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The Great Airport Mystery · Character

Con Riley

A police officer assisting Chief Collig.

minor

Also known as Riley

First appearance: iii a promise of trouble

Con Riley shows up with force in An Attack. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Police officer who breaks up the fight and lets Ducroy go at Frank's request.
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Con Riley first appears in 0002 iii a promise of trouble.

In An Attack: Police officer who breaks up the fight and lets Ducroy go at Frank's request.

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FHFrank HardyGDGiles DucroyCMChet MortonCRCon Riley

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  • Other

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  • Secondary Authority and Rivals
  • Protagonist
  • Core Investigation Support

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional peak occurs when the Hardy boys, who have been actively investigating the mail robbery, are sudd…

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