Libriomancer (Magic Ex Libris, Band 1)

Product Description
Isaac Vainio is a Libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded five centuries ago by Johannes Gutenberg. Libriomancers are gifted with the ability to magically reach into books and draw forth objects. When Isaac is attacked by vampires that leaked from the pages of books into our world, he barely manages to escape. To his horror he discovers that vampires have been attacking other magic-users as well, and Gutenberg has been kidnapped.
With the help of a motorcycle-riding dryad who packs a pair of oak cudgels, Isaac finds himself hunting the unknown dark power that has been manipulating humans and vampires alike. And his search will uncover dangerous secrets about Libriomancy, Gutenberg, and the history of magic....
Review
Praise for the Magic ex Libris series:
 
"An engaging writer who is also greatly entertaining, and I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys
superior worldbuilding." —Charlaine Harris, #1
New York Times bestselling writer
 
"I picked up the book meaning to read a few pages. My first thought was, 'This is a cool concept.' The second thing I thought was, 'This is
really, really clever.' The third thing I thought was, 'I should have gone to sleep three hours ago.'" —Patrick Rothfuss, #1
New York Times bestselling writer
 
"This may be Jim Hines' best work.
Libriomancer is smart, silly, and deadly serious, all at the same time. It's
a book about loving books." —Seanan McGuire,
New York Times bestselling writer
 
“Hines created a system where that magic becomes real, usable, and very definitely not always safe. This is a book
for everyone who has ever wanted to pull Excalibur from the page.” —Tanya Huff, bestselling author
 
“A
rich backstory and mythology that weaves history and magic and science fiction across centuries, between cultures, and around the globe.” —Wired
 
"Hines supplies everything a reader needs—werewolves, ghosts, robot insects, a fire spider that eats candy, and homages to classic SF—for
a very good time." —
Publishers Weekly
 
"Bibliophiles and fantasy enthusiasts will enjoy the author's intelligent approach to both
magic and literature." —
Library Journal
 
"
Hines writes joyously....
Codex Born is what would happen if a group of fantasy fans were to hole up in a room trying to develop a system of magic, saying, 'But what if THIS happened?'" —
RT Reviews
 
"
Libriomancer is
any book-geek's dream come true. It is so much fun and an ode to books." —Book Smugglers
 
“Isaac’s story feels extremely
personal and intimate, even throughout the world-changing events around him.” —SF Signal
 
"Hines has just scratched the surface of what he can do. And
I can't wait to see what comes next." ­­—Tor.com
 
“Equal parts quirky humor and serious emotional dissection....
Hines is one hell of an author.” —Bookworm Blues
 
“
Continues to break tropes and proves that fantasy can be so much more.... Right at the top of my list of favorites along with JK Rowling’s Harry Potter, Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicle, Garth Nix’s Abhorsen, and Kim Harrison’s Hollows.” —Bibliophilic Witch
 
“
Wonderful characterizations. From a fire spider to Gutenberg himself, [Hines] makes all his characters come alive on the page.” —Errand Dreams
About the Author
Jim C. Hines' latest book is REVISIONARY, the fourth in his modern-day fantasy series about a magic-wielding librarian, a dryad, a secret society founded by Johannes Gutenberg, a flaming spider, and an enchanted convertible. He's also the author of the PRINCESS series of fairy tale retellings, the humorous GOBLIN QUEST trilogy, and the Fable Legends tie-in BLOOD OF HEROES. His short fiction has appeared in more than 50 magazines and anthologies. Jim lives in Michigan with his wife and two children. Online, he can be found at http://www.jimchines.com.
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