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Superfolks Robert Mayer (SFBC #1173814, Jun 2005, $10.99, 231pp, hc, cover by Michael Allred); Reprint (Dial 1977) satiric fantasy novel about a retired superhero called back into battle, with the foreword by Grant Morrison from the Griffin 2005 trade paperback edition. This has ISBN 0-7394-5341-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
White Devils Paul McAuley (Tor 0-765-34679-6, Apr 2005, $7.99, 537pp, pb); Reprint (Tor 2004) near-future SF biotech thriller.
Transgressions ed. Ed McBain (Tor/Forge 0-765-30851-7, May 2005, $27.95, 783pp, hc); Associational original anthology of ten mystery novellas by authors including Stephen King, Sharyn McCrumb, Walter Mosley, and Joyce Carol Oates.

7 · Introduction · Ed McBain · in *
11 · Walking Around Money [John Dortmunder] · Donald E. Westlake · na *
75 · Hostages · Anne Perry · na *
131 · The Corn Maiden: A Love Story · Joyce Carol Oates · na *
223 · Archibald Lawless, Anarchist at Large: Walking the Line · Walter Mosley · na *
311 · The Resurrection Man · Sharyn McCrumb · na *
375 · Merely Hate [87th Precinct] · Ed McBain · na *
451 · The Things They Left Behind · Stephen King · na *
481 · The Ransome Women · John Farris · na *
602 · Forever · Jeffery Deaver · na *
725 · Keller’s Adjustment [John Keller] · Lawrence Block · na *
The Last Motel Brett McBean (Biting Dog Publications 0-9729485-3-8, Feb 2005, $16.95, 258pp, tp, cover by Keith Minnion); Associational non-supernatural horror novel. A limited hardcover edition of 500 (-2-X, $40.00) with added original story “The Cycle” is also available. A first novel. This is the first US edition (Wild Roses Productions Australia 6/03). A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.bitingdogpress.com], or from Biting Dog Publications, PO Box 2739, Duluth GA 30096.

· The Cycle · Brett McBean · ss; only in limited hardcover edition.
Futureways ed. Rita McBride & Glen Russamen (Arsenal Pulp Press 1-55152-172-5, Apr 2005, $14.95, 200pp, tp); Anthology in the form of a collaborative “faux science fiction novel” about an art exhibition in the distant future, with 14 chapters each written by different, uncredited authors including Nalo Hopkinson, Matthew Light, and Peter Maas. Co-published by Arsenal Pulp Press, the Whitney Museum of American Art and Printed Matter, Inc. Order from Arsenal Pulp Press, 103-1014 Homer Street, Vancouver BC Canada V6B 2W9; 604-687-4233; 888-600-PULP; [www.arsenalpulp.com]; [contact@arsenalpulp.com]. This first US edition appears to be the Canadian first edition (10/04).
Moreta’s Ride Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #1188075, Apr 2005, $12.99, 445pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Pern]; Omnibus of two novels of the Dragonriders of Pern: Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern (1983) and Nerilka’s Story (1986).

1 · Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern · n. London: Severn House, 1983
327 · Nerilka’s Story · n. New York: Bantam, 1986
Acorna’s Children: First Warning Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-052538-X, Aug 2005, $24.95, 290pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath) [Acorna’s Children]; SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, first in a new series that picks up with the next generation after the “Acorna the Unicorn Girl” series.
Acorna’s Children: First Warning Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #1190974, Sep 2005, $12.99, 285pp, hc, cover by John Ennis) [Acorna’s Children]; Reprint (Eos 2005) SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, first in a trilogy that picks up with the next generation after the “Acorna the Unicorn Girl” series.
Changelings Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-47002-8, Jan 2006, $19.95, 273pp, hc, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Petaybee]; SF novel, fourth in the Petaybee series begun in Powers That Be. Twins Ronan and Murel seek the origins of their shape-shifting talent.
Powers That Be Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38779-1, Jan 2006, $6.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Petaybee]; Reissue (Del Rey 1993) SF novel, first in the series.
Dragonsblood Todd McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44124-9, Jan 2005, $24.95, 438pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) [Pern]; SF novel in Anne McCaffrey’s “Dragonriders of Pern” series. This is the first solo novel by her son Todd.
Dragonsblood Todd McCaffrey (SFBC #1174220, Feb 2005, $13.99, 438pp, hc, cover by Les Edwards) [Pern]; Reprint (Del Rey 2005) SF novel in Anne McCaffrey’s “Pern” series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price on the back jacket.
Rancour James McCann (Simply Read Books 1-894965-31-0, Oct 2005, $10.95, 237pp, tp, cover by A. Matsoureff); Young-adult horror novel about a vampire-hunting werewolf. Available from Simply Read Books, 501-5525 West Boulevard, Vancouver BC Canada V6M 3W6; [www.simplyreadbooks.com]; 604-727-2960.
To Crush the Moon Wil McCarthy (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58717-X, Jun 2005, $6.99, 381pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Monarchs of Sol]; Far-future SF novel, the fourth and final volume of the Queendom of Sol series begun in The Collapsium. Efforts to transform the moon into a habitable world may be too late for the overpopulated Queendom.
Not the End of the World Geraldine McCaughrean (HarperTempest 0-06-076030-3, Jul 2005, $16.99, 244pp, hc, cover by Richard Tuschman); Young-adult fantasy, the story of Noah’s Ark seen through human and animal eyes. First US edition (Oxford University Press 10/04).
The Last Companion Patrick McCormack (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1494-8, Jan 2005, $25.00, 401pp, hc); Post-Arthurian novel. A small group seeks to protect Arthur’s legacy after his death. This is the first US edition of a book originally published by Raven 1997, and in a revised edition by Robinson 2005.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Hollow Men Una McCormack (Pocket 0-7434-9151-3, May 2005, $7.99, 349pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]; Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.
Necromunda: Blood Royal Will McDermott & Gordon Rennie (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-190-0, Jul 2005, $6.99, 254pp, pb) [Kal Jericho]; Novelization based on the universe of the SF war game, the first in a series featuring bounty hunter Kal Jericho. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.
Polaris Jack McDevitt (SFBC #1175914, Dec 2004, $12.49, 370pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Alex Benedict]; Reprint (Ace 2004) SF novel, related to A Talent for War. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Polaris Jack McDevitt (Ace 0-441-01253-1, Nov 2005, $7.99, 385pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Alex Benedict]; Reprint (Ace 2004) SF mystery novel about a missing space yacht, related to A Talent for War.
Seeker Jack McDevitt (Ace 0-441-01329-5, Nov 2005, $24.95, 360pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Alex Benedict]; Far-future SF mystery, the third featuring antiques dealer Alex Benedict, who acquires a cup that could lead to a legendary lost colony.
Seeker Jack McDevitt (SFBC #1194338, Nov 2005, $12.50, 360pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Alex Benedict]; Reprint (Ace 2005) far-future SF novel, the third featuring Alex Benedict. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Ships in the Night Jack McDevitt (Altair Australia Books 0-9757208-0-5, Mar 2005, $19.95, 314pp, tp, cover by Pär Olofsson); Collection of 14 stories. Introduction by Mike Resnick. Order from Altair Australia, PO Box 475, Blackwood SA 5051 Australia; [www.altair-australia.com]; in the US add $10.00 postage.

· Introduction · Mike Resnick · in
· Nothing Ever Happens in Rock City · ss Artemis Sum, 2001
· The Far Shore · ss IASFM Jun ’82
· Good Intentions · Jack McDevitt & Stanley Schmidt · nv F&SF Jun ’98
· Time’s Arrow [“Hard Landings”] · ss Critical Mass Fll ’89
· Dead in the Water · ss Not of Woman Born, ed. Constance Ash, Roc, 1999
· Windrider · ss Asimov’s Jul ’94
· Deus Tex · ss Realms of Fantasy Feb ’96
· Report from the Rear · ss Aboriginal SF Spr ’98
· Oculus · ss Analog Jul/Aug, 2002
· Last Contact · ss IASFM Jun ’88
· Midnight Clear · ss Christmas Forever, ed. David G. Hartwell, Tor, 1993
· Blinker · ss Analog Mar ’94
· The Tomb · ss What Might Have Been? Volume III: Alternate Wars, ed. Gregory Benford & Martin H. Greenberg, Bantam Spectra, 1991
· Ships in the Night · nv Amazing Oct ’93
Scorpio Alex McDonough (ibooks 0-7434-9776-7, Jan 2005, $6.99, 164 + 182pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Scorpio]; Omnibus of two SF novels in a series about a time-travelling alien on Earth: Scorpio (1990) and Scorpio Rising (1991). The novels are separately paginated.

· Scorpio · n. New York: Ace, 1990
· Scorpio Rising · n. New York: Ace, 1990
Triad Terry McGarry (Tor 0-765-30429-5, Nov 2005, $27.95, 447pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Eiden Myr]; Fantasy novel, third in the “Eiden Myr” trilogy begun in Illumination.
Magic: The Gathering: Guardian: Saviors of Kamigawa Scott McGough (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3786-6, May 2005, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Magic: The Gathering: Kamigawa Cycle]; Novelization based on the world of the card game, the third book in the “Kamigawa Cycle”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
InShadows Chandler McGrew (Dell 0-553-58604-1, Sep 2005, $6.99, 399pp, pb); Horror novel. A detective seeks help from a deaf and blind boy who hears whispers of evil.
InShadows Chandler McGrew (SFBC #1185758, Nov 2005, $10.99, 399pp, pb); Reprint (Dell 2005) horror novel. A detective seeks help from a deaf and blind boy who hears whispers of evil.
Mothers & Other Monsters Maureen F. McHugh (Small Beer Press 1-931520-13-5, Jul 2005, $24.00, 232pp, hc); Collection of 13 stories, one original. McHugh’s first collection. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton MA 01060; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].

· Ancestor Money · ss Sci Fiction website Oct 1, 2003
· Interview: On Any Given Day · ss Starlight 3, ed. Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Tor, 2001
· The Lincoln Train · ss F&SF Apr ’95
· In the Air · ss Killing Me Softly, ed. Gardner Dozois, HarperPrism, 1995
· Oversite · ss Asimov’s Sep, 2004
· The Cost to Be Wise · na Starlight 1, ed. Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Tor, 1996
· Nekropolis · nv Asimov’s Apr ’94
· Wicked · vi Angle Jul/Aug, 2005
· Presence · nv F&SF Mar, 2002
· Eight-Legged Story · ss Trampoline, ed. Kelly Link, Small Beer Press, 2003
· The Beast · ss IASFM Mar ’92
· Laika Comes Back Safe · ss Polyphony, Volume 1, ed. Deborah Layne & Jay Lake, Wheatland Press, 2002
· Frankenstein’s Daughter · ss Sci Fiction website Apr 2, 2003
Final Destination: Destination Zero David McIntee (BL Publishing/Black Flame 1-84416-171-4, Apr 2005, $7.99, 392pp, pb) [Final Destination]; Novelization, the second in a series based on characters from the horror movie Final Destination. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema.
Blood and Memory Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074758-7, Aug 2005, $14.95, 463pp, tp, cover by Les Petersen) [Quickening]; Fantasy novel, the second in “The Quickening” trilogy. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2003).
Myrren’s Gift Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074756-0, Mar 2005, $14.95, 562pp, tp) [Quickening]; Fantasy novel, the first in “The Quickening” trilogy. Young general Wyl Thirsk’s life takes some strange turns when he encounters magic. First US edition (Voyager Australia 12/03).
Warhammer: Keepers of the Flame Neil McIntosh (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-186-2, May 2005, $7.99, 402pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer: Stefan Kumansky]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, the third in the Stefan Kumansky trilogy. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (4/05) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.
The Alchemy of MirrorMask Dave McKean & Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins/Collins Design 0-06-082379-8, Oct 2005, $34.95, 208pp, hc, cover by Dave McKean); Art book of design work and other images done by McKean for the movie he directed from a script by Neil Gaiman; both provide commentary here. There are introductions by McKean, Gaiman, and Lisa Henson.
Southern Fire Juliet E. McKenna (Tor 0-765-31411-8, Jul 2005, $25.95, 448pp, hc, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Aldabreshin Compass]; Fantasy novel, the first in a quartet set in the same world as the Tales of Einarinn. The Aldabreshin Archipelago is invaded by southerners wielding wild magic. First US edition (Orbit 10/03).
Southern Fire Juliet E. McKenna (SFBC #1189335, Jul 2005, $12.99, 448pp, hc, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Aldabreshin Compass]; Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, the first in a series. This is similar to the Tor 2005 edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Once Upon a Summer Day Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46012-X, Apr 2005, $23.95, 367pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers); Fairy-tale fantasy novel based on “Sleeping Beauty”, second in a series of retellings begun in Once Upon a Winter’s Night.
Red Slippers Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46023-5, Apr 2005, $6.99, 377pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [Mithgar]; Reprint (Roc 2004) collection of 12 fantasy stories set in the Mithgar world, the final book in the series.
Tales of Mithgar Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45439-1, Mar 2005, $6.99, 242pp, pb) [Mithgar]; Reissue (Roc 1994) collection of ten fantasy stories in the “Mithgar” series. fourth printing.
Alphabet of Thorn Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01243-4, Feb 2005, $14.00, 291pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Reprint (Ace 2004) fantasy novel.
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld Patricia A. McKillip (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205536-3, Jan 2006, $6.95, 343pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone); Reprint (Atheneum 1974) fantasy novel. Winner of the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.
Harrowing the Dragon Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01360-0, Nov 2005, $23.95, 310pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Collection of 15 stories.

· The Harrowing of the Dragon of Hoarsbreath · nv Elsewhere v2, ed. Terri Winding & Mark Alan Arnold, Ace, 1982
· A Matter of Music · nv Elsewhere v3, ed. Terri Winding & Mark Alan Arnold, Ace, 1984
· A Troll and Two Roses · ss Faery!, ed. Terri Windling, Ace, 1985
· Baba Yaga and the Sorcerer’s Son · ss Dragons & Dreams, ed. Jane Yolen, Martin H. Greenberg & Charles G. Waugh, Harper & Row, 1986
· The Fellowship of the Dragon · nv After the King, ed. Martin H. Greenberg, Tor, 1992
· Lady of the Skulls · ss Strange Dreams, ed. Stephen R. Donaldson, Bantam Spectra, 1993
· The Snow Queen · nv Snow White, Blood Red, ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling, AvoNova, 1993
· Ash, Wood, Fire · ss The Women’s Press Book of New Myth and Magic, ed. Helen Windrath, London: The Women’s Press, 1993
· The Stranger · ss Temporary Walls, ed. Greg Ketter & Robert T. Garcia, Dreamhaven/1993 World Fantasy Convention, 1993
· Transmutations · ss Xanadu 2, ed. Jane Yolen, Tor, 1994
· The Lion and the Lark · ss The Armless Maiden, ed. Terri Windling, Tor, 1995
· The Witches of Junket · nv Sisters in Fantasy 2, ed. Susan Shwartz & Martin H. Greenberg, Roc, 1996
· Star-Crossed · ss Shakespearean Whodunnits, ed. Mike Ashley, Robinson, 1997
· Voyage Into the Heart · ss Voyages: 25th World Fantasy Convention Program Book, Providence, RI, 1999
· Toad · ss Silver Birch, Blood Moon, ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling, Avon, 1999
Moon-Flash Patricia A. McKillip (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240301-6, Mar 2005, $7.99, 298pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone) [Moon-Flash]; Omnibus of two YA SF novels: Moon-Flash (1984) and The Moon and the Face (1985).

· Moon-Flash · n. New York: Atheneum, 1984
· The Moon and the Face · n. New York: Atheneum, 1985
Od Magic Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01248-5, Jun 2005, $22.95, 315pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Fantasy novel. A man with an unusual gift with plants is hired as gardener at the wizard Od’s magic school.
Od Magic Patricia A. McKillip (SFBC #1189099, Jul 2005, $11.49, 315pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Reprint (Ace 2005) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Something Rich and Strange Patricia A. McKillip (ibooks 1-59687-126-1, Oct 2005, $11.95, 179pp, tp, cover by Brian Froud) [Faerielands]; Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1994) fantasy novel, originally published as part of the “Brian Froud’s Faerielands” series.
Beauty Robin McKinley (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-075310-2, Jul 2005, $6.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Douglas Mullen); Reprint (Harper & Row 1978) young-adult fantasy novel retelling “Beauty and the Beast.”
Deerskin Robin McKinley (Ace 0-441-01239-6, May 2005, $14.00, 375pp, tp); Reprint (Ace 1993) fantasy novel.
The Outlaws of Sherwood Robin McKinley (Ace 0-441-01325-2, Oct 2005, $14.00, 360pp, tp); Reprint (Greenwillow 1988) young-adult fantasy novel.
Glass Dragons Sean McMullen (Tor 0-765-34708-3, Feb 2005, $7.99, 529pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Moonworlds Saga]; Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, second in the “Moonworlds Saga”, sequel to Voyage of the Shadowmoon.
An Earthly Knight Janet McNaughton (HarperTrophy 0-06-008994-6, Mar 2005, $6.99, 343pp, pb, cover by Gabrielle Revere); Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 2003) young-adult fantasy novel based on the ballad of Tam Lin.
The Secret Under My Skin Janet McNaughton (HarperCollins 0-06-008989-X, Mar 2005, $15.99, 264pp, hc, cover by Matthias Clamer); Young-adult SF novel set in 2368 on an environmentally damaged Earth. First US edition (HarperCollins Canada 2000).
Warhammer 40,000: Nightbringer Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-163-3, Mar 2005, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarines]; Reissue (Black Library UK 2002) novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. Second printing.
Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Iron Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-103-X, Mar 2005, $6.99, 318pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000]; Reissue (Black Library UK 2002) novelization based on the roleplaying game.
Warhammer: Guardians of the Forest Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-235-4, Oct 2005, $7.99, 414pp, pb, cover by Jeff Johnson) [Warhammer]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game. This first US edition (Black Library UK 9/05) has the same ISBN as the UK, but only lists US and Canadian prices.
Warhammer: The Ambassador Chronicles Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-199-4, Aug 2005, $9.99, 464pp, pb) [Warhammer: Ambassador]; Omnibus of two novelizations based on the roleplaying game universe: Warhammer: The Ambassador (2003) and Warhammer: Ursun’s Teeth (2004). Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (7/05) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

· Warhammer: The Ambassador · n. Black Library, 2003
· Warhammer: Ursun’s Teeth · n. Black Library, 2004
The Silver Child Cliff McNish (Lerner/Carolrhoda 1-57505-825-1, Apr 2005, $15.95, 192pp, hc) [Silver]; Young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in the Silver sequence. Six children in a garbage dump are mysteriously transformed. First US edition (Orion 8/03).
Context John Meaney (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-335-1, Oct 2005, $25.00, 533pp, hc, cover by Jim Burn) [Nulapeiron Sequence]; SF novel, second in the Nulapeiron Sequence. First US edition (Bantam UK 11/02). Order from Pyr, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.pyrsf.com].
Paradox John Meaney (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-308-4, Mar 2005, $25.00, 493pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Nulapeiron Sequence]; SF novel, first in the Nulaperion Sequence. First US edition (Bantam UK 6/2000). Order from Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.pyrsf.com].

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