The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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Forgotten Realms: The Nether Scroll Lynn Abbey (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1566-8, Sep 2000, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [Forgotten Realms: Lost Empires] Novelization based on the role-playing games, “Lost Empires” #4. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Out of Time Lynn Abbey (Ace 0-441-00751-1, Jul 2000, $5.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Phil Howe) [Emma Merrigan] Contemporary fantasy novel. A librarian accidentally awakens long-dormant powers within her.

Warhammer 40,000: First & Only Dan Abnett (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-671-78375-0, Mar 2000, $6.95, 272pp, pb, cover by Kenson Low) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts] Far-future novelization based on the role-playing game world, in the “Gaunt’s Ghosts” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd.

Warhammer 40,000: Ghostmaker Dan Abnett (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-671-78410-2, Sep 2000, $6.95, 287pp, pb, cover by Martin Hanford) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts] Far-future novelization based on the role-playing game world, second in the “Gaunt’s Ghosts” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. First US edition (Black Library UK 1999).

Warhammer: Hammers of Ulric Dan Abnett, Nik Vincent & James Wallis (Games Workshop/Black Library 0-671-78421-8, Oct 2000, $6.95, 320pp, pb, cover by Martin Hanford) [Warhammer: White Wolves] Far-future novelization based on the role-playing game world, in the “White Wolves” series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd. First US edition (Black Library UK 4/00).

World of Darkness: Giovanni Justin Achilli (White Wolf 1-56504-826-1, Apr 2000, $5.99, 267pp, tp, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness: Clan] Novelization of the “Clan”, based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The Plato Papers Peter Ackroyd (Doubleday 0-385-49768-7, Feb 2000, $21.95, 173pp, hc, cover by Timothy Hsu) Satiric SF novella, the observations of a 3700 AD Plato studying a past (partly our present) only sketchily understood. First US edition (Chatto & Windus 4/99).

The Hitchhiker’s Trilogy Douglas Adams (SFBC #03306, Jun 2000, $14.98, 839pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Hitchhiker] Reprint (Heinemann 1995 as The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts omnibus of the five novels in the series: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979), The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (1980), Life, the Universe and Everything (1982), So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (1984), and Mostly Harmless (1992).

The Cuckoo Tree Joan Aiken (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-07023-0, Oct 2000, $5.95, 289pp, tp, cover by Edward Gorey) [Alternate England; James III] Reprint (Cape 1971) young-adult alternate-history novel, fifth in the “Wolves” series. A hardcover edition (-07024-9, $15.00) was announced but not seen.

Dangerous Games Joan Aiken (Delacorte 0-440-41593-4, Jul 2000, $4.99, 251pp, tp, cover by Christer Eriksson) [Alternate England; James III] Reprint (Delacorte 1999) young-adult alternate-history fantasy novel of Dido Twite, the ninth book in the “Wolves Chronicles”.

The Stolen Lake Joan Aiken (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-07020-6, Oct 2000, $16.00, 314pp, tp, cover by Edward Gorey) [Alternate England; James III] Reprint (Cape 1981) young-adult alternate-history novel in the “Wolves” series. A trade paperback edition (-07021-4, $5.95) was announced but not seen.

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Joan Aiken (Delacorte 0-385-32790-0, Nov 2000, $16.95, 181pp, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) [Alternate England; James III] Reprint (Cape 1962) YA alternate-history novel, first in the “Wolves” series. Illustrated by Pat Marriott and Patricia Eleanor Howard.

The Monster Garden Vivien Alcock (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-00337-1, Apr 2000, $4.95, 164pp, pb, cover by Barbara McClintock) Reprint (Methuen 1988) young-adult SF novel of genetic engineering.

White Mars, or, The Mind Set Free Brian W. Aldiss & Roger Penrose (St. Martin’s 0-312-25473-3, Apr 2000, $23.95, 323pp, hc) Utopian SF novel of a new Martian colony cut off from communication from Earth. First US edition (Little, Brown UK 11/99).

The Return Buzz Aldrin & John Barnes (Tor 0-312-87424-3, May 2000, $25.95, 301pp, hc) Thriller of a space shuttle PR disaster, and nuclear war between India and Pakistan that threatens the International Space Station.

Charmed: Kiss of Darkness Brandon Alexander (Pocket Pulse 0-671-04163-0, Feb 2000, $4.99, 182pp, pb) [Charmed] Young-adult novelization, the second based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man Lloyd Alexander (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130704-8, Mar 2000, $4.99, 107pp, tp, cover by Mark Hess) Reprint (Dutton 1973) young-adult fantasy novel.

The El Dorado Adventure Lloyd Alexander (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130463-4, Dec 2000, $5.99, 164pp, tp, cover by Stan Watts) [Vesper Holly] Reprint (Dutton 1987) young-adult Graustarkian/alternate world adventure, the second in the “Vesper Holly” series.

How the Cat Swallowed Thunder Lloyd Alexander (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-46449-2, Aug 2000, $16.99, 40pp, hc, cover by Judith Byron Schachner) Children’s picture book telling why cats purr. Illustrated by Judith Byron Schachner.

The Illyrian Adventure Lloyd Alexander (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130313-1, Dec 2000, $5.99, 132pp, tp, cover by Stan Watts) [Vesper Holly] Reprint (Dutton 1986) young-adult Graustarkian/alternate world adventure, the first in the “Vesper Holly” series.

The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian Lloyd Alexander (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130816-8, Jul 2000, $4.99, 204pp, pb, cover by C. F. Payne) Reprint (Dutton 1970) young-adult fantasy about a violinist’s adventures, winner of the National Book Award.

Defacing the Moon Mike Allen (DNA Publications, Jun 2000, $3.50, 38pp, ph, cover by Mike Allen) Chapbook collection of 28 poems, four original, with illustrations by the author. Order from DNA Publications, PO Box 2988, Radford VA 24143-2988.

The Depths of Time Roger MacBride Allen (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37811-2, Mar 2000, $13.95, 426pp, tp) [Chronicles of Solace] SF novel. The Chronologic Patrol guards timeshaft wormholes to prevent time paradoxes.

Skellig David Almond (Random House/Dell Yearling 0-440-41602-7, Sep 2000, $4.99, 182pp, pb, cover by Kamil Vojnar) Reprint (Hodder Signature 1998) young-adult fantasy novel, winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award for Children’s Literature.

The Touch ed. Steven-Elliot Altman & Patrick Merla (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-0715-6, Oct 2000, $14.00, 347pp, tp) Original anthology of 23 stories about a fictitious epidemic of sense-deprivation spread by touch. Created by Altman and edited by Merla as a benefit project for charities HEAL (Health Education AIDS Liaison) and F.A.C.T. (Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy). Authors include Tananarive Due, Kit Reed, William F. Nolan, and Sean Stewart. Introduction by Katherine Dunn. There are two illustrations by Edward Gorey.

The Merciful Women Federico Andahazi (Grove 0-8021-1674-4, Oct 2000, $22.00, 188pp, hc) Dark fantasy novel. A mysterious benefactor offers Doctor Polidori a riveting vampire story to share with Byron and the Shelleys. Translated by Alberto Manguel from the Spanish (1998 as Las Piedosas). First US edition (Doubleday UK 2000).

Going Through the Gate Janet S. Anderson (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130698-X, Mar 2000, $4.99, 134pp, tp, cover by Elizabeth Sayles) Reprint (Dutton 1997) young-adult fantasy novel.

Titan A.E.: Akima’s Story Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Ace 0-441-00738-4, May 2000, $5.99, 181pp, pb) [Titan A.E.] Novelization based on the film. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Titan A.E.: Cale’s Story Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Ace 0-441-00737-6, May 2000, $5.99, 181pp, pb) [Titan A.E.] Novelization based on the movie. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Genesis Poul Anderson (Tor 0-312-86707-7, Feb 2000, $23.95, 253pp, hc) SF novel. An astronaut uploaded into a computer to explore space returns to Earth a billion years later.

Genesis Poul Anderson (SFBC #06091, Mar 2000, $11.98, 253pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Tor 2000) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Imperial Stars Poul Anderson (SFBC #07415, Jun 2000, $14.98, 487pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Dominic Flandry] Omnibus of three SF novels in the “Flandry” series: Ensign Flandry (1966), The Rebel Worlds (1969), and A Circus of Hells (1970). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1013-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Operation Luna Poul Anderson (Tor 0-812-58027-3, Sep 2000, $6.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Steven Matuchek; Ginny Greylock] Reprint (Tor 1999) fantasy novel, sequel to Operation Chaos.

Virgin Planet and Star Ways Poul Anderson (Baen 0-671-31944-2, Sep 2000, $6.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Clyde Caldwell) Omnibus of two SF novels: Virgin Planet (1959) and Star Ways (1956).

Hokas Pokas! Poul Anderson & Gordon R. Dickson (Baen 0-671-57858-8, Feb 2000, $6.99, 278pp, pb, cover by Michael Whelan) [Hokas] Collection of two stories and the novel Star Prince Charlie (Putnam 1975) in the humorous SF series about literal-minded alien teddy bears. The stories and prologue were previously collected as part of Hoka! (Wallaby 1983).

Warrior Witch of Hel C. Dean Andersson (Hawk Publishing 0-9673131-9-8, Jul 2000, $14.95, 218pp, tp, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Bloodsong] Reprint (Warner 1985 as by Asa Drake) fantasy novel, first in the “Bloodsong” series. This appears to be a print-on-demand book, available online at www.hawkpub.com, or from Hawk Publishing, 6420 S. Richmond Ave, Tulsa OK 74136-1619; 877-429-5782.

Eye of the Storm V. C. Andrews(R) (Pocket 0-671-03983-0, Sep 2000, $7.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Hudson] Associational gothic horror novel, third in a new series. A hardcover edition (-03982-2, $24.95) is also available. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.

Lightning Strikes V. C. Andrews(R) (Pocket 0-671-00769-6, Jul 2000, $7.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Hudson] Associational gothic horror novel, second in the “Rain” series. Rain disguises herself as a servant to learn more about her family. A hardcover edition (-00768-8, $24.95) was announced but not seen. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.

Orphans V. C. Andrews(R) (Pocket 0-7434-0361-4, Aug 2000, $7.99, 659pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Orphans] Associational omnibus of the first four gothic horror novels in the “Orphans” series, all 1998: Butterfly, Crystal, Brooke, and Raven. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership. First US edition (Pocket UK 6/00).

Rain V. C. Andrews(R) (Pocket 0-671-00767-X, Mar 2000, $7.99, 440pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Hudson] Associational gothic horror novel, first in a new series. A hardcover edition (-00764-5, $24.00) was announced but not seen. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: How I Survived My Summer Vacation, Vol. 1 ed. Anon. (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-0040-2, Aug 2000, $5.99, 273pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Anthology of six stories based on the TV show, by Nancy Holder, Yvonne Navarro, Michelle West, Cameron Dokey, and Paul Ruditis. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Forgotten Realms: The Halls of Stormweather ed. Anon. (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1560-9, Jul 2000, $7.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Terese Nielsen) [Forgotten Realms: Sembia] Fantasy original anthology/novelization, a novel in seven parts by different authors, the first in the “Sembia” sub-series based on the fantasy role-playing game. Authors are Richard Lee Byers, Clayton Emery, Ed Greenwood, Dave Gross, Paul Kemp, Lisa Smedman, and Voronica Whitney-Robinson. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Star Trek: The Captain’s Table, Books One-Six ed. Anon. (Pocket 0-671-04052-9, Mar 2000, $16.95, 1143pp, tp) [Captain’s Table] Omnibus of six Star Trek: The Captain’s Table novelizations, all published 1998: War Dragons by L.A. Graf, Dujonian’s Hoard by Michael Jan Friedman, The Mist by Dean Wesley Smith & Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Fire Ship by Diane Carey, Once Burned by Peter David, and Where Sea Meets Sky by Jerry Oltion. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Whispered from the Grave ed. Anon. (Design Image Group 1-891946-07-2, Apr 2000, $15.95, 253pp, tp) Original anthology of 14 ghost stories, one a reprint. Authors include P.D. Cacek, Edo van Belkom, and Barry Hoffman. This is dated 1999, but did not appear until now. Order from Design Image Group, 231 South Frontage Road, Suite 17, Burr Ridge IL 60521; 800-563-5455; www.designimagegroup.com

The Last Rune, Book Two: The Keep of Fire Mark Anthony (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57932-0, Dec 2000, $6.99, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Last Rune] Reprint (Earthlight 1999) fantasy novel, book two in the “Last Rune” series.

Flanders Patricia Anthony (Berkley 0-425-17293-7, Apr 2000, $13.95, 354pp, tp, cover by Diane Fenster) Reprint (Ace 1998) historical quasi-fantasy of WWI.

The Dastard Piers Anthony (Tor 0-312-86900-2, Oct 2000, $24.95, 303pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Humorous fantasy novel, 24th in the “Xanth” series.

Heaven Cent Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-57498-2, May 2000, $6.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Avon 1988) fantasy novel, “Xanth” #11.

Man from Mundania Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-57497-4, Dec 2000, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Avon 1989) humorous fantasy novel, 12th in the “Xanth” series.

Vale of the Vole Piers Anthony (Tor 0-812-57496-6, Mar 2000, $6.99, 291pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Avon 1987) humorous fantasy novel, tenth in the “Xanth” series.

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