Murder by the Clock · Character
O'Brian
A police officer or associate involved in the case.
minor
Also known as Death O'Brian
First appearance: i 8 37 p m spring 3100
O'Brian shows up with force in III: 9:45 p.m.—Guards Are Stationed at the Doors. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Stationed at the front door with Hansen; comments on Valcour's instructions.
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In III: 9:45 p.m.—Guards Are Stationed at the Doors: Stationed at the front door with Hansen; comments on Valcour's instructions. Later, in VII: 11:01 p.m.—Banked Fires: Police officer on guard, reports the medical…
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See O'Brian in i 8 37 p m spring 3100Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Valcour’s admission of an “impalpable dread” marks the emotional peak, as the detective—hitherto anchored in l…
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O'Brian appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- III: 9:45 p.m.—Guards Are Stationed at the Doors
- VII: 11:01 p.m.—Banked Fires
- XVI: 2:13 a.m.—Time Versus Death
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See O'Brian in i 8 37 p m spring 3100