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Charley Grimes

A minor character with a surname, appearing in a scene.

minor

Also known as Charley

First appearance: the hounds of tindalos

Charley Grimes shows up with force in Time Trap. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The narrator and protagonist, a big man and realist who explores the dark side of the Moon and confronts a time-dissolving alien.
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In Time Trap: The narrator and protagonist, a big man and realist who explores the dark side of the Moon and confronts a time-dissolving…

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See Charley Grimes in the hounds of tindalos

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5 connections

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended ensemble and cameos
  • Core romantic subplot
  • Minor and mysterious characters
  • Doctor and artist group
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Sally reaches her psychological peak of self-assurance and romantic antici…

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See Charley Grimes in the hounds of tindalos