diff --git a/resolvers/reader.py b/resolvers/reader.py
index 3d5a2ea0..e082744d 100644
--- a/resolvers/reader.py
+++ b/resolvers/reader.py
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ async def load_shouts_feed(_, info, options):
 @query.field("load_shouts_search")
 async def load_shouts_search(_, _info, text, limit=50, offset=0):
     if text and len(text) > 2:
-        return SearchService.search(text, limit, offset)
+        return await SearchService.search(text, limit, offset)
     else:
         return []