The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Tales Before Tolkien: The Roots of Modern Fantasy ed. Douglas A. Anderson (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45856-7, Dec 2005, $7.50, 517pp, pb, cover by John Howe) Reprint (Del Rey 2003) anthology of 20 stories, a play, and a novel excerpt, by authors who might have influenced Tolkien.

May Bird and the Ever After: Book One Jodi Lynn Anderson (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-86923-1, Oct 2005, $15.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Leonid Gore) [Ever After] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a trilogy. May Bird falls through a lake into another world. Illustrated by Leonid Gore.

The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 3: Horizon Storms Kevin J. Anderson (Warner Aspect 0-446-61059-3, Jun 2005, $6.99, 640pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Saga of Seven Suns] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2004) SF novel, third in the series.

The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 4: Scattered Suns Kevin J. Anderson (Warner Aspect 0-446-57717-0, Jul 2005, $24.95, 476pp, hc, cover by Steve Youll) [Saga of Seven Suns] SF novel, fourth in the series.

Artifact Kevin J. Anderson, Janet Berliner, Matthew J. Costello & F. Paul Wilson (Tor 0-765-34025-9, Dec 2005, $6.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Tony Greco) Reprint (Forge 2003) collaborative SF thriller.

Thirsty M. T. Anderson (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2750-X, Sep 2005, $5.99, 237pp, pb) Reissue (Candlewick 1997) young-adult vampire novel.

Whales on Stilts M. T. Anderson (Harcourt 0-15-205340-9, Apr 2005, $15.00, 200pp, hc, cover by Eric Bowman) Humorous young-adult SF, first in M. T. Anderson’s Thrilling Tales. Angry whales on stilts attack with laser beams. Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus.

The Last Pentacle of the Sun: Writings in Support of the West Memphis Three ed. M. W. Anderson & Brett Alexander Savory (Arsenal Pulp Press 1-55152-162-8, Oct 2004, $16.95, 202pp, tp) Original anthology of 15 stories (three reprints), nine non-fiction pieces, and song lyrices. Proceeds aid defense of three young misfits (and horror readers) found guilty of murder. Introduction by Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky. Authors include Bentley Little, Peter Straub, Adam Roberts, Brian Hodge, and James Morrow. Illustrated by Clive Barker. Arsenal Pulp Press, 103-1014 Homer Street, Vancouver BC Canada V6B 2W9; 604-687-4233; 888-600-PULP; [www.arsenalpulp.com]; [contact@arsenalpulp.com].

April Shadows V. C. Andrews(R) (Pocket Star 0-7434-9386-9, Sep 2005, $7.99, 406pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [April Taylor] Associational gothic novel, first in a series about April Taylor. A simultaneous Pocket hardcover edition (1-4165-0051-0, $24.95) was announced but not seen. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.

Child of Darkness V. C. Andrews(R) (Pocket Star 0-7434-9385-0, Mar 2005, $7.99, 392pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Gemini] Associational gothic novel, third in the “Gemini” series. A simultaneous Pocket hardcover edition (1-4165-0050-2, $24.95) was announced but not seen. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.

Access Denied Donna Andrews (Berkley Prime Crime 0-425-20065-5, Nov 2005, $6.99, 251pp, pb) [Turing Hopper] Reprint (Berkley Prime Crime 2004) mystery with SF elements, the third featuring detective AI program “Turing Hopper.”

Delete All Suspects Donna Andrews (Berkley Prime Crime 0-425-20569-X, Nov 2005, $23.95, 247pp, hc, cover by Dan Craig) [Turing Hopper] Mystery with SF elements, the fourth featuring detective AI program “Turing Hopper.”

Bite ed. Anonymous (Jove 0-515-13970-X, Jan 2005, $7.99, 297pp, pb) Original anthology of five vampire romance stories by authors including Laurell K. Hamilton (an Anita Blake story), Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse), and MaryJanice Davidson (Betsy Taylor).

Hot Blooded ed. Anonymous (Berkley Sensation 0-425-20658-0, Sep 2005, $14.00, 357pp, tp) Reprint (Jove 2004) original anthology of four erotic vampire and werewolf stories by Christine Feehan, Maggie Shayne, Emma Holly, and Angela Knight.

Hot Spell ed. Anonymous (Berkley Sensation 0-425-20615-7, Nov 2005, $14.00, 394pp, tp) Anthology of four paranormal romance stories involving demons, vampires, shapeshifters, and more. Authors are Emma Holly, Lora Leigh, Shiloh Walker, and Meljean Brook.

Listen to the Future ed. Anonymous (A Different Drum 0-9753631-0-7, Aug 2004, $19.95, 195pp, tp, cover by Will Foster) Original anthology of ten futuristic stories with an accompanying CD with original synthpop soundtrack. Introduction by Todd Durant. This is dated 2004 but not seen until now. A Different Drum, PO Box 331, Smithfield UT 84335; [www.adifferentdrum.com].

Sex and the Single Witch ed. Anonymous (Kensington/Strapless 0-7582-0931-2, Sep 2005, $12.95, 341pp, tp, cover by Chuck Gonzales) Original anthology of three supernatural romances about witches by Theresa Alan, Carly Alexander, and Holly Chamberlin.

Sinister Stories, February 1940 ed. Anonymous (Wildside Press 0-8095-1093-6, Mar 2005, $19.95, 112pp, tp) Anthology/magazine, internally a facsimile reprint of the February 1940 issue, Volume 1, No. 1 of the horror magazine. Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301; [www.wildsidepress.com].

Star Trek: S.C.E.: Breakdowns ed. Anonymous (Pocket 1-4165-0326-9, May 2005, $7.99, 308pp, pb) [Star Trek: S.C.E.] Anthology of four stories in the series, all originally published online. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Volume Three ed. Anonymous (Pocket 0-7434-8353-7, Feb 2005, $6.99, 346pp, pb) Omnibus of two original Star Trek novelizations: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Ferenginar: Satisfaction Is Not Guaranteed by Keith R.A. DeCandido and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Dominion: Olympus Descending by David R. George III. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Volume Two ed. Anonymous (Pocket 0-7434-8352-9, Feb 2005, $6.99, 380pp, pb) Omnibus of two original Star Trek novelizations: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Trill: Unjoined by Andy Mangels & Michael A. Martin and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Bajor: Fragments and Omens by J. Noah Kym. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

The Thrill Book, Sept. 1, 1919 ed. Anonymous (Wildside Press 0-8095-1126-6, 2004, $19.95, 160pp, tp) Anthology/magazine, internally a facsimile reprint of the Sept. 1, 1919 issue, Volume II, No. 5 of the adventure/horror magazine. Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301; [www.wildsidepress.com].

What Dreams May Come ed. Anonymous (Berkley Sensation 0-425-20268-2, Jul 2005, $14.00, tp) Original anthology of three supernatural romance stories by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Robin Owens, and Rebecca York.

Winter Moon ed. Anonymous (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80239-0, Nov 2005, $13.95, 393pp, tp) Original anthology of three novellas by Mercedes Lackey (set in the world of the Five Hundred Kingdoms), Tanith Lee, and C.E. Murphy (part of the Walker Papers series).

Witchblade Combo ed. Anonymous (Pocket/ibooks 1-4165-0405-2, Feb 2005, $7.99, 250 + 238pp, pb, cover by Greg Land, Jay Leisten & Justin Ponsor) [Witchblade] Omnibus of two novelizations based on the TV show: Talons by John DeChancie (2002) and A Terrible Beauty by John J. Miller (2002). The novels are paginated separately. Copyrighted by Top Cow Productions.

Currant Events Piers Anthony (Tor 0-765-34310-X, Oct 2005, $6.99, 362pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, 28th in the “Xanth” series. Clio the Muse undertakes a quest to rescue Xanth’s dragons from extinction.

Fractal Mode Piers Anthony (Ace 0-441-25126-9, Nov 2005, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Daniel Horne) Reissue (Ace/Putnam 1992) fantasy novel. Eighth printing.

Pet Peeve Piers Anthony (Tor 0-765-30408-2, Oct 2005, $24.95, 332pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Fantasy novel, the 29th in the Xanth series.

Phaze Doubt Piers Anthony (Ace 0-441-66263-3, Feb 2005, $6.99, 324pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Apprentice Adept] Reissue (Putnam 1990) fantasy novel, book seven in the “Apprentice Adept” series. Eighth printing.

Unicorn Point Piers Anthony (Ace 0-441-84563-0, Jan 2005, $6.99, 338pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Apprentice Adept] Reissue (Ace/Putnam 1989) fantasy novel, sixth in the “Apprentice Adept” series. 12th printing.

Virtual Mode Piers Anthony (Ace 0-441-86503-8, Oct 2005, $6.99, 323pp, pb, cover by Phil Howe) [Mode] Reissue (Putnam 1991) fantasy novel, the first in the Mode series. 11th printing.

Counting on Wildflowers Kim Antieau (Aqueduct Press 0-9746559-7-X, Apr 2005, $9.00, 104pp, ph) Perfect-bound chapbook original collection of one story, a fictional essay (reprint), two reprint poems, and eight essays (some previously published online). Part of the “Conversation Pieces” chapbook series. Aqueduct Press, PO Box 95787, Seattle WA 98145-2787; [www.aqueductpress.com].

Interstellar Patrol II: The Federation of Humanity Christopher Anvil (Baen 0-7434-9892-5, Mar 2005, $26.00, 648pp, hc, cover by Jeff Easley) Omnibus/collection of five stories and one novel, Warlord’s World (DAW 1975), of the Interstellar Patrol, plus another 17 stories set in the world of the Colonization series. Afterword by editor Eric Flint.

Fantasy Fiction: An Introduction Lucie Armitt (Continuum 0-8264-1685-3, May 2005, $14.95, 229pp, tp) Non-fiction, a critical introduction to “fantasy” with a broad definition that includes Utopian literature and much SF, with essays on works such as H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and William Gibson’s Neuromancer as well as The Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter novels. Includes glossary and index. Part of the Continuum Studies in Literary Genre. A hardcover edition (-1686-1, $65.00) was announced but not seen.

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