This Monstrous Thing
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In an alternative fantasy world where some men are made from clockwork parts and carriages are steam powered, Alasdair Finch, a young mechanic, does the unthinkable after his brother dies: he uses clockwork pieces to bring Oliver back from the dead.
But the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel Frankenstein is published and the townsfolk are determined to find the real-life doctor and his monster. With few places to turn for help, the dangers may ultimately bring the brothers together—or ruin them forever.
- A Dark Reimagining: In this steampunk version of Mary Shelley’s classic, a young mechanic named Alasdair uses forbidden science to resurrect his brother, only to create something he can’t control.
- Monsters and Humanity: When the famous novel Frankenstein is published, it ignites a real-life witch hunt, forcing the brothers to confront what it truly means to be a monster.
- Brother Against Brother: As Oliver grapples with his monstrous new existence, his bond with Alasdair is tested by secrets, guilt, and a past that won’t stay buried.
- Alternative History with a Twist: Explore a richly imagined 1818 Geneva powered by steam and secrets, where the line between man and machine is dangerously thin.
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Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA from Simmons College in writing for children and young adults. Her short fiction and nonfiction have appeared in Atlas Obscura, the Boston Globe, Crixeo, and the Newport Review, among others. Her debut novel, This Monstrous Thing, won the PEN New England–Susan P. Bloom Children’s Book Discovery Award. Her second book, The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, was a New York Times bestseller and an ABA bestseller, earned five starred reviews, was a #1 Indie Next Pick, and received a 2018 Stonewall Book Award Honor and a New England Book Award. She loves Diet Coke, sweater weather, and Star Wars. On a perfect day, she can be found enjoying all three. She currently calls Salt Lake City home.
