The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1984-1998

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Moon Handbook: A 21st-Century Travel Guide Carl Koppeschaar (Moon Publications 1-56691-066-8, 1996 [Feb ’96], $10.00, 141pp, tp) Astronomical non-fiction with fictional elements, a guide to travel on the moon in the year 2020. Translated from the Dutch (1993 as De Maan (Dominicus reisgids)) by Susan Massotty. Order from Moon Publications, Box 3030, Chico CA 95927.

Dean Koontz: A Critical Companion Joan G. Kotker (Greenwood Press 0-313-29528-X, Aug ’96 [Oct ’96], $29.95, 184pp, hc) Non-fiction, critical guide with bibliography, and an index. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800. [Dean R. Koontz]

The Bear Went Over the Mountain William Kotzwinkle (Doubleday 0-385-48428-3, Oct ’96, $22.50, 307pp, hc, cover by Peter de Seve) Fantasy publishing satire and talking animal story. A bear finds a professor’s lost manuscript, and makes himself a bestselling author — while the professor starts turning into a bear.

Fata Morgana William Kotzwinkle (Marlowe & Company 1-56924-787-0, 1996 [Nov ’96], $12.95, 209pp, tp, cover by Joe Servello) Reprint (Knopf; Hutchinson 1977) fantasy mystery novel. Available from Marlowe & Co, 632 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York NY 10012; http://www.marlowepub.com.

Tales from the Empty Notebook William Kotzwinkle (Marlowe & Company 1-56924-786-2, 1996 [Sep ’96], $7.95, 154pp, tp, cover by Joe Servello) Collection of four fantasy stories, with a frame story about a magic notebook. Available from Marlowe & Co, 632 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York NY 10012; http://www.marlowepub.com.

Dark Destiny III: Children of Dracula ed. Edward E. Kramer (White Wolf 1-56504-813-X, Oct ’96, $21.99, 398pp, hc, cover by Bernie Wrightson) [World of Darkness] Original anthology of 21 horror stories, third in the “Dark Destiny” anthology series very loosely based on the “World of Darkness” role-playing games. Authors include S.P. Somtow, Esther M. Friesner, David Bischoff, and Richard Lee Byers.

Dark Destiny: Proprietors of Fate ed. Edward E. Kramer (White Wolf 1-56504-816-4, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $5.99, 452pp, pb, cover by Mike Mignola) [World of Darkness] Reprint (White Wolf 1995) original anthology, second in the “Dark Destiny” anthology series very loosely based on “The World of Darkness” games.

Pawn of Chaos ed. Edward E. Kramer (White Wolf 1-56504-933-0, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $14.99, 400pp, tp, cover by Chris Moeller) Original anthology of 23 dark fantasy stories set in the multiverse of Michael Moorcock. There is a new story by Moorcock, as well as the introduction. Authors include Nancy A. Collins, John Shirley, and Don Webb.

Elric: Tales of the White Wolf ed. Edward E. Kramer & Richard Gilliam (White Wolf 1-56504-174-7, Mar ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 558pp, pb, cover by Brom) [Elric] Reprint (White Wolf 1994) anthology of 24 stories based on Michael Moorcock’s character.

Tombs ed. Edward E. Kramer & Peter Crowther (White Wolf 1-56504-906-3, Jul ’96, $5.99, 546pp, pb) Reprint (White Wolf 1995) original anthology of 22 horror stories.

Realms of Arkania: The Lioness Ina Kramer (Prima/Proteus 0-7615-0477-X, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $5.99, 300pp, pb) [Realms of Arkania] Fantasy novelization based on the computer game from Sirtech Software. Translated from the German (Heyne 1995 as Die Loewin von Neetha) by Amy Katherine Kile. Translation copyrighted by Prima Publishing.

Realms of Arkania: The Sacrifice Ina Kramer (Prima/Proteus 0-7615-0476-1, Sep ’96, $5.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Oliver Frey) [Realms of Arkania] Fantasy novelization based on the computer game from Sirtech Software. Book two in the “Saga of Brave Thalionmel”. Translated from the German (Heyne 1995 as Thalionmels Opfer) by Amy Katherine Kile. Translation copyrighted by Prima Publishing.

World of Darkness: Strange City ed. Staley Krause & Stewart Wieck (HarperPrism 0-06-105668-5, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.50, 306pp, pb) [World of Darkness] Anthology of 14 stories of dark fantasy taken from previous White Wolf anthologies, loosely based on the role-playing games. Authors include S.P. Somtow, Scott Ciencin, and Richard Lee Byers. Copyrighted by White Wolf Fiction.

Beggars and Choosers Nancy Kress (Tor 0-812-55010-2, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.99, 378pp, pb) [Beggars in Spain] Reprint (Tor 1994) SF novel of an isolated community of mutants in a dystopian near future, a sequel to Beggars in Spain.

Beggars Ride Nancy Kress (Tor 0-312-85817-5, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $23.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Tom Canty) [Beggars in Spain] SF novel. Third in the world of the Hugo and Nebula-nominated Beggars in Spain.

Prince of Shadows Susan Krinard (Bantam 0-553-56777-2, Aug ’96 [Jul ’96], $5.99, 374pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Prince of Wolves] Romantic werewolf novel, sequel to Prince of Wolves.

Star Wars: Before the Storm Michael P. Kube-McDowell (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57273-3, Apr ’96 [Mar ’96], $5.99, 309pp, pb, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Star Wars novelization, book one in The Black Fleet Crisis. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Shield of Lies Michael P. Kube-McDowell (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57277-6, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $5.99, 338pp, pb, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Star Wars novelization, book two in The Black Fleet Crisis. An export edition (0-553-84010-X) was announced but not seen. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Tyrant’s Test Michael P. Kube-McDowell (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57275-X, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 366pp, pb, cover by Drew Struzan) [Star Wars] Star Wars novelization, book three in The Black Fleet Crisis. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Two Crowns For America Katherine Kurtz (Bantam Spectra 0-553-07562-4, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $22.95, 375pp, hc, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft) Historical novel with fantasy elements. Jacobites, Masonic ritual, and a secret organization of men with special powers help guide George Washington and the American Revolution.

Dagger Magic Katherine Kurtz & Deborah Turner Harris (Ace 0-441-00304-4, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $5.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Joe Burleson) [Adam Sinclair] Reprint (Ace 1995) dark fantasy detective novel of Nazi and Tibetan magic, fourth in “The Adept” series.

Death of an Adept Katherine Kurtz & Deborah Turner Harris (Ace 0-441-00367-2, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $21.95, 454pp, hc, cover by Joe Burleson) [Adam Sinclair] Dark fantasy detective novel, fifth in “The Adept” series.

Tegne: Soul Warrior Richard La Plante (Tor 0-812-55270-9, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $6.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) [Tegne] Reprint (Sphere 1988 as Tegne: Warlord of Zendow) martial arts novel. An international mass market edition with the same data appeared in April.

The Eagle and the Nightingales Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-87706-2, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $5.99, 410pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Bardic Voices] Reprint (Baen 1995) fantasy novel, book three in the “Bardic Voices” series.

The Fire Rose Mercedes Lackey (Baen 0-671-87750-X, Nov ’96 [Oct ’96], $6.99, 433pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) Reprint (Baen 1995) gothic fantasy novel.

Firebird Mercedes Lackey (Tor 0-312-85812-4, Dec ’96 [Nov ’96], $24.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Vladimir Nenov) Fantasy novel based on the Russian fairy tale.

Magic’s Pawn Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-352-0, Oct ’96 [Dec ’96], $4.99, 349pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar: Last Herald Mage] Reissue (DAW 1989) fantasy novel, book one of “The Last Herald-Mage”. 11th printing.

Magic’s Price Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-426-8, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 351pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar: Last Herald Mage] Reissue (DAW 1990) fantasy novel, book three of “The Last Herald-Mage”. Eighth printing.

Magic’s Promise Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-401-2, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 320pp, pb, cover by Jody Lee) [Valdemar: Last Herald Mage] Reissue (DAW 1989) fantasy novel, book 2 of “The Last Herald-Mage”. Ninth printing.

Storm Breaking Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-713-5, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $21.95, 435pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Storms] Fantasy novel, book three of “The Mage Storms” trilogy. Illustrated by Larry Dixon.

Storm Breaking Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #14437, Dec ’96, $10.98, 386pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Storms] Reprint (DAW 1996) fantasy novel, book three of “The Mage Storms” trilogy. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Storm Rising Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-712-7, Oct ’96 [Sep ’96], $5.99, 412pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Storms] Reprint (DAW; Millennium 1995) fantasy novel, book two of “The Mage Storms” trilogy. Valdemar must unite enemies to fight magic storms.

The Silver Gryphon Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-684-8, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $21.95, 322pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Wars] Fantasy novel, book three of “The Mage Wars” trilogy, part of the “Valdemar” series.

The Silver Gryphon Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (SFBC #11639, Jun ’96 [May ’96], $8.98, 322pp, hc, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Wars] Reprint (DAW 1996) fantasy novel, book three of “The Mage Wars” trilogy, part of the “Valdemar” series. This is similar to the DAW edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The White Gryphon Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon (DAW 0-88677-682-1, Mar ’96 [Feb ’96], $5.99, 399pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar: Mage Wars] Reprint (DAW 1995) fantasy novel, book two of “The Mage Wars” trilogy, part of the “Valdemar” series, with interior illustrations by Larry Dixon.

Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar ed. Mercedes Lackey (DAW 0-88677-720-8, Jan ’97 [Dec ’96], $5.99, 350pp, pb, cover by Jody A. Lee) [Valdemar] Original anthology of 18 fantasy stories set in Lackey’s world of “Valdemar”. Authors include Tanya Huff, Josepha Sherman, and Michelle Sagara.

The New Arthurian Encyclopedia ed. Norris J. Lacy (Garland 0-8153-2303-4, Dec ’95 [Jan ’96], $29.95, 615pp, tp) Non-fiction, reference. A guide to Arthur, from history and legend to modern literature, with entries for numerous genre authors including Andre Norton, Guy Gavriel Kay, Robert Holdstock, Time Powers, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and C.J. Cherryh. This is an updated and revised edition of The Arthurian Encyclopedia (Garland 1986). Available from Garland Publishing, 717 5th Avenue, Suite 2500, New York NY 10022; 212-751-7447.

The Anywhere Ring #4: Cherry Blossom Moon Louise Ladd (Berkley 0-425-15294-4, May ’96, $4.50, 134pp, tp) Young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in the series about a magic ring. Two teens investigate an old spy scandal in 1950’s Japan.

The 37th Mandala Marc Laidlaw (St. Martin’s 0-312-13021-X, Feb ’96 [Jan ’96], $23.95, 352pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky) New Age satire/Lovecraftian horror novel. A New Age charlatan promotes evil mandalas as spirit guardians.

The Third Force Marc Laidlaw (Simon & Schuster/Scribner 0-684-82245-8, Jun ’96 [Sep ’96], $11.00, 256pp, tp, cover by Haruhiko Shono) SF novelization based on the CD-ROM game “Gadget”. Copyrighted by Synergy.

The Haunted Omnibus ed. Alexander Laing (MJF Books 1-56731-119-9, 1996 [Sep ’96], $11.98, 848pp, hc, cover by Richard Rossiter) Reprint (Farrar & Rinehart 1937) classic anthology of 42 ghost stories. An instant remainder edition.

The Silence of the Langford Dave Langford (NESFA Press 0-915368-62-5, Sep ’96 [Aug ’96], $15.00, 278pp, tp) Collection of 30 essays, mostly humorous takes on SF or fandom, and two stories. Portions previously appeared in the chapbook Let’s Hear if For the Deaf Man (NESFA 1992). There is an introduction by Teresa Nielsen Hayden, and a bio-bibliography. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701-0203; add $2.00 postage.

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