Wild Cards
Edited by George R.R. Martin.
The alien virus arrived on Earth just after World War II – and the world was never the same. For those who become infected, three are two results: death, or transformation. And depending on the recipient, death is sometimes the preferable outcome. Only a few lucky ones become superhuman "aces" as a side effect of the virus; the rest are turned into horrible, gruesome "jokers." It's a strange and wonderful, terrible and terrifying world where anything can go. A world that, in a twist of fate, could lie just outside your door.
Contents:
- Prologue by George R. R. Martin
- Thirty Minutes Over Broadway! by Howard Waldrop
- The Sleeper by Roger Zelazny
- Witness by Walter Jon Williams
- Degradation Rites by Melinda M. Snodgrass
- Interlude One by George R. R. Martin
- Shell Games by George R. R. Martin
- Interlude Two by George R. R. Martin
- The Long, Dark Night of Fortunato by Lewis Shiner
- Transfigurations by Victor Milán
- Interlude Three by George R. R. Martin
- Down Deep by Edward Bryant and Leanne C. Harper
- Interlude Four by George R. R. Martin
- Strings by Stephen Leigh
- Interlude Five by George R. R. Martin
- Comes a Hunter by John J. Miller
- Epilogue: Third Generation by Lewis Shiner
- The Science of the Wild Card Virus: Excerpts from the Literature by Victor Milán
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George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin is one of the most influential and celebrated authors in the world of fantasy literature. Known for his epic storytelling, intricate world-building, and morally complex characters, Martin has captured the imagination of millions of readers globally. Born on September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey, he began his writing career as a young man and quickly became known for his distinctive narrative style. With works spanning across novels, short stories, and television scripts, Martin has established himself as a master of fantasy and speculative fiction.
Wild Cards
Into a world hungry for peace, comes a spaceship ferrying chaos...
An alien bomb is detonated above the planet, shedding an indiscriminate gene virus on an Earth barely recovered from the horrors of World War ll. The result: Wild Cards. ACES blessed with superhuman powers and JOKERS cursed with bizarre physical and mental disfigurements.
This is their story.
Wild Cards consists of thirty books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
