Under the Whispering Door
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune is a contemporary fantasy novel published by Tor Publishing Group on September 21, 2021. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Wallace, who, upon encountering a reaper at his own funeral, realizes he may be dead. With the help of Hugo, the owner of a unique tea shop, Wallace embarks on a journey to cross over, but not before he decides to truly live in the limited time he has left.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as Wallace navigates his afterlife, exploring themes of love and self-discovery. The narrative invites reflection on the life he barely lived and the connections he seeks to forge, even in death. Under the Whispering Door presents a delightful queer love story, intertwining elements of fantasy and contemporary fiction, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND INDIE BESTSELLER
One of Buzzfeed‘s “Best Books of 2022”!
An Indie Next Pick!
A Locus Awards Top Ten Finalist for Fantasy Novel
A Man Called Ove meets The Good Place in Under the Whispering Door, a delightful queer love story from TJ Klune, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The House in the Cerulean Sea.
Welcome to Charon’s Crossing.
The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, and the dead are just passing through.
When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead.
And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he’s definitely dead.
But even in death he’s not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days.
Hilarious, haunting, and kind, Under the Whispering Door is an uplifting story about a life spent at the office and a death spent building a home.
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