Who is Sylvestor Maxwell from Plum Island and what is their importance? Plum_Island_(novel) English & Literature Sylvestor Maxwell | Plum Island

Max is the laid back Chief of Police of Southold. He is in his mid forties and has wavy blond hair, ruddy skin and blue eyes. Once he brings John Corey into the investigation of the double murders, he takes a back seat and is seldom heard from during the remainder of the novel.