The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Rogue Angel: Solomon’s Jar Alex Archer (Worldwide Library/Gold Eagle 0-373-62120-5, Sep 2006, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Annja Creed] Thriller with supernatural elements, second in the series about TV host/archaeologist/adventurer Annja Creed. The author is probably Victor Milan.

Rogue Angel: The Spider Stone Alex Archer (Worldwide Library/Gold Eagle 0-373-62121-3, Nov 2006, $6.50, 345pp, pb) [Annja Creed] Thriller with supernatural elements, third in the series about TV host/archaeologist/adventurer Annja Creed. The author is probably Mel Odom.

Blood Ties Book One: The Turning Jennifer Armintrout (Harlequin/Mira 0-7783-2298-X, May 2006, $6.99, 379pp, pb) Vampire novel. Doctor Carrie Ames is turned into a vampire and trapped between her evil sire and his sworn enemy.

Broken Kelley Armstrong (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58818-4, May 2006, $6.99, 444pp, pb) [Women of the Otherworld] Dark fantasy novel, sixth in the Women of the Otherworld series begun in Bitten. Pregnant werewolf Elena Michaels accidentally releases a killer from Victorian London into contemporary Toronto.

Full Moon Rising Keri Arthur (Bantam Spectra 0-553-80458-8, Feb 2006, $15.00, 291pp, hc) [Riley Jenson] Dark fantasy novel. Riley Jenson, a vampire/werewolf hybrid working for a government organization policing supernatural races, searches for her missing twin brother.

Full Moon Rising Keri Arthur (SFBC #1198283, Apr 2006, $9.99, 291pp, hc) [Riley Jenson] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2006) urban fantasy novel. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Full Moon Rising Keri Arthur (Dell Spectra 978-0-553-58845-3, Jan 2007, $6.99, 372pp, pb) [Riley Jenson] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2006) dark fantasy novel in the Riley Jenson Guardian series about a vampire/werewolf hybrid working for a government organization policing supernatural races.

Straight to Darkness: Lairs of the Hidden Gods, Volume Three ed. Ken Asamatsu (Kurodahan Press 4-902075-13-X, Dec 2006, $20.00, 333pp, tp, cover by Akihiro Yamada) Original Lovecraftian anthology of seven stories and one article. This is the third of four volumes originally published in two volumes in Japan (Sogensha 2002 as Hishinkai). Introduction by Robert M. Price. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.kurodahan.com], or from Kurodahan Press, #403 Tenjin 3-9-10, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan.

Alpha Catherine Asaro (Baen 1-4165-2081-3, Sep 2006, $25.00, 270pp, hc, cover by Alan Pollack) [Sunrise Alley] SF novel, sequel to Sunrise Alley. General Thomas Wharington is reluctant to dismantle the android Alpha.

The Dawn Star Catherine Asaro (Harlequin/Luna 0-373-80238-2, Jul 2006, $14.95, 440pp, tp) [Aronsdale] Fantasy novel in the Aronsdale series.

The Final Key Catherine Asaro (Tor 0-765-35209-5, Dec 2006, $7.99, 334pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Skolian Empire: Triad] Reprint (Tor 2005) SF novel in the Saga of the Skolian Empire, the second and final part of Triad after Schism.

Sunrise Alley Catherine Asaro (Baen 1-4165-2079-1, Aug 2006, $7.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Jeff Easley) [Sunrise Alley] Reprint (Baen 2004) SF novel of cybernetics and rogue AIs.

Irresistible Forces ed. Catherine Asaro (Penguin/Signet 0-451-21724-1, Jan 2006, $7.99, 348pp, pb) Reprint (NAL 2004) anthology of six SF/fantasy romance stories, including a “Miles Vorkosigan” story by Lois McMaster Bujold, a “Ruby Dynasty” story by Asaro, and a “Robin Hood and Marian” story by Jennifer Roberson.

Children of the Serpent Gate Sarah Ash (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58623-8, Jun 2006, $7.50, 609pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Tears of Artamon] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2005) fantasy novel, book three of the Tears of Artamon series.

Africa Zero Neal Asher (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 0-8095-5664-2, 2006, $12.95, 169pp, tp, cover by Ian Field-Richards) Reissue (Cosmos 2002, not seen) collection of two SF novellas of a far-future Africa and the cyborg called The Collector: “Africa Zero” and “The Army of God and the Sauraman”. Wildside Press, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.wildsidepress.com].

Cowl Neal Asher (Tor 0-765-35279-6, Apr 2006, $7.99, 422pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) Reprint (Tor UK 2004) SF time-travel novel.

The Engineer Reconditioned Neal Asher (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 0-8095-5614-6, Jan 2006, $14.95, 257pp, tp, cover by Ian Field-Richards) Collection of ten stories, three original. First US edition (Tanjen 1998 as The Engineer); this has been re-edited by Asher, and adds three stories and new story notes. Wildside Press/Cosmos Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr., #234, Rockville, MD 20850; [www.cosmos-books.com].

Prador Moon Neal Asher (Night Shade Books 1-59780-052-X, May 2006, $14.95, 222pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Polity] SF novel of the Polity. Night Shade Boooks, 1470 NW Saltzman Road, Portland OR 97229; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

Prador Moon Neal Asher (SFBC #1224523, Dec 2006, $11.99, 222pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Polity] Reprint (Night Shade 2006) SF novel of the Polity. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7693-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Desire After Dark Amanda Ashley (SFBC #1199892, Mar 2006, $10.99, 384pp, pb) Reprint (Zebra 2006) vampire romance novel. Copyrighted by Madeline Baker. This has ISBN 0-7394-6312-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction ed. Mike Ashley (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-1727-0, May 2006, $13.95, 562pp, tp, cover by Joe Roberts) Anthology of 19 SF stories, three original; new stories by Stephen Baxter, Jerry Oltion, and Robert Reed. Simultaneous with the UK (Robinson) edition.

Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Treasury ed. Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg & Joseph Olander (Random House Value/Gramercy 0-517-33635-9, Mar 2006, $11.99, 786pp, hc) Reprint (Bonanza Books 1980) omnibus of two anthologies: The Future in Question (1980) and Space Mail (1980).

Notes for a Memoir on Isaac Asimov, Life, and Writing Janet Jeppson Asimov (Prometheus Books 1-59102-405-6, Jun 2006, $25.00, 205pp, hc) Non-fiction collection of non-fiction articles and essays on numerous topics, many autobiographical, some previously published; an appendix includes seven stories, all reprints. [Isaac Asimov]

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: After Image Pierce Askegren (Simon Spotlight Entertainment 1-4169-1181-2, Feb 2006, $6.99, 256pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Exit Strategy Pierce Askegren (Ace 0-441-01356-2, Mar 2006, $7.99, 278pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) [Inconstant Moon] SF novel, the third book in the Inconstant Moon trilogy.

Hit or Myth Robert Asprin (Ace 0-441-01395-3, May 2006, $6.99, 199pp, tp) [Myth] Reprint (Starblaze 1983) humorous fantasy novel in the Myth Adventures series.

Little Myth Marker Robert Asprin (Ace 0-441-01437-2, Sep 2006, $6.99, 200pp, tp, cover by Walter Velez) [Myth] Reissue (Starblaze 1985) humorous fantasy novel, seventh in the Myth Adventures series.

M.Y.T.H. Inc. Link Robert Asprin (Ace 0-441-01449-6, Nov 2006, $6.99, 171pp, tp, cover by Walter Velez) [Myth] Reprint (Starblaze 1986) humorous fantasy novel, seventh in the Myth Adventures series.

Myth Adventures, Volume One Robert Asprin (Meisha Merlin 1-59222-111-4, Jul 2006, $24.95, 888pp, tp, cover by Phil Foglio) [Myth] Omnibus of the first six humorous fantasy novels in the Myth Adventures series: Another Fine Myth (1978), Myth Conceptions (1980), Myth Directions (1982), Hit or Myth (1983), Myth-ing Persons (1984), and Little Myth Marker (1985). A hardcover edition (-110-6, $39.95) was announced but not seen.

Myth Conceptions Robert Asprin (Ace 0-441-01362-7, Jan 2006, $6.99, 201pp, tp, cover by Walter Velez) [Myth] Reprint (Donning/Starblaze 1980) humorous fantasy novel, the second in the “Myth Adventures” series.

Myth Directions Robert Asprin (Ace 0-441-01384-8, Mar 2006, $6.99, 216pp, tp, cover by Walter Velez) [Myth] Reprint (Donning/Starblaze 1982) humorous fantasy novel, the third book in the Myth Adventures series.

Myth-ing Persons Robert Asprin (Ace 0-441-01416-X, Jul 2006, $6.99, 199pp, tp, cover by Walter Velez) [Myth] Reprint (Donning 1984) humorous fantasy novel, sixth in the “Myth Adventures” series.

Wartorn: Obliteration Robert Asprin & Eric Del Carlo (Ace 0-441-01347-3, Feb 2006, $7.99, 331pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Wartorn] Fantasy novel, the second in a series. This is packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

Phule’s Errand Robert Asprin & Peter J. Heck (Ace 0-441-01423-2, Aug 2006, $7.99, 281pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez) [Phule’s Company] Humorous SF novel, sixth in the series. Captain Phule is handling problems offworld when an inspection is due.

Forgotten Realms: Lies of Light Philip Athans (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4019-0, Sep 2006, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Carl Critchlow) [Forgotten Realms] Novelization based on the world of the roleplaying game, the second book in The Watercourse trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: The Last Mythal: Realms of the Elves ed. Philip Athans (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3980-X, Feb 2006, $6.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Adam Rex) [Forgotten Realms] Original anthology of seven stories based on the roleplaying games. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea Nancy Atherton (Viking 0-670-03476-2, Feb 2006, $22.95, 246pp, hc, cover by Jerry Lofaro) [Aunt Dimity] Mystery/ghost novel, 11th in the series. Death threats send Lori and sons to a remote Scottish island.

Killing with the Edge of the Moon A. A. Attanasio (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-5697-9, Aug 2006, $27.95, 153pp, hc, cover by Timothy Lantz) Celtic dark fantasy novel. A trade paperback edition (-5698-7, $14.95) was announced but not seen.

Snakecharm Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Random House/Laurel-Leaf 0-440-23804-8, Jun 2006, $5.99, 167pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Kiesha’ra] Reprint (Delacorte 2004) young-adult fantasy novel, second volume in The Kiesha’ra series.

Celandine Steve Augarde (Random House/Fickling 0-385-75048-X, Sep 2006, $16.95, 487pp, hc, cover by Steve Augarde) [Various] Young-adult fantasy novel, the second in a trilogy, going back in time WWI and young Celandine’s encounters with the little people. First US edition (Fickling UK 11/05).

Beware of God Shalom Auslander (Simon & Schuster 0-7432-6457-6, Apr 2006, $13.00, 194pp, tp) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2005, not seen) collection of Jewish fantasy satire stories. God suffers from migraines, stalks a modern-day prophet and appears as a chicken; a chimp becomes self-aware and can’t handle the shame and fear.

The Paperback Art of James Avati James Avati, Piet Schreuders & Kenneth Fulton (Grant, Donald M. 1-880418-71-1, Jan 2006, $39.99, 200pp, tp, cover by James Avati) Associational art book covering Avati’s influential career as a paperback cover artist. Preface by Stanley Meltzoff. Donald M. Grant, PO Box 187, Hampton Falls NH 03844; [www.grantbooks.com].

The Book Without Words Avi (Hyperion 0-7868-1659-7, Sep 2006, $5.99, 203pp, tp, cover by Tim Zulewski) Reprint (Hyperion 2005) young-adult medieval fantasy. This includes a separately paginated discussion guide and author interview.

Strange Happenings Avi (Harcourt 0-15-205790-0, May 2006, $15.00, 147pp, hc, cover by Greg Swearingen) Young-adult original collection of five stories of transformation.

Deathlands: Atlantis Reprise James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62582-0, Dec 2005, $6.50, 347pp, pb, cover by Michael Herring) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 72nd in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Deathlands: Labyrinth James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62583-9, Mar 2006, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 73nd in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Deathlands: Perdition Valley James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62586-3, Dec 2006, $6.50, 347pp, pb) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 76th in the overall series, and second in The Coldfire Project sub-series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Deathlands: Shatter Zone James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62585-5, Sep 2006, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, book one in The Coldfire Project, 75th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Deathlands: Strontium Swamp James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-62584-7, Jun 2006, $6.50, 347pp, pb) [Deathlands] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 74th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Outlanders: Hydra’s Ring James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63852-3, Nov 2006, $6.50, 348pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 39th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Outlanders: Lords of the Deep James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63851-5, Aug 2006, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 38th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Outlanders: Refuge James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63849-3, Feb 2006, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 36th in the series. Kane and company explore an alternate Victorian-style world. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Outlanders: Rim of the World James Axler (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 0-373-63850-7, May 2006, $6.50, 346pp, pb) [Outlanders] Post-holocaust SF adventure novel, 37th in the overall series. Copyrighted by Worldwide Library.

Star Trek: Voyages of Imagination Jeff Ayers (Pocket 1-4165-0349-8, Nov 2006, $21.00, 782pp, tp, cover by Mark Gerber) [Star Trek] Non-fiction, a guide to professionally published Star Trek fiction, with basic plot synopses and comments by authors or editors. A Fiction Timeline and index are included. This is a 40th anniversary edition. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.

Sleeping Policemen Dale Bailey & Jack Slay, Jr. (Golden Gryphon Press 1-930846-41-X, Jun 2006, $24.95, 198pp, hc, cover by John Picacio) Associational non-supernatural horror novel. Order from Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802; [www.goldengryphon.com].

Clabbernappers Len Bailey (Tor/Starscape 0-765-34863-2, Feb 2006, $5.99, 224pp, tp, cover by Brett Helquist) [Danny Ray] Reprint (Starscape 2005) young-adult fantasy novel.

Dragonkin, Book Three: Undersky Robin Wayne Bailey (ibooks 1-59687-312-4, Feb 2006, $14.95, 294pp, hc, cover by Troy Howell) [Dragonkin] Fantasy novel, the third volume in a trilogy. The magic talismans may not be enough to save the Dragonkin’s home.

No Place for Magic E. D. Baker (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-654-2, Sep 2006, $15.95, 250pp, hc, cover by Jeff Nentrup) [Frog Princess] Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in the Tales of the Frog Princess begun in The Frog Princess. Emma and frog-prince Eadric seek his parents’ blessing on their marriage, only to find his homeland in chaos.

Once Upon a Curse E. D. Baker (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-911-8, Sep 2006, $6.95, 244pp, tp, cover by Kim Bender) [Frog Princess] Reprint (Bloomsbury USA 2004) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the Tales of the Frog Princess series.

The Children of the Company Kage Baker (Tor 0-765-35367-9, Aug 2006, $7.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [The Company] Reprint (Tor 2005) SF collection/fix-up novel of “The Company”, sixth in the series.

Dark Mondays Kage Baker (Night Shade Books 1-59780-051-1, Jun 2006, $26.95, 231pp, hc, cover by Mike Dringenberg) Collection of nine stories, five original, one significantly revised. A limited edition with added story (-050-3, $49.00) is also available.

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