The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Space Cadet Robert A. Heinlein (Tor 0-765-31450-9, Dec 2005, $23.95, 223pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate); Reprint (Scribner 1948) SF novel.

Starman Jones Robert A. Heinlein (Pocket 1-4165-0550-4, Apr 2005, $12.00, 261pp, tp, cover by David Stevenson); Reprint (Scribner 1953) SF novel.

Tunnel in the Sky Robert A. Heinlein (Pocket 1-4165-0551-2, Mar 2005, $12.00, 262pp, tp); Reprint (Scribner 1955) SF novel.

Siege of Night and Fire John Helfers (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-226-2, Oct 2005, $25.95, 353pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark); Fantasy novel of the Eightfold Kingdom. Newlyweds and their noble relatives are besieged by an enemy army led by an ambitious shaman. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Ed Gorman. Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Freddy and Fredericka Mark Helprin (Penguin Press, The 1-59420-054-8, Jul 2005, $27.95, 553pp, hc); Comic allegorical novel. The bumbling Prince of Wales and his frivolous wife are sent to America incognito and penniless to regain the lost British colonies.

Winter’s Tale Mark Helprin (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-603119-1, Jun 2005, $15.00, 748pp, tp); Reissue (Harcourt Brace 1983) literary fantasy novel.

The Greenstone Grail Amanda Hemingway (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46078-2, Mar 2005, $16.95, 360pp, hc, cover by Greg Spalenka); Fantasy novel. First US edition (Voyager 5/04).

The Greenstone Grail Amanda Hemingway (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46079-0, Jan 2006, $12.95, 360pp, tp, cover by Greg Spalenka); Reprint (Voyager 2004) fantasy novel.

Rule of Evidence John G. Hemry (Ace 0-441-01262-0, Mar 2005, $6.99, 276pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Paul Sinclair]; Military SF legal thriller, the third featuring naval-lawyer-in-space Paul Sinclair.

Baby’s First Mythos C. J. & Erica Henderson (Z-Man Games 1-931748-25-X, Dec 2004, $9.99, unpaginated, hc, cover by Erica Henderson); Reissue (Z-Man Games 2003) humorous children’s picture book, a Lovecraftian A-B-C and numbers book with text by C.J. Henderson and illustrations by Erica Henderson. Introduction by Robert M. Price; afterword by William Jones.

Dune: The Battle of Corrin Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Tor 0-765-34079-8, Sep 2005, $7.99, 675pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune]; Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel, third in a prequel series set 10,000 years before Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. An open market edition was announced for 4/05 but not seen. Copyrighted by Herbert Limited Partnership.

Chapterhouse: Dune Frank Herbert (SFBC #1185875, May 2005, $10.99, 436pp, hc, cover by John Schoenherr) [Dune]; Reprint (Gollancz 1985) SF novel, fourth in the “Dune” series. This has ISBN 0-7394-5272-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dune Frank Herbert (Ace 0-441-01359-7, Aug 2005, $16.00, 528pp, tp) [Dune]; Reissue (Chilton 1965) classic SF novel. This is a 40th Anniversary edition with a new afterword by Brian Herbert.

The Road to Dune Frank & Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Tor 0-765-31295-6, Sep 2005, $25.95, 489pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune]; Collection of “Dune” pieces: four stories and a short novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, plus correspondence and unpublished pieces by Frank Herbert, including previously unpublished chapters and alternate endings from Dune and Dune Messiah. Foreword by Bill Ransom; preface by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson.

The Road to Dune Frank & Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (SFBC #1196708, Oct 2005, $13.99, 397pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune]; Reprint (Tor 2005) collection of “Dune” pieces, including stories and a novel by Brian Herbert & Anderson, plus unpublished pieces by Frank Herbert. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Nobody True James Herbert (Tor 0-765-31212-3, Sep 2005, $25.95, 316pp, hc, cover by Blacksheep); Horror novel. James True comes back from an out-of-body experience to find he’s been brutally murdered. First US edition (Macmillan UK 2003).

DragonLance: Return of the Exile Mary H. Herbert (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3628-2, Feb 2005, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Linsha]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Book three of the “Linsha” trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

One Winter’s Night John Herman, Leo & Diane Dillon (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240458-6, Sep 2005, $5.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon); Reprint (Philomel 2003) associational children’s Christmas picture book.

Magic: The Gathering: Ravnica Cory J. Herndon (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3792-0, Sep 2005, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Magic: The Gathering]; Novelization based on the card game, book one in the Ravnica cycle. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Dragon’s Eye James A. Hetley (Ace 0-441-01328-7, Nov 2005, $14.00, 355pp, tp); Contemporary fantasy novel. Two Maine families with magical heritages must overcome their differences to oppose a dangerous sorcerer.

The Winter Oak James A. Hetley (SFBC #1177190, Feb 2005, $11.99, 295pp, hc, cover by Lori Earley) [Summer Country]; Reprint (Ace 2004) contemporary fantasy novel, sequel to The Summer Country. This has ISBN 0-7394-5069-7; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Winter Oak James A. Hetley (Ace 0-441-01255-8, Nov 2005, $6.99, 295pp, pb, cover by Lori Earley) [Summer Country]; Reprint (Ace 2004) contemporary fantasy novel, sequel to The Summer Country.

Mystic Quest Tracy & Laura Hickman (Warner Aspect 0-446-53106-5, Apr 2005, $24.95, 453pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Bronze Canticles]; Fantasy novel, book two of The Bronze Canticles.

Mystic Quest Tracy & Laura Hickman (SFBC #1186679, Apr 2005, $12.49, 453pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Bronze Canticles]; Reprint (Warner Aspect 2005) fantasy novel, book two of The Bronze Canticles. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Mystic Warrior Tracy & Laura Hickman (Warner Aspect 0-446-61222-7, Mar 2005, $6.99, 495pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Bronze Canticles]; Reprint (Warner Aspect 2005) fantasy novel. Volume two of “The Bronze Canticles.”

The Saint of Dragons Jason Hightman (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-054013-3, Aug 2005, $6.99, 364pp, pb, cover by Vince Natale); Reprint (Eos 2004) young-adult fantasy novel about St. George’s last descendants. This has a separately paginated 16-page section of extras including the author’s comments on the writing of the book and the screenplay for the movie version.

The Saint of Dragons Jason Hightman (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-054011-7, Aug 2005, $16.99, 291pp, hc, cover by Vince Natale); Reprint (Eos 2004) young-adult fantasy novel about St. George’s last descendants. Third printing.

The Cry of the Icemark Stuart Hill (Scholastic/The Chicken House 0-439-68626-1, Apr 2005, $18.95, 474pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Craft); Young-adult fantasy, first in a trilogy. A princess seeks help from Snow Leopards, vampires, and werewolves to defend her icy land. A first novel. First US edition (The Chicken House UK 3/05).

Hawkes Harbor S. E. Hinton (Tor 0-765-34472-6, Oct 2005, $7.99, 289pp, pb); Reprint (Tor 2004) dark fantasy novel.

Shaman’s Crossing Robin Hobb (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-075762-0, Sep 2005, $25.95, 577pp, hc) [Soldier Son]; Fantasy novel, the first in the Soldier Son trilogy. A young man destined to be a soldier falls afoul of enemy magic. First US edition (Voyager 7/05). Hobb also writes as Megan Lindholm.

Shaman’s Crossing Robin Hobb (SFBC #1194557, Nov 2005, $12.99, 510pp, hc) [Soldier Son]; Reprint (Voyager 2005) fantasy novel, the first in the Soldier Son trilogy. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Hellboy: On Earth As It Is in Hell Brian Hodge (Pocket Star 1-4165-0782-5, Oct 2005, $6.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Mike Mignola) [Hellboy]; Novelization based on the dark fantasy movie and comic book by Mike Mignola. Copyrighted by Mike Mignola.

The Blue Flame Barbara M. Hodges (Tigress Press 0-9740848-2-4, Dec 2004, $15.95, 414pp, tp, cover by David Deen) [Daradawn]; Reprint (Hard Shell Word Factory 2001) fantasy novel, the first book in the “Daradawn” series. Tigress Press, 2509 Morning Glory Drive, Columbia MO 65202; [www.tigresspress.com].

The Emerald Dagger Barbara M. Hodges (Tigress Press 0-9740848-1-6, 2003, $13.95, 291pp, tp, cover by David Deen) [Daradawn]; Reprint (Tigress Press 2003) fantasy novel, the second book in the “Daradawn” series. Tigress Press, 2509 Morning Glory Drive, Columbia MO 65202; [www.tigresspress.com].

Adrift on the Haunted Seas: The Best Short Stories of William Hope Hodgson William Hope Hodgson (Cold Spring Press 1-59360-049-6, Aug 2005, $11.00, 243pp, tp, cover by Daniel Govar); Collection of 17 stories and four poems. Edited and with an introduction by Douglas A. Anderson. Cold Spring Press, PO Box 284, Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724; [jopenroad@aol.com].

Blackbird House Alice Hoffman (Ballantine Books 0-345-45593-2, Apr 2005, $13.95, 238 + ix, hc, cover by Kevin Robinson & Debra Lill); Reprint (Doubleday 2004) collection of 12 linked stories. This includes a reading group guide.

The Foretelling Alice Hoffman (Little Brown 0-316-01018-9, Sep 2005, $16.99, 169pp, hc, cover by Matt Mahurin); Young-adult fantasy novel.

The Ice Queen Alice Hoffman (Little Brown 0-316-05859-9, Apr 2005, $23.95, 211pp, hc); Contemporary fantasy novel. A woman struck by lightning suffers strange side effects.

The Ice Queen Alice Hoffman (Little Brown/Back Bay Books 0-316-15438-5, Jan 2006, $13.95, 211pp, tp); Reprint (Little Brown 2005) contemporary fantasy novel. This includes a six-page reading group guide.

Stravaganza: City of Flowers Mary Hoffman (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-887-1, May 2005, $17.95, 489pp, hc, cover by Carol Lawson) [Stravaganza]; Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the alternate world/timeslip series. First US edition (Bloomsbury 3/05).

Stravaganza: City of Stars Mary Hoffman (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-982-7, Apr 2005, $7.95, 458pp, pb, cover by Carol Lawson) [Stravaganza]; Reprint (Bloomsbury UK 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, second in a trilogy.

A Stir of Bones Nina Kiriki Hoffman (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240361-X, Jun 2005, $5.99, 211pp, pb, cover by Jay Cooper) [Matt Black]; Reprint (Viking 2003) young-adult dark fantasy novel, prequel to A Red Heart of Memories.

Catastrophes, Chaos and Convolutions James P. Hogan (Baen 1-4165-0921-6, Dec 2005, $6.99, 482pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly); Collection of seven stories, six essays, and miscellaneous items from his website.

Mission to Minerva James P. Hogan (Baen 0-7434-9902-6, May 2005, $26.00, 408pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton); SF novel. Humans and the alien Thuriens investigate the connectedness between alternate realities.

The Accident Diane Hoh (Scholastic/Point 0-590-44330-5, Sep 2004, $5.99, 165pp, pb, cover by Craig White); Reprint (Scholastic 1991) young-adult horror novel. This is dated 2004, but not seen until now.

Nightmare Hall: The Silent Scream Diane Hoh (Scholastic/Point 0-590-46014-5, Sep 2004, $5.99, 229pp, pb) [Nightmare Hall]; Reprint (Scholastic 1993) young-adult horror novel, first in the series.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Heat Nancy Holder (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 0-689-86906-1, Jun 2005, $6.99, 456pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer; Angel]; Reprint (Simon Spotlight 2004) novelization based on the TV shows. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Queen of the Slayers Nancy Holder (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-0241-4, Jun 2005, $9.99, 337pp, tp) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer]; Novelization based on the characters from the television show but set after the last episode. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Queen of the Slayers Nancy Holder (SFBC #1200262, Nov 2005, $12.99, 337pp, hc) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer]; Reprint (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 2005) novelization based on the characters from the television show but set after the last episode. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film. This has ISBN 0-7394-6117-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Outsiders: 22 All-New Stories from the Edge ed. Nancy Holder & Nancy Kilpatrick (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46044-8, Oct 2005, $14.95, 336 + xii, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen); Original anthology of 21 horror stories and a poem by Neil Gaiman. Authors include Jack Ketchum, Tanith Lee, and John Shirley.

The Hollowing Robert Holdstock (Tor/Orb 0-765-31110-0, May 2005, $14.95, 333pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Mythago Wood]; Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1993) fantasy novel set in the world of Mythago Wood.

The Serpent Dreamer Cecelia Holland (Tor/Forge 0-765-30557-7, Dec 2005, $24.95, 335pp, hc, cover by Glenn Harrington) [Soul Thief]; Historical fantasy novel of Vikings in the New World, third in the series begun in The Soul Thief.

The War of the Worlds ed. Brian Holmsten & Alex Lubertozzi (Sourcebooks 1-57071-985-3, Jul 2005, $19.95, 265 + xx, tp); Reprint (Sourcebooks 2001 as The Complete War of the Worlds: Mars’ Invasion of Earth from H.G. Wells to Orson Welles) anthology of H.G. Wells’s novel (Heinemann 1898), the Orson Welles radio broadcast script, plus discussion of Mars in popular culture. Foreword by Ray Bradbury and afterword by Ben Bova. This includes an audio CD. Sourcebooks, 1935 Brookdale Road, Suite 139, Naperville IL 60563; 630-961-3900; [www.sourcebooks.com].

Fishy Wishes Tom Holt (Trafalgar Square/Orbit 1-84149-347-3, May 2005, $13.95, 646pp, tp, cover by Bella Pagan); Omnibus of two humorous fantasy novels: Wish You Were Here (1998) and Djinn Rummy (1995). This first US edition (Orbit 10/04) is actually the Orbit edition with stickers. Distributed in the US by Trafalgar Square, PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

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