BookBingeThe Powder Mage Books in Order
A flintlock fantasy where mages snort gunpowder to fuel their magic in a nation mid-revolution.
Here is the complete The Powder Mage reading order — all 3 books by Brian McClellan, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Promise of Blood(2013)
- The Crimson Campaign(2014)
- The Autumn Republic(2015)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Powder Mage series?
There are 3 books in the The Powder Mage series by Brian McClellan, beginning with Promise of Blood (2013) and most recently The Autumn Republic (2015).
What is the first The Powder Mage book?
The first book is Promise of Blood, published in 2013. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Powder Mage in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.