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Warring States Susan R. Matthews (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-094-0, Jan 2006, $16.95, 395pp, tp, cover by Chris McGrath); CHECK - WANT!! SF novel, set in the world of the Judiciary. Andrej Koscuisko takes advantage of unrest to try to free his bond-involuntary Security slaves. A hardcover edition (-093-2, $24.95) is also available.
Ironcrown Moon Julian May (Ace 0-441-01299-X, Apr 2006, $7.99, 450pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone); Reprint (HarperCollins UK 2004) fantasy novel, second book in the “Boreal Moon Tale”.
Sorcerer’s Moon Julian May (Ace 0-441-01383-X, Aug 2006, $25.95, 451pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone); Fantasy novel, third book in the Boreal Moon Tale. Simultaneous with the Voyager UK edition.
Shelter L. H. Maynard & M. P. N. Sims (Leisure 0-8439-5706-9, Jul 2006, $6.99, 321pp, pb); Horror novel. Something deadly lurks under an abandoned house.
Venous Hum Suzette Mayr (Arsenal Pulp Press 1-55152-170-9, Apr 2005, $16.95, 231pp, tp); Satiric near-future horror novel of lesbians, suburbia, and cannibalistic undead vegetarians. This first US edition was scheduled for 2005 but not seen until now, and is identical to the Canadian (Arsenal Pulp 2004). Arsenal Pulp Press, 103-1014 Homer Street, Vancouver BC Canada V6B 2W9; 604-687-4233; 888-600-PULP; [www.arsenalpulp.com].
The Mistmantle Chronicles: Book One: Urchin of the Riding Stars M. I. McAllister (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-5487-1, Sep 2006, $7.99, 282pp, tp, cover by Omar Rayyan); Reprint (Bloomsbury UK 2005) young-adult animal fantasy novel, first in a series.
Transgressions: Ed McBain: Merely Hate/Walter Mosley: Walking the Line/Donald E. Westlake: Walking Around Money ed. Ed McBain (Tor/Forge 0-765-34752-0, Oct 2006, $7.99, 431pp, pb); Reprint (Forge 2005 as part of Transgressions) associational anthology of three mystery novellas.
Transgressions: John Farris: The Ransome Women/Stephen King: The Things They Left Behind ed. Ed McBain (Tor/Forge 0-765-34751-2, Sep 2006, $7.99, 304pp, pb); Reprint (Forge 2005 as part of Transgressions) associational anthology of two mystery novellas by John Farris and Stephen King.
Transgressions: Lawrence Block: Keller’s Adjustment/Jeffrey Deaver: Forever ed. Ed McBain (Tor/Forge 0-765-34750-4, Aug 2006, $7.99, 339pp, pb); Reprint (Forge 2005 as part of Transgressions) associational anthology, the first breakup volume from the original Transgressions, with two mystery novellas by authors Lawrence Block and Jeffrey Deaver.
Transgressions: Sharyn McCrumb: The Resurrection Man/Joyce Carol Oates: The Corn Maiden/Anne Perry: Hostages ed. Ed McBain (Tor/Forge 0-765-35419-5, Nov 2006, $7.99, 402pp, pb); Reprint (Forge 2005 as part of Transgressions) associational anthology of two mystery novellas by Sharyn McCrumb and Joyce Carol Oates.
Dragonriders’ Dawn Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #1210697, May 2006, $13.99, 599pp, hc, cover by Les Edwards) [Pern]; Omnibus of two novels in the Pern series: Dragonsdawn (1988) and The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall (1993).

1 · Dragonsdawn · n. New York: Del Rey, 1988
367 · Chronicles of Pern: First Fall · co New York: Del Rey, 1993
373 · Timeline · Misc. Material · ms
379 · The Survey: P.E.R.N.^c [“The P.E.R.N. Survey”] · ss Amazing Sep ’93
393 · The Dolphin’s Bell · na Newark NJ: The Wildside Press, 1993
439 · The Ford of Red Hanrahan · nv The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall, Bantam UK, 1993
479 · The Second Weyr · na The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall, Bantam UK, 1993
531 · Rescue Run · na Analog Aug ’91; illus. Pern
Dragonsong Anne McCaffrey (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 1-4169-2499-X, May 2006, $2.99, 192pp, tp, cover by Greg Call); Reissue (Atheneum 1976) young-adult novel in the Pern series, first in the Harper Hall trilogy.
An Exchange of Gifts Anne McCaffrey (Wildside Press 0-8095-5685-5, Apr 2006, $10.00, 90pp, tp, cover by Pat Morrissey); Reissue (Wildside Press 1995) fantasy novelette or short story. Second printing. Wildside Press, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.wildsidepress.com].
If Wishes Were Horses Anne McCaffrey (Wildside Press 1-55742-318-0, Feb 2006, $10.00, 91pp, tp, cover by Charles Bernard); Reprint (Roc 1998) fantasy novella.
Dragon’s Fire Anne & Todd McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-48028-7, Aug 2006, $24.95, 366pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll); SF novel in the Pern series.
Dragon’s Fire Anne & Todd McCaffrey (SFBC #1214698, Aug 2006, $14.99, 366pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson); Reprint (Del Rey 2006) SF novel in the Pern series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Acorna’s Children: First Warning Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-052539-8, Jul 2006, $7.99, 357pp, pb, cover by Chris McGrath); Reprint (Eos 2005) SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, first in a new series that picks up with the next generation after the Acorna the Unicorn Girl series.
Acorna’s Children: Second Wave Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-052540-1, Aug 2006, $24.95, 296pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath); SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, second in a series that picks up with the next generation after the Acorna the Unicorn Girl series.
Acorna’s Children: Second Wave Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #1215298, Aug 2006, $14.99, 296pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath); Reprint (Eos 2006) SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, second in a series set after the Acorna the Unicorn Girl series. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Changelings Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #1200540, Feb 2006, $11.99, 273pp, hc); Reprint (Del Rey 2006) SF novel, fourth in the Petaybe series begun in “Powers That Be”. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Changelings Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-47003-4, Jan 2007, $7.99, 302pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen); Reprint (Del Rey 2006) SF novel, fourth in the Petaybe series begun in Powers That Be.
Maelstrom Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-47004-1, Jan 2007, $23.95, 237pp, hc, cover by Chris Spollen); SF novel, fifth in the Petaybe series begun in Powers That Be, second in a sub-series after Changelings following shapeshifting twins Ronan and Murel.
Dragonsblood Todd McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44125-7, Jul 2006, $7.50, 452pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson); Reprint (Del Rey 2005) SF novel in Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series, the first solo novel by her son Todd.
The Secret Lovers Charles McCarry (Overlook Press 1-58567-854-6, Nov 2006, $24.95, 308pp, hc); Reprint (Dutton 1977) associational spy thriller in the Christopher Family Chronicles, some volumes with genre elements: The Better Angels (SF) and Second Sight (fantasy).
The Road Cormac McCarthy (Random House/Knopf 0-307-26543-9, Oct 2006, $24.00, 241pp, hc); Postapocalyptic SF novel. A man and his boy travel through the dead land.
The Road Cormac McCarthy (SFBC #1216976, Oct 2006, 241pp, hc); Reprint (Knopf 2006) postapocalyptic SF novel. This is similar to the Knopf edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Bit the Jackpot Erin McCarthy (Berkley 0-425-21213-0, Dec 2006, $14.00, 299pp, tp); Vampire romance novel in the Vegas Vampires series.
High Stakes Erin McCarthy (Berkley 0-425-21013-8, Aug 2006, $13.00, 298pp, tp, cover by Pinglet); Humorous vampire romance novel in the Vegas Vampires series. A casino-owning Master Vampire needs a First Lady to run for re-election.
Not the End of the World Geraldine McCaughrean (HarperTempest 0-06-076032-X, Aug 2006, $6.99, 244pp, tp, cover by Richard Tuschman); Reprint (Oxford University Press 2004) young-adult fantasy, the story of Noah’s Ark seen through human and animal eyes.
Peter Pan in Scarlet Geraldine McCaughrean (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 1-4169-1808-6, Oct 2006, $17.99, 310pp, hc, cover by Tony DiTerlizzi); Young-adult fantasy, the authorized sequel to Peter Pan. Illustrated by Brian Froud. Simultaneous with the Oxford UK edition.
Zed Elizabeth McClung (Arsenal Pulp Press 1-55152-197-0, 2005, $17.95, 278pp, tp); Mainstream horror with possible SF elements of a girl living in a nightmarish urban housing development. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now. Arsenal Pulp Press, 341 Water Street, Suite 200, Vancouver BC Canada V6B 1B8; [www.arsenalpulp.com].
The Salem Witch Tryouts Kelly McClymer (Simon Pulse 1-4169-1644-X, Oct 2006, $8.99, 261pp, tp, cover by Kirsten Ulve); Young-adult fantasy, the first in aseries of two. Prue’s family suddenly moves to Salem, Massachusetts, and enrolls her in a day school for witches where even the cheerleaders use magic.
Almost a Goddess Judi McCoy (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-077425-8, Jun 2006, $5.99, 372pp, pb); Fantasy romance. Kyra, Muse of Good Fortune, is reassigned to work in a Las Vegas casino but can’t resist falling for a forbidden mortal.
Forbidden Magic Cheyenne McCray (St. Martin’s 0-312-93761-X, Dec 2005, $6.99, 440pp, pb); Supernatural romance novel. A white witch resorts to gray magic to hold off evil warlocks in San Francisco.
Seduced by Magic Cheyenne McCray (St. Martin’s 0-312-93763-6, Oct 2006, $6.99, 372pp, pb); Supernatural romance novel set in the same world as Forbidden Magic. D’Anu witch Copper Ashcroft gets help from virile Tuatha D’Danann warrior Tiernan to protect the world from dark magic.
Seduced by Magic Cheyenne McCray (SFBC #1214569, Nov 2006, $10.99, 372pp, hc); Reprint (St. Martin’s 2006) supernatural romance novel. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7373-3; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.
WebMage Kelly McCullough (Ace 0-441-01425-9, Aug 2006, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Christian McGrath); Fantasy novel. A child of the Fates turned computer hacker opposes his Great Aunt Atropos’ plan to remove humans’ free will.
Necromunda: Cardinal Crimson Will McDermott (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-372-5, May 2006, $7.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley); Novelization based on the SF roleplaying gaming, featuring bounty hunter Kal Jerico. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.
Odyssey Jack McDevitt (Ace 0-441-01433-X, Nov 2006, $24.95, 410pp, hc); Near-future SF novel. Attempts to stop unprofitable deep-space programs prompt a risky new mission to stir public interest.
Odyssey Jack McDevitt (SFBC #1219390, Nov 2006, $12.49, 410pp, hc, cover by Larry Price); Reprint (Ace 2006) SF novel. This is similar to the Ace edition except it lacks a price and has the sFBC number on the back jacket.
Outbound Jack McDevitt (ISFiC Press 0-9759156-4-9, Nov 2006, $30.00, 341pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere); Collection of 16 stories and six non-fiction pieces by McDevitt. This has an introduction by Barry Malzberg, an interview with McDevitt, an afterword by Michael Bishop, and a bibliography. ISFiC Press, 707 Sapling Lane, Deerfield IL 60015; [www.isficpress.com].

vii · Ways of Considering An Absent Introduction · Barry N. Malzberg · in [Jack McDevitt]
· Local Aberrations
3 · The Candidate · vi Nature Mar 23, 2006
7 · Henry James, This One’s for You · ss Subterranean #2, 2005
17 · Date with Destiny · nv When the Music’s Over, ed. Lewis Shiner, Bantam Spectra, 1991
39 · Windows · ss Cosmic Tales: Adventures in Sol System, ed. T. K. F. Weisskopf, Baen, 2004
49 · Combinations · ss Chess Life Dec ’86
60 · Nothing Ever Happens in Rock City · ss Artemis Sum, 2001
· Deep Space
67 · The Mission · ss Crossroads: Tales of the Southern Literary Fantastic, ed. Brett Cox & Andy Duncan, Tor, 2004
76 · Melville on Iapetus · ss IASFM Nov ’83
91 · The Far Shore · ss IASFM Jun ’82
105 · In the Tower · nv Universe 17, ed. Terry Carr, Doubleday, 1987
· Cosmic Cocktails
147 · Whistle · ss Full Spectrum 2, ed. Lou Aronica, Shawna McCarthy, Amy Stout & Patrick LoBrutto, Doubleday Foundation, 1989
155 · Valkyrie · ss There Won’t Be War, ed. Harry Harrison & Bruce McAllister, Tor, 1991
165 · Act of God · ss Microcosms, ed. Gregory Benford, DAW, 2004
175 · Ignition · ss Future Washington, ed. Ernest Lilley, WSFA Press, 2005
185 · Lighthouse · Jack McDevitt & Michael Shara · ss Analog Apr, 2006
203 · Collaboration for “Lighthouse,” with Michael Shara · ar
· The Big Downtown
213 · The Big Downtown · na Down These Dark Spaceways, ed. Mike Resnick, SFBC, 2005
· Shots in the Dark
281 · Where Do You Get Those Crazy Ideas? · ar Altair #4 ’99
289 · Infinity Beach · ar
293 · Why We Should All Be Reading Science Fiction · ar
298 · Blundering Through · ar
316 · Golden Dozen: Twelve Stories to Demonstrate to Reluctant Seniors What They’re Missing · ar
318 · Science Fiction: An Eye on Tomorrow · ar
323 · Interview · Thomas Harbach · iv Phantastisch, 2004 [Jack McDevitt]
330 · Celebrating Jack McDevitt · Michael Bichop · ar [Jack McDevitt]
· Bibliography
338 · Bibliography · Misc. Material · bi [Jack McDevitt]
Seeker Jack McDevitt (Ace 0-441-01375-9, Nov 2006, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Alex Benedict]; Reprint (Ace 2005) far-future SF mystery, the third featuring antiques dealer Alex Benedict.
River of Gods Ian McDonald (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-436-6, Mar 2006, $25.00, 597pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere); SF novel of future india. A Hugo nominee. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 6/04).
Children of Stone Vincent McDonnell (Dufour/The Collins Press Ireland 1-903464-88-9, May 2006, $9.95, 206pp, tp); Young-adult Stone Age fantasy novel. An absent chief’s children flee their village when a ruthless man takes control. This first US edition is the Collins Press Ireland (2005) edition. Order from Dufour Editions, PO Box 7, Chester Springs PA 19425-0007; 610-458-5005; [www.dufoureditions.com].
Candles Burning Michael McDowell & Tabitha King (Berkley 0-425-21028-5, 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.
The Last Supper Charles McGarry (Overlook Press 1-58567-762-0, Mar 2006, $24.95, 391pp, hc); Reprint (Dutton 1983) associational spy novel with SF elements in the Paul Christopher series, which presents a secret history of the 18th-20th centuries.
The Tears of Autumn Charles McGarry (Overlook Press 1-58567-661-6, Mar 2005, $24.95, 276pp, hc); Reprint (?? 1974) associational spy novel, the first in the Paul Christopher series, which presents a secret history of the 18th-20th centuries, some volumes with actual SF or fantasy elements.
Magic: The Gathering: Time Spiral Scott McGough (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3988-5, Sep 2006, $6.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Scott M. Fischer); Novelization based on the card game, the first book in the Time Spiral Cycle. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
Mothers & Other Monsters Maureen F. McHugh (Small Beer Press 1-931520-19-4, Nov 2006, $16.00, 271pp, tp); Reprint (Small Beer Press 2005) collection of 13 stories. This adds a Reading Group Guide with an essay by McHugh and an interview.
Blood and Memory Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074759-5, Jul 2006, $7.99, 422pp, pb, cover by Les Petersen); Reprint (Voyager Australia 2003) fantasy novel, the second in “The Quickening” trilogy.
Bridge of Souls Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074760-9, Mar 2006, $14.95, 512pp, tp, cover by Les Petersen); Fantasy novel, the third in The Quickening trilogy. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2004).
Bridge of Souls Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-074761-9, Jan 2007, $7.99, 486pp, pb, cover by Les Petersen); Reprint (Voyager Australia 2004) fantasy novel, the third in The Quickening trilogy.
Myrren’s Gift Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074757-9, Feb 2006, $7.99, 514pp, pb); Reprint (Voyager Australia 12/03) fantasy novel, the first book in The Quickening trilogy.
Venus Envy Shannon McKelden (Tor/Forge 0-765-31585-8, Jan 2007, $12.95, 336pp, tp); Fantasy romance novel. Zeus has reduced Venus to fairy godmother status, and her latest charge has given up men for public service.
Southern Fire Juliet E. McKenna (Tor 0-765-35275-3, Aug 2006, $7.99, 496pp, pb, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Aldabreshin Compass]; Reprint (Orbit 2003) fantasy novel, the first in a quartet set in the same world as the Tales of Einarinn.
Hangar 13 Lindsay McKenna (Harlequin/Silhouette 0-373-47084-3, Sep 2006, $4.99, 251pp, pb); Reissue (Silhouette 1994) horror romance novel.
Unforgiven Lindsay McKenna (Harlequin/Silhouette Nocturne 0-373-61748-8, Oct 2006, $5.25, 296pp, pb); Paranormal romance in the Warriors for the Light series. An ex-military Native American shape-shifter is hired to kill a woman, but finds her too seductive.
Once Upon a Spring Morn Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46112-6, Oct 2006, $23.95, 379pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers); Fairy-tale fantasy novel, fourth in the Faery series, this time mixing elements of Arthurian story “Le Bel Inconnu” and “Childe Rowland”.
Once Upon a Summer Day Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46031-6, Apr 2006, $7.99, 367pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers); Reprint (Roc 2005) fairy-tale fantasy novel based on “Sleeping Beauty”, second in a series of retellings begun in Once Upon a Winter’s Night.
Once Upon an Autumn Eve Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46069-3, Apr 2006, $23.95, 332pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers); Fairy-tale fantasy novel, third in the Faery series. Princess Liaze seeks her love, a knight carried away by dark forces.
Harrowing the Dragon Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01443-7, Nov 2006, $14.00, 310pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Reprint (Ace 2005) collection of 15 stories.
Od Magic Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01334-1, Jun 2006, $14.00, 315pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Reprint (Ace 2005) fantasy novel.
Solstice Wood Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01366-X, Feb 2006, $22.95, 278pp, hc, cover by Gary Blythe); Contemporary fantasy novel. Bookstore owner Sylvia Lynn returns to her childhood home and learns why the woods there fascinate and frighten her so.
Solstice Wood Patricia A. McKillip (SFBC #1207136, Mar 2006, $11.99, 278pp, hc, cover by Gary Blythe); Reprint (Ace 2006) contemporary fantasy novel. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Dead City Joe McKinney (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1781-3, Nov 2006, $6.99, 288pp, pb); Horror novel. The Texas Gulf Coast is hit by a series of deadly hurricanes, followed by a virus-raised zombies.
The Lighthouse Land Adrian McKinty (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-5480-X, Oct 2006, $16.95, 387pp, hc, cover by August Hall); Young-adult fantasy novel, the first volume in the Lighthouse trilogy. A one-armed boy and his single mother inherit an Irish lighthouse with a portal to another world.
Voidfarer Sean McMullen (Tor 0-765-31437-1, Feb 2006, $27.95, 397pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood); Fantasy novel, third in the Moonworlds series. Wayfarer Inspector Danolarian and his Wayfarer Constables fight an invasion by the sorcerers of Lupan.
Voidfarer Sean McMullen (SFBC #1202021, Feb 2006, $13.99, 397pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood); Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, third in the “Moonworlds Saga”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
The Navigator Eoin McNamee (Random House/Lamb 978-0-375-83910-8, Jan 2007, $15.99, 342pp, hc, cover by Mel Grant); Young-adult time-travel fantasy, the first in a series. Owen discovers he has a mission to help the Wakeful stop the Harsh from reversing the flow of time.
The Secret Under My Skin Janet McNaughton (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-008991-1, Nov 2006, $6.99, 354pp, pb, cover by Matthias Clamer); Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 2000) young-adult SF novel set in 2368 on an environmentally damaged Earth.
Warhammer 40,000: The Horus Heresy: False Gods Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-370-9, Jul 2006, $7.99, 406pp, pb); Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.

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