Crimson Gold

ADVENTURE CRIME SUSPENSE / THRILLER DETECTIVE EPIC ACTION FAMILY HISTORICAL FICTION MYSTERY DRAMA
1920s & '30s
Donna Kolling Lear
Logline
Logline –– 1939 - George Johnson’s brother, Harmon and his wife, Zelda, have been murdered in the Dutch Hills of Alaska, along with two other men. Harmon has left a large estate and his ex-con brother Ron wants it all. George travels from Southern California. When he arrives, he finds himself at odds with his brother. Ron finally comes around, joining forces with George, U.S Commissioner Bob Maywood and FBI Agent James Riley to find the killer. The investigation stalls when the primary suspect is murdered. Then George finds Zelda’s diary and gives the investigation new life. They now have a new suspect and the confirmation that there are thousands of dollars in gold buried at one of Harmon’s mining sites.
Genre
Adventure, Crime, Suspense / Thriller, Detective, Epic, Action, Family, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Drama,
Short Summary
1939, Prospecting Community in the Dutch Hills of Alaska. Four people are dead. Harmon Johnson, Zelda Johnson and John Brady have been brutally murdered. Elias Franks, an old prospector, died from a single gunshot wound to the head. It appears to be a murder/suicide case.
Setting
1939 Alaska
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: George Johnson
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring, Perseverance, Romantic, Visionary, Uneducated, Faithful, Leader, Underdog, Adventurous, Aggressive, Confident, Decisive, Honorable, Masculine, Heroic, Selfless, Skillful, Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Ron Johnson
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Power-hungry, Secretive, Unapologetic, Villainous, Adventurous, Manipulative, Outspoken, Greedy, Aggressive, Blunt, Criminal
Additional Character Details
Name: Bob Maywood
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Strong Moral Code, Engaging, Faithful, Flexible, Heroic, Masculine, Patriotic, Visionary, Aggressive, Confident, Educated, Skillful, Decisive, Leader, Selfless, Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: James Riley
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Educated, Heroic, Lone Wolf, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Confident, Decisive, Aspiring, Complex, Secretive