A New Kind of Dreaming character guide
Mike McPherson is a worn-down police constable whose drinking masks fear, guilt and a troubled conscience. After witnessing violence on the wrecked boat, he becomes a frightened accomplice and a dangerous source of truth, warning Jamie that “another body” may follow more questions.
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Is Mike McPherson simply a “drunk cop”, or is his drinking hiding fear and guilt? After seeing what happened on the wrecked boat, he helps keep a terrible secret, yet he also warns Jamie about the danger of asking questions. Does McPherson deserve blame for staying silent, sympathy for being pressured, or both?
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