Die Trying
Submision Type
book
Logline
A Louisiana state senator and a B-List former actor. What do they have in common? Kinky sex, drugs, and death. Private detectives Charmaine and Jessi Joliet use psychic skills and street smarts to two solve murders.
Genre
Mystery
Short Summary
Private investigator Charmaine Joliet is summoned to the office of NOPD Det. Bryan Harrison. Harrison has reluctantly "consulted" her on previous unusual murders. Harrison asks her to investigate a haunted house case. Her new client is the mother of a powerful Louisiana senator.
Setting
New Orleans, Louisiana
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Charmaine Joliet
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Confident,Sarcastic,Flexible,Unapologetic,Empathetic,Decisive,Religious
Additional Character Details
Name: Jessi Joliet
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Complex,Decisive,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Sarcastic,Seductive,Unapologetic,Sexy,Engaging,Flexible
Additional Character Details
Name: Bryan Harrison
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Role: skeptic
Key Traits: Masculine,Aggressive,Religious,Blunt,Decisive,Skillful,Flexible,Heroic,Educated,Strong Moral Code,Leader,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
The author has not yet written this
Genre
SUSPENSE, ACTION, THRILLER, DRAMA, RELIGION, POLITICS, FANTASY
Brief
Bryan Harrison, a policeman with political ambitions, convinces Charmaine and Jessi - two sisters that use psychic skills to solve crimes - to take on a case involving the stepmother of a senator. They end up solving the mystery based on another case the sisters were working on, and find out they were linked by private sex parties and the murder of a man.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: EXCELLENT
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Book profile reflects the book accurately.
Draw of Story
The author's writing style is captivating and dialogues are witty and well-written. Main characters are charismatic, smart, powerful but also vulnerable. The storyline is surprising and ends are well tied.
Possible Drawbacks
Nothing made me want to put the book down.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook of this story is that even though it involves mysteries and crimes being solved by investigators, characters such as the senator and the b-side actor are described in a ludicrous manner, which adds a fun side to the narrative. It comes in contrast with the paradox of the two paranormal investigators being the most down to earth and skeptical.
Fanbase Potential
It could have a large fanbase if adapted, especially if the lighter tone of the narrative is well-explored.
Awards Potential
It could have awards potential. There is room for interesting effects and scenarios are rich.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
ALONE IN THE DARK
What’s New About the Story
The original thing about this story is that the ones hiring investigation services end up to the be the ones whose misdeeds get uncovered - and end up having to hide.
Lead Characters
Lead characters are smart, clever, skeptical and seem to be very down to earth around the bizarre doings of characters hiring their services. Even though they manage to succeed in uncovering the truths, they are also vulnerable and build a bond with common audience as they are also surprised by eccentric behavior.
Uniqueness of Story
The story could be improved if more complex villains are added to the narrative, as senator O'Donavan and Ted DeSouza's motives seem at first very trivial and easily exposed.
Possible Formats
Film - Indie, Film - Streaming, Film - Studio, TV Series - Cable, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series, TV Series - Network, TV Series - Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
Consider it because even though it is a mystery story, there is a lighter side to it. Audience would easily relate to Jessi, Charmaine and Harrison as they uncover bizarre behaviors from people involved in the narrative.