Blood of Empire

By: Brian McClellan

Narrated by: John Telfer

Length: 20 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

As the final battle approaches, a sellsword, a spy, and a general must find unlikely and dangerous allies in order to turn the tides of war in this epic fantasy tale of magic and gunpowder by acclaimed author Brian McClellan.

The Dynize have unlocked the Landfall Godstone, and Michel Bravis is tasked with returning to Greenfire Depths to do whatever he can to prevent them from using its power: from sewing dissension among the enemy ranks to rallying the Palo population.

Ben Styke's invasion of Dynize is curtailed when a storm scatters his fleet. Coming ashore with just 20 lancers, he is forced to rely on brains rather than brawn - gaining new allies in a strange land on the cusp of its own internal violence.

Bereft of her sorcery and physically and emotionally broken, Lady Vlora Flint now marches on Landfall at the head of an Adran army seeking vengeance against those who have conspired against her. While allied politicians seek to undo her from within, she faces insurmountable odds and Dynize's greatest general.

Continue the epic fantasy series by the author whose debut novel Brandon Sanderson called "just plain awesome!"

Gods of Blood and Powder

Sins of Empire
Wrath of Empire
Blood of Empire

For more from Brian McClellan, check out:

Powder Mage
Promise of Blood
The Crimson Campaign
The Autumn Republic

©2019 Brian McClellan (P)2019 Hachette Audio

excellence... but one issue...

The music at the beginning and end of the audiobook was terrible. Sounded like generic awards show filler.

The change in narrators was jarring. Completely changed my image of Ben Styke. I got used to it though, he sounded more heroic.

Very satisfied with the series as a whole. thanks.

Super series

I am so sad I did not listen to the novellas. This was a great set of trilogies and I am sad they are done.

Narrator does a really good job replacing Rodska

almost didn't get this one in hopes that Christian Rodska would remake it. took a little while to get adjusted but the narrator does an excellent job. Had some pretty big shoes to fill but he definitely did it

a different reader but still pretty good

the new narrator was a surprise but he was still pretty good. the book was epic and I loved the ending.

good book, but a bit less than the previous ones

I love these books. Characters are interesting and story absorbing. This last book was good, but somehow not quite as good as the previous ones. Ending seemed a bit dry and I wish the narrator had been the same as previously. all female characters sounded the same here.

Great Ending to a Terrific Series

Yes, okay Christian Rodetska couldn't read the book and while that was truly regrettable, having cancer really means we ought to be grateful for his work and wish him a speedy recovery. John Telfer did a different job with the book than Christian would have, but it was still done very well and beautifully executed. I was looking forward to this story and wasn't disappointed. Great job all round.

Telfa’s reading is fantastic.

Wishing Rodska all of the best, but I have to give Telfa credit where credit is due. He did an incredible job stepping in.

Story was 10/10.

Why did the reader switch!?

I've really liked the stories in these books and the different take on magic, but why on earth would you switch readers for the last book in the series! Its made it very hard to get back into the story since all the characters sound and act differently.

So good!

Yup - they had to switch narrators, but they picked as close to the same as they could get - nobody's fault, life happens. I am incredibly humbled by the story details, sophisticated well emotion'ed characters and tying it all together in a perfect conclusion. This story was entertaining throughout, never a dull moment and constantly evolving. Soooooo good! You're an idiot if you don't continue the series!

Thank you for a Good Ending!

Thank you Brian McClellen for a Good Ending! Too often have invested lots of time in an interesting new world builder w/ characters. First book becomes book two and the investment grows ... then the author can't seem to tie the loose ends together - slap dash -the trilogy ends with the bang of a soap bubble. thank you for a unique world and a great story.
Powder Mage, omg, you must have found an amazing shroom patch. thanks again! kw