ACES HIGH (Wild Cards, No 2)
by Various authors
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Author: Various authorsEditor: George R. R. Martin
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1987-04-01
ISBN: 0553264648
Number of pages: 390
Publisher: Bantam Spectra
Book Reviews of ACES HIGH (Wild Cards, No 2)
Book Review: Give it a chance its well worth it.
Summary: 5 Stars
The second installment of one of the best scifi anthologies around and also the first where my all-time favorite Joker of all time Jube the Walrus is introduced (or is he a joker or something else entirely you will have to read to find out.
The story forces on an invading force from outer space dubbed in typical pulp fashion "The Swam" the stories focus on the attempts by Aces and Jokers to fight it and by a tyrannical cult to control it in the mistaken belief that the swarm's arrival is for the greater good of all humanity.
There are also appearances by other Aces including Cord, the Great and Powerful Turtle Captain Trips and an unfortunate teenager named Kid Dinosaur who can change into any of the long dead reptiles that he has knowledge of...unfortunately his mass doesn't change.
This is another time where my powers of description do not measure up to how great this book is
If you are a fan of
Lewis Shiner
Walter Jon Williams
Pat Cadigan
George R.R. Martin
Roger Zelazny
Then do yourself a favor and find a copy of this book.
Summary of ACES HIGH (Wild Cards, No 2)
It all began in 1946, when the bizarre, gene-altering ??Wild Cards?? 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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