The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001

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The King’s Name Jo Walton (Tor 0-312-87653-X, Dec 2001, $25.95, 304pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [King’s Peace] Fantasy novel, sequel to The King’s Peace.

Star Trek: In the Name of Honor Dayton Ward (Pocket 0-7434-1225-7, Jan 2002, $6.99, 328pp, pb) [Star Trek] Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Man Over Mind Dean Warren (Xlibris 0-7388-6561-3, 2001, $25.00, 244pp, hc) SF adventure novel. Mankind revolts against the computers that rule the galaxy. A print-on-demand book, available online at [www.Xlibris.com], or 1-888-7-XLIBRIS.

Painted Worlds Jim Warren (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85585-894-0, Sep 2001, $29.95, 112pp, hc, cover by Jim Warren) Art book. This is the 2001 Paper Tiger edition, distributed in the US by Sterling.

(The) Lexicographer’s Love Song and Other Poems Ian Watson (DNA Publications, Nov 2001, $5.00, 60pp, ph, cover by Tim Mullins) Chapbook collection of 21 poems, three original, with illustrations by Tim Mullins. Edited by Mike and Anita Allen. Order from DNA Publications, PO Box 2988, Radford VA 24143-2988. [http://www.dnapublications.com/]

The Blood of a Dragon Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 1-58715-357-2, Aug 2001, $15.95, 232pp, tp, cover by Dalmazio Frau) [Ethshar] Reprint (Del Rey 1991) fantasy novel in the “Ethshar” series. This adds short story “Portrait of a Hero”, also in the series. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

The Dragon Society Lawrence Watt-Evans (Tor 0-765-30007-9, Dec 2001, $27.95, 428pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Obsidian Chronicles] Fantasy novel, sequel to Dragon Weather.

The Misenchanted Sword Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 1-58715-282-7, 2000, $14.95, 226pp, tp, cover by Dalmazio Frau) [Ethshar] Reprint (Del Rey 1985) fantasy novel in the “Eshkar” series. This adds short story “The Bloodstone”, also in the series. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.

Night of Madness Lawrence Watt-Evans (Tor 0-812-57794-9, Jan 2002, $6.99, 376pp, pb, cover by Daniel Horn) [Ethshar] Reprint (Tor 2000) fantasy novel in the “Eshkar” series.

The Nightmare People Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 1-58715-201-0, 2000, $15.00, 203pp, tp) Reprint (Onyx 1990) horror novel. This is dated 2000, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.

The Spell of the Black Dagger Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 1-58715-360-2, Aug 2001, $16.95, 290pp, tp, cover by Dalmazio Frau) [Ethshar] Reprint (Del Rey 1993) fantasy novel in the “Ethshar” series. This adds short story “The Guardswoman”, also in the series. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, HOlicong PA 18928.

Taking Flight Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 1-58715-288-6, Aug 2001, $15.95, 218pp, tp, cover by Dalmazio Frau) [Ethshar] Reprint (Del Rey 1993) fantasy novel in the “Ethshar” series. This adds short story “Night Flight”, also in the series. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

The Unwilling Warlord Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 1-58715-286-X, 2000, $15.95, 246pp, tp, cover by Dalmazio Frau) [Ethshar] Reprint (Del Rey 1989) fantasy novel in the “Ethshar” series, plus short story “Ingredients”, also in the series. This is copyrighted 2000, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

With a Single Spell Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 1-58715-285-1, 2000, $14.95, 204pp, tp, cover by Dalmazio Frau) [Ethshar] Reprint (Del Rey 1987) fantasy novel in the “Ethshar” series, plus short story “Weaving Spells”, also in the series. This is copyrighted 2000, but not seen until now. An on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

Maelstrom Peter Watts (Tor 0-312-87806-0, Oct 2001, $25.95, 378pp, hc, cover by Bruce Jensen) [Lenie Clarke] SF novel, a standalone direct sequel to Starfish. Lenie Clarke has survived the disaster that killed millions, but carries the potential to destroy the human race.

Ten Monkeys, Ten Minutes Peter Watts (Tesseract 1-895836-74-3, Jan 2001, $11.95, 168pp, tp) Collection of nine SF stories, one original, of a dark future. The story “A Niche” won the Prix Aurora. A limited hardcover edition (-76-X, $23.95) is also available. Order from Tesseract Books, The Books Collective, 214-21, 10405 Jasper Ave, Edmonton AB Canada T5J 3S2; [tesseract@bookscollective.com].

Space Race Sylvia Waugh (Random House/Dell Yearling 0-440-41714-7, Aug 2001, $4.99, 241pp, tp, cover by Martin Matje) [Ormingat] Reprint (The Bodley Head 2000) young-adult SF novel.

Brothers in Arms Ben Weaver (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105972-2, Jan 2001, $5.99, 306pp, pb) [Brothers in Arms] Military SF novel. A colonist Cadet has divided loyalties when the colony planets rebel. This includes a five-page interview with the author.

Endless Honeymoon Don Webb (St. Martin’s Minotaur 0-312-26582-4, Jan 2001, $23.95, 243pp, hc, cover by Mike Gorman) Associational mystery novel with dark fantasy/surreal elements. A couple who like to play practical jokes on society’s creeps get into trouble when one of their victims is murdered.

Ashes of Victory David Weber (Baen 0-671-31977-9, Mar 2001, $7.99, 647pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Honor Harrington] Reprint (Baen 2000) military SF novel, ninth in the “Honor Harrington” series.

The Excalibur Alternative David Weber (Baen 0-671-31860-8, Jan 2002, $21.00, 313pp, hc, cover by Patrick Turner) Military SF novel based on a novella in the anthology Foreign Legions set in the world of David Drake’s Ranks of Bronze. English forces from 1340 are recruited to fight by aliens not allowed to use their technology on primitive worlds.

Flag in Exile David Weber (Baen 0-671-31980-9, Mar 2001, $10.00, 405pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Honor Harrington] Reprint (Baen 1995) SF novel, fifth in the “Honor Harrington” series.

March to the Sea David Weber & John Ringo (Baen 0-671-31826-8, Aug 2001, $24.00, 534pp, hc, cover by Pat Turner) [Captain March] Military SF novel, sequel to March Upcountry. Prince Roger and his guards help boost the local native technology when invading barbarian hordes get in their way.

March Upcountry David Weber & John Ringo (Baen 0-671-31985-X, May 2001, $24.00, 510pp, hc, cover by Patrick Turner) [Captain March] Military SF novel. An irresponsible prince is packed off on a diplomatic mission to a backwater planet, but sabotage and alien enemies make things dangerous.

Changer of Worlds ed. David Weber (Baen 0-671-31975-2, Mar 2001, $25.00, 374pp, hc, cover by Carol Heyer) [Honor Harrington] Anthology of four stories, the third anthology set in the “Honor Harrington” universe. Three stories are by Weber, one by Eric Flint.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Section 31: Abyss David Weddle & Jeffrey Lang (Pocket 0-671-77483-2, Jul 2001, $6.99, 292pp, pb) [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; Section 31] Star Trek novelization, one of four in the “Section 31” sub-series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Dial Your Dreams & Other Nightmares Robert Weinberg (DarkTales Publications 1-930997-11-6, Aug 2001, $19.99, xvii + 199pp, tp, cover by Virgil Finlay) Collection of 14 stories, two original. Foreword by Richard Gilliam and afterword by Mort Castle. Foreword by Paula Guran. Order online at [www.darktales.com], or from PO Box 675, Grandview MO 64030; add $4.95 postage.

DragonLance: Dragons of a Lost Star Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1817-9, Apr 2001, $27.95, 458pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: War of Souls] Fantasy novelization, based on the role-playing games, volume two of “The War of Souls” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: Dragons of a Lost Star Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (SFBC #37089, May 2001, $13.98, 458pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: War of Souls] Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2001) fantasy novelization, based on the role-playing games, volume two of “The War of Souls” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. This is similar to the WotC edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

DragonLance: Test of the Twins Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1806-3, Feb 2001, $7.99, 330pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Legends] Reprint (TSR 1986) novelization based on the role-playing game. Book three of the “Legends” trilogy. Copyrighted 1986 by TSR, 2000 by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: Time of the Twins Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1804-7, Feb 2001, $7.99, 421pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Legends] Reprint (TSR 1986) novelization based on the role-playing game. Book one of the “Legends” trilogy. Copyrighted 1986 by TSR, 2000 by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: War of the Twins Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1805-5, Feb 2001, $7.99, 411pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [DragonLance: Legends] Reprint (TSR 1986) novelization based on the role-playing game. Book two of the “Legends” trilogy. Copyrighted 1986 by TSR, 2000 by Wizards of the Coast.

Guardians of the Lost Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-105179-9, Nov 2001, $26.00, 500pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [Sovereign Stone] Fantasy novel, second book of the “Sovereign Stone” trilogy. First US edition (Voyager 7/01).

Well of Darkness Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (HarperTorch 0-06-102057-5, Sep 2001, $7.99, 562pp, pb, cover by Larry Elmore) [Sovereign Stone] Reprint (Voyager 2000) fantasy novel, first book of the “Sovereign Stone” trilogy.

A Dragon-Lover’s Treasury of the Fantastic ed. Margaret Weis (Warner Aspect 0-446-60842-4, Sep 2001, $6.50, 321pp, pb, cover by Ciruelo Cabral) Reissue (Warner Aspect 1994) anthology of ten stories, half of the original 1994 edition. Third printing.

DragonLance: The Best of Tales, Volume Two ed. Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2700-3, Jan 2002, $6.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Alan Pollack) [DragonLance] Anthology of 10 stories, a set of six poems, and a new game scenario by Tracy Hickman, based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: The Search for Magic: Tales from the War of Souls ed. Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1899-3, Oct 2001, $6.99, 340pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: War of Souls] Original anthology of 11 stories, based on the role-playing game. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Cosmic Banditos A. C. Weisbecker (Penguin/NAL 0-451-20306-2, Mar 2001, $12.00, 192pp, tp, cover by Hiro Kimura) Reprint (Vintage 1986) humorous novel with SF elements (quantum physics).

Journeys into Limbo Chananya Weissman (Infinity Publishing.com 0-7414-0576-8, Jan 2001, $11.95, 118pp, tp) Original collection of 15 stories, one a reprint. Order from Infinity Publishing.com, 519 West Lancaster Ave., Haverford PA 19041-1413; 877-BUY-BOOK; [www.buybooksontheweb.com].

The Devil Is Not Mocked and Other Warnings Manly Wade Wellman (Night Shade Books 1-892389-10-X, May 2001, $35.00, 343pp, hc, cover by Kenneth Waters) Collection of 28 stories, the second volume in “The Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman”, a projected series of five. Introduction by Ramsey Campbell. Illustrated by Kenneth Waters. Night Shade Books, 560 Scott #304, San Francisco CA 94117; [books@nightshadebooks.com]; [www.nightshadebooks.com].

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