Rise of the Savior: Acolyte of Truth
GENRE
EPIC FANTASY ADVENTURE SUSPENSE/THRILLER CRIME ACTION
Core Theme
GOOD VS EVIL, FAMILY VALUES
TIME PERIOD
2000s
COMPARABLE TITLES
HARRY POTTER SAGA, THE NEW MUTANTS, THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING
CHARACTER LIST
AMANDA. 18. LEAD. SARCASTIC, FUNNY, HEROIC.
JAMIE CONNOR. 35. ANTAGONIST. MANIPULATIVE, HE WANTS TO KILL CHILDREN TO SAVE HIS SON'S LIFE.
LUCAS. 6. JAIME'S SON. HE'S DYING OF CANCER.
SAIRA. 6. AMANDA'S SISTER. INTELLIGENT, LEADER.
LOGAN. 30S. AMANDA AND SAIRA’S FATHER.
JEAN. 30S. AMANDA AND SAIRA’S MOTHER.
Logline
A deity unlocks an eighteen-year-old girl’s power to summon guns from thin air and know instantly when someone is lying to her so she can protect the world, starting with defeating an acolyte of death who plans to steal the life forces of children to save his own dying son.
Target Audiences
Age: 18-34,13-17,35-54
Target Gender: Universal
Setting
USA
Based on a True Story
No
Publishing Details
Status: Yes: self-published
Publisher: Bookbaby
Year Published: 2021
Starting Description
At Jean’s work picnic, Amanda briefly meets Dr. Jamie Connor and his six-year-old son, Lucas. Later that evening, Jamie is abducted by Russian organ-harvesters from a bar, but their van is attacked by a black monster that tears apart the kidnappers and rescues Jamie by tossing him through a portal.
Ending Description
After the battle, Amanda accepts a position with ATRA and promises to continue to protect the world—particularly from Ana, who a mysterious stranger claims will grow evil and attempt to slaughter humanity in the future. Meanwhile, Jamie, who has secretly survived, vows to bring his son back to life.
Group Specific
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Hard Copy Available
Yes
ISBN
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Mature Audience Themes
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Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions,Coming of Age
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Main Character Details
Name: Amanda
Age: 18
Gender: Other
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Sarcastic,Funny,Outspoken,Clumsy,Heroic
Additional Character Details
Name: Jamie Connor
Age: 35
Gender: Lgbt
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass,Confident,Empathetic,Strong Moral Code,Manipulative,Skillful,Selfless
Additional Character Details
Name: Saira
Age: 6
Gender: Lgbt
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Badass,Confident,Educated,Leader,Sophisticated,Visionary,Clumsy
Additional Character Details
The author has not yet written this
Genre
COMEDY, ACTION, SUSPENSE, FANTASY, DRAMA
Brief
Amanda finished high school, and she wants to leave her small town, go to college, contend in karate, and understand her emotionless 6-year-old sister, Saira. Surviving a terrible car accident with her father, Amanda is chosen by an ancient deity to be the acolyte of truth. Jamie Connor, the doctor treating Amanda’s father, has had his own encounter with a deity, making him the acolyte of death. Jamie intends to sacrifice other kids to save his son Lucas, who is dying from cancer. With her new powers, which allow her to detect lies and summon guns from the air, Amanda not only has to save herself but millions of people who may fall victim to Jamie's evil plans.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: FAIR
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: FAIR
Premise: GOOD
Structure: FAIR
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, it is accurate. An author's biography can be included.
Draw of Story
Superpowers, deities, acolytes, different worlds, and supernatural fight scenes all play a fascinating part in the plot. A universe of unbelievable divinities and powerful creatures, secret organizations, and dangerous powers surround the characters. In this narrative, there will be times when the audience will laugh, cry, and think.
Possible Drawbacks
A huge cast of characters with connections, different powers, and similar names make tracking the protagonists and antagonists difficult. The story is also filled with jargon and cultural references, such as kundalinis and deities, that are not fully explained what they mean or their significance. To better understand what is happening, it would be interesting to provide background knowledge about mythologies and religions.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES HEAVILY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
This urban fantasy novel explores themes of religion, forgiveness, power, leadership, sacrifice, second chances, and family values and relationships. Amanda and Saira’s relationship grows stronger throughout their journey, combining coming-of-age elements in a dystopian future to create an epic adventure. This film raises important social issues, such as determining whether an individual's actions are good or bad and how to draw moral conclusions from them. Ultimately, the lesson is that everyone possesses an inner power waiting to be unlocked.
Fanbase Potential
An adaption of this story can find its place in the hearts of anime lovers. The narrative catches the attention of a young adult audience that enjoys superheroes, mysteries, and urban fantasies.
Awards Potential
Movies based on comic books or original superhero movies have increasingly appeared in award nominations, particularly when addressing social issues.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
HARRY POTTER SAGA, THE NEW MUTANTS, THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING
What’s New About the Story
It’s unique the story about Acolytes that have Kundalinis that gather their power based on the good & the bad side. The Acolytes in the story will all be stuck in situations where they must choose between summoning yin or yang energy within them. Although, for a better understanding of what is going on and all the references, it would be interesting to provide background knowledge about mythologies and religions.
Lead Characters
Amanda might seem like the typical hero, foolish and undecided, unaware of her powers and waking up to find things have changed radically in a story like this. However, the audience will enjoy her growth curve and how she eventually accepts her destiny. While Saira speaks in a monotone without emotion, the contrast in their personalities makes for an interesting dynamic between sisters. Jamie Connor, the villain, is vicious, ruthless, and hard to defeat, and his contradictory nature of yin and yang is thrilling.
Uniqueness of Story
The plot about Acolytes with Kundalinis that manifest their power based on their good and bad sides is unique and original. Still, the narrative could be redrafted to be more fleshed out in its execution. It is extremely fast-paced, with things happening so quickly and randomly that it becomes exhausting to follow.
Possible Formats
Film: Studio, Indie, Streaming TV Series: Network, Cable, Limited Run / Mini-Series, Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
The premise is quite unique and original, and it can be appealing to young adults on a good blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and action. It also combines elements of coming-of-age in a dystopian future to create an epic adventure.
Brief
Amanda just finished high school, and all she wants is to leave her small town, go to college, contend in karate, and understand her emotionless 6-year-old sister, Saira. Surviving a terrible car accident with her father, Amanda is chosen by an ancient deity to be the acolyte of truth. Meanwhile, Jamie Connor, the doctor treating Amanda’s comatose father, has had his own encounter with a deity, making him the acolyte of death. Jamie intends to sacrifice other kids to save his son Lucas, who is dying from cancer. With her new powers, which allow her to detect lies and summon guns from the air, Amanda not only has to save herself but millions of people who may fall victim to Jamie's evil plans.
What We Liked
This urban fantasy novel explores themes of religion, forgiveness, power, leadership, sacrifice, second chances, and family values and relationships. Amanda and Saira’s relationship grows stronger throughout their journey, combining coming-of-age elements in a dystopian future to create an epic adventure. Ultimately, the lesson is that everyone possesses an inner power waiting to be unlocked.
Film: As a movie, this is a great blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and action. It is set in a dystopian future where magic is real, and when life is at stake, people are controlled by otherworldly creatures who force them to choose between evil and good, as they live within alternate realms ruled by strange beings. It could be either a live-action adventure or an anime-style animation, with a thrilling soundtrack, explosive battles, and heart-pounding dialogues.
TV: Rise of the Savior: Acolyte of Truth is a prequel to the first novel, but it also serves as a standalone story. It would be interesting to follow the characters and their families' relationship over a few episodes, setting the stage for the descriptive action battles. In addition, many deities have forms, avatars, or strange manifestations that follow their acolytes; they are visually fascinating and would benefit from having their story told in episodes.
Key points:
1. Strong female characters
2. Good overcomes evil
3. A variety of cultural references
4. Plot twists
5. Outstanding subject
Synopsis
After finishing high school, Amanda wants to leave the house where she lives with her parents, Logan and Jean, in her small town, go to college, and contend in karate. She also struggles to understand her emotionless 6-year-old sister, Saira. On a certain day, during a picnic, Jean introduces her coworker, Dr. Jamie Connor, and his son, Lucas. On that day, Jamie finds out that his wife, Megan, is cheating on him with her coworker Justin.
Frustrated, Jamie goes to a pub and gets drunk. He is kidnapped by a group that wants to sell his organs. Jamie sees a sinister demon throw him through a portal at this moment, saving him. He wakes up four days later, and Megan calls him to go to the hospital because Lucas is not doing well: he has a brain tumor. In a moment of desperation, Jamie is approached by a vicious dog, revealing his name as Chigaru, the deity of death. It gives Jamie the power to bring people to death. When Jamie meets Grim, his kundalini of death, he learns that he will have to kill another kid if he wants to save his son's life.
Meanwhile, Amanda and her father are involved in a terrible car accident. In a comatose state in the ICU, Amanda has her mind activated in a different realm; there, she meets her deity Ameena and Leyna, the kundalini of truth in a parallel world who tells her that she has been chosen as an Acolyte of Truth. Saira tells Amanda that she also has a deity named Boop; she is the acolyte of transcendence, and she can switch places with each other.
Jamie goes back to his house and finds Megan and Justin together. Grim suggests Jamie kill both of them, so he does: Megan and Justin are turned into dust. James begins his quest to save his son by killing other kids, starting with Nicholas.
A guy named Kid brought Amanda to the Acolyte Threat Response Agency headquarters, where they train and improve acolytes' skills. When they involve in a car accident, Amanda sees Jamie collecting kids to save Lucas. He tries to convince Amanda to help him, but she refuses, and they fight. In revenge, Jamie now wants Saira. He goes to their house, kills Logan, and chases Saira down the street. Boop saves her.
Back to the agency, where Jamie is imprisoned, he is killed with lethal injection, but he returns to life. During a fight, Saira switches Jamie's and Amanda's places and kills him. He comes back to life again, which happens several times. While Jamie is trying to defeat his enemies, Lucas died. Jamie wants to kill civilians. Amanda addresses him with a speech about how she wanted to save Lucas, but Jamie made it hard because his mind was corrupted by his bad side. Amanda activates her bad side to kill him.
In the end, Jamie wakes up in a desert with Chigaru. He says he lost the will to fight after his son died and that Amanda beat him with her words. Jamie manifests his wish to unlock his good side.