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Jack Santos

A criminal associate in the story.

minor

Also known as Santos, Mr. Santos

First appearance: xv i ve killed him

Jack Santos shows up with force in XVI: The Night Hunt. The page is where that presence becomes real.

San Francisco reporter who greets the narrator and comments on the rivalry between Vernon, Feeney, and Cotton.
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JHJoseph HaldornQUQuesadaTNThe NarratorSFSheriff FeeneyDCDick CottonJSJack Santos

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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