The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Wild Things Charles Coleman Finlay (Subterranean Press 1-59606-030-1, Oct 2005, $25.00, 231pp, hc, cover by Cory & Catska Ench) Collection of 14 stories, one original. Afterword by the author. A signed, limited edition ($40.00) with added chapbook is also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

The Body Snatchers Jack Finney (SFBC/The Stephen King Horror Library #1179476, Jun 2005, $10.99, 216pp, hc) Reprint (Dell 1955) SF horror novel. The text follows the 1978 revised edition, with a 1981 introduction by Stephen King. This is part of The Stephen King Horror Library, available through the SFBC; it has ISBN 1-58288-180-4, lacks a price, and has the book club number on the back jacket.

The Oracle Betrayed Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins 0-06-057159-4, Mar 2005, $6.99, 332pp, tp, cover by Nenad Jakesevic) [Oracle Prophecies] Reprint (Hodder Silver 2003 as The Oracle) young-adult fantasy novel, the first in “The Oracle Prophecies” series.

Snow-walker Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-072476-5, Sep 2005, $7.99, 625pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Snow Walker] Reprint (Red Fox 2003 as The Snow-walker Trilogy) 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).

The Sphere of Secrets Catherine Fisher (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 0-06-057161-6, Jun 2005, $16.99, 370pp, hc, cover by Nenad Jakesevic) [Oracle Prophecies] Young-adult fantasy novel, the second in a “The Oracle Prophecies” series set in a land combining elements out of the ancient worlds of Egypt and Greece. First US edition (Hodder Children’s Books 2/04 as The Archon).

The Rose of the World Jude Fisher (DAW 0-7564-0187-9, Feb 2005, $23.95, 576pp, hc, cover by Matthew Stawicki) [Fool’s Gold] Fantasy novel, third in the “Fool’s Gold” trilogy. Fisher is a pen name for Jane Johnson.

The Rose of the World Jude Fisher (SFBC #1180933, Mar 2005, $11.99, 576pp, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Fool’s Gold] Reprint (DAW 2005) fantasy novel, third in the Fool’s Gold trilogy. Fisher is a pen name for Jane Johnson. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Midnight Blue Pauline Fisk (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-998-3, May 2005, $6.95, 217pp, tp) Reprint (Lion 1990) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Red Judge Pauline Fisk (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-942-8, Nov 2005, $16.95, 202pp, hc, cover by Drew Willis) Young-adult fantasy novel. Zed is convinced a figure out of Welsh legend is hunting him. First US edition (Bloomsbury 1/05).

Subterranean Worlds: A Critical Anthology ed. Peter Fitting (Wesleyan University Press 0-8195-6723-X, Dec 2004, $29.95, 224 + xiii, hc) Critical anthology with excerpts from 20 works about the hollow earth, from precursors as far back as 1665 to Jules Verne’s Voyage to the Center of the Earth, and beyond, with introduction and extensive critical commentary by Fitting. Includes notes, index, and bibliography. Order from University Press of New England, Order Dept., 37 Lafayette St., Lebanon NH 03766-1405; 800-421-1561; [www.wesleyan.edu/wespress].

The Ranger’s Apprentice, Book One: The Ruins of Gorlan John Flanagan (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-24454-9, Jun 2005, $15.99, 249pp, hc, cover by John Blackford) [Ranger’s Apprentice] Young-adult fantasy, first in the “Ranger’s Apprentice” series. Too small to be a warrior-hero, Will joins the Rangers as Lord Morgarath threatens the kingdom. First US edition (Random House Australia 11/04).

Shards of Faith Heather Lee Fleming (Carnifex Press 0-9759727-3-1, Apr 2006, $4.95, 56pp, ph) Chapbook original vampire novella. A vampire Will Scarlet helps Robin Hood fight the evil undead. Order from Carnifex Press, PO Box 1686, Ormond Beach FL 32175; [www.carnifexpress.com]; add $1.00 shipping; checks to Armand Rosamilia.

Havoc After Dark Robert Fleming (Kensington/Dafina 0-7582-0576-7, Apr 2005, $6.99, 319pp, pb) Reprint (Sadorian Publications 2002, not seen) collection of 14 horror stories. Foreword by Tananarive Due.

Interrupted Music: The Making of Tolkien’s Mythology Verlyn Flieger (Kent State University Press 0-87338-824-0, Apr 2005, $18.00, 172 + xv, tp, cover by Ted Nasmith) Non-fiction, a critical examination of Tolkien as a mythmaker as seen in The Silmarillion. Order from Kent State University Press, PO Box 5190, Kent OH 44242-0001; [www.kentstateuniversitypress.com]. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

The Rivers of War Eric Flint (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46567-9, May 2005, $25.95, 489pp, hc, cover by Gene Mollica) [Trail of Glory] Alternate-history SF novel of the War of 1812.

1634: The Galileo Affair Eric Flint & Andrew Dennis (Baen 0-7434-9919-0, Aug 2005, $7.99, 675pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [1632] Reprint (Baen 2004) SF novel in the series begun in 1632.

The Course of Empire Eric Flint & K. D. Wentworth (Baen 0-7434-9893-3, Mar 2005, $7.99, 664pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Jao] Reprint (Baen 2003) military SF novel of an alien-controlled Earth.

Ring of Fire ed. Eric Flint (Baen 1-4165-0908-9, Oct 2005, $7.99, 722pp, pb, cover by Dru Blair) [1632] Reprint (Baen 2004) anthology of 15 alternate-history stories set in the world of Flint’s 1632.

Eberron: Marked for Death Matt Forbeck (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3610-X, Mar 2005, $6.99, 377pp, pb, cover by Adam Rex) [Eberron: Lost Mark] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the first in “The Lost Mark” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Warhammer: Blood Bowl Matt Forbeck (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-200-1, Sep 2005, $7.99, 400pp, pb, cover by Max Bertolini) [Warhammer] Novelization based on the fantasy football game using Warhammer character types. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. First US edition (Black Library UK 8/05).

Warhammer: Blood Bowl: Dead Ball Matt Forbeck (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-201-X, Jan 2006, $7.99, 404pp, pb, cover by Max Bertolini) [Warhammer: Blood Bowl] Novelization based on the fantasy football game using Warhammer character types. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (12/05) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

The Girl in the Glass Jeffrey Ford (HarperCollins/Dark Alley 0-06-621127-1, Aug 2005, $13.95, tp) Borderline fantasy/mainstream novel of fraudulent — or maybe not so fraudulent — psychics in the Depression.

Companion to Narnia, Revised and Expanded Paul F. Ford (HarperSanFrancisco 0-06-079127-6, Jun 2005, $16.95, 528 + xxvi, tp, cover by Dave Stevenson) Reprint (Harper & Row 1980) non-fiction, a guide to the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. This is a revised fifth edition with a new preface by Ford outlining changes made in each edition, the last in 1994; this claims to be “thoroughly revised” and adds 21 new or significantly altered entries in the encyclopedic section. [C. S. Lewis]

Pocket Companion to Narnia Paul F. Ford (HarperSanFrancisco 0-06-079128-4, Jul 2005, $9.95, 366 + xivi, tp, cover by Dave Stevenson) [Narnia] Young-adult non-fiction guide to the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, a cut-down version of Ford’s Companion to Narnia originally published in 1980 and currently in a 2005 revised fifth edition. [C. S. Lewis]

Daughters of an Emerald Dusk Katherine V. Forrest (Alyson 1-55583-823-5, Apr 2005, $13.95, 196pp, tp) [Daughters] Lesbian SF novel, third in a trilogy begun in Daughter of a Coral Dawn about a colony world settled by women only. Order from Alyson Publications, PO Box 4371, Los Angeles CA 90078-4371; orders 800-464-4574; [www.alyson.com]; e-mail: [mail@alyson.com].

The Witches of Bailiwick Sandra Forrester (Barron’s 0-7641-3025-0, Feb 2005, $4.95, 228pp, tp, cover by Nancy Lane) [Beatrice Bailey] Young-adult fantasy novel, the fifth in the Adventures of Beatrice Bailey.

The Tower of Ravens Kate Forsyth (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46032-4, Jun 2005, $7.99, 439pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Rhiannon’s Ride] Fantasy novel, the first in the “Rhiannon’s Ride” series, set in the world of Eileanan. Half-human Rhiannon must flee her mother’s people, the satyricorns, and find a place in the human world. First US edition (Random House Australia 6/04).

The Day of the Dissonance Alan Dean Foster (ibooks 1-4165-0426-5, Apr 2005, $6.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Scott Grimando) [Spellsinger] Reprint (Phantasia 1984) fantasy novel, book three in the “Spellsinger” series.

The Hour of the Gate Alan Dean Foster (ibooks 0-7434-9829-1, Jan 2005, $6.99, 300pp, pb, cover by John Howe) [Spellsinger] Reprint (Warner 1984) fantasy novel, book two in the “Spellsinger” series. This first appeared together with book one in a Phantasia Press 1983 edition.

The Light-Years Beneath My Feet Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46128-2, Jul 2005, $23.95, 245pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) [Taken] SF novel, volume two of the “Taken” trilogy.

Lost and Found Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46127-4, Jun 2005, $6.99, 240pp, pb) [Taken] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) SF novel, volume one of the “Taken” trilogy.

Running from the Deity Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46159-2, Nov 2005, $24.95, 255pp, hc, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] SF novel, 11th in the Pip and Flinx series. Flinx is mistaken for a god when he stops for repairs on a primitive planet.

Running from the Deity Alan Dean Foster (SFBC #1191267, Nov 2005, $12.50, 255pp, hc, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] Reprint (Del Rey 2005) SF novel, #11 in the Pip and Flinx series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Sliding Scales Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46158-4, Oct 2005, $6.99, 257pp, pb, cover by Robert Hunt) [Pip & Flinx] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) SF novel in the “Pip & Flinx” series.

Atomik Aztek Sesshu Foster (City Lights 0-87286-440-5, Dec 2005, $15.95, 203pp, tp, cover by Ignacio Bravo) Alternate history novel of a world where Aztecs rule the European invaders, and one man whose life begins to cross over into our world. City Lights, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133; [www.citylights.com].

The Souls of Cyberfolk: Posthumanism as Vernacular Theory Thomas Foster (University of Minnesota Press 0-8166-3406-8, May 2005, $24.95, 312 + xxix, tp) Non-fiction, a critical exploration of cyberpunk from its literary origins to cultural phenomenon, the concept of posthumans, and issues of identity in virtual reality. A hardcover edition (-3405-X, $74.95) was announced but not seen. Order from University of Minnesota Press, 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 290, Minneapolis MN 55401-2520; [www.upress.umn.edu].

Full Dark House Christopher Fowler (Bantam 0-553-58714-5, Jun 2005, $6.99, 465pp, pb) [Bryant & May] Reprint (Doubleday UK 2003) gothic mystery featuring detectives Bryant and May.

Seventy-Seven Clocks Christopher Fowler (Bantam 0-553-58715-3, Dec 2005, $6.99, 496pp, pb) [Bryant & May] Gothic mystery featuring detectives Bryant and May of the Peculiar Crimes Unit. First US edition (Doubleday UK 9/05).

The Water Room Christopher Fowler (Bantam 0-553-80389-1, Jun 2005, $24.00, 356pp, hc, cover by Chris Spollen) [Bryant & May] Gothic mystery featuring the decrepit detectives Bryant and May. First US edition (Doubleday UK 9/04).

The Jane Austen Book Club Karen Joy Fowler (Penguin/Plume 0-452-28653-0, May 2005, $14.00, 288pp, tp, cover by Amanda Dewey) Reprint (Putnam 2004) associational contemporary comedy of manners.

The James Tiptree Award Anthology 2 ed. Karen Joy Fowler, Pat Murphy, Debbie Notkin & Jeffrey D. Smith (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-31-7, Jan 2006, $14.95, 250 + xvi, tp) Anthology of seven Tiptree Award-winning and shortlisted stories, excerpts from two novels, an original biographical essay on Tiptree and a letter in which (s)he explains why he writes, a GoH speech by Nalo Hopkinson, and an essay by Gwyneth Jones. Introduction by Notkin.

Alas, Babylon Pat Frank (Harper Perennial Modern Classics 0-06-074187-2, Jul 2005, $12.95, 323 + xvi, tp) Reprint (Lippincott 1959) classic post-holocaust SF novel. This has a new foreword by David Brin.

Tales of Taormin: Fire Get, Fire Lord Cheryl J. Franklin (DAW 0-7564-0293-X, Jan 2005, $14.00, 685pp, tp, cover by Richard Hescox) [Magical Tales of the Taormin] Omnibus of two fantasy novels: Fire Lord (1989) and Fire Get (1987).

Forgotten Realms: Maiden of Pain Kameron M. Franklin (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3764-5, Jun 2005, $6.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Marc Fishman) [Forgotten Realms: Priests] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, third in “The Priests” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Conrad’s Lady Leo Frankowski (Baen 1-4165-0919-4, Dec 2005, $25.00, 724pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Conrad Starguard] Omnibus of three SF time-travel novels in the “Conrad Starguard” series: The Flying Warlord (1989), Lord Conrad’s Lady (1990), and Conrad’s Quest for Rubber (1998).

Kren of the Mitchegai Leo Frankowski & Dave Grossman (Baen 1-4165-0902-X, Sep 2005, $7.99, 481pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [New Kashubia] Reprint (Baen 2004) SF novel. Third in the series about the VR mercenaries of New Kashubia.

The Magister’s Mask Deby Fredericks (Dragon Moon Press 1-896944-16-7, Sep 2004, $19.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Theo Black) Fantasy novel. A newly trained Magister must investigate a lord’s murder, clear an innocent man, and appease local spirits. This is dated 2004, but not seen until now. Dragon Moon Press, Box 64312, 5512 4 St. NW, Calgary Alberta Canada T2K 6J0; [www.dragonmoonpress.com].

Conversations with Isaac Asimov ed. Carl Freedman (University Press of Mississippi 1-57806-738-3, Jul 2005, $20.00, 170 + xxvi, tp) Non-fiction collection of interviews with Asimov. Includes chronology, select bibliography, and index. A hardcover edition ($50.00, -737-5) was announced but not seen. University Press of Mississippi, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson MS 39211-6492; [www.upress.state.ms.us]. [Isaac Asimov]

Blue November Storms Brian Freeman (CD Publications 1-58767-110-7, Sep 2005, $30.00, 97pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) Horror novella. A weekend at the lake turns deadly during a meteor shower. This is a signed limited edition of 750. Cemetery Dance Publications, 132-B Industry Lane, Unit 7, Forest Hill MD 21050; [www.cemeterydance.com].

The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book ed. Brian Freeman & Bev Vincent (CD Publications 1-58767-116-6, Jun 2005, $40.00, 402pp, hc, cover by Glenn Chadbourne) Non-fiction, a trivia book with over 1,000 up-to-date questions, some based on illustrations by Glenn Chadbourne. A trade paperback edition (-108-5, $20.00) and a deluxe traycased, lettered edition of 52 ($300.00) are also available. Cemetery Dance Publications, 132-B Industry Lane, Unit 7, Forest Hill MD 21050; [www.cemeterydance.com]. [Stephen King]

A Mankind Witch Dave Freer (Baen 0-7434-9913-1, Jul 2005, $25.00, 344pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Heirs of Alexandria] Fantasy novel, the first solo work set in the world of This Rough Magic and The Shadow of the Lion, both co-authored by Mercedes Lackey & Eric Flint.

Black Sun Rising C. S. Friedman (DAW 0-7564-0314-6, Sep 2005, $15.00, 489pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Coldfire] Reprint (DAW 1991) science fantasy novel.

Crown of Shadows C. S. Friedman (DAW 0-7564-0318-9, Nov 2005, $15.00, 422pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Coldfire] Reprint (DAW 1995) fantasy novel, third in the “Coldfire” trilogy.

When True Night Falls C. S. Friedman (DAW 0-7564-0316-2, Oct 2005, $15.00, 553pp, tp, cover by Michael Whelan) [Coldfire] Reprint (DAW 1993) science fantasy novel, sequel to Black Sun Rising.

The Wilding C. S. Friedman (DAW 0-7564-0202-6, Jul 2005, $7.99, 551pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [In Conquest Born] Reprint (DAW 2004) SF novel, sequel to In Conquest Born.

Aliens: Original Sin Michael Jan Friedman (Dark Horse/DH Press 1-59582-015-9, Oct 2005, $6.99, 253pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Alien] Novelization based on characters from the movies. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Death in Winter Michael Jan Friedman (Pocket 0-7434-9721-X, Sep 2005, $24.95, 320pp, hc) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Amazon Nights Arthur O. Friel (Wildside Press 0-8095-1199-1, Sep 2005, $39.95, 345pp, hc, cover by Mark Wheatley) Collection of nine pulp adventure stories, all originally published in Adventure, some with fantastic elements. Introduction by Darrell Schweitzer. A trade paperback edition (-1198-3, $19.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928; [www.wildsidepress.com].

Attack of the Jazz Giants and Other Stories Gregory Frost (Golden Gryphon Press 1-930846-34-7, Jun 2005, $25.95, 344 + x, hc, cover by Jason Van Hollander) Collection of 14 stories, one original, with notes by the author. Foreword by Karen Joy Fowler and afterword by John Kessel. Illustrated by Jason Van Hollander. Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; 217-384-4205; [www.goldengryphon.com].

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