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Vampire The Masquerade: Masquerade of the Red Death #3
The Unbeholden
The breathtaking conclusion to The Masquerade of the Red Death trilogy. Time is running out for Dire McCann and Alicia Varney. Despite all efforts, ancient monsters once again walk the face of the Earth, and the mysterious vampire known as the Red Death and his minions are preparing to seize control of the two most powerful organizations that rule the World of Darkness. Now is the time for the final battle of the Unbeholden.
373 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 1996
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Robert Weinberg
192 books54 followersAlso published as Harrison Denmark.
Robert Weinberg (also credited as Bob Weinberg) was an American author. His work spans several genres including non-fiction, science fiction, horror, and comic books.
Weinberg sold his first story in 1967. Most of his writing career was conducted part-time while also owning a bookstore; he became a full time writer after 1997.
Weinberg was also an editor, and edited books in the fields of horror, science fiction and western. In comics, Weinberg wrote for Marvel Comics; his first job was on the series Cable, and he later created the series Nightside.
Wikipedia entry: Robert Weinberg
Robert Weinberg (also credited as Bob Weinberg) was an American author. His work spans several genres including non-fiction, science fiction, horror, and comic books.
Weinberg sold his first story in 1967. Most of his writing career was conducted part-time while also owning a bookstore; he became a full time writer after 1997.
Weinberg was also an editor, and edited books in the fields of horror, science fiction and western. In comics, Weinberg wrote for Marvel Comics; his first job was on the series Cable, and he later created the series Nightside.
Wikipedia entry: Robert Weinberg
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January 10, 2014
-Traca final del ejercicio de mercadotecnia de White Wolf.-
Género. Narrativa Fantástica.
Lo que nos cuenta. Los acontecimientos se han disparado de tal forma que hasta el Inconnu debe tomar partido ante lo que parece el enfrentamiento final. Los Nictuku caminan de nuevo y en Tel-Aviv un grupo de vampiros y magos debe enfrentarse a uno de ellos. En Nueva Yersey, Alicia sabe que el Sabbat está siendo atacado desde dentro y viaja a Europa a encontrarse con Phantomas, que sigue recopilando datos pero que no termina de entender el rompecabezas que implica a tantos vampiros de lugares muy diferentes y de distintas generaciones. Tercer y último libro de la trilogía La Mascarada de laMuerte Roja.
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Género. Narrativa Fantástica.
Lo que nos cuenta. Los acontecimientos se han disparado de tal forma que hasta el Inconnu debe tomar partido ante lo que parece el enfrentamiento final. Los Nictuku caminan de nuevo y en Tel-Aviv un grupo de vampiros y magos debe enfrentarse a uno de ellos. En Nueva Yersey, Alicia sabe que el Sabbat está siendo atacado desde dentro y viaja a Europa a encontrarse con Phantomas, que sigue recopilando datos pero que no termina de entender el rompecabezas que implica a tantos vampiros de lugares muy diferentes y de distintas generaciones. Tercer y último libro de la trilogía La Mascarada de laMuerte Roja.
¿Quiere saber más de este libro, sin spoilers? Visite:
http://librosdeolethros.blogspot.com/...
January 10, 2014
-Traca final del ejercicio de mercadotecnia de White Wolf.-
Género. Narrativa Fantástica.
Lo que nos cuenta. Los acontecimientos se han disparado de tal forma que hasta el Inconnu debe tomar partido ante lo que parece el enfrentamiento final. Los Nictuku caminan de nuevo y en Tel-Aviv un grupo de vampiros y magos debe enfrentarse a uno de ellos. En Nueva Yersey, Alicia sabe que el Sabbat está siendo atacado desde dentro y viaja a Europa a encontrarse con Phantomas, que sigue recopilando datos pero que no termina de entender el rompecabezas que implica a tantos vampiros de lugares muy diferentes y de distintas generaciones. Tercer y último libro de la trilogía La Mascarada de laMuerte Roja.
¿Quiere saber más de este libro, sin spoilers? Visite:
http://librosdeolethros.blogspot.com/...
Género. Narrativa Fantástica.
Lo que nos cuenta. Los acontecimientos se han disparado de tal forma que hasta el Inconnu debe tomar partido ante lo que parece el enfrentamiento final. Los Nictuku caminan de nuevo y en Tel-Aviv un grupo de vampiros y magos debe enfrentarse a uno de ellos. En Nueva Yersey, Alicia sabe que el Sabbat está siendo atacado desde dentro y viaja a Europa a encontrarse con Phantomas, que sigue recopilando datos pero que no termina de entender el rompecabezas que implica a tantos vampiros de lugares muy diferentes y de distintas generaciones. Tercer y último libro de la trilogía La Mascarada de laMuerte Roja.
¿Quiere saber más de este libro, sin spoilers? Visite:
http://librosdeolethros.blogspot.com/...
May 31, 2019
Final de esta interesante trilogía, en este último libro se acaban de desvelar todos los misterios (aunque algunos ya los ibamos sospechando) y cierra de manera satisfactoria la mascarada de la muerte roja, aunque deja otros hilos en el aire. Al estar basado en un juego de rol de los más populares del mundo hay muchísimo material al respecto, pero me ha gustado mucho esta saga novelizada (el resto de cosas que había leido eran relatos o fragmentos independientes, como el libro de Nod que encontré por internet hace 20 años), tendré que investigar a ver si hay mas novelas de este tipo relacionadas con el universo Vampire.
October 28, 2016
Tan buena como la mejor película que te puedas topar en el golden choice después de las 2 am y con tanto han service como para escribir una docena de fanfics.
Amé tanto esta trilogía que ya estoy buscando más del antiguo World of darkness.
Amé tanto esta trilogía que ya estoy buscando más del antiguo World of darkness.
July 9, 2018
I absolutely loved this brilliantly schemed trilogy. I have no words beyond that.
December 27, 2022
For RPG fiction this was a blast. Fun battles and the culmination of the plot from the first two books made it worth it. If you know what you're getting and don't expect more you'll enjoy it.
August 1, 2018
This was a good finale to the series.
I felt too much time was spent recounting past events and developing new characters. At the hallway point I was wondering how in the world all the story lines were going to be cleared up. Well, they aren’t.
We still don’t know exactly who Rachael and Rueben are. In the grand scheme, it doesn’t matter. Dire McCain is also left as a mystery to his lineage. The only problem I had with him is, he is supposed to be the most powerful and feared man in the world since he is the vessel for the Dark Messiah-Lameth Yet, his character doesn’t play the part. Odd.
What we do know is Flavia gets her revenge, Phantomas’ research helps expose who the Red Death is and how to defeat him. Madeleine Giovanni avenges her father’s death when she challenges Don Caravelli. Alicia Varney exposes Melinda Galbraith and the force behind her
It was interesting to see how the Red Death had the main leaders in Europe and the United States all in a meeting to discuss who and what he was and how to defeat him. Think, St. Valentines Massacre or the Godfather part one, where all the opposition is eliminated in one large stroke. At least, that’s his plan. What he doesn’t realize is he is a pawn in his own game.
I can’t forget the great scene in Paris at Café de la Paix. Don Caravelli has called all his sub-bosses together and put on bounty on Dire, Madeleine and Alicia if she gets in the way. When the mob shows up, it’s the Fourth of July in Paris. Lot of good action.
Did find some more grammatical issues, but they were only minor speed bumps. Way too many name tags for my taste especially when only two people are speaking.
Who will like this? As I understand, the books are based off a game from the late eighties, early nineties. If you’re a Dungeon and Dragon fan, this series will be a true treat. Also, if you’re looking for an interesting, well-structured vampire tale, you’ll enjoy this one.
Four Stars
I felt too much time was spent recounting past events and developing new characters. At the hallway point I was wondering how in the world all the story lines were going to be cleared up. Well, they aren’t.
We still don’t know exactly who Rachael and Rueben are. In the grand scheme, it doesn’t matter. Dire McCain is also left as a mystery to his lineage. The only problem I had with him is, he is supposed to be the most powerful and feared man in the world since he is the vessel for the Dark Messiah-Lameth Yet, his character doesn’t play the part. Odd.
What we do know is Flavia gets her revenge, Phantomas’ research helps expose who the Red Death is and how to defeat him. Madeleine Giovanni avenges her father’s death when she challenges Don Caravelli. Alicia Varney exposes Melinda Galbraith and the force behind her
It was interesting to see how the Red Death had the main leaders in Europe and the United States all in a meeting to discuss who and what he was and how to defeat him. Think, St. Valentines Massacre or the Godfather part one, where all the opposition is eliminated in one large stroke. At least, that’s his plan. What he doesn’t realize is he is a pawn in his own game.
I can’t forget the great scene in Paris at Café de la Paix. Don Caravelli has called all his sub-bosses together and put on bounty on Dire, Madeleine and Alicia if she gets in the way. When the mob shows up, it’s the Fourth of July in Paris. Lot of good action.
Did find some more grammatical issues, but they were only minor speed bumps. Way too many name tags for my taste especially when only two people are speaking.
Who will like this? As I understand, the books are based off a game from the late eighties, early nineties. If you’re a Dungeon and Dragon fan, this series will be a true treat. Also, if you’re looking for an interesting, well-structured vampire tale, you’ll enjoy this one.
Four Stars
March 30, 2010
Book 3 of the Masquerade of the Red Death trilogy.
This book was lent to me years ago and I finished all three in two days, if that says anything.
These books are set in White Wolf's world of Vampire the Masquerade, which is a terribly interesting place to begin with, and which is probably why I found these so delicious to read. They were a great introduction to the World of Darkness for me, with a nice view of many clans all at once (I think a couple clans didn't make it in here, like the Salburi, but with so many clans, I think Weinberg did a great job with what he did).
Likable characters, compelling storyline. Maybe not the best vampire trilogy ever, but it caught and held my attention. Definitely entertaining if one enjoys VtM.
These books are out of print, so if you are interested in reading and happen to find them, best snatch them up asap.
This book was lent to me years ago and I finished all three in two days, if that says anything.
These books are set in White Wolf's world of Vampire the Masquerade, which is a terribly interesting place to begin with, and which is probably why I found these so delicious to read. They were a great introduction to the World of Darkness for me, with a nice view of many clans all at once (I think a couple clans didn't make it in here, like the Salburi, but with so many clans, I think Weinberg did a great job with what he did).
Likable characters, compelling storyline. Maybe not the best vampire trilogy ever, but it caught and held my attention. Definitely entertaining if one enjoys VtM.
These books are out of print, so if you are interested in reading and happen to find them, best snatch them up asap.
June 16, 2009
By far the most enjoyable of the three books and just barely missing out on a four star rating. Grammatical errors and typos were almost nonexistent in this book. Also there were characters that I cared about, though they were not focused on enough.
June 23, 2009
Good read for 2nd Ed WoD fans.
September 29, 2009
love this trilogy!!!
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October 22, 2016Figuras fantásticas: Vampiro.
August 27, 2022
1.75 stars. The whole story isn't worthy of a trilogy.
For much better White Wolf Vampire fiction, I'd suggest The Dark Ages novels or Byers' "The Ebon Mask".
For much better White Wolf Vampire fiction, I'd suggest The Dark Ages novels or Byers' "The Ebon Mask".
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