(Caveat: Here is listed what Margaret Adamson Davis has just read plus books of general interest to science fiction and fantasy. I will include books by authors I do not personally read but which patrons at my library do read and tell me how much they love them. (Hint: I do not read horror. Sorry, horror fans may peruse the Horror Writers Assn. Recommended Reading List for suitable suggestions.)
This list will be maintained alphabetical by author and consists of books which have already been published in January-December 2007 and which previously appeared on my New Releases and Forthcoming Books list.
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Allen, Roger MacBride
Death Sentence
(bk 2 in BSI: Starside series. [Bureau of Special Investigations]. Sequel to Cause of Death.)
Hard sf. pbk.
Jun.2007
Allston, Aaron
Exile
(bk 4 of the Legacy of the Force series. Sequel to Tempest.)
Hard sf. pbk.
Mar.2007
Anders, Lou, editor
Fast Forward 1: Future Fiction from the Cutting Edge
Hard sf. Trade pbk.
Feb.2007
Anderson, Kevin with A.E. Van Vogt
Slan Hunter
(Sequel to Slan, from a partial draft left by the late Van Vogt and finished by Anderson.)
Hard sf.
Jul.2007
Anderson, Kevin J.
Metal Swarm
(bk 6 of the Saga of the Seven Suns. Sequel to Of Fire and Night.)
Hard sf.
Dec.2007
Anderson, Poul
To Outlive Eternity and Other Stories
Short story collection.
Hard sf. Trade pbk.
Mar.2007
Anthony, Piers
Air Apparent
(latest in Xanth series. Sequel to Stork Naked.)
Fantasy
Oct.2007
Asaro, Catherine
Fire Opal
(bk 1 in the Lost Continent series. Set in the same world as Misted Cliffs/Dawn Star. So we still have shape mages. But Fire Opal is set much much after the earlier series. Society has a different attitude now towards magic.)
Fantasy. Trade pbk.
Jul.2007
Baker, Kage
Gods and Pawns
(bk 9 in the Company series. Short Stories collected & reprinted under one cover for the first time.)
Hard sf. Short stories.
Jan.2007
Baker, Kage
Rude Mechanicals
(In the Company series. Limited edition novella. Sequel to Machine's Child.)
Hard sf.
Apr.2007
Baker, Kage
Sons of Heaven
(bk 10 and final book in the Company series. Sequel to Gods and Pawns.)
Hard sf.
Jul.2007
Beagle, Peter S.
I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons
Young Adult. Novella.
Fantasy
May 2007
Bova, Ben
Sam Gunn Omnibus
(bk 3 of the Sam Gunn series. Sequel to Sam Gunn Forever. Short story collection - some reprints, some new.)
Hard sf.
Feb.2007
Bova, Ben
Aftermath
(bk 4 of the Asteroid Wars. Sequel to Silent War.)
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Brin, David
Sky Horizon
Novella
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Bradley, Marion Zimmer and Ross, Deborah J.
Alton Gift
(Latest in the Darkover series. Sequel to Traitor's Sun.)
Fantasy
Jun.2007
Brooks, Terry
Elves of Cintra
(bk 2 of Genesis of Shannara series. Sequel to Armageddon's Children.)
Fantasy
Sep.2007
Bujold, Lois McMaster
Legacy
(bk 2 of the Sharing Knife series. Sequel to Beguilement. Should be at least 2 more.)
Fantasy
Jul.2007
Bujold, Lois McMaster
Miles, Mutants, & Microbes
(Reprints of Falling Free, Labyrinth, & Diplomatic Immunity.)
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Card, Orson Scott and Johnson, Aaron
Invasive Procedures
(Based on an Orson Scott Card short story)
Hard sf.
Sep.2007
Card, Orson Scott
War of Gifts: An Ender Story
(Latest in the Ender Wiggins series.)
Hard sf.
Nov.2007
Cherryh, C.J.
Deliverer
(bk 9 of the Foreigner series. Sequel to Pretender.)
Hard sf.
Feb.2007
Dann, Jack, editor, with Dozois, Gardner
Wizards: Magical Tales From the Masters of Modern Fantasy
Short story anthology
Fantasy
May 2007
De Lint, Charles
Promises to Keep
(Novella in the Newford series. Prequel (in that the characters are much younger).)
Fantasy
Sep.2007
De Lint, Charles
Little (Grrl) Lost
Young adult.
Fantasy
Sep.2007
Dickson, Gordon R. and Wixon, David W.
Antagonist
(Latest in the Childe Cycle (aka Dorsai) series. Book finished by Dickson assistant Wixon.)
Hard sf.
Mar.2007
Donaldson, Stephen R.
Fatal Revenant
(bk 2 of the Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. Sequel to Runes of the Earth.)
Fantasy
Oct.2007
Douglass, Sara
Serpent Bride
(bk 1 of Darkglass Mountains series)
Fantasy
May 2007
Dozois, Gardner, editor
Best of the Best, Volume 2: 20 Years of the Year's Best Science Fiction
Hard sf. Trade pbk.
Feb.2007
Dozois, Gardner, editor with Jonathan Strahan
New Space Opera
Hard sf. Trade pbk.
Jun.2007
Drake, David
Mirror of Worlds
(Latest in the Isles series. Bk 2 of the Crown of the Isles series. Sequel to Fortress of Glass.)
Fantasy
Jul.2007
Drake, David
Complete Hammer's Slammers, Volume Three
Short stories.
Hard sf.
Nov.2007
Duncan, Dave
Alchemist's Apprentice
Alternate history. Trade pbk.
Mar.2007
Duncan, Dave
Mother of Lies
(Sequel to Children of Chaos)
Fantasy.
May 2007
Feist, Raymond E. and Forstchen, William R.
Into a Dark Realm
(bk 2 of the Darkwar Saga. Sequel to Flight of the Nighthawks.)
Fantasy
Apr.2007
Flint, Eric
Grantville Gazette III
(Latest in 1632/Assiti Shards series. Short stories. vol. 3 of online magazine stories.)
Alternate history.
Jan.2007
Flint, Eric
Best of Jim Baen's Universe
(Selections from online magazine. Both science fiction & fantasy pieces.)
Jul.2007
Flint, Eric and Weber, David
1634: The Baltic War
(Latest in the 1632/Assiti Shard series. Sequel to 1633.)
Alternate history
May 2007
Flint, Eric and DeMarce, Virginia
1634: The Bavarian Crisis
(Latest in the 1632/Assiti Shard series. Sequel to 1633.)
Alternate history
Oct.2007
Freer, Dave and Flint, Eric
Pyramid Power
(Sequel to Pyramid Scheme.)
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Friedman, C.S.
Feast of Souls
(bk 1 of the Magister trilogy.)
Fantasy
Jan.2007
Gabaldon, Diana
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade
(Features not only Lord John from the Outlander novels but also Jamie Fraser. Set before Claire's return so she does not appear.)
Historical fiction
Sep.2007
Gabaldon, Diana
Lord John and the Hand of the Devils
(Three novellas)
Historical fiction
Nov. 27, 2007
Goodkind, Terry
Confessor
(bk 11 and final book of the Sword of Truth series.)
Fantasy
Nov.2007
Gould, Steven
Griffin's Story
(bk 3 in the Jumper series. Sequel to Reflex. Movie tie-in.)
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Haldeman, Joe
Accidental Time Machine
(Not part of any series. Standalone.)
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Haldeman, Joe and Greenberg, Martin H., editors
Future Weapons of War
Short stories.
Hard sf.
Mar.2007
Herbert, Brian and Anderson, Kevin
Sandworms of Dune
(bk 8 of Dune Chronicles series. Sequel to Hunters of Dune)
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Hogan, James P.
Echoes of an Alien Sky
(Far-future Venus residents discover Terran origins.)
Hard sf.
Feb.2007
Hogan, James P.
Two Worlds
(Reprint of bks 3 & 4 of the Giants series: Giants' Star and Entoverse.)
Hard sf.
Sep.2007
Kay, Guy Gavriel
Ysabel
NOT a historical fantasy. Set in contemporary times but the past intrudes. "In this exhilarating, moving new work, Guy Gavriel Kay casts brilliant light on the ways in which history—whether of a culture or a family—refuses to be buried."
Fantasy.
Feb.2007
Kerr, Katharine
Spirit Stone
(bk 2 of the Silver Wyrm. Sequel to Gold Falcon)
Fantasy
May.2007
Lackey, Mercedes
Fortune's Fool
(bk 3 of her Five Hundred Kingdoms series. Sequel to One Good Knight.)
Fantasy.
Mar.2007
Lackey, Mercedes
Reserved for the Cat
(bk 6 of the Elemental Masters series. Sequel to Wizard of London.)
Fantasy
Oct.2007
Lackey, Mercedes and Gellis, Roberta
By Slanderous Tongues
(bk 3 of the Doubled Edge series. Sequel to Ill-Met by Moonlight.)
Historical Fantasy
Feb.2007
Lackey, Mercedes and Mallory, James
Phoenix Unchained
(bk 1 of the Enduring Flame trilogy. Sequel to When Darkness Falls. Same universe as the Obsidian Mountain trilogy).
Fantasy
Oct.2007
Le Guin, Ursula
Powers
(bk 3 of Annals of the Western Shore series. Sequel to Voices. YA.)
Hard sf.
Sep.2007
Lindskold, Jane
Wolf's Blood
(bk 6 of the Firekeeper Saga. Sequel to Wolf Hunting.)
Fantasy
Mar.2007
McCaffrey, Anne and Scarborough, Elizabeth Ann
Maelstrom
(bk 2 of the Twins of Petaybee. Sequel to Changelings.)
Hard sf.
Jan.2007
McCaffrey, Anne and Scarborough, Elizabeth Ann
Third Watch
(bk 3 of the Acorna's Children series. Sequel to Second Wave.)
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
McDevitt, Jack
Cauldron
(Latest in the Priscilla Hutchins series. Sequel to Omega.)
Hard sf.
Nov.2007
McDonald, Sandra
Outback Stars
Military sf. Like C.S. Forester & David Feintuch but in an Australia-in-space setting.
Hard sf.
Apr.2007
McKiernan, Dennis
Once Upon a Dreadful Time
(Latest in recent series. Sequel to Once Upon a Spring Morn.)
Fantasy.
Oct.2007
McMullen, Sean
Walking to the Moon
"The author's first U.S. short story collection, comprising his best science fiction and fantasy stories of the last 20 years." (Amazon.com)
Fantasy. Hbk AND Trade pbk.
Jun.2007
Martin, George R. R.
Dreamsongs Volume I
("[T]he very best of George R.R. Martin’s early works, including never-before-published fan pieces, his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Award-winning stories—plus the original novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin’s New York Times bestselling children’s book of the same title originated," Amazon.com.)
Fantasy.
October 30, 2007
Martin, George R. R.
Dreamsongs Volume II
("Included here, in Volume II, are acclaimed stories such as the World Fantasy Award-winner “The Skin Trade,” as well as the first novella in the Ice and Fire universe, “The Hedge Knight,” plus two never-before-published screenplays," Amazon.com)
Fantasy
November 27, 2007
Modesitt, Jr., L.E.
Elysium Commission
Hard sf.
Feb.2007
Modesitt, L.E., Jr.
Natural Ordermage
(Latest in the Saga of Recluce series. Sequel to Ordermaster.)
Fantasy.
Sep.2007
Moon, Elizabeth
Command Decision
(bk 4 of the Vatta's War series. Sequel to Engaging the Enemy)
Hard sf.
Mar.2007
Moon, Elizabeth
Moon Flights
(Short Stories, including a new Vatta story. "...collects the best of work from the breadth of her 15+ year career.")
Hard sf
Sep.2007
Moore, John
Fate Worse Than Dragons
Fantasy. pbk.
May 2007
Niven, Larry with Lerner, Edward M.
Fleet of Worlds
(Prequel to Ringworld. Known Space series. [specifically Puppeteer Fleet of Worlds].)
Hard sf.
Sep.2007
Norton, Andre
Star Flight
(Reprint of the Astra two-book series: The Stars are Ours c. 1954 and Star Born c. 1957.)
Hard sf.
Oct. 2007
Novik, Naomi
Empire of Ivory
(bk 4 in the Temeraire series. Sequel to Black Powder War. Pbk.)
Alternate history/fantasy
Oct.2007
Nye, Jody Lynn
Unexpected Apprentice
(Not part of any series.)
Fantasy.
Jun.2007
Paxson, Diana L.
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ravens of Avalon
(Latest in the Avalon series. Prequel to Forest House. Boudica's story. )
Historical fantasy.
Aug.2007
Pratchett, Terry
Making Money
(latest in the Discworld series.)
Fantasy
Oct.2007
Reaves, Michael and Perry, Steve
Death Star
(Star Wars. Set between Episode III (Revenge of the Sith) and Episode IV (A New Hope). Origin of the Death Star space station.)
Hard sf.
Oct.2007
Ringo, John and Kratman, Tom
Yellow Eyes
(bk 8 in the Legacy of the Aldenata series [Posleen]. Sequel to Watch on the Rhine.)
Hard sf.
Apr.2007
Ringo, John
Deeper Blue
(bk 4 in the Paladin of Shadows series. [Ghost/Kildar] Sequel to Unto the Breach.)
Thriller
Jul.2007
Ringo, John and Taylor, Travis
Vorpal Blade
(bk 2 of the Space Bubble series. Sequel to Into the Looking Glass.)
Hard sf.
Sep.2007
Ringo, John and Cochrane, Julie
Sister Time
(latest of the Cally's Universe books. Posleen. Features Cally's sister Michelle.)
Hard sf.
Dec.2007
Robinson, Kim Stanley
Sixty Days and Counting
(bk 3 of Capital Code series. Sequel to Fifty Degrees Below.)
Hard sf.
Mar.2007
Rothfuss, Patrick
Name of the Wind
(bk 1 of the KingKiller Chronicle. Day One.)
Fantasy.
Apr.2007
Rowling, J.K.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
(bk 7 in the Harry Potter series. Sequel to Harry and the Half-Blood Prince.)
Fantasy.
July 21, 2007
Salvatore, R.A.
Passage to Dawn
(Latest in the Forgotten Realms series. bk XI in the Legend of Drizzt series.)
Fantasy
Mar.2007
Salvatore, R.A.
Orc King
(bk 1 in the new Transitions series. Latest Drizzt book. Latest in the Forgotten Realms series. Previous series was Legend of Drizzt.)
Fantasy
Oct.2007
Salvatore, R.A.
Spine of the World
(bk XII of the Legend of Drizzt.)
Fantasy
Dec.2007
Sawyer, Robert
Rollback
Hard sf.
Apr.2007
Stackpole, Michael
New World
(bk 3 in the Age of Discovery series. Sequel to Cartomancy.)
Fantasy
Jul.2007
Steele, Allen
Spindrift
(bk 4 in the Coyote series. Set in between second & third books. Same universe, not a direct sequel.)
Hard sf.
Apr.2007
Steele, Allen
River Horses
(Novella. Set on Coyote. Limited edition)
Hard sf.
Dec.2007
Sterling, Bruce
Ascendancies: The Best of Bruce Sterling
Short stories
Hard sf.
Aug.2007
Stirling, S.M.
Ice, Iron and Gold
(First collected works of his short stories during his career. Includes one new story.)
Alternate history, military sf., other
Oct.2007
Tepper, Sheri
The Margarets
Hard sf.
Jun.2007
Tolkien, J.R.R.
Children of Hurin
Fantasy
Apr.2007
Taylor, Travis
One Day on Mars
(bk 1 of the Tau Ceti series.)
Hard sf.
Oct.2007
Turtledove, Harry
Beyond the Gap
(Bk 1 of a new series.)
Alternate history.
Feb.2007
Turtledove, Harry
Gladiator
(bk 5 in the Crosstime Traffic series. Sequel to Disunited States of America
Alternate history.
Jun.2007
Turtledove, Harry
In At The Death
(bk 4 of Settling Accounts. Sequel to The Grapple.)
Alternate History
Aug.2007.
Turtledove, Harry
Opening Atlantis
(bk 1 of a brand-new trilogy. Not part of any existing series.)
Alternate history.
Dec.2007
Van Name, Mark L.
One Jump Ahead
(A Jon & Lobo novel. Jon & Lobo stories have appeared in a Baen anthology and Jim Baen's Universe.)
Hard sf.
Jun.2007
Waldrop, Howard
Howard Who?: Stories
Peapod Classic. Short Stories. Trade pbk. Reprint.
Apr.2007
Weber, David
Off Armageddon Reef
(First of new four-book series. Unrelated to any existing series.)
Hard sf.
Jan.2007
Weber, David and Evans, Linda
Hell Hath No Fury
(bk 2 of New Multiverse series. Sequel to Hell's Gate.)
Hard sf.
Mar.2007
Weis, Margaret and Hickman, Tracy
Dragons of the Highlord Skies
(latest of the DragonLance series. bk 2 of the Lost Chronicles series. Sequel to Dragons of the Dwarven Depths.)
Fantasy.
Jul.2007
Williams, Tad
Shadowplay
(bk 2 in the Shadowmarch trilogy. Sequel to Shadowmarch.)
Fantasy
Mar.2007
Waldrop, Howard
Moone World
Nov.2007
Zahn, Timothy
Allegiance
("I’m just finishing my eighth Star Wars book, Allegiance. It fits into the timeline a short time after [Episode IV] A New Hope, which means Luke is not yet a Jedi, but Mara Jade is firmly ensconced in her position as the Emperor’s Hand." )[Interview with Timothy Zahn. See above link.]
Hard sf.
Feb.2007
Zahn, Timothy
Dragon and Judge
(bk 5 in the Dragonback series. Sequel to Dragon and Herdsman.)
Hard sf.
Jun.2007
Zahn, Timothy
Third Lynx
(bk 2 of the Quadrail series. Sequel to Night Train to Rigel.)
Hard sf.
Nov.2007
Zettel, Sarah
Sword of the Deceiver
(bk 4 in the Isavalta series. Sequel to Firebird's Vengeance.)
Fantasy
Mar.2007
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