New book celebrating the life of Lyra McKee

‘Lyra McKee: Lost, Found, Remembered’ will be published just weeks before the first anniversary of her death.

The promising journalist was just 29-years-old when she was shot dead in Derry as she observed rioting in Creggan.

Articles that she penned have since been read and loved by thousands of people worldwide.

Her writing had earned her a reputation as one of the most courageous journalists of her generation; one who sought the truth not simply by asking difficult questions, but by always listening to the answers.

The memorial collection has been compiled by those who knew her best, anthologising pieces that celebrate McKee’s life, talent and creative legacy.

It showcases the range of her roving intelligence by bringing together unpublished material, including excerpts from her work in progress, a book of investigative journalism entitled ‘The Lost Boys’, alongside her journalism work, such as ‘A letter to my 14-year-old self’ and ‘Suicide of the Ceasefire babies’.

Lyra McKee won the Sky News Young Journalists award in 2006 and became an investigative reporter, writing for numerous newspapers, magazines and websites.

She was featured as one of the Forbes 30 under 30 and a rising literary star by the Irish Times.

Originally from Belfast, she moved to Derry after meeting partner Sara Canning.

At the time of her death, she was working on a piece of investigative journalism entitled ‘The Lost Boys’ which is not yet ready for publication.

The work remains under review by publishers Faber & Faber and those closest to her.

Lyra McKee: Lost, Found, Remembered will be released on April 2, priced £12.99 hardback and £7.99 ebook.