Covenant

Covenant is the second novel written by Rashid Darden. It was published in limited edition e-book format in 2006. It will be released in paperback in 2011 by Old Gold Soul Press.

Covenant, which is the first sequel to Lazarus, continues the first-person narrative of Adrian Collins' undergraduate days at Potomac University and expands on his friendship with varsity basketball player Isaiah Aiken as well as his nascent membership in Beta Chi Phi Fraternity.

This novel departs from the format of Lazarus in that the story is told in chapters which alternate time periods, from the summer before Adrian's junior year commences to the fall semester and back.

While several supporting characters from Lazarus return in Covenant and have prominent roles, there are several new characters who serve to shownew perspectives on Adrian's ascenscion into manhood. Nina Bradley is still present as Adrian's best friend while Calen Hawkins is on-hand, sharing an apartment with Adrian.

Covenant will be followed by Epiphany, the conclusion of the Lazarus trilogy.