Wild Cards books in order A series by George R. R. Martin
The Wild Cards series by George R. R. Martin has 5 books (3 novels and 2 shorter works), from Wild Cards (1987) to Dead Man's Hand (2014). Read it in order, starting with Wild Cards.
Reading order: 1 Wild Cards (1987) · 2 Aces High (1987) · 3 Jokers Wild (1987) · 4 Aces Abroad (1988) · 5 Dead Man's Hand (2014)
Updated September 2026
All 5 Wild Cards books in order
- 1.
Wild Cards (1987), with Roger Zelazny and Carrie Vaughn
- 2.
Aces High (Apr 1987), with Pat Cadigan and Roger Zelazny
- 3.
Jokers Wild (Nov 1987)
- 4.
Aces Abroad (1988), with Carrie Vaughn
- 5.
Dead Man's Hand (2014)
Wild Cards FAQ
- How many Wild Cards books are there?
- There are 5 Wild Cards books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Wild Cards books in?
- In publication order, starting with Wild Cards (1987): 1 Wild Cards (1987) · 2 Aces High (1987) · 3 Jokers Wild (1987) · 4 Aces Abroad (1988) · 5 Dead Man's Hand (2014).
- What is the first Wild Cards book?
- Wild Cards (1987).
- What is the latest Wild Cards book?
- Dead Man's Hand (2014).
- Is the Wild Cards series finished?
- There have been no new Wild Cards books since 2014.
- Did George R. R. Martin write other series?
- Yes: Thousand Worlds and A Song of Ice and Fire.
More series by George R. R. Martin
All George R. R. Martin booksThousand Worlds
3 books
A Song of Ice and Fire
10 books
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.