The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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The Marked Man Omnibus Charles Ingrid (DAW 0-7564-0111-9, Dec 2002, $6.99, 542pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Marked Man] Omnibus of two SF novels in a duology: The Marked Man (1989) and The Last Recall (1991). Ingrid is a pen name for Rhondi V. Salsitz.

Patterns of Chaos Charles Ingrid (DAW 0-7564-0055-4, Jan 2002, $7.99, 511pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Patterns of Chaos] Omnibus of two SF novels: Radius of Doubt (1991) and Path of Fire (1992). Ingrid is a pen name for Rhondi V. Salsitz.

Patterns of Chaos, Volume Two Charles Ingrid (DAW 0-7564-0056-2, Feb 2002, $7.99, 652pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Patterns of Chaos] Omnibus of two SF novels: The Downfall Matrix (1994) and Soulfire (1995). Ingrid is a pen name for Rhondi V. Salsitz.

Rossetti Song Alex Irvine (Small Beer Press, Jul 2002, $5.00, 70pp, ph) Collection of four stories, one original. Order from Small Beer Press, 360 Atlantic Ave., PMB 132, Brooklyn NY 11217; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].

A Scattering of Jades Alexander C. Irvine (Tor 0-765-30116-4, Jul 2002, $25.95, 428pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) Fantasy novel. A man left without home or family after the New York fire of 1835 falls afoul of a carney who plans to resurrect an ancient god. A first novel.

A Scattering of Jades Alexander C. Irvine (SFBC 0-765-30116-4, Nov 2002, $12.99, 428pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dark Is the Moon Ian Irvine (Warner Aspect 0-446-60986-2, Jul 2002, $7.50, 677pp, pb, cover by Mark Sofilas) [Three Worlds: View from the Mirror] Fantasy novel, volume three in “The View from the Mirror” quartet. First US edition (Penguin Australia 1999).

Geomancer Ian Irvine (Penguin Australia 0-14-029232-2, Sep 2002, A$19.95, 621pp, pb, cover by Nick Stathopoulos) [Three Worlds: Well of Echoes] Reprint (Viking Australia 2001) fantasy novel, first in “The Well of Echoes” Quartet set in the “Three Worlds” of “The View from the Mirror” quartet.

The Last Albatross Ian Irvine (Simon & Schuster/Earthlight Australia 0-7318-1044-9, Dec 2001, A$17.95, 355pp, tp) [Last Albatross] Reprint (Simon & Schuster Australia 2000) near-future SF novel, the first in a trilogy about global climate change and eco-terrorism.

Tetrarch Ian Irvine (Viking Australia 0-670-91227-1, Oct 2002, A$29.95, 690pp, tp, cover by Nick Stathopoulos) [Three Worlds: Well of Echoes] Fantasy novel, second in “The Well of Echoes” Quartet set in the “Three Worlds” of “The View from the Mirror” quartet.

The Way Between the Worlds Ian Irvine (Warner Aspect 0-446-60987-0, Oct 2002, $7.50, 701pp, pb, cover by Mark Sofilas) [Three Worlds: View from the Mirror] Fantasy novel, fourth and final in “The View from the Mirror” quartet. Rulke the Charon begins to open the Way between the Worlds. First US edition (Penguin Australia 1999).

The Arabian Nightmare Robert Irwin (Overlook Press 1-58567-217-3, Apr 2002, $14.95, 282pp, tp, cover by Jean-Léon Gérôme) Reprint (Dedalus 1983) fantasy novel.

Charmed: The Gypsy Enchantment Carla Jablonski (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-1235-4, Feb 2001, $5.99, 181pp, pb) [Charmed] Young-adult novelization, the seventh based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television. This is dated 2001, but was not seen until now; it indicates second printing.

The Melancholy of Anatomy Shelley Jackson (Doubleday/Anchor Books 0-385-72120-X, Mar 2002, $12.00, 179pp, tp) Collection of 13 fantastic/surreal stories in which the medieval humors take on lives outside the body, London has a menstrual flow, and hearts bigger than planets devour light.

Guises Charlee Jacob (Delirium Books 1-929653-29-8, Jul 2002, $15.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Chris Mars) Collection of ten stories, three original, and 40 poems, 27 original. A signed, limited hardcover edition of 150 (-30-1, $45.00) and a deluxe leatherbound edition (-31-X, $125.00) were announced but not seen. Delirium Books, PO Box 338, North Webster IN 46555; [srstaley@deliriumbooks.com]; [www.deliriumbooks.com].

This Symbiotic Fascination Charlee Jacob (Leisure 0-8439-4966-X, Feb 2002, $5.99, 394pp, pb) Reprint (Necro Publications 1997) vampire horror novel.

The Void Teri A. Jacobs (Leisure 0-8439-5024-2, Jun 2002, $5.99, 348pp, pb) Horror novel. The Dark Man seeks to draw a woman into the terrifying land of her nightmares. A first novel.

Exile’s Return Kate Jacoby (Sterling Publishing/Gollancz 0-575-07474-4, Feb 2003, $14.95, 442pp, tp, cover by Kevin Jenkins) [Elita] Fantasy novel, first in the “Elita” series. First US edition (Gollancz 1998); this is a special 2002 Gollancz trade paperback edition with a US price, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016-8810; 800-805-5489; [www.sterlingpub.com].

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-00914-X, Mar 2002, $6.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Ben and Ned] Reprint (Philomel; Viking UK 2001) young-adult fantasy novel, first in a new series about a boy and his dog who travel through time.

Mossflower Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-230238-4, Sep 2002, $7.99, 431pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1988) young-adult fantasy, second in the “Redwall” series.

Redwall Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-230237-6, Sep 2002, $7.99, 351pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1986) young-adult talking animal fantasy.

Taggerung Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-00968-9, Sep 2002, $7.99, 403pp, pb, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 2001) young-adult fantasy, the 14th in the “Redwall” series.

The Tribes of Redwall: Badgers Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23852-2, Feb 2002, $8.99, ph, cover by Peter Standley) [Redwall] A non-fiction guide to the characters of the “Redwall” series, a folder with a glued-in 24-page pamphlet, plus a poster, illustrated by Peter Standley. First US edition (Red Fox 6/01).

Triss Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23723-2, Sep 2002, $23.99, 389pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Young-adult talking animal fantasy, the 15th in the “Redwall” series. The squirrelmaid Triss escapes from slavery.

Perceptualistics Jael (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85585-971-8, May 2002, $29.95, 112pp, hc, cover by Jael) Art book focusing on Jael’s semi-abstract “Perceptualistic” paintings, with some discussion (and smaller reproductions) of Jael’s genre cover art. Text by John Grant. This is the Paper Tiger UK edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016-8810; 800-805-5489; [www.sterlingpub.com].

The Black Chalice Marie Jakober (Ace 0-441-00896-8, Feb 2002, $15.00, 460pp, tp) Medieval historical fantasy of political rivalries and sorcery in Germany just after the first Crusade. First US edition (EDGE Science Fiction 2000).

The Black Chalice Marie Jakober (SFBC #18428, Feb 2002, $11.99, 499pp, hc) Reprint (EDGE Science Fiction 2000) medieval historical fantasy. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Casting the Runes and Other Ghost Stories M. R. James (SFBC, Jan 2003, $9.99, 298pp, hc) Reprint (World’s Classics 1987) collection of 21 ghost stories. Introduction by Michael Chabon. This is similar to the 2002 US Oxford University Press hardcover, except it lacks a price.

Alienist Laurence M. Janifer (Wildside Press 1-58715-500-1, Nov 2001, $15.00, 223pp, tp) [Gerald Knave] SF novel in the “Gerald Knave” series. This is an on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Mission: Gamma Book Two: This Gray Spirit Heather Jarman (Pocket 0-7434-4562-7, Sep 2002, $6.99, 390pp, pb) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Mission: Gamma] Star Trek novelization, second in a series of four. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

The Crystal Prison Robin Jarvis (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-161-9, Sep 2002, $6.95, 249pp, tp, cover by Leonid Gore) [Deptford Mice] Reprint (Macdonald Young Books UK 1989) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Deptford Mice” trilogy about mice battling evil rats.

The Final Reckoning Robin Jarvis (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-192-9, Sep 2002, $17.95, 297pp, hc, cover by Leonid Gore) [Deptford Mice] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Deptford Mice” trilogy about mice battling evil rats. Afterword by Peter Glassman. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 1990).

Thorn Ogres of Hagwood Robin Jarvis (Harcourt/Silver Whistle 0-15-216752-8, Nov 2002, $16.00, 244pp, hc, cover by Tim Jessell) [Hagwood] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Hagwood” trilogy. First US edition (Puffin UK 1999).

The Xenocide Mission Ben Jeapes (Random House/David Fickling Books 0-385-75007-2, May 2002, $15.95, 388pp, hc) [His Majesty’s Starship] Young-adult SF novel, sequel to His Majesty’s Starship (UK title)/The Ark (US).

Wounds Jemiah Jefferson (Leisure 0-8439-4998-8, May 2002, $5.99, 361pp, pb) Vampire novel. Jaded vampire Daniel Blum is intrigued by a stripper with an unusual mind.

Aztec Blood Gary Jennings (Tor 0-812-59098-8, Aug 2002, $7.99, 751pp, pb) [Aztec] Reprint (Forge 2001) associational historical novel with fantasy elements, third in series begun in Aztec.

The Blues Ain’t Nothin’ Tina L. Jens (Design Image Group 1-891946-17-X, May 2002, $15.95, 208pp, tp) Episodic dark fantasy novel, set in the haunted Lonesome Blues Pub, where the blues and the unnatural go together. Available from The Design Image Group, PO Box 2325, Darien IL 60561; [www.designimagegroup.com]; add $2.00 postage.

Witches’ Brew ed. Yvonne Jocks & Martin H. Greenberg (Berkley 0-425-18609-1, Oct 2002, $13.00, 326pp, tp) Anthology of 24 stories, nine poems, one play excerpt, and three non-fiction pieces about witches. Authors include H.P. Lovecraft, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Dean Koontz. Greenberg is not mentioned, but this is copyrighted by Jocks and Tekno Books.

Enemy in the Ashes William W. Johnstone (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1333-8, Sep 2002, $5.99, 310pp, pb) [Ashes] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel in the long-running “Ashes” series.

One Way Ticket to Midnight Gary Jonas (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-23-6, Mar 2002, $16.00, 244pp, tp, cover by Brand Whitlock) Horror novel. A down-and-out blues man tries to stop a murderer killing street people in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W. Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; e-mail: [srosen.lstran@juno.com]; website: [www.yarddogpress.com].

The Mask and the Sorceress Dennis Jones (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80619-3, Mar 2002, $7.99, 451pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [House of the Pandragore] Reprint (Eos 2001) fantasy novel, second in “The House of the Pandragore”.

Deep Secret Diana Wynne Jones (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34247-2, Nov 2002, $5.99, 375pp, tp, cover by Charles Vess) [Deep Secret] Reprint (Gollancz 1997) humorous fantasy novel set at an SF convention.

Fire and Hemlock Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447352-X, May 2002, $6.95, 420pp, pb) Rerint (Greenwillow 1984) young-adult fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-029885-5, $16.95) was announced but not seen.

Hexwood Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447355-4, Sep 2002, $6.99, 446pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (Methuen 1993) young-adult SF novel about a farm altered by an alien artifact. A hardcover edition (-029888-X, $16.99) is also available.

The Homeward Bounders Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447353-8, May 2002, $5.95, 265pp, pb, cover by Brad Weinman) Reprint (Macmillan 1981) young-adult fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-029886-3, $16.95) is also available.

The Ogre Downstairs Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447350-3, Feb 2002, $5.95, 212pp, tp, cover by Greg Newbold) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1974) young-adult fantasy novel.

A Tale of Time City Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447354-6, Feb 2002, $6.95, 327pp, tp, cover by David Bowers) Reprint (Greenwillow 1987) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Time of the Ghost Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447354-6, Sep 2002, $6.99, 291pp, pb, cover by David Bowers) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1981) young-adult ghost novel. A hardcover edition (-029887-1, $16.99) is also available.

Witch’s Business Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-008782-X, Sep 2002, $15.99, 201pp, hc, cover by Dan Craig) Reprint (Macmillan 1973 as Wilkins’ Tooth) young-adult fantasy novel.

Wizard’s Castle Diana Wynne Jones (SFBC #17912, Feb 2002, $12.99, 376pp, hc, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Wizard’s Castle] Omnibus of two young-adult fantasy novels: Howl’s Moving Castle (1986); Castle in the Air (1990). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-2385-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Horror: A Biography E. Michael Jones (Spence 1-890626-39-2, Nov 2002, $17.95, 298pp, tp, cover by Henry Fuseli) Reprint (Spence 2000 as Monsters from the Id: The Rise of Horror in Fiction and Film) non-fiction, critical examination of horror. Spence Publishing, 111 Cole Street, Dallas TX 75207; 888-773-6782; 214-939-1700; [www.spencepublishing.com].

The Art of Jeffrey Jones Jeffrey Jones (Underwood Books 1-887424-57-1, Nov 2002, $35.00, 159pp, hc, cover by Frank Frazetta) Art book, with 175 reproductions of cover art, comics, etc., some famous works and others previously unpublished. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner. A signed, slipcased limited edition (-64-4, $100.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1919, Nevada City CA 95959.

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