Tea With the Black Dragon

by R. A. Macavoy · 1983

Martha Macnamara flies to San Francisco after a cryptic invitation from her missing daughter, Elizabeth, only to find herself alone in the city’s most opulent hotel. There she meets Mayland Long, a charismatic, wealthy Chinese gentleman whose calm demeanor hides ancient magical abilities. Drawn together by Martha’s fierce love and Mayland’s uncanny knack for uncovering truth, they begin to untangle a web of strange phone calls, hidden sorcery, and cutting‑edge computer wizardry that threatens to swallow the city. As Mayland’s investigations draw them closer to Elizabeth, Martha vanishes, leaving Mayland to confront both his growing love for her and a perilous clash between timeless dragon magic and modern technology. Determined to rescue her, he must wield his philosopher’s mind and forgotten spells in a race against forces that blur the line between myth and machine.