The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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The Sword of Straw Amanda Hemingway (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46080-4, Apr 2006, $12.95, 320pp, tp, cover by Greg Spalenka); Fantasy novel, second in the Sangreal trilogy after The Greenstone Grail. First US edition (Voyager 11/05 as The Traitor’s Sword).

Against All Enemies John G. Hemry (Ace 0-441-01382-1, Jan 2006, $7.99, 336pp, pb); Military SF legal novel, the fourth featuring starship legal officer Paul Sinclair.

Traitor to the Blood Barb & J. C. Hendee (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46066-9, Jan 2006, $23.95, 355pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone); Dark fantasy vampire novel, fourth in The Noble Dead saga begun with Dhampir.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Portal Through Time Alice Henderson (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1918-X, Nov 2006, $6.99, 332pp, pb); Novelization based on characters from the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

The Labyrinth Key Howard V. Hendrix (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45597-5, Feb 2006, $6.99, 425pp, pb, cover by Stanislaw Fernandes); Reprint (Del Rey 2004) near-future SF novel.

Spears of God Howard V. Hendrix (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45598-3, Dec 2006, $14.95, 395pp, tp); Near-future SF novel featuring characters from The Labyrinth Key. Four mute children may hold the key to saving the planet.

Hunters of Dune Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Tor 0-765-31292-1, Aug 2006, $27.95, 524pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll); SF novel, the first of two volumes in the seventh and final novel in Frank Herbert’s original Dune Chronicles, based on an outline by Frank Herbert. Copyrighted by Herbert Properties.

Hunters of Dune Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (SFBC #1219694, Sep 2006, $14.99, 524pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll); Reprint (Tor 2006) SF novel. in a prequel series set 10,000 years before Frank Herbert’s Dune series. Copyrighted by Herbert Limited Partnership.

The Road to Dune Frank & Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Tor 0-765-35370-9, Sep 2006, $7.99, 426pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll); Reprint (Tor 2005) collection of Dune pieces, some by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, plus unpublished items by Frank Herbert.

Nobody True James Herbert (Tor 0-765-35061-0, Oct 2006, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Blacksheep); Reprint (Macmillan UK 2003) horror novel.

Magic: The Gathering: Dissension Cory J. Herndon (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4001-8, May 2006, $6.99, 313pp, pb, cover by Zoltan Boros & Sziksai); Novelization based on the card game, book three in the Ravnica Cycle. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Magic: The Gathering: Guildpact Cory J. Herndon (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3989-3, Jan 2006, $6.99, 306pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood); Novelization based on the card game, book two in the Ravnica Cycle. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Dragon’s Eye James A. Hetley (Ace 0-441-01372-4, Nov 2006, $7.99, 355pp, pb, cover by Lori Earley); Reprint (Ace 2005) contemporary fantasy novel.

Dragon’s Teeth James A. Hetley (Ace 0-441-01431-3, Nov 2006, $14.00, 327pp, tp, cover by Don Seegmiller); Contemporary fantasy novel, sequel to Dragon’s Eye.

Mystic Empire Tracy & Laura Hickman (Warner Aspect 0-446-53107-3, Apr 2006, $25.95, 400pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki); Fantasy novel, book three of The Bronze Canticles.

Mystic Empire Tracy & Laura Hickman (SFBC #1209644, Apr 2006, $12.99, 400pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki); Reprint (Warner Aspect 2006) fantasy novel, book three of The Bronze Canticles. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Mystic Quest Tracy & Laura Hickman (Warner 0-446-61223-5, Mar 2006, $6.99, 575pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki); Reprint (Warner Aspect 2005) fantasy novel, book two of The Bronze Canticles.

Samurai Jason Hightman (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-054014-1, Sep 2006, $15.99, 310pp, hc, cover by Vince Natale); Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Saint of Dragons.

The Cry of the Icemark Stuart Hill (Scholastic 0-439-68627-X, Jun 2006, $8.99, 472pp, tp); Reprint (The Chicken House UK 2005) young-adult fantasy, first in the Icemark Chronicles trilogy. This includes a CD-ROM of supplemental material taped to the front cover.

Goblin Quest Jim C. Hines (DAW 0-7564-0400-2, Nov 2006, $6.99, 346pp, pb, cover by Mel Grant); Reprint (Five Star 2004 as GoblinQuest) fantasy novel.

Waking Lazarus T. L. Hines (Bethany House 0-7642-0204-9, Jul 2006, $18.99, 297pp, hc); Christian thriller. A man, famous for repeatedly coming back from the dead, seeks anonymity in Montana, only to find a mysterious evil stalks his new town. Bethany House, 11400 Hampshire Ave. S., Bloomington MN 55438; [www.bethanyhouse.com]; 800-328-6109.

American Morons Glen Hirshberg (Earthling Publications 0-9766339-8-1, Oct 2006, $24.00, 191pp, hc, cover by Jonas Yip); Collection of seven stories, two original and the rest all somewhat revised, with story notes by the author on the origins of each. A signed, limited editon of 150 ($50.00) is sold out; a lettered, traycased edition of 26 ($250.00) is also available. Earthling Publications, PO Box 413, Northborough MA 01532; [www.earthlingpub.com].

Rabbit Heart Colleen Hitchcock (Pocket 1-4165-0951-8, May 2006, $14.00, 360pp, tp); Historical novel with elements of dark fantasy. A woman in 1891 England literally kills men with sex, then has trouble with their ghosts.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Star Andy Hoare (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-375-X, Sep 2006, $7.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley); Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (8/06) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Forest Mage Robin Hobb (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-075763-9, Sep 2006, $25.95, 718pp, hc, cover by Christopher Vacher); Fantasy novel, the second in the Soldier Son trilogy. First US edition (Voyager 7/06).

Forest Mage Robin Hobb (SFBC #1219389, Sep 2006, $13.99, 718pp, hc, cover by Christopher Vacher); Reprint (Voyager 2006) fantasy novel, the second in the Soldier Son trilogy. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Shaman’s Crossing Robin Hobb (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-075828-7, Sep 2006, $7.99, 591pp, pb); Reprint (Voyager 2005) fantasy novel, the first in the Soldier Son trilogy. Hobb also writes as Megan Lindholm.

Raffy’s Shapes Tamar Hodes (Dufour/Accent Press 1-905170-17-3, Dec 2006, $13.95, 305pp, tp); Fantasy novel about a painter who is also a shapechanger. A first novel. This first US edition is the Accent Press UK (2006) edition. Order from Dufour Editions, PO Box 7, Chester Springs PA 19425-0007; 610-458-5005; [www.dufoureditions.com].

Hellboy: On Earth as it Is in Hell Brian Hodge (SFBC #1205669, Jan 2006, $10.99, 359pp, hc, cover by Mike Mignola); Reprint (Pocket Star 2005) novelization based on the dark fantasy movie and comic book by Mike Mignola. Copyrighted by Mike Mignola. This has ISBN 0-7394-6265-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

World of Hurt Brian Hodge (Earthling Publications 0-9766339-7-3, Jul 2006, $40.00, 151pp, hc, cover by Robert Sammelin); Dark fantasy novel. Andrei’s near-death experience makes him aware of a war between good and evil. Foreword by Stephen Jones. introduction by Brian Keene, and afterword by the author. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a lettered edition ($250.00) is also available. Earthling Publications, PO Box 413, Northborough MA 01532; [earthlingpub@yahoo.com]; [www.earthlingpub.com].

To Ride a Rathorn P. C. Hodgell (Meisha Merlin 978-1-59222-102-8, Aug 2006, $25.95, 472pp, hc, cover by Christian McGrath); Fantasy novel, sequel to Seeker’s Mask in the adventures of Jamethiel Priest’s-bane. Meisha Merlin, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.MeishaMerlin.com].

The Ghost Pirates and Other Revenants of the Seas William Hope Hodgson (Night Shade Books 1-892389-41-X, Jun 2005, $35.00, 541pp, hc, cover by Jason Van Hollander); Collection of 29 stories, volume three of The Collected Stories of William Hope Hodgson. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now.

The Night Land and Other Perilous Romances William Hope Hodgson (Night Shade Books 1-892389-42-8, Dec 2005, $35.00, 487 + x, hc, cover by Jason Van Hollander); Collection of the novel The Night Land (Eveleigh Nash 1912) and six romantic “woman’s” stories, This is volume four of The Collected Fiction of William Hope Hodgson. Edited and with an introduction and note on the texts by Jeremy Lassen. Order from Night Shade Books, 1470 NW Saltzman Road, Portland OR 97229; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

No Time Like Show Time Michael Hoeye (Penguin/Speak 0-14-240563-9, Feb 2006, $7.99, 277pp, tp, cover by Chris Inns); Reprint (Putnam 2004) young-adult talking-animal fantasy mystery novel, third in the ’Hermux Tantamoq’ series.

The Foretelling Alice Hoffman (Little Brown 0-316-15409-1, Sep 2006, $7.99, 182pp, tp); Reprint (Little Brown 2005) young-adult fantasy novel. This includes a reader’s guide.

Stravaganza: City of Flowers Mary Hoffman (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-749-2, Oct 2006, $7.95, 488pp, tp, cover by Carol Lawson); Reprint (Bloomsbury 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the alternate world/timeslip series.

Catalyst Nina Kiriki Hoffman (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-38-4, Oct 2006, $14.95, 171pp, tp); SF novel of first contact. A teen on a colony planet stumbles on a cave full of unknown aliens. Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th St. #139, San Francisco CA 94107; [www.tachyonpublications.com].

Spirits That Walk in Shadow Nina Kiriki Hoffman (Penguin/Viking 0-670-06071-2, Oct 2006, $17.99, 306pp, hc, cover by Daniel Dos Santos); Young adult dark fantasy novel. College freshmen try to stop a soul demon from feeding on one girl’s emotions.

Science Fiction America David J. Hogan (McFarland 0-7864-2149-5, Apr 2006, $45.00, 280pp, hc); Non-fiction, a collection of essays about ways SF films reflect and comment on issues of their time. Includes notes, references, and index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com].

Kicking the Sacred Cow James P. Hogan (Baen 1-4165-2073-2, Jul 2006, $7.99, 515pp, pb, cover by Allan Pollock); Reprint (Baen 2004) associational non-fiction, an examination of dogma and hidebound attitudes in the sciences.

Mission to Minerva James P. Hogan (Baen 1-4165-2090-2, Oct 2006, $7.99, 549pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton); Reprint (Baen 2005) SF novel.

The Two Moons James P. Hogan (Baen 1-4165-0936-4, Apr 2006, $7.99, 595pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Giants]; Omnibus of Inherit the Stars (1977) and The Gentle Giants of Ganymede (1978), with a new introduction by Hogan on the inspiration for the novels.

The Museum of Lost Wonder Jeff Hoke (Weiser 1-57863-364-8, Aug 2006, $49.95, 160pp, hc, cover by Jeff Hoke); Art book, a guide to an imaginary science museum, telling the story of everything.

Chromosome 8 Peter Hold (ibooks 1-59687-153-9, Dec 2005, $22.95, 266pp, hc); Horror novel/thriller. A researcher triggers long-dormant genes that magnify human bloodlust.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Carnival of Souls Nancy Holder (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1182-0, Apr 2006, $6.99, 302pp, pb); Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Daughter of the Flames Nancy Holder (Harlequin/Silhouette Bombshell 0-373-51407-7, Oct 2006, $4.99, 292pp, pb); Paranormal romance, the first in The Gifted trilogy. Would-be cop Isabella “Izzy” DeMarco starts reading minds and meets a mysterious man who introduces her to powers she never knew existed.

Pretty Little Devils Nancy Holder (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-030-1, Feb 2006, $14.99, 250pp, hc); Associational young-adult horror novel about a clique of popular girls.

Pretty Little Devils Nancy Holder (Penguin/Razorbill 978-1-59514-149-1, Dec 2006, $6.99, 264pp, tp); Reprint (Razorbill 2006) associational young-adult horror novel.

Wicked: Legacy & Spellbound Nancy Holder & Debbie Viguie (Simon Pulse 0-7607-8940-1, Jun 2006, $6.95, 315 + 340pp, tp); Young-adult omnibus of two dark fantasy novels in the series about a family of witches: Wicked: Legacy (2003) and Wicked: Spellbound (2003). This is a special exclusive edition for Barnes & Noble.

Wicked: Witch & Curse Nancy Holder & Debbie Viguie (Simon Pulse 0-7607-8320-9, Jun 2006, $6.95, 361 + 291pp, tp); Young-adult omnibus of two dark fantasy novels in the series about witches: Wicked: Witch (2002) and Wicked: Curse (2003). This is a special exclusive edition for Barnes & Noble.

Mythago Wood Robert Holdstock (SFBC #1206509, Jul 2006, $10.99, 260pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns); Reprint (Gollancz 1984) fantasy novel. This SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection edition has ISBN 987-0-7394-7010-7; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Prince of Ice Emma Holly (Berkley Sensation 0-425-21259-9, Nov 2006, $7.99, 294pp, pb); Dark fantasy paranormal romance, the second in the Demon World series after The Demon’s Daughter. Part-demon Xishi is bought as a sex slave for an old childhood friend.

Prince of Ice Emma Holly (SFBC #1220878, Jan 2007, $11.99, 294pp, hc); Reprint (Berkley Sensation 2006) dark fantasy paranormal romance, the second in the Demon World series. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7624-6; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

You Don’t Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps Tom Holt (Trafalgar Square/Orbit 1-84149-283-3, Sep 2006, $22.95, 346pp, hc); Humorous fantasy novel in the J.W. Wells & Co. series. This first US edition (Orbit 2/06) is the Orbit edition with stickers. Distributed in the US by Trafalgar Square, PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

The Monsters: Mary Shelley & the Curse of Frankenstein Dorothy & Thomas Hoobler (Little Brown 0-316-00078-7, May 2006, $24.95, 375pp, hc, cover by Henry Fuseli); Non-fiction, a historical/biographical look at the people and events surrounding the creation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Includes notes, bibliograpy, and index. [Mary W. Shelley]

Evil Star Anthony Horowitz (Scholastic Press 0-439-67996-6, Aug 2006, $17.99, 318pp, hc, cover by Justin Brandstater); Young-adult horror novel, second in The Gatekeepers series, significantly re-written from the Pentagram series from the 1980s. First US edition (Walker UK 4/06).

Fantasy: The Best of the Year: 2006 Edition ed. Rich Horton (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-5650-2, Jun 2006, $13.95, 336pp, tp, cover by John William Waterhouse); Best-of-the-year anthology of 19 stories, with an introduction on the year in fantasy by the editor. Authors include Gene Wolfe, Neil Giaman, and Peter S. Beagle. Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.prime-books.com].

Science Fiction: The Best of the Year: 2006 Edition ed. Rich Horton (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-5649-9, Sep 2006, $13.95, 334pp, tp, cover by Les Edwards); Best-of-the-year anthology with 15 stories and a look at the year 2005 by the editor. Authors include Michael Swanwick, Joe Haldeman, and Alastair Reynolds. Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.wildsidepress.com].

The Possibility of an Island Michel Houellebecq (Random House/Knopf 0-307-26349-5, May 2006, $24.95, 337pp, tp); SF novel. A man’s memoir is commented on by his future clone. Translated from the French La Possibilite d’un Ile (Fayard 2005) by Gavin Bowd. First US edition (Weidenfeld & Nicholson 11/05).

The Hidden Stars Madeline Howard (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-057589-1, Mar 2006, $7.99, 381pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll); Reprint (Eos 2004) fantasy novel, the first book of The Rune of Unmaking.

The Conquering Sword of Conan Robert E. Howard (SFBC #1202808, Jan 2006, $13.99, 393pp, hc, cover by Gregory Manchess); Reprint (Del Rey 2005) collection of five Conan stories, plus drafts, synopses, etc. This was originally intended to be the third volume in Wandering Star’s series, Robert E. Howard’s Complete Conan of Cimmeria, but their edition was indefinitely postponed. This has ISBN 0-7394-6232-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Gardens of Fear Robert E. Howard (Wildside Press 978-0-8095-1136-5, Dec 2006, $35.00, 223pp, hc, cover by Stephen Fabian); Collection of six stories and one poem; this is Volume six of The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard. Edited by Paul Herman. Introduction by Benjamin Szumskyj. Order from Wildside Press, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.wildsidepress.com].

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