Deep Freeze

The Revival Series, Book 1

By: Michael C. Grumley

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Story didn't freeze me out.

Michael wrote another show stopper. How he comes up with these ideas, I don't know. And Scott is as great as ever.

Creative storey with current politics in the rear view.

Is it sci-fi? Well, in part with consistent characters and a pace that kept me engaged. Even the lab animals were animated. Good guys vs bad guys was over shadowed by the characters' themselves. Worthwhile read.

Brilliant!

With Scott Brick as the narrator and a review by James Rollins, I knew this would be a good book. The complex plot and unforeseen twists kept me hooked up to the last page. I look forward to reading more of his books!

Sounds Plausible to Me!!!!

This book was by far the most mysterious book I’ve listened to by Michael Grumley. I was about a third of the way through the book and still had no idea what was going on. I was slightly baffled but still trying to figure out what the heck was happening when four hours in the mystery is finally revealed.

There was an accident and a school bus plunges into icy water. John Reiff is onboard and he manages to get everyone out before the bus sinks. Everyone but himself. The next thing he knows is he wakes up in a medical facility. The doctors revive him but there seem to be complications. That all sounds pretty normal but the listener is given clues that all is not quite what Reiff is lead to believe.

He’s told that he’s in a hospital but he knows that’s not true, he’s the only patient there. And what hospital has locks on the outside of patient doors? When he asks what town he’s in they are dishonest “for his own good “. Other questions are answered similarly, also for his own good. But it takes a good chunk of the book until you get to find out why he is being fed falsehoods.
I’m not going to spoil this book for anyone, if you want to know what’s going on and why you will have to get the book yourself! Enjoy!!

Scott Brick’s narrative is outstanding as always. He increases the mystery and suspenseful effect with his dramatic flair.
This book has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.
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Another outstandingly and performance!

This story was magnificent. Outstanding writing of Michael C. Grumley! Scott brick is an excellent and my favorite narrator And brings this story to life.The combination of Michael and Scott Make this the most outstanding story of the year!I just can't get enough of these 2 working together.It's the best in the business!I thoroughly enjoyed this story and will listen to it again. The world needs to know about this.Michael and Scott I cannot thank you enough! Looking forward to your next endeavor! Thanks a Million!

Scott excellent

Would have been fine with me if they put Rachel in the deep freeze early on in the book.

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

Made me think

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

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?

The story was outstanding

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