A Warning to the Curious is a collection of four supernatural tales by M.R. James, first published in 1925. The first story, "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad," tells the story of a professor who discovers an ancient whistle while on a seaside holiday. When he blows the whistle, he unleashes a supernatural force that will haunt him for the rest of his life. The second story, "The Ash Tree," follows a man who moves into an old house and discovers a strange tree in the garden. He soon learns that the tree is cursed and that anyone who harms it will suffer a terrible fate. The third story, "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas," tells the story of a man who discovers a hidden treasure in an old abbey. He soon learns that the treasure is guarded by a supernatural force and that anyone who takes it will suffer a terrible fate. The fourth story, "A View from a Hill," follows a man who moves to a small village and discovers a strange hill. He soon learns that the hill is haunted by a supernatural force and that anyone who goes near it will suffer a terrible fate. The stories in A Warning to the Curious are classic examples of the ghost story genre and are sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By M.R. James · First published 1925 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy