{"product_id":"9780008239633_texas-hold-em-wild-cards","title":"Texas Hold ‘Em (Wild Cards)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe American Triad Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#1: \u003cem\u003eMississippi Roll\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#2: \u003cem\u003eLow Chicago\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#3: \u003cem\u003eTexas Hold 'Em\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWILD CARDS, MEET WILD WEST\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed forever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical abnormalities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are the lucky few known as Aces.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSan Antonio, home of the Alamo, is also host to the USA’s top high school jazz competition, and the musicians at Xavier Desmond High are excited to outplay their rivals. But they are also Jokers: kids with superabilties and looks that make them stand out. On top of that, well, they are teenagers – prone to mischief, mishaps, and romantic misunderstandings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichelle Pond, aka The Amazing Bubbles, thinks that her superhero know-how has prepared her to chaperone the event. But little does she know the true meaning of the saying, \"Don't mess with Texas.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited by #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author George R.R. Martin, \u003cem\u003eTexas Hold ’Em\u003c\/em\u003e features the writing talents of David Anthony Durham, Max Gladstone, Victor Milan, Diana Rowland, Walton Simons, Caroline Spector, and William F. Wu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Wild Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘GREAT’ – \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A complex, intricately imagined universe’ \u003cem\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of dystopian sci-fi adventures, filled with superheroes and action, is a testament to the hard work and creativity of its authors. As a bestseller, it's clear that readers have embraced the unique blend of science and fiction that permeates every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George R R Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889507455125,"sku":"9780008239633","price":39.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008239633.jpg?v=1776888270","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008239633_texas-hold-em-wild-cards","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}