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Promise of Blood
Brian McClellan
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Description for Promise of Blood
Paperback. An explosive epic fantasy debut for fans of George R. R. Martin and Brent Weeks, with action and intrigue on every page Series: The Powder Mage Trilogy. Num Pages: 592 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: FM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 197 x 45. Weight in Grams: 404.
'Just plain awesome' Brandon Sanderson **Winner of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award** It's a bloody business, overthrowing a king. Now, amid the chaos, a whispered rumour is spreading. A rumour about a broken promise, omens of death and the gods returning to walk the earth. No one really believes these whispers. Perhaps they should. Winner of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award, Promise of Blood is the explosive first novel in the most action-packed and acclaimed new fantasy series in years. 'Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination' Peter Brett 'Brings a welcome breath of gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy' Anthony Ryan 'Tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing' Brent Weeks The Powder Mage trilogy: Promise of Blood The Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic The Gods of Blood and Powder series: Sins of Empire Wrath of Empire
Product Details
Publisher
Orbit
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
The Powder Mage Trilogy
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780356502007
SKU
V9780356502007
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Brian McClellan
Brian McClellan is an avid reader of fantasy and graduate of Orson Scott Card's Literary Bookcamp. When he is not writing, he loves baking, making jam from fruit grown in northeast Ohio and playing video games. He currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife.
Reviews for Promise of Blood
An excellent debut that promises to captivate readers
STAFFER'S BOOK REVIEW
Promise of Blood is, hands down, my favorite read of the year . . . An instant classic
SPECULATIVE BOOK REVIEW
A winning debut
FANTASY BOOK CRITIC
An extremely engaging novel . . . The addictive narrative pace, inventive world-building, and gestalt of this novel are impressive
SFFWORLD
Everyone should pick up Promise of Blood . . . Yes, it really is that good
ELITIST BOOK REVIEWS
Stunning, well crafted, compelling and engaging
THE FOUNDING FIELDS
Promise of Blood is a lot of fun, and the start of something potentially fantastic
CIVILIAN READER
An amazing debut
BOOKTHING
Promise of Blood is filled with engaging characters, original worldbuilding, and a plot that left me unable to put the book down . . . An engaging and wonderfully-written work
FANTASY FACTION
A French Revolution with wizards; McClelland's debut packs some serious heat
KIRKUS REVIEWS - starred review
An historically-influenced fantastical romp filled with machismo, intrigue and magic
SCIFI NOW
Excellent . . . a ripping yarn
Buzzfeed
This book is just plain awesome. I found myself enjoying every moment of it. Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast
Brandon Sanderson
Guns, swords and magic together? What more could you want? How about tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing
Brent Weeks
Promise of Blood is the best debut I've read in ages. Brian McClellan has a bold new take on fantasy
Peter V. Brett
STAFFER'S BOOK REVIEW
Promise of Blood is, hands down, my favorite read of the year . . . An instant classic
SPECULATIVE BOOK REVIEW
A winning debut
FANTASY BOOK CRITIC
An extremely engaging novel . . . The addictive narrative pace, inventive world-building, and gestalt of this novel are impressive
SFFWORLD
Everyone should pick up Promise of Blood . . . Yes, it really is that good
ELITIST BOOK REVIEWS
Stunning, well crafted, compelling and engaging
THE FOUNDING FIELDS
Promise of Blood is a lot of fun, and the start of something potentially fantastic
CIVILIAN READER
An amazing debut
BOOKTHING
Promise of Blood is filled with engaging characters, original worldbuilding, and a plot that left me unable to put the book down . . . An engaging and wonderfully-written work
FANTASY FACTION
A French Revolution with wizards; McClelland's debut packs some serious heat
KIRKUS REVIEWS - starred review
An historically-influenced fantastical romp filled with machismo, intrigue and magic
SCIFI NOW
Excellent . . . a ripping yarn
Buzzfeed
This book is just plain awesome. I found myself enjoying every moment of it. Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast
Brandon Sanderson
Guns, swords and magic together? What more could you want? How about tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing
Brent Weeks
Promise of Blood is the best debut I've read in ages. Brian McClellan has a bold new take on fantasy
Peter V. Brett