The addictive narrative pace, inventive world-building, and gestalt of this novel are impressive * SFFWORLD * A winning debut * FANTASY BOOK CRITIC * Promise of Blood is, hands down, my favorite read of the year. In Promise of Blood: Field Marshal Tamas coup against his king sent corrupt aristocrats to the guillotine and brought bread to the starving. Yes, it really is that good * ELITIST BOOK REVIEWS * An extremely engaging novel. An engaging and wonderfully-written work * FANTASY FACTION * An amazing debut * BOOKTHING * Promise of Blood is a lot of fun, and the start of something potentially fantastic * CIVILIAN READER * Stunning, well crafted, compelling and engaging * THE FOUNDING FIELDS * Everyone should pick up Promise of Blood. with dark skin and blood-red scales covering much of her body. a ripping yarn * Buzzfeed * An historically-influenced fantastical romp filled with machismo, intrigue and magic * SCIFI NOW * A French Revolution with wizards McClelland's debut packs some serious heat * KIRKUS REVIEWS - starred review * Promise of Blood is filled with engaging characters, original worldbuilding, and a plot that left me unable to put the book down. Replace your Primary Skill with The Apprentice Staff is a mage weapon in Dungeon Quest. I had a blast * Brandon Sanderson * Excellent. Now, Field Marshal Tamas and his lieutenants must. Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. Civil unrest cripples the citizens of Adro in the aftermath of the revolution that obliterated the monarchy. I found myself enjoying every moment of it. Brian McClellan is the real thing * Brent Weeks * This book is just plain awesome.
Brett * Guns, swords and magic together? What more could you want? How about tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes.
Brian McClellan has a bold new take on fantasy * Peter V. Promise of Blood is the best debut I've read in ages.
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