The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder · Character
Mo Liski
A cool-eyed baronet's associate whose steady voice and softened gaze do not quite match the story he tells about his wife's jewels.
supporting
Also known as Liski
First appearance: the poetical policeman
As a supporting figure in The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder, Mo Liski is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Threatens Reeder after Marylou's conviction, is imprisoned for intimidation, and upon release plots revenge while managing his criminal network.
Liski receives Reeder with the composure of a man who has rehearsed his answers, dismissing an anonymous letter about Paris jewel sales as a cock-and-bull story. He is careful about times and weather, and Reeder's gentle agreement with details Liski has not quite stated is the tell. His neglected lodge and three thousand acres give the investigation a geography to walk, and his account of that Dover crossing refuses to sit still.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Criminal associates and suspects
- Protagonist
- Minor narrative characters
- Police and mysterious figures
- Diverse suspects and witnesses
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Bertie Claude Staffen
professional · negative
Mo Liski is a criminal associate of Staffen, collaborating in illegal enterprises. How this plays out →
- Bertie Claude Staffen
professional · negative
Mo Liski is a criminal associate of Staffen, collaborating in illegal enterprises. How this plays out →
- Bertie Claude Staffen
professional · negative
Mo Liski is a criminal associate of Staffen, collaborating in illegal enterprises. How this plays out →
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