The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2004


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Dead Sky, Black Sun Graham McNeill (Black Library 1-84416-148-X, Oct 2004, £6.99, 410pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarines] An “Ultramarines” novel, third in the series, set in the “Warhammer 40,000” universe.


Warhammer: Ursun’s Teeth Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library 1-84416-076-9, Mar 2004, £5.99, 252pp, pb, cover by Paul Dainton) [Warhammer: Ambassador] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Second in a series after The Ambassador.


The Doomspell Trilogy Cliff McNish (Orion Children’s Books 1-84255-102-7, Sep 2004, £12.99, 686pp, hc, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Doomspell] Omnibus of three young-adult fantasy novels: The Doomspell (2000), The Scent of Magic (2001), and The Wizard’s Promise (2002).


The Silver Child Cliff McNish (Orion Children’s Books 1-84255-154-X, Jul 2004, £4.99, 167pp, tp, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Silver] Reprint (Orion Children’s Books 2003) young-adult fantasy novel. First in the “Silver” sequence.


Silver City Cliff McNish (Orion Children’s Books 1-84255-260-0, Aug 2004, £8.99, 213pp, hc) [Silver] Young-adult fantasy novel. Second in the “Silver” sequence after The Silver Child.


Doctor Who: The Indestructible Man Simon Messingham (BBC Books 0-563-48618-X, Nov 2004, £5.99, 283pp, pb) [Doctor Who] Novelization based on the TV series, featuring the 2nd Doctor and Zoe.


The Green Face Gustav Meyrink (Dedalus 0-946626-92-8, Sep 2004, £7.99, 224pp, tp, cover by Ben Mitchell) Reissue (Dedalus 1992) fantasy novel. Afterword by Franz Rottensteiner. Translated by Mike Mitchell from the German Das gruene Gesicht (1916).


Doctor Who: Halflife Mark Michalowski (BBC Books 0-563-48613-9, Apr 2004, £5.99, 274pp, pb) [Doctor Who] Novelization based on the TV series.


Iron Council China Miéville (Macmillan UK 0-333-98972-4, Sep 2004, £16.99, 471pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson & Carl D. Galian) [New Crobuzon] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) SF/fantasy novel in the loose “New Crobuzon” series, after Perdido Street Station and The Scar. A trade paperback (OME) edition (-98973-2, £12.99) is also available. [First U.K. edition]


The Maiden of White Hands Rosalind Miles (Simon & Schuster/Pocket UK 0-671-03722-6, Feb 2004, £6.99, 454pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) [Isolde] Reprint (Crown 2003 as The Maid of the White Hands) Arthurian novel. Second of the “Isolde” trilogy. Simultaneous with the hardback from Simon & Schuster UK (0-684-86085-6, £17.99, unseen). [First U.K. edition]


Cloud Atlas David Mitchell (Hodder & Stoughton/Sceptre 0-340-82277-5, Mar 2004, £16.99, 529pp, hc) Reprint (Sceptre 2004) literary fantasy novel.


A Serious Life DM Mitchell (Savoy Books 0-86130-114-5, May 2004, £20.00, 410pp, hc) Non-fiction look at the history of the controversial publisher. Includes interviews and selected reviews of Savoy books, records, and comics. Savoy Books, 446 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 3BW, UK; [www.savoy.abel.co.uk].


Warhammer 40,000: Caves of Ice Sandy Mitchell (BL Publishing/Black Library 1-84416-070-X, Jan 2004, £5.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Ciaphas Cain] Novelization based on the far-future roleplaying game, in the “Commissar Ciaphas Cain” series.


Darknesses L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-259-0, Jun 2004, £7.99, 551pp, pb) [Corean Chronicles] Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, the second book of the “Corean Chronicles” after Legacies. [First U.K. edition]


The Ethos Effect L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-322-8, Dec 2004, £7.99, 579pp, pb, cover by Tim Byrne) Reprint (Tor 2003) SF novel. [First U.K. edition]


Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures Walter Moers (Secker & Warburg 0-4362-0529-7, Nov 2004, £18.00, 688pp, hc) [Zamonia] Translated by John Brownjohn from the original (Piper Verlag 2003); and set in the same world as 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear. [Not seen]


A Wild Ride Through the Night Walter Moers (Random House/Vintage UK 0-099-45017-8, 2004, £8.99, 197pp, tp, cover by Gustave Doré) Reprint (Secker & Warburg 2003) fantasy novel about the fantastic adventures of a 12-year-old boy named Gustav. Inspired by 21 illustrations by Gustave Doré. Translated by John Brownjohn from the German original Wilde Reise durch die Nacht (Eichborn 2001).


The House on Falling Star Hill Michael Molloy (Chicken House, The 1-904442-26-9, Apr 2004, £12.99, 379pp, hc, cover by David Frankland) Young-adult fantasy novel.


The Wild West Witches Michael Molloy (The Chicken House 1-903434-89-0, Nov 2003, £11.99, 310pp, hc, cover by David Wyatt) [Witch Trade] Young-adult fantasy novel. Last in a trilogy after The Witch Trade and The Time Witches.


The Wild West Witches Michael Molloy (Chicken House, The 1-904442-22-6, Apr 2004, £5.99, 310pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Witch Trade] Reprint (The Chicken House 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, the last in a trilogy.


The Book of Lies James Moloney (HarperCollins Children’s Books UK 0-00-714079-7, Aug 2004, £5.99, 397pp, tp) Reprint (Angus & Robertson 2004) young-adult fantasy novel. [First U.K. edition]


Moving Target Elizabeth Moon (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-169-1, Nov 2004, £6.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Fred Gambino) [Vatta’s War] Reprint (Ballantine Del Rey 2004 as Marque and Reprisal) SF novel. Book Two of “Vatta’s War”. [First U.K. edition]


Majestika: The Art of Monte Michael Moore Monte Michael Moore (Paper Tiger 1-84340-185-1, Oct 2004, £20.00, 128pp, hc, cover by Monte Michael Moore) Collection of fantasy and mainstream art, with text by Moore. Introduction by Larry Elmore. Includes sculptures, cover art, and much of his erotic work, including work done for Playboy. Also includes 20-page comic Bloodlines (Moonstone 2004).


The Raven Game Caiseal Mór (Simon & Schuster/Pocket UK 0-7434-6855-4, Mar 2004, £6.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Caiseal Mór) [Watchers] Reprint (Earthlight Australia 2002) fantasy novel, third in the “Watchers” trilogy. [First U.K. edition]


The Well of Yearning Caiseal Mór (Simon & Schuster/Pocket UK 0-7434-6856-2, Jul 2004, £6.99, iii+515pp, pb, cover by Caiseal Mór) [Wellspring] Fantasy novel, the first book in the “Wellspring” trilogy set in same the world as the “Wanderers” and “Watchers” series.


Princess Aishling Morgan (Nexus 0-352-33871-7, Feb 2004, £6.99, 228pp, pb) [Maiden Saga] Erotic fantasy, the fourth book in “The Maiden Saga”.


Market Forces Richard Morgan (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07512-0, Mar 2004, £9.99, 386pp, hc) SF novel. A trade paperback (export only) edition (-07567-8, £10.99) was announced but not seen.


Market Forces Richard Morgan (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07584-8, Dec 2004, £6.99, 469pp, pb) Reprint (Gollancz 2004) SF novel.


The Curse Andrew Neiderman (Severn House 0-7278-6074-7, Apr 2004, £18.99, 357pp, hc) Reprint (Pocket Star 2000) horror novel.


Banquet for the Damned Adam Nevill (PS Publishing 1-902880-92-7, Jun 2004, £35.00, 494pp, hc, cover by Edward Miller) Horror novel of ancient evil in Scotland. Introduction by Ramsey Campbell. This is a limited edition of 500, signed by Nevill; a slipcased edition of 200 signed by Nevill and Campbell is also available. Available from Hamilton House, 4 Park Ave., Harrogate HG2 9BQ, UK; [www.pspublishing.co.uk].


At the Firefly Gate Linda Newbery (Orion Children’s Books 1-84255-195-7, Sep 2004, £7.99, 163pp, tp, cover by Jess Merserve) Young-adult fantasy novel.


The Gates of Dawn Robert Newcomb (Transworld/Bantam UK 0-553-81454-0, Jul 2004, £6.99, 655pp, pb, cover by Justin Sweet) [Chronicles of Blood and Stone] Reprint (Ballantine Del Rey 2003) fantasy novel, second in “The Chronicles of Blood and Stone”.


The Scrolls of the Ancients Robert Newcomb (Transworld/Bantam UK 0-593-04963-2, Jul 2004, £12.99, 531pp, tp, cover by Justin Sweet) [Chronicles of Blood and Stone] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) fantasy novel, third in “The Chronicles of Blood and Stone”. [First U.K. edition]


Orcs Stan Nicholls (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07487-6, Aug 2004, £7.99, 711pp, tp, cover by Scott Maple) [Orcs] Omnibus of the 3 “Orcs” novels (Orion & Gollancz, 1999-2000) plus a short story (‘The Taking’) only previously available in the small press.


Quicksilver Rising Stan Nicholls (Voyager 0-00-714150-5, Apr 2004, £6.99, 410pp, pb, cover by Dominic Harman) [Dreamtime] Reprint (Voyager 2003) fantasy novel. Book One of the Quicksilver Trilogy. A warrior cursed with periodic berserker rages.


Quicksilver Zenith Stan Nicholls (HarperCollins/Voyager 0-00-714151-3, Sep 2004, £12.99, 327pp, tp, cover by Dominic Harman) [Dreamtime] Fantasy novel, second in the “Quicksilver” trilogy after Quicksilver Rising.


The Time-Traveler’s Wife Audrey Niffenegger (Cape, Jonathan 0-224-07191-2, Jan 2004, £12.99, 519pp, hc) Reprint (MacAdam/Cage 2003) SF novel. [First U.K. edition]


The Time-Traveler’s Wife Audrey Niffenegger (Random House/Vintage UK 0-09-946446-2, Nov 2004, £6.99, 519pp, tp) Reprint (MacAdam/Cage 2003) SF novel.


The Blue Boa Jenny Nimmo (Egmont 1-4052-0126-6, 2004, £10.99, 372pp, hc, cover by David Wyatt) [Children of the Red King] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Children of the Red King” quartet.


The Time Twister Jenny Nimmo (Egmont 1-4052-1134-2, Apr 2004, £5.99, 374pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Children of the Red King] Reprint (Egmont 2003) young adult fantasy novel. Volume II of the “Children of the Red King” quartet after Midnight for Charlie Bone.


Ringworld’s Children Larry Niven (Time Warner UK/Orbit 1-84149-170-5, Jul 2004, £16.99, 273pp, hc, cover by Lee Gibbons) [Ringworld] Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel. Fourth in the “Ringworld” series set in the “Known Space” universe. [First U.K. edition]


Abhorsen Garth Nix (Collins 0-00-713734-6, Apr 2004, £12.99, 396pp, hc) [Abhorsen] Reprint (HarperCollins/Eos 2003) young-adult fantasy novel. Third in the series. [First U.K. edition]


Grim Tuesday Garth Nix (Collins 0-00-717503-5, May 2004, £5.99, 390pp, pb) [Keys to the Kingdom] Reprint (Scholastic Australia 2004) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Keys to the Kingdom” series. [First U.K. edition]


Lirael Garth Nix (Collins 0-00-713733-8, Apr 2004, £6.99, 527pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Abhorsen] Reprint (Allen & Unwin Australia 2001) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Abhorsen” series.


Mister Monday Garth Nix (Collins 0-00-717501-9, Jan 2004, £5.99, 445pp, tp) [Keys to the Kingdom] Reprint (Scholastic 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, the first of seven in “The Keys to the Kingdom”. [First U.K. edition]


Measle and the Dragodon Ian Ogilvy (Oxford University Press 0-19-271953-X, Oct 2004, £6.99, 326pp, tp, cover by Chris Mould) [Measle] Humorous young-adult fantasy novel, a sequel to Measle and the Wrathmonk. Illustrated by Chris Mould.


No Traveller Returns Paul Park (PS Publishing 1-904619-02-9, Aug 2004, £10.00, 74pp, tp, cover by Edward Miller) Fantasy novella about the afterlife. Introduction by Elizabeth Hand. This is a limited edition of 500, signed by Park; a hardcover edition of 300 (-02-9, £25.00) is also available. Available from Hamilton House, 4 Park Ave., Harrogate, HG2 9BQ, UK; [www.pspublishing.co.uk].


Wolf Brother Michelle Paver (Orion Children’s Books 1-84255-170-1, Nov 2004, £8.99, 233pp, hc, cover by John Fordham) [Chronicles of Ancient Darkness] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in the “Chronicles of Ancient Darkness”.


The Little Gentleman Philippa Pearce (Penguin/Puffin UK 0-141-38090-X, Oct 2004, £9.99, 147pp, hc, cover by Patrick Benson) Young-adult fantasy novel. Illustrated by Patrick Benson.


Time Hunter: The Tunnel at the End of the Light Stefan Petrucha (Telos 1-903889-37-5, Mar 2004, £7.99, 104pp, tp, cover by Matthew Laznicka & Nathan Skreslet) [Time Hunter] Novelization, the second featuring Honoré Lechasseur, a character introduced in a “Doctor Who” novelization. A signed, limited hardback edition (1-903889-38-3, £25.00) was announced but not seen. Available from 61 Elgar Avenue, Tolworth, Surrey KT5 9JP.


The Emperor Mage Tamora Pierce (Scholastic UK 0-439-96806-2, Aug 2004, £5.99, 245pp, tp, cover by Liselotte Watkins) [Immortals] Reprint (Scholastic UK 1994) YA fantasy novel, third in “The Immortals” quartet.


The Realms of the Gods Tamora Pierce (Scholastic UK 0-439-96805-4, Aug 2004, £5.99, 231pp, tp, cover by Liselotte Watkins) [Immortals] Reprint (Scholastic UK 1996) YA fantasy novel, fourth in “The Immortals” quartet.


Song of the Lioness Tamora Pierce (Scholastic UK 0-439-96821-6, Jun 2004, £9.99, 838pp, tp) [Song of the Lioness] Reprint (SFBC 2002) omnibus of the four “Alanna” books: Alanna: The First Adventure (1983), In the Hand of the Goddess (1984), The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986), and Lioness Rampant (1988). [First U.K. edition]


Trickster’s Choice Tamora Pierce (Scholastic UK 0-439-96808-9, Sep 2004, £12.99, 453pp, hc, cover by Liselotte Watkins) [Alianne] Reprint (Random House 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a series of two set in the world of Tortall. Alanna’s teenaged daughter Alianne has a knack for spying. [First U.K. edition]


Wild Magic Tamora Pierce (Scholastic UK 0-439-96804-6, Aug 2004, £5.99, 251pp, tp, cover by Liselotte Watkins) [Immortals] Reprint (Atheneum 1992) YA fantasy novel, first in “The Immortals” quartet.


The Wolf-Speaker Tamora Pierce (Scholastic UK 0-439-96807-0, Aug 2004, £5.99, 237pp, tp, cover by Liselotte Watkins) [Immortals] Reprint (Atheneum 1993) YA fantasy novel, second in “The Immortals” quartet.


The Pack Tom Pow (Definitions 0-09-947563-4, Aug 2004, £4.99, x+243pp, tp) Young-adult post-holocaust SF novel set in a city divided into zones and territories.


The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55202-X, Oct 2004, £5.99, 319pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [DiscworldDiscworld] Reissue (Doubleday UK 2001) humorous young-adult fantasy novel. Book 28 of the “Discworld” series. Second printing.


The Carpet People Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55105-8, Oct 2004, £5.99, 250pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) Reissue (Colin Smythe 1971) humorous young-adult fantasy novel. This is the extensively revised (Doubleday UK 1992) edition. Third printing.


The Colour of Magic Terry Pratchett (Doubleday UK 0-385-60864-0, Sep 2004, £12.99, 287pp, hc) [Discworld] Reprint (Colin Smythe 1983) humorous fantasy novel, first in the “Discworld” series. This is a “21st Anniversary Edition.”


Diggers Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55101-5, Oct 2004, £5.99, 221pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Nomes] Reissue (Doubleday UK 1990) humorous young-adult fantasy novel. Book two of the “Nomes” trilogy. Third printing.


Equal Rites Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-15260-9, Sep 2004, £6.99, 285pp, tp) [Discworld] Reissue (Gollancz 1987) humorous fantasy novel. Book three of the “Discworld” series. Rejacketed for adults. 23rd printing.


Going Postal Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Doubleday UK 0-385-60342-8, Oct 2004, £17.99, 352pp, hc, cover by Paul Kidby) [Discworld: Moist von Lipwig] Humorous fantasy novel. Volume 33 in the “Discworld” series. Simultaneous with the US (HarperCollins) edition.


A Hat Full of Sky Terry Pratchett (Doubleday UK 0-385-60736-9, Apr 2004, £12.99, 352pp, hc, cover by Paul Kidby) [Discworld: Tiffany Aching] Young-adult humorous fantasy novel. Book 32 in the “Discworld” series, and the second “Tiffany Aching” novel after The Wee Free Men. The US (HarperCollins) edition is due June 1.


Johnny and the Bomb Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55104-X, Oct 2004, £5.99, 264pp, tp, cover by hen) [Johnny Maxwell] Reissue (Doubleday UK 1996) humorous young-adult SF novel. Revised edition. Book three of the “Johnny Maxwell” series. Third printing.


Johnny and the Dead Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55106-6, Oct 2004, £5.99, 232pp, tp, cover by hen) [Johnny Maxwell] Reissue (Doubleday UK 1993) humorous young-adult fantasy novel. Book two of the “Johnny Maxwell” series. Third printing.


The Light Fantastic Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-15259-5, Sep 2004, £6.99, 285pp, tp) [Discworld] Reissue (Colin Smythe 1986) humorous fantasy novel. Book two of the “Discworld” series.


Monstrous Regiment Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-14941-1, Oct 2004, £6.99, 494pp, pb, cover by Paul Kidby) [Discworld] Reprint (HarperCollins; Doubleday UK 2003) humorous fantasy novel. Volume 31 in the “Discworld” series.


Mort Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-15261-7, Sep 2004, £6.99, 317pp, tp) [Discworld] Reissue (Gollancz 1987) humorous fantasy novel. Book four of the “Discworld” series.


Only You Can Save Mankind Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55103-1, Oct 2004, £5.99, 238pp, tp, cover by hen) [Johnny Maxwell] Reissue (Doubleday UK 1992) humorous young-adult fantasy novel. Book one of the “Johnny Maxwell” series. Third printing.


Pyramids Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-15264-1, Sep 2004, £6.99, 183pp, tp) [Discworld] Reissue (Gollancz 1989 as Pyramids (The Book of Going Forth)) humorous fantasy novel. Book seven of the “Discworld” series.


Sourcery Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-15262-5, Sep 2004, £6.99, 334pp, tp) [Discworld] Reissue (Gollancz 1988) humorous fantasy novel. Book five of the “Discworld” series.


Truckers Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55100-7, Oct 2004, £5.99, 267pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Nomes] Reissue (Doubleday UK 1989) humorous young-adult fantasy novel. Book one of the “Nomes” trilogy. Fifth printing.


The Wee Free Men Terry Pratchett (Corgi 0-552-54905-3, Feb 2004, £5.99, 318pp, tp, cover by Paul Kidby) [Discworld: Tiffany Aching] Reprint (Doubleday UK 2003) young-adult humorous fantasy novel. Volume 30 in the “Discworld” series, and first of the “Tiffany Aching” books.


Wings Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-55102-3, Oct 2004, £4.99, 237pp, tp) [Nomes] Reissue (Doubleday UK 1990) humorous young-adult fantasy novel. Book three of the “Nomes” trilogy. Third printing.


Wyrd Sisters Terry Pratchett (Transworld/Corgi 0-552-15263-3, Sep 2004, £6.99, 365pp, tp) [Discworld] Reissue (Gollancz 1988) humorous fantasy novel. Book six of the “Discworld” series. 20th printing.


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