The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2000

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Forever Free Joe Haldeman (Ace 0-441-00787-2, Nov 2000, $6.99, 274pp, pb, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Forever War] Reprint (Ace 1999) SF novel, sequel to The Forever War, Haldeman’s 1975 Hugo and Nebula winner.

Dragonshadow Barbara Hambly (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42188-4, Jan 2000, $6.99, 310pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Winterlands] Reprint (Del Rey 1999) fantasy novel, sequel to Dragonsbane.

Graveyard Dust Barbara Hambly (Bantam 0-553-57528-7, May 2000, $5.99, 409pp, pb, cover by Jason Seder) [Benjamin January] Reprint (Bantam 1999) associational historical mystery, the third featuring Benjamin January.

The Knight of the Demon Queen Barbara Hambly (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42189-2, Feb 2000, $24.00, 263pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Winterlands] Fantasy novel, third in the “Dragonsbane” series. Their past experiences with demons leave Jenny and John traumatized and apart.

The Knight of the Demon Queen Barbara Hambly (SFBC #03337, Feb 2000, $11.98, 263pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Winterlands] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) fantasy novel, third in the “Dragonsbane” series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Knight of the Demon Queen Barbara Hambly (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-42190-6, Nov 2000, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Winterlands] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) fantasy novel, third in the “Dragonsbane” series.

Sold Down the River Barbara Hambly (Bantam 0-553-10257-5, Jul 2000, $23.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Jason Seder) [Benjamin January] Associational historical mystery, the fourth featuring Benjamin January, a free Creole in antebellum New Orleans.

The Vampire Master and Other Tales of Terror Edmond Hamilton (Haffner Press 1-893887-06-5, Aug 2000, $32.00, 342 + xii, hc, cover by Jon Arfstrom) Collection of nine pulp horror stories from the ’30s. Introduction by Hugh B. Cave; there is a reprint afterword by Hamilton. A slipcased limited edition of 100, signed by cover artist Arfstrom and Cave, was announced but not seen. Order from Haffner Press, 5005 Crooks Rd, Suite 35, Royal Oak MI 48073-1239; add $5.00 postage; email: haffner@mail.rust.net; www.rust.net/˜haffner/

A Kiss of Shadows Laurell K. Hamilton (Ballantine 0-345-42339-9, Nov 2000, $22.95, 435pp, hc) [Meredith Gentry, PI] Erotic dark fantasy mystery. A faerie princess hiding from the Unseelie Court passes in the human world as Meredith Gentry, PI.

A Kiss of Shadows Laurell K. Hamilton (SFBC #33393, Nov 2000, $11.50, 435pp, hc) [Meredith Gentry, PI] Reprint (Ballantine 2000) erotic dark fantasy mystery about a faerie princess PI. This is similar to the Ballantine edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Nightseer Laurell K. Hamilton (Penguin/Roc 0-451-45143-0, Nov 2000, $6.99, 303pp, pb) Reissue (Roc 1992) fantasy novel of revenge. Fourth printing.

Obsidian Butterfly Laurell K. Hamilton (Ace 0-441-00684-1, Jan 2000, $21.95, 387pp, hc, cover by Judith Murello & Erika Fusari) [Anita Blake] Dark fantasy detective novel, ninth in the series featuring Anita Blake, vampire hunter.

Obsidian Butterfly Laurell K. Hamilton (SFBC #01629, Feb 2000, $10.98, 386pp, hc, cover by Judith Murello & Erika Fusari) [Anita Blake] Reprint (Ace 2000) dark fantasy detective novel, ninth in the series featuring Anita Blake, vampire hunter. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Obsidian Butterfly Laurell K. Hamilton (Ace 0-441-00781-3, Oct 2000, $7.50, 585pp, pb, cover by Judith Murello & Erika Fusari) [Anita Blake] Reprint (Ace 2000) dark fantasy detective novel, ninth in the series featuring Anita Blake, vampire hunter.

The Naked God Peter F. Hamilton (SFBC #02165, Feb 2000, $13.50, 975pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Night’s Dawn] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1999) SF novel. This is similar to the Warner Aspect edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Naked God, Part 1: Flight Peter F. Hamilton (Warner Aspect 0-446-60897-1, Nov 2000, $6.99, 778pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Night’s Dawn] Reprint (Macmillan UK 1999) SF novel, the first of two parts originally published in a single volume, the third and final novel in the “Night’s Dawn” trilogy begun in The Reality Dysfunction.

The Naked God, Part 2: Faith Peter F. Hamilton (Warner Aspect 0-446-60518-2, Dec 2000, $6.99, 778pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Night’s Dawn] Reprint (Macmillan UK 10/99) novel, the second of two parts originally published as a single volume, the third and final in the trilogy begun in The Reality Dysfunction.

Watching Trees Grow Peter F. Hamilton (Firebird/PS Publishing 1-902880-14-5, Aug 2000, $14.00, 91pp, tp, cover by David A. Hardy) SF mystery novella of a murder among near-immortals. Introduction by Larry Niven. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a hardcover edition of 300 (-15-3, sold out) was announced but not seen. The trade paperback is available in the US from Firebird Distributing, 2030 First St., Unit 5, Eureka CA 95501; orders 800-353-3575; e-mail: [sales@firebirddistributing.com].

The Girl Who Spun Gold Virginia Hamilton, Leo & Diane Dillon (Scholastic/Blue Sky 0-590-47378-6, Sep 2000, $16.95, 32pp, hc, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) Children’s picture book, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, telling a West Indian variation on the Rumpelstiltskin story.

Black Light Elizabeth Hand (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105732-0, Apr 2000, $5.99, 380pp, pb) Reprint (HarperPrism 1999) contemporary fantasy novel of artists and conspiracies.

Fantasy Annual 3 ed. Philip Harbottle & Sean Wallace (Cosmos Books 0-9668968-2-3, 1999, $12.00, 132pp, tp, cover by Ron Turner) Original anthology of 12 stories. Authors include E.C. Tubb, David Somers, and Stephen Laws. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now; it is an international “Lightning Print” on-demand edition, available in the US from Sean Wallace, 589 Park Hill Drive, Apt. 8, Fairlawn OH 44333; checks payable to Sean Wallace.

The Gate of Fire Thomas Harlan (Tor 0-312-86544-9, May 2000, $27.95, 477pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Oath of Empire] Alternate-history fantasy novel of war between Rome and Persia, book two in “The Oath of Empire”.

The Shadow of Ararat Thomas Harlan (Tor 0-812-59009-0, May 2000, $6.99, 793pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Oath of Empire] Reprint (Tor 1999) alternate-history fantasy novel of war between Rome and Persia, book one in “The Oath of Empire”.

Ferren and the Angel Richard Harland (Penguin Australia 0-14-029231-4, Sep 2000, A$17.95, 344pp, tp) Young adult futuristic fantasy of a war between Heaven and Earth.

Accidental Creatures Anne Harris (Tor 0-312-87560-6, Oct 2000, $14.95, 286pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielson) Reprint (Tor 1998) SF novel of exploited bio-tech-created humanoid workers.

Mass: The Art of John Harris John Harris & Ron Tiner (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85585-831-2, Mar 2001, $29.95, 112pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Art book with text by Tiner describing Harris’ early training and efforts to express his distinctive visions. This is the Paper Tiger UK edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. South, New York NY 10016-8810; 800-367-9692; website [www.sterlingpub.com].

The Adventures of the Stainless Steel Rat Harry Harrison (SFBC #03457, Sep 2000, $14.98, 406pp, hc, cover by Don Maitz) [Slippery Jim (James Bolivar) diGriz] Reissue (SFBC 1977) omnibus of three novels in the series: The Stainless Steel Rat (1961), The Stainless Steel Rat’s Revenge (1970), and The Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World (1972). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1220-5; it lacks a price, has the SFBC number on the back jacket, and comes shrinkwrapped with a poster of the cover art by Don Maitz.

The Stainless Steel Rat Joins the Circus Harry Harrison (SFBC #18891, Jan 2000, $11.98, 269pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Slippery Jim (James Bolivar) diGriz] Reprint (Tor 1999) humorous SF novel, in the “Stainless Steel Rat” series. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Stainless Steel Rat Joins the Circus Harry Harrison (Tor 0-812-57535-0, Oct 2000, $6.99, 269pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Slippery Jim (James Bolivar) diGriz] Reprint (Tor 1999) humorous SF novel in the “Stainless Steel Rat” series.

Stars & Stripes in Peril Harry Harrison (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-40935-3, Dec 2000, $25.95, 322pp, hc, cover by Tom Freeman) [Stars and Stripes] SF alternate-history novel, second in the “Stars and Stripes” series. The war between the US and Britain continues in 1863. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 4/00).

West of Eden Harry Harrison (Pocket/ibooks 0-7434-0013-5, Jul 2000, $16.00, 484pp, tp, cover by Douglas Henderson) [Eden] Reprint (Bantam 1984) prehistoric/alternate history SF novel. There is a new introduction by Harrison.

Cry of the Wind Sue Harrison (Avon 0-380-72604-1, Feb 2000, $6.99, 502pp, pb) [Storyteller] Reprint (Avon 1998) associational prehistoric novel, second in the “Storyteller” trilogy after Song of the River.

Year’s Best SF 5 ed. David G. Hartwell (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-102054-0, Jun 2000, $6.99, xv + 494pp, pb) “Year’s Best” anthology of 25 stories from 1998, all strictly SF (no fantasy). Hartwell discusses the year in his introduction.

Year’s Best SF 5 ed. David G. Hartwell (SFBC #03310, Aug 2000, $9.98, xv + 494pp, hc) Reprint (Eos 2000) “Year’s Best” anthology of 25 SF stories from 1999. This has ISBN 0-7394-1110-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Spirits of Christmas ed. David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer (Tor 0-812-55159-1, Nov 2000, $5.99, 400pp, pb, cover by Nicholas Jainschigg) Reissue (Wynwood 1989, as by Cramer & Hartwell) anthology of 20 Christmas ghost stories. Second printing.

Northern Suns ed. David G. Hartwell & Glenn Grant (Tor 0-312-86462-0, Apr 2000, $14.95, 382pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 1999) anthology of stories by Canadian authors, companion to Northern Stars.

Warriors of the Rainbow A. D. Harvey (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-089-7, Aug 2000, $13.95, 184pp, tp) SF novel. A man discovers his girlfriend has been the victim of an AI experiment, and the two hide out while civilization collapses. First US edition (Bloomsbury 6/00).

A Mystery of Errors Simon Hawke (Tor/Forge 0-312-87372-7, Dec 2000, $22.95, 240pp, hc) Associational mystery involving Shakespeare.

Prophecy Elizabeth Haydon (Tor 0-312-86751-4, Jul 2000, $24.95, 480pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Rhapsody] Fantasy novel, second in the series begun with Rhapsody.

Prophecy Elizabeth Haydon (SFBC #10662, Jul 2000, $13.98, 575pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Rhapsody] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel, second in a series. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Rhapsody Elizabeth Haydon (Tor 0-812-57081-2, Jun 2000, $7.99, 656pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Rhapsody] Reprint (Tor 1999) fantasy novel, first in a trilogy.

The Honor of the Ken Laura W. Haywood (XLibris 0-7388-0511-4, 1999, $18.00, 556pp, tp) SF novel of aliens enslaved on their homeworld by humans, and a half-human woman’s struggle with the owner who hates her. A hardcover edition (-0510-6, $25.00) was announced but not seen. The author also writes and edits SF as Alice Laurance. A first novel. Order from Xlibris, 888-7-Xlibris, www.Xlibris.com

Some Chinese Ghosts Lafcadio Hearn (Wildside Press 1-58715-000-X, 1999, $15.00, 203pp, tp) Reprint (Roberts Brothers 1887) collection of six ghost stories. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available online from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045; www.wildsidepress.com

The Art of the X-Files ed. Marvin Heiferman & Carole Kismaric (HarperEntertainment 0-06-105113-6, Oct ’99, $20.00, 174pp, tp, cover by David Hughes) [X-Files] Reprint (HarperPrism 1998) art book based on the TV show, with largely non-illustrative art by non-genre artists inspired by the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation; art copyrighted by the individual artists.

Assignment in Eternity Robert A. Heinlein (Baen 0-671-57865-0, Apr 2000, $6.99, 276pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) Reprint (Fantasy Press 1953) collection of four stories. Fourth printing.

The Fantasies of Robert A. Heinlein Robert A. Heinlein (SFBC #06746, Nov ’99, $13.98, 352pp, hc, cover by Peter Gudynas) Reprint (Tor 1999) fantasy omnibus/collection of eight stories. Reprints the contents of Waldo and Magic, Inc. (Doubleday 1950) and The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag (Gnome 1959). This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Green Hills of Earth Robert A. Heinlein (Baen 0-671-57853-7, Feb 2000, $6.99, 270pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Future History] Reissue (Shasta 1951) collection of 10 stories. second printing.

The Man Who Sold the Moon Robert A. Heinlein (Baen 0-671-57863-4, Mar 2000, $5.99, 295pp, pb, cover by Patrick Turner) [Future History] Reissue (Shasta 1950) collection of six stories. Second printing.

The Past Through Tomorrow Robert A. Heinlein (SFBC #00196, Jun 2000, $14.98, 785pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Future History] Reissue (Putnam 1967) classic collection of stories and novels in Heinlein’s “Future History”. This repackaged SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-1051-2; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Stark’s War John G. Hemry (Ace 0-441-00715-5, Apr 2000, $5.99, 261pp, pb, cover by Cliff Miller) [Stark’s War] Military SF novel. The US controls Earth and now wants to take over the foreign powers settled on the moon. A first novel.

Blood Memories Barb Hendee (Vision Novels 1-887038-06-X, Nov ’99, $9.99, 169pp, tp, cover by William Giese) Vampire novel. Vampires live in hiding in Seattle. This is dated 1999, but not seen until now. An on-demand book, available online from http://vision.nais.com.

Better Angels Howard V. Hendrix (Ace 0-441-00767-8, Nov 2000, $13.95, 373pp, tp, cover by Victor Stabin) [Lightpaths] Reprint (Ace 1999) near-future SF novel, prequel to Lightpaths and Standing Wave. Remains of an alien “angel” are found in the La Brea tar pits.

The Grave James Heneghan (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 0-374-32765-3, Oct 2000, $17.00, 245pp, hc, cover by Greg Spalenka) Young-adult time travel/horror novel. A boy fascinated by a recently discovered mass grave is pulled back to the Irish potato famine in 1847.

Brian Aldiss Tom Henighan (Simon & Schuster/Twayne 0-8057-1601-7, May ’99, $32.00, 156pp, hc) Non-fiction, a critical guide to Aldiss’s life and works, focusing on his “Mainstream SF”, with a separate chapter on the “Helliconia” series, as well as his mainstream and experimental fiction. There are notes, index, and a selected bibliography. This is #555 in “Twayne’s English Authors Series”. [Brian W. Aldiss]

Dune: House Atreides Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58027-2, Aug 2000, $6.99, 681pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune] Reprint (Bantam Spectra 1999) SF novel, a prequel to Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. An international mass-market edition was scheduled for February. Copyrighted by the Herbert Limited Partnership.

Dune: House Harkonnen Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-11072-1, Oct 2000, $27.50, 603pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune] SF novel, second prequel to Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. Copyrighted by the Herbert Limited Partnership. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 9/00).

Dune: House Harkonnen Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (SFBC #05838, Oct 2000, $13.75, 603pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Dune] Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2000) SF novel, second prequel to Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series. Copyrighted by the Herbert Limited Partnership. This is similar to the Bantam Spectra edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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