Dedication
Mentioned in the dedication for his faith in the fairies.
VI: “The Shining Devil Took Them!”
Rescued from a wrecked hydroairplane; British Royal Flying Corps lieutenant with a cheerful, devil-may-care attitude.
VII: Larry O'Keefe
Introduced as a rescued aviator; shares his Irish-American background and mystical experiences.
VIII: Olaf's Story
Demonstrates a banshee cry, shows skepticism toward the supernatural events, but pledges comradeship to Goodwin.
IX: A Lost Page of Earth
Sings cheerfully, debates Goodwin's theories with humor, proposes a gas hallucination explanation, and agrees to accompany Goodwin to Nan-Matal.
The Moon Pool
Assists with the condensers, fights Marakinoff, and remains cheerful despite being trapped.
XI: The Flame-Tipped Shadows
Negotiates with Marakinoff, accepting the alliance with guarded trust; experiences an instant, profound connection with the golden-eyed girl (Lakla) and insists on following her.
XII: The End of the Journey
Leads the group into Muria, dismisses supernatural explanations, and defends the frog woman as a pet owner.
XIII: Yolara, Priestess of the Shining One
Leads the group down the stairway, hands Goodwin an automatic, and shows bravado in the face of the unknown.
XIV: The Justice of Lora
Speaks haltingly but charms Yolara with his flattery; translates for Olaf and hides his understanding of the danger.
XV: The Angry, Whispering Globe
Eagerly asks about Lakla, recites an Irish legend, and succumbs to drugged sleep while murmuring her name.
XVI: Yolara of Muria vs. the O’Keefe
Defiantly demonstrates his pistol's speed against the Keth, claims surface-world powers, remains calm under invisible attack.
The Leprechaun
Awaiting Goodwin after the shell ride; somber and watchful during the interrogation; later tells Goodwin about his leprechaun vision and teaches Yolara songs to keep his perspective.
XVIII: The Amphitheatre of Jet
Accompanies Goodwin to the amphitheatre, shows excitement about the upcoming event, and expresses concern for Olaf.
The Madness of Olaf
Bravely intervenes to protect Olaf, shoots the Shining One, threatens Lugur with his pistol, and is called 'my lord' by Yolara.
XX: The Tempting of Larry
Tempted by Yolara, becomes intoxicated, recites the Curse of Mora, and is claimed as her mate.
XXI: Larry’s Defiance
Defiantly refuses to be taken by Lugur and Yolara, declares he will follow Lakla, and later dons his uniform with bravado, revealing Marakinoff's offer of an emperorship.
XXII: The Casting of the Shadow
Saves Rador with a quick shot, comforts Olaf, and attempts to shoot Lugur before being stopped by Rador.
XXIII: Dragon Worm and Moss Death
Expresses frustration at Rador's superstition, jokes about the perils, and is struck by a mysterious light from Lugur's men.
The Crimson Sea
Lies in a deathlike trance after being struck by a light; carried by a frog-man, with Lakla watching over him.
XXV: The Three Silent Ones
Unconscious and near death; carried by Olaf; healed by the Silent Ones; awakens and embraces Lakla.
The Wooing of Lakla
Openly woos Lakla, calling her 'mavourneen' and 'acushla'; expresses fear for her safety when she handles the Yekta.
XXVII: The Coming of Yolara
Dreams of Lakla, then struggles against invisible attackers and confronts Yolara.
XXVIII: In the Lair of the Dweller
Present with Goodwin and Lakla; holds Lakla's girdle during the journey; pale after witnessing the Medusae feeding.
XXIX: The Shaping of the Shining One
Present in Lakla's boudoir, listening to the history; he is to be asked a question by the Three.
XXX: The Building of the Moon Pool
Interrupts Lakla's tale to suggest the green land beyond the Black Precipices of Doul is Ireland; expresses hope for the souls of the Shining One's victims.
Larry and the Frog-Men
Refuses to be carried by the Akka, insists on walking despite stiffness; later insists on leading the battle against Yolara, rejecting Lakla's attempts to keep him safe.
XXXII: “Your Love; Your Lives; Your Souls!”
Brave and resolute; agrees to the sacrifice with Lakla, declaring 'We stick!' despite his doubts.
The Meeting of Titans
Regains cheerfulness before battle but is ordered by the Silent Ones to stay with Lakla and Goodwin. He fights off attackers and protects Lakla.
The Coming of the Shining One
Grieves Olaf, tries to shoot Marakinoff but misses, and resolves to face death with Lakla.
XXXV: “Larry—Farewell!”
Helps search for Throckmartin; shows affection for Lakla; races to save Goodwin from Marakinoff but is too late.