Wild Cards II: Aces High

Written by George R. R. Martin (Editor)

Narrated by Luke Daniels

After the alien virus struck humanity in the wake of World War II, a handful of the survivors found they possessed superhuman powers. The Wild Cards shared-world volumes tell their story.

Here in book two, Wild Cards II: Aces High, we trace these heroes and villains through the tumultuous 1980s, both like and unlike our own. Now, after centuries of travel through space, an extraterrestrial being called the Swarm is headed for Earth. Meanwhile, some of the aces given superpowers by the virus are hatching conspiracies to control the human world. These factions are about to collide...and the fallout could be catastrophic.

Featuring stories from SF and fantasy giants such as George R. R. Martin, Roger Zelazny, Pat Cadigan, Lewis Shiner, Walter Jon Williams, and others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Dec 20, 2011
• ISBN: 9781455832965

Reviews for Wild Cards II

[rondoctor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I've been skeptical about this series because of its promotion as a "Super-hero" series. However, that's not really the case. This book, and the first one in the series is about contact with aliens. And that contact is presented in a fairly intelligent way. This second book in the series is not great, but it is a worthwhile read. The story line is surprisingly interesting and coherent, especially considering that the chapters are written by different authors, George R.R. Martin's editing is superb. I'm impressed.

[jeremypreacher · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

More Wild Cards! I actually enjoyed this a little more, because I found the hardcore McCarthyism that the first volume was written around both distasteful, which was the point, and tedious, which probably wasn't. The alien invasion was not really as interesting as the surrounding social commentary, but at least it kept people busy for a while.

[jimmaclachlan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was pretty good, not quite a 4. Again it was short stories, but much more tightly bound together over the course of the book. There were several definite objectives that went through each story. Very well done. Several new characters were also introduced, but one of my favorites is Cap'n Tripps. Croyd also makes several short appearances. Lots of fun.

[bluiee · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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So, why not books in proper order.