The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Midnight Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-11870-3, Dec ’95, $6.99, 470pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1989) horror/SF thriller. 16th printing.

Night Chills Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-09864-8, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $6.99, 369pp, pb) Reissue (Atheneum 1976) SF/horror novel. 37th printing.

Phantoms Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-10145-2, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $6.99, 426pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1983) horror novel. 40th printing.

Strange Highways Dean Koontz (Warner 0-446-51974-X, May ’95, $23.95, 561pp, hc) Collection of 14 pieces, including the original title novel. First US edition (Headline 1995).

Strange Highways Dean Koontz (CD Publications 1-881475-15-8, Aug ’95 [Oct ’95], $150.00, 715pp, hc, cover by Phil Parks) Collection of 14 pieces, including the original title novel. This signed, slipcased, leatherbound, limited edition of 750 was apparently delayed, and preceded by the trade. It’s still the only signed limited edition and can be ordered from CD Publications, PO Box 18433, Baltimore MD 21237.

Strangers Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-11992-0, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $6.99, 0-425-11992-0pp, pb) Reissue (W.H. Allen; Putnam 1986) SF/horror novel. 21st printing.

Twilight Eyes Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-10065-0, Apr ’95 [May ’95], $6.99, 451pp, pb) Reissue (W.H. Allen 1987) horror novel, expanded from an earlier (1985) version. 18th printing.

The Vision Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-09860-5, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $6.99, 353pp, pb) Reprint (Putnam 1977) horror novel. 24th printing.

Watchers Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-10746-9, Oct ’95, $6.99, 483pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1987) horror novel. 22nd printing.

Whispers Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-09760-9, Jul ’95, $6.99, 502pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1980) horror novel; 37th printing.

Magic ed. David C. & Morgan L. Kopaska-Merkel (Stone Lightning Press, May ’95 [Jun ’95], $10.00, 172pp, ph) Original anthology of 11 “fantastical” stories, with illustrations, in a perfect-bound chapbook format. Available from David Kopaska-Merkel, 1300 Kicker Rd., Tuscaloosa AL 35404. Price includes postage; checks payable to David Kopaska-Merkel.

Dark Destiny ed. Edward E. Kramer (White Wolf 1-56504-815-6, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $5.99, 479pp, tp, cover by John Cobb) [World of Darkness] Reprint (White Wolf 1994) original horror anthology of 22 stories very loosely based on “The World of Darkness” game series.

Dark Destiny: Proprietors of Fate ed. Edward E. Kramer (White Wolf 1-56504-812-1, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $19.99, 403pp, hc, cover by Mike Mignola) [World of Darkness] Original anthology of 20 horror stories, second in the “Dark Destiny” anthology series very loosely based on “The World of Darkness” games. Authors include Poppy Z. Brite, Rex Miller, S.P. Somtow, and Nancy A. Collins. There is a foreword by Kramer and an introduction by Robert Anton Wilson.

Elric: Tales of the White Wolf ed. Edward E. Kramer & Richard Gilliam (SFBC #07489, Jul ’95 [Jun ’95], $9.98, 381pp, hc, cover by Brom) [Elric] Reprint (White Wolf 1994) anthology of 24 stories based on Michael Moorcock’s “Elric”, with an introduction and new story by Moorcock. Similar to the White Wolf edition, except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Tombs ed. Edward E. Kramer & Peter Crowther (White Wolf 1-56504-905-5, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $19.99, 346pp, hc) Original anthology of 22 horror stories, with a very strange introduction by Forrest J Ackerman. Authors include Ben Bova, William F. Buckley Jr., Nancy A. Collins, and Michael Moorcock.

World of Darkness: Truth Until Paradox ed. Staley Krause & Stewart Wieck (White Wolf 1-56504-088-0, Feb ’95, $4.99, 480pp, pb) [World of Darkness] Original anthology of 17 stories based on the role-playing game “Mage: The Ascension”, with interior illustrations by Mark Jackson. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Physics of Star Trek Lawrence M. Krauss (HarperCollins/Basic Books 0-465-00559-4, Nov ’95, $18.50, 188pp, hc) [Star Trek] Non-fiction look at the use of physics in Star Trek, including the top ten biggest physics bloopers. There is a foreword by Stephen Hawking.

Oaths and Miracles Nancy Kress (Tor/Forge 0-312-85961-9, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $22.95, 300pp, hc) [Oaths and Miracles] SF thriller about bio-tech, the mafia, and murder.

Prince of Dreams Susan Krinard (Bantam Fanfare 0-553-56776-4, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $4.99, 425pp, pb) Romance/vampire novel about a San Francisco psychologist swept off her feet by a gorgeous green-eyed vampire.

Starcrossed Susan Krinard (Bantam 0-553-56917-1, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $4.99, 406pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) SF romance novel. A young aristocrat falls in love with a handsomely humanoid alien, and the two stumble into an intergalactic rebellion.

The Complete Amber Sourcebook Theodore Krulik (Avon 0-380-75409-6, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $15.00, 494pp, tp, cover by Glen Orbik) [Amber] Non-fiction guide to Roger Zelazny’s “Amber” series, presented as if it were written by a scholar in Amber.

Thirst Pyotyr Kurtinski (Leisure 0-8439-3826-9, Aug ’95 [Sep ’95], $4.99, 346pp, pb) Vampire novel. Copyrighted by Dorchester Publishing.

The Bastard Prince Katherine Kurtz (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39177-2, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $5.99, 433pp, pb, cover by Edwin Herder) [Deryni: Heirs] Reprint (Ballantine Del Rey 1994) fantasy novel, volume three of “The Heirs of Saint Camber”.

Dagger Magic Katherine Kurtz & Deborah Turner Harris (Ace 0-441-00149-1, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $19.95, 376pp, hc, cover by Joe Burleson) [Adam Sinclair] Dark fantasy detective novel, fourth in “The Adept” series. Sir Adam investigates a sunken German U-boat and finds ancient Tibetan magic.

Tales of the Knights Templar ed. Katherine Kurtz (Warner Aspect 0-446-60138-1, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $5.50, 307pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) Original anthology of fantasy stories centering on the Knights Templar. Authors include Debra Turner Harris, Elizabeth Moon, and Poul Anderson.

Book of Iod Henry Kuttner (Chaosium 1-56882-045-3, Jul ’95 [Aug ’95], $10.95, 204pp, tp, cover by Earl Geier) Collection of 11 early Kuttner stories in the Lovecraftian mode, one co-written by Robert Bloch, plus one story (and the introduction) by Robert M. Price, and one story by Lin Carter. Price has also done extended notes on each story.

Tegne: Soul Warrior Richard La Plante (Tor 0-312-85977-5, Nov ’95 [Oct ’95], $23.95, 347pp, hc, cover by Eric Peterson) [Tegne] Fantasy martial-arts adventure novel. First US edition (Sphere 1988 as Tegne: Warlord of Zendow).

By the Sword Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #06463, Jan ’95, $10.98, 492pp, hc, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar; Vows and Honor] Reprint (DAW 1991) fantasy novel set in the same world as Lackey’s “Valdemar” series. This has the SFBC number and the ISBN from the DAW paperback (0-88677-463-2) on the back jacket. First hardcover edition.

The Eagle and the Nightingales Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #06860, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], $9.98, 250pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Bardic Voices] Reprint (Baen 1994) fantasy novel, third in the “Bardic Voices” series. This is similar to the Baen edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Fire Rose Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-87687-2, Oct ’95 [Sep ’95], $22.00, 433pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Fantasy novel set in 1905 San Francisco; a mix of gothic romance and “Beauty and the Beast”.

Sacred Ground Mercedes Lackey (Tor 0-812-51965-5, May ’95 [Apr ’95], $5.99, 377pp, pb, cover by Larry Dixon) Reprint (Tor 1994) contemporary Native-American dark fantasy/mystery novel.

Storm Rising Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-660-0, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $21.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Storms] Fantasy novel, book two of “The Mage Storms” trilogy. Valdemar must unite enemies to fight magic storms.

Storm Rising Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #106552, Jan ’96 [Dec ’95], $10.98, 384pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Storms] Reprint (DAW 1995) fantasy novel, second in the “Mage Storms” trilogy. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Storm Warning Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-661-9, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $5.99, 428pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Storms] Reprint (Daw 1994) fantasy novel, book one of “The Mage Storms” trilogy in the “Valdemar” series.

Winds of Change Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-563-9, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $5.99, 475pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reissue (DAW 1993) fantasy novel, second book in the “Mage Winds” series. Fifth printing.

Winds of Fate Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-516-7, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $5.99, 423pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reissue (DAW 1991) fantasy novel, first book in the “Mage Winds” series. Sixth printing.

Winds of Fate Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-516-7, Sep ’95 [Nov ’95], $5.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reissue (DAW 1991) fantasy novel, first book in the “Mage Winds” series. Seventh printing.

Winds of Fury Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-612-0, Sep ’95, $5.99, 423pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Winds] Reissue (DAW 1993) fantasy novel, third book in the “Mage Winds” series and 12th book overall in the “Heralds of Valdemar” series. Fifth printing.

The White Gryphon Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-631-7, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], $21.95, 305pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Wars] Fantasy novel, book two of “The Mage Wars” trilogy, part of the “Valdemar” series, with interior illustrations by Larry Dixon.

The White Gryphon Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (SFBC #07827, Aug ’95, $10.98, 305pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Wars] Reprint (DAW 1995) fantasy novel. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Anywhere Ring #1: Miracle Island Louise Ladd (Berkley 0-425-14879-3, Jul ’95, $3.99, 163pp, tp) [Anywhere Ring] Young-adult fantasy novel. A magic ring gives a girl the power to transport herself anywhere she wishes. First in a series.

The Anywhere Ring #2: Castle in Time Louise Ladd (Berkley 0-425-15048-8, Nov ’95 [Dec ’95], $4.50, 149pp, tp) [Anywhere Ring] Young-adult fantasy novel. Jenny discovers her magic ring can transport her through time, ending up in Elizabethan Ireland.

The Crimson Bears Tom LaFarge (Sun & Moon Press 1-55713-074-4, Feb ’95, $12.95, 272pp, tp, cover by Douglas Messerli) [Crimson Bears] Reissue (Sun & Moon 1993) fantasy novel of two bears in a civil war in an animal metropolis.

A Hundred Doors Tom LaFarge (Sun & Moon Press 1-55713-192-9, Nov ’94 [Feb ’95], $12.95, 228pp, tp, cover by Wendy Walker) [Crimson Bears] Fantasy novel of two bears in a civil war in an animal metropolis. Sequel to The Crimson Bears. Available from Sun & Moon Press, 6026 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90036.

It’s Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs: Essays and Speeces on Fantastic Literature, 2nd Edition R. A. Lafferty (Borgo Press 0-8095-1901-1, 1995 [May ’95], $15.00, 103pp, tp) Reprint (Drumm Books 1984; Borgo 1986) non-fiction, critical collection of 15 essays and speeches on fantastic literature, revised and expanded from the first edition. A hardcover edition (-0901-6, $25.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845; add $2.50 shipping. Credit card orders: fax 909-888-4942.

Hiero’s Journey Sterling E. Lanier (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-30841-7, Feb ’95 [Mar ’95], $5.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Hiero Desteen] Reissue (Chilton 1973) fantasy novel, first in a trilogy. This says sixth printing, but may be later.

Cold in July Joe Lansdale (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-446-40430-6, Jul ’95 [Jun ’95], $5.50, 195pp, pb, cover by Dan Osyczka) Reprint (Bantam 1989) associational thriller.

Savage Season Joe Lansdale (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-446-40431-4, Aug ’95 [Jul ’95], $5.50, 182pp, pb, cover by Matt Tepper) [Hap Collins; Leonard Pine] Reprint (Zeising; Bantam 1990) associational crime thriller.

Act of Love Joe R. Lansdale (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0288-5, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $4.95, 319pp, pb) Reprint (Zebra 1981) associational non-fantasy horror novel. This text is the 1993 (seen 1994) CD Publications limited-edition version with the introduction by Andrew Vachss.

Dead in the West Joe R. Lansdale (Crossroads Press, Jan ’95 [Feb ’95], $55.00, 154pp, hc, cover by Dave Dorman) [Rev. Jebidiah Rains] Reprint (Space & Time 1986) western/horror novel. This signed, limited, slipcased edition of 300 is the first American hardcover edition, and adds a new introduction by Lansdale, a foreword by Neal Barrett, Jr., and interior illustrations by Stephen R. Bissette. It also has been somewhat rewritten and corrected, and is now the author’s preferred text. Available from Crossroads Press, PO Box 10433, Holyoke MA 01089-1706. Add $5.00 postage; make checks payable to Thomas Crouss.

Mucho Mojo Joe R. Lansdale (Warner/Mysterious Press 0-446-40187-0, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], $5.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Matt Tepper) [Hap Collins; Leonard Pine] Reprint (Mysterious Press 1994) dark suspense novel with minor fantasy elements about an old murder.

The Nightrunners Joe R. Lansdale (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0289-3, Dec ’95 [Nov ’95], $4.95, 245pp, hc) Reprint (Dark Harvest 1987) horror novel.

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