Blood and Ice

Follow the trail of blood to Hjerim and obtain the key. .. When it reaches four, the Blood on the Ice quest will be available, although two more.
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All I know about it can be summed up pretty succinctly: I mean, there are other things, now that I think about it. It's an actual continent, you know, with land and stuff under all that ice. So my dad would always tell me Alrighty then. So my dad would always tell me these stories when I was a kid about it. He was a military guy and did his part to run the base to support the scientists that were working there. He said they'd play these games where they'd run outside naked and see who could stay there the longest before having to go back in, some game that involved frozen piss, everything else revolved around getting drunk.

He told me recently that he'd read this book and that it contained the most accurate description of what the conditions were like there, what they were actually like, that he'd ever read. He went on and on about it. As someone who is always looking for a way to connect with his father, I told him I'd like to read the book. And it was sitting in my mailbox a week later.

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It starts as a two stories, one being, more or less, set in the present day and involving a photojournalist that is grieving over the accident that turned his loving girlfriend into a coma patient in a vegetative state with no hope of recovery. He's been given an opportunity to visit the Antarctic for some magazine. The second storyline is about a young man and woman in the mid's that end up being tossed overboard when the ship they took passage on has been lost at sea during a horrific storm that happens in the prelude, so I don't think I'm giving much of a spoiler.

The story, as far as that goes, is nice. The author describes things well, and I'm interested enough in both stories being told that I don't mind the fact that I have no idea what the larger plot of the novel is. It's all a lovely digression about life in the 's London, or in the present day Antarctic hint: By the way, I typically don't read the cover copy of a book if I've already decided to read it.

So I don't know if what happened was hinted at on the jacket or not. Halfway through the book. The photojournalist finds the corpses of the young couple frozen in the ice while diving there. Finally, I understand, kinda, that he'll be investigating the mystery of the couple that died years earlier. Except, no, that isn't it. They are goddamned vampires. Son of a bitch. The thing is, they weren't They were stupid vampires. It was stupid because Most of the second half of the book reminded me of those movies where someone opens a door to look for someone, but the person they're looking for isn't there because they're looking for a magazine under their bed, so when they hear the door shut, they get up and wonder what that sound was, and they open the door to see who was there but the first person is already gone, looking for the second person in another room.

So the second person goes to the first person's room to see if they were the one at their door, but, of course, person number one isn't there, because they're in a third room looking for the second person.

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I mean, that shit gets old. And I had about pages of that sort of thing. Back and forth and back and forth. People just barely missing each other, people that keep leaving dead bodies alone and wondering off, even though they suspect they might come back to life, they just don't put any thought into it. Also, a station chief that insists that everyone keep everything an absolute secret, and then decides that even the people that he's sworn to secrecy don't know any information besides whatever they've discovered on their own It's one of those plot-only-works-because-every-character-is-a-moron stories.

My favorite kind of plot.

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The thing that keeps this from being one star is that it is actually very well written, and the first half of the novel is pretty good. Until the author got bored with it and threw in some lame-assed vampires that, incidentally, it took the lab folks about 10 minutes to 'cure. Like a different person wrote the second half of the book. Aug 15, Sharon rated it it was amazing Recommended to Sharon by: The only reason I'm not finishing the book now is because I'm sitting in work, thinking about the book and writing this review about it!!

It is not wall-to-wall vampirisms This may not suit those looking for a quick trashy vampire-romance novel as it is slightly more sophisticated. It is so refreshing to see a completely different take on a truly overdone subject matter. Blood and Ice is two completely contrasting stories set in the present and in the past, that are eventually linked by the discovery of the bodies in the ice. The description of the surroundings, the personality of the characters, the equipment, the historical references are unlike any I have read in a long time, I have a perfectly formed picture of the story in my head because of such excellent writing.

Unlike some other reviewers, I believe that the switch from Victorian England to modern day Antarctic surroundings is fantastic Don't you want to know how it is they came to be trapped in the ice? And even if you do assume from the start that the two trapped in the ice are vampires Don't you want to know which version of turning into a vampire has been resurrected in this book? So in short, a unique take on a popular theme, extremely original setting, some serious research work done on part of the author Hats off to you sir fantastic historical references and excellent writing has encouraged me to seek out more books by Robert Masello.

Feb 14, edifanob rated it really liked it Shelves: I won this book at a bookspotcentral giveaway. Anyway I could resist to start reading the book immediately and I didn't regret. About the book The title makes good in his promise. There is a lot of ice because most of the story takes place in the present Antarctica. And there is blood. We find a lot but it is important.

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There are two story lines which converge after a while. One takes place in the middle of the 19th century. We follow cavalry officer Sinclair Copley and the nurse Eleanor Ames. The ot I won this book at a bookspotcentral giveaway. The other takes place in present days. There is troubled Journalist Michael Wilde. The book is a great mix of different genres.

You find history, science, action, love and mystery. Based on his marvelous prose Robert Masello spins a georgeous story. I didn't want to put down the book. Beside the fascinating story you learn a lot about the Antarctica and also about the Crimean War. I was thinking whether to give 4 or 5 stars. But in the meantime my criteria changed a bit. Now I would give 4. View all 3 comments. Mar 01, Margery rated it it was ok.

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The first half of the book was a "4". Well written, exciting, well paced. I found the ending very disappointing and I felt duped that such a good beginning could fall so short of its earlier promise. Mar 22, Barbara rated it did not like it. I definitely made a bad choice when I decided to read this book. Jan 29, Jeannie Mancini rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: When an unusual bottle of wine is found by one of the crew members, the captain is hailed and warned that Mr.

Copley are of evil nature. To save the ship from plummeting down to Davy Jones Locker, Sinclair and Eleanor Copley are bound in iron chains and with their sea chest of strange wine bottles, are tossed overboard to drown in icy seas. In present day Antarctica young wilderness photographer Michael Wilde is on location to shoot some underwater photographs for Eco Travel magazine.

He has a two month pass to work with researchers and scientists assisting with various projects of weather, wildlife and the natural habit conditions at the South Pole. While diving beneath the polar ice cap with high hopes of stunning photographs, Michael unearths an antique bottle of what appears to be Madeira. Putting the old bottle in his scavenger sack and swimming further, he finds an entire sea chest of them, and nearby, within a sunken iceberg, the haunting face of a beautiful woman. Thinking his oxygen level must be affecting his coherency, he resurfaces topside to inform the crew of what he thinks he saw.

Armed with ice cutting equipment and additional oxygen, Michael and another researcher dive again beneath the frigid waters and uncover the find of a lifetime. Two people, a man and a woman, frozen in time, enchained together in a block of ice for centuries. Cutting them free, hauling them above to safety, has the Antarctic team in awe and bewilderment at what they have found.

Secrets are kept from the outside world, and decisions are made after careful contemplation on the best way to thaw these icy specters from the past without decomposition. The Victorian lovers are placed in a saltwater bath for what should be a slow and carefully timed melting process. Robert Masello has penned a phenomenal suspense horror novel that I doubt any reader could contemplate putting down for one minute.

His talent to slowly build the tension as he alternates the story from the Victorian past with Sinclair as a soldier in the 17th Lancers Division during the Crimean War, and Eleanor as a nurse working side by side with Florence Nightingale mending wounded soldiers, to the shocking and violent events in the present as the researchers at the South Pole are under attack and fight one nightmarish battle after another.

As the famous Charge of the Light Brigade serves up a battlefield of dead and bloodied soldiers, a sinister entity feeds on the flesh and turn Eleanor and Sinclair into thirsty immortals damned for all eternity. Two entwining stories chained together for a future revelation offer up a superb blend of history, romance, science, and horror. Robert Masello gives us a well written complex plot, wonderful endearing characters fully developed, and a suspenseful horror novel blended with a surprising integration of love and tenderness amidst the horrors of war and amongst the philosophies of what it means to be human.

Where the dividing line between man and monster lies, is brilliantly found between the pages of Blood and Ice. Michael Wilde has the chance of a lifetime to go to Antarctica as a photojournalist. He has many adventures and photo opportunities until he makes the biggest discovery of his career. While scuba diving in the ocean beneath Antarctica, he sees a woman frozen in the ice. A huge block of ice is cut around her and she is brought to the surface and put in a huge tank in order to melt the ice. The group of scientists leave her unattended while the ice melts. However when they return, the ice has melt Michael Wilde has the chance of a lifetime to go to Antarctica as a photojournalist.

However when they return, the ice has melted, and Sleeping Beauty as they are calling her has disappeared. This is a great adventure reminescent of Matt Reilly and James Rollins with a very surprising paranormal twist. The author has obviously researched the climate of the Antarctic and the special needs of anyone spending even the littlest time there. A great read and I wonderful author I will be reading again and again. Mar 18, Hannah rated it it was ok.

I feel like I'm being a little harsh by giving Masello two stars, because I appreciate the difficulty of the writing process and two stars? Well, I did lose interest by the middle of the book and I had to hang on to get to the end. After you realize what is going on, the balloon is deflated On a brighter note, I did appreciate the historical aspect of the book and for those who e I feel like I'm being a little harsh by giving Masello two stars, because I appreciate the difficulty of the writing process and two stars?

On a brighter note, I did appreciate the historical aspect of the book and for those who enjoy American Civil War era history, Masello's book may be one to check out. Intriguing plot with memorable characters but story fizzles out too quickly. Great Civil War era references. Read it only if you have nothing left on your to-read list.

A new goodreads friend reminded me of this book and I remembered I adored it! What can I say? I love every thing with an accurate description of Antarctica and it was awesome! It intertwines the past and the present day to give us two stories which run parallel to one another. The story of Sinclair and Eleanor in Victorian England and the other of Michael Wilde, present day photographer and journalist, who travels to a remote research station in Antarctica to write a story for a magazine. I much preferred the present day and found the characters to be interesting. I liked the background to Michael, the main protagonist, who's girlfriend and soulmate is in a coma after a tragic accident while hiking.

The author does a terrific job at explaining Michael's feelings and emotions. The other scientists, doctors and workers at the station, especially Darryl the biologist who is a quirky little character, are also an interesting bunch and I enjoyed reading about them. Masello does a really great job describing the desolate, but spectacular, icy lands of the Antarctic - what an amazing and terrifying place to be. Unfortunately, it is interrupted with that of Victorian England, which although by itself is detailed very well and gives us the story and background of Sinclair and Eleanor, to me it is an unwelcome intrusion and interrupts the flow of the main story.

It didn't help me get to know Sinclair or Eleanor in any real depth so seemed rather pointless and offered far too many passages about their surroundings and the wars of the time period. I didn't really need to know about the Crimea war, which had no real baring on the story at all and could, and should in my opinion, have been omitted. It wouldn't have taken anything away from the main story and in fact would have made the book that much tighter and shorter, and therefore a more enjoyable read.

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Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Retrieved 9 September Retrieved from " https: Bathory band albums albums Folk metal albums Viking metal albums Concept albums. Use dmy dates from September Articles with hAudio microformats. Views Read Edit View history. The blood trail leads to a chest in the southeastern corner, so investigate it and pry it open; inside, you will find eleven pamphlets called Beware the Butcher!

Even though your quest journal now encourages you to follow up on these clues, keep looking around the house. Ignore the mead scattered on the floor and proceed to the two wardrobes in the western alcove. The wardrobe to the right is nailed to the wall, so open it and remove the false back panel. This will reveal the killers' hideout, a room filled with bones, bloody remains and the suspected embalming tools. Investigate the altar and pick up the Butcher Journal 2 for more evidence. Leave the room, and investigate the small shelf between the wardrobes.

It contains even more pamphlets, but also a strange amulet. This is the last piece of evidence, so make sure to pick it up. Read the pamphlet to learn about a Windhelm citizen named Viola Giordano.

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Before leaving, make sure you have a pamphlet and the strange amulet in your inventory. If you want to avoid investigating Hjerim with Viola later on, pick up one of the journals as well. Pay a quick visit to the helpful Jorleif or a guard for advice on how to proceed. When you show him the amulet, he will be quite puzzled but will point you to Calixto at the House of Curiosities for an opinion.


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When asked about the term 'the Butcher' he will spitefully refer you to Viola Giordano, the author of the pamphlets and the one to seek out for background information on the killings. At this point, map markers will point to both Viola and Calixto, but it is recommended to visit Calixto first. Calixto had opened up his small museum with his now deceased sister, showcasing the various items they found during the adventures they shared back in the day.

These days, Calixto spends most of his time sitting in a chair doing absolutely nothing but mourning the loss of his sister and rambling about how happy she'd have been seeing all the curious items under one roof. Not surprisingly, Calixto will, for a small fee, offer a guided tour around the small House of Curiosities and explain the background for a few of the items. It is a good idea to accept this tour, just for the investigation.

When you present him with the strange amulet, he will tell you that it's the Wheelstone, traditionally carried by court mages. He will then offer to take it off your hands for gold. Due to a bug with the amulet, it is recommended to accept this offer. Viola is an Imperial who tends to wander the streets of Windhelm during the day and hang out at Candlehearth Hall in the evening. Track her down with a "Beware the Butcher! She is understandably upset about the presence of a serial killer and the apathy of the town guards. If you failed to pick up the journal in the hidden chamber back in Hjerim, Viola will immediately take interest in the old house and set off at a running pace to help with the investigation.

If you already have the journal, Viola will point to Wuunferth , the court mage in the Palace of the Kings, as the most likely person to be experimenting with Necromancy. If you chose to speak to Viola before Calixto, the map marker pointing toward him will now be gone. Still, go sell him the strange amulet before going anywhere near the Palace of the Kings. This will net you gold and one less bug to worry about. Even if the map marker now points you towards the Palace and your journal tells you to confront Jorleif with the evidence against the court mage, talking to Jorleif can be fatal for the townsfolk of Windhelm.

Another option is available, although it's unsaid. You can go directly to the accused Wuunferth and confront him yourself, without ever talking to Jorleif. Wuunferth the Unliving lives a secluded life in the Palace of the Kings, but you are free to go visit him at any time. During the day, he will be in his quarters first door on the left on entering, upstairs, at the far end.

He spends his nights wandering around downstairs. Confront him with the rumors about him performing necromancy. He will be quite insulted and will ramble on about him being a member of the College of Winterhold. When you mention the journals and describe the amulet he will immediately identify it as the legendary Necromancer Amulet , while he will only feel sorry for Calixto's wild theories about it being the Wheelstone.

He reveals that he has also been investigating the killings of Windhelm for quite some time. He has noted a pattern with the location and timing of the killings, so he ends up asking you to keep watch in the Stone Quarters at night, as he predicts the killer will strike again. Now leave Wuunferth alone, ignore the map marker still pointing towards Jorleif, and head to the Stone Quarters and wait until nighttime.

When you tell Jorleif that Wuunferth is the main suspect and tell him about the necromancer lair in Hjerim, he will be shocked at first; he will, however, find the evidence convincing enough to take action. After thanking you for making the streets of Windhelm safe again, he will set off towards the guard patrolling the palace entrance and order him to come along for an arrest.

At this point, the quest will end and you will be left behind in the main hall, without any reward whatsoever. Following Jorleif and the guard into Wuunferth's chambers and eavesdropping during the arrest will prove quite unsettling. A frustrated Wuunferth will claim that he was investigating the murders as well, and will shout that this isn't over when the guard drags him to the barracks.

At this point it is impossible to talk to any of the characters, but there's an unsettling feeling that something is terribly wrong and that Windhelm may not be freed from the nightmare just yet. Wuunferth the Unliving, the only person with the answer, will be behind bars and will offer no information. After three full calendar days spent outside Windhelm, you will see a familiar scene upon your return. A guard will be standing next to yet another slain victim she is on the right of Candlehearth Hall when looking from the Palace of the Kings an Altmer named Arivanya from Windhelm Stables.