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Sins of Empire

By: Brian McClellan
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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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 bold 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.

©2017 Brian McClellan (P)2017 Little Brown Book Group Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic War
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"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)
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A welcome return to the world of the Powder Mage.

If you enjoyed Brian McClellan's earlier trilogy, then this is more of the same. Difficult to say too much without giving any spoilers. Some of the more minor characters from the previous books take the lead in this story, and Mad Ben Styke (of the Mad Lancers) is a good character. I did find myself wishing I'd re-listened to some of the earlier books as I couldn't remember the nuances of some of the characters.....(ie, couldn't remember how good or bad they perhaps were).

Narration is just as the first trilogy: Excellent.

Role on book 2 in the series! (I would suggest that if you've not listened to the Powder Mage trilogy, then that is the best place to start - some of this may not make sense otherwise)

Excellent

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there is so much mediocre, hackneyed fantasy, but this is well above average. some interesting characters, a believable world and good plot twists maintain interest throughout. good writing too, brillant performance, and, unusually, no silly names! highly recommended.

cracking tale, brilliantly read.

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This is my first experience of Brian McClellan and I doubt it will be my last.

This first book in the trilogy takes place in the City of Landfall and is, primarily, about Mad Ben Styke, an ex Colonel in the Mad Lancers and hero of the Fatrasta war who has been buried in a work camp for a decade and the brutality he has had to endure at the hands of Lady Chancellor Lindet and her Enforcer Fidelis Jes. Then there is Vlora Flint, Commander of the Riflejacks who seems to be at odds with her situation and employers in Landfall. You also have Michel Bravis, investigator/spy, a Silver Rose of the Black Hat Secret Police who is not who he appears to be.

This book really has a diverse cast of characters and world-building is good. It is a good start to a trilogy and I will not hesitate to get the next two books.

Just when you thought all was lost ...!

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Been a bit jaded with new fantasy novels recently, this book was a welcome surprise. Magic is mentioned but doesn't really play to big a part, characters were interesting and the story was fast paced. Really enjoyed the book, listened to it in a week which was good going.

What a great surprise.

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Didn’t think I was going to like this at the start but gripped me from a little way in to the finish and the narration is excellent, really made the characters come to life. I only ever buy books now with a good rating from lots of people, hence this review

Great characters and narration

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