They Promised Me the Gun Wasn't Loaded

Name: They Promised Me the Gun Wasn't Loaded
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (118 reviews)
Author: James Alan Gardner

by James Alan Gardner

Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy

4.6 (118)

4.6 stars from 118 reviews

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Last checked: Jul 20, 2026

Price history: $2.99 – $11.99

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy superhero stories that focus on character dynamics and moral ambiguity over pure action spectacle.
You like witty ensemble casts figuring out their powers as they go, with genuine friendship chemistry.
You appreciate fantasy worlds that blend modern settings with fantastical elements and unexpected twists.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a standalone book; this is the second in Gardner's connected world and works better having read the first.
You prefer clear-cut heroes and villains rather than morally complicated situations.
You want straightforward action without time spent on team banter and interpersonal tension.

About this book

They Promised Me The Gun Wasn't Loaded is set in the superheroic fantasy world of All Those Explosions Were Someone Else's Fault. Days after a freak accident grants four college students superhuman powers, Jools and her friends—who have not yet chosen a superhero team name—become involved in searching for a Mad Genius's missing super-weapon. When Jools joins forces with a modern-day Robin Hood and his band of super-powered Merry Men, she struggles to distinguish the Good Guys from the Bad Guys and to determine which side she truly belongs on. The situation is further complicated by the fact that nobody knows exactly what the Gun does.

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$2.99 – $11.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 75% off peak. Price has dropped 18 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 73 days. Typically stays discounted for 6 days.

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Currently around #399K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.6★ from 118 reviews

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