The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Methuselah’s Children Robert A. Heinlein (SFBC #05800, Jan ’93, $7.98, 183pp, hc, cover by Romas) [Future History; Lazarus Long] Reprint (Gnome 1958) sf novel. This edition lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Podkayne of Mars Robert A. Heinlein (Baen 0-671-72179-8, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $10.00, 216pp, tp, cover by Stephen Hickman) Reprint (Putnam 1963) young-adult sf novel. This edition includes Heinlein’s original ending, as well as the revised version actually published. Baen is asking readers to vote on their preference, which will be used in future Baen editions.

Requiem Robert A. Heinlein (Tor 0-312-85523-0, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $12.95, 341pp, tp, cover by Pat Morrissey) Reprint (Tor 1992) collection of assorted Heinlein material, including stories, essays, and speeches, plus tributes to him by various others. Edited by Yoji Kondo.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Dragon’s Tomb D. J. Heinrich (TSR 1-56076-592-5, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.95, 311pp, tp, cover by John & Laura Lakey) [Dungeons & Dragons: Penhaligon] Fantasy novelization based on the “Dungeons & Dragons” game, second book of the “Penhaligon Trilogy”.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Fall of Magic D. J. Heinrich (TSR 1-56076-663-8, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.95, 307pp, tp, cover by Sam Rakeland) [Dungeons & Dragons: Penhaligon] Fantasy novelization based on the “Dungeons & Dragons” game, third book of the “Penhaligon” trilogy.

Valley of the Eels Ty Heintze (Eakin Press 0-89015-904-1, Oct ’93 [Dec ’93], $14.95, 147pp, hc, cover by Ty Heintze) [Valley of the Eels] Young-adult sf novel of human boys who befriend an alien living underwater in Corpus Christi Bay and help him stop toxic waste dumping. Illustrated by the author, who is identified as William Ty Heintze on the front cover, but nowhere else. First book of a projected trilogy.

The Iron Thane Jason Henderson (Baen 0-671-72203-4, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 290pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Iron Thane] Fantasy novel, a sequel of sorts to Shakespeare’s Macbeth where the Erl-King of the Dark Elves uses the political chaos following Macbeth’s death as an opportunity to conquer Scotland. A first novel.

Ecowar Richard P. Henrick (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-100649-1, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $5.50, 338pp, pb, cover by John Berkey) Near-future sf adventure thriller about a super sub hunting a giant manta ray created by toxic waste.

Shatterzone: Sole Survivor Shane Lacy Hensley (West End Games 0-87431-226-4, Jan ’93, $4.95, 337pp, tp, cover by Nick Smith) [Shatterzone] Fantasy novelization based on the “Shatterzone” game. The author’s name appears only on the back cover. The front cover and spine credit “Shatterzone created by Greg Farshty and Ed Stark”.

Valorian Mary H. Herbert (TSR 1-56076-566-6, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.50, 313pp, tp) [Dark Horse] Fantasy novel, a prequel to Dark Horse.

Reign of Fear: The Fiction and the Films of Stephen King ed. Don Herron (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-149-1, Feb ’93, $14.95, 254pp, tp) Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1988) non-fiction anthology of articles and essays on Stephen King and his work.

The Selected Letters of Philip K. Dick, 1977-1979 ed. Don Herron (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-120-3, Apr ’93, $39.95, 260pp, hc, cover by Ilene Meyer) Non-fiction; selected Dick letters with an introduction by Robert Anton Wilson. This is “Volume 5,” although only Volume 3 has appeared previously. A slipcased 250-copy limited edition signed by Wilson ($60.00) is also available. Order from Underwood-Miller, 708 Westover Dr., Lancaster PA 17601. [Philip K. Dick]

Eternity Lori Herter (Berkley 0-425-13978-6, Dec ’93, $4.99, 277pp, pb) Romance/horror novel, fourth book in a series about romantic vampire David de Morrissey’s search for an eternal companion.

Presenting Madeleine L’Engle Donald R. Hettinga (Macmillan Twayne 0-8057-8222-2, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $20.95, 169pp, hc) Non-fiction, criticism. A guide to L’Engle’s work. Order from Twayne Publishers, 866 Third Ave., New York NY 10022. [Madeleine L’Engle]

Alien Eyes Lynn S. Hightower (Ace 0-441-01688-X, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 245pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Elaki] Sf police procedural about a human/alien cop team; sequel to Alien Blues. Detective David Silver and his alien partner track a group of revolutionaries who murder Elaki pouchlings in their beds.

Pranks Dennis J. Higman (Leisure 0-8439-3521-9, Oct ’93, $4.50, 431pp, pb) Horror novel of a practical joker from beyond the grave.

Henry James’ Midnight Song Carol De Chellis Hill (Simon & Schuster/Poseidon 0-671-75575-7, Aug ’93, $23.00, 445pp, hc, cover by Gustav Klimt) Associational literary novel about the life of Henry James.

Mrs. de Winter Susan Hill (Morrow 0-688-12707-X, Oct ’93, $20.00, 349pp, hc, cover by Ken McMillan) Associational gothic novel, a sequel to Daphne du Maurier’s classic Rebecca.

The Artifice of Infinity J. Gardner Hodder (Black Iris Press 0-9696580-0-1, Apr ’93 [Feb ’93], $12.95, 187pp, tp) Romantic sf novel in blank verse. Available from Black Iris Press, 77 King Street West, Suite 1900, Box 40, Royal Trust Tower, Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto M5K 1B7 Canada.

The Darker Saints Brian Hodge (Dell Abyss 0-440-21113-1, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.99, 414pp, pb) Horror novel of crime and voodoo in New Orleans.

Bones P. C. Hodgell (Hypatia Press, Aug ’93, no price, 40pp, ph, cover by P. C. Hodgell) [Jamethiel Priest’s-Bane] Short story with full-color illustrations by the author. This chapbook is limited to 333 signed and numbered copies. A 111-copy leatherbound edition was announced but not seen. Available from Hypatia Press, 360 West First, Eugene OR 97401.

Child of Darkness P. C. Hodgell (Hypatia Press, Aug ’93, no price, 40pp, ph, cover by P. C. Hodgell) [Jamethiel Priest’s-Bane] Short story, an outtake from Godstalk, with full-color illustrations by the author. This chapbook is limited to 333 signed and numbered copies. A 111-copy leatherbound edition was announced but not seen. Available from Hypatia Press, 360 West First, Eugene OR 97401.

Children of the Night: Dark Dreams Ann Hodgman (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-036374-2, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $3.50, 217pp, pb) [Children of the Night] Young-adult horror novel, first book of a new series. A beautiful teenage girl’s life is destroyed when she becomes a werewolf.

At Sea William Hope Hodgson (Necronomicon Press 0-940884-57-7, Oct ’93 [Nov ’93], $5.95, 50pp, ph) Associational collection of four non-fantasy adventure stories previously uncollected, edited and with an introduction by Sam Gafford. Available from Necronomicon Press, PO Box 1304, West Warwick RI 02893.

Turtle Moon Alice Hoffman (Berkley 0-425-13699-X, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $5.99, 291pp, pb) Reprint (Putnam 1992) literary novel set in a small Florida town with a ghost who brings redemption to the town policeman.

The Thread That Binds the Bones Nina Kiriki Hoffman (AvoNova 0-380-77253-1, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Richard Bober) Fantasy novel of the conflict and change in a family with incredible supernatural powers who have held a small town in their power for more than a century. Recommended (SW).

Out of Time James P. Hogan (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29971-9, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $3.99, 117pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) Sf novella about a policeman in a New York City where time passes at different speeds in different parts of the city.

Nightmare Hall: Deadly Attraction Diane Hoh (Scholastic 0-590-46015-3, Sep ’93, $3.50, 214pp, pb) [Nightmare Hall] Young-adult horror novel, third book in a series. The big-man-on-campus flirts with a pretty new girl only to realize that she isn’t quite human and never lets go of what she wants.

Nightmare Hall: The Scream Team Diane Hoh (Scholastic 0-590-47137-6, Nov ’93, $3.50, 164pp, pb) [Nightmare Hall] Young-adult horror novel, fifth book of a series. Delle is desperate to become a cheerleader until she learns that you have to die to make the team.

Nightmare Hall: The Silent Scream Diane Hoh (Scholastic 0-590-46014-5, Jul ’93, $3.50, 229pp, pb) [Nightmare Hall] Young-adult horror novel of a girl who moves into a dorm room haunted by the ghost of a girl who hanged herself there. First book of a new series.

Nightmare Hall: The Wish Diane Hoh (Scholastic 0-590-46013-7, Oct ’93, $3.50, 195pp, pb) [Nightmare Hall] Young-adult horror novel, fourth book in a series. A mechanical wishing booth in the campus pizzeria seems to be responsible for horrible incidents.

Empath Michael Holloway (Paradigm Publishing 0-9628595-7-5, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $10.95, 246pp, tp) Near-future gay political/medical thriller about the intrigue surrounding a possible cure for AIDS.

Flying Dutch Tom Holt (Ace 0-441-24193-X, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $4.50, 252pp, pb, cover by John Steven Gurney) [Who’s Afraid of Beowulf] Reprint (Orbit 1991) humorous fantasy novel about the Flying Dutchman in the modern world, a loose sequel to Who’s Afraid of Beowulf?.

Ye Gods Tom Holt (St. Martin’s 0-312-08927-9, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $19.95, 296pp, hc, cover by Paul Cozzolino) Comic fantasy novel about the contemporary lives of the Greek gods. First American edition (Orbit 1992).

The Wizard of Seattle Kay Hooper (Bantam Fanfare 0-553-28999-3, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $5.50, 323pp, pb, cover by Alan Ayers) Fantasy romance about a psychic woman and a master wizard who must travel back in time to change history so that they can remain together.

Chronicles of King Arthur Andrea Hopkins (Viking Studio Books 0-670-85232-5, Jan ’94 [Oct ’93], $25.00, 192pp, hc, cover by Burne-Jones) Heavily illustrated critical retelling of the Arthurian legends accompanied by notes and brief essays, with illustrations from various sources, ranging from medieval woodcuts to modern art.

Satellite Night News Jack Hopkins (Ace 0-441-75046-X, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.50, 184pp, pb, cover by John Steven Gurney) [Satellite Night] Humorous sf novel about a news channel in the 23rd century, first book of a new series. Hopkins is a pen-name for Nick Pollotta. Copyrighted by Ace.

Satellite Night Special Jack Hopkins (Ace 0-441-75047-8, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.99, 236pp, pb, cover by John Steven Gurney) [Satellite Night] Humorous sf novel about a news channel in the 23rd century, second book of a series. Hopkins is a pen-name for Nick Pollotta. Copyrighted by Ace.

Midnight Graffiti ed. Jessica Horsting & James Van Hise (SFBC #03882, Feb ’93, $8.98, 365pp, hc, cover by Martin Cannon) Reprint (Warner 1992) anthology of 19 horror stories, eight originals, with an introduction about fear by Horsting. First hardcover edition. This edition has no price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Acquainted with the Night Sollace Hotze (Clarion Books 0-395-61576-3, Oct ’92 [Jan ’93], $13.95, 253pp, hc) Young-adult Gothic ghost thriller about two teenagers in pain on a haunted Maine island.

Conan the Warrior Robert E. Howard (Ace 0-441-11586-1, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $4.50, 222pp, pb, cover by Frank Frazetta) [Conan] Reissue (Lancer 1967) collection of three stories featuring Conan. The copyright page calls this the 16th printing, but this is at least the 17th; we listed a 16th printing in 1990 with a $3.50 cover price.

Conan the Adventurer Robert E. Howard & L. Sprague de Camp (Ace 0-441-11858-5, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.50, 224pp, pb, cover by Frank Frazetta) [Conan] Reissue (Lancer 1966) collection of four stories featuring Conan; 18th printing.

Conan the Freebooter Robert E. Howard & L. Sprague de Camp (Ace 0-441-11863-1, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.50, 223pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Conan] Reissue (Lancer 1968) collection of five “Conan” stories; 22nd printing.

Conan the Usurper Robert E. Howard & L. Sprague de Camp (Ace 0-441-11591-8, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.50, 254pp, pb, cover by Frank Frazetta) [Conan] Reissue (Lancer 1967) collection of four “Conan” stories; 15th printing.

Conan of Cimmeria Robert E. Howard, L. Sprague de Camp & Lin Carter (Ace 0-441-11453-9, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.50, 189pp, pb, cover by Frank Frazetta) [Conan] Reissue (Lancer 1969) collection of eight stories featuring Conan; 19th printing.

Conan the Wanderer Robert E. Howard, L. Sprague de Camp & Lin Carter (Ace 0-441-11597-7, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.50, 222pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Conan] Reissue (Lancer 1968) collection of four stories featuring Conan; 19th printing.

Spelljammer: The Ultimate Helm Russ T. Howard (TSR 1-56076-651-4, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.95, 307pp, tp, cover by Michael Scott) [Spelljammer: Cloakmaster] Fantasy novelization based on the “Spelljammer” game, sixth book of the “Cloakmaster Cycle.”

Battlefield Earth L. Ron Hubbard (Bridge 0-88404-681-8, Apr ’93, $6.99, 1050pp, pb) Reissue (St. Martin’s 1982) sf novel; fourth printing.

Slaves of Sleep & The Masters of Sleep L. Ron Hubbard (Bridge 0-88404-655-9, Nov ’93, $19.95, 312pp, hc, cover by Gerry Grace) [Jan Palmer] Omnibus of two Arabian Nights-style fantasy novels, Slaves of Sleep (Shasta 1948) and its sequel “The Masters of Sleep”, from Fantastic Adventures (1950)

Blood Pact Tanya Huff (DAW 0-88677-582-5, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $4.99, 332pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory “Vicki” Nelson] Dark fantasy novel, fourth book of the “Blood Price” series. Vampire/romance writer Henry Fitzroy and PI Vicki Nelson investigate her mother’s death and apparent resurrection.

The Crystal Drop Monica Hughes (Simon & Schuster 0-671-79195-8, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $14.00, 212pp, hc, cover by Susan Melrath) Young-adult post-apocalypse sf novel set in 21st-century Canada where a teenage girl and her little brother travel across the ruins of civilization. First American edition (HarperCollins Canada 1992),

Invitation to the Game Monica Hughes (Simon & Schuster/Half Moon 0-671-86692-3, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $3.95, 183pp, tp, cover by Broeck Steadman) Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 1990) young-adult time-travel sf novel. Leftover kids in the 22nd century play a dangerous game with time.

The Promise Monica Hughes (Simon & Schuster 0-671-75033-X, Jun ’92 [Jan ’93], $13.00, 196pp, hc, cover by Donna Diamond) [Sandwriter] Young-adult fantasy novel of a young prince apprenticed to learn the magic of weather, sequel to The Sandwriter. First American edition (Stoddart 1989).

The Omnificence Factor Zach Hughes (DAW 0-88677-588-4, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Martin Andrews) Sf novel of human explorers trying to discover what destroyed a once-great interstellar civilization.

Heathen Shaun Hutson (Warner 0-446-36509-2, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.99, 306pp, pb, cover by John Coop) Horror novel of a young widow who learns that her husband’s involvement with an ancient evil is endangering her life. First American edition (Little, Brown UK 1992).

Ghosts Noel Hynd (Zebra 0-8217-4359-7, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $4.99, 511pp, pb) Ghost novel about an evil spirit haunting Nantucket.

Butcher Bird Dean Ing (Tor/Forge 0-312-85397-1, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $21.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Joe DeVito) Technothriller with sf elements about a miniature stealth aircraft armed with lasers and designed for assassination.

Single Combat Dean Ing (Tor 0-812-51164-6, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty) [Ted Quantrill] Reissue (Tor 1983) post-holocust sf adventure novel; second printing.

Wild Country Dean Ing (Tor 0-812-51171-9, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty) [Ted Quantrill] Reissue (Tor 1985) post-holocaust sf novel, sequel to Systemic Shock; second printing.

A Deeper Sea Alexander Jablokov (AvoNova 0-380-71709-3, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $4.99, 360pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1992) sf novel of a dolphin experiment that goes wrong and breaks down the barriers to human/dolphin communication in a way that no one is prepared for.

Nimbus Alexander Jablokov (Morrow AvoNova 0-688-11114-9, Oct ’93, $22.00, 376pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Sf thriller about a jazz musician in danger when his fellow participants in a government experiment start turning up dead.

Nimbus Alexander Jablokov (SFBC #02230, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $6.98, 303pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1993) sf thriller about a jazz musician in danger when his fellow participants in a government experiment start turning up dead. Similar to the Morrow AvoNova edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The God-Fearer Dan Jacobson (Macmillan Atheneum 0-684-19660-3, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $18.00, 159pp, hc, cover by Jeff Fisher) Alternate-history novel set in a medieval Europe where Christians are a persecuted minority. First American edition (UK 1992).

Simulations: 15 Tales of Virtual Reality ed. Karie Jacobson (Citadel Twilight 0-8065-1406-X, Apr ’93, $9.95, 275pp, tp, cover by Kevin Kelly) Anthology of 15 stories, including two originals, with virtual reality technology in them, plus an introduction on virtual reality.

Mariel of Redwall Brian Jacques (AvoNova 0-380-71922-3, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1991) young-adult medieval fantasy novel about talking mice, fourth book of the “Mossflower” series.

Salamandastron Brian Jacques (Putnam/Philomel 0-399-21992-7, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $17.95, 391pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Young-adult medieval fantasy about talking mice, fifth book of the “Mossflower” series. First American edition (Hutchinson 1992).

Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales Brian Jacques (Avon Camelot 0-380-71906-1, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $3.50, 137pp, tp) Reprint (Hutchinson 1991) young-adult collection of seven ghost/horror stories.

The Man Who Took a Bite Out of His Wife Bev Jafek (Overlook Press 0-87951-499-X, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $21.95, 230pp, hc, cover by Michael Hornburg) Collection of nine literary fantasy stories.

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