Gods of Blood and Powder

Brian McClellan

In the nation of Fatrasta, a volatile new era of independence, political intrigue, and revolutionary technology is putting old loyalties to the test. Imprisoned war hero Ben Styke is offered a chance to reclaim his freedom, while government spy Michel Brevis is drawn into a dangerous investigation and mercenary general Vlora Flint accepts a mission that leads her into the heart of a widening conspiracy. As criminals, rebels, sorcerers, and military powers collide over the relics and secrets of the past, the fate of an unsettled nation hangs in the balance. Blending intense military action, detective work, and richly layered political fantasy, this fast-paced novel launches a compelling new chapter in the acclaimed Powder Mage world.

Brian McClellan

Three weeks after the upheaval of *Sins of Empire*, the hunt for the mysterious godstones draws soldiers, rebels, and sorcerers into a dangerous struggle that could reshape the fate of Fatrasta. As rival forces collide, Lindet, Ibana, and Styke are pushed to their limits amid political intrigue, brutal warfare, and revelations tied to the nation’s hidden past. Explosive, fast-paced, and richly imagined, this gritty epic fantasy blends flintlock-era conflict with powerful magic, shifting alliances, and larger-than-life heroism.

Brian McClellan

As the Dynize invasion brings war to the young nation of Fatrasta, the fate of empires—and gods—rests on the search for three powerful godstones. With Landfall under threat, soldiers, mercenaries, politicians, and old allies must navigate shifting loyalties while confronting forces capable of reshaping the world. Blending explosive action, military strategy, political intrigue, and morally complex characters, the novel brings the Gods of Blood and Powder saga to a gripping conclusion. It is a richly imagined finale that expands the Powder Mage universe while deepening its exploration of power, sacrifice, identity, and the cost of revolution.