Whalers

A Novel

By: Kyle Farnworth

Narrated by: Ryan Pierson

Guilty or not, Ethan Callahan is about to lose everything.

When a former student goes missing, middle school teacher Ethan Callahan becomes the prime suspect. Haunted by a past he can’t outrun and a town desperate for someone to blame, Ethan is thrust into a storm of suspicion, half-truths, and buried secrets. But in a world where perception outweighs reality, does the truth even matter? As the investigation tightens around him, he must confront not just the case—but the darker parts of himself.

A genre-defying thriller that delves into guilt, redemption, and the power of perception, Whalers is a gripping, thought-provoking novel that lingers long after the final words — a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt lost at sea.

©2025 Kyle Farnworth (P)2025 Kyle Farnworth

Critic reviews

"Five stars, through and through." – Reedsy Discovery

"An emotional rollercoaster…captures the messy, complex nature of human imperfection." – Literary Titan

"A gritty, character-led novel…Highly recommended!" – The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Great up and coming author

Farnworth does an awesome job developing characters and adding detail that paints a good picture of the story. I enjoyed the book and looking forward to his next novel