{"product_id":"promise-of-blood-9780356502007","title":"Promise of Blood","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+2\"\u003e''Just plain awesome''\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Brandon Sanderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e**Winner of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award**\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt''s a bloody business, overthrowing a king. Now, amid the chaos, a whispered rumour is spreading. A rumour about a broken promise, omens of death and the gods returning to walk the earth.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo one really believes these whispers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps they should.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award, Promise of Blood is the explosive first novel in the most action-packed and acclaimed new fantasy series in years.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination''\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Brett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Brings a welcome breath of gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy'' \u003c\/b\u003eAnthony Ryan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing''\u003c\/b\u003e Brent Weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Powder Mage trilogy:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromise of Blood\u003cbr\u003eThe Crimson Campaign\u003cbr\u003eThe Autumn Republic \u0026lt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromise of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is the best debut I've read in ages. Brian McClellan has a bold new take on fantasy * Peter V. Brett *\u003cbr\u003eGuns, swords and magic together? What more could you want? How about tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing * Brent Weeks *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is just plain awesome. I found myself enjoying every moment of it. Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast * Brandon Sanderson *\u003cbr\u003eExcellent . . . a ripping yarn * Buzzfeed *\u003cbr\u003eAn historically-influenced fantastical romp filled with machismo, intrigue and magic * SCIFI NOW *\u003cbr\u003eA French Revolution with wizards; McClelland's debut packs some serious heat * KIRKUS REVIEWS - starred review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromise of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with engaging characters, original worldbuilding, and a plot that left me unable to put the book down . . . An engaging and wonderfully-written work * FANTASY FACTION *\u003cbr\u003eAn amazing debut * BOOKTHING *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Promise of Blood \u003c\/i\u003eis a lot of fun, and the start of something potentially fantastic * CIVILIAN READER *\u003cbr\u003eStunning, well crafted, compelling and engaging * THE FOUNDING FIELDS *\u003cbr\u003eEveryone should pick up \u003ci\u003ePromise of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e . . . Yes, it really is that good * ELITIST BOOK REVIEWS *\u003cbr\u003eAn extremely engaging novel . . . The addictive narrative pace, inventive world-building, and gestalt of this novel are impressive * SFFWORLD *\u003cbr\u003eA winning debut * FANTASY BOOK CRITIC *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromise of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is, hands down, my favorite read of the year . . . An instant classic * SPECULATIVE BOOK REVIEW *\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent debut that promises to captivate readers * STAFFER'S BOOK REVIEW *\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733695705431,"sku":"9780356502007","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780356502007.jpg?v=1720001268","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/promise-of-blood-9780356502007","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}