Field Marshal Tamas's coup against his king sends corrupt aristocrats to the guillotine and brings bread to the starving. But it also provokes war in the Nine Nations, internal attacks by royalist fanatics and greedy scrambling for money and power by Tamas's supposed allies: the Church, workers' unions and mercenary forces.
Stretched to his limit, Tamas relies heavily on his few remaining powder mages, including the embittered Taniel, a brilliant marksman who also happens to be Tamas's estranged son, and Adamat, a retired police inspector whose loyalty will be tested to its limit.
Now, amid the chaos, a whispered rumour is spreading. A rumour about omens of death and destruction. Just old peasant legends about the gods returning to walk the earth. No modern educated man believes that sort of thing. . .
But perhaps they should.
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The first in his Powder Mage trilogy, Promise of Blood is a new take on the fantasy genre featuring a world filled with magic, coups, gods, prophecies and.. gunpowder? Part political intrigue and part mystery with plenty of action thrown in, McClellan writes an exciting beginning to what promises to be a trilogy to remember. - Darcy (QBD)
Guest, 08/02/2022
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One of the best modern fantasy series, Promise of Blood will thrust you right into mystery, conspiracy, and action. Right from the start, the nation of Adro is in chaos and things will only get worse as an ancient evil begins to re-emerge. McClellan will keep you on the edge of your seat, tearing through this military adventure crossed with a fantasy detective story. - Luke (QBD)
Guest, 23/11/2020
