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An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology
by Shane Hawk
A bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection that dares to ask the question: "Are you ready to be un-settled?"
Many Indigenous people believe that one should never whistle at night. This belief takes many forms: for instance, Native Hawaiians believe it summons the Hukai'po, the spirits of ancient warriors, and Native Mexicans say it calls Lechuza, a witch that can transform into an owl. But what all these legends hold in common is the certainty that whistling at night can cause evil spirits to appear—and even follow you home.
These wholly original and shiver-inducing tales introduce readers to ghosts, curses, hauntings, monstrous creatures, complex family legacies, desperate deeds, and chilling acts of revenge. Introduced and contextualized by bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones, these stories are a celebration of Indigenous peoples' survival and imagination, and a glorious reveling in all the things an ill-advised whistle might summon.
"A satisfying mix of unsettling horror stories written by an array of notable Native authors... . This volume is a must ... and will be devoured by speculative fiction fans who enjoy a sprinkle of social commentary within their scary books." —Booklist (starred review)
"A heavy-hitting arrangement of 26 twisted tales from established and emerging Indigenous North American authors... . Lifting up an exciting array of authors, this anthology will be a treat for horror fans." —Publishers Weekly
"Spine-tingling and suggestive storytelling... . Entertaining and thought-provoking, especially in its highlighting of the lurking terrors—from intergenerational trauma to environmental destruction to toxic allyship—confronting Indigenous peoples today." —Kirkus Reviews
"Quietly disturbing... . Shocking... . Sublime... . Capture readers' imaginations through inventive storytelling and raw emotion... . This anthology is perfect for those who've enjoyed Indigenous horror authors like Stephen Graham Jones." —Library Journal
"Story to story, Never Whistle at Night never failed to surprise, delight, and shock me. I'm a big fan of stories that make you feel like you're standing at the edge of a cliff with a stranger's fingers on the tip of your spine—and this anthology has that ungoverned, go-for-broke aesthetic that I love." —Nick Cutter, author of Little Heaven
"Never Whistle at Night is all I've ever wanted in an Indigenous horror anthology. From doubles, to Empty People, to story theft, to zombies, this anthology explores the horror that lives in colonial violence, generational love and trauma, and our everyday lives. It's a joy to see such a diverse representation of experience, background, and style in this carefully-curated and terrifying collection." —Jessica Johns, author of Bad Cree
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Shane Hawk (enrolled Cheyenne-Arapaho, Hidatsa and Potawatomi descent) is a history teacher by day and a horror writer by night. He entered the horror scene with his first publication, Anoka: A Collection of Indigenous Horror, in October 2020. He lives in San Diego with his beautiful wife, Tori. Learn more by visiting shanehawk.com.
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