The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Silver’s Bane Anne Kelleher (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80222-6, Jun 2005, $13.95, 458pp, tp) [Through the Shadowlands]; Fantasy novel, second in the “Through the Shadowlands” duo.

The Dragon Quartet, Volume One Marjorie B. Kellogg (DAW 0-7564-0327-8, Dec 2005, $7.99, 676pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Dragon Quartet]; Omnibus of the first two novels in the series: The Book of Earth (1995) and The Book of Water (1997).

Burn James Patrick Kelly (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-27-9, Nov 2005, $19.95, 178pp, hc, cover by John Picacio); SF novella. A planet’s new owner wants to turn it into a rural paradise like Thoreau’s Walden. Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th St. #139, San Francisco CA 94107; [www.tachyonpublications.com].

Everran’s Bane Sylvia Kelso (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-353-6, Jun 2005, $25.95, 238pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark); Fantasy novel. The kingdom of Everran is being destroyed by a dragon. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman. Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Forgotten Realms: Midnight’s Mask Paul S. Kemp (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3643-6, Nov 2005, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Ron Spears) [Forgotten Realms: Erevis Cale]; Novelization based on the world of the roleplaying game, book three in the Erevis Cale trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Resurrection Paul S. Kemp (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3640-1, Apr 2005, $24.95, 343pp, hc, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen]; Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, sixth and final in R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Resurrection Paul S. Kemp (SFBC #1188994, Apr 2005, $12.49, 343pp, hc, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen]; Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2005) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, sixth and final in R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. This is similar to the WotC edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Night Voices, Night Journeys: Lairs of the Hidden Gods, Volume One ed. Ken Asamatsu (Kurodahan Press 4-902075-11-3, Apr 2005, $20.00, 363pp, tp, cover by Yamada Akihiro); Original Lovecraftian anthology of eight stories and two articles (bibliographies of the Cthulhu Mythos in Japanese manga and literature). This is the first of four volumes. Originally published in two volumes in Japan (Sogensha 2002 as Hishinkai). Introduction by Robert M. Price. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.kurodahan.com], or from Kurodahan Press, #403 Tenjin 3-9-10, Cuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan.

Carpe Demon Julie Kenner (Berkley 0-425-20252-6, Jul 2005, $12.95, 360pp, tp); Humorous dark fantasy about a demon-slaying soccer mom, first in a new series.

Shadowrun: Born to Run Stephen Kenson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46058-8, Nov 2005, $6.99, 287pp, pb) [Shadowrun]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the first in a trilogy. Copyrighted by WizKids.

Dragonswan Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jove 0-515-14079-1, Oct 2005, $2.99, 86pp, pb); Reprint supernatural romance novella originally published in the anonymously-edited anthology Tapestry (Jove 9/02). A woman researching an ancient tapestry meets a dragon slayer trapped between worlds.

Seize the Night Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-99243-2, Jan 2005, $6.99, 325pp, pb) [Dark-Hunter]; Vampire romance novel, sixth in the “Dark-Hunters” series about vampire-like Daimon hunters; this follows Dark-Hunter Valerius. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor.

Seize the Night Sherrilyn Kenyon (SFBC #1179961, Feb 2005, $9.99, 289pp, hc) [Dark-Hunter]; Reprint (St. Martin’s 2005) vampire romance novel, sixth in the “Dark-Hunters” series. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor. This has ISBN 0-7394-4867-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Sins of the Night Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-93432-7, Jul 2005, $6.99, 365pp, pb) [Dark-Hunter]; Vampire romance novel, seventh in the “Dark-Hunters” series about vampire-like Daimon hunters; this follows Dark-Hunter Alexion, and adds the story “The Beginning”. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor. First US edition (Piatkus 6/05).

Sins of the Night Sherrilyn Kenyon (SFBC #1192425, Aug 2005, $10.99, 276pp, hc) [Dark-Hunter]; Reprint (PIatkus 2005) vampire romance novel, seventh in the “Dark-Hunters” series. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor. This has ISBN 0-7394-5546-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Unleash the Night Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-93433-5, Jan 2006, $6.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Bob Osonitsch) [Dark-Hunter]; Supernatural romance novel, eighth in the world of shapeshifter Were-Hunters and vampire-like Dark-Hunters; this follows Were-Hunter Wren. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor. First US edition (Piatkus 12/05).

Redeeming the Lost Elizabeth Kerner (Tor 0-812-56876-1, Dec 2005, $6.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Song in the Silence]; Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, third in the series begun in Song in the Silence. The true dragons return to the human world.

The Children of the Lamp: The Akhenaten Adventure P. B. Kerr (Scholastic/Apple 0-439-67020-9, Sep 2005, $6.99, 355pp, tp, cover by Peter Meseldzija) [Children of the Lamp]; Reprint (Orchard 2004) young-adult fantasy novel, first in a series about part-Djinn twins. The author also writes as Philip Kerr. This includes an unpaginated 21-page After Words section of bonus material.

The Girl Next Door Jack Ketchum (Leisure 0-8439-5543-0, Jun 2005, $6.99, 370pp, pb); Reprint (Warner 1989) psychological horror novel. This adds an author’s note and two stories, one original. Ketchum is a pen name for Dallas Mayr.

Off Season: The Unexpurgated Edition Jack Ketchum (Overlook Connection Press 1-89295-020-0, Oct 2004, $22.95, 211pp, tp, cover by Neal McPheeters); Reprint (Ballantine 1981) associational horror novel. Introduction by Douglas E. Winter, afterword by Jack Ketchum. This is the unexpurgated version, copyrighted 1999; the previous limited hardcovers were not seen. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.overlookconnection.com], or from The Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 1934, Hiram GA 30141.

Shelf Life: Fantastic Stories Celebrating Bookstores ed. Greg Ketter (DreamHaven Books 1-892058-09-X, Jul 2005, $25.00, 285pp, hc, cover by John Picacio); Reprint (DreamHaven 2002) anthology of 16 stories about bookstores published to celebrate DreamHaven Books’ 25th anniversary; this is the first trade edition. Order from DreamHaven Books, 912 W. Lake St., Minneapolis MN 55408; 612-823-6161; [dream@dreamhavenbooks.com]; [www.dreamhavenbooks.com]; add $4.00 postage.

Flashes of the Fantastic: Selected Essays from the War of the Worlds Centennial ed. David Ketterer (Greenwood Press/Praeger 0-313-31607-4, Dec 2004, $92.95, 254pp, hc); Non-fiction, a critical anthology of 21 “Selected Essays from The War of the Worlds Centennial, Nineteenth International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts” (full subtitle). Authors include Alexander C. Irvine, Peter Straub, and Brian W. Aldiss. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800; [www.greenwood.com].

Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-603030-6, May 2005, $12.00, 311pp, tp); Reprint (Harcourt 1966) classic SF novel, developed from a Hugo-winning shorter version.

The Charnel Prince Greg Keyes (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44071-4, Nov 2005, $7.50, 496pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone]; Reprint (Del Rey 2004) fantasy novel, book two of “The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone.”

To Charles Fort, With Love Caitlín R. Kiernan (Subterranean Press 1-59606-034-4, Aug 2005, $25.00, 264pp, hc, cover by Ryan Obermeyer); Collection of 13 stories, one original. The author provides a preface and comments on each story. Afterword by Ramsey Campbell. A signed, limited edition (-035-2, $40.00) is also available.

Vampire Hunter D Hideyuki Kikuchi (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-012-4, May 2005, $8.95, 268pp, tp, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) [Vampire Hunter D]; Vampire novel, the first in a series which has spawned anime films. Translated by Kevin Leahy from the Japanese (Asahi Sonorama 1983). Illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.

Vampire Hunter D: Raiser of Gales Hideyuki Kikuchi (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-014-0, May 2005, $8.95, 250pp, tp, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) [Vampire Hunter D]; Vampire novel, the second in a series which has spawned anime films. Translated by Kevin Leahy from the Japanese (Asahi Sonorama 1985). Illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.

Killer Karma Lee Killough (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-006-1, Aug 2005, $23.95, 300pp, hc, cover by Hoang Nguyen); Mystery with dark fantasy elements, featuring a ghost detective.

Jason X: Planet of the Beast Nancy Kilpatrick (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-183-8, Jun 2005, $7.99, 398pp, pb) [Friday the 13th]; Novelization based on the movie character. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Electronic Echoes of the Mind Wade A. Kimberlin (Mundania Press 1-59426-108-3, Jun 2005, $12.00, 173pp, tp); SF novel. A space pilot becomes involved in a plot involving a genetically engineered super soldier, an evil corporation, and a computer-worshipping cult. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.mundania.com], or from Mundania Press, 6470A Glenway Ave. #109, Cincinnati OH 45211-5222.

Lost in the Labyrinth Patrice Kindl (Houghton Mifflin/Graphia 0-618-39402-8, Sep 2005, $7.99, 194pp, tp, cover by Pamela A. Consolazio); Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 2002) young-adult fantasy novel retelling the story of the minotaur.

Carrie Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2430-4, Sep 2005, $5.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Lisa Litwack); Reissue (Doubleday 1974) horror novel. This has the 1999 introduction by King. Second printing.

The Colorado Kid Stephen King (Dorchester/Hard Case Crime 0-8439-5584-8, Oct 2005, $5.99, 178pp, pb, cover by Glen Orbik); Associational thriller/crime novel with possible connections to the Dark Tower series. Afterword by King.

The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah Stephen King (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-5455-4, Apr 2005, $16.95, 413pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone) [Roland (Gunslinger)]; Reprint (Grant 2004) dark fantasy Western novel, book six in the series.

The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah Stephen King (SFBC #1159161, Apr 2005, $11.99, 413pp, tp, cover by Bernie Wrightson) [Roland (Gunslinger)]; Reprint (Grant 2004) dark fantasy Western novel, book six in “The Dark Tower” series.

The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower Stephen King (SFBC #1159159, Nov 2005, $12.99, 845pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Roland (Gunslinger)]; Reprint (Grant/Scribner 2004) fantasy novel, book seven in “The Dark Tower” series; this is similar to the Scribner trade paperback edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back.

The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower Stephen King (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-5456-2, Nov 2005, $18.95, 845pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Roland (Gunslinger)]; Reprint (Grant/Scribner 2004) fantasy novel, book seven in “The Dark Tower” series. Illustrated by Michael Whelan.

Everything’s Eventual Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2435-5, Sep 2005, $5.99, 583pp, pb, cover by Mark Stutzman); Reissue (Scribner 2002) collection of 14 stories. Second printing.

From a Buick 8 Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2431-2, Sep 2005, $5.99, 487pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman); Reissue (Hodder & Stoughton 2002) horror novel. Second printing.

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2429-0, Sep 2005, $5.99, 264pp, pb, cover by Lisa Litwack); Reissue (Hodder & Stoughton 1999) associational novel. This indicates second printing.

The Green Mile Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2433-9, Sep 2005, $5.99, 536pp, pb, cover by Lisa Litwack); Reissue (Plume 1997) associational novel that originally appeared as a six-part serial (Signet 1996). This indicates second printing.

Pet Sematary Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2434-7, Sep 2005, $5.99, 562+xiii, pb); Reissue (Doubleday 1983) horror novel. This has the 2001 introduction by King. Second printing.

Roadwork Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19787-9, Apr 2005, $7.99, 307pp, pb); Reprint (Signet 1981 as by Richard Bachman) associational non-supernatural horror novel. This follows the 1999 edition with King’s 1996 introduction. 10th printing.

’Salem’s Lot Stephen King (Doubleday 0-385-51648-7, Nov 2005, $35.00, 594 + xiii, hc, cover by Jerry N. Uelsmann); Reissue (Doubleday 1975) vampire horror novel. This illustrated edition has photos by Jerry N. Uelsmann, a new introduction and a 1999 afterword by King, and adds 50 pages of alternate and deleted scenes and two related stories.

The Talisman/Black House Stephen King & Peter Straub (Grant, Donald M. 1-880418-53-3, 2003, $150.00, 735 + 639pp, bx); Two-volume slipcased set of two dark fantasy novels: The Talisman (Viking 1984) (-63-0) and Black House (-45-2), both with new illustrations and design by Rick Berry. A limited edition of 3,500, with The Talisman signed by Straub and Berry. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now. Donald M. Grant, PO Box 187, Hampton Falls NH 03844; [www.grantbooks.com].

Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix: The Second Omnibus William King (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-126-9, Nov 2004, $50.00, 1005pp, hc, cover by Greg Staples) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix]; Omnibus/collection of three novelizations based on the fantasy roleplaying game, all in the “Gotrek & Felix” series: Beastslayer (2001), Vampireslayer (2001), and Giantslayer (2003), plus one novella and a glossary. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This is the first US edition; it appears to be identical with the UK edition (Black Library 10/04).

The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Story Rudyard Kipling (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2317-2, Jun 2005, $19.99, 158pp, hc, cover by Nicola Bayley); Reprint (Macmillan 1894 as part of The Jungle Book) young-adult collection of three stories and six poems, illustrated in color by Nicola Bayley.

The Jungle Books Rudyard Kipling (Penguin/Signet Classics 0-451-52975-8, Apr 2005, $4.95, 362pp, pb, cover by Henri J. F. Rousseau); Reprint classic young-adult omnibus/collection of The Jungle Book (1894) and The Second Jungle Book (1895). This has a new afterword by Alev Lytle Croutier.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Beyond the Wardrobe: The Official Guide to Narnia E. J. Kirk (HarperCollins 0-06-076553-4, Oct 2005, $19.99, 128pp, tp) [Narnia]; Non-fiction, a guide to the world of Narnia, its roots in myth, its author, and the movie, illustrated with a mix of stills, photos, and art including drawings by Pauline Baynes. Copyrighted by C.S. Lewis Pte. [C. S. Lewis]

Step Into Narnia: A Journey Through The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe E. J. Kirk (HarperCollins 0-06-057213-2, Oct 2005, $19.99, 64pp, hc) [Narnia]; Children’s picture book full of factoids on Narnia and the story. A movie tie-in.

Lost in Space: Geographies of Science Fiction ed. Rob Kitchin & James Kneale (Continuum 0-8264-7920-0, May 2005, $22.95, 211pp, tp); Reissue (Continuum 2002) non-fiction gathering of critical essays, with an introduction by Michael Marshall Smith. Continuum, 370 Lexington Ave., New York NY 10017; [info@continuum-books.com]; [www.continuumbooks.com].

Diablo: Moon of the Spider Richard A. Knaak (Pocket Star 0-7434-7132-6, Jan 2006, $6.99, 321pp, pb, cover by Glenn Rane); Novelization based on the dark fantasy computer game. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

DragonLance: The Minotaur Wars, Volume Two: Tides of Blood Richard A. Knaak (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3637-1, Apr 2005, $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Minotaur Wars]; Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2004) novelization based on the roleplaying game, second in The Minotaur Wars. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Warcraft: War of the Ancients, Book Three: The Sundering Richard A. Knaak (Pocket Star 0-7434-7121-0, Aug 2005, $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Bill Petras) [Warcraft: War of the Ancients]; Novelization, the third in a trilogy based on the electronic game. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

The Darker Passions: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Amarantha Knight (Circlet Press 1-885865-36-8, Apr 2005, $14.95, 190pp, tp, cover by Matt Towler) [Darker Passions]; Reprint (Masquerade 1995) horror novel, an erotic revision of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic. Knight is a pen name for Nancy Kilpatrick.

Master of the Moon Angela Knight (Berkley Sensation 0-425-20357-3, May 2005, $7.99, 322pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Magekind]; Contemporary dark fantasy novel with Arthurian elements in the Magekind series. A female werewolf discovers a vampire has moved into her town, and gets help from a sexy sidhe warrior.

Dragon Champion E. E. Knight (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46047-2, Dec 2005, $14.00, 371pp, tp, cover by Paul Youll) [Age of Fire]; Fantasy novel, the first book of The Age of Fire. A young dragon may be the last of his kind.

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