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“Skillful worldbuilding and nuanced characters.”
— Library Journal (starred review) on Sins of Empire
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“Furious, visceral, and relentlessly thrilling action.”
— Kirkus Reviews on Sins of Empire
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“McClellan continues to surprise and compel with the second installment in his Gods of Blood and Powder series…This carefully crafted world is inventive with a steampunk-feel that thrills with every detail, from the technology and magic to the battles and relationships that spark with intensity. A must for Brandon Sanderson and Scott Lynch fans.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
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Promise of Blood is a hugely promising debut. Guns, swords, and magic together? What more could you want? How about tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes, and cool, cool magic? Not only the finest flintlock fantasy I've read, but also the most fun. Brian McClellan is the real thing.
— New York Times bestseller Brent Weeks on Promise of Blood
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In Sins of Empire, Brian McClellan returns to the world of his Powder Mage trilogy for a novel that is equal parts military adventure and spy tale, and succeeds wildly on both counts.
— Barnes and Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Sins of Empire
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McClellan continues to expand and build on the interesting and engaging world of his previous trilogy while also providing an exciting and fast-paced new story that even those new to the series will enjoy immensely.
— Booklist on Sins of Empire
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Furious, visceral, and relentlessly thrilling action.
— Kirkus on Sins of Empire
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Fans of McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy will be happy to return to this fascinating fantasy world, where magic and technology come together in the midst of complicated relationships and unsure alliances . . . . [A] compelling read.
— RT Book Reviews on Sins of Empire
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Skillful worldbuilding and nuanced characters.
— Library Journal (starred review) on Sins of Empire
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McClellan continues to add depth and richness to his characters and backdrop, swirls in some intriguing plot twists and complications, and sprinkles enough desperate fighting to satisfy the most insistently sanguineous readers...[his] design and construction grow steadily more impressive with each fresh installment.
— Kirkus
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A brisk and engaging narrative complete with fast-paced action and memorable characters... McClellan's explosive fantasy world will satisfy both established fans of the series and newcomers.
— Booklist
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Top-notch epic fantasy fare.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)