The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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The Passionate Ghost Sheila Rosalynd Allen (Jove 0-515-11165-1, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $3.99, 200pp, pb) [Lovers of Steadford Abbey] Reprint (Walker 1991) fantasy Regency romance about a ghost who helps young lovers, fourth book of “The Lovers of Steadford Abbey”.

Galatea in 2-D Aaron Allston (Baen 0-671-72182-8, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.99, 257pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) Fantasy novel of a commercial artist whose painting comes to life and involves him in a magical battle.

Time Storm Rosalyn Alsobrook (Zebra/Pinnacle 1-55817-728-0, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $4.99, 475pp, pb) Time-travel romance. JoAnn is swept back to the year of the Johnstown Flood where she finds passion and tragedy.

The War of the Saints Jorge Amado (Bantam 0-553-09537-4, Dec ’93, $22.95, 357pp, hc, cover by Bascove) Magical realism novel with fantasy elements.

The Alteration Kingsley Amis (Easton Press, Apr ’93, no price, 210pp, hc) Reprint (Jonathan Cape 1976) literary sf novel, with an introduction by Brian Aldiss and artwork by Debbie Hughes. This special leatherbound gilt-edge edition is part of the “Masterpieces of Science Fiction” series and is available by subscription only.

Lost Magic Berthe Amoss (Hyperion 1-56282-573-9, Sep ’93, $14.95, 184pp, hc, cover by Diane Stanley) Young-adult fantasy novel of a young girl who must rescue her lord’s daughter from the evil fairies who have kidnapped her.

Assemblers of Infinity Kevin J. Anderson & Doug Beason (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29921-2, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 355pp, pb, cover by Pamela Lee) Sf novel of a lunar colony endangered by contact with sentient alien machines. This is longer than the Analog version.

Assemblers of Infinity Kevin J. Anderson & Doug Beason (SFBC #00745, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $7.98, 278pp, hc, cover by Pamela Lee) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1993) sf novel of a lunar colony endangered by contact with sentient alien machines. First hardcover edition. This edition lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Alight in the Void Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-53436-0, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.50, 242pp, pb, cover by Paul Chadwick) Reissue (Tor 1991) collection of five stories and a poem; second printing.

The Byworlder Poul Anderson (Baen 0-671-72178-X, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $3.99, 209pp, pb, cover by Larry Schwinger) Reprint (NAL 1971) sf novel.

The Dancer from Atlantis Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-52310-5, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $3.99, 213pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Meyers) Reprint (SFBC 1971) sf novel.

Harvest of Stars Poul Anderson (Tor 0-312-85277-0, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $22.95, 395pp, hc, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars] Sf novel which moves from an oppressive Earth to a near-space civilization, to the stars. Recommended (CNB).

A Knight of Ghosts and Shadows Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-52225-7, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 247pp, pb, cover by Roger Loveless) [Dominic Flandry] Reprint (SFBC 1974) sf novel in the “Flandry” series.

The People of the Wind Poul Anderson (Baen 0-671-72164-X, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.99, 225pp, pb, cover by Larry Schwinger) Reprint (Signet 1973) sf novel.

The Shield of Time Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-51000-3, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.99, 436pp, pb, cover by Vincent DiFate) [Time Patrol] Reissue (Tor 1990) collection of three novellas plus connecting material set in the “Time Patrol” universe; second printing.

There Will Be Time Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-52308-3, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.99, 215pp, pb, cover by Duane Meyers) Reprint (SFBC 1972) time-travel sf novel.

Three Hearts and Three Lions Poul Anderson (Baen 0-671-72186-0, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $4.99, 238pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reprint (Doubleday 1961) classic humorous fantasy novel.

I Am Dracula C. Dean Andersson (Zebra 0-8217-4327-9, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.50, 350pp, pb) [Dracula] Vampire horror novel; an autobiography of Dracula.

Darkest Hour V. C. Andrews™ (Pocket 0-671-75932-9, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $5.99, 394pp, pb, cover by Richard Newton) [Cutler Family] Fifth gothic horror thriller in the “Cutler Family” series. A hardcover edition was announced but not seen. The book was actually written by Andrew Neiderman, whose name appears nowhere on it.

Cafe Purgatorium ed. Anon. (Tor 0-812-51512-9, Mar ’93 [Feb ’93], $3.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Jill Bauman) Reprint (Tor 1991) original anthology of three horror novellas by Charles de Lint, Ray Garton, and Dana Anderson.

Dreamscape ed. Anon. (Harlequin 0-373-20095-1, Oct ’93 [Dec ’93], $5.50, 649pp, pb) A “By Request” omnibus of fantasy/reincarnation/ghost romances, Ghost of a Chance by Jayne Ann Krentz (Harlequin 1984), Bewitching Hour by Anne Stuart, and Remember Me by Bobby Hutchinson (Harlequin 1989).

Moonlight, Madness, & Magic ed. Anon. (Doubleday Loveswept 0-385-46832-6, May ’93, $15.00, 331pp, hc, cover by Gabriel Molano) Original anthology of three connected romantic dark fantasy stories concerning members of the cursed Nightingale family.

Moonlight, Madness, & Magic ed. Anon. (Bantam Fanfare 0-553-56052-2, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $5.50, 348pp, pb, cover by Steve Assel) Reprint (Doubleday Loveswept 1993) original anthology of three connected romantic dark fantasy stories concerning members of the cursed Nightingale family.

Shadows ’93 ed. Anon. (Harlequin 0-373-48263-9, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.99, 375pp, pb) Original anthology of three dark romance novellas. Two, “Timeless” by Kathleen Korbel and “The Phantom of Chicago” by Lori Herter, are fantasy.

Spellbound Kisses ed. Anon. (Zebra 0-8217-4335-X, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $4.50, 349pp, pb) Original anthology of four dark fantasy/romance novellas involving ghosts, witchcraft, and possession.

System Shock #1 ed. Anon. (Tuscany Press, Oct ’93, $9.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Miles Teves) Graphic anthology of three horror story adaptations, apparently by the authors. “Metastasis” by Dan Simmons has art by Bruce Spaulding Fulller, “Film at Eleven” by John Skipp has art by David Urban, and “Special” by Richard Laymon has art by Tommy Lee Edwards. Available from Tuscany Press, 1146 North Central, Ste. 365, Glendale CA 91202.

Timeless Love ed. Anon. (Avon 0-380-76853-4, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 375pp, pb) Original anthology of four time-travel romance novellas, one with magic besides the time-travel.

Tolkien’s World ed. Anon. (HarperCollins 0-261-10276-1, Oct ’93, $25.00, 140pp, hc, cover by Alan Lee) Anthology of some 60 full-color illustrations inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The book itself seems to be the same as the 1992 HarperCollins UK edition and has the same ISBN, but a new jacket with the US price. First American edition (HarperCollins UK 1992).

The Tor SF Sampler ed. Anon. (Tor 0-812-53520-0, Jun ’93, no price, 54/60pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) Anthology of two novel excerpts from Tor’s 1993 Hugo and Nebula Award-nominated books, A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge and China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh. The Wayne Barlowe cover art for China Mountain Zhang is on the back cover. This is a promotional book offered free of charge in the bookstores.

Forgotten Realms: Crypt of the Shadowking Mark Anthony (TSR 1-56076-594-1, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.95, 312pp, tp, cover by Fred Fields) [Forgotten Realms: Harpers] Fantasy novelization based on the “Forgotten Realms” game, six book of “The Harpers” series.

Brother Termite Patricia Anthony (Harcourt Brace 0-15-114422-2, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $21.95, 250pp, hc, cover by Craig Stuart Rosenberg) Satirical sf novel of aliens in charge of the White House in a collapsing America. Recommended (SW).

Cold Allies Patricia Anthony (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 0-15-118503-4, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $21.95, 276pp, hc, cover by Craig Stuart Rosenberg) Sf novel of a near-future war interrupted by aliens. A first novel. Recommended (SW).

Cold Allies Patricia Anthony (SFBC #00954, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $9.98, 276pp, hc, cover by Craig Stuart Rosenberg) Reprint (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1993) sf novel of a near-future war interrupted by aliens. Similar to the HBJ edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Conscience of the Beagle Patricia Anthony (First Books 1-880448-31-9, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $40.00, 201pp, hc) Sf novel of an Earth cop sent to hunt down terrorists on another planet. This is a 400-copy signed numbered leatherbound limited edition. A 26-copy lettered edition (-32-7, $75.00) was announced but not seen. Available from First Books, PO Box 2449, Woburn MA 01888.

Conscience of the Beagle Patricia Anthony (First Books 1-880448-29-7, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $9.99, 201pp, tp, cover by Cortney Skinner) Reprint (First Books 1993) sf novel of an Earth cop sent to hunt down terrorists on another planet. Available from First Books, PO Box 2449, Woburn MA 01888.

Alien Plot Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-53072-1, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $4.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Erin McKee) Reprint (Tor 1992) collection of 18 stories.

Chaos Mode Piers Anthony (Ace/Putnam 0-399-13893-5, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $19.95, 300pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Mode] Sf novel, third book of the “Mode” series.

Demons Don’t Dream Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-85389-0, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $19.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Humorous fantasy novel, 16th book of the “Xanth” series, with full-color endpapers by Darrell K. Sweet.

Hard Sell Piers Anthony (Ace 0-441-31748-0, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 241pp, pb, cover by Romas) Reprint (Tafford 1990) humorous sf novel of an average 21st-century guy who gets himself mixed up in a shady Martian real estate deal.

Harpy Thyme Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-85390-4, Jan ’94 [Nov ’93], $21.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Humorous fantasy novel, 17th book of the “Xanth” series. With full-color endpapers by Darrell K. Sweet. First American edition (NEL 1993).

Isle of Woman Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-85564-8, Sep ’93 [Aug ’93], $23.95, 448pp, hc, cover by Eric Peterson) [Geodyssey] Fantasy novel covering 35 million years of human history seen through the eyes of a prehistoric couple born again and again. First book of a projected series.

Killobyte Piers Anthony (Ace 0-441-44425-3, Jan ’94 [Dec ’93], $5.50, 312pp, pb, cover by Denis Beauvais) Reprint (Ace/Putnam 1993) sf novel of a virtual reality fantasy adventure game that begins to intrude on the real world.

Letters to Jenny Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-85413-7, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $18.95, 288pp, hc, cover by Jael) Associational non-fiction, a collection of one year’s worth of letters from Anthony to a little girl, a Xanth fan, who was the victim of a drunk driver.

Pretender Piers Anthony & Frances Hall (Tor 0-812-52396-2, Feb ’93 [Jan ’93], $4.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Don Maitz) Reissue (Borgo Press 1979) sf novel; second printing.

If I Pay Thee Not in Gold Piers Anthony & Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-72175-5, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $20.00, 397pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Fantasy novel set in a magical matriarchy.

Mouvar’s Magic Piers Anthony & Robert E. Margroff (Tor 0-812-51982-5, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Kelvin of Rud] Reprint (Tor 1992) fantasy novel, fifth book in the “Kelvin of Rud” series.

Divina Trace Robert Antoni (Overlook 0-87951-485-X, Mar ’93, $13.95, 426pp, tp, cover by Michael Hornburg) Reprint (Overlook 1992) literary fantasy/magic realism novel.

Tom Swift and His Airship Victor Appleton (Applewood Books 1-55709-177-3, Dec ’92 [Aug ’93], $12.95, 216pp, hc) [Tom Swift] Reprint (Grosset & Dunlap 1910) young-adult adventure novel in the “Tom Swift” series. This is a facsimile edition. Available from Applewood Books, 18 North Road, Bedford MA 01730.

Tom Swift and His Motor Boat Victor Appleton (Applewood Books 1-55709-176-5, Dec ’92 [Aug ’93], $12.95, 212pp, hc) [Tom Swift] Reprint (Grosset & Dunlap 1910) young-adult adventure novel in the “Tom Swift” series. This is a facsimile edition. Available from Applewood Books, 18 North Road, Bedford MA 01730.

Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle Victor Appleton (Applewood Books 1-55709-175-7, Dec ’92 [Aug ’93], $12.95, 206pp, hc) [Tom Swift] Reprint (Grosset & Dunlap 1910) young-adult adventure novel in the “Tom Swift” series. This is a facsimile edition. Available from Applewood Books, 18 North Road, Bedford MA 01730.

Ring of Swords Eleanor Arnason (Tor 0-312-85518-4, Aug ’93 [Jul ’93], $21.95, 382pp, hc, cover by Roger Loveless) [Hwarhath] Sf novel of the intrigue surrounding a conference between humans and the first warlike spacefaring alien race that man has encountered.

Ring of Swords Eleanor Arnason (SFBC #01751, Oct ’93 [Sep ’93], $10.98, 382pp, hc, cover by Roger Loveless) [Hwarhath] Reprint (Tor 1993) sf novel. Similar to the Tor edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Full Spectrum 4 ed. Lou Aronica, Amy Stout & Betsy Mitchell (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37142-8, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $12.95, 485pp, tp) Original anthology of 20 sf stories.

The Star Trek Compendium Allan Asherman (Pocket 0-671-79612-7, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $13.00, 182pp, tp) [Star Trek] Reprint (Wallaby 1981) Star Trek reference book. This is the latest updated edition. It covers the original shows and the movies only. Each revision (1983, 1986, 1989) adds several pages of material on the newest movie.

The Currents of Space Isaac Asimov (SFBC #00097, Feb ’93, $5.98, 197pp, hc, cover by Ed Valigursky) [Trantorian Empire] Reissue (Doubleday 1952) sf novel. This edition has no price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Forward the Foundation Isaac Asimov (Doubleday Foundation 0-385-24793-1, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $23.50, 415pp, hc, cover by Bob Larkin) [Foundation] Collection of four novellas plus an epilogue, part of the “Foundation” series focusing on the later life of psychohistorian Hari Seldon.

Forward the Foundation Isaac Asimov (SFBC #05813, Jul ’93 [Jun ’93], $11.98, 415pp, hc, cover by Bob Larkin) [Foundation] Reprint (Doubleday Foundation 1993) collection of four novellas plus an epilogue, part of the “Foundation” series focusing on the later life of psychohistorian Hari Seldon. Similar to the Doubleday Foundation edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Foundation and Earth Isaac Asimov (SFBC #05542, Jan ’93, $8.98, 356pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Foundation] Reprint (Doubleday 1986) sf novel, fifth book of the “Foundation” series. Similar to the Doubleday edition except it lacks an ISBN and price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Lucky Starr #1: David Starr, Space Ranger/Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29166-1, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $4.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Romas) [David “Lucky” Starr] Reprint (NEL 1972 as An Isaac Asimov Double) omnibus of the first two young-adult sf novels in the “Lucky Starr” series, David Starr, Space Ranger (Doubleday 1952 as by Paul French) and Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids (Doubleday 1953 as by Paul French). The first American omnibus, The Adventures of Lucky Starr (SFBC 1985), contained the first three novels in the series. This edition also has the 1978 preface.

Lucky Starr Book 2: Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus/Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56254-1, May ’93 [Apr ’93], $4.99, 307pp, pb, cover by Romas) [David “Lucky” Starr] Omnibus of the third and fourth young-adult sf novels in the “Lucky Starr” series, Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus (Doubleday 1954 as by Paul French) and Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury (Doubleday 1956 as by Paul French). With 1978 prefaces by the author. First American edition (NEL 1973).

Lucky Starr Book 3: Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter/Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn Isaac Asimov (Bantam Spectra 0-553-29682-5, Jun ’93 [May ’93], $4.99, 306pp, pb, cover by Romas) [David “Lucky” Starr] Omnibus of the fifth and sixth young-adult sf novels in the “Lucky Starr” series, Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter (Doubleday 1957 as by Paul French) and Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn (Doubleday 1958 as by Paul French). With 1978 prefaces by the author. First American edition (NEL 1973).

Our Angry Earth Isaac Asimov & Frederik Pohl (Tor 0-812-52096-3, Apr ’93 [Mar ’93], $5.99, 429pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1991) associational non-fiction; Asimov and Pohl’s plan to save the Earth. With a new 30-page afterword/update by Pohl.

The Positronic Man Isaac Asimov & Robert Silverberg (Doubleday Foundation 0-385-26342-2, Nov ’93 [Oct ’93], $22.50, 259pp, hc, cover by Joann Daley) Sf novel based on Asimov’s story “The Bicentennial Man”. First American edition (Gollancz 1992).

The Positronic Man Isaac Asimov & Robert Silverberg (SFBC #02037, Dec ’93 [Nov ’93], $7.98, 204pp, hc, cover by Joann Daley) Reprint (Gollancz 1992) sf novel based on Asimov’s story “The Bicentennial Man”. Similar to the 1993 Doubleday Foundation edition except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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