(Caveat: Here is listed what Margaret Adamson Fincannon 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 January-December 1997 and which previously appeared on my New Releases and Forthcoming Books list.
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Anderson, Poul
Fleet of Stars
(bk 4 of the Harvest of Stars series)
Hard sf.
Mar.1997
Anderson, Poul
War of the Gods
(Subtitle: The Epic Saga of Hadding the Legendary Viking King and Warrior)
Historical fantasy.
Oct.1997
Anthony, Piers
Willing Spirit
Fantasy.
Dec.1996
Anthony, Piers
Faun and Games
(Xanth series.)
Fantasy.
Oct.1997
Benford, Gregory
Foundation's Fear
(bk 1 of new trilogy authorized by Isaac Asimov estate. Second Foundation trilogy.)
Hard sf.
Mar.1997
Bear, Greg
/Slant
(Not part of any series)
Hard sf.
Jul.1997
Bradbury, Ray
Driving Blind
(Short story collection.)
Oct.1997.
Bradley, Marion Zimmer
Gratitude of Kings
(NOT Darkover or part of any previous series.)
Fantasy.
Dec.1997
Bradley, Marion Zimmer
Shadow Matrix
(Darkover series. Sequel to Exile's Song.)
Hard sf.
Jun.1997
Bradley, Marion Zimmer
Lady of Avalon
(Sequel to Mists of Avalon)
Fantasy.
Jun.1997
Bujold, Lois McMaster
Young Miles
(Omnibus trade pbk. [Reprints] Vorkosigan tales.)
Hard sf.
Jun. 1997
Cherryh, C.J.
Finity's End
(Alliance-Union series. Sequel to Downbelow Station.)
Hard sf.
Aug.1997
Claremont, Chris
Shadow Dawn
(Chronicles of the Shadow War)
Fantasy
Clarke, Arthur C.
3001-The Final Odyssey
(Final book of 2001: A Space Odyssey series)
Hard sf.
Mar.1997
Crispin, A.C.
Paradise Snare
(bk 1 of Han Solo trilogy. Star Wars. Pbk. Chronology: takes place before first Star Wars movie "A New Hope")
Hard sf.
Jun. 1997
Crispin, A.C.
Hutt Gambit
(bk 2 of Han Solo trilogy. Star Wars. Pbk. Sequel to Paradise Snare.)
Hard sf.
Aug.1997
Daniel, Tony
Earthling
Hard sf.
Dec.1997.
DeLint, Charles
Trader
(Not part of any series.)
Fantasy.
Jan.1997
Dickson, Gordon R.
Dragon and the Gnarly King
(Dragon series.)
Fantasy.
Aug.1997
Dietz, William C. and Lucas, George
Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire
(Star Wars.)
Hard sf.
Apr.1997
Eddings, David with Leigh Eddings
Polgara the Sorceress
(Belgeriad series. Sequel to Belgarath the Sorcerer.)
Fantasy.
Nov. 1997.
Elliott, Kate
King's Dragon
(bk 1 of Crown of Stars series.)
Fantasy.
Feb.1997
Fancher, Jane S.
Ring of Intrigue
(bk 2 of Dance of the Rings series. Sequel to Ring of Lightning.)
Fantasy
Feb.1997
Feintuch, David
The Still
(Not part of any series.Trade pbk.)
Fantasy.
Jul.1997
Feist, Raymond E.
Rage of a Demon King
(bk 3 of Serpentwar Saga. Sequel to Rise of a Merchant Prince.)
Fantasy.
Apr.1997
Goodkind, Terry
Temple of the Winds
(bk 4 of Sword of Truth. Sequel to Blood of the Fold.)
Fantasy.
Oct.1997
Haldeman, Joe
Forever Peace
(NOT a sequel to Forever War. Set in near future.)
Hard sf.
Oct.1997
Hambly, Barbara
Planet of Twilight
(Star Wars series.)
Hard sf.
May 1997
Hand, Elizabeth
Glimmering: A Novel
(Not part of any series.)
Hard sf.
Mar.1997
Hogan, James P.
Bug Park
(Hard sf.)
Apr.1997
Lackey, Mercedes
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
(bk 4 of Bardic Voices series.)
Fantasy.
Dec.1997.
Lackey, Mercedes
Owlflight
(Sequel to Storm Breaking.)
Fantasy.
Oct.1997
McCaffrey, Anne and Ball, Margaret
Acorna, the Unicorn Girl
(bk 1 of Unicorn trilogy. Not part of any series.)
Hard sf.
Jul.1997
McCaffrey, Anne
Anne McCaffrey's The Unicorn Girl: The Illustrated Adventures
(Short stories by Mickey Zucker-Reichert, Jody Lynn Nye, and Roman A. Ranieri. Four-color illustrations throughout. Another story about Acorna. (Set after first book but probably before Acorna's Quest.)
Fantasy.
Dec.1997.
McCaffrey, Anne
Freedom's Choice
(bk 2 of Catteni series. Sequel to Freedom's Landing.)
Hard sf.
Jun.1997
McCaffrey, Anne
Masterharper of Pern
(Pern series. Prequel to Dragonflight. [Master Robinton's tale])
Hard sf.
Jan.1998.
McIntyre, Vonda
Moon and the Sun
(Not part of any series.)
Alternate history/fantasy.
Sep. 1997
Modesitt, L.E.,Jr.
Ecolitan Engine
(bk 4 of Ecolitan series. Sequel to Ecologic Succession.)
(Hard sf.)
Jul. 1997
Modesitt, L.E.,Jr.
Spellsong War
(bk 2 of Spellsong Cycle.)
Fantasy.
Jan.1998.
Moon, Elizabeth
Once a Hero
(bk 4 of Heris Serrano series. Sequel to Winning Colors.)
Hard sf.
Mar.1997
Moon, Elizabeth
Phases
(Short stories. Some stories appeared first in earlier bk Lunar Activity.)
Hard sf. Pbk.
Dec.1997.
Nagata, Linda
Deception Well
(Not part of any series.)
Hard sf.
Feb.1997
Niven, Larry
Destiny's Road
(bk 3 of Beowulf's Children and Legacy of Heorot universe series.)
Hard sf.
Jun.1997
Norton, Andre and Smith, Sherwood
Derelict for Trade
(bk 1 of the Solar Queen series)
Hard sf.
Feb.1997
Norton, Andre and Smith, Sherwood
Mind for a Trade
(bk 2 of Solar Queen series.)
Hard sf.
Oct.1997
Perry, Steve
Digital Effect
Hard sf. Pbk
May 1997
Pohl, Frederik
Siege of Eternity
(Sequel to The Other End of Time.)
Hard sf.
Nov.1997.
Powers, Tim
Earthquake Weather
Fantasy.
Oct.1997
Pratchett, Terry
Maskerade
(Discworld series)
Fantasy.
Oct.1997
Pratchett, Terry
Interesting Times
Discworld series.)
Fantasy.
Apr.1997
Preuss, Paul
Secret Passages
(Not part of any series.)
Hard sf.
Aug.1997
Rawn, Melanie
Diviner
(Bk 2 of Key series. Prequel to Golden Key.)
Fantasy.
Dec.1997.
Robinson, Spider
Lifehouse
Hard sf. Pbk.
Apr.1997
Robinson, Spider
Callahan Chronicals
(Omnibus trade pbk collection of the Callahan series)
Hard sf. Pbk.
Sep.1997
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn
Alien Influences
Hard sf. Pbk.
Dec.1997.
Rusch, Kristine Kathryn
Rival
(bk 3 of Fey series.)
Fantasy.
Apr.1997
Scott, Melissa
Dreaming Metal
(Sequel to Dreamships.)
Hard sf.
Jul.1997
Shatner, William;Reeves-Stevens, Judith; and Reeves-Stevens, Garfield
Avenger
(Star Trek: The Original Series)
Hard sf.
Apr.1997
Sheffield, Charles
Billion Dollar Boy
(bk 2 in the Jupiter series.)
Hard sf.
Apr.1997
Sheffield, Charles
Convergence
(bk 4 in Heritage Universe series. Sequel to Transcendence)
Hard sf. Pbk.
Apr.1997
Sheffield, Charles
Putting Up Roots
(bk 3 of the Jupiter(tm) series.)
Hard sf.
Sep. 1997
Sherman, Josepha and Shwartz, Susan
Vulcan's Forge
(Star Trek novel)
Hard sf.
Aug. 1997
Silverberg, Robert
Sorcerers of Majipoor
(Latest in Majipoor series.)
Science-fantasy.
Apr.1997
Simmons, Dan
Rise of Endymion
(bk 4 and final book of Hyperion series.)
Fantasy.
Sep.1997
Stackpole, Michael A.
Hero Born
(Written before Once a Hero and unconnected with that book. Pbk.)
Fantasy
May 1997
Steele, Allen
King of Infinite Space
Hard sf.
Sep. 1997
Stewart, Sean
Night Watch
(Set in Resurrection Man universe, a century later.)
Fantasy.
Nov.1997.
Vonnegut, Kurt
Timequake
Sep.1997
White, James
Final Diagnosis
(Latest in Sector General series.)
Hard sf.
May 1997
Wrede, Patricia
Magician's Ward
Fantasy.
Nov.1997.
Zahn, Timothy
Specter of the Past
(bk 1 of Hand of Thrawn series. Star Wars. Sequel to Last Command.)
Hard sf.
Dec.1997.
Zelazny, Roger with Lindskold, Jane
Donnerjack
Aug.1997
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