The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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The Mammoth Book of On the Road ed. Maxim Jakubowski & M. Christian (Robinson 1-84119-501-4, Nov 2002, £6.99, 499pp, tp) Original anthology of 33 road stories and excerpts, 11 reprints, a mix of mainstream, SF, and horror. Authors with original stories include Cory Doctorow, Leslie What, and Ian Watson.

Ghost Writer Julia Jarman (Scholastic UK 0-439-97854-8, Jun 2003, £4.99, 159pp, tp) Reprint (Andersen Press 2002) young-adult ghost novel.

The Xenocide Mission Ben Jeapes (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-54815-4, May 2003, £5.99, 388pp, tp) [His Majesty’s Starship] Reprint (David Fickling Books 2002) SF novel. A sequel to His Majesty’s Starship.

Dante’s Equation Jane Jensen (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-305-8, Dec 2003, £12.99, iii+611pp, hc, cover by John Picacio) Reprint (Del Rey 2003) SF/fantasy novel braiding mysticism, wave-pattern theory, and a world alongside our own.

Legends of Nale Joseph Olabiyi Johnson (Authors OnLine 0-7552-0075-6, Feb 2003, £9.99, 166pp, tp) Martial arts fantasy novel. A knight and jester team to save the kingdom of Nale. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.authorsonline.co.uk] or from 15-17 Maidenhead St., Hertford SG14 1DW, UK.

Cart & Cwidder Diana Wynne Jones (Oxford University Press 0-19-275279-0, Feb 2003, £4.99, 186pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1975) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Dalemark Quartet”.

The Crown of Dalemark Diana Wynne Jones (Oxford University Press 0-19-275277-4, Feb 2003, £4.99, 346pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Mandarin 1993) young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in the “Dalemark Quartet”.

The Dark Lord of Derkholm Diana Wynne Jones (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07536-8, Aug 2003, £6.99, 328pp, pb, cover by David Wyatt) Reprint (Greenwillow 1998) humorous fantasy novel.

Deep Secret Diana Wynne Jones (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-60223-6, Dec 2003, £6.99, 383pp, pb, cover by David Wyatt) [Deep Secret] Reprint (Gollancz 1997) fantasy novel.

Drowned Ammet Diana Wynne Jones (Oxford University Press 0-19-275278-2, Feb 2003, £4.99, 277pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1977) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Dalemark Quartet”.

The Merlin Conspiracy Diana Wynne Jones (Collins 0-00-715141-1, Apr 2003, £12.99, 473pp, hc) [Deep Secret] Young-adult fantasy novel. On a world where magic is being used for evil, Roddy is guided to seek the help of Nick Mallory, a new boy from Earth. Simultaneous with the US (Greenwillow) edition. A trade paperback edition (-716361-4, £8.99) was announced but not seen.

The Spellcoats Diana Wynne Jones (Oxford University Press 0-19-275280-4, Feb 2003, £4.99, 241pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Dalemark Quartet] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1979) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Dalemark Quartet”.

A Sudden Wild Magic Diana Wynne Jones (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-60197-3, Dec 2003, £6.99, 380pp, pb, cover by David Wyatt) Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1992) humorous fantasy novel.

Year of the Griffin Diana Wynne Jones (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07536-8, Aug 2003, £6.99, 264pp, pb, cover by David Wyatt) [Dark Lord of Derkholm] Reprint (Gollancz 2000) humorous fantasy novel.

Midnight Lamp Gwyneth Jones (Gollancz 0-575-07471-X, Nov 2003, £10.99, 326pp, tp, cover by Anne Sudworth) [Bold as Love] Fantasy/SF novel. Third in a series after the award-winning Bold as Love and Castles Made of Sand. A hardcover edition (-07470-1, £17.99) is also available.

By Moonlight Only ed. Stephen Jones (PS Publishing 1-902880-71-4, Oct 2003, £35.00, 291pp, hc, cover by Edward Miller) Anthology of ten horror stories, two original, chosen by their authors as their favorite “overlooked” stories. Authors include Harlan Ellison, Marc Laidlaw, and Joe R. Lansdale. The second volume in the new “Not at Night” anthology series; Jones’s introduction discusses the history of the original series. This is a limited edition of 500; a deluxe limited edition hardcover edition (-72-2, £60.00) signed by all contributors was announced but not seen. Available from Hamilton House, 4 Park Ave., Harrogate, N. Yorks. HG2 9BQ.

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror Volume 14 ed. Stephen Jones (Robinson 1-84119-794-7, Oct 2003, £7.99, 590pp, tp, cover by Les Edwards) Annual dark fantasy anthology of 20 stories, including works by Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, Paul McAuley, and Ramsey Campbell. There is a long introduction on the year in horror by Jones, and a necrology by Jones and Kim Newman.

The Crossroads of Twilight Robert Jordan (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-129-2, Jan 2003, £17.99, 700pp, hc) [Wheel of Time] Fantasy novel, book ten of “The Wheel of Time”. Simultaneous with the US (Tor) edition.

Crossroads of Twilight Robert Jordan (Orbit 1-84149-183-7, Nov 2003, £7.99, 817pp, pb, cover by Lee Gibbons) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor; Orbit 2003) fantasy novel. Book Ten of “The Wheel of Time”. A meagre part of the original Darrell (here: Daryl) K. Sweet cover is used on the bacover.

The Eye of the World, Part One: From the Two Rivers Robert Jordan (Time Warner UK/Atom 1-904233-20-1, Mar 2003, £5.00, lviii+398pp, tp, cover by Lee Gibbons) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 1990 as half of The Eye of the World) fantasy novel, the first half of book one in “The Wheel of Time”. This edition appears to add the new introductory chapter by Jordan included in the 2003 Tor/Starscape edition.

The Eye of the World, Part Two: To the Blight Robert Jordan (Time Warner UK/Atom 1-904233-19-8, Mar 2003, £5.00, iii+500pp, tp, cover by Lee Gibbons) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 1990 as half of The Eye of the World) fantasy novel, the second half of book one in “The Wheel of Time”.

The Shamer’s Signet Lene Kaaberbol (Hodder Silver 0-340-85068-X, May 2003, £5.99, 282pp, tp) [Shamer Chronicles] Young-adult fantasy novel of a girl who can see directly into people’s hearts. Translated from the Danish Skammertegnet (Forlag Forum 2001). This is a sequel to The Shamer’s Daughter.

The Divide Elizabeth Kay (Chicken House, The 1-9034-3496-3, May 2003, £11.99, 520pp, hc, cover by Ted Dewan) [Divide] Young-adult fantasy novel. A sick young boy wakes in a world where magic is real and humans are merely a legend. First book in an intended series of 16.

Ships from the West Paul Kearney (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07400-0, May 2003, £6.99, 296pp, pb, cover by Steve Crisp) [Monarchies of God] Reprint (Gollancz 2002) fantasy novel. Book five of “The Monarchies of God”.

Snare Katharine Kerr (HarperCollins/Voyager 0-00-224617-1, Jan 2003, £12.99, 630pp, tp, cover by Geoff Taylor) SF novel.

The Briar King Greg Keyes (Tor UK 1-4050-3351-7, Jul 2003, £16.99, 552pp, hc, cover by Eric Peterson) [Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone] Reprint (Ballantine Del Rey 2003) fantasy novel, first in the “Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone” quartet. Treachery and strange creatures accompany the waking of the legendary Briar King. A hardcover edition (-3352-5, £10.99) was announced but not seen.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy Greg Keyes (Random House/Arrow Lucasbooks 0-09-941043-5, Oct 2003, £6.99, xiii+305pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order] Novelization set in the Star Wars universe. Simultaneous with the US (Del Rey Lucasbooks) edition.

Heastward Ho! Garry Kilworth (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-54706-9, Jul 2003, £5.99, 365pp, pb, cover by Kevin Tweddell) [Welkin Weasels: Montague Sylver] Young-adult animal fantasy novel. Book six of the “Welkin Weasels” series, and last in the “Monty” trilogy.

Mallmoc’s Castle Garry Kilworth (Time Warner UK/Atom 1-904233-12-0, Jul 2003, £5.00, 325pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Knights of Liofwende] Young-adult fantasy novel, second of “The Knights of Liöfwende” after Spiggot’s Quest.

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Stephen King (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-82975-3, Aug 2003, £7.99, xxx+238pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reprint (Donald M. Grant 1982) dark fantasy Western quasi-novel, first in the series. This follows the revised Viking 2003 edition with the new introduction and foreword. The original illustrations and afterword have been dropped.

The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three Stephen King (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-82976-1, Aug 2003, £7.99, 455pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reprint (Grant 1987) dark fantasy Western quasi-novel. This has King’s new series introduction.

The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands Stephen King (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-82977-X, Sep 2003, £7.99, xvi+584pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reprint (Grant 1991) dark fantasy novel, third in the series. This includes the new introduction by King, but drops the original illustrations.

The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass Stephen King (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-82978-8, Oct 2003, £7.99, xxix+845pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reprint (Grant 1997) fantasy novel, including the new Introduction, “On Being Nineteen”.

The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla Stephen King (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-82715-7, Nov 2003, £25.00, 616pp, hc, cover by Larry Rostant) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Fantasy novel in the series, illustrated with 12 colour plates by Berni Wrightson. Simultaneous with the US (Grant / Scribner) edition A limited hardcover edition (-87974-2, £450.00) was announced but not seen.

Dreamcatcher Stephen King (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-73463-9, Apr 2003, £6.99, 694pp, pb) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2001) fantasy novel. This is a film tie-in edition.

Everything’s Eventual Stephen King (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-77074-0, Mar 2003, £6.99, xx+538pp, pb) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2002) collection of 14 stories.

From a Buick 8 Stephen King (Hodder Headline/NEL 0-340-77070-8, Jun 2003, £6.99, 467pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2002) horror novel. A car seems to hide the entrance to strange worlds.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf William King (BL Publishing/Black Library 1-84416-022-X, Oct 2003, £5.99, 283pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer 40,000: Wolfclaw] Reprint (Black Library 1999) novelization based on the roleplaying game, first in the “Space Wolf” series.

Warhammer 40,000: Wolfblade William King (BL Publishing/Black Library 1-84416-021-1, Oct 2003, £6.99, 411pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer 40,000: Wolfclaw] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, fourth in the “Space Wolf” series.

Warhammer: Daemonslayer William King (Black Library 1-84416-026-2, Jul 2003, £5.99, 285pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Reprint (Black Library 1999) fantasy novel set in the roleplaying game universe. Book three in the “Gotrek and Felix” series.

Warhammer: Dragonslayer William King (Black Library 1-84416-027-0, Jul 2003, £5.99, 286pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Reprint (Black Library 2000) fantasy novel set in the roleplaying game universe. Book four in the “Gotrek and Felix” series.

Warhammer: Giantslayer William King (Black Library 1-84154-273-3, Apr 2003, £5.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Novelization set in the universe of the roleplaying game. Book seven in the “Gotrek and Felix” series.

Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix William King (BL Publishing/Black Library 1-84416-067-X, Oct 2003, £30.00, 1006pp, hc, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Omnibus of the first four “Gotrek and Felix” novelizations set in the roleplaying game universe: Trollslayer (1999), Skavenslayer (1999), Daemonslayer (1999), and Dragonslayer (2000).

Warhammer: Skavenslayer William King (Black Library 1-84416-003-3, Apr 2003, £5.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Reprint (Black Library 1999) novelization set in the universe of the roleplaying game. Book two in the “Gotrek and Felix” series. Copyrighted 2003.

Warhammer: Trollslayer William King (Black Library 1-84416-002-5, Apr 2003, £5.99, 315pp, pb) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Reprint (Black Library 1999) fantasy novelization set in the roleplaying game universe. Book one in the “Gotrek and Felix” series. Copyrighted 2003.

Galactic Geographic Annual 3003 Karl Kofoed (Paper Tiger 1-84340-070-7, Apr 2003, £14.99, 127pp, tp, cover by Karl Kofoed) Art book emulating National Geographic, showing the most interesting places of 3003 in words and pictures. Based on the series in Heavy Metal magazine. Edited by Paul Barnett.

By the Light of the Moon Dean Koontz (Hodder Headline 0-7472-6682-4, Aug 2003, £6.99, 472pp, pb) Reprint (Headline 2002) horror novel.

The Face Dean Koontz (HarperCollins UK 0-00-713069-4, Aug 2003, £17.99, 609pp, hc) Reprint (Bantam 2003) dark fantasy thriller. An ex-cop must protect the life of a film star’s child against an unstoppable menace. A trade paperback airport edition (-713070-8, £9.99) was announced but not seen.

The Adventures of Flash Jackson William Kowalski (Transworld/Doubleday UK 0-385-60556-0, Apr 2003, £10.99, 310pp, tp) Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) novel with fantasy elements, set in the town of Kowalski’s Eddie’s Bastard. A bedridden teenager is taught the healing arts of her grandmother.

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