Under the Whispering Door
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune is a contemporary fantasy novel published by Tor Publishing Group on January 31, 2023. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story begins when Wallace, after his own funeral, encounters a reaper and realizes he might be dead. He meets Hugo, the owner of a unique tea shop, who offers to help him cross over, prompting Wallace to reflect on the life he has lived and the time he has left.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as Wallace is given one week to embrace life in a new light, exploring themes of love and connection even in the face of death. The narrative weaves together elements of LGBTQ+ representation and contemporary issues, creating a rich tapestry of experiences. Under the Whispering Door invites readers to consider what it means to truly live, even when time is limited, all while enjoying the warmth of Charon’s Crossing and its delightful characters.
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A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND INDIE BESTSELLER
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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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