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Captain Marvin

A police captain involved in the Scowrers investigation.

minor

Also known as Marvin

First appearance: vi danger

Captain Marvin shows up with force in Lodge 341, Vermissa. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mine police captain who recognizes McMurdo from Chicago, but McMurdo's bluster turns the encounter to his advantage.
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In Lodge 341, Vermissa: Mine police captain who recognizes McMurdo from Chicago, but McMurdo's bluster turns the encounter to his advantage. Later, in IV: The Valley of Fear: Arrests McMurdo and searches his house; is…

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JMJohn McMurdoCMCouncillor McG…JPJonas PintoBEBirdy EdwardsTBTed BaldwinCMCaptain Marvin

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Vermissa Valley Scowrers
  • Protagonist
  • Birlstone Manor Investigation

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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