Harlan

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Harlan is a character in The Ashes Trilogy. He and his friends kidnapped Ellie Cranford in Ashes, hoping to use her to get military protection. He is next seen in Shadows after coming to Rule. His friends are not with him, and the reason for his appearance was to appeal to Reverent Yeager to allow him to stay in Rule. He said he was younger than most who had survived and that he would be very willing to do farm work. After Alex Adair told Reverent Yeager and the rest of his council about Harlan's crimes he was extensively questions. At first he denied knowing anything about the crimes or even knowing Alex, but he eventually stated they had lost Ellie several days prior to his appearance. Disgusted by his crimes the council denied him permission to live in Rule and banished him to the Zone. He is presumed to have died there.