The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999

Books, Listed by Author

AMBROSE, DAVID (Edwin) (1943- ) (chron.)

• * _Superstition (Warner 0-446-60782-7, Dec ’99 [Nov ’99], $6.99, 414pp, pb, cover by Mike Racz) Reprint (Macmillan UK 1997) SF/horror novel.

AMBUEHL, JAMES, ed. (stories) (chron.)

• * *The Sorcerer’s Apprentices: New Tales in the Tradition of Clark Ashton Smith (Sunken Citadel/Tenoka Press no ISBN, 1998 [May ’99], $10.00, 102pp, ph, cover by Mike Minnis) Original anthology of 16 stories, five poems, most in Lovecraftian mode, and one essay, plus black & white illustrations by a variety of artists. Dated 1998 but not seen until now. Order from Sunken Citadel/Tenoka Press, James Ambuehl/Ron Shiflet, 232 Eller, Crowley TX 76036. (Contents)

AMIS, MARTIN (Louis) (1949- ) (chron.)

• * _Einstein’s Monsters (Vintage UK 0-099-76891-7, Jun ’99, £5.99, ix+132pp, tp) Reprint (Cape; Crown/Harmony 1987) associational collection of five stories, some SF.
• * _Heavy Water and Other Stories (Vintage UK 0-09-927266-0, Jun ’99, £6.99, 231pp, tp) Reprint (Jonathan Cape 1998) associational collection of nine stories, several fantasy and SF.
• * _London Fields (Vintage UK 0-099-74861-4, Jun ’99, £6.99, 470pp, tp) Reprint (Cape 1989) literary fantasy novel.

AMOS, BETH (1954- ) (chron.)

• * *Cold White Fury (HarperPaperbacks 0-06-101005-7, Sep ’96 [Jan ’99], $5.99, 355pp, pb) Supernatural thriller. A young widow, her eight-year-old son with paranormal abilities, and a ghost uncover a dangerous conspiracy. This is dated 1996 but not seen until now.

ANDERSON, JACK(son Northman) (1922-2005) (chron.)

• * _Millennium (Tor/Forge 0-312-87394-8, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $15.95, 332pp, tp, cover by Shelley Eshkar) Reprint (Forge 1994) SF thriller novel. A journalist saves an alien visitor from Earth’s human dangers.

ANDERSON, K. J.; see under Anderson, Kevin J. (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

ANDERSON, KEVIN J(ames) (1962- ) (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _Blindfold (HarperCollins/Voyager 0-00-648306-2, May ’99, £5.99, 377pp, pb) Reprint (Warner Aspect 1995) SF novel. In a fragile society dependent on telepaths as Truthsaysers, someone is trying to subvert the system. [First U.K. edition]
• * _Dune: House Atreides (with Brian Herbert) See entry under Brian Herbert.
• * _Prelude to Dune: House Atreides (with Brian Herbert) See entry under Brian Herbert.
• * *Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights: Under Black Sun (with Rebecca Moesta) (SFBC #18411, Apr ’99, $14.98, 356pp, hc, cover by Dave Dorman) [Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights] Omnibus of three young-adult novels in the “Young Jedi Knight” series based on characters from Star Wars, containing Return to Ord Mantell (1998), Trouble on Cloud City (1998), Crisis at Crystal Reef (1998). Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0193-9; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. (Contents)

ANDERSON, M. T. (chron.)

• * _Thirsty (Candlewick Press 0-7636-0699-5, Sep ’98 [Mar ’99], $4.99, 249pp, pb, cover by Greg Spalenka) Reprint (Candlewick 1997) young-adult vampire novel.

ANDERSON, POUL (William) (1926-2001) (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _Harvest of Stars (Tor 0-812-51946-9, Oct ’99, $6.99, 531pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars] Reissue (Tor 1993) SF novel, first in a future history series. Fifth printing.
• * _Operation Chaos (Tor/Orb 0-312-87242-9, Oct ’99, $12.95, 256pp, tp) [Steven Matuchek; Ginny Greylock] Reprint (Doubleday 1971) fantasy fix-up novel/collection.
• * *Operation Luna (Tor 0-312-86706-9, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $22.95, 316pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Steven Matuchek; Ginny Greylock] Fantasy novel, sequel to Operation Chaos. Witch Ginny Greylock and werewolf/engineer Steven Matuchek help a mission to the moon.
• * *Operation Otherworld (SFBC #03372, Sep ’99 [Nov ’99], $12.98, 580pp, hc, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Steven Matuchek; Ginny Greylock] Omnibus of two fantasy novels: Operation Chaos (1971) and Operation Luna (1999). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0580-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket. (Contents)
• * _Starfarers (SFBC #10879, Apr ’99 [Mar ’99], $12.98, 383pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
• * _Starfarers (Tor 0-812-54599-0, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $6.99, 495pp, pb, cover by John Harris) Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel of a starship on a 120,000-year search for aliens.
• * _The Stars Are Also Fire (Tor 0-812-53022-5, Oct ’99, $6.99, 562pp, pb, cover by Vincent Di Fate) [Harvest of Stars] Reissue (Tor 1994) SF novel, companion to Harvest of Stars. Third printing.
• * _War of the Gods (Tor 0-812-53925-7, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $5.99, 304pp, pb, cover by James C. Tyler) Reprint (Tor 1997) historical fantasy novel based on the saga of Hadding, legendary Viking warrior.

ANDREWS^®, THE NEW VIRGINIA; see under Andrews®, V. C. (chron.)

ANDREWS^®, V. C. [The New Virginia Andrews^®] (chron.)

• * _Brooke (Simon & Schuster UK/Pocket 0-671-02195-8, Mar ’99, £2.99, 167pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Orphans] Reprint (Pocket Star 1998 as by V.C. Andrews) associational gothic horror novel, third in the “Orphans” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Virginia C. Andrews Trust and the Vanda Partnership. [First U.K. edition]
• * _Butterfly (Simon & Schuster UK/Pocket 0-671-02197-4, Jan ’99, £2.99, 170pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Orphans] Reprint (Pocket Star 1998 as by V.C. Andrews) associational gothic horror novel, first in the new “Orphans” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Virginia C. Andrews Trust and the Vanda Partnership. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Cat (Pocket 0-671-02833-0, Oct ’99 [Nov ’99], $3.99, 151pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Wildflowers] Associational gothic horror novel, fourth in “The Wildflowers” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.
• * _Crystal (Simon & Schuster UK/Pocket 0-671-02198-2, Feb ’99, £2.99, 168pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Orphans] Reprint (Pocket Star 1998 as by V.C. Andrews) associational gothic horror novel, second in the “Orphans” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Virginia C. Andrews Trust and the Vanda Partnership. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Into the Garden (Pocket 0-671-00771-8, Dec ’99 [Nov ’99], $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Wildflowers] Associational gothic horror novel, fifth in “The Wildflowers” series. A hardcover edition (-00770-X, $24.00) was announced but not seen. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.
• * *Jade (Pocket 0-671-02802-2, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $3.99, 166pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Wildflowers] Associational gothic horror novel, third in “The Wildflowers” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.
• * *Misty (Pocket 0-671-02800-6, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $3.99, 149pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Wildflowers] Associational gothic horror novel, first in the new “Wildflowers” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.
• * _Music in the Night (Simon & Schuster UK/Pocket 0-684-82110-9, Jan ’99 [May ’99], £10.99, 315pp, tp) [Logan Family] Reprint (Pocket Star 1998 as by V.C. Andrews) associational gothic horror novel, fourth in the “Logan Family” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Virginia D. Andrews Trust and the Vanda Partnership.
• * *Olivia (Pocket 0-671-00761-0, Feb ’99, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Logan Family] Associational gothic horror novel, fifth and final in the “Logan Family” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.
• * *Star (Pocket 0-671-02801-4, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $3.99, 151pp, pb, cover by Lisa Falkenstern) [Wildflowers] Associational gothic horror novel, second in “The Wildflowers” series about girls in group therapy. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Vanda General Partnership.
• * _Unfinished Symphony (Simon & Schuster UK/Pocket 0-671-00538-3, Jan ’99 [May ’99], £5.99, 344pp, pb) [Logan Family] Reprint (Pocket 1997 as by V.C. Andrews) associational gothic horror novel, third in the “Logan Family” series. The author is probably still Andrew Niederman. Copyrighted by the Virginia D. Andrews Trust and the Vanda Partnership.

ANDRIANO, JOSEPH D(ominic) (1948- ) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *Immortal Monster: The Mythological Evolution of the Fantastic Beast in Modern Fiction and Film (Greenwood Press 0-313-30667-2, Jan ’99 [Mar ’99], $55.00, 179pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical examination of the evolution of literary and film leviathans and beast-men, from Grendel to King Kong and The Island of Dr. Moreau and from Moby-Dick to Jaws, Gravity’s Rainbow, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Includes index and bibliography of works cited. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 POst Road West, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders 800-225-5800.

ANGHELIDES, PETER (stories) (chron.)

• * *Doctor Who: Frontier Worlds (BBC Books 0-563-55589-0, Nov ’99, £5.99, 272pp, pb) [Doctor Who: New Adventures] Novelization based on the TV series, starring the 8th Doctor. Book 29 of the BBC “New Adventures” series.

ANONYMOUS (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * *Orson Scott Card: A Reader’s Checklist and Reference Guide (Checkerbee 1-58598-009-9, 1999 [Dec ’99], $4.95, 71pp, ph) Non-fiction, reference, with a short author biography, lists of novels, and brief mention of some related works. [Card]
• * *Robert Jordan: A Reader’s Checklist and Reference Guide (Checkerbee 1-58598-023-4, 1999 [Dec ’99], $4.95, 71pp, ph) Non-fiction, reference, with a short author biography, lists of books, and brief mention of some related works. [Jordan]
• * *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Sabrina Down Under (Pocket Archway 0-671-04752-3, Nov ’99, $4.50, 143pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization of the TV movie in the TV series based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.
• * *Science Fiction: A Reader’s Checklist and Reference Guide (Checkerbee 1-58598-004-8, 1999 [Dec ’99], $4.95, 95pp, ph) Non-fiction, reference, with lists of major works, and a brief discussion of types of SF.
• * *Stephen King: A Reader’s Checklist and Reference Guide (Checkerbee 1-58598-024-2, 1999 [Dec ’99], $4.95, 83pp, ph) Non-fiction, reference, with a short author biography, lists of books, and brief mention of some related works. [King]

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• * *Babylon 5: Omnibus 1 (Boxtree 0-7522-1778-X, Sep ’99 [Oct ’99], £6.99, ii+760pp, pb) [Babylon 5] SF omnibus of the first three novelizations (all Del Rey 1995): Voices by John Vornholt, Accusations by Lois Tilton, and Blood Oath by John Vornholt. The books are separately paginated. (Contents)
• * _Chilling Christmas Tales (Scholastic UK 0-439-01283-X, Nov ’99, £3.99, 285pp, pb) Reprint (Scholastic UK 1992) original anthology of ten young-adult horror stories, including pieces by Joan Aiken and Garry Kilworth.
• * _Irish Magic (Kensington 1-57566-396-1, Mar ’99, $12.00, 340pp, tp) Reprint (Kensington 1995) original anthology of four fantasy novellas.
• * *Masters of the Macabre (New York: Book-of-the-Month Club 0-965-076970, 1999, no price, 128pp, tp) Anthology of 10 stories “created especially for Book of the Month Club members.” Copyrighted by Michael O’Mara Books Ltd., London. (Contents)
• * _Myths & Magic: The Complete Fantasy Reference (Titan 1-84023-059-2, Apr ’99, £12.99, 277pp, tp, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (Writer’s Digest Books 1998 as The Writer’s Complete Fantasy Reference) reference work, with an introduction by Terry Brooks. A guide to the history, myths, costumes, crafts, and magics of many cultures. Internally dated February 1999. [First U.K. edition]
• * *Of Pigs and Spiders (Bereshith/ShadowLands Press 0-9665662-6-2, 1999 [Aug ’99], $8.00, 63pp, ph, cover by H. Ed Cox) Chapbook anthology of two grisly horror stories involving spiders and pigs, apparently inspired by Charlotte’s Web. Authors are Edward Lee & John Pelan and David Niall Wilson & Brett Savory. Introduction by Frater A.B. This is a signed, limited edition of 333. Order from Shadowlands Press, Bereshith Publishing, PO Box 2366, Centreville VA 20122; 703-222-9387. (Contents)
• * *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Millennium Madness (Pocket Archway 0-671-02820-0, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $4.50, 359pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult original anthology of 12 stories based on the TV show based on the Archie comic. 29th book in the series. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions. (Contents)
• * *Second Sight: Stories for a New Millennium (Penguin/Philomel 0-399-23458-6, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $14.99, 122pp, hc, cover by Jeremy Engleman) Young-adult original anthology of eight very-near-future stories of the millennium, some with minor fantastic elements, by authors including Madeleine L’Engle, Richard Peck, Avi, Nancy Springer, Michael Cadnum. (Contents)
• * *Star Trek: Day of Honor (Pocket 0-671-02813-8, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $16.00, 1096pp, tp) [Day of Honor] Omnibus of six Star Trek novelizations in the “Day of Honor” crossover series: Star Trek, the Next Generation: Ancient Blood by Diane Carey, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Armageddon Sky by L.A. Graf, Star Trek Voyager: Her Klingon Soul by Michael Jan Friedman, Star Trek: Treaty’s Law by Dean Wesley Smith & Kristine Kathryn Rusch, The Television Episode by Michael Jan Friedman (originally published as Star Trek Voyager: Day of Honor), and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Honor Bound by Diana G. Gallagher. (Contents)
• * _Star Wars Omnibus (Little, Brown/Orbit 1-85723-941-5, Jun ’99 [May ’99], £9.99, 505pp, tp) [Star Wars] Reprint (Del Rey 1987 as The Star Wars Trilogy) SF omnibus of the first three film novelisations.
• * *The Web 2027 (Orion/Millennium 1-85798-599-0, May ’99, £5.99, 568pp, pb, cover by Black Sheep) [Web] SF Omnibus of the first six books in “The Web” series: The Web: Gulliverzone by Stephen Baxter (1997), The Web: Dreamcastle by Stephen Bowkett (1997), The Web: Untouchable by Eric Brown (1997), The Web: Spiderbite by Graham Joyce (1997), The Web: Lightstorm by Peter F. Hamilton (1998), and The Web: Sorceress by Maggie Furey (1998). (Contents)
• * *The Web 2028 (Orion/Millennium 1-85798-870-1, Nov ’99, £6.99, 630pp, pb) [Web] SF omnibus of the second six books in “The Web” series (all Dolphin 1998-1999). Authors are Stephen Baxter, Ken MacLeod, James Lovegrove, Maggie Furey, Pat Cadigan, and Eric Brown. (Contents)

ANTHONY, MARK (Russell Lee) (1966- ) (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _Beyond the Pale (Simon & Schuster/Earthlight 0-671-02191-5, Nov ’99, £6.99, 527pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Last Rune] Reprint (Earthlight UK 1998) fantasy novel. Book One of “The Last Rune”.
• * *The Keep of Fire (Simon & Schuster/Earthlight 0-684-86041-4, Nov ’99, £9.99, 442pp, tp, cover by Steve Youll) [Last Rune] Fantasy novel, second in the four-book series “The Last Rune”. Those recently returned from the otherworld are pursued for its secret.
• * _The Last Rune, Book One: Beyond the Pale (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57934-7, Nov ’99 [Oct ’99], $6.99, 622pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Last Rune] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1998) fantasy novel, book one in the “Last Rune” series.
• * +The Last Rune, Book Two: The Keep of Fire (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37956-9, Dec ’99 [Nov ’99], $14.95, 468pp, tp, cover by Stephen Youll) [Last Rune] Fantasy novel, book two in the “Last Rune” series. Contemporary Coloradans are transported into a world of magic. First US edition (Earthlight 11/99).

ANTHONY, PATRICIA (1947- ) (stories) (chron.) (assoc.)

• * _Flanders (Black Swan 0-552-99820-6, Jun ’99, £6.99, 413pp, tp, cover by Hazel Cook & Hulton Getty) Reprint (Ace 1998) historical horror novel of WWI. A Texas sharpshooter’s second sight helps him to survive in the trenches. [First U.K. edition]

ANTHONY, PIERS; pseudonym of Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob, (1934- ) (chron.)

• * _Dream a Little Dream (with Julie Brady) (Tor 0-812-56490-1, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $6.99, 308pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 1999) fantasy novel.
• * _Faun & Games (Tor 0-812-55511-2, Oct ’99, $6.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reissue (Tor 1997) humorous fantasy novel, 21st in the “Xanth” series. Second printing.
• * _Hope of Earth (Tor 0-812-57111-8, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $6.99, 631pp, pb, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Geodyssey] Reissue (Tor 1997) fantasy novel, book three in the “Geodyssey” series. Second printing.
• * _Isle of Woman (Tor 0-812-53366-6, Apr ’99, $6.99, 470pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) [Geodyssey] Reissue (Tor 1993) fantasy novel covering 35 million years of human history. First book of the “Geodyssey” series. Fourth printing.
• * *Muse of Art (Tor 0-312-86896-0, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $26.95, 445pp, hc, cover by Tristan Elwell) [Geodyssey] Fantasy novel, fourth in the “Geodyssey” series.
• * _Quest for the Fallen Star (with James Richey & Alan Riggs) (Tor 0-812-56485-5, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $6.99, 673pp, pb, cover by Tristan Elwell) Reprint (Tor 1998) fantasy novel.
• * *Reality Check (Pulpless.Com 1-58445-000-2, May ’99, $19.95, 204pp, tp, cover by Bill Tackett) SF novel. A family moves into a house so high-tech it seems magical. An on-demand edition, also available in a Paperless Book digital edition. Available from Pulpless.Com, 775 East Blithedale Ave., Suite 508, Mill Valley CA 94941-7353; www.pulpless.com
• * _Roc and a Hard Place (Tor 0-812-53486-7, Oct ’99, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Tor 1995) fantasy novel, 19th in the “Xanth” series. Fourth printing.
• * _Shame of Man (Tor 0-812-55091-9, Apr ’99, $5.99, 503pp, pb, cover by Brad Schmehl) [Geodyssey] Reissue (Tor 1994) fantasy novel, sequel to Isle of Woman. Second printing.
• * _Spider Legs (with Clifford A. Pickover) (Tor 0-812-56489-8, Feb ’99 [Jan ’99], $5.99, 301pp, pb, cover by Latif Kazbekov) Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel of mutant sea creatures.
• * *Xone of Contention (Tor 0-312-86691-7, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $24.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Humorous fantasy novel, 23rd in the “Xanth” series.
• * _Zombie Lover (Tor 0-812-55512-0, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $6.99, 341pp, pb, cover by Darrell K. Sweet) [Xanth] Reprint (Tor 1998) humorous fantasy novel, 22nd in the “Xanth” series.

ANZETTI, TONI; pseudonym of Ann Tonsor Zeddies, (1951- ) (chron.)

• * *Typhon’s Children (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-41871-9, Oct ’99 [Sep ’99], $5.99, 329pp, pb, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) [*Typhon’s Children] SF novel of a dying colony on a deadly ocean planet.

APPLEGATE, K. A. (chron.)

• * *Everworld: Discover the Destroyer (Scholastic 0-590-87762-3, Jan 2000 [Dec ’99], $4.99, 171pp, pb, cover by Greg Spalenka) [Everworld] Young-adult fantasy of kids trapped in a magical parallel universe. Fifth in the series.
• * *Everworld: Enter the Enchanted (Scholastic 0-590-87754-2, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $4.99, 169pp, pb, cover by Greg Spalenka) [Everworld] Young-adult fantasy of a parallel universe. Third in the series.