TJ Klune Collection 5 Books Set - The House in the Cerulean Sea and More - Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
The House in the Cerulean Sea
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
Under the Whispering Door
In the Lives of Puppets
The Bones Beneath My Skin

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Paperback; The Bones Beneath My Skin in Hardcover)
Publisher: Tor

Overview
This five-book collection gathers TJ Klune's most beloved works of adult speculative fiction, spanning gentle found-family fantasy, tender romance, and inventive science fiction. Readers begin with The House in the Cerulean Sea, then continue through its companion novel Somewhere Beyond the Sea, before exploring the afterlife with warmth and humor in Under the Whispering Door. In the Lives of Puppets turns toward science fiction with a story about memory, family, and machines, while The Bones Beneath My Skin closes the set with a suspenseful tale of identity and loyalty. Together, these titles showcase Klune's signature blend of heart and hope.

About the Books
TJ Klune has built a devoted readership by writing found-family stories that are equal parts funny, tender, and unafraid to sit with big emotions. This collection brings five of his celebrated adult novels together, each exploring belonging from a different angle. The House in the Cerulean Sea follows a by-the-book caseworker sent to investigate a remote orphanage for magical children, and what he discovers reshapes his understanding of family and courage. Somewhere Beyond the Sea returns to that world with a story about protecting the people you love and standing firm against those who fear difference. Under the Whispering Door shifts to a quieter register, following a recently deceased workaholic who is guided through grief, regret, and the meaning of a life well lived by the staff of an unusual tea shop. In the Lives of Puppets leaves fantasy behind for science fiction, imagining a hidden forest community of humans and robots and the son who journeys after his father is taken. The Bones Beneath My Skin, Klune's earlier and edgier novel, follows a screenwriter, a mysterious woman, and a young girl on the run from a government program, unfolding as a tense thriller layered with questions about trust and identity. Read individually or as a set, these novels reveal a writer equally comfortable with whimsical warmth and genuine suspense, always centering characters searching for a place to belong. Fans of hopeful, character-driven fiction with a speculative edge will find plenty to love.

Key Benefits

• Five acclaimed TJ Klune novels together in one collection, spanning fantasy, science fiction, and suspense
• Includes the beloved Cerulean Sea duology alongside three standalone favorites
• Character-driven storytelling centered on found family, empathy, and belonging
• A satisfying mix of tones, from whimsical warmth to tense, page-turning suspense
• Brand new copies, ready to gift or add to any adult fiction collection
• An easy way to explore Klune's full range without hunting down titles individually

Book-by-Book Guide
The House in the Cerulean Sea — A caseworker investigating a magical orphanage discovers that the six unusual children in his care, and their guardian, offer him a family he never expected.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea — This companion novel continues the Cerulean Sea world with a story about fighting for the people you love against a society that fears what it doesn't understand.
Under the Whispering Door — A demanding, recently deceased lawyer is guided through the afterlife by a ferryman and the staff of a cozy tea shop, learning to face regret and let go.
In the Lives of Puppets — Set in a hidden forest community of humans and robots, a young man's search for his kidnapped father becomes a journey into memory, family, and what makes someone real.
The Bones Beneath My Skin — A screenwriter's quiet retreat is upended when a woman and a young girl on the run from a covert program arrive at his door, sparking a tense fight for safety.

About the Author
TJ Klune is an American author whose novels have earned wide acclaim for their warmth, humor, and inclusive found-family themes. He is best known for The House in the Cerulean Sea, which became a breakout hit for its gentle fantasy and heartfelt storytelling, and for Under the Whispering Door, a fan-favorite exploration of grief and hope. Klune writes across fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary fiction, often centering LGBTQ+ characters and communities built on kindness and acceptance. Based in Oregon, he continues to expand his catalog of emotionally resonant, character-driven novels for adult readers.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection is perfect for readers craving fiction that comforts as much as it captivates, blending whimsical fantasy, quiet science fiction, and page-turning suspense from one of today's most heartfelt storytellers. A wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading, it's an easy way to introduce a friend to Klune's found-family magic or complete a devoted fan's shelf.

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