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Deuces Down

A Wild Cards Novel
Series: Wild Cards
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In Deuces Down, unique superpowers blend with a vibrant world of heroes and villains where individuals possess abilities that are not quite enough for hero status. These "deuces" navigate through challenges and inner conflicts, offering a refreshing perspective on superhuman capabilities in a universe rich with intrigue and adventure.
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Explore an intriguing world where superpowers are both a gift and a curse. This collection of stories delves into the lives of lesser-known Aces and Jokers, offering a fresh perspective on a universe brimming with unusual talents and unique challenges. You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to rich character development and intricate, interconnected tales in a speculative fiction setting.

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Deuces Down

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Deuces Down is the next Wild Cards anthology collection about George R. R. Martin's alternate superhero history.

An anthology about the Wild Cards who are underestimated, overlooked: the Deuces. But it's 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 they've 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. Miller's exciting 1969 World Series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Brooklyn Dodgers; Michael Cassutt's first moon landing, when the world wasn't watching; Walter Simons' Great New York City Blackout of 1977; and Melinda M. Snodgrass's account of Grace Kelly's mysterious disappearance during the filming of The French Lieutenant's 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.

The Wild Cards Universe
The Original Triad
#1 Wild Cards
#2 Aces High
#3 Jokers Wild

The Puppetman Quartet
#4: Aces Abroad
#5: Down and Dirty
#6: Ace in the Hole
#7: Dead Man's Hand

The Rox Triad
#8: One-Eyed Jacks
#9: Jokertown Shuffle
#10: Dealer's Choice

#11: Double Solitaire
#12: Turn of the Cards

The Card Sharks Triad
#13: Card Sharks
#14: Marked Cards
#15: Black Trump

#16: Deuces Down
#17: Death Draws Five

The Committee Triad
#18: Inside Straight
#19: Busted Flush
#20: Suicide Kings

American Hero (ebook original)
The Fort Freak Triad
#21: Fort Freak
#22: Lowball
#23: High Stakes

The American Triad
#24: Mississippi Roll
#25: Low Chicago
#26: Texas Hold 'Em

#27: Knaves Over Queens

Series: Wild Cards

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250227218

Publisher: Tor Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2022

Imprint: Tor Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

GEORGE R. R. MARTIN is the author of the acclaimed, internationally bestselling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which is the basis of HBO's popular Game of Thrones television series. Martin has won multiple science fiction awards, including four Hugos, two Nebulas, the Bram Stoker, the Locus Award, the World Fantasy Award, the Daedelus, the Balrog, and the Daikon (Japanese Hugo).

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