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The sequel to the New York Times bestseller and international multimedia phenomenon, Endgame: The Calling. Endgame is here. Earth Key has been found. Two keys - and nine Players - remain. The keys must be found, and only one Player can win. Queens, New York. Aisling Kopp believes the unthinkable: that Endgame can be stopped. But before she can get home to regroup, she is approached by the CIA. They know about Endgame. And they have their own ideas about how it should be Played. Ideas that could change everything. Kingdom of Aksum, Ethiopia. Hilal ibn Isa al-Salt narrowly survived an attack that leaves him horribly disfigured. He now knows something the other Players do not. But the Aksumites have a secret that is unique to their line. A secret that can help redeem humanity - and maybe even be used to help defeat the beings behind Endgame. London, England. Sarah Alopay has found the first key. She is with Jago - and they are winning. But getting Earth Key has come at a great cost to Sarah. The only thing that keeps the demons at bay is Playing. Playing to win. Sky Key - wherever it is, whatever it is - is next. And the nine remaining Players will stop at nothing to get it...
With the Earth Key secured, the remaining nine Players must race across the globe to locate the Sky Key while navigating the interference of external human factions. Aisling Kopp, Hilal ibn Isa al-Salt, and Sarah Alopay grapple with the physical and psychological toll of the competition as they pursue the next objective. The narrative utilizes a multi-perspective framework, shifting between global locations to track the disparate strategies of the Players. As the CIA attempts to intervene in the game, the protagonists face the dual pressure of surviving their rivals and resisting the influence of the beings orchestrating the event.
This work functions as a high-velocity continuation of a multimedia narrative, prioritizing rapid plot progression and shifting locales over deep character introspection. The premise suggests a focus on the mechanics of a global scavenger hunt, where the stakes are consistently escalated to maintain tension across the ensemble cast. Readers likely encounter a narrative that emphasizes tactical conflict and the interplay between the Players and the mysterious architects of the game. The structure points to a style designed for readers who prefer cinematic pacing and a wide-reaching, interconnected world-building approach.
Page Count:
491
Publication Date:
2015-09-08
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007586450
ISBN-13:
9780007586455
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