The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Tempting Letters: Letters from an Experienced Demon to a Novice B. Koppany, III (Striking Impressions 0-9639422-1-2, 1995 [May ’98], $27.00, 166pp, hc, cover by Sue Casey Thompson) Satiric, epistolary fantasy novel, an updated version of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. A demon official in Hell writes advice to his nephew on tempting modern Christians. This is dated 1995, but not seen until now. Order from Striking Impressions, PO Box 926, Hawthorne CA 90251-0926.

Nanotime Bart Kosko (Avon 0-380-79147-1, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $6.99, 336pp, pb) Reprint (Avon 1997) near-future cyberthriller.

Reclusive Authority Bruce Kost (American Literary Press 1-56167-386-2, Mar ’98, $12.50, 389pp, tp, cover by Charlie Miller) SF novel. An elite force, teamed with a woman renegade with an invaluable prototype spaceship, fight evil in space. Order from American Literary Press, 8019 Belair Road, Suite 10, Baltimore MD 21236; credit card orders 800-873-2003.

The Best of the Best ed. Elaine Koster & Joseph Pittman (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19390-3, Jan ’98, $22.95, 335pp, hc) Associational original anthology of 18 stories by big name authors, many having dabbled in the fantastic, including Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Sharyn McCrumb, Linda Lay Shuler, and E.L. Doctorow. A commemorative anthology for Signet’s 50th anniversary. Fantasy/SF content uncertain.

The Exile William Kotzwinkle (Marlowe & Company 1-56924-728-5, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $12.95, 277pp, tp) Reprint (Bodley Head 1987) satiric literary fantasy novel.

Dark Destiny III: Children of Dracula ed. Edward E. Kramer (White Wolf 1-56504-838-5, Mar ’98 [Apr ’98], $5.99, 589pp, pb, cover by Bernie Wrightson) [World of Darkness] Reprint (White Wolf 1996) original anthology of 21 horror stories, third in the “Dark Destiny” anthology series very loosely based on the “World of Darkness” role-playing games.

Free Space ed. Edward E. Kramer & Brad Linaweaver (Tor 0-312-86720-4, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $16.95, 352pp, tp, cover by John Berkey) Reprint (Tor 1997) original anthology of 18 stories (two reprints) and two poems, with a Libertarian bent.

Beyond Star Trek Lawrence M. Krauss (HarperPerennial 0-06-097757-4, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $12.00, 190pp, tp) [Star Trek] Reprint (Basic 1997 as Star Trek and Beyond: When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact) non-fiction look at science in Star Trek and SF, a sequel of sorts to The Physics of Star Trek.

The Eyes of God Mark Kreighbaum (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57374-8, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $5.99, 465pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Palace] SF novel of dark intrigue and cybervengeance, set in “the Pinch”. Sequel to Palace (written with Katharine Kerr).

Beaker’s Dozen Nancy Kress (Tor 0-312-86537-6, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $24.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Collection of 13 stories, including the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning “Beggars in Spain”. Kress’s introduction to the book and stories discuss her interest in genetic engineering and other inspirations.

Maximum Light Nancy Kress (SFBC #15558, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $11.50, 255pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Reprint (Tor 1998) near-future SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Maximum Light Nancy Kress (Tor 0-812-54037-9, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $5.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Robert Santora) Reprint (Tor 1998) near-future SF novel of illegal genetic engineering.

Stinger Nancy Kress (Tor/Forge 0-312-86536-8, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $24.95, 303pp, hc, cover by Shelley Eshkar) [Oaths and Miracles] Associational thriller of possibly bioengineered diseases.

Delta Green: Alien Intelligence ed. Bob Kruger & John Tynes (Armitage House 1-887797-09-2, Mar ’98 [Jun ’98], $11.95, 189pp, tp) Original shared-world anthology of eight Lovecraftian stories based on the “Delta Green” sourcebook for the “Call of Cthulhu” role-playing games. Introductions by the editors discuss the connections between Lovecraft, games, and this book. Order from Armitage House/The Outsider, 5536 25th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105-2415; credit card orders 1-206-528-7665; add $3.00 shipping.

The Woman with the Flying Head Yumiko Kurahashi (Sharpe/East Gate 0-7656-0158-3, Dec ’97 [May ’98], $19.95, 157pp, tp) Collection of 11 fantastic tales by a Japanese experimental writer. Translated and with an introduction by Atsuko Sakaki.

The Temple and the Stone Katherine Kurtz & Deborah Turner Harris (Warner Aspect 0-446-52260-0, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $22.00, 456pp, hc, cover by Greg Call) [Temple and the Stone] Historical fantasy of the Knights Templar in 13th century Scotland.

Codex Derynianus Katherine Kurtz & Robert Reginald (Underwood Books 1-887424-33-4, Apr ’98 [May ’98], $50.00, 344pp, hc, cover by Hannah M. G. Shapero) [Deryni] Non-fiction guide to the world of the “Deryni” books of Katherine Kurtz, including information “Not Previously Related in Volume Form.” The main listing is in encyclopedic form, plus genealogies, maps, a chronology, a liturgical calendar, and a bibliography. Co-published with Borgo Press. This is a boxed, signed, limited edition of 500. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1609, Grass Valley CA 95945. Add $5.00 shipping.

On Crusade: More Tales of the Knights Templar ed. Katherine Kurtz (Warner Aspect 0-446-67339-0, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $11.99, 246pp, tp, cover by Greg Call) Original anthology of ten fantasy stories centering on the Knights Templar, with historical introduction by Kurtz. Authors include Diane Duane, Andre Norton, and Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald.

Mind Kill Richard La Plante (Tor/Forge 0-312-86055-2, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $23.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Robert Santora) [Josef Tanaka] Horror novel about a man with the ability to turn others’ dreams into deadly nightmares. First American edition (Little, Brown UK 1997).

Arrow’s Fall Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-400-4, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $6.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar: Heralds] Reissue (DAW 1988) fantasy novel, book three of “The Heralds of Valdemar”. 14th printing.

Arrow’s Flight Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-377-6, Oct ’98, $6.99, 318pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar: Heralds] Reissue (DAW 1987) fantasy novel, book two of “The Heralds of Valdemar”. 15th printing.

Arrows of the Queen Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-378-4, Oct ’98, $6.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar: Heralds] Reissue (DAW 1987) fantasy novel, book one of “The Heralds of Valdemar”. 14th printing.

By the Sword Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-463-2, Apr ’98, $6.99, 492pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar; Vows and Honor] Reprint (DAW 1991) fantasy novel in the “Valdemar"/"Vows and Honor” world. 12th printing.

Fiddler Fair Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-87866-2, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 260pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell) Collection of 12 stories, one original, with an introduction by Lackey and Larry Dixon describing their writing process. (Three stories are co-credited with Dixon.)

Four & Twenty Blackbirds Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #20096, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $10.98, 307pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Bardic Voices] Reprint (Baen 1997) fantasy novel, fourth in the “Bardic Voices” series. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Four & Twenty Blackbirds Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-57778-6, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $6.99, 423pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Bardic Voices] Reprint (Baen 1997) fantasy novel, fourth in the “Bardic Voices” series.

Oathblood Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-773-9, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $6.99, 394pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Vows and Honor] Collection of 11 fantasy stories, including an original novella, set in the world of “Vows and Honor”. Individual and overall introductions tell how the stories came to be written, and their places in the series.

Oathblood Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #02572, May ’98, $8.98, 296pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Vows and Honor] Reprint (DAW 1998) collection of 11 fantasy stories set in the world of “Vows and Honor” (and the “Valdemar” series). This is the first hardcover edition, and has ISBN 1-56865-653-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Oathbound Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-414-4, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 302pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Vows and Honor] Reprint (DAW 1988) fantasy novel, book one in the “Vows and Honor” series. 15th printing.

Oathbreakers Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-454-3, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 318pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Vows and Honor] Reprint (DAW 1989) fantasy novel, book two in the “Vows and Honor” series. 12th printing.

Owlflight Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (SFBC #20097, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $10.98, 256pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Darian’s Tale] Reprint (DAW 1997) fantasy novel in the “Valdemar” series, set after the “Mage Storms” trilogy. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Owlflight Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-804-2, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Darian’s Tale] Reprint (DAW 1997) fantasy novel in the “Valdemar” series, set after the “Mage Storms” trilogy.

Owlsight Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-802-6, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $24.95, 389pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Darian’s Tale] Fantasy novel in the “Valdemar” series, second in the “Owlflight” series set after the “Mage Storms” trilogy. Darian returns to his village with Hawkbrothers and finds a Healer in desperate need of training.

Bedlam’s Bard Mercedes Lackey & Ellen Guon (Baen 0-671-87863-8, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $6.99, 617pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Bedlam’s Bard] Reprint (SFBC 1992) omnibus of two fantasy novels, Knight of Ghosts and Shadows (1991) and Summoned to Tourney (1992).

To “Herland” and Beyond: The Life and Work of Charlotte Perkins Gilman Ann J. Lane (University Press of Virginia 0-8139-1742-5, May ’97 [Aug ’98], $17.50, 413pp, tp) Reprint (Pantheon 1990) critical biography. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now. Available from University Press of Virginia, Box 3608 University Station, Charlottesville VA 22903-0608 [Charlotte Perkins Gilman]

The Boar Joe R. Lansdale (Subterranean Press 1-892284-03-0, Nov ’98, $40.00, 169pp, hc, cover by Mark A. Nelson) Associational YA horror novel about boys in Texas during the Depression, hunting the “devil boar” called Old Satan. This is a signed, limited edition of 776. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; $3.00 postage; credit card orders 410-569-5683.

Rumble, Tumble Joe R. Lansdale (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-89296-620-3, Sep ’98, $22.00, 242pp, hc, cover by Woody Pirtle) [Hap Collins; Leonard Pine] Associational mystery novel.

Private Eye Action As You Like It Joe R. Lansdale & Lewis Shiner (Crossroads Press 1-892300-02-8, Oct ’98, $20.00, 273pp, tp) Associational collection of eight stories, three by Lansdale, three by Shiner (two original), and two by both (one significantly revised). Lansdale provides an introduction and afterword; Shiner two introductions. This is a signed, limited edition of 1,000; a leatherbound, lettered edition ($125.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Crossroads Press, PO Box 10433, Holyoke MA 01041; add $5.00 postage.

Newfangled Fairy Tales Book #1 ed. Bruce Lansky (Meadowbrook Press 0-88166-299-2, Apr ’98 [May ’98], $3.95, 110pp, tp, cover by Joy Allen) Young-adult original anthology of ten twisted fairy tales. This is copyrighted 1997, but not seen until now. Order from Meadowbrook Press, 5451 Smetana Dr, Minnetonka MN 55343; credit card orders 800-338-2232; add $2.00 postage.

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