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The Sounding

by Carrie Salo (Goodreads Author)

4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 · rating details · 71 ratings · 38 reviews

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 secre...more

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Published September 23rd 2011 by 23 House

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Sep 12, 2012 Tammy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Recommended to Tammy by: Carrie

Not really sure how to start this review, The Sounding was a really good read.

I consider myself to be a fast reader, but I found myself having to reread entire chapters, just so I was not missing anything vital to the story line, that being said it you are looking for a quick read, I would look elsewhere.
I am not saying that because it was not a good book, it was a very good book, its just that Carrie Salo is very detail oriented. Normally I would not care about the little details, but I found...more

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Oct 07, 2012 Frank Spinney rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: yes

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I have been an avid reader for all of my life. I read books from all genres and have a handful of books that I would rate as 5 stars and recommend to everybody. For example The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, I Know this Much is True by Wally Lamb, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Dragon Bone Chair by Tad Williams and The Passage by Justin Cronin. I now have a new book to add to this list. The Sounding by Carrie Salo. I received this book as part of a read to review program in excha...more

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Sep 14, 2012 Carol Wicklund rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I flat out loved this book and was sorry to finish it! A stand alone novel (can't see anyway to add more to make it a series ) but was very satisfying read overall.And cannot wait to see what Ms. Salo's next book will be because w/o hesitation I will buy a copy.

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Jul 30, 2012 Wanda Panda Hartzenberg rated it 5 of 5 stars

Where should I start, probably at the beginning? But I need to explain three things to the readers of this review first, I read fast, not a speed reader but I read fast. This book took way longer than normal because I found myself paging back, re reading parts, then paging back again to make sure I understood the premise and to make sure I memorize the facts.
Secondly; I am one of those people who love what I refer to as useless facts. I live for them, read for them and have them stored somewhere...more Where should I start, probably at the beginning? But I need to explain three things to the readers of this review first, I read fast, not a speed reader but I read fast. This book took way longer than normal because I found myself paging back, re reading parts, then paging back again to make sure I understood the premise and to make sure I memorize the facts.
Secondly; I am one of those people who love what I refer to as useless facts. I live for them, read for them and have them stored somewhere in my brain for future use. This book fed this aspect of my psyche to the limit. I loved this. Thus the paging back and forth.
Thirdly, I was asked while I was reading it what it is about, I answered it is a story about the Bible, and more specifically the interpretation of the Bible by the Catholic Church. So a second question was voiced; is the book pro or anti Catholicism and I naturally answered, pro no, anti, no neither. And that got me thinking. In the end, apart from a few plot critical junctions the church does not do much. It is what they have done, how they interpret that is shared with the reader. But, as I thought over my answer I came to the conclusion that the interpretations are very factually stated with no real slant towards one or the other side. It is the reader's preconceived ideas that would slant the impressions towards to book. This is one of the more fascinating facets of this book.
The next thing I stood in awe with is the authors ability to take the one main character and make her grow and change, I don’t want to give away too much about the plot, but the author manages to give this character two very distinct voices. When it starts in the book it is very subtle, later it became more apparent and even more impressive.
What is not to like in the book? Absolutely nothing. I do not like making comparisons between books and authors but if you liked books penned by Dan Brown then you will love this. If you like a horror with a nasty twist in the end, you will love this. If you like a love story, you will love this. Thus my 10 * review for this book. I loved it. All three times I have read it, and if you think that is an exaggeration, don’t, I plan to read it again, this time much slower and much more at my ease.
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Jan 15, 2012 Todd rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Have you ever read the Book of Revelation in the Bible? Not for the faint of heart, this book contains numerous prophecies, including what will happen to the earth at the End of Days, also known as the apocalypse. Having only a general idea of what is actually foretold and never having read it myself, when we received the offer to review The Sounding by Carrie Salo I was intrigued and a bit intimidated. I was going to have a lot of learning to do about not only the Book of Revelations, but the h...more Have you ever read the Book of Revelation in the Bible? Not for the faint of heart, this book contains numerous prophecies, including what will happen to the earth at the End of Days, also known as the apocalypse. Having only a general idea of what is actually foretold and never having read it myself, when we received the offer to review The Sounding by Carrie Salo I was intrigued and a bit intimidated. I was going to have a lot of learning to do about not only the Book of Revelations, but the history of Catholicism as well. And so I dove in head first, excited to see what Salo had in store for me!

The Sounding begins with a murder. On a small college campus in the Appalachian hills, a student named Clyde Parker is found with a fatal wound to his face so severe that the medical examiner estimates that it would have taken something moving at 200 miles per hour to cause it. The catch is that the wound is in the shape of a human hand. Meanwhile, Father Chris Mognahan, a priest of a small parish in upstate New York becomes connected to this brutal case through his involvement in the Hetairia Melchizedek, a secret society within the Catholic Church that is charged with investigating and protecting humanity against the seven seals and seven angels of the apocalypse what will usher in the end of human life on our planet. Chris, along with other members of the order, are working against a more dire threat than the Church has ever faced before, as they fear that the prophecy outlined in Revelations will be unleashed millennia before it is supposed to occur. Their only hope lies in Remiel, the seventh angel in the prophecy that holds the key to saving humanity from prematurely ending in disaster. Fortunately, Chris and his colleagues think they have miraculously found her, but she is facing an imminent threat from a demonic creature referred to as the Other. Will Chris and the order be able to save Remiel and help her to prevent the early coming of the apocalypse, or will the Other prove to be more than they can handle?

This book was quite an undertaking. Part fiction, part history lesson, and part Bible analysis, Salo writes a detailed and complex story that drew me in from the beginning. Having never really known anything about the Book of Revelations, I thought the passages that Salo analyzes and uses as her backdrop for this novel were a great choice. 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. It’s definitely apparent that Salo did a large amount of research for this novel, as the amount of history and detail which she includes is unparalleled. When I learned that she actually even traveled to Italy to research and got to visit the catacombs, I wasn’t surprised. I always appreciate it when an author puts this much time and dedication into a work. I feel that one great novel by an author is far superior to 10 mediocre ones in the same time frame. That being said, Salo’s research definitely helped with character development and plot enrichment. Little details, such as describing hotel furniture as over-polished (I never thought of this until now!) and the little eccentricities of human emotion and self-doubt, are interwoven expertly into the novel, making it a rich read that was full of surprises. 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!

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Jan 01, 2012 Inga rated it 5 of 5 stars

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The Sounding by Carrie Salo was a fascinating book. It was quite difficult read in that sense that it had a lot of biblical referrals and referrals to Catholic Church. It was a book which took me almost a week to read, because I had to really concentrate to understand all the details of the story. And details were very important in the book. It was well written, interesting book.

Regarding the plot:

The story is based on Book of Revelation from Bible, it’s about prophecy of seven angels...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Krystal rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Looking for a good horror/mystery with a tinge of romance? This book is the one for you. The main character, Father Chris, will engage the reader within the first chapter and the prologue starts the reader out with immediate action. There is an undercurrent of suspense throughout the book, the tone of the novel is perfect for the plot.

The world may be heading towards an apocalypse. Father Chris and several other characters including the enigma love interest work towards finding a solution. The n...more

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Jul 02, 2012 Sherry Fundin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: horror, mystery, thriller, religious

At Aston college in South Carolina, Clyde and Roy were hanging out and drinking. Clyde was griping about being kicked off the football team because of his drinking. He was in a foul mood. That didn't bode well for the girl walking alone and Roy kept thinking, please just keep walking, don't say anything to him. But Clyde wouldn't leave her alone. She warned him and when she slapped him his face was burned off.

It had been three weeks since Elise woke up remembering she had killed someone. She wen...more At Aston college in South Carolina, Clyde and Roy were hanging out and drinking. Clyde was griping about being kicked off the football team because of his drinking. He was in a foul mood. That didn't bode well for the girl walking alone and Roy kept thinking, please just keep walking, don't say anything to him. But Clyde wouldn't leave her alone. She warned him and when she slapped him his face was burned off.

It had been three weeks since Elise woke up remembering she had killed someone. She went about her daily routine, trying to forget it happened. She thought about when she was in elementary school she used to purposely cut herself and charge the other kids their lunch money to see it heal, just that quickly. That night with Clyde she had "turned-up", taking from Clyde to give to herself. She had done what she had to survive, self-defense. The lowest point was when Clyde's parents wrote a letter to the killer. It was published in the newspaper begging for the killer to turn himself in. Even though she was not religious, the guilt ate away at her. She became the outsider, because she couldn't confide in anyone.

Father Chris Monahan is in Whitely, New York, when he hears about the gruesome murder. He went back to the rectory, thinking all the time how at one point in his life, he would have gone to Aston to check it out. He pulled a picture out of the drawer. It had been taken when he was in Meura, where the Church of Statues was located. Six of the statues were male, but the seventh was female and she was holding a trumpet. He was asked to come back to the statues again. When he did, he saw the girl, the seventh angel now held the trumpet half raised as if to sound it. Here it is nineteen years later and the Ashton College murder draws him in.

Alan, a fellow member of the Hetairia Melchizedek, a secret Catholic society, tells Chris the murder has to be checked out . Alan had chosen someone to go with Chris to Ashton, a mute monk named Francis Carter. Alan began to tell him Francis was a clairvoyant and he believed this was the one, the omen they had been waiting for. Francis saw signs, like tattoos, on people that told him about what was going to happen to the person. He told Chris and Alan that they were right where they were supposed to be.

After they arrived in Aston and did some investigating, they went in to Marachino's for a beer and there she was. They knew immediately. She looked just like the seventh angel statue. They knew they were supposed to protect her but how?

And, of course, you can't have an angel without a demon. I had an idea how that was going to go, but didn't know for sure until near the end of the book.

Sometimes religious stories like these are too much for me and I lose interest. Not so with this one. I fell for Elise and she drew me further and further into the book. The words flowed easily through my mind. This is when free definitely pays off. I never would have bought this book because of the religious tone. I would have figured, not for me. And I would have missed a very good book and a good storyteller. I really liked the characters, because even though they were an angel, a mute monk, and two priests, I felt they were real people and easy to relate to. It was hard to put down. Don't let the fact that it is religious stop you from reading this book. It is well worth your time.

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Oct 02, 2012 Jody rated it 5 of 5 stars

Carrie Salo's "The Sounding" does an amazing job of transporting the reader from small town America to The Vatican while the major character goes on a true journey of self-discovery. With facts borrowed from the Book of Revelations, Salo puts a modern spin on the end of the world story described in The Bible. Initially, I worried that one would need to have an intimate knowledge of The Bible. The sheer size of the book was daunting but I found myself tearing through this book. I was pleasantly...more

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Jun 15, 2012 C.K. Raggio rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a novel based on the last book in the Bible. Revelations. It is in no way preachy, nor do you have to understand the Bible to enjoy this incredible story. Captivating and intelligent writing makes you wonder just how much research Carrie Salo had to do to get this book completed.

Elise seems like a normal college kid, fighting to find her spot in the world. But there's something different about her. She has powers that she doesn't even understand, until Father Chris Mognahan pays her a vi...more

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Nov 24, 2011 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Sounding is a novel by Carrie Salo from 23 House.

Book Blurb:

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.

Two thousand years later, Father Chris Mognahan is a member of the Hetairia Melchizedek, a secret society within the Catholic Church that studies Bibl...more

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Dec 17, 2012 Autumn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I received this book from the author to give an honest review.
Wow! The Sounding was an amazing read, I found myself so engrossed with reading that I did not want to go to bed.
There is so much going on that sometimes you have to slow down and make sure you truly understand what is going on.
The Sounding revolves around the book of Revelations, the apocalypse, angels and the church. Elise is not a normal woman since she was little she has been able to do unnatural things. But what she doesn't kno...more

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Jun 24, 2012 Sherri rated it 5 of 5 stars

Without giving away the story or reiterating what other reviewers said in their detailed analysis, I will say you won’t be disappointed by this paranormal thriller.

Before starting The Sounding, I knew it was a novel about the final prophecy that leads to Armageddon and good versus evil. As one who is not religious, I had some concerns. Those concerns were quickly put to rest as I started the book. The storyline drew me in from the very beginning and kept me on the edge of my seat toward the end...more

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Dec 24, 2011 Jonathan rated it 5 of 5 stars

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...more

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Nov 05, 2012 Todd rated it 5 of 5 stars

I just finished "The Sounding" and I have to say it is one of the most enjoyable books I have read in a long time! I love religious thrillers and this is by far one of the best.

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Jan 29, 2012 Book Him Danno rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I will be reviewing this on my blog this next week. I found the story interesting and I loved the ending...the middle seemed to drag in places and so I'm giving it 3 1/2 stars. More later.

I found the idea of this book fascinating, but a bit on the long side. I think the author could have edited a bit more out to keep the pace up. I enjoyed the beginning and the ending…the in-between stuff dragged on and I found myself putting the book down quite often. I plowed through the last 150 pages and lo...more

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Feb 15, 2012 aobibliophile™ rated it 4 of 5 stars

"And the seven angels, who had the seven trumpets, prepared themselves to sound the trumpet." - Douay-Rheims Bible

the Hetairia Melchizedek is a secret society within the Catholic Church whose members are scattered all over the globe. they have been studying Biblical omens for centuries. at the behest of his superior, Father Chris Mognahan leaves his small parish to investigate a murder in a college campus. at Ashton College, he meets Elise Moore who bears a strong resemblance to a statue of an a...more "And the seven angels, who had the seven trumpets, prepared themselves to sound the trumpet." - Douay-Rheims Bible

the Hetairia Melchizedek is a secret society within the Catholic Church whose members are scattered all over the globe. they have been studying Biblical omens for centuries. at the behest of his superior, Father Chris Mognahan leaves his small parish to investigate a murder in a college campus. at Ashton College, he meets Elise Moore who bears a strong resemblance to a statue of an angel - the seventh trumpeter whose sounding of the trumpet signals the final woe for mankind.
Carrie Salo's debut novel is dark and filled with Biblical prophecies, apocalyptic visions, angelic visitations, demonic encounters and intrigues. it takes the reader from New York to the Vatican and finally to Israel where the fate of the whole world would be decided.
Catholicism is featured heavily in this book but the practices and other facts about the Catholic religion did not sound preachy at all. they only served as a background and provided information which fueled the writer's creativity.
as a Catholic, the only thing which did not sit well with me was not the descriptions of the growing attraction between Father Chris and Elise but the idea of the Pope and the College of Cardinals approving the murder of one person to save humanity.
the concept of free will, God's intervention and their bearing on the end times are also explored here. i have to admit that i found these elements (as used in the story) a bit heavy and confusing at times but i could not stop myself from reading until the last page.
overall, this novel is an ambitious and compelling read. it is well-written, entertaining and comes highly recommended.

Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a copy of The Sounding from the author herself. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.(less)

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Jul 02, 2012 Samantha rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was provided to me, by the author, in paperback in exchange for an honest review.

A story of an ancient prophecy that has come to light to early and needs to be stopped, so the the end of the world doesn't arrive before it is meant to. Revolving around a break away congregation of the Catholic Church. Angels and Demons. Forbidden Feelings and great descriptions of the history and buildings of the Vatican City. Elise suddenly finds her world totally turned upside down by an unexpected at...more

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Jul 01, 2012 L.M. Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of Dan Brown, supernatural/paranormal fiction, theology, ANYONE!

Recommended to L.M. by: Carrie Salo

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Plot: 5/5 stars
I have to admit that I went through a tiny bit of a roller coaster with this plot. When I read the blurb I was instantly intrigued, by about 5% into the story I was a bit less interested and even stepped away from the story for a while to do other things but eventually I persevered and I am so glad that I did because by 15% I was HOOKED (line and sinker!) and th...more

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Jan 04, 2013 Joe rated it 3 of 5 stars

First off. Anyone who knows that this book is heavily religious/Catholic and then writes a review complaining about it not a very bright person. Seriously.

The Sounding is a supernatural take on a part of the Book of Revelation but would be much too lengthy to go into detail. The story centers around Elise Moore, who for her entire life is aware that she possesses a power to heal and recover that at first she just recognizes but when she kills a student attempting to assault her in self defense a...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Audrey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: angels, for-review, apocalypse, paranormal, religion

Fourteen angels are cited in the Book of Revelation. The final angel brings forth the end of days, but only after humanity has gone through a series of trials to ready it for this event. However, what happens if the earlier omens that would trigger each of the angels are skipped, and the final angel is brought forth too soon, far before mankind is ready and ahead of God’s plan? A secret faction of the Catholic Church, the Hetairia Melchizedek, studies omens and signs, hoping to protect the world...more Fourteen angels are cited in the Book of Revelation. The final angel brings forth the end of days, but only after humanity has gone through a series of trials to ready it for this event. However, what happens if the earlier omens that would trigger each of the angels are skipped, and the final angel is brought forth too soon, far before mankind is ready and ahead of God’s plan? A secret faction of the Catholic Church, the Hetairia Melchizedek, studies omens and signs, hoping to protect the world from this ever happening. When a prophetic dream and change in a statue of Remiel, the final angel, occur, the society, including young priest Chris Mognahan, seek to find the incarnation of the angel on earth so they may work with her to prevent the premature end, and protect her from the evil Other that seeks to destroy her.

The Sounding was a far more thoughtful and exciting novel than I had anticipated. Following several introductory pages of the Book of Revelation describing the angels and end of days, the opening of the novel hits with a bang–a supernatural murder on a college campus. Alerted by the strangeness of the killing, Father Mognahan alerts the Hetairia Melchizedek, and, together with a mute monk, searches the campus for Remiel. They find her in the form of Elise Moore, a beautiful young student who has lived a quiet life hiding her supernatural powers from those around her.

Although Elise was initially a hard character for me to come to like, over time her character is expanded to the point that you can’t help but root for her. Like Christ, she has a sacrifice to make to save the world, and as much as she’d like to give it up, she also knows that she plays a critical role in the survival of mankind. The other characters were well-rounded as well, and Father Chris is sure to be a favorite of many reading the book. It begins as largely his story, but transitions to focus on Elise and her struggles.

There is also plenty of danger and action in the novel. A being they refer to as the Other, the opposite of Remiel, seeks to destroy Elise. Somehow, it always knows where to find her, and it shows no mercy, tearing down whomever it needs to in order to get to her.

What I enjoyed most about this book is how entrenched it is in Catholicism and how much I learned about religion without it ever feeling preachy. As a non-Catholic, I love getting glimpses into the workings of the Church and its theology. We also get a great literary tour of the Vatican City, making me long to visit it in real life. Fans of books like The Da Vinci Code, and Angelology will most likely also enjoy the theology mixed with adventure and action at play here. And it’s written much better than The Da Vinci Code.

My only real issue with the book has nothing to do with the story, but more with the publisher. I reviewed a finished copy, and counted at least seven or eight grammatical errors and typos (periods missing from the ends of sentences, using “they” instead of “thy” in two separate instances). Granted, that’s not much considering the book is nearly 500 pages long, but it was enough that I noticed and wished that it would have been picked over more carefully by an editor.

I’m very happy that I was approached to review this title, because I probably would have never picked it up on my own. It’s the kind of book that will stay with me long after I finish it, and I even ended up having dreams based on the story and characters, it got under my skin so much. I’m excited to see what Carrie Salo creates in her future books.(less)

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Jan 16, 2012 Michele rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Sounding is Carrie Salo’s debut novel. And what a debut it is!! Her writing style is superb. Now this is what a supernatural thriller is all about----starts off slow and gains momentum with each passing page. This story revolves around “The Book of Revelations”. Whether you believe in this will not matter—but it will scare you with it’s what if type scenario. It takes you from the heartland of America to upper New York State’s farm country to the Vatican to Israel then back again.

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Aug 15, 2012 Adrianne rated it 4 of 5 stars

Took me a really really long time before I finished this book. (Sorry Ms.Carrie) thank you for sending me a copy of this book to review even if i'm on the other side of the world :) this review will be written with complete honesty so, good or bad,know that how i got a copy does not in any way influence my opinions on the story itself. Anyway...

Let me start by saying that this is not a book for a light easy breezy reader. This is packed with so much information to it. It might be a little diffic...more

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Sep 21, 2012 Heather Alexander rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was given this book in return for an honest review. There is so much going on in this book that I will be brief. The story is centered aroung the book of Revelations and the apocolypse. It spans from America to the Vatican. Father Chris is a member of the Hetairia Melchicedek, a secret society that studies the impending apocolypse, always looking for signs. Elise is also a member, but has a special secret gift. Father Carter is a mute monk who is also Clairvoyant. Sent to investigate a murder...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Carrie rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Sounding revolves around the end of the world as prophesied in the Book of Revelation. You don't have to be well versed in the Bible to follow this fast-paced thriller.

Elise is just an average college student when a peculiar murder on campus changes her life forever. This murder catches the attention of Father Chris, who has been researching strange phenomenon for the Catholic church in hopes of finding The One who will stop Armageddon. There is an ancient evil who wants to bring an early e...more

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Aug 19, 2012 Donna rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is an amazingly well done debut book. Almost everyone believes the world will end one day, and depending on your personal belief system you might believe it will happen in a way that is related to the Book of Revelation. Or you might believe in the 12.21.12 of the Mayan calendar. While this book is using the story of Revelation you can still enjoy it as a story in itself even without believing in it. If though that is the belief system you follow it will most likely really make you think. I...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Latoya rated it 4 of 5 stars

It took some time for me to get through this book as the author had the tendency to go into great detail of biblical and architectural background aspects. It is for the most part relevant to the story, however for me it was distracting and drawn out sometimes. Now, what I love about this book was the story itself. The action, intrigue and mystery make this an absolutely fantastic story. Elise, the reincarnate of the angel Remiel, struggles with her acceptance of who she is and what that means fo...more

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Apr 19, 2012 Carrie rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

"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."
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Apr 15, 2012 Nicki Markus rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book has an interesting premise, reminiscent of a Dan Brown Catholic-based mystery. In fact Catholicism is deeply entrenched in this book. I am not at all religious myself, but in this instance I didn't find it overpowering and was able to enjoy the piece.

I liked the storyline and thought the book was pretty well paced. Often I am well ahead of the author when it comes to plot twists, but I didn't see this one coming at all which made for exciting reading. It was interesting to see how Salo...more

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Nov 11, 2012 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was lucky enough to get a free copy of this book after joining a group on Facebook, and wow, what a fantastic book! An unusual but gripping story with wonderfully written scenes; my favourite was in the college library, Carrie Solo really makes you feel as though you're actually there, experiencing everything! The fight scenes with The Other are also brilliantly written, real edge of the seat reading. You definitely get a lot of book for your money with The Sounding.

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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 n...more

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