Multi-author anthology? Check! Gorgeous, colorful, eye-catching cover? Check!

I LOVED this book mainly for the ambiguous endings that made me stop and sit and go "Huh." I know that won't be for everyone, but I am OBSESSED with books that MAKE ME SIT AND THINK! ALL of these stories are good but I do have favorites.

The cover, which I already mentioned being gorgeous. is a bit "misleading" that like Sayaka Murata's "Earthlings." The cover screams FUN, but some of these stories are VERY VERY VERY VERY DARK and really "GO THERE" so just a heads up!

I have zero complaints about this at all and would love another installment. I had heard of some of the authors previously and was introduced to new ones as well. Am buying this in hard copy for my own personal home library and will absolutely be recommending this to all of my horror-loving friends and family!

4.75/5 stars!

Thank you to Penguin Randomhouse Canada for a finished copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I can't recommend this anthology enough if you are looking for a collection of horrifying tales this spooky season. It features 26 short stories by prominent indigenous authors that are all different but equally chilling.

I loved the variety in this anthology. Some of the stories are suspenseful, some psychological, while others feature monsters or body horrors that made me very squeamish (in a good way).

My favourite stories in this anthology include Kushtuka, Tick Talk, Snakes are Born in the Dark, Heart-shaped Clock, Sundays, Dead Owls, Collections, and Limbs.

One thing I love about anthologies is finding new authors to read! I have read novels by a handful of authors in this collection, but I wrote down so many to check out, and I'm very excited about that.

I read this book every evening, just reading one story a night before bed. It's a fairly long read, but reading it this way made it read quickly, maybe even too quickly. I'm sad it's over!

It's an excellent collection with a fantastic cover. It's worth a spot on your shelves!

Horror short stories can be a hit or miss for me, but this one was a much better collection of short stories compared to others I have read. I really enjoyed the unsettling and supernatural vibes from different stories.

Some stories were less enjoyable than others, but overall a great collection!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Like almost all anthologies, this was a mixed bag. I LOVED certain stories (Quantum & Heart-Shaped Clock were especially great, IMO), but others (such as Tick Talk - I usually like Cherie Dimaline, but this was too much even for me) fell short of what I wanted. This is definitely a dark anthology, tackling both real-life and supernatural horrors. All in all, an enjoyable read.

Judge this book by its cover!
I had high hopes for this one. The gorgeous cover art hooked me immediately, and I couldn't wait to dive in. It was everything I had wished!
I read this over a period of about a month, and I am glad I did because it really allowed each story to settle in my mind. Some still linger weeks later. I particularly loved White Hills by Rebecca Roanhorse and The Prepper by Morgan Talty, though I am likely biased as I went into the book as a big fan of both writers.
I loved how there was such a wide range of dark themes explored throughout the stories, not just paranormal horror but human evil and its real life horrors/atrocities. Though if you're a classic horror fan there is still plenty for you here—elements like body horror, bizarre and supernatural themes, hauntings, curses, monsters, etc.
All in all, loved it. I would be stoked to read a follow up to this series! Perhaps works on a different theme.

This book is a wild ride that will scare the wits out of you! Broken in many short stories, each focuses on its own brand of horror and covers so many subjects including monsters, supernatural beings, human monsters, human nature, cultural monsters, and colonialization. Truly, a fascinating and needed collection or strange and horrific tales.

Interesting, creepy tales with a native perspective. As with all collections, some stories are better than others. Some go in very unexpected directions. Overall, it's a worthwhile read.

NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT is another horror/dark fiction anthology you’re going to want to get your hands on ASAP. It features stories by some of the biggest names in Indigenous speculative and horror writing, and if you read it at night, you might consider leaving a light or two on while you do so!

I firmly believe that Indigenous and Black folks are some of the best at writing horror because so much of our historical and daily experiences are or echo the horrific. And plenty of legends and stories from these communities are chilling in ways I’ve never experienced from other tales. This anthology is no exception—the stories in here explore Indigeneity in the context of white settler colonialism, legends come to life, the power of storytelling (and who gets to tell those stories), and much more.

Although I loved all of these stories, I want to flag in particular those by bookstagram’s own @dh.trujillo, Amber Blaeser-Wardzala, Mathilda Zeller, Richard Van Camp, Shane Hawk, Brandon Hobson, Waubgeshig Rice, and Tiffany Morris!

If you’re hoping to read some scary stories this needs to be on your list. Plus BIG shout-out to @erins_library who narrates one of the stories on audiobook!! Please please pick this one up, you won’t regret it. And thank you @vintageanchorbooks @netgalley for the e-ARC!

After seeing this electrifying cover, I couldn’t resist requesting it. Not only is this perfect for spooky season, but this is a lovely gift to keep in mind for your horror obsessed friends. This anthology is rich with diversity & kept me on me toes. Quantum is my favorite. The anthology is well balanced between paranormal & human evil.

Bought myself a copy the day it came out. The cover is even more brilliant in person. Couldn’t resist!

This anthology featuring many amazing Indigenous authors is the perfect read to get your heart racing, your blood pumping, and your mind reeling! This anthology has stories that covered a wide range of topics. While some of the stories consist of supernatural monsters and frights, many of the stories implore the reader to dig deeper and reflect more as they cover even more horrific topics such as the horrors and consequences of colonization and racism.
Truly I was impacted by some of these stories just as much as the stories of Indigenous folklore, if not more!

While I enjoyed all of the stories, here are a few of my favorites:
•White Hills by Rebecca Roanhorse
•Quantum by Nick Medina
•Snakes Are Born In the Dark by D.H. Trujillo
• Night In The Chrysalis by Tiffany Morris
•Behind Colin's Eyes by Shane Hawk
• Heart-Shaped Clock by Kelli Jo Ford
• The Prepper by Morgan Talty
•Collections by Amber Blaeser-Wardzala

Put this book on your TBR today!! I also highly recommend the audiobook! The narrators did a fantastic job of bringing the intrigue and fear!

Thank you to Voyager and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.

Never Whistle at Night is a fantastic anthology featuring an array of Indigenous authors in the dark fiction genre. And while these stories were indeed dark in their themes, they also included a few fantasy and paranormal elements.

Each story focused on Indigenous characters or communities and took place in all kinds of locations, from present day Texas suburbs to 1960's Germany. And while I liked some stories more than others, and some I even skipped all together, I recommend reading this book in short bursts over a period of time. That way you as the reader can absorb each story as an individual, rather than a whole all at once.

Some of the standout stories for me include:

Kushtuka by Mathilda Zeller
Navajos Don't Wear Elk Teeth by Conley Lyons
Snakes Are Born by DH Trujillo
Behind Colin's Eyes by Shane Hawk
Scariest Story Ever by Richard Van Camp
Sundays by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Night Moves by Andrea L Rogers
The Scientist's Horror Story by Darcie Little Badger
Limbs by Waubgeshig Rice

I encourage everyone who reads this to check the content warnings before hand. This book includes some incredibly heavy and dark themes including but not limited to: colonization, rape of a minor, sexual assault, gore, murder, mutilation, torture, loss of a parent, suicide, racism, drug and alcohol abuse, and more.

The best anthology I have ever read. Usually I don’t enjoy anthologies because I feel like there are only 2 good stories and mostly duds. This somehow had no flops. Every story was good or great! I so enjoyed being introduced to new indigenous authors, and I can’t wait to read more from them in the future!

My faves:
Kushtuka - Mathilda Zeller
White Hills - Rebecca Roanhorse
Quantum - Nick Medina
The Ones Who Killed Us - Brandon Hobson
*Snakes Are Born in the Dark - D. H. Trujillo
*The Prepper - Morgan Talty
*Collections - Amber Blaeser-Wardzala

*-my top 3

This is a perfect spooky season read. I can honestly say I’ve been thinking of these stories long after I finished them. Absolutely haunting.

My favorites are probably “Tick Talk” by Cherie Dimaline, “Hunger”by Phoenix Boudreau, “Capgras” by Tommy Orange, and “The Scientist’s Horror Story” by Darcie Little Badger. But I also enjoyed reading stories from authors I’d never read before, like “Navajos don’t wear elk teeth” by Conley Lyons , or “Collections” by Amber Blaeser-Wardzala. “Collections” gave me all the shivers, definitely felt like it could’ve been written for an A24 film. It stayed with me long after I finished it 🫣

This anthology is perfect for wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket and reading 1 or 2 stories before bed (good luck falling asleep) or for bingeing all at once while you’re on a plane ride, feeling an odd pain in your neck.


Thank you to @netgalley and @vintageanchorbooks for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Indigenous Fiction has rarely received its due, despite no shortage of incredible Indigenous writers. Editors Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr, with “Never Whistle At Night” seek to propel some of those incredible authors into the spotlight with an anthology of horror and dark fiction. All written by Indigenous writers and utilizing diverse and varied Indigenous culture and folklore.

WIth twenty-six stories, one could forgive a less effective story or two in the bunch. But every last story in this anthology is worth the reader’s eyes. All of them are intelligent, well-written, insightful and impactful. With so many differing styles, it is a testament to editorial skill how many the stories fit together.

Rebecca Roanhorse should be no stranger to readers of speculative fiction and her story “White Hills” explores the cost of assimilation in sweet, suburban life. This is the horror of Homeowners Association and expectations and the brutal price it extracts.

“Navajos Don’t Wear Elk Teeth” by Conley Jones is an LGBT story of colonization and theft. Told through the eyes of a young Navajo man named Joe who meets a new lover, our narrator soon notices that his paramour is far from a dream. His new lover soon turns abusive with a mounting level of danger that threatens to see Joe’s identity utterly stolen from him.

Norris Black weaves a tale of loss and melancholy with “Before I Go.” An impeccably written story of what the dead much achieve before they leave us, Black writes with a soulful sense of emotion about how grief can weigh us down.

One of the scariest in the book is Tiffany Morris’s “Night in the Chrysalis.” Taking place in a dark house with dolls and trauma. Morris delves into the psychology of identity and home, while crafting a compelling and frightening story.

Editor Shane Hawk includes a story called “Behind Colin’s Eyes,” about a father and son upon a hunting trip where things go wrong. An absolutely nightmarish story and one of the best that solidifie Hawk as a true name in horror.

A collection that is utterly worth the time for the reader. A classic that is not to be missed.

5/5

The ways in which the authors came together to produce stories that draw directly from their past, present, colonial history, and cultural worldviews really made these stories great and chilling reads. As always, with every anthology, there are stories that really struck a nerve and linger at the back of the mind and others that were just OK. But all in all, this collection really embodies Indigenous people's culture, ritual, trauma, and beliefs

The ways in which the authors came together to produce stories that draw directly from their past, present, colonial history, and cultural worldviews really made these stories great and chilling reads. As always, with every anthology, there are stories that really struck a nerve and linger at the back of the mind and others that were just OK. But all in all, this collection really embodies Indigenous people's culture, ritual, trauma, and beliefs.

I was drawn to this collection because my cultural background is filled with stories of beings that stalk the night and who are very much attuned to the plane of the living. These stories here represent the ways in which Indigenous world views reflect on their every day and how experiences can shape our perceptions.

I wholly enjoyed the fact that these authors weren't concerned with presenting only 'likable' characters, some of these characters were downright horrible human beings, but that highlighted the complexities with which we are all formed. Selfishness, greed, aspirations, cunning, awareness, and reverence are just some of the characteristics that were depicted through story and persona.

I'd been looking forward to this one ever since I first heard about it. I mean, the cover alone had me sold but I love a good anthology and this one did not disappoint. The stories are a mix of horror and thrillers, including supernatural elements, revenge, gore, and everything in between intertwined with indigenous lore.

This was the perfect book to kick off my fall TBR. It was super easy to pick up and read a story here and there, and ended up being a pretty quick read. Some of these stories are not for the faint of heart, but I can't recommend them enough. While I really enjoyed all of them, the last two continue to live rent free in my head.

If this book wasn't on your radar already, this is your sign to pick it up now.

This is an awesome collection of horror short stories. The authors in this collection are all incredibly skilled, and I was drawn along with each story. Some are more intense than others, and some are more tragic than others. Overall, the stories each had an impact and I'm very glad to have read this book. A huge thank you to the publisher for sending me an eArc in exchange for my thoughts!

I really enjoyed some of the stories, while a few were skipped.

Favourites: Collections, Kushtuka, White Hills, Behind Colin’s Eyes, Snakes Are Born in the Dark.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.

I’m a big fan of horror short stories and of Native American culture so I really looked forward to this anthology.
This is the quiet horror, the kind that seeps into your blood story by story. The voices are very diverse, from the almost poetic to the very pragmatic. While many of them left an impression, the following three were truly special.

White Hills by Rebecca Roanhorse

Marissa is living the dream - perfect house, perfect husband, perfect life, but there is a shadow throughout the story following her. R.R. conjures up so much just by describing the surroundings, a feeling, someone’s appearance. You can feel it, a threat just out of reach and then it reveals itself and everything unravels. Now Marissa has to pay a blood price for her privileged life. I loved this story but it was also brutal to read, like watching a beautiful venomous snake that you know will strike but you don’t know when and where its fangs will sink.


Behind Colin’s Eyes – Shane Hawk

A father and son on a hunting trip. The thing in the forest. A game of who’s hunting who. This story reminded me of The Only Good Indians. Elk hunting, traditions, family, tidbits of Native American lore and history, I loved reading about all of these. And that ending...


Scariest. Story. Ever - Richard van Camp

Winning a scary story competition is a serious business. For the main character, it means money, possibly fame. But to get that story he has to convince Uncle Mike to tell it to him. I loved how Mike talked about the story and how he built up the anticipation. There’s also a story within the story, that of the Cat, which was amazing.
In the end the story is just a means to get to something deeper, to turn inward and reflect on family and the past, and getting in touch with one’s roots.
I had high expectations for a story with this title. Scariest. Story. Ever. Did it deliver? Yes, but in a way that was profound and also left me wanting more.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book.