Named one of the Best Fiction Books of 2011 by "Kirkus Reviews,
The Hum and the Shiver" by Alex Bledsoe is an enchanting tale of
music and magic older than the hills. . . .
No one knows where the Tufa came from, or how they ended up in the
Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Enigmatic and suspicious of
outsiders, the Tufa live quiet lives in the hills and valleys of
Cloud County. While their origins may be a mystery, there are hints
of their true nature buried in the songs they have passed down for
generations.
Bronwyn Hyatt, a pure-blood Tufa, has always insisting on doing
things her own way, regardless of the consequences. Even though
Tufa rarely leave Cloud County, she enlisted in the Army to escape
the pressures of Tufa life--her family, her obligations as a First
Daughter, and her dangerous ex-boyfriend. But after barely
surviving a devastating ambush that killed most of her fellow
soldiers, Private Hyatt returns to Cloud County wounded in body and
in spirit. But danger lurks in the mountains and hollows of her
childhood home. Cryptic omens warn of impending tragedy, and a
restless "haint" lurks nearby, waiting to reveal Bronwyn's darkest
secrets. Worst of all, Bronwyn has lost touch with the music that
was once a vital part of her identity.
Now Bronwyn finds the greatest battle to be right here at home,
where her obligations struggle with her need for freedom, and if
she makes the wrong choice, the consequences could be deadly for
all the Tufa. . . .
"A sheer delight."--"Kirkus Reviews, " starred review
General
Imprint: |
Tor Books/ Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
September 2011 |
Authors: |
Alex Bledsoe
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
349 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7653-2744-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
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LSN: |
0-7653-2744-9 |
Barcode: |
9780765327444 |
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