The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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The Legend of Luke Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23490-X, Jan 2000, $22.95, 374pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Young-adult talking animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series. Martin the Warrior learns the story of his father Luke. First US edition (Hutchinson 1999).

Lord Brocktree Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23590-6, Sep 2000, $22.95, 370pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Young-adult talking animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series. Simultaneous with the UK (Hutchinson) edition.

Lord Brocktree Brian Jacques (SFBC #15259, Oct 2000, $11.50, 370pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Philomel 2000) young-adult talking animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series. This is similar to the Philomel edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Mariel of Redwall Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-00694-9, Mar 2000, $6.99, 370pp, pb, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1991) YA talking-animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series. This is dated March 2000, but already indicates second printing.

Marlfox Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-00693-0, Jan 2000, $6.99, 365pp, pb, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1998) young-adult talking animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series.

Redwall Brian Jacques (Putnam/Philomel 0-399-23629-5, Aug 2000, $12.95, 351pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1986) young-adult talking animal fantasy.

Redwall Friend and Foe Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23589-2, Sep 2000, $8.99, 24pp, ph, cover by Chris Baker) [Redwall] A non-fiction guide to the characters of the “Redwall” series, a folder with a glued-in 24-page pamphlet, plus a poster, illustrated by Chris Baker. Jacques’ introduction discusses his motivations in creating such heroes and villains.

The Black Chalice Marie Jakober (EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing 1-894063-00-7, Sep 2000, $23.95, 460pp, tp, cover by Adrian Kleinbergen) Medieval historical fantasy of political rivalries and sorcery in Germany just after the first Crusade. EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, PO Box 1714, Calgary Alberta Canada T2P 2L7; 403-254-0160; www.edgewebsite.com

Commencement Roby James (Hawk Publishing 1-930709-02-1, Aug 2000, $14.95, 356pp, tp) [Starfire] Reprint (Ballantine 1997) SF novel, first in the “Starfire” series featuring Ronica McBride. This appears to be a print-on-demand book, available online at www.hawkpub.com, or from Hawk Publishing, 6420 S. Richmond Ave, Tulsa OK 74136-1619; 877-429-5782.

The Dark Portal Robin Jarvis (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-021-3, Sep 2000, $17.95, 239pp, hc, cover by Leonid Gore) [Deptford Mice] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Deptford Mice” trilogy about mice battling evil rats. Afterword by Peter Glassman. First US edition (Purnell 1989).

The Ark Ben Jeapes (Scholastic 0-439-21917-5, Nov 2000, $4.99, 459pp, pb) [His Majesty’s Starship] Young-adult SF novel. Newly encountered aliens invite humans to join a new colony, but the voyage aboard the Ark Royal is anything but smooth. First US edition (Scholastic Press UK as His Majesty’s Starship).

Orwell’s Luck William Jennings (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine 0-618-03628-8, Sep 2000, $15.00, 146pp, hc, cover by Andrew Shachat) Young-adult fantasy. A girl rescues an injured rabbit that appears to influence luck and predict the future.

Judgment Day Jane Jensen (Ballantine 0-345-43035-2, Oct 2000, $6.99, 498pp, pb) Reprint (Del Rey 1999 as Millennium Rising) millennial thriller.

Ark Baby Liz Jensen (Overlook Press 0-87951-729-8, Oct ’99, $13.95, 343pp, tp, cover by Emma Parker) Reprint (Bloomsbury 1997) satirical near-future SF novel of desperate, fertility-impaired Britons.

The Haunting Ruby Jean Jensen (Pinnacle 0-7860-1095-9, 2000, $5.99, 479pp, pb) Reprint (Pinnacle 1994) haunted house novel. Second printing.

Night Thunder Ruby Jean Jensen (Pinnacle 0-7860-1238-2, Sep 2000, $5.99, 397pp, pb) Reissue (Zebra/Pinnacle 1995) horror novel of Civil War ghosts. This has a new ISBN, but indicates second printing.

Night of the Pompon Sarah J. Jett (Pocket Archway 0-671-78633-4, Oct 2000, $4.99, 148pp, pb, cover by Bill Schmidt) Young-adult horror novel of a cursed pompon that turns cheerleaders into monsters.

The Fox Woman Kij Johnson (SFBC #11231, May 2000, $12.50, 382pp, hc, cover by Susan Seddon Boulet) [Fox Woman] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel based on Japanese folkore of shapechanging foxes. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Fox Woman Kij Johnson (Tor 0-312-87559-2, Jan 2001, $14.95, 382pp, tp, cover by Susan Seddon Boulet) [Fox Woman] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel based on Japanese folkore.

The Forging of the Shadows Oliver Johnson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45643-2, Mar 2000, $7.50, 531pp, pb, cover by Daniel Horne) [Lightbringer] Reprint (Legend 1996) fantasy novel, book one of the “Lightbringer” trilogy.

The Nations of the Night Oliver Johnson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45644-0, Sep 2000, $6.99, 500pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Lightbringer] Reprint (Orbit 1998) fantasy novel, book two of the “Lightbringer” trilogy.

The Bone Yard Paul Johnston (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-20280-6, Aug 2000, $23.95, 297pp, hc) [Quinn (Quintilian) Dalrymple] Near-future SF thriller, sequel to Body Politic, featuring detective Dalrymple in a dystopian Edinburgh in 2021. A serial killer leaves music tapes in his victims’ bodies. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 1998).

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella Tony Johnston & James Warhola (Penguin/Puffin 0-698-11871-5, Nov 2000, $5.99, 32pp, tp, cover by James Warhola) Reprint (Putnam 1998) children’s picture book illustrated by James Warhola.

Tyranny in the Ashes William W. Johnstone (Pinnacle 0-7860-1146-7, Sep 2000, $5.99, 317pp, pb) [Ashes] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel in the long-running “Ashes” series.

The Stone and the Maiden Dennis Jones (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80617-7, Aug 2000, $6.99, 422pp, pb) [House of the Pandragore] Reprint (Avon Eos 1999) fantasy novel, first in “The House of the Pandragore”.

Howl’s Moving Castle Diana Wynne Jones (Morrow/Greenwillow 0-688-06233-4, Apr 2000, $15.95, 212pp, hc, cover by Jos. A. Smith) [Wizard’s Castle] Reissue (Greenwillow 1986) young-adult fantasy novel. Sixth printing.

Year of the Griffin Diana Wynne Jones (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-688-17898-7, Oct 2000, $15.95, 267pp, hc, cover by Jos. A. Smith) [Dark Lord of Derkholm] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Dark Lord of Derkholm.

A Cavern of Black Ice J. V. Jones (Warner Aspect 0-446-60817-3, Aug 2000, $6.99, 932pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) [Sword of Shadows] Reprint (Orbit 1999) fantasy novel, first in the “Sword of Shadows” trilogy.

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror: Volume Eleven ed. Stephen Jones (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0792-5, Nov 2000, $11.95, 572pp, tp, cover by Julek Heller) Annual horror anthology of 21 stories, with an overview of the year 1999 by Jones, and a necrology by Jones and Kim Newman. Authors include Paul J. McAuley, Peter Straub, Neil Gaiman, and Gene Wolfe. First American edition (Robinson 2000).

Cheyenne Raiders Robert Jordan (Tor/Forge 0-312-86486-8, Feb 2000, $23.95, 251pp, hc) Reprint (1982 as by Jackson O’Reilly) associational Western. O’Reilly is a pen name for Robert Jordan. Copyrighted by James O. Rigney, Jr., Jordan’s real name.

The Eye of the World Robert Jordan (Tor 0-812-57995-X, Sep 2000, $3.99, 800pp, pb) [Wheel of Time] Reissue (Tor 1990) fantasy novel, book one in “The Wheel of Time”. This is a promotional edition at a special price, with a new ISBN; it indicates first printing.

Winter’s Heart Robert Jordan (Tor 0-312-86425-6, Nov 2000, $29.95, 668pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wheel of Time] Fantasy novel, book nine in “The Wheel of Time”. A limited leatherbound edition (-57775-7, $250.00) was announced but not seen.

A Subtler Magick: The Writings and Philosopy of H.P. Lovecraft S. T. Joshi (Wildside Press 1-880448-61-0, 1999, $19.95, 312pp, tp) Reprint (Borgo 1996) non-fiction, the second edition of a critical guide to the works of Lovecraft, completely revised and expanded from the 1983 edition (Starmont House 1983 as H.P. Lovecraft). Dated 1999, but not seen until now. This is an on-demand book available online from www.wildsidepress.com or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NY 07933-0045. [H. P. Lovecraft]

Dark Sister Graham Joyce (Tor 0-312-87254-2, Jun 2000, $14.95, 300pp, tp) Reprint (Headline 1992) dark fantasy novel.

Dreamside Graham Joyce (Tor 0-312-86633-X, May 2000, $23.95, 254pp, hc, cover by Jan Uretsky & Shelley Eshkar) Dark fantasy novel of the disastrous aftereffects of an experiment in lucid dreaming. First US edition (Pan 1991).

Indigo Graham Joyce (Pocket 0-671-03937-7, Jan 2000, $23.95, 258pp, hc) Associational horror novel/thriller of a group pursuing invisibility. First US edition (Michael Joseph 1999).

The Glass Bees Ernst Jünger (New York Review Books 0-940322-55-2, Oct 2000, $12.95, 209pp, tp, cover by Karl Blossfeldt) Reprint (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1960) dystopian SF novel of an automated society. Translated from the German Gläserne Bienen (Ernst Klett 1957) by Louise Bogan & Elizabeth Mayer. There is a new introduction by Bruce Sterling. Available from NYREV, Order Department, 1755 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York NY 10019-3780; 212-333-7900; e-mail: [orders@nybooks.com]; website: [www.nybooks.com]; add $3.50 postage.

Star Trek: Uhura’s Song Janet Kagan (Pocket 0-7434-0373-8, Aug 2000, $3.99, 373pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reissue (Pocket 1985) Star Trek novelization, repackaged as a “classic Star Trek novel”. This has a new ISBN and indicates first printing. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

At Amberleaf Fair Phyllis Ann Karr (Wildside Press 1-58715-015-8, 1999, $15.00, 186pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1986) fantasy novel. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com

Frostflower and Thorn Phyllis Ann Karr (Wildside Press 1-58715-013-1, 1999, $15.00, 276pp, tp) Reprint (Berkley 1980) fantasy novel. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com

Frostflower and Windbourne Phyllis Ann Karr (Wildside Press 1-58715-014-X, 1999, $15.00, 234pp, tp) Reprint (Berkley 1982) fantasy novel. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com

The Idylls of the Queen Phyllis Ann Karr (Wildside Press 1-58715-012-3, 1999, $15.99, 341pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1982) Arthurian fantasy novel/mystery of Queen Guenevere. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com

The Princess of Dhagabad Anna Kashina (Herodias 1-928746-07-1, Jul 2000, $25.00, 272pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Spirits of the Ancient Sands] Fantasy novel, the first in “The Spirits of the Ancient Sands” trilogy about an Arabian princess and her djinn. Kashina has published two books in Russia, one under the name Ann Porridge; this is her first English-language publication. Order from Herodias, 1603 79th St., Brooklyn NY 11214; orders 800-219-9116.

Come Like Shadows Welwyn Wilton Katz (Coteau Books 1-55050-170-4, Sep 2000, $7.95, 318pp, tp, cover by Martin Springett) Reprint (Viking 1993) young-adult time-travel fantasy novel involving a production of Macbeth. Illustrated by Martin Springett.

The Third Magic Welwyn Wilton Katz (Groundwood 0-88899-385-4, 1999, $6.95, 217pp, tp, cover by Ted Nasmith) Reprint (Douglas & McIntyre Canada 1988) young-adult Arthurian time-travel fantasy novel. Illustrated by Martin Springett. This indicates “second paperback edition 1999” but not seen until now.

Lord of Emperors Guy Gavriel Kay (HarperPrism 0-06-105121-7, Mar 2000, $24.00, 531pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Sarantine Mosaic] Historical fantasy novel of an alternate Byzantium, volume two of “The Sarantine Mosaic”. The US, UK, and Canada editions are all supposed to be simultaneous.

Lord of Emperors Guy Gavriel Kay (Viking Canada 0-670-88092-2, Mar 2000, C$32.99, 531pp, hc) [Sarantine Mosaic] Historical fantasy novel of an alternate Byzantium, volume two of “The Sarantine Mosaic”. The US, UK, and Canada editions are all supposed to be simultaneous.

The Sarantine Mosaic Guy Gavriel Kay (SFBC #03328, Mar 2000, $14.98, 825pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Sarantine Mosaic] Omnibus of two historical fantasy novels of an alternate Byzantium: Sailing to Sarantium (1998) and Lord of Emperors (2000). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0792-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

replica: Ice Cold Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48711-6, Mar 2000, $4.50, 152pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, tenth in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: In Search of Andy Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48713-2, Jun 2000, $4.50, 180pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 12th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: Lucky Thirteen Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48712-4, May 2000, $4.50, 168pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 11th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: The Beginning Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48715-9, Oct 2000, $4.50, 149pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 14th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: The Substitute Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48714-0, Aug 2000, $4.50, 150pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 13th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: Transformation Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48716-7, Dec 2000, $4.50, 150pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 15th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

The Vampire Sextette ed. Marvin Kaye (SFBC #05549, Aug 2000, $12.98, 416pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) Original anthology of six stories of traditional bloodsucking, sexy vampires, by authors Kim Newman, Nancy Collins, Brian Stableford, S.P. Somtow, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and Tanith Lee. This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1154-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Aquamarine Mel Keegan (The Gay Men’s Press 1-902852-14-1, 2000, $14.95, 326pp, tp) Gay post-holocaust SF novel set on a flooded Earth. This is an international edition.

Star*Drive: Two of Minds William H. Keith, Jr. (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1558-7, Jul 2000, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by D. Alexander Gregory) [Star*Drive] Novelization based on the SF role-playing game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Book of Fire Marjorie B. Kellogg (DAW 0-88677-901-4, Jul 2000, $6.99, 502pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Dragon Quartet] Fantasy novel, third volume of “The Dragon Quartet”. The dragons and their human guides travel to medieval Germany then to a devastated future US.

Forgotten Realms: Shadow’s Witness Paul S. Kemp (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1677-X, Nov 2000, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Forgotten Realms: Sembia] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, second in the “Sembia” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Gammage Cup Carol Kendall (Harcourt Young Classic/Odyssey 0-15-202493-X, Feb 2000, $6.00, 283pp, tp, cover by The Brothers Hildebrandt) [Minnipins] Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1959) young-adult fantasy novel, the first featuring the “Minnipins”, one named Muggles. Illustrated by Erik Blegvad. A hardcover edition (-202487-5, $17.00) is also available.

The Whisper of Glocken Carol Kendall (Harcourt Young Classic/Odyssey 0-15-202517-0, Feb 2000, $6.00, 304pp, tp, cover by The Brothers Hildebrandt) [Minnipins] Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1965) young-adult fantasy novel of the “Minnipins”, sequel to The Gammage Cup. Illustrated by Imero Gobbato. A hardcover edition (-202511-1, $17.00) is also available.

Shadowrun: Ragnarok Stephen Kenson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45774-9, Feb 2000, $5.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Shadowrun] Novelization, 38th in the series based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by FASA.

Tropic of Creation Kay Kenyon (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58026-4, Nov 2000, $5.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Pamela Lee) SF novel. Human forces find a seemingly empty planet riddled with tunnels dug by enemy aliens.

Uncommonplaces: Poems of the Fantastic ed. Judith Kerman & Don Riggs (Mayapple Press 0-932412-17-3, Mar 2000, $15.00, 138pp, tp, cover by Judith Clute) Anthology of 57 poems, 27 reprint, by authors who have read at the International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts, including Brian Aldiss, Jane Yolen, and David Lunde. This appears to be an on-demand edition, available online at www.mayapplepress.com, or from Mayapple Press, PO Box 5743, Saginaw MI 48603-0473; add $1.00 postage.

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