--- product_id: 626736047 title: "The Whistling: The most chilling and spine-tingling ghost story you'll read this year" price: "¥5324" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/626736047-the-whistling-the-most-chilling-and-spine-tingling-ghost-story store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Set on remote Scottish island Published Oct 2022 Paperback edition The Whistling: The most chilling and spine-tingling ghost story you'll read this year **Price:** ¥5324 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👻 Dare to read the ghost story everyone’s whispering about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Whistling: The most chilling and spine-tingling ghost story you'll read this year - **How much does it cost?** ¥5324 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/626736047-the-whistling-the-most-chilling-and-spine-tingling-ghost-story) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect Seasonal Read:** Ideal for cozying up on cold nights or getting into the Halloween spirit with spine-tingling chills. - • **Atmospheric Scottish Setting:** Immerse yourself in a haunting 1860s island tale that transports you to eerie, windswept landscapes. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Join thousands of readers captivated by this Ondaatje Prize longlisted, 4.4-star rated gothic thriller. - • **Complex, Relatable Characters:** Connect with Elspeth and Mary’s haunting journey through love, loss, and unsettling mysteries. - • **Gripping Psychological Suspense:** Experience a masterfully paced ghost story that keeps you guessing until the final chilling twist. ## Overview The Whistling is a 2022 paperback ghost story set on a remote Scottish island in 1860, blending gothic atmosphere with psychological suspense. Praised for its gripping plot and richly drawn characters, it’s a must-read for fans of chilling, immersive fiction and has earned critical acclaim including an Ondaatje Prize longlisting. ## Description FEEL SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE WITH THIS CHILLING AND GRIPPING GHOST STORY SET ON A FAR-FLUNG SCOTTISH ISLAND . . . 'Wonderfully atmospheric, genuinely eerie' GUARDIAN 'Gripping, chilling and very, very satisfying' DAILY MAIL 'A ghost story that kept me guessing' SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN ' Perfect for a cold winter's night' DAILY MIRROR 'It will chill you to the bone' ANITA FRANK ' If you're looking for a chilling tale as we head towards Halloween, you've found it' HEAT _________ When Elspeth arrives on a remote Scottish island to become nanny to a young child, she hopes to bond with her. Until she learns that, for reasons no one will explain, Mary has not spoken for months. And the girl's silence is not the only mystery. Hypnotic lullabies drift down empty corridors. Strange dolls appear in abandoned rooms. And as the nights draw in, darker questions arise . . . What happened to Mary's late twin, William? Why did their previous nanny disappear so suddenly? And is the whistling Elspeth hears at night just the storm outside? Or is somebody coming for her . . . ? _________ *Longlisted for the Ondaatje Prize* READERS ARE CHILLED BY THE WHISTLING 'I was sucked in from page one and read it in one fell swoop' 5* READER REVIEW 'A wicked twist . . . brilliant, scary, clever. Horror writing at its best' 5* READER REVIEW 'A great story with moments of heart-grabbing terror, beautifully written' 5* READER REVIEW Review: Creepy, Atmospheric And Totally Addictive - The story is set in 1860 Scotland on the fictional isle of Skelthsea. What better period of history to place a good old ghost story! When I was a short way into the book I felt the need to check out some pictures of the 1860s and this had me even more invested in the story! The story is cleverly plotted, engaging and atmospheric, the author skilfully puts a certain voice in your head which creates the tone and atmosphere - I’m not sure if I’m describing that correctly but let’s just say I felt like I was there with the main character, experiencing all of the strange goings-on and feeling the same feelings! Needless to say, I may have spooked myself a few times. The story unfolds at the perfect pace, we don’t get too much too soon or too little too late. It’s difficult to describe the plot without giving too much away, so I will be extra careful here! I literally just want to tell you the full story because this is such a fantastic book! Our main character is called ‘Elspeth Swansome’ a young woman who has had her fair share of heartache, she takes a job as a nanny in order to escape her own demons. I loved this character so much, she is so human and down to earth but she is also very curious! Her job is to look after young ‘Mary’ who has also been through lots of turmoil in her short life. Despite having some strange feelings about the house on her arrival, Elspeth seems to settle in rather well to begin with, but it is not long before strange and spooky occurrences begin happening! Disembodied whistling can be heard in empty rooms, possessions appear to have moved around without assistance and possibly most unnerving of all are the dolls and stones that keep appearing! Each character was unique, a little spooky and also interesting. The way the story was wrapped up at the end was remarkable, I absolutely adored and actually applauded the final paragraph! What an amazing read! Highly recommended! I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. Review: Love the book - It’s a wonderful journey I couldn’t be held so captive in the book world horror, love , pain and betrayal all in one book. Must read ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: Penguin - Brand: Michael Joseph - Publication date: 2022-10-13T00:00:01Z ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #62,989 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #147 in Gothic Fiction #214 in Death, Grief & Bereavement Fiction #225 in Women Sleuth Mysteries | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 466 Reviews | ## Images ![The Whistling: The most chilling and spine-tingling ghost story you'll read this year - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81N4QlQ+OgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Creepy, Atmospheric And Totally Addictive *by L***) on 16 December 2021* The story is set in 1860 Scotland on the fictional isle of Skelthsea. What better period of history to place a good old ghost story! When I was a short way into the book I felt the need to check out some pictures of the 1860s and this had me even more invested in the story! The story is cleverly plotted, engaging and atmospheric, the author skilfully puts a certain voice in your head which creates the tone and atmosphere - I’m not sure if I’m describing that correctly but let’s just say I felt like I was there with the main character, experiencing all of the strange goings-on and feeling the same feelings! Needless to say, I may have spooked myself a few times. The story unfolds at the perfect pace, we don’t get too much too soon or too little too late. It’s difficult to describe the plot without giving too much away, so I will be extra careful here! I literally just want to tell you the full story because this is such a fantastic book! Our main character is called ‘Elspeth Swansome’ a young woman who has had her fair share of heartache, she takes a job as a nanny in order to escape her own demons. I loved this character so much, she is so human and down to earth but she is also very curious! Her job is to look after young ‘Mary’ who has also been through lots of turmoil in her short life. Despite having some strange feelings about the house on her arrival, Elspeth seems to settle in rather well to begin with, but it is not long before strange and spooky occurrences begin happening! Disembodied whistling can be heard in empty rooms, possessions appear to have moved around without assistance and possibly most unnerving of all are the dolls and stones that keep appearing! Each character was unique, a little spooky and also interesting. The way the story was wrapped up at the end was remarkable, I absolutely adored and actually applauded the final paragraph! What an amazing read! Highly recommended! I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the book *by M***R on 9 October 2024* It’s a wonderful journey I couldn’t be held so captive in the book world horror, love , pain and betrayal all in one book. Must read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by E***A on 19 November 2025* Great book, arrived fast, thank you! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/626736047-the-whistling-the-most-chilling-and-spine-tingling-ghost-story](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/626736047-the-whistling-the-most-chilling-and-spine-tingling-ghost-story) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*