The Dresden Files · Character
Johnny Marcone
Also known as Marcone, Gentleman Johnny, Mr. Marcone
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 1
A handsome, unassuming, athletic-looking man with short salt-and-pepper hair, green eyes, and lines from sun and smiling at the corners of his eyes. In a casual sports jacket and Levi’s.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Description
A handsome, unassuming, athletic-looking man with short salt-and-pepper hair, green eyes, and lines from sun and smiling at the corners of his eyes. In a casual sports jacket and Levi’s.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- B
Beckittemployee
Beckitt is identified among Marcone's people in the broader character list, but these chapters do not establish any specific interaction or dynamic between them.
- H
Hendricksbodyguard
Hendricks works as Marcone’s heavily built security man and chauffeur. He helps Marcone intercept and escort Dresden, using intimidation at Marcone’s direction.
- TT
Tommy Tommemployee
Tommy is Marcone’s hatchet man, placing him within Marcone’s criminal organization. His murder draws Harry into the case.
- GL
Gimpy Lawrencesubordinate
Gimpy is one of Marcone's men, but secretly provides information and runs errands for Marcone's rival. Marcone confronts him after Harry exposes the betrayal.
- S
Spikeassociate
Spike sits with Marcone and his men at the Varsity and acts on Marcone's quiet orders after the shooting.
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresdenconflicting source relationships
Harry initially suspects Marcone ordered the attack that took his hair and confronts him at the Varsity. They discover they share an enemy, but Marcone warns that Harry's public defiance requires a response and says he cannot tolerate further interference in his affairs.
Victor Sellsadversary
Victor promises the Beckitts that he can help them exact vengeance on Marcone, making Marcone a target of the Beckitts’ planned retaliation.
- MB
Mrs. Beckittopponent
After Marcone’s thugs were involved in the crossfire that killed the Beckitts’ daughter, Marcone’s attempted compensation and the Beckitts’ wrongful-death suit left them in conflict.
Story so far
BOOK 1Storm Front
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 3Marcone ConfrontationCrime boss John Marcone attempts to bribe Harry Dresden to stay out of the murder investigation, leading to a soulgaze between them. - Book 1
Ch. 16Hair Theft AttackHarry is attacked at a gas station by one of Marcone's men who cuts off a lock of his hair for use in magic.
Gallery
Book 1: Storm Front
Appearances
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