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<p><b>Here, in the third volume of the Wild Cards series, seven of science fiction's most gifted writers take you on a journey of wonder and excitement.</b><br><br>September 15th is Wild Card Day, which commemorates the date the Wild card virus was released, spreading a wave of mutations around the globe. And 1986—the fortieth anniversary—promises to be the biggest Wild Card Day ever. But in New York City, not everyone is celebrating.<br><br> The Astronomer, a twisted, powerful genius, has been planning how own special festivities for Wild Card Day, It will be a day of revenge against those who have opposed his evil plans—and aces and jokers alike must soon fight for their lives. <br><br>Includes stories by:<br>Edward Bryant<br>Leanne C. Harper<br>George R. R. Martin<br>John J. Miller<br>Lewis Shiner<br>Walter Simons<br>Melinda M. Snodgrass<br><br><b>The Wild Cards Universe<br></b><i>The Original Triad<br></i>#1 Wild Cards<br>#2 Aces High<br>#3 Jokers Wild<br><br><i>The Puppetman Quartet<br></i>#4: Aces Abroad<br>#5: Down and Dirty<br>#6: Ace in the Hole<br>#7: Dead Man’s Hand<br><br><i>The Rox Triad<br></i>#8: One-Eyed Jacks<br>#9: Jokertown Shuffle<br>#10: Dealer’s Choice<br><br>#11: Double Solitaire<br>#12: Turn of the Cards<br><br><i>The Card Sharks Triad<br></i>#13: Card Sharks<br>#14: Marked Cards<br>#15: Black Trump<br><br>#16: Deuces Down<br>#17: Death Draws Five<br><br><i>The Committee Triad<br></i>#18: Inside Straight<br>#19: Busted Flush<br>#20: Suicide Kings<br><br><i>The Fort Freak Triad<br></i>#21: Fort Freak<br>#22: Lowball<br>#23: High Stakes<br><br><i>The American Triad<br></i>#24: Mississippi Roll<br>#25: Low Chicago<br>#26: Texas Hold 'Em</p>