The Whistler

The Whistler is a chilling horror novel of superstition, ghost hunting, and regret by Nick Medina. Fans of Medina’s writing will recognize several characters. Some minor players in past novels take lead roles while others take steps back. But this novel is its own story and works as a stand-alone novel. Medina blends parts of traditional legends and notable figures in tribal lore with a myth of his creation. Medina tells a tale of how an old Indian saying and the dream of fame lead one ghost hunter on a path of deception that is hard to come back from.

The plot of Medina’s novel is a fascinating look into the phenomenon of ghost hunting. This is the real magic of this novel. The plot is interesting, but Medina takes things to the next level when the lights go out. Not many books send shivers down my spine. This is one of those novels that does. Much of that is due to Medina’s ability to convey a sense of urgency, mystery, and foreboding. It’s also due to Medina’s use of a popular superstition. Now there are two things not to do after dark. The first is to whistle, the second is to read this novel unless you want to meet The Whistler.