Earthen Contenders Collection, Books 1-3

A Fantasy LitRPG Isekai Adventure

Contains the first three books in the Earthen Contenders Series:

Unexpected Healer
Unprepared Healer
Undisguised Healer

Something went wrong. Something went very wrong….

Against his will, Thaden was transported elsewhere in a big flash of light along with millions of other Humans from Earth, to a place where they would train to become Contenders in a whole new world. Unfortunately for him, something occurred during his transference into the “Training” program, and he was ejected from the whole training process and sent into the open mouth of an active volcano for bodily disposal.

Through a miraculous and horrifying series of events, Thaden managed to survive, only to find himself alone in the middle of a dungeon with no clothes, no weapons, and no way to defend himself. Worst of all, the strange new Assimilation System automatically assigned a Class to him without his knowledge, which ended up sticking him with a Support-based Class that has absolutely no offensive capabilities. As an Assistant Healer, none of his spells did any damage and he couldn’t even pick up a weapon to defend himself if he wanted to!

But all hope isn’t lost, as Thaden quickly learns something unique about himself that might just allow him to survive long enough to escape the dungeon. Sure, all his new magical spells might be focused on healing and protection, but what does it mean when he seemingly won’t ever run out of Mana…?

This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-combat Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems.

©2026 Jonathan Brooks (P)2026 Jonathan Brooks

A brilliant, fresh take on the LitRPG formula!

I’ve always loved explorations of extreme conditions—like the classic "stuck on Level 1" trope and similar stories—so Unexpected Healer fits perfectly into my wheelhouse. It kicks off the Earthen Contenders series with a fantastic spin on the standard isekai/portal fantasy setup, grabbing you right away when the main character, Thaden, gets completely derailed from the usual system training and is dropped straight into a deadly survival situation.

What really makes this book shine is how it handles the Assimilation System. Thaden gets locked into a pure Support-based Class—Assistant Healer—meaning he has absolutely zero offensive capabilities and can't even wield a weapon. It forces a completely different kind of progression and survival strategy. Instead of just hacking and slashing his way through the dungeon, he has to out-think the system, creatively exploiting his healing and protection spells to stay alive.

The progression mechanics and stat-building feel incredibly fresh because of these strict class limitations. It’s highly satisfying to watch an underdog figure out clever workarounds to overcome seemingly impossible odds using a normally non-combat class.

The pacing is fantastic, and Miles Meili does a phenomenal job on the narration, perfectly capturing the tension, the humor, and Thaden's character growth. It’s a masterclass in how to build a powerful main character while keeping the stakes genuinely high. An absolute must-listen for LitRPG fans, and a perfect setup for the rest of the series!