
Lev Grossman
8 SeriesLev Grossman is an American author known for his science fiction and fantasy novels, notably the Magicians Trilogy. He has also worked as a journalist, serving as the lead technology writer and book critic for Time for 15 years. Grossman resides in Brooklyn, New York, with his family.
In Lev Grossman's standalone novel *Codex*, Edward Wozny, a young investment banker, is tasked with organizing a mysterious client's rare book collection during his first vacation in years. His initial annoyance transforms into fascination upon discovering a potentially hidden medieval codex among the volumes. Simultaneously, Edward becomes engrossed in a peculiar computer game introduced by his friends. As he delves deeper into the game, he uncovers striking similarities between its virtual reality and the enigma of the codex. This dual obsession propels Edward into a thrilling exploration of secrets and hidden treasures.