Those good ol boy deputies in small southern regions hate the ACLU. Miss Parker is all snark here and Jarod is all snark too. I love how they bicker and there's usually no intention to actually hurt the other. It's just the way they cope, them playing their roles. The characters are the characters. I'm going to tell you something right now and it's that you're the only person who writes them the way they were during the tv series. I don't want to read a book where I can't recognize my characters from tv. I want them to be the way they're supposed to be. You keep them alive. I'm grateful to you for that. You also write exquisitely and do grammar well but that's icing on a cake that already tastes perfect without any icing.
Reviewer: d_el1 Signed




Date: 22/03/23 02:09 am
I'm reading from the beginning again probably for the eight time. It never gets old. Your prose is delightful, lyrical, and not a word is wasted. You're a wordsmith and a rockstar. I love this plot and can't get enough.
Author's Response:
Eight? Thanks for reading and reviewing, d_el1.
Reviewer: d_el1 Signed




Date: 22/03/23 02:02 am
I'm so here for this right now. This could easily be an episode of The Pretender right now. Because we don't have this series on tv I appreciate even more that you share your natural gifts with us. Thank you. The dream doesn't die if we keep it alive.
Reviewer: nopiupiroie Signed




Date: 16/03/23 01:40 am
Woo hoo! This is how it's done. You blow me away again and again.
Reviewer: twisted Signed




Date: 15/03/23 01:36 am
Oh, ok you have 3 chapters up. I thought there were only 2. This is exquisite like everything you write. Miuna is only a guest star but I hope you will go back and fill in more through Jarod's mourning process and memories. She's a stella original character and she was seriously honest. People will hate on refugees and anyone who doesn't look, live, worship, and love like them. Truth hurts but it's the truth and needs to be told.
Mind you, young lady, I still want more. Now. *cracks whip* Or else.
Reviewer: Monica_Bitch Signed




Date: 14/03/23 08:40 pm
Miss Parker makes an appearance.. and what a hell of an appearance it is. She's perfect, huh! She write them so well. Too well maybe? You really have a knack for characterisations, setting up the scene, and maintaining my excitement all throughout the story. Needless to say I want more. Now. Write young lady!
Reviewer: Monica_Bitch Signed




Date: 14/03/23 08:37 pm
Ohh, I wasn't expecting something like this from you. It's plausible and fast paced. He really should have been handcuffed more on the series and had these brushes with cops.
Reviewer: Monica_Bitch Signed




Date: 14/03/23 08:33 pm
Ahhh. My heart. You really do an amazing job with all aspects of writing. What I always notice the most is characterizations. That one can make or break a story for me no matter how well written because if I don't recognize the characters, if I don't see and hear Jarod, Lyle, Parker, Sydney I can't read it. You do that brilliantly. The only other time I see them this in character is in the TV series.
For me, it's almost as if some of the plausibility is hinged on the characters' explanations and reactions. The Pretender series on tv had some crazy stuff that stretched plausibility but it was plausible when Sydney or Jarod or Broots explained it in their technical intelligent terms. I love that I always recognize them when you write them. Thank you for that. You make it feel like the series never ended.
Reviewer: Leese Signed




Date: 14/03/23 05:50 pm
Just read all 3 chapters and love how fast paced they are. You really know the characters too and how to tell a story. I love dark and rapeyJarod so this won't be my favorite of yours but I'm already reading another of your stories in another tab I've got open that someone recommended for me and oh gods it's getting dark in that one...like damnnnn. Just what I wanted.
Reviewer: Thara Nicole Signed




Date: 14/03/23 02:07 am
*Squees in lifelong, hardcore, diehard pretender fan*
Jarod getting all huffy like this.. ermagherd love it when he does it on the dvds too."a blind woman can even see" oh lordt! Makes my fangirl heart thump harder.
And shout outs to the motorhead tune. My girl Miuna was a metal head mechanic! Yahhh! Please say there'll be more flashbacks to her and how it all unfolded. I love it. Jarod's going back to the Centre. I can't wait. I always wanted to see him back there while Parker is there, too, long term thing. Make it happen please. Love you!
Reviewer: Sammi Signed




Date: 14/03/23 12:44 am
Fabulous as always. There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said. Please keep going.
Reviewer: Jeremy Signed




Date: 13/03/23 11:59 pm
Girl! OMG! I read all three chapters and I want more!! I love Jarod so much and you write him so exactly like him and you do it with all of the characters. But he's my favorite so I don't really care how well the others are written lol. The other characters don't interest me. Miss Parker is such a bitch.. and even her name.. Miss? WTF? Who is she kidding? She's not a queen.. and she only acts tough. Like a dog who snarls and barks and then when you keep getting closer it just pees on itself and starts whimpering... because it's really so scared. I hate her. I'm only interested in Jarod! It's like he's here while I'm reading!! Put more on here!!
Reviewer: Revenant Signed




Date: 13/03/23 07:57 pm
Didn't see this coming and wow top notch. Keep it on.
Reviewer: Jake Signed




Date: 13/03/23 12:40 am
Gonna repeat myself here but I love the crime suspense drama and you combine it with The,Pretender spectacularly.
Reviewer: Jake Signed




Date: 13/03/23 12:38 am
Gripping first chapter.
Reviewer: Jake Signed




Date: 13/03/23 12:35 am
Masterfully written... completely Gutted on Jarrod's behalf but he is clearly in love with Parker and even admitted it and feels like he cheated on her with Miuna ..ooh but I also love Miuna. I can't wait to see how this plays out to resolve... Jarod back in the Centre.. oh please yes .. and make him stay for a while please???
Reviewer: needlepoint Signed




Date: 12/03/23 12:49 am
woot! The characters are always so wonderfully fleshed out when you write them including your originals. Big applause for you. I just want more and more and more forever βΎοΈ
Reviewer: needlepoint Signed




Date: 12/03/23 12:44 am
Oh, I have 3 chapters to catch up. This first one really gripped me. Can't wait for more!
Reviewer: needlepoint Signed




Date: 12/03/23 12:41 am
Ooh so juicy and so noir-ish. I really liked Miuna. Her youth is evident, and she had so much courage and strength. My grandmum is Finnish so I enjoy seeing some of her language. You're really keeping it real and your writing voice is powerful... it's like I can see everything going on. I should be writing my own stuff but I live love yours so damn much I can't stop reading!
Reviewer: Jami Signed




Date: 11/03/23 11:37 pm
I never get tired of reading you!! You're not formulaic or pigeonholed and you branch out to genrebending and you love taking chances and pushing boundaries which is really what writing is about. That and having something else to say, something that means something, something to take away and learn and you always provide that depth so it's not just entertaining it's also important. There is beauty. You also are obviously educated and open minded and you nail the grammar and know how to transition and keep me hanging on in my chair. I hope you will always write for the fanmily.
Reviewer: Lorraina Signed




Date: 11/03/23 08:08 pm
Forgot to say I love that Miuna is a mechanic and listens to motorhead...so awesome π
Reviewer: Contessa Signed




Date: 11/03/23 06:38 pm
Impressive as always, Mirage.
This is plausible, and each character is exactly spot on. You are a gifted store teller and author. Thank you for sharing your natural talents with us and breathing new life into an old series'
Reviewer: Contessa Signed




Date: 11/03/23 06:35 pm
Just perfect π Thank you π’π
Reviewer: lisa Signed




Date: 11/03/23 05:09 pm
Top notch mate. This is the quality I've come to expect and always receive from you. You never disappoint. More!
Reviewer: Con-O Signed




Date: 11/03/23 03:03 am
Ooh π² I love Jarrod's passion when he tells Parker she couldn't see what a blind woman saw and I love he feels guilty. This is genius and I love the twists. I eagerly wait for more
Reviewer: The Miss Parker Signed




Date: 11/03/23 01:43 am