The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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Visions of the Third Millennium: Black Science Fiction Novelists Write the Future Sandra M. Grayson (Africa World Press 1-59221-023-6, 2003, $21.95, 132pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical examination of African American authors and influences in SF, with particular attention to authors Octavia Butler, Tananarive Due, Nalo Hopkinson, LeVar Burton, Samuel R. Delany, Steven Barnes, and Charles R. Saunders. Foreword by Ronald Dorris. Africa World Press, 541 W. Ingham Ave., Suite B, Trenton NJ 08638;

Warhammer 40,000: Crusade for Armageddon Jonathan Green (Black Library 0-7434-4368-3, Aug 2003, $6.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Adrian Smith) [Warhammer 40,000] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library UK 7/03).

Agents of Light and Darkness Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-01113-6, Nov 2003, $6.50, 233pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [John Taylor] Dark fantasy hard-boiled mystery, second in the “Nightside” series. Detective John Taylor seeks the Unholy Grail.

Deathstalker Legacy Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45907-5, Jan 2003, $23.95, 473pp, hc, cover by Patrick Jones) [Deathstalker] SF novel, first in a new series set 200 years after the first “Deathstalker” series. Lewis Deathstalker falls in love with the king’s fiancée. First US edition (Gollancz 12/02).

Deathstalker Legacy Simon R. Green (SFBC #55117, Feb 2003, $11.99, 473pp, hc, cover by Patrick Jones) [Deathstalker] Reprint (Gollancz 2002) SF novel, first in a new series sequel to the “Deathstalker” series. This is similar to the Roc edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Deathstalker Legacy Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45954-7, Dec 2003, $7.50, 466pp, pb, cover by Patrick Jones) [Deathstalker] Reprint (Gollancz 2002) SF novel, first in a new series set 200 years after the first “Deathstalker” series.

Drinking Midnight Wine Simon R. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45935-0, Jul 2003, $6.50, 336pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) Reprint (Gollancz 2001) contemporary fantasy novel.

Something from the Nightside Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-01065-2, Jun 2003, $6.50, 230pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [John Taylor] Dark fantasy hard-boiled mystery. John Taylor was born in the Nightside, a deadly otherworld in the middle of London.

St. Patrick’s Bed Terence M. Green (Tor/Forge 0-765-30044-3, Sep 2002, $12.95, 220pp, tp) [Shadow of Ashland] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel, third in the series begun in Shadow of Ashland. This is dated 2002, but not seen until now.

After the King: Stories in Honor of J.R.R. Tolkien ed. Martin H. Greenberg (Tor 0-765-30207-1, Oct 2003, $16.95, 438pp, tp, cover by Keith Parkinson) Reissue (Tor 1992) anthology. Second printing.

Vampire Slayers: Stories of Those Who Dare to Take Back the Night ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Random House/Gramercy 0-517-22197-7, Jun 2003, $8.99, 239pp, hc) Reprint (Cumberland House 1999) vampire anthology of 11 stories. This is an instant remainder edition.

Future Wars ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Larry Segriff (DAW 0-7564-0129-1, Apr 2003, $6.99, 317pp, pb, cover by Gregory Bridges) Original anthology of ten military SF stories. Authors include Barry B. Longyear, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and Robert J. Sawyer.

A Dragon’s Ascension Ed Greenwood (Tor 0-765-34144-1, Feb 2003, $6.99, 361pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Band of Four] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel of the “Band of Four”, third in the series begun in The Kingless Land and The Vacant Throne.

The Dragon’s Doom Ed Greenwood (Tor 0-765-30223-3, May 2003, $25.95, 415pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Band of Four] Fantasy novel of the “Band of Four”, fourth in the series begun in The Kingless Land.

Forgotten Realms: The Temptation of Elminster Ed Greenwood (SFBC #54780, Feb 2003, $10.99, 345pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Elminster] Reprint (TSR 1998) fantasy novelization based on the roleplaying game, third in the series about the young Elminster. Copyrighted by TSR. This is similar to the TSR edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Science of Superheroes Lois Gresh & Robert Weinberg (Wiley 0-471-46882-7, Oct 2003, $15.95, 198 + xvii, tp) Reprint (Wiley 2002, not seen) associational non-fiction. Introduction by Dean Koontz. Includes bibliography and index.

Fairytale Valerie Gribben (NewSouth/Junebug Books 1-58838-137-4, Aug 2003, $9.95, 165pp, tp, cover by Jim Gunter) Young-adult fantasy novel. A young woman discovers the people who raised her aren’t really her parents. A first novel.

Star Commandos: Pariah P. M. Griffin (ArcheBooks 1-59507-015-X, Dec 2003, $27.99, 309pp, hc) [Star Commandos] SF novel, volume 11 in the 12-volume “Star Commandos” series. This is a print-on-demand edition. ArcheBooks Publishing, 4305 State Bridge Road, Suite 103-121, Alpharetta GA 30022; [www.archebooks.com].

Bending the Landscape: Horror ed. Nicola Griffith & Stephen Pagel (Overlook Press/Tusk Books 1-58567-372-2, May 2003, $15.95, 332pp, tp, cover by J. K. Potter) Reprint (Overlook Press 2001) anthology of 18 horror stories about gays and lesbians.

Takedown W. G. Griffiths (Warner 0-446-67892-9, Jun 2003, $13.95, 325pp, tp) [Driven] Supernatural thriller, sequel to Driven. Detective Pierce again faces the demon Krogan, now in the body of a professional wrestler.

WILL@epicqwest.com (A Medicated Memoir) Tom Grimes (Ludlow Press 0-9713415-7-5, May 2003, $12.95, 183pp, tp) Near-future satiric SF novel of a quest through cyberspace and psychotropic drugs to find the truth about a new disease: Information Sickness. Order from Ludlow Press, PO Box 2612, New York NY 10009-9998; [www.LudlowPress.com].

Forgotten Realms: Lord of Stormweather Dave Gross (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2932-4, Mar 2003, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Forgotten Realms: Sembia] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, sixth in the “Sembia” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Tropic of Night Michael Gruber (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-050954-6, Mar 2003, $24.95, 419pp, hc) Horror novel/thriller. A woman in Miami hides from her ex-husband, a serial killer and shaman of African witchcraft.

Tropic of Night Michael Gruber (SFBC, Apr 2003, $12.50, 419pp, hc) Reprint (Morrow 2003) horror novel. This is similar to the Morrow edition, except it lacks a price.

Finding Time Jason A. Grunewald (Poniard Press 0-9724248-0-6, Apr 2003, $16.50, 472pp, tp) [Becket Chronicles] Associational novel with a feel of medieval fantasy, book one of “The Becket Chronicles”. A contemporary man lost in the woods stumbles onto a tiny medieval country and decides to stay. Order from Poniard Press, PO Box 743, Johnstown OH 43031; [poniardpress@cham-cor.com]; add $3.50 postage.

Sons of God, Daughters of Man Joseph R. Grych (1stBooks 1-4107-0025-9, Mar 2003, $19.50, 436pp, tp) Fantasy novel. A portal leads mankind to a new world they name Pangea, suppressing the natives and building repressive societies. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.1stbooks.com]; 888-280-7715.

The Road to Science Fiction Volume 1: From Gilgamesh to Wells ed. James Gunn (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-4414-1, Nov 2002, $29.95, 347 + xviii, tp) Reprint (NAL 1977) SF teaching anthology with 21 stories and excerpts. Order from Scarecrow Press, 4720 Boston Way, Lanham MD 20706; 800-462-6420; [www.scarecrowpress.com].

The Road to Science Fiction Volume 2: From Wells to Heinlein ed. James Gunn (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-4439-7, Oct 2002, $32.50, 509pp, tp) Reprint (NAL 1979) SF teaching anthology with 20 stories and excerpts. Order from Scarecrow Press, 4720 Boston Way, Lanham MD 20706; 800-462-6420; [www.scarecrowpress.com].

The Road to Science Fiction Volume 3: From Heinlein to Here ed. James Gunn (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-4245-9, Mar 2002, $32.50, 565pp, tp) Reprint (Mentor 1979) SF teaching anthology with 36 stories and excerpts. This is dated 2002, but not seen until now. Order from Scarecrow Press, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham MD 20706; 800-462-6420; [www.scarecrowpress.com].

The Road to Science Fiction Volume 4: From Here to Forever ed. James Gunn (Scarecrow Press 0-8108-4670-5, May 2003, $39.50, 526pp, tp) Reprint (Mentor 1982) SF teaching anthology with 33 stories and excerpts; the text follows the 1997 White Wolf edition, with some updating. Order from Scarecrow Press, 4720 Boston Way, Lanham MD 20706; 800-462-6420; [www.scarecrowpress.com].

Re-reading Harry Potter Suman Gupta (St. Martin’s/Palgrave Macmillan 1-4039-1265-3, Sep 2003, $16.95, 185 + vii, tp) [Harry Potter] Non-fiction, a critical look at the social implications of the Harry Potter phenomenon. First US edition (Palgrave Macmillan UK 5/03). [J. K. Rowling]

Dinotopia James Gurney (HarperTrophy 0-06-053064-2, Feb 2003, $19.95, 159pp, tp, cover by James Gurney) [Dinotopia] Reprint (Turner 1992) art book. This notes “See Dinotopia on TV!”

Dinotopia: The World Beneath James Gurney (HarperTrophy 0-06-053065-0, Mar 2003, $19.99, 160pp, tp, cover by James Gurney) [Dinotopia] Reprint (Turner 1995) art book, sequel to Dinotopia. This notes “See Dinotopia on TV!”

The Hades Project Justin Gustainis (Wahmpreneur Publishing/Brighid’s Fire Books 0-9713278-6-6, 2003, $19.95, 433pp, tp, cover by Misty Paiement) Horror novel. Scientists open a forbidden door. This a print-on-demand edition, available online from [www.brighidsfirebooks.com] or from Brighid’s Fire Books, PO Box 41, Sidney NY 13838.

Exploring the Matrix: Visions of the Cyber Present ed. Karen Haber (St. Martin’s 0-312-31358-6, May 2003, $24.95, 271pp, hc, cover by Robert Zohrab) [Matrix] Associational non-fiction anthology of essays on the film The Matrix, cyberpunk, and the influence of SF. Authors include Bruce Sterling, John Shirley, David Brin, and Joe Haldeman. Introduction by Pat Cadigan. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

The Heroic Adventure of Hercules Amsterdam Melissa Glenn Haber (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47119-7, Jun 2003, $16.99, 213pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) Young-adult fantasy novel about a mouse-sized boy who discovers a city of friendly mice behind his bedroom wall. A first novel.

Among the Barons Margaret Peterson Haddix (Simon & Schuster 0-689-83906-5, Jun 2003, $16.95, 182pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Shadow Children] Young-adult SF novel, fourth in the “Shadow Children” series begun in Among the Hidden.

Among the Betrayed Margaret Peterson Haddix (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-83909-X, Aug 2003, $4.99, 156pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Shadow Children] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2002) young-adult SF novel, third in the series begun in Among the Hidden.

Escape from Memory Margaret Peterson Haddix (Simon & Schuster 0-689-85421-8, Sep 2003, $16.95, 220pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult thriller with SF elements. Hypnotism releases a teen’s memories of a country that doesn’t officially exist.

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines David Hagberg (Tor 0-765-34741-5, Jul 2003, $7.99, 316pp, pb) [Terminator] Novelization. A simultaneous hardcover edition (-30839-8, $24.95) was announced but not seen. Copyrighted by IMF Internationale Medien und Film and Co3 Produktions KG.

Hunter Quatermain’s Story: The Uncollected Adventures of Allan Quatermain H. Rider Haggard (Dufour/Peter Owen 0-7206-1182-2, Jan 2004, $23.95, 256pp, tp) [Allan Quatermain] Reprint (Spencer Blackett 1889 as Allan’s Wife & Other Tales) collection of five stories and short novel Allan’s Wife (1889) about Allan Quatermain; this adds two stories. Edited and with an introduction by Peter Haining. This is the Peter Owen edition (8/03) with Dufour stickers. Order from Dufour Editions, PO Box 7, Chester Springs PA 19425-0007; 610-458-5005; [www.dufoureditions.com].

Tales of Allan Quatermain and Others H. Rider Haggard (Wildside Press 1-59224-064-X, 2002, $15.95, 187pp, tp) Collection of five stories, three featuring Allan Quatermain. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

Dr. Franklin’s Island Ann Halam (Random House/Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-440-23781-5, Oct 2003, $5.50, 247pp, tp, cover by Danilo Ducak) Reprint (Dolphin 2001) young-adult SF thriller. This includes a reading group guide and an interview with Halam, who also writes as Gwyneth Jones.

The Forever War Joe Haldeman (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-051086-2, Sep 2003, $13.95, 278pp, tp, cover by Jim Burns) [Mandella; Forever War] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1974) military SF novel. Winner of the Hugo and Nebula awards. This follows the AvoNova 1997 “definitive” edition.

The Essence of Stone Beverly A. Hale (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-54-6, Dec 2002, $18.00, 418pp, tp, cover by Joy Marie Ledet) Fantasy novel. A sorcerer’s student accompanies his master on a quest. A first novel. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W. Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [srosen@juno.com]; [www.yarddogpress.com].

The Goose Girl Shannon Hale (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-843-X, Aug 2003, $17.95, 383pp, hc, cover by Alison Jay) [Goose Girl] Young-adult fantasy, based on the Grimm Brothers fairy tale. A first novel.

Night Seekers Lauren Halkon (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-58715-394-7, May 2003, $14.95, 179pp, tp, cover by Lauren Halkon) Fantasy novel of two races who exist in the dreams of humans. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.cosmos-books.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

The Wall J. E. Hall (1stBooks 1-4107-7542-9, Oct 2003, $21.95, 436pp, tp) Fantasy novel. Three strangers are transported to another world in need of their help. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.1stbooks.com]; 800-839-8640.

Days of the Dead Barbara Hambly (Bantam 0-553-10954-5, Jul 2003, $23.95, 315pp, hc) [Benjamin January] Associational historical mystery, the seventh featuring Benjamin January, a free Creole in antebellum New Orleans.

Dragonstar Barbara Hambly (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44171-0, Jul 2003, $6.99, 328pp, pb, cover by Mark Garro) [Dragon] Reprint (Del Rey 2002) fantasy novel, the fourth and final in the “Dragon” series begun in Dragonsbane.

Wet Grave Barbara Hambly (Bantam 0-553-58159-7, May 2003, $6.50, 347pp, pb, cover by Royce M. Becker) [Benjamin January] Reprint (Bantam 2002) associational historical mystery, the sixth featuring Benjamin January.

Forever Pete Hamill (Little, Brown 0-316-34111-8, Dec 2002, $25.95, 613pp, hc) Historical fantasy novel. A man in 1741 is granted eternal life if he never leaves the island of Manhattan.

Forever Pete Hamill (SFBC/BOMC, Dec 2002, $17.99, 613pp, hc) Reprint (Little, Brown 2002) historical fantasy novel. This is similar to the Little, Brown edition, except it lacks a price.

Forever Pete Hamill (Little, Brown/Back Bay Books 0-316-73569-8, Oct 2003, $14.95, 613pp, tp) Reprint (Little, Brown 2002) historical fantasy novel. This includes a nine-page reading group guide.

A Caress of Twilight Laurell K. Hamilton (Ballantine 0-345-42342-9, Mar 2003, $7.50, 348pp, pb) [Meredith Gentry, PI] Reprint (Ballantine 2002) erotic dark fantasy mystery, sequel to A Kiss of Shadows.

Cerulean Sins Laurell K. Hamilton (Berkley 0-425-18836-1, Apr 2003, $22.95, 405pp, hc) [Anita Blake] Dark fantasy detective novel, 11th in the series featuring Anita Blake, vampire hunter. Jean-Claude gets a visit from Musette, the twisted representative of the Council of Vampires.

Cerulean Sins Laurell K. Hamilton (SFBC #56378, Apr 2003, $12.99, 405pp, hc, cover by Craig White) [Anita Blake] Reprint (Berkley 2003) dark fantasy detective novel, 11th in the series featuring Anita Blake, vampire hunter. This is similar to the Berkley edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Laughing Corpse Laurell K. Hamilton (Berkley 0-425-19200-8, Dec 2003, $22.95, 308pp, hc, cover by Craig White) [Anita Blake] Reprint (Ace 1994) dark fantasy novel, second in the “Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter” series. This has a new afterword by the author.

Fallen Dragon Peter F. Hamilton (Warner Aspect 0-446-61263-4, Mar 2003, $6.99, 818pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Macmillan UK 2001) near-future military SF novel.

The Twilight Zone Scripts of Earl Hamner Earl Hamner & Tony Albarella (Cumberland House 1-58182-330-4, Mar 2003, $16.95, 306pp, tp) Associational collection of eight scripts for episodes of the original Twilight Zone TV show. Hamner provides an introduction; Albarella interviews Hamner, and provides commentary on each episode. Available from Cumberland House, 431 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville TN 37211; 615-832-1171; [www.CumberlandHouse.com].

The Light of Eidon Karen Hancock (Bethany House 0-7642-2794-7, Jul 2003, $12.99, 432pp, tp) [Legends of the Guardian King] Christian fantasy novel, first in the “Legends of the Guardian King” series. Prince Abramm is sold into slavery. Order from Bethany House, 11400 Hampshire Ave. S., Bloomington MN 55438; [www.bethanyhouse.com]; 800-328-6109; add $4.00 postage.

Freddy vs. Jason Stephen Hand (BL Publishing/Black Flame 1-84416-059-9, Sep 2003, $6.99, 270pp, pb) Movie novelization. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema.

The Seer and the Sword Victoria Hanley (Random House/Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-440-22977-4, Apr 2003, $6.50, 341pp, pb, cover by Trina Schart Hyman) Reprint (Scholastic UK 2000) young-adult fantasy novel.

Tales of Protection Erik Fosnes Hansen (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-602794-1, May 2003, $15.00, 500pp, hc) Reprint (Farrar Straus Giroux 2002) literary novel with fantastic elements. Translated by Nadia Christensen from the Norwegian (J.W. Cappelens Forlag 1998 as Beretninger om Beskyttelse).

Dark Enchantment Karen Harbaugh (Dell 0-553-58421-9, Jan 2004, $5.99, 326pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Simone de la Fer] Historical vampire novel, sequel to Night Fires in the “De la Fer” series.

Night Fires Karen Harbaugh (Dell 0-553-58418-9, Dec 2003, $5.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Simone de la Fer] Vampire novel. Vampire Simone de la Fer can’t resist spy Michael Corday.

Aurora David A. Hardy (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-59224-201-4, Oct 2003, $15.99, 222pp, tp, cover by David A. Hardy) SF novel. A mission on Mars uncovers an alien mystery that somehow involves one team member, a former rock musician. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

The Dark Lord Thomas Harlan (Tor 0-812-59012-0, Aug 2003, $7.99, 762pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Oath of Empire] Reprint (Tor 2002) alternate-history fantasy novel, the fourth and final in the “Oath of Empire” series.

Wasteland of Flint Thomas Harlan (Tor 0-765-30192-X, Apr 2003, $27.95, 431pp, hc, cover by Chris Moore) Far-future SF novel set in an alternate future ruled by the Aztecs, whose interstellar empire could be disrupted by forerunner artifacts.

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