Blood of Empire
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As the 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 this epic fantasy tale of magic and gunpowder by acclaimed author Brian McClellan. 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!" For more from Brian McClellan, check out: Gods of Blood and PowderSins of EmpireWrath of EmpireBlood of Empire Powder MagePromise of BloodThe Crimson CampaignThe Autumn Republic
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3 primary books5 released booksGods of Blood and Powder
Gods of Blood and Powder is a 5-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Brian McClellan.
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Executive Summary: Unfortunately I didn't review this back when I read it. I think I found it a satisfying conclusion to the series though.Audiobook: I don't think I've listened to anything by John Telfer. I vaguely recall thinking they were fine considering the narrator swap, but wishing Christian Rodska had been up to the task instead. I haven't read any updates on their health, but hopefully Mr. Rodska is able to recover and return to narrating books.Full ReviewI delayed listening to this book because the audio was delayed. Then I delayed even further because: 2020.I've really enjoyed the Powder Mage series and this book was no different. I didn't find this conclusion quite as satisfying as [b:The Autumn Republic 20883847 The Autumn Republic (Powder Mage, #3) Brian McClellan https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1393261950l/20883847.SY75.jpg 40224712], but it was enjoyable overall and probably one of my top reads of the year, few and far between as they may be.I wish I had been in the mood to write a proper review at the time, but this will have to do. I'll be curious to see what kind of stuff Mr. Mclellan does next since he appears to be stepping away from his Powder Mage world for the time being. I tried his Urban Fantasy series and while I enjoyed it, it's nowhere near as good.
