Have you ever read a book that has rendered you utterly speechless upon finishing it? That's exactly what [b:The Invention of Sound|50358503|The Invention of Sound|Chuck Palahniuk|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585150059l/50358503._SY75_.jpg|74295909] did to me after flipping the final page. It's no secret that Chuck Palahniuk is known for penning all things weird, but I think this new work of fiction really takes the cake. I've said it before but I'll say it again: the sign of excellent horror is when an author can take the unbelievable and turn you into a conspiracy theorist. Did I start googling all things related to foley art, Hollywood secret rituals, and which foods make gross sounds associated with on screen bodily harm? You betcha. In all seriousness, this story was heart breaking and thought provoking, and I might just have to read it again to pick up on all the deep layers I missed on my first run through. If you get queasy easily, you may want to pass on this one, not only because there are many gory descriptions, but there is also a good portion of the plot dealing with a father hunting down pedophiles and other low lives to try and find his missing daughter.

*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.