Heat Wave
Logline
HEAT WAVE begins in Chena Hot Springs, Alaska, but the political intrigue and murder spread to Washington, D.C., and into the labyrinth of an Aspen, Colorado energy research facility, where free-marketers manufacture chaos in the electrical grid, and where Emory confronts a terrifying a secret from his past.
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama, Political, Suspense / Thriller,
Short Summary
An assassin executes a U.S. presidential candidate. To witness and eccentric reporter, Sam Emory, it echoes a killing three years earlier that transformed his life. Voters elect a new, environmentalist president, a colleague of the slain candidate. But a powerful industrialist has to stop him.
Setting
Alaska; Aspen, CO; Washington DC.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Twist, Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Sam Emory
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Funny, Heroic, Lone Wolf, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Blunt, Aspiring, Visionary, Honorable, Romantic, Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Jack Sheldon
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Honorable, Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Visionary, Complex, Faithful, Gracious, Romantic, Adventurous, Educated
Additional Character Details
Name: Amanda Ballantine
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Educated, Leader, Manipulative, Unapologetic, Beautiful, Charming, Complex, Confident, Engaging, Obedient, Seductive
Additional Character Details
Name: Robin Lampson
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Beautiful, Charming, Educated, Patriotic, Complex, Faithful, Gracious, Romantic, Sexy