The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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The Hidden Stars Madeline Howard (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-057587-5, Nov 2004, $14.95, 424pp, tp, cover by Steve Youll) [Rune of Unmaking] Fantasy novel, the first book of “The Rune of Unmaking”. A hidden princess may be the only hope of ending a cruel empress’s reign. A first novel.

The Bloody Crown of Conan Robert E. Howard (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46152-5, Dec 2004, $15.95, 367 + vi, tp, cover by Gary Gianni) [Conan] Omnibus/collection of three titles: novella “The People of the Black Circle”, The Hour of the Dragon (1950 as Conan the Conqueror), and novella “A Witch Shall Be Born”. Illustrated by Gary Gianni, whose color illustrations for the UK edition are here in b&w. Introduction by Rusty Burke. Text restored from Howard’s manuscripts by Patrice Louinet, who provides notes and commentary; various drafts and synopses are also included. First US edition (Wandering Star 2003 as Robert E. Howard’s Complete Conan of Cimmeria, Volume Two (1934), not seen).

The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian Robert E. Howard (SFBC #62490, Feb 2004, $12.99, 463 + xxv, hc, cover by Mark Schultz) [Conan] Reprint (Wandering Star 2003 as Robert F. Howard’s Complete Conan of Cimmeria Volume One (1932-1933)) fantasy collection of the first 13 Conan stories and several drafts. This follows the Del Rey 2003 trade paperback edition with the title above; it has ISBN 0-7394-4081-0, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Gates of Empire and Other Tales of the Crusades Robert E. Howard (Wildside Press 0-8095-1550-4, Apr 2004, $39.95, 262pp, hc) Associational collection of eight adventure stories. Edited by Paul Herman. Introduction by Fred Blosser. Order from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301; [www.wildsidepress.com].

The Savage Tales of Solomon Kane Robert E. Howard (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46150-9, Jul 2004, $15.95, 414 + xvi, tp, cover by Gary Gianni) [Solomon Kane] Reprint (Wandering Star 1998) collection of sword & sorcery stories. The Gianni illustrations are reproduced in black-and-white.

Treasures of Tartary and Other Heroic Tales Robert E. Howard (Wildside Press 0-8095-1109-6, Jul 2004, $35.00, 218pp, hc) Associational collection of five adventure stories. Edited by Paul Herman. Introduction by James Reasoner. There are no earlier copyrights. Order from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301; [www.wildsidepress.com].

Pony Girls Richard Hoyt (Tor/Forge 0-765-30616-6, May 2004, $24.95, 268pp, hc, cover by Rafal Olbinski) [John Denson] Mystery with fantastic elements featuring detective John Denson, who again tries his Native American partner’s shamanistic methods to track a killer of horses.

Any Man So Daring Sarah A. Hoyt (Ace 0-441-01208-6, Nov 2004, $6.50, 327pp, pb, cover by Judy York) [William Shakespeare] Reprint (Ace 2003) fantasy novel, the third in the series featuring William Shakespeare.

To the Stars L. Ron Hubbard (Bridge/Galaxy 1-59212-175-6, Sep 2004, $24.95, 219 + x, hc) Reprint (Ace 1954 as Return to Tomorrow) SF novel, serialized under this title in 1950.

Sea of Time Will Hubbell (Ace 0-441-01143-8, Feb 2004, $6.50, 359pp, pb, cover by Leonello Calvetti) [Constance Clements] SF novel, sequel to Cretaceous Sea. Constance Clements wants to alter time to stop her husband’s murder, and ends up back in the Jurassic.

Blood Debt Tanya Huff (DAW 0-88677-739-9, Oct 2004, $6.99, 330pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory “Vicki” Nelson] Reissue (DAW 1997) vampire detective novel, fifth in the “Victory Nelson” series. Tenth printing.

Blood Lines Tanya Huff (DAW 0-88677-530-2, Oct 2004, $6.99, 271pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory “Vicki” Nelson] Reissue (DAW 1993) vampire detective novel, third in the “Victory Nelson” series. Tenth printing.

Blood Pact Tanya Huff (DAW 0-88677-582-5, Oct 2004, $6.99, 332pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory “Vicki” Nelson] Reissue (DAW 1993) vampire detective novel, fourth in the “Victory Nelson” series. 12th printing.

Blood Price Tanya Huff (DAW 0-88677-471-3, Oct 2004, $6.99, 272pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory “Vicki” Nelson] Reissue (DAW 1991) vampire detective novel, first in the “Victory Nelson” series. 16th printing.

Blood Trail Tanya Huff (DAW 0-88677-502-7, Oct 2004, $6.99, 304pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory “Vicki” Nelson] Reprint (DAW 1992) vampire detective novel, second in the “Victory Nelson” series. 12th printing.

Smoke and Shadows Tanya Huff (DAW 0-7564-0183-6, Apr 2004, $23.95, 375pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory Nelson (related)] Dark fantasy novel, related to the “Victory Nelson” series. Henry’s friend Tony finds nasty otherworldly magic while working on the set of a bad vampire-detective TV show.

Smoke and Shadows Tanya Huff (SFBC #65607, May 2004, $11.99, 375pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Victory Nelson (related)] Reprint (DAW 2004) dark fantasy novel, related to the “Victory Nelson” series. This is similar to the DAW edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Black Brillion Matthew Hughes (Tor 0-765-30865-7, Nov 2004, $23.95, 272pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Archonate] Satiric fantasy novel, third in the “Archonate” series.

Black Brillion Matthew Hughes (SFBC #1173826, Dec 2004, $11.99, 272pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Archonate] Reprint (Tor 2004) satiric fantasy novel, third in the “Archonate” series. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The New Universal History of Infamy Rhys Hughes (Night Shade Books/Ministry of Whimsy Press 1-892389-83-5, Feb 2004, $25.00, 183pp, hc) Collection of 19 “nonfictional fictions” in the style of Jorge Luis Borges. Introduction by John Clute. A signed limited edition of 100 ($45.00, -84-3) with an extra story is sold out.

The Rebellion of the Beasts: or, The Ass Is Dead! Long Live the Ass!!! Leigh Hunt (Wicker Park Press 0-89733-520-1, Feb 2004, $21.95, 151pp, hc, cover by William Blake) Reprint (J. & H.L. Hunt 1825 as by James Sprat) fable of an animal revolution. Includes a new nine-page introduction by Douglas A. Anderson. Wicker Park Press, 1801 West Byron, Suite 1C, Chicago IL 60613; [www.wickerparkpress.com].

The Dark Ascent Walter H. Hunt (Tor 0-765-31116-X, Aug 2004, $25.95, 416pp, hc, cover by David Seeley) [Dark Wing] Military SF novel, third in a series begun in The Dark Wing.

The Dark Path Walter H. Hunt (Tor 0-765-34564-1, Aug 2004, $7.99, 341pp, pb, cover by David Seeley) [Dark Wing] Reprint (Tor 2003) military SF novel, sequel to The Dark Wing.

Warriors: A Dangerous Path Erin Hunter (HarperCollins 0-06-000006-6, Jun 2004, $15.99, 313pp, hc, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) [Warriors] Young-adult fantasy novel, fifth in a series about four clans of warrior cats. Packaged and copyrighted by Working Partners Limited.

Warriors: Fire and Ice Erin Hunter (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-052559-2, Jun 2004, $5.99, 317pp, tp, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) [Warriors] Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, second in a series about warrior cats. Packaged and copyrighted by Working Partners Limited.

Warriors: Forest of Secrets Erin Hunter (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-052561-4, Oct 2004, $5.99, 312pp, tp, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) [Warriors] Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, third in a series about clans of warrior cats.

Warriors: Into the Wild Erin Hunter (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-052550-9, Jan 2004, $5.99, 272pp, tp, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) [Warriors] Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, first in a series about warrior cats. Packaged and copyrighted by Working Partners Limited.

Warriors: Rising Storm Erin Hunter (HarperCollins 0-06-000005-8, Jan 2004, $15.99, 315pp, hc, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) [Warriors] Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in a series about four clans of warrior cats. Packaged and copyrighted by Working Partners Limited.

Warriors: The Darkest Hour Erin Hunter (HarperCollins 0-06-000007-4, Oct 2004, $15.99, 315pp, hc, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) [Warriors] Young-adult fantasy novel, sixth in a series about four clans of warrior cats. Packaged and copyrighted by Working Partners Limited.

Wizard’s Funeral Kim Hunter (Trafalgar Square/Orbit 1-84149-143-8, Aug 2003, $7.95, 343pp, pb, cover by Black Sheep) [Red Pavilions] Fantasy novel, book two of “The Red Pavilions”. First US edition (Orbit 2/02); this is the Orbit 2003 paperback edition with stickers. Available in the US from Trafalgar Square, PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

Demon Witch Geoffrey Huntington (HarperCollins/ReganBooks 0-06-059551-5, Jul 2004, $7.99, 389pp, pb, cover by Viktor Koen) [Ravenscliff] Reprint (ReganBooks 2003) young-adult horror novel, the second in the “Ravenscliff” series. Huntington is a pen name for William J. Mann.

Brave New World and Brave New World Revisited Aldous Huxley (HarperCollins 0-06-053526-1, Jun 2004, $23.95, 340 + xxi, hc) Reprint (Harper 1960) omnibus of the classic dystopian SF novel Brave New World (1932) and non-fiction Brave New World Revisited (1958). This has a new foreword by Christopher Hitchens.

Ghosts Noel Hynd (SFBC #1169393, Nov 2004, $10.99, 511pp, hc, cover by Patricia White) Reprint (Zebra 1993) ghost novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-4575-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Kings of Infinite Space James Hynes (St. Martin’s 0-312-45645-X, Apr 2004, $24.95, 342pp, hc) Satiric horror novel. Paul Trilby is haunted at home by a ghost cat and plagued by strange occurrences at the office.

The Haunting of Granite Falls Eva Ibbotson (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47192-8, May 2004, $15.99, 216pp, hc, cover by Kevin Hawkes) Young-adult fantasy. A wealthy man moves a hunted Scottish castle to Texas for his daughter, but the ghosts have difficulty relocating. Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. First US edition (Macmillan 1987 as The Haunting of Hiram).

Not Just a Witch Eva Ibbotson (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240232-X, Aug 2004, $5.99, 185pp, tp, cover by Kevin Hawkes) Reprint (Macmillan Children’s Books 1989) young-adult humorous fantasy.

The Star of Kazan Eva Ibbotson (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47347-5, Oct 2004, $16.99, 405pp, hc, cover by Kevin Hawkes) Associational young-adult adventure. A foundling discovers her real family are aristocrats with some dark secrets. First US edition (Macmillan UK 7/04).

The Footprints of God Greg Iles (Pocket Star 0-7434-5414-6, Mar 2004, $7.99, 528pp, pb) Reprint (Scribner 2003) SF thriller about a quantum supercomputer/AI named Trinity.

The Rackham Files Dean Ing (Baen 0-7434-7183-0, Feb 2004, $24.00, 295pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Harve Rackham] Collection of the novel Pulling Through (1983) and two novellas featuring Harve Rackham. Introduction by Larry Niven.

Down in the Fog-Shrouded City Alex Irvine (Wormhole Books 1-932030-11-5, 2002, $13.00, 45pp, ph, cover by Steve Rasnic Tem) Chapbook fantasy mystery story. Introduction by James Patrick Kelly. Illustrations by Steve Rasnic Tem. This is dated 2002 but not seen until now. This is a signed limited edition of 750; hardcover editions of 250 numbered (-10-76-6, $30.00) and 52 lettered are also available. Order from Wormhole Books, 3005 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne IN 46807; [info@wormholebooks.com]; [www.wormholebooks.com].

Asimov’s Have Robot, Will Travel Alexander C. Irvine (ibooks 0-7434-7957-2, May 2004, $21.95, 257pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Robot] SF mystery novel in Isaac Asimov’s robot universe.

Asimov’s Have Robot, Will Travel Alexander C. Irvine (SFBC #65588, May 2004, $10.99, 257pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Robot] Reprint (ibooks 2004) SF mystery novel in Isaac Asimov’s robot universe. This is similar to the ibooks edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

One King, One Soldier Alexander C. Irvine (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46696-9, Aug 2004, $13.95, 337pp, tp) Fantasy novel of the Grail quest, the Ark of the Covenant, and baseball.

Chimaera Ian Irvine (Viking Australia 0-670-04119-X, Sep 2004, A$32.95, 836pp, tp, cover by Marco Nero) [Three Worlds: Well of Echoes] Fantasy novel, fourth in “The Well of Echoes” quartet set in the “Three Worlds” of “The View from the Mirror” quartet.

The Life Lottery Ian Irvine (Simon & Schuster/Pocket Australia 0-7318-1051-1, Sep 2004, A$18.95, 530pp, pb) [Last Albatross] SF thriller, third volume in a loose trilogy about ecological collapse and eco-terrorism begun in The Last Albatross.

Scrutator Ian Irvine (Penguin Australia 0-14-029234-9, Sep 2004, A$21.95, 691pp, pb, cover by Marco Nero) [Three Worlds: Well of Echoes] Reprint (Viking Australia 2003) fantasy novel, third in “The Well of Echoes” quartet set in the “Three Worlds” of “The View from the Mirror” quartet.

The Books of Magic 4: Consequences Carla Jablonski (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-447382-1, Feb 2004, $5.99, 169pp, pb) [Books of Magic] Young-adult fantasy novelization, fourth in a series based on the comic books. Copyrighted by DC Comics.

The Books of Magic 5: Lost Places Carla Jablonski (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-447383-X, May 2004, $5.99, 160pp, pb, cover by Christopher Moeller) [Books of Magic] Young-adult fantasy novelization, fifth in a series based on the comic books.

The Books of Magic 6: Reckonings Carla Jablonski (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-447384-8, Oct 2004, $5.99, 174pp, pb, cover by Christopher Moeller) [Books of Magic] Young-adult fantasy novelization, sixth in a series based on the comic books.

The Angel’s Command Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-01151-9, Apr 2004, $7.99, 340pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Ben and Ned] Reprint (Philomel 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Castaways of the Flying Dutchman.

The Bellmaker Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240030-0, Feb 2004, $7.99, 336pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1994) young-adult fantasy novel about the talking animals of “Redwall”.

Loamhedge Brian Jacques (Ace 0-441-01190-X, Sep 2004, $7.99, 388pp, pb, cover by Troyhael Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Philomel 2003) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Redwall” series.

The Long Patrol Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240245-1, Sep 2004, $7.99, 358pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1997) young-adult talking animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series.

Martin the Warrior Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240055-6, Feb 2004, $7.99, 376pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1993) animal fantasy in the “Redwall” series.

Mossflower Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-24031-4, Feb 2004, $30.00, 431pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reissue (Hutchinson 1988) young-adult fantasy, second in the “Redwall” series. This “collectors edition” has new illustrations by David Elliot.

Outcast of Redwall Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240142-0, Jul 2004, $7.99, 360pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1995) young-adult fantasy about an orphan ferret; eighth in the “Redwall” series.

The Pearls of Lutra Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240144-7, May 2004, $7.99, 408pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Hutchinson 1996) young-adult anthropomorphic fantasy novel, part of the “Redwall” series.

Rakkety Tam Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23725-9, Sep 2004, $23.99, 372pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Young-adult animal fantasy novel in the “Redwall” series. Mercenary squirrel Rakkety Tam MacBurl helps Redwall Abbey fight white-furred invaders from the frozen north.

A Redwall Winter’s Tale Brian Jacques (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240198-6, Oct 2004, $7.99, 72pp, tp, cover by Christopher Denise) [Redwall] Reprint (Philomel 2001) children’s picture book in the “Redwall” series, a story illustrated by Christopher Denise.

The Ribbajack and Other Curious Yarns Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-24220-1, May 2004, $16.99, 168pp, hc, cover by Michael Koelsch) Young-adult original collection of six horror stories.

The Tribes of Redwall: Mice Brian Jacques (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-24283-X, Sep 2004, $8.99, ph, cover by Jonathan Walker) [Redwall] A non-fiction guide to the characters of the “Redwall” series, a folder with a glued-in 24-page pamphlet, plus a poster, illustrated by Jonathan Walker. First US edition (Red Fox 10/03, not seen).

Triss Brian Jacques (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240248-6, Sep 2004, $7.99, 389pp, tp, cover by Troy Howell) [Redwall] Reprint (Philomel 2002) young-adult talking animal fantasy, the 15th in the “Redwall” series.

Even the Stones Marie Jakober (Hades Publications/EDGE SF and Fantasy 1-894063-18-X, Jul 2004, $14.95, 337pp, tp, cover by Geoff Taylor) Fantasy novel. Young queen Marwen, kidnapped and forced into marriage, turns to the ancient ways of the goddess. EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, PO Box 1714, Calgary Alberta Canada T2P 2L7; 403-254-0160; [www.edgewebsite.com].

The Alchemist’s Cat Robin Jarvis (Chronicle Books/SeaStar 1-5871-7257-7, Sep 2004, $17.95, 302pp, hc, cover by Leonid Gore) [Deptford Histories] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in “The Deptford Histories” prequel trilogy to the “Deptford Mice” series. First US edition (Sprint 1991 as The Alchymist’s Cat).

Thorn Ogres of Hagwood Robin Jarvis (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205122-8, Jun 2004, $5.95, 244pp, tp, cover by Tim Jessell) [Hagwood] Reprint (Puffin UK 1999) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Hagwood” trilogy.

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