The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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Old Soldiers David Weber (Baen 978-1-4165-2104-4, Feb 2007, $7.99, 372pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Bolo] Reprint (Baen 2005) military SF novel featuring Keith Laumer’s Bolos.

Hell Hath No Fury David Weber & Linda Evans (Baen 978-1-4165-2101-3, Mar 2007, $26.00, 498pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Hell’s Gate] Fantasy novel, sequel to Hell’s Gate. This includes a bound-in CD-ROM.

Window Beyond the World John Howard Weeks & William S. Thomas (Smart Monkey Books 0-595-40284-4, 2006, $14.95, 199pp, tp) Fantasy novel. A man’s midlife crisis is complicated by a dead relative’s spirit, seeking help. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.smartmonkeybooks.com] or from Smart Monkey Books, PO Box 40756, Santa Barbara CA 93140.

The Lion Hunter Elizabeth E. Wein (Penguin/Viking 978-0-670-06163-1, Jun 2007, $16.99, 227pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Winter Prince: Mark of Solomon] Associational YA Arthurian novel, the first in the Mark of Solomon series, fourth in an overall series begun in The Winter Prince. Copyrighted by Elizabeth Gatland.

Master of Dragons Margaret Weis (Tor 978-0-7653-4392-5, Jul 2007, $7.99, 370pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dragonvald] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, the third book of the Dragonvald trilogy.

DragonLance: Dragons of the Dwarven Depths Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4261-9, May 2007, $7.99, 582pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Lost Chronicles] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2006) novelization based on the roleplaying game, the first volume in The Lost Chronicles. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: Dragons of the Highlord Skies Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4333-3, Jul 2007, $25.95, 456pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Lost Chronicles] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the second volume in The Lost Chronicles. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: Dragons of the Highlord Skies Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4860-4, Jan 2008, $7.99, 599pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Lost Chronicles] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2007) novelization based on the roleplaying game, the second volume in The Lost Chronicles. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Warrior Angel Margaret & Lizz Weis (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-083325-1, Mar 2007, $6.99, 354pp, pb) [Warrior Angel] Paranormal romance novel. A long-dead Knight Templar battles the Dark Angels of Hell until summoned back to Earth to protect one woman.

DragonLance: Dragons of Time ed. Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4295-4, Apr 2007, $6.99, 323pp, pb, cover by Nilson Hamm) [DragonLance] Original anthology of 12 stories based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Dreams and Visions ed. M. Jerry & Helen S. Weiss (Tor/Starscape 978-0-765-35107-4, Apr 2007, $5.99, 251pp, tp, cover by Paul Hess) Reprint (Starscape 2006) young-adult anthology of 14 stories.

Cynnador Patrick Welch (Twilight Times Books 978-1-933353-76-0, Dec 2006, $16.95, 179pp, tp, cover by Gin E. L. Fenton) Fantasy novel of the magical merchant city of Cynnador. This appeared as an ebook in 2003. Twilight Times Books, PO Box 3340, Kingsport TN 37664; [www.twilighttimesbooks.com].

Wraith Phaedra Weldon (Ace 978-0-441-01497-2, Jun 2007, $14.00, 378pp, tp, cover by Christian McGrath) [Zoe Martinique] Fantasy novel, the first in the Zoe Martinique series. A first novel.

13 Bullets David Wellington (Random House/Crown/Three Rivers Press 978-0-307-38143-9, May 2007, $13.95, 323pp, tp) Vampire novel. A Pennsylvania state trooper uncovers proof that vampires aren’t extinct as believed.

99 Coffins David Wellington (Random House/Crown/Three Rivers Press 978-0-307-38171-2, Dec 2007, $13.95, 295pp, tp) Vampire novel. Laura Caxton investigates a gravesite with 100 coffins, 99 holding vampires and one ominously empty.

Monster Planet David Wellington (Thunder’s Mouth Press 978-1-56025-867-4, Jul 2007, $14.99, 302pp, tp) [Monster Island] Horror novel, the third book in a trilogy set in a world overrun by zombies. Originally serialized online.

The Country of the Blind and Other Selected Stories H. G. Wells (Penguin Classics 978-0-141-44198-6, 2007, $14.00, 432+xxxii, tp, cover by Kate Gibb) Reprint (Dent 1998 as part of Complete Short Stories collection of 23 stories. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Edited by Patrick Parrinder, with notes by Andy Sawyer. This is an international edition.

The Time Machine and The Invisible Man H. G. Wells (Barnes & Noble Classics 978-1-59308-325-0, 2007, $7.95, 256+xxviii, hc, cover by Brenda Chrystie) Reprint omnibus of two classic SF novels: The Time Machine (1895) and The Invisible Man (1897). Introduction and notes by Alfred Mac Adam. This is an instant remainder edition. Fourth printing.

The Time Machine and The Invisible Man H. G. Wells (Penguin/Signet Classics 978-0-451-53070-7, Oct 2007, $4.95, 292pp, pb) Reprint omnibus of two classic SF novels: The Time Machine (1895) and The Invisible Man (1897). This has a new afterword by Paul Youngquist and a 1984 introduction by John Calvin Batchelor.

The Annotated H.G. Wells, Volume 9: Things to Come: A Critical Text of the 1935 London First Edition H. G. Wells & Leon Stover (McFarland 978-0-7864-3038-3, Apr 2007, $60.00, 261pp, hc) Critical edition of the classic SF novel, with an introduction, annotations, and appendices by Leon Stover. Order from McFarland & Co., Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com].

Stargate Atlantis: Entanglement Martha Wells (Fandemonium Books 1-905586-03-5, 2007, $7.95, 282pp, pb) [Stargate Atlantis] Novelization based on the TV series based on the film, sixth in the series. Copyrighted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This is an international edition with US and UK prices.

Warhammer: Palace of the Plague Lord C. L. Werner (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-481-3, Sep 2007, $7.99, 410pp, pb, cover by Les Edwards) [Warhammer] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (8/07) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Chains of Darkness, Chains of Light Michelle Sagara West (BenBella Books 978-1-933771-18-2, Apr 2007, $14.95, 373pp, tp) [Sundered] Reprint (Del Rey 1994 as by Michelle Sagara) fantasy novel, book four of the Sundered. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 617, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Extras Scott Westerfeld (Simon Pulse 978-1-4169-5117-9, Oct 2007, $16.99, 417pp, hc) [Uglies] Young-adult SF novel, fourth in the trilogy begun in Uglies. Social status is the new thing, constantly monitored and rated.

The Last Days Scott Westerfeld (Penguin/Razorbill 978-1-59514-128-6, Aug 2007, $8.99, 289pp, tp) [Peeps] Reprint (Razorbill 2006) young-adult contemporary SF vampire novel, a loose sequel to Peeps.

Midnighters, Vol. 3: Blue Noon Scott Westerfeld (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-051959-9, Feb 2007, $6.99, 505pp, pb, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Midnighters] Reprint (Eos 2006) young-adult fantasy novel, third in a trilogy about teens with special talents that give them an extra hour each day.

Specials Scott Westerfeld (Simon Pulse 978-1-4169-4795-0, Sep 2007, $9.99, 372pp, tp) [Uglies] Reprint (Simon Pulse 2006) young-adult SF novel, third in a trilogy.

Hugo Gernsback and the Century of Science Fiction Gary Westfahl (McFarland 978-0-7864-3079-6, Jul 2007, $35.00, 273pp, tp) Non-fiction, a critical look at Gernsback’s influence on science fiction. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. This is book five in the Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]. [Hugo Gernsback]

Bar Code Rebellion Suzanne Weyn (Scholastic 0-439-80385-3, Aug 2006, $5.99, 265pp, pb) [Bar Code] Reissue (Scholastic 2006) young-adult SF novel, sequel to The Bar Code Tattoo. Kayla joins the resistance. Second printing.

Reincarnation Suzanne Weyn (Scholastic 978-0-545-01323-9, Dec 2007, $17.99, 293pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy of two souls reincarnated over and over again across the ages, linked by love and green jewels.

Touch of the Wolf Karen Whiddon (Harlequin/Silhouette Nocturne 978-0-373-61759-3, Mar 2007, $5.25, 253pp, pb) [The Pack] Paranormal romance/werewolf novel of The Pack.

Blood of the Heroes Steve White (Baen 978-1-4165-2143-3, Aug 2007, $7.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Baen 2006) time-travel SF novel.

Bond of Blood Diane Whiteside (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21797-9, Oct 2007, $7.99, 327pp, pb) [Texas Vampires] Reprint (Berkley 2006) erotic vampire novel, the first in the Texas Vampires series.

Raven Dean Whitlock (Houghton Mifflin/Clarion 978-0-618-70224-4, Jun 2007, $16.00, 234pp, hc, cover by Wieslaw Rosocha) [Sky Carver] Young-adult fantasy novel, a companion to Sky Carver. The bird mage Raven returns to the home she fled four years before.

Forgotten Realms: Sands of the Soul Voronica Whitney-Robinson (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4337-1, Nov 2007, $6.99, 293pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Forgotten Realms: Sembia] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2002) novelization based on the roleplaying game, book six of Sembia: Gateway to the realms. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Evolution of Tolkien’s Mythology Elizabeth A. Whittingham (McFarland 978-0-7864-3281-3, Oct 2007, $35.00, 220pp, tp) Non-fiction, a critical exploration of Tolkien’s development of the mythic elements of The Lord of the Rings, drawing heavily on Tolkien’s The History of Middle-earth. A bibliography and index are included. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The Eagle Jack Whyte (Tor 978-0-8125-6899-8, Dec 2007, $7.99, 674pp, pb, cover by Edward Miller) [Camulod Chronicles] Historical Arthurian novel, eighth and final in The Camulod Chronicles. First US edition (Viking Canada 2005).

The Knights of the Black and White Jack Whyte (Penguin/Putnam 0-399-15396-9, Aug 2006, $25.95, 548pp, hc) [Knights Templar] Associational historical novel, first in a trilogy about the Knights Templar. This is dated 8/06, simultaneous with the Penguin Canada edition, but was not seen until now.

The Knights of the Black and White Jack Whyte (Jove 978-0-515-14333-1, Jul 2007, $9.99, 749pp, pb) [Knights Templar] Reprint (Putnam 2006) associational historical novel, the first in a trilogy about the Knights Templar.

Fight Game Kate Wild (Scholastic/Chicken House 978-0-439-87175-4, Jun 2007, $16.99, 279pp, hc, cover by Justin Brandstater) Young-adult novel with supernatural elements, about a gypsy teen infiltrating a teen fighting ring.

Caballistics, Inc.: Better the Devil Mike Wild (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 978-1-84416-432-5, Apr 2007, $7.99, 254pp, pb) Novelization based on 2000 AD comics. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK 3/07 edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S.

Collected Works Oscar Wilde (Barnes and Noble Classics 978-0-7607-8310-8, 2006, $12.95, 1417+xl, hc, cover by Tranquillo Cremona) Reprint (as part of The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde 1931) collection of the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), 14 stories (including several fairy tales and “The Canterville Ghost”), nine plays, 26 essays, and 94 poems (including numerous “prose poems”). Introduction by Mark Hennessy. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

Sleight of Hand Kate Wilhelm (Harlequin/Mira Books 978-0-7783-2488-1, Jul 2007, $6.99, 398pp, pb) [Barbara Holloway] Reprint (Mira 2006) associational mystery featuring lawyer Barbara Holloway.

A Wrongful Death Kate Wilhelm (Harlequin/Mira Books 978-0-7783-2491-1, Sep 2007, $24.95, 345pp, hc) [Barbara Holloway] Associational mystery featuring lawyer Barbara Holloway.

Dragon Keeper Carole Wilkinson (Hyperion 978-1-4231-0171-0, Apr 2007, $5.99, 339pp, tp) [Dragon Keeper] Reprint (Black Dog Books Australia 2003) young-adult fantasy novel of ancient China.

Garden of the Purple Dragon Carole Wilkinson (Hyperion 978-1-4231-0338-7, Jul 2007, $16.99, 355pp, hc) [Dragon Keeper] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Dragon Keeper. Ping must protect the baby dragon Kai at the Imperial Palace. First US edition (black dog books Australia 2005).

Blood Lines Eileen Wilks (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21344-5, Jan 2007, $7.99, 339pp, pb, cover by John Blackford) [Lily Yu] Dark fantasy/romantic suspense novel, third in series about Lily Yu, an FBI agent in a special Magical Crimes Division.

Night Season Eileen Wilks (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-22015-3, Jan 2008, $7.99, 333pp, pb, cover by Don Sipley) [Lily Yu] Dark fantasy/romantic suspense novel, fourth in the series featuring Lily Yu, begun in Tempting Danger. FBI agent Cynna Weaver’s pregnant with lupine sorcerer Cullen Seabourne’s child.

London Revenant Conrad Williams (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-075-4, Feb 2007, $14.95, 227pp, tp, cover by Caniglia) Reprint (The Do-Not Press 2004) horror novel of London’s Underground.

The Unblemished Conrad Williams (Earthling Publications 978-0-9766339-9-X, Oct 2006, $45.00, 367pp, hc, cover by Chris Nurse) Dark fantasy novel. Introduction by Jeff VanderMeer. Illustrated by Chris Nurse. This signed, limited edition of 500 and a slipcased edition of 15 ($250.00) are both sold out. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. Earthling Publications, PO Box 413, Northborough MA 01532; [earthlingpub@yahoo.com]; [www.earthlingpub.com].

The Demon and the City Liz Williams (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-047-1, May 2007, $14.95, 242pp, tp, cover by Jon Foster) [Detective Inspector Chen] Reprint (Night Shade 2006) dark fantasy mystery, the second featuring Detective Inspector Chen.

Precious Dragon Liz Williams (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-082-2, Jun 2007, $24.95, 242pp, hc, cover by Jon Foster) [Detective Inspector Chen] Dark fantasy mystery, the third featuring Detective Inspector Chen. Chen is assigned to escort an emissary from Heaven on a mission to Hell. A limited edition (-083-9, $49.00) is also available.

The Golden Hour Maiya Williams (Abrams/Amulet 978-0-8109-9216-7, 2006, $5.95, 259pp, tp, cover by Jon Foster) [Golden Hour] Reprint (Amulet 2004) young-adult fantasy time-travel novel. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

The Hour of the Cobra Maiya Williams (Abrams/Amulet 978-0-8109-9362-4, Oct 2007, $5.95, 297pp, tp, cover by Jon Foster) [Golden Hour] Reprint (Amulet 2006, not seen) young-adult SF time-travel novel, the second in a series after The Golden Hour. Kids travel back in time to meet Cleopatra.

The Hour of the Outlaw Maiya Williams (Abrams/Amulet 978-0-8109-9355-6, Oct 2007, $16.95, 334pp, hc, cover by Jon Foster) [Golden Hour] Young-adult SF time-travel novel, the third in The Golden Hour series. The young history detectives search for a teen time-traveler lost during the California Gold Rush.

Danger Boy, Episode 3: Trail of Bones Mark London Williams (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-3410-0, Sep 2007, $5.99, 300pp, tp, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Danger Boy] Reprint (Candlewick Press 2005) young-adult time-travel SF novel, third in the series.

Danger Boy, Episode 4: City of Ruins Mark London Williams (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2871-9, Feb 2007, $12.99, 329pp, hc, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Danger Boy] Young-adult time-travel SF novel, fourth in the series. Eli Sands and his friends go to ancient Jerusalem. Bound in boards.

Danger Boy: Episode 2: Dragon Sword Mark London Williams (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-3290-8, Apr 2007, $4.99, 273pp, tp, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Danger Boy] Reprint (Tricycle Press 2001 as Danger Boy #2: Dino Sword) young-adult near-future SF novel. Eli Sands’s search through time for his mother takes him to WWII San Francisco and Arthurian England.

Cenotaxis Sean Williams (MonkeyBrain Books 978-1-932265-26-2, Nov 2007, $9.95, 110pp, tp, cover by Sparth) [Astropolis] SF novella set in the same universe as the Astropolis series. A messiah leads humans back to long-abandoned Earth, only to be opposed by a man claiming to be God. MonkeyBrain, PO Box 200126-Austin TX 78720; [info@monkeybrainbooks.com]; [www.monkeybrainbooks.com].

The Hanging Mountains Sean Williams (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-544-3, Jul 2007, $25.00, 475pp, hc, cover by Greg Bridges) [Books of the Cataclysm] Fantasy novel, book three of the Books of the Cataclysm series. First US edition (Voyager Australia 12/05).

Saturn Returns Sean Williams (Ace 978-0-441-01493-4, May 2007, $7.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Astropolis] SF novel, the first in the Astropolis series. A murdered man, reborn with missing memories in a secondhand body, investigates his own murder.

Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine 30th Anniversary Anthology ed. Sheila Williams (Tachyon Publications 978-1-892391-47-6, Jul 2007, $14.95, 349pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) Anthology of 17 stories originally published in Asimov’s. Authors include John Varley, Robert Silverberg, Connie Willis, and Octavia E. Butler.

Rite Tad Williams (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-066-1, Dec 2006, $35.00, 480pp, hc, cover by Mark A. Nelson) Collection of 16 stories, five non-fiction pieces, and two unproduced ideas for television, with introductions to each by the author. This signed limited edition is sold out; a traycased, leatherbound, lettered edition of 26 ($200.00) is still available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

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