The Calling (Endgame, #1)
by James Frey, Nils Johnson-Shelton
The Calling by James Frey, Nils Johnson-Shelton holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 10.9K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 461 pages.
About The Calling
Twelve thousand years ago, they came. They descended from the sky amid smoke and fire, and created humanity and gave us rules to live by. They needed gold and they built our earliest civilizations to mine it for them. When they had what they needed, they left. But before they left, they told us someday they would come back, and when they did, a game would be played. A game that would determine our future.This is Endgame.For ten thousand years the lines have existed in secret. The 12 original lines of humanity. Each had to have a Player prepared at all times. They have trained generation after generation after generation. In weapons, languages, history, tactics, disguise assassination. Together the players are everything: strong, kind, ruthless, loyal, smart, stupid, ugly, lustful, mean, fickle, beautiful, calculating, lazy, exuberant, weak. They are good and evil. Like you. Like all.This is Endgame.When the game starts, the players will have to find three keys. The keys are somewhere on earth. The only rule of their Endgame is that there are no rules. Whoever finds the keys first wins the game. Endgame: The Calling is about the hunt for the first key. And just as it tells the story of the hunt for a hidden key, written into the book is a puzzle. It invites readers to play their own Endgame and to try to solve the puzzle. Whoever does will open a case filled with gold. Alongside the puzzle will be a revolutionary mobile game built by Google’s Niantic Labs that will allow you to play a real-world version of Endgame where you can join one of the lines and do battle with people around you.Will exuberance beat strength? Stupidity top kindness? Laziness thwart beauty? Will the winner be good or evil? There is only one way to find out.Play.Survive.Solve.People of Earth.Endgame has begun.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Frey, Nils Johnson-Shelton |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 461 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,900 |
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What genre is The Calling?
The Calling is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Calling worth reading?
Based on 10.9K reader ratings, The Calling has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Calling?
The Calling has 461 pages.
Who wrote The Calling?
The Calling was written by James Frey, Nils Johnson-Shelton. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Calling?
The ISBN-13 for The Calling is 9780062332580.0.
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