The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Star Trek, the Next Generation: Ghost Ship Diane Carey (Titan 1-85286-067-7, Jul ’88, £2.95, 258pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Sf novelization. Simultaneous with US (Pocket Books) edition.

Star Trek: Final Frontier Diane Carey (Titan 1-85286-059-6, Mar ’88, £3.95, 434pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1988) sf novel. In the “Star Trek Novels” series. [First U.K. edition]

Star Trek: Final Frontier Diane Carey (SFBC #13540, Jun ’88, $6.98, 339pp, hc) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1988) sf novelization. “Giant” Star Trek novel #3, not part of the regular numbered series.

Devil’s Moon William M. Carney (Zebra 0-8217-2404-5, Jul ’88, $3.95, 480pp, pb) Horror novel. More evil in small town America.

Voices at the Late Hour Bo Carpelan (University of Georgia Press 0-8203-1009-3, Sep ’88 [Dec ’88], $9.95, 183pp, tp) First English-language edition of this post-holocaust novel. Translated from the Swedish (Holger Schildts 1971) by Irma Margareta Martin. A hardcover edition (-1008-5, $20.00) was announced but not seen. Order from The University of Georgia Press, Athens GA 30602.

Conan the Renegade Leonard P. Carpenter (Sphere 0-7221-2237-3, Aug ’88, £2.99, 248pp, pb) [Conan] Reprint (Tor 1986) fantasy novelization. The ubiquitous afterword by L. Sprague de Camp is listed in the contents, but omitted from the novel. Volume 29 in the “Conan” series.

Conan the Warlord Leonard P. Carpenter (Tor 0-812-54268-1, Mar ’88 [Feb ’88], $3.50, 273pp, pb) [Conan] Fantasy novelization in the “Conan” series.

The Time of the Wolf Richard Carpenter (Puffin 0-14-032660-X, Aug ’88 [Dec ’88], £1.99, 149pp, pb) Novelization from the TV series Robin of Sherwood.

Rabelaisian Reprise Jayge Carr (Doubleday 0-385-24436-3, Apr ’88 [Mar ’88], $12.95, 212pp, hc) [Navigator’s Sindrome] Sf novel, sequel to Navigator’s Sindrome and The Treasure in the Heart of the Maze.

Bones of the Moon Jonathan Carroll (SFBC #12387, May ’88 [Jun ’88], $4.98, 186pp, hc) [Bones of the Moon] Reprint (Century 1987) fantasy novel.

Sleeping in Flame Jonathan Carroll (Legend 0-7126-2362-0, Oct ’88, £5.95, 244pp, tp) [Bones of the Moon] Literary fantasy/magic realism novel. Also available in hc (-2357-4) for £10.95.

Alice in Wonderland Lewis Carroll (Harry N. Abrams 0-8109-1872-2, Apr ’88, $14.95, unpaginated, hc) [Alice] Adaptation (by Carroll) of the juvenile fantasy classic, as a “lantern lecture” to accompany colored slides based on the Tenniel illustrations (reproduced here). This is the first book version of the slides and their accompanying text.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll (Knopf 0-394-80592-5, Oct ’88, $19.95, 118pp, hc) [Alice] Fantasy classic, with new illustrations by Anthony Browne.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll (Dial 0-8037-0589-1, Oct ’88 [Nov ’88], $12.95, 179 + 206pp, hc) [Alice] Children’s fantasy classics, pocket-size edition, 4" x 5", two volumes in slipcase, with all the original Tenniel illustrations.

Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There Lewis Carroll (Schocken 0-8052-4036-5, Mar ’88 [Apr ’88], $16.95, 175pp, hc) [Alice] Reprint (1872) classic juvenile fantasy. Illustrated in color by Justin Todd. This is the first American edition of a 1986 Gollancz volume.

Fireworks Angela Carter (Virago 0-86068-402-4, Jun ’88, £2.95, 120pp, tp) Reprint (Quartet 1974) literary sf/fantasy collection. This is the ‘revised’ (1987) edition.

Heroes and Villains Angela Carter (Viking Penguin 0-14-005652-1, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $6.95, 151pp, tp) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1969) sf novel, a post-holocaust love story.

Love Angela Carter (Viking Penguin 0-14-010851-3, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $5.95, 120pp, tp) Associational; non-fantasy novel revised from the original version published in 1971. First U.S. edition (Chatto & Windus 1987).

Nightworld Brian Carter (Arrow 0-09-958660-6, Dec ’88, £2.99, 354pp, pb) Reprint (Century 1987) animal fantasy novel about badgers.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Children of Hamlin Carmen Carter (Pocket 0-671-67319-X, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], $3.95, 252pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Sf novelization based on the popular tv series, #3 in the new series of original novelizations.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Children of Hamlin Carmen Carter (Titan 1-85286-094-4, Nov ’88, £2.95, 252pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Sf novelization. Simultaneous with US (Pocket) edition. Volume 3 in the series.

Callipygia Lin Carter (DAW 0-88677-262-1, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], $3.50, 252pp, pb) [Terra Magica] Humorous fantasy novel.

Dracula: The Vampire and the Critics ed. Margaret L. Carter (UMI 0-8357-1889-1, Sep ’88 [Nov ’88], $39.95, 253pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical studies. Essays on various aspects of the Dracula legend.

From a Changeling Star Jeffrey A. Carver (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27639-5, Jan ’89 [Dec ’88], $3.95, 355pp, pb) [From a Changeling Star] Sf novel. The two opposing governments in the galaxy agree to a joint scientific mission to study a star on the verge of going supernova. Intrigue and sabotage plague the project.

The Rapture Effect Jeffrey A. Carver (Tor 0-812-53325-9, Apr ’88 [Mar ’88], $3.95, 371pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1987) sf novel.

The Rapture Effect Jeffrey A. Carver (Orbit 0-7088-8261-7, May ’88, £3.95, 371pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1987) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]

Jack the Ripper ed. Susan Casper & Gardner R. Dozois (Futura 0-7088-4062-0, Sep ’88, £4.99, 384pp, tp) Mixed collection of mainly original stories about Jack the Ripper. The classic reprints from Bloch and Ellison are the best by far (PSP). Simultaneous with US (Tor) edition titled Ripper!.

Walden Three Jack Catran (Pygmalion 0-936162-30-9, Feb ’88, $14.95, 422pp, tp) Satirical sfish utopian novel — set in Brooklyn! Order from Jade Publications, Box 5567, Sherman Oaks CA 91413.

The Corpse Maker Hugh B. Cave (Starmont 1-55742-016-5, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $9.95, 156pp, tp) Collection of early pulp stories, edited by Sheldon R. Jaffery.

Disciples of Dread Hugh B. Cave (Tor 0-312-93101-8, Sep ’88 [Aug ’88], $17.95, 376pp, hc) Psychic/voodoo thriller packaged as horror.

Fantasy: The 100 Best Books James Cawthorn & Michael Moorcock (Xanadu 0-947761-24-1, Nov ’88, £9.99, 216pp, hc) Potted reviews of the hundred ‘best’ fantasy books, many pre-20th century.

Fantasy: The 100 Best Books James Cawthorn & Michael Moorcock (Xanadu 0-947761-62-4, Nov ’88, £30.00, 216pp, hc) Special edition of the above, limited to 50 numbered copies, signed by Moorcock and Cawthorn. [Not seen]

Fantasy: The 100 Best Books James Cawthorn & Michael Moorcock (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-335-0, Jan ’89 [Dec ’88], $15.95, 216pp, hc) Non-fiction, reviews/essays on 100 fantasy books. First U.S. edition (Xanadu 1988).

Dance Band on the Titanic Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34858-3, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.95, 339pp, pb) Collection of 8 stories plus an introduction, afterword, Chalker bibliography, and biographical notes.

The Devil’s Voyage Jack L. Chalker (Critic’s Choice 1-55547-272-9, Oct ’88, $3.95, 328pp, pb) Reprint (Doubleday 1981) associational novel of WWII.

Exiles at the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Penguin 0-14-005525-8, Nov ’88, £3.50, 335pp, pb) [Well of Souls] Reissue (Ballantine 1978) sf novel. Volume 2 in the “Well of Souls” series.

Lords of the Middle Dark Jack L. Chalker (NEL 0-450-42805-2, Jul ’88, £2.95, 356pp, pb) [Rings of the Master] Reprint (Del Rey 1986) sf novel about a group of renegades trying to overthrow the Master System computer that rules mankind. Recommended. (PSP) Volume 1 in the “Rings of the Master” series. [First U.K. edition]

Masks of the Martyrs Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34309-3, Feb ’88, $3.95, 340pp, pb) [Rings of the Master] Sf adventure novel, Book 4 of “The Rings of the Master”.

The Maze in the Mirror Jack L. Chalker (Tor 0-812-53317-8, Jan ’89 [Dec ’88], $3.95, 403pp, pb) [G.O.D. Inc.] Sf novel in a series about a private eye whose beat is the labyrinth between alternate worlds. “G.O.D. Inc.” #3.

Midnight at the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Penguin 0-14-005524-X, Nov ’88, £3.50, 360pp, pb) [Well of Souls] Reissue (Del Rey 1977) sf novel. Volume 1 in the “Well of Souls” series.

Pirates of the Thunder Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32561-3, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], $3.50, 307pp, pb) [Rings of the Master] Reissue (Del Rey 1987) sf novel, Book 2 of “The Rings of the Master”. fourth printing.

Pirates of the Thunder Jack L. Chalker (NEL 0-450-43118-5, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], £2.99, 306pp, pb) [Rings of the Master] Reprint (Del Rey 1987) sf novel. Volume 2 in the “Rings of the Master” series. [First U.K. edition]

Quest for the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Penguin 0-14-005526-6, Nov ’88, £3.50, 302pp, pb) [Well of Souls] Reissue (Ballantine 1978) sf novel. Volume 3 in the “Well of Souls” series.

Riders of the Winds Jack L. Chalker (Ace 0-441-72351-9, May ’88 [Apr ’88], $3.50, 276pp, pb) [Changewinds] Fantasy novel, Book Two in the “Changewinds” series.

War of the Maelstrom Jack L. Chalker (Ace 0-441-10268-9, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $3.95, 360pp, pb) [Changewinds] Fantasy novel, third in the “Changewinds” trilogy. According to the prologue, it’s actually one continuous novel published in three parts.

Warriors of the Storm Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32562-1, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], $3.95, 338pp, pb) [Rings of the Master] Reissue (Del Rey 1987) sf novel, Book 3 of “The Rings of the Master”. third printing.

A Haunt of Ghosts ed. Aidan Chambers (Harper & Row 0-06-021206-3, Nov ’87 [Jan ’88], $12.95, 177pp, hc) Young-adult anthology of ghost stories, five by Chambers, five by other authors, compiled from previous Chambers collections and anthologies. Dated 1987 — not seen until 1988.

Eve’s Rib Bryn Chandler (Pageant 0-517-00645-6, Jan ’89 [Dec ’88], $3.50, 278pp, pb) Sf novel. A lone woman fights to save her planet and its people from greedy developers.

The Ghosts of Stony Clove Eileen Charbonneau (Franklin Watts/Orchard 0-531-05739-9, May ’88 [Oct ’88], $13.95, 150pp, hc) [Woods Family Saga] Young-adult fantasy/ghost novel.

The Bronze King Suzy McKee Charnas (Bantam Starfire 0-553-27104-0, Mar ’88 [Feb ’88], $2.95, 189pp, pb) [Sorcery Hall] Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1985) young-adult urban fantasy novel, first in a series.

The Silver Glove Suzy McKee Charnas (Bantam 0-553-05470-8, Mar ’88 [Feb ’88], $13.395, 162pp, hc) [Sorcery Hall] Young-adult urban fantasy novel, sequel to The Bronze King.

The Silent Invasion, Book One: Secret Affairs Michael Cherkas & Larry Hancock (NBM 0-918348-50-1, Jul ’88 [May ’88], $8.95, 79pp, tp) [Silent Invasion] Sf/mystery graphic novel.

Imagination: The Art & Technique of David A. Cherry David A. Cherry (Donning/Starblaze 0-89865-563-3, Dec ’87 [Jan ’88], $12.95, 110pp, tp) Fantasy and sf art book; dated 1987 but not seen until 1988. A limited edition hardcover was announced but not seen (-564-1, $40.00).

Brothers of Earth C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-290-7, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.95, 282pp, pb) [Hanan space] Reissue (SFBC 1976) sf novel. Slightly revised edition, mostly copy-editing by the author. New cover, new typesetting. Sixth printing.

Chanur’s Venture C. J. Cherryh (Methuen 0-413-59350-9, Jan ’88, £2.95, 312pp, pb) [Chanur] Reissue (Phantasia 1984) sf novel. Volume 2 in the “Chanur” series.

Cyteen C. J. Cherryh (Warner 0-446-51428-4, May ’88 [Apr ’88], $18.95, 680pp, hc) [Cyteen] Sf novel, part of the Union/Alliance series. Highly recommended. (FCM)

Cyteen C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #13931, Oct ’88, $9.98, 853pp, hc) [Cyteen] Reprint (Warner 1988) sf novel.

Exile’s Gate C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #11832, Feb ’88, $5.98, 346pp, hc) [Morgaine] Reprint (DAW 1988) sf novel, fourth in the “Morgaine” series. First hc edition.

Hestia C. J. Cherryh (Gollancz 0-575-04042-4, May ’88, £2.95, 217pp, pb) Reprint (DAW 1979) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]

The Kif Strike Back C. J. Cherryh (Methuen 0-413-42280-1, Jan ’88, £2.95, 301pp, pb) [Chanur] Reprint (Phantasia 1985) sf novel. Volume 3 in the “Chanur” series. [First U.K. edition]

Merchanter’s Luck C. J. Cherryh (Methuen 0-413-53070-1, Sep ’88, £2.95, 208pp, pb) [Alliance-Union] Reissue (DAW 1982) sf novel.

The Paladin C. J. Cherryh (Baen 0-671-65417-9, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.95, 383pp, pb) Fantasy novel, an unusually serious examination of the training of a woman warrior, and a quest for vengeance. There’s no real magic involved. Recommended. (FCM)

The Tree of Sword and Jewels C. J. Cherryh (Gollancz 0-575-04043-2, Mar ’88, £2.95, 254pp, pb) [Arafel’s Saga] Reprint (DAW 1983) fantasy novel. Volume 2 in the “Arafel’s Saga” series. [First U.K. edition]

Visible Light C. J. Cherryh (Methuen 0-413-16120-X, Feb ’88, £2.95, 348pp, pb) Reprint (Phantasia 1986) collection of six stories, one an original, with philosophical running commentary by the author. [First U.K. edition]

Wave Without a Shore C. J. Cherryh (Gollancz 0-575-04045-9, Dec ’88, £2.99, 247pp, pb) Reprint (DAW 1981) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]

Merovingen Nights #1: Festival Moon ed. C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-192-7, Oct ’88, $3.50, 299pp, pb) [Merovingen Nights] Reissue (DAW 1987) shared world anthology; third printing.

Merovingen Nights #3: Troubled Waters ed. C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-271-0, May ’88 [Apr ’88], $3.50, 302pp, pb) [Merovingen Nights] Original shared world anthology; aside from the numbered pages, there are several maps.

Merovingen Nights #4: Smuggler’s Gold ed. C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-299-0, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $3.50, 290pp, pb) [Merovingen Nights] Shared world original anthology of 7 stories plus connective passages by Cherryh.

An Affair of Sorcerers George C. Chesbro (Dell 0-440-20047-4, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], $3.50, 265pp, pb) [Dr. Robert Frederickson (Mongo)] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1979) mystery/fantasy/psychic novel, third in the series starring Mongo the Dwarf.

The Cold Smell of Sacred Stone George C. Chesbro (Macmillan Atheneum 0-689-11913-5, Apr ’88 [Mar ’88], $16.95, 297pp, hc) [Dr. Robert Frederickson (Mongo)] Mystery/fantasy novel in the “Mongo” series. Mongo’s brother is hailed as the new Messiah, complete with magical powers.

Jungle of Steel & Stone George C. Chesbro (Mysterious Press 0-89296-204-6, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], $16.95, 200pp, hc) [Veil Kendry] Psychic suspense novel. Part of the “Veil Kendry” series.

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