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Queen of Swords: Riding Toward Sunset by D.C. Wood
Historical Fiction
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“These hills…in late afternoon, they turn a hundred different shades of gold. When I was a little girl, papa would take me riding here. We used to race toward the sun, trying to catch it before it set.”
“And did you?”
“Next time, my pepita. Next time.”
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D.C. Wood (the author of Podiobook “Nameless” and novel The Saviour: Book 1), continues the unfinished saga of the cult television series Queen of Swords, with this unofficial podcast novel that spans across multiple story arcs, and features the return of unforgettable characters, as played by Tessie Santiago, Paulina Galvez and Peter Wingfield.
Written and performed by D.C. Wood.
Special thanks to Steve Plunkett and Spencer Proffer for granting permission to use their song, "Behind the Mask".
NB: Queen of Swords was created by Fireworks Entertainment and is currently owned by ContentFilm. This story is not affiliated with the rights holders or the show's original creators. No infringement is intended.
Riding Towards Sunset is a fan-fiction based, non-profit production for entertainment purposes only.
This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives 3.0 United States License.
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Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| QoS 01 - Foreword/Recap (20.89 MB) | D.C. Wood reveals the story behind his fascination of the original TV series, and recaps the major events of the Queen of Swords' life, setting the premise for Riding Towards Sunset. | May 11, 2011 |
| QoS 02 - New Arrival (part 1) (31.24 MB) | ARC 1: WINDS OF CHANGE. The Queen of Swords continues to be a thorn in Colonel Montoya’s side as Santa Helena welcomes the arrival of Sergeant Lionel Williams and family. The Military Sergeant is determined to rid the town of corruption and vigilantism, making him ideal for Montoya’s latest plan to eliminate the Queen. | May 11, 2011 |
| QoS 03 - New Arrival (part 2) (25.84 MB) | Montoya has his sights set on the Garcia farmland. The Queen of Swords arrives to defend the Garcia family from Montoya's soldiers, which leads to the inevitable showdown with Sergeant Williams. The result can only shatter the other's illusions. | May 11, 2011 |
| QoS 04 - Crossroads (42.62 MB) | Sergeant Williams’ first experience with the Queen and Montoya’s rule has shocked him to the core, challenging everything he believes in. More first-hand experiences of Montoya and Grisham’s enforcement force Williams to question his purpose in Santa Helena. | May 11, 2011 |
| QoS 05 - Trials (38.01 MB) | Williams has had a very rough month.. Conversations with Doctor Helm, Marta, Tessa and Vera over the Queen and a showdown with Grisham have opened his eyes. Now he pours his soul into his journal, preparing to make a decision that will change his life. | May 11, 2011 |
| QoS 06: Forced Alliances (part 1) (34.38 MB) | Sergeant Williams uncovers a plan by bandits to rob the Dons, little realising that he’s falling right into Montoya’s hands. Meanwhile, the Queen must save Lucia Garcia from wrongful execution...and keep the Garcia family dream alive. | May 18, 2011 |
| QoS 07: Forced Alliances (part 2) (34.04 MB) | Upon learning of Montoya's plot to set-up Sergeant Williams, the Queen of Swords must step in to save him. The two reluctantly put aside their differences for their shared goal, but can they truly trust each other? | May 31, 2011 |
| QoS 08: Lives in the Balance (part 1) (32.49 MB) | Williams arrives just in time to save a hostage situation from ending disastrously because of a fellow sergeant, the unstable and violent Pablo. Pablo's jealousy makes him ideal for Montoya's latest plan for Williams, while the sergeant's relationship with the Queen develops when she finally learns the reason for his contempt for masks. | Jun 2, 2011 |
| QoS 09: Lives in the Balance (part 2) (44.79 MB) | ARC 1: WINDS OF CHANGE (FINAL PART). Colonel Montoya implements his new scheme with Sergeant Pablo, one that will bring Lionel Williams under his control and place his family in mortal peril. As Marta unearths some shocking truths about Maria Williams' past, the Queen must rush to her ally's aid. Whatever the outcome, their relationship WILL change...FOREVER. | Jun 8, 2011 |
| QoS 10: Out of the Bag (41.03 MB) | ARC 2: UNMASKED.The Queen is injured in an altercation with Captain Grisham and is forced to flee. Needing medical attention she seeks out Doctor Helm but things between them change forever as Grisham closes in for the kill. | Jun 21, 2011 |
| QoS 11: Run Or You Die (32.09 MB) | Grisham and his men relentlessly pursue the Queen and Doctor Helm, with their relationship now more intense than ever before. Desperate for help, Marta seeks out Sergeant Williams and Maria, knowing that she may have to have to betray Tessa’s secret in order to save her life. | Jun 29, 2011 |
| QoS 12: End of the Line (50.95 MB) | As the manhunt for the Queen and Doctor Helm intensifies, Lionel and Maria Williams must step in. As they and Marta risk everything to save the lives of their friends, Captain Grisham finally has the fugitives where he wants them...at long last. | Jul 13, 2011 |
| QoS 13: No More Secrets (45.95 MB) | ARC 2: UNMASKED (FINAL PART). Tessa Alvarado and Robert Helm finally sit down together after their recent ordeal, truly knowing one another for the first time ever. After their conversation, Lionel and Maria Williams are finally entitled to the truth and a pact is formed. | Jul 28, 2011 |
| QoS 14: The Tide Turns (part 1) (30.38 MB) | ARC 3: OLD BETRAYAL.Thanks to the efforts of the Queen and Sergeant Williams, corruption is slowly being weeded out of Montoya’s army. Ambassador Alberto Enriquez arrives from Spain to inspect the military's standing in Santa Helena, but what impact will his visit bring? | Aug 10, 2011 |
| QoS 15: The Tide Turns (part 2) (20.01 MB) | Things are definitely looking up for Tessa Alvarado and her friends. So Tessa and Maria can afford to take the time for a friendly duel. Meanwhile, Montoya and Grisham are growing concerned that Sergeant Williams’ persistence will eventually condemn them, what with increasing honest soldiers proving loyal to the Sergeant. But a face from Williams’ past will turn the tide back in their favour. | Aug 17, 2011 |
| QoS 16: Ghosts (part 1) (40.82 MB) | Malcolm Conrad, the man who betrayed Lionel Williams and nearly killed Maria, comes to Santa Helena having escaped execution. Conrad is out for vengeance and blood and allies with Montoya and Grisham to see the job done. As Williams' world shatters in no time at all, truths about his past will finally come to light. | Sep 1, 2011 |
| QoS 17: Ghosts (part 2) (34.47 MB) | Maria Williams fights to clear her husband's name, searching for the evidence that can save him. But her dark past is also revealed when Malcom Conrad targets her. As the Queen races to save her, Lionel makes his escape, inadvertantly dragging Doctor Helm with him. | Oct 11, 2011 |
| QoS 18: Downward Spiral (42.22 MB) | After rescuing Maria from Malcolm Conrad, The Queen of Swords demands to know the truth about her friend. Elsewhere, Lionel Williams and Robert Helm (now fugitives) flee with Montoya and Conrad both after them. As tensions between the two 'friends' escalate, the Golden Sergeant reveals the whole story to the Doctor. | Oct 11, 2011 |
| QoS 19: Honour and Glory (part 1) (32.86 MB) | Maria again fights for her life against the devil Conrad. History is set to repeat itself as Williams races to rescue the woman he loves from the brother who betrayed him. Only the Queen and Doctor Helm can help their friend now. | Oct 19, 2011 |
| QoS 20: Honour and Glory (part 2) (38.56 MB) | ARC 3: OLD BETRAYAL (FINAL PART).With the Queen and Doctor Helm occupied, Sergeant Williams engages Malcolm Conrad in a fight to the finish with Maria’s life caught in the balance. Whatever the outcome, Montoya will be the ultimate victor. | Nov 9, 2011 |
| QoS 21: New Evidence (part 1) (36.7 MB) | FINAL ARC: NO GOING BACK. Now promoted to Lieutenant due to his sterling work, Lionel Williams feels the dream of eliminating Santa Helena's corruption is finally within grasp. Owing the Queen of Swords a great debt, the Golden Boy sets out to finally solve the mystery that has plagued Tessa Alvarado for too long. | Nov 30, 2011 |
| QoS 22: New Evidence (part 2) (47.38 MB) | Lieutenant Williams finally manages to track down Juan, a deserter of Montoya's army, who was also present at the murder of Don Raphael Alvarado. After so long, Tessa will finally know the identity of her father's killer. | Jan 24, 2012 |
| QoS 23: Caught In The Crossfire (45.06 MB) | Finally knowing that Captain Grisham was the one who killed her father, Tessa immediately seeks vengeance. But things get complicated when Marta and Vera wind up in the middle of their conflict. Robert attempts to dissuade Tessa from her quest for retribution. | Mar 6, 2012 |
| QoS 24: Interlude (32.45 MB) | In the aftermath of the Queen's violent assault on Captain Grisham and Vera Hidalgo, Doctor Helm and Marta are left to feel the scars; their loyalty and love for Tessa now at breaking point. Meanwhile, Colonel Montoya is set to complete his ensnarement of his enemies in a master plan that will ruin them all...if Lieutenant Williams doesn't bag the Queen of Swords' head first! | Apr 22, 2012 |
| QoS 25: Touche (48.69 MB) | Williams’ investigations finally uncovers the evidence he needs to bring both Colonel Montoya and Captain Grisham to justice for their crimes. But Williams and the Queen discover all too quickly that they’re not the only ones who can unearth incriminating secrets. | May 12, 2012 |