The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000


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Major Ingredients Eric Frank Russell (NESFA Press 1-886778-10-8, Sep 2000, $29.00, 701pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Collection of 30 stories. Introductions by Jack L. Chalker and editor Rick Katze; afterword by Mike Resnick. Available from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701-0203; website: [www.nesfa.org/press]; e-mail: [sales@nesfa.org]; add $2.00 shipping.


Terminal Visions Richard Paul Russo (Golden Gryphon Press 0-9655901-3-5, Sep 2000, $23.95, 237pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) Collection of 14 stories, two substantially revised. Introduction by Karen Joy Fowler. Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; 217-384-4205; www.goldengryphon.com


Dream Keeper Morrie Ruvinsky (Sasquatch 1-57061-167-X, Mar 2000, $23.95, 271pp, hc, cover by Simona Bortis) Fantasy novel of a white man adopted by Kwakiutl Indians, and transformed into an immortal sea lion.


World of Darkness: Ravnos Kathleen Ryan (White Wolf 1-56504-807-5, Feb 2000, $5.99, 265pp, tp, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness: Clan] Novelization of the “Clan”, based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.


Who Shaped Science Fiction? Robert Sabella (Nova Science Publishers/Kroshka Books 1-56072-520-6, Feb 2000, $23.95, 282pp, hc) Non-fiction survey of the 100 most significant figures in the development of American SF, from John W. Campbell, Jr. (#1) to Kim Stanley Robinson (#100), with brief explanations of their contributions to the field and selective chronologies for each. Includes notes and a brief bibliography. Nova Science Books/Kroshka Books, 227 Main Street, Suite 100, Huntington NY 11743; 631-424-6682; novascience@earthlink.net; www.nexusworld.com/nova


Ariadne’s Web Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-812-59046-5, Jan 2001, $6.99, 424pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Books of the Gods] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel based on Greek myth, second in the “Book of the Gods” series.


The Arms of Hercules Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-312-87776-5, Oct 2000, $14.95, 352pp, tp, cover by Julie Bell) [Books of the Gods] Fantasy novel, third in the “Book of the Gods” series. A simultaneous hardcover edition (-86774-3, $25.95) is also available.


Gene Roddenberry’s Earth: Final Conflict: The Arrival Fred Saberhagen (Tor 0-812-56888-5, Oct 2000, $5.99, 315pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Earth: Final Conflict] Reprint (Tor 1999) novelization based on the TV series. Copyrighted by Tribune Entertainment and Alliance Atlantis Communications.


Vlad Tapes Fred Saberhagen (Baen 0-671-57878-2, Jul 2000, $6.99, 537pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Dracula] Omnibus of two vampire mystery novels: An Old Friend of the Family (1979) and Thorn (1980).


Frankenstein: The Dawning and the Passing Mario Marcel Salas (Watercress Press 0-934955-42-5, Oct 2000, $14.95, 217pp, tp) [Frankenstein] SF novel, sequel to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, following two surgeons in the mid-1800s as they investigate the legend of the monster, with framing segments set in 2351.


Raphael and the Noble Task Catherine Salton (HarperCollins 0-06-019675-0, Oct 2000, $20.00, 161pp, hc, cover by David Weitzman) Medieval fantasy novel about a griffin-shaped chimere/gargoyle who seeks a noble task, and finds it when a baby is abandoned at the Cathedral. Illustrated by David Weitzman.


Bastion of Darkness R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42193-0, Aug 2000, $6.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) [Chronicles of Ynis Aielle] Fantasy novel, book three in the “Chronicles of Ynis Aielle”.


The Demon Apostle R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39154-3, Apr 2000, $6.99, 524pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Demon Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 1999) fantasy novel, third in the “DemonWars” trilogy.


Forgotten Realms: Canticle R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1604-4, Feb 2000, $6.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Daren Bader) [Forgotten Realms: Cleric] Reprint (TSR 1991) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, book one in “The Cleric Quintet”. Copyrighted 1991 by TSR and 2000 by Wizards of the Coast; the copyright page still indicates first printing and says “First Printing: October 1991”.


Forgotten Realms: In Sylvan Shadows R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1605-2, Mar 2000, $6.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Daren Bader) [Forgotten Realms: Cleric] Reissue (TSR 1992) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, book two in “The Cleric Quintet”. Copyrighted 1992 by TSR, 2000 by Wizards of the Coast.


Forgotten Realms: Night Masks R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1606-0, May 2000, $7.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Daren Bader) [Forgotten Realms: Cleric] Reprint (TSR 1992) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, book three in “The Cleric Quintet”. Copyrighted 1992 by TSR, 2000 by Wizards of the Coast.


Forgotten Realms: Servant of the Shard R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1657-5, Oct 2000, $24.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, sequel to Forgotten Realms: The Spine of the World. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Forgotten Realms: Servant of the Shard R. A. Salvatore (SFBC #33538, Nov 2000, $12.50, 348pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2000) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, sequel to Forgotten Realms: The Spine of the World. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. This is similar to the Wizards of the Coast edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy R. A. Salvatore (SFBC #11964, Jul 2000, $12.50, 805pp, hc, cover by Jeff Easley) [Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy] Reprint (TSR 1998) omnibus of three novelizations based on the fantasy role-playing game: Homeland (1990), Exile (1990), and Sojourn (1991). Copyrighted 1998 by TSR. This is similar to the 1998 TSR edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy Collector’s Edition R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1588-9, Feb 2000, $17.95, 805pp, pb, cover by Jeff Easley) [Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy] Reprint (TSR 1998) omnibus of three novelizations based on the fantasy role-playing game: Homeland (1990), Exile (1990), and Sojourn (1991). Copyrighted 1998 by TSR, 2000 by Wizards of the Coast.


Forgotten Realms: The Fallen Fortress R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1607-9, Jun 2000, $7.99, 313pp, pb, cover by Daren Bader) [Forgotten Realms: Cleric] Reissue (TSR 1993) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, book four in “The Cleric Quintet”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector’s Edition R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1557-9, Jan 2000, $27.95, 1040pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Forgotten Realms: Icewind Dale] Reprint (SFBC 1999) omnibus of three novelizations based on the fantasy role-playing game: The Crystal Shard (1988), Streams of Silver (1989), and The Halfling’s Gem (1990). This has a new introduction by Terry Brooks. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Forgotten Realms: The Spine of the World R. A. Salvatore (SFBC #03119, Feb 2000, $11.98, 345pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness] Reprint (TSR 1999) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR. This is similar to the TSR edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Forgotten Realms: The Spine of the World R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1404-1, Jun 2000, $7.99, 381pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness] Reprint (TSR 1999) novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Mortalis R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43039-5, Jul 2000, $25.95, 484pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Demon Wars] Fantasy novel, first in the second “DemonWars” trilogy. Plague breaks out as the kingdom struggles in the aftermath of the war with the demon dactyl.


Mortalis R. A. Salvatore (SFBC #12380, Jul 2000, $12.98, 484pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Demon Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) fantasy novel, first in the second “DemonWars” trilogy. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime R. A. Salvatore (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-42845-5, Jul 2000, $7.50, 398pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order] Reprint (Del Rey LucasBooks 1999) Star Wars novelization set 25 years after the original Star Wars movie. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.


Cinderella Skeleton Robert D. San Souci & David Catrow (Harcourt 0-15-202003-9, Oct 2000, $16.00, 32pp, hc, cover by David Catrow) Children’s picture book, a spooky version of “Cinderella” illustrated by David Catrow.


The Tomorrow File Lawrence Sanders (Berkley 0-425-08179-6, Mar 2000, $7.50, 551pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1975) SF novel. 45th printing.


The Crystal Mountain Ruth Sanderson (Little, Brown 0-316-77092-2, Sep ’99, $15.95, hc, cover by Ruth Sanderson) Children’s fairytale picture book, illustrated by the author. Three brothers try to recover a stolen tapestry.


Sky Knife Marella Sands (Tor 0-812-57764-7, Mar 2000, $6.99, 288pp, pb) [Sky Knife] Reprint (Forge 1997) historical fantasy novel of the ancient Maya.


By Blood Possessed Elena Santangelo (St. Martin’s 0-312-20960-6, Oct ’99, $24.95, 326pp, hc) Mystery with supernatural elements. A contemporary woman senses Civil War events somehow tied to a present-day danger. A first novel.


Spirit Moon William Sarabande (Bantam 0-553-57909-6, Aug 2000, $6.99, 626pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [First Americans] Prehistoric novel, #11 in “The First Americans” series. Packaged by Book Creations, which holds joint copyright with the author. Sarabande is a pen name for Joan Lesley Hamilton Cline.


All the Names José Saramago (Harcourt 0-15-100421-8, Oct 2000, $24.00, 238pp, hc, cover by Tony Baker) Associational novel with surreal elements, by a Nobel Prize-winning author. A city clerk is obsessed by a woman he knows only through a document. Translated from the Portuguese Todos os names (Caminho 1997) by Margaret Jull Costa. First US edition (Harvill 1999).


The Tale of the Unknown Island José Saramago (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-601303-7, Oct 2000, $9.00, 51pp, tp, cover by Peter Sis) Reprint (Harcourt 1999) fantasy philosophical fable and love story, a short story by a Nobel Prize-winning author, illustrated by Peter Sis. Translated from the Portuguese O Conto da Ilha Desconhecida (1998) by Margaret Jull Costa.


Ringstones and other Curious Tales Sarban (Tartarus Press 1-872621-51-1, Jul 2000, $55.95, 272pp, hc) Reprint (Peter Davies 1951) collection of six stories. This adds one recently discovered original story. Originally published in the UK (£27.50). This is a limited edition of 350. Available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.


999 ed. Al Sarrantonio (SFBC #03378, Nov ’99, $13.98, 666pp, hc, cover by Amy Halperin) Reprint (Avon 9/99) original anthology of 29 horror stories. This is similar to the Avon edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. Originally scheduled for 1999, but not seen until now.


Nightshade John Saul (Ballantine 0-345-43329-7, Jun 2000, $25.95, 308pp, hc) Horror novel. Matt’s life is disrupted by his senile grandmother, old family secrets, and a dead aunt.


The Right Hand of Evil John Saul (SFBC #19137, Dec ’99, $12.50, 314pp, hc, cover by Larry Lurin) Reprint (Ballantine 1999) Southern Gothic horror novel.


The Right Hand of Evil John Saul (Ballantine 0-449-00583-6, May 2000, $7.99, 427pp, pb, cover by Larry Lurin) Reprint (Ballantine 1999) Southern Gothic horror novel.


Icarus Descending Steve Savile (Enigmatic Press 0-9537476-0-3, Dec ’99, $13.00, 74pp, tp, cover by Michael Gilroy) Original collection of two dark fantasy stories, illustrated by Frank Mafrici. 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.


Secret Life of Colors Steve Savile (DarkTales Publications 0-9672029-4-9, Feb 2000, $19.99, 192pp, tp) Horror novel. A Native American ex-cop assists in tracking a supernatural serial killer. This is an on-demand book, available online at www.darktales.com, or from PO Box 675, Grandview MO 64030; add $4.00 shipping.


Calculating God Robert J. Sawyer (Tor 0-312-86713-1, Jun 2000, $23.95, 334pp, hc) Near-future SF novel. Aliens believe an ancient cataclysm on Earth and other worlds proves the existence of God.


Flashforward Robert J. Sawyer (Tor 0-812-58034-6, Apr 2000, $6.99, 319pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1999) SF novel. The world gets a glimpse of the future.


Science Fiction, Critical Frontiers ed. Karen Sayer & John Moore (St. Martin’s 0-312-23112-1, Sep 2000, $59.95, 219pp, hc) Non-fiction gathering of 12 essays about SF and its criticism. Includes bibliographical references. This appears to be identical with the 2000 Macmillan UK edition (0-333-74086-6), not seen.


Beacham’s Sourcebooks for Teaching Young Adult Fiction: Exploring Harry Potter Elizabeth D. Schafer (Beacham Publishing 0-933833-57-1, Aug 2000, $24.95, 478pp, hc) Non-fiction teachers’ guide to the Harry Potter books, including an unauthorized biography of author J.K. Rowling. Sections look at Pottermania, archetypes, literary and moral issues, and other YA fantasy. Includes bibliography, appendices, list of online resources, and index. [J. K. Rowling]


The Demon Circle Dan Schmidt (Leisure 0-8439-4670-9, Jan 2000, $5.50, 358pp, pb) Horror novel. An ex-cop in Oklahoma tangles with Satanists with real powers.


Telzey Amberdon James H. Schmitz (Baen 0-671-57851-0, Apr 2000, $6.99, 436pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Telzey Amberdon; Complete Federation of the Hub] Collection of eight pieces, the first of four planned volumes featuring Schmitz’s “Federation of the Hub”. All but two stories feature the character Telzey Amberdon, including the contents of The Universe Against Her (Ace 1964) and novel The Lion Game (DAW 1973). Two stories appear to be previously uncollected. Editor Eric Flint’s afterword discusses Schmitz’s career, and credits co-editor Guy Gordon, who provides an overview of Hub history.


T’nT: Telzey & Trigger James H. Schmitz (Baen 0-671-57879-0, Jul 2000, $6.99, 403pp, pb) [Complete Federation of the Hub] Collection of seven stories featuring characters Telzey Amberdon and Trigger Argee, the second volume in a series collecting Schmitz’s ’Complete Federation of the Hub’. Four stories were previously collected as The Telzey Toy (DAW 1973); this adds to one story a prologue previously published as a separate story (’The Pork Chop Tree’); three stories are apparently previously uncollected. Afterword by editor Eric Flint; co-editor Guy Gordon provides an article on Schmitz’s writing style.


Trigger & Friends James H. Schmitz (Baen 0-671-31966-3, Jan 2001, $6.99, 474pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Complete Federation of the Hub] Omnibus/collection of five stories, three not previously collected, and the novel Legacy, featuring Trigger Argee. This is the third of four volumes in “The Complete Federation of the Hub”. Edited by Eric Flint and Guy Gordon, with an afterword by Flint and an article on Schmitz’s Psychology Service by Gordon, who also adapted one non-Hub story for this volume.


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