BLEEDING KANSAS
ADVENTURE EPIC SUSPENSE / THRILLER HISTORICAL FICTION POLITICAL YOUNG ADULT SATIRE BIOGRAPHICAL COMEDY ACTION DRAMA MEMOIR WAR
19th Century
Dave Eisenstark
Logline
A Quaker teenager finds his dreams of rawhide glory tested by the harsh realities of guerilla war along the Kansas-Missouri border during the Civil War. Features William Quantrill, "Bloody Bill" Anderson, and the teen-aged James and Younger brothers.
Genre
Adventure, Epic, Suspense / Thriller, Historical Fiction, Political, Young Adult, Satire, Biographical, Comedy, Action, Drama, Memoir, War,
Short Summary
James Deeter, a teenaged Quaker farm boy in Pennsylvania, watches his drunken father rush off to fight in the Civil War. Afraid of being pressed into service himself and violating his pacifist beliefs, Deeter escapes west, only to fall in with the roughest, bloodiest warriors in American history.
Setting
Kansas/Missouri border
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: James Deeter
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Desperate, Modest, Patriotic, Romantic, Adventurous, Aspiring, Funny, Naive, Religious, Complex, Faithful, Gracious, Underdog, Honorable, Insecure, Selfless, Charming, Empathetic, Engaging, Flexible, Heroic, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Jesse James
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Leader, Masculine, Crazy, Engaging, Aggressive, Desperate, Decisive, Honorable, Aspiring, Complex, Patriotic, Villainous, Strong Moral Code, Unapologetic, Criminal, Manipulative, Confident, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Heroic, Outspoken, Perseverance, Skillful, Adventurous, Blunt, Lone Wolf, Underdog, Uneducated, Charming, Faithful, Badass, Funny
Additional Character Details
Name: Dale Bolten
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Flexible, Outspoken, Perseverance, Romantic, Complex, Confident, Empathetic, Gracious, Heroic, Selfless, Modest, Skillful, Masculine, Blunt, Decisive, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Faithful, Honorable, Leader, Patriotic, Religious, Strong Moral Code, Underdog, Unapologetic, Uneducated
Additional Character Details
Name: Anna Contreras
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Role: Tempter
Key Traits: Narcissistic, Outspoken, Aggressive, Greedy, Power-hungry, Secretive, Skillful, Sophisticated, Aspiring, Heartthrob, Charming, Confident, Engaging, Manipulative, Patriotic, Sarcastic, Badass, Beautiful, Seductive, Flexible, Perseverance, Sexy, Unapologetic, Blunt, Educated