THE GRIM – Scott Leddy (Launch Pad)
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| Title: | THE GRIM |
| Logline: | In a post-apocalyptic future, a disease has swept the world, killing much of the population and leaving some of the survivors unnaturally ruthless and bloodthirsty. A teen born into slavery to these evil masters meets a mysterious girl whose biology might hold the key to curing the disease, and they set out to save humanity, both from the plague and from its own darkest impulses. |
| Pitch: | I AM LEGEND meets THE MAZE RUNNER |
| Writer: | Scott Leddy |
| Genre: | Action | Sci-Fi | Young Adult |
| Why to Read: | This manuscript succeeds largely on the merits of its exceptional protagonist, a young man who is strong, smart and empathetic, but has learned to downplay those traits in order to survive in the brutal world. He’s forced to kill in order to survive, but doesn’t relish it as some others would, making him stand out within his own world, but also in the world of YA fiction leads. His relatable journey will immediately draw the reader into the expertly crafted dystopian world that the writer has created. The writing is descriptive, thoughtful and evocative, demonstrating a clear voice and vision that extends from visual descriptions to tone, atmosphere and even dialogue. This immersive experience elevates the perfectly paced high-stakes storyline to a truly cinematic experience, taking the reader on a journey that will terrify and move them, but above all, make them think. |
| Request: | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE MANUSCRIPT |
