XMen Author:novelization by Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith outcast from society, the x-men are genetic mutants, born with superhuman powers, who harness their special abilities for the greater good. but the human race they fight to protect rejects and fears - even hates - them. — not all mutants seek to protect mankind. one terrorist group - led by the supremely powerful magento - hopes to strike first.... more » batteling against prejudice and agents of intolerance, the x-men must establish a peaceful coexistence between mutant and nmankind or they will surely perish...« less