Murder in the Gunroom · Character

Dave Ritter

Rand's sharp-eyed assistant, posing as a guest named Davies at Rosemont while tracing pistols and springing suspects from jail.

supporting

Also known as Ritter, David Abercrombie Ritter

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in Murder in the Gunroom, Dave Ritter is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Listens to Rand's analysis of the murder and agrees with the conclusion that Fleming was killed.

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Ritter works the case from the outside, driving his own coupé, running down gun-shop identifications, and keeping Rand briefed on what the police are doing. He is quick enough to sprint around a house and put a bullet at a fleeing suspect's feet before Rand can even round the corner, and loyal enough to swallow being called Davies in front of the Flemings. His legwork on the Leech & Rigdon and his rescue of young Jarrett on a writ give Rand the breathing room to keep investigating inside Rosemont.

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Character Web

21 connections

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Character groups

Primary suspects and investigators
Protagonist
Minor characters and family members

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Closing

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Relationships

Jeff Rand
friendship · positive
Dave Ritter, a fellow gun collector and old friend, supports Jeff Rand's investigation… How this plays out →
Jeff Rand
friendship · positive
Dave Ritter, a fellow gun collector and old friend, supports Jeff Rand's investigation… How this plays out →
Jeff Rand
friendship · positive
Dave Ritter, a fellow gun collector and old friend, supports Jeff Rand's investigation… How this plays out →

Jeff Rand
Dave Ritter, a fellow gun collector and old friend, supports Jeff Rand's investigation and shares insider knowledge of the gun community.
Jeff Rand
Dave Ritter, a fellow gun collector and old friend, supports Jeff Rand's investigation and shares insider knowledge of the gun community.
Jeff Rand
Dave Ritter, a fellow gun collector and old friend, supports Jeff Rand's investigation and shares insider knowledge of the gun community.

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In the story

Dave Ritter appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II
Listens to Rand's analysis of the murder and agrees with the conclusion that Fleming was killed.
XII
Rand's office contact; Rand calls him to update on the case.
XIV
Receives instructions from Rand to get identification on the Leech & Rigdon and to question Umholtz; discusses the murder case with Rand.
XVIII
Rand's assistant, who goes undercover at the Fleming house as 'Davies'; helps apprehend Gwinnett by covering him with a pistol.
XIX
Assists Rand, brings drinks, and comments on the tense atmosphere in the house.
The Trap Springs
Acts as backup, kills Dunmore when he tries to escape; displays competence as Rand's assistant.

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