Character Relationship Map: Federal Agent

Characters

• Bob Woods (played by William Boyd) — protagonist

  Federal agent and best friend of murdered investigator Jack Lynch. He travels west to investigate the murder and the pursuit of a world-destroying explosive formula. After fellow agent Wilson is kille...

• Armand Recard (played by Don Alvarado) — supporting

  An international spy-for-hire who is the primary antagonist pursuing the formula for a world-destroying explosive. He operates a spy ring alongside his wife Vilma and Helen, actively working to acquir...

• Mullins (played by Charles A. Browne) — minor

  A sadistic character who captures Bob Woods during his investigation into the spy ring and the missing formula.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Bob Woods → Mullins (Conflict Captive And Captor)

  Bob Woods falls into the hands of Mullins, who is described as a sadist and captures him during the investigation.

• Bob Woods → Armand Recard (Conflict Arch Enemy)

  Armand Recard is pursuing the world-destroying explosive formula, while Bob Woods continues investigating the spy ring and its murders.

Story Analysis

A federal investigator pursues a spy ring seeking a world-destroying explosive formula while surviving murder, deception, and captivity.

Plot Progression

1. The Formula and the Murder
2. Clues in the Western Room
3. Murderous Escalation
4. Secrets and Captivity