The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999

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Strayers from Sheol H. R. Wakefield (Ash-Tree Press 1-899562-79-6, Jul ’99 [Aug ’99], $49.95, xxxi + 231pp, hc, cover by Paul Lowe); Reprint (Arkham House 1961) collection of 19 horror stories; four previously uncollected stories have been added. Introduction by Barbara Roden. This is a limited edition of 500.

Circle of Stones Anna Lee Waldo (St. Martin’s 0-312-19843-4, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $25.95, 432pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Druid Circle]; Historical novel with minor fantasy elements, first in “The Druid Circle” about the Welsh discovery of America three centuries before Columbus. A woman’s newborn son is believed to be the leader foretold by the Druids.

Wolf Time Lars Walker (Baen 0-671-57815-4, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $6.99, 305pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell); Contemporary fantasy novel. A history professor who can’t lie, a disc jockey, and a Norwegian poet find old Norse magic in Epsom, Minnesota.

Earth Alien Mark Walker (Marwalk Publications 1-893332-00-4, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $12.95, 415pp, tp); SF novel of an earthman “engulfed by the Cosmic Storm” and left stranded on an alien world.

Colossus: The Collected Science Fiction of Donald Wandrei, Second Edition Donald Wandrei (Fedogan & Bremer 1-878252-45-3, Aug ’99 [Sep ’99], $29.00, 461pp, hc, cover by Jon Arfstrom); Reprint (Fedogan & Bremer 1989) collection of 23 stories, revised and expanded with two previously unpublished stories, a recently discovered preface by the author, and photos. Revised biographic introduction by Richard L. Tierney. Limited to 1,000 copies. Available from Fedogan & Bremer, 3721 Minnehaha Avenue S., Minneapolis MN 55406.

No Go the Bogeyman: Scaring, Lulling, and Making Mock Marina Warner (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-22301-7, 1999 [Feb ’99], $35.00, 435pp, hc); Non-fiction, critical study of the roles of monstrous males in fairy tales and horror. Includes notes and index. First US edition (Chatto & Windus 1998).

Dragon Weather Lawrence Watt-Evans (Tor 0-312-86978-9, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $25.95, 480pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Obsidian Chronicles]; Fantasy novel. Dragons slay a boy’s family and leave him obsessed with seeking justice.

Dragon Weather Lawrence Watt-Evans (SFBC #06227, Nov ’99, $12.98, 480pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Obsidian Chronicles]; Reprint (Tor 1999) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Starfish Peter Watts (Tor 0-312-86855-3, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $23.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Lenie Clarke]; SF novel. Psychotic bioengineered workers in a Pacific rift face an ancient threat from below. A first novel.

Mennyms Alive Sylvia Waugh (Avon Camelot 0-380-72943-1, Jun ’99, $4.50, 224pp, tp, cover by Patrick Benson) [Mennyms]; Reprint (Julia MacRae 1996) young-adult fantasy novel, fifth in the series about a family of rag dolls passing for human.

Essential Saltes: An Experiment Don Webb (St. Martin’s 0-312-20302-0, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $22.95, 243pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky); Associational mystery novel with dark fantasy/surreal elements. A used-bookstore owner and fireworks operator tries to find his dead wife’s stolen ashes.

The Apocalypse Troll David Weber (Baen 0-671-57845-6, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $7.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Dru Blair); Reprint (Baen 1999) SF novel.

Echoes of Honor David Weber (Baen 0-671-57833-2, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $7.99, 718pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Honor Harrington]; Reprint (Baen 1998) military SF novel, eighth in the “Honor Harrington” series.

Field of Dishonor David Weber (Baen 0-671-57820-0, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $4.99, 311pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Honor Harrington]; Reprint (Baen 1994 as Honor Harrington: Field of Dishonor) military SF novel, fourth in the “Honor Harrington” series. This is the first hardcover edition, at a special price.

On Basilisk Station David Weber (Baen 0-671-57793-X, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $18.00, 342pp, hc, cover by Larry Schwinger) [Honor Harrington]; Reprint (Baen 1993) military SF novel, first in the “Honor Harrington” series. This is the first hardcover edition.

The War God’s Own David Weber (Baen 0-671-57792-1, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $7.99, 382pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Bahzell Bahnakson]; Reprint (Baen 1998) fantasy novel, sequel to Oath of Swords.

By Authors Possessed: The Demonic Novel in Russia Adam Weiner (Northwestern University 0-8101-1614-6, Nov ’98 [May ’99], $59.95, 318pp, hc); Non-fiction, a critical examination of Russian works in which demons appear, focusing on Gogol, Dostoevsky, Bely, Bulgakov, and Nabokov. Includes notes, bibliography, This is dated 1998, but not seen until now. Order from Northwestern University Press, Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Ave, Chicago IL 60628; credit card orders 800-621-2736; add $3.50 postage.

DragonLance: The Soulforge Margaret Weis (TSR 0-7869-1314-2, Jan ’99, $6.99, 408pp, tp, cover by Larry Elmore) [DragonLance: Raistlin Chronicles]; Reprint (TSR 1998) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game. Volume one of “The Raistlin Chronicles”. Copyrighted by TSR.

Dark Heart Margaret Weis & David Baldwin (HarperPrism 0-06-105791-6, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $5.99, 433pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Dragon’s Disciple]; Reprint (HarperPrism 1998) fantasy novel, book one of the “Dragon’s Disciple” series.

DragonLance: The Annotated Chronicles Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast/TSR 0-7869-1526-9, Nov ’99, $34.99, 1312pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [DragonLance: Chronicles]; Reprint (TSR 1988 as DragonLance Chronicles) omnibus of the three novelizations in the original “DragonLance Chronicles” series: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (1984), Dragons of Winter Night (1985), and Dragons of Spring Dawning (1985). This adds a new prologue by Hickman, and extensive marginal notes by the authors. Copyrighted by TSR.

Nightsword Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42462-X, Aug ’99, $6.99, 404pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Starshield]; Reprint (Del Rey 1998) science fantasy novel, second in the “Starshield” series.

DragonLance: Brothers in Arms Margaret Weis & Don Perrin (TSR 0-7869-1429-7, Aug ’99, $6.99, 476pp, hc, cover by Daniel Horne) [DragonLance: Raistlin Chronicles]; Fantasy novelization, based on the role-playing games. Book two of the “Raistlin Chronicles”. Copyrighted by TSR.

Fantastic Alice ed. Margaret Weis & Martin H. Greenberg (Ace 0-441-00634-5, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $5.99, 287pp, pb, cover by Richard Bober) [Alice]; Reprint (Ace 1995) original anthology based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”. Greenberg is credited only in the copyright.

DragonLance: Tales of the Fifth Age: Heroes and Fools ed. Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (TSR 0-7869-1346-0, Jul ’99, $6.99, 374pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) [DragonLance: Tales of the Fifth Age]; Original anthology of 14 stories set in the DragonLance world. Authors include Jeff Grubb, Nick O’Donohoe, and Margaret Weis & Don Perrin. Copyrighted by TSR.

Treasures of Fantasy ed. Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman & Martin H. Greenberg (HarperPrism 0-06-105630-8, Sep ’99, $6.50, 559pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll); Reprint (HarperPrism 1997) fantasy anthology.

Tales from the Eternal Archives #2: Earth, Air, Fire, Water ed. Margaret Weis, Robin McGrew, Janet Pack & Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-857-3, Nov ’99, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Jean-François Podevin); Original anthology of 13 stories, with introduction and prologue by McGrew. Authors include Tanya Huff, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Jane Lindskold. Only Weis is named as editor on the cover; the title page lists Pack and McGrew, and this is copyrighted by all three plus Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

Mood Shifts Dan Weiss (Black Plankton Press 0-9611236-1-3, Nov ’98 [Feb ’99], 168pp, tp, cover by Cathy Buburuz); Reprint (Black Plankton Press 1996) SF novel of a world where personality changes can be bought at the local Mood Shifts outlet. This is a heavily revised fourth edition. Available from Black Plankton Press, PO Box 1351, Cobb CA 95426; postage included in price.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Age of Aquariums David Cody & Bobbi J. G. Weiss (Pocket Archway 0-671-02676-3, Mar ’99, $4.50, 165pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]; Young-adult novelization, 20th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Prom Time David Cody & Bobbi J. G. Weiss (Pocket Archway 0-671-02816-2, May ’99, $4.50, 163pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]; Young-adult novelization, 21st in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Beyond the Gates Catherine Wells (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45696-3, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll); SF novel. Scientists called to identify an unknown creature upset a planet settled by an isolationist religious group.

Anticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human LIfe and Thought H. G. Wells (Dover 0-486-40673-3, 1999 [Jul ’99], $9.95, 179 + xvi, tp, cover by Jeff A. Menges); Reprint (Tauschnitz 1902) associational non-fiction, a collection of predictive essays. This has the author’s preface to the 1914 edition and a new introduction by Martin Gardner.

The Annotated H.G. Wells 5: When the Sleeper Wakes: A Critical Text of the 1899 New York and London First Edition H. G. Wells & Leon Stover (McFarland 0-7864-0666-6, Nov ’99, $55.00, 465pp, hc); Critical edition of the classic SF novel, edited and with introduction and appendices by Leon Stover. Order from McFarland & Company, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; add $4.00 postage.

The Death of the Necromancer Martha Wells (Avon Eos 0-380-78814-4, Jul ’99, $6.99, 573pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Element of Fire]; Reprint (Avon Eos 1998) fantasy mystery novel, set in the same world as The Element of Fire. A Nebula nominee.

Science Fiction Collectibles Identification & Price Guide Stuart W. Wells, III (Krause Publications 0-87341-684-8, Mar ’99, $19.95, 249pp, tp); Non-fiction guide to thousands of SF collectibles, mostly media-related and largely not text-based, but there are separate sections on books (classics and media tie-ins), and brief coverage of pulp magazines. Order from Krause Publications, Book Department PR99, 700 E. State St., Iola WI 54990-0001; credit card orders 800-258-0929; add $3.25 shipping.

Black on Black K. D. Wentworth (Baen 0-671-57788-3, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $6.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Black on Black]; SF novel. A felinoid raised by humans seeks his roots and finds a hostile welcome.

Empire of the Ants Bernard Werber (Bantam 0-553-57352-7, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $5.99, 307pp, pb, cover by Honi Werner); Reprint (Bantam UK 1996) SF novel of ants and a mysterious cellar. Translated by Margaret Rocques from the French (Albin 1991 as Les Fourmis).

The Shining Court Michelle West (DAW 0-88677-837-9, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $6.99, 737pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Sun Sword]; Fantasy novel, third in the “Sun Sword” series. Demon-made masks appear for the Festival of the Moon in Tor Leonne.

More Binscombe Tales: Sinister Sutangli Stories John Whitbourn (Ash-Tree Press 1-899562-72-9, Apr ’99, C$53.00, xvi+225pp, hc, cover by Alan Hunter); Collection of 12 supernatural stories, five original, set in the “Downs Country” of southern England. The afterword and introduction by Whitbourn discuss the story series. This edition is limited to 500 copies. A world-wide edition available in the US for $40.00 and in the UK for £25.00.

A Century of Welsh Myth in Children’s Literature Donna R. White (Greenwood Press 0-313-30570-6, Jul ’98 [Jan ’99], $55.00, 162pp, hc); Non-fiction, a historical overview of the use of Welsh myth in YA fiction, from the 19th century to the present. Discusses works based on the Mabinogion, from retellings to fiction by authors including Kenneth Morris, Alan Garner, Lloyd Alexander, Susan Cooper, and Jenny Nimmo. There are notes, bibliography and index. This is dated 1998, but not seen until now. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800.

Double Contact James White (Tor 0-312-87041-8, Oct ’99, $24.95, 300pp, hc, cover by John Berkey) [Sector General]; SF novel in the “Sector General” series. An ambulance mission into unknown space leads to first contact with two new races.

Mind Changer James White (Tor 0-812-54196-0, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $6.99, 301pp, pb, cover by John Berkey) [Sector General]; Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel in the “Sector General” series. Chief psychologist O’Mara retires.

Eagle Against the Stars Steve White (Baen 0-671-57846-4, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $6.99, 282pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman); SF novel. Aliens force America to trade with them as a first step in taking over the planet.

Emperor of Dawn Steve White (Baen 0-671-57797-2, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $6.99, 365pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Prince of Sunset]; SF novel, sequel to Prince of Sunset. An interstellar Empire needs heroes out of legend to save it.

The Book of Merlyn T. H. White (Ace 0-441-00663-9, Oct ’99, $12.00, 193pp, tp) [Once and Future King]; Reprint (University of Texas Press 1977) fantasy novel, companion to The Once and Future King.

The Sword in the Stone T. H. White (Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-440-98445-9, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $5.50, 288pp, pb, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Once and Future King]; Reissue (Collins 1938) young-adult Arthurian fantasy novel, first in the series published collectively as The Once and Future King. 44th printing.

Trapped Between the Lash and the Gun Arvella Whitmore (Penguin/Dial 0-8037-2384-9, Jan ’99, $16.99, 185pp, hc, cover by David Kahl); Young-adult time-travel fantasy. An African-American boy planning to join a contemporary gang travels back in time to a slave plantation.

The Fort at River’s Bend Jack Whyte (Tor/Forge 0-312-86597-X, Apr ’99, $24.95, 351pp, hc, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles: Sorcerer]; Historical Arthurian novel, fifth book in “The Camulod Chronicles”. First US edition (Viking Canada 1997 as The Sorcerer: Book One: The Fort at River’s Bend).

The Singing Sword Jack Whyte (Tor 0-812-55139-7, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $6.99, 542pp, pb, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles]; Reissue (Viking Canada 1993) historical Arthurian novel, second book in “The Camulod Chronicles”, now retitled “The Dream of Eagles”. Second printing.

The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis Jack Whyte (Tor/Forge 0-312-86598-8, Jun ’99, $23.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles: Sorcerer]; Historical Arthurian novel narrated by Merlin, second in “The Sorcerer” subseries, sixth book overall in “The Camulod Chronicles”. First US edition (Viking Canada 1997).

World of Darkness: Toreador Stewart Wieck (White Wolf 1-56504-801-6, Feb ’99, $5.99, 262pp, tp, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness]; Dark fantasy novel based on the “Clan” roleplaying games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

RanVan: Magic Nation Dian Wieler (Groundwood Books 0-88899-316-1, Oct ’98 [Dec ’99], $7.95, 229pp, tp, cover by Ludmilla Temertey) [RanVan]; Reprint (Groundwood Books Canada 1997) young-adult fantasy novel, third in a trilogy.

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