The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005


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The Burning Stone Kate Elliott (DAW 0-88677-815-8, Aug 2005, $7.99, 801pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reprint (Daw 1999) fantasy novel, third in “The Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen name for Alis Rasmussen. Third printing.


In the Ruins Kate Elliott (DAW 0-7564-0192-5, Aug 2005, $25.95, 528pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Fantasy novel, sixth in the “Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen name for Alis Rasmussen.


In the Ruins Kate Elliott (SFBC #1194374, Sep 2005, $12.99, 528pp, hc, cover by Jody Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reprint (DAW 2005) fantasy novel, sixth in the “Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen name for Alis Rasmussen.


King’s Dragon Kate Elliott (DAW 0-88677-771-2, Aug 2005, $7.99, 625pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reissue (DAW 1997) fantasy novel, first in “The Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen name for Alis Rasmussen. Eighth printing.


Lunar Park Bret Easton Ellis (Random House/Knopf 0-375-41291-3, Aug 2005, $24.95, 308pp, hc) Horror novel with possible supernatural elements. An alternate Ellis gets a second chance at life as a suburban husband, but disturbing events intervene.


The Essential Ellison: A 50-Year Retrospective Harlan Ellison (Morpheus International 1-883398-60-6, Jun 2005, $24.95, 1249pp, tp, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) Reissue (Morpheus International 2001) collection of stories and essays, edited by Terry Dowling, Richard Delap, & Gil Lamont. Second printing.


The Vampire Files: Song in the Dark P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-01323-6, Sep 2005, $24.95, 377pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Vampire Files] Vampire detective novel, 11th in The Vampire Files.


The Vampire Files: Song in the Dark P. N. Elrod (SFBC #1194348, Sep 2005, $12.50, 377pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Vampire Files] Reprint (Ace 2005) vampire detective novel, 11th in The Vampire Files. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Star Sisterz: Nova Rocks Tea Emesse (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone 0-7869-3625-8, Apr 2005, $5.99, 134pp, tp, cover by Taia Morley) Young-adult fantasy novelization, the first in a series based on the collectible charms game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


I Live with You Carol Emshwiller (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-25-2, Apr 2005, $15.95, 204pp, tp, cover by Ed Emshwiller) Collection of 12 stories, two original, and a speech. Introduction by Eileen Gunn. Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th St. #139, San Francisco CA 94107; [www.tachyonpublications.com].


Mister Boots Carol Emshwiller (Penguin/Viking 0-670-05968-4, Jul 2005, $15.99, 185pp, hc, cover by Jim Hoover) Young-adult fantasy novel. Bobby finds a half-dead shapeshifting man/horse in the California desert during the Depression.


The Mount Carol Emshwiller (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240302-4, Mar 2005, $6.99, 232pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) Reprint (Small Beer 2002) SF novel, repackaged as YA. Alien invaders keep humans as mounts.


The Neverending Story Michael Ende (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-038633-5, Aug 2005, $7.99, 445pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) Reprint (Doubleday 1983) young-adult fantasy novel, translated by Ralph Manheim from the German Die Unendiche Geshichte (K. Thienemanns 1979).


Dragons: Lexicon Triumvirate Kenneth Che-Tew Eng (DNA Press/Nartea Publishing 0-9748765-0-X, Apr 2005, $21.95, 333pp, hc, cover by David Cabot) Fantasy novel. Technologically advanced dragons from the future battle each other in the Middle Ages. DNA Press, PO Box 572, Eagleville PA 19408; [www.dnapress.com].


The Far Side of Evil Sylvia Louise Engdahl (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240293-1, Jan 2005, $6.99, 324pp, tp, cover by Jody Hewgill) [Elana] Reprint (Atheneum 1971) young-adult SF novel, sequel to Enchantress from the Stars. This has the afterword by Engdahl from the 2003 Walker edition.


Days Between Stations Steve Erickson (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-6569-6, Feb 2005, $13.00, 253pp, tp) Reprint (Poseidon 1985) surreal literary SF novel.


Our Ecstatic Days Steve Erickson (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-6472-X, Feb 2005, $24.00, 317pp, hc) Surreal/fantasy novel. A lake suddenly appears in the middle of Los Angeles.


Our Ecstatic Days Steve Erickson (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-8510-7, Jan 2006, $14.00, 317pp, tp) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2005) surreal/fantasy novel.


Tours of the Black Clock Steve Erickson (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-6570-X, Feb 2005, $13.00, 320pp, tp) Reprint (Poseidon 1989) surreal literary fantasy/alternate history.


Blood Follows Steven Erikson (Night Shade Books 1-597800-04-X, May 2005, $25.00, 121pp, hc, cover by Mike Dringenberg) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Fantasy novella in the Malazan series. Illustrated by Mike Dringenberg. A limited edition (-05-8, $45.00) is also available. First US edition (PS Publishing 4/02).


Deadhouse Gates Steven Erikson (Tor 0-765-31429-0, Feb 2005, $14.95, 604pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Fantasy novel, second tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”. First US edition (Bantam UK 2000). A hardcover edition (-31002-3, $25.95) is also available.


Deadhouse Gates Steven Erikson (SFBC #1177958, Feb 2005, $12.99, 699pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Reprint (Bantam UK 2000) fantasy novel, second tale of the “Malazan Book of the Fallen”. This is similar to the Tor hardcover edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Memories of Ice Steven Erikson (Tor 0-765-31003-1, Nov 2005, $14.95, 781pp, tp, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Fantasy novel, the third in The Malazan Book of the Fallen. A hardcover edition (-31432-0, $27.95) is also available. First US edition (Bantam UK 2001).


The Carpet Makers Andreas Eschbach (Tor 0-765-30593-3, Apr 2005, $24.95, 300pp, hc, cover by Rick Berry) SF novel. Travelers from the stars arrive to investigate carpets woven for the vanished court of the God Emperor. Translated by Doryl Jensen from the German Die Haarteppichknuepfer (Franz Schneekluth 1995). Foreword by Orson Scott Card.


Finding Serenity: Anti-heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon’s Firefly ed. Jane Espenson & Glenn Yeffeth (BenBella Books 1-932100-43-1, Apr 2005, $17.95, 238pp, tp) Non-fiction anthology of 21 essays on the TV show by authors including Ginjer Buchanan, Mercedes Lackey, and David Gerrold. Introduction by Espenson. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com]. [Joss Whedon]


Durham Red: The Encoded Heart Peter J. Evans (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-272-9, Dec 2005, $6.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) Novelization based on the futuristic vampire character from 2000AD comics. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S.


Durham Red: The Omega Solution Peter J. Evans (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-175-7, Jun 2005, $6.99, 250pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrson) Novelization based on the 2000 AD comic. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK 5/05 edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.


Sons of the Dark #3: Outcast Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1813-1, Apr 2005, $9.99, 257pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) Young-adult contemporary fantasy, third in a companion series to “Daughters of the Moon.”


Sons of the Dark #4: Night Sun Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1814-X, Sep 2005, $9.99, 259pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Sons of the Dark] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, fourth in a companion series to “Daughters of the Moon.”


Harshini Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-30988-2, Jul 2005, $25.95, 444pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Fantasy novel, book three of The Demon Child trilogy, AKA The Hythrun Chronicles. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2001).


Harshini Jennifer Fallon (SFBC #1187558, Jul 2005, $12.99, 444pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2001) fantasy novel, book three of The Demon Child or Hythrun Chronicles trilogy. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Treason Keep Jennifer Fallon (SFBC #1170976, Jan 2005, $12.99, 492pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2001) fantasy novel, book two of “The Demon Child” trilogy, in the “Hythrun Chronicles”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Treason Keep Jennifer Fallon (Tor 0-765-34867-5, Jun 2005, $7.99, 510pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Demon Child] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2001) fantasy novel, book two of “The Demon Child” trilogy.


The Lair of Bones David Farland (Tor 0-765-34107-7, Feb 2005, $7.99, 466pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, fourth in the Runelords series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton.


Worlds of the Golden Queen David Farland (Tor 0-765-31315-4, Jun 2005, $14.95, 556pp, tp, cover by Matthew Stawicki) [Golden Queen] Omnibus of two novels in “The Golden Queen” series, originally published as by Dave Wolverton: The Golden Queen (1994) and Beyond the Gate (1995).


Seven Tears Into the Sea Terri Farley (Simon Pulse 0-689-86442-6, Apr 2005, $6.99, 279pp, pb) Young-adult fantasy about a teen and a selkie.


Heir of Stone S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0254-9, Jan 2005, $23.95, 543pp, hc, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Cloudmages] Celtic fantasy novel, third in the Cloudmages series. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.


Mage of Clouds S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0255-7, Jan 2005, $6.99, 659pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Cloudmages] Reprint (DAW 2004) Celtic fantasy novel, second in the Cloudmages series. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.


Necromunda: Junktion Matt Farrer (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-241-9, Nov 2005, $6.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. First US edition (Black Library 10/05). Copyrighted by Games Workshop.


Phantom Nights John Farris (Tor/Forge 0-765-30778-2, Feb 2005, $24.95, 301pp, hc) Horror novel. A murdered woman’s spirit is trapped by a young man’s need for revenge.


Phantom Nights John Farris (Tor 0-765-34688-5, Dec 2005, $6.99, 323pp, pb) Reprint (Forge 2005) horror novel. A murdered woman’s spirit is trapped by a young man’s need for revenge.


A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dreamspawn Christa Faust (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-173-0, May 2005, $7.99, 407pp, pb) [Nightmare on Elm Street] Novelization based on characters from the movies. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This is simultaneous with and has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.


The Twilight Zone: Burned/One Night at Mercy Christa Faust (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-179-X, Jul 2005, $7.99, 408pp, pb) Omnibus/original collection of two novelizations based on the TV show. Fifth in the series. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This is simultaneous with the Black Flame UK edition, and has the same ISBN, but only has US and Canadian prices.


We Three Dragons ed. Bill Fawcett (Tor 0-765-35386-5, Nov 2005, $5.99, 184pp, pb, cover by Gregory Manchess) Anthology of three dragon stories for the holiday season by Jeff Grubb, James M. Ward, and Ed Greenwood. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates.


Masters of Fantasy ed. Bill Fawcett & Brian Thomsen (Baen 1-4165-0927-5, Jan 2006, $7.99, 563pp, pb, cover by Jeff Easley) Reprint (Baen 2004) original anthology of 12 stories by authors writing in some of their most popular fantasy worlds. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates (individual stories copyrighted by their authors).


Improbable Adam Fawer (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-073677-1, Feb 2005, $24.95, 403pp, hc) Thriller with fantasy elements. An epileptic mathematical genius turned gambler takes an experimental drug and starts having visions of the past and future.


Earth Divided John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-077-0, Jul 2005, $16.00, 149pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novella, 26th and final in the Golden Amazon series, only published previously in somewhat abridged newspaper form (1961). A story originally published as by Polton Cross is also included. The introduction by Philip Harbottle describes how the novella came to be posthumously published. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.


Ghostworld John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-076-2, Jul 2005, $16.00, 134pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novella, #25 in the Golden Amazon series, only published previously in abridged newspaper form (1960), plus two stories. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.


Land’s End — Labrador John Russell Fearn (The Battered Silicon Dispatch Box 1-55246-553-8, 2005, 180pp, tp) SF novel about attempts to build an undersea tunnel between Great Britain and Canada. Foreword by John Robert Colombo. Philip Harbottle’s introduction discusses Fearn’s career and how this book finally came to be published. The Battered Silicon Dispatch Box, PO Box 204, Shelburne, Ontario, Canada L0N 1S0; [www.batteredbox.com].


Standstill Planet John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-075-4, Jul 2005, $16.00, 144pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel, #24 in the Golden Amazon series, only published previously in abridged newspaper form in 1960. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.


Sign of the Crescent Debbie Federici (Llewellyn Publications 0-7387-0808-9, Oct 2005, $8.95, 302pp, tp) Young-adult fantasy novel. A Tucson teen fights a sorcerer in another world. Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].


ShadowQueen Debbie Federici & Susan Vaught (Llewellyn Publications 0-7387-0827-5, Sep 2005, $8.95, 293pp, tp) [L.O.S.T.] Young-adult fantasy novel in the L.O.S.T. series. Brendan is determined to bring the Queen of the Witches back from the dead. Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].


Dark Secret Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-13885-1, Feb 2005, $7.99, 367pp, pb) [Carpathian] Vampire/romantic suspense novel in the “Carpathian” series.


Dark Secret Christine Feehan (SFBC #1176391, Apr 2005, $9.99, 383pp, hc, cover by Danny O’Leary) [Carpathian] Reprint (Jove 2005) vampire/romantic suspense novel in the Carpathian series. This has ISBN 0-7394-4943-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Night Game Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-13976-9, Nov 2005, $9.99, 469pp, pb) [GhostWalker] Paranormal romantic suspense novel of the Special Forces paranormal squad called the GhostWalkers. Gator tries to help a fellow victim of evil experiments.


Arabian Wine Gregory Feeley (Temporary Culture 0-976-4660-0-7, Apr 2005, $50.00, 197pp, hc) Alternate-history novel about two men trying to bring coffee and steam engines to 1609 Venice. This is a signed, limited edition of 300. Available from Temporary Culture, PO Box 43072, Upper Montclair NJ 07043-0072; [temporaryculture@yahoo.com].


Exile’s Return Raymond E. Feist (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97710-9, Apr 2005, $25.95, 345pp, hc, cover by Paul Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, the third book of Conclave of Shadows. First US edition (Voyager 9/04).


Exile’s Return Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #1178697, Apr 2005, $12.99, 345pp, hc, cover by Paul S. Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Reprint (Voyager 2004) fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, the third book of “Conclave of Shadows”. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


King of Foxes Raymond E. Feist (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80326-7, May 2005, $7.99, 365pp, pb) [Conclave of Shadows] Reprint (Voyager 2003) fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, the second book of “Conclave of Shadows.”


Magician Raymond E. Feist (Barnes & Noble Books 0-7607-4177-8, 2004, $14.95, 681pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) [Riftwar] Reissue (Doubleday Foundation 1982) fantasy novel, the first book in the “Riftwar” series. This is the third printing of a 2003 edition not previously seen.


Prince of the Blood Raymond E. Feist (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58811-7, Jul 2005, $7.99, 432pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1989) fantasy novel. This is the 2004 revised edition with the afterword by Feist.


Talon of the Silver Hawk Raymond E. Feist (HarperTorch 0-380-80324-0, Apr 2005, $7.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Paul S. Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Reissue (Voyager 2002) fantasy novel, first in the “Conclave of Shadows” series. Seventh printing.


Spectrum 12: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 1-887424-95-4, Oct 2005, $39.95, 208pp, hc, cover by David Bowers) Art book. The 12th in a series of yearbooks of fantasy art, this covers 2004 with reproductions of over 400 works, by almost 300 artists, chosen by a jury. Arnie Fenner discusses “The Year in Review”. Harlan Ellison writes on Grand Master Award-winner H.R. Giger. A trade paperback edition (-94-6, $29.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1919, Nevada City CA 95959; [www.underwoodbooks.com].


I Am the Other: Literary Negotiations of Human Cloning Maria Aline Salgueiro Seabra Ferreira (Greenwood Press/Praeger 0-313-32006-3, Mar 2005, $79.95, 304pp, hc) Non-fiction, a feminist/psychoanalytical critical examination of cloning in fiction. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; 800-225-5800; [www.greenwood.com].


Warhammer: The Konrad Saga David Ferring (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84154-276-8, May 2005, $9.99, 649pp, tp, cover by David Gallagher) [Warhammer: Konrad] Omnibus of three novelizations based on the roleplaying game: Konrad (1989), Shadowbreed (1990), and Warblade (1993). Ferring is a pen name for David Garnett. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.


The Wandering Jew’s Daughter Paul Féval (Black Coat Press 1-932983-30-9, Apr 2005, $20.95, 239pp, tp, cover by Tim Lambon) Dark fantasy novella with scholarly introduction, annotations, and translation by Brian Stableford from the French “La Fille du Juif Errant” (1878). Order from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416; [www.blackcoatpress.com].


The Big Over Easy Jasper Fforde (Penguin/Viking 0-670-03423-1, Aug 2005, $24.95, 385pp, hc, cover by Tom Gauld) [Nursery Crimes] Humorous fantasy detective novel, first in the new Nursery Crimes series. Jack Spratt and Mary Mary investigate Humpty Dumpty’s death. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 7/05).


Something Rotten Jasper Fforde (SFBC #1172704, Mar 2005, $11.49, 389pp, tp, cover by Viktor Koen) [Thursday Next] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2004) humorous fantasy novel, fourth in the series featuring Thursday Next. This has ISBN 0-965-46277-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back cover.


The Prodigal Troll Charles Coleman Finlay (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-332-7, Jun 2005, $15.00, 374pp, tp, cover by Brian W. Dow) [Maggot] Fantasy novel about a human child raised by trolls. A first novel. A hardcover edition (-313-0, $25.00) was announced but not seen. Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.prometheusbooks.com]; add $4.45 postage.


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