Seven stories.
One return.
A frightened world exhales behind a single calm voice. It happens once, everywhere, at the same moment. Seven ordinary people hear it, in seven countries, at six different hours of the night and day.
- 14:00ThursdayUnited StatesThe White Stone
- 19:00ThursdayLincolnshire fensWhat Remains
- 19:00ThursdayJos PlateauThe Open Door
- 20:00ThursdayBerlinUntil I Come
- 02:00FridayNorthern ChinaTen Days
- 03:00FridaySeoulThe Lampstand
- 04:00FridayMelbourneFairer, Safer
Thursday afternoon in America. Friday before dawn in Melbourne. One moment, seen from seven places.
Three ways in. One way out.
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Each series is a trilogy with a prequel, and each stands entirely on its own. Begin with whichever country calls you.
End where all seven meet
The Eighth Day is the two-book close. Read it after the series you love.
One person, one country, one series
United StatesThe White Stone
The Name was on every banner. That was the danger.Coming soon
EnglandWhat Remains
He kept the church alive for thirty years. He never believed it.Coming soon
NigeriaThe Open Door
When everything says go, what is staying for?Coming soon
GermanyUntil I Come
All are welcome. That was the door no one thought to guard.Coming soon
ChinaTen Days
One small denial, and the pressure lifts. That was always the lie.Coming soon
South KoreaThe Lampstand
She could catch any lie. This one passed every test.Coming soon
AustraliaFairer, Safer
The light was almost right. That was the danger.Out now
Where all seven meet
Seven windows, one ending. The Long Morning and The Eighth Day bring every series together. Save them for last.
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