The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001


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The Secret of Platform 13 Eva Ibbotson (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130286-0, Oct 2001, $5.99, 231pp, tp, cover by Kevin Hawkes) Reissue (Macmillan Children’s Books 1994) young-adult humorous fantasy. Illustrated by Sue Porter. Tenth printing.


Which Witch? Eva Ibbotson (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130427-8, Sep 2001, $5.99, 231pp, tp, cover by Kevin Hawkes) Reissue (Macmillan Children’s Books 1979) young-adult humorous fantasy. Fourth printing.


The Sand Wars, Volume 1 Charles Ingrid (DAW 0-88677-956-1, Jan 2001, $7.99, 634pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate & Frank Morris) [Sand Wars] Omnibus of the first three of six military SF novels in the series: Solar Kill (1987), Lasertown Blues (1988), and Celestial Hit List (1988). Ingrid is a pen name for Rhondi V. Salsitz.


The Sand Wars, Volume 2 Charles Ingrid (DAW 0-88677-972-3, Feb 2001, $7.99, 576pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Sand Wars] Omnibus of three SF novels: Alien Salute (1989); Return Fire (1989), and Challenge Met (1990). Ingrid is a pen name for Rhondi V. Salsitz.


Geomancer Ian Irvine (Viking Australia 0-670-91226-3, Sep 2001, A$29.95, 621pp, tp, cover by Nick Stathopoulos) [Three Worlds: Well of Echoes] Fantasy novel, first in “The Well of Echoes” series set in the “Three Worlds” of “The View from the Mirror” quartet.


A Shadow on the Glass Ian Irvine (Warner Aspect 0-446-60984-6, Jul 2001, $6.99, 654pp, pb, cover by Mark Sofilas) [Three Worlds: View from the Mirror] Fantasy novel, Volume One in “The View from the Mirror” quartet. The uneasy co-existence of human races from three different worlds is disrupted by a magic mirror. First US edition (Penguin Australia 1998).


The Tower on the Rift Ian Irvine (Warner Aspect 0-446-60985-4, Jan 2002, $7.50, 659pp, pb, cover by Mark Sofilas) [Three Worlds: View from the Mirror] Fantasy novel, Volume Two in “The View from the Mirror” quartet. Three species of humans seek the knowledge of the Twisted Mirror. First US edition (Penguin Australia 1998).


Rip Van Winkle Washington Irving (North-South/SeaStar/Books of Wonder 1-58717-039-6, Sep 2000, $19.95, 109pp, hc, cover by Arthur Rackham) Reprint (Heinemann 1905) fantasy novella, illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Afterword by Peter Glassman. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now.


The MacPherson Criticality J. D. Isaacs (D3 Press 1-931008-00-0, Apr 2001, $7.50, 333pp, tp) [Engineers and Assassins] Military SF novel, first in the “Engineers and Assassins” series. Order from D3 Press, PO Box 1425, Warrenville IL 60555; [www.d3press.com].


The World Tree Sarah Isidore (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80320-8, Nov 2001, $6.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Rowena Morrill) [Daughters of Bast] Fantasy novel, the third in the “Daughters of Bast” Celtic/Egyptian fantasy series.


Timeshift Phillip Ellis Jackson (AmErica House 1-58851-433-1, May 2001, $19.95, 211pp, tp) SF novel, first in a trilogy. New technology allows viewing of the past, and may provide answers needed to save all mankind from a toxic “ash”. This is copyrighted 2000, but not seen until now. Order online from America House Book Publishers at [www.publishamerica.com].


Nine Magic Wishes Shirley Jackson & Miles Hyman (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-35525-8, Oct 2001, $16.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by Hyman Miles) Reprint (Crowell-Collier Press 1963) children’s picture-book with text by Jackson, and new illustrations by Miles Hyman.


The Devil’s Night David Jacobs (Berkley Boulevard 0-425-17860-9, Feb 2001, $6.99, 252pp, pb, cover by Jeff Albrecht) [Universal Monsters] Movie tie-in horror novel, second in the “Universal Monsters” series based on the movie monsters. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Publishing Rights.


The Stone of Light, Volume III: Paneb the Ardent Christian Jacq (Pocket 0-7434-0348-7, Mar 2001, $16.00, 392pp, tp, cover by Gary Halsey) [Stone of Light] Historical novel of ancient Egypt, with fantasy elements. Translated from the French (XO Editions 2000 as Paneb l’Ardent) by Sue Dyson.


The Stone of Light: Nefer the Silent Christian Jacq (Pocket 0-7434-0346-0, Apr 2000, $16.00, 388pp, tp) [Stone of Light] Historical novel of ancient Egypt, with fantasy elements. Volume one in a new series set in a forbidden ancient city. Translated from the French (XO Editions as Nefer le Silencieux) by Sue Dyson. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. First US edition (S&S UK 3/00).


The Stone of Light: The Place of Truth Christian Jacq (Pocket 0-7434-0349-5, Aug 2001, $16.00, 369pp, tp, cover by Gary Halsey) [Stone of Light] Historical novel of ancient Egypt, with fantasy elements. Volume four in a new series set in a forbidden ancient city. Translated from the French (XO Editions 2001 as La Place de Verite) by Sue Dyson. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 7/01).


Castaways of the Flying Dutchman Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23601-5, Mar 2001, $22.95, 327pp, hc, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Ben and Ned] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in a new series about a boy and his dog who travel through time.


The Legend of Luke Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-00773-2, Feb 2001, $6.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1999) young-adult talking animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series. Luke, father of Martin, is the first “Redwall” warrior.


Lord Brocktree Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-00872-0, Sep 2001, $6.99, 345pp, pb, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Philomel; Hutchinson 2000) young-adult talking animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series.


A Redwall Winter’s Tale Brian Jacques (Penguin Putnam/Philomel 0-399-23346-6, Sep 2001, $18.95, 72pp, hc, cover by Christopher Denise) [Redwall] Young-adult picture book in the “Redwall” series, a story illustrated by Christopher Denise. Traveling players come to Redwall, and the Dibbuns hear the story of Snow Badger who brings the snow.


Taggerung Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23720-8, Sep 2001, $23.99, 438pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] YA fantasy, the 14th in the “Redwall” series. Illustrated by Peter Standley. An otter, kidnapped from Redwall as a baby, grows to rebel against his new clan and seeks his home. First US edition (Hutchinson 8/01).


With Signs & Wonders: An International Anthology of Jewish Fabulist Fiction ed. Daniel M. Jaffe (Invisible Cities Press 0-9679683-5-6, May 2001, $26.00, xxv + 333pp, hc, cover by Morris Watts-Zagha) Original anthology of 25 stories, nine previously published in English, many newly translated. Authors including Moacyr Scliar, Steve Stern, and Dina Rubina. Jaffe’s introduction discusses the Jewish fabulist tradition. Order from Invisible Cities Press, 50 State St., Montpelier VT 05602; website: [www.invisiblecitiespress.com].


The Crystal Prison Robin Jarvis (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-107-4, Sep 2001, $17.95, 249pp, hc, cover by Leonid Gore) [Deptford Mice] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Deptford Mice” trilogy about mice battling evil rats. Afterword by Peter Glassman. First US edition (Macdonald Young Books UK 1989).


The Dark Portal Robin Jarvis (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-112-0, Sep 2001, $6.95, 239pp, tp, cover by Leonid Gore) [Deptford Mice] Reprint (Purnell 1989) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Deptford Mice” trilogy about mice battling evil rats.


Wyrd Museum: The Fatal Strand Robin Jarvis (Troll 0-8167-7007-7, Apr 2001, $4.95, 524pp, pb, cover by Shi Chen) [Wyrd Museum] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Wyrd Museum” trilogy about kids in a magical museum. First US edition (Collins UK 1998).


Wyrd Museum: The Raven’s Knot Robin Jarvis (Troll 0-8167-7006-9, 2001, $4.95, 416pp, pb, cover by Shi Chen) [Wyrd Museum] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Wyrd Museum” trilogy about kids in a magical museum. First US edition (Collins UK 1996).


Wyrd Museum: The Woven Path Robin Jarvis (Troll 0-8167-7005-0, 2001, $4.95, 409pp, pb, cover by Shi Chen) [Wyrd Museum] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Tales from the Wyrd Museum” trilogy about kids in a magical museum. First US edition (Collins UK 1995).


The Queen’s Mirror: Fairy Tales by German Women 1780-1900 ed. Shawn C. Jarvis & Jeannine Blackwell (University of Nebraska Press 0-8032-6181-0, May 2001, $29.95, 372pp, tp, cover by John Anster Fitzgerald) Anthology of 28 literary fairy tales originally written in German, translated by the editors. Blackwell’s introduction places the tales in cultural context; Jarvis’s afterword provides thematic analysis. Separate introductions to each author are included. There is a biblography. A hardcover edition ($60.00, -1299-2) was announced but not seen. Available from University of Nebraska Press, 233 N. 8th St., Lincoln NE 68588-0255; orders 800-755-1105; e-mail [pressmail@unl.edu]; website: [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu].


Voice of the Blood Jemiah Jefferson (Leisure 0-8439-4830-2, Feb 2001, $5.99, 283pp, pb) Horror novel. A bored grad student in molecular biology becomes a vampire.


Aztec Blood Gary Jennings (Tor/Forge 0-312-86251-2, Aug 2001, $25.95, 525pp, hc) [Aztec] Associational historical novel, third in series begun in Aztec.


The Riddle of Penncroft Farm Dorothea Jensen (Harcourt/Gulliver Books 0-15-216441-3, Jul 2001, $6.00, 254pp, tp) Reprint (Harcourt 1989) young-adult ghost novel.


The Last Star at Dawn Oliver Johnson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45645-9, Apr 2001, $7.50, 437pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Lightbringer] Reprint (Roc 1999) Fantasy novel, book three of the “Lightbringer” trilogy.


Feather in the Wind Norma Johnston (Marshall Cavendish 0-7614-5063-7, Apr 2001, $14.95, 192pp, hc, cover by Michael Hays) Young-adult fantasy novel. A New Jersey teen gets messages from a Native American ancestor 200 years dead. Johnston is a pen name; copyrighted by Dryden Harris St. John, Inc.


Water of Death Paul Johnston (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-27311-8, Mar 2001, $24.95, 391pp, hc) [Quinn (Quintilian) Dalrymple] Near-future SF thriller, the third featuring detective Dalrymple in a dystopian Edinburgh in 2021. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 1999).


Destiny in the Ashes William W. Johnstone (Pinnacle 0-7860-1332-X, Sep 2001, $5.99, 310pp, pb) [Ashes] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel in the long-running “Ashes” series.


Them William W. Johnstone (Pinnacle 0-7860-1425-3, Sep 2001, $5.99, 352pp, pb) Reissue (Zebra 1992) SF horror novel. This has a new ISBN, but indicates second printing.


Warriors from the Ashes William W. Johnstone (Pinnacle 0-7860-1190-4, Jan 2001, $5.99, 315pp, pb) [Ashes] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel in the long-running “Ashes” series.


The Mask and the Sorceress Dennis Jones (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97802-4, Apr 2001, $25.00, 454pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [House of the Pandragore] Fantasy novel, second in “The House of the Pandragore”. Prince Ilarion seeks his Aunt Theatana, who has escaped from the island where she was exiled for usurping his mother’s throne.


The Mask and the Sorceress Dennis Jones (SFBC #36622, May 2001, $12.50, 454pp, hc) [House of the Pandragore] Reprint (Eos 2001) fantasy novel, second in “The House of the Pandragore”. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Cart and Cwidder Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447313-9, Apr 2001, $6.95, 222pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1975) young-adult fantasy novel, volume one in the “Dalemark Quartet”. A hardcover edition (0-06-623745-9, $16.95, 214pp) is also available.


Castle in the Air Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447345-7, Aug 2001, $6.95, 298pp, pb, cover by Dan Craig) [Wizard’s Castle] Reprint (Methuen 1990) young-adult fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-029882-0, $16.95) is also available.


Charmed Life Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-029876-6, Apr 2001, $15.95, 261pp, hc) [Chrestomanci] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1977) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Chrestomanci” series.


Charmed Life Diana Wynne Jones (Morrow Beech Tree 0-688-15546-4, Apr 2001, $5.95, 218pp, tp, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reissue (Macmillan UK 1977) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Chrestomanci” series. Sixth printing.


Charmed Life Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-688-15546-4, Apr 2001, $5.95, 218pp, tp, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1977) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Chrestomanci” series.


The Chrestomanci Quartet Diana Wynne Jones (SFBC #33602, Dec 2000, $14.98, 664pp, hc, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Omnibus of four young-adult fantasy novels featuring the character Chrestomanci: Charmed Life (1977), Witch Week (1982), The Magicians of Caprona (1980), and The Lives of Christopher Chant (1988). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1439-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume I Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447268-X, Jan 2001, $6.95, 598pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) [Chrestomanci] Omnibus of two YA fantasy novels in the “Chrestomanci” series: Charmed Life (1977) and The Lives of Christopher Chant (1988).


The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume II Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447269-8, Jan 2001, $6.95, 548pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) [Chrestomanci] Omnibus of two YA fantasy novels in the “Chrestomanci” series: The Magicians of Caprona (1980) and Witch Week (1982).


The Crown of Dalemark Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447316-3, Apr 2001, $6.95, 486pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Mandarin 1993) young-adult fantasy novel, volume four in the “Dalemark Quartet”. A hardcover edition (-029874-X, $16.95, 471pp) is also available.


Dark Lord of Derkholm Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447336-8, Apr 2001, $6.95, 517pp, pb, cover by Jos. A. Smith) [Dark Lord of Derkholm] Reprint (Greenwillow 1998) young-adult humorous fantasy novel.


Dogsbody Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-441038-2, Aug 2001, $6.95, 261pp, pb, cover by Philippe Lardy) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1975) young-adult fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (0-06-029880-4, $15.95) is also available.


Drowned Ammet Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447314-7, Apr 2001, $6.95, 324pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1977) young-adult fantasy novel, volume two in the “Dalemark Quartet”. A hardcover edition (-029872-3, $16.95, 312pp) is also available.


Howl’s Moving Castle Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-441034-X, Aug 2001, $6.95, 329pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) [Wizard’s Castle] Reprint (Greenwillow 1986) young-adult fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-029881-2, $16.95) is also available.


The Lives of Christopher Chant Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-029877-4, Apr 2001, $15.95, 330pp, hc, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reprint (Morrow Greenwillow 1988) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Chrestomanci” series.


The Lives of Christopher Chant Diana Wynne Jones (Morrow Beech Tree 0-688-16365-3, Apr 2001, $5.95, 230pp, tp, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reissue (Morrow Greenwillow 1988) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Chrestomanci” series. Third printing.


The Magicians of Caprona Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-029878-2, Apr 2001, $15.95, 269pp, hc, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1980) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Chrestomanci” series.


The Magicians of Caprona Diana Wynne Jones (Morrow Beech Tree 0-688-16613-X, Apr 2001, $5.95, 223pp, tp, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reissue (Macmillan UK 1980) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Chrestomanci” series. Fourth printing.


Mixed Magics Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-029705-0, Apr 2001, $15.95, 138pp, hc, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Young-adult collection of four stories featuring the wizard-enforcer Chrestomanci. First US edition (Collins UK 2000).


The Spellcoats Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447315-5, Apr 2001, $6.95, 289pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1979) young-adult fantasy novel, volume three in the “Dalemark Quartet”. A hardcover edition (-029873-1, $16.95, 279pp) is also available.


Witch Week Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-029879-0, Apr 2001, $15.95, 270pp, hc, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reprint (Macmillan Children’s Books 1982) young-adult fantasy novel.


Witch Week Diana Wynne Jones (Morrow Beech Tree 0-688-15545-6, Apr 2001, $5.95, 211pp, tp, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reissue (Macmillan Children’s Books 1982) young-adult fantasy novel. Fifth printing.


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