Whispers Most Deadly

ATTEND THE BIGGEST MAGICAL TOURNAMENT AND PRE-ORDER WHISPERS MOST DEADLY, THE SEQUAL TO THE MAGICALLY MYSTERIOUS WHISPERS MOST FOUL . . .

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After months honing her newfound magic, Rose’s new year at Dunhollow Academy promises to be her most spellbinding yet. The academy is hosting a prestigious, once-in-a-decade tournament against rival schools. It’s a dangerous game, that many would kill to win.

When Sylvie is selected to compete, Rose resolves to protect her with her life. She must ally with two of her rivals, a devilish mage and a surly healer, each with motives of their own and plenty of reasons to want her dead. But, delving into Dunhollow’s secrets and their own dark pasts, they find their hearts may prove the most dangerous opponents of all…

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Readers loved the previous book:

‘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…--Return to the dark halls of Dunhollow Academy of Witchcraft . . . Though mistress of her newfound magic, Rose Thenlif along with her lover Sylvie are still in training and not free of the school’s clutches. Yet Dunhollow can still surprise. This year it will host the prestigious, once-in-a-decade Ashwood Tournament: a deadly contest between the empire’s top academies. Only elite students take part. Of course, Sylvie is chosen. But Rose too?The perilous trials thrust Rose into a twisted game of survival. And the tournament isn’t the only threat at Dunhollow. An insidious dark power stalks the halls – hunting contestants and using Rose as its cover. Short on allies and fearful of her own magic, Rose must survive the tournament and protect those she loves. But what if those closest to her are her true vulnerability?--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 ReviewI 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

• | Author: Emma MacDonald
• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Nov 13, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780241715222
• | ISBN-10: 0241715229