Wine Runs Deep

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ACTION COMEDY CRIME DRAMA SUSPENSE/THRILLER CRIME

2000s

Patrick Ember

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Logline

Beckett is entangled in a dangerous cat and mouse game with former associates.Threats escalate to blackmail, extortion, and murder. To save his winery and his loved ones. Unable to go to the police, Beckett must either participate and probably end up in jail, or find a way to fight back.

Genre

Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama,,Suspense/Thriller,Crime

Short Summary

Winery owner, Beckett's idyllic life unravels when former friends arrive under the guise of a vacation. The drunken hijinks soon turn deadly and the villains true intentions are revealed. They want Beckett to help orchestrate a daring heist and will do anything to force him to do so.

Setting

Wine Country - Paso Robles, California plus some scenes in Las Vegas

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain

Plot - Other Elements

Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist,,Twist

Mature Audience Themes

Language/Profanity, Nudity, Language/Profanity,Nudity

Main Character Details

Name: Beckett Jensen

Age: 34

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Funny, Insecure, Modest, Sophisticated, Strong Moral Code, Charming, Empathetic, Honorable, Masculine, Selfless, Educated, Heroic,Masculine,Complex,Faithful,Insecure,Strong Moral Code

Additional Character Details

Name: Al Thurston (Thirsty)

Age: 34

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Leader, Sarcastic, Aspiring, Funny, Greedy, Engaging, Narcissistic, Villainous, Aggressive, Blunt, Criminal,Badass,Villainous,Narcisstic

Additional Character Details

Name: Brooklyn (Brook)

Age: 25

Gender: Female

Role: emotional

Key Traits: Sexy, Sophisticated, Strong Moral Code, Beautiful, Educated, Engaging,Sexy,Gracious

Additional Character Details

Name: Pedro Avila

Age: 36

Gender: LGBT

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Outspoken, Funny, Honorable, Charming, Engaging, Faithful, Heroic, Underdog, Adventurous, Badass

About The Author

Patrick Ember took an unusual career path for an author, leaving a career in finance to try his hand at writing. A love for reading, in particular his favorite author, Elmore Leonard, inspired Patrick to write a crime fiction novel. His lifelong love for wine inspired him to set it in wine country. Delighted with the result of his first book, he has a second, Come Heavy, ready to go.

Target Audiences

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Female Leaning,Male Leaning

Group Specific

Wine lovers

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: Friesend Press

Year Published: 2018

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

9781525519611