The Midnight Train: A Novel (Pre-order May 26, 2026)

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig Pre-Order now. On sale May 26, 2026.

From the bestselling author of The Midnight Library, comes a luminous new novel about love, regret, and second chances.

When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?

No one can change the past—but the Midnight Train can take you there.

For Wilbur, the moments that matter most are clear: his honeymoon in Venice with Maggie, the love of his life. Before everything went wrong. Before he gave it all away.

When Wilbur is offered the chance to revisit the defining moments of his life, he is forced to confront who he was, who he became, and the choices that led him here. To relive the past is to risk unraveling the present—and everything he still holds dear.

Blending magic, time travel, and profound emotional insight, The Midnight Train is a sweeping love story and philosophical exploration of regret, identity, and the possibility of living differently. Set in the beloved world of The Midnight Library, this novel is a heartfelt reminder that our lives are shaped not just by the moments we wish we could change, but by the courage it takes to move forward.