The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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Bouncing Worlds David Elroy (Caterpillar Press 0-9677073-0-7, Jul 2000, $9.00, 214pp, tp, cover by Aaron Goldweber) Surreal fantasy novel of a young man’s adventures across alternate worlds. A first novel. Order from Caterpillar Press, PO Box 11723, Berkeley CA 94712-2723; www.caterpillarpress.com; price includes postage.

Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri Book I: Centauri Dawn Michael Ely (Pocket 0-671-04077-4, Nov 2000, $6.50, 292pp, pb) [Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri] Novelization of the SF computer game. Copyrighted by Electronic Arts.

Xena: Warrior Princess: How the Quest was Won Ru Emerson (Ace 0-441-00674-4, Sep 2000, $5.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Eric J. W. Lee) [Xena: Go Quest, Young Man] Novelization based on the TV show, book three in the “Go Quest, Young Man” trilogy. Copyrighted by Studios USA Television Distribution LLC.

Xena: Warrior Princess: Questward Ho! Ru Emerson (Ace 0-441-00659-0, Feb 2000, $5.99, 274pp, pb, cover by Eric J. W. Lee) [Xena: Go Quest, Young Man] Novelization based on the TV show, book two in the “Go Quest, Young Man” trilogy. Copyrighted by Studios USA Television Distribution LLC.

Yellow Rider and Other Fantasy Poems Steve Eng (Gothic Press 0-913045-09-8, Sep 2000, $5.00, 37pp, ph, cover by Charles Vess) Chapbook collection of 34 poems. Introduction by Mary Elizabeth Counselman. Available from Gothic Press, 4998 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge LA 70808-3043; e-mail [GWriter602@aol.com]; website [www.lsuchat.com/gothic/]; postage included in price.

Children of the Star Sylvia Engdahl (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-15-0, Jan 2000, $50.00, 721pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Children of the Star] Omnibus of three young-adult SF novels: This Star Shall Abide (1972), Beyond the Tomorrow Mountains (1973), and The Doors of the Universe (1981). There is a new afterword by Engdahl discussing the series, and the changes she made for this edition, updating some elements (computers, gender-related language) and deleting redundant material. A trade paperback edition (-14-2, $16.00) was announced but not seen.

Lost in Time Hans Magnus Enzensberger (Holt 0-8050-6571-7, Sep 2000, $18.00, 344pp, hc, cover by Pierre Paul Pariseau) Young-adult fantasy time-travel story. A boy travels through TV and movie screens ever further into the past, until he gets stranded in 1621 Amsterdam.

Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula Loren D. Estleman (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-0714-8, Oct 2000, $14.00, 215pp, tp) [Sherlock Holmes; Dracula] Reprint (Doubleday 1978) vampire/mystery novel. There is a new afterword by Estleman on the success of this novel.

The Power of Un Nancy Etchemendy (Front Street/Cricket Books 0-8126-2850-0, Mar 2000, $14.95, 148pp, hc, cover by Chris Riddell) Young-adult SF novel of time travel. A boy gets a device that lets him go back in time to undo mistakes, but can’t find a way to stop a tragic accident.

The Death Artist Dennis Etchison (DreamHaven Books 1-892058-03-0, May 2000, $30.00, 189pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Collection of 12 stories, one original. Illustrated by J.K. Potter. Order from DreamHaven Books, 912 W Lake St, Minneapolis MN 55408; credit card orders 612-823-6070; add $4.75 postage.

Meh’yam Gloria Evans (T. Bo Publishing 0-9702882-0-4, Sep 2000, $12.95, 257pp, tp, cover by Darrien Goodman & David Weaver) SF horror novel of an extraterrestrial, melanin-sucking vampire posing as Sudanese, first in Africa then in the US. A hardcover edition (-1-2, $19.95) was announced but not seen. Available from T. Bo Publishing, PO Box 25, Gainesville FL 32602-0025; 352-335-5084; fax 352-371-3221; e-mail: [Bo The Writer@aol.com]; add $4.00 shipping.

Contagion and Other Stories Brian Evenson (Wordcraft of Oregon 1-877655-34-1, Jul 2000, $11.00, 151pp, tp) Collection of eight fantastic stories, one original; includes O’Henry Award-winner “Two Brothers”. Order from Wordcraft of Oregon, PO Box 3235, La Grande OR 97850; www.oregontrail.net/˜wordcraft

Goddess of the Night Lynne Ewing (Hyperion 0-7868-0653-2, Sep 2000, $9.99, 294pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon] Young-adult contemporary fantasy about teens with mysterious powers, first in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.

Into the Cold Fire Lynne Ewing (Hyperion 0-7868-0654-0, Sep 2000, $9.99, 264pp, hc) [Daughters of the Moon] Young-adult fantasy, second in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.

Under the Skin Michel Faber (Harcourt 0-15-100626-1, Jul 2000, $23.00, 311pp, hc) Literary novel with horror, SF, fantasy elements. A woman drives through Scotland picking up hitchhikers, looking for men who won’t be missed.

Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysteries John Fairley & Simon Welfare (Prometheus Books 1-57392-833-X, Sep 2000, $24.00, 256pp, hc) Associational non-fiction omnibus of three collections of essays (with comments by Clarke) exploring mysterious occurrences: Arthur C. Clarke’s Mysterious World (1980), Arthur C. Clarke’s World of Strange Powers (1984), and Arthur C. Clarke’s Chronicles of the Strange and Mysterious (1987). There is a foreword by Clarke; introduction by the authors. First US edition (Michael O’Mara 1998, not seen). Order from Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Dr, Amherst NY 14228-2197; orders 800-421-0351; website: [www.prometheusbooks.com].

Medalon Jennifer Fallon (HarperCollinsAustralia/Voyager 0-7322-6477-4, Aug 2000, A$17.54, 616pp, pb, cover by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law) [Demon Child] Fantasy novel, book one of “The Demon Child” trilogy. Fleeing their powerful mother’s intrigues, R’shiel and her brother are caught up in rebellion and a quest for the half-human demon child.

Circle of Three Erica Farber & John Sansevere (Delacorte 0-385-32613-0, Jan 2000, $15.95, 228pp, hc, cover by John Porter) [Tales of the Nine Charms] Young-adult fantasy novel, first book of the “Tales of the Nine Charms” trilogy. Three kids join forces to save the world.

Brotherhood of the Wolf David Farland (Tor 0-812-57069-3, Sep 2000, $7.99, 659pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reprint (Tor; Earthlight UK 1999) fantasy novel, second in “The Runelords” series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton.

The Runelords David Farland (Tor 0-812-54162-6, Sep 2000, $6.99, 613pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reissue (Earthlight 1998 as The Sum of All Men) fantasy novel, first in a series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton. Second printing.

Darklost Mick Farren (Tor 0-312-86979-7, Mar 2000, $24.95, 412pp, hc) [Time of Feasting] Lovecraftian vampire novel, sequel to The Time of Feasting. Nosferatu in Los Angeles realize someone is trying to summon Cthulhu.

Darklost Mick Farren (Tor 0-812-58954-8, Jan 2001, $6.99, 470pp, pb) [Time of Feasting] Reprint (Tor 2000) Lovecraftian novel of vampires in LA, sequel to The Time of Feasting.

The Fury John Farris (Tor/Forge 0-312-87731-5, Nov 2000, $15.95, 334pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Fury] Reprint (Playboy 1976) horror novel of two children from different backgrounds with a psychic bond that gives them deadly power. A hardcover edition (-87730-7, $23.95) is also available.

Lord of the Dark Lake Ron Faust (Tor/Forge 0-312-87510-X, Aug 2000, $13.95, 320pp, tp) Reprint (Forge 1996) associational horror novel reenacting the story of the minotaur.

Bolos Book 5: Old Guard ed. Bill Fawcett (Baen 0-671-31957-4, Jan 2001, $6.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Dru Blair) [Bolo] Anthology of four stories, fifth in a series featuring the sentient tanks created by Keith Laumer. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates.

The Flying Scotsman Quinn Fawcett (Tor/Forge 0-312-87689-0, Oct 2000, $14.95, 320pp, tp) [Mycroft Holmes] Reprint (Forge 1999) associational mystery, third in the series featuring Sherlock Holmes’s brother Mycroft. Fawcett is a pen name for Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Bill Fawcett.

The Amethyst City John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-023-1, Mar 2000, $15.00, 133pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel from the old British pulp era, tenth in the “Golden Amazon” series, previously published in periodical form only. The introduction by Philip Harbottle discusses the series, and Fearn’s unabashed avoidance of ’hard’ science in his fiction. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228-0209; add $1.00 postage.

Manton’s World John Russell Fearn (Cosmos Books 0-9668968-3-1, 1999, $12.00, 127pp, tp) Collection of two pulp SF stories, with an introduction by Philip Harbottle discussing their history. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now; it is an international print-on-demand edition, available in the US from Sean Wallace, 589 Park Hill Drive, Apt. 8, Fairlawn OH 44333; checks payable to Sean Wallace.

Patriarch’s Hope David Feintuch (Warner Aspect 0-446-60846-7, Apr 2000, $6.50, 511pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Nicholas Seafort] Reprint (Warner Aspect 1999) SF novel, sixth in the “Nicholas Seafort” series.

Krondor: The Assassins Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #06524, Dec ’99, $12.50, 374pp, hc, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar Legacy] Reprint (Voyager 1999) fantasy novel, book two of “The Riftwar Legacy”, based on the CD-ROM game, Betrayal at Krondor. This is similar to the Avon Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Krondor: The Assassins Raymond E. Feist (HarperTorch 0-380-80323-2, Nov 2000, $6.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Liz Kenyon) [Riftwar Legacy] Reprint (Voyager 1999) fantasy novel, book two of “The Riftwar Legacy”, based on the CD-ROM game, Betrayal at Krondor.

Spectrum 6: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (SFBC #05277, Nov ’99, $19.98, 167+xiii, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (Underwood 1999) art book. This has plain bindings where the Underwood had art printed on the cover; the jacket lacks both price and SFBC number.

Spectrum 7: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 1-887424-55-5, Oct 2000, $27.50, 198pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Art book. Seventh 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 (-54-7, $35.00) is also available.

The Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction: The Fiftieth Anniversary Anthology ed. Edward L. Ferman & Gordon Van Gelder (Tor 0-312-86974-6, Sep 2000, $15.95, 381pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 1999) anthology of stories that appeared in the magazine from 1994-98.

Pilgrim Timothy Findley (HarperCollins 0-06-019197-X, Jan 2000, $25.00, 486pp, hc, cover by Honi Werner) Fantasy novel. A suicidal, self-proclaimed immortal gets psychological counseling from Carl Jung. First US edition (HarperFlamingo Canada 1999).

Bad Dreams Anne Fine (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-32757-9, Jun 2000, $15.95, 133pp, hc, cover by Mel Grant) Young-adult fantasy novel. A girl tries to “free” a friend from magic that lets her experience what’s in a book without reading it.

World of Darkness: Brujah Gherbod Fleming (White Wolf 1-56504-825-3, Apr 2000, $5.99, 278pp, tp, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness: Clan] Novelization of the “Clan”, based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

World of Darkness: Nosferatu Gherbod Fleming (White Wolf 1-56504-835-0, Sep 2000, $5.99, 286pp, tp, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness: Clan] Novelization of the “Clan”, based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The World Celaeno Chose Jane Fletcher (The Dimsdale Press 0-9523625-3-8, Dec ’99, $16.95, 349pp, tp, cover by Barbara Taylor) SF novel of a world without men, and an “imprinter” unwillingly sequestered to protect her psychic skills that make reproduction possible. Originally published in the UK, this is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.

Tolkien’s Legendarium: Essays on The History of Middle-Earth ed. Verlyn Flieger & Carl F. Hostetter (Greenwood Press 0-313-30530-7, Jan 2000, $59.95, 274 + xvi, hc) Non-fiction anthology of critical essays on the mythic and philosophical background of Tolkien’s major works. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

1632 Eric Flint (Baen 0-671-57849-9, Feb 2000, $24.00, 504pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [1632] SF novel. Deer-hunting coal miners are transported back to 1632 Germany and introduce American-style freedom and justice.

1632 Eric Flint (SFBC #10650, Jul 2000, $11.98, 504pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [1632] Reprint (Baen 2000) SF novel of American coal miners transported to 1632 Germany. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Destiny’s Shield Eric Flint & David Drake (Baen 0-671-57872-3, Jun 2000, $6.99, 568pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Belisarius] Reprint (Baen 1999) historical/alternate world SF novel, third in the series featuring Byzantine general Belisarius vs. the alien Malwa in 6th-century India.

Fortune’s Stroke Eric Flint & David Drake (Baen 0-671-57871-5, Jun 2000, $24.00, 402pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Belisarius] Historical/alternate world SF novel, fourth in the series featuring Byzantine general Belisarius vs. the alien Malwa in 6th-century India.

Rats, Bats & Vats Eric Flint & Dave Freer (Baen 0-671-31940-X, Sep 2000, $23.00, 388pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Rats, Bats & Vats] Humorous SF novel. In the middle of an alien invasion on a colony planet, a vat-grown soldier in charge of cyber-augmented bats and rats rescues a rich girl with her own weird companions.

Habitus James Flint (St. Martin’s 0-312-24545-9, Jan 2000, $26.95, 415pp, hc) SF satire of mathematics, computers, gambling, and Kabbalah. Three characters and a space-dog search for meaning. A first novel. First US edition (Fourth Estate 1998).

Firestar Michael Flynn (Tor 0-812-53006-3, Mar 2000, $6.99, 885pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Firestar] Reissue (Tor 1996) near-future SF novel. Second printing.

Lodestar Michael Flynn (Tor 0-312-86137-0, Mar 2000, $24.95, 365pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Firestar; Jacinta Rosario] Near-future SF novel, third in the series begun in Firestar. Asteroids threaten Earth.

Lodestar Michael Flynn (SFBC #06991, Apr 2000, $12.98, 428pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Firestar; Jacinta Rosario] Reprint (Tor 2000) near-future SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Galactic Rapture Tom Flynn (Prometheus Books 1-57392-754-6, Jan 2000, $19.95, 500pp, tp, cover by Michael Carroll) [Galactic Rapture] Satirical SF novel. Earth in 2344 exports mass entertainment and religion to the credulous Galactics. Order from Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; add $4.45 postage.

Memoranda Jeffrey Ford (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-81368-8, Oct 2000, $5.99, 249pp, pb, cover by Phil Singer) [Well-Built City] Reprint (Avon Eos 1999) fantasy novel, second in a trilogy begun in World Fantasy Award-winning novel The Physiognomy.

The Physiognomy Jeffrey Ford (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-79332-6, Oct 2000, $5.99, 244pp, pb) [Well-Built City] Reissue (Avon 1997) fantasy mystery set in an alternate world where phrenology works. Winner of the World Fantasy Award. Second printing.

The Last Hot Time John M. Ford (Tor 0-312-85545-1, Dec 2000, $22.95, 205pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) Fantasy novel of gangsters and magic in a Chicago where the worlds of man and Faerie overlap.

The Keeper of Dreams Peter Shann Ford (Simon & Schuster 0-684-87219-6, Sep 2000, $24.00, 304pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Wilton) Thriller with fantasy elements based on myths of the Australian Aborigines.

Down to the Sea William R. Forstchen (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45806-0, Dec 2000, $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Edwin Herder) [Lost Regiment] Military SF novel set in the alternate world of “The Lost Regiment”, set 20 years after the war with the alien Hordes.

The Cursed Towers Kate Forsyth (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45691-2, May 2000, $6.99, 544pp, pb, cover by Judy York) [Witches of Eileanan] Celtic fantasy novel, third in “The Witches of Eileanan” trilogy. First US edition (Random House Australia/Arrow 1999).

Animist Eve Forward (Tor 0-312-86891-X, Jun 2000, $23.95, 336pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Fantasy novel. A recently graduated student of Animism quests to find an animal with which to bond.

Animist Eve Forward (SFBC #14566, Aug 2000, $11.98, 336pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dragon’s Egg Robert L. Forward (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43529-X, Mar 2000, $12.00, 345pp, tp) [Dragon’s Egg] Reprint (Del Rey 1980) SF novel. Part of the “Impact” line of classic reprints.

Dirge Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41864-6, Jun 2000, $24.95, 310pp, hc, cover by Mark Harrison) [Founding of the Commonwealth] SF novel, book two of “The Founding of the Commonwealth” series, set much earlier in the universe of the “Pip and Flinx” novels.

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