The Book of Skulls

Robert Silverberg

Random House Publishing Group, Jan 31, 2006 - Fiction - 232 pages

Seeking the immortality promised in an ancient manuscript, The Book of Skulls, four friends, college roommates, go on a spring break trip to Arizona: Eli, the scholar, who found and translated the book; Timothy, scion of an American dynasty, born and bred to lead; Ned, poet and cynic; and Oliver, the brilliant farm boy obsessed with death.

Somewhere in the desert lies the House of Skulls, where a mystic brotherhood guards the secret of eternal life. There, the four aspirants will present themselves–and a horrific price will be demanded.

For immortality requires sacrifice. Two victims to balance two survivors. One by suicide, one by murder.

Now, beneath the gaze of grinning skulls, the terror begins. . . .


From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Review: The Book of Skulls

User Review  - Stephen Thomas - Goodreads

SEX AND SKULDUGGERY I like Silverberg's work, and have read a number of his books, so it's somewhat disappointing that this one left me strangely unmoved. TBoS starts out well and shows great promise ...

Review: The Book of Skulls

User Review  - Kate Sherrod - Goodreads

Elevator pitch time: Robert Silverberg's "Sci Fi Masterwork" The Book of Skulls is In the Company of Men meets The Holy Mountain* but in, you know, prose. Only I'm pretty sure I'm expected to forgive ...

About the author

Philip Wylie (1902-71) is the author of "Gladiator" and the coauthor of "When Worlds Collide," both available in Bison Books editions. Acclaimed science-fiction writer Robert Silverberg is the recipient of many awards, including the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and the Grand Master designation from the Science Fiction Writers of America, the highest science-fiction honor available. He is the author of "Lord Valentine's Castle,

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Book of Skulls
• Author: Robert Silverberg
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group, 2006
• ISBN: 0345491033, 9780345491039
• Length: 232 pages
• Subjects: Fiction / Science Fiction / General