Under the Whispering Door (hardcover) by TJ Klune

A New York Times Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in second chances.

What happens when a workaholic lawyer discovers he’s dead at his own funeral? Welcome to Wallace Price’s afterlife—and trust us, it’s nothing like he expected.

When a reaper arrives to collect him, Wallace finds himself at Charon’s Crossing, a peculiar tea shop where the scones are always warm, the tea never runs cold, and the recently deceased pause before crossing over. Here, Hugo—the tea shop’s kind-hearted owner—offers Wallace something he never had in life: a chance to truly live.

Given just seven days to prepare for his final journey, Wallace must confront the hollow existence he left behind. But as he discovers the warmth of found family, the comfort of a cozy refuge, and an unexpected romance, he begins to wonder: can you fall in love when you’re already dead?

From TJ Klune, beloved author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, comes a story that’s:

• Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure
• A celebration of queer love and chosen family
• Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and The Good Place
• An uplifting reminder that it’s never too late to build a home

Sometimes the best stories are about learning to live—even after death. Let Wallace’s journey remind you what truly matters.

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