Tales From the Burn series by Martha Christine (R)

[magician113.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair, other pairings
Length: 120K, 80K & short stories
Author on LJ: psykaos42
Author Website:  Martha Christine at 852 Prospect

Why this must be read:   As apocalyptic stories go, this one’s a doozy.  What would happen if the worst hit when Jim and Blair are separated?  What would their instincts tell them to do?  Would they survive without each other? Martha Christine explores these questions and more in her “Tales From The Burn” series.

The Burn is named for the chemical catastrophe that wipes out people and technology alike, leaving isolated groups to fend for themselves. It’s also the name given to the resulting sickness that kills people randomly after the initial disaster. The first story, "And Winter Fast Approaching",  is told mostly from Jim’s POV, as he struggles to protect a tribe that is no longer recognizably human. As you might expect, there is a great deal of misery and sadness in store for our world, including deaths of canon and original characters. But “where there’s life, there’s hope” and we get to see examples of that as well.

The sequel “Waking the Dead” takes place during Halloween, which is why I included the series this month. The last three are small ficlets set at various times in the Universe.  Enjoy. (and don’t forget feedback if you did!)

And Winter Fast Approaching
Waking the Dead
If Only In My Dreams
Merry Christmas From the Family
Homing Instinct

Comments

[whipsandscums.livejournal.com]

There's a supernatural element in many of her stories, Waking the Dead is one of the creepiest TS stories I've read, perfect for Halloween.

[magician113.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it puts me in mind of some of Martha's gothic tales. Thanks for commenting!

[magician113.livejournal.com]

Oops, I meant the *other* Martha. LOL

[magician113.livejournal.com]

I've got to say that there is just something about The Sentinel. I've written many authors whose stories I've recced and who are no longer in the fandom. They all say basically the same thing -- TS always has their heart. Mine too. It's the reason TS is almost the only fandom I read in. I'm tickled that you are still knocking around and can receive feedback!

Any time you want to follow your heart back to TS we'll be glad to have you! Thank you for what you've already given -- hours of reading pleasure.

[shayalyce.livejournal.com]

This series is one of my all-time favorites and I occassionally go back and read it again. I love The Sentinel fanfiction for its truly awesome archives of wonderful writers' stories - both Gen and Slash. The series really inspired some great writing!

[magician113.livejournal.com]

Oh thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I absolutely agree with everything you've said. Martha Christine's series are highly re-readable, which is the hallmark of a good story. And TS sure has attracted a lion's share of excellent writers.

The boys still inspire fifteen years later, even though the fandom has quieted. If you haven't seen it yet, come over and look at the TS Reverse Big Bang, currently in progress. There will be twenty-two projects in all--artwork that has inspired stories. Check it out here:
http://sentinelbigbang.livejournal.com/

Cheers.