The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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The Well of Lost Plots Jasper Fforde (SFBC #1162077, Sep 2004, $10.99, 379 + xvii, tp, cover by Viktor Koen) [Thursday Next] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2003) humorous fantasy novel, third in the series featuring Thursday Next. This has ISBN 0-965-91186-1; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

The Worm in Every Heart Gemma Files (Wildside Press/Prime Books 1-894815-76-9, Nov 2004, $17.95, 278pp, tp, cover by Dale Sproule) Collection of 15 stories, three original; many are dark fantasy, and most first appeared in small-press venues. Introduction by Nancy Kilpatrick. Files’s afterword, an interview with herself, discusses some of her inspirations and the nature of horror. Order from Prime Books, PO Box 36503, Canton OH 44735; [www.primebooks.net].

Birds Sheila Finch (Wildside Press 0-8095-0056-6, Nov 2004, $15.00, 211pp, tp, cover by Karl Romer) SF novel. A woman tries to uncover the truth about the death of her sister, a NASA astronaut. 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 Blue Roan Child Jamieson Findlay (Scholastic/The Chicken House 0-439-62752-4, Jun 2004, $16.95, 253pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien) Young-adult fantasy novel. An orphan stablegirl seeks two colts stolen from the king. A first novel. First US edition (Doubleday Canada 2002).

Ghostbusters: The Return Sholly Fisch (ibooks 0-7434-7948-3, Oct 2004, $6.99, 296pp, tp, cover by Gabriel Ippoliti) [Ghostbusters] Novelization based on the characters from the movies. Copyrighted by Columbia Pictures Industries.

The Oracle Betrayed Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-057157-8, Mar 2004, $16.99, 341pp, hc, cover by Nenad Jakesevic) [Oracle Prophecies] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in “The Oracle Prophecies” series set in a land combining elements out of the ancient worlds of Egypt and Greece. First US edition (Hodder Silver 2003 as The Oracle).

Snow-walker Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-072474-9, Sep 2004, $17.99, 507pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Snow Walker] Young-adult omnibus of a fantasy trilogy with elements of Norse myth: The Snow-walker’s Son (1993), The Empty Hand (1995), and The Soul Thieves (1996). First US edition (Red Fox 2003 as The Snow-walker Trilogy).

Wild Magic Jude Fisher (DAW 0-7564-0189-5, Jul 2004, $6.99, 586pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Fool’s Gold] Reprint (DAW 2003) fantasy novel, second in the “Fool’s Gold” trilogy. Fisher is a pen name for Jane Johnson.

Havoc After Dark Robert Fleming (Kensington/Dafina 0-7582-0575-9, Mar 2004, $14.00, 241 + xiv, tp) Reprint (Sadorian Publications 2002, not seen) collection of 14 horror stories. Foreword by Tananarive Due.

1634: The Galileo Affair Eric Flint & Andrew Dennis (Baen 0-7434-8815-6, Apr 2004, $25.00, 549pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [1632] SF novel in the series begun in 1632. The American time travelers are divided on a plot to save Galileo from his trial for heresy.

1634: The Galileo Affair Eric Flint & Andrew Dennis (SFBC #65135, May 2004, $12.49, 549pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [1632] Reprint (Baen 2004) SF time-travel novel in the series begun in 1632. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Rats, the Bats & the Ugly Eric Flint & Dave Freer (Baen 0-7434-8846-6, Sep 2004, $24.00, 391pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Rats, Bats & Vats] Humorous military SF novel, sequel to Rats, Bats, & Vats. The heroes return home to find the aliens have taken over the bureacracy.

The Grantville Gazette ed. Eric Flint (Baen 0-7434-8860-1, Nov 2004, $6.99, 361pp, pb, cover by Thomas Kidd) [1632] Shared-world alternate-history anthology of five stories set in the 1632 universe, one original by Flint, plus three non-fiction articles on the world. The rest were originally published online in the eponymous e-zine.

The Wreck of The River of Stars Michael Flynn (Tor 0-765-34033-X, May 2004, $7.99, 534pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Reprint (Tor 2003) SF novel about an outdated space-sailing ship.

Nothing Sacred Tom Flynn (Prometheus Books 1-59102-127-8, Feb 2004, $19.95, 474pp, tp, cover by Michael Carroll) [Galactic Rapture] Satirical SF novel, sequel to Galactic Rapture. An Earth-boy seeks his fortune in the Galactic civilization that looks down on Earth. Order from Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.prometheusbooks.com]; add $4.45 postage.

Freewalker Dennis Foon (Annick Press 1-55037-884-8, Sep 2004, $9.95, 385 + vii, tp, cover by Susan Madsen) [Longlight Legacy] Young-adult post-holocaust science fantasy novel, second in “The Longlight Legacy”. Roan is torn between his murdered people’s pledge of peace, and desire for revenge. A hardcover edition (-885-6, C$19.95) was announced but not seen. Available in the US from Firefly Books, PO Box 1338, Ellicott Station, Buffalo NY 14205; [www.annickpress.com]; 800-387-5085.

Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon 1: Secret of the Spiritkeeper Matt Forbeck (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone Books 0-7869-3143-4, Aug 2004, $5.99, 181pp, tp, cover by Emily Fiegenshuh) [Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon] Young-adult novelization based on the roleplaying game world. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Heat of Fusion and Other Stories John M. Ford (Tor 0-312-85546-X, Mar 2004, $24.95, 366pp, hc, cover by Shelley Eshkar) Collection of ten stories and 13 poems, one original.

Abandon All Hope Tony L. Ford (Nephilim Books 0-9747560-0-8, Jun 2004, $7.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Tony L. Ford) Horror novel. Calendar Meigui seeks her family in Hell. A first novel. Order from Nephilim Books, 2733 Beltline Blvd., Columbia SC 29204-3518.

The Witches of Winged-Horse Mountain Sandra Forrester (Barron’s 0-7641-2784-5, Apr 2004, $4.95, 248pp, tp, cover by Nancy Lane) [Adventures of Beatrice Bailey] Young-adult fantasy novel about an apprentice witch, the fourth in “The Adventures of Beatrice Bailey”.

The Chronicles of Riddick Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46839-2, May 2004, $6.99, 342pp, pb) Movie novelization. Copyrighted by Universal Studios Licensing.

Flinx’s Folly Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45039-6, Oct 2004, $6.99, 269pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Reprint (Del Rey 2003) SF novel in the “Pip & Flinx” series.

For Love of Mother-Not Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34689-0, Oct 2004, $6.99, 238pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1983) SF novel in the “Pip and Flinx” series. This indicates first edition.

Lost and Found Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46125-8, Jul 2004, $23.95, 248pp, hc) [Taken] SF novel, volume one of the “Taken” trilogy about a Chicago commodities broker and a talking dog abducted by alien slavers.

Orphan Star Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32449-8, Nov 2004, $6.99, 221pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1977) SF novel in the “Pip and Flinx” series; this indicates first printing.

Sliding Scales Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46156-8, Nov 2004, $24.95, 245pp, hc, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] SF novel in the “Pip & Flinx” series. Depressed Flinx tries to take a vacation.

Sliding Scales Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #1168250, Nov 2004, $12.99, 246pp, hc, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) SF novel in the “Pip & Flinx” series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Spellsinger Alan Dean Foster (ibooks 0-7434-9825-9, Dec 2004, $6.99, 347pp, pb, cover by Scott Grimando) [Spellsinger] Reprint (Warner 1983) fantasy novel, book one in the eponymous series.

The Tar-Aiym Krang Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-30280-X, Nov 2004, $6.99, 251pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1972) SF novel in the “Pip and Flinx” series; this indicates first printing.

Full Dark House Christopher Fowler (Bantam 0-553-80387-5, Jun 2004, $24.00, 356pp, hc, cover by Chris Spollen) [Bryant & May] Gothic mystery featuring the decrepit detectives Bryant and May. First US edition (Doubleday UK 8/03).

The Jane Austen Book Club Karen Joy Fowler (Putnam 0-399-15161-3, Apr 2004, $23.95, 288pp, hc, cover by Kirk Richards) Associational contemporary comedy of manners.

Sarah Canary Karen Joy Fowler (Penguin/Plume 0-452-28647-6, Aug 2004, $14.00, 290pp, tp) Reprint (Holt 1991) associational literary novel.

The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1 ed. Karen Joy Fowler, Pat Murphy, Debbie Notkin & Jeffrey D. Smith (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-19-8, Nov 2004, $15.95, 302pp, tp) Anthology of eight Tiptree Award-winning and shortlisted stories, excerpts from one novel, plus one story by Hans Christian Andersen in a new translation. There are also four essays, three original by Suzy McKee Charnas, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Joanna Russ. Introductions by Murphy and Fowler.

Bride of the Fat White Vampire Andrew Fox (Ballantine 0-345-46408-7, Aug 2004, $14.95, 429pp, tp) [Fat White Vampire] Vampire novel, second in the series about an obese white vampire in New Orleans.

The Lost Girls Laurie Fox (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-1790-X, Jan 2004, $23.00, 274pp, hc) [Peter Pan] Literary fantasy novel, drawing on J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, about the most recent generations of Darling women and their experiences with Peter Pan.

Path of Honor Diana Pharaoh Francis (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45991-1, Dec 2004, $7.50, 379pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Reisil] Fantasy novel, sequel to Path of Fate. Reisil’s healing magic can’t help with a new plague.

Conrad Stargard: The Radiant Warrior Leo Frankowski (Baen 0-7434-8863-6, Dec 2004, $24.00, 741pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Conrad Starguard] Omnibus of three SF time-travel novels in the “Conrad Starguard” series: The Cross-Time Engineer (1986), The High-Tech Knight (1989), and The Radiant Warrior (1989).

Conrad’s Time Machine Leo Frankowski (Baen 0-7434-7191-1, Feb 2004, $7.99, 404pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Conrad Starguard] Reprint (Baen 2002) SF time-travel novel, a prequel to the “Conrad Starguard” series.

Kren of the Mitchegai Leo Frankowski & Dave Grossman (Baen 0-7434-7182-2, Mar 2004, $24.00, 378pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [New Kashubia] SF novel. Third in the series about the VR mercenaries of New Kashubia. Aliens heading for human space sterilize any planet they colonize.

The War with Earth Leo Frankowski & Dave Grossman (Baen 0-7434-9877-1, Jan 2005, $6.99, 405pp, pb, cover by Mark Hennessy-Barrett) [Boy and His Tank] Reprint (Baen 2003) military SF novel, sequel to Frankowski’s A Boy and His Tank.

Covenants Lorna Freeman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45980-6, May 2004, $7.50, 548pp, pb, cover by Patrick Jones) [Borderlands] Fantasy novel, the first in the “Borderlands” series. A magic mountain cat wants a lost trooper to help stop a war. A first novel.

The Wilding C. S. Friedman (DAW 0-7564-0164-X, Jul 2004, $24.95, 440pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [In Conquest Born] SF novel, sequel to In Conquest Born.

Waking Beauty Elyse Friedman (Random House/Crown/Three Rivers Press 1-4000-5106-1, Jun 2004, $12.95, 244pp, tp) Fantasy novel. An unhappy overweight 22 year old wakes up with the body of a sex goddess.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer: Enigma Michael Jan Friedman (Pocket 0-7434-4856-1, Aug 2004, $6.99, 259pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer] Star Trek novelization, the fifth in a series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer: Maker Michael Jan Friedman (Pocket 0-7434-4858-8, Sep 2004, $6.99, 275pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation: Stargazer] Star Trek novelization, the sixth in a series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Turn the Other Chick ed. Esther M. Friesner (Baen 0-7434-8857-1, Nov 2004, $20.00, 295pp, hc, cover by Mitch Foust) Original anthology of 22 humorous stories, all original, about woman warriors, fifth in the “Chicks” anthology series. Authors include Eric Flint, Jody Lynn Nye, and Harry Turtledove. The editor’s name is given as “Esther Friesner” on the jacket, but includes the “M.” inside. This is copyrighted by Friesner and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

Turn the Other Chick ed. Esther M. Friesner (SFBC #1174216, Dec 2004, $10.99, 295pp, hc, cover by Mitch Foust) Reprint (Baen 2004) original anthology of 22 humorous stories about woman warriors, fifth in the “Chicks” anthology series. This is copyrighted by Friesner and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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