The Jade God · Character
Sergeant Burke
The blunt local policeman who regards the Millicent case as the one unsatisfactory spot on his record and admits, grudgingly, that he is beaten.
supporting
Also known as Burke
First appearance: VI: God—Or Devil?
As a supporting figure in The Jade God, Sergeant Burke is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The local sergeant, still haunted by the unsolved Millicent murder, cautiously engages with Derrick's inquiries.
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Burke receives Derrick at the station with the official's suspicion of the amateur, but interest overtakes him before the interview ends. He is dogged, silent, and honest about his failure, qualities that make him…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central Cast & Occult
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Derrick’s psychological whirl and Martin’s shift from silent, fearful contemplation to a “new look” and awkwar…
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- Perkins
professional · ambivalent
Perkins and Sergeant Burke have a professional relationship, likely involving… How this plays out →
- John Martin
professional · ambivalent
- Perkins
professional · ambivalent
Perkins and Sergeant Burke have a professional relationship, likely involving… How this plays out →
- John Martin
professional · ambivalent
- Perkins
professional · ambivalent
Perkins and Sergeant Burke have a professional relationship, likely involving… How this plays out →
- John Martin
professional · ambivalent
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See Sergeant Burke in VI: God—Or Devil?In the story
Sergeant Burke appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- V: The Paper-Knife
- VI: God—Or Devil?
- VII: A Mysterious Peddler
- VIII: The Power of the Unknown
- IX: The Escape
- XI: A Strange Confession
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