The Charlotte Geeks

On the 3rd Friday of every month we discuss a Fantasy, Science Fiction or Horror book. We're a pretty laid-back group so you don't need to have read the book to join us and engage in the conversation, but if you haven't you can't complain about spoilers.

This month we are reading:

##### The Constantine Affliction - T. Aaron Payton

1864. London is a city in transition. The Constantine Affliction–a strange malady that kills some of its victims and physically transforms others into the opposite sex–has spread scandal and upheaval throughout society. Scientific marvels and disasters, such as clockwork courtesans, the alchemical fires of Whitechapel, electric carriages, and acidic monsters lurking in the Thames, have forever altered the face of the city.

Pembroke “Pimm” Hanover is an aristocrat with an interest in criminology, who uses his keen powers of observation to assist the police or private individuals–at least when he’s sober enough to do so. Ellie Skyler, who hides her gender behind the byline “E. Skye,” is an intrepid journalist driven by both passion and necessity to uncover the truth, no matter where it hides.

When Pimm and Skye stumble onto a dark plot that links the city’s most notorious criminal overlord with the Queen’s new consort, famed scientist Sir Bertram Oswald, they soon find the forces of both high and low society arrayed against them. Can they save the city from the arcane machinations of one of history’s most monsters–and uncover the shocking origin of . . .
THE CONSTANTINE AFFLICTION

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The Geekery Market is back! And admission is still FREE - just bring a canned good or nonperishable food item for the Second Harvest food bank (or $2 donation)!

We've been described as "Real Live Etsy for Geeks!" - over 80 artisans, authors, and artists selling the geekiest stuff you'll ever want to buy. Plus photos with Geeky Santa, live music, legos, family-friendly activities, food, and so much more. And it's just in time for all your holiday shopping!

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