The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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The Stone Light Kai Meyer; trans. by Elizabeth D. Crawford (Simon Pulse 978-0-689-87790-2, Oct 2007, $8.99, 350pp, tp, cover by Melvyn Grant) [Dark Reflections] Reprint (Egmont 2006) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the Dark Reflections series. Translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford from the German Das Steinerne Licht (Loewe Verlag 2002).

The Wave Walkers: Pirate Curse Kai Meyer; trans. by Elizabeth D. Crawford (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 978-1-4169-2473-9, Apr 2007, $5.99, 320pp, tp, cover by Dominic Harman) [Wave Walkers] Reprint (McElderry 2006) young-adult fantasy novel, the first in the Wave Walkers series. Translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford from the German Di Wellenläufer (Leowe Verlag 2003).

The Wave Walkers: Pirate Emperor Kai Meyer; trans. by Elizabeth D. Crawford (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 978-1-4169-2474-6, May 2007, $16.99, 298pp, hc, cover by Dominic Harman) [Wave Walkers] Young-adult fantasy novel, the second in the Wave Walkers series about kids who can literally walk on water, pirates, and magic in the Caribbean. Translated by Elizabeth D. Crawford from the German Die Muschelmagier (Leowe Verlag 2004).

Eclipse Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown 978-0-316-16020-9, Sep 2007, $18.99, 629pp, hc) [Twilight] Young-adult vampire novel, third in the trilogy begun in Twilight. This indicates fourth printing, but has not been seen previously.

City of Dogs Livi Michael (Penguin/Putnam 978-0-399-24356-1, Sep 2007, $16.99, 250pp, hc, cover by Greg Couch) Young-adult fantasy novel. A dogs flees a world of Norse myth and comes to ours to get help from other dogs.

The Crying Child Barbara Michaels (Harper 978-0-06-082860-8, Sep 2007, $7.99, 311pp, pb) Reprint (Dodd, Mead 1971) mystery with Gothic elements. A woman grieving for her child hears eerie moans in the woods. Michaels is a pen name for Barbara Mertz, who also writes as Elizabeth Peters.

Patriot’s Dream Barbara Michaels (Harper 978-0-06-082869-1, Sep 2007, $7.99, 355pp, pb) Reprint (Dodd, Mead 1976) mystery with Gothic elements. Jan has dreams of the past while vacationing in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Michaels is a pen name for Barbara Mertz, who also writes as Elizabeth Peters.

Wait for What Will Come Barbara Michaels (Harper 978-0-06-082875-2, Sep 2007, $7.99, 311pp, pb) Reprint (Dodd, Mead 1978) Gothic romance with psychic elements. Michaels is a pen name for Barbara Mertz, who also writes as Elizabeth Peters.

Genesis Alpha Rune Michaels (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 978-1-4169-1886-8, Jun 2007, $14.99, 193pp, hc, cover by Sammy Yuen, Jr.) Young-adult SF thriller. A boy whose fetal stem cells saved his brother’s life worries about the implications when the brother is arrested for murder. A first novel.

Scions: Resurrection Patrice Michelle (Harlequin/Silhouette Nocturne 978-0-373-61778-4, Jan 2008, $5.25, 283pp, pb) [Scions] Vampire romance novel, the first in a trilogy.

Un Lun Dun China Miéville (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-49516-7, Feb 2007, $17.95, 432pp, hc, cover by August Hall) Young-adult fantasy novel.

Un Lun Dun China Miéville (SFBC #1226143, Apr 2007, $11.99, 432pp, hc, cover by August Hall) Reprint (Del Rey 2007) young-adult fantasy novel. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Baltimore: Or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire Mike Mignola & Christopher Golden (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-80471-3, Sep 2007, $25.00, 285pp, hc, cover by Mike Mignola) Dark fantasy novel, illustrated with 150 b&w drawings by Mignola.

MechWarrior: Dark Age: A Rending of Falcons Victor Milán (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46159-2, Jun 2007, $6.99, 313pp, pb) [MechWarrior: Dark Age] Novelization, the 26th based on the computer game based on the Battletech roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.

Into Thin Air Cindy Miles (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 978-0-451-22262-6, Nov 2007, $6.99, 324pp, pb) Paranormal romance novel. A Guardian near the end of his 1,000-year duty has to rescue his soul mate. Copyrighted by Cindy Homberger.

The Awakened Mage Karen Miller (Orbit US 978-0-316-06781-2, Oct 2007, $6.99, 713pp, pb, cover by David Wyatt) [Kingmaker, Kingbreaker] Fantasy novel, the second in the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker duology. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 2005 as Innocence Lost).

The Innocent Mage Karen Miller (Orbit US 978-0-316-06780-5, Sep 2007, $6.99, 642pp, pb, cover by David Wyatt) [Kingmaker, Kingbreaker] Fantasy novel, the first of two volumes in the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker series. A first novel. First US edition (Voyager Australia 2005).

Deadly Gamble Linda Lael Miller (Harlequin/HQN 978-0-373-77200-1, Jan 2008, $7.99, 379pp, pb) [Mojo Sheepshanks] Reprint (HQN 2006, not seen) paranormal romantic suspense/mystery novel featuring accidental detective Mojo Sheepshanks, who sees ghosts.

A Canticle for Leibowitz Walter M. Miller, Jr. (Bantam 978-0-53-27381-6, Apr 2007, $7.50, 338pp, pb) Reprint (Lippincott 1959) of the classic Hugo-winning SF novel.

Beyond Armageddon ed. Walter M. Miller, Jr. & Martin H. Greenberg (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-8315-6, May 2006, $16.95, 387pp, tp, cover by R. W. Boeche) Reprint (Fine 1985) anthology. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln NE 68588-0630; 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.bisonbooks.com].

Young Arcan and the Garden of Loc Matthew R. Milson (Avari Press 978-1-933770-03-1, Oct 2007, $14.95, 221pp, tp, cover by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law) [Tales from Emberthel] Fantasy novel, the first book of the Tales from Emberthel series. The boy Arcan tries to stop the powerful Loc from stealing life energy from the world. Avari Press, PO Box 285, Smoketown PA 17576; [www.avaripress.com].

Street of Death Mary Ann Mitchell (Medallion Press 978-1932815-84-9, Oct 2007, $7.95, 396pp, pb) Associational historical horror novel of the Spanish Inquisition.

The Witch Mary Ann Mitchell (Medallion Press 978-1-932815-81-8, Feb 2007, $6.99, 463pp, pb) Horror novel. Demons help a five-year-old boy punish those who hurt his dead mother.

Warhammer 40,000: Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium Sandy Mitchell (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-466-0, Jun 2007, $11.99, 756pp, tp, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Ciaphas Cain] Omnibus/collection based on the SF roleplaying game, with three stories, and three novelizations: Warhammer 40,000: For the Emperor (2003), Warhammer 40,000: Caves of Ice (2004), and Warhammer 40,000: The Traitor’s Hand (2005). Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (5/07) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer 40,000: Duty Calls Sandy Mitchell (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-465-3, Jun 2007, $7.99, 415pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (5/07) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

The Traitor King Todd Mitchell (Scholastic Press 978-0-439-82788-1, Apr 2007, $16.99, 358pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien) Young-adult fantasy novel. Kids discover they come from an alternate world where their family used to rule. A first novel.

Age of Consent Howard Mittelmark (Penguin/Signet 978-0-451-22057-8, Feb 2007, $7.99, 307pp, pb) Horror novel about a house with a bad history.

Brave Story Miyuki Miyabe (VizMedia 978-1-4215-1196-2, Jul 2007, $23.99, 916pp, hc, cover by Dan May) Fantasy novel that spawned a manga series, animated film, and video games. Wataru’s life is falling apart, and to save his future he undertakes a quest in a fantasy world. Translated from the Japanese Bureibu sutori (Kadokawa Shoten 2003) by Alexander O. Smith.

Crossfire Miyuki Miyabe (Kodansha International 978-4-7700-2993-5, Mar 2006, $24.95, 404pp, hc) Mystery novel with paranormal elements. A woman with pyrokinetic powers becomes a vigilante pursued by both the police and a secret organization. Translated by Deborah Stuhr Iwabuchi & Anna Husson Isozaki from the Japanese (Kobunsha 1998); copyrighted 2005, but published 2006 and not seen until now.

Frogs & French Kisses Sarah Mlynowski (Random House/Delacorte 978-0-385-73185-0, May 2007, $8.99, 277pp, tp, cover by Robin Zingone) [Bras & Broomsticks] Reprint (Delacorte 2006) young-adult fantasy, sequel to Bras & Broomsticks, about a teen whose younger sister is a witch.

Spells & Sleeping Bags Sarah Mlynowski (Random House/Delacorte 978-0-385-73387-8, Jun 2007, $16.99, 293pp, hc, cover by Robin Zingone) [Bras & Broomsticks] Young-adult fantasy, third in series begun in Bras & Broomsticks. Rachel’s finally got her own witch powers, but she’s stuck in summer camp and can’t control her spells.

Cadmian’s Choice L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 978-0-7653-5467-9, Jun 2007, $7.99, 609pp, pb, cover by Daniel Horne) [Corean Chronicles] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, the fifth book in the Corean Chronicles, set several millennia before the Legacies trilogy.

The Elysium Commission L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 978-0-765-31720-9, Feb 2007, $24.95, 336pp, hc, cover by David Seeley) SF novel. An investigator on the planet Devanta learns a scientist has created a utopian city in a pocket universe.

The Elysium Commission L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (SFBC #1228360, Feb 2007, $12.49, 336pp, hc, cover by David Seeley) Reprint (Tor 2007) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Ghost of the White Nights L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 978-0-765-34032-0, Apr 2007, $6.99, 346pp, pb, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Johan Eschbach] Reissue (Tor 2001) alternate-world SF novel, third in a trilogy with Of Tangible Ghosts and The Ghost of the Revelator. Second printing.

Natural Ordermage L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 978-0-7653-1813-8, Sep 2007, $27.95, 496pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Recluce] Fantasy novel in the Recluce series, the first of two volumes set mostly on the distant continent of Hamor.

Shadowsinger L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 978-0-7653-4258-4, Nov 2007, $7.99, 597pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Spellsong Cycle] Reissue (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, fifth and final in the Spellsong Cycle; second printing.

Soarer’s Choice L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (Tor 978-0-7653-5559-1, Nov 2007, $7.99, 558pp, pb, cover by Daniel Horne) [Corean Chronicles] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, the sixth book of the Corean Chronicles series.

City of Dreaming Books Walter Moers (Overlook Press 978-1-58567-899-0, Sep 2007, $26.95, 459pp, hc, cover by Walter Moers) [Zamonia] Fantasy novel, ostensibly a Zamonian novel by Optimus Yarnspinner, translated into German by Moers. Optimus Yarnspinner seeks the author of a mysterious manuscript in a city obsessed with books. Translated by John Brownjohn from the German Die Stadt der Träumenden Bücher: Ein Roman aus Zamonien von Hildegunst von Mythenmetz (Piper 2004). First US edition (Harvill Secker 3/06).

Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures Walter Moers (Overlook Press 978-1-58567-936-2, Sep 2007, $16.95, 688pp, tp, cover by Walter Moers) [Zamonia] Reprint (Secker & Warburg 2004) humorous fantasy novel, set in the same world of Zamonia as The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear. Translated by John Brownjohn from the German (Piper 2003).

Crystal Doors Book I: Island Realm Rebecca Moesta & Kevin J. Anderson (Little, Brown 978-0-316-11295-6, Apr 2007, $7.99, 292pp, tp) [Crystal Doors] Reprint (Little, Brown 2006 as Crystal Doors) young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a series.

Crystal Doors, Book II: Ocean Realm Rebecca Moesta & Kevin J. Anderson (Little, Brown 978-0-316-0156-6, Apr 2007, $16.99, 290pp, hc, cover by Alex Ferrari) [Crystal Doors] Young-adult fantasy novel, second in the series.

The Bone Key Sarah Monette (Wildside Press/Prime Books 978-0-8095-5777-6, Aug 2007, $12.95, 255pp, tp) [Kyle Murchison Booth] Collection of ten stories, one original, featuring the necromantic mysteries of Kyle Murchison Booth. Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234; [www.prime-books.com].

The Mirador Sarah Monette (Ace 978-0-441-01500-9, Aug 2007, $24.95, 426pp, hc, cover by Judy York) [Felix & Mildmay] Fantasy novel, the third in the series begun in Mélusine. Felix and Mildmay get mixed up with the actress/spy Mehitabel Parr.

The Virtu Sarah Monette (Ace 978-0-441-01516-0, Aug 2007, $7.99, 499pp, pb, cover by Judy York) [Felix & Mildmay] Reprint (Ace 2006) fantasy novel, sequel to Mélusine.

A Companion to Wolves Sarah Monette & Elizabeth Bear (Tor 978-0-7653-1816-9, Oct 2007, $24.95, 302pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Fantasy novel about warriors bound to giant fighting wolves in a harsh northern land beset by trolls.

Bloodfever Karen Marie Moning (Delacorte 978-0-385-33916-2, Nov 2007, $22.00, 304pp, hc, cover by Lynn Andreazzi) [MacKayla Lane] Paranormal romance novel, sequel to Darkfever. MacKayla Lane seeks an ancient book of black magic while avoiding Fae assassins.

Darkfever Karen Marie Moning (Dell 978-0-440-24098-3, Sep 2007, $6.99, 349pp, pb, cover by Franco Accornero) [MacKayla Lane] Reprint (Delacorte 2006) paranormal romance novel.

Moon Awakening Lucy Monroe (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21426-8, Feb 2007, $7.99, 323pp, pb, cover by Jim Griffin) [Children of the Moon] Paranormal historical romance in the Children of the Moon series. An Englishwoman is kidnapped by a Highland werewolf.

Command Decision Elizabeth Moon (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-49159-6, Mar 2007, $24.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Dave Seeley) [Vatta’s War] Military SF novel, fourth in the Vatta’s War series.

Command Decision Elizabeth Moon (SFBC #1229013, Mar 2007, $12.99, 384pp, hc, cover by Dave Seeley) [Vatta’s War] Reprint (Del Rey 2007) military SF novel, fourth in the Vatta’s War series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Engaging the Enemy Elizabeth Moon (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-44757-9, Feb 2007, $7.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Dave Seeley) [Vatta’s War] Reprint (Orbit 2006) military SF novel, third in the Vatta’s War series.

Behold the Man Michael Moorcock (Overlook Press 978-1-58567-764-1, Mar 2007, $13.95, 144pp, tp) [Karl Glogauer] Reprint (Allison & Busby 1969) Nebula award-winning novella.

City of the Beast Michael Moorcock (Paizo/Planet Stories 978-1-60125-044-5, Oct 2007, $12.99, 157pp, tp, cover by Andrew Hou) [Michael Kane] Reprint (Compact 1965 as Warriors of Mars by Edward P. Bradbury) SF planetary adventure novel, the first book in the Michael Kane/Kane of Old Mars series. Introduction by Kim Mohan. Planet Stories, 2700 Richards Road, Suite 201, Bellevue WA 98005; [paizo.com/planetstories].

The Metatemporal Detective Michael Moorcock (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-596-2, Oct 2007, $25.95, 326pp, hc, cover by John Picacio) [Seaton Begg] Collection of 11 stories, one original, about the title character, Seaton Begg, who solves crimes in a variety of alternate worlds in the multiverse.

Michael Moorcock’s Elric: The Making of a Sorcerer Michael Moorcock & Walter Simonson (DC Comics 978-1-4012-1334-3, Aug 2007, $19.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Walter Simonson) [Elric] Graphic novel of Elric, written by Moorcock and illustrated by Simonson, originally published as a four-issue comic book.

Black God’s Kiss C. L. Moore (Paizo/Planet Stories 978-1-60125-045-2, Oct 2007, $12.99, 222pp, tp, cover by Arnold Tsang) [Jirel of Joiry] Reprint (Paperback Library 1969 as Jirel of Joiry) collection of five stories featuring Jirel of Joiry; this adds one story co-authored by Henry Kuttner, and a new introduction by Suzy McKee Charnas. Paizo Publishing, 2700 Richards Road, Suite 201, Bellevue WA 98005; [paizo.com/planetsotries].

Coyote Blue Christopher Moore (HarperPerennial 978-0-06-073543-2, Mar 2007, $12.95, 303pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reissue (Simon & Schuster 1994) satirical fantasy novel; 13th printing.

A Dirty Job Christopher Moore (Harper 978-0-06-059028-4, Mar 2007, $13.95, 387pp, tp, cover by William Staehle) Reprint (Morrow 2006) humorous dark fantasy novel.

Fluke, Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings Christopher Moore (Harper 978-0-06-056668-5, Mar 2007, $13.95, 321pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reissue (Morrow 2003) humorous fantasy novel about whale researchers; 13th printing.

Island of the Sequined Love Nun Christopher Moore (HarperPerennial 978-0-06-073544-9, Mar 2007, $13.95, 325pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reissue (Avon 1997) humorous fantasy novel; 14th printing.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-143859-2, 2007, $19.95, 417pp, tp) Reprint (Morrow 2002) humorous fantasy novel, the story of Christ’s childhood told by his best friend. This is a special gift edition bound like a bible with gilt-edged pages and ribbon bookmark, and a new afterword by the author.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal Christopher Moore (HarperPerennial 978-0-380-81381-0, Mar 2007, $13.95, 444pp, tp) Reissue (Morrow 2002) humorous fantasy novel, the story of Christ’s childhood told by his best friend; 32nd printing.

The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove Christopher Moore (HarperPerennial 978-0-06-073545-6, Mar 2007, $13.95, 304pp, tp, cover by Ruth Marten) Reissue (Spike 1999) humorous dark fantasy novel; 14th printing.

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-084235-2, Nov 2007, $15.95, 307pp, hc, cover by Susan H. Choi) Reissue (Morrow 2004) humorous dark fantasy novel about a strange small town Christmas. This follows the 2005 version with the added chapter, but drops the “Version 2.0” from the subtitle. Fourth printing.

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 Christopher Moore (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-084235-2, Apr 2007, $14.95, 306pp, hc, cover by Susan H. Choi) Reissue (Morrow 2004) humorous dark fantasy novel about a strange small town Christmas. This follows the 2005 version with the added chapter. Second printing.

You Suck: A Love Story Christopher Moore (SFBC #1234939, Apr 2007, $12.99, 328pp, hc) [Bloodsucking Fiends] Reprint (Morrow 2007) humorous vampire novel, a sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends. This is similar to the Morrow edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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