The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007

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Grimpow: The Invisible Road Rafael Abalos (Random House/Delacorte 978-0-385-73374-8, Oct 2007, $17.99, 493pp, hc, cover by David Argemi) Young-adult historical fantasy novel set in 14th-century Spain. The boy Grimpow acquires a stone that gives him visions and sets him on a quest. Translated by Noël Baca Castex from the Spanish Grimpow: El Camino Invisible (Montena 2005).

Rifkind’s Challenge Lynn Abbey (Tor 978-0-7653-5203-3, Jun 2007, $6.99, 328pp, pb, cover by Julie Bell) [Rifkind] Reprint (Tor 2006) sword and sorcery novel set in the world of Daughter of the Bright Moon and Black Flame.

The Dream Thief Shana Abé (Bantam 978-0-553-58805-7, Sep 2007, $6.99, 335pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Drakon] Reprint (Bantam 2006) fantasy romance novel, the second in a trilogy.

Queen of Dragons Shana Abé (Bantam 978-0-553-80528-4, Jan 2008, $18.00, 289pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Drakon] Fantasy romance novel, the third in the Drakon trilogy about shapeshifting dragons in 18th-century England.

The Blade Itself Joe Abercrombie (Prometheus/Pyr 978-1-59102-594-8, Sep 2007, $15.00, 529pp, tp) [First Law] Fantasy novel, book one of the First Law series. First US edition (Gollancz 5/06).

Warhammer 40,000: Brothers of the Snake Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-475-2, Jul 2007, $19.99, 315pp, hc, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000] Novelization based on the far-future roleplaying game world. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (6/07) edition, but only has the US and Canadian prices on the cover. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.

Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts: The Founding Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-369-4, Mar 2007, $11.99, 767pp, tp) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts] Reprint (Black Library 2003) omnibus of three novelizations based on the SF roleplaying game, all in the Gaunt’s Ghosts series: First & Only (1999), Ghostmaker (2000), and Necropolis (2000), plus a story and a compendium. Copyrighted by Games Workshop.

Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts: The Saint Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-479-0, Sep 2007, $11.99, 1019pp, tp, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts] Reprint (Black Library 2004) omnibus of four novelizations based on the far-future roleplaying game world. This has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (8/09) edition, but only has the US and Canadian prices on the cover. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd.

Warhammer 40,000: Only in Death Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-428-8, Dec 2007, $19.99, 307pp, hc, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunts Ghosts: Lost] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (11/07) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer 40,000: Ravenor Rogue Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-460-8, Apr 2007, $19.99, 304pp, hc, cover by Wayne England) [Warhammer 40,000: Ravenor] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game world, third in the Ravenor series. Simultaneous with the Black Library UK edition; the dust jacket has a misprinted US price in pounds, with a sticker over it. Copyrighted by Games Workshop Ltd.

Warhammer 40,000: The Armour of Contempt Dan Abnett (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-402-8, Dec 2007, $7.99, 415pp, pb, cover by Cos Koniotis) [Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt’s Ghosts] Reprint (Black Library 2006) novelization based on the roleplaying game universe. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (11/07) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: Lord of Ruin Dan Abnett & Mike Lee (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-195-9, Oct 2007, $7.99, 413pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer: Malus Darkblade] Novelization based on the roleplaying game universe, in the Malus Darkblade series. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK edition (9/07) but gives only US and Canadian prices.

Warhammer: Warpsword Dan Abnett & Mike Lee (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-194-2, Mar 2007, $7.99, 407pp, pb, cover by Clint Langley) [Warhammer: Malus Darkblade] Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game, fourth in the Malus Darkblade subseries. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (2/07) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

A Betrayal in Winter Daniel Abraham (Tor 978-0-7653-1341-6, Aug 2007, $24.95, 317pp, hc, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Long Price] Fantasy novel, volume two in the Long Price quartet.

A Shadow in Summer Daniel Abraham (Tor 978-0-7653-5187-6, Aug 2007, $7.99, 356pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere) [Long Price] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, volume one in the Long Price quartet.

The Nymphos of Rocky Flats Mario Acevedo (HarperCollins/Rayo 978-0-06-143888-2, Jan 2008, $7.99, 266pp, pb, cover by Danny O’Leary) [Felix Gomez] Reprint (Rayo 2006) humorous Latino vampire mystery featuring vampire detective Felix Gomez.

X-Rated Bloodsuckers Mario Acevedo (HarperCollins/Rayo 978-0-06-083327-5, Mar 2007, $13.95, 370pp, tp, cover by William Staehle) [Felix Gomez] Humorous Latino vampire novel, second in series featuring vampire detective Felix Gomez, this time tracking the killer of a surgeon turned porn star.

Bad-Ass Faeries ed. Danielle Ackley-McPhail, L. Jagi Lamplighter, Lee Hillman & Jeff Lyman (Marietta Publishing 1-892669-40-4, May 2007, $15.00, 206pp, tp, cover by Amy Brown) Original anthology of 19 stories of not-so-nice faeries. Authors include Keith R.A. DeCandido, Patrick Thomas, and C.J. Henderson. Editors not listed above are Lee Hillman & Jeff Lyman. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.mariettapublishing.com] or from Marietta Publishing, 677 Valleyside Drive, Dallas GA 30157.

Midnight Brunch Marta Acosta (Pocket 978-1-4165-2039-9, May 2007, $14.00, 328pp, tp) [Milagro] Humorous vampire romance novel, sequel to Happy Hour at Casa Dracula. Milagro begins to suspect the vampires are keeping secrets from her.

Moon’s Fury C. T. Adams & Cathy Clamp (Tor 978-0-7653-5664-2, Oct 2007, $6.99, 371pp, pb) [Sazi shapeshifters] Werewolf romance in the Sazi series.

Touch of Madness C. T. Adams & Cathy Clamp (Tor 978-0-7653-5663-5, Jun 2007, $6.99, 311pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Kate Reilly] Paranormal romance, sequel to Touch of Evil. Kate Reilly’s facing trial, vampires want her to investigate the killing of their young, and her werewolf boyfriend’s pack is trying to split them up.

Wastelands ed. John Joseph Adams (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-105-8, Jan 2008, $15.95, 333pp, tp) Anthology of 22 post-apocalyptic SF stories, one original. Authors include Stephen King, Orson Scott Card, Cory Doctorow, and Octavia E. Butler.

Being Full of Light, Insubstantial Linda D. Addison (Space & Time 978-0-917053-16-0, Jul 2007, $10.00, 109pp, tp, cover by Brian James Addison) Original collection of 79 poems, 21 reprints. Order from Space & Time, 138 West 70th St. (4B), New York NY 10023-4468; add $1.50 postage.

The Children’s Hospital Chris Adrian (Grove/McSweeney’s 978-0-8021-4333-4, Oct 2007, $14.95, 615pp, tp, cover by Andrew Schoultz) Reprint (McSweeney’s 2006) literary postholocaust fantasy novel.

Kiss of Crimson Lara Adrian (Dell 978-0-553-58938-2, Jun 2007, $6.99, 387pp, pb) [Midnight Breed] Paranormal vampire romance, second in the Midnight Breed series.

Kiss of Midnight Lara Adrian (Dell 978-0-553-58937-5, May 2007, $6.99, 402pp, pb) [Midnight Breed] Paranormal romance in the Midnight Breed. A mortal woman becomes involved with vampires.

Kiss of Midnight Lara Adrian (SFBC #1235256, Jun 2007, $11.99, 402pp, hc) [Midnight Breed] Reprint (Dell 2007) paranormal romance. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-8102-8, lacks a price, and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Midnight Awakening Lara Adrian (Dell 978-0-553-58939-9, Dec 2007, $6.99, 369pp, pb) [Midnight Breed] Paranormal vampire romance, third in the Midnight Breed series. Elise Chase uses her psychic powers to hunt vampires.

Swans Over the Moon Forrest Aguirre (Wheatland Press 978-0-9794054-0-2, Jun 2007, $14.95, 112pp, tp) Fantasy novella. The ruling Judicar of Procellarium, madman or genius, faces his biggest challenge: his daughters. This is a print-on-demand book, available online at [www.wheatlandpress.com], or from Wheatland Press, PO Box 1818, Wilsonville OR 97070.

HARM Brian Aldiss (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-49671-3, Jun 2007, $21.95, 225pp, hc, cover by Tifenn Python) Near-future SF novel and political allegory. A writer, imprisoned and tortured by the Hostile Activities Research Ministry, seems to be connected with a colonist on a remote planet.

Worldweavers: Gift of the Unmage Alma Alexander (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-083955-0, Mar 2007, $16.99, 389pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Worldweavers] Fantasy novel, the first in the Worldweavers series. Thea, the seventh child of two seventh children, displays a disappointing lack of magic.

The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio Lloyd Alexander (Holt, Henry 978-0-8050-8333-0, Feb 2007, $18.95, 306pp, hc, cover by Laurent Linn) Associational young-adult adventure. Carlo and his friends follow a treasure map into trouble in the Arabian Nights-like realm of Keshavar.

Taran Wanderer Lloyd Alexander (Holt 0-8050-8051-1, May 2006, $5.99, 220pp, tp, cover by David Wyatt) [Chronicles of Prydain] Reissue (Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1967) young-adult fantasy novel, fourth book of the Chronicles of Prydain.

The Xanadu Adventure Lloyd Alexander (Penguin/Puffin 978-0-14-240786-8, Feb 2007, $5.99, 145pp, tp, cover by Stan Watts) [Vesper Holly] Reprint (Dutton 2005) young-adult Graustarkian/alternate world adventure, sixth in the Vesper Holly series.

Slaves of the Shinar Justin Allen (Overlook Duckworth 978-1-58567-916-X, Jul 2007, $25.95, 429pp, hc) Epic historical fantasy novel of ancient Mesopotamia mixing elements of “Genesis” and “Gilgamesh”, with but only minor supernatual elements. A first novel.

BSI: Starside: Death Sentence Roger MacBride Allen (Bantam Spectra 978-0-553-58727-2, Jun 2007, $6.99, 482pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt & James Wang) [Bureau of Special Investigations] Far-future SF novel, the second in a series about the Bureau of Special Investigations.

Garden Spells Sarah Addison Allen (Bantam 978-0-553-80548-2, Sep 2007, $20.00, 290pp, hc, cover by Melody Cassen) Mainstream novel with fantasy elements, about a small town and the women of one family known for their magic talents. A first novel. First US edition (Hodder & Stoughton 8/07).

Kingdom of the Golden Dragon Isabel Allende (HarperCollins/Rayo 978-0-06-058944-8, Aug 2007, $7.99, 437pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) [Alexander Cold] Reissue (HarperCollins 2004) young-adult fantasy adventure/magic realism novel, sequel to City of the Beasts. Translated from the Spanish Reino del Dragon de Oro by Margaret Sayers Peden.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Betrayal Aaron Allston (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 978-0-345-47735-4, May 2007, $7.99, 438pp, pb, cover by Jason Felix) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Reprint (Del Rey 2006) Star Wars novelization. This adds two stories by Karen Traviss: “In His Image” and “Two-Edged Sword”. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Exile Aaron Allston (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 978-0-345-47753-8, Mar 2007, $7.99, 337pp, pb) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Exile Aaron Allston (SFBC #1231473, Apr 2007, $10.99, 337pp, hc, cover by Jason Felix) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Reprint (Del Rey 2007) Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-8166-0; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Fury Aaron Allston (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 978-0-345-47756-9, Dec 2007, $7.99, 356pp, pb) [Star Wars: Legacy of the Force] Star Wars novelization. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.

Hex Marks the Spot Madelyn Alt (Berkley Prime Crime 978-0-425-21870-9, Dec 2007, $6.99, 246pp, pb) [Bewitching] Paranormal mystery, the third in the Bewitching Mystery series. Maggie O’Neill investigates the death of an Amish craftsman.

The Phantom Isles Stephen Alter (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-738-7, Feb 2007, $16.95, 210pp, hc, cover by John Rocco) Young-adult ghost fantasy. Kids accidentally summon an island’s ghosts trapped in library books.

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