Short Fiction · Character
Jack Devlin
A charming and mysterious man who enters a woman's life.
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Also known as Jack, this Jack, Devlin
First appearance: jacob s ladder
Jack Devlin shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A man from Detroit who casually informs Dexter about Judy's diminished state.
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In VI: A man from Detroit who casually informs Dexter about Judy's diminished state. Later, in Rags Martin-Jones and the Pr‑nce of W‑les: The wealthy and determined suitor who orchestrates a grand romantic gesture…
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- Social climbers and romantics
- Love and ambition
- Rebellion and mystery
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