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The Sign Audiobook

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Read By: Richard Ferrone Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 8.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101058015

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

86

Longest Chapter Length:

24:48 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:32 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

11:15 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

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

Overall Performance: 3.05555555555556 out of 53.05555555555556 out of 53.05555555555556 out of 53.05555555555556 out of 53.05555555555556 out of 5 (3.06)
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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " In a word ... boring. I would have stopped listening to it sooner if I had another book to listen to. "

    — Brenda, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Strong political overtones in this book. Less of a thriller and more about making a point. "

    — Jennifer, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ending was not quite what I was thinking but it did make me wonder about about certain things. "

    — David, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Damn Interesting So Far - am halfway through it - can't put it down! "

    — Madhavi, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A 3 star thriller....plays on the politics of religion twisted by technology. "

    — Sandy, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I never finished reading this book. Can't remember why. "

    — Ldgalaxy, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " okay not a bad thriller "

    — Karla, 9/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Slow at points, but interesting plot overall. "

    — Liz, 5/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " .Yet again another great read - exciting, edge of the seat stuff - looking forward to more of the same "

    — Winnie, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed the message of the book! "

    — Bobbie, 4/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Slow to start. Nice message at the end of the book providing the reader something to think about. "

    — Garrett, 4/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Interesting techno-thriller. "

    — Stefan, 1/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A bit confusing at first, and kind of long but really good. Would make a great action flick!! "

    — Lindasueanne, 1/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " pretty interesting book but not spectacular "

    — Lynn, 7/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is very interesting. I enjoyed reading this book. "

    — Charlie, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An exciting regular fiction story. Not too bad, but I wanted lots more knights. Ah well. =) "

    — Bradley, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really great first half, which was difficult to put down. It was very similar in structure and plot to The Da Vinci Code. The ending was a bit of a let-down in the way it was handled. "

    — Marissa, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good story - very similar to Dan Brown's style. "

    — Dominique, 4/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It is an excellent book with an engaging story but is somewhat predictable. "

    — Alan, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Started out nice, then boring until half way through. Interesting plot. Romance interest a bit forced. "

    — Dan, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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. Finished this one while waiting for a helicopter flight for work.... "

    — John, 3/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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 TemplarThe SanctuaryThe SignThe 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.