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New York Times bestselling author Raymond Khoury returns with a provocative, hard-hitting thriller ripped from the headlines and set at the intersection of science, religion, politics and history… It appears out of nowhere in the skies above Antarctica—a blazing sphere of light that transforms into a mysterious symbol for all to see. Then, it vanishes. The world is enraptured by the event. Is the symbol man-made? Is it of extraterrestrial origin? Or is it a sign from God? The entire human race holds its breath, desperate for an answer—but will it be the one they're hoping for? For reporter Gracie Logan, it's the story of a lifetime. And her search for the truth will lead her from an ancient monastery in the sands of Egypt to a megachurch in Texas and into a mystery that she may not survive. For ex-con Matt Sherwood, it's a chance to redeem himself—and to find the men responsible for the death of his brother. And for a few shady players in the corridors of power in Washington D.C., it's a chance to redefine the world—and to manipulate the relationship between religion and politics in America, for better, or for worse...
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"Really good book. Khoury knows how to take several story lines and weave them together like a braid; going from one to the next to the next and tying them neatly together at the end. My one complaint is that some of his fact checking is a little off. At one point Matt gets into a Chrysler Navigator SUV powered by a Northstar V8. The only problem is that Chrysler didn't make the Navigator, Lincoln did, and the Northstar V8 is a Cadillac motor. Other then that, the book makes you think and gives you some philosophical bits to chew on and question the basis of your belief system. Not due to any fact he puts forward but by questioning the validity of any religion it makes you want to understand why you believe what you do."
— Victor (4 out of 5 stars)
The Sign Listener Reviews
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" So poorly written it made me want to cry. Plot is fast enough that I actually made it through the whole thing before my brain jumped out of skull and kicked my a$$ for reading such drek. And I usually like fast-paced action junk books, so its not like I'm super snobby. "
— Mayer, 2/12/2014 -
" His other books have been pretty decent, but this one is slooooooow and mind-numbingly dull. If I hadn't been trapped on a plane, I would not have finished it. The premise starts of interestingly enough - there's a sign over an ice shelf in Antarctica and the author leads you to believe that there's some sort of conspiracy afoot controlling it. Then there's 500 pages of nothing, and then the conspiracy resolves in a very disappointing way. the end. "
— Molly, 2/4/2014 -
" I have read his other 2 books The Last Templar and The Sanctuary. I purchased this book at B&N bargain bin. Read it in 2 days. Engrossing story. A great read! "
— Cathleen, 1/29/2014 -
" In a word ... boring. I would have stopped listening to it sooner if I had another book to listen to. "
— Brenda, 1/28/2014 -
" Strong political overtones in this book. Less of a thriller and more about making a point. "
— Jennifer, 1/28/2014 -
" I didn't hate this book, but saying I liked it might be a bit too positive to be honest. I thought the writing itself was pretty good, but the plot seemed a bit thinner than I was expecting and at times the characters seemed to be bumbling along without much of a point. This is a rather political novel with some very strong ideas and although that didn't really bother me, you can't miss it either. I thought the main character was well written, but could have benefited from a faster paced story. There were a few times when I considered giving up on this book as there are points when the story lags. By the end, I wasn't sorry I read it exactly, but I wouldn't read it again. "
— Ionia, 1/23/2014 -
" Ending was not quite what I was thinking but it did make me wonder about about certain things. "
— David, 1/20/2014 -
" Damn Interesting So Far - am halfway through it - can't put it down! "
— Madhavi, 1/17/2014 -
" A 3 star thriller....plays on the politics of religion twisted by technology. "
— Sandy, 12/26/2013 -
" The mystery of "The Sign" was intriguing. But, once the mystery was revealed, this book degenerated straight to boring. And the hero of this book stretches the bounds of credulity so far it makes the Die Hard films seem like documentaries. "
— Bill, 12/21/2013 -
" I never finished reading this book. Can't remember why. "
— Ldgalaxy, 12/13/2013 -
" I liked The Last Templar so I had high hopes for this book. But a confusing plot degenerated into left wing propaganda quickly. The screed that the "villian" spews was just too much. And the anti-Bush diatribe was unbecoming a novelist. Do yourself a favor and don't even start this one. "
— Roger, 10/14/2013 -
" Enjoyed the premise of this book, and the suspense was good, but the author needs an editor, in my humble estimation because it was too wordy, which I find distracting in a thriller. Still, it's a good escapism read. "
— Alice, 9/29/2013 -
" okay not a bad thriller "
— Karla, 9/1/2013 -
" We listened to this as an audio book. A little too much dwelling on the details of killings and fights. A bit long for what needed to be said. "
— Ronald, 7/22/2013 -
" Slow at points, but interesting plot overall. "
— Liz, 5/12/2013 -
" I wasn't expecting so much Bush-hating and bible-thumping in a thriller but it was a good story and kept you gripped at the end. "
— Jen, 12/24/2012 -
" .Yet again another great read - exciting, edge of the seat stuff - looking forward to more of the same "
— Winnie, 10/7/2012 -
" I really enjoyed the message of the book! "
— Bobbie, 4/22/2012 -
" Slow to start. Nice message at the end of the book providing the reader something to think about. "
— Garrett, 4/20/2012 -
" Interesting techno-thriller. "
— Stefan, 1/23/2012 -
" A bit confusing at first, and kind of long but really good. Would make a great action flick!! "
— Lindasueanne, 1/17/2012 -
" pretty interesting book but not spectacular "
— Lynn, 7/27/2011 -
" Fiction in the same genre as "The Da Vinci Code"...some supernatural events and some dastardly deeds by evildoers. There are a few too many cliches for my taste but the plot is original and the author slowly builds the mystery and the suspense. "
— Dot, 5/23/2011 -
" This book is very interesting. I enjoyed reading this book. "
— Charlie, 5/10/2011 -
" An exciting regular fiction story. Not too bad, but I wanted lots more knights. Ah well. =) "
— Bradley, 5/1/2011 -
" Really great first half, which was difficult to put down. It was very similar in structure and plot to <em>The Da Vinci Code</em>. The ending was a bit of a let-down in the way it was handled. "
— Marissa, 4/23/2011 -
" if you liked the Da Vinci Code (or even if you didn't!), you will LOVE this book. i will not spoil it but what i will say is this: the ending will blow you away. "
— Ruby, 4/18/2011 -
" It was a good story - very similar to Dan Brown's style. "
— Dominique, 4/18/2011 -
" It is an excellent book with an engaging story but is somewhat predictable. "
— Alan, 4/11/2011 -
" If I could have given this book a 3.5 I would have. I liked the story it was interested and different then say a Dan Brown book. It felt somewhat far-fetched, but it's a work of fiction it's allowed to be! I will be reading the sequel “The Templar Salvation” next. "
— Matthew, 4/11/2011 -
" Recommended by Candi Prizer. I enjoyed this book as I did his other book titled "The Sign". The second book in this series was disappointing (Templar Salavation). "
— Wendy, 4/3/2011 -
" Started out nice, then boring until half way through. Interesting plot. Romance interest a bit forced. "
— Dan, 3/31/2011 -
" I wanted to rate this higher, but it really started to drag towards the end. Also, the secret of the templars isn't anything new or surprising. Maybe i was expecting too much. Or maybe I've just read too many similar stories. "
— Lauren, 3/23/2011 -
" Great history of the Knights Templar, geography, Early Christian church history.....crime, murder, suspense, recommend it as a change of pace. It actually dovetails nicely with the other book I am reading. <br/> <br/>Finished this one while waiting for a helicopter flight for work.... "
— John, 3/23/2011 -
" Anyone interested in Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" would enjoy this book. Full of adventure and history. "
— Kristy, 3/19/2011
About Raymond Khoury
Raymond Khoury is the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Templar, The Sanctuary, The Sign, The Templar Salvation, and The Devil’s Elixir. Also an acclaimed screenwriter and producer, he lives in London with his family.
About Richard Ferrone
Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star." He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.