The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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Only Call Us Faithful Marie Jakober (Tor/Forge 0-765-30316-7, Dec 2002, $25.95, 381pp, hc) Associational Civil War novel, narrated by the ghost of Elizabeth Van Lew, a Union spy in Richmond Virginia during the Civil War. This is dated 2002, but not seen until now; winner of the 2002 Michael Shaara Award for Excellence in Civil War Fiction.

Only Call Us Faithful Marie Jakober (Tor/Forge 0-765-34515-3, Dec 2003, $6.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Kazu Sano) Reprint (Forge 2002) associational Civil War novel narrated by a ghost. Winner of the Michael Shaara Award for Excellence in Civil War Fiction.

The Mammoth Book of Future Cops ed. Maxim Jakubowski & M. Christian (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1204-X, Jul 2003, $11.95, 498 + xii, tp, cover by Joe Roberts) Mixed reprint/original anthology of 33 SF police stories. Authors include Stephen Baxter, John Shirley, and Philip K. Dick. First US edition (Robinson 3/03).

The Mammoth Book of Tales from the Road ed. Maxim Jakubowski & M. Christian (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1069-1, Jan 2003, $11.95, 499pp, tp, cover by Ken Leeder) Associational original anthology of 33 road stories and novel excerpts, 10 reprints, a mix of mainstream, SF and horror. This has new stories by authors including Cory Doctorow, Leslie What, and Ian Watson; reprinted authors include J.G. Ballard, Michael Moorcock, and John Kessel. First US edition (Robinson 2002, as The Mammoth Book of On the Road).

Casting the Runes and Other Ghost Stories M. R. James (Oxford World’s Classics 0-19-515117-8, Sep 2002, $19.00, 298pp, hc) Reprint (World’s Classics 1987) collection of 21 stories, edited by Michael Cox. This has a new introduction by Michael Chabon.

Intracities ed. Michael J. Jasper (UnWrecked Press, Oct 2003, $5.00, 54pp, ph, cover by Frank Wu) Original anthology in chapbook form, with 13 stories by authors re-envisioning their homelands. Authors include Jay Lake, Claude Lalumière, and Heather Shaw & Tim Pratt.

Evilution Shaun Jeffrey (Invisible College Press 1-931468-13-3, May 2003, $14.95, 292pp, tp) Horror novel. A quaint village hides dark secrets. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.invispress.com]; or from The Invisible College Press, PO Box 209, Woodbridge VA 22194-0209.

The Wolving Time Patrick Jennings (Scholastic Press 0-439-39555-0, Oct 2003, $15.95, 197pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel about a peaceful family of werewolves fearing persecution in 16th-century France.

Dante’s Equation Jane Jensen (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43037-9, Aug 2003, $15.95, 484pp, tp, cover by John Picacio) SF novel. A Rabbi and a physics researcher seek to solve the riddle of a Polish rabbi, mystic, and physicist who may have discovered a physical law of good and evil — and interdimensional travel.

Fudoki Kij Johnson (Tor 0-765-30390-6, Oct 2003, $25.95, 316pp, hc, cover by Michael Dringenberg) [Fox Woman] Fantasy novel based on Japanese folkore, set in the same world as The Fox Woman. A cat becomes a woman warrior/philosopher.

Escape from the Ashes William W. Johnstone (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1440-7, Aug 2003, $5.99, 285pp, pb) [Ashes] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, the final installment in the long-running “Ashes” series featuring Ben Raines.

The Last Rebel William W. Johnstone (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1440-7, Aug 2003, $5.99, 285pp, pb) [Last Rebel] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, the first in “The Last Rebel” series featuring Jim LaDoux, a spin-off of the “Ashes” series.

Archer’s Goon Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy 0-06-447356-2, Mar 2003, $5.99, 324pp, tp, cover by Mark Zug) Reprint (Methuen 1984) young-adult fantasy novel. A hardcover edition from Greenwillow (-02889-8, $16.99) is also available.

Aunt Maria Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447358-9, Sep 2003, $5.99, 274pp, tp, cover by William O’Connor) Reprint (Methuen 1991 as Black Maria) young-adult fantasy novel. A simultaneous Greenwillow hardcover edition (-623742-4, $16.99) is also available.

The Dalemark Quartet Diana Wynne Jones (SFBC #57544, May 2003, $14.99, 785pp, hc, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) [Dalemark Quartet] Omnibus of four young-adult fantasy novels: Cart and Cwidder (1975), Drowned Ammet (1977), The Spellcoats (1979), and The Crown of Dalemark (1993). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-3389-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Eight Days of Luke Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy 0-06-447357-0, Mar 2003, $5.99, 226pp, tp, cover by Matt Stawicki) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1975) young-adult fantasy novel. A Greenwillow hardcover edition (-623741-6, $16.99) was announced but not seen.

The Merlin Conspiracy Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-052318-2, Apr 2003, $16.99, 468pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Deep Secret] Young-adult fantasy novel set in the same worlds as Deep Secret. Nick accidentally wanders through magical worlds until he reaches Blest, where he helps Roddy and Grundo fight a conspiracy against the king.

Mixed Magics Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy 0-06-441018-8, Mar 2003, $5.99, 193pp, tp, cover by Greg Newbold) [Chrestomanci] Reprint (Collins UK 2000) young-adult collection of four stories featuring the wizard-enforcer Chrestomanci.

Power of Three Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447359-7, Aug 2003, $5.99, 328pp, tp, cover by Terese Nielsen) Reprint (Macmillan 1976) young-adult fantasy novel. A simultaneous Greenwillow hardcover edition (-623743-2, $16.99) is also available.

Wild Robert Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-055530-0, Sep 2003, $15.99, 100pp, hc, cover by Mark Zug) Children’s fantasy novelette about a ghost annoyed by the tourists visiting his stately home/museum. First US edition (Methuen 1989).

Fantasy Stories ed. Diana Wynne Jones (Houghton Mifflin/Kingfisher 0-7534-5637-0, Oct 2003, $6.95, 254pp, tp, cover by Les Edwards) Reprint (Kingfisher UK 1994) young-adult anthology of 18 stories and excerpts.

A Fortress of Grey Ice J. V. Jones (Tor 0-765-30633-6, Aug 2003, $25.95, 670pp, hc, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Sword of Shadows] Fantasy novel, the second book in the “Sword of Shadows” trilogy after A Cavern of Black Ice. This first US edition (Orbit 3/02) has been somewhat revised.

J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography Leslie Ellen Jones (Greenwood Press 0-313-32340-2, 2003, $27.95, 156 + xvi, hc) Non-fiction, a biography of Tolkien aimed at high school students. Includes timeline, bibliography, and index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror: Volume Fourteen ed. Stephen Jones (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1237-6, Nov 2003, $11.95, 590 + xi, tp, cover by Les Edwards) Annual horror anthology of 20 stories, with an overview of the year 2002 by Jones, and a necrology by Jones and Kim Newman. Authors include Jeff Vandermeer, Paul McAuley, and Neil Gaiman. First American edition (Robinson 10/03).

The Best Horror from Fantasy Tales ed. Stephen Jones & David Sutton (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1200-7, Aug 2003, $12.00, 266pp, tp) Reprint (Robinson 1988) anthology of 20 stories and a poem originally published in Fantasy Tales. This has a new postscript by the editors, and updates some of the story introductions.

Robert Louis Stevenson Reconsidered: New Critical Perspectives ed. William B. Jones, Jr. (McFarland 0-7864-1399-9, Jun 2003, $32.00, 254pp, tp) Non-fiction, a gathering of 16 critical essays on Stevenson, from general overviews of his work to essays on specific works, three on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Includes notes and index. Order from McFarland & Company, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]; add $4.00 postage. [Robert Louis Stevenson]

Crossroads of Twilight Robert Jordan (Tor 0-312-86459-0, Jan 2003, $29.95, 700pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wheel of Time] Fantasy novel, tenth in “The Wheel of Time”. A limited leatherbound edition (0-765-30592-5, $200.00) was announced but not seen.

Crossroads of Twilight Robert Jordan (SFBC, Jan 2003, $14.99, 700pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, tenth in “The Wheel of Time”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price.

Crossroads of Twilight Robert Jordan (Tor 0-812-57133-9, Dec 2003, $7.99, 846pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, tenth in “The Wheel of Time”. An open market edition (same information) was announced for October but not seen.

The Great Hunt, Part One: The Hunt Begins Robert Jordan (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34843-8, Jan 2004, $5.99, 397pp, tp, cover by Charles Keegan) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 1990) fantasy novel, the first half of book two in “The Wheel of Time”, packaged for young adults.

The Great Hunt, Part Two: New Threads in the Pattern Robert Jordan (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34844-6, Jan 2004, $5.99, 446pp, tp, cover by Charles Keegan) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 1990) fantasy novel, the second half of book two in “The Wheel of Time”, packaged for young adults.

New Spring: The Novel Robert Jordan (Tor 0-765-30629-8, Jan 2004, $22.95, 334pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wheel of Time] Fantasy novel, the first in a series prequel to “The Wheel of Time”. A limited leatherbound edition ($150.00) was announced but not seen. UK Orbit 1/04 New Spring.

The Hunting of the Last Dragon Sherryl Jordan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-447231-0, Sep 2003, $5.99, 244pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) Reprint (HarperCollins 2002) young-adult fantasy novel.

Secret Sacrament Sherryl Jordan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-447230-2, Feb 2003, $6.99, 495pp, pb, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) [Secret Sacrament] Reprint (Puffin New Zealand 1996) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Facts of Life Graham Joyce (Simon & Schuster/Atria 0-7434-6342-0, Jun 2003, $24.00, 295pp, hc) Fantasy novel set in WWII about a boy with unusual talents, raised by six idiosyncratic aunts. First US edition (Gollancz 2002).

Smoking Poppy Graham Joyce (Simon & Schuster/Washington Square Press 0-671-03940-7, Mar 2003, $14.00, 275pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 2001) dark fantasy novel.

The Stormwatcher Graham Joyce (Night Shade Books 1-892389-36-3, Oct 2003, $40.00, 271pp, hc, cover by John Picacio) Mainstream novel with fantasy/horror elements. This is a signed limited edition of 1000. First US edition (Penguin UK 1998).

More Fantasy Art Masters: The Best Fantasy and Science Fiction Artists Show How They Work Dick Jude (Watson-Guptill 0-8230-3127-6, Apr 2003, $24.95, 144pp, tp, cover by Keith Parkinson) Art book focusing on 10 artists, with discussions by the artists of their techniques, from traditional to digital. Artists include Keith Parkinson, Judith Clute, John Harris, and J.K. Potter. First US edition (Collins 11/02 as Fantasy Art Masters: The Best in Fantasy and SF Art Worldwide).

Dreaming in Black and White Reinhardt Jung (Penguin/Fogelman 0-8037-2811-5, Jun 2003, $15.99, 112pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy time-travel novelette. Dreams transport a handicapped German boy back to 1930s Germany. Translated by Anthea Bell from the German Auszeit oder Der Loewe von Kauha (Jungbrunnen 1996). First US edition (Mammoth 2000).

World of Darkness: Dark Ages: Brujah Myranda Kalis (White Wolf 1-58846-832-1, Nov 2003, $6.99, 288pp, pb, cover by John Bolton) [World of Darkness: Dark Ages: Clan] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the eighth “Clan” novel in the “Dark Ages” series.

The Divide Elizabeth Kay (Scholastic/The Chicken House 0-439-45696-7, Jul 2003, $15.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Ted Dewan) [Divide] Young-adult fantasy. A boy on vacation in Costa Rica finds a magical world where humans are legend. This has no dustjacket, and is bound so it opens in the middle of the front cover. First US edition (The Chicken House UK 5/03).

Beyond This Dark House Guy Gavriel Kay (Penguin Canada 0-14-301378-5, Apr 2003, C$20.00, 106pp, hc) Collection of 62 poems.

The Dragon Quintet ed. Marvin Kaye (SFBC #37118, Apr 2003, $12.99, 277 + x, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Original anthology of five novellas about dragons by Orson Scott Card, Elizabeth Moon, Tanith Lee, Mercedes Lackey, and Michael Swanwick. This has ISBN 0-7394-3523-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Ultimate Halloween ed. Marvin Kaye (ibooks 0-7434-7513-5, Oct 2003, $6.99, 325pp, pb) Reprint (ibooks 2001) anthology of 17 stories about Halloween.

Ships from the West Paul Kearney (Ace 0-441-00929-8, Jan 2003, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Steve Crisp) [Monarchies of God] Fantasy novel, fifth and final in “The Monarchies of God” series. First US edition (Gollancz 2002).

The Rising Brian Keene (Delirium Books 1-929653-41-7, Jan 2003, $50.00, 321pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Rising] Horror novel. Civilization crumbles as the dead begin to rise. This is a signed, limited edition of 300; a deluxe leatherbound edition of 26 ($175.00) is also available. Order from Delirium Books, PO Box 338, North Webster IN 46555; [www.deliriumbooks.com]; [srstaley@deliriumbooks.com].

The Book of Air Marjorie B. Kellogg (DAW 0-7564-0080-5, Nov 2003, $6.99, 507pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Dragon Quartet] Fantasy novel, fourth volume of “The Dragon Quartet”.

Think Like a Dinosaur and Other Stories James Patrick Kelly (Golden Gryphon Press 1-930846-20-7, Sep 2003, $15.95, 275pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Golden Gryphon 1997) collection of 14 stories, including the Hugo winning novelette of the title. Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 E. Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; 217-840-0672; [www.goldengryphon.com].

Forgotten Realms: Twilight Falling Paul S. Kemp (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2998-7, Jul 2003, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Forgotten Realms: Erevis Cale] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Book one in the “Erevis Cale” trilogy.

The Braided World Kay Kenyon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58379-4, Feb 2003, $6.99, 395pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) SF first contact novel. A starship from Earth follows a signal to a distant planet, hoping to recover humanity’s lost genetic diversity.

Dance with the Devil Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-98483-9, Dec 2003, $6.99, 361pp, pb) [Dark-Hunter] Vampire romance novel, third in the “Dark-Hunters” series about vampire-like Daimon hunters; this follows psychotic Zarek in Alaska. A short story is included. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor.

Night Embrace Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-98482-0, Jul 2003, $6.99, 408pp, pb) [Dark-Hunter] Vampire romance novel, second in the “Dark-Hunters” series about vampire-like Daimon hunters. Dark-Hunter Talon faces a plot to raise an ancient evil at Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor.

Night Embrace Sherrilyn Kenyon (SFBC #58701, Sep 2003, $9.99, 408pp, hc) [Dark-Hunter] Reprint (St. Martin’s 2003) vampire romance novel, second in the “Dark-Hunters” series about vampire-like Daimon hunters. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor.

The Wisdom of Harry Potter: What Our Favorite Hero Teaches Us About Moral Choices Edmund M. Kern (Prometheus Books 1-59102-133-2, Sep 2003, $17.00, 296pp, tp) Associational non-fiction, designed to help parents discuss Rowling’s work with their children. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.prometheusbooks.com]. [marketing@prometheusbooks.com]. [J. K. Rowling]

Song in the Silence Elizabeth Kerner (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34268-5, Mar 2003, $5.99, 345pp, tp, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) Reprint (Tor 1997) fantasy novel, repackaged and abridged slightly for younger readers.

The Snare Katharine Kerr (Tor 0-312-89045-1, Apr 2003, $27.95, 591pp, hc, cover by Daniel Horne) Fantasy novel. A lost colony on a desert planet struggles with conflicts between religion and magic. First US edition (Voyager 1/03).

The Best of Dreams of Decadence ed. Angela Kessler (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45918-0, Mar 2003, $6.99, 337 + xiv, pb) Anthology of 21 vampire stories and 22 poems originally published in Dreams of Decadence. Authors include Tanith Lee, Brian Stableford, and Charlee Jacob.

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