The Land Bridge Series by Jane Mailander

[doll-revolution.livejournal.com]

well, this is a different sort of rec from me. and i'm telling you right off: bodie dies. so fair warning.

Fandom: PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle(implied), Doyle/Murphy
Author on LJ: probably
Author Website: i don't know
Why this must be read: normally, i hate stories that mess with my OTP, especially when someone dies. but this story is worth reading regardless, because it contains one of the most detailed, true, resonant, heart-wrenching depictions of grief i've ever encountered. i guarantee you'll remember this story for a long time.

the fact that it's well-written, insightful, and shows the growth, changes and acceptance of the characters is just icing on the cake. jane has sent it up as five short stories, but really, it's just one long one, and you should read it that way, all of them straight through. so go: read!

Land-Bridge
Migration
Settlement
Exploration
Commemoration

ETA: ok, i see this was already rec'ed, back in oct 03 (how did i miss that?) go read it anyway; i'll do another one soon

Comments

Jane Mailander

[maaseru.livejournal.com]

It's worth the extra rec, for those who might have missed it. It's a great example of Jane's amazing characterisation work, and I *still* get shivers at CI5's annual New Year's Eve midnight tradition.

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

You know, I resisted reading this the first time it was recced because of the death warning. But this time I read them all through, and I am so happy I did so. What a wonderfully wrought, rich story arc. Thanks so much for recommending it.

[ex-lonicera600.livejournal.com]

Although I adore Jane Mailander's TS fics, I have difficulties with her Pros' stories. This series is very well written and the above mentioned new year's tradition at CI5 will be unforgettable for me. However, I'm sorry to say I cannot really care for her Murphy. He remains strangely two-dimensional and lifeless, and I simply cannot see Ray partnered with such a pale shadow after the vibrant and deeply beloved Bodie.

[m31andy.livejournal.com]

Please note, the stories have now moved to:

1. Landbridge (http://www.thecircuitarchive.com/tca/archive/4/landbridge.html)
2. Migration (http://www.thecircuitarchive.com/tca/archive/4/migration.html)
3. Settlement (http://www.thecircuitarchive.com/tca/archive/4/settlement.html)
4. Exploration (http://www.thecircuitarchive.com/tca/archive/4/exploration.html)
5. Commemoration (http://www.thecircuitarchive.com/tca/archive/4/commemoration.html)