The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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The Hour Before Dark Douglas Clegg (Leisure 0-8439-5044-7, Sep 2002, $24.00, 370pp, hc) Horror novel. A man returns to his childhood home and finds it haunted by horrors from his past.

The Infinite Douglas Clegg (Leisure 0-8439-5055-2, Oct 2002, $5.99, 377pp, pb) Reprint (Leisure 2001) horror novel.

Wit’ch Star James Clemens (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44245-8, Dec 2002, $24.95, 526pp, hc, cover by Michael Dringenberg) [Banned and the Banished] Fantasy novel, fifth and final book of “The Banned and the Banished”. Clemens is a pen name for Jim Czajkowski, who also writes as James Rollins.

Heavy Planet Hal Clement (Tor/Orb 0-765-30368-X, Nov 2002, $15.95, 414pp, tp, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Reprint (NESFA 2000 as The Essential Hal Clement, Volume 3: Variations on a Theme by Sir Isaac Newton) collection of two “Mesklin” novels, Mission of Gravity (1954) and Star Light (1971), plus two stories and an article.

The Sight David Clement-Davies (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-46723-8, Mar 2002, $21.99, 465pp, hc) [Sight] Young-adult fantasy of wolves in Transylvania with unusual powers. First US edition (Macmillan 10/01).

The Sight David Clement-Davies (SFBC #18844, Mar 2002, $9.99, 465pp, hc) [Sight] Reprint (Macmillan Children’s Books 10/01) young-adult fantasy of wolves in Transylvania with unusual powers. This is similar to the Dutton edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Things Not Seen Andrew Clements (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23626-0, Mar 2002, $15.99, 251pp, hc, cover by Rafal Olbinski) [Things Not Seen] Young-adult fantasy novel. A 15-year-old boy who feels invisible suddenly turns invisible for real.

Rules of Ascension David B. Coe (Tor 0-312-87807-9, Mar 2002, $27.95, 604pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Winds of the Forelands] Fantasy novel. First book in the “Winds of the Forelands” tetralogy. Accusations of murder force a prince to flee, and set off civil war.

The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts David Colbert (Berkley 0-425-18701-2, Jun 2002, $13.00, 209pp, tp) [Harry Potter] Reprint (Lumina Press 2001, not seen) non-fiction guide to myths and legends that play a part in the “Harry Potter” books. Illustrated by the author. [J. K. Rowling]

The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Rings: The Amazing Myths, Legends and Facts Behind the Masterpiece David Colbert (Berkley 0-425-18771-3, Oct 2002, $13.00, 197pp, tp, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) Non-fiction guide to myths and legends that play a part in Tolkien’s work. A bibliography and index are included. First US edition (Puffin UK 8/02). [J. R. R. Tolkien]

BattleTech: Endgame Loren L. Coleman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45893-1, Sep 2002, $5.99, 276pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [BattleTech] Novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by FASA.

BattleTech: Storms of Fate Loren L. Coleman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45876-1, Apr 2002, $5.99, 272pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [BattleTech] Novelization, #54 in the series based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by FASA.

Artemis Fowl Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Talk Miramax Books 0-7868-1707-0, May 2002, $6.99, 290pp, tp, cover by Tony Fleetwood) [Artemis Fowl] Reprint (Talk Miramax Books; Viking UK 2001) young-adult fantasy novel about a rich young evil genius and fairies.

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident Eoin Colfer (Hyperion/Talk Miramax Books 0-7868-0855-1, May 2002, $16.95, 277pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Artemis Fowl] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the series about a young criminal genius. Artemis Fowl goes to Russia to rescue his kidnapped father, and runs into the LEPrecon fairy police.

Dark Angel: Before the Dawn Max Allan Collins (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45182-1, Oct 2002, $6.99, 271pp, pb) [Dark Angel] Novelization, the first based on the SF television series. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

The Scorpion King Max Allan Collins (Berkley Boulevard 0-425-18583-4, Mar 2002, $6.99, 224pp, pb) Movie novelization. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Publishing Rights.

Darkest Heart Nancy A. Collins (White Wolf 1-56504-845-8, Sep 2002, $11.99, 184pp, tp, cover by Thom Ang) [Sonja Blue] Horror novel, the fifth featuring the vampire Sonja Blue.

The Adventures of Pinocchio Carlo Collodi (Steerforth Press 1-58642-052-6, 2002, $12.95, 209pp, tp, cover by Carmelo Lettere) Reprint (Felice Paggi 1883 as Le Avventure di Pinocchio) classic children’s fantasy novel. This is a new translation by Nancy Canepa, with new illustrations by Carmelo Lettere.

Pinocchio Carlo Collodi (Tor 0-765-30591-7, Oct 2002, $15.95, 223pp, hc, cover by Gris Grimly) Reprint (Felice Paggi 1883 as Le Avventure di Pinocchio) classic children’s fantasy novel. Illustrated by Gris Grimly.

Pinocchio Carlo Collodi (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34458-0, Nov 2002, $5.99, 223pp, tp, cover by Gris Grimly) Reprint (Felice Paggi 1883 as Le Avventure di Pinocchio) classic children’s fantasy novel. Illustrated by Gris Grimly.

Pinocchio Carlo Collodi & Iassen Ghiuselev (Simply Read Books 0-765-30591-7, Feb 2002, $22.95, 151pp, hc, cover by Iassen Ghiuselev) Reprint (Felice Paggi 1883 as Le Avventure di Pinocchio) classic children’s fantasy novel, illustrated by Iassen Ghiuselev. The translator is not credited; the text is copyrighted by Simply Read Books.

The Rudest Alien on Earth Jane Leslie Conly (Holt 0-8050-6069-3, Sep 2002, $16.95, 264pp, hc, cover by Loren Long) Young-adult SF novel. A young alien violates rules to spy on an Earth family.

Dark Hollow John Connolly (Pocket 0-7434-1022-X, Jun 2002, $6.99, 505pp, pb) [Charlie “Bird” Parker] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2000) mystery/suspense novel with elements of dark fantasy featuring former NYC detective Charlie Parker, who talks to ghosts.

The Killing Kind John Connolly (Simon & Schuster/Atria 0-7434-5334-4, Sep 2002, $25.00, 376pp, hc) [Charlie “Bird” Parker] Mystery/suspense novel with elements of dark fantasy featuring ex-NYC detective Charlie Parker, who talks to ghosts. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 2001, not seen).

Burying the Shadow Storm Constantine (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-45-2, Feb 2002, $16.00, 498pp, tp, cover by Rick Berry) Dark fantasy novel. A 17-page author biography and bibliography is included. First US edition (Headline 1992).

Sign for the Sacred Storm Constantine (Stark House Press 0-9667848-3-9, Mar 2002, $19.95, 555pp, tp, cover by Campbell Shepard) Fantasy novel, plus drafts of this novel and a never-completed sequel. This has a new introduction by the author. First US edition (Headline 1993). Order from Stark House Press/Griffin Skye Co, 1945 P Street; 707-44-8768; [griffins@northcoast.com].

The Way of Light Storm Constantine (SFBC #15895, Jan 2002, $13.99, 493pp, hc, cover by Doug Beekman) [Magravandias Chronicles] Reprint (Gollancz 2001) fantasy novel, third 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.

The Way of Light Storm Constantine (Tor 0-312-87367-0, Jan 2003, $17.95, 493pp, tp, cover by Douglas Beekman) [Magravandias Chronicles] Reprint (Gollancz 2001) fantasy novel, third and final in the “Magravandias Chronicles”.

First Truth Dawn Cook (Ace 0-441-00945-X, Jun 2002, $6.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [First Truth] Fantasy novel. Alissa doesn’t believe in magic until she gets sent to study at the legendary Hold.

Hidden Truth Dawn Cook (Ace 0-441-01003-2, Dec 2002, $6.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [First Truth] Fantasy novel, sequel to First Truth.

Achilles Elizabeth Cook (Picador USA 0-312-28884-0, Jan 2002, $16.00, 116pp, hc) Fantasy novella based on Greek myth, retelling the story of Achilles and, centuries later, John Keats’ reaction to Chapman’s translation of Homer. First US edition (Methuen 2001).

Angry Lead Skies Glen Cook (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45875-3, Apr 2002, $6.99, 364pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Garrett] Fantasy novel, eighth in the series featuring P.I. Garrett.

Taken Thomas H. Cook (Dell 0-440-24126-X, Nov 2002, $6.99, 355pp, pb) Novelization based on the Sci-Fi channel show. Copyrighted by DreamWorks LLC.

Human Nature in Utopia: Zamyatin’s We Brett Cooke (Northwestern University Press 0-8101-1873-4, Sep 2002, $79.95, 221pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical examination of the classic Russian dystopian novel. Includes bibliography and index. Northwestern University Press, 625 Colfax Street, Evanston IL 60208. [Yevgeny Zamyatin]

Goddess of Yesterday Caroline B. Cooney (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-72945-6, Jun 2002, $15.95, 263pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) Young-adult historical fantasy novel retelling the start of the Trojan war.

Saucer Stephen Coonts (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-28342-3, Mar 2002, $14.95, 340pp, tp) [Saucer] SF novel. A grad student uncovers an ancient flying saucer and fights government and corporate types for control.

Combat #2 ed. Stephen Coonts (Tor/Forge 0-812-57616-0, Feb 2002, $7.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Tony Greco) Reprint (Tor 2001 as part of a single volume) anthology of three military technothriller stories speculating on war in the near future, many only borderline SF, by Stephen Coonts, Dean Ing, and Barrett Tillman.

Combat #3 ed. Stephen Coonts (Tor/Forge 0-812-57617-9, Mar 2002, $7.99, 367pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 2001 as part of a single volume) anthology of four military technothriller novellas speculating on war in the near future, many only borderline SF, by Harold Coyle, Ralph Peters, James Cobb, and R.J. Pineiro.

The Gates of Sleep Loren W. Cooper (Silver Dragon Books 1-930928-77-7, Nov 2002, $12.95, 176pp, tp) Near-future science fantasy novel. A lucid dreamer finds forces trying to take over both his dream and waking worlds. This is a print-on-demand edition, available from Renaissance Alliance Publishing, PMB 238, 8691 9th Ave., Port Arthur TX 77642; [www.rapbooks.biz].

The Dark Is Rising Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-85195-2, Jul 2002, $2.99, 244pp, tp, cover by David Wiesner) [Dark Is Rising] Reissue (Atheneum 1973) YA fantasy novel, second book in “The Dark Is Rising” series. This specially priced “Books that Cast a Spell!” edition has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.

Green Boy Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 0-689-84751-3, Mar 2002, $16.00, 197pp, hc, cover by Greg Call) Young-adult fantasy novel set in the Bahamas. Two boys distressed by plans to develop a beloved island stumble into a dystopian world where the ecology has already been destroyed.

King of Shadows Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-85198-7, Jul 2002, $2.99, 186pp, tp, cover by Rafal Olbinski) Reissue (S&S/McElderry 1999) young-adult time-travel fantasy novel. This specially priced “Books that Cast a Spell!” edition has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.

Over Sea, Under Stone Susan Cooper (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-85200-2, Jul 2002, $2.99, 196pp, tp, cover by David Wiesner) [Dark Is Rising] Reissue (Cape 1965) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Dark Is Rising” sequence. This is a specially priced “Books that Cast a Spell!” edition.

The Adventures of Lucky Pierre Robert Coover (Grove 0-8021-1724-4, Oct 2002, $24.00, 405pp, hc) Literary fantasy/dystopian novel. In utopian Cinecity, the porn star/clown Pierre is literally defined by his films.

12 Again Sue Corbett (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-46899-4, May 2002, $16.99, 227pp, hc, cover by Allen Garns) Young-adult fantasy novel. A woman approaching her 40th birthday is granted her wish to be 12 again.

The Archer’s Tale Bernard Cornwell (HarperTorch 0-06-050525-7, Oct 2002, $7.99, 434pp, pb) [Grail Quest] Reprint (HarperCollins UK 2000 as Harlequin) associational historical novel with possible fantasy elements, first in “The Grail Quest” series. During the Hundred Years War, Young Thomas of Hookton seeks the man who killed his father and stole a holy relic. The hardcover first US edition (HarperCollins 2001) was not seen.

Vagabond Bernard Cornwell (HarperCollins 0-06-621080-1, Dec 2002, $25.95, 405pp, hc, cover by Chris Moore) [Grail Quest] Associational historical novel with possible fantasy elements set during the Hundred Years War, second in “The Grail Quest” after The Archer’s Tale. First US edition (HarperCollins UK 10/02).

Unidentified Matthew Costello (Berkley 0-425-18517-6, Jul 2002, $6.99, 333pp, pb) Horror novel. A power not of this world breaks lose in a peculiar old house.

Unidentified Matthew Costello (SFBC #51922, Jul 2002, $9.99, 338pp, hc) Reprint (Berkley 2002) horror novel. A shut-up old house contains a terrifying force. This has ISBN 0-7394-2640-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Warhammer 40,000: Soul Drinker Ben Counter (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4323-3, Oct 2002, $6.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Adrian Smith) [Warhammer 40,000: Soul Drinkers] Novelization based on the SF role-playing game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. First US edition (Black Library 9/02).

J. Michael Straczynski’s Rising Stars Arthur Byron Cover (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-3512-5, Jul 2002, $6.99, 282pp, pb, cover by Gary Frank & Peter Steigerwald) [Rising Stars] Novelization, the first in a trilogy based on the graphic novel series. Copyrighted by J. Michael Straczynski and Top Cow Productions.

J. Michael Straczynski’s Rising Stars, Book 2: Ten Years After Arthur Byron Cover (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-5276-3, Dec 2002, $6.99, 282pp, pb, cover by Christian Zanier) [Rising Stars] Novelization, the second in a trilogy based on the graphic novel series. Copyrighted by J. Michael Straczynski and Top Cow Productions.

Jennifer Murdley’s Toad Bruce Coville (Harcourt 0-15-204613-5, Sep 2002, $17.00, 159pp, hc, cover by Tony DiTerlizzi) [Magic Shop] Reprint (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1992) young-adult humorous fantasy novel in the “Magic Shop” series. This has a new afterword by Coville.

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher Bruce Coville (Harcourt 0-15-204614-3, Sep 2002, $17.00, 151pp, hc, cover by Tony DiTerlizzi) [Magic Shop] Reprint (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1991) young-adult humorous fantasy novel in the “Magic Shop” series. This has a new afterword by Coville.

The Monster’s Ring Bruce Coville (Harcourt 0-15-204618-6, Sep 2002, $16.00, 105pp, hc, cover by Tony DiTerlizzi) [Magic Shop] Reissue (Pantheon 1982) young-adult humorous fantasy novel, the first in the “Magic Shop” series. This 20th anniversary edition has been revised and expanded. Illustrated by Katherine Coville.

The Skull of Truth Bruce Coville (Harcourt 0-15-204612-7, Sep 2002, $17.00, 194pp, hc, cover by Tony DiTerlizzi) [Magic Shop] Reissue (Harcourt Brace 1997) young-adult humorous fantasy novel in the “Magic Shop” series. Illustrated by Gary A. Lippincott. This has a new afterword by Coville.

Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume One Greg Cox (Pocket 0-7434-0642-7, Apr 2002, $6.99, 520pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek: Eugenics Wars] Reprint (Pocket 2001) Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume Two Greg Cox (Pocket 0-7434-0643-5, Apr 2002, $24.95, 338pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek: Eugenics Wars] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Dead Hand Harold Coyle (Tor/Forge 0-812-57539-3, May 2002, $7.99, 358pp, pb) Reprint (Forge 2001) near-future thriller.

Sleeping Beauty Mahlon F. & K. Y. Craft (North-South/SeaStar 1-58717-120-1, Oct 2002, $15.95, 32pp, hc, cover by K. Y. Craft) Children’s picture book version of the story, retold by Mahlon F. Craft and illustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft.

Warhammer: Plague Daemon Brian Craig (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4317-9, Aug 2002, $6.95, 242pp, tp, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer: Orfeo] Novelization based on the role-playing game, the second in the “Tales of Orfeo”. Craig is a pen name for Brian Stableford. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (GW Books 1990).

Warhammer: Zaragoz Brian Craig (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4303-9, Apr 2002, $6.95, 250pp, tp, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer: Orfeo] Novelization based on the role-playing game, the first in the “Tales of Orfeo”. Craig is a pen name for Brian Stableford. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (GW Books 1989).

Warhammer: Storm Warriors Brian Craig (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-7434-4321-7, Nov 2002, $6.95, 254pp, tp, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer: Orfeo] Novelization based on the role-playing game, the third in the “Tales of Orfeo”. Craig is a pen name for Brian Stableford. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (GW Books 1991).

Prey Michael Crichton (HarperCollins 0-06-621412-2, Nov 2002, $26.95, 367pp, hc) SF novel. Self-replicating nanoparticles programmed as a predator get loose.

Prey Michael Crichton (SFBC #54994, Jan 2003, $13.99, 367pp, hc) Reprint (HarperCollins 2002) SF novel. This is similar to the HarperCollins edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd Mark Crilley (Random House/Yearling 0-440-41654-X, Apr 2002, $4.99, 141pp, tp, cover by Mark Crilley) [Akiko] Reprint (Delacorte 2001) young-adult SF novel, the third based on the author’s comic book series, with illustrations by Crilley.

Akiko and the Intergalactic Zoo Mark Crilley (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-72968-5, May 2002, $9.95, 150pp, hc, cover by Mark Crilley) [Akiko] Children’s SF picture book based on the author’s comic book series, with illustrations by Crilley.

Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor Mark Crilley (Random House/Dell Yearling 0-440-41657-4, Nov 2002, $4.99, 155pp, tp, cover by Mark Crilley) [Akiko] Reprint (Delacorte 2001) young-adult SF novel, the fourth (and final) volume based on the author’s comic book series, with illustrations by Crilley.

Arthur: At the Crossing-Places Kevin Crossley-Holland (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-26598-3, Oct 2002, $17.95, hc, cover by Christopher Wormell) [Arthur] Young-adult Arthurian fantasy, second in the “Arthur” trilogy after Arthur: The Seeing Stone. First US edition (Orion Children’s Books 2001).

Arthur: The Seeing Stone Kevin Crossley-Holland (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-43524-2, Sep 2002, $6.99, 333pp, pb) [Arthur] Reprint (Orion Children’s Books 2000) young-adult Arthurian fantasy, first in a trilogy. A trade paperback edition (-26327-1, $6.99, 341pp) is also available.

The Palace of Tears Alev Lytle Croutier (Delta 0-385-33491-5, Jan 2002, $12.95, 176pp, tp, cover by Jean Jules Lecomte du Nouy) Reprint (Delacorte 2000) historical novel with fantasy elements.

Little, Big John Crowley (HarperPerennial 0-06-093793-9, Mar 2002, $15.95, 538pp, tp) Reprint (Bantam 1981) fantasy novel. Winner of the 1982 World Fantasy Award.

Otherwise John Crowley (HarperPerennial 0-06-093792-0, Mar 2002, $15.95, 548pp, tp) Reprint (Bantam 1994 as Three Novels) omnibus of three novels: The Deep (1975), Beasts (1976), and Engine Summer (1979).

The Translator John Crowley (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-380-97862-8, Mar 2002, $24.95, 295pp, hc, cover by Bert Hardy) Fantasy novel of the 1960s, and a college student and an exiled Russian poet during the Cuban missile crisis.

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