The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Down and Out in the Ivy League J. G. Eccarius (III Publishing 1-886625-04-2, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $10.00, 125pp, tp, cover by Chip Edwards) Original collection of 12 stories, six previously published, several SF or with elements of fantasy. Available from III Publishing, PO Box 1581, Gualala CA 95445.

Pawn of Prophecy David Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-33551-1, May ’98, $3.99, 262pp, pb, cover by Laurence Schwinger) [Belgariad] Reissue (Del Rey 1982) fantasy novel, book one of “The Belgariad”. This is part of the “Classic Fantasy” promotion. 40th printing.

Polgara the Sorceress David & Leigh Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42255-4, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $6.99, 754pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Belgariad] Reprint (Voyager 1997) fantasy novel, sequel to Belgarath the Sorcerer, prequel to “The Belgariad”. An international mass market edition was released April 1998 (not seen).

The Rivan Codex David & Leigh Eddings (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42402-6, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $27.50, 394pp, hc, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Belgariad] Non-fiction collection of early pieces and related materials used in the development and writing of “The Belgariad”. First US edition (Voyager 1998).

The Rivan Codex David & Leigh Eddings (SFBC #00969, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $13.98, 394pp, hc, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Belgariad] Reprint (Voyager 1998) non-fiction guide to the world and writing of “The Belgariad”. This is similar to the Ballantine Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Bell, Book, and Murder Rosemary Edghill (Tor/Forge 0-312-86768-9, Oct ’98, $17.95, 448pp, tp) [Bast] Omnibus of three associational mystery novels featuring the white witch Bast: Speak Daggers to Her (1994), Book of Moons (1995), and The Bowl of Night (1996). Edghill is a pen name for eluki bes shahar.

Met by Moonlight Rosemary Edghill (Pinnacle 0-7860-0482-7, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $5.50, 317pp, pb) Fantasy time-travel romance. A contemporary witch finds herself in 1647 England, and strangely attracted to a notorious witch hunter. Edghill is a pen name for eluki bes shahar.

Diaspora Greg Egan (HarperPrism 0-06-105281-7, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $23.00, 290pp, hc, cover by Peter Gudynas) Stapledonian SF novel of group-mind “polises” in a far future in which most humans have moved beyond flesh and blood. First US edition (Millennium 1997).

Diaspora Greg Egan (SFBC #02517, May ’98, $11.50, 290pp, hc, cover by Peter Gudynas) Reprint (Millennium 1997) SF novel of group-mind “polises” in a far future in which most humans have moved beyond flesh and blood. This is similar to the HarperPrism edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Distress Greg Egan (HarperPrism 0-06-105727-4, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $6.50, 455pp, pb) Reprint (Millennium 1995) SF novel of a deadly virus and quantum physics.

The Book of Sea Monsters Bob Eggleton & Nigel Suckling (SFBC #112789, Sep ’98 [Oct ’98], $19.98, 112pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Paper Tiger 9/98) non-fiction art book about sea serpents mythical and historical, illustrated by Eggleton, with text by Suckling. This is similar to the Overlook Press trade paperback edition, with the same ISBN on the jacket; it lacks both price and SFBC number on the jacket; this is the only hardcover edition.

The Book of Sea Monsters Bob Eggleton & Nigel Suckling (Overlook Press 0-87951-860-X, Oct ’98, $24.95, 112pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Art book about real and mythical sea monsters, with informative text by Nigel Suckling. First US edition (Paper Tiger 1998).

Terran Force 12: Counter the Koman Robert Ekblaw (American Literary Press 1-56167-382-X, Mar ’98 [Aug ’98], $19.95, 252pp, tp) [Terran Force 12] SF space opera novel, first in a trilogy. 12 students meet friendly aliens who need help against an evil empire. A first novel. Order from American Literary Press, 8019 Belair Rd, Suite 10, Baltimore MD 21236; credit card orders 800-873-2003.

King’s Dragon Kate Elliott (DAW 0-88677-771-2, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $6.99, 623pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reprint (DAW 1997) fantasy novel, first in “The Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen-name for Alis Rasmussen.

Prince of Dogs Kate Elliott (DAW 0-88677-770-4, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $23.95, 592pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Fantasy novel, second in “The Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen-name for Alis Rasmussen.

Prince of Dogs Kate Elliott (SFBC #01948, Apr ’98, $11.98, 592pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reprint (DAW 1998) fantasy novel, second in “The Crown of Stars” series. Elliott is a pen-name for Alis Rasmussen. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Fairy Tale Alice Thomas Ellis (Moyer Bell 1-55921-254-3, Apr ’98 [May ’98], $22.95, 213pp, hc, cover by Martha Elizabeth Dawson) Somewhat satiric fantasy novel. Strange things happen in rural Wales when a woman’s obsession with having a baby brings her mother and a bickering crony to visit. First US edition (Viking UK 1996).

Starship Troopers Warren Ellis, Gordon Rennie, Jan Strnad & Bruce Jones (Dark Horse Comics 1-56971-314-6, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $16.95, tp, cover by Den Beauvais) Graphic novelization adapting and expanding on the movie based on the novel by Robert A. Heinlein. Originally published in comic-book form. Art by various artists. Introduction by Ed Neumeier. Copyrighted by TriStar Pictures.

Angry Candy Harlan Ellison (Houghton Mifflin/Mariner 0-395-92481-2, Sep ’98 [Oct ’98], $13.00, 324pp, tp, cover by David Blankenship) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1988) collection.

Slippage Harlan Ellison (Houghton Mifflin/Mariner 0-395-92482-0, Sep ’98, $13.00, 361pp, tp, cover by David Blankenship) Reprint (Ziesing 1997) collection of 25 items, most stories, all previously uncollected. Unlike the Houghton Mifflin hardcover, this has the full text of the Ziesing edition.

Ravenloft: I, Strahd: The War Against Azalin P. N. Elrod (TSR 0-7869-0754-1, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $21.99, 310pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) Vampire novelization, sequel to I, Strahd, based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR.

The Vampire Files #1: Bloodlist P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-06795-6, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 200pp, pb, cover by Frank Gambino) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reissue (Ace 1990) vampire detective novel. Ninth printing.

The Vampire Files #2: Lifeblood P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-84776-5, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $5.99, 202pp, pb, cover by Frank Gambino) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reissue (Ace 1990) vampire detective novel. Seventh printing.

The Vampire Files #3: Bloodcircle P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-06717-4, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $5.99, 202pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reissue (Ace 1990) vampire detective novel. Sixth printing.

The Vampire Files #4: Art in the Blood P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-85945-3, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $5.99, 195pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reissue (Ace 1991) vampire detective novel. Fifth printing.

The Vampire Files #5: Fire in the Blood P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-85946-1, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $5.99, 198pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reissue (Ace 1991) vampire detective novel. Fourth printing.

The Vampire Files #6: Blood on the Water P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-85947-X, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $5.99, 199pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reissue (Ace 1992) vampire detective novel. Fourth printing.

The Vampire Files: A Chill in the Blood P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-00501-2, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $20.95, 327pp, hc) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Vampire mystery, seventh in the “Vampire Files” series featuring hard-boiled vampire detective Jack Fleming.

The Vampire Files: A Chill in the Blood P. N. Elrod (SFBC #18262, Aug ’98, $10.50, 327pp, hc) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reprint (Ace 1998) vampire novel, seventh in the “Vampire Files” mystery series. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Elvira: The Boy Who Cried Werewolf Elvira & John Paragon (Berkley Boulevard 0-425-16490-X, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.50, 165pp, pb) [Elvira] Novelization of the supernatural adventures of the campy horror-flick hostess. Third in the series.

Forgotten Realms: Mortal Consequences Clayton Emery (TSR 0-7869-0683-9, Jan ’98 [Feb ’98], $5.99, 303pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) [Forgotten Realms] Novelization based on the role-playing game. Third book in the “Netheril” trilogy. Copyrighted by TSR.

Journey of the Dead Loren D. Estleman (Tor/Forge 0-312-85999-6, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $21.95, 251pp, hc) Western horror novel with supernatural elements. An ancient alchemist in Mexico meets the haunted man who killed Billy the Kid.

Wyrm Mark Fabi (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57808-1, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $5.99, 597pp, pb, cover by Eric Dinyer) Reprint (Bantam 1997) millennial SF novel about computer viruses and AIs.

The Runelords David Farland (Tor 0-312-86653-4, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $25.95, 479pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Fantasy novel, first in a series. Young Runelord prince Gaborn faces a powerful invader who has magically augmented himself by draining abilities from thousands of men. First US edition (Earthlight 4/98 as The Sum of All Men). Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton.

The Runelords David Farland (SFBC #19425, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $12.98, 479pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reprint (Earthlight 1998 as The Sum of All Men) fantasy novel, first in a series. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton.

A Girl Named Disaster Nancy Farmer (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-038635-1, Feb ’98, $4.99, 309pp, tp, cover by Robert Hunt) Reprint (Orchard US 1996) young-adult novel with fantasy elements. A Newbery Honor book.

The Dark Design Philip José Farmer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41969-3, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $12.95, 450pp, tp, cover by John Stevens) [Riverworld] Reprint (Putnam 1977) SF novel, third in the “Riverworld” series.

The Fabulous Riverboat Philip José Farmer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41968-5, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $12.95, 232pp, tp, cover by John Stevens) [Riverworld] Reprint (Putnam 1971) SF novel, second in the “Riverworld” series.

The Gods of Riverworld Philip José Farmer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41971-5, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $12.95, 320pp, tp, cover by John Stevens) [Riverworld] Reprint (Phantasia 1983) SF novel, fifth in the “Riverworld” series.

The Magic Labyrinth Philip José Farmer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41970-7, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $12.95, 398pp, tp, cover by John Stevens) [Riverworld] Reprint (Putnam 1980) SF novel, fourth in the “Riverworld” series.

Nothing Burns in Hell Philip José Farmer (Tor/Forge 0-312-86470-1, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $22.95, 287pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Associational mystery set in the dark underside of Peoria, IL.

To Your Scattered Bodies Go Philip José Farmer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41967-7, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $12.95, 217pp, tp, cover by John Stevens) [Riverworld] Reprint (Putnam 1971) Hugo-winning SF novel, first in the “Riverworld” series.

Naked Came the Farmer Philip José Farmer, et al. (Mayfly Productions 0-9624613-7-7, May ’98, $12.95, 160pp, tp) Associational humorous round-robin “rural romance and murder mystery” novel by 13 authors, published as a benefit for The Friends of the Peoria Public Library, and originally serialized in several Illinois newspapers. Authors include Philip José Farmer, Nancy Atherton, Steven Burgauer, and Tracy Knight. Order from Naked Came the Farmer, PO Box 192, Peoria IL 61650; add $3.00 postage.

The Time of Feasting Mick Farren (Tor 0-812-53874-9, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $6.99, 384pp, pb) [Time of Feasting] Reprint (Tor 1996) vampire novel.

The Root of All Evil David A. Farrow (Wyrick & Company 0-941711-36-6, May ’97 [Apr ’98], $23.95, 292pp, hc) Horror novel. A Charleston detective tracks a serial killer possessed by an evil spirit. A first novel. This is copyrighted 1997, but not seen until now.

Handling It: How I Got Rich and Famous, Made Media Stars Out of Common Street Scum and Almost Got the Girl Joe Clifford Faust (SFBC #20045, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $12.98, 567pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) Omnibus of SF advertising satires Ferman’s Devils (1996) and Boddekker’s Demons (1997). This special Guild America edition has its own ISBN 1-56865-625-4; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Against the Brotherhood Quinn Fawcett (Tor 0-812-54523-0, Oct ’98 [Nov ’98], $6.99, 310pp, pb) [Mycroft Holmes] Reprint (Forge 1997) associational mystery featuring Sherlock Holmes’s brother Mycroft; we apparently missed the hardcover edition. Fawcett is a pen name for Bill Fawcett & Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.

Embassy Row Quinn Fawcett (Tor/Forge 0-312-86363-2, Oct ’98 [Nov ’98], $24.95, 384pp, hc) [Mycroft Holmes] Associational mystery, second in the series featuring Sherlock Holmes’s brother Mycroft. Fawcett is a pen name for Bill Fawcett & Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.

The Amazon Strikes Again John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-000-2, May ’98 [Jun ’98], $15.00, 179pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel from the old British pulp era, fifth in the “Golden Amazon” series. First US edition (World’s Work 1954). The introduction by Philip Harbottle discusses the series’ development. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

Conquest of the Amazon John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-002-9, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $15.00, 130pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel from the old British pulp era, seventh in the “Golden Amazon” series. First US edition (Cosmos 1973). The introduction by Philip Harbottle discusses the series’ evolution. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

Twin of the Amazon John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-001-0, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $15.00, 160pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel from the old British pulp era, sixth in the “Golden Amazon” series. First US edition (World’s Work 1954). The introduction by Philip Harbottle discusses the series’ evolution. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears Jules Feiffer (HarperTrophy 0-06-205926-2, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $6.95, 180pp, tp, cover by Jules Feiffer) Reprint (HarperCollins 1995) young-adult fantasy/allegorical satire. Illustrated by the author.

The Still David Feintuch (Warner Aspect 0-446-60551-4, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $6.50, 578pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) Reprint (Warner Aspect 1997) fantasy novel.

Krondor The Betrayal Raymond E. Feist (Avon Eos 0-380-97715-X, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $24.00, 376pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar Legacy] Fantasy novel, book one of “The Riftwar Legacy”, set between A Darkness at Sethanon and Prince of the Blood. Midkemia is invaded by trolls and renegade humans led by dark elves. Developed when Feist was working on his “Riftwar” CD-ROM game, Betrayal at Krondor; a free CD-ROM with demo games is included.

Krondor The Betrayal Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #01541, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $11.98, 376pp, hc) [Riftwar Legacy] Reprint (Avon Eos 1998) fantasy novel, book one of “The Riftwar Legacy”, set between A Darkness at Sethanon and Prince of the Blood. This is similar to the Avon Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Rage of a Demon King Raymond E. Feist (Avon Eos 0-380-72088-4, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $6.99, 588pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar: Serpentwar] Reprint (Avon; Voyager 1997) fantasy novel, volume three in the “Serpentwar” saga.

Shards of a Broken Crown Raymond E. Feist (Avon Eos 0-380-97399-5, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $24.00, 417pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar: Serpentwar] Fantasy novel, volume four in the “Serpentwar” saga. Jimmy and Dash infiltrate enemy-held Krondor.

Shards of a Broken Crown Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #05912, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $11.98, 417pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar: Serpentwar] Reprint (Avon Eos 1998) fantasy novel, volume four in the “Serpentwar” saga. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Operation Damocles Oscar L. Fellows (Baen 0-671-57771-9, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $5.99, 328pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) SF thriller. Spies, scientists, and the military get involved in world-wide rebellion and a plot involving an orbital superweapon.

Icon: A Retrospective by the Grand Master of Fantastic Art, Frank Frazetta ed. Arnie & Cathy Fenner (Underwood Books 1-887424-41-5, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $35.00, 163pp, hc, cover by Frank Frazetta) Reprint (Underwood 1998) art book. This is the first trade edition following an OP limited edition of 1200 copies; it drops 16 pages of drawings, and has different dust-jacket art. Available from Underwood Books, PO Box 1609, Grass Valley CA 95945; add $4.00 shipping.

Spectrum 5: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 1-887424-43-1, Sep ’98, $25.00, 167+xiii, tp, cover by Donato Giancola) Art book. Fifth in a series of yearbooks of professional fantasy art, with full-color reproductions of over 200 pieces chosen by a jury. Arnie Fenner provides a discussion of the year in review. A hardcover edition (-43-1, $35.00) was announced but not seen. Available from Underwood Books, PO Box 1609, Grass Valley CA 95945; add $4.00 shipping.

Spectrum 5: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (SFBC 1-887424-43-1, Jan ’99 [Nov ’98], $19.98, 167+xiii, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (Underwood 1998) art book. This is apparently the only hardcover printing; the ISBN above was listed with the Underwood trade paper edition. This lacks an SFBC number.

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