The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Scorpio Alex McDonough (ibooks 0-7434-9776-7, Jan 2005, $6.99, 164 + 182pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Scorpio] Omnibus of two SF novels in a series about a time-travelling alien on Earth: Scorpio (1990) and Scorpio Rising (1991). The novels are separately paginated.

Triad Terry McGarry (Tor 0-765-30429-5, Nov 2005, $27.95, 447pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Eiden Myr] Fantasy novel, third in the “Eiden Myr” trilogy begun in Illumination.

Magic: The Gathering: Guardian: Saviors of Kamigawa Scott McGough (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3786-6, May 2005, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Magic: The Gathering: Kamigawa Cycle] Novelization based on the world of the card game, the third book in the “Kamigawa Cycle”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

InShadows Chandler McGrew (Dell 0-553-58604-1, Sep 2005, $6.99, 399pp, pb) Horror novel. A detective seeks help from a deaf and blind boy who hears whispers of evil.

InShadows Chandler McGrew (SFBC #1185758, Nov 2005, $10.99, 399pp, pb) Reprint (Dell 2005) horror novel. A detective seeks help from a deaf and blind boy who hears whispers of evil.

Mothers & Other Monsters Maureen F. McHugh (Small Beer Press 1-931520-13-5, Jul 2005, $24.00, 232pp, hc) Collection of 13 stories, one original. McHugh’s first collection. Order from Small Beer Press, 176 Prospect Ave., Northampton MA 01060; [www.lcrw.net]; [info@lcrw.net].

Final Destination: Destination Zero David McIntee (BL Publishing/Black Flame 1-84416-171-4, Apr 2005, $7.99, 392pp, pb) [Final Destination] Novelization, the second in a series based on characters from the horror movie Final Destination. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema.

Blood and Memory Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074758-7, Aug 2005, $14.95, 463pp, tp, cover by Les Petersen) [Quickening] Fantasy novel, the second in “The Quickening” trilogy. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2003).

Myrren’s Gift Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074756-0, Mar 2005, $14.95, 562pp, tp) [Quickening] Fantasy novel, the first in “The Quickening” trilogy. Young general Wyl Thirsk’s life takes some strange turns when he encounters magic. First US edition (Voyager Australia 12/03).

Warhammer: Keepers of the Flame Neil McIntosh (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-186-2, May 2005, $7.99, 402pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Warhammer: Stefan Kumansky] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, the third in the Stefan Kumansky trilogy. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (4/05) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

The Alchemy of MirrorMask Dave McKean & Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins/Collins Design 0-06-082379-8, Oct 2005, $34.95, 208pp, hc, cover by Dave McKean) Art book of design work and other images done by McKean for the movie he directed from a script by Neil Gaiman; both provide commentary here. There are introductions by McKean, Gaiman, and Lisa Henson.

Southern Fire Juliet E. McKenna (Tor 0-765-31411-8, Jul 2005, $25.95, 448pp, hc, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Tales of Einarinn: Aldabreshin Compass] Fantasy novel, the first in a quartet set in the same world as the Tales of Einarinn. The Aldabreshin Archipelago is invaded by southerners wielding wild magic. First US edition (Orbit 10/03).

Southern Fire Juliet E. McKenna (SFBC #1189335, Jul 2005, $12.99, 448pp, hc, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Tales of Einarinn: Aldabreshin Compass] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, the first in a series. This is similar to the Tor 2005 edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Once Upon a Summer Day Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46012-X, Apr 2005, $23.95, 367pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers) Fairy-tale fantasy novel based on “Sleeping Beauty”, second in a series of retellings begun in Once Upon a Winter’s Night.

Red Slippers Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46023-5, Apr 2005, $6.99, 377pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [Mithgar] Reprint (Roc 2004) collection of 12 fantasy stories set in the Mithgar world, the final book in the series.

Tales of Mithgar Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45439-1, Mar 2005, $6.99, 242pp, pb) [Mithgar] Reissue (Roc 1994) collection of ten fantasy stories in the “Mithgar” series. fourth printing.

Alphabet of Thorn Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01243-4, Feb 2005, $14.00, 291pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Reprint (Ace 2004) fantasy novel.

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld Patricia A. McKillip (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205536-3, Jan 2006, $6.95, 343pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone) Reprint (Atheneum 1974) fantasy novel. Winner of the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.

Harrowing the Dragon Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01360-0, Nov 2005, $23.95, 310pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Collection of 15 stories.

Moon-Flash Patricia A. McKillip (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240301-6, Mar 2005, $7.99, 298pp, tp, cover by Steve Stone) [Moon-Flash] Omnibus of two YA SF novels: Moon-Flash (1984) and The Moon and the Face (1985).

Od Magic Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01248-5, Jun 2005, $22.95, 315pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Fantasy novel. A man with an unusual gift with plants is hired as gardener at the wizard Od’s magic school.

Od Magic Patricia A. McKillip (SFBC #1189099, Jul 2005, $11.49, 315pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Reprint (Ace 2005) fantasy novel. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Something Rich and Strange Patricia A. McKillip (ibooks 1-59687-126-1, Oct 2005, $11.95, 179pp, tp, cover by Brian Froud) [Faerielands] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1994) fantasy novel, originally published as part of the “Brian Froud’s Faerielands” series.

Beauty Robin McKinley (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-075310-2, Jul 2005, $6.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Douglas Mullen) Reprint (Harper & Row 1978) young-adult fantasy novel retelling “Beauty and the Beast.”

Deerskin Robin McKinley (Ace 0-441-01239-6, May 2005, $14.00, 375pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1993) fantasy novel.

The Outlaws of Sherwood Robin McKinley (Ace 0-441-01325-2, Oct 2005, $14.00, 360pp, tp) Reprint (Greenwillow 1988) young-adult fantasy novel.

Glass Dragons Sean McMullen (Tor 0-765-34708-3, Feb 2005, $7.99, 529pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Moonworlds Saga] Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, second in the “Moonworlds Saga”, sequel to Voyage of the Shadowmoon.

An Earthly Knight Janet McNaughton (HarperTrophy 0-06-008994-6, Mar 2005, $6.99, 343pp, pb, cover by Gabrielle Revere) Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 2003) young-adult fantasy novel based on the ballad of Tam Lin.

The Secret Under My Skin Janet McNaughton (HarperCollins 0-06-008989-X, Mar 2005, $15.99, 264pp, hc, cover by Matthias Clamer) Young-adult SF novel set in 2368 on an environmentally damaged Earth. First US edition (HarperCollins Canada 2000).

Warhammer 40,000: Nightbringer Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-163-3, Mar 2005, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarines] Reissue (Black Library UK 2002) novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. Second printing.

Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Iron Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-103-X, Mar 2005, $6.99, 318pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000] Reissue (Black Library UK 2002) novelization based on the roleplaying game.

Warhammer: Guardians of the Forest Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-235-4, Oct 2005, $7.99, 414pp, pb, cover by Jeff Johnson) [Warhammer] Novelization based on the roleplaying game. This first US edition (Black Library UK 9/05) has the same ISBN as the UK, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: The Ambassador Chronicles Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-199-4, Aug 2005, $9.99, 464pp, pb) [Warhammer: Ambassador] Omnibus of two novelizations based on the roleplaying game universe: Warhammer: The Ambassador (2003) and Warhammer: Ursun’s Teeth (2004). Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (7/05) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

The Silver Child Cliff McNish (Lerner/Carolrhoda 1-57505-825-1, Apr 2005, $15.95, 192pp, hc) [Silver] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in the Silver sequence. Six children in a garbage dump are mysteriously transformed. First US edition (Orion 8/03).

Context John Meaney (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-335-1, Oct 2005, $25.00, 533pp, hc, cover by Jim Burn) [Nulapeiron Sequence] SF novel, second in the Nulapeiron Sequence. First US edition (Bantam UK 11/02). Order from Pyr, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.pyrsf.com].

Paradox John Meaney (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-308-4, Mar 2005, $25.00, 493pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Nulapeiron Sequence] SF novel, first in the Nulaperion Sequence. First US edition (Bantam UK 6/2000). Order from Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.pyrsf.com].

The Midnight Eye Files: The Amulet William Meikle (KHP Industries/Black Death Books 0-9767914-6-3, Oct 2005, $15.00, 197pp, tp) [Derek Adams] Supernatural detective novel, the first featuring Glasgow PI Derek Adams. A lost heirloom leads to an ancient, Lovecraftian evil. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.khpindustries.com], or from KHP Industries, PO Box 588, Effort PA 18330.

Watchers: Culloden! William Meikle (KHP Industries/Black Death Books 0-9747680-8-1, 2004, $15.00, 228pp, tp) [Watchers] Historical horror novel, third in the “Watchers” trilogy. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.khpindustries.com], or from KHP Industries, PO Box 588, Effort PA 18330.

The Hunter’s Moon O. R. Melling (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-5857-0, May 2005, $16.95, 274pp, hc) [Chronicles of Faerie] Young-adult Celtic fantasy novel, the first book in The Chronicles of Faerie. Gwen must rescue her cousin Findabhair from the King of Faerie. This first US edition (HarperCollins Canada 1993) has been revised.

The Myriad R. M. Meluch (DAW 0-7564-0279-4, Jan 2005, $23.95, 310pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Tour of the Merrimack] Military SF novel, “Tour of the Merrimack” #1. Human enemies unite to fight the aliens of the Hive.

Homecalling and Other Stories: The Complete Solo Short SF of Judith Merril Judith Merril (NESFA Press 1-886778-54-X, Feb 2005, $29.00, 559pp, hc, cover by James Warhola) Collection of 26 stories. Introductions by Elisabeth Carey and Emily Pohl-Weary. Available from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfa.org/press]; add $3.00 postage.

The Martian War Gabriel Mesta (Pocket 0-7434-4639-9, Jun 2005, $23.00, 256pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Science fantasy historical novel, a fictional account of the adventures of H.G. Wells. The author also writes as Kevin J. Anderson.

CUSP Robert A. Metzger (Ace 0-441-01241-8, Jan 2005, $24.95, 517pp, hc, cover by Chris Moore) SF novel. A supercomputer appears to have its own plan for human evolution.

The Water Mirror Kai Meyer (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 0-689-87787-0, Oct 2005, $15.95, 250pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Weiner) [Dark Reflections] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in the Dark Reflections series. Translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford from the German Die Fliessende Koenigin (Loewe 2001). First US edition (Egmont 5/05 as The Flowing Queen).

Twilight Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown 0-316-16017-2, Oct 2005, $17.99, 498pp, hc) [Twilight] Young-adult vampire novel. A first novel.

Mayan Mars Marc André Meyers (Green Grass Press 0-916251-71-3, Dec 2005, $14.95, 279pp, tp) SF novel. Gustavo Chen must stop a mutated Martian virus from destroying humanity in 2012 as predicted by the ancient Mayans. Green Grass Press, PO Box 191126, San Diego CA 92159-1126; [www.sunbeltbooks.com].

Black Rainbow Barbara Michaels (HarperTorch 0-06-074530-4, Sep 2005, $7.50, 354pp, pb) Reprint (St. Martin’s 1982) gothic romance/suspense novel. Michaels is a pen name for Barbara Mertz, who also writes as Elizabeth Peters.

Someone in the House Barbara Michaels (HarperTorch 0-06-074525-8, Sep 2005, $7.50, 300pp, pb) Reprint (Dodd, Mead 1981) gothic suspense novel. Michaels is a pen name for Barbara Mertz, who also writes as Elizabeth Peters.

Wings of the Falcon Barbara Michaels (HarperTorch 0-06-074524-X, Sep 2005, $7.50, 289pp, pb) Reprint (Dodd, Mead 1977) historical adventure with Gothic elements. Michaels is a pen name for Barbara Mertz, who also writes as Elizabeth Peters.

Firethorn Sarah Micklem (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38340-X, Jul 2005, $14.00, 383pp, tp, cover by Mark Stutzman) Reprint (Scribner 2004) medieval fantasy novel, the first in a trilogy.

Iron Council China Miéville (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45842-7, Aug 2005, $15.95, 564pp, tp) [New Crobuzon] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) fantasy novel set in the city of New Crobuzon, decades after events of Perdido Street Station and The Scar.

King Rat China Miéville (Earthling Publications 0-9744203-9-5, May 2005, $85.00, 328pp, hc) Reprint (Macmillan 1998) dark fantasy novel, illustrated by Richard Kirk, with a new introduction by Clive Barker and afterword by Miéville. This is a slipcased edition of 400 signed by the author; a traycased, lettered edition of 15 ($500) signed by Miéville, Kirk, and Barker is sold out. Earthling Publications, 12 Pheasant Hill Drive, Shrewsbury MA 01545; [earthlingpub@yahoo.com]; [www.earthlingpub.com].

Looking for Jake China Miéville (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-47607-7, Sep 2005, $13.95, 303pp, tp) Collection of 14 stories, four original including one graphic story illustrated by Liam Sharp. First US edition (Macmillan UK 8/05).

Dead Romance Lawrence Miles (Mad Norwegian Press 0-9725959-5-3, Oct 2004, $14.95, 231pp, tp, cover by Steve Johnson) [Bernice Summerfield] SF novelization, a standalone originally published as part of the New Adventures series spun off from the Doctor Who novelizations. This first US edition (Virgin 1999) adds two stories and an article. Mad Norwegian Press, 909 NE Grant St. #303, Ankeny IA 50021; [www.madnorwegian.com].

Faction Paradox: This Town Will Never Let Us Go Lawrence Miles (Mad Norwegian Press 0-9725959-2-9, Oct 2003, $14.95, 281pp, tp, cover by Steve Johnson) [Faction Paradox] SF novel, the first in a series created by Miles but loosely related to Doctor Who. This is dated 2003, but not seen until now. Mad Norwegian Press, 909 NE Grant St. #303, Ankeny IA 50021; [www.madnorwegian.com].

Faction Paradox: The Book of the War ed. Lawrence Miles (Mad Norwegian Press 1-57032-905-2, Sep 2002, $17.95, 244pp, tp, cover by Steve Johnson) [Faction Paradox] Guidebook to the Faction Paradox series created by Miles, a spin-off from Doctor Who. This is dated 2002, but not seen until now. Mad Norwegian Press, 909 NE Grant St. #303, Ankeny IA 50021; [www.madnorwegian.com].

The Lady of the Sea Rosalind Miles (Random House/Three Rivers Press 0-307-20985-7, Dec 2005, $12.95, 356pp, tp, cover by Erich Lessing) [Tristan and Isolde] Reprint (Simon & Schuster UK 2004) Arthurian novel, third in the “Tristan and Isolde” series. This adds an unpaginated reader’s guide.

Coyote Moon John A. Miller (Tor/Forge 0-765-34544-7, Mar 2005, $6.99, 302pp, pb, cover by Shasti O’Leary Soudant) Reprint (Forge 2003) fantasy novel. Trailer park residents think a mysterious baseball player is the reincarnation of a physicist.

The Checklist for The SF Magazine Index: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction (1890-2004) Stephen T. Miller & William G. Contento (The Battered Silicon Dispatch Box 1-55246-606-X, Jul 2005, $28.00, 276pp, tp) Non-fiction, a checklist to the magazines listed in the authors’ eight-volume index. The Battered Silicon Dispatch Box, PO Box 122, Sauk City WI 53583; [www.batteredbox.com].

The SF Magazine Index 1890-2004 Stephen T. Miller & William G. Contento (The Battered Silicon Dispatch Box 1-55246-602-7, Jul 2005, $800.00, 3982pp, hc) Non-fiction, an eight-volume index to science fiction, fantasy, and weird fiction magazines, with indexes by author, title, series, and artist, as well as tables of contents. Preface by Miller. Introduction by Sam Moskowitz. This is the hard copy version of the index also available on CD-ROM. Each volume has a separate ISBN: v. 1, -594-2; v. 2, -595-0; v. 3, -596-9; v. 4, -597-7; v. 5, -598-5; v. 6, -599-3; v. 7, -600-0; v. 8, -601-9. The Battered Silicon Dispatch Box, PO Box 122, Sauk City WI 53583; [www.batteredbox.com].

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