The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Secret of the Earth Star Henry Kuttner (Starmont House 1-55742-134-X, 1991 [Jul ’92], $10.95, 157pp, tp) Collection of the title novella and seven other sf and fantasy pulp stories edited by Sheldon Jaffery. This a facsimile edition with the original magazine illustrations. A hardcover edition (-135-8; $20.95) was announced but not seen. This has a 1991 copyright but was not seen until now. Available from Starmont House, Inc., PO Box 851, Mercer Island WA 98040.

By the Sword Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-463-2, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $5.99, 492pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar; Vows and Honor] Reissue (DAW 1991) fantasy novel set in the same world as the “Heralds of Valdemar” series; fourth printing.

The Lark & the Wren Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #19829, Jul ’92 [Aug ’92], $9.98, 374pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Bardic Voices] Reprint (Baen 1992) fantasy novel. First book of a new series. This lacks an ISBN and price and the SFBC number is on the back jacket. First hardcover edition.

Winds of Change Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-534-5, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $20.00, 449pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Fantasy novel, second book of the “Mage Winds” series and 11th book overall in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series. Illustrations by Larry Dixon.

Winds of Fate Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-516-7, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $4.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reprint (DAW 1991) fantasy novel, first book of the “Mage Winds” series, set in the same world as the “Heralds of Valdemar” series.

Born To Run Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (Baen 0-671-72110-0, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Serrated Edge] Fantasy novel, first book of “The Serrated Edge” series. Three runaways are trapped in a conflict between elves who have invaded our world, one group into stock cars, the other into kiddie porn and snuff films.

Bedlam’s Bard Mercedes Lackey & Ellen Guon (SFBC #02791, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $12.98, 536pp, hc, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Bedlam’s Bard] Fantasy omnibus of Knight of Ghosts and Shadows (Baen 1991) and Summoned to Tourney (Baen 1992).

Summoned To Tourney Mercedes Lackey & Ellen Guon (Baen 0-671-72122-4, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $4.99, 298pp, pb, cover by Larry Dixon) Fantasy novel of elven magic in contemporary San Francisco, sequel to Knight of Ghosts and Shadows. Only the elves stand between a monstrous scientist from thinly-disguised Livermore Labs and an experiment that would destroy the Bay Area by inducing a massive earthquake. Recommended (SW).

Wing Commander: Freedom Flight Mercedes Lackey & Ellen Guon (Baen 0-671-72145-3, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Paul Alexander) [Wing Commander] Sf novelization based on a computer game, first book of a new series. A gang of alien and human misfits join together to free an occupied planet.

Wheels of Fire: A Novel of the Serrated Edge Mercedes Lackey & Mark Shepherd (Baen 0-671-72138-0, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.99, 389pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Serrated Edge] Fantasy novel of elven magic used to help humans. Second book in the “Serrated Edge” series.

The Bard’s Tale: Castle of Deception Mercedes Lackey & Josepha Sherman (Baen 0-671-72125-9, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $5.99, 266pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Bard’s Tale] Fantasy story set in the same universe as the computer adventure “The Bard’s Tale IV”. An apprentice bard gets tangled in intrigue when asked to search for a beautiful girl apparently kidnapped by elves. Unlike most computer scenarios, this is copyrighted by the authors, not the games company.

Argo R. A. Lafferty (United Mythologies Press 0-921322-34-8, Dec ’92, $19.95, unpaginated, hc) [More Than Melchisedech] Sf “novel”, third book of the novel More Than Melchisedech. Illustrated by Ward Shipman. A 50 copy signed limited edition (-35-6) was announced but not seen.

Iron Tears R. A. Lafferty (Edgewood Press 0-9629066-2-X, Dec ’92, $10.00, 219pp, tp, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) Collection of 15 previously uncollected stories. Introduction by Michael Swanwick.

Tales of Chicago R. A. Lafferty (United Mythologies Press 0-921322-26-7, 1992 [Mar ’92], $19.95, 109pp, hc) [More Than Melchisedech] First of three volumes in a novel entitled More Than Melchisedech, which will include the previously published novella “Episodes of the Argo”. A 50-copy signed limited (-26-7) edition sold out in advance. Available through United Mythologies Press, P.O.Box 390, Station A, Weston, ON Canada M9N 3N1.

Tales of Midnight R. A. Lafferty (United Mythologies Press 0-921322-30-5, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $19.95, 103pp, hc) [More Than Melchisedech] Sf novel, second volume of the novel More Than Melchisedech. Illustrated by R. Ward Shipman. A 50 copy signed limited edition (-31-3) was announced but not seen. Order from United Mythologies Press, PO Box 390, Station A, Weston ON Canada M9N 3N1.

The Lowenskold Ring Selma Lagerlöf (Dufour/Norvik 1-870041-14-3, Oct ’91 [Apr ’92], $21.00, 117pp, tp, cover by P. Horberg) Swedish fantasy novel of a cursed ring stolen from a grave; the ring destroys anyone who possesses it. Translated from the Swedish and with an afterward by Linda Schenck. This is the Norvik edition with a Dufour sticker. Available from Dufour Editions, Chester Springs PA 19425.

Midnight Place #2: Something’s Watching Simon Lake (Bantam 0-553-29791-0, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $3.50, 149pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Midnight Place] Young-adult horror novel, second book of the new “Midnight Place” series set in an ordinary-looking neighborhood that’s a magnet for evil. A series of muggings seems connected to an old ghost story, and teenager Tara Fraiser is determined to find out why. Lake is a pseudonym for Charles L. Grant.

Midnight Place: Daughter of Darkness Simon Lake (Bantam 0-553-29442-3, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $3.50, 151pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Midnight Place] Young-adult horror novel, first book of the new “Midnight Place” series, set in an ordinary looking neighborhood that’s a magnet for evil. A teenage demon in human form moves to Midnight Place and starts exerting a strange power over the boys at school. Lake is a pseudonym for Charles L. Grant.

The Trumpets of Tagan Simon Lang (Ace 0-441-82576-1, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $4.99, 258pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Skipjack] Sf novel, first book of a new series, “Voyages of the Skipjack”. The ship gets involved in the kidnapping of an Imperial heir on a conquered world inhabited by catlike aliens. Lang is a pen name for Darlene Hartman.

Batman: Captured by the Engines Joe R. Lansdale (Borderlands Press, Aug ’92, $50.00, 199pp, hc) [Batman] Reprint (Warner 1991) horror novelization featuring the classic comic book character. The caped crusader takes on a killer car and American Indian magic. This is a signed slipcased 500-copy limited edition. First hardcover edition.

Steppin’ Out, Summer, ’68 Joe R. Lansdale (Roadkill Press, Aug ’92 [Sep ’92], $7.00, 29pp, ph, cover by Mark A. Nelson) Horror short story with illustrations by Mark A. Nelson. This is a 500-copy signed limited edition. Order from Little Bookshop of Horrors, 10380 Ralston Rd., Arvada CO 80004.

Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man’s Back Joe R. Lansdale (Pulphouse 1-56146-546-1, Feb ’92, $1.95, 46pp, pb, cover by Brian Cooper) Horror novelette that first appeared in 1986 in Nukes and also appeared in the collection By Bizarre Hands. Short story paperback #46. A limited 100-copy signed leatherbound edition (-928-9, $20.00) is also available. Order from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.

Dark at Heart ed. Joe R. & Karen Lansdale (Dark Harvest 0-913165-64-6, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $21.95, 307pp, hc, cover by Peter Scanlan) Associational original anthology of 20 crime and suspense stories, many by fantasy/horror writers. Order from Dark Harvest, Box 941, Arlington Heights IL 60006.

Bronze Mirror Jeanne Larsen (Fawcett Columbine 0-449-90671-X, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $10.00, 337pp, tp, cover by Jim Barkley) Reprint (Holt 1991) historical fantasy novel set in 12th-century China.

Shadows in the Water Kathryn Lasky (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-273533-X, Oct ’92 [Nov ’92], $6.95, 211pp, tp, cover by Ed Gazsi) [Starbuck Twins] Young-adult fantasy novel, second book of the “Starbuck Twins” series. The twins use their telepathic powers to enlist a school of dolphins to help stop toxic waste dumpers in the Florida Keys.

Back to the Time Trap Keith Laumer (Baen 0-671-72127-5, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $5.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Dean Morrissey) [Time Trap] Humorous time-travel sf novel, sequel to Time Trap (Putnam 1970). Far-future superhumans are warring with alien conquerors for control of the time stream.

The Silver Hand Stephen Lawhead (Lion Publishing 0-7459-2230-9, May ’92, $19.95, 399pp, hc, cover by Rodney Matthews) [Song of Albion] Celtic fantasy novel, book two of The Song of Albion. Available from Lion Publishing, 1705 Hubbard Ave. Batavia IL 60510.

The Silver Hand Stephen Lawhead (SFBC #00638, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $9.98, 399pp, hc, cover by Rodney Matthews) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1992) Celtic fantasy novel, book two of The Song of Albion. Similar to the Lion edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and the SFBC number is on the back jacket.

In the Hall of the Dragon King Stephen R. Lawhead (AvoNova 0-380-71629-1, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.99, 370pp, pb, cover by Tim Jacobus) [Dragon King] Reprint (Crossway 1982) fantasy novel, first book of the “Dragon King” trilogy.

The Paradise War Stephen R. Lawhead (SFBC #00061, Sep ’92, $9.98, 416pp, hc, cover by Rodney Matthews) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1991) Celtic fantasy novel, first book of the “Song of Albion” series. Similar to the Lion edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Sword and the Flame Stephen R. Lawhead (AvoNova 0-380-71631-3, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $4.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Tim Jacobus) [Dragon King] Reprint (Crossway 1984) fantasy novel; third book of the “Dragon King Trilogy”.

The Warlords of Nin Stephen R. Lawhead (AvoNova 0-380-71630-5, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $4.99, 403pp, pb, cover by Tim Jacobus) [Dragon King] Reprint (Crossway 1983) fantasy novel, second book of the “Dragon King” trilogy.

Abortion Stories: Fiction on Fire ed. Rick Lawler (MinRef Press 0-9624394-1-X, Jul ’92, $11.00, 246pp, tp, cover by Michael Taylor) Original anthology of 23 stories about abortion, two reprints, with a foreword by David Brin and an introduction by the editor. Most of the stories have sf, fantasy, or horror elements. Available from MinRef Press, 8379 Langtree Way, Sacramento CA 95823.

The Pond Simon Lawrence (Leisure 0-8439-3031-4, Dec ’90 [Feb ’92], $4.50, 389pp, pb) Horror novel of monstrous evil and corruption surrounding a seemingly innocent pond in a small Alabama town. This is a 1990 book not seen until now. Lawrence is a pen name for R. Karl Largent.

Midnight’s Lair Richard Laymon (St. Martin’s 0-312-08845-0, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $18.95, 253pp, hc, cover by Cary Henrie) Horror novel of a group of tourists trapped in a cave who discover horrific and deadly creatures while trying to escape. First American edition (W.H. Allen 1988 as by Richard Kelly).

A Journey Into Mystery Richard Lazarus (University Editions 1-56002-158-6, Sep ’92, $7.95, 146pp, tp, cover by Charles Bernard) Original collection of seven sf stories. Order from University Editions, 59 Oak Lane, Spring Valley, Huntington WV 25704.

Vyrmin Gene Lazuta (Diamond 1-55773-685-5, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.50, 278pp, pb) Horror novel of werewolf creatures that have infiltrated the human race and wait to seize control.

Catwings Ursula K. Le Guin (Scholastic 0-590-46072-2, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $2.95, 40pp, tp, cover by S. D. Schindler) [Catwings] Reprint (Orchard 1988) children’s fantasy story with illustrations by S. D. Schindler. This is a miniature book, apparently shot down from the Scholastic trade paperback edition.

Catwings Return Ursula K. Le Guin (Scholastic 0-590-46074-9, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $2.95, 49pp, tp, cover by S. D. Schindler) [Catwings] Reprint (Orchard 1989) children’s fantasy short story, illustrated by S.D. Schindler. This is a miniature book, apparently shot down from the Scholastic trade paperback edition.

Fish Soup Ursula K. Le Guin (Macmillan Atheneum 0-689-31733-6, Sep ’92, $13.95, 32pp, hc, cover by Patrick Wynne) Children’s fantasy story with black-and-white illustrations by Patrick Wynne.

The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction Ursula K. Le Guin (HarperCollins 0-06-016835-8, May ’92 [Jun ’92], $20.00, 250pp, hc, cover by Steve McLeod) Non-fiction collection of 24 essays and other non-fiction pieces about fantasy and sf, with introductions to each section. This edition has been extensively revised by the author; the original was published by Putnam in 1979 and edited by the late Susan Wood. First American edition of the revised edition (Women’s Press 1989).

The Lathe of Heaven/The Dispossessed/The Wind’s Twelve Quarters Ursula K. Le Guin (BOMC/QPB, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], $11.95, 848pp, tp, cover by David Shannon) Reprint (BOMC 1991) omnibus of two Le Guin novels, The Lathe of Heaven (Scribner’s 1971) and The Dispossessed (Harper & Row 1974) plus the 17-story collection The Wind’s Twelve Quarters (Harper & Row 1975).

Nine Lives [revised from Playboy Nov ’69] Ursula K. Le Guin (Pulphouse 1-56146-550-X, Feb ’92, $1.95, 47pp, pb, cover by Doug Herring) Sf short story that originally appeared in Playboy in 1969 as well as in the collection The Wind’s Twelve Quarters. This is Le Guin’s 1975 preferred text. Short story paperback #50. A leatherbound edition (-930-0, $20.00) is also available. Order from Pulphouse Publishing, Box 1227, Eugene OR 97440.

A Ride on the Red Mare’s Back Ursula K. Le Guin (Orchard 0-531-05991-X, Aug ’92 [Sep ’92], $15.95, 48pp, hc, cover by Julie Downing) Children’s fantasy story with full-color illustrations by Julie Downing.

Searoad: Chronicles of Klatsand Ursula K. Le Guin (HarperPerennial 0-06-092329-6, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $9.00, 193pp, tp, cover by Steven McLeod) Reprint (HarperCollins 1991) associational mainstream collection of ten stories set on the Oregon coast.

Succubi Edward Lee (Diamond 1-55773-676-6, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.50, 258pp, pb) Horror novel of unwary men menaced by succubi loose on the streets.

The Unicorn Dilemma John Lee (Tor 0-812-52092-0, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $3.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Maren) [Unicorn Saga] Reissue (Tor 1988) fantasy novel, second book of the “Unicorn” series; second printing.

The Unicorn Quest John Lee (Tor 0-812-52055-6, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $3.99, 381pp, pb, cover by Nancy Westheimer) [Unicorn Saga] Reissue (Tor 1986) fantasy novel; first in the “Unicorn” series. Third printing.

Black Unicorn Tanith Lee (SFBC #02783, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $6.98, 138pp, hc, cover by Heather Cooper) [Black Unicorn] Reprint (Atheneum 1991) young-adult fantasy novel with illustrations by Heather Cooper. Similar to the Atheneum edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back cover.

Dark Dance Tanith Lee (Dell Abyss 0-440-21274-X, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $4.99, 409pp, pb) [Blood Opera] Horror/dark fantasy novel of a young woman who finds herself among a family addicted to perverse sex and death. Recommended (SW). First American edition (Macdonald 1992).

Night Sounds Warner Lee (Pocket 0-671-70426-5, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Horror novel. The sole survivor of a plane crash is haunted by the power that allowed him to survive.

The Best of Fritz Leiber Fritz Leiber (SFBC #06203, Jan ’92 [Mar ’92], $8.98, 301pp, hc, cover by Pat Morrissey) Reissue (SFBC 1974) collection of 22 stories with an introduction by Poul Anderson and an afterword by Leiber.

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