The Black Gang · Character
Flash Jim
A criminal associate of Peterson's gang.
minor
Also known as Jim, All Flash Jim
First appearance: iv in which count zadowa gets a shock
Flash Jim shows up with force in I: In Which Things Happen Near Barking Creek. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A crook who shows physical courage but is knocked unconscious and later chloroformed by the vigilante's men.
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In I: In Which Things Happen Near Barking Creek: A crook who shows physical courage but is knocked unconscious and later chloroformed by the vigilante's men. Later, in In Which Scotland Yard Sits Up and Takes Notice:…
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- Minor Criminal Associates
- Core Allies and Villains
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Drummond’s near-drowning marks the climax because it is the moment of absolute physical and psychological extr…
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