Description

This action-packed prequel novella set in the Endgame world concludes the digital original series the Zero Line Chronicles, and follows an underground group determined to put a stop to Endgame—and save the world—at any cost. They call themselves the Zero line.

Endgame has not yet begun in 1972—but it is coming. Mike Stavros has joined a group determined to stop Endgame by hunting down a generation of Players who preceded the Players in Endgame: The Calling. In this thrilling conclusion to the Zero Line trilogy, Mike Stavros and other members of the Zero line travel to the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich to stage a fake Calling. But confronting the Players, and stopping Endgame, is more dangerous than they ever imagined.


  • Secret Societies: A rogue group called the Zero line races to hunt down the ancient lines of Players before their deadly game can even begin.
  • High Stakes Adventure: The mission is simple: stop Endgame. The cost of failure is the end of the world.
  • Moral Ambiguity: To save humanity, Mike Stavros and his team must become killers themselves. But how high a price is too high?
  • Historical Thriller: Set against the backdrop of the 1972 Munich Olympics, the Zero line’s plan to stage a fake Calling is about to collide with real-world chaos.

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

“The premise is engaging, in a Hunger Games-meets-National Treasure sort of way, and the diverse global cast is welcome.” - Publishers Weekly

Praise for ENDGAME: THE CALLING: “The treasure hunters of the world may want to dust off their tools.” - USA Today

“A unique dystopian adventure with anchors to the real world...set to become a cultural phenomenon.” - ALA Booklist

“This book is fantastic. On every level. Please just go read it and try and disagree with me. I dare you.” - The Guardian

“You officially have my attention, James Frey. And to anyone reading this, the challenge is on.” - Bustle.com

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

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