A Master of Djinn
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P. Djèlí Clark
Included in NPR’s Favorite Sci-Fi And Fantasy Books Of The Past Decade (2011-2021)A Nebula Award WinnerA Ignyte Award WinnerA Compton Crook Award for Best New Novel WinnerA Locus First Novel Award WinnerA RUSA Reading List: Fantasy WinnerA Hugo Award FinalistA World Fantasy Award FinalistA NEIBA Book Award FinalistA Mythopoeic Award FinalistA Dragon Award FinalistA Best of 2021 Pick in SFF for AmazonA Best of 2021 Pick in SFF for KoboNebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark goes full-length for the first time in his dazzling debut novelCairo, 1912: Though Fatma el-Sha’arawi is the youngest woman working for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities, she’s certainly not a rookie, especially after preventing the destruction of the universe last summer.So when someone murders a secret brotherhood dedicated to one of the most famous men in history, al-Jahiz, Agent Fatma is called onto the case. Al-Jahiz transformed the world forty years ago when he opened up the veil between the magical and mundane realms, before vanishing into the unknown. This murderer claims to be al-Jahiz, returned to condemn the modern age for its social oppressions. His dangerous magical abilities instigate unrest in the streets of Cairo that threaten to spill over onto the global stage.Alongside her Ministry colleagues and a familiar person from her past, Agent Fatma must unravel the mystery behind this imposter to restore peace to the city—or face the possibility he could be exactly who he seems...Novellas by P. Djèlí ClarkThe Black God's DrumsThe Haunting of Tram Car 015Ring ShoutThe Dead Djinn Universe contains stories set primarily in Clark's fantasy alternate Cairo, and can be enjoyed in any order.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Fantasy
High Fantasy
Mystery
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Author
P. Djèlí Clark
Pages
464
Publisher
Tor Publishing Group
Published Date
2021-05-11
ISBN
1250267676 9781250267672
Ratings
Google: 4
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"Oh Fatma, how you amuse me. I hope this becomes a series."
Jennifer
"Very fun steampunk fantasy "
Mike Parrone
"More ppl should know about this! Murder mystery in Cairo, Egypt with Djinn magic. Just some good fun! New perspectives all around, lgbtq romance, hugo nominee, black author— whats not to love?"
Storymapper
"It feels very authentic in it's Egyptian culture and I think it's that, and well executed artistry by the author, that keeps it from feeling like just Shadowrun in 1920s Egypt...mostly. It feels unique and like the alternate history vibe. It's funny, before I read it I watched, or at least began, several reviews on YouTube and came away disgusted. Everyone wanted to talk about the sexuality of the main character and race and all that and I'm just like "yeah, but what about the actual story?" Fortunately, it never feels like the author is trying to club you with that information. That stuff is there and it's significant to the story but it doesn't feel preachy or overdone. The Cairo in this story is a complex melange of exotic spices and I'm so here for it. A steampunk novel that I mention in comparison to Shadowrun lore has no right to be this good, this well done."
Kel
"Ambitious and creative world-building. This cis-white reader also enjoyed the diversity of the characters and the commentary on colonialism. It was somewhat predicatable--at times reading like a young adult adventure a la Harry Potter. But, consistently good to the end. Would make a great source for a movie."
Rayray Goreng
"A thorough read! Enjoyed it. The world building detailed in the novel is breathtaking. A recommended read! "
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Ireland
"7/16"
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JeLlana C
"Incredibly well written, engaging story - very smart page turner that I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for more!"
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Maddison Bruno
"God, what a ride. I'm ashamed at how long it took me to finish this masterpiece of a book, but I did and I don't regret it.<br/><br/>I'm always left dazzled after finishing any of these stories, it's like playing with a kaleidoscope (Do those exist anymore.) and suddenly having it jerked out off your hands when you're done. Feeling lost even.<br/><br/>Such a rich composition of characters, backgrounds, everything there is to it feels like a feast to the reader.<br/><br/>Long story short, I'm in love."
Agustina Aceste
"Our favorite crime investigator in a sharp suit and a sword cane steps back into the crime fighting when a silly secret society goes up in flames - literally. Will she find the evil villain determined to take down the government of Cairo and sabotage the peace summit? Find out next week in <i>The Master of Djinn</i>!"
Amanda Ebbutt
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