The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001


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Dark Masques ed. J. N. Williamson (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1455-5, Dec 2001, $6.99, 508pp, pb) Horror anthology omnibus combining Masques (1984) and Masques II (1987). Introduction by J.N. Williamson.


Terraforming Earth Jack Williamson (Tor 0-312-87200-3, Jun 2001, $24.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) SF novel. Refugees on the moon plan the rebuilding of Earth after a disastrous meteor strike.


Terraforming Earth Jack Williamson (SFBC #38594, Aug 2001, $12.50, 348pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Reprint (Tor 2001) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Passage Connie Willis (Bantam Spectra 0-553-11124-8, Apr 2001, $23.95, 594pp, hc, cover by Royce M. Becker) SF novel. A psychologist takes part in experiments to simulate near-death experience.


Passage Connie Willis (SFBC #36184, May 2001, $11.98, 674pp, hc, cover by Royce M. Becker) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2001) quasi-SF novel. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Passage Connie Willis (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58051-5, Jan 2002, $6.99, 780pp, pb, cover by Royce M. Becker) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2001) SF novel. A psychologist takes part in experiments to simulate near-death experience.


A Woman’s Liberation: A Choice of Futures By and About Women ed. Connie Willis & Sheila Williams (Warner Aspect 0-446-67742-6, Oct 2001, $12.95, 302 + xvi, tp, cover by Franco Accornero) Anthology of 10 feminist stories from Analog and Asimov’s. Authors include Octavia E. Butler, Anne McCaffrey, Ursula K. Le Guin. Introduction by Willis on the “liberation” of SF. Copyrighted by Penny Publications.


Wizards: Stories of Mischief, Magic and Mayhem ed. Jennifer Schwamm Willis (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-320-7, Oct 2001, $16.95, 323pp, tp, cover by N. C. Wyeth) Anthology of six stories and 13 excerpts from longer works. Authors include T.H. White, E. Nesbit, Roald Dahl, and Ursula K. Le Guin.


Game Plan Charles Wilson (St. Martin’s 0-312-97443-4, Dec 2000, $6.99, 305pp, pb) Reprint (St. Martin’s 2000) near-future SF thriller about five escaped criminals whose brains have been augmented with computer chips.


Spider World, Volume 2: The Delta Colin Wilson (Hampton Roads 1-57174-273-5, Oct 2001, $21.95, 250pp, hc) [Spider World] Reprint (Grafton 1987) visionary science fiction novel, second in a series. Order from Hampton Roads Publishing, 1125 Stoney Ridge Rd, Charlottesville VA 22902; 800-766-8009; [www.hrpub.com].


Spider World: The Tower Colin Wilson (Hampton Roads 1-57174-239-5, Apr 2001, $22.95, 389pp, hc) [Spider World] Reprint (Grafton 1987) visionary science fiction novel, first in a series. This appears to be the first US publication as a single volume. Order from Hampton Roads Publishing, 1125 Stoney Ridge Rd, Charlottesville VA 22902; 800-766-8009; [www.hrpub.com].


All the Rage F. Paul Wilson (Tor 0-812-56654-8, Oct 2001, $7.99, 503pp, pb) [Repairman Jack] Reprint (Gauntlet 2000) dark fantasy thriller featuring Repairman Jack. A maleficent force is behind a rage-producing drug.


An Enemy of the State F. Paul Wilson (Stealth Press 1-58881-015-1, Mar 2001, $29.95, 335pp, hc, cover by Marc Radle) [LaNague] Collection of the title SF novel (Doubleday 1980) about the birth of the “LaNague Federation”, plus two related stories. Available from Stealth Press, 336 College Ave., Lancaster PA 17603; website [www.stealthpress.com].


Healer F. Paul Wilson (Stealth Press 1-58881-008-9, Jan 2001, $24.95, 261pp, hc) [LaNague] Reprint (Doubleday 1976) SF collection/fix-up novel of the LaNague Federation. This has a new preface by Wilson, and adds one barely related story. Available from Stealth Press, 336 College Ave., Lancaster PA 17603; website: [www.stealthpress.com].


Hosts F. Paul Wilson (Tor/Forge 0-312-87866-4, Oct 2001, $25.95, 383pp, hc) [Repairman Jack] Reprint (Gauntlet 4/01, not seen) dark fantasy/SF thriller featuring Repairman Jack, who faces a virus that forces minds to merge into a single group mind. This is the first trade edition.


The Chronoliths Robert Charles Wilson (Tor 0-312-87384-0, Aug 2001, $23.95, 301pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) Near-future SF novel. Mysterious pillars from the future appear in Thailand with destructive effects.


The Chronoliths Robert Charles Wilson (SFBC #39632, Sep 2001, $11.50, 301pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Tor 2001) near-future SF novel of mysterious monuments from the future. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Perseids and Other Stories Robert Charles Wilson (Tor 0-312-87524-X, Jul 2001, $12.95, 224pp, tp, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Reprint (Tor 2000) collection of nine stories.


Horrors of the Holy: 13 Sinful, Sacrilegious, Supernatural Stories Staci Layne Wilson (Running Free Press 0-9675185-1-2, Jan 2000, $12.95, 106pp, tp) Original collection of horror stories, three previously published. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. Order from Running Free Press, PO Box 6778 - Eastview, Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90734-6778; [www.staciwilson.com]; add $3.50 postage.


Duet for the Devil T. Winter-Damon & Randy Chandler (Necro Publications 1-889186-16-3, Oct 2000, $15.95, 341pp, tp) Hard-core, sometimes hallucinogenic horror novel of the Zodiac killer, drugs, detectives, and demented sex, with possible occult elements and some definite SF, with psychokillers implanted with computer chips that let others experience their kills. Introduction by Edward Lee. This is a signed limited edition of 400; a hardcover edition of 100 (-17-1, $45.00) is also available. Necro Publications, PO Box 540298, Orlando FL 32854-0298; add $1.50 postage; e-mail [necropublications@earthlink.net]; website [www.necropublications.com].


The PowerBook Jeanette Winterson (Random House/Vintage 0-375-72505-9, Oct 2001, $13.00, 289pp, tp) Reprint (Cape 2000) SF/fantasy novel about storytelling and e-relationships.


Eden Ken Wisman (Dark Regions Press 1-888993-24-3, Nov 2001, $4.95, 45pp, ph, cover by A. B. Word) Allegorical fantasy novelette. Order from Dark Regions Press, PO Box 1558, Brentwood CA 94513; [isedmorey1@aol.com]; [http://darkregions.hypermart.net/].


The Book of the Short Sun Gene Wolfe (SFBC #35610, Apr 2001, $17.98, 752pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Book of the Short Sun] Omnibus of three novels in the series, sequel to the “Book of the Long Sun” series: On Blue’s Waters (1999), In Green’s Jungles (2000), and Return to the Whorl (2001). This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1689-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


In Green’s Jungles Gene Wolfe (Tor 0-312-87363-8, May 2001, $14.95, 384pp, tp, cover by Jim Burns) [Book of the Short Sun] Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel, second in the “Book of the Short Sun” trilogy, sequel to the “Book of the Long Sun”.


Return to the Whorl Gene Wolfe (Tor 0-312-87314-X, Feb 2001, $25.95, 412pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Book of the Short Sun] SF novel, third in the “Book of the Short Sun” trilogy, sequel to the “Book of the Long Sun”.


There Are Doors Gene Wolfe (Tor/Orb 0-312-87230-5, Oct 2001, $14.95, 313pp, tp, cover by Richard Bober) Reprint (Tor 1988) fantasy novel.


Going, Going, Gone Jack Womack (Grove 0-8021-1685-X, Mar 2001, $24.00, 218pp, hc) SF novel of a 1968 government psychotropics-tester on a mission to save New York. First US edition (Gollancz 2000).


The Scarecrow and Other Stories G. Ranger Wormser (Midnight House 0-9707349-1-3, 2001, $40.00, 285pp, hc, cover by Allen Koszowski) Collection of 17 horror stories, adding five stories to the Dutton 1918 collection of the same title. The introduction by Douglas A. Anderson discusses Wormser’s life and work. This is a limited edition of 460. Order from Midnight House, 4128 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103; [www.darksidepress.com].


Star Trek: Gateways, Book One: One Small Step Susan Wright (Pocket 0-7434-1854-9, Aug 2001, $6.99, 237pp, pb) [Star Trek; Gateways] Star Trek novelization, the first in a series of seven. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.


The Last Vampire T. M. Wright (Leisure 0-8439-4939-2, Nov 2001, $5.99, 275pp, pb) Post-holocaust vampire horror novel. First US edition (Gollancz 1991); this is copyrighted 2001 and may have been updated somewhat.


Sleepeasy T. M. Wright (Leisure 0-8439-4864-7, Apr 2001, $5.99, 310pp, pb, cover by T. M. Wright) [Goodlow’s Ghosts] Ghost/detective novel, a sequel of sorts to Goodlow’s Ghosts. Harry Briggs dies and becomes a detective in the supernatural town of Silver Lake. First US edition (Gollancz 1993).


Grand Conspiracy Janny Wurts (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105466-6, Jan 2001, $6.99, 717pp, pb, cover by Janny Wurts) [Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light] Reprint (Voyager 1999) fantasy novel, second book of “The Alliance of Light” trilogy, part of the “Wars of Light and Shadow” series.


Heverly Kevin Yagher (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-062-0, 2001, $15.95, 48pp, hc, cover by Kevin Yagher) Young-adult picture book of the elf-like people of Heverly, with story and photographic illustrations (done with models and computer alterations) by a Hollywood special-effects makeup artist. Prince Eli must save the throne from his wicked uncle.


The Republic of Wine Mo Yan (Arcade Publishing 1-55970-576-0, Aug 2001, $13.95, 356pp, tp) Reprint (Arcade 2000) satire of post-Mao China with fantasy/surreal elements. Translated by Howard Goldblatt from the Chinese Jiu Guo (Hung-fan Book Company Taiwan 1992).


Come Twilight Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Tor 0-312-87371-9, Sep 2001, $17.95, 479pp, tp, cover by Barry Appell) [Saint-Germain] Reprint (Tor 2000) vampire novel in the “Saint-Germain” series, set in Spain from the seventh to 12th centuries.


A Feast in Exile Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Tor 0-312-87843-5, Sep 2001, $27.95, 496pp, hc, cover by Barry Appell) [Saint-Germain] Vampire novel in the “Saint-Germain” series. Saint-Germain is in Delhi when the Mongol hordes sweep through.


Hôtel Transylvania Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Stealth Press 1-58881-009-7, Jan 2001, $24.95, 277pp, hc, cover by Miran Kim) [Saint-Germain] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1978) vampire novel, first in the “St. Germaine” series.


The Palace Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Stealth Press 1-58881-021-6, Mar 2001, $29.95, 390pp, hc, cover by Miran Kim) [Saint-Germain] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1978) vampire novel, second in the “Saint-Germain” series. Available online at [www.stealthpress.com], or from 336 College Ave., Lancaster PA 17603.


Tempting Fate Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Stealth Press 1-58881-025-9, Jul 2001, $29.95, 662pp, hc, cover by Miran Kim) [Saint-Germain] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1982) vampire novel, fifth in the “Saint-Germain” series. Available online at [www.stealthpress.com], or from Stealth Press, 336 College Ave., Lancaster PA 17603.


Warhammer: Drachenfels Jack Yeovil (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-1170-6, Oct 2001, $6.95, 183pp, tp, cover by Adrian Smith) [Warhammer; Genevieve Dieudonne] Novelization based on the role-playing game, first in the “Genevieve” series. Yeovil is a pen name for Kim Newman. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (GW Books 1989).


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