The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Reunion John Gribbin & Marcus Chown (Gollancz 0-575-05280-5, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], £3.99, 285pp, pb, cover by David Farren) [Double Planet] Reprint (Gollancz 1991) sf novel.

Doctor Who: Mawdryn Undead Peter Grimwade (Target 0-426-19393-8, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], £2.99, 119pp, pb, cover by Alister Pearson) [Doctor Who] Reissue (W.H. Allen 1983) young-adult sf novelization. Volume 82 in the series. This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $4.95.

Cristobel Diane Guest (Fontana 0-00-637780-7, Nov ’92, £4.99, 300pp, pb) Gothic thriller with a dash of ghosts and voodoo.

Forbidden Garden Diane Guest (Fontana 0-00-647052-1, Jan ’92, £3.99, 320pp, pb) Reprint (Bantam 1987) horror novel. [First U.K. edition]

Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time James Gurney (Dorling Kindersley 0-7513-7000-2, Sep ’92, £15.00, 159pp, hc) [Dinotopia] Illustrated fantasy novel about a world where humans and dinosaurs live together. Recommended (PSP). Simultaneous with US (Turner) edition.

Dangerous Journeys: The Anubis Murders Gary Gygax (Roc UK 0-14-017558-X, Oct ’92, £4.99, 299pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Dangerous Journeys] Reprint (Roc 1992) fantasy novelization. Volume one in the series. [First U.K. edition]

Great Irish Stories of the Supernatural ed. Peter Haining (Souvenir Press 0-285-63107-1, Oct ’92, £15.99, 378pp, hc) Anthology of 28 Irish supernatural stories.

Dinosaur Junction Ann Halam (Orchard 1-85213-369-4, Jul ’92, £4.99, 188pp, tp, cover by Bob Harvey) Young-adult fantasy novel.

The Skybreaker Ann Halam (Puffin 0-14-034857-3, Aug ’92 [Sep ’92], £3.99, 208pp, pb, cover by Paul Finn) [Inland] Reprint (Orchard 1990) young-adult fantasy novel. Volume three in the “Inland” trilogy.

Worlds Joe Haldeman (NEL 0-450-57405-9, Nov ’92, £4.99, 239pp, pb) [Worlds] Reprint (Viking 1981) sf novel. Volume one in the “Worlds” trilogy.

Worlds Apart Joe Haldeman (NEL 0-450-57406-7, Nov ’92, £4.99, 227pp, pb) [Worlds] Reprint (Viking 1983) sf novel. Volume two in the “Worlds” trilogy.

Worlds Enough and Time Joe Haldeman (NEL 0-450-57403-2, Nov ’92, £15.99, 332pp, hc) [Worlds] Reprint (Morrow 1992) sf novel. Volume three in the “Worlds” trilogy. [First U.K. edition]

Magicians of the Night Barbara Hambly (HarperCollins UK 0-00-223915-9, Jul ’92, £8.99, 349pp, tp, cover by Stephen Bradbury) [Sun-Cross] Reprint (Del Rey 1992 as The Magicians of Night) fantasy novel. Volume two in the “Sun-cross” series. [First U.K. edition]

The Rainbow Abyss Barbara Hambly (Grafton 0-586-21300-7, Aug ’92, £4.99, 188pp, pb, cover by Stephen Bradbury) [Sun-Cross] Reprint (Grafton 1991) fantasy novel. Volume one of the “Sun-cross” series.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Nightshade Laurell Hamilton (Titan 1-85286-426-5, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], £3.99, 276pp, pb) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Sf novelization. Simultaneous with the US (Pocket Books) edition.

Sapphire and Steel P. J. Hammond (Virgin 0-352-30514-2, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], £3.99, 135pp, pb) Reprint (Star 1979) novelization of the sf TV series. This edition has a new introduction by the author.

Æstival Tide Elizabeth Hand (Bantam UK 0-553-40350-8, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], £4.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Mark Harrison) [Winterlong] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1992) fantasy novel. Sequel to Winterlong. [First U.K. edition]

The Evil Seed Joanne Harris (Warner UK 0-7515-0008-9, Sep ’92, £4.99, 425pp, pb) Horror novel. This is a first novel.

Fatherland Robert Harris (Hutchinson 0-09-174827-5, 1992 [Nov ’92], £14.99, 372pp, hc) Thriller set in a world where the Nazis won the Second World War.

The Hoodoo Man Steve Harris (Headline 0-7472-0518-3, Jun ’92 [May ’92], £15.99, 405pp, hc, cover by Steve Crisp) Horror novel about a young boy brought back from the dead.

The Hoodoo Man Steve Harris (Headline 0-7472-3827-8, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], £5.99, 626pp, pb, cover by Steve Crisp) Reprint (Headline 1992) horror novel.

Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Tasteless Pleasure Harry Harrison & David Bischoff (Gollancz 0-575-05248-1, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], £3.99, 213pp, pb, cover by Michael W. Kaluta & Steve Fastner) [Bill the Galactic Hero] Reprint (Avon 1991) humorous sf novel. Volume four in the “Bill, the Galactic Hero” series.

Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of the Hippies from Hell Harry Harrison & David Bischoff (Gollancz 0-575-04983-9, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], £14.99, 214pp, hc, cover by Mark Pacella) [Bill the Galactic Hero] Reprint (Avon 1991 as Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Ten Thousand Bars) humorous sf novel. Volume six in the “Bill, the Galactic Hero” series. [First U.K. edition]

Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Zombie Vampires Harry Harrison & Jack C. Haldeman, II (Gollancz 0-575-04982-0, Feb ’92, £14.99, 217pp, hc, cover by Michael W. Kaluta & Steven Fastner) [Bill the Galactic Hero] Reprint (Avon 1991) humorous sf novel. This is the first hardcover edition. Volume five in the “Bill, the Galactic Hero” series. [First U.K. edition]

Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Zombie Vampires Harry Harrison & Jack C. Haldeman, II (Gollancz 0-575-05320-8, Oct ’92, £3.99, 217pp, pb, cover by Michael W. Kaluta & Steve Fastner) [Bill the Galactic Hero] Reprint (Avon 1991) humorous sf novel. Volume five in the “Bill, the Galactic Hero” series.

The Turing Option Harry Harrison & Marvin Minsky (Viking UK 0-670-83127-1, Oct ’92, £8.99, 422pp, tp, cover by George Snow) Reprint (Warner 1992) sf novel about Artificial Intelligence. A hardcover edition (-84528-0, £15.99) is also available. [First U.K. edition]

The Course of the Heart M. John Harrison (Gollancz 0-575-03891-8, Jun ’92, £14.99, 216pp, hc, cover by Dave McKean) Literary fantasy novel.

The Course of the Heart M. John Harrison (TSP #846, Dec ’92 [1992], £7.99, 216pp, tp, cover by Dave McKean) Reprint (Gollancz 1992) bookclub edition of the above. [Not seen]

Mother Earth, Father Sky Sue Harrison (Bantam UK 0-553-40487-3, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], £3.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Chris Collingwood) [Mother Earth, Father Sky] Reprint (Doubleday 1990) prehistoric fantasy novel.

My Sister the Moon Sue Harrison (Doubleday UK 0-385-40258-9, Aug ’92 [Jul ’92], £14.99, 449pp, hc, cover by Chris Collingwood) [Mother Earth, Father Sky] Reprint (Doubleday 1992) prehistoric fantasy novel. Sequel to Mother Earth, Father Sky. [First U.K. edition]

Jizz John Hart (Black Swan 0-552-99487-1, Apr ’92, £5.99, 285pp, tp, cover by P. J. Lynch) Literary sf novel set in 21st-century Brighton.

The Dark Descent: A Fabulous, Formless Darkness ed. David G. Hartwell (Grafton 0-586-21378-3, May ’92 [Jun ’92], £4.99, 704pp, pb, cover by Colin Thomas) Reprint (Tor 1987 as part of The Dark Descent) anthology of 17 horror stories, with introductory notes by Hartwell placing each in context. Recommended (PSP).

Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon Brian Hayles (Target 0-426-11498-1, Jun ’92, £2.99, 142pp, pb, cover by Alister Pearson) [Doctor Who] Reissue (Target 1974) young-adult sf novelization. Volume 13 in the series. This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $4.95.

The Black Cauldron William Heinesen (Dedalus 0-946626-97-9, Jul ’92 [Jun ’92], £8.99, 363pp, tp, cover by William Heinesen) Magic realism novel. First translation from the Danish, Den Sorte Gryde (1949), by W. Glyn Jones. A hardcover edition (-98-7, £18.99) was announced but not seen.

Stranger in a Strange Land Robert A. Heinlein (NEL 0-450-54742-6, Mar ’92 [Feb ’92], £6.99, 655pp, pb) Reprint (Putnam 1991) sf novel. This is the ‘original’ text before it was cut for the Putnam 1961 edition and includes a preface by Virginia Heinlein.

The Fog James Herbert (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-56876-3, Mar ’92, £14.99, 234pp, hc) Reprint (NEL 1975) horror novel. This includes the foreword from the 1988 NEL edition.

The Jonah James Herbert (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-56877-1, Mar ’92 [Dec ’92], £15.99, 281pp, hc) Reprint (NEL 1981) horror novel.

Portent James Herbert (Hodder & Stoughton 0-340-50910-4, Nov ’92 [Oct ’92], £14.99, 385pp, hc, cover by James Herbert) Sf/horror novel about a rash of ecological disasters heralding the end of the world.

The Fantasy Art Techniques of Tim Hildebrandt Tim Hildebrandt & Jack E. Norton (Paper Tiger 1-85028-161-0, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], £10.95, 159pp, tp) Collection of artwork by Tim Hildebrandt, with text by Jack E. Norton, a foreword by Boris Vallejo, and an afterword by Alan Dean Foster. Recommended (PSP).

The Mist in the Mirror Susan Hill (Sinclair-Stevenson 1-85619-167-2, Oct ’92, £13.99, 185pp, hc, cover by John Atkinson Grimshaw) Literary ghost novel.

Seventh Heaven Alice Hoffman (Virago 1-85381-263-3, Apr ’92, £5.99, 256pp, tp) Reprint (Putnam’s 1990) mainstream novel about a suburban neighbourhood and featuring a telepathic baby.

High Aztech Ernest Hogan (Mandarin 0-7493-1070-7, Jun ’92, £3.99, 247pp, pb, cover by Lee Gibbons) Reprint (Tor 1992) sf novel about an Aztec revival in the 21st century. [First U.K. edition]

Entoverse James P. Hogan (Orbit 1-85723-002-7, Mar ’92, £14.99, 488pp, hc, cover by Fred Gambino) [Giants] Reprint (Del Rey 1991) sf novel. Volume four in the “Giants” series. [First U.K. edition]

The Bone Forest Robert Holdstock (Grafton 0-586-21292-2, May ’92, £4.50, 268pp, pb, cover by Geoff Taylor) Reprint (Grafton 1991) collection of eight fantasy stories, including the title novella that forms a prequel to Mythago Wood, illustrated by Geoff Taylor.

The Fetch Robert Holdstock (Warner UK 0-7515-0084-4, Sep ’92, £4.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) Reprint (Orbit 1991) horror novel about a child who can “fetch” things from any point in space or time. Recommended (PSP).

Flying Dutch Tom Holt (Orbit 1-8572-3017-5, Jun ’92, £4.50, 252pp, pb, cover by Josh Kirby) [Who’s Afraid of Beowulf] Reprint (Orbit 1991) humorous fantasy novel about the Flying Dutchman.

Ye Gods! Tom Holt (Orbit 1-85723-016-7, Jun ’92, £13.99, 296pp, hc, cover by Josh Kirby) Humorous fantasy novel about the 20th century offspring of the god Jupiter and a suburban housewife. Recommended (PSP).

Duncton Rising William Horwood (HarperCollins UK 0-00-223941-8, Oct ’92, £14.99, 499pp, hc, cover by John Barber) [Duncton] Animal fantasy novel about moles. Volume two of “The Book of Silence”. Volume five in the “Duncton” series.

Duncton Tales William Horwood (Fontana Overseas 0-00-647218-4, 1992 [Apr ’92], £4.99, 588pp, pb, cover by John Barber) [Duncton] Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1991) animal fantasy novel about moles. Volume one of “The Book of Silence”. Volume four in the “Duncton” series. This is an “Open Market” edition and is available only in non-English-speaking countries.

Duncton Tales William Horwood (Fontana 0-00-647218-4, Oct ’92, £4.99, 588pp, pb, cover by John Barber) [Duncton] Reprint (HarperCollins UK 1991) animal fantasy novel about moles. Volume one of “The Book of Silence”. Volume four in the “Duncton” series.

Doctor Who - The Sixties David J. Howe, Mark Stammers & Stephen James Walker (Doctor Who Books 1-85227-420-4, Oct ’92 [Sep ’92], £14.99, 168pp, hc) [Doctor Who] Remarkable reference book looking at all aspects of the Doctor Who TV series during the Sixties from ratings to merchandising. Recommended for fans.

Doctor Who: The Handbook: The Fourth Doctor David J. Howe, Mark Stammers & Stephen James Walker (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20369-0, Dec ’92 [Nov ’92], £3.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Alister Pearson) [Doctor Who] Reference book about the Doctor Who TV series. This is the first in a series of seven books looking at the series in considerable depth. Recommended (PSP). This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $5.95.

A Friend Beyond the Stars Donald E. W. Howells (Meeting House Press 0-906734-02-9, Aug ’92 [Oct ’92], £5.00, 100pp, ph) [Deus ex Machina] Sf novel about an alien visit to England in search of God. Volume one in “Deus ex Machina”.

Mission Earth, Vol. 7: Voyage of Vengeance L. Ron Hubbard (New Era 1-870451-13-9, Mar ’92, £4.50, 423pp, pb) [Mission Earth] Reprint (Bridge 1987) sf novel.

Crisis on Conshelf Ten Monica Hughes (Teens 0-7497-0894-8, Apr ’92, £2.99, 144pp, pb, cover by Stuart Hughes) [Crisis on Conshelf Ten] Reissue (Copp Clark 1975) young-adult sf novel.

The Crystal Drop Monica Hughes (Methuen 0-416-18852-4, Feb ’92 [Jan ’92], £9.99, 177pp, hc, cover by Mike Posen) Young-adult sf novel set twenty years in the future in a world devastated by drought.

Devil on My Back Monica Hughes (Mammoth 0-7497-0216-8, Feb ’92, £2.50, 170pp, pb, cover by Stuart Hughes) [Arc One] Reissue (Julia MacRae 1984) young-adult sf novel.

The Guardian of Isis Monica Hughes (Mammoth 0-7497-0214-1, Jan ’92, £2.99, 140pp, pb, cover by Brian Salmon) [Isis] Reissue (Hamish Hamilton 1981) young-adult sf novel. Volume two in the “Isis” series.

Invitation to the Game Monica Hughes (Mammoth 0-7497-0953-7, Jul ’92, £2.99, 179pp, pb, cover by Mike Posen) Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 1990) young-adult sf novel.

Ring-Rise Ring-Set Monica Hughes (Mammoth 0-7497-0785-2, Apr ’92, £2.99, 122pp, pb, cover by Terry Oakes) Reissue (Julia MacRae 1982) young-adult sf novel.

Sandwriter Monica Hughes (Mammoth 0-7497-0908-1, Jul ’92, £2.99, 159pp, pb, cover by Brian Salmon) [Sandwriter] Reissue (Julia MacRae 1985) young-adult sf novel.

Space Trap Monica Hughes (Mammoth 0-7497-0907-3, May ’92, £2.99, 153pp, pb, cover by Mike Posen) Reprint (Toronto: Greenwood 1983) young-adult sf novel.

The Tomorrow City Monica Hughes (Mammoth 0-7497-0212-5, Jan ’92, £2.99, 137pp, pb, cover by Mike Posen) Reissue (Hamish Hamilton 1978) young-adult sf novel.

Doctor Who: The Silurians Malcolm Hulke (Target 0-426-20382-8, Aug ’92, £2.99, 158pp, pb, cover by Alister Pearson) [Doctor Who] Reissue (Target 1974 as Doctor Who and The Cave Monsters) young-adult sf novelization. Volume nine in the series. This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $4.95.

Cat’s Cradle: Witch Mark Andrew Hunt (Doctor Who Books 0-426-20368-2, Jun ’92, £3.99, 256pp, pb, cover by Peter Elson) [Doctor Who] Original novel based on the Doctor Who TV series. Volume three in the trilogy. This is a world-wide edition and is available in the US for $5.95.

Red Stains ed. Jack Hunter (Creation Press 1-871592-08-9, Jul ’92, £5.95, 137pp, tp) Original horror anthology.

Captives Shaun Hutson (Warner UK 0-7515-0004-6, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], £4.99, 434pp, pb, cover by Mark Taylor) Reprint (Macdonald 1991) horror novel.

Heathen Shaun Hutson (Little, Brown UK 0-356-20265-8, Sep ’92 [Aug ’92], £14.99, 311pp, hc) Horror novel about a secret book of Black Magic.

La-Bas (Down There) J. K. Huysmans (Dedalus 0-946626-85-5, May ’92 [Apr ’92], £7.99, 291pp, tp, cover by Antoine Wiertz) Reissue (Boni 1924) literary horror novel about Satanism, with an introduction and chronology by Robert Irwin.

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