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- Magic: the Gathering Fiction
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- Arena
- The very first Magic: the Gathering novel, Arena revolves around Garth One-eye and the four great Houses in a battle to the death in the Arena. Magic players will recognize the hordes of creatures summoned into battle : the Craw Wurm, Juggernaut,
and the mighty Lord of the Pit. Who will die, and who will become a planewalker?
- by William R. Forstchen, Paperback
- published November 1, 1994
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This book was the best fantasy fiction book i have ever read
in my life I have read it 7 times and it is always
interesting lots of insight into magic and could make you
start playing lots of details into cards
Rating : 10 (the best)
tim shockley <e***e@i***h.com>
juneau, ak USA - Thursday, May 07, 1998 at 15:51:31 (EDT)
This was the first M:tG book I read. Reading it made me want to get another book. It is also neat because it centers on one character.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Robert Herbig <e***h@s***e.net>
San Antonio, TX USA - Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 08:24:18 (EST)
By far, the best M:tG novel I have seen. There is never a truly dull moment, and the plot follows closely with an actual M:tG tournament. It meshes very well with the game, making it an easy, exciting read for any M:tG player or fan. It may not have
the same richness and qualities that you would expect of a truly great fantasy novel... but reading it is like living the game!
Rating : 10 (the best)
Sean McKeown <Ga***d@o***d.com>
Manhasset, NY USA - Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at 13:31:32 (EDT)
It was very good. There was action during the whole book. It
did not drag on like other books.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Brandon Faunce <e***a@1***1.com>
El Paso, TX USA - Sunday, May 18, 1997 at 18:55:15 (EDT)
This was my least favorite of the books so far. I don't believe that Forchen (sp?)
had a very good grasp of the game or mechanics. If he did, they didn't seem to translate
very well into his story. Additionally, I didn't find any of the characters particularly
intriguing or memorable, and found the plot slow. Hmm...perhaps "4" is too high of a rating.
Rating : 4
Jason W. Deas <De***a@r***t.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Monday, April 14, 1997 at 14:50:52 (EDT)
This is by far the best book in the series. The characters are real and you can relate to them. Unlike some books, the hero does have a few flaws. He's also an amazing spy and Hammen is just plain funny. Wasn't it SWEET when he hooked up with Norre
en at the end? I almost cried (but not really). Thank God he roasted the Walker!
Rating : 10 (the best)
Mary Van Tyne <m***m@u***j.com>
Golden, CO USA - Saturday, April 12, 1997 at 11:28:56 (EDT)
I have finished reading Arena about six days ago,and it
was by far the best fantasy book I ever read.I play M:TG
and was very pleased at the way the author describes the
creatures and uses them in the Arena.My favourite parts
began when the festival started and it just got better and
better.But the build up to the festival was just as good!
I recommend this book to everyone.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Gregory Sequeira
Edenvale, Gauteng Province South Africa - Tuesday, April 01, 1997 at 07:02:41 (EST)
I have finished reading Arena about six days ago,and it
was by far the best fantasy book I ever read.I play M:TG
and was very pleased at the way the author describes the
creatures and uses them in the Arena.My favourite parts
began when the festival started and it just got better and
better.But the build up to the festival was just as good!
I recommend this book to everyone.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Gregory Sequeira <N/A>
Edenvale, Gauteng Province South Africa - Tuesday, April 01, 1997 at 07:01:04 (EST)
It was the best book I have ever read. I usually re-read part of the book every day, and have read it about 3 or 4 times now. The main charachter, Garth One-eye is really cool. The whole book is exciting.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Bill Redmon <jredmon.adept.net>
Louisville, Ky USA - Sunday, March 16, 1997 at 01:38:12 (EST)
The first fictional Mtg book I read. Admittedly its not Lord of the Rings but if your reading the book because you like Magic this book is great. Instead of playing the game its like Living the Game ! I loved it when the Lord of the Pit comes out, eats
all the creatures and then turns on his caster.
Rating : 10 (the best)
SMCJB <[email protected]>
Houston, TX USA - Friday, January 31, 1997 at 11:45:18 (EST)
This book is just awesome. I suggest it to anyone that plays magic. I have read it three times and still I love it. You must read this book.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Bill Smith <m***p@o***l.com>
toronto, Ont canada - Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at 11:31:29 (EST)
One of the best fantasy book I had ever read... Once you started reading it...
it just keep going... going and going... just can't stop...
but one thing in the story that really bothers me though.
How can Garth beat the Walker... (according to the book, the Walker is almost unbeatable...
but anyway.... READ IT!
Rating : 9
Ivan Wong <i***n@e***t.com>
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at 06:53:30 (EST)
Great Book! When I started reading I couldn't put it down. I finished it in 2 days! It's so great that I've read it around 5 times now. I've lent the book to 3 other mtg players/non players and they loved it alsoProbably my all time favorite MTG fictio
n book.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Alfredo Estuar <l***k@s***c.ph>
Quezon , MM Philippines - Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 10:34:57 (EST)
Of all the Magic(tm) books I´ve read, this is the best.
After I started reading it I couldn´t put it down.
When you read it you get a better *feel* for the game, and
I found Magic much more interesting after I read it.
If you haven´t read it yet... DO!!!
Rating : 10 (the best)
Micael Malmqvist <e***s@m***m.se>
Mullsjö, Sweden - Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at 08:33:32 (EST)
Of all the M:TG books out in print, this is by far the most thrilling and the one story line that engrosses me.
The dueling amongst various wizards of the different houses has to be one of the closes representations of the game so far.
No other book has come close to resembling the game. The other stories, other than mentioning creatures from M:TG, could easily be any fantasy book.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Charles Unitas <n***u@e***n.net>
USA - Monday, September 30, 1996 at 19:05:08 (EST)
It is an awesome book. Unfortunately you no
longer get a cool card when you buy it. I
forgot which card came with it but the
Arena and Mana Crypt are both awesome. I liked
this book much better than the next 3 in the
series but they were still good also.
Rating : 9
andy chapman <a***n@t***u.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at 13:50:37 (EST)
I think this book is one of the best magic books out there.
the feel of the book is very much simeler to the card game the fact that it came with 2 cards was also nice :+)
Rating : 10 (the best)
matt fabisch
USA - Wednesday, September 4, 1996 at 10:40:44 (EST)
Most of the stories deal with the lives of the creatures of magic most of them are good but some don't make very much sense.
Rating : 8
Alex Raines <r***e@e***t.com>
USA - Thursday, August 29, 1996 at 16:40:30 (EST)
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- Whispering Woods
- Whispering Woods is the second Magic: the Gathering novel, and the first in a trilogy by Clayton Emery. The book follows the adventures of Gull and his sister Greensleeves. Their village destroyed, the pair goes out and joins up with a wizard, on
ly to find adventure, magic, friendship, and betrayal.
- by Clayton Emery, Paperback
- published March 1995
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I had this and Arena at the same time, and I simply WOULD NOT read this. Arena was by far superior. This books starts out slow, took a long time to actually hook up with the game of Magic, and then had decency, but it was concealed. Books 2 and 3 of
the trilogy(Shattered Chains and FInal Sacrifice) and much better.
Rating : 7
Charles Schwartz <z***a@n***o.com>
Pembroke Pines, FL USA - Friday, April 18, 1997 at 05:31:09 (EDT)
This is the slowest book of the trilogy. There is few magic wars and the part at the end gets rather confusing when we realize that both Lily and Greensleeves are Wizards. How can the Whispering Woods be stunting Greensleeves if they are full of Magic?
And were the other dancing girls wizards also? or did Lily get past Towser's eye accidentally?
Rating : 6
Daniel J. Peirano <a***r@l***t.com>
Corte Madera, CA USA - Monday, January 27, 1997 at 01:14:40 (EST)
This is the only book I've read but it has such a great story line. This book made me think of a lot of things after I read it. And after I've read it I seam to like the game even more than before.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Shaun
Houston, Tx USA - Friday, January 24, 1997 at 19:51:51 (EST)
Interesting book... not as good as the other two books of the trilogy (Shattered Chains and Final Sacrifice), but still a decent book. I think it has much more flavor and detail than Arena...
Rating : 7
Chris Smith
New York City, NY USA - Friday, November 15, 1996 at 01:17:39 (EST)
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- Shattered Chains
- Gull and Greensleeves tried to use their abilities to break the power of the wizards. Their mana vault might have helped, if they'd known how to control it. Then a
hero of Benalia was sent to stop them and their mana vault came alive. Things couldn't get any worse--or so they thought.
- by Clayton Emery, Paperback
- published March 1995
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this book was good in because it tied in with Arena more than the others....i had familliar characters....however Arena was better
Rating : 9
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USA - Tuesday, August 05, 1997 at 15:25:54 (EDT)
A really good story that has captivating battle sequences.
Rating : 9
Denis Illige-Sau
USA - Saturday, November 16, 1996 at 19:02:38 (EST)
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- Final Sacrifice
- From mountains to oceans, battlefields to crypts, the Archdruid Greensleeves travels with her ragged troops searching for spells to defeat an army of wizards and
end their reign of terror. Greensleeves, Gull and their outnumbered army realize that only one last desperate spell can save them. But to unleash it, Greensleeves must
be willing to make the final sacrifice.
- by Clayton Emery, Paperback
- published May 1,1995
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this book was pretty good, the desciptions of lat-nam where facinateing. but hey! on page 75 or so lily goes over the battles they have won and one of their victorys is garth one-eye from arena! no little druid could beat him! I'd like to know more abo
ut his surrender!
Rating : 7
lord tragus
longmont, co USA - Sunday, January 12, 1997 at 19:44:51 (EST)
Intriguing book with an awesome battle seen at the end!!
Rating : 9
Sue Banks
Seattle, WWA USA - Monday, November 18, 1996 at 03:03:25 (EST)
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- The Cursed Land
- Set in a magical and compelling world called Dominia, this story is based on the hot trading card game, MAGIC: The Gathering. Fans of the game--which has sold
over one billion cards--are turning to this inventive new book series to explore breathtaking new adventures featuring the characters of the game.
- by Teri McLaren, Paperback
- published September, 1995
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after you've finished the previous books in the Magic series , this book seems truly pitiful and boreing
Rating : 1 (the worst)
Jared
USA - Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 18:00:41 (EDT)
I couldn't even finish this book. I think I made it through about a hundred pages. There is simply way too much description. I could see the characters and places very well but frankly, I didn't care.
Rating : 1 (the worst)
Todd Leroy Hammerstrom <o***r@o***m.com>
APO, AE - Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at 06:54:20 (EDT)
This book was slow and uninteresting...I fell asleep reading it on more than one occasion. Worst of all, it is only distantly related to the game... this is one of the worst of the series.
Rating : 3
Sean McKeown <Ga***d@o***d.com>
Manhasset , NY USA - Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at 13:27:52 (EDT)
I think this book is pretty good. Contrary to what the other
guy said this book was really captivating. I got it over winter
break from college. I could have easily read it in one day
but then I would not have had anything better to do. Great book
very hard to but down. I'd say this one is 2nd only to the
first book ARENA...
Rating : 8
Michael Katchmar <t***a@f***e.edu>
Ontartio, NY USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 10:52:29 (EST)
It was a snooze and a half. The plotline was weak and just too boring.
Rating : 2
Scott
ns Canada - Friday, November 22, 1996 at 14:02:11 (EST)
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- The Prodigal Sorcerer
- With nearly one billion cards sold since its August, 1993 introduction, Magic: The Gathering is the hottest role-playing game system on the market. In the latest
volume of the book series, fans of the game discover imaginative new wonders in the dazzling world of Dominica.
- by Mark Summer, Paperback
- published November 1, 1995
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This book really had nothing to do with the game, which is okay but it didn't really make use of the background either. I can't figure out why it's called The Prodigal Sorcerer because the character isn't important as a character (he's more of a tool)
. It is entertaining enough to keep you reading but not good enough to talk about. Note: Any fans of the "Viashino" cards should check this out for their origin. The Viashino Warrior from Mirage looks just like I thought it should after reading the bo
ok but I don't think he belongs in a desert.
Rating : 5
Todd Leroy Hammerstrom <o***r@o***m.com>
APO, AE - Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at 06:51:57 (EDT)
This was a really good book and the first one that I read in the MTG series. It was good because (like Arena) it centered around one caracter. This one is second in my list right behind Arena.
Rating : 8
Kris <[email protected]>
Natchitoches, La USA - Saturday, February 15, 1997 at 00:43:39 (EST)
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- Ashes of the Sun
- The extraordinarily successful trading card game Magic: The Gathering has spawned the hottest new book series since Dragonlance. The novels are set in the
compelling world of Dominia, where readers are invited to delve further into the magic in this seventh volume based on the game.
- by Hanovi Braddock, Paperback
- published March 1, 1996
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This book is one of the most well thought out pieces of literature that I have read since More's Utopia. I would recommend this book for just about anyone involved in Magic.
Rating : 9
Jaybie Cantey <[email protected]>
Camden, SC USA - Saturday, March 08, 1997 at 15:20:39 (EST)
This was undoubtedly one of the best books I have ever read. By the end of the book you really feel sad for the main characters, and feel like you know them. I'm not going to give away any of the plot, but it was an awesome book.
Rating : 10 (the best)
Ariel <Ariel_Elias-Ba***h@m***o.com>
merion, pa USA - Monday, February 17, 1997 at 11:53:38 (EST)
I thought that this was an excellent book, showing the journey of Asyesh, a wrestler from the fallen court of Oneah, spreading her tales of the once greastest civilization to all would will listen. But . . . she is captured by minotaurs, and eventuall
y ends up teaching the goblins she once killed, and her dream of Oneah might--possibly--rise again.
Rating : 8
Sam Lipoff <l***i@h***a.com>
Newton, MA USA - Sunday, February 02, 1997 at 17:04:24 (EST)
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- Song of Time
- Cheyne, a young archaeologist with no past of his own, is determined to solve the ancient riddle before it's too late. Aided only by his wits, an old music box, and
several unexpected companions, Cheyne must find the Armageddon clock--before time runs out and the angry Beast of the Hours wakes again.
- by Teri McLaren, Paperback
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Interesting book... not as good as the first few books of the series, but definitely better than Ashes...
Rating : 8
Jim
Seattle, WWA USA - Sunday, February 09, 1997 at 03:38:12 (EST)
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- And Peace Shall Sleep
- Reod Dai was being paid big money--elf money--to stir up trouble along the Icatian-Goblin border. And the Havenwood elves were getting their money's worth.
When the elves abruptly cancel his contract, Reod finds himself low on funds and lower on options, and sets off on his way to Havenwood in a desperate attempt to
reason with the elves.
- by Sonia Orin Lyris, Paperback
- published July 1, 1996
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My friend Chris and I ( Chris is Cikar in our stories) have been experimentng with Reod, and the House Dai in an interactive AOL fantasy game......for about 2 years now. The results.....are surprising. I am veyr good with words, and have won awards with poetry, and stories and such. Chris and I were dedicated to bringing Reod to life. I portrayed Reod...origionally with no family, and simply the revolutionary he's always been,. with major concerns for the world, and using his larger perspective. Most people in this AOL system know of Reod, and he is feared, and well respected...and one of the most hunted people in the world. The land in AOL is Rhydin. Reod is still the major revolutionary, having brought down several of the major guilds single-handedly (the players in it'll know what I'm talking about) and has organized several groups of his own, becoming the leader of a major intelligence network, and leading a large shadowy army against the major guilds...DETH, the CoD,and such. Anyways, that's not my purpose. I wanted too tell you about the story Cikar and I are writing. Reod is immortal ( aging wise, but still able to be killed), and has become the major shadowy figure throughout history, much like Flagg in Stephen King's Eye of the Dragon. We've gotten incredibly detailed, and have remained true to form. I invite others to comment......and ask about our story. It's quite complicated, and not something easily explained here. Suffice to say......it's intresting, with the paladin-state of Icatia playing a large part in his past....or should I say.....his FAMILY's past....
-Sean
Rating : 10 (the best)
Sean <Lt Ss***g@o***o.com>
Fayetteville, NC USA - Monday, November 03, 1997 at 10:17:27 (EST)
I agree w/ the prev review. This is a great Fallen Empires book. I really hope for a sequel. I like fallen empires and this book gives me a peek never seen before. :)
Rating : 9
Alfredo Estuar <l***k@s***c.ph>
Quezon , M Philippines - Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 10:37:55 (EST)
lso a very good magic book though difrent from the first 4 it still has a feel of the fallen empires set I could not put this book down and I hope there is a sequill soon
Rating : 10 (the best)
matt fabisch
USA - Wednesday, September 4, 1996 at 10:46:57 (EST)
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