The medusa amulet by robert masello chicago tribune. Robert masello books list of books by author robert masello. There are two stories, one past and one present which are connected by the medusa amulet. 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. Robert masello, author of the medusa amulet a nonstop thrill ride triple threat smart, funny and mysterious. Associated press masello is a true master at blending cuttingedge science. I was not sure i was going to make it through this one, but by about the 7th chapter it really hit. 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. The amulet can grant immortality to any who stare into it on a moonlit night. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer, and the bestselling author of many books, most recently the supernatural thriller the medusa amulet, published by bantamrandom house in both hardcover and mass market editions. The medusa amulet ebook by robert masello 9780440423119. Buy the mass market paperback book the medusa amulet. Click to read more about the medusa amulet by robert masello. Masello is a master entertainer unafraid to pull out all the stops.
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. Robert masello expertly blends contemporary thrills with a historical spin. Florence 1538 artist benvenuto cellini creates the medusa amulet. He is also the author of two popular studies robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, tv writer, and the bestselling author of many novels and nonfiction books. 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. David franco, a talented young scholar, is introduced to kathryn van owen, a beautiful and wealthy widow with a mysterious past. The medusa amulet isbn 9780099554295 pdf epub robert. Artist benvenuto cellini creates the medusa amulet. 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. This was a very enjoyable book, with well developed characters and two interesting, intertwined story lines. We interview robert masello, author of blood and ice, the medusa amulet, and the romanov cross at san diego comic con 2014. Masello weaves together the present day story of david franco, who is searching for a previously unknown work of art, the medusa amulet, created by. A novel of suspense and adventure by robert masello at indigo. If you liked the medusa amulet by robert masello, here are some books like this.
Some mysterious people want to get their hands on an. See all books authored by robert masello, including the einstein prophecy, and roberts rules of writing. However i might have missed it as there were certain sections i probably should have reread. The amulet can grant immortality to any who stare into it on a moonlit night, but it soon falls into the wrong hands. Benvenuto cellini was a master artisan from renaissance italy who created a beautiful amulet. Buy the medusa amulet book online at best prices in india on. Aug 28, 2015 robert masello s the einstein prophecy robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer charmed, sliders, poltergeist. Jeremy robinson, author of instinct and threshold let there be no confusion. Buy a cheap copy of the medusa amulet book by robert masello. The amulet is said to be able to grant eternal life. Buy the medusa amulet by robert masello from waterstones today. Buy this book in this less than successful thriller with supernatural. 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. The medusa amulet was the first masello book ive read, but it wont be the last.
A novel of suspense and adventure by masello, robert. Previous books include blood and ice, the medusa amulet, and the romanov cross, all published by bantamrandom house. In this new spinetingling thriller by robert masello, the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of blood and ice, a brilliant but skeptical young scholar. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 27, 2016. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the medusa amulet. A delicious sense of creeping dread permeates the first act, greatly enhanced by its setting in the stark but beautiful landscape of northwestern alaska. But that is bc certain information about the medusa amulet is withheld from the reader. 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. Associated press in addition to its taut story, there is an impressive amount of scholarship, and enough detail to. His next novel, the romanov cross, is coming out from the same publisher in the spring of 20. Robert masello audio books, best sellers, author bio. That said, it is an interesting story, altho frequently predicable. Read the medusa amulet a novel of suspense and adventure by robert masello available from rakuten kobo.
It is this amulet that david franco seeks to acquire when he sets out on his journey. His most recent novels, published in more than a dozen languages, include the romanov cross, the medusa amulet, and blood and ice. Thoroughly enjoyed this story even though plot sometimes a little predictable. Woods latest book, quest, is a tremendous classic adventure. Praise for robert masello and the medusa amulet a wonderful treat. This is the second book ive listened to by robert masello, another great historical fiction book. In this new spinetingling thriller by robert masello, the criti. I like the manner in which the author moves very adroitly. 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. Actually, masello does an excellent job of grounding the storys supernatural elements in historical fact about the life and work of benvenuto. We are told from a young age that we shouldnt judge a book by its cover, but what about judging a book by its title. A novel of suspense and adventure kindle edition by masello, robert. The medusa amulet ebook by robert masello rakuten kobo.
But, this book did have its own personality and allure for me. This book was an excellent mixture of history, suspense and the supernatural with a small bit of romance thrown in. Masello expertly blends contemporary thrills with a historical spin. Be the first to ask a question about the medusa amulet. Robert masello is an awardwinning journalist, television writer, and bestselling author of many novels and nonfiction books.
The medusa amulet by robert masello 2011, hardcover for. In the medusa amulet, the main historical figure was the artist cellini. Buy the medusa amulet book online at low prices in india. This edition contains an excerpt from robert masellos the romanov cross. Feb 24, 2009 robert masello, author of the medusa amulet a nonstop thrill ride triple threat smart, funny and mysterious. Review of robert masellos the medusa amulet blogger. 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. The supernatural element involves immortality, and the mystery, obviously, involves the search for the medusa amulet. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The medusa amulet by robert masello overdrive rakuten. His articles and essays have appeared in such more about robert masello.
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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The medusa amulet audiobook robert masello audible. Feb 28, 2012 528 pages 4316 x 678 isbn 9780553593204.