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Lost in Translation Edward Willett (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-305-6, Feb 2005, $25.95, 331pp, hc, cover by Jill Bauman) SF novel. Empaths from both sides are mentally Linked to help stop war between humans and batlike aliens colonizing the same planet. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman. Order from Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].
London Revenant Conrad Williams (Night Shade Books 1-597800-10-4, Oct 2005, $24.95, 227pp, hc, cover by Caniglia) Horror novel. Adam Buckley sees strange figures in London’s Underground. A limited edition (-11-2, $49.00) is also available. First US edition (The Do-Not Press 6/04). Night Shade Books, 1470 NW Saltzman Road, Portland OR 97229; 503-643-5824; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].
Snake Agent Liz Williams (Night Shade Books 1-59780-018-X, Sep 2005, $24.95, 267pp, hc, cover by Jon Foster) [Detective Inspector Chen] SF/fantasy mystery novel, the first in a series featuring Detective Inspector Chen. A limited edition (-019-8, $49.00) is also available, and includes an additional story, “Insecticide”. Night Shade Books, 1470 NW Saltzman Road, Portland OR 97229; 503-643-5824; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].
The Courtesan Prince Lynda Williams (Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy 1-894063-28-7, Oct 2005, $20.95, 453pp, tp, cover by Echo Chernik) [Okal Rel] SF novel, first part of the Okal Rel series. Members of rival interstellar cultures are drawn together as war threatens. Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, PO Box 1714, Calgary AB T2P 2L7, Canada; [www.edgewebsite.com].
Danger Boy 3: Trail of Bones Mark London Williams (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2154-4, May 2005, $9.99, 300pp, hc, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Danger Boy] Young-adult time-travel SF novel, third in the series. Eli Sands and his friends end up with the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804.
An Ambush of Shadows Paul O. Williams (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9852-8, Oct 2005, $14.95, 248pp, tp, cover by David Burton) [Pelbar Cycle] Reprint (Del Rey 1983) SF novel, part five of The Pelbar Cycle. This is 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 Breaking of Northwall Paul O. Williams (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9851-X, Apr 2005, $14.95, 280 + xiii, tp, cover by David Burton) [Pelbar Cycle] Reprint (Del Rey 1981) SF novel, part one of The Pelbar Cycle, with a new introduction by the author. This is part of the new 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 Dome in the Forest Paul O. Williams (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9850-1, Apr 2005, $13.95, 214pp, tp, cover by David Burton) [Pelbar Cycle] Reprint (Del Rey 1981) SF novel, part three of The Pelbar Cycle. This is part of the new 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 Ends of the Circle Paul O. Williams (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9849-8, Apr 2005, $13.95, 203pp, tp, cover by David Burton) [Pelbar Cycle] Reprint (Del Rey 1981) SF novel, part two of “The Pelbar Cycle”. This is part of the new 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 Fall of the Shell Paul O. Williams (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9848-X, Oct 2005, $14.95, 214pp, tp, cover by David Burton) [Pelbar Cycle] Reprint (Del Rey 1982) SF novel, part four of The Pelbar Cycle. This is 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 Resurrected Man Sean Williams (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-311-4, Apr 2005, $25.00, 527pp, hc, cover by John Picacio) SF novel. Investigators seek a serial killer using transporter technology to duplicate the people he wants to kill. First US edition (Voyager Australia 1998). Order from Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.pyrsf.com].
Geodesica: Ascent Sean Williams & Shane Dix (Ace 0-441-01269-8, Feb 2005, $7.99, 386pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) [Geodesica] SF novel, first in a new series.
The Dragonbone Chair Tad Williams (DAW 0-7564-0269-7, Mar 2005, $15.95, 654pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Memory, Sorrow & Thorn] Reprint (DAW 1988) fantasy novel, first volume of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn.
Shadowmarch Tad Williams (SFBC #1172661, Dec 2004, $12.99, 656pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Shadowmarch] Reprint (DAW 2004) fantasy novel, the first volume in a trilogy based on the Internet-only serial.
Shadowmarch Tad Williams (DAW 0-7564-0270-0, Nov 2005, $15.95, 656pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Shadowmarch] Reprint (DAW 2004) fantasy novel, the first volume in a trilogy.
Stone of Farewell Tad Williams (DAW 0-7564-0298-0, Apr 2005, $15.95, 588pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Memory, Sorrow & Thorn] Reprint (DAW 1990) fantasy novel, second volume of “Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn.”
To Green Angel Tower Tad Williams (DAW 0-7564-0298-0, May 2005, $18.95, 1083pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Memory, Sorrow & Thorn] Reprint (DAW 1993) fantasy novel, the third book in “Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn.”
Dread Empire’s Fall: Conventions of War Walter Jon Williams (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-82022-6, Nov 2005, $7.99, 677pp, pb) [Dread Empire’s Fall] SF novel, the third book of Dread Empire’s Fall. Simultaneous with the Simon & Schuster UK edition.
Borges Edwin Williamson (Penguin 0-14-303556-8, Aug 2005, $18.00, 574 + xviii, tp) Reprint (Viking 2004) biography. [Jorge Luís Borges]
The Man from Somewhere Jack Williamson (Cacahuete Press, Mar 2005, $10.00, 27pp, ph) Short story originally published in Asimov’s. This is a signed, limited edition of 200. Available from Cacahuete Press, 304 East 17th St., Portales NM 88130; [rhauptmann@yucca.net].
The Stonehenge Gate Jack Williamson (Tor 0-765-30897-5, Aug 2005, $24.95, 313pp, hc, cover by John Harris) SF novel. Explorers in the Sahara uncover an ancient gateway between worlds.
The Stonehenge Gate Jack Williamson (SFBC #1197208, Oct 2005, $12.50, 313pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Reprint (Tor 2005) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Wonder’s Child Jack Williamson (BenBella Books 1-932100-57-1, Sep 2005, $14.95, 356 + ix, tp) Reprint (Bluejay 1984) autobiography, updated with over 60 pages covering an additional 20 years, and a new introduction by Mike Resnick. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].
The Weapon Michael Z. Williamson (Baen 1-4165-0894-5, Aug 2005, $25.00, 487pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) Military SF novel. A military man fights for his homeworld as a saboteur on fascist Earth.
Inside Job Connie Willis (Subterranean Press 1-59606-024-7, May 2005, $35.00, 99pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Fantasy novella in the style of ’30s comedy about attempts to debunk a psychic who may be channeling H.L. Mencken, originally published in Asimov’s. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a slipcased, lettered edition of 26 ($150.00) is also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].
DragonLance: The New Adventures, Volume 7: Dragon Knight Dan Willis (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3735-1, May 2005, $5.99, 244pp, tp, cover by Vinod Rams) [DragonLance: New Adventures] Young-adult novelization based on the roleplaying games. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
Pseudo-City D. Harlan Wilson (Raw Dog Screaming 1-933293-02-0, Jun 2005, $15.95, 224pp, hc, cover by Brandon Duncan) Collection of 29 surreal/satirical stories, 11 original, set in Pseudofoliculitis City. A hardcover edition (-10-1, $29.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Raw Dog Screaming Press, 5103 72nd Place, Hyattsville MD 20784; [www.rawdogscreaming.com].

9 · Pseudofolliculitis City · ss *
21 · Hairware, Inc. · ss Pulp Bits 2005 Anthology, 2005
31 · Synchronicity III · vi The Wild East
33 · The Rorschach-Interpreter [as by Anon.] · ss Nemonymous #4, 2004
42 · Portrait of the Founder · ss Intrigue Magazine
51 · The Meeting · nv *
72 · The Thumb · vi Intrigue Magazine
74 · Extermination · ss Identity Theory
81 · Dandies & Flâneurs · vi Café Irreal (online)
84 · Classroom Dynamics · ss Albedo One #29, 2004
99 · In the Bathroom · ss Muse Apprentice Guild
108 · The Widow’s Peaks · ss *
114 · Duel · ss *
119 · Deli · ss *
123 · Intermezzo · ss Spreadhead
127 · Bourgeois Man · ss Prairie Dog #13
143 · Cereal Killers · vi The Dream People (online)
144 · Fascists · ss Milk Magazine
147 · The Autopsy · ss *
159 · Protractor Men · ss *
164 · Haberdashery · ss *
175 · The Personalities · vi Red Cedar Review
178 · The Other Pedestrian · vi *
180 · PCP · ss *
186 · The Snore · vi Locust Magazine
189 · The Kitchen · vi Crown of Bones
191 · When The Law Has Spoken · ss Thunder Sandwich
212 · The Stick Figure · vi The Taj Mahal Review
215 · Horoscope · ss *
Deep Blue David Niall Wilson (Gale Group/Five Star 1-4104-0228-2, Jun 2005, $13.95, 343pp, tp) Reprint (Five Star 2004) dark fantasy novel.
An Enemy of the State F. Paul Wilson (Writers.com Books/infrapress 0-9766544-2-3, Nov 2005, $14.99, 307pp, tp) [LaNague Federation] Reprint (Doubleday 1980) SF novel, the first book of the LaNague Federation. This follows the Stealth Press 2001 edition with two added stories and a preface by the author. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.infrapress.com] or from Writers.com Books, 87 South Meadowcroft Dr., Akron OH 44313.
Healer F. Paul Wilson (Writers.com Books/infrapress 0-9766544-1-5, Nov 2005, $15.99, 215 + iii, tp) [LaNague Federation] Reprint (Doubleday 1976) SF fix-up novel set in the LaNague Federation. This follows the Stealth Press 2001 edition with an added story and preface by the author. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.infrapress.com] or from Writers.com Books, 87 South Meadowcroft Dr., Akron OH 44313.
Infernal F. Paul Wilson (Tor/Forge 0-765-31275-1, Nov 2005, $25.95, 351pp, hc) [Repairman Jack] Reprint (Gauntlet Press 2005) thriller/horror novel, ninth in the “Repairman Jack” series after Crisscross.
Midnight Mass F. Paul Wilson (Tor 0-765-34634-6, Nov 2005, $6.99, 403pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 2004) horror novel of a world overrun by vampires, based on a novella by the same title (Axolotl 1990).
Sims, Book Four: Zero F. Paul Wilson (CD Publications 1-58767-099-2, Jun 2005, $35.00, 129pp, hc, cover by Phil Parks) [Sims] Horror novella of chimps engineered with human genes, fourth in a series of four. This is a signed, limited edition of 750 copies; a deluxed leatherbound, traycased edition of 26 ($150.00) is also available. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009.
Wheels Within Wheels F. Paul Wilson (Writers.com Books/infrapress 0-9766544-3-1, Nov 2005, $15.95, 211pp, tp) [LaNague Federation] Reprint (Doubleday 1978) SF novel, the second book of the LaNague Federation and winner of the Prometheus Award. This adds two related stories and a preface by the author. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.infrapress.com] or from Writers.com Books, 87 South Meadowcroft Dr., Akron OH 44313.
Primal Tears Kelpie Wilson (North Atlantic Books/Frog 1-58394-133-9, Oct 2005, $13.95, 312pp, tp) Science fiction eco-thriller about a child who’s a cross between human and bonobo chimpanzee.
Spin Robert Charles Wilson (Tor 0-765-30938-6, Apr 2005, $25.95, 364pp, hc) [Spin] SF novel. A mysterious barrier goes up around Earth and changes the passage of time so the sun’s death is only 40 years away.
Spin Robert Charles Wilson (SFBC #1182015, Apr 2005, $12.99, 384pp, hc) [Spin] Reprint (Tor 2005) SF novel about a temporal global catastrophe. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
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.

· Chosen · n.
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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.

13 · Introduction · in (*), 2005
19 · Viewpoint · nv Redshift: Extreme Visions of Speculative Fiction, ed. Al Sarrantonio, Penguin/Roc, 2001
62 · Rattler · Gene Wolfe & Brian Hopkins · ss Realms of Fantasy Feb, 2004
69 · In Glory Like Their Star · ss F&SF Oct/Nov, 2001
75 · Calamity Warps · ss Realms of Fantasy Apr, 2004
80 · Graylord Man’s Last Words · ss Asimov’s May, 2003
86 · Shields of Mars · ss Mars Probes, ed. Peter Crowther, DAW, 2002
97 · From the Cradle · nv Shelf Life, ed. Greg Ketter, DreamHaven Books, 2002
116 · Black Shoes · ss 13 Horrors, ed. Brian A. Hodge, KaCSFFS Press, 2003
124 · Has Anybody Seen Junie Moon? · ss Moon Shots, ed. Peter Crowther & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1999
137 · Pulp Cover · ss Asimov’s Mar, 2004
147 · Of Soil and Climate · ss Realms of Fantasy Dec, 2003
170 · The Dog of the Drops · vi 3SF Dec, 2002
173 · Mute · ss World Horror Convention 2002 Program Book, 2002
183 · Petting Zoo · ss Return of the Dinosaurs, ed. Mike Resnick & Martin H. Greenberg, DAW, 1997
189 · Castaway · ss Sci Fiction website Feb 5, 2003
195 · The Fat Magician · ss Such a Pretty Face, ed. Lee Martindale, Meisha Merlin, 2000
205 · Hunter Lake · ss F&SF Oct/Nov, 2003
216 · The Boy Who Hooked the Sun · vi Cheap Street; New Castle, VA Dec ’85
219 · Try and Kill It · nv Asimov’s Oct/Nov ’96
240 · Game in the Pope’s Head · ss Ripper!, ed. Gardner Dozois & Susan Casper, Tor, 1988
246 · Empires of Foliage and Flower · nv Cheap Street; New Castle, VA, 1987
272 · The Arimaspian Legacy · nv Cheap Street; New Castle, VA, 1987
277 · The Seraph from Its Sepulcher · ss Sacred Visions, ed. Andrew M. Greeley & Michael Cassutt, Tor, 1991
292 · Lord of the Land · nv Lovecraft’s Legacy, ed. Robert Weinberg & Martin H. Greenberg, Tor, 1990
308 · Golden City Far · ss Flights: Extreme Visions of Fantasy, ed. Al Sarrantonio, Penguin/Roc, 2004
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.

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