Whispers Most Deadly: An addictive gothic fantasy filled with danger, desire and deadly competition at a magical university

Emma MacDonald

Nov 2025 · Random House

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A Deadly Magical Tournament. A Dangerous Love Triangle. And A Secret That Could Destroy Them All.

The deadly, seductive sequel to the magically mysterious Whispers Most Foul...

Welcome back to Dunhollow Academy — where magic is power, love is peril, and secrets can kill.

After months mastering her magic, Rose Thenlif returns to Dunhollow and to her lover, Sylvie, hoping they can soon leave its cursed halls behind.

But this year, danger comes in the form of the Ashwood Tournament, a once-in-a-decade contest between the empire’s top academies, where the prize is glory and the cost is death.

No one is shocked when Sylvie is chosen. No one expected Rose would be too.

As deadly trials begin, Rose must navigate rivals, forbidden desire and a new darkness hunting the contestants, one that seems drawn to her.

With magic she can’t fully trust and hearts she can’t protect, survival might mean betraying everything she loves.

Readers loved Whispers Most Foul:

‘I wish I could give Whispers Most Foul 10 stars! This is one of the best books I’ve read this year’ ***** Reader Review

‘This book has me second guessing my ability to solve mysteries!’ ***** Reader Review

I was promised a gothic fantasy full of mystery, romance, magic and a dash of horror and it delivered! ***** Reader Review

‘The dark academia aesthetic and narrative was so captivating and immersive – you can tell that Emma was writing what she knew, because she captured it perfectly!’ ***** Reader Review

‘Atmospheric and full of gut-wrenching emotions’ ***** Reader Review

‘The novel balances everything out, with each chapter alternating between its academic world and its supernatural elements’ ***** Reader Review

A Deadly Magical Tournament. A Dangerous Love Triangle. And A Secret That Could Destroy Them All. The deadly, seductive sequel to the magically mysterious Whispers Most Foul... -- Welcome back to Dunhollow Academy — where magic is power, love is peril, and secrets can kill. After months maste...

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About the author

Emma MacDonald was born and raised outside of Washington, DC, where she received a B.A in International Relations from American University. When she’s not writing, she can be found gardening, brewing potions, or chasing after her small menagerie of pets. Emma loves to write fantasy with a big splash of magic and romance.

Emma MacDonald was born and raised outside of Washington, DC, where she received a B.A in International Relations from American University. When she’s not writing, she can be found gardening, brewing potions, or chasing after her small menagerie of pets. Emma loves to write fantasy with a big spl...

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