The Haunting of Tram Car 015

In an alternate 1912 Cairo, where magic and advanced technology coexist, Agent Hamed Nasr of the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities is assigned a seemingly simple case: a possessed tram car. Joined by his insightful new partner, Agent Onsi Youssef, the investigation quickly spirals beyond a mere haunting. As they delve deeper into the mystery surrounding Tram Car 015, Hamed and Onsi uncover a vibrant, yet precarious, side of Cairo teeming with unexpected factions. From determined suffragettes pushing for societal change to enigmatic secret societies and sentient automatons, the city pulses with hidden agendas. The supernatural disturbance proves to be merely a symptom of a much larger, insidious threat that blurs the lines between the magical and the mundane. The agents find themselves in a desperate race against time to protect their technologically advanced, yet deeply traditional, city from an encroaching danger that could unravel its delicate balance. This thrilling novella expands P. Djèlí Clark's rich world with a captivating blend of mystery, social commentary, and historical fantasy.