Seeking the immortality promised in an ancient manuscript, The Book Of Skulls, four friends go on a spring break trip to Arizona. 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.

Praise for The Book of Skulls

"[This] is Robert Silverberg at his very best, and when [he's] at his best, no one is better."
--George R.R. Martin

"Where Silverberg goes today, science fiction will follow tomorrow."
--Isaac Asimov