The Calling

Written by Rachelle Dekker

Narrated by Morgan Hallett

Remko Brant had never been so sure of anything as escaping the Authority City with Carrington Hale. But bravado comes easy when you have nothing to lose. Now a husband, father, and the tactical leader of the Seers, Remko has never had so much at risk. As he and his team execute increasingly dangerous rescue missions inside the city, they face growing peril from a new enemy. Recently appointed Authority President Damien Gold claims to be guiding a city shaken by rebellion into a peaceful, harmonious future. But appearances can be deceiving. In order to achieve his dangerous ambitions, Gold knows he must do more than catch the rebelshe must destroy the hope their message represents . . . from the inside out. With dissension in his own campand the CityWatch soldiers closing inRemko feels control slipping through his fingers. To protect those he loves, he must conquer his fears and defeat Gold . . . before one of them becomes his undoing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 8, 2016
• ISBN: 9781501911286

Reviews for The Calling

[Felicity Hildebrand · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the narration, as this was the first audio book that I could listen to and not be distracted by the voice. It is well recorded and read.

Interesting read by Rachelle Dekker. I have found that ted Dekkers books are a bit too dark for me, so I wasn’t sure I’d like this one. There is some murder and intrigue, but it’s less graphic.

The spiritual side and dystopian world was interesting. I’ll definitely finish the series.

[payday1999-430350 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My reviews and ratings were lost for this book, so it won't be as detailed as before.

This book picks up right where book one ended. This book was better than the first one and had more action. I believe the action continues for the whole book and we learn many things about what's going on with the characters, especially Maya.

It ends with you wanting to read more and wanting to see the how this is all going to come together in the third book. I remember trying to get the 3rd book as fast as I can after reading this. I wanted to see how it was going to end.

I would recommend this series to everybody, the author has a way with building worlds and characters.

[shahnareads · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Soooooooo GOOD! ahh!

I just couldn't put it down. I am so excited to start the third one. Gah! I can't wait for all the kids to meet each other.

I'm so glad I waited to have all three books before I started reading, I don't think I could have waited.

[floratina · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

READ IN DUTCH

I hadn't really planned to continue reading the Darkness Rising Trilogy, but when I saw this book in the library I did take it home with me, because after all, I was still a bit curious about what happened next. The end of The Gathering was quite a cliffhanger...

For me, this book felt quite the same as the first part. A lot happens, but somehow, you're never scared, because you believe that they will succeed and survive everything (as they always do in books). This is a bit a shame, but nevertheless, it was again a nice read, though I thought the story was a bit weaker than the first one.

If I ever encounter the last book, I will read it, because I now want to know how it ends...

[christineellei · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Starting at exactly the point The Gathering’s cliff-hanger left off we rejoin Maya and the other teens on their flight from Salmon Creek. The group finds themselves abandoned after the helicopter crash and on the run from both sides of the law. Things start to happen as far as their “altered” genetics so they must face those changes as well. The finally make it back t Salmon Creek only to find they are more alone than ever in their quest to find out what is happening to them.

Again, being a fan I enjoyed the book.

[luminescent_bookworm · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Too much running away, not enough plot development. More review later.

[glennis.leblanc · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The second book of her second YA series shows it is the middle book and is really just a bridge to the final book to see what will happen once she wraps it all up. I'm reading these books more to see what is going on in that universe than for just on their own merits.

[bookloverslife · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it. Starts off straight after the first book and for me it was as good as The Gathering. Cant wait to see what happens next.

[yogiboo_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A good sequel. Still not as good as the darkest powers trilogy. Am enjoying it nevertheless. Looking forward to the finale as it is rumoured that the darkness rising crowd meet up with the darkest power crowd.

[angelina0justice · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Uh-oh, I think I better go back and read the 3rd book of the 1st series before I go any further with this series.

I really enjoyed this installment. My only complaint is that I have to wait too long for the next part.

[mlsimmons-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Let me say first, I'm a huge Kelley Armstrong fan. I love the adult Otherworld series. I enjoyed the YA series Darkest Powers. This trilogy is even better. I love Maya, Rafe and Daniel. I'm also a very large fan of Kenjii. She is a cool dog. Now have I have to wait a year for the next book, that sucks.

[isa_lavinia-1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Action, action, action, but not much happens. It wasn't bad, but I just didn't feel as connected to these characters as I did to the ones in the Darkest Powers series.

And honestly with the love triangle crap... Daniel or Rafe? Rafe or Daniel? I swear, I'm so tired of this cliché I've started rooting for Maia to end up with Sam! At least she's undeniably kick-ass and awesome!

[silentq_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was a very quick read, her YA book trilogies could work as a single novel. I didn't like this quite as much as the first in the series, the big mysteries have been worked out and the supernatural teens are trying to find a safe place from the people hunting them through the woods on Vancouver Island. It's very reminiscent of the previous YA trilogy, down to relatives that you can't/won't trust, the only difference being that the powers that these teens have developed are different. The love triangle is a bit clumsy as well. I may have to go an re-read her OCD hit woman books again to restore my faith, and then hold off on reading her YA ones until I can consume the whole series at once.

[jenj5 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I actually liked this better than the first one. The setup is all out of the way so there's room for more character development. It still feels like it's moving pretty slow in terms of plot and reveals partly because this is a Kelley Armstrong Otherworld book so obviously there's going to be magic and supernaturals and such. Looking forward to the next one which promises to bring the two trilogies together.

[samm4-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Excellent 2nd installment; all go from start to finish. Quite exhausting!

[jadestar31 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The Calling picks up where The Gathering left off. From my review of The Gathering, it’s already apparent that I’m not a fan of this series. I admit that I enjoyed this book more than the previous one, but it was still just mediocre. There’s not much to say because nothing really happens. They’re on the run, they get captured, they escape, rinse and repeat.Everything I said about Maya still stands. She’s still smart, athletic, sensible and a really great role model for younger girls. I just don’t feel any chemistry between Maya and Rafe or even Maya and Daniel. There’s no spark or charm to this series. The book is just dull. I’m hoping the last installment will have more adventure in it since it’ll also involve the characters from The Darkest Powers.I just want to finish this series and be done with it. It’s not exactly the reaction people want in the books they read, but it’s what I’m stuck with.

[kayceel_4 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As much as I enjoy Kelley Armstrong's adult books, I've been frustrated by her teen books - specifically the need to stretch a story into a trilogy. Honestly, this and the Darkest Powers trilogy could each have been one book; each book in the series ends on an unnecessary cliffhanger and the second book (in each series) is just one long chase scene. Sigh.However, she does write interesting characters, and Maya is no different. She has recently discovered she's a shapeshifter - a cougar - and dealing with a Cabal (a magic mob, basically) trying to capture her and her friends. Exciting, yes, but I'd wait to read the series til they've all been released. To do otherwise is an exercise in frustration...

[tarapata_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

While I prefer Armstrong's Otherworld books, I'd say this is the best from her YA thus far. Almost like a toned down PG version of Elena. Maya and her group of runaway friends are fleeing from a dangerous forest fire erupting in their cozy town - but soon find out they have more to worry about than a destroyed home. The group learns (a bit more) about their own powers, and start to uncover the disturbing facts about their enemies, and question what they thought they knew about their own lives. There aren't really any dull moments or lulls in the story, and the character development is good. I wish there was a bit more information released to the reader...seems like the story is going on little scraps of what's really going on, but I expect it will come together with the next installment of the series: looking forward to it...

[chellebearss · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Kelley Armstrong is one of my favorite paranormal writers, not only because she is Canadian and lives less than half hour from my hometown but because she writes some awesome books. They are not even close to literary fiction and the book snobs would probably never read them, but they are perfect for a relaxing afternoon. While I prefer her Otherworld novels, the YA books are pretty decent as well. The Calling in the second book The Darkness Rising series. It is pretty impossible to give a plot line for this book without giving information about the previous book, The Gathering.I won't give anything away and just say that if you like paranormal books and don't mind YA books then give this series a shot. It's a nice easy read and pretty entertaining

[jrlibrary · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Although I enjoyed the book, and am looking forward to the conclusion of the Darkness Rising trilogy, I felt that Armstrong could have made this book a little tighter. It seemed like they were running from "the bad guys" for a ridiculous amount of time, and even when they were in danger, it always turned out to be a tranquiler dart rather than a bullet. Book two continues right where book one left off, with Maya and crew in a helicopter, escaping the fire. A series of events happens (no spoilers from THIS reviewer) and suddenly the crew is not so sure of who is trustworthy and who is not. If you enjoy Armstrong's writing, then obviously you'll enjoy this; I just found it a bit slow in places.