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The House in the Cerulean Sea

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
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A cosy, enchanting story about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place – and realizing that family could be yours. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an uplifting, heart-warming fantasy from TJ Klune.

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 . . .

A New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller.

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

©2021 TJ Klune (P)2021 Macmillan Audio Action & Adventure Fantasy Feel-Good Heartfelt Fiction Magic

Critic Reviews

‘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

‘Likely to cause heart-swelling’ – Washington Post

‘A modern fairy tale . . . It’s a beautiful book’ – Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of Dead Until Dark

‘Touching, tender and truly delightful’ – Gail Carriger, author of Soulless
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I absolutely loved this story! 5 star read and 5 stars to Daniel... SUPERB narration. Will definitely listen to this again. Thank TJ KLUNE!!!!!!

The narrator and the kids, the story!

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beautifully performed, heart-warming story of finding a place to call home. highly recommended for children and adults alike!

adoreable, wholesome and funny

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Loved the characters so much I miss them and loved the character growth and representation of government

Loved it

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This is a superbly narrated story of love, family and finding your place. So heartwarming.

Beautiful

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A beautiful story about finding real life and accepting the beautiful gifts in all people.

Heart-warming, poignant and funny

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Loved the way the book and story unfolds- surprising and delightful- unique, clever and fun

Great story!

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An unoriginal plot with poor world building and dialogue that sounds like it was written for a 80's cartoon. This would make a great book for tweens, I feel that age group could overlook the plot holes etc. Some charming characters and pleasant general vibe.

Re-skinned middle grade fiction

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