<p>A wildly creative Gothic fantasy retelling of <em>Frankenstein</em>, <em>This Monstrous Thing</em> is a wholly new reimagining of the classic novel by Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of retellings such as<em>Cinder</em> by Marissa Meyer, fantasy by Libba Bray and Cassandra Clare, and alternative history by Scott Westerfeld.</p><p>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.</p><p>But the resurrection does not go as planned, and Oliver returns more monster than man. Even worse, the novel<em>Frankenstein</em> 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.</p>