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Masterful magic and mayhem in 1912 Cairo.

A Master of Djinn is an enchanting blend of historical fiction and fantasy, with a kickass female lead and a unique magical system. This book is perfect for fans of steampunk and alternative history, and anyone who wants to get lost in a thrilling adventure full of political intrigue, unexpected twists, and heartwarming relationships. P. Djèlí Clark's writing is vibrant, witty, and captivating, and his world-building is impeccable. You won't be able to put this book down!

  • Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (2022)
  • Nebula Award for Best Novel (2021)
  • Locus Award for Best First Novel (2022)
  • World Fantasy Award Nominee for Novel (2022)
  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Adult Literature (2022)
  • Compton Crook Award (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2021)
  • Dragon Award Nominee for Best Alternate History Novel (2021)
  • Ignyte Award for Best Adult Novel (2022)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List for Fantasy (2022)
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ISBN: 9780356516882
Authors: P. Djèlí Clark
Publisher: Orbit
Date of Publication: 2021-08-19
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 26079 readers)

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WINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL'Clever, wickedly fun . . . with an excellent balance of humour and heart. I loved it' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of BrassCairo, 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 fifty 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 . . .P. Djèlí Clark is the winner of the Nebula, Locus, and Alex Awards and has been shortlisted for the Hugo Award.
 

Masterful magic and mayhem in 1912 Cairo.

A Master of Djinn is an enchanting blend of historical fiction and fantasy, with a kickass female lead and a unique magical system. This book is perfect for fans of steampunk and alternative history, and anyone who wants to get lost in a thrilling adventure full of political intrigue, unexpected twists, and heartwarming relationships. P. Djèlí Clark's writing is vibrant, witty, and captivating, and his world-building is impeccable. You won't be able to put this book down!

  • Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (2022)
  • Nebula Award for Best Novel (2021)
  • Locus Award for Best First Novel (2022)
  • World Fantasy Award Nominee for Novel (2022)
  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Adult Literature (2022)
  • Compton Crook Award (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2021)
  • Dragon Award Nominee for Best Alternate History Novel (2021)
  • Ignyte Award for Best Adult Novel (2022)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List for Fantasy (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.