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Submission Synopsis
The Greatest
by Walter S. Adams
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Length:
83,335 words
Genre:
Detective
Action/Adventure
Thriller
Book in One Sentence:
He started as an
unwanted orphan but rose to the heights of the world’s greatest matador
only to be murdered in his prime, and now two detectives must solve this
crime, but quickly they become the next targets for death in this
Detective/Action thriller.
Blurb/Logline:
A young American
child runs away from home to Mexico and emerges years later as the world’s
greatest bullfighter, only to meet his fate, but not in the bullring. One
of the countless women drawn to this ultimate hero of the corrida
proves that the animals he constantly faced in the bullring can’t compare
to an evil woman on a mission.
Now it’s up to two Monterrey cops to solve the
mystery of who accomplished what hundreds of fierce bulls couldn’t. Can
they solve the crime while preserving the reputation of the greatest
matador ever? Unfortunately, the greatest bullfighter’s murderer isn’t
done yet. As the detectives get closer to what really happened, they now
are targeted for death. The Greatest explores the darkest
sides of bullfighting, greed, and revenge as it catapults the reader to
its lethal climax. Olé!
Synopsis:
After his parents are
killed in an automobile accident, young Lemuel is foisted upon distant
relatives he can’t stand. On a day trip into Mexico, Lemuel seizes upon an
opportunity to claim his freedom. Fate delivers him to one of the
wealthiest families in Mexico and he’s groomed to become a great
matador. At the peak of his illustrious career, he’s enticed to a
beautiful woman’s apartment where he’s brutally murdered. As a pair of
Monterrey detectives follows leads that send them all over Mexico, they
soon become the murderer’s next targets as they are lured into a lethal
web in the novel’s deadly climax.
Author's Bio:
I'm a 35-year veteran of the classroom and
I've written hundreds of articles for local, regional, and national
publications. The Greatest is my second venture into long fiction.
Relying on the adage that one should write about what he knows best, I
drew from my experiences as my
inspiration for this must-read novel.
Prominent Person Endorsements:
“The story of young Lemuel and his exploits was
engaging, and the author does a commendable job of inhabiting his young
character’s heartbroken yet untamed consciousness. Also, the author does a
good job of delaying gratification for the reader by flashing forward to
the detective story, just at the point when we most want to hear about Lemuel’s amazing ascent from orphanhood to bullfighting stardom.”… “The
novel certainly has an interesting premise.”… “What a wonderful idea for a
story! I love the character of Lemuel. He’s such a charming child, and you
really root for him to escape the clutches of his negligent aunt and
uncle.”
Movie Sales:
The color, music, pageantry, and excitement of La
Fiesta Brava, landscapes as varied and dramatic as snowbound Downeast
Maine and tropical Mexico, plus a compelling story of murder and intrigue
combine to make for a wonderfully entertaining film.
Author’s Qualifications:
Walter S. Adams is a life-long fan of the corridas. Also, he did extensive researching to make sure his novel rings true. He
accurately captures the facts and the mystique of La Fiesta Brava
and blends it with the intensity of a good detective/action thriller.
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