The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Boulevard 1-57297-234-3, Apr ’97 [Mar ’97], $5.99, 223pp, pb, cover by Dave Dorman) [Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights] Young-adult Star Wars novelization, #8 in the series.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Boulevard 1-57297-297-1, Oct ’97 [Sep ’97], $5.99, 215pp, pb, cover by Dave Dorman) [Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights] Young-adult Star Wars novelization, tenth in the series. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights: The Emperor’s Plague Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Boulevard 1-57297-331-5, Jan ’98 [Dec ’97], $5.99, 208pp, pb, cover by Dave Dorman) [Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights] Young-adult Star Wars novelization, #11 in the series, and final book in the current story arc. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars Tales ed. Kevin J. Anderson (SFBC #16087, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $14.98, 857pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Star Wars] Omnibus of three anthologies of stories set in the Star Wars universe: Star Wars: Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina, Star Wars: Tales of the Bounty Hunters, and Star Wars: Tales from Jabba’s Palace. This has a new ISBN, 1-56865-389-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

War of the Worlds: Global Dispatches ed. Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57598-8, Jun ’97 [May ’97], $6.50, 339pp, pb, cover by Roger Dean & Tim White) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1996) original anthology of 19 “eyewitness tales” of Wells’s classic invasion.

Thirsty M. T. Anderson (Candlewick Press 0-7636-0048-2, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $17.99, 249pp, hc, cover by Greg Spalenka) Young-adult vampire novel set in a New England beset by inhuman creatures. A first novel. There is probably an earlier (or simultaneous) British edition.

All One Universe Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-53909-5, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $9.99, 270pp, tp, cover by Vincent Di Fate) Reprint (Tor 1996) collection of 18 pieces, a mix of fiction and non-fiction.

The Fleet of Stars Poul Anderson (Tor 0-312-86036-6, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $24.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars] SF novel, fourth in the “Harvest of Stars” series.

Harvest the Fire Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-55375-6, Nov ’97 [Oct ’97], $5.99, 190pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars] Reprint (Tor 1995) SF novella set in the future history begun in Harvest of Stars.

The Saturn Game Poul Anderson (SFBC #13972, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $7.98, 151pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) SF novella; first individual publication. Introduction by David G. Hartwell. Part of the SFBC Collection, winner of both the Hugo and Nebula awards; it has ISBN 1-56865-274-7. This is a special offering, available for $2.98 with any purchase.

Tau Zero Poul Anderson (SFBC #14776, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $7.98, 160pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky) Reprint (Doubleday 1970) classic SF novel.

War of the Gods Poul Anderson (Tor 0-312-86315-2, Oct ’97 [Sep ’97], $22.95, 304pp, hc, cover by James C. Tyler) Historical fantasy novel based on the saga of Hadding, legendary Viking warrior.

Characters of the Long Sun Whorl Michael Andre-Driussi (Sirius Fiction, Dec ’97, $5.00, 34pp, ph) [Book of the Long Sun] Chapbook non-fiction, a listing of the 192 named mortal characters in Gene Wolfe’s “The Book of the Long Sun”. Under each name, details about the character are listed, with the volume and page number on which the information appears. This is the first in a series of four booklets on the “Long Sun” series. Order from Sirius Fiction, PO Box 460430, San Francisco CA 94146-0430; add $1.00 postage.

Vance Space Michael Andre-Driussi (Sirius Fiction, Dec ’97, $5.00, ph) Chapbook non-fiction guide, in almanac form, to the worlds of Jack Vance’s SF. Relevant novels are cited; includes maps, and a timeline linking the majority of Vance’s SF. Order from Sirius Fiction, PO Box 460430, San Francisco CA 94146-0430; add $1.00 postage.

Heart Song V. C. AndrewsR (Pocket 0-671-53472-6, Jun ’97, $6.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Logan Family] Associational gothic horror novel in the “Logan Family” series, sequel to Melody. A hardcover edition (0-671-53468-8, $23.00) was announced but not seen. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Virginia C. Andrews Trust and the Vanda Partnership.

Unfinished Symphony V. C. AndrewsR (Pocket 0-671-53473-4, Dec ’97 [Nov ’97], $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Logan Family] Associational gothic horror novel, third in the “Logan Family” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Virginia C. Andrews Trust and the Vanda Partnership.

Singers of Strange Songs: A Celebration of Brian Lumley ed. Scott David Aniolowski (Chaosium 1-56882-104-2, Aug ’97 [Sep ’97], $12.95, 238pp, tp, cover by H. E. Fassl) Original anthology 13 Lovecraftian horror stories and one poem; the poem and two stories by Lumley are reprints. Authors include Don D’Ammassa, Donald R. Burleson, and Tina L. Jens. Order from Chaosium, 950 56th St, Oakland CA 94608.

Anne McCaffrey’s The Unicorn Girl ed. Anon. (HarperPrism 0-06-105540-9, Dec ’97 [Nov ’97], $22.00, 135pp, hc, cover by John Ennis) Original anthology of three stories and related informational pieces. Full-color illustrations are by various artists. Named authors are Mickey Zucker Reichert, Jody Lynn Nye, and Roman R. Ranieri. Packaged and copyrighted by BIG Entertainment.

Lords of the Night ed. Anon. (Zebra 0-8217-5593-5, Mar ’97, $4.99, 320pp, pb) Original anthology of three dark-fantasy romance novellas by Janice Bennett, Sara Blayne, and Monique Ellis.

Margaret Weis’ Testament of the Dragon ed. Anon. (HarperPrism 0-06-105543-3, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $22.00, 105pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) Original anthology of three stories and related informational pieces, “created by” Margaret Weis and David Baldwin, described on the cover as an illustrated “novel.” Named authors are Jeff Grubb, J. Robert King, and Janet Pack. Packaged and copyrighted by Big Entertainment. Illustrated by Steve Lieber and Rags Morales.

The Star Wars Trilogy ed. Anon. (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38438-5, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $5.99, 471pp, pb) [Star Wars] Reissue (Del Rey 1987) omnibus of the three movie novelizations, Star Wars by George Lucas (1976), The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut (1980), and Return of the Jedi by James Kahn (1983). Fifteenth printing.

The Star Wars Trilogy ed. Anon. (SFBC #17284, Sep ’97 [Oct ’97], $14.98, 500pp, hc, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 1987) omnibus of the three movie novelizations, Star Wars by George Lucas (1976), The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut (1980), and Return of the Jedi by James Kahn (1983). This has no price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Cradle of Splendor Patricia Anthony (Ace 0-441-00426-1, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $5.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Mark Smollin) Reprint (Ace 1996) near-future SF novel about Brazil’s very strange first space launch.

Eating Memories Patricia Anthony (First Books/Old Earth Books 1-882968-17-4, Aug ’97 [Sep ’97], $15.00, 334pp, tp, cover by Lissanne Lake) Collection of 28 stories, three previously unpublished, each introduced by the author. Introduction by Charles C. Ryan. Printed in conjunction with Anthony’s appearance at Disclave 1997. A hardcover (-16-6, $25) and limited, numbered edition (-15-8, $85.00) were announced but not seen. Order from First Books, PO Box 2449, Woburn MA 01888-0849.

God’s Fires Patricia Anthony (Ace 0-441-00407-5, Apr ’97 [Mar ’97], $22.95, 371pp, hc) SF historical novel of alien visitors in Portugal during the Inquisition.

Castle Roogna Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41851-4, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 256pp, tp, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1979) humorous fantasy novel, volume three in the “Xanth” series.

Centaur Aisle Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41852-2, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 274pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1982) humorous fantasy novel, volume four in the “Xanth” series.

The Continuing Xanth Saga Piers Anthony (Random House Value Publishing 0-517-18337-4, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $13.99, 711pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Xanth] Omnibus of three “Xanth” novels, fourth through sixth in the series: Centaur Aisle (1981), Ogre, Ogre (1982), Night Mare (1982). This is an instant remainder edition.

Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41856-5, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 273pp, tp, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1985) humorous fantasy novel, volume eight in the “Xanth” series.

Dragon on a Pedestal Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41855-7, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 269pp, tp, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1983) humorous fantasy novel, volume seven in the “Xanth” series.

Faun and Games Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-86162-1, Oct ’97 [Sep ’97], $23.95, 320pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Humorous fantasy novel, 21st in the “Xanth” series.

Golem in the Gears Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41857-3, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 246pp, tp, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1986) humorous fantasy novel, volume nine in the “Xanth” series.

Hope of Earth Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-86340-3, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $24.95, 416pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Geodyssey] Fantasy novel, book three in the “Geodyssey” series.

Night Mare Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41854-9, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 278pp, tp, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1983) humorous fantasy novel, volume six in the “Xanth” series.

Ogre, Ogre Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41853-0, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 273pp, tp, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1982) humorous fantasy novel, volume five in the “Xanth” series.

The Source of Magic Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41850-6, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 255pp, tp, cover by Doug Beekman) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1979) humorous fantasy novel, volume two in the “Xanth” series.

A Spell for Chameleon Piers Anthony (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41849-2, Jul ’97 [Aug ’97], $11.00, 256pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Xanth] Reprint (Del Rey 1977) humorous fantasy novel, volume one in the “Xanth” series.

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