The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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The Wicked L. A. Banks (St. Martin’s Griffin 978-0-312-35236-3, Feb 2007, $14.95, 389pp, tp, cover by Vince Natale) [Vampire Huntress Legends] Vampire novel in the Vampire Huntress Legends series. The author also writes as Leslie E. Banks, both pen names for Leslie Esdale Banks.

The Wicked L. A. Banks (St. Martin’s 978-0-312-94606-7, Jan 2008, $7.99, 395pp, pb) [Vampire Huntress Legends] Reprint (St. Martin’s Griffin 2007) vampire novel in the Vampire Huntress Legends series. The author also writes as Leslie E. Banks, both pen names for Leslie Esdale Banks.

The Deadly Percheron John Franklin Bardin (Centipede Press/Millipede Press 1-933618-10-8, Dec 2006, $15.00, 223pp, tp, cover by Salvador Dali) Reprint (Dodd, Mead 1946) associational mystery/psychological horror novel, plus the first chapters of the author’s unpublished final novel, I Love You, Terribly. Introduction by Jonathan Lethem. A signed, hardcover edition (-11-6, $65.00) is also available. Millipede Press, 2565 Teller Court, Lakewood CO 80214; [www.millipedepress.com].

Don’t Talk Back to Your Vampire Michele Bardsley (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 978-0-451-22170-4, Jul 2007, $6.99, 340pp, pb) [Eva LeRoy] Humorous paranormal romance, sequel to I’m the Vampire, That’s Why. Eva LeRoy — vampire, single mother, and librarian in Broken Heart OK — is falling for the vampire who killed her.

Sniper Elite: Spear of Destiny Jaspre Bark (Abaddon Books US 1-905437-04-8, Dec 2006, $7.99, 297pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) Novelization inspired by the game. This is the Abaddon UK edition. Copyrighted by Rebellion.

Cabal Clive Barker (Pocket 978-0-7434-1732-7, 2007, $15.00, 358pp, tp) Reissue (Poseidon 1988) collection containing a short horror novel plus four stories. Sixth printing.

The Great and Secret Show Clive Barker (HarperPerennial 978-0-06-093316-6, 2007, $18.95, 658pp, tp, cover by William Blake) Reissue (Collins 1989) dark fantasy novel. This has the 1999 introduction by Barker. Seventh printing.

The Hellbound Heart Clive Barker (Harper 978-0-06-145288-8, Nov 2007, $11.95, 164pp, hc) Reissue (Dark Harvest 1986 as part of Night Visions 3) horror novella. Second printing.

Mister B. Gone Clive Barker (HarperCollins 978-0-06-018298-4, Nov 2007, $24.95, 248pp, hc) Horror novel in the form of a demon’s memoir. Simultaneous with the HarperCollins UK edition.

Weaveworld Clive Barker (Pocket 978-0-7434-1735-8, 2007, $16.00, 648pp, tp, cover by Jan Provost) Reissue (Collins; Poseidon 1987) fantasy novel. This has a 1996 introduction by Barker. Fourth printing.

Bertram of Butter Cross Jeffrey E. Barlough (Gresham & Doyle 978-0-9787634-0-4, Aug 2007, $14.95, 256pp, tp, cover by Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes) [Western Lights] Alternate world Victorian fantasy in the Western Lights series, set in a world where the Ice Age never ended. A strange, snake-necked creature roams in Marley Wood.

God’s Demon Wayne Barlowe (Tor 978-0-7653-0985-3, Oct 2007, $24.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Wayne Barlowe) Horror novel. A demon lord in Hell decides to rebel and lead all who will follow back to Heaven.

Tattoo Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Random House/Delacorte 978-0-385-73347-2, Jan 2007, $7.99, 261pp, tp, cover by Michael Frost) Young-adult fantasy novel. Temporary tattoos give girls supernatural powers to fight evil.

The Armies of Memory John Barnes (Tor 978-0-765-34224-9, Apr 2007, $7.99, 429pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Million Open Doors] Reprint (Tor 2006) far-future SF novel, fourth and final in the series begun in A Million Open Doors.

Afterdead Donna Barr (A Fine Line Press 1-892253-28-3, Jul 2007, $29.95, 320pp, tp) Graphic novel/collection, with two previously published episodes of The Desert Peach in color, plus new stories in b&w, all set in a very strange afterlife with similarities to Hitler’s Third Reich. This includes two prose stories. This is a print-on-demand edition.

Peter Pan J. M. Barrie (Barnes & Noble Classics 978-1-59308-382-3, 2007, $7.95, 176+xxviii, hc, cover by Kay Best) [Peter Pan] Reissue (Hodder & Stoughton 1911 as Peter and Wendy) classic children’s fantasy novel. This has a 2005 introduction by Amy Billone. An instant remainder edition. Second printing.

The Big Question Chuck Barris (Simon & Schuster 1-4165-3525-X, May 2007, $24.00, 277pp, hc) Near-future SF satire about a reality game show on which losers are executed on live TV, written by a former game show producer and host.

The Imago Sequence and Other Stories Laird Barron (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-088-4, Jul 2007, $24.95, 239pp, hc, cover by Eleni Tsami) Collection of nine weird horror stories, one original. A signed, limited edition (-118-8, $49.00) with one added story, “Hour of the Cyclops”, is also available. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Avenue, San Francisco CA 94122; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

The Fires of Merlin T. A. Barron (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25022-4, Sep 2007, $10.99, 261pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Lost Years of Merlin] Reissue (Philomel 1998) young-adult Arthurian fantasy, volume three in The Lost Years of Merlin series.

The Great Tree of Avalon, Book III: The Eternal Flame T. A. Barron (Ace 978-0-441-01535-1, Oct 2007, $7.99, 348pp, pb, cover by David Elliott) [Great Tree of Avalon] Reprint (Philomel 2006) young-adult fantasy novel, third and final in The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy.

The Lost Years of Merlin T. A. Barron (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25020-0, Sep 2007, $10.99, 326pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Lost Years of Merlin] Reissue (Philomel 1996) young-adult Arthurian fantasy, volume one in a series. This is a paper-over-board edition.

The Mirror of Merlin T. A. Barron (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25023-1, Sep 2007, $10.99, 245pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Lost Years of Merlin] Reissuel (Philomel 1999) young-adult Arthurian fantasy, volume four in The Lost Years of Merlin pentology. This is a paper-over-board edition.

The Seven Songs of Merlin T. A. Barron (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25021-7, Sep 2007, $10.99, 306pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Lost Years of Merlin] Reissue (Philomel 1997) young-adult Arthurian fantasy, volume two in a series. This is a paper-over-board edition.

The Wings of Merlin T. A. Barron (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25024-8, Sep 2007, $10.99, 353pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Lost Years of Merlin] Reissue (Philomel 2000) young-adult Arthurian fantasy novel, fifth and final volume in The Lost Years of Merlin series. This is a paper-over-board edition.

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson (Hyperion/Disney Editions 978-0-7868-3788-5, Oct 2007, $18.99, 482pp, hc, cover by Greg Call) [Peter Pan] Young-adult fantasy, third in the Starcatchers series, prequel to J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, begun in Peter and the Starcatchers. Illustrated by Greg Call.

Peter and the Shadow Thieves Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson (Hyperion/Disney Editions 978-1-4231-0855-9, Sep 2007, $8.99, 556pp, tp, cover by Greg Call) [Peter Pan] Reprint (Disney Editions 2006) young-adult fantasy, sequel to Peter and the Starcatchers, a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. Illustrated by Greg Call.

Real Vampires Have Curves Gerry Bartlett (Berkley 978-0-425-21377-3, Mar 2007, $14.00, 317pp, tp) [Real Vampires] Paranormal romance. A buxom vampire trying to start a boutique in Texas has trouble with a high-tech vampire hunter and her over-protective, centuries old ex-lover.

Real Vampires Live Large Gerry Bartlett (Berkley 978-0-425-21534-0, Jul 2007, $14.00, 297pp, tp) [Real Vampires] Paranormal romance, the second in a series.

Raintree: Sanctuary Beverly Barton (Harlequin/Silhouette 978-0-373-61766-1, Jun 2007, $5.25, 269pp, pb) [Raintree] Paranormal romance, third in a multi-author series about the Raintree family. Mercy Raintree guards her family home, Sanctuary, from a foe out to eliminate her family.

One for Sorrow Christopher Barzak (Bantam Spectra 978-0-38436-9, Sep 2007, $12.00, 308pp, tp) Ghost novel. A lonely teen keeps a ghost from passing on and starts losing hold of his own life. A first novel.

Witch Fire Anya Bast (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21614-9, Jun 2007, $7.99, 296pp, pb, cover by Tony Mauro) Paranormal romance. Mira Hoskins learns she’s a witch and in danger from evil warlocks.

Stargate SG-1: Survival of the Fittest Sabine C. Bauer (Fandemonium Books 0-9547343-9-4, 2006, $7.95, 367pp, pb) [Stargate SG-1] Novelization based on the TV series based on the film, seventh in the series. Copyrighted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This is an international edition with US and UK prices, dated 2006, but not seen until now.

Stargate SG-1: Trial by Fire Sabine C. Bauer (Fandemonium Books 0-9547343-0-0, 2006, $7.95, 236pp, pb) [Stargate SG-1] Novelization based on the TV series based on the film, first in the series from Fandemonium. Copyrighted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This is an international edition with US and UK prices; it is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Barnes & Noble Classics 978-1-59308-221-5, Dec 2007, $6.95, 234pp, tp, cover by W. W. Denslow) [Oz] Reissue (Hill 1900) children’s fantasy novel. This has the Denslow illustrations and a 2005 introduction and notes by J.T. Barbarese. Fifth printing.

Conqueror Stephen Baxter (Ace 978-0-441-01496-5, Aug 2007, $24.95, 302pp, hc, cover by Chris Shamwana) [Time’s Tapestry] SF novel, book two of the Time’s Tapestry quartet. First US edition (Gollancz 2/07).

Emperor Stephen Baxter (Ace 978-0-441-01466-8, Jan 2007, $24.95, 302pp, hc, cover by Chris Shamwana) [Time’s Tapestry] Historical novel with SF elements, book one of the Time’s Tapestry quartet. First US edition (Gollancz 7/06).

A Fine and Private Place Peter S. Beagle (Tachyon Publications 978-1-892391-46-9, May 2007, $14.95, 265pp, tp) Reprint (Viking 1960) fantasy novel.

I See By My Outfit Peter S. Beagle (Centro Books 978-1-933572-07-9, Aug 2007, $14.95, 238pp, tp) Reprint (Viking 1965) associational road novel.

The Last Unicorn: The Lost Version Peter S. Beagle (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-083-8, Jan 2007, $35.00, 922pp, hc, cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta) [Last Unicorn] Fantasy novella, a fragmentary early version of what became The Last Unicorn. This is a signed, limited edition of 1,000. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, burton WI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

Dust Elizabeth Bear (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-59107-1, Jan 2008, $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) SF novel set on a dying spaceship orbiting a doomed sun. A captive angel hopes to stop Princess Ariane’s plans to set the ruling houses to war.

New Amsterdam Elizabeth Bear (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-106-4, May 2007, $25.00, 267pp, hc, cover by Patrick Arrasmith) Alternate world fantasy mosaic novel in six parts (four previously published), following forensic sorceress Abigail Irene Garret and the immortal sleuth Sebastien de Ulloa. A signed, limited edition of 200 with exclusive chapbook is sold out. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

Undertow Elizabeth Bear (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-58905-4, Aug 2007, $6.99, 332pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) SF novel. A hired assassin seeks a new life on a world run by a ruthless company.

Whiskey and Water Elizabeth Bear (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46149-0, Jul 2007, $14.00, 431pp, tp, cover by Paul Youll) [Promethean Age] Fantasy novel, second in the Promethean Age series. Matthew, the protector of New York City, faces Magi, Fae, angels, and police in his efforts bring a killer to justice and prevent war.

Eon Greg Bear (Tor 978-0-812-52047-7, Oct 2007, $7.99, 504pp, pb) [Eon] Reissue (Bluejay 1985) SF novel; 21st printing.

Eternity Greg Bear (Tor 978-0-7653-5777-9, Oct 2007, $7.99, 403pp, pb) [Eon] Reprint (Warner 1988) SF novel, sequel to Eon.

Legacy Greg Bear (Tor 978-0812-52481-9, Dec 2007, $7.99, 471pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Eon] Reissue (Tor 1995) SF novel of The Way, a prequel to Eon. Fourth printing.

Moving Mars Greg Bear (Tor/Orb 978-0-7653-1823-7, May 2007, $14.95, 448pp, tp, cover by Wayne Barlowe) Reprint (Tor 1993) SF novel. A Nebula Award winner.

Quantico Greg Bear (Perseus Books Group/Vanguard Press 978-1-59315-445-5, Mar 2007, $24.95, 327pp, hc) Reprint (HarperCollins UK 11/05) near-future SF thriller. FBI agents try to stop bio-terrorists.

North by Northanger Carrie Bebris (Tor 978-0-765-35274-3, Apr 2007, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Teresa Fasolino) [Mrs. & Mr. Darcy] Reprint (Forge 2006) historical mystery with some supernatural elements, the third featuring Mrs. & Mr. Darcy of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

The Looking Glass Wars Frank Beddor (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-240941-1, Aug 2007, $8.99, 358pp, tp, cover by Brian Flora) [Alice] Reprint (Egmont 2004) young-adult fantasy.

Princess Alyss of Wonderland Frank Beddor (Penguin/Dial 978-0-8037-3251-3, Nov 2007, $19.99, 26pp, hc, cover by Vance Kovacs) [Alice] Young-adult “scrapbook” about one of the characters in Beddor’s series The Looking Glass Wars, and her relationship to the character Alice in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Includes envelopes with letters, cards, etc. Illustrated by Catia Chien and Vance Kovacs.

Seeing Redd Frank Beddor (Penguin/Dial 978-0-8037-3155-4, Aug 2007, $17.99, 371pp, hc, cover by Vance Kovacs) [Alice] Young-adult fantasy based loosely on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, sequel to The Looking Glass Wars.

Clan Ground Clare Bell (Penguin/Firebird 978-0-14-240812-4, Jul 2007, $7.99, 258pp, pb, cover by Christian Alzemann) [The Named] Reprint (Atheneum 1984) young-adult fantasy, the second book of The Named.

Ratha and Thistle-Chaser Clare Bell (Penguin/Firebird 978-0-14-240944-2, Oct 2007, $8.99, 232pp, pb, cover by Christian Alzemann) [The Named] Reprint (McElderry 1990) young-adult fantasy, the third book of The Named series.

Ratha’s Challenge Clare Bell (Penguin/Firebird 978-0-14-240915-2, Oct 2007, $8.99, 231pp, tp, cover by Christian Alzemann) [The Named] Reprint (McElderry 1994) young-adult fantasy, the fourth book of The Named.

Ratha’s Creature Clare Bell (Penguin/Firebird 978-0-14-240843-8, Jul 2007, $7.99, 259pp, pb, cover by Christian Alzemann) [The Named] Reprint (Atheneum 1983) young-adult fantasy, the first book of The Named.

Forging the Sword Hilari Bell (Simon Pulse 978-0-689-85418-7, Jan 2008, $6.99, 608pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Farsala] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2007) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the Farsala trilogy.

The Last Knight Hilari Bell (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-082503-4, Sep 2007, $16.99, 357pp, hc, cover by Larry Rostant) [Knight and Rogue] Young-adult fantasy novel. A young nobleman decides to become a knight errant 200 years too late, with a recently arrested criminal as squire. The first book of the Knight and Rogue series.

The Prophecy Hilari Bell (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-059945-4, Sep 2007, $6.50, 194pp, tp, cover by Debra Lill) Reprint (Eos 2006) young-adult fantasy novel.

Shield of Stars Hilari Bell (Simon & Schuster 978-1-4169-0594-3, Mar 2007, $16.99, 267pp, hc, cover by Gene Mollica) [Shield, Sword, and Crown] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in the Shield, Sword, and Crown trilogy. Former pickpocket Weasel seeks to help his employer who has been arrested for treason.

Looking Backward: 2000-1887 Edward Bellamy (Oxford World’s Classics 978-0-19-280629-1, Apr 2007, $12.95, 220+xxxvi, tp) Reprint (Ticknor & Co. 1888) SF novel. This follows the Houghton Mifflin 1889 text. Edited, with introduction and notes, by Matthew Beaumont.

Draw Down the Darkness Naomi Bellis (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 978-0-451-22095-0, Apr 2007, $6.99, 309pp, pb) Paranormal historical romance. A viscount/spy seeks to free his betrothed from a dark spell. Copyrighted by Naomi Lester.

Beyond Human: Living with Robots and Cyborgs Gregory Benford & Elisabeth Malartre (Tor/Forge 978-0-7653-1082-8, Sep 2007, $24.95, 272pp, hc, cover by Mark Summers) Associational non-fiction science book.

Spider-Man: Drowned in Thunder Christopher L. Bennett (Pocket Star 978-1-4165-1072-7, Jan 2008, $7.99, 288pp, pb, cover by John Van Fleet) [Spider-Man] Novelization based on the comic-book character. Copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Buried Age Christopher L. Bennett (Pocket 978-1-4165-3739-7, Jul 2007, $7.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Star Trek: The Next Generation] Star Trek novelization in the Lost Era series. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.

Angelmonster Veronica Bennett (Candlewick Press 978-0-7637-3407-0, Sep 2007, $7.99, 234pp, tp) Reprint (Candlewick Press 2006) associational young-adult historical novel about Mary Shelley as a young woman.

Synergy M. D. Benoit (Zumaya Publications 978-1-934135-13-6, Apr 2007, $15.99, 293pp, tp, cover by Bob Hobbs) SF novel. Scientists undertake illegal genetic research that could save a child’s life or turn into a deadly weapon. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.zumayapublications.com]; Zumaya Publications, 3209 S. IH35 #1086, Austin TX 78741-690501.

The Seven Whistlers Amber Benson & Christopher Golden (Subterranean Press 1-59606-068-8, Dec 2006, $40.00, 143pp, hc) Dark fantasy novella of the Wild Hunt in New England. This is a signed limited edition of 1,000; a lettered edition of 52 ($150.00) is also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton Wi 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

The Physician’s Tale Ann Benson (Dell 978-0-440-23632-0, Oct 2007, $7.50, 655pp, pb) [Alejandro Canches; Janie Crowe] Reprint (Delacorte 2006) SF novel, third in the series begun in The Plague Tales.

Flesh and Spirit Carol Berg (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46088-2, May 2007, $15.00, 408pp, tp, cover by Luis Royo) [Flesh and Spirit] Fantasy novel, the first in a duology. Rebellious Valen finds a book of maps that leads him to secrets and power struggles.

The Begotten Lisa T. Bergren (Berkley Praise 0-425-21016-2, Aug 2006, $23.95, 367pp, hc, cover by Steven Ferlauto) [Gifted] Christian historical thriller set in 1339, the first in a series about the Gifted, a group of people with mysterious spiritual gifts prophesied in an “uncanonized” letter of St. Paul.

The Begotten Lisa T. Bergren (Berkley 978-0-425-21560-9, Sep 2007, $14.00, 434pp, tp, cover by Steven Ferlauto) [Gifted] Reprint (Berkley Praise 2006) Christian historical thriller set in 1339, the first in the Gifted series.

The Betrayed Lisa T. Bergren (Berkley 978-0-425-21708-5, Sep 2007, $23.95, 405pp, hc, cover by Steven Ferlauto) [Gifted] Christian historical thriller, second in the Gifted series about a group of people with mysterious spiritual gifts.

Ravenloft: Tapestry of Dark Souls Elaine Bergstrom (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4367-8, Jun 2007, $12.95, 311pp, tp, cover by Erik M. Gist) [Ravenloft: Covenant] Reprint (TSR 1996) horror novelization in the Ravenloft: The Covenant series based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted 1996 TSR, 2007 Wizards of the Coast.

Vintage Steve Berman (Haworth Positronic Press 978-1-56023-631-3, Feb 2007, $12.95, 148pp, tp) Contemporary dark fantasy/ghost story. A gay Goth teen is haunted by a star athlete killed in 1957. Haworth Press, 10 Alice Street, Binghamton NY 13904-1580; [www.HaworthPress.com].

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