The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998


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Star Trek: The New Voyages ed. Sondra Marshak & Myrna Culbreath (Bantam Spectra 0-553-25073-6, Aug ’85 [Jul ’85], $2.95, 237pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reissue (Bantam 1976) Star Trek anthology. 12th printing.


Star Trek: The New Voyages 2 ed. Sondra Marshak & Myrna Culbreath (Bantam Spectra 0-553-23756-X, Sep ’85 [Aug ’85], $2.95, 252pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reissue (Bantam 1978) Star Trek anthology. 9th printing.


The Armageddon Rag George R. R. Martin (Pocket 0-671-53253-7, Jan ’85 [Dec ’84], $3.95, 399pp, pb) Reprint (Simon & Schuster/Poseidon 1983) fantasy/horror/60s/rock’n’roll novel. Highly recommended. (CNB)


Nightflyers George R. R. Martin (Bluejay 0-312-94332-6, Dec ’85, $8.95, 295pp, pb) Collection of 6 stories.


Songs the Dead Men Sing George R. R. Martin (Gollancz 0-575-03566-8, Nov ’85, £8.95, 224pp, hc) Reprint (Dark Harvest 1983) collection. This edition has only 7 of the 9 stories in the original and also omits the Budrys introduction.


Windhaven George R. R. Martin & Lisa Tuttle (Pocket 0-671-49616-6, Nov ’85 [Oct ’85], $3.95, 324pp, pb) [Maris] Reissue (Timescape 1981) sf novel.


The Soul Master Graham Dunstan Martin (Allen & Unwin/Unicorn 0-04-823301-3, Nov ’85 [Oct ’85], £2.95, 293pp, pb) Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1984) “sf-fantasy” novel — “in Tethesta, the laws of the universe no longer operate...and the souls of men are controlled by a single consciousness.”


The Bride: A Tale of Love and Doom Les Martin (Random House 0-394-87370-X, Jul ’85 [Jun ’85], $3.95, 93pp, pb) [Frankenstein] Brief novelization of the remake of The Bride of Frankenstein, with color stills from the movie.


The Midnight Folk John Masefield (Dell/Yearling 0-440-45631-2, 1985 [Oct ’85], $4.95, 224pp, pb) [Kay Harker] Reprint (Heineman 1927) juvenile fantasy novel about a boy who meets witches. An early 20th century fantasy classic; one of Edward Eager’s inspirations. Recommended despite its rather dated style. There’s a new afterword by Madeleine L’Engle. (DLN)


Hell House Richard Matheson (Warner 0-446-32624-0, Jun ’85 [May ’85], $2.95, 247pp, pb) Reprint (Viking 1971) fantasy novel; one of the famous haunted house stories.


In Search of Forever Rodney Matthews (Paper Tiger/Dragon’s World 1-85028-004-5, Sep ’85 [Oct ’85], £12.95, 142pp, hc) Book of artwork with text by Nigel Suckling, Rodney Matthews, and Michael Moorcock. Sf and fantasy art, including reproductions of book covers, posters, and album jackets. A well-designed compendium which will be a must for all Matthews fans. Recommended. (FCM)


In Search of Forever Rodney Matthews (Paper Tiger/Dragon’s World 1-85028-003-7, Sep ’85 [Oct ’85], £7.95, 142pp, pb) Paperback edition of the above.


The Adversary Julian May (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-31422-0, Mar ’85 [Feb ’85], $3.50, 472pp, pb) [Pliocene Exile] Reprint (Pan 1984) sf novel, Vol. IV (and conclusion—for now) of the “Saga of Pliocene Exile.”


The Golden Torc Julian May (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32419-6, Mar ’85 [Feb ’85], $3.50, 387pp, pb) [Pliocene Exile] Reissue (Houghton Mifflin 1982) sf novel, “Pliocene Exile” #2; fourth printing.


A Pliocene Companion: A Guide to the Saga of Pliocene Exile Julian May (SFBC #1898, Mar ’85 [Feb ’85], $5.98, 209pp, hc) [Pliocene Exile] Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1984) non-fiction companion-piece to the sf series.


A Pliocene Companion: A Guide to the Saga of Pliocene Exile Julian May (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32290-8, May ’85 [Apr ’85], $3.50, 290pp, pb) [Pliocene Exile] Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1984) non-fiction guide to the world of the “Pliocene Exile” books.


The Saga of Grittel Sundotha Ardath Mayhar (Atheneum/Argo 0-689-31097-8, Apr ’85 [Mar ’85], $12.95, 196pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel.


The World Ends in Hickory Hollow Ardath Mayhar (Doubleday 0-385-18753-X, Mar ’85 [Feb ’85], $11.95, 182pp, hc) Post-holocaust sf novel.


Crystal Singer Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32786-1, Dec ’85 [Nov ’85], $3.95, 311pp, pb) [Killashandra] Reissue (Severn House 1982) sf novel, first in the series featuring Killashandra Ree. 8th Del Rey printing.


The Ireta Adventure Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #04743, Sep ’85 [Aug ’85], $7.50, 376pp, hc) [Ireta] Omnibus edition of a sf series.


Killashandra Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-31599-5, Dec ’85 [Nov ’85], $16.95, 303pp, hc) [Killashandra] Sf novel, sequel to Crystal Singer.


The Kilternan Legacy Anne McCaffrey (Underwood-Miller/Brandywyne 0-88733-050-9, Feb ’85 [Jan ’85], $25.00 signed; $13.95 trade, 269pp, hc) Reprint (Dell 1975) romantic novel set in Ireland. Non-sf/fantasy, of associational interest.


The Mark of Merlin Anne McCaffrey (Underwood-Miller/Brandywyne 0-88733-049-5, Feb ’85 [Jan ’85], $25.00 signed; $13.95 trade, 180pp, hc) Reprint (Dell 1971) Gothic romance set in New England in the forties, of associational interest.


Ring of Fear Anne McCaffrey (Underwood-Miller/Brandywyne 0-88733-051-7, Feb ’85 [Jan ’85], $25.00 signed edition; $13.95 trade edition, 252pp, hc) Reprint (Dell 1971) romantic novel of suspense; of associational interest.


Stitch in Snow Anne McCaffrey (Tor 0-312-93753-9, May ’85 [Apr ’85], $14.95, 254pp, hc) Reprint (Brandywyne 1984) non-sf/fantasy, romance novel; listed for McCaffrey fans.


Usher’s Passing Robert R. McCammon (Ballantine 0-345-32407-2, Oct ’85 [Sep ’85], $3.95, 407pp, pb) Reprint (Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1984) dark fantasy/horror novel featuring the further adventures of Poe’s Usher family.


Isaac Asimov’s Fantasy ed. Shawna McCarthy (Dial 0-385-23017-6, Apr ’85 [Mar ’85], $12.95, 348pp, hc) Anthology of 19 stories from Asimov’s.


Procyon’s Promise Michael McCollum (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-30097-1, Aug ’85 [Jul ’85], $3.50, 283pp, pb) [Life Probe] Sf novel, sequel to Life Probe.


A Creed for the Third Millennium Colleen McCullough (Harper & Row 0-06-015301-6, Jun ’85 [May ’85], $17.95, 346pp, hc) Sf novel set in 2032, by the author of The Thornbirds. This one, about the Second Coming, has gotten mostly negative reviews.


Jack and Susan in 1953 Michael McDowell (Ballantine 0-345-32366-1, Aug ’85 [Jul ’85], $3.50, 280pp, pb) First in a new series featuring a couple that remains “forever young” through various adventures that will eventually span the 20th century. There isn’t any other fantasy content.


Toplin Michael McDowell (Scream/Press 0-910489-11-4, Nov ’85, $20.00, 172pp, hc) Horror novel. Illustrations by Harry O. Morris.


Skinner Richard S. McEnroe (Bantam Spectra 0-553-24597-X, Jun ’85 [May ’85], $2.95, 198pp, pb) [Far Stars and Future Times] Sf adventure novel. Third book set in “The Shattered Stars” universe.


Not Quite Human #1: Batteries Not Included Seth McEvoy (Pocket/Archway 0-671-60081-8, 1985 [Oct ’85], $2.25, 147pp, pb) [Not Quite Human] Young-adult sf novel, first in a series about an android boy in junior high. A one-joke series, but the one joke is enough for most junior high school students, or at least it was when I was that age. (DLN)


Not Quite Human #2: All Geared Up Seth McEvoy (Pocket/Archway 0-671-60082-6, 1985 [Oct ’85], $2.25, 149pp, pb) [Not Quite Human] Young-adult novel, second in the series featuring an android schoolboy; this time he joins a rock band.


Not Quite Human #3: A Bug in the System Seth McEvoy (Pocket/Archway 0-671-60083-4, Nov ’85, $2.25, 148pp, pb) [Not Quite Human] Sf novel, third in the series about a robot high schooler.


Samuel R. Delany Seth McEvoy (Ungar 0-8044-6462-6, Mar ’85, $6.95, 142pp, pb) Non-fiction, critical study with some biographical information. This just appeared despite the 1984 copyright date.


Samuel R. Delany Seth McEvoy (Ungar 0-8044-2669-4, May ’85 [Apr ’85], $12.95, x + 142pp, hc) This is the hardcover edition of the non-fiction critical study listed above. Publication may have been simultaneous. [Samuel R. Delany]


Red Stars: Political Aspects of Soviet Science Fiction Patrick L. McGuire (UMI 0-8357-1579-5, Jun ’85 [May ’85], $24.95 + postage, 152pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical study of Russian sf and its content. Recommended. (CNB)


The Exile Waiting Vonda N. McIntyre (Tor 0-812-54552-4, Dec ’85 [Nov ’85], $2.95, 248pp, pb) Reprint (SFBC 1975) sf novel.


Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Vonda N. McIntyre (Gregg 0-8398-2839-X, Jan ’85 [Dec ’84], $12.95, 297pp, hc) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1984) novelization of the third Star Trek film.


The Dark Tide Dennis L. McKiernan (NAL/Signet 0-451-13668-3, Aug ’85 [Jul ’85], $2.95, 303pp, pb) [Iron Tower] Reprint (Doubleday 1984) fantasy novel, Book One of the “Iron Tower” trilogy.


The Darkest Day Dennis L. McKiernan (NAL/Signet 0-451-13865-1, Oct ’85 [Sep ’85], $2.95, 302pp, pb) [Iron Tower] Reprint (Doubleday 1984) fantasy novel, conclusion of the “Iron Tower” trilogy.


Shadows of Doom Dennis L. McKiernan (NAL/Signet 0-451-13815-5, Sep ’85 [Aug ’85], $2.95, 300pp, pb) [Iron Tower] Reprint (Doubleday 1984) fantasy novel, Book 2 of the “Iron Tower Trilogy.”


The Moon and the Face Patricia A. McKillip (Atheneum/Argo 0-689-31158-3, Sep ’85, $10.95, 146pp, hc) [Moon-Flash] Young-adult sf novel, sequel to Moon-Flash.


Moon-Flash Patricia A. McKillip (Berkley 0-425-08457-4, Oct ’85 [Sep ’85], $2.75, 150pp, pb) [Moon-Flash] Reprint (Atheneum 1984) young-adult sf novel.


Beauty Robin McKinley (Harper & Row 0-06-024149-7, 1985 [Dec ’85], $11.95FPT, 247pp, hc) Reissue (Harper & Row 1978) fantasy novel, a retelling of “Beauty and the Beast”. There is no indication on this edition that it’s a reprint, except for the missing first edition slug on the copyright page. The only date inside is the original 1978 one. There’s also a Harpercrest library edition, 0-06-024150-0, $10.89.


The Hero and the Crown Robin McKinley (SFBC #3927, Apr ’85 [Mar ’85], $5.98, 224pp, hc) [Damar] Reprint (Greenwillow 1984) fantasy novel. Winner of the Newbery prize as best juvenile of the year. A fine prequel to The Blue Sword, even better than its predecessor. (DLN)


Imaginary Lands ed. Robin McKinley (Ace 0441-36694-5, Dec ’85 [Nov ’85], $2.95, 230pp, pb) Original anthology of nine fantasy stories. Recommended. (FCM)


The Dune Encyclopedia ed. Dr. Willis E. McNelly (Corgi 0-552-99131-7, Jan ’85 [Dec ’84], £5.95, 526pp, pb) [Dune] Reprint (Berkley 1984) reference book which treats “Dune” as a historical series.


Escape from New York Mike McQuay (Bantam Spectra 0-553-25375-1, Dec ’85 [Nov ’85], $2.95, 181pp, pb) Reissue (Bantam 1981) novelization of the sf movie.


Life-Keeper Mike McQuay (Bantam 0-553-25075-2, Apr ’85 [Mar ’85], $2.95, 260pp, pb) Reprint (Avon 1980) sf novel.


Mother Earth Mike McQuay (Bantam Spectra 0-553-25123-6, Aug ’85 [Jul ’85], $3.50, 371pp, pb) [Pure Blood] Sf novel, sequel to Pure Blood.


My Science Project Mike McQuay (Bantam 0-553-25378-6, Sep ’85 [Aug ’85], $2.95, 169pp, pb) Novelization of the sf movie, based on a screenplay by Jonathan Betuel.


Pure Blood Mike McQuay (Bantam 0-553-24668-2, Feb ’85 [Jan ’85], $2.95, 281pp, pb) [Pure Blood] Sf novel, first of at least two parts.


Iseult Dee Morrison Meaney (Ace 0-441-37387-9, Aug ’85 [Jul ’85], $2.95, 229pp, pb) Arthurian fantasy novel.


Jerusalem Fire R. M. Meluch (NAL/Signet 0-451-13923-2, Nov ’85 [Oct ’85], $3.50, 331pp, pb) Sf novel of Arabs in space.


Sovereign R. M. Meluch (NAL/Signet 0-451-13924-0, Nov ’85, $2.95, 230pp, pb) Reissue (NAL/Signet 1979) sf novel. Fourth printing.


Wind Dancers R. M. Meluch (NAL/Signet 0-451-14056-7, Jan ’86 [Dec ’85], $2.50, 166pp, pb) Reissue (NAL 1981) sf novel, 3rd printing.


Futurevisions: The New Golden Age of the Science Fiction Film Douglas Menville, R. Reginald & Mary A. Burgess (Newcastle/Greenbriar 0-87877-081-X, Nov ’85, $12.95, 192pp, pb) 8 1/2 x 11 reference book on sf films, it concentrates on 1977-1985 and has many stills. Mary A. Burgess is also credited as a contributor, but not on the cover. The book is apparently also available as a library hc, 0-89370-681-X, $24.95. The pb is available from Newcastle Publishing Co., the hc reprint is produced and distributed by The Borgo Press.


Tesseracts ed. Judith Merril (Press Porcepic 0-88878-242-X, Nov ’85, C$9.95, 292pp, pb) Original and reprint anthology of Canadian sf. Distributed by Beaverbooks. For information, write Press Porcepic.


Doomstar Richard S. Meyers (Popular Library/Questar 0-445-20051-0, Jul ’85 [Jun ’85], $2.95, 296pp, pb) [Doomstar] Reissue (Carlyle Books 1978) sf novel featuring ship’s commander Larry, cat-woman Napoleon, and Harlan “the invincible human weapon.” This is apparently revised from the original appearance.


Return to Doomstar Richard S. Meyers (Popular Library/Questar 0-445-20125-8, Oct ’85 [Sep ’85], $2.95, 295pp, pb) [Doomstar] Sf adventure novel featuring the Light Orbit Space Theater and hitchhikers the catwoman Napoleon and 9’ tall Harlan. Sequel to Doomstar. This is a rewrite of Doomstar II (Carlyle 1979). The earlier work is not acknowledged.


First Battle Melisa C. Michaels (Tor 0-812-54568-0, Nov ’85 [Oct ’85], $2.95, 253pp, pb) [Skyrider] Sf novel, second in the “Skyrider” series, although not packaged as such. Military space opera.


Skyrider I: Skirmish Melisa C. Michaels (Tor 0-812-54566-4, Mar ’85 [Feb ’85], $2.95, 252pp, pb) [Skyrider] Sf adventure novel about a female spaceship pilot. A first novel.


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