Power is the ULTIMATE HIGH. Civil war looms in the House of Romanov, as members of the royal family speak freely of a regime change. Only a young prince wounded by the war and a ballerina past her prime can stop the upcoming bloodshed. But even they may be too late...
The power of the massess...
This is what the people—4 so far—are saying about Crimson Snow…
Truth or Fiction?
Steve, a writer of historic fiction, 11/05/2007
“Crimson Snow” is a whopping good read featuring an entertaining blend of fact and fiction. I am a fan of historic novels and consider myself knowledgeable with the last months of Imperial Russia. But after reading Crimson Snow, Dave Shone has me wondering, “Do I really know anything about this period and did this really happen?” He’s that believable. His plot and characters are well researched and developed and provide an insightful look into the intrigue and conspiracies of that human element that we call government.
The girl two-cubes down from mine
Jan Fawley, a lover of history and mysteries, 11/03/2007
This book keeps you reading to find out how the whole thing will end. What's going to happen next? History and fiction run together to make a very enjoyable read.
Carried away to Russia
Julie, A reviewer, 10/29/2007
I really enjoyed this fictional read. It blends exciting characters and real historical events with a good sense of place. The characters seem very real, very human, and the descriptions of St Petersburg make me want to go there. Thank you!
Chip, A reviewer, 10/22/2007
A great tale that mixes dramatic non-fiction and detailed story-telling to create a intense ride through WWI Russia. While I'm not typically a reader of history-related books, it was recommended by a friend. I now know why. A deep cast of characters comes alive as the plot thickens. A few twists and flashbacks keep you guessing as to what really happened. Read it and find out -- well worth the rubles.
Readers, thank you for your time & consideration. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Excerpt
In the winter of 1916, Imperial Russia was ripe for change. It was Christmas… Russia's third at war. Her capital of St. Petersburg swarmed with war refugees from Poland and the far reaches of Russia’s vast empire… these forsaken souls had lost everything because of His Majesty’s war with Germany. To make matters worse, the city was facing a food shortage of Russia’s own making. In nearby fields, mountains of unpicked wheat simply withered away as bellies lay empty… no one was left to harvest the lands. Russia’s youth was at war and they were losing, badly. Germany and her allies were growing bolder. Members of the German High Command had become specialists at the art of warfare and Russia’s generals had failed to embrace modern military tactics and paid a costly price … six million Russian men were now dead or wounded. It was a premature end to a generation, yet the tsar’s government appeared not to care. Their Majesties’s spiritual adviser, a renegade priest named Rasputin, was making a mockery of the imperial cabinet and court as he used his influence over the empress to appoint men to high posts who were willing to do his bidding only. The once god-like tsar looked weak and all too human… a fact recognized by the ambitious men who surrounded him. There was much to lose, there was much to gain, in the land of Crimson Snow.
In the waning days of World War II, a man lies injured in a London hospital, shrouded in mystery and confusion. He is an American serviceman, stripped of his identity and memories, save for the name John, and plagued by vivid visions of battles that
Goldie's daughter Chili Pepper leaves the Flirting With Food TV show & moves to Portland Oregon as Executive Chef at a new restaurant. But there is a rash of murders, all in the Pettygrove mansion where she lives with roommates.
