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Gollancz
13 August 2013

Science fiction; Fantasy; Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Dystopia

Series: Wild Cards

In 1946, an alien virus that rewrites human DNA was accidentally unleashed in the skies over New York City. It killed ninety percent of

those it infected. Nine percent of those who survived mutated into tragically deformed creatures. And one percent gained superpowers. The Wild Cards shared-universe series, created and edited since 1987 by New York Times No.1 bestseller George R.R. Martin along with Melinda Snodgrass, is the tale of the history of the world since then - and of the heroes among that one percent.

Now it is time for a new generation of heroes - and writers - to pick up the baton.

Twenty-eight extraordinary people - Aces, people who have contracted the deadly Wild Cards virus and lived - sign onto a reality TV show. These young heroes have never really been heroic, but each has a superhuman skill.

Initially divided up into four suits while competing in staged contests as only LA-LA land could dream up, the losers are voted off the show until, at last, the greatest American Hero will be left standing. As the weeks go by, those remaining in the competition are stunned by sickening events in the Middle East. Their inane challenges look silly when compared to those unpowered people risking their lives.

Will this group of over-privileged and under-informed 'celebrities' be able to make a real difference to the world? And how many of them really care?

By: George R.R. Martin
Imprint: Gollancz
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 134mm, Width: 200mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9780575134188
ISBN 10: 0575134186
Series: Wild Cards
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 13 August 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: www.georgerrmartin.com

George R.R. Martin published his first story in 1971 and quickly rose to prominence, winning four HUGO and two NEBULA AWARDs in quick succession before he turned his attention to fantasy with the historical horror novel FEVRE DREAM, now a Fantasy Masterwork. Since then he has won every major award in the fields of fantasy, SF and horror. His magnificent epic saga A Song of Ice and Fire is redefining epic fantasy for a new generation. George R.R. Martin lives in New Mexico.

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