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Overview

Maya Delaney's paw-print birthmark is the mark of what she truly is—a skin-walker. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly everyone else. Experiencing intense connections with the animals that roam the woods outside her home, Maya knows it's only a matter of time before she's able to Shift and become one of them. And she believes there may be others in her small town with surprising talents.

Now Maya and her friends have been forced to flee from their homes during a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set. Then they're kidnapped, and after a chilling helicopter crash, they find themselves in the Vancouver Island wilderness with nothing but their extraordinary abilities to help them get back home.

In The Calling, the sizzling second book in the Darkness Rising trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong pumps up the romance, danger, and suspense that left readers of The Gathering clamoring for more.

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Maya Delaney is eager to become a shape shifter, but in this pivot novel of the Darkness Rising trilogy saga, she first must just stay alive. She and her friends have already escaped an arsonist's fire; now they're kidnapped; then Maya walks away from the smoking wreck of a helicopter crash; only to have to battle her way home with just her wits. Kelley Armstrong's compelling characters, ravenous and non-ravenous, will keep you glued to the page.

— Brian Monahan

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This second volume in a fantastic teen trilogy from established paranormal fiction writer Armstrong begins with Maya and her friends stuck on a pilotless helicopter about to crash in the isolated mountains of Vancouver Island. Most survive the crash (including Maya's dog), but their trek through the hills is reminiscent of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, with the added complication of armed enemies running the search parties. The first book in this trilogy ended with Maya and her friends kidnapped, on the pilotless helicopter. This one will not end the story, but at least no one is in immediate mortal danger as the book comes to a close, and the trek through the woods without any supplies is over. Armstrong's strength has always been character development combined with paranormal world building, whether it is Maya and the mountain lion shape-shifters of this novel or the werewolves, witches, and demons of her Otherworld series. This volume is tied tangentially to the Otherworld and her previous YA trilogy, Darkest Powers. The cabals (paranormal mafias disguised as large corporations) are still the ultimate baddies. Their presence will pull her fans further into this newest novel, but new readers—and nonparanormal fans—will simply enjoy the survival tale of a group of teens running for their lives in the remote Canadian mountains. This is a highly entertaining novel that this reviewer stayed up into the wee hours to finish—many other readers will likely do the same. Reviewer: Beth Karpas
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Gr 8 Up—The Calling picks up where The Gathering (HarperCollins, 2011) leaves off. Maya Delaney and her friends are rescued by helicopter while escaping from a suspicious forest fire. In flight, they realize that they are being kidnapped and take action. When the helicopter crashes, they narrowly escape and find themselves alone in the Vancouver wilderness being pursued by their kidnappers. The teens piece together what little information they have and now realize that they all possess supernatural powers. Not knowing whom to trust, they try to find answers by going home. But instead of safety and answers, they are faced with possible betrayal. This engaging read is plot-driven and action-packed, but the many unexpected twists and turns sometimes leave readers with more questions than answers. Armstrong also drops small hints that relate this series to her "Darkest Powers" series (HarperCollins), which is intriguing. Fans of the supernatural will look forward to seeing how the next installment ties all of these loose ends together.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061797057
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 4/10/2012
  • Pages: 336
  • Sales rank: 449
  • Age range: 13 - 17 Years
  • Series: Darkness Rising Series , #2
  • Product dimensions: 5.86 (w) x 8.28 (h) x 1.12 (d)

Meet the Author

Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrong is the bestselling author of the Other-world series; the first book in the Darkness Rising trilogy, The Gathering; and the New York Times bestselling Darkest Powers trilogy, which includes The Summoning, The Awakening, And The Reckoning.

Kelley's earliest written efforts were disastrous. If asked for a story about girls and dolls, hers would invariably feature undead girls and evil dolls, much to her teachers' dismay. Today, she continues to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves while safely locked away in her basement writing-dungeon.

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  • Posted April 19, 2012

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    loved the story line, so naturally had to get the this book. It

    loved the story line, so naturally had to get the this book. It did not disappoint!

    10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 16, 2011

    Can't wait to read!!

    I read the first book The Gathering and was very pleased. I can't wait for this next book to come out! Kelley Armstrong is an amazing writer. I've read almost all of her books.

    9 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2012

    Finally!

    I have been waiting to even see tha a sequel is comingout and now that it is it needs to come out NOW

    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2011

    Ahhhh!

    I want it to come out nowww! :D

    4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2012

    Good book

    Don't expect anything over the top and you'll love it. This story is very fast pace and might be confusing at times but it is a awsome read. If you are a kelly armstrong fan than you'll love this book. WARNING: this is a teen book so don't read it just for the romance :-) If you like this trilogy try reading kelly armstrong's Darkest Power trilogy HINT: it might help you understand some key parts in this story

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 12, 2012

    IM READY

    This will be the best yet

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 11, 2012

    AWESOME

    This book was so awesome!!!!!! I cant wait till the next one to come out and i cant wait till they meet chloe and the gang:D

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 18, 2012

    An Epic Adventure

    This book is totally epic! When the new one comes out I will get it thw first thing. Boy, do I promise that!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2012

    Sample

    I just read the sample and loved it! Im buying it when i get home and you should too!

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  • Posted May 14, 2012

    Great book, must check it out.

    Love the book.

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  • Posted May 13, 2012

    Pretty Awesome!

    I really liked this book! It was fun and compelling! But to be honest, it had been so long since I read the first book that I was a little lost at first. I suggest anyone reading this book refresh themselves w/ the first book first. Btw I liked the little nod to the Darkest Powers series at the end of the book! Foreshadowing maybe? I hope Maya gets to meet her twin brother!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 13, 2012

    Brooke

    This may be the second book in the series but it was as good and mabey even better than the first. It has gard decisions and fantasy mixed artfully together.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2012

    To review

    U wanna chat

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 28, 2012

    Loved it.

    Couldn't put it down.

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  • Posted April 28, 2012

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    One thousand times better than The Gathering! If you liked the G

    One thousand times better than The Gathering! If you liked the Gathering you will LOVE this. It's much faster paced and keeps you reading.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 27, 2012

    Rely Really good cant wait for the next book

    Worth reading andenjoyable

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2012

    Great 2nd book

    This book was as good as the first one!! Can't wait to the 3rd one comes out!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 18, 2012

    Four stars

    I love both Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising trilogies and i can't wait until they team up. I am rather disappointed in "The Calling." the action was fine but what did we actually learn or get to expierence. Compared to Clhoe's story, I felt Maya was rushed and we don't really get to see what shes about. Just the basics. Grrr.

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  • Posted April 16, 2012

    Great Book!!!!!

    Great Book!!!!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 15, 2012

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    This is the second book in the Darkness Rising Trilogy. The firs

    This is the second book in the Darkness Rising Trilogy. The first book is The Gathering which readers are introduced to Maya,her family, and fellow schoolmates and friends who live in the tiny town of Salmon Creek, which is a medical research corporate town. It doesn't take long till Maya's life starts taking a strange turn. She begins to fall for bad boy Rafe and through this relationship discovers she's a skin walker, or were-puma would be a better term for it.
    The Calling continues where the first book ended. The group of teens are in the helicopter being evacuated. But things take a strange turn and the teens find them selves fighting for survival and making their way home. More of Maya's past comes to light as well as the project they were part of. Characters begin to show their true colors as well as emerging powers. This installment moved better than the first, which at times felt more like teen drama romance than the intriguing supernatural story it was. Not that there isn't any teen drama in this installment.
    I suggest, though it is not necessary, to read The Darkest Power Trilogy first, because this story does loosely connect to that set of stories, and knowing that information, makes this trilogy a bit more interesting as a read.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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