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Captain of the Rebels (The Queens Red Guard Book 3)

Isabelle Olmo

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“We are our own villains.”

Turmoil threatens the hard-won peace of Queen Almira's realm. As the jaded Captain Sanaa embarks on a rickety mission into the Free Isle, she must secure the fire weapon and find herself with a witch to stand against Furia’s The New Alliance.

Thrown together with an unlikely band of companions, including the mysterious Kaia, the tender Quent, and the loyal Barnabus, Sanaa's journey becomes a race against time as they navigate carnivorous forests and evade the sadistic Kuimo. But amidst their quest, Sanaa finds herself drawn into the heart of a rebellion brewing in the Free Isle, where atrocities have ignited the flames of change. And her eyes wander to the prickly Kaia, who slowly softens towards the captain.

Meanwhile, Almira grapples with personal despair, pushing away loved ones as she seeks answers from shadowy sources. And Hira faces the daunting task of uniting her people against the divisive schemes of Furia. With so much in the balance, it seems the three tasks appointed will never succeed.

Captain of the Rebels is the third volume in The Queen’s Red Guard series, a story of the women of New Verden and their desperate struggle against all those who wish to disrupt the peace.

“Men should fear all women, yet they seldom did, much to their demise."

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Mar 24 2025

Authors: It is Pitchfest time! Bring me your books!

There is another Pitchfest quickly approaching and I want to make sure you have all of the information you need to participate! So authors, check this out for a list of the type of manuscripts I am looking for! And good luck everyone!!!

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Nov 30 2024

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Aug 23 2024

30 Minutes Until we meet Isabelle Olmo

Isabelle Olmo is the author of the Queen's Red Guard series, which includes Queen and Conqueror, Lady of Istok and Captain of the Rebels. They are romantacy, but heavy on the fantasy. They follow a group of incredible women navigating politically tough terrain and fighting for a divided kingdom, each book following a different member of the group. Come join us tonight as we talk about the books, Isabelle's writing process, and whatever else y'all want to discuss!

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Aug 22 2024

Tomorrow, we are meeting with Isabelle Olmo, the author of the Queen's Red Guard Series. The series starts with Queen and Conquerer, which follows Almira after her husband is killed in battle while rebelling against the King. And to save her kingdom and bring peace to the realm, she gives herself to the very King who had slain her husband. The series then continues with Lady of Istok, which follows Almira's niece as she has to travel back home to Istok after the death of her father to take her place on the regions high seat...only to find out that there are forces working against her and trying to keep her from her birthright. This series is beyond incredible and continues with her third book, Captain of the Rebels, which I have not read yet...but have sitting beside me, ready to dive into!\ \ Isabelle is an AMAZING writer and an even more amazing person and I can't wait to introduce you to her!\ \ And next Friday, we will be discussing this months Bookclub book, Never Whistle at Night, which is an indigenous dark fiction anthology. It is spooky, scary, intense and EVERYTHING i needed it to be. We will be joined by the anthology's editor, Shane Hawk. I have also invited some of the other contributing authors and hopefully one or two will join us!\ \ ZOOM INFO\ \ Isabelle Olmo: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86570033646?pwd=1ThqGqVayD08NzsOzoWO6CX4XIajmU.1\ \ Shane Hawk: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81685907028?pwd=OlxshseyRj3g2B4i5zDQzaGXTmAJob.1\ \ Hope to see you there!!!!

Author Events!!!

Hi, everyone! We have two virtual events coming up and I wanted to give you the zoom info! The first one is TOMORROW, August 23rd, with Fantasy author Isabelle Olmo. And the second is next Friday, August 30th, which is our normal Bookclub meeting...but THIS month, I have invited author Shane Hawk (editor of Never Whistle at Night) to come join us! There MAY be another author or two as well...we'll see. I'm working on it! Click below for the zoom info for both events!

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Aug 8 2024

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Isabelle Olmo is the author of the incredibly successful Queen's Red Guard series and is unbelievably knowledgeable on how to navigate self-publishing and bookish spaces like BookTok and Bookstagram. If you have read her work, have questions about her writing or publishing process, or just want to come spend time together, mark your calendars for this Friday at 6:30 cst! Zoom info down below!

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Jun 26 2024

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Mar 24 2025

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Nov 30 2024

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Tattooed Bibliophiles\ \ Zee\ \ • Nov 13 2024

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This is the time to mention that sci-fi is a mixed genre, and a lot of stuff can go under that umbrella. While The Queens Red Guard series is stolidly fantasy, and could even be considered romantasy, I feel like the rich world building, complex politics, and diversity of characters is something most sci-fi readers would enjoy. This series has kept me up at night wondering who the author might kill off to further the plot...and I'm so into it. Call me a masochist but if an author isn't hurting me...I don't want it!

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Aug 23 2024

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Aug 22 2024

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