Books in order
Brian McClellan — books in order
- 2
- Series
- 5
- Outside series
- 2013–2019
- Published
Quick answer
- Brian McClellan has 2 series with a set reading order in BookRank.
- Start with The Powder Mage trilogy — its first volume is “Promise of Blood” (2013).
- Outside the series: 5 ranked books.
The Powder Mage trilogy
Gods of Blood and Powder
- Sins of EmpireStart hereSins of Empire–Not ranked yet
- Wrath of Empire
8.48.4 / 10 - Blood of EmpireBlood of Empire–Not ranked yet
Books outside any series
Frequently asked questions
Which series did Brian McClellan write?
In BookRank, 2 series: The Powder Mage trilogy, Gods of Blood and Powder.
Where should I start with Brian McClellan?
With The Powder Mage trilogy — its first volume, “Promise of Blood” (2013).
What is the oldest book by Brian McClellan in BookRank?
“Promise of Blood” (2013).
What is the newest book by Brian McClellan in BookRank?
“Blood of Empire” (2019).
Do the books by Brian McClellan have to be read in order?
Within each series, yes — The Powder Mage trilogy, Gods of Blood and Powder. Books outside the series can be read in any order.
Series and volumes: Wikidata (CC0); the standalone list covers the books BookRank ranks, not the author’s complete bibliography.





