The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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Blood War Russell Moon (HarperTempest 0-06-440797-7, Dec 2002, $6.99, 140pp, tp, cover by Greg Spalenka) [Witch Boy] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Witch Boy” trilogy. Copyrighted by author and packager 17th Street Productions.

Dark Prince Russell Moon (HarperTempest 0-06-440796-9, Sep 2002, $6.99, 172pp, tp, cover by Greg Spalenka) [Witch Boy] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Witch Boy” trilogy. Copyrighted by the author and packager 17th Street Productions.

Witch Boy Russell Moon (HarperTempest 0-06-440795-0, May 2002, $6.95, 203pp, tp, cover by Greg Spalenka) Young-adult fantasy novel, first in a trilogy. Copyrighted by the author and packager 17th Street Productions.

The Dreamthief’s Daughter Michael Moorcock (Warner Aspect 0-446-61120-4, Jun 2002, $6.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Robert Gould) [Elric; Von Bek] Reprint (Earthlight 2001) fantasy novel, first in a new “Elric” series.

King of the City Michael Moorcock (HarperPerennial 0-380-79503-5, Nov 2002, $14.95, 421pp, tp, cover by Marc Atkins) [Dennis Dover; Rosie Beck] Reprint (Scribner UK 2000) fantasy novel, sequel to Mother London.

The League of Extraordinary Gentleman, Vol. 1 Alan Moore & Kevin O’Neill (DC Comics/America’s Best Comics 1-56389-858-6, Oct 2002, $14.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Kevin O’Neill) [League of Extraordinary Gentleman] Reprint (America’s Best Comics 2000) graphic novel, written by Moore and illustrated by O’Neill, featuring characters from Stoker, Haggard, Verne, Wells, and Stephenson.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-380-97840-7, Mar 2002, $25.95, 408pp, hc) Humorous fantasy novel, the story of Christ’s childhood told by his best friend.

Retribution Elaine Moore (Authorlink Press 1-928704-19-0, Nov 2002, $12.95, 253pp, tp) [Victoria MacKay] Vampire novel, Book II of “Madonna of the Dark”. Vampire Victoria MacKay wakes from 100 years of sleep to contemporary San Francisco. Available from Authorlink Press, 3720 Millswood Dr., Irving TX 57062; [www.authorlinkpress.com].

Under the Overtree James A. Moore (Leisure 0-8439-5110-9, Oct 2002, $5.99, 490pp, pb) [Jonathan Crowley] Reprint (Meisha Merlin 2000) dark fantasy novel.

The King of Sleep Caiseal Mór (Pocket 0-7434-2439-5, Aug 2002, $7.99, 527pp, pb, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Watchers] Celtic fantasy novel, the second book of “The Watchers” trilogy. First US edition (Simon & Schuster Australia 2000).

The Meeting of the Waters Caiseal Mór (Pocket 0-7434-2438-7, Mar 2002, $6.99, 593pp, pb, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Watchers] Celtic fantasy novel, the first in “The Watchers” trilogy. First US edition (Simon & Schuster Australia 2000).

Terminal Freedom Daniel Keys & Jodi Moran (Quiet Vision Publishing 1-57646-643-4, Feb 2002, $14.99, 199pp, tp) Humorous SF detective novel. Introduction by eluki bes shahar. Order from Quiet Vision Publishing, 12155 Mt. Shadow Road, Sandy UT 84092-5812; [www.qvision.net].

Fallen Host Lyda Morehouse (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45879-6, May 2002, $6.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Archangel Protocol] SF novel, sequel to Archangel Protocol. An A.I., the Pope’s Inquisitor, and fallen angel Morningstar find themselves linked in their search for truth.

Castledance K. L. Morgan (TriQuest Publishing 1-58308-183-6, Jul 2002, $14.95, 425pp, tp, cover by Dave McClellan) [Chronicles of Fiarah] Reprint (Granite Publishing 1997, not seen) fantasy novel, Volume I of the five-volume “Chronicles of Fiarah”. This indicates “Second Edition” on the copyright page, but does not indicate if any revisions have been made. TriQuest Publishing, PO Box 1923, Orem UT 84059; [staff@booksforgifts.com]; add $3.95 postage.

Kedrigern Chronicles Vol. 1: The Domesticated Wizard John Morressy (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-77-0, Jul 2002, $20.00, 569pp, tp, cover by Ed Cox) [Kedrigern] Omnibus/collection of two fantasy novels featuring the wizard Kedrigern: A Voice for Princess (1986) and The Questing of Kedrigern (1987). This adds six stories, a bibliography of the series, and new introductions and afterword by Morressy. Order from Meisha Merlin, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.MeishaMerlin.com].

The Art of Rowena Rowena Morrill & Doris Vallejo (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85585-963-7, Dec 2002, $21.95, 112pp, tp, cover by Rowena Morrill) Reprint (Paper Tiger 2000) art book. This is the Paper Tiger UK edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. South, New York NY 10016-8810; 800-367-9692; [www.sterlingpub.com].

The Winter King Dean Morrissey & Stephen Krensky (HarperCollins 0-06-028583-4, Jan 2002, $15.95, 64pp, hc, cover by Dean Morrissey) [Magic Door] Illustrated children’s chapter book, with story by Morrissey and Krensky, illustrations by Morrissey. The second book in “The Magic Door” series set in the land of Great Kettles, featuring characters from Morrissey’s picture book series begun in Ship of Dreams. Weird weather results when a novice takes over Old Man Winter’s castle.

Malachi’s Moon Billie Sue Mosiman (DAW 0-7564-0048-1, Jan 2002, $6.99, 352pp, pb, cover by Don Brautigam) [Vampire Nation] Vampire novel, second in the “Vampire Nation” series after Red Moon Rising. The young half-vampire Malachi encounters a deadly Predator. Copyrighted by Mosiman and packager Tekno Books.

Futureland Walter Mosley (SFBC, Dec 2001, $12.50, 356pp, hc, cover by Jon Valk) Reprint (Warner Aspect 2001) collection, subtitled Nine Stories of an Imminent World. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price.

Futureland Walter Mosley (Warner 0-446-61073-9, Nov 2002, $7.50, 382pp, pb, cover by Rob Santora) Reprint (Warner Aspect 2001) collection of connected stories, subtitled Nine Stories of an Imminent Future.

Futureland Walter Mosley (Warner 0-446-61073-9, Nov 2002, $7.50, 382pp, pb, cover by Rob Santora) Reissue (Warner Aspect 2001) collection of connected stories, subtitled Nine Stories of an Imminent Future. Second printing.

The Midnight Side Natasha Mostert (HarperTorch 0-380-81845-0, Jan 2002, $6.99, 257pp, pb) Reprint (Morrow 2001, not seen) horror novel. A woman gets a phone call from a dead relative seeking revenge on her murderer.

The Four Warriors Richard V. Mullenax, Jr. (iUniverse.com/Writers Club Press 0-595-23653-7, Sep 2002, $14.95, 194pp, tp, cover by Brian McKinley) Fantasy novel. A young woman becomes a warrior after her village is destroyed by demons and zombies. A print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com], or from iUniverse, 5220 S. 16th St., Suite 200, Lincoln NE 68512.

Everyone in Silico Jim Munroe (No Media Kings 0-9686363-1-4, 2002, C$20.00, 241pp, tp) SF/satirical novel. More and more people in 2036 Vancouver BC are downloading their personalities into a computer world.

Everyone in Silico Jim Munroe (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-240-4, Oct 2002, $13.95, 241pp, tp) Satirical SF novel of Vancouver BC in 2036, where more and more people are downloading themselves into a virtual world. First US edition (No Media Kings 2002).

A Sea of Troubles M. S. Murdock (iUniverse.com/Writers Club Press 0-595-20920-3, May 2002, $15.95, 259pp, tp, cover by M. S. Murdock) SF novel. Something on the world of Okeanos is making ships disappear. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com].

Fathom, Book 1: The World Below Kevin Andrew Murphy (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-4518-X, Dec 2002, $6.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Michael Turner, Joe Weems & J. D. Smith) [Fathom] Novelization based on a comic book, the first volume in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Michael Turner and Top Cow Productions.

Adventures in Time and Space with Max Merriwell Pat Murphy (Tor 0-812-54173-1, Dec 2002, $7.99, 295pp, pb) [Max Merriwell] Reprint (Tor 2001) SF novel, the third in the loose series involving author Merriwell.

The Shadow Hunter Pat Murphy (North Atlantic/Frog/Tachyon Publications 1-58394-057-X, May 2002, $14.95, 238pp, tp) Reprint (Popular Library 1982) SF novel. This has been revised to update the technology, with comments by Murphy in a new afterword. A co-publishing venture of North Atlantic/Frog and Tachyon Publications.

Harmony Rita Murphy (Delacorte 0-385-72938-3, Sep 2002, $15.95, 129pp, hc, cover by Elizabeth Lada) Young-adult fantasy novel about a girl with extraordinary powers.

Night Flying Rita Murphy (Random House/Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-440-22837-9, Apr 2002, $4.99, 129pp, pb, cover by Chris Sheban) Reprint (Delacorte 2000) young-adult fantasy novel of a family whose females can fly.

The Hope Valley Hubcap King Sean Murphy (Dell 0-440-24089-1, Nov 2002, $5.99, 299pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman) Satirical mainstream quasi-SF novel of a young man’s quest for his uncle through a world and time not quite our own.

Cat Laughing Last Shirley Rousseau Murphy (HarperCollins 0-06-620951-X, Jan 2002, $23.95, 273pp, hc, cover by Beppe Giacobbe) [Joe Grey] Fantasy mystery novel, the seventh featuring talking cat Joe Grey.

Cat Laughing Last Shirley Rousseau Murphy (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-101562-8, Nov 2002, $6.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Beppe Giacobbe) [Joe Grey] Reprint (HarperCollins 2002) Fantasy mystery novel, the seventh featuring talking cat Joe Grey.

The Face of God Bill Myers (HarperCollins/Zondervan 0-310-22755-0, Jul 2002, $12.99, 356pp, tp) Christian-oriented thriller. A Christian ex-pastor and an Islamic terrorist seek a mysterious Old Testament artifact that enables the owner to hear the voice of God.

Fire of Heaven Trilogy Bill Myers (HarperCollins/Zondervan 0-310-24108-1, Jul 2001, $14.99, 725pp, hc) [Fire of Heaven] Omnibus of three Christian-oriented thrillers with supernatural and SF elements: Blood of Heaven (1996), Threshold (1997), and Fire of Heaven (1999). This is dated 2001, but not seen until now.

Limit of Vision Linda Nagata (Tor 0-765-34211-1, Jul 2002, $6.99, 347pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) Reprint (Tor 2001) near-future SF novel of out-of-control biotechnology.

Beast Donna Jo Napoli (Simon Pulse 0-689-83590-6, Jun 2002, $8.00, 260pp, tp, cover by Rafal Olbinski) [Beauty and the Beast] Reprint (Atheneum 2000) young-adult fantasy novel, telling the Beast’s side of “Beauty and the Beast”.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Tempted Champions Yvonne Navarro (Pocket 0-7434-0036-4, Mar 2002, $6.99, 240pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

The Truest Power Rebecca Neason (Warner Aspect 0-446-61133-6, Dec 2002, $6.99, 462pp, pb, cover by Daniel Craig) [Lysandra] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Thirteenth Scroll.

Dead Time Andrew Neiderman (Pocket 0-7434-1268-0, Mar 2002, $6.99, 309pp, pb) Horror novel. An experiment in age-reversal goes wrong.

Under Abduction Andrew Neiderman (Pocket 0-7434-1269-9, Dec 2002, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by John Vairo, Jr.) Associational non-supernatural horror novel. A pregnant woman is kidnapped by a childless couple.

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Novels Philip Nel (Continuum 0-8264-5232-9, Sep 2001, $9.95, 96pp, tp) [Harry Potter] Non-fiction study guide to the author, books, reviews, and the novels’ phenomenal success. A bibliography is included. Available from Continuum International Publishing Group, 370 Lexington Ave., New York NY 10017; 800-561-7704; [www.continuumbooks.com]. [J. K. Rowling]

Thin Walls Kris Nelscott (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-28783-6, Sep 2002, $24.95, 382pp, hc) [Smokey Dalton] Associational mystery featuring detective Smokey Dalton. Nelscott is a pen name for Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

Five Children and It E. Nesbit (Dover 0-486-42366-2, Oct 2002, $2.50, 156pp, tp, cover by Thea Kliros) [Psammead] Reprint (Unwin 1902) classic juvenile fantasy novel.

The Fifth Sorceress Robert Newcomb (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44892-8, Aug 2002, $26.95, 591pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Chronicles of Blood and Stone] Fantasy novel. A kingdom is threatened by a group of evil sorceresses who need one more member to reach full power. A first novel.

The Fifth Sorceress Robert Newcomb (SFBC #52497, Sep 2002, $13.50, 591pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Chronicles of Blood and Stone] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Science Fiction/Horror: A Sight and Sound Reader ed. Kim Newman (University of California Press/BFI 0-85170-897-8, Mar 2002, $19.95, 325pp, tp) Associational non-fiction collection of 81 essays and movie reviews, originally published in Sight and Sound, looking at SF and Horror in film. This is the British Film Institute (BFI) UK edition, available in the US from University of California Press, 800-777-4726; [www.upress.edu]; [bfi.upress.edu].

Dark Demons: Tales of Obsession, Possession and Unnatural Desire Kurt Newton (Delirium Books 1-929653-27-1, Mar 2002, $15.95, 273pp, tp, cover by Duncan Long) Original collection of 16 horror stories, seven reprints. Introduction by Michael Arnzen. Illustrated by Duncan Long. A signed, limited hardcover edition of 150 (-26-3, $45.00) was announced but not seen. Delirium Books, PO Box 338, North Webster IN 46555; e-mail: [deliriumbooks@kconline.com]; website: [www.deliriumbooks.com].

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare: The Restored Klingon Version Nick Nicholas (Klingon Language Institute 1-58715-501-X, Feb 2001, $16.95, 199pp, tp, cover by David Schaefer) [Star Trek] Star Trek-related version of the Shakespeare play, with simultaneous English text. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [http://www.kli.org/], or from Klingon Language Institute, PO Box 634, Flourtown PA 19031.

Orcs: First Blood Stan Nicholls (SFBC #54336, Dec 2002, $14.99, 646pp, hc, cover by r. k. post) [Orcs: First Blood] Omnibus of three fantasy novels in the series: Bodyguard of Lightning (1999), Legion of Thunder (1999), and Warriors of the Tempest (2000). This has ISBN 0-7394-3102-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Orcs: First Blood: Bodyguard of Lightning Stan Nicholls (Sterling Publishing/Gollancz 1-85798-557-5, Jan 2002, $14.95, 298pp, tp, cover by Jim Burns) [Orcs: First Blood] Fantasy novel, first in a series. This is a special printing (dated 8/01) of the 1999 Orion/Millennium edition; it retains the original ISBN, but now indicates the publisher as Gollancz. First US edition (Orion 1999). Distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016-8810; 800-805-5489; [www.sterlingpub.com].

Orcs: First Blood: Legion of Thunder Stan Nicholls (Sterling Publishing/Gollancz 0-575-06871-X, May 2002, $14.95, 281pp, tp, cover by Fangorn) [Orcs: First Blood] Fantasy novel, second in a series. This first US edition is a special printing (dated 2002) of the 1999 Gollancz edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing.

Orcs: First Blood: Warriors of the Tempest Stan Nicholls (Sterling Publishing/Gollancz 0-57507-069-2, Feb 2003, $14.95, 280pp, tp, cover by Fangorn) [Orcs: First Blood] Fantasy novel, third in a series. This first US edition is the 2000 Gollancz trade paperback, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016-8810; 800-805-5489; [www.sterlingpub.com].

The Red Church Scott Nicholson (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1503-9, Jun 2002, $5.99, 352pp, pb) Supernatural thriller set in the Appalachians. A demon takes the form of a former minister. A first novel.

Firesong William Nicholson (Hyperion 0-7868-0571-4, Sep 2002, $17.99, 422pp, hc, cover by Peter Sis) [Wind on Fire] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Wind on Fire” trilogy. Illustrated by Peter Sis. First US edition (Egmont 5/02).

The Wind Singer William Nicholson (Hyperion 0-7868-1417-9, Apr 2002, $7.99, 486pp, pb, cover by Peter Sis) [Wind on Fire] Reprint (Egmont 2000) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Wind on Fire” trilogy.

Fingers of Fear J. U. Nicolson (Midnight House, Dec 2001, $40.00, 220pp, hc) Reprint (Covici Friede 1937) horror novel. Introduction by Douglas A. Anderson. Illustrated by Allen Koszowski. This is a limited edition of 460. Available from Midnight House, 4128 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle WA 98103; [www.darksidepress.com].

Starlight 3 ed. Patrick Nielsen Hayden (Tor 0-312-86779-4, May 2002, $15.95, 350pp, tp, cover by Edward Miller) Reprint (Tor 2001) original anthology of 16 stories.

Circle at Center Douglas Niles (Ace 0-441-00960-3, Jul 2002, $6.99, 388pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Seven Circles] Reprint (Ace 2000) fantasy novel, book one of the “Seven Circles” trilogy.

DragonLance: The Golden Orb Douglas Niles (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2692-9, Feb 2002, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [DragonLance: Icewall] Novelization based on the role-playing game, second volume in the “Icewall” trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

World Fall Douglas Niles (Ace 0-441-00998-0, Dec 2002, $7.50, 359pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Seven Circles] Reprint (Ace 2001) fantasy novel, book two of the “Seven Circles” trilogy.

Fox on the Rhine Douglas Niles & Michael Dobson (Tor/Forge 0-812-57466-4, Jun 2002, $7.99, 547pp, pb, cover by Bill Villareal) [Fox on the Rhine] Reprint (Forge 2000) alternate military history of WWII.

As High as the Scooter Can Fly Lia Nirgad (Overlook Press 1-58567-313-7, Nov 2002, $19.95, 191pp, hc, cover by George Peters) Literary fantasy novel. A bored suburban housewife finds a flying scooter and embarks on adventures.

Outrageous Detour Lindy Anne Nisbet (Xlibris 1-4010-3078-5, 2001, $21.99, 250pp, tp) Fantasy novel. A trip to Peru leads a group on a strange journey that includes another dimension. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now. A print-on-demand book available online at [www.xlibris.com]; or from Xlibris Corporation, 426 Walnut St., Philadelphia PA 19106; credit card orders 888-795-4274.

The Charm Adam Niswander (DarkTales Publications 1-930997-15-9, Feb 2002, $19.99, 214pp, tp) [Shaman Cycle] Reprint (Integra Press 1993) Southwestern supernatural thriller, book one of “The Shaman Cycle”. Available online at [www.darktales.com], or from PO Box 19514, Shawnee Mission KS 66285-9514.

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