Sins of Empire

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A new epic fantasy trilogy about a young nation at odds with the ancient forces that have begun to stir as fortune seekers and sorcerers flock to the frontier. Set in of Brian McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy.

A world on the cusp of a new age. . .

The young nation of Fatrasta is a turbulent place -- a frontier destination for criminals, fortune-hunters, brave settlers, and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. Only the iron will of the lady chancellor and her secret police holds the capital city of Landfall together against the unrest of an oppressed population and the machinations of powerful empires.

Sedition is a dangerous word. . .

The insurrection that threatens Landfall must be purged with guile and force, a task which falls on the shoulders of a spy named Michel Bravis, convicted war hero Mad Ben Styke, and Lady Vlora Flint, a mercenary general with a past as turbulent as Landfall's present.

The past haunts us all. . .

As loyalties are tested, revealed, and destroyed, a grim specter as old as time has been unearthed in this wild land, and the people of Landfall will soon discover that rebellion is the least of their worries.
A new epic fantasy trilogy about a young nation at odds with the ancient forces that have begun to stir as fortune seekers and sorcerers flock to the frontier. Set in of Brian McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy. A world on the cusp of a new age. . . The young nation of Fatrasta is a turbulent plac...

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76 reviews
Kevin Gonsalves
August 11, 2026
There's not much in the way of fantasy in the first half-2/3's of the book. And the fantasy that does show up is pretty underwhelming. It's mostly a miltary/government book. Most of the characters are uninteresting or straight up unlikeable. A few of the characters get better towards the last half of the book, but not enough to make me want to find out what happens in the rest of the series. I would not recommend this book if you're looking for a traditional fantasy with a sense of wonder.
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Ken Johnson
June 15, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed the journey--excited to continue, though I can't help but imagine some large Rastafarians taking offense at a certain name choice...
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Adam Bigelow
May 21, 2017
I loved it, very well written with excellent world building and believable characters. When reading I could picture the characters in my mind effortlessly thanks to the great descriptive writing.
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About the author

Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage novels and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Brian now lives in Utah with his wife, Michele.
Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage novels and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Brian now lives in Utah with his wife, Michele.

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