In the high-stakes world of epic fantasy, the only thing more famous than the dragons of Westeros is the long wait for the book that should have taken them to their final destination. George R.R. Martin, the genius behind the A Song of Ice and Fire series, has gone from being a cult-favorite author to a cultural titan around the world.
As the years have turned into decades, a cynical theory has taken hold among his many fans: is the author simply too rich to finish the series? Many wonder if the fire has finally gone out in the North, as his wealth continues to grow despite no new novels being published.
