House of Apache Fires

ACTION ADVENTURE HISTORICAL FICTION MYSTERY SUSPENSE / THRILLER WAR
1940s & '50s
Morgan Jameson
Logline
Badly shot up over Italy by a Messerschmitt nightfighter, P-61 Black Widow pilot Jake Ellison leaves the death and destruction of WWII Europe to return home to Arizona, only to be faced with the brutal murder of his ex-fiancee's younger sister. While his legs and heart heal in the Sedona sun, Jake finds himself trying to solve the mystery of Lily's death, only to be drawn into a fanatical Nazi plot to bring the U.S. to its knees - a mission that will strike at the very heart of America.
Genre
Action, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Suspense / Thriller, War,
Short Summary
You first meet Jake, an injured pilot, as he is asked to identify the body of his ex-fiancee's little sister. Raised on a ranch, shot up in Italy, unable to fly or ride, he feels impotent and helpless and decides to try and find her killer(s).
Dramatic revenge.
Setting
Sedona, Arizona and Europe.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Jake Ellison
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Faithful, Heartthrob, Heroic, Confident, Charming, Clumsy, Complex, Leader, Patriotic, Perseverance, Aspiring, Selfless, Honorable, Masculine, Modest, Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous
Additional Character Details
Name: Kessler
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Complex, Faithful, Patriotic, Aggressive, Badass, Decisive, Desperate, Honorable, Leader, Masculine, Obedient, Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
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Additional Character Details
Name: Morrison, Morrie for short
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Engaging, Funny, Outspoken, Romantic, Selfless, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Beautiful, Charming, Confident, Educated, Honorable, Sexy
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