The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 1999

Contents Lists

Previous -- Table-of-Contents
The White Guardian Ronald Anthony Cross (Tor 0-312-86839-1, Jun ’99 [May ’99], $15.95, 426pp, tp, cover by Shelley Eshkar & Jan Uretsky) [Eternal Guardians] Reprint (Tor 1998) SF/fantasy alternate-history conspiracy novel, book three of “The Eternal Guardians”.

Lonesome Roads Peter Crowther (RazorBlade Press 0-9531468-1-2, Aug ’99 [Sep ’99], $13.99, 145pp, tp, cover by Chris Nurse) Collection of three horror novellas, one original. Introduction by Graham Joyce. Available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.

The Longest Single Note and Other Strange Compositions Peter Crowther (CD Publications 1-881475-56-5, Jul ’99 [Nov ’99], $40.00, 379pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clarke) Collection of 22 stories, four original, plus three poems, and an extract from a novel in progress, with notes on the stories by the author. Introduction by Michael Marshall Smith. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a lettered edition of 26 was announced but not seen. Order from CD Publications, PO Box 943, Abingdon MD 21009; 419-569-5683.

The Hand That Feeds Peter Crowther & James Lovegrove (Maynard Sims Productions 0-9536066-0-0, Aug ’99 [Nov ’99], £5.00, 63pp, ph) Chapbook novella of supernatural suspense. Originally published in the UK, this is available in the US for $13.00 from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First Street, Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; 800-353-3575.

Moon Shots ed. Peter Crowther & Martin H. Greenberg (DAW 0-88677-848-4, Jul ’99, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Chesley Bonestell) Original anthology of 16 stories in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the first manned moon landing. Authors include Brian Aldiss, Gene Wolfe, Paul J. McAuley, and Paul Di Filippo. Introduction by Ben Bova. Greenberg is not named as editor, but appears on the copyright page as Tekno Books, and is mentioned as co-editor in the notes.

Forgotten Realms: Evermeet: Island of Elves Elaine Cunningham (TSR 0-7869-1354-1, Mar ’99, $6.99, 490pp, tp, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [Forgotten Realms] Reprint (TSR 1998) novelization based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by TSR.

Forgotten Realms: The Dream Spheres Elaine Cunningham (TSR 0-7869-1342-8, May ’99, $5.99, 375pp, tp, cover by Romas Kukalis) [Forgotten Realms] Fantasy novelization based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by TSR.

A Thousand Words for Stranger Julie E. Czerneda (SFBC #20064, Feb ’98 [Jan ’99], $9.98, 366pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Trade Pact Universe] Reprint (DAW 1997) SF novel. This lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Ties of Power Julie E. Czerneda (DAW 0-88677-850-6, Oct ’99, $6.99, 484pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Trade Pact Universe] SF novel, sequel to A Thousand Words for Stranger in the newly-christened “Trade Pact Universe”. Attacks from her own people force Sira to take refuge with some over-eager aliens.

Boy: Tales of Childhood Roald Dahl (Penguin Puffin 0-14-031890-9, Jan ’99 [Feb ’99], $5.99, 176pp, tp, cover by Quentin Blake) Reissue (Cape 1984) associational collection of young-adult autobiographical essays of Dahl’s adventures from seven to 20. 42nd printing.

Boy: Tales of Childhood Roald Dahl (Penguin Puffin 0-14-130305-0, Jan ’99 [Apr ’99], $5.99, 176pp, tp, cover by Quentin Blake) Reissue (Cape 1984) associational collection of young-adult autobiographical essays of Dahl’s adventures from seven to 20. Though we recently listed a 42nd printing, this has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.

Esio Trot Roald Dahl (Penguin/Puffin 0-14-130464-2, Jun ’99 [Jul ’99], $4.99, 63pp, tp, cover by Quentin Blake) Reissue (Cape 1990) associational children’s story with illustrations by Quentin Blake; this repackaged edition indicates first printing.

Going Solo Roald Dahl (Penguin Puffin 0-14-130310-7, Jan ’99, $5.99, 210pp, tp, cover by Quentin Blake) Reprint (Cape 1986) associational young-adult autobiography of Dahl’s adult adventures up through WWII. We apparently missed the earlier editions.

Going Solo Roald Dahl (Penguin Puffin 0-14-130310-7, Jan ’99 [Apr ’99], $5.99, 210pp, tp, cover by Quentin Blake) Reissue (Cape 1986) associational young-adult autobiography of Dahl’s adult adventures up through WWII. This has a new ISBN and indicates first printing.

The Song of the Swan Arthur D’Alembert (Universal Publishers 1-58112-868-1, 1998 [Jun ’99], $19.95, 188pp, tp) Science fiction. Data received from a supernova includes what seems to be a message from a dying civilization. This is copyrighted 1998 but not seen until now. An on-demand book; also available online at upublish.com in electronic format. Order from uPUBLISH.com, 7525 NW 61 Terrace, Suite 2603, Parkland FL 33067-2421; add $5.00 shipping.

GammaLAW: To Waters’ End Brian Daley (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42211-2, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $6.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [GammaLAW] SF novel, fourth and last in the series.

Crystal Sage Kara Dalkey (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45640-8, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $5.99, 267pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [Steel Rose] Contemporary fantasy novel, a distant sequel to Steel Rose. Amadan’s plan to transform Earth into an elf haven is uncovered by two housecleaners in Colorado.

The Lion Returns John Dalmas (Baen 0-671-57824-3, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $6.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Lion of Farside] Fantasy novel, third in the series begun in The Lion of Farside. Macurdy abandons this world after tragedy strikes, only to find the dimension of Yuulith at war, again.

The Robot’s Twilight Companion Tony Daniel (Golden Gryphon Press 09655901-5-1, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $24.95, 325pp, hc, cover by J. K. Potter) Collection of nine stories. Order from Golden Gryphon Press, 3002 Perkins Road, Urbana IL 61802.

Broken Vows Cory Daniells (Bantam 0-553-58097-3, Jul ’99 [Jun ’99], $5.99, 357pp, pb, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) [Last T’En] Fantasy romance novel, first in “The Last T’En” trilogy. First US edition (Bantam Australia 1999 as The Last T’En).

I Think, Therefore Iamb Keith Allen Daniels (Anamnesis Press 1-892842-12-2, Jul ’99 [Sep ’99], $6.95, 50pp, ph, cover by Laughing Tiger Studios) Poetry collection of 37 poems, most original, by publisher Keith Allen Daniels. Available from Anamnesis Press, PO Box 51115, Palo Alto CA 94303; anamnesis@compuserve.com

The Silent Jack Dann (Bantam 0-553-38038-9, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $12.95, 286pp, tp) Reprint (Bantam 1998) associational historical Civil War novel.

More Wandering Stars ed. Jack Dann (Jewish Lights Publishing 1-58023-063-6, Nov ’99, $16.95, 180pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 1981) anthology of 15 stories of Jewish fantasy and SF, with introduction by Isaac Asimov.

Armageddons ed. Jack Dann & Gardner Dozois (Ace 0-441-00675-2, Nov ’99, $5.99, 269pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) Anthology of 12 stories about the end of the world. Authors include Frederik Pohl, Howard Waldrop, and Nancy Kress.

Future War ed. Jack Dann & Gardner Dozois (Ace 0-441-00639-6, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $5.99, 261pp, pb, cover by Chris Moore) Anthology of 10 stories of futuristic conflict. Authors include Philip K. Dick, Lucius Shepard, and Joe Haldeman.

Nanotech ed. Jack Dann & Gardner Dozois (SFBC #05331, Mar ’99, $8.98, 276pp, hc, cover by Joe Burleson) Reprint (Ace 1998) anthology of nine stories and one poem about nanotech. This has ISBN 0-7394-0154-8; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Timeshare: A Time for War Joshua Dann (Ace 0-441-00638-8, Aug ’99 [Jul ’99], $5.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Victor Stabin) [Timeshare] SF novel, third and final in the time-travel trilogy. John and Althea sneak back to WWII London to help in the war.

World of Darkness: Lasombra Richard E. Dansky (White Wolf 1-56504-807-5, Sep ’99, $5.99, 277pp, tp, cover by John Van Fleet) [World of Darkness: Clan] Novelization of the “Clan”, based on the role-playing games. Copyrighted by White Wolf.

End of Days Dennis Danvers (Avon Eos 0-380-97448-7, Jun ’99, $16.00, 372pp, hc, cover by Jim Brock) [Circuit of Heaven] Near-future SF novel, sequel to Circuit of Heaven. Religious zealots run rampant while others unearth clues that the virtual paradise called “the Bin” may still exist.

This Place Has No Atmosphere Paula Danziger (Penguin Putnam/Paperstar 0-698-11695-X, Jan ’99 [Apr ’99], $3.99, 158pp, pb, cover by Mike Wimmer) Reprint (Delacorte 1986) young-adult SF novel about a teen who moves to the moon.

The Experiment John Darnton (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-94517-2, Sep ’99 [Aug ’99], $24.95, 422pp, hc) SF thriller of illicit life extension experiments, cloning, and high-level conspiracy.

Silver Birch, Blood Moon ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (Avon 0-380-78622-2, Mar ’99 [Feb ’99], $13.50, 371pp, tp, cover by Thomas Canty) Original anthology of 21 adult fairy tales. Authors include Neil Gaiman, Melanie Tem, and Patricia A. McKillip. Includes a list of recommended reading.

Silver Birch, Blood Moon ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (SFBC #15541, May ’99 [Apr ’99], $10.98, 371pp, hc, cover by Thomas Canty) Reprint (Avon 1999) original anthology of 21 adult fairy tales. This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-0209-9.

The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror: Twelfth Annual Collection ed. Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-20686-0, Jul ’99, $17.95, cx + 496pp, tp, cover by Thomas Canty) Best-of-the-year anthology of 38 stories and eight poems, and 110 additional pages containing a necrology by James Frenkel, summations of 1998 fantasy and horror by the editors, a media summary by Edward Bryant, and a comics summary by Seth Johnson. Also available as a St. Martin’s hardcover (-20962-2, $29.95). Packaged and copyrighted by James Frenkel & Associates.

Next -- Table-of-Contents