The Calling (Endgame, Book 1)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Calling (Endgame, Book 1)
By (Author) James Frey
Book 1
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
7th October 2014
United Kingdom
Classifications
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Game-related / LitRPG stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Computer and video games
813.6
Physical Properties
Paperback
480
Width 153mm, Height 234mm, Spine 35mm
620g
Description
THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING. PLAY NOW. OR WE ALL LOSE.
After centuries waiting in secret, twelve unbroken bloodlines, armed with hidden knowledge and lethal training, are called to take humanitys fate into their hands
The first book in a game-changing new series by bestselling author, James Frey.
Bryan High School, Omaha, Nebraska: Sarah stands at her graduation ceremony perfect SATs, a star athlete, her life ahead of her. Then a meteor wipes out half her school. But Sarah is not hurt and not surprised. Because she is the Player of the 233rd line the Cahokian. And she knows what this means.
Endgame is here.
Juliaca, Puno, Peru: Jago walks the streets after the meteor hits. Theres looting and violence but hes not scared. He is the Player of the 21st line the Olmec. And hes ready.
Endgame is here.
China, Australia, Turkey Twelve meteors fall. Cities and people burn. The news is full of the end of the world.
But Sarah, Jago and ten others are already plotting and planning for the fight. They are the Players and Endgame is here.
All but one of them will fail. But that one will
save the world. We hope
Written into this book is a puzzle. Solve the puzzle, and you will find the key to open a case of gold. Read the Books. Find the Clues. Solve the Puzzle. Who will Win
Google Niantic is building a mobile location-based augmented reality videogame inextricably tied to the books and mythology, a major prize will be tied to a puzzle in each book, and Twentieth Century Fox has bought the movie rights
Reviews
A unique dystopian adventure with anchors to the real world set to become a cultural phenomenon. ALA Booklist
The premise is engaging, in a Hunger Games-meets-National Treasure sort of way, and the diverse global cast is welcome. Publishers Weekly
Author Bio
James Frey is originally from Cleveland. He is the author of the bestselling novels, A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard. He lives in New York. James Frey is originally from Cleveland. He is the author of the bestselling novels, A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard. He lives in New York.
