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So far, I've gotten mixed reactions on this, so I thought I'd ask all you avid reader and writer-type folks. 
My current WIP is set in New Orleans at first. I introduce two major characters and a bunch of minor ones during the first four chapters, and spend time creating my own little New Orleans world. Then, in chapter 5, MC#1 (the main main character) is kicked out of the city, allegedly never to return.
The rest of the novel will take place in the fictional town of Devil's Bluff, Wyoming (don't laugh -- it's urban fantasy).
Now, this is the first installment of what I hope will be a series based around MC#1, who is a detective (and a zombie). MC#2, who's very well developed in the first four chapters, is his longtime partner on the force. MC#2 will still be involved in the book, and may even put in a personal appearance (haven't decided that yet).
My goal in doing this is to establish MC#1's regular life (unusual though it may be), and then take him away from everything that could possibly help him. However, I'm concerned that folks might not like MC#2's early departure (he certainly isn't happy with it).
Do you think it's a big no-no to mostly abandon a main character so early in the story, even though he's not THE main character? Is it okay to develop one setting and group of characters extensively, and then leave them behind for another setting and another (wacky) group?
Inquiring minds wanna know.
My current WIP is set in New Orleans at first. I introduce two major characters and a bunch of minor ones during the first four chapters, and spend time creating my own little New Orleans world. Then, in chapter 5, MC#1 (the main main character) is kicked out of the city, allegedly never to return.
The rest of the novel will take place in the fictional town of Devil's Bluff, Wyoming (don't laugh -- it's urban fantasy).
Now, this is the first installment of what I hope will be a series based around MC#1, who is a detective (and a zombie). MC#2, who's very well developed in the first four chapters, is his longtime partner on the force. MC#2 will still be involved in the book, and may even put in a personal appearance (haven't decided that yet).
My goal in doing this is to establish MC#1's regular life (unusual though it may be), and then take him away from everything that could possibly help him. However, I'm concerned that folks might not like MC#2's early departure (he certainly isn't happy with it).
Do you think it's a big no-no to mostly abandon a main character so early in the story, even though he's not THE main character? Is it okay to develop one setting and group of characters extensively, and then leave them behind for another setting and another (wacky) group?
Inquiring minds wanna know.
