The alien "wild card" virus has left its legacy on earth in the form of
powerful "aces" and deformed "jokers." In 1986, a fact-finding
commission of aces, jokers, and "naturals" tours the world in search of
other victims of the disease that altered humanity. Encounters with
voodoo sorcerers in Haiti, Islamic extremists in Syria, and Mayan
activists in Central America lend an exotic air to this collaborative
effort by 11 authors including Stephen Leigh, Victor W. Milan, and
Melinda M. Snodgrass. Recommended for libraries that own previous Wild
Card titles. JC
Product Description
It all began in 1946, when the bizarre, gene-altering ³Wild
Cards² virus was unleashed in the skies over New York City. A virus
that created superpowered Aces and bizarre, disfigured Jokers. Now,
thirty years later, the victims face a new nightmare. From the far
reaches of space comes The Swarm, a deadly menace that could very well
destroy the planet. Putting aside their hatred and mistrust, Aces and
Jokers must form an uneasy alliance and prepare for a battle they must
not lose. . . .
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It all began in 1946, when the bizarre, gene-altering ³Wild Cards² virus was unleashed in the skies over New York City. A virus that created superpowered Aces and bizarre, disfigured Jokers. Now, thirty years later, the victims face a new nightmare. From the far reaches of space comes The Swarm, a deadly menace that could very well destroy the planet. Putting aside their hatred and mistrust, Aces and Jokers must form an uneasy alliance and prepare for a battle they must not lose. . . .