The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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Goose Chase Patrice Kindl (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-230208-2, Oct 2002, $5.99, 214pp, tp) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 2001) young-adult fantasy novel.

Lost in the Labyrinth Patrice Kindl (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-16684-X, Aug 2002, $16.00, 194pp, hc, cover by Cynthia von Buhler) Young-adult fantasy novel retelling the story of the minotaur. Princess Xenodice tries to prevent Theseus from killing her brother, the minotaur.

Lancelot du Lethe J. Robert King (SFBC #15907, Jan 2002, $12.99, 461pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Mad Merlin] Reprint (Tor 2001) Arthurian fantasy novel, sequel to Mad Merlin. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Magic: The Gathering: Onslaught J. Robert King (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2801-8, Sep 2002, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Kev Walker) [Magic: The Gathering: Onslaught Cycle] Novelization based on the fantasy card game, first in the “Onslaught Cycle”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-16352-4, Dec 2002, $7.99, 464pp, pb) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reissue (Grant 1987) dark fantasy Western novel. 30th printing. Note: Only the first book was a fix-up.

The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-17331-7, Dec 2002, $7.99, 590pp, pb) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reissue (Grant 1991) dark fantasy Western novel. 19th printing.

The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-19486-1, Dec 2002, $7.99, 699pp, pb) [Roland (Gunslinger)] Reissue (Donald M. Grant 199708) fantasy novel, book four in “The Dark Tower” series. Sixth printing.

Everything’s Eventual Stephen King (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-3515-0, Mar 2002, $28.00, 459pp, hc, cover by Mark Stutzman) Collection of 14 stories, with an introduction by King on the writing and marketing of short fiction.

Everything’s Eventual Stephen King (SFBC #50145, Mar 2002, $14.99, 459pp, hc, cover by Mark Stutzman) Reprint (Scribner 2002) collection. This is similar to the Scribner edition, except it lacks a price.

Everything’s Eventual Stephen King (Pocket 0-7434-5735-8, Jan 2003, $7.99, 583pp, pb, cover by Mark Stutzman) Reprint (Scribner 2002) collection of 14 stories.

From a Buick 8 Stephen King (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-1137-5, Sep 2002, $28.00, 356pp, hc, cover by Mark Stutzman) Horror novel. People disappear near an impounded car. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 8/02).

From a Buick 8 Stephen King (SFBC, Sep 2002, $14.99, 356pp, hc, cover by Mark Stutzman) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2002) horror novel. Packaged with a poster of the dust jacket. This is similar to the Scribner US edition, except it lacks a price.

On Writing Stephen King (Pocket 0-7434-5596-7, Jul 2002, $7.99, 297pp, pb) Reprint (Scribner 2000) non-fiction writing book with elements of autobiography.

Pet Sematary Stephen King (Pocket 0-7434-1228-1, Feb 2002, $14.00, 395pp, tp, cover by Lisa Litwack) Reprint (Doubleday 1983) horror novel. This has a new introduction by King.

The Shining Stephen King (Pocket 0-7434-3749-7, Oct 2002, $14.00, 505pp, tp, cover by Lisa Litwack) Reprint (Doubleday 1977) horror novel. This has the 2001 introduction by King.

The Stand Stephen King (Penguin/Signet 0-451-16953-0, Dec 2002, $8.50, 1141pp, pb) Reissue (Doubleday 1990) revised edition of King’s 1978 horror novel. 29th printing.

Three Complete Novels: Carrie/’Salem’s Lot/The Shining Stephen King (Random House/Wings 0-517-21902-6, 2002, $17.99, 1096pp, hc) Omnibus of three horror novels: Carrie (1974), ’Salem’s Lot (1975), and The Shining (1977). This is an instant remainder edition.

Black House Stephen King & Peter Straub (Ballantine 0-345-44103-6, Sep 2002, $7.99, 659pp, pb) [Talisman] Reprint (Random House 2001) dark fantasy novel, sequel to The Talisman.

Warhammer 40,000: Farseer William King (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4306-3, Jun 2002, $6.95, 287pp, tp, cover by Paul Dainton) [Warhammer 40,000: Eldar] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, first in the “Eldar” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. First US edition (Black Library UK 5/02).

Warhammer 40,000: Grey Hunter William King (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4300-4, Mar 2002, $6.95, 276pp, tp, cover by Paul Dainton) [Warhammer 40,000: Wolfclaw] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, third in the “Wolfclaw” or “Space Wolf” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. First US edition (Black Library UK 2/02).

Psychohistorical Crisis Donald Kingsbury (Tor 0-765-34195-6, Oct 2002, $7.99, 727pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (Tor 2001) SF novel, an update and homage to Asimov’s concept of “psychohistory”.

Time Portal Roger Kipfer (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-568-X, Oct 2002, $9.99, 157pp, tp, cover by Chris Dodge) Young-adult fantasy novel. Abigail discovers a portal to another world and time at an archeological dig. Order from Royal Fireworks Publishing, First Avenue, PO Box 399, Unionville, NY 10988; 845-726-4444; [rfpress@frontiernet.net].

Reflections of a Vampire Damion Kirk (RahuBooks 0-9718550-5-6, Feb 2002, $9.95, 370pp, pb) Vampire novel. Order from RahuBooks/Damion Kirk 177 Mohawk Circle, Superior CO 80027-8603; e-mail: [RahuBooks@aol.com].

The Neutrino Effect: The World Builders Michael E. Kirshteyn (iUniverse.com/Writers Club Press 0-595-23607-3, Aug 2002, $18.95, 339pp, tp, cover by Cathi A. Wong) SF novel. Earth is contacted by highly advanced aliens. 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.

Lost in Space: Geographies of Science Fiction ed. Rob Kitchin & James Kneale (Continuum 0-8264-5731-2, May 2002, $29.95, 211pp, tp) Non-fiction, a gathering of critical essays on the use of space and geography in science fiction. Foreword by Michael Marshall Smith. Includes bibliography and index. A hardcover edition (-5730-4, $99.95) was announced but not seen. Continuum, 370 Lexington Ave., New York NY 10017; [info@continuum-books.com]; [www.continuumbooks.com].

The Glasswright’s Journeyman Mindy L. Klasky (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45884-2, Jun 2002, $6.99, 338pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Glasswright] Fantasy novel, third in the “Glasswright” series. Rani travels to help King Hal find a bride, but gets distracted by new glassmaking secrets.

Season of Sacrifice Mindy L. Klasky (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45865-6, Jan 2002, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) Fantasy novel. An undertrained woodsinger must use the power of the Great Tree to rescue kidnapped children.

Diablo #3: The Kingdom of Shadow Richard A. Knaak (Pocket 0-7434-2692-4, Aug 2002, $6.99, 339pp, pb) [Diablo] Novelization based on the dark fantasy computer game. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

Black Oxen Elizabeth Knox (Picador USA 0-312-42049-8, Jun 2002, $14.00, 436pp, tp) Reprint (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2001) literary novel with elements of fantasy and SF.

Scarabus Karen Koehler (KHP Industries/Black Death Books 0-9679220-0-3, Aug 2002, $18.00, 330pp, tp) Gothic horror novel. A demon wages war on the cult that created him. A print-on-demand book available online at [www.khpindustries.com].

Slayer Karen Koehler (KHP Industries/Black Death Books 0-9679220-0-3, Mar 2002, $18.00, 351pp, tp) [Alek Knight] Reprint (Xlibris 2000) “Industrial Gothic” vampire novel. A slayer begins to question his calling. A “Special Collector’s Edition” print-on-demand book available online at [www.khpindustries.com].

Slayer: Black Miracles Karen Koehler (KHP Industries/Black Death Books 0-9679220-1-1, Dec 2002, $18.00, 352pp, tp) [Alek Knight] Collection of two horror novellas featuring the tormented vampire hunter Alek Knight of Slayer. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.khpindustries.com].

Blood and Jade Sally Kohonoski (Xlibris 1-4010-2689-3, Apr 2002, $24.99, 499pp, tp, cover by F. H. Knowlton) Historical fantasy novel of the Maya. A noblewoman and her club-footed boy, a child of prophecy, are caught in a dynastic struggle. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.Xlibris.com]; [Orders@Xlibris.com]; 1-888-7-xlibris.

Straydog Kathe Koja (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-37278-0, Mar 2002, $16.00, 106pp, hc) Associational young-adult novella of a teen who volunteers at an animal shelter.

3 Complete Novels: Dark Rivers of the Heart/Intensity/Sole Survivor Dean Koontz (Bright Sky Press 0-9709987-1-6, 2001, $12.95, 700pp, hc) Omnibus of three horror novels: Dark Rivers of the Heart (1994), Intensity (1995), and Sole Survivor (1997). This instant remainder edition is dated 2001, but not seen until now.

By the Light of the Moon Dean Koontz (Bantam 0-553-80143-0, Jan 2003, $26.95, 431pp, hc, cover by Tom Hallman) Horror novel. A man unwillingly injected with a mysterious substance finds he and his companions are drawn to crime scenes just before the crimes happen. First US edition (Headline 11/02).

The Door to December Dean Koontz (Penguin/Signet 0-451-20542-1, Jun 2002, $7.99, 518pp, pb) Reprint (NAL 1985 as by Richard Paige) occult thriller, with a new afterword by Koontz.

One Door Away from Heaven Dean Koontz (Bantam 0-553-58275-5, Nov 2002, $7.99, 686pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman) Reprint (Headline 2001) horror novel.

Phantoms Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-18110-3, Feb 2002, $7.99, 434pp, pb) Reissue (Putnam 1983) horror novel. This has a new afterword by Koontz and a new ISBN, but indicates 62nd printing.

Strangers Dean Koontz (Berkley 0-425-18111-1, Oct 2002, $7.99, 689pp, pb) Reissue (W.H. Allen; Putnam 1986) SF/horror novel. This has a new ISBN and a new afterword by Koontz, and indicates first printing.

Skimming the Gumbo Nuclear M. F. Korn (Eraserhead Press 0-9713572-6-9, Jan 2002, $16.95, 287pp, tp, cover by Carlton Mellick, III) SF novel of a surreal pandemic plague. Introduction by Jeffrey Thomas. Available from Eraserhead Press, 116455 E. Fairlynn Dr., Fountain Hills AZ 85268; [www.eraserheadpress.com].

The Less Fashionable Side of the Galaxy M. F. Korn, D. F. Lewis & Hertzan Chimera (Eraserhead Press, Jan 2002, $2.25, 20pp, ph, cover by Carlton Mellick, III) Chapbook collection of five experimental stories. Available from Eraserhead Press, 116455 E. Fairlynn Dr., Fountain Hills AZ 85268; [www.eraserheadpress.com].

A Question of Will Lynne Kositsky (Roussan Publishers 1-896184-66-9, 2000, $5.95, 141pp, tp) Young-adult time-travel fantasy. A girl transported to Elizabethan England pretends to be a boy and discovers who really wrote Shakespeare’s plays. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. Available from Roussan Publishers, 4710 St-Ambroise Suite 154, Montreal QC H4C 2C7 Canada.

Legacy of Prometheus Eric Kotani & John Maddox Roberts (Tor/Forge 0-765-30382-5, Oct 2002, $14.95, 268pp, tp, cover by Tony Greco) Reprint (Forge 2000) near-future SF thriller of efforts to harness solar power by satellite.

The Angle Quickest for Flight Steven Kotler (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-194-7, May 2001, $15.95, 443pp, tp, cover by Timothy Hsu) Reprint (Four Walls Eight Windows 1999) literary fantasy novel of metaphysics and secret conspiracies involving the Vatican and a Kabbalistic text.

E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial William Kotzwinkle (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-1602-4, Feb 2002, $14.00, 265pp, tp) [E.T.] Reprint (Putnam 1982 as E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial, In His Adventure on Earth) movie novelization. This is a “20th Anniversary of the Classic Steven Spielberg Film” edition. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Publishing Rights.

E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet William Kotzwinkle (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-1640-7, Feb 2002, $14.00, 269pp, tp) [E.T.] Reprint (Putnam 1985) novelization based on characters from the film. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Publishing Rights.

Skylock Paul Kozerski (Baen 0-7434-3570-2, Nov 2002, $7.99, 334pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) Near-future SF novel. A government courier tries to get a vital breaktrhough to Washington through an America devastated by global famine. A first novel.

Probability Moon Nancy Kress (Tor 0-765-34341-X, Sep 2002, $6.99, 297pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Probability] Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel, first in a trilogy.

Probability Space Nancy Kress (Tor 0-765-30170-9, Sep 2002, $24.95, 367pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Probability] SF novel, the third volume in the ’"Probability" trilogy.

Probability Space Nancy Kress (SFBC #53422, Oct 2002, $12.50, 367pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Probability] Reprint (Tor 2002) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Fires of the Faithful Naomi Kritzer (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58517-7, Oct 2002, $6.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Eliana] Fantasy novel. Music student Eliana is caught up in a conflict between magic and a new religion sweeping the land. A first novel.

Turning the Storm Naomi Kritzer (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58550-9, Jan 2003, $6.99, 369pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Eliana] Fantasy novel, sequel to Fires of the Faithful. Violinist Eliana leads a rebellion against the ruling Circle of Mages.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Cordelia Collection Nancy Krulik (Simon Pulse 0-7434-2746-7, Dec 2002, $5.99, 177pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Collection of three stories based on episodes of the TV show. This includes eight unpaginated pages of color stills. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Off to See the Wizard Nancy Krulik (Simon Pulse 0-7434-4242-3, Dec 2002, $4.99, 158pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 46th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: The Witch that Launched a Thousand Ships Nancy Krulik (Simon Pulse 0-7434-4238-5, Apr 2002, $4.99, 150pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 42nd in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions and Archie Comic Publications.

Vectors Michael Kube-McDowell (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29824-0, Nov 2002, $6.99, 368pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) SF novel. A scientist investigates the existence of the human soul.

St. Patrick’s Gargoyle Katherine Kurtz (Ace 0-441-00905-0, Feb 2002, $7.50, 264pp, pb, cover by Jon Sullivan) Reprint (Ace 2001) contemporary fantasy novel.

Venture in Vain Katherine Kurtz (Millefleurs 0-8095-0005-1, Nov 2001, $10.00, 16pp, ph) [Deryni] Chapbook fantasy story of the Deryni, published to commemorate the author’s visit to the John M. Pfau Library at California State University at San Bernardino. Available from Millefleurs Information Services, PO Box 2845, San Bernardino CA 92406-2845.

Crusade of Fire: Mystical Tales of the Knights Templar ed. Katherine Kurtz (Warner Aspect 0-446-61090-9, Dec 2002, $5.99, 286pp, pb, cover by Greg Call) Original anthology of eight fantasy stories centering on the Knights Templar. Authors include Deborah Turner Harris, Susan Shwartz, and Scott MacMillan.

Deryni Tales ed. Katherine Kurtz (Ace 0-441-00944-1, Jun 2002, $6.50, 277pp, pb, cover by Victor Stabin) [Deryni] Anthology of nine fantasy stories set in the world of Kurtz’s Deryni, one original by Kurtz, the rest originally published in Deryni Archives: The Magazine.

The Fall of the Kings Ellen Kushner & Delia Sherman (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38184-9, Nov 2002, $13.95, 476pp, tp, cover by Thomas Canty) [Swordspoint] Fantasy novel, a sequel to Kushner’s Swordspoint set 60 years later.

Exile’s Honor Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-7564-0085-6, Oct 2002, $23.95, 433pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar] Fantasy novel, a standalone novel in the “Valdemar” series, telling the story of Weaponsmaster Alberich.

Exile’s Honor Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #53646, Oct 2002, $12.99, 433pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar] Reprint (DAW 2002) fantasy novel in the “Valdemar” series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Gates of Sleep Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-7564-0060-0, Apr 2002, $24.95, 389pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Elemental Masters] Fantasy novel, a retelling of “Sleeping Beauty” set in the same England of elemental magics as The Serpent’s Shadow. A young woman raised by artists and mages discovers her real parents gave her up to avoid an evil aunt’s curse.

The Gates of Sleep Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #19928, Apr 2002, $12.50, 389pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Elemental Masters] Reprint (DAW 2002) fantasy novel, a retelling of “Sleeping Beauty” set in the same England of elemental magics as The Serpent’s Shadow.

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