Dive into the thrilling, alternate history of *Three Kings*, a captivating installment in George R.R. Martin’s acclaimed *Wild Cards* universe! Edited by Martin himself, this mosaic novel blends superhero action with intricate political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a post-WWII Earth transformed by an alien virus. Marking a bold departure, *Three Kings* transports the Wild Cards saga to the UK, where Aces and Jokers navigate a complex landscape of power, prejudice, and ancient mythology. Queen Margaret’s impending death throws England into turmoil. Her successor’s anti-Joker sentiments ignite rebellion, while a hidden heir and a vengeful goddess stir the pot. Alan Turing, a Joker Ace, is tasked with finding the secret to the throne – and saving his people. Featuring contributions from a stellar cast of authors and published by Harper Voyager, *Three Kings* (ISBN: 9780008361525) offers a fresh entry point to the Wild Cards series and continues to build on its legacy as the first and longest running shared world anthology. Perfect for fans of superhero fiction, alternate history, and George R.R. Martin’s signature blend of epic storytelling and moral complexity. The paperback edition contains 400 pages.
Three Kings: Edited by George R. R. Martin (Wild Cards)
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The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire.
For decades, George R.R. Martin bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire has collaborated with an ever-shifting ensemble of science fiction and fantasy icons to create the amazing Wild Cards universe.
In the aftermath of World War II, the Earths population was devastated by an alien virus. Those who survived were changed forever. Some, known as jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical mutations; others, granted superhuman abilities, became the lucky few known as aces.
Queen Margaret, who came to the English throne after the death of her sister Elizabeth, now lies on her death-bed. Summoning the joker ace Alan Turing, she urges him to seek the true heir: Elizabeth’s lost son. He was rumoured to have died as a baby but, having been born a joker, was sent into hiding.
Margaret dies and her elder son Henry becomes king and at once declares he wants to make England an ‘Anglo-Saxon country’ and suggests jokers be sent ‘to the moon’. Dangerous tensions begin to tear the country apart. The Twisted Fists an organization of jokers led by the Green Man – are becoming more militant. And Babh, goddess of war, sees opportunities to sow strife and reap blood
This marvellous mosaic novel, featuring the talents of Mary Anne Mohanraj, Peter Newman, Peadar Guiln, Melinda M. Snodgrass and Caroline Spector, follows KNAVES OVER QUEENS the first ever Wild Cards novel set in the UK.
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| ISBN-10 | 0008361525 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780008361525 |
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| Pages | 400 |
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| Weight | 270 |
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