The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Ollie and the Bogle Julia Jarman (Andersen Press 0-86264-163-2, Apr ’87 [Dec ’87], £5.95, 135pp, hc) Juvenile fantasy novel about a tree-sprite.

Apocalypse 2000: Economic Breakdown and the Suicide of Democracy Peter Jay & Michael Stewart (Sidgwick & Jackson 0-283-99440-1, Jun ’87 [Jul ’87], £12.95, 254pp, hc) Future history novel.

Palace of Kings Mike Jefferies (Fontana 0-00-617467-1, Nov ’87, £2.95, 314pp, pb) [Loremasters of Elundium] Fantasy novel. Volume 2 in the “Loremasters of Elundium” series.

Palace of Kings Mike Jefferies (Collins 0-00-223239-1, Dec ’87, £10.95, 288pp, hc) [Loremasters of Elundium] Reprint (Fontana 1987) fantasy novel. Volume 2 in the “Loremasters of Elundium” series. [Not seen]

The Road to Underfall Mike Jefferies (Collins 0-00-223307-X, Nov ’87, £10.95, 352pp, hc) [Loremasters of Elundium] Reprint (Fontana 1986) fantasy novel. Volume 1 in the “Loremasters of Elundium” series. [Not seen]

Annabelle Ruby Jean Jensen (Zebra 0-8217-2011-2, Mar ’87 [Aug ’87], $3.95, 332pp, pb) Horror novel.

Chain Letter Ruby Jean Jensen (Zebra 0-8217-2162-3, Sep ’87 [Aug ’87], $3.95, 382pp, pb) Horror novel.

Smoke Ruby Jean Jensen (Zebra 0-8217-2255-7, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $3.95, 366pp, pb) Horror novel.

Dark Seeker K. W. Jeter (Tor 0-812-52007-6, Feb ’87 [Jan ’87], $3.95, 317pp, pb) Sf horror novel about a drug which gives shared consciousness and creates monsters.

Death Arms K. W. Jeter (Morrigan 1-870338-00-6, May ’87, £10.95, 183pp, hc) [Dr. Adder] Sf novel, third in the “thematic trilogy” which began with Dr. Adder and The Glass Hammer. This small press edition for a new publisher is limited to 1,000 copies in various confusing states.

Death Arms K. W. Jeter (Morrigan 1-870338-05-7, May ’87, £27.50, 183pp, hc) [Dr. Adder] Signed, limited (250 copies) edition of the above. [Not seen]

Dr. Adder K. W. Jeter (Grafton 0-586-07076-1, Apr ’87, £2.95, 252pp, pb) [Dr. Adder] Reprint (Bluejay 1984) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]

The Glass Hammer K. W. Jeter (Grafton 0-586-07078-8, Aug ’87, £2.95, 238pp, pb) [Dr. Adder] Reprint (Bluejay 1985) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]

Infernal Devices K. W. Jeter (St. Martin’s 0-312-00706-X, Apr ’87, $16.95, 282pp, hc) “The curious tale of a most unusual array of clockwork automations”, this is set in a Victorian scene that’s part-Lovecraftian, part-gonzo 19th century a la Powers and Blaylock (“steam punk”). It’s one of the best works this sub-genre has produced, a wildly entertaining fantasy. Recommended. (FCM)

Infernal Devices K. W. Jeter (NAL/Signet 0-451-14934-3, Nov ’87 [Oct ’87], $2.95, 239pp, pb) Reprint (St. Martin’s 1987) Victorian fantasy novel. Recommended. (FCM)

Mantis K. W. Jeter (Tor 0-812-52009-2, Oct ’87 [Sep ’87], $3.95, 279pp, pb) Horror novel.

Soul Eater K. W. Jeter (Tor 0-812-52011-4, Oct ’87 [Sep ’87], $3.95, 314pp, pb) Reissue (Tor 1983) horror novel. It still says “first edition” inside, but advertises Jeter’s next book, Mantis, on the cover.

The Danger Quotient Annabel & Edgar Johnson (Harper & Row/Starwanderer 0-694-05607-3, Jun ’87, $2.95, 201pp, pb) Reprint (Harper & Row 1984) young-adult post-holocaust sf novel: test tube genius invents time machine to save the world.

Trekmaster James B. Johnson (DAW 0-88677-221-4, Sep ’87 [Aug ’87], $3.50, 397pp, pb) Sf/political novel with a war thrown in.

Mr. Scott’s Guide to the Enterprise Shane Johnson (Pocket 0-671-63576-X, Jul ’87 [Jun ’87], $10.95, 127pp, tp) [Star Trek] Pictorial, starship plans and associated material, written and illustrated by Johnson, based on “Star Trek” designs.

Mr. Scott’s Guide to the Enterprise Shane Johnson (Titan 0-671-63576-X, Jul ’87, £6.95, 127pp, tp) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1987) of associational interest. [First U.K. edition]

Mr. Scott’s Guide to the Enterprise Shane Johnson (SFBC #11347, Oct ’87, $9.98, 128pp, hc) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1987) “Star Trek” tie-in. First hardcover edition.

The Devil’s Cat William W. Johnstone (Zebra 0-8217-2091-0, May ’87, $3.95, 380pp, pb) Horror novel.

Smoke from the Ashes William W. Johnstone (Zebra 0-8217-2191-7, Oct ’87 [Sep ’87], $3.50, 348pp, pb) [Ashes] Post-holocaust adventure novel. Part of a series.

The Uninvited William W. Johnstone (Zebra 0-8217-2258-1, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], $3.95, 301pp, pb) Reissue (Zebra 1982) horror novel; 2nd printing.

Wolfsbane William W. Johnstone (Zebra 0-8217-2019-8, Mar ’87 [Feb ’87], $3.50, 268pp, pb) Reissue (Zebra 1982) horror novel; 2nd printing.

Twisted Tales Bruce Jones (Blackthorne 0-932629-73-3, Sep ’87 [Aug ’87], $9.95, 243pp, tp) Collection of 13 horror stories, mostly originals, illustrated by Richard Corben. There’s also supposed to be a mass market edition (not seen).

Archer’s Goon Diana Wynne Jones (Berkley 0-425-09888-5, Jun ’87 [May ’87], $2.95, 241pp, pb) Reprint (Morrow/Greenwillow 1984) young-adult fantasy novel, funny and thoroughly entertaining. The Goon is esconced in the kitchen and won’t leave until he gets his 2,000 words. (FCM)

Fire and Hemlock Diana Wynne Jones (Teens 0-416-04022-5, Oct ’87, £1.95, 341pp, pb) Reissue (Greenwillow 1984) juvenile fantasy novel.

The Magicians of Caprona Diana Wynne Jones (Beaver 0-09-954280-3, Dec ’87, £1.95, 191pp, pb) [Chrestomanci] Reissue (Macmillan 1980) juvenile fantasy novel.

A Tale of Time City Diana Wynne Jones (Greenwillow 0-688-07315-8, Sep ’87 [Oct ’87], $11.75, 278pp, hc) Juvenile sf novel of time travel to the future and a city outside of time.

A Tale of Time City Diana Wynne Jones (Methuen 0-416-02362-2, Oct ’87 [1987], £8.95, 160pp, hc) Juvenile sf novel. Simultaneous with US (Greenwillow) edition. [Not seen]

The Time of the Ghost Diana Wynne Jones (Beaver 0-09-935950-2, Dec ’87, £1.95, 189pp, pb) Reissue (Macmillan 1981) juvenile fantasy novel.

The Space Museum Glyn Jones (W.H. Allen 0-491-03295-1, Jan ’87, £7.25, 142pp, hc) [Doctor Who] Juvenile sf novel. Volume 117 in the Doctor Who series.

The Space Museum Glyn Jones (Target 0-426-20289-9, Jun ’87, £1.80, 142pp, pb) [Doctor Who] Reprint (W.H. Allen 1987) juvenile sf novel. Volume 117 in the Doctor Who series.

Divine Endurance Gwyneth Jones (Arbor House 0-87795-856-4, Mar ’87 [Feb ’87], $14.95, 233pp, hc) [Divine Endurance] Sf novel of the distant future. First U.S. edition (Allen & Unwin 1984).

Black Rainbow Lloyd S. Jones (Aeolus 0-918805-34-1, Jul ’87 [Jun ’87], $16.95, 213pp, hc) Near-future techno-thriller with ESP thrown in.

Nicobobinus Terry Jones (Puffin 0-14-032091-1, May ’87, £2.25, 175pp, tp) Reprint (Pavilion 1985) juvenile fantasy novel.

Serenissima Erica Jong (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-42922-6, Apr ’87 [Mar ’87], $17.95, 240pp, hc) Fantasy time travel novel of the present and the Venice of Shakespeare’s time, with Shakespeare as a lead character.

Serenissima Erica Jong (Bantam UK 0-593-01365-4, Sep ’87, £10.95, 225pp, hc) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1987) time-travel/romantic novel. [First U.K. edition]

The Brentwood Witches Brenda Jordan (Ace 0-441-07297-6, Oct ’87, $2.95, 186pp, pb) Contemporary fantasy novel. Probably a first novel.

Conan the Victorious Robert Jordan (Sphere 0-7221-5213-2, Apr ’87, £2.50, 229pp, pb) [Conan] Reprint (Tor 1984) fantasy novel. Volume 26 in the Sphere “Conan” series. [First U.K. edition]

Force Fields Andrew Joron (Starmont House 0-930261-86-0, Apr ’87, $8.95, 55pp, tp) Collection of sf poetry, illustrated by Richard Herman.

Science Fiction Master Index of Names Keith L. Justice (McFarland 0-89950-183-4, Jun ’87, £29.95, 394pp, hc) Reprint (McFarland 1986) non-fiction bibliography. [First U.K. edition, not seen]

Poltergeist II: The Other Side James Kahn (Firecrest 0-85997-908-3, Jan ’87, £8.95, 184pp, hc) Reprint (Ballantine 1986) horror film novelization. [Not seen]

Timefall James Kahn (St. Martin’s 0-312-00195-9, Feb ’87 [Jan ’87], $16.95, 295pp, hc) [New World] Sf novel of time travel, doppelgangers, and approaching doom.

Ready or Not: Here Come Fourteen Frightening Stories! ed. Joan Kahn (Greenwillow 0-688-07167-8, Aug ’87 [Oct ’87], $11.75, 159pp, hc) Young-adult anthology of 14 horror stories. Most, but not all, are supernatural.

Power and Magic Daniel Kane (GMP Press 0-85449-078-7, Oct ’87 [1987], £4.95, 224pp, pb) Fantasy novel. [Not seen]

Death Dreams William Katz (Warner 0-446-34434-6, Apr ’87 [Mar ’87], $3.95, 297pp, pb) Reprint (? 1979) horror novel.

Tales from the Forbidden Planet ed. Roz Kaveney (Titan 1-85286-004-9, Aug ’87, £4.95, 256pp, tp) Original sf anthology. This is supposedly published on 29th October, but was made available for the Worldcon and is now in most specialist shops.

Tales from the Forbidden Planet ed. Roz Kaveney (Titan 1-85286-005-7, Aug ’87, £9.95, 256pp, hc) Hardback edition of the above.

Tales from the Forbidden Planet ed. Roz Kaveney (Titan 1-85286-006-5, Aug ’87, £30.00, 256pp, hc) Limited edition of the above.

The Darkest Road Guy Gavriel Kay (SFBC #107011, Apr ’87, $4.98, 355pp, hc) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reprint (Arbor House 1986) fantasy novel blending the contemporary with the Tolkien tradition, third in the “Fionavar” trilogy.

The Darkest Road Guy Gavriel Kay (Unwin Hyman 0-04-823361-7, Aug ’87, £10.95, 420pp, hc) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reprint (Arbor House 1986) fantasy novel. Volume 3 in the “Fionavar Tapestry” series. [First U.K. edition]

The Summer Tree Guy Gavriel Kay (Unwin 0-04-823339-0, Jun ’87, £2.95, 323pp, pb) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reissue (Maclellan & Stewart 1984) fantasy novel. Volume 1 in the “Fionavar Tapestry” series.

The Wandering Fire Guy Gavriel Kay (Unwin 0-04-823362-5, Jun ’87, £2.95, 298pp, pb) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reprint (Arbor House 1986) fantasy novel. Volume 2 in the “Fionavar Tapestry” series.

The Wandering Fire Guy Gavriel Kay (Ace 0-441-87046-5, Jul ’87 [Jun ’87], $3.50, 271pp, pb) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reprint (Arbor House 1986) fantasy novel, second in “The Fionavar Tapestry” trilogy.

Max in Love Marilyn Kaye (Puffin 0-14-032278-7, Jun ’87, £1.95, 148pp, pb) [Out of This World] Reprint (Pocket 1986) juvenile sf novel.

Max on Fire Marilyn Kaye (Puffin 0-14-032279-5, Oct ’87 [Nov ’87], £1.95, 147pp, pb) [Out of This World] Reprint (Pocket 1986) juvenile sf novel. [First U.K. edition, not seen]

Ghosts of Night and Morning Marvin Kaye (Ace Charter 0-441-28612-7, Aug ’87, $3.95, 304pp, pb) Horror novel composed of 5 interlocking episodes; sequel to A Cold Blue Light.

Devils & Demons ed. Marvin & Saralee Kaye (SFBC #10336, Sep ’87 [Nov ’87], $6.98, 587pp, hc) Anthology of 52 horror stories. The book club edition actually pre-dates the Doubleday trade edition.

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