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P. Djèlí Clark

b. 11 June 1971 · From United States

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P. Djèlí Clark is the pen name of Phenderson Djèlí Clark, an American writer of speculative fiction and a historian who teaches at the University of Connecticut. Born in Queens, New York, he was raised largely in Houston, Texas, and spent formative early years in Trinidad and Tobago, his parents' ho…

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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Short Stories Alternate History

Also Known As

Gabriel, Dexter J., Gabriel, Dexter, P. Djeli Clark, P. Djeli Djeli Clark, Dexter J. Gabriel, Clark, Phenderson Djèlí, Clark Djèlí, Phenderson, P. DJÈLÍ CLARK, P. Djèli Clark, Phenderson Djèlí Clark, Djèlí Clark, P.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is P. Djèlí Clark best known for?

    P. Djèlí Clark is widely recognized for his historical fantasy novellas set in an alternate Cairo, particularly "A Dead Djinn in Cairo" and "The Haunting of Tram Car 015," which explore a magical, steampunk-infused version of early 20th-century Egypt.

  • In what order should I read P. Djèlí Clark's Djinn universe stories?

    The Djinn universe stories can be read in publication order for the full experience, starting with the short story "A Dead Djinn in Cairo," followed by the novellas "The Haunting of Tram Car 015," and then the novel "A Master of Djinn."

  • Does P. Djèlí Clark write under other names?

    P. Djèlí Clark also publishes under the name Dexter Gabriel, particularly for some of his earlier works and short fiction.