Larry Milsaps

Larry Milsaps is the protagonist in the novel "Justifiable Means" by Terri Blackstock. A detective on the police force of St. Claire, Florida, Larry is a man driven by his morals and deference to the law. He is a devout Christian, and his faith in God guides his every thought and action. He works on the police with his partner, Tony Danks. He and Tony are not just partners, but friends as well.

Larry and Tony respond to the rape call made by Melissa Nelson. Larry becomes a shoulder for Melissa to cry on, and he quickly falls in love with her. Tony insists Larry is going to lose his objective clarity, but Larry disagrees. When Larry discovers Melissa has set up the entire rape story in revenge for what was done to her sister by Edward Pendergrast/Soames, he is horrified, and then agrees to help...