The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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A Taste of Midnight ed. Cecilia Tan (Avalon/Blue Moon 1-56201-490-0, Feb 2006, $14.95, 186pp, tp); Reprint (Circlet Press 2000) anthology of 18 erotic vampire stories; this adds seven stories.

Full Metal Apache: Transactions Between Cyberpunk Japan and Avant-Pop America Takayuki Tatsumi (Duke University Press 0-8223-3774-6, Aug 2006, $22.95, 241pp, tp); Critical non-fiction tracing contemporary cultural influences crossing back and forth between Japan and America, including New Wave and cyberpunk SF. Forward by Larry McCaffery. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. Duke University Press, Box 90660, Durham NC 27708-0660; [www.dukeupress.edu].

Talbot Mundy, Philosopher of Adventure: A Critical Biography Brian Taves (McFarland 0-7864-2234-3, Feb 2006, $39.95, 302pp, tp); Non-fiction, a critical biography discussing Mundy’s life and works including fiction, non-fiction, and scripts for film and radio. Includes a chronological listing of original publications, notes, bibliography, and index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]. [Talbot Mundy]

Tersias the Oracle G. P. Taylor (Penguin/Putnam 0-399-24258-9, Apr 2006, $17.99, 262pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen); Young-adult dark fantasy about a blind boy oracle pursued by those who would use him. First US edition (Faber and Faber 8/05 as Tersias).

Night Birds’ Reign Holly Taylor (Medallion Press 1-932815-53-8, Oct 2005, $14.99, 514pp, tp, cover by Adam Mock); Arthurian fantasy novel. Gwydion the Dreamer is given the task of guarding the young Arthur. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now. Medallion Press, 225 Seabreeze Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480; [www.medallion press.com].

Sex and the Single Ghost Tawny Taylor (Kensington 0-7582-1507-X, Sep 2006, $12.95, 229pp, tp); Fantasy romance. A ghost gets a chance to briefly reanimate and try to solve her murder, now nine years in the past.

The Quantum Connection Travis Taylor (Baen 978-1-4165-2100-6, Jan 2007, $7.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack); Reprint (Baen 2005) SF novel, sequel to Warp Speed.

Warp Speed Travis S. Taylor (Baen 1-4165-2063-5, May 2006, $7.99, 375pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly); Reprint (Baen 2004) near-future SF novel.

Here Comes Civilization William Tenn (SFBC #1223354, Oct 2006, $14.99, 545pp, hc, cover by Rolf Mohr); Reprint (NESFA Press 2001) collection of 25 stories, an essay, and the novel Of Men and Monsters. Volume Two of two in The Complete Short Science Fiction of William Tenn. This is similar to the NESFA edition, except it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

Rapture Thomas Tessier (Leisure 0-8439-5558-9, Aug 2006, $6.99, 342pp, pb); Reprint (Warner 1987) horror novel.

Singer Jean Thesman (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240650-3, Jul 2006, $7.99, 281pp, pb, cover by René Milot); Reprint (Viking 2005) young-adult fantasy novel based on the Celtic legend of “The Children of Lir”.

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Dealers Jeffrey Thomas (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-383-0, Jul 2006, $7.99, 398pp, pb); Novelization based on characters from the movies. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but only has US and Canadian prices.

Conan: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Savage Barbarian Roy Thomas (DK Publishing 0-7566-2095-3, Sep 2006, $24.95, 159pp, hc, cover by Alex Ross); Non-fiction, reference. A guide to Robert E. Howard’s character as if he really existed, and the places and people of his world. Extensively illustrated, primarily with comic-book art, by numerous artists including Frank Frazetta, Gary Gianni, and Barry Windsor-Smith. Foreword by Todd McFarlane. Includes an index.

The End of Mr. Y Scarlett Thomas (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-603161-2, Oct 2006, $14.00, 402pp, tp); Literary fantasy novel. A woman finds a book that leads her into the Troposphere, a wonderland or maybe a hallucination.

The Crimson Sword Eldon Thompson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074151-1, May 2006, $7.99, 537pp, pb, cover by Koveck); Reprint (Eos 2005) fantasy novel, the first volume in The Legend of Asahiel trilogy.

The Obsidian Key Eldon Thompson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074152-X, Jul 2006, $24.95, 516pp, hc, cover by Koveck); Fantasy novel, the second volume in The Legend of Asahiel trilogy. Young King Torin seeks ancient secrets to help him overcome the foul spirits invading his realm.

Lost: Signs of Life Frank Thompson (Hyperion 0-7868-9092-4, Feb 2006, $5.99, 173pp, pb); Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Touchstone Television.

Fourth World Kate Thompson (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-897-9, May 2006, $7.95, 330pp, tp); Reprint (The Bodley Head 2000 as The Missing Link) young-adult SF novel, the first in the Missing Link trilogy.

Only Human Kate Thompson (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-651-8, May 2006, $16.95, 312pp, hc); Young-adult SF. A teen helps his stepbrother find his mad scientist mother. Book two of the Missing Link trilogy. First US edition (The Bodley Head 2001).

DragonLance: Alliances Paul B. Thompson & Tonya C. Cook (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4076-X, Oct 2006, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki); Novelization based on the role-playing game. Volume two of Elven Exiles. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Cursed One Ronda Thompson (St. Martin’s 0-312-93575-7, Dec 2006, $6.99, 305pp, pb); Regency werewolf romance novel, the third in the Wild Wulfs of London series.

The Untamed One Ronda Thompson (St. Martin’s 0-312-93574-9, May 2006, $6.99, 311pp, pb); Regency werewolf romance novel, the second in the Wild Wulfs of London trilogy.

The Further Adventures of Beowulf: Champion of Middle Earth ed. Brian M. Thomsen (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1847-1, Nov 2006, $14.95, 259pp, tp); Anthology of the epic saga (a slightly modernized version of the 1892 prose translation by John Earle) plus four original heroic fantasy stories by Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb, Lynn Abbey, and Wolfgang Baur. A partial bibliography of translations and spin-offs in various media is included.

Novel Ideas: Fantasy ed. Brian M. Thomsen (DAW 0-7564-0309-X, Mar 2006, $7.50, 312pp, pb); Anthology of eight stories that were later expanded into fantasy novels, with introductions by all but one of the authors explaining how their stories and novels came to be. Authors include Gordon R. Dickson, Orson Scott Card, and Suzy McKee Charnas. This is copyrighted by Thomsen and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

Novel Ideas: Science Fiction ed. Brian M. Thomsen (DAW 0-7564-0353-7, Apr 2006, $7.50, 321pp, pb); Anthology of seven stories that became SF novels, with comments on the process by the authors. Authors include Orson Scott Card, Connie Willis, and John Varley. Copyrighted by Thomsen and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

Underland Mary Patterson Thornburg (AuthorHouse 1-4259-0064-X, Dec 2005, $14.49, 224pp, tp); Young-adult fantasy novel. A girl finds herself in another universe where she is pursued for an object she was given by her missing brother. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.authorhouse.com] or from AuthorHouse, 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington IN 47403.

Warhammer 40,000: The Last Chancers Gav Thorpe (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-300-8, Apr 2006, $10.99, 765pp, tp, cover by Andrea Uderzo) [Warhammer 40,000: Last Chancers]; Omnibus of three novelizations based on the roleplaying game, in the Last Chancers sub-series: 13th Legion (2000), Kill Team (2001), and (Annihilation Squad (2004), plus two stories, and an introduction by the author on the origins of the Last Chancers. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (3/06) edition, but only has US and Canadian prices.
  • 9 · Introduction · in
  • 15 · Deliverance [Warhammer 40,000: Kage] · ss Inferno! #12 ’99
  • 39 · 13th Legion · n. Black Library, 2001
  • 277 · Liberty [Warhammer 40,000: Kage] · ss Inferno! #27, 2001
  • 299 · Kill Team · n. Black Library, 2001
  • 539 · Annihilation Squad · n. Black Library, 2004

Surrogate Evil David & Aimée Thurlo (Tor/Forge 0-765-31615-3, Dec 2006, $24.95, 320pp, hc); Native American vampire mystery, fourth in the series featuring Navajo Nightwalker police officer Lee Nez.

Nightlife Rob Thurman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46075-8, Mar 2006, $6.99, 339pp, pb); Contemporary dark fantasy novel. A half-human in New York City flees his father and his supernatural allies. A first novel.

Balefire: A Necklace of Water Cate Tiernan (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-048-4, Mar 2006, $5.99, 250pp, pb); Young-adult dark fantasy novel, fourth and possibly final in the series. Copyrighted by Gabrielle Charbonnet.

The Moon Riders Theresa Tomlinson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-084736-0, Nov 2006, $16.99, hc, cover by Aleta Rafton); Young-adult fantasy novel based on Greek legend. Myrina joins the Amazon warrior priestesses called the Moon Riders just as the Trojan War begins.

The Tenant Roland Topor (Centipede Press/Millipede Press 1-933618-06-X, Oct 2006, $13.00, 216pp, tp, cover by Roland Topor); Collection of the psychological/surreal horror novel, plus four related stories, and a nine-page gallery of b&w art by the author. Introduction by Thomas Ligotti. The text of The Tenant is the 1966 Doubleday translation by Francis K. Price of the French (1965) original; stories are translated by Margaret Crosland & David Le Vay. A signed, hardcover edition (-07-8, $45.00) is also available. Millipede Press, 2565 Teller Court, Lakewood CO 80214; [www.centipedepress.com].

Into the Labyrinth Roderick Townley (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 978-1-4169-1392-4, Apr 2006, $5.99, 254pp, tp, cover by Stephanie Anderson); Reprint (Atheneum 2002) young-adult fantasy, sequel to The Great Good Thing.

Matriarch Karen Traviss (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-088231-X, Oct 2006, $7.99, 387pp, pb); SF novel, fourth in the series begun in City of Pearl.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines Karen Traviss (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-47751-0, Sep 2006, $7.99, 380pp, pb); Star Wars novelization based on the universe of the movies, second in the Legacy of the Force series. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines Karen Traviss (SFBC #1222555, Sep 2006, $11.99, 380pp, hc, cover by Jason Felix); Reprint (Del Rey 2006) Star Wars novelization based on the universe of the movies. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7419-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: Republic Commando Karen Traviss (SFBC #1209454, May 2006, $12.99, 612pp, hc) [Star Wars: Republic Commando]; Omnibus of two Star Wars novelizations based on the video game based on the universe of the movies: Star Wars: Republic Commando: Hard Contact (2004) and Star Wars: Republic Commando: Triple Zero (2006); plus one story. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This has ISBN 0-7394-6686-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
  • vi · Star Wars Novels Timeline · Misc. Material · ms
  • 1 · Hard Contact · n. Del Rey LucasBooks, 2004
  • 243 · Triple Zero · n. Del Rey LucasBooks, 2006
  • 583 · “Omega Squad: Targets” · nv Star Wars Insider #81, 2005
  • 605 · Glossary · Misc. Material · ms

Star Wars: Republic Commando: Triple Zero Karen Traviss (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-49009-6, Mar 2006, $7.50, 427pp, pb) [Star Wars: Republic Commando]; Star Wars novelization based on the video game based on the universe of the movies. This includes story “Star Wars: Omega Squad: Targets”. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

A Host of Dragons Alan F. Troop (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46061-8, Jan 2006, $7.99, 340pp, pb); Fantasy novel, fourth in “The Dragon Delasangre” series.

Warrener’s Beastie William R. Trotter (Carroll & Graf 0-78671-328-3, Jul 2006, $17.95, 686pp, tp); Fantasy adventure based on elements of Norse myth. Allen Warrener, suffering a mid-life crisis, joins an expedition searching for legendary sea monster.

Instead of Three Wishes Megan Whalen Turner (HarperCollins/Eos Greenwillow 0-06-084231-8, Aug 2006, $5.99, 150pp, tp, cover by Brandon Dorman); Reprint (Morrow Greenwillow 1995) young-adult collection of seven fantasy stories.

The King of Attolia Megan Whalen Turner (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-083577-X, Feb 2006, $16.99, 387pp, hc, cover by Vince Natale); Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the series begun in The Thief.

The Queen of Attolia Megan Whalen Turner (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-084182-6, Feb 2006, $6.99, 362pp, tp, cover by Vince Natale); Reprint (Greenwillow 2000) young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Thief.

The Thief Megan Whalen Turner (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-082497-2, Feb 2006, $6.99, 280pp, tp); Reprint (Morrow/Greenwillow 1996) young-adult fantasy novel.

Willing Servants Eric Turowski (Rabid Press 0-9743039-4-1, Jul 2006, $14.95, 317pp, tp, cover by Jeff Peterson); Horror novel. A ghostbuster investigates a friend’s house in a neighborhood once stalked by the killer called the Predator Priest. Rabid Press, PO Box 4706, Horseshoe Bay TX 78657; [www.rabidpress.com].

The Disunited States of America Harry Turtledove (Tor 0-765-31485-1, Sep 2006, $24.95, 288pp, hc); SF novel, the fourth book in the Crosstime Traffic series about traders doing business in alternate dimensions.

End of the Beginning Harry Turtledove (Penguin/NAL 0-451-21668-7, Nov 2005, $25.95, 440pp, hc); Alternate history SF novel of the Japanese invasion of Hawaii, sequel to Days of Infamy.

End of the Beginning Harry Turtledove (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46078-2, Aug 2006, $7.99, 519pp, pb); Reprint (NAL 2005) alternate history SF novel?

Fort Pillow Harry Turtledove (St. Martin’s 0-312-35520-3, May 2006, $24.95, 329pp, hc); Associational historical novel of the Civil War.

The Guns of the South Harry Turtledove (SFBC #1212478, Apr 2006, $12.99, 518pp, hc, cover by Tom Stimpson); Reissue (Ballantine 1992) alternate history SF novel of time-travel interference with the Civil War.

Ruled Britannia Harry Turtledove (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46084-7, May 2006, $15.00, 458pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone); Reprint (NAL 2002) alternate history SF novel set in 1597 in a world where Britain was conquered by the Spanish Armada.

Settling Accounts: Drive to the East Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46406-0, Jun 2006, $15.95, 594pp, tp); Reprint (Del Rey 2005) alternate-history novel, second in a series sequel to the Great War and American Empire series.

Settling Accounts: The Grapple Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45725-0, Aug 2006, $26.95, 616pp, hc); Alternate-history novel, third in a series sequel to the Great War and American Empire series.

Settling Accounts: The Grapple Harry Turtledove (SFBC #1212559, Aug 2006, $13.49, 616pp, hc); Reprint (Del Rey 2006) alternate-history novel, third in a series sequel to the Great War and American Empire series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Silver Bough Lisa Tuttle (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38297-7, May 2006, $22.00, 339pp, hc, cover by John Taylor Dismukes); Fantasy novel. A landslide leaves a small Scottish community cut off from the rest of the country — and reality.

The Silver Bough Lisa Tuttle (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-58735-7, Jan 2007, $12.00, 337pp, tp, cover by John Taylor Dismukes); Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2006) fantasy novel.

The Traveler John Twelve Hawks (Random House/Vintage 0-307-27859-X, Jul 2006, $7.99, 480pp, pb); Reprint (Doubleday 2005) dystopian fantasy thriller, first in “The Fourth Realm” trilogy. A simultaneous trade paperback (1-4000-7929-2, $13.95, 456pp) is also available.

Alhazred: Author of the Necronomicon Donald Tyson (Llewellyn 0-7387-0892-5, Jul 2006, $24.95, 667pp, tp); Dark fantasy novel, the “autobiography” of the character created by H.P. Lovecraft.

Day Shift Werewolf Jan Underwood (3-Day Books 1-55152-208-X, Nov 2006, $11.95, 80pp, tp, cover by Liz Trueblood); Horror novella, winner of the 28th Annual International 3-Day Novel Contest. An unproductive werewolf, a claustrophobic mummy, and other unsuccessful monsters look for their roles in life.

Dragon’s Tongue Laura J. Underwood (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-028-2, Apr 2006, $16.95, 451pp, tp, cover by Matt Stawicki); Fantasy novel, the first book of The Demon-Bound. Mage-in-training Alaric Braidwine is pursued by a necromancer who believes he has the key to the legendary Tragon’s Tongue. Introduction by David B. Coe. A hardcover edition (-027-4, $25.95) is also available.

The Shadow Thieves Anne Ursu (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 1-4169-0587-1, Mar 2006, $16.95, 424pp, hc, cover by Eric Fortune); Young-adult fantasy novel, book one in the Cronus Chronicles trilogy.

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