The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998


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From the Teeth of Angels Jonathan Carroll (SFBC #03601, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $9.98, 212pp, hc) Reprint (HarperCollins UK;Doubleday 1994) dark fantasy/magic realism novel. Similar to the Doubleday edition except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass Lewis Carroll (BOMC/QPBC, Jan ’95 [Dec ’94], $15.95, 352pp, tp, cover by John Tenniel) [Alice] Reprint of two classic children’s novels, with 89 original illustrations by John Tenniel, including eight tipped-in color plates. This exclusive QPBC edition also includes an original introduction by Camille Paglia.


Star Trek, the Next Generation: The Devil’s Heart Carmen Carter (Pocket 0-671-79426-4, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $5.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Reprint (Pocket 1993) Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.


Don’t Open the Door After the Sun Goes Down: Tales of the Real and Unreal Al Carusone (Clarion Books 0-395-65225-1, Aug ’94, $13.95, 83pp, hc, cover by Andrew Glass) Young-adult collection of nine macabre tales, with illustrations by Andrew Glass.


Dragon Rigger Jeffrey A. Carver (Tor 0-812-53323-2, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 475pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Star Rigger] Reprint (Tor 1993) SF novel, fourth book set in the “Star Rigger” universe.


Neptune Crossing Jeffrey A. Carver (Tor 0-312-85640-7, Apr ’94 [Mar ’94], $18.95, 383pp, hc) [Chaos Chronicles] Sf novel, first book of “The Chaos Chronicles”.


Star Rigger’s Way Jeffrey A. Carver (Tor 0-812-53444-1, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $4.99, 217pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Star Rigger] Reprint (SFBC 1978) SF novel, the first book set in the Star Rigger universe. There are minor revisions in this edition.


Magazines I Remember Hugh B. Cave (Tattered Pages Press 1-884449-04-2, Mar ’94, $9.95, 176pp, tp, cover by Kevin Duncan) Non-fiction, history. A memoir by Cave, taken from his letters to Carl Jacobi, about his experiences writing for the pulps, with many illustrations from them. Available from Tattered Pages Press, 6942 N. Oleander Ave., Chicago IL 60631.


Echoes of the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38686-8, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $5.99, 322pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Well of Souls] Reprint (Del Rey 1993) sf novel, sixth book in the overall “Well of Souls” series, first book of “The Watchers at the Well.”


Gods of the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36203-9, Oct ’94 [Sep ’94], $10.00, 356pp, tp, cover by Paul Youll) [Well of Souls] SF novel, eighth book of the overall “Well of Souls” series, third book of “The Watchers at the Well”.


Jungle of Stars Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34190-2, Oct ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 217pp, pb) Reissue (Del Rey 1976) SF novel; seventh printing.


A Jungle of Stars Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34190-2, Oct ’94 [Sep ’94], $4.99, 217pp, pb) Reissue (Del Rey 1976) SF novel; eighth printing.


Shadow of the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36202-0, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $10.00, 362pp, tp, cover by Peter Youll) [Well of Souls] Sf novel, seventh book in the overall “Well of Souls” series, second book of “The Watchers at the Well”.


Shadow of the Well of Souls Jack L. Chalker (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38846-1, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $5.99, 352pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Well of Souls] Reprint (Del Rey 1994) SF novel, seventh book in the overall “Well of Souls” series, second book of “The Watchers at the Well”.


The Watchers at the Well Jack L. Chalker (SFBC #031914, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $14.95, 791pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Well of Souls] Omnibus of three “Well World” novels: Echoes of the Well of Souls (Del Rey 1994), Shadow of the Well of Souls (Del Rey 1994), and Gods of the Well of Souls (Del Rey 1994).


Hotel Andromeda ed. Jack L. Chalker (Ace 0-441-00010-X, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $4.99, 248pp, pb, cover by John Steven Gurney) Original anthology of 12 stories set in interstellar hotels.


Tamar Ann Chamberlin (Tor/Forge 0-312-85649-0, Mar ’94, $23.95, 463pp, hc, cover by David Cherry) Historical/romance novel with fantasy elements set in King David’s Judea.


Tamar Ann Chamberlin (Tor 0-812-52370-9, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $5.99, 433pp, pb, cover by David Cherry) Reprint (Tor/Forge 1994) historical/romance novel with fantasy elements set in King David’s Judea.


A Prince Among Men Robert N. Charette (Warner Aspect 0-446-60037-7, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $5.50, 302pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) Near-future Arthurian fantasy novel about a museum guard who resurrects Arthur and joins him in a quest to free a dangerous sorcerer. First book of a new series.


The Furies Suzy McKee Charnas (Tor 0-312-85717-9, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $22.95, 383pp, hc, cover by Rick Berry) [Holdfast Chronicles] Feminist SF novel of slave rebellion, a sequel to Walk to the End of the World and Motherlines.


Faery in Shadow C. J. Cherryh (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37279-4, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $5.99, 310pp, pb, cover by David A. Cherry) Reprint (Legend 1993) Celtic fantasy novel.


Foreigner C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-590-6, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $20.00, 377pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Foreigner] Sf novel of lost human explorers forced to integrate with an alien society.


Foreigner C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #03052, May ’94 [Apr ’94], $6.98, 328pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Foreigner] Reprint (DAW 1994) sf novel of lost human explorers forced to integrate with an alien society. Similar to the DAW edition except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Foreigner C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-637-6, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.99, 428pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Foreigner] Reprint (DAW 1994) SF novel.


Tripoint C. J. Cherryh (Warner Aspect 0-446-51780-1, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $19.95, 377pp, hc, cover by Steve Youll) [Alliance-Union] SF novel set in the “Merchanter” universe.


Tripoint C. J. Cherryh (SFBC #05644, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $7.98, 377pp, hc, cover by Steve Youll) [Alliance-Union] Reprint (Warner Aspect 1994) SF novel. Similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except this lacks a price and has an SFBC number on the back jacket.


Thrillers ed. Richard T. Chizmar (CD Publications 1-881475-05-0, Jan ’94, $25.00, 264pp, hc, cover by Charles Lang) Original anthology of fiction by Rex Miller (one novella), Nancy A. Collins (four stories), Chet Williamson (a novella and a short story), & Ardath Mayhar (one novella). Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale, and afterwords by the authors, plus interior illustrations by Keith Minnion. A 500-copy signed numbered slipcased edition ($60.00) was announced but not seen. Available from CD Publications, PO Box 18433, Baltimore MD 21237.


The Earth Strikes Back ed. Richard Chizmar (Mark V. Ziesing 0-929480-40-6, Dec ’94, $18.95, 311pp, tp, cover by Arnie Fenner) Original anthology of 20 stories of ecological horror. Authors include Dan Simmons, Poppy Z. Brite, Charles de Lint, Thomas F. Monteleone, and Hugh B. Cave. Order from Mark V. Ziesing, PO Box 76, Shingletown CA 96088.


A Journey of the Imagination: The Art of James Christensen James Christensen (Greenwich Workshop 0-86713-021-0, Aug ’94, $39.95, 180pp, hc, cover by James Christensen) Art book with magnificent reproductions of Christensen’s work, both paintings and sketches. Introduction by James Gurney, text “as told to” Renwick St. James.


A Tooth Fairy’s Tale David Christiana (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-37677-8, May ’94, $16.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by David Christiana) Children’s picture book with full-page full-color watercolors of fairies by the author. The art is impressive and of interest as adult fantasy work.


Dusk of Demons John Christopher (Macmillan 0-02-718425-0, Mar ’94 [Jun ’94], $14.95, 175pp, hc, cover by Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh) SF novel about a boy in a post-holocaust Scotland menaced by demonic creatures. First American edition (Hamish Hamilton 1993).


The Apparition in the Glass: Charles Brockden Brown’s American Gothic Bill Christophersen (University of Georgia Press 0-8203-1530-3, Jan ’94 [Feb ’94], $35.00, 208pp, hc) Non-fiction, criticism. An examination of Brown’s gothic novels and how they reflect the events of their time. Brown (1771-1810) was the first internationally recognized American novelist. Available from University of Georgia Press, 330 Research Dr., Athens GA 30602-4901. [Charles Brockden Brown]


Deus-X Joseph A. Citro (Twilight Publishing 0-9638585-1-3, May ’94, $24.95, 386pp, hc) Epic occult horror novel, with illustrations by Stephen R. Bissette. Available from Twilight Publishing, 18 Oaktree Lane, Sparta NJ 07871.


Sundowner Chris Claremont (Ace 0-441-00070-3, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $5.50, 346pp, pb, cover by Royo) Third SF adventure novel about grounded female space pilot Nicole Shea.


Dragon Moon Chris Claremont & Beth Fleisher (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37448-6, Dec ’94 [Oct ’94], $14.95, 121pp, tp, cover by John Bolton) Contemporary fantasy novella, illustrated by John Bolton. A medievalist Society’s War is invaded by warriors out of Celtic legend. A hardcover was announced but not seen.


The Hammer of God Arthur C. Clarke (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56871-X, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.99, 240pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1993) sf novel.


Rama Revealed Arthur C. Clarke & Gentry Lee (Bantam Spectra 0-553-09536-6, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $22.95, 466pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Rama] Sf novel, fourth and final book of the “Rama” series. First American edition (Gollancz 1993).


Rama Revealed Arthur C. Clarke & Gentry Lee (SFBC #02857, Apr ’94 [Mar ’94], $10.98, 466pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Rama] Reprint (Gollancz 1993) sf novel, fourth and final book of the “Rama” series. Similar to the 1994 Bantam Spectra edition except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Evil Reincarnate Leigh Clarke (Tor 0-312-85723-3, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $22.95, 351pp, hc, cover by Jill Bauman) Horror novel. A prison psychiatrist is stalked by an ageless serial killer.


Dance Down the Stars Jo Clayton (DAW 0-88677-617-1, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 368pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) [Dancer] Fantasy novel, third book of the “Dancer” trilogy, a sequel to the “Duel of Sorcery” trilogy.


Serpent Waltz Jo Clayton (DAW 0-88677-597-3, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $4.99, 332pp, pb, cover by David Cherry) [Dancer] Fantasy novel about a sorceress free after centuries of imprisonment, second book of the “Dancer” trilogy, a sequel to the “Duel of Sorcery” trilogy.


Dark of the Eye Douglas Clegg (Pocket 0-671-73539-X, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $5.99, 325pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson) Horror thriller about an 11-year-old girl with incredible psychic powers whose in danger from the government, a psychopath, and her own exploitative father.


Lorelei Mark A. Clements (Donald I. Fine 1-55611-410-9, Oct ’94, $20.95, 298pp, hc, cover by Loretta Trezzo) Horror novel about a deadly woman with the power to be every man’s ideal.


The Celtic Heart Kathryn Marie Cocquyt (Llewellyn Publications 1-56718-156-2, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $14.95, 599pp, tp) Historical novel with fantasy and New Age elements about Celts on Anglesey Island off North Wales, before the Roman invasion of Britain.


The Far Kingdoms Allan Cole & Chris Bunch (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38056-8, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $5.99, 439pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Anteros] Reprint (Del Rey 1993) fantasy novel of a young trader on a traditional coming-of-age journey who falls in with soldier-magician and his search for the legendary Far Kingdoms. First book of a series.


The Warrior’s Tale Allan Cole & Chris Bunch (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38733-3, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $21.00, 438pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Anteros] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Far Kingdoms. A hero’s sister just wants to be a simple soldier, but is sent on a desperate quest across the sea.


Child of the Dawn Clare Coleman (Jove 0-515-11334-4, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $4.99, 322pp, pb) [Daughter of the Reef] Associational historical novel, third book of a series set in the ancient Pacific. Coleman is a pseudonym for sf writers Clare Bell and M. Coleman Easton.


Nameless Sins Nancy A. Collins (Gauntlet Publications 0-9629659-7-9, Nov ’94 [Dec ’94], $60.00, 430pp, hc, cover by Joe Christ) Collection of 24 stories, three original to this collection. Signed, limited, slipcased edition with an introduction by Joe Lansdale and an afterword by Neil Gaiman.


Wild Blood Nancy A. Collins (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45432-4, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 298pp, pb) Horror novel of an inhuman flesh-eating rock band. First American edition (NEL 1993).


Metaworlds: Best Australian Science Fiction ed. Paul Collins (Penguin Australia 0-14-023766-6, 1994 [May ’94], A$14.95, 220pp, tp, cover by Grant Gittus) Anthology of 12 Australian SF stories.


Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review Annual 1991 ed. Robert A. Collins & Robert Latham (Greenwood Press 0-313-28326-5, Nov ’93 [Feb ’94], $99.50, 896pp, hc) Non-fiction, criticism. Approximately 500 short reviews of both fiction and non-fiction published in 1990, written by various reviewers plus introductory material including surveys of the year in a number of categories and author profiles of Greg Bear, Charles de Lint, David J. Schow, and Andre Norton. Available from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881. Credit card orders: 800-225-5800.


A Midsummer’s Magic Mary Chase Comstock (Zebra 0-8217-4632-4, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $3.99, 219pp, pb) Fantasy Regency novel about a country house party whose hostess happens to be a witch.


Starfire Phoebe Conn (Zebra/Pinnacle 0-7860-0033-3, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $5.99, 446pp, pb) SF romance. A star pilot and a beautiful female rebel set out on an interplanetary search for her missing twin.


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