The alien virus arrived on Earth just after World War II -- and the world was never the same. For those who become infected, there are two results: death, or transformation. And depending on the recipient, death is sometimes the preferable outcome. Only a few lucky ones become superhuman "aces" as
Wild Cards VI: Ace in the Hole
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- Tom Doherty Associates
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- Fiction
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