Francis Rowden
Names: Francis RowdenFrances Rowden
First appears in Book 2: Judas Unchained, chapter 4 (Chapter 4)
Appearances
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What you know
Book 2: Judas Unchained
- Ch 4Francis Rowden is the assassin's recorded identity; he entered the Commonwealth via Half Way gateway six months before Venice Coast, claiming to study at Kolhapur.
- Ch 4Hogan claims Rowden killed Rigin, Thompson Burnelli and McFoster for the Guardians; Renne finds the theory plausible but unconvincing.
- Ch 4Senate Security identified Francis Rowden as McFoster's assassin; Paula believes he escaped LA Galactic by jumping onto a train.
Connections
- member ofGuardians of SelfhoodHogan's unproven theory
- enemy ofMcFosterassassinated him
Key moments
- Book 2 · Ch 4Hogan presents Rowden theory
Hogan, citing Cortese's facial match, declares the assassin Francis Rowden a Guardian enforcer; Renne privately doubts it.
- Book 2 · Ch 4Paula briefs Hoshe
On Hoshe's first day, Paula assigns him to re-investigate the Cox charity and discusses Mellanie and the Rowden escape from LA Galactic.