All the Dead Lie Down

Kyrie McCauley spent her childhood climbing trees in dresses and reading books during class. She is the recipient of the 2021 William C. Morris Award.Kyrie holds a Master of Science in Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, and has worked in advocacy and development for non-profit organizations. She lives near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her family, three cats, and a dog that eats books and is never sorry.All the Dead Lie Down is McCauley’s debut title with Magpie Books.You can find her on Instagram and Twitter @kyriemccauley

Praise for If These Wings Could Fly ‘Lyrical, authentic, intimate first-person narration … strong writing that features some dreamily lovely turns of phrase… a powerful, thoughtful, and ultimately hopeful debut.’ Kirkus Reviews‘Poignant and powerful, this novel uses magical realism to examine choice in a difficult world.’ Booklist‘McCauley makes a moving debut with this hard-hitting novel.’ Publishers Weekly‘A hauntingly intense tale thrumming with hope! A stunning, powerful debut.’ Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Grown and White Smoke‘Heartbreaking, important, and layered with so much hope, this book breathes magic into every chapter.’ Akemi Dawn Bowman, Morris Award Finalist, and the author of Starfish‘A beautiful, powerful, and emotional story that tugs at your heartstrings as it empathetically and honestly steers you through the pain of domestic violence.’ Farrah Penn, author of Twelve Steps to Normal’If These Wings Could Fly is a tense and emotional story that will in turns break your heart, make you swoon, and leave you feeling hopeful.’ Elizabeth Fulberg, author of Past Perfect Life‘A careful, sharp exploration of rage, love, and what it means to balance on the knife edge between them.’ Rebecca Barrow, author of This Is What It Feels Like‘A deep dive to illustrate the quiet strength of those in the darkest situations, If These Wings Could Fly is atmospheric, brilliantly drawn, and ultimately hopeful.’ Mindy McGinnis, author of The Female of the Species Heroine ‘Macabre yet somehow cozy, All the Dead Lie Down is perfect for readers who enjoy charmingly disturbing children and grand old houses full of secrets. A great book to curl up with on a dark night.’ Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns