Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology
BOOK SUMMARY
National bestseller • Shirley Jackson Award nominee for Best Edited Anthology • Bram Stoker Award nominee for Superior Achievement in an Anthology • Locus Award Finalist. 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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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. Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. (enrolled member, Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians) is the author of the novel Sacred Smokes, winner of the Tillie Olsen Award for Creative Writing, and Sacred City, winner of the Electa Quinney Award for Published Stories. He is a professor and chair of Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University.
PRAISE
"A revelation." —Ron Charles, The Washington Post
"[The editors'] taste is extraordinary, and they've put together a wonderful book. . . . Get this book because it showcases some truly exceptional writing. If you love short fiction, you really shouldn't miss it." —Arley Sorg, Lightspeed Magazine
"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." —Verónica N. Rodríguez, Booklist (starred review)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Book type: Trade Paperback Page count: 416 pages Genre: Fiction Dimensions and weight: 8 in H | 5.2 in W | 0.9 in T | 0.6 lb
