Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad

An English writer, historian, medieval studies specialist, rector of King’s College Cambridge—Rods James Montague entered world literature history as an acknowledged classic and the greatest master of “ghost stories.” Among the authors who considered themselves Montague’s followers were Howard Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and Stephen King. Jorge Luis Borges also had a high opinion of James’s mastery.

In the collection “Make a whistle—and I won’t make you wait,” you’ll find two mysterious and terrifying stories by the master about an enigmatic whistle and a strange labyrinth.