I love books that are re-released after being out of print but, this is incredible. Not only is it being released but it contains three additional stories! Carrie Vaughn, Michael Cassutt, and David Levine join the original authors including Howard Waldrop, George R. R. Martin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, and Roger Zelazny.
The premise is simple but at the time almost revolutionary, an alien virus is released in the waning days of WWII and some people are affected adversely (Jokers) and some given incredible powers (Aces). Think every superhero power you can imagine and then some. I like the way the characters are not always recognized for what they are and how both jokers and aces are distrusted and feared, very realistic.
The characters are as varied as the authors and everyone is written with an obvious joy for the subject matter. The Wild Cards novels are the best shared worlds books currently in production.
Very enjoyable. ~~ Bob LaPierre
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