The Day of the Dead

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ACTION ADVENTURE CRIME DRAMA

2000s

J.J. Hawley & Malcolm Cayne

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Submision Type

book

Logline

In the war on drugs an unlikely hero emerges; a catholic priest, Father Victor Vasquez, stands up to fight a ruthless drug cartel on their own terms. Seeking retribution for the loss of his adopted daughter the crazed cleric moves across the Western U.S. to face the man who killed his daughter.

Genre

Action,Adventure,Crime,Drama

Short Summary

Father Victor Vasquez quiet life is stripped away when the catholic priest faces the brutal death of his adopted daughter at the hands of a violent cartel enforcer. Following the loss of his daughter Fr. Victor loses his grip on reality and retreats into the dark shadows of his now unstable mind.

Setting

Tucson Az, Los Angeles

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain

Plot - Other Elements

Other

Mature Audience Themes

Extreme Violence

Main Character Details

Name: Victor Vasquez

Age: 32

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Modest,Aggressive,Badass,Charming,Complex,Confident,Crazy,Religious,Desperate,Selfless,Faithful,Heroic,Honorable

Additional Character Details

Name: Don Holder

Age: 27

Gender: Male

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Masculine,Confident,Patriotic

Additional Character Details

Name: Anna Sanchez

Age: 23

Gender: Female

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Charming,Sexy,Confident,Engaging,Romantic

Additional Character Details

Name: Rick Cortez

Age: 45

Gender: Male

Role: protagonist

Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Masculine,Narcisstic,Confident,Crazy,Criminal

About The Author

J. J. Hawley was born in the Midwest. The son of a U.S. Army sergeant, he traveled throughout the country and lived life roaming from one military base to another. When the day came that he was old enough to join in the service of his country, he carried on the family tradition and joined in the U.S. armed forces. He proudly served his country for over 25 years. Now retired from the service, he lives in the southwest United States with his wife and daughter. He enjoys a simple life, spending his days target shooting, riding his motorcycle or in his favorite activity, spending quiet time with his little girl. He is the narrator of multiple tall tales to entertain his children, and the author of several novels. He is best known for penning The Day of the Dead, but his first love is western fiction.

Target Audiences

Age: 18-34,35-54

Target Gender: Male Leaning

Group Specific

Information not completed

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: J.J. Hawley

Year Published: 2012

Hard Copy Available

Yes

ISBN

978-1091715417