A skeptical police detective who investigates the mysterious Drake family deaths, utilizes forensic science to identify poison, and ultimately helps destroy the curse through decisive action.
Eccentric gentleman detective known for sharp deductive reasoning and social grace.
The Mafia boss returning after ten years out of the country. Tony Ledo plans to kill him and take over, but Lucero gets the drop on Ledo and shoots him to death. Lucero is then captured by the police, making his return and confrontation with Ledo central to the gang's power struggle.
Joe Darren is a dangerous black-market operator whose connections are needed to move and launder the stolen casino money. Charles (Chuck) Wheeler forces a meeting by shooting the tire of his car, then offers him a role in the robbery. Darren agrees to provide money-laundering contacts, but is later found murdered before the theft begins.
Virginia's brother, George is a lieutenant stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps on a nearby island. He hears Virginia's distress calls during the storm, establishing the Marine response to her emergency, though the summary gives no further actions for him.
Grant Richards has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Michael Shayne Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include On Such a Night, Night of Mystery, Twelve Hours to Kill. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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