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Made Man by Tidia (PG-13-R-ish)
Fandom: The Magnificent Seven
Title: Made Man
Pairing: None
Author On LJ: Not as far as I know
Author's Website: Tidia's Magnificent Seven Page
As I mentioned in the overview, one of the biggest Alternate Universes in the Magnificent Seven fandom is the ATF AU. It's easily as popular as the show's original setting so there's no shortage of good stories but every now and then one comes along that really stands out. Made Man is one of those. I read this one at least five years ago but it was still the first one to pop into my mind when I knew I'd be reccing for the Boys. The thing about the Seven is that they're very adaptable. The concepts and themes translate easily into other realities as well as the characters themselves. The real trick to it is incorporating the backstory. Vin's backstory of being a wanted man usually doesn't get brought over but in Made Man Tidia finds a very unique way to do it. In the series, Vin is set up by a man named Eli Joe. In Made Man, Vin is sent undercover with the mafia as one of his old military buddies (Eli Guiseppe) is in with the Family and gives him instant credibility. The story is a very good read. The characterizations are there, despite the changed settings, (one can easily picture Eric Close delivering Vin's lines) the storyline becomes a strong parallel to what happened in the series and is, on it's own, a great read anyway. This is one to read on a day when you've got a few hours and a good cup of coffee to go with.
And, to make the best of it, you don't have to wait impatiently for the sequel. Tidia's already written that too.
Made Man
Title: Made Man
Pairing: None
Author On LJ: Not as far as I know
Author's Website: Tidia's Magnificent Seven Page
As I mentioned in the overview, one of the biggest Alternate Universes in the Magnificent Seven fandom is the ATF AU. It's easily as popular as the show's original setting so there's no shortage of good stories but every now and then one comes along that really stands out. Made Man is one of those. I read this one at least five years ago but it was still the first one to pop into my mind when I knew I'd be reccing for the Boys. The thing about the Seven is that they're very adaptable. The concepts and themes translate easily into other realities as well as the characters themselves. The real trick to it is incorporating the backstory. Vin's backstory of being a wanted man usually doesn't get brought over but in Made Man Tidia finds a very unique way to do it. In the series, Vin is set up by a man named Eli Joe. In Made Man, Vin is sent undercover with the mafia as one of his old military buddies (Eli Guiseppe) is in with the Family and gives him instant credibility. The story is a very good read. The characterizations are there, despite the changed settings, (one can easily picture Eric Close delivering Vin's lines) the storyline becomes a strong parallel to what happened in the series and is, on it's own, a great read anyway. This is one to read on a day when you've got a few hours and a good cup of coffee to go with.
And, to make the best of it, you don't have to wait impatiently for the sequel. Tidia's already written that too.
Made Man