The Radleys

“A sharp, bloody tale of abstinence and indulgence (and trying not to eat the neighbors).” —Steven Hall, author of "The Raw Shark Texts"

“Matt Haig writes a wickedly clever and completely addictive vampire novel, delicious from beginning to end. Teens and adults alike will be absolute gluttons for "The Radleys".” — Lisa McMann, author of the "New York Times" bestselling "Wake" trilogy.

"Funny, scary and wickedly familiar...Reading "The Radleys" proved an unpredictable experience, its themes crafted through a pleasurable switch of tones. On the one hand it’s a parochial comedy of manners in a...suburban setting, but it quickly gathers poison and then effortlessly enters the supernatural without ever betraying its worldly concerns.” — Alfonso CuarÓn, director of "Y Tu MamÁ TambiÉn", "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and "Children of Men"

"“The Radleys" is, first and foremost, the remarkable story of a family, born of denial and deceit, learning to tell the truth. That the family in question happens to be Undead is secondary, because in Matt Haig’s masterly hands vampirism is much more than blood lust. It is a yearning for love, truth, passion, and authentic connection.” "—Allison Burnett, author of Undiscovered Gyrl"

"Delightfully eccentric ccomedy about a family of sburban undead...a strangely moving portrait of a marriage in which both partners are compelled to deny their own instincts and longings." —"Financial Times"
"Witty and humane...Haig writes in addictive, bitesize chapters that pump the action along. He has fun with all the Vampyre lore...while keeping his characters convincing, original and likeable." —"Daily Mail"
"""Haig has managed to coax something delightfully new and, unusually, rather English from a saturated genre...nifty revelations...it becomes an enjoyably twisty and self-aware tale. Haig combines strong dialogue with a healthy sense of self-parody in a novel that should appeal to all vampire fans, whatever their age."—"Metro" (4 star review)
“You know when you read a book that is so insanely good you just do not want it to end?” —"Empire of Books"
"“The Radleys"…switches deftly between a classic "Carrie"-style narrative of teen difference, in which the kids are teased for their outsiderness, and a parental tale of mid-life crisis.” —"The Herald"
"A dark domestic drama about a loving but dysfunctional family that just happens to be vampires, though delicious moments of gore maintain its horror connection. Excerpts from The Abstainer's Handbook...cleverly mimic self-help manuals, and Haig's sly digs at suburbia's forced banality and conformity are on target...A white -picket-fence-style happy ending caps off this unusual blended story." —"Booklist"
""The Radleys "is effortlessly sleek and witty." --"Entertainment Weekly"

"Haig's contribution is freshly weird and ultimately thirst-quenching for fans of the genre." --"USA Today"

"Matt Haig's novel is not only head and shoulders above "Twilight" and all those other wimpy vampire romances, but, as an explorer of contemporary mores, Haig is more enjoyable company than writers with more 'literary' pedigrees." --"Newsday"
"As befits a vampire story, the wit tends to be sharp....Haig does justice to the effect of...betrayal on the souls of his characters--the startling pleasure and the lasting woe--proving himself a novelist of considerable seriousness and talent." --"The New York Times Book Review"
"This witty vampire novel from British author Haig provides what jaded fans of the "Twilight" series need, not "True Blood" exactly, but some fresh blood in the form of a true blue family." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Very original spin on the myth...The bite-size chapters guide the reader from one viewpoint to another....Haig's depiction of teen politics is spot on....insightful, frightening and uplifting....Uncle Will [is] a splendidly evil yet believable character...Haig pays just about enough respect to the conventions of the genre that the average vampire fan should find lots to enjoy, but it's the blackly comic dissection of the family that makes this book stand out." --"The Guardian"
"The genius of novelist Matt Haig's book is that the vampirism takes a back seat--a wet, bloody back seat, but still--to the blackly comic family turmoil that's at the center of the story....Take that, you "Twilight" mob. The trains of vampire lit and actual lit just met, in a glorious burst of sharp red." --"The Dallas Morning News"

"Haig classifies his books as black comedies, and "The Radleys" certainly fits that description.... [It's] laced with lethal doses of humor." --"Pittsburgh Tribune-Review"
"Dark humor pervades Haig's entertaining vampire family soap opera...a refreshing take on an oversaturated genre." --"Library Journal"
"Terrific, droll, and touching." --"Parade"