The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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Warhammer: Wild Kingdoms Robert Earl (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-149-8, Nov 2004, $6.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Jon Hodgson) [Warhammer: Florin & Lorenzo]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game. First US edition (Black Library UK 10/04).

The Belgariad: Part I David Eddings (SFBC #65858, Jun 2004, $14.99, 759pp, hc, cover by William O’Connor) [Belgariad]; Reissue (SFBC 1985) omnibus of the first three novels of the “Belgariad”: Pawn of Prophecy (1982), Queen of Sorcery (1982), and Magician’s Gambit (1983). This has ISBN 0-7394-4414-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Belgariad: Part II David Eddings (SFBC #65859, Jun 2004, $14.99, 626pp, hc, cover by William O’Connor) [Belgariad]; Reissue (SFBC 1985) omnibus of the fourth and fifth novels of the “Belgariad”: The Castle of Wizardry (1984) and Enchanter’s End Game (1984). This has ISBN 0-7394-4415-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Pawn of Prophecy David Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46864-3, Jun 2004, $6.99, 290pp, tp, cover by Michael Phillippi) [Belgariad]; Reprint (Del Rey 1982) fantasy novel, book one of “The Belgariad”. Packaged as part of the “Imagine” line for young adults.

The Elder Gods David & Leigh Eddings (Warner Vision 0-446-61333-9, Oct 2004, $7.50, 448pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Dreamers]; Reprint (Voyager 2003) epic fantasy novel, first in “The Dreamers”.

The Treasured One David & Leigh Eddings (Warner Aspect 0-446-53226-6, Oct 2004, $25.95, 473pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Dreamers]; Epic fantasy novel, second in “The Dreamers”. First US edition (Voyager 7/04).

The Treasured One David & Leigh Eddings (SFBC #1172619, Nov 2004, $13.99, 473pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Dreamers]; Reprint (Voyager 2004) epic fantasy novel, second in “The Dreamers”. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Murder by Magic ed. Rosemary Edghill (Warner Aspect 0-446-67962-3, Oct 2004, $13.95, 345pp, tp); Original anthology of 20 stories by authors including Mercedes Lackey, Jennifer Roberson, and Lawrence Watt-Evans. Edghill also writes as eluki bes shahar. This is copyrighted by Edghill and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

The Red Branch Tales Randy Lee Eickhoff (Tor/Forge 0-312-87018-3, Mar 2004, $17.95, 400pp, tp); Reprint (Forge 2003) fantasy novel, a new translation/retelling of old Irish legends.

The Voices Susan Elderkin (Grove 0-8021-4170-6, Sep 2004, $13.00, 323pp, tp); Reprint (Fourth Estate 2003) mainstream novel with fantasy elements. A white boy growing up in Australia hears the voices of spirits.

Ray Bradbury: The Life of Fiction Jonathan R. Eller & William F. Touponce (Kent State University Press 0-87338-779-1, Aug 2004, $34.00, 570 + xxii, tp); Non-fiction, a critical examination of Bradbury’s work. Foreword by William F. Nolan. The afterword consists of excerpts from a 2002 interview with Bradbury. Includes bibliographic listings (including Bradbury’s unpublished works), notes, and index. Order from Kent State University Press, Kent OH 44242; [www.kentstateuniversitypress.com]. [Ray Bradbury]

The Gathering Storm Kate Elliott (DAW 0-7564-0132-1, Feb 2004, $7.99, 977pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars]; Reprint (Orbit 2003) fantasy novel, fifth in “The Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen-name for Alis Rasmussen.

Strange Wine Harlan Ellison (ibooks/Edgeworks Abbey 0-7434-7989-0, Oct 2004, $13.95, 262pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan); Reprint (Harper & Row 1978) collection of 15 stories.

I, Robot: The Illustrated Screenplay Harlan Ellison & Isaac Asimov (ibooks 0-7434-8659-5, Apr 2004, $14.95, 273pp, tp, cover by Mark Zug) [Robot Series]; Reprint (Warner Aspect 1994) screenplay for “the greatest movie never made.” Color illustrations by Mark Zug are included as an unpaginated, 16-page insert. Packaged but not copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Dance of Death P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-22-9, Jul 2004, $14.95, 264pp, tp, cover by Mark Garro) [Jonathan Barrett]; Reprint (Ace 1996) vampire novel, fourth in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This has a new copyright and has been revised. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Death and the Maiden P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-20-2, May 2004, $14.95, 274pp, tp, cover by Jeff Barson) [Jonathan Barrett]; Reprint (Ace 1994) vampire novel, second in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This has been revised and expanded. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Death Masque P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-21-0, Jun 2004, $14.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Mark Garro) [Jonathan Barrett]; Reprint (Ace 1995) vampire novel, third in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This has been revised and expanded. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Red Death P. N. Elrod (BenBella Books 1-932100-19-9, Apr 2004, $14.95, 284pp, tp, cover by Michael Herring) [Jonathan Barrett]; Reprint (Ace 1993) vampire novel, the first in the “Jonathan Barrett” series. This is a revised and expanded edition. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

The Vampire Files, Volume One P. N. Elrod (SFBC #62597, Jan 2004, $12.99, 452pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)]; Reprint (Ace 2003) omnibus of three novels in the vampire detective series: Bloodlist (1990), Lifeblood (1990), and Bloodcircle (1990). This has ISBN 0-7394-4061-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Vampire Files: Cold Streets P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-01103-9, Jan 2004, $6.99, 380pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)]; Reprint (Ace 2003) dark fantasy novel, tenth in “The Vampire Files” series.

Dracula in London ed. P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-01216-7, Oct 2004, $6.99, 248pp, pb, cover by William Dodge); Reprint (Ace 2001) original vampire anthology of 16 stories.

Stepping Through the Stargate: Science, Archaeology and the Military in Stargate SG-1 ed. P. N. Elrod & Roxanne Conrad (BenBella Books 1-932100-32-6, Oct 2004, $17.95, 244pp, tp) [Stargate SG-1]; Associational non-fiction, a gathering of 22 essays about the science in the TV show, from scientists and SF authors including David Gerrold, Catherine Asaro, and Jim Butcher.

The Time of the Vampires ed. P. N. Elrod & Martin H. Greenberg (ibooks/BP Books 0-7434-8733-8, Sep 2004, $6.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Harvey Parker); Reprint (DAW 1996) original anthology of 18 historical vampire stories.

Carmen Dog Carol Emshwiller (Small Beer Press/Peapod Classics 1-931520-08-9, Nov 2004, $14.00, 148pp, tp, cover by Kevin Huizenga); Reprint (The Women’s Press 1989) SF novel. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton MA 01060; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].

Gardens of the Moon Steven Erikson (Tor 0-765-31001-5, Jun 2004, $25.95, 494pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Malazan Book of the Fallen]; Fantasy novel, first tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”. First US edition (Bantam UK 1999).

Gardens of the Moon Steven Erikson (SFBC #1163672, Jun 2004, $12.49, 635pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Malazan Book of the Fallen]; Reprint (Bantam UK 1999) fantasy novel, first tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Gardens of the Moon Steven Erikson (Tor 0-765-34878-0, Jan 2005, $7.99, 666pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Malazan Book of the Fallen]; Reprint (Bantam UK 1999) fantasy novel, first tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”.

Solitaire Kelley Eskridge (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-008660-2, Feb 2004, $13.95, 355pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen); Reprint (Eos 2002) near-future SF novel.

Talking in the Dark Dennis Etchison (Writers.com Books/infrapress 0-9742907-6-9, 2004, $16.50, 355pp, tp); Reprint (Stealth Press 2001) collection of 24 stories. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.writers.com/publishing] or from Writers.com Books, 87 South Meadowcroft Dr., Akron OH 44313.

Durham Red #1: The Unquiet Grave Peter J. Evans (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-159-5, Oct 2004, $6.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Durham Red]; Novelization, the first based on the 2000AD comic-book character. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. First US edition (Black Flame UK 9/04).

American Desert Percival Everett (Hyperion 0-7868-6917-8, May 2004, $24.95, 291pp, hc); Satirical mainstream novel with elements of dark fantasy. A beheaded man comes back to life, causing a frenzy among the media, academia, and religious groups.

Covenant John Everson (Delirium Books 1-929653-65-4, Dec 2004, $50.00, 306pp, hc); Horror novel. A reporter stumbles on a dark secret behind a series of teen suicides. A first novel. This is a signed, limited edition of 250. Delirium Books, PO Box 338, North Webster IN 46555; [www.deliriumbooks.com]; [sales@deliriumbooks.com].

The Becoming Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1892-1, Sep 2004, $9.99, 273pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon]; Young-adult contemporary fantasy, 11th in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.

The Prophecy Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1891-3, Jun 2004, $9.99, 273pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon]; Young-adult contemporary fantasy, 11th in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.

Sons of the Dark #1: Barbarian Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1811-5, Sep 2004, $9.99, 264pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Sons of the Dark]; Young-adult contemporary fantasy, first in a companion series to “Daughters of the Moon”.

Sons of the Dark #2: Escape Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1812-3, Sep 2004, $9.99, 252pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Sons of the Dark]; Young-adult contemporary fantasy, second in a companion series to “Daughters of the Moon”.

Eye of the Labyrinth Jennifer Fallon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58669-6, Apr 2004, $6.99, 512pp, pb, cover by John Taylor Dismukes) [Second Sons]; Fantasy novel, book two of the “Second Sons” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2003).

The Lion of Senet Jennifer Fallon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58668-8, Apr 2004, $6.99, 558pp, pb, cover by John Taylor Dismukes) [Second Sons]; Fantasy novel, book one of the “Second Sons” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2002).

Lord of the Shadows Jennifer Fallon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58670-X, Jun 2004, $6.99, 574pp, pb, cover by John Taylor Dismukes) [Second Sons]; Fantasy novel, book three of “The Second Sons” trilogy. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2003).

Medalon Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-30986-6, May 2004, $24.95, 431pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child]; Fantasy novel, book one of “The Demon Child” trilogy. A first novel. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2000).

Medalon Jennifer Fallon (SFBC #65726, May 2004, $12.49, 431pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child]; Reprint (Voyager Australia 2000) fantasy novel, book one of “The Demon Child” trilogy. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Medalon Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-34866-7, Nov 2004, $7.99, 488pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child]; Reprint (Voyager Australia 2000) fantasy novel, book one of “The Demon Child” trilogy.

Treason Keep Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-30987-4, Nov 2004, $25.95, 492pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child]; Fantasy novel, book two of “The Demon Child” trilogy, in the “Hythrun Chronicles”. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2001).

The Runelords David Farland (Tor 0-812-54162-6, Oct 2004, $7.99, 613pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords]; Reissue (Earthlight 1998 as The Sum of All Men) fantasy novel, first in a series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton. Fifth printing.

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm Nancy Farmer (Scholastic/Orchard Classics 0-439-53064-4, Mar 2004, $9.95, 312pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar); Reissue (Orchard 1994) young-adult SF novel of Zimbabwe in 2194. A Newbery Honor Book. This has a new preface by Farmer and a discussion guide.

A Girl Named Disaster Nancy Farmer (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-47144-3, Jan 2004, $9.95, 310pp, tp); Reprint (Orchard 1996) young-adult novel with fantasy elements.

The House of the Scorpion Nancy Farmer (Simon Pulse 0-689-85223-1, May 2004, $7.99, 380pp, pb, cover by Russell Gordon); Reprint (Atheneum 2002) young-adult SF novel about a clone. Winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-86744-1, Sep 2004, $17.95, 459pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien); Young-adult Viking fantasy novel. A Richard Jackson book.

The Sea of Trolls Nancy Farmer (SFBC #1171417, Oct 2004, $9.99, 459pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien); Reprint (Atheneum 2004) young-adult Viking fantasy novel. This is similar to the Atheneum edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

To Your Scattered Bodies Go Philip José Farmer (SFBC #63351, Mar 2004, $10.99, 184pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Riverworld]; Reprint (Putnam 1971) Hugo-winning SF novel, first in the “Riverworld” series. This is the ninth book in the SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection.

Alien Log Robert Farrell (Farrellbooks, R.E. 0-9759116-0-0, Oct 2004, $13.95, 262pp, tp); Reprint (Farrellbooks 2003, not seen) SF thriller about an artifact found at a UFO crash site. This “second edition” has apparently been revised. R.E. FarrellBooks, PO Box 6507, Peoria AZ 85385-6507; [info@refarrellbooks.com]; [www.refarrellbooks.com].

Holder of Lightning S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0152-6, Jan 2004, $6.99, 618pp, pb, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Cloudmages]; Reprint (DAW 2003) Celtic fantasy novel, first in “The Cloudmages” series. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.

Mage of Clouds S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0169-0, Jan 2004, $23.95, 514pp, hc, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Cloudmages]; Celtic fantasy novel, second in “The Cloudmages” series. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.

Kindling Mick Farren (Tor 0-765-30656-5, Aug 2004, $27.95, 416pp, hc, cover by David Seeley); Fantasy novel. Four youngsters come together to battle the Dark Things attacking the New World.

Warhammer 40,000: Legacy Matt Farrer (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-092-0, Aug 2004, $6.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Shira Calpurnia]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, second in the “Shira Calpurnia” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.

Travel in the Mouth of the Wolf Paul Fattaruso (Soft Skull Press 1-932360-49-2, Sep 2004, $11.95, 114pp, tp, cover by Paul Fattaruso); Fantasy novella. A man struck deaf goes to Antarctica and with the help of a ghost finds a frozen dinosaur. This is part of the Soft Skull ShortLit series. Order from Soft Skull Press, 71 Bond Street, Brooklyn NY 11217; [www.softskull.com].

Hoodtown Christa Faust (From Parts Unknown Publications 0-9753791-0-0, Jun 2004, $16.95, 240pp, tp, cover by Rafael Navarro); Associational novel set in the imaginary Hoodtown, a ghetto where everyone lives masked in the style of “lucha libre,” Mexican professional wrestling. A former luchadora investigates the murder of Hood prostitutes. 2658 Griffith Park Blvd. #163, Los Angeles CA 90039; [www.frompartsunknown.com].

The Coyote Kings of the Space-Age Bachelor Pad Minister Faust (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46635-7, Aug 2004, $14.95, 533pp, tp, cover by Ashley Wood); Fantasy novel. Two frinds meet a mysterious woman seeking a lost artifact. A first novel. Faust is a pen name for Malcolm Azania.

The Warmasters ed. Bill Fawcett (Baen 0-7434-7185-7, Feb 2004, $7.99, 345pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell); Reprint (Baen 2002) anthology of three novellas by David Weber, David Drake, and Eric Flint.

Masters of Fantasy ed. Bill Fawcett & Brian Thomsen (Baen 0-7434-8822-9, Jul 2004, $25.00, 376pp, hc, cover by Jeff Easley); Original anthology of 12 stories by authors writing in some of their most popular fantasy worlds, including David Weber with a tale of Bahzell Bahnakhson, Mercedes Lackey with a “Valdemar” story, Andre Norton (Witch World), and Elizabeth Moon (World of Paksenarrion). Introduction by Brian Thomsen. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates (individual stories copyrighted by their authors).

Honor Among Spies Quinn Fawcett (Tor/Forge 0-312-87644-0, May 2004, $25.95, 348pp, hc); Associational mystery featuring the spy adventures of Ian Fleming. Fawcett is a pen name for Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Bill Fawcett.

Nature of the Beast Richard Fawkes (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-053677-2, Aug 2004, $6.99, 337pp, pb); Military SF novel.

Duel With Colossus John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-064-9, Jan 2005, $15.00, 131pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon]; SF novel, #23 in the “Golden Amazon” series, but not previously published. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

Dwellers in Darkness John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-058-4, Apr 2004, $15.00, 109pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon]; SF novella, #20 in the “Golden Amazon” series, only published previously in newspaper form (1958), plus a story. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

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