#99 in Fantasy
Sins of Empire
- 672
- Pages
- about 12 h
- Reading time
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About the book
'Crackles with excitement and adventure on every page' Fantasy Book Review Enter a war-torn world where gunpowder and magic collide The nation of Fatrasta is a haven for criminals, rebels, adventurers and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. As insurrection grows, only the iron will of the Lady Chancellor holds the capital city of Landfall together. Yet an ancient power as old as time is rising, and the fate of this young nation now rests in the hands of a spy, a disgraced war hero and a mercenary general with a past as turbulent as Landfall's present. Sins of Empire is the explosive new epic fantasy from Gemmell Award-winning author Brian McClellan. Look out for Wrath of Empire, book two in the Gods of Blood and Powder series, in May 2018. Praise for Brian McClellan: 'Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination' Peter Brett 'Brings a welcome breath of gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy' Anthony Ryan 'Tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan is the real thing' Brent Weeks 'Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast' Brandon Sanderson Books by Brian McClellan: Gods of Blood and Powder Sins of Empire Wrath of Empire The Powder Mage trilogy Promise of Blood (Winner of the Gemmell Morningstar Award) The Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.8 across 163 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 47% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.4 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.3 | 7 | 4% |
| Hardcover | 8.8 | 156 | 96% |
Frequently asked
What is Sins of Empire rated?
8.4 out of 10, from 163 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Sins of Empire worth reading?
Readers give it 8.4/10 from 163 ratings, which puts it ahead of 51 % of the Fantasy shelf.
How long does it take to read Sins of Empire?
About 12 hours at an average reading pace — 672 pages.
Where does Sins of Empire rank?
#99 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
How long is Sins of Empire?
It has 672 pages — longer than 72% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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