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The Fate of Mice Susan Palwick (Tachyon Publications 1-892391-42-2, Feb 2007, $14.95, 218+xvi, tp) Collection of 11 stories, three original. Introduction by Paul di Filippo.

· The Fate of Mice · ss Asimov’s Jan, 2005
· Gestella · nv Starlight 3, ed. Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Tor, 2001
· The Old World · ss *
· Jo’s Hair · ss Xanadu 3, ed. Jane Yolen, Tor, 1995
· Going After Bobo · nv Asimov’s May, 2000
· Beautiful Stuff · ss Sci Fiction website Aug 18, 2004
· Elephant · ss IASFM Nov ’86
· Ever After · nv IASFM Nov ’87
· Stormdusk · ss *
· Sorrel’s Heart · ss *
· GI Jesus · nv Starlight 1, ed. Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Tor, 1996
The Necessary Beggar Susan Palwick (Tor 978-0-765-34951-4, Mar 2007, $6.99, 316pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel. A family exiled from an idyllic realm must learn to live in a near-future America at war.
Shelter Susan Palwick (Tor 978-0-312-86602-0, Jun 2007, $15.95, 576pp, tp) Near-future SF novel. Storms and new developments in artificial intelligence change lives in San Francisco.
Rite of Passage Alexei Panshin (Fairwood Press 978-0-9789078-2-2, Feb 2007, $16.99, 255pp, tp, cover by Cory & Catska Ench) Reprint (Ace 1968) Nebula Award-winning SF novel.
Eldest Christopher Paolini (Random House/Knopf 978-0-375-84040-1, Mar 2007, $12.99, 679pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) [Inheritance] Reprint (Knopf 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, second in the Inheritance trilogy.
MechWarrior: Dark Age: Fire at Will Blaine Lee Pardoe (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46178-0, Oct 2007, $6.99, 295pp, pb) [MechWarrior: Dark Age] Novelization, the 28th based on the computer game based on the Battletech roleplaying game. Copyrighted by WizKids.
Cleansing Hunt Greg Park (Bladestar Publishing 978-0-9787931-9-7, May 2007, $24.95, 512pp, hc, cover by Melissa Ann Douglas) [Earthsoul Prophesies] Fantasy novel, the second book in the Earthsoul Prophesies series. Bladestar Publishing, 1499 North 950 West, Orem UT 84057; [www.BladestarPublishing.com].
Veil of Darkness Greg Park (Bladestar Publishing 978-0-9787931-8-0, 2007, $26.95, 604pp, hc, cover by Melissa Ann Douglas) [Earthsoul Prophesies] Reprint (Bladestar 2005) fantasy novel, the first book in the Earthsoul Prophesies series. Bladestar Publishing, 1499 North 950 West, Orem UT 84057; [www.BladestarPublishing.com].
The Tourmaline Paul Park (Tor 978-0-7653-5296-5, Dec 2007, $7.99, 420pp, pb, cover by John Jude Palencar) [White Tiger] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, second in the White Tiger series after The Princess of Roumania.
The White Tyger Paul Park (Tor 978-0-765-31529-8, Jan 2007, $25.95, 304pp, hc, cover by John Jude Palencar) [White Tiger] Fantasy novel, third in the series begun in The Princess of Roumania.
Devices and Desires K. J. Parker (Orbit US 978-0-316-00338-4, Oct 2007, $12.99, 635pp, tp) [Engineer] Fantasy novel, the first in the Engineer trilogy. First US edition (Orbit 4/05).
The Escapement K. J. Parker (Orbit US 978-0-316-00340-7, Dec 2007, $12.99, 409pp, tp) [Engineer] Fantasy novel, the third in the Engineer trilogy. Simultaneous with the Orbit UK edition.
Evil for Evil K. J. Parker (Orbit US 978-0-316-00339-1, Nov 2007, $12.99, 684pp, tp) [Engineer] Fantasy novel, the second in the Engineer trilogy. First US edition (Orbit 8/07).
Warhammer 40,000: Rebel Winter Steve Parker (BL Publishing/Black Library US 978-1-84416-483-7, Aug 2007, $7.99, 254pp, pb, cover by Alex Boyd) [Warhammer 40,000] Novelization based on the universe of the roleplaying game. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (7/07) edition, but only gives US and Canadian prices.
Worshipping Small Gods Richard Parks (Wildside Press/Prime Books 978-0-8095-5745-5, Jan 2007, $14.95, 249pp, tp) Collection of 14 stories, three original and one revised. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.wildsidepress.com]; Wildside Press, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850.

· Kallisti · ss Realms of Fantasy Apr, 2002
· The Penultimate Riddle · ss Realms of Fantasy Aug, 2005
· Yamabushi · ss Realms of Fantasy Dec, 2003
· Worshipping Small Gods · ss Realms of Fantasy Aug, 2003
· The Plum Blossom Lantern · ss Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet #12, 2003
· Foxtails · ss Realms of Fantasy Jun, 2005
· A Hint of Jasmine · nv Asimov’s Aug, 2004
· Voices in an Empty Room · nv Haunted Holidays, ed. Martin H. Greenberg & Russell Davis, DAW, 2004
· Hanagan’s Kiyomatsu, 1923 · ss *
· Diva · ss *
· A Time for Heroes · nv The Shimmering Door, ed. Katharine Kerr & Martin H. Greenberg, HarperPrism, 1996
· Death, the Devil, and the Lady in White · ss Realms of Fantasy Apr, 2005
· The Right God · ss Realms of Fantasy Aug, 2004
· Wizard of Wasted Time · ss *
Dark Harvest Norman Partridge (Tor 978-0-7653-1911-1, Sep 2007, $12.95, 169pp, tp) Reprint (Cemetery Dance 2006, not seen) horror novella.
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports James Patterson (Little, Brown 978-0-316-15560-1, Jun 2007, $16.99, 405pp, hc) [Maximum Ride] Young-adult SF thriller, third in a trilogy about six genetically altered kids with wings.
The Silver Lake Fiona Patton (DAW 978-0-7564-0366-9, Feb 2007, $7.99, 484pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone) [Warriors of Estavia] Reprint (DAW 2005) fantasy novel, the first in the Warriors of Estavia series.
Helfort’s War: Book I: The Battle at the Moons of Hell Graham Sharp Paul (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-49571-6, Oct 2007, $7.99, 372pp, pb, cover by Chris McGrath) [Helfort’s War] Military SF novel, the first in a series. Michael Helfort’s scout ship is sent to rescue the passengers from a cruise ship hijacked by the brutal Hammer Worlds. A first novel.
Soul Eater Michelle Paver (HarperCollins 978-0-06-072831-1, Mar 2007, $16.99, 323pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Chronicles of Ancient Darkness] Young-adult prehistoric fantasy about a boy and his wolf companion, the third in the the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series of six. First US edition (Orion 9/06).
Soul Eater Michelle Paver (SFBC #1231485, May 2007, $10.99, 323pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Chronicles of Ancient Darkness] Reprint (Orion 2006) young-adult prehistoric fantasy about a boy and his wolf companion, the third in the the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series of six. This is similar to the HarperCollins first US edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.
Spirit Walker Michelle Paver (HarperTrophy 978-0-06-072830-4, Mar 2007, $6.99, 360pp, tp, cover by Kamil Vojnar) [Chronicles of Ancient Darkness] Reprint (Orion 2005) young-adult prehistoric fantasy about a boy and his wolf companion, the second in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness.
Decipher Stel Pavlou (St. Martin’s Griffin 0-312-36696-5, Jan 2007, $14.95, 586pp, tp) Reprint (Simon & Schuster UK 2001) SF thriller. A Thomas Dunne book.
The Golden Hills of Westria Diana L. Paxson (Tor 978-0-765-34784-8, Feb 2007, $7.99, 432pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Chronicles of Westria] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel in the Chronicles of Westria.
Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Ravens of Avalon Diana L. Paxson (Penguin/Viking 978-0-670-03870-1, Aug 2007, $25.95, 394pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) [Avalon] Pre-Arthurian fantasy novel, a prequel to The Forest House, telling the story of warrior-queen Boudica.
How to Be a Hero on Earth 5 Rob Payne (Penguin/Puffin Canada 0-14-305198-9, Jan 2006, C$12.99, 262pp, tp, cover by Tavis Coburn) Young-adult SF novel; a flight from Toronto to London ends up in a parallel universe. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.
Gormenghast Mervyn Peake (Overlook Press 978-1-58567-945-4, Nov 2007, $15.95, 409pp, tp) [Gormenghast] Reprint (Eyre & Spottiswoode 1950) fantasy novel, the second volume in the Gormenghast trilogy. Introduction by Tad Williams.
Titus Groan Mervyn Peake (Overlook Press 978-1-58567-907-2, Jun 2007, $15.95, 396pp, tp) [Gormenghast] Reissue (Eyre & Spottiswoode 1946) fantasy novel, the first in the Gormenghast trilogy. This has the Anthony Burgess introduction from the 1988 Overlook edition.
The Kingdom Keepers Ridley Pearson (Hyperion/Disney Editions 978-1-7868-5444-9, May 2007, $8.99, 325pp, tp, cover by David Frankland) Reprint (Disney Editions 2005) young-adult fantasy. Copyrighted by Page One.
The Lost Cities Dale Peck (Bloomsbury USA 978-1-58234-859-9, Mar 2007, $16.95, 392pp, hc, cover by Martin Hargreaves) [Drift House] Young-adult fantasy, second in the Drift House series. A tidal wave on the Sea of Time leaves Charles and Susan separated in space and time.
Black Sheep Ben Peek (Wildside Press/Prime Books 978-0-8095-6263-3, Jul 2007, $14.95, 333pp, tp) Dystopian SF novel of a racially segregated world where multiculturalism is punished with Assimilation — the removal of race and identity. A first novel.
The Penalty Mal Peet (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-3399-8, Sep 2007, $16.99, 262pp, hc, cover by Phil Schramm) Young-adult thriller with occult elements, set in an imaginary South American country. A young soccer star disappears.
The Helmet of Horror Victor Pelevin; trans. by Andrew Bromfield (Grove/Canongate U.S. 978-1-84195-912-2, Feb 2007, $13.00, 274pp, tp) [Myths] Reprint (Canongate 2006) fantasy novel in the Myths series retelling the story of Theseus and the minotaur. Translated by Andrew Bromfield.
The Cat Master Bonnie Pemberton (Marshall Cavendish 978-0-7614-5340-6, Jul 2007, $16.99, 259pp, hc) Young-adult talking animal fantasy. The death of the cats’ leader sets off conflict between Indoor cats and Ferals. A first novel.
Chris Bunch’s The Gangster Conspiracy Steve & Dal Perry (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46162-9, Jul 2007, $7.99, 339pp, pb) [Star Risk, Ltd.] Military SF novel, fifth in the Star Risk, Ltd. series created by Chris Bunch.
Godsdoom Nick Perumov (Zumaya Publications 978-1-934135-38-9, Apr 2007, $22.99, 539pp, tp) Sword-and-sorcer fantasy novel. Hedin, Sage of Darkness returns after a thousand years of exile. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.zumayapublications.com]; Zumaya Publications, 3209 S. IH35 #1086, Austin TX 78741-6905.
Paraworld Zero Matthew Peterson (Blue Works 978-1-59092-491-4, Jan 2008, $16.99, 251pp, tp) [Parallel Worlds] Young-adult science fantasy novel, book one in the Parallel Worlds series. Simon Kent is transported to a futuristic world where he can perform magic. A first novel. Blue Works c/o Windstorm Creative, 7419 Ebbert Dr. SE, Port Orchard WA 98367; [www.windstormcreative.com].
Timetripper Book Four: FutureImperfect Stefan Petrucha (Penguin/Razorbill 978-1-59514-087-6, Apr 2007, $5.99, 216pp, pb) [Timetripper] Young-adult science fiction novel, fourth and final in a series based on the world of Petrucha’s comic Squalor.
Beowulf Stefan Petrucha & Kody Chamberlain (HarperTrophy 978-0-06-134390-2, Oct 2007, $8.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Kody Chamberlain) Graphic novel adaptation of the epic saga, with text by Petrucha and art by Kody Chamberlain.
Wicked Dead #1: Lurker Stefan Petrucha & Thomas Pendleton (HarperTeen 978-0-06-113849-5, Jul 2007, $7.99, 214pp, tp, cover by Shaun O’Boyle) [Wicked Dead] Young-adult horror novel, the first in a series in which the ghosts of dead girls tell their stories. Pendleton is a pen name for Lee Thomas.
Wicked Dead: Torn Stefan Petrucha & Thomas Pendleton (HarperTeen 978-0-06-113850-8, Sep 2007, $7.99, 198pp, tp) [Wicked Dead] Young-adult horror novel, the second in a series in which the ghosts of dead girls tell their stories. Pendleton is a pen name for Lee Thomas.
The Scent of Shadows Vicki Pettersson (HarperCollins/Eos 978-0-06-089891-5, Mar 2007, $6.99, 455pp, pb) [Signs of the Zodiac] Supernatural novel, the first in the Signs of the Zodiac series. Joanna Archer pretends to be her murdered socialite sister to uncover the truth about superpowered beings in Las Vegas.
The Taste of Night Vicki Pettersson (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-089892-2, Apr 2007, $6.99, 440pp, pb) [Signs of the Zodiac] Supernatural novel, second in the Signs of the Zodiac series. Joanna Archer must come to terms with her superpowers and help save Las Vegas from a plague released by her own father.
Nightmare in Silicon Colette Phair (Chiasmus Press 0-9785499-9-6, 2007, $14.95, 96pp, tp, cover by Alayna MacPherson) Cyberpunk novella. Ymo tries to remain human after a terminal disease persuades her to take a gender-neutral robot body that doesn’t dream. This is a print-on-demand edition available online at [www.chiasmusmedia.net] or from Chiasmus Press, 8826 SE 28th Ave., Portland OR 97222.
Angelica Arthur Phillips (Random House 978-1-4000-6251-5, Apr 2007, $24.95, 331pp, hc) Victorian horror novel with possible supernatural elements. A family hires a spiritualist to cleanse their house of dark spirits.
James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon Julie Phillips (St. Martin’s/Picador 978-0-312-42694-1, Jun 2007, $18.00, 545pp, tp) Reprint (St. Martin’s 2006) biography. Locus Award winner and Hugo nominee. [James Tiptree, Jr.]
A Rush of Wings Adrian Phoenix (Pocket 978-1-4165-4144-8, Jan 2008, $15.00, 405pp, tp) [Heather Wallace] Near-future dark fantasy romance novel. Special Agent Heather Wallace trails a serial killer to New Orleans, and finds the vampire musician Dante. A first novel.
Tales: from a Distant Planet Felice Picano (French Connection Press 2-914853-05-X, 2006, $18.75, 245pp, tp) Original collection of seven stories, one a reprint. This was published in France in 2006, but not seen until now. French Connection Pres, 12 rue Lamartine, 75009 Paris, France; [www.frenchcx.com].

9 · So You Want a Preface, Huh? · pr *
11 · The Perfect Setting · nv *
36 · One Way Out · nv New Terrors #2, ed. Ramsey Campbell, London: Pan, 1980
60 · Food for Thought · nv *
76 · The Guest in the Little Brick House · nv *
114 · The Lesson Begins · ss *
121 · Secrets of the Abandoned Monument · nv *
147 · Ingoldsby · na *
The Midnight Road Tom Piccirilli (Bantam 978-0-553-38408-6, Jul 2007, $6.99, 317pp, pb) Thriller with possible supernatural elements. A Child Protective Services investigation turns unexpectedly deadly.
Midnight Premiere ed. Tom Piccirilli (CD Publications 978-1-58767-146-3, Jun 2007, $40.00, 353pp, hc, cover by Alan M. Clark) Original anthology of 18 stories about the horrors of Hollywood. Authors include Jack Ketchum, John Shirley, Thomas F. Monteleone, and Al Sarrantonio. This is a limited edition of 1,500 signed by the editor; a deluxe lettered edition of 52 also signed by many contributors ($250.00) is also available. CD Publications, 132-B Industry Lane, Unit 7, Forest Hill MD 21050; [www.cemeterydance.com].

9 · Introduction · Tom Piccirilli · in *
13 · Onlookers · Gary A. Braunbeck · nv *
37 · Elusive · Jack Ketchum · ss *
49 · Seven Knives · John Shirley · nv *
73 · Between the Storms · Gerard Houarner · ss *
91 · Ocular · Mick Garris · nv *
121 · End of Story · Thomas F. Monteleone · nv *
149 · Evrything Must Go · Ray Garton · ss *
163 · Forces of Evil, Starring Robert Fields · Lisa Morton & Richard Grove · ss *
181 · Shadder · Tom Piccirilli · ss Cemetery Dance #52, 2005
195 · Humps in the Field · William Smith & Del Howison · ss *
211 · Arlene Schabowski of the Undead · Mark McLaughlin & Kyra M. Schon · ss *
221 · Del Corozon’s Curse · Carl Dupre · ss *
239 · Baby Boss and the Underground Hamsters: A Feature-Length Cartoon · Al Sarrantonio · ss *
251 · Vision · Patrick Lussier · nv *
281 · Murder Victim · T. M. Wright · nv *
303 · Wizard of Ooze · Mike McCarty & Linnea Quigley · ss *
313 · The Passion of the Beast · Brian Hodge · ss *
329 · Scream Queen · Ed Gorman · nv *
The Master of Seacliff Mac Pierce (Haworth Press/Harrington Park/Southern Tier 1-56023-636-1, Feb 2007, $16.95, 199pp, tp) Gay gothic romance with possible paranormal elements. A young artist in 1899 takes a job at an estate owned by a mysterious wealthy patron. Available from The Haworth Press, 10 Alice Street, Binghamton NY 13904-1580; orders 800-429-6784; [www.haworthpress.com].
The Darkangel Meredith Ann Pierce (Little, Brown 978-0-316-06723-2, Apr 2007, $7.99, 238pp, tp) [Darkangel] Reprint (Little, Brown 1982) young-adult fantasy novel, book one in the Darkangel trilogy.
A Gathering of Gargoyles Meredith Ann Pierce (Little, Brown 978-0-316-06725-6, Oct 2007, $7.99, 284pp, tp) [Darkangel] Reprint (Little, Brown 1984) young-adult fantasy novel, book two in the Darkangel trilogy.
Beka Cooper: Terrier Tamora Pierce (Random House 978-0-375-83816-3, Oct 2007, $9.99, 582pp, tp, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Beka Cooper] Reprint (Random House 2006) young-adult fantasy, first in the Beka Cooper/Provost’s Dog trilogy about a street girl trained to be a manhunter; in the Tortall series 200 years before Alanna: The First Adventure.
DragonLance: Shadow of the Flame Chris Pierson (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4254-1, Jun 2007, $6.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Matt Stawicki) [DragonLance: Taladas] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the third volume in the Taladas trilogy. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.
The Yanti Christopher Pike (Tor Teen 978-0-7653-4962-0, Dec 2007, $6.99, 398pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Alosha] Reprint (Tor Teen 2006) young-adult fantasy novel, third in the Alosha series.
Cabinet des Fées: a fairy tale journal, Volume One No.2/3 ed. Helen Pilinovsky & Erzebet Barthold-YellowBoy (Wildside Press/Prime Books 978-0-8095-7265-6, Dec 2007, $14.95, 180pp, tp, cover by Charles Vess) Original anthology of ten stories and three articles exploring fairy tales. Authors include Mike Allen, Sonya Taaffe, and Bret Fetzer. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at [www.prime-books.com] or from Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850.

7 · The Significant Other · Helen Pilinovsky · ed *
14 · Katabasis · Sonya Taaffe · vi *
16 · Stranger at the Wedding · R. W. Day · ss *
24 · The Devil Factory · Bret Fetzer · ss *
35 · The Hiker’s Tale · Mike Allen · nv *
59 · Giantkiller · A. C. Wise · ss *
75 · The Tower · JoSelle Vanderhooft · ss *
87 · Lost or Forgotten · Janni Lee Simner · ss *
95 · Night of the Girl Goblin · Amal El-Mohtar · vi *
98 · The Cat-Skin Coat · Jessica Paige Wick · ss *
108 · Vox · Kimberly DeCina · nv *
132 · Reformulating Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales and Sexuality in YA Literature · Christine Butterworth-McDermott · ar *
145 · “The Lady of the House of Love”: Angela Carter’s Vampiric Sleeping Beauty · Jamil Mustafa · ar * [Angela Carter]
158 · From Anxious Canons to Hysterical Texts: A Theory of Literary Revision · Jennifer Banash · ar *
181 · About the Editrices · Misc. · bg *
The Taken Sarah Pinborough (Leisure 978-0-8439-5896-6, Apr 2007, $6.99, 323pp, pb) Horror novel. The ghost of a little girl seeks revenge for her death.
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Daniel Pinkwater (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 978-1-4169-2810-2, Oct 2007, $4.99, 102pp, tp, cover by Jill Pinkwater) [Hoboken Chicken Emergency] Reprint (Prentice Hall 1977) children’s picture book about a six-foot superchicken that accidentally terrorizes the city. This 30th anniversary edition follows the text of the 1999 Atheneum edition, with new illustrations by Tony Auth. An Atheneum hardcover edition (-2809-6, $16.99) is also available.
The Neddiad Daniel Pinkwater (Houghton Mifflin 978-0-618-59444-3, Apr 2007, $16.00, 307pp, hc, cover by Calef Brown) Young-adult fantasy. Neddie goes to Hollywood and saves the world from ancient evil.
Cold Skin Albert Sánchez Piñol; trans. by Cheryl Leah Morgan (Grove/Atlantic/Canongate 978-1-84195-883-5, Feb 2007, $13.00, 233pp, tp) Reprint (Farrar Straus Giroux 2005) surreal anthropological SF novel. Translated by Cheryl Leah Morgan from the Catalán La pell freda (La Campana 2002).

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