The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004

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Abraham Lincoln: A Novel Life Tony Wolk (Ooligan Press 1-932010-00-9, May 2004, $14.95, 252pp, tp) Fantasy time travel novel. Abraham Lincoln is mysteriously transported from 1865 to 1955 Evanston, Illinois. A first novel. Order from Ooligan Press, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751.

The Science of Superman Mark Wolverton (ibooks 0-7434-8651-X, Mar 2004, $14.95, 253pp, tp, cover by Alex Ross) [Superman] Reprint (ibooks 2002) associational, science-based tie-in to the comic book character. Packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications; copyrighted by DC Comics.

DogStar Beverley & Chris Wood (Raincoast Books/Polestar 1-55192-638-5, 2004, $7.95, 309pp, tp, cover by Doug Martin) [Sirius] Reprint (Polestar 1997) young-adult time-travel fantasy mystery, first in the “Sirius” series about a boy and a dog.

The Princess Pawn Maggie Wood (Sumach Press 1-894549-29-5, Mar 2004, $9.95, 299pp, tp, cover by Kasia Charko) Young-adult fantasy novel. Awkward 14-year-old Willow discovers she’s really a princess from a magic kingdom under attack. Sumach Press, 1415 Bathurst St. #202, Toronto Canada M5R 3H8; [www.sumachpress.com].

Master of None N. Lee Wood (Warner Aspect 0-446-69304-9, Sep 2004, $14.95, 391pp, tp) SF novel. An academic caught trying to steal rare material from a secretive planet must adapt to their culture to survive.

The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray Chris Wooding (Scholastic/Orchard 0-439-54656-7, Aug 2004, $16.95, 292pp, hc) Young-adult dark fantasy novel. A 17-year-old wych-hunter finds Alaizabel Cray, possessed and a magnet for evil. First US edition (Scholastic UK 2001).

The Twilight Zone: Into the Light/Sunrise Paul A. Woods (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-151-X, Oct 2004, $7.99, 400pp, pb) [Twilight Zone] Omnibus/original collection of two novelizations based on the TV show, Third in the series. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. Simultaneous with the Black Flame UK edition.

Through Violet Eyes Stephen Woodworth (Dell 0-553-80337-9, Sep 2004, $6.99, 333pp, pb) [Through Violet Eyes] Thriller/horror novel set in an alternate world where violet-eyed people, or Violets, have the proven ability to channel the dead, a boon to murder investigations — but one savvy killer is after the Violets themselves. A first novel.

Through Violet Eyes Stephen Woodworth (SFBC #1171461, Nov 2004, $10.99, 333pp, hc) [Through Violet Eyes] Reprint (Dell 2004) thriller/horror novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-4642-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

With Red Hands Stephen Woodworth (Dell 0-553-58645-9, Jan 2005, $6.99, 307pp, pb) [Through Violet Eyes] Alternate world SF novel, sequel to Through Violet Eyes, set in a world where violet-eyed people channel dead people in court. A corrupt Violet’s false testimony frees a killer.

The Grand Tour Patricia C. Wrede & Caroline Stevermer (Harcourt 0-15-204616-X, Sep 2004, $17.00, 469pp, hc, cover by Allen Douglas) [Sorcery & Cecelia] Young-adult Regency fantasy novel, sequel to Sorcery and Cecelia. The newlywed couples uncover the theft of powerful magic artifacts while on their joint honeymoon in Europe.

Sorcery & Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot Patricia C. Wrede & Caroline Stevermer (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205300-X, Sep 2004, $6.95, 320pp, tp, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Sorcery & Cecelia] Reprint (Ace 1988 as Sorcery and Cecelia) epistolary Regency fantasy novel repackaged for young adults. This is the slightly revised 2003 version.

The Golden Age Trilogy John C. Wright (SFBC #62390, Feb 2004, $17.99, 848pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath) [Golden Age] Omnibus of the far-future SF novel that originally appeared in three volumes: The Golden Age (2002), The Phoenix Exultant (2003), and The Golden Transcendence (2003). This has ISBN 0-7394-3965-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Golden Transcendence John C. Wright (Tor 0-765-34908-6, Jun 2004, $7.99, 414pp, pb) [Golden Age] Reprint (Tor 2003) far-future SF adventure novel, third part of “The Golden Age”.

The Last Guardian of Everness John C. Wright (Tor 0-312-84871-4, Aug 2004, $25.95, 332pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Chronicles of Everness] Fantasy novel. The last guardian of the dream-gate choses a middle road between Light and Darkness.

Slave Masters Susan Wright (Pocket Star 0-7434-5764-1, Jan 2004, $6.99, 358pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson) [Slave Trade] SF novel, the second volume in the “Slave Trade” trilogy. Rose and her fellow renegade sex slaves are wanted fugitives.

Isaac Asimov’s Robot City, Book 3: Cyborg William F. Wu (ibooks 0-7434-7918-1, Jul 2004, $5.99, 169pp, pb) [Robot City] Reprint (Ace 1987) novelization based on a concept by Asimov. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Isaac Asimov’s Robot City, Book 6: Perihelion William F. Wu (ibooks 0-7434-8722-2, Aug 2004, $5.99, 173pp, pb) [Robot City] Reprint (Ace 1988) novelizations in the series based on a concept by Asimov. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Isaac Asimov’s Robots in Time: Predator William F. Wu (ibooks 0-7434-9770-8, Jan 2005, $6.99, 223pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Robots in Time] Reprint (AvoNova 1993) SF novelization, first in a series. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

To Ride Hell’s Chasm Janny Wurts (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-023-1, Feb 2004, $25.00, 670pp, hc, cover by Janny Wurts) Fantasy novel. Officers search for a princess who disappeared on the way to her betrothal banquet. First US edition (Voyager 12/02).

The Disappearance Philip Wylie (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9841-2, Oct 2004, $14.95, 405pp, tp) Reprint (Rinehart 1951) SF novel. Introduction by Robert Silverberg. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 312 North 14th St, PO Box 880484, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; 800-755-1105.

Gladiator Philip Wylie (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-9840-4, Apr 2004, $15.95, 332 + viii, tp, cover by R. W. Boeche) Reprint (Knopf 1930) SF novel about a super-strong man seeking acceptance. Introduction by Janny Wurts. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 312 North 14th St, PO Box 880484, Lincoln NE 68588-0484; 800-755-1105.

Aphrodite Masaki Yamada (Kurodahan Press 4-902075-01-6, 2004, $15.00, 173pp, tp, cover by Kobayashi Osamu) SF novel. Yuichi escapes socially regimented Japan for the seeming Utopia of the floating city Aphrodite. Translated by Daniel Jackson from the Japanese Afurodite (Kodansha 1980). This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.kurodahan.com], or from Kurodahan Press, #403 Tenjin 3-9-10, Cuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan.

Blood Games Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Warner 0-446-61379-7, Apr 2004, $6.99, 613pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) [Saint-Germain] Reprint (St. Martin’s 1979) vampire novel set in Nero’s Rome, third in the “Saint-Germain” series.

Dark of the Sun Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Tor 0-765-31102-X, Nov 2004, $27.95, 460pp, hc) [Saint-Germain] Vampire novel, the 17th of Count Saint-Germain, who is in Asia when Krakatoa explodes and resulting weather changes cause panic and plague.

In the Face of Death Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (BenBella Books 1-932100-29-6, Apr 2004, $14.95, 341pp, tp, cover by Jael) [Saint-Germain] Historical vampire novel related to the “Count Saint-Germain” series, with Madelaine de Montalia in the American Civil War. This was previously available as an e-book. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Midnight Harvest Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (Warner Aspect 0-446-61341-X, Jan 2005, $6.99, 631pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) [Saint-Germain] Reprint (Warner 2003) vampire novel of Count Saint-Germain in 1930s California.

Five Seasons of Angel: Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Discuss Their Favorite Vampire ed. Glenn Yeffeth (BenBella Books 1-932100-33-4, Oct 2004, $17.95, 216pp, tp) [Angel] Associational non-fiction, a gathering of 21 essays on the TV show by authors including Laura Resnick, Peter S. Beagle, and Chelsea Quinn Yarbro. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 508, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

The Tiger’s Apprentice Laurence Yep (HarperTrophy 0-06-001015-0, Jan 2005, $5.99, 184pp, tp, cover by Greg Call) Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Devil’s Arithmetic Jane Yolen (Penguin/Puffin Modern Classics 0-14-240109-9, Apr 2004, $5.99, 170pp, pb) Reissue (Viking 1988) YA time-travel fantasy, winner of the National Jewish Book Award.

Dragon’s Blood Jane Yolen (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205126-0, May 2004, $6.95, 303pp, tp, cover by Dominick Domingo) [Pit Dragon] Reprint (Delacorte 1982) young-adult fantasy novel, first volume in the “Pit Dragon” trilogy.

Heart’s Blood Jane Yolen (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205118-X, May 2004, $6.95, 338pp, tp, cover by Dominick Domingo) [Pit Dragon] Reprint (Delacorte 1984) young-adult fantasy novel, second volume in the “Pit Dragon” trilogy.

The Magic Three of Solatia Jane Yolen (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34807-1, Nov 2004, $5.99, 182pp, tp, cover by Pascal Milelli) Reprint (Crowell 1974) young-adult fantasy novel.

The One-Armed Queen Jane Yolen (Tor Teen 0-765-34359-2, May 2004, $6.99, 351pp, tp, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Chronicles of Great Alta] Reprint (Tor 1998) fantasy novel, sequel to Yolen’s “Chronicles of Great Alta”.

A Sending of Dragons Jane Yolen (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205128-7, May 2004, $6.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Dominick Domingo) [Pit Dragon] Reprint (Delacorte 1987) young-adult SF novel, book three in the “Pit Dragon” trilogy.

Sword of the Rightful King Jane Yolen (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-202533-2, Aug 2004, $6.95, 361pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Harcourt 2003) young-adult Arthurian fantasy about the early days of Arthur’s court.

The Young Merlin Trilogy: Passager, Hobby, and Merlin Jane Yolen (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205211-9, Aug 2004, $6.95, 259pp, tp, cover by John Clapp) [Young Merlin] Omnibus of three Arthurian novellas for younger readers (7-10): Passager (1996), Hobby (1996), and Merlin (1997).

Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast Jane Yolen & Robert J. Harris (HarperTrophy 0-06-440980-5, Mar 2004, $5.99, 243pp, tp, cover by Hala Wittwer) [Young Heroes] Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult fantasy novel based on Greek myth and archaeology. Third in the “Young Heroes” series about the early adventures of legendary heroes.

Jason and the Gorgon’s Blood Jane Yolen & Robert J. Harris (HarperCollins 0-06-029452-3, Mar 2004, $15.99, 246pp, hc, cover by Hala Wittwer) [Young Heroes] Young-adult fantasy novel based on Greek myth and archaeology. Fourth in the “Young Heroes” series about the early adventures of legendary heroes.

Prince Across the Water Jane Yolen & Robert J. Harris (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23897-2, Oct 2004, $18.99, 290pp, hc, cover by Trina Schart Hyman) Young-adult historical novel with fantasy elements, about Bonnie Prince Charlie.

MechWarrior: Dark Age: Fortress of Lies J. Steven York (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45963-6, Feb 2004, $6.99, 297pp, pb) [MechWarrior: Dark Age] Novelization, the eighth based on the computer game based on the “Battletech” roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

Cobwebs Karen Romano Young (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-029761-1, Aug 2004, $15.99, 188pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy. Nancy’s family has odd, spider-like talents.

The Cobra Trilogy Timothy Zahn (Baen 0-7434-8847-4, Sep 2004, $24.00, 836pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Cobras] Omnibus of three military SF novels in the trilogy: Cobra (1985), Cobra Strike (1986), and Cobra Bargain (1988). A Baen Mega book.

Dragon and Soldier Timothy Zahn (Tor/Starscape 0-765-30125-3, Jun 2004, $17.95, 299pp, hc, cover by Jon Foster) [Dragonback Adventures] SF novel, the second novel in the “Dragonback” series about a teen on the run and his dragonlike alien symbiote.

Dragon and Soldier Timothy Zahn (Tor/Starscape 0-765-35017-3, Jan 2005, $5.99, 301pp, tp, cover by Jon Foster) [Dragonback Adventures] Reprint (Starscape 2004) SF novel, the second novel in the “Dragonback” series about a teen on the run and his dragonlike alien symbiote. This includes a reader’s guide.

Dragon and Thief Timothy Zahn (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34272-3, Mar 2004, $5.99, 248pp, tp, cover by Jon Foster) [Dragonback Adventures] Reprint (Tor 2003) SF novel, the first novel in the “Dragonback” series about a teen on the run and his dragonlike alien symbiote.

The Green and the Gray Timothy Zahn (Tor 0-765-30717-0, Sep 2004, $27.95, 443pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) SF novel. Fighting breaks out among alien refugees living disguised as humans in NYC.

Star Wars: Survivor’s Quest Timothy Zahn (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-45916-4, Feb 2004, $25.95, 368pp, hc, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Survivor’s Quest Timothy Zahn (SFBC #63546, Feb 2004, $13.99, 368pp, hc, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) novelization base on the movies. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: Survivor’s Quest Timothy Zahn (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-45918-0, Jan 2005, $6.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) Star Wars novelization. This adds the story “Fool’s Bargain” previously published as an e-book. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

The Doomsday Brunette John Zakour & Lawrence Ganem (DAW 0-7564-0090-2, Feb 2004, $6.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Michael Koelsh) [Zachary Nixon Johnson] SF mystery, sequel to The Plutonium Blonde.

Synergy SF: New Science Fiction ed. George Zebrowski (Gale Group/Five Star 1-4104-0221-5, Sep 2004, $25.95, 326pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Original anthology of eight stories, two poems, and two essays and two interviews with Cele Goldsmith Lalli and Ray Bradbury. Story authors include Charles Harness, Eleanor Arnason, Damien Broderick, and Janeen Webb. Packaged by Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books and Ed Gorman. Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].

Damnation Alley Roger Zelazny (ibooks 0-7434-8662-5, Mar 2004, $6.99, 240pp, pb, cover by Dennis Calero) Reprint (Putnam 1969) SF novel.

The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth Roger Zelazny (ibooks 0-7434-7922-X, Apr 2004, $7.99, 510pp, pb, cover by Lebbeus Woods) Reprint (ibooks 2001) omnibus of two SF collections, The Doors of His Face, The Lamps of His Mouth (1971), and Four for Tomorrow (Ace 1967). Copyrighted by Amber Limited; packaged by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

The Dream Master Roger Zelazny (SFBC #1158080, Jul 2004, $10.99, 179pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Ace 1966) SF novel. SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection #12.

Lord of Light Roger Zelazny (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-056723-6, May 2004, $12.95, 296pp, tp, cover by Steven Stone) Reprint (Doubleday 1967) Hugo-winning SF novel of Hindu gods and demons.

Madwand Roger Zelazny (ibooks 0-7434-7526-7, Jan 2004, $11.95, 275pp, tp, cover by John Howe) [Pol Detson; Changeling] Reprint (Phantasia Press 1981) fantasy novel, sequel to Changeling.

This Immortal Roger Zelazny (ibooks 0-7434-9784-8, Nov 2004, $11.95, 174pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reprint (Ace 1966) Hugo-winning SF novel.

To Die in Italbar Roger Zelazny (ibooks 0-7434-7914-9, Feb 2004, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) Reprint (ibooks 2003) omnibus of two novels, To Die in Italbar (1973) and A Dark Travelling (1987).

The Firebird’s Vengeance Sarah Zettel (Tor 0-765-30812-6, Aug 2004, $27.95, 414pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Isavalta] Fantasy novel. First US edition (Voyager 1/04).

The Firebird’s Vengeance Sarah Zettel (SFBC #1168110, Sep 2004, $13.99, 414pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Isavalta] Reprint (Voyager 2004) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

In Camelot’s Shadow Sarah Zettel (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80204-8, Mar 2004, $13.95, 490pp, tp) [Paths to Camelot] Historical Arthurian fantasy novel, first in a series. A young woman promised to an evil sorcerer tries to evade him at Camelot.

The Usurper’s Crown Sarah Zettel (Tor 0-812-56518-5, Feb 2004, $7.99, 532pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Isavalta] Reprint (Voyager 2002) fantasy novel, a prequel to A Sorcerer’s Treason in the Isavalta series.

Magic Time: Ghostlands Marc Scott Zicree & Robert Charles Wilson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105070-9, Dec 2004, $25.95, 468pp, hc, cover by Iain McCaig) [Magic Time] Fantasy novel, third in a multi-author series. Magic invades the modern world. Copyrighted by Paper Route, Inc.

Bad Magic Stephan Zielinski (Tor 0-312-87862-1, Dec 2004, $23.95, 251pp, hc, cover by Jon Foster) Offbeat fantasy novel set in an alternate contemporary world where forces of evil based in Southern California are opposed by a mixed group of mages in San Francisco. A first novel.

Understanding The Lord of the Rings: The Best of Tolkien Criticism ed. Rose A. Zimbardo & Neil D. Isaacs (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-42251-X, Jul 2004, $25.00, 294pp, hc, cover by Charles Rennie Mackintosh) Non-fiction gathering of 14 essays on Tolkien’s work, by authors including C.S. Lewis, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Verlyn Flieger; there is a new essay on the movies by Tom Shippey. Includes introduction by Isaacs, index, and notes. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The Doom Stone Paul Zindel (Hyperion 0-7868-5151-1, Jul 2004, $5.99, 173pp, tp, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) Reprint (HarperCollins 1995) young-adult horror/adventure novel set at Stonehenge. This is copyrighted 1995, but indicates it has been “revised.” Zindel died in 2003.

Compartments Zoran Zivkovic; trans. by Alice Copple-Tosiç (Polaris 86-83741-22-2, Jul 2004, $11.00, 90pp, tp, cover by Theodore Roussel) Fantasy novelette, translated from the Serbian Vagon (Polaris 2004) by Alice Copple-Tosic.

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