«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

«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

«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

«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

«Gripping»

Heat

«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

«Dazzling»

Crime Monthly

«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

«One of the hottest holiday reads for cool seasonal nights»

Belfast Telegraph