The action-packed start to a thrilling new epic fantasy series from award-winning author Brian McClellan, set in the same world as the Powder Mage trilogy
Furious, visceral, and relentlessly thrilling
An engaging mystery, terrifying possibilities, likable characters and an incredibly detailed world
Magic and technology come together in the midst of complicated relationships and unsure alliances . . . [a] compelling adventure
A fast paced story, set in a brilliantly realised world . . . One of the best fantasy novels of recent years
Wonderful plotting that powerfully compels page turning
Crackles with excitement and adventure on every page
Unexpected twists and game-changing surprises
Rich worldbuilding . . . Interesting politics and vibrant characters
Thrilling . . . A novel that is equal parts military adventure and spy tale, and succeeds wildly on both counts
Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage series and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Brian now lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife, Michele, where he writes books and nurses a crippling video game addiction.