False Value

In "False Value," Peter Grant, the Metropolitan Police's only registered wizard, navigates a dramatic shift in his life as he prepares for fatherhood and takes on a seemingly mundane job at the Serious Cybernetics Corporation. Leaving behind his traditional police duties, Peter finds himself immersed in the bustling, tech-driven world of London's 'Silicon Roundabout.' His new role offers a stark contrast to his magical exploits, forcing him to adapt to civilian life and a culture far geekier than his own. However, the apparent normalcy is short-lived. Beneath the veneer of cutting-edge technology, a powerful and ancient secret lurks within the SCC, a hidden technology connecting directly to pioneers like Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, stretching into the future of artificial intelligence. This secret proves to be as magical as it is technological, and profoundly dangerous, pulling Peter back into the unpredictable intersection of magic and modern life, where he must confront a threat that could reshape reality itself.