His quiet life is shattered when an emergency lands a poisoned witch in his caseload, brought into his hospital by the most handsome man he’s ever seen–a man who, after uncovering Miles’ powers, proposes that they investigate the murder of Miles’ patient…together. Now home after a haunting, terrible war, Miles takes a job as a physician in Kingston’s cash-strapped veteran’s hospital, hiding the magical gift of healing that would land him in a witchcraft asylum, or worse–returned to the bosom of his power-hungry family. Miles Singer trades luxury, comfort, and his real name in exchange for surgical training and seven year’s service in Aeland’s Royal Army. It's been described as a stunning, addictive fantasy that combines intrigue, magic, betrayal, and romance. It was nominated for the Lambda, Locus, Nebula & Aurora Prizes, as well. Witchmark is the first novel in the Kingston Cycle & the winner of the World Fantasy Award.
"1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." -Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless
The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place-and realizing that family is yours. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.Īrthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. Linus Baker is a by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's " 1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." (Gail Carriger) You can find links to his work at his website and on social media at what's the book about? The House in the Cerulean Sea is a New York Times bestseller. He has been nominated for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature and won the Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Romance. TJ Klune is an LGBT author of fantasy and romance.
You can RSVP to the event & get the chat link here. We will be meeting on Thursday, September 30th in an online video chat. This month's pick for book club is The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.
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