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Characters in this exact text
Abner JeppardAbner Jeppard — Edward Willington's uncle and guardian who engineers the hidden-voice murder schemeOn Pagefirst: Edward identifies his uncle/guardian on the porch.Edward WillingtonEdward Willington — young man manipulated into believing he is being driven to murder James ClantonOn Pagefirst: Opening accident scene.James ClantonJames Clanton — Edward Willington's best friend and intended victim in The Voice of DeathOn Pagefirst: Opening accident scene.Steve HarrisonSteve Harrison — private detective and central protagonist of Lord of the DeadOn Pagefirst: Opening accident scene.
Surviving manuscript evidence
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Draft 3 - surviving complete Howard typescriptHoward typescript
Extent15 pagesCompletenessComplete
Physical extent: Complete 15-page untitled typescript
TSS: 90849, 10269-10282
Complete untitled Howard typescript.
Additional documentary notes
- Untitled Witness: Draft 3 is untitled. (witness level)
Source: Hardboiled Manuscripts, Volume 1 v0.75, Editorial Notes p. 211; Draft 3 pp. 229-241