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A Master of Djinn

Auteur(s): P. Djèlí Clark
Narrateur(s): Suehyla El-Attar
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"[Narrator Suehyla] El-Attar expertly creates a vibrant version of Cairo that captures a heady blend of the cosmopolitan and the supernatural that will win many new fans." -- AudioFile Magazine

Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark returns to his popular alternate Cairo universe for his fantasy novel debut, A Master of Djinn

Cairo, 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…

A Master of Djinn is poised to launch P. Djèlí Clark’s SFF career to new heights as the highly-anticipated debut listeners are clamoring for.


Novellas by P. Djèlí Clark
The Black God's Drums
The Haunting of Tram Car 015
Ring Shout

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"Listeners will be charmed by dashing, bowler-hat-wearing, janbiya-carrying Fatma el-Sha’arawi in book one of Clark’s Dead Djinn Universe series...At times wry, often witty, [Suehyla] El-Attar’s delivery is an anchoring force from which a multitude of mortal and mystical characters emerge." -- Booklist

 Action et aventure Aventure Crime Créateurs noirs Fantastique Fiction Histoire alternative Historique Meurtre Science-fiction Steampunk Moyen-Orient Spirituel Suspense

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“A clever, wickedly fun steampunk mystery with an excellent balance of humor and heart. I loved it.” —S. A. Charkaborty, internationally-bestselling author of The City of Brass

“A delightful whodunnit full of sly commentary and a wonderfully lived-in steampunk Cairo. The perfect read when I needed a break from this world to enjoy one wholly made from Clark's enviable imagination.” —Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Rebecca Roanhorse, author of Trail of Lightning and Star Wars: Resistance Reborn

“A Master of Djinn has all the tricky twists I want in a police procedural and all the djinns, magic and wonder I want from fantasy.” —Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo and Nebula award-winning author of The Calculating Stars

“A Master of Djinn is everything you might expect from Clark: cinematic action, a radical reimagining of real history, and magic on every page. I loved it.” —Hugo Award winner Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January

“Alternate historic Cairo comes to vivid life in Clark's first novel. His cosmopolitan city includes not only humans from all around the world, but supernatural creatures aplenty. When their interests and agendas collide, the result is the kind of book you don't want to put down.” —World Fantasy and Hugo Award-nominated author Marie Brennan

“Fascinating! I love the intricate alt-history world of A Master of Djinn, with its hints at the changed destinies of nations and ordinary people alike after the cataclysmic return of magic to the world. Clark gives us an engaging mystery with a wonderful mix of the fantastic and the mundane, chain-smoking crocodile gods, stuffy marid librarians, and a brilliant heroine with a dashing bowler.”—Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names

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For those who haven't read the previous novellas, they aren't strictly necessary to enjoy this book. Since I'm a true fan of this world, I highly recommend them, though.

This book expands the world of the Djinn while returning us to beloved characters and introducing more intriguing characters to love. The queer relationship hinted at in A Dead Djinn in Cairo returns here fully formed and I am so here for it! I love the dynamic between the two women, the trust and the teasing and the tentative steps they take toward a more secure future.

I can't wait to reread this to pick up more of the nuance. On the first pass, I'm already enjoying the deeper look into women's suffrage, racism, and religion. The magic system is such a wonderful mix of myth and technology. I especially loved the way the author drew on aspects of history and twisted them to fit his setting. The history of the 40 Leopards, for instance, closely mirrors that of a historical 18th-20th c. British gang called the 40 Elephants.

I admit, I (correctly) guessed the main mystery plot early on, but there's no much more about this book to love that I'm not disappointed in its transparency in that regard. That twist might not have come as a surprise, but there was another that certainly did!

All in all, I unreservedly recommend this book to lovers of steampunk, alternate history, and fantasy.

Highly recommended!

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February 2021 | 4.5/5
A beautifully reimagined steampunk Cairo where magic has been reintroduced to the world and supernatural entities live alongside the human population.

The world draws you in, and despite a fairly standard narrative, continually entertains and inspires.

This is my third title in the Dead Djinn Universe, and the first time I'm reading something from Clark in a longer format.

I will read everything in this world, it's so cool - with angels, shape shifting djinn, airships and eunuch automatons. The way magic has been embraced by some countries (now global powers) allowing huge leaps in technologies, while others that scorn magic have suffered.

A Master Of Djinn felt long at times, but then a new piece of the world would be introduced, and you'd be sucked back in as Agents Fatma and Hadia attempt to unravel the murder of a secret brotherhood dedicated to the memory of al-Jahiz.

If you enjoy strong female characters in your reads, this is a book for you!!

Masterfully Executed World Building

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Highly recommended! This is stem-punk meets Middle Eastern mythic creatures done well. Awesome characters, an intriguing setting and a solid detective story.

So good. Can’t wait for more.

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Wonderful story and great voice actor. Imaginative. The voice actor really brings the characters alive.

Great story telling!

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The narrator was really good. The story was really unique and interesting. I loved how it referenced real religious texts about the various types of Djinn. I loved the portrayal of the snooty British characters. The world building was amazing. Although the actual plot was fairly simplistic, the rich character development and detailed descriptions of the setting seemed to make up for it. I'd listen to this author and narrator again. I listened to the prequel to this book, A dead djinn in Cairo, and thoroughly enjoyed it. This was very similar.

It's what I wished the City of Brass had been more like.

I enjoyed this

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