No Higher Ground
Logline
Sam Czerny’s career as a xenobiologist was relegated to studying strange life forms deep in the oceans. Then a Chinese mining facility discovers an unusual artifact on the far side of the moon. A device which could change the way humanity sees itself and its place in the galaxy. Sam finds himself on the project of his dreams only to get caught up in a sudden war between the US and China. A war that prevents the two governments from noticing an even more dangerous arrival.
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Suspense / Thriller,
Short Summary
Sam Czerny is invited to explore an artifact on the far side of the moon. As he makes his greatest discovery as a xenobiologist, a war between China and the US makes it all but impossible for the countries to pay attention to an existential threat.
Setting
California, China, the Far side of the Moon
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Sam Czerny
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Faithful, Funny, Heroic, Outspoken, Skillful, Adventurous, Educated
Additional Character Details
Name: Protector 304
Age: 1000000
Gender:
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Complex, Confident, Decisive, Educated, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Sophisticated, Blunt
Additional Character Details
Name: Trish Stern
Age: 37
Gender: Female
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Sophisticated, Aggressive, Badass, Complex, Confident, Decisive, Perseverance
Additional Character Details
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