This is a story about a girl.

And a boy.

And about what happens to us when we die…

The Lovely Dark is the new book for readers aged 9+ by Matthew Fox, author of The Sky Over Rebecca, winner of the Bath Children’s Novel Award.

It’s available in paperback & other formats in the UK. You can listen to it for free on Spotify Premium.

Praise for The Lovely Dark:

★★★★★ "A book to teach children about death, and move adults to tears. Fox is a beguiling writer, whose prose cocoons us through the unusual adventures that follow. It is only at the end that the true hero of this deeply affecting story emerges." - Emily Bearn, The Telegraph

"A triumph of a MG novel, exploring death and friendship and hope and perseverance. ... This novel broke me apart and put me back together (thank goodness!). It’s an absolute must read for all ages and I’m already recommending it to friends." - Alison Weatherby, author of The Secrets Act

"Wow. Just wow. If you love atmospheric, mysterious middle grade with a magical edge, poetic writing, and a nod to Greek myth, you have to read this." - Claire Fayers, author of Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths & Legends

"A beautiful, reassuring, exciting, middle grade story of what might happen to us after we die. While it doesn't shy away from the pain of grief, The Lovely Dark isn’t nearly as dark as it is lovely." - Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the Line

Praise for The Sky Over Rebecca:

"An uplifting story of compassion and courage" - Emma Lee-Porter, Daily Mirror

"This assured debut had me gripped - a highly atmospheric timeslip adventure with resonant themes of loneliness and courage" - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

"A compelling debut." - Emily Bearn, The Telegraph

“This is such a beautiful book... gripping and beguiling.” - Michael Mann, author of Ghostcloud

"I didn't want it to end. A beautifully-told story - I loved the mystery and the snowy setting." - Claire Fayers, author of The Accidental Pirates