The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Acorna’s Children: Second Wave Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-052540-1, Aug 2006, $24.95, 296pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath) [Acorna’s Children] SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, second in a series that picks up with the next generation after the Acorna the Unicorn Girl series.

Acorna’s Children: Second Wave Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #1215298, Aug 2006, $14.99, 296pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath) [Acorna’s Children] Reprint (Eos 2006) SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, second in a series set after the Acorna the Unicorn Girl series. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Changelings Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #1200540, Feb 2006, $11.99, 273pp, hc) [Petaybee: Twins] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) SF novel, fourth in the Petaybee series begun in Powers That Be. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Changelings Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-47003-4, Jan 2007, $7.99, 302pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Petaybee: Twins] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) SF novel, fourth in the Petaybee series begun in Powers That Be.

Maelstrom Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-47004-1, Jan 2007, $23.95, 237pp, hc, cover by Chris Spollen) [Petaybee: Twins] SF novel, fifth in the Petaybee series begun in Powers That Be, second in a sub-series after Changelings following shapeshifting twins Ronan and Murel.

Dragonsblood Todd McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-44125-7, Jul 2006, $7.50, 452pp, pb, cover by David Stevenson) [Pern] Reprint (Del Rey 2005) SF novel in Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series, the first solo novel by her son Todd.

The Secret Lovers Charles McCarry (Overlook Press 1-58567-854-6, Nov 2006, $24.95, 308pp, hc) [Christopher Family Chronicles] Reprint (Dutton 1977) associational spy thriller in the Christopher Family Chronicles, some volumes with genre elements: The Better Angels (SF) and Second Sight (fantasy).

The Road Cormac McCarthy (Random House/Knopf 0-307-26543-9, Oct 2006, $24.00, 241pp, hc) Postapocalyptic SF novel. A man and his boy travel through the dead land.

The Road Cormac McCarthy (SFBC #1216976, Oct 2006, 241pp, hc) Reprint (Knopf 2006) postapocalyptic SF novel. This is similar to the Knopf edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Bit the Jackpot Erin McCarthy (Berkley 0-425-21213-0, Dec 2006, $14.00, 299pp, tp) [Vegas Vampires] Vampire romance novel in the Vegas Vampires series.

High Stakes Erin McCarthy (Berkley 0-425-21013-8, Aug 2006, $13.00, 298pp, tp, cover by Pinglet) [Vegas Vampires] Humorous vampire romance novel in the Vegas Vampires series. A casino-owning Master Vampire needs a First Lady to run for re-election.

Not the End of the World Geraldine McCaughrean (HarperTempest 0-06-076032-X, Aug 2006, $6.99, 244pp, tp, cover by Richard Tuschman) Reprint (Oxford University Press 2004) young-adult fantasy, the story of Noah’s Ark seen through human and animal eyes.

Peter Pan in Scarlet Geraldine McCaughrean (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 1-4169-1808-6, Oct 2006, $17.99, 310pp, hc, cover by Tony DiTerlizzi) [Peter Pan] Young-adult fantasy, the authorized sequel to Peter Pan. Illustrated by Brian Froud. Simultaneous with the Oxford UK edition.

Zed Elizabeth McClung (Arsenal Pulp Press 1-55152-197-0, 2005, $17.95, 278pp, tp) Mainstream horror with possible SF elements of a girl living in a nightmarish urban housing development. This is dated 2005, but not seen until now. Arsenal Pulp Press, 341 Water Street, Suite 200, Vancouver BC Canada V6B 1B8; [www.arsenalpulp.com].

The Salem Witch Tryouts Kelly McClymer (Simon Pulse 1-4169-1644-X, Oct 2006, $8.99, 261pp, tp, cover by Kirsten Ulve) [Salem Witch Tryouts] Young-adult fantasy, the first in a series of two. Prue’s family suddenly moves to Salem, Massachusetts, and enrolls her in a day school for witches where even the cheerleaders use magic.

Almost a Goddess Judi McCoy (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-077425-8, Jun 2006, $5.99, 372pp, pb) Fantasy romance. Kyra, Muse of Good Fortune, is reassigned to work in a Las Vegas casino but can’t resist falling for a forbidden mortal.

Forbidden Magic Cheyenne McCray (St. Martin’s 0-312-93761-X, Dec 2005, $6.99, 440pp, pb) [Forbidden Magic] Supernatural romance novel. A white witch resorts to gray magic to hold off evil warlocks in San Francisco.

Seduced by Magic Cheyenne McCray (St. Martin’s 0-312-93763-6, Oct 2006, $6.99, 372pp, pb) [Forbidden Magic] Supernatural romance novel set in the same world as Forbidden Magic. D’Anu witch Copper Ashcroft gets help from virile Tuatha D’Danann warrior Tiernan to protect the world from dark magic.

Seduced by Magic Cheyenne McCray (SFBC #1214569, Nov 2006, $10.99, 372pp, hc) [Forbidden Magic] Reprint (St. Martin’s 2006) supernatural romance novel. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7373-3; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

WebMage Kelly McCullough (Ace 0-441-01425-9, Aug 2006, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Christian McGrath) [WebMage] Fantasy novel. A child of the Fates turned computer hacker opposes his Great Aunt Atropos’ plan to remove humans’ free will.

Necromunda: Cardinal Crimson Will McDermott (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-372-5, May 2006, $7.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) Novelization based on the SF roleplaying gaming, featuring bounty hunter Kal Jerico. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

Odyssey Jack McDevitt (Ace 0-441-01433-X, Nov 2006, $24.95, 410pp, hc) Near-future SF novel. Attempts to stop unprofitable deep-space programs prompt a risky new mission to stir public interest.

Odyssey Jack McDevitt (SFBC #1219390, Nov 2006, $12.49, 410pp, hc, cover by Larry Price) Reprint (Ace 2006) SF novel. This is similar to the Ace edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Outbound Jack McDevitt (ISFiC Press 0-9759156-4-9, Nov 2006, $30.00, 341pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Collection of 16 stories and six non-fiction pieces by McDevitt. This has an introduction by Barry Malzberg, an interview with McDevitt, an afterword by Michael Bishop, and a bibliography. ISFiC Press, 707 Sapling Lane, Deerfield IL 60015; [www.isficpress.com].

Seeker Jack McDevitt (Ace 0-441-01375-9, Nov 2006, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Alex Benedict] Reprint (Ace 2005) far-future SF mystery, the third featuring antiques dealer Alex Benedict.

River of Gods Ian McDonald (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-436-6, Mar 2006, $25.00, 597pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [India] SF novel of future india. A Hugo nominee. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 6/04).

Children of Stone Vincent McDonnell (Dufour/The Collins Press Ireland 1-903464-88-9, May 2006, $9.95, 206pp, tp) Young-adult Stone Age fantasy novel. An absent chief’s children flee their village when a ruthless man takes control. This first US edition is the Collins Press Ireland (2005) edition. Order from Dufour Editions, PO Box 7, Chester Springs PA 19425-0007; 610-458-5005; [www.dufoureditions.com].

The Last Supper Charles McGarry (Overlook Press 1-58567-762-0, Mar 2006, $24.95, 391pp, hc) Reprint (Dutton 1983) associational spy novel with SF elements in the Paul Christopher series, which presents a secret history of the 18th-20th centuries.

The Tears of Autumn Charles McGarry (Overlook Press 1-58567-661-6, Mar 2005, $24.95, 276pp, hc) Reprint (Dutton 1974) associational spy novel, the first in the Paul Christopher series, which presents a secret history of the 18th-20th centuries, some volumes with actual SF or fantasy elements.

Magic: The Gathering: Time Spiral Scott McGough (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3988-5, Sep 2006, $6.99, 314pp, pb, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Magic: The Gathering: Time Spiral] Novelization based on the card game, the first book in the Time Spiral Cycle. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Mothers & Other Monsters Maureen F. McHugh (Small Beer Press 1-931520-19-4, Nov 2006, $16.00, 271pp, tp) Reprint (Small Beer Press 2005) collection of 13 stories. This adds a Reading Group Guide with an essay by McHugh and an interview.

Blood and Memory Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074759-5, Jul 2006, $7.99, 422pp, pb, cover by Les Petersen) [Quickening] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2003) fantasy novel, the second in “The Quickening” trilogy.

Bridge of Souls Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074760-9, Mar 2006, $14.95, 512pp, tp, cover by Les Petersen) [Quickening] Fantasy novel, the third in The Quickening trilogy. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2004).

Bridge of Souls Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-074761-9, Jan 2007, $7.99, 486pp, pb, cover by Les Petersen) [Quickening] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2004) fantasy novel, the third in The Quickening trilogy.

Myrren’s Gift Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-074757-9, Feb 2006, $7.99, 514pp, pb) [Quickening] Reprint (Voyager Australia 12/03) fantasy novel, the first book in The Quickening trilogy.

Venus Envy Shannon McKelden (Tor/Forge 0-765-31585-8, Jan 2007, $12.95, 336pp, tp) Fantasy romance novel. Zeus has reduced Venus to fairy godmother status, and her latest charge has given up men for public service.

Southern Fire Juliet E. McKenna (Tor 0-765-35275-3, Aug 2006, $7.99, 496pp, pb, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Aldabreshin Compass] Reprint (Orbit 2003) fantasy novel, the first in a quartet set in the same world as the Tales of Einarinn.

Hangar 13 Lindsay McKenna (Harlequin/Silhouette 0-373-47084-3, Sep 2006, $4.99, 251pp, pb) Reissue (Silhouette 1994) horror romance novel.

Unforgiven Lindsay McKenna (Harlequin/Silhouette Nocturne 0-373-61748-8, Oct 2006, $5.25, 296pp, pb) [Warriors for the Light] Paranormal romance in the Warriors for the Light series. An ex-military Native American shape-shifter is hired to kill a woman, but finds her too seductive.

Once Upon a Spring Morn Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46112-6, Oct 2006, $23.95, 379pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Faery] Fairy-tale fantasy novel, fourth in the Faery series, this time mixing elements of Arthurian story “Le Bel Inconnu” and “Childe Rowland”.

Once Upon a Summer Day Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46031-6, Apr 2006, $7.99, 367pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Faery] Reprint (Roc 2005) fairy-tale fantasy novel based on “Sleeping Beauty”, second in a series of retellings begun in Once Upon a Winter’s Night.

Once Upon an Autumn Eve Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46069-3, Apr 2006, $23.95, 332pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Faery] Fairy-tale fantasy novel, third in the Faery series. Princess Liaze seeks her love, a knight carried away by dark forces.

Harrowing the Dragon Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01443-7, Nov 2006, $14.00, 310pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Reprint (Ace 2005) collection of 15 stories.

Od Magic Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01334-1, Jun 2006, $14.00, 315pp, tp, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Reprint (Ace 2005) fantasy novel.

Solstice Wood Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01366-X, Feb 2006, $22.95, 278pp, hc, cover by Gary Blythe) Contemporary fantasy novel. Bookstore owner Sylvia Lynn returns to her childhood home and learns why the woods there fascinate and frighten her so.

Solstice Wood Patricia A. McKillip (SFBC #1207136, Mar 2006, $11.99, 278pp, hc, cover by Gary Blythe) Reprint (Ace 2006) contemporary fantasy novel. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Dead City Joe McKinney (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1781-3, Nov 2006, $6.99, 288pp, pb) Horror novel. The Texas Gulf Coast is hit by a series of deadly hurricanes, followed by a virus-raised zombies.

The Lighthouse Land Adrian McKinty (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-5480-X, Oct 2006, $16.95, 387pp, hc, cover by August Hall) [Lighthouse] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first volume in the Lighthouse trilogy. A one-armed boy and his single mother inherit an Irish lighthouse with a portal to another world.

Voidfarer Sean McMullen (Tor 0-765-31437-1, Feb 2006, $27.95, 397pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Moonworlds Saga] Fantasy novel, third in the Moonworlds series. Wayfarer Inspector Danolarian and his Wayfarer Constables fight an invasion by the sorcerers of Lupan.

Voidfarer Sean McMullen (SFBC #1202021, Feb 2006, $13.99, 397pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Moonworlds Saga] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, third in the “Moonworlds Saga”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Navigator Eoin McNamee (Random House/Lamb 978-0-375-83910-8, Jan 2007, $15.99, 342pp, hc, cover by Mel Grant) [Navigator] Young-adult time-travel fantasy, the first in a series. Owen discovers he has a mission to help the Wakeful stop the Harsh from reversing the flow of time.

The Secret Under My Skin Janet McNaughton (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-008991-1, Nov 2006, $6.99, 354pp, pb, cover by Matthias Clamer) Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 2000) young-adult SF novel set in 2368 on an environmentally damaged Earth.

Warhammer 40,000: The Horus Heresy: False Gods Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-370-9, Jul 2006, $7.99, 406pp, pb) [Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer 40,000: The Ultramarines Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-403-9, Jun 2006, $10.99, 765pp, tp, cover by Karl Kopinski) [Warhammer 40,000: Ultramarines] Omnibus of three novelizations based on the Warhammer 40,000 SF roleplaying game universe: Nightbringer (2002), Warriors of Ultramar (2003), and Dead Sky, Black Sun (2004) plus one story. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (5/06) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Secrets F. M. McPherson (Medallion Press 1-932815-3-09, Nov 2005, $9.99, 267pp, tp, cover by Adam Mock) Young-adult dark fantasy novel about a not-so-typical teen. Medallion Press, 225 Seabreeze Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480; [www.medallion press.com].

Resolution John Meaney (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-437-4, Mar 2006, $25.00, 493pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Nulapeiron Sequence] SF novel, third in the Nulapeiron Sequence. First US edition (Bantam UK 12/04). Order from Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst NY 14228-2197; 800-421-0351; [www.pyrsf.com].

To Hold Infinity John Meaney (Prometheus/Pyr 1-59102-489-7, Sep 2006, $25.00, 499pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) SF novel. An Earth biologist seeking her son on a distant planet finds him missing and accused of murder. First US edition (Bantam UK 1998).

The Vampire Who Loved Me Teresa Medeiros (HarperCollins/Avon 0-06-076303-5, Oct 2006, $6.99, 373pp, pb) Vampire romance.

The Vampire Who Loved Me Teresa Medeiros (SFBC #1217061, Dec 2006, $11.99, 373pp, hc) Reprint (Avon 2006) vampire romance. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7371-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Castle Waiting Linda Medley (Fantagraphics Books 1-56097-747-7, Apr 2006, $29.95, 457pp, hc, cover by Linda Medley) Graphic novel collecting the complete first volume (plus a new final chapter) of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning b&w comic book about the everyday lives of the unusual inhabitants of a castle in a fairy-tale world. Introduction by Jane Yolen. Fantagraphics Books, 7563 Lake City Way NE, Seattle WA 98115; [www.fantagraphics.com].

George and the Angels Glenn Meganck (Beachfront Entertainment 1-892339-59-5, Apr 2006, $25.00, 290pp, hc) Contemporary fantasy novel. George’s life is gray until he starts hearing angels, and everyone thinks he’s crazy. Beachfront Publishing, PO Box 811922, Boca Raton FL 33481;[www.beachfrontentertainment.com].

The Summer King O. R. Melling (Abrams/Amulet 0-8109-5969-0, May 2006, $16.95, 359pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Chronicles of Faerie] Young-adult Celtic fantasy novel, the second book in The Chronicles of Faerie. Laurel investigates the mysterious death of her twin and ends up on a quest to find the missing Summer King and save Faerie. This first US edition (Viking Canada 1999) has been revised. Melling is a pen name for G.V. Whelan.

The Myriad R. M. Meluch (DAW 0-7564-0320-0, Jan 2006, $6.99, 375pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Tour of the Merrimack] Reprint (DAW 2005) military SF novel, first in the Tour of the Merrimack series.

Wolf Star R. M. Meluch (DAW 0-7564-0324-3, Jan 2006, $23.95, 328pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Tour of the Merrimack] Military SF novel, second in the Tour of the Merrimack series.

Alien Constructions: Science Fiction and Feminist Thought Patricia Melzer (University of Texas Press 0-292-71307-X, Jul 2006, $24.95, 325 + x, tp) Non-fiction, a critical look at feminist SF, with special focus on posthuman embodiment, difference and identity, and the films Alien Resurrection and The Matrix. Includes notes, bibliography, and index.

Diana Wynne Jones: Children’s Literature and the Fantastic Tradition Farah Mendlesohn (Routledge 0-415-97023-7, Dec 2005, $95.00, xxxiii + 240pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical examination of the YA fantasies of Diana Wynne Jones. Includes notes, bibliographies, and index. Part of the Children’s Literature and Culture series. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 270 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016; [www.routledge-ny.com].

Polder: A Festschrift for John Clute and Judith Clute ed. Farah Mendlesohn (Old Earth Books 1-882968-34-4, Mar 2006, $40.00, 308pp, hc, cover by Judith Clute) Original anthology, a mix of six stories (two reprints), three novel excerpts (all reprints), two poems (one reprint), and 15 non-fiction pieces in honor of critic John Clute and artist Judith Clute. Includes bibliography and notes. Order from Old Earth Books, PO Box 19951, Baltimore MD 21211; [www.oldearthbooks.com].

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