James Clyde and the Tomb of Salvation
ROMANCE ACTION ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S EPIC FANTASY MYSTERY SUSPENSE / THRILLER
Contemporary
Colm McElwain
Logline
James Clyde and the Tomb of Salvation, a middle-grade fantasy novel, tells the story of eleven-year-old James Clyde’s search to find the mysterious Tomb of Salvation before his rivals do. Along the way, James soon discovers that no one who has ever entered the mysterious tomb has come out alive. Pure evil lurks in the Tomb of Salvation. No one has ever made it out of the tomb alive. James Clyde believes he can!
Genre
Romance, Action, Adventure, Children's, Epic, Fantasy, Mystery, Suspense / Thriller,
Short Summary
Picking up shortly after the events of the first adventure, James Clyde returns with his best friends Ben and Mary Forester to his grandfather’s house in search of a map that will lead them to the Tomb of Salvation – an ancient shrine, where the three diamonds of Orchestra must be returned.
In the Tomb of Salvation, James and his friends discover that danger lurks around every corner. They have to contend with rats, snakes, false doors and secret passageways. They eventually navigate their way through the danger only to face their greatest threat yet - a terrifying demon.
Setting
London/fictional world of Orchestra
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist, Coming of Age
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: James Clyde
Age: 11
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Empathetic, Funny, Heroic, Honorable, Leader, Aggressive, Beautiful, Complex, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities
Additional Character Details
Name: Queen Abigail
Age: 38
Gender: Female
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring, Beautiful, Villainous, Aggressive, Decisive, Confident, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Leader, Power-hungry
Additional Character Details
Name: Gilbert, also known as the 'man in black'
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Blunt, Crazy, Power-hungry, Villainous, Aggressive, Aspiring, Decisive, Desperate, Perseverance, Complex, Criminal, Badass, Confident, Narcissistic
Additional Character Details
Name: Kila
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Selfless, Badass, Charming, Faithful, Engaging, Heroic, Leader, Masculine, Adventurous, Heartthrob, Honorable, Skillful
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