Will Holley

Bob Eden

Bob Eden and newspaperman Will Holley are friendly allies, with Holley providing local knowledge and support during the investigation.

P. J. Madden

P. J. Madden and Will Holley are acquaintances in the small desert community, with Holley often observing Madden's activities with journalistic curiosity.

Charlie Chan

Charlie Chan and Will Holley share a cordial friendship, with Holley respecting Chan's detective skills and offering local insights.

Paula Wendell

Paula Wendell and Will Holley are friendly acquaintances, with Holley often providing her with information and support.

Bob Eden

Bob Eden and newspaperman Will Holley are friendly allies, with Holley providing local knowledge and support during the investigation.

P. J. Madden

P. J. Madden and Will Holley are acquaintances in the small desert community, with Holley often observing Madden's activities with journalistic curiosity.

Bob Eden

Bob Eden and newspaperman Will Holley are friendly allies, with Holley providing local knowledge and support during the investigation.

Paula Wendell

Paula Wendell and Will Holley are friendly acquaintances, with Holley often providing her with information and support.

Charlie Chan

Charlie Chan and Will Holley share a cordial friendship, with Holley respecting Chan's detective skills and offering local insights.

Charlie Chan

Charlie Chan and Will Holley share a cordial friendship, with Holley respecting Chan's detective skills and offering local insights.

P. J. Madden

P. J. Madden and Will Holley are acquaintances in the small desert community, with Holley often observing Madden's activities with journalistic curiosity.

Paula Wendell

Paula Wendell and Will Holley are friendly acquaintances, with Holley often providing her with information and support.

IV: The Oasis Special

Editor of the Eldorado Times, he introduces Bob Eden to Paula Wendell and offers to drive him to the Madden ranch.

Madden's Ranch

Drives Eden to the ranch, secures an interview with Madden, and leaves feeling reassured.

VI: Tony's Happy New Year

Arrives for an interview with Madden, brings a copy of the Eldorado Times, and points out a missing gun from Madden's collection.

VII: The Postman Sets Out

Advises Eden to stick with Chan; speculates that Madden broke his rules to gain reporter friends; initially dismisses the mystery but later admits something is wrong.

IX: A Ride in the Dark

Meets Eden at the Oasis, discusses his past as a newspaperman, advises Eden against journalism, dines with Eden and Paula.

Bliss of the Homicide Squad

Brings a newspaper with Madden's interview, gives Eden a telegram from his father, and helps examine the scene where footprints have been swept away.

XII: The Tramcar in the Desert

Writing Louie Wong's obituary, reveals he saw Evelyn Madden arrive on the six-forty train.

XIII: What Mr. Cherry Saw

Listens to Eden's account of Cherry's story and expresses disbelief that Madden could be the killer.

XIV: The Third Man

Joins the search, picks the lock on Madden's desk, and recalls the connection to Jack McGuire's gambling-house.

XV: Will Holley's Theory

Brings De Lisle to the ranch, presents his blackmail theory, and plans to make inquiries in town.

In Madden's Footsteps

Provides a card of introduction to Peter Fogg, the caretaker of Madden's Pasadena house.

XIX: The Voice on the Air

Confirms Madden is receiving another fifty thousand dollars, supporting his blackmail theory; reveals he has been offered a job in New York and is considering leaving Eldorado.

XX: Petticoat Mine

Arrives in a panic to report Paula Wendell's disappearance. He drives Eden to the Petticoat Mine and assists in the confrontation with Maydorf.

The Road to Eldorado

Plans to wire the story and gives Victor Jordan a ride back to town.