The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Never Call Retreat Newt Gingrich & William R. Forstchen (SFBC #1193862, Oct 2005, $12.99, 496pp, hc, cover by Don Troiani) [Gettysburg] Reprint (St. Martin’s 2005) alternate-history novel of the American Civil War, the third in a trilogy. This is similar to the St. Martin’s edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Mistress of the Dark Sèphera Girón (Leisure 0-8439-5547-3, Dec 2005, $6.99, 325pp, pb) Associational non-supernatural horror novel.

Daughter of Exile Isabel Glass (Tor 0-765-34658-3, Mar 2005, $7.99, 365pp, pb, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Daughter of Exile] Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel. The daughter of an exiled nobleman finds herself unprepared for the intrigues of court life. Glass is a pen name for Lisa Goldstein.

The Divided Crown Isabel Glass (Tor 0-765-30746-4, Jul 2005, $25.95, 383pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) [Daughter of Exile] Fantasy novel, sequel to Daughter of Exile. Glass is a pen name for Lisa Goldstein.

Pure Dead Trouble Debi Gliori (Random House/Knopf 0-375-83311-0, Sep 2005, $15.95, 279pp, hc, cover by Glin Dibley) [Strega-Borgia family] Young-adult humorous fantasy in the series about the magical Strega-Borgia family. First US edition (Doubleday UK 6/04 as Deep Trouble).

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Donald F. Glut (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-32022-0, May 2005, $5.99, 217pp, pb) Reissue (Del Rey 1980 as The Empire Strikes Back) SF novelization based on the second “Star Wars” film, with the 1995 introduction by George Lucas. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. 33rd printing.

In Stone’s Clasp Christie Golden (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80229-3, Sep 2005, $13.95, 457pp, tp) [Final Dance] Fantasy novel, the second in “The Final Dance” series after On Fire’s Wings.

Wildwood Road Christopher Golden (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38208-X, Apr 2005, $12.00, 311pp, tp) Horror novel.

Wildwood Road Christopher Golden (SFBC #1174497, May 2005, $10.99, 311pp, tp) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2005) horror novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-5201-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Wildwood Road Christopher Golden (CD Publications 1-58767-119-0, Jun 2005, $40.00, 299pp, hc, cover by John Cassaday) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2005) horror novel. This is a signed, limited edition of 1,000; a deluxe traycased lettered edition of 52 ($175.00) is also available. Cemetery Dance Publications, 132-B Industry Land, Unit 7, Forest Hill MD 21050; [www.cemeterydance.com].

The Hollow: Drowned Christopher Golden & Ford Lytle Gilmore (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-025-5, Aug 2005, $5.99, 226pp, tp, cover by Doron Ben-Ami) [Hollow] Young-adult horror novel, second in the series about teens and a curse in Sleepy Hollow.

The Hollow: Horseman Christopher Golden & Ford Lytle Gilmore (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-024-7, May 2005, $5.99, 247pp, tp, cover by Doron Ben-Ami) [Hollow] Young-adult horror novel, first in the series. Teens unknowningly trigger a curse in the town of Sleepy Hollow.

Outcast: Dragon Secrets Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-86662-3, Dec 2004, $5.99, 236pp, tp, cover by Don Segmiller) [Outcast] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in a series about a boy without powers in a world where everyone has magic. Timothy helps his dragon friend Verlis.

Outcast: Ghostfire Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-86663-1, Apr 2005, $5.99, 229pp, tp, cover by Don Segmiller) [Outcast] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in a series about a boy without powers in a world where every has magic.

Outcast: Wurm War Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-86664-X, Sep 2005, $5.99, 195pp, tp, cover by Don Segmiller) [Outcast] Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in a series about a boy without powers in a world where everyone has magic.

Tears of the Furies Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski (Ace 0-441-01293-0, Jun 2005, $7.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Christian McGrath) [Menagerie] Dark fantasy novel, second in The Menagerie series.

The Beloved J. F. Gonzalez (Midnight Library 0-9755144-3-1, Apr 2005, $17.00, 333pp, tp, cover by Ron Leming) Horror novel. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.midnightlibrary.com].

Chainfire Terry Goodkind (Tor 0-765-34431-9, Dec 2005, $7.99, 748pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Sword of Truth] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, ninth in “The Sword of Truth” series.

Doomuche Scoop Goodstuff (PublishAmerica 1-4137-7858-5, Jul 2005, $14.95, 86pp, tp) SF novella of a teenager living near Area 51 who meets escaping aliens. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.publishamerica.com].

The King in the Window Adam Gopnik (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-1862-X, Oct 2005, $19.95, 412pp, hc, cover by Thomas Woodruff) Young-adult fantasy adventure. A lonely American boy living in Paris sees strange beings in his window.

Different Kinds of Dead and Other Tales Ed Gorman (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-213-0, Jul 2005, $25.95, 320pp, hc) Collection of 15 stories of suspense including SF and horror. Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Kalpa Imperial Angélica Gorodischer; trans. by Ursula K. Le Guin (ibooks 1-4165-0411-7, Feb 2005, $21.95, 246pp, tp, cover by Dennis Calero) Reprint (Small Beer 2003) literary fantasy novel of a great empire. Translated by Ursula K. Le Guin from the Spanish (Ediciones Minotauro Argentina 1983 in two volumes: La Casa del poder and El Imperio mas vasto).

Necromunda: Salvation C. S. Goto (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-189-7, Jun 2005, $6.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Necromunda] Novelization based on the computer game based on the world of the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition (Black Library 5/05) has the same ISBN as the UK, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Ascension C. S. Goto (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-285-0, Dec 2005, $7.99, 413pp, pb, cover by Neil Roberts) [Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War] Novelization based on the computer game based on the world of the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK 11/05 edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer 40,000: Warrior Brood C. S. Goto (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-234-6, Oct 2005, $6.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Phillip Sibbering) [Warhammer 40,000: Death Watch] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. This first US edition (Black Library UK 9/05) has the same ISBN as the UK edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Groucho Marx, King of the Jungle Ron Goulart (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-32216-X, Jul 2005, $22.95, 213pp, hc) [Groucho Marx] Associational mystery, sixth in the series. A Thomas Dunne book.

Jumper Steven Gould (SFBC #1178377, Nov 2004, $12.99, 345pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Jumper] Reissue (Tor 1992) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor hardcover edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket; no printing is indicated, but the book club number has changed.

Reflex Steven Gould (SFBC #1173846, Nov 2004, $12.99, 380pp, hc) [Jumper] Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel, sequel to Jumper. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Reflex Steven Gould (Tor 0-812-57854-6, Aug 2005, $6.99, 380pp, pb) [Jumper] Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel, sequel to Jumper.

Matty Groves Deborah Grabien (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-33389-7, Oct 2005, $23.95, 246pp, hc) [Haunted Ballad] Fantasy mystery, third in the Haunted Ballad series based on traditional folk ballads. Ringan and Penny find some unexpected ghosts and a mystery at a music festival held at a historic haunted house.

Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon, Book 10: Curse of the Lost Grove Denise R. Graham (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone 0-7869-3829-3, Dec 2005, $5.99, 177pp, tp, cover by Emily Fiegenschuh) [Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon] Young-adult novelization based on the roleplaying game world, the tenth in a series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Monument Ian Graham (Ace 0-441-01263-9, Mar 2005, $7.99, 452pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) Reprint (Orbit 2002) fantasy novel.

The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame (Sterling Publishing 1-4027-2504-3, Nov 2005, $9.95, 191pp, hc, cover by Scott McKowen) [Wind in the Willows] Reprint (Methuen 1908) classic YA animal fantasy novel with new illustrations by Scott McKowen. Discussion questions are included.

Graphic Novels: Stories to Change Your Life Paul Gravett (HarperCollins/Collins Design 0-06-082425-5, Oct 2005, $24.95, 192pp, tp, cover by Daniel Clowes) Non-fiction, a guide to graphic novels and series with a special focus on 30 noted and influential works, including Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series, Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons’s Watchmen, and Moebius’s The Airtight Garage.

Ghosts of Eden T. M. Gray (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-304-8, Jan 2005, $25.95, 278pp, hc) Horror novel. A woman just released from a mental institution must defeat the evil haunting Roquefort Manor.

Totally Spellbound Kristine Grayson (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-7598-7, Aug 2005, $6.50, 383pp, pb) [Utterly Charming] Contemporary fantasy romance novel, sixth in the series begun in Utterly Charming. Grayson is a pen name for Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

Raising Atlantis Thomas Greanias (Pocket Star 0-7434-9191-2, Aug 2005, $7.99, 337pp, pb) Thriller. An earthquake in Antarctica reveals ancient artifacts.

Emerald Magic: Great Tales of Irish Fantasy ed. Andrew M. Greeley (Tor 0-765-34423-8, Feb 2005, $6.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) Reprint (Tor 2004) anthology of 15 stories of Irish fantasy.

Warhammer 40,000: Conquest of Armageddon Jonathan Green (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-196-X, Jan 2006, $7.99, 414pp, pb, cover by Klaus Scherwinski) [Warhammer 40,000] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (12/05) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: Necromancer Jonathan Green (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-158-7, Feb 2005, $6.99, 244pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library UK 1/05).

Blue Moon Rising Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46055-3, Sep 2005, $15.00, 476pp, tp, cover by Greg Call) Reprint (Roc 1991) fantasy novel.

Deathstalker Coda Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46011-1, Feb 2005, $23.95, 378pp, hc, cover by Patrick Jones) [Deathstalker] SF novel, third in a series set 200 years after the first “Deathstalker” series, eighth (and apparently final) in the overall “Deathstalker” series. Simultaneous with the UK (Gollancz) edition.

Deathstalker Return Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45966-0, Feb 2005, $7.99, 447pp, pb, cover by Patrick Jones) [Deathstalker] Reprint (Roc 2004) SF novel, second in a series set 200 years after the first “Deathstalker” series.

Hex and the City Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-01261-2, Mar 2005, $6.50, 246pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [John Taylor] Dark fantasy hard-boiled mystery, fourth in the Nightside series featuring John Taylor.

Paths Not Taken Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-01319-8, Sep 2005, $6.99, 262pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [John Taylor] Dark fantasy hard-boiled mystery, fifth in the “Nightside” series featuring John Taylor.

Shadows Fall Simon R. Green (BenBella Books 1-932100-45-8, May 2005, $14.95, 506pp, tp, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (Gollancz 1994) fantasy novel.

All Hell Breaking Loose ed. Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-7564-0289-1, Oct 2005, $7.50, 307pp, pb) Original anthology of 16 stories about demons, devils, and hell. Authors include P.N. Elrod, Tom Piccirilli, and Dean Wesley Smith. Introduction by John Helfers.

Gateways ed. Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-7564-0285-9, Jun 2005, $7.50, 436pp, pb) Original anthology of 19 stories about gateways to other worlds. Introduction by John Helfers. Authors include Gregory Benford, Robert Sheckley, Peter Crowther, and Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

My Favorite Science Fiction Story ed. Martin H. Greenberg (ibooks 1-59687-121-0, Oct 2005, $12.95, 372pp, tp, cover by Kimberly Chandler) Reprint (DAW 1999) anthology of 17 SF stories selected and commented on by other authors.

In the Shadow of Evil ed. Martin H. Greenberg & John Helfers (DAW 0-7564-0287-5, Aug 2005, $7.50, 306pp, pb) Original anthology of 14 fantasy stories about times and places where evil has defeated good. Authors include Jane Lindskold, Gregory Benford, and Tanya Huff.

You Bet Your Planet ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Brittiany A. Koren (DAW 0-7564-0222-0, Mar 2005, $6.99, 304pp, pb) Original anthology of 11 SF stories about future game shows. Authors include Esther M. Friesner, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, and Robert Sheckley.

Magic Tails ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Janet Pack (DAW 0-7564-0288-3, Sep 2005, $7.50, 306pp, pb) Original anthology of 14 fantasy stories about cats. Authors include Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Charles de Lint, and Andre Norton.

Forgotten Realms: Crown of Fire Ed Greenwood (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3619-3, Mar 2005, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by John Sullivan) [Forgotten Realms: Shandril’s Saga] Reprint (TSR 1994) fantasy novelization based on the roleplaying game, book two of “Shandril’s Saga”; previously ninth in “The Harpers.” Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Elminster’s Daughter Ed Greenwood (SFBC #1182886, Mar 2005, $12.99, 378pp, hc, cover by J. P. Targete) [Forgotten Realms: Elminster] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2004) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying games, part of the Elminster series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

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