The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown (Doubleday 0-385-51375-5, Nov 2004, $35.00, 467pp, hc, cover by Leonardo da Vinci); Thriller with elements of fantasy and secret history. This is a Special Illustrated Edition showing locations, art, symbols, etc. mentioned in the text; there is a brief new author’s note by Brown.

Bengal Station Eric Brown (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-212-2, Jul 2004, $25.95, 291pp, hc); Far-future SF noir novel. A spaceport telepath discovers a cult that worships a sinister alien god. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman. Five Star Books, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Black Valley Jim Brown (Ballantine 0-345-44700-X, Jul 2004, $6.99, 333pp, pb); Reprint (Ballantine 2003, not seen) horror novel about an immortal time-traveling killer.

Fire and Sword Simon Brown (DAW 0-7564-0175-5, Mar 2004, $6.99, 420pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Keys of Power]; Fantasy novel, book two in the “Keys of Power” trilogy. Four royal siblings feud after the death of their monarch mother. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2001).

Sovereign Simon Brown (DAW 0-7564-0200-X, Oct 2004, $6.99, 423pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Keys of Power]; Fantasy novel, book three in the “Keys of Power” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 7/02).

Basilisk N. M. Browne (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-876-6, May 2004, $17.95, 320pp, hc); Young-adult fantasy novel. Murder draws the underground Combers together with the Abovers. First US edition (Bloomsbury 3/04).

Hunted N. M. Browne (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-903-7, Apr 2004, $7.95, tp, cover by Astrid Werner) [Ursula and Dan]; Reprint (Bloomsbury 2002) young-adult fantasy novel.

Warriors of Alavna N. M. Browne (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-916-9, May 2004, $7.95, 314pp, tp) [Ursula and Dan]; Reprint (Bloomsbury 2000) young-adult fantasy time-travel novel.

The Dark Pond Joseph Bruchac (HarperCollins 0-06-052995-4, Aug 2004, $15.99, 142pp, hc, cover by Sally Wern Comport); Young-adult contemporary horror novel. There’s something wrong with the dark pond at Armie’s boarding school. Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport.

Eyes of Light: Fantasy Drawings of Frank Brunner Frank Brunner, J. David Spurlock & Dean Motter (Watson-Guptill/Vanguard Productions 1-887591-30-3, Jan 2003, $16.95, 111pp, tp, cover by Frank Brunner); Reprint (Vanguard 2002) art book with b&w reproductions of Brunner’s work, from fantasy illustrations to animation and graphic novels. Introduction by Michael Moorcock.

Stand on Zanzibar John Brunner (SFBC 0-7394-4593-6, Sep 2004, $12.99, 573pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton); Reprint (Doubleday 1968) SF novel. A Hugo winner.

Agyar Steven Brust (Tor/Orb 0-765-31023-6, Aug 2004, $13.95, 254pp, tp, cover by Patrick Arrasmith); Reprint (Tor 1993) vampire novel.

The Lord of Castle Black Steven Brust (Tor 0-812-53419-0, Apr 2004, $7.99, 386pp, pb, cover by Eric Bowman) [Dragaeran; Viscount of Adrilanka]; Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, second in the “Viscount of Adrilanka” trilogy, fourth in the series, prequel to the “Vlad Taltos” series, begun in The Phoenix Guards.

Sethra Lavode Steven Brust (Tor 0-312-85581-8, Apr 2004, $25.95, 351pp, hc, cover by Eric Bowman) [Dragaeran; Viscount of Adrilanka]; Fantasy novel, third in the “Viscount of Adrilanka” trilogy, fifth in the series, prequel to the “Vlad Taltos” series, begun in Five Hundred Years After.

The Mescalero Project Doug Buchs (Behler Publications 1-933016-05-1, Mar 2005, $14.95, 198pp, tp, cover by Sun Son); SF novel. Intense solar flares affect inmates in an experimental prison. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.behlerpublications.com] or from Behler Publications, 22365 El Toro Road #135, Lake Forest CA 92630.

Neurolink M. M. Buckner (Ace 0-441-01188-8, Aug 2004, $6.99, 326pp, pb); SF novel. The heir to a powerful bank in the corporate-run world of 2249, aided by his late father’s neural profile, starts to question his role when he accidentally starts a rebellion among the common Protes.

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XX ed. Algis Budrys (Bridge/Galaxy Press 1-59212-177-2, Aug 2004, $7.99, 562 + xvi, pb, cover by Andrew Tucker); Original anthology of 15 stories by contest winners, illustrated by “Illustrators of the Future” winners. This “20th Anniversary Edition” has comments on the contest’s anniversary by Algis Budrys, William J. Widder, and Robert Silverberg, along with articles on writing and art by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert A. Heinlein, Vincent Di Fate, and Kevin J. Anderson.

Crache Mark Budz (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58659-9, Dec 2004, $6.99, 368pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll); SF novel. An asteroid’s biosystem is collapsing.

Orphanage Robert Buettner (Warner Aspect 0-446-61429-7, Nov 2004, $6.99, 302pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Orphanage]; Near-future military SF novel. Earth is attacked by aliens from Ganymede. A first novel.

Falling Free Lois McMaster Bujold (NESFA Press 1-886778-53-1, Sep 2004, $23.00, 285pp, hc, cover by David Seeley); Reprint (Baen 1988) Nebula Award-winning SF novel. This has been slightly corrected and is the first hardcover edition. Foreword by James A. McMaster and “A Tribute to Robert Charles McMaster” by Robert I. Jaffee. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [sales@nesfa.org]; [www.nesfa.org/press]; add $3.00 postage.

The Prophecy of the Stones Flavia Bujor (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-1835-2, Apr 2004, $16.95, 386pp, hc); Young-adult fantasy novel. Three teenage girls are chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy involving a quest. Translated from the French La prophetie des pierres (Editions Anne Carriere 2002) by Linda Coverdale. A first novel. First US edition (Collins UK 2/04 as The Prophecy of the Gems).

The Prophecy of the Stones Flavia Bujor (SFBC #1166735, Oct 2004, $9.99, 386pp, hc); Reprint (Collins UK as The Prophecy of the Gems) young-adult fantasy novel. Translated from the French La prophétie des pierres (Editions Anne Carriere 2002) by Linda Coverdale. This is similar to the Miramax edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

War for the Oaks Emma Bull (Tor Teen 0-765-34915-9, Nov 2004, $6.99, 332pp, tp, cover by Mike Dringenberg); Reprint (Ace 1987) fantasy novel.

Nightspeeder Emma Bull & Will Shetterly (Black Coat Press Script Library 1-932983-05-8, Sep 2004, $15.95, 142pp, tp, cover by Kevin O’Neill); Associational unproduced screenplay for an SF anime-style movie based on a concept by Jean-Marc Lofficier & Randy Lofficier. Illustrated by Kevin O’Neill. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.blackcoatpress.com] or from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416.

War for the Oaks Emma Bull & Will Shetterly (Black Coat Press Script Library 1-932983-08-2, Sep 2004, $15.95, 172pp, tp, cover by Stephan Martiniere); Associational unproduced screenplay based on Bull’s fantasy novel, with an introduction by Bull discussing the difference between writing the novel and the screenplay. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.blackcoatpress.com], or from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416.

Those Who Survive Kir Bulychev (Capricorn Publishing 0-9753970-1-X, Jun 2004, $14.99, 276pp, tp); Reprint (Fossicker Press 2000) SF novel of Earth explorers on a hostile planet. Translated from the Russian (Molodaia Gvardia 1988) by John H. Costello. Bulychev is a pen name for Igor V. Mojeiko. This is copyrighted 2004, suggesting possible revisions. A print-on-demand book available online at [www.capricornpublishing.com] or from 618 E. Brewster St., Appleton WI 54911.

The Doublecross Program Chris Bunch (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45986-5, Jul 2004, $6.99, 338pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Star Risk, Ltd.]; Military SF novel, third in the “Star Risk, Ltd.” series about a group of space mercenaries.

The Soulless L. G. Burbank (Medallion Press 0-9743639-9-5, Oct 2004, $6.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Adam Mock) [Lords of Darkness]; Reprint (Echolon Press 2003 as by Leslie Burbank, not seen) paranormal vampire novel, book one of the “Lords of Darkness” series. This has been significantly revised and expanded and is copyrighted 2004. Medallion Press, 225 Seabreeze Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480; [www.medallion press.com].

Merlin the Sorcerer William P. Burch (Taylor-Madison Publishing 0-9744947-0-4, Jan 2004, $24.95, 320pp, hc) [Battle of Dragons]; SF time-travel Arthurian novel, the first book of “The Battle of Dragons”. Archeologist Merlin Lakin investigates Mayan ruins and finds the secret to time travel. Order from Taylor-Madison Publishing, PO Box 201236, Arlington TX 76006; [www.taylor-madison.com].

High Rage James K. Burk (Renaissance Alliance Publishing/Silver Dragon 1-930928-94-7, Jan 2004, $13.95, 229pp, tp); Fantasy novel, the first of two volumes of the first book in a trilogy about two countries ruled by warring gods. Order from Renaissance Alliance Publishing, PMB 210, 8691 9th Avenue, Port Arthur TX 77642; [www.rapbooks.biz].

Charmed: Inherit the Witch Laura J. Burns (Simon Spotlight 0-689-86708-5, Mar 2004, $5.99, 212pp, pb) [Charmed]; Young-adult novelization, the 23rd based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Apocalypse Memories Laura J. Burns & Melinda Metz (Simon Spotlight 0-689-86700-X, Mar 2004, $6.99, 242pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer]; Novelization based on the television shows. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Digital Sci-Fi Art Michael Burns (Harper Design International 0-06-072433-1, Nov 2004, $24.95, 160pp, tp, cover by Thomas Weiss); How-to art book with extensive illustrations, index, and list of online sources. Artists include Adam Benton, David Ho, Mirek Drozd. First US edition (Ilex Press 9/04).

Lost on Venus Edgar Rice Burroughs (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-6219-1, Apr 2004, $14.95, 318 + xiv, tp, cover by J. Allen St. John) [Venus Series]; Reprint (Burroughs 1935) SF novel, the second in the “Carson of Venus” series. Introduction by Kevin J. Anderson. This includes the original illustrations by J. Allen St. John. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th St., Lincoln NE 68588-0484; credit card orders 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu]; add $4.00 postage.

The Martian Tales Trilogy Edgar Rice Burroughs (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-5585-X, 2004, $9.95, 617 + xix, tp) [Barsoom (John Carter et al)]; Reprint (Bison Books 2003) trilogy of the first three novels in the “Mars” series: A Princess of Mars (1912), The Gods of Mars (1913), and The Warlord of Mars (1914). This has a new introduction by Aaron Parrett.

Return to Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs (SFBC #1172959, Dec 2004, $14.99, 485pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Barsoom (John Carter et al)]; Reprint (Dover 1962 as Three Martian Novels) omnibus of the fourth through sixth novels in the “John Carter of Mars” or “Barsoom” series: Thuvia, Maid of Mars (1916), The Chessmen of Mars (1922), and The Master Mind of Mars (1928). This has ISBN 0-7394-4884-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Even Odder: More Stories to Chill the Heart Steve Burt (Burt Creations 0-9741407-0-8, 2003, $14.95, 132pp, tp, cover by Jessica Hagerman); Young-adult original collection of 15 horror stories. Illustrated by Jessica Hagerman. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now. Order from Burt Creations, 29 Arnold Place, Norwich CT 06360; [www.burtcreations.com]; add $4.50 postage.

Shadow of the Scorpion Elizabeth K. Burton (Zumaya Publications 1-894869-97-4, Jun 2004, $14.99, 303pp, tp, cover by Martine Jardin) [Everdark Wars]; Fantasy novel, book two of “The Everdark Wars”. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.zumayapublications.com] or from Zumaya Publications, 1105 Nueces Street #3, Austin TX 78701-2129.

Blood Rites Jim Butcher (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45987-3, Aug 2004, $6.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Lee MacLeod) [Dresden Files]; Dark fantasy novel, book six in the “Dresden Files” about Chicago wizard Harry Dresden.

Furies of Calderon Jim Butcher (Ace 0-441-01199-3, Oct 2004, $23.95, 440pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Codex Alera]; Epic fantasy, first in the “Codex Alera” series. The fate of the land of Alera may rest on the young man Tavi, the only person without the power of furycrafting.

Terry Pratchett: Guilty of Literature: 2nd Edition ed. Andrew M. Butler, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn (Old Earth Books 1-882968-31-X, Sep 2004, $22.00, 343 + xvi, tp, cover by Beth Gwinn); Critical non-fiction, a gathering of 13 essays, plus a primary and secondary bibliography, and index. Introduction by David Langford. This is the first US edition, updated to cover 2004 and expanded from the UK edition (Science Fiction Foundation 2000) with three new essays. A hardcover edition (-32-8, $45.00) is available. Order from Old Earth Books, PO Box 19951, Baltimore MD 21211; [www.oldearthbooks.com]. [Terry Pratchett]

Horses Blow Up Dog City & Other Stories Richard Butner (Small Beer Press, Jun 2004, $5.00, 63pp, ph, cover by Maria Daniels); Chapbook collection of five stories, two original. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton MA 01060; [www.smallbeerpress.com]; [info@smallbeerpress.com].

The Little Black Book of Stories A. S. Byatt (Random House/Knopf 1-4000-4177-5, May 2004, $21.00, 240pp, hc); Collection of five dark stories, at least three reprints; three have elements of fantasy. This is the first US edition (Chatto & Windus 11/03, not seen).

Forgotten Realms: The Rage Richard Lee Byers (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3187-6, Apr 2004, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Forgotten Realms: Year of Rogue Dragons]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game, “The Year of Rogue Dragons” book one. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: The Rite Richard Lee Byers (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3581-2, Jan 2005, $6.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Forgotten Realms: Year of Rogue Dragons]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game, “The Year of Rogue Dragons” book II. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Madeleine Is Sleeping Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum (Harcourt 0-15-101059-5, Sep 2004, $22.00, 257pp, hc, cover by Lewis Carroll); Fantasy/magical realism. A woman’s weird dreams ultimately merge with her waking life. A first novel.

Shooting the Sun Max Byrd (Bantam 0-553-80208-9, Jan 2004, $23.95, 306pp, hc); Associational historical novel of an expedition to the American West sponsored by Charles Babbage to publicize his Difference Engine.

Hamlet Had an Uncle: A Comedy of Honour James Branch Cabell (Wildside Press 0-8095-3237-9, Nov 2004, $19.95, 271pp, tp) [Heirs and Assigns]; Reprint (Farrar & Rinehart 1940 as by Branch Cabell) associational historical novel, part of the “Heirs and Assigns” series. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now; it is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

Special Delivery: A Packet of Replies James Branch Cabell (Wildside Press 0-8095-3353-7, Nov 2004, $19.95, 272pp, tp); Reprint (McBride 1933 as by Branch Cabell) collection of imaginary letters, responses to frequently asked questions, and part of the “Their Lives and Letters” series. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now; it is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

The Mediator 1: Shadowland Meg Cabot (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-072511-7, Jan 2005, $6.99, 287pp, pb, cover by Paul Oakley) [Mediator]; Reprint (Pocket Pulse 2000 as by Jenny Carroll) young-adult dark fantasy novel, the first in a series about a girl who communicates with the dead.

The Mediator 2: Ninth Key Meg Cabot (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-072512-5, Jan 2005, $6.99, 287pp, pb, cover by Paul Oakley) [Mediator]; Reprint (Pocket Pulse 2001 as by Jenny Carroll) young-adult dark fantasy novel, the second in a series about a girl who communicates with the dead.

The Mediator 3: Reunion Meg Cabot (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-072513-3, Jan 2005, $6.99, 289pp, pb, cover by Paul Oakley) [Mediator]; Reprint (Pocket Pulse 2001 as by Jenny Carroll) young-adult dark fantasy novel, the third in a series about a girl who communicates with the dead.

The Mediator 4: Darkest Hour Meg Cabot (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-072514-1, Jan 2005, $6.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Paul Oakley) [Mediator]; Reprint (Pocket Pulse 2001 as by Jenny Carroll) young-adult dark fantasy novel, the fourth in a series about a girl who communicates with the dead.

The Mediator 5: Haunted Meg Cabot (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-075164-9, Jan 2005, $6.99, 263pp, pb, cover by Paul Oakley) [Mediator]; Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult dark fantasy novel, the fifth in a series about a girl who communicates with the dead.

The Mediator 6: Twilight Meg Cabot (HarperCollins 0-06-072467-6, Feb 2005, $15.99, 245pp, hc) [Mediator]; Young-adult dark fantasy novel, the sixth in a series about a girl who communicates with the dead.

The Wind Caller P. D. Cacek (Leisure 0-8439-5383-7, Jul 2004, $6.99, 355pp, pb); Horror novel. A man is warped by his ability to control the wind.

Ursula K. Le Guin: Beyond Genre: Fiction for Children and Adults Mike Cadden (Routledge 0-415-97218-3, Oct 2004, $95.00, 203 + xvi, hc); Critical non-fiction examining Le Guin’s works for all ages. Includes index, notes, bibliography, and an interview with Le Guin. Part of the “Children’s Literature and Culture” series. Routledge, 270 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10016; [www.routledge-ny.com]. [Ursula K. Le Guin]

Cellular Pat Cadigan (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-104-8, Aug 2004, $7.99, 410pp, pb); Associational movie novelization. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema.

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