The Locus Index to Science Fiction

Books, Listed by Author

PARK, RUTH; [i.e., Rosina Ruth Lucia Park Niland] (1923- ) (stories)

• * *My Sister Sif (Viking Kestrel 0-670-81524-1, Apr ’87, £5.95, 192pp, hc) Juvenile novel with a touch of the supernatural. [Not seen]
• * _My Sister Sif (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-038475-8, Apr ’97 [May ’97], $4.99, 180pp, pb, cover by Mark Sifolas) Reprint (Viking Kestrel Australia 1986) young-adult fantasy novel.
• * _Playing Beattie Bow (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-031460-1, Dec ’84 [Nov ’84], $3.50, 196pp, pb) Reprint (Nelson Australia 1980) young-adult fantasy novel, an award-winner.
• * +Things in Corners (Viking 0-670-82225-6, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $12.95, 197pp, pb) Collection of five young-adult horror stories. First American edition (Penguin Australia 1989).
• * _Things in Corners (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-032713-4, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $3.99, 197pp, tp, cover by Vivienne Goodman) Reprint (Penguin Australia 1989) collection of five young-adult horror stories.

PARK, SEVERNA (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Hand of Prophecy (Avon Eos 0-380-97639-0, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $14.00, 307pp, hc) [Speaking Dreams] SF novel of slaves and interstellar war, set in the same universe as Speaking Dreams.
• * *Speaking Dreams (Firebrand Books 1-56341-014-1, Apr ’92, $9.95, 254pp, tp, cover by Betsy Bayley) [Speaking Dreams] Feminist sf novel of a young woman with precognition sold into slavery where she becomes an important pawn in a galactic power game. A hardcover edition (-015-X, $20.95) was announced but not seen. Available from Firebrand Books, 141 The Commons, Ithaca NY 14850. Please add $2.00 for shipping and handling.
• * _Speaking Dreams (AvoNova 0-380-72924-5, Jun ’97 [May ’97], $5.99, 258pp, pb) [Speaking Dreams] Reprint (Firebrand Books 1992) feminist SF novel. This edition has minor revisions.

PARKER, CHRIS

• * *Kyoki (Malvern 0-947993-31-2, Mar ’87, £10.95, 222pp, hc) Horror novel.

PARKER, HELEN N(ethercutt) (1947- )

• * *Biological Themes in Modern Science Fiction (UMI 0-8357-1577-9, 1984 [May ’85], $24.95 + postage, 109pp, hc) Non-fiction, literary criticism. This revision of a doctoral thesis appeared in 1984, but we did not see it until 1985.

PARKER, K. J. (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Colours in the Steel (Orbit 1-85723-557-6, Jun ’98, £9.99, 503pp, tp, cover by Mick Van Houton) [Fencer Trilogy] Fantasy novel, volume one of the “Fencer” trilogy. A first novel.

PARKER, LARA

• * *Dark Shadows: Angelique’s Descent (HarperEntertainment 0-06-105751-7, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $6.99, 515pp, pb) [Dark Shadows] Novelization by the actress who originally played the character on TV.

PARKER, LAURA; pseudonym of Laura Ann Castoro, (1948- )

• * *For Love’s Sake Only (Dell 0-440-20918-8, Aug ’91 [Dec ’91], $4.50, 443pp, pb) Regency romance with two real ghosts who play matchmaker between a feisty widow and a brooding Marquess.

PARKER, LORD NATHANIEL, R.S.

• * *The Unprecedented Discovery of the Dragon Islands (Hamlyn 0-600-58966-8, Oct ’97 [Sep ’97], £12.99, 48pp, hc, cover by John Kelly) Large format art book. Concept and art by John Kelly, concept and text by Kate Scarborough. A (preter)naturalist’s illustrated notebook, sub-titled “April-June 1819 HMS Argonaut,” depicting a lost voyage to the isles of griffins, unicorns, ten-legged spiders, and more unusual creatures.

PARKER, RONN

• * *Transform Node: Science Fiction Mystical Adventures (Vantage Press 0-533-08435-0, Apr ’90, $11.95, 115pp, hc) Mystical sf novel.

PARKES, MICHAEL (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Michael Parkes (Steltman 90-71867-07-2, 1993 [Mar ’94], $39.95, 187pp, tp, cover by Michael Parkes) Art book, a collection of full-color paintings by Parkes, one of the best surrealists working today, with an introduction by Hans Redeker. This book covers Parkes’ full career, reprinting some material from earlier books. His work has been used extensively in Omni. Recommended (CNB).
• * *Michael Parkes: Stone Lithographs and Bronze Sculptures 1982-1996 (Steltman 90-71867-11-0, 1996 [Dec ’96], $19.95, 93pp, tp, cover by Michael Parkes) Art book. A collection of reproductions of Parkes’ fantastic art. There is an introduction by John Russell Taylor.

PARKIN, LANCE (stories)

• * *Beige Planet Mars (with Mark Clapham) (New Adventures 0-426-20529-4, Oct ’98, £5.99, 242pp, pb, cover by Mark Salwowski) [Bernice Summerfield] SF novelization, Doctor Who without the Doctor. Book 16 in the “Bernice Summerfield” series.
• * *Cold Fusion (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20489-1, Dec ’96, £4.99, 293pp, pb) [Doctor Who: Missing Adventures] Original novel based on the Doctor Who TV series. This is a world-wide edition, available in the US for $5.95. Volume 29 in “The Missing Adventures”.
• * *Doctor Who: Just War (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20463-8, Jan ’96, £4.99, 257pp, pb, cover by Nick Spender) [Doctor Who: New Adventures] Original novel based on the Doctor Who TV series. This is a world-wide edition, available in the US for $5.95. In “The New Adventures”.
• * *Doctor Who: The Infinity Doctors (BBC Books 0-563-40591-0, Nov ’98, £4.99, 280pp, pb) [Doctor Who] Novelization based on the TV series. Published to celebrate the show’s 35th, this controversially rewrites the Doctor’s early life on Gallifrey, and may begin a mini-series focusing on his earlier adventures.

PARKIN, MARNY K., ed. (stories)

• * *Deep Thoughts: The Proceedings of Life, the Universe, & Everything XI (TLE Press no ISBN, 1994 [Jan ’95], $12.00, 215pp, tp) Non-fiction collection of 11 papers and speeches presented at the 1993 symposium by such guests as Barbara Hambly, Orson Scott Card, and Kevin J. Anderson. Available from LTU&E Proceedings Volume, 3163 JKHB, Provo UT 84602; checks must be made payable to Life, the Universe, & Everything.

PARKINSON, DAN(iel Edward) (1935- ) (stories)

• * *DragonLance Heroes II #2: The Gates of Thorbardin (TSR 0-88038-912-5, Sep ’90 [Aug ’90], $4.95, 310pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Heroes II] Fantasy novelization based on the “DragonLance” game.
• * _DragonLance Heroes II: The Gates of Thorbardin (Penguin 0-14-014371-8, Feb ’91, £4.50, 310pp, pb, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Heroes II] Reprint (TSR 1990) fantasy novelization. Volume 2 in the trilogy.
• * *Dragonlance: Hammer and Axe (TSR 1-56076-627-1, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.95, 308pp, tp, cover by Tim Hildebrandt) [DragonLance: Dwarven Nations] Fantasy novelization based on the “Dragonlance” game, second book of the “Dwarven Nations” trilogy.
• * *Dragonlance: The Covenant of the Forge (TSR 1-56076-558-5, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.95, 309pp, tp, cover by Tim Hildebrandt) [DragonLance: Dwarven Nations] Fantasy novelization based on the “Dragonlance” role-playing game. Book one of the “Dwarven Nations Trilogy”.
• * *DragonLance: The Gully Dwarves (TSR 0-7869-0497-6, Jun ’96, $5.99, 313pp, tp, cover by Larry Elmore) [DragonLance] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, “Lost Histories” #5. Copyrighted by TSR.
• * *DragonLance: The Swordsheath Scroll (TSR 1-56076-686-7, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.95, 314pp, tp, cover by Tim Hildebrandt) [DragonLance: Dwarven Nations] Fantasy novelization based on the “DragonLance” game, third book of the “Dwarven Nations” trilogy.
• * *Starsong (TSR 0-88038-536-7, Jul ’88 [Aug ’88], $3.95, 314pp, pb) “A science fantasy love story.”
• * _Starsong (Penguin 0-14-012634-1, Jul ’89, £3.50, 314pp, pb, cover by Neal McPheeters) Reprint (TSR 1988) fantasy novel. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Timecop: The Scavenger (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42196-5, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $5.99, 241pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Timecop] Time-travel SF novelization based on the TV series based on the movie. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Publishing Rights.
• * *Timecop: Viper’s Spawn (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42195-7, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $5.99, 235pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Timecop] Novelization based on the time-travel movie. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Publishing Rights.
• * *The Whispers (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41380-6, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 268pp, pb, cover by Min Choi) [Gates of Time] Time-travel SF novel, first book of “The Gates of Time”. A Kansas couple’s home becomes a depot for mysterious beings looking for the beginning of time. Packaged and copyrighted by Siegel & Siegel Ltd.

PARKINSON, KEITH (stories)

• * *Knightsbridge: The Art of Keith Parkinson (FPG 1-887569-13-8, Jan ’97 [Feb ’97], $24.95, 128pp, tp, cover by Keith Parkinson) Art book collecting primarily fantasy cover art.

PARKINSON, T(erry) L(ee) (1949-1993) (stories) (assoc.)

• * *The Man Upstairs (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-93349-2, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $18.95, 226pp, hc, cover by Neil Stuart) Psychosexual thriller with fantasy elements. A new upstairs neighbor drives a man over the edge of reality. A first novel.

PARKS, JULIE ANNE (stories)

• * *Storytellers (Design Image Group 1-891946-04-8, Nov ’98 [Dec ’98], $15.95, tp) Horror novel. A horror writer encounters ancient evil out of Native American legend in the backwoods of North Carolina. A first novel.

PARLIER, CAP

• * *The Phoenix Seduction (Commonwealth Publications 1-55197-238-7, 1997 [Mar ’97], $4.99, 209pp, pb) SF novel. A stranded warrior fights to defend the backwards planet that has become her new home. Copyrighted 1995; the copyright page indicates this is a 1997 edition. Commonwealth Publications, 9764-45th Ave, Edmonton Alb Canada T6E 5C5; orders 800-491-7737; http://www.commonwealthpub.com; add $2.50 postage.

PARNELL, FRANK H(erbert Charles) (1916-1996) (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Monthly Terrors: An Index to the Weird Fantasy Magazines Published in the United States and Great Britain (with Mike Ashley) (Greenwood 0-313-23989-4, May ’85 [Apr ’85], $65.00, xvii + 602pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference book which covers semi-pro magazines as well as professional magazines never before indexed. It also goes up to 1983. Important for major libraries and those with major magazine collections, despite the price. (CNB)

PARRINDER, (John) PATRICK (1944- ) (stories)

• * *Shadows of the Future: H G Wells, Science Fiction and Prophecy (Liverpool University Press 0-85323-449-3, Jul ’95 [Aug ’95], £15.00, xii+170pp, tp) Non-fiction, criticism. This views Wells’ early and seminal SF works in the context of his whole career. Most of the book was previously published as essays, all being revised for this edition. A hardcover edition (-439-6, £27.50) was announced but not seen. (Contents) [Wells]
• * *Shadows of the Future: H.G. Wells, Science Fiction, and Prophecy (Syracuse University Press 0-8156-2691-6, 1995 [May ’96], $16.95, 170pp, tp) Non-fiction; a critical look at Wells’ attempts to imagine possible futures as the unifying principle in his varied literary career. A hardcover edition (-0332-0, $34.95) was announced but not seen. This has a 1995 date, but was not seen until now. First US edition (Liverpool 1995). Available from Syracuse University Press, 1600 Jamesville Ave, Syracuse NY 13244-5160; credit card orders 1-800-365-8929. [Wells]

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• * *H.G. Wells Under Revision: Proceedings of the International H.G. Wells Symposium (with Christopher Rolfe) (Susquehanna University Press 0-945636-05-9, 1990 [Mar ’92], $35.00, 263pp, hc) Anthology of literary criticism on Wells. This is a 1990 book not seen until now. This is a world-wide edition with US, British, and Canadian publishers listed. Order from Susquehanna University Press, Selingsgrove PA 17870,(717) 372-4196. [Wells]
• * _H.G. Wells: The Critical Heritage (Routledge & Kegan Paul 0-7102-0515-5, Sep ’85, $15.00, 351pp, pb) Reprint (Routledge & Kegan Paul 1972) non-fiction book, selection of reviews contemporaneous with Wells’ works, plus some retrospective and obituary notices. [Wells]

PARRISH, MAXFIELD (1870-1966)

• * *Maxfield Parrish: A Retrospective (Pomegranate 0-87654-599-1, 1996 [Jan ’96], $39.95, 164pp, hc, cover by Maxfield Parrish) Art book. The works, many fantastic, are from exhibitions in honor of Parrish’s 125th birthday; some have not been previously reproduced. The biographical text is by Laurence S. Cutler and Judy Goffman Cutler, with a preface by Jennifer Paige, and reflections by Parrish’s granddaughter; there are photos of Parrish, his family, and models. Order from Pomegranate Publications, Box 6099, Rohnert Park CA 94927; 800-227-1428.

PARRY, MICHEL (Patrick) (1947- ) (stories)

• * _Countess Dracula (Redemption Books 1-899634-00-2, 1995 [Apr ’96], £7.99, 149pp, tp) [Dracula] Reprint (Sphere 1971) horror novelization. This edition features 8 pages of stills from the movie, and a new introduction by Parry.

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• * *Ghostbreakers (London: Granada 0-246-12758-9, 1985, £4.95, 128pp, hc) Young adult ghost anthology. A good representative young adult anthology of psychic detective stories. (Contents)
• * _Ghostbreakers (Dragon 0-583-30913-5, Dec ’86, £1.95, 128pp, pb) Reprint (Grafton 1985) excellent young-adult anthology of psychic detective stories by Hodgson, Conan Doyle, etc. (SJ)
• * *Santa 2000 (Granada 0-246-12457-1, Nov ’84, £4.95, 128pp, hc) Young adult anthology of 6 sf stories about Santa Claus. (Contents) [Not seen]
• * _Santa 2000 (Granada/Dragon 0-583-30750-7, 1985 [Oct ’85], £1.50, 86pp, pb) Reprint (Granada 1984) young-adult anthology of 6 sf stories about Santa Claus.

PARSONS, CHARMAINE, ed. (stories)

• * _Alpha Gallery (with Joy E. Oestreicher, Mark Rich & David Memmott) See entry under Joy E. Oestreicher

PARSONS, RICH (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Colin the Librarian (with Tony Keaveny) (Michael O’Mara 1-85479-187-7, Mar ’93, £10.99, 142pp, hc, cover by Robin Lawrie) [Colin the Librarian] Humorous fantasy novel.
• * _Colin the Librarian (with Tony Keaveny) (Michael O’Mara 1-85479-952-5, Apr ’94, £3.99, 142pp, pb, cover by Robin Lawrie) [Colin the Librarian] Reprint (O’Mara 1993) humorous fantasy novel.
• * *Krap the Conqueror (with Tony Keaveny) (Michael O’Mara 1-85479-962-2, Feb ’95, £3.99, 150pp, pb, cover by Robin Lawrie) [Colin the Librarian] Humorous fantasy satire, sequel to Colin the Librarian.

PARTRIDGE, NORMAN (John) (1958- ) (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Bad Intentions (Subterranean Press 0-964980-0-X, May ’96, $40.00, 292pp, hc, cover by Ryan Dreimiller) Collection of 14 horror stories, three original. There is an introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. This is a signed, limited edition of 500. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 19016, Burton MI 48519; add $4.00 postage; credit card orders 1-410-574-3217. (Contents)
• * *The Bars on Satan’s Jailhouse (Roadkill Press no ISBN, Jul ’95, $7.00, 38pp, ph, cover by Melissa Sherman) Western horror short story printed as a limited-edition pamphlet. A gunslinger with magic boots goes after an evil rancher. Available from Roadkill Press, 10380 Ralston Road, Arvada CO 80004; add $1.00 postage.
• * *Mr. Fox and Other Feral Tales (Roadkill Press no ISBN, Jul ’92, $8.00, 110pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) Collection of seven horror stories, with an introduction by Edward Bryant. Illustrations by Alan M. Clark. Order from Roadkill Press, Little Bookshop of Horrors, 10380 Ralston Rd., Arvada CO 80004. (Contents)
• * *Red Right Hand (Subterranean Press no ISBN, Feb ’98, $10.00, 32pp, ph, cover by Mark A. Nelson) Associational non-supernatural horror short story in chapbook form. This is a signed, limited edition of 250. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; postage included in price.
• * _Slippin’ Into Darkness (Kensington 1-57566-004-0, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $4.99, 303pp, pb) Reprint (CD Publications 1994) horror novel.
• * *Spyder (Subterranean Press no ISBN, Nov ’95, $8.00, 22pp, ph, cover by Timothy Standish) Horror story in chapbook form. This is a signed, limited edition of 500. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519. The price includes postage.
• * *Wildest Dreams (Subterranean Press 1-892284-00-6, Nov ’98, $40.00, 201pp, hc, cover by Gail Cross) Horror novel. A hired killer who can see ghosts is set up in San Francisco. This is a signed, limited edition of 500. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519.

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• * *It Came from the Drive-In (with Martin H. Greenberg) (DAW 0-88677-680-5, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.50, 320pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) Original anthology of 18 stories in homage to the old Sci-Fi B-movies. Authors include Edward Bryant, Rex Miller, Nancy A. Collins, and Nina Kiriki Hoffman. (Contents)

PARVIN, BRIAN

• * *The Golden Garden (Robert Hale 0-7090-2927-6, May ’87, £9.95, 176pp, hc) Animal fantasy novel about hedgehogs. [Not seen]
• * *The Moon-Keepers (Robert Hale 0-7090-3304-4, May ’88 [Dec ’88], £10.50, 175pp, hc) Animal fantasy novel about badgers.
• * *The Singing Tree (Hale 0-7090-2159-3, 1985 [Oct ’85], £8.95, 185pp, hc) Post-holocaust animal fable of a fox’s quest, with numerous b&w illustrations by an uncredited artist.
• * _The Singing Tree (Arrow 0-09-939940-7, Sep ’86, £2.95, 185pp, pb) Reprint (Hale 1985) post-holocaust animal fantasy novel.

PASCAL, FRANCINE (P.) (1938- )

• * *Dance of Death (Bantam 0-553-56765-9, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $3.99, 199pp, pb, cover by Bruce Emmett) [Sweet Valley High: Vampire] Young-adult vampire horror novel, second in the “Vampire” trilogy, and #127 in the “Sweet Valley High” series. Copyrighted by the author; copyright page states “Conceived by Francine Pascal, Produced by Daniel Weiss Associates.”
• * *Kiss of a Killer (Bantam Sweet Valley 0-553-57049-8, Nov ’96 [Dec ’96], $3.99, 199pp, pb, cover by Bruce Emmett) [Sweet Valley High: Vampire] Young-adult vampire horror novel, third in the “Vampire” trilogy, and #128 in the “Sweet Valley High” series. Copyrighted by the author; copyright page states “Conceived by Francine Pascal, Produced by Daniel Weiss Associates.”
• * *Kiss of the Vampire (Bantam Sweet Valley 0-553-56690-3, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $4.50, 281pp, pb) [Sweet Valley Univerity] Young-adult vampire horror novel, #3 in the “Sweet Valley Univerity Thriller Edition” series. Copyrighted by the author; copyright page states “Conceived by Francine Pascal, Produced by Daniel Weiss Associates.”
• * _Sweet Valley High #126: Tall, Dark and Deadly (Bantam UK 0-553-50456-8, Feb ’97, £2.99, 195pp, pb, cover by Oliver Hunter) [Sweet Valley High: Vampire] Reprint (Bantam 1996) young-adult dark fantasy novel. Volume one in the “Vampire” trilogy. [First U.K. edition]