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The Bones Beneath My Skin

The Sunday Times bestselling story of found family in peril

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The Bones Beneath My Skin

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Kirt Graves
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‘The sci-fi romance adventure you never knew you needed’

Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of Fall of Ruin and Wrath

An action-packed supernatural road trip featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors. The Bones Beneath My Skin is a gripping, heartfelt story that explores what it means to be human – by bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune.

He lost everything. Then he found himself . . .

In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright is at a loose end: his parents are dead, his older brother has disowned him, and he’s been fired from his job. Looking for a sense of direction, he returns to his family’s summer cabin in Oregon.

The cabin should be empty – but it’s not. Inside is a man named Alex, and an extraordinary little girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. There’s far more to Art than meets the eye. But as Alex and Nate bond over just how special she truly is, they discover that powerful forces are closing in – forces that want nothing more than to control her.

As danger draws near, Nate decide whether to drown in the memories of his past, or fight for Art and a future he never thought possible.

With his uplifting tales of hope and redemption, there is a TJ Klune book for every reader.

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Praise for TJ Klune


‘Will renew your faith in humanity’ – Terry Brooks, author of The Sword of Shannara on The House in the Cerulean Sea

‘Glorious, a thoroughly entertaining and deeply stirring journey’ – Chuck Tingle, author of Camp Damascus on In the Lives of Puppets

‘His novels are a radiant treat’ Locus Magazine

In the Lives of Puppets was a No. 1 Sunday Times HB Bestseller w/c 24/04/2023

Fantasy Romance Science Fiction Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

This is the sci-fi romance adventure you never knew you needed. TJ’s characters are broken but they are so full of heart and hope that you will lose yourself entirely to their story (Jennifer L. Armentrout, New York Times bestselling author of Fall of Ruin and Wrath)
It was both cute and emotional. I definitely didn’t expect to cry at the end, but here we are . . . (5* NetGalley Review on The Bones Beneath My Skin)

I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect

(V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue on The House in the Cerulean Sea)
The House in the Cerulean Sea is a modern fairy tale about learning your true nature and what you love and will protect. It’s a beautiful book (Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series on The House in the Cerulean Sea)
Full of faith in the goodness of people . . . It broke my heart with its unflinching understanding that grief never goes away, never empties, only settles into the room of your soul like a strange souvenir. And then it healed me in the next breath (Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothing But Blackened Teeth on Under the Whispering Door)
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I cannot get enough TJ Klune stories. Without doubt, the best author I read. Deeply effecting and so original.

The emotion that thos amazing writer brings through his words.

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with the old cover i never would have picked this up but the new cover made me so well done Klune! A lovely story

tj Klune lives up to expectations

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I’ve read three of TJ Klunes’ books: The House in the Cerulean Sea, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, Under the Whispering Door. All are lovely, unique stories. The Bones Beneath My Skin was my first narrated listen, and I’m SO GLAD I chose narration rather than reading this time. THANK YOU Kirt Graves for bringing an excellent book to a new level of enjoyment! Highly recommended for all open minded people seeking a temporary escape from this harsh word.

Wonderful!

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TJ Klune has done it again; with style, with intrigue, with love! I didn’t want this book to end! But when it does, the ending is super and full of love!

The love! So much love !!!

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The characters are always strong and well written, the story wasn’t as original or imaginative as his other books but still fun

Enjoyable

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