Silent Came the Monster is a scary good novel about the shark attacks at the Jersey Shore during the summer of 1916. Over the course of twelve days in July of that year, four people were killed and a fifth was seriously injured. At the time, the attacks were attributed to a sea monster. But later, it would be discovered that the attacks were from a massive shark measuring thirteen feet, three inches. Weighing in at one thousand, four hundred pounds.

Author Hearth has done an excellent job at crafting a novel full of drama and emotion. From the descriptions of the victims’ injuries and shark behavior, it is evident that a lot of background research was conducted.

There are a number of intense action scenes and they are probably not for the faint at heart. But, that’s what made the story come to life.

I thoroughly enjoyed Silent Came the Monster and author Hearth is now one of my favorite historical fiction authors out there. Five outstanding stars.

I received a digital ARC from Blackstone Publishing through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.