The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The Mask Stuart Gordon (Orbit 0-7088-8324-9, Mar ’90, £3.50, 368pp, pb) Fantasy novel. “The Third Book of The Watchers”.

Stalkers ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45048-5, Dec ’90 [Nov ’90], $9.95, 386pp, tp) Reprint (Dark Harvest 1989) original anthology of 19 horror stories. This edition adds a story by Barry Malzberg.

More Fifth Grade Magic Beatrice Gormley (Avon Camelot 0-380-70883-3, Nov ’90 [Oct ’90], $2.95, 104pp, tp, cover by Zimic) Reprint (Dutton 1989) young-adult fantasy novel, illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully.

Wanted: UFO Beatrice Gormley (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-44593-5, Jul ’90 [Sep ’90], $12.95, 119pp, hc, cover by Emily Arnold McCully) Young-adult sf novel of two kids and the spaceship that lands in the backyard.

Author’s Choice Monthly Issue 11: Skyrocket Steele Conquers the Universe and Other Media Tales Ron Goulart (Pulphouse, Aug ’90, $4.95, 100pp, tp, cover by George Barr) Collection of five stories plus an introduction by the author. A signed hardcover edition ($25.00) is also available. A deluxe leatherbound edition ($50.00) was announced but not seen.

The Encyclopedia of American Comics ed. Ron Goulart (Facts on File 0-8160-1852-9, Nov ’90, $39.95, 408pp, hc) Non-fiction; reference. An excyclopedia of American comics and comics industry personalities, this covers everything from the Katzenjammer Kids to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Plainsong Deborah Grabien (St. Martin’s 0-312-04403-8, Apr ’90, $16.95, 231pp, hc) Near-future post-apocalypse metaphysical literary sf novel.

In a Dark Dream Charles L. Grant (Tor 0-812-51844-6, Apr ’90 [Mar ’90], $4.95, 310pp, pb, cover by Lee MacLeod) Reprint (Tor 1989) horror novel.

In a Dark Dream Charles L. Grant (NEL 0-450-51607-5, May ’90 [Apr ’90], £3.99, 310pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1989) horror novel.

Stunts Charles L. Grant (Tor 0-312-85013-1, Nov ’90, $19.95, 438pp, hc, cover by David Mann) Horror novel of the evil “shadow of the wolf” that covers a small town on Halloween.

Tales from the Nightside Charles L. Grant (Tor 0-812-50960-9, Dec ’90 [Nov ’90], $3.95, 300pp, pb, cover by Jill Bauman) Reprint (Arkham House 1981) collection of 15 stories.

Night Terrors ed. Charles L. Grant (Headline 0-7472-3440-X, Oct ’90 [Sep ’90], £3.99, 308pp, pb) Reprint (Dark Harvest 1985 as Night Visions 2) anthology of original horror stories by David Morrell, Joseph Payne Brennan & Karl Edward Wagner.

The SeaHarp Hotel ed. Charles L. Grant (Tor 0-812-51870-5, Jun ’90 [May ’90], $3.95, 294pp, pb, cover by Mark & Stephanie Gerber) [Greystone Bay] Original shared-world anthology of 15 horror stories, third book of the “Greystone Bay” series.

Rumors of Spring Richard Grant (Bantam Spectra 0-553-26648-9, Apr ’90 [Mar ’90], $4.95, 458pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Reissue (Bantam Spectra 1987) fantasy novel; second printing.

Views from the Oldest House Richard Grant (Bantam Spectra 0-553-28833-4, Dec ’90 [Nov ’90], $4.95, 470pp, pb, cover by Martin Springett) Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1989) near-future post-Collapse quasi-Arthurian fantasy novel.

A Key for the Nonesuch Geary Gravel (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-35976-3, Jul ’90 [Jun ’90], $3.95, 229pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Fading Worlds] Sf novel of the alien world behind the door of an executive washroom in Boston.

Dollies Pat Graversen (Zebra 0-8217-3071-1, Jul ’90 [Jun ’90], $3.95, 288pp, pb) Horror novel. Killer dolls.

Stones Pat Graversen (Zebra 0-8217-3268-4, Jan ’91 [Dec ’90], $3.95, 288pp, pb) Horror novel of evil stones that are moving about in the garden.

Angel Fire Andrew M. Greeley (Legend 0-09-967840-3, Aug ’90 [Jul ’90], £3.99, 304pp, pb) [Angel Fire] Reprint (Warner 1988) sf novel.

Night Angel Kate Green (Fontana 0-00-617796-4, Feb ’90 [1990], £3.50, 335pp, pb) Reprint (Delacorte 1989) contemporary mystery with fantasy elements.

Conan the Guardian Roland J. Green (Tor 0-812-50961-7, Jan ’91, $3.95, 280pp, pb, cover by Ken Kelly) [Conan] Fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s character.

Starcruiser Shenandoah #2: Division of the Spoils Roland J. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45024-8, Aug ’90 [Jul ’90], $3.95, 303pp, pb) [Starcruiser Shenandoah] Sf military adventure novel, second in a series.

Dawn Song Sharon Green (Avon 0-380-75453-3, Sep ’90 [Aug ’90], $3.95, 373pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) High fantasy novel of the Prince of the Sun and the Daughter of the Moon coming to Earth to retrieve the stolen sacred fire.

Hawk & Fisher Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-58417-9, Sep ’90 [Aug ’90], $3.95, 213pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Hawk & Fisher] Fantasy of hard-nosed street cops in a barbarian fantasy world, first book of a new series.

Hawk & Fisher: Winner Takes All Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-14291-5, Jan ’91 [Dec ’90], $3.95, 201pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Hawk & Fisher] Fantasy novel of two hard-nosed street cops in a barbaric world, this time up to their necks in dirty politics. Second book of the “Hawk & Fisher” series.

No Haven for the Guilty Simon R. Green (Headline 0-7472-3480-9, Aug ’90, £3.50, 213pp, pb) [Hawk & Fisher] Fantasy/private-eye novel. Effectively simultaneous with the US edition (Ace as Hawk & Fisher). Volume 1 in the “Hawk & Fisher” series.

Christmas on Ganymede and Other Stories ed. Martin H. Greenberg (Avon 0-380-76203-X, Dec ’90 [Nov ’90], $3.50, 243pp, pb, cover by James Warhola) Anthology of 14 sf Christmas stories.

Foundation’s Friends ed. Martin H. Greenberg (Tor 0-812-50980-3, Oct ’90 [Sep ’90], $4.95, 464pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) Reprint (Tor 1989) original anthology of 17 stories set in various worlds created by Asimov.

The Further Adventures of the Joker ed. Martin H. Greenberg (Bantam 0-553-28531-9, Mar ’90 [Jan ’90], $4.50, 462pp, pb, cover by Kyle Baker) [Batman] Original semi-shared-world anthology of 20 stories about the Joker. Several of these have sf or fantasy content. The authors include Lansdale, McCammon, Tepper, Sheckley, Bryant, Simmons, Effinger, Resnick, Reeves-Stevens, Haber, and F. Paul Wilson.

The Further Adventures of the Joker ed. Martin H. Greenberg (Bantam UK 0-553-40246-3, May ’90 [Jun ’90], £3.99, 462pp, pb, cover by Kyle Baker) [Batman] Reprint (Bantam 1990) original sf anthology. This is the US edition with a UK ISBN/price sticker. Some copies of this were priced £1.99.

Isaac’s Universe Volume One: The Diplomacy Guild ed. Martin H. Greenberg (Avon 0-380-75751-6, Apr ’90, $3.95, 258pp, pb, cover by Martin Andrews) [Isaac’s Universe] Original anthology of five stories, set in a universe created by Asimov.

Mummy Stories ed. Martin H. Greenberg (Ballantine 0-345-36354-X, Apr ’90 [Mar ’90], $3.95, 225pp, pb) Anthology of 14 stories featuring mummies, five of them original.

Cults of Horror ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Charles G. Waugh (DAW 0-88677-437-3, Aug ’90 [Jul ’90], $4.50, 350pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Anthology of 13 stories about cults. Some are horror, some sf, some fantasy.

Devil Worshipers ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Charles G. Waugh (DAW 0-88677-420-9, May ’90 [Apr ’90], $4.50, 348pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Anthology of 15 stories about Satanism, with an introduction by Frank D. McSherry, Jr.

The Guardian Dan Greenburg (Berkley 0-425-12130-5, May ’90 [Apr ’90], $3.95, 231pp, pb) Reprint (Macmillan 1987 as The Nanny) horror thriller, movie tie-in edition.

Take Back Plenty Colin Greenland (Unwin 0-04-440265-1, Jun ’90, £6.99, 359pp, tp, cover by Steve Crisp) [Tabitha Jute] Humorous sf novel.

The Great Wheel Joyce Ballou Gregorian (Orbit 0-7088-8321-4, Feb ’90, £4.99, 307pp, tp, cover by Patrick Jones) [Tredana] Reprint (Ace 1987) fantasy novel. Volume Three of “The Tredana Trilogy”.

The Favored Child Philippa Gregory (Pocket 0-671-67911-2, Jul ’90, $5.95, 627pp, pb) Reprint (Pocket 1989) 18th-century historical romance with a psychic heroine.

Blood Wings Stephen Gresham (Zebra 0-8217-2891-1, Feb ’90 [Jan ’90], $3.95, 383pp, pb) Vampire horror novel. Vampires in the Everglades.

The Room Michael Grey (Corgi 0-552-13559-3, Jul ’90 [Jun ’90], £2.99, 239pp, pb) Horror novel.

Father to the Man John Gribbin (Tor 0-812-53850-1, Feb ’90 [Jan ’90], $3.95, 248pp, pb, cover by David B. Mattingly) Sf near-future dystopian novel. First American edition (Gollancz 1989).

Father to the Man John Gribbin (Gollancz 0-575-04849-2, Oct ’90, £3.50, 221pp, pb, cover by George Underwood) Reprint (Gollancz 1989) sf novel.

Star Commandos: Fire Planet P. M. Griffin (Ace 0-441-78334-1, Nov ’90 [Oct ’90], $3.50, 186pp, pb, cover by Kang Yi) [Star Commandos] Military sf adventure novel, seventh book of the “Star Commandos” series.

Star Commandos: Mind Slaver P. M. Griffin (Ace 0-441-78045-8, Mar ’90 [Feb ’90], $3.50, 231pp, pb, cover by Miro) [Star Commandos] Military sf adventure novel, fifth book of the “Star Commandos” series.

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