Wild Cards Reading Order
1 series · 23 books
Wild Cards is a sprawling science fiction shared universe that blends superhero storytelling with literary ambition across multiple formats. Developed under the editorial direction of George R. R. Martin, the series encompasses over forty contributing authors who have crafted standalone novels, mosaic works, and collaborative anthologies set in an alternate Earth where superpowers emerged following a catastrophic alien virus. Published between 1988 and 2003, Wild Cards stands as one of science fiction's most ambitious multi-author projects, combining hard sci-fi worldbuilding with the imaginative scope of superhero fiction.
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete23 books
The Wild Cards series consists of 23 standalone novels published between 1988 and 2003, with the sequence now complete. These books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected narrative world. The series explores a shared universe where superhuman abilities emerge among ordinary people, creating complex social and political dynamics across multiple storylines and perspectives.
Start with Aces Abroad, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | American Hero |
| 2 | Busted Flush |
| 3 | Dead Man's Hand |
| 4 | Double Solitaire |
| 5 | Fort Freak |
| 6 | High Stakes |
| 7 | High Stakes: A Wild Cards Novel |
| 8 | Inside Straight |
| 9 | Jokertown shuffle |
| 10 | Knaves Over Queens |
| 11 | Low Chicago |
| 12 | Lowball |
| 13 | Mississippi Roll |
| 14 | One-Eyed Jacks |
| 15 | Suicide kings |
| 16 | Texas hold'em |
| 17 | Wild Cards Collection |
| 18 | Aces Abroad 1988 |
| 19 | Aces High 1990 |
| 20 | Down & dirty 1990 |
| 21 | Jokers Wild 1990 |
| 22 | Wild Cards 1990 |
| 23 | Ace in the Hole 2003 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Wild Cards written?
- Wild Cards has written 23 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2003.
- Are Wild Cards's series complete?
- Wild Cards has 1 completed series.