Description

This third thrilling digital prequel novella to Endgame: The Calling follows the lives of four of the twelve Players before they were chosen as the one to save their ancient bloodline—and win Endgame.

Before the Calling . . .

Twelve Players-in-training are tested to the very edge of their physical and mental abilities. Endgame: The Training Diaries Volume 3: Existence follows Sarah, Jago, An, and Hilal, as they prepare for the apocalyptic game that may or may not occur.

They must shed their normal lives and transform into the Players they were meant to be.


They must train, learn, prepare.

To Play, survive, and solve.


To kill or be killed.

Endgame is real.


Endgame is coming. And only one can win.


  • Ancient Bloodlines: Meet four destinies forged in secret—a crime syndicate heir in Peru, a spiritual warrior from Ethiopia, a brilliant hacker in China, and a reluctant hero in America.
  • Assassins in Training: Before they were chosen, they were pushed to their limits. Follow their brutal backstories of sacrifice, betrayal, and the shedding of their old lives.
  • Deadly Game: Endgame is real, and the only rule is that there are no rules. They will be trained to kill or be killed in a competition for the fate of humanity.
  • Prequel Novellas: Dive deeper into the world of the bestselling Endgame series. These four stories reveal the secrets and training of the Players before the Calling.

About the author(s)

James Frey is originally from Cleveland. All four of his books, A Million Little Pieces, My Friend Leonard, Bright Shiny Morning, and The Final Testament of the Holy Bible, were international bestsellers.

Reviews

“Endgame is like The Hunger Games on steroids.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Praise for Endgame: The Calling: “A unique dystopian adventure with anchors to the real world… set to become a cultural phenomenon.” - ALA Booklist

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