The Adept - Book 2 - The Lodge Of The Lynx

The Adept – Book 2: The Lodge of the Lynx (1992) – Katherine Kurtz and Deborah Turner Harris
Ace Books | ISBN: 0441003443
Condition: Good | Sold by Crappy Old Books

Scotland. A magnificent country of mist-shrouded mountains, ancient castles, mysterious traditions and enough supernatural folklore to make the average ghost hunter consider early retirement. Beneath its respectable modern appearance, however, lurks a rather more dangerous world of occult societies, ancient mysteries and individuals who believe that summoning dark supernatural powers is a perfectly reasonable way to spend an otherwise uneventful weekend.

Welcome to The Lodge of the Lynx, the second volume in Katherine Kurtz and Deborah Turner Harris’s The Adept series, where modern-day Scotland becomes the battleground for an extraordinary conflict between mystical guardians and forces whose ambitions extend considerably beyond ordinary human mischief.

At the centre of the story stands Sir Adam Sinclair, a wealthy Scottish psychiatrist, aristocrat and highly accomplished practitioner of esoteric arts. By day, he maintains the respectable professional existence expected of a distinguished gentleman. Behind the scenes, however, he belongs to an ancient spiritual tradition dedicated to protecting humanity from supernatural evil.

It is a demanding arrangement.

Most psychiatrists spend their working lives attempting to understand the human mind. Sir Adam must occasionally contend with individuals whose difficulties extend into previous incarnations, occult conspiracies and the distinctly alarming possibility of dark magical intervention.

Alongside his trusted companions, including the artist Peregrine Lovat, whose remarkable psychic abilities reveal things invisible to ordinary eyes, Sinclair investigates the activities of a sinister occult organisation known as the Lodge of the Lynx.

Naturally, this is not the sort of lodge where elderly gentlemen gather to discuss gardening, complain about the weather and organise the annual charity raffle.

Its interests are considerably darker.

As the investigation unfolds, the protagonists confront dangerous magical practices, hidden histories and an enemy whose knowledge of forbidden mysteries makes conventional police procedures seem somewhat inadequate.

Kurtz and Harris combine supernatural adventure with the atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands, drawing upon traditions of mysticism, reincarnation and ceremonial magic to create a richly textured world in which ancient spiritual conflicts continue beneath the surface of contemporary society.

One of the series’ particular pleasures is its wonderfully civilised approach to occult warfare. Rather than charging recklessly into supernatural confrontations, Sir Adam and his associates frequently approach their investigations with scholarly precision, professional courtesy and an admirable appreciation of the importance of preparation.

After all, there is no reason why battling the forces of darkness should require abandoning good manners.

Originally published in 1992, The Lodge of the Lynx continues the supernatural intrigue established in The Adept, developing its characters and the mystical traditions underpinning their dangerous adventures.

This 1992 Ace Books edition, offered in Good condition by Crappy Old Books, is an appealing acquisition for admirers of occult fantasy, supernatural thrillers, Scottish settings and readers who enjoy their magical confrontations accompanied by ancient secrets and distinguished gentlemen behaving with impeccable composure.

An atmospheric and entertaining adventure in which the boundaries between psychology, spirituality and supernatural danger become increasingly difficult to distinguish.

Because Scotland already possesses more than enough mysterious castles, ancient legends and gloomy landscapes to keep ordinary visitors entertained.

Adding an organised society of sinister occultists seems almost unnecessarily enthusiastic.

And when the forces of darkness finally arrive, it is reassuring to know that somebody has thought to appoint a qualified psychiatrist.

Preferably one who also knows how to perform an exorcism.

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