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 …

When naïve new student Emma Curran falls for the Turnbull Club’s leader, the glamorous Jasper Balfour, she enjoys parties and strange rituals – until one night, the Turnbulls propose a dark little game: a fox hunt. The women run. The men chase. And Emma is their mark.

Emma is ripped from her mortal life and transformed into an immortal fox maiden in thrall to the magical Night City. Now she must harness all her ferocity and cunning if she wants claw back her mortal life and topple the Turnbull Club. And as the Night City loses control and bargains go unpaid, Emma must choose between seeking revenge … and saving herself.

Reviews

"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

About the author

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.