James Norton Narrates Matt Haig's "The Midnight Train" Audiobook

Actor James Norton narrates "The Midnight Train," the latest audiobook by author Matt Haig, which debuted this week. The story centers on Wilbur Budd, an octogenarian former business magnate who experiences a heart attack and dies. Following his death, Wilbur finds himself on a train platform where he meets Agnes, the ghost of a bookseller from his childhood.

Agnes guides Wilbur on a journey through his past, revisiting significant moments in his life. These include the premature death of his brother and his honeymoon in Venice with his ex-wife, Maggie. Agnes explains that this is the process of death, where one's life flashes before their eyes, occurring both rapidly and slowly, mirroring the experience of life itself.

The audiobook, based on Matt Haig's novel, is described as a "cosy, feelgood journey." Haig is also known for his book "Reasons to Stay Alive." The narrative begins with Wilbur receiving a call from his estranged ex-wife, Maggie, shortly before his fatal heart attack.