Bordergrams: A Quest for the Queen

by G.T. Karber, Daniel Donohue, Dani Messerschmidt

Connect the categories.
Complete the quest.
Uncover the hidden threads in these addictive word puzzles from the bestselling creator of MURDLE!

A Queendom is in peril and the only person who can save it is locked away in a dungeon…until a raven arrives with a mysterious letter. Sir Render, a once-great knight of the Knights of the Hexagonal Table, accepts a deal from Queen Leigh to escape the prison. In exchange, he must take her brother, Friar Pan, on a pilgrimage to re-establish contact with the Unknown Realms and map the regions that will ultimately unite her domain.

In each of these word puzzles, you’re given a map filled with words, alongside a series of cryptic clues. To find your way through these legendary lands, use the clues to connect common words and organize them into equal-size regions, leaving one remaining parcel that is the next step on your journey. It’s easy at first, but like any quest, it always gets more complicated.

As you embark on this journey with Sir Render and Friar Pan, you’ll fight fantastic beasts, arm yourself with ancient artifacts, and quest for a long-dormant power that could change the world―or end it. Do you have what it takes to unify the lands, or will the powerful religious group called The Order thwart your mission and plunge the queendom into chaos?

Genres: Puzzles, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

Published July 14, 2026

About the author

G.T. Karber grew up in a small town in Arkansas, the son of a judge and a civil rights attorney. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arkansas with a degree in mathematics and English literature. Then, he moved to Los Angeles, where he received a Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.

As the General Secretary of the Hollywood Mystery Society, a theater ensemble and cinematic social club, he has overseen the staging of more than 30 immersive whodunits in the LA area. His first feature film, Killer Party, a horror-comedy-musical-whodunit he co-wrote and directed, is currently in post-production with plans to premiere in festivals in 2023.

Reviews

[Jane Kelly]

every time one of these stupid little puzzle books comes out it’s the highlight of my year. five stars!!!

[Tammy]

Thank you Castle Point Books for the gifted copy!

If you love clever puzzles and playful adventures, Bordergrams: A Quest for the Queen is such a fun pick. This interactive mystery follows a brave little knight on a quest to rescue the Queen, and every page includes a bordergram puzzle that moves the story forward. It’s creative, whimsical, and gives you that satisfying “aha!” moment again and again. A charming, brain‑teasing escape perfect for puzzle lovers and cozy gamers.

[Johannes]

I had a lot of fun with this one. This is one of those advanced ancient civilization ones where it is our future but after civilization crashes. I loved trying to figure out what all of the "magic artifacts" actually were. The way it all comes together at the end was so good. My only complaint about the first one was that I wasn't too interested in the story, this one is definitely much better in that regard.

[Kat]

4.5 ⭐️

I really enjoyed this new kind of puzzle game from the people of Murdle. I think my favorite part of this game was the story. It gave me to murdle vibes but with a medieval twist. I will say im not the best at finding the answers. I guess I prefer my murder mysteries 😂🙄

[Vicki]

Love these puzzles! Great fun for analytical thinking!

[Alex Pulliam]

2.5/5: more of a me issue as I just didn’t enjoy the puzzle type