Off to be the wizard

Martin Banks is a young computer hacker who makes an astonishing discovery: a file buried deep in the internet that appears to be the source code for reality itself. When he realizes he can edit his own parameters—changing his location, his bank account, and even minor physical attributes—he does what any rational person would do: he experiments. Unfortunately, his tinkering attracts the wrong kind of attention, and fleeing the authorities, Martin does the only logical thing. He travels back to medieval England, where he figures he can pass as a wizard and live out his days in relative comfort. Upon arrival in the Middle Ages, Martin quickly discovers he's not the first person to have this brilliant idea. He encounters a community of fellow time-traveling "wizards" who have established their own society, complete with rules, rivalries, and magical protocols. What follows is a clever blend of programming humor, time-travel paradoxes, and fantasy adventure as Martin must navigate both medieval politics and the consequences of treating reality like an open-source project. The book appeals to readers who enjoy witty, accessible science fiction with a comedic bent. Meyer's background as a programmer shines through in the technical jokes and logical problem-solving, while the premise offers a fresh take on the "fish out of water" trope. It's perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams who appreciate humor grounded in genre-savvy characters dealing with absurd situations in surprisingly practical ways.