The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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Precursor C. J. Cherryh (DAW 0-88677-910-3, Oct 2000, $6.99, 448pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Foreigner] Reprint (DAW 1999) SF novel, fourth in the “Foreigner” universe.

The Sword, the Ring, and the Chalice: The Ring Deborah Chester (Ace 0-441-00757-0, Aug 2000, $6.99, 426pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Sword, the Ring, and the Chalice] Fantasy novel, second in a trilogy.

The Sword, the Ring, and the Chalice: The Sword Deborah Chester (Ace 0-441-00702-3, Feb 2000, $6.99, 393pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Sword, the Ring, and the Chalice] Fantasy novel, first in a trilogy.

Isaac Asimov’s Robot City 3 Rob Chilson & William F. Wu (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-0007-0, Jul 2000, $14.00, 407pp, tp, cover by Paul Rivoche) [Robot City] Omnibus of two novelizations in the series based on a concept by Asimov: Isaac Asimov’s Robot City, Book 5: Refuge (Ace 1988) by Chilson and Isaac Asimov’s Robot City, Book 6: Perihelion (1988) by Wu. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

The Best of Cemetery Dance, Volume 1 ed. Richard Chizmar (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45804-4, Nov 2000, $14.95, 401pp, tp, cover by Hans Neleman) Reprint (Cemetery Dance 1998 as part of a single volume, not seen) horror anthology of 30 stories that originally appeared in Cemetery Dance. Authors include Stephen King, Jack Ketchum, Lucy Taylor, and Ramsey Campbell. The introduction is an interview of Chizmar by Bob Morrish, discussing the magazine’s history.

The Best of Cemetery Dance, Volume 2 ed. Richard Chizmar (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45813-3, Jan 2001, $14.95, 385pp, tp, cover by Michael Wildsmith) Reprint (Cemetery Dance 1998 as part of a single volume, not seen) horror anthology of 29 stories, an interview with Dean Koontz, and an afterword by David B. Silva. The page numbering continues from Volume 1.

October Dreams: A Celebration of Halloween ed. Richard Chizmar & Robert Morrish (CD Publications 1-58767-011-9, Oct 2000, $40.00, 660pp, hc, cover by Stacy Drum) Original anthology of 22 stories, 11 reprints, plus 30 “Favorite Halloween Memories” by noted horror writers, a poem, and three essays on the holiday in film, books, and history. Authors include Poppy Z. Brite, John Shirley, and Ray Bradbury. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009; website [www.cemeterydance.com].

The Best of Crank! ed. Bryan Cholfin (Tor 0-312-86739-5, Feb 2000, $14.95, 320pp, tp, cover by Pangorda) Reprint (Tor 1998) anthology of 17 stories originally published in Crank!.

Algernon Hent: My Life, Your Dimes D. W. Chong (Xlibris Corporation 0-7388-0513-0, Jan 2000, $18.00, 191pp, tp) Humorous near-future science fiction novel. An SF writer’s repressed memories of his mother’s murder are revealed. This is the first published novel from a long-time fan writer. This is a print-on-demand book, also available in hardcover (-0512-2, $25.00); order online at www.xlibris.com; or from Xlibris Corporation, 426 Walnut St., Philadelphia PA 19106; credit card orders 888-7-xlibris; add $4.00 shipping.

The Truthsayer’s Apprentice Deborah Christian (SFBC #02422, Feb 2000, $13.98, 396pp, hc, cover by Giancola Donato) [Loregiver] Reprint (Tor 1999) fantasy novel, first in the “Loregiver” series. This is similar to the Tor hardcover edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Veronica Nicholas Christopher (Avon/Spike 0-380-80657-6, Jan 2000, $12.50, 322pp, tp) Reprint (Dial 1996) literary fantasy time-travel novel.

Dinoverse 2: The Teens Time Forgot Scott Ciencin (Random House 0-679-88844-6, May 2000, $4.99, 168pp, pb, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Dinoverse] Young-adult SF novel, second in the series about contemporary teens whose minds are trapped in the past in the bodies of dinosaurs. Illustrated by Michael Fredericks.

Dinoverse 3: Raptor Without a Cause Scott Ciencin (Random House 0-679-88845-4, May 2000, $4.99, 180pp, pb, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Dinoverse] Young-adult SF novel, third in the series about contemporary teens whose minds are trapped in the past in the bodies of dinosaurs. Illustrated by Michael Fredericks.

Dinoverse 4: Please Don’t Eat the Teacher Scott Ciencin (Random House 0-679-88846-2, Jul 2000, $4.99, 194pp, pb, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Dinoverse] Young-adult SF novel, fourth in the series about contemporary teens whose minds are trapped in the past in the bodies of dinosaurs. Illustrated by Michael Fredericks.

Dinoverse 6: Dinosaurs Ate My Homework Scott Ciencin (Random House 0-375-80596-6, Nov 2000, $4.99, 192pp, tp, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Dinoverse] Young-adult SF novel, sixth in the series about contemporary teens whose minds are trapped in the past in the bodies of dinosaurs. Illustrated by Michael Fredericks.

Dinoverse: Beverly Hills Brontosaurus Scott Ciencin (Random House 0-375-80595-8, Sep 2000, $4.99, 173pp, pb, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Dinoverse] Young-adult SF novel, fifth in the series about contemporary teens whose minds are trapped in the past in the bodies of dinosaurs. Illustrated by Michael Fredericks.

Dinoverse: I Was a Teenage T. Rex Scott Ciencin (Random House 0-679-88843-8, Mar 2000, $4.99, 170pp, pb, cover by Adrian Chesterman) [Dinoverse] Reprint (Random House 1999 as Dinoverse) young-adult SF novel, first in the series. Illustrated by Michael Fredericks.

The Gore Joseph A. Citro (University Press of New England 1-58465-053-2, Oct 2000, $14.95, 231pp, tp, cover by Wendell Minor) Reprint (Warner 1990 as The Unseen) horror novel of a strange creature in Vermont. Order from University Press of New England, 23 S. Main St., Hanover NH 03755-2048; credit card orders 800-421-1561; add $5.00 postage.

Restoration and Augustan British Utopias ed. Gregory Claeys (Syracuse University Press 0-8156-2824-2, Jan 2000, $45.00, xxxi+271pp, tp) Non-fiction anthology of utopian writings from 1660 to the late 1700s. Includes imaginary voyages, some Arcadian writings, some utopian, and descriptions of model societies. There is a lengthy introduction by the editor, along with bibliographical references and and index. Order from Syracuse University Press, 621 Skytop Road, Suite 110, Syracuse NY 13244-5290; credit card orders 800-365-8929; add $4.00 shipping.

Shadow Star Chris Claremont & George Lucas (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57288-1, Oct 2000, $6.50, 531pp, pb, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [Shadow War] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1999) fantasy novel, third and final in the “Shadow War” trilogy, a sequel to Willow. The book is credited as by Claremont, with “story by George Lucas.” Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

J.R.R. Tolkien and His Literary Resonances: Views of Middle-Earth ed. George Clark & Daniel Timmons (Greenwood Press 0-313-30845-4, Oct 2000, $55.00, 213pp, hc) Non-fiction gathering of critical essays looking at Tolkien’s works in relation to major literary movements from ancient times to the present. Authors include Roger C. Schlobin, Verlyn Flieger, W.A. Senior, and Tom Shippey. Introduction by Timmons. In addition to notes and references given for each essay, there is a selected bibliography, and an index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Before I Say Good-Bye Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster 0-684-83598-3, Apr 2000, $26.00, 332pp, hc) Suspense novel with psychic elements real and fraudulent. A woman who has psychic experiences of her own consults a medium after her husband’s violent death.

Nailed by the Heart Simon Clark (Leisure 0-8439-4713-6, May 2000, $5.99, 392pp, pb) Horror novel of a small village, old religion, and reanimated killers. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 1995).

2001: A Space Odyssey Arthur C. Clarke (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45799-4, Sep 2000, $6.99, 297pp, pb) [Space Odyssey] Reissue (NAL 1968) SF novel. This has the introduction by Clarke from the 1999 NAL “millennial” edition.

Greetings, Carbon-Based Bipeds!: Collected Essays 1934-1998 Arthur C. Clarke (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-26745-2, Dec 2000, $16.95, 555pp, tp) Reprint (St. Martin’s 1999) non-fiction collection of 110 pieces.

The Sentinel Arthur C. Clarke (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-0721-0, Sep 2000, $14.95, 298pp, tp, cover by Lebbeus Woods) Reprint (Berkley 1983) SF collection, illustrated by Lebbeus Woods. This is a “2001 Anniversary Edition”. Copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

The Light of Other Days Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (Tor 0-312-87199-6, Mar 2000, $24.95, 316pp, hc) SF novel. Quantum physics to enable people to watch others anywhere and any time, altering mankind as privacy is lost and the truth about the past is revealed.

The Light of Other Days Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (SFBC #06070, Mar 2000, $12.50, 312pp, hc) 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.

The Light of Other Days Arthur C. Clarke & Stephen Baxter (Tor 0-812-57640-3, Jan 2001, $7.99, 370pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel of quantum physics.

The Trigger Arthur C. Clarke & Michael Kube-McDowell (SFBC #17191, Jan 2000, $12.50, 550pp, hc) Reprint (Voyager 1999) SF novel. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Trigger Arthur C. Clarke & Michael Kube-McDowell (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57620-8, Sep 2000, $6.99, 626pp, pb) Reprint (Voyager 1999) SF novel.

Mischief Douglas Clegg (Leisure 0-8439-4766-7, Sep 2000, $5.99, 359pp, pb) Horror novel of a haunted prep school in the Hudson River Valley.

Mischief Douglas Clegg (CD Publications 1-58767-009-7, Sep 2000, $40.00, 260pp, hc, cover by Gail Cross) Horror novel. This is a signed, limited edition of 750. This was apparently simultaneous with the Leisure mass-market edition, seen in September. Order from Cemetery Dance Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009; e-mail: [cdancepub@aol.com]; website: [www.cemeterydance.com].

You Come When I Call You Douglas Clegg (Leisure 0-8439-4695-4, Mar 2000, $5.99, 393pp, pb) Reprint (CD Publications 12/99) horror novel.

Wit’ch Storm James Clemens (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41708-9, May 2000, $6.99, 517pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Banned and the Banished] Reprint (Del Rey 1999) fantasy novel, book two of “The Banned and the Banished”.

Wit’ch War James Clemens (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41709-7, Jul 2000, $15.00, 547pp, tp, cover by Alan Pollack) [Banned and the Banished] Fantasy novel, book three of “The Banned and the Banished”.

Wit’ch War James Clemens (SFBC #14259, Aug 2000, $11.98, 547pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) [Banned and the Banished] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) fantasy novel, book three of “The Banned and the Banished”. This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1197-7; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Essential Hal Clement, Volume 2: Music of Many Spheres Hal Clement (NESFA Press 1-886778-07-8, Feb 2000, $25.00, 506pp, hc, cover by George Richard) Collection of 17 SF stories. There is an introduction by Ben Bova. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; www.nesfa.org/press; add $2.00 postage.

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