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Wild Cards: Mosaic — Novel Book Two of the British Arc

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Three Kings: A Wild Cards Mosaic Novel (Book Two of the British Arc)

by George R. R. Martin

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	233 pages

Wild Cards: Mosaic is the second novel in the British Arc of the popular Wild Cards series. The book features a diverse cast of characters, including Aces, Jokers, and Deuces. The story follows the characters as they navigate the challenges of life in a world where superpowers are commonplace.

The novel begins with the aftermath of the events of the first book in the British Arc, Wild Cards: Aces High. The Jokers have been defeated, but the threat of the virus that created them still lingers. The Aces are now tasked with finding a way to stop the virus from spreading further.

Meanwhile, the Deuces are struggling to find their place in a world that fears and mistrusts them. Many Deuces are forced to live in poverty and squalor, and they are often the victims of violence and discrimination. A group of Deuces led by the enigmatic figure known as the Black Queen is working to change this, but their efforts are met with resistance from both the Aces and the Jokers.

Wild Cards: Mosaic is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of power, identity, and prejudice. The characters are well-developed and engaging, and the story is both exciting and suspenseful. The novel is a must-read for fans of the Wild Cards series and for anyone interested in superhero fiction.

Characters

Wild Cards: Mosaic features a diverse cast of characters, including:

The Great and Powerful Turtle - An Ace with the power to control water and weather.
Dr. Tachyon - An Ace with the power to travel through time.
Golden Boy - An Ace with the power to control light and energy.
The Black Queen - A Deuce with the power to control darkness and shadow.
Peregrine - A Joker with the power to fly and manipulate the wind.
Laughing Boy - A Joker with the power to create illusions.

Setting

Wild Cards: Mosaic is set in the United Kingdom in the early 21st century. The world has been devastated by the Wild Card virus, which has created a new class of human beings with superpowers. The Aces are the most powerful of these beings, and they are feared and respected by the general population. The Jokers are the most dangerous of these beings, and they are feared and hated by both the Aces and the Deuces. The Deuces are the most common of these beings, and they are often the victims of prejudice and discrimination.

Plot

Wild Cards: Mosaic begins with the aftermath of the events of the first book in the British Arc, Wild Cards: Aces High. The Jokers have been defeated, but the threat of the virus that created them still lingers. The Aces are now tasked with finding a way to stop the virus from spreading further.

As the Aces and the Deuces struggle to find their place in the world, the Jokers are planning their revenge. The Jokers have been defeated, but they are not broken. They are waiting for the right moment to strike back, and when they do, the world will be unprepared.

Themes

Wild Cards: Mosaic explores the themes of power, identity, and prejudice. The Aces are the most powerful beings in the world, but they are also feared and respected. The Deuces are the most common beings in the world, but they are also the most vulnerable. The Jokers are the most dangerous beings in the world, but they are also the most misunderstood.

Wild Cards: Mosaic is a novel about the human condition. It is a novel about the power of hope, the strength of courage, and the importance of acceptance.

Three Kings: A Wild Cards Mosaic Novel (Book Two of the British Arc)

by George R. R. Martin

4.5 out of 5