The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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World of Darkness: Predator & Prey: Executioner Gherbod Fleming (White Wolf 1-56504-974-8, May 2002, $6.50, 266pp, pb, cover by William O’Connor) [World of Darkness: Predator & Prey] Novelization based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

Dragon’s Milk Susan Fletcher (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-85196-0, Jul 2002, $2.99, 242pp, tp, cover by Rebecca Guay) [Dragon Kyn] Reprint (Atheneum 1989) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Dragon Chronicles” series. This is a specially priced “Books that Cast a Spell!” edition.

Pig Tale Verlyn Flieger (Hyperion 0-7868-0792-X, Oct 2002, $16.99, 321pp, hc, cover by Daniel Craig) Young-adult fantasy. A foundling and her pig flee cruel villagers and find mysterious gypsies. A first novel.

Splintered Light: Logos and Language in Tolkien’s World, Revised Edition Verlyn Flieger (Kent State University Press 0-87338-744-9, Aug 2002, $19.00, 196 + xxii, tp) Non-fiction, a critical examination focusing on The Silmarillion. This is expanded and updated from the 1983 Eerdmans edition, with a new preface. Order from Kent State University Press, PO Box 5190, Kent OH 44242-0001; [www.kentstateuniversitypress.com]. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The Philosophical Strangler Eric Flint (Baen 0-7434-3541-9, Mar 2002, $7.99, 432pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Joe’s World] Reprint (Baen 2001) fantasy novel.

The Tide of Victory Eric Flint & David Drake (Baen 0-7434-3565-6, Oct 2002, $7.99, 561pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Belisarius] Reprint (Baen 2001) historical/alternate world SF novel, fifth in the series featuring Byzantine general Belisarius vs. the alien Malwa in 6th century India.

The Tyrant Eric Flint & David Drake (Baen 0-7434-3521-4, Apr 2002, $24.00, 394pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [General] Historical/alternate world SF novel, fourth in “The General” series; previous titles were by S.M. Sterling in collaboration with Drake.

Forward the Mage Eric Flint & Richard Roach (Baen 0-7434-3524-9, Mar 2002, $24.00, 464pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [Joe’s World] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Philosophical Strangler.

Falling Stars Michael Flynn (Tor 0-812-56184-8, Mar 2002, $7.99, 492pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Firestar] Reprint (Tor 2001) near-future SF novel, fourth and final in the series begun in Firestar.

Corranda’s Crown Lee Edward Födi (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-573-6, Oct 2002, $9.99, 218pp, tp, cover by Lee Edward Födi) Young-adult fantasy novel, illustrated by the author. Princess Corranda fights an evil sorceress with the help of a magic pipe that lets her talk to animals. A first novel. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, PO Box 399, Unionville, NY 10988; 845-726-4444; [rfpress@frontiernet.net].

The Peacekeepers Jeanne Foguth (Silver Dragon Books 1-930928-70-X, 2001, $12.99, 205pp, tp, cover by Talaran) Science fantasy novel. A Keeper of the Peace lacking the necessary mystic powers believes a crash-landed star pilot is a supernatural guardian sent to help her against bitter rivals. This is a print-on-demand edition, available Renaissance Alliance Publishing, PMB 238, 8691 9th Ave., Port Arthur TX 77642; [www.rapbooks.com].

Temple of the Winds James Follett (Severn House USA 0-7278-5568-9, 2000, $26.00, 308pp, hc) [Temple of the Winds] Fantasy thriller, first in a series. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now; it is the first US edition (Severn House 2000).

Wicca James Follett (Severn House USA 0-7278-5626-X, 2001, $26.00, 314pp, hc) [Temple of the Winds] Fantasy thriller, sequel to Temple of the Winds. This is the first US edition (Severn House 2000).

The Beyond Jeffrey Ford (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-81288-6, Feb 2002, $12.95, 290pp, tp, cover by Phil Singer) [Well-Built City] Reprint (Eos 2001) fantasy novel, third in the trilogy begun in World Fantasy Award-winning novel The Physiognomy.

The Fantasy Writer’s Assistant and Other Stories Jeffrey Ford (Golden Gryphon Press 1-930846-10-X, Jun 2002, $24.95, 247 + xiii, hc, cover by John Picacio) Collection of 16 stories, three not previously published. Introduction by Michael Swanwick. Order from Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; [www.goldengryphon.com].

The Portrait of Mrs. Charbuque Jeffrey Ford (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-621126-3, Jun 2002, $24.95, 310pp, hc, cover by Phil Singer) Fantasy novel. An artist must paint a portrait without looking at his subject.

Daughters of a Coral Dawn Katherine V. Forrest (Alyson 1-55583-662-3, Sep 2002, $13.95, 226pp, tp) Reprint (Naiad 1984) lesbian SF novel about a group of woman who leave Earth to colonize the planet Maternas. Order from Alyson Publications, PO Box 4371, Los Angeles CA 90078-4371; orders 800-464-4574; [www.alyson.com]; [mail@alyson.com].

Daughters of an Amber Noon Katherine V. Forrest (Alyson 1-55583-663-1, Sep 2002, $13.95, 209pp, tp) [Daughters] Lesbian SF novel, sequel to Daughter of a Coral Dawn. A group of women on Earth live in hiding from the ruthless dictator Zed. Order from Alyson Publications, PO Box 4371, Los Angeles CA 90078-4371; 800-464-4574; [www.alyson.com]; e-mail: [mail@alyson.com].

The Everyday Witch Sandra Forrester (Barron’s 0-7641-2220-7, Jul 2002, $4.95, 185pp, tp) [Beatrice Bailey] Young-adult fantasy novel. Beatrice has to perform a special task to get her official classification as a witch.

We Look Like Men of War William R. Forstchen (Tor/Forge 0-765-30114-8, Dec 2001, $21.95, 188pp, hc, cover by Rick Reeves) Associational military historical novel of black soldiers in the Civil War.

The Fathomless Caves Kate Forsyth (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45902-4, Nov 2002, $7.50, 389pp, pb, cover by Patrick Jones) [Witches of Eileanan] Fantasy novel, the sixth and final in “The Witches of Eileanan” series. First US edition (Random House/Arrow Australia 6/02).

The Skull of the World Kate Forsyth (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45869-9, Feb 2002, $6.99, 385pp, pb, cover by Judy York) [Witches of Eileanan] Fantasy novel, the fifth in the “Witches of Eileanan” series. Isabeau’s magic studies among her father’s people send her on a quest. First US edition (Random House/Arrow Australia 2001).

Dinotopia Lost Alan Dean Foster (Ace 0-441-00921-2, Apr 2002, $7.99, 321pp, pb, cover by James Gurney) [Dinotopia] Reprint (Turner 1996) novelization based on James Gurney’s “Dinotopia”. This is a tie-in edition with the two-part television mini-series. Copyrighted by James Gurney and The Greenwich Workshop.

Diuturnity’s Dawn Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41865-4, Mar 2002, $24.95, 341pp, hc, cover by Mark Harrison) [Founding of the Commonwealth] SF novel, third in “The Founding of the Commonwealth” trilogy. The lizard-like AAnn watch as humans and thranx work to build an alliance.

The Founding of the Commonwealth Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #50515, Jun 2002, $15.99, 737pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) [Founding of the Commonwealth] Omnibus of three SF novels in the series: Phylogenesis (1999), Dirge (2000), and Diuturnity’s Dawn (2002). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-2616-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Hand of Dinotopia Alan Dean Foster (HarperTrophy 0-06-051851-0, Jan 2003, $7.99, 409pp, pb, cover by James Gurney) [Dinotopia] Reprint (HarperCollins 1999) young-adult novelization based on James Gurney’s “Dinotopia”. Illustrations by James Gurney; copyrighted by James Gurney. This is a TV tie-in edition.

Impossible Places Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45041-8, Sep 2002, $6.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Robert Hunt) Collection of 19 stories, one an original “Pip and Flinx” story.

Kingdoms of Light Alan Dean Foster (Warner Aspect 0-446-61061-5, Feb 2002, $6.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) Reprint (Warner Aspect 2001) fantasy novel about a dead wizard’s pets.

The Mocking Program Alan Dean Foster (Warner Aspect 0-446-52774-2, Aug 2002, $24.95, 279pp, hc, cover by John Blackford) [Montezuma Strip] Near-future SF detective novel set in the Mexamerican Montezuma Strip.

The Mocking Program Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #52777, Oct 2002, $12.50, 279pp, hc, cover by John Blackford) [Montezuma Strip] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2002) near-future SF detective novel set in Los Angeles. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Primal Shadows Alan Dean Foster (Tor 0-812-56580-0, Jun 2002, $6.99, 424pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Forge 2001) associational mainstream thriller.

Reunion Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41868-9, Mar 2002, $6.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] Reprint (Del Rey 2001) SF novel in the “Pip and Flinx” series. Flinx’s search for his parents leads to a reunion with an unpleasant relative.

Star Wars: The Approaching Storm Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-44300-4, Feb 2002, $26.00, 344pp, hc, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Star Wars novelization set between episodes I & II. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: The Approaching Storm Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #17062, Feb 2002, $14.99, 344pp, hc, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey LucasBooks; Century/Lucasbooks 2002) Star Wars novelization set between episodes I & II. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. 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 Approaching Storm Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-44299-7, Jan 2003, $6.99, 363pp, pb, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey LucasBooks; Century/Lucasbooks 2002) Star Wars novelization set between episodes I & II. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

The Last Harbor George Foy (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57884-7, Mar 2002, $6.99, 357pp, pb, cover by Alan Ayers) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2001) SF novel.

The Spirit Taker Robert Lloyd Frankland (iUniverse.com/Writers Club Press 0-595-19586-5, Aug 2001, $18.95, 348pp, tp) [Wolf Spirit Saga] Fantasy novel, the first volume in “The Wolf Spirit Saga”. This is dated 2001 but not seen until now. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com], or from iUniverse, 5220 S. 16th St., Suite 200, Lincoln NE 68512.

Daughter of Troy Sarah B. Franklin (HarperTorch 0-380-81830-2, Mar 2002, $7.99, 529pp, pb) Reprint (Avon 1998) romantic historical novel with fantastic elements. Franklin is a pen-name for Dave Duncan.

Conrad’s Time Machine Leo Frankowski (Baen 0-7434-3557-5, Sep 2002, $24.00, 343pp, hc, cover by David Mattingly) [Conrad Starguard] SF time-travel novel, a prequel to the “Conrad Starguard” series. Three friends find plans for a time machine.

Women Among the Inklings: Gender, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Charles Williams Candice Fredrick & Sam McBride (Greenwood Press 0-313-31245-1, Aug 2001, $62.95, 201pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical examination of the Inklings’ relationships with women in their lives, and the roles of women in their works. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; 800-225-5800; [www.greenwood.com].

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer Michael Jan Friedman (SFBC #51101, Jun 2002, $12.99, 402pp, hc, cover by Gregory Bridges) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer] Omnibus of two Star Trek novelizations, both 2002: Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer, Book One: Gauntlet and Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer, Book Two: Progenitor. This has ISBN 0-7394-2617-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer, Book One: Gauntlet Michael Jan Friedman (Pocket 0-7434-2792-0, May 2002, $6.99, 266pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer] Star Trek novelization, the first of two. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer, Book Two: Progenitor Michael Jan Friedman (Pocket 0-7434-2794-7, May 2002, $6.99, 263pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer] Star Trek novelization, the second in a series of two. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Starfleet: Year One Michael Jan Friedman (Pocket 0-7434-3788-8, Mar 2002, $6.99, 287pp, pb) [Star Trek: Starfleet] Star Trek novelization, originally published in 2000 as a serial in Star Trek books; according to Friedman’s acknowledgements, this has been somewhat revised and expanded. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Men in Black II Esther M. Friesner (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45066-3, Jun 2002, $6.99, 249pp, pb) [Men in Black] Novelization of the movie. Copyrighted by Columbia Pictures Industries.

Fitcher’s Brides Gregory Frost (Tor 0-765-30194-6, Dec 2002, $25.95, 398pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) [Fairy Tale] Fantasy novel in the “Fairy Tale” series, drawing on the tales of “Bluebeard” and “The Fitcher Bird”, set in rural New York State in 1843. Three sisters join Reverend Fitcher’s utopian community awaiting the imminent end of the world.

Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album Brian Froud (Abrams 0-8109-3294-6, Sep 2002, $25.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by Brian Froud) [Lady Cottington] Art book, a sequel to Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book. Another member of the Cottington family photographically records her adventures with fairies.

Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book Brian Froud & Terry Jones (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-1107-0, 2002, $12.95, unpaginated, hc, cover by Brian Froud) [Lady Cottington] Reissue (Pavilion 1994) humorous art book. Sixth printing.

Faeries: Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition Brian Froud & Alan Lee (Abrams 0-8109-3274-1, Sep 2002, $24.95, unpaginated, hc, cover by Brian Froud & Alan Lee) Reprint (Abrams 1978) humorous fantasy/art book. This anniversary edition has eight new pages and 20 new pieces of art, along with new introductions by the artists.

Inez Carlos Fuentes (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-17553-5, May 2002, $16.00, 150pp, hc, cover by Christoph van Sichem) Fantasy/magical realist novel of a magical seal that links two couples in different eras. Translated by Margaret Sayers Peden from the Spanish (Alfaguara Mexico 2000 as Instinto de Inez).

The Thief Lord Cornelia Funke (Scholastic/Chicken House 0-439-40437-1, Aug 2002, $16.95, 349pp, hc, cover by Christian Birmingham) Young-adult fantasy of orphaned children in Venice. Translated from the German (Cecilie Dressler 2000) by Oliver Latsch. First US edition (The Chicken House 2002).

Spirit of the Stone Maggie Furey (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57941-X, Jun 2002, $6.99, 465pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Shadowleague] Fantasy novel, book two of “The Shadowleague”. Walls between fantasy lands are dissolving with disastrous result. First US edition (Orbit 2001).

Dragonfly in Amber Diana Gabaldon (Dell 0-440-21562-5, Sep 2002, $7.99, 950pp, pb) [Outlander] Reissue (Delacorte 1992) fantasy time-travel historical romance, second in the “Outlander” series. 24th printing.

The Drums of Autumn Diana Gabaldon (Dell 0-440-22425-X, Sep 2002, $7.99, 1070pp, pb, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Outlander] Reissue (Century 1997) fantasy time-travel historical romance, fourth in the “Outlander” series. 11th printing.

The Fiery Cross Diana Gabaldon (Delta 0-385-33676-4, Oct 2002, $14.95, 979pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Outlander] Reprint (Delacorte; Century 2001) time-travel historical novel, fifth in the “Outlander” series.

Outlander Diana Gabaldon (Dell 0-440-21256-1, Sep 2002, $7.99, 851pp, pb) [Outlander] Reissue (Delacorte 1991) time-travel historical romance, first in the “Outlander” series. 35th printing.

The Outlandish Companion Diana Gabaldon (Delacorte 0-385-32413-8, Oct 2002, $27.95, 577pp, hc) [Outlander] Reissue (Delacorte 1999) non-fiction companion to Gabaldon’s “Outlander” series. Fourth printing.

Voyager Diana Gabaldon (Dell 0-440-21756-3, Sep 2002, $7.99, 1059pp, pb) [Outlander] Reissue (Delacorte 1994) fantasy time-travel historical romance, third in the “Outlander” series. 20th printing.

Adventures in the Dream Trade Neil Gaiman (NESFA Press 1-886778-37-X, Feb 2002, $26.00, 286pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) Collection of five stories, five poems, 25 non-fiction pieces (“Mostly Introductions”), lyrics for five songs, and Gaiman’s “American Gods Web Log” in its first print publication. Published in honor of Gaiman’s appearance at Boskone 39. Introduction by John M. Ford. A slipcased edition (-38-8) is sold out. Order from NESFA Press.

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