The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The Golden Compass Philip Pullman (BOMC/QPBC, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $12.95, 399pp, tp, cover by Eric Rohmann) [His Dark Materials] Reprint (Scholastic UK 1995 as His Dark Materials: Northern Lights) young-adult fantasy novel; this is a trade paperback replica of the Knopf 1996 hardcover edition.

The Golden Compass Philip Pullman (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41335-0, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $5.99, 351pp, pb) [His Dark Materials] Reprint (Scholastic UK 1995 as His Dark Materials: Northern Lights) young-adult alternate-world fantasy. The cover notes a non-existent introduction by Terry Brooks.

His Dark Materials 2: The Subtle Knife Philip Pullman (Knopf 0-679-87925-0, Jul ’97, $20.00, 326pp, hc, cover by Eric Rohmann) [His Dark Materials] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the trilogy “His Dark Materials”. Seeking her father, Lyra travels to another world, finding a boy from our world.

Defending the Sword Gina Quilici (Commonwealth Publications 1-55197-120-8, 1996 [Sep ’97], $4.99, 347pp, pb) Fantasy novel. A young woman will inherit great powers and a destiny she doesn’t want. This is copyrighted 1995, and states “published 1996”; not seen until now. The ISBN on the copyright page is -087-2.

Ishmael Daniel Quinn (Bantam/Turner 0-553-07875-5, Dec ’97 [Nov ’97], $23.95, 273pp, hc, cover by Tim Jacobus) [Ishmael] Reissue (Bantam/Turner 1992) SF novel told through philosphical conversations between a man and a gorilla. This is the fifth-anniversary edition, with a new preface by the author. Third printing.

My Ishmael Daniel Quinn (Bantam 0-553-10636-8, Dec ’97 [Nov ’97], $23.95, 274pp, hc, cover by Claude Anderson) [Ishmael] Philosophical SF novel, sequel to Ishmael. The telepathic gorilla has a female student.

DragonLance Fifth Age: The Day of the Tempest Jean Rabe (TSR 0-7869-0668-5, Aug ’97 [Sep ’97], $5.99, 309pp, tp, cover by Jeff Easley) [DragonLance: Dragons of a New Age] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR.

The Dragon’s Touchstone Irene Radford (DAW 0-88677-744-5, Jun ’97 [May ’97], $5.99, 380pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Dragon Nimbus] Fantasy novel, fourth in the “Dragon Nimbus” series.

The Last Battlemage Irene Radford (DAW 0-88677-774-7, Jan ’98 [Dec ’97], $6.99, 368pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Dragon Nimbus] Fantasy novel, “Dragon Nimbus History #2”, fifth book overall in series.

Dean Koontz: A Writer’s Biography Katherine Ramsland (HarperPrism 0-06-105271-X, Nov ’97 [Oct ’97], $24.00, 508pp, hc) Non-fiction, biography. Includes index, and chronologies of articles, books, and short fiction. [Dean R. Koontz]

The Anne Rice Reader ed. Katherine Ramsland (Ballantine 0-345-40267-7, Feb ’97, $12.00, 359pp, tp) Nonfiction. A collection of 17 essays, articles, and interpretations of Rice’s works by journalists, scholars, and fellow authors, plus two previously uncollected early stories by Rice. [Anne Rice]

The Dog King Christoph Ransmayr (Knopf 0-679-45057-2, 1997 [Jul ’97], $24.00, 355pp, hc) Literary alternate history novel in which plans to de-industrialize Germany after WWII were carried out. Translated from the German Morbus Kitahara (S. Fischer 1995) by John E. Woods. First US edition (Chatto & Windus 1997). Winner of the 1996 Aristeion Prize.

Dragon Star: Book I: Stronghold Melanie Rawn (DAW 0-88677-482-9, Aug ’97, $6.99, 588pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Dragon Star] Reissue (DAW 1990) fantasy novel, first in the “Dragon Star” trilogy. Tenth printing.

Exiles 1: The Ruins of Ambrai Melanie Rawn (DAW 0-88677-668-6, Mar ’97 [May ’97], $6.99, 839pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Exiles] Reissue (DAW 1994) fantasy novel, first in the “Exiles” series. Fourth printing.

Exiles 2: The Mageborn Traitor Melanie Rawn (DAW 0-88677-730-5, Mar ’97 [Feb ’97], $23.95, 611pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Exiles] Fantasy novel, second in the “Exiles” series. Cailet’s new Mage Academy is threatened by a Malerissi infiltrator.

Exiles 2: The Mageborn Traitor Melanie Rawn (SFBC #15521, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $11.98, 611pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Exiles] Reprint (DAW 1997) fantasy novel, second in the “Exiles” series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Golden Key Melanie Rawn, Jennifer Roberson & Kate Elliott (DAW 0-88677-746-1, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $6.99, 889pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) Reprint (DAW 1996) fantasy novel of Renaissance-style art and politics.

Night Hunter Michael Reaves (Tor 0-812-51994-9, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $5.99, 276pp, pb, cover by Barry Appell) Reprint (Tor 1995) vampire novel/police procedural set in L.A.

Beneath the Gated Sky Robert Reed (Tor 0-312-86269-5, Sep ’97 [Aug ’97], $23.95, 347pp, hc, cover by Paul Lehr) [Beyond the Veil of Stars] SF novel, sequel to Beyond the Veil of Stars.

Princess Nevermore Dian Curtis Regan (Scholastic/Point 0-590-45759-4, Sep ’97 [Aug ’97], $4.50, 232pp, pb, cover by Suzanne Duranceau) Reprint (Scholastic 1995) young-adult fantasy novel.

Xenograffiti: Essays on Fantastic Literature Robert Reginald (Borgo Press 0-8095-1900-3, 1996 [Feb ’97], $23.00, 223pp, tp) Non-fiction, collection of 30 critical essays from the last 25 years. Includes selected reviews, obituaries, and three indexes (general, by author, and by character). Available from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845; 909-884-5813; for credit card fax 909-884-4942; add $2.50 postage.

BP 250: An Annotated Bibliography of the First 250 Publications of the Borgo Press, 1975-1996 Robert Reginald & Mary A. Burgess (Borgo Press 0-8095-1206-8, 1996 [Feb ’97], $21.00, 190pp, tp) Non-fiction, reference. An annotated bibliography of the first 250 publications of Borgo and affiliated imprints, plus lists of titles acquired from other firms. Includes an introduction by Reginald, and indexes by series, title, and author. Limited to 100 signed and numbered copies. Available from Borgo Press, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845; 909-884-5813; for credit card fax 909-884-4942; add $2.50 postage.

Prince of Demons Mickey Zucker Reichert (DAW 0-88677-759-3, Nov ’97 [Oct ’97], $6.99, 704pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Renshai Chronicles] Reprint (DAW 1996) fantasy novel, second in the “Renshai Chronicles”.

Arthur C. Clarke: A Critical Companion Robin Anne Reid (Greenwood Press 0-313-29529-8, Sep ’97 [Nov ’97], $29.95, 205pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical guide to Clarke’s recent solo novels. Includes a brief biography, bibliography, and index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [Arthur C. Clarke]

Wind from a Foreign Sky Katya Reimann (Tor 0-812-54933-3, Apr ’97 [Mar ’97], $6.99, 379pp, pb, cover by Ed Gazsi) [Tielmaran Chronicles] Reprint (Tor 1996) fantasy novel. A young country witch opposes powerful religious zealots.

Pale Phoenix Kathryn Reiss (Scholastic 0-590-48405-2, Oct ’97 [Nov ’97], $4.99, 326pp, pb) [Time Windows] Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1994) young-adult time-travel fantasy novel, sequel to Time Windows.

Birthright: The Book of Man Mike Resnick (Farthest Star 1-57090-044-2, Sep ’97, $14.95, 287pp, tp, cover by Peggy Ranson) Reprint (NAL/Signet 1982) SF novel spanning the entire existence of mankind, and establishing the “Birthright Universe” in which much of Resnick’s work is set; a timeline of such works (through 1995) is included in the author’s afterword. Foreword by Raymond E. Feist. Order from Farthest Star, 65 Macedonia Road, Alexander NC 28701; credit card orders 800-472-0438.

Santiago Mike Resnick (Tor 0-812-52256-7, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $6.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Santiago] Reissue (Tor 1986) SF frontier novel. Third printing.

The Widowmaker Reborn Mike Resnick (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57161-3, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $5.99, 297pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Widowmaker] SF novel of a bounty hunter in the lawless frontier worlds. Book two in the “Widowmaker” trilogy.

Alternate Tyrants ed. Mike Resnick (Tor 0-812-54835-3, Apr ’97 [Mar ’97], $11.99, 337pp, tp, cover by Barclay Shaw) Anthology of 20 alternate-history stories, mostly original.

Girls for the Slime God ed. Mike Resnick (Obscura Press 0-9659569-0-3, Sep ’97 [Aug ’97], $15.00, 216pp, tp, cover by Peggy Ranson) Anthology of four old-time pulp stories about women carried off by non-humans. Stories are by Isaac Asimov and Henry Kutter. Resnick’s introduction, an essay by William Knoles, and the afterword by Barry N. Malzberg discuss such stories; there is also a script for a masquerade performance by Carol Resnick. Order from Wunzenzierohs Publishing, PO Box 1992, Ames IA 50010-1992; add $3.00 postage.

Return of the Dinosaurs ed. Mike Resnick & Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-753-4, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $5.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Original anthology of 23 dinosaur stories, with an introduction by Mike Resnick. Authors include Esther Friesner, Maureen F. McHugh, Gene Wolfe, and David Gerrold.

Sherlock Holmes in Orbit ed. Mike Resnick & Martin H. Greenberg (MJF Books 1-56731-182-2, Jan ’97 [Mar ’97], $8.98, 374pp, hc, cover by Jim Warren) [Sherlock Holmes] Reprint (DAW 1995) original anthology of 26 Holmesian stories with elements of SF or fantasy.

Magic City Jewell Parker Rhodes (HarperCollins 0-06-018732-8, Jun ’97, $23.00, 271pp, hc, cover by Amanda Ward) Historical novel with supernatural elements.

Interview with the Vampire Anne Rice (Ballantine 0-345-40964-7, Mar ’97, $14.00, 341pp, tp, cover by Michael Deas) [Vampire Chronicles] Reissue (Knopf 1976) vampire horror novel. First Ballantine trade edition. This is a 20th anniversary edition.

Memnoch the Devil Anne Rice (Ballantine 0-345-40967-1, Jul ’97 [Jun ’97], $7.99, 434pp, pb, cover by Larry Schwinger) [Vampire Chronicles] Reprint (Knopf 1995) dark fantasy novel, fifth book in “The Vampire Chronicles”. There was an international mass market edition released August 1996; this is the first domestic mass market edition.

The Queen of the Damned Anne Rice (Ballantine 0-345-41962-6, Oct ’97 [Dec ’97], $14.00, 448pp, tp, cover by Christopher Pugliese) [Vampire Chronicles] Reprint (Knopf 1988) dark fantasy novel, third book in “The Vampire Chronicles”.

Servant of the Bones Anne Rice (Ballantine 0-345-40966-3, Aug ’97, $14.00, 387pp, tp) [Azriel] Reprint (Knopf; Chatto & Windus 1996) horror novel, first in a new trilogy featuring Azriel, an ancient Babylonian transformed into a powerful spirit.

The Tale of the Body Thief Anne Rice (Ballantine 0-345-41963-4, Oct ’97 [Dec ’97], $14.00, 430pp, tp, cover by Christopher Pugliese) [Vampire Chronicles] Reprint (Knopf; Chatto & Windus 1992) dark fantasy novel, fourth book in “The Vampire Chronicles”.

The Vampire Lestat Anne Rice (Ballantine 0-345-41964-2, Oct ’97 [Dec ’97], $14.00, 481pp, tp, cover by Christopher Pugliese) [Vampire Chronicles] Reprint (Knopf 1985) dark fantasy novel, second book in “The Vampire Chronicles”.

Violin Anne Rice (Random House/Knopf 0-679-43302-3, Oct ’97, $25.95, 289pp, hc, cover by Guido Reni) Ghost novel, a standalone. A young woman who dreams of becoming a great musician is preyed upon by a ghost violinist — until the ghost of Beethoven intervenes. First US edition (Chatto & Windus 1997).

Music from the Dead Bebe Faas Rice (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-106457-2, Apr ’97 [Mar ’97], $3.99, 193pp, pb, cover by Jeff Walker) Young-adult horror novel. Summer renters discover their place in Maine is haunted.

The Star Dwarves Trilogy David J. Richardson (StarsEnd Creations 1-889120-06-5, 1997 [Feb ’97], $12.95, 244pp, tp) Reprint (Northwest 1995 as The Star Dwarves Travesty) humorous SF novel, a parody of Star Wars. Order from StarsEnd Creations, 8547 East Arapahoe Rd. #J224, Greenwood Village, CO 80112.

Kasper in the Glitter Philip Ridley (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-45799-2, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $15.99, 204pp, hc, cover by Chris Schmidt) Young-adult fantasy novel. A boy from Nowhere has to go to the city of Glitter to recover his mother’s brooch. Illustrated by Chris Riddell. First US edition (Viking UK 1994).

The Serpent Garden Judith Merkle Riley (Penguin 0-14-025880-9, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $12.95, 467pp, tp, cover by Bryan Leister) Reprint (Viking 1996) historical novel with supernatural elements.

Oz and Beyond: The Fantasy World of L. Frank Baum Michael O. Riley (University Press of Kansas 0-7006-0832-X, May ’97 [Dec ’97], $29.95, 286pp, hc, cover by John R. Neill) Non-fiction. Critical exploration of Baum’s fantasies, and the influence of Oz on American popular culture. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. [L. Frank Baum]

Ceremony in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 0-425-15762-8, May ’97 [Apr ’97], $5.99, 329pp, pb) [Eve Dallas] Near-future SF mystery novel, fifth in the “Eve Dallas” series. A cop’s death is connected to Satanists. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. Berkley is packaging these as “romantic suspense.”

Vengeance in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 0-425-16039-4, Oct ’97 [Sep ’97], $6.50, 357pp, pb) [Eve Dallas] Near-future SF mystery novel, sixth in the “Eve Dallas” series. Clues from serial murders point to Eve’s nemesis, her husband’s abrasive butler Summerset. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. Berkley is packaging these as “romantic suspense.”

Daughter of the Lion Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-88677-324-5, Aug ’97 [Jul ’97], $5.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Corey Wolfe) [Cheysuli] Reissue (DAW 1989) fantasy novel, sixth book of the “Chronicles of the Cheysuli”. Eighth printing.

Lady of the Glen Jennifer Roberson (Kensington 1-57566-129-2, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $14.95, 420pp, tp, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) Reprint (Kensington 1996) associational Scottish historical romance.

A Pride of Princes Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-88677-261-3, Aug ’97 [Sep ’97], $6.99, 453pp, pb, cover by Julek Heller) [Cheysuli] Reissue (DAW 1988) fantasy novel, fifth book of the “Chronicles of the Cheysuli”. Seventh printing.

A Tapestry of Lions Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-88677-524-8, Aug ’97 [Nov ’97], $6.99, 541pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Cheysuli] Reissue (DAW 1992) fantasy novel, eighth book of the “Chronicles of the Cheysuli”. Fourth printing.

Highwaymen: Robbers and Rogues ed. Jennifer Roberson (DAW 0-88677-732-1, Jun ’97 [May ’97], $5.99, 392pp, pb, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) Original anthology of 23 fantasy stories about fantasy highwaymen inspired loosely by the poem “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes, reprinted here. Authors include Esther Friesner, Melanie Rawn, Jennifer Roberson, Janny Wurts, and Dennis L. McKiernan.

Conan the Bold John Maddox Roberts (Tor 0-812-55210-5, Jun ’97 [May ’97], $5.99, 282pp, pb, cover by Ken Kelly) [Conan] Reissue (Tor 1989) Sword & Sorcery novelization based on the character created by Robert E. Howard. Copyrighted by Conan Properties. Third printing.

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