The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005


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The Twilight Zone: Chosen/The Placebo Effect K. C. Winters (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-150-1, Apr 2005, $7.99, 391pp, pb) [Twilight Zone]; Omnibus/original collection of two novelizations based on the TV show. Fourth in the series. Copyrighted by New Line Productions. Simultaneous with Black Flame UK edition.


Weight Jeanette Winterson (Grove/Canongate Books 1-84195-718-6, Nov 2005, $18.00, 151pp, hc, cover by Marion Deuchars) [Myths]; Fantasy novel, a retelling of the story of Atlas and Hercules, part of the multi-author series The Myths. First US edition (Canongate 10/05).


Horror Fiction: An Introduction Gina Wisker (Continuum 0-8264-1561-X, May 2005, $14.95, 294pp, tp); Non-fiction, critical, an introductory guide to literary horror, its development, themes, and major authors, with timeline, bibliography/suggested reading, and index. Part of the Continuum Studies in Literary Genre series. A hardcover edition (-1560-1, $65.00) is also available. Continuum, 15 E. 26th St., New York NY 10010; 212-953-5858; [info@continuum-books.com].


Tumbling After Paul Witcover (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105285-X, Mar 2005, $24.95, 328pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns); Slipstream SF of contemporary twins with a strange game, and a post-holocaust far future seemingly derived from their game.


Daydreaming: The Art of Slawek Wojtowicz Slawek Wojtowicz (Xlibris 1-4134-4642-6, Oct 2004, $26.99, 77pp, tp, cover by Slawek Wojtowicz); Art book, with SF paintings and digital art, plus a section showing the design process. Foreword by Diana Kemp-Jones. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.xlibris.com]; 888-795-4274.


The Essential Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: The Definitive Annotated Edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Classic Novel ed. Leonard Wolf (ibooks 1-59687-105-9, Sep 2005, $14.95, 295pp, tp, cover by M. Postawa); Reprint (Plume 1995) non-fiction look at the classic SF/horror novel, complete with the full text, heavily annotated. Packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications. [Robert Louis Stevenson]


The Essential Dracula ed. Leonard Wolf (SFBC #1171490, Aug 2005, $12.99, 484pp, hc) [Dracula]; Reprint (Plume 1993) non-fiction, an annotated edition of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Constable 1897) plus “Dracula’s Guest”, annotations, and an introductory essay by Wolf. This has ISBN 0-7394-5610-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Innocents Aboard Gene Wolfe (Tor/Orb 0-765-30791-X, Mar 2005, $14.95, 304pp, tp, cover by René Magritte); Reprint (Tor 2004) collection of 22 stories.


The Knight Gene Wolfe (Tor 0-765-34701-6, Aug 2005, $7.99, 527pp, pb, cover by Gregory Manchess) [Wizard Knight]; Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, the first in “The Wizard Knight” series.


Starwater Strains Gene Wolfe (Tor 0-765-31202-6, Aug 2005, $25.95, 352pp, hc); Collection of 25 stories, primarily SF. Wolfe describes the inspirations for the stories in his introduction.


The Wizard Gene Wolfe (Tor 0-765-31470-3, Oct 2005, $14.95, 477pp, tp, cover by Gregory Manchess) [Wizard Knight]; Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, the second part of “The Wizard Knight.”


Crisis on Infinite Earths Marv Wolfman (SFBC #1192267, Apr 2005, $11.49, 310pp, hc, cover by George Perez & Alex Ross); Reprint (ibooks 2005) novelization based on the 1980s comic-book series from DC Comics.


Crisis on Infinite Earths Marv Wolfman (ibooks 0-7434-9839-9, Apr 2005, $22.95, 310pp, hc, cover by George Perez & Alex Ross); Novelization based on the 1980’s comic-book series. Copyrighted by DC Comicx.


The Art of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire ed. Brian Wood (Fantasy Flight Publishing 1-58994-218-3, Nov 2005, $29.95, 189pp, hc, cover by Michael Komarck); Art book, with works from book covers, special editions, comics, card and board games, concept art, and fan art, all chosen by Martin, who provides a foreword. Artists include John Schoenherr, John Howe, Jim Burns, and Charles Vess. [George R. R. Martin]


The Stone Chameleon Nick Wood (Maskew Miller Longman 0-636-06255-4, 2004, R54.95, 92pp, tp, cover by Ian Lusted); Near-future young-adult fantasy novel. A teen seeks a special stone that can help stop a vicious gang whose bodies have been genetically altered to look like animals. This is dated 2004, but not seen until now. Maskew Miller Longman, PO Box 396, Cape Town 8000, South Africa; [www.mml.co.za].


One for Sorrow, Two for Joy Clive Woodall (Ace 0-441-01265-5, Jan 2005, $19.95, 312pp, hc, cover by Tim Jessell); Fantasy novel of a small robin fighting to unite Birddom against evil magpies and crows. A first novel. First US edition (Ziji Publishing 2002).


One for Sorrow, Two for Joy Clive Woodall (SFBC #1182024, Feb 2005, $11.99, 312pp, hc, cover by Tim Jessell); Reprint (Ziji Publishing 2002) animal fantasy novel. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray Chris Wooding (Scholastic 0-439-59851-6, Aug 2005, $7.99, 292pp, tp); Reprint (Scholastic UK 2001) young-adult dark fantasy novel.


Poison Chris Wooding (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-75570-0, Sep 2005, $16.99, 273pp, hc); Young-adult fantasy novel. A girl named Poison must rescue her sister from phaeries. First US edition (Scholastic UK 3/03).


DragonLance: The New Adventures, Volume 9: Wizard’s Curse Christina Woods (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3794-7, Sep 2005, $5.99, 240pp, tp, cover by Vinod Rams) [DragonLance: New Adventures]; Young-adult novelization based on the roleplaying games, volume one in the Trinistyr trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Friday the 13th: Hell Lake Paul A. Woods (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-182-X, Aug 2005, $7.99, 393pp, pb) [Friday the 13th]; Movie tie-in. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.


In Golden Blood Stephen Woodworth (Dell 0-440-24252-5, Nov 2005, $6.99, 304pp, pb) [Violet]; Alternate world SF thriller, third in the “Violet” sequence set in a world where violet-eyed people channel dead people in court. Natalie is hired to go to Peru and attempt to contact Pizarro.


In Golden Blood Stephen Woodworth (SFBC #1197313, Nov 2005, $10.99, 304pp, hc) [Violet]; Reprint (Dell 2005) alternate world SF novel, third in the “Violet” sequence. This has ISBN 0-7394-6085-4; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


With Red Hands Stephen Woodworth (SFBC #1174521, Apr 2005, $10.99, 307pp, hc) [Through Violet Eyes]; Reprint (Dell 2005) alternate world SF thriller novel, sequel to Through Violet Eyes. This has ISBN 0-7394-4991-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Empires of the Imagination: A Critical Survey of Fantasy Cinema from Georges Méliès to The Lord of the Rings Alec Worley (McFarland 0-7864-2324-2, 2005, $45.00, 296pp, hc); Non-fiction, a critical look at fantasy and how it has been treated in films. Foreword by Brian Sibley. Includes bibliography and index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com].


Book of Enchantments Patricia C. Wrede (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205508-8, Oct 2005, $5.95, 235pp, tp, cover by Peter de Seve); Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1996) young-adult fantasy collection.


The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Patricia C. Wrede (SFBC #1198309, Oct 2005, $14.99, 617pp, hc, cover by Gary Lippincott); Reissue (SFBC 1996) fantasy omnibus of four young-adult novels, Dealing With Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1990), Searching for Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1991), Calling on Dragons (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1993), and Talking to Dragons (Ace/Tempo 1985). The jacket lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back.


Magicians of Quality Patricia C. Wrede & Caroline Stevermer (SFBC #1184983, Mar 2005, $13.99, 435pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Sorcery & Cecelia]; Omnibus of two YA Regency fantasy novels: Sorcery & Cecelia (1988, revised 2003) and The Grand Tour (2004). This has ISBN 0-7394-5059-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Last Guardian of Everness John C. Wright (Tor 0-812-57987-9, Aug 2005, $6.99, 324pp, pb, cover by Justin Sweet); Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel.


Mists of Everness John C. Wright (Tor 0-765-31333-2, Mar 2005, $25.96, 352pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Chronicles of Everness]; Fantasy novel, second in the “Chronicles of Everness” after The Last Guardian of Everness.


Orphans of Chaos John C. Wright (Tor 0-765-31131-3, Nov 2005, $24.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Scott M. Fischer); Fantasy novel, the first in a series. Five gifted students at an English boarding school begin to suspect they’re not human.


Slaves Unchained Susan Wright (Pocket Star 0-7434-5765-X, Mar 2005, $6.99, 378pp, pb) [Slave Trade]; SF novel, the third volume in the “Slave Trade” trilogy. Rose returns to Earth to overthrow the leaders who secretly trade human slaves for alien technology.


The Eyes of the Carp T. M. Wright (CD Publications 1-58767-111-5, Sep 2005, $30.00, 126pp, hc, cover by T. M. Wright); Horror novella. This is a signed, limited edition of 750. Cemetery Dance Publications, 132-B Industry Lane, Unit 7, Forest Hill MD 21050; [www.cemeterydance.com].


Isaac Asimov’s Robots in Time, Book 2: Marauder William F. Wu (ibooks 1-4165-0425-7, Apr 2005, $6.99, 243pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Robots in Time]; Reprint (AvoNova 1993) SF novelization, second in a series. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.


Traitor’s Knot Janny Wurts (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-081-9, Apr 2005, $27.95, 572pp, hc, cover by Janny Wurts) [Wars of Light and Shadow: Alliance of Light]; Fantasy novel, book four of Alliance of Light, part of The Wars of Light and Shadow series. First US edition (Voyager 12/04).


Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, After the Long Goodbye Masaki Yamada (VizMedia 1-4215-0156-2, Sep 2005, $19.99, 196pp, hc); Novelization based on the SF anime/manga, a prequel to the film Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence. Translated by Yuji Oniki & Carl Gustav Horn from the Japanese (Tokuma Shoten 2004).


The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp Rick Yancey (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-693-3, Oct 2005, $16.95, 339pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Yarger); Young-adult contemporary Arthurian fantasy novel. Alfred, an oversized underachiever, is tricked into stealing Excalibur.


Dark of the Sun Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Tor 0-765-31103-8, Sep 2005, $15.95, 460pp, tp) [Saint-Germain]; Reprint (Tor 2004) vampire novel, the 17th of Count Saint-Germain.


States of Grace Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Tor 0-765-31390-1, Sep 2005, $25.95, 332pp, hc) [Saint-Germain]; Vampire novel, the 18th of Count Saint-Germain set in the Reformation and Inquisition in 16th-century Europe.


The Anthology at the End of the Universe: Leading Science Fiction Authors on Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ed. Glenn Yeffeth (BenBella Books 1-932100-56-3, Apr 2005, $14.95, 199pp, tp); Non-fiction anthology of 20 essays by authors including John Shirley, Stephen Baxter, Adam Roberts, and Jacqueline Carey. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com]; [leah@benbellabooks.com].


Farscape Forever! Sex, Drugs and Killer Muppets ed. Glenn Yeffeth (BenBella Books 1-932100-61-X, Sep 2005, $17.95, 218pp, tp) [Farscape]; Associational non-fiction gathering of 21 original essays on the SF television show. Authors include Justina Robson, Josepha Sherman, P.N. Elrod, and Jim Butcher. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].


Navigating the Golden Compass: Religion, Science & Daemonology in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials ed. Glenn Yeffeth (BenBella Books 1-932100-52-0, Aug 2005, $17.95, 185pp, tp); Non-fiction gathering of 18 essays, two reprints, on the YA series. Authors include Sarah Zettel, Karen Traviss, Harry Turtledove, and Sean McMullen. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].


Dark Future: Demon Download Jack Yeovil (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-236-2, Oct 2005, $6.99, 236pp, pb) [Dark Future: Demon Download]; Novelization based on the roleplaying game, book one of the Demon Download cycle. This first US edition (Black Library 9/05) has the UK ISBN, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Yeovil is a pen name for Kim Newman.


Warhammer: The Vampire Genevieve Jack Yeovil (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-244-3, Dec 2005, $10.99, 763pp, tp, cover by Christer Sveen) [Warhammer; Genevieve Dieudonne]; Omnibus/collection of four novelizations in the series: Drachenfels (1989), Genevieve Undead (1993), Beasts in Velvet (1993), and collection Silver Nails (2002). Yeovil is a pen name for Kim Newman, who provides a new introduction. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library UK 10/05); this has the same ISBN as the UK, but only lists US and Canadian prices.


Tiger’s Blood Laurence Yep (HarperCollins 0-06-001016-9, Jan 2005, $15.99, 226pp, hc, cover by Greg Call) [Tiger’s Apprentice]; Young-adult fantasy novel, the second in the Tiger’s Apprentice trilogy. The tiger and his apprentice Tom go to the underwater dragon kingdom to protect the powerful phoenix egg.


Once Upon a Time (She Said) Jane Yolen (NESFA Press 1-886778-61-2, Aug 2005, $26.00, 378pp, hc, cover by Ruth Sanderson); Collection of 52 stories and 29 poems (four original); this includes the contents of collection Dream Weaver. Published in celebration of Yolen’s appearance as a Guest of Honor at the 2005 Worldcon. Introduction by Anne McCaffrey.


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