Texas Hold 'Em

The American Triad Series, edited by George R. R. Martin, revisits the popular shared-world superhero universe with a collection of stories set in a post-World War II world where survivors exhibit a range of extraordinary abilities. In the novel "Texas Hold ’Em," the action centers around high school jazz competitors in San Antonio, who are also Jokers—individuals with superpowers—and navigate a mix of teenage mischief, romance, and unexpected challenges. Featuring contributions from renowned authors, the series explores a vivid world where superhumans and ordinary life intersect amid the backdrop of Texas.