The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998


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The Rocketeer Peter David (Bantam 0-553-29322-2, Jul ’91 [Jun ’91], $4.99, 245pp, pb) Sf movie tie-in novelization.


Star Trek, the Next Generation: Q-in-Law Peter David (Titan 1-85286-383-8, Oct ’91, £3.50, 252pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Sf novelization. Simultaneous with U.S. (Pocket) edition.


Star Trek, the Next Generation: Q-in-Law Peter David (Pocket 0-671-73389-3, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $4.99, 252pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization, #18 in the series.


Star Trek, the Next Generation: Vendetta Peter David (Titan 1-85286-379-X, May ’91, £4.99, 400pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Sf novelization. Simultaneous with U.S. (Pocket) edition.


Star Trek, the Next Generation: Vendetta, the Giant Novel Peter David (Pocket 0-671-74145-4, May ’91 [Apr ’91], $4.95, 400pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Star Trek novelization. This one is not part of the numbered series and has “The Giant Novel” seemingly as part of the title.


Star Trek: The Rift Peter David (Pocket 0-671-74796-7, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.99, 274pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization, #57 in the series.


Star Trek: The Rift Peter David (Titan 1-85286-389-7, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], £3.50, 274pp, pb) [Star Trek] Sf novelization. Simultaneous with U.S. (Pocket) edition.


The Adventures of Doctor Eszterhazy Avram Davidson (Owlswick 0-913896-28-4, Jan ’91, $24.50, 366pp, hc, cover by George Barr) [Dr. Eszterhazy] Collection of the 13 Eszterhazy stories, including the seven from The Enquiries of Doctor Eszterhazy (Warner 1978), with an introduction by Gene Wolfe, an afterword by the author, and illustrations by Todd Cameron Hamilton. A signed slipcased limited edition (-30-6, $50.00) was announced but not seen.


Murther & Walking Spirits Robertson Davies (Sinclair-Stevenson 1-85619-078-1, Sep ’91 [Nov ’91], £14.95, 357pp, hc, cover by A. Bascove) Reprint (McLelland & Stewart 1991) literary fantasy novel, told by a ghost. [First U.K. edition]


Murther & Walking Spirits Robertson Davies (Viking 0-670-84189-7, Nov ’91, $21.95, 357pp, hc, cover by A. Bascove) Literary fantasy novel told from the point-of-view of a murdered man’s spirit. First American edition (McClelland & Stewart 1991).


Murther & Walking Spirits Robertson Davies (BOMC, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $10.97, 359pp, hc, cover by A. Bascove) Reprint (McClelland & Stewart 1991) literary fantasy novel told from the point-of-view of a murdered man’s spirit. This is identical to the 1991 Viking edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has a BOMC mark on the back.


Stanislaw Lem J. Madison Davis (Starmont House 1-557-42026-2, Apr ’91, $9.95, 116pp, tp) Non-fiction; criticism. A guide to Lem’s work, plus annotated primary and secondary bibliographies. A hardcover edition (-42027-0, $19.95) was announced but not seen. [Stanislaw Lem]


Night Stalking: A 20th Anniversary Kolchak Companion Mark Dawidziak (Image Publishing 0-9627508-3-7, Oct ’91 [Nov ’91], $14.95, 155pp, tp) Non-fiction guide to the character of reporter/monster hunter Carl Kolchak, including Jeff Rice’s novels, two TV films, and the TV series. This includes detailed accounts of the character’s creation, the writing of the two novels, and Richard Matheson’s involvement with the project.


The Enchanted Land Saranne Dawson (Leisure 0-8439-3143-4, Nov ’91 [Dec ’91], $4.50, 361pp, pb) Fantasy romance. A changeling child grows up unaware of her true heritage until a mysterious man arrives to lead her to the hidden valley of her people.


Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia David Day (Macmillan 0-02-533431-X, Oct ’91, $29.95, 280pp, hc, cover by Allan Curless) Non-fiction, reference, a guide to the worlds created by J.R.R. Tolkien, with many full-color illustrations by various artists. Simultaneous with U.K. edition (Mitchell Beazley 1991).


Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia David Day (Mitchell-Beazley 0-85533-924-1, Oct ’91, £17.99, 280pp, hc) Encyclopedia of people and places featured in Tolkien’s fiction. Simultaneous with U.S. (Macmillan) edition. [J. R. R. Tolkien]


Conan and the Spider God L. Sprague de Camp (Ace 0-441-11609-4, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], $3.95, 147pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Conan] Reissue (Bantam 1980) fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s character, 18th book of the “Conan” series; 19th printing.


The Pixilated Peeress L. Sprague de Camp (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36732-4, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], $17.00, 208pp, hc, cover by Romas) [Eudoric Dambertson] Humorous/satiric fantasy novel set in the same world as The Incorporated Knight.


Sir Harold and the Gnome King L. Sprague de Camp (Wildside Press, Aug ’91, $35.00, 71pp, hc) [Harold Shea] Fantasy story featuring Harold Shea that originally appeared in the 1990 World Fantasy Convention Program Book, with an afterword by de Camp and illustrated by Stephen Fabian. This is a signed limited edition of 126 copies.


Sir Harold and the Gnome King L. Sprague de Camp (Wildside Press, Oct ’91, $5.99, 71pp, tp, cover by Stephen E. Fabian) [Harold Shea] Reprint (Wildside Press 1991) fantasy story featuring Harold Shea that originally appeared in the 1990 World Fantasy Convention Program Book, with an afterword by de Camp and illustrations by Stephen Fabian.


Conan of Aquilonia L. Sprague de Camp & Lin Carter (Ace 0-441-11484-9, Jun ’91 [Aug ’91], $3.95, 171pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Conan] Reissue (Ace 1977) collection of four heroic fantasy stories based on Robert E. Howard’s character, 11th book in the Ace “Conan” series; 15th printing.


Conan of the Isles L. Sprague de Camp & Lin Carter (Ace 0-441-11623-X, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $3.95, 189pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Conan] Reissue (Lancer 1968) fantasy novel based on the Robert E. Howard character, 12th book in the Ace “Conan” series; 18th printing.


Conan the Liberator L. Sprague de Camp & Lin Carter (Ace 0-441-11617-5, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $3.95, 191pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Conan] Reissue (Bantam 1979) fantasy novel based on Robert E. Howard’s character, 14th book of the Ace Conan series; fourth printing.


Conan the Swordsman L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter & Bjorn Nyberg (Ace 0-441-11479-2, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $3.95, 216pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Conan] Reissue (Bantam 1978) collection of nine stories based on Robert E. Howard’s character; 13th in the Ace series. Third printing.


The Stones of Nomuru L. Sprague & Catherine Crook de Camp (Baen 0-671-72053-8, May ’91 [Apr ’91], $4.50, 260pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [Viagans] Reprint (Donning/Starblaze 1988) sf novel about an archaeologist on an alien world.


The Swords of Zinjaban L. Sprague & Catherine Crook de Camp (Baen 0-671-72039-2, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $4.50, 307pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [Krishna] Science fiction novel, latest book in the long-running “Krishna” series.


Funeral March of the Marionettes Frank De Felitta (NEL 0-450-53220-8, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], £3.99, 303pp, pb) Reprint (NEL 1990) horror novel.


Chronicles of the King’s Tramp Book 1: Walker of Worlds Tom De Haven (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29091-6, Jul ’91 [Jun ’91], $4.99, 342pp, pb, cover by Kevin Johnson) [King’s Tramp] Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1990) fantasy novel, first book of the “Chronicles of the King’s Tramp” series.


Chronicles of the King’s Tramp Book 2: The-End-of-Everything Man Tom De Haven (Doubleday Foundation 0-385-26431-3, Aug ’91 [Jun ’91], $12.00, 436pp, tp, cover by Kevin Johnson) [King’s Tramp] Quest fantasy adventure, second book of the “Chronicles of the King’s Tramp”. A hardcover edition (-26041-5, $20.00) is also available.


Sunburn Lake Tom De Haven (Penguin 0-14-008549-1, Jan ’90 [Oct ’91], $7.95, 293pp, tp, cover by Lon Kirschner) Reprint (Viking 1988) collection of three connected stories. The long novella “Where We’ll Never Grow Old”, which takes up half the book, is near-future sf set in 2028. This is a 1990 book not seen until now.


Walker of Worlds Tom De Haven (Roc UK 0-14-014951-1, Aug ’91 [Jul ’91], £6.99, 342pp, tp) [King’s Tramp] Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1990) fantasy novel about a man who can cross at will between Earth and the fantasy world of Lostwithal. Recommended. (PSP) Book 1 in the “Chronicles of the King’s Tramp.” [First U.K. edition]


Author’s Choice Monthly Issue 22: Hedgework and Guessery Charles de Lint (Pulphouse, Jul ’91, $4.95, 118pp, tp, cover by George Barr) Collection of seven stories and eight poems, plus an introduction by the author. One poem is original. A signed hardcover edition ($25.00) is also available, and a deluxe leatherbound edition ($50.00) was announced but not seen.
  • 1 · Introduction · in
  • 5 · Twilight Tracings [as by Wendelessen] · pm Beyond the Fields We Know #1 ’78
  • 7 · Timeskip [Newford] · ss Post Mortem: New Tales of Ghastly Horror, ed. Paul F. Olson & David B. Silva, St. Martin’s, 1989
  • 25 · The Calendar of the Trees · pm Triskell Press, 1984
  • 29 · A Wish Named Arnold · ss Spaceships & Spells, ed. Jane Yolen, Martin H. Greenberg & Charles G. Waugh, Harper & Row, 1987
  • 37 · Meran’s Stone · pm OSCAR v9 #10 ’81
  • 39 · Raven Sings a Medicine Way, Coyote Steals the Pollen · ss The Mythopoeic Conference Program Book #17 ’86
  • 49 · Ariane [as by Wendelessen] · pm Aliens & Lovers, ed. Millea Kenin, Unique Graphics, 1983
  • 53 · Into the Green [Angharad] · ss Sword and Sorceress #5, ed. Marion Zimmer Bradley, DAW, 1988
  • 67 · An Fear Glas · pm Laughter in the Leaves, Triskell Press, 1984
  • 69 · And the Rafters Were Ringing · ss Triskell Press, 1986
  • 83 · The Boys of Goose Hill · pm *
  • 87 · The Sacred Fire [Newford] · ss Stalkers, ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg, Arlington Heights, IL: Dark Harvest, 1989
  • 103 · The Wild Girl · vi Drabble II: Double Century, ed. Rob Meades & David B. Wake, Beccon Publications, 1990
  • 105 · Scars · ss The Horror Show Spr ’88
  • 117 · That Gift Was Yours [from Ascian in Rose] · pm Axolotl Press: Eugene, OR, 1986


Ghosts of Wind and Shadow Charles de Lint (Pulphouse/Axolotl, Apr ’91, $10.00, 73pp, tp, cover by Donna Gordon) [Newford] Fantasy novella with an introduction by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. A hardcover limited edition of 300 copies ($35.00) and a deluxe leatherbound edition ($65.00) are also available. All states are signed by the author and introducer.


Greenmantle Charles de Lint (Pan 0-330-31580-3, Mar ’91 [Dec ’90], £7.99, 328pp, tp, cover by David Bergen) Reprint (Ace 1988) fantasy novel about The Wild Hunt. Also announced in hardcover (-31579-X, £15.99).


The Harp of the Grey Rose Charles de Lint (Avon 0-380-76202-1, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $3.95, 230pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Cerin Songweaver] Reprint (Donning/Starblaze 1985) fantasy novel, the first book of the “Legend of Cerin Songweaver” series.


The Little Country Charles de Lint (Morrow 0-688-10366-9, Jan ’91, $22.95, 636pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Fantasy novel of a folksinger in a Cornish town in danger because of a mysterious book that opens the way into another world. Recommended (SW).


The Little Country Charles de Lint (SFBC #18125, Apr ’91, $10.98, 636pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reprint (Morrow 1991) fantasy novel.


Moonheart Charles de Lint (Pan 0-330-31576-5, Mar ’91, £4.99, 485pp, pb, cover by David Bergen) [Moonheart] Reprint (Ace 1984) fantasy novel.


Our Lady of the Harbour Charles de Lint (Pulphouse/Axolotl, Oct ’91, $10.00, 88pp, tp, cover by Donna Gordon) [Newford] Fantasy novella. A 300-copy hardcover edition ($35.00) and a 75-copy leatherbound edition ($65.00) are also available.


Uncle Dobbin’s Parrot Fair Charles de Lint (Pulphouse 1-56146-517-8, May ’91, $1.95, 45pp, pb, cover by Donna Gordon) [Newford] Fantasy short story originally in IASFM. This is its first book publication. Short story paperback #17. A signed 100-copy leatherbound deluxe hardcover edition ($20.00) is also available.


Barrow John Deakins (Pan 0-330-31623-0, Oct ’91, £4.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Julek Heller) Reprint (Roc 1990) fantasy novel. [First U.K. edition]


Tam Lin Pamela Dean (Tor 0-312-85137-5, Apr ’91, $19.95, 468pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Fantasy novel, a retelling of the classic fairy tale set in a Midwestern college during the Vietnam war. Part of the “Fairy Tales” series packaged by The Endicott Studios but copyrighted in the author’s names.


Castle Murders John DeChancie (Ace 0-441-09273-X, May ’91 [Apr ’91], $4.50, 243pp, pb, cover by Robert Grace) [Castle Perilous] Humorous fantasy novel, fifth book in the “Castle” series.


Paradox Alley John DeChancie (Ace 0-441-65146-1, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $3.95, 314pp, pb, cover by James Gurney) [Starrigger] Reissue (Ace 1987) sf novel, third book of the “Starrigger” trilogy; third printing.


Red Limit Freeway John DeChancie (Ace 0-441-71123-5, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $3.95, 280pp, pb, cover by John Berkey) [Starrigger] Reissue (Ace 1984) sf novel, second book of the “Starrigger” series; third printing.


Starrigger John DeChancie (Ace 0-441-78305-8, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $3.95, 264pp, pb, cover by James Gurney) [Starrigger] Reissue (Ace 1983) sf novel, first book of the “Starrigger” series; fourth printing.


Descent Ron Dee (Dell Abyss 0-440-20708-8, Oct ’91 [Sep ’91], $4.50, 354pp, pb) Horror novel of a young woman haunted by the dead.


Dusk Ron Dee (Dell Abyss 0-440-20709-6, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $4.50, 369pp, pb) Horror novel of sexual vampires spreading across Texas.


SS-GB Len Deighton (Arrow 0-09-985640-9, May ’91, £4.99, 402pp, pb, cover by Gordon Crabb) Reprint (Cape 1978) classic thriller set in occupied Britain after the Germans won World War II.


Soulsmith Tom Deitz (AvoNova 0-380-76289-7, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $4.99, 449pp, pb, cover by Tim White) [Soulsmith] Fantasy novel, first book of a new series. A boy learns of his family’s terrible legacy in a mansion deep in the Georgia backwoods.


Stoneskin’s Revenge Tom Deitz (Avon 0-380-76063-0, Mar ’91 [Feb ’91], $3.95, 307pp, pb, cover by Tim White) [David Sullivan] Fantasy novel, fifth book of the “David Sullivan” series begun in Windmaster’s Bane.


Once Upon a Time: A Treasury of Modern Fairy Tales ed. Lester del Rey & Risa Kessler (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36263-2, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], $25.00, 336pp, hc, cover by Michael Pangrazio) Original anthology of ten fantasy stories with a foreword by the editors and illustrations by Michael Pangrazio.


Once Upon a Time: A Treasury of Modern Fairy Tales ed. Lester del Rey & Risa Kessler (Legend 0-7126-4993-X, Nov ’91 [Oct ’91], £9.99, 341pp, tp, cover by Michael Pangrazio) Original fantasy anthology. Simultaneous with U.S. (Ballantine) edition. Also available in hardcover (-4992-1, £16.99).


The Einstein Intersection Samuel R. Delany (Easton Press, Jan ’91, no price, 143pp, hc) Reprint (Ace 1967) sf novel, with an introduction by George Zebrowski and artwork by Mayo. This edition bears a 1986 copyright date. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.


Dark Sun: The Verdant Passage Troy Denning (TSR 1-56076-121-0, Oct ’91, $4.95, 341pp, tp, cover by Gerald Brom) [Dark Sun: Prism Pentad] Fantasy novelization based on the “Dark Sun” game.


Forgotten Realms: Dragonwall Troy Denning (Penguin 0-14-014370-X, Jan ’91, £4.50, 311pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Forgotten Realms: Empires] Reprint (TSR 1990) fantasy novelization. Book Two of the “Empires” trilogy.


Forgotten Realms: The Parched Sea Troy Denning (TSR 1-56076-067-2, Jul ’91, $4.95/£3.99, 310pp, tp, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Harpers] Fantasy novelization based on the “Forgotten Realms” game, first book of “The Harpers” series. This is a worldwide edition with U.S. and U.K. prices.


Dragon’s Queen Carol L. Dennis (Warner Questar 0-446-36152-6, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $4.99, 247pp, pb, cover by Janny Wurts) [Dragon’s Knight] Fantasy novel, third book of the “Dragon’s Knight” series.


Buddy Holly Is Alive and Well on Ganymede Bradley Denton (Morrow 0-688-10822-9, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $22.00, 359pp, hc, cover by Mark Harrison) Rock and roll sf chase thriller with drive-in revivals and a resurrected Buddy Holly on every TV station.


Hunt for the Last Cat Justin Denzel (Putnam/Philomel 0-399-22101-8, Oct ’91, $14.95, 191pp, hc) Young-adult prehistoric adventure novel of a young girl blamed by her clan for the depredations of a marauding saber-tooth.


Tales from Academy Street Martha Derman (Scholastic 0-590-43703-8, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $13.95, 103pp, hc, cover by Norman Walker) Young-adult fantasy about a street where children begin to notice strange things happening.


On the Devil’s Court Carl Deuker (Avon Flare 0-380-70879-5, Sep ’91 [Aug ’91], $2.99, 252pp, pb) Reprint (Little, Brown 1988) young-adult horror novel of a teenager who sells his soul to the devil to become a high school basketball star.


Shade Emily Devenport (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45062-0, Dec ’91 [Nov ’91], $4.99, 246pp, pb) [Shade] Sf novel of a runaway girl in an extraterrestrial ghetto who becomes a pawn in the conflict between three alien races. A first novel.


The Legends of Lone Wolf #3: The Tides of Treachery Joe Dever (Berkley 0-425-12551-3, Feb ’91 [Jan ’91], $3.50, 182pp, pb) [Lone Wolf] Novelization based on the “Lone Wolf” game, with illustrations by Brian Williams. Originally published as the first half of the third book in the U.K. First American edition (Beaver 1989 as The Sword of the Sun).


The Legends of Lone Wolf #4: The Sword of the Sun Joe Dever (Berkley 0-425-12650-1, Apr ’91 [Mar ’91], $3.95, 182pp, pb) [Lone Wolf] Novelization based on the “Lone Wolf” game, with illustrations by Brian Williams. Originally published as the second half of the third book in the U.K. First American edition (Beaver 1989 as The Sword of the Sun).


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