The Noise: A Thriller
If you hear it, it’s too late.
“A really entertaining thriller [that] like Michael Crichton . . . keeps racheting up the suspense.” –Booklist
In the shadow of Mount Hood, sixteen-year-old Tennant is checking rabbit traps with her eight-year-old sister Sophie when the girls are suddenly overcome by a strange vibration rising out of the forest, building in intensity until it sounds like a deafening crescendo of screams. From out of nowhere, their father sweeps them up and drops them through a trapdoor into a storm cellar. But the sound only gets worse . . .
In James Patterson's heart-pounding thriller, "The Noise," the world is on the brink of chaos as a mysterious noise wreaks havoc on humanity. This gripping novel follows a group of individuals who must unravel the source of the noise and stop its devastating effects before it's too late.
The story begins with Dr. David Grey, a renowned scientist, who discovers a strange signal emanating from the depths of space. As the signal intensifies, people worldwide start to experience a debilitating noise that causes intense pain, hallucinations, and ultimately, death. Panic and chaos ensue as governments collapse, and society crumbles under the relentless assault of the noise.
As the world teeters on the edge of annihilation, a small group of survivors emerge, determined to find a way to stop the noise. Among them are Dr. Grey, who believes the key to solving the crisis lies in the signal's origin; FBI agent Nikki Boyd, who is tasked with investigating the phenomenon; and a brilliant computer hacker named Owen Garrett, who possesses the skills to decipher the signal's secrets.
As they race against time, the survivors uncover a sinister conspiracy involving a powerful organization that stands to gain from the chaos. The noise, it turns out, is not a natural occurrence but a weapon designed to control and manipulate humanity. With each step closer to the truth, the survivors face смертельная опасность, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
In a climactic showdown, the survivors confront the masterminds behind the conspiracy and engage in a desperate battle to stop the noise and restore order to the world. The Noise is a gripping and thought-provoking thriller that explores the fragility of human existence and the capacity for evil.
With its fast-paced plot, intricate characters, and chilling premise, "The Noise" is a must-read for fans of Patterson's pulse-pounding thrillers and those who enjoy stories that explore the darker side of human nature.
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