The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005


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Outlanders: Evil Abyss James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63845-0, Feb 2005, $6.50, 348pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 32nd in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.


Outlanders: Successors James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63847-7, Aug 2005, $6.50, 347pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 34th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.


Lint Steve Aylett (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-684-2, Jun 2005, $14.95, 225pp, tp) Associational satirical novel, a mock biography of Phildickian SF writer Jeff Lint.


The Search for Delicious Natalie Babbitt (Farrar Straus Giroux/Sunburst 0-374-46536-3, Apr 2005, $5.95, 167pp, tp, cover by Nancy Ekholm Burkert) Reissue (Farrar 1969) young-adult fantasy. 20th printing.


Clabbernappers Len Bailey (Tor/Starscape 0-765-30981-5, Feb 2005, $17.95, 224pp, hc, cover by Brett Helquist) [Danny Ray] Young-adult fantasy novel. A fantasy land seeking a hero gets 11-year-old rodeo champion Danny Ray. A first novel.


Dragonkin, Book Two: Talisman Robin Wayne Bailey (ibooks 1-4165-0422-2, Apr 2005, $6.99, 355pp, pb, cover by Troy Howell) [Dragonkin] Reprint (ibooks 2004) fantasy novel, the second volume in a trilogy.


The Archons of the Stars Alison Baird (Warner Aspect 0-446-69097-X, Aug 2005, $13.95, 327pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dragon Throne] Fantasy novel, third in “The Dragon Throne” series.


The Empire of the Stars Alison Baird (Warner Aspect 0-446-61301-0, Oct 2005, $6.99, 595pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Dragon Throne] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2004) fantasy novel, second in “The Dragon Throne” series. A group seeks the fabled Stone which can protect the world from an evil god.


The Stone of the Stars Alison Baird (Warner Aspect 0-446-61302-9, Jul 2005, $6.99, 607pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Dragon Throne] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2004) fantasy novel, first in “The Dragon Throne” series.


Dragon’s Breath E. D. Baker (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-666-6, Oct 2005, $6.95, 292pp, tp, cover by Sean Murtha) [Frog Princess] Reprint (Bloomsbury 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Frog Princess.


The Children of the Company Kage Baker (Tor 0-765-31455-X, Nov 2005, $24.95, 300pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [The Company] SF fix-up novel of The Company, sixth in the series; this follows the career and devious schemes of Executive Facilitator General Labienus.


Company Men Kage Baker (SFBC #1200757, Dec 2005, $14.99, 611pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [The Company] Omnibus of the fifth and sixth books in The Company series: novel The Life of the World to Come (2004) and collection/fix-up novel The Children of the Company (2005). This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-6144-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Graveyard Game Kage Baker (Tor 0-765-31184-4, Feb 2005, $14.95, 298pp, tp, cover by Paul Youll) [The Company] Reprint (Harcourt 2001) SF novel of “The Company”, fourth in the series after Mendoza in Hollywood.


In the Garden of Iden Kage Baker (Tor 0-765-31457-6, Jan 2006, $14.95, 329pp, tp, cover by Paul Youll) [The Company] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 1997) SF time-travel novel of “The Company.”


The Life of the World to Come Kage Baker (Tor 0-765-35432-2, Nov 2005, $6.99, 392pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [The Company] Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel of “The Company”, fifth in the series.


Eberron: The City of Towers Keith Baker (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3584-7, Feb 2005, $6.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Mark Zug) [Eberron: Dreaming Dark] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the first in “The Dreaming Dark” series. Includes 53 pages of glossary and guide to the world of Eberron. A first novel. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Forgotten Realms: Farthest Reach Richard Baker (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3756-4, Jul 2005, $6.99, 339pp, pb, cover by Adam Rex) [Forgotten Realms: Last Mythal] Novelization based on the roleplaying game; “The Last Mythal” book two. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


The Darkness That Comes Before R. Scott Bakker (Overlook Press 1-58567-677-2, Jun 2005, $15.95, 589pp, tp) [Prince of Nothing] Reprint (Penguin Canada 2003) fantasy novel, the first in “The Prince of Nothing” trilogy.


The Warrior-Prophet R. Scott Bakker (Overlook Press 1-58567-560-1, Feb 2005, $25.95, 607pp, hc) [Prince of Nothing] Fantasy novel, second in the trilogy “The Prince of Nothing”. First US edition (Penguin Canada 6/04).


The Warrior-Prophet R. Scott Bakker (Overlook Press 1-58567-728-0, Sep 2005, $15.95, 607pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Prince of Nothing] Reprint (Penguin Canada 2004) fantasy novel, second in the trilogy “The Prince of Nothing.”


Conversations J. G. Ballard (RE/Search 1-889307-13-0, Nov 2005, $19.99, 359pp, tp) Non-fiction, a collection of interviews with Ballard from the 1980s to 2005, conducted by various interviewers. Edited by V. Vale.


Empire of the Sun J. G. Ballard (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-6523-8, Mar 2005, $13.00, 279pp, tp, cover by Christoph Nieman) [Empire of the Sun] Reprint (Gollancz 1984) associational biographical novel.


Quotes J. G. Ballard (RE/Search 1-889307-12-2, Nov 2004, $19.99, 401pp, tp) Non-fiction, a collection of quotes by Ballard grouped by topics, including media, arts, technology, and America. Edited by V. Vale & Mike Ryan, with an introduction by Vale. A signed, limited flexibind edition of 250 ($60.00) is also available. RE/Search Publications, 20 Romolo #B, San Francisco CA 94133; [www.researchpubs.com].


Revelation L. Christian Balling (Tor/Forge 0-765-35206-0, Jan 2005, $7.99, 406pp, pb) Reprint (Forge 1998) apocalyptic thriller with supernatural/SF elements. A find at an archeological dig in Jerusalem sets off violent attacks.


Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon, Book 8: The Silver Spell Anjali Banerjee (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone 0-7869-3750-5, Aug 2005, $5.99, 174pp, tp, cover by Emily Fiegenschuh) [Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon] Young-adult novelization based on the roleplaying game world, the eighth in a series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Phoenix Tales: Stories of Death & Life Gregory Bernard Banks (Lulu/WheelMan Press 1-4116-2035-6, May 2005, $13.25, 226 + xii, tp) Collection of 17 stories, six previously published online in slightly altered form. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.lulu.com/wheelmanpress] or from WheelMan Press, PO Box 2872, Stockbridge GA 30281-2872.


The Algebraist Iain M. Banks (Night Shade Books 1-59780-026-0, Sep 2005, $24.95, 434pp, hc, cover by Lee Moyer) SF novel. A signed, leatherbound, limited edition of 250 (-027-9. $49.00) is also available. First US edition (Orbit 10/04).


The Algebraist Iain M. Banks (SFBC #1194355, Oct 2005, $12.50, 434pp, hc, cover by Lee Moyer) Reprint (Orbit 2004) SF novel. This is similar to the Night Shade Books edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


The Bitten L. A. Banks (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-32408-1, Feb 2005, $14.95, 426pp, tp) [Vampire Huntress Legends] Vampire novel, fourth in the “Vampire Huntress Legends” series. The author also writes as Leslie E. Banks, both pen names for Leslie Esdale Banks.


The Bitten L. A. Banks (St. Martin’s 0-312-99509-1, Jan 2006, $7.99, 453pp, pb) [Vampire Huntress Legends] Reprint (St. Martin’s Griffin 2005) vampire novel, fourth in the “Vampire Huntress Legends” series. The author also writes as Leslie E. Banks, both pen names for Leslie Esdaile Banks.


The Forbidden L. A. Banks (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-33622-5, Jul 2005, $14.95, 466pp, tp, cover by Vince Natale) [Vampire Huntress Legends] Vampire novel, fifth in the “Vampire Huntress Legends” series. The author also writes as Leslie E. Banks, both pen names for Leslie Esdale Banks.


Strontium Dog: Fistful of Strontium Jaspre Bark & Steve Lyons (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-270-2, Nov 2005, $6.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Philip Sibbering) Novelization based on the world of the comics. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK (10/05) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.


Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War Clive Barker (HarperTrophy 0-06-440932-5, Oct 2005, $11.99, 489pp, tp, cover by Clive Barker) [Books of Abarat] Reprint (Cotler 2004) young-adult fantasy novel, the second of four in “The Books of Abarat”. Full-color illustrations by Barker. A Joanna Cotler book.


Clive Barker: Visions of Heaven and Hell Clive Barker (Rizzoli 0-8478-2737-2, Oct 2005, $50.00, 351pp, hc, cover by Clive Barker) Art book with almost 400 fantastic illustrations, most full color. The author provides introduction and text discussing his inspirations, themes, and symbolism. Includes many of the illustrations for the Abarat books, in addition to more horrific or erotic works. Foreword by Joanna Cotler. Gilt-edged and clothbound, without dust jacket. A deluxe slipcovered edition (-2786-0, $250.00) is also available.


Clive Barker’s The Thief of Always Clive Barker, Kris Oprisko & Gabriel Hernandez (IDW Publishing 1-933239-38-7, Sep 2005, $19.99, 144pp, tp, cover by Gabriel Hernandez) Graphic novel version of Barker’s young-adult dark fantasy, adapted by Oprisko and illustrated by Hernandez. This originally appeared as a series of three comic books. A simultaneous hardcover edition (-17-4, $35.00) was announced but not seen.


Star Wars: The Cestus Deception Steven Barnes (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-45898-2, Mar 2005, $6.99, 457pp, pb, cover by Steven D. Anderson) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) novelization based on the Star Wars universe.


Dead Souls David G. Barnett (Shocklines Press 1-889186-54-6, Dec 2004, $14.00, 240pp, tp, cover by Chris Trammell) Original collection of ten stories, four reprints (one revised), with story notes by the author. Introduction by Gerard Houarner. Order from [www.shocklines.com].


Damned: An Anthology of the Lost ed. David G. Barnett (Necro Publications 1-889186-42-2, Apr 2004, $50.00, 449pp, hc, cover by Erik Wilson) Original anthology of 12 stories of damnation and Hell. This is a signed, limited edition of 400; a deluxe edition of 13 ($200.00) is also available. Necro Publications, PO Box 540298, Orlando FL 32854-0298; [www.necropublications.com].


Tales of the Blue Wizard: Part One: The Children of Jamomere F. M. Barrera (Talisman Press 0-9670848-1-4, Jan 2006, $12.95, 178pp, tp, cover by F. M. Barrera) Young-adult fantasy novel, a “new age fairy tale” about a wizard and fairies in ancient Atlantis, illustrated by the author. Talisman Press, PO Box 580905, Elk Grove CA 95758-0016; [hometown.aol.com/talismanpress]; add $3.00 shipping.


On Etruscan Time Tracy Barrett (Holt 0-8050-7569-0, May 2005, $16.95, 172pp, hc, cover by Terry Miura) Young-adult time-travel fantasy. An artifact brings Hector dreams about an Etruscan boy who needs help 2,500 years in the past.


Anatomy of Wonder, Fifth Edition ed. Neil Barron (Libraries Unlimited 1-59158-171-0, Dec 2004, $80.00, 995pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical/bibliographical/reference work on SF, its history, major authors, use in other media, and library collections; more than 1,400 novels and almost 700 reference works are critically annotated. A major one-volume reference. This has been extensively revised, the first update since 1995. Libraries Unlimited, 88 Post Road West, Westport CT 06881; [www.lu.com].


The Great Tree of Avalon, Book I: Child of the Dark Prophecy T. A. Barron (Ace 0-441-01308-2, Oct 2005, $7.99, 357pp, pb, cover by Dan Craig) [Great Tree of Avalon] Reprint (Philomel 2004) young-adult fantasy novel, first in “The Great Tree of Avalon” series set 1,000 years after “The Lost Years of Merlin.”


The Great Tree of Avalon, Book II: Shadows on the Stars T. A. Barron (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23764-X, Oct 2005, $19.99, 430pp, hc, cover by David Elliott) [Great Tree of Avalon] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in “The Great Tree of Avalon” series set 1,000 years after “The Lost Years of Merlin.”


Rabid Transit: Menagerie ed. Christopher Barzak, Alan DeNiro & Kristin Livdahl (Velocity Press, May 2005, $6.00, 92pp, ph) Original anthology of six stories in perfect-bound chapbook form, the fourth in a series from the writers’ group called the Ratbastards. Authors include Vandana Singh, Matthew Cheney, and Rudi Dornemann. Order from Velocity Press, PO Box 28701, St. Paul MN 55128-0701; [www.taverners-koans.com/ratbastards]; add $1.50 postage.


The Chronicles of Narnia and Philosophy: The Lion, the Witch, and the Worldview ed. Gregory Bassham & Jerry L. Walls (Carus Publishing/Open Court 0-8126-9588-7, 2005, $17.95, 302 + xvi, tp) [Narnia] Non-fiction, critical, a gathering of 22 essays on philosophical aspects of the Narnia series, including morality, believing and doubting, and the deeper nature of reality. Introduction by Walls. An index is included. This is the 15th volume in the series Popular Culture and Philosophy. [C. S. Lewis]


Eberron: The Binding Stone Don Bassingthwaite (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3784-X, Aug 2005, $6.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Michael Komarck) [Eberron: Dragon Below] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the first in “The Dragon Below” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.


Space Patrol: Missions of Daring in the Name of Early Television Jean-Noel Bassior (McFarland, Mar 2005, $49.95, 438pp, hc) Associational non-fiction, a look at the early SF television show. Includes episode guide, bibliography, and index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com].


The Simoqin Prophecies Samit Basu (Penguin India 0-14-303043-4, 2004, $7.99, 505pp, tp, cover by Atanu Roy) Humorous fantasy novel, the first in a series about a prophecy and attempts to train a hero to fulfill it. A first novel. This is dated 2004 but not seen until now; it is the Indian edition with the US price on a sticker.


The Real Middle Earth Brian Bates (St. Martin’s/Palgrave Macmillan 1-4039-6683-4, Oct 2004, $16.95, 292pp, tp) Reprint (Sidgwick & Jackson 2002) non-fiction look at history and legend in Tolkien’s fantasy. [J. R. R. Tolkien]


Imprint Paul L. Bates (Gale Group/Five Star 1-59414-312-9, Jul 2005, $25.95, 323pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) [Imprint] Dystopian SF novel. A man seeks his missing girlfriend in a world where the population is controlled by collective amnesia. Packaged and edited by Martin H. Greenberg & Ed Gorman. Five Star, 295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville ME 04901; 800-223-1244; [www.galegroup.com/fivestar].


Blood Relations: Chosen Families in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel Jes Battis (McFarland 0-7864-2172-X, Jul 2005, $32.00, 190pp, tp) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Non-fiction, a critical examination on the concept of family as seen in the TV shows. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com].


The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus L. Frank Baum (Penguin/Signet Classic 0-451-52997-9, Nov 2005, $4.95, 161pp, pb, cover by R. Von Kluge) Reissue (Bowen Merrill 1902) story of Santa Claus. This has a new introduction by Michael O. Riley, the 1986 afterword by Max Apple, and a selected bibliography.


The Twinkle Tales L. Frank Baum (University of Nebraska Press 0-8032-6242-6, Jul 2005, $13.95, 270 + xviii, tp, cover by Maginel Wright Enright) [Twinkle] Children’s collection/omnibus of seven fantasy stories, originally published separately as by Laura Bancroft, about the magical adventures of a little girl named Twinkle. Collected here for the first time, with the original illustrations by Maginel Wright Enright. Introduction by Katharine M. Rogers.


The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Sterling Publishing 1-4027-2504-3, Nov 2005, $9.95, 158pp, hc, cover by Scott McKowen) [Oz] Reprint (Hill 1900) classic children’s fantasy, the first book in the “Oz” series. This has new b&w illustrations by Scott McKowen and includes discussion questions.


The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum (Sterling Publishing 1-4027-2535-3, Nov 2005, $12.95, 159pp, hc, cover by Michael Foreman) [Oz] Reprint (Hill 1900) classic children’s fantasy, the first book in the “Oz” series. This has the color illustrations by Michael Foreman from the 1999 Pavilion UK edition.


L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum & Michael Cavallaro (Penguin/Puffin Graphics 0-14-240471-3, Sep 2005, $9.99, 174pp, tp, cover by Michael Cavallaro) [Oz] Young-adult graphic novel version Baum’s children’s fantasy adapted and with b&w art by Michael Cavallaro. Packaged and copyrighted by Byron Preiss Visual Publications.


Exultant Stephen Baxter (SFBC #1177187, Jan 2005, $12.99, 472pp, hc, cover by David Stevenson) [Xeelee: Destiny’s Children] Reprint (Gollancz 2004) SF novel, book two of “Homo Superior” (or “Destiny’s Children”) after Coalescent, related to the “Xeelee” series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Exultant Stephen Baxter (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45789-7, Nov 2005, $7.50, 497pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson) [Xeelee: Destiny’s Children] Reprint (Gollancz 2004) SF novel, book two of the Homo Superior (or Destiny’s Children) series after Coalescent, in the Xeelee series.


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