The House in the Cerulean Sea
TJ Klune

1st paperback ed

Paperback (16 Sep 2021)


Publishers Synopsis

An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family could be yours.

I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect - V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

He expected nothing. But they gave him everything . . .

Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, hes spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages.

Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside - including the Antichrist.

At the orphanage, Linus must somehow determine if they could bring about the end of days. But their guardian, the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. And, as Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose: his duty, or his dreams . . .

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is an uplifting, heart-warming fantasy tale thats become a New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller.

Likely to cause heart-swelling - Washington Post

A modern fairy tale . . . Its a beautiful book - Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of Dead Until Dark

Touching, tender and truly delightful - Gail Carriger, author of Soulless


Book information

ISBN: 9781529087949
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Imprint: Tor
Pub date: 16 Sep 2021
Edition: 1st paperback ed
DEWEY: 813.6
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Sales rank: 2229
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 284g
Height: 131mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 28mm