The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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DragonLance: The Qualinesti Paul B. Thompson & Tonya R. Carter (TSR 1-56076-114-8, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.95, 246pp, tp) [DragonLance: Elven Nations] Novelization based on the “DragonLance” game, third book of the “Elven Nations” trilogy.

Ganwold’s Child Diann Thornley (Synapse 1-880173-01-8, Oct ’91, $6.95, 437pp, tp, cover by Julianne B. Moore) [Unified Worlds] Sf novel of a teenage boy reared in an alien culture. A first novel.

The 13 Clocks James Thurber (BOMC, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $11.50, 124pp, hc, cover by Marc Simont) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1950) humorous fairy tale, with the original illustrations by Marc Simont. This is identical to the 1990 Donald I. Fine edition except it lacks a price and ISBN, and has a BOMC mark on the back cover.

Many Moons James Thurber (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-251872-X, Sep ’90 [Jan ’91], $14.95, 48pp, hc) Reprint (Harcourt 1943) fairy tale. This new edition, issued at the same time as the reissue of the original edition, has new illustrations by Marc Simont.

The Wonderful O James Thurber (BOMC, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $11.50, 72pp, hc, cover by Marc Simont) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1955) humorous fairy tale, with the original illustrations by Marc Simont. This is identical to the 1990 Donald I. Fine edition except it lacks a price and ISBN, and has a BOMC mark on the back cover.

Strangers Who Linger Aimée Thurlo (Harlequin 0-373-22162-2, May ’91, $2.75, 253pp, pb) Fantasy romance; the ghost of an Old West sheriff helps a young couple solve a mystery. A “Harlequin Intrigue” romance.

Battletech: Bloodname Robert Thurston (Roc UK 0-14-015242-3, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], £3.99, 304pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Battletech: Legend of the Jade Phoenix] Reprint (Roc 1991) sf novelization. Volume 2 in “The Legend of the Jade Phoenix.” [First U.K. edition]

Battletech: Legend of the Jade Phoenix #1: Way of the Clans Robert Thurston (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45101-5, Aug ’91, $4.50, 268pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Battletech: Legend of the Jade Phoenix] Sf novelization based on the “Battletech” game, with interior illustrations by Jeff Laubenstein and mechanical drawings by Steve Venters. First book of a new series. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.

Battletech: Legend of the Jade Phoenix #3: Falcon Guard Robert Thurston (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45129-5, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $4.50, 253pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Battletech: Legend of the Jade Phoenix] Sf novelization based on the “Battletech” game with interior illustrations by Jeff Laubenftein and mechanical drawings by Steve Venters. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.

Battletech: Legends of the Jade Phoenix #2: Bloodname Robert Thurston (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45117-1, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $4.50, 304pp, pb) [Battletech: Legend of the Jade Phoenix] Sf novelization based on the “Battletech” game, with interior illustrations by Jeff Laubenftein and mechanical drawings by Steve Venters.

Battletech: Way of the Clans Robert Thurston (Roc UK 0-14-014892-2, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], £3.99, 284pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Battletech: Legend of the Jade Phoenix] Reprint (Roc 1991) sf novelization. Volume 1 in “The Legend of the Jade Phoenix”. [First U.K. edition]

Her Smoke Rose Up Forever James Tiptree, Jr. (BOMC, Jul ’91, $19.95, 520pp, hc, cover by Andrew Smith) Reprint (Arkham House 1990) collection of 18 stories, with an introduction by John Clute and illustrations by Andrew Smith. This edition is identical to the Arkham House except it lacks an ISBN and price and has a BOMC mark on the back.

Shadow of the Moon Elise Title (Harlequin 0-373-22160-6, Apr ’91 [Feb ’91], $2.75, 253pp, pb) Romantic suspense novel with fantasy elements. A small New England town is filled with witches. A “Harlequin Intrigue” romance.

Fatal Exposure Michael Tobias (Pocket 0-671-72572-6, Apr ’91, $4.95, 282pp, Pb) Sf/disaster thriller. A hole in the ozone layer appears over Seattle.

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-57647-4, Apr ’91, $13.95, 75pp, hc, cover by Roger Garland) Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1962) collection of fantasy poetry, illustrated by Roger Garland. This is identical — except for the publisher’s name — to the 1990 Allen & Unwin edition.

The Book of Lost Tales: Part 1 J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10222-2, Jun ’91 [Dec ’91], £5.99, 297pp, tp, cover by Roger Garland) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1983) fantasy collection.

Farmer Giles of Ham J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-57645-8, Apr ’91, $13.95, 79pp, hc, cover by Roger Garland) Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1949) young-adult fantasy novella, illustrated by Roger Garland. This is identical — except for the publisher’s name — to the 1990 Allen & Unwin edition.

The Father Christmas Letters J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-59698-X, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $10.95, unpaginated, tp) Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1976) collection of letters from Tolkien (Father Christmas) to his children, with illustrations by Tolkien.

The Fellowship of the Ring J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10235-4, Sep ’91, £4.99, 535pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1954) fantasy novel. The First Part of “The Lord of the Rings”.

The Fellowship of the Ring J. R. R. Tolkien (HarperCollins UK 0-261-10231-1, Sep ’91, £14.99, 423pp, hc, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1954) fantasy novel. The First Part of “The Lord of the Rings”.

The Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10221-4, Aug ’91, £3.50, 287pp, pb, cover by Ted Nasmith) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1937) classic young-adult fantasy novel.

The Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10221-4, Sep ’91, £3.99, 287pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1937) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien (HarperCollins UK 0-261-10200-1, Sep ’91, £10.99, 256pp, hc, cover by J. R. R. Tolkien) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1937) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10243-5, Aug ’91, £9.99, 1193pp, tp, cover by Roger Garland) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1968) omnibus volume of the classic fantasy trilogy.

The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien (HarperCollins UK 0-261-10230-3, Sep ’91, £30.00, 1198pp, hc) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1968) omnibus volume of the classic fantasy trilogy. This edition contains fifty full-colour illustrations by Alan Lee. Recommended. (PSP)

The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10234-6, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], £50.00, 423+352+440pp, hc) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1968) boxed set of the classic fantasy trilogy.

The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-59511-8, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $60.00, 1193pp, hc, cover by Alan Lee) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1968) omnibus of the classic fantasy trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring (Allen & Unwin 1954), The Two Towers (Allen & Unwin 1954), and The Return of the King (Allen & Unwin 1955). This special gilt-edge edition has over a hundred beautiful full-color illustrations by Alan Lee.

The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-60423-0, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $250.00, 1193pp, hc) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1968) omnibus of the classic fantasy trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring (Allen & Unwin 1954), The Two Towers (Allen & Unwin 1954), and The Return of the King (Allen & Unwin 1955). This special gilt-edge edition has over a hundred beautiful full-color illustrations by Alan Lee. This is a silver-edge, numbered, slipcased 250-copy limited edition signed by the artist.

The Return of the King J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10237-0, Sep ’91, £4.99, 560pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1955) fantasy novel. The Third Part of “The Lord of the Rings”.

The Return of the King J. R. R. Tolkien (HarperCollins UK 0-261-10233-8, Sep ’91, £14.99, 440pp, hc, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1955) fantasy novel. The Third Part of “The Lord of the Rings”.

The Silmarillion J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10244-3, Aug ’91, £5.99, 441pp, pb, cover by Roger Garland) Reprint (Allen & Unwin; Houghton Mifflin 1977) fantasy novel.

Smith of Wootton Major J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-57646-6, Apr ’91, $13.95, 74pp, hc, cover by Roger Garland) Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1967) young-adult fantasy novella, illustrated by Roger Garland. This is identical — except for the publisher’s name — to the 1990 Allen & Unwin edition.

The Two Towers J. R. R. Tolkien (Grafton 0-261-10236-2, Sep ’91, £4.99, 477pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1954) fantasy novel. The Second Part of “The Lord of the Rings”.

The Two Towers J. R. R. Tolkien (HarperCollins UK 0-261-10232-X, Sep ’91, £14.99, 352pp, hc, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1954) fantasy novel. The Second Part of “The Lord of the Rings”.

A Tolkien Family Album John & Priscilla Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-59938-5, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $24.95, 90pp, hc) Album of photos and his family plus other illustrations, and memorabilia. There is also biographical information accompanying each photo. Simultaneous with the Grafton edition.

Gundam Mobile Suit #3: Confrontation Yoshiyuki Tomino (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-35740-X, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $4.95, 213pp, pb) [Gundam Mobile Suit] Sf novelization, third book of a series based on a Japanese animated tv series. Originally published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten in 1988, this was translated from the Japanese by Fredrick L. Schodt.

Isaac Asimov William F. Touponce (G.K. Hall/Twayne 0-8057-7623-0, Apr ’91 [May ’91], $19.95, 120pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical study of the series novels, including biographical information and an appendix listing main characters in the Asimovian Robot/Foundation/Galactic Empire universe. [Isaac Asimov]

Signal Intruder Robert Tralins (Zebra/Pinnacle 1-55817-500-8, Aug ’91, $3.95, 318pp, pb) Technothriller with sf elements. A new proton-powered circuit board is stolen by a faceless enemy who plans to misuse the technological advantage.

Angelus! Peter Tremayne (Severn House 0-7278-4161-0, Mar ’91 [Apr ’91], £11.99, 239pp, hc) Reprint (Granada 1985) horror novel. This is the first world hardcover edition.

Island of Shadows Peter Tremayne (Mandarin 0-7493-0907-5, Oct ’91, £3.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Kay Boyce) Fantasy novel.

The Night Whistlers Dan Trevor (Jove 0-515-10663-1, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $3.99, 234pp, pb) [Night Whistlers] Near-future sf adventure thriller set in a world ruled by megacorporations being defied by a revolutionary commando team determined to give America back to the people. First book of a new series. Trevor is a pen name for Trevor Meldal-Johnsen and Dan Sherman.

The Night Whistlers #2: Penetrate Dan Trevor (Jove 0-515-10751-4, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $3.99, 199pp, pb) [Night Whistlers] Near-future sf adventure thriller set in a world ruled by megacorporations, second book of a series. Trevor is a pen name for Trevor Meldal-Johnsen and Dan Sherman.

Images of Fear: How Horror Stories Helped Shape Modern Culture (1818-1918) Martin Tropp (McFarland 0-89950-513-9, Dec ’90 [Jan ’91], $32.50, 235pp, hc) Non-fiction; criticism. A critical study of 19th-century horror short fiction and its effect on contemporary culture.

The Night of the Moonbow Thomas Tryon (Coronet 0-340-53551-2, Jan ’91, £4.50, 399pp, pb) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 1990) horror novel.

The Solar Wind Eric Tsang (The Book Guild 0-86332-617-X, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], £12.95, 134pp, hc, cover by Trevor Scobie) Sf novel.

Black Body H. C. Turk (Zebra/Pinnacle 1-55817-505-9, May ’91 [Jun ’91], $5.95, 654pp, pb) Reprint (Villard 1989) epic-scale horror fantasy novel about a young witch in 18th-century England.

Rosemary’s Witch Ann Turner (HarperCollins 0-06-026127-7, Apr ’91 [Dec ’91], $13.95, 164pp, hc, cover by Ronald Himler) Young-adult fantasy novel. Nine year-old Rosemary discovers a century-old witch living in the woods near her house trying to drive her family away.

Brain Child George Turner (SFBC #18253, May ’91, $5.98, 298pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Near-future sf novel of genetics. Simultaneous with the Morrow edition.

Brain Child George Turner (Morrow 0-688-10595-5, Jun ’91, $20.00, 407pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Near-future sf novel of genetics. Simultaneous with the SFBC edition.

The Testimony of Daniel Pagels Vickery Turner (Macdonald 0-356-19766-2, Aug ’91, £13.95, 354pp, hc, cover by Oliver Hunter) Literary sf thriller about a boy who can travel from one place to another instantaneously.

Earthgrip Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37239-5, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $4.99, 264pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Tales from the Traders’ World] Collection of interconnected stories, first book of the “Tales from the Traders’ World”. The heroine uses her knowledge of 20th-century sf to help solve problems.

Krispos of Videssos Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36119-9, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], $5.95, 355pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Videssos: Krispos] Alternate world historical fantasy novel, sixth book of the overall “Videssos Cycle” and second book of the “Tale of Krispos”.

Krispos Rising Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36118-0, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $4.95, 353pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Videssos: Krispos] Fantasy novel, fifth book of the overall “Videossos Cycle” and first book of the “Tale of Krispos”.

Skin of the Soul ed. Lisa Tuttle (Pocket 0-671-70334-X, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $4.50, 270pp, pb, cover by Mark & Stephanie Gerber) Original anthology of 17 horror stories by women authors, with an introduction by the editor. “Boobs” by Suzy McKee Charnas is not original to this collection, but this version is considerably revised. First American edition (The Women’s Press 1990).

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court Mark Twain (Tor 0-812-50436-4, May ’91 [Oct ’91], $2.50, 333pp, pb) Reprint (Webster 1889) classic time-travel fantasy novel, with an introduction and biographical note by R.L. Fisher.

Shivering World Kathy Tyers (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29051-7, Jun ’91 [May ’91], $4.50, 421pp, pb, cover by Don Dixon) Sf novel of an agent who earns her hazard pay while dealing with terraforming settlers on a pioneer planet.

Plague Jean Ure (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-262429-5, Sep ’91 [Oct ’91], $16.95, 218pp, hc, cover by Mark Whiting) [Plague 99] Young-adult sf disaster novel. A teenage girl returns from a camping trip to find her parents dead and London a ghost town where she must struggle to survive. First American edition (Methuen 1989 as Plague 99).

Plague 99 Jean Ure (Mammoth 0-7497-0333-4, Apr ’91 [May ’91], £2.50, 150pp, pb, cover by Daniel Faoro) [Plague 99] Reprint (Methuen 1989) young-adult sf novel.

The Old Man and Mr. Smith Peter Ustinov (Little, Brown/Arcade 1-55970-134-X, Jun ’91 [May ’91], $19.95, 261pp, hc) Fantasy novel, subtitled “A Fable” — God and Satan make up, and come back to Earth to inspect it.

The Old Man and Mr. Smith Peter Ustinov (BOMC, Jul ’91 [Jun ’91], $16.95, 261pp, hc) Reprint (Arcade 1991) fantasy novel, subtitled ’A Fable’ — God and Satan make up, and come back to Earth to inspect it. This edition is identical to the Arcade, except it lacks an ISBN and price, and has a BOMC mark on the back.

The Wretched Stone Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-53307-4, Oct ’91, $17.95, unpaginated, hc, cover by Chris Van Allsburg) Children’s picture book for all ages, the log of a sailing ship that picks up a mysterious glowing stone from the sky that destroys it. The full-color illustrations are by the author.

Trek: 25th Anniversary Celebration James Van Hise (Pioneer 1-556-98290-9, Mar ’91 [Apr ’91], $14.95, 152pp, tp) Non-fiction, a look at the history of the show and the phenomenon on its 25th anniversary.

Whisper Raymond Van Over (Zebra/Pinnacle 1-55817-509-1, Aug ’91, $4.50, 287pp, pb) Horror novel of a dog back from the dead and out for blood.

Deepwater Dreams Sydney J. Van Scyoc (Avon 0-380-76003-7, Jun ’91 [May ’91], $3.95, 249pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) Sf novel of genetically engineered humans on a water planet.

The Book of Ptath A. E. van Vogt (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-788-7, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $3.95, 159pp, pb) Reprint (Fantasy Press 1947) time-travel fantasy novel.

Araminta Station Jack Vance (SFBC #18932, Dec ’91, $10.98, 554pp, hc) [Gaean Reach: Cadwal] Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1987) sf novel, first book of the “Cadwal Chronicles”. Similar to the 1988 Tor edition except it lacks an ISBN and price. The SFBC number is on the back jacket.

Ecce and Old Earth Jack Vance (Tor 0-312-85132-4, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $21.95, 436pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Gaean Reach: Cadwal] Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1991) sf novel, second book of the “Cadwal Chronicles”.

Ecce and Old Earth Jack Vance (SFBC #18933, Dec ’91, $6.98, 376pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Gaean Reach: Cadwal] Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1991) sf novel, second book of the “Cadwal Chronicles”. Similar to the 1991 Tor edition except it lacks an ISBN and price. The SFBC number is on the back jacket.

Ecce and Olde Earth Jack Vance (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-127-0, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $75.00, 313pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Gaean Reach: Cadwal] Sf novel, second book of the “Cadwal Chronicles”. This is a slipcased signed limited edition of 500 copies.

Lyonesse II: The Green Pearl Jack Vance (Grafton 0-586-06751-5, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], £4.99, 407pp, pb, cover by Mike Van Houten) [Lyonesse] Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1985) fantasy novel.

Lyonesse III: Madouc Jack Vance (Grafton 0-586-20450-4, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], £4.99, 544pp, pb, cover by Mike Van Houten) [Lyonesse] Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1989) fantasy novel.

Lyonesse: Suldrun’s Garden Jack Vance (Grafton 0-586-06027-8, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], £4.99, 436pp, pb, cover by Mike Van Houten) [Lyonesse] Reprint (Berkley 1983) fantasy novel.

Madouc Jack Vance (Ace 0-441-50532-5, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], $5.95, 426pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Lyonesse] Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1989 as Lyonesse: Madouc) fantasy novel, third book of the “Lyonesse” trilogy. Winner of the World Fantasy Award.

Shapes Steve Vance (Leisure 0-8439-3017-9, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $4.50, 442pp, pb) Horror novel of a cult devoted to the destruction of a deadly shape-shifter.

Spook Steve Vance (Berkley 0-425-13022-3, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.50, 262pp, pb) Reprint (Soho Press 1990) horror novel of a monstrous girl ostracized by the small Southern town that she lives in.

User Unfriendly Vivian Vande Velde (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-200960-4, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $16.95, 244pp, hc, cover by Gary A. Lippincott) Young-adult sf/fantasy novel set in a future where computer role-playing games actually deposit the players in simulated fantasy worlds. A Jane Yolen Book.

Deathfall Robert E. Vardeman (Penguin/Onyx 0-451-40242-1, May ’91 [Apr ’91], $4.99, 384pp, pb) Techno/disaster thriller about a secret biological experiment that brings a spaceborne plague to Earth.

The Keys to Paradise Robert E. Vardeman (NEL 0-450-39001-2, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], £6.99, 540pp, tp, cover by Stephen Bradbury) [Keys] Reissue (NEL 1986) fantasy omnibus.

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