The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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Gossamer Hall Erin Samiloglu (Medallion Press 978-1932815-89-4, Oct 2007, $7.99, 418pp, pb, cover by Adam Mock) Horror novel. A history student accidentally brings 19th-century killers to life.

DragonLance: The New Adventures: The Ebony Eye Jeff Sampson (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone 978-0-7869-4255-8, Mar 2007, $5.99, 243pp, tp, cover by Vinod Rams) [DragonLance: Suncatcher] Young-adult novelization based on the world roleplaying game, the second volume in the Suncatcher trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: The New Adventures: The Stolen Sun Jeff Sampson (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone 978-0-7869-4291-6, Sep 2007, $5.99, 243pp, tp, cover by Vinod Rams) [DragonLance: Suncatcher] Young-adult novelization based on the world roleplaying game, the third volume in the Suncatcher trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Triple-Dare to Be Scared Robert D. San Souci (Cricket Books 978-0-8126-2749-7, Mar 2007, $16.95, 229pp, hc, cover by David Ouimet) Young-adult original collection of 13 horror stories. Illustrated by David Ouimet.

Song of the Sparrow Lisa Ann Sandell (Scholastic Press 978-0-439-41848-0, May 2007, $16.99, 394pp, hc) Young-adult historical Arthurian novel in blank verse about Elaine, the Lady of Shalott.

The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film ed. Steven M. Sanders (University Press of Kentucky 978-0-8131-2472-8, Dec 2007, $35.00, 232+viii, hc) Non-fiction, a gathering of 12 essays exploring philosophical arguments found in SF, as seen in classic films from Metropolis to The Matrix. Includes an index. University Press of Kentucky, 663 South Limestone St., Lexington KY 40508-4008; [www.kentuckypress.com].

Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians Brandon Sanderson (Scholastic 978-0-439-92550-1, Oct 2007, $16.99, 312pp, hc, cover by Marc Tauss) Young-adult fantasy novel. Alcatraz Smedry learns his fate is to fight evil librarians bent on world domination.

Mistborn Brandon Sanderson (Tor 978-0-7653-5038-1, Aug 2007, $7.99, 647pp, pb, cover by John Foster) [Mistborn] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, the first book in a trilogy set in a world where a Dark Lord has ruled for 1,000 years.

The Well of Ascension Brandon Sanderson (Tor 978-0-7653-1688-2, Aug 2007, $27.95, 590pp, hc, cover by Jon Foster) [Mistborn] Fantasy novel, the second book in the Mistborn trilogy.

Jimi Hendrix Turns Eighty Tim Sandlin (Penguin/Riverhead 978-1-59448-933-4, Jan 2007, $24.95, 308pp, hc) Satiric SF novel. Seniors in a 2022 assisted living facility revert to their ’60s lifestyles, complete with an anti-establishment protest over a cat.

The Accidental Vampire Lynsay Sands (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-122968-8, Jan 2008, $6.99, 361pp, pb) [Argeneau vampires] Paranormal romance featuring the Argeneau vampires. New vampire Elvi Black needs help with the vampire lifestyle.

Bite Me if You Can Lynsay Sands (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-077412-7, Feb 2007, $6.99, 367pp, pb) [Argeneau vampires] Paranormal romance featuring the Argeneau vampires.

Bite Me if You Can Lynsay Sands (SFBC #1226846, May 2007, $10.99, 356pp, hc) [Argeneau vampires] Reprint (Avon 2007) paranormal romance featuring the Argeneau vampires. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7918-6, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Hollower Mary SanGiovanni (Leisure 978-0-8439-5974-1, Sep 2007, $6.99, 308pp, pb) [Hollower] Horror novel about a creature that feeds on its victims’ fear. A first novel.

Seeing José Saramago; trans. by Margaret Jull Costa (Harcourt/Harvest 978-0-15-603273-5, Apr 2007, $14.00, 307pp, tp) Reprint (Harcourt 2006) literary satirical novel, a sequel of sorts to Blindness. Translated from the Portuguese Ensaio sobre a Lucidez (Editorial Caminho 2004) by Margaret Jull Costa.

Farseed Pamela Sargent (Tor Teen 978-0-765-31427-7, Mar 2007, $17.95, 287pp, hc, cover by Daniel Dos Santos) [Earthseed] Young-adult SF novel, sequel to Earthseed. New hostility flares up between the divided colonists on the planet Home, 20 years after the initial settlement.

Halloweenland Al Sarrantonio (Leisure 978-0-8439-5927-7, Oct 2007, $7.99, 309pp, pb) [Orangefield] Horror novel in the Orangefield series, the first part of which was previously published in somewhat different form as novella “The Baby”, also included here with comments on both by the author.

Masters of Mars Al Sarrantonio (SFBC #1224407, Nov 2006, $14.99, 536pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Masters of Mars] Omnibus of three SF novels: Haydn of Mars (2005), Sebastian of Mars (2005), and Queen of Mars (2006). This has ISBN 978-0-7394-7659-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Sunburst Crown A. A. Sarris (Lulu.com 978-1-4116-6965-9, 2006, $22.75, 387pp, tp) Far-future SF novel. A woman falls for one of the imperial invaders with psionic powers attacking her planet. A first novel. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. A POD edition available online at [www.lulu.com].

Something Bad Richard Satterlie (Medallion Press 978-1-933836-13-3, Jul 2007, $6.99, 449pp, pb, cover by James Tampa) Horror novel. A strange little man comes to a rural town and people start dying in bizarre natural disasters.

The Devil’s Labyrinth John Saul (Ballantine 978-0-345-48703-2, Jul 2007, $25.95, 352pp, hc) Horror novel. A priest at a boarding school tries to cure troubled teens with exorcism.

In the Dark of the Night John Saul (SFBC #1216448, Sep 2006, $10.99, 324pp, hc) Reprint (Ballantine 2006) horror novel. This is similar to the Ballantine edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

In the Dark of the Night John Saul (Ballantine 978-0-345-48702-5, Jul 2007, $7.99, 390pp, pb) Reprint (Ballantine 2006) horror novel.

Imaro 2: The Quest for Cush Charles Saunders (Night Shade Books 1-59780-066-2, Jan 2007, $14.95, 214pp, tp, cover by Vince Evans) [Imaro] Alternate-Africa fantasy novel, sequel to Imaro. This is significantly revised from the 1984 DAW edition (as by Charles R. Saunders), and includes a note by the author on the changes. Night Shade Books, 1423 33rd Ave., San Francisco CA 94122; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

In Persuasion Nation George Saunders (Berkley/Riverhead 978-1-59448-242-7, Mar 2007, $14.00, 228pp, tp) Reprint (Riverhead 2006) collection of 12 stories.

The Hollow Earth Steven Savile (Bloodletting Press 978-0-9768531-8-3, Nov 2007, $15.00, 61pp, ph, cover by Daniele Serra) Chapbook horror story. This is a signed, limited edition of 300; a hardcover lettered edition of 52 was announced but not seen. Bloodletting Press, 3732 Havenhurst Ct., Modesto CA 95355; [www.bloodlettingbooks.com].

Warhammer: Retribution Steven Savile (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-8446-293-2, Apr 2007, $7.99, 409pp, pb, cover by Jeff Johnson) [Warhammer: Von Carstein] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, the third book in the Von Carstein trilogy. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (3/07) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.

In and Down Brett Alexander Savory (Brindle & Glass 978-1-897142-26-4, Oct 2007, $17.95, 219pp, tp) Horror novel with possible fantastic elements about two young brothers, one cruel, the other struggling with visions of another reality.

Rollback Robert J. Sawyer (Tor 978-0-765-31108-5, Apr 2007, $24.95, 317pp, hc) SF novel. A scientist is offered a rejuvenating rollback so she can live long enough to decode a message from aliens.

Rollback Robert J. Sawyer (SFBC #1232863, May 2007, $12.99, 317pp, hc) Reprint (Tor 2007) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Android’s Dream John Scalzi (Tor 978-0-7653-4828-9, Nov 2007, $6.99, 396pp, pb, cover by Shelley Eshkar) Reprint (Tor 2006) SF novel.

The Ghost Brigades John Scalzi (Tor 978-0-765-35406-8, May 2007, $7.99, 374pp, pb, cover by John Harris) [Old Man’s War] Reprint (Tor 2006) SF novel, sequel to Old Man’s War.

The Ghost Brigades John Scalzi (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-131-6, Nov 2007, $60.00, 240pp, hc, cover by Vincent Chong) [Old Man’s War] Reprint (Tor 2005) SF novel, with new color illustrations by Vincent Chong. This is a signed, limited edition of 400; a deluxe lettered edition of 15 ($250.00) is also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

The Last Colony John Scalzi (Tor 978-0-7653-1697-4, May 2007, $23.95, 320pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Old Man’s War] SF novel, the third in the series begun in Old Man’s War.

The Last Colony John Scalzi (SFBC #1232851, Jun 2007, $13.99, 320pp, hc, cover by John Harris) [Old Man’s War] Reprint (Tor 2007) SF novel, the third in the series begun in Old Man’s War. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Old Man’s War John Scalzi (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-130-9, Aug 2007, $60.00, 230pp, hc, cover by Vincent Chong) [Old Man’s War] Reprint (Tor 2005) SF novel, with new color illustrations by Vincent Chong. This is a signed, limited edition of 400; a lettered edition of 15 ($250.00) is also available.

The Sagan Diary John Scalzi (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-117-0, Jan 2007, $20.00, 100pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Old Man’s War] SF novella in the Old Man’s War series. A signed, leatherbound, limited edition (-118-7, $45.00) is also available.

You’re Not Fooling Anyone When You Take Your Laptop to a Coffee Shop: Scalzi on Writing John Scalzi (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-063-0, Feb 2007, $35.00, 319pp, hc) Non-fiction collection of essays on writing, publishing, and SF originally posted on Scalzi’s website. This is a signed, limited edition of 500. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

Anderson PSI Division: Sins of the Father Mitchel Scanlon (BL Publishing/Black Flame US 978-1-84416-456-1, Feb 2007, $7.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Vincent Chong) Novelization based on the 2000 A.D. comic book character. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Flame UK edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Rebellion A/S.

Warhammer 40,000: Descent of Angels Mitchel Scanlon (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-508-7, Nov 2007, $7.99, 413pp, pb, cover by Neil Roberts) [Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy] Novelization based on the universe of the roleplaying game, in the Horus Heresy subseries. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK 10/07 edition, but gives only US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.

Vampire Transgression Michael Schiefelbein (St. Martin’s Griffin 978-0-312-37439-6, Sep 2007, $14.95, 268pp, tp) [Victor Decimus] Reprint (St. Martin’s 2006) gay vampire novel, third in the Victor Decimus series begun in Vampire Vow.

Fairy Tales for Writers Lawrence Schimel (A Midsummer Night’s Press 978-0-9794208-0-1, Jun 2007, $6.50, 30pp, ph) Chapbook poetry collection of 13 poems, one a reprint, of revised fairy tales about writers and the pitfalls of publishing. A Midsummer’s Night Press, 16 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor, New York NY 10018; [www.amidsummernightspress.com].

Prime Codex Lawrence M. Schoen & Michael Livingston (Paper Golem 978-0-9795349-0-4, Jun 2007, $13.95, 205pp, tp, cover by David Ho) Anthology of 15 stories from “the hungry edge of speculative fiction.” Authors include Ruth Nestvold, Tobias S. Buckell, Jim C. Hines, and James Maxey. Paper Golem, 115 E. Roumfort Road #1, Philadelphia PA 19119.

Dance with a Vampire Ellen Schreiber (HarperCollins/Tegen Books 0-06-113223-3, Jul 2007, $15.99, 179pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Vampire Kisses] Young-adult novel, fourth in the series begun in Vampire Kisses. Raven’s plans for her prom are complicated when her brother Billy befriends a vampire. A Katherine Tegen book.

Kissing Coffins Ellen Schreiber (HarperTeen 978-0-06-077624-4, Jul 2007, $5.99, 224pp, pb, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Vampire Kisses] Reprint (HarperCollins 2005) young-adult vampire romance novel, sequel to Vampire Kisses.

Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Volume I Ellen Schreiber (HarperTeen/Tokyopop 978-0-06-134081-9, Oct 2007, $7.99, unpaginated, tp) [Vampire Kisses] Young-adult graphic novel based on the teen vampire romance series. A Katherine Tegen book.

Vampireville Ellen Schreiber (HarperTeen 978-0-06-077627-5, Jul 2007, $5.99, 232pp, pb, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Vampire Kisses] Reprint (HarperCollins 2006) young-adult vampire romance novel, third in the series begun in Vampire Kisses.

Chasing the Dead Joe Schreiber (Ballantine 978-0-345-48748-3, Oct 2007, $6.99, 247pp, pb) Reprint (Ballantine 2006) horror novel. A kidnapping ties into dark events in New England’s past.

Eat the Dark Joe Schreiber (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-48750-6, Oct 2007, $13.95, 192pp, tp) Horror novel. Hospital workers are trapped inside with a psychopathic killer who may be more than human.

Queen of Candesce Karl Schroeder (Tor 978-0-7653-1544-1, Aug 2007, $25.95, 332pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Virga] Post-singularity steampunk SF novel, the second in the Virga series. Venera Fanning lands in the nation of Spyre and starts planning revenge.

Sun of Suns Karl Schroeder (Tor 978-0-7653-5453-2, Aug 2007, $6.99, 322pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Virga] Reprint (Tor 2006) far-future SF adventure novel, the first in the Virga series.

The Neil Gaiman Reader ed. Darrell Schweitzer (Wildside Press 978-0-8095-5637-3, Dec 2006, $19.95, 223pp, tp, cover by Kirk Alberts) Non-fiction, a gathering of 19 original articles on Gaiman’s works, from comics to novels. Authors include Mike Ashley, William Alexander, and Stephen Rauch; Davey M. Snyder provides a bibliography to Gaiman’s works. This includes an index. A hardcover edition (-5625-0, $35.00) is also available. Wildside Press, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.wildsidepress.com].

The Secret History of Vampires ed. Darrell Schweitzer (DAW 978-0-7564-0410-9, Apr 2007, $7.99, 310pp, pb) Original anthology of 13 secret history stories featuring vampires. Authors include Harry Turtledove, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Brian Stableford, and Tanith Lee. This is copyrighted by Schweitzer and Martin H. Greenberg’s Tekno Books.

Hex Darieck Scott (Carroll & Graf 0-78671-764-5, Feb 2007, $16.95, 601pp, tp) Near-future dark fantasy novel. Two gay grad students turn to the supernatural to help find a friend in Miami during the riotous celebration of Fidel Castro’s death.

Boudica: Dreaming the Hound Manda Scott (Delta Spectra 978-0-385-33775-5, Apr 2007, $14.00, 415pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) [Boudica] Reprint (Bantam Press UK 2005) historical novel with fantasy elements, the third in a series about ancient British warrior queen Boudica.

Dreaming the Serpent Spear Manda Scott (Delta Spectra 978-0-385-33835-6, Apr 2007, $14.00, 445pp, tp) [Boudica] Historical novel with fantasy elements, the fourth in a series about ancient British warrior queen Boudica. First US edition (Bantam Press UK 2/06).

Thraxas and the Dance of Death Martin Scott (Baen 978-1-4165-2144-0, Aug 2007, $7.99, 262pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [Thraxas] Reprint (Orbit 2002) fantasy detective novel, the sixth in the series. Scott is a pen name for Martin Millar.

Thraxas and the Sorcerers Martin Scott (Baen 978-1-4165-2124-2, May 2007, $6.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [Thraxas] Reprint (Orbit 2001) humorous fantasy detective novel, the fifth in a series.

Thraxas at War Martin Scott (Baen 978-1-4165-5513-1, Dec 2007, $6.99, 293pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) [Thraxas] Reprint (Orbit 2003) humorous fantasy detective novel, the seventh in the series about a portly private eye in a magical city.

The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Michael Scott (Random House/Delacorte 978-0-385-73357-1, May 2007, $16.99, 375pp, hc, cover by Michael Wagner) Young-adult contemporary fantasy novel. Kids in San Francisco get caught up in the dangerous affairs of the immortal Nicholas Flamel. Simultaneous with the Doubleday UK edition.

Outrageous Fortune Tim Scott (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-38440-6, Jun 2007, $12.00, 371pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) Humorous SF novel. Dream architect Jonny X faces nightmare complications after his house is stolen. A first novel.

The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Chronology Christina Scull & Wayne G. Hammond (Houghton Mifflin 978-0-618-39102-8, Jan 2007, $50.00, 996pp, hc) Non-fiction, the first of two parts examining the life and works of Tolkien. This volume contains an in-depth, 775-page chronology of Tolkien’s life with extensive documentation, notes, primary and secondary bibliographies, genealogy, and index. Also available as part of a slipcased set (-39113-4, $100.00). First US edition (HarperCollins UK 11/06).

The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Reader’s Guide Christina Scull & Wayne G. Hammond (Houghton Mifflin 978-0-618-39101-1, Jan 2007, $50.00, 1256+xvii, hc) Non-fiction look at Tolkien’s life and works. This contains an encyclopedic reader’s guide with critical entries on Tolkien’s works, topics, and influences, as well as entries on people and places in his life. Also available as part of a boxed set (-39113-4, $100.00). First US edition (HarperCollins UK 11/06).

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