| After a decade in prison, convicted of raping a classmate, Ben Harvey, is released when DNA evidence proves his innocence. Shortly after being released, Laura Shay, his accuser, is found murdered in her apartment. Ben is the prime suspect.
Chicago Police Detective Jeremy Ransom, with the help of his elderly friend, Emily Charters, begins looking into the ten year old rape. The answer to who killed Laura Shay, will be found in the past. Who really raped Laura Shay? Why did she lie? So many unanswered questions and the answers will point directly to the rapist/murderer. | ||
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Plot & Themes How difficult to spot villain? - Moderately Challenging Time/era of story: What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 90% Misc. Murder Plotlets - Proving innocence of very obvious suspect Kind of investigator descript. of violence and chases - 30 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10 % Crime Thriller Yes Crime plotlets: Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes General Crime (including known murderer) Yes Who's the criminal enemy here? - rapist Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Main Adversary Identity: - Male Motive of antagonist - revenge Setting City? Yes City: - Chicago |
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