The Midnight Train

by Matt Haig · 2026

The Midnight Train is a magical, time-traveling love story set in the same universe as The Midnight Library. The narrative follows Wilbur Budd, an 81-year-old widower who, after dying, finds himself on a mysterious train. This train allows him to revisit the most significant moments of his life, specifically his time with his late wife, Maggie, during their honeymoon in Venice. As he observes his past, Wilbur grapples with the desire to change his choices and the potential consequences of interfering with his own history. It is a life-affirming exploration of regret, memory, and the possibility of a second chance.