Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan (Paperback)

Promise of Blood is the first book in the Powder Mage trilogy by Brian McClellan, published by Orbit. It opens with a coup that topples a king and plunges a nation into turmoil, as gunpowder-fueled magic clashes with older sorcery. Known for its flintlock fantasy setting, political intrigue, and fast action, the series has become a favorite among epic fantasy readers. A thrilling start for fans of military and gunpowder fantasy.