The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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Crown of Stars Kate Elliott (DAW 978-0-7564-0406-2, Jan 2007, $7.99, 609pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Crown of Stars] Reprint (DAW 2006) fantasy novel, seventh and final in the Crown of Stars series. Elliott is a pen name for Alis Rasmussen.

Spirit Gate Kate Elliott (Tor 978-0-7653-4930-9, Oct 2007, $7.99, 718pp, pb, cover by Michael Kaluta) Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, the first book of the Crossroads series.

Ambergate Patricia Elliott (Little, Brown 978090316-01060-3, Feb 2007, $16.99, 390pp, hc, cover by Jon Krause) [Murkmere] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Murkmere. First US edition (Hodder Children’s Books 2005).

Crooked Little Vein Warren Ellis (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-072393-4, Jul 2007, $21.95, 280pp, hc) Secret history/detective novel with SF and surreal elements. Burned-out PI Michael McGill is hired to find the secret Real Constitution of the United States. A first novel by a noted graphic novelist.

Shatterday Harlan Ellison (Tachyon Publications/Edgeworks Abbey 978-1-892391-48-3, Sep 2007, $14.95, 320pp, tp, cover by Arthur Suydam) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1980) collection of 16 stories.

The Vampire Files, Volume Two P. N. Elrod (SFBC #1231196, Mar 2007, $13.99, 482pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Jack Fleming (The Vampire Files)] Reprint (Ace 2006) omnibus of three novels in the vampire detective series. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-8079-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon ed. P. N. Elrod (St. Martin’s Griffin 978-0-312-37504-1, Jan 2008, $13.95, 358pp, tp, cover by Paul Youll) Original anthology of nine stories involving supernatural honeymoons. This includes stories in Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series, Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files, P.N. Elrod’s The Vampire Files, and Marjorie M. Liu’s Dirk & Steele series,

My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding ed. P. N. Elrod (SFBC #1221146, Nov 2006, $10.99, 310pp, hc, cover by Kovack) Reprint (St. Martin’s Griffin 2006) original anthology of nine stories about supernatural weddings. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7369-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Mister Boots Carol Emshwiller (Penguin/Firebird 978-0-14-240770-7, Mar 2007, $6.99, 185pp, tp, cover by Jim Hoover) Reprint (Viking 2005) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Secret City Carol Emshwiller (Tachyon Publications 978-1892391-44-5, Apr 2007, $14.95, 209pp, tp, cover by Ed Emshwiller) SF novel. An alien stranded on Earth searches for his people’s Secret City. Tachyon Publications, 1459 18th St. #139, San Francisco CA 94107; [www.tachyonpublications.com].

Emshwiller: Infinity x Two: The Art & Life of Ed and Carol Emshwiller Ed & Carol Emshwiller & Luis Ortiz (NonStop Press 978-1-933065-08-3, Mar 2007, $39.95, 173pp, hc, cover by Ed Emshwiller) Art book and biography of Ed & Carol Emshwiller with text by Luis Ortiz, and over 250 illustrations in b&w and color. Introductions by Carol Emshwiller and Alex Eisenstein. Includes notes, selected bibliography, and index. NonStop, POB 981, Peck Slip Station, New York NY 10272-0981; [www.nonstop-press.com].

Stewards of the Flame Sylvia Engdahl (Engdahl, Sylvia 978-1-4196-7506-5, Sep 2007, $19.99, 458pp, tp) SF novel. A star pilot on an unfamiliar planet finds himself a prisoner of that world’s dictatorial medical system. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.sylviaengdahl.com]

Journey Between Worlds Sylvia Louise Engdahl (Penguin/Firebird 978-0-14-240828-5, Jun 2007, $7.99, 230pp, pb, cover by Craig Phillips) Reprint (Atheneum 1970) young-adult SF novel/romance about the colonization of Mars. This follows the slightly revised 2006 Putnam edition.

Frannie in Pieces Delia Ephron (HarperTeen 978-0-06-074716-9, Oct 2007, $16.99, 376pp, hc, cover by Chad W. Beckerman) Young-adult fantasy. Frannie’s dead father leaves her a puzzle that transports her to an ancient Italian city out of time.

Zeroville Steve Erickson (Europa Editions 978-1-933372-39-6, Sep 2007, $14.95, 329pp, tp) Mainstream novel with possible supernatural elements. A young man obsessed with film comes to Hollywood and discovers a secret about movies and dreams.

The Bonehunters Steven Erikson (Tor 978-0-7653-1006-4, Sep 2007, $27.95, 800pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Fantasy novel, the sixth in The Malazan Book of the Fallen. A trade paperback edition (-1652-3, $16.95) is also available. First US edition (Bantam UK 3/06).

House of Chains Steven Erikson (Tor 978-0-765-34881-4, Mar 2007, $7.99, 1021pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Reprint (Bantam UK 2002) fantasy novel, the fourth in The Malazan Book of the Fallen.

Midnight Tides Steven Erikson (Tor 978-0-7653-1005-7, Apr 2007, $27.95, 624pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Fantasy novel, the fifth in the Malazan Book of the Fallen. A trade paperback edition (-1651-6, $15.95) is also available. First US edition (Bantam UK 3/04).

Midnight Tides Steven Erikson (SFBC #1231478, Apr 2007, $14.99, 779pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Reprint (Bantam UK 2004) fantasy novel, the fourth in The Malazan Book of the Fallen. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Midnight Tides Steven Erikson (Tor 978-0-7653-4882-1, Sep 2007, $7.99, 940pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Malazan Book of the Fallen] Reprint (Bantam UK 2004) fantasy novel, the fourth in The Malazan Book of the Fallen.

The Opium of the People J. Alan Erwine (Nomadic Delirium Press 1-4196-2588-8, Jan 2007, $15.99, 156pp, tp, cover by Laura Givens) Reprint (ProMart Publishing 1997?, not seen) near-future SF novella. Radical fundamentalist Christians take over the US government. This has been somewhat revised/corrected from two previous editions. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.geocities.com/nomadicdelirium].

Seedlings on the Solar Winds and Other Stories J. Alan Erwine (Nomadic Delirium Press 978-0-9801703-0-6, Dec 2007, $12.99, 139pp, tp, cover by Laura Givens) Collection of 16 stories, with notes on each by the author. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.nomadicdeliriumpress.com]; 950 W. 103rd Pl., Apt B204, Northglenn CO 80260.

Future Syndicate ed. J. Alan Erwine (Nomadic Delirium Press 1-4196-5459-4, Jan 2007, $14.99, 123pp, tp, cover by Marge Simon) Original anthology of eight stories, three reprints, about future crime. Authors include Jason Sizemore, Lavie Tidhar, and Bruce Horner. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.geocities.com/nomadicdelirium].

Dangerous Space Kelley Eskridge (Aqueduct Press 978-0-1-933500-13, Jun 2007, $18.00, 255pp, tp, cover by Remedios Varos) Collection of seven stories, one original. The author’s first collection. Introduction by Geoff Ryman. Aqueduct Press, PO Box 95787, Seattle WA 98145-2787; [www.aqueductpress.com].

Hot Mama Jennifer Estep (Berkley 978-0-425-21734-4, Nov 2007, $14.00, 356pp, tp, cover by Stanley Chow) [Fiona Fine] Paranormal romance, a sequel to Karma Girl. Fiona Fine, AKA the superhero Fiera, has trouble getting back into dating after her boyfriend’s death.

Karma Girl Jennifer Estep (Berkley 978-0-425-21511-1, May 2007, $14.00, 360pp, tp) [Fiona Fine] Paranormal romance. A newpaper reporter who specializes in exposing superheroes’ secret identities gets her comeuppance.

Category 7 Bill Evans & Marianna Jameson (Tor/Forge 978-0-7653-1735-3, Jul 2007, $24.95, 383pp, hc) Thriller with SF elements. A billionaire uses rogue weather science to set off a huge hurricane.

Pax Britannia: El Sombra Al Ewing (Abaddon Books US 978-1-905437-34-4, Aug 2007, $7.99, 290pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Pax Britannia] Shared-world steampunk SF novel, the second in the series. This includes an unpaginated story by Jonathan Green. Copyrighted by Rebellion. This first US edition is the Abaddon UK 5/07 edition.

The Final Eclipse Lynne Ewing (Hyperion 978-1-4231-0843-6, Dec 2007, $9.99, 265pp, hc, cover by Suza Scalora) [Daughters of the Moon] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, 13th in the Daughters of the Moon series.

Sisters of Isis 1: The Summoning Lynne Ewing (Hyperion 978-1-4231-0342-4, Apr 2007, $9.99, 263pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Sisters of Isis] Young-adult contemporary fantasy novel, the first in a series about three young women who discover they are descendants of Egyptian pharaohs and have magical powers. This is a paper-over-board edition.

Sisters of Isis 2: Divine One Lynne Ewing (Hyperion 978-1-4231-0343-1, Jun 2007, $9.99, 257pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Sisters of Isis] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, second in the Sisters of Isis series. This is a paper-over-board edition.

Sisters of Isis 3: Enchantress Lynne Ewing (Hyperion 978-1-4231-0684-5, Sep 2007, $9.99, 252pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Sisters of Isis] Young-adult contemporary fantasy, third in a series. This is a paper-over-board edition.

If Minds Had Toes Lucy Eyre (Bloomsbury USA 978-1-59691-300-4, Apr 2007, $12.95, 281pp, tp, cover by Paul Jackson) Literary fantasy novel. A teen is drawn into a literal World of Ideas to settle a bet between Wittgenstein and Socrates. Illustrated by Paul Jackson. A first novel. First US edition (Bloomsbury UK 1/07).

Warlord Jennifer Fallon (Tor 978-0-7653-0991-4, Aug 2007, $26.95, 508pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Wolfblade] Fantasy novel, book three of the Wolfblade trilogy. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2005).

Warrior Jennifer Fallon (Tor 978-0-7653-4870-8, Aug 2007, $7.99, 562pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Wolfblade] Reprint (Voyager Australia 2005) fantasy novel, the second volume in the Wolfblade trilogy.

The 7 Professors of the Far North John Fardell (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-240735-6, Sep 2006, $6.99, 217pp, tp, cover by John Fardell) Reprint (Faber & Faber 2004) young-adult adventure with SF elements. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

The Flight of the Silver Turtle John Fardell (Penguin/Putnam 0-399-24382-8, Oct 2006, $15.99, 233pp, hc, cover by John Fardell) Young-adult adventure with SF elements. Zara, Ben, Sam, and Marcia help build a high-tech airplane and join a search for a long-lost secret invention. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. First US edition (Faber & Faber 2006).

Sons of the Oak David Farland (Tor 978-0-7653-4108-2, Sep 2007, $7.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, fifth in The Runelords series, set eight years after The Lair of Bones. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton.

Worldbinder David Farland (Tor 978-0-7653-1665-3, Sep 2007, $24.95, 336pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Runelords] Fantasy novel, sixth in The Runelords series. Farland is a pen name for Dave Wolverton.

The Land of the Silver Apples Nancy Farmer (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 978-1-4169-0735-0, Aug 2007, $18.95, 496pp, hc, cover by Gene Mollica) [Sea of Trolls] Children’s fantasy novel, sequel to The Sea of Trolls. Jack’s sister Lucy is kidnapped again, this time by the Lady of the Lake

The Unreasoning Mask Philip José Farmer (Overlook Press 978-1-58567-715-3, Jan 2007, $14.95, 243pp, tp) Reprint (Putnam 1981) far-future SF novel.

Glamour Job Doug Farrell (BookSurge 978-1-4196-7496-9, Oct 2007, $19.96, 482pp, tp, cover by Doug Farrell) [Lunarcentric] Contemporary fantasy novel, the first book in the Lunarcentric trilogy. A woman in jail tells about her encounters with goblins in Chicago. A first novel. This is a print-on demand edition, available online at [www.booksurge.com]; BookSurge Publishing, 7290-B Investment Drive, Charleston SC 29418; 1-866-308-6235.

You Don’t Scare Me John Farris (Tor/Forge 978-0-312-85064-7, Apr 2007, $24.95, 302pp, hc) Horror novel. A woman believes a dead killer is still destroying anyone she ever gets close to.

From the Notebooks of Dr. Brain Minister Faust (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-46637-2, Feb 2007, $13.95, 390pp, tp, cover by Greg Horn) Fantasy novel about therapist for superheroes and her work with one spectacularly dysfunctional team. Faust is a pen name for Malcolm Azania.

Dark Celebration Christine Feehan (Jove 978-0-515-14354-6, Oct 2007, $7.99, 393pp, pb) [Carpathian] Reprint (Berkley 2006) paranormal romantic suspense/dark fantasy novel in the Carpathian series.

Dark Gold Christine Feehan (Leisure 978-0-8439-5844-8, Mar 2007, $7.99, 334pp, pb) [Carpathian] Reprint (Love Spell 2000) romantic vampire novel, the third in the Carpathian series.

Dark Hunger Christine Feehan (Berkley 978-0-425-21783-2, Oct 2007, $10.00, unpaginated, tp, cover by Zid) [Carpathian] Manga/graphic novel version of a paranormal romantic suspense/dark fantasy story in the Carpathian series. Illustrated by Zid; adapted by Dana Kurtin (credited only on the copyright page).

Dark Possession Christine Feehan (Berkley 978-0-425-21709-2, Sep 2007, $24.95, 358pp, hc, cover by Larry Rostant) [Carpathian] Paranormal romantic suspense/dark fantasy novel in the Carpathian series.

Deadly Game Christine Feehan (Jove 978-0-515-14261-7, Mar 2007, $7.99, 333pp, pb) [GhostWalkers] Paranormal romantic suspense novel, fifth in the GhostWalkers series.

Deadly Game Christine Feehan (SFBC #1226512, May 2007, $12.99, 333pp, hc) [GhostWalkers] Reprint (Jove 2007) paranormal romantic suspense novel, fifth in the GhostWalkers series about genetically enhanced soldiers. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7947-6; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Safe Harbor Christine Feehan (Jove 978-0-515-14318-8, Jul 2007, $7.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Dan O’Leary) [Drake Sisters] Paranormal romance in the Drake Sisters series.

Blue Moon Hila Feil (Harcourt 978-0-15-205933-0, May 2007, $6.95, 253pp, pb) Reprint (Atheneum 1990) young-adult ghost novel.

Flight of the Nighthawks Raymond E. Feist (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-079279-4, Apr 2007, $7.99, 368pp, pb) [Riftwar: Darkwar Saga] Reprint (Voyager 2005) fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, first volume in the Darkwar Saga.

Into a Dark Realm Raymond E. Feist (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-079280-0, Apr 2007, $25.95, 319pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Riftwar: Darkwar Saga] Fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, second volume in the Darkwar Saga. First US edition (Voyager 9/06).

Into a Dark Realm Raymond E. Feist (SFBC #1232152, Apr 2007, $13.99, 319pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Riftwar: Darkwar Saga] Reprint (Voyager 2006) fantasy novel set in the world of Midkemia, second volume in the Darkwar Saga. This is similar to the Eos first US edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Honored Enemy Raymond E. Feist & William R. Forstchen (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-079284-8, Jun 2007, $7.99, 355pp, pb) [Riftwar: Legends] Reprint (Voyager 2001) fantasy novel, the first book of the Legends of the Riftwar series.

Honored Enemy Raymond E. Feist & William R. Forstchen (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-079283-1, Jun 2007, $13.95, 323pp, tp, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Riftwar: Legends] Reissue (Voyager 2001) fantasy novel. The first book of the Legends of the Riftwar series.

Murder in LaMut Raymond E. Feist & Joel Rosenberg (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-079285-5, Aug 2007, $14.95, 324pp, tp, cover by Geoff Taylor) [Riftwar: Legends] Fantasy novel. The second book of the Legends of the Riftwar series. First US edition (Voyager 6/02).

Magician: Apprentice, Volume One et al. Raymond E. Feist, Michael Avon Oeming & Bryan Glass (Marvel Publishing 978-0-7851-2589-1, Nov 2007, $15.99, unpaginated, hc, cover by Brett Booth) [Riftwar] Graphic novel collecting the first six comic books in the ongoing adaptation of Feist’s Magician, the first book in the Riftwar series. Adapted by Michael Avon Oeming & Bryan Glass, with art by Brett Booth and Ryan Stegman.

Spectrum 14: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art ed. Cathy & Arnie Fenner (Underwood Books 978-1-59929-006-5, Oct 2007, $39.95, 248pp, hc, cover by Andrew Jones) Art yearbook, this covers 2006 with reproductions of over 450 works by more than 300 artists, chosen by a jury. Arnie Fenner discusses “The Year in Review”. This includes a profile of Grand Master Award winner Syd Mead. A trade paperback edition (-007-2, $29.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1919, Nevada City CA 95959; [www.underwoodbooks.com].

The Book of Joby Mark J. Ferrari (Tor 978-0-7653-1686-8, Aug 2007, $27.95, 638pp, hc, cover by Mark J. Ferrari) Fantasy novel mixing the Book of Job and Arthurian myth. A trade paperback edition (-1753-7, $15.95) is also available. A first novel.

Anne of the Isles and Other Legends of Brittany Paul Féval; trans. by Brian Stableford (Black Coat Press 978-1-932983-92-0, Aug 2007, $20.95, 246pp, tp, cover by Anne-Claire Payet) Collection of four Gothic fantasy stories supposedly inspired by Breton folklore. Translated from the French by Brian Stableford, who also provides an introduction and notes. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.blackcoatpress.com], or from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416.

Felifax the Tiger Man Paul Féval, Fils; trans. by Brian Stableford (Black Coat Press 978-1-932983-88-3, Mar 2007, $24.95, 350pp, tp, cover by Hank Mayo) Adventure novel mixing Tarzan-style adventure and a Holmesian British detective. Translated from the French (Baudiniere, originally serialized in two parts as Felifax L’Homme Tigre [1929] and Londres en Folie [1930]) by Brian Stableford, who also provides introduction, afterword, and notes. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.blackcoatpress.com], or from Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416.

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