The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001

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Magic Terror: Seven Tales Peter Straub (Ballantine/Fawcett 0-449-00688-3, Sep 2001, $7.99, 370pp, pb) Reprint (Random House 2000) collection of seven stories.

The Specter from the Magician’s Museum Brad Strickland (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-038652-1, Mar 2001, $5.99, 149pp, tp, cover by Brett Helquist) [Lewis Barnavelt] Reprint (Dial 1998) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Lewis Barnavelt” series created by John Bellairs. Copyrighted by the Estate of John Bellairs.

The Tower at the End of the World Brad Strickland (Penguin/Dial 0-8037-2620-1, Sep 2001, $16.99, 146pp, hc, cover by S. D. Schindler) [Lewis Barnavelt] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The House with the Clock in Its Walls, in the “Lewis Barnavelt” series created by John Bellairs. Copyrighted by The Estate of John Bellairs.

The Wrath of the Grinning Ghost Brad Strickland (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-131103-7, Mar 2001, $5.99, 166pp, tp, cover by Paul O. Zelinsky) [Johnny Dixon] Reprint (Dial 1999) young-adult fantasy novel in the “Johnny Dixon” series created by John Bellairs. Copyrighted by the Estate of John Bellairs.

The Hunger Whitley Strieber (Pocket 0-7434-3102-2, Jun 2001, $6.99, 357pp, pb) [Hunger] Reissue (Morrow 1981) vampire novel. This has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.

The Hunger Whitley Strieber (SFBC #39544, Sep 2001, $10.98, 357pp, hc, cover by John Vairo, Jr.) [Hunger] Reissue (Morrow 1981) vampire novel. This has ISBN 0-7394-1997-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Last Vampire Whitley Strieber (Pocket 0-7434-1720-8, Aug 2001, $24.95, 303pp, hc, cover by Tom Hallman) [Hunger] Vampire novel, sequel to The Hunger. An Interpol agent obsessed with exterminating vampires stalks Miriam Blaylock.

The Last Vampire Whitley Strieber (SFBC #38657, Sep 2001, $12.50, 303pp, hc, cover by Tom Hallman) [Hunger] Reprint (Pocket 2001) vampire novel, sequel to The Hunger. This is similar to the Pocket edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Children’s War J. N. Stroyar (Pocket 0-7434-0739-3, Jun 2001, $29.95, 1157pp, hc) Alternate-world thriller set in a contemporary world in which Europe is ruled by Nazis. A first novel.

Legend of the Five Rings: The Lion Stephen D. Sullivan (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1904-3, Nov 2001, $6.99, 282pp, pb, cover by r. k. post) [Clan War] Novelization based on the card game, “The Clan War” #7. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Legend of the Five Rings: The Phoenix Stephen D. Sullivan (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1798-9, Mar 2001, $6.99, 275pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Legend of the Five Rings: Clan War] Novelization based on the card game, “The Clan War” #4. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Dragons of the Cuyahoga S. Andrew Swann (DAW 0-7564-0009-0, Oct 2001, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Kline Maxwell] Contemporary fantasy novel. Cleveland has a magical portal that messes up electronics and lets in magical creatures. Swann also writes as S.A. Swiniarski.

Being Gardner Dozois Michael Swanwick (Old Earth Books 1-882968-19-0, Aug 2001, $25.00, 248pp, hc, cover by Omar Rayyan) Non-fiction, an in-depth interview with Dozois conducted by Michael Swanwick. A bibliography of first publications is included. Order from Old Earth Books, PO Box 19951, Baltimore MD 21211-0951. [Gardner R. Dozois]

Gravity’s Angels Michael Swanwick (North Atlantic/Frog/Tachyon Publications 1-58394-029-4, Mar 2001, $16.95, 350pp, tp, cover by Michael Dashow) Reprint (Arkham House 1991) collection of 13 stories, co-published by Frog and Tachyon. Available from North Atlantic Books, PO Box 12327, Berkeley CA 94712; 800-337-2665; website: [www.northatlanticbooks.com].

Stations of the Tide Michael Swanwick (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-81761-6, Mar 2001, $6.50, 252pp, pb) Reprint (Morrow 1991) Nebula award-winning SF novel. This indicates second printing.

Tales of Old Earth Michael Swanwick (North Atlantic/Frog/Tachyon Publications 1-58394-056-1, Aug 2001, $16.95, 277pp, tp, cover by Michael Dashow) Reprint (North Atlantic/Frog/Tachyon 2000) collection of 19 stories, one original. Foreword by Bruce Sterling. A co-publishing venture of North Atlantic/Frog and editor Jacob Weisman’s Tachyon Publications. Order from North Atlantic Books, PO Box 12327, Berkeley CA 94712.

Between Literature and Science: Poe, Lem, and Explorations in Aesthetics, Cognitive Science, and Literary Knowledge Peter Swirski (McGill-Queens University Press 0-7735-2078-3, Apr 2001, $24.95, 183pp, tp) Reprint (McGill-Queen 2000, not seen) non-fiction, a critical examination and comparison of the two authors’ works, and the connections between science and literature. Order from McGill-Queen’s University Press, 3430 McTavish St., Montreal Quebec Canada H3A 1X9. [Edgar Allan Poe; Stanislaw Lem]

Erotic Fairy Tales: A Romp through the Classics Mitzi Szereto (Cleis Press 1-57344-124-4, Jan 2001, $14.95, 316 + xii, tp) Original collection of 15 fairy tales retold with erotic elements. The author provides introductions to the stories discussing the original stories and modifications. The author also writes as M.S. Valentine.

The Velderet: A CyberSex S/M Serial Cecilia Tan (Circlet Press 1-885865-27-9, Jun 2001, $14.95, 183pp, tp, cover by Lorie Josephsen) Erotic SF novel. Members of a utopian society seek outlets for their sexual domination fantasies. The first six chapters appeared as a serial in the magazine Taste of Latex, which folded before the serial could be completed. Order from Circlet Press, 1770 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 278, Cambridge MA 02140; 617-864-0492; email: [circlet-info@circlet.com]; website: [www.circlet.com]; add $3.50 postage.

Sextopia ed. Cecilia Tan (Circlet Press 1-885865-31-7, Jun 2001, $14.95, 181pp, tp, cover by H. Samarel) Original anthology of 11 erotic SF stories. Authors include Catherine Asaro, Suzy McKee Charnas, and A.R. Morlan. Order from Circlet Press, 1770 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 278, Cambridge MA 02140; 617-864-0492; [circlet-info@circlet.com]; [www.circlet.com]; add $3.50 postage.

The Red Tree Shaun Tan (Lothian 0-7344-0172-8, Jul 2001, A$24.95, unpaginated, hc, cover by Shaun Tan) Picture book, illustrated by the author. A depressing day is relieved by a special tree. Available from Lothian Books, 11 Munro Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207 Australia; [www.lothian.com.au].

Daughter of Lir Judith Tarr (Tor/Forge 0-312-87616-5, Jun 2001, $27.95, 415pp, hc, cover by Franz Marc) [Epona] Historical novel with fantasy elements, second in the “Epona” trilogy.

Pride of Kings Judith Tarr (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45847-8, Sep 2001, $14.95, 451pp, tp, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Richard Coeur de Lion] Alternate-history fantasy novel, first of two about Richard Coeur de Lion.

Pride of Kings Judith Tarr (SFBC #01113, Oct 2001, $12.99, 451pp, hc, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Richard Coeur de Lion] Reprint (Roc 2001) alternate-history fantasy novel, first of two about Richard Coeur de Lion. This has ISBN 0-7394-2162-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Shepherd Kings Judith Tarr (Tor/Forge 0-312-87422-7, Dec 2001, $18.95, 523pp, tp) [Epona] Reprint (Forge 1999) historical novel with fantasy elements, sequel to White Mare’s Daughter.

White Mare’s Daughter Judith Tarr (Tor/Forge 0-312-87556-8, Jun 2001, $15.95, 494pp, tp, cover by Peter Paul Rubens) [Epona] Reprint (Forge 1998) historical novel with fantasy elements, first book in the “Epona” trilogy.

The Final Trick of Funnyman and Other Stories Bruce Taylor (Fairwood Press 1-890464-00-7, Oct 2001, $16.99, 184pp, tp, cover by Carl Sloan) Reprint (The Ministry of Whimsy Press 1996) collection of 30 stories. Order from Fairwood Press, 5203 Quincy Ave SE, Auburn WA 98092; add $1.00 postage.

Shirker Chad Taylor (Walker 0-8027-3350-6, Nov 2000, $23.95, 232pp, hc) Surreal noir mystery novel with fantastic elements. A futures broker stumbles on a murder somehow linked to the story of a man from 1875 who “leaped” through time. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. First US edition (Canongate Crime 2000).

The Vampire Vivienne Karen Taylor (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1206-4, Sep 2001, $5.99, 300pp, pb) [Vampire Legacy] Vampire detective novel, fifth in the “Vampire Legacy” series featuring vampires Diedre Griffin and her ex-detective husband.

Nailed Lucy Taylor (Penguin/Signet 0-451-40990-6, Jul 2001, $5.99, 341pp, pb) Associational suspense novel.

The Serpent Slayer and Other Stories of Strong Women Katrin Tchana (Little, Brown 0-316-38701-0, Sep 2000, $21.95, 113pp, tp, cover by Trina Schart Hyman) Young-adult collection of 18 stories retold by Tchana, with illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now.

Zuralia Dreaming Alfred Tella (Creative Arts Book Company 0-88739-378-0, Aug 2001, $14.95, 237pp, tp, cover by Hannah M. G. Shpero) Fantasy novel. A young man dreams of an idyllic world to which he is transported to fight against the evil mistress of nightmare worlds. Order from Creative Arts Book Company, 833 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94710; 800-848-7789; [www.creativeartsbooks.com].

Pioneer Melanie Tem (Wormhole Books 0-9709657-0-2, Jun 2001, $13.00, 26pp, ph, cover by Joanna Erbach) SF story in chapbook form. Introduction by Nancy Holder. This is a signed, limited edition of 750, with 250 copies reserved for boxed gift sets; a lettered edition of 52 is also available. Order online for $12.00 (postpaid) at [www.wormholebooks.com], or order from Wormhole Books, 7719 Stonewall Run, Fort Wayne IN 46825; email: [info@wormholebooks.com]

City Fishing Steve Rasnic Tem (Silver Salamander Press, Mar 2000, $15.00, 340pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) Collection of 38 stories, four original. This is dated 2000 but not seen until now. This is a signed, limited edition of 500. A limited hardcover edition of 300 ($40.00) was announced but not seen. Order from Silver Salamander, 4128 Woodland Park Ave N, Seattle WA 98103.

In These Final Days of Sales Steve Rasnic Tem (Wormhole Books 0-9709657-8-8, Nov 2001, $13.00, 34pp, ph, cover by Joyce Abramson) Chapbook dark fantasy short story, with an afterword by Tem. This is a signed, limited edition of 750, with 250 copies reserved for boxed gift sets; a hardcover edition of 200 and a lettered edition of 52 are also available. Order online for $13.00 (postpaid) at [www.wormholebooks.com], or order from Wormhole Books, 7719 Stonewall Run, Fort Wayne IN 46825; email: [info@wormholebooks.com].

Here Comes Civilization William Tenn (NESFA Press 1-886778-28-0, Sep 2001, $29.00, 545pp, hc, cover by Rolf Mohr) Collection of 25 stories, an essay, and the novel Of Men and Monsters, with afterwords to each story by Tenn. Volume Two of two in The Complete Science Fiction of William Tenn. Introduction by Robert Silverberg. Afterword by George Zebrowski. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfapress.com].

Immodest Proposals: The Complete Science Fiction of William Tenn, Volume One William Tenn (NESFA Press 1-886778-19-1, Feb 2001, $29.00, 618pp, hc, cover by H. R. Van Dongen) Collection of 33 stories, the first of two volumes. Introduction by Connie Willis; Philip Klass (Tenn) provides afterwords to each story, describing how they came to be written. Available from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfa.org/press]; add $2.50 postage.

The Other Ones Jean Thesman (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-131246-7, Jul 2001, $5.99, 181pp, tp, cover by Kamil Vojnar) Reprint (Viking 1999) young-adult contemporary fantasy novel about a 15-year-old witch having trouble accepting her powers.

Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora ed. Sheree R. Thomas (Warner Aspect 0-446-67724-8, Jul 2001, $12.95, 427pp, tp, cover by Franco Accornero) Reprint (Warner Aspect 2000) anthology of 29 stories and five essays by authors of African descent.

Night Blood James M. Thompson (Kensington/Pinnacle 0-7860-1382-6, Jul 2001, $5.99, 395pp, pb) [Night Blood] Vampire novel. A vampire infected with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease becomes a doctor to find a cure — but doesn’t stop killing.

The Beguilers Kate Thompson (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-46806-4, Oct 2001, $16.99, 183pp, hc, cover by Richard Jones) Young-adult fantasy. Rilka wants to capture one of the beguilers who lure away all who go outside after dark. First US edition (The Bodley Head; Red Fox 3/01).

DragonLance: Brother of the Dragon Paul B. Thompson & Tonya C. Cook (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1873-X, Aug 2001, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Corey Wolfe) [DragonLance: Barbarians] Novelization based on the fantasy role-playing game, second in “The Barbarians” sub-series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

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