Nemesis (Magic the Gathering: Masquerade Cycle, Bk. II) [Mass Market Paperback]

Paul B. Thompson (Author), Mark Zug (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

A new threat looms on the horizon.

The long-awaited completion of Rath is approaching. The Dark Lord's plans to invade Dominaria will soon see fruition. Only the struggle for power in this artificial plane remains. Urza Planeswalker will not stop the Phyrexian empire.

Witness the creation of his nemesis.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786915595
• ISBN-13: 978-0786915590
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Twisted and Gory, February 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Nemesis (Magic the Gathering: Masquerade Cycle, Bk. II) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book explains it all! Ertai, Greven, Crovax, Volrath, and a new character, Belbe, all fit into this twisted book of hatred! The sheer power and definite details of gore were incredibly pleasing to the mind. The wars, destruction, and surprises were cleverly thought up. A must for those of you who like to read books that are twisted and gory.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best MTG book out there!, April 9, 2003

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Scott (Somewhere you'll never know) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nemesis (Magic the Gathering: Masquerade Cycle, Bk. II) (Mass Market Paperback)

No book even comes close to comparing to this. The story tells how new evincars are chosen to lead Rath. Ertai, who is a former weatherlight crewman, is up for the post against his "friend" Crovax. The Phyrexian emissary, Belbe, comes to choose but a 'slight' mishap slows down her choice. Each contestant is set on a task, Crovax to quell a rebellion and Ertai to develop control over flowstone. But torwards the end Greven il-Vec and a mysterious figure named 'Furah' interupt the naming of the new evincar. That became the best fight in the whole MTG series, better then Gerrard and Volrath.

Hint Hint.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, a Fresh Take on Things, June 3, 2002

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J. D. Cicci "lcicci" (Peckville, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nemesis (Magic the Gathering: Masquerade Cycle, Bk. II) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the sixth or seventh book that I've read in the M:TG series. I really enjoyed this to other books because it takes a much different approach. It is about Belbe, Emissary of Phyrexia, who must choose one of the several would-be-kings, a new Evincar of Rath. The book is very interesting and gives you a much more in-depth look at the intricacies of Rath than the previous book "Rath and Storm". Everything is handled extremely well from character traits, to the plot and storyline, to minute details. My only gripe is the fact that one of the candidates was pre-chosen and continuously gains more strength and grows insanely powerful throughout the book. The others never had a chance; including an old face who appears later. I won't ruin any of the story for you, but if you've played the card game you probably already know the outcome as I did. It's still a wonderful read. Highly recommended. Overall I give this about a 9 out of 10.