# Hyperactive GPS-Aided Novels If You Are Reading The Silent History, You'd Better Be Ready to Roadt By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-silent-history References: [coolbusinessideas](http://www.coolbusinessideas.com/archives/novel-with-extra-content-at-real-world-locations/) & [thesilenthistory](http://www.thesilenthistory.com/) The Silent History is not your typical leisurely read. It is a serialized electronic novel, which only works on [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-neo-2) and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hermix-nano) that requires the reader to actually be at the places marked on the novel in order to read them. The plot is about a recent epidemic within newborn babies who stopped developing language abilities. It is a heartbreaking story, told in first person by parents, doctors, teachers and neighbors. The stories are on a schedule, starting from the beginning of the epidemic until 2043. This groundbreaking read is the brainchild of author, editor, and former publisher Eli Horowitz in collaboration with designer and technologist Russell Quinn and writers Matthew Derby and Kevin Moffett. The [GPS-aided interactive book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-earth) is ingenious and creatively challenges conventional reading practices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Serialized Electronic Novels:** Opportunity for publishers to create serialized electronic novels that incorporate interactive and location-based elements. - **Gps-aided Reading:** Opportunity for app developers to create innovative reading experiences that utilize GPS technology. - **Disruptive Digital Storytelling:** Opportunity for authors and storytellers to explore new ways of engaging readers through interactive and immersive digital experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to reimagine the traditional publishing model and embrace digital and interactive storytelling. - **App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create cutting-edge reading experiences that leverage GPS technology and enhance storytelling. - **Content Creation:** Opportunity for authors and content creators to experiment with new storytelling formats and technologies to captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Fantasy Fiction Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curious-readers.md) - [Voice-Activated Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readyland.md) - [Feed-Style Reading Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-holdout.md) - [AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbrary-gpt.md) - [Communal Reading Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-rhythms.md) - [Location-Based Historical Audios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/histories-app.md) - [Location-Based Storytelling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyrabbit.md) - [Gamified Book Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelquest.md) - [Immersive Reading Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader-1.md)