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The Invention of Sound
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The Invention of Sound
Chuck Palahniuk returns with the chilling tale, in classic Palahniuk tradition, of a father in search of his daughter, a young woman with a secret, and a malicious recording that can make "the whole world scream at the exact same time."
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Chuck Palahniuk returns with the chilling tale, in classic Palahniuk tradition, of a father in search of his daughter, a young woman with a secret, and a malicious recording that can make "the whole world scream at the exact same time."
Private detective Foster Gates is a father in search of his missing daughter, and sound engineer Mitzi harbours a secret that may help him solve the case. It's Mitzi's job to create the dubbed screams used in horror films and action movies. She's the best at what she does.
But what no one in Hollywood knows is the screams Mitzi produces are harvested from the real, horror-filled, blood-chilling screams of people in their death throes—a technique first employed by Mitzi's father and one she continues in his memory—a deeply conflicted serial killer compelled beyond her understanding to honour her father's chilling legacy.
Soon Foster finds himself on Mitzi's trail. And in pursuit of her dark art, Mitzi realises she's created the perfect scream, one that compels anyone who hears it to mirror the sound as long as they listen to it—a highly contagious seismic event with the potential to bring the country to its knees.
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Chuck Palahniuk's latest work is characterized by its fast-paced and unpredictable storytelling, often compared to the gritty and darkly humorous style of Kurt Vonnegut. Critics highlight his masterful blend of horror and humour, drawing parallels to Poe's thrilling dread. The narrative delves into modern societal issues, like the commodification of pain, while delivering a chilling, yet engaging read. Palahniuk's return to fiction is praised for its inventive storytelling and deep exploration of authenticity and human damage.
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ISBN: 9781472155504
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 November 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corsair
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 196g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Chuck Palahniuk has been a nationally bestselling author since his first novel, 1996's Fight Club, was made into the acclaimed David Fincher film of the same name. Palahniuk's work has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives outside Portland, Oregon.
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