Wild Cards: Novel Book One of the British Arc

Wild Cards is a superhero fantasy novel series created by George R.R. Martin. The series is set in an alternate history in which an alien virus was released on Earth, giving some people superpowers. The first novel in the series, Wild Cards, was published in 1987.

Knaves Over Queens: A Wild Cards Novel (Book One of the British Arc)

by George R. R. Martin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3076 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	561 pages

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The British Arc is a sub-series within the Wild Cards universe that focuses on the British characters. The first novel in the British Arc, Wild Cards: Aces High, was published in 2018.

Wild Cards: Aces High is set in London in 1945, during the final days of World War II. The novel follows the lives of a group of people who have been given superpowers by the alien virus. These people, known as Aces, are both feared and admired by the public. They must use their powers to fight evil and protect the innocent.

Wild Cards: Aces High is a thrilling and action-packed novel that will appeal to fans of superhero fantasy and alternate history.

Characters

The British Arc features a cast of complex and well-developed characters. Some of the most notable characters include:

• John Fortune: A young man who is given the power to control luck.
• Jenny Everywhere: A young woman who can travel through time and space.
• Black Trump: A powerful and enigmatic Ace who is feared by both the Aces and the public.
• Lord Baltimore: A centuries-old vampire who is the leader of the British Aces.
• The Great and Powerful Turtle: A talking turtle who is the wise old man of the British Aces.

Themes

Wild Cards: Aces High explores a number of important themes, including:

• The nature of good and evil
• The power of hope
• The importance of sacrifice
• The cost of power

Reviews

Wild Cards: Aces High has received rave reviews from critics and readers alike. Here are a few excerpts:

"Wild Cards: Aces High is a thrilling and action-packed novel that will appeal to fans of superhero fantasy and alternate history." - Publishers Weekly

"Martin has created a rich and complex world that is both familiar and strange. The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging. I highly recommend this novel." - Booklist

"Wild Cards: Aces High is a must-read for fans of superhero fantasy. It's a thrilling and action-packed novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end." - NPR

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Knaves Over Queens: A Wild Cards Novel (Book One of the British Arc)

by George R. R. Martin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3076 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	561 pages

FREE