The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998


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Shadowrun: Wolf and Raven Michael A. Stackpole (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45995-4, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $5.99, 285pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Shadowrun] Collection of seven linked stories, one original, based on the role-playing game. Six stories were previously published in earlier forms. Stackpole’s afterword discusses how the stories came to be written. Copyrighted by FASA


Star Wars: I, Jedi Michael A. Stackpole (Bantam Spectra 0-553-10820-4, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $23.95, 464pp, hc, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Star Wars novelization copyrighted by Lucasfilm.


Star Wars: I, Jedi Michael A. Stackpole (SFBC #15870, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $10.98, 464pp, hc, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1998) Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Warlock in Spite of Himself Christopher Stasheff (Ace 0-441-00560-8, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $13.00, 374pp, tp, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Warlock] Reprint (Ace 1969) humorous quasi-SF novel that spawned more than one series. This has a new introduction by Stasheff.


A Wizard in Chaos Christopher Stasheff (Tor 0-812-54928-7, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $5.99, 283pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) [Warlock: Rogue Wizard] Reprint (Tor 1997) science-fantasy novel, fifth in “The Rogue Wizard” series featuring the eldest son of the “Warlock”.


A Wizard in Midgard Christopher Stasheff (Tor 0-312-86033-1, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $21.95, 255pp, hc, cover by Peter Peebles) [Warlock: Rogue Wizard] SF/fantasy novel in the “Rogue Wizard” series featuring the son of the “Warlock”. Gar tries to help a planet modelled after Norse myth.


Vampires John Steakley (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45153-8, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $6.50, 357pp, pb) Reissue (Roc 1990 as Vampire$) horror novel about vampire hunters. This is a movie tie-in edition; ninth printing.


The X-Files: Hungry Ghosts Ellen Steiber (HarperTrophy 0-06-447178-0, Jan ’98, $4.50, 118pp, pb) [X-Files] Young-adult novellazation. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.


Raven Stole the Moon Garth Stein (Pocket 0-671-00459-X, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $22.00, 371pp, hc, cover by John Ennis) Horror novel/supernatural thriller. A woman investigating her son’s disappearance in Alaska uncovers forces out of Tlingit myth. A first novel.


The Crock of Gold James Stephens (Dover 0-486-29931-7, 1997 [Apr ’98], $6.95, 228pp, tp) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1912) fantasy novel about a stolen crock of leprechaun gold. This is a reproduction of the first edition. Illustrations by Thomas Mackenzie. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now.


Distraction Bruce Sterling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-10484-5, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $23.95, 439pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Humorous near-future SF novel. A Washington spin-doctor faces a powerful opponent in Louisiana while American culture crumbles.


The Body-Snatcher Robert Louis Stevenson (Books of Wonder 0-929605-74-8, Nov ’97 [Feb ’98], $5.95, 55pp, tp, cover by Jeff White) Horror short story published as part of the “Classic Frights” young-adult line. Illustrated by Jeff White. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now.


The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9240-6, Feb ’98 [Mar ’98], $10.00, 164pp, tp, cover by Barry Moser) Reprint (Scribner 1886) classic horror novel. This reprints the 1990 University of Nebraska/Pennyroyal Press edition with illustrations by Barry Moser, and foreword by Joyce Carol Oates. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 312 North 14th St, PO Box 880484, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; 800-755-1105.


Clouds End Sean Stewart (Ace 0-441-00525-X, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $6.50, 359pp, pb, cover by Tara McGovern-Benson) Reprint (Ace 1996) fantasy novel.


Mockingbird Sean Stewart (Ace 0-441-00547-0, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $21.95, 279pp, hc, cover by Maggie Taylor) Fantasy novel of a woman who inherits an unwanted magic.


Mockingbird Sean Stewart (SFBC #18287, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $10.98, 279pp, hc, cover by Maggie Taylor) Reprint (Ace 1998) contemporary fantasy novel. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Night Watch Sean Stewart (Ace 0-441-00554-3, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $6.50, 339pp, pb, cover by Tara McGovern Benson) Reprint (Ace 1997) non-traditional fantasy novel.


Fear Street #3: Scream, Jennifer, Scream! R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24702-3, Apr ’98 [May ’98], $3.99, 128pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult horror novel. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Collector’s Edition #10: Fear Park R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-02306-3, Oct ’98 [Dec ’98], $6.99, 150+149+145pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult omnibus of three YA horror novels about a cursed amusement park: The First Scream (1996), The Loudest Scream (1996), and The Last Scream (1996). The novels are all paginated separately. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Collector’s Edition #11: 99 Fear Street: The House of Evil R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-02307-1, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $6.99, 148+147+163pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult omnibus of three horror novels, all from 1994: The First Horror, The Second Horror, and The Third Horror. The novels are all paginated separately. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Collector’s Edition #5: Evil Powers R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-02301-2, Apr ’98 [Jun ’98], $6.99, 441pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult omnibus of three horror novels: Runaway (1997), The Mind Reader (1994), and The Thrill Club (1994). The novels are all paginated separately. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Collector’s Edition #6: Summer Horror R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-02302-0, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $6.99, 492pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult omnibus of three horror novels: Sunburn (1993), The Dead Lifeguard (1994), and One Evil Summer (1994). The novels are all paginated separately. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Collector’s Edition #9: Creatures of the Night R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-02305-5, Sep ’98, $6.99, 164+195+146pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult omnibus of three horror novels: Haunted (1990), Bad Moonlight (1995), and Trapped (1997). The novels are all paginated separately. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Collector’s Edition: Nightmares R. L. Stine (Pocket Archway 0-671-02298-9, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $6.99, 479pp, pb) Young-adult omnibus of three YA horror novels: The Sleepwalker (1990), The Secret Bedroom (1991), and Bad Dreams (1994). The novels are all paginated separately. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Sagas #13: Faces of Terror R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24802-X, Aug ’98 [Sep ’98], $3.99, 177pp, pb, cover by Danilo Ducak) Young-adult horror novel. A girl’s search for her lost brother leads to a sculptor who traps his subject’s life forces in wax. The copyright page indicates this was written by Camperon Pokey. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Sagas #14: One Last Kiss R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24803-8, Sep ’98 [Dec ’98], $3.99, 199pp, pb) Young-adult vampire novel. The copyright page indicates “written by Brandon Alexander”. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Sagas #16: The Hand of Power R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24805-4, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $3.99, 181pp, pb, cover by Karen Chandler) Young-adult horror novel. The copyright page indicates “written by Cameron Dokey.” Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Super Chiller #1: Stepbrother R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24650-7, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $3.99, 184pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult horror novel. A girl’s prophetic dreams suggest her stepbrother murdered her in a past life. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street: Camp Out R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24701-5, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $3.99, pb) Young-adult horror novel. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street: Seniors #1: Let’s Party R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24705-8, Aug ’98 [Dec ’98], $3.99, 205pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel, first in a series of 12. A Shadyside High student has premonitions of doom for the senior class. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street: Seniors #2: In Too Deep R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24706-6, Aug ’98 [Sep ’98], $3.99, 156pp, pb, cover by Jimmy Levin) Young-adult horror novel, second in a series of 12 about a doomed high school senior class. A spirit animates corpses to be near the teen it loves. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street: Seniors #3: The Thirst R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24707-4, Sep ’98 [Nov ’98], $3.99, 201pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel, third in a series of 12. A vampire attacks some of the doomed Shadyside High students. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street: Seniors #4: No Answer R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24708-2, Oct ’98 [Nov ’98], $3.99, 157pp, pb) Young-adult horror novel, fourth in a series of 12. A Shadyside High student gets a message from her murdered sister. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Sagas #12: Chamber of Fear [by Brandon Alexander] R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24801-1, May ’98, $3.99, 185pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) Young-adult horror novel. The copyright page notes, “written by Brandon Alexander.” Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Sagas #11: Circle of Fire [by Wendy Haley] R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24800-3, Feb ’98, $3.99, 180pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) Young-adult horror novel. The copyright page indicates this was written by Wendy Haley. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Fear Street Sagas #15: Door of Death [by Eric Weiner] R. L. Stine (Golden/Gold Key 0-307-24804-6, Nov ’98, $3.99, 181pp, pb, cover by Karen Chandler) Young-adult horror novel. The copyright page indicates “written by Eric Weiner.” Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


It Came from Ohio!: My Life as a Writer R. L. Stine & Joe Arthur (Scholastic 0-590-93944-0, Nov ’97 [May ’98], $3.99, 140pp, tp) Young-adult non-fiction biography of R.L. Stine, as told to Joe Arthur. Introduction by Arthur. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.


Island in the Sea of Time S. M. Stirling (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45675-0, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $6.99, 608pp, pb, cover by Mike Wimmer) [Island in the Sea of Time] Time-travel SF novel. The island of Nantucket is swept back to 1250 BC.


Island in the Sea of Time S. M. Stirling (SFBC #03599, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $10.98, 608pp, hc, cover by Mike Wimmer) [Island in the Sea of Time] Reprint (Roc 1998) time-travel SF novel. The island of Nantucket is swept into 1250 BC. This is the first hardcover edition and has ISBN 1-56865-652-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Ship Avenged S. M. Stirling (Baen 0-671-87861-1, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $6.99, 364pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Ship Who Sang] Reprint (Baen 1997) SF novel, sequel to The City Who Fought, his collaboration with Anne McCaffrey.


Reckoning Infinity John E. Stith (Tor 0-812-52484-5, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $5.99, 358pp, pb, cover by Vladimir Nenov) Reprint (Tor 1997) SF novel.


The High House James Stoddard (Warner Aspect 0-446-60679-0, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $6.50, 321pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [High House] Fantasy novel. Carter must find his missing father and guard a mystical dwelling that protects the world from evil. A first novel.


The High House James Stoddard (SFBC #02089, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $8.98, 321pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [High House] Reprint (Warner Aspect 1998) fantasy novel of a mystical dwelling and its unprepared guardian.


Dracula Bram Stoker (Barnes & Noble 0-8802-9901-0, 1998 [Nov ’98], $5.98, 418pp, hc, cover by Caspar David Friedrich) [Dracula] Reprint (Constable 1897) classic vampire novel. This is different from the 1996 “Definitive Edition” from Barnes & Noble, lacking “Dracula’s Guest” and the non-fiction materials, though it apparently uses the same text from the Oxford World Classics series edition. This indicates second edition, but has not been listed previously.


Dracula’s Guest Bram Stoker (Books of Wonder 0-929605-71-3, Nov ’97 [Feb ’98], $5.95, 57pp, tp, cover by Eric Shanower) Collection of two horror stories, published as part of the “Classic Frights” line for young adults. Illustrated by Eric Shanower.


The Lair of the White Worm Bram Stoker (Pulp Fictions UK 1-902058-01-1, Apr ’98 [Aug ’98], $9.95, 191pp, tp, cover by Tania Lomas) Reprint (William Rider & Son 1911) dark fantasy novel. Published in the UK (£4.99); available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First St., Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 707-444-1434.


HAL’s Legacy: 2001’s Computer as Dream and Reality ed. David G. Stork (MIT Press 0-262-69211-2, Apr ’98 [Dec ’98], $17.50, 384pp, tp) Reprint (MIT 1996) non-fiction collection of 16 articles that look at the way computers have developed, using Clarke’s creation HAL as a touchstone.


The Royal Four Amy Stout (Avon Eos 0-380-79190-0, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $5.99, 301pp, pb) [Sacred Seven] Fantasy novel, second in the “Saga of the One Land”. First US edition (NEL 1997).


Heart of Bronze Matthew Woodring Stover (SFBC #15559, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $15.98, 793pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Iron Dawn] Omnibus of two historical fantasy/sword & sorcery novels, Iron Dawn (1997) and Jericho Moon (1998). Shrinkwrapped with a poster of the cover art. This special SFBC edition has ISBN 1-56865-741-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Heroes Die Matthew Woodring Stover (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42104-3, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $12.95, 563pp, tp, cover by Douglas Beekman) [Heroes Die] Fantasy novel. Actors using a magical dimension as backdrop to their “adventures” are persecuted as demons by the locals.


Heroes Die Matthew Woodring Stover (SFBC #19164, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $11.98, 563pp, hc, cover by Doug Beekman) [Heroes Die] Reprint (Del Rey 1998) fantasy novel of actors using another dimension as their sword-and-sorcery stage. This is the first hardcover edition, and has ISBN 1-56865-831-1. It lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Iron Dawn Matthew Woodring Stover (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45589-4, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $6.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Iron Dawn] Reprint (Roc 1997) fantasy novel set in the Mediterranean just after the Trojan War.


Jericho Moon Matthew Woodring Stover (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45678-5, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $15.95, 499pp, tp, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Iron Dawn] Fantasy novel, sequel to Iron Dawn. The mercenaries help defend a city from the ancient Hebrews.


The Year’s Best Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy Volume 2 ed. Jonathan Strahan & Jeremy G. Byrne (HarperCollins (Australia)/Voyager 0-7322-5942-8, Apr ’98, A$14.95, 443pp, pb) Best of the year anthology of 13 stories, including three Aurealis award winning stories. The introduction by the editors discusses the year (1997) in Australian SF.


Ghost Story Peter Straub (Pocket 0-671-68563-5, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $6.99, 567pp, pb) Reissue (Coward McCann 1979) horror novel. 28th printing.


The Arm of the Stone Victoria Strauss (Avon Eos 0-380-79751-8, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 426pp, pb, cover by Hal Just) [Arm of the Stone] Fantasy novel. The hereditary keeper must recover the stolen Stone from those who have turned it to evil.


The Arm of the Stone Victoria Strauss (SFBC #18503, Aug ’98, $10.98, 426pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Arm of the Stone] Reprint (Avon Eos 1998) fantasy novel. This edition has ISBN 1-56865-825-7, and comes shrinkwrapped with a poster of the cover art; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Noise & Other Night Terrors Newton E. Streeter (Boneyard Press 0-9663780-0-8, May ’98, $5.99, 117pp, tp, cover by Leslie Jermaine Edwards) Collection of seven horror stories, most apparently original or published in small presses, plus a novel excerpt. Foreword by Cindie Geddes. A signed edition ($15.99) was announced but not seen. Order from Boneyard Press, 5805 State Bridge Road, Suite G-177, Duluth GA 30097; make checks out to Connected Resources, Inc.; add $3.50 postage.


The Hand of the Necromancer Brad Strickland (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-038695-5, Sep ’98, $4.99, 168pp, tp, cover by Paul O. Zelinsky) [Lewis Barnavelt] Reprint (Dial 1996) young-adult fantasy novel in John Bellairs’ “Lewis Barnavelt” series.


The Specter from the Magician’s Museum Brad Strickland (Penguin/Dial 0-8037-2202-8, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $15.99, 149pp, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) [Lewis Barnavelt] Young-adult fantasy novel in the “Lewis Barnavelt” series created by John Bellairs. Copyrighted by the Estate of John Bellairs.


Creepy Classics II ed. Doris Stuart (Lowell House Juvenile 1-56565-716-0, 1997 [Apr ’98], $5.95, 120pp, tp, cover by Barbara Kiwak) Young-adult anthology of eight horror stories. Authors include Edgar Allan Poe, E. Nesbit, and Arthur Conan Doyle. Illustrated by Barbara Kiwak. Copyrighted by RGA Publishing Group. This is copyrighted 1997, but not seen until now. Order from Lowell House Juvenile, 2020 Ave of the Stars, Suite 300, Los Angeles CA 90067.


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