This Monstrous Thing — Mackenzi Lee

FANTASY, HISTORY, AND CLASSIC LITERATURE COMBINE IN THIS WILDLY CREATIVE REIMAGINING OF FRANKENSTEIN.

In 1818 Geneva. men built with clockwork parts live hidden away from society, cared for only by illegal mechanic called Shadow Boys. Two years ago. Shadow Boy Alasdair Finch's life shattered to bits. His brother, Oliver -- dead. His sweetheart. Mary -- gone. His chance to break free of Geneva -- lost. Heartbroken and desperate, Alasdair does the unthinkable: He brings Oliver back from the dead.

But putting back together a broken life is more difficult than mending bones and adding clockwork pieces. Oliver returns more monster than man, and Alasdair's horror further damages the already troubled relationship.

Then comes the publication of Frankenstein, and the city intensifies its search for Shadow Boys, aiming to discover the real-life doctor and his monster. Alasdair finds refuge with his idol, the brilliant Dr. Geisler. who may offer him a way to escape the dangerous present and his guilt-ridden past. but at a horrible price only Oliver can pay ...

Inspired by Mary Shelley's classic novel. Mackenzi Lee's dark yet redemptive debut is part fantasy pan Gothic horror, and ultimately the story of two brothers who might just keep each other human.