The Land Uncharted

Uncharted #1

by Keely Brooke Keith

Lydia Colburn is a young physician dedicated to serving her village in the Land, an undetectable island in the South Atlantic Ocean. When Lt. Connor Bradshaw’s parachute carries him from the world war to Lydia's hidden land, his mission could expose her simple society. As Connor searches for a way to return to his squadron, his fascination with life in the Land makes him protective of Lydia and her peaceful homeland, and Lydia’s attraction to Connor stirs desires she never anticipated. But will they be able to keep the Land hidden?

Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Historical, Historical Romance

309 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 21, 2014

About the author

Keely Brooke Keith is the author of the beloved Uncharted series—inspirational frontier-style fiction with a slight sci-fi twist.

Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Keely was a tree-climbing, baseball-loving 80s kid. After a 15-year career as a homeschool teacher, she now enjoys exploring the hidden gems of small-town America on road trips with her husband. Wherever the journeys take her, Keely always returns to her hilltop home south of Nashville, Tennessee, where she dreams up stories about a hidden land.

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Reviews

[Iola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lydia Colburn is twenty-two, the unofficial doctor in the village of Good Springs, in The Land. She knows her profession means she’ll never get married, and she’s happy with that—after all, the only man in the village who has ever shown her any attention is Frank Roberts, who she finds disturbing. There’s no reason to suggest her life will be anything different until a stranger arrives from the sky: Lieutenant Connor Bradshaw, who has come from a place beyond The Land.

Connor is a naval aviator, ejected from his aircraft over the South Atlantic Ocean, and now rescued and resident on an uncharted island. How will he get back to his unit? Perhaps more importantly, does he want to? And can he prevent the outside world from finding him and The Land, and taking the precious resources?

The first part of the novel was setting the scene, introducing Lydia and the inhabitants and customs of Good Springs. While it was interesting enough, it did make the beginning rather slow as the plot doesn’t really start to take off until Connor arrives. We then get to see Connor’s confusion as he navigates this strange new land, his developing feelings for Lydia, and conflict with her protective brother--and the creepy Frank …

The history and culture of The Land was developed well, and without any uncomfortable information dumps. It’s an intriguing concept, an island that has always existed but can’t be seen by even the most modern navigation equipment. It also adds another layer to the plot: what would happen if the outside world knew about this paradise with healing trees, and no poverty? Especially given the outside world is at war over the kinds of natural resources The Land has?

The Land Uncharted is an enjoyable read, and I think the Epilogue suggests it’s the first book in a series. If so, I’ll certainly be looking forward to the next book.

Thanks to the author for providing a free ebook for review.

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 2 out of 5]

**Not for teens!

About this book:

“Lydia Colburn is a young physician dedicated to serving her village in the Land. Day and night, she rushes by horseback to treat the ill and injured, establishing a heroic reputation as the village’s new doctor.
Naval Aviator Connor Bradshaw is flying over the South Atlantic Ocean on a mission to secure any remaining sources of fresh water in a 2025 world torn apart by war. A malfunction activates his aircraft’s ejection system, parachuting his unconscious body to the shore of a hidden land.
Lydia risks her safety to help the injured outsider despite the shock of his mysterious arrival and the disastrous implications his presence could have for her peaceful society, which has gone undetected for seven generations.
Connor searches for a way to return to his squadron, but his fascination with life in the Land makes him protective of Lydia and her peaceful homeland. And while Lydia’s attraction to Connor stirs desires she never anticipated, it also pushes an unwanted admirer to stage a dangerous attempt to win her affection.
As Connor tries to keep the Land off the radar, he learns the biggest threat to Lydia lurks in her village. But when Lydia’s greatest passion and darkest fear collide, will she look to the past or the future to find the strength to survive?”


Series: Book #1 in the “Uncharted” series.


Spiritual Content- ‘H’s are capital when talking about God; Two mentions of God; Going to church and fixing it up with a hammer; “God gave them a forest full of medicine”; Lydia’s father is a preacher (and normally the oldest son would become one too, but Levi doesn’t want to be; that pops up quite a few times); Frank is very hateful about “religion”; Connor picks up a book on the shelf called “The Gospel According to John” (it’s said he reads it but the reader doesn’t read any of it; meaning it’s not quoted.).


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a form of ‘idiot’, a form of ‘idiot’, and two ‘wretched’; Blood & bones poking out (semi-detailed); Mentions of burning flesh, wars & battle; Fighting (barely-above-not-detailed); Wanting to beat a pervert’s face in; Wanting to kill someone; Having to be an undertaker (barely-above-not-detailed); Lydia’s mother was murdered and how it happened (barely-above-not-detailed); Almost drowning (detailed); People drown (semi-detailed).


Sexual Content- **Frank is a pervert & stalks Lydia, sadly (and grossly) we see his P.O.V.; Frank is a pervert and has drawn pictures of Lydia bare (“Frank has violated Lydia without even touching her.”); Lydia’s father told Frank many times to stay away from Lydia; Wanting to kiss; A kiss on the head; A semi-detailed kiss; A women is called a Jezebel; Connor does not know his father; Connor does push-ups without a shirt on (barely-above-not-detailed); The Land makes wanna-be married couple and makes them be sure to have “quality breeding” (aka no distant family); Connor wishes Lydia had a pair of jeans (whether he wishes for her sake or for how she’ll look in them, it’s not said); “but you should understand silence will only hinder any possibility of intimacy.”; Love, falling in love, & the emotions.

-Lydia Colburn, age 22
-Connor Bradshaw
P.O.V. switches between them, Frank, Isabella & Justin.
Set in 2025
306 pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- One Star (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Two Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
This was a unique plot that I could have enjoyed. But I didn’t. I can’t over look the fact the main character has a pervert stalking her and that we see inside his head. No teen girl needs to read that! No one! Only because he died did my rating go to Two Stars. Also, I was disappointed that there wasn’t really much Spiritual Content since Lydia’s father is a preacher.


Link to review:
Coming 2/6/15


*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this e-book for free from the Author for this review.

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the author mentioned that "The Land Uncharted" was an "unusual mix of science fiction, historical fiction, and romance" she wasn't kidding! At first I felt really confused because I didn't know what the Land was! Since it was mix of science/historical fiction I was unsure if this was a real piece of land in the world or something else! However once I just relaxed and enjoyed the story without thinking super hard I found I really liked it as well as the history of the Land!

Lydia was by far my favorite character and I think it was because I could easily identify with her putting high expectations on herself! I have found that I do the same thing! I was really interested in her profession as well as her family dynamics! I had such high respect for her passion of doctoring and admired her for it! I also liked Connor who as the story progresses becomes a second favorite character! I loved the honor he showed in his relationship with Lydia and her family as well as the Land!

I liked the premise of the Land itself and it's way of life, but I did find that the story was slow in some parts! I really got reengaged into the story when the romance was more prominent as well as when things get a little complicated (can't say what because I don't want to spoil it)!

Beside what I mentioned up above I found this to be a very unique story! I secretly found myself wanting to visit the Land like Connor because I fell in love with everything about it (well almost everything)! I'm looking forward to book two to see how things will play out! I recommend this novel to anyone who likes a steady growing story with intrigue and romance!

*(I received this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts expressed are my own and I was not required to write a positive review!)*

[Sam B · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such an interesting book! I don't even know where to start.

This is a unique story, set on an fictional uncharted land. That land has been spared from most technological advancement and know nothing from the outside world. All they know is that their founders sailed from the United States to this land. So when a stranger lands on the beach using some weird instruments, the Colburns aren't sure what to think of it.

This is Keely's debut novel and she surely did a great job at describing this uncharted land and it's inhabitant's lifestyle. The readers are brought back in time, when everything seemed easier and when everyone lived in peace (or almost everyone).

The hero, Connor, is also under shock when he realizes where he landed, but he soon learns to care for the land and the people living there. Lydia is a great heroine too. The characters were well developed and easy to connect with.

Since it's the first book in a series, I can't wait to read the rest of the story! I highly recommend this book!

[Joyce Loth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the first 3 books and at the outset liked the idea of a piece of land that no-one knows exists. The people living in the land are "the best". Living according strict rules. Especially the women are not allowed to do what they want because they need to be "protected". I could not figure out protected from what or who? because of these rules especially the women are hesitant, do not know what they want or how to proceed. The men know what they want and all the men in the 3 books know who they want to marry and patiently act accordingly. They did nothing inappropriate. The women had more often inappropriate thoughts. Or acted so: Mandy in book 2.
Of the women,Lydia who is the physician, is the most interesting but also the most annoying person. I could not get over it that she feels guilty of everything that the bad guy is doing.
The good side of these books is the depicting of their simple lives: family value, hard work, strong bonds between parents and siblings and between siblings as well.

[Emock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is entertaining perhaps, but I probably won't read any sequels or other books of the series. Nothing stood out and the characters just seemed to sort of exist and fall in each others path.

[Marguerite Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my what a fascinating read as Keely Brooke Keith takes the reader to a land, The Land, of unique qualities and surprises. Cut off from the rest of the world by a bizarre atmospheric condition, the Land and the people have escaped a polluted world at war. But Keith weaves in conflict and problems amidst the tranquility. I've read three of the four in this series. Excellent work and fuel for the imagination.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

In The Land Uncharted, author Keely Brooke Keith captures the attention of her readers with the beginning of a fascinating series and story. This story is about discovering friendship and love and protecting those people. It’s about an “uncharted land” that is somehow off the grid from the rest of the world and how they survive there. Keith has written an emotional and fascinating story with characters that readers will easily come to know and empathies. This is a story that will cause readers to think about their own lives and the precious people in them. Readers of historical romance and science fiction will enjoy the first adventure in the Uncharted Series.

Series: Uncharted
Genre: historical, romance, science fiction, Christian
Publisher: Edenbrooke Press
Publication date: Original publication date: October 21, 2014; Republished October 21, 2016
Number of pages: 309

An audible review copy of this book was provided by the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.

[Redeemed · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first heard about this book, I had no interest in reading it. I don’t care for sci-fi at all. However, the whole premise behind the book – which promised a mix of genre’s - soon had me completely intrigued over just how in the world an author would pull this off. Quite simply, she does it very well! There is a little bit of intrigue, a little bit of romance, a touch of a feeling of time-travel, and a lot of historical flavor. In fact, whatever type of fiction you enjoy most, you are likely to find it in here, and ones you maybe wouldn’t normally care for simply become part of a very masterfully told story. The reader is quickly drawn into the life of the main character Lydia and will likely end up smiling when the hero drops into the picture. This is followed by more twists and turns that will delight you with the fact that nothing goes exactly like you think it will. The ending is satisfying and made me actually sigh with pleasure. It also leaves an opening for a sequel, which is wonderful, because I’d love to see more from this author, especially if it is set in The Land. In a very few places, the writing or dialogue felt just a bit stilted or forced, but it was momentary, and did not detract from the overall flow of the story. While the characters attend church, have good morals, and realistic inner/emotional conflicts, the story lacks the spiritual “conflicts” and depth often found in many Christian fiction books. This will appeal to some and might disappoint others. However, if you are looking for a very enjoyable, very solid, clean read, this one is definitely a winner!
A free copy of this book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. But don’t let that make you doubt my honesty – if I didn’t like it, I would’ve said so! It’s worth spending your money on.

[Katie (hiding in the pages) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lydia is a young woman at the end of her training to becoming her village's doctor. She and her family live in the Land, an unheard of area in the South Atlantic Ocean--one that hasn't been discovered by anyone since the founders in the 1860s. This society is absolutely incredible! They are able to completely support themselves and have a system set up that is very functional, if still technologically behind the times of the rest of the world. The world around them is in chaos and in search of resources, yet this landmass remains undetected--until Connor accidentally lands on it. As he searches for a way to return home, he discovers that life here in the Land isn't all that bad.

I loved the simplicity of life in the Land. For the most part, people are genuine and real. I love that these people are very connected to their past and their families and do what they can to support their society. Of course, there are a few "bad guys," but that all adds to the story.

Lydia is a very self-reliant and independent woman, yet she realizes some things about herself when Connor shows up. I love the support and encouragement he gives her, especially when she was at her low point. Connor is a very brave and loyal man. He's the type of person who lives in the moment and looks toward the future, instead of living in the past. I love the self-restraint he showed in many situations, as well as the commitment he develops towards his new home, friends, and family.

I thoroughly enjoyed the way it was written and loved how the ending wrapped things up somewhat, but still left the story open for more. I can't wait to see what's coming next!

Content: no language; mild violence (fighting), a few deaths that weren't descriptive; mild, sweet romance. Clean!

*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*

[Joleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as excited about the narrator in this audiobook because her reading was a bit odd, but she did an okay job. Certainly better than some I could never listen to again.
But enough on that.

The story was unique. A man (Connor) fell from the sky (parachute) into a land no one had ever been to, and is on no map in the world. There's a reason for that, but you don't find out about it until late in the book. The people there had no modern technology or conveniences. Medicine was back to herbs and something out of the 1800s except for this one tree that was like a miracle tree.

He was an enigma and had to be careful what he said. Lydia, the woman who treated him p, was the village doctor. Her brother would not leave Connor with his sister, and was terribly suspicious of him most of the way through the book.

Lydia's father's the pastor, and leader in many ways in the village. He took Connor under his wing, almost like a son.

There was a man, originally from another village, who had been Lydia's stalker for years, and this was why Lydia believed no one ever pursued her for marriage, or shown any interest in her. She had never shown interest in him because he was so strange and off-putting.

The rest of the book is about how Connor wins the trust and respect from all the people in this land, at the same time trying to figure out a way to get back to America. There's more, but I highly recommend this book so I won't say much more.

I liked this book a lot and, like I said, it was unique. The aspect of a new land, where the people came from, how it is that the land is unseen is all fun and interesting to read. My only problem with the book is there wasn't enough struggle with the stalker. There was a little, and yes it was disconcerting, but there could've been more for the sake of conflict and depth in the book.

[Sherri Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, so when I initially downloaded this book I didn't realize that it was going to stray off into an alternate reality sort of plot. And not quite alternate reality, more strange than that. A land that is invisible to military radar, yet exists and has an entire population. It is discovered by accident by a man who has parachuted into the area, and he is left wondering where he is.

For me, as I started the book, I'm thinking that I'm somewhere in the late 1700's, perhaps along the eastern shore, such as where the Puritan's once resided. Although as I read further along, I can't quite place the time period, that is, until the man appears when he parachutes into the land. At this point I'm wondering, what is going on here. What kind of dimension have I encountered, because the cover on the book did not indicate this direction. So of course, I'm curious so I continue to read. 

It is a bit slow, but intrigued me enough to keep me plodding along. There was a few drama pieces, such as with Luke and Frank, that left me wondering really why they were there. I sort of understand, but in the scheme of things, no. I was really wishing there was some sort of "aha" moment that tied things together. But I suppose that is what we have further books in the series to get to the meat of Conner and his previous life.

That said, would I read further books by this author? Probably not on my own. If other books were free to download via Amazon, then maybe so. But I won't be on a quest to read any more. The book left me puzzled and just a bit frustrated to have left so many pieces undone. Again, that leaves it open for a sequel (or more).

I downloaded this book with no influence from authors or publishers. This was my own choice.

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful debut novel!

I was approached by the author to read and review this book , and, while I've never really been into futuristic/sci-fi stories, I decided to give The Land Uncharted a go. I really liked it! It wasn't like the typical dystopian tale, all dark and/or with advanced technology, but is instead a wonderful blend historical and sci-fi.

The Land Uncharted is a warm and delightful read with a touch of suspense. Compassionate Lydia and protective Connor quickly become friends with the reader.
As I read the story I had to remind myself a few times that this is actually Keely Brooke Keith's debut novel. I loved how the story had both a historical, Little Women/Treasure Island, and a modern feel to it, at the same time.

Keely Brooke Keith has done an excellent job penning a Land filled with detail, from the geography to the style of government to the customs and traditions of the people. The mysterious nature of the location of the Land is tantalizing. A shipload of people and a man ejected from jet over 150 years later find it but none can plot it on a map or see it by satellite imaging.

It seemed to me that the ending left a few tantalizing threads that are perfect lead-ins for a second book, which I'm hoping will come out soon. I definitely want to revisit the Land and its inhabitants.

(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.)

[Miranda A. Uyeh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story started a bit slow for me, but quickly picked up pace, and then wound up being a delightful whirlwind of a read. I especially enjoyed following the love story of the hero and heroine—Connor and Lydia—while being intrigued by the suspense created around the creepy character, Frank. Although I already knew the end romantically speaking, it was entertaining to see the romance, and, the rest of the story play out. Each character—main and secondary—was distinctively well crafted to suit the story. And although some parts of the plot were predictable, there were those parts that weren’t, which altogether added to the excitement of the story.

Keith displayed an adept skill with her secondary characters by dropping trickles of hints throughout the story, which she eventually wove into a premise for her next book. Despite a satisfying end, this story, obviously, isn’t finished yet.

There’s a simplicity to Keith’s writing that eases the reader into an enjoyable read, and at the same time her writing maintains a strong voice. It is impressively illustrative, and the entire story is generally well paced. I can rightly say Keith has a stellar imagination, as she created a world out of nothing that exists—similar, though, in culture to the pioneer times—but very much believable. Also, Keith has a way with words that provokes humor so that you raise your brow and while you chuckle.

Altogether, this was a delightful read. I’m looking forward to other books by Keith.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a hard time getting into this book. I have the whole series, so I wanted to keep with it, and I ended up enjoying the story until near the end. After the scene with the other side of the Colburn family I kept expecting them to show up - there was no resolution in this particular story to let me know that I could rest easy for the time being.

I was also never sure what type of "religion" the people of the Land practiced. Levi had a short temper and had murder in his heart (which is something that no Christian should have). They were also deceptive, keeping the darker side of their lives a secret and wanting only the more pleasant side of their lives to be recorded for posterity. Did they only have the Gospel of John and not the whole of the Scriptures - even still, with just the Gospel of John they would know how to live godly lives.

I didn't see the cuss words that one of the other reviewers mentioned, but I did skip through some parts that were full of cogitation - I'm not into cogitation, I like action and conversation when I read a story.

I will read on in the series though. I'm eager to see if Conner's buddy finds his way to the island!

[Jenark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book without reading the back cover (still haven't) so beyond the title I had no idea what it was about. Once I got passed the debate of where, when, and how everything takes place, I really enjoyed the story. This is a mixture of futuristic meets primitive. Could you fall in love with a primitive land and it's people or would you do everything possible to get back to your modern life? You'll have to read The Land Uncharted to see what Connor does.
My question is, when does book #2 come out because I need to know the next part of the story. =)

[Annalise Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Land Uncharted has all of the elements that I love in a good, engaging novel. The premise is unique, the characters - realistic, the storyline - consistent and entertaining, and the language - fluent. It has just the right touch of conflict, suspense, longing and hope. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more from this author.

[Rod · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book breaks barriers concerning genre. No spaceships for sci-fi. No heavy smooching for romance. No historical fiction invoking some past president's name. No suspense using creepy characters. Just good old fashioned writing for the simple purpose of telling a great story. Can't wait for more of this series and author.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the south Atlantic Ocean, there is a virtually undiscovered land obscured by an unknown atmospheric phenomenon. The people live with technology that has not exceeded 1861, the year of their arrival. Everything is undisturbed -- until U.S. military pilot Connor Bradshaw parachutes down from the sky during a world war in 2025 and lands on their shore. Unable to return home anyway, he commits his life to protecting the Land from invasion.
Unique premise. It's in the near future and involves some science fiction plants, but with people who live like a previous century. The parallels with the Amish did annoy me. I'm sure I'm the only person sincerely annoyed with the Amish lifestyle, but they isolate themselves from a needy world in the name of remaining pure, which is a mask of supposed piety over disobedience to God's command to spread the gospel and love others. The rejection of technology also bothers me because they are gifts from God to use to further His kingdom, which are again rejected in the name of piety. The truth us, there is a capacity for evil anywhere there is a single human being. That goes for the world, the Amish, and the Land. Outside influences definitely can influence, but the real problem is the human heart. So while there is a specific reason to keep the Land from being invaded in this story, the general seclusion and the implications that their people are more moral bothered me. Love the way Levi takes care of his family and his relationship with Lydia. Nice world-building.

[John Brezinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Land Uncharted is a Fantastical Delight!

Received this story as part of the12 days of Bookmas which included free books from several of my go-to authors. To be honest, I might have never found this story, if not for this promotion, but am so glad I did! Not only is the author Keely Brooke Keith's writing outstanding, but the topic of this series is so unique and keeps you thoroughly enthralled. Loved the premise of a Navy aviator in the midst of Earth's World War III, where food and clean water are scarce, finding himself in an uncharted Shangri-La. Here life is simple, fresh water abounds and they even have a natural source of medicine with miraculous healing power! Lieutenant Connor Bradshaw is bound by duty to report any new resources, esp. of water. That's a problem, however, since he doesn't know where he is, doesn't recognize any of the star patterns overhead, the moon is oval and he finds himself intrigued by the local physician who saved his life. Lydia Colburn is dedicated to preserving the health of her village and has no interest in falling in love or getting married. Someone would really have to be "out of this world" to change her mind. Unfortunately for her, that's exactly what's happened and there hasn't been a stranger in the Land in over a hundred years! This is story telling at it's best and this "Uncharted" series is pure entertainment and not to be missed.

[Ruth Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Think of the musical Brigadoon mixed with the TV series Lost, and you’ll have a pretty good feel for this book. This uncharted land is a remote island somewhere in the South Atlantic that has an atmospheric distrurbance that prevents it from detection by the rest of the world. Their ancestors sailed over in the mid-1800s, and life has continued that way ever since. So when a stranger from the outside world gets ejected from his airplane and lands there by chance, it’s as if he’s been transported back to the 1800s to a time of horses and buggies and no electricity. It’s an intriguing premise, and Keely does a good job developing the plot. This is the first book in a series of nine (although one looks like a novella “extra” about Christmas), and I’m glad that our library has all of them so I can continue with the series. It’s Christian fiction, though the mentions of God are pretty general and sparse. Still, I appreciate the references to church, the lack of profanity, and the good morals in the book. The writing is a bit cheesy at parts, but overall it’s a good, wholesome read if you’re looking for a modern-day visit to simpler times.

[Diana C. Kobylak · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book audibly. The language was so simplistic that I wondered if I was reading an Amish story but the elements did not match up. Then Conner lands in this strange new land of plenty. Lydia, a physician rescues and tends to him. Her aunt later mentions Conner’s strange speech. Lydia’s father is a minister and her brother Levi is his son. However, while Conner lays unconscious, the men are suspicious of him and Lydia pretty much argues she is doing things her way as the physician. I would not expect the minister’s behavior in the story. And Levi, is pretty hateful in the story, even to Conner. But as soon as Conner saves his life, they are best friends. The main characters’s personalities seem inconsistent with who they are supposed to be and their personas change in the story. I forwarded some sections of the story to move it along. I would love to learn what happens to Conner’s partner and if he makes landfall into the new territory. But unsure if I will read on.

[BrendaLee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great story and the narrator was wonderful too. I read this story several years ago but I enjoyed the audiobook version. It’s been long enough that I had forgotten parts of the story and the narrator really brought it all back. These books are so unique. I love learning about the Uncharted Land and the life of the people that settled there. Lydia and Conner’s story will keep you enthralled. I loved the way Lydia saw him coming out of the sky and so fascinating that they didn’t know about airplanes and parachutes.
You don’t want to miss this series. Also read about when they found the land from the series Uncharted Beginnings. I don’t think you would be lost to start with Land Uncharted but you will miss an interesting story if you don’t read the series Uncharted Beginnings.
I received a copy of this book from the author but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Connor Bradshaw is a pilot who has to bail out of his aircraft. He lands on a beach in a place where there should be no land and finds himself in a more primitive society that has been protected from the war the rest of the world is waging. With no apparent way to get back to his life, Connor makes the best of it and finds love. Unfortunately, Connor's coworker who also bailed out of the plane is convinced he saw Connor drift toward land (even though he is assured by his superiors that there is no land and it must have been his imagination)--so the threat that the outside world will discover this unspoiled paradise continues.

I didn't understand why Lydia felt her settlement would blame her for Frank's obsession with her. She hadn't encouraged him in it as best I could tell.

[A Holland Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This where is all started. The adventure of mixing a historical book with a fantasy book was a great idea. I enjoyed getting to know all about the hidden land and each of the characters. The details were told in such a way that you felt that you are a part of the story. I liked the way the author weaved this tale. You also get a touch of suspense and romance in this story. If you are looking for a book that won't let you go and leaves you wanting more then this is the book for you. I do give you a warning that once you start this book you better have the other four books handy to start when you finish.

[Elizabeth Meadows · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book felt a bit like historical fiction even though it is set in the near future. The setting is a utopian society on a island founded in the 1800s, that is somehow shielded from the rest of the world until a pilot lands there in his parachute. I really enjoyed the story and I'm so glad to find out that it is the beginning of the series.
This book is available on the Audible Escape Package and is very clean.
I was not a big fan of the narrator though. She had a few interesting pronunciations. Everytime she read the word "hearth" she pronounced it "herth." Really?? Who says it like that?

[Lainey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was good- a quick mindless read. I've been more into historical fiction lately so that could be why this book didn't catch my fancy as much as others. The concept of the setting was a little bit strange to me at the very beginning because it was kind of combining the future of the United States with this separate fantasy land that was kind of like the United States of the past. Books like hunger games I enjoyed better cause it stuck with just one setting of kind of post-apocalyptic America and only one rather than 2 new worlds to get used to. But eventually I got used to it. Anyways, it was worth the quick read, but I doubt I'll be reading the rest of the series.

[Sharon Maxwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was surprised at the choppiness of this book. It just wasn't a smooth read in and out of the subtleties of the story for me, and I felt there wasn't sufficient background and build up to give a foundation to the relationship between our hero and heroine. Not enough substance to support the relationship, I felt I hopped into it rather than transitioned there. Once in the scene though it was pretty good. But then we would hop to the next thing, thus the idea of choppiness. The idea of the book however, has a lot of potential and great imagination.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. The concept of the story is creative, however, I struggled with the head hopping throughout the book. The chapter would be the one character, and one or two paragraphs jumped to the other's POV. The OC doesn't have much of a character arc. Only toward the very end does she have any development. The male MC has a character arc, but mostly how he wants to protect the OC.

A lot of it was summaries of things that happened. Gap fillers. Then they packed their bags, or Lydia attended to blah blah blah. Connor picked up the plates and did the dishes. So it was. Meh for me.

[Gina Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uncharted, unexpected......

I really liked this unexpected read, I wasn't sure what I was reading but then it clicked.....the land sounds like Mackinac Island in Michigan's upper peninsula, except for the electricity and one motor fire truck. It makes me wonder if this could truly happen, the Unified States....think the mysterious Bermuda triangle.....land uncharted? Will definitely read more in this fantasy series.