SGA Rec: Retromancy, Sheppard/Caldwell, NC-17

[icarus]

Retromancy by JiM, Sheppard/Caldwell, John/Rodney, NC-17

"Steven Caldwell, if he were being honest, didn't really think he'd planned on sex with John Sheppard." Then Rodney finds out.

Who can resist a Caldwell story where he refers to himself, obliquely, as "a controlling bastard with delusions of adequacy"? With steamy, lurid sex and videotapes? Not to mention the blackmail, lest we forget. Steven Caldwell's voice with his dry, strange combination of arrogance and self-aware humility pervades this story. He's a hard-ass, yet you get the impression that no one is tougher on Steven Caldwell than Steven Caldwell. Rodney finding out and the upshot is just icing on the cake. JiM's a great writer with a fantastic ability to make minor characters come to life. Go, go read!

Comments

[littlemousling]

Hmm. What does it say about me (or you?) that I've already read this - recently - but immediately opened it to reread after skimming your review?

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

That it's damned good story? Or perhaps, the idea of John Sheppard and Caldwell is just kinky enough to hit some very interesting buttons. :D

Icarus

[jimpage363.livejournal.com]

Did I ever say Thank You for this incredible review?

THANK YOU!

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Well, that's one of my favorite stories. You're welcome. Do you have any idea how many times I've read it? You created my image of Steven Caldwell.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

By the way, have I mentioned that you do not write enough? *picks up your website and shakes it down for more stories*