The Locus Index to Science Fiction

Books, Listed by Author

KREIGHBAUM, MARK A. (stories) (continued)

• * _Palace (with Katharine Kerr) See entry under Katharine Kerr.

KREMER, RAYMOND JEAN MARIE de (1887-1964); see pseudonym Jean Ray (stories)

KRENSKY, STEPHEN (Alan) (1953- )

• * _The Dragon Circle (Macmillan Aladdin 0-689-71365-7, Apr ’90, $3.95, 110pp, tp, cover by Jeffrey Lindberg) [Wynd Family] Reprint (Atheneum 1977) young-adult fantasy novel, first book of the “Wynd Family” series.
• * _A Ghostly Business (Macmillan Aladdin 0-689-71364-9, Apr ’90, $3.95, 144pp, tp, cover by Jeffrey Lindberg) [Wynd Family] Reprint (Atheneum 1984) young-adult fantasy novel, third book of the “Wynd Family” series.
• * _The Witching Hour (Macmillan Aladdin 0-689-71366-5, Apr ’90, $3.95, 148pp, tp, cover by Jeffrey Lindberg) [Wynd Family] Reprint (Atheneum 1981) young-adult fantasy novel, second book of the “Wynd Family” series.

KRENTZ, JAYNE ANN (1948- ); see pseudonym Amanda Glass (stories)

• * *Crystal Flame (Popular Library 0-445-20231-9, Nov ’86, $3.95, 375pp, pb) Sf/romance novel set on a future “world of fire and ice.” It’s packaged as a straight romance. Last daughter of a noble house, icy assassin Kalena discovers a fiery man who arouses her healing powers and latent passions, to help her battle the forces of the dark.
• * _Crystal Flame (Worldwide 0-373-50789-5, Oct ’88 [Dec ’88], £2.95, 375pp, pb) Reprint (Popular Library 1986) fantasy romance.
• * *Sweet Starfire (Popular Library 0-445-20034-0, Mar ’86 [Feb ’86], $3.95, 375pp, pb) Sf romance novel. “In his arms she found blazing passion and galactic adventure beyond her wildest dreams.” The author also writes as Jayne Castle and Stephanie James.

KREPS, PENELOPE BANKA (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Carnivores (Zebra 0-8217-4225-6, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.50, 348pp, pb) Horror novel of genetic mutations that cause prehistoric animals to come to life in the Everglades.
• * *Demon’s Fright (Zebra 0-8217-3775-9, Jun ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.50, 351pp, pb) Horror novel. A teenager monkeys with magic and raises real demons that invade a small Florida town.

KRESKI, CHRIS (stories) (assoc.)

• * _My Star Trek Memories (with William Shatner) See entry under William Shatner.
• * _Star Trek Memories (with William Shatner) See entry under William Shatner.
• * _Star Trek Movie Memories (with William Shatner) See entry under William Shatner.

KRESS, NANCY (Anne, née Konigisor) (1948- ) (stories) (assoc.)

• * *An Alien Light (Arbor House 0-87795-940-4, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $18.95, 370pp, hc) Sf novel, an intense investigation of the nature of humanity. Highly recommended. (FCM)
• * _An Alien Light (SFBC #11796, Mar ’88, $5.98, 370pp, hc) Reprint (Arbor House 1987) sf novel.
• * _An Alien Light (Legend 0-7126-2389-2, Nov ’88, £6.95, 370pp, tp) Reprint (Arbor House 1987) sf novel. Also available in hc (-2384-1) for £12.95. [First U.K. edition]
• * _An Alien Light (Avon 0-380-70706-3, Apr ’89 [Mar ’89], $3.50, 360pp, pb) Reprint (Arbor House 1987) sf novel set on a distant planet; a serious exploration of the nature of humanity. Recommended (TM).
• * _An Alien Light (Legend 0-09-961990-3, Oct ’89, £4.50, 480pp, pb) Reprint (Arbor House 1987) sf novel.
• * *The Aliens of Earth (Arkham House 0-87054-166-8, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $20.95, 327pp, hc, cover by Ed Paschke) Collection of 18 sf stories, with b&w illustrations by Jane Walker. Recommended (SW). Available from Arkham House, Sauk City WI 53583. (Contents)
• * *Beaker’s Dozen (Tor 0-312-86537-6, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $24.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Collection of 13 stories, including the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning “Beggars in Spain”. Kress’s introduction to the book and stories discuss her interest in genetic engineering and other inspirations. (Contents)
• * *Beggars and Choosers (Tor 0-312-85749-7, Oct ’94 [Sep ’94], $22.95, 316pp, hc, cover by David Richeid) [Beggars in Spain] SF novel of an isolated community of mutants in a dystopian near future, a sequel to the Hugo and Nebula-nominated Beggars in Spain.
• * _Beggars and Choosers (SFBC #06125, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $7.98, 316pp, hc, cover by David Richeid) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Tor 1994) SF novel, sequel to Beggars in Spain. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price, UPC, and has an SFBC code number on the back jacket.
• * _Beggars and Choosers (Tor 0-812-55010-2, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.99, 378pp, pb) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Tor 1994) SF novel of an isolated community of mutants in a dystopian near future, a sequel to Beggars in Spain.
• * _Beggars and Choosers (Roc UK 0-451-45484-7, Jul ’96, £5.99, 316pp, pb) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Tor 1994) SF novel, sequel to the award-winning Beggars in Spain. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Beggars in Spain (Pulphouse/Axolotl no ISBN, Feb ’91, $10.00, 104pp, tp, cover by George Barr) [Beggars in Spain] Sf novella. A limited hardcover edition of 300 copies ($35.00) and a deluxe leatherbound edition of 75 copies ($65.00) are also available.
• * *Beggars in Spain (Morrow AvoNova 0-688-12189-6, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $23.00, 438pp, hc, cover by Kenneth Jackson) [Beggars in Spain] Sf novel of a group of children genetically engineered to be superior to normal humans, expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella. Recommended (SW).
• * _Beggars in Spain (SFBC #0047, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $7.98, 327pp, hc, cover by Kenneth Jackson) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1993) sf novel of a group of children genetically engineered to be superior to normal humans, expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella.
• * _Beggars in Spain (Easton Press no ISBN, Jul ’93, no price, 438pp, hc) [Beggars in Spain] Sf novel of a group of children genetically engineered to be superior to normal humans, expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella. This edition is being published “simultaneously” with the Morrow AvoNova edition listed three months ago. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Signed First Editions of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.
• * _Beggars in Spain (AvoNova 0-380-71877-4, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $4.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Bill Binger) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1993) sf novel of a group of children genetically engineered to be superior to normal humans. Expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella.
• * _Beggars in Spain (Roc UK 0-45-118554-4, Sep ’95, £5.99, 438pp, pb) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1993) SF novel of a group of children engineered to be superior to normal humans. Expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella, it was also nominated for both awards in this expanded version. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Beggars Ride (Tor 0-312-85817-5, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $23.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Tom Canty) [Beggars in Spain] SF novel. Third in the world of the Hugo and Nebula-nominated Beggars in Spain.
• * _Beggars Ride (SFBC #14738, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $10.98, 304pp, hc, cover by Tom Canty) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Tor 1996) SF novel. Third in the world of Beggars in Spain. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
• * _Beggars Ride (Tor 0-812-54474-9, Dec ’97 [Nov ’97], $5.99, 406pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Tor 1996) SF novel. Third in the world of the “Beggars in Spain” series.
• * *Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Writer’s Digest Books 0-89879-550-8, Mar ’93 [Jun ’93], $13.95, 149pp, hc) Associational non-fiction guide to writing. Available from Writer’s Digest, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Credit card orders: 1-800-289-0963.
• * *Brain Rose (William Morrow 0-688-09452-X, Jan ’90 [Dec ’89], $22.95, 324pp, hc, cover by Don Bolognese) Fantasy thriller involving surgery to access memories of past lives as a plague rages, possibly related to the new technique. A fascinating exploration of ethical questions faced by New Age and traditional medicine. Recommended (SW).
• * _Brain Rose (BOMC #30-1681, Jul ’90 [May ’90], $15.95, hc) Reprint (Morrow 1990) sf novel.
• * _Brainrose (Avon 0-380-71015-3, Jul ’91 [Jun ’91], $3.95, 320pp, pb, cover by Dorian Vallejo) Reprint (Morrow 1990) metaphysical/reincarnation/sf novel set in a world decimated by a virus that causes memory loss. Trivia buffs, please note that the title is one word in paperback, but two in the original hardcover.
• * *Dancing on Air (Tachyon Publications 0-9648320-5-4, Sep ’97, $10.00, 80pp, tp, cover by Michael Dashow) SF novella of murder, mothers, bio-enhanced ballerinas, and a talking dog. Afterword by James Patrick Kelly. A hardcover, limited edition of 200 was announced but not seen. Order from Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th Street, San Francisco CA 94107.
• * *The Golden Grove (Bluejay 0-312-94180-3, Apr ’84 [Mar ’84], $13.95, 250pp, hc) Fantasy novel about obsession set in pseudo-historical Greece. I enjoyed it. (EAL)
• * _The Golden Grove (Berkley 0-425-08476-0, Jan ’86 [Dec ’85], $2.95, 246pp, pb) Reprint (Bluejay 1984) fantasy novel.
• * *Maximum Light (Tor 0-312-86535-X, Jan ’98 [Dec ’97], $22.95, 255pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Near-future SF novel. Pollution-caused sterility drives would-be parents to illegal genetic engineering.
• * _Maximum Light (SFBC #15558, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $11.50, 255pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Reprint (Tor 1998) near-future SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
• * _Maximum Light (Tor 0-812-54037-9, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $5.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Robert Santora) Reprint (Tor 1998) near-future SF novel of illegal genetic engineering.
• * *Oaths and Miracles (Tor/Forge 0-312-85961-9, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $22.95, 300pp, hc) [Oaths and Miracles] SF thriller about bio-tech, the mafia, and murder.
• * _Oaths and Miracles (Penguin/Roc UK 0-451-45577-0, Dec ’96, £5.99, 298pp, pb, cover by Gary Marsh) [Oaths and Miracles] Reprint (Forge 1996) SF thriller of an FBI agent tracking a murderer into the labyrinthine secrets of biotechnological research. [First U.K. edition]
• * _Oaths and Miracles (Tor 0-812-54473-0, Apr ’97 [Mar ’97], $6.99, 372pp, pb) [Oaths and Miracles] Reprint (Forge 1996) SF thriller about bio-tech, the mafia, and murder.
• * *The Price of Oranges (Pulphouse 1-56146-553-4, Jun ’92 [Jul ’92], $1.95, 46pp, pb, cover by Alan Giana) Sf short story that originally appeared in IASFM. Short Story Paperback #53. A 100-copy signed limited hardcover edition (-933-5, $20.00) is also available. Order from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.
• * *Stinger (Tor/Forge 0-312-86536-8, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $24.95, 303pp, hc, cover by Shelley Eshkar) [Oaths and Miracles] Associational thriller of possibly bioengineered diseases.
• * _Trinity (Ace 0-441-82415-3, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $3.50, 279pp, pb) Reprint (Bluejay 1985) collection of 11 stories, with an introduction by Gene Wolfe.
• * *Trinity and Other Stories (Bluejay 0-312-94438-1, Aug ’85, $15.95, 279pp, hc) Collection of 11 stories, plus an introduction by Gene Wolfe. (Contents)
• * *The White Pipes (Bluejay 0-312-94451-9, Mar ’85 [Feb ’85], $14.95, 218pp, hc) Fantasy novel.
• * _The White Pipes (Berkley 0-425-09107-4, Aug ’86 [Jul ’86], $2.95, 218pp, pb) Reprint (Bluejay 1985) fantasy novel.

KRINARD, SUSAN (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Prince of Dreams (Bantam Fanfare 0-553-56776-4, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $4.99, 425pp, pb) Romance/vampire novel about a San Francisco psychologist swept off her feet by a gorgeous green-eyed vampire.
• * *Prince of Shadows (Bantam 0-553-56777-2, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Prince of Wolves] Romantic werewolf novel, sequel to Prince of Wolves.
• * *Prince of Wolves (Bantam Fanfare 0-553-56775-6, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 456pp, pb) [Prince of Wolves] Romantic werewolf novel about a young woman who finds love with a drifter who is the last survivor of an ancient race of werewolves. A first novel.
• * *Starcrossed (Bantam 0-553-56917-1, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $4.99, 406pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) SF romance novel. A young aristocrat falls in love with a handsomely humanoid alien, and the two stumble into an intergalactic rebellion.

KROEBER, KARL (Douglas) (1926- )

• * *Romantic Fantasy and Science Fiction (Yale University Press 0-300-04241-8, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $20.00, 188pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical study.

KROKER, ARTHUR (stories)

• * *Spasm: Virtual Reality, Android Music, Electric Flesh (St. Martin’s 0-312-09681-X, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $19.95, 176pp, tp) Associational non-fiction, a book and accompanying CD of Mondo 2000-style material with an introduction by Bruce Sterling.

KRUCHTEN, MARCIA H.

• * *Skyborn (Armada 0-00-693319-X, Dec ’88, £2.25, 191pp, pb) [Omni Odysseys] Young-adult sf novel. Volume 3 in the “Omni Odysseys” series.

KRUEGER, MARGERY (1940-2006); see pseudonym Jayge Carr (stories)

KRUGER, BOB, ed. (stories)

• * *Delta Green: Alien Intelligence (with John Tynes) (Armitage House 1-887797-09-2, Mar ’98 [Jun ’98], $11.95, 189pp, tp) Original shared-world anthology of eight Lovecraftian stories based on the “Delta Green” sourcebook for the “Call of Cthulhu” role-playing games. Introductions by the editors discuss the connections between Lovecraft, games, and this book. Order from Armitage House/The Outsider, 5536 25th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105-2415; credit card orders 1-206-528-7665; add $3.00 shipping. (Contents)

KRULIK, THEODORE (David) (1948- )

• * *The Complete Amber Sourcebook (Avon 0-380-75409-6, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $15.00, 494pp, tp, cover by Glen Orbik) [Amber] Non-fiction guide to Roger Zelazny’s “Amber” series, presented as if it were written by a scholar in Amber.
• * *Roger Zelazny (Ungar/Continuum 0-8044-2490-X, Nov ’86, $15.95, 178pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical study. [Zelazny]

KRUTCHEN, MARCIA (stories)

• * *The Ghost in the Mirror (Willowisp 0-87406-040-0, 1985 [May ’86], $2.25, 96pp, pb) This 1985 fantasy novella/ghost story was apparently only available at book fairs until now.

KUBASIK, CHRISTOPHER (stories)

• * *Battletech: Ideal War (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45212-7, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Battletech] Sf novelization based on the “Battletech” game, with interior illustrations by Laubenstein. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.
• * _Battletech: The Ideal War (Roc UK 0-14-017552-0, Apr ’93, £4.99, 287pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Battletech] Reprint (Roc 1993) sf novelization. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Earth Dawn: The Longing Ring (Roc UK 0-14-023354-7, Nov ’93, £3.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization. Simultaneous with US (Roc) edition. Volume one in the series.
• * _Earthdawn 3: Poisoned Memories (Roc UK 0-451-45329-8, Apr ’94, £3.99, 313pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization based on the Earthdawn game. Simultaneous with US (Roc) edition. Volume three in the series. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Earthdawn: Mother Speaks (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45297-6, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Robert Nelson) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization based on the “Earthdawn” game, second book of a series. Interior illustrations by Robert Nelson. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.
• * *Earthdawn: Mother Speaks (Roc UK 0-14-023356-3, Jan ’94, £3.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Robert Nelson) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization based on the Earthdawn game. Simultaneous with US (Roc) edition. Volume two in the series.
• * *Earthdawn: Poisoned Memories (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45329-8, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $4.99, 313pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization based on the Earthdawn game, third book of a series. Interior illustrations by Robert Nelson. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.
• * *Earthdawn: The Longing Ring (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45277-1, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $4.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization based on the Earthdawn game, first book of a new series. Interior illustrations by Robert Nelson. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.
• * *Shadowrun #5: Changeling (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45163-5, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $4.50, 325pp, pb, cover by John Zeleznik) [Shadowrun] Fantasy novelization based on the “Shadowrun” game, with illustrations by Joel Biske. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.
• * _Shadowrun: Secrets of Power: Volume 5: Changeling (Roc UK 0-14-017542-3, Dec ’92, £4.99, 325pp, pb, cover by John Zeleznik) [Shadowrun] Reprint (Roc 1992) fantasy novelization. [First U.K. edition]

KUBE-McDOWELL, MICHAEL P(aul) (1954- ); see pseudonym Michael Hudson (stories) (assoc.)

• * *Alternities (Ace 0-441-01774-6, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $3.95, 383pp, pb) Sf novel of multiple parallel universes.
• * _Alternities (Sphere 0-7474-0458-5, Sep ’89, £3.99, 383pp, pb) Reprint (Ace 1988) thought-provoking sf novel about alternative Earths. Recommended. (PSP) [First U.K. edition]
• * *Empery (Berkley 0-425-09887-7, Jun ’87 [May ’87], $3.50, 325pp, pb) [Trigon Disunity] Sf novel, conclusion of the “Trigon Disunity” trilogy.
• * *Empery (Legend 0-09-953860-1, Sep ’88, £3.50, 325pp, pb) [Trigon Disunity] Reprint (Berkley 1987) sf novel. Volume 3 in the “Trigon Disunity” series. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Emprise (Berkley 0-425-07763-2, Jun ’85 [May ’85], $2.95, 304pp, pb) [Trigon Disunity] Sf novel, Book One of “the Trigon Disunity”. An excellent first novel. (FCM)
• * _Emprise (Legend 0-09-953360-X, Mar ’88, £3.50, 304pp, pb) [Trigon Disunity] Reprint (Berkley 1985) sf novel. A well-constructed tale of a group of scientists attempting to rebuild the abandoned space industry in time to meet an approaching alien probe. (PSP) Volume 1 in the “Trigon Disunity” series. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Enigma (Berkley 0-425-08767-0, May ’86 [Apr ’86], $3.50, 355pp, pb) [Trigon Disunity] Sf novel, Book 2 of the “Trigon Disunity”. Recommended. (FCM)
• * _Enigma (Legend 0-09-953630-7, May ’88, £2.99, 355pp, pb) [Trigon Disunity] Reprint (Berkley 1986) sf novel. Volume 2 in the “Trigon Disunity” series. Humanity spreads through the galaxy looking for more colonies and for traces of the Forefathers, only to find more than they expected. An intriguing book that leaves one waiting impatiently for the concluding volume. Strongly recommended. (PSP) [First U.K. edition]
• * *Exile (Ace 0-441-22211-0, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $17.95, 289pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) Sf novel of a bureaucrat’s conflict with a government which insists that the rebellion he witnessed never happened.
• * _Exile (SFBC #19838, Jun ’92 [Aug ’92], $7.98, 289pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) Reprint (Ace 1992) sf novel. Similar to the Ace edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and the SFBC number is on the back jacket.