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Graham, Heather The Vision (Harlequin/Mira 978-0-7783-1416-5, $7.99, 410pp, pb) Reissue (Mira 2006) horror novel. E-book also available.
Grant, Michael Fear (HarperCollins/Tegen Books 978-0-06-144917-8, $9.99, 509pp, tp, cover by Amber Gray) Reprint (Tegen Books 2012) young-adult post-apocalypstic/dystopian fantasy novel, fifth in the series begun in Gone.
Griffin, Bethany Masque of the Red Death (HarperCollins/Greenwillow 978-0-06-210780-0, $9.99, 319pp, tp, cover by Alexander Alexandrovitch Kharlamov & Sammy Yuen) Reprint (Greenwillow 2012) young-adult gothic SF romance novel, a postapocalyptic reimagining of the story by Edgar Allan Poe.
* Guran, Paula, ed. Weird Detectives: Recent Investigations (Prime Books 978-1-60701-384-6, $16.99, 480pp, tp) Anthology of 23 fantasy detective stories. Authors include Simon R. Green, Neil Gaiman, and Charlaine Harris. E-book also available. Prime Books
* Gustainis, Justin Morris and Chastain Investigations: Play With Fire & Midnight at the Oasis (Rebellion/Solaris US 978-1-78108-082-5, $7.99, 537pp, pb) Omnibus of two novels in the series featuring supernatural investigators Quincey Morris and Libby Chastain: Play With Fire (e-book 2012) and original Midnight at the Oasis (2013). E-book also available.
Haddix, Margaret Peterson Escape from Memory (Simon Pulse 978-1-4169-0338-3, $6.99, 277pp, pb, cover by Cliff Nielsen) Reissue (Simon & Schuster 2003) young-adult thriller with SF elements. Eighth printing.
Haddix, Margaret Peterson Turnabout (Simon & Schuster 978-1-4424-4603-8, $8.99, 204pp, tp) Reissue (Simon & Schuster 2000) young-adult SF novel of age reversal.
Hale, Shannon Princess Academy (Bloomsbury USA 978-1-59990-073-5, $7.95, tp, cover by Rick Lieder) Reissue (Bloomsbury 2005) young-adult fantasy novel; 16th printing.
Harris, Charlaine Dead Reckoning (Ace 978-0-425-26115-6, $15.00, 335pp, tp, cover by Lisa Desimini) Reissue (Ace 2011) Southern vampire mystery novel, the 11th featuring telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse. The cover notes the connection to the True Blood TV series.
Harrison, M. John Empty Space: A Haunting (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-461-5, $14.99, 241pp, tp, cover by Bruce Jensen) SF novel, set in the universe of Light and Nova Swing. E-book also available. First US edition (Gollancz 7/12).
* Hart, Matthew The Last Iteration of Dexter Maxwell (Capscovil 978-3-942358-30-9, $18.95, 407pp, tp) SF novel. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. This is dated 2012 but not seen until now. Capscovil Verlag, Glonn Germany;
Hautman, Pete The Obsidian Blade (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-6444-2, $8.99, 308pp, tp) Reprint (Candlewick Press 2012) young-adult time-travel SF adventure novel, the first book in the Klaatu Diskos series.
* Hayes, Erica Redemption (Berkley Sensation 978-0-425-25838-5, $7.99, 347pp, pb, cover by Kris Keller) Near-future, fallen angel paranormal romance novel, second in the Seven Signs series.
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* Healy, Ian Thomas Day of the Destroyer (Local Hero Press 978-0615749846, $14.99, 304pp, tp, cover by Jeff Hebert) Superhero fantasy novel in the Just Cause Universe series. The superheroes of Just Cause face chaos when the power goes out in 1977 New York City. E-book also available. Local Hero Press,
* Henry, Christina Black City (Ace 978-0-425-25658-9, $7.99, 276pp, pb, cover by Kris Keller) Fantasy novel, the fifth in the Black Wings series about angel of death Madeline Black. Copyrighted by Tina Raffaele. E-book also available.
Herbert, Brian & Kevin J. Anderson Hellhole: Awakening (Tor 978-0-7653-2270-8, $27.99, 527pp, hc, cover by Stephen Youll) Far-future SF novel, the second book in a trilogy. First US edition (Simon & Schuster UK 2/13).
* Higgins, Peter Wolfhound Century (Orbit US 978-0-316-21967-9, $25.99, 303pp, hc) Fantasy alternate-world detective novel/spy thriller featuring Inspector Vissarion Lom in Russia. A first novel. E-book also available. Simultaneous with the Gollancz UK edition.
* Hill, Sandra Kiss of Temptation (HarperCollins/Avon 978-0-06-206463-9, $5.99, 360pp, pb) Paranormal romance novel, third in the Deadly Angels series.
* Holt, Tom Doughnut (Orbit US 978-0-316-22610-3, $13.99, 370pp, tp) Humorous SF novel. E-book also available. Simultaneous with the Orbit UK edition.
Hopkinson, Nalo The Chaos (Simon & Schuster/McElderry 978-1-4424-5926-7, $9.99, 241pp, tp, cover by Sean Moser-Smith) Reprint (McElderry 2012) young-adult contemporary fantasy novel drawing on Caribbean folklore.
* Hopkinson, Nalo Sister Mine (Grand Central 978-0-446-57692-5, $23.99, 305pp, hc, cover by Rudy Gutierrez) Contemporary fantasy novel about formerly conjoined twins, one with magic, one without. E-book also available.
* Hoyt, Sarah A. A Few Good Men (Baen 978-1-4516-3888-2, $14.00, 372pp, tp, cover by David Mattingly) SF novel, third in the Darkship series. The author also writes as Elise Hyatt and Sarah D’Almeida. E-book also available.
Hunter, Erin Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Last Hope (Harper 978-0-06-155529-9, $7.99, 329pp, tp, cover by Wayne McLoughlin) Reprint (Harper 2012) young-adult fantasy novel in the series about warrior cats, the sixth book in the Omen of the Stars sub-series. The author is probably Kate Cary. This includes a separately paginated, 30-page roleplaying adventure in the Warriors Adventure Game. Packaged and copyrighted by Working Partners Limited.
* Jackson, Troy The Elementals (Virtualbookworm.com Publishing 978-1-62137-148-9, $12.95, 364pp, tp) Fantasy novel of rebellion in ancient China. E-book also available. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at
* Jernigan, Zachary No Return (Night Shade Books 978-1-59780-456-1, $26.99, 290pp, hc, cover by Robbie Trevino) Fantasy novel. E-book also available. A first novel.
Jobling, Curtis Wereworld: Shadow of the Hawk (Penguin/Puffin 978-0-14-242192-5, $8.99, 473pp, tp, cover by Nekro) Reprint (Puffin UK 2012) young-adult fantasy novel, the third in a series set in a world ruled by Werelords.
* Johnson, Alaya Dawn The Summer Prince (Scholastic/Levine 978-0-545-41779-2, $17.99, 289pp, hc, cover by Phil Falco) Young-adult SF novel set in a futuristic Brazil where they practice the tradition of electing and sacrificing a summer king. E-book also available.
* Johnson, Christine The Gathering Dark (Simon Pulse 978-1-4424-3903-0, $16.99, 500pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy romance novel. Kiera discovers her hallucinations are tied to an alternate world of dark matter. E-book also available.
* Jones, Merry The Trouble With Charlie (Oceanview Publishing 978-1-60809-074-7, $25.95, 272pp, hc) Mystery with a ghost. Elle’s dead almost-ex-husband won’t leave until she finds his killer. Oceanview Publishing,
* Kade, J.V. Bot Wars (Penguin/Dial 978-0-8037-3860-7, $16.99, 356pp, hc, cover by Owen Richardson) Middle-grade SF novel. Trout St. Croix searches for his father, missing in the war against robots. E-book also available.
Kallentoft, Mons Midwinter Blood (Simon & Schuster/Bestler/Washington Square 978-1-4516-4252-0, $15.00, 454pp, tp) Reprint (Hodder & Stoughton 2012) mystery/thriller novel with fantasy elements, the first book in the Malin Fors series. Translated by Neil Smith from the Swedish Midvinterblod (Natur & Kultur 2007).
* Karr, Julia Truth (Penguin/Speak 978-0-14-241772-0, $8.99, 299pp, tp) Dystopian SF novel, sequel to XVI. E-book also available. This is dated 2012 but not seen until now.
Keaton, Kelly A Beautiful Evil (Simon Pulse 978-1-4424-0928-6, $9.99, 287pp, tp) Reprint (Simon Pulse 2012) young-adult near-future fantasy novel, sequel to Darkness Becomes Her. The author also writes as Kelly Gay.
* Kolney, Fernand Love in 5000 Years (Black Coat Press 978-1-61227-155-2, $20.95, 226pp, tp, cover by Jean-Félix Lyon) Far-future SF novel/scientific romance, translated/adapted from the French L’Amour dans cinq mille ans (1908?) by Brian M. Stableford, who provides notes and introduction. This is a print-on-demand edition, available online at
* Koloski, John EMP
YRES: Bloodblind (Northampton House Press 978-1937997199, $15.99, 194pp, tp, cover by Tim Ogline) Dark urban fantasy novel. A first novel. An e-book edition apparently appeared in 2012. Northampton House Press,
* Kraus, Daniel Scowler (Random House/Delacorte 978-0-385-74309-9, $16.99, 288pp, hc, cover by Vincent Chong) Young-adult horror with psychological/hallucinatory elements bordering on fantasy. Ry depends on imaginary friends to help him survive his abusive father. E-book also available.
* LaFevers, Robin Dark Triumph (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin 978-0-547-62838-7, $17.99, 387pp, hc, cover by Richard Jenkins) Young-adult historical romance with fantasy elements, the second book in the His Fair Assassin trilogy about assassin nuns in medieval France. The author also writes as R.L. LaFevers. E-book also available.
Lalumiere, Claude & Camille Alexa, eds. Masked Mosaic: Canadian Super Stories (Tyche Books 978-0-9918369-0-1, $14.95, 297pp, tp, cover by Steve Thomas) Original anthology of 24 Canadian superhero stories. Authors include David Nickle, Derryl Murphy, and Chantal Boudreau. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Tyche Books, PO Box 45028, Brentwood RPO, Calgary Alberta T2L 1Y4, Canada;
* Lavigne, Carlen Cyberpunk Women, Feminism and Science Fiction (McFarland 978-0-7864-6653-5, $40.00, 204pp, tp) Nonfiction, a critical examination of feminist cyberpunk SF from 1981 to 2003. Includes bibliography and index. E-book also available. McFarland, Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640; 800-253-2187;
* Lawhead, Ross A Hero’s Throne (Nelson, Thomas 978-1-59554-910-5, $15.99, 320pp, tp) Christian fantasy novel, the second book in the Ancient Earth trilogy. Includes a brief conversation on fantasy between the author and his father, Stephen R. Lawhead. E-book also available.
* Little, Bentley The Circle (CD Publications 978-1-58767-300-9, $19.99, 137pp, hc, cover by Steve Upham) Horror novella. Strange things keep happening in the quiet neighborhood of William Tell Circle. Cemetery Dance, 132-B Industry Lane, Unit 7, Forest Hill MD 21050;
* Lovegrove, James Age of Satan (Rebellion/Solaris US, $3.99, unpaginated, eb) Contemporary military fantasy novella in the Pantheon series. Simultaneous with the Solaris UK edition.
* Lowe, C. Sanford & G. David Nordley The Black Hole Project (Variations on a Theme 978-0984955879, $14.95, 357pp, tp) SF novel. Dr. Hilda Kremer sets out to create a micro-black hole in the lab, despite all sorts of obstacles. E-book also available. A print-on-demand edition. Variations on a Theme,
* Ludwigsen, Will In Search Of and Others (Lethe Press 978-1-59021-270-7, $15.00, xiii + 179pp, tp, cover by MAy Machin) Collection of 15 stories, six original, with notes on each by the author. Introduction by Jeff Ford. Illustrations by Elizabeth Shippen Green. A print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Lethe Press, 118 Heritage Ave., Maple Shade NJ 08052;
* Lumley, Brian Necroscope: The Möbius Murders (Subterranean Press 978-1-59606-529-1, $35.00, 176pp, hc, cover by Bob Eggleton) Horror novella in the Necroscope series. Illustrated by Bob Eggleton. A leatherbound, signed, limited edition of 250 ($60.00) is also available. Subterranean Press, PO Box 190106, Burton MI 48519;
* Maberry, Jonathan Extinction Machine (St. Martin’s Griffin 978-0-312-55221-3, $15.99, 433pp, tp) Thriller with SF and possible supernatural elements, fifth in the Joe Ledger series. E-book also available.
MacHale, D.J. Morpheus Road: The Blood (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin 978-1-4169-6521-3, $8.99, 371pp, tp, cover by Sammy Yuen) Reprint (Aladdin 2012, not seen) young-adult dark fantasy novel, the third book in a trilogy.
MacLeod, Ken The Human Front (PM Press/Outspoken Authors 978-1-60486-395-6, $12.00, 112pp, tp, cover by David A. Hardy) Collection of the title novella (Griffin Skye/PS Publishing 2002) with an essay on its alternate history, plus another story, an interview with MacLeod, and a bibliography of his work. PM Press, PO Box 23912, Oakland CA 94623;
Marchetta, Melina Quintana of Charyn (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-5835-9, $18.99, 516pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel, the third book in the Lumatere Chronicles begun in Finnikin of the Rock. E-book also available. First US edition (Viking Australia 10/12).
* Marr, Melissa & Kelley Armstrong, eds. Shards & Ashes (Harper 978-0-06-209846-7, $17.99, 369pp, hc) Young-adult original anthology of nine dystopian stories, including one each from the editors; other authors include Rachel Caine, Beth Revis, and Carrie Ryan. Trade paperback (-209845-0, $9.99) and e-book also available.
Martin, George R.R. A Storm of Swords (Bantam 978-0-345-54398-1, $9.99, 1177pp, pb, cover by Larry Rostant) Reissue (Voyager 2000) fantasy novel, book three of A Song of Ice and Fire. This is a TV tie-in edition.
* Matheson, Richard Richard Matheson Uncollected: Backteria and Other Improbable Tales (Gauntlet Press 978-1-934267-36-3, $16.95, 236pp, tp, cover by Harry O. Morris) Collection of 21 stories, previously published as an e-book (RosettaBooks 2011 as Bakteria and Other Improbable Tales); this adds two original stories. This is dated 2012 but not seen until now. Gauntlet Publications, 5307 Arroyo St., Colorado Springs CO 80922;
* Matthews, John & Matt Dangler Faeryland: The Secret World of the Hidden Ones (Abrams 978-1-4197-0673-8, $27.50, 64pp, hc) Art book, a nonfiction guide to faeries, with color illustrations mixing new works by Matt Dangler plus older art from artists including Arthur Rackham, Henry Fuseli, and William Blake. Also includes envelopes containing various items and a four-page foldout map.
* McClelland, Mark Upload (McClelland, Mark 978-1-300-33561-0, $17.00, 277pp, tp) SF novel. A young man uploads his consciousness into a computer. E-book also available. This is dated 2012 but not seen until now.
McCrumb, Sharyn The Ballad of Frankie Silver (St. Martin’s Griffin/Dunne 978-0-312-38887-4, $15.99, 400pp, tp) Reprint (Dutton 1998) mystery novel with minor fantasy elements, part of the Ballad series. E-book also available.
* McGrath, Alister C.S. Lewis (Tyndale House 978-1-4143-3935-1, $24.99, xvi + 431pp, hc) Biography. Includes a timeline, bibliography, notes, and index. This indicates second printing, but was not seen previously. E-book also available.
* McGuire, Seanan Midnight Blue-Light Special (DAW 978-0-7564-0792-6, $7.99, 336pp, pb, cover by Aly Fell) Urban fantasy novel, the second book in the InCryptid series about cryptologist/monster hunter Verity Price.
McIntosh, Fiona The Scrivener’s Tale (Harper Voyager US 978-0-06-223730-9, $14.99, 499pp, tp) Fantasy novel, essentially a standalone but set in the world of The Quickening. First US edition (Harper Voyager Australia 11/12); e-book also available.
* McMann, Lisa Crash (Simon Pulse 978-1-4424-0391-8, $16.99, 255pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in the Visions series. Jules keeps having visions of a truck crash. E-book also available.
Mead, Richelle The Golden Lily (Penguin/Razorbill 978-1-59514-602-1, $9.99, 418pp, tp) Reprint (Razorbill 2012) young-adult vampire novel/paranormal romance, the second in the Bloodlines series, a spin-off from the Vampire Academy series.
Mignola, Mike & Christopher Golden Joe Golem and the Drowning City (St. Martin’s Griffin 978-1-250-02082-6, $17.99, 295pp, tp, cover by Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart) Reprint (St. Martin’s 2012) dystopian dark fantasy novel illustrated with b&w drawings by Mignola.
* Miller, Sean Strung Together: The Cultural Currency of String Theory as a Scientific Imaginary (University of Michigan Press 978-0-472-11866-3, $50.00, 256pp, hc) Nonfiction. a look at string theory as a reflection of the scientific imagination, attempts to popularize it, and its use in popular culture, with a chapter on literature touching on poetry, drama, and SF. Includes notes, bibliography, and index. E-book also available. University of Michigan Press, 839 Greene St., Ann Arbor MI 48104-3209; 734-764-4388;
Modesitt, L.E., Jr. Princeps (Tor 978-0-7653-6837-9, $8.99, 661pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) Reprint (Tor 2012) fantasy novel in the Imager Portfolio series, sequel to Scholar.
> * Moore, Stuart Civil War (Marvel 978-0-7851-6036-6, $7.99, 408pp, pb, cover by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald) Novelization based on the Marvel graphic novel by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven. Copyrighted by Marvel Characters.
* Morden, Simon The Curve of the Earth (Orbit US 978-0-356-50182-6, $15.99, 373pp, tp) Postapocalyptic SF novel, a standalone sequel to the Samuil Petrovitch trilogy. Samuil searches for his missing daughter.
Moscoe, Mike The First Casualty (Ace 978-0-441-00593-2, $7.99, 325pp, pb, cover by Scott Grimando) Reissue (Ace 1999) military SF novel in the Jump Universe series (AKA the Longknife Family series). The author also writes as Mike Shepherd. E-book also available. Second printing.
* Moskowitz, Hannah Teeth (Simon Pulse 978-1-4424-6532-9, $17.99, 246pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel. Rudy’s family moves to a magical island, hoping to cure his brother’s cystic fibrosis. Trade paperback (-4946-6, $9.99) and e-book also available.
Mosley, Walter The Gift of Fire/On the Head of a Pin (Tor 978-0-7653-6797-6, $7.99, 112 + 169pp, pb) Reprint (Tor 2012) collection of two SF novellas from the Crosstown to Oblivion series. Bound Ace Double style.
* Murphy, C.E. Mountain Echoes (Harlequin/Luna 978-0-373-80351-4, $14.95, 343pp, tp) Urban fantasy novel, the eighth in The Walker Papers about shaman/police mechanic Joanne Walker. E-book also available.
* Murray, Will Doc Savage: Skull Island (Altus Press 978-1-618271136, $24.95, 385pp, tp, cover by Joe DeVito) Mash-up/tie-in novel combining the pulp action hero Doc Savage and King Kong. This is a print-on-demand edition; e-book also available. Altus Press,
Nayeri, Daniel & Dina Nayeri Another Jekyll, Another Hyde (Candlewick Press 978-0-7636-6345-2, $8.99, 249pp, tp) Reprint (Candlewick Press 2012) young-adult dark fantasy novel, third in the Another series about kids at an elite New York school.
* Nickerson, Jane Strands of Bronze and Gold (Random House/Knopf 978-0-307-97598-0, $16.99, 339pp, hc) Young-adult fantasy novel based on the story ‘‘Bluebeard’’. Orphaned teen Sophia moves in with her mysterious godfather in his lavish home in 1855 Mississippi. E-book also available.