The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Rifkind’s Challenge Lynn Abbey (Tor 0-765-31346-4, Aug 2006, $24.95, 303pp, hc, cover by Julie Bell) [Rifkind] Sword and sorcery novel, set in the world of Daughter of the Bright Moon and Black Flame.

Thieves’ World: Enemies of Fortune ed. Lynn Abbey (Tor 0-765-35326-1, Apr 2006, $6.99, 353pp, pb, cover by Jean Pierre Targete) [Thieves’ World] Reprint (Tor 2004) shared-world anthology of 12 stories.

Frontiers Past and Future: Science Fiction and the American West Carl Abbott (University Press of Kansas 0-7006-1430-3, Mar 2006, $29.95, 230 + viii, hc, cover by Mel Hunter) Critical non-fiction comparing SF frontiers and the American frontier. Includes notes and index. University of Kansas Press, 2502 Westbrooke Circle, Lawrence KS 66045-4444; [www.kansaspress.ku.edu].

The Dream Thief Shana Abé (Bantam 0-553-80493-6, Oct 2006, $18.00, 277pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Drakon] Fantasy romance novel, the second in a trilogy about shapeshifting dragons in 18th-century England.

The Dream Thief Shana Abé (SFBC #1220429, Nov 2006, $11.99, 277pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Drakon] Reprint (Bantam 2006) fantasy romance novel, the second in a trilogy. This is similar to the Bantam edition, except it lacks a price and has ISBN 978-0-7394-7550-8 and the SFBC number on the back jacket.

The Smoke Thief Shana Abé (Bantam 0-553-58804-4, Oct 2006, $6.99, 324pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Drakon] Reprint (Bantam 2005) fantasy romance novel, the first in a trilogy about a notorious jewel thief and shapeshifting dragons in England.

Warhammer 40,000: His Last Command Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-239-7, Dec 2006, $7.99, 413pp, pb, cover by Alex Boyd) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts: Lost] Reprint (Black Library UK 2005) novelization based on the roleplaying game world, ninth in the Gaunt’s Ghosts series, and second in The Lost story arc. This has the same ISBN as the 11/06 Black Library UK edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.

Warhammer 40,000: Ravenor Returned Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-185-4, Jul 2006, $7.99, 414pp, pb, cover by Wayne England) [Warhammer 40,000: Ravenor] Reprint (Black Library UK 2005) novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game world. Second in the Ravenor series. This has the same ISBN as the 6/06 UK edition, but only has the US and Canadian price on the cover. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd.

Warhammer 40,000: The Armour of Contempt Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-400-4, Dec 2006, $19.99, 294pp, hc, cover by Alex Boyd) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts] Novelization based on the roleplaying game world, tenth in the Gaunt’s Ghosts series. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the simultaneous Black Library UK edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.

Warhammer 40,000: The Horus Heresy: Horus Rising Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-294-X, May 2006, $7.99, 412pp, pb, cover by Neil Roberts) [Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy] Novelization based on the roleplaying game world. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (4/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: Fell Cargo Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-301-6, Mar 2006, $7.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Wayne England) [Warhammer] Novelization based on the roleplaying game world. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (2/03) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: Reaper of Souls Dan Abnett & Mike Lee (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-193-5, Aug 2006, $7.99, 415pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer: Malus Darkblade] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, third in the Malus Darkblade sub-series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (7/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Anatopsis Chris Abouzeid (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47583-4, Mar 2006, $16.99, 326pp, hc, cover by Jeff Fitz-Maurice) Young-adult fantasy. Princess Anatopsis wants to be a knight-errant against her mother’s and demigod tutor’s opposition.

A Shadow in Summer Daniel Abraham (Tor 0-765-31340-5, Mar 2006, $24.95, 331pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Long Price] Fantasy novel, volume one in the Long Price quartet.

The Nymphos of Rocky Flats Mario Acevedo (HarperCollins/Rayo 0-06-083326-2, Mar 2006, $13.95, 354pp, tp, cover by Will Staehle) [Felix Gomez] Humorous Latino vampire novel. Vampire Felix Gomez investigates an oubreak of nymphomania at a secret government installation. A first novel.

Happy Hour at Casa Dracula Marta Acosta (Pocket 1-4165-2038-4, Jul 2006, $13.00, 314pp, tp, cover by Michael Storrings) [Milagro] Humorous vampire romance novel. A young Latina finds love and acceptance among a sophisticated vampire family.

Captive Moon C. T. Adams & Cathy Clamp (Tor 0-765-35401-2, Aug 2006, $6.99, 345pp, pb) [Sazi shapeshifters] Dark fantasy romance of the Sazi shapeshifters.

Touch of Evil C. T. Adams & Cathy Clamp (Tor 0-765-35400-4, Mar 2006, $6.99, 299pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Kate Reilly] Dark fantasy romance, first in a new series. Pyschic Kate Reilly, pursued by the vampire hive entity called the Thrall, falls for a werewolf with a secret.

Howling Moon C. T. Adams & Cathy Clamp (Tor 978-0-765-35402-0, Jan 2007, $6.99, 372pp, pb) [Sazi shapeshifters] Dark fantasy romance. A werewolf, a former member of the shape-shifter secret police, tries to help a woman turned into a were-jaguar by a serial killer.

The Plague Dogs Richard Adams (Ballantine 0-345-49402-4, Jan 2007, $14.95, 391pp, tp, cover by Aleta Rafton) Reissue (Lane & Collings 1977) fantasy novel. This has the 1978 introduction to American readers.

The Children’s Hospital Chris Adrian (McSweeney’s 1-932416-60-9, Sep 2006, $24.00, 615pp, hc) Literary fantasy novel. A floating hospital survives after the Earth is completely flooded, and a young medical student develops strange powers.

The Witch of Clatteringshaws Joan Aiken (Random House/Yearling 0-440-42037-7, Aug 2006, $5.99, 134pp, tp, cover by Jimmy Pickering) [Alternate England; James III] Reprint (Delacorte 2005) young-adult alternate-history fantasy novel, the 11th book in the Wolves Chronicles.

The Black Cauldron Lloyd Alexander (Holt 0-8050-8049-X, May 2006, $5.99, 180pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Chronicles of Prydain] Reissue (Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1965) young-adult fantasy novel, second book of the Chronicles of Prydain.

The Book of Three Lloyd Alexander (Holt 0-8050-8048-1, May 2006, $5.99, 188pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Chronicles of Prydain] Reissue (Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1964) young-adult fantasy novel, first book of the Chronicles of Prydain. Second printing.

The Castle of Llyr Lloyd Alexander (Holt 0-8050-8050-3, May 2006, $5.99, 172pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Chronicles of Prydain] Reissue (Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1966) young-adult fantasy novel, third book of the Chronicles of Prydain.

The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain Lloyd Alexander (Holt 0-8050-8053-8, May 2006, $5.99, 96pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Chronicles of Prydain] Reprint (Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1973) young-adult collection of eight stories; related to (or sixth book in) the Chronicles of Prydain. This follows the 1999 Holt edition.

The High King Lloyd Alexander (Holt 0-8050-8052-X, May 2006, $5.99, 250pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Chronicles of Prydain] Reissue (Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1968) young-adult fantasy novel, fifth book of the Chronicles of Prydain. A Newbery Award winner.

Winston Churchill’s Imagination Paul K. Alkon (Bucknell University Press 0-8387-5632-8, Aug 2006, $55.00, 267 + xxiii, hc) Associational non-fiction, a critical examination of the literary/artistic works of Winston Churchill, with a chapter “Imagining Science: Churchill and Science Fiction” discussing works of alternate history and one possible ghost story, plus details of Churchill’s long friendship with H.G. Wells. Includes notes and index, plus four unpaginated color pages of Churchill’s paintings. Order from Associated University Presses, 2010 Eastpark Blvd., Cranbury NJ 08512; [AUP440@aol.com]; [www.bucknell.edu/universitypress]. [Winston S. Churchill]

Mythic ed. Mike Allen (Mythic Delirium Books 0-8095-6295-2, 2006, $10.00, 134pp, tp, cover by John William Waterhouse) Original anthology of seven stories and 11 poems, the first in a series. Authors include Ian Watson, Theodora Goss, and Joe Haldeman. This is a print-on-demand book, published by Mythic Delirium Books in cooperation with Prime Books; Mike Allen, 3514 Signal Hill Ave. NW, Roanoke VA 24017; [www.mythicdelirium.com].

Mythic 2 ed. Mike Allen (Mythic Delirium Books 0-8095-5756-8, Nov 2006, $10.00, 137pp, tp, cover by Edmund Blair-Leighton) Original anthology of eight stories and 10 poems. Authors include Cherie Priest, Catherynne M. Valente, and Jo Walton. Published by Mythic Delirium Books in cooperation with Prime Books; Mike Allen, 3514 Signal Hill Ave. NW, Roanoke VA 24017; [www.mythicdelirium.com].

BSI: Starside: The Cause of Death Roger MacBride Allen (Bantam Spectra 0-553-58726-9, Mar 2006, $6.99, 470pp, pb, cover by Jim Burns & James Wang) [Bureau of Special Investigations] Far-future SF novel, the first in a trilogy about the Bureau of Special Investigations. Agents find themselves the targets on an alien planet where murder is a tradition.

Forest of the Pygmies Isabel Allende (HarperTrophy/Rayo 0-06-076198-9, Jul 2006, $7.99, 296pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Alexander Cold] Reprint (Fourth Estate UK 2005) young-adult fantasy adventure/magic realism novel, third in the trilogy begun in City of the Beasts. Translated from the Spanish El Bosque de los Pigmeos by Margaret Sayers Peden.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force I: Betrayal Aaron Allston (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 0-345-47734-0, Jun 2006, $25.95, 387pp, hc, cover by Jason Felix) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force I: Betrayal Aaron Allston (SFBC #1214693, Jul 2006, $14.99, 387pp, hc, cover by Jason Felix) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This is similar to the Del Rey edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Clay David Almond (Random House/Delacorte 0-385-73171-X, Aug 2006, $15.95, 247pp, hc) Young-adult novel. Davie and Gordie are asked to befriend unhappy Stephen, who has a talent to bring clay figures to life. First US edition (Hodder 11/05).

A Charmed Death Madelyn Alt (Berkley Prime Crime 0-425-21317-X, Dec 2006, $6.99, 289pp, pb, cover by Monika Roe) [Bewitching] Paranormal mystery, the second in the Bewitching series. Maggie O’Neill gets a job working for a witch who runs an antique store.

The Trouble with Magic Madelyn Alt (Berkley Prime Crime 0-425-20746-3, Jan 2006, $6.99, 261pp, pb, cover by Monika Roe) [Bewitching] Paranormal mystery, the first in the Bewitching series. Maggie O’Neill gets a job working for a witch who runs an antique store.

Resurrection Steve Alten (Tor/Forge 0-812-57957-7, Jun 2006, $7.99, 523pp, pb, cover by mattherrmann.com) Reprint (Forge 2004) thriller mixing aliens and Mayan myth.

Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D Yoshitaka Amano (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-061-2, Aug 2006, $39.95, 200pp, tp, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) Art book collecting b&w and color illustrations for the novels by Hideyuki Kikuchi, plus animation design work and art original released as limited edition prints. An original Vampire Hunter D short story by Kikuchi is included, with text in both Japanese and English. Originally published in Japan as Kan-oke (Asahi Sonorama 1997). This is a slipcased edition.

Fairies Yoshitaka Amano (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-062-0, Feb 2006, $24.95, 80pp, hc, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) Art book, with the artist’s interpretation of fairies from Shakespeare and Celtic lore, with brief stories or poems with each. Includes an essay on Japanese fairy equivalents by Kimie Imura. Translated from the Japanese by Camellia Nieh.

The Tale of Genji Yoshitaka Amano (Dark Horse Comics/DH Press 1-59582-063-9, Jul 2006, $24.95, 80pp, hc, cover by Yoshitaka Amano) Associational art book collecting illustrations for the classic Japanese novel by Murasaki Shikibu about a prince with many loves. The novel has only slight fantasy elements, but Amano’s art has a fantastic dreamlike quality. Synopses of the various events depicted are included, with text by Anri Ito & Junichi Imura and added translation by Rachel Nacht. This is copyrighted 1997, 2006 but no 1997 edition is known.

Hardboiled Cthulhu ed. James Ambuehl (Elder Signs Press/Dimensions Books 0-9759229-7-1, Jul 2006, $17.95, 325pp, tp, cover by Dave Senecal) Original anthology of 21 stories (five reprints) and one poem of Lovecraftian hard-boiled mystery. Authors include Robert M. Price, Richard A. Lupoff, and J.F. Gonzalez.

Homeland Michael Amos (Samhain Publishing 1-59998-260-9, Sep 2006, $12.50, 220pp, tp, cover by Scott Carpenter) Satiric SF novel about the war on terror, set in a shopping mall full of people with no idea how they got there and under a permanent state of emergency due to terrorist attacks. An ebook edition was published in June. Samhain Publishing, 2932 Ross Clark Circle #384, Dothan AL 36301.

FutureShocks ed. Lou Anders (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46065-0, Jan 2006, $14.95, 305pp, tp) Original anthology of 16 SF stories about new fears sparked by future technological or sociological changes. Authors include Paul Di Filippo, Alex Irvine, and Robert J. Sawyer.

The Patron Saint of Plagues Barth Anderson (Bantam Spectra 0-553-38358-2, Mar 2006, $13.00, 372pp, tp) Near-future SF thriller. Mexico is hit by a deadly plague that might have been started deliberately. A first novel.

Second Genesis Jeffrey Anderson (Jove 0-515-14198-4, Jul 2006, $7.99, 371pp, pb) SF thriller. Genetically altered chimpanzees escape into the Amazon rain forest.

May Bird Among the Stars Jodi Lynn Anderson (Simon & Schuster/Atheneum 0-689-86924-X, Sep 2006, $15.95, 260pp, hc, cover by Jonathan Wayshak) [Ever After] Young-adult fantasy novel, the second in the Ever After trilogy.

May Bird and the Ever After: Book One Jodi Lynn Anderson (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 1-4169-0607-X, Jun 2006, $5.99, 317pp, tp, cover by Jonathan Wayshak) [Ever After] Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, the first in a trilogy. Illustrated by Leonid Gore.

The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 4: Scattered Suns Kevin J. Anderson (Warner 0-446-61524-2, Jun 2006, $6.99, 691pp, pb, cover by Steve Youll) [Saga of Seven Suns] Reprint (Warner Aspect 2005) SF novel, fourth in the series.

The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 5: Of Fire and Night Kevin J. Anderson (Warner Aspect 0-446-57718-9, Jul 2006, $25.99, 526pp, hc, cover by Steve Youll) [Saga of Seven Suns] SF novel, fifth in the series.

The Game of Sunken Places M. T. Anderson (Scholastic/Apple 0-439-41661-2, Sep 2005, $5.99, 260pp, tp, cover by David Frankland) Reprint (Scholastic Press 2004) young-adult fantasy novel. This includes an unpaginated, 32-page After Words section with added material.

Whales on Stilts M. T. Anderson (Harcourt 0-15-205394-8, Apr 2006, $5.95, 199pp, tp, cover by Eric Bowman) Reprint (Harcourt 2005) humorous young-adult SF, first in M. T. Anderson’s Thrilling Tales.

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