{"title":"Books by Brian McClellan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780356509297","title":"Sins of Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Crackles with excitement and adventure on every page' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFantasy Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter a war-torn world where gunpowder and magic collide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe nation of Fatrasta is a haven for criminals, rebels, adventurers and  sorcerers seeking relics of the past. 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