Deuces Down: A Wild Cards Novel (Wild Cards, 16)

ISBN: 1250227208

Author: Martin, George R. R.

Condition: Used

Deuces Down is the next Wild Cards anthology collection about George R. R. Martin's alternate superhero historyAn anthology about the Wild Cards who are underestimated, overlooked: the Deuces. But its the quiet ones you have to watch out for.In this revised collection of classic Wild Cards stories, the spotlight is on the most unusual Wild Cards of them all-the Deuces, people with minor superpowers. But their impact on the world should not be underestimated, as we see how theyve affected the course of Wild Cards alternate history. This collection also features exclusive art to accompany these stories.In Deuces Down, iconic celebrities and landmark events are seen in a whole new light, such as John Jos. Millers exciting 1969 World Series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Brooklyn Dodgers; Michael Cassutts first moon landing, when the world wasnt watching; Walter Simons Great New York City Blackout of 1977; and Melinda M. Snodgrasss account of Grace Kellys mysterious disappearance during the filming of The French Lieutenants Woman.Edited by George R. R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass, Deuces Down also features brand-new stories from Carrie Vaughn, Mary Anne Mohanraj, and Caroline Spector.Being developed for TV!Rights to develop Wild Cards have been acquired by Universal Cable Productions, the team behind The Magicians and Mr. Robot, with the co-editor of Wild Cards, Melinda M. Snodgrass, as executive producer.The Wild Cards UniverseThe Original Triad#1 Wild Cards#2 Aces High#3 Jokers WildThe Puppetman Quartet#4: Aces Abroad#5: Down and Dirty#6: Ace in the Hole#7: Dead Mans HandThe Rox Triad#8: One-Eyed Jacks#9: Jokertown Shuffle#10: Dealers Choice#11: Double Solitaire#12: Turn of the CardsThe Card Sharks Triad#13: Card Sharks#14: Marked Cards#15: Black Trump#16: Deuces Down#17: Death Draws FiveThe Committee Triad#18: Inside Straight#19: Busted Flush#20: Suicide KingsAmerican Hero (ebook original)The Fort Freak Triad#21: Fort Freak#22: Lowball#23: High StakesThe American Triad#24: Mississippi Roll#25: Low Chicago#26: Texas Hold 'Em#27: Knaves Over Queens