Wild Cards III

by Martin, George R. R.; Trust, Wild Cards

• ISBN13: 9780765326171
• ISBN10: 0765326175
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-02-11
• Publisher: Tor Books

Summary

The journey into high adventure soars on!Let the secret history of the world be told - of the alien virus that struck Earth after World War II, and of the handful of survivors who found they now possessed superhuman powers. Some were called Aces, endowed with powerful mental and physical prowess. The others were Jokers, tormented by bizarre disfigurements. Some served humanity. Others wreaked terror. Now, forty years later, under the streets of Manhattan an evilgenius unleashes the powers of darkness - and Aces and Jokers alike must fight for their lives.Here, in the third volume of the Wild Cards series, seven of science fiction's most gifted writers create an astonishing alternate history full of wonder and excitement.Includes stories by:Edward BryantLeanne C. HarperGeorge R. R. MartinJohn J. MillerLewis ShinerWalter SimonsMelinda M. Snodgrass

Author Biography

GEORGE R. R. MARTIN’s Song of Ice and Fire series, beginning with A Game of Thrones, is among the top-selling fantasy novels of this generation and is now an award-winning HBO series. Martin lives in New Mexico.