The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2003

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The Lord of Castle Black Steven Brust (Tor 0-312-85582-6, Aug 2003, $27.95, 397pp, hc, cover by Eric Bowman) [Dragaeran; Viscount of Adrilanka] Fantasy novel, second in the “Viscount of Adrilanka” trilogy, fourth in the series, prequel to the “Vlad Taltos” series, begun in The Phoenix Guards. The young Morrolan becomes aware of his role as a Dragonlord while others scheme to create a new Dragaeran Empire. Afterword by Neil Gaiman.

The Paths of the Dead Steven Brust (Tor 0-812-53417-4, Aug 2003, $7.99, 397pp, pb, cover by Eric Bowman) [Dragaeran; Viscount of Adrilanka] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, first in the “Viscount of Adrilanka” trilogy which concludes the series (prequel to the “Vlad Taltos” series) begun in The Phoenix Guards.

HyperThought M. M. Buckner (Ace 0-441-01023-7, Feb 2003, $5.99, 177pp, pb, cover by Craig White) [HyperThought] Post-holocaust SF novel. Life on Earth is restricted to the polar regions. A first novel.

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XIX ed. Algis Budrys (Bridge/Galaxy 1-59212-165-9, Sep 2003, $7.99, 548pp, pb, cover by Frank Frazetta) Original anthology of 14 stories by contest winners, illustrated by “Illustrators of the Future” winners. There are articles on writing and art by L. Ron Hubbard, Will Eisner, and Sean Williams.

Clade Mark Budz (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58658-0, Dec 2003, $6.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) Near-future thriller. Streetwise Rigo gets suspicious about a politicorp’s project to build a colony on a comet. A first novel.

Diplomatic Immunity Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen 0-7434-3612-1, Jun 2003, $7.99, 367pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Miles Vorkosigan] Reprint (Baen 2002) SF novel in the “Miles Vorkosigan” series.

Ethan of Athos Lois McMaster Bujold (NESFA Press 1-886778-39-6, Sep 2003, $23.00, 201pp, hc, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) [Naismith] Reprint (Baen 1986) SF novel in the “Miles Vorkosigan” universe. Foreword by Marna Nightingale.

Miles, Mystery & Mayhem Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen 0-7434-3618-0, Aug 2003, $7.99, 556pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Miles Vorkosigan] Reprint (Baen 2001) omnibus of two novels and a story in the world of “Miles Vorkosigan”: Cetaganda (1996), Ethan of Athos (1986), and “Labyrinth”.

Paladin of Souls Lois McMaster Bujold (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-97902-0, Oct 2003, $24.95, 456pp, hc, cover by David Bowers) [Royina Ista] Fantasy novel, sequel to The Curse of Chalion. The Dowager Royina Ista finds the gods aren’t done with her yet.

Paladin of Souls Lois McMaster Bujold (SFBC #18143, Oct 2003, $12.99, 370pp, hc, cover by David Bowers) [Royina Ista] Reprint (Eos 2003) fantasy novel, sequel to The Curse of Chalion. This is similar to the Eos edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Young Miles Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen 0-7434-3616-4, Jul 2003, $7.99, 838pp, pb, cover by Larry Dixon) [Miles Vorkosigan] Reprint (Baen 1997) omnibus of The Warrior’s Apprentice (1986), “The Mountains of Mourning”, and The Vor Game (1990).

Matters of Gravity: Special Effects and Supermen in the Twentieth Century Scott Bukatman (Duke University Press 0-8223-3119-5, Sep 2003, $21.95, 279pp, tp) Critical non-fiction, a collection of essays about special effects, spectacle, and escapism in popular culture, particularly movies and comics. Includes an essay on William Gibson, cyberculture, and typewriters. There are notes and an index. Order from Duke University Press, Box 90660, Durham NC 27708-0660; [dukeupress.edu].

Finder Emma Bull (Tor 0-765-34777-6, Jul 2003, $6.99, 317pp, tp, cover by Craig Phillips) [Borderland] Reprint (Tor 1994) fantasy detective novel set in the “Borderlands” between human and faerie, packaged for teens.

Knighthood of the Dragon Chris Bunch (Trafalgar Square/Orbit 1-84149-195-0, Sep 2003, $16.95, 408pp, tp, cover by Les Edwards) [Dragonmaster] Fantasy novel, book two in the “Dragonmaster” series. First US edition (Orbit 5/03); this is the Orbit edition, available in the US from Trafalgar Square, PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarbooks.com].

The Scoundrel Worlds Chris Bunch (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45936-9, Aug 2003, $6.99, 338pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Star Risk, Ltd.] Military SF novel, second in the “Star Risk, Ltd.” series about a group of space mercenaries.

Shadow Warrior Chris Bunch (DNA Publications & Wildside Press 1-59224-142-5, Jul 2003, $49.99, 607pp, hc, cover by Dominic Emile Harman) [Shadow Warrior] Omnibus of three SF novels in the series: The Wind After Time (1996), Hunt the Heavens (1996), and Darkness of God (1997); plus the story “Backblast”. This is co-published by DNA Publications and Wildside Press; a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

Storm of Wings Chris Bunch (Trafalgar Square/Orbit 1-84149-104-7, Sep 2003, $16.95, 409pp, tp, cover by Les Edwards) [Dragonmaster] Fantasy novel, book one in the “Dragonmaster” series. First US edition (Orbit 4/02); this is the Orbit edition with a Trafalgar Square sticker. Available in the US from Trafalgar Square, Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret VT 05053; 800-423-4525; [www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com].

The Presence Eve Bunting (Houghton Mifflin/Clarion 0-618-26919-3, Sep 2003, $15.00, 195pp, hc, cover by Leonid Gore) Young-adult ghost story. A girl mourning her best friend encounters a ghost in a California church.

The Ghost Behind the Wall Melvin Burgess (Holt 0-8050-7149-0, 2003, $16.95, 161pp, hc) Young-adult ghost novel. A boy pretending to be a ghost runs into a real one. First US edition (Andersen Press 2000).

Lady: My Life as a Bitch Melvin Burgess (HarperTempest 0-06-054033-8, Aug 2003, $6.99, 262pp, tp) Reprint (Andersen Press 2001) young-adult fantasy about a girl who turns into a dog.

Reference Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror: Second Edition Michael Burgess & Lisa R. Bartle (Greenwood/Libraries Unlimited 1-56308-548-8, 2002, $75.00, 605 + xvii, hc) Non-fiction, reference, an annotated bibliography of reference works on the genre, aimed at librarians and scholars. This second edition has listings to some 700 titles, about 160 new, and many revised; a number of online resources are also evaluated. There are core collection lists for libraries of various sizes, plus indexes by author, title, and subject. Burgess also writes as Robert Reginald. Order from Greenwood Publishing Group, 88 Post Road West, Westport CT 06881; 800-225-5800; [www.lu.com].

Illusions of Sanity James K. Burk (Yard Dog Press 1-893687-38-4, Jun 2003, $6.00, 50pp, ph, cover by Brad Foster) Chapbook original collection of three stories. Order from Yard Dog Press, 710 W. Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247; [selinarosen@peoplepc.com]; [www.yarddogpress.com].

Roswell: Quarantine Laura Burns (Simon Pulse 0-689-85519-2, Mar 2003, $5.99, 172pp, pb) [Roswell] Novelization based on the TV show based on the “Roswell High” series by Melinda Metz. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film, Regency Entertainment (USA), and Monarchy Enterprises B.V.

Faith Odyssey: A Journey Through Life Richard A. Burridge (Eerdmans 0-8028-0974-X, Jul 2003, $18.00, 226pp, tp) Reprint (Bible Reading Fellowship 2000 as Faith Odyssey: A Journey Through Lent) non-fiction, a Bible-reading guide pairing Biblical passages with stories from SF and popular culture, including Star Trek, The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, and Dune. This has been revised and expanded somewhat for year-round use.

The Eternal Savage: Nu of the Neocene Edgar Rice Burroughs (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-6216-7, Nov 2003, $11.95, 204 + xv, tp, cover by Thomas Floyd) Reprint (McClurg 1925 as The Eternal Lover) science fantasy prehistoric/time-travel novel. A Stone Age warrior awakes on Tarzan’s African estate and falls for the Nebraskan woman who is the reincaration of his prehistoric love. Illustrations by Thomas Floyd. Introduction by Tom Dietz.

The Monster Men Edgar Rice Burroughs (Wildside Press 1-59224-573-0, Nov 2003, $32.95, 214pp, hc) Reprint (McClurg 1929) SF novel about a mad scientist’s failed efforts to create the perfect man. Introduction by Amy Sterling Casil. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

The Moon Maid Edgar Rice Burroughs (Wildside Press 1-59224-709-1, Jul 2003, $32.95, 222pp, hc) [Moon Sequence] Reprint (McClurg 1926) SF novel; this is part one of the original novel. Introduction by Amy Sterling Casil. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

Out of Time’s Abyss Edgar Rice Burroughs (Wildside Press 1-59224-781-4, Jul 2003, $27.95, 132pp, hc) [Caspak] Reprint (Ace 1963) SF novel, in the “Caspak” or “Fort Dinosaur” series. Introduction by Amy Sterling Casil. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

A Princess of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs (Random House/Modern Library Classics 0-8129-6851-4, 2003, $8.95, 201 + xvii, tp, cover by Todd Davidson) [Barsoom (John Carter et al)] Reprint (McClurg 1917) SF novel. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. This has the original illustrations by Frank E. Schoonover; it follows the original text with some minor corrections, and adds a Reading Group Guide.

Under the Moons of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs (University of Nebraska Press/Bison Books 0-8032-6208-6, May 2003, $16.95, 505 + xvii, tp, cover by Scott Beachler) [Barsoom (John Carter et al)] Omnibus of the first three novels in the “John Carter of Mars” or “Barsoom” series: A Princess of Mars (1917), The Gods of Mars (1918), and The Warlord of Mars (1919). Introduction by James P. Hogan. Illustrations by Scott Beachler. Order from University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th Street, Lincoln NE 68588-0255; orders: 800-755-1105; [pressmail@unl.edu]; [www.nebraskapress.unl.edu].

Under the Moons of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs (SFBC #17884, Nov 2003, $14.99, 505 + xvii, hc, cover by Michael Whelan) [Barsoom (John Carter et al)] Reprint (Bison Books 2003) omnibus of the first three novels in the “John Carter of Mars” or “Barsoom” series: A Princess of Mars (1917), The Gods of Mars (1918), and The Warlord of Mars (1919). Introduction by James P. Hogan. Illustrations by Scott Beachler. This has ISBN 0-7394-3800-X; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Death Masks Jim Butcher (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45940-7, Aug 2003, $6.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Lee MacLeod) [Dresden Files] Dark fantasy novel, book five in the “Dresden Files” about Chicago wizard Harry Dresden. Harry searches for the stolen Shroud of Turin while preparing for a death duel with a vampire.

Kindred Octavia Butler (Beacon Press/Bluestreak 0-8070-8369-0, Feb 2004, $14.00, 287pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 1979) SF time-travel novel. This has a sticker on the cover indicating “25th Anniversary Edition” and includes a reader’s guide with a critical essay by Robert Crossley and a select bibliography.

Forgotten Realms: Dissolution Richard Lee Byers (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2944-8, Aug 2003, $6.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Gerald Brom) [Forgotten Realms: Spider Queen] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2002) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, first in “R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen” six-part series based on a scenario by R.A. Salvatore. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Forgotten Realms: The Black Bouquet Richard Lee Byers (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3042-X, Sep 2003, $6.99, 301pp, pb, cover by Mark Zug) [Forgotten Realms: ] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, “The Rogues” #2. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Scarred Lands: Forbidden Richard Lee Byers (White Wolf 1-58846-811-9, Feb 2003, $6.50, 284pp, pb, cover by Vincent Dutrait) [Scarred Lands: Dead God] Novelization based on the fantasy game, third book in the “Dead God” trilogy. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

The King Was In His Counting House James Branch Cabell (Wildside Press 0-8095-3062-7, Dec 2003, $19.95, 301pp, tp, cover by Charles Child) [Heir and Assigns] Reprint (Farrar & Rinehart 1938) associational historical novel, second in the “Heir and Assigns” series, set in the same world of Poictesme as “The Biography of the Life of Manuel”. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

Something About Eve James Branch Cabell (Wildside Press 1-59224-094-1, Jul 2003, $19.95, 318pp, tp) [Biography of the Life of Manuel] Reprint (McBride 1927) allegorical/fantasy novel, the 11th volume in the “Biography of the Life of Manuel”. This has an introduction by Cabell dated 1928. A print-on-demand book available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

There Were Two Pirates: A Comedy of Division James Branch Cabell (Wildside Press 1-59224-083-6, Jul 2003, $13.99, 107pp, tp) Reprint (Farrar, Straus 1946) fantasy novella of a pirate who magically gets to live his life over. This is a print-on-demand book available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

Haunted: A Tale of the Mediator Meg Cabot (HarperCollins 0-06-029471-X, Feb 2003, $15.99, 246pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Mediator] Young-adult dark fantasy about a girl who communicates with the dead. The fifth book in the “Mediator” series previously published by Pocket Pulse as by Jenny Carroll.

Haunted: A Tale of the Mediator Meg Cabot (HarperTrophy 0-06-447278-7, Jan 2004, $6.99, 252pp, pb, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Mediator] Reprint (HarperCollins 2003) young-adult dark fantasy about a girl who communicates with the dead. The fifth book in the “Mediator” series previously published as by Jenny Carroll.

Daughter of the Wind Michael Cadnum (Scholastic/Orchard Books 0-439-35224-X, Aug 2003, $17.95, 266pp, hc, cover by Martin French) Young-adult historical novel of the Viking era, with possible fantasy elements. A stolen bride escapes her captors with the help of an Odin-touched berserker.

Ghosts of Yesterday Jack Cady (Night Shade Books 1-892389-48-7, Jan 2003, $15.00, 239pp, tp) Original collection of 13 pieces: 10 stories (four reprints), two essays (one reprint), and one poem, all previously uncollected. A hardcover edition (-28-2, $27.00) and a signed limited hardcover with bonus chapbook (-29-0, $65.00) are also available.

Ill Wind Rachel Caine (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45952-0, Dec 2003, $6.99, 337pp, pb, cover by David Seeley) [Weather Warden] Contemporary fantasy novel, first in the “Weather Warden” series. Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin is accused of killing a superior, and has to run for her life. This is copyrighted by Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, who also writes as Roxanne Longstreet and Roxanne Conrad.

The Twist Richard Calder (Four Walls Eight Windows 1-56858-292-7, Dec 2003, $12.95, 238pp, tp, cover by Dariusz Jasiczak) SF novel of a gunslinger in a weird Wild West transformed by the arrival of Venusians. First US edition (Earthlight 11/99).

The Art of Clyde Caldwell Clyde Caldwell (SQP 0-86562-059-8, 2002, $29.95, 128pp, tp, cover by Clyde Caldwell) Art book of selected images by Caldwell. Foreword by Jeff Easley. This is dated 2002 but not seen until now. This is co-published by SQP in the US, Fanfare in the UK, and mg/publishing/ in Germany, with text in English and German.

Aria of the Sea Dia Calhoun (Farrar Straus and Giroux/Sunburst 0-374-40454-2, 2003, $7.95, 264pp, tp, cover by Gennady Spirin) Reprint (Winslow Press 2000) young adult fantasy novel.

Firegold Dia Calhoun (Farrar Straus and Giroux/Sunburst 0-374-42311-3, 2003, $8.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Adam Rex) [Firegold] Reprint (Winslow 1999) young adult fantasy novel.

White Midnight Dia Calhoun (Farrar Straus Giroux 0-374-38389-8, Oct 2003, $18.00, 289pp, hc, cover by Adam Rex) [Firegold] Young adult fantasy novel, a prequel to Firegold. Fearful, homely Rose is forced to marry a young man kept locked in an attic since his birth.

A New Dawn: The Complete Don A. Stuart Stories John W. Campbell, Jr. (NESFA Press 1-886778-15-9, Feb 2003, $26.00, 462 + xvi, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Collection of 16 stories and two essays originally published as by Don A. Stuart. Introduction by Barry N. Malzberg. Edited by James A. Mann. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfapress.com].

The Darkest Part of the Woods Ramsey Campbell (Tor 0-765-30766-9, Oct 2003, $24.95, 364pp, hc, cover by David Bowers) Horror novel. An ancient wood seems to affect visitors’ minds. First US edition (PS Publishing 4/02).

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