Magic Time (Magic Time Series, 1)

by Barbara Hambly and Marc Scott Zicree

Book Overview

For rising young lawyer Cal Griffin, it's just another day in the Big City -- until the lights go off ... for good. Suddenly packs of pale crouched figures are stalking the darkened subways, monsters... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061059579
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.1" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Very Entertaining Sci-Fi / Fantasy

Military science experiment go awry realising dimensional emission that causes all electro-magnetic fields to fail. Planes fall from the sky, all communication is lost, society degrades into anarchy... Sure sounds like Sci-Fi to me. Most of the population gets ill and begins to die. Some start to change into magical creatures, some good, some evil. A group of the good ones determined to save themselves start walking cross country to the strange forces epicenter hoping to turn it off... If thats not the classic fantasy quest, then what is? The story has a similar feel as Steven King's The Stand and although it may not be in the same literary league it was a very enjoyable read. Some here have mentioned that it reads like a mini-series script, in some respect I agree... but it would be one I'd tune in to watch.

Excellent Read

I loved the book. It picked up quick, kept me glued and I was fascinated throughout. I can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy. I read a great deal and it is one of the better fantasy books I've read.

A message to the authors

Salutations Marc, I just wanted to let you and Barbara Hambly know how much I enjoyed Magic Time and that I am looking forward to the next book. I have read Cinescape since its premiere edition and saw the article about the upcoming novel. I couldn't wait for the book to arrive, and when that familiar brown truck rolled up out front, I met the delivery driver at the sidewalk. I ripped the box open and dove into the Acknowledgements and Prologue. >From there, I went straight into the body of the novel. It took every ounce of strength and self-control to put down the book and participate in my daily routine.<br> I became so engaged by the characters and plot twists and turns that I felt I was sharing in their experiences. The characters elicited strong emotional responses and I found myself rooting for our band of crusaders and booing the monster attorney. (There's a stretch). In fact, with the assistance of Iain McCaig, Ely Stern has your face, providing of course that you are,or were, a Gargoyle at some point.<br> I have told everyone that I discuss books with about this one and will continue to recommend it to everyone I know.<br> <br> Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts and feelings about Magic Time.<br> <br> <br> Sincerely yours,<br> <br> Kenneth H. Bell

Magic Time Comments

I am a first time reader of Marc Scott Zicree and Barbara Hambly. But I loved this book. It combines my love of science fiction & fantasy. The futuristic setting, that is sprinkled with monsters, held my interest throughout the book. I am anxious for the next two installments to come out over the next two years. This would make a great TV series on the Sci-Fi Channel! I highly recommend this book.

Can not wait for the sequal

In South Dakota, a group of scientists, mostly physicists, work on an energy field dubbed the "Source'. The Department of Defense and the CIA fund the research. However, the group sends false reports claiming work on a mining project, but the President of the United States McKay has heard whispers of a different agenda and sends an agent to uncover the truth. Agent Teri Belner observes something that frightens her so much she knows she must warn the President that these scientists in South Dakota need to be stopped at any cost. However, before she can accomplish her mission, the scientists unleash the Source, which shuts down all electrical power in the world. Some humans are converted into monsters with New York lawyer Cal Griffin desperately trying to find help for his sister caught in the transformation process. This novel is reminiscent of King's The Stand, but clearly leaves threads for a sequel or two. The tale is loaded with high levels of suspense and action but readers will have to buy the next book for the many unanswered questions. The heroes and heroines of MAGIC TIME seem real and many receive empathy for their plight. Marc Scott Zicree and Barbara Hambly will keep readers enthralled from start to finish with this paranormal work of delicious urban fantasy.Harriet Klausner