Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, tv writer, and the bestselling author of many supernatural thrillers, including the einstein prophecy, the medusa amulet, blood and ice, the romanov cross, and bestiary, a sequel to the usa today best. However i might have missed it as there were certain sections i probably should have reread. Jeremy robinson, author of instinct and threshold let there be no confusion. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 27, 2016. The medusa amulet was the first masello book ive read, but it wont be the last. Masello expertly blends contemporary thrills with a historical spin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The amulet can grant immortality to any who stare into it on a moonlit night. In this new spinetingling thriller by robert masello, the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of blood and ice, a brilliant but skeptical young scholar. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer, and bestselling author of many novels and nonfiction books. There are two stories, one past and one present which are connected by the medusa amulet. His most recent novels, published in more than a dozen languages, include the romanov cross, the medusa amulet, and blood and ice. This edition contains an excerpt from robert masellos the romanov cross.
The amulet is said to be able to grant eternal life. Woods latest book, quest, is a tremendous classic adventure. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, tv writer, and the bestselling author of many supernatural thrillers, including the einstein prophecy, the medusa amulet, blood and ice, the romanov cross, and bestiary. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer, and the bestselling author of many books, including the einstein prophecy, a number one bestseller in the amazon kindle store for several weeks running, and more recently the jekyll revelation, which is. In this book, david franco, a renaissance scholar at the newberry library in chicago was approached by a wealthy patron to find and return the medusa amulet and another artifact.
This was a very enjoyable book, with well developed characters and two interesting, intertwined story lines. Be the first to ask a question about the medusa amulet. About the author robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, a television writer, and the author of many books, including the supernatural thrillers blood and ice, vigil a usa. Florence 1538 artist benvenuto cellini creates the medusa amulet. Some mysterious people want to get their hands on an. Feb 28, 2012 528 pages 4316 x 678 isbn 9780553593204. Read the medusa amulet a novel of suspense and adventure by robert masello available from rakuten kobo. Praise for robert masello and the medusa amulet a wonderful treat. When the often veiled, recently widowed and extraordinarily wealthy kathryn van owen approaches librarian and renaissance scholar david franco with an opportunity to find a longmissing. The medusa amulet by robert masello 2011, hardcover for. I like the manner in which the author moves very adroitly. The story begins in chicago, david franco a literary scholar is approached by a mysterious, rich widow and asked to track down the medusa amulet, an unheard of treasure from the great italian artist cellini. Artist benvenuto cellini creates the medusa amulet. But that is bc certain information about the medusa amulet is withheld from the reader.
Actually, masello does an excellent job of grounding the storys supernatural elements in historical fact about the life and work of benvenuto. The amulet can grant immortality to any who stare into it on a moonlit night, but it soon falls into the wrong hands. His articles and essays have appeared in such more about robert masello. A bookish librarian encounters danger and intrigue when he sets out in search of a lost renaissance masterpiece rumored to possess strange powers, in masellos latest novel blood and ice, 2009, etc. A novel of suspense and adventure by masello, robert. April 26, 2011 a bookish librarian encounters danger and intrigue when he sets out in search of a lost renaissance masterpiece rumored to possess strange powers, in masellos latest novel blood and ice, 2009, etc.
In the medusa amulet, the main historical figure was the artist cellini. Associated press masello is a true master at blending cuttingedge science. This book tries to blend elements of world war 2, einstein and demons in a manner that will work for some people and alienate others. Associated press in addition to its taut story, there is an impressive amount of scholarship, and enough detail to. It is this amulet that david franco seeks to acquire when he sets out on his journey. The medusa amulet by robert masello 2016, mp3 cd, unabridged. A novel of suspense and adventure by robert masello at indigo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the medusa amulet. Robert masello, author of the medusa amulet a nonstop thrill ride triple threat smart, funny and mysterious. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, a television writer, and the author of many books, including the supernatural thrillers the medusa amulet, blood and ice, vigil a usa today bestseller, and bestiary.
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Previous books include blood and ice, the medusa amulet, and the romanov cross, all published by bantamrandom house. David franco, a talented young scholar, is introduced to kathryn van owen, a beautiful and wealthy widow with a mysterious past. Book recommendations for people who like the medusa amulet by robert masello. Like a masterpiece from the hand of cellini himself, the medusa amulet is a unique and powerful work, as inviting as it is forbidding, as ingenious as it is bold. His supernatural thrillers have been published in seventeen languages and include the jekyll revelation, the einstein prophecy, the romanov cross, the medusa amulet, and blood and ice. His next novel, the romanov cross, is coming out from the same publisher in the spring of 20. Robert masello books list of books by author robert masello. Feb 24, 2009 robert masello, author of the medusa amulet a nonstop thrill ride triple threat smart, funny and mysterious. This is the second book ive listened to by robert masello, another great historical fiction book. The medusa amulet ebook by robert masello 9780440423119. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer charmed, sliders, poltergeist. The medusa amulet isbn 9780099554295 pdf epub robert. Benvenuto cellini was a master artisan from renaissance italy who created a beautiful amulet.
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Robert masello expertly blends contemporary thrills with a historical spin. Buy the mass market paperback book the medusa amulet. Aug 28, 2015 robert masello s the einstein prophecy robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer charmed, sliders, poltergeist. Masello is a master entertainer unafraid to pull out all the stops. Robert masello audio books, best sellers, author bio. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer, and the bestselling author of many books, including the einstein prophecy, a number one bestseller in the amazon kindle store for several weeks running, and more recently the jekyll revelation, which is in development by universal cable tv for a limited series. This book was an excellent mixture of history, suspense and the supernatural with a small bit of romance thrown in.
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