Children of the Sun

A cult novel with a difference … An intriguing mystery with a wholly unexpected ending, and a moving exploration of loss, trauma, belief and unintended consequences. – Guardian
Lewis does an excellent job of ratcheting up the tension: her portrayal of the cult gradually evolves from comic to sinister. – Daily Telegraph
Compelling and chilling – Pick of the Week * Sun *
If you loved Stranger Things, read: Children of the Sun * Stylist *
Gripping * Heat *
One of the hottest holiday reads for cool seasonal nights * Belfast Telegraph *
Dazzling * Crime Monthly *
Dazzling, chilling, moving and original. CHILDREN OF THE SUN defies genre in a way that is both fresh, and now to be expected from the brilliant Beth Lewis. I loved it – Chris Whitaker
Beth Lewis excels at turning her characters’ best intentions into a destructive force that ultimately threatens their very lives. Vividly painted and laced with Americana, this haunting, unpredictable story leaves the reader racing through the pages to find the truth. A riveting, eerie and impossibly captivating novel – Inga Vesper
A captivating depiction of love and loss and the lengths we will go to start again – Sophie Ward
A beautifully crafted mystery that asks if we ever truly get a second chance, CHILDREN OF THE SUN plays brilliantly with the reader’s assumptions, building in atmosphere and emotion towards an ending that changes everything – Catriona Silvey
Children of the Sun is that rare thing - an utterly propulsive, heart-pounding, pacy narrative, with the kind of depth and resonance that makes it linger in the mind long after you’ve finished reading … A beautifully wrought and haunting tale. – Cailean Steed
A really original and captivating book, with atmospheric writing that immediately drew me in. Full of mystery and tension, with clever twists and reveals, all building to a surprising yet satisfying ending – Philippa East
A brilliant, clever and addictive story with characters you really root for. I couldn’t put it down. – Carly Reagon
Beautifully written, unique, and utterly unforgettable – Louise Beech
A literary thriller with a speculative twist, complex and finely crafted * Image Magazine *
Clever and chilling. Engaging characters and setting. And a scary cult. What more could you ask for? – Michael J Malone

Beth Lewis was raised in the wilds of Cornwall and split her childhood between books and the beach. She has travelled extensively throughout the world and has had close encounters with black bears, killer whales, and Great White sharks. She has been, at turns, a bank cashier, fire performer, juggler, and is currently the Publishing Manager at Rebellion. She lives in Oxford with her wife and daughter.

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