The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004


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Isaac Asimov’s Robot City, Book 4: Prodigy Arthur Byron Cover (ibooks 0-7434-7925-4, Jul 2004, $5.99, 176pp, pb) [Robot City]; Reprint (Ace 1988) novelization in the series based on a concept by Asimov. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.


The Unicorn Treasury: Stories, Poems, and Unicorn Lore ed. Bruce Coville (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205216-X, Sep 2004, $5.95, 202pp, tp, cover by Echo Chernik); Reprint (Doubleday 1988) YA anthology, sixth edition.


Half-Human ed. Bruce Coville (Scholastic/Apple 0-590-95588-8, Sep 2004, $5.99, 212pp, tp, cover by Marc Tauss); Reprint (Scholastic Press 2001) young-adult anthology of ten fantasy stories about being different.


Crux Albert E. Cowdrey (Tor 0-765-31037-6, Dec 2004, $24.95, 349pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack); SF time-travel novel, expanded from the eponymous novella. Agents of Pastplor work to stop the use of time travel to change the past by the far-future organization called the Crux.


Hunter Joy Cowley & Patricia Lee Gauch (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-24227-9, May 2004, $17.99, 154pp, hc); Young-adult fantasy novel. Present day kids stranded in an isolated area of New Zealand share visions with a Maori boy in 1805.


Crossroads: Tales of the Southern Literary Fantastic ed. F. Brett Cox & Andy Duncan (Tor 0-765-30813-4, Aug 2004, $24.95, 380pp, hc); Mostly original anthology of 26 stories (11 are reprints) of the American South. Authors include Michael Swanwick, Jack McDevitt, and Don Webb.


Star Trek: To Reign in Hell: The Exile of Khan Noonien Singh Greg Cox (Pocket 0-7434-5711-0, Jan 2005, $24.00, 326pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek: Eugenics Wars]; Star Trek novelization in the “Eugenics Wars” series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.


Underworld 2: Blood Enemy Greg Cox (Pocket Star 0-7434-8072-4, Dec 2004, $6.99, 311pp, pb) [Underworld]; Novelization, a prequel to the movie. Copyrighted by Subterranean Productions.


Rift Richard Cox (Ballantine 0-345-46283-1, Jul 2004, $23.95, 261pp, tp); SF thriller. A man is offered five million dollars to be a guinea pig for new teleportation technology. A first novel.


The Life & Art of Lee Brown Coye Lee Brown Coye & Luis Ortiz (NonStop Press 1-933065-04-4, Feb 2005, $39.95, 176pp, hc, cover by Lee Brown Coye); Art book and biography of the macabre artist, with text by Luis Ortiz, and over 350 illustrations in b&w and color. Includes notes, selected bibliography, and index. NonStop, POB 981, Peck Slip Station, New York NY 10272-0981; e-mail [nonstop@compuserve.com].


State of Fear Michael Crichton (HarperCollins 0-06-621413-0, Dec 2004, $27.95, 603pp, hc); Techno-thriller about terrorists, tidal waves, media fear-mongering, and global warming.


State of Fear Michael Crichton (SFBC #1178049, Dec 2004, $13.99, 603pp, hc); Reprint (HarperCollins 2004) thriller. This is similar to the HarperCollins edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Timeline Michael Crichton (Ballantine 0-345-46826-0, Nov 2003, $14.95, 496pp, tp); Reprint (Knopf 1999) SF time-travel novel. This is a movie tie-in edition.


Akiko and the Alpha Centauri 5000 Mark Crilley (Random House/Dell Yearling 0-440-41892-5, Jun 2004, $4.99, 153pp, tp, cover by Mark Crilley) [Akiko]; Reprint (Delacorte 2003) children’s SF picture book based on the author’s comic book series, with illustrations by Crilley.


The Sorensen 4 Incident Gary Crookes (ibooks 0-7434-9790-2, Oct 2004, $6.99, 346pp, pb, cover by Didier Graffet); Reprint (Sotok Press 2003) SF novel. Copyrighted by Sotok Press.


Dark Ground Gillian Cross (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47350-5, Sep 2004, $15.99, 264pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Dark Ground]; Young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in the “Dark Ground” trilogy. Robert finds himself in an alien land with no memory of how he got there. First US edition (Oxford University Press 4/04)


After Human Michael Cross (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1275-7, Feb 2004, $5.99, 299pp, pb); Vampire novel.


Arthur: At the Crossing-Places Kevin Crossley-Holland (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-26599-1, Oct 2004, $7.99, 389pp, tp, cover by Greg Call) [Arthur]; Reprint (Orion 2001) young-adult Arthurian fantasy, second in the “Arthur” trilogy after Arthur: The Seeing Stone.


Arthur: King of the Middle March Kevin Crossley-Holland (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-26600-9, Oct 2004, $17.95, 409pp, hc, cover by Stephen Alcorn) [Arthur]; Young-adult Arthurian fantasy, third in the “Arthur” trilogy. First US edition (Orion 10/03).


Silverlance Peter T. Crowell (Crowell, Peter T. 0-9740290-9-2, Aug 2003, $19.95, 273pp, hc, cover by Jim Nelson) [Tales of True Adventure]; Young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in “The Tales of True Adventure”. Byron Thorn, a 12-year-old satyr, plans pranks for his Misrule Day on Midwinter’s Eve, but ends up on a serious quest. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now.


Novelties & Souvenirs John Crowley (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-380-73106-1, May 2004, $13.95, 338pp, tp); Collection of 15 stories, all of Crowley’s short fiction to date, with one recent exception, including the contents of Novelty (1989) and Antiquities: Seven Stories (1993).


Songs of Leaving Peter Crowther (Subterranean Press 1-931081-85-9, Sep 2004, $40.00, 239pp, hc, cover by Edward Miller); Collection of 12 stories, with story notes by Crowther. Introduction by Adam Roberts. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a lettered edition of 26 ($150.00) is also available. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].


Cities ed. Peter Crowther (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-304-4, Apr 2004, $17.00, 292 + xi, tp, cover by Edward Miller); Anthology/omnibus of four novellas by China Miéville, Paul Di Filippo, Michael Moorcock, and Geoff Ryman, all originally published as separate books by PS Publishing. First US edition (Gollancz 4/03).


Forgotten Realms: Windwalker Elaine Cunningham (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3184-1, Apr 2004, $7.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Starlight & Shadows]; Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2003) fantasy novelization based on the roleplaying game, the third book in “Starlight & Shadows”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Shadows in the Darkness Elaine Cunningham (Tor 0-765-30970-X, Oct 2004, $23.95, 304pp, hc); Dark fantasy mystery novel. An ex-vice cop turns PI and runs into dark elven magic.


Defending Middle-earth Patrick Curry (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-47885-X, Oct 2004, $12.00, 198pp, tp); Reprint (Floris Books 1997) critical examination of Tolkien’s works. [J. R. R. Tolkien]


The Caves of Buda Leah R. Cutter (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45972-5, Apr 2004, $6.50, 304pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison); Contemporary fantasy novel. An old man believes his death will free a demon in Hungary.


Survival Julie E. Czerneda (DAW 0-7564-0180-1, May 2004, $23.95, 401pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Species Imperative]; SF novel, the first in the “Species Imperative” series. A scientist studying salmon is perplexed when an alien of a little-known species asks for her help saving the galaxy.


Survival Julie E. Czerneda (SFBC #65226, May 2004, $11.99, 401pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Species Imperative]; Reprint (DAW 2004) SF novel in the “Species Imperative” series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Odyssey ed. Julie E. Czerneda (Fitzhenry & Whiteside/Trifolium Books 1-55244-080-X, Mar 2004, $15.95, 129 + x, tp, cover by Jean-Pierre Normand); Young-adult original anthology of six SF stories and a set of nine haiku by Laura Anne Gilman. Fiction authors include Peter Watts, Douglas Smith, and MT O’Shaughnessy. This is the fourth volume in the “Tales from the Wonder Zone” series for young readers. Introduction by Greg Bear. Illustrated by Jean-Pierre Normand. Trifolium Books, 195 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 4T8; [www.fitzhenry.ca].


Summoned to Destiny ed. Julie E. Czerneda (Fitzhenry & Whiteside 1-55041-861-0, Nov 2004, $18.95, 253pp, tp, cover by Kenn Brown & Chris Wren); Young-adult original anthology of eight fantasy stories, first in the “Realms of Wonder” series for young readers. Authors include Marie Brennan, Ed Greenwood, and Michelle West. Introduction by Tanya Huff. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 195 Allstate Parkway, Markham Ontario L3R 4T8, Canada; [www.fitzhenry.ca].


ReVisions ed. Julie E. Czerneda & Isaac Szpindel (DAW 0-7564-0240-9, Aug 2004, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Kenn Brown); Original anthology of 15 alternate-history stories looking at scientific discoveries that changed the world. Authors include Kage Baker, Peter Watts, and Cory Doctorow & Charles Stross. This is copyrighted by the editors and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.


Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl (Penguin/Puffin Modern Classics 0-14-240108-0, Apr 2004, $6.99, 155pp, pb, cover by Quentin Blake) [Charlie]; Reissue (Knopf 1964) young-adult fantasy novel, with illustrations by Quentin Blake. This has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.


Matilda Roald Dahl (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240253-2, Sep 2004, $6.99, 232pp, tp, cover by Quentin Blake); Reissue (Jonathan Cape 1988) young-adult novel about a girl with psychic powers, with illustrations by Quentin Blake.


Mystery for Christmas ed. Richard Dalby (ibooks 0-7434-9793-7, Nov 2004, $6.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Bob Larkin); Mystery anthology of 23 stories, 12 original, several with supernatural elements. First US edition (O’Mara 1990).


Whispering to Witches Anna Dale (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-890-1, Oct 2004, $16.95, 297pp, hc, cover by Melvyn Grant); Young-adult fantasy novel. Joe’s Christmas break ends up anything but boring thanks to his mother and a trio of witches. A first novel. Simultaneous with the UK edition (Bloomsbury 9/04).


The Regiment John Dalmas (Baen 0-7434-8823-7, May 2004, $25.00, 751pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Dalmas, John]; Omnibus of three military SF novels in the trilogy: The Regiment (1987), The White Regiment (1990), and The Regiment’s War (1993). A Baen Mega Book.


The Second Coming John Dalmas (Baen 0-7434-8816-4, Apr 2004, $24.00, 372pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore); Near-future fantasy novel. The world’s new savior is a black Canadian software genius.


Scarab Don D’Ammassa (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-144-4, Apr 2004, $25.95, 269pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark); SF novel. Amateur detective Sandor Dyle travels to the planet Tashista to help catch a serial killer. 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].


Superluminal Tony Daniel (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105143-8, May 2004, $25.95, 470pp, hc, cover by Gregory Bridges) [Metaplanetary]; SF novel, sequel to Metaplanetary. The development of superluminal flight could shift the balance in the solar system’s war.


Jubilee Jack Dann (Tor 0-765-30677-8, Feb 2004, $15695, 441pp, tp, cover by Jon D. Hamilton); Reprint (Voyager Australia 2001) collection of 17 stories.


The Rebel: An Imagined Life of James Dean Jack Dann (HarperCollins/Flamingo Australia 0-7322-7844-9, Apr 2004, A$29.95, 404pp, tp); Alternate history/fantasy novel about a James Dean who didn’t die in 1955.


The Rebel: An Imagined Life of James Dean Jack Dann (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-380-97839-3, Aug 2004, $24.95, 401pp, hc); Alternate history/fantasy novel. First US edition (Flamingo Australia 5/04).


Song of the Earth John R. Dann (Tor/Forge 0-765-31193-3, Jan 2005, $26.95, 380pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Song of the Axe]; Prehistorical fantasy novel, prequel to Song of the Axe.


Shadows in Green Richard E. Dansky (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-53-8, Feb 2004, $6.00, 36pp, ph, cover by Matthew Taggert); Chapbook horror story. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W. Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [selinarosen@peoplepc.com]; [www.yarddogpress.com].


Doc Ardan: City of Gold and Lepers Guy d’Armen, Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier (Black Coat Press 1-932983-03-1, Aug 2004, $20.95, 254pp, tp, cover by Dean Zachary); SF adventure novel, originally published in French as La Cité de l’Or et de la Lepre (serialized 1928 in Science et Voyages), now “adapted and retold” in English by the Lofficiers, whose introduction discusses various French heroes named Ardan (or Ardent) and the possible relationship between Ardan and Doc Savage. Order from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416; [www.blackcoatpress.com].


The Dark: New Ghost Stories ed. Ellen Datlow (Tor 0-765-30445-7, Sep 2004, $15.95, 379pp, tp); Reprint (Tor 2003) anthology of 16 scary ghost stories.


The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection ed. Ellen Datlow, Gavin Grant & Kelly Link (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-32928-8, Aug 2004, $19.95, 562 + clv, tp, cover by Thomas Canty); Best-of-the-year anthology of 39 stories, five poems, and 155 additional pages containing a necrology by James Frenkel, summations of 2003 fantasy and horror by the editors, a media summary by Edward Bryant, a comics summary by Charles Vess, a music summary by Charles de Lint, and a manga/anime summary by Joan D. Vinge. Gavin Grant & Kelly Link replace Terri Windling as fantasy editor for the first time. Also available as a St. Martin’s hardcover (-32927-X, $35.95). Packaged and copyrighted by James Frenkel & Associates.


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