The Silence - Tim Lebbon

The Silence by Tim Lebbon A terrifying, pulse-pounding tale of survival from award-winning horror author Tim Lebbon, The Silence introduces a world where sound means death. Deep underground, in the darkness of a sealed cave system, a colony of blind, ancient creatures has evolved to hunt by sound alone. When an exploratory team breaks into their chamber, the creatures burst free—bringing a new era of terror to the surface world. Spreading across Europe in unstoppable swarms, these predators kill anything they hear. To speak, to run, even to whisper… is to die. As civilisation collapses, a young girl named Ally watches the horrors unfold. Deaf for years, she has learned how to navigate a world without sound—knowledge that may now be the key to her family’s survival. Together, they flee their home, shunning contact with others and clinging to silence as their only defence. But as the creatures spread and society fractures, Ally must face an unthinkable question: What kind of world will be left when the noise finally stops? A gripping blend of post-apocalyptic tension, monster horror, and emotional family drama, The Silence is perfect for fans of A Quiet Place, survival horror, and chilling creature thrillers.