Unmasked is the story of Culler, a young woman who has shielded herself from grief since the death of her twin brother Frankie. When she discovers that the relationships in which she has immersed herself are not as solid and protective as she supposed, her life is shaken up, forcing her to struggle with the ghosts of her past and the troubles of her present. From Epiphany to Carnival, Gerbig takes us into the heart of New Orleans with an unforgettable cast of characters and as the annual ritual of Mardi Gras works its transforming magic, Culler and the people around her are changed forever.