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The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Nineteenth Annual Collection ed. Gardner Dozois (SFBC #52038, Jul 2002, $14.99, 788pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (St. Martin’s 2002) best-of-the-year anthology of 26 stories, with a summation of the year by Dozois. This is similar to the St. Martin’s hardcover edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Lord of the Isles David Drake (Tor 0-812-52240-0, Aug 2002, $6.99, 625pp, pb, cover by Kevin Murphy) [Lord of the Isles] Reissue (Tor 1997) fantasy novel, first in a series. Fifth printing.
Mistress of the Catacombs David Drake (Tor 0-812-57540-7, Aug 2002, $7.99, 655pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Lord of the Isles] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel, fourth in the “Lord of the Isles” series.
Paying the Piper David Drake (Baen 0-7434-3547-8, Jul 2002, $24.00, 358pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [Hammer’s Slammers] Military SF novel in the “Hammer’s Slammers” series.
Queen of Demons David Drake (Tor 0-812-56493-6, Aug 2002, $7.99, 647pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Lord of the Isles] Reissue (Tor 1998) fantasy novel, sequel to Lord of the Isles. Third printing.
Seas of Venus David Drake (Baen 0-7434-3564-8, Oct 2002, $15.00, 400pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Keeps] Omnibus of two novels set on the Venus of “Clash by Night” by Henry Kuttner: Surface Action (1990) and The Jungle (1991), plus a travel narrative of Drake’s own jungle experiences in Belize.

1 · Introduction · in
5 · Surface Action · n. New York: Ace, 1990
203 · The Jungle · n. New York: Tor, 1991
371 · The Real Jungle: Belize 2001 · ar
Servant of the Dragon David Drake (Tor 0-812-56494-4, Aug 2002, $6.99, 612pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Lord of the Isles] Reissue (Tor 1999) fantasy novel, third in the “Lord of the Isles” series. Second printing.
Killer David Drake & Karl Edward Wagner (Baen 0-7434-3586-9, Dec 2002, $6.99, 270pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) Reissue (Baen 1985) SF novel. Second printing.
Foreign Legions ed. David Drake (Baen 0-7434-3560-5, Sep 2002, $7.99, 364pp, pb, cover by Dru Blair) Reprint (Baen 2001) original shared-world anthology of six stories set in the universe of Drake’s novel Ranks of Bronze about Romans enslaved by aliens.
The Fleet ed. David Drake & Bill Fawcett (Ace 0-441-24086-0, Aug 2002, $6.50, 280pp, pb, cover by James Gurney) Reissue (Ace 1988) shared-world anthology, first in the eponymous series. Fifth printing.
The Fleet: Breakthrough ed. David Drake & Bill Fawcett (Ace 0-441-24105-0, Nov 2002, $6.99, 294pp, pb) [Fleet] Reissue (Ace 1989 as The Fleet Book Three: Break Through) shared-world anthology, third in the series. Third printing.
The Fleet: Counterattack ed. David Drake & Bill Fawcett (Ace 0-441-24104-2, Sep 2002, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by James Gurney) [Fleet] Reissue (Ace 1988) shared-world anthology, second in the series. Fourth printing.
The Curse of Arkady Emily Drake (DAW 0-7564-0074-0, Jun 2002, $19.95, 305pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Magickers] Fantasy novel of student mages, second in “The Magickers” series. Drake is a pen name for Rhondi V. Salsitz.
The Magickers Emily Drake (DAW 0-7564-0035-X, Jun 2002, $6.99, 379pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Magickers] Reprint (DAW 2001) fantasy novel of a summer camp where students learn magic. Drake is a pen name for Rhondi V. Salsitz.
A.E. van Vogt: Science Fantasy’s Icon H. L. Drake (H. L. Drake 1-59113-054-9, Feb 2002, $12.95, 116pp, tp) Non-fiction, reference. A guide to the work of van Vogt, with an emphasis on his interest in general semantics. Includes a chronology and bibliography of sources. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [Booklocker.com] or from H.L. Drake, 1384 New Danville Pike, Lancaster PA 17603. [A. E. van Vogt]
Beneath a Blood Red Moon Shannon Drake (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-6298-2, Oct 2002, $6.99, 383pp, pb) [Jade MacGregor] Reissue (Zebra 1999, not seen) vampire novel, first in a series. Second printing.
Deep Midnight Shannon Drake (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-6837-9, Oct 2002, $6.99, 465pp, pb) [Jade MacGregor] Reissue (Zebra 2001) vampire novel, third in a series. Second printing.
Realm of Shadows Shannon Drake (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-8217-7227-9, Oct 2002, $6.99, 396pp, pb) Vampire novel.
Realm of Shadows Shannon Drake (SFBC #53682, Dec 2002, $9.99, 396pp, hc) Reprint (Pinnacle 2002) vampire novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-2878-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
When Darkness Falls Shannon Drake (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-6692-9, Oct 2002, $6.99, 409pp, pb) [Jade MacGregor] Reissue (Zebra 2000) vampire novel, second in a series. Sixth printing.
Stealing the Elf-King’s Roses Diane Duane (Warner Aspect 0-446-60983-8, Nov 2002, $6.99, 401pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) Contemporary alternate-world fantasy mystery.
Tale of Five: The Sword and the Dragon Diane Duane (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-51-7, Apr 2002, $20.00, 507pp, tp, cover by Don Maitz) [Tale of Five] Omnibus of the first two fantasy novels in the series: The Door into Fire (1979) and The Door into Shadow (1984). These are the author’s preferred editions. A hardcover edition (-50-9, $40.00) is also available.

9 · The Door Into Fire · n. New York: Dell, 1979
241 · The Door Into Shadow · n. New York: Bluejay, 1984
A Wizard Alone Diane Duane (Harcourt 0-15-204562-7, Oct 2002, $17.00, 320pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Nita & Kit] Young-adult fantasy novel, volume six in the “wizardry” series. Kit must rescue a new wizard who’s an autistic magical prodigy.
A Wizard Alone Diane Duane (SFBC #55012, Dec 2002, $9.99, 320pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Nita & Kit] Reprint (Harcourt 2002) young-adult fantasy novel, volume six in the “wizardry” series. This is similar to the Harcourt edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
The Wizard’s Dilemma Diane Duane (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-202460-3, Aug 2002, $6.95, 403pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Nita & Kit] Reprint (Harcourt 2001) young-adult fantasy novel, volume five in the “Wizardry” series.
Bridging Beyond Kathleen Benner Duble (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23637-6, May 2002, $17.99, 203pp, hc) Young-adult SF novel. Anna is plagued by someone else’s memories. A first novel.
Paragon Lost Dave Duncan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97896-2, Oct 2002, $24.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [King’s Blades] Fantasy novel, book four of “The King’s Blades”. Sir Beaumont, banished from the Blades in disgrace, seeks redemption through a secret mission.
The Deadly Space Between Patricia Duncker (HarperCollins/Ecco 0-06-008593-2, Jul 2002, $23.95, 248pp, hc) Ghost story. A teen uses the Internet to investigate his mother’s mysterious lover. First US edition (Macmillan UK 2002).
Changespell Legacy Doranna Durgin (Baen 0-7434-3544-3, Jun 2002, $7.99, 429pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) Fantasy novel.
The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook: A Concise Guide to His Life, Writings, and World of Middle-Earth Colin Duriez (Baker Books 0-8010-3014-5, Sep 2002, $12.99, 317pp, tp) Reprint (Monarch UK 1992 as The Tolkien and Middle-earth Handbook; Baker Book House 1992 as ...A Comprehensive Guide..) non-fiction reference, an alphabetical guide to things Tolkien. Foreword by Brian Sibley. Order from Baker Book House Company, PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids MI 49516-6287; [www.bakerbooks.com]. [J. R. R. Tolkien]
Baudolino Umberto Eco (Harcourt 0-15-100690-3, Oct 2002, $27.00, 522pp, hc) Literary historical fantasy novel following the adventures of a medieval peasant with a talent for languages and lies, who ends up on a mythic quest. Translated by William Weaver from the Italian (RCS Libri 2000).
The Belgariad: Volume One David Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45632-7, Sep 2002, $15.95, 644pp, tp, cover by Larry Schwinger) [Belgariad] Reprint (SFBC 1985) omnibus of the first three novels of the “Belgariad”: Pawn of Prophecy (1982), Queen of Sorcery (1982), and Magician’s Gambit (1983).
The Belgariad: Volume Two David Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45631-9, Sep 2002, $15.95, 483pp, tp, cover by Larry Schwinger) [Belgariad] Reprint (SFBC 1985) omnibus of the fourth and fifth novels of the “Belgariad”: The Castle of Wizardry (1984) and Enchanter’s End Game (1984).
Regina’s Song David & Leigh Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44898-7, Jul 2002, $26.95, 424pp, hc) Horror novel, per list. Serial killer, per Amz.co.uk. DEGREE of F tbd. UK HarperCollins 8/02.
Regina’s Song David & Leigh Eddings (SFBC #51842, Jul 2002, $14.99, 424pp, hc) Reprint (Del Rey 2002) horror novel with supernatural elements. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Regina’s Song David & Leigh Eddings (Ballantine 0-345-44899-5, Jan 2003, $7.50, 440pp, pb) Reprint (Del Rey 2002) serial killer horror novel with supernatural elements.
The Warslayer Rosemary Edghill (Baen 0-7434-3536-2, May 2002, $7.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Carol Heyer) Humorous contemporary fantasy novel. The TV actress who plays “Vixen the Slayer” is recruited by otherworldly wizards looking for a hero. Introduction by Greg Cox.
Schild’s Ladder Greg Egan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105093-8, May 2002, $25.95, 342pp, hc, cover by Hal Just) SF novel. First US edition (Gollancz 2/02).
Schild’s Ladder Greg Egan (SFBC #50297, May 2002, $12.99, 342pp, hc, cover by Hal Just) Reprint (Gollancz 2002) SF novel. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Dragonhenge Bob Eggleton (SFBC 1-85585-972-6, Oct 2002, $19.99, 128pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Dragonhenge] Reprint (Paper Tiger 2002) art book, with text by John Grant. This appears to be identical with the UK (Paper Tiger) edition.
Dragonhenge Bob Eggleton (Sterling/Paper Tiger 1-85585-972-6, Oct 2002, $29.95, 128pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Art book, with text by John Grant. This is the Paper Tiger UK edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Avenue S., New York NY 10016-8810; 800-805-5489; [www.sterlingpub.com].
The Destruction of the Inn Randy Lee Eickhoff (Tor/Forge 0-312-87022-1, Mar 2002, $13.95, 238pp, tp) [Ulster Cycle] Reprint (Forge 2001) fantasy novel retelling Irish legends, fourth in the epic “Ulster Cycle”.
He Stands Alone Randy Lee Eickhoff (Tor/Forge 0-312-87021-3, Mar 2002, $23.95, 224pp, hc) [Ulster Cycle] Fantasy novel, fifth in the epic “Ulster Cycle”, a new translation/retelling of old Irish legends.
Earthsong Suzette Haden Elgin (Feminist Press at CUNY, The 1-55861-404-4, Oct 2002, $15.95, 268pp, tp, cover by Susan Shapiro) [Native Tongue] Reprint (DAW 1994) SF novel, third in the “Native Tongue” trilogy. New critical afterword by Susan M. Squier & Julie Vedder.
The Judas Rose Suzette Haden Elgin (Feminist Press at CUNY, The 1-55861-403-6, Oct 2002, $15.95, 380pp, tp) [Native Tongue] Reprint (DAW 1987) SF novel, second in the “Native Tongue” trilogy. New critical introduction by Susan M. Squier & Julie Vedder.
Brainbox II: Son of Brainbox ed. Steve Eller (Irrational Press, 2001, $10.00, 222pp, tp) Original anthology of 17 stories, each with an essay by the author. Authors include Tim Pratt, Charlee Jacob, and Brian A. Hopkins. Order from Irrational Press, 1103 Villa Lago Drive, Macedonia OH 44056; [irrationalpress@earthlink.net]; [irrational.steveeller.net].

8 · Introduction: The Right Word · Steve Eller · in *
14 · Gwen · Louis Maistros · vi *
18 · My Father’s Hands: Understanding Gwen · Louis Maistros · nf *
24 · Blind in the House of the Headsman · Mehitobel Wilson · ss *
28 · Maybe, Baby: Condemning the Blind · Mehitobel Wilson · nf *
30 · Her Velvet Eyes · Seth Lindberg · ss *
36 · Laura · Seth Lindberg · nf *
38 · The Intrusion · Joel Arnold · ss *
48 · Remnants of Tape · Joel Arnold · nf *
52 · Behemoth · Tim Pratt · ss *
68 · A Boy and His Behemoth · Tim Pratt · nf *
72 · The Time Between Lights · Brett A. Savory · ss *
78 · A Changing of the Guard · Brett A. Savory · nf *
80 · Happy Mother’s Day · Barbara J. Ferrenz & Karen E. Taylor · ss *
91 · World Horror Convention, Denver, 2000 or Happy Mother’s Day, Indeed! · Barbara J. Ferrenz & Karen E. Taylor · nf *
92 · Vigil · Julie Anne Parks · ss *
101 · Lingering Demons · Julie Anne Parks · nf *
104 · The Jar · Paul G. Tremblay · ss *
114 · Of E-mail, Nuts, and Inspiration · Paul G. Tremblay · nf *
116 · Love Without Fences · Diana Price · ss *
122 · Opening the Vein · Diana Price · nf *
126 · Suffer the Children · J. Newman · ss *
135 · How Crazy Relatives Make Great Fiction · J. Newman · nf *
138 · Shades · d. g. k. goldberg · ss *
147 · The Game of Suicide Prevention · d. g. k. goldberg · nf *
150 · Dreamspike · Charlee Jacob · ss *
156 · It All Started with the Headache that Wouldn’t Die · Charlee Jacob · nf *
158 · Bulimia Daemonica · Richard Wright · ss *
177 · Secrets and Lies · Richard Wright · nf *
180 · Our Lady of the Tides · Ward Parker · ss *
192 · The Things You Find on Beaches · Ward Parker · nf *
194 · Eleven Minutes in September · Brian A. Hopkins · ss *
201 · September 11, 2001 · Brian A. Hopkins · nf *
204 · I Am Your Need · Mort Castle · ss *
218 · The Truth Is More Important than the Facts · Mort Castle · nf *
Jaran Kate Elliott (DAW 0-7564-0095-3, Sep 2002, $7.99, 494pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Jaran] Reissue (DAW 1992) SF/romance novel, first book of the “Jaran” series. This 10th anniversary edition has a new introduction by Elliott; it also has a new ISBN and indicates first printing. Elliott is a pen-name for Alis Rasmussen.
The Luck of Madonna 13 E. T. Ellison (Wynderry Press 1-931347-13-1, Aug 2002, $29.95, 399pp, hc) [Last Nevergate Chronicles] Futuristic fantasy novel set in 2434 New Mexico, first in “The Last Nevergate Chronicles”. This is a signed limited edition of 2,434. Order from Wynderry Press, 123 S. Figueroa St., Suite 250, Los Angeles CA 90012; [www.wynderry.com].
Dangerous Visions ed. Harlan Ellison (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-4553-8, Oct 2002, $29.95, 544 + xlv, hc, cover by Robert Zohrab) Reprint (Doubleday 1967) classic anthology. This is a “35th Anniversary Edition”, with a new introduction by Ellison and a new foreword by Michael Moorcock. A trade paperback edition (-5261-5, $14.95, with two different covers by John Picacio and Michael Whelan) is also available.
Fairie-ality, the Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand David Ellwand, David Downton & Eugenie Bird (Candlewick Press 0-7636-1413-0, Nov 2002, $40.00, 116pp, hc, cover by David Ellwand & David Downton) Young-adult art book, a book of fairy high fashion, with photos of outfits made of collaged feathers, dried flowers, shells, etc. by David Ellwand, with fashion illustrations by David Downton, and text by Eugenie Bird.
Frodo’s Quest: Living the Myth in The Lord of the Rings Robert Ellwood (Theosophical Publishing House/Quest Books 0-8356-0823-9, Nov 2002, $18.95, 159pp, tp, cover by Dan Doolin) Non-fiction, critical, exploring the role of Frodo as Everyman, and The Lord of the Rings as a tale of archetypes, and the search for higher consciousness. Order from the Theosophical Publishing House, PO Box 270, Wheaton IL 60189-0270. [J. R. R. Tolkien]
Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri Book III: Twilight of the Mind Michael Ely (Pocket 0-671-04079-0, Feb 2002, $6.99, 275pp, pb) [Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri] Novelization, the third in a trilogy based on the SF computer game. Copyrighted by Electronic Arts.
Magic: The Gathering: Hazezon Clayton Emery (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2792-5, Aug 2002, $6.99, 310pp, pb) [Magic: The Gathering: Magic Legends Cycle] Fantasy novelization based on the card game, third in the “Magic Legends Cycle”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
The Mount Carol Emshwiller (Small Beer Press 1-931520-03-8, Jul 2002, $16.00, 232pp, tp, cover by Shelley Jackson) SF novel. Alien invaders keep humans as mounts. Order from Small Beer Press, 360 Atlantic Ave., PMB 132, Brooklyn NY 11217; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].
Report to the Men’s Club and other stories Carol Emshwiller (Small Beer Press 1-931520-02-X, Jul 2002, $16.00, 271pp, tp, cover by Erica Harris) Collection of 19 stories, seven original. Order from Small Beer Press, 360 Atlantic Ave., PMB 132, Brooklyn NY 11217; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].

· Grandma · ss F&SF Mar, 2002
· The Paganini of Jacob’s Gully · ss *
· Modillion · ss Strange Plasma #8 ’94
· Mrs. Jones · ss Omni Aug ’93
· Acceptance Speech · ss The Start of the End of it All and Other Stories, The Women’s Press, 1990
· One Part of the Self is Always Tall and Dark · ss
· Foster Mother · ss F&SF Feb, 2001
· Creature · ss F&SF Oct/Nov, 2001
· The Project · ss F&SF Aug, 2001
· It Comes from Deep Inside · ss *
· Prejudice and Pride · ss *
· Report to the Men’s Club · ss *
· Overlooking · ss The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest, ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling, Viking, 2002
· Water Master · ss Sci Fiction website Feb 6, 2002
· Abominable · ss Orbit 21, ed. Damon Knight, Harper & Row, 1980
· Desert Child · ss *
· Venus Rising · nv Edgewood Press, 1992
· Nose · ss *
· After All · ss *
Ghost Writer Ronald England (FirstPublish.com 1-931743-00-2, May 2002, $9.95, 97pp, tp) Fantasy novel. Two teens explore an old castle’s mysteries. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [FirstPublish.com]; [orders@FirstPublish.com]; 888-707-7634.
Suspicions Elizabeth Engstrom (TripleTree Publishing 0-9666272-9-6, Mar 2002, $16.95, 347pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) Collection of 25 stories, five original. Order from TripleTree Publishing, PO Box 5684, Eugene OR 97405; [www.TripleTreePub.com]. 541-338-3184

10 · Foreword · fw
11 · Suspicions About the Unknown · si *
12 · Rivering · ss F&SF Jan ’91
21 · Renewing the Option · ss The UFO Files, ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1998
35 · The Pan Man · ss F&SF Jul ’91
45 · Elixir · ss Love in Vein, ed. Poppy Z. Brite & Martin H. Greenberg, HarperPrism, 1994
59 · Ramona · nv *
87 · Fogarty & Fogarty · nv F&SF Apr ’88
127 · Suspicions About Death · si *
128 · Music Ascending · ss American Fantasy Win ’88
136 · Undercurrents · ss Palace Corbie #7 ’97
145 · One Fine Day Upon the River Styx · ss Imagination Fully Dilated, ed. Alan M. Clark & Elizabeth Engstrom, CD Publications, 1998
156 · The Cloak · nv *
196 · Suspicions About Sex · si *
197 · Hot Cheeks, Cold Feet · ss Strong Currents, 2001
204 · In a Darkened Compartment · ss Erotasy.com, 1999
210 · The Goldberg · ss *
216 · Crosley · ss The Alchemy of Love, Tripletree Publishing, 1998
236 · Fates Entwined · ss *
243 · One Afternoon in Hana · ss *
249 · Suspicions About Friends, Family, Love, Work, Technology, the Government, and Everything Else · si *
250 · Mothballed · ss, 2000
261 · Reggie · ss Cemetery Dance Sum ’94
267 · Gemphalon · nv The Alchemy of Love, Tripletree Publishing, 1998
288 · Shyanne Letters · ss The Alchemy of Love, Tripletree Publishing, 1998
302 · Empty Walls · ss Cemetery Dance Sum ’96
307 · Harvest Home · ss Once Upon a Crime, ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg, Berkley, 1998
321 · Riding the Black Horse · ss Horror Garage #2, 2000
326 · Genetically Predisposed · ss Nightmare Flower, Tor, 1992
337 · Purple Shards · ss Wetbones Spr ’97
345 · Afterword · aw
346 · About the Author · Misc. · bg
347 · About the Stories · Misc. · bi
Solitaire Kelley Eskridge (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-008857-5, Sep 2002, $24.95, 355pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) Near-future SF novel. A privileged young woman in a world controlled by corporations becomes a murderer and must undergo virtual rehabilitation. A first novel.

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