Mississippi Roll
A Wild Cards Novel (Book One of the American Triad) : 24
(Author) George R.R. MartinSoon to be a show on Hulu! Mississippi Roll: A Wild Cards Novel is an adventurous journey along Ol’ Man River, featuring beloved characters from the bestselling shared-universe science fiction superhero series, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin. Now on its final voyage, the historical steamboat Natchez is known for her super-powered guest entertainers. But after the suspicious death of a crewmember, retired NY police detective Leo Storgman decides to make this incident his personal case. His findings only lead to a growing number of questions. Is there some truth behind the ghostly sightings of the steamboat’s first captain Wilbur Leathers? What secret does the current captain seem to be hiding? And could the Natchez be ferrying mysterious – and possibly dangerous – cargo onboard? Mississippi Roll features the writing talents of Stephen Leigh, John Jos. Miller, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Carrie Vaughn (Martians Abroad), Hugo-Award winning author David D. Levine (Arabella of Mars), and Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Cherie Priest (Boneshaker). Now in development for TV: Rights to develop Wild Cards have been acquired by Universal Cable Productions, the team behind The Magicians and Mr. Robot, with the co-editor of Wild Cards, Melinda Snodgrass, as executive producer. 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 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
George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin is an American author known for his epic fantasy series, "A Song of Ice and Fire," which was adapted into the popular television series, "Game of Thrones." Martin's writing style is characterized by complex characters, intricate plots, and gritty realism. He is credited with revitalizing the fantasy genre by subverting traditional tropes and exploring themes of power, politics, and morality in his work. "A Game of Thrones," the first book in the series, is Martin's most famous work and has garnered critical acclaim for its rich world-building and compelling storytelling. Martin's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the fantasy genre, earning him a devoted fan base and widespread recognition as one of the most influential authors of his generation.