Red Queen’s War

In a land where magic and madness intertwine, the delicate balance between life and death shimmers ominously. Welcome to the Broken Empire, where whispers of the Red Queen's long-hidden war echo through the ages, and her restless undead army threatens to rise. At the center of this looming chaos is Prince Jalan Kendeth—a charming rogue with a penchant for wine, women, and gambling, who revels in his status as a minor royal, blissfully unaware of the treachery that awaits him. But the haunting presence of The Silent Sister, the Red Queen's most potent weapon, serves as a constant reminder that danger is never far behind. Drawn into a conflict that stretches beyond the mere politics of kings and queens, Jal must confront the horrors unleashed by an invading darkness while navigating betrayal, loyalty, and the weight of his own destiny. With the fate of the empire at stake, can he shed his frivolous façade and rise to the challenge? In the Red Queen's War series, Mark Lawrence weaves a darkly enchanting tale steeped in intrigue and moral ambiguity, where every choice can summon death, and every ally can become an enemy. Prepare for a journey of unexpected heroism, self-discovery, and the haunting question: What price will you pay to claim your destiny? The battle for survival is just beginning, and Jal's greatest adventure is lurking just beyond the horizon.