The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Near Dead Stephen R. George (Zebra 0-8217-3663-9, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], $4.50, 317pp, pb) Horror novel of a man haunted by his murdered wife and daughter, who want him to stop the man who killed them before he claims new victims.

Nightscape Stephen R. George (Zebra 0-8217-3849-6, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $4.50, 352pp, pb) Horror novel of creatures that take the souls of children in their sleep and change them.

A Day for Damnation David Gerrold (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27765-0, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $5.99, 423pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [War Against the Chtorr] Reissue (Bantam 1989) sf novel, second book of “The War Against the Chtorr” — expanded from the 1985 Simon & Schuster Timescape edition; fourth printing.

A Matter for Men David Gerrold (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27782-0, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $5.99, 435pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [War Against the Chtorr] Reissue (Bantam 1989) sf novel, first book of “The War Against the Chtorr” — substantially revised from the 1983 Timescape edition; fourth printing.

A Rage for Revenge David Gerrold (Bantam Spectra 0-553-27844-4, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $5.99, 517pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [War Against the Chtorr] Reissue (Bantam Spectra 1989) sf novel, third book of"The War Against the Chtorr"; sixth printing.

A Season for Slaughter David Gerrold (Bantam Spectra 0-553-28976-4, Jan ’93 [Dec ’92], $5.99, 562pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [War Against the Chtorr] Sf novel of alien invasion, fourth book of “The War Against the Chtorr” series. Includes a self-interview by the author.

Mirror to the Sky Mark Geston (Morrow AvoNova 0-688-11138-6, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $20.00, 234pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Sf novel of highly evolved aliens who come to live on Earth in peace until they exhibit their artwork which causes worldwide insanity and violence.

In the Wrong Hands Edward Gibson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29567-5, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $5.99, 326pp, pb, cover by Pamela Lee) Sf novel set in a 21st-century lunar colony, where dangerous genetic experiments by a madman threaten humanity.

Reach Edward Gibson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-28541-6, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $4.99, 382pp, pb, cover by Michael Carroll) Reissue (Doubleday Foundation 1989) sf novel, third printing.

The Difference Engine William Gibson & Bruce Sterling (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29461-X, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], $5.99, 429pp, pb, cover by Tony Randazzo) Reprint (Gollancz 1990) Victorian novel set in alternate-world Victorian England where the Babbage Engine was really built and changed society.

The Difference Engine William Gibson & Bruce Sterling (BOMC/QPBC, Feb ’92, $9.95, 435pp, tp, cover by Tony Randazzo) Reprint (Gollancz 1990) Victorian novel set in alternate-world Victorian England where the Babbage Engine was really built and changed society. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra hardcover edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the jacket printed as the soft cover.

H.R. Giger’s Necronomicon II H. R. Giger (Morpheus International 0-9623447-6-1, Nov ’92 [Dec ’92], $69.50, 93pp, hc, cover by H. R. Giger) Art book collecting work by Giger, with text translated from the German by Clara Horicht Frame. Originally published in Germany by Edition C in 1986. First hardcover edition. Order from Morpheus International, 200 N. Robertson Blvd., Suite #326, Beverly Hills CA 90211.

Grails: Quests, Visitations and Other Occurences ed. Richard Gilliam, Martin H. Greenberg & Edward E. Kramer (Unnameable Press 0-934227-09-8, Oct ’92, no price, 639pp, hc) Original anthology of 35 stories about quests for grails, with a poem by Jane Yolen and an introduction by Fritz Leiber. A 1500-copy limited edition (-08-X) was announced but not seen, and a special 1000-copy edition was presented at the 1992 World Fantasy Convention. Order from Unnameable Press, PO Box 11689, Atlanta GA 30355-1689.

The Lord of the Troll-Bats Alexis A. Gilliland (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37467-3, May ’92 [Apr ’92], $3.99, 233pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Wizenbeak] Humorous fantasy novel, third in the Wizenbeak series.

Herland and Selected Stories Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Penguin/Signet 0-451-52562-0, Jul ’92, $5.95, 349pp, pb) Collection of 20 stories, including macabre and ghostly tales, plus the Utopian short novel Herland. Edited and with an introduction by Barbara H. Solomon.

Enter Three Witches Kate Gilmore (Scholastic 0-590-44494-8, Jan ’92 [Feb ’92], $2.95, 210pp, pb) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 1990) young-adult fantasy novel of real witchcraft behind the scenes of a prep school production of Macbeth.

Child of the Light Janet Gluckman & George Guthridge (St. Martin’s 0-312-06317-2, Apr ’92, $22.95, 389pp, hc, cover by Cary Henrie) Fantasy novel set in Germany between world wars. A Jewish boy is plagued by a dybbuk, and his best friend, a telepath, is caught up in the growing Nazi party.

The Empire Strikes Back Donald F. Glut (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-32022-0, Jun ’92, $4.99, 214pp, pb, cover by Roger Kastel) [Star Wars] Reissue (Del Rey 1980) sf novelization based on the second “Star Wars” film; 16th printing.

Sherwood Parke Godwin (AvoNova 0-380-70995-3, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $5.50, 529pp, pb, cover by Kinuko Craft) [Sherwood] Reprint (Morrow 1991) historical novel with fantasy elements, first of two books retelling the Robin Hood legend.

Creation Story Verbatim E. J. Gold (Gateways/IDHHB 0-89556-047-X, 1986 [Jul ’92], $11.95, 267pp, tp) Satirical fantasy, a report to God on the state of the Earth by the Archangel Gabriel. This is a 1986 book not seen until 1992. Available from Gateways Books & Tapes, Department G, PO Box 370, Nevada City CA 95959; (800)869-0658.

The Bully Pulpit Andrew Goldblatt (Bantam/Turner 0-553-29906-9, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $4.99, 305pp, pb, cover by Keith Batcheller) Associational near-future political thriller about a democratic presidential candidate who eschews media manipulation to concentrate on issues. This was the runner-up for the Turner Tomorrow Fellowship.

Ravenloft: Dance of the Dead Christie Golden (TSR 1-56076-352-3, Jul ’92, $4.95, 310pp, tp) [Ravenloft] Dark fantasy novelization based on the “Ravenloft” role-playing game.

Cut! Horror Writers On Horror Film Christopher Golden (Borderlands Press, Aug ’92, $65.00, 297pp, hc) Reprint (Berkley 1992) non-fiction collection of 22 essays on horror film by writers of horror fiction plus an interview with Clive Barker conducted by Peter Atkins, and a piece by Anne Rice, as told to Katherine Ramsland. This is a slipcased 500-copy limited edition, signed by all contributors/subjects except Anne Rice.

Cut! Horror Writers On Horror Film ed. Christopher Golden (Berkley 0-425-13282-X, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $8.95, 297pp, tp) Collection of 22 essays on horror film by writers of horror fiction plus an interview with Clive Barker conducted by Peter Atkins, and a piece by Anne Rice, as told to Katherine Ramsland.

The Romance of Merlin ed. Peter Goodrich (Garland 0-8240-7042-9, 1990 [Mar ’92], $18.95, 417pp, tp) Reference/anthology of legends, stories, poetry, and criticism about Merlin with an introduction by the editor and a bibliography. A hardcover edition (-4442-8, $50) was announced but not seen. This is a 1990 book not seen until now.

Prisoners and Other Stories Ed Gorman (CD Publications 1-881475-00-X, Nov ’92, $20.95, 300pp, hc, cover by Bob Korn) Collection of 22 horror and crime stories, one original, with an introduction by the author and an afterword by Dean Koontz. A signed limited edition (-01-8) was announced but not seen. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 18433, Baltimore MD 21237.

Invitation to Murder ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg (Dark Harvest 0-913165-65-4, Dec ’91 [Jan ’92], $21.95, 292pp, hc, cover by Robert Lavoie) Associational original anthology of 18 mystery stories, a few with fantasy elements. All the stories are based on a single broad premise, and the contributors include Kristine Kathryn Rusch, William F. Nolan, Richard Laymon, and Gary Brandner.

Stalkers ed. Ed Gorman & Martin H. Greenberg (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45148-1, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $4.99, 351pp, pb) Reprint (Dark Harvest 1989) original horror anthology of 19 stories. The Malzberg story was added to the original 18 for the 1990 Roc trade paperback edition.

Linnets and Valerians Elizabeth Goudge (Dell Yearling 0-440-40590-4, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $3.50, 246pp, pb, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) Reprint (Brockhampton Press 1964) young-adult fantasy novel of a magical battle between good and evil in a small English village.

The Little White Horse Elizabeth Goudge (Dell Yearling 0-440-40734-6, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], $3.50, 277pp, tp, cover by Yvonne Gilbert) Reprint (University of London Press 1946) classic young-adult fantasy of an orphaned girl who finds mystery and fantasy at lonely Moonacre Manor.

Jumper Steven Gould (Tor 0-312-85272-X, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], $21.95, 344pp, hc, cover by Romas) [Jumper] Sf novel about a young teleporter on his own in New York City. A first novel.

Jumper Steven Gould (SFBC #02780, Nov ’92 [Dec ’92], $9.98, 344pp, hc, cover by Romas) [Jumper] Reprint (Tor 1992) sf novel about a young teleporter on his own in New York City. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Orpheus Process Daniel H. Gower (Dell Abyss 0-440-21143-3, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], $4.99, 420pp, pb) Horror novel, a retelling of Frankenstein set at a small suburban college. A first novel. Recommended (SW).

Star Trek: Ice Trap L. A. Graf (Pocket 0-671-78068-9, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], $4.99, 277pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization, #60 in the series.

Star Trek: Death Count L. A. Graf (Pocket 0-671-79322-5, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], $4.99, 276pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization, #62 in the series.

Great Ghost Stories ed. John Grafton (Dover 0-486-27270-2, Oct ’92 [Nov ’92], $1.00, 100pp, tp, cover by Paul E. Kennedy) Anthology of ten classic ghost stories with an introduction by the editor. A Dover Thrift edition.

Fire Mask Charles L. Grant (Bantam Starfire 0-553-29673-6, Jun ’92 [May ’92], $3.99, 202pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) Reprint (Bantam 1991) young-adult psychic thriller. A boy from a psychic family and his friends are endangered by an immortal madman.

Stunts Charles L. Grant (Tor 0-812-50698-7, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.995, 438pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1990) horror novel of the evil “shadow of the wolf” that covers a small town on Halloween.

The Fagin Pat Graversen (Zebra 0-8217-3572-1, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $4.50, 287pp, pb) Reprint (A&W 1982) horror novel. A woman returns to her hometown with her young son only to find it in thrall to warlocks and demons.

Sweet Blood Pat Graversen (Zebra 0-8217-3907-7, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.50, 254pp, pb) Vampire horror novel. A teenage boy vampire is the battleground in a war between his mother and another female vampire.

Conan the Relentless Roland J. Green (Tor 0-812-50962-5, Apr ’92 [Mar ’92], $3.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Ken Kelly) [Conan] Fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s classic character.

Starcruiser Shenandoah #4: Vain Command Roland J. Green (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45205-4, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], $4.99, 384pp, pb) [Starcruiser Shenandoah] Sf military adventure novel, fourth book in a series.

Hawk & Fisher: The Bones of Haven Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-31837-1, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], $3.99, 211pp, pb, cover by Royo) [Hawk & Fisher] Fantasy novel about street cops in a barbarian world, sixth book of the “Hawk & Fisher” series.

Mistworld Simon R. Green (Ace 0-441-53506-2, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.50, 217pp, pb, cover by Sanjulian) [Twilight of Empire] Sf novel about a rebel planet hiding from the wrath of a mad interstellar Empress. First book of a new series.

Children of the Rainbow Terence M. Green (McClelland & Stewart 0-7710-3550-0, Mar ’92, $16.99, 266pp, tp, cover by John Paul Genzo) Sf novel of a time-travelling descendant of the Bounty mutineers trapped in an 1835 British penal colony and of the prisoner he displaces who is transported to 1972. Available from McClelland & Stewart, 481 University Ave., Suite 900, Toronto ON, Canada M5G 2E9.

Dracula: Prince of Darkness ed. Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-531-0, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], $4.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Jim Warren) Original anthology of 15 horror stories featuring Dracula, with an introduction by Stefan Dziemianowicz.

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