"Blending mythology, science, and history, Man creates an ambitious narrative that throws many unsuspected obstacles in Victoria's path. The plot interweaves modern Canadian culture with aspects of ancient Chinese and steppe civilizations, creating an absorbing, multilayered story uncommon in YA or fantasy fiction... Man's writing is rich with surprising details ... this exciting intellectual journey will keep readers engaged as they follow Victoria on a time-bending quest full of unexpected twists and turns." â" Booklife Review * Editor's Pick
"Delivered with intelligence-and hilarious fun ... The best of all possible worlds and stories comes together in this fascinating and immensely entertaining novel. Recommend." â" Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer
"This book is a tongue-in-cheek adventure, laugh-out-loud funny at times, and in the midst of all that, highly educational ... fun and fantastical ride of a book. Highly recommend." â" V. E., Amazon Vine Voice Review
"One hell of an amazing literary masterpiece ... I am lost for words trying to write this review. I highly recommend this book." â" Elizabeth, Amazon Review
"A major feat of storytelling ... I heartily recommend this book-it is a tour de force!" â" M. Hernandez, Amazon Review
"This is a book that you need to read! ... This book has everything all rolled into one ... I urge you to give this book a read ... and enjoy the crazy fabulous ride." â" Rebecca Hill, Reedsy Editor
"Almost every genre can be found in this book-romance, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, humour and many more. It was basically like riding a roller coaster ... Absolutely recommend!" â" Russ Ann, Amazon Review
"This is the book to read! I have never read something quite like this book here. It's exciting, intellectual, fun, and totally an action adventure with sci-fi." â" Nona, Goodreads Review
"Absolutely fantastic! I would highly recommend anyone to read this." â" Ivana S, Amazon Review
"This book is definitely amazing. 100% recommend!!!" â" Edna, Goodreads Review
This story was entertaining and enjoyable from the first page. Great read and I recommend this one to everyone." â" Jimmy Jefferson, Goodreads Review
"Not only a fast-paced and exciting science fiction story ... Mr. Man wants to impart to his readers, 'Everything you wanted to know about Chinese culture and society, but were afraid to ask.'" â" Jeff J Brown, Author, the China Trilogy
"'Unconquered' combines three of my favorite things: Canada, China and sci-fi-and does so seamlessly (it also features a kick-ass female protagonist, another weakness of mine) ... Highly recommended!" â" Dr. Godfree Roberts, Author, Why China Leads the Worlds
"An exciting adventure story, and at the same time, it presents some very amazing historical and cultural facts about China." â" Dr. Francis Pang, C.M., Member of the Order of Canada, Chairman, Concord College of Sino-Canada