The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2005

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Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon, Book 7: The Hidden Dragon Lisa Trutkoff Trumbauer (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone 0-7869-3748-3, Jun 2005, $5.99, 178pp, tp, cover by Emily Fiegenschuh) [Dungeons & Dragons: Knights of the Silver Dragon] Young-adult novelization based on the roleplaying game world, the seventh in a series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

The Sacred Land H. N. Turteltaub (Tor 0-765-35072-6, Mar 2005, $7.99, 419pp, pb, cover by John Blackford) Reprint (Forge 2003) associational historical novel. Turteltaub is a pen name for Harry Turtledove.

Bridge of the Separator Harry Turtledove (Baen 1-4165-0918-6, Dec 2005, $24.00, 390pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Videssos] Fantasy novel in the Videssos series. A holy man decides that evil is stronger than good and sets out to change the official religion.

Counting Up, Counting Down Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-47798-7, Mar 2005, $7.50, 412pp, pb, cover by Kim McGillivray) Reprint (Del Rey 2002) collection of 17 stories, with introductions to each by Turtledove.

Curious Notions Harry Turtledove (Tor 0-765-34610-9, Dec 2005, $6.99, 272pp, pb, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) [Crosstime Traffic] Reprint (Tor 2004) SF novel, second in the “Crosstime Traffic” series.

Days of Infamy Harry Turtledove (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46056-1, Nov 2005, $7.99, 520pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Days of Infamy] Reprint (NAL 2004) alternate-history SF novel set in a world where Japan invaded Hawaii during WWII.

Every Inch a King Harry Turtledove (ISFiC Press 0-9759156-1-4, Nov 2005, $25.00, 314pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Humorous fantasy novel. A circus performer decides to pass himself off as the prince he resembles. ISFiC Press, 707 Sapling Lane, Deerfield IL 60015; [www.isficpress.com].

Homeward Bound Harry Turtledove (SFBC #1178688, Feb 2005, $13.49, 597pp, hc, cover by Jim Burns) [Worldwar; Colonization] Reprint (Del Rey 2005) alternate-history SF novel. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Homeward Bound Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45847-8, Jan 2006, $7.99, 648pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns) [Worldwar; Colonization] Reprint (Del Rey 2005) alternate-history SF novel following the “Worldwar” and “Colonization” series.

In High Places Harry Turtledove (Tor 0-765-30696-4, Jan 2006, $22.95, 270pp, hc, cover by Kazuhiko Sano) [Crosstime Traffic] SF novel, third in the “Crosstime Traffic” series. Annette, a young Crosstime Traffic agent, is captured by slavers in a backward alternate world.

Out of the Darkness Harry Turtledove (Tor 0-765-34362-2, Apr 2005, $7.99, 655pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton) [Darkness] Reprint (Tor 2004) fantasy novel, sixth in the “Darkness” series.

Settling Accounts: Drive to the East Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-45724-2, Aug 2005, $26.95, 594pp, hc) [Settling Accounts] Alternate-history novel, second in a series sequel to the ’Great War’ and ’American Empire’ series.

Settling Accounts: Drive to the East Harry Turtledove (SFBC #1194350, Sep 2005, $13.50, 594pp, hc) [Settling Accounts] Reprint (Del Rey 2005) alternate-history novel, second in a new series sequel to the ’Great War’ and ’American Empire’ series. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Settling Accounts: Return Engagement Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-46405-2, Jul 2005, $15.95, 623pp, tp) [Settling Accounts] Reprint (Del Rey 2004) alternate-history novel, first in a new series sequel to the ’Great War’ and ’American Empire’ series.

A Time of Troubles I Harry Turtledove (Baen 1-4165-0904-6, Jun 2005, $26.00, 757pp, hc, cover by Gary Ruddell) [Videssos: Troubles] Omnibus of two fantasy novels in the Videssos series: The Stolen Throne (1995) and Hammer and Anvil (1996).

A Time of Troubles II Harry Turtledove (Baen 1-4165-0899-6, Sep 2005, $26.00, 749pp, hc, cover by Tom Kidd) [Videssos: Troubles] Omnibus of volumes three and four in the Videssos series: The Thousand Cities (1997) and Videssos Besieged (1998).

A World of Difference Harry Turtledove (Ballantine Del Rey 0-345-36076-1, Sep 2005, $6.99, 308pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reissue (Del Rey 1990) alternate world SF novel. Fourth printing.

Alternate Generals III ed. Harry Turtledove (Baen 0-7434-9897-6, Apr 2005, $24.00, 306pp, hc, cover by Jeff Easley) Original anthology of 13 stories of alternate military history. Authors include William Sanders, Mike Resnick, and Esther M. Friesner. This is copyrighted by Turtledove and Martin H. Greenberg.

The Enchanter Completed ed. Harry Turtledove (Baen 0-7434-9904-2, May 2005, $6.99, 387pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) Original anthology of 14 stories, one a reprint, in honor of L. Sprague de Camp. Introduction by Harry Turtledove, afterword by Robert Silverberg. Authors include Darrell Schweitzer, Esther M. Friesner, and Poul Anderson.

The First Heroes: New Tales of the Bronze Age ed. Harry Turtledove & Noreen Doyle (Tor 0-765-30287-X, Aug 2005, $14.95, 368pp, tp, cover by Peter Fiore) Reprint (Tor 2004) anthology of 14 historical fantasy stories about the Bronze Age.

The Mysteries Lisa Tuttle (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38296-9, Mar 2005, $21.00, 323pp, hc, cover by Mark Roland & John Taylor Dismukes) Dark fantasy mystery. Private investigator Ian Kennedy’s latest case leads to Faerie.

The Mysteries Lisa Tuttle (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58734-X, Jan 2006, $12.00, 349pp, tp, cover by Mark Roland & John Taylor Dismukes) Reprint (Bantam Spectra 2005) dark fantasy mystery.

The Pillow Friend Lisa Tuttle (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38334-5, Jan 2006, $12.00, 335pp, tp) Reprint (White Wolf 1996) dark fantasy/psychological horror novel.

The Traveler John Twelve Hawks (Doubleday 0-385-51428-X, Jul 2005, $24.95, 456pp, hc) [Fourth Realm] Dystopian fantasy thriller, first in “The Fourth Realm” trilogy. The Travellers oppose “The Vast Machine” of surveillance and control.

The Traveler John Twelve Hawks (SFBC #1177806, Jul 2005, $13.49, 456pp, hc) [Fourth Realm] Reprint (Doubleday 2005) Fantasy thriller, first in “The Fourth Realm” trilogy. This is similar to the Doubleday edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Hummingbird Daughter Luis Alberto Urrea (Little, Brown 0-316-74546-4, May 2005, $24.95, 499pp, hc, cover by Carol Hayes) Historical novel with fantasy elements about a girl with healing powers in 1889 Mexico.

The Beasts of Love Steven Utley (Wheatland Press 0-9720547-9-0, Oct 2005, $19.95, 285 + ix, tp, cover by Max Ernst) Collection of 31 stories, three original. Introduction by Lisa Tuttle. A print-on-demand book, available online at [www.wheatlandpress.com], or from Wheatland Press, PO Box 1818, Wilsonville OR 97070.

Oracles: A Pilgrimage Catherynne M. Valente (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-0045-0, Oct 2005, $8.00, 82pp, tp, cover by John Collier) Collection of 19 poems, seven reprints, with framing prose prologue and epilogue. Order from Prime Books, PO Box 301, Holicong PA 18928; [www.primebooks.net].

Yume no Hon: The Book of Dreams Catherynne M. Valente (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-1087-1, Dec 2004, $27.95, 149pp, hc) Japanese fantasy novel. Prime Books, PO Box 36503, Canton OH 44735; [www.primebooks.com].

The Ultimate Collection Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell (Collins Design 0-06-088102-X, Nov 2005, $29.95, 192pp, hc, cover by Boris Vallejo) Art book, a selection of the artists’ best works from the early, middle, and late periods of their careers. Text by Nigel Suckling. Introduction by Bob Eggleton. First US edition (Paper Tiger 10/05).

Lone Wolf Edo van Belkom (Tundra 0-88776-741-9, Oct 2005, $8.95, 176pp, tp, cover by David Parkins) [Wolf Pack] Young-adult werewolf novel, sequel to Wolf Pack. The end of high school and forest clearcutting complicate the lives of four teen werewolves.

Fourth Planet from the Sun: Tales of Mars from the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction ed. Gordon Van Gelder (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-666-4, Apr 2005, $15.95, 306pp, tp, cover by Michael Carroll) Anthology of 12 Mars stories, all but two originally published in F&SF. Authors include Roger Zelazny, Philip K. Dick, John Varley, and Alex Irvine.

Fourth Planet from the Sun: Tales of Mars from the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction ed. Gordon Van Gelder (SFBC #1187875, Apr 2005, $11.99, 306pp, hc, cover by Michael Carroll) Reprint (Thunder’s Mouth 2005) anthology of 12 Mars stories, all but two originally published in F&SF. This has ISBN 0-7394-5190-1; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Last of the O-Forms James Van Pelt (Fairwood Press 0-9746573-5-2, Aug 2005, $17.99, 216pp, tp, cover by Alan M. Clark) Collection of 15 stories. Introduction by James Patrick Kelly. This is a print-on-demand edition available at [www.fairwoodpress.com] or from Fairwood Press, 5203 Quincy Ave SE, Auburn WA 98092; [info@fairwoodpress.com].

The Demon Princes Jack Vance (SFBC #1187342, Apr 2005, $15.99, 965pp, hc, cover by Ron Walotsky) [Demon Princes] Reissue (SFBC 1998) omnibus of five novels: The Star King (1964), The Killing Machine (1964), The Palace of Love (1967), The Face (1979), and The Book of Dreams (1981). This special SFBC edition has ISBN 0-7394-5103-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Dragon Masters Jack Vance (ibooks 1-4165-0494-X, Apr 2005, $6.99, 233pp, pb, cover by Gabriel Ippoliti) Reprint (Ace 1963) fantasy novel, winner of the Hugo award, plus the Hugo-winning novelette “The Last Castle.”

Ports of Call & Lurulu Jack Vance (SFBC #1175876, Jan 2005, $12.99, 404pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Omnibus of two SF novels: Ports of Call (1998) and Lurulu (2004). This has ISBN 0-7394-4999-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Book of Mordred Vivian Vande Velde (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-50754-X, Sep 2005, $16.00, 344pp, hc, cover by Justin Gerard) Young-adult Arthurian fantasy novel. A young woman with the power to foresee the future is rescued from kidnappers by Mordred.

Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird Vivian Vande Velde (Harcourt/Magic Carpet 0-15-205572-X, Aug 2005, $5.95, 128pp, tp, cover by Eric Fortune) Reprint (Harcourt Brace 1995) young-adult collection of 13 tongue-in-cheek revisions of fairy tales. Illustrations by Brad Weinman.

Three Good Deeds Vivian Vande Velde (Harcourt 0-15-205382-4, Oct 2005, $16.00, 147pp, hc) Children’s fantasy novella. A witch turns a boy into a goose, and the only way he can undo the spell is to do three good deeds.

Witch Dreams Vivian Vande Velde (Marshall Cavendish 0-7614-5235-4, Nov 2005, $15.95, 120pp, hc) Young-adult medieval fantasy novel. A young woman risks exposure as a witch when she uses her psychic abilities to investigate the murder of her family years before.

Veniss Underground Jeff VanderMeer (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38356-6, Oct 2005, $14.00, 275pp, tp, cover by Mike Dringenberg) [Veniss] Collection of the title near-future SF novel (Prime 2003), plus four stories set in the Veniss universe.

The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases ed. Jeff VanderMeer & Mark Roberts (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38339-6, May 2005, $14.00, 298pp, tp, cover by John Coulthart) Reprint (Night Shade 2003) anthology, a fake disease guide.

Mammoth John Varley (Ace 0-441-01281-7, Jun 2005, $23.95, 364pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) SF novel of mammoths, time travel, and circuses.

Mammoth John Varley (SFBC #1189291, Jul 2005, $12.99, 364pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki) Reprint (Ace 2005) SF novel of time travel and mammoths. This is similar to the Ace edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

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