No one knows where the Tufa came from, or how they ended up in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, yet when the first Europeans arrived, they were already there. Dark-haired, enigmatic, and suspicious of outsiders, the Tufa live quiet lives in the hills and valleys of Cloud County. While their origins may be lost to history, there are clues in their music—hints of their true nature buried in the songs they have passed down for generations.
Private Bronwyn Hyatt returns from Iraq wounded in body and in spirit, only to face the very things that drove her away in the first place: her family, her obligations to the Tufa, and her dangerous ex-boyfriend. But more trouble 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.
With death stalking her family, Bronwyn will need to summon the strength to take her place among the true Tufa and once again fly on the night winds. . . .
Private Bronwyn Hyatt returns from Iraq wounded in body and in spirit, only to face the very things that drove her away in the first place: her family, her obligations to the Tufa, and her dangerous ex-boyfriend. But more trouble 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.
With death stalking her family, Bronwyn will need to summon the strength to take her place among the true Tufa and once again fly on the night winds. . . .
The Hum and the Shiver is a Kirkus Reviews Best of 2011 Science Fiction & Fantasy title. - from Amazon.com
The thought passed my mind as I began to read this story, that maybe I had picked up a sequel. However, the story took off, and the that idea quickly disappeared. Bledsoe did a wonderful job in building up a character that is easy to relate to (even if I am not a female). I really enjoyed the story concept (don't want to give spoilers). After finishing, I do wonder about the need for some characters, as I didn't see, or recall at least, their importance in the story itself. But I see that there is another book to follow this one, and perhaps Bledsoe introduced them here, to help build them up for a portion that is in the next book. Either way I enjoyed reading this one, and read it straight through in one afternoon. Looking forward to the next one!
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