
Synopsis/Details
When Amelia Grace collapses and dies after taking an ordinary headache pill, her daughter and twin sister are left devastated. But the real horror begins when a forensic investigation reveals she was poisoned — by cyanide. Detective Adam and his partner Ruiz uncover a chilling pattern of tampered medicine bottles across the state. As more victims fall, suspicion shifts from family to strangers to an unlikely suspect: Elaine Carter, a seemingly grieving widow. What follows is a high-stakes chase through grief, lies, and buried trauma. With national panic escalating and time running out, Adam must uncover the truth before more lives are lost.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Social Justice
Story Situation:
Murderous adultery
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Judge
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Middle Aged, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Criminal
Advanced
Subgenre:
Techno-Thriller
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Death
Drug Topics:
Legal Drugs
Time Period:
The Eighties (1980–1989)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Summer
Illness Topics:
Physical, Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Family