The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Turn the Other Chick ed. Esther M. Friesner (Baen 1-4165-2053-8, Mar 2006, $7.99, 391pp, pb, cover by Mitch Foust); Reprint (Baen 2004) original anthology about woman warriors, fifth in the “Chicks” anthology series. This is copyrighted by Friesner and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

The Elements of His Dark Materials: A Guide to Philip Pullman’s Trilogy Laurie Frost (Fell Press, The 0-9759430-0-6, Jul 2006, $34.95, hc, cover by Jim Nelson); Non-fiction, reference, a guide to the trilogy with encyclopedic listings including every character, places (down to streets and buildings), worlds, science, social structures, and religious allusions, all listed with page citations. A bibliography is included. Foreword by Philip Pullman. The Fell Press, 113 McHenry Road 270, Buffalo Grove IL 60089.

Hounding the Moon P. R. Frost (DAW 0-7564-0389-8, Sep 2006, $24.95, 370pp, hc); Fantasy novel, the first in a series featuring Tess Noncoiré, a fantasy writer turned magical warrior, and bonded to a wily imp. Copyrighted by Phyllis Irene Radford.

The Eagle’s Throne Carlos Fuentes (Random House 1-4000-6247-0, Feb 2006, $26.95, 336pp, hc); Satirical epistolary near-future SF novel of Mexico after the US cuts off all their electronic communications. Translated by Kristina Cordero from the Spanish La Silla del aguila (Alfaguara Mexico 2002). First US edition (Bloomsbury 12/05).

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Revenge of the Cold Machines Junichi Fujisaku (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-073-6, Aug 2006, $8.95, 207pp, tp, cover by Kazuto Nakezawa); Collection of three SF novelization based on the anime show. Translated by Camellia Nieh from the Japanese (Tokuma Shoten 2004).

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: The Lost Memory Junichi Fujisaku (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-072-8, May 2006, $8.95, 212pp, tp, cover by Kazuto Nakezawa); SF novelization based on the world of the anime films and TV show. Translated by Camellia Nieh from the Japanese (Tokuma Shoten 2004).

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: White Maze Junichi Fujisaku (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-074-4, Dec 2006, $8.95, 220pp, tp, cover by Kazuto Nakazawa); SF novelization based on the anime, the third volume in the Stand Alone Complex sub-series. Translated by Camellia Nieh from the Japanese (Tokuma Shoten 2005).

Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost Cornelia Funke (Scholastic/The Chicken House 0-439-83308-6, Aug 2006, $4.99, 135pp, tp); Children’s humorous ghost story, the first in a series. Translated from the German Gespensterjaeger auf eisiger Spur (Loewe Verlag 1993) by Helena Ragg-Kirby. A hardcover edition (-84958-6, $16.99) was announced but not seen.

A Breath of Snow and Ashes Diana Gabaldon (Dell/Delta 0-385-34039-7, Sep 2006, $15.00, 980pp, tp); Reprint (Delacorte 2005) historical time-travel fantasy novel. Sixth in the “Outlander” series.

Wolf’s Trap W. D. Gagliani (Leisure 0-8439-5702-6, May 2006, $6.99, 373pp, pb); Reprint (Yard Dog Press 2003, not seen) werewolf novel.

Anansi Boys Neil Gaiman (HarperTorch 0-06-051519-8, Oct 2006, $7.99, 387pp, pb); Reprint (Morrow 2005) contemporary fantasy novel, sequel to American Gods. An international printing was announced for 5/06.

Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-051522-8, Oct 2006, $26.95, 360 + xxxi, hc); Collection of 23 stories, one original, and eight poems. Gaiman discusses the origins of each in his introduction. First US edition (Hodder Headline 9/06).

Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders Neil Gaiman (SFBC #1221406, Oct 2006, $13.49, 360pp, hc); Reprint (Morrow 2006) collection. This is similar to the Morrow edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean (HarperCollins 0-06-058703-2, Oct 2006, $7.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Dave McKean); Reprint (White Wolf 1997) quasi-fantasy children’s picturebook. This follows the 2004 deluxe edition, but drops the CD.

Good Omens Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-085396-4, Mar 2006, $29.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Hadyn Cornner); Reprint (Gollancz 1990) satirical fantasy novel. This adds a new foreword, some answers to frequently asked questions, and essays on each other by the authors. There are two versions of the dust jacket, one with Crowley and one with Aziraphale.

Good Omens Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (SFBC #1206514, Oct 2006, $12.99, 330pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns); Reprint (Gollancz 1990) satirical fantasy novel. This SFBC 50th Anniversary Edition follows text of the Morrow 2006 edition; it has ISBN 978-0-7394-7414-3, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Good Omens Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (HarperTorch 0-06-085398-0, Dec 2006, $7.99, 412pp, pb); Reprint (Gollancz 1990) satirical fantasy novel. This includes the added material of the Morrow 2006 edition.

One Hex of a Wedding Yasmine Galenorn (Berkley Prime Crime 0-425-21117-7, Aug 2006, $6.99, 260pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern); Mystery with supernatural/horror elements, fifth in the Chintz ’n China mystery series.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Bad Bargain Diana G. Gallagher (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1919-8, Dec 2006, $6.99, 192pp, pb); Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Charmed: Hurricane Hex Diana G. Gallagher (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1467-6, Feb 2006, $6.99, 213pp, pb); Young-adult novelization based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

Revenant Gaines Galloway (Wheatmark 1-58736-643-6, Aug 2006, $13.95, 155pp, tp); Original collection of 11 horror stories. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wheatmark.com] or from Wheatmark, 610 East Delano Street, Suite 104, Tucson AZ 85705.

The Killing Frost Scott Gamboe (Medallion Press 1-932815-98-8, Sep 2006, $6.99, 589pp, pb, cover by Tampa. James); SF space opera novel. Captain Arano Lakeland leads an elite military group in a covert war against “renegade” forces of the Bromidian Empire.

The Love Curse of the Rumbaughs Jack Gantos (Farrar Straus Giroux 0-374-33690-3, May 2006, $17.00, 185pp, hc, cover by Andrea Deszo); Young-adult humorous gothic novel with possible supernatural elements. A curse makes family members love too much.

Firebird R. Garcia y Robertson (Tor 0-765-31356-1, May 2006, $24.95, 320pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Fantasy novel. The orphan girl Aria helps a foreign knight return a Firebird egg to its nest.

The Valley of the Wolves Laura Gallego Garcia (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-58553-8, Apr 2006, $16.99, 247pp, hc, cover by Bill Tsukuda); Young-adult fantasy. Dana goes to study sorcery with the Maestro. Translated from the Spanish Valle de los Lobos (Ediciones SM 2000) by Margaret Sayers Peden.

Battlestar Galactica: The Cylons’ Secret Craig Shaw Gardner (Tor 0-765-31579-3, Aug 2006, $14.95, 302pp, tp); Novelization, the second based on the new version of the SF TV show. A hardcover edition (-31578-5, $25.95) was announced but not seen.

Bride of the Slime Monster Craig Shaw Gardner (Ace 0-441-07950-4, Sep 2006, $6.99, 213pp, pb); Reissue (Ace 1990) fantasy novel, second in the Cine Cycle or Cineverse Cycle. Second printing.

Revenge of the Fluffy Bunnies Craig Shaw Gardner (Ace 0-441-71833-7, Oct 2006, $6.99, 216pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez); Reissue (Ace 1990) fantasy novel, the third in the Cineverse Cycle. Third printing.

Slaves of the Volcano God Craig Shaw Gardner (Ace 0-441-76977-2, Aug 2006, $6.99, 213pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez); Reissue (Ace 1989) humorous fantasy novel, book on of the Cineverse Cycle.

Elidor Alan Garner (Harcourt/Odyssey Classics 0-15-205624-6, Mar 2006, $6.95, 173pp, tp, cover by Greg Call); Reprint (Collins 1965) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Moon of Gomrath Alan Garner (Harcourt/Odyssey 0-15-205630-0, Oct 2006, $6.95, 199pp, tp, cover by Greg Call); Reissue (Collins 1963) classic young-adult fantasy novel in the Tales of Alderley, sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. This has a new afterword by the author.

The Owl Service Alan Garner (Harcourt/Odyssey Classics 0-15-205618-1, Mar 2006, $6.95, 219pp, tp, cover by Greg Call); Reprint (Collins 1967) Carnegie Medal-winning young-adult fantasy novel.

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen Alan Garner (Harcourt/Odyssey 0-15-205636-X, Oct 2006, $6.95, 272pp, pb, cover by Greg Call); Reprint (Collins 1960) classic young-adult fantasy novel, a Tale of Alderley. This has a new afterword by the author.

Live Girls Ray Garton (Leisure 0-8439-5674-7, Aug 2006, $6.99, 337pp, pb); Reprint (Pocket 1987) vampire novel.

The Loveliest Dead Ray Garton (Leisure 0-8439-5648-8, Jan 2006, $6.99, 372pp, pb); Horror novel. A family’s new house is haunted.

Warhammer 40,000: Tales from the Dark Millennium ed. Marc Gascoigne & Christian Dunn (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-418-7, Nov 2006, $7.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Michael Komark); Original anthology of eight stories based on the collectible card game based on the fantasy roleplaying game, some previously published online. Introduction by Steve Horvath. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (10/06) edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: The Cold Hand of Betrayal ed. Marc Gascoigne & Christian Dunn (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-342-3, May 2006, $7.99, 252pp, pb, cover by Jeff Johnson); Original anthology of nine stories based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (4/06) edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer 40,000: Let the Galaxy Burn ed. Marc Gascoigne & Andy Jones (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-342-3, May 2006, $10.99, 750pp, tp, cover by Jim Burns) [Warhammer 40,000]; Anthology/omnibus of 38 stories based on the far-future SF roleplaying game, three original, most published first in Inferno! and previously anthologized in Into the Maelstrom (1999), Dark Imperium (2001), and Words of Blood (2002). Introduction by Gascoigne. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (4/06) edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

Grimm Reapings R. Patrick Gates (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1640-X, Feb 2006, $6.99, 382pp, pb); Horror novel, sequel to Grimm Memorials.

It Sleeps in Me Kathleen O’Neal Gear (Tor 0-765-35025-4, Jul 2006, $6.99, 298pp, pb, cover by Vince Natale); Reprint (Forge 2005) prehistoric novel with supernatural elements.

It Wakes in Me Kathleen O’Neal Gear (Tor/Forge 0-765-31482-7, Jul 2006, $13.95, 268pp, tp, cover by Vince Natale); Prehistoric novel with supernatural elements, sequel to It Sleeps in Me.

People of the Moon Kathleen O’Neal & W. Michael Gear (Tor 0-765-34758-X, Nov 2006, $7.99, 615pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo); Reprint (Forge 2005) associational pre-historical novel, 13th in the First North Americans series.

The Athena Factor W. Michael Gear (Tor/Forge 0-765-35023-8, Jul 2006, $7.99, 533pp, pb); Reprint (Forge 2005) thriller of genetic engineering.

Hot Blood X ed. Jeff Gelb & Michael Garrett (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1651-5, Apr 2006, $6.99, 335pp, pb); Reprint (Pocket 1998) original anthology of 17 stories, one a reprint, of erotic horror.

Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow David Gemmell (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-49457-1, Oct 2006, $14.95, 476pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant); Reprint (Bantam UK 2005) historical fantasy novel of ancient Troy.

Star Trek: Crucible: McCoy: Provenance of Shadows David R. George, III (Pocket 0-7434-9168-8, Sep 2006, $7.99, 627pp, pb); Star Trek novelization, the first book in a series. This is a 40th anniversary edition. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.

Star Trek: Crucible: Spock: The Fire and the Rose David R. George, III (Pocket 0-7434-9169-6, Dec 2006, $7.99, 388pp, pb, cover by John Picacio); Star Trek novelization, the third book in a series. This is a 40th anniversary edition. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.

Helen of Troy Margaret George (Penguin/Viking 0-670-03778-8, Aug 2006, $27.95, 611pp, hc); Fantasy novel based on Greek myth. Helen tells her story. Simultaneous with the Macmillan UK edition.

The Scientific Adventures of Baron Münchausen Hugo Gernsback (Apogee Books 0-9738203-5-7, Aug 2006, $9.95, 223pp, pb); Episodic SF novel, originally published as a serial in The Electrical Experimenter (1915-1917). Edited, abridged, and with a lengthy historical afterword by Robert Godwin. This is a WorldCon edition. Apogee Books, Box 62034, Burlington Ont Canada L7R 4K2; [www.apogeespacebooks.com].

Fire Maiden Tina Gerow (Triskelion Publishing 1-933874-37-6, Oct 2006, $7.99, 296pp, pb); Dark fantasy novel, sequel to Stone Maiden. Kefira must protect her pregnant sister from a Succubus queen and a vampire determined to steal the baby. Originally published as an ebook 8/06.

The Mephisto Club Tess Gerritsen (Ballantine 0-345-47699-9, Sep 2006, $25.95, 355pp, hc); Mystery with possible supernatural elements. Detective Jane Rizzoli traces a murder to a club devoted to proving Satan walks on Earth.

Boarding the Enterprise: Transporters, Tribbles and the Vulcan Death Grip in Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek ed. David Gerrold, Robert J. Sawyer & Leah Wilson (BenBella Books 978-1-932100-87-7, Aug 2006, $17.95, 214pp, tp) [Star Trek]; Non-fiction gathering of 14 essays on Star Trek. Authors include Norman Spinrad, D.C. Fontana, and Adam Roberts. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com]. info: leah@benbellabooks.com

Atlantis David Gibbins (Dell 0-553-58792-7, Oct 2006, $6.99, 465pp, pb); Thriller about a race to rediscover Atlantis. First US edition (Headline 2005).

Against Gravity Gary Gibson (Trafalgar Square/Tor UK 1-4050-3446-7, Jul 2006, $16.95, 378pp, tp, cover by Steve Rawlings); SF novel. First US edition (Tor UK 2005); this is the Tor UK edition, available in the US from Trafalgar Square, PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

The Wrekening Jayel Gibson (Synergy Books 1-933538-30-9, Aug 2006, $14.95, 427pp, tp, cover by Michele-lee Phelan); Fantasy novel in the Ancient Mirrors Tales series. Cwen and her companions seek the Wreken Wyrm shards to stop evil from attacking their land. Synergy Books, 2100 Kramer Lane, Suite 300, Austin TX 78758; [www.bookpros.com]; 512-478-2028.

Count Zero William Gibson (Ace 0-441-01367-8, Mar 2006, $14.00, 308pp, tp); Reprint (Arbor House 1986) SF novel.

Pucker Melanie Gideon (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-055-7, May 2006, $16.99, 273pp, hc); Young-adult fantasy. A severely scarred young man travels to another world where his looks are restored in exchange for his freedom.

Alpha City 2050 James Gillam & Julie Johnston (Apogee Books 0-9738203-1-4, Aug 2006, $9.95, 190pp, pb); Young-adult near-future SF novel, the first in the Ticket to Orbit series following the space adventures of Jax Janssen. Apogee Books, Box 62034, Burlington Ont Canada L7R 4K2; [www.apogeespacebooks.com].

Hammerjack Marc Giller (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58786-2, Sep 2006, $6.99, 449pp, pb); Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2005) SF noir thriller.

Prodigal Marc Giller (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38332-9, Oct 2006, $12.00, 404pp, tp, cover by John Warden); SF novel, sequel to Hammerjack. Ex-hammerjack Lea Prism, now a corporate spook, fights to stop anti-technology terrorism.

Strange Birds Judith Heide Gilliland (Farrar Straus Giroux 0-374-37275-6, May 2006, $17.00, 233pp, hc, cover by Jim LaMarche); Young-adult fantasy novel. Newly orphaned Anna befriends a herd of tiny winged horses. A first novel.

The Ring of Words Peter Gilliver, Jeremy Marshall & Edmund Weiner (Oxford University Press 0-19-861069-6, Apr 2006, $25.00, 240 + xvi, hc); Non-fiction look at Tolkien’s involvement in the compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary and 100 of the most interesting words Tolkien used in his own writing. Includes bibiliography and index. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Candle in a Bottle Carolyn Ives Gilman (Aqueduct Press 1-933500-07-7, May 2006, $9.00, 103pp, ph); SF novella in perfect-bound chapbook form. Part of the Conversation Pieces chapbook series. Aqueduct Press, PO Box 95787, Seattle WA 98145-2787; [www.aqueductpress.com].

Bring It On Laura Anne Gilman (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80240-4, Jul 2006, $14.95, 377pp, tp); Contemporary urban fantasy/mystery novel, third in the Retrievers series.

Grail Quest, Book 2: Morgain’s Revenge Laura Anne Gilman (HarperCollins 0-06-077282-4, Jul 2006, $10.99, 280pp, hc, cover by Don Seegmiller); Young-adult fantasy with Arthurian elements, the second in the Grail Quest trilogy. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.

Grail Quest, Book 3: The Shadow Companion Laura Anne Gilman (HarperCollins 0-06-077285-9, Nov 2006, $10.99, 250pp, hc, cover by Don Seegmiller); Young-adult fantasy with Arthurian elements, the third in the Grail Quest trilogy. Copyrighted by Parachute Publishing.

Grail Quest: The Camelot Spell Laura Anne Gilman (HarperCollins 0-06-077279-4, Mar 2006, $10.99, 291pp, hc, cover by Don Seegmiller); Young-adult fantasy with Arthurian elements, the first in the Grail Quest trilogy. Copyrighted by Parachute Press.

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