The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006


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In Dreams Shane Christopher (Jove 0-515-14128-3, Sep 2006, $6.99, 281pp, pb) Horror novel. Murder victims’ nightmares were linked. Copyrighted by Matthew J. Costello


Charmed: Light of the World Scott Ciencin (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1470-6, Aug 2006, $6.99, 241pp, pb) [Charmed] Young-adult novelization based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.


X-Men: The Last Stand Chris Claremont (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-49211-0, May 2006, $6.99, 337pp, pb) [X-Men] Novelization of the film based on the Marvel comics. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.


Death’s Dominion Simon Clark (Leisure 0-8439-5493-0, Nov 2006, $6.99, 342pp, pb) Horror novel. Scientists learn to raise the dead as docile servants.


Clarke’s Universe Arthur C. Clarke (ibooks 1-59687-306-X, Jan 2006, $12.95, 343pp, tp) Collection of the novel A Fall of Moondust (1961) plus two stories.


Sunstorm Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45251-8, Mar 2006, $7.99, 361pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson) [A Time Odyssey] Reprint (Del Rey 2005) SF novel, second in the two-book series A Time Odyssey.


Alphanauts J. Brian Clarke (Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy 1-894063-14-7, Jun 2006, $14.95, 325pp, tp, cover by David Willicome) SF novel, expanded from two stories appearing Analog. Space explorers unable to return to Earth attempt to colonize an alien world. Introduction by Robert J. Sawyer. Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, PO Box 1714, Calgary AB T2P 2L7, Canada; [www.edgewebsite.com].


Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Susanna Clarke (Tor 0-765-35615-5, Aug 2006, $7.99, 1007pp, pb, cover by William Webb) [John Uskglass] Reprint (Bloomsbury 2004) fantasy novel about two magicians in 19th Century England.


The Ladies of Grace Adieu and other stories Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury USA 1-59691-251-0, Oct 2006, $23.95, 235pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess) Collection of eight stories, one original, most set in the same world as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Illustrated by Charles Vess. This lacks a dust jacket. Simultaneous with the Bloomsbury UK edition.


The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories Susanna Clarke (SFBC #1220499, Nov 2006, $11.99, 235pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess) Reprint (Bloomsbury 2006) collection. This is bound-in-boards; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back cover.


The Attraction Douglas Clegg (Leisure 0-8439-5411-6, Apr 2006, $6.99, 324pp, pb) Omnibus of two horror novellas originally published as separate books: The Attraction (2004) and The Necromancer (2003).


Mordred, Bastard Son Douglas Clegg (Alyson 1-55583-899-5, Jan 2006, $24.95, 260pp, hc) [Mordred mac Lot] Arthurian novel with Mordred as hero, not villain. First volume in the Mordred Trilogy.


Mordred, Bastard Son Douglas Clegg (SFBC #1208178, Apr 2006, $12.49, 260pp, hc) [Mordred mac Lot] Reprint (Alyson 2006) Arthurian novel with Mordred as hero, not villain. First volume in the Mordred Trilogy. This is similar to the Alyson edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Vampyricon: The Lady of Serpents Douglas Clegg (Ace 0-441-01438-0, Sep 2006, $23.95, 291pp, hc, cover by Judy York) [Vampyricon] Medieval sword and sorcery/vampire novel, second in The Vampyricon trilogy.


The Vampyricon: The Priest of Blood Douglas Clegg (Ace 0-441-01374-0, Sep 2006, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Judy York) [Vampyricon] Reprint (Ace 2005) medieval sword and sorcery/vampire novel, the first in “The Vampyricon” trilogy.


Hinterland James Clemens (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46113-4, Nov 2006, $24.95, 463pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Godslayer Chronicles] Fantasy novel, second in the Godslayer Chronicles. Clemens is a pen name for Jim Czajkowski, who also writes as James Rollins. Simultaneous with the Orbit UK edition.


Shadowfall James Clemens (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46050-2, Nov 2006, $7.99, 507pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Godslayer Chronicles] Reprint (Orbit 2005) fantasy novel, first in the Godslayer series. Clemens is a pen name for Jim Czajkowski, who also writes as James Rollins.


The Darkening Garden: A Short Lexicon of Horror John Clute (Payseur & Schmidt, Nov 2006, $45.00, 162pp, hc) Non-fiction, a selection of horror terms originally defined for a proposed encyclopedia of horror. Illustrated by 30 different artists; the illustrations are also available as Postcards of Doom, a set of 30 postcards in a limited edition of 300 ($20.00). This is a signed, limited edition of 500. Payseur & Schmidt c/o Alice Schmidt, PO Box 61249, Seattle WA 98141; [payseurandschmidt.com].


Glint Ann Coburn (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-084723-9, Jan 2007, $16.99, 423pp, hc, cover by Viktor Koen) Young-adult fantasy about girls on similar quests in two different worlds. First US edition (Red Fox 3/05).


Bonds of Vengeance David B. Coe (Tor 0-812-59018-X, Jul 2006, $7.99, 496pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Winds of the Forelands] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, third in the Winds of the Forelands tetralogy.


Rules of Ascension David B. Coe (Tor 0-812-58984-X, Jun 2006, $7.99, 658pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Winds of the Forelands] Reissue (Tor 2002) fantasy novel. First book in the Winds of the Forelands tetralogy. Second printing.


The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman David Colbert (Berkley 0-425-20790-0, Apr 2006, $14.00, 158pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) Non-fiction guide to myths, legends, and literature (particularly Milton’s “Paradise Lost” and William Blake) that play a part in Pullman’s His Dark Materials YA fantasy series. Includes bibliography and notes. [Philip Pullman]


A Hunger Like No Other Kresley Cole (Pocket Star 1-4165-0987-9, Apr 2006, $6.99, 360pp, pb) [Immortals After Dark] Dark fantasy romance, the first in a new series. A werewolf and a half vampire/half valkyrie share a forbidden love.


A Hunger Like No Other Kresley Cole (SFBC #1209371, Aug 2006, $10.99, 360pp, hc) [Immortals After Dark] Reprint (Pocket Star 2006) supernatural romance novel. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-6385-7; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


No Rest for the Wicked Kresley Cole (Pocket Star 1-4165-0988-7, Nov 2006, $6.99, 356pp, pb) [Immortals After Dark] Dark fantasy romance, the second in the Immortals After Dark series begun in A Hunger Like No Other. A valkyrie assassin falls for a vampire tired of unlife.


Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-4956-8, Oct 2006, $16.95, 385pp, hc, cover by Melvyn Grant) [Artemis Fowl] Young-adult fantasy novel, fifth in the series about a young criminal genius. First US edition (Pocket UK 8/06).


Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-5290-9, Apr 2006, $7.99, 342pp, tp, cover by Ellice M. Lee) [Artemis Fowl] Reprint (Miramax 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in the series.


The Empty Mirror James Lincoln Collier (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-904-5, May 2006, $6.95, 192pp, tp) Reprint (Bloomsbury USA 2004) young-adult historical dark fantasy novel.


Wild Blood Nancy A. Collins (White Wolf/Two Wolf Press 1-58846-878-X, Sep 2005, $13.99, 223pp, tp, cover by Thom Ang) Reprint (Roc 1994) werewolf novel, plus related novella “The Nonesuch Horror” featuring Skinner Cade and Sonja Blue. This is dated 2005 but not seen until now.


Final Destination 2 Nancy A. Collins & Natasha Rhodes (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-318-0, Feb 2006, $7.99, 415pp, pb) [Final Destination] Movie novelization. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but has only US and Canadian prices.


Gregor and the Marks of Secret Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press 0-439-79145-6, May 2006, $16.99, 343pp, hc, cover by August Hall) [Underland Chronicles] Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in the “Underland Chronicles” about a boy who finds a portal into a strange Underland beneath NYC.


The Year’s Best Australian Science Fiction & Fantasy: Volume Two ed. Bill Congreve & Michelle Marquardt (MirrorDanse Books 0-9757736-1-5, Aug 2006, A$19.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Shaun Tan) Best-of-the-year anthology with 12 stories, an introduction on Australian SF in 2005, and a list of recommended reading. Authors include Lucy Sussex, Jack Dann, and Greg Egan. Available from MirrorDanse Books, PO Box 3542, Parramatta NSW 2124, Australia; [mirrordanse@optusnet.com.au]; [www.tabula-rasa.info/MirrorDanse/].


Thundershowers at Dusk: Gothic Stories Christopher Conlon (Rock Village Publishing 0-9766356-5-8, Mar 2006, $16.00, 113pp, tp) Collection of five stories, two original, of both supernatural and psychological horror. Rock Village Publishing, 41 Walnut Street, Middleborough MA 02346; [http://wordworkssdc.com].


The Black Angel John Connolly (Pocket Star 0-7434-8787-7, Apr 2006, $7.99, 579pp, tp) [Charlie “Bird” Parker] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2005) mystery/suspense novel with elements of dark fantasy featuring ex-NYC detective Charlie Parker.


The Book of Lost Things John Connolly (Simon & Schuster/Atria, Nov 2006, $23.00, 339pp, hc, cover by Robert Ryan) Dark fantasy novel. A boy who takes refuge in books after his mother’s death finds himself in a fantasy world. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 9/06).


The Freedom of Fantastic Things: Selected Criticism on the Writing of Clark Ashton Smith ed. Scott Connors (Hippocampus Press 0-9761592-5-2, Oct 2006, $20.00, 376pp, tp, cover by Franz Kupka) Critical non-fiction, a gathering of 26 essays (five original) on Smith’s works, plus a section of contemporary reviews, bibliography, and index. Authors include S.T. Joshi, Brian Stableford, and Fred Chappell. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.hippocampuspress.com] or from Hippocampus Press, PO Box 641, New York NY 10156.


1862 Robert Conroy (Ballantine/Presidio Press 0-345-48237-9, Jun 2006, $6.99, 410pp, pb) Alternate-history SF novel in which England joins the Confederate side of the American Civil War.


The Tenth Power Kate Constable (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-55482-9, Mar 2006, $16.99, 306pp, hc, cover by Matt Manley) [Chanters of Tremaris] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in The Chanters of Tremaris trilogy. First US edition (Allen & Unwin Australia 2005).


The Waterless Sea Kate Constable (Scholastic/Point 0-439-55481-0, Feb 2006, $5.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Matt Manley) [Chanters of Tremaris] Reprint (Allen & Unwin Australia 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, second in The Chanters of Tremaris trilogy.


The Ghosts of Blood and Innocence Storm Constantine (Tor 0-765-30348-5, Jun 2006, $27.95, 460pp, hc, cover by Rick Berry) [Wraethu History] Fantasy novel, the third book in the Wraethu History series prequel to the Wraethu trilogy. First US edition (Immanion Press 5/05).


Echelon Josh Conviser (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-48502-5, Jul 2006, $13.95, 289pp, tp) [Echelon] Near-future SF thriller. The global electronic surveillance network called Echelon controls the world. A first novel.


Superhero: The Secret Origin of a Genre Peter Coogan (MonkeyBrain Books 1-932265-18-X, Aug 2006, $15.95, 289pp, tp, cover by John Picacio) Non-fiction, a look at the roots of the superhero genre in mythology, SF, and the pulps, and its development through film, literature, and graphic novels. Introduction by Denny O’Neil. Includes bibliography, notes, and index. Order from MonkeyBrain, PO Box 200126, Austin TX 78720; [info@monkeybrainbooks.com]; [www.monkeybrainbooks.com].


Princess at Sea Dawn Cook (Ace 0-441-01424-0, Aug 2006, $7.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Patrick Faricy) [Decoy Princess] Fantasy novel, the second in a series after The Decoy Princess. Tess takes a role as ambassador while escorting the Queen on her honeymoon voyage.


A Cruel Wind: A Chronicle of the Dread Empire Glen Cook (Night Shade Books 1-59780-055-4, Jul 2006, $35.00, 582 + ix, hc, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Dread Empire] Omnibus of the first three novels in the Dread Empire series: A Shadow of All Night Falling (1979), October’s Baby (1980), and All Darkness Met (1980). Introduction by Jeff Vandermeer. A leatherbound limited edition signed by Cook and VanderMeer (-054-6, $60.00) is also available. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Avenue, San Francisco CA 94122; 415-759-8901; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].


Shadows Linger Glen Cook (Tor 0-812-50842-4, Dec 2006, $6.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Keith Berdak) [Black Company] Reissue (Tor 1984) military fantasy novel, book two of The Chronicles of the Black Company. Eighth printing.


Sung in Blood Glen Cook (Night Shade Books 1-59780-063-5, Nov 2006, $23.95, 172pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (NESFA 1990) fantasy novel. A limited edition (-064-3, $49.00) is also available. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Ave., San Francisco CA 94122; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].


The Tyranny of the Night Glen Cook (Tor 0-765-34596-X, Nov 2006, $7.99, 505pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Instrumentalities of the Night] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, book one of The Instrumentalities of the Night.


The Runaway Princess Kate Coombs (Farrar Straus Giroux 0-374-35546-0, Aug 2006, $17.00, 279pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Bean) Young-adult fantasy novel. Princess Meg decides to win the contest for her own hand.


The Time Travelers, Volume One Caroline B. Cooney (Random House/Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-553-49480-5, Jan 2006, $7.50, 210 + 210pp, pb, cover by Steve McAfee) [Time Travelers] Omnibus of the first two novels in the young-adult series of time-travel romances: Both Sides of Time (1995) and Out of Time (1996).


The Time Travelers, Volume Two Caroline B. Cooney (Random House/Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-553-49481-3, Jan 2006, $7.50, 200 + 261pp, pb, cover by Steve McAfee) [Time Travelers] Omnibus of the third and fourth novels in the young-adult series of time-travel romances: Prisoner of Time (1998) and For All Time (2001).


Victory Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 1-4169-1477-3, Jul 2006, $16.95, 196pp, hc) Young-adult adventure with elements of fantasy time-shifting. A boy in 1805 and a girl in 2006, both on ships, are linked in time by Horatio Nelson. First US edition (The Bodley Head 3/06).


The Steam Magnate Dana Copithorne (Aio Publishing 1-933083-08-5, Oct 2006, $16.00, 313pp, tp, cover by Dana Copithorne) Surreal/literary fantasy novel of the Broken Glass City. Illustrated by the author. A first novel. Aio Publishing, PO Box 30788, Charleston SC 29417; [www.aiopublishing.com].


Forgotten Realms: Darkvision Bruce R. Cordell (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4017-4, Sep 2006, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Forgotten Realms: Wizards] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, book three of The Wizards. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Lionboy: The Truth Zizou Corder (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240705-4, Oct 2006, $6.99, 232pp, tp) [Lionboy] Reprint (Dial 2005) young-adult fantasy, the third in a trilogy. Corder is a pen name for Louisa Young & Isabel Adomakoh Young.


The Boyfriend from Hell Avery Corman (St. Martin’s Press 0-312-34979-3, May 2006, $24.95, 249pp, hc) Horror novel with supernatural elements. A woman begins to wonder if her boyfriend is really evil.


Monster Blood Tattoo, Book One: Foundling D. M. Cornish (Penguin/Putnam 0-399-24638-X, May 2006, $18.99, 434pp, hc, cover by D. M. Cornish) [Monster Blood Tattoo] Young-adult fantasy novel, illustrated by the author. Includes a 112 page glossary/appendix. First US edition (Omnibus Australia 2006).


Warhammer 40,000: Dark Adeptus Ben Counter (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-242-7, Feb 2006, $7.99, 401pp, pb, cover by Philip Sibbering) [Warhammer 40,000: Grey Knights] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, second in the Grey Knights series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (1/06) edition, but has only US and Canadian prices.


Warhammer 40,000: Galaxy in Flames Ben Counter (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-393-8, Oct 2006, $7.99, 407pp, pb, cover by Neil Roberts) [Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, part of the Horus Heresy sub-series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.


Warhammer 40,000: Soul Drinkers Omnibus Ben Counter (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-416-0, Jan 2007, $10.99, 750pp, tp, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Soul Drinkers] Omnibus of three novelizations in the Soul Drinkers sub-series based on the roleplaying game universe: Soul Drinker (2002), The Bleeding Chalice (2003), and Crimson Tears (2005). This first US edition has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.


Stamping Butterflies Jon Courtenay Grimwood (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38377-9, Sep 2006, $12.00, 363pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) SF novel. The fate of the world hinges on two men dreaming of each other millennia apart. First US edition (Gollancz 11/04).


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