George R.R. Martin
Wild Cards: Inside Straight
- ISBN 13:
- 9780575134188
- author:
- George R.R. Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.7 x 19.9 cm
- Genre:
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Superhero
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Wild Cards series reboots with new authors and heroes in this latest installment. In 1946, an alien virus that rewrites human DNA was accidentally unleashed over New York City, killing ninety percent of those infected and leaving nine percent deformed, while one percent gained superpowers. Twenty-eight extraordinary individuals, known as Aces, sign up for a reality TV show, each possessing a unique superhuman skill. As they compete in staged challenges, their initial focus on winning is shaken by the harsh realities of the world around them. The stakes are raised when they're confronted with the devastating events unfolding in the Middle East. This collection marks a new direction for the Wild Cards series, exploring the complexities of heroism and the responsibility that comes with extraordinary abilities.
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