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The Lazy Detective · Character
Dave Cummings
A minor character with a few mentions.
minor
Also known as Cummings, Dave
First appearance: i
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- Other
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- Central and minor characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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