The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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Angel: Nemesis Scott & Denise Ciencin (Simon Spotlight 0-689-86702-6, Feb 2004, $5.99, 388pp, pb) [Angel]; Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

The Tyrant Michael Cisco (Prime Books 1-894815-86-6, May 2004, $17.95, 250pp, tp, cover by Harry O. Morris); Reprint (Prime 2003, not seen) surreal fantasy novel. A 15-year-old college student seeks a professor who found a way into the underworld and become the Tyrant. Prime Books, PO Box 36503, Canton OH 44735; [www.primebooks.com]. Sean Wallace [saw@neo.rr.com].

The Paint in My Blood: Illustration and Fine Art Alan M. Clark (IFD Publishing 0-9671912-6-2, Dec 2004, $29.00, 151pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark); Art book with cover art and other paintings in full color, and comments on his work by Clark. Includes a CD with painting demonstrations and animations. A hardcover limited edition of 500 (-7-0, $49.00) and tray-cased lettered edition of 26 ($175.00) are also available. IFD Publishing, PO Box 40776, Eugene OR 97404; [www.ifdpublishing.com].

The Fallen 2: Cold Religion David Aaron Clark & David Rankin (NBM 1-56163-406-9, Jan 2005, $10.95, unpaginated, tp) [Fallen]

Bone Sprockets G. O. Clark (Dark Regions Press 1-888993-45-6, Dec 2004, $6.95, 39pp, ph, cover by Frank Wu); Chapbook collection of 30 poems. Order from Dark Regions Press, PO Box 1558, Brentwood CA 94513; [isedmorey1@aol.com]; [http://darkregions.hypermart.net/].

The Other Side of the Lens G. O. Clark (Dark Regions Press 1-888993-38-3, Feb 2004, $6.95, 43pp, ph, cover by Marge Simon); Chapbook collection of 30 poems. Order from Dark Regions Press, PO Box 1558, Brentwood CA 94513; [isedmorey1@aol.com]; [http://darkregions.hypermart.net/].

The Adventures of Damian Koehkh, MD: Space Doctor ed. Pushman Clark (RedJack 1-892619-06-7, Jul 2004, $20.00, 140pp, tp); Collection of TV scripts and stills from an apparently fictional show supposedly produced in 1962. Introduction by the editor. Copyrighted by Heidi Lampietti. RedJack, PO Box 633, Bayside CA 95524; [www.redjack.us].

In This Skin Simon Clark (Leisure 0-8439-5157-5, Jun 2004, $6.99, 372pp, pb); Horror novel. The closed-up Luxor Dance Hall holds a dark power.

Time’s Eye Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (SFBC #62611, Feb 2004, $13.99, 337pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) [A Time Odyssey]; Reprint (Del Rey 2004) SF novel, first in the series “A Time Odyssey”. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-416-7, Sep 2004, $27.95, 785pp, hc) [John Uskglass]; Fantasy novel about the last two practicing magicians in 19th century England. A first novel.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-416-7, Nov 2004, $27.95, 785pp, hc) [John Uskglass]; Reissue (Bloomsbury 2004) fantasy novel about the last two practicing magicians in 19th Century England. This has a red dust jacket; eighth printing.

Drum into Silence Jo Clayton & Kevin Murphy (Tor 0-812-55124-9, Feb 2004, $6.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) [Drums of Chaos]; Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, third in the “Drums of Chaos” trilogy, finished by Murphy after Clayton’s death.

Afterlife Douglas Clegg (Penguin/Onyx 0-451-41167-6, Dec 2004, $6.99, 261pp, pb); Supernatural suspense novel. Dark secrets haunt those who attended a special school for psychic children.

The Attraction Douglas Clegg (Delirium Books 1-929653-58-1, Mar 2004, $39.95, 151pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark); Horror novella. A roadside attraction features an Aztec mummy. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; 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].

Nightmare House Douglas Clegg (Leisure 0-8439-5177-X, May 2004, $6.99, 340pp, pb) [Justin Gravesend]; Reprint (CD Publications 2002, not seen) collection of two horror novellas: “Nightmare House” and “Purity”.

Noise Hal Clement (Tor 0-765-31032-5, Aug 2004, $13.95, 252pp, tp, cover by John Harris); Reprint (Tor 2003) SF novel set on an ocean planet.

Things Not Seen Andrew Clements (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240076-9, Mar 2004, $5.99, 251pp, tp, cover by Rafal Olbinski); Reprint (Philomel 2002) young-adult fantasy novel.

Cibola James Cobb (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-108-8, Jan 2004, $25.95, 243pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark); SF novel. A 22nd-century cop gets assigned to the Cibola Project to bring a gold-bearing asteroid into near-Earth orbit. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman. Order from Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Bones Burnt Black Stephen Euin Cobb (August Press 0-9670346-7-1, May 2004, $13.95, 227pp, tp); SF novel. Seven passengers must find a way to stop their spaceship from falling into the sun. Available from August Press, PO Box 5998, Aiken SC 29804-5998; [www.augustpress.com].

The Third Magic Molly Cochran (Tor 0-812-54512-5, Jun 2004, $7.99, 458pp, pb, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Forever King]; Reprint (Forge 2003) contemporary Arthurian fantasy, third in the series begun in The Forever King by Cochran & Warren Murphy.

The Broken Sword Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy (Tor 0-812-54513-3, Jun 2004, $7.99, 468pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) [Forever King]; Reissue (Tor 1997) Arthurian contemporary fantasy novel, second in the series begun in The Forever King. Second printing.

The Forever King Molly Cochran & Warren Murphy (Tor 0-812-51716-4, Jun 2004, $6.99, 402pp, pb, cover by Joe DeVito) [Forever King]; Reissue (Tor 1992) Arthurian contemporary fantasy novel, first in a series. Eighth printing.

Wakefield Andrei Codrescu (Workman/Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 1-56512-372-7, May 2004, $24.95, 288pp, hc); Satiric late-20th-century deal-with-the-devil story. A motivational speaker bargains for an extra year in which to find his “true” life.

Seeds of Betrayal David B. Coe (Tor 0-812-58998-X, Apr 2004, $7.99, 580pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Winds of the Forelands]; Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, second in the “Winds of the Forelands” tetralogy.

The Seuss, the Whole Seuss, and Nothing but the Seuss: A Visual Biography of Theodore Seuss Geisel Charles D. Cohen (Random House 0-375-82248-8, Mar 2004, $35.00, 389 + ix, hc, cover by Theodore Seuss Geisel); Art book/biography of the author and artist best known for his children’s books, but also covering his early advertising art, movies, and other works. [Theodore Geisel]

The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts David Colbert (Berkley 0-425-19891-X, May 2004, $14.00, 285pp, tp, cover by John Fordham) [Harry Potter]; Reprint (Lumina Press 2001) non-fiction guide to myths and legends that play a part in the “Harry Potter” books. This has been expanded to include Order of the Phoenix. Illustrated by the author. [J. K. Rowling]

MechWarrior: Dark Age: Blood of the Isle Loren L. Coleman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45988-1, Aug 2004, $6.99, 291pp, pb) [MechWarrior]; Novelization, the 11th based on the computer game based on the “Battletech” roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

The Artemis Fowl Files Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-5639-4, Oct 2004, $12.95, 187pp, hc) [Artemis Fowl]; Young-adult original fantasy collection of two stories and miscellaneous information from the series about a young criminal genius.

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-5147-3, May 2004, $5.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Artemis Fowl]; Reprint (Talk Miramax 2002) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the series.

Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-1493-4, May 2004, $7.99, 309pp, tp, cover by Alex Ferrari) [Artemis Fowl]; Reprint (Miramax 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the series about a young criminal genius.

The Supernaturalist Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-5148-1, May 2004, $16.95, 267pp, hc); Young-adult futuristic novel with fantastic elements. Kids with psychic abilities try to save humanity from supernatural Parasites.

The Supernaturalist Eoin Colfer (SFBC #1165068, Aug 2004, $9.99, 267pp, hc); Reprint (Miramax 2004) young-adult futuristic novel with fantastic elements. This is similar to the Miramax edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Wish List Eoin Colfer (Scholastic/Point 0-439-44336-9, Jul 2004, $6.99, 252pp, tp); Reprint (O’Brien Press Ireland 2000) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Empty Mirror James Lincoln Collier (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-949-5, Sep 2004, $16.95, 192pp, hc); Young-adult historical dark fantasy novel. A boy loses his reflection to a ghostly doppelganger.

Dead Man’s Hand: Five Tales of the Weird West Nancy A. Collins (White Wolf/Two Wolf Press 1-58846-875-5, Oct 2004, $17.99, 319pp, tp, cover by Thom Ang); Collection of five stories, one original, of the haunted Old West. Foreword by Joe R. Lansdale.

In the Blood Nancy A. Collins (White Wolf/Two Wolf Press 1-58846-876-3, May 2004, $13.99, 260pp, tp, cover by Thom Ang) [Sonja Blue]; Reprint (NAL 1992) vampire novel, second in the “Sonja Blue” series.

The Earthborn Paul Collins (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34199-9, Jul 2004, $5.99, 249pp, tp, cover by Jon Foster) [Earthborn]; Reprint (Tor 2003) SF novel, repackaged for young adults, with a reader’s guide.

Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press 0-439-65075-5, Sep 2004, $16.95, 312pp, hc, cover by August Hall) [Underland Chronicles]; Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Underland Chronicles” after Gregor the Overlander, about a boy who finds a portal into a strange Underland beneath NYC.

Gregor the Overlander Suzanne Collins (Scholastic/Apple 0-439-67813-7, Sep 2004, $5.99, 311pp, tp, cover by David Frankland) [Underland Chronicles]; Reprint (Scholastic Press 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, first in “The Underland Chronicles” about a strange land beneath NYC.

Smallville: Temptation Suzan Colón (Little Brown 0-316-73478-0, Feb 2004, $6.99, 176pp, pb) [Smallville]; Novelization based on the TV series about Superman as a teen. Copyrighted by DC Comics.

Synthetic Dreams: The Vale Incident Joshua Colson (Llumina Press 1-932560-65-3, May 2004, $17.95, 230pp, tp); SF novel. A synthetic human, or synthan, military officer investigates illegal mining operations on an isolated planet. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.llumina.com] or from Llumina Press, PO Box 772246, Coral Springs, FL 33077-2246; 866-229-9244.

The Manchurian Candidate Richard Condon (Pocket Star 0-7434-8297-2, Jul 2004, $6.99, 358pp, pb); Reprint (McGraw-Hill 1959) thriller with SF elements. This is a movie tie-in edition.

Counterfeit Kings Adam Connell (Phobos Books 0-9720026-4-2, May 2004, $14.95, 380pp, tp, cover by Stephan Martiniere); SF novel. An ex-bodyguard on Io colony must rescue the “king” and stop his surgically altered doubles from causing chaos. Phobos Books, 200 Park Avenue S., New York NY 10013; [www.phobosweb.com].

Bad Men John Connolly (Simon & Schuster/Atria 0-7434-8784-2, Mar 2004, $25.00, 392pp, hc) [Melancholy Joe Dupree; Charlie “Bird” Parker]; Mystery/suspense novel with elements of dark fantasy. Detective Charlie Parker makes a brief appearance. Policeman Melancholy Joe Dupree must stop killers on the haunted island of Sanctuary. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 6/03).

The White Road John Connolly (Pocket Star 0-7434-5639-4, Mar 2004, $6.99, 506pp, pb) [Charlie “Bird” Parker]; Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2002) mystery/suspense novel with elements of dark fantasy featuring NYC detective Charlie Parker.

1901 Robert Conroy (Ballantine/Presidio Press 0-89141-843-1, Jan 2004, $7.50, 404pp, pb); Reprint (Lyford Books 1995) alternate-history novel of German invasion of New York in 1901.

The Singer of All Songs Kate Constable (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-55478-0, Mar 2004, $16.95, 297pp, hc, cover by Matt Manley) [Chanters of Tremaris]; Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in “The Chanters of Tremaris” trilogy. Calwyn plans to be a priestess until she finds an unconscious man, and learns of trouble in the Outlands. A first novel. First US edition (Allen & Unwin Australia 9/02).

The Shades of Time and Memory Storm Constantine (Tor 0-765-30347-7, Oct 2004, $27.95, 444pp, hc, cover by Rick Berry) [Wraethu History]; Fantasy novel, the second book in the “Wraethu History” series prequel to the “Wraethu” trilogy. First US edition (Immanion Press 5/04, not seen).

The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure Storm Constantine (Tor 0-765-30349-3, Jul 2004, $17.95, 496pp, tp, cover by Rick Berry) [Wraethu History]; Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, the first book in the “Wraethu History” series prequel to the “Wraethu” trilogy.

Lost Truth Dawn Cook (Ace 0-441-01228-0, Dec 2004, $7.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Truth]; Fantasy novel, fourth in the “Truth” series. Alissa’s dreams lead her to a magical society on a distant island.

Garrett Investigates Glen Cook (SFBC #1170607, Oct 2004, $14.99, 982pp, hc, cover by Allan Pollack) [Garrett]; Omnibus of three fantasy mysteries featuring Garrett, P.I.: Deadly Quicksilver Lies (1994), Petty Pewter Gods (1995), and Faded Steel Heat (1999). This has ISBN 0-7394-4752-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed: Children of the Rune ed. Sue Weinlein Cook (Malhavoc Press 1-58846-864-X, Aug 2004, $6.99, 277 + vii, pb, cover by Mark Zug); Original anthology of 13 stories based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Monte J. Cook.

Taken Thomas H. Cook (SFBC #63148, Feb 2004, $10.99, 355pp, hc); Reprint (Dell 2002) novelization based on the Sci-Fi channel show. Copyrighted by DreamWorks LLC. This has ISBN 0-7394-4047-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Saucer: The Conquest Stephen Coonts (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-32362-X, Sep 2004, $14.95, 340pp, tp) [Saucer]; SF novel, sequel to Saucer. Charley Pine and Rip Cantrell must steal the saucer back to save the world.

A Separate Power Loren W. Cooper (Mundania Press 1-59426-082-6, Aug 2004, $11.00, 161pp, tp, cover by Regina Brytowski); Fantasy novel. Two men work to maintain the balance between humanity and the incorporeal powers. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.mundania.com], or from Mundania Press, 6470A Glenway Ave. #109, Cincinnati OH 45211-5222.

A Slow and Silent Stream Loren W. Cooper (Fiction Works, The 1-58124-784-2, Jun 2004, $13.99, 208pp, tp, cover by Judith Huey); Fantasy novel. A boy of mixed heritage must choose a side in the war between the Lucian empire and the magical lands of Moghan forces. This is copyrighted 2002 and was previously published as an e-book in 2003. Available online at [www.fictionworks.com].

The Boggart Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-86930-4, Jun 2004, $5.99, 196pp, tp, cover by Omar Rayyan) [Boggart]; Reissue (McElderry 1993) young-adult fantasy novel about a Scottish imp let loose in modern Toronto.

The Boggart and the Monster Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-86931-2, Jun 2004, $5.99, 185pp, tp, cover by Omar Rayyan) [Boggart]; Reissue (McElderry 1997) oung-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Boggart.

Forgotten Realms: Lady of Poison Bruce R. Cordell (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3161-2, Jul 2004, $6.99, 307pp, pb, cover by Marc Fishman) [Forgotten Realms: Priests]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game, first in “The Priests”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Lionboy Zizou Corder (Penguin/Dial 0-8037-2982-0, Jan 2004, $15.99, hc) [Lionboy]; Young-adult fantasy, the first in a trilogy. Charlie Ashanti searches for his missing parents, helped by his ability to talk to cats. Corder is a pen name for Louisa Young and her 10-year-old daughter Isabel Adomakoh Young. First US edition (Puffin 10/03).

Lionboy Zizou Corder (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240226-5, Sep 2004, $6.99, 277pp, tp) [Lionboy]; Reprint (Puffin UK 2003) young-adult fantasy, the first in a trilogy. Corder is a pen name for Louisa Young and Isabel Adomakoh Young.

Lionboy: The Chase Zizou Corder (Penguin/Dial 0-8037-2984-7, Sep 2004, $15.99, 263pp, hc) [Lionboy]; Young-adult fantasy, the second in a trilogy. Charlie and the escaped circus lions go to Venice in search of Charlie’s kidnapped parents. Corder is a pen name for Louisa Young & Isabel Adomakoh Young. Simultaneous with the Puffin UK edition.

The Discontinuity Guide Paul Cornell, Martin Day & Keith Topping (MonkeyBrain Books 1-932265-09-0, Oct 2004, $15.95, 346pp, tp) [Doctor Who]; Associational non-fiction, a guide to Doctor Who and its inconsistent continuity, attempting to tie it all together. This first US edition has the foreword by Terrance Dicks from the 1995 Doctor Who Books UK edition, and adds a new introduction by Lou Anders. Order from MonkeyBrain, 11204 Crossland Dr., Austin TX 78726; [info@monkeybrainbooks.com]; [www.monkeybrainbooks.com].

Stonehenge [2000 B.C.] Bernard Cornwell (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-095685-2, Dec 2004, $13.95, 433pp, tp, cover by David Scutt); Reprint (HarperCollins 2000) prehistoric fantasy novel.

Missing Monday Matthew Costello (Berkley 0-425-19455-8, Jun 2004, $6.99, 345pp, pb); Horror novel. Janna’s nightmares have something to do with the Monday she can’t remember.

Warhammer 40,000: Grey Knights Ben Counter (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-087-4, Jun 2004, $7.99, 412pp, pb, cover by Philip Sibbering) [Warhammer 40,000]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library 5/04).

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