Brian mcclellan is the author of the powder mage trilogy and the creator of the. Hopes end is a short novella set in brian mcclellans powder mage world, which began with the novel promise of. View brian mcclellands profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Well now you can get the second short story, hope s end, as well. Two new short stories from the new wave of flintlock fantasy authors hopes end by brian mcclellan captain verundish has two problems. Jul 29, 2014 its also interesting that priveleged represent the nobility, powder mages are the emerging middle class, and knacked are lower class mostly. Lee drove the invading union army of the potomac, commanded by maj. Where promise was epic in its scale and ambition, depicting vast power struggles between huge forces, sorcerers and demons fulfilling ancient prophesy, and the story of the social and economic cost of a political revolution, hopes.
This was another great effort by brian mcclellan and a for me a satisfying ending to the series, if in fact it is the end. As he practiced fiction writing, mcclellan authored numerous short stories and novellas. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Im brian mcclellan, author of the powder mage trilogy. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The seven days battles were a series of seven battles over seven days from june 25 to july 1, 1862, near richmond, virginia, during the american civil war. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Hope s end is narrated by julie hoverson and available on audible, itunes, and. Hopes end is a short novella set in brian mcclellan s powder mage world, which began with the novel promise of blood. Promise of blood by brian mcclellan the fantasy hive. Fletcher, peter orullian, prince of thorns, promise of blood, raymond e. You can also get promise of blood or preorder the audiobook of the crimson campaign, both narrated by christian rodska. Page end page 3 if mcclellan was having reservations about his commander in chief, which would no doubt have received reinforcement from the premature leakage of the presidents annual message to the new york herald in early december, those concerns were not reciprocated. Donald brian mcclellan financial advisor, highlands, nc. Brian mcclellan is an american epic fantasy author from cleveland, ohio. Early in the war, mcclellan played an important role.
Promise of blood is the first novel in the powder mage trilogy by debut author brian mcclellan. Where promise was epic in its scale and ambition, depicting vast power struggles between huge forces, sorcerers and demons fulfilling ancient prophesy, and the story of the social and economic cost of a political revolution, hope. Mcclellan, away from richmond and into a retreat down the virginia peninsula. Brian mcclellan lives on the side of a mountain in utah.
Since the release of my first book ive selfpublished some powder mage short fiction including the girl of hrusch avenue, hopes end, and forsworn. Brian mcclellan is one of the biggest debut authors of 20. Hopes end is narrated by julie hoverson and available on audible, itunes, and. With robert urich, avery brooks, carolyn mccormick, ron mclarty. Well now you can get the second short story, hopes end, as well. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover brian d. A graduate of west point, mcclellan served with distinction during the mexicanamerican war 18461848, and later left the army to work in railroads until the outbreak of the american civil war 18611865. Jan 06, 2015 return to honor ebook written by brian mcclellan.
He organized the famous army of the potomac and served briefly november 1861 to march 1862 as the generalinchief of the union army. Members of the hopes end rarely survived the first volley, let alone the capture of the fortress itself. Apr 02, 2019 this is as bare bones as i can make the plot brian mcclellan has woven and intricate, adrenaline roiling story and i wont do it any justice by trying to explain it here. Mar 05, 2014 the truth, the seventeenth gospel said, is a seed planted in a field of stones beneath a stone and guarded by snakes. Brian mcclellan, author of the acclaimed powder mage series, introduces a new. It won rfantasys stabby award for best debut novel. To have at it, be strong enough to move the stone, patient enough to dig the hole and fast enough to dodge the vipers fang. His writing is cinematic and holds such a strong visual component it really felt like the written word equivalent of seeing a summer blockbuster. My debut novel, promise of blood, came out last year. Takes place immediately after the events in forsworn but before the epilogue.
He is known for his acclaimed powder mage universe and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Early in the war, mcclellan played an important role in raising a welltrained and organized army for the union. Hope s end is an engaging short story from the creator of the powder mage trilogy. Epic fantasy author brian mcclellan, having written and completed the field marshal tamascentered powder mage trilogy, now looks into wrapping things up once and for all with the final installment in his gods of blood and powder trilogy. 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. Hope s end is a short novella set in brian mcclellan s powder mage world, which began with the novel promise of blood. Hopes end occurs almost twenty years before the events in promise of blood. Donald brian mcclellan is a financial advisor with covenant investment solutions l. Author of the powder mage trilogy, flintlock epic fantasy from orbit books. Rest assured, it was fantastic and i simultaneously wanted to get to the end as quickly as possible and wanted it to never end. I love this series and his short storie are all awesome. Another prequel story from brian mcclellan s powder mage world. George brinton mcclellan december 3, 1826 october 29, 1885 was a major general during the american civil war.
When she arrived the two guards outside the generals tent looked pensive and tightlipped. Download or read hopes end 20 in pdf, epub formats. In terms of style and concept, it seems to be aimed straight at. Brian mcclellan posted to rfantasy on reddit, for his birthday he was giving away this no. Brian mcclellan born january 25, 1986 is an american author of epic fantasy. This subreddit is for news and discussion about the powder mage universe created by brian mcclellan. Brian mcclellan born january 25, 1986 is an american writer of epic fantasy. Hopes, talents run high for bulldogs, lady dogs the times. George brinton mcclellan december 3, 1826 october 29, 1885 was a major general during the american civil war and the democratic presidential nominee in 1864, who later served as governor of new jersey. The powder mage trilogy is a series of epic fantasy novels written by american author brian mcclellan. He is best known for writing the trilogies the powder mage and gods of blood and powder.
Sep 14, 2017 hopes end is an engaging short story from the creator of the powder mage trilogy. He is the author of the the powder mage trilogy, gods of blood and powder, and other various works. Like the girl of hrusch avenue, this story was written so that. Join facebook to connect with brian mcclellan and others you may know. A yearold boy and a pregnant woman glimpse the face of the leader of a masked gang robbing spensers neighborhood at christmastime. Eleven novellas and short stories set in the world of the powder mage trilogy were released. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover brians connections and jobs at similar companies. On campaign with the adran army and far from her homel. Posted in top ten tuesday tagged a game of thrones, a song of ice and fire, brandon sanderson, brian mcclellan, elric of melnibon, favorite fantasy authors, george r. Rodska was not able to be the narrator for this one due to health issues. Enter a new world or return to see old friends in four powder mage universe novellas featuring erika, tamas, adamat, taniel, kapoel, and ben styke. Shop amongst our popular books, including 18, blood of empire, sins of empire and more from brian mcclellan.
New powder mage short story and giveaway brian mcclellan. Download or read hope s end 20 in pdf, epub formats. Where promise was epic in its scale and ambition, depicting vast power struggles between huge forces, sorcerers and demons fulfilling ancient prophesy, and the story of. The first t hrough the breachfacing fixed bayonets, cannons, and sorcery. The events take place several years prior to the events of the main trilogy, meaning no previous knowledge of the series is necessary. View the profiles of professionals named brian mcclellan on linkedin. Occurs about thirtyfive years before promise of blood. Whether or not mcclellan s response to the december 1 memorandum. Download read hopes end 20 by brian mcclellan in pdf. Servant of the crown, by brian mcclellan powder mage 0. Hopes end is a short novella set in brian mcclellans powder mage world, which began with the novel promise of blood. George brinton mcclellan december 3, 1826 october 29, 1885 was an american soldier, civil engineer, railroad executive, and politician. Another prequel story from brian mcclellans powder mage world.
Some of the most famous short stories written during this era were return to honor, forsworn, girl of hrusch avenue, hope s end, servant of the crown, face in the window, and murder at the kinnen hotel. Mcclellans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read return to honor. Mar 25, 2020 the spring was off to a great start for both the streator bulldogs and lady bulldogs, as each took home firstplace honors at a fourschool reedcuster indoor meet. C ask donald brian mcclellan or our advisors a question, view donald brian mcclellan s ratings, experience, qualifications, primary clients, articles or publications, professional designations, membership associations, firm services or practice areas, and misconducts or complaints. Brian mcclellan s promise of blood 20, the first book in his heroic fantasy powder mage trilogy, begins with the summoning of middleaged private eye adamat to the royal palace in.