The characters / Recurring character
Charlie Fortin
Charlie Fortin is recorded in 2 distinct storys.
Both Castle Rock novels place Charlie Fortin among the town’s residents, with Dark Half identifying his local caretaking work.
Stories and supporting passages
Needful Things
Read the passage Spoilers · Story context
“That’s jake with me, oldtimer,” Charlie Fortin said. “I c’n get my beer at Hemphill’s for a day or two and do my drinkin at home.” This earned him laughter from the loose knot of men around Lenny and a fierce scowl from Mr. Partridge himself. The group broke up.
Both Castle Rock novels place Charlie Fortin among the town’s residents, with Dark Half identifying his local caretaking work.
The Dark Half
Read the passage Spoilers · Story context
“Yes,” Liz said. “He retired from full-time caretaking the year we bought the house—Dave Phillips and Charlie Fortin take turns doing that now—but he liked to keep his hand in.” “If we assume that the hitchhiker Mrs. Arsenault observed killed Homer—and that’s the assumption we’re going on—a question arises.
Both Castle Rock novels place Charlie Fortin among the town’s residents, with Dark Half identifying his local caretaking work.