Remote Control

(1) Remote Control (Sentinel)

By Mackie
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 26th August 2000 (3)

This story has a warning at the top of it. Heed it. I read the story anyway, even though I don't like torture, but I was warned. However, that aside, the characterisation was very good, especially Jim. The plot wasn't an OTT cliche. I liked the senses clues that Jim followed, and the odd kind of zone that Jim had was intriguing.

(2) Interlude 1 - White Zone (Sentinel)

By Mackie
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 26th August 2000 (4)

I'm not really sure of the positioning of this story in the series. It is set a month after Remote Control, which means, if you really want to read them chronologically, it should be set after Splinters, but the author lists it second. This is a vignette, a necessary conversation. I'm still intrigued by that 3D zone, would like to see more.

(3) Blind Sided (Sentinel)

By Mackie
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 26th August 2000 (5)

This follows on almost immediately after Remote Control and shows both Jim and Blair's reaction, the aftermath of the previous story. This was well done; emotional shock, more jeopardy, realizations and affirmation. Not to mention a little touch of otherness.

(4) Splinters (Sentinel)

By Mackie
Reviewed by Kathryn A on 26th August 2000 (6)

This follows on very soon after Blind Sided. The end was too rushed (and therefore made unbelievable) but otherwise it was good; the bad guys were scarily efficient, but Jim and Blair managed to be clever too. At this point, this series has become AU. If the author wishes to write more of it, that is...