First published 1980
A master magician's son is exchanged for a child of no magic, but the machine's power. As each grows in their new homes, their abilities intact, the draw of the magical realm calls them back for a confrontation. With the rise of mechanical might, two worlds collide, and only one can prevail.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Period: 20th-Century
Mass Market Paperback · Ace