26.2

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ACTION EPIC HISTORICAL FICTION

17th Century or Earlier

A.L. Cleven

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Logline

A man must summon super-human strength to spread a desperate message of hope from his battle-worn brothers to his distanced wife and city. Enduring trials, he sprints the 26.2 mile legendary run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of Ancients Athens' unlikely but necessary survival.

Genre

Action,Epic,Historical Fiction

Short Summary

Philippides is a young, gangly boy in Ancient Athens. He forms an unlikely friendship with a misunderstood boy, who dares Philippides to race the sun god. The race showcases Philippides's natural endurance. Philippides lives to honor his father, protect his sister and serve his great city.

Setting

Athens, Greece 490 B.C.

Based on a True Story

Yes

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest,Voyage and Return

Plot - Other Elements

Coming of Age,Meaningful Message

Mature Audience Themes

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Main Character Details

Name: Philippides

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Masculine,Aspiring,Engaging,Heroic,Honorable,Underdog,Strong Moral Code,Skillful,Selfless,Patriotic,Obedient

Additional Character Details

Name: Sophia

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Role: Mentor

Key Traits: Confident,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Honorable,Leader,Selfless,Sophisticated,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

Name: Myron

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Clumsy,Unapologetic,Manipulative,Funny,Outspoken,Blunt,Uneducated,Narcisstic,Masculine,Sarcastic

Additional Character Details

Name: Ambrosia

Age: 25

Gender: Female

Role: tempter

Key Traits: Engaging,Complex,Confident,Faithful,Seductive,Sophisticated,Skillful,Visionary,Sexy,Religious

About The Author

“26.2” is this year’s First In Category Award Winner of the Early Historical Fiction Chanticleer International Book Awards. Cleven is a marathoner and Greek traveler whose personal experience evokes heart and honesty into this classic story. Cleven also won an honorable mention in Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award as well as a published entry in a poetry anthology. Cleven lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband and young daughters. She enjoys the outdoors, running, and the creative arts. As both a runner and writer, she always thought Philippides's story was one of inspiration and legend that needed a bold retelling.

Target Audiences

Age: 13-17,18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

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Publishing Details

Status: No

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

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