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The Exit at Toledo Blade Boulevard Jack Ketchum (Obsidian Books 1-891480-01-4, Apr ’98 [May ’98], $45.00, 211pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark); Horror collection of 12 stories, six original, plus an essay on meeting Henry Miller. Introduction by Richard Laymon. Story introductions by the author describe their inspirations. A signed, limited edition of 500. Order from Obsidian Books, 37800 38th Ave. S, Auburn WA 98001; 253-874-5721.

Candles for Elizabeth Caitlín R. Kiernan (Meisha Merlin 0-9658345-8-1, May ’98 [Jul ’98], $5.00, 60pp, ph, cover by Ken Meyer, Jr.); Chapbook collection of three horror stories, one original, with an introduction by Poppy Z. Brite. Order from Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031.

BloodWalk Lee Killough (Meisha Merlin 0-9658345-0-6, May ’97 [Jan ’98], $14.00, 453pp, tp, cover by Kevin Murphy) [Garreth Mikaelian]; Omnibus of vampire detective novels Blood Hunt (1987) and Bloodlinks (1988), with a new foreword by Killough. Order from Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; add $3.00 postage.

Bridling Chaos Lee Killough (Meisha Merlin 0-9658345-3-0, May ’98 [Jul ’98], $19.00, 607pp, tp, cover by Michael Herring) [Janna Brill; Mama Maxwell]; Omnibus of three SF mysteries featuring Janna Brill and Mama Maxwell: The Doppelganger Gambit (1979), Spider Play (1986), and Dragon’s Teeth (1990). There is a new introduction by Killough. Order from Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031.

In the Shadow of the Gargoyle ed. Nancy Kilpatrick & Thomas S. Roche (Ace 0-441-00557-8, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $12.00, 256pp, tp, cover by Victor Stabin); Dark fantasy original anthology of 17 stories, three previously published, concerning gargoyles. Authors include Neil Gaiman, Nancy Holder, and Lucy Taylor.

Forgotten Realms: Conspiracy J. Robert King (TSR 0-7869-0869-6, Apr ’98, $2.99, 88pp, tp, cover by Heather LeMay) [Forgotten Realms]; Novellazation based on the role-playing game, “Double Diamond Triangle Saga” #6. Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: The Abduction J. Robert King (TSR 0-7869-0864-5, Jan ’98 [Feb ’98], $1.99, 86pp, tp, cover by Heather LeMay) [Forgotten Realms: Double Diamond Triangle]; Novellazation based on the role-playing game. Book one in the “Double Diamond Triangle Saga”. Copyrighted by TSR.

The Haunting of Holmescroft Rudyard Kipling (Books of Wonder 0-929605-81-0, May ’98, $5.95, 56pp, tp, cover by Barb Armata); Horror short story packaged as a “Classic Frights” book for young adults. Illustrated by Barb Armata.

Learning Processes with a Deadly Outcome Alexander Kluge (Duke University Press 0-8223-1735-4, Jun ’96 [May ’98], $13.95, 112pp, tp, cover by Alexander Kluge); SF novella of events after WWIII, illustrated by the author. Translated from the German (published as part of a collection by the same title, Lernprozesse mit Toedlichem Ausgang, Suhrkamp 1973) by Christopher Pavsek, who also provides an introduction and afterword. This is copyrighted 1996, but not seen until now.

Demon Sex ed. Amarantha Knight (Masquerade/Rhinoceros 1-56333-594-8, Apr ’98 [Jun ’98], $7.95, 323pp, tp, cover by Jason Goltz); Original anthology of 11 stories (one reprint) of erotic horror. Authors include Thomas S. Roche, Edo van Belkom, and Nancy Kilpatrick. Order from Masquerade Direct, 801 2nd Ave, New York NY 10017; credit card orders 800-375-2356; add $1.50 postage.

Extremities Kathe Koja (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-122-X, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $20.00, 200pp, hc, cover by Carol Ford); Collection of 16 stories, one original.

Three Complete Novels Dean Koontz (Putnam 0-399-14442-0, Nov ’98, $12.98, 776pp, hc, cover by Don Brautigam); Omnibus of three horror novels, The Bad Place (Putnam 1990), Demon Seed (Bantam 1973), and The Eyes of Darkness (Pocket 1981 as by Leigh Nichols). This is an instant remainder edition, the fourth Putnam omnibus titled Three Complete Novels (in addition to one Wings edition).

The 1998 Rhysling Anthology ed. David C. Kopaska-Merkel (Science Fiction Poetry Association, Apr ’98 [Dec ’98], no price, 87pp, ph, cover by M. B. Simon); Anthology of 38 poems. Subtitled “The Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Poetry of 1996 and 1997”, this serves as the ballot for the SFPA’s Rhysling Awards. (There was no 1997 anthology.) For information write M.B. Simon, SFPA President, 1412 NE 35th St, Ocala FL 34479.

The Best of the Best ed. Elaine Koster & Joseph Pittman (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19390-3, Jan ’98, $22.95, 335pp, hc); Associational original anthology of 18 stories by big name authors, many having dabbled in the fantastic, including Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Sharyn McCrumb, Linda Lay Shuler, and E.L. Doctorow. A commemorative anthology for Signet’s 50th anniversary. Fantasy/SF content uncertain.

Beaker’s Dozen Nancy Kress (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.

Delta Green: Alien Intelligence ed. Bob Kruger & 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.

The Woman with the Flying Head Yumiko Kurahashi (Sharpe/East Gate 0-7656-0158-3, Dec ’97 [May ’98], $19.95, 157pp, tp); Collection of 11 fantastic tales by a Japanese experimental writer. Translated and with an introduction by Atsuko Sakaki.

On Crusade: More Tales of the Knights Templar ed. Katherine Kurtz (Warner Aspect 0-446-67339-0, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $11.99, 246pp, tp, cover by Greg Call); Original anthology of ten fantasy stories centering on the Knights Templar, with historical introduction by Kurtz. Authors include Diane Duane, Andre Norton, and Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald.

Fiddler Fair Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-87866-2, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 260pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell); Collection of 12 stories, one original, with an introduction by Lackey and Larry Dixon describing their writing process. (Three stories are co-credited with Dixon.)

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