The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998


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Aliens: Earth Hive Steve Perry (Millennium 1-85798-139-1, Nov ’93, £4.99, 278pp, pb) [Aliens] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1992) sf novelization. [First U.K. edition]


Wild Magic Tamora Pierce (Hippo 0-590-55179-5, Apr ’93, £3.99, 344pp, pb) [Immortals] Reprint (Atheneum 1992) young-adult fantasy novel. [First U.K. edition]


Body of Glass Marge Piercy (Penguin 0-14-015602-X, May ’93, £5.99, 582pp, pb, cover by Rafal Olbinski) Reprint (Knopf 1991 as He, She and It) literary sf novel.


Bury Me Deep Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-58268-5, Mar ’93, £3.99, 189pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (Archway 1991) young-adult supernatural thriller, in which a young girl solves a murder with the help of the victim’s ghost. [First U.K. edition]


The Eternal Enemy Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-60698-3, Nov ’93, £3.99, 192pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (Archway 1993) young-adult sf novel. [First U.K. edition]


The Immortal Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-60697-5, Dec ’93, £3.99, 233pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (Archway 1993) young-adult fantasy novel. [First U.K. edition]


Master of Murder Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-58270-7, Oct ’93, £3.99, 188pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (Archway 1992) thriller of associational interest. [First U.K. edition]


Monster Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-59020-3, Apr ’93, £3.99, 190pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (Archway 1992) young-adult horror novel, featuring extra-terrestrial vampires. [First U.K. edition]


Road to Nowhere Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-59021-1, May ’93, £3.99, 175pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (Archway 1993) young-adult horror novel. [First U.K. edition]


Sati Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-59022-X, Jul ’93, £3.99, 205pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (St. Martin’s 1990) young-adult fantasy novel about a girl who claims to be God. [First U.K. edition]


Whisper of Death Christopher Pike (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-58269-3, Aug ’93, £3.99, 160pp, pb, cover by Paul Davies) Reprint (Archway 1991) young-adult horror novel, about a girl with supernatural powers. [First U.K. edition]


Sentinel of the Row David Pike (Ligden 0-9520431-0-6, 1992, £4.99, 217pp, tp) Ghost novel.


Doctor Who: The Scripts: Ghost Light Marc Platt (Titan 1-85286-477-X, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], £4.99, 135pp, tp, cover by Alister Pearson) [Doctor Who] Sf novelization. Script from a recent episode of Doctor Who, edited by John McElroy and with background articles by Stephen James Walker and by Marc Platt.


Mining the Oort Frederik Pohl (HarperCollins UK 0-00-224173-0, Nov ’93, £15.99, 279pp, hc, cover by Joe Petagno) Reprint (Del Rey 1992) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]


Horripilations: The Art of J.K. Potter J. K. Potter (Paper Tiger 1-85028-255-2, Nov ’93, £12.95, 128pp, tp, cover by J. K. Potter) Compilation of artwork by J.K. Potter, with an introduction by Stephen King and linking text by Nigel Suckling.


The Anubis Gates Tim Powers (HarperCollins UK 0-586-06550-4, Oct ’93, £4.99, 464pp, pb) Reissue (Ace 1983) fantasy novel.


Last Call Tim Powers (HarperCollins UK 0-586-21452-6, Dec ’93, £4.99, 638pp, pb) [Last Call] Reprint (Morrow 1992) fantasy novel about the power in playing cards. Recommended (PSP). [First U.K. edition]


The Stress of Her Regard Tim Powers (Grafton 0-586-07283-7, Jul ’93, £5.99, 605pp, pb) Reprint (Ace 1989) historical fantasy/horror novel, featuring Byron, Shelley & Keats.


The Carpet People Terry Pratchett (Corgi 0-552-52752-1, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], £3.99, 190pp, pb, cover by Josh Kirby) Reprint (Colin Smythe 1971) young-adult fantasy novel. This edition contains the text of the revised 1992 (Doubleday UK) edition.


The Colour of Magic Terry Pratchett (Corgi 0-552-13893-2, Feb ’93, £3.99, 238pp, pb, cover by Stephen Player) [Discworld] Reissue (Colin Smythe 1983) fantasy novel. Volume one in the “Discworld” series.


Johnny and the Dead Terry Pratchett (Doubleday UK 0-385-40301-1, May ’93 [Apr ’93], £9.99, 173pp, hc, cover by John Avon) [Johnny Maxwell] Humorous young-adult fantasy novel in which the inhabitants of a cemetery object to its redevelopment. Volume two in the “Johnny Maxwell” series.


The Light Fantastic Terry Pratchett (Corgi 0-552-14159-3, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], £7.99, 128pp, tp) [Discworld] Fantasy graphic novel, adapted by Scott Rockwell and illustrated by Steven Ross and Joe Bennet. Previously serialized in four parts.


Lords and Ladies Terry Pratchett (Corgi 0-552-13891-6, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], £4.99, 382pp, pb, cover by Josh Kirby) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1992) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 14 in the “Discworld” series.


Men at Arms Terry Pratchett (Gollancz 0-575-05503-0, Nov ’93, £14.99, 288pp, hc, cover by Josh Kirby) [Discworld] Humorous fantasy novel. Volume 15 in the “Discworld” series.


Only You Can Save Mankind Terry Pratchett (Corgi 0-552-13926-2, Sep ’93, £3.99, 174pp, pb, cover by David Scutt) [Johnny Maxwell] Reprint (Doubleday UK 1992) young-adult sf novel. Volume one in the “Johnny Maxwell” series.


Small Gods Terry Pratchett (Corgi 0-552-13890-8, May ’93 [Apr ’93], £4.99, 381pp, pb, cover by Josh Kirby) [Discworld] Reprint (Gollancz 1992) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 13 in the “Discworld” series.


Night Sisters John Pritchard (HarperCollins UK 0-586-21769-X, Dec ’93, £4.99, 346pp, pb) [Night Sisters] Horror novel.


Warrior of Light William Raeper (Lion 0-7459-2509-X, Jul ’93, £3.50, 170pp, pb, cover by Nick Spender) Young-adult fantasy novel. Sequel to A Witch in Time.


The Book of Ultimate Truths Robert Rankin (Doubleday UK 0-385-40413-1, Jun ’93, £14.99, 272pp, hc, cover by Ian Murray) [Hugo Rune] Humorous sf novel.


The Sprouts of Wrath Robert Rankin (Corgi 0-552-13844-4, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], £3.99, 286pp, pb) [Brentford] Reprint (Abacus 1988) humorous sf novel. Volume four in “The Brentford Trilogy”.


The Suburban Book of the Dead Armageddon III: The Remake Robert Rankin (Corgi 0-552-13923-8, Jun ’93 [May ’93], £3.99, 314pp, pb) [Armageddon] Reprint (Bloomsbury 1992) humorous sf novel.


The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen Rudolph Erich Raspe (Dedalus 1-873982-35-6, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], £6.99, 268pp, tp) Reissue collection of humorous fantasy tales.


Dragon Star: Book One: Stronghold Melanie Rawn (Pan 0-330-32633-3, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], £5.99, 588pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Dragon Star] Reprint (DAW 1990) fantasy novel.


Dragon Star: Book Two: The Dragon Token Melanie Rawn (Pan 0-330-32897-2, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], £8.99, 574pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Dragon Star] Reprint (DAW 1992) fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-32896-4, £15.99) was announced but not seen. [First U.K. edition]


Topaz Fire Brian Rayfield (Legend 0-09-926321-1, Sep ’93, £9.99, 432pp, tp, cover by Kevin Barnes) Fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-926131-6, £14.99) was announced but not seen.


Once Upon a U.F.O. (Out of the Blue) J. M. Rea (Manta Books 0-9521875-0-7, Dec ’93, £4.99, 199pp, pb, cover by Eugene Murray & J. M. Rea) Sf novel. Available from 133 Dunlady Manor, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 0YP, N. Ireland.


Supernatural Pursuits William I. I. Read (Haunted Library 0-906153-26-3, Apr ’93, £2.50, 36pp, ph, cover by Nick Maloret) Collection of three original humorous ghost stories, illustrated by Nick Maloret.


Bloodshift Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Pan 0-330-32152-8, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], £4.99, 276pp, pb, cover by Tom Stimpson) Reprint (Virgo Press 1981) horror novel. [First U.K. edition]


The Last of the Renshai Mickey Zucker Reichert (Millennium 1-85798-069-7, Feb ’93, £8.99, 533pp, tp, cover by Fred Gambino) [Renshai] Reprint (DAW 1992) fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-107-3, £14.99) was announced but not seen. Volume one in the “Renshai” series. [First U.K. edition]


The Western Wizard Mickey Zucker Reichert (Millennium 1-85798-070-0, Jul ’93, £8.99, 502pp, tp, cover by Fred Gambino) [Renshai] Reprint (DAW 1992) fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-108-1, £14.99) is also available. Volume two in the “Renshai” series. [First U.K. edition]


Star Wreck II: The Attack of the Jargonites Leah Rewolinski (Boxtree 1-85283-824-8, Apr ’93, £2.99, 118pp, pb) [Star Wreck] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1992) humorous parody of the Star Trek series, illustrated by Harry Trumbore. [First U.K. edition]


Star Wreck III: Time Warped Leah Rewolinski (Boxtree 1-85283-829-9, May ’93, £2.99, 117pp, pb) [Star Wreck] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1992) parody of the Star Trek series, illustrated by Harry Trumbore. [First U.K. edition]


Star Wreck IV: Live Long and Profit Leah Rewolinski (Boxtree 1-85283-834-5, Aug ’93, £2.99, 133pp, pb, cover by Bob Larkin) [Star Wreck] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1993) humorous parody of the Star Trek series, illustrated by Harry Trumbore. [First U.K. edition]


Star Wreck V: The Undiscovered Nursing Home Leah Rewolinski (Boxtree 1-85283-597-4, Nov ’93, £3.99, 149pp, pb, cover by Bob Larkin) [Star Wreck] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1993) parody of the Star Trek series, illustrated by Harry Trumbore. [First U.K. edition]


Star Wreck: The Generation Gap Leah Rewolinski (Boxtree 1-85283-814-0, Apr ’93, £2.99, 107pp, pb) [Star Wreck] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1990) parody of the Star Trek series, illustrated by Harry Trumbore. [First U.K. edition]


Lasher Anne Rice (Chatto & Windus 0-7011-4020-8, Oct ’93, £15.99, 578pp, hc, cover by Carol Devine Carson) [Mayfair Witches] Fantasy/horror novel about witches. Sequel to The Witching Hour. Simultaneous with the US (Knopf) edition.


The Tale of the Body Thief Anne Rice (Penguin 0-14-013204-X, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], £5.99, 607pp, pb) [Vampire Chronicles] Reprint (Chatto & Windus 1992) horror novel about vampires. The Fourth Volume of “The Vampire Chronicles”.


The Dedalus Book of Surrealism: The Identity of Things ed. Michael Richardson (Dedalus 1-873982-45-3, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], £8.99, 277pp, tp, cover by Robert Pepperell) Anthology of surrealist fantasy, most translated into English for the first time.


Wolfsong Enid Richemont (Walker 0-7445-3098-9, Nov ’93, £2.99, 207pp, pb, cover by Richard Parent) Reissue (Walker 1992) young-adult fantasy/horror novel.


Candlenight Phil Rickman (Pan 0-330-32520-5, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], £4.99, 429pp, pb, cover by Trevor Scobie) Reprint (Duckworth 1991) horror novel about Celtic magic in a remote Welsh village.


Crybbe Phil Rickman (Macmillan UK 0-333-59158-5, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], £14.99, 664pp, hc, cover by Tom Stimpson) Horror novel about a sombre little town in the Welsh borders.


Crybbe Phil Rickman (Pan 0-330-32893-X, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], £4.99, 664pp, pb, cover by Tom Stimpson) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1993) horror novel about a sombre little town in the Welsh borders.


The Highest Science Gareth Roberts (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20377-1, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], £3.99, 258pp, pb, cover by Peter Elson) [Doctor Who] Original novel based on the Doctor Who TV series. This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $5.95.


Green Mars Kim Stanley Robinson (HarperCollins UK 0-246-13882-3, Oct ’93, £14.99, 575pp, hc, cover by Peter Elson) [Mars] Epic sf novel about the colonization of Mars. Volume two in the “Mars” trilogy.


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