The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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A Different Flesh Harry Turtledove (Baen 0-671-87622-8, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 292pp, pb, cover by Kevin Murphy) [Sims] Reprint (Congdon & Weed 1988) alternate history SF novel, with the original introduction by Isaac Asimov.

Krispos the Emperor Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38046-0, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $5.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Romas) [Videssos: Krispos] Alternate-world historical fantasy novel, seventh book of the overall “Videssos Cycle”, and third book of the “Tale of Krispos.”

Prince of the North Harry Turtledove (Baen 0-671-87606-6, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $5.99, 457pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Gerin the Fox] Fantasy novel about a scholarly younger son forced to become a king, whose intention to rule in a civilized manner is thwarted by evil.

Werenight Harry Turtledove (Baen 0-671-72209-3, Feb ’94 [Jan ’94], $4.99, 271pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Gerin the Fox] Omnibus of two sword-&-sorcery novels, Wereblood (Belmont Tower 1979 as by Eric Iverson) and Werenight (Belmont Tower 1979 as by Eric Iverson). The text has been substantially revised, and is presented as a single continuous novel.

Worldwar: In the Balance Harry Turtledove (SFBC #03604, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $10.98, 488pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Worldwar] Reprint (Del Rey 1994) alternate-history SF novel. World War II is interrupted by an alien invasion. First part of a series. Similar to the Del Rey edition except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura Kathy Tyers (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56872-8, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $5.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1993) SF novelization based on characters from the Star Wars films. Copyrighted by Lucasfilms.

Star Wars: Truce at Bakura Kathy Tyers (SFBC #02501, Feb ’94, $7.98, 246pp, hc, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1994) sf novelization based on characters from the Star Wars films. Similar to the Bantam Spectra edition except this lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Second Vision Ralph Vallone, Jr. (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-93765-8, Aug ’94 [Jul ’94], $22.95, 455pp, hc) Ghost novel about a wealthy man who wakes up dead and stays around to find out who killed him. A first novel.

The Classic Trek Crew Book James Van Hise (Pioneer Books 1-55698-368-9, Oct ’93 [Apr ’94], $14.95, 220pp, tp) Media non-fiction, a guide to the characters from the original Star Trek series and the actors who played them.

The Deep Space Crew Book James Van Hise (Pioneer 1-55698-335-2, Jun ’94 [Jul ’94], $14.95, 193pp, tp) Media non-fiction, a guide to the crew of the Deep Space Nine station. Available from Pioneer Books, 5715 N. Balsam, Las Vegas NV 89130. Phone: 1-800-444-2524 x67.

Let’s Trek: The Budget Guide to the Federation 1995 James Van Hise (Pioneer 1-55698-336-0, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $14.95, 139pp, tp, cover by Bruce Wood) [Star Trek] A “highly unauthorized and unofficial but very useful travel guide” to the Star Trek universe.

The Trek Celebration James Van Hise (Pioneer Books 1-55698-325-5, Mar ’94, $14.95, 166pp, tp, cover by Morris Scott Dollens) [Star Trek] Media non-fiction, a collection of articles and interviews concerning the Star Trek phenomenon. Available from Pioneer Books, 5715 Balsam Rd., Las Vegas NV 89130. Phone: 1-800-444-2524x67.

Trek in the 24th Century: The Next Generation and Deep Space James Van Hise (Pioneer 1-55698-338-7, Sep ’94 [Dec ’94], $14.95, 164pp, tp, cover by Bruce Wood) [Star Trek] Media-related non-fiction. Examines connections between the original Star Trek and its spin-offs, and their different portrayals of the Star Trek universe.

Trek Versus Next Generation James Van Hise (Pioneer Books 1-55698-370-0, Nov ’93 [Jun ’94], $14.95, 248pp, tp) [Star Trek] Media non-fiction, a comparison of the original series and Star Trek, the Next Generation. This has a 1993 copyright date but was not seen until now.

Trek: The Next Generation, Third Edition James Van Hise (Pioneer Books 1-55698-353-0, Mar ’94, $14.95, 268pp, tp, cover by Morris Scott Dollens) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Media non-fiction, a guide to Trek, the Next Generation. A revised and expanded third edition of an earlier Pioneer book, including an episode guide through the sixth season and a new interview with Brent Spiner. Available from Pioneer Books, 5715 Balsam Rd., Las Vegas NV 89130. Phone: 1-800-444-2524x67.

Deep Space Nine: A Celebration ed. James Van Hise (Pioneer 1-55698-330-1, Jun ’94 [Jul ’94], $14.95, 189pp, tp) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine] Media non-fiction, a collection of articles and interviews about the Star Trek spinoff. Available from Pioneer Books, 5715 N. Balsam Rd., Las Vegas NV 89130. Phone: 1-800-444-2524 x67.

The Next Generation Tribute Book 2 ed. James Van Hise (Pioneer 1-55698-329-8, May ’94 [Jul ’94], $14.95, 171pp, tp) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Media non-fiction, a collection of articles and commentary on various aspects of STNG. Available from Pioneer Books, 5715 N. Balsam, Las Vegas NV 89130. Phone 1-800-444-2524 x67.

Pulp Heroes of the Thirties ed. James Van Hise (Midnight Graffiti, Mar ’94, $14.95, 168pp, tp, cover by Martin Cannon) Non-fiction, a collection of essays about ’30s pulp heroes, plus two original stories, one featuring The Spider. Available from Midnight Graffiti, PO Box 2546, Yucca Valley CA 92286.

The Dying Earth Jack Vance (Underwood-Miller 0-88733-192-0, Sep ’94, $60.00, 186pp, hc, cover by George Barr) [Dying Earth] Reissue (Hillman 1950) classic collection of connected stories. This is a 500-copy signed slipcased limited edition, illustrated by George Barr. This is a reprint of the first Underwood-Miller book issued in 1976. Order from Underwood Books, PO Box 1607, Grass Valley CA 95945. Credit card orders: 800-777-8499.

Throy Jack Vance (Tor 0-812-51140-9, May ’94 [Apr ’94], $4.99, 255pp, pb, cover by Vincent DiFate) [Gaean Reach: Cadwal] Reprint (Underwood-Miller 1992) sf novel, third book of the “Cadwal Chronicles”.

Superheroes ed. John Varley & Ricia Mainhardt (Ace 0-441-00137-8, Jan ’95 [Dec ’94], $12.00, 373pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) Original anthology of 25 stories about all-new superheroes created by authors including Alan Dean Foster, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Roger Zelazny, and Dennis O’Neil, with an introduction and story by John Varley.

La Maravilla Alfredo Vea, Jr. (Penguin/Plume 0-452-27160-6, Apr ’94 [Mar ’94], $9.95, 305pp, tp, cover by John Collier) Reprint (Dutton 1993) literary fantasy novel about a boy growing up in Arizona who encounters the mythical dog spirit that leads men’s souls to the land of the dead.

The Mysterious Island Jules Verne (Bantam 0-553-21434-9, Aug ’94, $3.95, 214pp, pb) [Nemo] Reprint (Bantam 1970) classic SF novel, translated and abridged by Lowell Bair. Originally published in French (1878).

The Wolf of Winter Paula Volsky (SFBC #03086, May ’94 [Apr ’94], $9.98, 357pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1993) quasi-historical fantasy novel set in a Russian-like kingdom, where a beautiful girl matches wits with her necromancer uncle and the ruler of the dead. First hardcover edition. This edition has new cover art, lacks an ISBN and price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Wolf of Winter Paula Volsky (Bantam Spectra 0-553-56879-5, Jan ’95 [Dec ’94], $5.99, 499pp, pb, cover by George Bush) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1993) quasi-historical fantasy novel of necromancy in a frozen land.

The Pale Companion Kenneth Von Gunden (Ace 0-441-00064-9, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $4.99, 266pp, pb, cover by Dave Dorman) SF novel of a battle between cyborg secret agents.

Slaughterhouse Five Kurt Vonnegut (Delacorte 0-385-31208-3, Mar ’94 [Apr ’94], $22.50, 205pp, hc) Reissue (Delacorte 1969) classic anti-war sf novel. This is a special 25th Anniversary edition with a new introduction by the author.

Star Trek, the Next Generation: Starfleet Academy #4: Capture the Flag John Vornholt (Pocket Minstrel 0-671-87998-7, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $3.99, 114pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Star Trek, the Next Generation] Young-adult Star Trek novelization, with illustrations by Todd Cameron Hamilton. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #8: Antimatter John Vornholt (Pocket 0-671-88560-X, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.50, 276pp, pb) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: Generations John Vornholt (Pocket Minstrel 0-671-51901-8, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $3.99, 115pp, tp) [Star Trek] Young-adult Star Trek novelization of the movie, with eight pages of color photos. Copyright by Paramount Pictures.

Wild Palms: The Teleplay Bruce Wagner (St. Martin’s 0-312-10616-5, Jan ’94 [Feb ’94], $13.95, 260pp, tp) Screenplay of the Oliver Stone sf TV miniseries, with a foreword by William Gibson.

The Year’s Best Horror Stories: XXII ed. Karl Edward Wagner (DAW 0-88677-645-7, Nov ’94 [Oct ’94], $5.99, 351pp, pb, cover by Les Edwards) Best-of-the-year anthology of 31 horror stories, with an introducton by the editor.

Great Tales of Terror and the Supernatural ed. Phyllis Cerf Wagner & Herbert Wise (Random House Modern Library 0-679-60128-7, Oct ’94 [Nov ’94], $21.00, 1034pp, hc, cover by Fuseli) Reprint (Modern Library 1944) anthology of 52 classic horror stories by authors including Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, O. Henry, H.G. Wells, and H.P. Lovecraft, with introduction and notes by the editors.

Damn Yankees Douglas Wallop (W.W. Norton 0-393-31266-6, Jul ’94 [Jun ’94], $10.00, 250pp, tp) Reprint (Norton 1954 as The Year the Yankees Lost the Penant) baseball fantasy novel.

The Crying for a Vision Walter Wangerin, Jr. (Simon & Schuster 0-671-79911-8, Oct ’94 [Dec ’94], $16.00, 279pp, hc, cover by E. B. Lewis) Young-adult contemporary American Indian coming-of-age fantasy novel.

Perimeter One Adventures #1: The Misenberg Accelerator David Ward (Thomas Nelson 0-8407-9235-2, Sep ’94, $4.99, 162pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Perimeter One Adventures] Young-adult SF novel. The Graham family finds danger on the Perimeter One space station.

Perimeter One Adventures #2: The SHONN Project David Ward (Thomas Nelson 0-8407-9236-0, Sep ’94, $4.99, 162pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Perimeter One Adventures] Young-adult SF novel. The Graham family innocently helps develop an artificial intelligence used for crime.

Perimeter One Adventures #3: Out of Time David Ward (Thomas Nelson 0-8407-9237-9, Nov ’94, $4.99, 159pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Perimeter One Adventures] Young-adult Christian SF novel. The Graham family gets caught up in a time experiment gone wrong.

Perimeter One Adventures #4: The Mines of Venus David Ward (Thomas Nelson 0-8407-9238-7, Nov ’94, $4.99, 161pp, tp, cover by Catherine Huerta) [Perimeter One Adventures] Young-adult Christian SF novel. The Graham family fight evil spirits on Venus.

Changing Fate Elisabeth Waters (DAW 0-88677-608-2, Apr ’94 [Mar ’94], $4.99, 240pp, pb, cover by John Howe) Fantasy novel of a shapechanging woman who must learn to survive after being forced out into the world following the death of her father. A first novel.

Out of This World Lawrence Watt-Evans (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37245-X, Mar ’94 [Feb ’94], $20.00, 307pp, hc, cover by Peter Peebles) [Three Worlds] Fantasy novel about the suburbs being encroached upon by a portal to a magical world and crashlanding aliens. First book of the “Three Worlds” trilogy.

Out of This World Lawrence Watt-Evans (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39114-4, Dec ’94 [Nov ’94], $5.99, 378pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) [Three Worlds] Reprint (Ballantine Del Rey 1994) science fantasy novel, first in the “Three Worlds” trilogy.

Split Heirs Lawrence Watt-Evans & Esther M. Friesner (Tor 0-812-52029-7, Jun ’94 [May ’94], $4.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Walter Velez) Reprint (Tor 1993) humorous fantasy novel of royal triplets who bring bedlam to the kingdom.

Lighthouse Horrors ed. Charles G. Waugh, Martin H. Greenberg & Jenny-Lynn Azarian (Down East Books 0-89272-340-8, Sep ’93 [Aug ’94], $11.95, 256pp, tp, cover by Chris Van Dusen) Anthology of 17 horror/dark fantasy stories involving lighthouses, with an introduction by Charles G. Waugh. This has a 1993 copyright date, but was not seen until now.

The Mennyms Sylvia Waugh (Morrow Greenwillow 0-688-13070-4, Apr ’94 [Aug ’94], $14.00, 213pp, hc, cover by Richard Ross) [Mennyms] Young-adult fantasy novel about a family hiding the fact that they’re not quite human. A first novel. First American edition (Julia McRae 1993).

Honor Harrington #3: The Short Victorious War David Weber (Baen 0-671-87596-5, Apr ’94 [Mar ’94], $5.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Laurence Schwinger) [Honor Harrington] Sf adventure novel, third book of a series about a female starship commander in the tradition of the “Horatio Hornblower” series.

Honor Harrington #4: Field of Dishonor David Weber (Baen 0-671-87624-4, Oct ’94 [Sep ’94], $5.99, 367pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Honor Harrington] SF adventure novel, fourth book of a series about a female starship commander in the tradition of the “Horatio Hornblower” series.

The Winter Prince Elizabeth E. Wein (Baen 0-671-87621-X, Sep ’94 [Aug ’94], $4.99, 202pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Winter Prince] Reprint (Atheneum 1993) young-adult historical Arthurian novel based on Welsh versions of the legends.

A Logical Magician Robert Weinberg (Ace 0-441-00059-2, Apr ’94 [Mar ’94], $4.99, 232pp, pb, cover by Peter Scanlan) [Today’s Sorcery] Occult fantasy novel in the Unknown style. A college grad’s first job is helping Merlin track down a demon on the streets of Chicago.

100 Creepy Little Creatures ed. Robert Weinberg, Stefan R. Dziemianowicz & Martin H. Greenberg (Barnes & Noble 1-56619-511-X, Aug ’94, $7.98, 585pp, hc, cover by Kevin McGuinness) Anthology of 100 dark fantasy and horror stories featuring monsters, seven apparently original, with an introduction by Stefan R. Dziemianowicz. This is an instant remainder edition.

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