The Actor
Framed for killing the U.S. president, Jax fights to prove his innocence to a career driven criminal psychologist, his only contact while awaiting trial.
Jax, an ordinary American with a modest acting background, stands accused of assassinating the U.S. president. Despite compelling evidence, he insists he was at a lighthouse filming a documentary during the incident. Every attempt to prove his innocence, from the smoking gun to alibi, fails. Enter Francis, an ambitious criminal psychologist skilled in changing the minds of the criminally insane. In their intense conversations, unraveling Jax’s mind becomes a journey of self-discovery for both, leading to the uncovering of the shocking truth.
I’m writing the first draft. Would love other peoples inputs at this stage though.
This could be great, but all depends on your writing skill. Whether Jax is innocent or discovers his guilt will be the turning point. Personally, when I invest time in main characters I like to see them rise above the accusations, so I would keep him innocent. Watch/read Silence of the Lambs for a good… Read more »