The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006


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Reading Stargate SG-1 ed. Stan Beeler & Lisa Dickson (St. Martin’s/Palgrave Macmillan/I.B. Tauris 1-84511-183-4, Jul 2006, $14.95, 286 + xviii, tp) [Star Trek: Stargate SG-1] Non-fiction gathering of 12 academic essays looking at the SF television show. This is the I.B. Tauris UK edition, distributed in the US by Palgrave Macmillan.


Forging the Sword Hilari Bell (Simon & Schuster 0-689-85416-1, Jan 2007, $17.99, 494pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Farsala] Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the Farsala trilogy.


The Prophecy Hilari Bell (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-059943-X, Jul 2006, $15.99, 194pp, hc, cover by Debra Lill) Young-adult fantasy novel. Scholarly Prince Perryn finds a prophecy telling how to stop the dragon from destroying the kingdom.


Rise of a Hero Hilari Bell (Simon Pulse 0-6898-5417-X, Jun 2006, $6.99, 578pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Farsala] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the Farsala trilogy (previously The Book of Sorahb trilogy).


The Wizard Test Hilari Bell (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-059942-1, Jun 2006, $5.99, 166pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Eos 2005) young-adult fantasy novel.


Beyond Infinity Gregory Benford (Warner 0-446-61157-3, Mar 2006, $6.99, 450pp, pb) [Against the Fall of Night] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2004) far-future SF novel expanded from his novella “Beyond the Fall of Night”, a sequel to Arthur C. Clarke’s Against the Fall of Night.


The Sunborn Gregory Benford (Warner 0-446-61158-1, Feb 2006, $6.99, 436pp, pb, cover by Don Dixon) [Martian Race] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2005) SF novel, a loose sequel to The Martian Race.


Lords of Grass and Thunder Curt Benjamin (DAW 0-7564-0342-1, Apr 2006, $7.99, 562pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Seven Brothers] Reprint (DAW 2005) fantasy novel set in the universe of the Seven Brothers trilogy.


Star Trek: Titan: Orion’s Hounds Christopher L. Bennett (Pocket 1-4165-0950-X, Jan 2006, $6.99, 379pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Star Trek: Titan] Star Trek novelization, third in the Titan series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.


X-Men: Watchers on the Walls Christopher L. Bennett (Pocket Star 1-4165-1067-2, May 2006, $7.99, 354pp, pb, cover by Arthur Suydam) [X-Men] Novelization based on the comic books. Copyrighted by Marvel Characters.


Tire Grabbers John Bennett (Hcolom Press 0-9776783-0-X, Sep 2006, $19.95, 383pp, tp, cover by Peter Halfar) Fantasy novel. An unhappy boy manifests powers that could save mankind from the forces of Moloch. Hcolom Press, 605 E. 5th Ave., Ellensburg WA 98926.


Siege Perilous Nigel Bennett & P. N. Elrod (Baen 1-4165-2074-0, Jul 2006, $7.99, 433pp, pb, cover by Jamie Murray) [Lancelot: vampire] Reprint (Baen 2004) vampire novel, fourth in the series featuring a vampire Lancelot in contemporary Canada.


Angelmonster Veronica Bennett (Candlewick Press 0-7636-2994-4, May 2006, $15.99, 236pp, hc) Associational young-adult historical novel about Mary Shelley as a young woman, and the visions and obsessions that lead her to write Frankenstein. [Mary W. Shelley]


Ghosts of Albion: Initiation Amber Benson & Christopher Golden (Subterranean Press 1-59606-028-X, Feb 2006, $40.00, 203pp, hc) [Ghosts of Albion] Collection of two scripts for the Victorian dark fantasy TV show, plus a short story. Introduction by Benson and afterword by Golden.


Ghosts of Albion: Witchery Amber Benson & Christopher Golden (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-47131-8, Oct 2006, $14.95, 381pp, tp, cover by Gene Mollica) [Ghosts of Albion] Victorian dark fantasy novel based on characters created by the authors for a BBC animated Internet serial. Copyrighted by Benson Entertainment and the Daring Greatly Corporation.


The Physician’s Tale Ann Benson (Delacorte 0-385-33505-9, Dec 2006, $24.00, 514pp, hc) [Alejandro Canches; Janie Crowe] SF novel, third in the series begun in The Plague Tales, interweaving past and future. Physicians, one in Europe during the Black Death, the other in the near future, continue to fight plagues and politics.


The Best of Not One of Us ed. John Benson (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-6215-4, Sep 2006, $14.95, 170pp, tp, cover by Timothy Lantz) Anthology of 15 stories of “otherness” originally published in the magazine Not One of Us. Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.prime-books.com].


Grand Traverse Michael Beres (Medallion Press 1-932815-34-1, Sep 2005, $24.95, 367pp, hc) Near-future SF novel. This is dated 2005 but not seen until now. Medallion Press, 225 Seabreeze Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480; [www.medallion press.com].


Bear Daughter Judith Berman (Ace 0-441-01390-2, Dec 2006, $7.99, 422pp, pb) Reprint (Ace 2005) fantasy novel.


How to Kill Your Boyfriend (In Ten Easy Steps) D. V. Bernard (Simon & Schuster/Strebor 1-59309-066-8, Jun 2006, $14.00, 254pp, tp) Humorous horror novel. A radio psychiatrist is kidnapped by a woman wanting help killing her boyfriend, who won’t stay dead.


Ursula K. Le Guin: A Critical Companion Susan M. Bernardo & Graham J. Murphy (Greenwood Press 0-313-33225-8, Oct 2006, $65.00, 198 + xi, hc) Non-fiction, a critical guide to Le Guin’s SF and fantasy. This includes bibliography and index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800; [www.greenwood.com]. [Ursula K. Le Guin]


Chance Fortune and the Outlaws Shane Berryhill (Tor/Starscape 0-765-31468-1, Aug 2006, $17.95, 269pp, hc, cover by James Jean) [Chance Fortune] Young-adult fantasy, the first volume in The Adventures of Chance Fortune. A normal kid fakes his way into an academy for young persons with extraordinary powers. A first novel.


Arthur and the Forbidden City Luc Besson (HarperCollins 0-06-059628-7, Sep 2006, $5.99, 183pp, tp, cover by Brian Despain) [Arthur] Reprint (HarperCollins 2005) young-adult fantasy, sequel to Arthur and the Minimoys. Translated from the French Artur et la cite interdite (Intervista/Manitoba 2003) by Ellen Sowchek.


Arthur and the Invisibles Luc Besson (HarperEntertainment 0-06-122726-9, Dec 2006, $7.99, 405pp, tp) [Arthur] Omnibus of two young-adult fantasy novels: Arthur and the Minimoys (2005) and Arthur and the Forbidden City (2005). Translated from the original French by Ellen Sowchek. A movie tie-in edition.


Arthur and the Minimoys Luc Besson (HarperTrophy 0-06-059625-2, May 2006, $5.99, 219pp, tp, cover by Brian Despain) [Arthur] Reprint (HarperCollins 2005) young-adult fantasy. Translated by Ellen Sowcheck from the French Artur et les Minimoys (Intervista 2002).


Horror: The Best of the Year: 2006 Edition ed. John Gregory Betancourt & Sean Wallace (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-5648-0, May 2006, $13.95, 319pp, tp, cover by Pieter Claesz) Best-of-the-year anthology of 17 stories, with an introduction on the year in fantasy by the editors. (Betancourt is listed without “Gregory” on the cover, but it is included inside.) Authors include Joe R. Lansdale, Clive Barker, and Jeff Vandermeer. Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.prime-books.com].


Talisman Jane M. H. Bigelow (Pronghorn Press/Antelios 1-932636-20-X, Sep 2006, $19.95, 312pp, tp) Fantasy novel. A woman steals a gem from a temple and attracts the attention of the Goddess of Laughter. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.janebigelow.com], or from Jane M.H. Bigelow, 125 Pennsylvania St., Denver CO 80203.


Moonquake Alan Binder (Apogee Books 1-897350-00-7, Aug 2006, $9.95, 310pp, pb) Near-future hard SF novel of disaster on the first moon base. Apogee Books, Box 62034, Burlington Ont Canada L7R 4K2; [www.apogeespacebooks.com].


Designated Targets John Birmingham (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-45715-8, Jan 2007, $7.99, 429pp, pb, cover by Ben Perini) [Axis of Time] Reprint (Pan Macmillan Australia 2005) SF alternate-history/time travel novel, second in The Axis of Time trilogy.


Dreams Made Flesh Anne Bishop (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46070-7, Feb 2006, $7.99, 439pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) [Black Jewels] Reprint (Roc 2005) collection in the Black Jewels universe.


Sebastian Anne Bishop (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46073-1, Feb 2006, $23.95, 437pp, hc, cover by Larry Rostant) [Ephemera] Fantasy novel, the first book of Ephemera, a world of many fragmented landscapes connected only by magic bridges. Half-incubus Sebastian’s world is threatened by the release of an old evil.


Fiends of the Eastern Front: The Blood Red Army David Bishop (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-325-3, May 2006, $7.99, 255pp, pb) [Fiends of the Eastern Front] Novelization based on the 2000AD comics, the second in a trilogy. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK 4/06 edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S.


Fiends of the Eastern Front: Twilight of the Dead David Bishop (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-384-9, Aug 2006, $7.99, 249pp, pb) [Fiends of the Eastern Front] Novelization based on 2000AD comics, the third in a trilogy. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK 7/06 edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S.


Nikolai Dante: Honour Be Damned! David Bishop (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 1-84416-324-5, Apr 2006, $6.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Simon Fraser) [Nikolai Dante] Novelization based on the 2000AD comic-book character. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Flame UK (3/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S.


Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale Holly Black (Simon Pulse 0-689-86704-2, Jul 2006, $6.99, 331pp, tp, cover by Sammy Yuen, Jr.) [Kaye] Reissue (Simon & Schuster 2002) young-adult contemporary fantasy novel; 11th printing.


Valiant Holly Black (Simon Pulse 0-689-86823-5, Oct 2006, $7.99, 314pp, tp, cover by Sammy Yuen, Jr.) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2005) young-adult contemporary fantasy.


Watchers in the Night Jenna Black (Tor 0-765-35451-9, Nov 2006, $6.99, 296pp, pb) Vampire romance novel. Private investigator Carolyn Mathers discovers the fiancé who dumped her is now a vampire, and accused of murder.


Stealth Planet Ray Blackhall (Dusty Spark Publishing/Sparkling Press 978-0-9763565-5-4, Nov 2006, $22.00, 285pp, tp, cover by Jean-Pierre Normand) Near-future SF novel. The discovery of a hidden planet in the solar system sets off a new push into space. Sparkling Press, 15821 FM 529 Suite #181, Houston TX 77095; [www.sparklingpress.com].


Sages & Swords ed. Daniel E. Blackston (Pitch-Black Books 0-9755540-5-0, Mar 2006, $14.95, 275pp, tp, cover by Storn Cook) Original anthology of 14 heroic fantasy stories plus two essays on writing and an interview with R.A. Salvatore. Authors include Tanith Lee, Vera Nazarian, and Michael Boatman. Pitch-Black Books, 3232 S. 1st St., Springfield IL 62703; [www.pitchblackbooks.com].


The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe Annette Blair (Berkley Sensation 0-425-21346-3, Dec 2006, $6.99, 284pp, pb, cover by Masaki Ryo) Humorous fantasy romance. A Scot and a witch in denial about her magic feud over a carving of a unicorn.


Necklace of Kisses Francesca Lia Block (Harper 0-06-077752-4, Aug 2006, $12.95, 227pp, tp) [Weetzie Bat] Reprint (HarperCollins 2005) fantasy novel in which former YA protagonist Weetzie Bat turns 40.


Psyche in a Dress Francesca Lia Block (HarperCollins/Cotler 0-06-076372-8, Sep 2006, $15.99, 116pp, hc, cover by Greg Spalenka) Young-adult contemporary fantasy novella, an update of Greek myth mixing prose and free verse. Psyche avoids exploitation by her film-director father and is tested by gods and demons.


Ruby Francesca Lia Block & Carmen Staton (HarperCollins 0-06-084057-9, Jul 2006, $21.95, 209pp, hc) Fantasy novel. Abused, premonition-prone Ruby moves to LA and falls for beautiful male star Orion Woolf.


London Calling Edward Bloor (Random House/Knopf 0-375-83635-7, Sep 2006, $16.95, 289pp, hc) Young-adult time travel fantasy novel. A ghost leads a teen back to the 1940 bombing of London.


Dark Angel Lucy Blue (Pocket 1-4165-1196-2, Jan 2007, $6.99, 368pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Bound in Darkness] Medieval vampire romance, third in the Bound in Darkness series. Copyrighted by Jayel Wylie.


The Devil’s Knight Lucy Blue (Pocket 1-4165-1195-4, Mar 2006, $6.99, 361pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Bound in Darkness] Medieval vampire romance, second in the Bound in Darkness series. Copyrighted by Jayel Wylie.


The Devil’s Knight Lucy Blue (SFBC #1208970, Apr 2006, $10.99, 361pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [Bound in Darkness] Reprint (Pocket 2006) medieval vampire romance, second in the Bound in Darkness series. Copyrighted by Jayel Wylie. This has ISBN 0-7394-6323-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.


Star Trek: Burning Dreams Margaret Wander Bonanno (Pocket 0-7434-9693-0, Aug 2006, $7.99, 354pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization. This is a 40th anniversary edition. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.


Star Trek: Strangers from the Sky Margaret Wander Bonanno (Pocket 1-4165-2463-0, Aug 2006, $4.99, 402pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Star Trek] Reissue (Pocket 1987) Star Trek novelization. This is a 40th anniversary edition with a new afterword by the author. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.


The Princetta Anne-Laure Bondoux (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-924-X, Aug 2006, $17.95, 430pp, hc, cover by LeUyen Pham) Young-adult fantasy adventure in an alternate world. A 15-year-old princess flees an arranged marriage and ends up on a perilous journey. Translated from the French La Princetta et le Capitaine (Hachette Livre 2004). First US edition (Bloomsbury 6/06 as The Princess and the Captain).


Alternate Americas: Science Fiction Film and American Culture M. Keith Booker (Greenwood Press/Praeger 0-275-98395-1, Mar 2006, $49.95, 288pp, hc) Non-fiction exploration of the ways SF films reflect American culture. Includes index. Order from Praeger, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800; [www.praeger.com].


Doctor Illuminatus Martin Booth (Little, Brown 0-316-01285-8, Apr 2006, $6.99, 173pp, tp, cover by Kim McGillivray) [Alchemist’s Son] Reprint (Puffin UK 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, the first in “The Alchemist’s Son”.


Soul Stealer Martin Booth (Little, Brown 0-316-05993-5, Sep 2006, $6.99, 242pp, tp, cover by Kim McGillivray) [Alchemist’s Son] Reprint (Puffin UK 2003) young-adult fantasy novel, the second in The Alchemist’s Son duology. This includes a reader’s guide.


Treasure Forest Cat Bordhi (Ace 0-441-01369-4, Apr 2006, $14.00, 288pp, tp, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Forest Inside] Fantasy novel, book one of The Forest Inside trilogy. First US edition (Namaste Publishing Canada 9/03). Winner of the 2004 Nautilus Award for YA fiction as “a narrative adaptation of the spiritual teachings of Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now.”


The Book of Imaginary Beings Jorge Luis Borges (Penguin/Viking 0-670-89180-0, Nov 2005, $25.95, 236 + xv, hc, cover by Peter Sís) Associational non-fiction, a collection of whimsical descriptions of fantastic creatures. This is a new translation with notes by Andrew Hurley. New illustrations by Peter Sís.


The Long and the Short of It Robert Borski (iUniverse 0-595-38643-1, Feb 2006, $14.95, 188 + ix, tp, cover by Robert Borski) Non-fiction, a collection of 14 essays on the works of Gene Wolfe. Portions previously appeared in The New York Review of Science Fiction and online. Includes notes and bibliography. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com], or from iUniverse, 2021 Pine Lake Road, Suite 100, Lincoln NE 68512; 800-288-4677.


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