The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004


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Asgard’s Conquerors Brian Stableford (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-209-2, Dec 2004, $25.95, 279pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Asgard] Reprint (NEL 1989 as Invaders from the Centre) SF novel, second in the “Asgard” trilogy after Asgard’s Secret. This has been completely rewritten. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books and Ed Gorman. Gale/Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville ME 04901; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].


Designer Genes: Tales of the Biotech Revolution Brian Stableford (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-033-2, Mar 2004, $25.95, 285pp, hc) SF collection of 11 stories. Stableford’s introduction discusses his interest in the positive potential of biotechnology. 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].


Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Literature Brian Stableford (Rowman & Littlefield/Scarecrow Press 0-8108-4938-0, Jun 2004, $70.50, 449 + li, hc) Non-fiction, a reference guide to authors, titles, themes, and other aspects of SF. Stableford’s lengthy introduction provides an overview of the history of SF; a list of abbreviations and a chronology are also provided. Foreword by series editor Jon Woronoff. This is “Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts, No. 1” . Order from Rowman & Littlefield, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200; Lanham MD 20706; 800-462-6420; [www.scarecrowpress.com].


Salome and Other Decadent Fantasies Brian Stableford (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-58715-408-0, May 2004, $15.00, 183pp, tp, cover by Juha Lindroos) Collection of 11 Decadent stories, with an introduction by Stableford discussing the Decadent style. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online from [www.wildsidepress.com], or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.


The Grand Crusade Michael A. Stackpole (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57851-0, Sep 2004, $6.99, 675pp, pb, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [DragonCrown War Cycle] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2003) fantasy novel, the third and final book in the “DragonCrown War Cycle”.


Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide 1: Onslaught Michael A. Stackpole (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-47931-9, Oct 2004, $4.99, 292pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Dark Tide] Reissue (Del Rey LucasBooks 2000) Star Wars novelization, book one of “Dark Tide”. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. Second printing.


Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide 2: Ruin Michael A. Stackpole (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-47932-7, Oct 2004, $4.99, 292pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Dark Tide] Reissue (Del Rey LucasBooks 2000) Star Wars novelization, book two of “Dark Tide”. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. Second printing.


Truesight David Stahler, Jr. (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-052285-2, Feb 2004, $15.99, 168pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Truesight] Young-adult SF novel of a boy who can see in a society of blind people. A first novel.


Truesight David Stahler, Jr. (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-052287-9, Jan 2005, $6.99, 245pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Truesight] Reprint (Eos 2004) young-adult SF novel of a boy in a society of the blind who suddenly starts to see.


Star Maker Olaf Stapledon (Wesleyan University Press 0-8195-6693-4, May 2004, $24.95, 311 + xxxiii, tp) Reprint (Methuen 1937) SF novel. This follows the first edition text, with corrections, plus the glossary first published in 1986. Edited, annotated, and with an introduction by Patrick A. McCarthy. Foreword by Freeman J. Dyson. A hardcover edition (-6692-6, $65.00) was announced but not seen. Order from University Press of New England, Order Dept., 37 Lafayette St., Lebanon NH 03766-1405; 800-421-1561; [www.wesleyan.edu/wespress].


The Oathbound Wizard Christopher Stasheff (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46117-7, Jul 2004, $6.99, 406pp, tp, cover by Don Seegmiller) [Wizard in Rhyme] Reprint (Del Rey 1993) fantasy novel, second in the “Wizard in Rhyme” series, packaged as part of the “Imagine” program for young adults.


The Warlock in Spite of Himself Christopher Stasheff (Ace 0-441-87302-2, Jun 2004, $5.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Warlock] Reissue (Ace 1969) humorous quasi-SF novel that spawned more than one series.


The Warlock’s Last Ride Christopher Stasheff (Ace 0-441-01176-4, Jun 2004, $5.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Warlock] Science fantasy novel, the last in the “Warlock” series. Rod has a breakdown after the death of his wife Gwen.


Coyote Rising Allen Steele (Ace 0-441-01205-1, Dec 2004, $23.95, 385pp, hc, cover by Ron Miller) [Coyote] SF novel, third in the “Coyote” series. Some Coyote colonists plan a rebellion against the repressive new government from Earth.


The Big Empty J. B. Stephens (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-006-9, Oct 2004, $6.99, 204pp, tp) [Big Empty] Near-future post-apocalyptic young-adult SF novel, first in a series. Teens fleeing post-plague martial law travel into the forbidden evacuated area in the American Midwest.


The Big Empty, Book 2: Paradise City J. B. Stephens (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-006-9, Oct 2004, $6.99, 204pp, tp) [Big Empty] Near-future post-apocalyptic young-adult SF. Teens fleeing post-plague martial law find a city in the evacuated, now supposedly empty, Midwest.


The Confusion Neal Stephenson (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-052386-7, Apr 2004, $27.95, 815pp, hc) [Baroque Cycle] Historical novel with SF/fantasy elements, the second book in the “Baroque Cycle” after Quicksilver.


Quicksilver Neal Stephenson (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-059308-3, Oct 2004, $15.95, 927pp, tp) [Baroque Cycle] Reprint (Morrow 2003) historical novel with SF elements, the first book in “The Baroque Cycle”, and a sort of prequel to Cryptonomicon. This includes a separately paginated 15-page reader’s guide.


The System of the World Neal Stephenson (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-052387-5, Oct 2004, $27.95, 892pp, hc, cover by Frederick de Wit) [Baroque Cycle] Historical novel with SF elements, third and final in “The Baroque Cycle”.


We Would Be Heroes Robert N. Stephenson (Magellan Books/Altair Australia 0-9756096-2-9, Dec 2004, A$25.00, 305pp, tp, cover by k.s. alonen) Collection of 18 stories, seven original. Foreword by Tony Shillitoe. Order from Magellan Books, PO Box 475, Blackwood SA 5051, Australia; [www.altair-australia.com].


The Zenith Angle Bruce Sterling (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46061-8, May 2004, $24.95, 306pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) Contemporary SF thriller. A computer wizard joins the government war on cyberterrorism and uncovers a deadly secret.


The Punisher D. A. Stern (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-47556-9, Feb 2004, $6.99, 310pp, pb) Novelization of the movie based on the comic-book character. Copyrighted by Artisan Entertainment.


Star Trek: Enterprise: Daedalus’s Children Dave Stern (Pocket 0-7434-7646-8, May 2004, $6.99, 370pp, pb) [Star Trek: Enterprise: Daedalus] Star Trek novelization, second of two parts after Daedalus. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.


The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy Francis Stevens (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9298-8, Oct 2004, $19.95, 404 + xxv, tp, cover by R. W. Boeche) Collection of eight dark fantasy stories from 1917-1923 magazines, edited and with an introduction by Gary Hoppenstand. Illustrated by Thomas L. Floyd. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th Street, Lincoln NE 68588-0255; orders 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu].


Trash Sex Magic Jennifer Stevenson (Small Beer Press 1-931520-06-2, Jun 2004, $26.00, 294pp, tp) Contemporary fantasy novel. A first novel. Stevenson also writes as Jen Dornfeld.


Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson (Bookspan/SpellBinders/SFBC #1172745, Nov 2004, $10.99, 173pp, hc) Reprint (Munro 1886) classic horror novel. An 80-page SparkNotes Reader’s Companion (copyrighted 2002) is included. This is a SpellBinders edition available through the SFBC; it has ISBN 1-58288-138-3, lacks a price, and has the book club number on the back jacket.


Graphic Classics, Volume Nine: Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson (Eureka Productions 0-9746648-0-4, Jun 2004, $9.95, 144pp, tp, cover by Michael Slack) Illustrated anthology/graphic novel with 21 illustrated or comic-style adaptations of works by Stevenson, including “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” adapted by Tom Pomplun, illustrated by Simon Gane & Michael Slack; and “The Bottle Imp” adapted and illustrated by Lance Tooks. Eureka Productions, 8778 Oak Grove Road, Mount Horeb WI 53572; [www.graphicclassics.com].


A Scholar of Magics Caroline Stevermer (Tor 0-765-30308-6, Apr 2004, $19.95, 300pp, hc, cover by David Bowers) [Jane Brailsford] Fantasy novel, sequel to College of Magics. An American sharpshooter working on a secret project at prestigious Glasscastle University gets involved with Jane Brailsford’s mission to find a missing Warden of magic.


Scholarly Magics Caroline Stevermer (SFBC #64778, May 2004, $12.99, 566pp, hc, cover by Tom Canty) [Jane Brailsford] Omnibus of two volumes set in a magical alternate early 20th century: A College of Magics (1994) and A Scholar of Magics (2004). This has ISBN 0-7394-4317-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Heaven Ian Stewart & Jack Cohen (Warner Aspect 0-446-52983-4, May 2004, $24.95, 343pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) SF novel. A mission from the galactic religion Cosmic Unity targets an ocean planet for forced conversion.


Heaven Ian Stewart & Jack Cohen (SFBC #65605, May 2004, $12.49, 343pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) Reprint (Warner Aspect 2004) SF novel. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Merlin Trilogy Mary Stewart (HarperCollins/Eos 0-688-00347-8, Sep 2004, $29.95, 917pp, hc, cover by Steven Stone) [Merlin] Reprint (Morrow 1980 as Mary Stewart’s Merlin Trilogy) omnibus of three Arthurian novels: The Crystal Cave (1970), The Hollow Hills (1973), and The Last Enchantment (1979). There is a fourth book in the series not included.


Beyond the Deepwoods Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell (Random House/Fickling 0-385-75068-4, Jul 2004, $12.95, 278pp, hc, cover by Chris Riddell) [Edge Chronicles] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in the “Edge Chronicles”. Twig sets out to find out who his real parents are. First US edition (Doubleday UK 1998).


Midnight Over Sanctaphrax Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell (Random House/Fickling 0-385-75072-2, Sep 2004, $12.95, 362pp, hc, cover by Chris Riddell) [Edge Chronicles] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Edge Chronicles”. First US edition (Doubleday UK 2000).


Stormchaser Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell (Random House/Fickling 0-385-75070-6, Jul 2004, $12.95, 386pp, hc, cover by Chris Riddell) [Edge Chronicles] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Edge Chronicles”. First US edition (Doubleday UK 1999).


Perfect Circle Sean Stewart (Small Beer Press 1-931520-07-0, Jun 2004, $24.00, 243pp, hc, cover by Greg Spalenka) Fantasy ghost novel. Will Kennedy’s life is complicated by ghosts, a family reunion, and family ghosts. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton MA 01060; [www.smallbeerpress.com]; [info@smallbeerpress.com].


Perfect Circle Sean Stewart (Small Beer Press 1-931520-11-9, Jul 2004, $15.00, 243pp, tp) Reprint (Small Beer Press 2004) fantasy ghost novel. This was supposedly simultaneous with the hardcover, but not seen until now.


Star Wars: Yoda: Dark Rendezvous Sean Stewart (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-46309-9, Dec 2004, $7.50, 329pp, pb, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.


The Boyfriend R. L. Stine (Scholastic/Point 0-590-43279-6, Sep 2004, $5.99, 165pp, pb, cover by Rudy Muller) Reprint (Scholastic 1990) young-adult horror novel. Dead boyfriend comes back.


Dangerous Girls R. L. Stine (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-053082-0, Aug 2004, $5.99, 292pp, pb) [Dangerous Girls] Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult horror novel about twins who seem to be turning into vampires. Packaged and copyrighted by Parachute Publishing.


Dangerous Girls 2: The Taste of Night R. L. Stine (HarperCollins 0-06-059616-3, Aug 2004, $14.99, 230pp, hc) [Dangerous Girls] Young-adult horror novel, second in the series about twins, one of whom has decided to become a vampire. Packaged and copyrighted by Parachute Publishing.


Eye Candy R. L. Stine (Ballantine 0-345-46693-4, Oct 2004, $6.99, 311pp, pb) Associational non-supernatural horror novel.


The Girlfriend R. L. Stine (Scholastic/Point 0-590-44333-X, Sep 2004, $5.99, 165pp, pb, cover by Rudy Muller) Reprint (Scholastic 1991) young-adult horror novel.


Hit and Run R. L. Stine (Scholastic/Point 0-590-45385-8, Sep 2004, $5.99, 164pp, pb, cover by Rudy Muller) Reprint (Scholastic 1992) young-adult horror novel.


The Sitter R. L. Stine (Ballantine 0-345-47654-9, Oct 2004, $6.99, 286pp, pb) Reprint (Ballantine 2003) horror novel.


Beware! R.L. Stine Picks His Favorite Scary Stories ed. R. L. Stine (HarperCollins 0-06-055547-5, Aug 2004, $5.99, 214pp, tp, cover by Mike Fredrickson) Reprint (HarperCollins 2002) young-adult anthology.


Conquistador S. M. Stirling (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45933-4, Mar 2004, $7.99, 596pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) Reprint (Roc 2003) SF novel. A man creates a portal to an alternate America where the Europeans never arrived.


Dies the Fire S. M. Stirling (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45979-2, Aug 2004, $23.95, 483pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Dies the Fire] SF novel, the first in a trilogy set in the world that the island of Nantucket left behind in the “Island in the Sea of Time” trilogy. All electronic devices suddenly stop working.


Dies the Fire S. M. Stirling (SFBC #1168434, Sep 2004, $11.99, 501pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Dies the Fire] Reprint (Roc 2004) SF novel, the first in a trilogy set in the world that the island of Nantucket left behind in “Island in the Sea of Time”.


T2: The Future War S. M. Stirling (HarperEntertainment 0-380-80818-8, Jun 2004, $7.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Susan Sanguily) [Terminator] Reprint (HarperEntertainment 2003) novelization based on the world of the movie Terminator 2. Copyrighted by StudioCanal Image S.A.


The Bee-Man of Orn Frank R. Stockton & P. J. Lynch (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2239-7, Feb 2004, $17.99, unpaginated, hc, cover by P. J. Lynch) Reprint (Scribner 1887 as part of The Bee-man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales) fantasy story with new illustrations by P.J. Lynch. This comes with a DVD Making Fairy Tales showing artist Lynch at work. This is copyrighted 2003, but not seen until now.


Dracula Bram Stoker (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-5819-0, 2004, $12.95, 427 + xxxvi, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) [Dracula] Reissue (Constable 1897) classic vampire novel. The text follows the Oxford World Classics edition, plus the missing chapter “Dracula’s Guest”. Introduction, biography, select bibliography, and appendices by Marvin Kaye. Illustrated by Edward Gorey.


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