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.
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. His Pushcart-nominated fiction has been published in
Southwest Review, Unnerving Magazine, Red Earth Review, The Journal
of Working-Class Studies, Massachusetts Review, The Raven
Chronicles, and Yellow Medicine Review, among others. He is a
professor and chair of Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State
University.
“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
“It’s legit. . . . You don’t want to miss this dark exploration of
Indigenous traditions, themes, and characters.”
—Matthew Jackson, Paste, “25 Horror Books We Can’t Wait to Read
This Fall”
“A book of tantalizing tales that stretch from the eerie to the
delightfully absurd. Some sound like they were plucked from David
Lynch’s own brain and others are so steeped in reality that one
feels like evil doesn’t have to follow one home because it is
already there. . . . An unequivocal essential for any reader who
isn’t afraid of the dark.”
—Mallory Smart, Maudlin House
“Mining rich strata of poisoned history and blood-soaked land, the
writers summon an exhaustive array of ghosts, wolves, Wendigo
spirits, human eaters, conjure women, and petroglyphs willing to
exact revenge if you scratch them with your car keys. Throughout
the 26 stories, contemporary American life is a threadbare bandage
soaked through with the gore of the wound it never truly covers or
heals.”
—Alan Scherstuhl, Scientific American
“Editors Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. prove themselves
masters of flow throughout Never Whistle at Night. . . . A
first-rate anthology. . . . This is truly a special book.”
—Christopher Shultz, Lit Reactor
“Scary and unsettling and sometimes outright horrifying. . . .
These stories are wildly imaginative, frightening, and fun.”
—Liberty Hardy, Book Riot
“[These stories] demonstrate the impressive breadth and depth of
Indigenous horror. . . . An excellent collection of varied tales
that run the gamut from vengeful to wistful to hopeful.”
—The Gothic Library
“This collection gathers together a spine-chilling range of stories
from many of the most exciting Indigenous literary voices,
celebrating the power of Native imagination.”
—Eliza Browning, Electric Literature
“Never Whistle at Night should not be missed by anyone who
considers themselves a horror fan. . . . A dark and personal look
into what fears and otherworldly powers still hold sway over the
landscape.”
—Ray Palen, Bookreporter
“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)
“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.”
—James Gardner, Library Journal
“The stories in Never Whistle at Night go for broke and then keep
on going. If it’s over the top horror you want, you’ll find it. If
subtle and restrained scares are more to your taste, you find them,
too. No matter the story, though, you’re in for fierce, fine
writing that leaves its mark deep in the folds of your brain. Shane
Hawk and Theodore Van Alst have put together a powerhouse of a
book; I’m privileged to have read it.”
—John Langan, author of Corpsemouth and Other Autobiographies
“We recommend double-checking the locks before curling up with this
book.”
—Jordan Snowden, Table Magazine
“Monsters wear many faces in these tales, and violence is both a
cruelty and catharsis depending on who’s wielding it, the balance
of power shifting according to who’s enforcing old patterns or
carving new ones.”
—Natalie Zutter, Literary Hub
“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
“This groundbreaking anthology showcases to the world that
Indigenous horror has many faces, and these powerful stories are a
horror lover’s dream: each one singular and heartfelt, carving new
storytelling pathways that feel both unique and universal, haunting
and healing. It’s impossible to guess what’s coming next, and that
unpredictability is so central to why horror is such a powerful
genre as we all confront life’s terrors.”
—Tananarive Due, author of The Reformatory
“I’ve increasingly come to suspect that the best work in
contemporary Horror is being written by Indigenous writers, and
Never Whistle at Night makes me certain of this. Consisting of more
than two dozen stories by turns fierce and strange—sometimes about
storytelling, sometimes political, sometimes just very, very
unsettling—this is a deeply satisfying anthology.”
—Brian Evenson, author of The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell
“The combination of folklore and the travails of contemporary life
is potent. Hard-edged and dread-inducing, Never Whistle at Night
showcases major horror talent.”
—Laird Barron, author of The Wind Began to Howl
“An extensive collection of Indigenous stories ranging from the
humorous to the terrifying, this anthology is a must-read for
everyone. Your new favorite author is absolutely in this book.”
—Amina Akhtar, author of Kismet
“Melodious, haunting, and visceral, Never Whistle at Night enchants
from the very start with fiery confidence and merciless ghosts.
These are stories that dig their fingers inside you and carve
something truly special. An absolute must-read.”
—Hailey Piper, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Queen of
Teeth
"Can you draw power from the spirit of a story? If the twenty-six
tales in the essential Never Whistle at Night anthology are any
indication, the answer is an emphatic yes. The title itself
provides its own warning, but I'll go one step further: Never read
this collection of spine-chilling stories alone at night. You just
might not make it to morning."
—Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Ghost Eaters
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