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http://www.rhapsody.com/motorhead/ace-of-spades--bonustracks  The band Motorhead wrote a song entitled "Ace of Spades." In //I Am the Messenger//, Ed Kennedy receives messages, each on a different suit of ace. The ace of spades represents a unique challenge for Ed as he must work to solve the mystery of his message. This track includes the lyrics: "The Ace Of Spades The Ace Of Spades You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools, But that's the way I like it baby, I don't wanna live forever, And don't forget the joker!"

At the end of the novel when Ed has received all four aces, he believes the messages are finished. However, he then receives a surprise joker, continuing his duties as the messenger. It is ironic that the lyrics of "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead have so many similarities to the events that take place in //I Am the Messenger//.



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