SHADY PLACE – David Byrne (Launch Pad)
0| The Launch Pad Manuscript Competition Presents… | |
| Title: | SHADY PLACE |
| Logline: | When a former detective reluctantly moves into a retirement community, he discovers that his neighbor is an ex-mobster he caught years ago and is now in witness protection. Not only does he have to overcome his hatred to compete for the affections of a woman they both want, the two men must team up to solve a series of murders affecting the residents of this sleepy town. |
| Pitch: | GRUMPY OLD MEN meets HOT FUZZ |
| Writer: | David Byrne |
| Genre: | Comedy | Crime | Mystery |
| Why to Read: | This is a hit comedy in the making. The manuscript taps into the underserved senior audience with a creative premise, tons of laughs, and a collection of fantastic characters, making this a read for anyone who enjoys a good comedic mystery. If that wasn’t enough, should this ever be adapted, these are the roles that any aging star would kill to get their hands on. The added fun of the retirement village helps give this a unique POV with a lot of laughs. Still, the writer does not neglect the emotional aspects of the situation and deftly taps into the mind of the protagonist, effortlessly and effectively conveying his grief and frustration. Meanwhile the plot is chock full of great, unexpected twists, and high stakes to keep the reader engaged. |
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