The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000


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Probability Moon Nancy Kress (SFBC #14747, Sep 2000, $11.98, 334pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Probability] Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Stinger Nancy Kress (Tor 0-812-54038-7, Jul 2000, $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Rob Santora) [Oaths and Miracles] Reprint (Forge 1998) associational thriller of possibly bioengineered diseases, sequel to Oaths and Miracles.


King Kelson’s Bride Katherine Kurtz (Ace 0-441-00732-5, Jun 2000, $22.95, 387pp, hc, cover by Jon Sullivan) [Deryni] Fantasy novel in the “Deryni” series. Despite heartache and intrigues, Kelson picks a bride without more tragedy ensuing.


Vertigo Visions: Artwork from the Cutting Edge of Comics Alisa Kwitney (Watson-Guptill 0-8230-5603-1, May 2000, $29.95, 191pp, hc, cover by Dave McKean) Art book showcasing art from DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint, by artists including Charles Vess, Ian Miller, Gahan Wilson, Clive Barker, Michael Wm. Kaluta, and many more. Test by Alisa Kwitney. Copyrighted by DC Comics.


The Black Swan Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-890-5, May 2000, $6.99, 402pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) Reprint (DAW 1999) fantasy retelling of Swan Lake.


Brightly Burning Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-889-1, May 2000, $24.95, 406pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Heralds] Fantasy novel, a standalone in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series, the story of legendary Herald Lavan Firestorm.


Brightly Burning Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #07406, Jul 2000, $12.50, 406pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Heralds] Reprint (DAW 2000) fantasy novel, a standalone in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series, the story of legendary Herald Lavan Firestorm. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Fire Rose Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-31967-1, Jan 2001, $6.99, 433pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reissue (Baen 1995) gothic fantasy novel. This appears to be the first edition (0-671-87687-2) with a new dust jacket.


Owlknight Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (SFBC #06811, Jan 2000, $12.50, 326pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Owlflight] Reprint (DAW 1999) fantasy novel in the “Valdemar” series, third in the “Darian’s Tale” (or “Owlflight”) trilogy 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.


Owlknight Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-916-2, Nov 2000, $6.99, 450pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Darian’s Tale] Reprint (DAW 1999) fantasy novel in the “Valdemar” series, third in the “Darian’s Tale” (or “Owlflight”) trilogy set after the “Mage Storms” trilogy.


The White Gryphon Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-682-1, Nov 2000, $6.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Wars] Reissue (DAW 1995) fantasy novel, book two of “The Mage Wars” trilogy, part of the “Valdemar” series. Sixth printing.


The Otherworld Mercedes Lackey, Mark Shepherd & Holly Lisle (Baen 0-671-57852-9, Feb 2000, $6.99, 627pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Serrated Edge] Omnibus of the second and third novels in the “Serrated Edge” series: Wheels of Fire by Mercedes Lackey & Mark Shepherd (1992) and When the Bough Breaks by Mercedes Lackey & Holly Lisle (1993).


The Devil Is Dead R. A. Lafferty (Wildside Press 1-880448-95-5, 1999, $15.00, 224pp, tp) Reprint (Avon 1971) metaphysical fantasy novel. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com


Fourth Mansions R. A. Lafferty (Wildside Press 1-880448-96-3, 1999, $15.00, 252pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1969) SF novel. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com


Lafferty in Orbit R. A. Lafferty (Wildside Press 1-880448-68-8, 1999, $15.00, 220pp, tp, cover by Lissanne Lake) Reprint (Broken Mirrors 1991) collection of 19 stories. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com


Past Master R. A. Lafferty (Wildside Press 1-880448-99-8, 1999, $15.00, 248pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1968) absurdist SF novel, a Hugo and Nebula nominee. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com


Sindbad: The 13th Voyage R. A. Lafferty (Wildside Press 1-880448-64-5, 1999, $15.00, 158pp, tp, cover by Lissanne Lake) Reprint (Broken Mirrors 1989, not seen) SF novel. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com


Mars Crossing Geoffrey A. Landis (Tor 0-312-87201-1, Dec 2000, $24.95, 331pp, hc) SF novel of the third in a series of disastrous manned missions to Mars. A first novel.


Mizora: A Prophecy Mary E. Bradley Lane (Syracuse University Press 0-8156-2839-0, Jun 2000, $14.95, 147pp, tp, cover by Fred Wellner) Reprint (Dillingham 1890 as by Princess Vera Zarovitch) feminist utopian SF novel. Edited and with a new critical introduction by Jean Pfaelzer. Order from Syracuse University Press, 1600 Jamesville Ave., Syracuse NY 13244-5160; orders 800-365-8929; add $4.00 shipping.


The Time Bike Jane Langton (HarperCollins 0-06-028437-4, May 2000, $15.95, 176pp, hc, cover by Erik Blegvad) [Hall Family Chronicles] Young-adult fantasy novel, the sixth in a series about the Hall family and their unusual adventures. Eddy’s new bike lets him travel in time.


Blood Dance Joe R. Lansdale (Subterranean Press 1-892284-66-9, Mar 2000, $40.00, 203pp, hc, cover by Mark A. Nelson) Associational western, with some mystical elements, volume three of “The Lost Lansdale”. The author’s introduction discusses the book’s history. Illustrated by Mark A. Nelson. This is a signed (by Lansdale), limited edition of 1000; a lettered edition of 18 was announced but not seen. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; www.subterraneanpress.com


The Bottoms Joe R. Lansdale (Subterranean Press 1-892284-60-X, May 2000, $150.00, 332pp, hc, cover by Alan Clark) Horror novel based on his earlier novella ’Mad Dog Summer’. This is a signed, limited, slipcased edition of 400. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; www.subterraneanpress.com


The Bottoms Joe R. Lansdale (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-89296-704-8, Aug 2000, $24.95, 328pp, hc, cover by Herman Estevez) Reprint (Subterranean 2000) horror novel based on his earlier novella ’Mad Dog Summer’.


Freezer Burn Joe R. Lansdale (Warner 0-446-60882-3, Sep 2000, $6.99, 242pp, pb, cover by Herman Estevez) Reprint (Crossroads Press 1999) associational detective novel of carnival freaks.


High Cotton: Selected Stories of Joe R. Lansdale Joe R. Lansdale (Golden Gryphon Press 0-9655901-2-7, Sep 2000, $23.95, 267pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Collection of 21 stories which the author describes as his favorites. Lansdale provides a foreword and separate introductions to each story, describing their genesis. Available from Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; www.goldengryphon.com


The Long Ones Joe R. Lansdale (Necro Publications 1-889186-15-5, Jan 2000, $45.00, 217pp, hc, cover by Chris Trammell) Collection of four novellas, one original, and an afterword by the author. Illustrated by Robert Copley. This is a signed limited edition of 400; a deluxe traycased edition of 26 ($175.00) was announced but not seen. Necro Publications, PO Box 540298, Orlando FL 32854-0298; www.necropublications.com; add $3.00 postage.


Legend of the Five Rings: The Unicorn A. L. Lassieur (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1658-3, Sep 2000, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Legend of the Five Rings: Clan War] Fantasy novelization based on the trading-card game, “The Clan War” #2. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Pitch Black Frank Lauria (St. Martin’s 0-312-97088-9, Feb 2000, $5.99, 195pp, pb) Novelization of the SF horror movie. Copyrighted by Polygram Holding.


Avalon: The Return of King Arthur Stephen R. Lawhead (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80297-X, Dec 2000, $6.99, 484pp, pb, cover by Paul Stinson) Reprint (Avon Eos 1999) near-future Arthurian fantasy.


The Black Rood Stephen R. Lawhead (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105034-2, Jun 2000, $25.00, 437pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) [Celtic Crusades] Historical novel with fantasy elements, second in the “Celtic Crusades” trilogy. First US edition (Voyager 2/00).


The Iron Lance Stephen R. Lawhead (HarperPrism 0-06-105109-8, Apr 2000, $6.99, 630pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) [Celtic Crusades] Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1998) historical novel with fantasy elements, first in the “Celtic Crusades” trilogy.


Sudden Impact: Unsafe Reading at Any Speed Rick Lawler (iUniverse.com/toExcel 1-58348-585-6, Mar 2000, $9.95, 144pp, tp) Collection of 15 “hard-hitting” stories, seven original, most with SF or horror elements. The author’s introduction is taken from an article on “Dangerous” fiction. This is print-on-demand book, available online from www.iUniverse.com, or iUniverse.com, 620 N. 48th St., Suite 201, Lincoln NE 68504-3467.


Pisces Rising Martha C. Lawrence (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-20298-9, Mar 2000, $23.95, 254pp, hc) [Elizabeth Chase] Mystery novel, fourth in the “Elizabeth Chase” series about a detective/parapsychologist with psychic abilities.


Muskrat Courage Philip Lawson (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-26207-8, Jun 2000, $23.95, 277pp, hc, cover by Joseph Daniel Fiedler) [Will Keats] Associational detective novel, sequel to Would It Kill You to Smile?. Lawson is a pseudonym for Michael Bishop and Paul Di Filippo.


Among the Missing Richard Laymon (Leisure 0-8439-4788-8, Oct 2000, $5.99, 393pp, pb) Associational non-supernatural horror novel. First US edition (Headline 1999).


Once Upon a Halloween Richard Laymon (CD Publications 1-58767-012-7, Oct 2000, $40.00, 252pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) Horror novel of a haunted house and human sacrifice. This is a signed, limited edition of 2,000. Order from Cemetery Dance Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009; website [www.cemeterydance.com].


One Rainy Night Richard Laymon (Leisure 0-8439-4690-3, Feb 2000, $5.99, 410pp, pb) Horror novel. A black rain drives people mad. First US edition (Headline 1991).


The Left Hand of Darkness Ursula K. Le Guin (Ace 0-441-00731-7, Jul 2000, $12.95, 304pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1969) classic SF novel, winner of the Hugo and Nebula Award.


The Left Hand of Darkness Ursula K. Le Guin (Ace 0-441-47812-3, Jul 2000, $6.99, 304pp, pb, cover by Alex Ebel) Reissue (Ace 1969) classic SF novel, winner of the Hugo and Nebula Award. 57th Printing.


Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea Ursula K. Le Guin (Bantam Spectra 0-553-28873-3, Apr 2000, $6.99, 252pp, pb, cover by Ian Miller & John Jude Palencar) [Earthsea] Reissue (Atheneum 1990) Nebula Award-winning YA fantasy novel, fourth in the “Earthsea” series. Tenth printing.


The Telling Ursula K. Le Guin (Harcourt 0-15-100567-2, Sep 2000, $24.00, 264pp, hc) [League of All Worlds] SF novel in the “Hainish” cycle. An Observer for the Ekumen visits a world where old beliefs have been banned.


The Telling Ursula K. Le Guin (SFBC #15258, Oct 2000, $11.98, 264pp, hc) [League of All Worlds] Reprint (Harcourt 2000) SF novel in the “Hainish” cycle. This is similar to the Harcourt edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Naming of Parts Tim Lebbon (Firebird/PS Publishing 1-902880-16-X, Jul 2000, $14.00, 80pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Naming of Parts] Horror novella about zombies. Introduction by Steve Rasnic Tem. This is a signed, limited edition of 300; a hardcover edition of 200 (-17-1, $40.00) was announced but not seen. The trade paperback is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First St., Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; orders 800-353-3575; e-mail: [sales@firebirddistributing.com].


Magic: The Gathering: The Myths of Magic ed. Jess Lebow (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1529-3, Aug 2000, $7.99, 343pp, pb, cover by Michael Sutfin) [Magic: The Gathering] Original anthology of 10 stories and one novel excerpt based on the fantasy card games.


Octoberland Adam Lee (Avon Eos 0-380-80628-2, Jan 2000, $6.50, 308pp, pb, cover by Thomas Canty) [Dominions of Irth] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 1998 as by A.A. Attanasio) fantasy novel, book three of “The Dominions of Irth”.


The Bighead Edward Lee (Overlook Connection Press/Infinity 1-892950-13-8, 1999, $20.00, tp, cover by Erik Wilson) Reprint (Necro 1997, not listed) horror novel of a depraved monster that is more than the inbred homicidal rapist he appears. This is the author’s preferred version, restoring part of the final 20 pages; copyrighted 1999 by Lee Seymour. Illustrated by Erik Wilson. Order from Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 526, Woodstock GA 30188; www.overlookconnection.com


Double Full Moon Night Gentry Lee (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57336-5, Feb 2000, $6.99, 405pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Rama] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1999) SF novel, sequel to Bright Messengers, set in the “Rama” universe.


The Tranquility Wars Gentry Lee (Bantam Spectra 0-553-09008-9, Dec 2000, $23.95, 481pp, hc, cover by Gregory Bridges) SF novel. Colonies spread throughout the solar system are battling each other for control while plagued by space pirates.


Partners in Necessity Sharon Lee & Steve Miller (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-01-0, Feb 2000, $16.00, 850pp, tp, cover by Michael Herring) [Liaden] Omnibus of three SF adventure novels of the “Liaden” universe: Conflict of Honors (1988), Agent of Change (1988), and Carpe Diem (1989). A scene previously edited out of Conflict of Honors has been restored. Introduction by Anne McCaffrey. A hardcover edition (-10-X, $50.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.MeishaMerlin.com]; add $6.00 postage.


X-Men Legends ed. Stan Lee (Berkley Boulevard 0-425-17082-9, Jun 2000, $12.00, 261pp, tp, cover by Vince Evans) [X-Men] Original anthology of 13 stories based on the comic books. Illustrations by Mike Zeck. Packaged by BP Books. Copyrighted by Marvel Entertainment Group.


The Secret Books of Venus I & II Tanith Lee (SFBC #05797, Dec ’99, $14.98, 426pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Secret Books of Venus] Omnibus of two dark fantasy novels set in an alternate 18th-century Venice: Faces Under Water (1998) and Saint Fire (1999). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0699-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


White as Snow Tanith Lee (Tor 0-312-86993-2, Dec 2000, $23.95, 319pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Fairy-tale retelling of “Snow White”. Introduction by “Fairy Tale Series” editor Terri Windling.


Wolf Tower Tanith Lee (Penguin/Dutton Children’s Books 0-525-46394-1, May 2000, $15.99, 223pp, hc, cover by Victor Lee) [Claidi Journals] Young-adult fantasy, Book I of “The Claidi Journals”. An orphaned teen serves a cruel royal family. First US edition (Hodder Children’s Books 1998 as The Law of the Wolf Tower).


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