The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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The Golems of Gotham Thane Rosenbaum (HarperPerennial 0-06-095945-2, Jan 2003, $13.95, 367pp, tp, cover by Eric Fuentecilla) Reprint (HarperCollins 2002) contemporary ghost story.

Guardians of the Flame Joel Rosenberg (Baen 0-7434-3589-3, Feb 2003, $25.00, 709pp, hc, cover by Monte Moore) [Guardians of the Flame] Reprint (SFBC 1985 as Guardians of the Flame: The Warriors) omnibus of the first three novels in the series: The Sleeping Dragon (1983), The Sword and the Chain (1984), and The Silver Crown (1985).

Home Front Joel Rosenberg (Tor/Forge 0-765-30498-8, Mar 2003, $23.95, 300pp, hc, cover by Tim Gabor) Associational mystery featuring Ernest “Sparky” Hemingway.

Not Really the Prisoner of Zenda Joel Rosenberg (Tor 0-765-30046-X, Jun 2003, $24.95, 383pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Guardians of the Flame] Fantasy adventure novel, third in the swashbuckling adventure/parody series featuring Jason Cullinane, set in the universe of the “Guardians of the Flame”.

Don’t Close Your Eyes Robert Ross (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1482-2, Jul 2003, $6.99, 478pp, pb) Horror novel. A New England town is haunted by a 300-year-old evil.

Teeka and Other Stories Ferrell Rosser (iUniverse.com/Writers Club Press 0-595-25256-7, 2002, $14.95, 251 + xi, tp) Original collection of 25 fantasy and dark fantasy stories. A print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com].

Bittersweet Creek and Other Stories Christopher Rowe (Small Beer Press, Nov 2003, $5.00, 62pp, ph, cover by Shelley Jackson) Chapbook collection of five stories, one original. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton, MA 01060; [www.smallbeerpress.com]; [info@smallbeerpress.com].

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix J. K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-35806-X, Jun 2003, $29.99, 870pp, hc, cover by Mary GrandPré) [Harry Potter] Young-adult fantasy, fifth in the series. The Ministry of Magic refuses to believe Voldemort is back. A deluxe, slipcased edition with different dustjacket art is also available.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix J. K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-35806-X, Jul 2003, $29.99, 870pp, hc, cover by Mary GrandPré) [Harry Potter] Reissue (Levine 2003) young-adult fantasy, fifth in the series. Second printing.

Visions Luis Royo (NBM 1-56163-355-0, May 2003, $19.95, 79pp, tp, cover by Luis Royo) Art book combining sketches and finished works of fantastic art. Introduction by Kevin Eastman.

Lily’s Ghosts Laura Ruby (HarperCollins 0-06-051829-4, Aug 2003, $16.99, 255pp, hc, cover by Peter Ferguson) Young-adult humorous ghost mystery. A first novel.

As Above, So Below: A Novel of Peter Bruegel Rudy Rucker (Tor/Forge 0-765-30404-X, Nov 2003, $13.95, 320pp, tp, cover by Peter Breugel) Reprint (Forge 2002) associational historical novel about the artist.

Spaceland Rudy Rucker (Tor 0-765-30367-1, Jul 2003, $13.95, 301pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 2002) SF novel about contact with beings of the fourth dimension, an upgraded version of Flatland.

Roswell: Dreamwalk Paul Ruditis (Simon Pulse 0-689-85518-4, Jan 2003, $5.99, 217pp, pb) [Roswell] Novelization based on the TV show based on the “Roswell High” series by Melinda Metz. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film, Regency Entertainment (USA), and Monarchy Enterprises B.V.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Ten Little Witches Paul Ruditis (Simon Pulse 0-689-86439-6, Sep 2003, $5.99, 309pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, a special Halloween edition in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Where in the World is Sabrina Spellman? Paul Ruditis (Simon Pulse 0-7434-4243-1, Feb 2003, $4.99, 146pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 47th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Aliens and Satanic Creatures Wanted: Humans Need Not Apply Tony Ruggiero (Amber Quill Press 1-59279-898-5, Sep 2003, $14.50, 305pp, tp, cover by Trace Edward Zaber) Original collection of 39 stories, 23 previously published online. Available online at [www.amberquill.com].

Get Out of My Mind Tony Ruggiero (Amber Quill Press 1-59279-938-8, Jun 2003, $14.50, 213pp, tp, cover by Trace Edward Zaber) [Get Out of My Mind] SF novel. Two humans are forced to join an alien United Council of Developing Worlds. Available online at [www.amberquill.com].

Mind Trap Tony Ruggiero (Amber Quill Press 1-59279-928-0, Jun 2003, $14.50, 203pp, tp, cover by Trace Edward Zaber) [Get Out of My Mind] SF novel, sequel to Get Out of My Mind. A reporter uncovers the secret activities of the alien United Council of Developing Worlds on Earth. Available online at [www.amberquill.com].

Extremes Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45934-2, Jul 2003, $6.50, 373pp, pb, cover by Greg Bridges) [Miles Flint] SF novel set in the world of “The Retrieval Artist”. The suspicious death of a Retrieval Artist puts Miles Flint on the trail of a Disappeared scientist.

Fantasy Life Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Pocket Star 0-7434-5631-9, Nov 2003, $7.99, 436pp, pb, cover by Rowena Morrill) Fantasy novel. A family protects mythical creatures near the Oregon coast.

X-Men Kristine Kathryn Rusch & Dean Wesley Smith (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44095-1, Mar 2003, $6.99, 239pp, pb) [X-Men] Reissue (Del Rey 2000) novelization of the movie based on the Marvel comic book. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film. Third printing.

Grimus Salman Rushdie (Random House/Modern LIbrary 0-8129-6999-5, 2003, $13.95, 319pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 1975) literary fantasy novel.

The Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Two Towers Gary Russell (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-33130-1, Apr 2003, $35.00, 187pp, hc) Art book with sketches and studies for the film. Includes works by Alan Lee, John Howe, and many others. Afterword by Andy Serkis. First US edition (HarperCollins 3/03). [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The Magic Flute P. Craig Russell (NBM 1-56163-350-X, Mar 2003, $24.95, 138pp, hc, cover by P. Craig Russell) Reprint (Eclipse 1992) graphic novel adaptation of Mozart’s opera, originally published in comic-book form in 1990. This is the first volume in “The P. Craig Russell Library of Opera Adaptations”.

The Isle of Battle Sean Russell (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-79322-9, Jun 2003, $7.99, 451pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Swans’ War] Reprint (Eos 2002) fantasy novel, book two in the “Swans’ War” trilogy.

Carlucci Richard Paul Russo (Ace 0-441-01054-7, Sep 2003, $16.00, 611pp, tp) [Frank Carlucci] Omnibus of three SF novels featuring police detective Frank Carlucci: Destroying Angel (1992), Carlucci’s Edge (1995), and Carlucci’s Heart (1997).

This Way Up Dermot Ryan & Nigel Quinlan (Aeon Press 0-9534784-1-6, Dec 2002, $12.99, 92 + 85pp, tp, cover by Arron Roebuck) Collection printed in double format, with four stories by Ryan and six (two original) by Quinlan. All but one of the reprint stories appeared originally in Albedo One. Order from Aeon Press, 8 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1, Republic of Ireland, or online at [http://homepage.tinet.ie/˜albedo1/editoral.html]; add $2.00 shipping.

World of Darkness: Dark Ages: Setite Kathleen Ryan (White Wolf 1-58846-821-6, Feb 2003, $6.99, 287pp, pb, cover by John Bolton) [World of Darkness: Dark Ages: Clan] Novelization, the fourth “Clan” novel in the “Dark Ages” series, based on the roleplaying games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

Roswell: A New Beginning Kevin Ryan (Simon Pulse 0-689-85520-6, Jun 2003, $5.99, 238pp, pb) [Roswell] Novelization based on the TV show based on the “Roswell High” series by Melinda Metz. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film, Regency Entertainment (USA), and Monarchy Enterprises B.V.

Roswell: Nightscape Kevin Ryan (Simon Pulse 0-689-85521-4, Jul 2003, $5.99, 194pp, pb) Novelization based on the TV show based on the “Roswell High” series by Melinda Metz. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film, Regency Entertainment (USA), and Monarchy Enterprises B.V.

Children of the Shaman Jessica Rydill (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45911-3, Feb 2003, $6.50, 355pp, pb) Fantasy novel. Two teens travel to live with the shaman father they hardly remember. A first novel. First US edition (Orbit 2001).

Lust Geoff Ryman (St. Martin’s 0-312-31211-3, Aug 2003, $25.95, 400pp, hc) Satirical fantasy novel. First US edition (Flamingo 2001).

Berserker Prime Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-765-30625-5, Jan 2004, $25.95, 396pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Berserkers] SF novel in the “Berserkers” series.

Berserker’s Star Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-765-30423-6, Jun 2003, $24.95, 368pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Berserker] SF novel in the “Berserkers” series. Notorious pilot Harry Silver takes on a passenger seeking her missing husband.

Berserker’s Star Fred Saberhagen (SFBC #57936, Jul 2003, $12.50, 368pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Berserker] Reprint (Tor 2003) SF novel in the “Berserkers” series. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

A Coldness in the Blood Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-765-34011-9, Oct 2003, $6.99, 383pp, pb, cover by Vince Natale) [Dracula] Reprint (Tor 2002) vampire novel, eighth in the “Dracula” series.

Empire of the East Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-765-30742-1, Nov 2003, $17.95, 512pp, tp, cover by Vince Natale) [Empire of the East] Reprint (Ace 1979) science fantasy omnibus of revised versions of The Broken Lands (1968), The Black Mountains (1971), and Changeling Earth (1973). This has the 1979 prologue by Roger Zelazny.

Gods of Fire and Thunder Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-765-34151-4, Sep 2003, $6.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Bob Warner) [Book of the Gods] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, fifth in the “Book of the Gods” series.

A Perilous Power E. Rose Sabin (Tor 0-765-30859-2, Jan 2004, $19.95, 286pp, hc, cover by Vince Natale) [School for Sorcery] Fantasy novel, a prequel to A School for Sorcery. Trevor Blake travels to a big city to learn to use his magical gifts.

A School for Sorcery E. Rose Sabin (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34219-7, Aug 2003, $5.99, 318pp, tp, cover by Marilee Heyer) [School for Sorcery] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, repackaged for young adults.

Idlewild Nick Sagan (Putnam 0-399-15097-8, Aug 2003, $23.95, 278pp, hc) [Idlewild] SF thriller of plague and virtual reality. A first novel by the son of Carl Sagan.

Varjak Paw S. F. Said (Random House/David Fickling Books 0-385-75019-6, May 2003, $16.95, 254pp, hc, cover by Dave McKean) [Varjak Paw] Young-adult talking animal fantasy, illustrated by Dave McKean. Mesopotamian Blue kitten Varjak wants to explore the world Outside. First US edition (David Fickling UK 2/03).

The Curse of the Zwilling Don Sakers (Speed-of-C Productions 0-9716147-2-5, Dec 2003, $19.99, 379pp, tp, cover by Caspar David Friedrich) Dark fantasy novel. Something dark has come to Patapsco University, where the Comparative Religion department deals in ancient magics. Order from Speed-of-C Productions, PO Box 265, Linthicum MD 21090-0265; [www.scatteredworlds.com].

A Voice in Every Wind Don Sakers (Speed-of-C Productions 0-9716147-5-X, Jul 2003, $7.50, 103pp, tp) [Scattered Worlds] Collection of two stories set on the planet Kaa in Sakers’ “Scattered Worlds” universe. Order from Speed-of-C Productions, PO Box 265, Linthicum MD 21090-0265; [www.scatteredworlds.com]; [speed-of-c@scatteredworlds.com].

Forgotten Realms: Legacy of the Drow Collector’s Edition R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2908-1, Jan 2003, $19.95, 1077pp, tp, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2001) omnibus of four novelizations based on the fantasy roleplaying game: The Legacy (1992), Starless Night (1993), Siege of Darkness (1994), and Passage to Dawn (1996). Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: The Lone Drow R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3012-8, Oct 2003, $25.95, 346pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Hunter’s Blades] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Book two in “The Hunter’s Blades” trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: The Thousand Orcs R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2980-4, Jul 2003, $7.99, 367pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Hunter’s Blades] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2002) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Book one in “The Hunter’s Blades” trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Immortalis R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44122-2, May 2003, $26.95, 488pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Demon Wars] Fantasy novel, third and final in the second “DemonWars” saga.

Immortalis R. A. Salvatore (SFBC #57250, May 2003, $13.50, 487pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Demon Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 2003) fantasy novel, book three of the second “DemonWars” saga. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-42882-X, Apr 2003, $7.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) Star Wars novelization of the movie. This includes 32 unpaginated pages of movie storyboards. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Transcendence R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43044-1, May 2003, $7.99, 571pp, pb, cover by Dean Williams) [Demon Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) fantasy novel, book two of the second “DemonWars” saga.

Under Cover of Night Mary SanGiovanni (Flesh & Blood Press 1-894815-99-8, Oct 2002, $16.00, 165pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) Collection of seven stories, three original. Foreword by John R. Platt, introduction by Shikhar Dixit. This is a print-on-demand edition. Order from Flesh & Blood Press, 121 Joseph St., Bayville NJ 08721; [www.fleshandbloodpress.com].

The Cave José Saramago (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-602879-4, Oct 2003, $14.00, 307pp, tp) Reprint (Harcourt 2002) associational novel, an allegory with surreal elements, by a Nobel Prize-winning author. Translated from the Portuguese A Caverna (Editorial Caminho 2000) by Margaret Jull Costa.

Star Trek: Garth of Izar Pamela Sargent & George Zebrowski (Pocket 0-7434-0641-9, Mar 2003, $6.99, 263pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Toybox Al Sarrantonio (Leisure 0-8439-5174-5, Sep 2003, $6.99, 258pp, pb) Reprint (CD Publications 2000, not seen) collection of 18 stories of supernatural horror. Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale.

100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories ed. Al Sarrantonio & Martin H. Greenberg (Sterling 1-4027-0975-7, 2003, $12.95, 496pp, tp) Reprint (Barnes & Noble 1993) horror anthology.

Midnight Voices John Saul (Ballantine 0-449-00653-0, Mar 2003, $7.99, 375pp, pb) Reprint (Ballantine 2002) horror novel.

Factoring Humanity Robert J. Sawyer (Tor/Orb 0-765-30903-3, Jan 2004, $14.95, 348pp, tp, cover by Shelley Eshkar & Jan Uretsky) Reprint (Tor 1998) near-future SF novel.

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