Is The Wizardry Compiled part of a series?

This book is the first in the "Wiz Zumwalt" series, which continues to explore the adventures of the hacker in a magical world. While it introduces the main characters and setting, the story within this volume does reach a satisfying conclusion.

How does this book compare to Rick Cook's other works?

The Wizardry Compiled is a foundational example of Rick Cook's signature blend of fantasy and computer science, a theme he further develops in subsequent books. Readers familiar with his other works will recognize his unique approach to problem-solving through logical, often humorous, application of programming principles to magical challenges.

The Wizardry Compiled

Fantasy Science Fiction

Pages: 320
Published: 1989
Language: English

What do you get when a computer geek crosses a wizard? Answer: A very angry wizard - and a computer geek in a lot of trouble. Spells are a lot like computer programs: they're both formulas, recipes for getting things done. And they both can be buggy. The spell that called master hacker 'Wiz' Zumwalt to the world of the Black League was very buggy. The wizard who called him is dead, Wiz is magically in love with a red-headed witch, who despises him, and no one - not the elves, not the dwarves, not even the dragons - can figure out what this computer wiz is good for. Oh, yes. The entire Black League wants Wiz dead - he might be good for something after all - and they'll stop at nothing to get what they want.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Funny Lighthearted Adventurous

Fish Out of Water Portal Fantasy Reluctant Hero

Rick Cook

Wiz ZumwaltProtagonist

Black LeagueAntagonist

The ElvesSupporting

DwarvesSupporting

The DragonsSupporting

All characters in The Wizardry Compiled

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wizardry Compiled part of a series?
This book is the first in the "Wiz Zumwalt" series, which continues to explore the adventures of the hacker in a magical world. While it introduces the main characters and setting, the story within this volume does reach a satisfying conclusion.
How does this book compare to Rick Cook's other works?
The Wizardry Compiled is a foundational example of Rick Cook's signature blend of fantasy and computer science, a theme he further develops in subsequent books. Readers familiar with his other works will recognize his unique approach to problem-solving through logical, often humorous, application of programming principles to magical challenges.