Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage Universe and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Brian now lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife, Michele, where he writes books and nurses a crippling video game addiction.
"""Brian McClellan is an explosive powder keg of imagination with an expertly-plotted fuse. The stories he tells are the stories we'll be reading for years to come.""--Sam Sykes ""Not only the finest flintlock fantasy I've read, but also the most fun.""--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 ""Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination. Promise of Blood is the best debut I've read in ages.""--Peter V. Brett ""Promise of Blood feels like the start of something amazing."" --Django Wexler"