The Calling (Darkness Rising Series #2)

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A powerful secret. A desperate race for survival.

Maya and her friends are on the run. Having escaped a deliberately set forest fire and a fake rescue team with dark intentions, they were just beginning to feel safe again. Then their helicopter crashes near the Vancouver Island wilderness, and Maya and her friends realize they're about as far from safe as they can get.

But Maya has a secret. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than...

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Overview

A powerful secret. A desperate race for survival.

Maya and her friends are on the run. Having escaped a deliberately set forest fire and a fake rescue team with dark intentions, they were just beginning to feel safe again. Then their helicopter crashes near the Vancouver Island wilderness, and Maya and her friends realize they're about as far from safe as they can get.

But Maya has a secret. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly anyone else. It's part of who she really is—and it has something to do with her mysterious paw-print birthmark. Yet as Maya and her friends face unforeseen dangers, it becomes clear she's not the only one in their close-knit group who has something to hide. And if they're going to survive, they'll need all their extraordinary abilities to help them get back home.

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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

VOYA - Beth Karpas
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
School Library Journal
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
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061797064
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 4/2/2013
  • Series: Darkness Rising Series , #2
  • Pages: 326
  • Sales rank: 82,203
  • Age range: 13 - 17 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.20 (w) x 7.80 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrongis the bestselling author of the Darkest Powers trilogy, which includes The Summoning, The Awakening, and The Reckoning. This is the third book in her New York Times bestselling Darkness Rising trilogy.

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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!

    12 out of 13 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.

    10 out of 13 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

    6 out of 8 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

    6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2011

    Ahhhh!

    I want it to come out nowww! :D

    5 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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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!

    3 out of 3 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

    2 out of 2 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 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 27, 2012

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    This book takes off running right where The Gathering left off.

    This book takes off running right where The Gathering left off. After narrowly escaping not only being captured but a wildfire, the kids are finally safe and on a helicopter to meet up with their family members. Only, the helicopter isn't taking them to safety and soon they find themselves on the run.

    It's been almost a year since I read The Gathering and I will admit that I forgot about the story of the book and who the characters were. So with not having a recap in the beginning of this one, I was lost for the majority of the story. I remembered bits and pieces about Rafe and Annie being skin walkers but that was about it. So it took a while to get my bearings and even at the end I still didn't remember who everyone was. Clearly, I need to reread the first one again.

    However, with reading The Darkest Powers trilogy, this book reads about the same. They are a group of genetically altered super humans. Each has their own unique ability like warlock, necromancer, shape shifter. There are also bad guys chasing them, questions on who can and can't be trusted and they find out that their parents are either not their real parents or are in on the whole thing. So I got the jist of the story. What I'm really looking forward to is this team meeting up with the Darkest Powers team and it looks like that is where they are headed to next!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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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.

    1 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.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2013

    Kelley Armstrong is my all time favorite author ever! I read the

    Kelley Armstrong is my all time favorite author ever! I read the Darkest Powers Trilogy as well as these, and I would have to say I liked those better, but this series was exceptional as well! 

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 9, 2013

    Ftnn

    If anyone has been waiting for book 3 to come out?! WELL GOOD NEWS EVERYONE IT COMES OUT APRIL 9TH!!!!!! SO TWO MONTHS!!!!

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  • Posted January 12, 2013

    I Also Recommend:

    Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls Series #1)
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    I hate that I have to wait til the next book comes out. :( but t

    I hate that I have to wait til the next book comes out. :( but this book and series is good. I read this book within one day (fast reader) I loved it! Rafe and Maya are too cute together :) but I think Daniel might have some feelings for Maya...:)
    You will love this book...trust me..the suspense will have u pulling your hair out lol
    Can't wait til #3 comes out

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 3, 2012

    this book is amazing

    i didnt get the book on my tablet i got it at my school lirary when i found it i was jumping up and down my friends were like ive never seen u so excited about a book i had been waiting for it forever

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 30, 2012

    For me, I loved it.

    The surprises just keep coming. This book held me spellbound. Can't wait for the third installment because all my answers are still not answered. The whole time reading I was there with them looking on. Kelly is a damn good writer.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 28, 2012

    Book

    Really great book! Im only 10 yrs old and I loved it!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 29, 2012

    Astounding

    I was amazed when I read this series, honestly, Kelley, if you don't finish the third book soon, I think I'll die! I previously didn't know that the third book hadn't been written yet, so I was searching everywhere for it and driving my school librarian nuts about getting it.


    FINISH WRITING THE BOOK KELLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 20, 2012

    Mind Blowing

    When i read the book i thought wow cant wait to read the next book

    By:
    Amber Lynn Doudrick

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  • Posted August 8, 2012

    wonderful second book! still addicted and i can't wait to read t

    wonderful second book! still addicted and i can't wait to read the third!

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