Codex Born

Series: Magic Ex Libris
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Codex Born by Jim C. Hines is the second book in a fantasy series where magic and literature intertwine. The protagonist Isaac Vainio, a librarian with the ability to bring fictional elements to life from books, faces new threats as a strange creature emerges, prompting a thrilling adventure that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. This story combines mystery, action, and the power of imagination in a captivating blend that expands the world introduced in the series' first instalment.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you revel in a creative blend of magic, adventure, and literary references. It offers a captivating exploration of a world where books hold real power, with dynamic characters and a fast-paced plot that keeps fantasy and science fiction fans enthralled.

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Codex Born

And they want revenge...

Sent to investigate the brutal slaughter of a wendigo in the north Michigan town of Tamarack, Isaac Vainio and his companions find they have wandered into something far more dangerous than a simple killing.

Funny and fast paced, a meta-fiction fantasy at it's most magnificent.

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Funny and fast-paced, a meta-fiction fantasy at its most magnificent.

They're back. And they want revenge...

Sent to investigate the brutal slaughter of a wendigo in the northern Michigan town of Tamarack, Isaac Vainio and his companions find they have wandered into something far more dangerous than a simple killing.

A long-established werewolf territory, Tamarack is rife with ancient enemies of Libriomancy who quest for revenge. Isaac has the help of Lena Greenwood, his dryad bodyguard born from the pages of a pulp fantasy novel, but he is not the only one in need of her unique and formidable powers...

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Codex Born by Jim C. Hines is celebrated for its blend of joy and delight, appealing to a devoted niche audience. Reviewers appreciate its exciting and over-the-top action, as well as its engaging narrative, with praise for the unique romance and impressive world-building. The book is described as entertaining and highly recommended for fans of imaginative and superior storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780091953478

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Del Rey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 229g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Jim C. Hines' is the author of Libriomancer as well as a number of other fantasy books. His short fiction has appeared in more than 40 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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