The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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The Nymph King Gena Showalter (Harlequin/HQN 978-0-373-77188-2, Feb 2007, $6.99, 373pp, pb) [Atlantis] Paranormal romance novel in the Atlantis series.

Red Handed Gena Showalter (Pocket/MTV Books 978-1-4165-3224-8, Jun 2007, $13.00, 262pp, tp) Young-adult SF romance novel, the first in a series. Phoenix Germaine gets in trouble when she tries a drug originally invented to stop aliens invading Earth and ends up recruited by the Alien Investigation and Removal Agency.

Savor Me Slowly Gena Showalter (Pocket Star 978-1-4165-3163-0, Jan 2008, $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Alien Huntress] SF romance novel, third in the Alien Huntress series. Cyborg undercover operative Mishka Le’Ace falls for the agent she rescues, but her own programming threatens him.

18 Seconds George D. Shuman (Pocket 978-0-7432-7717-4, Apr 2007, $7.99, 355pp, pb) [Sherry Moore] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2006) serial killer thriller, the first in a series featuring psychic consultant Sherry Moore.

An Alternate History of the 21st Century William Shunn (Spilt Milk Press, Sep 2007, $5.00, 68pp, ph, cover by Mattias Adolfsson) Chapbook collection of six stories, two original, and two previously published online. Introduction by Cory Doctorow. Spilt Milk Press, PO Box 366, Bettendorf IA 52722; [http://spiltmilkpress.pbwiki.com].

Dark Fusion: Dread Locks Neal Shusterman (Penguin/Speak 0-14-240599-X, Aug 2006, $6.99, 164pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Dark Fusion] Reprint (Dutton 2005) young-adult dark fantasy novel, first in the Dark Fusion series based on a mix of myths and fairy tales. This is dated 2006 but not seen until now.

Dark Fusion: Duckling Ugly Neal Shusterman (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-240684-7, Apr 2007, $6.99, 211pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Dark Fusion] Reprint (Dutton 2006) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the Dark Fusion trilogy.

Dark Fusion: Red Rider’s Hood Neal Shusterman (Penguin/Speak 0-14-240678-3, Aug 2006, $6.99, 181pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Dark Fusion] Reprint (Dutton 2005) young-adult contemporary dark fantasy novel, second in the series mixing fairy tales and myth.

Darkness Creeping: Twenty Twisted Tales Neal Shusterman (Penguin/Puffin 978-0-14-240721-9, Feb 2007, $7.99, 291pp, tp) Collection of 19 stories (four original) and one poem, with introductions telling the origins of each. Fifteen stories and the poem previously appeared in two collections from Lowell House Juvenile, Darkness Creeping (1993) and Darkness Creeping II (1995).

Unwind Neal Shusterman (Simon & Schuster 978-1-4169-1204-0, Nov 2007, $16.99, 335pp, hc) Young-adult SF thriller. Connor’s parents think he’s out of control and plan to exercise their right to have him “unwound” by donating all his organs to others.

Ancestor Scott Sigler (Dragon Moon Press 1-896944-73-6, May 2007, $19.95, 261pp, tp, cover by Kevin Capizzi) SF technothriller. A geneticist trying to recreate the first mammal accidentally unleashes a fast-growing evil. A bonus story, “Iowa Typhoon”, is included.

Demon’s Kiss Eve Silver (Grand Central 978-0-446-61892-2, Oct 2007, $6.99, 316pp, pb) Paranormal romance. A demon-fighting member of the Compact of Sorcerers falls for a woman being used by the demons.

The Collected Stories of Robert Silverberg: To the Dark Star: 1962-69 Robert Silverberg (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-089-0, Jun 2007, $35.00, 391pp, hc) Collection of 21 stories written between 1962 and 1969. This is cloth bound without dustjacket. Silverberg provides a general introduction and individual story introductions discussing the origins of each. A leatherbound, signed limited edition of 125 ($65.00) is also available.

Culture, Identities and Technology in the Star Wars Films ed. Carl Silvio & Tony M. Vinci (McFarland 978-0-7864-2910-3, Feb 2007, $35.00, 237pp, tp) Critical non-fiction, a gathering of nine essays looking at the two Star Wars films as cultural artifacts. The third book in the Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series. Includes bibliography and index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com].

In a Town Called Mundomuerto Randall Silvis (Omnidawn Publishing 978-1-890650-19-3, Jun 2007, $12.95, 155pp, tp, cover by Tarsila do Amaral) Fabulist novel drawing on Brazilian legend. Lucia Luna’s brief tryst with a dolphin-man changes her and her village forever, according to a grandfather’s tale. Omnidawn, 1632 Elm Avenue, PO Box 5224, Richmond CA 94805; [www.omnidawn.com].

City Clifford D. Simak (Old Earth Books 978-1-882968-28-2, May 2007, $27.00, 251pp, hc, cover by Douglas Klauba) Reissue (Gnome 1952) classic SF fix-up novel/collection. This is a “Clifford D. Simak Centennial Edition”. Second printing.

The Terror Dan Simmons (Little, Brown 978-0-316-01744-2, Jan 2007, $25.99, 769pp, hc) Associational historical horror novel/thriller. Something is killing men on ships frozen into the Arctic ice.

The Terror Dan Simmons (SFBC #1226301, Feb 2007, $12.99, 769pp, hc, cover by Erich Lessing) Reprint (Little, Brown 2007) associational historical horror novel/thriller. This is similar to the Little, Brown edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dead Easy Wm. Mark Simmons (Baen 978-1-4165-2132-7, Jun 2007, $23.00, 371pp, hc, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Chris Csejthe] Humorous horror novel, fourth in the Half Life series begun in One Foot in the Grave. Half-undead Christopher Csejthe ends up in a New Orleans beset by a mystic hurricane, drowned vampire zombies, and Lovecraftian entities.

Habeas Corpses Wm. Mark Simmons (Baen 978-1-4165-2125-9, May 2007, $7.99, 561pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Chris Csejthe] Reprint (Baen 2005) humorous horror novel, third in the series begun in One Foot in the Grave.

Pathfinder I Wm. Mark Simmons (Yard Dog Press 978-1-893687-75-2, Aug 2007, $6.00, 69pp, pb, cover by Christopher Hershberger) Chapbook post-apocalypse fantasy novella-length work, the first part in a serial. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [www.yarddogpress.com].

Like Birds in the Rain Marge Simon (Sam’s Dot Publishing 978-1-933556-69-7, May 2007, $8.50, 50pp, tp, cover by Marge Simon) Collection of 23 vignettes (“character studies and poetic flash fictions”), 11 original. Illustrated by the author. Sam’s Dot Publishing, PO Box 782, Cedar Rapids IA 52406-0782; [www.samsdotpublishing.com].

Awaiting the Fire Donna Lea Simpson (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21761-0, Sep 2007, $6.99, 332pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) [Awaiting the Moon] Gothic romance with werewolves, third in the series begun in Awaiting the Moon.

The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials Paul Simpson (Rough Guides 978-1-84353-920-9, Oct 2007, $12.99, 302pp, tp) Non-fiction guide to Pullman’s series and the films. This is an international edition. [Philip Pullman]

Falling Upwards Kassandra Sims (Tor 978-0-765-35581-2, Apr 2007, $6.99, 228pp, pb, cover by Rich Dees) Contemporary fantasy romance novel.

Down Home Zombie Blues Linnea Sinclair (Bantam 978-0-553-58964-1, Dec 2007, $6.99, 516pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) SF romance novel. Homicide detective Theo Petrakos’s latest case involves a sexy space commander on a mission to stop a biomechanical zombie plague.

Games of Command Linnea Sinclair (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-58963-4, Mar 2007, $6.99, 525pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) Military SF romance, a reworking of, and sequel to, Command Performance (Novel Books, Inc. 2002). A new alliance in the galactic war finds Captain Tasha “Sass” Sebastion working for an old enemy. Sinclair also writes as Megan Sybil Baker.

Caressed by Ice Nalini Singh (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21842-6, Sep 2007, $6.99, 352pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) [Psy-Changeling] Supernatural romance, the third in a trilogy after Slave to Sensation about the Psy/Changeling world where powerful emotions are forbidden.

Visions of Heat Nalini Singh (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21575-3, Mar 2007, $6.99, 332pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) [Psy-Changeling] Supernatural romance, the second in a trilogy after Slave to Sensation about Psys and changelings in a world where powerful emotions are forbidden.

Ghost, Interrupted Sonia Singh (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-089022-3, Jan 2007, $13.95, 264pp, tp) Humorous fantasy novel of ghostbusters.

Of Love and Other Monsters Vandana Singh (Aqueduct Press 978-1-933500-14-4, Nov 2007, $9.00, 76pp, ph, cover by Pam Sanders) Chapbook fantasy novella. A young man with amnesia learns he has the ability to manipulate the minds of others. Part of the Conversation Pieces chapbook series. Aqueduct Press, PO Box 95787, Seattle WA 98145-2787; [www.aqueductpress.com].

Gratia Placenti: For the Sake of Pleasing ed. Jason Sizemore & Gill Ainsworth (Apex Publications 978-0-9788676-5-2, Dec 2007, $15.95, 193pp, tp, cover by Paul Bielaczyc) Original anthology of 13 horror stories exploring what can happen when people will do anything to get what they want. Authors include David Niall Wilson, Geoffrey Girard, and Bev Vincent. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.apexbookcompany.com] or from Apex Publications, PO Box 24323, Lexington KY 40524.

Laws of the Blood: Companions Susan Sizemore (Ace 978-0-441-00875-9, Jul 2007, $6.99, 265pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Laws of the Blood] Reissue (Ace 2001) vampire novel, third in a series about vampire Enforcers. Fifth printing.

Laws of the Blood: Deceptions Susan Sizemore (Ace 978-0-441-00984-8, Aug 2007, $6.99, 260pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Laws of the Blood] Reissue (Ace 2002) vampire novel, fourth in a series about vampire Enforcers. Second printing.

Laws of the Blood: Heroes Susan Sizemore (Ace 978-0-441-01108-7, Sep 2007, $6.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Laws of the Blood] Reissue (Ace 2003) vampire novel, fifth in a series about vampire Enforcers. Second printing.

Laws of the Blood: Partners Susan Sizemore (Ace 978-0-441-00783-7, Jun 2007, $6.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Laws of the Blood] Reissue (Ace 2000) vampire novel, second in a series about vampire Enforcers. Fifth printing.

Laws of the Blood: The Hunt Susan Sizemore (Ace 978-0-441-00660-1, May 2007, $6.99, 282pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Laws of the Blood] Reissue (Ace 1999) vampire novel, the first in a series about vampire Enforcers. Seventh printing.

The Long Last Call John Skipp (Leisure 978-0-8439-5843-0, Sep 2007, $7.99, 305pp, pb) Reprint (CD Publications 2006, not seen) horror novel.

Spaceman Blues: A Love Song Brian Francis Slattery (Tor 978-0-7653-1610-3, Aug 2007, $22.95, 219pp, hc) SF superhero mystery novel. A first novel. A trade paperback edition (-1614-1, $12.95) is also available.

The Extra Large Medium Helen Slavin (Grove/Atlantic/Black Cat 978-0-8021-7032-3, May 2007, $14.00, 229pp, tp) Fantasy novel about a woman who can hear the dead. First US edition (Text Publishing Australia 2006).

A Distant Tomorrow Bertrice Small (Harlequin/HQN 0-373-77195-0, Apr 2007, $6.99, 521pp, pb) [World of Hetar] Fantasy romance novel, the third in the World of Hetar series.

The Twilight Lord Bertrice Small (Harlequin/HQN 978-0-373-77203-2, May 2007, $13.95, 554pp, tp) [World of Hetar] Fantasy romance novel, the third in the World of Hetar series. The half-faerie Domina of Terah is abducted while visiting the New Outlands.

Forgotten Realms: Heirs of Prophecy Lisa Smedman (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4290-9, Oct 2007, $6.99, 305pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Forgotten Realms: Sembia] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, book five of Sembia: Gateway to the Realms. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Sacrifice of the Widow Lisa Smedman (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4250-3, Feb 2007, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Wes Benscoter) [Forgotten Realms: Lady Penitent] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, book one of The Lady Penitent. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Storm of the Dead Lisa Smedman (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4701-0, Sep 2007, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Wes Benscoter) [Forgotten Realms: Lady Penitent] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, book two of The Lady Penitent. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Freakshow Bryan Smith (Leisure 978-0-8439-5827-0, Mar 2007, $6.99, 324pp, pb) Horror novel about a traveling carnival in a small town.

The Collected Fantasies of Clark Ashton Smith, Volume 2: The Door to Saturn Clark Ashton Smith (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-029-7, Jun 2007, $39.95, 298pp, hc, cover by Jason Van Hollander) Collection of 20 stories from 1932, presented in chronological order. The text follows existing manuscripts where possible, with notes on each story by editors Scott Connors & Ron Hilger. Introduction by Tim Powers. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Avenue, San Francisco CA 94122; 415-759-8901; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

The Collected Fantasies of Clark Ashton Smith, Volume I: The End of the Story Clark Ashton Smith (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-028-0, Jan 2007, $39.95, 284+xiii, hc, cover by Jason Van Hollander) Collection of 25 stories in chronological order as written. This is the first of five volumes in a series, with definitive texts edited by Scott Connors & Ron Hilger. Introduction by Ramsey Campbell. This includes story notes, bibliography, and an alternate story conclusion. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Ave., San Francisco CA 94122; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

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