The Mucker · Character
Sergeant Flannagan
A Chicago detective sergeant on Billy Byrne's trail for murder, representing the law that the mucker has spent his whole life evading.
supporting
Also known as Detective Sergeant Flannagan, Flannagan, Sergeant
First appearance: part ii i the murder trial
As a supporting figure in The Mucker, Sergeant Flannagan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Chicago detective who nearly spots Billy in Kansas City; later appears in Kansas City, frustrated after losing the trail.
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- Other
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- Pursuers & Local Helpers
- Chicago Past Associates
- Protagonist
- Main Love Triangle & Villains
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Billy Byrne's psychological peak occurs when he experiences his first-ever "blue funk" and tremor of nervousne…
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See Sergeant Flannagan in part ii i the murder trial