The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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A Wild Kind of Magic Stephen Elboz (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-3880-7, 2003, $4.95, 261pp, tp, cover by Bob Dacey) [Kit Stix] Young-adult fantasy novel, the third volume in a series featuring Kit Stix in a 19th century London where magic is threatened by science. Kit investigates the kidnapping of US President Cougar-Paw. First US edition (Oxford University Press 2000).

Peacetalk 101 Suzette Haden Elgin (Lethe Press 1-59021-030-1, Mar 2003, $8.00, 100pp, tp, cover by Matt Bauer) Fantasy novella/parable about a suicidal man who gets uncanny advice from a homeless person. This is a print-on-demand edition. Lethe Press, 102 Heritage Ave., Maple Shade NJ 08052; [lethepress@aol.com].

The Gathering Storm Kate Elliott (DAW 0-7564-0119-4, Feb 2003, $24.95, 903pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Fantasy novel, fifth in “The Crown of Stars” series. Liath struggles to limit damage as the cataclysm arrives. Elliott is a pen-name for Alis Rasmussen. First US edition (Orbit 1/03).

The Gathering Storm Kate Elliott (SFBC #55893, Feb 2003, $12.99, 903pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reprint (DAW; Orbit 2003) fantasy novel, fifth in “The Crown of Stars” series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Vic and Blood Harlan Ellison & Richard Corben (ibooks 0-7434-5903-2, Jun 2003, $17.95, tp, cover by Richard Corben) [Vic & Blood] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1989) graphic novel adaptation by Richard Corben of Ellison’s three post-holocaust SF stories featuring “A Boy and His Dog”. This adds the text of three original stories, and Ellison provides a new introduction and an excerpt from the forthcoming novel Blood’s a Rover.

Dangerous Visions ed. Harlan Ellison (SFBC #57362, May 2003, $14.99, 544 + xlv, hc, cover by Robert Zohrab) Reprint (Doubleday 1967) classic anthology. This is similar to the ibooks “35th Anniversary Edition”, with a new introduction by Ellison and a new foreword by Michael Moorcock; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Cinderlily: A Floral Fairy Tale David Ellwand & Christine Tagg (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2328-8, Oct 2003, $16.99, unpaginated, hc, cover by David Ellwand) Young-adult picture book, a retelling of “Cinderella” based on floral illustrations by Ellwand, with text by Tagg.

The Adventures of Myhr P. N. Elrod (Baen 0-7434-3532-X, Jun 2003, $6.99, 385pp, pb, cover by Jamie Murray) Fantasy novel of a multiverse-wandering cat-man and wizard, stranded on a world without magic.

The Vampire Files, Volume One P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-01090-3, Oct 2003, $14.00, 195pp, tp) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Omnibus of three novels in the vampire detective series: Bloodlist (1990), Lifeblood (1990), and Bloodcircle (1990).

The Vampire Files: Cold Streets P. N. Elrod (Ace 0-441-01009-1, Jan 2003, $22.95, 380pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Dark fantasy novel, tenth in “The Vampire Files” series. Jack Fleming has trouble with a kidnapping, a gang war, and a psychotic snob.

The Vampire Files: Cold Streets P. N. Elrod (SFBC #55875, Feb 2003, $11.50, 380pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reprint (Ace 2003) dark fantasy novel in “The Vampire Files” series. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Riddle of Cthulhu Ray Emerson (Llumina Press 1-932047-78-6, Mar 2003, $18.95, 232pp, tp) Lovecraftian dark fantasy novel. This has a 1997 copyright as The Charybdis Memorandum, but no previous edition has been seen. Order from Llumina Press, PO Box 772246, Coral Springs FL 33077-2246; 866-229-9244; [www.llumina.com].

This Magic World Ru Emerson (SRM Publisher 0-9722473-3-5, Aug 2003, $9.00, 52pp, ph) Chapbook collection of four fantasy stories, one significantly revised. Order from SRM Publisher, PO Box 179, Unity ME 04988; [www.korval.com].

Enchantress from the Stars Sylvia Louise Engdahl (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-250037-2, Feb 2003, $6.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) [Elana] Reprint (Atheneum 1970) young-adult SF novel. This has the foreword by Lois Lowry and afterword by Engdahl from the Walker 2001 edition.

The Far Side of Evil Sylvia Louise Engdahl (Walker 0-8027-8848-3, Apr 2003, $18.95, 324pp, hc, cover by Jody Hewgill) [Elana] Reprint (Atheneum 1971) young-adult SF novel, sequel to Enchantress from the Stars. This has a new afterword by Engdahl and new illustrations by Jody Hewgill.

Black Leather Elizabeth Engstrom (TripleTree Publishing 0-9716638-5-8, May 2003, $16.95, 281pp, tp) Associational dark erotic suspense thriller. Order from TripleTree Publishing, PO Box 5684, Eugene OR 97405; [www.TripleTreePub.com]. 541-338-3184

The Rough Guide to The Lord of the Rings Angie Errigo (Rough Guides 1-84353-275-1, Oct 2003, $12.95, 304pp, tp) Non-fiction guide to Tolkien’s series and the films, illustrated largely with b&w movie stills. This is an international edition. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula Loren D. Estleman (ibooks 0-7434-7508-9, Oct 2003, $6.99, 215pp, pb) [Sherlock Holmes; Dracula] Reprint (Doubleday 1978) vampire/mystery novel. This has the 2000 afterword by Estleman.

Insect Dreams: The Half Life of Gregor Samsa Marc Estrin (Berkley/Blue Hen 0-425-18860-4, Feb 2003, $15.00, 469pp, tp, cover by Honi Werner) [Metamorphosis] Reprint (Putnam/Blue Hen 2002) satirical literary fantasy novel, a sequel to Kafka’s Metamorphosis.

The Museum of Horrors ed. Dennis Etchison (Leisure 0-8439-5077-3, Jun 2003, $6.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Steve McAfee) Reprint (Leisure 2001) anthology of 18 horror stories. Part of “The Horror Writers Association Presents” series.

Gathering the Bones ed. Dennis Etchison, Ramsey Campbell & Jack Dann (Tor 0-765-30179-2, Aug 2003, $15.95, 443pp, tp, cover by Kamil Vojnar) Original horror anthology with 34 stories from the US, UK, and Australia. Authors include Terry Dowling, Ray Bradbury, and Graham Joyce. Originally scheduled for simultaneous release in all three countries, but now first US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2/03).

MAD Art Mark Evanier (Watson-Guptill 0-8230-3080-6, Jan 2003, $24.95, 304pp, tp, cover by Richard Williams) Associational art book looking at the artists who have worked for Mad magazine, including Kelly Freas, Frank Frazetta, and James Warhola.

The Choice Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-0851-9, Apr 2003, $9.99, 275pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, ninth in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.

The Talisman Lynne Ewing (Hyperion/Volo 0-7868-1878-6, Sep 2003, $9.99, 278pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, tenth in the “Daughters of the Moon” series.

Brotherhood of the Wolf David Farland (Tor 0-812-57069-3, Aug 2003, $7.99, 659pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reissue (Tor; Earthlight UK 1999) fantasy novel, second in “The Runelords” series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton. Third printing.

The Lair of Bones David Farland (Tor 0-765-30176-8, Nov 2003, $27.95, 429pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Fantasy novel, fourth in “The Runelords” series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton.

The Lair of Bones David Farland (SFBC #61394, Dec 2003, $13.99, 379pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, fourth in “The Runelords” series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Runelords David Farland (Tor 0-812-54162-6, Jul 2003, $6.99, 613pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reissue (Earthlight 1998 as The Sum of All Men) fantasy novel, first in a series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton. Fourth printing.

Wizardborn David Farland (Tor 0-812-57070-7, Aug 2003, $7.99, 502pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reissue (Earthlight UK; Tor 2001) fantasy novel, third in “The Runelords” series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton. Second printing.

Holder of Lightning S. L. Farrell (DAW 0-7564-0130-5, Jan 2003, $23.95, 494pp, pb, cover by Gordon Crabb) [Cloudmages] Celtic fantasy novel, first in “The Cloudmages” series. A young woman herding sheep finds a magic stone of legendary power, just as long-absent magic returns to the land. Farrell is a pseudonym for Stephen Leigh.

The DNA Cowboys Trilogy Mick Farren (Dufour/Do-Not Press 1-899344-93-4, Apr 2003, $19.95, 532pp, tp) [Jeb Stuart Ho] Omnibus of three SF novels featuring Jeb Stuart Ho: The Quest of the DNA Cowboys (1976), Synaptic Manhunt (1976), and The Neural Atrocity (1977). There is a new introduction by Farren. This first US edition is the Do-Not Press UK edition (8/02) with Dufour stickers. A simultaneous hardcover edition (-94-2, $29.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Dufour Editions, PO Box 7, Chester Springs PA 19425-0007; 610-458-5005; [www.dufoureditions.com].

Underland Mick Farren (Tor 0-765-34216-2, Jan 2004, $7.99, 448pp, pb, cover by David Seeley) [Renquist Quartet] Reprint (Tor 2002) horror novel, fourth in the “Renquist Quartet”.

Warhammer 40,000: Crossfire Matthew Farrer (BL Publishing/Black Library 0-7434-4366-7, Aug 2003, $6.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Shira Culpurnia] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. First US edition (Black Library UK 7/03).

The Fury and the Power John Farris (Tor/Forge 0-312-87728-5, Feb 2003, $25.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Fury] Horror novel/psychic thriller, third in the series begun in The Fury. A girl with the power to create her doppelganger is pursued by the evil Mordaunt.

The Fury and the Power John Farris (Tor/Forge 0-812-57865-1, Oct 2003, $6.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Fury] Reprint (Forge 2003) horror novel/psychic thriller, third in the series begun in The Fury.

Monday Redux Robert J. Favole (Flywheel Publishing 1-930826-11-7, Jul 2003, $15.99, 188pp, hc) SF novel. A teen travels back in time to relive a day, trying to stop his friend’s shooting rampage. Flywheel Publishing, The Don Best Building, 4875 Nevso Drive, Las Vegas NV 89103; [www.flywheel.us].

Death to Spies Quinn Fawcett (Tor 0-812-57525-3, Jul 2003, $6.99, 375pp, pb) [Ian Fleming] Reprint (Forge 2002) associational mystery featuring the spy adventures of Ian Fleming. Fawcett is a pen name for Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Bill Fawcett.

Siren Song Quinn Fawcett (Tor/Forge 0-312-86928-2, Jul 2003, $25.95, 367pp, hc) [Ian Fleming] Associational mystery featuring the spy adventures of Ian Fleming. Fawcett is a pen name for Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and Bill Fawcett.

The Shadow People John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-055-X, Nov 2003, $15.00, 112pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel, #17 in the “Golden Amazon” series, only published previously in newspaper form (1957). This adds story “The Arbiter”. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

World Out of Step John Russell Fearn (Gryphon Books 1-58250-054-1, Nov 2003, $15.00, 114pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) [Golden Amazon] SF novel, #16 in the “Golden Amazon” series, only published previously in newspaper form (1956). This adds story “The Vicious Circle”. Introduction by Philip Harbottle. Available from Gryphon Publications, PO Box 209, Brooklyn NY 11228; [www.gryphonbooks.com]; add $2.00 postage.

Dark Symphony Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-13521-6, Mar 2003, $6.99, 324pp, pb) [Carpathian] Vampire romance in the “Dark” series about an ancient race, the Carpathians, who can become vampires.

Dark Symphony Christine Feehan (SFBC #56745, May 2003, $9.99, 324pp, hc) [Carpathian] Reprint (Jove 2003) vampire romance in the “Dark” series. This has ISBN 0-7394-3246-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Shadow Game Christine Feehan (Jove 0-515-13596-8, Sep 2003, $6.99, 323pp, pb, cover by Cameron Davidson) [GhostWalker] Horror/romantic suspense novel. A military experiment to enhance psychic powers goes wrong.

Shadow Game Christine Feehan (SFBC #19639, Nov 2003, $10.99, 323pp, hc) [GhostWalker] Reprint (Jove 2003) horror/romantic suspense novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-3744-5; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Twilight Before Christmas Christine Feehan (Pocket Star 0-7434-7628-X, Dec 2003, $6.99, 293pp, pb) Horror/romantic suspense novel. A novelist needs help from her sisters, all secretly witches, to battle an ancient evil in a small town.

The King David Feintuch (Ace 0-441-01037-7, Apr 2003, $7.99, 583pp, pb, cover by Christian McGrath) [Still] Reprint (Ace 2002) SF novel, sequel to The Still.

Talon of the Silver Hawk Raymond E. Feist (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97708-7, Apr 2003, $24.95, 380pp, hc, cover by Paul S. Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Fantasy novel, first in the “Conclave of Shadows” series. First US edition (Voyager 9/02).

Talon of the Silver Hawk Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #57010, Apr 2003, $12.50, 380pp, hc, cover by Paul S. Robinson) [Conclave of Shadows] Reprint (Voyager 2002) fantasy novel, first in the “Conclave of Shadows” series. This is similar to the Eos US edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Images of Masculinity in Fantasy Fiction ed. Susanne Fendler & Ulrike Horstmann (Mellen Press, Edwin 0-7734-6754-8, Sep 2003, $109.95, 282 + v, hc) Non-fiction, critical. A gathering of 13 essays looking at the roles of men in fantasy, from Perrault’s “Bluebeard” to the works of Stephen R. Donaldson, Stephen King, and Clive Barker. There is a general index; notes and bibliographies are provided for individual essays. #57 in “Studies in Comparative Literature”. Order from the Edwin Mellen Press, PO Box 450, Lewiston NY 14092-0450; [www.mellenpress.com].

Spectrum 10: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 1-887424-73-3, Nov 2003, $35.00, 176pp, hc, cover by Christophe Vacher) Art book. The tenth in a series of yearbooks of fantasy art, this covers 2002 with reproductions of over 300 works, by over 200 artists, chosen by a jury. Arnie Fenner discusses “The Year in Review”. A trade paperback edition (-72-5, $27.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1919, Nevada City CA 95959; [www.underwoodbooks.com].

Spectrum 10: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (SFBC, Nov 2003, $24.99, 176pp, hc, cover by Christophe Vacher) Reprint (Underwood Books 2003) annual art book. This is similar to the Underwood Books edition, except it lacks a price on the jacket.

Edgar Rice Burroughs and Tarzan: A Biography of the Author and His Creation Robert W. Fenton (McFarland 0-7864-1393-X, Aug 2003, $35.00, 212 + x, hc) [Tarzan] Reprint (Prentice-Hall 1967 as The Big Swingers) non-fiction, biography. A new foreword by George T. McWhorter provides updated information on new books by and about Burroughs, and new appearances of Tarzan in films, TV, and comics since 1967. There are 32 unpaginated pages of b&w photos, some new. Order from McFarland & Company, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; credit card orders: 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]; add $4.00 postage. [Edgar Rice Burroughs]

HappinessTM Will Ferguson (HarperPerennial 0-06-052510-X, Jun 2003, $12.95, 309pp, tp) Reprint (Penguin Canada 2001 as Generica) satirical SF novel about a self-help book that really works.

Night of the Witches: The Beginnings Don Festge (Rhapsody Branding 0-9667232-1-X, Oct 2002, $4.99, 113pp, pb) [Night of the Witches] Young-adult serial horror novel, the first part of eight. A raped and brutalized woman in 17th-century Hispaniola turns to Voodoo for revenge. This is dated 2002, but not seen until now. Order from Rhapsody Branding, 14027 North Miami Ave., Miami FL 33168; [www.notw8.com].

Night of the Witches: The Bocor Don Festge (Rhapsody Branding 0-9667232-2-8, Apr 2003, $4.99, 107pp, pb) [Night of the Witches] Young-adult serial horror novel, the second part of eight. A raped and brutalized woman in 17th-century Hispaniola turns to Voodoo for revenge. Order from Rhapsody Branding, 14027 North Miami Ave., Miami FL 33168; [www.notw8.com].

Knightshade Paul Féval (Black Coat Press 0-9740711-4-5, Oct 2003, $16.95, 176pp, tp, cover by Ladrönn) Vampire novel, originally published in French as Le Chevalier Ténèbre (1875). Translated by Brian Stableford, who also provides a lengthy introduction and an afterword, plus notes. Order from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416; [www.blackcoatpress.com].

Vampire City Paul Féval (Black Coat Press 0-9740711-6-1, Oct 2003, $19.95, 199pp, tp, cover by Ladrönn) Humorous vampire novel, a parody of Gothic novels. Originally published in French as La Ville-Vampire (1875); translated by Brian Stableford, who also provides a lengthy introduction and an afterword, plus notes. Order from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416; [www.blackcoatpress.com].

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