Wild Cards V

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 the 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 mind or body disfigurements. Some served humanity. Others caused terror. And now 40 years later as a gang war between the Shadow Fists and the Mafia rages out of control in the streets of Jokertown Aces and Jokers go underground - to wage their own war against the powers of the netherworld. Here in the fifth volume of the exciting series 10 of science fiction''s most gifted writers take listeners on a journey of wonder and excitement in an astounding alternate history. Featuring the talents of John J. Miller Roger Zelazny Leanne C. Harper Arthur Byron Cover Melina C. Snodgrass Edward Bryant Stephen Leigh Pat Cadigan Walter Jon Williams and George R. R. Martin. Full cast of narrators includes: Erin Bennett Yasmeen Barghouty Jordan Prentice Clancy Brown Stephen McHattie and Emily Rankin.