The Call
Peadar Ó Guilín
2016 • David Fickling Books
[The best part of writing is] the little bubbles of inspiration that rise up and pop at unexpected moments. It’s even better when they set off chain reactions of other bubbles so that I’m almost in a panic to write the ideas down before they can fizz away into nothing.
— Peadar Ó Guilín
The Call
Peadar Ó Guilín
2016 • David Fickling Books
[The best part of writing is] the little bubbles of inspiration that rise up and pop at unexpected moments. It’s even better when they set off chain reactions of other bubbles so that I’m almost in a panic to write the ideas down before they can fizz away into nothing.
— Peadar Ó Guilín
Description
Nessa and her friends attend Boyle College to train for the most dangerous time of their lives – THE CALL. Without warning, each one of them will wake in a terrifying land, alone and hunted, with a one-in-ten chance of returning alive. No one believes Nessa can make it, but she’s determined to prove them all wrong. And she will need every ounce of spirit and courage in order to survive …
Excerpts
Interviews
- Irish Times: Peadar Ó’Guilín – Waiting For The Call
- United By Pop: 'The Call Author Peadar Ó’Guilín Chats Survival Techniques'
- Off The Shelf: Interview with Peadar Ó’Guilín
- gblindsey.com: Author Interview – Peadar Ó’Guilín
Prizes & Awards
Reviews
- Sophie O’Loughlin, Writing.ie
- T.O. Munro, The Fantasy Hive
- Iris Vonk, Books in Character Blog
- Kat Hooper, Fantasy Literature Blog
- Tess burton, Tess Burton Blog
- Pretty Purple Polka Dots Blog
- Publishers Weekly
- Kirkus
Audio
Video
- ShinraAlpha: Peadar Ó’Guilín Reads From The Call
- Josie Jaffrey: Author Interview – Peadar Ó’Guilín
- Death of the Author Reviews: Hanging Out With Peadar Ó’Guilín
- ShinraAlpha: Peadar Ó’Guilín - Pronunciation Guide
- Death of the Author Reviews: The Call by Peadar Ó’Guilín – A Book Review
- Audiobooks & Beyond: The Call Audiobook
