Give Me Til Midnight

Oran Doyle's original writing background is in screenwriting. His short scripts won funding in script competitions from the Irish national broadcaster RTE, and he received feature script development funding from the Irish Film Board. He has worked with young people overseas and inIreland as a social worker. He lives in Dublin.

'Compelling. An absolutely terrific first novel from a writer we hope to see more of.'The Irish TimesIn the course of one remarkable expansive day, Doyle conjures cinematic views of the capital, a cameo of Taylor Swift, the brilliantly believable character of Harmie, and a compelling love story between two seemingly incompatible characters, both lost in their own way.The Irish Examiner'Original, clever, and such a fun and heartwarming read-loved it!' Kelly McCaughrain, author of Little Bang'A tender, time-twisting love story that captures the restless ache of being young. Wistful, moving, and clever.'Louise O'Neill, author of Only Ever Yours'Razor sharp and achingly beautiful, it perfectly captures an authentic teenage experience within a bizarre time-loop mystery. An unforgettable read, I loved it'Lucas Maxwell, author of A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once'A beautiful debut, encouraging us to hold our doubt lightly, and dare to dream.'Shirley-Anne McMillan, author of Grapefruit Moon 'A heartwarming story about love, family and friendship with a unique, exciting view of Dublin. In this book, Dublin is a city full of possibilities. Every day if full of possibilities. Even the same day, over and over. The question is what we do with the time we are given because each day is a gift. The characters are raw and vulnerable with each other, sharing the messy realities of what it is to be sixteen years old and alone.There are no neat conclusions at the end of this book, instead we are left with the uncertainty of tomorrow that is present all the time. A fitting conclusion for this poignant, emotional yet, at the same time, extremely hilarious read.'INIS, Children's Books Ireland'A mystery and a romance. But mostly, a wise and moving story with the timeless message that every day is a gift.'Jenny Downham, author of Furious Thing