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Blood of Empire

By: Brian McClellan
Narrated by: John Telfer
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As their final battle approaches, a sellsword, a spy, and a general must find unlikely and dangerous allies in order to turn the tides of war in the final book of Brian McClellan's epic fantasy trilogy.

The Dynize have unlocked the Landfall Godstone, and Michel Bravis is tasked with returning to Greenfire Depths to do whatever he can to prevent them from using its power; from sewing dissension among the enemy ranks to rallying the Palo population.
Ben Styke's invasion of Dynize is curtailed when a storm scatters his fleet. Coming ashore with just twenty lancers, he is forced to rely on brains rather than brawn -- gaining new allies in a strange land on the cusp of its own internal violence.
Bereft of her sorcery and physically and emotionally broken, Lady Vlora Flint now marches on Landfall at the head of an Adran army seeking vengeance against those who have conspired against her. While allied politicians seek to undo her from within, she faces insurmountable odds and Dynize's greatest general.
Continue the epic fantasy series by the author whose debut novel Brandon Sanderson called "just plain awesome!"
Gods of Blood and PowderSins of EmpireWrath of EmpireBlood of Empire
For more from Brian McClellan, check out:
Powder MagePromise of BloodThe Crimson CampaignThe Autumn Republic Epic Fantasy Historical Military Action & Adventure Magic Fantasy Epic Fiction

Critic reviews

"Top-notch epic fantasy fare."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Wrath of Empire
"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 on Wrath of Empire
"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 on Wrath of Empire
"Skillful worldbuilding and nuanced characters."—Library Journal (starred review) on Sins of Empire
"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
"Furious, visceral, and relentlessly thrilling action."—Kirkus on Sins of Empire
"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
"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
"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."—New York Times bestselling author, Brandon Sanderson on Promise of Blood
"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
Satisfying Conclusion • Engaging Characters • Admirable Performance • Intricate Plot • Complex Worldbuilding

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This was an excellent story. I hope we get to experience more in this world, especially considering how this story ended.

The change of narrator was a little off-putting at first, but considering the reason, it was necessary, and the new narrator was good.

Excellent story

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One of the best fantasy series of all time and my personal new favorite. Fans of Joe ambercombie and similar style would also enjoy this. Amazing story but even better characters and a fantastic reader!

Amazing

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Blood of Empire is the third and last book in the Gods of Blood and Powder trilogy and I am very sad that it has come to an end, as I will miss many of the characters as they have become old friends. Vlora Flint, Mad Ben Styke, and Michel Brevis were some of the best developed and written characters I have come across. In addition, Brian McClellan's ability to develop the supporting cast and invest the reader in his characters is noteworthy. Blood of Empire was hard to put down and it ended all too fast. The conclusion to this trilogy was exciting and full of adventure and intrigue, with a touch of humor and sarcasm. I have read that the author is not going to return to the Powder Mage universe, and that saddens me, but I look forward to reading whatever Brian chooses to write next.

For the most part, I listen to audiobooks and this series was no exception. Up until this point, Christian Rodska, one of my favorite narrators had provided the voice for all of Brian McCellan’s books. When I noted that the author had switched narrators, I did some research, only to find out that Mr. Rodska was having some health issues. There is almost nothing more frustrating to the audience of audiobooks than when the author has to switch narrators. Sometimes the reasons for the switch are hard to understand, but not this time. Most of the time, regardless of the reason for the change, the switch is unnerving, and it can get really bad when the new narrator chooses to not listen to the previous works and pronounces names and places differently, resulting in a narration that detracts from the story. What I also discovered was that even while sick, Mr. Rodska worked with and helped with the selection of John Telfer. I also have no doubt that Mr. Telfer listened to the narration of the first two books by Mr. Rodska before tackling the final book. While I missed Christian Rodska’s voice, that effort paid off, and John Telfer's narration was outstanding and he achieved the transition as seamlessly as I have ever seen. Congratulations and my hopes and prayers are that Christian will be back narrating other books in the future.

Outstanding Finish. Hate to see the story end.

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This was The first time I have read or listened to Brian McClellan books. I love this series. The characters and story were very intriguing and I could not put them down

Virgin ears

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I. John Teller does a fantastic 5 star job of narration.

II. Brian McClellan is an artist. He manages to build a fantastical world of magic and gods and heroes that rivals any author. The magic and sorcery are plot tools not the focus. The characters are believable and likable. The heroines (and there are many) are genuinely interesting and the villains are as well. The main villain in this book is a little one dimensional, but that is made up for by the depth of the main characters and their fully developed personalities. Most importantly McClellan allows the reader/listener a chance to travel through this land like an adult not a child that constantly needs to be reminded of various attributes or nuances, in other he lets the reader/listener pay attention to details and use them as they see fit to picture his environment. Over all amazing trilogy

On par with The First Law Series - I feel like that’s the only comparison. That’s because both take the fantasy sword and sorcery model and build a real world that’s not just fantastical
but inhabited with “real” people.

Brian McClellan is an Artist

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