stargateficrec | Jack and the Ripper by Dragonfly Promises NC17

Rec Category: Drama
Pairing: Jack/Daniel, Teal’c/Sam
Category: Pre-slash, AU, Angst, H/C, Drama
Warning: Minor Character death and Homicide
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: Dragonfly Promise’s Page at area52

Link: Jack and the Ripper

Why This Must Be Read: I normally do not read alternate reality stories and I stay away from alternate reality series…well this one intrigued me and I finally broke down today and read the first story in a 17 part series. I was wowed! This is the Alternate Reality Bytes series where Jack, Sam, Murray (Teal’c) and Hammond are detectives. Daniel is a Profiler for the FBI. Jack is on the trail of a vicious serial killer and ends up enlisting Daniel’s help. As they hunt down the killer, a friendship develops between Daniel and Jack. Minor characters that we all know and love make an appearance as well. During a particularly sad scene Daniel confronts a strange man and what happens next was shocking to me. I had to read it twice to make sure I actually read it right. But what I really loved about this story was Daniel as a Profiler. It was believably written and the way the author carries the story and the characterizations is strong and keeps you engaged throughout. You don’t want to stop reading even during long explanations because it is fascinating. Each character is fully realized in their new role but at the same time – they are our beloved characters. I think you will enjoy this story – and I am looking forward to reading the rest!!