The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Dreaming Metal Melissa Scott (Tor 0-312-86658-5, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $14.95, 318pp, tp) [Dreamships] Reprint (Tor 1997) SF novel, set in the world of Dreamships.

The Shapes of Their Hearts Melissa Scott (Tor 0-312-85877-9, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $22.95, 301pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) SF novel. An AI merged with the mind of a prophet becomes a godlike being that spreads its message through terrorism.

The Shapes of Their Hearts Melissa Scott (SFBC #19150, Sep ’98, $11.50, 301pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel of an AI merged with the mind of a prophet. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Trouble and Her Friends Melissa Scott (Tor 0-812-52213-3, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $6.99, 379pp, pb, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) Reissue (Tor 1994) cyberpunk SF novel. Winner of a 1995 Lambda Award. Second printing.

Great Apes Will Self (Grove 0-8021-3576-5, Sep ’98, $12.00, 404pp, tp, cover by Daniel Lee) Reprint (Bloomsbury 1997) satiric literary fantasy novel looking at mankind as apes.

The Twilight Zone: Complete Stories Rod Serling (TV Books 1-57500-111-X, Nov ’98, $22.95, 413pp, hc) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1986 as Stories from the Twilight Zone) omnibus/collection of 19 short stories previously collected in Stories from the Twilight Zone (1960), More Stories from the Twilight Zone (1961), and New Stories from the Twilight Zone (1962). Introduction by T.E.D. Klein. Order from TV Books, 1619 Broadway, Ninth Floor, New York NY 10019.

Arrowdreams: An Anthology of Alternate Canadas ed. Mark Shainblum & John Dupuis (Nuage Editions 0-921-833-51-2, Jan ’98 [Feb ’98], C$19.95, 191pp, tp, cover by Paul McDonell) Anthology of 12 alternate history stories. Authors include Edo van Belkom, Dave Duncan, Nancy Kilpatrick, and Jean-Louis Trudel & Yves Meynard. Order from Nuage Editions, PO Box 206, RPO Corydon, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3M 3S7.

Voice in the Mirror: Will the Final Apocalypse Be Averted? Lee Shargel (Oughten House/Inner Eye 1-880666-54-5, Mar ’97 [Apr ’98], $23.95, 228pp, hc) SF/UFO novel, first book of the “Chulosian Chronicles”. Delphinoid aliens from Vega warn Earth of an approaching wave of deadly space radiation. This is dated 1997, but not seen until now. Order from Inner Eye Books, Oughten House Publications, PO Box 2008, Livermore CA 94551-2008; credit card orders 888-ORDER IT; 510-447-2332.

The Law of War William Shatner (Ace/Putnam 0-399-14360-2, Jun ’98 [May ’98], $23.95, 309pp, hc, cover by Sean Beavers) [Man O’ War] SF novel, sequel to Man O’ War. Hawkes finds being Prime Minister of Mars tougher than he expected.

Quest for Tomorrow: In Alien Hands William Shatner (HarperPrism 0-06-105743-6, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $5.99, 404pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Quest for Tomorrow] Reprint (HarperPrism 1997) SF novel, second in the series.

Star Trek: Avenger William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Pocket 0-671-55131-0, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $6.50, 370pp, pb, cover by James Wang) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1997) Star Trek novelization, sequel to Star Trek: The Return. Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens are acknowledged as collaborators on the title page only. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Odyssey William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Pocket 0-671-02547-3, Sep ’98 [Aug ’98], $14.00, 309+371+370pp, tp) Omnibus of three Star Trek novelizations: The Ashes of Eden (1995), The Return (1996), Avenger (1997). Shatner’s co-authors are credited on the title page and inside back cover only. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Spectre William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Pocket 0-671-00878-1, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $23.00, 372pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization, first of two parts. Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens are acknowledged as collaborators on the title page and back jacket flap only. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Spectre William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens (SFBC #18656, Sep ’98, $11.50, 372pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1998) Star Trek novelization. This is similar to the Pocket edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Illuminatus! Trilogy Robert Shea & Robert Anton Wilson (MJF Books 1-56731-237-3, Feb ’98, $12.95, 805pp, hc) [Illuminatus] Reprint (Dell 1984) omnibus of three fantasy conspiracy novels (all from 1975): The Eye in the Pyramid, The Golden Apple, and Leviathan. This is an instant remainder edition. The only copyright date given is 1975.

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms Robert Sheckley (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43155-3, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $5.99, 244pp, pb) [Babylon 5] Novelization based on the TV movie. Copyrighted by Warner Bros.

Godshome Robert Sheckley (Tor 0-312-86804-9, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $22.95, 251pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Humorous fantasy novel. Chaos erupts when a naive professor of comparative mythology invites gods back to earth.

Soma Blues Robert Sheckley (Tor/Forge 0-312-86579-1, Feb ’98 [Jan ’98], $13.95, 222pp, tp, cover by Thomas Canty) Reprint (Forge 1997) associational mystery novel.

Aftermath Charles Sheffield (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37893-7, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $13.95, 452pp, tp, cover by Paul Youll) [Aftermath] Near-future post-holocaust SF novel. The Alpha Centauri supernova devastates earth.

The Billion Dollar Boy Charles Sheffield (Tor 0-812-53891-9, Jul ’98 [Jun ’98], $5.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Vincent di Fate) [Jupiter] Reprint (Tor 1997) young-adult SF novel, second in the “Jupiter” series.

Convergent Series Charles Sheffield (Baen 0-671-87791-7, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $6.99, 564pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Heritage Universe] Omnibus of two SF novels in the “Heritage Universe”: Summertide (1990) and Divergence (1991). A publisher’s note indicates they have been revised for this edition, but there is no evidence of significant change, nor updated copyrights.

The Cyborg from Earth Charles Sheffield (Tor 0-312-86407-8, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $22.95, 286pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Jupiter] Young-adult SF novel in the “Jupiter” series. The family screw-up is sent to space to fight a cyborg rebellion.

The Cyborg from Earth Charles Sheffield (Tor 0-812-57184-3, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $5.99, 286pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Jupiter] Reprint (Tor 1998) young-adult SF novel in the “Jupiter” series.

Putting Up Roots Charles Sheffield (Tor 0-812-53892-7, Nov ’98 [Oct ’98], $5.99, 247pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Jupiter] Reprint (Tor 1997) young-adult SF novel, third in the “Jupiter” series.

Frankenstein Mary Shelley (Penguin/Viking Children’s Books 0-670-87801-4, Aug ’98 [Oct ’98], $17.99, 255pp, tp, cover by Philippe Munch) [Frankenstein] Reprint (Lackington 1818) classic horror novel. This is part of “The Whole Story” series for young adults, extensively illustrated with period art and new drawings by Philippe Munch, with explanatory captions providing historical background; it was originally published in France (Gallimard 1997). A hardcover edition (-87800-6, $25.99) was announced but not seen.

Maurice, or The Fisher’s Cot Mary Shelley (Random House/Knopf/Borzoi 0-375-40473-2, 1998 [Oct ’98], $20.00, 179pp, hc, cover by Reginald Easton) Associational non-genre short story about a boy stolen and raised by a fisherman’s wife. The story was only recently discovered in Italy, and is copyrighted by finders Andrea & Christina Dazzi; the latter also provides a brief preface. A lengthy biographical and critical introduction by Claire Tomalin notes contrasts in the story’s themes to those of Frankenstein. A transcription of the author’s original text, with emendations, is included. First US edition; apparently published in “slightly different form” by Viking UK (not seen).

Lieutenant Rick Shelley (Ace 0-441-00568-3, Oct ’98 [Sep ’98], $5.99, 268pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Meyers) [Dirigent Mercenary Corps] Military SF novel, second in the “Dirigent Mercenary Corps” trilogy.

Officer-Cadet Rick Shelley (Ace 0-441-00526-8, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $5.99, 281pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Dirigent Mercenary Corps] Military SF novel of the “Dirigent Mercenary Corps”. An unjustly expelled military-academy cadet is determined to prove himself in the DMC.

Chasing the Cosmic Wind Greg Shelton (Sterling House 1-56315-X, 1998 [Oct ’98], $19.95, 182pp, tp) SF novel. A spacecraft crashes off Maui and aliens invade human bodies to communicate.

Starfist: School of Fire David Sherman & Dan Cragg (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40623-0, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $5.99, 338pp, pb, cover by Jean Targete) [Starfist] Military SF novel, second in a series about 25th-century Marines.

Starfist: Steel Gauntlet David Sherman & Dan Cragg (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42526-X, Jan ’99 [Dec ’98], $5.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Jean Targete) [Starfist] Military SF novel, third in a series about 25th-century Marines.

Highlander: The Captive Soul Josepha Sherman (Warner Aspect 0-446-60571-9, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $5.99, 216pp, pb) [Highlander] Fantasy novelization based on the TV show based on the movie. Copyrighted by Warner Books.

Son of Darkness Josepha Sherman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45666-1, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $5.99, 300pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) Contemporary fantasy novel. A New York museum curator faces a demon with the help of an extra-dimensional renegade.

Son of Darkness Josepha Sherman (SFBC #18676, Sep ’98, $8.98, 300pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) Reprint (Roc 1998) contemporary fantasy novel. This is the first hardcover edition, and has ISBN 1-56865-828-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek: Vulcan’s Forge Josepha Sherman & Susan Shwartz (Pocket 0-671-00927-3, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $6.50, 328pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 1997) Star Trek novel. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Merlin’s Kin: Tales of the Heroic Magician ed. Josepha Sherman (August House 0-87483-519-4, Oct ’98, $11.95, 192pp, tp, cover by David Mattingly) Associational folklore collection of 30 tales about magicians from around the world, retold by Sherman. Includes notes and bibliography. A hardcover edition (-523-2, $21.95) was announced but not seen. Available from August House, PO Box 3223, Little Rock AR 72203; orders 800-284-8784.

Dogland Will Shetterly (Tor 0-312-86605-4, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $15.95, 445pp, tp) [Dogland] Reprint (Tor 1997) magic realism/quasi-autobiographical novel set in 1950s Florida.

The Alleluia Files Sharon Shinn (Ace 0-441-00505-5, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $13.95, 474pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Archangel] SF novel, third in the “Archangel” series.

Jovah’s Angel Sharon Shinn (Ace 0-441-00519-5, Apr ’98 [Mar ’98], $6.50, 358pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Archangel] Reprint (Ace 1997) SF novel, sequel to Archangel.

Black Butterflies: A Flock on the Dark Side John Shirley (Mark V. Ziesing 0-929480-86-4, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $16.95, 252pp, tp, cover by John Bergin) Collection of 17 horror stories, divided into stories of “This World” and nine surreal or supernatural stories of “That World”. Illustrated by John Bergin. Foreword by Paula Guran. Order from Mark V. Ziesing, PO Box 76, Shingletown CA 96088.

Tales from Tethedril ed. Scott Siegel (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39444-5, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $6.99, 294pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) Original shared-world anthology of nine fantasy stories, based on an R.A. Salvatore story set on the world of Tethedril. Authors include Douglas Niles, Ed Greenwood, and Elaine Cunningham. Copyrighed by Siegel & Siegel Ltd.

Alternative Alices: Visions & Revisions of Lewis Carroll’s Alice Books ed. Carolyn Sigler (University Press of Kentucky 0-8131-2028-4, Dec ’97 [Mar ’98], $34.00, 391+xxiii, hc, cover by Arthur Hughes) Anthology of 20 stories inspired by Alice in Wonderland, and originally published between 1869 and 1930. Authors include Christina Rossetti, Frances Hodgson Burnett, E. Nesbit, and Saki. Sigler’s introduction discusses the popularity of “Alice” and its influence. Stories have individual introductions as well, and are categorized as subversive, didactic, sentimental, or political parody. A selected bibliography is included. A trade paperback edition (-0932-9, $20.00) was announced but not seen. Order from the University Press of Kentucky, 663 S Limestone St, Lexington KY 40508.

The Alien Years Robert Silverberg (HarperPrism 0-06-105035-0, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $24.00, 428pp, hc, cover by Michael Herring) SF novel of one family’s reaction to alien occupation of Earth. First US edition (Voyager 2/98).

The Alien Years Robert Silverberg (SFBC #00158, Nov ’98, $11.98, 428pp, hc, cover by Michael Herring) Reprint (Voyager 1998) SF novel of one family’s reaction to alien occupation of Earth. This is similar to the HarperPrism edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Sorcerers of Majipoor Robert Silverberg (HarperPrism 0-06-105780-0, Aug ’98 [Jul ’98], $6.99, 611pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Majipoor] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1997) SF novel.

The Fantasy Hall of Fame ed. Robert Silverberg (HarperPrism 0-06-105215-9, Mar ’98 [Feb ’98], $14.00, 562pp, tp) Anthology of 30 fantasy stories from 1939 to 1990, chosen by SFWA members. Introduction by Silverberg; individual story introductions by Martin H. Greenberg.

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