The Death Whistle (1903)

The Death Whistle is a novel written by Richard Marsh and published in 1903. The story follows the protagonist, Dr. John Thorndyke, as he investigates a strange and mysterious whistle that seems to be connected to a series of deaths. The whistle is said to have been cursed by an ancient Mayan civilization and those who hear its sound are doomed to die. Thorndyke becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the whistle and the deaths it has caused, but he soon realizes that he is in danger himself. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Zara, who may hold the key to solving the mystery. As Thorndyke delves deeper into the secrets of the whistle, he must confront his own fears and doubts in order to uncover the truth and put an end to the curse once and for all. The Death Whistle is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of horror, mystery, and adventure to create a gripping tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.