The House in the Cerulean SeaThe House in the Cerulean Sea

"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 Caseworker 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 unique magical children reside. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not these children are likely to bring about the end of days"--Page 4 of cover.