The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2007 (original) (raw)

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The Works of Jules Verne Jules Verne (Borders Classics 978-0-681-98004-4, 2007, $19.95, 729pp, hc) Reissue (Borders 2000) omnibus of five novels: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth (1872), From the Earth to the Moon (1865), Round the Moon (1876), and the associational Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). This is a leatherbound, gilt-edged instant remainder edition; fifth printing.

Elissa’s Quest Erica Verrillo (Random House 978-0-375-83946-7, Jul 2007, $16.99, 336pp, hc, cover by Omar Ryann) [Phoenix Rising] Young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in the Phoenix Rising trilogy. Elissa lives as a simple healer’s apprentice, hiding her magic talent, until a stranger comes.

Modern Masters Volume Eleven: Charles Vess Charles Vess, Christopher Irving & Eric Nolen-Weathington (TwoMorrows Publishing 978-1-893905-69-6, Feb 2007, $14.95, 117pp, tp, cover by Charles Vess) Art book, with b&w illustrations (and an eight-page color section) accompanying a lengthy interview with Vess, who discusses his work, inspirations, self-publishing comics, and more. Text by Irving & Nolen-Weathington. Introduction by Michael Kaluta. TwoMorrows Publishing, 10407 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh NC 27614; [www.twomorrows.com\].

Dark Need Lynn Viehl (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 0-451-21866-3, Jun 2006, $6.99, 283pp, pb) [Darkyn] Paranormal novel, third in the Darkyn series. Viehl is a pen name for Sheila Kelly, who also writes as S.L. Viehl, Gena Hall, Jessica Hall, and Rebecca Kelly.

Night Lost Lynn Viehl (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 978-0-451-22102-5, May 2007, $6.99, 287pp, pb) [Darkyn] Paranormal romance novel, the fourth in the Darkyn series. Viehl is a pen name for Sheila Kelly, who also writes as S.L. Viehl, Gena Hall, Jessica Hall, and Rebecca Kelly.

Night Lost Lynn Viehl (SFBC #1232080, May 2007, $11.99, 287pp, hc) [Darkyn] Reprint (Signet Eclipse 2007) paranormal novel, fourth in the Darkyn series. Viehl is a pen name for Sheila Kelly, who also writes as S.L. Viehl, Gena Hall, Jessica Hall, and Rebecca Kelly. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-8152-3; it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Plague of Memory S. L. Viehl (Penguin/Roc 0-451-46123-1, Jan 2007, $7.99, 371pp, pb, cover by Jerry Vanderstelt) [Stardoc] SF novel, seventh in the Stardoc series. Viehl is a pen name for Sheila Kelly, who also writes as Lynn Viehl, Gena Hale, Jessica Hall, and Rebecca Kelly.

Stray Rachel Vincent (Harlequin/Luna 978-0-7783-2421-8, May 2007, $6.99, 618pp, tp) [Stray] Fantasy romance novel, the first in a series. A werecat coed is attacked by a stray and learns that other werecats have disappeared.

Psion Joan D. Vinge (Tor 978-0-765-30340-0, Mar 2007, $15,95, 364pp, tp, cover by Romas Kukalis) Reprint (Delacorte 1982) young-adult SF novel. This 25th Anniversary Edition adds sequel story “Psiren” and a new introduction by the author.

Rainbows End Vernor Vinge (Tor 978-0-812-53636-2, Apr 2007, $7.99, 381pp, pb, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Reprint (Tor 2006) near-future SF novel. A Hugo nominee.

The Next Dan Vining (Berkley Prime Crime 978-0-425-21427-5, Feb 2007, $7.99, 309pp, pb) [Sailors] Reprint (Berkley Prime Crime 2006) supernatural mystery novel, sequel to The Quick in the Sailors series.

The Dreamwalker’s Child Steve Voake (Bloomsbury USA 978-1-59990-038-4, Mar 2007, $7.95, 300pp, tp, cover by Tony Sahara) Reprint (Faber Children’s Books 2005) young-adult fantasy novel.

The Web of Fire Steve Voake (Bloomsbury USA 1-58234-737-9, Apr 2007, $16.95, 318pp, hc, cover by Tony Sahara) [Odoursin] Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to The Dreamwalker’s Child. Odoursin plans to use his new insect army to destroy humankind with the help of the unwitting President of the United States. First US edition (Faber & Faber 1/06).

Middleworld J. & P. Voelkel (Smith & Kraus/Smith & Sons 978-1-57525-561-3, Oct 2007, $17.95, 397pp, hc, cover by Lisa Goldfinger) [Jaguar Stones] Young-adult fantasy, the first book in The Jaguar Stones trilogy. Max Murphy’s search for his missing archeologist parents involves him with smugglers and Mayan gods.

Moon Age Daydream Shaun Von Dragen (Nuith Publications 978-0-9767060-1-4, Sep 2007, $24.95, 333pp, hc) Futuristic science fantasy novel about the hacker Marlowe, his AI djinn Isabel, and magick. Nuith Publications, [http://nuith.com\].

A Man Without a Country Kurt Vonnegut (Random House 978-0-8129-7736-3, Feb 2007, $13.95, 145pp, tp, cover by Kurt Vonnegut) Reprint (Seven Stories Press 2005) associational collection of 12 essays and speeches, illustrated by the author.

True Deception Patricia Waddell (Tor 978-0-7653-5465-5, Nov 2007, $6.99, 294pp, pb, cover by Christian McGrath) Futuristic romance.

Making Love in Madrid Kimberly Todd Wade (Aqueduct Press 978-1-933500-12-6, Mar 2007, $9.00, 81pp, ph) Fantasy novella in perfect-bound chapbook form. A woman with amnesia asks a writer to create a life for her — complete with an identifying quirk. Part of the Conversation Pieces chapbook series. Aqueduct Press, PO Box 95787, Seattle WA 98145-2787; [www.aqueductpress.com\].

Eberron: Forge of the Mindslayers Tim Waggoner (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-4313-5, Mar 2007, $6.99, 312pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Eberron: Blade of the Flame] Novelization based on the roleplaying game, the second book of the Blade of the Flame series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Tau4 V. J. Waks (AuthorHouse 978-1-4343-3393-3, Oct 2007, $20.49, 486pp, tp, cover by Louis Welden Hawkins) SF novel. Doctor Stephen Weller investigates the being known as Tau4 on a distant planet of the Homeworld Alliance. A print-on-demand book, available online at [www.AuthorHouse.com\]; 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington IN 47403; 800-839-8640.

H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education Mark Walden (Simon & Schuster 978-1-4169-3571-1, May 2007, $15.99, 309pp, hc) [H.I.V.E.] Young-adult SF novel. A brainy kid is kidnapped and sent to a school for evil. First US edition (Bloomsbury 2006).

Things Will Never Be the Same: Selected Short Fiction 1980-2005 Howard Waldrop (Old Earth Books 978-1-882968-36-7, Dec 2006, 15.00,311pp,tp)Collectionof16stories,includingsevenHugoandNebulanominees(oneNebulawinner)withanewintroductionandstoryafterwordsbyWaldrop.Ahardcoveredition(−35−0,15.00, 311pp, tp) Collection of 16 stories, including seven Hugo and Nebula nominees (one Nebula winner) with a new introduction and story afterwords by Waldrop. A hardcover edition (-35-0, 15.00,311pp,tp)Collectionof16stories,includingsevenHugoandNebulanominees(oneNebulawinner)withanewintroductionandstoryafterwordsbyWaldrop.Ahardcoveredition(−35−0,45.00) is also available. Order from Old Earth Books, PO Box 19951, Baltimore MD 21211; [www.oldearthbooks.com\].

The Strangeling Saskia Walker (Wildside Press/Juno Books 978-0-8095-5793-6, Jan 2007, $9.95, 175pp, tp, cover by Timothy Lantz) Fantasy romance. One woman holds the key to defeating an army of undead. Wildside Press/Juno Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 207850; [www.juno-books.com\].

Unveiling the Sorceress Saskia Walker (Wildside Press/Juno Books 978-0-89-095-5783, Aug 2007, $12.95, 219pp, tp, cover by Timothy Lantz) Paranormal romance. Elishiba is trapped in a web of politics and magic thanks to her planned marriage to the ineffectual son of an evil empress.

Hunter’s Salvation Shiloh Walker (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21632-3, Jul 2007, $6.99, 295pp, pb, cover by Don Sipley) [Hunters] Paranormal romance, sequel to Hunting the Hunter.

Hunters: Heart and Soul Shiloh Walker (Berkley Heat 978-0-425-21392-6, Apr 2007, $14.00, 295pp, tp, cover by Jonathan Barkat) [Hunters] Collection of two linked vampire romance novellas, the second in a series.

Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician Daniel Wallace (Doubleday 978-0-385-52109-3, Aug 2007, $21.95, 257pp, hc) Fantasy novel about a circus magician in 1954 with the ability to create illustions by thought.

Mother Hydra’s Mythos Rhymes Jarred W. Wallace (Armitage House 1-887797-26-2, Jun 2006, $9.95, 40pp, ph, cover by Heather Hudson) Poetry collection of 21 nursery songs adapted for the Lovecraftian “Cthulhu Mythos” (“Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Shuggoth Gone?”) plus a mythos alphabet. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now.

Jabberwocky 3 ed. Sean Wallace (Wildside Press/Prime Books 0-8095-7295-8, Dec 2007, $10.00, 99pp, tp, cover by Claude Manuel) Original anthology of 17 poems and seven stories. Authors include Catherynne M. Valente, Sonya Taaffe, and Erzebet YellowBoy. 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.

Fantasy ed. Sean Wallace & Paul G. Tremblay (Wildside Press/Prime Books 978-0-8095-5699-1, Jul 2007, $6.95, 170pp, tp) Original anthology of 11 stories, a sampler of the sort of fiction to be found in the editors’ Fantasy Magazine. Authors include Sarah Monette, Cat Rambo, and Holly Phillips. Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.prime-books.com\].

Heroes: Saving Charlie Aury Wallington (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-50322-0, Jan 2008, $24.00, 261pp, hc) [Heroes] Novelization based on a story by Jeph Loeb, drawing on several episodes from the TV show. Copyrighted by NBC Universal.

Farthing Jo Walton (Tor 978-0-7653-5280-4, Sep 2007, $6.99, 319pp, pb) [Farthing] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel.

Ha’penny Jo Walton (Tor 978-0-7653-1853-4, Oct 2007, $25.95, 319pp, hc) [Farthing] Alternate history mystery novel, sequel to Farthing, set in 1949 in an independent England in a world where Germany won WWII.

The Amazing Transforming Superhero! Essays on the Revision of Characters in Comic Books, Film and Television ed. Terrence R. Wandtke (McFarland 978-0-7864-3189-2, Jun 2007, $35.00, 244pp, tp) Non-fiction, a gathering of 11 essays exploring how superheroes in comics and film tend to change to reflect changes in the real world. Essays include notes and bibliography; a general index is included. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com\].

Devil Engine: The Collected Works of Chad Michael Ward Chad Michael Ward (NBM 978-1-56163-500-9, Aug 2007, $18.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Chad Michael Ward) Art book, a collection of the artist’s best works from illustrations, album art, photography, and more.

The Gryphon Highlord Connie Ward (Dragon Moon Press 978-1-896944-38-8, 2006, $19.95, 291pp, tp, cover by Michael Leadingham) Fantasy novel. Princess Thylana fights to stop her usurper uncle, and allow the return of the banished magic-users. This is dated 2006, but not seen until now. Dragon Moon Press, [www.dragonmoonpress.com\].

Lover Revealed J. R. Ward (Penguin/Onyx 978-0-451-41235-5, Mar 2007, $7.99, 455pp, pb) [Black Dagger Brotherhood] Vampire romance novel, third in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Copyrighted by Jessica Bird.

Lover Revealed J. R. Ward (SFBC #1229308, Apr 2007, $12.99, 455pp, hc) [Black Dagger Brotherhood] Reprint (Signet Eclipse 2007) vampire romance novel, third in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Copyrighted by Jessica Bird. This has ISBN 978-0-7394-8032-8; it lacks a price and has the book club number on the back jacket.

Lover Unbound J. R. Ward (Penguin/Signet 978-0-451-22235-0, Oct 2007, $7.99, 502pp, pb) [Black Dagger Brotherhood] Vampire romance novel, fifth in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Copyrighted by Jessica Bird.

Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe James M. Ward (Tor 978-0-7653-5111-1, Dec 2007, $7.99, 319pp, pb, cover by Jon Foster) [Halcyon Blithe] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel of Hornblower-style sea adventure, second in the Halcyon Blithe series.

The Demon You Know Christine Warren (St. Martin’s 978-0-312-34777-2, May 2007, $6.99, 344pp, pb) [Others] Supernatural romance novel, the third in the Others series.

Howl at the Moon Christine Warren (St. Martin’s 978-0-312-94790-3, Nov 2007, $6.99, 331pp, pb) [Others] Supernatural romance novel in the Others series.

The Glass Woman Kaaron Warren (Wildside Press/Prime Books 978-0-8095-7296-0, Oct 2007, $14.95, 260pp, tp) Collection of 21 stories, one original, most originally published in the Australian small press. This is the first US edition, with some revisions and two added stories, from The Grinding House (CSFG Australia 2005). Prime Books, 9710 Traville Gateway Dr. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.prime-books.com\].

Destiny’s Warrior Heather Waters (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21962-1, Dec 2007, $6.99, 325pp, pb) Paranormal romance. Nakkole is sent to guard Gavin, the royal heir of the fae, who was raised as human and doesn’t believe in magic.

The Devil’s Possession Heather Waters (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-21664-4, Aug 2007, $6.99, 295pp, pb, cover by Phil Heffernan) Historical paranormal romance. A pregnant woman claims a condemned witch as the father of her child, and ends up married to him.

The Misenchanted Sword Lawrence Watt-Evans (Dorchester/Cosmos Books 978-0-8439-5916-1, Jan 2008, $6.99, 350pp, pb) [Ethshar] Reprint (Del Rey 1985) fantasy novel in the Ethshar series.

The Ninth Talisman Lawrence Watt-Evans (Tor 978-0-7653-1027-9, May 2007, $25.96, 317pp, hc, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Annals of the Chosen] Fantasy novel, book two of the Annals of the Chosen.

The Spriggan Mirror Lawrence Watt-Evans (Dorchester/Cosmos Books 978-0-8439-5907-9, Sep 2007, $6.99, 365pp, pb, cover by Charles Bernard) Reprint (Wildside Press 2006) SF novel.

The Wizard Lord Lawrence Watt-Evans (Tor 978-0-765-34901-2, Apr 2007, $7.99, 358pp, pb, cover by Raymond Swanland) [Annals of the Chosen] Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel, the first volume in the Annals of the Chosen.

The Spartacus File Lawrence Watt-Evans & Carl Parlagreco (Wildside Press 0-8095-5683-9, Dec 2006, $12.95, 179pp, tp, cover by Charles Bernard) Reprint (Wildside Press 2005, not seen) SF novel. This trade paperback edition is dated 2006, but not seen until now. Wildside Press, [www.wildsidepress.com\].

Beautiful City of the Dead Leander Watts (Houghton Mifflin/Graphia 978-0-618-59499-3, Sep 2007, $7.99, 254pp, tp, cover by Sammy Yuen, Jr.) Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 2006) young-adult fantasy. A teen’s Ghost Metal band makes more than music.

Blindsight Peter Watts (SFBC #1215902, Nov 2006, $12.99, 384pp, hc, cover by Thomas Pringle) Reprint (Tor 2006) SF first contact novel. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Universal Horrors: The Studio’s Classic Films, 1931-1946, Second Edition Tom Weaver, Michael & John Brunas (McFarland 978-0-7864-2974-5, Jun 2007, $55.00, 608pp, hc) Non-fiction, reference, a guide to the 86 horror movies of the period including Frankenstein and Dracula. This is revised and updated from the 1990 McFarland edition (not seen). There is an index. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187; [www.mcfarlandpub.com\].

Bustin’ Minda Webber (Dorchester/Love Spell 978-0-505-52705-9, Jan 2007, $6.99, 323pp, pb) Humorous vampire romance novel. Samantha Hammett’s family paranormal investigation business is threatened by new competition.

The Reinvented Miss Bluebeard Minda Webber (Dorcheseter/Love Spell 978-0-505-52706-8, Jul 2007, $6.99, 310pp, pb) Humorous paranormal romance novel. A 19th-century young lady with an infamous father becomes a psychiatrist for potty paranormals.

At All Costs David Weber (Baen 978-1-4165-4414-2, Oct 2007, $7.99, 880pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) [Honor Harrington] Reprint (Baen 2005) military SF novel, the 11th in the Honor Harrington series. This drops the bound-in CD-ROM of the hardcover edition.

In Fury Born David Weber (Baen 978-1-4165-2131-0, Aug 2007, $7.99, 856pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly) Reprint (Baen 2006) SF novel, expanded and much revised from Path of the Fury (1992).

Off Armageddon Reef David Weber (Tor 0-765-31500-9, Jan 2007, $25.95, 607pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Safehold] SF novel, the first in the Safehold series. The few human survivors of a war with aliens establish a colony with safe, undetectable medieval-level technology — until a long-dormant android wakes.

Off Armageddon Reef David Weber (SFBC #1224422, Apr 2007, $14.99, 607pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) [Safehold] Reprint (Tor 2007) SF novel, the first in the Safehold series. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Off Armageddon Reef David Weber (Tor 978-0-7653-5397-9, Jan 2008, $7.99, 789pp, pb, cover by Stephen Youll) [Safehold] Reprint (Tor 2007) SF novel, the first in the Safehold series.

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