La Fierabrosa: A Lyndy Martinez Story

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ACTION MYSTERY ADVENTURE COMEDY DETECTIVE

1960s & '70s

Aiden S. Clarke

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Logline

Lyndy is tasked by a bounty hunter to pursue a fugitive who vanished into the wilds of the Mojave. Along the way she crosses paths with a strange older woman, traveling alone. Lyndy faces outlaw bikers, cattle thieves, treacherous roads, a jealous ex-lover and competes for a date with a cowboy.

Genre

Action, Mystery, Adventure,,Comedy,Detective

Short Summary

In the 1970s: Lyndy Martinez is bi-racial. On her 26th birthday she's tasked by a loan shark, also her boss Chan, to pursue a fugitive who disappeared into the desert. She's trying to focus on the manhunt, but struggles when she discovers a cowboy she has a secret crush on is trying to reach her.

Setting

Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain

Plot - Other Elements

Happy Ending

Mature Audience Themes

Information not completed

Main Character Details

Name: Lyndy E. Martinez

Age: 26

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Blunt, Charming, Funny, Badass, Adventurous,Badass,Outspoken,Skillful,Unapologetic,Funny

Additional Character Details

Name: Dale Keynes

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Role: Tempter

Key Traits: Charming, Complex, Confident, Heartthrob,Narcisstic,Confident

Additional Character Details

Name: Julia Russell

Age: 50

Gender: Female

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Educated, Empathetic, Heroic, Honorable, Secretive,Secretive,Heroic,Adventurous

Additional Character Details

Name: Ted Crawford

Age: 25

Gender: Male

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Strong Moral Code, Underdog, Masculine, Modest

About The Author

As a teenager, Aiden S. Clarke was inspired to become a writer by a class trip to Wonder Valley. His greatest love became the Mojave National Preserve and the East Mojave Scenic Area. He also nurtured a strange affection for the crossroads town of Barstow. Since those early days he has been actively researching and working to preserve the history and culture of the desert. Aiden’s creative fiction is intended to be a humorous tribute to his muse, Barstow, and the rich environment that surrounds. Generally his cast of quirky characters inhabit the desert, and their adventures take place in the 1970s, a time of rapid evolution on the backroads of America.

Target Audiences

Age: 35-54,18-34

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

Information not completed

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Year Published: 2018

Hard Copy Available

Yes

ISBN

9780359294909

Genre

COMEDY, ACTION, THRILLER, ROMANCE, MATURE AUDIENCE

Brief

Lyndy is a bounty hunter whose reputation has earned her the nickname “spitfire” (English translation). She takes on a contract from her boss to find a fugitive in the Mojave desert in an attempt to generate some much needed income. During her contract she takes on a side mission for a cowboy she has a crush on and also manages to get in the bad side of the fugitive’s family member who had connections to a biker gang. Lyndy ultimately sets a trap for the fugitive, completing her task and is saved in the desert by a woman after a final showdown with the biker gang.

Overall Rating

GOOD

Point of View

THIRD PERSON

Narrative Elements

Authors Writing Style: GOOD

Characterization: GOOD

Commerciality: GOOD

Franchise Potential: EXCELLENT

Pace: GOOD

Premise: GOOD

Structure: GOOD

Theme: FAIR

Accuracy of Book Profile

The book profile accurately reflects the book.

Draw of Story

The author’s writing style deftly draws you into the mind of the humorous, vulnerable, and slightly crazy mind of the protagonist Lyndy.

Possible Drawbacks

There was nothing in particular that warranted me considering putting the book down.

Use of Special Effects

THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

Primary Hook of Story

The protagonist is the draw. Lyndy is fun to read in every scene and compensates for a premise that seems a bit familiar.

Fanbase Potential

I could see this potentially have a large fan base if audiences connect with the protagonist.

Awards Potential

I don't see the adaptation of this story garnering awards/acclaim unless themes are explored in the future and this is connected to the protagonist in a profound way. Otherwise, I just see this as an entertaining story.

Envisioned Budget

MEDIUM BUDGET

Similar Films/TV Series

FILMS AND TELEVISION SHOWS SUCH AS ”BREAKING BAD”, ”SICARIO”, AND ”JESSICA JONES” COME TO MIND AS SIMILAR STORIES. THE FORMER TWO EXAMPLES SHARE THE SETTING/WORLD AND LATTER HAS A SIMILAR PROTAGONIST IN PERSONALITY AND OCCUPATION.

What’s New About the Story

The protagonist is refreshing, however, the plot of the story can be spiced up to stand out more. While the protagonist is investigating the bounty the author could throw in some more red herrings and plot twists to keep the story fresh.

Lead Characters

The protagonist stands out for her great combination of humor, vulnerability, and bounty skills to make for an intriguing character. The deputy is interesting for his complicated past with the protagonist and how he deals with it.

Uniqueness of Story

This story is not quite a rare gem, but it is an entertaining story that can be improved by a more thoughtful and introspective narrative concerning the protagonist’s past and how it ties to her present motivations.

Possible Formats

TV Series - Cable, TV Series - Network, TV Series - Streaming

Analyst Recommendation

CONSIDER

Justification

The story features a magnetic and entertaining protagonist that has an occupation and background that is perfect for episodic storytelling. This is an action-driven story that audiences will primarily tune in for the protagonist but with improved an original storylines that explore her character and universal themes, has the potential to be a good show.