<p><em>Come, Best Beloved, and sit you by my feet. I shall tell you a tale such as sister Scheherazade could have scarce imagined&hellip;</em></p><p>In the Nejd there is nothing at all&hellip;except secrets. A band of thieves wishes such secrets to remain hidden.&nbsp;</p><p>In England, far from his desert home, Ali bin-Massoud serves as apprentice to the famed Charles Babbage. One night a mysterious box is delivered by a clockwork falcon and Ali&rsquo;s world is never the same again. Heartache, danger, and thieves mark his journey as Ali is summoned home at the death of his father.</p><p>It will take faith, knowledge, and yes, love to realize his destiny, and more than a little skill with steam-driven technology. Can he unravel the mystery of the puzzle box and the clockwork djinn before it is too late? An ancient legacy and Ali&#39;s very life depend on his success.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Hear you the tale of Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn.</em></p><p>&ldquo;Rich with steampunk, magic, and an enchanting setting, this story casts a spell and won&rsquo;t let go until the very last page!&rdquo; &mdash;Maria V. Snyder, New York Times Bestselling Author&nbsp;</p><p>&ldquo;Readers of steampunk and Middle Eastern-inspired fantasy alike will adore this lush foray into a world seldom explored by the genre. Buckle up for a wild ride across the deserts of your imagination!&rdquo; &mdash;Tiffany Trent, award-winning author of The Unnaturalists</p><p>&ldquo;A charming retelling of the famous classic [...] Whether you are a fan of Steampunk, of exotic fairytales, or just of good writing, this story should delight.&rdquo; &mdash;L. Jagi Lamplighter, award-winning author</p><p>'Beautifully evocative of the fairy tale tradition in parts that the modern, steampunk nature of the tale is completely encapsulated in a wonderful adventure.&rdquo; &mdash;Luke&#39;s Reviews<br />
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