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| Plot Summary of Southern Cross |
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"When the city's main computer is infected with a virus and numerous gang activities leaving clues, Police Chief Virginia West and Rookie Police Officer Andy Brazil must investigate."
Troy Buerger, Resident Scholar
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"A gang is committing crimes in Richmond, Virginia. A string of ATM robberies turns to vicious murder. Andy Brazil works with Chief Hammer and Depurty Chief West to solve these and other crimes that the Pike Gang has taken credit for. Meanwhile, other events in Richmond are taking place and offer comic relief for spectators. Some, like Mr. Bubba Fluck, feel they should step forward to offer assistance to the police department. It all comes together in the end at the biggest parade in the city's history. "
Tracey Ray, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Southern Cross |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 20%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 30%
Time/era of story:
- 1980's-1999
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
General Crime (including known murderer)
Yes
Who's the criminal enemy here?
- breaking up gang
Main Character
Gender
- Male
- Female
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
Age:
- 20's-30's
- 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- a little
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- a teen
Profession/status:
- student
- killer
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
- deluded
- wild
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
Motive of antagonist
- kicks
The antagonists are:
- gangs
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Pacific NW
- Mid-Atlantic states
City?
Yes
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
Person
- rotating 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
- very gorey descriptions deaths/dead bodies
How many deaths?
- 2
Unusual forms of death
- perforation--bullets
- perforation--swords/knives
Unusual form of death?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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