The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2002

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Fallen Angels Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle & Michael Flynn (Baen 0-7434-3582-6, Oct 2002, $24.00, 362pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) Reprint (Baen 1991) SF novel.

The Houses of the Kzinti ed. Larry Niven (Baen 0-7434-3577-X, Dec 2002, $15.00, 435pp, tp, cover by Larry Elmore) [Man-Kzin Wars] Omnibus/anthology set in Larry Niven’s Known Space universe, with two novellas by Dean Ing previously collected as Cathouse, and fix-up novel The Children’s Hour by Jerry Pournelle & S.M. Stirling.

Abhorsen Garth Nix (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-027825-0, Jan 2003, $17.99, 358pp, hc, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) [Abhorsen] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Lirael, third in the series begun in Sabriel. Lirael and Prince Sameth seek to stop the freeing of Orannis the Destroyer.

Lirael Garth Nix (HarperCollins 0-06-000542-4, Apr 2002, $6.99, 705pp, pb, cover by Leo & Diane Dillon) [Abhorsen] Reprint (Allen & Unwin Australia 2001) young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Sabriel.

The Seventh Tower, Volumes 1-3 Garth Nix (Scholastic LucasBooks 0-439-48587-8, Nov 2002, $14.99, 649pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Seventh Tower] Omnibus of three young-adult fantasy novels in “The Seventh Tower” series: The Fall (2000), Castle (2000), and Aenir (2001). Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Janus Andre Norton (Baen 0-7434-3553-2, Aug 2002, $15.00, 387pp, tp, cover by Larry Elmore) [Niall Renfro] SF omnibus of two SF novels, Judgment on Janus (1963) and Victory on Janus (1966).

Mark of the Cat/Year of the Rat Andre Norton (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-53-3, Feb 2002, $20.00, 602pp, tp, cover by Hoang) Omnibus of two fantasy novels based on a world created by artist Karen Kuykendall: The Mark of the Cat (1992) and new sequel Year of the Rat. A hardcover edition (-52-2, $40.00) is also available.

Star Soldiers Andre Norton (SFBC #14229, Jan 2002, $9.99, 434pp, hc, cover by Stephen Hickman) Reprint (Baen 2001) SF omnibus of two SF novels, Star Guard (1955) and Star Rangers (1953). This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Soldiers Andre Norton (Baen 0-7434-3554-0, Aug 2002, $6.99, 471pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) Reprint (Baen 2001) SF omnibus of two SF novels, Star Guard (1955) and Star Rangers (1953).

Time Traders II: The Defiant Agents/Key Out of Time Andre Norton (Baen 0-671-31852-7, Feb 2002, $7.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Stephen Hickman) [Time Traders] Reprint (Baen 2001) SF omnibus of Norton’s last two solo novels in the “Time Traders” or “Ross Murdock” series: The Defiant Agents (1962) and Key Out of Time (1963).

Warlock Andre Norton (Baen 0-671-31849-7, Feb 2002, $25.00, 534pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [Forerunner] SF omnibus of three SF novels, Storm Over Warlock (1960), Ordeal in Otherwhere (1964), and Forerunner Foray (1973).

Warlock Andre Norton (SFBC #51528, Jul 2002, $12.50, 534pp, hc, cover by Larry Elmore) [Forerunner] Reprint (Baen 2002) SF omnibus of three SF novels, Storm Over Warlock (1960), Ordeal in Otherwhere (1964), and Forerunner Foray (1973). This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Leopard in Exile Andre Norton & Rosemary Edghill (Tor 0-812-54540-0, Feb 2002, $6.99, 363pp, pb, cover by Thomas Canty) [Shadow of Albion] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy historical adventure novel, sequel to Shadow of Albion.

The Elvenbane Andre Norton & Mercedes Lackey (Tor 0-812-51175-1, Jun 2002, $7.99, 566pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Halfblood Chronicles] Reissue (Tor 1991) fantasy novel. Seventh printing.

Elvenblood Andre Norton & Mercedes Lackey (Tor 0-812-56319-0, Jun 2002, $6.99, 344pp, pb, cover by Boris Vallejo) [Halfblood Chronicles] Reissue (Tor 1995) fantasy novel, second book in “The Halfblood Chronicles”. Fourth printing.

Elvenborn Andre Norton & Mercedes Lackey (Tor 0-312-86456-6, Aug 2002, $24.95, 382pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Halfblood Chronicles] Fantasy novel, third book in “The Halfblood Chronicles”.

Elvenborn Andre Norton & Mercedes Lackey (SFBC #52265, Aug 2002, $13.99, 382pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Halfblood Chronicles] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, third book in “The Halfblood Chronicles”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Beast Master’s Ark Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie (Tor 0-765-30041-9, Jun 2002, $23.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Allen Douglas) [Hosteen Storm] SF novel, the first in a series of sequels to Norton’s The Beast Master.

A Crown Disowned Andre Norton & Sasha Miller (Tor 0-312-87338-7, Oct 2002, $25.95, 416pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan] Fantasy novel. Third in the “Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan”.

A Crown Disowned Andre Norton & Sasha Miller (SFBC #53420, Oct 2002, $12.99, 416pp, hc, cover by Luis Royo) [Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan] Reprint (Tor 2002) fantasy novel, third in the “Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan”. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Knight or Knave Andre Norton & Sasha Miller (Tor 0-812-57758-2, May 2002, $6.99, 318pp, pb, cover by Luis Royo) [Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel. Second in the “Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and Rowan” after To the King a Daughter.

Atlantis Endgame Andre Norton & Sherwood Smith (Tor 0-312-85922-8, Dec 2002, $23.95, 253pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Time Traders] SF novel in Norton’s “Time Traders” series.

Wetware Craig Nova (Random House/Crown/Shaye Areheart Books 0-609-60595-X, Jan 2002, $22.00, 339pp, hc) Near-future SF novel. A biotech engineer adds forbidden details — a sense of humor, human-like emotions — to the androids he designs.

Medicine Show Jody Lynn Nye (Ace 0-441-00085-1, Apr 2002, $5.99, 261pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) [Taylor’s Ark] Reissue (Ace 1994) SF novel, sequel to Taylor’s Ark. Second printing.

Taylor’s Ark Jody Lynn Nye (Ace 0-441-79974-4, Mar 2002, $5.99, 279pp, pb, cover by Peter Peebles) Reissue (Ace 1993) SF novel. Fourth printing.

Halo: The Fall of Reach Eric Nylund (SFBC #51535, Jun 2002, $9.99, 340pp, hc, cover by Lorraine McLees) Reprint (Del Rey 2001) novelization based on the computer game. Copyrighted by Microsoft. This has ISBN 0-7394-2613-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Faithless: Tales of Transgression Joyce Carol Oates (HarperCollins/Ecco Press 0-06-093357-7, Jun 2002, $14.95, 386pp, tp) Reprint (Ecco Press 2001) associational collection of 21 crime and non-supernatural horror stories.

Timeless Love Judith O’Brien (Simon Pulse 0-7434-1921-9, Feb 2002, $4.99, 230pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult time-travel fantasy novel. A contemporary teen is transported to the bedroom of Edward VI of England in 1553, and tries to keep him from dying.

Angel: Image Mel Odom (Simon Pulse 0-7434-2750-5, Apr 2002, $5.99, 330pp, pb) [Angel] Novelization based on the TV series, a spin-off of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: Crossings Mel Odom (Simon Pulse 0-7434-2734-3, Jun 2002, $5.99, 243pp, pb) [Buffy, the Vampire Slayer] Novelization based on the TV show. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

Diablo #2: The Black Road Mel Odom (Pocket 0-7434-2691-6, Apr 2002, $6.99, 360pp, pb, cover by Bill Petras) [Diablo] Novelization based on the dark fantasy computer game. Copyrighted by Blizzard Entertainment.

Forgotten Realms: The Jewel of Turmish Mel Odom (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-2698-8, Feb 2002, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Eric Peterson) [Forgotten Realms: Cities] Novelization based on the role-playing game, third in “The Cities” series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Roswell: Shades Mel Odom (Simon Pulse 0-7434-1837-9, Sep 2002, $6.99, 250pp, pb) [Roswell] Novelization based on the TV show based on the “Roswell High” series by Melinda Metz. Copyrighted by Twentieth Century Fox Film.

The Rover Mel Odom (Tor 0-765-34194-8, Sep 2002, $6.99, 505pp, pb, cover by Tim & Greg Hildebrandt) [Rover] Reprint (Tor 2001) fantasy novel.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Tiger Tale Mel Odom (Simon Pulse 0-7434-2430-1, Feb 2002, $4.99, 135pp, pb) [Sabrina, the Teenage Witch] Young-adult novelization, 41st in the series based on the TV show based on the Archie Comic. Copyrighted by Viacom Productions.

Conan: Sword of Skelos Andrew Offutt (Tor 0-765-34021-6, Feb 2002, $6.99, 213pp, pb, cover by Vladimir Nenov) [Conan] Reprint (Bantam 1979) fantasy novelization based on Robert E. Howard’s character. Copyrighted by Conan Properties.

The Summoning Stone Jana G. Oliver (MageSpell Press 0-9704490-2-X, Sep 2002, $15.95, 423pp, tp, cover by L. W. Perkins) [DragonFire] Fantasy novel, the second book in the “DragonFire” series. The children of Belwyn and Morwyn the Adept become pawns in a power struggle between an ancient dragon and a cruel lord. MageSpell Press, PO Box 1126, Norcross GA 30091; [www.magespell.com]; add $3.00 postage.

The Fifth Man John B. Olson & Randall Ingermanson (Bethany House 0-7642-2732-7, Oct 2002, $11.99, 361pp, tp) [Oxygen] Near-future Christian SF novel, sequel to Oxygen. Trouble continues to plague a mission on Mars. Order from Bethany House, 11400 Hampshire Ave. S., Minneapolis MN 55438; [www.bethanyhouse.com]; credit card orders: 800-328-6109; add $4.00 postage.

Silverwing Kenneth Oppel (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 0-689-85202-9, Jul 2002, $2.99, 216pp, tp) [Silverwing Saga] Reprint (HarperCollins Canada 1997) young-adult fantasy about a bat. This is a specially priced “Books that Cast a Spell!” edition.

The Thoughtmaster’s Conduit Kerry Orchard (New Concepts Publishing 1-58608-561-1, Jul 2002, $6.49, 280pp, pb, cover by Eliza Black) Fantasy novel. A reluctant hero is the only one with the power to become the Thoughtmaster and save the world from destruction. An electronic version appeared in 2001. A first novel. Available from New Concepts Publishing, 4729 Humphreys Rd., Lake Park GA 31636; [www.newconceptspublishing.com].

Star Trek: S.C.E. Book Two: Miracle Workers ed. John Ordover (Pocket 0-7434-4412-4, Feb 2002, $6.99, 441pp, pb) [Star Trek: S.C.E.] Anthology of three novellas in the series, all previously published as e-books, by authors Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore, Keith R.A. DeCandido, and David Mack & Keith R.A. DeCandido; DeCandido also provides a “Minipedia” glossary for the series. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Star Trek: The Amazing Stories ed. John Ordover (Pocket 0-7434-4915-0, Aug 2002, $12.00, 151pp, tp, cover by Jerry Vandersteldt) [Star Trek] Anthology of seven Star Trek stories originally published in Amazing Stories. Ordover is not credited on the book. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Decadence 2 ed. Monica J. O’Rourke (Flesh & Blood Press 1-894815-57-2, Oct 2002, $28.00, 189pp, hc, cover by Mike Bohatch) Original anthology of 20 stories, six reprints, of erotic horror. Authors include Teri A. Jacobs, Nancy Kilpatrick, and Gerard Houarner. Order from Flesh & Blood Press, 121 Joseph St., Bayville NJ 08721.

Daughter of Ireland Juilene Osborne-McKnight (Tor/Forge 0-765-30127-X, Mar 2002, $24.95, 300pp, hc) Historical novel with fantasy elements. A druid priestess of ancient Ireland can see the future, but can’t uncover her own past.

The Literary Werewolf: An Anthology ed. Charlotte F. Otten (Syracuse University Press 0-8156-0753-9, Oct 2002, $24.95, 295 + xxxii, tp, cover by Fred Wellner) Anthology of 22 werewolf stories, by authors from Ovid and Marie de France to Stephen King and Brian Stableford. Available from Syracuse University Press, 621 Skytop Road, Suite 110, Syracuse NY 13244-2597; orders: 800-365-8929; [sumweb.syr.edu/su_press/]; add $4.00 shipping.

The Gossamer Eye ed. Stephen Pagel (Meisha Merlin 1-892065-64-9, Jun 2002, $14.00, 261pp, tp) Original dark fantasy anthology of 115 poems (33 reprints) and five stories (one a reprint) by Mark McLaughlin, Rain Graves, and David Niall Wilson. Order from Meisha Merlin, PO Box 7, Decatur GA 30031; [www.MeishaMerlin.com].

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