The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001

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Year of the Griffin Diana Wynne Jones (HarperTrophy/Greenwillow 0-06-447335-X, Aug 2001, $6.95, 390pp, pb, cover by Jos. A. Smith) [Dark Lord of Derkholm] Reprint (Greenwillow; Gollancz 2000) young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Dark Lord of Derkholm.

Monsters from the Id: The Rise of Horror in Fiction and Film E. Michael Jones (Spence 1-890626-06-6, Apr 2000, $27.95, 298pp, hc, cover by Henry Fuseli) Non-fiction, critical work on horror in fiction and film, with particular attention paid to Frankenstein and Dracula. Includes index and bibliography. This is dated 2000 but not seen until now. Spence Publishing, 111 Cole Street, Dallas TX 75207; 888-773-6782; 214-939-1700; [www.spencepublishing.com].

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror: Volume Twelve ed. Stephen Jones (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0919-7, Dec 2001, $11.95, 494pp, tp, cover by Les Edwards) Annual horror anthology of 22 stories, with an overview of the year 2000 by Jones, and a necrology by Jones and Kim Newman. Authors include Caitlin R. Kiernan, Paul J. McAuley, Graham Joyce, and Thomas Ligotti. First American edition (Robinson 2001).

The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories Written by Women ed. Stephen Jones (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0918-9, Nov 2001, $11.95, 624pp, tp) Horror anthology of 33 stories, nine original, and one original poem. Authors of original stories include Nancy Kilpatrick, Gwyneth Jones, and Storm Constantine. Introduction by Ingrid Pitt. Illustrated by Randy Broecker. First American edition (Robinson 2001).

Shadows Over Innsmouth ed. Stephen Jones (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44407-8, Sep 2001, $14.00, 468pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reprint (Fedogan & Bremer 1994) anthology of 17 stories inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s eponymous novella (included).

Extreme Weather Events Tim Jones (HeadworX Publishers 0-473-07387-0, Apr 2001, NZ$19.95, 125pp, tp) Collection of 12 varied stories of individuals and societies functioning under extreme conditions, including SF, horror, and magic realism. Available from HeadworX Publishers, 26 Grand Rd., Thorndon, Wellington New Zealand; website [http://headworx.eyesis.co.nz].

Cheyenne Raiders Robert Jordan (Tor/Forge 0-312-87607-6, Jul 2001, $14.95, 251pp, tp) 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, Part One: From the Two Rivers Robert Jordan (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34184-0, Jan 2002, $5.99, 361 + xliv, tp, cover by Charles Keegan) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 1990 as part of one volume) fantasy novel, the first half of book one in “The Wheel of Time”. This has a new introductory chapter by Jordan.

The Eye of the World, Part Two: To the Blight Robert Jordan (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34221-9, Jan 2002, $5.99, 460pp, tp, cover by Charles Keegan) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 1990 as part of one volume) fantasy novel, the second half of book one in “The Wheel of Time”.

Winter’s Heart Robert Jordan (SFBC #33764, Jan 2001, $14.98, 543pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor; Orbit 2000) fantasy novel, book nine in “The Wheel of Time”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Winter’s Heart Robert Jordan (Tor 0-812-57558-X, Jan 2002, $7.99, 780pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel, book nine in “The Wheel of Time”. An international mass market edition was announced for 9/01, but not seen.

The World of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time Robert Jordan & Teresa Patterson (Tor 0-312-86936-3, Nov 2001, $19.95, 304pp, tp, cover by Ellisa Mitchell) [Wheel of Time] Reprint (Orbit 1997) non-fiction guide to Jordan’s epic fantasy series. Interior illustrations by Todd Cameron Hamilton. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates. The interior seems the same as the 1997 hardcover.

Secret Sacrament Sherryl Jordan (HarperCollins 0-06-028904-X, Feb 2001, $15.95, 338pp, hc, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) [Secret Sacrament] Young-adult fantasy novel. A healer is caught between a decadent empire and a society of hunter-gatherers. First US edition (Puffin New Zealand 1996).

Ritual of Proof Dara Joy (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-380-97834-2, Jun 2001, $24.00, 340pp, hc) Romantic feminist SF novel of a world colonized by women, where sex roles have been reversed, but society has been heavily influenced by contraband Regency romances.

Dreamside Graham Joyce (Tor 0-312-87546-0, Mar 2001, $14.95, 254pp, tp) Reprint (Pan 1991) dark fantasy novel.

Indigo Graham Joyce (Pocket 0-671-03938-5, Sep 2001, $14.00, 258pp, tp) Reprint (Michael Joseph 1999) associational horror novel/thriller of a group pursuing invisibility.

Smoking Poppy Graham Joyce (Pocket 0-671-03939-3, Jan 2002, $23.00, 275pp, hc) Dark fantasy novel of a man seeking his daughter among the mountain drug smugglers of Thailand. First US edition (Gollancz 10/01).

Lanterns over Demner Dale A. Kagan (Xlibris 0-7388-4171-4, 2000, $16.00, 158pp, tp) SF murder mystery. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. A print-on-demand book available online at [www.xlibris.com], or at 1-888-7-XLIBRIS.

The Burning Times Jeanne Kalogridis (Simon & Schuster 0-684-86923-3, Apr 2001, $25.00, 394pp, hc) Historical fantasy novel set in 14th-century Europe. A midwife trained in pagan magic is forced to join the Franciscan nuns to avoid the Inquisition.

Wings of Twilight: The Art of Michael Kaluta Michael Kaluta (NBM 1-56163-276-7, Mar 2001, $24.95, 80pp, tp, cover by Michael Kaluta) Art book, with text by Kaluta, showing work for comics and illustrations for Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and Metropolis. There is a brief biography, and an introduction by Dave Stevens. Order from NBM, 555 8th Ave., Suite 1202, New York NY 10018; website [www.nbmpublishing.com].

If the South Had Won the Civil War MacKinlay Kantor (Tor/Forge 0-312-86949-5, Nov 2001, $9.95, 127pp, tp, cover by Don Troiani) Reprint (Doubleday 1967 as part of Story Teller) alternate history novella, plus an essay by Kantor on how the story was written, and public reaction when it first appeared. There is a new introduction by Harry Turtledove. Illustrations by Dan Nance. A hardcover edition (-86553-8, $19.95) was announced but not seen.hc

Forgotten Realms: Baldur’s Gate II: Throne of Bhaal Drew Karpyshyn (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1985-X, Sep 2001, $6.99, 246pp, pb, cover by Todd Grenier) [Forgotten Realms: Baldur’s Gate] Novelization based on the computer game from BioWare and Interplay based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Temple Hill Drew Karpyshyn (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1871-3, Sep 2001, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Bradley Williams) [Forgotten Realms: Cities] Novelization based on the role-playing game, #2 in “The Cities” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Arthurian Companion: Second Edition Phyllis Ann Karr (Green Knight Publishing 1-928999-13-1, Jan 2001, $17.95, 591pp, tp, cover by Ed Org) Reprint (Chaosium 1983 as The King Arthur Companion) encyclopedic guide to Arthurian lore; this corrects and adds somewhat to the Chaosium 1997 revised and expanded edition. Order from Green Knight Publishing, 900 Murmansk Street, Suite 5, Oakland CA 94607; [www.greenknight.com].

The Arthurian Companion: Second Edition Phyllis Ann Karr (SFBC #01098, Oct 2001, $12.99, 591pp, hc, cover by Ed Org) Reprint (Chaosium 1983 as The King Arthur Companion) encyclopedic guide to Arthurian lore; this follows the 2001 Green Knight edition, which corrects and adds somewhat to the Chaosium 1997 revised and expanded edition. It has ISBN 0-7394-2163-8, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Edward Maret Robert I. Katz (Willowgate Press 1-93000-800-7, Jan 2001, $12.95, 260pp, tp) SF novel. Cyborgs are humanity’s best defense against aliens. Order from Willowgate Press, PO Box 6529, Holliston MA 01746; [www.willowgatepress.com].

Darby O’Gill and the Good People Herminie Templeton Kavanagh (One Faithful Harp Publishing 0-9666701-0-8, 1998, $13.95, 182pp, tp) Reprint (McClure, Philips 1903 as by Herminie Templeton) novel chronicling the adventures of an Irishman and the fairies. This appears to be slightly revised, with a new introduction, and an editor’s preface by Daniel Neyer discussing the Catholic world of the novel.

The Darkest Road Guy Gavriel Kay (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45833-8, Jun 2001, $13.95, 424pp, tp, cover by Janny Wurts & Don Maitz) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reprint (McClelland & Stewart 1986) fantasy novel. Book three of “The Fionavar Tapestry”.

Lord of Emperors Guy Gavriel Kay (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-102002-8, Feb 2001, $6.99, 557pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Sarantine Mosaic] Reprint (Viking Canada; HarperPrism; Earthlight UK 2000) historical fantasy novel of an alternate Byzantium, volume two of “The Sarantine Mosaic”.

The Summer Tree Guy Gavriel Kay (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45822-2, Apr 2001, $13.95, 383pp, tp, cover by Janny Wurts & Don Maitz) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reprint (McClelland & Stewart 1984). Fantasy novel. Book one of “The Fionavar Tapestry”.

The Wandering Fire Guy Gavriel Kay (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45826-5, May 2001, $13.95, 375pp, tp, cover by Janny Wurts & Don Maitz) [Fionavar Tapestry] Reprint (McClelland & Stewart 1986). Fantasy novel. Book two of “The Fionavar Tapestry”.

replica: Dreamcrusher Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48747-7, Aug 2001, $4.50, 133pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 19th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: Happy Birthday, Dear Amy Marilyn Kaye (Random House/Bantam Skylark 0-553-48744-2, Feb 2001, $4.50, 159pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 16th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: Like Father, Like Son Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48748-5, Oct 2001, $4.50, 133pp, tp, cover by Craig White) Young-adult SF novel, 20th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: Missing Pieces Marilyn Kaye (Random House/Bantam Skylark 0-553-48745-0, Apr 2001, $4.50, 153pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 17th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: Return of the Perfect Girls Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48746-9, Jun 2001, $4.50, 185pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 18th in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

replica: Virtual Amy Marilyn Kaye (Bantam Skylark 0-553-48749-3, Dec 2001, $4.50, 136pp, tp, cover by Craig White) [Replica] Young-adult SF novel, 21st in a series about a girl who discovers she’s a clone.

The Ultimate Halloween ed. Marvin Kaye (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-2396-8, Oct 2001, $12.95, 325pp, tp) Original anthology of 17 stories, seven reprints, about Halloween. Authors include Esther Friesner, Terry McGarry, and Ron Goulart.

Bolo Strike William H. Keith, Jr. (Baen 0-671-31835-7, Sep 2001, $19.00, 338pp, hc, cover by Dru Blair) [Bolo] Military SF novel, the third by Keith based on Keith Laumer’s sentient tanks. Copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

Shadowrun: The Burning Time Stephen Kenson (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45839-7, Aug 2001, $5.99, 277pp, pb, cover by Koveck) [Shadowrun] Novelization, 40th in the series based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by FASA.

Tropic of Creation Kay Kenyon (SFBC #34579, Jan 2001, $9.98, 387pp, hc, cover by Pamela Lee) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2000) SF novel. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Lesser Kindred Elizabeth Kerner (Tor 0-812-56875-3, Oct 2001, $7.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Song in the Silence] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel. Sequel to Song in the Silence.

The Fire Dragon Katharine Kerr (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58247-X, Jan 2001, $6.99, 418pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Deverry: Dragon Mage] Fantasy novel in the “Deverry” series, book two of the “Dragon Mage” sub-series. First US edition (Voyager 10/00).

The Wild Swans Peg Kerr (Warner Aspect 0-446-60847-5, Nov 2001, $6.99, 450pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reprint (Warner Aspect 1999) fantasy novel based on the fairy tale.

The Lost Jack Ketchum (Leisure 0-8439-4876-0, May 2001, $5.99, 394pp, hc) Associational non-supernatural horror novel. A CD Publications hardcover edition was scheduled to appear earlier, but was postponed and may be simultaneous. Ketchum is a pen name for Dallas Mayr.

The Lost Jack Ketchum (CD Publications 1-58767-021-6, May 2001, $40.00, 348pp, hc, cover by Neal McPheeters) Associational horror novel. This limited edition of 1,500 apparently came out simultaneously with the Leisure edition listed last month. Ketchum is a pen name for Dallas Mayr.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory Greg Keyes (SFBC #39370, Sep 2001, $12.98, 490pp, hc, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory] Star Wars omnibus of the two novels in the duology set after the original Star Wars movie: Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory: Conquest and Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory: Rebirth, both 2001. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This has ISBN 0-7394-2030-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest Greg Keyes (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-42864-1, Apr 2001, $6.99, 291pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory] Star Wars novelization, first in a duology. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. Keyes also writes as J. Gregory Keyes.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory: Rebirth Greg Keyes (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-44610-0, Aug 2001, $6.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Star Wars: New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory] Star Wars novelization, second of a duology set after the original Star Wars movie. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Empire of Unreason J. Gregory Keyes (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40610-9, Jun 2001, $6.99, 395pp, pb, cover by Terese Neilsen) [Age of Unreason] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) historical fantasy novel, third in the “Age of Unreason” series.

The Shadows of God J. Gregory Keyes (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43904-X, Jul 2001, $15.00, 311pp, tp, cover by Terese Neilsen) [Age of Unreason] Historical fantasy novel, fourth in the “Age of Unreason” series.

Greyhawk: Queen of the Demonweb Pits Paul Kidd (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1903-5, Oct 2001, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Justin Sweet) [Greyhawk] Novelization based on the D&D role-playing module. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Threshold Caitlín R. Kiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45858-3, Nov 2001, $14.00, 259pp, tp) [Threshold] Dark fantasy novel. A grieving woman is asked to help battle monsters by a strange girl who claims to have been instructed by an angel.

Mojo Hand Greg Kihn (Tor 0-312-87610-6, Dec 2001, $15.95, 256pp, tp, cover by Waldo Tejada & Shelley Eshkar) Reprint (Forge 1999) dark-fantasy mystery novel.

Blood Games Lee Killough (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-41-X, May 2001, $16.00, 341pp, tp, cover by Kevin Murphy) [Garreth Mikaelian] Vampire detective novel, third in the series featuring vampire cop Garreth Mikaelian. Order online at [www.meishamerlin.com], or from Meisha Merlin Publishing, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031.

Cold Comfort Nancy Kilpatrick (DarkTales Publications 1-930997-09-4, Aug 2001, $17.99, xix + 183pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) Collection of 27 stories, four original, Kilpatrick provides a preface and comments on each of the stories. Foreword by Paula Guran. A bibliography is included. Order online at [www.darktales.com], or from PO Box 675, Grandview MO 64030; add $4.95 postage.

In the Stone Circle Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (Scholastic 0-439-06259-4, Aug 2001, $4.50, 225pp, tp, cover by Joanie Schwarz) Reprint (Scholastic 1998) young-adult ghost story set in Wales.

Goose Chase Patrice Kindl (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-03377-7, Mar 2001, $15.00, 214pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel. A beauty with magical treasure escapes her tower prison and unwanted suitors with the help of a flock of geese.

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