Hired to locate the missing daughter of a billionaire, a relentless private detective with a history of violence will plunge deep into a shadowy underworld of drugs, criminals, and exploitation to find her.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
106pp
Genre:
Action, Crime, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
Jessica Jones meets True Detective in Trail of Shadows, a gritty neo-noir thriller about a relentless private investigator’s search for her troubled sister. Blending raw emotional stakes with pulse-pounding action, the story dives deep into family secrets, the cost of justice, and the strength it takes to fight your demons while battling the criminal underworld. Elektra Ravensworth, a former narcotics detective turned private investigator, is no stranger to tough cases. Jaded but fiercely determined, Elektra is drawn back into a perilous world when her estranged half-sister Melinda disappears, leaving behind a trail of bad decisions and mounting debts. Hired by her enigmatic father, billionaire Harrison Montgomery, Elektra must trace Melinda’s descent into the city’s seedy underbelly, uncovering links to dangerous criminals and unraveling layers of betrayal. As Elektra pieces together Melinda’s tangled web of lies, she encounters a violent drug network, shady dealings, and a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by Ridley Collins, a brutal crime lord who’s been tightening his grip on the streets. Facing off against thugs, corrupt officials, and her own family’s fractured history, Elektra fights to unearth the truth while battling the scars of her past. With her investigative skills and Marine Corps grit, Elektra navigates a treacherous path, uncovering not just what happened to Melinda, but the dangerous legacy left by those who should have protected her. As time runs out, Elektra must decide whether saving her sister is worth the price of confronting her deepest fears—and risking her life against insurmountable odds.

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The Writer: Scott Sawitz

I write genre-driven character studies populated by people at their worst — complex, flawed, and typically off-balance. My scripts mix dark thrills with off-kilter humor amid the absurdities of life. My feature Save State is streaming now on Tubi, Amazon, FuboTV, iTunes, ReVeel and a number of other places. It's a great watch, I'd like to think! I’ve been optioned four times, worked as a freelance sports writer, and I’ll probably make you laugh (or roll your eyes) before I do anything else. Oh — and my dog is cuter than yours. Go to bio
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