DPL Speculative Fiction Book Group

Immediately following the short fiction discussion, the group will discuss P. Djèlí Clark’s “A Master of Djinn” (beginning at 6:30 p.m. using the same Zoom link). 

Cairo, 1912. Although 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. 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 magical abilities instigate unrest in Cairo and threaten to spill over onto the global stage. Alongside her Ministry colleagues and clever girlfriend Siti, 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. 

Speculative Fiction Book Group Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83216967934?pwd=TG44RjFhQkZETVVQcHBLMXFyeGdxUT09

For more information, please contact Tricia Crary (Friday Book Group), Kristin Torresdal (Happy Hour, History, and Speculative Fiction Book Groups) at 563-382-3717.