Cybermancy
by Kelly McCullough
Ace/Roc Paperback $6.99

Cybermancy is the second book in an urban fantasy series about Ravirn Lacher - computer hacker, systems engineering student, magician, and descendant of Lachesis, one of the Three fates from Greek mythology. Ravirn is in trouble with his family for various reasons that are explained in book one. Magic is used by accessing an otherworldly analogue to the internet, using devices that are both technological and have magical personae, called Webgoblins. This book centers around Ravirn's determination to rescue his friend and cousin Cerice's webgoblin Shara from Hades, complete with Cerberus and Charon, before her Ph.D dissertation is due. Assorted shenanigans happen. Urban fantasy is pretty ubiquitous these days, but this, mercifully, was a different take on it, utilizing various mythologies, mainly Greek rather than the standard vampires or demons. Don't be put off by the computer references - you definitely do not need to be well-versed in computer science to enjoy this. It's an easy read that would be great for a time when you want to read an enjoyable story that's fast-paced and fun. Teens would enjoy this as well. The book read well as a stand-alone, although I would have liked to have read the first one to find out in greater detail about the specifics of Ravirn's problems with his family. Book 3 in the series will be out in May. - Nadine Armstrong