The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Strange Relations Philip José Farmer (Baen 1-4165-0934-8, Feb 2006, $13.00, 476pp, tp, cover by Clyde Caldwell) Omnibus of three books: novels The Lovers (1961) and Flesh (1968) and collection Strange Relations (1960).

Tarzan Alive: A Definitive Biography of Lord Greystoke Philip José Farmer (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-6921-8, Apr 2006, $19.95, 312 + lxxiii, tp, cover by Jean-Paul Goude) [Tarzan] Reprint (Doubleday 1972) novel in the form of a biography, complete with bibliography and index. This adds two additional short pieces. New foreword by Win Scott Eckert and new introduction by Mike Resnick. Order from University of Nebraska Press, PO Box 84555, Lincoln NE 68501-4555; 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.bisonbooks.com].

Heir of Stone S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0321-9, Jan 2006, $7.99, 642pp, pb, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Cloudmages] Reprint (DAW 2005) Celtic fantasy novel, third in “The Cloudmages” series. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.

Conflagration Mick Farren (Tor 0-765-31363-4, Jun 2006, $27.95, 396pp, hc) [Kindling] Fantasy novel, sequel to Kindling.

Kindling Mick Farren (Tor 0-765-34580-3, Feb 2006, $7.99, 416pp, pb, cover by David Seeley) Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel. Four youngsters come together to battle the Dark Things attacking the New World.

Warhammer 40,000: Blind Matt Farrer (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-373-3, Aug 2006, $7.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Shira Calpurnia] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, the third in the Shira Calpurnia sub-series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (7/06) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Final Destination 3 Christa Faust (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-319-9, Jan 2006, $7.99, 409pp, pb) [Final Destination] Movie novelization. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but has only US and Canadian prices.

Friday the 13th: The Jason Strain Christa Faust (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-320-2, Jan 2006, $7.99, 412pp, pb) [Friday the 13th] Novelization based on the character from the movies. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This is a 25th anniversary (of the movie) edition; it is simultaneous with and has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

The Battle for Azeroth: Adventure, Alliance and Addiction: Insights into the World of Warcraft ed. Bill Fawcett (BenBella Books 978-1-932100-84-6, Aug 2006, $17.95, 287pp, tp) Non-fiction gathering of 13 essays exploring the popularity of the Massive Multiplayer Role-Playing Game. Authors include Justina Robson, James M. Ward, and Jody Lynn Nye. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 617, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

LiftPort ed. Bill Fawcett, Michael Laine & Tom Nugent, Jr. (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-109-2, Jun 2006, $16.95, 308pp, tp) Anthology of six SF stories, four novel excerpts (all reprint) and 26 non-fiction articles about space elevators. Authors of original fiction include Jody Lynn Nye, Todd McCaffrey, and John Helfers.

The Golden Amazon of Venus John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-082-7, Aug 2006, $16.00, 131pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) Collection/fix-up novel of four stories about a girl lost on Venus and raised by natives, originally published in Fantastic Adventures, precursors to Fearn’s Golden Amazon series. Edited by Philip Harbottle, whose introduction discusses the stories’ history and how Fearn borrowed elements from the stories for his later series. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

Chameleon Planet John Russell Fearn & Philip Harbottle (Gryphon Books 1-58250-080-0, Aug 2006, $16.00, 126pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel, the 27th in the Golden Amazon series created by Fearn, written by Harbottle, expanding on two non-Amazon SF stories by Fearn. Harbottle discusses his process in an introduction; a reprint article on the entire series is included. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

Witch Circle Debbie Federici & Susan Vaught (Llewellyn 0-7387-0935-2, May 2006, $8.95, 249pp, tp) [L.O.S.T.] Young-adult fantasy novel, the third in the L.O.S.T. trilogy.

Conspiracy Game Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-14216-6, Nov 2006, $7.99, 336pp, pb) [GhostWalkers] Paranormal romantic suspense novel, fourth in the GhostWalkers series about genetically enhanced soldiers.

Conspiracy Game Christine Feehan (SFBC, Dec 2006, $11.99, 336pp, hc) [GhostWalkers] Reprint (Jove 2006) paranormal romantic suspense novel, fourth in the GhostWalkers series about genetically enhanced soldiers. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7425-9; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

Dangerous Tides Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-14154-2, Jul 2006, $7.99, 354pp, pb, cover by Dan O’Leary) [Drake Sisters] Paranormal romance in the Drake Sisters series. Libby Drake’s healing power attracts dangerous attention.

Dangerous Tides Christine Feehan (SFBC #1215296, Sep 2006, $11.99, 293pp, hc) [Drake Sisters] Reprint (Jove 2006, not seen) paranormal romance in the Drake Sisters series. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7117-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dark Celebration Christine Feehan (Berkley 0-425-21167-3, Sep 2006, $23.95, 372pp, hc) [Carpathian] Paranormal romantic suspense/dark fantasy novel in the Carpathian series, bringing together characters from previous books. Carpathians from around the world gather to oppose those who would exterminate them.

Dark Celebration Christine Feehan (SFBC #1219218, Sep 2006, $11.99, 318pp, hc, cover by Larry Rostant) [Carpathian] Reprint (Berkley 2006) paranormal romantic suspense novel in the Carpathian series. This is similar to the Berkley edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dark Demon Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-14088-0, Apr 2006, $7.99, 531pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Carpathian] Romantic vampire novel in the Carpathian series. First US edition (Piatkus 3/06).

Dark Demon Christine Feehan (SFBC #1201262, Apr 2006, $10.99, 309pp, hc) [Carpathian] Reprint (Piatkus 2006) romantic vampire novel in the Carpathian series. This has ISBN 0-7394-6360-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dark Desire Christine Feehan (Leisure 0-8439-5653-4, Jan 2006, $7.99, 369pp, pb) [Carpathian] Reprint (Love Spell 1999) romantic vampire novel, the second in the Carpathian series.

Fever Christine Feehan (Berkley 0-425-20751-X, Jan 2006, $14.00, 406pp, tp) [Leopard People] Collection/omnibus of the novel Wild Rain (2004) and novella “The Awakening” about the Leopard People.

Passionella and other stories Jules Feiffer (Fantagraphic Books 1-56097-097-9, Aug 2006, $19.95, unpaginated, hc, cover by Jules Feiffer) Graphic anthology of nine pieces, including the title Cinderella take-off. Volume four of The Collected Works of Jules Feiffer. Illustrated by the author. Introduction by Gary Groth.

Exile’s Return Raymond E. Feist (HarperTorch 0-380-80327-5, Apr 2006, $7.99, 343pp, pb) [Conclave of Shadows] Reprint (Voyager 2004) fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, the third book of Conclave of Shadows.

Flight of the Nighthawks Raymond E. Feist (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-079278-7, Apr 2006, $25.95, 347pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Riftwar: Darkwar Saga] Fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, first volume in the Darkwar Saga. First US edition (Voyager 9/05).

Flight of the Nighthawks Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #1206928, Apr 2006, $13.99, 947pp, hc, cover by Paul Robinson) [Riftwar: Darkwar Saga] Reprint (Voyager 2005) fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, first volume in the Darkwar Saga. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Honored Enemy Raymond E. Feist & William R. Forstchen (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-079283-3, Jul 2006, $13.95, 323pp, tp, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Riftwar: Legends] Fantasy novel. The first book of The Legends of the Riftwar series. First US edition (Voyager 8/01).

Honored Enemy Raymond E. Feist & William R. Forstchen (SFBC #1215342, Jul 2006, $12.99, 323pp, hc, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Riftwar: Legends] Reprint (Voyager 2001) fantasy novel. The first book of The Legends of the Riftwar series. This has ISBN 978-0-06-079283-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Wood Boy/The Burning Man Raymond E. Feist & Tad Williams (Dabel Brothers 0-9764011-1-8, Jan 2006, $14.95, unpaginated, tp) Graphic novel version of novellas by Feist and Williams, adapted by Sean J. Jordan with art by Brett Booth, Mat Broome, and Abdul Rashid.

Spectrum 13: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 1-59929-002-2, Oct 2006, $39.95, 224pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) Art yearbook, this covers 2005 with reproductions of over 400 works by over 300 artists, chosen by a jury. Arnie Fenner discusses “The Year in Review”. This includes a profile of Grand Master Award winner Jeffrey Jones, and an essay on the effect of Hurricane Katrina on the art community by William Joyce. A trade paperback edition (-001-4, $29.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1919, Nevada City CA 95959; [www.underwoodbooks.com].

Revenants Paul Féval (Black Coat Press 1-932983-70-8, Jul 2006, $22.95, 331pp, tp, cover by Arnaud Demaegd) Gothic ghost novel translated/adapted and with notes, introduction, and afterword by Brian Stableford from the French (Cadot 1852 as La soeur des fantomes); this follows the 1881 revised text (Palmé as Une histoire de revenants). This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.blackcoatpress.com], or from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416.

The Big Over Easy Jasper Fforde (SFBC #1193314, Jan 2006, $10.99, 383pp, tp, cover by Tom Gauld) [Nursery Crimes] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2005) humorous fantasy detective novel, first in the new “Nursery Crimes” series. This has ISBN 0-7394-6432-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back cover.

The Big Over Easy Jasper Fforde (Penguin 0-14-303723-4, Aug 2006, $14.00, 385pp, tp, cover by Tom Gauld) [Nursery Crimes] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2005) humorous fantasy detective novel, first in the new Nursery Crimes series.

The Fourth Bear Jasper Fforde (Penguin/Viking 0-670-03772-9, Aug 2006, $24.95, 382pp, hc, cover by Tom Gauld) [Nursery Crimes] Humorous fantasy detective novel, second in the Nursery Crimes series after The Big Over Easy. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 7/06).

The Fourth Bear Jasper Fforde (SFBC #1220855, Sep 2006, $12.99, 382pp, hc, cover by Tom Gauld) [Nursery Crimes] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2006) humorous fantasy detective novel, second in the Nursery Crimes series after The Big Over Easy. This is similar to the Viking edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Something Rotten Jasper Fforde (Penguin 0-14-303541-X, Aug 2005, $14.00, 389pp, tp, cover by Viktor Koen) [Thursday Next] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2004) humorous fantasy novel, fourth in the series featuring Thursday Next. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now.

Bottomfeeder B. H. Fingerman (Dark Horse Comics/M Press 1-59582-097-3, Dec 2006, $12.95, 269pp, tp) Vampire novel. Phil Merman is a vampire with a soul-killing job, no friends, and ethics that force him to feed on society’s dregs.

Blood and Thunder: The Life and Art of Robert E. Howard Mark Finn (MonkeyBrain Books 1-932265-21-X, Nov 2006, $15.95, 264pp, tp, cover by John Picacio) Biography, taking a special look at the influence of Howard’s Texas roots. Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. This includes bibliography and index. Order from MonkeyBrain, PO Box 200126, Austin TX 78720; [info@monkeybrainbooks.com]; [www.monkeybrainbooks.com]. [Robert E. Howard]

Corbenic Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-072470-6, Sep 2006, $16.99, 281pp, hc, cover by Douglas Mullen) Young-adult fantasy novel, a reworking of the story of Perceval and the Holy Grail. Cal’s attempt to run away from his mother’s drinking and madness leads him to the castle of the Fisher King. First US edition (Red Fox 7/02).

Darkhenge Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-078582-9, Mar 2006, $15.99, 340pp, hc, cover by Ryan Obermeyer) Young-adult fantasy novel. Rob stumbles into the labyrinthine Unworld where he finds his comatose sister’s spirit. First US edition (Bodley Head 3/05).

Day of the Scarab Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-057163-2, Jun 2006, $16.99, 400pp, hc, cover by Nenad Jakesevic) [Oracle Prophecies] Young-adult fantasy novel, the third in “The Oracle Prophecies” series set in a land combining elements out of the ancient worlds of Egypt and Greece. First US edition (Hodder Children’s Books 6/05 as Scarab).

The Sphere of Secrets Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-057160-8, Jun 2006, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Nenad Jakesevic) [Oracle Prophecies] Reprint (Hodder Children’s Books 2004 as The Archon) young-adult fantasy novel, the second in a “The Oracle Prophecies” series.

The Rose of the World Jude Fisher (DAW 0-7564-0337-5, Mar 2006, $7.99, 671pp, pb, cover by Matthew Stawicki) [Fool’s Gold] Reprint (DAW 2005) fantasy novel, third in the Fool’s Gold trilogy. Fisher is a pen name for Jane Johnson.

The Ranger’s Apprentice, Book One: The Ruins of Gorlan John Flanagan (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240663-5, Aug 2006, $6.99, 249pp, tp, cover by John Blackford) [Ranger’s Apprentice] Reprint (Random House Australia 2004) young-adult fantasy, first in the “Ranger’s Apprentice” series.

The Ranger’s Apprentice, Book Two: The Burning Bridge John Flanagan (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-24455-7, Jun 2006, $16.99, 262pp, hc, cover by John Blackford) [Ranger’s Apprentice] Young-adult fantasy, second in the Ranger’s Apprentice series. Will and his friends uncover Morgareth’s new plot to defeat the Kingdom of Araluen. First US edition (Random House Australia 5/05).

Best Laid Plans Constance O’Day Flannery (Tor 0-765-35403-9, Jun 2006, $6.99, 344pp, pb) [Guardian] Fantasy romance novel, the first in the Guardian series about a group of close women friends who dabble in magic.

Twice in a Lifetime Constance O’Day Flannery (Tor 0-765-35404-7, Dec 2006, $6.99, 292pp, pb) Fantasy romance about the Yellow Brick Road Gang and their spiritual searches.

Graven Images: Three Stories Paul Fleischman (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2984-7, Mar 2006, $5.99, 116pp, tp, cover by Bagram Ibatoulline) Reprint (Harper 1982) young-adult collection of three spooky stories, only one with definite fantasy elements. A Newbery Honor book. This has a new afterword by the author. A hardcover edition (-2775-5, $16.99) is also available.

The Exile and the Sorcerer Jane Fletcher (Bold Strokes Books 1-933110-32-5, Feb 2006, $15.95, 314pp, tp, cover by Tobias Brenner) [Lyremouth Chronicles] Fantasy novel, book one of the Lyremouth Chronicles. This is a “new revised edition” previously published as parts one and two of Lorimal’s Chalice (Fortitude Press 2002, not seen).

The Traitor and the Chalice Jane Fletcher (Bold Strokes Books 1-933110-43-0, Jun 2006, $15.95, 335pp, tp, cover by Tobias Brenner) [Lyremouth Chronicles] Fantasy novel, book two of the Lyremouth Chronicles. This is a “new revised edition” previously published as parts three and four of Lorimal’s Chalice (Fortitude Press 2002, not seen).

The Oracle’s Queen Lynn Flewelling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58345-X, Jul 2006, $7.50, 559pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Tamir] Fantasy novel, third in the Tamir trilogy set hundreds of years before the Nightrunner series. Simultaneous with the UK (Voyager) edition.

1812: The Rivers of War Eric Flint (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46568-7, Nov 2006, $7.99, 534pp, pb) [Trail of Glory] Reprint (Del Rey 2005 as The Rivers of War) alternate-history SF novel of the War of 1812.

1824: The Arkansas War Eric Flint (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46569-5, Dec 2006, $25.95, 427pp, hc) [Trail of Glory] Alternate-history SF novel.

1634: The Ram Rebellion Eric Flint & Virginia DeMarce (Baen 1-4165-2060-0, May 2006, $25.00, 496pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [1632] Original anthology of 19 stories set in the alternate world of 1632.

1635: The Cannon Law Eric Flint & Andrew Dennis (Baen 1-4165-0938-0, Oct 2006, $26.00, 420pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [1632] SF novel in the series begun in 1632, sequel to 1634. The temporally displaced Americans’ diplomatic efforts in 1635 Rome are complicated by scheming cardinals and other conflicts within the Catholic church.

The Dance of Time Eric Flint & David Drake (Baen 1-4165-0931-3, Feb 2006, $26.00, 468pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) [Belisarius] SF alternate-history novel, sixth and apparently final in the Belisarius series.

The Rats, the Bats & the Ugly Eric Flint & Dave Freer (Baen 1-4165-2078-3, Aug 2006, $7.99, 521pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Rats, Bats & Vats] Reprint (Baen 2004) humorous military SF novel, sequel to Rats, Bats, & Vats.

Boundary Eric Flint & Ryk E. Spoor (Baen 1-4165-0932-1, Mar 2006, $26.00, 457pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Boundary] SF novel. The discovery of a strange fossil on Earth leads a paleontologist to Mars.

Boundary Eric Flint & Ryk E. Spoor (SFBC #1205596, Apr 2006, $12.99, 457pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Boundary] Reprint (Baen 2006) SF novel. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Grantville Gazette II ed. Eric Flint (Baen 1-4165-2051-1, Mar 2006, $25.00, 324pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [1632] Shared-world alternate-history anthology of seven stories and a short novel, An Invisible War by Danita Ewing, plus four non-fiction articles, all set in the universe of 1632 and originally published online in the eponymous e-zine; submission guidelines are included. Preface and afterword by Flint.

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