# J. G. Reeder — Terror Keep character guide > J. G. Reeder in Terror Keep by Edgar Wallace. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Reeder, Reeder **First appearance:** 0001-terror-keep ## Snapshot A mild, side-whiskered detective whose gentle manner conceals the sharpest brain in London, and whose arrival at a house of horrors turns a locked-room killing into a methodical siege. ## Who they are Reeder is the quiet official the underworld both fears and underestimates, summoned to Larmes Keep where nothing is quite what it seems. When a shrieking man is found stabbed behind a bolted door, Reeder's composure never cracks; he pries the paneling apart, counts the dead man's banknotes, and reads the room like a page. His patient, almost fussy thoroughness is the only thing standing between the house's secrets and the people inside it. ## Relationships ### [Margaret Belman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/margaret_belman) _professional_ J. G. Reeder works closely with Margaret Belman, likely as a colleague or assistant in criminal investigations. ### [Mr. Daver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/mr_daver) _rivalry_ J. G. Reeder and Mr. Daver are adversaries, with Daver likely a criminal or suspect under Reeder's scrutiny. ### [Olga Crewe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/olga_crewe) _psychological_ Olga Crewe is a manipulative figure who engages in a tense psychological game with J. G. Reeder. ### [Mr. Ravini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/mr_ravini) _professional_ J. G. Reeder and Mr. Ravini have a professional relationship, possibly as informant or suspect. ### [Chief Inspector Simpson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/chief_inspector_simpson) _professional_ Chief Inspector Simpson is J. G. Reeder's superior, collaborating on criminal cases. ### [Mrs. Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/mrs_burton) _professional_ Mrs. Burton is likely a landlady or associate who assists J. G. Reeder in his investigations. ### [John Flack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/john_flack) _rivalry_ John Flack is a criminal antagonist who opposes J. G. Reeder's efforts. ### [Police Officer Dyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/police_officer_dyer) _professional_ Police Officer Dyer is a subordinate or colleague who assists J. G. Reeder in police operations. ### [Detective Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/detective_gray) _professional_ Detective Gray is a colleague who collaborates with J. G. Reeder on cases. ### [Mr. Daver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/mr_daver) _rivalry_ J. G. Reeder and Mr. Daver are adversaries, with Daver likely a criminal or suspect under Reeder's scrutiny. ### [Margaret Belman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/margaret_belman) _professional_ J. G. Reeder works closely with Margaret Belman, likely as a colleague or assistant in criminal investigations. ### [Mr. Daver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/mr_daver) _rivalry_ J. G. Reeder and Mr. Daver are adversaries, with Daver likely a criminal or suspect under Reeder's scrutiny. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/i) Mentioned in Margaret's thoughts; she is irritated by his cheerfulness at her departure. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/ii) Detective to the Public Prosecutor's office; he intervenes on Margaret's behalf, threatening Ravini with exposure and escorting her away. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/iii) Reveals John Flack's escape and his grudge, expresses concern for Margaret's safety, and discusses his role in Flack's capture. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/iv) Reeder is called upon by Police Officer Dyer to assist with a suspicious situation. He demonstrates his cunning by avoiding the trap set for him, using a walking stick to trigger a hidden spring gun, and deducing the woman's role as a decoy. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/v) Discusses the attack with Simpson, suspects John Flack, and examines a spring gun. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/vii) Attends the police conference, deduces Flack's intentions, writes to Margaret, and discovers strychnine in his tea. ### [The Hunt for John Flack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/viii) Reflects on his history with the Flack gang, receives a threatening call from John Flack, and investigates Ravini's disappearance. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/ix) Arrives at Larmes Keep, changes into a lounge suit, locks his door, and sleeps until two in the morning to prepare for his unofficial inspection. ### [The Nightmare in the Corridor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/x) Investigates the disturbance in the corridor, retrieves his truncheon, and later reassures Margaret after hearing voices downstairs. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xi) Investigates the well and bathing pool, overhears Daver's argument, and explores the underwater cave. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xii) Sets up a rope ladder, hides Brill, plays bridge, signals for help, and investigates the disappearance of Brill and the guests. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xiii) Leads the investigation, reconstructs the gas attack, and requests to interview Margaret Belman. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xiv) Arranged Margaret's escape; mentioned as having a look of grave concern. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xv) Displays uncharacteristic rage, shaves his whiskers, and aggressively interrogates Daver about Margaret Belman. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xvi) Referred to as the target of Flack's plan to dispose of him. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xviii) Leads the investigation, discovers hidden passages, coordinates search, and confronts Flack in the caves. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xix) Rescues Olga Crewe from the cave, questions her about Margaret Belman, and later finds Margaret alive in the safe. ### [The Truth Unveiled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xx) Interrogates Olga Crewe about Ravini's fate and the events at Larmes Keep. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/chapters/xxi) Cancels appointments to take Margaret to Richmond Park; awkwardly proposes marriage and shares a kiss with her. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters/j_g_reeder - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/terror_keep_se/characters