The Sign
The Sign by Raymond Khoury, published by Orion Publishing Group in November 2009, is a 512-page novel that explores the implications of a mysterious symbol appearing in the Arctic. A small TV crew, filming the breaking off of an ice shelf, witnesses this blazing sign in the sky, triggering a series of global events that intertwine fear and hope. The narrative follows an obscure monk who recognizes the symbol and its significance for humanity’s future, raising questions about its authenticity and the potential consequences for the world.
Readers will find a thrilling exploration of how a single event can unite or divide humanity, set against a backdrop of conflict, natural disasters, and terrorism. The story delves into themes of belief and skepticism as the monk becomes a focal point in a world grappling with uncertainty. This edition presents a thought-provoking narrative that challenges perceptions of reality and the power of symbols in shaping human destiny.
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What event could unite the world in peace – or in war? The latest terrific novel from the bestselling author of The Last Templar And The Sanctuary. About The Book A remote shelf in the Arctic circle. A small TV crew is braving the harsh conditions to film the breaking off of a major ice shelf – yet another nail in the planet’s eco-coffin. Then someone calls out, pointing at something up in the sky overhead. The camera pans up and they look up to see a blazing symbol clear, burning high over the bleak, deserted terrain. Thus begins a series of strange events worldwide as the mysterious sign appears over the sites of conflict, natural disasters and terrorist atrocities. What can it portend? The world is wracked with both fear and hope. Suddenly, all this is focused onto one man. An obscure monk who recognises the symbol from the past and understands what it means for the future of humanity. But as he becomes the most sought-after man on the planet, the questions have to be asked: could this be the real deal? Or the most elaborate fake in world history? And – either way – what happens to the world now?
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