Mike is a guest at Amos Bradford's tavern who discusses getting a wanted man across the Canadian border with Amos. His ties to an organization give him influence over Tim Winfield, and after the travelers become trapped, he keeps them under guard because he believes someone is hiding the missing satchel of money. His suspicions add to the danger inside the tavern.
Relative or associate of Sheila Cobb involved in the investigation
Martie is Wally's former racetrack tout. When Bus bets on Baby Mine and the horse wins, Martie pockets her winnings and claims he had bet on a different horse instead. Wally returns, sees what Martie has done, and fights him, triggering a general brawl in the betting parlor.
Joe is a gangster recently released from prison, whose half-million-dollar life insurance policy is due to expire in three months. The insurance company assigns Mike Henderson to protect him. Joe is taken aboard the aircraft and held by Frankie Toller, who wants him to reveal where his fortune is hidden. At the end, Joe is taken into custody for a different offense.
Male member of the Belden family involved in the case
Petroff's business partner, shot during Chan's investigation.
Anderson is Mae's husband and the man who informed on Tony Mako. Mako travels a great distance hoping to take revenge on him. When Mako breaks free from Taft's custody at the theater, he shoots Anderson, making Anderson the target of Mako's revenge.
Buck is associated with the establishment where Mitch is later found shot dead. He tells Harry that Mitch is out and wants to see him, prompting Harry to insist he can smooth things over. The summary does not say whether Buck witnessed the shooting or what he knows about the murder.
Sculpie leads the gang responsible for the airplane robbery and the masquerade-ball crime. He kills an unarmed man who resists, then becomes angry when the pearls taken from Mrs. Humbold prove to be fakes. A gang member's report about the Baroness's request leads him to prepare for Crackerjack's attempted safe robbery.
Al is Phillip's right-hand man who has recently left town. After Roger is attacked, a handkerchief bearing the initials A. M. is found at the scene, leading Peter to suspect it may belong to Al. William later explains that Al and Clare wanted to break Phillip's engagement, connecting Al to the effort against the relationship.
Noel Madison has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Ellery Queen Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Miss V from Moscow, Secret Agent of Japan, Know Your Money. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
