Sons of a Citizen Soldier
ACTION ADVENTURE CRIME DRAMA FAMILY POLITICAL RELIGIOUS HISTORICAL FICTION FUNNY
1960s & '70s
Mark Abernathy
Submision Type
book
Logline
Absolute fury of action in a compelling adventure,underwater,by land and sea. Conflict at each turn as a family divided by Vietnam War sentiments comes together in a torrent of dramatic violent clashes with host of adversaries, all to the soundtrack of 1970.
Genre
Action,Adventure,Crime,Drama,Family,Political,Religious,Historical Fiction,Funny
Short Summary
Elliott quits college and hichikes to pot commune, ends in brutal sleeping bag assault. Younger brother nearly killed in accident, medically disqualified has confrontation with protesters that ends badly. Men who beat Elliott attack father on gold dredge and have fatal meeting with Jack.
Setting
Trinity River, Junction City,Weaverville Ca., Dauphin Is. Al. ,EL Jobean Fla.,Bahamas.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Quest,Voyage and Return,Rags to Riches
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Nudity,Substance Abuse, Language/Profanity,Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: John Copeland
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Masculine,Sexy,Blunt,Badass,Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Faithful,Skillful,Outspoken,Selfless,Religious,Modest,Adventurous,Patriotic,Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic,Leader,Honorable,Heroic
Additional Character Details
Name: Elliott Copeland
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Visionary,Underdog,Skillful,Sexy,Masculine,Adventurous,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Heartthrob,Heroic,Honorable,Badass
Additional Character Details
Name: Jack Copeland
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Heartthrob,Heroic,Honorable,Leader,Romantic,Masculine,Obedient,Sexy,Patriotic,Selfless,Skillful
Additional Character Details
Name: Randy "Rabbit"
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Patriotic,Confident,Charming,Aggressive,Badass,Aspiring,Decisive,Engaging,Flexible,Heroic,Honorable,Leader,Romantic,Funny,Skillful,Outspoken,Blunt