The Nine
ACTION ADVENTURE COMEDY FANTASY FUNNY CRIME
Contemporary
C.G. Harris
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Submision Type
book
Logline
Gabe has carved a successful niche into his arctic afterlife, but when Judas Iscariot makes him an offer he doesn't dare refuse, Gabe must leave behind his black-market Twinkies and bootleg Dr. Peppers to become a double agent for the most dangerous organization the world has never heard of.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Comedy,Fantasy,Funny,Crime
Short Summary
Gabe Gantry died in the 80s and has adjusted to the frigid “life” in Hell. The story opens during a firestorm where he risks his life to save a young Woebegone woman who is straight out of the Gnashing Fields and has no memory or knowledge of who she is and how she got to this part of The Nine.
Setting
Hell (Also referred to as The Nine) and Topside (living realm)
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Other
Plot - Other Elements
Other
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Gabe Gantry
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Engaging,Funny,Sarcastic,Heroic,Strong Moral Code,Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Alexandrea (Alex) Neveu
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Badass,Adventurous,Aggressive,Confident,Complex,Sexy,Outspoken,Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: Zoe (Stray) Grenon
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Complex,Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Judas Iscariot
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Badass,Aggressive,Narcisstic,Complex,Confident,Blunt,Decisive,Outspoken,Educated,Leader,Unapologetic
Genre
ACTION, FANTASY, COMEDY, DRAMA
Brief
Gabe has a talent for secrets both finding and spreading them. Deemed a priceless commodity by Judas, a leader in the ninth circle of hell, Gabe is recruited for his agency. Gabe leaves the underworld to work for Judas on Earth. Gabe must learn to work with his new partner Alex, a bolder brasher type of person and what true morality means.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: EXCELLENT
Franchise Potential: EXCELLENT
Pace: GOOD
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Gabe has a talent for secrets both finding and spreading them. Deemed a priceless commodity by Judas, a leader in the ninth circle of hell, Gabe is recruited for his agency. Gabe leaves the underworld to work for Judas on Earth. Gabe must learn to work with his new partner Alex, a bolder brasher type of person and what true morality means.
Draw of Story
The world building is exquisite with lush urban fantasy of characters and unique ideas about power, good and evil.
Possible Drawbacks
It takes a bit for Gabe to be recruited in the beginning and thus the storm feels a bit drawn out before the main conflict is established.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES HEAVILY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is that Gabe is a double agent for hell who is supposed to monitor his partner Alex but ends up siding with her. He is a good man who did bad things and thus ended up in hell but has a chance to escape his fate by working for hell.
Fanbase Potential
This could have a medium to large fanbase in either medium due to the slow burn chemistry of the lead duo, the dynamic side characters and stunning visual descriptions. The fantasy elements may make for a slightly smaller audience, but this also has proven a draw in other stories so could be a non-issue.
Awards Potential
This is unlikely to have awards potential as a film due to its genre with action included but it could definitely do well in the television circuit depending on character development through various seasons.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
GOOD OMENS, LUCIFER, THE GOOD PLACE, MOONLIGHTING, UNDERWORLD, HELLBOY
What’s New About the Story
The originality stems from the intricate details of hell as well as Gabe's mission as a double agent from hell. The superpower gifts are also fun and unusual.
Lead Characters
Gabe is caring but jaded with a strong moral compass filled with common sense over sentimentality. Alex is bold and unquestioning who prefers to act fast above knowing all the angles.
Uniqueness of Story
For an urban fantasy with a unique ideology, there is definitely something rare and special about this story in hell.
Possible Formats
Film: Studio, Indie, Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
The characters hold enough weight to function as a tv series, but the plot's ideologies and themes could also cater to film. It is a versatile piece that could be adapted into either format with above average original world-building with a lot potential. All characters, both the protagonist and antagonist, are relatable in some way and multi-dimensional.