Final Price

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ACTION ADVENTURE CRIME FUNNY DETECTIVE SUSPENSE/THRILLER

Contemporary

J. Gregory Smith

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Submision Type

book

Logline

A frustrated car salesman goes on a serial killing spree targeting annoying customers who won't buy. The killer is chased by an Asian-American detective and his savant-like former police partner. Told from the POV of both the killer and the detective.

Genre

Action,Adventure,Crime,Funny,Detective,Suspense/Thriller

Short Summary

We see the killer drop groceries into the laps of an Asian couple in their store before executing them. The scene changes to the detective at another crime scene where a convenience store clerk has been shot and has a lemon crushed into his face.

Setting

Wilmington, Delaware

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Overcoming Monster/Villain

Plot - Other Elements

Twist

Mature Audience Themes

Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity

Main Character Details

Name: Paul Chang

Age: Mid-30's

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Complex,Confident,Crazy,Empathetic,Faithful,Heroic,Educated,Leader,Masculine,Skillful,Secretive,Unapologetic

Additional Character Details

Name: Nelson Rogers

Age: Mid-30s

Gender: Male

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Clumsy,Complex,Empathetic,Faithful,Educated,Honorable,Insecure,Underdog,Modest,Blunt,Funny,Skillful,Visionary,Lone Wolf

Additional Character Details

Name: Shamus Ryan

Age: Mid-20's

Gender: Male

Role: antagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive,Complex,Crazy,Criminal,Desperate,Villainous,Power Hungry,Funny,Secretive,Unapologetic,Lone Wolf

Additional Character Details

Name: Shu

Age: Early 60's

Gender: Male

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Faithful,Honorable,Modest,Obedient,Blunt,Selfless,Skillful,Secretive,Strong Moral Code

About The Author

Greg Smith is the bestselling author of the thrillers, A Noble Cause and the Flamekeepers as well as the Paul Chang Mystery series including his breakthrough novel, Final Price and the sequels, Legacy of the Dragon and Send in the Clowns all published by Thomas & Mercer. Prior to writing fiction full time, Greg worked in public relations in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. He has an MBA from the College of William & Mary and a BA in English from Skidmore College. His debut novel, Final Price, was first released as a self-published work before being signed to Thomas & Mercer and re-released. Greg is now working on a new thriller series ( The Reluctant Hustler) starting with Quick Fix, released in 2018, as well as short stories. Greg currently lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife and son. Contact: gregsmithbooks@yahoo.com

Target Audiences

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

Target Gender: Male Leaning

Group Specific

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Publishing Details

Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Year Published: 2010

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

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