The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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All Tomorrow’s Parties William Gibson (Berkley 0-425-19044-7, Feb 2003, $7.50, 341pp, pb) [Virtual Light] Reprint (Putnam 1999) SF novel, a sequel to Virtual Light and Idoru.

Burning Chrome William Gibson (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-053982-8, Jul 2003, $13.95, 204pp, tp) Reprint (Arbor House 1986) collection.

Burning Chrome William Gibson (Ace 0-441-08934-8, Oct 2003, $6.50, 191pp, pb, cover by Richard Berry) Reprint (Arbor House 1986) collection. 27th printing.

Idoru William Gibson (Berkley 0-425-19045-5, Jan 2003, $13.95, 308pp, tp, cover by Honi Werner) [Virtual Light] Reprint (Putnam 1996) SF novel set in 21st-century Tokyo.

Pattern Recognition William Gibson (Putnam 0-399-14986-4, Feb 2003, $25.95, 357pp, hc) Quasi-SF novel set in the present. A woman uncovers a disturbing secret when she tries to track down the maker of video clips on the Internet.

Pattern Recognition William Gibson (SFBC/BOMC 0-965-73903-1, Sep 2003, $10.99, 357pp, tp) Reprint (Putnam 2003) quasi-SF novel set in the present. This is a BOMC edition available through the SFBC.

The Map That Breathed Melanie Gideon (Holt 0-8050-7142-3, Oct 2003, $16.95, 244pp, hc, cover by Lin Wang) Young-adult fantasy novel. A map of another world leads two kids into adventure.

Magic’s Silken Snare ElizaBeth Gilligan (DAW 0-7564-0127-5, Apr 2003, $6.99, 556pp, pb, cover by David Bowers) [Silken Magic] Historical fantasy novel, first in the “Silken Magic” series. In an alternate Renaissance Italy, a gypsy duchesse talented in magic investigates her sister’s death at court. A first novel.

Kaleidoscope Dorothy Gilman (Ballantine 0-345-44821-9, Dec 2003, $6.99, 241pp, pb, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) Reprint (Ballantine 2002) psychic mystery featuring clairvoyant Madame Karitska.

Worlds That Weren’t ed. Laura Anne Gilman (Penguin/Roc 0-451-52898-0, Sep 2003, $14.00, 298pp, tp) Reprint (Roc 2002) original alternate history anthology, with novellas by Harry Turtledove, S.M. Stirling, Mary Gentle, and Walter Jon Williams. Gilman is not mentioned as editor.

T*witches #7: Kindred Spirits H. B. Gilmour & Randi Reisfeld (Scholastic 0-439-47219-9, Feb 2003, $4.50, 223pp, tp, cover by David Loew) [T*witches] Young-adult fantasy novel. Twin sisters with strange powers fight evil.

T*witches #8: The Witch Hunters H. B. Gilmour & Randi Reisfeld (Scholastic 0-439-49227-0, Jun 2003, $4.50, 145pp, tp, cover by David Loew) [T*witches] Young-adult fantasy novel. Twin sisters with strange powers fight evil.

T*witches #9: Split Decision H. B. Gilmour & Randi Reisfeld (Scholastic 0-439-49230-0, Sep 2003, $5.50, 233pp, tp, cover by David Loew) [T*witches] Young-adult fantasy novel. Twin teen witches fight evil. This “Special Edition” includes a separately paginated 35-page “Coventry Island Almanac”.

Gettysburg Newt Gingrich & William R. Forstchen (St. Martin’s 0-312-30935-X, Jun 2003, $24.95, 463pp, hc, cover by Don Troiani) [Gettysburg] Alternate history novel of the American Civil War, the first in a trilogy. A Thomas Dunne book.

Gettysburg Newt Gingrich & William R. Forstchen (SFBC #58220, Sep 2003, $12.99, 463pp, hc, cover by Don Troiani) [Gettysburg] Reprint (St. Martin’s 2003) alternate history novel, first in a trilogy.

Pure Dead Brilliant Debi Gliori (Random House/Knopf 0-375-81412-4, Sep 2003, $15.95, 262pp, hc, cover by Glin Dibley) [Strega-Borgia family] Young-adult humorous fantasy, third book in the series about the magical Strega-Borgia family. A group of student witches come to visit. First US edition (Doubleday UK 2003).

Pure Dead Wicked Debi Gliori (Random House/Dell Yearling 0-440-41936-0, Aug 2003, $4.99, 211pp, tp, cover by Glin Dibley) [Strega-Borgia family] Reprint (Doubleday UK 2002) YA fantasy with elements of SF, second book in a cyber-gothic trilogy.

The Cold Equations & Other Stories Tom Godwin (Baen 0-7434-3601-6, Apr 2003, $14.00, 432pp, tp, cover by Clyde Caldwell) Collection of eight stories and the novel The Survivors (1958). Preface and afterword by Barry Malzberg; another afterword by David Drake; story notes by editor Eric Flint.

None But Lucifer Horace L. Gold & L. Sprague de Camp (Gateways Retro Science Fiction 0-89556-128-X, Nov 2002, $19.95, 213pp, tp, cover by E. J. Gold) Fantasy novel originally published as a serial in Unknown in 1939. A man tries to outwit Lucifer during the Depression. Order from Gateways Books and Tapes, PO Box 370, Nevada City CA 95959; 800-869-0658; [www.gatewaysbooksandtapes.com].

Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming Christie Golden (Pocket 0-7434-6754-X, Jun 2003, $6.99, 262pp, pb) [Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming] Star Trek novelization, first in a series of two. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek Voyager: The Farther Shore Christie Golden (Pocket 0-7434-6755-8, Jul 2003, $6.99, 275pp, pb) [Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming] Star Trek novelization, sequel to Homecoming. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: The Last Roundup Christie Golden (SFBC #51996, Aug 2002, $12.99, 285pp, hc, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 2002) Star Trek novelization. This is similar to the Pocket edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek: The Last Roundup Christie Golden (Pocket 0-7434-4910-X, Jun 2003, $6.99, 326pp, pb, cover by Keith Birdsong) [Star Trek] Reprint (Pocket 2002) Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Lost Slayer Christopher Golden (Simon Pulse 0-7434-1226-5, Jan 2003, $6.99, 573pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Lost Slayer] Novelization originally published as a four-part serial (Pocket Pulse 2001). Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

The Gathering Dark Christopher Golden (Ace 0-441-01081-4, Jul 2003, $6.99, 373pp, pb, cover by John Blackford) [Shadow Saga] Vampire novel, fourth in “The Shadow Saga”.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer/Angel: Monster Island Christopher Golden & Thomas E. Sniegoski (Simon Pulse 0-689-85665-2, Mar 2003, $17.95, 435pp, hc) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer; Angel] Novelization based on the television shows. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Lord of the Flies William Golding (Penguin/Perigee 0-399-52920-9, Nov 2003, $22.95, 315pp, hc, cover by Ben Gibson) Reprint (Faber & Faber 1954) classic literary novel with SF elements. This is a 50th Anniversary edition, with new illustrations by Ben Gibson. This has the 1962 introduction by E.M. Forster, biographical and critical notes by E.L. Epstein, and selected highlights of critical analysis and reviews.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Witch Glitch Leslie Goldman (Simon Pulse 0-689-85578-8, Apr 2003, $4.99, 148pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 48th in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

The Princess Bride William Goldman (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41826-3, Jul 2003, $14.95, 429pp, tp, cover by Sergio Martinez) Reissue (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1973) humorous fantasy novel; this is a 30th-anniversary edition with a new introduction by the author; the text follows the 1998 Ballantine 25th-Anniversary edition. There is a four page reading group guide.

The Alchemist’s Door Lisa Goldstein (Tor 0-765-30151-2, Apr 2003, $14.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Gregory Manchess) Reprint (Tor 2002) historical fantasy novel.

Bloodscripts: Writing the Violent Subject Elana Gomel (Ohio State University Press 0-8142-5119-6, Oct 2003, $25.95, 232 + xlvii, tp) Non-fiction, a critical examination of the portrayal of violence in literature, from writings about true crimes and the Holocaust to genre mystery, horror, and fantasy. Part of “The Theory and Interpretation of Narrative Series”. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. A hardcover edition (-0949-1, $74.95) was announced but not seen. Ohio State University Press, 1070 Carmack Road, Columbus OH 43210-1002; 614-292-6824; [www.ohiostatepress.org]; [ohiostatepress@osu.edu].

Imagine a Night Rob Gonsalves & Sarah L. Thomson (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-85218-5, Jun 2003, $16.95, unpaginated, hc, cover by Rob Gonsalves) Picture book with text by Thomson inspired by the lyrically surreal paintings of Gonsalves. Copyrighted by Gonsalves and packager Byron Preiss Visual Publications.

Shapeshifter J. F. Gonzalez (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-59224-108-5, Sep 2003, $15.00, 215pp, tp, cover by Justin Walters) Horror novel. A werewolf with his curse barely under control is blackmailed into killing. Previously published as an e-book in 2000. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

Debt of Bones Terry Goodkind (SFBC #58857, Jul 2003, $9.99, 119pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Sword of Truth] Fantasy novel in “The Sword of Truth” series, somewhat revised from its appearance in the anthology Legends (1998). First US edition (Gollancz 2001); this is similar to the Gollancz edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Naked Empire Terry Goodkind (Tor 0-765-30522-4, Jul 2003, $29.95, 667pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Sword of Truth] Fantasy novel, eighth in “The Sword of Truth”. A signed, limited edition (-30733-2, $200.00) was announced but not seen.

Naked Empire Terry Goodkind (SFBC #58513, Aug 2003, $14.99, 667pp, hc, cover by Keith Parkinson) [Sword of Truth] Reprint (Tor 2003) fantasy novel, eighth in “The Sword of Truth”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Wizard’s First Rule Terry Goodkind (Tor 0-765-34652-4, Apr 2003, $2.99, 820pp, pb, cover by Keith Parkinson) Reissue (Millennium 1994) fantasy novel. This is a specially priced “introductory” edition; it has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.

Singing the Dogstar Blues Alison Goodman (Viking 0-670-03610-2, Apr 2003, $16.99, 263pp, hc, cover by John Picacio) Young-adult SF novel. A teen’s life is complicated by her time-traveling alien study partner. Winner of the 1998 Aurealis Award. First US edition (HarperCollins Australia 1998).

Light Music Kathleen Ann Goonan (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80351-8, Jul 2003, $7.99, 402pp, pb, cover by Gregory Bridges) [Nanotech Cycle] Reprint (Eos 2002) SF novel. Fourth in the “Nanotech Cycle” series.

Queen City Jazz Kathleen Ann Goonan (Tor/Orb 0-765-30751-0, Jun 2003, $14.95, 416pp, tp, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Nanotech Cycle] Reprint (Tor 1994) SF novel of a future made apocalyptic by nanotechnology.

The Willowdale Handcar Edward Gorey (Harcourt 0-15-101035-8, Sep 2003, $10.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by Edward Gorey) Reprint (Bobbs-Merrill 1962) humorous art book.

Kalpa Imperial Angélica Gorodischer; trans. by Ursula K. Le Guin (Small Beer Press 1-931520-05-4, Jul 2003, $16.00, 246pp, tp, cover by Rafal Olbinski) Literary fantasy novel of a great empire. Translated by Ursula K. Le Guin from the Spanish (Ediciones Minotauro Argentina 1983 in two volumes: La Casa del poder and El Imperio mas vasto).

Wildside Steven Gould (Tor Teen 0-765-34246-4, Nov 2003, $6.99, 328pp, tp, cover by Ravenwood) Reprint (Tor 1996) SF novel, packaged for teens. An 18-year-old controls a gateway to a rich, unpolluted world.

The Weaver and the Factory Maid Deborah Grabien (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-31422-1, Dec 2003, $22.95, 182pp, hc) [Haunted Ballad] Fantasy mystery, first in a series based on traditional folk ballads. A folk musician’s new cottage is haunted by the ghosts of murdered lovers.

Flight from Eden Kathryn A. Graham (Writer’s Collective, The 1-932133-45-3, Sep 2003, $13.95, 380pp, tp) [Eden] Reprint (iuniverse.com 2001) near-future SF novel, the first volume in the “Eden” series. Order from Kathryn A. Graham, PO Box 1280, Castroville TX 78009-1280; [investigator@safetynetassociates.com]; add $2.00 postage.

The Emerald Cavern Mitchell Graham (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-050675-X, Jan 2004, $7.99, 461pp, pb) [Fifth Ring] Fantasy novel, second in “The Fifth Ring” trilogy. Graham is a pen name for Mitchell Gross.

The Fifth Ring Mitchell Graham (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-050651-2, Feb 2003, $7.50, 516pp, pb) [Fifth Ring] Fantasy novel, first in a trilogy. A young man from a small village acquires a magic ring sought by a deadly foe. A first novel. Graham is a pen name for Mitchell Gross.

The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame (HarperFestival 0-06-053723-X, Oct 2003, $6.99, 249pp, tp, cover by Dave Kramer) [Wind in the Willows] Reprint (Methuen 1908) classic YA animal fantasy novel, packaged with a small charm on a necklace.

The Last Man Jean-Baptiste François Xavier Cousin de Grainville (University Press of New England/Wesleyan 0-8195-6608-X, Dec 2002, $17.95, 157 + xli, tp, cover by Gustave Doré) SF novel of the end of the world, in a new translation from the French (Deterville 1805 as Le Dernier Homme) by I.F. Clarke & M. Clarke; their preface discusses the inadequacies of the first (Dutton 1806 as by Anonymous) English translation. Introduction and critical material by I.F. Clarke. A hardcover edition (-6549-0, $45.00) was announced but not seen. Univ. Press of New England, 37 Lafayette St., Lebanon NH 03766-1466; 800-421-1561; [University.Press@Dartmouth.edu]; add $5.00 postage.

Come Closer Sara Gran (Soho 1-56947-328-5, Aug 2003, $20.00, 168pp, hc) Horror novel. Strange happenings make Amanda think she might be possessed.

Smallville: Curse Alan Grant (Warner Aspect 0-446-61361-4, Jan 2004, $5.99, 274pp, pb) [Smallville] Novelization based on the television series based on DC Comics’ Superman. Copyrighted by DC Comics

The Chesley Awards for Science Fiction and Fantasy Art: A Retrospective John Grant, Elizabeth Humphrey & Pamela D. Scoville (Sterling/Artists and Photographer’s Press 1-904332-10-2, Oct 2003, $45.00, 192pp, hc) Art book, with award-winning art arranged by year, with several selections provided for each year’s “Artistic Achievement” winners, and comments on their works by the artists. Foreword by Ron Miller. Introduction by Elizabeth Humphrey. This is an international edition published in the UK, and distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016-8810; [www.sterlingpub.com].

Strange Pleasures 2 ed. John Grant & Dave Hutchinson (Prime Books 1-894815-08-4, Aug 2003, $17.95, 252pp, tp, cover by Martina Pilcerova) Original anthology of 12 stories with at least “a touch of the strange” including a previously unpublished story by John Brunner. Other authors include Nick Mamatas, Keith Brooke, and N. Lee Wood. Order from Prime Books, PO Box 36503, Canton OH 44735; [www.primebooks.net].

1982, Janine Alasdair Gray (Canongate Classics 1-84195-346-6, 2003, $14.00, 340pp, tp, cover by Alasdair Gray) Reprint (Canongate 1984) literary novel with fantasy elements. There is a new introduction by Will Self. This is an international edition.

Alyssa’s Ring Julia Gray (Trafalgar Square/Orbit 1-84149-146-2, Sep 2003, $7.95, 570pp, pb, cover by Mick Van Houten) [Guardian Cycle] Fantasy novel, the fifth book in “The Guardian Cycle”. First US edition (Orbit 11/02). Available in the US from Trafalgar Square, Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

The Red Glacier Julia Gray (Trafalgar Square/Orbit 1-84149-123-3, Aug 2003, $7.95, 535pp, pb, cover by Mick Van Houten) [Guardian Cycle] Fantasy novel, the fourth book in “The Guardian Cycle”. First US edition (Orbit 6/02); this is the Orbit edition, with Trafalgar Square stickers. Order from Trafalgar Square, Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

Timespinners Luli Gray (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-16412-X, Apr 2003, $15.00, 152pp, hc, cover by Lori Koefoed) Young-adult time-travel fantasy novel. A brother and sister travel through a museum diorama to Ice Age Europe.

Feast of Faust T. M. Gray (PublishAmerica 1-59286-632-8, Jul 2003, $29.95, 461pp, tp) Original collection of 45 stories, 17 reprints, most horror with elements of fantasy and SF. The author’s afterword discusses how the stories came to be written. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.publishamerica.com]; 240-529-1031.

Batman: Rise of Sin Tsu Devin Grayson & Flint Dille (Warner Aspect 0-446-61392-4, Nov 2003, $5.99, 286pp, pb) [Batman] Novelization based on the video game based on the comic-book character. Copyrighted by DC Comics

Simply Irresistible Kristine Grayson (Kensington/Zebra 0-8217-7148-5, Jan 2003, $6.50, 319pp, pb) [Utterly Charming] Contemporary fantasy romance novel based on fairy tales, fourth in the series begun in Utterly Charming. The dwarf called Andrew Vari must bring one last pair of soulmates together to end his curse. Grayson is a pen name for Kristine Kathryn Rusch.

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