Bury My Heart
Submision Type
book
Logline
My story is about Cole Spear (38) who's life is turned upside down by the mysterious revelation about his father's death. This information leaves Cole no choice but to explore his father's past and ultimately confront his own demons that have left him lost and ungrounded.
Genre
Mystery,Family,Crime
Short Summary
Cole Spear and Ray Marcus are mental health therapists whose personal journeys lead them to solve family mysteries that have prevented them from thriving as adults. Both men must delve into the past in order to understand their present circumstances.
Setting
Philadelphia, PA
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Twist,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: Cole Spear
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex,Desperate,Empathetic,Faithful,Skillful,Aspiring
Additional Character Details
Name: Ray Marcus
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Badass,Adventurous,Complex,Confident,Outspoken,Skillful,Blunt,Empathetic,Engaging
Additional Character Details
Name: Mick Condo
Age: 70's
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Badass,Charming,Confident,Criminal,Engaging,Greedy,Villainous,Narcisstic
Additional Character Details
Name: Jessica Spear
Age: 70's
Gender: Female
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Secretive,Narcisstic,Villainous,Complex
Genre
SUSPENSE, DRAMA
Brief
The destinies of two men, Ray Marcus and Cole Spear, cross when Ray finds out the truth about his family and his father's death.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: GOOD
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
The book profile reflects the book accurately.
Draw of Story
Ray Marcus and Cole Spear, protagonists, are interesting and nuanced characters. The mysteries that are solved as the story unfolds are involving.
Possible Drawbacks
Women are too often described in a negative way and female characters are frequently expected to serve men. That should be an attention point, given today's climate.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The mysteries involved in the plot are interesting and able to keep audience hooked.
Fanbase Potential
It could have a large fanbase as main characters' personalities are well built and there are historical facts involved in the plot.
Awards Potential
It could also have awards potential if adapted as there are both action and drama here, which would require multi-layered and talented actors.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
EAST OF EDEN, ALMAS GEMELAS, IN TREATMENT
What’s New About the Story
The originality of the story is in the construction of characters, however female characters, especially Jessica Spear, could be described with more depth and have a more human side added in order to enrich the plot.
Lead Characters
Cole and Ray have a lot in common even before the plot lead us to realize they are brothers. Characters are highly will driven and spirited however there is a lingering feeling of loneliness and displacement.
Uniqueness of Story
It could be improved if female characters are better developed, as it would add depth to the story in general.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, Film - Streaming, Film - Indie, TV Series - Streaming, TV Series - Network, TV Series - Cable, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
It is to be considered as it is a well-constructed story, with an interesting character arc, that blends in family issues and mysteries which turn out to be well connected to main characters current life paths - and also offer redemption.