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Hunting for Hidden Gold · Character

Bill Coulson

A miner drawn into the stolen-gold case, whose testimony about the outlaws' movements helps the Hardys map the gang's shadowy trail.

supporting

Also known as Bill, Coulson, Mr. Coulson, Jack Coulson

First appearance: ii a call for help

As a supporting figure in Hunting for Hidden Gold, Bill Coulson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Bill Coulson appears in Hunting for Hidden Gold as supporting figure.

Bill Coulson first appears in 0001 ii a call for help.

With Bart Dawson (professional): Bill Coulson is a hired accomplice working under Bart Dawson's direction in the gold scheme. With Jadbury Wilson (professional): Bill Coulson and Jadbury Wilson are co-conspirators in the plot to steal the hidden gold. With Bart Dawson (professional): Bill Coulson is a hired accomplice working under Bart Dawson's direction in the gold scheme.

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BDBart DawsonFHFenton HardyFHFrank HardyJHJoe HardyJWJadbury WilsonBCBill Coulson

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central mystery figures
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Bill Coulson in ii a call for help
See Bill Coulson in ii a call for help