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Whistle

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Whistle

By: Linwood Barclay
Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

“Terrific.”— Stephen King on Whistle

New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay enters new territory with a supernatural chiller in which a woman and her young son move to a small town looking for a fresh start, only to be haunted by disturbing events and strange visions when they find a mysterious train set in a storage shed.

Evil has a one track mind....

Annie Blunt has had an unimaginably terrible year. First, her husband was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident, then one of the children’s books she’s built her writing and illustrating career on ignited a major scandal. Desperate for a fresh start, she moves with her son Charlie to a charming small town in upstate New York where they can begin to heal.

But Annie’s year is about to get worse.

Bored and lonely in their isolated new surroundings, Charlie is thrilled when he finds a forgotten train set in a locked shed on their property. Annie is glad to see Charlie happy, but there’s something unsettling about his new toy. Strange sounds wake Annie in the night—she could swear she hears a train, but there isn’t an active track for miles—and bizarre things begin happening in the neighborhood. Worse, Annie can’t seem to stop drawing a disturbing new character that has no place in a children’s book.

Grief can do strange things to the mind, but Annie is beginning to think she’s walked out of one nightmare straight into another, only this one is far more terrifying…

©2025 Linwood Barclay (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
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This was an unexpected story from past tittles of Mr. Barclay. I really like Barclay's writing style. Well, I haven't read any recent titles in past years… this one teetered on a supernatural evil storyline. I listened to the audiobook version which brings characters to life over what our solo reading can provide. I'm not sure if this specific genre is for me. It left me unsettled.

Barclay has written better

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Linwood does it again! So fun, so scary, and filled with action! But Eva Kaminski is the real star of this show!! She does such an amazing job! I recommend this book so you can hear her amazing storytelling skills!! (Eva I hope I’ve spelled you name correctly!)

Eva!

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If you like Stephen King, you will enjoy this "train ride." There is one serious error IMO. (SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!! STOP READING!!!!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!!) If you don't know what to do with all the characters you introduced, killing them ALL off in one fell swoop is NOT the answer. Seemed like a cop out to tie up loose ends and move the story back to Charlie and Annie. Even so, loved it... will hear CHUFF... CHUFF... CHUFF... as I drift off to sleep.

A Worthy "Train Ride"

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This was a very good story. Highly likeable characters, spooky supernatural suspense and smooth writing. I listened to it in two days because it was that engaging. Definitely recommend and absolutely worth a credit. Really superb narration.

Great story and excellent narration!

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I loved this book! Different than his other books but probably my new favorite! I read it in two days bc I couldn’t put it down!

Couldn’t put it down!

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Great creepy story from beginning to end. Eva Kaminsky was awesome as always. I wasn’t sure what it was going to be about but I had a credit I had to use or loose. The cover illustration caught my eye I picked it up and never put it down.

Creepy Good Time

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Barclay NEVER disappoints! Fantastic story, awesome characters, devilishly good suspense. This story was so good right from the start! I couldn’t stop listening. So engaging and suspenseful throughout, along with quirky humor that made me smile. Truly one of my favorite authors. And, WOW! The narrator is at the top of my list. She was great! I highly recommend!

Outstanding!

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this suthor has a very twisted brain. original idea but definitely twisted. enjoy and sleep tight. i now hate my trains

originality

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So scary, but also a really great story, characters, dialogue, etc. Best I’ve read in this genre in a long time.

Can’t wait for the movie!

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I discover Linwood Barclay last, and have listened to all his books here on Audible. Always excellent - this book goes off in another direction, very Stephen King-esque and was fascinating and engaging!!

The Narrator is incredible - and anyone listening to books knows a narrator can make or break a book, but Eva Kaminsky brought out the richness and depth, the joy and sorrow so perfectly - I just loved it!!

Use the credit!!!

Wow

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