Chainer's Torment (Magic: The Gathering--Odyssey Cycle, Book II) [Mass Market Paperback]

Scott McGough (Author)

Book Description

Series: Odyssey Cycle | Publication Date: January 1, 2002

Something horrible lurks in Cabal City.

In the pit-fighting arenas, a Cabal dementia caster enters a trance. Deep in the recesses of his mind skulk horrors and unimaginable nightmares, and no longer do those monstrosities wait until dark to come out.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Scott McGough is a former Magic: The Gathering(r) continuity editor for Wizards of the Coast, Inc. He has contributed stories to several Magic(r) anthologies, including The Dragons of Magic and They Myths of Magic. This is his first novel for Wizards of the Cost. He lives in Washington.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786926961
• ISBN-13: 978-0786926961
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!, September 8, 2004

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The Association "Tim K." (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chainer's Torment (Magic: The Gathering--Odyssey Cycle, Book II) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a superb read. It is, by far, the best of the three Odyssey block books.

In a nutshell, the first half or so covers the same timespan as Odyssey, just from Chainer's point of view. While Kamahl is off chasing the Mirari, Chainer is developing his magical skills and is rapidly ascending the ranks as the Cabal's best dementist. With the aid of the Mirari (he is the only person so far who has been able to control it), he seems virtually unstoppable. The view into the Cabal's dark intentions is quite entertaining, as we learn more and more about the mysterious Calchexas, the Cabal Patriarch. The book ends in a big climax and leaves readers with an excellent starting point for Judgment.

This book earns a well-deserved 5 stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good, but not brothers war, January 13, 2003

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SQUIRRELS (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chainer's Torment (Magic: The Gathering--Odyssey Cycle, Book II) (Mass Market Paperback)

an awesome book, but im questioning whether is really good, or just good. Odyssey was, i hate to put it this way, but, garbage. I advise ANYONE to stay away from anything written by Vance Moore. i think what made torment seem so good, is that odyssey so bad. though the book was extremely good, emotional, the ending was nice too, i look foward to scott's next book for magic, he seems promising just by reading torment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars magic lovers' extrordinairre!!, April 15, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Chainer's Torment (Magic: The Gathering--Odyssey Cycle, Book II) (Mass Market Paperback)

Chainer's torment,an astounding tale of the world of magic and a young cabalist in Cabal City.Book two of the odyssey cycle.Chainer is ordered by the Cabal Leader(A.K.A.The First) to meet up with Kamahl the barbarian,a pit fighter with a high chance of winning the mirari, an orb which is a well of infinite energy.Chainer and Kamahl become the house team for the cabal but split up when the First ask them to take a dive against Kamahl's sister, Jeska and a dwarf, Balthor. Kamahl refuses so Chainer takes them on himself. When he fights them he gets his arm blown off.
The message in this book is saying that "with power comes responsibility".If you cannot contain your own power you will become only the broken shell of a human being.