The Sons of Mount Carmel
DETECTIVE CRIME MYSTERY SUSPENSE / THRILLER RELIGIOUS
Contemporary
R. Jay Alvarez
Logline
The secret Father Manny Gonzalez, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, kept for over twenty years had clearly caught up with him when he is found shot dead in the church rectory. His childhood friend, Lieutenant Ryan Condon, commander of the NYPD Bronx Homicide Squad seems determined to have the priest’s killer apprehended. Except, the stakes are raised when the unrelenting Latina detective assigned to investigate the priest’s murder (Toni Santiago) begins to suspect the lieutenant’s involvement.
Genre
Detective, Crime, Mystery, Suspense / Thriller, Religious,
Short Summary
Detective Toni Santiago is notified of the murder of a priest. She soon finds out the priest is the childhood friend of her boss Lt. Ryan Condon. At first Condon is supportive of the investigative steps she is taking, but soon after a childhood girlfriend makes an appearance, Condon derails Toni.
Setting
The Bronx and Manhattan
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Philosophical Questions, Coming of Age
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Toni Santiago
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Role: Skeptic
Key Traits: Aggressive, Blunt, Selfless, Perseverance, Heroic, Complex, Beautiful
Additional Character Details
Name: Ryan Condon
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Masculine, Romantic, Selfless, Complex, Heartthrob
Additional Character Details
Name: Jeremiah Francisco
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Role: Skeptic
Key Traits: Faithful, Religious, Complex, Desperate, Heartthrob, Gracious, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Educated
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