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Blood and Ice MP3 CD – Unabridged, February 24, 2009

by Robert Masello (Author), Phil Gigante (Reader)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 878 ratings
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Journalist Michael Wilde — his world recently shattered by tragedy — hopes that a monthlong assignment to the South Pole will give him a new lease on life. Here, in the most inhospitable place on earth, he is simply looking to find solace...until, on a routine dive in to the polar sea, he unexpectedly finds something else entirely: a young man and woman, bound with chains and sealed forever in a block of ice. Beside them a chest filled with a strange, and sinister, cargo. Now, in a bleak but breathtaking world of shimmering icebergs, deep blue crevasses, and never-ending sun, Wilde must unravel the mystery of this doomed couple. Were they the innocent victims of fear and superstition — or were they something far darker? His search will lead from the barracks and battlefields of the Crimean War to the unexplored depths of the Antarctic Ocean, from the ill-fated charge of the Light Brigade to an age-old curse that survives to this day. As the ice around the murdered lovers begins to melt, Wilde will have to grapple with a miracle — or a nightmare — in the making. For what is dead, it turns out, may not be gone. And here, at the very end of the known world, there’s nowhere to hide and no place left for the living to run.
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    February 24, 2009
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  6. ISBN-10
    1423376900
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (February 24, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • MP3 CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1423376900
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423376903
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.01 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 878 ratings

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Robert Masello

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Robert Masello is an award-winning journalist, television writer, and the bestselling author of many books, including "The Night Crossing," "The Jekyll Revelation," and "The Einstein Prophecy," a number one bestseller in the Amazon Kindle store for several weeks running. In addition to "The Haunting of H.G. Wells," his other historical / supernatural thrillers include "The Romanov Cross," "The Medusa Amulet," and "Blood and Ice," all published by Bantam/Random House, and available in hardcover, mass market, and audio editions.

Published in seventeen languages to date, his work has been acclaimed by literary critics from such prominent publications as the Chicago Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle to Publishers Weekly and Parade Magazine. Of his epic adventure, "Blood and Ice," the reviewer in USA Today proclaimed, "It's what would happen if H.G. Wells, Stephenie Meyer and Michael Crichton co-wrote a suspense novel!" The Guardian (U.K) called it "a big meaty supernatural thriller," and The Times of London declared, "Masello has written a winner, made for Hollywood."

His articles, essays and reviews have appeared often in such publications as New York Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Town and Country, Travel and Leisure, The Washington Post, Elle, People, Harper's Bazaar, The Wilson Quarterly, etc. His nonfiction book, "Robert's Rules of Writing" (a Los Angeles Times bestseller) has been adopted in many high school and college classrooms, and his guide to the television industry -- "A Friend in the Business: Honest Advice for Anyone Trying to Break Into Television Writing" -- continues to explain the intricacies of the TV field to newcomers. "Writer Tells All: Insider Secrets to Getting Your Book Published" (Owl/Holt) performs the same function for aspiring authors everywhere.

Born and raised in Evanston, Illinois, Masello studied writing at Princeton University under the noted authors Geoffrey Wolff and the late National Book Award winner, Robert Stone. After graduation, Masello moved to New York City, where he worked on staff at Esquire and GQ before embarking on his solo writing career. In 1991, he relocated to California where he wrote for such popular shows as "Charmed," "Sliders," "Poltergeist," and "Early Edition." For six years, he also served as the Visiting Lecturer in Literature at Claremont McKenna College. A longstanding member of the Writers Guild of America West, he now lives and works in Santa Monica, California.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Full-Bodied Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2009
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It's time for me to face the fact that I am a fan of Masello's work. I reviewed 2 of his previous novels on Amazon rather apologetically, reluctant to admit to the pleasures offered by the horror/fantasy genre. No such apologies for Blood & Ice, even though this time out, the horrific elements take a distinct back seat to richly developed and sympathetic characters, fascinating historical details and cutting-edge science, in a well-crafted, full-bodied thriller. This is Masello's most ambitious work to date, and he has pulled it off with flying colors.

Masello has placed his characters in two of the most hostile environments imaginable, the Crimean War in 1854, with the inhuman living conditions and inadequate medical facilities, and Antarctica today, where the most perilous sea voyage on earth is rewarded with a climate where life is a fragile thing indeed. The connection between the two is not an intuitive one, and the author uses great skill in bringing them gradually and inevitably - and highly entertainingly - together.

The situation that brings these distinct worlds and their inhabitants together is artfully foreshadowed, so the reader is already on board when the plot takes a bizarre turn. This particular situation is a wonderful metaphor, made timeless by the construction of the story, but Masello also works on another level, attacking the metaphor in a very literal way, subjecting it edgy science with a distinct chill factor (sorry, couldn't resist.)

I really enjoyed reading Blood & Ice, and came away with a wealth of fascinating details of history, science and climatology that will probably make me a crashing bore at dinner parties for the foreseeable future.
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Kroaleen
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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This was a gripping historical vampire-ish novel. It was very hard to put down. Details of plot, character development and pace were impeccable.....until the last few chapters. I wish I could ask Mr Massimo what happened. My first jarring perception was when 2 of the main character were keeping the dark secret of their "condition". The protagonist figured it out and was able to find a solution to their problem. However, there was no bridge of transition from hiding a dark secret and how the protagonist would help. Out of the blue the "solution" was being administered. The shift in pace was rather jolting. The book struggled forward till the somewhat unsatisfying end. If I were to guess how this happened, I'd think Mr. Masello was on a deadline and it came earlier than he anticipated. Hence the rushing of pace and struggling transitions. That said, again it was very well written with creativity and grace most of the time. The historical references were articulate and rang true. I really felt the deep humanity of the characters as they struggled through daily life on the South. Pole. I plan on reading more of this author's books. I hope his further efforts are less "choppy" and more cohesive. Again despite the relatively minor defects, it IS well worth the read.
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kandylandmo
3.0 out of 5 stars great book for about 3/4's of the way
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2009
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i wanted to love this book, but was very disappointed by the ending. the two storylines were well written, but became implausible once they merged together. as one reviewer pointed out, does the author really expect anyone to believe for a second that no one in authority was notified of the finding in the ice. i wanted this to be like my all time favorite movie "the thing", but this was not even close. it was painful to read the ending(it was as if the author wanted to tie this up in a screenplay fashion). ugh!!
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DaRickter
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
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Incredible book. Not only was the story unique and interesting, I learned so much about life in Antarctica. Robert has a way of integrating real life people into his books. His portrayal of Florence Nightingale made this so much more believable.
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Terri Clelan
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this.
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
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Combines the Antarctic, historical events and people, some science and vampires. What more could you ask for?
I'm currently binge-reading this author. I like the way he combines historical figures, some modern science and some supernatural ideas.
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Sjmoller1
5.0 out of 5 stars strange but compelling tale
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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I loved the adventure, mystery and information about Antarctica. I wasn’t sure about the second part but by then I was hooked and had to finish. I am not sorry.
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Nicky's Nebula
4.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2009
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This is a great read. It's a unique take on an increasingly more common subject placed in a setting that is intriguing in and of itself. The thing I enjoyed most about the book is I just didn't know how it was going to end. There were so many ways that the author could have ended it and I wasn't disappointed with the one he chose. The only downside to the book is that you can't think the subject matter through too thoroughly or you would have to conclude that the world would be a totally different place if this subject matter were real. Hope this review isn't too confusing but I didn't want to spoil the fun of anyone wanting to read this. Enjoy.
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Tony
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022
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True to his style Masello captures you with the past and brings it into the present, sometimes kicking and screaming. Great book.
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tim boyd
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Australia on August 25, 2015
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Had a Clive Cussler start a J R R Tolkien finish
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5.0 out of 5 stars Blood and Ice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2011
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Blood and Ice is the first time I have read anything by Robert Masello, but I will have to be on the look out for other books by him now. This novel isn't easy to categorise, I would say that it is mostly science fiction, but there is a good bit of history thrown into the mix and a little romance and let's not forget vampires, although I would certainly not call this a horror novel. Most of all, I would say that this tale is a superbly told adventure story and that Robert masello has blended all these element's wonderfully well. This is a story of doomed lovers Eleanor and Sinclair, from the times of the Crimean War, when Florence Nightingale and her nurses went over there to tend to the injured soldiers. It is also the story of journalist Michael Wilde sent to a remote research station in Antarctica in the present day to write a feature for Eco-Travel magazine. Their stories converge when after a deep sea dive, which Michael was a part of, the bodies of a woman and a man are found chained together, frozen solid in ice at the bottom of the sea. When these two are brought to the surface, they are gradually thawed by the scientist's at the station to be studied, that is when the killings start and they begin to realise the danger they are in. I would thoroughly recommend this breathtaking novel, it is pure escapism at it's best and great entertainment.
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sarah Marshall
4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2014
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If you liked reading the Anne Rice Vampire books, you will enjoy this. An intriguing tale with page turning moments of suspense. I liked the way the story switched from modern day, back in time & then climaxed at the end. Very enjoyable read.
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Eve
3.0 out of 5 stars A new take on the vampire story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2020
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This book was brilliant, very good on the historical details and the story at the South pole was atmospheric and exciting, would make a great film.
Only criticism as in many books the ending was rushed and did get a bit far fetched
and I think author could have ended better.
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Mme Hengler
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish they'd film this amazing story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2020
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This is begging to be made into a film or TV series, there are such great visual images. Loved the characters and the way the author weaves together their past and present. Genuine tension and horror, particularly within the claustrophobic setting of a small Antarctic base. Highly recommended!
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