The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001

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Starlight 3 ed. Patrick Nielsen Hayden (Tor 0-312-86780-8, Jul 2001, $24.95, 350pp, hc, cover by Edward Miller) Original anthology of 16 stories by authors including Stephen Baxter, Terry Bisson, and Maureen F. McHugh.

DragonLance: The Messenger Douglas Niles (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1571-4, Feb 2001, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [DragonLance: Icewall] Novelization based on the role-playing game, first volume in the “Icewall” trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

World Fall Douglas Niles (Ace 0-441-00855-0, Sep 2001, $14.95, 359pp, tp, cover by Jean Targete) [Seven Circles] Fantasy novel, book two of the “Seven Circles” trilogy. Druid priestess Miradel returns to her circle changed after being forced to live as a human.

The Song of the Earth Hugh Nissenson (Workman/Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 1-56512-298-4, May 2001, $24.95, 244pp, hc, cover by Hugh Nissenson) Near-future SF novel, a portrait of an artist as a young man — genetically engineered to be an old-fashioned “manual” artist. This includes 13 unpaginated pages of full-color reproductions of the author’s own artwork.

Saturn’s Race Larry Niven & Steven Barnes (Tor 0-812-58010-9, Jun 2001, $7.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Tor 2000) Near-future SF novel of a “perfect” society with a dark secret.

The Burning City Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle (Pocket 0-671-03661-0, Jun 2001, $6.99, 613pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Mana; Burning City] Reprint (Pocket 2000) pre-historic Los Angeles fantasy, first in a duology.

Man-Kzin Wars IX ed. Larry Niven (Baen 0-671-31838-1, Jan 2002, $22.00, 339pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Man-Kzin Wars] Original anthology set in Larry Niven’s Known Space universe. This has stories by Poul Anderson, Hal Colebatch, Paul Chafe, and Larry Niven.

Lirael, Daughter of the Clayr Garth Nix (HarperCollins 0-06-027823-4, Apr 2001, $16.95, 487pp, hc, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) [Abhorsen] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Sabriel. Sabriel’s son Prince Sameth, unable to fight necromancers like his mother, teams up with Lirael, who lacks her people’s ability to see the future, but has useful talents of her own. First US edition (Allen & Unwin Australia 2001).

The Seventh Tower: Above the Veil Garth Nix (Scholastic LucasBooks 0-439-17685-9, Apr 2001, $4.99, 248pp, tp, cover by Steve Rawlings) [Seventh Tower] Young-adult novel, fourth in a series of six. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

The Seventh Tower: Into Battle Garth Nix (Scholastic LucasBooks 0-439-17686-7, Aug 2001, $4.99, 201pp, tp, cover by Steve Rawlings) [Seventh Tower] Young-adult fantasy novel, fifth in a series of six. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

The Seventh Tower: The Violet Keystone Garth Nix (Scholastic LucasBooks 0-439-17687-5, Nov 2001, $4.99, 233pp, tp, cover by Steve Rawlings) [Seventh Tower] Young-adult fantasy novel, sixth in a series of six. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Dark Universe William F. Nolan (Stealth Press 1-58881-035-6, Oct 2001, $29.95, 470pp, hc, cover by Marc Raddle) Collection of 41 stories, chosen by Nolan as his best work from 1951-2001, arranged in the order written. Introduction by Christopher Conlon; preface and individual story introductions by Nolan. Available online at [www.stealthpress.com], or from Stealth Press, 336 College Ave., Lancaster PA 17603.

California Sorcery ed. William F. Nolan & William Schafer (Ace 0-441-00808-9, Feb 2001, $5.99, 274pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) Reprint (CD Publications 1999) original anthology of 12 stories, three reprints. Authors include Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, and Ray Bradbury. There are introductions by Christopher Conlon and William F. Nolan.

The Third Chair Bruce Nortell (Lendtroninc 0-9674812-1-X, Mar 2001, $24.95, 396pp, tp) Science fiction and fantasy novel combining visits to Middle Earth and outer space. Available from Lendtroninc, 1220 Market Building, Wilmington DE 19801, or online from [www.bookch.com].

The Gates to Witch World Andre Norton (Tor 0-765-30050-8, Dec 2001, $27.95, 461pp, hc, cover by Mark Harrison) [Witch World] Omnibus of the first three “Witch World” novels: Witch World (1963), Web of the Witch World (1964), and Year of the Unicorn (1965). Introduction by C.J. Cherryh.

Star Soldiers Andre Norton (Baen 0-671-31827-6, Aug 2001, $18.00, 434pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) SF omnibus of two SF novels, Star Guard (1955) and Star Rangers (1953).

Time Traders Andre Norton (SFBC #34453, Jan 2001, $11.98, 370pp, hc, cover by Carol Russo) [Time Traders] Reprint (Baen 2000) SF omnibus of the first two novels in the “Time Traders” or “Ross Murdock” series: The Time Traders (1958) and Galatic Derelict (1959). This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Time Traders Andre Norton (Baen 0-671-31829-2, Aug 2001, $6.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Carol Russo) [Time Traders] Reprint (Baen 2000) SF omnibus of the first two novels in the “Time Traders” or “Ross Murdock” series: The Time Traders (1958) and Galactic Derelict (1959).

Time Traders II: The Defiant Agents/Key Out of Time Andre Norton (Baen 0-671-31968-X, Feb 2001, $19.00, 370pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Time Traders] SF omnibus of Norton’s last two solo novels in the “Time Traders” or “Ross Murdock” series: The Defiant Agents (1962) and Key Out of Time (1963).

Time Traders II: The Defiant Agents/Key Out of Time Andre Norton (SFBC #37707, Jul 2001, $10.98, 370pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Time Traders] Reprint (Baen 2001) SF omnibus of Norton’s last two solo novels in the “Time Traders” or “Ross Murdock” series: The Defiant Agents (1962) and Key Out of Time (1963). This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Leopard in Exile Andre Norton & Rosemary Edghill (Tor 0-312-86428-0, Apr 2001, $24.95, 347pp, hc) [Shadow of Albion] Fantasy historical adventure novel, sequel to Shadow of Albion.

Leopard in Exile Andre Norton & Rosemary Edghill (SFBC #36476, May 2001, $12.50, 347pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) [Shadow of Albion] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy historical adventure novel, sequel to Shadow of Albion. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Knight or Knave Andre Norton & Sasha Miller (Tor 0-312-87337-9, Jun 2001, $23.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan] Fantasy novel. Second in the “Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan” after To the King a Daughter.

Knight or Knave Andre Norton & Sasha Miller (SFBC #37197, Jun 2001, $12.98, 318pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel. Second in the “Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan” after To the King a Daughter. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

To the King a Daughter Andre Norton & Sasha Miller (Tor 0-812-57757-4, Jun 2001, $6.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel, volume one of “The Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan”.

Five Mile House Karen Novak (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-159-1, Oct 2001, $14.95, 228pp, tp, cover by Henry Meynell Rheam) Reprint (Bloomsbury USA 2000, not seen) contemporary ghost story. An ex-police detective moves into a haunted house and runs into Wiccans seeking an ancient magical text.

Advanced Mythology Jody Lynn Nye (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-47-9, Sep 2001, $16.00, 395pp, tp, cover by Don Maitz) [Mythology] Fantasy novel, the fourth in the “Mythology” series. Keith Doyle and the Little Folk face mysterious forces and an industrial spy. A hardcover edition (-46-0, $30.00) was announced but not seen. Order online at [www.meishamerlin.com], or from Meisha Merlin, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031.

Halo: The Fall of Reach Eric Nylund (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45132-5, Nov 2001, $6.99, 340pp, pb) Novelization based on the computer game. Copyrighted by Microsoft.

BattleTech: Test of Vengeance Bryan Nystul (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45836-2, Jun 2001, $5.99, 269pp, pb) [Battletech] Novelization, #51 in the series based on the role-playing games. A first novel.

Beasts Joyce Carol Oates (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0896-4, Jan 2002, $15.95, 138pp, hc, cover by Henry Fuseli) Associational non-supernatural gothic horror novella. A college student in the 1970s gets involved with a charismatic professor with a sculptress wife.

Faithless: Tales of Transgression Joyce Carol Oates (HarperCollins/Ecco Press 0-06-018525-2, Mar 2001, $27.00, 386pp, hc) Associational collection of 21 crime and non-supernatural horror stories, one original.

The Crow: Shattered Lives & Broken Dreams ed. J. O’Barr & Ed Kramer (Donald M. Grant 1-880418-45-2, Mar 2001, $225.00, 526pp, hc) [Crow] Reprint (Del Rey 1998) original anthology of 20 stories and 10 poems inspired by the comic book and movies. This adds a Harlan Ellison story to the contents of the Del Rey trade paperback edition, which had dropped the Andrew Vachss story from the hardcover, and added one story by Ed Bryant; there are 19 full-page color illustrations previously printed only in black-and-white. This is a signed (by 39 artists and authors), slipcased, limited edition of 1,500. Donald M. Grant, PO Box 187, Hampton Falls NH 03844; [www.grantbooks.com]; add $7.00 shipping.

Planting Out Gerry O’Brien (Dufour/Colin Smythe 0-86140-440-8, Dec 2001, $29.95, 255pp, hc, cover by John Ireland) [Borough] Humorous fantasy novel, set in the same world of “The Borough” introduced in Cleaning Up. An Abbot has unholy plans involving a corpse. This is the Colin Smythe UK edition, with Dufour stickers. Order from Dufour Editions, PO Box 7, Chester Springs PA 19425-0007; 610-458-5005; email: [Dufour8023@aol.com]; website: [http://go.to/Dufour].

Angel: Bruja Mel Odom (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-0701-6, Aug 2001, $5.99, 325pp, pb) [Angel] Novelization based on the TV series, a spin-off of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Might and Magic: The Sea of Mist Mel Odom (HarperEntertainment 0-06-103163-1, Sep 2001, $6.99, 325pp, pb) Fantasy novelization, the first based on the computer game. Copyrighted by The 3DO Company.

The Rover Mel Odom (Tor 0-312-87882-6, Aug 2001, $25.95, 400pp, hc, cover by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt) [Rover] Fantasy novel. A halfling librarian’s life of adventure starts when he is sold into slavery in a far land.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Dream Boat Mel Odom (Pocket Archway 0-7434-1812-3, Dec 2001, $4.99, 130pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 40th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Pirate Pandemonium Mel Odom (Pocket Archway 0-671-04072-3, Feb 2001, $4.99, 177pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 35th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Phoenix Fire Tim O’Laughlin (Bodhidharma Publishing 0-615-11165-3, Apr 2001, $15.00, 343pp, tp, cover by James Osborne) Fantasy novel. Strangers united in California by past-life memories fight to save old-growth forests from their ancient foe. A first novel. This is copyrighted 1999, but did not appear until now. A print-on-demand book, available online at [www.bodhidharmapublishing.com] or from Bodhidharma Publishing, 10849 Ambassador Drive, Rancho Cordova CA 95670.

The Impossible Bird Patrick O’Leary (Tor 0-765-30337-X, Jan 2002, $25.95, 366pp, hc) Quasi-SF novel. Two estranged brothers who were abducted by aliens as children have weird encounters when they try to find each other again.

Other Voices, Other Doors Patrick O’Leary (Fairwood Press 0-9668184-3-1, Nov 2000, $17.99, 197pp, tp, cover by Rick Leider) Collection of eight stories, nine essays, and 28 poems. Foreword by Gene Wolfe. Order from Fairwood Press, 5203 Quincy Ave SE, Auburn WA 98092; [www.fairwoodpress.com].

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