Forgotten Soldiers: What Happened to Jacob Walden
HISTORICAL FICTION ACTION BIOGRAPHICAL MYSTERY SUSPENSE / THRILLER WAR
20th Century (multiple decades)
Warren Martin
Logline
Cold War Mystery about Air Force Captain Jacob Walden shot down over Vietnam in 1970 and the untold story of why he never returned home. Forty years later Journalist Ted Pratt investigates what may be the sudden reappearance of Jacob Walden and follows the trail to find Jacob. Ted encounters Charlie Smith, a secretive and seasoned Operative who may have answers to the question about “What Happened to Jacob Walden,” and why Jake never returned home.
Genre
Historical Fiction, Action, Biographical, Mystery, Suspense / Thriller, War,
Short Summary
Brother of a Missing POW from Vietnam for 35 years believes he saw his brother in a magazine. A journalist picks up the story and follows the trail around the world to find and interview the POW - the interview tells all, but also does not end well.
Setting
Vietnam, Soviet Union, Hawaii, Washington D.C.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Jacob Walden
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Complex, Empathetic, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Underdog, Selfless, Confident, Desperate, Educated, Honorable, Leader, Patriotic
Additional Character Details
Name: Ted Pratt
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Manipulative, Complex, Engaging, Lone Wolf, Educated, Greedy, Outspoken, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Aspiring, Confident
Additional Character Details
Name: Nayda
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Charming, Complex, Confident, Decisive, Educated, Beautiful, Engaging, Faithful, Outspoken, Empathetic, Perseverance, Blunt, Seductive, Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Charlie Smith
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Heroic, Honorable, Aggressive, Blunt, Decisive, Educated, Complex, Confident, Empathetic, Adventurous, Engaging, Patriotic, Skillful, Badass, Leader, Masculine, Perseverance