Adversary

A sequel to Next, After Lucifer, with the evil Templar, Guilhem de Courdeval, surfacing in San Francisco. He poses as a spiritual teacher and gathers disciples, with a seductive philosophy that quickly gives them tangible results, solving their problems and fulfilling their desires. It all seems innocent at first—until they realize that his true goal is to turn them into servants of evil, and they’re in too deep to back out.

“A storyteller of exceptional depth . . . The story blends black magic and mystery within a tight plot. One of the real delights, though, is Mr. Rhodes’ talent for describing people and places in few words but rich detail.” (Evening News, Norwich, England, 1989)