George R.R. Martin

Wild Cards: Suicide Kings

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ISBN 13:: 9780575134225
author:: George R.R. Martin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Gollancz
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 507
Dimensions:: 128mm X 200mm
Genre:: , Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, ,George R.R. Martin,Wild Cards: Suicide Kings,Gollancz,Science Fiction & Fantasy,Fiction / Science Fiction / General,Science fiction
Condition:: New
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The heart of the world is bleeding. The Caliphate and the People's Paradise are at war, and the Sudan is a charnel house. In this chaotic landscape, a mysterious virus known as the Wild Card virus spreads, killing 90% of its victims but granting the remaining survivors extraordinary powers. Some become grotesque mutants, while others gain trivial abilities. However, a select few - the aces - develop wild superpowers that set them apart from the rest. These individuals possess unique gifts, such as the ability to absorb energy or transform their bodies into wasps. Their actions will shape the course of this conflict and determine the fate of the world. As the stakes grow higher, the aces must navigate their newfound abilities and confront the harsh realities of war. With great power comes great responsibility, but what does it mean to fight for a cause that may not be entirely just?

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