The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Skin Kathe Koja (Delacorte Abyss 0-385-30899-X, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $19.95, 309pp, hc, cover by Peter Michilena) Horror novel of sadism and psychological manipulation surrounding the rise and fall of a performace art group similar to Survival Research Laboratories. Recommended (SW).

Dragon Tears Dean Koontz (SFBC #19418, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $10.98, 377pp, hc, cover by Don Brautigam) Reprint (Putnam 1993) horror novel of a cop who kills in the line of duty and finds himself marked for supernatural vengeance. Similar to the Putnam edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dragon Tears Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-14003-2, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $6.99, 401pp, pb, cover by Don Brautigam) Reprint (Putnam 1993) horror novel of a cop who kills in the line of duty and finds himself marked for supernatural vengeance.

Night Chills Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-09864-8, Mar ’93, $5.99, 369pp, pb) Reissue (Atheneum 1976 as by Dean R. Koontz) sf/horror novel; 33th printing. This is the first printing as by Dean Koontz instead of Dean R. Koontz.

Phantoms Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-10145-2, Jul ’93 [Sep ’93], $6.99, 425pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1983) horror novel; 38th printing.

Shadowfires Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-13698-10, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $6.99, 509pp, pb) Reprint (Avon 1987 as by Leigh Nichols) horror novel.

Shattered Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-09933-4, Feb ’93 [Mar ’93], $5.99, 289pp, pb) Reissue (Random House 1973 as by K.R. Dwyer) thriller; 24th printing. This is the first printing as by Dean Koontz instead of Dean R. Koontz.

Three Complete Novels Dean Koontz (Putnam 0-399-13843-9, May ’93 [Jun ’93], $11.98, 704pp, hc, cover by Don Brautigam) Omnibus of three horror novels, Lightning (Putnam 1988), The Face of Fear (Bobbs-Merrill 1977 as by Brian Coffey), and The Vision (Putnam 1977).

Trapped Dean Koontz (Eclipse Books 1-56060-177-9, Feb ’93 [Apr ’93], $9.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Anthony Bilau) Associational graphic novel adapted from a Koontz novella by Edward Gorman, with illustrations by Anthony Bilau. A hardcover edition was announced but not seen.

Watchers Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-10746-9, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $6.99, 483pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1987) horror novel; 19th printing.

Whispers Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-09760-9, Sep ’93, $6.99, 502pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1980) horror novel; 34th printing.

Beastchild Dean R. Koontz (Charnel House 0-927389-07-X, Feb ’93 [Mar ’93], $150.00, 195pp, hc) Reprint (Lancer 1970) sf/horror novel with a new introduction by the author and full-color illustrations by Pamela Lee. This edition follows the original manuscript and differs slightly from the edited Lancer version. This is a signed numbered slipcased 750-copy limited edition. A 26-copy lettered edition (-06-1) was announced but not seen. Order from Charnel House, PO Box 663, Lynbrook NY 11563.

Mr. Murder Dean R. Koontz (Putnam 0-399-13874-9, Oct ’93, $23.95, 415pp, hc) Sf/horror novel of a psychopathic clone stalking a family, insisting that he’s really the man and that the life they are living is actually his. A signed illustrated 750-copy limited edition ($150.00) was announced but not seen. First American edition (Headline 1993).

Trapped Dean R. Koontz & Edward Gorman (HarperCollins/Eclipse 0-06-105004-0, Apr ’93, $9.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Anthony Bilau) Reprint (Eclipse 1992) associational graphic novel adapted from a Koontz novella by Edward Gorman, with illustrations by Anthony Bilau.

Chronography: A Chronological Bibliography of Books by Charles L. Harness T. Koppel (Chris Drumm Books 0-936055-57-X, Feb ’93, $3.50, 27pp, ph, cover by T. Koppel) Non-fiction, reference. A bibliography of Harness’ work, both English and foreign-language editions. Order from Chris Drumm Books, PO Box 445, Polk City IA 50226. [Charles L. Harness]

Carnivores Penelope Banka Kreps (Zebra 0-8217-4225-6, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.50, 348pp, pb) Horror novel of genetic mutations that cause prehistoric animals to come to life in the Everglades.

The Aliens of Earth Nancy Kress (Arkham House 0-87054-166-8, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $20.95, 327pp, hc, cover by Ed Paschke) Collection of 18 sf stories, with b&w illustrations by Jane Walker. Recommended (SW). Available from Arkham House, Sauk City WI 53583.

Beggars in Spain Nancy Kress (Morrow AvoNova 0-688-12189-6, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $23.00, 438pp, hc, cover by Kenneth Jackson) [Beggars in Spain] Sf novel of a group of children genetically engineered to be superior to normal humans, expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella. Recommended (SW).

Beggars in Spain Nancy Kress (SFBC #0047, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $7.98, 327pp, hc, cover by Kenneth Jackson) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Morrow AvoNova 1993) sf novel of a group of children genetically engineered to be superior to normal humans, expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella.

Beggars in Spain Nancy Kress (Easton Press, Jul ’93, no price, 438pp, hc) [Beggars in Spain] Sf novel of a group of children genetically engineered to be superior to normal humans, expanded from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella. This edition is being published “simultaneously” with the Morrow AvoNova edition listed three months ago. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Signed First Editions of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

Beginnings, Middles & Ends Nancy Kress (Writer’s Digest Books 0-89879-550-8, Mar ’93 [Jun ’93], $13.95, 149pp, hc) Associational non-fiction guide to writing. Available from Writer’s Digest, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati OH 45207. Credit card orders: 1-800-289-0963.

Spasm: Virtual Reality, Android Music, Electric Flesh Arthur Kroker (St. Martin’s 0-312-09681-X, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $19.95, 176pp, tp) Associational non-fiction, a book and accompanying CD of Mondo 2000-style material with an introduction by Bruce Sterling.

Battletech: Ideal War Chris Kubasik (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45212-7, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Battletech] Sf novelization based on the “Battletech” game, with interior illustrations by Laubenstein. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.

Earthdawn: Mother Speaks Christopher Kubasik (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45297-6, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Robert Nelson) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization based on the “Earthdawn” game, second book of a series. Interior illustrations by Robert Nelson. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.

Earthdawn: The Longing Ring Christopher Kubasik (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45277-1, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $4.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Earthdawn] Fantasy novelization based on the Earthdawn game, first book of a new series. Interior illustrations by Robert Nelson. Packaged and copyrighted by FASA.

Exile Michael P. Kube-McDowell (Ace 0-441-22212-9, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.99, 289pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) Reprint (Ace 1992) sf novel.

King Javan’s Year Katherine Kurtz (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38478-4, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $5.99, 496pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Deryni: Heirs] Reprint (Del Rey 1992) fantasy novel, second book of the “Heirs of Saint Camber” series, 12th in the overall “Deryni” series.

The Adept Book Three: The Templar Treasure Katherine Kurtz & Deborah Turner Harris (Ace 0-441-00345-1, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Bryant Eastman) [Adam Sinclair] Fantasy detective novel, third book of the series featuring Master of the Hunt Sir Adam Sinclair, who is on a dangerous quest for the ancient Seal of Solomon.

The Crimson Bears Tom LaFarge (Sun & Moon Press 1-55713-074-4, Apr ’93, $12.95, 272pp, tp, cover by Douglas Messerli) [Crimson Bears] Fantasy novel, first book of a series about a commonwealth of bears forced to ask the help of nomadic saurians in defeating a predatory enemy.

Queen’s Own Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #05750, Jan ’93, $14.98, 726pp, hc, cover by Dawn Wilson) [Valdemar: Heralds] Fantasy omnibus of the “Heralds of Valdemar” trilogy, Arrows of the Queen (DAW 1987), Arrow’s Flight (DAW 1987), and Arrow’s Fall (DAW 1988). This edition lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Robin & the Kestrel: Bardic Voices, Book II Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-72183-6, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $20.00, 373pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Bardic Voices] Fantasy novel of a prince and a gypsy girl trying to foil a plot to drive all music from the land. Second book of a series.

The Robin & the Kestrel: Bardic Voices, Book II Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #02559, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], 373pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Bardic Voices] Reprint (Baen 1993) fantasy novel of a prince and a gypsy girl trying to foil a plot to drive all music from the land. Second book of a series. Similar to the Baen edition except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Winds of Change Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #00485, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $9.98, 449pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reprint (DAW 1992) fantasy novel, second book of the “Mage Winds” series and 11th book overall in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series. Similar to the DAW edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Winds of Change Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-563-9, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.99, 475pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reprint (DAW 1992) fantasy novel, second book of the “Mage Winds” trilogy and 11th book overall in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series.

Winds of Fate Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #00497, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $9.98, 387pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reprint (DAW 1991) fantasy novel, first book of the “Mage Winds” series, set in the same world as the “Heralds of Valdemar” series. Similar to the DAW edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Winds of Fury Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-562-0, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $20.00, 388pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Fantasy novel, third book in the “Mage Winds” series and 12th book overall in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series.

Winds of Fury Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #01758, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $8.98, 388pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reprint (DAW 1993) fantasy novel, third book in the “Mage Winds” series and 12th book overall in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series. Similar to the DAW edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Black Gryphon Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-577-9, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $22.00, 383pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Wars] Fantasy novel set in Valdemar, taking place a thousand years before the “Heralds of Valdemar” series. With black & white illustrations by Dixon.

Fortress of Frost and Fire Mercedes Lackey & Ru Emerson (Baen 0-671-72162-3, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $5.99, 297pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Bard’s Tale] Fantasy novel, second book of a series set in the same universe as the computer game “The Bard’s Tale”. Copyrighted by the authors with the characters used by permission.

When the Bough Breaks Mercedes Lackey & Holly Lisle (Baen 0-671-72154-2, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Serrated Edge] Urban fantasy novel of elven magic used to help humans, third book of the “Serrated Edge” series.

Prison of Souls Mercedes Lackey & Mark Shepherd (Baen 0-671-72193-3, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $5.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Bard’s Tale] Fantasy novel, a follow-up to Castle of Deception set in the same universe as the computer game “The Bard’s Tale”.

Kalifornia Marc Laidlaw (St. Martin’s 0-312-08830-2, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $18.95, 245pp, hc, cover by Jill Bauman) Satirical sf novel set in a future where stars’ lives are transmitted directly from their senses to their fans. Recommended (SW).

Midnight Place: Death Cycle Simon Lake (Bantam 0-553-56102-2, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $3.50, 152pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Midnight Place] Young-adult horror novel, third book of the “Midnight Place” series set in an ordinary-looking neighborhood that’s a magnet for evil. Roz Jordan and her friends are stalked by a phantom motorcycle that kills. Lake is a pen name for Charles L. Grant.

Midnight Place: He Told Me To Simon Lake (Bantam 0-553-56168-5, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $3.50, 135pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Midnight Place] Young-adult horror novel, fourth book of a series set in an ordinary-looking neighborhood that’s a magnet for evil. A mysterious power is turning honor-roll students into criminals and jds. Lake is a pen name for Charles L. Grant.

Hopeship Simon Lang (Ace 0-441-34306-6, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $4.99, 230pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Skipjack] Sf novel of the adventures of an Enterprise-like starship in space and time, fifth book of the “Skipjack” series.

Timeslide Simon Lang (Ace 0-441-80928-6, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.99, 260pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Skipjack] Sf novel of the adventures of an Enterprise-like starship in space and time, sequel to The Trumpets of Tagan, and the fourth book in the “Skipjack” series. The book is copyrighted by Darlene Hartman.

Batman: Terror on the High Skies Joe R. Lansdale (Little, Brown 0-316-17765-2, Dec ’92 [Mar ’93], $3.95, 66pp, tp, cover by Janice Walker) [Batman] Young-adult fantasy short story featuring Batman with illustrations by Edward Hannigan and Dick Giordano.

Bestsellers Guaranteed Joe R. Lansdale (Ace 0-441-05502-8, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.50, 207pp, pb, cover by Mark Ferrari) Collection of 16 stories. This collection adds the novella “The Events Concerning a Nude Fold-Out Found in a Harlequin Romance” to Author’s Choice Monthly Issue 18: Stories by Mama Lansdale’s Youngest Boy (Pulphouse 1991). There is also a revised introduction. More than 25% of the book is new.

The Lake R. Karl Largent (Leisure 0-8439-3455-7, Jun ’93 [Dec ’93], $4.50, 365pp, pb) Horror novel of a lake monster created by environmental abuse.

A Voice in the Wind Kathryn Lasky (Harcourt Brace 0-15-294102-9, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $10.95, 256pp, hc, cover by Ed Gazsi) [Starbuck Twins] Young-adult fantasy/mystery novel, the third featuring the telepathic Starbuck twins, who release the earthbound spirit of an ancient Native American. A trade paperback edition (-294103-7, $3.95) is also available.

Retief and the Rascals Keith Laumer (Baen 0-671-72168-2, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 241pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Jame Retief] Sf novel in the long-running “Retief” series.

The Endless Knot Stephen R. Lawhead (Lion Publishing 0-7459-2231-7, May ’93 [Jun ’93], $19.95, 415pp, hc, cover by Rodney Matthews) [Song of Albion] Celtic fantasy novel, third book of the “Song of Albion” series. Simultaneous with the British release.

The Endless Knot Stephen R. Lawhead (SFBC #01403, Aug ’93, $9.98, 415pp, hc, cover by Rodney Matthews) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1993) Celtic fantasy novel, third book of the “Song of Albion” series. Similar to the Lion edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Paradise War Stephen R. Lawhead (AvoNova 0-380-71646-1, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 416pp, pb, cover by Daniel R. Horne) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1991) Celtic fantasy novel, first book of the “Song of Albion” series.

The Silver Hand Stephen R. Lawhead (AvoNova 0-380-71647-X, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Daniel R. Horne) [Song of Albion] Reprint (Lion 1992) Celtic fantasy novel, second book of the “Song of Albion” series.

Keeper of the Universe Louise Lawrence (Clarion Books 0-395-64340-6, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $13.95, 228pp, hc, cover by Chris K. Soentpiet) Young-adult sf novel of a boy kidnapped from Earth and used as a pawn in a galactic power struggle. First American edition (Bodley Head 1992 as Ben-Harran’s Castle).

The Unfinished Jay B. Laws (Alyson 1-55583-217-2, May ’93, $9.95, 283pp, tp, cover by George Barr) Gay ghost/horror fix-up novel consisting of three stories plus a framing tale about a haunted house in San Francisco’s Castro district. Published posthumously. Order from Alyson Publications, 40 Plympton St., Boston MA 02118.

Alarms Richard Laymon (Mark V. Ziesing 0-929480-72-4, Feb ’93, $25.00, 214pp, hc, cover by Lainey Koepke) Horror/psychic thriller about a young woman who searches for the truth of her terrible visions. A signed limited edition (-71-6, $60.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Mark V. Ziesing, PO Box 76, Shingletown CA 96088.

A Good, Secret Place Richard Laymon (Deadline Press 0-9631367-4-7, Mar ’93 [Apr ’93], $35.00, 231pp, hc, cover by Larry Mori) Collection of 20 horror stories, five original, with an introduction by Edward Gorman and illustrations by Larry Mori. This is a signed numbered 574-copy limited edition, with a 26-copy lettered leatherbound edition announced but not seen.

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