The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Hammer of the Earth Susan Krinard (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80224-2, Feb 2006, $13.95, 474pp, tp); Alternate-history fantasy novel, second in The Stone God trilogy set in an alternate Mediterranean circa 290 BC. Rhenna and her shape-shifting partner seek a legendary weapon to stop the evil Stone God.

Lord of the Beasts Susan Krinard (Harlequin/HQN 0-373-77139-8, Oct 2006, $5.99, 459pp, pb); Supernatural romance, sequel to The Forest Lord. A half-fairy veterinarian falls for a mortal woman in Victorian England.

Lord of the Beasts Susan Krinard (SFBC #1222194, Nov 2006, $10.99, 459pp, hc); Reprint (HQN 2006) supernatural romance, sequel to The Forest Lord. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7366-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Freedom’s Sisters Naomi Kritzer (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58675-0, Aug 2006, $6.99, 404pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll); Fantasy novel, third in the Dead Rivers trilogy set in an alternate ancient Greece.

The Journal of Professor Abraham Van Helsing Allen C. Kupfer (Tor 0-765-35526-4, Apr 2006, $6.99, 204pp, pb); Reprint (Forge 2004) horror novel, The supposed journal of the vampire hunter from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

Much Ado in the Moonlight Lynn Kurland (Jove 0-515-14127-5, May 2006, $7.99, 449pp, tp); Ghost romance. A ghost gets a surprise when he tries to stop a troupe performing Shakespeare in his castle.

Star of the Morning Lynn Kurland (Berkley Sensation 0-425-21212-2, Dec 2006, $14.00, 324pp, tp); Fantasy romance novel in the Nine Kingdoms series. Warrior maid Morgan is destined to wield one of the two magic blades that can defeat the black mage.

Childe Morgan Katherine Kurtz (Ace 0-441-01282-5, Dec 2006, $24.95, 279pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki); Fantasy novel in the Deryni series, the first in the Childe Morgan trilogy set during the reign of Donal Haldane.

The Privilege of the Sword Ellen Kushner (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38268-3, Aug 2006, $14.00, 378pp, tp, cover by Marc Peltzer & Stephen Youll); Fantasy novel set in the Riverside world of Swordspoint. A Mad Duke decides his niece Katherine will learn swordplay rather than enter the social swirl.

The Privilege of the Sword Ellen Kushner (Small Beer Press 1-931520-20-8, Sep 2006, $35.00, 376pp, hc, cover by Francoise Clouet); Reprint (Bantam Spectra 8/06) fantasy novel.

Swords of Riverside Ellen Kushner (SFBC #1219882, Sep 2006, $13.99, 627pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll); Omnibus of two fantasy novels set in the land of Riverside: Swordspoint (1987) and The Privilege of the Sword (2006). This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7336-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Two-Handed Engine Henry Kuttner & C. L. Moore (SFBC #1210833, May 2006, $14.99, 914pp, hc, cover by Richard Powers); Reprint (Centipede Press 2005) collection of 37 stories, focusing on the authors’ collaborative works. This has ISBN 0-7394-6810-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Necromunda: Back from the Dead Nick Kyme (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-376-8, Sep 2006, $7.99, 251pp, 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.

The Future is Queer ed. Richard Labonte & Lawrence Schimel (Arsenal Pulp Press 1-55152-209-8, Oct 2006, $17.95, 211pp, tp); Original anthology of eight SF stories envisioning homosexual worlds to come, one a reprint graphic story by Neil Gaiman & Bryan Talbot. Authors include L. Timmel Duchamp, Candas Jane Dorsey, and Rachel Pollack.

Aerie Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-7564-0391-X, Oct 2006, $25.95, 291pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee); Fantasy novel, fourth in the Dragon Jousters series. The dragon riders move their expanding population into the ancient city they found in the desert.

Diana Tregarde Investigates Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #1227024, Dec 2006, $14.99, 788pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath) [Diana Tregarde]; Omnibus of three dark fantasy mysteries featuring Diana Tregarde: Children of the Night (1990), Burning Water (1989), and Jinx High (1991). This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7703-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Jinx High Mercedes Lackey (Tor 0-765-31319-7, Nov 2006, $12.95, 335pp, tp, cover by Hugh Syme); Reprint (Tor 1991) occult thriller, third book of the Diana Tregarde series.

One Good Knight Mercedes Lackey (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80217-X, Mar 2006, $24.95, 360pp, hc); Humorous romantic fantasy novel set in the 500 Kingdoms of The Fairy Godmother. Princess Andromeda deals with the dragon attacking her mother’s realm.

One Good Knight Mercedes Lackey (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80260-9, Dec 2006, $6.99, 393pp, pb); Reprint (Luna 2006) humorous romantic fantasy novel set in the 500 Kingdoms of The Fairy Godmother.

Sanctuary Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-7564-0341-3, May 2006, $7.99, 436pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee); Reprint (DAW 2005) fantasy novel, third in the Dragon Jousters series.

The Wizard of London Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-7564-0363-4, Oct 2006, $7.99, 377pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee); Reprint (DAW 2005) fantasy novel in the Elemental Masters series, with parts previously published as the Grey stories.

Music to My Sorrow Mercedes Lackey & Rosemary Edghill (SFBC #1199437, Jan 2006, $13.99, 340pp, hc, cover by Jeff Easley); Reprint (Baen 2005) fantasy novel in the “Bedlam’s Bard” series featuring Bard Eric Banyon. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Ill Met by Moonlight Mercedes Lackey & Roberta Gellis (Baen 1-4165-2096-1, Dec 2006, $7.99, 734pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman); Reprint (Baen 2005) fantasy novel, sequel to This Scepter’d Isle.

When Darkness Falls Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory (Tor 0-765-30221-7, Jul 2006, $27.95, 496pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Obsidian]; Fantasy novel, third in the Obsidian trilogy.

When Darkness Falls Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory (SFBC #1214690, Jul 2006, $14.99, 496pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Obsidian]; Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, third in the Obsidian trilogy. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Last Week’s Apocalypse Douglas Lain (Night Shade Books 1-59780-034-1, Jan 2006, $14.95, 253pp, tp, cover by Gee VAucher); Collection of 15 stories, one original. Night Shade Books, 1470 NW Salzman Road, Portland OR 97229; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

Greetings from Lake Wu Jay Lake (Traife Buffet 0-9787494-0-5, Aug 2006, $150.00, 246 + viii, hc, cover by Frank Wu); Reprint (Wheatland Press 2003) collection of 16 stories. This adds three new stories, drops introductions by Andy Duncan and Lori Ann White, and adds new introductions by Steven H. Silver and Christopher J. Garcia. Jay Lake and Frank Wu both provide new introductions to the book and to each story. The illustrations (three new) by Frank Wu are reproduced in color. This is a slipcased, signed, numbered limited editon of 250. Traife Buffet, PO Box 783, San Pedro CA 90733; [www.traifebuffet.com].

Trial of Flowers Jay Lake (Night Shade Books 1-59780-056-2, Oct 2006, $14.95, 263pp, tp, cover by Richard Pellegrino); Fantasy novel of the City Imperishable, a decadent city haunted by ancient gods and political turmoil. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Avenue, San Francisco CA 94122; 415-759-8901; night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

Warriors of the Steppes Harold Lamb (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-8049-1, Jul 2006, $19.95, 629 + xv, tp, cover by Darrel Stevens) [Khlit the Cossack]; Associational collection of ten stories featuring Abdul Dost and Khlit the Cossack. Volume two of the Complete Cossack Adventures. Includes an appendix with letters by Lamb about the stories from Adventure magazine’s letters column. Edited by Howard Andrew Jones; introduction by David Drake. Order from University of Nebraska Press, PO Box 84555, Lincoln NE 68501-4555; 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.bisonbooks.com].

Wolf of the Steppes Harold Lamb (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-8048-3, May 2006, $19.95, 602 + xix, tp, cover by Darrel Stevens) [Khlit the Cossack]; Associational collection of 10 pulp adventure stories featuring Khlit the Cossack, volume one of The Complete Cossack Adventures. An appendix includes Lamb’s own comments from Adventure magazine’s letters column. Introduction by S.M. Stirling. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln NE 68588-0630; 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.bisonbooks.com].

The Baldwins Serge Lamother (Talonbooks 0-88922-544-3, Jul 2006, $15.95, 94pp, tp); Experimental, post-holocaust SF novella. Scholars in the post-historical period seek to understand the cultural phenomenon of the Baldwins. Translated by Fred A. Reed & David Homel from the French Les Baldwin (Les Editions l’Instant meme 2004). Talonbooks, PO Box 2076, Vancouver BC V6B 3S3, Canada; [www.talonbooks.com].

Medicine Show ed. Heidi Lampietti (RedJack 1-892619-09-1, Dec 2006, $10.00, 274pp, tp, cover by Andre Fiaron); Original anthology/mosaic novel with fantastic elements about an American medicine show in post-WWI Europe. Written round-robin style by 12 authors including M.K. Hobson, C.L. Russo, and Heidi Cyr. This is volume one of the Liquid Laughter Project. RedJack, PO Box 633, Bayside CA 95524; [www.redjackbooks.com].

Made Ready & Cupboard Love Terry Lamsley (Subterranean Press 1-59606-031-X, Mar 2006, $35.00, 114pp, hc, cover by Glenn Chadborne); Original collection of two stories. Illustrated by Glenn Chadborne. This is a signed limited edition of 500; a lettered edition of 26 ($150.00) is also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

Black Juice Margo Lanagan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074392-1, Mar 2006, $5.99, 262pp, pb, cover by Amy Ryan); Reprint (Allen & Unwin Australia 2004) fantasy/mainstream collection.

Red Spikes Margo Lanagan (Allen & Unwin Australia 1-74114-657-7, Nov 2006, A$17.95, 205pp, tp, cover by Zoe Sadokierski); Fantasy/mainstream collection of ten stories.

White Time Margo Lanagan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074393-X, Aug 2006, $15.99, 216pp, hc, cover by Laura Siotos); Fantasy/mainstream collection of ten stories. First US edition (Allen & Unwin Australia 2000).

Bobby’s Troll John Lance (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-68-6, Mar 2006, $6.00, 52pp, ph, cover by Marziah Karch); Collection of seven humorous fantasy stories, at least three reprints. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [www.yarddogpress.com].

The Lost District Joel Lane (Night Shade Books 1-59780-039-2, Jan 2006, $14.95, 190pp, tp, cover by J. K. Potter); Collection of 24 stories, six original, some slightly revised, of horror and dark fantasy. Night Shade Books, 1470 NW Saltzman Road, Portland OR 97229; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

The Keeper Sarah Langan (HarperTorch 0-06-087290-X, Sep 2006, $6.99, 382pp, pb); Supernatural thriller. A dying town’s prostitute haunts the inhabitants. A first novel.

Troll Mill Katherine Langrish (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-058307-X, Feb 2006, $15.99, 276pp, hc, cover by Mark Fredrickson); Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Troll Fell. First US edition (HarperCollins Children’s Books 7/05).

Flaming London Joe R. Lansdale (Subterranean Press 1-59606-025-5, Jan 2006, $40.00, 177pp, hc, cover by Timothy Truman); SF/horror/weird western novel mixing historical and skewed fictional characters, sequel to Zeppelins West. Ned the Seal’s adventures include Jules Verne, Mark Twain, and H.G. Wells and his Martian invaders. This is a signed, limited edition; a deluxe, slipcased edition (-026-3, $95.00) was announced but not seen.

Mad Dog Summer and Other Stories Joe R. Lansdale (Golden Gryphon Press 1-930846-42-8, Sep 2006, $14.95, 261 + viii, tp, cover by J. K. Potter); Reprint (Subterranean Press 2004, not seen) collection of eight stories.

Magic Lessons Justine Larbalestier (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-054-9, Mar 2006, $16.99, 275pp, hc, cover by Justine Larbalestier); Young adult contemporary novel fantasy, volume two in a trilogy after Magic or Madness. A new threat leaves Reason stranded in NYC.

Magic or Madness Justine Larbalestier (Penguin/Firebird/Razorbill 1-59514-070-0, Mar 2006, $7.99, 271pp, tp); Reprint (Razorbill 2005) young adult contemporary fantasy, volume one in a trilogy.

Daughters of Earth: Feminist Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century ed. Justine Larbalestier (Wesleyan University Press 0-8195-6676-4, May 2006, $24.95, 397pp, tp, cover by Ed Emshwiller, Earle Bergey & Cat Sparks); Anthology of 11 SF stories by 20th century female authors, with new essays on each. Story authors include Clare Winger Harris, Kate Wilhelm, and Octavia Butler; essayists include Brian Attebery, Andrea Hairston, and L. Timmel Duchamp. A hardcover edition (-6675-6, $65.00) was announced but not seen.

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