King Coal · Character

Pete Hanun

A mine boss who is brutal to the workers.

minor

Also known as Mr. Pete Hanun

First appearance: I

Pete Hanun shows up with force in XXXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A mine-guard who brings Hal's belongings and remains on the train to ensure Hal leaves.

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

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XXXIV
A mine-guard who brings Hal's belongings and remains on the train to ensure Hal leaves.
I
Company man following Hal; a potential threat to Edstrom's money.
III
Follows Hal as a company spy or enforcer.
Chapter VI
Company thug shadowing Hal, previously involved in driving him out of North Valley.
VII
One of the three detectives following Hal, mocking him outside the police station.
XII
Breaker of teeth; enters with a revolver, described as an overgrown boy caught in the jam-closet.
Chapter XXIV
The 'breaker of teeth' is present at the depot and later appears at the dining-room, but Hal avoids confrontation.

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