The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000


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The Rampart Worlds #3: Sagittarius Whorl Julian May (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39518-2, Jan 2001, $6.99, 377pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) [Rampart Worlds] SF novel, “Rampart Worlds” book three.


The Oxboy Anne Mazer (Persea Books 0-89255-240-9, 2000, $6.95, 105pp, tp) Reprint (??? 1993) fantasy novella of a half-ox/half-human boy hiding his identity. The original edition was not seen.


Ancients of Days Paul J. McAuley (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-79297-4, May 2000, $6.99, 404pp, pb, cover by Gregory Bridges) [Confluence] Reprint (Gollancz 1998) SF novel. Book two of the “Confluence” trilogy.


Confluence Paul J. McAuley (SFBC #11320, Oct 2000, $14.98, 878pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Confluence] Omnibus of the three far-future SF novels in the “Confluence” trilogy: Child of the River (1997), Ancients of Days (1998), and Shrine of Stars (1999). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1271-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Making History Paul J. McAuley (PS Publishing 1-902880-08-0, Apr 2000, $18.00, 74pp, tp, cover by David A. Hardy) [Quiet War] SF novella, chronologically the first of several dealing with the aftermath of McAuley’s “Quiet War”. This is a signed, limited edition of 300; a hardcover edition of 200 (-09-9) was announced but not seen. The trade paperback is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First St., Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; orders 800-353-3575.


Shrine of Stars Paul J. McAuley (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97517-3, Sep 2000, $18.00, 372pp, hc, cover by Gregory Bridges) [Confluence] SF novel. Book three of the “Confluence” trilogy. An exotic adventure set 10 million years in the future on a strange artifact peopled by even stranger characters. First US edition (Gollancz 1999).


The Coelura Anne McCaffrey (Tor 0-812-50297-3, Oct 2000, $5.99, 156pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) Reissue (Underwood-Miller 1983) short SF romance novel. Fifth printing.


Nimisha’s Ship Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43425-0, Jan 2000, $6.99, 361pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) Reprint (Bantam UK 1998) SF novel of a female starship designer stranded on a deadly planet. This includes an unpaginated, seven-page interview with McCaffrey.


Pegasus in Flight Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36897-5, Apr 2000, $6.99, 293pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Daffyd op Owen; Talents] Reissue (Del Rey 1990) SF novel, volume two in the “Talents” series. 13th printing.


Pegasus in Space Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43466-8, Apr 2000, $25.00, 373pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Talents] SF novel, third in the “Talents” series. Talents protect a vital space station from sabotage.


Pegasus in Space Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #06998, May 2000, $12.50, 350pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Talents] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) SF novel, third in the “Talents” series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Tower and the Hive Anne McCaffrey (Ace 0-441-00720-1, May 2000, $6.99, 315pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Tower and the Hive] Reprint (Ace 1999) SF novel in the “Rowan” series.


The Wings of Pegasus Anne McCaffrey (SFBC #17187, May 2000, $12.98, 446pp, hc, cover by Dean Morrissey) [Daffyd op Owen; Talents] Reissue (SFBC 1991) SF omnibus of one collection and one novel in the “Talents” series: To Ride Pegasus (1973) and Pegasus in Flight (1990). No printing indicator is given; this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Planet Pirates Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Moon & Jody Lynn Nye (Baen 0-671-31962-0, Dec 2000, $26.00, 890pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Planet Pirates] Reprint (Baen 1993) omnibus of three novels: Sassinak by McCaffrey & Moon (1990), The Death of Sleep by McCaffrey & Nye (1990), and Generation Warriors by McCaffrey & Moon (1992). Copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.


Acorna’s People Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105983-8, Jul 2000, $6.99, 399pp, pb, cover by John Ennis) [Acorna] Reprint (HarperPrism 1999) SF novel based on a comic book idea by McCaffrey, third in the “Acorna the Unicorn Girl” series.


Acorna’s World Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105095-4, Aug 2000, $24.00, 306pp, hc, cover by John Ennis) [Acorna] SF novel based on a comic book idea by McCaffrey, fourth in the “Acorna the Unicorn Girl” series.


Acorna’s World Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #12392, Aug 2000, $11.98, 306pp, hc, cover by John Ennis) [Acorna] Reprint (Eos 2000) SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, fourth in the “Acorna the Unicorn Girl” series. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Collapsium Wil McCarthy (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40856-X, Aug 2000, $24.95, 325pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson & Heather Kern) [Monarchs of Sol] Hard SF novel of manners set in a solar system ruled by a queen.


The Stones Are Hatching Geraldine McCaughrean (HarperCollins 0-06-028765-9, May 2000, $15.95, 230pp, hc, cover by David Wyatt) Young-adult fantasy. The world-eating Stoor Worm awakens after centuries of sleep. First US edition (Oxford University Press 1999).


Reinventing Comics Scott McCloud (HarperPerennial 0-06-095350-0, Oct 2000, $22.95, 250pp, tp, cover by Scott McCloud) Art book. An exploration of comics in graphic form, this follow-up to Understanding Comics looks at the state of the art and industry, and explores future possibilities, including online delivery and digital art.


Stargate SG-1: The First Amendment Ashley McConnell (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45777-3, Mar 2000, $5.99, 190pp, pb) [Stargate SG-1] Novelization based on the TV series based on the film, third in the series. Copyrighted by MGM Worldwide Television Productions.


The Vampire Memoirs Mara McCuniff & Traci Briery (Pinnacle 0-7860-1124-6, Jun 2000, $5.99, 425pp, pb) [Vampire Memoirs] Reissue (Zebra 1991 as by Traci Briery) vampire novel, the “memoirs” of Mara McCuniff. This says “First Pinnacle printing” but indicates second printing.


Hello Out There Jack McDevitt (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-23-1, Aug 2000, $20.00, 669pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Omnibus of two SF novels: The Hercules Text (1986) and A Talent For War (1989). The Hercules Text has been significantly rewritten and updated; McDevitt discusses the alterations in his foreword. Introduction by James Patrick Kelly. A hardcover edition (-22-3, $40.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Meisha Merlin, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.MeishaMerlin.com].


Infinity Beach Jack McDevitt (HarperPrism 0-06-105123-3, Feb 2000, $24.00, 435pp, hc, cover by Craig Attebery) SF novel. The search for non-terrestrial life continues even after nine worlds have been settled by Earth colonists.


Infinity Beach Jack McDevitt (SFBC #19950, Feb 2000, $12.50, 435pp, hc, cover by Craig Attebery) Reprint (HarperPrism 2000) SF novel. This is similar to the HarperPrism edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Tendeléo’s Story Ian McDonald (Firebird/PS Publishing 1-902880-12-9, Aug 2000, $14.00, 91pp, tp, cover by David A. Hardy) [Chaga] SF novella in the “Chaga” sequence. Introduction by Robert Silverberg. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a hardcover edition of 300 (-13-7, $40.00) also appeared. The trade paperback is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First St., Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; orders 800-353-3575; e-mail: [sales@firebirddistributing.com].


The Architects of Hyperspace Thomas R. McDonough (iUniverse.com/Backinprint.com 0-595-00730-9, Oct 2000, $16.95, 265pp, tp) Reprint (Avon 1987) SF novel about the search for a lost alien civilization built around a neutron star. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com], or write iUniverse.com, 620 North 48th St. Suite 201, Lincoln NE 68504-3467. McDonough’s website is [www.TomSpace.com].


The Swordsman’s Oath Juliet McKenna (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-102037-0, Sep 2000, $6.99, 528pp, pb, cover by Jon Sullivan) [Tales of Einarinn] Fantasy novel, second in the “Tales of Einarinn”. First US edition (Orbit 1999).


The Swordsman’s Oath Juliet McKenna (SFBC #10481, Oct 2000, $9.98, 528pp, hc, cover by Jon Sullivan) [Tales of Einarinn] Reprint (Orbit 1999) fantasy novel, second in the “Tales of Einarinn”. This has ISBN 0-7394-1273-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Thief’s Gamble Juliet McKenna (SFBC #07334, Dec ’99, $10.98, 495pp, hc, cover by Jon Sullivan) [Tales of Einarinn] Reprint (Orbit 1999) fantasy novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-0734-1, with the text and cover art from the US HarperPrism edition; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Iron Tower Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45810-9, Dec 2000, $6.99, 648pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Iron Tower] Omnibus of the first three “Mithgar” fantasy novels: The Dark Tide (1984), Shadows of Doom (1984), and The Darkest Day (1984). There is a new foreword by McKiernan.


Silver Wolf, Black Falcon Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45786-2, Jun 2000, $23.95, 474pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Mithgar] Fantasy novel set in the world of Mithgar, described as “perhaps” the last Mithgarian novel in McKiernan’s foreword.


The Tower at Stony Wood Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-00733-3, May 2000, $22.95, 294pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Fantasy novel. A knight quests to rescue an imprisoned queen.


The Tower at Stony Wood Patricia A. McKillip (SFBC #03424, Jun 2000, $11.50, 294pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Reprint (Ace 2000) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Blue Sword Robin McKinley (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130975-X, Nov 2000, $5.99, 272pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) [Damar] Reprint (Greenwillow 1982) fantasy novel.


The Hero and the Crown Robin McKinley (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130981-4, Nov 2000, $5.99, 246pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) [Damar] Reprint (Greenwillow 1984) Newbery prize-winning fantasy novel.


Spindle’s End Robin McKinley (Penguin Putnam 0-399-23466-7, May 2000, $19.95, 422pp, hc, cover by Dan Craig) Young-adult fantasy novel, a retelling of “Sleeping Beauty”. Two fairies raise a cursed princess as their own.


Spindle’s End Robin McKinley (SFBC #11607, Jul 2000, $9.98, 422pp, hc, cover by Can Craig) Reprint (Putnam 2000) young-adult fantasy novel, a retelling of “Sleeping Beauty”. This is similar to the Putnam edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


I Gave at the Orifice Mark McLaughlin (Eraserhead Press, May 2000, $2.50, 26pp, ph, cover by Carlton Mellick, III) Chapbook collection of eight stories, one original. Available from Eraserhead Press, 16664 E. Trevino Drive, Fountain Hills AZ 85268; www.eraserheadpress.cjb.net


The Miocene Arrow Sean McMullen (Tor 0-312-87054-X, Aug 2000, $27.95, 418pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Greatwinter] SF novel, sequel to Souls in the Great Machine, second in the “Greatwinter” series. A simultaneous world English edition (C-format) was announced but not seen.


Souls in the Great Machine Sean McMullen (Tor 0-312-87256-9, May 2000, $15.95, 448pp, tp, cover by John Harris) [Greatwinter] Reprint (Tor 1999) SF novel, revised considerably from the two far-future SF novels in the “Greatwinter” series: Voices in the Light (1994) and Mirror Sun Rising (1995).


The Throne of Bones Brian McNaughton (Wildside Press 1-58715-198-7, Oct 2000, $16.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Jamie Oberschlake) Reprint (Terminal Fright 1997) World Fantasy Award-winning collection of 15 dark (or weird) fantasy stories, eight original. Introduction by Alan Rodgers, afterword by S.T. Joshi. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.


Dream Stone Glenna McReynolds (Bantam 0-553-57431-0, Apr 2000, $6.50, 464pp, pb, cover by Alan Ayers) [Chalice and the Blade] Reprint (Bantam 1998) historical romance/fantasy, sequel to The Chalice and the Blade.


Prince of Time Glenna McReynolds (Bantam 0-553-10394-6, Dec 2000, $23.95, 333pp, hc, cover by Alan Ayers) [Chalice and the Blade] Historical romance/fantasy, third in the trilogy begun in The Chalice and the Blade. A long-awaited savior turns out to be a mercenary and thief.


Millennium Macabre William Meikle (Enigmatic Press, 2000, $10.00, 66pp, ph, cover by Iain Maynard) Original collection of three dark fantasy stories, one co-written with Graeme Hurry. Illustrated by Iain Maynard. Originally published in the UK with ISSN 1464-1461, this is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.


Of Honor and Treason C. J. Merle (Speculation Press 0-9671979-3-7, Jun 2000, $11.50, 267pp, tp, cover by Steve A. Roberts) SF novel. An empire of humanoid aliens decides it’s time to destroy encroaching human star-empires. This is a print-on-demand edition. Available from Speculation Press, PO Box 543, DeKalb IL 60115; www.speculationpress.com.


The Blair Witch Files: The Dark Room Cade Merrill (Bantam 0-553-49363-9, Aug 2000, $4.99, 176pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Blair Witch Files] Young-adult novelization, “Case File #2” in this series loosely based on the movie. Packaged by Parachute Press; copyrighted by Artisan Pictures.


The Blair Witch Files: The Drowning Ghost Cade Merrill (Bantam 0-553-49364-7, Oct 2000, $4.99, 176pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Blair Witch Files] Young-adult novelization, “Case File #3” in this series loosely based on the movie. Packaged by Parachute Press; copyrighted by Artisan Pictures.


The Blair Witch Files: The Witch’s Daughter Cade Merrill (Bantam 0-553-49362-0, Aug 2000, $4.99, 181pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Blair Witch Files] Young-adult novelization, the first “Case File” loosely based on the movie. Packaged by Parachute Press; copyrighted by Artisan Pictures.


The Red Hot Typewriter: The Life and Times of John D. MacDonald Hugh Merrill (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-20905-3, Oct 2000, $24.95, 256pp, hc, cover by Scott Levine) Non-fiction, biography of the mystery writer who also wrote some notable SF. Includes bibliography and index. [John D. MacDonald]


Machine Dreams Joshua Mertz (Bald Mountain Books 0-9661664-4-2, Sep 2000, $16.00, 288pp, tp) SF novel of a corporate war for control of a new, full-sensory, biotech broadcast medium. A first novel. Available from Bald Mountain Books, PO Box 8420, Van Nuys CA 91409; website: [www.baldmountain.com]; e-mail: [info@baldmountain.com].


Roswell High: The Dark One Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-03563-0, Jul 2000, $5.99, 170pp, pb) [Roswell High] Young-adult SF novel, ninth in the series. This is a TV tie-in edition. Copyrighted by Pocket Books; packaged by 17th Street Productions.


Roswell High: The Intruder Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-77459-X, Mar 2000, $4.99, 168pp, pb) [Roswell High] Reissue (Archway 1999) young-adult SF novel, fifth in the series about some non-human inhabitants living in Roswell; this is a TV tie-in edition. Packaged by 17th Street Productions; copyrighted by Pocket Books.


Roswell High: The Rebel Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-03562-2, Jun 2000, $5.99, 168pp, pb) [Roswell High] Young-adult SF novel, eighth in the series. Some of the students at Roswell High are not human. This is a TV tie-in edition. Packaged by 17th Street Productions; copyrighted by Pocket Books.


Roswell High: The Salvation Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-03564-9, Aug 2000, $5.99, 168pp, pb) [Roswell High] Young-adult SF novel, tenth in the series. This is a TV tie-in edition. Copyrighted by Pocket Books; packaged by 17th Street Productions.


Roswell High: The Seeker Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-77464-6, Jan 2000, $4.99, 168pp, pb) [Roswell High] Reissue (Archway 1999) young-adult SF novel, third in the series. This is a TV tie-in edition. Copyrighted by Pocket Books; packaged by Daniel Weiss Associates’s 17th Street Productions.


Roswell High: The Stowaway Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-02379-9, Apr 2000, $4.99, 168pp, pb) [Roswell High] Young-adult SF novel, sixth in the series. This is a TV tie-in edition. Copyrighted by Pocket Books; packaged by 17th Street Productions.


Roswell High: The Vanished Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-03561-4, May 2000, $4.99, 167pp, pb) [Roswell High] Young-adult SF novel, seventh in the series. Some of the students at Roswell High are not human. This is a TV tie-in edition. Packaged by 17th Street Productions; copyrighted by Pocket Books.


Roswell High: The Watcher Melinda Metz (Pocket Pulse 0-671-77463-8, Feb 2000, $4.99, 171pp, pb) [Roswell High] Reissue (Archway 1998) young-adult SF novel, fourth in the series. Copyrighted by Pocket Books; packaged (“produced”) by 17th Street Productions.


Other Worlds Barbara Michaels (HarperChoice 0-06-109749-7, Feb 2000, $6.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Donna Diamond) Reprint (HarperCollins 1999) collection of two clubroom-mystery stories with possible dark fantasy elements, one original.


Enemy Glory Karen Michalson (Tor 0-312-89061-3, Jan 2001, $24.95, 382pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Enemy Glory] Fantasy novel, first in a series. A young magician is disillusioned by continuing revolutions, and ends up a cleric of evil.


King Rat China Miéville (Tor 0-312-89072-9, Oct 2000, $14.95, 318pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1998) dark fantasy novel.


Guenevere: Knight of the Sacred Lake Rosalind Miles (Random House/Crown 0-609-60623-9, Mar 2000, $24.00, 419pp, hc, cover by Peter Johnson) [Guenevere] Arthurian novel with a feminist, New Age slant, second in the series. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 2000).


Dracula: Sense & Nonsense Elizabeth Miller (Desert Island Books 1-874287-24-4, Apr 2000, $29.95, 256pp, hc) Non-fiction examination of Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the myths, misconceptions, and scholarly errors that have risen around the novel and its title character. Introduction by Clive Leatherdale, series editor for “The Desert Island Dracula Library”. An index, a bibliography, and brief evaluations of various books on vampires are included. 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.


Bradamant: The Iron Tempest Ron Miller (Timberwolf Press 1-58752-027-3, Jun 2000, $16.95, 331pp, tp, cover by Ron Miller) Fantasy novel about a warrior woman, based on a character from Ludovico Ariosto’s epic poem “Orlando Furioso”. Illustrated by the author and Gustave Doré. This first appeared online as a serial dramatic reading. Available from Timberwolf Press, 202 N. Allen St., Suite A, Allen TX 75013; www.TimberWolfPress.com


First Light Catherine Mintz (NetPub/Vivisphere Publishing 1-58776-048-7, Oct 2000, $14.00, 136pp, tp) Collection of ten stories, one original. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.vivisphere.com], or from NetPub/Vivisphere Publishing, 2 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie NY 12601; credit card orders 800-724-1100.


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