In the Book of Revelation, a man named John has a prophetic dream. He dreams of the final prophecies that will come to pass - and the seven archangels that guard them. Each angel waits to sound their trumpet at God's appointed time, preparing humanity to fight and win the final battle. 2,000 years later, Father Chris Mognahan is a member of the Hetairia Melchizedek, a secret society within the Catholic Church that studies Biblical omens. The society asks Chris to investigate an unusually grotesque crime - a murder on a college campus where the killer's hand literally burned off the victim's face. While the killing seems isolated at first, the society ties the murder to the final Biblical prophecy and a terrifying omen that the order of the prophecies is about to be disrupted. The final battle is coming too soon - long before humanity is prepared to win it. Suddenly, Chris finds himself fighting against time and hell to keep the prophecies in order and stop an early Armageddon. He is joined by a band of unlikely allies, and together they find themselves in Rome above the Vatican Necropolis - the city of the dead - where the future is revealed to them in ancient texts. They are not alone, however; an evil as old as time itself hunts them. As they travel across continents on their mission, the demonic force follows relentlessly, waiting in every shadowed corner, and every dark place. As Armageddon descends, Father Chris finds that his only hope lies in a young woman within the group who has a secret gift - and their belief that God Himself may have sent her to keep the final angelic trumpet from sounding out the early end of the Earth.
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"It started off and automatically pulled me in!"
-- Coffee Time with George Henry, WTZQ Radio
"The Sounding is an incredible, incredible read!"
-- WCBQ Radio
"Great book... one of those books I don't want to put down!"
-- NTJ Morning Magazine, WNTJ Radio
"Looking for a good horror/mystery with a tinge of romance? [The Sounding] is the one for you... The author pulls together a great resolution at the end of the novel, leaving the reader satisfied. This book is highly recommended to adult readers."
-- Live to Read
"Salo cleverly uses the places visited, such as churches and catacombs, to create just the right ambiance... and forced me to sleep with the light on that night! Salo keeps you guessing until the very end of the story... it is a great read and a debut novel that shines. Salo has a real gift for storytelling."
-- Fantasy Book Review
"Nothing is more dramatic than the prophecy about the End of Days, and just the actual passages alone are enough to make anyone’s pulse quicken. Add to this the element of a modern-day murder mystery, as well as the mystique of an ancient Catholic Church sect, and you have the makings of a great novel. And this was definitely a great novel... If you’re in the mood for a thrilling suspense story that is an intellectual adventure as well, definitely give this a try. You won’t be disappointed! 5 out of 5 stars"
-- Reflections of a Book Addict
-- Coffee Time with George Henry, WTZQ Radio
"The Sounding is an incredible, incredible read!"
-- WCBQ Radio
"Great book... one of those books I don't want to put down!"
-- NTJ Morning Magazine, WNTJ Radio
"Looking for a good horror/mystery with a tinge of romance? [The Sounding] is the one for you... The author pulls together a great resolution at the end of the novel, leaving the reader satisfied. This book is highly recommended to adult readers."
-- Live to Read
"Salo cleverly uses the places visited, such as churches and catacombs, to create just the right ambiance... and forced me to sleep with the light on that night! Salo keeps you guessing until the very end of the story... it is a great read and a debut novel that shines. Salo has a real gift for storytelling."
-- Fantasy Book Review
"Nothing is more dramatic than the prophecy about the End of Days, and just the actual passages alone are enough to make anyone’s pulse quicken. Add to this the element of a modern-day murder mystery, as well as the mystique of an ancient Catholic Church sect, and you have the makings of a great novel. And this was definitely a great novel... If you’re in the mood for a thrilling suspense story that is an intellectual adventure as well, definitely give this a try. You won’t be disappointed! 5 out of 5 stars"
-- Reflections of a Book Addict
From the Author
Dear Reader (and Potential Maybe Reader),
Well, it's finally happened! After quite some time researching, traveling, writing, editing and searching, The Sounding is finally available in print (and in screen, for those of you on Kindle). I am so proud to offer my first novel to you, and I want you to know that I put more into this one bound piece of fiction than I have into anything else. I hope it takes you away. I hope it brings you close to a new group of characters that will be as alive for you as they are for me. I hope it scares you and thrills you. I hope you fall in love. I hope you are sad to put it down. I hope you take it on a flight, to the beach, to your bed. I hope you drop it into the hands of someone else. I hope you wrinkle its pages, leave chocolate smudges on its corners and make it what only you can make it: a well-read book.
Yours,
Carrie
Well, it's finally happened! After quite some time researching, traveling, writing, editing and searching, The Sounding is finally available in print (and in screen, for those of you on Kindle). I am so proud to offer my first novel to you, and I want you to know that I put more into this one bound piece of fiction than I have into anything else. I hope it takes you away. I hope it brings you close to a new group of characters that will be as alive for you as they are for me. I hope it scares you and thrills you. I hope you fall in love. I hope you are sad to put it down. I hope you take it on a flight, to the beach, to your bed. I hope you drop it into the hands of someone else. I hope you wrinkle its pages, leave chocolate smudges on its corners and make it what only you can make it: a well-read book.
Yours,
Carrie
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Carrie Salo is a dark storyteller and emerging author of supernatural thrillers. Classically trained at an Ivy League university, she studied the works of master storytellers seven stories underground in the muffled heart of one of the world 's largest libraries.
Carrie seeks to wield unrelenting suspense in her own exploration of all things (especially true things) that keep us awake at night. She has written under the guidance of two bestselling and national prize-winning authors. Her extensive travels have taken her to many haunted places, including the private catacombs of the Vatican. The Sounding is Carrie's debut novel.
Carrie enjoys the smell of old books, New York riesling, late night jogging and thunderstorms, though not in that order. Storytelling is Carrie's secret life. While she looks into all the dark corners by night, by day she is an advertising copywriter and account manager.
Carrie seeks to wield unrelenting suspense in her own exploration of all things (especially true things) that keep us awake at night. She has written under the guidance of two bestselling and national prize-winning authors. Her extensive travels have taken her to many haunted places, including the private catacombs of the Vatican. The Sounding is Carrie's debut novel.
Carrie enjoys the smell of old books, New York riesling, late night jogging and thunderstorms, though not in that order. Storytelling is Carrie's secret life. While she looks into all the dark corners by night, by day she is an advertising copywriter and account manager.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Armageddon and the Human Experience,
This review is from: The Sounding (Kindle Edition)
The Sounding is a rare first novel that succeeds on multiple levels. On the surface, the story is a top-notch apocalyptic thriller that spans the Christian world through a taut, action-oriented plot. However, underneath is a nascent, star-crossed romance that provides the characters with depth and the conflict with a soul.And underlying both of these are the philosophical underpinnings of the story: what is the true nature of free will, God's plans for this world, the role of good and evil, and the ability of one person, one soul to play a role in human destiny? You can read The Sounding for the conflict, the characters, or the metaphysical questions, and indeed you must for they all work together to create an exciting, emotional, thought-provoking experience.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the Best Books I've Ever Read,
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I was on facebook one night, having just finished Stephen Kings 11/22/63 novel and was thinking about what to read next when I saw an ad on the right side of the page for The Sounding. I can't remember exactly what it said, but it sounded intriguing and I thought why not try it. I'm very glad I did. Its that rare book that grabs you from the start and doesn't let go until the end. It was fascinating to watch the main character, Elise, grow from an average person with everyday fears to a powerful being with a mission when she finally accepts her destiny. The interplay between the characters is really first class, and I quickly began to care about them, even ones I didn't like at first. Once I got into the book I started reading it really fast, and had to actually slow down because I didn't want it to end. I really can't say enough about it. I learned a lot about Catholicism too, as the book is steeped in accurate history. It even lead me to the Vatican website to learn a bit more about a few scenes. Rarely have I been "sucked in' as much as I was with The Sounding. If you are a fan of supernatural ... angels/demons/prophecy... then you will absolutely love this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a great adventure.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Fasten Your Seatbelt,
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This is a religious thriller of the highest order. Salo is an exciting new author who has combined superb storytelling, powerful writing and imaginative character development to create a debut novel that's a remarkable achievement. The author expertly weaves throughout a deep understanding of the prophecies expressed in the Bible's foreboding Book of Revelation. As a chain of events cascades toward an early fulfillment of these prophecies, Carrie Salo creates fast paced, gripping suspense that builds and builds as the story traverses continents toward a stunning, emotionally draining conclusion. The cast of characters is richly developed with some that you will not soon forget and maybe a few you will wish you could. Most notable of the latter, of course, is The Other. The Sounding is a first rate creative flourish that left me hungry for Salo's next project.
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