Upcoming Live Events With Michelle
Incredible… Inspiring… In Person!
Hay Festival Book Club – Dark Matter
Michelle in conversation with Danny Robins - this is a FREE online event!
Timeless titles to offer you a break from the day to day. Can't decide what to read next? Follow your curiosity and join Hay Festival on a journey to imagine the world anew through great literature. Unconstrained by genre or form these are our monthly picks of great books worth reading (or re-reading) right now.
Register to watch free online
Tuesday 14 October, 7–8pm BST
Wimbledon Book Festival
Michelle will discuss her incredible career, from finding inspiration for Wolf Brother on Wimbledon Common to her latest novel Rainforest, which weaves Mayan culture with themes of obsession, gender and rebirth.
The Witching Hour with Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Shepherd-Robinson – Waterstones Canterbury
Join Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Sheperd-Robinson as they discuss their stories in a brand new collection of ghostly tales called The Witching Hour.
Yeovil Literary Festival
An experience like no other. From a writer like no other...
Successfully published as an adult author, the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness (“Wolf Brother”) were her first books for younger readers, followed by her brilliant 5-part series set in the bronze age, Gods and Warriors. On the adult side, her first ghost story, Dark Matter, was a UK bestseller and won massive praise from reviewers and readers alike, as did her second ghost story, Thin Air.
Toppings Bookshop, Ely
It’s nearly Halloween! Where better to get in the Gothic mood than with Michelle’s spine-chilling world of the supernatural? Come along if you’re in the Ely area (book your place first) and enjoy a thrilling evening of shadows!
Venue: St Peter's Church
Broad Street,
Ely
Cambridgeshire CB7 4BB
Doors Open 6.40pm Start Time 7pm
Shadows and Spirits: Writing the Unseen
Step into the shadows with three masters of modern Gothic and supernatural fiction - Michelle, Syd Moore and CJ Cooke - as they explore why dark stories continue to captivate us. From haunted coastlines to Arctic wastelands, and from age-old folklore to the secrets of the human psyche, these acclaimed authors weave tales that blur the boundaries between the real and the uncanny. In this compelling conversation, they’ll discuss the enduring appeal of the Gothic, the influence of myth and landscape, and why stories of ghosts, spirits, and things unseen still resonate in today’s world. Expect insights, chills, and a celebration of fiction that thrives in the shadows. Tickets are limited so get them while you can!
Goldsboro Books
23-27 Cecil Court
London WC2N 4EZ
Time: 6.30pm (doors from 6pm)
Women in Horror Weekend
Come and celebrate Women in Horror Weekend with Waterstones Nottingham! Including author talks from the some of the best women writers in horror, a classic film screening and spooky goody bags and workshops from Lush Nottingham! Michelle will be in conversation with Julia Armfield on Saturday from 5;15pm onwards... See you there!
Waterstones Nottingham
1/5 Bridlesmith Gate
Nottingham NG1 2GR
Te. 0115 9470069
WINTER HAUNTS 2025
Online event! Ghost story, gothic and supernatural fiction day 10:30am - 6:30pm GMT... Michelle with Lucy Rose, Jess Kidd, Emilia Hart, CJ Cooke, Hollie Starling, Emma Glass. Connect with fellow fans of the strange, the eerie, and the otherworldly!
Oxford Literary Festival 2026
The Oxford Literary Festival takes place in venues across central Oxford, such as Blackwell's bookshop, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Weston Library, and Oxford colleges such as Christ Church and Worcester College. The festival includes international authors, journalists, intellectuals, historians, and poets.
"Paver’s storytelling is irresistible"
The Times
"Paver’s storytelling is irresistible"
The Times
"Paver’s storytelling is irresistible"
The Times
Read Michelle’s answers to those questions here —
and click below to ask yours.
(1,357 total so far)
One thousand three hundred and fifty-seven
readers have asked Michelle a question!
RAINFOREST
RAINFOREST
“If you liked DARK MATTER and THIN AIR – then you’ll know that I love telling supernatural stories set in the wildest and most remote places on earth. With my next book, RAINFOREST, I want to take you into the dark, unforgiving heart of the jungle…”
The Greatest Books Come From Indie Booksellers…
The personally-signed edition of RAINFOREST is only available from independent booksellers!
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THE WITCHING HOUR
THE WITCHING HOUR
An Anthology Of The Gothic & The Ghostly, Featuring A New Short Story By Michelle
“I'm honoured to be the thirteenth contributor to THE WITCHING HOUR, with an original ghost story of my own!”
I’ve just signed 400 copies of THE WITCHING HOUR: Ghostly Tales for the Darkest Nights—and they’re a collector’s dream.
UK First Edition • Numbered • Embossed • Signed by 4 authors • Exclusive to Goldsboro Books
A book to give, to treasure, and one to chill your blood this autumn… 👻📖
DARK MATTER
DARK MATTER
DARK MATTER
A Ghost Story
“Dark Matter is terrifying. The only novel to really get under my skin and infiltrate my nightmares.”
Juno Dawson, The Guardian
“Dark Matter is brilliant! Imagine Jack London meets Stephen King. The novel virtually defines a new genre: literary creepy. I loved it!”
Jeffery Deaver
“The ultimate test of a good ghost story is, surely, whether you feel panicked reading it in bed at midnight. Two-thirds through, I found myself suddenly afraid to look out of the windows, so I’ll call it a success!”
Emma John, The Observer
“I will fight a million battles to prove that this is one of the best audio books out there… an excellent book made completely gripping and unable-to-stop-listening-able by (Jeremy) Northam, whose narration made me literally gasp out loud on a bus during a particularly frightening passage. All I can say is, prepare to be utterly terrified.”
Rachel Mackie, The Scotsman
“Paver has created a tale of terror and beauty and wonder. Mission accomplished: at last, a story that makes you check you’ve locked all the doors, and leaves you very thankful indeed for the electric light. In a world of CGI-induced chills, a good old-fashioned ghost story can still clutch at the heart!”
Suzi Feay, The Financial Times
WAKENHYRST
WAKENHYRST
WAKENHYRST
Something Evil Has Awakened
In Edwardian Suffolk, a manor house stands alone in a lost corner of the Fens: a glinting wilderness of water whose whispering reeds guard ancient secrets. Maud is a lonely child growing up without a mother, ruled by her repressive father.
When he finds a painted medieval devil in a graveyard, unhallowed forces are awakened.
Maud’s battle has begun.
She must survive a world haunted by witchcraft, the age-old legends of her beloved fen – and the even more nightmarish demons of her father’s past.
Spanning five centuries, WAKENHYRST is a darkly Gothic thriller about murderous obsession and one girl’s longing to fly free.
The Observer
“Months after reading it, I remain obsessed with Michelle Paver’s Wakenhyrst… Spooky, twisted and unforgettable” – The Observer, Best Thrillers of the Year
The Observer
“What a story it is… Wakenhyrst is brilliant, spanning Fen devils, mystics and the lot of women in Edwardian England” – The Observer
London Evening Standard
“It’s a ghost story to put beside the classics of an earlier era…compelling” – London Evening Standard
The Big Issue
“Paver is one of Britain’s modern greats. This sinister, gothic chiller shows why.” – The Big Issue
The Scotsman
“Michelle Paver surely has another hit on her hands” The Scotsman
Good Housekeeping
“A gripping ghost story… This is a brilliantly atmospheric read (be warned: it’s also terrifying!) with a brave, forward-thinking heroine I loved.” Good Housekeeping
The Times
“Irresistible storytelling… her finest novel yet” – The Times
WOLF BROTHER
WOLF BROTHER
WOLF BROTHER
A Boy. A Wolf. A Legend For All Time.
“Like other great children’s books which also entrance adults, Wolf Brother conjures up an utterly believable, yet original world where the story grips you to the very last page.”
Sir Ian McKellen : Narrator of all nine audiobooks in the series
Read Michelle’s answers to those questions here —
and click below to ask yours.
(1,357 total so far)
One thousand three hundred and fifty-seven
readers have asked Michelle a question!
WOLF BROTHER OMNIBUS
Special Anniversary Edition of Viper’s Daughter, Skin Taker & Wolfbane Out Now
“Michelle Paver does for the Stone Age what Hilary Mantel does for the Tudors”
"The kind of story you dream of reading and all too rarely find"
Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize
EXPLORE THE WORLDS OF MICHELLE PAVER
The Witching Hour
Rainforest
Wolfbane
Wakenhyrst
Thin Air
Skin Taker
Warrior Bronze
Upcoming Live Events With Michelle
Incredible… Inspiring… In Person!
Hay Festival Book Club – Dark Matter
Michelle in conversation with Danny Robins - this is a FREE online event!
Timeless titles to offer you a break from the day to day. Can't decide what to read next? Follow your curiosity and join Hay Festival on a journey to imagine the world anew through great literature. Unconstrained by genre or form these are our monthly picks of great books worth reading (or re-reading) right now.
Register to watch free online
Tuesday 14 October, 7–8pm BST
Wimbledon Book Festival
Michelle will discuss her incredible career, from finding inspiration for Wolf Brother on Wimbledon Common to her latest novel Rainforest, which weaves Mayan culture with themes of obsession, gender and rebirth.
The Witching Hour with Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Shepherd-Robinson – Waterstones Canterbury
Join Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Sheperd-Robinson as they discuss their stories in a brand new collection of ghostly tales called The Witching Hour.
Yeovil Literary Festival
An experience like no other. From a writer like no other...
Successfully published as an adult author, the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness (“Wolf Brother”) were her first books for younger readers, followed by her brilliant 5-part series set in the bronze age, Gods and Warriors. On the adult side, her first ghost story, Dark Matter, was a UK bestseller and won massive praise from reviewers and readers alike, as did her second ghost story, Thin Air.
Toppings Bookshop, Ely
It’s nearly Halloween! Where better to get in the Gothic mood than with Michelle’s spine-chilling world of the supernatural? Come along if you’re in the Ely area (book your place first) and enjoy a thrilling evening of shadows!
Venue: St Peter's Church
Broad Street,
Ely
Cambridgeshire CB7 4BB
Doors Open 6.40pm Start Time 7pm
Shadows and Spirits: Writing the Unseen
Step into the shadows with three masters of modern Gothic and supernatural fiction - Michelle, Syd Moore and CJ Cooke - as they explore why dark stories continue to captivate us. From haunted coastlines to Arctic wastelands, and from age-old folklore to the secrets of the human psyche, these acclaimed authors weave tales that blur the boundaries between the real and the uncanny. In this compelling conversation, they’ll discuss the enduring appeal of the Gothic, the influence of myth and landscape, and why stories of ghosts, spirits, and things unseen still resonate in today’s world. Expect insights, chills, and a celebration of fiction that thrives in the shadows. Tickets are limited so get them while you can!
Goldsboro Books
23-27 Cecil Court
London WC2N 4EZ
Time: 6.30pm (doors from 6pm)
Women in Horror Weekend
Come and celebrate Women in Horror Weekend with Waterstones Nottingham! Including author talks from the some of the best women writers in horror, a classic film screening and spooky goody bags and workshops from Lush Nottingham! Michelle will be in conversation with Julia Armfield on Saturday from 5;15pm onwards... See you there!
Waterstones Nottingham
1/5 Bridlesmith Gate
Nottingham NG1 2GR
Te. 0115 9470069
WINTER HAUNTS 2025
Online event! Ghost story, gothic and supernatural fiction day 10:30am - 6:30pm GMT... Michelle with Lucy Rose, Jess Kidd, Emilia Hart, CJ Cooke, Hollie Starling, Emma Glass. Connect with fellow fans of the strange, the eerie, and the otherworldly!
Oxford Literary Festival 2026
The Oxford Literary Festival takes place in venues across central Oxford, such as Blackwell's bookshop, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Weston Library, and Oxford colleges such as Christ Church and Worcester College. The festival includes international authors, journalists, intellectuals, historians, and poets.