George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) first and pretends to be drowning. After George rescues him, the man reveals himself to be George's guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. George does not believe him, and he bitterly wishes he had never been born. Inspired by this comment, Clarence shows George what the town would have been like without him, with the snow outside stopping as the change is made. In this alternative scenario Bedford Falls is instead named Pottersville, and is home to sleazy nightclubs, pawn shops, and amoral people. Bailey Park was never built, and remains an old cemetery. Mr. Gower was sent to prison for poisoning
James S. A. Corey was released April 29, 2014. All are set in "The Expanse" series. The authors have also written a "Star Wars" novel, "Honor Among Thieves", published by Random House in 2014, and a short story unrelated to "The Expanse" titled "A Man Without Honor", included in the anthology "Old Mars", edited by George R. R. Martin. James S. A. Corey James S. A. Corey is the pen name used by collaborators Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, authors of the science fiction series "The Expanse". The first and last name are taken from Abraham's and Franck's middle names, respectively, and S. A.