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Field Marshal Tamas’s coup against his king set the stage for a series of bloody battles and internal strife. Amidst the chaos, the powder mages, including Taniel and Adamat, struggle to protect the kingdom against the forces of greed and betrayal. The retribution that follows is swift and ruthless, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Brian McClellan
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