TIDAL POOLS
Logline
When the body of a cantankerous lobsterman washes up on a small island in Southern Maine, it sparks controversy, an arrest and unexpected plot twists in the coastal village of Somers Beach. A recent law school graduate, is asked to represent an old friend who is accused of killing a Maine lobsterman. The accused, a black man who once saved the lawyers life, needed legal help and was adamant that the young lawyer, despite his lack of real world experience, be the one to help him. Reluctantly, Charles Atkins agrees to defend his friend. His attempt to find the murderer leads to intrigue, frustration and two dramatic trials as well as the discovery of the traditions of the lobster fishing in Maine. The story tests the lawyer’s faith in his client and himself and leads the reader on a journey though coastal communities in Southern Maine, Massachusetts and South Carolina.
Genre
Young Adult, Mystery, Suspense / Thriller, Crime, Drama, Romance
Short Summary
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Setting
Story is set in a small coastal village in Maine. The plot takes the reader along the picturesque coast and to inland courthouses for trials.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
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Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Happy Ending, Coming of Age
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Charles Atkins
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Empathetic, Faithful, Perseverance, Honorable, Romantic, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Confident, Educated
Additional Character Details
Name: Henry Brand a black man accused of murdering a local lobsterman.
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Complex, Desperate, Empathetic, Insecure, Naive, Gracious, Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Judge Stilwell, a retired judge who steps in to assist the young lawyer.
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Engaging, Romantic, Seductive, Beautiful, Confident, Educated, Gracious, Heartthrob, Charming
Additional Character Details
Name: Peter is a young law student who signs on to assist Charles in handling the trial and investigations.
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Aspiring, Blunt, Confident, Perseverance, Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Aggressive, Educated, Faithful, Flexible, Honorable