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by: Elaine Cunningham
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
EAN: 9780786915613
ISBN: 0786915617
Label: Wizards of the Coast
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: April 01, 2000
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: April 01, 2000
Sales Rank: 268385
Studio: Wizards of the Coast
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Product Description:
Some are born with magic.
Some without.
Matteo, un-magical counselor to the mighty of Halruaa, has devoted his life to the truth -- until he finds that he may have a hidden spark of magic after all. Now, with only a street waif for a companion, he's on the run from the mysterious Cabal. In the dismal Swamp of Akhlaur, Matteo will seek his own truth while battling a creature out of his nightmares.
But something even worse is on his trail: a relentless persecutor of magic. The Magehound.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Strange setting-detatched feelings.
I waited a few years to read this trilogy. I had reservations to begin. It starts out in a far removed corner of the Forgotten Realms mostly overlooked within the vast setting-Halruaa. This held promise in the capable hands of Ms. Cunningham who has thilled me with her previous tales of Humans, Elves, Dwarves and Drow. Now she turns our attention to a land ruled predominantly by Human wizards.
There was something missing here. The fabled flying ships were not as powerful as I had expected. ... Read More
Rating:  - Fun adventure through Halruaa, with a few problems.
In "Magehound", Forgotten Realms regular Elaine Cunningham spins a tale of the magic rich land Halruaa, an area seldomly explored by Realms novelists. Cunningham is known primarily for her stories of the elves and their societies across Faerun, so this is a bit of departure from her standard comfort zone. Fans of Elaine's other books, while no doubt will be disappointed that her more well known characters are not present here, will be delighted that this book does have several elven characters who play ... Read More
Rating:  - Meh'
I found this book to be pretty boring actually. I didn't think this book was original enough, and didn't feel at all attached to any of the characters. This is just another Forgotten Realms type book. I think if you want to read fantasy and something original, you should read RA Salvatore or Terry Brooks. Although RA Salvatore does write for Forgotten Realms, his books are much more original.
Rating: - The Magehound - classic Forgotten Realms
This book was a cool read. It has some interesting creatures, and I am not just talking about the laraken either. I have enjoyed reading Forgotten Realms books off and on for years. They are easy to read and enjoy. Elaine Cunningham is one of the best writers for F.R. since R.A.Salvatore. I am looking forward to reading the last two books in the series. Peace.
Rating:  - Come visit mighty Halruaa!
As with most tales begun in a new and enchanting land, The Magehound begins with a hefty dose of introductions. Here you'll meet Matteo: Jordaini counselor, his counterpart Andris, a strange girl named Tzigone, and Kiva: an elven inquisitor that isn't what she seems. Then the plot kicks in, and it would do you well to keep up.
Author Elaine Cunningham demonstrates remarkable creativity and subtlety with her stories, and The Magehound doesn't disappoint. Behind all the magic and swordplay, something ... Read More
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