Janet's former lover and David's close friend. Attends the dinner party unaware of the murder. Brandon attempts to play matchmaker between him and Janet to heighten the evening's tension.
Dobie's brother and a partner in the brothers' effort to gobble up land in the territory. After they determine that oil lies on Charlie's property, Mel tries to shoot Charlie, but Mel is killed in self-defense, leading John to testify for Charlie.
A young major who leads the reconnaissance patrol sent to a Japanese-held island in the South Pacific. The patrol's mission is to prepare the island for a major amphibious landing, and its members include Peter Moss, Finch, T.J., and Mingo.
Judalon's brother, who becomes Jim's friend after Jim defends James Audubon and charms his way out of a duel challenge. Narcisse notices Judalon's interest in Jim and warns him that she is haughty and spoiled. Henri Contrecourt kills Narcisse, prompting a fight with Jim.
Claude is Ivette Rivage's fiancé and an associate of the Rivage circle. He becomes unfriendly toward Vance after learning that Vance is Chip Colby's son. Later, he is caught planting Garonne's body in Vance's hotel room; while Vance pursues him, Claude falls to his death.
Larry's close friend suffering from a fatal head injury, leaving him only two months to live. Eager to experience life, he falls deeply in love with Susan Cleaver and proposes to her. His romance drives much of the plot's tension, and he ultimately dies in a shootout with Maris after their confrontation.
Carlo is Pépé's sidekick and accomplice, accompanying him when Pépé suddenly decides to escape the Casbah. He is also secretly working for Slimane. After Gaby fails to appear for their planned meeting, Carlo reveals that she was tricked into believing Pépé had been killed and tells Pépé she is at the airport.
An impetuous, irresponsible college student and inveterate woman chaser who previously had Warren Ford as his guardian. He becomes obsessed with Professor Wilma Tuttle. At a seaside cliff, he attempts to force himself upon her, resulting in her striking him with a metal object and causing his fatal fall.
Colleague of the victim with potential motive in Footsteps in the Night.
Alan's employer, who invites Alan and Edna to a party. Jenny and Tony also attend, and Tony's conversation about Jenny's acting career upsets her enough that she leaves. Baker's invitation brings the principal characters together in a social setting.
Douglas Dick has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work is anchored in the Detective Andy Doyle Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Rope, A Yank in Indo-China, The Red Badge of Courage. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
