Short Fiction · Character
Thomas Bancroft
A heavy-set island chief whose night is upended when a telepath from Tau Ceti offers him proof of an alien presence on Earth.
supporting
Also known as Bancroft, Tom
First appearance: star ship
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Thomas Bancroft is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The leader of the group discussing the kidnapping of Michael Tighe.
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Bancroft commands an island operation with armed men and hard decisions, and he is used to being the one applying pressure. When Elena drags in the captive Dalgetty and the prisoner begins reading his thoughts aloud,…
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- Friendship
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Character groups
- Spies and officials
- Protagonist
- Feudal lords and agents
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Simon Dalgetty
friendship · positive
Simon and Thomas are frequent companions, possibly fellow travelers or co-conspirators. How this plays out →
- Simon Dalgetty
friendship · positive
Simon and Thomas are frequent companions, possibly fellow travelers or co-conspirators. How this plays out →
- Simon Dalgetty
friendship · positive
Simon and Thomas are frequent companions, possibly fellow travelers or co-conspirators. How this plays out →
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