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Suicide Kings (Wild Cards, Book 20)

Edited by George R.R. Martin

Average Score: 79(7)

From the #1 New York Times bestseller, the third of a new generation of Wild Cards tales

 
In 1946, an alien virus that rewrites human DNA was accidentally unleashed in the skies over New York City. It killed ninety percent of those it infected. Nine percent survived to mutate into tragically deformed creatures. And one percent gained superpowers. The Wild Cards shared-universe series, created and edited since 1987 by New York Times #1 bestseller George R. R. Martin (“The American Tolkien”—Time magazine) along with Melinda Snodgrass, is the tale of the history of the world since then—and of the heroes among the one percent.

 Ranging from New York and New England to ravaged Africa and New Orleans, encompassing war, devastation, and stubborn hope, Suicide Kings advances the story of the Wild Cards, and their struggle to be fully human in a world that fears and mistrusts them.

Book Details

Fantasy
Hardcover, 448 Pages
Published by Tor Books on December 22, 2009
ISBN-10 0765317834
ISBN-13 978-0765317834

Reviews


SFRevu | Drew Bittner
Review Rating: 100
Martin and the Wild Card Consortium have created another book packed with high adventure, love, loss and passions from across the emotional spectrum.
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Boomtron | Aaron Teiser
Review Rating: 80
It is a rip-roaring story which is also capable of making you think and feel.
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Grasping for the Wind | John Ottinger III
Review Rating: 80
...a no-nonsense novel that tackles world issues and events head-on, not afraid to make a statement even as they entertain.
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Publishers Weekly
Review Rating: 80
Martin and his stable of authors have created a relentless story that will appeal to readers who like action gritty to the point of ruthlessness...
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SF Site | Nathan Brazil
Review Rating: 80
Suicide Kings keeps the ball in constant motion, and is an immensely enjoyable read.
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Pat`s Fantasy Hotlist | Patrick
Review Rating: 78
To all the authors involved in this latest Wild Cards project, kudos for a job well-done! You've made me a Wild Cards fan!
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Library Journal | Jackie Cassada
Review Rating: 60
...should attract not only fans of the original series, created by editor and author Martin in 1987, but also devotees of superhero fiction in general.
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