The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Spacebloom: A Field Guide to Cosmic Xflora ed. Awk Ro (Etculli PUblishing 0-9730222-0-5, Feb 2004, $49.00, 160pp, hc); Art book, supposedly the “Earth version” of a 2267 guide to manmade space flowers, their structure, uses, identification, etc., with colorful computer-generated illustrations. The text has various orientations. This is dated 2004, but not seen until now. Etculli Publishing, 306-1315 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver BC V6H 1B8, Canada; [www.spacebloom.net/book/].

Braced2Bite Serena Robar (Berkley Jam 0-425-20976-8, May 2006, $9.99, 199pp, tp); Young-adult vampire novel, first in a series. Popular girl Colby Blanchard turns into a vampire.

Fangs4Freaks Serena Robar (Berkley Jam 0-425-21195-9, Nov 2006, $9.99, 197pp, tp); Young-adult vampire novel, second in a series.

Born in Death J. D. Robb (Penguin/Putnam 0-399-15347-0, Nov 2006, $24.95, 288pp, hc); SF mystery novel, 23rd in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. Simultaneous with the Piatkus UK edition.

Born in Death J. D. Robb (SFBC #1205872, Nov 2006, $12.99, 288pp, hc); Reprint (Putnam 2006) SF mystery novel, 23rd in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. This is similar to the Putnam edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Immortal in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 0-425-15378-9, Jul 2006, $7.99, 296pp, pb); Reissue (Berkley 1996) SF mystery novel, third in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts; 25th printing.

Memory in Death J. D. Robb (Penguin/Putnam 0-399-15328-4, Jan 2006, $24.95, 337pp, hc); SF mystery novel, 22nd in the “Eve Dallas” series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. Simultaneous with the Piatkus UK edition.

Memory in Death J. D. Robb (SFBC #1191225, Feb 2006, $12.50, 310pp, hc); Reprint (Putname 2006) SF mystery novel, 22nd in the “Eve Dallas” series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. This is similar to the Putnam edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Memory in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 0-425-21073-1, Jul 2006, $7.99, 376pp, pb); Reprint (Putnam 2006) SF mystery novel, 22nd in the “Eve Dallas” series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts.

Origin in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 0-425-20426-X, Feb 2006, $7.99, 372pp, pb); Reprint (Putnam 2005) SF mystery novel, 21st in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts.

Paragaea: A Planetary Romance Chris Roberson (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-444-7, May 2006, $15.00, 399pp, tp, cover by Jon Foster); SF novel. A Soviet cosmonaut is transported to a dimension of strange science, ancient mysteries, and adventure. A hardcover edition (-440-4, $25.00) is also available.

Karavans Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-7564-0172-0, Apr 2006, $25.95, 425pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood); Fantasy novel, the first in a new fantasy universe. A late-season karavan is threatened when the magical forest of Alisanos starts to move.

Karavans Jennifer Roberson (SFBC #1209311, Jun 2006, $12.99, 425pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood); Reprint (DAW 2006) fantasy novel, the first in a new fantasy universe. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume One Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-7564-0319-7, Feb 2006, $15.00, 659pp, tp, cover by Todd Lockwood); Omnibus of the first two novels in the Sword-Dancer Saga: Sword-Dancer (1986) and Sword-Singer (1988), plus one unrelated story.

The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume Three Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-7564-0344-8, Apr 2006, $16.00, 808pp, tp, cover by Todd Lockwood); Omnibus of the third and fourth novels in the Sword-Dancer Saga: Sword-Born (1998) and Sword-Sworn (2002), plus the story “Ending and Beginning”.

The Novels of Tiger and Del, Volume Two Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-7564-0339-1, Mar 2006, $16.00, 788pp, tp, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Tiger & Del]; Omnibus of the third and fourth novels in the Sword-Dancer Saga: Sword-Maker (1989) and Sword-Breaker (1991), plus the story “Ending and Beginning”.

The History of Science Fiction Adam Roberts (St. Martin’s/Palgrave Macmillan 0-333-97022-5, Feb 2006, $95.00, 368 + xvii, hc); Non-fiction, a look at the roots and development of science fiction from ancient works to the early 21st century. Includes a chronology of key titles, notes, references, and index. This appears to be identical with the Palgrave Macmillan UK edition (1/06).

Science Fiction: Second Edition Adam Roberts (Routledge 0-415-36668-2, Feb 2006, $19.95, 159 + viii, tp); Non-fiction, a critical guide to science fiction, significantly revised from the Routledge 2000 first edition. Part of the “New Critical Idiom” series. This is an international edition without a price; a hardcover edition (-35557-4, $90.00) is also available.

The Seven Hills John Maddox Roberts (Ace 0-441-01380-5, Feb 2006, $7.99, 362pp, pb, cover by Scott Grimando); Reprint (Ace 2005) alternate-history novel, sequel to Hannibal’s Children.

Dungeons & Dragons: Mark of the Yuan-Ti Kerry Daniel Roberts (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone 0-7869-4033-6, Apr 2006, $5.99, 175pp, tp, cover by Emily Fiegenschuh); Young-adult novelization based on the roleplaying game world, the 12th in a series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Dance of the Gods Nora Roberts (Jove 0-515-14166-6, Oct 2006, $7.99, 321pp, pb); Paranormal romance, the second in the Circle trilogy. The Circle of Six fights a vampire trying to take over the world. First US edition (Piatkus 9/06).

Dance of the Gods Nora Roberts (SFBC #1213866, Dec 2006, $11.99, 321pp, hc); Reprint (Piatkus 2006) fantasy romance, the second in the Circle trilogy. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7553-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Morrigan’s Cross Nora Roberts (Jove 0-515-14165-8, Sep 2006, $7.99, 326pp, pb); Fantasy romance novel, the first in the Circle trilogy. The goddess Morrigan gathers a circle of six — sorcerer, witch, warrior, scholar, shapeshifter, and lost soul — from different times and worlds to battle the vampire Lilith. First US edition (Piatkus 8/06).

Morrigan’s Cross Nora Roberts (SFBC #1213862, Dec 2006, $11.99, 326pp, hc); Reprint (Piatkus 2006) fantasy romance, the first in the Circle trilogy. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7364-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Valley of Silence Nora Roberts (Jove 0-515-14167-4, Nov 2006, $7.99, 323pp, pb); Dark fantasy/vampire romance, third in the Circle trilogy. First US edition (Piatkus 10/06).

Valley of Silence Nora Roberts (SFBC #1213868, Dec 2006, $11.99, 323pp, hc); Reprint (Piatkus 2006) fantasy romance, the third and final in the Circle trilogy. This has ISBN 0-978-0-7394-7629-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Petty Treason Madeleine E. Robins (Tor 0-765-34306-1, Jun 2006, $6.99, 319pp, pb, cover by John J. Muth); Reprint (Forge 2004) associational Regency mystery (with elements of alternate history) featuring Sarah Tolerance.

Very Bad Deaths Spider Robinson (Baen 1-4165-2083-X, Sep 2006, $7.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman); Reprint (Baen 2004) SF mystery novel set in British Columbia.

The Stardance Trilogy Spider & Jeanne Robinson (Baen 1-4165-2082-1, Sep 2006, $26.00, 742pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Stardance]; Omnibus of SF novels Stardance (1979), Starseed (1991), and Starmind (1995).

Living Next Door to the God of Love Justina Robson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58742-0, Apr 2006, $13.00, 453pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll); SF novel, sequel to Natural History. Runaway Francine seeks a definition of love and finds an incarnation of Eros. First US edition (Macmillan UK 10/05).

Mappa Mundi Justina Robson (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-491-9, Sep 2006, $15.00, tp); SF novel. First US edition (Macmillan UK 2001).

How Noble in Reason Alyn Rockwood (Peters, A K 1-56881-288-4, Jun 2006, $24.95, 207pp, hc); SF novel. An inventor of sentient computers is accused of murdering one of his own creations. A first novel. A K Peters, 888 Worcester St., Suite 230, Wellesley MA 02482; [www.akpeters.com].

Black Order James Rollins (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-076388-4, Jul 2006, $24.95, 426pp, hc); Paranormal thriller in the Sigma Force series. Copyrighted by Jim Czajkowski; Rollins also writes as James Clemens.

Black Order James Rollins (SFBC #1212714, Sep 2006, $24.95, 426pp, hc); Reprint (Morrow 2006) paranormal thriller in the Sigma Force series. Copyrighted by Jim Czajkowski; Rollins also writes as James Clemens. This is similar to the Morrow edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Map of Bones James Rollins (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-076524-0, May 2006, $7.99, 523pp, pb) [Sigma Force]; Reprint (Morrow 2005) paranormal thriller, the first in the “Sigma Force” series. Copyrighted by Jim Czajkowski; Rollins also writes as James Clemens.

Florida Horror: Dark Tales from the Sunshine State ed. Armand Rosamilia (Carnifex Press 0-9759727-4-X, Mar 2006, $12.95, 154pp, tp); Original anthology of 12 horror stories about Florida. Order from Carnifex Press, PO Box 1686, Ormond Beach FL 32175; [www.carnifexpress.com]; add $1.00 shipping; checks to Armand Rosamilia.

The Dream Thief Helen A. Rosburg (Medallion Press 1-932815-20-1, Dec 2005, $6.99, 326pp, pb, cover by Adam Mock); Dark fantasy novel. Something is killing young women through their dreams in 16th-century Venice. Medallion Press, 225 Seabreeze Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480; [www.medallion press.com].

International House of Bubbas ed. Selina Rosen (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-66-X, Oct 2005, $18.00, 294pp, tp, cover by Keith Berdak) [Bubba]; Original anthology of 28 stories and one poem, the third volume in the series begun in Bubbas of the Apocalypse about a post-holocaust near-future world where only Bubbas survived a plague that turned yuppies into zombies. Authors include Jody Lynn Nye, James S. Dorr, and Laura J. Underwood. 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].

StarCraft: Queen of Blades Aaron Rosenberg (Pocket Star 0-7434-7133-4, Jun 2006, $7.99, 349pp, pb, cover by Glenn Rane); Novelization based on the SF computer game. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

Warhammer: Day of the Daemon Aaron Rosenberg (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-366-0, Jun 2006, $7.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Max Bertolini); Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, the first book in the Daemon Gates trilogy. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (5/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Paladins Joel Rosenberg (Baen 1-4165-2094-5, Nov 2006, $7.99, 637pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller); Reprint (Baen 2004) epic alternate world fantasy novel.

Paladins II: Knight Moves Joel Rosenberg (Baen 0-7434-9914-X, Dec 2006, $25.00, 302pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell); Fantasy alternate history novel, sequel to Paladins, set in a world where Mordred, not Arthur, was the hero.

Horizons Mary Rosenblum (Tor 0-765-31604-8, Nov 2006, $24.95, 316pp, hc, cover by John Harris); SF novel. An empath searches for her brother’s killer.

How I Live Now Meg Rosoff (Random House/Lamb 0-553-37605-5, Apr 2006, $7.99, 194pp, tp); Reprint (Lamb 2004, not seen) young-adult SF novel. A teen from New York is sent to live in the English countryside just as England is occupied by an unnamed enemy.

The Surgeon of Souls Victor Rousseau (Spectre Library, The, Oct 2006, $40.00, 170pp, hc, cover by R. W. S.); Collection of 12 weird stories about Dr. Ivan Brodsky. The introduction by Mike Ashley discusses Rousseau’s career, and the mystery of the original publication dates for these stories; 11 appeared in Weird Tales, but several had prior periodical publication unknown previously. No previous collection is known. This is a limited edition of 200; The Spectre Library, Morgan A. Wallace, 533 One Center Blvd, Apt #315, Altamonte Springs FL 32701; [spectrelibrary@gmail.com].

Forbidden Cargo Rebecca Rowe (Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy 1-894063-16-3, Aug 2006, $14.95, tp); SF novel. The in 2110 government persecutes the illegally engineered race of nano-DNA hybrids called the Imagofas. A first novel. Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, PO Box 1714, Calgary AB T2P 2L7, Canada; [www.edgewebsite.com].

Date Me, Baby, One More Time Stephanie Rowe (Warner Forever 0-446-61766-0, May 2006, $6.50, 300pp, pb, cover by Michael Storrings); Humorous paranormal-romance adventure, the first in a series. An immortal guardian of the Goblet of Eternal Youth and her dragon roommate face a hunky pretzel mogul trying to break a curse.

Must Love Dragons Stephanie Rowe (Warner Forever 0-446-61767-9, Nov 2006, $6.50, 342pp, pb); Humorous paranormal-romance adventure, sequel to Date Me, Baby, One More Time. The dragon currently guarding the Goblet of Eternal Youth makes a deal with Satan so she can meet her online lover in real life as a woman.

Angel with Attitude Michelle Rowen (Warner Forever 0-446-61699-0, Jul 2006, $6.50, 347pp, pb); Humorous fantasy romance novel. An angel kicked out of heaven has trouble surviving on Earth.

Angel with Attitude Michelle Rowen (SFBC #1215648, Aug 2006, $10.99, 347pp, hc); Reprint (Warner Forever 2006) humorous fantasy romance novel about a fallen angel. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7111-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J. K. Rowling (Scholastic 0-439-78596-0, Sep 2006, $9.99, 652pp, tp, cover by Mary GrandPré); Reprint (Levine 2005) young-adult fantasy, sixth in the series.

Dark Labyrinth Luis Royo (NBM 1-56163-484-0, Nov 2006, $24.95, 64pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo); Art book, a collection of fantasy paintings, plus a story about a painter’s apprentice and some magic paintings. Text translated by Miguel Guerra.

Subversive Beauty Luis Royo (Heavy Metal 1-932413-44-8, Feb 2006, $19.95, 80pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo); Art book, a collection of illustrations of women with tattoos and piercings; most of the color paintings are accompanied by sketches and vignettes about the mythic women depicted. A deluxe edition (-45-6, $29.95) with dust jacket and signed tipped-in plate is also available.

The Wall and the Wing Laura Ruby (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-075255-6, Mar 2006, $16.99, 328pp, hc, cover by Brandon Dorman); Young-adult fantasy. A girl in a city where almost anyone can fly has instead the unusual ability to become invisible.

Perfect Dark: Initial Vector Greg Rucka (SFBC #1205103, Feb 2006, $13.99, 350pp, hc); Reprint (Tor 2005) novelization based on the near-future computer game. Copyrighted by Microsoft. This is bound in boards; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on th back cover.

Perfect Dark: Initial Vector Greg Rucka (Tor 0-765-35473-X, Jun 2006, $7.99, 329pp, pb); Reprint (Tor 2005) novelization based on the near-future computer game. Copyrighted by Microsoft.

The Hollow Earth Rudy Rucker (MonkeyBrain Books 1-932265-20-1, Oct 2006, $15.95, 234pp, tp, cover by John Picacio); Reprint (1990) historical alternate-world SF novel, subtitled “The Narrative of Mason Algiers Reynolds of Virginia”. This second edition has been corrected and slightly revised, and has a new afterword by Rucker. Order from MonkeyBrain, 11204 Crossland Drive, Austin TX 78726; [info@monkeybrainbooks.com]; [www.monkeybrainbooks.com].

Mad Professor Rudy Rucker (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-974-4, Jan 2007, $15.95, 301 + xv, tp, cover by Georgia Rucker); Collection of 13 previously uncollected stories, one original. Five stories are collaborations with authors including Terry Bisson, Paul Di Filippo, and Bruce Sterling. Rucker provides an introduction and individual story notes.

Mathematicians in Love Rudy Rucker (Tor 978-0-765-31584-7, Dec 2006, $24.95, 364pp, hc); SF novel, a romantic comedy of alternate realities. Two mathematicians in grad school fall for the same woman and start altering reality to get the girl.

Charmed: As Puck Would Have It Paul Ruditis (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1468-4, Apr 2006, $6.99, 222pp, pb); Young-adult novelization based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

Paloma Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46115-0, Oct 2006, $6.99, 371pp, pb); SF novel, the fifth in the Retrieval Artist series. Retrieval Artist Miles Flint investigates the death of his mentor Paloma.

Shalimar the Clown Salman Rushdie (Random House 0-679-78348-2, Oct 2006, $14.95, 398pp, hc); Reprint (Random House 2005) mainstream novel with elements of fantasy/magical realism.

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