The Hum
Publication date: August 31, 2016
The first time Lee Bennett notices the humming sound in the distance, he believes it is coming from the nearby aviation center. But then he hears it again over forty-five miles away at the new home he and his wife, Shelby, just moved into and realizes it is something else entirely.
He soon learns that he is only one of thousands of people around the world who have detected "the Hum." He observes other bizarre things as well in his quest to find the source of the inexplicable noise: something is killing the animals, and people are behaving oddly.
As a deadly sickness begins to plague the nearby town's residents, Lee and others must struggle to find a way to halt the potentially far-reaching events before it is too late.
Praise for The Hum:
“Lee Bennett and his wife Shelby have just moved into a house in the country, so Lee expects life to slow down for the couple. But something is happening in the woods behind their house – something not of this world. After following the trail of an inexplicable noise, Lee comes face to face with a horror beyond description. Can he believe his own eyes? Or is it a mere hallucination? Meanwhile, a mysterious girl has been seen around town, though no one knows a thing about her. Where did she come from? And why did she show up right when the trouble all started?
The Hum is a well-paced thriller that punches through into unexpected territory as the story progresses. Taking inspiration from futuristic films like Twelve Monkeys, Mikeworth’s novel expertly blends mystery with science fiction, plunging her characters into a world teeming with very real terrors. While Lee himself is a fascinating character, the true star of the show here is Tia, the young stranger from out of town who is somehow tied to everything that is going on. Mikeworth ties her characters together with common interests: the desire for safety, for family, and for warmth and love. The Hum is a hybrid horror tale that is as much about the dark, unexplored corners of our planet as it is about the undying light in all our hearts.” — Red City Review
“The Hum by Sharon Mikeworth is an excellent horror/thriller that takes a very simple phenomenon known as the Hum and turns it into a terrifying entry point for an out-of-this-world thriller. The simplicity of the initial problems, combined with Mikeworth's ability to create believable characters that are just normal people dealing with normal problems, makes The Hum one of those titles that draw you in from the first few pages and keeps you interested all the way through the story. The author wastes little time before jumping right into the story, and while it may seem like there should be more build up, the pacing of The Hum is actually perfect and reading it quickly becomes addictive.
The Hum follows Lee Bennett, the man who can hear the Hum. Lee becomes interested in what the Hum is and begins investigating. Lee soon finds other phenomenon related to the Hum and very quickly begins to question his and everyone else’s safety, and even his sanity. The real question is whether Lee is finding more because he is looking for it, or because it is looking for him. This page-turning thriller might be the best Indy book I have read so far this year. Another excellent thing about The Hum is the character development. I found myself actually caring about what happens to them both in relation to the Hum and in everyday life.
My favorite part of The Hum is how it constantly leaves you guessing and creates legitimate misdirection. This is something a lot of author’s attempt, but Mikeworth actually excels at doing. The other thing Mikeworth does well is she constantly reminds the reader of the human element of the story. Lee and his wife are human, and even though the world may be going to hell, they still have real personal issues.
In conclusion, I cannot say enough good things about The Hum by Sharon Mikeworth. The bottom line is if you’re a fan of the horror genre and enjoy fast-paced Sci-Fi styled stories that push what can be considered believable, then the “The Hum” is a good choice. Mikeworth does a great job keeping the characters and setting believable while at the same time drawing the reader into a world where almost anything is possible. The one fear I typically have with this type of genre and story is that the ending or conclusion will be a cop-out. In the case of The Hum, Sharon Mikeworth quells this fear and does not disappoint. I strongly recommend this book." — Ben Green, Reader Views
The Hum has received the Readers' Favorite 5-star seal of approval.
“The Hum is a worldwide phenomenon heard by many, but understood by none. Reports of it have occurred all over the world over the past few decades. While most dismiss it as the "noise" of modern society, a few suspect that there's something more to this droning noise than can be explained by any earthly phenomenon. Lee is one of these people. He, like others, dismissed it by living near a noisy complex, but when he moved to the country and still heard it, he knew there was something more. This is further confirmed as he settles into his new home and finds strange occurrences and substantiation by another resident that this hum is more than it seems. Then the question is answered one fateful night when he decides to take a walk and find the source of this noise, once and for all. The Hum by Sharon Mikeworth takes us through Lee's tragic discovery and his journey to help the citizens of his small town, with a small group of other believers who understand the horrible truth that this noise isn't just in their heads - it's a threat to the human race.
Sharon Mikeworth has created a masterful horror tale with The Hum. It's an exciting story with twists and turns that keep the reader "on their toes" and surprised by amazing discoveries. It's a different kind of horror tale that engages your imagination and surprises you with the possibilities that the world as you see it may not be all that exists. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. My only regret is that it took me a week to read it due to a busy schedule - I could easily have devoured this book if life didn't get in the way! The Hum is an excellent, suspenseful tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seat from start to finish." — Sherri Fulmer for Readers' Favorite
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