The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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The True Meaning of Smekday Adam Rex (Hyperion 978-0-7868-4900-0, Oct 2007, $16.99, 426pp, hc, cover by Adam Rex) Young-adult humorous near-future SF novel. Gratuity Tucci writes a paper about the arrival of the Boov aliens on Earth.

Galactic North Alastair Reynolds (Ace 978-0-441-01513-9, Jun 2007, $24.95, 343pp, hc, cover by Chris Moore) [Conjoiner] Collection of eight SF stories, three original, set in the Revelation Space universe. First US edition (Gollancz 10/06).

Pushing Ice Alastair Reynolds (Ace 978-0-441-01502-3, Jun 2007, $7.99, 581pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) Reprint (Gollancz 2005) SF novel.

Zima Blue and Other Stories Alastair Reynolds (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-079-2, May 2007, $14.95, 280pp, tp, cover by Chris Mayernik) Reprint (Night Shade 2006) collection of ten stories. Introduction by Paul J. McAuley. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Ave., San Francisco CA 94122; [night@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Apostle Anthony Reynolds (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-507-0, Oct 2007, $7.99, 415pp, pb, cover by Klaus Scherwinski) [Warhammer 40,000: Dark Apostle] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (9/07) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

The Four Forges Jenna Rhodes (DAW 978-0-7564-0412-3, Jul 2007, $7.99, 618pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Elven Ways] Reprint (DAW 2006) fantasy novel, book one of The Elven Ways. Rhodes is a pseudonym for Rhondi V. Salsitz.

Dante’s Girl Natasha Rhodes (BL Publishing/Solaris US 978-1-84416-666-4, Mar 2007, $7.99, 495pp, pb) [Kayla Steele] Dark fantasy novel, the first in the Kayla Steele series about a young woman in Los Angeles trying to learn the Dark Arts to avenge her boyfriend’s death. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Solaris UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.

Mystic Guardian Patricia Rice (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 978-0-451-22169-8, Jul 2007, $6.99, 371pp, pb) [Mystic Isles] Paranormal romance set on the eve of the French Revolution, the first in the Mystic Isles trilogy. Trystan L’Enforcer, magical guardian of the island of Aelynn, unwilling falls for an outsider.

Jake Strait: Avenging Angel Frank Rich (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 978-0-373-63261-9, Jan 2007, $6.50, 348pp, pb) [Jake Strait] Reissue (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 1993) near-future SF novel featuring enforcer Jake Strait in 2031.

Jake Strait: Day of Judgment Frank Rich (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 978-0-373-63263-3, Jul 2007, $6.50, 349pp, pb, cover by Tim Bradstreet) [Jake Strait] Reissue (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 1994) near-future SF novel featuring enforcer Jake Strait.

Jake Strait: The Devil Knocks Frank Rich (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 978-0-373-63262-6, Apr 2007, $6.50, 347pp, pb) [Jake Strait] Reissue (Worldwide Library Gold Eagle 1993) near-future SF novel featuring enforcer Jake Strait.

The Chaos Code Justin Richards (Bloomsbury USA 978-1-59990-124-4, Oct 2007, $17.95, 388pp, hc, cover by Elizabeth Mihaltse) Young-adult SF horror novel. First US edition (Faber & Faber 4/07).

The Death Collector Justin Richards (Bloomsbury USA 978-1-59990-148-0, Sep 2007, $7.95, 320pp, tp) Reprint (Faber & Faber 2006) young-adult SF horror novel.

Poltergeist Kat Richardson (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46150-6, Aug 2007, $14.00, 341pp, tp, cover by Chris McGrath) [Harper Blaine] Supernatural detective mystery in the Greywalker series featuring Harper Blaine. Harper investigates a university researcher’s attempt to create a poltergeist.

The Wrong Hands Nigel Richardson (Random House/Knopf 978-0-375-83459-2, Aug 2006, $15.95, 258pp, hc, cover by Dennis Clouse) Young-adult novel with fantasy elements. A boy has huge hands and a deep secret. A first novel. First US edition (Oxford University Press 2005). This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

In Pursuit of the Green Lion Judith Merkle Riley (Random House/Three Rivers Press 978-0-307-23788-0, Oct 2006, $13.95, 439pp, tp) [Margaret of Ashbury] Reprint (Delacorte 1990) historical fantasy, second in the Margaret of Ashbury trilogy. A reader’s group guide is included. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

A Vision of Light Judith Merkle Riley (Random House/Three Rivers Press 978-0-307-23787-3, May 2006, $13.95, 435pp, tp, cover by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale) [Margaret of Ashbury] Reprint (Delacorte 1989) historical fantasy, first in the Margaret of Ashbury trilogy. A reader’s group guide is included. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

The Water Devil Judith Merkle Riley (Random House/Three Rivers Press 978-0-307-23789-7, Jan 2007, $13.95, 267pp, tp) [Margaret of Ashbury] Historical fantasy, the third in the Margaret of Ashbury trilogy. A family feud wakes a magical being living in a spring in the disputed land. A reader’s group guide is included.

Choosers of the Slain John Ringo (Baen 978-1-4165-7384-5, Nov 2007, $7.99, 564pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller) [Mike Harmon (Ghost)] Reprint (Baen 2006) associational thriller, third in the Ghost series.

A Deeper Blue John Ringo (Baen 978-1-4165-2128-0, Jul 2007, $26.00, 354pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller) [Mike Harmon (Ghost)] Associational men’s adventure novel in the Mike Harmon/Kildar/Ghost series.

East of the Sun, West of the Moon John Ringo (Baen 978-1-4165-5518-6, Jan 2008, $7.99, 411pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller) [Duke Edmund Talbot] Reprint (Baen 2006) SF novel, fourth in the Council Wars series begun in There Will Be Dragons.

Into the Looking Glass John Ringo (Baen 978-1-4165-2105-1, Apr 2007, $7.99, 366pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller) [Into the Looking Glass] Reprint (Baen 2005) SF novel.

Kildar John Ringo (Baen 978-1-4165-2133-4, Jun 2007, $7.99, 462pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller) [Mike Harmon (Ghost)] Reprint (Baen 2006) associational men’s adventure novel, sequel to Ghost.

Princess of Wands John Ringo (Baen 978-1-4165-7386-9, Oct 2007, $7.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Princess of Wands] Reprint (Baen 2006) contemporary fantasy novel, first in a series.

Sister Time John Ringo & Julie Cochrane (Baen 978-1-4165-4232-2, Dec 2007, $26.00, 439pp, hc, cover by Clyde Caldwell) [Posleen War] Military SF novel, sequel to Cally’s War in Ringo’s Posleen War series begun in A Hymn Before Battle.

Watch on the Rhine John Ringo & Tom Kratman (Baen 978-1-4165-2120-4, Mar 2007, $7.99, 452pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller) [Posleen War] Reprint (Baen 2005) military SF novel in the Posleen War series.

Yellow Eyes John Ringo & Tom Kratman (Baen 978-1-4165-2103-7, Apr 2007, $26.00, 608pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Posleen War] Military SF novel in the Posleen War series. The Posleen try to take the Panama Canal.

Vorpal Blade John Ringo & Travis S. Taylor (Baen 978-1-4165-2129-7, Sep 2007, $25.00, 400pp, hc, cover by Kurt Miller & Sanctum Art) [Into the Looking Glass] SF novel, sequel to Ringo’s solo novel Into the Looking Glass.

The Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan (Hyperion/Miramax 978-1-4231-0334-9, Apr 2007, $7.99, 279pp, tp, cover by John Rocco) [Percy Jackson] Reprint (Miramax 2006) young-adult fantasy, the second in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series about ancient gods living in the US.

The Titan’s Curse Rick Riordan (Hyperion/Miramax 978-1-4231-0145-1, May 2007, $17.95, 312pp, hc, cover by John Rocco) [Percy Jackson] Young-adult fantasy, the third in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series about ancient gods living in the US.

Dating4Demons Serena Robar (Berkley JAM 978-0-425-21514-2, May 2007, $9.99, 191pp, tp) [Colby Blanchard] Young-adult vampire novel, third in a series.

Born in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 978-0-425-21568-5, May 2007, $7.99, 338pp, pb) [Eve Dallas] Reprint (Putnam 2006) SF mystery/romance novel, 23rd in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts.

Creation in Death J. D. Robb (Penguin/Putnam 978-0-399-15436-2, Nov 2007, $25.95, 337pp, hc, cover by George Cornell) [Eve Dallas] SF mystery novel, 25th in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. Simultaneous with the Piatkus UK edition.

Innocent in Death J. D. Robb (Penguin/Putnam 978-0-399-15401-0, Feb 2007, $25.95, 385pp, hc, cover by George Cornell) [Eve Dallas] SF mystery novel, 24th in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts.

Innocent in Death J. D. Robb (SFBC #1224209, Apr 2007, $12.99, 323pp, hc, cover by George Cornell) [Eve Dallas] Reprint (Putnam 2007) SF mystery novel, 24th in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts. This is similar to the Putnam edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Innocent in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 978-0-425-21754-2, Sep 2007, $7.99, 371pp, pb) [Eve Dallas] Reprint (Putnam 2007) SF mystery novel, 24th in the Eve Dallas series. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts.

Interlude in Death J. D. Robb (Berkley 0-425-21062-6, Sep 2006, $2.99, 88pp, pb) [Eve Dallas] Reprint (Jove 2001 as part of Out of This World) SF mystery/romance novella in the Eve Dallas series. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts.

Set the Seas on Fire Chris Roberson (BL Publishing/Solaris US 978-1-84416-488-2, Aug 2007, $15.00, 380pp, tp, cover by Darius Hinks) Dark fantasy novel, a Lovecraftian Napoleonic sea story substantially expanded from a previous version (Clockwork Storybook 2001). A shipwrecked crew in 1808 find themselves stranded on an island where an ancient evil lurks. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Solaris UK edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.

X-Men: The Return Chris Roberson (Pocket Star 978-1-4165-1075-8, May 2007, $7.99, 309pp, pb, cover by John Picacio) [X-Men] Novelization based on the Marvel comics. Copyrighted by Marvel Characters.

Deepwood Jennifer Roberson (DAW 978-0-7564-0418-5, Jul 2007, $25.95, 325pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Karavans] Fantasy novel, the second in the Karavans series.

Karavans Jennifer Roberson (DAW 978-0-7564-0409-3, Apr 2007, $7.99, 441pp, pb, cover by Todd Lockwood) [Karavans] Reprint (DAW 2006) fantasy novel, the first in a new fantasy universe.

Lady of Sherwood Jennifer Roberson (Kensington 978-1-57566-587-0, 2007, $14.00, 420pp, tp, cover by Gregg Gulbronson) [Robin Hood] Reissue (Kensington 1999) associational historical novel of Robin Hood and Marian, sequel to Lady of the Forest. Second printing.

Lady of the Forest Jennifer Roberson (Kensington 978-1-57566-749-2, Sep 2007, $14.95, 593pp, tp, cover by Gregg Gulbronson) [Robin Hood] Reissue (Zebra 1992) associational quasi-historical about Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Sixth printing.

Lady of the Glen Jennifer Roberson (Kensington 978-1-57566-129-2, 2007, $14.95, 372pp, tp, cover by Gregg Gulbronson) Reissue (Kensington 1996) associational Scottish historical romance. Fifth printing.

Gradisil Adam Roberts (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-538-2, Mar 2007, $15.00, 549pp, tp, cover by Stephan Martiniere) SF novel. New technology leads to settlements in Earth orbit. First US edition (Gollancz 3/06).

Splinter Adam Roberts (BL Publishing/Solaris US 978-1-84416-490-5, Sep 2007, $15.00, 252pp, tp, cover by Darius Hinks) SF novel in homage to Jules Verne’s Hector Servadac, voyages et aventures a travers le monde solaire (AKA Off on a Comet), with an afterword by the author on his inspiration. A small group struggles to survive on a splinter of Earth left after an asteroid strike. This has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Solaris UK edition but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Blood Brothers Nora Roberts (Jove 978-0-515-14380-5, Dec 2007, $7.99, 314pp, pb) [Sign of Seven] Paranormal romance/thriller, the first book in the Sign of Seven trilogy. Three boys’ oath of blood brotherhood releases a curse that brings evil every seven years. First US edition (Piatkus 11/07).

Anne McCaffrey: A Life with Dragons Robin Roberts (University Press of Mississippi 978-1-57806-998-9, Sep 2007, $28.00, xi+243pp, hc, cover by Rowena Morrill) Non-fiction, biography. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. University Press of Mississippi, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson MS 39211-6492; 601-431-6205; [www.upress.state.ms.us]. [Anne McCaffrey]

The Cold Dark Heart of the World Wilson Roberts (Wilder Publication 0-9773040-0-0, 2006, $29.99, 290pp, hc, cover by El Greco) Horror novel. A first novel. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. A print-on-demand edition. Wilder Publications, PO Box 3005, Radford VA 24143-3005.

Maledicte Lane Robins (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-49573-0, Jun 2007, $14.95, 434pp, tp) Fantasy novel. The mysterious Maledicte—a woman disguised as a nobleman— seeks vengeance at the decadent court of Antyre. A first novel.

Pulp Culture: The Art of Fiction Magazines Frank M. Robinson & Lawrence Davidson (Collectors Press 978-1-933112-30-5, Jan 2007, $29.95, 206pp, tp, cover by Wesley Neff) Reprint (Collectors Press 1998) illustrated pictorial history of the pulp magazines. This adds an index.

Fifty Degrees Below Kim Stanley Robinson (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-58581-0, Feb 2007, $7.99, 603pp, pb, cover by Dominic Harman) [Capital Code] Reprint (HarperCollins UK 2005) near-future SF novel of politics and global warming, second in the Capital Code series.

Sixty Days and Counting Kim Stanley Robinson (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-80313-6, Mar 2007, $25.00, 388pp, hc) [Capital Code] Near-future SF novel of politics and environmental disasters, third in the Science in the Capital series.

Sixty Days and Counting Kim Stanley Robinson (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-58582-7, Nov 2007, $7.99, 543pp, pb) [Capital Code] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2007) near-future SF novel of politics and ecological disasters, third in the Science in the Capital or Capital Code trilogy begun in Forty Signs of Rain.

The Lifehouse Trilogy Spider Robinson (Baen 978-1-4165-5511-7, Dec 2007, $24.00, 632pp, tp, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Lifehouse] Omnibus of three SF novels: Mindkiller (1982), Time Pressure (1987), and Lifehouse (1997).

Keeping It Real Justina Robson (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-539-9, Mar 2007, $15.00, 337pp, tp) [Quantum Gravity] SF novel, the first in the Quantum Gravity series. Cyborg secret agent Lila Black must protect an elf rock star. First US edition (Gollancz 5/06).

Selling Out Justina Robson (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-597-9, Oct 2007, $15.00, 360pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) [Quantum Gravity] Science-fantasy novel, the second in the Quantum Gravity series set in a world where a quantum bomb allowed other-dimensional elves, ghosts, and elements to enter. First US edition (Gollancz 5/07).

Harvest of Changelings Warren Rochelle (Golden Gryphon Press 978-1-930846-46-3, May 2007, $24.95, 313pp, hc, cover by Matt Hughes) Contemporary fantasy novel. A widower searches desperately for a gateway to Faerie to get help for his half-fairy son. Order from Golden Gryphon Press, 364 West Country Lane, Collinsville IL 62234.

Eberron: Legacy of Wolves Marsheila Rockwell (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4293-0, Jun 2007, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Michael Komarck) [Eberron: Inquisitives] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the third volume in the Inquisitives series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

At Ease with the Dead ed. Barbara & Christopher Roden (Ash-Tree Press 978-1-55310-095-9, Jun 2007, $29.00, 375pp, tp, cover by Jason Van Hollander) Original anthology of 30 horror stories. Authors include Melanie Tem, Kealan Patrick Burke, and Robert Morrish. A limited hardcover edition (-094-2, $48.50) is also available. Ash-Tree Press, PO Box 1360, Ashcroft, BC, Canada V0K 1A0; [www.ash-tree.bc.ca/ashtreecurrent.html].

The Music of Razors Cameron Rogers (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-49319-4, May 2007, $13.95, 314pp, tp) Dark fantasy novel. A first novel. This has been substantially expanded (by about 40,000 words) and revised from the Penguin Australia (2001) edition.

Black Order James Rollins (Harper 978-0-06-076537-8, Jun 2007, $7.99, 509pp, hc) [SIGMA Force] Reprint (Morrow 2006) paranormal thriller in the Sigma Force series. Copyrighted by Jim Czajkowski; Rollins also writes as James Clemens.

The Judas Strain James Rollins (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-076389-3, Jul 2007, $24.95, hc) [SIGMA Force] Paranormal thriller, third in the SIGMA Force series. A terrible plague rises from the depths of the Indian Ocean. Copyrighted by Jim Czajkowski; Rollins also writes as James Clemens.

Sporty Spec: Games of the Fantastic ed. Karen A. Romanko (Raven Electrick Ink 978-0-6151-7361-0, Nov 2007, $13.95, 153pp, tp, cover by Karen A. Romanko) Original speculative anthology of 26 flash-fiction stories and 16 poems about sports. Authors include Marge Simon, James S. Dorr, and Lawrence Schimel. Raven Electrick Ink, [http://ravenelectrick.com].

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