The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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The Dark of the Woods ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-7607-8277-6, Jun 2006, $7.95, 331pp, hc); Omnibus of two YA fairy tale anthologies: A Wolf at the Door and Other Retold Fairy Tales (2001) and Swan Sister: Fairy Tales Retold (2003). Bound in boards.

The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240406-3, Feb 2006, $9.99, 528pp, tp, cover by Charles Vess); Reprint (Viking 2004) YA/adult crossover anthology of 17 stories and three poems.

Salon Fantastique ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-833-0, Oct 2006, $16.95, 394pp, tp, cover by Jim Zaccaria); Original anthology of 15 fantasy stories. Authors include Peter S. Beagle, Gregory Maguire, and Lucius Shepard.

Footprints of Thunder James F. David (Tor 0-812-52402-0, Apr 2006, $7.99, 484pp, pb, cover by Paul Stinson); Reissue (Forge 1995) thriller/horror novel. Fourth printing.

Thunder of Time James F. David (Tor/Forge 0-765-30770-7, Apr 2006, $27.95, 400pp, hc); Thriller/horror novel, sequel to Footprints of Thunder. Time unravels again and dinosaurs roam the earth.

Battlestar Galactica: Sagittarius Is Bleeding Peter David (Tor 0-765-31607-2, Oct 2006, $14.95, 350pp, tp); Novelization, the third based on the new version of the SF TV show. A hardcover edition (-31605-6, $25.95) is also available. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Licensing.

Fall of Knight Peter David (Ace 0-441-01402-X, Jun 2006, $24.95, 347pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell); Contemporary Arthurian fantasy novel, third in the series begun in Knight Life.

Fantastic 4 Peter David (Pocket Star 1-4165-0980-1, Jun 2005, $6.99, 369pp, pb); Novelization of the movie based on the Marvel Comics. This is dated 2005 but not seen until now. Movie copyrighted by KUMAR Mobiliengesellschaft mbH & Co. Projeckt Nr. 3 KG and Twentieth Century Fox Film; character likenesses copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

Star Trek New Frontier: Missing in Action Peter David (Pocket 1-4165-1080-X, Feb 2006, $25.00, 341pp, hc, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt); Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek New Frontier: Missing in Action Peter David (Pocket 0-7434-2959-1, Jan 2007, $7.99, 392pp, pb); Reprint (Pocket 2006) Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.

Adventures in Unhistory Avram Davidson (Tor 0-765-30760-X, Dec 2006, $25.95, 308 + xi, hc); Reprint (Owlswick Press 1993) non-fiction collection of essays. This includes the original illustrations by George Barr, and has the 1993 preface by Peter S. Beagle as an introduction.

Dead and Loving It MaryJanice Davidson (Berkley Sensation 0-425-20795-1, Apr 2006, $14.00, 305pp, tp, cover by Chris Long) [Wyndham Werewolf]; Collection of four humorous romance stories of the Wyndham werewolves, three originally published as e-books.

Drop Dead, Gorgeous! MaryJanice Davidson (Kensington/Brava 0-7582-1204-6, May 2006, $14.00, 200pp, tp); Contemporary SF/chick-lit romance, sequel to Hello, Gorgeous! about an ultra-secret organization using nano-tech cyborg agents.

Sleeping with the Fishes MaryJanice Davidson (Jove 0-515-14222-0, Dec 2006, $7.99, 268pp, pb); Paranormal romance, the first in a series. Fred the cranky mermaid investigates toxins in seawater with the help of a hunky marine biologist.

Undead and Unpopular MaryJanice Davidson (Berkley Sensation 0-425-21029-4, Jun 2006, $22.95, 257pp, hc, cover by Chris Long); Humorous vampire novel, fifth in the series featuring Betsy the Vampire Queen.

Undead and Unreturnable MaryJanice Davidson (Berkley Sensation 0-425-21081-2, Jun 2006, $6.99, 250pp, pb, cover by Chris Long); Reprint (Berkley Sensation 2005) vampire romance/chick-lit novel, the fourth in the series about Betsy, Queen of the Vampires.

Jennifer Scales and the Messenger of Light MaryJanice Davidson & Anthony Alongi (Berkley Jam 0-425-21011-1, Jun 2006, $9.99, 328pp, tp, cover by Daniel O’Leary); Young-adult fantasy novel, the second in a series about a teen weredragon.

Eberron: Blood and Honor Graeme Davis (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4069-7, Sep 2006, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Wayne Reynolds); Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the fourth volume in The War-Torn series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Life, Inc. Jonathan P. Davis (AuthorHouse 1-4259-3414-5, Aug 2006, $10.95, 228pp, tp, cover by Todd Faris); Fantasy novel. The Stabilizer starts to question his role as an Agent of Death after thousands of years. A print-on-demand book, available online at [www.AuthorHouse.com]; 800-839-8640.

Charles Addams: A Cartoonist’s Life Linda H. Davis (Random House 0-679-46325-9, Oct 2006, $29.95, 382pp, hc); Non-fiction, an associational biography with notes, index, photos, and cartoons. [Charles Addams]

A Grey Moon Over China Thomas A. Day (Black Heron Press 0-930773-78-0, Oct 2006, $25.95, 358pp, hc, cover by Bryan Sears); SF novel. A first novel. Black Heron Press, PO Box 95676, Seattle WA 98145; [www.blackheronpress.com].

The Barbed Rose Gail Dayton (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80225-0, Mar 2006, $13.95, 441pp, tp); Fantasy romance novel, sequel to The Compass Rose. Copyrighted by Gail Shelton.

The Shining Isle Ly de Angeles (Llewellyn 0-7387-0834-8, Apr 2006, $14.95, 297pp, tp, cover by Jonathan Hunt); Urban fantasy novel, sequel to The Quickening.

It’s Superman! Tom De Haven (Ballantine 0-345-49392-3, Sep 2006, $13.95, 417pp, tp); Reprint (Chronicle Books 2005) novelization about the comic-book character’s early years. Copyrighted by DC Comics.

Blue Bloods Melissa de la Cruz (Hyperion 0-7868-3892-2, May 2006, $15.99, 305pp, hc); Young-adult vampire novel. A teen in NYC discovers vampires came over on the Mayflower, and have been living disguised in high society ever since.

The Blue Girl Charles de Lint (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240545-0, Apr 2006, $7.99, 368pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen); Reprint (Viking 2004) young-adult contemporary fantasy novel set in de Lint’s town of Newford.

The Harp of the Grey Rose Charles de Lint (Subterranean Press 1-931081-87-5, Sep 2006, $40.00, 228pp, hc, cover by MaryAnn Harris); Reprint (Starblaze 1985) fantasy novel of Cerin the Songweaver. This is a signed, limited edition of 750; a lettered edition of 26 ($150.00) is also available.

Triskell Tales 2 Charles de Lint (Subterranean Press 1-59606-055-7, May 2006, $40.00, 178pp, hc, cover by Charles de Lint); Original collection of seven stories (one a collaboration with MaryAnn Harris) originally published by de Lint’s Triskell Press as chapbooks for private distribution. A signed, slipcased limited edition of 250 ($125.00) and a traycased lettered edition of 52 ($250.00) are also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; 810-232-1489; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

Widdershins Charles de Lint (Tor 0-765-31285-9, May 2006, $27.95, 560pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar); Fantasy novel in the Newford series following Jilly Coppercorn and Geordie Riddell.

Blood Sisters: Lesbian Vampire Tales ed. Bianca de Moss (Alyson Books 1-55583-883-9, May 2006, $14.95, 267 + viii, tp); Original anthology of 18 lesbian vampire stories.

Code Noir Marianne de Pierres (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46100-2, Jul 2006, $6.99, 308pp, pb); SF novel, second in the Parrish Plessis series. First US edition (Orbit 1/04).

Valentine Corrine De Winter (Black Arrow Press, Sep 2006, $5.00, unpaginated, ph); Chapbook poetry collection of 34 poems. Order from Black Arrow Press, PO Box 454, East Longmeadow MA 01028; [www.corrinedewinter.com].

Eternal Hunger Cameron Dean (Ballantine 978-0-345-49255-5, Jan 2007, $6.99, 311pp, pb); Vampire romance novel, third in the Candace Steele Vampire Killer series.

Luscious Craving Cameron Dean (Ballantine 0-345-49254-4, Dec 2006, $6.99, 328pp, pb); Vampire romance novel, second in the Candace Steele Vampire Killer series.

Passionate Thirst Cameron Dean (Ballantine 0-345-49253-6, Nov 2006, $6.99, 301pp, pb); Vampire romance, the first in the Candace Steele Vampire Killer series. Candace works security for a Las Vegas concert when her old vampire boyfriend turns up.

Tam Lin Pamela Dean (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240652-X, Aug 2006, $8.99, 468pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone); Reprint (Tor 1991) contemporary fantasy novel based on the Scottish ballad. This has an updated introduction by Terry Windling.

Flight of the Fire Thief Terry Deary (Houghton Mifflin/Kingfisher 0-7534-5819-5, Oct 2006, $9.95, 225pp, hc, cover by David Wyatt); Young-adult fantasy, sequel to The Fire Thief. Prometheus again flees the gods’ revenge and ends up in 1795 in gritty Eden City. This is a bound-in-boards edition.

Dinosaurs in Fantastic Fiction: A Thematic Survey Allen A. Debus (McFarland 0-7864-2672-1, Feb 2007, $55.00, 220pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton); Non-fiction, a guide to dinosaurs in literature from Jules Verne to Michael Crichton. Forewords by Donald F. Glut and Mark F. Berry. Includes notes, bibliography, index, and an appendix with short summaries of works not covered in the main text. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com].

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Blackout Keith R. A. deCandido (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1917-1, Sep 2006, $6.99, 232pp, pb); Novelization based on characters from the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

StarCraft: Ghost: Nova Keith R. A. DeCandido (Pocket Star 0-7434-7134-2, Dec 2006, $7.99, 304pp, pb, cover by Glenn Rane); Novelization, a prequel to the SF computer game StarCraft: Ghost. Introduction by Chris Metzen. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

World of Warcraft: Cycle of Hatred Keith R. A. DeCandido (Pocket Star 0-7434-7136-9, Feb 2006, $7.99, 238pp, pb, cover by Glenn Rane); Novelization based on the electronic game series. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

Hook House and Other Horrors Sherry Decker (Silver Lake Publishing 1-933511-09-5, Jan 2006, $12.95, 165pp, tp, cover by Barbara Duryea); Collection of 11 stories, one original. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.silverlakepublishing.com], or from Silver Lake Publishing, 11 S. Mansfield Road, Lansdowne PA 19050.

Shadowrun: A Fistful of Data Stephen Dedman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46116-9, Oct 2006, $6.99, 276pp, pb); Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

Windmaster’s Bane Tom Deitz (Ingalls/High Country Publishers 1-932158-71-5, Jul 2006, $50.00, hc, cover by Val & Ron Lindahn); Reprint (Avon 1986) contemporary Celtic/Appalachian fantasy novel, the first in the Adventures of David Sullivan series. This 20th anniversary edition has been updated and revised, and has illustrations and a new introduction by the author. This is a signed, limited edition of 450; a trade paperback edition (-72-3, $17.95) was announced but not seen. High Country Publishers, 197 New Market Center #135, Boone NC 28607; [www.windmastersbane.com].

Sword of Anton Gene Del Vecchio (Pelican Publishing 1-58980-304-3, May 2006, $16.95, 248pp, hc); Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Pearl of Anton. Warrior girl Megani need companions to help her defeat the Wizard out to enslave the world. Pelican Publishing Company, 1000 Burmaster St., Gretna LA 70053; [www.pelicanpub.com].

The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane Joseph Delaney (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-076621-2, Sep 2006, $16.99, 468pp, hc, cover by Patrick Arrasmith); Young-adult dark fantasy. Thomas Ward learns quickly that the hardest part of being an apprentice Spook (ghostbuster) is staying alive. First US edition (The Bodley Head 2005 as The Spook’s Curse by Joe Delaney).

The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch Joseph Delaney (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-076620-4, Aug 2006, $6.99, 358pp, tp, cover by Scott McKowen); Reprint (The Bodley Head 7/04 as The Spook’s Apprentice by Joe Delaney) young-adult dark fantasy about an apprentice Spook (ghostbuster), the first in a series.

Skinny Dipping in the Lake of the Dead Alan DeNiro (Small Beer Press 1-931520-17-8, Jul 2006, $16.00, 215pp, tp); Collection of 16 stories, three original. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton MA 01060; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].

Star Wars: Dark Nest Troy Denning (SFBC #1205797, Jan 2006, $14.99, 357pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Star Wars: Dark Nest]; Omnibus of three Star Wars novelizations in the Dark Nest trilogy: Star Wars: Dark Nest I: The Joiner King (2005), Star Wars: Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen (2005), and Star Wars: Dark Nest III: The Swarm War (2006). This has ISBN 0-7394-6330-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force 3: Tempest Troy Denning (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-47752-9, Dec 2006, $7.99, 392pp, pb); Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Tempest Troy Denning (SFBC #1222565, Jan 2007, $11.99, hc); Reprint (Del Rey 2006) Star Wars novelization, third in a sub-series. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7705-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Creature from the Black Lagoon: Time’s Black Lagoon Paul Di Filippo (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-033-7, May 2006, $6.99, 301pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll); Novelization based on characters from the movies. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Licensing.

Shuteye for the Timebroker Paul Di Filippo (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-817-9, May 2006, $14.95, 312pp, tp, cover by Todd Schorr); Collection of 15 stories, two original.

The Tale of Despereaux Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2529-9, May 2006, $7.99, 272pp, tp, cover by Timothy Basil Ering); Reprint (Candlewick Press 2003) young-adult fantasy novel about the adventures of a romantic mouse. Winner of the Newbery Medal. This includes a tear-out chapbook preview of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

A Small and Remarkable Life Nick DiChario (Fitzhenry & Whiteside/Robert J. Sawyer Books 0-88995-342-2, Sep 2006, $16.95, 236pp, tp); SF novel. An extraterrestrial orphaned on Earth makes a life for himself in the Adirondack Mountains in the mid-1800s. Introduction by Mike Resnick. A first novel. A simultaneous hardcover edition (-336-8, $19.95) was announced but not seen. Robert J. Sawyer Books c/o Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 195 Allstate Parkway, Markham ON L3R 4T8, Canada; [www.robertjsawyerbooks.com].

A Scanner Darkly Philip K. Dick (Random House/Pantheon 0-375-42402-4, Feb 2006, $23.95, 189pp, tp); Graphic version of Dick’s novel (Doubleday 1977) composed of stills from the 2006 animated film.

A Scanner Darkly Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 1-4000-9690-1, May 2006, $12.95, 279pp, tp); Reissue (Doubleday 1977) SF novel. This is a movie tie-in edition; 23rd printing.

Vintage PKD Philip K. Dick (Random House/Vintage 1-4000-9607-3, Jun 2006, $11.95, 189pp, tp); Collection of 10 pieces: five novel excerpts, three stories, an autobiographical essay, and one letter.

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (Tor 0-812-50434-8, Dec 2006, $3.99, 116 + xii, pb); Reissue (Chapman & Hall 1843) classic Christmas ghost story, with a biography of Dickens, foreword, and afterword by Jane Yolen. 14th printing.

Christmas Carol and Other Holiday Tales Charles Dickens (Borders Classics 1-58726-422-6, 2006, $5.95, 224pp, tp); Reprint omnibus of three fantastic Christmas novels: A Christmas Carol (1843), The Chimes (1844), and A Cricket on the Hearth (1845).

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