The Last Death Poet

'A refreshing new voice in YA' Patrick Ness

Stephen Daly

• Publisher: Rock the Boat
• eBook ISBN:
  9781836431367
• Year: 2026

A propulsive and gripping LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel set in Belfast with a paranormal twist, perfect for fans of Aiden Thomas and Caroline O'Donoghue

'Heartfelt, tender and quietly beautiful.' Simon James Green

'A completely original, fiercely witty and genuinely chilling debut.' Piers Torday

'Propulsive and addictive.' Margaret McDonald

'I know about the visions. I have your camera. Call me. Please.'

When Michael is uprooted to Belfast, he isn’t just hoping for a fresh start. He’s determined to discover the truth about his dad’s mysterious absence. But from the moment he arrives, he’s plagued with visions of the city’s troubled past.

Michael begins settling into his new life and even meets a boy who helps erase the painful memories of his ex. But as the visions grow stronger and more intense, the only person he can really confide in is his new friend Meg.

As Meg delves into the supernatural source of the visions, Michael begins to question whether events of the past are linked to his dad’s disappearance.

Can he use his powers to find his dad before he’s gone forever?

'Big-hearted, clear-eyed and deeply touching. You’ll fall in love with The Last Death Poet.' Patrick Ness

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Dedication Page
• Author’s Note
• Chapter One
• Chapter Two
• Chapter Three
• Chapter Four
• Chapter Five
• Chapter Six
• Chapter Seven
• Chapter Eight
• Chapter Nine
• Chapter Ten
• Chapter Eleven
• Chapter Twelve
• Chapter Thirteen
• Chapter Fourteen
• Chapter Fifteen
• Chapter Sixteen
• Chapter Seventeen
• Chapter Eighteen
• Chapter Nineteen
• Chapter Twenty
• Chapter Twenty-One
• Chapter Twenty-Two
• Chapter Twenty-Three
• Chapter Twenty-Four
• Chapter Twenty-Five
• Chapter Twenty-Six
• Chapter Twenty-Seven
• Chapter Twenty-Eight
• Chapter Twenty-Nine
• Chapter Thirty
• Epilogue
• Acknowledgements
• Copyright Page