
Daniel Rhodes (2)
Author of Next, After Lucifer
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Evil never truly dies. It may sleep for centuries, only to reawaken when innocent souls least expect it. Yet, once such malevolence has made its mark - permeating the lives of modern people and filling their hearts with abject fear - it is always difficult to fully eradicate its touch; even among people who have never dreamed that the supernatural might actually exist.
While on sabbatical somewhere in the south of France - in the beautifully remote village of Saint-Bertrand - medieval history show more professor John McTell and his new wife Linden have recently rented a secluded villa. The newlyweds have decided to spend the next several months together seeing the sights and settling into their fledgling marriage. Professor McTell is initially drawn to the village of Saint-Bertrand because of its charming scenery and its historical significance.
He also finds himself oddly fascinated by the tales of local lore: most especially by the legend of Guilhem de Courdeval - a renegade Knight Templar, allegedly burned at the stake in 1307 for heresy and dark sorcery. While it is certainly an intriguing story, John finds himself strangely captivated by the dark sorcerer himself. Determined to learn more about Guilhem de Courdeval, the professor sets out to investigate the crumbling ruins of the knight's fortress.
According to the fantastic stories told by superstitious villagers, the sorcerer's malevolent soul has apparently remained imprisoned within carved and blessed stone for centuries. As skeptical of these stories as he may be, John still feels compelled to investigate them anyway. Unfortunately, his investigations will not only threaten his very soul, but could also potentially unleash a diabolically evil presence - to again stalk the land and claim its next victim.
In my opinion, this was a very intriguing book to read. I was utterly captivated by the story, and it definitely held my attention all the way through. I found that there was always something happening in the plot, the pace never slowed or became bogged down in any way. I would certainly give this book an A+!
Daniel Rhodes is actually a pseudonym for prolific thriller author Neil McMahon; and was used for the four horror novels that he published in the late 1980s. I actually had the pleasure of reading Mr. Rhodes' second published novel Adversary about twenty years ago. Both books have since been put back on my bookshelf and I think that I will keep them to read again later. show less
While on sabbatical somewhere in the south of France - in the beautifully remote village of Saint-Bertrand - medieval history show more professor John McTell and his new wife Linden have recently rented a secluded villa. The newlyweds have decided to spend the next several months together seeing the sights and settling into their fledgling marriage. Professor McTell is initially drawn to the village of Saint-Bertrand because of its charming scenery and its historical significance.
He also finds himself oddly fascinated by the tales of local lore: most especially by the legend of Guilhem de Courdeval - a renegade Knight Templar, allegedly burned at the stake in 1307 for heresy and dark sorcery. While it is certainly an intriguing story, John finds himself strangely captivated by the dark sorcerer himself. Determined to learn more about Guilhem de Courdeval, the professor sets out to investigate the crumbling ruins of the knight's fortress.
According to the fantastic stories told by superstitious villagers, the sorcerer's malevolent soul has apparently remained imprisoned within carved and blessed stone for centuries. As skeptical of these stories as he may be, John still feels compelled to investigate them anyway. Unfortunately, his investigations will not only threaten his very soul, but could also potentially unleash a diabolically evil presence - to again stalk the land and claim its next victim.
In my opinion, this was a very intriguing book to read. I was utterly captivated by the story, and it definitely held my attention all the way through. I found that there was always something happening in the plot, the pace never slowed or became bogged down in any way. I would certainly give this book an A+!
Daniel Rhodes is actually a pseudonym for prolific thriller author Neil McMahon; and was used for the four horror novels that he published in the late 1980s. I actually had the pleasure of reading Mr. Rhodes' second published novel Adversary about twenty years ago. Both books have since been put back on my bookshelf and I think that I will keep them to read again later. show less
Not bad. Creepy locale. Gruesome when it needs to be. Good for a few hours of entertainment. I wouldn't mind reading more from this author.
Daniel Rhodes fait partie de la cuvée des illustres inconnus du Fantastique qu'est en train de nous servir J'ai Lu en ce moment, comme Margaret Bingley ou Gregg Almquist. Aller pêcher en dehors des eaux balisées et reconnues (même si elles ont des berges floues) du Fantastique et de l'Horreur est un sport dangereux, mais qui peut procurer de bonnes surprises à l'occasion. L'Ombre de Lucifer est de celle-là. Bien sûr, nous voilà avec la énième resucée du show more Retour-Du-Templier-Maudit-Qui-Avait-Signé-Un-Pacte-Avec-Le-Diable sur fond de magie noire et de satanisme mais il y a quelque chose dans ce roman se déroulant sur la Côte d'Azur qui retient l'attention. Sans doute est-ce dû en partie au sentiment de vécu qui s'en dégage : Daniel Rhodes est de toute évidence un habitué des rives de la méditerranée et évite, visiblement sans effort, de faire endurer à son lecteur l'harassante impression de lire une novelisation de guide touristique. Les personnages sonnent vrai et l'auteur a su compenser le manque d'originalité de son intrigue par un traitement psychologique assez réussi. Et, soyons honnête, les scènes d'angoisse ne sont pas mal troussées, elles non plus, surtout celles où apparaît le familier du Templier, au nom bizarre de Celui.
Terreur sur fond de pastis et de cigales par un auteur américain, le pari était risqué. Pourtant Daniel Rhodes a réussi son coup, sans toucher au génie, en signant ce roman qui aurait pu fort bien être écrit par un auteur français ayant assimilé l'efficacité anglo-saxonne. Dommage qu'il y en ait si peu dans le domaine du Fantastique. J'ai Lu compte d'ailleurs poursuivre dans la même veine puisqu'on nous annonce prochainement un roman d'horreur américain sur fond de... corridas, Madre de Dios... show less
Terreur sur fond de pastis et de cigales par un auteur américain, le pari était risqué. Pourtant Daniel Rhodes a réussi son coup, sans toucher au génie, en signant ce roman qui aurait pu fort bien être écrit par un auteur français ayant assimilé l'efficacité anglo-saxonne. Dommage qu'il y en ait si peu dans le domaine du Fantastique. J'ai Lu compte d'ailleurs poursuivre dans la même veine puisqu'on nous annonce prochainement un roman d'horreur américain sur fond de... corridas, Madre de Dios... show less
Sep 24, 2010French
San Francisco, nuit de pleine lune. Sous un ciel sans étoiles une silhouette géante apparaît, l'épée à la main, en haut d'une falaise. Et guette, menaçante, un jeune couple endormi sur la plage. L'heure du sacrifice a sonné, les Bouches, affamées, réclament leur proie.
Telle est l'offrande que doit apporter Guilhem de Courdeval, chevalier des Templiers, pour revenir parmi les vivants. Pour accomplir enfin son grand OEuvre répandre le Mal...
Télépathe, vampire, nécromancien, show more Courdeval possédera bientôt tous les dons des maudits. A des milliers de kilomètres de là, dans un village de France, un prêtre et une femme essayent de rompre l'enchaînement fatal. Il leur faut retrouver les ossements du Templier et les brûler avant qu'il ne soit trop tard… show less
Telle est l'offrande que doit apporter Guilhem de Courdeval, chevalier des Templiers, pour revenir parmi les vivants. Pour accomplir enfin son grand OEuvre répandre le Mal...
Télépathe, vampire, nécromancien, show more Courdeval possédera bientôt tous les dons des maudits. A des milliers de kilomètres de là, dans un village de France, un prêtre et une femme essayent de rompre l'enchaînement fatal. Il leur faut retrouver les ossements du Templier et les brûler avant qu'il ne soit trop tard… show less
Jun 7, 2011French
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