The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998
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Hobkin Peni Griffin (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-036356-4, Sep 93, $3.99, 202pp, tp, cover by Scott Gladden) Reprint (McElderry 1992) young-adult fantasy about runaway sisters who settle in an abandoned farmhouse and meet the brownie who lives there.
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Switching Well Peni R. Griffin (Macmillan McElderry 0-689-50581-7, Apr 93 [May 93], $15.95, 218pp, hc, cover by Bob Crofut) Young-adult time-travel fantasy novel of a girl from 1891 who switches places with a girl from 1991.
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Ammonite Nicola Griffith (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37891-1, Feb 93 [Jan 93], $4.99, 360pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) Sf novel of a company anthropologist sent to test a vaccine against a deadly virus on a planet where surviving colonists were abandoned centuries before. A first novel. Recommended (SW).
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Retro Lives Lee Grimes (AvoNova 0-380-76913-1, Mar 93 [Feb 93], $4.50, 196pp, pb, cover by Robert Wood) Sf novel of a man who suffers a genetic glitch that causes him to relive his adult life over and over.
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Replay Ken Grimwood (Ace 0-441-71592-3, Feb 93 [Jan 93], $4.99, 313pp, pb) Reissue (Arbor House 1987) World Fantasy Award-winning fantasy novel of life relived; fourth printing.
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Edge of Infinity Jeffrey Groteboer (Mayhaven Publishing 1-878044-13-3, Nov 92 [Jan 93], $6.95, 272pp, tp, cover by Todd Mitchell Porter) Sf novel of galactic exploration by the crew of the starship M.C. Escher.
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Dragons Domain Thorarinn Gunnarsson (Ace 0-441-16665-2, Jul 93 [Jun 93], $4.99, 261pp, pb, cover by Den Beauvais) Fantasy novel about dragons.
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Bedlam Boyz Ellen Guon (Baen 0-671-72177-1, Jul 93 [Jun 93], $4.99, 293pp, pb, cover by C. W. Kelly & Larry Dixon) [Bedlams Bard] Fantasy novel about an L.A. street kid whose healing powers make her a target for gangs as well as more ancient and powerful evils. A prequel to Knight of Ghosts and Shadows and Summoned to Tourney, written with Mercedes Lackey.
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Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time James Gurney (BOMC/QPBC, Feb 93 [Jan 93], $18.95, 159pp, tp, cover by James Gurney) [Dinotopia] Reprint (Turner 1992) art book, a travelers diary through a lost world where humans and intelligent dinosaurs co-exist. Similar to the Turner edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the jacket printed as the soft cover.
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The Last Frontier: Imagining Other Worlds, from the Copernican Revolution to Modern Science Fiction Karl S. Guthke (Cornell University Press 0-8014-9727-2, Jun 93, $14.95, 402pp, tp) Reprint (Cornell 1990) non-fiction, a literary history of the idea that man is not alone in the universe, from Copernicus to The War of the Worlds. Originally published in Switzerland (Francke 1983) and translated from the German by Helen Atkins. Order from Cornell University Press, Sage House, 512 East State St., Ithaca NY 14851-0250.
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Dangerous Journeys: Death in Delhi Gary Gygax (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45244-5, May 93 [Apr 93], $4.99, 287pp, pb) [Dangerous Journeys] Fantasy novelization, third book in a series based on a fantasy role-playing game. Packaged by GDW and copyrighted by Omega Helios Ltd.
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Ghost Beyond Earth G. M. Hague (Pan Australia 0-330-27390-6, 1993 [Oct 93], A$11.95, 591pp, pb, cover by Mike Worrall) Horror novel of a former priest whos a catalyst for evil forces. This is an Australian first edition.
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The Rainbow Fairy Book ed. Michael Hague & Andrew Lang (Morrow/Books of Wonder 0-688-10878-4, Sep 93 [Aug 93], $20.00, 288pp, hc, cover by Michael Hague) 31 classic fairy tales selected by artist Michael Hague from Andrew Langs 12 collections with numerous full-color and black & white illustrations by Michael Hague.
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Heathcliff: The Return to Wuthering Heights Lin Haire-Sargeant (Pocket 0-671-77701-7, Oct 93 [Sep 93], $5.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Pamela Patrick) Reprint (Pocket 1992 as H: The Story of Heathcliffs Journey Back to Wuthering Heights) historical gothic novel with ghosts, a sequel to the Emily Bronte classic. The story deals with the years Heathcliff was away from Cathy while she was married to Edgar Linton.
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High Steel Jack C. Haldeman, II & Jack Dann (Tor 0-312-93163-8, Jul 93 [Jun 93], $18.95, 252pp, hc, cover by Tim Jacobus) [John Stranger] Sf novel of an American Indian orbital construction worker who holds the key to alien contact.
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Dealing in Futures Joe Haldeman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45258-5, Nov 93 [Oct 93], $4.99, 350pp, pb) Reprint (Viking 1985) collection of 11 stories and three poems.
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Star Trek: World Without End Joe Haldeman (Bantam 0-553-24174-5, Jun 93 [May 93], $4.99, 150pp, pb, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) [Star Trek] Reissue (Bantam 1979) Star Trek novelization; third printing.
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Vietnam and Other Alien Worlds Joe Haldeman (NESFA Press 0-915368-52-8, Feb 93 [Mar 93], $17.00, 223pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) Collection of four stories, five essays (four original), and four poems with a long introduction by the author. A signed slipcased 175-copy limited edition (-98-6, $30.00) is also available. Order from NESFA Press, Box 809, Framingham MA 01701-0203. Postage/handing is $2.00.
- vii · Introduction · in
- 5 · Passages · nv Analog Mar 90
- 29 · A !Tangled Web · ss Analog Sep 14 81
- 55 · Seasons · na Alien Stars, ed. Elizabeth Mitchell, Baen, 1985
- 113 · The Mazel Tov Revolution · ss Analog Sep 74
- 135 · Vietnam and Other Alien Worlds · ar The Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Lloyd Eaton Conference in Science Fiction and Fantasy, 1992
- 149 · Not Being There · ar *
- 165 · Confessions of a Space Junkie · ar *
- 181 · War Stories · ar *
- 195 · Photographs and Memories · ar *
- 203 · Sauls Death · pm There Will Be War v1, ed. Jerry E. Pournelle, Tor, 1983
- 207 · Homecoming · pm Confiction Souvenir Book, ed. Johan-Martijn Flaton, Confiction, 1990
- 211 · Time Lapse · pm Blood Is Not Enough, ed. Ellen Datlow, Morrow, 1989
- 217 · DX · pm In the Field of Fire, ed. Jeanne Van Buren Dann & Jack M. Dann, Tor, 1987
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Worlds Enough and Time Joe Haldeman (AvoNova 0-380-70801-9, Jun 93 [May 93], $4.99, 318pp, pb) [Worlds] Reprint (Morrow 1992) sf novel, third book of the Worlds trilogy. A fitting end to an excellent series (CNB).
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Review Index Volume 20, 1989 Hal W. Hall (Borgo Press 0-8095-6804-7, Oct 93 [Sep 93], $25.00, 90pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. The latest volume of an ongoing index to sf and fantasy book reviews, arranged by author and work. Available from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Review Index Volume 20, 1989 Hal W. Hall (SFBRI 0-935064-24-9, Nov 93, $10.00, 90pp, ph) Reprint (Borgo Press 1993) non-fiction, reference. An index of reviews that appeared in 1989. This is actually the same inside as the hardcover Borgo Press edition which is aimed at libraries. Order from SFBRI, 3608 Meadows Lane, Bryan TX 77802.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Index: 1985-1991 Hal W. Hall (Libraries Unlimited 1-56308-113-X, Jul 93, $90.00, 677pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. An index to critical and historical articles on sf and fantasy, indexed by author and subject. This is a follow-up to the earlier Guide which covered 1978-1984. A major research tool for most libraries. Recommended (CNB). Available from Libraries Unlimited, PO Box 6633, Englewood CO 80155-6633.
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Dog Wizard Barbara Hambly (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37714-1, Feb 93 [Jan 93], $4.99, 389pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Windrose] Fantasy novel, third book of The Windrose Chronicles.
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Dog Wizard Barbara Hambly (SFBC #01263, Aug 93, $8.98, 389pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Windrose] Reprint (Del Rey 1993) fantasy novel, third book of The Windrose Chronicles. First hardcover edition. This edition lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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Guilty Pleasures Laurell K. Hamilton (Ace 0-441-30483-4, Oct 93 [Sep 93], $4.99, 266pp, pb, cover by Steve Gardner) [Anita Blake] Horror novel of a professional vampire hunter forced by New Orleans undead elite to hunt a vampire-killer. First book of a new series.
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Icarus Descending Elizabeth Hand (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56288-6, Aug 93 [Jul 93], $5.99, 334pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Winterlong] Sf novel of genetically engineered races in conflict with humanity, set in the same universe as Winterlong and Aestival Tide.
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Rapid Growth Mary L. Hanner (Dell Abyss 0-440-21337-1, Apr 93 [Mar 93], $4.99, 387pp, pb) Sf/horror novel of a small California town ravaged by a plague of fast-growing, inexplicable tumors. A first novel.
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The Peter Pan Chronicles: The Nearly One-Hundred-Year History of the Boy Who Wouldnt Grow Up Bruce K. Hanson (Birch Lane 1-55972-160-X, Aug 93 [Sep 93], $21.95, 288pp, hc) [Peter Pan] Non-fiction. A 99-year history of Peter Pan as a literary property, from The Little White Bird to Hook, with many illustrations.
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Vultures of the Void: A History of British Science Fiction Publishing, 1946-1956 Philip Harbottle & Stephen Holland (Borgo Press 0-89370-415-6, Jan 93, $15.00, 128pp, tp) Non-fiction, criticism, a history of post-WWII British science fiction. A hardcover edition (-315-X, $25.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Borgo Press, Order Dept., PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845.
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The Vicar of Morbing Vyle Richard Harland (Karl Evans 0-646-12963-5, Jul 93, no price, 305pp, tp) Gothic dark fantasy novel about an Australian town perverted by the powers of an evil vicar. This is an Australian edition. Available from Karl Evans, PO Box 134, Wollongong East, NSW 2520, Australia. Telephone: (042) 293549.
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Storm Runner Tara K. Harper (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37162-3, Aug 93 [Jul 93], $5.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Edwin Herder) [Wolfwalker] Sf novel, third book of the Tales of the Wolves series.
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Solay Mark Jonathan Harris (Macmillan Bradbury 0-02-742655-6, May 93 [Apr 93], $13.95, 137pp, hc, cover by Doron Ben-Ami) Young-adult sf novel of a young girl whose life is changed by her meeting with an alien girl from the planet Zironia.
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Fatherland Robert Harris (BOMC/QPBC, Apr 93 [Mar 93], $11.95, 338pp, tp) Reprint (Random UK 1992) alternate-history political thriller set in 1964 Berlin. Similar to the 1992 Random House edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the jacket printed as the soft cover.
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Fatherland Robert Harris (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-100662-9, May 93 [Apr 93], $6.50, 380pp, pb) Reprint (Random UK 1992) alternate-history political thriller set in 1964 Berlin.
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The Eyes of the Beast Steve Harris (Tor 0-812-52235-4, Sep 93 [Aug 93], $3.99, 562pp, pb) Horror novel of a monster that comes from toilets. First American edition (Headline 1990 as AdventureLand).
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The Hammer and the Cross Harry Harrison (Tor 0-312-85439-0, Sep 93 [Aug 93], $23.95, 415pp, hc, cover by Kevin Johnson) [Hammer and the Cross] Historical fantasy novel about a conflict between Norse and Christian gods in the ninth century A.D. Copyrighted by Harrison and John Holm. First American edition (Legend 1993 as by Harry Harrison & John Holm).
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Planet of the Damned Harry Harrison (Tor 0-812-53507-3, Oct 93 [Sep 93], $4.50, 250pp, pb) Reissue (Bantam 1962) sf novel; fifth printing.
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The QE2 Is Missing Harry Harrison (Tor 0-812-53424-7, Sep 93 [Aug 93], $4.99, 352pp, pb) Reissue (Futura 1980) associational thriller; second printing.
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Stainless Steel Visions Harry Harrison (Tor 0-312-85245-2, Mar 93 [Feb 93], $18.95, 254pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) Collection of 13 stories, one original, with an introduction by the author and illustrations by Bryn Barnard. Packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications. Simultaneous with British (Legend) edition.
- 7 · Introduction · in *
- 13 · The Streets of Ashkelon · ss New Worlds Sep 62
- 33 · Toy Shop · ss Analog Apr 62
- 41 · Not Me, Not Amos Cabot! · ss Science-Fantasy #68 64
- 53 · The Mothballed Spaceship [Jason dinAlt] · ss Astounding, ed. Harry Harrison, Random, 1973
- 73 · Commando Raid · ss Prime Number, Berkley Medallion, 1970
- 87 · The Repairman · ss Galaxy Feb 58
- 105 · Brave Newer World · nv Four Futures, ed. Robert Silverberg, Hawthorn, 1971
- 149 · The Secret of Stonehenge · ss F&SF Jun 68
- 155 · Rescue Operation · ss Analog Dec 64
- 175 · Portrait of the Artist · ss F&SF Nov 64
- 187 · Survival Planet · ss F&SF Aug 61
- 205 · Roommates · nv The Ruins of Earth, ed. Thomas M. Disch, Putnam, 1971; basis for novel Make Room! Make Room!
- 235 · The Golden Years of The Stainless Steel Rat [Slippery Jim (James Bolivar) diGriz] · ss *
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The Turing Option Harry Harrison & Marvin Minsky (SFBC #05543, Jan 93, $10.98, 422pp, hc, cover by Carol Gillot) Reprint (Warner 1992) sf thriller about the development of an AI. Minsky is the former director of MITs Artificial Intelligence Lab. Similar to the Warner edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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The Turing Option Harry Harrison & Marvin Minsky (Warner Questar 0-446-36496-7, Oct 93 [Sep 93], $5.99, 409pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Warner 1992) sf thriller about the development of an AI. Minsky is the former director of MITs Artificial Intelligence Lab.
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Christmas Forever ed. David G. Hartwell (Tor 0-312-85576-1, Nov 93 [Oct 93], $24.95, 425pp, hc, cover by Donato) Original anthology of 28 sf and fantasy Christmas stories.
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Christmas Stars ed. David G. Hartwell (Tor 0-812-52286-9, Nov 93 [Oct 93], $4.99, 305pp, pb, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) Reissue (Tor 1992) anthology of 25 sf Christmas stories; second printing.
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Foundations of Fear ed. David G. Hartwell (BOMC/QPBC, Jul 93 [Aug 93], $15.95, 660pp, tp, cover by Thomas Canty) Reprint (Tor 1992) survey anthology of 30 horror stories with a critical introduction and story notes. This is a companion volume to the earlier anthology The Dark Descent. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the jacket printed as the soft cover.
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Bored of the Rings The Harvard Lampoon (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45261-5, Jul 93 [Jun 93], $8.00, 149pp, tp) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Signet 1969) parody of The Lord of the Rings.
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Dr. Gravity Dennis Haseley (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-31842-5, Oct 92 [Jan 93], $17.00, 322pp, hc, cover by John S. Dykes) Young-adult sf novel of a mad scientist determined to save his small hometown from an evil force gravity.
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Somebody Help Me Beverly Hastings (Berkley 0-425-13906-9, Sep 93 [Aug 93], $3.99, 184pp, pb) Young-adult ESP/horror novel of a teenage girl who is the only one who can hear the voice of a kidnapped child calling out to her.
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Sinistre: An Anthology of Rituals ed. George Hatch (Horrors Head Press, May 93, $8.95, 158pp, tp, cover by t. winter-damon) Original anthology of 16 graphic horror stories, with collage illustrations by t. winter-damon. This is also Nøctulpa, Journal of Horror #7. Order from Horrors Head Press, 140 Dickie Ave., Staten Island NY 10314. Please add $1.05 postage.
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Ghost Light Rick Hautala (Zebra 0-8217-4320-1, Oct 93 [Sep 93], $4.99, 511pp, pb) Horror novel about two abused children haunted both by a ghost and the danger posed by their murderous father.
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Hawks Authors Pseudonyms for Book Collectors Pat Hawk (Pat Hawk, May 93, $49.50, 580pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. A listing of author pseudonyms listed in two sections, by author and by pseudonym. This seems to be more complete than the copy we reviewed from. A trade paperback edition ($39.50) was announced but not seen. A useful reference book. Recommended (SW). Order from Pat Hawk, 1740 Sunshine Lane, Southlake TX 76092. Add $5.00 for shipping.
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Dark Sun: The Outcast Simon Hawke (TSR 1-56076-676-X, Dec 93 [Nov 93], $4.95, 308pp, tp, cover by Brom) [Dark Sun: Tribe of One] Fantasy novelization based on the Dark Sun game, first book of the Tribe of One trilogy.
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The Inadequate Adept Simon Hawke (Warner Questar 0-446-36246-8, Mar 93 [Feb 93], $4.99, 216pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Reluctant Sorcerer] Humorous fantasy novel, second book of the Reluctant Sorcerer series.
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Star Trek, the Next Generation #26: The Romulan Prize Simon Hawke (Pocket 0-671-79746-8, May 93 [Apr 93], $5.50, 279pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization.
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The Wizard of Camelot Simon Hawke (Warner Questar 0-446-36242-5, Jul 93 [Jun 93], $4.99, 215pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Wizard] Fantasy novel, seventh book of the Wizard series.
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The Wizard of Lovecrafts Cafe Simon Hawke (Warner Questar 0-446-36517-3, Dec 93 [Nov 93], $4.99, 210pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Wizard] Fantasy novel, eighth book of the Wizard series.
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The Wealdwifes Tale Paul Hazel (Morrow AvoNova 0-688-12188-8, Mar 93 [Feb 93], $20.00, 295pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Craft) Fantasy novel combining a fairytale setting, more complex relationships, and a darkening tone.
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The Torching Marcy Heidish (Avon 0-380-72054-X, Jun 93 [May 93], $4.99, 260pp, pb) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1992) horror thriller. Bookstore owner/writer Alice Greys life begins to parallel that of her subject, an 18th-century midwife burned as a witch, while paranormal incidents fill her days.
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Expanded Universe Robert A. Heinlein (Ace 0-441-21891-1, Apr 93 [Mar 93], $5.50, 582pp, pb, cover by William Giese) Reissue (Grosset & Dunlap 1980) collection; 12th printing. A greatly expanded version of The Worlds of Robert A. Heinlein (Ace 1966).
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Glory Road Robert A. Heinlein (Baen 0-671-72167-4, May 93 [Apr 93], $10.00, 294pp, tp, cover by Steve Hickman) Reprint (Putnam 1963) sf novel.
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