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Brian McClellan

Brian McClellan Reading Order

7 series · 25 books · Born 1986-01-25

Fantasy

Brian McClellan is an American fantasy author who has built an expansive universe centered around gunpowder magic and political intrigue. His work spans multiple interconnected series including the Powder Mage trilogy and the Gods of Blood and Powder sequence, which together form a rich secondary world defined by military conflict and supernatural abilities. Beyond his fiction, McClellan is recognized for his insights into the writing craft and the professional realities of being an author.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Glass Immortals Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2025)

Start with In the Shadow of Lightning and read in order.

Start this series with In the Shadow of Lightning

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In the Shadow of Lightning
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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3
Swords, Cider, and Other Distractions
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gods of Blood and Powder Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Sins of Empire and read in order.

Start this series with Sins of Empire

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Sins of Empire
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Wrath of Empire
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Blood of Empire
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Powder Mage Series

Ongoing

14 books (2013–2026)

Start with Hope's End, the first of 14 books in the Powder Mage series.

Start this series with Hope's End

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Promise of Blood
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Girl of Hrusch Avenue
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
Murder at the Kinnen Hotel
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Servant of the Crown
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Crimson Campaign
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
The Face in the Window
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Return to Honor
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Autumn Republic
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Ghosts of the Tristan Basin
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Mad Lancers
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Siege of Tilpur
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14

Powder Mage Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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1
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In the Field Marshal's Shadow
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Valkyrie Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start with Uncanny Collateral and read in order.

Start this series with Uncanny Collateral

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Uncanny Collateral
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

War Cry Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brian McClellan written?
Brian McClellan has written 25 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Brian McClellan series?
Here are the first books in Brian McClellan's series: Glass Immortals: In the Shadow of Lightning; Gods of Blood and Powder: Sins of Empire; Powder Mage: Hope's End; Valkyrie Collections: Uncanny Collateral.
What order should I read Brian McClellan's books?
We recommend reading Brian McClellan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Brian McClellan still writing new books?
Yes, Brian McClellan has 2 ongoing series: Glass Immortals, Powder Mage.

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