Soul Trials

Zine
Title:	Soul Trials
Publisher:	Requiem Publications
Editor:
Author(s):	Shorts
Cover Artist(s):	Geli
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Date(s):	2000
Series?:	yes
Medium:	print
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Fandom:	The Sentinel/Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Language:	English
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cover by Geli

Soul Trials is a 154-page slash crossover novel by Shorts. It is a sequel to Soul Bonds.

Summary: Continues Blair Sandburg, Jim Ellison, Kermit Griffin and Peter Caine's life together and how they must come together to defeat a common enemy.

Reactions and Reviews

Don't let the Kung Fu crossover scare you off -- you don't need to be a Kung Fu fan to understand what's going on, or who the guys are. I knew only that Kermit was a mysterious guy/ex-CIA agent-type, who worked on the tv show (I didn't even know if he was a cop or not). And I knew what Chris Potter looked like (the actor who plays Peter Caine). That was it. :) The author gives plenty of info, all you'd need. I assume if I were a big KF fan, there'd be nuances or references that'd be great, but I didn't find anything missing when I read it. As for me, I liked both of these novels! I like non-traditional relationships (3 ways are good, these are a 4-way), I like to meet other characters/couples (we meet Peter Caine and Kermit Someone-or-other from Kung Fu: The Legend Continues), I like insights into Jim's past (Jim and Kermit are old lovers). These novels actually do feel much like two chapters of one long piece (from what I recall -- I read Soul Bonds over a year ago!). It had plot, it had sex, it had mysticism. Oh yeah, and Geli's art was wonderful, too! So, if you get some extra money, go for it! They're fast, fun reads -- no big, introspective angst, just lots of action. I really like those. Not enough of them, in my opinion. Kinda reminds me of Yvonne's style. And the nice layout is cool to have.