A beautifully atmospheric exploration of the natural world after dark

In Night Life, award-winning nature writer John Lewis-Stempel turns his attention to the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife in Britain, revealing how the landscape transforms once the sun goes down. While we humans stumble through the dark, the creatures of the night, foxes, owls, moths, deer and countless others, move with ease and purpose, perfectly adapted to their ink-black realm.

Guided only by the stars and accompanied by his loyal dog, Lewis-Stempel travels through fields, woods and wild places to discover how night-time wildlife behaves, how darkness heightens our own senses, and what we might learn from the animals who thrive beyond the reach of daylight.

Lyrical, observant and deeply rooted in place, Night Life is a captivating work of British nature writing, offering readers a rare glimpse into the richness of the natural world after dusk. A perfect choice for anyone drawn to wildlife, the rhythms of the countryside, or immersive journeys through the wild.