The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

Books, Listed by Author

SIMMONS, DAN (stories) (chron.) (continued)

• * _The Fall of Hyperion (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07638-0, Dec 2005, £7.99, 535pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) [Hyperion] Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1990) epic far-future SF novel. Second book in the Hyperion Quartet after Hyperion.
• * _Hyperion (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07637-2, Dec 2005, £7.99, 473pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) [Hyperion] Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1989) epic far-future SF novel. First book of the Hyperion Quartet.
• * _Ilium (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-81792-6, Jul 2005, $7.99, 731pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Ilium] Reprint (Subterranean Press 2003) far-future SF novel, a re-telling of The Iliad, among many other things.
• * *Olympos (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07262-8, Jun 2005, £10.99, 690pp, tp, cover by Larry Rotant) [Ilium] SF novel, sequel to Ilium. A hardcover edition (-07261-X, £17.99) was announced but not seen.
• * *Olympos (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97894-6, Jul 2005, $25.95, 691pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Ilium] Far-future SF novel, a retelling of The Iliad, among many other things. This was scheduled for July, but received in May, and is at least simultaneous with the Gollancz 6/05 edition.
• * _Olympos (SFBC #1186165, Aug 2005, $12.99, 737pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Ilium] Reprint (Gollancz 2005) SF novel, sequel to Ilium. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
• * _Olympos (Subterranean Press 159606-038-7, Aug 2005, $75.00, 899pp, hc) [Ilium] Reprint (Eos 2005) science fiction novel, sequel to Ilium, a retelling of The Iliad, and many other things. This is a signed, leatherbound limited edition of 724; a traycased, lettered edition of 26 is also available. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].
• * _Song of Kali (Orion/Gollancz 0-575-07659-3, Mar 2005, £7.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Richard Carr) Reprint (Bluejay 1985) dark fantasy novel, winner of the World Fantasy Award. Volume 44 in the “Fantasy Masterworks” series.

SIMMONS, WILLIAM MARK (chron.)

• * _Dead on My Feet (Baen 1-4165-0910-0, Oct 2005, $7.99, 546pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Chris Csejthe] Reprint (Baen 2003) humorous horror novel, sequel to One Foot in the Grave.
• * *Habeas Corpses (Baen 1-4165-0913-5, Nov 2005, $22.00, 403pp, hc, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Chris Csejthe] Humorous horror novel, third in series begun in One Foot in the Grave.

SIMPSON, M. J. (chron.)

• * _Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams (Justin, Charles & Co. 1-932112-35-9, May 2005, $14.99, 418 + xxv, tp) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2003) non-fiction, biography. This follows the Justin Charles 2003 first US edition with its updated introduction and foreword by Neil Gaiman. Includes notes and index. Justin, Charles & Co., 20 Park Plaza, Suite 909, Boston MA 02116; 617-426-4406; [www.justincharlesbooks.com]. [Adams]
• * _The Hitchhiker’s Guide (Simon & Schuster UK/Pocket Essentials 1-904048-46-3, Apr 2005, £4.99, 160pp, pb) Reprint (Pocket Essentials 2001) reference book. Completely rewritten from the original to concentrate on the new movie, rather than the general look at Douglas Adams’ overall work. Includes a new foreword by Simon Jones. The copyright does not mention the original edition. (Contents)

SIMPSON, PATRICIA (chron.)

• * *The Dark Horse (Tor 0-765-35324-5, Nov 2005, $6.99, 366pp, pb) [Forbidden Tarot] Dark fantasy romance, second in The Forbidden Tarot series. A psychic female code expert helps hunt for the Fountain of Youth with a cursed tarot deck and a group that includes a shapechanger and the Egyptian god Set.
• * *The Dark Lord (Tor 0-765-34861-6, Jan 2005, $6.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Judy York) Dark fantasy romance. A woman learns one of the men in her life may be the embodiment of the deadly Forbidden Tarot. This is copyrighted 2003, but no previous publication is known.

SIMS, KASSANDRA (chron.)

• * *The Midnight Work (Tor 0-765-35394-6, Dec 2005, $6.99, 355pp, pb) Contemporary dark fantasy novel. Sophie’s Christmas is complicated by her turning into a vampire and a threat from a crazy death fairy.

SIMS, MICHAEL P. N., ed. (1952- ) (stories) (chron.)

• * _Darkness Rising 2005 (with L. H. Maynard) See entry under L. H. Maynard

SINCLAIR, LINNEA (chron.)

• * _An Accidental Goddess (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58799-4, Jan 2006, $6.99, 434pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley) Reprint (LTDBooks 2002 as by Megan Sybil Baker) science fantasy novel. This is copyrighted 2006 with no indication of a previous edition.
• * _Finders Keepers (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58798-6, May 2005, $6.99, 453pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley) Reprint (Novel Books Inc. 2001) science fiction novel. A space trader gets some help from a military officer stuck on an enemy planet.
• * _Gabriel’s Ghost (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58797-8, Nov 2005, $6.99, 447pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley) [Chasidah Bergren] SF novel. Space pilot Chasidah Bergren, convicted of a crime she didn’t commit, escapes with the help of a ghost from her past. Reprint (LtdBooks 2002 as by Megan Sybil Baker). This has been revised and has a different final chapter.

SINGER, NICKY (chron.)

• * *The Innocent’s Story (Oxford University Press 0-19-275449-1, Oct 2005, £12.99, 217pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel. The spirit of a murdered girl discovers her killer is about to strike again.

SINGLETON, LINDA JOY (chron.)

• * *Sea Switch (Llewellyn 0-7387-0712-0, Sep 2005, $5.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Mike Harper) [Strange Encounters] Young-adult fantasy novel in the Strange Encounters series. Cassie is tricked into trading bodies with a mermaid. The author also writes as L.J. Singleton. Available from Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].
• * *The Seer: Last Dance (Llewellyn 0-7387-0638-8, Jun 2005, $5.99, 242pp, pb) [Seer] Young-adult fantasy mystery, second in a series about a psychic teen. A ghost teen wants Sabine to investigate her death 50 years ago. The author also writes as L.J. Singleton. Available from Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].
• * *The Seer: Witch Ball (Llewellyn 0-7387-0821-6, Jan 2006, $5.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Lisa Novak) [Seer] Young-adult fantasy mystery, third in a series about a psychic teen. Sabine volunteers to help run the psychic booth at the school carnival. The author also writes as L.J. Singleton. Available from Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].

SIZEMORE, SUSAN (1951- ) (stories) (chron.)

• * *Crave the Night (Pocket 1-4165-1083-4, Sep 2005, $13.95, 679pp, tp, cover by Tom Hallman) [I Burn for You] Omnibus of three vampire romance novels in a series: I Burn for You (2003), I Thirst for You (2004), and I Hunger for You (2005). (Contents)
• * *I Hunger for You (Pocket Star 0-7434-6744-2, Apr 2005, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Tom Hallman) [I Burn for You] Vampire romance novel, third in the series begun in I Burn for You.

SKETCHLEY, MARTIN (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _The Affinity Trap (Simon & Schuster/Pocket UK 0-7434-6848-1, Mar 2005, £6.99, 306pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) [Structure] Reprint (Simon & Schuster UK 2004) SF novel, the first in the Structure series.
• * +The Affinity Trap (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-339-4, Sep 2005, $15.00, 304pp, tp, cover by Dave Seeley) [Structure] Science fiction novel, the first book of the Structure series. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 2/04).
• * *The Destiny Mask (Simon & Schuster UK 0-7432-5680-8, Mar 2005, £10.99, 369pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Structure] SF novel. Book two in the Structure series.

SKURZYNSKI, GLORIA (chron.)

• * *The Revolt (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-84265-1, Jun 2005, $16.95, 247pp, hc) [Virtual War Chronologs] Young-adult SF novel, third in the “Virtual War Chronologs.”

SKYE, OBERT (chron.)

• * *Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo (Shadow Mountain 1-59038-369-9, Apr 2005, $17.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Ben Sowards) Young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a series. An Oklahoma boy is sought by creatures who believe he alone has the power to save the dream land of Foo.

SLATER, LAUREN (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *Blue Beyond Blue: Extraordinary Tales for Ordinary Dilemmas (Norton 0-393-05959-6, Jun 2005, $23.95, 211pp, hc, cover by René Magritte) Original collection of 16 fairy tales for adults. The author, a psychologist, discusses the therapeutic aspects of fairy tales and the process of writing. (Contents)

SLAVIN, JULIA (chron.)

• * *Carnivore Diet (Norton 0-393-05998-7, Jul 2005, $23.95, 296pp, hc) Surreal fantasy novel. A jailed congressman’s wife must deal with a mythical beast hanging around.

SLEATOR, WILLIAM (Warner, III) (1945- ) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *The Boy Who Couldn’t Die (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-8790-2, Mar 2005, $6.95, 161pp, hc) Reprint (Amulet 2004) young-adult horror novel.
• * _The Green Futures of Tycho (Tor/Starscape 0-765-35238-9, Oct 2005, $5.99, 121pp, tp, cover by James Jean) Reprint (Dutton 1981) young-adult SF novel. This includes a reader’s guide.
• * *The Last Universe (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-5858-9, Apr 2005, $16.95, 215pp, hc) Young-adult SF horror novel. A brother and sister discover a strange maze that can change reality.

SMEDMAN, LISA (chron.)

• * _Forgotten Realms: Extinction (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3596-0, Feb 2005, $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2004) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, fourth 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: Viper’s Kiss (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3616-9, Mar 2005, $6.99, 306pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Forgotten Realms: House of Serpents] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Second volume in the “House of Serpents” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

SMITH, CLARK ASHTON (1893-1961) (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *Star Changes (Darkside Press 0-9740589-7-1, 2005, $45.00, 234pp, hc, cover by Allen Koszowski) SF novel. Limited to 525 copies, of which 500 have been offered for sale. (Contents) [ed: Scott Connors] [ed: Ronald S. Hilger]

SMITH, CLINT (chron.)

• * *Infusion (ASI Publishing 0-9759271-0-8, Dec 2004, $6.50, 319pp, pb) SF novel. Aliens seek to illegally extract resources from Earth. ASI Publishing, 12 Brandywine Drive, Warwick NY 10990.

SMITH, D. W. “PROF”; see under Smith, Dean Wesley (stories) (chron.)

SMITH, DEAN WESLEY (1950- ) (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *All Eve’s Hallows (Phobos Impact 0-9720026-6-9, Sep 2005, $13.95, 250pp, tp) [City Knights] Fantasy novel, first in the City Knights series about an ancient secret organization that protects humanity from the fantastic creatures living hidden among them. New recruit Billie Stein faces the evil sorceress Eve.

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• * *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 8 (with Elisa J. Kassin & Paula M. Block) (Pocket 1-416-50345-5, Jul 2005, $14.95, 371pp, tp, cover by Doug Drexler) [Star Trek] Original Star Trek anthology of 22 stories written by fans as part of a contest (rules included). Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures. (Contents)

SMITH, DOC; see under Smith, Edward E. (chron.)

SMITH, DON G. (chron.)

• * *H.P. Lovecraft in Popular Culture: The Works and Their Adaptations in Film, Television, Music and Games (McFarland 0-7864-2091-X, Dec 2005, $32.00, 173pp, tp) Non-fiction, a listing of Lovecraft’s works, notable works by others in the Cthulhu Mythos, and various adaptations. Listings for movies and TV go into the most length with descriptions and critical comments. Includes bibliography and index. Order from McFarland & Company, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com]. [Lovecraft]

SMITH, E(dward) E(lmer) “DOC”; (1890-1965) (chron.)

• * _Triplanetary (ibooks 1-4165-0408-7, Feb 2005, $6.99, 240pp, pb) [Lensman] Reprint (Fantasy Press 1948) SF novel, first in the Lensman series.

SMITH, JEFF (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _Bone: Out from Boneville (Scholastic/Graphix 0-439-70640-8, Mar 2005, $9.99, 138pp, tp, cover by Jeff Smith) Reprint (Cartoon Books 1995) graphic novel, the first collection of the b&w epic fantasy comic book, now appearing for the first time in color.
• * _Bone: The Great Cow Race (Scholastic/Graphix 0-439-70639-4, Aug 2005, $9.99, 132pp, tp, cover by Jeff Smith) Reprint (Cartoon Books 1996) graphic novel, the second collection of the b&w epic fantasy comic book, now appearing for the first time in color. A hardcover edition (-70624-6, $18.95) is also available.

SMITH, JEFFREY D., ed. (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _The James Tiptree Award Anthology 2 (with Karen Joy Fowler, Pat Murphy & Deborah L. Notkin) See entry under Karen Joy Fowler.

SMITH, JOHN; see under Anon.

• * _Phantoms at the Phil [as by Anonymous] See entry under Anonymous.

SMITH, MATTHEW (chron.)

• * +Judge Dredd: The Final Cut (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-135-8, Mar 2005, $6.99, 248pp, pb, cover by Dylan Teague) [Judge Dredd] Novelization based on the world of the comics. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. First US edition (Black Flame 2/05).

SMITH, MICHAEL MARSHALL (1965- ); see pseudonym Michael Marshall (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

SMITH, (Cameron) MITCHELL (1935- ) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _Moonrise (Tor 0-765-34059-3, Feb 2005, $7.99, 475pp, pb, cover by Michael Koelsch) [Sam Monroe] Reprint (Forge 2004) post-holocaust SF novel, third in the series begun in Snowfall.

SMITH, ROBERT PETER (1956- ); see under Morwood, Peter (stories) (chron.)

SMITH, SHERWOOD; pseudonym of Christine I. Smith Lowentrout, (1951- ) (chron.)

• * *The Emerald Wand of Oz (HarperCollins 0-06-029607-0, Jun 2005, $16.99, 262pp, hc, cover by William Stout) [Oz] Young-adult contemporary fantasy set in L. Frank Baum’s Oz. Modern-day descendants of Dorothy Gale travel to Oz. Illustrated by William Stout.
• * *Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda: Paradise Drift (Tor 0-765-30488-0, Nov 2005, $24.95, 285pp, hc) [Andromeda] Novelization based on the TV series. Copyrighted by Tribune Entertainment Company and Fireworks Entertainment.

SNEED, VINCENT, ed. (stories) (chron.)

• * *Dark Furies: Weird Tales of Beauties and Beasts (Die Monster Die 0-9759904-1-1, Sep 2005, $14.95, 261pp, tp, cover by Scott Lewis) Original anthology of 15 stories about women and monsters. Introduction by Adam P. Knave. Die Monster Die Books, 5082 E. Federal St., Baltimore MD 21205; [www.diemonsterdie.com]. (Contents)

SNELL, D. L., ed. (stories) (chron.)

• * *The Undead (with Elija Hall) (Permuted Press 0976555948, Oct 2005, $13.99, 260pp, tp) (Contents)

SNIEGOSKI, THOMAS E. (chron.)

• * _Outcast: Dragon Secrets (with Christopher Golden) See entry under Christopher Golden.
• * _Outcast: Ghostfire (with Christopher Golden) See entry under Christopher Golden.
• * _Outcast: Wurm War (with Christopher Golden) See entry under Christopher Golden.
• * _Tears of the Furies (with Christopher Golden) See entry under Christopher Golden.

SNOW, ALAN (chron.)

• * *Here Be Monsters! (Oxford University Press 0-19-271964-5, Sep 2005, £12.99, 544pp, hc, cover by Alan Snow) [Ratbridge Chronicles] Humorous young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in the The Ratbridge Chronicles. Illustrated throughout by the author. A first novel. A “restricted” edition (-271992-0) was announced but not seen.

SNYDER, MARIA V. (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *Poison Study (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80230-7, Oct 2005, $19.95, 361pp, hc) [Poison Study] Fantasy romance novel. A condemned prisoner accepts a job as a food taster. A first novel.

SNYDER, MIDORI (Madeleine) (1954- ) (stories) (chron.)

• * _Beldan’s Fire (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240348-2, Jun 2005, $7.99, 376pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) [*Queen’s Quarter] Reprint (Unwin 1990) young-adult fantasy, the third book in the Oran trilogy.
• * _Hannah’s Garden (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240135-8, Apr 2005, $6.99, 247pp, tp, cover by Steven Kenny) Reprint (Viking 2003) young-adult fantasy. Cassie discovers the old family home is the center of a battle between two supernatural clans.
• * _New Moon (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240349-0, Jun 2005, $6.99, 280pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) [*Queen’s Quarter] Reprint (Ace 1989) young-adult fantasy, the first book in the Oran (or The Queen’s Quarter) trilogy.
• * _Sadar’s Keep (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240345-8, Jun 2005, $6.99, 341pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) [*Queen’s Quarter] Reprint (Unwin 1990) young-adult fantasy, the second book in the Oran trilogy.

SNYDER, ZILPHA KEATLEY (1927- ) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *The Magic Nation Thing (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-73085-3, Aug 2005, $15.95, 164pp, hc, cover by Tim Jessell) Young-adult fantasy. A girl who doesn’t want to believe in magic has “hunches” that could help her detective mother solve an important case.

SOESBEE, REE (chron.)

• * *DragonLance: The New Adventures: Elidor Trilogy, Volume One: Crown of Thieves (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3833-1, Nov 2005, $5.99, 240pp, tp, cover by Vinod Rams) [DragonLance: New Adventures: Elidor] Young-adult novelization, the first book in a sub-series and tenth overall in the series based on the roleplaying games. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.