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The Hum of the World by Grant Wamack, Grant Wamack, Nictitating Books
3.5
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thank you to BookSirens for providing a review copy. 
Grant Wamack came blaring onto my radar with his novella God's Leftovers. I was eager to pick up this collection and by and large, I enjoyed the stories. There are a few real standouts here, too. 3.5 stars, rounded up. 

What Happens When the Crickets Stop Singing ⭐⭐⭐.5
And the Flies Will Follow ⭐⭐⭐
Cardboard Citadels ⭐⭐
Vermilion Borders ⭐⭐⭐
Dark Scriptures ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Black Static, How Lovely the Sound ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Flute of Ribs ⭐⭐⭐
Fire in the Black Night ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Time to Shine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Fossilization Method ⭐⭐⭐.5
The Hum of the World ⭐⭐⭐.5
A House Lay Deserted ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Where Old People Go to Die ⭐⭐⭐
The Dreadheads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rolling With the Gods ⭐⭐⭐⭐