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Dark Fusion: Red Rider’s Hood Neal Shusterman (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47562-1, Oct 2005, $15.99, 181pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Dark Fusion]; Young-adult contemporary dark fantasy novel, second in the series mixing fairy tales and myth. Red’s grandmother gets mugged by members of the Wolves gang.
Dread Locks Neal Shusterman (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47554-0, May 2005, $15.99, 164pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Dark Fusion]; Young-adult dark fantasy novel, first in the Dark Fusion series based on a mix of myths and fairy tales.
Hostile Takeover Susan Shwartz (Tor 0-765-34382-7, Dec 2005, $6.99, 358pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere); Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel. A financial analyst’s audit on a colony planet uncovers a complicated plot that threatens humankind.
At Winter’s End Robert Silverberg (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9330-5, Oct 2005, $18.95, 491 + xiv, tp, cover by R. W. Boeche) [New Springtime]; Reprint (Warner 1988) SF novel, part one of The New Springtime. This has a new introduction by the author. Part of the Beyond Armageddon series. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln NE 68588-0630; 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.bisonbooks.com].
The Gate of Worlds Robert Silverberg (ibooks 1-59687-157-1, Dec 2005, $11.95, 151pp, tp, cover by John Harris); Reprint (Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1967) SF novel. This is copyrighted 2005, but apparently only a date on page one was changed.
The Man in the Maze Robert Silverberg (ibooks 0-7434-9777-5, Jan 2005, $6.99, 214pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan); Reprint (Avon 1969) SF novel, with the 2002 introduction by Neil Gaiman.
The Queen of Springtime Robert Silverberg (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9331-3, Oct 2005, $18.95, 368 + x, tp, cover by R. W. Boeche) [New Springtime]; Reprint (Gollancz 1989) SF novel, part two of The New Springtime. This includes the outline for the unpublished third volume and a new introduction by the author. Part of the Beyond Armageddon series. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln NE 68588-0630; 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.bisonbooks.com].
Star of Gypsies Robert Silverberg (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-309-2, Mar 2005, $15.00, 470pp, tp, cover by John Picacio); Reprint (Fine 1986) SF novel.
Far Horizons ed. Robert Silverberg (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-081712-7, Dec 2005, $14.95, 484pp, tp, cover by Bob Keck); Reprint (Avon Eos 1999) original anthology of 11 SF novellas, with authors writing in their best-known worlds.
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929-1964 ed. Robert Silverberg (Tor/Orb 0-765-30537-2, Feb 2005, $17.95, 560pp, tp, cover by Kenn Brown); Reprint (Doubleday 1970 as The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume 1) anthology of 26 classic SF stories.
The Sound of Angels Lisa Silverthorne (Wildside Press 0-8095-5606-5, Dec 2005, $17.95, 192pp, tp, cover by Rita Isabel); Collection of 19 stories, three original. Introduction by Dean Wesley Smith. This is a print-on-demand edition available from [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

7 · Deep Waters · Dean Wesley Smith · in *
9 · When Sparrows Fall · ss Cemetery Sonata, ed. June Hubbard, Chameleon Publishing, 1999
19 · The Sound of Angels · ss Bending the Landscape: Fantasy, ed. Nicola Griffith & Steve Pagel, White Wolf, 1997
26 · Midnight Oil · ss 100 Wicked Little Witch Stories, ed. Stefan Dziemianowicz, Robert Weinberg & Martin H. Greenberg, Barnes & Noble, 1995
31 · Wild Feed · ss *
43 · Homecoming · ss The Age of Reason, ed. Kurt Roth, SFF Net, 1999
56 · A Universal Spectrum · ss *
65 · Peace of Lace · ss Sirius*Visions Aug 1 ’94
71 · Surviving the Elephant · ss Civil War Fantastic, ed. Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 2000
83 · Central Premise · vi Galaxy Jul/Aug ’94
87 · Snow Angels · ss Millennium Science Fiction & Fantasy Magazine Mar ’97
92 · Rena 733 · ss Treachery and Treason, ed. Laura Anne Gilman & Jennifer Heddle, Roc, 2000
104 · The Mermaid’s Looking Glass · ss *
119 · Nightweaver · ss Blood Muse, Esther M. Friesner & Martin H. Greenberg, Fine, 1995
124 · Whispers · ss Hauntings, ed. L. Marie Wood, Cyber-Pulp, 2004
130 · Safe as the Dark · ss Switch.Blade School’s Out, ed. Amy Sterling Casil, FictionWise, 2002
144 · The Essence of Place · ss Age of Wonders, ed. Jeffry Dwight, SFF Net, 2000
159 · Music to Her Ears · ss Prom Night, ed. Nancy Springer, 1999
170 · The Spirit House · ss Quantum Speculative Fiction, ed. Kurt Roth, Obscura Press, 1999
187 · Circle of Life · ss Beyond the Last Star, ed. Sherwood Smith, SFF Net, 2002
Ilium Dan Simmons (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-81792-6, Jul 2005, $7.99, 731pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Ilium]; Reprint (Subterranean Press 2003) far-future SF novel, a re-telling of The Iliad, among many other things.
Olympos Dan Simmons (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97894-6, Jul 2005, $25.95, 691pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Ilium]; Far-future SF novel, a retelling of The Iliad, among many other things. This was scheduled for July, but received in May, and is at least simultaneous with the Gollancz 6/05 edition.
Olympos Dan Simmons (SFBC #1186165, Aug 2005, $12.99, 737pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Ilium]; Reprint (Gollancz 2005) SF novel, sequel to Ilium. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Olympos Dan Simmons (Subterranean Press 159606-038-7, Aug 2005, $75.00, 899pp, hc) [Ilium]; Reprint (Eos 2005) science fiction novel, sequel to Ilium, a retelling of The Iliad, and many other things. This is a signed, leatherbound limited edition of 724; a traycased, lettered edition of 26 is also available. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].
Dead on My Feet Wm. Mark Simmons (Baen 1-4165-0910-0, Oct 2005, $7.99, 546pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Chris Csejthe]; Reprint (Baen 2003) humorous horror novel, sequel to One Foot in the Grave.
Habeas Corpses Wm. Mark Simmons (Baen 1-4165-0913-5, Nov 2005, $22.00, 403pp, hc, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Chris Csejthe]; Humorous horror novel, third in series begun in One Foot in the Grave.
Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams M. J. Simpson (Justin, Charles & Co. 1-932112-35-9, May 2005, $14.99, 418 + xxv, tp); Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2003) non-fiction, biography. This follows the Justin Charles 2003 first US edition with its updated introduction and foreword by Neil Gaiman. Includes notes and index. Justin, Charles & Co., 20 Park Plaza, Suite 909, Boston MA 02116; 617-426-4406; [www.justincharlesbooks.com]. [Douglas Adams]
The Dark Horse Patricia Simpson (Tor 0-765-35324-5, Nov 2005, $6.99, 366pp, pb) [Forbidden Tarot]; Dark fantasy romance, second in The Forbidden Tarot series. A psychic female code expert helps hunt for the Fountain of Youth with a cursed tarot deck and a group that includes a shapechanger and the Egyptian god Set.
The Dark Lord Patricia Simpson (Tor 0-765-34861-6, Jan 2005, $6.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Judy York); Dark fantasy romance. A woman learns one of the men in her life may be the embodiment of the deadly Forbidden Tarot. This is copyrighted 2003, but no previous publication is known.
The Midnight Work Kassandra Sims (Tor 0-765-35394-6, Dec 2005, $6.99, 355pp, pb); Contemporary dark fantasy novel. Sophie’s Christmas is complicated by her turning into a vampire and a threat from a crazy death fairy.
An Accidental Goddess Linnea Sinclair (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58799-4, Jan 2006, $6.99, 434pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley); Reprint (LTDBooks 2002 as by Megan Sybil Baker) science fantasy novel. This is copyrighted 2006 with no indication of a previous edition.
Finders Keepers Linnea Sinclair (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58798-6, May 2005, $6.99, 453pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley); Reprint (Novel Books Inc. 2001) science fiction novel. A space trader gets some help from a military officer stuck on an enemy planet.
Gabriel’s Ghost Linnea Sinclair (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58797-8, Nov 2005, $6.99, 447pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley); SF novel. Space pilot Chasidah Bergren, convicted of a crime she didn’t commit, escapes with the help of a ghost from her past. Reprint (LtdBooks 2002 as by Megan Sybil Baker). This has been revised and has a different final chapter.
Sea Switch Linda Joy Singleton (Llewellyn 0-7387-0712-0, Sep 2005, $5.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Mike Harper) [Strange Encounters]; Young-adult fantasy novel in the Strange Encounters series. Cassie is tricked into trading bodies with a mermaid. The author also writes as L.J. Singleton. Available from Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].
The Seer: Last Dance Linda Joy Singleton (Llewellyn 0-7387-0638-8, Jun 2005, $5.99, 242pp, pb) [Seer]; Young-adult fantasy mystery, second in a series about a psychic teen. A ghost teen wants Sabine to investigate her death 50 years ago. The author also writes as L.J. Singleton. Available from Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].
The Seer: Witch Ball Linda Joy Singleton (Llewellyn 0-7387-0821-6, Jan 2006, $5.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Lisa Novak) [Seer]; Young-adult fantasy mystery, third in a series about a psychic teen. Sabine volunteers to help run the psychic booth at the school carnival. The author also writes as L.J. Singleton. Available from Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].
Crave the Night Susan Sizemore (Pocket 1-4165-1083-4, Sep 2005, $13.95, 679pp, tp, cover by Tom Hallman) [I Burn for You]; Omnibus of three vampire romance novels in a series: I Burn for You (2003), I Thirst for You (2004), and I Hunger for You (2005).

· I Burn for You · n. Pocket Star, 2003
· I Thirst for You · n. Pocket Star, 2004
· I Hunger for You · n. Pocket Star, 2005
I Hunger for You Susan Sizemore (Pocket Star 0-7434-6744-2, Apr 2005, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman) [I Burn for You]; Vampire romance novel, third in the series begun in I Burn for You.
The Affinity Trap Martin Sketchley (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-339-4, Sep 2005, $15.00, 304pp, tp, cover by Dave Seeley) [Structure]; Science fiction novel, the first book of the Structure series. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 2/04).
The Revolt Gloria Skurzynski (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-84265-1, Jun 2005, $16.95, 247pp, hc) [Virtual War Chronologs]; Young-adult SF novel, third in the “Virtual War Chronologs.”
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo Obert Skye (Shadow Mountain 1-59038-369-9, Apr 2005, $17.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Ben Sowards); Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a series. An Oklahoma boy is sought by creatures who believe he alone has the power to save the dream land of Foo.
Blue Beyond Blue: Extraordinary Tales for Ordinary Dilemmas Lauren Slater (Norton 0-393-05959-6, Jun 2005, $23.95, 211pp, hc, cover by René Magritte); Original collection of 16 fairy tales for adults. The author, a psychologist, discusses the therapeutic aspects of fairy tales and the process of writing.

3 · Introduction · in
15 · Blue Beyond Blue · ss *
35 · Placebo · ss *
45 · My Girlfriend’s Arm · ss *
53 · Morphed · ss *
59 · The Fairy of Lost Things · ss *
79 · A Daughter’s Tale · ss *
101 · No No No · ss *
107 · Fur · ss *
123 · Ruby Red · ss *
143 · Defenestration · ss *
147 · Gretel’s Witch · ss *
155 · Six Green Bottles · ss *
163 · Swallow a Stone · ss *
169 · The Golden Egg · ss *
171 · The Gun · ss *
179 · The Mermaid · ss *
Carnivore Diet Julia Slavin (Norton 0-393-05998-7, Jul 2005, $23.95, 296pp, hc); Surreal fantasy novel. A jailed congressman’s wife must deal with a mythical beast hanging around.
The Boy Who Couldn’t Die William Sleator (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-8790-2, Mar 2005, $6.95, 161pp, hc); Reprint (Amulet 2004) young-adult horror novel.
The Green Futures of Tycho William Sleator (Tor/Starscape 0-765-35238-9, Oct 2005, $5.99, 121pp, tp, cover by James Jean); Reprint (Dutton 1981) young-adult SF novel. This includes a reader’s guide.
The Last Universe William Sleator (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-5858-9, Apr 2005, $16.95, 215pp, hc); Young-adult SF horror novel. A brother and sister discover a strange maze that can change reality.
Forgotten Realms: Extinction Lisa Smedman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3596-0, Feb 2005, $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen]; Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2004) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, fourth in “R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen”, a six-part series based on a scenario by R.A. Salvatore. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
Forgotten Realms: Viper’s Kiss Lisa Smedman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3616-9, Mar 2005, $6.99, 306pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Forgotten Realms: House of Serpents]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Second volume in the “House of Serpents” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
Infusion Clint Smith (ASI Publishing 0-9759271-0-8, Dec 2004, $6.50, 319pp, pb); SF novel. Aliens seek to illegally extract resources from Earth. ASI Publishing, 12 Brandywine Drive, Warwick NY 10990.
All Eve’s Hallows Dean Wesley Smith (Phobos Impact 0-9720026-6-9, Sep 2005, $13.95, 250pp, tp) [City Knights]; Fantasy novel, first in the City Knights series about an ancient secret organization that protects humanity from the fantastic creatures living hidden among them. New recruit Billie Stein faces the evil sorceress Eve.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 8 ed. Dean Wesley Smith, Elisa J. Kassin & Paula M. Block (Pocket 1-416-50345-5, Jul 2005, $14.95, 371pp, tp, cover by Doug Drexler) [Star Trek]; Original Star Trek anthology of 22 stories written by fans as part of a contest (rules included). Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

ix · Introduction · Dean Wesley Smith · in *
3 · Shanghaied · Alan James Garbers · nv *
27 · Assignment: One · Kevin Lauderdale · ss *
36 · Demon · Kevin Andrew Hosey · nv *
61 · Don’t Call Me Tiny · Paul C. Tseng · ss *
81 · Morning Bells Are Ringing · Kevin G. Summers · ss *
99 · Passages of Deceit · Sarah A. Seaborne · ss *
115 · Final Flight · John Takis · ss *; Third Prize.
133 · Trek · Dan C. Duval · ss *
147 · Gumbo · Amy Vincent · ss *
155 · Promises Made · David DeLee · ss *
173 · Always a Price · Muri McCage · ss *
189 · Transfiguration · Susan S. McCrackin · ss *
205 · This Drone · M. C. DeMarco · ss *
215 · Once Upon a Tribble · Annie Reed · ss *
224 · You May Kiss the Bride · Amy Sisson · ss *
234 · Coffee with a Friend · J. B. Stevens · nv *
257 · Egg Drop Soup · Robert Burke Richardson · ss *
264 · Hero · Lorraine Anderson · ss *
268 · Insanity · A. Rhea King · nv *
295 · “A & ¯” (Alpha & Omega) · Derek Tyler Attico · nv *; Grand Prize.
318 · “Concurrence” · Geoffrey Thorne · ss *; Second Prize.
344 · “Dawn” · Paul J. Kaplan · ss *
359 · Contest Rules · Misc. Material · ms *
365 · About the Contributors · Misc. Material · bg *
H.P. Lovecraft in Popular Culture: The Works and Their Adaptations in Film, Television, Music and Games Don G. Smith (McFarland 0-7864-2091-X, Dec 2005, $32.00, 173pp, tp); Non-fiction, a listing of Lovecraft’s works, notable works by others in the Cthulhu Mythos, and various adaptations. Listings for movies and TV go into the most length with descriptions and critical comments. Includes bibliography and index. Order from McFarland & Company, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]. [H. P. Lovecraft]
Triplanetary Edward E. Smith, Ph.D. (ibooks 1-4165-0408-7, Feb 2005, $6.99, 240pp, pb) [Lensman]; Reprint (Fantasy Press 1948) SF novel, first in the Lensman series.
Bone: Out from Boneville Jeff Smith (Scholastic/Graphix 0-439-70640-8, Mar 2005, $9.99, 138pp, tp, cover by Jeff Smith); Reprint (Cartoon Books 1995) graphic novel, the first collection of the b&w epic fantasy comic book, now appearing for the first time in color.
Bone: The Great Cow Race Jeff Smith (Scholastic/Graphix 0-439-70639-4, Aug 2005, $9.99, 132pp, tp, cover by Jeff Smith); Reprint (Cartoon Books 1996) graphic novel, the second collection of the b&w epic fantasy comic book, now appearing for the first time in color. A hardcover edition (-70624-6, $18.95) is also available.
Judge Dredd: The Final Cut Matthew Smith (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-135-8, Mar 2005, $6.99, 248pp, pb, cover by Dylan Teague) [Judge Dredd]; Novelization based on the world of the comics. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. First US edition (Black Flame 2/05).
Moonrise Mitchell Smith (Tor 0-765-34059-3, Feb 2005, $7.99, 475pp, pb, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Sam Monroe]; Reprint (Forge 2004) post-holocaust SF novel, third in the series begun in Snowfall.
The Emerald Wand of Oz Sherwood Smith (HarperCollins 0-06-029607-0, Jun 2005, $16.99, 262pp, hc, cover by William Stout) [Oz]; Young-adult contemporary fantasy set in L. Frank Baum’s Oz. Modern-day descendants of Dorothy Gale travel to Oz. Illustrated by William Stout.
Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda: Paradise Drift Sherwood Smith (Tor 0-765-30488-0, Nov 2005, $24.95, 285pp, hc) [Andromeda]; Novelization based on the TV series. Copyrighted by Tribune Entertainment Company and Fireworks Entertainment.
Dark Furies: Weird Tales of Beauties and Beasts ed. Vincent Sneed (Die Monster Die 0-9759904-1-1, Sep 2005, $14.95, 261pp, tp, cover by Scott Lewis); Original anthology of 15 stories about women and monsters. Introduction by Adam P. Knave. Die Monster Die Books, 5082 E. Federal St., Baltimore MD 21205; [www.diemonsterdie.com].

· Danse · Jan Rukh · ss *
· After These Messages · Adam P. Knave · ss *
· The Green-Blooded Demons in Clancyille · Laszlo Q. V. St-J. Xalieri · ss *
· Anastasia · Ed Hickcox · ss *
· Redemption · Rose Fox · ss *
· Sick Day · Patrick Thomas · ss *
· Mercy [Lai Wan] · C. J. Henderson · ss *
· Gray Gulls Gyre · James Chambers · ss *
· Fury in Vermont · Ron Fortier · ss *
· 21 Doors · John L. French · ss *
· Trapped in Remission · Michael Amorel · ss *
· The Tiger · William Jones · ss *
· The Kindly One · Danielle McPhail · ss *
· Love Is in the Air · R. Allen Leider · ss *
· Bring More! · C. J. Henderson · ss *
Poison Study Maria V. Snyder (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80230-7, Oct 2005, $19.95, 361pp, hc); Fantasy romance novel. A condemned prisoner accepts a job as a food taster. A first novel.
Beldan’s Fire Midori Snyder (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240348-2, Jun 2005, $7.99, 376pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) [Queen’s Quarter]; Reprint (Unwin 1990) young-adult fantasy, the third book in the Oran trilogy.
Hannah’s Garden Midori Snyder (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240135-8, Apr 2005, $6.99, 247pp, tp, cover by Steven Kenny); Reprint (Viking 2003) young-adult fantasy. Cassie discovers the old family home is the center of a battle between two supernatural clans.
New Moon Midori Snyder (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240349-0, Jun 2005, $6.99, 280pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) [Queen’s Quarter]; Reprint (Ace 1989) young-adult fantasy, the first book in the Oran (or The Queen’s Quarter) trilogy.
Sadar’s Keep Midori Snyder (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240345-8, Jun 2005, $6.99, 341pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) [Queen’s Quarter]; Reprint (Unwin 1990) young-adult fantasy, the second book in the Oran trilogy.
The Magic Nation Thing Zilpha Keatley Snyder (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-73085-3, Aug 2005, $15.95, 164pp, hc, cover by Tim Jessell); Young-adult fantasy. A girl who doesn’t want to believe in magic has “hunches” that could help her detective mother solve an important case.
DragonLance: The New Adventures: Elidor Trilogy, Volume One: Crown of Thieves Ree Soesbee (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3833-1, Nov 2005, $5.99, 240pp, tp, cover by Vinod Rams) [DragonLance: New Adventures: Elidor]; Young-adult novelization, the first book in a sub-series and tenth overall in the series based on the roleplaying games. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

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