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Northern Borders RC 39940
No Reck'ning Made RC 40929
by Joanne Greenberg
read by Ardyth Heller
2 cassettes
When her mother dies, Clara knows that she must find a way to
stay in school to overcome poverty and the stigma of being from
the gulch. She earns a teaching certificate and is hired by Gold
Flume, a mining town much like her home. Clara works hard to
create a haven where children can learn and gain self-respect.
After decades of success, she faces a fight for her job when
wealthy and demanding outsiders move to the area. Some
descriptions of sex. 1993.
The Texas Bank Robbing Company RC 40964
by Giles Tippette
read by Gregory Ricks
2 cassettes
Outlaw Wilson Young thinks robbing the steamboat will be a snap.
Instead, he winds up in a Laredo jail. But he manages to escape,
rejoin his gang, and establish The Texas Bank Robbing Company. A
fast-paced adventure tale. Strong language. 1982.
But I Love You Anyway RC 40967
by Sara Lewis
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes
Fortyish, once widowed, and once divorced, Mimi is a partner
with her sister, Eve, in a copy business. She is dealing with a
lot: her dislike for Eve's new husband, who is being
investigated for stealing from his last job; competition that
threatens the business; a needy ex-husband; two kids; and a much
younger suitor. Some strong language. 1996.
The Meadow RC 40980
by James Galvin
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
In a series of elegant vignettes, Galvin evokes the hundred-year
history of a high-country meadow in the American West. He savors
the weather, the wildlife, and the individuals who struggle to
survive the harsh conditions. Of the meadow, Galvin states,
"No one owns it, no one ever will." 1992.
The Secret of Sarah Revere RC 40983
by Ann Rinaldi
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
Many things happen at once in the life of Sarah, Paul Revere's
thirteen-year-old daughter. Her father keeps secrets about his
revolutionary activities, but Sarah learns of them through
gossip. She is also troubled by Dr. Warren's attention to her
stepmother and finds herself feeling jealous. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.
Water from the Well RC 40991
by Myra McLarey
read by Peggy Gilleland
1 cassette
It is 1919 in Arkansas when the white team of Sugars Spring
meets the black team from nearby Bethel in a cow-pasture
baseball game, the outcome of which upsets prevailing
expectations. This and other dramatic events unfold in these
stories of families, overlapping lives, and racial relations
from the 1920s to the 1970s. Descriptions of sex. 1995.
Chance RC 40993
by Steve Shilstone
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
An "oral biography" of fictitious Hall of Fame
shortstop Chance Caine. The unnamed narrator admits that he lies
to improve a story, then proceeds to chatter away about Caine's
career, his poems and diaries, life in general, and baseball in
particular. Some strong language. 1996.
Blood of the Fold: The Sword of Truth, Book 3 RC
41104
by Terry Goodkind
read by Nick Sullivan
4 cassettes
A group of fanatical zealots called Blood of the Fold joins
forces with the evil emperor Jagang. War wizard Richard Cypher
and his lover, mother confessor Kahlan Amnell, must combine
their magical powers to fend off the impending Armageddon.
Sequel to Stone of Tears (RC 41792). Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
Mister Christian RC 41112
by William Kinsolving
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
In this take on the HMS Bounty, mutineer Fletcher
Christian is captured by pirates, then escapes and rescues a
woman with whom he finds love on a deserted island. Christian
makes his way back to England where he changes his identity,
returns to sea, and eventually reencounters the vengeful Bligh.
Violence and descriptions of sex. 1996.
Seven Gothic Tales RC 42194
by Isak Dinesen
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
These stories' opulent settings heighten the eeriness of the
supernatural forces and almost madness that run throughout.
"The Deluge at Norderney," about a flood in a resort
town that forces a cardinal, a spinster, and two others to take
refuge in a hayloft, is one of the author's best-known stories
and illustrates her powers of observation and description. The
life of the Danish baroness was the basis for the movie Out
of Africa. 1934.
Old New York: Four Novellas RC 42245
by Edith Wharton
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Originally published in 1924, these four stories offer a glimpse
of New York life in the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, and 1870s and cover
topics dealing with infidelity, illegitimacy, the class system,
and the treatment of women. "False Dawn," set in the
1840s, shows a father's contempt for a son who does not follow
his instructions to the letter. "New Year's Day," set
in the 1870s, reveals the motivation behind a woman's
infidelity. 1924.
Ironman RC 42246
by Chris Crutcher
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
After Bo Brewster's anger at the coach gets him thrown off the
high school football team, he begins training in earnest for a
triathalon. Another run-in with the coach gets Bo placed in an
anger management class. Surprised at enjoying the group, Bo
begins learning truths about his troubled relationship with his
father, and by triathalon time the group members have become his
training team. Some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.
House Work RC 42314
by Kristina McGrath
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
Anna and Guy Hallissey and their three children live in
Pittsburgh. As is typical in the 1950s, Anna stays home, keeps
house, and takes care of their children while Guy works at
Radiant Oven Company. But Guy has problems--he stops off to have
drinks on the way home, and he is becoming mentally unstable.
Anna believes that either life is pleasant or it is her job to
make it so. She immerses herself in housework as she struggles
to maintain a happy home. 1994.
The Lady in the Lake RC 42315
by Raymond Chandler
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A swaggering businessman hires hard-boiled Philip Marlowe to
find his wife, who has been missing for a month. She sent her
husband a note to say she was running off to remarry, but her
"intended" denies seeing her. When a woman's body is
pulled from the lake where the wife had been staying and the
caretaker's wife also turns out to be missing, Marlowe begins
expertly piecing the puzzle together. Some strong language and
some violence. 1943.
Nightlines RC 42477
by Neil Jordan
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
As Donal Gore awaits execution in a Madrid prison, he is
sustained by memories of night fishing with his father back in
Ireland. Unexpectedly freed, Donal returns home, betrays his
pledge to the IRA, and enters into a love affair with his
stepmother--despite the presence of his paralyzed father.
"Betrayal seeds itself, like a weed through a garden,"
reflects Donal in this story of love and politics. 1994.
The Matisse Stories RC 42478
by A.S. Byatt
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Three novellas by the Booker Prize-winning author. The stories
of seemingly ordinary women in everyday circumstances, which
were inspired by three Matisse paintings, explore the nature of
art and human relationships. The pain within the lives of these
women is tempered by the kindnesses of those around them. The
settings include a hair salon, the home of two artists, and a
Chinese restaurant. 1993.
While the Messiah Tarries: Stories RC 42482
by Melvin Jules Bukiet
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
Nine stories, at times magical or comic and at other times
mundane or tragic, describing the lives of Jews in America. In
"Gematria," a woman's visit to New York's diamond
district leaves the jeweler thinking about gematria, the
transliteration of names and numbers, and about his own death.
In "The Golden Calf and the Red Heifer," Kleinberg the
butcher tries to hide the facts that he is a vegetarian and that
his knife is not kosher. 1995.
Justice RC 42536
by Larry Watson
read by Michael Kramer
2 cassettes
Prequel to Montana 1948 (RC 37940). A series of episodes
dating from 1899 about the Hayden family. Tells how patriarch
Julian Hayden settled in Montana; recounts sons Wesley and
Frank's youthful adventure outside sheriff Julian's
jurisdiction; and portrays Wesley's wife's misgivings about her
husband. Strong language. 1995.
The Long Goodbye RC 42704
by Raymond Chandler
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes
Something about Terry Lennox gets to hard-boiled Philip Marlowe:
maybe the scars along his face, maybe the lost quality. When
Lennox shows up with a gun, implies his wife lies murdered, and
asks to be driven to Mexico, Marlowe doesn't want too many
answers. But the intrigue and layers of deceit are only
beginning, and Marlowe must untangle the tightly woven threads.
Some violence and some strong language. 1953.
The Continental Op RC 42705
by Dashiell Hammett
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Seven stories that appeared in the magazine Black Mask
during the twenties. They introduce Continental Op, the fat man
from the Continental Detective Agency (modeled after the
Pinkerton Agency where Hammett once worked) and reflect a world
of cruelty and stealth. Some violence. 1923.
Lives of Girls and Women RC 42708
by Alice Munro
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In this coming-of-age story, bright, impressionable Del Jordan
presents a young girl's view of happenings in the small 1940s
Canadian town where she grows up. She describes the heartaches
and dreams of the townspeople and her own struggle to understand
life. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1971.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum RC 42712
by Kate Atkinson
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
3 cassettes
"I exist!" Beginning with her conception above a
Yorkshire pet shop in 1951, Ruby Lennox intermingles accounts of
her adventures and misadventures with the history of four
generations of her female ancestors. 1995 Whitbread Prize. 1995.
Raptor Red RC 42714
by Robert T. Bakker
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Widowed, somewhat slim Utahraptor in search of large, tick-free
velociraptor mate-for-life; must be family oriented, have good
genes, enjoy hunting and gorging, and not be thin-skinned. The
author of this "romance" novel, a world-renowned
paleontologist, works information about these smart and deadly
dinosaurs into an amusing tale of a year in the life of a
female, Raptor Red. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Babel Tower RC 42872
by A.S. Byatt
read by Laura Giannarelli
5 cassettes
In mid-1960s England, an unhappily married Frederica lives in a
country manor isolated from her Cambridge friends. After she
flees with her son to make a new life, she becomes the focus of
a court case over custody of her son and involved in an
obscenity case for her part in publishing a lurid novel. Strong
language. 1996.
A Better Place RC 43282
by Barbara Hall
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
As a girl, Valerie Caldwell was the belle of every ball in
Maddock, Virginia. Now, after fourteen years as an aspiring
movie star in Los Angeles, she returns home, hoping to recapture
the joys of her youth. But things there have changed, and
Valerie's return disrupts and alters the lives of her family and
friends. Strong language. 1994.
Towing Jehovah RC 43408
by James Morrow
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
God has died and fallen into the sea. With that news, sea
captain Anthony Van Horne is recruited by a grieving Archangel
Raphael to tow God's colossal corpse to a remote Arctic cave for
burial. As Van Horne pursues the mission with his motley crew,
he confronts a series of setbacks that satirize aspects of
modern society. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1994.
Gone Fishin' RC 43412
by Walter Mosley
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Prequel to Devil in a Blue Dress (RC 32935). In 1939,
Easy Rawlins and Mouse are two young men on a reckless road trip
to wring money out of Mouse's loathsome stepfather. Their path
to manhood is crossed by violence, lust, and tragedy. Strong
language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
The Bones of Time RC 43483
by Kathleen Ann Goonan
read by Dani Carr
3 cassettes
In twenty-first century Hawaii, young Cen is in love with a
woman from the past, which drives him to solve the mysteries of
time travel. Meanwhile Linda, a geneticist, rescues a clone
derived from the bones of a long-dead Hawaiian king. The bones
prove to be the key to time travel and help Cen and Linda join
forces to liberate the exploited Hawaiian people. Strong
language. 1996.
Summerspell RC 43526
by Jean Thesman
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Jocelyn Tyler lives with her half-sister, Hope,
and Hope's husband, Gerald. But Jocelyn runs away to escape
Gerald's sexual harassment and holes up in her cherished family
cabin, Summerspell. Much to her chagrin, Jocelyn is joined by
Baily, a boy from school, and a stranger named Spider. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.
The President's Mother RC 43528
by Gloria Whelan
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
In the year 2002, president Robert Lange launches a costly
defense buildup in the face of foreign threats. Strapped for
funds, Lange proposes draconian health-care cutbacks, which his
mother bitterly opposes. When she threatens to divulge a secret
that could wreck her son's career, the president moves to
silence her. 1996.
The Great Longing RC 43531
by Marcel Möring
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Sam van Dijk lost all memory of his childhood up to age twelve,
when his parents died in a car wreck. Now, as a young adult, Sam
is reunited with his brother and sister, who help him recover
his past. With that, Sam is able to pursue his "great
longing" for identity and love. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Martin Dressler: The Tale of an American Dreamer RC
43648
by Steven Millhauser
read by Dick Jenkins
2 cassettes
From a boy working in his father's New York City cigar shop in
the late 1800s, Martin Dressler rises to the pinnacle of
entrepreneurial success during the early 1900s. His vision leads
him to build the Grand Cosmo, the ultimate hotel, retail center,
and theme park. Only later does he realize that "he had
dreamed the wrong dream." 1996.
The Sword: The General, Book 5 RC 43665
by S.M. Stirling and David Drake
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Steel (RC 43664), the last of the
barbarian forces--the Brigade--has submitted to the authority of
the Federation, but the fighting continues. Meanwhile Governor
Barholm Clerett considers the powerful General Raj Whitehall a
traitor and wants him dead. Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Talons of Eagles RC 44013
by William W. Johnstone
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Dreams of Eagles (RC 44012), Jamie
MacCallister joins the Confederate cause in the Civil War as
leader of MacCallister's Marauders. When the tide of the war
turns in favor of the North and some Union troops resort to rape
and pillage, the Marauders become a swift agent of revenge.
Strong language and violence. 1995.
Rumble Fish RC 44103
by S.E. Hinton
read by John Lescault
1 cassette (Reissue)
Rusty-James, the toughest guy in the junior high crowd, idolizes
his older brother, a mean street fighter. But when Rusty-James
tries to emulate his brother, trouble erupts. For junior and
senior high readers. 1975.
Dune RC 44126
by Frank Herbert
read by J.P. Linton
4 cassettes (Reissue)
In this science fiction novel with sociological and religious
overtones, an exile with psychic powers becomes the prophet of
the savage people on the planet Dune. Prequel to Dune Messiah
(RC 19126). 1965.
Diary of a Loving Heart: Love Is a Gentle Stranger, Volume 3
RC 44257
by June Masters Bacher
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Chris Beth struggles to deal with the death of her sister,
Vangie; the diary she left behind; and a host of other problems
that test her faith. Sequel to Love's Silent Song (RC
44256). 1984.
The Adventurers RC 44275
by Harold Robbins
read by Chuck Young
5 cassettes
Chronicle of the life of Diogenes Alejandro Xenos, known to most
as Dax, a strong man both feared and loved by men and women, a
man whose favor is sought by many. His is a tale of revolutions,
high finance, and high fashion on an international playground.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1966.
Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since RC 44321
by Sir Walter Scott
read by George Holmes
5 cassettes
This historical novel, the first in English and the first
fiction work by this author, tells of Edward Waverley, a
romantic captain in the royal army, who resigns his commission
and proposes marriage to an ardent supporter of the Stuart
cause. Rejected, he enters the service of Prince Charles Edward
and becomes a rebel. 1814.
Table for Five RC 44326
by Sean Hardie
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
When appealing Julia Cornwall offers British freelance
television producer Charlie Kavanagh big bucks to produce a rush
show on the Israeli foreign minister, Charlie is amazed. After
Julia introduces Charlie to the portly American funding the
project, Charlie boards his plane, blissfully unaware that not
only is the fat man just an actor, but he's now a dead actor.
Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 1991.
Invasion of Privacy: A John Francis Cuddy Mystery RC
44336
by Jeremiah Healy
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Boston P.I. John Cuddy is hired by Russian immigrant banker Olga
Evorova to investigate her boyfriend, Andrew Dees. Although she
loves Dees, she is concerned because he won't discuss his past
and may just be after her money. Cuddy's interrogation of Dees's
neighbors has unexpected results. Strong language, some
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Five Red Herrings RC 44340
by Dorothy L. Sayers
read by Tom Martin
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Though Kirkcudbright, a proud Scottish village, was not
ordinarily tolerant of outsiders, Lord Peter Wimsey always felt
welcome. Then one day the village offered him something in his
own line of work--a corpse. 1931.
The Voice at the Back Door RC 44342
by Elizabeth Spencer
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
Lacey, Mississippi, in the 1950s. The new sheriff, Duncan
Harper, who is chosen because he was a popular college football
player, tries to uphold the law fairly, despite the deep-rooted
racial tensions that divide the citizens. But changes coming to
the South bring conflict and new problems. Some strong language
and some violence. 1956.
The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1 RC
44343
by Philip Pullman
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
A tale set in Victorian England on an alternate Earth. Young
Lyra Belacqua and her daemon enjoy an idyllic life among the
scholars at Jordan College. Then her friend Roger and other
children are abducted by the Gobblers. Venturing north in
pursuit, Lyra encounters an alien and sinister world. Violence.
For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Death at the President's Lodging RC 44344
by Michael Innes
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
When Josiah Umpleby of England's St. Anthony's College is
murdered, the faculty members attempt to throw suspicion on one
another, leaving Inspector John Appleby with too much evidence.
1936.
Smallbone Deceased RC 44345
by Michael Gilbert
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
The elder Horniman--of the firm of Horniman, Birley, and
Craine--has died and his son Bob has just taken his place. Bob
is now co-trustee with a Mr. Smallbone on one of the firm's
large accounts. But when Horniman is unsuccessful in contacting
Smallbone to discuss the account, he opens the deed box himself
and finds Mr. Smallbone's body. 1950.
Strong as Death RC 44347
by Sharan Newman
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
In this medieval mystery, a couple journeys to a shrine to pray
for fertility. En route they join a motley group of other
pilgrims, some of whom suffer fatal mishaps. The wife and
husband follow clues leading to an old wrong and a vengeful
killer. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1996.
The Two-Headed Eagle RC 44348
by John Biggins
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Emperor's Coloured Coat (RC 43006),
Austro-Hungarian naval officer Otto Prohaska is ordered to the
flying service on the embattled Italian front in 1916. Though
Prohaska and his fragile plane are tested to the limit in aerial
combat, he finds the main obstacle to victory to be his own
incompetent superiors. Violence. 1993.
The Heart of Danger RC 44349
by Gerald Seymour
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
The body of a young British woman is found in a mass grave in
war-torn Bosnia. On the case is former British agent Bill Penn,
whose search focuses on a powerful Serbian warlord. Penn makes a
daring attempt to capture the culprit and bring him to justice
for war crimes. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of
sex. 1995.
The Monkey House RC 44350
by John Fullerton
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
In strife-torn Sarajevo, police find the body of a murdered
woman who had been a police informer. When the evidence leads to
a local crime boss, police superintendent Rosso seeks the aid of
an American journalist to finger the thug. Their joint effort
triggers an international incident. Strong language, violence,
and descriptions of sex. 1996.
Courage under Fire RC 44351
by Patrick Sheane Duncan
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
His army career stalled by a friendly fire incident during the
Gulf War, Lieutenant Colonel Nat Serling is handed the job of
finding out whether a female chopper pilot deserves the Medal of
Honor. Serling sorts through conflicting evidence to uncover a
truth that could destroy the woman's reputation but save his own
career. Strong language and violence. 1996.
Hercule Poirot's Christmas RC 44355
by Agatha Christie
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
As the holiday guest of Colonel Johnson, chief constable of his
county, the little Belgian detective Poirot spends his Christmas
investigating the brutal and baffling murder of rich, eccentric
old Simeon Lee. 1938.
The Man in the Brown Suit RC 44356
by Agatha Christie
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Pretty Anne Beddingfeld witnesses the death of a man when he
falls on the tracks at a London tube station. She also observes
a man in a brown suit who examines the body and drops a piece of
paper as he hurries away. 1924.
Ragtime RC 44378
by E.L. Doctorow
read by Jeff Baker
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A story set in 1906 New York that incorporates luminaries of the
period, including Theodore Roosevelt, Sigmund Freud, and Emma
Goldman. A ragtime musician from Harlem falls victim to racist
vandalism and seeks redress through violence. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1974.
Look Away RC 44411
by Harold Coyle
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Following the accidental death of a young woman for whom they
both had an affection, James and Kevin Bannon are sent off to
school. Because of the growing conflict between the North and
South, their father sends one to Virginia while the other stays
in New Jersey. And as civil war breaks out, they find themselves
facing one another in battle. Prequel to Until the End (RC
44412). Some strong language. 1995.
The Ship of Ishtar RC 44420
by A. Merritt
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
While convalescing from injuries sustained in World War I, John
Kenton receives a mysterious block of stone from an
archaeologist whose work he is supporting. Upon cracking open
the stone, he suddenly finds himself on the deck of a Babylonian
ship accompanied by the priestess of Ishtar and the priests of
Nergal. Some strong language and some violence. 1924.
The Unlikely Angel RC 44437
by Betina Krahn
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
London, 1882. Aunt Olivia often asked Madeline Duncan what she
would do with a million pounds. Now Madeline has become
extremely wealthy. But her aunt's solicitors are appalled at
Madeline's plans to do good with the money and have an overseer
appointed to watch her--the very attractive Cole Mandeville.
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
Mistress of Mellyn RC 44443
by Victoria Holt
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes (Reissue)
For an impoverished gentlewoman like Martha Leigh, twenty-four,
there are few options other than becoming a governess. Martha
has come to Mount Mellyn in Cornwall to care for Connan
TreMellyn's daughter Alvean. Martha soon discovers her pupil's
mother was murdered, and that she is in danger of the same fate.
1960.
Journey into Christmas and Other Stories RC
44446
by Bess Streeter Aldrich
read by Camille McCurty Ali
1 cassette (Reissue)
A dozen short stories that embody the traditional warmth and
sentimentality of the Christmas season. In addition to the title
story, includes "The Drum Goes Dead," "The Man
Who Caught the Weather," and recollections of an Iowa
childhood in "I Remember." 1949.
Nightwood RC 44449
by Djuna Barnes
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
The story of a femme fatale, Robin Vote, whose elusive and
enigmatic spirit ruins the lives of her husband,
"Baron" Volkbein, their child, and Nora and Jenny, the
two women who are obsessed with her. With an introduction by
T.S. Eliot. Some strong language. 1937.
The Crazy Hunter RC 44453
by Kay Boyle
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Mrs. Lombe has long resented her husband, considering him a
failure, particularly after he pays too much for their
daughter's horse. When the horse becomes blind, Mrs. Lombe wants
him destroyed, but father and daughter unite to oppose her.
1940.
Total Eclipse RC 44454
by Liz Rigbey
read by Michele Schaeffer
4 cassettes
Lomax, an astronomer, falls for his seductive new assistant,
Julia, but soon learns she is about to stand trial for the
brutal murders of her husband and stepdaughter. As Lomax's
affair with her deepens, he uncovers a tangled web of
relationships in his lover's past, particularly between Julia
and each of her late husband's children. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Other End of Time RC 44464
by Frederik Pohl
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
A diverse group of humans investigating an abandoned orbital
laboratory are kidnapped by aliens. The humans find themselves
in a nightmarish environment of advanced technology, clones of
themselves, and warring alien factions. But the biggest threat
to their survival may well be their own interpersonal clashes.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Like Mother, Like Daughter RC 44466
by Marcia Rose
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
Portrays four generations of twentieth-century women striving to
maintain independence but finding motherhood a struggle. Leah,
the matriarch, is a journalist championing women's rights, Jo
becomes a World War II photographer, Sarah is a singer and
songwriter, and Annie is a comedienne. Strong language. 1994.
Daggerspell RC 44481
by Katharine Kerr
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Tale derived from Celtic mythology. With the birth of a girl
named Jill, the sorceror Nevyn has the chance to right a wrong
he committed more than four hundred years ago when he caused the
death of two young lovers. Prequel to Darkspell (RC
44482). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1993.
Darkspell RC 44482
by Katharine Kerr
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Daggerspell (RC 44481), Lord Rhodry and
Jill move closer to danger as they attempt to recover the Great
Stone. And the sorcerer Nevyn can only watch and hope for the
best, since he has vowed not to interfere in their lives.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1994.
Collected Stories RC 44489
by Isaac Babel
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Fifty-four stories by the noted Russian writer. Includes several
of his semifictional "autobiographical" stories, as
well as selections from Red Cavalry, tales of his service
in the Red Army in 1920 during Russia's civil war, and Odessa
Stories, a collection of vignettes about Russian Jewish
life. 1994.
The Luck of the Bodkins RC 44490
by P.G. Wodehouse
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes (Reissue)
This tale by the English humorist introduces a group of droll
characters en route to Hollywood on the R.M.S. Atlantic.
Combines fun with three on, off, on-again romances, a model
steward, and a diamond necklace. 1935.
Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh RC 44497
by J.S. Le Fanu
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Maud Ruthyn, the heroine of this classic Victorian novel,
recalls her fear of death, her moody father, the grotesque
Madame de la Rougierre, and the suspicions surrounding her Uncle
Silas. New introduction by Frederick Shroyer. 1966.
A Caribbean Mystery RC 44500
by Agatha Christie
read by Carmella Ross
1 cassette (Reissue)
Miss Marple, vacationing on a Caribbean island, is listening to
a major who is suddenly interrupted as he is about to show her a
photograph of a murderer he has known. The next day the major
dies suspiciously, and several murders occur before Miss Marple
remembers the detail that helps unravel the mystery. 1964.
The Inimitable Jeeves RC 44504
by P.G. Wodehouse
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When a longtime chum of Bertie Wooster falls in love with a girl
at a dance, he asks Bertie to enlist the aid of the incomparable
Jeeves to smooth matters over. 1951.
Lying Together RC 44505
by D.M. Thomas
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Conclusion of the Russian Nights quintet of novels in which the
central theme is improvisation. In this volume, the author
himself assumes the character of a writer who meets old friends
at a conference. Their reminiscences form sequential patterns
that play out like jazz, creating tension and resolution with
eternal motifs like truth and lies or life and death. Sequel to
Summit (RC 44517). Strong language and descriptions of
sex. 1990.
Eight Stories RC 44506
by Dylan Thomas
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Eight short stories by the noted Welsh writer and poet:
"The End of the River," "The School for
Witches," "The Peaches," "Just like Little
Dogs," "Old Garbo," "One Warm
Saturday," "Plenty of Furniture," and "The
Followers." 1954.
Sphinx RC 44511
by D.M. Thomas
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Set in various cold-war capitals during the twentieth century,
this novel encompasses verse, drama, and prose. Themes are both
fantastic and realistic, portraying espionage, love and
betrayal, and truth and lies, symbolizing the state of the
Soviet regime. Third in the Russian Nights quintet, following
Ararat (RC 19387) and Swallow (RC 38668). Strong
language. 1986.
Complete Short Stories RC 44510
by Robert Graves
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Stories by the celebrated British writer on themes both
fictional and autobiographical. In "Interview with a Dead
Man," the subject belies his lifeless condition with
animated banter about his estate and ambitions for the
netherworld. 1995.
Very Good, Jeeves! RC 44515
by P.G. Wodehouse
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Eleven stories about the resourceful Jeeves, manservant to the
irresponsible Bertie Wooster. In these tales Jeeves extricates
Bertie from overwhelming dilemmas. 1930.
Maigret and the Millionaires RC 44516
by Georges Simenon
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette (Reissue)
A rich British colonel is found dead in his bath, while his
mistress vanishes mysteriously from her hospital bed. Inspector
Maigret is off to the champagne playgrounds of the wealthy on a
case he would much rather avoid. 1974.
The Dream Merchants RC 44552
by Harold Robbins
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
This tale of the American movie industry chronicles the rise of
Johnny Edge, a pioneer Hollywood moviemaker, and the men and
women who sold their souls and their bodies for a piece of the
action. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1949.
1876 RC 44566
by Gore Vidal
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Sequel to Burr (RC 44097) that evokes the New York and
Washington of 1876 and deals with the contested presidential
election between Samuel Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes. Burr's
unacknowledged son returns from Paris to write about the U.S.
political scene, seek financial security for himself, and find a
good marriage for his titled widowed daughter. 1976.
The Cursed RC 44567
by Dave Duncan
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
The few who survive "star sickness" possess magical
powers that are both helpful and destructive, but the law
requires these "cursed" individuals to be banished
from the empire. Innkeeper Gwin Solith, whose husband and
children fell to the dreaded disease, faces a dramatic change
when she illegally shelters a young stranger. Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
Gladly, the Cross-Eyed Bear RC 44572
by Ed McBain
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
No longer a cuddly plaything, Gladly, a teddy bear, is first the
subject of a copyright trial and then a possible motive for
murder. After recovering from a gunshot wound in There Was a
Little Girl, (RC 40487), Matthew Hope defends Lainie, a
beautiful, but questionable, toy designer. Violence, strong
language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
Stars in Their Courses: The Appomattox Saga, Book 8 RC
44573
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
In the summer of 1863, Frank Rocklin, who would rather act than
fight, joins a theater group in Washington, D.C., as a spy.
Before long, his abilities are recognized by Allan Pinkerton,
who sends Rocklin on a secret mission as part of an acting
troupe touring the South. But perhaps the greatest danger he
faces may come from an actress. Sequel to Wall of Fire (RC
41585). 1995.
King and Emperor: The Hammer and the Cross, Book 3 RC
44574
by Harry Harrison and John Holm
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Sequel to One King's Way (RC 41357), set during an
alternate Dark Ages. The warrior Shef has become king of the
North and faces confrontation with the Holy Roman Empire. When
his invading fleet is threatened by the dreaded Greek fire, he
seeks to regain the advantage through technological innovation.
Violence. 1996.
Saint Camber: The Legends of Camber of Culdi, Volume 2 RC
44587
by Katherine Kurtz
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Although Camber has seen to the overthrow of Imre and the return
of a Haldane king, Cinhil, to the throne of Gwynedd, he still
cannot rest. Imre's sister Ariella is plotting to overthrow
Cinhil. But Cinhil resents having been taken from his monastic
studies and is not inclined to listen to Camber. Sequel to
Camber of Culdi (RC 44586). Some violence. 1978.
Camber the Heretic: The Legends of Camber of Culdi, Volume 3
RC 44588
by Katherine Kurtz
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
Twelve years ago, in order to help King Cinhil maintain peace
between humans and the Deryni, Camber "died" and then
took on the form of Bishop Allister Cullen. Now, however, King
Cinhil is dying and his weak son will be no match for those
whose hatred of the Deryni will bring an end to the current
peace. Sequel to Saint Camber (RC 44587). Some violence.
1981.
Vengeance of Orion RC 44642
by Ben Bova
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Orion must do the bidding of his creator Ormazd, who wants to
change time and history. Ormazd sends Orion back to the ancient
world of Greece to participate as a warrior in the Trojan War
and to rescue Helen of Troy. Sequel to Orion (RC 44641).
Violence. 1988.
The Death of Friends RC 44671
by Michael Nava
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Attorney Henry Rios is shocked when a scared young man who
claims to be the lover of Henry's law school friend, L.A.
Superior Court judge Chris Chandler, describes finding Chris
dead. Unlike Henry, Chris vowed never to "come out of the
closet." Why hadn't he told Henry that he had left his wife
and son for a man? And did one of them kill him? Strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Ramparts of Heaven: The Wakefield Dynasty, Volume 5 RC
44700
by Gilbert Morris
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
The mines are closing in Wales, so Gareth, sixteen, and his
sister Dorcas, eighteen, are grateful to accept their relatives'
invitation to live in England. Cousin Andrew, studying for the
priesthood, comes to accompany them. Soon the three young people
are caught up in the spiritual revival that is sweeping the
land. Sequel to The Fields of Glory (RC 44280). 1997.
The Killing Star RC 44727
by Charles Pellegrino and George Zebrowski
read by Stephen Angus
2 cassettes
In 2076 an unknown alien race attacks the solar system,
obliterating life on Earth and in the human colonies on the
other planets. The handful of humans left alive in space
stations between the planets find themselves hiding and trying
to come to grips with the imminent extinction of their species.
Some strong language. 1995.
London RC 44752
by Edward Rutherfurd
read by Graeme Malcolm
7 cassettes
A tale spanning two millennia of London history, as revealed in
the lives and fortunes of generations of six imaginary families.
Traces the city's evolution from a small trading port to a
flourishing metropolis. Touches on the natural, social, and
political aspects of England's capital. Violence. Bestseller
1997.
Second Skin RC 44827
by Eric Lustbader
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
In this sequel to Floating City (RC 39345), Mafia boss
Mick Leonforte schemes to take over the Japanese underworld from
an old friend of Nicholas Linnear. Linnear's own livelihood and
personal safety are also threatened as he moves to thwart the
mob. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995.
Planet of Twilight RC 44829
by Barbara Hambly
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and the heroes of the New
Republic continue their struggle against forces of the Empire
when the ruthless warlord Seti Draconis decides to take over the
mysterious planet Renat Chorios. But Renat Chorios harbors a
deadly secret that neither the Empire nor the New Republic is
prepared to face. A Star Wars novel. Bestseller 1997.
Death of a Hawker RC 44832
by Janwillem van de Wetering
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Normally placid Newmarket Square is shaken by the discovery of a
street vendor's body, his head bludgeoned. Amsterdam detectives
Grijpstra and de Gier narrow the field to two suspects: the
sister of the deceased and a house boarder. Then a reluctant
witness helps to finger the culprit. Violence. 1977.
Night Passage RC 44848
by Robert B. Parker
read by Michael Stanton
2 cassettes
Jesse Stone is a thirty-five-year-old washout from the L.A.P.D.
homicide unit. Recently divorced, alcoholic Stone accepts a job
in a small town in Massachusetts. He soon finds himself in the
middle of white supremacists, the mob from Boston, and local
misconduct. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1997.
Outrageous Fortune RC 44872
by Patricia Wentworth
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Is he Jimmy Riddell or Jim Randal? Following an accident on a
coastal steamer headed to Scotland, he was rescued and taken to
the hospital. In a semiconscious state, he keeps muttering the
name Jimmy Riddell, and that is the name the hospital advertises
when looking for relatives. Two women come to claim him, and
soon a picturesque village becomes a crime scene. 1933.
Winds of Graystone Manor: The St. Clare Trilogy, Volume 1 RC
44873
by B.J. Hoff
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Haunted by the death of his wife and their unborn child, Civil
War photographer Roman St. Clare has come to Staten Island in
1867 to search for the killer. He is staying at Graystone Manor,
owned by the charming Amanda Fairchild. Amanda is suspicious of
Roman because of several incidents on the island, but she
eventually joins him in his struggle between good and evil.
1995.
White Star RC 44875
by James Thayer
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Owen Gray, once an expert marine sniper in Vietnam, is now an
assistant U.S. attorney in New York and the adoptive father of
three Asian children. When a mysterious sniper begins picking
off people around him, the reluctant former marksman takes up
the challenge for a showdown. Violence and some strong language.
1995.
Simon's Night RC 44880
by Jon Hassler
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Retired English professor Simon Shea, seventy-six, recently
checked himself into a home for the aged but then realizes he is
not yet ready to forsake the world. As he reminisces about his
life and past loves, he forms new friendships and is reunited
with his estranged wife. 1979.
Slow Dancing on Dinosaur Bones RC 44882
by Lana Witt
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Greed and suspicion invade the town of Pick, Kentucky
(population 900), when the Conroy Coal Company begins pressing
homeowners to sign over coal-mining rights beneath the quiet
streets and houses. Town residents, including a few downright
eccentrics, oppose the company's efforts, creating a tale of
gothic-style suspense cast in small-town America. 1996.
Mind Light RC 44885
by Margaret Davis
read by Stephen Angus
3 cassettes
The Michaelsons are in danger of losing their starship unless
they can find another pilot. Greg Lukas is available, but his
personality is prickly and there is some disgrace in his past.
The Michaelsons give him the job, but become apprehensive when
Lukas begins recalling suppressed memories. Some violence. 1992.
Cheap Ticket to Heaven RC 44891
by Charlie Smith
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
After Clare springs husband Jack from prison, the couple sets
off on a violent and destructive spree through the South and
Midwest. Driven by memories of dysfunctional childhoods and
dreams of revenge, the pair is drawn into a bloody family feud.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
Cloud's Rider RC 44893
by C.J. Cherryh
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
Danny Fisher and his nighthorse, Cloud, rescue three children
from a village destroyed by telepathic predators. Danny and
Cloud battle the rigors of the High Wild winter to bring the
youths to safety. But more perilous dangers await them,
including human greed and a powerful rogue nighthorse. Sequel to
Rider at the Gate (RC 42261). Strong language. 1996.
With Child RC 44894
by Laurie R. King
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
San Francisco detective Kate Martinelli is reeling from being
left by her girlfriend, when Jules, the twelve-year-old daughter
of her work partner's fiancée, asks for help. After
assisting her, Kate inadvertently puts Jules in the path of a
serial killer, and Jules disappears. Strong language and some
violence. 1996.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer RC 44902
by Dorothy Gilman
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Kadi Hopkirk, whose missionary parents were killed in Ubangiba,
Africa, has received an urgent request from her childhood friend
Sammat for help in maintaining peace in his country. Ubangiba is
plagued by murders that resemble lion maulings--but there are no
lions in Ubangiba. Mrs. Pollifax refuses to let Kadi go alone,
so they are off to Africa to help Sammat. Some violence. 1996.
Secret Place of Thunder: Cheney Duvall M.D., Volume 5 RC
44907
by Lynn and Gilbert Morris
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
Cheney Duvall and her nurse, Shiloh Irons, have finally reached
New Orleans. But even as they are poling up the bayou to
Cheney's aunts' plantation, both realize strange things are
going on along the shore. They soon discover a priestess has put
a curse on the plantation and its indigo crop. Sequel to
Toward the Sunrising (RC 44908). 1996.
Yo! RC 44910
by Julia Alvarez
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Yolanda's friends and the Garcia family from How the Garcia
Girls Lost Their Accents (RC 34544) want revenge! Yolanda
has written about their lives and secrets in her popular novel.
Now it is their turn to speak their minds about her. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1997.
An Imperfect Spy RC 44915
by Amanda Cross
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
When Kate Fansler and her husband become visiting professors at
Schuyler Law School, they have more than academic matters to
consider. Dismayed by the rampant sexism on campus, Kate looks
into the suspicious death of a feminist professor and the
conviction of a battered faculty wife for murder. 1995.
Braveheart RC 44916
by Randall Wallace
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
As a boy in 1276, William Wallace lost his father and brother at
the hands of the English, who fought the Scots for control of
Scotland. Now a young man, Wallace wages a battle to avenge the
death of his family and crush the tyranny of England. Violence,
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
Paradise RC 44917
by Abdulrazak Gurnah
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
When he is sent to live with his "uncle" Aziz,
twelve-year-old Yusuf is unaware that his father has sold him
into slavery to pay off a debt. He works in Aziz's shop and then
travels across East Africa with a trade caravan. Yusuf comes of
age in an atmosphere of cultural tensions among African Muslims,
Indian traders, and European colonists. Some strong language.
1994.
A Time for Silence RC 44928
by Philippa Carr
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Britishers Lucinda and Annabelinda, who have been friends since
childhood, are delighted when they both have the chance to
attend an exclusive finishing school in Belgium. But an
indiscretion on the part of Annabelinda and the beginning of
World War I send both girls fleeing back to England and an
uncertain future. 1991.
The Case of the Fugitive Nurse RC 44936
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Perry Mason takes on the case of Steffanie Malden, the beautiful
widow of a prominent doctor recently killed in a plane crash. It
appears that the victim's money has disappeared along with his
former nurse and girlfriend. As Mason probes, new problems
arise, including an IRS investigation and a murder charge
brought against his client. 1954.
Knights RC 44937
by Linda Lael Miller
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
At the age of five, Megan Saunders walked through an opening in
a wall and found herself in the thirteenth century, where she is
called Gloriana and betrothed to Dane St. Gregory. Now several
years later, Gloriana's husband returns from years at war, and
she hopes to finally become his true wife. But he has brought
home another woman. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
A Woman's Place RC 44942
by Barbara Delinsky
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Wife, mother, and entrepreneur Clare Raphael is the model of a
successful woman. Then her life is shattered when she is served
with divorce and eviction papers. As Clare struggles for her
rights in a biased court system, she receives needed support and
succor from her business partner. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Devil in the Sky RC 44943
by Greg Cox and John Gregory Betancourt
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
The life-forms of Janus VI, called the Hortas, have the ability
to burn through solid rock and metal as easily as humans walk
through air. Commander Sisko of Deep Space Nine gets
involved when a mother Horta is abducted by Cardassians while
being transported to Bajor to help with the mining industry. A
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine novel. 1995.
Christmas Belles RC 44945
by Susan Carroll
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
On Christmas Eve 1805, Sir Waverly died en route to Portugal
while on a diplomatic mission. Now two years later, Captain
William Trent, guardian of Waverly's four daughters, has come to
Windhaven Manor in Norfolk to take over the estate he inherited
and to marry the eldest sister. But as his wedding day
approaches, Trent realizes he is marrying the wrong woman. 1992.
Here There Be Dragons RC 44946
by John Peel
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the starship
Enterprise discover a world of knights, serfs, and
dragons reminiscent of Earth's Middle Ages. The technology
driving this new world is by no means primitive, however, and
before long the Enterprise is under attack from an
unknown but highly sophisticated weapons system. A Star Trek:
The Next Generation novel. 1993.
Far from Home RC 44947
by Georgia Bockoven
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Adam Kirkpatric is fishing near his California town when he sees
a woman jump off a cliff into the sea. Rescuing her, Adam finds
himself drawn to this mysterious Miranda Dolan. Although he
finally wins her trust, Miranda refuses to discuss her
nightmarish past. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Chariots in the Smoke: The Appomattox Saga, Book 9 RC
44948
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
As the Civil War heads toward Vicksburg, David Rocklin arrives
in search of salt and barrels to take back to Richmond. When he
meets Leah Cleburne, a true Confederate, David is forced to make
a tough decision: maintain his stand against slavery or become a
Confederate soldier for the woman he loves. Sequel to Stars
in Their Courses (RC 44573). 1997.
I, Tom Horn RC 44951
by Will Henry
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
In this fictional autobiography of the legendary cavalry scout,
rodeo rider, and Pinkerton detective, the author deals with the
question, "Did Tom Horn kill fourteen-year-old Willie
Nickell in 1901, or was he, in fact, framed?" Strong
language. 1975.
Songs in Ordinary Time RC 44955
by Mary McGarry Morris
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
5 cassettes
In the summer of 1960, a young Vermont boy, Benjy, sees Earlie
Jones and con man Omar Duvall fighting in the woods near his
home. Earlie is later found dead. When Duvall insinuates himself
into the lives of Benjy's family, Benjy's mother--divorced from
her alcoholic husband--is particularly vulnerable. Strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 1995.
Out to Canaan: The Mitford Years, Volume 4 RC 44958
by Jan Karon
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Changes are coming to the small town of Mitford. Father Tim
Kavanagh, the Episcopal priest, and his wife Cynthia are
thinking about retirement, the two candidates for mayor seem to
be splitting the town in half, the bakery may be closing, and a
real estate company out of Florida wants to turn Fernbank into a
spa. Sequel to These High, Green Hills (RC 44196).
Bestseller 1997.
Crystal Line RC 44960
by Anne McCaffrey
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Now almost two centuries old, Killashandra Ree enjoys the
longevity conferred by her trade as a crystal cutter on the
planet Ballybran. But the crystal symbiont also causes a
progressive loss of memory. When her longtime lover investigates
a new crystal that can restore her memories, she faces a
difficult choice. Sequel to Killashandra (RC 24201). Some
descriptions of sex. 1992.
Comanche Moon RC 45001
by Larry McMurtry
read by Bob Askey
5 cassettes
In this sequel to Dead Man's Walk (RC 43928) and prequel
to Lonesome Dove (RC 22959), Texas Rangers McCrae and
Call face Comanche raids and attacks by bandits, aid white
settlers in the region, and try to survive frontier hardships.
Some strong language and violence. Bestseller 1997.
Midnight Lady RC 45017
by Rosemary Rogers
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
In 1816, Kyla Van Vleet returns to London to claim her share of
the estate of her late father, the duke of Wolverton. When the
heir to the title, American Brett Banning, denies her right,
virginal Kyla threatens to ruin his reputation by becoming a
whore as her mother had been forced to do. Explicit descriptions
of sex, some strong language, and some violence. Bestseller
1997.
Dreams of My Russian Summers RC 45019
by Andre< Makine
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
A Soviet youth imbibes his French grandmother's tales of Paris
and the Soviet Revolution during his summer visits to her home
on the steppes. His fascination with her and her stories
transcends his Russian life and leads him eventually to France.
Some violence. Winner of top French literary awards: the Prix
Goncourt and the Prix Médicis. Bestseller 1995.
Underworld RC 45021
by Don DeLillo
read by John Stratton
5 cassettes
This narrative starts at the end of the cold war in the early
1990s and works back to 1951 when baseball and the atomic bomb
dominated headlines in American newspapers. The private lives of
Nick Shay, a waste disposal manager, and Klara Sax, an
ecology-minded artist, intermingle with public events and
historic characters. Some descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC
45044
by Gillian Roberts
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Philadelphia teacher Amanda Pepper, previously in Caught Dead
in Philadelphia (RC 37547), is invited to vacation in
Atlantic City with her friend Sasha Berg. Sasha later finds a
dead man in her bed and is arrested for murder. With the help of
Amanda's police boyfriend and some colorful locals, Amanda hunts
for the real killer. 1994.
A Crack in Forever RC 45052
by Jeannie Brewer
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
When illustrator Alexandra Taylor meets sexy medical student
Eric Moro, she drops her steady boyfriend and begins a whirlwind
relationship with Eric. After she happily accepts his marriage
proposal, they learn Eric is HIV-positive. Explicit descriptions
of sex and some strong language. 1996.
The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service RC
45072
by Erskine Childers
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Bestseller, first published in 1903, combines adventure at sea
with intrigue. The Baltic vacation of two friends aboard the
yacht Dulcibella is disrupted by the discovery of a
German plan to invade their British homeland. Carefully details
the men's achievements in seamanship and espionage. 1903.
Chances Are RC 45074
by Robin Lee Hatcher
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
In 1886, actress Faith Butler must quit her job with a traveling
troupe and stay in the small town of Dead Horse, Wyoming, until
her ill daughter recovers. Reclusive rancher Drake Rutledge
reluctantly hires Faith as a housekeeper even though he has
avoided women since an accident that cost him an eye. Some
strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1996.
Criminals RC 45075
by Margot Livesey
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
En route to visit his sister Mollie in Scotland, London banker
Ewan Munro finds an abandoned baby, whom he carries along. Munro
is unaware that the child has been stolen from her mother and
that the infant's father, intent on extortion, is trailing him.
Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Set-Up RC 45077
by Paul Erdman
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Charles Black, retired chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, is
abruptly arrested by Swiss police for securities fraud.
Frustrated in her attempts to obtain diplomatic assistance,
Black's wife joins forces with a shadowy stranger and uncovers
an international conspiracy in which Black is a hapless victim.
1997.
Masquerade RC 45080
by B.J. Hoff
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Danni St. John has returned to her hometown of Red Oak, Alabama,
to work as the editor of the newspaper being published by the
Colony, a cult that has established a compound just outside of
town. She soon finds herself involved in a series of terrifying
events, which she investigates with the aid of Sheriff Logan
McGarey, with whom she is falling in love. 1996.
The Book of Lamentations RC 45081
by Rosario Castellanos
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
A tale of social and racial conflict set in the Mexican state of
Chiapas in 1930. Describes events that precipitate a Mayan
Indian rebellion against the dominant Ladino class. Culminates
in a harrowing, redemptive crucifixion of a child. Originally
published in 1962. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Puttermesser Papers RC 45082
by Cynthia Ozick
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Ruth Puttermesser is ousted from her job, but a golem she
creates from the soil in her flowerpots helps her become mayor
of New York City. The creature turns troublesome and eventually
has to be destroyed. Ruth's love life, modeled on that of George
Eliot, does not work out until after her death. But even then
Ruth discovers that Paradise is not what she expected. Some
violence. 1997.
Murder in the House RC 45084
by Margaret Truman
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Paul Latham, a longtime member of the House of Representatives,
is nominated to be secretary of state. No one expects any
problems with his confirmation hearing until one of his staffers
files sexual harassment charges against him. When the
congressman is found dead of an apparent suicide, many questions
arise. Some strong language. 1997.
The Activist's Daughter RC 45088
by Ellyn Bache
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
1963. For Beryl Rosinsky, going to college has always been about
more than getting an education; she wants to escape her mother's
political activism. Then Beryl's firsthand encounters with
bigotry and hypocrisy at the University of North Carolina cause
her to examine her own values and principles. Some descriptions
of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Heart of War RC 45089
by Lucian K. Truscott
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
When a female lieutenant is murdered at Fort Benning, army staff
attorney Kara Guidry follows a trail of clues that leads to the
base commander. Then a second young woman is killed, and Guidry
plunges into a morass of political intrigue and scandal. Strong
language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Tyrant's Test: The Black Fleet Crisis, Book 3 RC
45092
by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Under the leadership of Princess Leia, the New Republic faces
its final battle with the deadly Duskhan league, led by the evil
Nil Spaar of the Yevetha. As battle plans are drawn up, Han Solo
is captured by the enemy, while Chewbacca, Lando, and Luke
Skywalker remain away on other quests. A Star Wars novel, sequel
to Shield of Lies (RC 44590). Bestseller 1996.
Stranger at the Wedding RC 45093
by Barbara Hambly
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
In a land like eighteenth-century England, Kyra, a student
wizard, has been estranged from her father for six years because
of her interest in magic. Through visions, Kyra discovers that
her sister Alix's life will end on her wedding night. Returning
home, Kyra tries to stop the spells that threaten Alix. Some
violence. 1994.
The Quality of Mercy RC 45094
by Faye Kellerman
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Elizabethan London. Young playwright Will Shakespeare is
distraught over the murder of his mentor. Rebecca Lopez, the
daughter of Queen Elizabeth I's physician, is a Jew whose family
rescues other Jews from Portugal's Inquisition. When Will and
Rebecca meet, they vow to help each other in their quests for
justice. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1989.
The Woman Who Walked into Doors RC 45095
by Roddy Doyle
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Paula Spencer has survived a hard life, beset by alcoholism and
spousal abuse. From a child in a happy Irish family, she
developed into an alluring teenager, a young wife and mother,
and, after eighteen years, a widow. At thirty-nine, she is
struggling to reclaim her life. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Timeswept Bride RC 45096
by Eugenia Riley
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Just weeks before her wedding, Priscilla Pemberton is dumped by
J. Ackerly Frost V. Now she will never have a place on
Galveston's social register. As she walks on the beach drowning
her sorrows in Dom Perignon, Priscilla finds an old bottle with
a note inside: "Accursed tide, bring me a bride."
Suddenly she is overcome by a huge wave and finds herself in
1880s Galveston. Some descriptions of sex. 1995.
In the Deep Midwinter RC 45097
by Robert Clark
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
When his brother is killed in a hunting accident, lawyer Richard
MacEwan arrives to identify the body and handle affairs. Among
his brother's personal effects, he finds a letter suggesting his
own wife's infidelity. Further revelations force the family to
confront and reconcile other past wrongs. Descriptions of sex.
1997.
Against All Odds: The Lucy Scott Mitchum Story RC
45099
by Barbara Riefe
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
In 1849, Lucy Mitchum is not thrilled with the idea of moving
from Maryland to California by wagon. Her husband, Noah, is so
excited by the prospect of finding gold that she agrees to join
him when the wagon train leaves. But Noah doesn't possess the
skills needed on the trail, and Lucy dreads the day they must
part from the others to make their own way to Sacramento.
Descriptions of sex. 1997.
Shadows on the Hudson RC 45102
by Isaac Bashevis Singer
read by Ken Kliban
5 cassettes
First written in Yiddish and serialized in the Forward in
1957-58, a portrayal of the lives of a group of Jewish refugees
in New York after World War II. Boris Makaver and his friends
gather to discuss day-to-day events--marriages, affairs, births,
and deaths. Makaver, more religious since the Holocaust,
despairs over the choice of husbands for his only daughter,
Anna. Bestseller 1998.
The Silver Star: The House of Winslow, Book 20 RC
45106
by Gilbert Morris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Determined to put Eddie Rich behind her, Priscilla Winslow
leaves Broadway and heads to California for a movie career. Her
cousin Andrew and his family have also come to California, where
he is to be the new pastor of Faith Temple. Both find themselves
confronting difficult choices. Sequel to The Iron Lady (RC
43775). 1997.
Fatal Terrain RC 45110
by Dale Brown
read by Gary Tipton
4 cassettes
When tensions erupt between Taiwan and mainland China, America's
options are limited by its recent military cutbacks. On the
scene is USAF pilot McLanahan in a modified B-52 equipped with
the latest cruise missiles. When war breaks out, McLanahan's
lethal payload turns the tide of the conflict. Strong language.
Bestseller 1997.
The Estate of the Beckoning Lady RC 45113
by Margery Allingham
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Author William Faraday dies in his room at the Beckoning Lady in
Suffolk. At approximately the same time, another man has his
head bashed in and now lies in a deep ditch. His body is not
discovered for eight days. Albert Campion, on holiday in the
area, thinks the two deaths are related. And Old Harry, a local
resident, predicts a third death. 1955.
Creek Thunder RC 45114
by Donald Clayton Porter
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Following the massacre of white settlers at Fort Mims by Creek
Indians, General Andrew Jackson's forces attack the Creek nation
in brutal retaliation. Renno, the White Indian, braves the
perilous conflict in a heroic attempt to rescue his nephew.
Violence and descriptions of sex. 1995.
Virgin Heat RC 45117
by Laurence Shames
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Mafioso Paul Amaro has just finished a nine-year prison term.
The man who fingered him has a new identity as Ziggy Maxx and is
bartending in Key West. Paul's daughter Angelina fell in love
with Ziggy before the betrayal and still yearns for him.
Recognizing his altered appearance in a home video, Angelina
heads for Florida, trailing relatives behind her. Strong
language. 1997.
The Goddess Affair RC 45124
by Lillian O'Donnell
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Private investigator Gwenn Ramadge is hired to find out who is
robbing guests on a cruise ship. While on board she meets
Minerva Aldrich, who (along with her sisters) inherited her late
mother's prestigious dress company, Goddess Designs. When
terminally ill Minerva is found dead in the pool, Ramadge's
investigation expands to murder. 1996.
The Siege RC 45125
by Peter David
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
A murderer is loose aboard Deep Space Nine, and Commander
Sisko and Security Chief Odo are unable to identify him or
deduce his motive. It becomes apparent that they are dealing
with a psychopathic shapeshifter who, like Security Chief Odo,
can assume the shape of any object, inanimate or living, to
escape detection. A Star Trek: Deep Space Nine novel.
1993.
The Matarese Countdown RC 45152
by Robert Ludlum
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Sequel to The Matarese Circle (RC 13413). A pattern of
worldwide killings and business takeovers suggests a conspiracy
of the highest order. Retired CIA agent Brandon Scofield is
recalled to duty, bringing his unique knowledge to bear against
an insidious international cartel. Strong language and violence.
Bestseller 1997.
Cat and Mouse RC 45155
by James Patterson
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C., detective Alex Cross is again faced with his
nemesis, psychotic killer Gary Soneji from Along Came a
Spider (RC 35894). At the same time, mass murderer Mr. Smith
is in Europe performing live autopsies on his victims. FBI
profiler Thomas Pierce is taken off the European case to assist
in apprehending Soneji after Cross is attacked at home.
Violence. Bestseller 1997.
Survival of the Fittest RC 45156
by Jonathan Kellerman
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
LAPD detective Milo Sturgis asks psychologist Alex Delaware to
help solve the murder of a deaf Israeli teenager. After two
other people with physical disabilities are killed, Delaware
goes undercover to work on the case. Israeli policeman Daniel
Sharavi, at the request of the teen's father, joins the team.
Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
Up Island RC 45160
by Anne Rivers Siddons
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
Molly Redwine of Atlanta, Georgia, has never really gotten to
know herself. Her mother dominated Molly's childhood, and since
then her life has been devoted to her family. Now, more than
twenty years later and alone, Molly begins to find herself when
she has the chance to spend the summer on Martha's Vineyard.
Some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
Dancing at the Harvest Moon RC 45163
by K.C. McKinnon
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A recently divorced English professor, Maggie, impulsively
decides to revisit the summer resort where she met her first
love. There, her passion is rekindled by the son of her former
lover. She debates whether to let her heart or her mind
determine her future. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Carolina Moon RC 45184
by Jill McCorkle
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Life in the small, sleepy town of Fulton, North Carolina, is not
as serene as it appears. Quee Purdy is busy operating a
stop-smoking clinic while giving out advice and solving the
murder of one of the locals. 1996.
In the Dead of Summer: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC
45217
by Gillian Roberts
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Philadelphia high school English teacher Amanda Pepper is grumpy
about teaching summer school until she meets her one
enthusiastic pupil, a Vietnamese girl, April Truong. Then a
series of hate crimes and April's apparent abduction force
Amanda into her sleuth mode. Some violence. 1995.
The Last Hotel for Women RC 45221
by Vicki Covington
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
The summer of 1961 in Birmingham upsets life in the Fraley
family. Freedom riders and journalists bring out the worst in
Bull Connor, the city's bigoted Commissioner of Public Safety.
Dinah Fraley, owner of the hotel (formerly a bordello), and her
family suffer the repercussions of Connor's emotional crisis.
Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some
violence. 1996.
Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Politika RC 45253
by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In 1999 Russian president Boris Yeltsin dies, plunging the
federation into chaos. American assistance is forthcoming until
the U.S. experiences a terrorist attack that seems to be of
Russian origin. Meanwhile, Roger Gordian, head of a U.S.
corporation with interests in Kaliningrad, gets involved. Some
violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
Homecoming RC 45255
by Belva Plain
read by Terry Hayes Sales
1 cassette
Annette Byrne, eighty-five, has had enough of the estrangement
between her two sons and among other family members. She summons
them all to her home on a wintry December day. Tensions are
high, and harsh words begin to flow. Then a near tragedy puts a
different light on the day for each of those present. Bestseller
1997.
Unfinished Symphony RC 45275
by V.C. Andrews
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Heart Song (RC 44794), Melody Logan
longs to discover the identity of her real father. Following a
clue, she travels to Los Angeles and learns that her mother also
is still alive. When Melody returns to her grandmother's house
on Cape Cod, more family secrets are unearthed. Bestseller 1997.
Flood Tide RC 45276
by Clive Cussler
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
In the year 2000 Dirk Pitt of the National Underwater and Marine
Agency is working with immigration officials to stop the
smuggling of Chinese workers into the United States. Gangster
Qin Shang has even built a port in Louisiana to unload the
illegals. Pitt is also investigating a rumor of a shipwrecked
Chinese vessel bearing a load of treasure. Some violence and
some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
The Eternal Savage RC 45280
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
A hundred thousand years ago, Nu, the son of Nu, was trapped in
a cave during an earthquake. Now, American Victoria Custer is in
Africa for some big game hunting when another earthquake hits.
The terrified Victoria faints and awakens to find herself facing
the man she has dreamed of all her life--Nu, the son of Nu. Some
violence. 1914.
Three Doors to Death RC 45281
by Rex Stout
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Three mysteries written between 1947 and 1949. In "Man
Alive," Nero Wolfe's investigation of the murder of a man
already declared dead takes him into the world of high fashion.
"Omit Flowers" involves the food industry and a
family's covering up for a murderer. In "Door to
Death," a horticulturist finds his fiancée dead in
his hothouse. Some strong language. 1995.
Splendor RC 45284
by Brenda Joyce
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
The daughter of a London bookseller, Carolyn Browne is an
enlightened eighteen-year-old who has been writing articles for
the Morning Chronicle under the name of Charles
Copperville. When she lampoons Prince Nicholas Sverayov of
Russia, he seeks out Copperville, quickly uncovering Carolyn's
identity and beginning a new game of deception. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Blind Faith RC 45291
by Judith Pella
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Irene Lorenzo's faith has been tested as a result of her divorce
from Greg Mitchell. Now Joel Costain, a blind lawyer, has
approached Irene seeking information about Greg, who claimed to
be Joel's brother and has now died under mysterious
circumstances. As the two search for answers, Irene begins to
regain her faith. 1996.
Buchanan Says No RC 45306
by Jonas Ward
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Wrangler Tom Buchanan finishes the trail ride driving stolen
cattle from Mexico. When the paymaster doesn't show up at the
meeting place in California, Buchanan heads into town looking
for him. Young gunslinger Mike Sandoe tags along. Unfortunately,
their prey eludes them and the two find nothing but trouble.
1957.
Beyond the Wild Shores: Land of the Far Horizon, Book 4 RC
45313
by Patricia Hickman
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Having rejected her suitor, Bailey Templeton of Virginia flees
to Sydney Cove, Australia, to work as a teacher in 1807. Her
arrival is an unpleasant surprise to Captain Grant Hogan, who
expects a male teacher. But Bailey refuses to leave and tries to
make a difference in the lives of the emancipist families and
Captain Hogan. Sequel to The Emerald Flame (RC 43828).
1997.
Three at Wolfe's Door RC 45314
by Rex Stout
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Three tales of mystery featuring Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.
In "Poison a la Carte," Wolfe lends out his cook, and
some of the dinner guests die. In "Method Three for
Murder," a woman arrives at Wolfe's office driving a cab
with a corpse inside. And in "The Rodeo Murder," a
rodeo rider's rope turns up on the chest of a dead man. 1960.
The Clayborne Brides: One Pink Rose, One White Rose, One Red
Rose RC 45329
by Julie Garwood
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
This companion to For the Roses (RC 43563) portrays
events leading up to the marriages of three Clayborne brothers.
Travis falls for a woman he is escorting to meet her mail-order
bridegroom, Douglas falls in love with a woman for whom he acts
as a midwife, and Adam falls for the woman Mama Rose picked out
for him. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Remember When RC 45335
by Judith McNaught
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Wealthy Diana Foster knew Cole Harrison when she was a teenager
and he worked as a stable boy. Cole now owns a
multimillion-dollar company. They meet again at Houston's White
Orchid Ball and auction just after Diana is jilted by her
fiancé. Cole takes a dramatic step to help Diana save
face. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1996.
Kill and Tell RC 45340
by Linda Howard
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Shortly after her mother's death, nurse Karen Whitlaw receives a
notebook from her father, a Vietnam vet who abandoned her years
before. She then learns from New Orleans detective Marc Chastain
that her father has been killed. As Karen and Marc become
involved, someone threatens Karen's life. Violence, strong
language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Tidings of Great Joy RC 45342
by Sandra Brown
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
A romantic Christmas Eve encounter results in pregnancy for
architect Ria Lavender. Her lover is the town's mayor-elect,
Taylor MacKensie. For the child's legitimacy and for political
reasons, the two marry and move in together. But will
circumstances and past lovers allow them to continue their sham?
Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1987.
All I Need Is You RC 45468
by Johanna Lindsey
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Casey Straton, seventeen, believes she can run her grandfather's
Texas ranch, but her father does not. So Casey, dressed as a
boy, runs away to prove herself. New Yorker Damian Rutledge III
has come west to find his father's killer. When Damian and Casey
meet, he hires her to help with the search, not suspecting she
is a woman. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1997.
The Street Lawyer RC 45550
by John Grisham
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
At thirty-two, Michael is on the fast track to become a partner
in his prestigious Washington law firm, but that changes the day
he is held hostage by a homeless man. Disillusioned by the
realization that his firm had illegally evicted the man, Michael
quits his job to work for the homeless. Some strong language and
some violence. Bestseller 1998.
Breath, Eyes, Memory RC 46001
by Edwidge Danticat
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Until age twelve, Sophie is raised by her aunt in Haiti. Her
mother then sends for her to come to New York and explains that
Sophie is the product of rape. When a grown Sophie is befriended
by an older musician, her mother tests her virginity. Sophie
rebels by violently deflowering herself, an act that later
causes her to seek sexual phobia therapy. She marries the
musician and tries to come to terms with her past as her mother
does the same. Some violence. 1994.
The Long Road Home RC 46008
by Danielle Steel
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Gabriella Harrison, the only child of wealthy New Yorkers, is
abused by her deranged mother for more than ten years. Abandoned
by her now-divorced parents at a convent, Gabriella is content
until she falls in love with a priest. Some violence and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
You Belong to Me RC 46009
by Mary Higgins Clark
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Once a prosecutor and then a psychologist, radio talk-show host
Susan Chandler explores how lonely women are lured into
relationships that turn deadly. On the air, witnesses offer
evidence concerning one such victim. Unfortunately, Susan does
not suspect that the killer has tuned in. Some violence.
Bestseller 1998.
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