The Red Queen’s Last Mask

Born to rule a game that she can never escape, Sara's only way to win is to risk everything. But when she is betrayed by her own leaders, this driven young champion gambles all that she's ever won to save her imprisoned city from the once-noble Game that now controls everything.

Until the Game is won, the gates of Masq are sealed. No one may enter, and the only way out is to lose. But losing means facing deadly exile in the wilds beyond the walls. Thus it has been for centuries.

Meanwhile, Blackjack, an exiled outcast who has hit the very bottom of the Game after twenty years of playing, will do anything to find his way back in. Soon, each will meet a stranger beyond the walls. In time, each will be offered a choice. One chance. But who is this mysterious "Chief"? And what does he really want?

Michael Somerville

The Tales of the Broken Realm began as stories that I told my own daughters. Now, this world is one that I am eager to share with you and your family. Clean, tween fantasy that can be read aloud and enjoyed by the whole family is what I love to write, and I have loved writing this.

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Key Characters from The Red Queen’s Last Mask

Sara MacQuinn

Born into the nobility of the Red Faction of Masq, Sara has always dreamed of winning eternal glory in the great Game. Committed and dedicated to her training, she has earned the nickname of “Steel Sara”, rising through the ranks of players.

At the beginning of the events described in The Red Queen’s Last Mask, Sara has been named the Champion of her faction and is responsible for leading the Reds in all formal Game events. Sara will do anything to help her team win - except put her own score at risk.

She dreams of earning a perfect score someday. Perhaps, if she does, the Lost King will return and the Game will be restored to its former glory so that it can be played anew.