The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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The Ferryman Christopher Golden (Penguin/Signet 0-451-20581-2, May 2002, $6.99, 321pp, pb) Horror novel. A woman’s near-death experience haunts her attempts at a relationship with an old flame.

Prowlers: Wild Things Christopher Golden (Simon Pulse 0-7434-0367-3, Apr 2002, $5.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Anna Dorfman) [Prowlers] Young-adult werewolf novel, fourth in the series.

Between Faraway Val Goldenbrook (1stBooks 0-7596-8322-0, Jun 2002, $10.50, 142pp, tp) SF novel. A warrior queen fights evil forces across the galaxy and back in time. This is a print-on-demand edition available online from [www.1stbooks.com], or 1stBooks Library, 2511 West 3rd St., Suite #1, Boomington IN 47404; credit card orders 800-839-8640.

The Alchemist’s Door Lisa Goldstein (Tor 0-765-30150-4, Aug 2002, $23.95, 286pp, hc, cover by Gregory Manchess) Fantasy novel. Elizabethan alchemist John Dee helps Rabbi Judah Loew create a golem in Prague.

Maternal Instinct J. F. Gonzalez (Delirium Books 1-929653-27-1, Mar 2002, $15.95, 219pp, tp, cover by Matt Lombard) Collection of five horror stories, one original, another previously published online. A signed, limited hardcover edition of 150 (-24-7, $45.00) was announced but not seen. Delirium Books, PO Box 338, North Webster IN 46555; e-mail: [deliriumbooks@kconline.com]; website: [www.deliriumbooks.com].

Old Ghosts and Other Revenants J. F. Gonzalez (Prime Books 1-894815-18-1, Nov 2002, $15.00, 203pp, tp, cover by Audre) Collection of 12 stories, two original, one significantly revised. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.primebooks.net] or from Prime Books, PO Box 36503, Canton OH 44735.

The Pillars of Creation Terry Goodkind (Tor 0-765-34074-7, Nov 2002, $7.99, 725pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Sword of Truth] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel, seventh in “The Sword of Truth”. An Open Market edition (same information) was scheduled for May 2002.

Light Music Kathleen Ann Goonan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97712-5, Jun 2002, $25.95, 406pp, hc, cover by Gregory Bridges) [Nanotech Cycle] SF novel. Fourth in the “Nanotech Cycle” series.

Amphigorey Also Edward Gorey (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-3473-9, Aug 2002, $9.98, unpaginated, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) Reprint (Congdon & Weed 1983) omnibus of picture books by Gorey. This is an instant remainder edition.

Rituals Ed Gorman (DAW 0-7564-0050-3, Feb 2002, $6.99, 395pp, pb, cover by Don Brautigam) Horror novel. Contemporary witchhunters in New England target women with powers for healing.

Mindworlds Phyllis Gotlieb (Tor 0-312-87876-1, May 2002, $24.95, 253pp, hc, cover by Allen Douglas) [Flesh and Gold] SF novel, third in a trilogy with Flesh and Gold and Violent Stars.

The Kappa Child Hiromi Goto (Red Deer Press 0-88995-228-0, May 2002, $16.95, 278pp, tp) Fantasy novel of immaculate conception, alien abduction, and amorous cucumbers. Winner of the James Tiptree, Jr. Award. First US edition (Red Deer 2001). Red Deer Press, 813 MacKimmie Library Tower, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary AB Canada T2N 1N4; [www.reddeerpress.com]; 403-220-4334; US orders 800-805-1083.

The Water of Possibility Hiromi Goto (Coteau Books 1-55050-183-6, 2002, $8.95, 314pp, tp) Young-adult fantasy novel. A basement door leads to a magical land of kappas and a talking fox.

Dystopian Fiction East and West: Universe of Terror and Trial Erica Gottlieb (McGill-Queen’s University Press 0-7735-2206-9, Aug 2001, C$29.95, 323pp, tp) Non-fiction, a critical exploration of dystopian fiction, contrasting Western works with those written under totalitarian regimes in Eastern and Central Europe. A hardcover edition (-2179-8, C$75.00) was announced but not seen. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now. Order from McGill-Queen’s University Press, 3430 McTavish St., Montreal, Quebec H3A 1X9, Canada; [www.mqup.mcgill.ca].

Jumper Steven Gould (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34228-6, Feb 2002, $5.99, 344pp, tp, cover by Vince Natale) [Jumper] Reprint (Tor 1992) SF novel, repackaged for young adults.

Star Trek: The Janus Gate L. A. Graf (SFBC #53110, Oct 2002, $14.99, 441pp, hc) [Star Trek] Omnibus of three Star Trek novelizations in the trilogy, all 2002: Present Tense; Future Imperfect; and Past Prologue. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures. This has ISBN 0-7394-2854-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek: The Janus Gate, Book One: Present Tense L. A. Graf (Pocket 0-671-03635-1, Jun 2002, $6.99, 253pp, pb) [Star Trek: The Janus Gate] Star Trek novelization, the first in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: The Janus Gate, Book Three: Past Prologue L. A. Graf (Pocket 0-7434-4596-1, Jul 2002, $6.99, 252pp, pb) [Star Trek: The Janus Gate] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: The Janus Gate, Book Two: Future Imperfect L. A. Graf (Pocket 0-671-03636-X, Jun 2002, $6.99, 252pp, pb) [Star Trek: The Janus Gate] Star Trek novelization, second in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame (Harcourt 0-15-216807-9, Oct 2002, $24.00, 231pp, hc, cover by Michael Foreman) [Wind in the Willows] Reprint (Methuen 1908) classic YA animal fantasy novel. This has the illustrations by Michael Foreman from the 2001 Pavilion UK edition, plus reproductions of some of Grahame’s letters in which the characters first appeared, and photos.

Justice League of America: Batman: The Stone King Alan Grant (Pocket 0-7434-1710-0, Mar 2002, $6.99, 297pp, pb, cover by Alex Ross) [Batman] Novelization, the first in a series based on the DC comic books. Copyrighted by DC comics.

Justice League of America: Batman: The Stone King Alan Grant (SFBC #52834, Sep 2002, $9.99, 297pp, hc, cover by Alex Ross) [Batman] Reprint (Pocket 2002) novelization, the first in a series based on the DC comic books. Copyrighted by DC Comics. This has ISBN 0-7434-1710-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Smallville: Dragon Alan Grant (Warner Aspect 0-446-61214-6, Nov 2002, $5.99, 244pp, pb) [Smallville] Novelization based on the television series based on DC Comics’ Superman. Copyrighted by DC Comics.

Lanark: A Life in Four Books Alasdair Gray (Canongate 1-84195-183-8, Nov 2002, $16.00, 573 + xvi, tp, cover by Alasdair Gray) Reprint (Canongate 1981) literary fantasy novel. Introduction by Janice Galloway. This has Gray’s “Tailpiece” on “How Lanark Grew” from the 2001 Canongate Classic UK edition. A deluxe limited edition (-120-X, $50.00) was announced but not seen.

Falcon and the Charles Street Witch Luli Gray (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-16410-3, Apr 2002, $15.00, 138pp, hc, cover by Lori Koefoed) [Falcon’s Egg] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Falcon’s Egg. Falcon rescues her little brother with the help of a New York witch, an elderly dragon, Saint George, and others.

Completely Smitten Kristine Grayson (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-7147-7, May 2002, $6.50, 352pp, pb) [Utterly Charming] Contemporary fantasy romance novel based on fairy tales, third in the series begun in Utterly Charming. The dwarf called Andrew Vari must bring one last pair of soulmates together to end his curse. Grayson is a pen name for Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

The Final Planet Andrew M. Greeley (Tor 0-312-87749-8, Jan 2002, $14.95, 302pp, tp, cover by Boris Vallejo) Reprint (Warner 1987) SF novel.

Warhammer: The Dead and the Damned Jonathan Green (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4329-2, Jan 2003, $6.95, 280pp, tp, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer: Torben Badenov] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game in the “Torben Badenov” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library UK 12/02).

Destiny Sharon Green (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-81295-9, Apr 2002, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Tom Canty) [Blending Enthroned] Fantasy novel, book three of “The Blending Enthroned” trilogy and final in the overall “Blending” saga.

Drinking Midnight Wine Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45867-2, Feb 2002, $14.00, 290pp, tp) Contemporary fantasy novel. A bookstore clerk stumbles on a parallel world of magic and becomes embroiled in a battle of gods and angels. First US edition (Gollancz 11/01).

Drinking Midnight Wine Simon R. Green (SFBC #51108, Jun 2002, $10.99, 290pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) Reprint (Gollancz 2001) contemporary fantasy novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-2690-7; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Apprentice Fantastic ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Russell Davis (DAW 0-7564-0093-7, Nov 2002, $6.99, 319pp, pb) Original anthology of 13 fantasy stories. Authors include Charles de Lint, Esther Friesner, and Jane Lindskold.

Knight Fantastic ed. Martin H. Greenberg & John Helfers (DAW 0-7564-0052-X, Apr 2002, $6.99, 317pp, pb) Original anthology of 15 fantasy stories about knights. Authors include Jane Yolen, Esther Friesner, Andre Norton, and Nina Kiriki Hoffman.

Pharaoh Fantastic ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Brittiany A. Koren (DAW 0-7564-0109-7, Dec 2002, $6.99, 320pp, pb) Original anthology of 13 fantasy stories involving Ancient Egypt. Introduction by Koren. Authors include Tanya Huff, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Alan Dean Foster.

Give Me Liberty ed. Martin Harry Greenberg & Mark Tier (Baen 0-7434-3585-0, Jan 2003, $7.99, 386pp, pb, cover by Carol Heyer) Anthology of eight Libertarian SF stories, by authors including Vernor Vinge, A.E. van Vogt, Murray Leinster, and Frank Herbert. Introduction by Mark Tier.

A Dragon’s Ascension Ed Greenwood (Tor 0-765-30222-5, Mar 2002, $25.95, 336pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Band of Four] Fantasy novel of the “Band of Four”, third in the series begun in The Kingless Land and The Vacant Throne.

Forgotten Realms: Crown of Fire Ed Greenwood (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2749-6, Jun 2002, $14.95, 348pp, tp, cover by John Sullivan) [Forgotten Realms: Shandril’s Saga] Reprint (TSR 1994) fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, book two of “Shandril’s Saga”; previously ninth in “The Harpers”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Elminster in Hell Ed Greenwood (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2746-1, May 2002, $7.99, 407pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Forgotten Realms: Elminster] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2001) fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Hand of Fire Ed Greenwood (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2760-7, Sep 2002, $14.95, 377pp, tp, cover by John Sullivan) [Forgotten Realms: Shandril’s Saga] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game, book three of “Shandril’s Saga”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Spellfire Ed Greenwood (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1874-8, Apr 2002, $14.95, 373pp, tp, cover by Jon Sullivan) [Forgotten Realms] Reprint (TSR 1988) fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game. This has been revised and expanded from the TSR original, and is now designated “Shandril’s Saga” Book I. Copyrighted by TSR 1988, Wizards of the Coast 2002.

The Vacant Throne Ed Greenwood (Tor 0-812-58016-8, Mar 2002, $7.99, 394pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Band of Four] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel, sequel to The Kingless Land.

Forgotten Realms: Cormyr Ed Greenwood & Jeff Grubb (SFBC #17288, Jan 2002, $10.99, 486pp, hc, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [Forgotten Realms] Reprint (TSR 1996) novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR. This follows the 1998 trade paperback edition, and has ISBN 0-7394-2394-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Chuck Farris and the Labyrinth of Doom Lois & Danny Gresh (ECW Press 1-55022-460-3, Dec 2001, $6.95, 221pp, tp) [Chuck Farris] Young-adult SF/fantasy novel, second in a series about a boy who uses tricks learned in video games to solve problems. Order from ECW Press, 3431 Drummond, Suite 400, Montreal Quebec Canada H3G 1X6; 514-499-8173; [ecwpress.com].

Dark Magic Stephen Gresham (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1379-6, Feb 2002, $5.99, 345pp, pb) Horror novel. A contemporary family of witches living in rural Alabama face an evil force.

Haunted Ground Stephen Gresham (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1537-3, Jan 2003, $5.99, 350pp, pb) Horror novel. Crippled cousin Ilona can raise the dead.

MechWarrior: The Dying Time Thomas S. Gressman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45866-4, Jan 2002, $5.99, 278pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Battletech: MechWarrior] Novelization, fifth in a series based on the computer game based on the “Battletech” role-playing game. Copyrighted by FASA.

World of Darkness: Tremere: Widow’s Might Eric Griffin (White Wolf 1-56504-949-7, May 2002, $6.50, 281pp, pb, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness: Clan Tremere] Novelization, third in the “Clan Tremere” trilogy based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Ghost Sitter Peni R. Griffin (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-230216-3, Sep 2002, $5.99, 131pp, tp, cover by Rob Wood) Reprint (Dutton 2001) young-adult ghost novel.

Cougar Helen V. Griffith (HarperTrophy 0-380-73240-8, Jul 2001, $4.95, 103pp, tp) Reprint (Greenwillow 1999) young-adult ghost novella. This is dated 2001, but not seen until now.

Ammonite Nicola Griffith (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45238-0, May 2002, $14.00, 397pp, tp, cover by David Stevenson) Reprint (Del Rey; Grafton 1993) SF novel. Winner of the James Tiptree and Lambda Awards.

Driven W. G. Griffiths (Warner 0-446-67940-2, May 2002, $12.95, 357pp, tp) [Driven] Supernatural thriller. A detective finds a demon causing others to commit violence.

Warcraft #3: The Last Guardian Jeff Grubb (Pocket 0-671-04151-7, Dec 2002, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Sam Didier) [Warcraft] Novelization based on the electronic game. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

In the Shadow of Dragons Kathleen Cunningham Guler (Bardsong Press 0-9660371-2-X, Sep 2001, $25.00, 383pp, hc) [Macsen’s Treasure] Historical Arthurian novel with some fantasy elements, second in the four-volume “Macsen’s Treasure” series. A trade paperback edition (-3-8, $17.95) was announced but not seen. Bardsong, PO Box 775396, Steamboat Springs CO 80477; credit card orders 970-870-1401; add $3.95 postage; [bardsongpress.com]; [celts@bardsongpress.com].

Human Voices James E. Gunn (Gale Group/Five Star 0-7862-4317-1, Aug 2002, $23.95, 344pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) Collection of 14 stories. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Ed Gorman. Order from Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

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