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An offbeat virtuoso of deduction, Inspector Bolt thunderstorms through moral fog with lightning logic, wry humor and stubborn empathy—turning cold leads into charged revelations while the city holds its breath.
Inspector Bolt Trivia
Advanced: In the canonical Inspector Bolt cycle, what is the codename for Bolt's long-running informant network, derived from his childhood pocket watch? (Advanced)
#1: The Ticks
#2: Second Hand
#3: Ticking Circle
#4: The Watchmen
In the canonical Inspector Bolt 'Midnight Ledger' file, what concealed tool was found inside his cane? (Expert)
#1: Hidden pepper flask
#2: Brass monocular
#3: Spring-loaded stiletto
#4: Pocket-sized chronometer
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Inspector Bolt Fun Facts
Inspector Bolt always carries a tiny magnifying glass tucked into his pocket and swears it's his good-luck charm when solving cases.
Obscurity Level: Basic
Inspector Bolt secretly presses a tiny flower or leaf from every crime scene into the inside cover of his notebook — he says the scent and shape help him remember the atmosphere of the place.
Obscurity Level: Obscure
Inspector Bolt Polls
What do you find most compelling about Inspector Bolt?
His brilliant deductive reasoning and case-solving
His complex backstory and personal struggles
His witty, charismatic personality
His unconventional investigative methods and gadgets
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Which aspect of Inspector Bolt's next mystery would you most like to see?
A case that forces him to confront his personal moral code
A wide-reaching conspiracy tied to powerful figures
A deeply personal case connected to his past
An apparently supernatural mystery that ends with a rational explanation
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