Title: To Rule in Hell
Fandom: The Pretender
Pairing: None, Gen
Categories: Gen, Action Adventure, Post Canon
Length: Epic (90,618 words)
Warnings: Multiple minor character deaths

Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: N/A

Summary:
Regime change at the Centre is never a smooth or comfortable process.

Review:
Set several years post series, Jarod’s friend and colleague is kidnapped by the Centre and forced to be part of the Hydra’s Teeth project overseen by Lyle and Mr. Raines. Hydra's Teeth involves taking homeless people and brainwashing them into being the perfect assassins.

What I like best about this story is the action and the plot. The author weaves together several different storylines that are all a part of the larger story at hand and keeps them all moving forward at a good, taut pace. The story never seems like 90,000 some words because the story is always moving forward and doesn't lag. While there are a few minor errors here and there, the overall story itself is enjoyable enough that I found them to be easily overlooked.

I enjoy the machinations of everyone involved, but most especially Miss Parker. She is portrayed as a strong, smart, resourceful woman. Most characters from the series get a chance in the spotlight and contribute meaningfully to the story itself, including perennial sweepers Sam and Willy.

The ending is somewhat bittersweet if you take into account Miss Parker’s initial desire to be free of the Centre, but it’s also hopeful for those involved. Overall an enjoyable read that gives a glimpse into a possible Centre future.

To Rule in Hell