Books by Matt Forbeck
Dungeonology (Ologies)
by Matt Forbeck
A treasure trove of lore for new adventurers!
The world's most beloved roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons, joins the legendary 'Ology series as the renowned guide Volo Geddarm takes you on an unforgettable journey through the Forgotten Realms. From the dreaming spires of Waterdeep to the frozen majesty of Drizzt Do'Urden's Icewind Dale, and from the despicable Underdark to the mysterious Underchasm, you'll learn the history, secrets, and wonders of this incredible world.
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Marked for Death
by Matt Forbeck
Marked for Death begins a new epic trilogy set in the world of Eberron, Wizards of the Coast’s newest D&D® campaign setting.
The Eberron world will continue to grow through new roleplaying game products, novels, miniatures, and electronic games.
AUTHOR BIO: Matt Forbeck has written and designed games for more than 14 years, for which he has garnered several awards. His most recent title for Wizards of the Coast was Secret of the Spiritkeeper, the kickoff novel for the Knights of the Silver Dragon™ young reader series for Mirrorstone™ Books.
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Secret of the Spiritkeeper (Dungeons and Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon, Book 1)
by Matt Forbeck
The first title in an all-new series for young readers, complete with its very own book club!
Search for the Spiritkeeper launches a new series of adventures written specifically for readers ages 8-10. Sized to fit the young reader market, the series features a group of young companions who, through their heroic deeds, become members of the Order of the Knights of the Silver Dragon. This opportunity will be extended to readers of the series as well through the Knights of the Silver Dragon book club. Young readers are encouraged to join and participate in the club, and in turn they will receive free giveaways, special correspondence, and other benefits. The club will be emphasized in the floor display for this title, which will showcase a promotional silver dragon miniature available free with purchase. Fans will also be encouraged to interact with the club through a special website.
The first title in an all-new series for young readers, complete with its very own book club!
Search for the Spiritkeeper launches a new series of adventures written specifically for readers ages 8-10. Sized to fit the young reader market, the series features a group of young companions who, through their heroic deeds, become members of the Order of the Knights of the Silver Dragon. This opportunity will be extended to readers of the series as well through the Knights of the Silver Dragon book club. Young readers are encouraged to join and participate in the club, and in turn they will receive free giveaways, special correspondence, and other benefits. The club will be emphasized in the floor display for this title, which will showcase a promotional silver dragon miniature available free with purchase. Fans will also be encouraged to interact with the club through a special website.
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Marvel's The Avengers Encyclopedia
by Daniel Wallace, Matt Forbeck
The most comprehensive single volume ever published on Marvel's premier Super Hero team, Marvel's The Avengers Encyclopedia is an expansive encyclopedia detailing the genesis of the team and its individual heroes and foes. Explore the origins and powers of more than 250 characters and 40 teams and lineups including fan-favorites such as Captain America and Black Widow.
Discover twenty of the most significant storylines in The Avengers' history and see prominent characters, such as Iron Man and Thor, explored in impressive detail, with special features including a lineup of Iron Man's many suits and all the characters who have wielded Thor's hammer.
Structured in a fun and accessible way and packed with fantastic comic book art, Marvel's The Avengers Encyclopedia is a must-have guide to Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
© 2015 MARVEL
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More Forbidden Knowledge: 101 New Things NOT Everyone Should Know How to Do
by Matt Forbeck
Adrenaline junkies took to the first edition like a Molotov cocktail to an empty car, and now we’re back with the eyebrow singeing, nerve-shaking, possible assault-charge causing, second round of forbidden knowledge. Where its predecessor pushed the limits and put the pedal to the metal, this followup explodes through boundaries and sets the reader in a tailspin of danger, temptation, and fun. Inside this edgy four-color self-destruction manual, you will learn how to: Become a mercenary; Amputate a limb; Summon a demon; Pass a drug test; Kite checks; and more. Certain to cause some laughs, scrapes, burns, and scarring—emotional and physical—this book packs twice the punch, kick, and fun.
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Dungeons & Dragons: The Mad Mage's Academy: An Endless Quest Book
by Matt Forbeck
Welcome to the Forgotten Realms Endless Quest books, where you don’t just read a fantastic tale. You become the hero — and choose your own fate.
You have been tasked with stealing the spell book of Halaster Blackcloak, the mad mage who controls the halls of Undermountain. The book is secreted away inside the halls of a magic academy, so you must navigate your way in by posing as a new student. But you need to move quickly in order to locate the spell book, steal it, and get away without being caught by the mad mage himself. Be on your guard, rogue.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Escape from Castle Ravenloft: An Endless Quest Book
by Matt Forbeck
Welcome to the Forgotten Realms Endless Quest books, where you don’t just read a fantastic tale. You become the hero — and choose your own fate.
You have entered the mist-shrouded realm of Ravenloft, where you attract the attention of Count Strahd, who decides to make you one of his vampire spawn. After awakening to find yourself alone within the walls of Castle Ravenloft, you must figure out how to escape the vampire lord’s Gothic lair before you are doomed to become his slave for all time. Keep your wits about you, cleric.
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DK Adventures: Marvel The Avengers: Battle Against Ultron
by Matt Forbeck
Some Super Villains are just too powerful for one Super Hero alone to conquer — and this is where The Avengers come in! These brave adventurers have been using their powers to protect the Earth for many years — but once they join forces, they become truly unbeatable. From Iron Man to the Hulk, meet all the fascinating Heroes that make up Earth's mightiest team of Super Heroes in the all-new DK Adventures: Marvel Avengers: Battle Against Ultron.
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The Con Job
by Matt Forbeck, Electric Entertainment
The rich and powerful take what they want. We steal it back for you.
When a disreputable dealer starts swindling aged and ailing comic-book creators out of their wealth—and their high-valued comics and artwork—the daughter of one victim comes to ex-insurance investigator Nathan Ford and his team of counter-crooks for help.
Their scheme: run a con at the Comic-Con International, where the crook intends to sell the goods. But there’s more going on than simple theft. An arson plot is in motion that will not only destroy countless rare collectibles, but may end up costing lives.
With time short, the team must take down a ruthless mark whose true motives have yet to be revealed…
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Dungeons & Dragons: Escape the Underdark: An Endless Quest Book
by Matt Forbeck
Welcome to the Forgotten Realms Endless Quest books, where you don’t just read a fantastic tale. You become the hero — and choose your own fate.
You awaken in an underground cell, stripped of your armor and your sword. Your fellow prisoners inform you that you’re trapped in the Underdark, soon to be taken to the great drow city of Menzoberranzan and sold off as a slave. But word is that demons are stirring in the underworld’s depth. Perhaps you can use that to break free, fighter.
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Dungeons & Dragons: To Catch a Thief: An Endless Quest Book
by Matt Forbeck
Welcome to the Forgotten Realms Endless Quest books, where you don’t just read a fantastic tale. You become the hero — and choose your own fate.
When you tried to pick the pocket of a civilar in the night-shrouded streets of Waterdeep, you never thought she’d catch you — and you never dreamed she’d force you into her service. Now you must find the baby griffon stolen by the beholder Xanathar, leader of the city’s powerful Thieves’ Guild. And if you should fail . . . you can count on spending the rest of your life behind bars, rogue.
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Minecraft: Roll for Adventure: The Temple of the Charged Creeper
by Matt Forbeck, Marty Forbeck
Roll the dice to create your very own Minecraft story in this tabletop game—with dice, instructions, and an adventure book!
When a village is raided by illagers, its poor inhabitants seek the aid of a mighty hero to track down the invaders. They need someone brave, clever, and determined. They need you!
Make crucial decisions, craft powerful items, roll dice to battle mobs, and explore the Overworld on your epic journey to discover and destroy the mysterious Temple of the Charged Creeper. This book contains:
• A complete adventure book with a bestiary of wicked mobs and a collection of perilous adventure locations.
• Four dice to help—or hurt—you as you battle mysterious foes.
• A removable character sheet and rules reference to help you track your heroic progress (or to let you play with a friend as your narrator!).
So sharpen your sword, prepare your pickaxe, and grab your green dice. Your epic Minecraft adventure begins now!
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Minecraft Legends: Return of the Piglins An Official Minecraft Novel
by Matt Forbeck
The mythic past of Minecraft Legends returns to threaten the Overworld in this official novel!
Farnum dreams of running a famous zoo. But though the mobs he keeps are adorable, none of them draws anything close to a crowd. Farnum needs something strange and new—but he’s the furthest thing from an adventurer. It takes a lot of convincing from his friends, but Farnum finally takes a chance and goes with them to explore a lush new biome . . . which is how he ends up falling down a waterfall and washing up in front of a mysterious purple portal.
Kritten has advised many powerful piglins. Few have been as fearsome or demanding as the Great Bungus. If Kritten wants their head to stay on their shoulders, the pint-sized piglin advisor is going to need to find their clan more land. And fast. At their most desperate point, they discover a cavern filled with ancient piglin carvings, depicting a legend that may have all the answers they’re looking for. Once upon a time, three fabled piglin hordes left the Nether behind and made war on the Overworld. And Kritten thinks they might just have a way to do the same now. All they need is the help of someone in the Overworld foolish enough to trust them . . . someone like Farnum.
Together, zookeeper and piglin are about to carve out a legend of their own. And the Overworld may never be the same!
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Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager An Official Minecraft Novel
by Matt Forbeck
Learn the tragic origins of the wicked Arch-Illager in this official Minecraft novel, a prequel to Minecraft Dungeons!
Brave heroes have banded together to take a perilous journey through the war-torn Overworld to defeat the Arch-Illager and his formidable army. But how did that army come to be? And just where did the Arch-Illager come from?
The terrible truth behind the Arch-Illager is that he never asked for ultimate power. Known as Archie, this little Illager is bullied by his fellow Illagers and mistrusted by fearful Villagers. Archie only ever wanted a place to call home, but he finds himself shunned by all. As he wanders through deep forests and up craggy mountains, he stumbles upon a dark cavern—with a sinister secret waiting inside.
Archie discovers an object that whispers to him promises of power: the Orb of Dominance. With it, Archie realizes he can wield incredible magic and reshape a world that turned its back on him. All he needs to do is exactly what it tells him . . .
After all, it’s called the Orb of Dominance for a reason, right? But is it named for the way Archie uses it—or is it using him?
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