The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Warhammer 40,000: The Horus Heresy Vol. IV: Visions of Death Alan Merrett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-340-7, Sep 2006, $29.00, 96pp, tp, cover by Wayne England) Art book, a background book for the card game based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This appears to be the simultaneous UK edition with stickers.

CUSP Robert A. Metzger (Ace 0-441-01301-5, Apr 2006, $7.99, 517pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) Reprint (Ace 2005) SF novel. A supercomputer appears to have its own plan for human evolution.

The Stone Light Kai Meyer (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 0-689-87789-7, Jan 2007, $16.95, 350pp, hc, cover by Melvyn Grant) [Dark Reflections] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the Dark Reflections series. Merle and the winged lion go to Hell to get help for beseiged Venice. Translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford from the German Das Steinerne Licht (Loewe Verlag 2002). First US edition (Egmont 5/06).

The Water Mirror Kai Meyer; trans. by Elizabeth D. Crawford (Simon Pulse 0-689-87788-9, Oct 2006, $7.99, 250pp, tp, cover by Melvyn Grant) [Dark Reflections] Reprint (Egmont 2005 as The Flowing Queen) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the Dark Reflections series. Translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford from the German Die Fliessende Koenigin (Loewe 2001).

The Wave Walkers: Pirate Curse Kai Meyer; trans. by Elizabeth D. Crawford (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 1-4169-2421-3, Jun 2006, $15.95, 320pp, hc, cover by Rick Sardinha) [Wave Walkers] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in the Wave Walkers series about kids who can literally walk on water. Translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford from the German Di Wellenläufer (Leowe Verlag 2003).

New Moon Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown 0-316-16019-9, Sep 2006, $17.99, 563pp, hc) [Twilight] Young-adult vampire novel, second in a trilogy begun in Twilight.

Twilight Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown 0-316-01584-9, Sep 2006, $8.99, 498pp, tp) [Twilight] Reprint (Little, Brown 2005) young-adult vampire novel.

The Whispering Road Livi Michael (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240724-0, Oct 2006, $6.99, 328pp, tp) Reprint (Puffin UK 2005) young-adult fantasy novel. Victorian orphans fleeing an abusive master end up working for a traveling fair.

The Ultimate Prize Nick Michael (Lulu.com 1-4116-6825-1, Feb 2006, $18.96, 206pp, tp) Humorous SF thriller. This is a POD edition available online at [www.lulu.com].

Master Han’s Daughter: Tales from Depraved Neotokyo Midori (Circlet Press 1-885865-50-3, Jun 2006, $9.95, 112pp, tp, cover by Michele Serchuk) Original collection of nine erotic SF S/M stories set in a futuristic Tokyo, one a reprint and one revised. Order from Circlet Press, 1770 Massachusetts Ave. #278, Cambridge MA 02140; [www.circlet.com].

Lurker in the Lobby: A Guide to the Cinema of H.P. Lovecraft Andrew Migliore & John Strysik (Night Shade Books 1-892389-35-5, Feb 2006, $19.95, 341pp, tp, cover by Lee Moyer) Reprint (Armitage Press 2000, not seen) associational film-by-film guide to Lovecraftian cinema and TV, plus 20 interviews with movie directors, screenwriters, etc. Preface by S.T. Joshi. This has been updated. Indexes list films by title, year, and HPL story. Illustrated with stills, photos, etc., plus an art gallery including a 16-page color section with works by such artists as Richard Corben, Bernie Wrightson, and William Stout. Night Shade Books, 1470 NW Saltzman Road, Portland OR 97229; [www.nightshadebooks.com]. [H. P. Lovecraft]

Monsters: A Celebration of the Classic from Universal Studios Roy Milano (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-48685-4, Oct 2006, $29.95, 166 + x, hc) Associational non-fiction, a look at the making of eight classic horror films including Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Invisible Man. Lavishly illustrated with stills and publicity photos. This includes a “Fearword” by Forrest J Ackerman, and essays on the films and the actors by authors including Sara Karloff, Jennifer Beals, and John Landis.

The Good Fairies of New York Martin Millar (Soft Skull Press 1-933368-36-5, Aug 2006, $13.95, 242pp, tp, cover by Edwin Tse) Reprint (Fourth Estate 1992) fantasy novel of punk fairies in New York. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. The author also writes as Martin Scott. Order from Soft Skull Press, 71 Bond Street, Brooklyn NY 11217; [www.softskull.com].

Swarmthief’s Dance Deborah J. Miller (Trafalgar Square/Tor UK 1-4050-5074-8, Aug 2006, $16.95, 314pp, tp, cover by Paul Gregory) [Swarmthief] SF novel. First US edition (Tor UK 9/05); this is the Tor UK edition, available in the US from Trafalgar Square, PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

Wild Cards: Death Draws Five John J. Miller (ibooks 1-59687-297-7, Jan 2006, $22.95, 300pp, hc, cover by Mike S. Miller) [Wild Cards] Shared-world novel by Miller set in the Wild Cards universe created by George R.R. Martin. Copyrighted by George R.R. Martin and the Wild Card Trust.

Oh Pure and Radiant Heart Lydia Millet (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-603103-5, Jul 2006, $15.00, 532pp, tp) Reprint (Soft Skull Press 2005) SF alternate-history novel about the inventers of the atomic bomb.

Memoir of the Masses: A Tale of Smoking Mirrors Leon Mintz (Erie Harbor Productions 0-9717828-1-4, Mar 2006, $20.00, 388pp, tp) Vampire novel. Vampires seek to clone humans in 1987. Erie Harbor Productions, 223 W. Cornell Ave., Suite B, Pontiac MI 48340; [www.erieharbor.com]; postage included in price.

Warhammer 40,000: Death or Glory Sandy Mitchell (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-287-7, Mar 2006, $7.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Ciaphas Cain] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, fourth in the Ciaphas Cain sub-series. Mitchell is a pen name for Alex Stewart. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (2/06) edition, but only lists prices in US and Canadian dollars.

Warhammer: Death’s Legacy Sandy Mitchell (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-392-X, Dec 2006, $7.99, 409pp, pb, cover by Wayne England) [Warhammer: Death on the Reik] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, third in a series after Death’s Messenger and Death’s City. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (11/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

The Last Mortal Man Syne Mitchell (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46094-4, Jun 2006, $6.99, 426pp, pb) [Deathless] SF novel, the first volume in the Deathless series.

Bras & Broomsticks Sarah Mlynowski (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-73184-1, Jul 2006, $8.95, 310pp, tp, cover by Robin Zingone) [Bras & Broomsticks] Reprint (Delacorte 2005) young-adult fantasy about a teen whose younger sister is a witch.

Frogs & French Kisses Sarah Mlynowski (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-73182-5, Jul 2006, $15.95, 277pp, hc, cover by Robin Zingone) [Bras & Broomsticks] Young-adult fantasy, sequel to Bras & Broomsticks, about a teen whose younger sister is a witch.

Alector’s Choice L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 0-765-35257-5, Apr 2006, $7.99, 620pp, pb, cover by Daniel Horne) [Corean Chronicles] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, the fourth book in the Corean Chronicles, set several millenia before the Legacies trilogy.

Cadmian’s Choice L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 0-765-31528-9, Apr 2006, $27.95, 510pp, hc, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Corean Chronicles] Fantasy novel, the fifth book in the Corean Chronicles, set several millenia before the Legacies trilogy.

The Eternity Artifact L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 0-765-35345-8, Aug 2006, $7.99, 464pp, pb, cover by David Seeley) Reprint (Tor 2005) far-future SF novel.

The Hammer of Darkness L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 0-765-31567-X, Jun 2006, $13.95, 288pp, tp, cover by Greg Call) Reprint (Avon 1985) SF novel.

Soarer’s Choice L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 0-765-31647-1, Nov 2006, $27.95, 540pp, hc, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Corean Chronicles] Fantasy novel, the sixth book of the Corean Chronicles.

The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear Walter Moers (SFBC #1195822, May 2006, $17.99, 703pp, tp, cover by Walter Moers) [Zamonia] Humorous fantasy novel. Translated by John Brownjohn from the German (Eichborn 1999). This has ISBN 0-7394-5789-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back cover.

The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear Walter Moers (Overlook Press 1-58567-844-9, Sep 2006, $16.95, 703pp, tp, cover by Walter Moers) [Zamonia] Reprint (Secker & Warburg 2000) humorous fantasy novel, the autobiography of a seagoing bear. Illustrated by the author. Translated by John Brownjohn from the German (Eichborn 1999).

Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures Walter Moers (Overlook Press 1-58567-725-6, Sep 2006, $26.95, 688pp, hc, cover by Walter Moers) [Zamonia] Humorous fantasy novel, set in the same world of Zamonia as The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear. Translated by John Brownjohn from the German (Piper 2003). First US edition (Secker & Warburg 11/04).

Crystal Doors Rebecca Moesta & Kevin J. Anderson (Little, Brown 0-316-01055-3, Jun 2006, $15.99, 292pp, hc) [Crystal Doors] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a series. Two cousins are transported to a magical island.

Bodies in Motion Mary Anne Mohanraj (Harper Perennial 0-06-078119-X, Jun 2006, $13.95, 278pp, tp) Reprint (HarperCollins 2005) associational collection of 20 stories about two families in the US and Sri Lanka. This adds a “P.S.” section with an author interview and other extras.

Twenty Epics ed. David Moles & Susan Marie Groppi (All-Star Stories 1-84728-066-8, Aug 2006, $19.95, 373pp, tp, cover by Lara Wells) Original anthology of 20 epics in story form. Authors include Benjamin Rosenbaum, Tim Pratt, and K.D. Wentworth. This includes an index. David Moles, Hagentalerstrasse 15, CH-4055 Basel, Switzerland; [www.allstarstories.com].

Mélusine Sarah Monette (Ace 0-441-01417-8, Jul 2006, $7.99, 477pp, pb, cover by Judy York) [Felix & Mildmay] Reprint (Ace 2005) fantasy novel of the magical city of Mélusine.

The Virtu Sarah Monette (Ace 0-441-01404-6, Jul 2006, $24.95, 439pp, hc, cover by Judy York) [Felix & Mildmay] Fantasy novel, sequel to Mélusine. Felix and Mildmay seek a way to restore the shattered Virtu.

Darkfever Karen Marie Moning (Delacorte 0-385-33915-1, Nov 2006, $20.00, 309pp, hc, cover by Franco Accornero) [MacKayla Lane] Fantasy romance novel. MacKayla Lane investigates her sister’s murder, discovers she has strange powers of her own, and encounters some ruthless Fae.

Darkfever Karen Marie Moning (SFBC #1222107, Feb 2007, $12.99, 304pp, hc, cover by Franco Accornero) [MacKayla Lane] Reprint (Delacorte 2006) fantasy mystery/romance novel. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7423-5; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

Alien Theory: The Alien as Archetype in the Science Fiction Short Story Patricia Monk (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-5746-4, 2006, $35.00, 386 + xxxv, tp) Non-fiction, critical, a look at aliens as an SF archetype. Includes bibliography and index. Scarecrow Press, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham MD 20706; [www.scarecrowpress.com].

Engaging the Enemy Elizabeth Moon (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44756-5, Apr 2006, $25.95, 401pp, hc, cover by Dave Seeley) [Vatta’s War] Military SF novel, third in the “Vatta’s War” series. First US edition (Orbit 3/06).

Engaging the Enemy Elizabeth Moon (SFBC #1201067, Apr 2006, $12.99, 401pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) [Vatta’s War] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) military SF novel, third in the “Vatta’s War” series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The White Wolf’s Son Michael Moorcock (Warner 0-446-61745-8, Sep 2006, $6.99, 413pp, pb, cover by Robert Gould) [Elric] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2005) fantasy novel, the last in the Elric series, bringing together many versions of the Eternal Champion from throughout the Multiverse.

Lost Girls Alan Moore & Melinda Gebbie (Top Shelf Productions 1-891830-74-0, Sep 2006, $75.00, unpaginated, bx, cover by Melinda Gebbie) Erotic graphic novel published as a hardcover, three-volume deluxe set, written by Moore in collaboration with artist Gebbie. Grown up versions of Alice, Wendy, and Dorothy (from Wonderland, Neverland, and Oz) all stay at an Austrian hotel on the eve of WWI and tell each other the stories of their sexually fantastic adventures. Parts were previously published in comic-book form. Top Shelf Productions, PO Box 1282, Marietta GA 30061; [www.topshelfcomix.com].

A Dirty Job Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-059027-0, Apr 2006, $24.95, 387pp, hc, cover by William Staehle) Humorous dark fantasy novel. Hypochondriac Charlie Asher is given the job of Death.

A Dirty Job Christopher Moore (SFBC #1207763, Oct 2006, $11.99, 387pp, tp, cover by William Staehle) Reprint (Morrow 2006) humorous dark fantasy novel. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7287-3; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back cover.

You Suck: A Love Story Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-059029-1, Jan 2007, $21.95, 328pp, hc) [Bloodsucking Fiends] Humorous vampire novel, a sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends with crossover characters from other works.

Bad Prince Charlie John Moore (Ace 0-441-01396-1, May 2006, $6.99, 230pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez) Humorous fantasy novel. A dead king’s brothers and son conspire to get their kingdom invaded.

Bad Prince Charlie John Moore (SFBC #1209316, May 2006, $10.99, 230pp, hc, cover by Walter Velez) Reprint (Ace 2006) humorous fantasy novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-6688-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Resenting the Hero Moira Moore (Ace 0-441-01388-0, Mar 2006, $7.50, 285pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Resenting the Hero] Fantasy novel. A newly trained Shield is annoyed to be paired with an already legendary Source with whom to work magic. A first novel.

The Hero Strikes Back Moira J. Moore (Ace 0-441-01440-2, Sep 2006, $7.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Resenting the Hero] Fantasy novel, sequel to Resenting the Hero.

V for Vendetta Steve Moore (Pocket Star 1-4165-1699-9, Feb 2006, $6.99, 358pp, pb) Novelization of the movie based on the graphic novel. Copyrighted by DC Comics.

Dark Future: Reality Bites Stuart Moore (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-408-X, Nov 2006, $7.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Jaime Jones) [Dark Future] Novelization based on the near-future SF roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (10/06) edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Destiny’s Forge T. M. Moore (Ikthalion Press 978-1-4116-1162-7, Aug 2006, $14.95, 386pp, tp, cover by Therri Moore) Science fantasy novel with alien vampires. Half-human, half-alien Antonia Bellero ends up on the starship Destiny’s Forge while seeking an ancient enemy.

To Taste the Dragon’s Blood T. M. Moore (Ikthalion Press 978-1-84728-336-8, Aug 2006, $16.95, 226pp, tp, cover by Therri Moore) [Children of the Dragon] Science fantasy novel with alien vampires in the Children of the Dragon series, a prequel to Destiny’s Forge. Ikthalion Press, 4451 Murietta Avenue #26, Sherman Oaks CA 91423; [www.ikthalion.com].

World of Eldaterra, Volume One: The Dragon Conspiracy P. R. Moredun (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-076665-4, Sep 2006, $7.99, 290pp, pb, cover by Allistair Ewen Mitchell) Reprint (Rookstone 2004) young-adult fantasy novel. This has an “Extras Inside” section with information on the book and author. Moredun is a pen name for Allistair Mitchell.

Dark Protector Alexis Morgan (Pocket 1-4165-2036-8, Jul 2006, $6.99, 322pp, pb) Dark fantasy romance. A Paladin warrior who dies repeatedly has a forbidden passion for the doctor who watches and revives him.

Altered Carbon Richard K. Morgan (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45769-2, Mar 2006, $7.99, 526pp, pb) [Takeshi Kovacs] Reprint (Gollancz 2002) SF novel, first in the Takeshi Kovacs series.

Spin Control Chris Moriarty (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38214-4, Jul 2006, $12.00, 456pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) [Major Catherine Li] SF novel, sequel to Spin State. Major Catherine Li and AI Hyacinth Cohen are sent to recapture a defecting clone and the genetic weapon it stole.

Spin Control Chris Moriarty (SFBC #1210738, Sep 2006, $11.99, 456pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Major Catherine Li] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2006) SF novel, sequel to Spin State. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7270-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight Gerald Morris (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-73748-0, Oct 2006, $6.95, 310pp, tp, cover by Lou Beach) [Squire’s Tales] Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 2004) young-adult Arthurian novel, sixth in The Squire’s Tales series featuring Squire Terence and Sir Gawain.

The Immaculate Mark Morris (Leisure 0-8439-5670-4, Feb 2006, $6.99, 342pp, pb) Reprint (Piatkus 1992) horror novel. This is updated and revised.

Wind Tamer P. R. Morrison (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-781-6, Oct 2006, $16.95, 336pp, hc, cover by Greg Call) [Wind Tamer] Young-adult fantasy novel. Archie Stringweed becomes convinced the wind talks to him because of a family curse. A first novel. First US edition (Bloomsbury UK 2/06).

ParaSpheres: Extending Beyond the Spheres of Literary and Genre Fiction: Fabulist and New Wave Fabulist Stories ed. Rusty Morrison & Ken Keegan (Omnidawn Publishing 1-890650-18-8, Apr 2006, $19.95, 638pp, tp, cover by Michael Parkes) Original anthology of 50 stories, 14 reprints, by authors including Kim Stanley Robinson, Angela Carter, Alasdair Gray, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Michael Moorcock. Editors’ note by Keegan, introduction by Rikki Ducornet.

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