Sons of a Citizen Soldier

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ACTION ADVENTURE CRIME DRAMA FAMILY POLITICAL RELIGIOUS HISTORICAL FICTION FUNNY

1960s & '70s

Mark Abernathy

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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

About The Author

Army Aviator, Sailboat Captain,Sculptor,Carpenter,Builder, wrestler, football player,hunter and fisherman. Currently splitting the years between hunting and growing in Rural Missouri and fishing in SW Florida in the winter. Enjoying writing when time allows.

Target Audiences

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

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

sailors,military, outdoorsmen, Floridians,fishermen, action junkies

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Deeds publishing

Year Published: 2019

Hard Copy Available

Yes

ISBN

978-1-947309-91-3