Jokers Wild

The streets of New York have erupted in celebration of Wild Card Day -the annual event held every September 15th to remember thedead and cherish the living. It is a day for fireworks, streetfairs and parades, for political rallies and memorial banquets, fordrinking and fighting in the alleys. With each passing year, thefestivities become larger and more fevered. and this year -1986,the 40th anniversary -promises to be the biggest and best Wild Card Day ever. The media and tourists have discovered the celebration,and taverns and restaurants expect record-setting. But lurking inthe background is a twisted genius who cares nothing for the funand festivity. The Astronomer has only one concern:destruction...Featuring plotlines and writing from George R. R.Martin, John J. Miller, Lewis Shiner, Melinda Snodgrass and more,this novel wraps up the opening Wild Cards series, while alsosetting the stage for future adventures.