Whispers in the Dark

Step into the eerie and enchanting world of Ethel Lina White, one of the forgotten queens of suspense whose pen turned ordinary lives into extraordinary tales of mystery and dread. This collected volume brings together her most compelling short stories (67 short stories)—each one a masterclass in building tension, weaving secrets, and delivering chilling twists that linger long after the last page. From sinister strangers and haunted houses to quiet moments that spiral into terror, White captures the hidden fears of everyday life with elegance and precision. Every story is a door into a shadowy world where nothing is quite what it seems, and danger lurks just beyond the light. Whether you crave psychological suspense, classic detective intrigue, or atmospheric horror, this anthology will hold you spellbound and make you rediscover why White remains a timeless voice of the Golden Age of crime fiction.

Ethel Lina White (1876–1944) was a British crime novelist best known for her suspenseful thrillers that often centered on ordinary women caught in dangerous circumstances. Born in Abergavenny, Wales, she initially worked for the Ministry of Pensions before devoting herself fully to writing. White achieved international recognition with her novel The Wheel Spins (1936), which was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the classic film The Lady Vanishes. She authored over a dozen novels, including Some Must Watch (1933), which inspired the film The Spiral Staircase. Known for her psychological tension, atmospheric settings, and strong female protagonists, White helped shape the development of the modern thriller and remains an influential voice in early 20th-century crime fiction.