A hard-edged look at the seductive, high-stakes and often hypocritical world of religious revivalism.A genuine and charismatic believer simply known as "Preacher," returns from the foxholes and horrors of Vietnam with a simple goal: to spread the word of peace, love and charity. He immediately attracts a following as he moves from California communes to small surfing towns. "The Church," as his mobile flock is now known, is a culture that centers as much on sex and drugs as prayers, sacraments and salvation.Despite a growing following, The Church is bordering on broke. As they reach what is surely the end of the line in Texas, a powerful billionaire witnesses Preacher and likes what he sees. Promising a platform where Preacher can reach millions at once-not dozens-Preacher takes the leap into the new world of mass broadcasting the gospel.Still relevant today, this groundbreaking Harold Robbins novel tackles the culture of televangelism and big-money churches head-on

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