Drawing its inspiration from novels like 1984 and Gravity's Rainbow, with a dash of Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard Of Oz thrown in for good measure, The Unreals is an off-the-wall, thought-provoking, and very funny slice of fantasy. The plot revolves around an eccentric young man's search for his grandfather, who has mysteriously vanished, leaving a strange note behind as the only clue. A crazy and memorable cross-country search ensues, which includes towns and persons with names all related to the JFK assassination, exit signs and roads that seem imaginary, totally outrageous characters that appear and disappear with ease, and a magical, time-traveling cornfield. When the action moves to the Extremely Unreachable Ward in the sub-basement of a notorious mental institution, the fun really begins. I loved this book. Mr. Jeffries knows how to tell a good tale. It`s fun, fast-paced, and you really don`t know what`s coming around the next bend. It`s on my bookshelf between my Rudyard Kipling and Confederacy of Dunces -- because I didn`t know where else to put it, and honestly somewhere between Kipling and Confederacy of Dunces is probably the best way I could describe it as well. --Robert Ben Garant, screenwriter, Night at the Museum and others The Unreals is an amazing display of erudition and wit. Don Jeffries is the real thing! --Alexander Theroux, ex-Harvard Professor, multiple Award-winning writer, author of the acclaimed novel Darconville s Cat. Not often does a writer manage to create a novel with a scope that is both sweeping and specific, broad and still focused. Don Jeffries has done exactly this with The Unreals. His story carries readers through an array of adventures, twists of plot, unexpected dialogue and events, and moments of redemption and angst. His expansive cast of characters grab hold of the reader`s attention and manage to make themselves both believable and exciting to follow. It may seem odd to write this, but Jeffries` work reminded me of the scope of Russian literature, of which I am very fond, while managing a totally different genre. I applaud Jeffries for this evidently articulate and molded novel, and heartily recommend it to readers looking for a captivating read. --Luke Reynolds, Author of Imagine it Better and Break These Rules Donald Jeffries has also authored Hidden History: An Encyclopedia of Modern Crimes, Conspiracies, and Cover-Ups in American Politics (Skyhorse Publishing 2014).