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OverviewIn an alternate Cairo, humans live and work alongside otherworldly beings; the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities handles the issues that can arise between the magical and the mundane. Senior Agent Hamed Nasr shows his new partner Agent Onsi Youssef the ropes of investigation when they are called to subdue a dangerous, possessed tram car. What starts off as a simple matter of exorcism, however, becomes more complicated as the origins of the demon inside are revealed. Full Product DetailsAuthor: P. Djèlí ClarkPublisher: St Martin's Press Imprint: St Martin's Press Dimensions: Width: 12.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.169kg ISBN: 9781250294807ISBN 10: 1250294800 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 01 March 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for The Black God's Drums A sinewy mosaic of Haitian sky pirates, wily street urchins, and orisha magic. Beguiling and bombastic! --Scott Westerfeld, New York Times bestselling author Definitely do not miss this lightning fast romp through the steampunk bayous of an alternate New Orleans. Clark's story bleeds with style, elaborate language, and unforgettable characters who are pulled by the undercurrents of hidden gods. --Daniel H. Wilson, bestselling author of Robopocalypse and The Clockwork Dynasty International intrigue involving the Confederacy, strange science, and hoodoo magic! --David D. Levine, author of the Andre Norton Award winning-novel Arabella of Mars Whether you're new to orisha magic or seasoned in the lore, Clark's retro-afrofuturistic tale will keep you engrossed in a world of airships, New Orleans, alternative history, and renegade scientists. The language and setting is so authentic you'll taste the gumbo. --Tade Thompson, author of The Murders of Molly Southbourne and the Nommo Awards-winning Rosewater A mesmerizing, sprawling alternate history brimming with authenticity and voice. You'll be bitterly disappointed when it's over. Clark's novella will leave you ravenous for more. --Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation This mashup of history and culture has been perfectly distilled into a world fully realized and authentic. AU-THEN-TIC. Down to the sounds and tastes. Clark is a griot of the first order and The Black God's Drums is a call from the ancestors, an invitation to join in with them to celebrate story. -- Maurice Broaddus, author of Buffalo Soldier and the Knights of Breton Court trilogy P. Djeli Clark's novella sunk its teeth into me from the first page, with a narrative voice that perfectly captures the spirit of The Crescent City. It chilled me to the bone, warmed my heart, and had me laughing out loud--sometimes all at once. -Robyn Bennis, author of the Signal Airship series The Black God's Drums is a must read for fans of fantasy and alternate histories alike . . . Clark has proven time and again that he's a talent to watch, and this latest offering cements him as one of the best new fantasy authors around. --Troy L. Wiggins, executive editor of FIYAH Magazine A superb and elegant blend of alternate history, top-shelf worldbuilding, magic, and steampunk adventure with a unique voice to tie it all together. I can't wait for more tales in this setting! -- Michael F. Haspil, author of Graveyard Shift The Black God's Drums is a fast paced tale of wit, wiles, and wisdom. -- Curtis Craddock, author of An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors Author InformationBorn in New York and raised mostly in Houston, P. Djèlí Clark spent the formative years of his life in the homeland of his parents, Trinidad and Tobago. His writing has appeared in Daily Science Fiction, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Lightspeed, Tor.com and in print anthologies including Griots I & II, Steamfunk, Myriad Lands and Hidden Youth. He currently resides in a small castle in Hartford, CT with his wife Danielle and a rambunctious Boston Terrier named Beres. Website: pdjeliclark.wordpress.com Twitter: @pdjeliclark Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |