Matheson, Richard Shadow on the Sun (Tor 978-0-7653-6229-2, $7.99, 233pp, pb) Reprint (M. Evans; Berkely 1994) Western novel with supernatural elements.
McCaffrey, Anne The Tower and the Hive (Ace 978-0-441-00720-2, $7.99, 315pp, pb, cover by Danny O’Leary) Reissue (Ace 1999) SF novel in the Rowan series. Seventh printing.
* McEntire, Myra Timepiece (Egmont USA 978-1-60684-145-7, $17.99, 325pp, hc, cover by Lissy Laricchia) Young-adult paranormal time-travel romance, sequel to Hourglass. E-book also available. This is dated 2012, but not seen until now.
McKenna, Juliet The Swordsman’s Oath (Wizard’s Tower Press 978-1-908039-17-0, $7.25, unpaginated, eb, cover by Geoff Taylor) Reprint (Orbit 1999) fantasy novel, second in the Tales of Einarinn series.
* Meadows, Jodi Asunder (HarperCollins/Tegen Books 978-0-06-206078-5, $17.99, 406pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel. Second in a series begun in Incarnate.
Meloy, Maile The Apothecary (Penguin/Puffin 978-0-14-242206-9, $7.99, 353pp, tp, cover by Ian Schoenherr) Reprint (Putnam 2011) middle-grade fantasy novel.
Meyer, Kai Arcadia Awakens (HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray 978-0-06-200607-3, $9.99, 451pp, tp, cover by Aimee Barker) Reprint (Balzer + Bary 2012) young-adult fantasy novel. Translated from the German Arkadien erwacht (Carlsen 2009) by Anthea Bell.
* Neill, Chloe House Rules (Penguin/NAL 978-0-451-23710-1, $15.00, 333pp, tp, cover by Tony Mauro) Urban fantasy/vampire romance novel, book seven of the Chicagoland Vampires series. E-book also available.
Ness, Patrick A Monster Calls (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-6065-9, $8.99, tp, cover by Jim Kay) Reprint (Candlewick Press 2011) middle-grade fantasy novel. Based on a story idea from Siobhan Dowd. Illustrated by Jim Kay. Winner of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals.
Nevill, Adam Last Days (St. Martin’s Griffin 978-1-250-01818-2, $15.99, tp, cover by Lisa Marie Pompilio) Horror novel. A documentary maker investigating a cult uncovers more than he accounted for. E-book also available. First US edition (Macmillan 10/12).
* Nielsen, Jennifer A. The Runaway King (Scholastic Press 978-0-545-28415-8, $17.99, 331pp, hc, cover by Tim O’Brien) Middle-grade medieval fantasy novel, the second book in the Ascendance trilogy.
Norton, Andre The Forerunner Factor (Baen 978-1-4516-3880-6, $7.99, 530pp, pb, cover by Tom Kidd) Reprint (Baen 2012) omnibus of the fourth and fifth SF novels in the Forerunner series: Forerunner (1981) and Forerunner: The Second Venture (1985).
* O’Neal, Eilis The False Princess (Egmont USA 978-1-60684-392-5, $8.99, 319pp, tp) Reprint (Egmont USA 2011) young-adult fantasy novel.
Oates, Joyce Carol Mudwoman (HarperCollins/Ecco 978-0-06-209563-3, $14.99, 428pp, tp) Reprint (Ecco 2012, not seen) associational mainstream novel/psychological thriller about an ambitious academic.
Oliver, Lauren Pandemonium (Harper 978-0-06-197807-4, $9.99, 375pp, tp) Reprint (Harper 2012, not seen) young-adult dystopian SF novel, sequel to Delirium.
* Oliver, Lin & Theo Baker The Shadow Mask (Scholastic Press 978-0-545-19694-9, $16.99, 363pp, hc, cover by Alan Brooks) Young-adult fantasy novel, sequel to Sound Bender.
Patten, Eric The Hunter Chronicles: Return to Exile (Simon & Schuster 978-1-4424-2033-5, $7.99, 500pp, tp, cover by John Rocco) Reprint (Simon & Schuster 2011) middle-grade fantasy novel, the first book in The Hunter Chronicles series. This is dated 2012, but not seen until now.
Patterson, James Angel (Grand Central 978-0-446-54524-2, $7.99, 271pp, pb) Reprint (Little, Brown 2011) young-adult SF thriller, seventh in the Maximum Ride series.
* Patterson, James & Jill Dembowski Witch & Wizard: The Kiss (Little Brown 978-0-316-10191-2, $17.99, 357pp, hc, cover by Sean Freeman) Young-adult dystopian fantasy novel, the fourth book in the Witch & Wizard series by Patterson with various authors. E-book also available.
* Patterson, James & Maxine Paetro Confessions of a Murder Suspect (Little Brown 978-0-316-20698-3, $19.99, 372pp, hc) Associational YA mystery novel about a teen detective with unusual skills. E-book also available. This is dated 2012, but not seen until now.
Pehov, Alexey Shadow Blizzard (Tor 978-0-7653-6369-5, $8.99, 722pp, pb, cover by Kekai Kotaki) Reprint (Tor 2012) fantasy novel, the third book in the Chronicles of Siala trilogy. Translated by Andrew Bromfield from the Russian (Alfa-Book 2003).
Philip, Gillian Firebrand (Tor 978-0-7653-3322-3, $24.99, 364pp, hc, cover by Steve Stone) Fantasy novel, the first in the Rebel Angels series. E-book also available. First US edition (Strident Publishing 8/10).
* Pierce, Gabriella The Lost Soul (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-143500-3, $13.99, 250pp, tp) Contemporary fantasy novel, third in the 666 Park Avenue series. This is a TV tie-in edition. Copyrighted by packager Alloy Entertainment.
* Post, Andrew Knuckleduster (Medallion 978-1-60542493-4, $14.95, 513pp, tp) Near-future SF novel about a vigilante for hire who helps women with abusive husbands. E-book also available. A first novel.
* Pratt, Tim Antiquities and Tangibles (Merry Blacksmith Press 978-0-61575-150-4, $13.95, 292pp, tp, cover by Jenn Reese) Collection of 23 stories, three original with notes on each by the author, who also writes as T.A. Pratt. This is a print-on-demand edition. E-book also available. The Merry Blacksmith Press, 70 Lenox Ave, West Warwick RI 02893;
* Pratt, Tim Pathfinder Tales: Liar’s Blade (Paizo 978-1-60125-515-0, $9.99, 369pp, pb, cover by J.P. Targete) Gaming tie-in novel. Copyrighted by Paizo Publishing.
* Radford, Irene The Silent Dragon (DAW 978-0-7564-0794-0, $7.99, 384pp, pb, cover by Paul Young) Fantasy novel, the first in the Children of the Dragon Nimbus trilogy set in the world of Glass Dragon. E-book also available.
* Rainbolt, Dusty Death Under the Crescent Moon (Yard Dog Press/Just Cause 978-1-937105-36-5, $16.00, 314pp, tp, cover by Dell Harris) Fantasy mystery novel set in the 1939 Ozarks. Ailing former film star Eva Dupree stays at a health resort that appears haunted. E-book also available. Yard Dog Press, 710 W. Redbud Lane, Alma AR 72921-7247;
* Rayburn, Tricia Dark Water (Egmont USA 978-1-60684-076-4, $17.99, 362pp, hc) Young-adult paranormal romance, third in a series begun in Siren. This is dated 2012 but not seen until now. E-book also available.
* Reaves, Michael & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Ballantine Del Rey LucasBooks 978-0-345-51140-9, $7.99, 460pp, pb, cover by Gene Mollica) Star Wars tie-in novel in the Coruscant Nights series. Copyrighted by Lucasfilm.
Rees, Rod The Shadow Wars (HarperCollins/Morrow 978-0-06-207037-1, $14.99, 550pp, tp) SF novel, the second in The Demi-Monde four-book series. First US edition (Quercus 1/12 as The Demi-Monde: Spring). E-book also available.
Reese, Jenn Above World (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-6259-2, $7.99, 356pp, tp, cover by Alexander Jansson) Reprint (Candlewick Press 2012) young-adult SF novel of a world of bioengineered mythical creatures.
Renner, James The Man from Primrose Lane (Macmillan/Farrar Straus Giroux/Picador 978-1-250-02416-9, $16.00, 365pp, tp) Reprint (Crichton 2012) near-future mystery novel involving time travel and alternate realities.
* Revis, Beth Shades of Earth (Penguin/Razorbill 978-1-59514-399-0, $18.99, 369pp, hc) Young-adult SF novel, third and final in the trilogy begun in Across the Universe. E-book also available.
* Roberson, Jennifer Sword-Bound (DAW 978-0-7564-0796-4, $25.95, 343pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) Fantasy novel, seventh in the Sword-Dancer Saga series featuring Tiger and Del.
* Sands, Lynsay Immortal Ever After (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-207811-7, $7.99, 358pp, hc) Vampire romance novel in the Argeneau series. E-book also available.
* Saunders, George Tenth of December (Random House 978-0-81299380-6, $26.00, 251pp, hc) Collection of ten stories, at least two with SF elements. This indicates fifth printing, but was not seen previously.
Scalzi, John Old Man’s War (Tor 978-0-7653-4827-2, $7.99, 355pp, pb, cover by John Harris) Reissue (Tor 2005) SF novel. Eighth printing.
* Schafer, Kerry Between (Ace 978-0-425-26114-9, $7.99, 294pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant)
SF novel. Vivian Maylor has dream visions that lead her to another world. A first novel. E-book also available.
Schreiber, Ellen Magic of the Moonlight (HarperCollins/Tegen Books 978-0-06-198656-7, $9.99, 229pp, tp, cover by Gustavo Marx) Reprint (Tegen Books 2012) young-adult werewolf romance novel, the second in the Full Moon series.
Schroeder, Karl Ashes of Candesce (Tor 978-0-7653-2493-1, $17.99, 381pp, tp, cover by Stephan Martiniere) Reprint (Tor 2012) post-singularity steampunk SF novel, the fifth and final in the Virga series.
* Schwab, B. Linn Sentinels (Mystic Winds Pubishing 978-0-9884105-1-0, $14.99, 453pp, tp) Young-adult SF novel, the first book in a series about a teen on a planet facing invasion. A first novel. This is a print-on-demand edition. E-book also available.
* Schwarz, Liesel A Conspiracy of Alchemists (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-54507-7, $25.00, 338pp, hc, cover by Nekro) Steampunk fantasy novel, the first book in the Chronicles of Light an Shadow. Airship pilot Elle Chance finds herself mixed up in a struggle between Alchemists and Warlocks. A first novel. E-book also available.
Sedgwick, Marcus Midwinterblood (Roaring Brook Press 978-1-59643-800-2, $17.99, 262pp, hc) Young-adult novel of horror and romance, formed from seven linked stories set across centuries on a remote island. First US edition (Indigo 10/11).
Shinn, Sharon The Shape of Desire (Ace 978-0-425-25648-0, $7.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Jonathan Barkat) Reprint (Ace 2012) contemporary fantasy novel, the first book in the Shifting Circle series.
* Smith, Chandler Klang Goldenland Past Dark (ChiZine Publications 978-1-927469-35-4, $16.95, 274pp, tp, cover by Erik Mohr) Dark fantasy novel of a traveling circus in 1960s America. E-book also available; a deluxe limited hardcover edition was available by preorder only. ChiZine Publications, 67 Alameda Avenue, Toronto ON M6C 3W4, Canada;
Smith, Cynthia Leitich Blessed (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-5479-5, $8.99, 462pp, tp, cover by Elena Fantini) Reissue (Candlewick Press 2011) young-adult paranormal novel, a sequel to both Tantalize and Eternal. Second printing.
Smith, Cynthia Leitich Diabolical (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-6143-4, $8.99, 353pp, tp) Reprint (Candlewick Press 2012) young-adult paranormal novel, Fourth in a series begun in Tantalize and Eternal.
* Smith, Cynthia Leitich Feral Nights (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-5909-7, $17.99, 290pp, hc) Young-adult paranormal romance novel, first in a new series spun off from the Tantalize quartet. E-book also available.
* Smith, Cynthia Leitich & Ming Doyle Eternal: Zachary’s Story (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-5119-0, $19.99, 155pp, tp, cover by SAm Weber) Graphic novel adaptation of Smith’s young-adult vampire novel Tantalize, reimagined from the viewpoint of teen guardian angel Zachary.
* Smith, Janna Malamud My Father is a Book: A Memoir of Bernard Malamud (Counterpoint 978-1-61902-101-3, $14.95, 290pp, tp) Nonfiction, a memoir by Bernard Malamud’s daughter. E-book also available. Counterpoint, 1919 Fifth Street, Berkeley CA 94710;
* Somers, Jeff Trickster (Pocket 978-1-4516-9677-6, $7.99, 369pp, pb, cover by Chris McGrath) Urban fantasy novel. Low-level mages stumble on a big plot involving powerful blood magic.
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* Stephenson, Neal, Greg Bear & Mark Teppo, et al. The Mongoliad: Book Three (Amazon/47North 978-1612182384, $14.95, 698pp, tp) Shared-world historical adventure novel with possible fantasy elements, the third and final book in the Foreworld Saga. Originally published online as a serial. Authors also include Nicole Galland, Erik Bear, Joseph Brassey, and Cooper Moo. A hardcover collectors edition (-161218724-2, $40.00) and e-book also available.
* Strom-Martin, Hannah & Erin Underwood, eds. Futuredaze (Underwords Press 978-0-9858934-0-8, $14.95, v + 260pp, tp) Young-adult SF anthology with 21 stories and 12 poems. Authors include Nancy Holder, Jack McDevitt, Lavie Tidhar, and Gregory Frost. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Underwords Press, 48 Hawkes Street, Marblehead MA 01945;
* Telep, Trisha, ed. The Mammoth Book of Futuristic Romance (Running Press 978-0-7624-4601-8, $13.95, x + 486pp, tp) Original anthology of 19 futuristic/SF romance stories, one a reprint. Authors include Susan Sizemore, Cathy Clamep, and Linnea Sinclair. Simultaneous with the Robinson UK edition. E-book also available.
* Tierney, Kathleen Blood Oranges (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46501-6, $16.00, 253pp, tp) Urban fantasy novel about demon hunter Quinn. This is a pen name for Caitlin R. Kiernan. E-book also available.
Tsutsui, Yasutaka Paprika (Random House/Vintage Contemporaries 978-0-307-38918-3, $15.00, 342pp, tp, cover by Kelly Blair) SF novel. Translated from the Japanese (Shinchosha 1993) by Andrew Driver. First US edition (Alma Books UK 4/09). E-book also available.
Ursu, Anne Breadcrumbs (HarperCollins/Walden Pond Press 978-0-06-201506-8, $6.99, 312pp, tp, cover by Erin McGuire) Reprint (Walden Pond Press 2011) middle-grade fantasy novel based on Han Christian Andersen’s ‘‘The Snow Queen’’.
* Valente, Catherynne M. Six-Gun Snow White (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-552-9, $40.00, 167pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess) Fantasy novella retelling the story of Snow White in a magical Old West. This is a signed, limited edition of 1,000. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519;
* Voelkel, J. & P. Voelkel The End of the World Club (Egmont USA 978-1-60684-072-6, $16.99, 381pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult fantasy novel, the second book in The Jaguar Stones trilogy. E-book also available. Dated 2011, but not seen until now.
* Voelkel, J. & P. Voelkel The River of No Return (Egmont USA 978-1-60684-073-3, $16.99, 348pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel, the third book in The Jaguar Stones trilogy. E-book also available. Dated 2012 but not seen until now; copyrighted 2005, 2012 but no previous edition was found.
Walton, Jo Farthing (Tor 978-0-7653-2313-2, $14.99, 316pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 2006) fantasy novel.
* Ware, Joss Night Resurrected (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-201867-0, $7.99, 372pp, pb) Post-apocalypse paranormal romance, sixth in the Envy Chronicles series. E-book also available.
Wignall, K.J. Blood (Egmont USA 978-1-60684-387-1, $9.99, 264pp, tp, cover by Michael Frost) Reprint (Egmont USA 2011) young-adult vampire novel, the first book in the Mercian trilogy.
* Wilson, D. Harlan The Kyoto Man (Raw Dog Screaming 978-1-935738-29-9, $14.95, 231pp, tp, cover by Brett Weldele) Postapocalyptic SF novel, the third book in the Scikungfi trilogy begun in Dr. Identity, or, Farewell to Plaquedemia. This is a print-on-demand edition. Raw Dog Screaming Press,
Wilson, Daniel H. Amped (Random House/Vintage 978-0-307-74549-1, $15.95, 274pp, tp) Reprint (Doubleday 2012) SF novel.
* Yardley, Cathy Temping Is Hell (Entangled Edge 978-1622668113, $3.99, unknown, eb) Paranormal romance novel in the Necessary Evil series. Copyrighted by Cathy Wilson.
February 2013
SF Novels 10
Fantasy Novels 28
Horror Novels 7
Paranormal Romance 11
Anthologies 4
Collections 6
Reference 1
History/Criticism 1
Media Related 5
Young Adult 39
SF 7
Fantasy 19
Horror 2
Paranormal Romance 10
Other 1
Omnibus 0
Art/Humor 0
Miscellaneous 7
Total New: 119
Reprints & Reissues: 73
Total: 192
Year to Date
SF Novels 30
Fantasy Novels 57
Horror Novels 16
Paranormal
Romance 22
Anthologies 13
Collections 14
Reference 1
History/Criticism 6
Media Related 12
Young Adult 90
SF 20
Fantasy 45
Horror 6
Paranormal Romance 18
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Other 1
Omnibus 6
Art/Humor 4
Miscellaneous 16
Total New: 287
Reprints & Reissues: 156
Total: 443
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BRITISH BOOKS RECEIVED: JANUARY
Note: This information, unlike the Locus main list, is put together by Ian Covell; send corrections to him at 24 St Pauls Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5NQ, England. First world editions marked with an asterisk. Comments by Ian Covell.
Aaronovitch, Ben Rivers of London (Orion/Gollancz 978-0-575-09758-2, £7.99, 390pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 2011) urban fantasy novel, first in the Peter Grant series. This is a special ‘‘London Edition’’ with the site of the Olympic Games on the cover.
Aaronovitch, Ben Whispers Under Ground (Orion/Gollancz 978-0-575-09766-7, £7.99, 418pp, tp) Reprint (Gollancz 2012) urban fantasy novel, third in the Peter Grant series.
Adams, Douglas Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (Macmillan/Pan 978-1-4472-2109-8, £7.99, 279pp, tp) Reprint (Heinemann 1987) humorous SF novel.
Adams, Douglas The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (Macmillan/Pan 978-1-4472-2110-4, £7.99, 276pp, tp) Reprint (Heinemann 1988) humorous SF novel.
Ahmed, Saladin Throne of the Crescent Moon (Orion/Gollancz 978-0-575-13292-4, £14.99, 274pp, tp) Reprint (DAW 2012) fantasy novel. A hardcover edition (-13291-7, £20.00) was announced but not seen. [First UK edition]
* Anderton, Jo Suited (Angry Robot 978-0-85766-156-2, £7.99, 391pp, tp, cover by Dominic Harman) SF novel.
* Ashby, Madeline vN: The First Machine Dynasty (Angry Robot 978-0-85766-261-3, £7.99, 326pp, tp, cover by Martin Bland) SF novel.
* Barrowman, John & Carole E. Hollow Earth (Buster Books 978-1-90715-164-4, £6.99, 326pp, tp) Young-adult fantasy novel.
* Barrowman, John & Carole E. Barrowman Torchwood: Exodus Code (BBC Books 978-1-846-07907-8, £16.99, 364pp, hc) Tie-in novel based on the TV series.
Beck, Ian The Haunting of Charity Delafield (Transworld/Corgi 978-0-552-56206-5, £5.99, 281pp, pb) Reprint (The Bodley Head 2011) young-adult fantasy novel.
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