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The Mistmantle Chronicles: Book Three: The Heir of Mistmantle M. I. McAllister (Hyperion/Miramax 978-0-7868-5490-5, Sep 2007, $17.99, 316pp, hc, cover by Omar Rayyan) [Mistmantle Chronicles] Young-adult animal fantasy novel, the third in a series. Illustrated by Omar Rayyan. First US edition (Bloomsbury UK 3/07).
The Mistmantle Chronicles: Book Two: Urchin and the Heartstone M. I. McAllister (Hyperion/Miramax 0-7868-5488-X, Sep 2006, $17.95, 297pp, hc, cover by Omar Rayyan) [Mistmantle Chronicles] Young-adult animal fantasy novel, the second in a series. An orphan squirrel has a great destiny. Illustrated by Omar Rayyan. First US edition (Bloomsbury UK 4/06). This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.
The Mistmantle Chronicles: Book Two: Urchin and the Heartstone M. I. McAllister (Hyperion/Miramax 978-0-7868-5489-9, Sep 2007, $7.99, 297pp, tp, cover by Omar Rayyan) [Mistmantle Chronicles] Reprint (Bloomsbury UK 2006) young-adult animal fantasy novel, the second in a series about an orphan squirrel with a great destiny. Illustrated by Omar Ryann.
Chronicles of the Apocalypse: Species Michael McBride (Elder Signs Press 0-9779876-8-X, Sep 2006, $17.95, 571pp, tp, cover by Mike Bohatch) Reprint (Black Death Books 2004 as Species) horror novel; most of humanity is wiped out, and the dead are angry. This appears to expanded. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. Elder Signs Press, PO Box 389, Lake Orion MI 48361-0389; [www.eldersignspress.com].
Winterwood Patrick McCabe (Bloomsbury USA 978-1-59691-163-5, Jan 2007, $23.95, 242pp, hc) Literary dark fantasy novel. An Irish shapeshifter goes to unusual lengths to build himself a happy family life. First US edition (Bloomsbury 11/06).
If Wishes Were Horses Anne McCaffrey (Dorchester/Cosmos Books 978-0-8439-5912-3, Oct 2007, $6.99, 114pp, pb, cover by Charles Bernard) Reprint (Roc 1998) fantasy novella.
No One Noticed the Cat Anne McCaffrey (Dorchester/Cosmos Books 978-0-8439-5903-1, Jun 2007, $5.99, 182pp, pb, cover by Charles Bernard) Reprint (Wildside Press 1996) fantasy novella.
Dragon Harper Anne & Todd McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-48030-9, Dec 2007, $25.95, 302pp, hc, cover by Paul Youll) [Pern] SF novel in Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series, set in the same time period as Dragon’s Kin and Dragon’s Fire. Apprentice harper Kindan helps search for a cure for a sudden plague.
Dragon’s Fire Anne & Todd McCaffrey (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-48029-3, Dec 2007, $7.99, 405pp, pb, cover by Paul Youll) [Pern] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) SF novel in the Pern series.
Acorna’s Children: Second Wave Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-052542-2, Jul 2007, $7.99, 315pp, pb) [Acorna’s Children] Reprint (Eos 2006) SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, second in a series following the Acorna the Unicorn Girl series.
Acorna’s Children: Third Watch Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-052541-5, Aug 2007, $24.95, 271pp, hc, cover by Chris McGrath) [Acorna’s Children] SF novel based on a comic-book idea by McCaffrey, third in a series following the Acorna the Unicorn Girl series.
Maelstrom Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (SFBC #1218418, Jan 2007, $13.99, 237pp, hc, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Petaybee: Twins] Reprint (Del Rey 2007) SF novel, fifth in the Petaybe series begun in Powers That Be, sequel to Changelings. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Power Lines Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38780-5, Dec 2006, $7.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Scott M. Fischer) [Petaybee] Reissue (Del Rey 1994) SF novel, sequel to Powers that Be.
The Survivors Dinah McCall (Harlequin/Mira 978-0-7783-2435-5, Feb 2007, $6.99, 376pp, pb) Thriller with paranormal elements. Family members and a local psychic get messages to help a child after a plane goes down in the Appalachians.
The Queen of Bedlam Robert McCammon (Pocket 978-1-4165-5111-9, Oct 2007, $16.00, 645pp, tp) [Speaks the Nightbird] Associational non-supernatural historical mystery/horror novel, sequel to Speaks the Nightbird. Matthew Corbett investigates murders in New York.
Speaks the Nightbird Robert McCammon (Pocket 978-1-4165-5250-5, Jul 2007, $16.00, 792pp, tp) [Speaks the Nightbird] Reprint (River City 2002) associational non-supernatural historical horror novel of witch hunts in late 17th-century America.
Pyre James McCann (Simply Read Books 978-1-894965-66-8, May 2007, $8.95, 173pp, tp, cover by A. Matsoureff) [Rancour] Young-adult horror novel about a vampire-hunting werewolf, sequel to Rancour.
The Road Cormac McCarthy (Random House/Vintage International 978-0-307-38789-9, May 2007, $14.95, 287pp, tp) Reprint (Knopf 2006) postapocalyptic SF novel. This indicates second printing, but no previous trade paperback was seen.
Bled Dry Erin McCarthy (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21515-9, May 2007, $14.00, 284pp, tp) [Vegas Vampires] Vampire romance novel, third in the Vegas Vampires series. Brittany is pregnant, and the vampire father has disappeared. The author also writes as Erin Lynn.
Bled Dry Erin McCarthy (SFBC #1225951, May 2007, 11.99, 284pp, hc) [Vegas Vampires] Reprint (Berkley Sensation 2007) vampire romance novel, third in the Vegas Vampires series. This hardcover edition is otherwise similar to the Berkley Sensation trade paperback edition; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
My Immortal Erin McCarthy (Jove 978-0-515-14348-5, Sep 2007, $7.99, 311pp, pb) Paranormal romance.
Sucker Bet Erin McCarthy (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21718-4, Jan 2008, $14.00, 296pp, tp, cover by Pinglet) [Vegas Vampires] Vampire romance novel, fourth in the Vegas Vampires series.
Competition’s a Witch Kelly McClymer (Simon Pulse 978-1-4169-1645-1, Apr 2007, $8.99, 235pp, tp, cover by Kirsten Ulve) [Salem Witch Tryouts] Young-adult fantasy about witch cheerleaders, sequel to The Salem Witch Tryouts.
She’s a Witch Girl Kelly McClymer (Simon Pulse 978-1-4169-4902-2, Aug 2007, $8.99, 254pp, tp, cover by Kirsten Ulve) [Salem Witch Tryouts] Young-adult fantasy about witch cheerleaders, third in a trilogy begun in The Salem Witch Tryouts.
The Challenge of JHWH Symm Hawes McCord & Jacquelyn Brooks Strike-McCord (PublishAmerica 1-60441-250-X, Nov 2007, $24.95, 282pp, tp) SF novel of 2012 A.D. and 36,000 B.C., aliens, and government cover-ups. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.publishamerica.com].
Wicked Magic Cheyenne McCray (St. Martin’s 978-0-312-94957-0, Sep 2007, $6.99, 360pp, pb) [Forbidden Magic] Paranormal romance.
Cybermancy Kelly McCullough (Ace 978-0-441-01538-2, Oct 2007, $6.99, 278pp, pb) [WebMage] Fantasy novel, sequel to WebMage. Ravirn has to brave Hell to retrieve his girlfriend’s webgoblin.
Night Hunter Cathy McDavid (Dorchester/Love Spell 978-0-505-52722-6, Jul 2007, $6.99, 326pp, pb) Paranormal romance. A monster hunter gets unwanted interference from a gorgeous psychology professor.
Necromunda: Lasgun Wedding Will McDermott (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-462-2, May 2007, $7.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) Novelization based on the SF roleplaying game, featuring bounty hunter Kal Jerico. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (4/07) edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.
Cauldron Jack McDevitt (Ace 978-0-441-01525-2, Nov 2007, $24.95, 373pp, hc, cover by Larry Price) SF novel featuring star pilot Priscilla “Hutch” Hutchins. A new star drive pulls Hutch out of retirement.
Odyssey Jack McDevitt (Ace 978-0-441-01540-5, Nov 2007, $7.99, 423pp, pb, cover by Larry Price) Reprint (Ace 2006) near-future SF novel.
Brasyl Ian McDonald (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-543-6, May 2007, $25.00, 355pp, hc, cover by Stefan Martiniere) SF novel made up of three intertwined stories of past, present, and future Brazil.
The Outback Stars Sandra McDonald (Tor 978-0-765-31643-1, Apr 2007, $25.95, 416pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Outback Stars] Military SF novel with elements of Australian Aboriginal folklore. Lieutenant Jodenny Scott takes a berth on a ship full of misfits and criminals. A first novel.
Wind Follower Carole McDonnell (Wildside Press/Juno Books 978-0-8095-5779-0, Aug 2007, $12.95, 382pp, tp, cover by Tim Lantz) Paranormal romance. Kidnapping, slavery, and cultural conflicts between tribes separate Satha and her huspand Loic. Juno Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.juno-books.com].
Candles Burning Michael McDowell & Tabitha King (Berkley 978-0-425-21570-8, May 2007, $7.99, 424pp, pb, cover by Gene Mollica) Reprint (Berkley 2006) Southern gothic/horror novel, begun by McDowell and finished by King.
Triad Terry McGarry (Tor 978-0-765-34329-1, Apr 2007, $7.99, 593pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Eiden Myr] Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel, third in the Eiden Myr trilogy begun in Illumination.
Magic: The Gathering: Future Sight Scott McGough & John Delaney (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4269-5, Apr 2007, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Aleksi Briclot) [Magic: The Gathering: Time Spiral] Novelization based on the card game, the third book in the Time Spiral Cycle. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
Magic: The Gathering: Future Sight Scott McGough & John Delaney (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4269-5, Apr 2007, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Aleksi Briclot) [Magic: The Gathering: Time Spiral] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, book three of the Time Spiral cycle. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
The Moorchild Eloise McGraw (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 1-4169-2768-9, Jan 2007, $5.99, 241pp, tp, cover by Dan Craig) Reissue (McElderry 1996) young-adult fantasy about a changeling child trying to fit into the human world. A Newbery Honor book.
2236 Milton McGriff (AMM Publishing 978-0-9793782-9-4, 2007, $16.95, 417pp, tp) Near-future SF novel. Race relations in the US deteriorate as democracy erodes, sparking resistance in black communities. AMM Publishing, PO Box 13017, Philadelphia PA 19101; [www.ammpublishing.com].
Emissary Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-089906-6, Oct 2007, $15.95, 525pp, tp, cover by Greg Bridges) [Percheron] Fantasy novel, the second book in the Percheron series. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2006).
Odalisque Fiona McIntosh (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-089905-9, Mar 2007, $14.95, 463pp, tp, cover by Greg Bridges) [Percheron] Fantasy novel, the first book in the Percheron Saga. Harem politics control power in Percheron, a city drawing on Constantinople. First US edition (Voyager Australia 10/05).
The Particle Tarot [The Minor Arcana] Dave McKean (Allen Spiegel Fine Arts/Hourglass 0-9642069-8-6, 2006, $54.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by Dave McKean) Art book, a companion to The Particle Tarot [The Major Arcana] (ASFA/Hourglass 2000, -2-7, $45.00, not seen previously). This volume offers McKean’s interpretation of the minor arcana of the tarot, illustrated with digitally manipulated photos. Introduction by Alejandro Jodorowsky. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. Allen Spiegel Fine Arts, 221 Lobos Ave, Pacific Grove CA 93950, [www.asfa.biz].
The Gospel According to Science Fiction: From the Twilight Zone to the Final Frontier Gabriel McKee (Westminster John Knox Press 978-0-664-22901-6, Jan 2007, $14.95, 291+xvi, tp) Non-fiction, a look at spiritual themes in science fiction literature, TV, and film.
Venus Envy Shannon McKelden (Tor 978-0-7653-5497-6, Jan 2008, $7.99, 336pp, pb) Reprint (Forge 2007) fantasy romance novel. The goddess of love plays fairy godmother..
Dark Truth Lindsay McKenna (Harlequin/Silhouette Nocturne 978-0-373-61767-8, Jul 2007, $5.25, 269pp, pb) [Warriors for the Light] Paranormal romance in the Warriors for the Light series.
Heart of the Storm Lindsay McKenna (Harlequin/HQN 978-0-373-77225-4, Jul 2007, $6.99, 379pp, pb) Paranormal romance. Cherokee Dana Thunder Eagle has a mystical power that could stop a killer.
Fantasy Art Now: The Very Best in Contemporary Fantasy Art & Illustration ed. Martin McKenna (HarperCollins/Collins Design 978-0-06-137097-7, Nov 2007, $29.95, 192pp, tp, cover by Anne Stokes) Art book, a showcase of works by over 60 current artists including Donato Giancola, Yvonne Gilbert, Tony DiTerlizzi, and J.P. Targete. Foreword by Boris Vallejo.
Once Upon a Dreadful Time Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46192-8, Oct 2007, $23.95, 395pp, hc, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Faery] Fairytale fantasy novel, fifth in the Faery series, drawing on the previous books in the series.
Once Upon a Spring Morn Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46131-5, Oct 2007, $7.99, 379pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Faery] Reprint (Roc 2006) fairytale fantasy novel, fourth in the Faery series.
Once Upon an Autumn Eve Dennis L. McKiernan (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46097-4, May 2007, $7.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) [Faery] Reprint (Roc 2006) fairytale fantasy novel, third in the Faery series.
Cygnet Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 978-0-441-01483-5, Mar 2007, $15.00, 406pp, tp, cover by John Howe) [Cygnet] Omnibus of two fantasy novels: The Sorceress and the Cygnet (1991) and The Cygnet and the Firebird (1993).

1 · Sorceress and the Cygnet · n. New York: Ace, 1991
211 · Cygnet and the Firebird · n. New York: Ace, 1993
Solstice Wood Patricia A. McKillip (Ace 0-441-01465-8, Jan 2007, $14.00, 278pp, tp, cover by Gary Blythe) Reprint (Ace 2006) contemporary fantasy novel.
The Blue Sword Robin McKinley (Ace 978-0-441-01200-8, Dec 2007, $14.00, 311pp, tp) Reprint (Greenwillow 1982) fantasy novel.
Dragonhaven Robin McKinley (Penguin/Putnam 978-0-399-24675-3, Sep 2007, $17.99, 342pp, hc, cover by Pamelina Hovnatanian) Young-adult contemporary fantasy novel about a boy who lives at a reserve for endangered dragons.
Robotech: The Masters Saga: Southern Cross Jack McKinney (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-39184-1, Mar 2007, $7.99, 504pp, pb) [Robotech] Reissue (Del Rey 2005 as Robotech: Southern Cross/Metal Fire/The Final Nightmare) omnibus of three SF novelizations based on the animated TV series. Copyrighted by Harmony Gold USA and Tatsunoko Production Co.
Robotech: The New Generation: The Invid Invasion Jack McKinney (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-49901-1, Mar 2007, $7.99, 212pp, pb) [Robotech] Omnibus of three novelizations based on the animated TV series, all first published separately in 1987 by Del Rey: Invid Invasion, Metamorphosis, and Symphony of Light. Copyrighted by Harmony Gold USA and Tasunoko Production Co.

· Invid Invasion · n. New York: Del Rey, 1987
· Metamorphosos · n. New York: Del Rey, 1987
· Symphony of Light · n. New York: Del Rey, 1987
The Lighthouse War Adrian McKinty (Abrams/Amulet 978-0-8109-9354-9, Oct 2007, $16.95, 403pp, hc, cover by August Hall) [Lighthouse] Young-adult SF novel, the second volume in the Lighthouse trilogy. Jamie returns to Altair where enemies are after the fish-shaped device that lets him travel between worlds.
Witch in the House Jenna McKnight (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-084369-4, Oct 2007, $5.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Ginny Schweiss) [Witches of West Bluff] Paranormal romance in the Witches of West Bluff series. Jade Delarue’s love spell accidentally attracts a PI on an investigation.
Before the Storm Sean McMullen (Hybrid Publishers/Ford Street Publishing 978-1-876482-50-5, Jul 2007, A$19.95, 262pp, tp) Young-adult SF novel. Two cadets from the Imperial Army of the distant future travel back to 1901 to stop the bombing of Australia’s first parliament. Ford Street Publishing, PO Box 52, Ormond VIC 3204 Australia; [www.hybridpublishers.com.au/fordst.html].
Voidfarer Sean McMullen (Tor 978-0-765-35292-7, Apr 2007, $7.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Moonworlds] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, third in the Moonworlds series.
Warhammer 40,000: The Horus Heresy: Fulgrim Graham McNeill (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-476-9, Aug 2007, $7.99, 510pp, pb, cover by Neil Roberts) [Warhammer 40,000] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (7/08) edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.
Breathe Cliff McNish (Lerner/Carolrhoda 978-0-8225-6443-0, Sep 2006, $15.95, 261pp, hc) Young-adult ghost story. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.
Silver City Cliff McNish (Lerner/Carolrhoda 1-57505-926-6, Apr 2006, $15.95, 256pp, hc) [Silver] Young-adult fantasy novel, the second book in the Silver sequence. Six transformed children work to stop the Roar that threatens to devour Earth. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. First US edition (Orion 10/04).
Silver World Cliff McNish (Lerner/Carolrhoda 978-1-57505-897-9, Apr 2007, $15.95, 243pp, hc) [Silver] Young-adult fantasy novel, the second book in the Silver sequence. Six children in a garbage dump are mysteriously transformed. First US edition (Orion 2005).
Succubus Blues Richelle Mead (Kensington 978-0-7582-1641-0, Mar 2007, $15.00, 343pp, tp) [Georgina Kincaid] Paranormal romance. Seattle succubus Georgina Kincaid has problems with dates and demons.
Succubus on Top Richelle Mead (Kensington 978-0-7582-1642-7, Jan 2008, $15.00, 340pp, tp) [Georgina Kincaid] Paranormal romance, sequel to Succubus Blues. Seattle succubus Georgina Kincaid has problems with dates and demons.
Vampire Academy Richelle Mead (Penguin/Razorbill 978-1-59514-174-3, Sep 2007, $8.99, 332pp, tp) [Vampire Academy] Young-adult vampire novel/paranormal romance. A mortal vampire princess and her dhampir best friend are stuck in a dangerous school.
Context John Meaney (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-542-9, Apr 2007, $15.00, 531pp, tp, cover by Jim Burns) [Nulapeiron Sequence] Reprint (Bantam UK 2002) SF novel, second in the Nulapeiron Sequence.
The Light-Bearer’s Daughter O. R. Melling (Abrams/Amulet 978-0-8109-0781-2, May 2007, $16.95, 348pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Chronicles of Faerie] Young-adult Celtic fantasy novel, the third book in the Chronicles of Faerie. This first US edition (Penguin Canada 2001) has been revised. Melling is a pen name for G.V. Whelan.
Emperor Dad Henry Melton (Wire Rim Books 978-0-6151-5357-5, Jul 2007, $19.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Wes Hartman) [Small Towns, Big Ideas] SF novel, the first book in the Small Towns, Big Ideas series. James Hill’s father invents a teleportation device, and gets into trouble when he decides to pretend to be a supervillain to alert the world. Wire Rim Books, PMB 256, 3720 Gattis School Ste 800, Round Rock TX 78664; [www.wirerimbooks.com].
Wolf Star R. M. Meluch (DAW 978-0-7564-0383-6, Jan 2007, $7.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Tour of the Merrimack] Reprint (DAW 2006) military SF novel, second in the Tour of the Merrimack series.
The Death Wizard Chronicles, Book One: The Pit Jim Melvin (Rain Publishing 978-1-987381-47-2, Sep 2007, $17.00, 290pp, tp, cover by Don Morris) [Death Wizard Chronicles] Fantasy novel, the first in a series about the warrior-wizard Torg. A first novel. Rain Publishing, 2025 Guelph Line, Suite 264, Burlington Ontario, Canada L7P 4X4; [www.rainbooks.com].
Prime Time David Memmott (Wordcraft of Oregon 978-1-877655-53-1, Sep 2007, $15.00, 269pp, tp, cover by David Memmott & Kristin Johnson) Postcyberpunk SF novel about Worldbenders trying to re-invent the past. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand edition available at [www.wordcraftoforegon.com], or from Wordcraft of Oregon, PO Box 3235, La Grande OR 97850.
The Martian War Gabriel Mesta (Pocket 978-0-7434-4655-6, Aug 2006, $14.00, 256pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Pocket 2005) science fantasy historical novel, a fictional account of the adventures of H.G. Wells. The author also writes as Kevin J. Anderson. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

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