In the prologue to this exceptional supernatural thriller from Masello (Bestiary), two lovers-Lt. Sinclair Copley of the 17th Lancers and Eleanor Ames, a nurse from Florence Nightingale's Harley Street hospital in London-fall into ice-strewn seas from a British sloop foundering near Antarctica in 1856. In the present, Seattle writer Michael Wilde, who's recovering from a personal tragedy, can't resist the opportunity to go to Antarctica to write a magazine article about the Point Adélie research station. Past and present stories alternate until Michael makes an amazing discovery in a submerged block of ice off the Antarctic coast-two frozen bodies, bound in chains. After Sinclair and Eleanor revive, Masello slowly and subtly reveals how they came to transcend death. The thrills and, most decidedly, the chills mount to a believable, sad and hopeful ending. Fans of John Campbell's Who Goes There? -the basis for the movie "The Thing'-will find much to like. -- Publishers Weekly"Stunning . . . will chill you to the bone." -- Lisa Gardner
"If you've not discovered Robert Masello yet, I envy you. Masello is a true master at blending cutting edge science, historical intrigue, and riveting thrills. And BLOOD AND ICE is one of his best books yet, a riotous mixture of history, cryogenics, vampirism, and a chilling adventure set in the Antarctic. It all shouldn't work, but it does! Park in front of a warm fire and prepare to read this in one sitting!" -- James Rollins, bestselling author of The Last Oracle
Robert Masello is an award-winning journalist, television writer and the author of sixteen previous books. His articles and essays have appeared in such diverse publications as New York, People, Parade, The Wilson Quarterly, and the Los Angeles Times. His books have been translated into nine languages. His novel, VIGIL, appeared on the USA Today bestseller list, and ROBERT'S RULES OF WRITING, which has become a staple in many classrooms, on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list. He lives and works in Santa Monica, CA.
