The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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The Keyhole Opera Bruce Holland Rogers (Wheatland Press 0-9755903-7-5, Nov 2005, $19.95, 231 + xvi, tp, cover by Lara Wells) Collection of 34 short-short stories including the World Fantasy Award-winning “Don Ysidro”. Introduction by Michael Bishop. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.wheatlandpress.com], or from Wheatland Press, PO Box 1818, Wilsonville OR 97070.

Bark of the Bog Owl Jonathan Rogers (Broadman & Holman 0-8054-3131-4, Aug 2004, $15.99, 231pp, tp) [Wilderking] Christian allegorical fantasy about the life of King David, book one of the Wilderking trilogy. This is dated 2004, but not seen until now. Order from Broadman & Holman, 127 9th Ave N, Nashville TN 37234; [www.broadmanholman.com].

The Secret of the Swamp King Jonathan Rogers (Broadman & Holman 0-8054-3132-2, May 2005, $15.99, 229pp, tp) [Wilderking] Fantasy adventure novel, in part an allegory of the life of King David, book two of the Wilderking trilogy. Order from Broadman & Holman, 127 9th Ave N, Nashville TN 37234; [www.broadmanholman.com].

Map of Bones James Rollins (HarperCollins/Morrow 0-06-076387-6, May 2005, $24.95, 434pp, hc, cover by Paul Stinson) [SIGMA Force] Paranormal thriller, the first in the “Sigma Force” series. Vatican special forces seek to recover the bones of the Three Magi, stolen by an ancient secret order of alchemists and assassins. Copyrighted by Jim Czajkowski; Rollins also writes as James Clemens.

Sandstorm James Rollins (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-058067-4, May 2005, $7.99, 589pp, pb) Reprint (Morrow 2004, not seen) thriller with SF elements. A lost city in the Arabian desert holds an ancient cache of antimatter guarded by a secret order of women. This is a “limited edition” with a lenticular cover. Copyrighted by Jim Czajkowski; Rollins also writes as James Clemens.

Final Destination: Dead Man’s Hand Steven A. Roman (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-177-3, Sep 2005, $7.99, 408pp, pb) [Final Destination] Novelization inspired by the horror movie. Copyrighted by New Line Cinema. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

Vampire Plagues: London, 1850 Sebastian Rook (Scholastic 0-439-63392-3, Aug 2005, $5.99, 224pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Vampire Plagues] Young-adult vampire novel, first in a series. First US edition (Scholastic UK 9/04).

Vampire Plagues: Mexico, 1850 Sebastian Rook (Scholastic/Apple 0-439-63394-X, Oct 2005, $5.99, 186pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Vampire Plagues] Young-adult vampire novel, second in a series. First US edition (Scholastic UK 4/05).

Vampire Plagues: Paris, 1850 Sebastian Rook (Scholastic/Apple 0-439-63393-1, Sep 2005, $5.99, 196pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Vampire Plagues] Young-adult vampire novel, second in a series. First US edition (Scholastic UK 1/05). Packaged and copyrighted by Working Partners.

Clash of Steel, Book One: Reluctant Hero ed. Armand Rosamilia (Carnifex Press 0-9759727-0-7, Mar 2005, $5.95, 64pp, ph) Chapbook original anthology of five sword and sorcery stories. Authors include Patrick Weekes, Robert J. Santa, and Steve Losee. Order from Carnifex Press, PO Box 1686, Ormond Beach FL 32175; [www.carnifexpress.com]; add $1.00 shipping; checks to Armand Rosamilia.

Traces: Framed! Malcolm Rose (Houghton Mifflin/Kingfisher 0-7534-5829-2, Mar 2005, $5.95, 223pp, tp, cover by John Fordham) [Traces] Young-adult SF detective novel, first in a series about 16-year-old forensic investigator Luke Harding, and his robot sidekick Malc. First US edition (Kingfisher UK 2/05).

Traces: Lost Bullet Malcolm Rose (Houghton Mifflin/Kingfisher 0-7534-5830-6, Mar 2005, $5.95, 204pp, tp, cover by John Fordham) [Traces] Young-adult SF detective novel, second in a series about 16-year-old forensic investigator Luke Harding, and his robot sidekick Malc. First US edition (Kingfisher UK 2/05).

Exalted: The Carnelian Flame Aaron Rosenberg (White Wolf 1-58846-882-8, Nov 2005, $6.99, 286pp, pb, cover by Noi Sackda & Omar Dogan) Novelization based on the roleplaying game. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

Histories of the Future ed. Daniel Rosenberg & Susan Harding (Duke University Press 0-8223-3473-9, Sep 2005, $24.95, 360pp, tp) Associational non-fiction, a collection of 12 essays and four “interludes” looking at ways the future has been envisioned in modern culture, with one essay on Philip K. Dick’s Ubik and a metafiction by Jonathan Lethem. Includes notes and index. Duke University Press, Box 90660, Durham NC 27708-0660; [www.dukeupress.edu].

Stuck Down Eileen Rosenbloom (Llewellyn 0-7387-0658-2, Jun 2005, $8.95, 230pp, tp) Young-adult fantasy about a dead teenager’s adventures in the afterlife. A first novel. Available from Llewellyn Publications, PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383; 800-THE-MOON; [www.llewellyn.com].

Bitten & Smitten Michelle Rowen (Warner Forever 0-446-61700-8, Jan 2006, $6.50, 369pp, pb) [Sarah Dearly] Humorous romance novel. A woman newly turned vampire gets guidance from a sexy but suicidal vampire.

Sci-Phi: Philosophy from Socrates to Schwarzenegger Mark Rowlands (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-32236-4, Aug 2005, $13.95, 276pp, tp) Reprint (Ebury Press 2003 as The Philosopher at the End of the Universe: Philosophy Explained Through Science Fiction Films) non-fiction look at philosophy through movies. A Thomas Dunne Book.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J. K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine 0-439-78454-9, Jul 2005, $29.99, 652pp, hc, cover by Mary GrandPré) [Harry Potter] Young-adult fantasy, sixth in the series. A slipcased deluxe edition (-79132-4, $60.00) with different dustjacket art and added color plate is also available.

Rainscape Jaye Roycraft (KHP Industries/NecroLily Books 0-9747680-7-3, Jan 2005, $15.00, 274pp, tp) SF novel. An outlaw telepath hiding out on a remote planet is drawn to a female telepath investigating murders. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.khpindustries.com], or from KHP Industries, PO Box 588, Effort PA 18330.

The Labyrinth Tarot Luis Royo (Heavy Metal 1-932413-24-3, Jan 2005, $24.95, 112pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) Art book showing Royo’s illustrations for a tarot deck, with his interpretations of each card.

Lily’s Ghosts Laura Ruby (HarperTrophy 0-06-051831-6, Aug 2005, $5.99, 258pp, tp, cover by Peter Ferguson) Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult humorous ghost mystery.

Perfect Dark: Initial Vector Greg Rucka (Tor 0-765-31571-8, Sep 2005, $12.95, 350pp, tp) [Perfect Dark] Novelization based on the near-future computer game. Copyrighted by Microsoft.

Frek and the Elixir Rudy Rucker (Tor 0-765-31059-7, Feb 2005, $14.95, 476pp, tp, cover by Shelley Eshkar) Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel.

The Lifebox, The Seashell, and the Soul Rudy Rucker (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-722-9, Oct 2005, $35.00, 564pp, hc) Associational non-fiction, a mix of memoir, computer science, and the search for the meaning of life.

Master of Space and Time Rudy Rucker (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-703-2, Apr 2005, $14.95, 229pp, tp) Reprint (Bluejay 1985) SF novel.

The Waterstone Rebecca Rupp (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2294-X, Apr 2005, $5.99, 275pp, tp, cover by Loren Long) Reprint (Candlewick 2002) young-adult fantasy.

Buried Deep Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46021-9, Apr 2005, $6.99, 372pp, pb) [Retrieval Artist] SF novel, the fourth set in the world of “The Retrieval Artist”. A forensic anthropologist travels to Mars to examine human remains found by aliens.

Shalimar the Clown Salman Rushdie (Random House 0-679-46335-6, Sep 2005, $25.95, 398pp, hc, cover by Dennis Leigh) Mainstream novel with elements of fantasy/magical realism. Simultaneous with the UK (Jonathan Cape).

King of the Golden River John Ruskin & Iassen Ghiuselev (Simply Read Books 1-894965-15-9, Aug 2005, $19.95, 63pp, hc, cover by Iassen Ghiuselev) Reprint (Smith, Elder 1841) fantasy novella in picture book form, with text by Ruskin and illustrations by Ghiuselev.

The Two of Them Joanna Russ (Wesleyan University Press 0-8195-6760-4, Mar 2005, $14.95, 150 + xv, tp, cover by Martina Pilcerova) Reprint (Berkley 1978) SF novel. Foreword by Sarah LeFanu. Order from University Press of New England, Order Dept., 37 Lafayette St., Lebanon NH 03766-1405; 800-421-1561; [www.wesleyan.edu/wespress].

We Who Are About To... Joanna Russ (Wesleyan University Press 0-8195-6759-0, Mar 2005, $14.95, 118 + xv, tp, cover by Mark Lupo) Reprint (Dell 1977) SF novel. This has a new foreword by Samuel R. Delany. Order from University Press of New England, Order Dept., 37 Lafayette St., Lebanon NH 03766-1405; 800-421-1561; [www.wesleyan.edu/wespress].

Beyond the Pale Savannah Russe (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 0-451-21564-8, Jun 2005, $6.99, 295pp, pb) [Darkwing Chronicles] Vampire novel, book one of The Darkwing Chronicles. The government forces vampire Daphne Urban to spy for them. Copyrighted by Charlee Trantino.

Beyond the Pale Savannah Russe (SFBC #1190611, Aug 2005, $10.99, 295pp, hc) [Darkwing Chronicles] Reprint (Signet Eclipse 2005) vampire novel, book one of The Darkwing Chronicles. This has ISBN 0-7394-5486-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Apocalypse Now, Voyager Jay Russell (Earthling Publications 0-9744203-8-7, Dec 2004, $14.00, 86pp, tp, cover by J. K. Potter) [Marty Burns] Horror novella featuring Los Angeles PI Marty Burns. Introduction by Paul McAuley. This is a signed, limited edition of 400; a lettered hardcover edition of 15 is also available. Earthling Publications, 12 Pheasant Hill Drive, Shrewsbury MA 01545; [earthlingpub@yahoo.com]; [www.earthlingpub.com].

A Thread of Grace Mary Doria Russell (Random House 0-375-50184-3, Feb 2005, $25.95, 430pp, hc) Associational historical thriller about Jewish refugees in Italy during WWII.

A Thread of Grace Mary Doria Russell (Ballantine 0-449-00413-9, Dec 2005, $14.95, 442pp, tp) Reprint (Random House 2005) associational historical thriller about Jewish refugees in Italy during WWII. This includes a 12-page reader’s guide.

Opera Adaptations Vol. 3 P. Craig Russell (NBM 1-56163-389-5, Jun 2004, $17.95, 140pp, tp, cover by P. Craig Russell) Reprint (Eclipse 1991) graphic novel adaptations of Pelleas & Melisande, Salome, Ein Heldentraum, and Cavalleria Rusticana, some originally published in comic-book form. This is the third volume in The P. Craig Russell Library of Opera Adaptations.

The Shadow Roads Sean Russell (SFBC #1172394, Dec 2004, $12.99, 433pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Swans’ War] Reprint (Eos 2004) fantasy novel, book three in the “Swans’ War” trilogy. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Shadow Roads Sean Russell (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-79229-X, Nov 2005, $7.99, 450pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Swans’ War] Reprint (Eos 2004) fantasy novel, book three in the “Swans’ War” trilogy.

The Rosetta Codex Richard Paul Russo (Ace 0-441-01330-9, Dec 2005, $14.95, 375pp, tp) SF novel. A boy on a lawless world may be the key to deciphering mysterious alien artifacts.

The Battle for Middle-earth: Tolkien’s Divine Design in the Lord of the Rings Fleming Rutledge (Eerdmans 0-8028-2497-8, Sep 2004, $20.00, 373pp, tp, cover by Ted Nasmith) Non-fiction look at Tolkien’s “devine design” in The Lord of the Rings. Eerdmans Books, 255 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids MI 49503-4570; 800-253-7521; www.eerdmans.com. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Dexta C. J. Ryan (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58776-5, Aug 2005, $6.99, 451pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Gloria VanDeen] SF novel. Imperial bureaucrat Gloria VanDeen investigates trouble on a backwater planet.

Glorious Treason C. J. Ryan (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58777-3, Dec 2005, $6.99, 404pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Gloria VanDeen] SF novel, the second featuring Gloria VanDeen of the Department of Extraterrestrial Affairs. Gloria is assigned to “democratize” a backwater planet so the Empire can exploit it.

Star Trek: Errand of Fury, Book One: Seeds of Rage Kevin Ryan (Pocket 0-7434-8053-8, Apr 2005, $7.99, 287pp, pb, cover by Ben Perini) [Star Trek: Errand of Fury] Star Trek novelization, first in a trilogy. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Berserker Death Fred Saberhagen (Baen 0-7434-9886-0, Feb 2005, $25.00, 755pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Berserker] Omnibus of three books in the “Berserker” series: collection The Berserker Wars (1981) and novels Berserker: Blue Death (1985) and Berserker Kill (1993).

Rogue Berserker Fred Saberhagen (SFBC #1180946, Mar 2005, $10.99, 281pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Berserker] Reprint (Baen 2005) SF novel in the Berserker series. This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

When the Beast Ravens E. Rose Sabin (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34759-8, Jan 2006, $5.99, 275pp, tp, cover by Marilee Heyer) [School for Sorcery] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, the third in the series begun in A School for Sorcery.

Edenborn Nick Sagan (Penguin/NAL 0-451-21527-3, Aug 2005, $13.95, 311pp, tp) [Idlewild] Reprint (Putnam 2004) post-holocaust SF thriller, sequel to Idlewild.

Cast in Shadow Michelle Sagara (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80236-6, Aug 2005, $13.95, 409pp, tp) [Kaylin Neya] Fantasy novel, first in a trilogy. Murders drag officer of the law Kaylin back to the crime-ridden fiefs she fled as a child.

Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk Angie Sage (HarperCollins/Tegen Books 0-06-057731-2, Mar 2005, $17.99, 564pp, hc, cover by Mark Zug) [Septimus Heap] Young-adult fantasy novel, first in a series. Septimus is stolen at birth by the midwife who declares him dead. Illustrated by Mark Zug. This includes a CD-Rom. A first novel. A Katherine Tegen Book.

Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk Angie Sage (SFBC #1177666, Jun 2005, $15.29, 564pp, hc) [Septimus Heap] Reprint (HarperCollins/Tegen Books 2005) young-adult fantasy novel. This lacks the CD-ROM of the Tegen Books edition; the jacket lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Art of Getting Bent M. Sahm (Unsung Fu Publishers 0-9760590-3-7, Jan 2005, $12.95, 343pp, tp) Near-future post-holocaust SF novel. Mankind is divided into animal gene-enhanced Splices and cybernetic Cypures. A first novel. Unsung Fu Publishers/Magic Junk, PO Box 344, Mamaroneck NY 10543; [www.magicjunk.com].

Varjak Paw S. F. Said (Random House/Dell Yearling 0-440-42076-8, May 2005, $5.99, 255pp, tp, cover by Dave McKean) [Varjak Paw] Reprint (Fickling UK 2003) young-adult talking animal fantasy, illustrated by Dave McKean.

Zanesville Kris Saknussemm (Random House/Villard 0-8129-7416-6, Oct 2005, $14.95, 485pp, tp) Satiric near-future SF novel. An amnesiac wanders a much-altered America searching for his identity. A first novel.

A Gateway to Sindarin: A Grammar of an Elvish Language from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings David Salo (University of Utah Press 0-87480-800-6, 2004, $49.95, 438 + xvi, hc) Non-fiction guide to one of the languages created by Tolkien as part of the world of The Lord of the Rings, based on Tolkien’s published material. Includes appendices with glossaries, and an annotated bibliography. [J. R. R. Tolkien]

Forgotten Realms: Homeland R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3953-2, Dec 2005, $7.99, 343pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Legend of Drizzt; Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy] Reprint (TSR 1990) novelization, book one of the Legend of Drizzt; originally the first book of the Dark Elf trilogy. This drops the introduction and afterword from the 2004 hardcover edition. Copyrighted 1990 by TSR, 2004 by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3995-8, Sep 2005, $19.95, 1166pp, tp, cover by Daren Bader) [Forgotten Realms: Paths of Darkness] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2004) omnibus of four novelizations in the series based on the fantasy roleplaying game: The Silent Blade (1998), The Spine of the World (1999), Servant of the Shard (2000), and Sea of Swords (2001). Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Promise of the Witch-King R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3823-4, Oct 2005, $27.95, 345pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Sellswords] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, Book II of The Sellswords. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Servant of the Shard R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3950-8, Jun 2005, $7.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Sellswords] Reissue (Wizards of the Coast 2000) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, the first book of “The Sellswords”. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: Streams of Silver R. A. Salvatore (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3762-9, Jul 2005, $25.95, 340pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Forgotten Realms: Legend of Drizzt] Reprint (TSR 1989) novelization based on the roleplaying game, fifth volume in “The Legend of Drizzt” series, originally published as book two of the Icewind Dale trilogy. Copyrighted 1989 by TSR, 2005 by Wizards of the Coast.

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