Machinist of Mana: A Progression Fantasy

Machinist of Mana, Book 1

By: Wandering Agent

Narrated by: Gary Furlong, Reba Buhr

A shortcut through the woods transports a machinist to a new world in the first installment of this steampunk portal fantasy by the author of Melody of Mana.

Liam was only trying to pick up some vegetables for lunch and take a pleasant break from crafting in his garage when he meandered through fields he'd walked a hundred times before. But his peaceful walk is disturbed by a strange earthquake that forces him into an inescapable trap, pulling him into another world.

Reborn as the infant son of wealthy nobles in a strange and archaic land, Liam—now called Percival—must navigate this realm's customs, foreign languages, and slightly mysterious magic. All the while, he's growing . . . and getting unusually strong. Slowly learning the ins and outs of courtly manners, chivalric duels, and steam-powered engines, he's destined to become one of the most educated lords in the region.

But Percival's very existence puts him at risk. His hidden identity as an otherworlder makes him a target when it comes to his fellow Earthlings. While some would gladly help him on his quest for more knowledge and skills, others are less keen to share their newfound domain with more of their kind . . .

The first volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with almost 400,000 views on Royal Road—now available in print, ebook, and audiobook!

Tropes include: stranger in a strange land, unlikely hero, hero's journey, and reincarnation.

©2025 Michael Robert Taylor (P)2025 Podium Audio

really looking forward to book2

the more magic there is in a series and the more characters rely on it the funnier it is when someone pulls out a gun and starts blasting

Another great start

I quite like this series because I have no clue what will happen that it is not in the past in the previous series plus this world is one of the only one I would really wish to be a isekai in

Good edition to the world

I really enjoyed the first 2 series in this world and was hesitant to start this one, as I don’t usually read things marketed as ‘steam punk’. This is a great addition to the same world and I can’t wait for the next book. Story was captivating and was paced nicely.

Great start to a series

Cool story that continues with the lore of the melody of mana world. Can’t wait to see where it goes from here.

its alright

the story is slow and boring. but by not bad overall I will probably read the next book