The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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City of Diamond Jane Emerson (DAW 0-88677-704-6, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $5.99, 624pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) SF novel. Giant city-ships battle for political dominance.

Xena: Warrior Princess: The Empty Throne Ru Emerson (Boulevard 1-57297-200-9, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 231pp, pb) [Xena] Fantasy novelization, first in the series based on the TV show. Copyrighted by MCA Publishing Rights.

Xena: Warrior Princess: The Huntress and the Sphinx Ru Emerson (Boulevard 1-57297-215-7, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 226pp, pb) [Xena] Fantasy novelization, second in the series based on the TV show. Copyrighted by MCA Publishing Rights.

Forgotten Realms: Arcane Age: Dangerous Games Clayton Emery (TSR 0-7869-0524-7, Nov ’96, $5.99, 311pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) [Forgotten Realms: Netheril] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, book two in the “Netheril Trilogy”.

Forgotten Realms: Arcane Age: Sword Play Clayton Emery (TSR 0-7869-0492-5, May ’96, $5.99, 313pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) [Forgotten Realms: Netheril] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game; first book in the “Netheril Trilogy”. Copyrighted by TSR.

Amnesiascope Steve Erickson (Holt 0-8050-3503-6, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $23.00, 225pp, hc, cover by Raquel Jaramillo) Literary, near-future SF novel about a chaotic post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.

Arc d’X Steve Erickson (Holt/Owl 0-8050-4882-0, Sep ’96, $14.00, 298pp, tp, cover by Raquel Jaramillo) Reprint (Poseidon 1993) literary novel with elements of both fantasy and SF.

House of Echoes Barbara Erskine (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-93867-2, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $24.95, 435pp, hc) Supernatural suspense novel. A young woman inherits a cursed house. First US edition (HarperCollins UK 1996).

The Law of Love Laura Esquivel (Crown 0-517-70681-4, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $25.00, 272pp, hc, cover by Montserrat Pecanins) Magical-realist fantasy novel set 300 years in future. A woman searches for her twin soul across the galaxy and through 14,000 past lives. A bound-in CD provides a “soundtrack”. Translated by Margaret Sayers Peden from the Spanish (Editorial Grijalbo 1995).

Darkside Dennis Etchison (American Fantasy/Airgedlámh Publications 0-9610352-1-8, Dec ’96, $35.00, 206pp, hc) Reprint (Charter 1986) horror novel of a dark Los Angeles. This is revised somewhat from the Charter version, and has a new introduction by Ramsey Campbell, author’s note from Etchison, and illustrations by Robert T. Garcia. Available from Robert T. Garcia, PO Box 41714, Chicago IL 60641.

Double Edge Dennis Etchison (Dell 0-440-21868-3, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.50, 230pp, pb) Horror novel of psychological suspense with psychic elements. Murders surround a woman researching the life of Lizzie Borden.

Agent of Destruction Rutledge Etheridge (Ace 0-441-00356-7, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 343pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) [Agent of Destruction] Military SF novel. A 15-year-old girl is a skilled saboteur.

Time Station London David Evans (Ace 0-441-00364-8, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $5.99, 249pp, pb, cover by Jeff Walker) [Time Station] SF novel, first in the “Time Station” series about the “Temporal Corps”. This is set in 1940s London. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates.

Far Edge of Darkness Linda Evans (Baen 0-671-87735-6, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 410pp, pb, cover by Ken Tunnell) SF novel. An archaeology student, an undercover cop, and an ex-commando end up in Ancient Rome.

A Girl Named Disaster Nancy Farmer (Orchard US 0-531-08889-8, Oct ’96, $19.95, 309pp, hc, cover by David Soman) Young-adult novel with fantasy elements. An African girl flees an arranged marriage; spirits help her canoe downriver to Mozambique and help sort out her life.

The Warm Place Nancy Farmer (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-037956-8, Oct ’96, $3.99, 152pp, tp, cover by Brad Weinman) Reprint (Orchard 1995) young-adult fantasy novel. A kidnapped giraffe escapes with the help of two wise rats, a magic chameleon, and a slave boy.

The World of Tiers Philip José Farmer (Tor 0-312-85761-6, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $15.95, 443pp, tp, cover by Boris Vallejo) [World of Tiers] Reprint (Sphere 1986) omnibus of the first three novels in the “World of Tiers” series: The Maker of Universes (Ace 1965), The Gates of Creation (Ace 1966), and A Private Cosmos (Ace 1968). A hc edition (-85762-4, $27.95) was also announced.

The Nitpicker’s Guide for Next Generation Trekkers, Vol. II Phil Farrand (SFBC #10710, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $9.98, 407pp, hc, cover by Bob Larkin) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Reprint (Dell/DTP 1995) Star Trek bloopers and trivia guide. This is the first hardcover edition, but is otherwise similar to the Dell trade paperback. The jacket has no price, and has an SFBC number on the back.

The Time of Feasting Mick Farren (Tor 0-312-86213-X, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $23.95, 384pp, hc) [Time of Feasting] Vampire novel. A colony of vampires in NYC is in danger of being uncovered by an ex-priest and a cop.

Ferman’s Devils Joe Clifford Faust (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57621-6, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $4.99, 290pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) SF advertising satire. An ad-man offers a street gang a role in a commercial.

Lord of the Dark Lake Ron Faust (Tor/Forge 0-312-85535-4, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $22.95, 320pp, hc) Associational horror novel. An archeologist finds himself trapped into reenacting the story of the minotaur.

Aftermath John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Publications 0-936071-76-1, Oct ’96, $15.00, 114pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) Pulp-style SF novel of post-war survival, written during WWII but never published in book form. Also included is a post-WWII story, “After the Atom”. There is an introduction by Philip Harbottle giving the works’ histories. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

The Golden Amazon John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Publications 0-936071-62-1, Mar ’96, $15.00, 125pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel from the old British pulp era; a scientist turns a girl into a superwoman. There is an introduction by Philip Harbottle, and a chronological bibliography of the “Golden Amazon” series. First US edition (World’s Work 1944). Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 280-209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $2.00 postage.

Fisherman’s Hope David Feintuch (Warner Aspect 0-446-60099-7, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $5.99, 482pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Nicholas Seafort] SF novel, fourth in the “Seafort Saga”. Nicholas Seafort takes a highly visible post as commander of the naval academy, and loses cadets to invading alien fish.

Seafort’s Challenge David Feintuch (SFBC 1-56865-189-9, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $14.98, 885pp, hc, cover by Cortney Skinner) [Nicholas Seafort] Omnibus of two space-navy novels, Prisoner’s Hope (1995) and Fisherman’s Hope (1996), books three and four in the “Nicholas Seafort Saga”. There is a new introduction by the author. This is a special Guild America edition, SFBC #11567.

Voices of Hope David Feintuch (Warner Aspect 0-446-60333-3, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 527pp, pb, cover by Don Puckey) [Nicholas Seafort] SF novel, fifth in the “Seafort Saga”. Nicholas Seafort’s son goes into the mean streets of New York as war between rich and poor breaks out.

Rise of a Merchant Prince Raymond E. Feist (AvoNova 0-380-72087-6, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $6.50, 436pp, pb) [Riftwar: Serpentwar] Reprint (HarperCollins UK; Morrow 1995) fantasy novel, second book of the “Serpentwar Saga”, seventh book in the overall “Riftwar” series. An international edition (same information) was issued in May 1996.

Gene Roddenberry: The Last Conversation: A Dialogue with the Creator of Star Trek Yvonne Fern (Pocket 0-671-52299-X, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $14.00, 221pp, tp) [Star Trek] Reprint (University of California Press 1994) biographical non-fiction; an interview with Roddenberry conducted near the end of his life. Revised slightly, to add portions previously edited out, and to add update comments and footnotes; a new preface by Fern discusses different (ie, negative) stories of Roddenberry she has since encountered, and in some cases verified. [Gene Roddenberry]

Passing Judgment Keith Ferrell (Tor/Forge 0-312-86173-7, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $24.95, 350pp, hc) Associational mystery of fundamentalists vs. Hollywood types, by the editor of Omni.

Virtual World: No Limits Nigel D. Findley (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45525-8, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $5.50, pb) [Virtual Geographical League] SF novelization based on the BattleTech virtual reality game, first in the “Virtual Geographical League” series. Copyrighted by Virtual World Entertainment.

Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk: Doom’s Day, Book 1: Rampage Danny Fingeroth & Eric Fein (Boulevard 1-57297-164-9, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $5.99, 274pp, pb, cover by Vince Evans) [Spider-Man] Novelization based on the comic book characters. Packaged by Byron Preiss Multimedia; copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

From Time to Time Jack Finney (Simon & Schuster/Scribners 0-671-89884-1, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $12.00, 303pp, tp, cover by Honi Werner) [Time and Again] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1995) SF novel, sequel to Time and Again.

The Abracadabra Kid Sid Fleischman (Morrow Greenwillow 0-688-14859-X, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $16.00, 197pp, hc, cover by Elisha Cooper) Autobiography of the YA author and magician.

Sign of the Dove Susan Fletcher (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-80460-1, May ’96 [Nov ’96], $17.00, 214pp, hc, cover by Jos. A. Smith) [Dragon Kyn] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Dragon Kyn” series. Young Lyf is a reluctant guardian to the last baby dragons in the human world.

Luck in the Shadows Lynn Flewelling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57542-2, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $5.99, 479pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Nightrunner] Fantasy novel, book one of the “Nightrunner” series. A young man, unjustly imprisoned, apprentices himself to the rogue who frees them both. A first novel.

Firestar Michael F. Flynn (Tor 0-312-85525-7, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $27.95, 573pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Firestar] Near-future SF novel, first in a new series. A rich woman with a vision funds education and a new space program.

Firestar Michael F. Flynn (SFBC #11984, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $8.98, 573pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Firestar] Reprint (Tor 1996) near-future SF novel, first in a new series. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Kipton and the Monkey’s Uncle Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-335-0, Apr ’96 [Aug ’96], $7.99, 186pp, tp, cover by Mary Hanson-Roberts) [Kipton Chronicles] Young-adult SF mystery, fourth in “The Kipton Chronicles”. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Unionville, NY 10988; 914-726-4444; add $4.00 shipping.

Kipton and the Ovoid Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-283-4, Dec ’95 [Jan ’96], $5.00, 157pp, tp, cover by Mary Hanson-Roberts) [Kipton Chronicles] Young-adult SF mystery set on Mars, second in “The Kipton Chronicles”. Now 15, Kipton solves the murder of an explorer who finds native lifeforms on Mars. Order from Royal Fireworks Printing Co., First Avenue, Unionville, NY 10988; 914-726-4444; add $4.00 shipping.

Kipton and the Tower of Time Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-347-4, Nov ’96, $7.99, 186pp, tp, cover by Mary Hanson-Roberts) [Kipton Chronicles] Young-adult SF mystery, sixth in “The Kipton Chronicles”. Kipton gets trapped in Mars’ ancient past. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Unionville, NY 10988; 914-726-4444; add $4.00 shipping.

Kipton in Wonderland Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-312-1, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $7.99, 186pp, tp, cover by Mary Hanson-Roberts) [Kipton Chronicles] Young-adult SF mystery, third in “The Kipton Chronicles”. Kipton helps stop terrorists on Mars after she sees an agent killed in a virtual-reality Wonderland. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Unionville, NY 10988; 914-726-4444; add $4.00 shipping.

Kipton: Murder on Stage Charles L. Fontenay (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-337-7, May ’96 [Aug ’96], $7.99, 157pp, tp, cover by Mary Hanson-Roberts) [Kipton Chronicles] Young-adult SF mystery, fifth in “The Kipton Chronicles”. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Unionville, NY 10988; 914-726-4444; add $4.00 shipping.

Happily Ever After ed. Michael Ford (Masquerade/Richard Kasak 1-56333-450-X, Sep ’96 [Oct ’96], $12.95, 438pp, tp, cover by Dayna Navaro) Original anthology of 28 erotic fairy tales adapted for gay men. Authors include Poppy Z. Brite.

Once Upon a Time: Erotic Fairy Tales for Women ed. Michael Ford (Masquerade/Richard Kasak 1-56333-449-6, Nov ’96, $12.95, 370pp, tp, cover by Dennis Calero) Original anthology of 27 erotic fairy tales. Authors include Francesca Lia Block, Cecilia Tan, and Christa Faust. Order from Masquerade Books, 801 2nd Ave, New York NY 10017; credit card orders 800-375-2356; add $1.50 postage.

Killjoy Elizabeth Forrest (DAW 0-88677-695-3, May ’96 [Apr ’96], $5.99, 458pp, pb, cover by Don Brautigam) Horror novel.

The Elves’ Prophecy Jodie Forrest (Seven Paws Press 0-9649113-1-0, Dec ’96, $16.95, 400pp, tp, cover by Jodie Forrest) [Rhymer] Historical fantasy novel, sequel to The Rhymer and the Ravens, a Nordic-Celtic version of the story of Tomas the Rhymer. Available from Seven Paws Press, PO Box 2345, Chapel Hill NC 27515; 919-929-4287.

Battle Hymn William R. Forstchen (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45286-0, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 362pp, pb) [Lost Regiment] Military SF novel, fifth in “The Lost Regiment” series.

Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom William R. Forstchen & Ben Ohlander (Baen 0-671-87751-8, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $5.99, 345pp, pb) [Wing Commander] SF novelization based on the computer game. Copyrighted by ORIGIN Systems.

The Four Magics William R. Forstchen & Larry Segriff (Baen 0-671-87745-3, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 284pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Fantasy novelization based on the “Fantasy Adventures” card game from Mayfair Games. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Assoc.

Villains by Necessity Eve Forward (Tor 0-812-52228-1, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $6.99, 535pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reprint (Tor 1995) humorous fantasy novel.

Camelot 30K Robert L. Forward (Tor 0-812-51647-8, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Shigemi Numaza) Reprint (Tor 1993) SF first-contact novel.

The Dig Alan Dean Foster (Warner Aspect 0-446-51853-0, Jan ’96, $19.95, 296pp, hc, cover by Bill Eaken) SF novelization based on a CD-ROM computer game. Copyrighted by LucasArts Entertainment Company.

Dinotopia Lost Alan Dean Foster (Turner 1-57036-279-3, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $21.95, 318pp, hc, cover by James Gurney) [Dinotopia] Novelization based on James Gurney’s “Dinotopia”. Pirates attack on the eve of a typhoon.

Dinotopia Lost Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #11985, Jul ’96 [Jun ’96], $10.98, 318pp, hc, cover by James Gurney) [Dinotopia] Reprint (Turner 1996) novelization based on James Gurney’s “Dinotopia”. This is similar to the Turner edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Jed the Dead Alan Dean Foster (Ace 0-441-00399-0, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 298pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) Humorous SF novel about a travelling Texan and his dead alien buddy.

Mad Amos Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39362-7, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $5.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Peter Bollinger) [Mad Amos Malone] Collection of 10 fantasy Old West stories, two original, featuring mountain man Amos Malone.

Mid-Flinx Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40644-3, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 346pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Pip & Flinx; Thranx] Reprint (Del Rey 1995) SF novel, a crossover of the “Pip and Flinx” series and Midworld.

Star Trek: Log One/Log Two Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40939-6, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $11.00, 370pp, tp) [Star Trek Log] Reprint (Ballantine 1993 as part of Star Trek: Log One/Log Two/Log Three) omnibus of two collections (both Ballantine 1974) of novelizations based on the animated Star Trek show. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Log Three/Log Four Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40940-X, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $11.00, 400pp, tp) [Star Trek Log] Reprint (Ballantine 1993 as part of Star Trek: Log One/Log Two/Log Three and Star Trek: Log Four/Log Five/Log Six) omnibus of two collections (both Ballantine 1975) of novelizations based on the animated TV show. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

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