Rick Cook

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Rick Cook (born 1944) is a light fantasy author from the United States, best known for his Wizardry series of books. His writing includes many computer inside jokes, and is better enjoyed by those who have a background in computers.

1 Published works
- 1.1 Wizardry series
- 1.2 Others
2 External links

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Published works

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Wizardry series

What "Wiz" Zumalt could do with computers was magic on Earth. Then, one day the master computer hacker is called to a different world to help fight an evil known as the "Dark League". Suddenly, the "Wiz" finds himself in a place governed by magic--and in league with a red-headed witch who despises him.

Wizard's Bane (1989), ISBN 0671698036 (also available at Baen Free Library)
The Wizardry Compiled (1989), ISBN 0671698567 (also available at Baen Free Library)
The Wizardry Cursed (1991), ISBN 067172049X
The Wizardry Consulted (1995), ISBN 0671877003
The Wizardry Quested (1996), ISBN 0671877089

The Wiz Biz (1997), ISBN 0671878468 (consists of Wizard's Bane and The Wizardry Compiled together in one volume)
Wiz Biz II: Cursed and Consulted (2001), ISBN 0671318594 (consists of The Wizardry Cursed and The Wizardry Consulted together in one volume)

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Others

Limbo System (1989), ISBN 0671698354
When an Earth ship enters a star system that should have been devoid of life, the crew discovers millions of aliens living in small space habitats. And if these strange creatures manage to steal Earth's faster-than-light drive technology, they will make Machiavelli look like a kindergartner.
Mall Purchase Night (1993), ISBN 0671721984
Black Oak Mall was built on an elven power source, the gateway between Earth and Faery, and on the eve before May Day, security guard Andy Westin may be the only chance of stopping the worst Faery has to offer from overrunning the Earth. (The title of this book is a play on "Walpurgis Night.")

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