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Codex Born

by Hines, Jim C.

Description

Hugo winner Jim C. Hines's hilarious and clever Magic ex Libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer Isaac Vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page Five hundred years ago, Johannes Gutenberg discovered the art of libriomancy, allowing him to reach into books to create things from their pages. Gutenberg’s power brought him many enemies, and some of those enemies have waited centuries for revenge. Revenge which begins with the brutal slaughter of a wendigo in the northern Michigan town of Tamarack, a long-established werewolf territory. Libriomancer Isaac Vainio is part of Die Zwelf Portenære, better known as the Porters, the organization founded by Gutenberg to protect the world from magical threats. Isaac is called in to investigate the killing, along with Porter psychiatrist Nidhi Shah and their dryad bodyguard and lover, Lena Greenwood. Born decades ago from the pages of a pulp fantasy novel, Lena was created to be the ultimate fantasy woman, strong and deadly, but shaped by the needs and desires of her companions. Her powers are unique, and Gutenberg’s enemies hope to use those powers for themselves. But their plan could unleash a far darker evil…

About the Author

Hines, Jim C.

Jim C. Hines is an American author known for his works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He was born in Michigan in 1974.Hines' most notable works include the "Magic Ex Libris" series, which follows the story of a man named Isaac who can pull objects and creatures from books and uses his powers to fight supernatural threats, and the "Goblin" series, which is a humorous fantasy series about a goblin named Jig and his adventures with a group of adventurers.Hines' writing is known for its humor, strong characters, and exploration of themes such as identity, power, and discrimination. He has been nominated for several awards for his writing, including the Hugo Award in 2013 for "Redshirts."In addition to his writing, Hines is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about his own struggles with depression and anxiety. He continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and his works are enjoyed by fans of science fiction and fantasy around the world.

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