The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The Second Wish and Other Exhalations Brian Lumley (NEL 0-340-62300-4, Jan ’95 [Dec ’94], £4.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Les Edwards) Horror collection of 13 stories.

Women and Ghosts Alison Lurie (Minerva 0-7493-9631-8, May ’95, £6.99, 211pp, pb) Reprint (Heinemann 1994) collection of nine ghost and supernatural stories. The cover/spine title is Women & Ghosts.

Floating City Eric Lustbader (HarperCollins UK 0-00-647598-1, Jul ’95 [Sep ’95], £5.99, 571pp, pb) [Nicholas Linnear] Reprint (HarperCollins UK; Pocket 1994) associational novel. Second of a new “Nicholas Linnear” trilogy, fifth in the series overall.

Second Skin Eric Lustbader (HarperCollins UK 0-00-224204-4, Jul ’95 [Sep ’95], £15.99, 454pp, hc, cover by David Scutt) [Nicholas Linnear] Reprint (Pocket 1995) associational novel. Sixth in the “Nicholas Linnear” series. Follows The Ninja, The Miko, White Ninja, The Kaisho and Floating City. [First U.K. edition]

Doctor Who: Time of your Life Steve Lyons (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20438-7, Mar ’95, £4.99, 277pp, pb, cover by Paul Campbell) [Doctor Who] Novelisation based on the TV series. This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $5.95.

Adela Cathcart George MacDonald (Johannesen 1-881084-23-X, 1994 [Apr ’95], £13.50, 462pp, hc) Reprint (Hurst and Blackett 1864) associational novel incorporating several fantasy stories (most of which have been separately published). An import of the US edition, it is available from 61 Longdales Rd, Lincoln LN2 2JS, and P O Box 24, Whitehorn, California 95589. Published in 1994, but not noted until now.

Lilith: A Duplex George MacDonald (Johannesen 1-881084-27-2, Oct ’94 [Apr ’95], £13.50, 388pp, hc) Omnibus of 2 fantasy works: Lilith (Chatto and Windus, 1895) and Lilith A, the previously unpublished first draft of the novel from 1891. An import of the US edition, it is available from 61 Longdales Rd, Lincoln LN2 2JS, and P O Box 24, Whitehorn, California 95589. Published in 1994, but not noted until now.

Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women George MacDonald (Johannesen 1-881084-22-1, Oct ’94 [Apr ’95], £13.50, 324pp, hc) Reprint (Smith, Elder & Co. 1858) fantasy novel. Illustrated by Arthur Hughes. An import of the US edition, it is available from 61 Longdales Rd, Lincoln LN2 2JS, and P O Box 24, Whitehorn, California 95589. Published in 1994, but not noted until now.

The Portent and other stories George MacDonald (Johannesen 1-881084-24-8, Oct ’94 [Apr ’95], £13.50, 340pp, hc) Reprint (Fisher Unwin 1909) collection of mainly fantasy stories. An import of the US edition, it is available from 61 Longdales Rd, Lincoln LN2 2JS, and P O Box 24, Whitehorn, California 95589. Published in 1994, but not noted until now.

Ritual and Other Stories Arthur Machen (Tartarus Press 1-872621-11-2, Oct ’92 [Jul ’95], £22.50, ii+286pp, hc) Collection of 32 fantasy and associated stories, most previously uncollected or from his rarer books. Published in 1992 but not seen until now, this is a Limited numbered edition of 300 copies, available from 5 Birch Terrace, Hangingbirch Lane, Horam, East Sussex TN21 0PA.

The Secret Glory: Chapters Five and Six Arthur Machen (Tartarus Press 1-872621-05-8, Oct ’91 [Jul ’95], £21.50, 92pp, hc) Occult fiction. The previously unpublished last chapters about the finding of the Holy Grail, from the novel, The Secret Glory, (Secker, 1922). Includes an Introduction by Machen. The edition is limited to 250 numbered copies. Published in 1991, but not seen until now. Available from 5 Birch Terrace, Hangingbirch Lane, Horam, East Sussex TN21 0PA.

The Secret of the Sangraal Arthur Machen (Tartarus Press 1-872621-18-X, Jan ’95 [May ’95], £22.50, 286pp, hc) Collection of 39 rare essays by the acclaimed fantasy/horror writer. Selected, edited and with an Introduction by Raymond B. Russell, this edition is limited to 250 numbered copies. Available from 5 Birch Terrace, Hangingbirch Lane, Horam, West Sussex TN21 0PA.

The Star Fraction Ken MacLeod (Legend 0-09-955871-8, Sep ’95 [Aug ’95], £10.00, 341pp, hc, cover by Angus McKie) [Fall Revolution] SF novel. In the 21st century the world has split into Balkanized enclaves all coldly observed by US/UN satellites and lasers.

Sheep Simon Maginn (Severn House 0-7278-4829-1, Sep ’95, £16.99, 316pp, hc, cover by Derek Colligan) Reprint (Corgi 1994) horror novel. First World Hardcover.

A Sickness of the Soul Simon Maginn (Corgi 0-552-14250-6, Nov ’95, £4.99, 332pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) Horror novel.

Virgins and Martyrs Simon Maginn (Corgi 0-552-14249-2, Feb ’95 [Dec ’94], £4.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Jason Horley) Horror novel.

Arabian Nights and Days Naguib Mahfouz (Doubleday UK 0-385-40451-4, Mar ’95 [Apr ’95], £15.99, 228pp, hc, cover by Stéphan Daigle) Reprint (Doubleday 1995) fantasy novel by a Nobel prize-winning author. The classic tales and characters are used as the basis of a contemporary situation, the fantasy elements become commentary on religious and political issues. Translated by Denys Johnson-Davies from the 1979 Arabic original, Layali alf lela. [First U.K. edition]

Zodiac: Aquarius: Second Sight Jahnna N. Malcolm (Collins 0-00-675048-6, Jul ’95, £2.99, 189pp, pb) [Zodiac] Young-adult fantasy novel. Psychic powers are born and transmitted through a group of young girls. Book 11 in the series. Only some of the series are fantasy.

Zodiac: Gemini: Mirror Image Jahnna N. Malcolm (Collins 0-00-675050-8, Jul ’95, £2.99, 188pp, pb) [Zodiac] Young-adult ghost/horror novel. A malevolent spirit haunts a young girl. Book 3 in the series. Only some of the series are fantasy.

Zodiac: Libra: Frozen in Time Jahnna N. Malcolm (Collins 0-00-675054-0, Jul ’95, £2.99, 187pp, pb) [Zodiac] Young-adult fantasy novel. When a young painter’s boyfriend is killed, she believes her current mural may offer a gateway to reach him. Book 7 in the series. Only some of the series are fantasy.

Zodiac: Pisces: Sixth Sense Jahnna N. Malcolm (Collins 0-00-675046-X, Jul ’95, £2.99, 186pp, pb) [Zodiac] Young-adult fantasy novel. People do not believe the ‘gifted’ girl who has visions of a man held prisoner. Book 12 in the series.

Zodiac: Sagittarius: Strange Destiny Jahnna N. Malcolm (Collins 0-00-675047-8, Jul ’95, £2.99, 189pp, pb) [Zodiac] Young-adult fantasy novel. A young girl, transported 100 years into the past, must solve a mystery to save the man she comes to love. Book 9 in the series.

Zodiac: Scorpio: Death Grip Jahnna N. Malcolm (Collins 0-00-675055-9, Jul ’95, £2.99, 188pp, pb) [Zodiac] Young-adult ghost/horror novel. A young girl enlists the help of a ghost to solve her boyfriend’s murder. Book 8 in the series.

Zodiac: Taurus: Black Out Jahnna N. Malcolm (Collins 0-00-675049-4, Jul ’95, £2.99, 189pp, pb) [Zodiac] Young-adult fantasy/horror novel. Tess tries to remember the events behind a Halloween murder before the killer strikes again. Book 2 in the series.

A Land Fit for Heroes Book 3: The Dragon Wakes Phillip Mann (Gollancz 0-575-06009-3, Nov ’95 [Oct ’95], £16.99, 263pp, hc, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Land Fit for Heroes] Fantasy alternate world novel. Third in the series about a twentieth century Britain still ruled by Rome.

A Land Fit for Heroes Vol 2: Stand Alone Stan Phillip Mann (Gollancz 0-575-05932-X, Mar ’95, £5.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Land Fit for Heroes] Reprint (Gollancz 1994) SF novel, second in the series about a twentieth century Britain still ruled by Rome.

Strange Hiding Place 1: Hard Drive Graham Marks (Hippo 0-590-13105-2, Jul ’95, £2.99, 185pp, pb, cover by James Goodridge) [Strange Hiding Place] Young-adult SF novel. A young boy becomes of pivotal importance in a war between two alien races.

Strange Hiding Place 3: Download Graham Marks (Hippo 0-590-13270-9, Nov ’95, £2.99, 168pp, pb, cover by James Goodridge) [Strange Hiding Place] Young-adult SF novel. Last in the trilogy.

Doctor Who: Managra Stephen Marley (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20453-0, Sep ’95, £4.99, 329pp, pb, cover by Paul Campbell) [Doctor Who] Novelization based on the TV series. This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $5.95.

The Completion Chris Marsh (BackWater Publishing 0-9525289-0-8, May ’95 [Mar ’95], £6.00, 281pp, tp, cover by Felicity Marsh) SF novel. This epic future history portrays humanity’s evolution from today’s necrotechnology through bionecrotech to the far future ‘pattern age’ where humanity lives in harmony with other life forms. A first novel of impressive scope and challenging concepts (IC). Available from Sheridan, Broomers Hill Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2DU.

Raven Anthony Masters (Puffin 0-14-036294-0, Feb ’95, £3.99, 158pp, pb, cover by Stephen Player) Reprint (Viking UK 1993) young-adult fantasy novel. Archeologists uncover an ancient grave and unleash a force seeking revenge.

Roadkill: The Alliance Anthony Masters (Bloomsbury Books 0-7475-2275-8, Oct ’95 [Dec ’95], £3.99, 159pp, pb, cover by Paul Kidby) [Roadkill] Young-adult SF novel. A rebellion against tyranny in a future Britain. Second of a series.

Roadkill: The Beginning Anthony Masters (Bloomsbury Books 0-7475-2150-6, Sep ’95 [Dec ’95], £3.99, 158pp, pb, cover by Paul Kidby) [Roadkill] Young-adult SF novel. A rebellion against tyranny in a future Britain. First of a series. A hardcover edition (-2354-1, £6.99) was announced but not seen.

Flesh and Blood Graham Masterton (Mandarin 0-7493-1671-3, May ’95 [Apr ’95], £5.99, 488pp, hc, cover by Nick Farmer) Reprint (Heinemann 1994) horror novel.

Flights of Fear Graham Masterton (Severn House 0-7278-4741-4, Feb ’95, £15.99, 309pp, hc, cover by Derek Colligan) Collection of 14 horror stories, 2 original, each introduced by Masterton.

Spirit Graham Masterton (Heinemann 0-434-00013-2, May ’95, £15.99, 424pp, hc) Horror novel. One of three young sisters drowns on an icy winter’s day. As the other two grow up, there are many mysterious deaths around them, and a young girl in white is always present.

Spirit Graham Masterton (Mandarin 0-7493-1668-3, Oct ’95 [Nov ’95], £5.99, 424pp, pb) Reprint (Heinemann 1995) horror novel.

Diamond Mask Julian May (Pan 0-330-32299-0, Apr ’95 [Mar ’95], £5.99, 463pp, pb, cover by Stephen Bradbury) [Galactic Milieu] Reprint (Knopf 1994) SF novel. Book Two of “The Galactic Milieu Trilogy”.

Cradlefasts William Mayne (Hodder Children’s Books 0-340-65126-1, Nov ’95 [Dec ’95], £3.99, 202pp, tp, cover by Steve Wallace) [Earthfasts] Young-adult SF novel. A sequel to Earthfasts. A hardcover edition (-63636-X, £9.99) was announced but not seen.

Earthfasts William Mayne (Hodder Children’s Books 0-340-65327-2, Nov ’95 [Dec ’95], £3.99, 202pp, tp, cover by Steve Wallace) [Earthfasts] Reprint (Hamilton 1966) Young-adult SF novel. First in a series.

Fairyland Paul J. McAuley (Gollancz 0-575-06071-9, Aug ’95, £8.99, 336pp, tp, cover by Steve Crisp) [Fairyland] SF novel. In the 21st century, Europe is divided between the elite — existing on nanotechnology and the slave labour of genetically engineered Dolls — and the Fourth World of refugees and the dispossessed. A hardcover edition (-06070-0, £16.99) is also available.

Pasquale’s Angel Paul J. McAuley (Gollancz 0-575-05917-6, Aug ’95, £5.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Gollancz 1994) SF novel. Murder in an alternate Mediaeval Florence where Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions have changed the world.

The Dolphins of Pern Anne McCaffrey (Bantam UK 0-593-03750-2, Apr ’95, £8.99, 300pp, tp, cover by Steve Weston) [Pern] Reprint (Del Rey 1994) SF novel in the “Pern” series.

The Dolphins of Pern Anne McCaffrey (Bantam UK 0-552-14270-0, Sep ’95, £4.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Steve Weston) [Pern] Reprint (Del Rey 1994) SF novel in the “Pern” series.

Freedom’s Landing Anne McCaffrey (Bantam UK 0-593-03740-5, Jul ’95 [Apr ’95], £15.99, 336pp, hc, cover by Romas) [Catteni] Reprint (Putnam 1995) SF novel. After Earth is invaded by the Catteni, many humans are sent as slaves to other planets. Kris Bjornsen, one of a team dumped on a harsh planet to test their survival value, finds her life entwined with that of a mysterious Catteni male. [First U.K. edition]

Lyon’s Pride Anne McCaffrey (Bantam UK 0-552-14218-2, Feb ’95, £4.99, 347pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Tower and the Hive] Reprint (Ace/Putnam; Bantam UK 1994) SF novel. Volume four in the “Tower and the Hive” series.

Generation Warriors Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Moon (Orbit 1-85723-033-7, Dec ’95, £5.99, 345pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Planet Pirates] Reissue (Baen 1991) SF novel. Volume 3 of “The Planet Pirates”.

Sassinak Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Moon (Orbit 1-85723-092-2, Jun ’95 [Aug ’95], £4.99, 333pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Planet Pirates] Reprint (Baen 1990) SF novel; first of the “Planet Pirates” series.

The Death of Sleep Anne McCaffrey & Jody Lynn Nye (Orbit 1-85723-005-1, Dec ’95, £5.99, 380pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Planet Pirates] Reissue (Baen 1990) SF novel. Volume 2 of “The Planet Pirates”.

The Ship Who Won Anne McCaffrey & Jody Lynn Nye (Orbit 1-85723-315-8, Jun ’95, £15.99, 330pp, hc, cover by Mark Harrison) [Ship Who Sang] Reprint (Baen 1994) SF novel. Fourth in the series following McCaffrey’s The Ship Who Sang. [First U.K. edition]

The Ship Who Won Anne McCaffrey & Jody Lynn Nye (Orbit 1-85723-360-3, Dec ’95, £5.99, 330pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Ship Who Sang] Reprint (Baen 1994) SF novel. Fourth in the series of collaborations which followed McCaffrey’s solo The Ship Who Sang.

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