The Fox Hunt

Welcome to the University, where an ancient magic secures the right of elite society the Turnbull Club to rule – in exchange for a sacrifice to the hidden, magical world of the Night City …

"Smart, propulsive, and multi-layered, this deftly crafted fantasy thriller immerses readers in a narrative that recalls the wonder—and horror—of Grimms’ fairy tales in a darkly elegant academic setting … An absorbing novel that weaves an unforgettable tale of magic and subversion.” — Kirkus starred review

"Elegant, atmospheric, and immensely satisfying. The dark academia debut of 2026”— Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

“ The Fox Hunt feels like running full-tilt through a nighttime forest. It winningly combines the darkness of old fairy tales with the glittering pleasures of secret societies, and is full of delights both anticipated and subversive. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”― Emma Törzs, author of Ink Blood Sister Scribe

"Bury me with this book. Caitlin Breeze's The Fox Hunt is a stunning debut that left me enthralled and reeling. Breeze's grasp of prose and atmosphere is unparalleled."― Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance

"Unsettling and lovely, fierce and strange, The Fox Hunt is a tale of transformation, power, and the secret worlds that lurk just out of sight of our own. A magical debut."― H.G. Parry, author of The Magician’s Daughter

Caitlin lives in London, in a tiny house full of books. After a BA in Classics & Modern Languages from the University of Cambridge – and a Creative MA from Falmouth University in Cornwall, her favourite corner of the world – she currently works as a creative director. The Fox Hunt is her first novel, and was shortlisted for the Cheshire Novel Prize.