L.A. Requiem | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Elvis Cole - This private detective is driven to find the truth about Karen Garcia's murder.

Joe Pike - This former police officer-turned private detective has a quiet demeanor.

Samantha Dolan - This character helps solve Karen Garcia's case from within the Robbery-Homicide unit.

Harvey Krantz - This character is driven by the desire to succeed professionally, no matter the cost.

Abel Wozniak - This police officer commits suicide because of the character's involvement in illegal dealings.

Paulette Wozniak, Evelyn Wozniak - These characters know the truth about the death of a police...
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