The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003


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High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus Terry Brooks (Simon & Schuster UK/Earthlight 0-7434-6124-X, Sep 2003, £17.99, 398pp, hc) [Shannara: High Druid of Shannara] Fantasy novel in the “Shannara” series, the first in a new sub-series set 20 years after the end of Morgawr. Simultaneous with the US (Ballantine Del Rey) edition.


Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life Terry Brooks (Simon & Schuster/Earthlight 0-7434-6879-1, Sep 2003, £8.99, x+197pp, tp) Reprint (Del Rey 2003) memoir, concentrating on Brooks’ writing.


The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Book Three: Morgawr Terry Brooks (Simon & Schuster/Earthlight 0-7434-1496-9, May 2003, £6.99, 401pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Reprint (Ballantine Del Rey; Earthlight UK 2002) fantasy novel in the “Shannara” series. Last of a trilogy.


The Word and the Void Terry Brooks (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-266-3, Sep 2003, £12.99, 872pp, tp, cover by Lee Gibbons) [John Ross, Knight] Omnibus of the three “John Ross, Knight” novels: Running with the Demon (1997), A Knight of the Word (1998), and Angel Fire East (1999).


Angels & Demons Dan Brown (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-15073-8, Jul 2003, £6.99, 620pp, pb) Reissue (Pocket 2000) thriller with SF elements. Second printing.


Black Valley Jim Brown (Macmillan/Pan 0-330-41246-9, Oct 2003, £6.99, 483pp, pb, cover by blacksheep) Reprint (Ballantine 2003) horror novel of an immortal, sadistic killer able to travel in time.


Summer Magic ed. Sarah Brown & Gil McNeil (Bloomsbury 0-7475-6521-X, Jun 2003, £6.99, 311pp, tp) Original anthology of 22 stories, a mix of fantasy and mainstream, plus one poem, and a reprinted article. Authors include Marina Warner, Joanna Trollope, and Malcolm Price. Foreword by J.K. Rowling. Part of the proceeds go to charity.


Warriors of Camlann N. M. Browne (Bloomsbury 0-7475-6248-2, May 2003, £5.99, 399pp, tp) [Ursula and Dan] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Warriors of Alavna. Dan and Ursula travel forward in time, trying to make it home to the 20th century, but only make it to the time of Arthur. Simultaneous with the Bloomsbury USA edition.


The Curse of Chalion Lois McMaster Bujold (HarperCollins/Voyager 0-00-713361-8, Feb 2003, £6.99, 490pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Royina Ista] Reprint (Eos 2001) fantasy novel.


Diplomatic Immunity Lois McMaster Bujold (Simon & Schuster/Earthlight 0-7434-6802-3, Sep 2003, £6.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Miles Vorkosigan] Reprint (Baen 2002) SF novel in the “Miles Vorkosigan” series.


The Paladin of Souls Lois McMaster Bujold (HarperCollins/Voyager 0-00-713359-6, Oct 2003, £11.99, 456pp, tp, cover by Dominic Harman) [Royina Ista] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Curse of Chalion. Simultaneous with the US (Eos) edition.


The Master and Margarita Mikhail Bulgakov (Random House/Vintage Classics UK 0-09-945572-2, Aug 2003, £3.99, 445pp, pb) Reprint (Harvill Press 1967) classic fantasy novel. Translated by Richard Glenny from the Russian (1967) edition.


Dragonmaster Book One: Storm of Wings Chris Bunch (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-192-6, Apr 2003, £6.99, 409pp, pb, cover by Les Edwards) [Dragonmaster] Reprint (Orbit 2002) fantasy novel. First in a new series.


Dragonmaster Book Two: Knighthood of the Dragon Chris Bunch (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-195-0, May 2003, £10.99, 408pp, tp, cover by Les Edwards) [Dragonmaster] Fantasy novel, second in a series after Storm of Wings.


Bloodtide Melvin Burgess (Penguin UK 0-14-130689-0, 2003, £5.99, 376pp, tp) [Bloodtide] Reprint (Andersen Press 1999) young-adult SF/fantasy novel, based on the first part of the “Volsunga Saga”. Rejacketed for older teenagers.


Lady: My Life as a Bitch Melvin Burgess (Penguin UK 0-14-131028-6, 2003, £5.99, 197pp, tp) Reprint (Andersen Press 2001) young-adult fantasy novel. Rejacketed for older teenagers.


Lady: My Life as a Bitch Melvin Burgess (Penguin/Puffin UK 0-14-131028-6, Feb 2003, £5.99, 208pp, tp) Reprint (Andersen Press 2001) young-adult fantasy novel. A troubled teen turned into a dog discovers she prefers the bestial life.


Lady: My Life as a Bitch Melvin Burgess (Penguin/Puffin UK 0-14-131028-6, Feb 2003, £5.99, 197pp, tp) Reprint (Andersen Press 2001) young-adult fantasy novel about a teen who becomes a dog.


Righteous Blood Cliff Burns (PS Publishing 1-902880-47-1, Feb 2003, £25.00, 177pp, hc, cover by Richard Powers) Original collection of two horror novellas. Introduction by Tim Lebbon. This is a limited edition of 300; a trade paperback edition of 500 (-8046-3, £8.00) is also available. PS Publishing, Hamilton House, 4 Park Avenue, Harrogate HG2 9BQ, UK; [www.pspublishing.co.uk].


The True Knowledge of Ken MacLeod Andrew M. Butler & Farah Mendlesohn (Science Fiction Foundation, The 0-903007-02-9, Sep 2003, £20.00, 136 + xiii, hc, cover by Colin Odell) Non-fiction gathering of essays, reviews, and interviews examining the works of Ken MacLeod, including two by MacLeod himself. Introduction by Butler. This has a bibliography and index. Available from The Science Fiction Foundation, 22 Addington Road, Reading RG1 5PT UK; [www.sf-foundation.org].


James Herbert: Devil in the Dark Craig Cabell (Metro Publishing Ltd. 1-843580-59-4, May 2003, £16.99, xxxii+266pp, hc) Biographical study of the author and his books. Includes an introduction by Ingrid Pitt, eight pages of photographs, a restored chapter from Sepulchre, and an original short story, “Extinct”. [James Herbert]


Told by the Dead Ramsey Campbell (PS Publishing 1-902880-69-2, Jun 2003, £35.00, 359pp, hc, cover by David Kendall) Collection of 23 horror stories. Campbell’s afterword discusses the writing of some of the stories. Introduction by Poppy Z. Brite. Illustrated by Richard Lamb. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a slipcased edition of 200 (-70-6, £60.00) is also available. PS Publishing, Hamilton House, 4 Park Avenue, Harrogate HG2 9BQ, UK; [www.pspublishing.com].


Long Memories: Recollections of Frank Belknap Long Peter Cannon (British Fantasy Society 0-952-41531-3, 1997, £5.00, 67pp, A4) Biography/memoir of Long’s last years. Afterword by Ramsey Campbell. This is dated 1997, but not listed until now; this was mailed free to members with the April 2003 BFS mailing. [Frank Belknap Long]


First Meetings: In the Enderverse Orson Scott Card (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-311-2, Dec 2003, £6.99, 228pp, pb, cover by Bob Warner) [Ender Wiggin] Reprint (Subterranean Press 2002 as First Meetings) collection of four stories, set in the world of Ender’s Game. This follows the Tor Teen 2003 edition in adding the original novella “Teacher’s Pest”.


Shadow Puppets Orson Scott Card (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-142-X, Jun 2003, £6.99, 474pp, pb, cover by Bob Warner) [Ender: Shadow] Reprint (Orbit 2002) SF novel. Third book of “The Shadow Saga” and seventh overall in the “Ender Wiggins” series.


Kushiel’s Chosen Jacqueline Carey (Macmillan/Tor UK 1-4050-0588-2, Sep 2003, £12.99, 700pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Kushiel’s Legacy] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel. Second in the trilogy begun in Kushiel’s Dart.


Kushiel’s Dart Jacqueline Carey (Macmillan/Tor UK 0-330-49374-4, Sep 2003, £7.99, 1015pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Kushiel’s Legacy] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel, first in a trilogy.


White Apples Jonathan Carroll (Macmillan/Tor UK 0-333-98983-X, Apr 2003, £10.99, 259pp, tp, cover by blacksheep) [White Apples] Reprint (Tor 2002) literary fantasy novel. A dead man is brought back to life and tries to find out why.


Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll (Penguin UK 0-14-143976-9, Mar 2003, £4.99, lxxx+357pp, tp, cover by Sir John Tenniel) Reprint (Macmillan 1865 and 1871) children’s fantasy classics, edited with an introduction and notes by Hugh Haughton. Illustrated by Tenniel. A “Penguin Classics” edition.


The Magic Toyshop Angela Carter (Virago 0-86068-190-4, 2003, £6.99, 200pp, tp) Reissue (Heinemann 1967) literary fantasy novel. 19th printing. A “Virago Modern Classic”.


Nights at the Circus Angela Carter (Random House/Vintage Classics UK 0-09-945814-4, Aug 2003, £3.99, 295pp, pb) Reprint (Chatto & Windus 1984) literary fantasy novel.


Tolkien: A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings Lin Carter (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07548-1, Aug 2003, £6.99, 188 + xv, hc) Reprint (Ballantine 1969) critical work on the possible origins and influences of Tolkien’s work. Revised and updated by Adam Roberts, who provides a new introduction. [J. R. R. Tolkien]


Doctor Who Novellas: Foreign Devils Andrew Cartmel (Telos 1-903889-32-4, Dec 2003, £4.99, 123pp, tp, cover by Mike Collins) [Doctor Who] Reprint (Telos 2002) novellazation based on the TV series. The Doctor meets Carnacki, William Hope Hodgson’s fictional ghost-finder. This edition drops the Hodgson story and Mike Ashley foreword of the original.


The Meq Steve Cash (Macmillan UK 1-4050-0011-2, Jan 2003, £10.99, 431pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone) Fantasy novel, the first in a trilogy about a race of near-immortals who retain the appearance of pre-teenagers. A first novel.


Doctor Who Novellas: Wonderland Mark Chadbourn (Telos 1-903889-14-6, Apr 2003, £10.00, 92pp, hc) [Doctor Who] Novellazation based on the TV series. Foreword by Graham Joyce. The deluxe hardcover adds a frontispiece by Dominic Harman, and is signed by Chadbourn, Joyce and Harman. Licensed by the BBC. Available from 61 Elgar Avenue, Tolworth, Surrey KT5 9JP. A deluxe hardback edition (-15-4, £25.00) is also available.


Michigan Moorcroft R.I.P. Martin Chatterton (Scholastic UK 0-439-97853-X, Sep 2003, £5.99, 315pp, tp) Young-adult comic fantasy novel. A teenager wakes up dead, and learns after-life doesn’t mean much of a change.


Bad Dream John Christopher (Severn House 0-7278-5960-9, Feb 2003, £18.99, 249pp, hc, cover by Corbis) SF novel. In a Britain rebelling against European rule, people under Total Virtual Reality treatment start dying.


Nailed by the Heart Simon Clark (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-62573-2, Sep 2002, £6.99, 360pp, pb, cover by Steve Crisp) Reissue (Hodder & Stoughton 1995) horror novel. Third printing.


Vampyrrhic Rites Simon Clark (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-81940-5, Jul 2003, £18.99, i+504pp, hc, cover by Steve Crisp) [Vampyrrhic] Dark fantasy novel, sequel to Vampyrrhic. The trio who opposed vampires in North Yorkshire are recalled to fight an even greater threat.


Vampyrrhic Rites Simon Clark (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-81941-3, Sep 2003, £6.99, 504pp, pb, cover by Steve Crisp) [Vampyrrhic] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2003) dark fantasy novel, sequel to Vampyrrhic.


The Other Side of the Sky Arthur C. Clarke (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-03988-4, Jul 2003, £6.99, x+245pp, pb, cover by Splash) Reprint (Harcourt Brace World 1958) SF collection. This adds a brief new introduction.


Reach for Tomorrow Arthur C. Clarke (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-60046-2, Jun 2003, £6.99, x+166pp, pb, cover by Splash) Reprint (Ballantine 1956) SF collection. This adds a very brief new introduction.


Tales of Ten Worlds Arthur C. Clarke (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07496-5, Sep 2003, £5.99, 245pp, pb, cover by Terry Pastor) Reprint (Harcourt, Brace and World 1962) collection of 15 SF stories.


The Wind from the Sun Arthur C. Clarke (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-60052-7, Sep 2003, £5.99, x+193pp, pb, cover by Terry Pastor) Reprint (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1972) SF collection of 17 stories and an article.


Parzival and the Stone from Heaven Lindsay Clarke (HarperCollins/Voyager 0-00-710929-6, Mar 2003, £6.99, 229pp, tp, cover by Alan Lee) Reprint (HarperCollins UK 2001) fantasy novel.


Wit’ch Gate James Clemens (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-197-7, Jun 2003, £6.99, 530pp, pb, cover by blacksheep) [Banned and the Banished] Reprint (Del Rey 2001) fantasy novel. Book four of “The Banned and the Banished”. Clemens is a pen-name for Jim Czajkowski, who also writes as James Rollins. [First UK edition]


Wit’ch Star James Clemens (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-244-2, Aug 2003, £6.99, 739pp, pb, cover by blacksheep) [Banned and the Banished] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) fantasy novel, fifth and final in “The Banned and the Banished”. Clemens is a pen-name for Jim Czajkowski, who also writes as James Rollins.


Wit’ch War James Clemens (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-190-X, Feb 2003, £7.99, 710pp, pb, cover by blacksheep) [Banned and the Banished] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) fantasy novel, Book Three of “The Banned and the Banished”. Clemens is a pen-name for Jim Czajkowski, who also writes as James Rollins.


Scores: Reviews 1993-2003 John Clute (Beccon Publications 1-870824-48-2, Sep 2003, £14.00, 427 + x, tp) Non-fiction collection of 125 reviews and essays by Clute, mostly from Interzone, The New York Review of Science Fiction , and Science Fiction Weekly. Some reviews are extensively revised. Includes a detailed index by Leigh Kennedy Priest. Available from 75 Rosslyn Avenue, Harold Wood, Essex RM3 0RG. A 50 copy hardcover edition (-47-4, £35.00) was also published.


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