The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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The Essential Hal Clement, Volume 3: Variations on a Theme by Sir Isaac Newton Hal Clement (NESFA Press 1-886778-08-6, Sep 2000, $25.00, hc, cover by Richard McKenna) [Mesklin] Collection of the “Mesklin” writings: Mission of Gravity (1954), Star Light (1971), two stories, and an article. Introduction by David Langford. Editors Anthony R. Lewis and Mark L. Olsen provide afterwords. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; website [www.nesfa.org/press]; add $2.00 postage.

Half Life Hal Clement (Tor 0-812-56660-2, Jun 2000, $6.99, 260pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1999) SF novel.

Fire Bringer David Clement-Davies (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-46492-1, Oct 2000, $19.95, 498pp, hc) Young-adult historical fantasy featuring deer in Scotland during Norse invasions. First US edition (Macmillan Children’s Books 1999).

The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade ed. Ken Cliff & Carl Bowen (White Wolf 1-56504-209-3, Jan 2000, $14.95, unpaginated, tp) Art book with illustrations by various artists from the role-playing game in the “World of Darkness”. Artists include Kent Williams, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Gerald Brom. Introduction by Neal Gaiman; other text by Rob Hatch, Justin Achilli, Richard Dansky, and Richard Thomas. This may be the version previously available only with the limited edition game; this is copyrighted 1998, but not seen until now.

The Doors of Death and Life Brenda W. Clough (Tor 0-312-87064-7, May 2000, $23.95, 268pp, hc, cover by Barry Appell) Science fantasy novel. A man survives a burning space shuttle thanks to the Pearl of Immortality that once belonged to Gilgamesh.

Suburban Gods Brenda W. Clough (SFBC #07407, Jul 2000, $12.98, 454pp, hc, cover by Rick Berry) Omnibus of two fantasy novels: How Like a God (1997) and Doors of Death and Life (2000). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1108-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Eagle-Sage David B. Coe (Tor 0-312-86791-3, Apr 2000, $27.95, 479pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [LonTobyn Chronicle] Fantasy novel. Third book of the William L. Crawford Award-winning series, “The LonTobyn Chronicle”.

Crack at Dusk: Crook of Dawn Priscilla Cogan (Two Canoes Press 1-929590-05-9, Mar 2000, $25.95, 355pp, hc, cover by Lois Beardslee) [Winona] Novel with elements of Native American shamanism, third in the “Winona” series. A boy kidnapped and abused by Satanists is helped to reveal what happened through modern psychiatry and his uncle’s spirit magic.

Battletech: Illusions of Victory Loren L. Coleman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45790-0, May 2000, $5.99, 265pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) [Battletech] Novelization, 47th in the overall series based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by FASA.

Hauntings: The Official Peter Straub Bibliography Michael Collings (Overlook Connection Press 1-892950-16-2, Aug 2000, $29.95, 193pp, tp, cover by Erik Wilson) Non-fiction; a reference guide to the works of Straub, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, liner notes for jazz records and CDs, plus a list of selected secondary sources, and an index. Black & white cover illustrations for books are included. Stanley Wiater provides an interview with Straub. A hardcover edition (-15-4, $45.00) is also available. This is dated 1999, but did not appear until now. Available from Overlook Connection Press, PO Box 526, Woodstock GA; credit card orders 770-926-1762; www.OverlookConnection.com; add $5.00 postage. [Peter Straub]

Sunglasses After Dark Nancy A. Collins (White Wolf 1-56504-849-0, Mar 2000, $11.99, 191pp, tp, cover by Thom Ang) [Sonja Blue] Reprint (NAL Onyx 1989) Stoker Award-winning vampire novel, the first featuring the vampire Sonja Blue. This 10th-anniversary edition has a new introduction by Collins, and features illustrations by seven artists including Matt Howarth and Paul Mavrides.

Cyberskin Paul Collins (Hybrid Publishers Australia 1-876462-11-6, 2000, A$14.95, 248pp, pb, cover by Marc McBride) SF novel/hard-boiled mystery featuring “splattie” movie star Calloway. Order from Hybrid Publishers, PO Box 52, Ormond Vic 3204 Australia.

The Yellow Earth Kevin Conder (1stBooks 1-58721-169-6, May 2000, $11.95, 285pp, tp) Near-future SF novel of an ex-football player addicted to a dangerous designer painkiller. This is a print-on-demand edition available online from The International Online Library at www.1stbooks.com, or 1st Books Library, 2511 West 3rd St., Suite #1, Boomington IN 47404; credit card orders 800-839-8640.

Sea Dragon Heir Storm Constantine (Tor 0-312-87306-9, Feb 2000, $24.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Doug Beekman) [Magravandias Chronicles] Fantasy novel, first in the “Magravandias Chronicles”. First US edition (Gollancz 6/99).

Sea Dragon Heir Storm Constantine (SFBC #06975, Apr 2000, $12.50, 384pp, hc, cover by Doug Beekman) [Magravandias Chronicles] Reprint (Gollancz 1999) fantasy novel, first in the “Magravandias Chronicles”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Annals of the Black Company Glen Cook (SFBC #15776, Oct 2000, $14.98, 759pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Black Company] Reissue (SFBC 1986) omnibus of three fantasy novels in the “Black Company” series: The Black Company (1984), Shadows Linger (1984), and The White Rose (1985). This repackaged edition has a new SFBC number, and ISBN 0-7394-1302-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Black Company Glen Cook (Tor 0-812-52139-0, Dec 2000, $5.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Keith Berdak) [Black Company] Reissue (Tor 1984) military fantasy novel, book one of “The Chronicles of the Black Company”. Ninth printing.

The Black Company: Glittering Stone I Glen Cook (SFBC #10437, Oct 2000, $12.98, 631pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Black Company: Glittering Stone] Omnibus of two fantasy novels in the “Glittering Stone” subseries of the “Black Company” series: Bleak Seasons (1996) and She is the Darkness (1997). This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1299-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Black Company: Glittering Stone II Glen Cook (SFBC #10479, Oct 2000, $13.98, 806pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Black Company: Glittering Stone] Omnibus of two fantasy novels in the “Glittering Stone” subseries of the “Black Company” series: Water Sleeps (1999) and Soldiers Live (2000). This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1300-7; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Soldiers Live Glen Cook (Tor 0-312-89057-5, Jun 2000, $25.95, 496pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Black Company: Glittering Stone] Military fantasy novel in the “Black Company” series, book four of “Glittering Stone”.

Water Sleeps Glen Cook (Tor 0-812-55534-1, Mar 2000, $6.99, 470pp, pb, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Black Company: Glittering Stone] Reprint (Tor 1999) military fantasy novel in the “Black Company” series, book three of “Glittering Stone”.

Abduction Robin Cook (Berkley 0-425-17736-X, Nov 2000, $7.99, 405pp, pb, cover by Danilo Ducak) SF thriller. A research project in the Atlantic uncovers an underwater world whose inhabitants are unwilling to let the surface dwellers leave.

Invasion Robin Cook (Berkley 0-425-15540-4, May 2000, $7.99, 338pp, pb) Reissue (Berkley 1997) near-future thriller of an alien plague. Seventh printing.

Greenwitch Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-84034-9, Sep 2000, $4.99, 147pp, tp, cover by David Wiesner) [Dark Is Rising] Reprint (Atheneum 1974) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Dark is Rising” sequence.

Over Sea, Under Stone Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-84035-7, Sep 2000, $4.99, 196pp, tp, cover by David Wiesner) [Dark Is Rising] Reprint (Cape 1965) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Dark is Rising” sequence.

The Magician’s House: The Door in the Tree William Corlett (Pocket Archway 0-7434-1002-5, Dec 2000, $4.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Magician’s House] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in a quartet. First US edition (Bodley Head 1991).

The Magician’s House: The Steps up the Chimney William Corlett (Pocket Archway 0-7434-1001-7, Aug 2000, $4.99, 272pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Magician’s House] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in a quartet. Three siblings encounter magic at their uncle’s ancient house in Wales. First US edition (Bodley Head 1990).

Stonehenge [2000 B.C.] Bernard Cornwell (HarperCollins 0-06-019700-5, Jun 2000, $26.00, 434pp, hc) Prehistoric fantasy novel about the building of Stonehenge.

62: A Model Kit Julio Cortázar (New Directions 0-8112-1437-0, Mar 2000, $14.00, 281pp, tp, cover by Xul Solar) Reprint (Random House 1972) fantastic novel set in an unnamed, mutable city that may have vampires. Translated from the Spanish (1968) by Gregory Rabassa.

Final Exam Julio Cortázar (New Directions 0-8112-1417-6, Feb 2000, $23.95, 237pp, hc, cover by Xul Solar) Fantastic novel set in a surreal Buenos Aires. Students have strange encounters when a mysterious fog envelops the city. First English-language edition; translated from the Spanish (Sudamericana 1986) by Alfred Mac Adam.

Poltergeist: The Legacy: Maelstrom Matthew Costello (Ace 0-441-00711-2, Feb 2000, $5.99, 229pp, pb, cover by Craig White) [Poltergeist: The Legacy] Novelization, the second based on the TV show based on the movie. Packaged by Tekno Books, copyrighted by MGM.

First Contract Greg Costikyan (Tor 0-312-87396-4, Jul 2000, $23.95, 287pp, hc, cover by Shelley Eshkar) SF novel. Alien merchants come to Earth and destroy the economy with their advanced products.

Goblins Vincent Courtney (Pinnacle 0-7860-1240-4, Sep 2000, $5.99, 412pp, pb, cover by Joe DeVito) Reprint (Zebra 1994) horror novel. This is the first Pinnacle edition, and has a new ISBN, but indicates second printing.

A Glory of Unicorns Bruce Coville (Scholastic/Apple 0-590-06628-8, Jan 2000, $4.50, 198pp, tp, cover by Rebecca Guay) Reprint (Scholastic 1998) young-adult original anthology of 12 unicorn stories.

Odder than Ever Bruce Coville (Harcourt 0-15-202465-4, Oct 2000, $6.00, 168pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1999) young-adult collection of nine stories, three original.

Bruce Coville’s Strange Worlds ed. Bruce Coville (Avon Camelot 0-380-80256-2, Feb 2000, $4.99, 196pp, tp, cover by Ernie Colon) Young-adult anthology of 14 stories, eight original, by authors including Nina Kiriki Hoffman and Nancy Varian Berberick.

Bruce Coville’s UFOs ed. Bruce Coville (HarperCollins 0-380-80257-0, Jun 2000, $4.99, 214 + viii, tp, cover by Ernie Colon) Young-adult original anthology of 13 stories, five reprints, by authors including Nancy Etchemendy and Mark A. Garland. Illustrations by Ernie Colon and John Nyberg.

Starbright and the Dream Eater Joy Cowley (HarperCollins 0-06-028419-6, Jun 2000, $14.95, 199pp, hc, cover by Vince Natale) Young-adult SF novel. Only 12-year-old Starbright can save the world from an alien disease. First US edition (Viking Penguin New Zealand 1998).

X-Men and the Avengers: Gamma Quest: Book 3: Friend or Foe? Greg Cox (Berkley Boulevard 0-425-17038-1, Jun 2000, $6.99, 261pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [X-Men; Avengers; Gamma Quest] Novelization, third in the trilogy based on the comic book characters. The “Friend or Foe?” part of the title does not appear on the cover. Packaged by BP Books; copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

Sparrow’s Flight Curtis Craddock (Write Way 1-885173-85-7, Jul 2000, $18.99, 380pp, tp) Fantasy novel of a kingdom beset by an evil immortal’s army of magical abominations. A first novel. Order from Write Way Publishing, PO Box 441278, Aurora CO 80014; writewy@aol.com; 1-800-680-1493.

Cinderella K. Y. Craft (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-004-3, Sep 2000, $15.95, 32pp, hc, cover by K. Y. Craft) Kinuko Craft’s sixth picture book for children is an adaptation of Cinderella, and is based on the Arthur Rackham and Andrew Lang versions of the text.

Warhammer: The Wine of Dreams Brian Craig (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-1158-7, Dec 2000, $6.95, 305pp, tp, cover by Adrian Smith) [Warhammer] Novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library UK 10/00, not seen).

Ninth Day of Creation Leonard Crane (Connection Books 0-9675712-9-4, Jun 2000, $23.95, 662pp, tp) SF thriller of genetic engineering, biological warfare, and political intrigue. This is copyrighted 1998, but did not appear until now.

Fountain Society Wes Craven (Pocket Star 0-671-01724-1, Nov 2000, $6.99, 450pp, pb, cover by Ben Perini) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 1999) SF horror novel.

Gothic Fevers Gary William Crawford (Nashville House 0-910151-06-7, 2000, $8.00, 47pp, ph, cover by Margaret Ballif Simon) Chapbook collection of six gothic/dark fantasy stories. Illustrated by Margaret Ballif Simon. Order from Nashville House, PO Box 111864, Nashville TN 37222; postage included in price.

The Andromeda Strain Michael Crichton (Ballantine 0-345-37848-2, Oct 2000, $7.99, 288pp, pb) Reissue (Knopf 1969) SF thriller. 55th printing.

Congo Michael Crichton (Ballantine 0-345-37849-0, Oct 2000, $7.99, 316pp, pb) Reissue (Knopf 1980) lost race novel. 83rd printing.

The Terminal Man Michael Crichton (Ballantine 0-345-35462-1, Oct 2000, $7.99, 268pp, pb) Reissue (Knopf 1972) SF thriller. 53rd printing.

Timeline Michael Crichton (Ballantine 0-345-41762-3, Oct 2000, $7.99, 496pp, pb, cover by Chip Kidd) Reprint (Knopf 1999) SF time-travel novel. An international edition is listed for June 2000 (not seen).

Akiko in the Sprubly Islands Mark Crilley (Delacorte 0-385-32726-9, Sep 2000, $9.95, 146pp, hc, cover by Mark Crilley) [Akiko] Young-adult SF novel, the second based on the author’s comic book series, with illustrations by Crilley.

Akiko on the Planet Smoo Mark Crilley (Delacorte 0-385-32724-2, Feb 2000, $9.95, 162pp, hc, cover by Mark Crilley) [Akiko] Young-adult SF novel, based on the author’s comic book series, with illustrations by Crilley. Ten-year-old Akiko is asked by aliens to help find a kidnapped prince.

Star Trek: Sarek A. C. Crispin (Pocket 0-7434-0373-8, Aug 2000, $3.99, 373pp, pb) [Star Trek] Reissue (Pocket 1994) Star Trek novelization, repackaged as a “classic Star Trek novel”. This has a new ISBN and indicates first printing. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

DragonLance: The Thieves’ Guild Jeff Crook (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1681-8, Dec 2000, $6.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Mark Zug) [DragonLance: Crossroads] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, second in the “Crossroads” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Daemonomania John Crowley (Bantam 0-553-10004-1, Aug 2000, $24.95, 453pp, hc, cover by Frans Floris) [AEgypt] Fantasy novel about the great change in the cycle of the world. Third in a quartet after Ægypt and Love & Sleep.

An Earthly Mother Sits and Sings John Crowley (DreamHaven Books 1-892058-04-9, Nov 2000, $10.00, 14pp, ph, cover by Charles Vess) Chapbook story, illustrated by Charles Vess. Order from DreamHaven Books, 912 W Lake St, Minneapolis MN 55408; credit card orders 612-823-6070; add $3.25 postage.

Forgotten Realms: Elfshadow Elaine Cunningham (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1660-5, Apr 2000, $5.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Songs and Swords] Reissue (TSR 1991) fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, first in the “Songs and Swords” series (originally designated “Harpers” #2). Copyrighted by TSR; the cover is copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Elfsong Elaine Cunningham (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1661-3, Apr 2000, $5.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Daniel R. Horne) [Forgotten Realms: Songs and Swords] Reprint (TSR 1994) fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, second in the “Songs and Swords” series (originally designated “Harpers” #8). Copyrighted by TSR; the cover is copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Silver Shadows Elaine Cunningham (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1799-7, Jan 2001, $7.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Forgotten Realms: Songs and Swords] Reprint (TSR 1996) fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, third in the “Songs and Swords” series (originally “Harpers” #13). Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: The Magehound Elaine Cunningham (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1561-7, Apr 2000, $5.99, 312pp, pb, cover by John Foster) [Forgotten Realms: Counselors & Kings] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, “Counselors and Kings” #1. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: The Magehound Elaine Cunningham (SFBC #05953, Sep 2000, $9.98, 312pp, hc, cover by John Foster) [Forgotten Realms: Counselors & Kings] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2000) fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, “Counselors & Kings” #1. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. This is similar to the WotC edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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