The House In The Cerulean Sea

Linus Baker is sent to assess a magical orphanage, filled with dangerous children. They could bring about the end of everything - or be the family he'd always wanted.

‘I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect’

– V. E. Schwab, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

A cosy, enchanting story about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an uplifting, heart-warming queer fantasy from TJ Klune, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author.

***This edition includes a beautiful sprayed edge, perfect for fans and collectors***

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, he’s 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 these children 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 . . .

Continue the adventure with the second instalment in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

‘A modern fairy tale . . . It’s a beautiful book’ – Charlaine Harris, number one New York Times bestselling author

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‘I was completely captivated’ – Goodreads review

‘A tale as beautiful as this one should be compulsory reading’ – Amazon review

‘This quirky fantasy will sweep you away’ – The New York Times

'A witty, wholesome fantasy that’s likely to cause heart-swelling' - The Washington Post

'This tale of found family is hopeful to its core. Readers will revel in Klune’s wit and ingenuity' - Publishers Weekly

'Lambda Literary Award-winning author Klune (The Art of Breathing, 2019) has a knack for creating endearing characters, and readers will grow to love Arthur and the orphans alongside Linus' - Kirkus Reviews

'Quite possibly the greatest feel-good story ever to involve the Antichrist . . . a burst of humour and hope' - Shelf Awareness

'A beautiful little gem of both irony and, yes, kindness' - Fantasy & Science Fiction

'A delightful tale about chosen families, and how to celebrate differences' - Library Journal

'If ever there was an author to watch out for, [Klune] is definitely that author' - Culturess Daily

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:T. J. Clune - Т. Дж. Клюн

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Language:English

Publication Date:2025

Number of pages:416 pst

Format:Paperback

Width:133 mm / 5,2'

Height:197 mm / 7,8'

Weight:274 g

ISBN:9781035087518