The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998


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Endworld #26: Madman Run David Robbins (Leisure 0-8439-3124-8, Jun ’91 [Jul ’91], $3.50, 189pp, pb) [Endworld] Post-holocaust military sf novel in an ongoing series.


Endworld #27: Chicago Run David Robbins (Leisure 0-8439-3145-0, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], $3.50, 192pp, pb) [Endworld] Post-holocaust military sf novel in an ongoing series.


Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Tom Robbins (Bantam UK 0-553-40381-8, Jun ’91 [May ’91], £5.99, 365pp, tp) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1976) mainstream novel with fantasy elements.


Jitterbug Perfume Tom Robbins (Bantam UK 0-553-40383-4, Jun ’91, £5.99, 342pp, tp) Reprint (Bantam 1984) literary fantasy novel.


Skinny Legs and All Tom Robbins (Bantam 0-553-28969-1, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $5.95, 479pp, pb, cover by Bernard Martin) Reprint (Bantam 1990) literary fantasy novel.


Skinny Legs and All Tom Robbins (Bantam UK 0-553-40380-X, Jun ’91 [Apr ’91], £5.99, 422pp, tp) Reprint (Bantam 1990) mainstream novel with fantasy touches. [First U.K. edition]


Sword-Breaker Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-88677-476-4, May ’91, $4.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Corey Wolfe) [Tiger & Del] Sword & sorcery novel, fourth book in the “Sword” series. This is the actual paperback scheduled for July release with an advance reading copy cancel sticker. It will be distributed free at the ABA.


Sword-Dancer Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-88677-376-8, Jul ’91 [Jun ’91], $4.50, 286pp, pb, cover by Kathy Wyatt) [Tiger & Del] Reissue (DAW 1986) fantasy novel, first book of the “Sword” series; eighth printing.


The Black Shields John Maddox Roberts (Tor 0-812-50629-4, Jun ’91 [May ’91], $3.99, 377pp, pb, cover by Ken Kelly) [Stormlands] Fantasy novel, second book of the “Stormlands” series.


Conan the Marauder John Maddox Roberts (Orbit 0-7474-0307-4, Feb ’91, £3.50, 277pp, pb, cover by Blas Gallego) [Conan] Reprint (Tor 1988) fantasy novelization.


Conan the Rogue John Maddox Roberts (Tor 0-812-51411-4, Nov ’91, $7.99, 304pp, tp, cover by Ken Kelly) [Conan] Fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s classic character.


Conan the Valorous John Maddox Roberts (Tor 0-812-51809-8, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $3.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Les Edwards) [Conan] Reissue (Tor 1985) fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s classic character; fourth printing.


SPQR II: The Catiline Conspiracy John Maddox Roberts (Avon 0-380-75995-0, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $3.50, 216pp, pb) [SPQR] Associational mystery novel set in ancient Rome, by an sf writer, second book of a series.


Doc Savage: Python Isle [by Will Murray] Kenneth Robeson (Bantam Falcon 0-553-29357-5, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.50, 207pp, pb, cover by Joe DeVito) [Doc Savage] Associational adventure novel based on Robeson’s classic character, first book of a new series by Will Murray writing as Robeson.


The Dark Beyond the Stars Frank M. Robinson (Tor 0-312-85166-9, Jul ’91 [Jun ’91], $19.95, 408pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Sf novel of a vast and dying ship roaming the stars searching for signs of alien life.


The Dark Beyond the Stars Frank M. Robinson (SFBC #18236, Oct ’91, $6.98, 328pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Reprint (Tor 1991) sf novel. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks an ISBN and price. The SFBC number is on the back jacket.


Author’s Choice Monthly Issue 20: A Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions Kim Stanley Robinson (Pulphouse, May ’91, $4.95, 79pp, tp, cover by George Barr) Collection of three stories, two original. A limited hardcover edition ($25.00) is also available and a leatherbound deluxe edition ($50.00) was announced but not seen.
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Black Air Kim Stanley Robinson (Pulphouse 1-56146-520-8, May ’91, $1.95, 43pp, pb, cover by Gregorio Montejo) Historical fantasy story that originally appeared in F&SF and in his collection The Planet On the Table. Short story paperback #20.


Pacific Edge Kim Stanley Robinson (Tor 0-812-50056-3, Jun ’91 [May ’91], $4.99, 326pp, pb) [Orange County] Reprint (Unwin Hyman 1990) sf novel, third book of a thematic trilogy set in 21st-century Orange County.


Remaking History Kim Stanley Robinson (Tor 0-312-85126-X, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $18.95, 274pp, hc, cover by Peter Gudynas) Collection of 15 stories.


Timewyrm: Apocalypse Nigel Robinson (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20359-3, Oct ’91, £3.50, 201pp, pb, cover by Andrew Skilleter) [Doctor Who] Original novel based on the “Doctor Who” series. Volume 3 in “Doctor Who: The New Adventures.” This is a world-wide edition and is available in the U.S. for $5.95.


Kill the Editor Spider Robinson (Pulphouse/Axolotl, Aug ’91, $10.00, 153pp, tp, cover by Jill Bauman) [Callahan’s Place] Sf novella, actually an excerpt from the forthcoming novel The Lady Slings the Booze. This trade paperback edition is limited to 525 copies. A hardcover edition ($35.00) and a deluxe leatherbound edition ($65.00) are also available. All states are signed by the author.


Stardance Spider & Jeanne Robinson (Easton Press, Sep ’91, no price, 278pp, hc) [Stardance] Reprint (Dial 1979) sf novel with an introduction by Elizabeth Anne Hull and artwork by Pat Morrissey. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.


Stardance Spider & Jeanne Robinson (Baen 0-671-72097-X, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $3.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Stardance] Reprint (Dial 1979) sf novel based on a Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella.


Starseed Spider & Jeanne Robinson (Ace 0-441-78357-0, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $17.95, 247pp, hc, cover by Michael Herring) [Stardance] Sf novel of a dancer whose illness will no longer allow her to dance on Earth, set in the same universe as Stardance.


The Amendment Sue Robinson (Carol Paperbacks 0-8216-2501-2, Aug ’91, $4.50, 237pp, pb, cover by Pamela Patrick) Reprint (Birch Lane 1990) political thriller set in a near-future U.S., concerning the dangerous consequences of an anti-abortion Human Life Amendment.


Finders Keepers Emily Rodda (Morrow/Greenwillow 0-688-10516-5, Oct ’91, $12.95, 184pp, hc, cover by Noela Young) Young-adult time-travel fantasy novel. First American edition (Omnibus Australia 1990).


New Life for the Dead Alan Rodgers (Wildside Press, Aug ’91 [Oct ’91], $27.50, 134pp, hc) Collection of five stories and seven poems, with an introduction by William Relling, Jr. This is a limited edition of 250 signed and numbered copies.


Night Alan Rodgers (Bantam 0-553-28971-3, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.99, 439pp, pb, cover by Alan Ayers) Horror novel of a young man whose family legacy is to protect the cross of Christ.


The Blood of the Lamb: The Devouring Void Mark E. Rogers (Ace 0-441-06827-8, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $3.99, 213pp, pb, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Blood of the Lamb] Fantasy novel of wizardry and intrigue, second book of a series.


The Blood of the Lamb: The Expected One Mark E. Rogers (Ace 0-441-06826-X, May ’91 [Apr ’91], $4.50, 230pp, pb, cover by Michael Racz) [Blood of the Lamb] Fantasy novel of messianic intrigue among wizards, first book of a new series.


The Sword of Samurai Cat Mark E. Rogers (Tor 0-312-85156-1, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $7.95, 307pp, tp, cover by Mark E. Rogers) [Samurai Cat] Humorous fantasy novel, the fourth book of the “Samurai Cat” series, with illustrations by the author.


Futurespeak: A Fan’s Guide to the Language of Science Fiction Roberta Rogow (Paragon House 1-55778-347-0, Sep ’91, $24.95, 409pp, hc) Non-fiction, dictionary of fannish terminology.


Chase the Morning Michael Scott Rohan (Morrow 0-688-08885-6, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $19.95, 334pp, hc, cover by Mark Salwowski) [Spiral] Fantasy novel of a quayside bar in a world that’s just a little bit twisted. First American edition (Orbit 1990).


D’Shai Joel Rosenberg (Ace 0-441-15751-3, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $4.95, 326pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [D’Shai] Fantasy novel of a peasant boy who must find his special power to save himself when accused of a nobleman’s murder. First book of a series.


D’Shai Joel Rosenberg (SFBC #18289, Jun ’91 [May ’91], $6.98, 179pp, hc, cover by Bryn Barnard) [D’Shai] Reprint (Ace 1991) fantasy novel, first book of a series. First hardcover edition.


Emile and the Dutchman Joel Rosenberg (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45124-4, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $3.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Segrelles) [Metzada] Reissue (Signet 1986) sf novel; third printing.


Hero Joel Rosenberg (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45119-8, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.50, 259pp, pb) [Metzada] Reprint (Roc 1990) military sf adventure novel, the sequel to Not for Glory.


The Road to Ehvenor Joel Rosenberg (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45140-6, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $19.95, 312pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Guardians of the Flame] Fantasy novel, sixth book of the “Guardians of the Flame” series.


Ties of Blood and Silver Joel Rosenberg (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45123-6, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $3.99, 176pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Metzada] Reissue (Signet 1984) sf novel; fifth printing.


The Warrior Lives Joel Rosenberg (Grafton 0-586-21150-0, Aug ’91, £3.99, 270pp, pb, cover by Mark Salwowski) [Guardians of the Flame] Reprint (NAL 1989) fantasy novel. Book Five of “Guardians of the Flame.” [First U.K. edition]


The Eighth Rank David D. Ross (St. Martin’s 0-312-05426-2, Mar ’91, $22.95, 461pp, hc, cover by Armand Cabrera) [Dreamers of the Day] Near-future sf novel set on a politically divided Earth, second book of the “Dreams of the Day” series.


The Living & the Dead David G. Rowlands (Crimson Altar Press, 1991 [Jan ’92], £2.00, 31pp, ph, cover by Alan Hunter) [Mr. Batchel] Collection of seven ghost stories, five original, about the protagonist of E.G. Swain’s Stoneground Ghost Tales, the Rev Roland Batchel.


Darklands ed. Nicholas Royle (Egerton Press 0-9518520-0-0, Nov ’91 [Jan ’92], £2.95, 116pp, pb, cover by Carl Flint) Anthology of eleven original horror stories, including pieces by Stephen Gallagher and Mark Morris, with a foreword by Ramsey Campbell. Order from 5 Windsor Court, Avenue Rd, LONDON, N15 5JQ.


Werewolf Peter Rubie (Longmeadow 0-681-41394-8, Jan ’92 [Nov ’91], $15.95, 272pp, hc, cover by Paul Stinson) Werewolf horror novel.


Skymaze Gillian Rubinstein (Franklin Watts/Orchard 0-531-05929-4, May ’91 [Apr ’91], $14.95, 183pp, hc, cover by Jon Weiman) [Space Demons] Young-adult science fantasy of kids drawn into a world beyond the computer screen. First American edition (Penguin Australia 1989).


The Hollow Earth Rudy Rucker (BOMC, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $15.95, 308pp, hc, cover by Romas) Reprint (Morrow 1990) historical alternate-world sf novel. This edition is identical to the Morrow except it lacks an ISBN and price and has a BOMC mark on the back cover.


The Hollow Earth Rudy Rucker (AvoNova 0-380-75535-1, Jan ’92 [Dec ’91], $3.99, 298pp, pb, cover by Romas) Reprint (Morrow 1990) historical alternate-world sf novel about a 19th-century Southern boy who finds himself on a journey into the hollow earth with Edgar Allan Poe.


Transreal! Rudy Rucker (WCS Books 1-878914-00-6, Jul ’91, $15.00, 534pp, tp) Collection of stories, poems, and essays, including the collection The 57th Franz Kafka, with an introduction by Robert Sheckley. All of Rucker’s short fiction, including collaborations, is included. A hardcover limited edition (-01-4, $50.00) was announced but not seen.


The Flight C. F. Runyan (Bantam 0-553-35305-5, Jul ’91, $9.99, 453pp, tp, cover by Robert Hunt) Technothriller with sf elements about a U.S. plan to go back to 1943 from 1994 to retrieve a miracle cancer cure for a dying president.


The Gallery of His Dreams Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Pulphouse/Axolotl, Jul ’91 [May ’91], $10.00, 80pp, tp) Time-travel sf novella about Civil War-era pioneer photographer Matthew Brady. A 300-copy hardcover limited edition ($35.00) and a 75-copy deluxe leatherbound edition ($65.00) are also available.


The White Mists of Power Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45120-1, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $3.99, 302pp, pb, cover by Thomas Canty) Fantasy novel of a bard’s mysterious heritage, which endangers not only his friends, but the entire world they live in. A first novel. Recommended (SW).


The White Mists of Power Kristine Kathryn Rusch (First Books, Nov ’91, $40.00, 290pp, hc) Fantasy novel of a bard’s mysterious heritage, which not only endangers his friends, but the entire world they live in. A first novel. This is a signed slipcased limited edition of 400 copies published simultaneously with the Roc paperback listed last month.


The Best of Pulphouse: The Hardback Magazine ed. Kristine Kathryn Rusch (St. Martin’s 0-312-06564-7, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $22.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Anthology of 25 stories, representing the best from the pages of Pulphouse: The Hardback Magazine, with a foreword by Kate Wilhelm and an introduction by Rusch.


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