The characters / Recurring character
Enrico Balazar
Enrico Balazar is recorded in 4 distinct storys.
The New York crime boss is tied to his lieutenants, Eddie’s history and the bookshop threats across the Tower narratives. Drawing explicitly connects Il Roche with Balazar, and Wolves uses the same nickname for the gang boss controlling Andolini and Tower’s property deal.
Also recorded as Il Roche.
Stories and supporting passages
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three
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He was related to Enrico Balazar by marriage . . . a niece, a cousin, some fucking thing.
The driver’s family connection to Balazar is identified.
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“He needs someone to watch out for him. He needs—what’s that song say? A bridge over troubled waters. That’s what Henry needs. A bridge over troubled waters. Il Roche is being that bridge.” Il Roche is a bridge to hell, Eddie thought. Out loud he said, “That’s where Henry is?
Drawing explicitly connects Il Roche with Balazar, and Wolves uses the same nickname for the gang boss controlling Andolini and Tower’s property deal.
The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands
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He observed (also without surprise) that the bum was Enrico Balazar. He was sitting cross-legged in front of a magic shop.
A depicted dream/vision shows Balazar seated outside a magic shop; it is not a claim of ordinary living continuity.
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla
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The other two now stood flanking him. They looked simultaneously relaxed and watchful. “Enrico Balazar. And looking much younger. God, he’s almost middle-aged!” “It’s 1977,” Jake reminded him.
Eddie sees and identifies the younger Balazar standing with bodyguards.
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Drawing explicitly connects Il Roche with Balazar, and Wolves uses the same nickname for the gang boss controlling Andolini and Tower’s property deal.
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah
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“And calling certain people, beginning with a chap named Enrico Balazar...I assure you, Susannah, that was easy. ” Susannah heard the sincerity in his voice.
Sayre tells Susannah he contacted Balazar as part of the attack.