Chrysalis (Sentinel story)

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Fanfiction
Title: Chrysalis
Author(s): Mab Browne
Date(s): 20 May 2012
Length: 24,768 words
Genre(s): Slash, Science Fiction, Space AU
Fandom(s): The Sentinel
Relationship(s): Jim/Blair
External Links: Chrysalis on Sentinel Big Bang site
Chrysalis on Mab's Wordpress
Chrysalis on AO3 (without artwork)
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Chrysalis is a Jim/Blair story by Mab Browne. It was written for the 2012 Sentinel Reverse Bang to accompany art made by Helvetica.

Summary

Jim Ellison has five enhanced senses and a secret. When he flees the planet Cubero on the space hauler 'Monarch', his secret puts both Jim and the hauler's owner, Blair Sandburg, in danger.

Reactions and Reviews

I got lucky enough to drive The Sentinel van this month, right after the fics from the sentinelbigbang had finished posting. Chrysalis was one of the stand-out entries. Long, plotty, gorgeously written, this AU combines the best of The Sentinel with clever, provocative sci-fic, reminiscent of Isaac Asimov or Heinlein. I can't recommend it highly enough. Combined with some gorgeous artwork from Helvetic, this can't be missed.[1]

Mab is superb at building AU worlds that make sense and still keep our Jim and Blair recognizable. And Helvetica's art is always gorgeous. They did a great job collaborating, and this is a well-deserved rec.[2]

This was written for the Sentinel Reverse Bang challenge held earlier this year. The artwork and story really enhance each other. Mab has probably written enough AUs to populate this category for days. This is one of her best.[3]

References

  1. ^ Chrysalis by Mab_Browne (Mature), Archived version at Crack Van. Posted 3 June 2012.
  2. ^ Chrysalis by Mab_Browne (Mature), Archived version at Crack Van. Posted 3 June 2012.
  3. ^ The Sentinel: Chrysalis by Mab, Archived version at Fancake. Posted 1 November 2012, archived 10 January 2023.