Murder in the Maze · Character
Tim Costock
A local man involved in the investigation.
minor
Also known as Mr. Timothy Costock, Costock
First appearance: v the evidence in the case
Tim Costock shows up with force in IV: The Chief Constable. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Found in Helen's Bower near Roger Shandon's body; an old I.D.B.
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In IV: The Chief Constable: Found in Helen's Bower near Roger Shandon's body; an old I.D.B. acquaintance of Sir Clinton from Kimberley. Later, in VI: The Toxicologist: Mentioned as being shadowed by Sir Clinton's…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of Sir Clinton’s calculated deception, whe…
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