# Uncle Lester — Short Fiction character guide

> Uncle Lester in Short Fiction by Frederik Pohl.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lester

**First appearance:** 0000-asteroid-of-the-damned

## Who they are

An uncle with a minor role in the story.

## In the story

### [V: Priam’s Maw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/v-priam-s-maw)

An aboriginal who notices the portatron's alarm and compares it to a ringing bell, prompting Besplex to investigate.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the previous occupant who left behind tea, cookies, and cards.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the owner of the house where Mooney and Harse stayed before walking to the bridge.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iv)

Tracks Mooney down after seeing his picture in a newspaper, is sent to the hotel room and seemingly disintegrated, but reappears later.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/vi)

One of the figures restored by the violet haze, appearing angry toward Mooney.

## Links

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