The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Index to Fairy Tales, 1987-1992: Including 310 Collections of Fairy Tales, Folktales, Myths, and Legends... comp. Joseph W. Sprug (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-2750-6, Sep ’94 [Oct ’94], $59.50, 588pp, hc) Non-fiction reference book, seventh in a series of fairy tale indexes. Full subtitle: Including 310 Collections of Fairy Tales, Folktales, Myths, and Legends with Significant pre-1987 Titles Not Previously Indexed. The index is of subject (Basket, Bats, etc.), not of specific fantasy images, and few fiction books are mentioned. Order from Scarecrow Press, 52 Liberty St, Metuchen NJ 08840.

My Soul to Take Steven Spruill (St. Martin’s 0-312-09879-0, Mar ’94 [Apr ’94], $22.00, 295pp, hc, cover by Joe Burleson) Medical thriller with sf elements. A new microchip implant designed to restore sight has the side effect of allowing the recipients to also see the future.

A Handful of Stars Dana Stabenow (Ace 0-441-31615-8, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $4.50, 215pp, pb, cover by David Cherry) [Star Svensdotter] Reissue (Ace 1991) SF novel, second in the “Star Svensdotter” series. Second printing.

Red Planet Run Dana Stabenow (Ace 0-441-00135-1, Jan ’95 [Dec ’94], $5.50, 230pp, pb, cover by Donato) [Star Svensdotter] SF novel, third in the “Star Svensdotter” series. Star accepts a dangerous commission to explore Mars.

Second Star Dana Stabenow (Ace 0-441-75722-7, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $4.50, 202pp, pb, cover by David Cherry) [Star Svensdotter] Reissue (Ace 1991) SF novel; second printing.

The Carnival of Destruction Brian Stableford (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0122-6, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $21.95, 433pp, hc, cover by Tony Greco) [David Lydyard] Dark fantasy novel, third in the trilogy featuring David Lydyard, that began with The Werewolves of London. First American edition (Pocket UK 1994).

The Werewolves of London Brian Stableford (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0180-3, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $4.95, 467pp, pb) [David Lydyard] Reprint (Simon & Schuster UK 1990) dark fantasy novel, first in the “David Lydyard” series.

Battletech: Bred for War Michael A. Stackpole (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45379-4, Jan ’95 [Dec ’94], $4.99, 382pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Battletech] Military SF novelization based on the role-playing game, 16th in the series, with interior illustrations by Duane Loose. Copyrighted by FASA Corporation.

Mutant Chronicles: Dementia Michael A. Stackpole (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45417-0, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $4.99, 271pp, pb) [Mutant Chronicles: Apostate of Insanity] Novelization based on the SF game. Volume three in “The Apostle of Insanity” trilogy. Copyrighted by Target Games AB.

Once a Hero Michael A. Stackpole (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56112-X, May ’94 [Apr ’94], $5.99, 513pp, pb, cover by Kevin Johnson) High fantasy novel about a kingdom whose only hope for survival is in raising a legendary hero from the dead, first book of a new series.

King of Sartar Greg Stafford (Chaosium 0-933635-99-0, Dec ’92 [Oct ’94], $14.95, 285pp, tp) A collection of fictional documents, a purported history of Prince Argrath and the Conquest of Dragon Pass, based on the Runequest roleplaying game. Published in 1992, but not listed until now. Order from Chaosium, 950-A 56th St, Oakland CA 94608.

The Creature Features Movie Guide Strikes Again John Stanley (Creatures at Large 0-940064-09-X, Dec ’94, $20.00, 454pp, tp, cover by Kenn Davis) Non-fiction guide to 5,614 SF, fantasy, and horror movies. With an introduction by the author, 230 photos, and new interior illustrations by Kenn Davis. This is the fourth revised version of Stanley’s guide. A deluxe signed, slipcased, numbered edition (-10-3, $50.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Creatures at Large Press, PO Box 687, 1082 Grand Teton Drive, Pacifica CA 94044.

Utopias for a Dying World: Contemporary German Science Fiction’s Plea for a New Ecological Awareness Amy Stapleton (Peter Lang 0-8204-1922-2, 1993 [Jun ’94], $37.95, 158pp, hc) Non-fiction, criticism. A study of Utopian elements and the promotion of ecological concern in modern German SF. This has a 1993 copyright date but was not seen until now. Available from Peter Lang Publishing, 62 West 45th St., 4th Floor, New York NY 10036.

The Fifth Sacred Thing Starhawk (BOMC/QPBC, Feb ’94, $14.95, 486pp, tp, cover by Keith Batcheller) Reprint (Bantam 1993) utopian novel set in a 21st-century divided California in the throes of a North/South civil war. Similar to the Bantam edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the jacket printed as the soft cover.

The Fifth Sacred Thing Starhawk (Bantam 0-553-37380-3, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $12.95, 486pp, tp, cover by Keith Batcheller) Reprint (Bantam 1993) utopian novel set in a 21st-century divided California in the throes of a North/South civil war. A Lambda Award winner.

Bloodshadows: The Fifth Horseman Ed Stark (West End Games 0-87431-376-7, Jul ’94 [Aug ’94], $8.95, 281pp, tp, cover by Gábor Szikszai & Zoltán Boros) [Bloodshadows] Fantasy novelization based on the “Bloodshadows” game. Copyrighted by West End Games.

M’Lady Witch Christopher Stasheff (Ace 0-441-00113-0, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.50, 247pp, pb, cover by Kirk Reinert) [Warlock] Fantasy novel, second in the “Heirs to the Warlock” series. The Warlock’s daughter turns down the Prince Alain, who goes questing to win her heart.

Starship Troupers #3: A Slight Detour Christopher Stasheff (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37601-3, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $5.99, 312pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Starship Troupers] Humorous SF novel about the adventures of a theatrical troupe on an interstellar tour, third book of the “Starship Troupers” series.

We Open on Venus Christopher Stasheff (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36891-6, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $5.99, 329pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Starship Troupers] Sf novel about the adventures of a theatrical troupe on an interstellar tour, second book of the “Starship Troupers” series.

The Witch Doctor Christopher Stasheff (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37584-X, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $20.00, 404pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wizard in Rhyme] Fantasy novel, third book of “A Wizard in Rhyme”.

The Witch Doctor Christopher Stasheff (SFBC #03176, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $9.98, 404pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wizard in Rhyme] Reprint (Del Rey 1994) fantasy novel, third book of “A Wizard in Rhyme”. Similar to the Del Rey edition except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Witch Doctor Christopher Stasheff (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38851-8, Jan ’95 [Dec ’94], $5.99, 410pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wizard in Rhyme] Reprint (Ballantine Del Rey 1994) fantasy novel, Book III of “A Wizard in Rhyme”.

Dragon’s Eye ed. Christopher Stasheff (Baen 0-671-87609-0, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $5.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Original anthology of 12 fantasy stories about dragons. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

The Jericho Iteration Allen Steele (Ace 0-441-00097-5, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $19.95, 279pp, hc, cover by Mark Smollin) Near-future SF thriller set in St. Louis after a devastating earthquake.

The Guide to Larry Niven’s Ringworld Kevin Stein (Baen 0-671-72205-0, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $14.00, 188pp, tp, cover by David Mattingly) [Ringworld] Non-fiction, reference. A guide to Niven’s Known Space universe, including sections devoted to alien races, history of Known Space, technical data, and a glossary. With black-&-white illustrations by Todd Cameron Hamilton and James Clouse. [Larry Niven]

Mysterious Cat Stories ed. John Richard Stephens & Kim Smith (Galahad Books 0-88365-872-0, 1994 [Nov ’94], $7.98, 303pp, hc) Reprint (Carroll & Graf 1993) anthology of 26 fantastic stories about cats by such authors as Robert Bloch, H.P. Lovecraft, Saki, M.J. Engh, and Bram Stoker, with an introduction by the editors. This is an instant remainder edition.

Globalhead Bruce Sterling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56281-9, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) Reprint (Mark V. Ziesing 1992) collection of 13 stories.

Heavy Weather Bruce Sterling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-09393-2, Oct ’94 [Aug ’94], $21.95, 310pp, hc) SF novel, set in a Texas fringe civilization in a world beset by ecological disaster.

Heavy Weather Bruce Sterling (Easton Press, Nov ’94, no price, hc) SF novel, set in a fringe community in Texas being threatened by ecological disaster. This is being published “simultaneously” with the Bantam Spectra edition listed three months ago. This special leatherbound, gilt-edged edition is part of the “Signed First Editions of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

Islands in the Net Bruce Sterling (Easton Press, Jun ’94, no price, 348pp, hc) Reprint (Morrow/Arbor House 1988) SF novel. With an introduction by James Gunn and a frontispiece by Kent Bash. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

The Death and Life of Superman Roger Stern (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56930-9, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.99, 528pp, pb) [Superman] Reprint (Bantam 1993) SF novelization, adapted from the “Death of Superman” comics from DC.

The Circus of the Earth and the Air Brooke Stevens (Harcourt Brace 0-15-117987-5, Jan ’94, $23.95, 411pp, hc, cover by Francisco Mora) Literary fantasy novel of a man searching for his kidnapped wife through a mysterious world ruled by faceless circus masters. Illustrated with period circus photographs. A first novel.

A College of Magics Caroline Stevermer (Tor 0-312-85689-X, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $22.95, 380pp, hc, cover by Richard Bober) [Jane Brailsford] Fantasy novel set in an alternate-world Europe. The heiress to a small dukedom must study magic to overthrow her despotic usurping uncle.

Starsea Invaders: Second Contact G. Harry Stine (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45344-1, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $4.99, 301pp, pb) [Starsea Invaders] Sf novel, second book of a series about an American supersub tracking alien invaders.

Season of the Witch Jean Stine (Masquerade/Rhinoceros 1-56333-268-X, Nov ’94 [Dec ’94], $6.95, 221pp, pb) Reprint (Essex House 1968 as by Hank Stine) erotic SF novel.

99 Fear Street: The House of Evil: The First Horror R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-88562-6, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $3.99, 148pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel, first book of a new sequence within the ongoing “Fear Street” series. Packaged and copyrighted by Parachute Press.

99 Fear Street: The House of Evil: The Second Horror R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-88563-4, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $3.99, 147pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel, second book of a new sequence within the ongoing “Fear Street” series. Packaged and copyrighted by Parachute Press.

99 Fear Street: The Third Horror R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-88564-2, Oct ’94 [Sep ’94], $3.99, 163pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel, third book of a new sequence within the ongoing “Fear Street” series. Packaged and copyrighted by Parachute Press.

The Beast R. L. Stine (Pocket Minstrel 0-671-88055-1, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $3.50, 131pp, tp, cover by Tim Jacobus) Young-adult horror novel about a haunted rollercoaster; a tie-in to a real coaster at Paramount’s King’s Island theme park. Packaged and copyrighted by the Parachute Press.

Fear Street: Bad Dreams R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-78569-9, Mar ’94, $3.99, 148pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel of a young girl who dreams of murders that really happen.

Fear Street: Cheerleaders: The New Evil R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-86835-7, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $3.99, 199pp, pb, cover by David Jarvis) Young-adult horror novel. An evil spirit returns for Christmas revenge on teens. Packaged and copyrighted by Parachute Press.

Fear Street: The Dead Lifeguard R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-86834-9, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $3.99, 183pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel about a lifeguard back from the grave. Packaged and copyrighted by the Parachute Press.

Fear Street: The Mind Reader R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-78600-8, Nov ’94, $3.99, 148pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel. Ellie has visions that lead her to a murder. Packaged and copyrighted by Parachute Press.

Fear Street: The Thrill Club R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-78581-8, May ’94 [Apr ’94], $3.99, 148pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel. A mysterious power is making Talia’s horror stories come true.

The Rose Sea S. M. Stirling & Holly Lisle (Baen 0-671-87620-1, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $5.99, 412pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell) Fantasy novel. An officer and a rancher’s daughter are destined to battle for the future of their world against a mad demon-god.

Manhattan Transfer John Stith (Tor 0-812-51952-3, Oct ’94 [Sep ’94], $4.99, 381pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reprint (Tor 1993) SF novel of Manhattan kidnapped by aliens.

Reunion on Neverend John E. Stith (Tor 0-312-85687-3, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $21.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Frank Kelly Freas) SF adventure novel set on a planet where the alien artifacts museum contains a secret that may affect mankind’s future.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula Omnibus Bram Stoker (Chartwell Books 0-7858-0042-5, 1994 [Aug ’94], $10.98, 543pp, hc) [Dracula] Omnibus of Dracula (1897) and The Lair of the White Worm (1909) plus the 1914 short story “Dracula’s Guest”. With an introduction by Fay Weldon. This is an instant remainder edition. First American edition (Orion 1992).

Dracula Bram Stoker (Putnam/Grosset & Dunlap 0-448-40559-8, Sep ’94, $14.95, 429pp, hc, cover by Larry Schwinger) [Dracula] Reprint (Constable 1897) classic horror novel, with new full-color illustrations by Larry Schwinger.

Dracula: The Rare Text of 1901 Bram Stoker (Transylvania Press 1-55135-000-9, Mar ’94, $65.00, 337pp, hc) [Dracula] Reprint (Constable 1897) classic horror novel. This follows the text of Constable’s 1901 abridged version. The abridgment was done by Stoker, reducing the book’s length by some 15% and improving its readability. This is a 500-copy slipcased limited edition with a foreword by Robert Eighteen-Bisang and an introduction by Raymond T. McNally.

Cthulhu’s Heirs ed. Thomas M. K. Stratman (Chaosium 1-56882-005-4, Mar ’94 [Oct ’94], $14.95, 270pp, tp, cover by Keith Berdak) Anthology of 17 original and 4 reprint stories based on Lovecraft’s “Cthulhu Mythos”, with an introduction by the editor. Order from Chaosium, 950-A 56th St, Oakland CA 94608.

The Throat Peter Straub (Penguin/Signet 0-451-17918-8, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $6.99, 697pp, pb) [Blue Rose; Tim Underhill; Tom Pasmore] Reprint (Dutton 1993) associational thriller, a sequel to both Koko and Mystery.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #1: The Star Ghost Brad Strickland (Pocket 0-671-87999-5, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $3.50, 118pp, tp, cover by Alan Gutierrez) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine] Young-adult Star Trek novelization, first book of a new series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #2: Stowaways Brad Strickland (Pocket Minstrel 0-671-88000-4, Apr ’94, $3.99, 112pp, tp, cover by Alan Gutierrez) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine] Young-adult Star Trek novelization with interior illustrations by Todd Cameron Hamilton. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

The Forbidden Zone Whitley Strieber (Penguin/Onyx 0-451-40487-4, May ’94 [Apr ’94], $5.99, 415pp, pb) Reprint (Dutton 1993) horror novel of a creature that lies dormant under a hill at the outskirts of a small town — until someone wakes it up.

Some of Your Blood Theodore Sturgeon (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0103-X, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $3.95, 143pp, pb) Reprint (Ballantine 1961) associational non-fantasy novel about vampirism.

The Ultimate Egoist: The Complete Short Stories of Theodore Sturgeon, Vol. 1 Theodore Sturgeon (North Atlantic Books 1-55643-182-1, Feb ’95 [Dec ’94], $25.00, 387pp, hc, cover by Jacek Yerka) Collection of 46 stories and one poem, nine of them previously unpublished “trunk” stories (literally). This is the first of ten volumes and covers Sturgeon’s work through 1940. A marvelous project. [CNB] Edited and with extensive story notes by Paul Williams, with forewords by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Order from North Atlantic Books, PO Box 12327, Berkeley CA 94712.

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