The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998


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The World of Darkness: The War in Heaven Robert Weinberg (White Wolf 1-56504-890-3, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $5.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Jason Felix) [World of Darkness: Horizon War] Horror novelization based on the dark fantasy role-playing games. Third book in the “Horizon War” trilogy. Copyrighted by White Wolf.


This is the Year Zero Andrew Weiner (Pottersfield Press 1-895900-14-X, Apr ’98 [May ’98], $16.95, 192pp, tp, cover by Geoff Butler) Collection of 13 stories, two original. Order from Pottersfield Press, Lawrencetown Beach, 83 Leslie Road, East Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia Canada B2Z 1P8; credit card orders 1-800-646-2879.


DragonLance: The Soulforge Margaret Weis (TSR 0-7869-0645-6, Feb ’98, $23.99, 348pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [DragonLance: Raistlin Chronicles] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game. Preface by Tracy Hickman. Copyrighted by TSR.


Dark Heart Margaret Weis & David Baldwin (HarperPrism 0-06-105298-1, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $23.00, 341pp, hc, cover by John Howe) [Dragon’s Disciple] Fantasy novel, book one of the “Dragon’s Disciple” series. A dedicated lady cop stalks, then falls in love with, a killer who serves a dragon from another world. Copyrighted by the authors and packager Big Entertainment.


Legacy of the Darksword Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57812-X, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $6.50, 392pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Legacy of the Darksword] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1997) fantasy novel. First in a new series, sequel to the “Darksword” trilogy.


Nightsword Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39762-2, May ’98, $24.95, 451pp, hc, cover by Jean Targete) [Starshield] Science fantasy novel, second in the “Starshield” series. Powerful forces try to force Jeremy Griffiths to reveal the location of a legendary weapon.


DragonLance: The Doom Brigade Margaret Weis & Don Perrin (TSR 0-7869-0785-1, Mar ’98, $6.99, 344pp, tp, cover by Keith Parkinson) [DragonLance: Chaos War] Reprint (TSR 1996) fantasy novelization, based on the role-playing games. Book one of “The Chaos War”. Copyrighted by TSR.


Hung Out Margaret Weis & Don Perrin (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45618-1, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $6.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Mag Force] SF novel, third in the “Mag Force” series that began with Knights of the Black Earth. First US edition (Gollancz 1998).


A Magic-Lover’s Treasury of the Fantastic ed. Margaret Weis (SFBC #20073, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $10.98, 422pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) Reprint (Warner Aspect 1998) fantasy anthology. This is the first hc edition. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Legends: Tales from the Eternal Archives #1 ed. Margaret Weis, Martin H. Greenberg, Janet Pack & Robin McGrew (DAW 0-88677-823-9, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Jean-Francois Podevin) Original anthology of 19 stories. Authors include Jane M. Lindskold, Brian M. Thomsen, and Kristine Kathryn Rusch. Introduction by Katherine Kurtz. Only Weis is named as editor on the cover, but this is copyrighted by Tekno Books, Margaret Weis, Janet Pack, and Robin McGrew.


DragonLance: Dragons of Chaos ed. Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (TSR 0-7869-0681-2, Dec ’97 [Jan ’98], $5.99, 337pp, tp, cover by Don Clavette) [DragonLance] Anthology of 15 stories set in the DragonLance world. Authors include Richard A. Knaak, Nick O’Donohoe, and Margaret Weis & Don Perrin. Copyrighted by TSR.


DragonLance: Relics and Omens: Tales of the Fifth Age ed. Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (TSR 0-7869-1169-7, Apr ’98, $5.99, 338pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Tales of the Fifth Age] Original anthology of 14 stories set in the DragonLance world. Authors include Douglas Niles, Nick O’Donohoe, Jeff Grubb, and Margaret Weis & Don Perrin. Copyrighted by TSR.


Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Go Fetch! David Cody & Bobbi J. G. Weiss (Pocket Archway 0-671-02117-6, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $4.50, 151pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 13th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.


Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Good Switch, Bad Switch David Cody & Bobbi J. G. Weiss (Pocket Archway 0-671-01435-8, Aug ’97 [Mar ’98], $3.99, 163pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Novelization, the third based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now.


Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Salem on Trial David Cody & Bobbi J. G. Weiss (Pocket Archway 0-671-01757-8, Mar ’98, $4.50, 164pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, eighth in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.


Land of the Golden Clouds Archie Weller (Allen & Unwin Australia 1-86448-338-5, 1998 [Mar ’98], 378pp, tp) Post-holocaust SF quest novel set in Australia 3000 years in the future; travellers from different tribes join to defeat a common enemy.


The Guardian Angus Wells (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57789-1, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $6.50, 471pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) Fantasy novel. A warrior is assigned to guard a spoiled royal princess from an evil sorcerer.


The Country of the Blind and Other Science Fiction Stories H. G. Wells (Dover 0-486-29569-9, 1997 [Nov ’98], $1.00, 90pp, tp) Collection of six stories. Edited and with an introduction by Martin Gardner. The stories previously appeared as part of the Complete Short Stories of H.G. Wells (Ernest Benn Ltd 1927).


The Inexperienced Ghost [“The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost”] H. G. Wells (Books of Wonder 0-929605-82-9, May ’98, $5.95, 55pp, tp, cover by Jeff White) Horror short story packaged as a “Classic Frights” book for young adults. Illustrated by Jeff White.


Thirty Strange Stories H. G. Wells (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0488-8, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $12.95, 406pp, tp) Reprint (Arnold 1897) collections of 30 stories, primarily horror and dark fantasy, with a new introduction by Stephen Jones.


The Annotated H.G. Wells 3: The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance: A Critical Text of the 1897 New York First Edition H. G. Wells & Leon Stover (McFarland 0-7864-0410-8, May ’98, $45.00, 239pp, hc) Critical edition of the classic SF novel, edited and with an introduction, annotations, and appendices by Leon Stover. This follows the 1897 New York (Arnold) edition that first contained Wells’s added epilogue. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; credit card orders 800-253-2187; add $4.00 postage.


The Annotated H.G. Wells 6: The First Men in the Moon: A Critical Text of the 1901 London First Edition H. G. Wells & Leon Stover (McFarland 0-7864-0411-6, May ’98, $55.00, 321pp, hc) Critical edition of the classic SF novel, with an introduction, annotations, and appendices by Leon Stover. Order from McFarland & Co., Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; add $4.00 postage.


The Island of Doctor Moreau: A Critical Text H. G. Wells & Leon Stover (McFarland 0-7864-0123-0, 1996 [Feb ’98], $55.00, 289pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical annotated text of the 1896 London first edition, with an introduction and appendices. This is copyrighted 1996, but was not seen until now. McFarland & Co., Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; orders 800-253-2187; add $4.00 postage.


The Time Machine: An Invention: A Critical Text H. G. Wells & Leon Stover (McFarland 0-7864-0124-9, 1996 [Feb ’98], $45.00, 258pp, hc) [Time Machine] Non-fiction, a critical annotated text of the 1895 London first edition, with an introduction and appendices. This is copyrighted 1996, but was not seen until now. McFarland & Co., Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; orders 800-253-2187; add $4.00 postage.


The Death of the Necromancer Martha Wells (Avon Eos 0-380-97334-0, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $23.00, 361pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Element of Fire] Fantasy novel, set in the same world as The Element of Fire. A noble-turned-thief uncovers a conspiracy that may cost him his reputation and his life.


The Death of the Necromancer Martha Wells (SFBC #19662, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $11.50, 359pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Element of Fire] Reprint (Avon Eos 1998) fantasy mystery novel, set in the same world as The Element of Fire. This is similar to the Avon Eos edition, except it lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Empire of the Ants Bernard Werber (Bantam 0-553-09613-3, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $23.95, 263pp, hc) SF novel. People disappear into a mysterious cellar while the ants outside try to uncover a secret weapon. Translated by Margaret Rocques from the French (Albin 1991 as Les Fourmis). First US edition (Bantam UK 1996).


The Uncrowned King Michelle West (DAW 0-88677-801-8, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $6.99, 687pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Sun Sword] Fantasy novel, second in the “Sun Sword” series, set in the same world as Hunter’s Oath and Hunter’s Death. The young king in exile seeks to impress his countrymen by competing in a contest that exposes him to assassins.


The Watch House Robert Westall (Morrow Beech Tree 0-688-16372-6, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $4.95, 218pp, tp, cover by Joseph Guillette) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1977) young-adult ghost novel.


Fine Prey Scott Westerfeld (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45697-1, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $5.99, 288pp, pb) Near-future SF novel. Humans adopt alien ways, but some fear losing their human heritage.


Final Diagnosis James White (Tor 0-812-56268-2, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $5.99, 312pp, pb, cover by John Berkey) [Sector General] Reprint (Tor 1997) SF novel in the “Sector General” series.


Mind Changer James White (Tor 0-312-86663-1, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $23.95, 301pp, hc, cover by John Berkey) [Sector General] SF novel in the “Sector General” series. Chief psychologist O’Mara’s forced retirement triggers flashbacks covering his career at the space-station hospital.


An Idol Killing Mark J. White (AK Press 1-873176-89-9, 1997 [Feb ’98], $12.95, 222pp, tp, cover by Bruce Grant) Near-future SF novel. A rock star/eco-activist is murdered in a Britain facing ecological collapse. This is copyrighted 1997, but not seen until now.


Prince of Sunset Steve White (Baen 0-671-87869-7, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $5.99, pb) [Prince of Sunset] SF novel. Alien “dragons” help recent graduates of the Imperial Deep Space Fleet Academy save the galaxy.


Mistress Masham’s Repose T. H. White (ACC Children’s Classics 1-85149-700-5, Sep ’98 [Nov ’98], $24.95, 158pp, hc, cover by Martin Hargreaves) Reprint (Cape 1947) young-adult fantasy novel, with new illustrations by Martin Hargreaves. Introduction by Anne Fine.


The Intuitionist Colson Whitehead (Doubleday/Anchor 0-385-49299-5, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $19.95, 255pp, hc, cover by Jane Yeomans) Literary fantasy novel of politics and race, with deadpan satirical elements. A black female Elevator Inspector who can Intuit mechanical problems is caught in a conspiracy over plans for the perfect, world-changing elevator. A first novel.


Disturbing Behavior John Whitman (Bantam 0-553-57139-7, Aug ’98 [Sep ’98], $4.99, 188pp, pb) Novelization of the SF horror movie about brain-altered teens. Includes eight unpaginated pages of photos. Copyrighted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios


The Eagles’ Brood Jack Whyte (Tor/Forge 0-812-55140-0, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $6.99, 623pp, pb, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Viking Canada 1994) historical Arthurian novel, third book in “The Camulod Chronicles”.


The Saxon Shore Jack Whyte (Tor/Forge 0-312-86596-1, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $26.95, 496pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Camulod Chronicles] Historical Arthurian novel, fourth book in “The Camulod Chronicles”. Colony leader Merlyn Britannicus adopts his orphaned baby cousin, Arthur. First US edition (Viking Canada 1995).


The Saxon Shore Jack Whyte (Tor 0-812-54416-1, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $6.99, 716pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Camulod Chronicles] Reprint (Viking Canada 1995) historical Arthurian novel, fourth book in “The Camulod Chronicles”.


The Quintessential World of Darkness ed. Stewart Wieck & Anna Branscome (White Wolf 1-56504-880-6, Nov ’98, $15.99, 718pp, tp, cover by Kathleen Ryan) [World of Darkness] Omnibus/anthology of three novelizations, one original, and two apparently original stories based on the “World of Darkness” role-playing games: The Silver Crown by William Bridges (1995), Mister Magick by Edo van Belkom, Beyond the Shroud by Rick Hautala (1996), and stories by Kevin Andrew Murphy and Jody Lynn Nye. Copyrighted by White Wolf.


RanVan: Magic Nation Diana Wieler (Groundwood Books 0-88899-317-X, Apr ’98 [Aug ’98], $14.95, 230pp, hc, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [RanVan] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in a trilogy about a boy obsessed with video games who starts developing strange powers of his own. At 18, Rhan begins to realize the adult world is no game. This is the first hardcover edition, but the previous edition was not seen; this appears to be the first US edition (Groundwood Books Canada 1997).


RanVan: A Worthy Opponent Diana Wieler (Groundwood Books 0-88899-219-X, Oct ’98, $7.95, 185pp, pb, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [RanVan] Reprint (Groundwood Books Canada 1995) young-adult fantasy novel, second in a trilogy.


RanVan: The Defender Diana Wieler (Groundwood Books 0-88899-184-3, Oct ’98, $7.95, 171pp, pb, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [RanVan] Reprint (Groundwood Books Canada 1993) young-adult fantasy novel, first in a trilogy.


Signs of Life Cherry Wilder (Tor 0-812-55396-9, Jan ’98 [Feb ’98], $5.99, 281pp, pb, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Rhomary Land] Reprint (Tor 1996) SF novel set in “Rhomary Land,” scene of her first novel, Second Nature.


The Good Children Kate Wilhelm (St. Martin’s 0-312-17914-6, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $22.95, 246pp, hc) Associational psychological, quasi-gothic character study.


Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang Kate Wilhelm (Tor/Orb 0-312-86615-1, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $13.95, 254pp, tp, cover by Lauren Helpern & David Gallo) Reprint (Harper & Row 1976) Hugo-winning post-holocaust SF novel.


Head Injuries Conrad Williams (Dufour/Do-Not Press 1-899344-36-5, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $12.95, 206pp, tp, cover by Conrad Williams) Dark fantasy novel. Old friends haunted by their past reunite in an offseason seaside town. First US edition; this is the Do-Not Press edition (not previously listed) with Dufour stickers. Order from Dufour Editions, PO Box 7, Chester Springs PA 19425-0007; (610) 458-5005; fax (610) 458-7103.


The Resurrected Man Sean Williams (HarperCollins Australia/Voyager 0-7322-5903-7, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], A$14.95, 609pp, pb, cover by Shaun Tan) SF thriller of teleportation devices and the serial murder of the same duplicated person.


Otherland: City of Golden Shadow Tad Williams (SFBC #00240, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $12.50, 770pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland] Reprint (DAW 1996) SF novel of virtual reality, first in the series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Otherland: River of Blue Fire Tad Williams (DAW 0-88677-777-1, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $24.95, 634pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland] Near-future SF novel, second in the series about intrigue and global conspiracy conducted in a fantasy virtual reality.


Otherland: River of Blue Fire Tad Williams (SFBC #00243, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $12.50, 634pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Otherland] Reprint (DAW 1998) SF/fantasy novel of virtual reality, second in the series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


To Green Angel Tower, Part 1 Tad Williams (DAW 0-88677-598-1, Jul ’98, $6.99, 815pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Memory, Sorrow & Thorn] Reissue (DAW 1993) fantasy novel, first half of the third book in “Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn”. Fifth printing.


To Green Angel Tower, Part 2 Tad Williams (DAW 0-88677-606-6, Jul ’98, $6.99, 815pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Memory, Sorrow & Thorn] Reissue (DAW 1993) fantasy novel, second half of the third book in “Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn”. Third printing.


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