Promise of Blood

An explosive epic fantasy debut for fans of George R. R. Martin and Brent Weeks, with action and intrigue on every page

Promise of Blood is the best debut I've read in ages. Brian McClellan has a bold new take on fantasy

Guns, swords and magic together? What more could you want? How about tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing

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

Excellent . . . a ripping yarn

An historically-influenced fantastical romp filled with machismo, intrigue and magic

A French Revolution with wizards; McClelland's debut packs some serious heat

Promise of Blood is filled with engaging characters, original worldbuilding, and a plot that left me unable to put the book down . . . An engaging and wonderfully-written work

An amazing debut

Promise of Blood is a lot of fun, and the start of something potentially fantastic

Stunning, well crafted, compelling and engaging

Everyone should pick up Promise of Blood . . . Yes, it really is that good

An extremely engaging novel . . . The addictive narrative pace, inventive world-building, and gestalt of this novel are impressive

A winning debut

Promise of Blood is, hands down, my favorite read of the year . . . An instant classic

An excellent debut that promises to captivate readers

Brian McClellan is an avid reader of fantasy and graduate of Orson Scott Card's Literary Bookcamp. When he is not writing, he loves baking, making jam from fruit grown in northeast Ohio and playing video games. He currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife.