Another entrancing novel full of mystery and spellbinding nature, from bestselling, award-winning author Philip Reeve. As the deep magic of the woods stirs and awakens, so your heart will be stirred by this breathtaking, powerful story.

Utterly Dark has a special connection to the sea. But it is tested more than ever before, this autumn on the island of Summertide. Accompanying her uncle as he explores mysterious Summertide, Utterly is witness to strange happenings in the woods. Deep, old magic abounds, and threatens to steal those she loves most. Utterly must face truths about what lies beneath the land, and in her own past, if she is to save anyone. And she must make a sacrifice to the sea . . . An enchanting story of nature, magic and friendship, from the renowned author of Mortal Engines.

"Magnificent . . . This is magical storytelling" - Jenny McLachlan, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep

"Absolutely extraordinary writing, like Charles Dickens writing Ursula K Le Guin . . . I can't think of anyone who does worldbuilding the way Philip Reeve does" - Ross Montgomery, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep

"An absorbing, brilliant book. A glorious read. I loved my journey to Wildsea" - Lisa Thompson, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep

"A gutsy and gusty story of powerful old magic" - LoveReading, praise for Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep