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Synopsis
English prof Schuyler King receives a call from his computer genius friend Grant Barrington and becomes an "earwitness" to a friend's murder. King finds himself thrust into an epic journey to track down Barrington's murderer - Lloyd "Merlin" Jones - the self-proclaimed ruler of the MagicNet - a mysterious blend of magic and technology. The barely computer literate King must re-program our mundane universe before Merlin can erase our very existance.
Is MagicNet appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A tech-novice professor becomes an accidental detective tracking a killer through a reality-warping network. Contains a murder premise and moderate stakes involving existential threats, but maintains a lighter cozy fantasy tone throughout.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and death.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy underdog heroes thrust into magical adventures with mystery and humor will appreciate this fish-out-of-water tale.