Mississippi Roll

Mississippi Roll: A Wild Cards Novel embarks readers on a thrilling expedition along the mighty Mississippi River, weaving a tapestry of intrigue, mystery, and suspense within the rich legacy of the Wild Cards universe. This narrative is curated by the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin, promising a blend of storytelling finesse and imaginative prowess that fans of this shared-universe series have come to cherish.

Aboard the historic steamboat Natchez, a vessel renowned for its array of super-powered performers, the passengers and crew are unexpectedly thrust into a conspiracy that could alter their fates. As the Natchez prepares for its final journey, the unexplained demise of a crew member stirs retired New York police detective Leo Storgman into action. With a keen eye for detail and a thirst for justice, Storgman plunges into the murky depths of riverboat secrets.

His investigation uncovers layers of enigmatic phenomena, including eerie apparitions of the steamboat's first captain, Wilbur Leathers, and unsettling whispers surrounding the current captain's clandestine activities. Questions linger—what clandestine cargo does the Natchez harbour, and could it pose an unprecedented danger?

The narrative's multi-faceted charm is elevated through the contributions of a stellar lineup of authors. Stephen Leigh, John Jos. Miller, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Carrie Vaughn with works like Martians Abroad, Hugo Award-winner David D. Levine known for Arabella of Mars, and both Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Cherie Priest from Boneshaker fame, bring their unique voices to this compelling tale.

The Wild Cards Universe breathes life into a world fluctuating between the mundane and the marvellous, explored through various story arcs:

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

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