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The Warlock in Spite of Himself
1969·384 pages
A skeptical scientist stranded on a lost planet where magic works must navigate political intrigue and become a warlock in spite of himself. Blends sci-fi, fantasy, humor, and light romance.
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A skeptical scientist stranded on a lost planet where magic works must navigate political intrigue and become a warlock in spite of himself. Blends sci-fi, fantasy, humor, and light romance.
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Back in Print: the novel that launched the epic "Warlock" series. In an interstellar romp that proves science and sorcery can mix, only hard-headed realist Rod Gallowglass can save the people of Gramarye from their doom by becoming--The Warlock in Spite of Himself--"if only he believed in magic,"
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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PG-level sensuality and romance; light intimacy; love interest called child-like
Violence & gore
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Swordplay, battles, and peril; deaths without graphic gore or torture
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Religious content
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Brief fantasy ghosts and light faith flavor; not devotional focus
Magic & witchcraft
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Witches, elves, warlocks, and psi powers central to premise and plot
Occult / demonology
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Fantasy magic only; no real-world occult or demonology
Political content
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Central democracy-vs-autocracy intrigue; anti-Marxist messaging
Self-harm / suicide
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