Where to start with Brian McClellan
Begin with Promise of Blood, the first book in the Powder Mage Trilogy. It introduces the world of the Powder Mage Universe, focusing on the political and military conflicts in the nation of Adro, where magic and gunpowder collide. The story centers on the rise of a young officer caught in a struggle between tradition and revolution. After completing the Powder Mage Trilogy, proceed to the Gods of Blood and Powder Trilogy, starting with Sins of Empire. This series continues the exploration of the same world, expanding on its history, magic systems, and the ongoing consequences of the events in the first trilogy. Read both series in publication order to follow the author’s intended narrative progression.
Series by Brian McClellan
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Brian McClellan
The Age of Kings is dead, and Field Marshal Tamas is responsible. His coup overthrew a corrupt king, executed aristocrats, and brought food to the…
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2014 · Brian McClellan
The Crimson Campaign is a fantasy novel by Brian McClellan, published in 2014 by Orbit Books. It is the second book in The Powder Mage trilogy and…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Brian McClellan
A 2015 novel by Brian McClellan. Field Marshal Tamas returns to find his country's capital, Adro, occupied by a foreign invader for the first time in…
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2017 · Brian McClellan
Sins of Empire is a fantasy novel written by American author Brian McClellan. It is the first book in the flintlock fantasy trilogy Gods of Blood and…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Brian McClellan
The second book in Brian McClellan's fantasy series follows a nation at war, where both sides seek a powerful stone that can transform humans into…
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The final book of Brian McClellan's Gods of Blood and Powder trilogy. As the Dynize unlock the Landfall Godstone, Michel Bravis returns to Greenfire…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Brian McClellan written?
We list 6 books by Brian McClellan across 2 series, published between 2013–2019 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Brian McClellan's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Promise Of Blood.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Brian McClellan's books?
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