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Barron, Laird The Croning (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-231-4, $14.99, 245pp, tp, cover by Cody Tilson) Reprint (Night Shade 2012) horror novel.
Baum, L. Frank The Wizard of Oz (Penguin/Puffin Classics 978-0-14-134173-6, $16.99, 209pp, hc) Reprint (Hill 1900 as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) children’s fantasy novel. Illustrated by David McKee. This has the 2008 introduction by Cornelia Funke and unpaginated 19-page section of extras. Issued without a dustjacket.
Baum, L. Frank, Eric Shanower & Skottie Young Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (Marvel 978-0-7851-5555-3, $19.99, unpaginated, tp, cover by Skottie Young) Reprint (Marvel 2012, not seen) graphic novel version of Baum’s classic children’s fantasy, adapted by Shanower and illustrated by Young. Originally published as a series of eight comic books.
Baxter, Stephen Doctor Who: The Wheel of Ice (Ace 978-0-425-26122-4, $26.95, 311pp, hc) Tie-in novel. E-book also available. First US edition (BBC Books 8/12).
Bear, Elizabeth Range of Ghosts (Tor 978-0-7653-3536-4, $15.99, 334pp, tp, cover by Donato) Reprint (Tor 2012) epic fantasy novel, the first in a trilogy.
* Belcher, R.S. The Six-Gun Tarot (Tor 978-0-7653-2932-5, $25.99, 361pp, hc, cover by Raymond Swanland) Dark historical fantasy novel set in 1869 Nevada. A first novel. E-book also available.
Berg, Carol The Daemon Prism (Penguin/Roc 978-0-451-46471-2, $7.99, 575pp, pb) Reprint (Roc 2012) fantasy novel, the third in the Collegia Magica series.
* Berman, Chris Ace of Aces (Leo Publishing 978-0-9834735-6-5, $28.95, 603pp, hc, cover by Zachary Havas) SF novel about WWII pilots brought forward in time to fight alien invaders. Leo Publishing, 303 Augusta Circle, St. Augustine FL 32086;
Billingsley, Franny Chime (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-242092-8, $8.99, 361pp, tp) Reissue (Dial 2011) young-adult fantasy novel. Second printing.
Blythe, Daniel Shadow Breakers (Scholastic/Chicken House 978-0-545-47979-0, $16.99, 247pp, hc, cover by Bao Pham) Young-adult fantasy novel. First US edition (Chicken House UK 2/12 as Shadow Runners.
* Bova, Ben Farside (Tor 978-0-7653-2387-3, $24.99, 367pp, hc, cover by John Harris) Near-future SF novel in the Grand Tour of the Solar System series. Efforts to build an astronomical observatory on the moon are hampered by suspicious accidents. E-book also available.
* Bracken, Alexandra The Darkest Minds (Disney/Hyperion 978-1-4231-5737-3, $17.99, 488pp, hc, cover by Sammy Yuen) Near-future dystopian thriller, the first book in a trilogy. Ruby is sent to a rehabilitation camp after a virus gives her dangerous powers. E-book also available.
Brackston, Paula The Winter Witch (St. Martin’s/Dunne 978-1-250-00131-3, $24.99, 340pp, hc) Historical fantasy novel of a mute woman with odd powers in 19th-century Wales. E-book also available.
* Bradbury, Ray Nemo! (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-397-6, $35.00, 171pp, hc, cover by Charles Vess) Screenplay by Bradbury based on Winsor McCay’s fantasy comic strip Little Nemo in Slumberland. A signed trade edition of 40 ($125.00) is also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519;
* Brennan, Marie A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent (Tor 978-0-7653-3196-0, $25.99, 334pp, hc, cover by Todd Lockwood) Fantasy novel, ostensibly by Lady Trent, prominent dragon naturalist. Illustrated by Todd Lockwood. E-book also available.
* Brennan, Thomas Doktor Glass (Ace 978-0-425-25817-0, $15.00, tp, cover by Christopher Gibbs) Steampunk fantasy mystery novel. Inspector Matthew Langton investigates a body found by the base of the bridge from Liverpool to New York City. E-book also available.
* Brett, Peter V. The Daylight War (Ballantine Del Rey 978-0-345-50382-4, $28.00, 639pp, hc, cover by Larry Rostant) Fantasy novel, the third in the Demon Cycle series begun in The Warded Man. E-book also available. Simultaneous with the Voyager UK edition.
Brewer, Heather The Slayer Chronicles: First Kill (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-242196-3, $8.99, 309pp, tp) Reprint (Dial 2011) young-adult vampire novel, the first in a parallel series to The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod.
Briggs, Patricia Shifter’s Wolf (Ace 978-0-425-26421-8, $15.00, 529pp, tp, cover by Larry Rostant) Reprint (SFBC 2011 as Masques and Wolfsbane) omnibus of two novels featuring the shapeshifter Aralorn: Masques (1993; revised 2010) and Wolfsbane (2010).
* Burns, R. Douglas Shibboleth: The Genetic Supermarket (Magic Hat Books 978-1481160636, $15.95, viii + 312pp, tp) Near-future SF novel heavily influenced by Philip K. Dick. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Magic Hat Books, 14066 Creekview Trail, Tyler TX 75707;
* Byers, Richard Lee Forgotten Realms: Prophet of the Dead (Wizards of the Coast 978-0-7869-6361-4, $7.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Jaime Jones) Gaming tie-in novel based on the roleplaying game, fifth in the Brotherhood of the Griffon series. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast. E-book also available.
Card, Orson Scott Shadows in Flight (Tor 978-0-7653-6866-9, $7.99, 294pp, pb, cover by John Harris) Reprint (Tor 2012) SF novel in the Shadow/Ender series, sequel to Shadow of the Giant.
Carey, Janet Lee Dragonswood (Penguin/Firebird 978-0-14-242432-2, $9.99, 403pp, tp) Reprint (Dial 2012) young-adult medieval fantasy novel, a companion to Dragon’s Keep in the Wilde Island series.
* Carr, Patrick W. A Cast of Stones (Bethany House 978-0-7642-1043-3, $14.99, 428pp, tp) Christian fantasy novel. E-book also available. Bethany House, 11400 Hampshire Ave. S., Bloomington MN 55438;
* Carr, Shelly Dickson Ripped (New Book Partners 978-1-939003-00-3, $19.95, 506pp, tp) Young-adult time-travel mystery/horror novel. Teen Katie Lennox is transported to the 1888 London of Jack the Ripper. A first novel.
* Carriger, Gail Etiquette and Espionage (Little, Brown 978-0-316-19008-4, $17.99, 307pp, hc) Young-adult steampunk fantasy novel, the first in the Finishing School series, a YA spin-off from the Soulless/Parasol Protectorate series. Carriger is a pen name. Simultaneous with the Atom UK edition.
* Carroll, Michael Stronger (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25761-2, $16.99, 370pp, hc, cover by Shawn Martinbrough) Young-adult fantasy novel, third in the Super Human series about teen superheroes, a prequel to the New Heroes/Quantum Prophecy series. This is dated 6/12, but not seen until now; e-book also available.
* Cast, P.C. The Goddess Collection Volume One (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-26504-8, $16.00, 558pp, tp) Omnibus of two paranormal romance novels in the Coddess Summoning series: Goddess of the Sea (2003) and Goddess of Spring (2004).
* Cates, Bailey Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti (Penguin/Obsidian 978-0-451-23898-6, $7.99, 329pp, pb) Fantasy mystery novel, the second book in the Magical Bakery series.
* Chadwick, Frank How Dark the World Becomes (Baen 978-1-4516-3870-7, $14.00, 315pp, tp, cover by David Seely) SF novel. Gangster Sasha Naradnyo agrees to help rich young aliens flee the planet Peezgtaan. A first novel.
Chalker, Jack L. Demons of the Dancing Gods (Arc Manor/Phoenix Pick 978-1-61242-085-1, $9.99, 231pp, tp, cover by Ali Saqi) Reprint (Del Rey 1984) fantasy novel, the second in the Dancing Gods series. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Phoenix Pick, PO Box 10339, Rockville MD 20849-0339;
Chalker, Jack L. Vengeance of the Dancing Gods (Arc Manor/Phoenix Pick 978-1-61242-087-5, 9.99, 240pp, tp) Reprint (Del Rey 1985) fantasy novel, the third in the Dancing Gods series. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Phoenix Pick, PO Box 10339, Rockville MD 20849-0339;
* Ciotta, Beth Her Sky Cowboy (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 978-0-451-23847-4, $7.99, 328pp, hc) Victorian steampunk romance novel, the first in the Glorious Victorious Darcys series.
* Clare, Cassandra, ed. Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader (BenBella/Smart Pop 978-193785622-9, $12.95, 198pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Nonfiction, a selection of 13 critical essays on Clare’s series. Authors include Kate Milford, Gwenda Bond, and Kelly LInk & Holly Black. E-book also available. BenBella Books, 10300 N. Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas TX 75231;
* Clarke, Cassandra Rose The Mad Scientist’s Daughter (Angry Robot US 978-0-85766-265-1, $14.99, 391pp, tp) SF romance novel. An android in love with the woman he has tutored since shildhood struggles to find his place in the world. Simultaneous with the Angry Robot UK edition. E-book also available.
* Clenney, Anita Guardians of Stone (Amazon/Montlake Romance 978-1612186542, $12.95, 280pp, tp) Paranormal romance novel, the first book in the Relic Seekers series. Kendall Morgan has a sixth sense for tracking ancient objects. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available.
Coates, Deborah Wide Open (Tor 978-0-7653-2899-1, $14.99, 304pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 2012) fantasy mystery novel, the first in a trilogy.
Cole, Steve Z. Apocalypse (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25255-6, $16.99, 278pp, hc, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Young-adult SF thriller, third in the Hunting series. First US edition (Red Fox 8/12); e-book also available.
Cole, Steve Z. Raptor (Penguin/Puffin 978-0-14-242142-0, $7.99, 265pp, tp, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reprint (Red Fox 2011 as Z-Raptor) young-adult SF thriller, second in the Hunting series.
* Collins, Lee She Returns From War (Angry Robot US 978-0-85766-275-0, $7.99, 361pp, pb, cover by Chris McGrath) Dark fantasy Western novel, sequel to The Dead of Winter. Simultaneous with the Angry Robot UK edition. E-book also available. Copyrighted by Peter Friedrichsen.
Condie, Ally Crossed (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-242171-0, $9.99, 367pp, tp) Reprint (Dutton 2011) young-adult dystopian novel, the second in the Matched trilogy.
Cooper, Elspeth Songs of the Earth (Tor 978-0-7653-6850-8, $7.99, 482pp, pb) Reprint (Gollancz 2011) fantasy novel, the first book of the Wild Hunt trilogy.
* Cooper, L. Andrew Burning the Middle Ground (BlackWyrm 978-1-61318-138-6, $15.95, 321pp, tp) Dark fantasy novel of mind control and religious conspiracy in a small American town. A first novel. A print-on-demand edition. BlackWyrm, 10307 Chimney Ridge Ct., Louisville KY 40299;
* Cremer, Andrea Bloodrose (Penguin/Philomel 978-0-399-25612-7, $18.99, 406pp, hc) Young-adult werewolf romance novel, the third in the Nightshade trilogy set in a world where humans are pawns to werewolves. This is dated 2/12, but not seen until now; e-book also available.
Cremer, Andrea Wolfsbane (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-242098-0, $9.99, 390pp, tp) Reissue (Philomel 2011) young-adult werewolf romance novel, the second in the Nightshade series. Second printing.
* Croft, Janet Brennan, ed. Lois McMaster Bujold: Essays on a Modern Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy (McFarland 978-0-7864-6833-1, $40.00, 207pp, tp) Critical nonfiction, a gathering of 12 essays on Bujold’s work. Essays includes notes and bibliographic references, and there is a general index. This is volume 37 in the Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series. E-book also available. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187;
* Curelas, M.L.D., ed. Ride the Moon (Tyche Books 978-0-9878248-2-0, $14.95, 221pp, tp, cover by Malcolm McClinton) Original anthology of 19 stories, at least one a reprint, involving the moon. Authors include Claude Lalumière, Marie Bilodeau, and Edward Willett. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Tyche Books, PO Box 45028, Brentwood RPO, Calgary Alberta T2L 1Y4 Canada;
* Cusick, Richie Tankersley Spirit Walk (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-750864-5, $7.99, 328 + 352pp, tp) Omnibus of two young-adult paranormal romance novels about Miranda Barnes, who communicates with the dead: Walk of the Spirits (2008) and Shadow Mirror (2010). The two novels are separately paginated.
* Daily, Lisa Beauty (Penguin/Razorbill 978-1-59514-380-8, $9.99, 279pp, tp) Young-adult fantasy novel. An unhappy teen gets her wish and becomes the most beautiful girl in town. This is dated 5/12 but not seen until now; e-book also available.
Dashner, James The Death Cure (Random House/Delacorte 978-0-385-73878-1, $9.99, 324pp, tp, cover by Philip Straub) Reprint (Delacorte 2011) young-adult SF novel, the third book in the Maze Runner trilogy.
Day, S.J. Eve of Destruction (Tor 978-0-7653-3749-8, $14.99, 418pp, tp) Reprint (Tor 2009) urban fantasy novel, the second volume in the Marked series about trainee demon hunter Evangeline Hollis. This cover has Sylvia Day in large type, with ‘‘writing as S.J. Day’’ much smaller. E-book also available.
* de La Follie, Louis-Guillaume The Unpretentious Philosopher (Black Coat Press 978-1-61227-136-1, $22.95, 275pp, tp, cover by Vincent Laik) SF novel, translated/adapted (with introduction and notes) by Brian M. Stableford from the French Le Philosophe sans pretention, ou l’Homme rare (Clousier 1775). This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at
* Dempsey, Gryffyd Eamon Time Is the Water in Which We Swim (Slow Dog Press 978-0615571508, $14.99, 289pp, tp, cover by Roxanne Dunning) SF novel about a megalomaniacal telepathic carp, mad dogs, aliens, and the end of the world. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available.
* Derting, Kimberly The Essence (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 978-1-4424-4559-8, $16.99, 341pp, hc, cover by Ugla Hauksdottir) Young-adult paranormal romance/thriller novel, second in a series begun in The Pledge. E-book also available.
* Doctorow, Cory Homeland (Tor Teen 978-0-7653-3369-8, $17.99, 396pp, hc) Near-future young-adult SF novel, sequel to Little Brother. E-book also available.
Donaldson, Stephen R. Daughter of Regals and Other Tales (Ace 978-0-425-25695-4, $16.00, 365pp, tp, cover by John Jude Palencar) Reprint (Del Rey 1984) collection.
Duncan, Glen Talulla Rising (Random House/Knopf 978-0-307-59509-6, $25.95, 352pp, hc) Supernatural thriller, sequel to The Last Werewolf. E-book also available. First US edition (Canongate 4/11).
* Dunsany, Lord Lost Tales, Vol. 1 (Pegana Press Books, $80.00, 29pp, ph) Chapbook collection of ten previously uncollected stories. Introduction by Michael Swanwick. This is a special handbound limited edition of 128. Pegana Press Books,
* Ellis, Warren Gun Machine (Little, Brown/Mulholland Books 978-0-316-18740-4, $25.99, 308pp, hc) Associational crime novel. A cache of guns leads to hundreds of unsolved murders by a psychotic killer making sacrifices to the old gods of Manhattan. Simultaneous with the UK (Mullholland Books) edition.
* Etienne, Sara Wilson Harbinger (Penguin/Putnam 978-0-399-25668-4, $17.99, 312pp, hc, cover by Kristin Smith) Young-adult near-future supernatural psychological thriller. Faye’s horrifying visions get her sent to a special school. A first novel. This is dated 2/12 but not seen until now; e-book also available.
* Fish, Leslie Of Elven Blood (Jupiter Gardens Press/Pink Petal Books 978-1-938257-35-3, $21.99, 373pp, tp, cover by Valerie Tibbs) Fantasy romance novel. A newspaper editor witnesses a murder and hides out at an Arizona ranch with a mysterious owner. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Jupiter Gardens, PO Box 191, Grimes IA 50111;
* Fitzstephen, Owen Hammett Unwritten (Prometheus/Seventh Street Books 978-1-61614-714-3, $13.95, 174pp, tp) Literary mystery novel with metafictional/fantasy elements involving the writer Dashiell Hammett. Afterword and notes by Gordon McAlpine (apparently the real author), who claims to have discovered the ms. in a box, and reveals that ‘‘Owen Fitzstephen’’ is a Hammett character. E-book also available.
Frater, Rhiannon Fighting to Survive (Tor 978-0-7653-6683-2, $7.99, 436pp, pb, cover by David Frankland) Reprint (CreateSpace 2009) zombie horror novel, the second book in the As the World Dies series. This follows the Tor 2011 revised edition.
* Frazetta, Frank & J. David Spurlock Frazetta Sketchbook (Vanguard Productions 978-1-934331-57-6, $24.95, 160pp, hc, cover by Frank Frazetta) Art book, the first volume in The Frazetta Sketchbook series, offering numerous sketches, many not previously reproduced; preliminaries for cover art are often accompanied by small color reproductions of the final art. Foreword by Spurlock. A hardcover edition (-56-9, $39.95) and deluxe slipcased hardcover with bonus folio (-58-3, $69.95) were announced but not seen. Vanguard Productions,
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Fukuda, Andrew The Prey (St. Martin’s Griffin 978-1-250-00511-3, $18.99, 322pp, hc) SF novel, the second book in the Hunt trilogy, set in a world where humans have been hunted to near extinction. E-book also available. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 1/13).
* Fultz, John R. Seven Kings (Orbit US 978-0-316-18783-1, $15.99, 472pp, tp, cover by Richard Anderson) Epic fantasy novel, the second in the Books of the Shaper series. A first novel. Simultaneous with the Orbit UK edition; e-book also available.
* George, David R., III Star Trek: Allegiance in Exile (Pocket 978-1-4767-0022-9, $7.99, 369pp, pb) Star Trek tie-in novel. E-book also available. Copyrighted by CBS Studios.
* Gidwitz, Adam In a Glass Grimmly (Penguin/Dutton 978-0-525-42581-6, $16.99, 318pp, hc, cover by Hugh D’Andrade) Young-adult fantasy novel, a companion to A Tale Dark & Grimm, based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.
* Gorodischer, Angelica Trafalgar (Small Beer Press 978-161873032-9, $16.00, 183pp, tp, cover by Ron Guyatt) SF fix-up novel/collection of the stories of Trafalgar Medrano, who claims to be an intergalactic salesman. Translated by Amalia Gladheart from the Spanish (El Cid 1979). Small Beer Press, 150 Pleasant Street #306, Easthampton MA 01027;
* Goron & Emile Gautier Spawn of the Penitentiary (Black Coat Press 978-1-61227-137-8, $22.95, 483pp, tp, cover by Jean-Claude Claeys) Proto-techno-thriller, translated/adapted (with an introduction and notes) by Brian Stableford from the French Fleur de Bagne (Flammarion 1902 in three volumes). A print-on-demand edition. Hollywood Comics.com, PO Box 17270, Encino CA 91416;
* Grace, E.A. The Root of Heaven and Earth (Ethosphere Press 978-1-938960-68-0, $19.99, 872pp, tp) SF novel about ecological collapse in 2136. A first novel. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Ethosphere Press, 1562 First Ave. #205-2005, New York NY 10028-4004;
* Guran, Paula, ed. Future Games (Prime Books 978-1-60701-381-5, $15.95, 371pp, tp) Anthology of 16 stories about future competitions. Authors include John Shirley, George R.R. Martin, and Kate Wilhelm. E-book also available. Prime Books,