Brian McClellan

A new epic fantasy series from highly acclaimed fantasy author, Brian McClellan, set in the same world as The Powder Mage trilogy. A world on the cusp of a new age... The young nation of Fatrasta is a turbulent place -- a frontier destination for criminals, fortune-hunters, brave settlers, and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. Only the iron will of the lady chancellor and her secret police holds the capital city of Landfall together against the unrest of an oppressed population and the machinations of powerful empires. Sedition is a dangerous word... The insurrection that threatens Landfall must be purged with guile and force, a task which falls on the shoulders of a spy named Michel Bravis, convicted war hero Mad Ben Styke, and Lady Vlora Flint, a mercenary general with a past as turbulent as Landfall's present. The past haunts us all... As loyalties are tested, revealed, and destroyed, a grim specter as old as time has been unearthed in this wild land, and the people of Landfall will soon discover that rebellion is the least of their worries. For more from Brian McClellan, check out: The Powder Mage Trilogy Promise of Blood The Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic

Sins of Empire

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Very good.

There was an over use of the word 'asshole'. Would have liked to seen a bit more variety there.

I also think there were too many reveals. It started to strain the credulity of the story imo.

I liked the political aspects of the story. But they get usurped towards the end by the larger threat. Would have liked a deeper exploration of the dynamics at play.

Overall it felt a bit too neat. But still good.

3.5/5

Prepare for a brand new adventure in the world of Brian McClellan's award-winning Powder Mage series A world on the cusp of a new age . . . The young nation of Fatrasta is a turbulent place - a frontier destination for criminals, fortune-hunters, brave settlers, and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. Only the iron will of the lady chancellor and her secret police holds the capital city of Landfall together against the unrest of an oppressed population and the machinations of powerful empires. Sedition is a dangerous word . . . The insurrection that threatens Landfall must be purged with guile and force, a task which falls on the shoulders of a spy named Michel Bravis, convicted war hero Mad Ben Styke, and Lady Vlora Flint, a mercenary general with a past as turbulent as Landfall's present. The past haunts us all . . . As loyalties are tested, revealed, and destroyed, a grim spectre as old as time has been unearthed in this wild land, and the people of Landfall will soon discover that rebellion is the least of their worries.

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Character 
 Vlora 
I will not lie; I hated her in the last series, but it is amazing what ten years and a good man will do for a person. She has become a strong leader and all-around better person in the book.
 Michel
I hated this man at the beginning of the book; he was rude and had a crazy ego, but he started to make sense around the middle of the book, but I still hated him. 
Ben 
I can already tell he will be my favorite of the cast; he is everything I love in a character a giant man is a softie to his friend, is older, and is not ashamed of that. 
Returning characters 
Being able to see some of our favorite only characters again and to know I still love them 

Atmosphere 
Fatrasta is great, and everything I hoped it would be; Brian had created this world that I will never what to go to and at the same time seem so real that I fell like I have been there before

Writing/Plot 
Perfect as one should expect, this cast is amazing, and the world is scary in the best way. 

Logic 
The gound was set the stat series, and now we are building in on that, and this is fine. I am happy we are getting answers to questions from last time, but that we no way we could have learned then. 

Enjoyment/ Intrigue 
PERFECT

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'Crackles with excitement and adventure on every page' Fantasy Book Review Enter a war-torn world where gunpowder and magic collide The nation of Fatrasta is a haven for criminals, rebels, adventurers and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. As insurrection grows, only the iron will of the Lady Chancellor holds the capital city of Landfall together. Yet an ancient power as old as time is rising, and the fate of this young nation now rests in the hands of a spy, a disgraced war hero and a mercenary general with a past as turbulent as Landfall's present. Sins of Empire is the explosive new epic fantasy from Gemmell Award-winning author Brian McClellan. Look out for Wrath of Empire, book two in the Gods of Blood and Powder series, in May 2018. Praise for Brian McClellan: '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 'Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast' Brandon Sanderson Books by Brian McClellan: Gods of Blood and Powder Sins of Empire Wrath of Empire The Powder Mage trilogy Promise of Blood (Winner of the Gemmell Morningstar Award) The Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic

Sins of Empire

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