The Benson Murder Case · Character
Phelps
A minor character involved in the case.
minor
First appearance: viii vance accepts a challenge
Phelps shows up with force in VII: Reports and an Interview. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Assisted Tracy in gathering supplementary facts about the case.
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In VII: Reports and an Interview: Assisted Tracy in gathering supplementary facts about the case. Later, in The Arrest: Assists in the…
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- Other
Character groups
- Core Investigation Team
- Supporting Cast
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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