The Chinese Parrot · Character
Shaky Phil Maydorf
A shady character involved in the pearl theft.
minor
Also known as Maydorf, Shaky Phil, old Shaky Phil, Mr. Maydorf
First appearance: xi thorn goes on a mission
Shaky Phil Maydorf's tie to Bob Eden is one of the pressures that moves The Chinese Parrot—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Arrives under the alias Henry McCallum, joins the poker game, and displays expert play.
Shaky Phil Maydorf first appears in 0010 xi thorn goes on a mission.
With Bob Eden (rivalry): Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal element in the story. With Bob Eden (rivalry): Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal element in the story. With Bob Eden (rivalry): Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal element in the story.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Madden Ranch Core
- Jordan Family Group
- Local Law Enforcement
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Bob Eden
rivalry · negative
Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal… How this plays out →
- Bob Eden
rivalry · negative
Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal… How this plays out →
- Bob Eden
rivalry · negative
Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal… How this plays out →
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See Shaky Phil Maydorf in xi thorn goes on a mission