The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series.The American Triad Series#1: Mississippi Roll#2: Low Chicago#3: Texas Hold 'EmThe return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series.The American Triad Series#1: Mississippi Roll#2: Low Chicago#3: Texas Hold 'EmWILD CARDS, MEET WILD WESTFollowing World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed forever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical abnormalities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are the lucky few known as Aces. San Antonio, home of the Alamo, is also host to the USA’s top high school jazz competition, and the musicians at Xavier Desmond High are excited to outplay their rivals. But they are also Jokers: kids with superabilties and looks that make them stand out. On top of that, well, they are teenagers – prone to mischief, mishaps, and romantic misunderstandings.Michelle Pond, aka The Amazing Bubbles, thinks that her superhero know-how has prepared her to chaperone the event. But little does she know the true meaning of the saying, "Don't mess with Texas."Edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author George R.R. Martin, Texas Hold ’Em features the writing talents of David Anthony Durham, Max Gladstone, Victor Milan, Diana Rowland, Walton Simons, Caroline Spector, and William F. Wu.Praise for Wild Cards‘GREAT’ – The Guardian‘A complex, intricately imagined universe’ The TelegraphPRAISE FOR THE WILD CARDS SERIES:“Deep and complex”Starburst“Perhaps the most original and provocative of the shared worlds books.”Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn"Martin has assembled an impressive array of writers. . . . Progressing through the decades, Wild Cards keeps its momentum to the end."Locus"The shared-world series known as Wild Cards has had a long and illustrious history of contributors and achievements." SciFi.comGeorge R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire— A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.• Edited by the reigning king of fantasy, George R.R. Martin• The WILD CARDS series is legendary within the SFF community, spanning three decades and featuring stories from many of the genre’s biggest names• These books mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the series, uniting all of George’s publications with the same imprint and with the long-term UK editor of his A Song of Ice and Fire seriesCompetition: harry potter;northern lights;his dark materials;handmaid’s tale;the lord of the rings;the hobbit;house of the dragon;star wars;mandalorian;the name of the wind;the wheel of time;the eye of the world;narnia. by;jk rowling;philip pullman;margaret atwood;jrr tolkien;patrick rothfuss;robert jordan
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