The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

Books, Listed by Author

FRANK, KATHERINE

• * _A Chainless Soul: A Life of Emily Brontë (Fawcett Columbine 0-449-90661-2, Feb ’92 [Jun ’92], $10.00, 303pp, tp) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1990) associational non-fiction, a biography of the author of Wuthering Heights. [Bront‰]

FRANK, PAT (Harry Hart) (1907-1964) (chron.)

• * _Alas, Babylon (HarperPerennial 0-06-081254-0, Sep ’93, $6.00, 312pp, tp) Reprint (Lippincott 1959) classic novel of nuclear war. This is a special 35th anniversary edition.

FRANKLIN, CHERYL J(ean) (1955- ) (chron.)

• * *Fire Crossing (DAW 0-88677-468-3, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $4.99, 541pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Network-Consortium; Magical Tales of the Taormin] Sf/fantasy novel, part of both the “Network/Consortium” and the “Seri” series.
• * *Fire Get (DAW 0-88677-231-1, Nov ’87 [Oct ’87], $3.50, 338pp, pb) [Magical Tales of the Taormin] Fantasy novel. “Could Rhianna survive the magical dangers of a Power quest?” Probably a first novel.
• * _Fire Get (DAW 0-88677-231-1, Jan ’90 [Dec ’89], $3.50, 338pp, pb, cover by Tim Hildebrandt) [Magical Tales of the Taormin] Reissue (DAW 1987) fantasy novel, first book in the “Fire Lord” series; third printing.
• * *Fire Lord (DAW 0-88677-354-7, Jun ’89 [May ’89], $3.95, 348pp, pb) [Magical Tales of the Taormin] Fantasy novel, sequel to Fire Get.
• * *Ghost Shadow (DAW 0-88677-694-5, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 559pp, pb, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Network-Consortium] SF novel in the “Network-Consortium” series.
• * *The Inquisitor (DAW 0-88677-512-4, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $4.99, 544pp, pb, cover by Les Edwards) [Network-Consortium] Sf novel, second book of the “Network/Consortium” series. A fallen clan begins a vendetta against the man who killed the clan leader and stole the artifacts which gave them power.
• * *The Light in Exile (DAW 0-88677-417-9, Jan ’90 [Dec ’89], $3.95, 334pp, pb, cover by Richard Hescox) [Network-Consortium] Sf novel, first book in the “Network/Consortium” series.
• * *Sable, Shadow, and Ice (DAW 0-88677-609-0, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $4.99, 408pp, pb, cover by John Howe) Fantasy novel set in a world where mages are guided by cards, and a young mage trapped in a struggle between magic and technology.

FRANKLIN, H(oward) BRUCE (1934- ) (stories)

• * *Future Perfect: American Science Fiction of the Nineteenth Century, Revised Edition (Rutgers University Press 0-8135-2152-1, Feb ’95 [Jan ’95], $15.95, 395pp, tp, cover by Joseph Stella) Critical anthology of 21 pieces of 19th century American SF, with extensive discussions of themes, and each author and the elements of their work that qualify as SF. The third revised and expanded edition (Oxford 1966), its most significant addition is a section discussing women SF writers of the period. Order from Rutgers University Press, 109 Church St., New Brunswick NJ 08901; credit card orders: 800-446-9323.
• * *War Stars: The Superweapon and the American Imagination (Oxford University Press 0-19-505295-1, 1988 [Aug ’89], $22.95, 256pp, hc) Non-fiction study of superweapons and their effect on American culture and vice-versa, including science fiction, from ironclads to Star Wars. This was a 1988 book but was not seen until now.
• * _War Stars: The Superweapon and the American Imagination (Oxford University Press 0-19-506692-8, Oct ’90 [Mar ’91], $10.95, 256pp, tp) Reprint (Oxford 1988) non-fiction study of how science fiction and other popular culture contributed to the development and use of superweapons. Highly recommemded (CNB).This is a 1990 book not seen until now. This is actually the 1988 hardcover with the boards removed and the new cover put on. The new ISBN is on the cover only.

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• * *Countdown to Midnight: Twelve Great Stories About Nuclear War (DAW 0-87997-983-6, Dec ’84 [Nov ’84], $2.95, 287pp, pb) Anthology. Authors include Joe Haldeman, Harlan Ellison, Kate Wilhelm, and Norman Spinrad. (Contents)

FRANKLIN, MADELAINE L’ENGLE; see pseudonym Madeleine L’Engle (stories)

FRANKLIN, PAT; pseudonym of Jack Cady, (1932-2004)

• * *Dark Dreaming (Diamond 1-55773-613-8, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.50, 264pp, pb) Psychic thriller of a woman haunted by dreams and voices.
• * *Embrace of the Wolf (Diamond 1-55773-886-6, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.50, 220pp, pb) Horror novel of a mysterious death that leads a young woman to a group of shapechangers in a small town.

FRANKLIN, SARAH B.; pseudonym of Dave Duncan, (1933- )

• * *Daughter of Troy (Avon 0-380-79353-9, May ’98 [Apr ’98], $13.00, 416pp, tp) Romantic historical novel with fantastic elements. The seige of Troy as seen by the seer princess Briseis. Franklin is a pen-name for Dave Duncan.

FRANKOS, STEVEN (stories)

• * *Beyond Lich Gate (Ace 0-441-00093-2, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $5.50, 310pp, pb, cover by Maren) [Beyond Lich Gate] Fantasy novel. A young man must travel through the realm of the dead to reach Oblivion and restore his dying land.
• * *Cathedral of Thorns (Ace 0-441-00221-8, Jun ’95 [May ’95], $5.99, 323pp, pb, cover by Maren) [Beyond Lich Gate] Fantasy quest novel, sequel to Beyond Lich Gate.
• * *The Darklight Grimoire (Ace 0-441-00013-4, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $4.99, 311pp, pb, cover by John Zeleznik) [Jewel of Equilibrant] Fantasy novel, third book of the “Jewel of Equilibrant” trilogy.
• * *The Heart of Sparrill (Ace 0-441-32137-2, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.50, 248pp, pb, cover by John Zeleznik) [Jewel of Equilibrant] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Jewel of Equilibrant.
• * *The Jewel of Equilibrant (Ace 0-441-80243-5, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $4.50, 215pp, pb, cover by Den Beauvais) [Jewel of Equilibrant] Fantasy novel, first book of a new series. Matthew Logan is out jogging when he’s whisked away to a fantasy world and forced to fight for his life.
• * *A Legend Reborn (Ace 0-441-00419-9, Feb ’97 [Jan ’97], $5.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Maren) [Beyond Lich Gate] Fantasy quest novel, third in the “Beyond Lich Gate” series.

FRANKOWSKI, LEO A. (1943-2008) (chron.)

• * *Conrad’s Quest for Rubber (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36850-9, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) [Conrad Starguard] Time-travel SF novel of an engineer trapped in medieval Poland, sixth book in the “Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. Conrad sends exploration teams around the world to search for raw materials.
• * *Copernick’s Rebellion (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34033-7, Apr ’87 [Mar ’87], $2.95, 202pp, pb) Near-future genetic/economic sf novel.
• * _Copernick’s Rebellion (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34033-7, Jul ’89 [Jun ’89], $3.95, 202pp, pb) Reissue (Del Rey 1987) near-future political/genetic engineering sf novel. Second printing.
• * *The Cross-Time Engineer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32762-4, Feb ’86 [Jan ’86], $2.95, 259pp, pb) [Conrad Starguard] Sf novel of a time traveler stranded in medieval Poland, Book One in “The Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. A first novel.
• * _The Cross-Time Engineer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32762-4, Mar ’89 [Feb ’89], $3.95, 259pp, pb) [Conrad Starguard] Reissue (Del Rey 1986) sf time travel novel set in medieval Poland; Book One of the “Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. Third printing.
• * _The Cross-Time Engineer (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32762-4, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 259pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Conrad Starguard] Reissue (Del Rey 1986) SF novel of an engineer stuck in medieval Poland, book one in “The Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. Ninth printing.
• * *The Flying Warlord (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32765-9, Oct ’89 [Sep ’89], $3.95, 232pp, pb) [Conrad Starguard] Sf novel of a time-travelling engineer who industrializes 13th-century Poland, fourth book of the “Adventures of Conrad Stargard”.
• * _The Flying Warlord (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32765-9, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 232pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Conrad Starguard] Reissue (Del Rey 1989) SF novel of an engineer stuck in medieval Poland, book four in “The Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. Fourth printing.
• * *The High-Tech Knight (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32763-2, Mar ’89 [Feb ’89], $3.95, 247pp, pb) [Conrad Starguard] Sf time travel novel set in medieval Poland; Book Two of the “Adventures of Conrad Stargard”.
• * _The High-Tech Knight (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32763-2, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 247pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Conrad Starguard] Reissue (Del Rey 1989) SF novel of an engineer stuck in medieval Poland, book two in “The Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. Seventh printing.
• * *Lord Conrad’s Lady (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36849-5, Sep ’90 [Aug ’90], $4.95, 296pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Conrad Starguard] Time-travel sf adventure novel, fifth book of the “Adventures of Conrad Starguard”.
• * _Lord Conrad’s Lady (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36849-5, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 296pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Conrad Starguard] Reissue (Del Rey 1990) SF novel of an engineer stuck in medieval Poland, book five in “The Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. Fifth printing.
• * *The Radiant Warrior (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32764-0, Jul ’89 [Jun ’89], $3.95, 281pp, pb) [Conrad Starguard] Sf novel about a time-traveling engineer stranded in medieval Poland, third book in the “Adventures of Conrad Stargard” series.
• * _The Radiant Warrior (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32764-0, Dec ’98 [Nov ’98], $5.99, 281pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) [Conrad Starguard] Reissue (Del Rey 1989) SF novel of an engineer stuck in medieval Poland, book three in “The Adventures of Conrad Stargard”. Seventh printing.

FRANSON, DONALD (Lewis) (1916-2002) (stories)

• * *A History of the Hugo, Nebula, and International Fantasy Awards, Updated Edition (with Howard DeVore) (Misfit no ISBN, Jan ’85 [Dec ’84], $6.00 postpaid, 185pp, pb) This edition, which covers 1984 and earlier awards, has a 1985 copyright on the inside cover, a 1981 copyright on the title page, but is actually a 1984 book.

FRANZEN, JONATHAN (1959- )

• * *Strong Motion (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-27105-4, Jan ’92, $22.95, 508pp, hc, cover by Paul Bacon) Near-future literary thriller about a series of killer earthquakes that strike Boston and are caused by human rage.

FRASER, ANTHEA (Mary) (1930- )

• * *Breath of Brimstone (Severn House 0-7278-4860-7, Apr ’96, £15.99, 188pp, hc, cover by Derek Colligan) Dark fantasy novel of a young girl enticed into evil.
• * *The Macbeth Prophecy (Severn House 0-7278-4772-4, May ’95 [Apr ’95], £15.99, 282pp, hc, cover by Derek Colligan) Horror novel. Twins with a phobia about crows arrive in the village of Crowthorpe, re-awakening the destructive forces of an ancient rivalry.
• * _Presence of Mind (Severn House 0-7278-4704-X, Nov ’94, £14.99, 204pp, hc, cover by David Axtell) Reprint (Corgi 1978) occult novel. A young girl is possessed by the spirit of a painting. This edition is revised, with a new Preface by Fraser.

FRAYLING, CHRISTOPHER (John), ed. (1946- ) (stories)

• * *The Face of Tutankhamun (Faber and Faber 0-571-16845-0, Dec ’92, £13.99, 298pp, tp) Tie-in to the recent TV series of the same title, this book also contains a collection of classic horror stories and articles that are related to pharoahs or mummies. (Contents)
• * _Vampyres (Faber and Faber 0-571-16792-6, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], £9.99, 429pp, tp, cover by Helena Zakrzewska-Rucinska) Reprint (Faber 1991) anthology of fictional and non-fictional vampire pieces from 1702 to the publication of Dracula in 1897, together with a long essay on the genre by the editor. A considerably shorter version was published by Gollancz in 1978 as The Vampyre.
• * *Vampyres: Lord Byron to Count Dracula (Faber and Faber 0-571-16311-4, Nov ’91 [Mar ’92], £17.50, 429pp, hc, cover by Max Ernst) Anthology of fictional and non-fictional vampire pieces from 1702 to the publication of Dracula in 1897, together with a long essay on the genre by the editor. A considerably shorter version was published by Gollancz in 1978 as The Vampyre. (Contents)

FRAZETTA, FRANK (1928- ) (stories)

• * *Frank Frazetta: Book Five (Bantam 0-553-34175-8, Jun ’85 [May ’85], $12.95, 95pp, pb) Art book with color and black and white work.
• * *Icon: A Retrospective by the Grand Master of Fantastic Art, Frank Frazetta (Underwood Books 1-887424-40-7, Apr ’98 [May ’98], $125.00, 179pp, hc, cover by Frank Frazetta) Art book. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner, with a foreword by Rick Berry, introduction by James Bama, an article about Frazetta’s film work by William Stout, and an illustrated biography by Arnie Fenner. This slipcased, limited edition of 1200 has 16 pages of art that will not appear in the later trade edition. A leatherbound, traycased edition of 100 ($300.00), with an additional unpublished drawing, was announced but not seen.
• * *Illustrations Arcanum (Verotik 1-885730-00-4, Aug ’94, $29.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Frank Frazetta) Art book of Frazetta’s new pencil drawings, with a foreword and biographical note by Perry Gaskill and an introduction by David Winiewicz. These are finished drawings, not roughs, in a difficult medium. Recommended (CNB). Available from Verotik Publishing, 4010 Foothills Blvd #317-377, Roseville CA 95747.
• * _Prisoner of the Horned Helmet (with James R. Silke) See entry under James R. Silke
• * *Small Wonders: The Funny Animal Art of Frank Frazetta (Kitchen Sink Press 0-87816-146-5, 1991 [Jun ’92], $9.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by William Stout) Associational art book of Frazetta’s early comic-book art. Available from Kitchen Sink Press, 2 Swamp Road, Princeton WI 54968.

FRAZIER, ROBERT (Alexander) (1951- ) (stories) (chron.)

• * *Chronicles of the Mutant Rain Forest (with Bruce Boston) (Horror’s Head Press no ISBN, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $8.95, 80pp, tp, cover by Robert Frazier) Collection of connected poems set in the authors’ Mutant Rain Forest world (also used in fiction), with an introduction by Lucius Shepard. Order from Horror’s Head Press, 140 Dickie Ave., Staten Island NY 10314. (Contents)
• * *Co-Orbital Moons/Prayer Wheels of Bluewater (with Loss Pequeño Glazier) (Ocean View Press 0-938075-04-7, Jan ’88, $6.95, 26 + 29pp, tp) Two collections of poems, back to back. Frazier’s are sf. (Contents)
• * _Invisible Machines (with Andrew Joron) See entry under Andrew Joron.
• * _Nantucket Slayrides (with Lucius Shepard) See entry under Lucius Shepard.
• * *Perception Barriers (BPW&P 0-917658-25-6, Aug ’87, $5.95, 46pp, tp) Book of poetry, much of it sf-oriented. (Contents)

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• * *Burning with a Vision: Poetry of Science and the Fantastic (Owlswick 0-913896-22-5, Aug ’84 [Jul ’84], $14.75, 139pp, hc) Anthology of poetry by authors including Brian Aldiss, Michael Bishop, Thomas M. Disch, Joe Haldeman, Ursula K. Le Guin, Gene Wolfe, and Roger Zelazny. Also available in tp (-23-3, $8.75). (Contents)

FREAS, FRANK KELLY (1922-2005) (stories) (assoc.)

• * *A Separate Star (Greenswamp 0-917431-02-2, Oct ’84 [Sep ’84], $14.95, 128pp, tp) A collection of Freas artwork in color and black & white, with commentary by the artist.
• * *A Separate Star (Greenswamp 0-917431-00-6, Oct ’84 [Sep ’84], $34.95, 128pp, hc) Limited signed edition of the above.
• * *A Separate Star (Greenswamp 0-917431-01-4, Oct ’84 [Sep ’84], $21.95, 128pp, hc) Library edition of the above.

FREDDI, CRIS (1955- )

• * *The Elder (Knopf 0-394-53914-1, Sep ’85 [Aug ’85], $16.95, 323pp, hc) Novel set in a world where the Elders have absolute power over the young; the hero rebels. A first novel.

FREDERICK, R. A.

• * *Quest for the Cube (Vantage Press 0-533-10201-4, Jul ’92, $8.95, 133pp, tp) Fantasy novel in a medieval setting, about two adventurers looking for a magical cube which will bring about the age of science. This is published by a vanity publisher. Order from Vantage Press, 516 West 34th St., New York NY 10001.

FREED, L. A.

• * *The Blood Thirst (Pinnacle 1-55817-158-4, Jan ’89 [Dec ’88], $3.95, 384pp, pb) Horror novel. A vampire’s victim seeks out her killer, who had condemned her to everlasting half-life.

FREEDMAN, JEFF

• * *The Magic Dishpan of Oz (Books of Wonder/Emerald City 0-929605-35-7, 1994 [Mar ’95], $9.95, 108pp, tp, cover by Denis McFarling) [Oz] Young-adult short novel based on the Oz books by Baum. A magic dishpan carries two little girls to Oz. Illustrated by Denis McFarling. A limited edition (-36-5, $29.95) was announced but not seen. Order from Emerald City/Books of Wonder, 132 Seventh Avenue, New York NY 10011; credit card orders 800-835-4315.

FREEMAN, DON L.

• * *Children of the Shadows (Zebra 0-8217-2985-3, May ’90 [Jul ’90], $3.95, 352pp, pb) Sf/horror novel of mutant Vietnamese children and their incredible powers.

FREEMAN, ISABEL (stories)

• * _Mayhem and Magick (with Sean R. Friend & Bruce P. O’Toole Baker) See entry under Bruce P. O’Toole Baker.

FREEMAN, JOY (1934- ); see pseudonym Beverly Sommers

FREEMAN, MAGGIE (stories)

• * _Danger! Space Pirates (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-39307-6, Jan ’87, £5.95, 112pp, hc) Juvenile sf novel. [Not seen]

FREEMAN, MARY E(leanor) née WILKINS (1852-1930) (stories) (chron.)

• * _The Southwest Chamber (Books of Wonder 0-929605-73-X, Nov ’97 [Feb ’98], $5.95, 53pp, tp, cover by Margaret Organ-Kean) Horror short story. Part of the “Classic Frights” series for young adults, with new illustrations by Margaret Organ-Kean.
• * _The Wind in the Rosebush and Other Tales of the Supernatural (Academy Chicago 0-89733-232-6, Dec ’86, $4.95, 258pp, pb) Reprint (Doubleday 1903 as by Mary E. Wilkins) collection of 6 ghost stories, plus a new long historical afterword by Alfred Bendixen.
• * _The Wind in the Rosebush and Other Tales of the Supernatural (Academy Chicago 0-89733-233-4, Jan ’87, $15.95, 258pp, hc) Reprint (Doubleday 1903) collection. The paperback appeared in 1986; this hardcover is an instant binding of it.

FREIREICH, VALERIE J. (1952- ) (stories)

• * *The Beacon (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45397-2, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 349pp, pb, cover by Barclay Shaw) SF novel. An alien ship arrives in the solar system with passengers who claim to be human.