5+ stars for Whistle While You Lurk by Judith Sterling #bookreview #gothiccozy #gothiccozymystery #newrelease #ku #cozymystery #mustread #giveaway
- N. N. Light
- Apr 29
- 3 min read
Title: Whistle While You Lurk
Author: Judith Sterling
Genre: Gothic Cozy Mystery
Book Blurb:
Listen for the Whistler reads the title of the gothic romance Gwyneth Camm discovers on the foyer floor. Her deceased Aunt Ethel is at it again, guiding Gwyn to enter the story and stand in for its 1970s heroine.
While traveling abroad, said heroine tours the centuries-old home of an English baronet and notes her uncanny resemblance to a supposed seventeenth-century witch in a family portrait. She soon becomes the baronet’s guest and a target of the malevolent force known as “the whistler.” Gwyn must face the danger head-on, for solving the mystery is her ticket home.
My Review:
Gwyn is whisked into another gothic mystery where she’ll go toe-to-toe with a demented spirit known as the whistler. It whistles while stalking the Palgrave heirs through the centuries who die under mysterious circumstances. When Gwyn hears the whistles, she knows she must follow the clues and save the Palgrave family before her time runs out.
Whistle While You Lurk is a gothic cozy mystery I couldn’t stop reading. Once I started, I stayed up reading this story because I couldn’t put it down. The narration is so immersive, like Gwyn, you are propelled into the story. You become a part of the characters. The gothic vibe is flawless in every way. The characters are colorful and vibrant. There’s even a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.
I really enjoyed the historical tidbits Judith Sterling put into Whistle While You Lurk. In the first part before Gwyn transports, there is a conversation where Gwyn shares historical facts about the Salem Witch Trials. It was very informative and, in my opinion, adds realism to the story.
The characters really shine in Whistle While You Lurk, especially Gwyn. She is such a dynamic heroine who adjusts to any situation. She takes on elitist Brits who look their nose down at her without any effort. She befriends the Palgraves and keeps Sir Crispin on his toes. She’s honest, curious, and has immense strength.
Take my advice and read this gothic cozy mystery. It’s brilliant and I can’t wait for the next installment.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Buy it Now:
Free to read on Kindle Unlimited!
Giveaway -
In celebration of the release of Whistle While You Lurk, Judith Sterling is giving away an ebook bundle of Trip the Light Phantasmic (book one) and Let No Clan Put Asunder (book two).
Open to US residents only.
Runs April 22 - May 22, 2025
Drawing will be held on May 23, 2025
Author Biography:
Judith Sterling is an award-winning author whose love of history and passion for the paranormal infuse everything she writes. Through gothic cozy mystery (The Gothic Gwyn Mysteries), medieval/time travel romance (The Novels of Ravenwood), and young adult paranormal fantasy (the Guardians of Erin series), she loves to whisk readers away from their troubles and remind them of the hidden magic all around us.
Her nonfiction books, written under Judith Marshall, have been translated into multiple languages. She has an MA in linguistics and a BA in history, with a minor in British Studies. Born in that sauna called Florida, she craved cooler climes, and once the travel bug bit, she lived in England, Scotland, Sweden, Wisconsin, Virginia, and on the island of Nantucket. She currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts with her husband and their identical twin sons.
Social Media Links:
Website – https://judithmarshallauthor.com/
Reviewed by: Nancy
