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Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

Editor: Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst

Genre: Indigenous Fiction, Horror

Format: Physical

Publish Date: September 2023

Read: August 2024

Why does this book beguile? Many indigenous cultures believe you should never whistle at night lest you bring evil spirits upon you. From plagues to skinwalkers, the stories in Never Whistle at Night illustrate metaphysical and supernatural explanations for our greatest fears. They also show consequences for disrespecting and desecrating people and cultures.

Throughout the stories, readers will appreciate the exquisite storytelling of these authors that will leave your skin crawling and your mind looking for things that go bump in the night.

Rating: 4/5

Link*: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

If you’re interested in this, read*: Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders by Neil Gaiman