Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

A bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection that dares to ask the question: “Are you ready to be un-settled?” “Never failed to surprise, delight, and shock.” —Nick Cutter, author of The Troop and Little HeavenFeaturing stories by: Norris Black • Amber Blaeser-Wardzala • Phoenix Boudreau • Cherie Dimaline • Carson Faust • Kelli Jo Ford • Kate Hart • Shane Hawk • Brandon Hobson • Darcie Little Badger • Conley Lyons • Nick Medina • Tiffany Morris • Tommy Orange • Mona Susan Power • Marcie R.

Rendon • Waubgeshig Rice • Rebecca Roanhorse • Andrea L.

Rogers • Morgan Talty • D.H.

Trujillo • Theodore C.

Van Alst Jr.

• Richard Van Camp • David Heska Wanbli Weiden • Royce K.

Young Wolf • Mathilda Zeller 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—