The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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Sunrise Alley Catherine Asaro (Baen 0-7434-8840-7, Aug 2004, $24.00, 309pp, hc) [Sunrise Alley] SF novel. A victim of illegal cybernetics experiments seeks help from an underground organization of rogue AIs.

Irresistible Forces ed. Catherine Asaro (Penguin/NAL 0-451-21111-1, Feb 2004, $14.00, 379 + xiii, tp) Original anthology of six SF/fantasy romance stories, including a new “Miles Vorkosigan” story by Lois McMaster Bujold, a “Ruby Dynasty” story by Asaro, and a “Robin Hood and Marian” story by Jennifer Roberson.

Lord of Snow and Shadows Sarah Ash (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58621-1, Jul 2004, $7.50, 574pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Tears of Artamon] Reprint (Bantam UK 2003) fantasy novel, book one of the “Tears of Artamon” series.

Prisoner of the Iron Tower Sarah Ash (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38211-X, Aug 2004, $23.00, 466pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Tears of Artamon] Fantasy novel, book two of the “Tears of Artamon” series. First US edition (Bantam UK 5/04 as Prisoner of the Ironsea Tower).

Gridlinked Neal Asher (Tor 0-765-34905-1, Sep 2004, $7.99, 423pp, pb) [Gridlinked] Reprint (Macmillan UK 2001) near-future SF spy thriller.

The Skinner Neal Asher (Tor 0-765-30737-5, Apr 2004, $26.95, 474pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Spatterjay] SF novel. Three travelers bring chaos to the deadly world of Spatterjay. First US edition (Macmillan UK 3/02).

The Skinner Neal Asher (SFBC #65174, May 2004, $12.99, 474pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Spatterjay] Reprint (Macmillan UK 2002) SF novel. This is similar to the US Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

A Whisper of Eternity Amanda Ashley (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-7529-4, Feb 2004, $6.50, 352pp, pb) Vampire romance novel.

The Gernsback Days: A Study of the Evolution of Modern Science Fiction from 1911 to 1936 Mike Ashley & Robert A. W. Lowndes (Wildside Press 0-8095-1055-3, Jul 2004, $29.95, 499pp, tp) Non-fiction, a look at Hugo Gernsback and his influence on SF. Ashley covers Gernsback, while Lowndes surveys the fiction published in Gernsback magazines. A hardcover edition (-1054-5, $49.95) was announced but not seen; the trade paperback edition is officially scheduled for 9/04. This includes a general index, notes, bibliography, and appendices with reminiscences by Charles D. Hornig and indexes to speculative fiction in Gernsback magazines. 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 Mammoth Book of Sorcerers’ Tales ed. Mike Ashley (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1408-5, Dec 2004, $12.95, 500pp, tp, cover by Joe Roberts) Anthology of 23 stories, six original. Authors with original stories include Peter Crowther, Tom Holt, and Richard A. Lupoff. First US edition (Robinson 10/04).

Forward the Foundation Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56507-9, Sep 2004, $7.99, 435pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Foundation] Reissue (Doubleday Foundation 1993) collection in the “Foundation” series. 14th printing.

Foundation Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29335-4, Jun 2004, $7.99, 296pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Foundation] Reissue (Gnome 1951) SF novel, first in the classic “Foundation” trilogy. 23rd printing. A hardcover edition (-80371-9, $24.00) is also available.

Foundation and Earth Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58757-9, Sep 2004, $7.99, 499pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Foundation] Reprint (Doubleday 1986) SF novel, fifth in the “Foundation” series.

Foundation and Empire Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29337-0, Jun 2004, $7.99, 282pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Foundation] Reissue (Gnome 1952) SF novel, second in the classic “Foundation” trilogy. 18th printing. A hardcover edition (-80372-7, $24.00) is also available.

The Foundation Trilogy Isaac Asimov (SFBC #1161171, Jul 2004, $14.99, 227+227+225pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Foundation] Reissue (SFBC 1963) classic SF trilogy: Foundation (1951), Foundation and Empire (1952), and Second Foundation (1953). This has ISBN 0-7394-4405-0; it lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Foundation’s Edge Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29338-9, Sep 2004, $7.99, 452pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Foundation] Reprint (Doubleday 1982) SF novel, fourth in the “Foundation” series. 14th printing.

I, Robot Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29438-5, Jun 2004, $7.99, 272 + xv, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Robot Series] Reissue (Gnome 1950) collection. This is a movie tie-in edition. 27th printing. A hardcover edition (-80370-0, $24.00) is also available.

Prelude to Foundation Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27839-8, Sep 2004, $7.99, 493pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Foundation] Reissue (Doubleday Foundation 1988) SF novel, a prequel to the “Foundation” series. 25th printing.

Robot Dreams Isaac Asimov (Ace 0-441-01183-7, Jun 2004, $14.00, 335 + xvi, tp, cover by Ralph McQuarrie) [Robot Series] Reissue (Berkley 1986) collection of 21 stories. This has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.

Robot Visions Isaac Asimov (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45064-7, Jul 2004, $7.99, 482pp, pb) [Robot Series] Reissue (Roc 1990) collection of 18 stories and 16 essays. Illustrated by Ralph McQuarrie. Packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications. 17th printing.

Second Foundation Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29336-2, Jun 2004, $7.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Foundation] Reissue (Gnome 1953) SF novel, third in the classic “Foundation” trilogy. 18th printing. A hardcover edition (-80373-5, $24.00) is also available.

No Phule Like an Old Phule Robert Asprin & Peter J. Heck (Ace 0-441-01152-7, Apr 2004, $7.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez) [Phule’s Company] Humorous SF novel, fifth in the series.

Myth Alliances Robert Asprin & Jody Lynn Nye (Ace 0-441-01182-9, Aug 2004, $6.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez) [Myth] Reprint (Meisha Merlin 2003) fantasy novel in Asprin’s “Myth Adventures” series. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

Myth-taken Identity Robert Asprin & Jody Lynn Nye (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-029-0, Nov 2004, $14.95, 294pp, tp, cover by Phil Foglio) [Myth] Fantasy novel in Asprin’s “Myth Adventures” series. A hardcover edition (-030-4) was announced but not seen. Order from Meisha Merlin, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.meishamerlin.com].

There and Back Again: An Actor’s Tale Sean Astin & Joe Layden (St. Martin’s 0-312-33146-0, Oct 2004, $24.95, 308pp, hc) Non-fiction memoir by Astin, who played Sam Gamgee in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings.

Forgotten Realms: Annihilation Philip Athans (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3237-6, Jul 2004, $24.95, 342pp, hc, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, fifth in “R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen”, a six-part series based on a scenario by R.A. Salvatore. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Annihilation Philip Athans (SFBC #1178100, Nov 2004, $12.49, 342pp, hc, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2004) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, fifth in “R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. This is similar to the Wizards of the Coast edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Forgotten Realms: Realms of the Dragons: The Year of the Rogue Dragons ed. Philip Athans (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3394-1, Oct 2004, $7.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Forgotten Realms] Original anthology of 14 stories based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Aunt Dimity Takes a Holiday Nancy Atherton (Penguin 0-14-200393-X, Jan 2004, $6.99, 213pp, pb, cover by Jerry Lofaro) [Aunt Dimity] Reprint (Viking 2003) mystery/ghost novel, eighth in the series.

Aunt Dimity: Snowbound Nancy Atherton (Viking 0-670-03278-6, Feb 2004, $22.95, 227pp, hc, cover by Jerry Lofaro) [Aunt Dimity] Mystery/ghost novel, ninth in the series. Lori gets snowbound in a haunted former abbey.

Morningstar Peter Atkins (Writers.com Books/infrapress 0-9742907-7-7, Nov 2004, $14.99, 244pp, tp) Reprint (Harper 1992) horror novel. This is a POD edition, available online at [www.writers.com/publishing] or from Writers.com Books, 87 South Meadowcroft Dr., Akron OH 44313.

Hawksong Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Random House/Dell Laurel-Leaf 0-440-23803-X, Sep 2004, $5.50, 243pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Kiesha’ra] Reprint (Delacorte 2003) young-adult fantasy novel of shapeshifters, first in “The Kiesha’ra” series.

Snakecharm Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-73072-1, Sep 2004, $14.95, 167pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Kiesha’ra] Young-adult fantasy novel, second volume in “The Kiesha’ra” series after Hawksong.

Oryx and Crake Margaret Atwood (Random House/Anchor 0-385-72167-6, May 2004, $14.00, 376pp, tp, cover by Hieronymus Bosch) Reprint (McClelland & Stewart 2003) dystopian SF novel.

The Shelters of Stone Jean M. Auel (Bantam 0-553-38261-6, May 2004, $15.00, 751pp, tp, cover by Hiroko) [Earth’s Children] Reprint (Crown 2002) prehistoric novel, fifth in the “Earth’s Children” series.

The Various Steve Augarde (Random House/Fickling 0-385-75029-3, Jan 2004, $16.95, 448pp, hc, cover by Steve Augarde) [Various] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a trilogy. Mill Farm is the ancient home of magical beings. First US edition (David Fickling UK 8/03).

Midnight Magic Avi (Scholastic 0-439-24219-3, Sep 2004, $5.99, 247pp, tp, cover by Laurel Long) Reprint (Scholastic 1999) young-adult fantasy novel. A magician must free a princess from a ghost he doesn’t believe in.

Deathlands: Death Hunt James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62577-4, Sep 2004, $6.50, 347pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 67th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Deathlands: Hellbenders James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62575-8, Mar 2004, $6.50, 349pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 65th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Deathlands: Separation James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62576-6, Jun 2004, $6.50, 348pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 66th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Deathlands: Shaking Earth James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62578-2, Dec 2004, $6.50, 347pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 68th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Outlanders: Mad God’s Wrath James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63841-8, Feb 2004, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 28th in the overall series. The author is Mark Ellis. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Outlanders: Mask of the Sphinx James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63843-4, Aug 2004, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 30th in the overall series. The author is Mark Ellis. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Outlanders: Uluru Destiny James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63844-2, Nov 2004, $6.50, 347pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 31st in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

The Ferret Chronicles: The Last War: Detective Ferrets and the Case of the Golden Deed Richard Bach (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-7432-2756-5, Oct 2003, $10.00, 136 + xvii, tp, cover by Richard Bach) [Ferret Chronicles] Animal fable novella, fifth in the series set in a ferret society. Illustrated by the author. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now.

Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts ed. David Baggett & Shawn E. Klein (Carus Publishing/Open Court 0-8126-9455-4, Sep 2004, $17.95, 243 + x, tp) Non-fiction, critical, a gathering of 16 essays on philosophical aspects of the Harry Potter books. evil. An index is included. This is the ninth volume in the series “Popular Culture and Philosophy”. [J. K. Rowling]

Dragonkin Robin Wayne Bailey (ibooks 0-7434-7946-7, Apr 2004, $6.99, 357pp, pb, cover by Troy Howell) Reprint (ibooks 2003) fantasy novel, the first volume in a trilogy.

Dragonkin, Book Two: Talisman Robin Wayne Bailey (ibooks 0-7434-7947-5, May 2004, $14.95, 298pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Dragonkin] Fantasy novel, the second volume in a trilogy. Young dragons go on a quest to find items that will point the way to a new home for magical creatures threatened by the spread of mankind.

Strange Valley Darrell Bain (Twilight Times Books 1-931201-23-4, Oct 2004, $15.50, 217pp, tp, cover by Ardy M. Scott) SF suspense novel. The government investigates a small city in the Ozarks where inhabitants are smarter, better educated, healthier, and otherwise outside the norm. Twilight Times Books, PO Box 3340, Kingsport TN 37664; 423-323-0183; [www.twilighttimesbooks.com].

The Empire of the Stars Alison Baird (Warner Aspect 0-446-69096-1, Nov 2004, $13.95, 406pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dragon Throne] Fantasy novel, second in “The Dragon Throne” series. A group seeks the fabled Stone which can protect the world from an evil god.

The Stone of the Stars Alison Baird (Warner Aspect 0-446-69098-8, Feb 2004, $13.95, 418pp, tp) [Dragon Throne] Fantasy novel, first in “The Dragon Throne” series. A group seeks the fabled Stone which can protect the world from an evil god.

The Frog Princess E. D. Baker (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-923-1, Oct 2004, $6.95, 214pp, pb) [Frog Princess] Reprint (Bloomsbury 2002) young-adult fantasy novel, first in a series.

Once Upon a Curse E. D. Baker (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-892-8, Nov 2004, $15.95, 244pp, hc, cover by Kim Bender) [Frog Princess] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in a trilogy begun in The Frog Princess. Princess Emma goes back in time to undo a family curse.

The Anvil of the World Kage Baker (Tor 0-765-34907-8, Dec 2004, $6.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Thomas Kidd) [Anvil of the World] Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, the first in a new series.

Black Projects, White Knights Kage Baker (Golden Gryphon Press 1-930846-30-4, Oct 2004, $15.95, 288pp, tp, cover by J. K. Potter) [The Company] Reprint (Golden Gryphon 2002) collection of 14 stories about the “Company”. Order from Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; [www.goldengryphon.com].

The Life of the World to Come Kage Baker (Tor 0-765-31132-1, Dec 2004, $25.95, 334pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [The Company] SF novel of “The Company”, fifth in the series. The secret behind Mendoza’s English lovers is finally revealed.

Mother Aegypt and Other Stories Kage Baker (Night Shade Books 1-892389-75-4, Jun 2004, $27.00, 249pp, hc, cover by Michael Dringenberg) Collection of 13 stories, the title story an original “Company” story, and three stories set in the same world as Anvil of the World. A signed, limited edition of 150 (-76-2, $45.00) is also available.

My Favorite Horror Story ed. Mike Baker & Martin H. Greenberg (ibooks/BP Books 0-7434-8740-0, May 2004, $12.95, 367pp, tp, cover by John Howe) Reprint (DAW 2000) anthology of 15 horror stories selected and commented on by noted horror writers.

Forgotten Realms: Condemnation Richard Baker (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3202-3, May 2004, $6.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2003) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, third in “R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen”, a six-part series based on a scenario by R.A. Salvatore. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Forsaken House Richard Baker (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3260-0, Aug 2004, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Adam Rex) [Forgotten Realms: Last Mythal] Novelization based on the roleplaying game; “The Last Mythal” book one. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Darkness That Comes Before R. Scott Bakker (Overlook Press 1-58567-559-8, Jun 2004, $25.95, 594pp, hc) [Prince of Nothing] Fantasy novel, the first in “The Prince of Nothing” trilogy. First US edition (Penguin Canada 4/03).

The Warrior-Prophet R. Scott Bakker (Penguin Canada 0-14-301533-8, Jun 2004, C$26.00, 611pp, tp, cover by David Rankine) [Prince of Nothing] Fantasy novel, the second in “The Prince of Nothing” trilogy. Anasurimbor Kellhus gains power as the Holy War progresses.

The Helmsman Bill Baldwin (ibooks 0-7434-9813-5, Oct 2004, $6.99, 316pp, pb) [Helmsman] Reprint (Popular Library Questar 1985 as by Merl Baldwin) SF novel, first in “The Helmsman” series. This follows the Timberwolf Press 2003 revised “Director’s Cut” edition.

Prometheus Road Bruce Balfour (Ace 0-441-01221-3, Nov 2004, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Craig White) SF novel. Tom’s treasure hunting in the undersea ruins of San Francisco brings down the wrath of the A.I. gods that rule mankind.

Disappearing Act Margaret Ball (Baen 0-7434-8853-9, Oct 2004, $22.00, 313pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) SF novel. A woman on the run adopts a new identity that only gets her in more trouble.

Disappearing Act Margaret Ball (SFBC #1174213, Nov 2004, $10.99, 313pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Baen 2004) SF novel. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Phoenix Egg Richard A. Bamberg (Invisible College Press 1-931468-15-X, Jan 2004, $16.95, 380pp, tp) Near-future SF thriller. A woman is hunted by murderous agents after something called The Phoenix Egg. Order from Invisible College Press, PO Box 209, Woodbridge VA 22194-0209; [www.invispress.com].

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