The Angel of Khan el-Khalili

The Angel of Khan el-Khalili by P. Djeli Clark (illustration by Kevin Hong) This excellent short story takes place in the same world as A Dead Djinn in Cairo, The Haunting of Tram Car 015, and A Master of Djinn. A fantastic alternative history, set in Cairo around the turn of the last century. In this story a teenager seeks the favor of an “angel,” but at what cost? This story is short and sweet. I loved how it continues to build upon the amazing universe Clark has established in his other works, and expands the readers' view of one of the most mysterious entities in this universe, the clockwork angels that followers of multiple faiths agree are anything but. I would highly recommend this story for fans of any of the other stories I've listed by Clark. I would also recommend this story (originally published in the anthology Clockwork Cairo: Steampunk Tales of Egypt and reprinted online at tor.com where it may be read for free) as a starting point for the alternative Cairo universe. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️