Unproven – a Novel by Drew Briney

A Powerless Mage Battles Psionically Gifted Dragons and A Superstitious Steampunk Society

#1 Best Seller in free YA SFF Steampunk novels and
#2 Best Seller in free YA SFF Action & Adventure

Forget the coffee. Unproven’s clash between magic and steampunk technologies will keep you reading late into the night. Grab your copy and see why veteran producer Beth “Bea” Roose predicted it would be a hit.  

When Shadow, a powerless mage, chooses exile to preserve family honor, he doesn’t expect a mysterious call to defeat psionic, camouflaging dragons. Neither does he expect those beasts to offer him a glimpse into a life wielding a mage’s power. Tasked with uncovering the secret behind magic’s evolution, Shadow leads unfriendly comrades through treachery, vampiric vines, ancient disembodied mages, and the legendary Mists of Ishmandool where few escape with their sanity.

When Shadow unveils a likely solution, it may be too late. Even if it’s not, it risks the complete annihilation of his people and worse, it’s unproven.

With strong female characters, a dark M. Night Shyamalan twist, dragons on steroids, a Brandon Sanderson-esque tight plot, and prodigious world building, Unproven is destined to satiate readers who enjoy sword and sorcery, mythical creatures, ghosts, dark fantasy, psychological thrillers, and Dungeons & Dragons.

Unproven has drawn comparisons to Ursula Le Guin (Harry Potter’s biggest influence), Elaine Cunningham (the queen of dark fantasy and Forgotten Realms), Fydor Dostoevsky (psychological godfather of Crime and Punishment), Andre Norton, and J.R.R. Tolkien. 

Absolutely Enjoyed It

Technology and magic is quite a combination. Definitely not a safe one. I absolutely enjoyed the narrator, who made it realistic.

Jacky Tansky Audible

Magic vs. Technology

A story of technology versus magic ... The storyline is wonderful and the story is long. It delves into all the characters’ points of view.

Denice Amazon

Compelling Epic Fantasy

Visually and sensorily compelling epic fantasy with tremendous world-building. … Shadow can crumble under the contempt of others, or embrace his Gift and change destiny.

Mallory A. Hawes Goodreads

An Absorbing Read! 5*

This book transports you to another world. An absorbing read.

Linda M. Net Galley

Epic! New Favorite Magical Beast

Excellent story, wonderful characters, and I have a new favorite magical beast. Sorry dragons, you are now only second favorite. I hope the author considers a follow-up.

Patricia Terry Amazon / Audible / Goodreads

2 Responses

  1. Diana Amov says:

    I loved this book.

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