The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Magic Street Orson Scott Card (SFBC #1186655, Aug 2005, $12.99, 304pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) Reprint (Del Rey 2005) contemporary fantasy novel. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Posing as People Orson Scott Card (Subterranean Press 1-59606-015-8, Apr 2005, $45.00, 204pp, hc, cover by Kyle Webster) Collection of three stories by Orson Scott Card and three plays adapted from those stories by Scott Brick, Aaron Johnston, and Emily Janice Card; this includes four CDs with original cast performances of the plays and reading of the stories. There are also introductions and afterword by Card. Available from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com]; [subpress@earthlink.net].

Rachel & Leah Orson Scott Card (Tor/Forge 0-765-34129-8, Dec 2005, $6.99, 357pp, pb, cover by Frederick Leighton, Lord) [Women of Genesis] Reprint (Deseret Book Company 2004) associational novel in the “Women of Genesis” series, retelling stories of women in the Bible. Includes a Readers’ Group Guide.

Shadow of the Giant Orson Scott Card (Tor 0-312-85758-6, Mar 2005, $25.95, 367pp, hc, cover by Bob Warner) [Ender: Shadow] SF novel, fourth in the “Shadow” series related to the “Ender” series. A limited edition (0-765-30749-9, $200.00) was announced but not seen.

Shadow of the Giant Orson Scott Card (Tor 0-765-31422-3, Mar 2005, $15.95, 367pp, tp, cover by Bob Warner) [Ender: Shadow] SF novel, fourth in the “Shadow” series related to the “Ender” series. This is an international edition, supposedly simultaneous with the hardcover edition seen in February.

Banewreaker Jacqueline Carey (Tor 0-765-34429-7, Aug 2005, $7.99, 487pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Sundering] Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, volume one of “The Sundering.”

Godslayer Jacqueline Carey (Tor 0-765-31239-5, Aug 2005, $25.95, 349pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Sundering] Fantasy novel, volume two of “The Sundering.”

The Sundering Jacqueline Carey (SFBC #1194728, Sep 2005, $14.99, 733pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) Omnibus of two fantasy novels in the series: Banewreaker (2004) and Godslayer (2005).

The Moon Chasers Thomas R. Carey (Booklocker.com 1-59113-387-4, 2003, $15.95, 256pp, tp) Time-travel/alternate-history SF novel. Two near-future high school boys find themselves in an alternate 16th-century Puerto Rico where the Spanish failed to conquer the New World. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.booklocker.com], or from Booklocker.com, 1120 Lake St., Evanston IL 60201; add $4.95 postage.

Beyond the Valley of Thorns Patrick Carman (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-70094-9, Sep 2005, $11.99, 221pp, hc, cover by Brad Weinman) [Land of Elyon] Reprint (Amped Media 2003) young-adult fantasy, second in “The Land of Elyon” series.

The Dark Hills Divide Patrick Carman (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-70093-0, Feb 2005, $11.95, 253pp, hc, cover by Brad Weinman) [Land of Elyon] Reprint (Amped Media 2003) young-adult fantasy, first in “The Land of Elyon” series. Alexa wants to know what lies outside the protective walls around her world. This is copyrighted 2005, with no mention of the previous edition.

Night Gate Isobelle Carmody (Random House 0-375-83016-2, Feb 2005, $16.95, 255pp, hc) [Gateway] Young-adult fantasy, first book in the “Gateway” trilogy. Rage Winnoway and her dog travel to another world. First US edition (Penguin Australia 2002 as Billy Thunder and the Night Gate).

I Am Alive and You Are Dead: A Journey into the Mind of Philip K. Dick Emmanuel Carrère (Picador USA 0-312-42451-5, Jun 2005, $15.00, 315pp, tp, cover by Raquel Jaramillo) Reprint (Metropolitan 2004) non-fiction, biography. Translated by Timothy Bent from the French Je suis vivant et vous etes morts (Editions du Seuil 1993).

Glass Soup Jonathan Carroll (Tor 0-765-31179-8, Oct 2005, $24.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Rafal Olbinski) [White Apples] Fantasy novel, a sequel to White Apples. The forces of Chaos seek to lure Isabelle back to the land of the dead.

Outside the Dog Museum Jonathan Carroll (Tor/Orb 0-765-31185-2, Jun 2005, $13.95, 267pp, tp, cover by Brad Holland) Reprint (Macdonald 1991) fantasy novel.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll (Sterling Publishing 1-4027-2502-7, Nov 2005, $9.95, 121pp, hc, cover by Scott McKowen) [Alice] Reprint (1865) classic children’s fantasy. This has new illustrations by Scott McKowen and discussion questions.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll (SFBC #1184264, Mar 2005, $10.99, 373pp, hc, cover by Anita Kunz) [Alice] Reprint (Macmillan 1865 and 1871) omnibus of two classic children’s fantasy novels, with the original illustrations by Tenniel.

Alice Through the Looking-Glass Lewis Carroll & Helen Oxenbury (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2892-1, Oct 2005, $24.99, 227pp, hc, cover by Helen Oxenbury) [Alice] Reprint (Macmillan 1871 as Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There) classic children’s fantasy, with modern whimsical illustrations by Helen Oxenbury.

The Courtesan Susan Carroll (Ballantine 0-345-43797-7, Aug 2005, $13.95, 534pp, tp, cover by François Boucher) [Dark Queen] Historical fantasy novel of the Renaissance, second in the Dark Queen trilogy about the Cheney sisters. Copyrighted by Susan Coppula.

The Dark Queen Susan Carroll (Ballantine Books 0-345-43796-9, Mar 2005, $13.95, 519pp, tp, cover by François Boucher) [Dark Queen] Historical fantasy novel of the Renaissance, first in The Dark Queen trilogy. Ariane Cheney, Lady of Faire Isle, uses her powers to stop dark plans of Queen Catherine de Medici.

Judge Dredd: Swine Fever Andrew Cartmel (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-174-9, Jun 2005, $6.99, 244pp, pb, cover by Patrick Goddard & Dylan Teague) [Judge Dredd] Novelization based on the 2000 AD comic book character. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK edition (5/05) but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Strontium Dog: Day of the Dogs Andrew Cartmel (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-218-4, Jul 2005, $6.99, 250pp, pb, cover by Karl Richardson) Novelization based on the world of the comics. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but lists only US and Canadian prices.

Bloodline Kate Cary (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-012-3, Aug 2005, $16.99, 324pp, hc, cover by Peter Emmerich) [Dracula] Young-adult vampire novel, a sequel of sorts to Stoker’s Dracula.

The Star Tablet Jay Caselberg (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46060-X, Dec 2005, $6.99, 300pp, pb) [Jack Stein] SF mystery novel, third in the series about Psychic Investigator Jack Stein. Caselberg also writes as James A. Hartley.

The Meq Steve Cash (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-47092-3, Feb 2005, $13.95, 405pp, tp, cover by David Stevenson) [Meq] Fantasy novel, first in “The Meq” trilogy about near-immortals who look like children. First US edition (Tor UK 1/03).

Brighid’s Quest P. C. Cast (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80242-0, Dec 2005, $13.95, 507pp, tp) [Partholon] Mythic fantasy romance novel, second in a trilogy set in the world of Goddess by Mistake. The centaur Brighid is summoned back to her clan.

The Thief and the Beanstalk P. W. Catanese (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-87173-2, May 2005, $4.99, 272pp, tp, cover by Ed Gazsi) Young-adult fantasy novel, a sequel of sorts to “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

Ard Righ: The Sword on the Stone Ray Cattie (DNA Press/Nartea Publishing 0-9748765-2-6, May 2005, $19.95, 296pp, hc, cover by David Cabot) Arthurian fantasy novel. A first novel. DNA Press, PO Box 572, Eagleville PA 19408; [www.dnapress.com].

Revisiting Narnia: Fantasy, Myth and Religion in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles ed. Shanna Caughey (BenBella Books 1-932100-63-6, Oct 2005, $14.95, 310pp, tp, cover by Todd Michael Bushman) Non-fiction gathering of 25 original essays by authors including Lawrence Watt-Evans, Sarah Zettel, and Colin Duriez. [C. S. Lewis]

Wolverine: Weapon X Marc Cerasini (Pocket Star 1-4165-2164-X, Nov 2005, $7.99, 382pp, pb, cover by Greg Land & Richard Isanove) [Wolverine] Reprint (Marvel Press 2004) novelization based on the comic book character. Copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

The Final Solution Michael Chabon (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-077710-9, Dec 2005, $12.95, 131pp, tp) [Sherlock Holmes] Reprint (Fourth Estate 2004) associational Sherlock Holmes mystery novella. This includes a separately paginated “P.S.” readers guide.

A Model World and Other Stories Michael Chabon (HarperCollins/Perennial 0-06-079060-1, Aug 2005, $13.95, 207pp, tp) Reprint (Avon 1992) collection.

The Return of Nathan Brazil Jack L. Chalker (Baen 0-7434-9901-8, Apr 2005, $7.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Well of Souls] Reprint (Del Rey 1980) SF novel, fourth in the Well of Souls series.

Twilight at the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Baen 1-4165-0916-X, Nov 2005, $7.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller) [Well of Souls] Reprint (Del Rey 1980) SF novel, fifth in the Well of Souls series.

Gloria: The Merlin and the Saint Ann Chamberlin (High Country Publishers 1-932158-61-8, Sep 2005, $24.95, 450pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Joan of Arc Tapestries] Historical fantasy novel, the third book in the Joan of Arc Tapestries series, previously from Tor. High Country Publishers, 197 New Market Center #135, Boone NC 28607; [www.highcountrypublishers.com].

Necromunda: Survival Instinct Andy Chambers (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-188-9, Jun 2005, $6.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) Novelization based on the game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition (Black Library 5/05) has the same ISBN as the UK, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

The Midnight Hour: Saint Lawn Hill and Other Tales James Chambers & Jason Whitley (Die Monster Die 0-9759904-2-X, Sep 2005, $14.95, 263pp, tp, cover by Jason Whitley) [Madeline Night] Original collection of eight stories following the adventures of radio personality Madeline Night and her occult investigators. Some stories have been previously published in chapbook or comic book form. A collaborative project with text by Chambers and illustrations by Whitley. Die Monster Die Books, 5082 E. Federal St., Baltimore MD 21205; [www.diemonsterdie.com].

Tolkien’s Modern Middle Ages Jane Chance & Alfred K. Siewers (St. Martin’s/Palgrave Macmillan 1-4039-6973-6, 2005, $65.00, 250 + xiv, hc) Non-fiction anthology of 13 essays exploring Tolkien’s “medieval” world in The Lord of the Rings and its reflections of Victorian, Modern, and Post-Modern literature and art. Authors include Verlyn Flieger, Brian McFadden, and Ted Nasmith. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

John Grimes: Rim Commander A. Bertram Chandler (SFBC #1196923, Nov 2005, $14.99, 501pp, hc, cover by A. C. Farley) [John Grimes] Omnibus/collection of four previously uncollected stories plus three novels: Gateway to Never (1972), The Dark Dimensions (1971), and The Way Back (1978). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-6001-3, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Chernagor Pirates Dan Chernenko (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45968-7, Mar 2005, $7.50, 449pp, pb, cover by Stone. Steve) [Scepter of Mercy] Reprint (Roc 2004) fantasy novel, second in The Scepter of Mercy series.

The Scepter’s Return Dan Chernenko (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46014-6, Mar 2005, $15.95, 441pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone) [Scepter of Mercy] Fantasy novel, third in The Scepter of Mercy series.

Dark Side of Time Vladimir Chernozemsky (Triumvirate Publications 1-932656-02-2, Dec 2004, $24.95, 421pp, hc, cover by Vladimir Chernozemsky) Fantasy novel. A man is possessed by an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. Triumvirate Publications, 497 West Avenue 44, Los Angeles CA 90065-3917; [www.triumpub.com]; [triumpub@aol.com]; 818-340-6770; add $4.50 shipping.

Phase One After Zero Vladimir Chernozemsky (Triumvirate Publications 1-932656-03-0, Jul 2005, $22.95, 166pp, hc, cover by Vladimir Chernozemsky) Alternate-world thriller set in a dimension where 9/11 never happened, and there are links between the Oklahoma City bomber and Al-Qaeda. Triumvirate Publications, 497 West Avenue 44, Los Angeles CA 90065-3917; [www.triumpub.com]; [triumpub@aol.com]; 818-340-6770; add $4.50 shipping.

The Collected Short Fiction of C.J. Cherryh C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-7564-0256-5, Feb 2005, $15.95, 642 + xi, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) Reprint (DAW 2004) collection of 31 stories, including the contents of earlier collections Sunfall (1981) and Visible Light (1986).

The Deep Beyond C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-7564-0311-1, Aug 2005, $7.99, 534pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) Omnibus of two SF novels: Cuckoo’s Egg (1985) and Serpent’s Reach (1980).

Destroyer C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-7564-0253-0, Feb 2005, $24.95, 345pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Foreigner] SF novel, seventh in the overall “Foreigner” series, first in a new sequence.

Destroyer C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #1176953, Mar 2005, $12.49, 345pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Foreigner] Reprint (DAW 2005) SF novel, seventh in the Foreigner series, first in a new sequence. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Forge of Heaven C. J. Cherryh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-82023-4, Jul 2005, $7.99, 439pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Gene Wars] Reprint (Eos 2004) SF novel, the second volume of “The Gene Wars” after Hammerfall.

The Crimson Claw Deborah Chester (Ace 0-441-00565-9, Apr 2005, $7.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Alien Chronicles] Reissue (Ace 1998) science fiction novelization in the “Lucasfilm’s Alien Chronicles” universe developed by Lucasfilm. Book two in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. Second printing.

The King Imperiled Deborah Chester (Ace 0-441-01353-8, Dec 2005, $7.99, 363pp, pb, cover by Aleta Rafton) [Sword, the Ring, and the Chalice] Fantasy novel, seventh in a series begun with “The Sword, the Ring, and the Chalice” trilogy.

Lucasfilm’s Alien Chronicles: The Crystal Eye Deborah Chester (Ace 0-441-00635-3, May 2005, $7.99, 458pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Alien Chronicles] Reissue (Ace 1998) science fiction novelization set in “a new universe” developed by Lucasfilm, but apparently never done as a movie. Book three in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. Second printing.

Lucasfilm’s Alien Chronicles: The Golden One Deborah Chester (Ace 0-441-00561-6, Mar 2005, $7.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Alien Chronicles] Reissue (Ace 1998) science fiction novel/novelization, the first in a trilogy set in a universe developed by Lucasfilm. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. Fifth printing.

Great Ghost Stories: Tales of Mystery and Madness ed. R. Chetwynd-Hayes & Stephen Jones (CD Publications 1-58767-103-4, Jun 2005, $40.00, 356pp, hc, cover by Les Edwards) Reprint (Carroll & Graf 2004) anthology of 25 ghost stories. A slipcased, leatherbound, lettered limited edition of 52, signed by ten of the contributors including Stephen King, is sold out. Cemetery Dance Publications, 132-B Industry Lane, Unit 7, Forest Hill MD 21050; [www.cemeterydance.com].

Shivers III ed. Richard Chizmar (CD Publications 1-58767-117-4, Sep 2004, $20.00, 235pp, tp, cover by Gail Cross) Original anthology of 18 horror stories. Authors include Thomas F. Monteleone, Douglas Clegg, and Elizabeth Massie. This is dated 2004 but not seen until now.

Megawar David Cian (ibooks 1-59687-152-0, Nov 2005, $6.99, 193pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [War of the Worlds] SF novel, a sequel to H.G. Wells’s War of the Worlds set 100 years later. Earth has used Martian technology to build defenses, but the Martians have made advances of their own.

EverQuest: The Rogue’s Hour Scott Ciencin (CDS Books 1-59315-294-9, Sep 2005, $6.99, 393pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [EverQuest] Reprint (CDS Books 2004) novelization based on the world of the online roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Sony Online Entertainment America.

DragonLance: Saving Solace Douglas W. Clark (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3977-X, Jan 2006, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Victoria Francés) [DragonLance: Champions] Novelization based on the roleplaying games, part of the Champions sub-series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Tower Simon Clark (Leisure 0-8439-5492-2, Aug 2005, $6.99, 353pp, pb) Horror novel about a haunted mansion.

Against the Fall of Night Arthur C. Clarke (ibooks 1-59687-122-9, Oct 2005, $9.95, 151pp, tp, cover by Donato Giancola) [Against the Fall of Night] Reprint (Gnome 1953) SF novel. The cover indicates this includes an added short story not present in the final book.

Rendezvous With Rama Arthur C. Clarke (SFBC #1180863, Mar 2005, $10.99, 209pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Rama] Reprint (Gollancz 1973) SF novel, first in the Rama series. This is #17 in the SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection; it has ISBN 0-7394-5061-1, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Sunstorm Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45250-X, Mar 2005, $25.95, 328pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) [A Time Odyssey] SF novel, second in the two-book series A Time Odyssey.

Sunstorm Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (SFBC #1183985, Apr 2005, $13.99, 328pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) [A Time Odyssey] Reprint (Del Rey 2005) SF novel, second in the two-book series “A Time Odyssey”. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Time’s Eye Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45247-X, Mar 2005, $7.99, 364pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson) [A Time Odyssey] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) SF novel, first in the two-book series “A Time Odyssey”. This drops the bound-in CD-ROM.

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