by Matt Haig
Published 2026
When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most?For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away. Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed...An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.
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British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“This voice perfectly embodies a calm, warm, and kind British presence, ideal for guiding listeners with gentle wonder through a reflective story.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Offering a smooth, deep, and relaxed British tone, this voice provides the measured pacing and comforting presence crucial for a narrative of love and regret.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“With a clear, warm, and calm British delivery, Chris Atlas brings an adaptable and engaging quality that suits the reflective nature of the story.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“Dave Edge provides a professional and rich British voice with educated received pronunciation, lending a serious yet approachable texture to the narrative.”
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“Jim's warm British baritone offers a trustworthy and persuasive quality, fitting for a narrator who needs to convey both calm and a touch of gentle wonder.”
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An older man filled with regret and longing, reliving his past. His voice should convey a journey from sorrow to a renewed sense of purpose.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
“Reuven's natural, wise, and thoughtful American baritone is excellent for Wilbur, conveying deep regret and a journey towards renewed purpose with its measured timbre.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“This voice, low and trustworthy, provides the melancholy yet hopeful tone needed for an older man reliving his past, with a calming effect on intense subjects.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
“Jake delivers a deep, smooth, and dramatic American voice, suitable for Wilbur's emotional journey from sorrow to a renewed sense of purpose, emphasizing his serious reflections.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Adam's deep, monotone American voice adds gravitas and an immersive quality, perfect for Wilbur's reflective moments and slow, deliberate speech.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“David's deep, authoritative, and crisp American voice can portray Wilbur's underlying strength and eventual hope, even through his initial melancholy.”
The vibrant love of Wilbur's life, primarily appearing in flashbacks. Her voice should be warm, loving, and perhaps a touch playful.
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Entertainment · Low · Educational · +56 more
“Max, a middle-aged female voice, offers a versatile and bright tone that can capture Maggie's vibrant, warm, and playful nature in flashbacks, despite the slight age difference.”
Male · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +57 more
“This actor's TTS provides a neutral female voice that can be adapted to Maggie's youthful energy and warm, conversational style, allowing for a bright and expressive portrayal.”