Wild Cards: Sleeper Straddle
Edited by George R. R. Martin and Melinda Snodgrass, Wild Cards: Sleeper Straddle is a novel in stories by multiple authors, including Christopher Rowe, Carrie Vaughn, Cherie Priest, William F. Wu, Walter Jon Williams, Stephen Leigh, Mary Anne Mohanraj, and Max Gladstone. Look out for this upcoming release, whose large cast of authors will captivate readers with unique storytelling styles.
What is Sleeper Straddle About?
An alien virus ravages the world, randomly granting superpowers to some and transforming others into bizarre mutants. The story follows Croyd Crenson, known as The Sleeper, who experiences random periods of hibernation, each time awakening with a new appearance and set of powers. However, his latest awakening leaves him split into six different incarnations. Tasked with reuniting the versions of himself before they succumb to exhaustion, Croyd enlists the help of Tesla, a clever and elusive joker with ace powers.
As they journey through Croyd’s extraordinary life, they face unexpected danger from the other versions of himself who will stop at nothing to survive. With an impressive lineup of contributors, like Carrie Vaughn, William F. Wu, and Max Gladstone, and edited by George R R Martin, this interwoven collection of stories brings the captivating Wild Cards universe to life.
When Will Sleeper Straddle be Released?
Sleeper Straddle is expected to be released by Random House on 06 February 2024 in the UK and US.
What is the Page Count?
Sleeper Straddle has a page count of 416.
Where Can You Pre-Order Sleeper Straddle?
You can pre-order Sleeper Straddle through Barnes & Noble ($28) in the US and Forbidden Planet (£16.99) in the UK.
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