The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

Contents Lists

Previous -- Table-of-Contents
Weird Tales 313-316 (Summer 1998-Summer 1999) ed. Darrell Schweitzer (Wildside Press 0-8095-3224-7, Dec 2003, $24.95, 264pp, tp, cover by Stephen E. Fabian) Anthology/omnibus, internally a facsimile reprint of four issues of Weird Tales. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

Weird Tales 317-320 (Fall 1999-Summer 2000) ed. George H. Scithers & Darrell Schweitzer (Wildside Press 0-8095-3225-5, Dec 2003, $24.95, 264pp, tp, cover by Jill Bauman) Anthology/omnibus, internally a facsimile reprint of four issues of Weird Tales. 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 Werewolf’s Kiss Cheri Scotch (ibooks 0-7434-7455-4, Jul 2003, $6.99, 263pp, pb) [Werewolf’s Kiss] Reprint (Diamond 1992) romantic werewolf novel, first in a trilogy about a clan of Louisiana werewolves.

The Werewolf’s Sin Cheri Scotch (ibooks 0-7434-7981-5, Jan 2004, $6.99, 239pp, pb) [Werewolf’s Kiss] Reprint (Diamond 1994) romantic werewolf novel, third in a trilogy about a clan of Louisiana werewolves.

The Werewolf’s Touch Cheri Scotch (ibooks 0-7434-7521-6, Oct 2003, $6.99, 260pp, pb) [Voodoo Moon] Reprint (Diamond 1993) romantic werewolf novel, second in the “Voodoo Moon” trilogy about a clan of Louisiana werewolves.

Dreaming the Eagle Manda Scott (Delacorte 0-385-33670-5, Jun 2003, $23.95, 465pp, hc) [Boudica] Historical novel with fantasy elements, the first in a trilogy about ancient British warrior queen Boudica.

Dreaming the Eagle Manda Scott (SFBC #56202, Jul 2003, $11.99, 463pp, hc) [Boudica] Reprint (Delacorte 2003) historical novel with elements of fantasy about Celtic warrior queen Boudica. This is similar to the Delacorte edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Thraxas Martin Scott (Baen 0-7434-7152-0, Sep 2003, $7.99, 441pp, pb, cover by Monte Moore) [Thraxas] Omnibus of two humorous fantasy detective novels, the first two in a series about a portly private eye in a magical city: Thraxas (1999) and Thraxas and the Warrior Monks (1999), the first US edition (Orbit) for both. The first one won a World Fantasy Award.

The Haunting of Swain’s Fancy Brenda Seabrooke (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-46938-9, Aug 2003, $16.99, 154pp, hc, cover by Terry Julien) Young-adult ghost mystery. Squabbling stepsiblings bond over a mystery involving ghosts from the Civil War.

Last Things David Searcy (SFBC #53989, Feb 2003, $12.50, 278pp, hc) Reprint (Viking 2002) horror novel. This is similar to the Viking edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Last Things David Searcy (Penguin/Plume 0-452-28463-5, Oct 2003, $14.00, 322pp, tp) Reprint (Viking 2002) horror novel.

Last Day Richard Sears (Tor 0-765-34295-2, Sep 2003, $6.99, 293pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 2001) thriller with paranormal elements. A cop with a bullet in his brain starts having strange visions.

The Dark Horse Marcus Sedgwick (Random House/Lamb 0-385-73054-3, Feb 2003, $15.95, 217pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult prehistoric fantasy about betrayal and ancient magic. Sig rescues a girl who has been sheltered by wolves. First US edition (Orion Children’s Books 9/02).

Wizardspawn Larry Segriff (Gale Group/Five Star 0-7862-5340-1, Jun 2003, $25.95, 263pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) Dark fantasy novel. A writer discovers someone has taken over his life, including his wife and newborn child. Order from Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

DragonLance: Masters of DragonLance Art ed. Mark Sehestedt (SFBC, Mar 2003, $17.99, 126pp, tp, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2002) art book. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. This lacks both price and SFBC number.

Brainboy and the Deathmaster Tor Seidler (HarperCollins 0-06-029181-8, Oct 2003, $16.99, 311pp, hc, cover by Brett Helquist) Young-adult SF novel. Computer game whiz Darryl uncovers a programmer’s sinister plot.

The Art of Maurice Sendak: 1980 to the Present Maurice Sendak & Tony Kushner (Abrams 0-8109-4448-0, Nov 2003, $60.00, 223pp, hc, cover by Maurice Sendak) Art book, with art by Sendak and text by Tony Kushner. Includes book illustrations and stage and costume designs for opera and ballet. There is a chronology of Sendak’s works during the period, a bibliography, and an index.

Science and Social Science in Bram Stoker’s Fiction Carol A. Senf (Greenwood Press 0-313-31203-6, Nov 2002, $59.95, 158 + xi, hc) Non-fiction, critical, an examination of Stoker’s blending of supernatural Gothic themes and science in such works as Dracula and The Jewel of Seven Stars. Includes notes, an appendix summarizing Stoker’s major works, bibliography, and index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800; [www.greenwood.com]. [Bram Stoker]

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: How We Made Movie Magic ed. Andy Serkis (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-39104-5, Dec 2003, $9.95, 122pp, tp) Art/photo book of the creation of the computer-generated character in the movies by the actor who provided the voice and movements. Gary Russell provides excerpts from interviews with various crew members.

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire Prince Darren Shan (Little, Brown 0-316-60709-6, Sep 2003, $15.95, 192pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielson) [Darren Shan] Young-adult dark fantasy of vampires, sixth in the series supposedly written by schoolboy Darren Shan — a pen name for Darren O’Shaughnessy. First US edition (Collins 2/02).

Cirque Du Freak: Trials of Death Darren Shan (Little, Brown 0-316-60367-8, Apr 2003, $15.95, 202pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielson) [Darren Shan] Young-adult dark fantasy of vampires, fifth in the series supposedly written by schoolboy Darren Shan — a pen name for Darren O’Shaughnessy. Darren undergoes initiation trials to prove himself worthy of being a half-vampire. First US edition (Collins 2001).

Cirque Du Freak: Tunnels of Blood Darren Shan (Little, Brown 0-316-60608-1, Apr 2003, $6.50, 224pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielson) [Darren Shan] Reprint (Collins 2000) young-adult dark fantasy of vampires, third in the series supposedly written by schoolboy Darren Shan — a pen name for Darren O’Shaughnessy.

Cirque Du Freak: Vampire Mountain Darren Shan (Little, Brown 0-316-60542-5, Sep 2003, $6.50, 195pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielson) [Darren Shan] Reprint (Collins 2001) young-adult dark fantasy of vampires, fourth in the series supposedly written by schoolboy Darren Shan — a pen name for Darren O’Shaughnessy.

The Salt Sorcerer of Oz and Other Stories Eric Shanower (Hungry Tiger Press 1-929527-06-3, Jan 2003, $24.95, 283pp, hc, cover by Eric Shanower) [Oz] Collection of six stories and six poems about L. Frank Baum’s Oz. Most stories were previously published in slightly different form in Oz-Story and other Oz-related publications; one is significantly expanded. Written and illustrated by Eric Shanower. Available from Hungry Tiger Press, 5995 Dandridge Lane, Suite 121, San Diego CA 92115-6575; [www.hungrytigerpress.com].

Quest for Tomorrow: Shadow Planet William Shatner (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105997-8, Dec 2003, $7.50, 340pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) [Quest for Tomorrow] Reprint (Eos 2002) SF novel, fifth in the series.

Star Trek: Captain’s Blood William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Pocket 0-671-02129-X, Dec 2003, $23.95, 335pp, hc) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Wintering Away Heather Shaw & Tim Pratt (Tropism Press, Dec 2003, $3.00, 8pp, ph) Chapbook original collection of two stories (one by each author) and one collaborative poem. Order from Tropism Press, PO Box 13222, Berkeley CA 94712-4222; [www.tropismpress.com].

The Curse of the Dragonslayer Keith A. Shaw (PublishAmerica 1-59286-632-8, Jul 2003, $21.95, 262pp, tp) Medieval fantasy novel. A squire finds a legendary sword, but to use it he must slay a dragon and take on a curse. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.publishamerica.com].

Next -- Table-of-Contents