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perfect." -V. E. Schwab #1 New York Times bestselling author A magical island. A dangerous
task. A burning secret. Linus Baker leads a quiet solitary life. At forty he lives in a
tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge
Of Magical Youth he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in
government-sanctioned orphanages. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper
Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island
Orphanage where six dangerous children reside: a gnome a sprite a wyvern an unidentifiable
green blob a were-Pomeranian and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine
whether or not they're likely to bring about the end of days. But the children aren't the only
secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus who
will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer long-held secrets are
exposed and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn. An enchanting
story masterfully told The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of
discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place-and realizing that family is yours.
