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MYSTERY CRIME ACTION ADVENTURE SUSPENSE/THRILLER

1980s & '90s

George Stringam

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Submision Type

book

Logline

Mark Driscoll has won a major jackpot. He doesn't want publicity so he comes up with a plan to surreptitiously cash his ticket in. But others are suspicious and will stop at nothing to get the cash for themselves. Things spin out of control and it takes all he can do to hang onto what matters most.

Genre

Mystery,Crime,Action,Adventure,Suspense/Thriller

Short Summary

Mark Driscoll has a small circle of friends and life is good in the small town. Until he finds out he won the lottery. His life has suddenly changed, and not necessarily for the better. He devises a game to cash in his ticket without attracting attention.

Setting

Northern Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota, Washington DC.

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain,Tragedy,Rags to Riches

Plot - Other Elements

Twist,Meaningful Message

Mature Audience Themes

Extreme Violence

Main Character Details

Name: Mark Driscoll

Age: 34

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Masculine,Confident,Faithful,Decisive,Adventurous,Honorable,Lone Wolf,Secretive,Skillful,Selfless,Patriotic,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

Name: Tammy Hansen

Age: 28

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Complex,Adventurous,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Honorable,Insecure,Selfless,Modest,Strong Moral Code,Romantic

Additional Character Details

Name: Richard Hinkley (Gator)

Age: 34

Gender: Male

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Confident,Empathetic,Faithful,Heroic,Honorable,Masculine,Modest,Obedient,Patriotic,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Sarcastic,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

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About The Author

Coming from the border region where Montana meets Alberta, Canada, George has always called the western prairies home. He loves to write and talk about life in the region, both in the present and in its often colorful past. While some folks might regard the area as dull and mundane, there are stories to be told.

Target Audiences

Age: 35-54

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

Western Plains and small towns

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: Current publisher: Kindle Direct Publishing/Original: I-universe

Year Published: Original: 2000. New version: 2019

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

9781079368826