Deep Freeze

The Revival Series, Book 1

By: Michael C. Grumley

Narrated by: Scott Brick

This program is read by multi-award-winning narrator Scott Brick.

From the bestselling author of the Breakthrough series: In his next near-future thriller, Michael C. Grumley explores humanity’s thirst for immortality—at any cost...

“A fast-paced juggernaut of a story, where revelations pile upon revelations, building to a stunning conclusion that will leave readers clamoring for more.”—James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series

The accident came quickly. With no warning. In the dead of night, a precipitous plunge into a freezing river trapped everyone inside the bus. It was then that Army veteran John Reiff’s life came to an end. Extinguished in the sudden rush of frigid water.

There was no expectation of survival. None. Let alone waking up beneath blinding hospital lights. Struggling to move, or see, or even breathe. But the doctors assure him that everything is normal. That things will improve. And yet, he has a strange feeling that there's something they're not telling him.

As Reiff's mind and body gradually recover, he becomes certain that the doctors are lying to him. One by one, puzzle pieces are slowly falling into place, and he soon realizes that things are not at all what they seem. Critical information is being kept from him. Secrets. Supposedly for his own good. But who is doing this? Why? And the most important question: can he keep himself alive long enough to uncover the truth?

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Forge.

©2024 Michael C. Grumley (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“A propelling story that seizes the reader from the opening and doesn’t let go until the last shocking sentence. John Reiff, revived from the dead, is given a second chance at life, only to realize that something is very, very wrong… and he embarks on a quest to find the truth. A truly gripping read—I highly recommend it.” —Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Pendergast series

“A fast-paced juggernaut of a story, where revelations pile upon revelations, building to a stunning conclusion that will leave readers clamoring for more. It has everything I love in a story: fascinating scientific speculation, hellbent action, and characters you’ll be rooting for with every turn of the page. Not to be missed!” —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series

“A fast-paced thriller for mystery and techno-thriller readers, Grumley’s novel draws on speculative technology to forecast the dark side of scientific advancement and medical ethics.” —Library Journal

The story was outstanding

The turns in the story kept you interested. The author kept you guessing at every turn.

The circle of life.

It took me half way through the audible to try and figure what kind apocalypse had occurred and how the human story related to that human disaster. The events occurred in Northern Arizona in an area that I was familiar with and that kept me hanging in there.

Want book 2

Loved it, just not Scott Brick, too breathy, Always seems in a rush, find a new narrator.

Starts with a bang and continues!

Imagination is it! I really enjoyed Grumley's implementation. He sells this concept as a real possibility! I had a hard time putting it down.

Thought Provoking and Thrilling New Adventure

I love Kindle Unlimited. It has helped me to discover wonderful new authors and great books. I first discovered this author when I chose a book series called the Monument series. Those two books were fantastic and introduced me to Michael Grumley. He is a fantastic storyteller and is one of the few whose books I will read whole series of. The premise of this one is wonderful. A man who supposedly dies in a bus accident is revived in a secretive medical environment. Away we go on a thrilling adventure. The story unfolds at just the right pace with interesting and well written characters. I do most of my books on audio, so the wonderful Scott Brick narrated this selection perfectly. This just needs to be experienced, just let the story unfold. I will definitely be reading the future books in the series. The next volume just came out and I look forward to discovering it.

Johns story is quite interesting

Honestly had a James Bond Feel. Secret facilities, bad A$$ Vets, and the destroy and shooting scenes. The ending could have been better, but if their are more books then it could lead to some good reading. The capuchin monkey makes me think of Dexter from the Echo series

Narration

Didn't end, just kinda stopped. Felt it needed more conclusion. The story didn't exain what happened to John... Just said he is stable. Why? What was different?

Made me think

Would eternal life really be desirable here on Earrh?
Maybe not so much. Going forward or back not so enticing either

Just a contemporary book!

Great story; I enjoy Scott Brick; yes, I recommend it for a good listen. Waiting for the next book.
Audible your the best!

Yes, yes indeed

Such a interesting way to start a new series. We appreciated so much not only the concepts presented, but also the moral conflicts generated by not questioning the ramifcations of choices made.