I have followed a diversion into alternative universe territory. The van is running well, but the views are very different.
Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Length: 53,161 words
Author on LJ
judesmkThe LJ seems to have been created purely for posting to the Big Bang.
Author website/archives JudesWhy this must be read: This is a long and satisfying novel-length AU set in the theatrical world. Unlike Masquerade, which I recced a week or so ago, the lads are not undercover. Doyle really is an actor/singer and Bodie a successful producer looking for a lead for his new production. The men get off to a bad start (just as the lads do in fanon in their partnership), but the twists and turns of the story bring them together. The descriptions of the world and the jobs are detailed and satisfying, and at all times we can see the personalities of the lads, and ask ourselves what things might have been like if they had been born into different circumstances. The answers to that question are what can create a good AU and this story certainly does. It was written for the 2011 Big Bang and has beautiful accompanying art by
mella68. There are only two stories on Judes’ AO3 account and I do hope we hear more from this brilliant author.
Sing My Heart