Murder at the Kinnen Hotel
A novella.
Special Detective Constable Adamat may be the most capable young investigator in all of Adopest. He's sharp, thoughtful, and his particular sorcery gives him a flawless memory. A transfer to the First Precinct seems like the perfect opportunity to showcase his abilities and advance his career.
But things work differently in the First Precinct. The murder of a businessman's mistress quickly pulls Adamat into an unexpected world of conspiracy and politics where he's forced to use all his wits to stay one step ahead of unseen enemies and keep his friends — and himself — from the guillotine.
Occurs twenty-two years before the events in Promise of Blood.
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Brian McClellan
Brian McClellan's work stands at the intersection of the epic and the gritty, where magic and warfare collide, and human ambition comes at a high cost. As the creator of The Powder Mage series, McClellan blends elements of traditional epic fantasy with a unique focus on firearms, military tactics, and political intrigue. This fusion creates a world that feels both familiar and revolutionary, where gunpowder meets sorcery in an explosive mix that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
The Powder Mage (short fiction)
Chronological order:
- Forsworn: Occurs about thirty-five years before Promise of Blood.
- Servant of the Crown: Takes place immediately after the events in Forsworn but before the epilogue.
- Murder at the Kinnen Hotel: occurs twenty-two years before the events in Promise of Blood.
- Hope's End: About nineteen years before Promise of Blood.
- The Girl of Hrusch Avenue: Ten years before Promise of Blood.
- The Face in the Window: About two years before Promise of Blood.
- Return to Honor: Between Promise of Blood and The Crimson Campaign.
The Powder Mage (short fiction) consists of 8 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series The Powder Mage Universe
