Craig Kennedy Stories · Character
Mr. Close
Husband of Mrs. Huntington Close, victim in a case.
minor
Also known as Close
First appearance: the scientific cracksman
Mr. Close shows up with force in The Deadly Tube. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to frame Dr.
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In The Deadly Tube: Revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to frame Dr. Gregory and divorce his…
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Character groups
- Bacteriological and artificial paradise
- Protagonist
- Criminal investigation circle
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Kennedy’s disgusted rejection of the press coverage marks the psychological peak of his frustration, as he piv…
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