The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Blood Trillium Julian May (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56198-7, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $5.99, 450pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Trillium] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1992) fantasy novel, sequel to Black Trillium.

Jack the Bodiless Julian May (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36247-0, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $5.99, 464pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Galactic Milieu] Reprint (Knopf 1992) sf novel, first book of the “Galactic Milieu” trilogy, the third series in May’s overall future history, placed chronologically between “Intervention” and “The Saga of Pliocene Exile”.

Low Tide William Mayne (Delacorte 0-385-30904-X, Mar ’93 [Jun ’93], $14.00, 187pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel set in New Zealand where three kids, while aboard an ancient sunken ship exposed by low tide, are swept by a tidal wave to the top of a high mountain where a mysterious magician lives. First American edition (Jonathan Cape 1992).

Arthur C. Clarke: The Authorized Biography Neil McAleer (Contemporary Books 0-8092-3720-2, Oct ’93 [Nov ’93], $12.95, 430pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 1992 as Odyssey: The Authorized Biography of Arthur C. Clarke) non-fiction; biography. This American edition has a foreword by Ray Bradbury and differs textually by about 10% from the British first.

Eternal Light Paul J. McAuley (Morrow AvoNova 0-688-12757-6, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $22.00, 424pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) [Four Hundred Billion Stars] Sf novel, sequel to Four Hundred Billion Stars. First American edition (Gollancz 1991).

Avant-Pop: Fiction for a Daydream Nation ed. Larry McCaffery (Black Ice Books 0-932511-72-4, Mar ’93, $7.00, 247pp, tp, cover by John Bergin) Original anthology of 21 postmodern pieces, some of which may be sf or fantasy. Includes work by Delany, Acker, Vollmann, and Ferret. Order from Fiction Collection Two, c/o English Department, Publications Center, College Box 494, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder CO 80309-0494.

The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36898-3, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $22.00, 306pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Pern] Collection of five Pern pieces, a short story and four novellas. Three of the pieces are apparently original.

Crystal Line Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38491-1, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $5.99, 313pp, pb, cover by Rowena) [Killashandra] Reprint (Del Rey 1992) sf novel, third book in the “Crystal Singer” series.

Crystal Line Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #00474, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $7.98, 229pp, hc, cover by Rowena) [Killashandra] Reprint (Del Rey 1992) sf novel, third book in the “Crystal Singer” series. Similar to the Del Rey edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Crystal Singer Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #00609, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $7.98, 305pp, hc, cover by Peter Peebles) [Killashandra] Reissue (Severn House 1982 as The Crystal Singer) sf novel, first book in the series. This edition lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Damia Anne McCaffrey (Ace 0-441-13556-0, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $5.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Tower and the Hive] Reprint (Bantam UK 1992) sf novel, sequel to The Rowan.

Damia’s Children Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #, Feb ’93 [Apr ’93], $7.98, 224pp, hc, cover by Romas) [Tower and the Hive] Reprint (Ace 1992) sf novel, sequel to Damia. This is similar to the Ace edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Dolphin’s Bell Anne McCaffrey (Wildside Press 1-880448-33-5, Sep ’93, $40.00, 157pp, hc) [Pern] Original Pern novella, with illustrations by Pat Morrissey. This edition is signed, numbered, and limited to 400 copies. A 50-copy leatherbound edition (-34-3, $75.00) was announced but not seen.

The Dolphin’s Bell Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #02159, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $6.98, 157pp, hc, cover by Pat Morrissey) [Pern] Reprint (Wildside Press 1993) novella in the “Pern” series. This edition has new illustrations by Pat Morrissey and each page of text is surrounded by an illustrated border. This lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dragonflight Anne McCaffrey (Eclipse Books 1-56060-176-0, Mar ’93, $12.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Mark Ferrari) [Pern] Graphic novel version of McCaffrey’s novel, adapted by Brynne Stephens and illustrated by Lela Downing, Cynthia Martin and Fred Von Tobel. This is an omnibus collecting material previously published in comic book form by Eclipse. A hardcover edition ($34.95) was announced but not seen. First American edition (Eclipse UK 1993).

Dragonflight Anne McCaffrey (HarperCollins/Eclipse 0-06-105003-2, Mar ’93 [Aug ’93], $12.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Mark Ferrari) [Pern] Reprint (Eclipse 1993) graphic novel version of McCaffrey’s novel, adapted by Brynne Stephens and illustrated by Lela Downing, Cynthia Martin, and Fred Von Tobel. This is an omnibus collecting material previously published in comic book form by Eclipse.

Killashandra Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #00610, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $7.98, 275pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Killashandra] Reissue (Del Rey 1985) sf novel, sequel to Crystal Singer. Similar to the Del Rey edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Rescue Run Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #05448, Jan ’93, $6.98, 189pp, hc, cover by Pat Morrissey) Reprint (Wildside Press 1991) sf novella that originally appeared in Analog. This edition has new illustrations by Pat Morrissey, and each page of text is surrounded by an illustrated border. This edition lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Planet Pirates Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Moon & Jody Lynn Nye (Baen 0-671-72187-9, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $12.00, 890pp, tp, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Planet Pirates] Sf omnibus of the three McCaffrey collaborations in the “Planet Pirates” series, Sassinak (Baen 1990), The Death of Sleep (Baen 1990), and Generation Warriors (Baen 1991).

Powers That Be Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38173-4, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $20.00, 311pp, hc, cover by Rowena) [Petaybee] Sf novel of a company spy on a frozen planet where unauthorized genetic engineering is taking place.

Powers That Be Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #02307, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $7.98, 251pp, hc, cover by Rowena) [Petaybee] Reprint (Del Rey 1993) sf novel of a company spy on a frozen planet where unauthorized genetic engineering is taking place. Similar to the Del Rey edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The City Who Fought Anne McCaffrey & S. M. Stirling (Baen 0-671-72166-6, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $19.00, 435pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Ship Who Sang] Sf novel, third book of the series that follows up The Ship Who Sang. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

The City Who Fought Anne McCaffrey & S. M. Stirling (SFBC #01548, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $8.98, 327pp, hc, cover by Peter Peebles) [Ship Who Sang] Reprint (Baen 1993) sf novel, third book of the series that follows up The Ship Who Sang. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates. Repackaged with a new jacket. Lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Gone South Robert R. McCammon (Pocket Star 0-671-74307-4, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $5.99, 392pp, pb) Reprint (Pocket 1992) associational Southern gothic thriller.

The Birth of the Blade Dennis McCarty (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37713-3, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.99, 277pp, pb, cover by David Cherry) [Thlassa Mey] Fantasy novel, fifth book of the “Thlassa Mey” series.

Stan Lee’s Riftworld: Crossover Bill McCay (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45274-7, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.50, 251pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Riftworld] Sf novel; first book of a new series about two giants who suddenly appear in New York City. Based on a concept and with an introduction by Stan Lee, with illustrations by Dave Gibbons. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art Scott McCloud (Tundra Publishing 1-56862-019-5, Jul ’93, $19.95, 215pp, tp, cover by Scott McCloud) Non-fiction in comic form which demonstrates the value of comics as an art form and a quick and comprehensible vehicle for disseminating information. Available from Tundra Publishing/Kitchen Sink, 320 Riverside Dr., Northhampton MA 01060.

Quantum Leap: The Wall Ashley McConnell (Ace 0-441-00015-0, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 244pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Quantum Leap] Sf novelization, third book of a series based on the time-travel TV series.

Quantum Leap: Too Close for Comfort Ashley McConnell (Ace 0-441-69323-7, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.99, 265pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Quantum Leap] Sf novelization, second book of a series based on the time-travel tv series.

The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter Sharyn McCrumb (Penguin/Onyx 0-451-40370-3, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $5.50, 381pp, pb) [Sheriff Spencer Arrowood] Reprint (Scribner’s 1992) associational mystery novel with psychic elements, the follow-up to If Ever I Return, Pretty Peggy-O.

Zombies of the Gene Pool Sharyn McCrumb (Ballantine 0-345-37914-4, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 216pp, pb) [Jay Omega] Associational mystery novel, second book of the “Jay Omega” series, with a detective who is an engineering professor and sf writer. The mystery surrounds the reunion of an old fan group from the ’50s who have gone on to fame and fortune while collectively keeping a secret.

Playmates Abigail McDaniels (Zebra 0-8217-4296-5, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.50, 252pp, pb) Horror novel of a little girl whose new playhouse is occupied by a doll with evil powers.

The Broken Land Ian McDonald (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56324-6, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $5.99, 360pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) Reprint (Gollancz 1992 as Hearts, Hands and Voices) sf novel set on a far-future Earth where a small village specializing in genetic engineering is caught up in a revolution.

Dragon’s Claw Alex McDonough (Ace 0-441-75514-3, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $4.99, 168pp, pb, cover by Kevin Johnson) [Scorpio] Time-travel sf novel, sixth and final book of the “Scorpio” series. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

For the Childlike: George MacDonald’s Fantasies for Children ed. Roderick McGillis (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-2459-0, 1992 [Nov ’93], $29.50, 234pp, hc) Anthology of 15 essays on MacDonald’s children’s fantasy, with an introduction by the editor. This has a 1992 copyright date but was not seen until now. Available from Scarecrow Press, PO Box 4167, Metuchen NJ 08840. 1-800-537-7107. [George MacDonald]

A Question of Magic Tom McGowen (Penguin/Lodestar 0-525-67380-6, Oct ’93, $14.99, 137pp, hc, cover by Michael Hays) [Age of Magic] Young-adult sf/fantasy novel, third book of the “Age of Magic” trilogy. The five intelligent races of prehistoric Earth are threatened by invading aliens.

Dr. Haggard’s Disease Patrick McGrath (Simon & Schuster/Poseidon 0-671-72733-8, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $20.00, 191pp, hc, cover by Caspar-David Friedrich) Literary quasi-fantasy gothic novel set in WWII Britain, of an obsessed doctor’s relationship with the son of his old love, who is maybe gradually changing into something else.

The Haunted Circus Thomas McKean (Simon & Schuster 0-671-72998-5, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $13.00, 168pp, hc, cover by Pamela Patrick) [Doors Into Time] Young-adult time-travel fantasy novel about a 12 year-old girl who becomes involved in a quest to discover her grandfather’s childhood self in a parallel world. Sequel to The Secret of the Seven Willows.

The Secret of the Seven Willows Thomas McKean (Simon & Schuster/Half Moon 0-671-86690-7, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $2.95, 151pp, tp, cover by Pamela Patrick) [Doors Into Time] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1991) young-adult time-travel fantasy novel in the “Doors Into Time” series.

Keeper of Dreams Lynn Armistead McKee (Diamond 1-55773-921-8, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $5.50, 343pp, pb, cover by Jean Targete) [Touches the Stars] Prehistoric novel with fantasy elements about a shaman’s daughter in the ancient Florida Everglades, second book of a series.

The Eye of the Hunter Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45268-2, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $5.99, 602pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Iron Tower] Reprint (Roc 1992) fantasy novel set in the same world as the “Iron Tower” trilogy and the “Silver Call” books.

Voyage of the Fox Rider Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45284-4, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $15.00, 567pp, tp, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Mithgar] Fantasy novel of a mage who agrees to help a foot-tall Pysk search for her missing mate. Part of the “Mithgar” series and a prequel to some of the earlier books. A hardcover edition (-45279-8, $25.00) is also available.

The Cygnet and the Firebird Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-12628-6, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $17.95, 233pp, hc, cover by John Howe) [Cygnet] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Sorceress and the Cygnet.

Beauty Robin McKinley (HarperTrophy 0-06-440477-3, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $4.95, 247pp, tp, cover by Michael Deas) Reprint (Harper & Row 1978) young-adult fantasy novel, a retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty.

Deerskin Robin McKinley (Ace 0-441-14226-5, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $17.95, 309pp, hc, cover by Dawn Wilson) Fantasy novel of a beautiful princess who finds herself while fleeing from the wrath of her father. Recommended (SW).

Deerskin Robin McKinley (SFBC #01755, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $8.98, 309pp, hc, cover by Dawn Wilson) Reprint (Ace 1993) fantasy novel. Similar to the Ace edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Black Hole Travel Agency Book 4: Hostile Takeover Jack McKinney (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37079-1, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $5.50, 360pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Black Hole Travel Agency] Sf novel, fourth book of a series. The battle continues between human rebels and an extraterrestrial megacorporation planning to turn Earth into an amusment park.

What About the Baby? Clare McNally (Penguin/Onyx 0-451-40360-6, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $3.99, 245pp, pb) Reprint (Bantam 1983) horror novel of an evil force stalking an unwed mother to get her baby.

Wanderer Donald E. McQuinn (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37840-7, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $10.00, 544pp, tp) [Warrior] Post-holocaust sf novel, sequel to Warrior.

Great American Ghost Stories, Volume Two ed. Frank D. McSherry, Jr., Charles G. Waugh & Martin H. Greenberg (Berkley 0-425-13623-X, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 257pp, pb) Reprint (Rutledge Hill Press 1991) anthology of 13 ghost stories, originally part of the larger anthology, Great American Ghost Stories, with an introduction by McSherry.

The Third Millenium Paul Meier (Thomas Nelson 0-8407-7571-7, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $9.95, 311pp, tp, cover by Peleaz) Christian near-future novel of impending apocalypse, narrated by a guardian angel.

The Metal Monster A. Merritt (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-979-0, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $3.95, 222pp, pb) Reprint (Avon/Murder Mystery Monthly 1946) fantasy novel.

The Moon Pool A. Merritt (Carroll & Graf 0-88184-891-3, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.95, 432pp, pb) [Walter Goodwin] Reprint (Putnam 1919) classic lost race fantasy novel about the remnants of an ancient civilization in caverns under the Pacific.

The Canary Trainer Nicholas Meyer (Norton 0-393-03608-1, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $19.95, 224pp, hc, cover by Honi Werner) [Sherlock Holmes] Holmes pastiche with fantasy elements, with the Great Detective taking on the case of the Phantom of the Opera. Third in the series begun in The Seven-Percent Solution.

Sphere of Influence Martin Middleton (Pan Australia 0-330-27296-9, 1992 [Oct ’93], A$11.95, 330pp, pb, cover by Mike Worrall) [Chronicles of the Custodians] Fantasy novel, third book of the “Chronicles of the Custodians”. This is a 1992 book not seen until now. An Australian first edition.

Triad of Darkness Martin Middleton (Pan Australia 0-330-27238-1, 1993 [Oct ’93], A$11.95, 337pp, pb, cover by Johannes Selhoffer) [Chronicles of the Custodians] Reprint (Pan 1991) fantasy novel, second book of the “Chronicles of the Custodians”. This is an Australian first edition.

Star Trek #66: From the Depths Victor Milan (Pocket 0-671-86911-6, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $5.50, 280pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization.

Wild Cards XII: Turn of the Cards Victor Milan (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56152-9, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $5.99, 418pp, pb, cover by Timothy Truman) [Wild Cards] Sf novel of superheroes created by an alien virus, third actual novel in a shared-world series. Copyrighted by series editor George R.R. Martin.

William Burroughs: A Portrait: El Hombre Invisible Barry Miles (Hyperion 1-56282-848-7, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $22.95, 263pp, hc) Non-fiction, a biography of William Burroughs by a long-time friend. [William S. Burroughs]

4 Classic Ghostly Tales ed. Anita Miller (Academy Chicago 0-89733-398-5, Oct ’93 [Nov ’93], $10.00, 279pp, tp, cover by Julia Anderson-Miller) Anthology of four classic ghost stories, two novellas and two novelettes, with a long introduction on Victorian and quasi-Victorian ghost stories by the editor. Order from Academy Chicago, 36310 Erie St., Chicago IL 60610.

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