The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The House of Caine Ken Eulo (Tor 0-812-51773-3, Apr ’88 [Mar ’88], $4.95, 501pp, pb) Vampire horror novel.

Jules Verne Rediscovered: Didacticism and the Scientific Novel Arthur B. Evans (Greenwood 0-313-26076-1, Aug ’88, $37.95, 199pp, hc) Non-fiction, literary criticism. Attempts to reappraise Verne’s place in literature. It blames poor translations into English for most of Verne’s problems. [Jules Verne]

Writing Science Fiction Christopher Evans (Black 0-7136-3003-5, May ’88, £4.95, 97pp, tp) A very useful little guide for budding writers in the field. Recommended. (PSP)

Writing Science Fiction Christopher Evans (St. Martin’s 0-312-01849-5, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $10.95, 97pp, hc) Non-fiction, “How-to” book. First U.S. edition (A&C Black 1988).

Other Edens II ed. Christopher Evans & Robert Holdstock (Unwin 0-04-440154-X, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], £3.95, 269pp, pb) Original anthology.

Classics of the Horror Film William K. Everson (Citadel Press 0-8065-0900-7, Apr ’88 [May ’88], £9.95, 246pp, tp) Reprint (Citadel Press 1974) study of horror films. [First U.K. edition, not seen]

Eternal Bliss Christopher Fahy (Zebra 0-8217-2528-9, Dec ’88, $3.95, 287pp, pb) Horror novel. A psychotic fan stalks a teen star.

Gate of Ivrel: Fever Dreams Jane Fancher (Donning/Starblaze 0-89865-556-0, Jun ’88 [Jul ’88], $7.95, 61pp, tp) [Morgaine] Graphic novel adapted from C.J. Cherryh’s sf series.

Eve: Her Story Penelope Farmer (Kampmann/Mercury House 0-916515-25-7, Jan ’88 [Mar ’88], $15.95, 188pp, hc) Fantasy novel. A retelling of the story of Eve. First U.S. edition (Gollancz 1985).

Glasshouses Penelope Farmer (Gollancz 0-575-04315-6, Jun ’88, £11.95, 215pp, hc) Literary occult novel.

Blown Philip José Farmer (Grafton 0-586-06211-4, Oct ’88 [Nov ’88], £2.99, 173pp, pb) [Herald Childe] Reissue (Essex House 1969) sf/horror novel. Sequel to Image of the Beast.

Dayworld Rebel Philip José Farmer (Grafton 0-246-13362-7, Jul ’88, £6.95, 301pp, tp) [Dayworld] Reprint (Putnam 1987) sf novel. Sequel to Dayworld. Also available in hc (-13266-3) for £11.95. [First U.K. edition]

The Empire of the Nine Philip José Farmer (Sphere 0-7474-0366-X, Dec ’88, £3.99, 306pp, tp) Reprint (Ace 1970, as Lord of the Trees/The Mad Goblin) fantasy omnibus. [First U.K. edition]

Father to the Stars Philip José Farmer (Tor 0-812-53771-8, Aug ’88, $3.95, 319pp, pb) [Father John Carmody] Reissue (Tor 1981) collection of 5 linked stories about Father John Carmody. third printing.

A Feast Unknown Philip José Farmer (Grafton 0-586-07445-7, Apr ’88, £2.95, 255pp, pb) Reprint (Essex House 1969) sf novel.

Gods of Riverworld Philip José Farmer (Grafton 0-586-06232-7, Nov ’88, £2.95, 367pp, pb) [Riverworld] Reissue (Phantasia 1983) sf novel. Volume 5 in the “Riverworld” series.

The Image of the Beast Philip José Farmer (Grafton 0-586-06210-6, Oct ’88 [Nov ’88], £2.99, 224pp, pb) [Herald Childe] Reissue (Essex House 1968) sf/horror novel.

The Other Log of Phileas Fogg Philip José Farmer (Tor 0-812-53757-2, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], $3.50, 303pp, pb) Reissue (DAW 1973) sf novel, second printing. Uncredited illustrations by Rick J. Bryant.

Stations of the Nightmare Philip José Farmer (Tor 0-812-53773-4, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], $3.95, 256pp, pb) Reissue (Tor 1982) fantasy novel. Illustrations by Peter Kuper. This is probably the second printing, although only the 1982 one is mentioned on the copyright page.

Venus on the Half Shell Philip José Farmer (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27531-3, Sep ’88 [Aug ’88], $3.95, 178pp, pb) Reprint (Dell 1974 as by “Kilgore Trout”) satirical sf takeoff on Vonnegut. There is an interesting new introduction by Farmer.

Backlash Stewart Farrar (Robert Hale 0-7090-3073-8, May ’88 [Dec ’88], £10.75, 191pp, hc) Novel about witchcraft in 16th century England.

The Long Orbit Mick Farren (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-35318-8, Sep ’88 [Aug ’88], $3.95, 264pp, pb) Sf/mystery novel of a futuristic Sam Spade.

Their Master’s War Mick Farren (Sphere 0-7474-0269-8, Dec ’88 [Nov ’88], £3.50, 295pp, pb) Reprint (Del Rey 1987) sf novel. [First U.K. edition]

Vickers Mick Farren (Ace 0-441-86290-X, Jul ’88, $3.50, 263pp, pb) Hardboiled sf novel of a corrupt future with “megacorps, A-boys, ghoulies, and gutterjumps.” First American edition (NEL 1986 as Corpse).

Nightfall John Farris (Severn House 0-7278-1636-5, Jul ’88 [Oct ’88], £10.95, 311pp, hc) Reprint (Tor 1987) horror novel.

Scare Tactics John Farris (Tor 0-312-93085-2, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $17.95, 310pp, hc) Original collection of a story, a novella, and a “previously undiscovered” horror novel, The Guardians.

Sharp Practice John Farris (Tor 0-812-51788-1, May ’88 [Apr ’88], $3.95, 336pp, pb) Reprint (? 1974) horror novel — probably non-occult.

Wildwood John Farris (NEL 0-450-42644-0, Jul ’88, £3.95, 445pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1986) horror novel.

Night Hunter: The Hexing Robert Faulcon (Charter 1-55773-050-4, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $2.95, 186pp, pb) [Night Hunter] Psychic horror adventure novel, fifth in a series. First U.S. edition (Arrow 1984).

Night Hunter: The Labyrinth Robert Faulcon (Charter 1-55773-090-3, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $2.95, 230pp, pb) [Night Hunter] Horror novel, sixth in the series. First U.S. edition (Arrow 1988).

Night Hunter: The Shrine Robert Faulcon (Charter 1-55773-019-9, Mar ’88 [Feb ’88], $2.95, 182pp, pb) [Night Hunter] Horror novel, fourth in the “Night Hunter” series. First U.S. edition (Arrow 1984).

The Company Man Joe Clifford Faust (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-35242-4, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $3.95, 327pp, pb) Science fiction novel set in a near-future world where multinational corporations hold the real power.

Faerie Tale Raymond E. Feist (Doubleday 0-385-23623-9, Mar ’88 [Feb ’88], $17.95, 420pp, hc) Contemporary fantasy/horror novel set in “haunted” woods in upstate New York. 150,000-copy first printing.

Faerie Tale Raymond E. Feist (Hill House 0-931771-01-3, Jul ’88 [Sep ’88], $75.00, 420pp, hc) Reprint (Doubleday 1988) contemporary dark fantasy novel. This signed limited edition is illustrated by Lela Dowling.

Faerie Tale Raymond E. Feist (Grafton 0-246-13076-8, Oct ’88, £6.95, 393pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 1988) fantasy/horror novel. Also available in hc (-13074-1) for £11.95. [First U.K. edition]

Faerie Tale Raymond E. Feist (QPB, Nov ’88, $8.95, 432pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 1988) dark fantasy novel. This edition is the same as the Doubleday hardcover except it lacks an ISBN and has the original jacket as a paperback cover.

Daughter of the Empire Raymond E. Feist & Janny Wurts (Grafton Overseas 0-586-07481-3, 1988 [Jun ’88], £3.50, 528pp, pb) [Riftwar: Empire] Reprint (Doubleday 1987) fantasy novel. Special ‘Open Market’ edition, not available in the UK.

Daughter of the Empire Raymond E. Feist & Janny Wurts (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27211-X, Jun ’88 [May ’88], $4.50, 421pp, pb) [Riftwar: Empire] Reprint (Doubleday 1987) fantasy novel set in Feist’s “Riftwar” universe. First of a proposed trilogy involving a political and military society reminiscent of feudal Japan.

Daughter of the Empire Raymond E. Feist & Janny Wurts (Grafton 0-586-07481-3, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], £3.50, 528pp, pb) [Riftwar: Empire] Reprint (Doubleday 1987) fantasy novel.

The Seven Spears of the W’dch’ck Lionel Fenn (Tor 0-812-53791-2, Dec ’88 [Nov ’88], $3.95, 375pp, pb) Humorous fantasy novel about the last superhero, part of a series.

Putting Out Neil Ferguson (Hamish Hamilton 0-241-12291-0, Apr ’88 [Mar ’88], £10.95, 205pp, hc) Near-future whodunit that is a fascinating blend of fashion, semiotics and beautiful writing. Strange, but definitely recommended. (PSP)

The Shadow of His Wings Bruce Fergusson (Avon 0-380-70415-3, Mar ’88 [Feb ’88], $2.95, 278pp, pb) [Six Kingdoms] Reprint (Arbor House 1987) fantasy novel.

The Shadow of His Wings Bruce Fergusson (Grafton 0-586-20070-3, Sep ’88 [Aug ’88], £3.50, 333pp, pb) [Six Kingdoms] Reprint (Arbor House 1987) fantasy novel.

Molly Dear: The Autobiography of an Android Stephen Fine (St. Martin’s 0-312-02254-9, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], $18.95, 420pp, hc) Sf novel/satire a la Candide. A first novel.

The Prince of Whales R. L. Fisher (Tor 0-812-56637-8, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], $2.95, 151pp, pb) Reprint (Carroll & Graf 1985) young-adult cetacean fantasy novel with numerous uncredited illustrations by Denise Satler.

Backlash Nicholas Fisk (Walker 0-7445-0808-8, Mar ’88 [Jun ’88], £7.95, 137pp, hc) Young-adult sf novel.

Mindbenders Nicholas Fisk (Puffin 0-14-032164-0, Dec ’88, £1.75, 110pp, pb) [Paranormal] Reprint (Viking 1987) young-adult sf novel.

Wheelie in the Stars Nicholas Fisk (Puffin 0-14-031066-5, Dec ’88, £1.75, 92pp, pb) Reissue (Heinemann 1976) young-adult sf short novel.

Nightmares in the Sky f-stop Fitzgerald & Stephen King (Viking 0-670-82307-4, 1988 [Nov ’88], $24.95, 128pp, hc) Art book. Photographs of gargoyle statuary, with text by Stephen King. Available in the U.K. for £15.95.

The Intergalactic Omniglot Jenni Fleetwood (Franklin Watts/Orchard 1-85213-131-4, Sep ’88 [Oct ’88], £7.25, 122pp, hc) Young-adult sf novel.

Champions of the Sidhe Kenneth C. Flint (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27654-9, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], $3.95, 277pp, pb) [Sidhe Legends] Reissue (Bantam 1984) Celtic fantasy novel, second in a trilogy. Fifth printing.

The Dark Druid Kenneth C. Flint (Bantam UK 0-553-17588-2, Sep ’88 [Oct ’88], £3.50, 326pp, pb) [Sidhe Legends; Finn MacCumhal] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1987) fantasy novel. Volume 7 in the “Sidhe Legends” series. [First U.K. edition]

Isle of Destiny Kenneth C. Flint (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27544-5, Nov ’88, $4.50, 438pp, pb) Fantasy novel of ancient Ireland.

Master of the Sidhe Kenneth C. Flint (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27655-7, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], $3.95, 248pp, pb) [Sidhe Legends] Reissue (Bantam 1985) Celtic fantasy novel, third in the “Sidhe” trilogy. Fourth printing.

Riders of the Sidhe Kenneth C. Flint (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27653-0, Nov ’88 [Oct ’88], $3.95, 260pp, pb) [Sidhe Legends] Reissue (Bantam 1984) Celtic fantasy novel, first in a trilogy. Sixth printing.

Storm Shield Kenneth C. Flint (Bantam UK 0-553-17450-9, Feb ’88, £2.95, 310pp, pb) [Sidhe Legends; Finn MacCumhal] Reprint (Bantam 1986) fantasy novel. Volume 6 in the “Sidhe Legends” series. [First U.K. edition]

Buck Godot — PSmith Phil Foglio (Donning/Starblaze 0-89865-459-9, Jan ’88, $7.95, 72pp, tp) Humorous sf graphic novel.

The Atlas of the DragonLance World Karen Wynn Fonstad (Penguin 0-14-011142-5, Oct ’88, £9.99, 168pp, tp) [DragonLance: World] Reprint (TSR 1987) maps and description of the “DragonLance” world. [First U.K. edition]

Vanitas Jeffrey Ford (Space & Time 0-917053-07-9, Feb ’88, $7.95, 167pp, tp) Horror/surrealistic fantasy novel of a dead genius and his machines. A first novel.

The Dragon Waiting John M. Ford (Avon 0-380-69887-0, Jun ’88 [May ’88], $3.95, 383pp, pb) Reprint (Timescape 1983) fantasy alternate world historical novel with vampires, but no dragons, despite the cover. Winner of the World Fantasy Award. Recommended. (CNB)

The Scholars of Night John M. Ford (Tor 0-312-93051-8, Feb ’88, $16.95, 313pp, hc) Associational; spy novel by an sf writer.

Star Trek: How Much for Just the Planet? John M. Ford (SFBC #10771, Mar ’88, $4.98, 185pp, hc) [Star Trek: Worlds Apart] Reprint (Pocket 1987) Star Trek sf novelization. First hc edition.

Star Trek: The Final Reflection John M. Ford (Titan 1-85286-064-2, May ’88 [Jun ’88], £2.95, 253pp, pb) [Star Trek: Worlds Apart] Reprint (Pocket 1984) sf novel. In the “Star Trek Novels” series. [First U.K. edition]

The Children of Ashgaroth Richard Ford (Grafton 0-586-07135-0, Feb ’88, £3.50, 444pp, pb) [Faradawn] Reprint (Grafton 1986) fantasy novel. Volume 3 in the “Faradawn” trilogy.

Quest for the Faradawn Richard Ford (Grafton 0-586-05306-9, Feb ’88, £2.95, 310pp, pb) [Faradawn] Reissue (Granada 1982) fantasy novel. Volume 1 in the “Faradawn” trilogy.

Wise-Woman R. A. Forde (NEL 0-450-42302-6, Sep ’88 [Aug ’88], £12.95, 352pp, hc) Celtic fantasy novel about Princess Dahut and the Lost City of Ys.

Cry Havoc James D. Forman (Macmillan Scribner’s 0-684-18838-4, 1988 [Apr ’88], $12.95, 199pp, hc) Young-adult sf novel of an Army genetic experiment gone wrong, creating killer dogs.

Ria Felix C. Forrest (Jwindz 0-9618918-0-7, 1987 [Mar ’88], $19.95, 242pp, hc) Reprint (Duell, Sloan & Pearce 1947). Non-sf; associational. Pseudonym of Paul Linebarger who was also Cordwainer Smith. 1500 copies of this book were printed. Dated 1987; not seen until 1988.

The Forbidden Beast John Forrester (Macmillan Bradbury 0-02-735410-5, Oct ’88, $12.95, 135pp, hc) [Bestiary] Young-adult sf novel, third in the “Bestiary” trilogy.

The Secret of the Round Beast John Forrester (Harper Starwanderer 0-694-05622-7, Mar ’88, $2.75, 145pp, pb) [Bestiary] Reprint (Harper & Row 1986) young-adult sf novel, sequel to Bestiary Mountain.

The Assassin Gambit William R. Forstchen (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-33582-1, Oct ’88 [Sep ’88], $3.95, 306pp, pb) [Gamester Wars] Science fiction novel with samurai vs. Persian assassins. Book Two of “The Gamester Wars”.

The Crystal Warriors William R. Forstchen & Greg Morrison (Avon 0-380-75272-7, Dec ’88 [Nov ’88], $3.50, 308pp, pb) [Crystal Warriors] Fantasy novel. Two enemies are plucked out of WWII and made to fight for a demigod in a magical realm.

Fangs Richard Forsythe (Leisure 0-8439-2618-X, May ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.95, 380pp, pb) Horror novel. A werewolf takes a mate.

Dragon’s Egg Robert L. Forward (NEL 0-450-05197-8, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], £2.95, 308pp, pb) [Dragon’s Egg] Reissue (Del Rey 1980) sf novel.

Future Magic Robert L. Forward (Avon 0-380-89814-4, Jun ’88 [May ’88], $3.95, 230pp, pb) Non-fiction, associational. About applications of advanced physics. The subtitle is: “How Today’s Science Fiction Will Become Tomorrow’s Reality”, and it examines various science fictional items as scientific possibilities.

Starquake Robert L. Forward (NEL 0-450-41908-8, Jan ’88 [Dec ’87], £2.95, 339pp, pb) [Dragon’s Egg] Reprint (Del Rey 1985) sf novel. A disappointing sequel to Dragon’s Egg which adds little new of interest, and which rapidly becomes ludicrous in its desperate attempts to cope with the massive time difference between humans and aliens. (PSP) [First U.K. edition]

Mirror Matter: Pioneering Antimatter Physics Robert L. Forward & Joel Davis (John Wiley 0-471-62812-3, Mar ’88, $18.95, 262pp, hc) Non-fiction, associational. Popular science book on antimatter by a pair of scientist/sf writers. Some of this is written as sf scenarios.

Alien Nation Alan Dean Foster (Warner 0-446-35264-0, Jun ’88 [Jul ’88], $3.95, 217pp, pb) [Alien Nation] Sf novelization, a near-future police thriller with aliens.

Bloodhype Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-33285-7, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.50, 249pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1973) sf novel, space opera in the “Flinx” series; 11th printing.

The Deluge Drivers Alan Dean Foster (NEL 0-450-42642-4, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], £2.95, 311pp, pb) [Icerigger; Thranx] Reprint (Del Rey 1987) sf novel. Volume 3 in the “Icerigger” trilogy. [First U.K. edition]

The End of the Matter Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-33465-5, Jul ’88, $3.50, 256pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1977) sf adventure novel in the “Flinx” series; eighth printing.

Flinx in Flux Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34363-8, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.95, 324pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Sf adventure novel, sixth in the “Flinx” series.

For Love of Mother-Not Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-34689-0, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.50, 247pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1983) sf adventure novel in the “Flinx” series; 10th printing.

The I Inside Alan Dean Foster (Severn House 0-7278-1597-0, Apr ’88, £10.95, 320pp, hc) Reprint (Warner 1984) sf novel. [Not seen]

Maori Alan Dean Foster (Ace 0-441-51925-3, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], $4.50, 501pp, pb) Historical fantasy novel set in 19th century New Zealand.

Orphan Star Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32449-8, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.50, 234pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1977) sf adventure novel in the “Flinx” series; 12th printing.

Sentenced to Prism Alan Dean Foster (NEL 0-450-42137-6, Feb ’88 [Jan ’88], £2.50, 273pp, pb) [Thranx] Reprint (Del Rey 1985) sf novel about a man marooned on a planet where all life is silicon-based. Classic 1940s-style space adventure that requires a massive “suspension of disbelief”. (PSP) [First U.K. edition]

Sentenced to Prism Alan Dean Foster (Severn House 0-7278-1659-4, Sep ’88, £10.95, 273pp, hc) [Thranx] Reprint (Del Rey 1985) sf novel.

The Tar-Aiym Krang Alan Dean Foster (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-30280-X, Jul ’88 [Jun ’88], $3.50, 251pp, pb) [Pip & Flinx] Reissue (Del Rey 1972) sf adventure novel in the “Flinx” series; 13th printing.

Time of the Transference Alan Dean Foster (Macdonald 0-356-15149-2, Feb ’88 [Dec ’88], £11.95, 280pp, hc) [Spellsinger] Reprint (Phantasia 1986) fantasy novel. Volume 6 in the “Spellsinger” series.

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