The Russian Deception
ADVENTURE DRAMA POLITICAL SUSPENSE / THRILLER WAR MYSTERY ROMANCE ACTION
Contemporary
Alex Lukeman
Logline
A coup in the Kremlin brings hardliners to power who are determined to take back territories lost with the fall of the Soviet Union, even at the risk of nuclear war.
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Political, Suspense / Thriller, War, Mystery, Romance, Action,
Short Summary
Kremlin hardliners want to take back territory lost with the fall of the Soviet Union. They don't know they are being manipulated by a man who seeks to start a war between Russia and the U.S. The Project team must stop a devious plot that takes the world to the brink of nuclear war.
After a nuclear weapon is detonated in Latvia, a traitor is exposed within the Russian High Command. He planted false documents that seemed to prove NATO and the Americans would not resist an invasion of the Baltic States. War is averted at the last moment.
Setting
Moscow, Washington D.C., Virginia, Macedonia, Ukraine, Estonia,Latvia
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,,Voyage and Return,Other
Plot - Other Elements
Twist,,Other
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Nick Carter
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Confident, Romantic, Sexy, Aggressive, Unapologetic, Outspoken, Heroic, Honorable, Selfless, Decisive, Badass, Blunt, Complex, Educated, Empathetic, Leader, Masculine, Adventurous, Patriotic,Adventurous,Complex,Sexy,Patriotic,Decisive,Engaging,Faithful,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Selena Connor
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Empathetic, Gracious, Outspoken, Romantic, Sophisticated, Charming, Strong Moral Code, Badass, Patriotic, Heroic, Perseverance, Flexible, Honorable, Leader, Sexy, Skillful, Unapologetic, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Educated, Confident, Beautiful, Engaging, Adventurous, Decisive, Faithful, Selfless, Complex,Adventurous,Charming,Complex,Confident,Sexy,Patriotic,Decisive,Selfless,Engaging,Faithful,Skillful,Romantic,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Ronnie Peete
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Empathetic, Flexible, Unapologetic, Adventurous, Funny, Perseverance, Complex, Honorable, Outspoken, Badass, Uneducated, Heroic, Blunt, Confident, Decisive, Patriotic, Selfless, Skillful, Engaging, Leader, Strong Moral Code, Masculine,Adventurous,Masculine,Modest,Complex,Uneducated,Confident,Patriotic,Blunt,Selfless,Engaging,Heroic,Honorable,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Johan Kepler AKA Johannes Gutenberg
Age: 64
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Crazy; masculine; aggressive; aspiring; greedy; secretive; complex; narcissistic; power hungry; educated; manipulative.,Adventurous,Masculine,Villainous,Narcisstic,Complex,Confident,Crazy,Criminal,Decisive,Power Hungry,Secretive,Educated,Unapologetic
Development Pitch
A coup in the Kremlin brings hardliners to power, men determined to take back territories lost with the fall of the Soviet Union. Billions of euros pour into Moscow from an unknown source, fueling a secret military buildup. Director Elizabeth Harker sends the Project team to the Balkans, where the Russian-backed president of Macedonia is suppressing a popular movement threatening to become a revolution. It looks like Moscow is meddling once again in Central Europe. But the reality is not what it appears to be. Nick, Selena and the team are caught up in a devious plot that takes the world to the brink of nuclear war. Who is funding Moscow's militaristic adventures and why? Can the team find a way to stop a confrontation between Russia and the United States before it starts? The stakes for Nick, Selena, Elizabeth Harker and the world have never been higher. If they fail, civilization will be destroyed. Failure is not an option...