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War of the Worlds: New Millennium Douglas Niles (Tor 0-765-35000-9, Nov 2006, $7.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell); Reprint (Tor 2005) contemporary SF technothriller, an update of Wells’s classic. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates.
30 Days of Night: Rumors of the Undead Steve Niles & Jeff Mariotte (Pocket Star 0-7434-9651-5, Feb 2006, $7.99, 401pp, pb); Horror novel based on the world of the horror graphic novels created by Niles. FBI Special Agent Andy Gray, investigating what turned his partner into an undead killer, ends up in Barrow, Alaska.
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King Jenny Nimmo (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-54530-7, Jun 2006, $9.99, 441pp, hc, cover by Chris Sheban); Young-adult fantasy novel, fifth in the Children of the Red King quintet. This is bound in boards. Simultaneous with the Egmont UK edition.
Emlyn’s Moon Jenny Nimmo (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-84676-5, Jan 2007, $9.99, 152pp, hc, cover by Brandon Dorman); Reprint (Methuen 1986) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the Magician trilogy. Previously published in the US as Orchard of the Crescent Moon (Dutton 1989).
The Draco Tavern Larry Niven (Tor 0-765-30863-0, Jan 2006, $24.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Draco Tavern]; Collection of 27 stories and vignettes, four original, about a spaceport bar that caters to aliens.

11 · Introduction · in
17 · The Subject Is Closed · ss Cosmos SF&F Magazine May ’77
25 · Grammar Lesson · ss Cosmos SF&F Magazine May ’77
33 · Assimilating Our Culture, That’s What They’re Doing · ss Destinies Nov ’78
41 · The Schumann Computer · ss Destinies Jan ’79
49 · The Green Marauder · ss Destinies Feb ’80
57 · The Real Thing · ss IASFM Nov ’82
65 · War Movie · ss Stellar #7, ed. Judy-Lynn del Rey, Ballantine, 1981
73 · Limits · ss IASFM Sep 28 ’81
81 · Table Manners [“Folk Tale”] · ss Niven’s Laws, Owlswick, 1984
101 · One Night at the Draco Tavern · pl, 1991
107 · The Heights · ss Analog May, 2001
123 · The Wisdom of Demons · vi Analog Jul/Aug, 2000
131 · Smut Talk · ss Playboy Jan, 2000
145 · Ssoroghod’s People · ss Redshift: Extreme Visions of Speculative Fiction, ed. Al Sarrantonio, Penguin/Roc, 2001
155 · The Missing Mass · ss Analog Dec, 2000
175 · The Convergence of the Old Mind · ss Analog Jul/Aug, 2002
185 · Chrysalis · ss Analog Sep, 2002
199 · The Death Addict · ss Analog May, 2003
209 · Storm Front · ss Analog Mar, 2004
215 · The Slow Ones · ss Analog Dec, 2005
225 · Cruel and Unusual · vi Cosmos SF&F Magazine May ’77
231 · The Ones Who Stay Home · ss Analog Jan, 2003
239 · Breeding Maze · ss Analog Sep, 2005
255 · Playhouse · ss *
273 · Lost · ss *
283 · Losing Mars · ss *
291 · Playground Earth · ss *
The Draco Tavern Larry Niven (Tor 0-765-34771-7, Dec 2006, $6.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere); Reprint (Tor 2006) collection of 27 stories and vignettes about a spaceport bar that caters to aliens.
Building Harlequin’s Moon Larry Niven & Brenda Cooper (Tor 0-765-35129-3, Apr 2006, $7.99, 501pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere); Reprint (Tor 2005) SF novel.
Burning Tower Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle (Pocket 0-7434-1692-9, Oct 2006, $7.99, 655pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll); Reprint (Pocket 2005) pre-historic Los Angeles fantasy, sequel to The Burning City.
Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories Garth Nix (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074715-3, Aug 2006, $6.99, 415pp, pb, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon); Reprint (Eos 2005) young-adult collection of 12 stories, one in the Abhorsen series, and one satiric piece about epic fantasy.
The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 3: Drowned Wednesday Garth Nix (Scholastic 0-439-43656-7, Mar 2006, $6.99, 387pp, tp, cover by John Blackford); Reprint (Allen & Unwin Australia 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, third in a seven-part series.
The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 4: Sir Thursday Garth Nix (Scholastic 0-439-70087-6, Mar 2006, $16.99, 344pp, tp, cover by John Blackford); Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in a seven-part series. Simultaneous with the Australian (Allen & Unwin) edition.
Tarnsman of Gor John Norman (Wildside Press/E-Reads 0-8095-5615-4, Mar 2006, $14.95, 160pp, tp, cover by Boris Vallejo); Reprint (Ballantine 1966) fantasy novel, the first in the Gor series, with the original Boris cover. Available from from Wildside Press, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.wildsidepress.com].
Dungeons & Dayjobs Rob Northrup (Awkwardly Publishing, Jan 2006, $12.94, 166pp, tp); Collection of 13 stories (six original, several published online) and five recipes. Order from Robert T. Northrup, Awkwardly Publishing, 705 Irving St., Jackson MI 49202; [http://evilbobdayjob.tripod.com].
Dragon Magic Andre Norton (Tor/Starscape 0-765-35300-8, Aug 2006, $5.99, 215pp, tp, cover by Tristan Elwell); Reprint (Crowell 1972) young-adult fantasy novel in the Magic Books series. This includes a reader’s guide.
Fur Magic Andre Norton (Tor/Starscape 0-765-35299-0, Apr 2006, $5.99, 152pp, tp, cover by Tristan Elwell); Reprint (World 1968) young-adult fantasy novel. This includes a six-page reader’s guide.
Lavender-Green Magic Andre Norton (Tor/Starscape 0-765-35301-6, Nov 2006, $5.99, 262pp, tp, cover by Tristan Elwell); Reprint (Crowell 1974) young-adult fantasy novel in the Magic series.
Masks of the Outcasts Andre Norton (SFBC #1198672, Jun 2006, $11.99, 343pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton); Reprint (Baen 2005) omnibus of two novels: Catseye (1961) and Night of Masks (1964). This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Moonsinger Andre Norton (Baen 1-4165-2061-9, May 2006, $25.00, 403pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) [Moonsinger]; Omnibus of two novels about the Moonsinger Maelen: Moon of Three Rings (1966) and Exiles of the Stars (1971).

1 · Moon of Three Rings · n. New York: Viking, 1966
213 · Exiles of the Stars · n. New York: Viking, 1971
Quag Keep Andre Norton (Tor 0-765-31302-2, May 2006, $13.95, 270pp, tp, cover by Justin Sweet) [Quag Keep]; Reprint (Atheneum 1978) fantasy novel based on the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
Three Hands for Scorpio Andre Norton (Tor 978-0-765-34385-7, Jan 2007, $6.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Tristan Elwell); Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel.
Beast Master’s Quest Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie (Tor 0-765-31453-3, Jun 2006, $24.95, 302pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell); SF novel, the third in a series of sequels to Norton’s The Beast Master.
Silver May Tarnish Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie (SFBC #1197759, Feb 2006, $12.99, 284pp, hc, cover by Daniel Dos Santos); Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel in Norton’s Witch World series, written by McConchie. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Silver May Tarnish Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie (Tor 0-765-34553-6, Nov 2006, $6.99, 294pp, pb, cover by Daniel Dos Santos); Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel in Andre Norton’s Witch World series, written by McConchie.
Dragon Blade Andre Norton & Sasha Miller (Tor 0-765-34660-5, Dec 2006, $6.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo); Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, fourth in the Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan.
Quag Keep & Return to Quag Keep Andre Norton & Jean Rabe (SFBC #1206501, Mar 2006, $12.99, 435pp, hc, cover by J. P. Targete) [Quag Keep]; Omnibus of two novels: Quag Keep (1978) and Return to Quag Keep (2006). This has ISBN 0-7394-6418-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

1 · Quag Keep · Andre Norton · n. New York: Atheneum, 1978
187 · Return to Quag Keep · n. New York: Tor, 2006
193 · Introduction · E. Gary Gygax · in
194 · Introduction · Andre Norton · in
195 · Introduction · Jean Rabe · in
Return to Quag Keep Andre Norton & Jean Rabe (Tor 0-765-31298-0, Jan 2006, $24.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Quag Keep]; Fantasy novel, sequel to Quag Keep, the first novel based on Dungeons & Dragons. Introductions by Gary Gygax, Norton, and Rabe. Packaged by Bill Fawcett & Associates.
A Taste of Magic Andre Norton & Jean Rabe (Tor 0-765-31527-0, Nov 2006, $24.95, 303pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell); Fantasy novel, started and plotted by Norton and finished by Rabe.
A Taste of Magic Andre Norton & Jean Rabe (SFBC #1220014, Nov 2006, $12.99, 303pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell); Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, started and plotted by Norton and finished by Rabe. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Arlyn and the Purloin Bane, Book 1 Dana Nourie (Sacred Oak Publishing 978-0-9779-3841-4, Jul 2006, $15.99, 281pp, tp); Fantasy novel, the first in a series. Arlyn finds refuge with the Endowed after her village is destroyed evil raiders. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.sacredoakspublishing.com]; Sacred Oaks Publishing, PO Box 15306, San Jose CA 95153.
Firebirds Rising ed. Sharyn November (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240549-3, Apr 2006, $19.99, 528pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen); Young-adult original anthology of 16 stories. Authors include Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Tamora Pierce, and Diana Wynne Jones.

1 · Introduction · Sharyn November · in
5 · Huntress · Tamora Pierce · nv *
33 · Unwrapping · Nina Kiriki Hoffman · ss *
44 · The Real Thing · Alison Goodman · nv *
86 · Little (Grrl) Lost · Charles de Lint · nv *
119 · I’ll Give You My Word · Diana Wynne Jones · nv *
153 · In the House of the Seven Librarians · Ellen Klages · nv *
190 · Wintermoon Wish · Sharon Shinn · nv *
219 · The Wizards of Perfil · Kelly Link · na *
273 · Jack O’Lantern · Patricia A. McKillip · nv *
294 · Quill · Carol Emshwiller · nv *
328 · Blood Roses · Francesca Lia Block · ss *
337 · Hives · Kara Dalkey · na *
386 · Perception · Alan Dean Foster · ss *
406 · The House on the Planet · Tanith Lee · nv *
444 · Cousins · Pamela Dean · nv *
490 · What Used to Be Good Still Is · Emma Bull · nv *
525 · Acknowledgments · Misc. · ms
529 · About the Editor · Misc. · bg
Black Powder War Naomi Novik (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-48130-5, Jun 2006, $7.50, 365pp, pb) [Temeraire]; Fantasy novel, the third in the Temeraire historical fantasy series set in the Napoleonic era. Temeraire returns overland from China to pick up valuable dragon eggs in Istanbul.
His Majesty’s Dragon Naomi Novik (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-48128-3, Apr 2006, $7.50, 356pp, pb, cover by Dominic Harman) [Temeraire]; Historical fantasy novel, the first in a series with dragons in the Napoleonic era. A sea captain unintentionally bonds with the newly hatched dragon, Temeraire. A first novel. First US edition (Voyager 1/06 as Temeraire).
His Majesty’s Dragon Naomi Novik (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-48128-3, Apr 2006, $7.50, 356pp, pb, cover by Dominic Harman) [Temeraire]; Reissue (Voyager 1/06 as Temeraire) historical fantasy novel, the first in the Temeraire series about dragons in the Napoleonic era. Third printing.
Temeraire: In the Service of the King Naomi Novik (SFBC #1212789, Jun 2006, $14.99, 833pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Temeraire]; Omnibus of three historical fantasy novels in the series with dragons in the Napoleonic era: His Majesty’s Dragon (2006 as Temeraire), Throne of Jade (2006), and Black Powder War (2006).

1 · His Majesty’s Dragon · n. Voyager, 2006
261 · Throne of Jade · n. New York: Del Rey, 2006
561 · Black Powder War · n. New York: Del Rey, 2006
Throne of Jade Naomi Novik (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-48129-1, May 2006, $7.50, 399pp, pb, cover by Dominic Harman) [Temeraire]; Fantasy novel, the second in the Temeraire historical fantasy series set in the Napoleonic era. The dragon Temeraire and his captain travel to China.
Gothic!: Ten Original Dark Tales ed. Deborah Noyes (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2737-2, Jul 2006, $7.99, 241pp, tp, cover by Pia Schachter); Reprint (Candlewick Press 2004) young-adult original anthology of ten stories.
Strong-Arm Tactics Jody Lynn Nye (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-045-2, Jan 2006, $16.95, 363pp, tp, cover by Don Maitz); Humorous military SF novel, the first book in The Wolf Pack series about a platoon of misfits. Trouble erupts on a supposedly simple courier mission to the galaxy’s greatest amusement park. A hardcover edition (-044-4, $25.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Meisha Merlin, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.meishamerlin.com].
Halo: Ghosts of Onyx Eric Nylund (Tor 0-765-31568-8, Nov 2006, $12.95, 383pp, tp); Novelization based on the computer game. Copyrighted by Microsoft.
Hunter’s League: His Legacy Avenged Mel Odom (Simon Pulse 0-689-86635-6, Mar 2006, $5.99, 250pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley); Young-adult dark fantasy thriller set in 1887 England, fourth in the “Hunter’s League” series.
Lord of the Libraries Mel Odom (Tor 0-765-34650-8, Dec 2006, $7.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrant); Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, third in the series begun in The Rover.
The Magic and the Healing Nick O’Donohoe (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240707-0, Nov 2006, $7.99, 326pp, pb, cover by Tony Sahara); Reprint (Ace 1994) fantasy novel, first in the Crossroads series about veterinary students helping mythic creatures. Repackaged for young adults.
Measle and the Dragodon Ian Ogilvy (HarperCollins 0-06-058690-7, Sep 2006, $6.99, 344pp, tp, cover by Jimmy Pickering); Reprint (Oxford University Press 2004) young-adult fantasy, sequel to Measle and the Wrathmonk.
Ju-on Kei Ohishi (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-071-X, Sep 2006, $8.95, 235pp, tp); Novelization of the Japanese horror film and videos. This is the first English language edition, translated by Joe Swift from the Japanese (Kadokawa Shoten 2003).
Goddess of Eire Janeen O’Kerry (Dorchester/Love Spell 0-505-52587-9, Feb 2006, $5.99, 337pp, pb); Celtic fantasy romance. The new high king of Ireland courts the goddess Eriu, who sets him tests to prove his worthiness.
Nietzsche’s Kisses Lance Olsen (FC2 1-57366-127-9, Mar 2006, $15.95, 244pp, tp); Fictionalized, surreal/hallucinatory account of Friedrich Nietzsche’s last night. Order from Northwestern University Press, Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Ave, Chicago IL 60628; 800-621-2736; [http://nupress.northwestern.edu].
DC Universe: Helltown Dennis O’Neil (Warner 0-446-61658-3, Nov 2006, $6.99, 330pp, pb, cover by James Jean); Novelization based on the world of the comics. Copyrighted by DC Comics.
Skybreaker Kenneth Oppel (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-053229-1, Jan 2007, $6.99, 544pp, pb, cover by Danilo Ducak); Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 2005) young-adult fantasy adventure, sequel to Airborn.
The Fountain and Other Stories Cary G. Osborne (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-73-2, Nov 2006, $6.00, 54pp, ph, cover by Debora Dastabrooks-Pellicano); Chapbook collection of five stories, two original. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [www.yarddogpress.com].
Haunted Waters Mary Pope Osborne (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2995-2, Aug 2006, $14.99, 147pp, hc); Reprint (Candlewick 1994) young-adult dark fantasy based loosely on the story of Undine. This has been revised.
Song of Ireland Juilene Osborne-McKnight (Tor/Forge 0-765-31243-3, Apr 2006, $24.95, 336pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell); Historical fantasy novel about the arrival of the Celts in Ireland and their encounters with the Danu people.
Afterlife Battlefield Johnny Ostentatious (Active Bladder 0-9761729-3-3, Oct 2006, $10.00, 249pp, tp); Dark fantasy novel. Zack Fury kills himself and ends up in a realm where good and evil will fight the ultimate battle. Active Bladder, PO Box 24607, Philadelphia PA 19111; [www.ActiveBladder.com].
Here, There Be Dragons James A. Owen (Simon & Schuster 1-4169-1227-4, Oct 2006, $17.95, 326pp, hc, cover by James A. Owen); Young-adult fantasy novel. The Imaginarium Geographica, an atlas of imaginary places, leads three young men in 1917 on fantastic adventures — young men who turn out to be J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. Illustrated by the author.
Heart Quest Robin D. Owens (Berkley Sensation 0-425-21084-7, Sep 2006, $6.99, 336pp, pb); Futuristic science fantasy romance set on the planet of Celta.
HeartMate Robin D. Owens (Berkley Sensation 0-425-21240-8, Aug 2006, $6.99, 340pp, pb); Reprint (Jove 2001) futuristic science fantasy romance set on the planet of Celta.
Sorceress of Faith Robin D. Owens (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80221-8, Feb 2006, $13.95, 505pp, tp); Contemporary fantasy novel, second in The Summoning trilogy.
Blood Red Sharon Page (Kensington/Aphrodisia 0-7582-1543-6, Jan 2007, $12.95, 339pp, tp); Erotic Regency vampire romance.
The Night School Michael Paine (Berkley 0-425-20916-4, Apr 2006, $6.99, 325pp, pb); Horror novel. Attempts to renovate an abandoned school raises ghosts. Paine is a pen name for John Michael Curlovich.
Stage Fright Michael Paine (Berkley 0-425-21282-3, Nov 2006, $6.99, 265pp, pb); Horror novel. Spooky things happen when a theater company renovates an opera house and stages a play based on the building’s grisly history. Paine is a pen name for John Michael Curlovich.
Origins: The Art of John Jude Palencar John Jude Palencar (Underwood Books 1-59929-004-9, Nov 2006, $27.00, 128pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar); Art book with over 100 paintings and drawings. Foreword by Christopher Paolini, afterword by Arnie Fenner. Edited by Cathy Fenner & Arnie Fenner. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1919, Nevada City CA 95959; [www.underwoodbooks.com].
The Cracked Throne Joshua Palmatier (DAW 0-7564-0403-7, Nov 2006, $24.95, 436pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone); Fantasy novel, sequel to The Skewed Throne. Varis takes the Throne of Amenkor as the city faces famine and invasion by an unknown enemy.
The Skewed Throne Joshua Palmatier (DAW 0-7564-0331-6, Jan 2006, $23.95, 338pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone); Fantasy novel. A street girl with a peculiar talent learns the assassin’s arts in a city with a mad Mistress. A first novel.
The Skewed Throne Joshua Palmatier (DAW 0-7564-0382-0, Nov 2006, $7.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone); Reprint (DAW 2006) fantasy novel.
Star Trek: Constellations ed. Marco Palmieri (Pocket 0-7434-9254-4, Sep 2006, $15.00, 382pp, tp, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt); Star Trek original anthology of 12 stories. Introduction by David Gerrold. This is a 40th-anniversary edition. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.

ix · Introduction · David Gerrold · in
1 · First, Do No Harm · Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore · ss *
31 · The Landing Party · Robert Greenberger · ss *
65 · Official Record · Howard Weinstein · ss *
95 · Fracture · Jeff Bond · ss *
133 · Chaotic Response · Stuart Moore · ss *
163 · As Others See Us · Christopher L. Bennett · ss *
191 · See No Evil · Jill Sherwin · ss *
219 · The Leader · Dave Galanter · ss *
263 · Ambition · William Leisner · ss *
295 · Devices and Desires · Kevin Lauderdale · ss *
325 · Where Everybody Knows Your Name · Jeffrey Lang · ss *
361 · Make-Believe · Allyn Gibson · nv *
· Alone, Anything But · Joshua Ortega · gs *; manga short story from Star Trek the manga: Shinsei/Shinsei, TOKYOPOP, 2006.; illus. Gregory Giovanni Johnson
The Devil’s Magnet Larry Panchuk (Trinity Publishing 1-897306-20-2, Aug 2006, $17.95, 429pp, tp); Thriller involving Navy Seals, Nikola Tesla, Nazis, and evidence of an extraterrestrial device. A first novel. Trinity Enterprise, 105 Prince William St., Saint John, New Brunswick Canada E2L 2B2; [www.trinityenterprises.ca].
Eldest Christopher Paolini (Random House/Knopf 0-375-84060-5, Sep 2006, $24.00, 706pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Inheritance]; Reprint (Knopf 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the Inheritance trilogy. This is a deluxe edition with an excerpt from book three, a fold-out poster, and new supplemental material.

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