Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II
Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II
Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II
Description
Description
The bestselling Indigenous dark fiction anthology returns with a new selection of even more daring and sinister stories. From monsters to mutilation, Never Whistle at Night is back for revenge. They're baaaaaaaack! As any savvy horror fan knows, the monster never truly dies. The team that brought you the bestselling dark fiction anthology Never Whistle at Night has risen from the grave, hungry, to summon more dark delicacies for your delectation. In these twenty-one brand-new, groundbreaking, gruesome stories--authored by both established and newly unearthed Indigenous talent--the contributors are fully embracing horror: both supernatural horrors and the everyday horror of living under colonialist rule. Featuring stories of unspeakable yet satisfying terror, from twisted psychological tales to gore-filled monster hunts, this new selection of sinister stories will sate your darkest appetites and leave you slavering for more. Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II is a further celebration of Indigenous survival and the enduring tradition of transforming adversity into art.
About the Author
About the Author
SHANE HAWK (Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma) is a horror writer and contributing editor at Counterpoint Press. His debut collection, Anoka, was released in 2020 and contributed to the growing wave of Indigenous Horror reshaping the genre. Hawk is widely known as the co-editor of the bestselling anthology series Never Whistle at Night. He has also co-written a horror stage play titled The Land Has Spoken and has an original television series in development. He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife and daughter. THEODORE C. VAN ALST, JR. (enrolled Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians) is the author of a Chicago-set novel, The El, and the award-winning story collections Sacred Smokes and Sacred City, and Sacred Folks, the final book in the trilogy. He is the co-editor of the nationally bestselling Never Whistle at Night. His work has appeared in Southwest Review, Chicago Review, The Journal of Working-Class Studies, Red Earth Review, Massachusetts Review, Indian Country Today, and elsewhere.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Never Whistle at Night, Part II: Back for Blood is bone chilling. It grabs you by the throat and never lets up! These stories are singular and terrifying, period, but the fact that this Indigenous horror anthology is also world expanding makes it a must-have for any horror lover's bookshelf."
--Tananarive Due, author of The Reformatory "As nuanced as they are razor-sharp, the stories here serve as another reminder just how vast and potent the horror field is. An uncompromising, blood-drenched collection of tales from voices both new and familiar. It's even better than the first volume."
--Keith Rosson, author of Coffin Moon "Eerie, visceral, truly terrifying, and so beautifully done. I loved every story in this collection, and it is just as mind-blowing and incredible as the first one. Another blockbuster from an unbelievable roster of powerhouse authors. A perfect horror anthology."
--CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly "Never Whistle At Night, Part II: Back For Blood, carries the weight and magic of the oldest storytelling traditions on this continent. Back for Blood is Indigenous horror at full force, unflinching, culturally rich, and alive with lyrical and powerful voices. Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. have assembled an essential collection."
--Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of It Came From Neverland
"With a broad spectrum of tales about identity, apocalypse, existential crises, and more, Never Whistle at Night, Part II delivers on its promise of blood while exploring themes of grief, rage, transformation, and the horror of being human. Replete with monsters that are hairy, scary, scaly, and sometimes human, this anthology reminds us that skin can be shed for better... or worse."
--Ally Russell, USA Today bestselling author of It Came From the Trees "Back for Blood is not just a title, it's a promise. . . . Unforgettable. . . . Editors Hawk and Van Alst showcase a large range of Indigenous horror voices; the result is a captivating, chilling, and menacing anthology that's perfectly suited for readers of all genres. . . . This is a rare sequel that is better than its predecessor."
--Library Journal (starred review)
"The collection demonstrates the diversity and breadth of voices to be found in Native and First Nations horror. Those who loved the first collection will find even more to love here."
--Booklist "Excellent. . . . This collection packs an impressive punch." --Publishers Weekly
--Tananarive Due, author of The Reformatory "As nuanced as they are razor-sharp, the stories here serve as another reminder just how vast and potent the horror field is. An uncompromising, blood-drenched collection of tales from voices both new and familiar. It's even better than the first volume."
--Keith Rosson, author of Coffin Moon "Eerie, visceral, truly terrifying, and so beautifully done. I loved every story in this collection, and it is just as mind-blowing and incredible as the first one. Another blockbuster from an unbelievable roster of powerhouse authors. A perfect horror anthology."
--CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly "Never Whistle At Night, Part II: Back For Blood, carries the weight and magic of the oldest storytelling traditions on this continent. Back for Blood is Indigenous horror at full force, unflinching, culturally rich, and alive with lyrical and powerful voices. Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. have assembled an essential collection."
--Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of It Came From Neverland
"With a broad spectrum of tales about identity, apocalypse, existential crises, and more, Never Whistle at Night, Part II delivers on its promise of blood while exploring themes of grief, rage, transformation, and the horror of being human. Replete with monsters that are hairy, scary, scaly, and sometimes human, this anthology reminds us that skin can be shed for better... or worse."
--Ally Russell, USA Today bestselling author of It Came From the Trees "Back for Blood is not just a title, it's a promise. . . . Unforgettable. . . . Editors Hawk and Van Alst showcase a large range of Indigenous horror voices; the result is a captivating, chilling, and menacing anthology that's perfectly suited for readers of all genres. . . . This is a rare sequel that is better than its predecessor."
--Library Journal (starred review)
"The collection demonstrates the diversity and breadth of voices to be found in Native and First Nations horror. Those who loved the first collection will find even more to love here."
--Booklist "Excellent. . . . This collection packs an impressive punch." --Publishers Weekly
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Vintage
Pub date:
2026-08-18
Length:
368 pages
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