Conduit
SUSPENSE / THRILLER HORROR DETECTIVE CRIME PARANORMAL THRILLER SUSPENSE/THRILLER CRIME DETECTIVE
Contemporary
Angie Martin
Logline
A psychic private investigator is targeted by a psychic serial killer, who uses his victims as conduits to communicate with her. The PI works with local police to investigate the gruesome murders and stop the killer before he can take over her mind completely.
Genre
Suspense / Thriller, Horror, Detective, Crime,Paranormal Thriller,Suspense/Thriller,Crime,Detective
Short Summary
The story opens with serial killer’s first victim in Wichita. He tortures her with strangulation and a knife while telling her to scream Emily Monroe’s name (the main character). Tells her, “When she hears you, I’ll make the pain stop.”
After following the clues, heroine is taken by serial killer. Hero almost dies at serial killer's hands. Serial killer is killed by detective. Heroine is left with "darkness" from serial killer in her mind, but finally embraces her budding psychic abilities. Hero and heroine end up together.
Setting
Wichita, Kansas
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
,Light vs Dark,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Emily Monroe
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex, Engaging, Gracious, Heroic, Secretive, Selfless, Empathetic, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Honorable, Insecure, Educated, Modest,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Educated,Insecure,Secretive,Selfless
Additional Character Details
Name: Jake Hanley
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Heroic, Masculine, Selfless, Sexy, Strong Moral Code, Unapologetic, Engaging, Confident, Decisive, Honorable, Charming,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Heroic,Heartthrob,Educated,Honorable,Romantic,Selfless,Outspoken,Masculine
Additional Character Details
Name: David Noakes
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Charming, Lone Wolf, Masculine, Perseverance, Villainous, Criminal, Educated, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Narcissistic, Skillful,Badass,Complex,Criminal,Decisive,Lone Wolf,Unapologetic,Manipulative,Secretive,Villainous,Narcisstic,Educated,Skillful
Additional Character Details
Name: Cassie Reid
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Aggressive, Confident, Faithful, Sarcastic, Unapologetic, Decisive, Educated, Honorable, Leader, Adventurous, Blunt, Engaging, Outspoken, Funny, Perseverance
Development Pitch
Conduit is the start of a series with countless possibilities. Because of this, I see it more for TV adaptation or streaming series to explore the stories in full. The complexity and the twist on what a psychic is allows for viewers to discover a new type of paranormal world, one never done before. With the emphasis on police procedure and investigation, Conduit fits in perfectly with the current demand for crime stories. It also seamlessly transitions fans of police procedurals into a paranormal world that is believable. All of its sub-characters are given such depth that they are as necessary to the story as the three main characters, rounding out the story and giving audiences more people to care about and root for (or against). It also gives the audience a chance to delve into the mind of the serial killer, depraved yet highly educated and with his own logic behind his actions. Conduit has been compared by readers to Gillian Flynn, Chelsea Cain, and James Patterson, and they have compared the villain to other greats of book and screen.