The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999

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A Virtual Soul Kevin Teixeira (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42675-4, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $6.99, 494pp, pb, cover by Peter Gudynas) Near-future SF novel of cloned workforces and corporate intrigue. Includes an unpaginated 10-page interview with the author. A first novel.

Descent: Equinox Peter Telep (Avon 0-380-79308-3, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $5.99, 290pp, pb) [Descent] Novelization, the third and final in the trilogy based on the military SF adventure computer game. Copyrighted by Parallax Software; portions copyrighted by Interplay Productions.

Descent: Stealing Thunder Peter Telep (Avon 0-380-79307-5, Apr ’99, $5.99, 301pp, pb) [Descent] Novelization, the second based on the military SF adventure computer game. Copyrighted by Parallax Software; portions copyrighted by Interplay Productions.

Wing Commander Peter Telep (HarperEntertainment 0-06-105985-4, May ’99 [Feb ’99], $5.99, 244pp, pb) Novelization of the movie based on the computer game. Includes eight unpaginated pages of color stills. Copyrighted by Wing Commander Productions.

Wing Commander: Pilgrim Stars Peter Telep (HarperEntertainment 0-06-105986-2, Sep ’99, $6.50, 301pp, pb) [Wing Commander] Novelization based on the movie based on the computer game. Copyrighted by Wing Commander Productions.

A Distant Technology: Science Fiction Film and the Machine Age J. P. Telotte (University Press of New England/Wesleyan 0-8195-6346-3, Feb ’99, $19.95, 218pp, tp) Non-fiction, critical look at how SF movies in the period between WWI and WWII reflected contemporary attitudes toward technology, with separate sections on Soviet, German, French, American, and British SF films. Literary SF is discussed primarily in establishing the cultural contexts of the films. There are notes, a bibliography, a filmography, and an index. A hardcover edition (-6345-5, $45.00) was announced but not seen. Available from University Press of New England, 23 South Main St., Hanover NH 03755-2048.

The Tides Melanie Tem (Leisure 0-8439-4574-5, Aug ’99, $4.99, 308pp, pb) Horror novel. First US edition (Headline 1996).

Singer from the Sea Sheri S. Tepper (Avon Eos 0-380-97480-0, Apr ’99, $24.00, 426pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) SF novel. A proper young lady of the planet Haven questions her fate, and uncovers dark secrets.

Six Moon Dance Sheri S. Tepper (Avon Eos 0-380-79198-6, Apr ’99, $6.99, 534pp, pb, cover by J. K. Potter) Reprint (Avon Eos 1998) SF novel.

The Man Who Fell to Earth Walter Tevis (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43161-8, Sep ’99, $11.00, 209pp, tp) Reprint (Fawcett 1963) classic SF novel. Part of the “Impact” line of classic reprints.

Mockingbird Walter Tevis (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43162-6, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $11.95, 275pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 1980) SF novel. There is a new introduction by Jonathan Lethem. Part of the “Impact” line of classic reprints.

The Other Ones Jean Thesman (Viking 0-670-88594-0, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $15.99, 181pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) Young-adult contemporary fantasy novel about a 15-year-old witch having trouble accepting her powers.

Green Thumb Rob Thomas (Simon & Schuster 0-689-81780-0, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $16.00, 186pp, hc, cover by Lou Brooks) Young-adult science fiction novel. A teen discovers a way to communicate with plants, and learns that a scientist’s “super trees” are destroying the Amazon rain forest.

Midnight’s Choice Kate Thompson (Hyperion 0-7868-0381-9, Jul ’99 [Aug ’99], $15.99, 236pp, hc, cover by Paul D’Innocenzo) [Switchers] Young-adult fantasy, sequel to Switchers. Tess has to choose between life as a shapechanger-phoenix, a human—or a vampire. First US edition (The Bodley Head 1998).

The Color of Distance Amy Thomson (Ace 0-441-00632-9, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $6.50, 472pp, pb, cover by Linda Messier) [Color of Distance] Reprint (Ace 1995) SF alien-contact novel.

Through Alien Eyes Amy Thomson (Ace 0-441-00617-5, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $13.95, 328pp, tp) [Color of Distance] SF novel, sequel to The Color of Distance. Two alien Tendu are the first of their kind to travel to Earth.

Haunted Tamara Thorne (Pinnacle 0-7860-1090-8, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $5.99, 478pp, pb) Reprint (Zebra 1995) horror novel of a horror writer in a truly haunted house.

Dominion’s Reach Diann Thornley (Tor 0-812-55098-6, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $6.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Unified Worlds] Reprint (Tor 1997) SF novel, book three of the “Unified Worlds”.

Battletech: Falcon Rising Robert Thurston (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45738-2, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $5.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Doug Chaffee) [Battletech] Novelization, “Twilight of the Clans VIII”, #43 in the overall series based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by FASA.

The Astronaut’s Wife Robert Tine (St. Martin’s 0-312-97018-8, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $5.99, 234pp, pb) SF horror novel based on the movie screenplay. Copyrighted by New Line Productions.

Farmer Giles of Ham: 50th Anniversary Edition J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-00936-1, Nov ’99, $17.00, 127pp, hc, cover by Pauline Baynes) Children’s novella. This special edition is expanded with a map, the original story outline, the first-edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes, and the author’s notes for an unpublished sequel.

The Fellowship of the Ring J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-00222-7, Sep ’99, $12.00, 398pp, tp, cover by Alan Lee) [Middle-Earth] Reissue (Allen & Unwin 1954) fantasy novel, book one of “The Lord of the Rings”. This repackage edition indicates first printing. Also available as part of a four-book boxed set (-00225-1, $45.00) with The Hobbit.

The Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-00221-9, Sep ’99, $12.00, 272pp, tp, cover by Alan Lee) [Middle-Earth] Reissue (Allen & Unwin 1937) young-adult fantasy novel, prequel to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. This repackaged edition indicates first printing. Also available as part of a four-book boxed set (-00225-1, $45.00) with the trilogy.

The Lord of the Rings J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-97468-2, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $20.00, 1137pp, tp, cover by Alan Lee) [Middle-Earth] Reprint (Allen & Unwin 1968) classic fantasy novel/omnibus. A movie tie-in edition.

The Return of the King J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-00224-3, Sep ’99, $12.00, 1137pp, tp, cover by Alan Lee) [Middle-Earth] Reissue (Allen & Unwin 1955) fantasy novel, book three of “The Lord of the Rings”. This repackaged edition indicates first printing. Also available as part of a four-book boxed set (-00225-1, $45.00) with The Hobbit.

Roverandom J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-395-95799-0, Jun ’99, $12.00, 106pp, tp, cover by J. R. R. Tolkien) Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1998) children’s fantasy novella about a dog, illustrated by Tolkien.

The Two Towers J. R. R. Tolkien (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-00223-5, Sep ’99, $12.00, 725pp, tp, cover by Alan Lee) [Middle-Earth] Reissue (Allen & Unwin 1954) fantasy novel, book two of “The Lord of the Rings”. This repackaged edition indicates first printing; it is also available as part of a four-book boxed set (-00225-1; $45.00) with The Hobbit.

The Hobbit: A 3-D Pop-Up Adventure Book J. R. R. Tolkien & John Howe (HarperFestival 0-694-01436-2, Oct ’99 [Dec ’99], $19.95, 10pp, hc, cover by John Howe) [Middle-Earth] Children’s pop-up picture book based on the classic fantasy novel, with art by John Howe, and text on little pull-out cards — the only significant interactive parts. Simultaneous with the UK.

The Fairie Ring: The Trouble with an Elf Tom Townsend (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-525-6, Jun ’99, $7.99, 158pp, tp, cover by Ed Beard) [Fairie Ring] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in “The Fairie Ring” series. An exchange student turns out to be a half-breed elf from another world. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, Unionville, NY 10988; (914) 726-4444; add 4.00 shipping.

Utopias and Utopians: An Historical Dictionary Richard C. S. Trahair (Greenwood Press 0-313-29465-8, Jun ’99 [Jul ’99], $95.00, 480pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference. An encyclopedic listing of utopian (and dystopian) thinkers, books, and actual utopian ventures. Though not primarily about fiction, numerous works and authors are discussed, including Aldous Huxley, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Aleksandr Bogdanov, George Orwell, Samuel Butler, H.G. Wells, and Evgeny Ivanovich Zamyatin. There is a bibliography of selected reading, and an index; individual entries include sources and cross references. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Greenwood CT 06881; orders 800-225-5800.

Death God’s Doom E. C. Tubb (Cosmos Books 0-9668968-0-7, Mar ’99 [Apr ’99], $10.00, 127pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Chronicle of Malkar] Sword and sorcery novel, the “First Chronicle of Malkar”. This is an international edition, available in the US from Cosmos Literary Agency, 415 Merriman Road, Akron OH 44303.

Earth Set Free E. C. Tubb (Gryphon Books 1-58250-015-0, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $15.00, 134pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) Pulp SF adventure novel, 27th in the “Gryphon SF Re-Discovery Series.” First US edition (Milestone 1953 as Space Hunger by Charles Grey); Philip Harbottle’s introduction explains the story’s background and original mis-title. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

The Sleeping City E. C. Tubb (Cosmos Books 0-9668968-1-5, Jul ’99, $12.00, 129pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Chronicle of Malkar] Sword and sorcery novel, the second “Chronicle of Malkar”. This is an international “Lightning Print” on-demand edition, available in the US from Cosmos Literary Agency, 415 Merriman Road, Akron OH 44303; checks payable to Sean Wallace.

The Stellar Legion E. C. Tubb (Gryphon Books 1-58250-016-9, Apr ’99 [Feb ’99], $15.00, 147pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) SF novel. The introduction by Philip Harbottle puts the book in historical context, considering it as “a fascinating precursor to Heinlein’s much later novel, Starship Troopers.” 31st book in the “Gryphon SF Re-Discovery Series.” First US edition (Scion 1954). Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

The Wall E. C. Tubb (Gryphon Books 1-58250-014-2, Apr ’99 [Feb ’99], $15.00, 130pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) Far-future pulp SF adventure novel of humans seeking immortality at the galaxy’s center. The introduction by Philip Harbottle puts the book in historical (and somewhat nostalgic) context. 26th book in Gryphon’s “SF Re-Discovery Series.” First US edition (Milestone 1953 as by Charles Grey). Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

The Playboy Book of Science Fiction ed. Alice K. Turner (HarperPrism 0-06-107342-3, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $16.00, 469pp, tp) Reprint (HarperPrism 1998) anthology of 25 stories from 45 years of Playboy.

The Ways of Magic Delia Marshall Turner (SFBC #11651, Apr ’99, $12.98, 393pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Ways of Magic] Omnibus of two science fantasy novels: Nameless Magery (1998) and Of Swords and Spells (1999). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0192-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Down There in Darkness George Turner (Tor 0-312-86829-4, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $24.95, 352pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Beloved Son] SF novel, linked to the future world of Beloved Son and Drowning Towers. Two policemen sleep for hundreds of years, waking in a low-tech world secretly run by a group of the very rich.

Cthulhu 2000 ed. Jim Turner (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42203-1, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $12.95, 398pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Arkham House 1995) anthology of 18 Lovecraft-"inspired" stories, including Zelazny’s award-winning “24 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai”.

Justinian H. N. Turteltaub (Tor 0-812-54527-3, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $6.99, 634pp, pb) Reprint (Forge 1998) associational historical novel about ancient Byzantium. Turteltaub is a pen name for Harry Turtledove.

Between the Rivers Harry Turtledove (Tor 0-812-54520-6, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $6.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) Reprint (Tor 1998) fantasy novel set in ancient Mesopotamia.

Colonization: Second Contact Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43019-0, Feb ’99, $25.95, 486pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien) [Colonization] Alternate-history SF novel, first in a series sequel to the “Worldwar” tetralogy. Aliens and humans on Earth face the turmoil of the 1960s.

The Great War: American Front Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40560-9, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $7.99, 562pp, pb, cover by George Pratt) [Great War] Reprint (Del Rey 1998) alternate history World War I novel, first in a four-book series.

The Great War: Walk in Hell Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40561-7, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $25.95, 484pp, hc, cover by George Pratt) [Great War] Alternate history SF novel, second in a four-book series. The United States and the Confederate States of America fight on opposing sides in WWI.

The Great War: Walk in Hell Harry Turtledove (SFBC #03067, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $12.98, 484pp, hc, cover by George Pratt) [Great War] Reprint (Del Rey 1999) alternate history SF novel, second in a four-book series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Into the Darkness Harry Turtledove (Tor 0-312-86895-2, Apr ’99, $27.95, 540pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Darkness] Fantasy novel, first in a series about a World War in a world where magic works, and modern military magic is deadly.

Wisdom of the Fox Harry Turtledove (Baen 0-671-57838-3, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $6.99, 597pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Gerin the Fox] Omnibus of two fantasy novels in the series about “Gerin the Fox”: Werenight (1994) and Prince of the North (1994). These have been revised somewhat.

Down in the Bottomlands (and Other Places) Harry Turtledove & L. Sprague de Camp (Baen 0-671-57835-9, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) Anthology/collection of three related alternate-history novellas: Harry Turtledove’s Hugo-winning “Down in the Bottomlands”, plus two previously published in double format (Tor 1990): The Wheels of If by L. Sprague de Camp, and The Pugnacious Peacemaker (1990) by Turtledove. The Turtledove stories are sequels to the de Camp.

Firebird Kathy Tyers (Bethany House 0-7642-2214-7, Apr ’99, $8.99, 288pp, tp) [Firebird] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1987) SF adventure novel; this has only a 1999 copyright and has been revised; a new author’s note discusses the religious aspects of the SF premise.

Demon Killer Steve Tymon (Pulpless.Com 1-58445-087-8, Jul ’99, $19.95, 233pp, tp, cover by Billy Tackett) [Tereth] Collection of the title sword-and-sorcery novel and three related stories. An on-demand edition, also available in a Paperless Book digital edition. Available from Pulpless.Com, 775 East Blithedale Ave., Suite 508, Mill Valley CA 94941; 500-367-7353; www.pulpless.com

Star Bores Steve Tymon & Bruce Balfour (Pulpless.Com 1-58445-162-9, Sep ’99, $19.95, 226pp, tp, cover by Billy Tackett) Humorous SF novel satirizing Star Wars. Includes story/"excerpt" “The Empire Strikes Out”. An on-demand edition, also available in a Paperless Book digital edition. Available from Pulpless.Com, 775 East Blithedale Ave., Suite 508, Mill Valley CA 94941; 500-367-7353; www.pulpless.com

Choice of Evil Andrew Vachss (Random House/Knopf 0-375-40647-6, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $23.00, 305pp, hc, cover by Robert Stivers) [Burke] Mystery/suspense novel in the “Burke” series, with supernatural elements. A killer appears to have returned from the dead.

In Violet Veils and other tales of the Connoisseur Mark Valentine (Tartarus Press 1-872621-40-6, Apr ’99, $39.95, 104pp, hc, cover by Peter Strausfield) [The Connoisseur] Original collection of nine stories, three previously published, about the aesthetic occult detective known as “the Connoisseur.” Originally published in the UK (£20.00). This is a signed, limited edition of 200. Available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.

Dreams Boris Vallejo (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-215-4, Oct ’99, $32.50, 128pp, hc, cover by Boris Vallejo) Art book with 120 full-color fantasy paintings, some not previously published. Text by Nigel Suckling.

Planescape: Torment Ray & Valerie Vallese (Wizards of the Coast/TSR 0-7869-1527-7, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $5.99, 247pp, tp) [Planescape] Novelization based on the computer game from Interplay. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Fantastic Worlds of H.P. Lovecraft ed. James Van Hise (James Van Hise, Jan ’99 [Mar ’99], $17.95, 187pp, tp, cover by Robert Knox) Non-fiction, a series of 27 articles, four original, on Lovecraft, his correspondence and works, and artistic representation of those works, with numerous black-and-white illustrations. Authors include Robert Weinberg, S.T. Joshi, and August Derleth. Order from James Van Hise, 57754 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley CA 92284; add $4.00 postage. [H. P. Lovecraft]

The Fourth Reich Robert Van Kampen (Dell 0-440-23607-X, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $6.50, 551pp, pb) Reprint (Baker Book House 1997, not previously listed) Christian Apocalypse novel. Hitler is cloned by Russians and groomed to take over the world as self-proclaimed son of God.

Futures Past: The Best Short Fiction of A.E. Van Vogt A. E. van Vogt (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-05-8, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $17.00, 188pp, tp, cover by Michael Dashow) Collection of eight stories. Introduction by Harlan Ellison. A hardcover limited edition (-04-X, $50.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Tachyon Publications, PMB #139, 1459 18th St, San Francisco CA 94107; 415-85-5615.

The War Against the Rull A. E. van Vogt (Tor/Orb 0-312-85239-8, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $12.95, 269pp, tp, cover by Hubert Rogers) [Rulls] Collection of the fix-up SF novel (Simon & Schuster 1959), plus one “Rull” story not included in the earlier book.

The Compleat Dying Earth Jack Vance (SFBC #019620, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $15.98, 741pp, hc, cover by Gerald Brom) [Dying Earth] Omnibus of four fantasy books in the series: The Dying Earth (1950), The Eyes of the Overworld (1966), Cugel’s Saga (1983), and Rhialto the Marvellous (1984). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0110-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket, and comes shrinkwrapped with a poster of the cover art.

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