Rick Cook

Rick Cook is a light fantasy author, 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.

Published works

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 "Black League". Suddenly, the "Wiz" finds himself in a place governed by magic--and in league with a red-headed witch who despises him.

1. Wizard's Bane (1989)
2. The Wizardry Compiled (1989)
3. The Wizardry Cursed (1991)
4. The Wizardry Consulted (1995)
5. The Wizardry Quested (1996)

Some of these are available from the Baen Free Library.

Others

• Limbo System (1989)

  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)

  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.