The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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Angel: Shakedown Don DeBrandt (Pocket Pulse 0-7434-0696-6, Nov 2000, $5.99, 303pp, pb) [Angel] Novelization based on the TV series, a spin-off of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

V.I. Don DeBrandt (Ace 0-441-00716-3, Mar 2000, $6.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) SF novel of viral intelligence from an alien world.

Foreign Bodies Stephen Dedman (Tor 0-312-87259-3, Nov 2000, $14.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) Reprint (Tor 1999) near-future SF novel.

The Ghost of Fossil Glen Cynthia DeFelice (Avon Camelot 0-380-73175-4, Oct ’99, $4.99, 154pp, tp, cover by Leslie Bowman) [Allie Nicholls] Reprint (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) young-adult ghost mystery. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now.

Bloodwinter Tom Deitz (Bantam Spectra 0-553-57646-1, Apr 2000, $6.50, 591pp, pb, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Eron] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1999) fantasy novel.

Springwar Tom Deitz (Bantam Spectra 0-553-37864-3, Jul 2000, $13.95, 437pp, tp, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Eron] Fantasy novel, sequel to Bloodwinter in the series set in the realm of Eron.

The Best of Lester del Rey Lester del Rey (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43949-X, Jun 2000, $12.00, 294pp, tp, cover by Istvan Orosz) Reprint (Del Rey 1978) collection. There is a new introduction by Terry Brooks. Part of the “Impact” line of classic SF.

Mermaids & Magic Shows: The Paintings of David Delamare David Delamare (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85028-249-8, Feb 2001, $21.95, 128pp, tp, cover by David Delamare) Art book. Text by Suckling. First US edition (Dragon’s World 1994); this is the 2000 Paper Tiger reissue (third printing), distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. South, New York NY 10016-8810; 800-367-9692; website [www.sterlingpub.com].

1984: Selected Letters Samuel R. Delany (Voyant Publishing 0-9665998-1-0, Jun 2000, $17.95, 351pp, tp) Non-fiction collection of 57 letters and documents from the year 1984, a combination of autobiographical portrait and picture of the times in the early years of AIDS. There is a fair amount of material on SF publishing and portraits of several SF writers. Introduction by Kenneth R. James. Order from Voyant Publishing, PO Box 500, Rutherford NJ 07070; www.voyantpub.com.

Shorter Views: Queer Thoughts & the Politics of the Paraliterary Samuel R. Delany (University Press of New England/Wesleyan 0-8195-6369-2, Mar 2000, $22.00, 464+xii, tp) Non-fiction, criticism. A collection of 25 wide-ranging shorter works on topics including race, sexuality, literary theory, and “paraliterary” genres such as SF, pornography, and comics. There are also notes for creative writing students, and an index. A hardcover edition (-6368-4, $50.00) was announced but not seen. Order from University Press of New England, 23 S. Main St., Hanover NH 03755; 800-421-1561; add $5.00 postage.

Quest for Cthulhu August Derleth (Carroll & Graf 0-7867-0752-6, Jul 2000, $14.00, 440pp, tp) Reprint (Barnes & Noble 1997 as part of The Cthulhu Mythos) omnibus/collection of 11 Lovecraftian stories and one essay previously collected in The Mask of Cthulhu (1958) and The Trail of Cthulhu (1962).

Adam’s Fall Sean Desmond (St. Martin’s 0-312-26254-X, Oct 2000, $22.95, 245pp, hc, cover by Marc Yankus) Ghost novel. A Harvard senior falls prey to a ghost haunting his dorm. A first novel.

The Methuselah Gene Sal DeStefano (Trans-Atlantic/BainBridgeBooks 1-891696-10-6, Mar 2000, $24.95, 339pp, hc) Near-future SF thriller of mutated crabs, and the secret of longevity through genetic engineering. A first novel. Order from BainBridgeBooks, Order Dept., 311 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia PA 19147; 215-925-5083; www.transaltanticpub.com; add $4.00 shipping.

Santa Steps Out Robert Devereaux (Leisure -4781-0, Oct 2000, $5.50, 360pp, pb) Reprint (Dark Highway 1998) sexually explicit dark fantasy novel of Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny.

Joe’s Liver Paul Di Filippo (Cambrian Publications 1-878914-11-1, Feb 2000, $40.00, 313pp, hc, cover by Arturo Sinclair) Associational novel of a Caribbean youth on a pilgrimage to the offices of the magazine that inspired him: Reader’s Digest. This is a signed, limited edition of 300. Order from Cambrian Publications, PO Box 41220, San Jose CA 95160-1220; www.cambrianpubs.com; add $5.00 postage.

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (Viking 0-670-88878-8, Sep 2000, $25.99, 107pp, tp, cover by John Leach) [Christmas Carol] Reprint (1843) classic Christmas ghost story, packaged for young readers with extensive notes and illustrations. A hardcover edition (-88879-6 $17.99) was announced but not seen.

The Magic Fish-Bone Charles Dickens & Robert Florczak (Harcourt 0-15-201080-7, Oct 2000, $17.00, unpaginated, hc, cover by Robert Florczak) Reprint (Vanguard 1953) fairy-tale by Dickens in children’s picture book form, with new illustrations by Robert Florczak.

The Chantry Guild Gordon R. Dickson (Tor 0-812-57559-8, Apr 2000, $6.99, 458pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Childe Cycle] Reprint (Ace 1988) SF novel, sixth in the “Childe” cycle.

Dorsai! Gordon R. Dickson (Tor 0-812-50398-8, Apr 2000, $5.99, 280pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Childe Cycle] Reissue (DAW 1976) SF novel in the “Childe Cycle”. This follows the 1975 text instead of the shortened one as The Genetic General (Ace 1960). It has the 1980 David Drake foreword. Fourth printing.

The Dragon and the Fair Maid of Kent Gordon R. Dickson (Tor 0-312-86160-5, Oct 2000, $26.95, 400pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Dragon Knight] Fantasy novel in the “Dragon Knight” series. Jim Eckert faces a covert invasion of shapechanging goblins.

The Right to Arm Bears Gordon R. Dickson (Baen 0-671-31959-0, Dec 2000, $6.99, 431pp, pb, cover by Richard Martin) [Dilbia] Omnibus of two SF novels and one story in the “Dilbia” series: Spacial Delivery (1961), Spacepaw (1969), and ’The Law-Twister Shorty’.

By Force of Arms William C. Dietz (Ace 0-441-00735-X, Jun 2000, $6.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Legion of the Damned] SF novel set in the world of Legion of the Damned, sequel to By Blood Alone.

Drifter’s War William C. Dietz (Ace 0-441-16815-9, Feb 2000, $5.99, 230pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Lando] Reissue (Ace 1992) SF novel, third book in the “Lando” series. Second printing.

The Dreams Our Stuff is Made Of: How Science Fiction Conquered the World Thomas M. Disch (Simon & Schuster/Touchstone 0-684-85978-5, Jul 2000, $13.00, 256pp, tp) Reprint (The Free Press 1998) critical non-fiction on SF’s impact on American culture.

The Genocides Thomas M. Disch (Random House/Vintage 0-375-70546-5, Nov 2000, $11.00, 147pp, tp) Reprint (Berkley Medallion 1965) SF novel.

Area 51: The Sphinx Robert Doherty (Dell 0-440-23494-8, Feb 2000, $5.99, 379pp, pb) [Area 51] SF X-Files-type thriller, fourth in the “Area 51” series. Doherty is a pen name for Bob Mayer.

Psychic Warrior Robert Doherty (Dell 0-440-23625-8, Aug 2000, $5.99, 345pp, pb) [Psychic Warrior] SF thriller of a top-secret military team of psychic soldiers. Doherty is a pen name for Bob Mayer.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Here Be Monsters Cameron Dokey (Pocket Pulse 0-671-03921-0, Jun 2000, $5.99, 178pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Young-adult novelization based on the TV show based on the movie. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Charmed: Haunted by Desire Cameron Dokey (Pocket Pulse 0-671-04167-3, Oct 2000, $5.99, 181pp, pb) [Charmed] Young-adult novelization, the sixth based on the TV show about three witches. Copyrighted by Spelling Television.

Atlantis: Bermuda Triangle Greg Donegan (Berkley 0-425-17429-8, Jun 2000, $6.99, 288pp, pb) [Atlantis] Science fiction novel, sequel to Atlantis. Green Berets invade the Bermuda Triangle, where the dark forces that sank Atlantis are attacking the modern world. Donegan is a pen name for Bob Mayer.

The Corpse Light and Other Tales of Terror Dick Donovan (Midnight House, 1999, $40.00, 262pp, hc, cover by Allen Koszowski) Reprint (Chatto & Windus 1899 as Tales of Terror) collection of 14 horror stories; this drops two non-supernatural stories, and adds an introduction by editor Richard Dalby. This is a limited edition of 460.

The Independent Command James Doohan & S. M. Stirling (Baen 0-671-31951-5, Nov 2000, $25.00, 407pp, hc, cover by David Mattingly) [Flight Engineer] Military SF novel. Volume Three of “The Flight Engineer” series created by Star Trek’s “Scotty”. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates.

The Privateer James Doohan & S. M. Stirling (Baen 0-671-31949-3, Sep 2000, $6.99, 316pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Flight Engineer] Reprint (Baen 1999) military SF novel. Volume Two of “The Flight Engineer” series created by Star Trek’s “Scotty”. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates.

The Rising James Doohan & S. M. Stirling (Baen 0-671-31954-X, Nov 2000, $5.99, 377pp, hc, cover by David Mattingly) [Flight Engineer] Reissue (Baen/Starline 1996) military SF novel, first volume in “The Flight Engineer” series created by Star Trek’s “Scotty”. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett and Associates. This appears to be the first edition (0-671-87758-5) with a new dust jacket.

Vanilla and other stories Candas Jane Dorsey (NeWest Press 1-896300-21-9, Jun 2000, $12.95, 161pp, tp) Collection of 15 mainstream and slipstream stories, eight original (one broadcast on radio) and several modified for this edition. Order from NeWest Press, Suite 201, 8540-109 St., Edmonton Alberta T6G 1E6; 780-432-9427; www.newestpress.com

Cat in a Jeweled Jumpsuit Carole Nelson Douglas (Tor/Forge 0-812-56674-2, May 2000, $6.99, 414pp, pb, cover by Roger Loveless) [Midnight Louie] Reprint (Forge 1999) associational mystery, #11 in the “Midnight Louie” series partly narrated by a cat.

Cat in a Kiwi Con Carole Nelson Douglas (Tor/Forge 0-312-86955-X, May 2000, $24.95, 416pp, hc, cover by Roger Loveless) [Midnight Louie] Associational mystery, #12 in the “Midnight Louie” series partly narrated by a cat.

Midnight Louie’s Pet Detectives ed. Carole Nelson Douglas & Martin H. Greenberg (Tor 0-812-57901-1, Sep 2000, $6.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Joe DeVito) Reprint (Forge 1998) associational anthology.

Europa Strike Ian Douglas (Avon Eos 0-380-78830-6, Apr 2000, $6.50, 403pp, pb, cover by Paul Stinson) [Heritage] Near-future military SF novel, book three in the “Heritage” trilogy. Douglas is a pen name for William H. Keith, Jr.

Sacred Pool L. Warren Douglas (Baen 0-671-31956-6, Jan 2001, $24.00, 402pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [Sorceress’s Tale] Fantasy novel. A girl in medieval Provence dreams of becoming a sorceress.

Simply Human L. Warren Douglas (Baen 0-671-57882-0, Aug 2000, $6.99, 412pp, pb, cover by John Monteleone) SF novel. A dilapidated cyborg “Sorcerer” looks after the “Simplified” remnants of human civilization for 2,000 years.

Blackwater Days Terry Dowling (Eidolon 0-9586864-4-0, Apr 2000, A$22.95, 207pp, tp, cover by Shaun Tan) Original collection/linked novel of seven stories, three previously published (one online only), with some bridging material. A PI, a cop, and a psychiatrist investigate mysterious cases of insanity linked to one street with the help of a couple of psychic psychotics. Order from Eidolon Publications, PO Box 225, North Perth, Western Australia 6906; www.eidolon.net

The Supernatural Stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Arthur Conan Doyle (Random House/Grammercy 0-517-16201-6, 2000, $8.99, 272pp, hc) Reprint (Foulsham 1988 as The Supernatural Tales of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) collection of 18 stories, with an introduction by editor Peter Haining. This is an instant remainder edition.

Circle of Magic: Danger in the Palace Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald (Troll 0-8167-6939-7, Oct 2000, $3.95, 133pp, tp) [Circle of Magic] Reprint (Troll 1990 as The Prince’s Players) young-adult fantasy novel, fourth in the “Circle of Magic” series. Illustrated by Judith Mitchell. Copyrighted by Troll Communications. This indicates second printing.

Circle of Magic: School of Wizardry Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald (Troll 0-8167-6936-2, Sep 2000, $3.95, 139pp, tp) [Circle of Magic] Reprint (Troll 1990) young-adult fantasy novel, first in the “Circle of Magic” series. Illustrated by Judith Mitchell. Copyrighted by Troll Communications. This has a new ISBN, but indicates fourth printing.

Circle of Magic: Secret of the Tower Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald (Troll 0-8167-6937-0, Sep 2000, $3.95, 134pp, tp) [Circle of Magic] Reprint (Troll 1990 as Tournament and Tower) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the “Circle of Magic” series. Copyrighted by Troll Communications. This has a new ISBN, but indicates second printing.

Circle of Magic: The Wizard’s Statue Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald (Troll 0-8167-6938-9, Oct 2000, $3.95, 137pp, tp) [Circle of Magic] Reprint (Troll 1990 as City by the Sea) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the “Circle of Magic” series. Illustrated by Judith Mitchell. Copyrighted by Troll Communications. This indicates second printing.

Gene Roddenberry’s Earth: Final Conflict: Requiem for Boone Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald (Tor 0-312-87461-8, May 2000, $13.95, 251pp, tp) [Earth: Final Conflict] Novelization, the third based on the TV series. A hardcover edition (-87460-X, $23.95) is also available. First US edition (Ebury Press 6/00).

The Stars Asunder Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald (Tor 0-812-57192-4, Jun 2000, $6.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Mageworlds] Reprint (Tor 1999) science fantasy novel, seventh “Mageworlds” novel, but a prequel to previous books in the series.

Explorers: SF Adventures to Far Horizons ed. Gardner Dozois (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-25462-8, Apr 2000, $17.95, 481+xi, tp, cover by Chesley Bonestell) Anthology of 23 SF adventure stories of exploring other worlds.

Exploring the Horizons ed. Gardner Dozois (SFBC #11247, Jun 2000, $17.98, 916pp, hc, cover by John Berkey) Omnibus of SF anthologies Explorers and The Furthest Horizon (both St. Martin’s Griffin 2000). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1009-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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