Back in print after a decade is Wild Cards III: Jokers Wild, featuring fiction simply by George R. R. Martin, Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, and others.

On Sept 15, 1946, the Wild Card virus was released, spreading a wave of mutations around the world. ‘Aces’ had been endowed with amazing forces, while ‘Jokers’ had been cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. Sept 15th is currently Wild Card Time. With each transferring yr, the festivities become bigger and more fevered. And 1986–the fortieth anniversary–promises to be the biggest Crazy Card Time ever. But in New York City not many people are celebrating: The Astronomer, a twisted, powerful genius, has been planning his personal unique festivities for Wild Card Day…each day of revenge against those who have opposed him….

Narrator Ensemble List:

Felicia Time, for “Bagabond”

Ron Donachie, for “Hiram Worchester”

Pam Grier, for “Roulette”

Stephen McHattie, for “Demise”

Ray Porter, for “Sewer Jack”

Prentice Onayemi, for “Fortunato”

Molly Quinn, for “Wraith”