Summary of Beth Cato's A House Between Sea and Sky

Get the Summary of Beth Cato's A House Between Sea and Sky in 20 minutes. A House Between Sea and Sky (2025) by Beth Cato, who writes both poetry and speculative fiction, is a tale of grief, healing, and magic set in 1920s California. Fayette Wynne, a screenwriter haunted by tragedy, arrives in Carmel-by-the-Sea with her sentient sourdough starter, seeking a fresh start. During a storm, Fayette saves a suicidal man who turns out to be famous actor Rex Hallstrom. His attempted suicide occurred near a mysterious cottage perched on a cliff edge. The sentient house, lonely after its previous owner's death, welcomes them inside. As Fayette and Rex forge an unexpected bond, they uncover chilling rumors about the house’s supposed infernal origins. Yet amid grief and anger, the house offers not only refuge but also a chance for renewal—if its dark secrets don’t consume them first...

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Release date

Ebook: 9 October 2025