Books with title Whistler in the Dark

Every monster can be overcome if you know the right way to go about it.Maddy has always loved scary stories, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all. Now there's an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a chilling message left on Maddy's door. Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times he's called out to her. Where will she be when he finally calls her name?

Jen and Hugh Maddox have just survived every parent's worst nightmare.Relieved, but still terrified, they sit by the hospital bedside of their fifteen-year-old daughter, Lana, who was found bloodied, bruised, and disoriented after going missing for four days during a mother-daughter vacation in the country. As Lana lies mute in the bed, unwilling or unable to articulate what happened to her during that period, the national media speculates wildly and Jen and Hugh try to answer many questions.Where was Lana? How did she get hurt? Was the teenage boy who befriended her involved? How did she survive outside for all those days? Even when she returns to the family home and her school routine, Lana only provides the same frustrating answer over and over: "I can't remember."For years, Jen had tried to soothe the depressive demons plaguing her younger child, and had always dreaded the worst. Now she has hope--the family has gone through hell and come out the other side. But Jen cannot let go of her need to find the truth. Without telling Hugh or their pregnant older daughter Meg, Jen sets off to retrace Lana's steps, a journey that will lead her to a deeper understanding of her youngest daughter, her family, and herself.A wry, poignant, and masterfully drawn story that explores the bonds and duress of family life, the pain of mental illness, and the fraught yet enduring connection between mothers and daughters, Whistle in the Dark is a story of guilt, fear, hope, and love that explores what it means to lose and find ourselves and those we love.

The year is 1996. Moose Lake has been enduring a string of werewolf attacks from an unknown culprit. Genna Barnes is an imaginative seven-year-old who wants to be like her father someday, fighting monsters and saving people. But when the battle for the city comes into her home, Genna comes face to face with a terrible black wolf that strips away everything she’s ever loved. After her mother is murdered and Genna is turned, she's swept away from her home to be raised by the monster that stole her life. Despite mind games and the wolf’s manipulation, Genna vows to return to her real home—no matter the cost. Discover the origins of the girl who would become the Dark Whisper.

The year is 1996. Moose Lake has been enduring a string of werewolf attacks from an unknown culprit. Genna Barnes is an imaginative seven-year-old who wants to be like her father someday, fighting monsters and saving people. But when the battle for the city comes into her home, Genna comes face to face with a terrible black wolf that strips away everything she’s ever loved.After her mother is murdered and Genna is turned, she's swept away from her home to be raised by the monster that stole her life. Despite mind games and the wolf’s manipulation, Genna vows to return to her real home—no matter the cost.Discover the origins of the girl who would become the Dark Whisper.

When fifteen year old Drazen's mother dies in a plane crash, he's left with his dad, sister, stepmother, and two stepsisters. His dad dies mysteriously; sending Drazen and his sister to an orphanage because their stepmother doesn't want them. His only hope becomes a couple of very strange orphans, his dog Goby, and his own wits while he lingers on the edge of complete darkness. Even though he gets pampered to death at this new orphanage, he still feels the endless sorrow approaching. Could he be left in the dark forever?

Emma Healey follows the success of her #1 internationally bestselling debut novel Elizabeth Is Missing, winner of the Costa First Novel Award, with this beautiful, thought-provoking, and psychologically complex tale that affirms her status as one of the most inventive and original literary novelists today.Jen and Hugh Maddox have just survived every parent’s worst nightmare.Relieved, but still terrified, they sit by the hospital bedside of their fifteen-year-old daughter, Lana, who was found bloodied, bruised, and disoriented after going missing for four days during a mother-daughter vacation in the country. As Lana lies mute in the bed, unwilling or unable to articulate what happened to her during that period, the national media speculates wildly and Jen and Hugh try to answer many questions.Where was Lana? How did she get hurt? Was the teenage boy who befriended her involved? How did she survive outside for all those days? Even when she returns to the family home and her school routine, Lana only provides the same frustrating answer over and over: "I can’t remember."For years, Jen had tried to soothe the depressive demons plaguing her younger child, and had always dreaded the worst. Now she has hope—the family has gone through hell and come out the other side. But Jen cannot let go of her need to find the truth. Without telling Hugh or their pregnant older daughter Meg, Jen sets off to retrace Lana’s steps, a journey that will lead her to a deeper understanding of her youngest daughter, her family, and herself.A wry, poignant, and masterfully drawn story that explores the bonds and duress of family life, the pain of mental illness, and the fraught yet enduring connection between mothers and daughters, Whistle in the Dark is a story of guilt, fear, hope, and love that explores what it means to lose and find ourselves and those we love.

Legendary author Shirley Hughes draws on her young teenage memories for a compelling novel of friendship and mysteries set in Liverpool during the Blitz.Liverpool, 1940: Thirteen-year-old Joan’s home is under constant threat from the Nazi’s terrifying nightly air raids. Everyone is on edge, faced with strict food rationing, curfews, and blackouts. It’s not an easy time to be a teenager. Joan’s one solace is going to the movies with her best friend, the unflappable Doreen, but when the bombings intensify, even that becomes too dangerous. There’s also the matter of a strange man who Joan sees lurking near their home. Who is he, and why does he think Joan can help him? Even more unsettling, as the Blitz worsens, Joan and her friends make a discovery down by the old mill that will tear the whole community apart. In the hardship of war, everything seems to be rationed—except true friendship.

College graduate Adrian Ramirez has finally landed his first job, and it's the opportunity of a lifetime: teaching at the elite Finley Academy in his hometown of Newnan, Georgia. Life is on the upswing, and Adrian returns home with girlfriend Lea and high hopes---but the Academy is not the idyll he imagined. Along with the new pressures of adulthood, and a rising anxiety disorder he's having trouble hiding, Adrian discovers there's been a string of unexplained dropouts at the school. He suspects something is amiss with two of his students, identical twins Raven and Robin. One outgoing, one withdrawn, both keeping a secret. When Adrian is accused of being at the center of a student's breakdown, he is forced to dig deeper to unravel the mystery, finding influences of the paranormal along the way. Will Adrian be able to unlock the dark secrets of Finley Academy---and his own past---in time?

Do you believe in ghosts? Brianna and TJ were not sure they existed either. But early one morning on the way to school, Brianna and TJ stopped to look at the old abandoned house. They have heard many stories about the old place including that it is haunted by the ghost of Old Man Whipple who previously lived there. He was a scary human and now is a spooky ghost that haunts anyone who dares to enter his house. They also heard about a secret treasure that if found, would make you rich beyond your wildest dreams! Brianna and TJ decide to explore the old house and search for the treasure themselves. They soon find out that they are not alone in the house. Strange things are happening all around them; sudden gusts of cold wind, spooky noises and whispers in the dark. They press on and are determined to find the hidden treasure. But can they find the treasure or will they fall prey to the ghost of Old Man Whipple?

When fifteen year old Drazen's mother dies in a plane crash, he's left with his dad, sister, stepmother, and two stepsisters. His dad dies mysteriously; sending Drazen and his sister to an orphanage because their stepmother doesn't want them. His only hope becomes a couple of very strange orphans, his dog Goby, and his own wits while he lingers on the edge of complete darkness. Even though he gets pampered to death at this new orphanage, he still feels the endless sorrow approaching. Could he be left in the dark forever?

Every monster can be overcome if you know the right way to go about it. Maddy has always loved scary stories, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all. Now there's an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a chilling message left on Maddy's door. Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times he's called out to her. Where will she be when he finally calls her name?

Kylie Drake is many things, but lucky, isn't one of them. After dealing with an incredibly tragic loss, she turns to the one person that she can trust: her boyfriend Caine. But one unspeakable night changes everything as Caine shatters the remaining pieces of Kylie's broken life. Will she ever be able to have faith in Reese, the beautiful stranger who has his arms wide open? Will she be able to learn how to love herself? And will her voice ever be more than just a whisper in the dark?