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Mystery, Steampunk, Egyptian magic, and strong female leads!
I read a review of this book that described it as 'cinematic' and it is in the best of ways although I feel even cinema would struggle to portray the colou... READ MORE
A perfect fantasy.
This is a gem of a novel set in alternative history in Cairo. It is the amalgamation of fantasy characters with djinnies , chain smoking gods and a steampu... READ MORE
Fantasy at its finest
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it began almost as a magical industrial type if adventure until very quickly you're whisked away to the depths of secret or... READ MORE
Synopsis
WINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL
WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL
ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S TOP TEN 21ST CENTURY FANTASY NOVELS
'Clever, wickedly fun . . . with an excellent balance of humour and heart. I loved it' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass
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 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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780356516882
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 30 mm
- Weight: 288g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA fantastical police procedural set in Clark's incredible alternate-history Cairo
3.5 stars
Clark’s alternate history Egypt is without a doubt one of the most alluring and vibrant settings in modern fantasy. It’s a steampunk playground ... READ MORE
A great addition to the dead djinn universe!
7.43/10 on CAWPILE.
A great story in this setting in steampunk Cairo, had the same vibes as the short story I initially read earlier this year.
The atmos... READ MORE
An unputdownable adventure in Clark's mesmerising alternate steampunk Cairo setting
Ever since I picked up the first of the Dead Djinn universe novellas I was immediately on board the “please please PLEASE give us a full length novel in th... READ MORE
Murder mystery fantasy with djinns, cops and magic
This was a fun trip through a fantastical Cairo, Egypt following paranormal detective as she gets her new partner just as a terrible crime happens. A murde... READ MORE
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
'A Master Of Djinn' by P Djèlí Clark, is the first full length novel in his 'Dead Djinn' universe, an alternative pre-WWI Cairo, Egypt, where t... READ MORE
Magic, old gods & murder
Set in an alternative history where the citizens of Egypt live alongside the djinn, A Master of Djinn is a police procedural with added magic, ancient god... READ MORE
Simply poor
Unlike other reviewers I found the fact that every character spoke as if they were early 21st century citizens of the United States deeply annoying. Given ... READ MORE
Fun, enjoyable, action-packed murder mystery
3.5
Thank you to Netgalley and Orbit for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was incredibly excited to be back in the world of one of my favouri... READ MORE
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A brilliant, bombastic fantasy!
Fatma el-Sha'arawi is *fantastic* - I could read a hundred more books with her as the lead. A suit-wearing, bowler-hatted, sword-cane-bearing sapphic woman... READ MORE
Fun, Egyptian inspired fantasy
I finished A Master of Djinn this week and loved it way more than I expected.
The steampunk alternative Cairo setting was a joy to read, especially with ... READ MORE
Engaging but complex
I don't know why it took me so long to get around to A Master of Djinn - but now that I finally did, I found it to be enjoyable and engrossing, whilst stil... READ MORE
Murder mystery set in a steampunk Egypt filled with supernatural creatures
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange of a review. All opinions my own.
I am so impulsive that I requested this book without checking that it was t... READ MORE
Fun, Fast-Paced Alternate History
‘A Master of Djinn’ is a fun alternate history novel, exploring a version of early 1900s Cairo where djinn roam the streets and, rather than being a Britis... READ MORE
Amazing World Building
A Master of Djinn is such a beautifully written book, and I wanted so badly to love it. Unfortunately, although the world building was phenomenal, I had r... READ MORE
Bursting with middle eastern magic and wonder. A must read
If you love brilliant, modern and innovative fantasy then A Master of Djinn from P Djéli Clark should absolutely be on your reading list this Autumn.
Set ... READ MORE
Steampunk Magic
Master of the Djinn, is the third story set in Clark’s Cairo steampunk universe and his first full-length novel. I highly recommend reading the two precedi... READ MORE
I haven't read such a good book about Djinn since Jonathan Stroud's Bartimaeus sequence.
This was so darn cool!
An awesome steampunk historic world with a whole ton of djinn and some magic thrown in with some really cool amusing characters.
I... READ MORE
A fascinating world!
This is a world full of Egyptian and Arabian mythology that is a refreshing setting. It’s not something you see often where you get an Alternate History no... READ MORE
A fabulous read
A Master of Djinn is a fabulously magical novel set in an alternative Cairo in 1912. This is a Cairo where the veil to the magical world was lifted fifty y... READ MORE
Highly recommended
I read this book twice. The first time it was a sort of "Let's see how it is" and read it in two setting as I was totally involved in the plot.
The second ... READ MORE
A steampunk romp through djinn-packed Cairo.
Sharp-dressing special investigator Fatma el-Sha’arawi of the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities faces her greatest challenge yet.... READ MORE
Enthralling fantasy set in a vivid alternate universe
I found A Master of Djinn a very clever, very satisfying story on many levels. Taking us back to the fantastical Egypt of short stories A Dead Djinn in Cai... READ MORE
A murder mystery in an alternate Egypt full of magic and Djinn...
This book sounded right up my street, the synopsis alone ticked so many boxes for me and while I enjoyed reading this book there were a few things that lef... READ MORE
Fantastic characters in a thrilling ride
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèli Clark is set in an alternative, steampunk version of Cairo in 1912, where djinn and other magical creatures live alongside hu... READ MORE
Highly recommended
I read this book twice. The first time it was a sort of "Let's see how it is" and read it in two setting as I was totally involved in the plot.
The second ... READ MORE