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The Case of the Dastardly Djinn
Masked Man of Cairo (Related to this series)
- Author
- Sean McLachlan
- Narrator
- Curtis Michael Holland
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 16 June 2026
- Run Time
- 4 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A homeless boy. A hunted girl.
Cairo, 1917. In a city plagued by poverty and war, ten-year-old Faisal begs and steals to survive, hiding at night from the things that prowl after dark. The nimblest and most clever of the street boys, he's terrified of the unseen spirits he's convinced haunt the ancient city.
But when he discovers a girl his age left homeless by a terrible tragedy, Faisal decides to do what no one ever did for him—help. With no shelter and facing the many dangers of Cairo's darkened streets, Faisal's loyalties are tested when together they uncover a criminal ring more sinister than his worst superstitions.
This prequel to the Masked Man of Cairo mystery adventure series will thrill new listeners and long-time fans alike!
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Details
- Author
- Sean McLachlan
- Narrator
- Curtis Michael Holland
- Duration
- 4 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9798331955748
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Crime and mystery fiction, Historical crime and mysteries, Classic crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
A homeless boy. A hunted girl.Cairo, 1917. In a city plagued by poverty and war, ten-year-old Faisal begs and steals to survive, hiding at night from the things that prowl after dark. The nimblest and most clever of the street boys, he's terrified of the unseen spirits he's convinced haunt the ancient city.But when he discovers a girl his age left homeless by a terrible tragedy, Faisal decides to do what no one ever did for him—help. With no shelter and facing the many dangers of Cairo's darkened streets, Faisal's loyalties are tested when together they uncover a criminal ring more sinister than his worst superstitions.This prequel to the Masked Man of Cairo mystery adventure series will thrill new listeners and long-time fans alike!
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