THIRTEEN MATCHES
ECO-THRILLER I FANTASY
COMPS: 47 METERS DOWN, PAN'S LABYRINTH, THE DESCENT
Setting: Present Day/Florida
Safe-T pesticide office assistant, Aideen Ray (30s) sets out on a path for a safe life and golf course home--but after a breakup with her day trader boyfriend, she finds herself fighting for her life, deep in a sinkhole cave with only 13 matches remaining.
In the chilling darkness, Aideen taps into her primal instincts, navigating an unforgiving environment, in order to get back home to her dying mother. However, HADES stalks Aideen, seeking to make her his queen for all of the seasons--giving him ultimate power over the upper and lower worlds. Aideen's fears of the natural world changes; as she gains strength throughout her struggles.
Thirteen Matches is a twist on a Greek myth about how the seasons came about via the agreement between Demeter and Hades. This urban spin focuses on Demeter's daughter, Aideen, who is next in line to wield the power of the insects, who hold the keys to reverse mankind's destruction of the environment.
A Recommend *9/10 from Coverfly.