Prison by Jack Reuben Darcy (NC-17)

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Author on LJ: does anyone know?
Author Website: Guest Author's section of AngieT's Web Page

Why this must be read:
I mentioned before that I love AUs, and this is my other all-time favorite Sentinel AU. Set in 1937 Singapore, it's like stepping back in time, to a world on the brink of war, in a city of ex-patriots who all want to forget. Jim is a man struggling with his senses and his identity. Blair is a student of human nature with some demons of his own.

Slash fandoms everywhere are filled with stories where the characters fall suddenly, easily together, and I enjoy them, but there's something particularly satisfying about a story in which the characters struggle to come to terms with their feelings, where they have to fight society's attitudes and their own preconceptions to be able to embrace their love. "Prison" is just such a story. Epic and lush, filled with wonderful historical details and powerful emotions, it's the kind of story that you'll fall into and never want to end. And while you're at it, check out Jack's other stories. I highly recommend them all.


Go read and leave the author some love:
Prison

Comments

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Completely OT tig but is that icon one of the Gish sisters??? *swoons*

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Yes! It's Lillian Gish. suiteblue makes these beautiful icons with old film stars. You should check it out!

[(Anonymous)]

I remember reading "Prison" years ago. It's absolutely gorgeous! It's kinda long, but it is so worth it! Jack Reuben Darcy is a terrific writer. This is a real treat!

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

This truly is a great story, isn't it? I got so caught up rereading it that I read the whole story in one sitting. I love all Jack's writing.

[tonicollins.livejournal.com]

I love Jack's writing; many moons ago he started a Sentinel au based on Braveheart that, to my knowledge, was never finished. I burn a candle in its memory.

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if I ever read that Braveheart story, but I totally agree about Jack's writing. It's amazing!

[rachel-martin64.livejournal.com]

Lenore, I am so glad to see you're doing Sentinel recs. I remember you as one of the best Sentinel writers, and you're reccing some of the best stories in the fandom. Thank you very much! Rachel

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you! That's so lovely to hear. I'm so glad you've been enjoying the recs. I've had the best time rereading my old favorite stories!