I think anyone who reads scifi would enjoy the technomage books. They aren't very expensive but you're not likely to find them in a library
<table bgcolor=black><tr><td bgcolor=black><font size=1 color=white>Spoiler:</font></td></tr><tr><td><font size=2 color=black> We are told definitely in the second book that the Shadows gave the technology to the Technomages with the intention of using them in their wars. However, during the long 1000 year break between wars the mages started using their powers for good and that is why they decided to disappear when the new war appeared to be starting. They felt they couldn't support either side. Furthermore, the Vorlons wouldn't have trusted them because they are using Shadow technology. </font></td></tr></table>
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<table bgcolor=black><tr><td bgcolor=black><font size=1 color=white>Spoiler:</font></td></tr><tr><td><font size=2 color=black> We are told definitely in the second book that the Shadows gave the technology to the Technomages with the intention of using them in their wars. However, during the long 1000 year break between wars the mages started using their powers for good and that is why they decided to disappear when the new war appeared to be starting. They felt they couldn't support either side. Furthermore, the Vorlons wouldn't have trusted them because they are using Shadow technology. </font></td></tr></table>
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