Wild Cards Books in Order
science fiction and superhero anthology series
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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1987 · George R. R. Martin
Shell Games is a 1987 book by George R. R. Martin. It is part of the series Wild Cards. Catalog genres: Science Fiction, Superhero Fiction.
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1988 · George R. R. Martin
Down and Dirty is a 1988 book by George R. R. Martin, Arthur Byron Cover, Edward Bryant, John J. Miller, Melinda Snodgrass, Pat Cadigan, Roger…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · George R. R. Martin
The second book in the Wild Cards shared-world series follows survivors of an alien virus that emerged after World War II. These individuals gained…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Melinda Snodgrass
The streets of New York erupt in celebration of Wild Card Day, the annual September 15th event held to remember the dead and cherish the living. In…
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Buy on Amazon1988 · George R. R. Martin
The fourth volume in the Wild Cards shared universe series. A group of super-powered Aces, changed by the Wild Card virus, are sent by the UN on a…
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The brutal murder of Chrysalis, the glass-skinned queen of the Joker underworld, leads Ace private investigator Jay Ackroyd and the Yeoman, who has…
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The alien virus arrived on Earth after World War II, changing the world forever. Infection leads to two outcomes: death or transformation. For some,…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · George R. R. Martin
Jokertown Shuffle est une anthologie de nouvelles rassemblées par George R. R. Martin. Elle a été publiée le 1er août 1991 aux éditions Bantam…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Wild Cards books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the Wild Cards series?
We list 9 books by George R. R. Martin , published between 1987–1991.
Where can I buy the Wild Cards books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.