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Billy Houseman

A minor character, possibly a cadet.

minor

Also known as Bill Houseman, Houseman

First appearance: i

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TCTom CorbettRMRoger ManningASAstroSSSteve StrongADAl DixonBHBilly Houseman

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Cadets and Background Characters
  • Cadets and Academy Personnel
  • Protagonist
  • Senior Officers and Scientists

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

This is the dramatic climax because the Geiger counter’s sudden acceleration past the danger mark—from fourtee…

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