Low Chicago
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The stakes were already sky-high at Giovanni Galante’s poker table that fateful night in Chicago. Poker. Dealer’s choice. Seven players. A million-dollar cash buy-in. What begins as a high-stakes game soon spirals into chaos, as a superpowered disaster strikes, scattering the city’s most notorious criminals across time. Their schemes span the centuries, posing a grave threat to the stability of the entire world.
The latest addition to George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards universe, Low Chicago introduces readers to a fresh cast of characters in a thrilling time-travel adventure. Set against the backdrop of the criminal underworld of 1920s Chicago, the narrative weaves through the intricacies of crime and power, offering a gripping exploration of what happens when the villains of the present clash with the past.
This gripping tale is not just a standalone adventure but also a part of the riveting American Triad Series. Fans of the series can immerse themselves further with the other intriguing titles:
- Mississippi Roll
- Low Chicago
- Texas Hold 'Em
Adding rich layers to the intricate plot, this volume features a remarkable collection of original stories from some of the most lauded authors in the world of science fiction and fantasy. Contributions come from literary giants such as Saladin Ahmed, Paul Cornell, Marko Kloos, John Jos. Miller, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Christopher Rowe, and Melinda M. Snodgrass.
Low Chicago is a must-read for fans of the genre, offering a compelling blend of high-stakes poker, time-travel, and the seedy glamour of the 1920s criminal milieu. Don't miss out on this electrifying adventure from the imaginative mind of George R. R. Martin and his talented collaborators.
Series: Wild Cards
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Low Chicago is praised as part of the Wild Cards series for its depth and complexity. Critics note its originality and provocative nature, highlighting the impressive assembly of contributing writers and the series' sustained momentum over the decades. The series is recognised for its long and illustrious history in the shared-world genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008239640
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperVoyager
Contributors:
- Edited by George R. R. Martin
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 432
About the Author
George R.R. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including five volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, several collections of short stories, as well as screenplays for television and feature films. Dubbed 'the American Tolkien', George R.R. Martin has won numerous awards including the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. He is an Executive Producer on HBO's Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, which is based on his A Song of Ice and Fire series. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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