Promise of Blood is the best debut I've read in ages. Brian McClellan has a bold new take on fantasy * Peter V. Brett * Guns, 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 * This 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 * Excellent . . . 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 . . . 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 . . . Yes, it really is that good * ELITIST BOOK REVIEWS * An extremely engaging novel . . . 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 . . . An instant classic * SPECULATIVE BOOK REVIEW * An excellent debut that promises to captivate readers * STAFFER'S BOOK REVIEW *
