Coldness in the Blood

Matthew Maule has seen many horrific things in his five hundred years as one of the most powerful vampires in the world. But even his formidable talents cannot predict the unthinkable acts about to occur within his own home.When the vampire Dickon and his human partner appear in the middle of the night, frightened for their lives, Matthew offers them protection. They carry with them a small Egyptian statue of great value and many secrets. In the morning, Matthew wakes to discover that Dickons human friend has been brutally murdered, the vampire has gone missing, and their statue has been smashed to pieces. Matthew has also made a dangerous new enemy, one who possesses strength even Matthew may be no match for.he statue is no ordinary artifact, but one of six replicas. One contains a gem in the center, a stone of unimaginable magical power that could spell the end of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands.ow, Matthew must trek cross country, trying to unravel a millenia-old mystery in order to prepare himself for a final showdown against the evil stalking him at every turn.Saberhagen, Fred is the author of 'Coldness in the Blood' with ISBN 9780765300454 and ISBN 0765300451.