The Medusa Amulet - A Novel of Suspense and Adventure

Zusatztext “A wonderful treat . . . Masello [is] a master entertainer unafraid to pull out all the stops.” — Chicago Tribune “Fascinating . . . an unpredictable and exhilarating journey . . . [Robert] Masello expertly blends contemporary thrills with a historical spin.” —Associated Press   “In addition to its taut story! there is an impressive amount of scholarship! and enough detail to please art lovers or history buffs. Great writing and rich detail combine for a gripping read.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “Engrossing and fun.” —Library Journal Informationen zum Autor Robert Masello is an award-winning journalist, a television writer, and the author of many books, including the supernatural thrillers Blood and Ice, Vigil (a USA Today bestseller), and Bestiary . His articles and essays have appeared in such publications as the Los Angeles Times, New York magazine, People, and Parade, and his nonfiction book Robert’s Rules of Writing has become a staple in many college classrooms. His television credits include such popular shows as Charmed, Sliders, and Early Edition . A long-standing member of the Writers Guild of America, Masello lives in Santa Monica, California. Klappentext "A wonderful treat . . . Masello [is] a master entertainer unafraid to pull out all the stops."-Chicago Tribune Benvenuto Cellini, master artisan of Renaissance Italy, once crafted a beautiful amulet prized for its unimaginable power-and untold menace. Now the quest to recover this legendary artifact depends upon one man: David Franco, a brilliant but skeptical young scholar at Chicago's world-renowned Newberry Library. What begins as a simple investigation spirals into a tale of dangerous intrigue, as Franco races from the châteaux of France to the palazzos of Rome in a desperate search for the ultimate treasure-and an answer to a riddle that has puzzled mankind since the beginning of time. Aided by a beautiful young Florentine harboring dark secrets, pursued by deadly assassins, and battling demons of his own, Franco must ultimately confront an evil greater than anything conjured in his worst nightmares. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Robert Masello's The Romanov Cross. Praise for The Medusa Amulet "Fascinating . . . an unpredictable and exhilarating journey . . . [Robert] Masello expertly blends contemporary thrills with a historical spin."-Associated Press "In addition to its taut story, there is an impressive amount of scholarship, and enough detail to please art lovers or history buffs. Great writing and rich detail combine for a gripping read."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Engrossing and fun."-Library JournalChapter 1 Chicago Present Day As the guests began to take their chairs, David Franco felt that little flutter of anxiety that he experienced whenever he had to make a speech of any kind. Somewhere he had read that public speaking was one of the most commonplace fears, but that wasn't a lot of help right then. He glanced at his notes for the hundredth time, told himself that there was nothing to be nervous about, and straightened his tie again. The room itself-the exhibit hall of the Newberry Library-had been nicely appointed for the event. Lighted display cases held a selection of the rare manuscripts from the library's collection, and a classical ensemble, playing antique instruments, had only just stop-ped playing. A computerized lectern was set up on a dais at the front of the hall. "It's showtime," Dr. Armbruster, the matronly chief administrator, whispered in his ear; she was dressed in her usual gray skirt and jacket, but she had enlivened it for the occasion with a rhinestone brooch in the shape of an open book. Stepping out to the lectern,...

Product details

• Authors: Robert Masello
• Publisher: Bantam Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 28.02.2012
• EAN: 9780553593204
• ISBN: 978-0-553-59320-4
• No. of pages: 528
• Dimensions: 104 mm x 173 mm x 25 mm
• Subject: Fiction > Suspense