The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2001

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Lady Pain Rebecca Bradley (Ace 0-441-00871-2, Jun 2001, $6.50, 336pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Gil] Fantasy novel, third in the series begun in Lady in Gil. First US edition (Gollancz 1998).

The Sand-Reckoner Gillian Bradshaw (Tor/Forge 0-312-87340-9, Jun 2001, $14.95, 352pp, tp, cover by Patrick Faricy) Reprint (Forge 2000) associational historical novel of Archimedes and the dawn of science.

The Wolf Hunt Gillian Bradshaw (Tor/Forge 0-312-87332-8, Aug 2001, $24.95, 381pp, hc, cover by Carl B. Andreas Ruthart) Historical novel with fantasy/werewolf elements, based on the “Lai de Bisclavret” by Marie de France.

Kai Lung’s Golden Hours Ernest Bramah (Wildside Press 1-58715-209-6, Jan 2001, $15.95, 235pp, tp) [Kai Lung] Reprint (Grant Richards 1922) fantasy novel in the “Kai Lung” series. Introduction by Hilaire Belloc. This is an on-demand book, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com], or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.

Swim the Moon Paul Brandon (Tor 0-312-87794-3, Sep 2001, $25.95, 380pp, hc, cover by Rafal Olbinski) Romantic fantasy novel. A Scottish fiddler is drawn to a mysterious woman by the sea. A first novel.

Mirage Perry Brass (Belhue Press 1-892149-02-8, Oct 2001, $12.95, 219pp, tp, cover by John Phillips) Reprint (Belhue Press 1991) erotic gay SF novel of lovers transported from a distant planet to Earth. This Tenth Anniversary Edition has a new introduction by the author. Order from Belhue Press, 2501 Palisade Ave., Suite A1, Bronx NY 10463; [belhuepress@earthlink.net]; add $2.00 shipping.

This Flesh Unknown Gary Braunbeck (Foggy Windows Books/Chimeras 1-930947-07-0, Mar 2001, $12.95, 156pp, tp, cover by Arantza) Erotic ghost story. Available from Foggy Windows Books, PO Box 2358, Scarborough ME 04070; 207-885-0247; [www.foggywindows.com].

Elixir Gary Braver (Tor 0-812-57591-1, Aug 2001, $7.99, 430pp, pb, cover by Patrick Faricy) Reprint (Forge 2000) SF thriller.

K-PAX Gene Brewer (St. Martin’s 0-312-97702-6, Aug 2001, $6.50, 233pp, pb) [K-PAX] Reissue (St. Martin’s 1995) associational novel of a man who claims to be an alien from a Utopian world. This is a movie tie-in edition. Second printing.

On a Beam of Light Gene Brewer (St. Martin’s 0-312-26926-9, Mar 2001, $23.95, 261pp, hc) [K-PAX] Associational novel, sequel to K-PAX. The hospital patient who claims to be an alien from the Utopian planet K-PAX announces his intention to return home for good, spurring his doctor’s efforts to find the truth. The front jacket notes K-PAX is “soon to be a major motion picture.”

The Vampire Journals Traci Briery (Pinnacle 0-7860-1429-6, Sep 2001, $5.99, 349pp, pb) [Vampire Memoirs] Reissue (Zebra 1993) vampire novel, sequel to The Vampire Memoirs, co-authored by Mara McCuniff. This is the first Pinnacle edition, but apparently continues the printing count from the Zebra editions, and indicates third printing.

The Hob’s Bargain Patricia Briggs (Ace 0-441-00813-5, Mar 2001, $5.99, 281pp, pb, cover by Duane O. Myers) Fantasy novel. A woman pays a high price to get a magical Hob to defend her village from raiders.

Kiln People David Brin (Tor 0-765-30355-8, Jan 2002, $25.95, 461pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) SF thriller of a world where disposable bodies are common.

Devil’s Valley André Brink (Harcourt/Harvest 0-15-601208-1, Apr 2001, $14.00, 401pp, tp) Reprint (1998) dark fantasy/surreal literary novel about an isolated town in South Africa. We apparently missed the hardcover first US edition (Harcourt 1999, 0-15-100440-4).

The Spike: How Our Lives are Being Transformed by Rapidly Advancing Technologies Damien Broderick (Tor 0-312-87781-1, Feb 2001, $24.95, 380pp, hc) Associational non-fiction, a revised version of his 1997 eponymous Australian popular science book examining the possibility of a “Vernor Vinge-type singularity developing in the next few decades”. Includes index and notes.

Fantasy of the 20th Century: An Illustrated History Randy Broecker (Collectors Press 1-888054-52-2, Oct 2001, $60.00, 256pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) Lavishly illustrated pictorial history of modern genre fantasy, from pulps to present. There is an index. Order from Collectors Press, PO Box 230986, Portland OR 97281; credit card orders 800-423-1848; [www.collectorspress.com].

Brom: Offerings Gerald Brom (Sterling Publishing/Paper Tiger 1-85585-918-1, Oct 2001, $29.95, 128pp, hc, cover by Brom) Art book. This is the Paper Tiger UK edition, distributed in the US by Sterling Publishing, 387 Park Ave. S., New York NY 10016-8810; [www.sterlingpub.com]; 800-805-5489.

Expatria Keith Brooke (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-58715-331-9, 2001, $15.99, 177pp, tp) [Expatria] Reprint (Gollancz 1991) SF novel. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 45, Gillette NJ 07933-0045.

Expatria Incorporated Keith Brooke (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-58715-416-1, 2001, $15.99, 280pp, tp) [Expatria] Reprint (Gollancz 1992) SF novel. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928-0301.

Head Shots Keith Brooke (Wildside Press/Cosmos Books 1-58715-387-4, 2001, $15.00, 162pp, tp) Collection of 14 stories. Introduction by Eric Brown. A print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.wildsidepress.com] or from Wildside Press, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928.

The Druid of Shannara Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37559-9, Sep 2001, $7.99, 370pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Heritage of Shannara] Reissue (Del Rey 1991) fantasy novel, fifth book in the “Shannara” series, second in “The Heritage of Shannara” sub-series. 17th printing.

The Elf Queen of Shannara Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37558-0, Sep 2001, $7.99, 359pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Heritage of Shannara] Reissue (Del Rey 1992) fantasy novel, sixth book in the “Shannara” series, third in “The Heritage of Shannara” sub-series. 16th printing.

The Scions of Shannara Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-37074-0, Sep 2001, $7.99, 419pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Heritage of Shannara] Reissue (Del Rey 1990) fantasy novel, fourth book in the “Shannara” series, first in “The Heritage of Shannara” sub-series. 22nd printing.

The Talismans of Shannara Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-38674-4, Sep 2001, $7.99, 440pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Heritage of Shannara] Reissue (Del Rey; Legend 1993) fantasy novel, seventh book in the “Shannara” series, fourth in “The Heritage of Shannara” sub-series. 13th printing.

The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Antrax Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39766-5, Sep 2001, $26.95, 375pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Fantasy novel, book two in “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara” set a generation after The Talismans of Shannara.

The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Antrax Terry Brooks (SFBC #39073, Oct 2001, $14.99, 375pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Reprint (Del Rey; Earthlight UK 2001) fantasy novel, book two in “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara”. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch Terry Brooks (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-39655-3, Sep 2001, $7.99, 456pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Shannara: Voyage of the Jerle Shannara] Reprint (Del Rey 2000) fantasy novel, book one in “The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara” set a generation after The Talismans of Shannara.

The World of Shannara Terry Brooks & Teresa Patterson (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-43905-8, Oct 2001, $30.00, 206pp, hc, cover by Justin Sweet) [Shannara] Non-fiction guide to Brooks’ fantasy world. Illustrated by David Cherry. Packaged and copyrighted by Bill Fawcett & Associates.

Angels & Demons Dan Brown (Pocket 0-671-02736-0, Jul 2001, $7.99, 572pp, pb) Reprint (Pocket 2000) slightly-SF thriller of Vatican conspiracies, the Illuminati, and antimatter.

From These Ashes: The Complete Short SF of Fredric Brown Fredric Brown (NESFA Press 1-886778-18-3, Feb 2001, $29.00, 690pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Collection of 111 SF stories from 1941 through 1965. Introduction by Barry N. Malzberg. Order from NESFA Press, PO Box 809, Framingham MA 01701; [www.nesfa.org/press]; add $2.50 postage.

From These Ashes: The Complete Short SF of Fredric Brown Fredric Brown (SFBC #01122, Oct 2001, $14.50, 693pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Reprint (NESFA Press 2001) collection of 111 SF stories from 1941 through 1965. Introduction by Barry N. Malzberg. This is similar to the NESFA edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Shango J. David Brown (iUniverse.com/Writers Club 0-595-12978-1, Jan 2001, $28.95, 622pp, tp) SF novel. A spaceship on an an exploratory mission encounters aliens. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.iuniverse.com], or write iUniverse.com, 620 North 48th St. Suite 201, Lincoln NE 68504-3467.

Dark Things II: Journey into Tomorrow Joseph F. Brown (Royal Fireworks Press 0-88092-460-8, 2001, $9.99, 169pp, tp, cover by Jason Lewis) [Dark Things] Young-adult horror novel, sequel to Dark Things. US and Iraqi agents seek to kidnap Jarrod to learn the secret behind his ability to make the things he imagines real. Order from Royal Fireworks Printing Co., First Avenue-Box 399, Unionville, NY 10988; 845-726-4444.

Legend of the Five Rings: The Crab Stan Brown (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-1879-9, Jun 2001, $6.99, 281pp, pb, cover by r. k. post) [Clan War] Novelization based on the card game, “The Clan War” #5. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Skeleton Man Joseph Bruchac (HarperCollins 0-06-029075-7, Sep 2001, $15.95, 114pp, hc, cover by Sally Wern Comport) [Skeleton Man] Young-adult contemporary horror novella based on a traditional Abenaki story. Molly’s parents have disappeared, and dreams of the Mohawk Skeleton Man seem to be trying to tell her something.

Student Companion to George Orwell Mitzi M. Brunsdale (Greenwood Press 0-313-30637-0, Mar 2000, $29.95, 173pp, hc) Non-fiction guide to Orwell, concentrating on 1984 and Animal Farm. This is dated 2000, but was not seen until now. Order from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport CT 06881; credit card orders: 800-225-5800; website [www.greenwood.com]. [George Orwell]

Dragon & Issola Steven Brust (SFBC #39529, Sep 2001, $12.99, 467pp, hc, cover by Donato Giancola) [Vlad Taltos] Omnibus of two fantasy novels in the “Vlad Taltos” series: Dragon (1998) and Issola (2001). This SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-2031-3; it lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Issola Steven Brust (Tor 0-312-85927-9, Jul 2001, $23.95, 255pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Vlad Taltos] Fantasy novel, ninth in the “Vlad Taltos” series. Vlad returns to help his friends Morrolan and Aliera fight the Jenoine.

A Sad Last Love at the Diner of the Damned Ed Bryant (Wormhole Books 0-9709657-2-9, Jun 2001, $13.00, 41pp, ph, cover by David Martin) Horror novella in chapbook form, originally published in Book of the Dead (1989). There is a new introduction by S.P. Somtow, and afterword by the author. This is a signed limited edition of 750, with 250 copies reserved for boxed gift sets; a lettered edition of 52 is also available. Order online for $12.00 (postpaid) at [www.wormholebooks.com], or order from Wormhole Books, 7719 Stonewall Run, Fort Wayne IN 46825; email: [info@wormholebooks.com]

The Baku: Tales of the Nuclear Age Edward Bryant (Subterranean Press 1-892284-52-9, Jan 2001, $35.00, 111pp, hc, cover by David Martin) Collection of three horror stories, and an unproduced teleplay based on the title story. Bryant’s introduction discusses his own hellish Hollywood experience. This is a signed, limited edition of 500; a lettered edition of 26 (-53-7, $125.00) is also available. Order from Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519; $3.00 postage; [www.subterraneanpress.com].

While She Was Out Edward Bryant (Wormhole Books 0-9709657-9-6, Nov 2001, $13.00, 36pp, ph, cover by Joanna Erbach) Chapbook suspense story, with an afterword by Bryant, and an author biography by Dawn Dunn. This is a signed, limited edition of 750, with 250 copies reserved for boxed gift sets; a hardcover edition of 200 and a lettered edition of 52 are also available. Order online for $13.00 (postpaid) at [www.wormholebooks.com], or order from Wormhole Books, 7719 Stonewall Run, Fort Wayne IN 46825; email: [info@wormholebooks.com].

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