CodeSpell

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Book

Title:

CodeSpell

Other title(s):

Code spell

Author:

McCullough, Kelly.

ISBN:

9780441016037

Edition:

Ace mass-market ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Ace Books, 2008.

Physical Description:

274 pages ; 18 cm

Series title(s):

Ace fantasy.

Summary:

In the 21st century magic has gone digital and Ravirn, a direct descendant of one of the three Fates, is a talented sorcerer and computer hacker. So when Necessity, the sentient computer that runs the universe, catches a virus that crashes most of the magical Internet, Ravirn is tasked with fixing it.

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The universe needs a reboot in this WebMage novel from Kelly McCullough.

In the twenty-first century, magic has advanced with the times and gone digital, and Ravirn, a direct descendant of one of the three Fates, is a talented sorcerer--and computer hacker extraordinaire. Now that Ravirn has come into his own as a minor chaos power, he's partying with Zeus, playing hard-to-get with a gorgeous Fury...and trying to stay one step ahead of Nemesis, the unstoppable goddess of vengeance.

But now Necessity--the sentient computer that runs the universe--has caught a virus that crashes most of the magical internet, and Ravirn is tasked with fixing it. And Ravirn hasn't missed the fact that whoever repairs Necessity will, for that moment, run the universe, able to remake the worlds (and everything else) to their liking.

Unfortunately for Ravirn, some very dangerous beings have figured that out, too...

Author Notes

Kelly McCullough is the author of the WebMage series and the Fallen Blade series.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

In McCullough's taut third book in the Ravirn series (after WebMage and Cybermancy), Necessity, sentient creator of the mweb, has fallen victim to a virus, and all of reality is at stake. It's up to sorcerer/hacker-cum-minor deity Ravirn, accompanied by his faithful familiar, Melchior (laptop and goblin in one) to save the day. Of the host of evildoers interested in controlling Necessity (and thereby reality), public enemy number one is Nemesis, who is likely partnered with Fate. Meanwhile, Ravirn's ex, Cerice, is apparently working against him, and Ravirn finds his affections torn between Eris (a Discord) and Tisiphone (a Fury)--but can he trust either of them? A hint of cyberpunk, a dollop of Greek mythology and a sprinkle of techno-magic bake up into an airy genre mashup. Lots of fast-paced action and romantic angst up the ante as Ravirn faces down his formidable foes. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Booklist Review

In Cybermancy (2007), Ravirn, grandson of the fate Lachesis and the muse Thalia, got blown to chaos and recreated as a more powerful demigod. He also made an immortal enemy of Hades. Now, coming to terms with his new status and staying out of his enemies' way, he attracts trouble by taking on, however reluctantly, the job of ridding Necessity, the sentient computer that runs the universe, of a virus. Repair completed, he will, for a moment, run the universe and be able to change anything. Some very unpleasant beings want to bring him to that point and then dispose of him. McCullough balances the seriousness and the slapstick nearly perfectly.--Murray, Frieda Copyright 2008 Booklist