The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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Bloodsucking Fiends Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-073541-4, May 2004, $9.95, 300pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) [Bloodsucking Fiends] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1995) satirical vampire novel set in San Francisco.

Coyote Blue Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-073543-0, May 2004, $9.95, 303pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1994) satirical fantasy novel.

Fluke, Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-056668-X, May 2004, $13.95, 321pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reprint (Morrow 2003) humorous fantasy novel about whale researchers.

Island of the Sequined Love Nun Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-073544-9, May 2004, $9.95, 325pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reprint (Avon 1997) humorous magical realist/quasi-fantasy novel.

The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-073545-7, Jun 2004, $9.95, 304pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reprint (Spike 1999) humorous dark fantasy novel.

Practical Demonkeeping Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-073542-2, May 2004, $9.95, 243pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reprint (St. Martin’s 1992) humorous dark fantasy novel.

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-059025-4, Dec 2004, $14.95, 276pp, hc, cover by Susan H. Choi) Humorous dark fantasy novel about a small town Christmas — with zombies.

Dark Desire Elaine Moore (ibooks 0-7434-7906-8, Mar 2004, $6.99, 269pp, pb) [Dark Madonna] Reprint (Authorlink Press 1999 as Madonna of the Dark) vampire romance novel, first in the “Dark Madonna” trilogy.

Newbies James A. Moore (Dorchester/Smooch 0-8439-5474-4, Nov 2004, $5.99, 197pp, pb) Young-adult horror. The new girl is blamed for disappearances at school.

Possessions James A. Moore (Leisure 0-8439-5171-0, Jun 2004, $6.99, 339pp, pb) Horror novel. Otherworldly forces want Chris Corin’s inheritance.

Heroics for Beginners John Moore (Ace 0-441-01193-4, Sep 2004, $6.99, 246pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez) Humorous fantasy novel. Prince Kevin hopes to save the kingdom from evil Lord Voltmeter with the help from a hero handbook.

Heroics for Beginners John Moore (SFBC #1173162, Nov 2004, $9.99, 246pp, hc, cover by Walter Velez) Reprint (Ace 2004) humorous fantasy novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-4850-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Changeling Nancy Jane Moore (Aqueduct Press 0-9746559-5-3, Oct 2004, $8.00, 73pp, ph) Fantasy novella. A young woman has strange dreams of a city in which she is certain she belongs. Part of the “Conversation Pieces” chapbook series. Aqueduct Press, PO Box 95787, Seattle WA 98145-2787; [www.aqueductpress.com].

Apocalypse Array Lyda Morehouse (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45981-4, Jun 2004, $6.99, 337pp, pb) [Archangel Protocol] SF novel, fourth in the series begun in Archangel Protocol. The new messiah is finally revealed.

The Biology of Horror: Gothic Literature and Film Jack Morgan (Southern Illinois University Press 0-8093-2471-7, Oct 2002, $25.00, 263pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical exploration of horror themes and the interrelation of biology, psychology, and horror. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. A hardcover edition (-2470-9, $50.00) was announced but not seen. This is dated 2002 but not seen until now. Order from Southern Illinois University Press, PO Box 3697, Carbondale IL 62902-3697; 618-453-6633; [www.siu.edu/˜siupress].

Broken Angels Richard K. Morgan (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45771-4, Mar 2004, $14.95, 366pp, tp, cover by Steve Rawlings & David Stevenson) [Takeshi Kovacs] SF mystery novel featuring PI Takeshi Kovacs, sequel to Altered Carbon. First US edition (Gollancz 3/03).

Broken Angels Richard K. Morgan (SFBC #63999, Mar 2004, $12.99, 366pp, hc, cover by Chris Moore) [Takeshi Kovacs] Reprint (Gollancz 2003) SF novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-4220-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Spin State Chris Moriarty (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58624-6, Dec 2004, $6.99, 606pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Major Catherine Li] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2003) SF novel.

Lord Ruthven the Vampire ed. Frank J. Morlock (Black Coat Press 1-932983-10-4, Oct 2004, $20.95, 246pp, tp, cover by David Rabbitte) [Lord Ruthven] Anthology of five pieces about the vampire, including Polidori’s original story, Lord Byron’s fragmentary treatment of the character, two French plays, and a new story mixing Ruthven, Dracula, and Sherlock Holmes. Edited and translated from the French by Frank J. Morlock. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.blackcoatpress.com] or from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416.

The Return of Lord Ruthven ed. Frank J. Morlock (Black Coat Press 1-932983-11-2, Oct 2004, $20.95, 263pp, tp, cover by David Rabbitte) [Lord Ruthven] Anthology of the play Le Vampire (1851) by Alexandre Dumas, sequel to Polidori’s story “The Vampyre”, and translated by Morlock; plus a new story by Morlock in which Dumas and Ruthven intersect in Paris. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.blackcoatpress.com] or from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Michael Morpurgo & Michael Foreman (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2519-1, Sep 2004, $18.99, 117pp, hc, cover by Michael Foreman) Young-adult Arthurian story retold by Morpurgo with color illustrations by Foreman.

Parsifal’s Page Gerald Morris (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-43237-X, Apr 2004, $5.95, 232pp, tp, cover by Lou Beach) [Squire’s Tale] Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 2001) young-adult Arthurian novel, fourth in the series begun in The Squire’s Tale.

The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight Gerald Morris (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-37823-5, Mar 2004, $16.00, 310pp, hc, cover by Lou Beach) [Squire’s Tale] Young-adult Arthurian novel, sixth in “The Squire’s Tales” series featuring Squire Terence and Sir Gawain, who are joined by 13-year-old Sarah, who seeks the knight who murdered her family.

The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf Gerald Morris (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-19681-1, Mar 2004, $5.95, 213pp, tp, cover by Lou Beach) [Squire’s Tale] Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 2000) young-adult Arthurian novel, third in “The Squire’s Tales” series featuring Squire Terence and Sir Gawain.

Book of the Three Dragons Kenneth Morris (Cold Spring Press 1-59360-027-5, Sep 2004, $11.95, 232pp, tp) Reprint (Longmans, Green 1930) Celtic fantasy novel. Introduction by Douglas A. Anderson. This restores Morris’ previously unpublished ending.

Billibub Baddings and The Case of the Singing Sword Tee Morris (Dragon Moon Press 1-896944-18-3, Sep 2004, $19.95, 297pp, tp, cover by Theo Black) Fantasy novel set during Prohibition. Hard-boiled PI and axe-wielding dwarf Billibub Baddings seeks an enchanted weapon that holds the key to stopping Chicago’s gang wars. Dragon Moon Press, PO Box 64312, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2K 6J7; [www.dragonmoonpress.com].

The Fantasy Writer’s Companion ed. Tee Morris & Valerie Griswold-Ford (Dragon Moon Press 1-896944-15-9, Sep 2004, $24.95, 280pp, tp) Non-fiction writers’ guide, a follow-up to The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy. Foreword by Holly Lisle. Includes an index. Dragon Moon Press, PO Box 64312, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2K 6J7; [www.dragonmoonpress.com].

More to William Morris: Two Books that Inspired J.R.R. Tolkien: The House of the Wolfings and The Roots of the Mountains William Morris (Inkling Books 1-58742-023-6, Oct 2003, $17.95, 251pp, tp) Omnibus of two fantasy novels: The House of the Wolfings (1888) and The Roots of the Mountains (1889). Michael W. Perry discusses the literary links between Morris and Tolkien in his afterword. This is a print-on-demand book, available online, or from Inkling books, 6528 Phinney Ave. N., Suite A, Seattle WA 98103-5260; [www.InklingBooks.com].

The Monster Trap Dean Morrissey & Stephen Krensky (HarperCollins 0-06-052498-7, Aug 2004, $16.99, unpaginated, hc, cover by Dean Morrissey) Illustrated children’s picture book, with story by Morrissey and Krensky, illustrations by Morrissey. Pop builds traps for the monsters Paddy’s sure roam the house at night.

Dead Magicians Club, Volume One: Maps G. D. Morrow (Independent Press, The, Dec 2003, C$14.00, 296pp, pb) [Dead Magicians Club] Humorous fantasy novel, the first in a series. A halfling with a treasure map gathers companions for his quest. A first novel. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now. The Independent Press, 606 Vachon Avenue, La Salle, Montreal Quebec Canada H8P 2V1; [www.theindependentpress.com].

The Cat’s Pajamas and Other Stories James Morrow (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-15-5, Jul 2004, $24.95, 209pp, hc, cover by John Picacio) Collection of 13 stories, three original. Introduction by Terry Bisson. Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th St. #139, San Francisco CA 94107; [www.tachyonpublications.com]; add $2.00 shipping per book.

MechWarrior: Dark Age: Patriot’s Stand Mike Moscoe (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45970-9, Apr 2004, $6.99, 296pp, pb) [MechWarrior: Dark Age] Novelization, the ninth based on the computer game based on the “Battletech” roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

The Shining Hand & Other Tales of Terror J. E. Muddock (Midnight House 0-9740589-2-0, Jun 2004, $40.00, 333pp, hc, cover by Allen Koszowski) Reprint (Chatto & Windus 1889 as Stories Weird and Wonderful) collection of 23 stories; this adds one novelette originally published as by Dick Donovan. Edited and with an introduction by John Pelan. Midnight House, 7713 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle WA 98103; [www.darksidepress.com].

Harmony Rita Murphy (Random House/Dell Laurel-leaf 0-440-22923-5, Mar 2004, $5.99, 129pp, tp, cover by Elizabeth Lada) Reprint (Delacorte 2002) young-adult fantasy novel about a girl with extraordinary powers. This Readers Circle includes a separately paginated 11-page reading group guide.

The Hope Valley Hubcap King Sean Murphy (Dell/Delta 0-385-33782-5, Feb 2004, $13.00, 279pp, tp, cover by Tom Hallman) Reprint (Dell 2002) satirical mainstream quasi-SF novel of a young man’s quest for his uncle through a world and time not quite our own.

The Time of New Weather Sean Murphy (Dell/Delta 0-553-38245-4, Jan 2005, $13.00, 327pp, tp) Satirical quasi-SF novel. Buddy LeBlanc makes tiny miracles in a world where time and gravity are no longer reliable.

Cat Cross Their Graves Shirley Rousseau Murphy (HarperCollins 0-06-057808-4, Jan 2005, $24.95, 305pp, hc, cover by Beppe Giacobbe) [Joe Grey] Fantasy mystery novel, the tenth featuring talking cat Joe Grey.

Cat Fear No Evil Shirley Rousseau Murphy (HarperCollins 0-06-620949-8, Mar 2004, $24.95, 323pp, hc, cover by Beppe Giacobbe) [Joe Grey] Fantasy mystery novel, the ninth featuring talking cat Joe Grey.

Cat Fear No Evil Shirley Rousseau Murphy (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-101560-1, Jan 2005, $6.99, 358pp, pb) [Joe Grey] Reprint (HarperCollins 2004) fantasy mystery novel, the ninth featuring talking cat Joe Grey.

Isaac Asimov’s Derec 1 Doug Murray & Paul Rivoche (ibooks 0-7434-8708-7, Jun 2004, $7.99, 120pp, pb, cover by Paul Rivoche) [Robot City] Graphic novel, first in a series based on the “Isaac Asimov’s Robot City” series based on a concept by Asimov, with text by Murray and art by Rivoche. Copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Soultracker Bill Myers (HarperCollins/Zondervan 0-310-22756-9, Sep 2004, $12.99, 325pp, tp) Christian dark fantasy novel. A novelist grieving for his dead daughter uncovers dark secrets in an organization dedicated to tracking the afterlife.

The Second Favorite Son Daniel Myers (Hazard Press 1-877270-44-X, Jun 2004, $24.95, 429pp, tp) Alternate-history novel, a murder mystery set in a contemporary world where the South won the War Between the States and plantations have become corporate entities. A first novel. First US edition (Hazard Press NZ 3/04); Hazard Press, PO Box 2151, Christchurch, New Zealand; [info@hazard.co.nz]; [www.hazardonline.com].

Silverlock, Including the Silverlock Companion John Myers Myers (NESFA Press 1-886778-52-3, Feb 2004, $26.00, 510pp, hc, cover by Omar Rayyan) [Silverlock] Reprint (Dutton 1949) classic referential fantasy novel. New material includes a critical essay by Darrell Schweitzer, an introduction by Karen Anderson, and a memoir by Celia Myers. This also retains the 1979 introductions by Poul Anderson, Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven. Non-fiction material from The Silverlock Companion, revised from the Niekas Publications 1988 edition edited by Fred Lerner, includes a reader’s guide by Fred Lerner & Anne Braude, a bibliography, biographical information, poems and songs. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfa.org/press].

Shadow of the Red Moon Walter Dean Myers (Scholastic/Point 0-439-63616-7, Sep 2004, $5.99, 183pp, pb, cover by Tomer Hanuka) Reissue (Scholastic 1995) young-adult fantasy novel. Illustrated by Christopher Myers.

Memory Linda Nagata (Tor 0-765-30900-9, Jun 2004, $14.95, 416pp, tp, cover by David Bowers) Reprint (Tor 2003) SF novel set on a constructed world whose inhabitants have forgotten their origins.

Beast Donna Jo Napoli (Simon Pulse 0-689-87005-1, Jul 2004, $5.99, 260pp, pb, cover by Rafal Olbinski) Reprint (Atheneum 2000) young-adult fantasy novel, telling the Beast’s side of “Beauty and the Beast”.

Bound Donna Jo Napoli (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-86175-3, Nov 2004, 016.95, 186pp, hc) Young-adult historical novel with fantasy elements, a retelling of Cinderella set in Ming China.

Gracie, the Pixie of the Puddle Donna Jo Napoli (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47264-9, Jun 2004, $16.99, 133pp, hc, cover by Judith Byron Schachner) [Prince of the Pond] Young-adult fantasy novella, third in the series begun in The Prince of the Pond. Gracie the frog wins the love of Jimmy, the frog prince’s son.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Wicked Willow I: The Darkening Yvonne Navarro (Simon Spotlight 0-7434-2774-2, May 2004, $6.99, 282pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Novelization based on the television show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Wicked Willow II: Shattered Twilight Yvonne Navarro (Simon Spotlight 0-689-86953-3, Jul 2004, $6.99, 258pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Wicked Willow] Novelization based on the television shows, the second in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Wicked Willow III: Broken Sunrise Yvonne Navarro (Simon Spotlight 0-689-86954-1, Sep 2004, $6.99, 261pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Wicked Willow] Novelization based on the television shows, the third in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Elektra Yvonne Navarro (Pocket Star 1-4165-0505-9, Jan 2005, $6.99, 280pp, pb) Novelization of the movie based on the Marvel comics character. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film and Regency Entertainment.

Hellboy Yvonne Navarro (Pocket Star 0-7434-9289-7, Mar 2004, $6.99, 295pp, pb) [Hellboy] Novelization of the movie based on the horror comic book by Mike Mignola. Copyrighted by Revolution Studios Distribution Company.

Mirror Me Yvonne Navarro (Overlook Connection Press 1-892950-69-3, Apr 2004, $44.95, 295pp, hc, cover by Rick Sardinha) Supernatural serial-killer horror novel. This is a signed, limited edition of 500. Order from The Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 1934, Hiram GA 30188; 678-567-9777; [OverlookCN@aol.com]; [www.OverlookConnection.com].

Deficiency Andrew Neiderman (Pocket Star 0-7434-8321-9, Aug 2004, $7.99, 377pp, pb) Horror novel about a man who must suck the vitamins out of his victims to survive, the result of a research experiment gone wrong.

Stone Cribs Kris Nelscott (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-28784-4, Feb 2004, $24.95, 323pp, hc) [Smokey Dalton] Associational mystery, the fourth featuring detective Smokey Dalton. Nelscott is a pen name for Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

Thin Walls Kris Nelscott (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-32044-2, Feb 2004, $13.95, 387pp, tp) [Smokey Dalton] Reprint (Minotaur 2002) associational mystery featuring detective Smokey Dalton. Nelscott is a pen name for Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

Five Children and It E. Nesbit (Penguin Classics 0-14-303915-6, Dec 2004, $10.00, 207pp, tp, cover by Tim Bower) [Psammead] Reprint (Unwin 1902) classic juvenile fantasy novel.

Five Children and It Book and Charm E. Nesbit (HarperFestival 0-06-053724-8, Jun 2004, $6.99, 246pp, tp, cover by Dave Kramer) [Psammead] Reprint (Unwin 1902) classic juvenile fantasy novel, packaged with a charm on a necklace.

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