The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Necromunda: Outlander Matt Keefe (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-411-X, Jan 2007, $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 (12/06) edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.

The Conqueror Worms Brian Keene (Leisure 0-8439-5416-7, May 2006, $6.99, 326pp, pb) Horror novel. Unending rain and floods drive monstrous worms to the surface.

Silver’s Lure Anne Kelleher (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80237-4, Sep 2006, $14.95, 459pp, tp) [Through the Shadowlands] Fantasy romance novel, a prequel to the Through the Shadowlands series. The author also writes as Anne Kelleher Bush.

The Dragon Quartet, Volume Two Marjorie B. Kellogg (DAW 0-7564-0332-4, Jan 2006, $7.99, 900pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll & Dan Craig) [Dragon Quartet] Omnibus of the third and fourth novels in the series: The Book of Fire (2000) and The Book of Air (2003).

Feeling Very Strange: The Slipstream Anthology ed. James Patrick Kelly & John Kessel (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-35-X, Jun 2006, $14.95, 288 + xv, tp) Anthology of 15 genre-bending stories, one original. Authors include Carol Emshwiller, Kelly Link, Jonathan Lethem, and Howard Waldrop. This also includes excerpts from a discussion on the definition of “slipstream” from David Moles’ blog. Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th St. #139, San Francisco CA 94107; [www.tachyonpublications.com].

Everran’s Bane Sylvia Kelso (Gale Group/Five Star 1-4104-0256-8, Jul 2006, $13.95, 238pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Rihannar Chronicles] Reprint (Five Star 2005) fantasy novel. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman.

Forgotten Realms: Resurrection Paul S. Kemp (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3981-8, Feb 2006, $6.99, 369pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: War of the Spider Queen] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2005) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, sixth and final in the series R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Shadowbred Paul S. Kemp (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4077-8, Nov 2006, $6.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swainland) [Forgotten Realms: Twilight War] Novelization based on the world of the roleplaying game, book one in the Twilight War series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

California Demon Julie Kenner (Berkley 0-425-21043-X, Jun 2006, $14.00, 342pp, tp, cover by Mark Gerber) [Kate Connor] Humorous dark fantasy about a demon-slaying soccer mom, second in a series after Carpe Demon.

Carpe Demon Julie Kenner (Jove 0-515-14221-2, Nov 2006, $7.99, 307pp, pb) [Kate Connor] Reprint (Berkley 2005) humorous dark fantasy about demon-slaying soccer mom Kate Connor, first in a series.

Shadowrun: Fallen Angels Stephen Kenson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46076-6, Mar 2006, $6.99, 271pp, pb) [Shadowrun] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the third in a new series. Copyrighted by WizKids.

Shadowrun: Poison Agendas Stephen Kenson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46063-4, Jan 2006, $6.99, 277pp, pb) [Shadowrun] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

The Clone Republic Steven L. Kent (Ace 0-441-01393-7, Apr 2006, $7.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Christian McGrath) [Clone Republic] Military SF novel. A natural-born soldier in a mostly clone military makes the mistake of doing too good a job.

Rogue Clone Steven L. Kent (Ace 0-441-01450-X, Oct 2006, $7.99, 383pp, pb, cover by Christian McGrath) [Clone Republic] Military SF novel, second in the Clone Republic series.

Dance with the Devil Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-94938-3, Sep 2006, $4.99, 361pp, pb) [Dark-Hunter] Reissue (St. Martin’s 2003) vampire romance novel, third in the Dark-Hunter series. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor.

Dark Side of the Moon Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-35743-5, Jun 2006, $19.95, 322pp, hc, cover by Craig White) [Dark-Hunter] Supernatural romance novel, ninth in the world of shapeshifter Were-Hunters and vampire-like Dark-Hunters; this follows Dark-Hunter Ravyn. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor.

Dark Side of the Moon Sherrilyn Kenyon (SFBC #1213285, Sep 2006, $11.99, 290pp, hc) [Dark-Hunter] Reprint (St. Martin’s 2006) supernatural romance novel, ninth in the world of shapeshifter Were-Hunters and vampire-like Dark-Hunters. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor. This is similar to the St. Martin’s edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dark Side of the Moon Sherrilyn Kenyon (St. Martin’s 0-312-93434-3, Dec 2006, $7.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Craig White) [Dark-Hunter] Reprint (St. Martin’s 2006) supernatural romance novel, ninth in the world of shapeshifter Were-Hunters and vampire-like Dark-Hunters; this follows Dark-Hunter Ravyn. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor.

Unleash the Night Sherrilyn Kenyon (SFBC #1204437, Feb 2006, $10.99, 294pp, hc, cover by Bob Osonitsch) [Dark-Hunter] Reprint (Piatkus 2005) supernatural romance novel, eighth in the world of Were-Hunters and Dark-Hunters. Kenyon also writes as Kinley MacGregor. This has ISBN 0-7394-6281-4; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Gold Falcon Katharine Kerr (DAW 0-7564-0386-3, Jul 2006, $24.95, 496pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Silver Worm Deverry] Fantasy novel, book one in The Silver Worm series, 12th overall in the Deverry series. First US edition (Voyager 5/06).

Children of the Lamp: The Blue Djinn of Babylon P. B. Kerr (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-67021-7, Feb 2006, $16.99, 371pp, hc, cover by Petar Meseldzija) [Children of the Lamp] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the series about half-djinn twins. First US edition (Orchard UK 2005).

The Children of the Lamp: The Blue Djinn of Babylon P. B. Kerr (Scholastic/Apple 0-439-67022-5, Oct 2006, $6.99, 371pp, tp, cover by Petar Meseldzija) [Children of the Lamp] Reprint (Orchard UK 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the series about half-djinn twins.

Children of the Lamp: The Cobra King of Kathmandu P. B. Kerr (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-67023-3, Jan 2007, $16.99, 373pp, hc, cover by Petar Meseldzija) [Children of the Lamp] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the series about half-djinn twins. First US edition (Scholastic UK 8/06).

Hell’s Belles Jackie Kessler (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-8102-2, Jan 2007, $15.00, 274pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Hell’s Belles] Supernatural romance, the first in a trilogy. A succubus is in hiding from Hell, working as an exotic dancer.

Dusk Before the Dawn Larry Ketchersid (Infinity Publishing.com 0-7414-3016-9, Apr 2006, $13.95, 204pp, tp) [Enlightenment Cycle] Near-future thriller involving nanotechnology, the first book in the Enlightenment Cycle. Infinity Publishing.com, 1094 New DeHaven Street, Suite 100, West Conshohocken PA 19428-2713; 877-BUY-BOOK; [www.buybooksontheweb.com].

Off Season Jack Ketchum (Leisure 0-8439-5696-8, Jun 2006, $6.99, 308pp, pb) Reprint (Ballantine 1981) associational horror novel. This follows the 1999 unexpurgated text, and adds one story.

Offspring Jack Ketchum (Overlook Connection Press 1-892950-70-7, Oct 2005, $44.95, 243pp, hc, cover by Neal McPheeters) [Off Season] Reprint (Berkley 1991) associational horror novel about cannibals, sequel to Off Season. This definitive edition restores sections cut from the first edition, as discussed in the afterword, which consists of a new author’s note and a 1991 article. This is a signed, limited edition of 1,000; a slipcased edition of 100 ($85.00) and a boxed, leatherbound, lettered edition of 52 ($500.00) are also available; a trade paperback edition (-78-2, $17.95) was announced but not seen. Order from The Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 1934, Hiram GA 30141; [www.overlookconnection.com].

Offspring Jack Ketchum (Overlook Connection Press 1-892950-78-2, Nov 2006, $17.95, 243pp, tp, cover by Neal McPheeters) [Off Season] Reprint (Berkley 1991) associational horror novel, sequel to Off Season. This follows the Overlook connection 2005 definitive edition. The Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 1934, Hiram GA 30141; [www.overlookconnection.com].

The Blood Knight Greg Keyes (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44068-4, May 2006, $25.95, 495pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone] Fantasy novel, book three of The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone.

The Blood Knight Greg Keyes (SFBC #1211293, Aug 2006, $13.99, 495pp, hc) [Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) fantasy novel, book three of The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Kiddography: The Art and Life of Tom Kidd Tom Kidd (SFBC 1-84340-201-7, Sep 2006, $19.99, 128pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) Art book. This appears to be the Paper Tiger UK 2005 edition, supposedly distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, but not seen previously.

Alabaster Caitlín R. Kiernan (Subterranean Press 1-59606-060-3, Aug 2006, $25.00, 179pp, hc, cover by Ted Naifeh) [Dancy Flammarion] Collection of five stories, one original, about Dancy Flammarion, with a new foreword and reprint afterword by the author. Illustrated by Ted Naifeh. A signed, limited edition of 350 with an added chapbook original story (-064-6, $40.00) is sold out. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

Vampire Hunter D: Pilgrimage of the Sacred and the Profane Hideyuki Kikuchi (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-106-6, Dec 2006, $8.95, 178pp, tp, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) [Vampire Hunter D] Vampire novel, the sixth in a series which has spawned anime films. Translated by Kevin Leahy from the Japanese (Asahi Sonorama 1988). Illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.

Vampire Hunter D: Tale of the Dead Town Hideyuki Kikuchi (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-093-0, May 2006, $8.95, 171pp, tp, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) [Vampire Hunter D] Vampire novel, the fourth in a series which has spawned anime films. Translated by Kevin Leahy from the Japanese (Asahi Sonorama 1986). This has a new postscript by the author. Illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.

MechWarrior: Dark Age: Wolf Hunters Kevin Killiany (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46095-2, Nov 2006, $6.99, 325pp, pb) [MechWarrior: Dark Age] Novelization, the 22nd based on the computer game based on the Battletech roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

The Leopard’s Daughter Lee Killough (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-77-5, Mar 2006, $16.00, 233pp, tp, cover by John Kaufmann) African fantasy novel about warrior woman Jeneba Karamoke. Includes story “Aftershock”. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [www.yarddogpress.com].

Jason X: To the Third Power Nancy Kilpatrick (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-281-8, May 2006, $7.99, 412pp, pb) [Jason X] Horror novelization based on the character from the movies. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

The Ghost and the Dead Deb Alice Kimberly (Berkley Prime Crime 0-425-19944-4, Sep 2005, $6.99, 260pp, pb, cover by Catherine Deeter) [Haunted Bookshop] Mystery with a ghost detective, second in the Haunted Bookshop series. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now.

The Ghost and the Dead Man’s Library Alice Kimberly (Berkley Prime Crime 0-425-21265-3, Sep 2006, $6.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Catherine Deeter) [Haunted Bookshop] Mystery with a ghost detective, first in the “Haunted Bookshop” series. Buyers of rare editions of Poe are dying.

Wings of Morning Katharine Eliska Kimbriel (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-67-8, Jun 2005, $6.00, 37pp, ph, cover by Christopher Hershberger) Chapbook collection of two stories, one original and the other revised. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [www.yarddogpress.com].

Carrie Stephen King (SFBC, Sep 2006, $12.49, 199pp, hc) Reprint (Doubleday 1974) horror novel. This is similar to the Doubleday first edition, except it lacks a price.

Cell Stephen King (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-9233-2, Feb 2006, $26.95, 351pp, hc, cover by Mark Stutzman) SF horror novel. Civilization is wiped out by The Pulse, delivered by cell phones.

Cell Stephen King (SFBC #1206192, Feb 2006, $13.49, 351pp, hc, cover by Mark Stutzman) Reprint (Scribner 2006) SF horror novel. This is similar to the Scribner edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Cell Stephen King (Pocket Star 1-4165-2451-7, Nov 2006, $9.99, 450pp, tp, cover by Lisa Litwack) Reprint (Scribner 2006) SF horror novel.

The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-1693-X, Feb 2006, $9.99, 931pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reprint (Grant 2003) dark fantasy Western novel, book five in “The Dark Tower” series.

The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2149-6, Jun 2006, $9.99, 544pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reprint (Grant 2004) dark fantasy Western novel, book six in the series. This is an extra-tall “premium” mass-market edition.

The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower Stephen King (Pocket 1-4165-2452-5, Sep 2006, $9.99, 1050pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reprint (Grant/Scribner 2004) fantasy novel, book seven in The Dark Tower series. Illustrated by Michael Whelan. This is an oversized “premium” mass market paperback.

Lisey’s Story Stephen King (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-8941-2, Oct 2006, $28.00, 513pp, hc) Horror novel. Lisey’s late husband, a bestselling writer, left papers leading her to the dark place where he got his inspiration, Boo’ya Moon. Simultaneous with the Hodder & Stoughton UK edition.

Night Shift Stephen King (SFBC #1072916, Sep 2006, $13.99, 336pp, hc) Reprint (Doubleday 1978) collection. This is similar to the Doubleday first edition; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

’Salem’s Lot Stephen King (SFBC, Sep 2006, $14.99, 439pp, hc, cover by Dave Christensen) Reprint (Doubleday 1975) vampire horror novel. This is similar to the Doubleday first edition; the jacket has minor alterations, and lacks both price and SFBC number.

The Shining Stephen King (SFBC, Sep 2006, $14.99, 447pp, hc, cover by Dave Christensen) Reprint (Doubleday 1977) horror novel. This is similar to the Doubleday first edition; it lacks a price, ISBN, and SFBC number on the back jacket.

Candles Burning Tabitha King & Michael McDowell (Berkley 0-425-21028-6, Jun 2006, $24.95, 423pp, hc, cover by Gene Mollica) Southern gothic/horror novel, begun by McDowell and finished by King after his death. Calley Dakin is no normal little girl.

Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix: The First Omnibus William King (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-374-1, Aug 2006, $10.99, 763pp, tp) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Reprint (Black Library UK 2003) omnibus of three novelizations based on the fantasy roleplaying game: Trollslayer (2001), Skavenslayer (2001), and Daemonslayer (2003). Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (7/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix: The Second Omnibus William King (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-417-9, Nov 2006, $10.99, 766pp, tp) [Warhammer: Gotrek & Felix] Reprint (Black Library UK 2004) omnibus of three novelizations based on the fantasy roleplaying game: Dragonslayer (2000), Beastslayer (2001), and Vampireslayer (2001). Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (10/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Courtship Rite Donald Kingsbury (SFBC #1206510, Aug 2006, $11.99, 409pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Timescape 1982) SF novel. This is an SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection edition; it has ISBN 978-0-7394-7183-8, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Everett Raymond Kinstler: The Artist’s Journey Through Popular Culture 1942-1962 Everett Raymond Kinstler & Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. (Underwood Books/JVJ Publishing 1-887424-93-8, Oct 2005, $24.95, 228pp, tp, cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler) Art book showcasing the noted portrait artist’s early pulp, book cover, and comics work, including a small amount of SF. Introduction by Robert Brustein. Published in conjunction with JVJ Publishing.

The Journey Home ed. Mary Kirk (ImaJinn Books 0-9759653-5-2, 2005, $15.00, 239pp, tp) Original anthology of paranormal romance stories about wounded heroes. Authors include Mary Jo Putney, Rebecca York, and Catherine Asaro. Half of the authors’ royalties go to nonprofit organization Support Our Soldiers America. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now. A print-on-demand edition available online at [www.imajinnbooks.com]; ImaJinn Books, PO Box 545, Canon City CO 81215-0545;

The Book of Story Beginnings Kristin Kladstrup (Candlewick Press 0-763-62609-0, Apr 2006, $15.99, 360pp, hc, cover by Tim Jessell) Young-adult fantasy novel. Kids a century apart stumble on a mysterious notebook that can bring stories to life. A first novel.

The Green Glass Sea Ellen Klages (Penguin/Viking 0-670-06134-4, Oct 2006, $16.99, 323pp, hc) [Green Glass Sea] Associational young-adult historical novel of the Manhattan Project.

Firestorm David Klass (Farrar Straus Giroux 0-374-32307-0, Sep 2006, $17.00, 289pp, hc, cover by Cliff Neilsen) [Caretaker] Young-adult SF novel, the first book in the Caretaker trilogy. A teen is trapped in a space-time-bending game of survival.

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