Cassette Books 2001 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2002 Fiction Adventure The Abyssinian RC 49380 by Jean-Christophe Rufin read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes Cairo, 1699. French Consul Monsieur de Maillet is instructed to send an envoy to the far-off Abyssinian court. He settles on unlicensed pharmacist/doctor Jean-Baptiste Poncet, who subsequently becomes involved in Christian-Muslim politics, Jesuit schemes, and with the Sun King, Louis XIV, himself. Poncet also falls in love with the consul's daughter. 1997. Blue at the Mizzen RC 49105 by Patrick O'Brian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes After the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin are ordered to Chile to help liberate the country from Spain. But half of the crew deserts and the Surprise encounters disaster at sea. Sequel to The Hundred Days (RC 47466). Bestseller 1999. Cases RC 50042 by Joe Gores read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In 1953 twenty-one-year-old Pierce "Dunc" Duncan rides the rails looking for adventure. He soon finds it when he lands on a chain gang and witnesses a murder. Dunc flees to Mexico, hitches to Las Vegas, and ends up at a San Francisco detective agency. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. Elske RC 49894 by Cynthia Voigt read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In this companion to Jackaroo (RC 23883) and others, young Elske escapes being a sacrificial virgin by fleeing the violent Volkaric, who enslaved her grandmother years earlier. Elske joins the defiant Beriel, who plans to fight her evil brother, to become Queen of the Kingdom. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The French Admiral: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure RC 49622 by Dewey Lambdin read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes In this sequel to The King's Coat (RC 32630) midshipman Alan Lewrie, aboard the frigate Desperate, is sent to the rebellious American colonies. Lewrie becomes entangled in land and sea battles before Cornwallis surrenders. He also learns of his family background and inheritance. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1990. Hungry as the Sea RC 49119 by Wilbur Smith read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes (Reissue) Bankrupt shipping magnate Nicholas Berg races to claim the salvage rights to a cruise ship that hit an iceberg in the Antarctic. In the process, he saves the life of marine biologist Samantha Silver, and the two fall in love. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1978. In Gallant Company: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 3 RC 49766 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1777 Lieutenant Richard Bolitho of the British navy joins in the blockade of the American colonies. His ship patrols the coast to prevent the French and other privateers from supplying Washington's rebels. Sequel to Stand into Danger (RC 49765). Some violence. 1977. Jason's Gold RC 50201 by Will Hobbs read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette When fifteen-year-old wanderer Jason Hawthorn decides to join the Klondike gold rush, he learns that his older brothers beat him to it. Jason spends a difficult year trying to find them, befriending writer Jack London and others along the way. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The King's Own RC 51072 by Frederick Marryat read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes William Seymour is raised--and orphaned--on a British navy ship, anointed a midshipman at an early age, and later impressed to help crew a smuggler. He comes to engage in battle with the French during a hurricane and to fall in love with an heiress. Some violence. 1830. Living on the Edge: Fiction by Peace Corps Writers RC 49291 edited by John Coyne read by Jeff Baker 3 cassettes Stories by seventeen authors who lived in cultures ranging from the Caribbean islands to Latin America, Africa, and Asia. They portray Americans abroad, host country nationals' reactions to Americans, and volunteers' experiences living in remote societies with different customs. 1999. Midshipman Bolitho: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 1 RC 49764 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Only sixteen but already a veteran of four years in the king's navy, Richard Bolitho joins his second ship in 1771. Its mission--to investigate the brutal slave trade on Africa's west coast--proves much more perilous than he expected. Prequel to Stand into Danger (RC 49765). Some violence. 1978. Mollie Peer; or, The Underground Adventure of the Moosepath League RC 50656 by Van Reid read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Portland, Maine; 1896. In this sequel to Cordelia Underwood (RC 48332), the Moosepath League gang comes to the rescue of society writer Mollie Peer, who has discovered that a little ragamuffin named Bird is being abused by a sinister character. From there the group stumbles upon a smuggling ring. 1999. Monsoon RC 49786 by Wilbur Smith read by David Hartley-Margolin 6 cassettes In this sequel to Birds of Prey (RC 48319) Hal Courtney takes three of his four sons on a voyage to deter a pirate from looting ships off the coast of Africa. The Courtneys meet disaster when the youngest is kidnapped by Arabs. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The Net RC 50230 by Rex Beach read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes American Norvin Blake arrives in Sicily to attend the wedding of his close friend, Martel Savigno, and learns that Martel has refused to bow down to the Mafioso responsible for his father's murder. Shockingly, Martel is killed, and his beautiful rich fianc‚e plans to avenge his death. Some violence. 1912. The New Lieutenant RC 48838 by Philip McCutchan read by John Lescault 2 cassettes This sequel to Second Mate (RC 46680) is set in the early days of World War I. Royal Navy lieutenant Tom Chatto is serving aboard a Q-ship, a merchant decoy designed to lure U-boats to the surface. When his senior officers are killed in action, Chatto must deliver his ship from harm's way. Strong language. 1996. Newton Forster; or, The Merchant Service RC 51071 by Frederick Marryat read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Young Newton Forster is impressed into the Royal Navy and endures sea battles, shipwrecks, and imprisonment before finding his niche with the British East India Company. He also discovers true love--but at the risk of losing an inheritance. Some violence. 1832. Pleasure of Believing RC 47644 by Anastasia Hobbet read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Roberta Shea has turned her family's Wyoming ranch into a wild bird rehabilitation center. Her neighbor, sheep rancher Carl Drummond, accidently poisons some eagles while trying to rid his ranch of predatory coyotes, initiating a clash between traditional ranchers and Roberta's environmentalist friends. Based on a similar 1971 event that led to the passage of the Endangered Species Act. 1997. A Prize for Princes RC 49773 by Rex Stout read by David Elias 2 cassettes American Richard Stetton rescues Aline Solini, a beautiful but evil woman, from a convent in a Balkan town that is overrun by conquering Turks in 1914. As Stetton falls in love with her, Aline tries to murder her Russian husband, who later pursues her relentlessly. First published as a serial. Some violence. 1994. The Queen of Attolia RC 51067 by Megan Whalen Turner read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Thief (RC 47183), the Queen of Attolia captures Eugenides, the official thief of Eddis. Although her severe punishment nearly breaks his spirit, he continues to love her throughout the ensuing political and military intrigues. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Rachel LeMoyne RC 49016 by Eileen Charbonneau read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Rachel LeMoyne, part Choctaw and raised by Presbyterian missionaries, travels to Ireland to deliver corn during the great famine. There she meets millwright Darragh Ronan and takes him to America as her husband. Back home, additional problems force them to flee along the Oregon Trail. For senior high readers. 1998. Riptide RC 49287 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes For three hundred years a deepwater cache of pirate treasure lying off the coast of Maine has defied repeated recovery attempts. Now a modern team of high-tech explorers sets out to defeat the booby-trapped fortress that surrounds the sunken fortune. Some strong language. 1998. The Scarlet Pimpernel RC 47449 by Baroness Orczy read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Europe, 1792. With the republican mob in frenzy, French aristocrats are being guillotined indiscriminately. A group of British adventurers, led by the mysterious "Scarlet Pimpernel," are spiriting innocent victims out of Paris. French agent Chauvelin arrives in England to discover the leader's true identity and enlists the help of a clever French beauty married to the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney. For senior high and older readers. 1905. Sloop of War: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 4 RC 49767 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes (Reissue) In 1778 Richard Bolitho takes command of the HMS Sparrow. He sails into the Atlantic, where he fights colonial rebels and deals with privateers, French warships, and a dangerously incompetent senior officer. Sequel to In Gallant Company (RC 49766). Some violence. 1972. Stand into Danger: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 2 RC 49765 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) As a third lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1774, eighteen- year-old Richard Bolitho is dispatched on a secret mission to the Caribbean. He faces the loss of a star-crossed love-- his first--as military life begins to mold him into a model officer. Sequel to Midshipman Bolitho (RC 49764). Some violence. 1980. Stonewall's Gold RC 49455 by Robert J. Mrazek read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Shenandoah Valley, Virginia; 1864. After fifteen-year-old Jamie Lockhart kills a Confederate intruder, he discovers a map leading to a cache of gold. As Jamie and his friends race to find the treasure, they must outwit other, more sinister seekers of the fortune. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1999. The Sunbird RC 49899 by Wilbur Smith read by Randy Wieck 4 cassettes (Reissue) Archaeologist Benjamin Kazin, his assistant Sally Benator, and their financier Louren Sturvesant venture to Botswana to uncover the ancient Carthaginian city of Opet. After becoming infected by a virus at the site, Sturvesant dies and Kazin falls into a coma wherein he relives the final days of the ancient civilization. Violence. 1972. Tarzan of the Apes RC 50056 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Lord and Lady Greystoke are cast ashore on the African coast after a shipboard mutiny. They later die in the jungle, but their infant son survives (nursed by a family of great apes) to become Tarzan. Originally published as a novel; subsequently became the first in the series. 1914. To Have and Have Not RC 48441 by Ernest Hemingway read by Conrad Feininger 1 cassette (Reissue) Harry Morgan tries to be an honest man, but in an effort to support his family and to stay in the upper fringes of the "have-nots," he earns money chartering his fast motorboat for fishing trips and running contraband between Key West and Cuba. His exploits bring him into dangerous waters. 1937. Treasures of the Sun: A South-Western Story RC 49674 by T.V. Olsen read by Michael Skinner 2 cassettes Christopher Fallon is engaged as a field guide by Sir Wilbur Tennington to travel to Peru in search of secret Incan treasure. Accompanying them are professor Luis Valera and his beautiful student, Marcelina O'Day. There they are plagued by bad weather, headhunters, and rival claimants. Some violence. 1998. The Voyage RC 50496 by Philip Caputo read by Brian Conn 4 cassettes Maine, June 1901. For reasons unknown to his three teenage sons, wealthy Cyrus Braithwaite orders the boys to board the family sloop and put to sea until September. During their eventful cruise south the young sailors encounter heavy weather, romance, and peril before reaching safe harbor. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Voyage: A Novel of 1896 RC 50128 by Sterling Hayden read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes (Reissue) The eventful story of Captain Pendleton's ill-starred voyage around Cape Horn to San Francisco on the windjammer "Neptune's Car." A shipping magnate's pampered daughter looks on as the maltreated, overworked crew is driven to mutiny. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1976. Wake of the Perdido Star RC 49698 by Gene Hackman and Daniel Lenihan read by Timothy Lynch 3 cassettes 1805. A swashbuckling tale about seventeen-year-old Jack O'Reilly, whose parents are murdered in Cuba where the family had planned to settle. Jack escapes the island on a ship, vowing someday to wreak vengeance. Three years later Jack, now a leader of pirates, returns to Cuba to make good on his pledge. Violence. 1999. Animals Pleasure of Believing RC 47644 by Anastasia Hobbet read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Roberta Shea has turned her family's Wyoming ranch into a wild bird rehabilitation center. Her neighbor, sheep rancher Carl Drummond, accidently poisons some eagles while trying to rid his ranch of predatory coyotes, initiating a clash between traditional ranchers and Roberta's environmentalist friends. Based on a similar 1971 event that led to the passage of the Endangered Species Act. 1997. Rover's Tales RC 48015 by Michael Z. Lewin read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Short stories about Rover, a stray dog, who loves the freedom of the street. In his travels Rover gives and receives advice from the other canines he encounters. He despises humans for their cruelty but learns how to use them. 1998. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Don't Let Me Die! RC 49843 by Lindsay Caldwell read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes After an automobile accident, high school student Lucy St. Cloud struggles with the realization that she may never walk again. Then she is jilted by her boyfriend and subjected to painful rehabilitation therapy, but finds diversion in chatting with someone she met online. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 1998. A House Divided RC 51038 by Catherine Cookson read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Blinded in World War II, twenty-nine-year-old Matthew Wallingham is having trouble adjusting to his disability. Compassionate young nurse Elizabeth Ducksworth helps him face his fears and eventually steals his heart. But both bring family problems to their relationship. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Safe at Second RC 49426 by Scott Johnson read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes High school junior Paulie's talented best friend Todd is being courted by pro baseball teams and plans to make avid baseball fan Paulie his personal assistant. When a line drive destroys Todd's eye, everyone thinks his baseball days are over--except Paulie. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Snow RC 50614 by Catherine Farnes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Stephanie, a visually impaired albino sixteen-year-old, moves to Colorado when her divorced parents reunite. Several Christian students who attend church with her recently converted father help her adjust to her new school. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Classics Anna Karenina RC 49499 by Leo Tolstoy read by Suzanne Toren 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) In the 1870s in Russia, Anna flaunts convention by having an adulterous affair with Count Vronsky. Preferring the allure of romance to her stifling marriage with Alexis Karenin, Anna's happiness disintegrates as she loses her peace of mind. Originally published in 1877. Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude. 1999. The Arabian Nights' Entertainments; or, The Book of a Thousand Nights and a Night RC 49951 read by John Horton 6 cassettes Centuries-old tales that circulated in Arabic long before they were translated into English by Victorian-era explorer Richard Burton in the 1880s. This Modern Library edition was compiled by Bennett Cerf as a representative selection of adventures that so enthralled King Shahryar he let his wife, Shahrazad, live to complete them, one by one. 1932. As I Lay Dying RC 49008 by William Faulkner read by Faith Potts 1 cassette (Reissue) The Bundrens, poor whites in Mississippi, face numerous obstacles as they trek across the countryside to deliver their mother's body for burial in her hometown. First published in 1930; this edition includes changes made by Noel Polk in 1985 based on the author's notes. 1930. The Call of the Wild RC 49486 by Jack London read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette (Reissue) Buck, a St. Bernard mix, is stolen and trained to be a sled dog in the Alaskan gold fields. Abused by both men and dogs, Buck learns to fight ruthlessly until he finds a master, John Thornton, whom he loves and respects. For senior high and older readers. 1903. Cannery Row RC 50061 by John Steinbeck read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette (Reissue) A happy-go-lucky colony of bums and ladies of easy virtue live on the Monterey, California, waterfront. They include Lee Chong the Chinese grocer, Doc the philosopher, Dora Flood the sporting-house owner, and Henri the painter. 1945. The Castle RC 49126 by Franz Kafka read by Randy Wieck 3 cassettes Land surveyor K. claims to be hired by the count of the nearby castle but is denied access to perform his job by a complicated and illogical bureaucratic system. An unfinished novel from 1926, newly translated by Mark Harman from the restored text of the Pasley German critical edition. 1998. The Charterhouse of Parma RC 49099 by Stendhal read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes (Reissue) Chronicles the adventures of young aristocratic Fabrizio del Dongo, who fights in Napoleon's army at Waterloo. Returning to the court at Parma, Italy, Fabrizio's political career is arranged by the intrigues of his aunt, the Duchess Sanseverina, and her lover Count Mosca. Originally published in French in 1839; newly translated by Richard Howard. 1999. Crime and Punishment RC 50147 by Fyodor Dostoevsky read by Fred Major 5 cassettes An impoverished student, Raskolnikov, convinces himself that he is above the law and murders an elderly pawnbroker. But his subsequent guilt is overwhelming. Acclaimed 1992 translation into English by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky from the 1866 Russian original. Some violence. 1993. Dead Souls RC 51078 by Nikolai Gogol read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov travels across the Russian countryside with a money-making scheme to buy up "dead souls"--deceased serfs still on the tax roll until the next census. When he is eventually arrested, his lawyer mounts an unusual defense. A satire originally published in 1842, newly translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. 1996. East of Eden RC 49676 by John Steinbeck read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes (Reissue) This saga of two California families spans from the post- Civil War era to the end of World War I. The Trasks, a mixture of gentleness and brutality, contrast with the Hamiltons, the author's own forebears, a well-adjusted, more tranquil family. 1952. A Farewell to Arms RC 49506 by Ernest Hemingway read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Romance between American lieutenant Frederic Henry in the ambulance service in Italy during World War I and the English nurse Catherine Barkley, who tends him when he is wounded. When Catherine becomes pregnant, she refuses to marry Frederic. 1929. For Whom the Bell Tolls RC 49108 by Ernest Hemingway read by Lindsay Ellison 4 cassettes (Reissue) American Robert Jordan has joined the Republicans fighting against the Fascists during the Spanish civil war. He is on a mission to destroy a strategically located bridge with the help of a band of guerillas. At their camp he falls in love with Maria, a young torture victim. Some violence. 1940. Go Down, Moses RC 49005 by William Faulkner read by Michael Skinner 3 cassettes (Reissue) Seven stories first published in 1942, with an updated introduction by Stanley Crouch and an added biographical note. Each selection deals at least indirectly with one family in Jefferson, Mississippi. Unifying themes are the changing relationships between racial groups and their attitudes toward the land they inhabit. 1996. Jane Eyre RC 47868 by Charlotte Bront‰ read by Jennifer Mendenhall 4 cassettes (Reissue) Nineteenth-century English novel about a plain and intelligent woman who becomes the governess at an estate, is caught up in the mysteries of the manor, and falls in love with the master of the house. 1847. Lost Horizon RC 51095 by James Hilton read by David Cutler 2 cassettes (Reissue) Classic utopian adventure fantasy. One of four Western passengers abducted during an airplane hijacking from Baskul, Hugh Conway, recounts the group's sojourn at the mysterious lamasery of Shangri-La in the mountains of Tibet. Hugh describes Shangri-La's unusual inhabitants and their quest, and the feelings of peace and contentment he enjoyed there. 1933. Madame Bovary: Life in a Country Town RC 49192 by Gustave Flaubert read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes (Reissue) A young middle-class Frenchwoman, Emma Bovary, is bored with her husband (an inept doctor) and their country existence. Her romantic fantasies lead her astray, into adultery and self-destruction. Translated by Gerard Hopkins. Originally published in 1857. 1981. The Magic Mountain RC 48618 by Thomas Mann read by Faith Potts 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Recounts the formative years of young Hans Castorp, who travels to Davos, Switzerland, for a three-week visit with his cousin Joachim Ziemssen. Instead, Hans finds himself spending seven introspective years at the tuberculosis sanatorium. New translation of Der Zauberberg, published in 1924 by the 1929 Nobel Prize winner. 1924. Of Mice and Men RC 48515 by John Steinbeck read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette (Reissue) A tale of the far-reaching bonds of friendship between two itinerant ranch workers: George, the more levelheaded, and Lennie, more dependent. Their dream of owning a small farm is doomed by Lennie's unintentional overuse of his physical strength and George's honorable attempt to resolve the problem it causes. Some strong language. 1937. The Pastures of Heaven RC 48094 by John Steinbeck read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Collection of interrelated short stories forming a novel about the residents of "Las Pasturas del Cielo." Originally written in 1932 and set in the late 1920s, these stories are connected to each other through the Munroe family and show the development of the valley and its residents. 1932. The Pearl RC 50037 by John Steinbeck read by Bob Askey 1 cassette (Reissue) A folktale of lower California is the basis for this narrative about Kino, a simple fisherman, who finds an enormous pearl that promises to provide for all his family's needs. When it brings nothing but misfortune, Kino throws it back into the sea and resumes his difficult way of life. 1945. Rebecca RC 48914 by Daphne du Maurier read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes (Reissue) Rebecca, the glamorous mistress of a great English estate, died eight months before Maxim de Winter brought a young and frightened second wife to live there. Mystery, intrigue, and violence eventually reveal the circumstances surrounding Rebecca's death. 1938. The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings RC 47488 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Palmer 4 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Two Towers (RC 47487), Frodo and Sam bear the Ring to Mount Doom. The War of the Rings, fought between the forces for good and the Dark Lord of evil, is ended. 1954. Sartoris RC 50802 by William Faulkner read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Sartoris returns to Jefferson, Mississippi, after his brother's death in World War I. Desolated by this and the loss of his wife and infant son, he becomes reckless and wild. 1929. The Scarlet Letter: A Romance RC 48457 by Nathaniel Hawthorne read by Ian Reed 2 cassettes (Reissue) Symbolic novel set in Puritan New England traces the effects of sin on people's lives. Hester Prynne is forced to display her transgression openly in the form of a scarlet letter "A" for adultery. Her husband is obsessed with revenge, and her lover, a minister, conceals his guilt and shame. 1850. The Scarlet Pimpernel RC 47449 by Baroness Orczy read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Europe, 1792. With the republican mob in frenzy, French aristocrats are being guillotined indiscriminately. A group of British adventurers, led by the mysterious "Scarlet Pimpernel," are spiriting innocent victims out of Paris. French agent Chauvelin arrives in England to discover the leader's true identity and enlists the help of a clever French beauty married to the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney. For senior high and older readers. 1905. The Sound and the Fury RC 49885 by William Faulkner read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1928 Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, the Compson brothers--Quentin, Jason, and the "idiot" son Benjy--narrate events that trace the gradual disintegration of the family and include the ostracism of their wanton sister, Caddy. 1929. A Tale of Two Cities RC 49497 by Charles Dickens read by John Horton 3 cassettes (Reissue) Englishman Sydney Carton and Frenchman Charles Darnay, who bear a strong physical resemblance to each other, love the same woman, Lucie Manette. The sacrifice by Carton for his friends is the climax of this story set in late-eighteenth- century London and Paris during the French Revolution. 1859. Tarzan of the Apes RC 50056 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Lord and Lady Greystoke are cast ashore on the African coast after a shipboard mutiny. They later die in the jungle, but their infant son survives (nursed by a family of great apes) to become Tarzan. Originally published as a novel; subsequently became the first in the series. 1914. The Trial RC 49000 by Franz Kafka read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes (Reissue) On his thirtieth birthday, Josef K., a conscientious bank official, is arrested in his lodgings on unstated charges. He is constantly thwarted in his attempts to clarify his situation even in court. A new translation by Breon Mitchell based on the restored 1914 text. 1998. Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life among the Lowly RC 50070 by Harriet Beecher Stowe read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes (Reissue) First published in 1852, abolitionist Stowe depicts the moral injustice of slavery and the evils of materialism. Tom saves little Eva's life, and years later she tries to help him gain his freedom. Eventually, Tom's protection of runaway Eliza costs him his life at the hands of the brutal ex-Yankee Simon Legree. 1965. The Web and the Rock RC 50278 by Thomas Wolfe read by L.J. Ganser 6 cassettes (Reissue) Wolfe continues the autobiographical cycle of novels begun in Look Homeward, Angel (RC 37655) and Of Time and the River (RC 48934). Published posthumously, this story follows George Webber, from his childhood in North Carolina through his college years, his travels in Europe, and his love affair in New York City. Some strong language. 1937. Family Angel Fire RC 49893 by Ron Franscell read by John Polk 2 cassettes Twenty-four years after the reported death of his war correspondent brother Daniel, Cassidy McLeod receives a call that will forever change his life; Daniel has been found alive in Vietnam. When the much-changed man returns home, the joyful reunion soon turns somber. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Before You Sleep RC 50816 by Linn Ullmann read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Waiting for an overdue update on her sister's attempt to reconcile with her husband, Karin recounts the story of three generations of their Norwegian family and its eccentric women. The setting is Oslo and New York, and Karin's humorous fantasy life colors the telling. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Dead above Ground RC 50308 by Jervey Tervalon read by Dolores King-Williams 2 cassettes New Orleans, 1946. Mixed-blood teenager Lita Du Champ learns all of the family secrets when her married sister falls for a gangster and pimp with a long-standing grudge against her mother, Helen. Suddenly Lita and Helen are fighting for the family's very survival. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Desert Crop RC 48491 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes 1880s England. Young Daniel Stewart's life changes when his widowed father marries a distant Irish cousin, Moira Conelly. Over the years the cheerful Moira has many children while the father squanders their money. When his father dies, Daniel assumes the leadership of the family, falls in love with the wrong girl, and continues farming. 1997. Don't Look and It Won't Hurt RC 50004 by Richard Peck read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Carol Peterson, middle daughter of a single mother, gets the responsibilities while her older sister enjoys freedom and popularity. But Carol's difficulties also mature her so she is better able to help and understand her family. Basis for the movie Gas Food Lodging. For junior and senior high readers. 1972 Empress of the Splendid Season RC 50057 by Oscar Hijuelos read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes The dreams and setbacks of a Cuban American family in New York City. Raul pledges to provide for Lydia, his bride and empress of the splendid season of love. But when heart disease incapacitates Raul, highborn Lydia must support the family as a cleaning woman. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Flora's Suitcase RC 48654 by Dalia Rabinovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Flora Grossenberg reluctantly agrees to move from Cincinnati to Colombia, South America, with her new husband, David, and baby. They intend to join David's large Russian emigr‚ clan, but the Grossenbergs' feuds soon overwhelm Flora, who demands her own house. Gradually she attempts to adapt to her new surroundings. 1998. The Girl Death Left Behind RC 49146 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Jill Fox 1 cassette When fourteen-year-old Beth's entire family is killed in a car accident, she has to live with her aunt and uncle and spoiled cousin Terri in another state. Beth misses her family and friends terribly, but with help she learns to cope while never forgetting. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Good Children RC 48428 by Kate Wilhelm read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes After their father dies and their mother sinks into a deep depression, the four McNair children learn to fend for themselves. When they find their mother dead one day, they keep it a secret in order to stay together. For eight years they continue without her. Some strong language. 1998. Green City in the Sun RC 49294 by Barbara Wood read by Ilona Dulaski 5 cassettes American Dr. Deborah Treverton returns to her native land of Nairobi, Kenya, after a fifteen-year absence. Deborah had deserted her fianc‚ to escape from her infamous family's secrets, but now her African American grandmother, a medicine woman, is dying and Deborah wants to confront the past. Some violence. 1988. Her Son's Wife RC 50135 by Dorothy Canfield read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Mrs. Bascomb has lived alone for several years when her son writes that he is bringing his new wife home--to his mother's house. Mrs. Bascomb's peaceful life is soon shattered, as she tries to accept (and control) a woman who is not her idea of the right one for her son. 1926. In a Land of Plenty RC 48695 by Tim Pears read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes A family saga of more than forty years. After their wedding in 1952, Charles and Mary Freeman move into Hillmorton Manor in the heart of England. Their home soon fills with four children, a nanny, servants, and an occasional relative. Generations advance, and the configuration of people changes. Then tragedy strikes. Strong language. 1997. In the Family Way: An Urban Comedy RC 50741 by Lynne Sharon Schwartz read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Tenants of a New York apartment owned by aging Anna include her daughters, Bea and May; Bea's first husband, Roy; and Roy's second wife, Serena, now May's lover. When Roy reluctantly agrees to impregnate Serena, two other members of the convoluted family also become pregnant. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. The Last Life RC 49303 by Claire Messud read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Sagesse LaBasse, fifteen, lives in France where her exiled Algerian family owns a hotel. One night her grandfather loses control and shoots at a group of boisterous teenagers. The family, which also includes her handicapped brother, American mother, and harried father, slowly disintegrates. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Loose Lips RC 49910 by Rita Mae Brown read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Sisters Julia Ellen and Louise Hunsenmeir of Runnymede, Maryland, are always fighting. On April 7, 1941, they have a brawl that causes almost four hundred dollars' worth of damage to Cadwalder's drugstore. To help pay for the repairs, the two women open a beauty salon that becomes "Gossip Central." Some strong language. 1999. Mountain Time RC 50449 by Ivan Doig read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Environmental reporter Mitch Rozier and caterer Lexa McCaskill, both Montana natives, are living together frugally but happily in Seattle when Mitch's dying father summons them home. Along with Lexa's photographer sister, Mariah, they must confront their memories, their disappointments, and the wilderness. Sequel to Ride with Me, Mariah Montana (RC 32683). 1999. Nobody Else Has to Know RC 50659 by Ingrid Tomey read by John Polk 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Webb talks his doting grandfather into letting him drive and then crashes the car, seriously injuring a little girl. Later his grandfather claims to have been the driver, and Webb, not remembering the accident, at first believes him. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Odd Sea RC 48611 by Frederick Reiken read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes When his older brother, Ethan, vanishes near their home, fourteen-year-old Philip sets out to probe the boy's mysterious disappearance. As he retraces Ethan's past, Philip uncovers his brother's secret life, including his love affair with a woman twice his age. 1998. Of Time and the River: A Legend of Man's Hunger in His Youth RC 48934 by Thomas Wolfe read by John Stratton 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) In this sequel to Look Homeward, Angel (RC 37655) Eugene Gant leaves his North Carolina home and scattered, lonely family to experience a new life elsewhere. His travels take him to Boston, New York, and Europe. Includes a 1999 introduction by Pat Conroy. Some strong language. 1935. One Last Dance RC 49083 by Eileen Goudge read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes When adulterous Dr. Seagrave is killed by his wife, their daughter Alex (realtor) is horrified that her sisters, Daphne (novelist) and Kitty (cafe owner), try to save their mother. Romance eventually helps all three women cope with the tragedy. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. A Painted House RC 51331 by John Grisham read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Arkansas, 1952. Seven-year-old Luke Chandler, who lives with his parents and grandparents in a house that has never been painted, recounts the events during cotton-picking season. As Luke faces the daily grind of harvesting, he witnesses a murder, a birth, and a storm that changes his family's life. Some violence. Bestseller 2001. Picking Up the Pieces RC 49097 by Mary Sheepshanks read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes After being widowed for a year, Kate Rendlesham decides to change her life. She finds a new house, a career, and a lover, and refuses to let her mother-in-law or daughter Joanna run her life. Meanwhile, Joanna learns to work on her marriage and her relationship with her daughter, Harriet. 1997. A Quiet Strength: A Prairie Legacy, Volume 3 RC 49959 by Janette Oke read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In this sequel to A Searching Heart (RC 47433) Virginia and Jonathan marry, and Virginia looks forward to a quiet wedded life. But trials and disappointments await the couple as first Jonathan's grandmother moves in, then the troubled daughter of Virginia's dear friend Jenny. For senior high and older readers. 1999. The Romance Reader RC 47453 by Pearl Abraham read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Rachel, the oldest child in a strict Chassidic family, longs to experience the real world--like the one in the romance novels she sneaks into the house. As she grows up, she dares to try new things, embarrassing her family. Seeking freedom, Rachel, at seventeen, agrees to an arranged marriage. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1995. The Sandglass RC 49875 by Romesh Gunesekera read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes A tale of two rival Sri Lankan families, Ducal and Vatunas. Traces the origins of their three-generation feud from the 1940s, when Jason Ducal craftily undercut the business of the entrepreneurial Vatunas patriarch. Describes the tragic human cost of inherited hatred. 1998. Somewhere Lies the Moon RC 50383 by Kathryn Lynn Davis read by Patricia Kilgarriff 5 cassettes Scotland, 1993. Eva Crawford inexplicably refuses a marriage proposal. Her ancestral journals seem to be pulling her into the past and in a series of flashbacks Eva relates with family matriarch Mairi Rose and her half-sisters Ailsa, Genevra, and Lian. Sequel to All We Hold Dear (RC 44911). 1999. Spencer's Mountain RC 45671 by Earl Hamner Jr. read by Peg Gilleland 2 cassettes (Reissue) Recounts a year in the life of the Spencer family, who live in the foothills of Virginia, and especially that of Clay- Boy, as he prepares to leave Spencer's Mountain for his first year of college. 1961. Strawberries in the Sea: Lovers Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 49923 by Elisabeth Ogilvie read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) After Rosa Fleming's husband deserts her, she returns to the isolated fishing village of Bennett's Island, Maine, to run the family's lobster business and, she hopes, to restore her self-confidence. Once there, she reconnects with friends from her past--including Edwin, a deaf artist. Sequel to The Seasons Hereafter (RC 49922). 1973. Tidings of Comfort and Joy RC 48425 by T. Davis Bunn read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette It was supposed to be a wonderful Christmas in Hawaii for fourteen-year-old Marissa and her family. But she has come down with a mysterious illness and must spend the holiday with Gran. As they come to terms with the change in their plans, Gran tells Marissa about a Christmas many years before. 1997. Tune In Anytime RC 49695 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Sophie Olivette feels as if she is living in a soap opera when her father comes home with her sister's college roommate and announces that they are getting married. Her self-absorbed mom is of little help, so Sophie seeks solace with the stolid family of a classmate. For senior high readers. 1999. The Vision of Emma Blau RC 50453 by Ursula Hegi read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Multigenerational family saga follows Stefan Blau, who at thirteen comes to America from Germany to fulfill a dream. His development of an opulent apartment building on the shore of a New Hampshire lake dominates his family life. His granddaughter, Emma, shares his obsession. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Wickford Point RC 50137 by John P. Marquand read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes (Reissue) A chronicle of everyday life in the old Brill homestead at Wickford Point, north of Boston. The stories of the members of this self-satisfied family are told by a cousin, Jim Calder, who is loyal but determined to remain outside the circle of their smothering interdependence. 1939. Wish You Well RC 51202 by David Baldacci read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes In 1940 a happy family outing turns to tragedy when their car overturns, killing the father and leaving the mother incapacitated. The two children, Lou and Oz, take her to great-grandmother Louisa's rural Virginia home, where the New York City kids face difficult adjustments. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Fantasy Angel Fire East RC 51171 by Terry Brooks read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes John Ross continues his mission to defeat the Void and save the world's future. Ross's hope lies in the recent birth of a gypsy morph and in having the support of Nest Freemark, a woman with magical powers. Sequel to A Knight of the Word (RC 50963). 1999. The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: The Fiftieth Anniversary Anthology RC 50452 edited by Edward L. Ferman and Gordon Van Gelder read by John Polk 3 cassettes Twenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the magazine known as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science fiction to fairy tales, from alternate histories to supernatural horror tales, they include award winners by Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers, Ursula Le Guin, and Elizabeth Hand. 1999. Black Light RC 50493 by Elizabeth Hand read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes At age twelve, Lit observed a grotesque painting at the mansion of her godfather, Axel Kern. Now seventeen, Lit anticipates attending a lavish Halloween party at Kern's, but she is unprepared for the dark forces that will be at work there. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. Blackmantle: A Triumph; a Book of the Keltiad RC 49594 by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Orphaned at birth, Athlyn--known to all as Blackmantle-- grows up to become queen. But she must risk all to retrieve her beloved Morric, poisoned by a vengeful former love Amzalsun‰a. Sequel to The Throne of Scone...(RC 41301). 1997. A Clash of Kings: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2 RC 49913 by George R.R. Martin read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes In this sequel to A Game of Thrones (RC 45742) a state of hostility prevails as six contenders vie for dominance over the kingdom following the death of Lord Eddard Stark. Families are torn asunder in relentless internecine combat over the throne. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. The Demon Apostle: DemonWars, Volume 3 RC 49339 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes Believing the demon dactyl has finally been destroyed, Elbryan and Pony travel around Corona hoping to restore peace to the land. But they soon discover the demon has survived and now manifests himself in the person of Father Abbot Markwart and other Albellican monks. Sequel to The Demon Spirit (RC 49338). 1999. The Demon Awakens: DemonWars, Volume 1 RC 49337 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes In Corona the demon dactyl awakens after years of slumber and begins destroying the people. The only survivors, Elbryan and Pony, are separated in the attack. Reunited years later and aided by an ex-monk who has collected magical gemstones, they begin hunting down the demon. Prequel to The Demon Spirit (RC 49338). 1996. The Demon Spirit: DemonWars, Volume 2 RC 49338 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes In this sequel to The Demon Awakens (RC 49337), Elbryan and Pony realize that although Avelyn sacrificed his life to destroy the demon dactyl, the demon's powers have not completely vanished. The demon's spirit now dwells within Father Abbot Markwart. Some violence. 1998. The Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon RC 49811 by Anne McCaffrey read by J.P. Linton 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) It has been years since the dreaded "threads" descended on Pern, and the inhabitants, busy with daily pursuits, no longer worry about the danger. Now, with only a few dragons left who can take to the skies and destroy the threads, they suddenly begin falling again. For senior high and older readers. 1988. Dragonshadow RC 50394 by Barbara Hambly read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Although Jenny Waynest returned to human form and married Lord John Aversin at the end of Dragonsbane (RC 26667), she retained some magical powers. Those abilities prove useful when dragons begin stalking the homeland--first an illusionary dragon, then a real one. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Dragonslayer's Return: Spearwielder's Tale, Volume 3 RC 49590 by R.A. Salvatore read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Gary Leger returned to Earth from Faerie several years ago and married Diane. But when his father dies, Gary longs to return to the land of Faerie with his wife. And the sprites of Faerie long for his return as war looms on the horizon. Sequel to The Dragon's Dagger (RC 40621). 1995. Druids RC 49495 by Morgan Llywelyn read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Celtic Gaul. At fifteen Ainvar begins his initiation into druid society. He is dispatched with young warrior Vercingetorix to the Roman-occupied territory to spy on the enemy. Later the united Celtic tribes advance to rout the Romans. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1991. Eric: A Discworld Novel RC 50953 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Eric, fourteen, is an inept sorcerer with three aspirations: to be immortal, to rule the world, and to have a beautiful girl love him. Hoping to have his desires granted, Eric conjures up the wizard Rincewind and soon wishes he had never been born. For senior high and older readers. 1990. The Face of Apollo: Book of the Gods, Volume 1 RC 49937 by Fred Saberhagen read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes In a battle between ancient classical gods, Apollo is killed and a young woman, Sal, carries off his face. Just before she dies, Sal entrusts her treasure to fifteen-year-old Jeremy Redthorn, a farm laborer. Soon Jeremy's life is transformed. Prequel to Ariadne's Web (RC 49938). For senior high and older readers. 1998. Heartfire: The Tales of Alvin Maker, Volume 5 RC 49667 by Orson Scott Card read by John Polk 3 cassettes As the seventh son of a seventh son, Alvin knows his destiny is to build the Crystal City. He journeys to New England believing that someone there knows where the city is to be built. Meanwhile, Alvin's wife travels south to promote the abolition of slavery. Sequel to Alvin Journeyman (RC 41189). 1998. The History of Our World beyond the Wave: A Fantasy RC 50729 by R.E. Klein read by Fred Major 1 cassette Paul Sant is in the process of buying a surf mat when the entire earth is suddenly covered by a giant tidal wave. He survives with just a few others to form a new nonviolent community in a world that has changed completely. Then the devil shows up. 1998. Household Gods RC 50146 by Judith Tarr and Harry Turtledove read by Madelyn Buzzard 5 cassettes Nicole, a harried lawyer and single mother, wishes on a plaque of Roman gods that she could live in a simpler time. The gods comply by sending her back to second-century Roman- controlled Austria to assume the life of a tavern keeper. After pestilence, starvation, invasion, and filth, Nicole is overwhelmed. 1999. Ilse Witch: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 1 RC 51015 by Terry Brooks read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes In this first book of a new Shannara saga, a mortally wounded elf is found carrying two items--a bracelet and a mysterious map. Only Walker Boh can decipher the chart, and he must do so before the Ilse Witch steals it. Some violence. Bestseller 2000. In Legend Born RC 50667 by Laura Resnick read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes The Silerians have been oppressed by the Valdani for centuries, but now a peasant begins fighting back with the help of a recently returned Silerian soldier. However, the warrior has another powerful enemy: the magical waterlord society, which has long sought his head. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Interesting Times: A Novel of Discworld RC 49507 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Reluctantly transported to the Counterweight Continent, where a new emperor is being chosen, Rincewind the Wizzard finds his friend Cohen the Barbarian. Together they proceed on a mission to the Forbidden City. Some strong language. 1994. Into the Forest RC 49555 by Jean Hegland read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The survival tale of two orphaned teenage sisters, who forage in the California wilderness after a distant war disrupts the social order. Describes their adjustment to conditions of danger and privation, childbirth, and their eventual coming to terms with life in the forest. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Jingo: A Discworld Novel RC 49216 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes When an island surfaces in the sea between Ankh-Morpork and Klatch, which have been at peace for nearly a century, both countries claim it. Though Ankh-Morpork has no standing army and has been selling weapons to Klatch for years, the only resort is war. Some strong language. 1997. The Key of the Keplian: Witch World RC 50243 by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Eleeri--part Native American, part Celtic--is fifteen when her grandfather dies, and she must flee to save her life. She travels the path of the gone-before-ones and eventually finds herself in a new land. There she rescues two Keplians- -a mare and her foal--and finds love. 1995. A Knight of the Word RC 50963 by Terry Brooks read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes In this sequel to Running with the Demon (RC 46826), John Ross seeks relief from his constant missions by renouncing his role as a Knight of the Word. It is up to college coed Nest Freemark, whom Ross once helped, to keep him focused on assisting others. 1998. Maskerade: A Novel of Discworld RC 49201 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Corpulent Agnes Nitt auditions at the Ankh-Morpork Opera House. Although untrained, her amazing voice earns her a place in the chorus and a room in the opera house. While living there she learns about the legendary figure haunting it and relies for help on two witches from her hometown. 1995. Muse of Art: Geodyssey, Volume 4 RC 50454 by Piers Anthony read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes The story of humanity is told through the experiences of a single family reincarnated throughout history. Focuses on aspects of the arts--healing, drama, storytelling, and seduction, among others. Cautions that the same gifts and instincts that developed civilization could also cause its destruction. Sequel to Hope of Earth (RC 45123). Descriptions of sex. 1999. My Son, the Wizard: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 5 RC 48841 by Christopher Stasheff read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Secular Wizard (RC 48840), Matt travels home to New Jersey, finds his hometown greatly changed, and decides to bring his parents back with him to Merovence. There they help Matt and Queen Alisande fight off the conquest-hungry Moors and a cunning wizard. 1997. The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings RC 47488 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Palmer 4 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Two Towers (RC 47487), Frodo and Sam bear the Ring to Mount Doom. The War of the Rings, fought between the forces for good and the Dark Lord of evil, is ended. 1954. Roc and a Hard Place RC 50124 by Piers Anthony read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Demoness Metria has a problem that only the good magician Humfrey can help her solve. But before Humfrey will help her, she must gather together a group of people to serve as jurors in the trial of Roxanne Roc, a bird charged with an improbable offense. 1995. Scent of Magic RC 49889 by Andre Norton read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Following her parents' deaths, Willadene is apprenticed to a relative as a scullery maid. Blessed with a keen sense of smell that enables her to distinguish good from evil scents, Willadene soon goes to work for Halwice, the Herbmistress, and becomes enmeshed in a deadly web of intrigue. 1998. The Secular Wizard: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 4 RC 48840 by Christopher Stasheff read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes The kingdom of Latruria, once ruled by a king attuned with the devil, is now ruled by his grandson, King Boncorro, who treats his subjects well. Meanwhile, unrest is brewing among the inhabitants of Merovence, and Lord Wizard Matt Mantrell of Merovence travels to Latruria to investigate conditions there. Sequel to The Witch Doctor (RC 48661). 1994. Shiva 3000 RC 50419 by Jan Lars Jensen read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes In a future India, Rakesh, a young Hindu, is following his dharma--to kill the Baboon Warrior who, revered as a hero, must be destroyed for ravishing Rakesh's intended bride, a princess. Rakesh is accompanied on his journey by Vasant, who has a different mission. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Something Wicked This Way Comes RC 50233 by Ray Bradbury read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes (Reissue) Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade, both thirteen, are fascinated by the carnival that comes to their small town. But after a series of frightening events, the boys realize there is something sinister about the show and its owner. 1962. Soul of the Fire: The Sword of Truth, Book 5 RC 49220 by Terry Goodkind read by Nick Sullivan 5 cassettes When Mother Confessor Kahlan Amnell used a spell to save Richard Cypher, Lord Rahl, in Temple of the Winds (RC 41105), she unleashed the evil powers of the chimes. Now married, Kahlan and Richard must hunt the chimes and prevent them from removing all magic from the world. Violence. 1999. Stardust RC 49777 by Neil Gaiman read by George Holmes 2 cassettes The town of Wall in rural England borders on a bewitched meadow inhabited by Faeries. At a festival, Dunstan Thorn, of Wall, mates with a Faerie lass and produces a son, Tristran. Years later, Tristran promises his intended to retrieve a fallen star and embarks on an arduous quest. Some violence. 1999. Storm Breaking: The Mage Storms, Book 3 RC 48535 by Mercedes Lackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Conclusion to the Mage Storms trilogy. Former enemies join forces to resolve their mutual problem, which entails a quest to Urtho's Tower for secrets from the past. Will a new system of magic be found in time to counter another assault? Sequel to Storm Rising (RC 42124). 1996. Threshold RC 49835 by Bill Myers read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Indiana blue-collar worker Brandon Martus is struggling to get past his grief over the deaths of his father and sister after an auto accident in which Brandon was the driver. Brandon's newfound prescience is dismissed as guilt over the tragedy, until a neurobiologist discovers paranormal causes. 1997. A Time of Omens: A Novel of the Westlands RC 48549 by Katharine Kerr read by Fred Major 3 cassettes The quest begun in A Time of Exile (RC 44485) continues. Jill tries to understand an inscription in a ring belonging to Rhodry. And Rhodry, disguised as a member of the silver daggers, travels to Deverry to claim his throne. But a war looms on the horizon. Some violence and some strong language. 1992. To Visit the Queen RC 50654 by Diane Duane read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Book of Night with Moon (RC 47393), feline wizards Rhiow, Arhu, and Urruah are sent into the London underground to foil a plot by the evil Lone Power, who plans to assassinate Queen Victoria and start a nuclear war. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Visitors from Oz: The Wild Adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodman RC 50225 by Martin Gardner read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette For the centennial of L. Frank Baum's story about Oz, Hollywood mogul Sam Gold decides to produce it as a musical film. At Gold's behest Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodman show up in New York City, where they encounter mayor Giuliani, Oprah Winfrey, and others. 1998. The Witch Doctor: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 3 RC 48661 by Christopher Stasheff read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes In this sequel to The Oathbound Wizard (RC 44133), Matt Mantrell vanishes, leaving behind his precious scrap of parchment. His friend Saul Bremener examines the paper and another piece he also finds. Soon Saul is involved in a search that takes him into a world of magic and danger where he appears to be a wizard. 1994. A Wizard in Bedlam: The Rogue Wizard, Book 2 RC 48801 by Christopher Stasheff read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Over five centuries ago a revolt by the churls on Planet Melange failed. Now they are planning another revolt, and this time they will be led by churl Dirk Dulain, who, upon returning to the planet, gains the aid of the Giant Gar. Sequel to A Wizard in Mind (RC 48800). Some strong language. 1979. A Wizard in Chaos: The Rogue Wizard, Book 5 RC 48804 by Christopher Stasheff read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes As Magnus D'Armand (Gar Pike) and Dirk Dulaine continue their quest of bringing justice to oppressed people, they visit a planet that has no central government. The planet has developed into a primitive feudal system in which landowners war against each other. Sequel to A Wizard in Peace (RC 48803). 1997. A Wizard in Midgard: The Rogue Wizard, Book 6 RC 51064 by Christopher Stasheff read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Using the name Gar Pike, Magnus d'Armand continues his mission to bring justice to oppressed people. In Midgard, where giants and dwarfs are brutally ruled by the normal- size people, Gar meets Alea Larsdatter, an orphan slave with telepathic potential. Sequel to A Wizard in Chaos (RC 48804). Some violence. 1998. A Wizard in Mind: The Rogue Wizard, Book 1 RC 48800 by Christopher Stasheff read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Magnus D'Armand, son of the Warlock of Gramarye, is a secret wizard wanting to outshine his father. After consulting with the brain of his spaceship, Magnus, disguised as Gar Pike, travels to Petrarch where the civilization needs help in fighting off a group of warring princes. Prequel to A Wizard in Bedlam (RC 48801). 1995. A Wizard in Peace: The Rogue Wizard, Book 4 RC 48803 by Christopher Stasheff read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes On their latest quest to bring justice to the oppressed, Magnus D'Armand (Gar) and Dirk Dulaine travel to a planet of which little is known. This time they are up against a stern Protector who has such power over his subjects that he seems to control their very thoughts. Sequel to A Wizard in War (RC 48802). 1996. A Wizard in War: The Rogue Wizard, Book 3 RC 48802 by Christopher Stasheff read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes As Magnus D'Armand, known as Gar, continues his quest to help people living under oppressive governments, he travels to Planet Maltroit with his new friend Dirk Dulaine. Here they come upon Coll, a serf being pursued by nobles because he dared to defend his sister's honor. Sequel to A Wizard in Bedlam (RC 48801). 1994. Zombie Lover RC 48980 by Piers Anthony read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Breanna of the Black Wave has a talent to see in darkness, which she uses to explore Xanth. Unwittingly she draws the attention of Xeth, king of the zombies, who wants her to be his queen. Fleeing from him and the zombie pursuers leads Breanna on many adventures. 1998. Folk Tales The Arabian Nights' Entertainments; or, The Book of a Thousand Nights and a Night RC 49951 read by John Horton 6 cassettes Centuries-old tales that circulated in Arabic long before they were translated into English by Victorian-era explorer Richard Burton in the 1880s. This Modern Library edition was compiled by Bennett Cerf as a representative selection of adventures that so enthralled King Shahryar he let his wife, Shahrazad, live to complete them, one by one. 1932. Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland RC 50702 edited by W.B. Yeats read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes A collection of folk tales, songs, poems, and legends gathered by Yeats and first published separately as Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry in 1888 and Irish Fairy Tales in 1892. The cast of characters includes fairies, leprechauns, pookas, ghosts, witches, giants, and royalty. 1973. Spiders in the Hairdo: Modern Urban Legends RC 49805 retold by David Holt and Bill Mooney read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Modern day folktales usually attributed to a friend of a friend and believed to be true. Includes the case of the dog from Mexico that turns out to be a rat, spiders in the beehive hairdo, and alligators in the sewers. For senior high and older readers. 1999. General Anil's Ghost RC 50089 by Michael Ondaatje read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Representing the Centre for Human Rights, Anil Tissera, a forensic pathologist, arrives in Sri Lanka, her birthplace, to investigate reports of political mass murders. Her task is complicated by uncertainty over the trustworthiness of her government-appointed counterpart, Sarath Diyasena, an archaeologist. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Bonfire RC 50221 by Dorothy Canfield read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Nurse Anna Craft returns to her Vermont village of Clifford after spending two years working in Paris. Her half-brother, Anson, now a doctor, is determined to pay Anna back for supporting him. Young Lixlie, shunned by most of the villagers, and disfigured Father Kirby play prominent roles in their lives. 1933. Breakfast on Pluto RC 50615 by Patrick McCabe read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette The memoirs of Patrick "Pussy" Braden, a transvestite prostitute born in Tyreelin, Ireland, written at the behest of his prison psychiatrist. Records Paddy's brutally comic adventures in London in the 1970s, with an I.R.A. bombing campaign in full swing. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998. Chocolat RC 49086 by Joanne Harris read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes On the first Sunday in Lent, newcomers Vianne Rocher and her young daughter Anouk open a chocolate shop, La C‚leste Praline, near the church in a small French village. Priest Monsieur Reynaud and Mademoiselle Rocher compete for the townspeople's attention. 1999. The Devil's Carousel RC 48995 by Jeff Torrington read by David Cutler 1 cassette The assembly line workers at Scotland's Centaur Car Company are a varied lot. New employee Steve Laker is appalled at the working conditions. Wormsley leaves work not feeling well and dies on the way home, and Curly Brogan fakes his own death to get a few days off. Some strong language. 1996. Duluth RC 49389 by Gore Vidal read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Satirical novel zeros in on the pop culture of the typical American city. Includes parodies of television, politics, romance novels, science fiction movies, and racial stereotypes. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1983. England, England RC 49553 by Julian Barnes read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes In this satire on corporate ambition gone astray, venture capitalist Sir Jack Pitman plans to build a theme park celebrating England's past. England, England will be built on the Isle of Wight and encapsulate Britain's best-known landmarks. Pitman's consultant, Martha Cochrane, has her own schemes. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1998. An Equal Music RC 48746 by Vikram Seth read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Violinist Michael Holme, age thirty-seven, is dedicated to his chamber quartet and teaching when he finds the lost love of his youth, pianist Julia McNicholl, now married and a mother. While renewing their relationship, they explore the changes of ten years apart, including Julia's growing deafness. 1999. A Gesture Life RC 49558 by Chang-rae Lee read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Now in his seventies and retired, Doc Hata still resides in his large home of thirty years in Bedley Run, New York. A polite and unassuming man, he harbors secrets of his past as a medic in the Japanese Army during World War II. Some strong language. 1999. The Human Stain RC 50274 by Philip Roth read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Dean of faculty Coleman Silk retires in the scandal that ensues when he is accused of uttering a racial slur. He recruits a neighboring author to tell his story, and a long- hidden secret about Silk's heritage is revealed. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. In the Memory of the Forest RC 48482 by Charles T. Powers read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Leszek, a young Polish farmer, investigates the murder of his boyhood friend Tomek, whose body was found in the forest. Leszek digs up more than he expects, including corruption, smuggling, and evidence of the Jewish removal during the war. Mysteriously, ancient stones from village houses are also disappearing. Violence and strong language. 1997. The Innocence of the Devil RC 49246 by Nawal Sa'dawi read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Set at an Egyptian mental institution, focusing on a new patient, Ganat, and the head nurse, Narguiss. The histories and present situations of the inmates and staff reveal the difficulties of women in a patriarchal society where men dominate every facet of their existence. 1994. A Month of Sundays RC 49173 by John Updike read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) After exposure of his sexual indiscretions brings scandal to his congregation, the Reverend Thomas Marshfield is officially exiled for a month of rest and relaxation. During his thirty-one-day banishment, he ponders his infidelity. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1975. Mr. Darwin's Shooter RC 49778 by Roger McDonald read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes In 1828 thirteen-year-old Syms Covington leaves his Bedford, England, home for the sea. Two years later he ships aboard the HMS Beagle to assist Charles Darwin in collecting animal specimens. Toward life's end, Covington comes to regret his complicity with the evolutionist. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1998. My Year of Meats RC 49685 by Ruth L. Ozeki read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes American filmmaker Jane Takagi-Little shoots a Japanese television series featuring American wives preparing meat dishes until she angers producers by delving into controversial subject matter. Meanwhile the wife of the show's executive is inspired by the series, but her anorexia-induced infertility angers her abusive husband. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Pay It Forward RC 50012 by Catherine Ryan Hyde read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Trevor tackles his new teacher's extra- credit assignment to improve the world. He performs three large favors, and instead of paying him back, each recipient agrees to pay favors forward to three more people, and so on. Initially a disaster, his project soon snowballs into a great success. Some strong language. 1999. Pedro P ramo RC 48624 by Juan Rulfo read by Peter Gil 1 cassette When his mother dies, Juan Preciado sets off to find his father, Pedro P ramo. In the town of Comala, built on the tyranny of the P ramo family, Juan learns his father is dead. In fact, the town seems populated by tormented spirits of the deceased. Mexican author's classic surrealist novel, first published in 1955. 1994. Perlman's Ordeal RC 50330 by Brooks Hansen read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes London, 1906. Dr. August Perlman, a music lover originally from Vienna, usually treats patients by hypnosis, but he encounters difficulties in the case of Sylvie Blum, a hysterical thirteen-year-old. Overwhelmed by a compelling spiritualist, too much hashish, and Sylvie's tales of Atlantis, Perlman finds himself in over his head. 1999. Plays Well with Others RC 47683 by Allan Gurganus read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes A Florida writer recalls his Manhattan friends and the arrival of AIDS on the art scene in the 1980s. Hartley Mims meets Robert Gustafson, a composer, shortly after arriving in New York. Angelina Byrnes, a painter Mims meets in a VD clinic, completes the threesome. The onset of AIDS dims their hopes for fame and fortune. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Point of No Return RC 48454 by John P. Marquand read by Len Mailloux 4 cassettes (Reissue) Charles Gray, about to be considered for a vice-presidency of his prestigious New York bank, starts to reminisce about his relationship with his father and about his hometown of Clyde, Massachusetts, where everyone knew his place. When Charles is finally awarded the promotion, he finds it rather meaningless. 1947. Ravelstein RC 50448 by Saul Bellow read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Portrait of an intense friendship between two men. At novelist Chick's instigation, university professor Abe Ravelstein has published his ideas in a book that has become a bestseller. Now, during a celebratory trip to Paris, Ravelstein, dying of AIDS, urges Chick to be his biographer. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000..Bestseller2000. The River King RC 50717 by Alice Hoffman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Massachusetts's Haddan School was built in 1858 for wealthy students from across the country. Even a century later, locals do not attend. But following the inexplicable death of a student, the entire town becomes involved, as policeman Abel Grey finds himself searching for solutions to both old and new mysteries. 2000. Spiderweb RC 49976 by Penelope Lively read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Retired social anthropologist Stella Brentwood moves to western rural England near her old school chums. Stella has lived all over the world and observed many different societies in her line of work. But once in the country, she finds it difficult to adjust--especially with a dangerous, dysfunctional family next door. 1998. These Demented Lands RC 49862 by Alan Warner read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette In this sequel to Morvern Callar (RC 45809) the spunky Morvern meets an air-crash investigator at an obscure and forbidding honeymoon hotel. The two join forces to deal with a series of outlandish characters, one of whom is organizing "the big one," an unprecedented rave on a remote airstrip. Some strong language. 1997. Turn of the Century RC 48885 by Kurt Andersen read by Jim Zeiger 5 cassettes New York, 2000. George Mactier is a television producer trying to launch a new series. His wife, Elizabeth Zimbalist, manages a software company suffering from a deal gone bad. As they cope with fast-paced, high-profile jobs and three children, they get ensnared in a corporate hoax. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Walkin' the Dog RC 49302 by Walter Mosley read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes In this sequel to Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (RC 45769), sixtyish ex-con Socrates' improved life includes his beloved two-legged dog and a new job. But the police won't stop bothering him, so Socrates comes up with a unique way to fight back. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. The Walking Tour RC 49854 by Kathryn Davis read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Two business partners, Bobby Rose and Coleman Snow, and their wives, Carole Ridingham and Ruth Farr, join a walking tour in Wales. A tragedy ensues, and for years Bobby and Carole's daughter Susan pieces together clues from the subsequent trial and other sources. Some strong language. 1999. When We Were Orphans RC 50876 by Kazuo Ishiguro read by David Cutler 2 cassettes After Cambridge, the observant but self-delusional Christopher Banks becomes a private detective, fulfilling a childhood ambition. His successful career leads him back to his boyhood home of Shanghai during the Sino-Japanese War in 1937. He feels confident he will find his parents, who disappeared there years before. Bestseller 2000. The Winds of Chance RC 50136 by Rex Beach read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes When Pierce Phillips arrives in the Yukon, he finds gold and adventure, as well as many women who are drawn to his charm. One rescues him after he is wrongly accused of stealing, another offers him a "better" job, and a third will win his heart. 1918. Gothic The Bride Finder RC 49219 by Susan Carroll read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Reclusive nobleman Anatole St. Leger, who is cursed with the inherited tendency to have visions, employs the family bride-finder. Anatole asks for a heavyset plain woman, but the old man delivers a petite redhead--much like the one the visions warned against. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998. Eye of the Beholder RC 49160 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Several murders, revenge, art fraud, and mysticism abound as hotel owner J.L. Trask and art expert Alexa Chambers search for a murderer at an Arizona resort. Alexa is also trying to restore her reputation destroyed several years earlier by an unscrupulous dealer. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Gravelight RC 49663 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Sequel to Witchlight (RC 46568). Well-to-do, spoiled Wycherly Musgrave is wracked with guilt over a young woman's death while he was driving drunk. He befriends telepathic actress Sinah, who is beset by ancestral spirits. Can the rich boy win Sinah's heart while resisting the power of psychic possession? 1997. Now You See Her RC 49199 by Linda Howard read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Until a year ago, painting was simple for thirty-one-year- old artist Paris Sweeney. Then everything changed; colors became intense, traffic lights turned green for her, and she started seeing ghosts. When she moves to New York to be near an art gallery, her problems only grow worse. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Rebecca RC 48914 by Daphne du Maurier read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes (Reissue) Rebecca, the glamorous mistress of a great English estate, died eight months before Maxim de Winter brought a young and frightened second wife to live there. Mystery, intrigue, and violence eventually reveal the circumstances surrounding Rebecca's death. 1938. The Third Heiress RC 50069 by Brenda Joyce read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes When New York dancer Jill Gallagher's fianc‚, Hal, says he's having second thoughts, she crashes the car, and Hal dies-- after whispering the name Kate. Returning the body to his hostile English family, Jill learns of a Kate Gallagher from a century ago. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Three Gothic Novels: Wieland (or, The Transformation); Arthur Mervyn (or, Memoirs of the Year 1793); Edgar Huntly (or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker) RC 50006 by Charles Brockden Brown read by Michael Scherer 6 cassettes Three gothic novels written in 1798 and 1799. Wieland is based on an actual murder by an insane farmer; Arthur Mervyn occurs during a yellow-fever epidemic in Philadelphia in 1793; and Edgar Huntly involves sleepwalkers. 1998. Growing Up A Beautiful Place on Yonge Street RC 49028 by Don Trembath read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Harper Winslow, from A Fly Named Alfred (RC 49027), is sent to a camp for writers by his controlling parents. There he meets carefree Sunny Taylor, who is home-schooled by easygoing parents. When Sunny decides to attend a faraway art school, Harper is devastated. For senior high readers. 1998. Crooked RC 49876 by Laura McNeal and Tom McNeal read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Clara, fourteen, worries about her crooked nose and about earning enough money for horse camp. Then she is deserted by both her mother and her best friend. Clara's sole comfort, a budding romance with classmate Amos, is threatened by two menacing brothers. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Dancer RC 50041 by Lorri Hewett read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette After ten years of ballet, Stephanie shows talent but is undistinguished. Her doubts about having a career as a black dancer are made worse by her parents' insistence that she plan for college. A retired black ballerina and her nephew give Stephanie encouragement. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Everlasting Story of Nory RC 48699 by Nicholson Baker read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Eleanor Winslow's nine-year-old mind has much to contemplate, especially because her family has moved from America to England. Nory, as she is called, describes her new setting, the thoughts that are inspired by it, and her fervent wishes for a new best friend. 1998. The Falcon RC 49391 by Jackie French Koller read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Luke Carver, seventeen, keeps a journal for English class. Through his entries it becomes apparent that Luke is a daredevil who has already injured one eye by his risk-taking actions. When he suffers another mishap, Luke hurts his good eye. A psychologist helps him to understand his behavior. For senior high readers. 1998. A Fly Named Alfred RC 49027 by Don Trembath read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Harper Winslow, last seen in The Tuesday Cafe (RC 49026), authors a popular, humorous column in his high school's paper under the pseudonym Alfred. When a bully insists that he name the author or be beaten up, Harper struggles to avoid detection while continuing to write. For senior high readers. 1997. Jim the Boy RC 50526 by Tony Earley read by John Lescault 1 cassette North Carolina, 1934. Anecdotes trace a year in the life of ten-year-old Jim Glass, who lives with his widowed mother near her three bachelor brothers. Follows Jim as he views the ocean for the first time, celebrates the town's electrification, and sees his best friend contract polio. 2000. Keeping the Moon RC 49367 by Sarah Dessen read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes When Colie's overweight mother, Kiki Sparks, became a fitness guru, Colie shed her excess weight too. But taunting classmates continue to shatter Colie's self-esteem, so she spends her fifteenth summer with her odd Aunt Mira and makes her first real friends. For junior and senior high readers. Some strong language. 1999. Lefty Carmichael Has a Fit RC 50407 by Don Trembath read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Lefty suffers a seizure and learns he has epilepsy. If he remembers to take his medication, Lefty can probably stop the convulsions, but he remains anxious, feels odd from the drug, and doesn't like people knowing about his condition. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. My Last Days as Roy Rogers RC 49036 by Pat Cunningham Devoto read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Ten-year-old tomboy Tab spends summer vacation playing with her African American pal Maudie May and trying to avoid the polio that has their small Alabama town in a panic. Even though the swimming pools and movies are closed, the kids manage to find many adventures. They also expose some of the grownups' darker secrets. 1999. The Ne'er-Do-Well RC 50197 by Rex Beach read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes The spoiled son of a wealthy father, Kirk Anthony finished college but still has no profession. While out carousing with other young men, he is drugged, robbed, and substituted for a criminal on a ship headed for Panama. Arriving without funds, he must fend for himself for the first time in his life. 1911. Stone Cold RC 49638 by Pete Hautman read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Life is good for sixteen-year-old Dennis Doyle--he has a profitable landscaping business, a loyal girlfriend, and bright prospects. Then he develops a talent for high-stakes poker, begins to drift away from his family and friends, and eventually finds himself risking the biggest stake of all-- his own future. For senior high readers. 1998. Summer Promise RC 50281 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Christy Miller, a farm girl from Wisconsin, is spending the summer in California with her wealthy aunt and uncle. But dealing with the fast beach crowd leads to moral dilemmas that are only resolved when she meets a group of Christian teens. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Things I Did Last Summer RC 46786 by Erika Tamar read by Don Emmick 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Andrew has agreed to spend the summer with his father's pregnant young wife at the beach. He gets a job with the local paper, but the best part is meeting Susan--an older girl who works as an au pair. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Tuesday Cafe RC 49026 by Don Trembath read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Troubled fifteen-year-old Harper Winslow's preoccupied mother enrolls him in a night-school writing class. Harper is surprised to find acceptance among the disadvantaged adults there. With the help of a school counselor, he gains real-world insights about life. Prequel to A Fly Named Alfred (RC 49027). For senior high readers. 1996. Historical After Dunkirk RC 48627 by Milena McGraw read by David Cutler 4 cassettes England, 1939. Young Wayne Luthie leads a squadron of pilots, known as the Wonders, as they learn to fly Spitfires. Luthie reminisces about his childhood in India, his uncles who died in World War I, his capture after Dunkirk, and falling in love with a WAAF. Then the Germans attack Britain. Some violence. 1998. Aftershocks RC 50783 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes San Francisco, 1906. Survivors cope with the fiery aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake in different ways. Architect Harrison White is chiefly concerned with his buildings; Katharine Steinmetz photographs the city for posterity; missionary Ginger Severance works to save souls; and the army sets about making matters worse. Some violence. 1999. All This, and Heaven Too RC 49226 by Rachel Field read by Lindsay Ellison 4 cassettes Mademoiselle Henriette Desportes is serving as governess to the younger children of the Duc and Duchesse de Praslin in France. But in 1847 a tragedy occurs, putting her on trial for murder. When acquitted, Henriette travels to America, marries, and becomes known for her salon at Gramercy Park. Fictional account of the author's great-aunt. 1938. Apache: The White Indian Series, Book 14 RC 49866 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In this prequel to Spirit Knife (RC 38230), British siblings Beth and William Beaumont travel to New Spain, in America, to find the mine that would save their family home. They request help from Renno, the young Seneca chief whose great- grandfather, a "white Indian," visited England years ago. Some violence. 1987. 1987. Aztec Autumn RC 49267 by Gary Jennings read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes Mexico, 1531. In this sequel to Aztec (RC 15812) Dark Cloud is burned at the stake in Mexico City by the invaders. His son Tenam xtli witnesses his death and vows revenge. Over time Tenam xtli learns the Spanish language and customs, raises an indigenous army, and attacks. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Becoming Madame Mao RC 50518 by Anchee Min read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Fictionalized portrait of Jiang Ching, wife of Chairman Mao Zedong. Skilled at reinventing herself, the former opera singer and actress takes full advantage of her husband's rise to power. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Beduins' Gazelle RC 48021 by Frances Temple read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette North African desert, 1302. Halima has been betrothed to Atiyah since birth. After Atiyah is forced to go off to college, Halima becomes lost in a sandstorm and is rescued by a rival Beduin group. Hearing of her capture, Atiyah races against time to find her. Companion to The Ramsay Scallop (RC 39908). For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Birthright RC 48489 by Andrew Coburn read by Michael Russoto 2 cassettes Fictionalized account of the Lindbergh kidnapping in which the baby is raised by kidnapper Shell and his mentally unstable wife, Helen, and the police mistake the body of their recently deceased baby as Lindbergh's. Years later a dying Shell decides to tell his son the truth. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Black Rose RC 49358 by Thomas B. Costain read by Ray Childs 4 cassettes (Reissue) 1273. Walter of Gurnie, bastard son of a noble crusader, meets commoner Tristram Griffen and Friar Roger Bacon at Oxford. Following his father's death, Walter journeys to Cathay seeking knowledge and riches. Tristram joins his adventures, which include the rescue of a captive Greek girl, whom Walter marries. Some violence. 1945. Bone by Bone RC 48984 by Peter Matthiessen read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes In this sequel to Lost Man's River (RC 45903), E.J. Watson recalls his years in reconstruction-era South Carolina-- fleeing for his life to Florida and later finding adventure out west. He returns to Florida as a fugitive and builds a successful sugarcane farm--until confronted by a mob. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. The Brass Dolphin RC 50595 by Joanna Trollope read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes 1938. When naive twenty-year-old Lila Cunningham and her impoverished father lose their home in England, she accepts the offer of an abandoned house on Malta. Lila begins a difficult readjustment, but it is the brutal German bombing campaign and its aftermath that finally bring her to a point of real self-discovery. 1997. Caesar: Let the Dice Fly RC 45492 by Colleen McCullough read by Chuck Benson 6 cassettes This sequel to Caesar's Women (RC 41781) continues the account of Julius Caesar, beginning as he conquers Britannia in 54 B.C. After receiving word that his mother and daughter are dead, Caesar returns to Gaul, where he defeats a former ally, Pompey. Caesar then stands poised to seize control of the entire Roman empire. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Caprice and Rondo: The House of Niccol•, Volume 7 RC 48897 by Dorothy Dunnett read by Gordon Gould 5 cassettes In this sequel to To Lie with Lions (RC 45864), after ruining his family, Nicholas de Fleury, now a spy, travels incognito throughout Europe in 1474. His estranged wife is left to run the Banco di Niccol•. Nicholas searches for lost gold while working for diverse governments. Includes a summary of the preceding volumes. 1997. Casanova in Love RC 50788 by Andrew Miller read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Elderly Giacomo Casanova begins burning old love letters until he finds some from Marie Charpillon. Suddenly, memory "like a thousand petal blooms" unfolds as he recalls his 1763 arrival in London and the events that followed as he became completely infatuated with Charpillon--to the detriment of his own life. 1998. Caterina RC 50413 by Jane Aiken Hodge read by Corrie James 2 cassettes In this sequel to Whispering (RC 41728), it is now 1832, and Dom Pedro has returned from Brazil to help his daughter, Maria da Gloria, claim her position as queen of Portugal. He is aided by Caterina Fonsa, who is creating political cartoons to advance his cause. 1999. The Children of First Man RC 48915 by James Alexander Thom read by Graeme Malcolm 4 cassettes A.D. 1169. Madoc, a Welsh prince, and his followers flee to North America and temporarily subjugate the Native Americans. Over the years a blond, gray-eyed population arises. The mixed group known as the Mandans survives until an epidemic sweeps the area in 1838. Violence, explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1994. Circle of Stones: Druid Circle, Volume 1 RC 49532 by Anna Lee Waldo read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Prince Owain's mistress, Brenda, leaves her infant son, Madoc, with Irish druids, who will protect him from the superstitions and infighting of the Welsh court. The grown Madoc later returns to his parents, but then emigrates to the New World to escape civil war. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. The Climate of the Country RC 50639 by Marnie Mueller read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes 1940s. Denton Jordan, a conscientious objector, and his Jewish wife, Esther, live at the Tule Lake Relocation Camp for Japanese in northern California. Trouble brews both within the camp and in their marriage, escalating until life-alterating choices are made. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. The Colony of Unrequited Dreams RC 49573 by Wayne Johnston read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Fictionalized biography of Joseph Smallwood, first premier of Newfoundland, following its incorporation into Canada on April 1, 1949. Recounts Smallwood's life from childhood, describing the lasting effect of his early association with Sheilagh Fielding and his rise to power at great personal cost. 1998. Comanche Dawn RC 49218 by Mike Blakely read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes In the 1680s territory that would become Wyoming, a Shoshone boy is born at the same time the first horse appears in the camp. As the child grows to manhood and becomes the warrior known as Horseback, his people acquire horses and evolve into the Comanche Nation. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. Daughters of the Dust RC 49533 by Julie Dash read by Robin Miles 3 cassettes In 1926 Amelia Varnes, raised in Harlem, returns to her mother's home on the Sea Islands of South Carolina to work on her thesis in anthropology. She had planned to study Gullah traditions and folklore but is soon absorbed in her own matriarchal heritage and decides to return to teach on the islands. 1997. Deep Dream of the Rain Forest RC 50681 by Malcolm Bosse read by Chris Parente 1 cassette In 1920 Borneo a young Iban tribesman's dream instructs him to find a life-changing big fish with the help of a shunned girl. They kidnap a fifteen-year-old English boy from his inspector uncle's crew, thinking his mother's locket is magical. A deep friendship develops. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. The Dragon Hunt: Five Stories RC 49934 by Vu Trn read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Five stories depicting the history of strife in Vietnam and the suffering of its emigrants. "The Coral Reef" is based on the author's own harrowing escape from his homeland when an overcrowded boat runs aground. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Dreamland RC 50727 by Kevin Baker read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Tale of a young Eastern European stowaway who encounters love, jealousy, and betrayal in the squalid tenements of turn-of-the-century New York City. Set against the tumult of Tammany Hall politics and the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire, which hastened labor reform. Some strong language. 1999. Earthly Joys RC 50010 by Philippa Gregory read by Barbara Caruso 4 cassettes England, 1603. John Tradescant is gardener and confidant to Sir Robert Cecil and, later, to Lord Buckingham. Because he is a trusted employee of men close to James I and then Charles I, Tradescant is able to help safeguard the realm. Prequel to Virgin Earth (RC 50011). 1998. Empires of Sand RC 49688 by David Ball read by Ted Stoddard 6 cassettes Nineteenth-century adventurer Count Henri DeVries returns with a Saharan Tuareg wife to France, where their son, Moussa, becomes best friends with his cousin, Paul. Years later, after the DeVries have been driven back to Africa, the formerly close cousins are put at odds when French forces invade the Sahara. Some violence. 1999. Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur; Warlord Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 48938 by Bernard Cornwell read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Derfel continues the tale of Arthur's perseverance against the Saxons, while Merlin despairs that the ancient gods are deserting Britain in its time of need. Final volume of the series; sequel to Enemy of God (RC 46297). Violence. 1997. The Flying Cavalier: The House of Winslow, Book 23 RC 49920 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Lieutenant Lance Winslow, in France on a training mission, falls in love with and marries Noelle Laurent. A few years later, after Noelle is killed in a bombing raid, Lance meets Josephine Hellinger, who tries to help him overcome his bitterness about the past. Sequel to The White Hunter (RC 49919). 1999. The Forest RC 50245 by Edward Rutherfurd read by Gillian Green 6 cassettes Saga of family life and political intrigue over nine centuries in southern England's New Forest. Clerics, smugglers, woodsmen, aristocrats, and merchants--along with forest creatures--play their parts in the panorama, from the killing of William the Conqueror's son Rufus in 1099 to the filming of a story about the land in April 2000. 2000. Freedom's Altar RC 51065 by Charles F. Price read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes In the sequel to Hiwassee (RC 44371) emancipated slave Daniel McFee returns to the mountains of Tennessee to sharecrop. He is welcomed back by his former master, Judge Madison Curtis, and his clan. But there is trouble with bushwhackers, the militia, freedmen, and the defeated. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae RC 49266 by Steven Pressfield read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes 480 B.C. Xeones, a Spartan warrior, is captured at the battle of Thermopylae and ordered by the Persian king, Xerxes, to describe his military training and background. The king wishes to know how a few hundred Greeks could fight so valiantly, they delayed the movement of his army of millions. Some strong language. 1998. Girl in Hyacinth Blue RC 49678 by Susan Vreeland read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Eight vignettes follow the various owners of a Vermeer painting through the centuries. Begins with the latest owner, whose German father obtained it illegally from a deported Jewish family, and goes back to the artist, who could not support his eleven children. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Girl with a Pearl Earring RC 50258 by Tracy Chevalier read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes A fictional account of how the seventeenth-century artist Vermeer came to paint a portrait of a young woman wearing a pearl earring. When sixteen-year-old Griet, a Protestant, becomes a maid in Vermeer's Catholic household, the drudgery of her duties is offset by working in the artist's studio. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Hitler's Niece RC 49344 by Ron Hansen read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes A story depicting Adolph Hitler during his rise to power, but concentrating on his unhealthy affection for his niece, Geli Raubal, who at age twenty-three is found dead in Hitler's apartment. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Household Gods RC 50146 by Judith Tarr and Harry Turtledove read by Madelyn Buzzard 5 cassettes Nicole, a harried lawyer and single mother, wishes on a plaque of Roman gods that she could live in a simpler time. The gods comply by sending her back to second-century Roman- controlled Austria to assume the life of a tavern keeper. After pestilence, starvation, invasion, and filth, Nicole is overwhelmed. 1999. In America RC 49825 by Susan Sontag read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes In the opening chapter numbered "Zero," the unnamed protagonist--speaking for the author--chooses the characters for the novel. The remainder of the book revolves around the decision of Polish actress Maryna Zalezowska to leave the stage in 1876 and move to California with her husband and entourage. Bestseller 2000. In the Fall RC 50270 by Jeffrey Lent read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes After serving in the Civil War, Norman Pelham returns home to Vermont with his African American bride, Leah. Some time later, following a visit to her North Carolina home, Leah hangs herself. Eventually, Leah's grandson sets out to uncover the story of her tragic end. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. The Innocents Within RC 50666 by Robert Daley read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Le Lignon, France; 1944. After his U.S. fighter plane is downed, Lieutenant Davey Gannon is carried unconscious to the church rectory and nursed back to health by Rachel, the pastor's adopted daughter. The two fall in love and escape to England. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Island of the Innocent: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 7 RC 50077 by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Late 1800s. Doctors Cheney Duvall and Walker Baird have come to Hawaii from San Francisco to warn Shiloh Irons to stop trying to prove he is part of the Winslow family. Instead, the two visitors provide the catalyst for uncovering secrets from the past. Sequel to In the Twilight, In the Evening (RC 45835). 1998. Jem (and Sam) RC 50363 by Ferdinand Mount read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Fictitious memoirs of Jeremiah (Jem) Mount, the drinking companion and rival of the seventeenth-century British diarist Samuel (Sam) Pepys. His tale leads through the taverns and palaces of Restoration England and shows the growing credence given to science over religion. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. A Journey to the End of the Millennium RC 49597 by A.B. Yehoshua read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes In the year 999 Jewish merchant Ben Attar, his nephew Abulafia, and his Muslim partner manage a thriving commerce between Africa and Europe. When Abulafia's wife denounces Ben Attar's bigamy, their business becomes imperiled. Ben Attar sails into the heart of Europe, aiming to vindicate himself and rescue his livelihood. Descriptions of sex. 1999. The Kiowa Verdict: A Western Story RC 48848 by Cynthia Haseloff read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes A fictional account of the 1871 arrest and trials of Kiowa chiefs Satanta and Adoltay that proved a downturn in the treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. Sequel to Satanta's Woman (RC 48847). Some strong language. Spur Award. 1997. The Land beyond the Mountains RC 49418 by Janice Holt Giles read by Mitzi21278 Friedlander 3 cassettes Kentucky Territory, 1783. Young Major Cass Cartwright leaves his Virginia home to establish a settlement in the wilderness. His partner is General James Wilkinson, a roguish schemer who conspires with the Spanish to establish his own empire. Cartwright, however, remains loyal to his country while being torn between two women. 1958. The Language of Threads RC 50388 by Gail Tsukiyama read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes In this sequel to Women of the Silk (RC 35524), Pei and her young cousin Ji Shen arrive in Hong Kong. With help, Pei finds work as a domestic and Ji Shen begins school. But their future is not secure, and the Japanese invasion will further change their lives. Some violence. 1999. The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon RC 49731 by Richard Zimler read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes Lisbon, Portugal; 1506. As thousands of Jews are murdered in the streets during the Inquisition, Berekiah Zarco flees to Constantinople. Years later he returns to avenge the death of his beloved uncle, Abraham, a renowned kabbalist. Based on a manuscript discovered in Istanbul. Violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Last King of Scotland RC 49952 by Giles Foden read by Steven Crossley 3 cassettes Scottish medical graduate Nicholas Garrigan takes up practice in rural Uganda where, by sheer accident, he becomes personal physician to president Idi Amin. Even as the young doctor witnesses some of the 1970s abuses of power and barbarity, he comes to admire some facets of Amin's personality. Eventually Garrigan returns home alienated. 1998. The Last of the Just RC 50079 by Andr‚ Schwarz-Bart read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes The author's friend, Ernie Levy, and his predecessors have borne the burden of religious persecution since Rabbi Yom Tov Levy was killed in York, England, in 1185. Generations later, Ernie is the last of thirty-six Jews known as the "just men" when he faces death in Auschwitz during World War II. 1960. The Little Red Foot RC 50362 by Robert W. Chambers read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes The love story of colonist John Drogue and a young Scottish woman, Penelope Grant, set in northern New York during the American Revolution. The war's bloody battles involve not only the colonists and the British, but the native Iroquois and Oneida as well. 1921. Love Alters Not RC 49867 by Patricia Veryan read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes England, 1746. Dimity Cranford and her twin brothers, Piers and Peregrine, are supporters of the king, while a longtime family friend, Horatio (Viscount Glendenning), is a Jacobite. But when Horatio is mortally wounded, he entrusts Dimity with delivering the fourth stanza of a cypher to fellow Jacobites. Sequel to The Tyrant (RC 42179). 1987. Mandingo RC 49298 by Kyle Onstott read by Robert Sams 6 cassettes (Reissue) Warren Maxwell and his son Hammond live on an Alabama plantation where raising and selling slaves is more profitable than cotton. Hammond's alcoholic wife seeks revenge against her unfaithful husband by seducing a handsome Mandingo slave. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1958. Mary's Land RC 49082 by Lucia St. Clair Robson read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes In 1638 Catholic Margaret Brent leaves England for newly colonized Maryland to escape religious persecution. Meanwhile, street urchin Anicah Sparrow is captured and put on board the same ship to become an indentured servant. Their lives become linked. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Meeting Place RC 49353 by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes In 1753, English Catherine Price and French Louise Belleveau from neighboring colonies in Acadia meet one day in a meadow while gathering flowers for each young woman's upcoming wedding. Their friendship grows despite language differences and the prospect of war looming over the colonies. 1999. Moonspun Magic: Magic Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 49521 by Catherine Coulter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Cornwall, 1813. Captain Rafael Carstairs of Calypso Magic (RC 49520) returns home and immediately finds himself rescuing Victoria Abermarle, a young woman fleeing the advances of his rapacious twin brother. Rafael takes Victoria to London for safe keeping and ends up falling in love. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1988. The Night Inspector RC 50212 by Frederick Busch read by David Elias 2 cassettes Disfigured Civil War veteran William Bartholomew prowls the slums of Manhattan, where he befriends customs inspector Herman Melville. Encouraged by a Creole prostitute, Bartholomew joins a scheme to free African American children who are being traded as slaves in Florida. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. The Peace Chief: A Novel of the Real People RC 49729 by Robert J. Conley read by John Stratton 3 cassettes At the time of the French and Spanish incursions into the New World, a young Cherokee warrior learns the skills and traditions he needs to become a strong chief and lead his people. By taking refuge in a sanctuary town, Young Puppy fulfills a prophecy that he will die and be reborn. 1998. People of the Masks: The First North Americans, Volume 10 RC 49546 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Sequel to People of the Mist (RC 46758). The early Iroquoian people occupy northeastern North America around A.D. 1000. A young boy seer called False Face Child is befriended by Wren, a slightly older girl, when his enemy Jumping Badger seeks his death. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Plantagenet Prelude RC 49493 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) Recounts the stormy romance of King Henry II and his consort, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Henry's battle of wills with his former friend Thomas … Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. 1976. The Promised Land RC 50706 by Ruhama Veltfort read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Recurring visions of persecution cause a rabbi's son and his wife to flee their shtetl near Cracow, Poland, for America in the mid-1800s. Guided by his dreams, Yitzhak and his family join the perilous trek to California. A story of faith, love, and survival in a new land. 1998. The Reckoning RC 50153 by Robert W. Chambers read by John Polk 3 cassettes In 1781, during the American war for independence, Mr. Washington has planted a young spy against the British in New York City. The youth's precarious position is further complicated when he falls in love with a Tory belle. 1905. Red Grass River: A Legend RC 49170 by James Carlos Blake read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes 1900s. For years Florida sheriff Bobby Baker feuds with a moonshining cracker clan led by John Ashley. Clan members hide out in swamps, rob banks, and hijack Prohibition booze. After thirteen years, an ambush is set that kills most of the gang. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Right Hand of God: The Liberty Bell, Book 6 RC 49661 by Gilbert Morris read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Jacob Steiner, a German Jew, wants only to play the violin, but in 1777 he is conscripted and sent to America to fight. Wounded in an escape attempt, Jacob takes refuge in a barn, where Rachel Bradford secretly nurses him back to health. Sequel to Wind from the Wilderness (RC 47075). 1999. Sappho: The Tenth Muse RC 49809 by Nancy Freedman read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Fictionalized life story of the sixth-century B.C. Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. Widowed after a brief marriage, she founded an academy for young women, whom she praised in her lyric poems. But it is her love for a young sailor that determines her fate. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Satanta's Woman: A Western Story RC 48847 by Cynthia Haseloff read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes In the fall of 1864, a band of Kiowa braves attack Adrianne Chastain's Texas home, killing, looting, and taking her captive along with her granddaughter Lottie. Their chief, Satanta, claims Adrianne, but she makes him win her love. Prequel to The Kiowa Verdict (RC 48848). Some strong language. 1998. The Secret Wife of King George IV RC 50777 by Diane Haeger read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes England, 1785. George, the Prince of Wales, falls in love with Catholic widow Maria Fitzherbert and secretly marries her. It later befalls him to wed Caroline of Brunswick, who becomes his Protestant queen. Maria, however, remains the love of his life. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. The Shadow Portrait: The House of Winslow, Book 21 RC 49918 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Silver Star (RC 45106), cousins Peter and Phil Winslow are in New York City. Phil, an aspiring artist, meets the reclusive Cara Lanier, also a painter. Peter, meanwhile, gets involved in auto racing and joins society's "fast set." An accident brings them all closer together. 1998. Son of the Morning RC 48552 by Linda Howard read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Grace St. John is translating manuscripts involving the Knights Templar when her husband and brother are murdered. Grace flees and finds herself transported back to fourteenth-century Scotland, where she falls in love with Niall MacRobert, the guardian of a treasure. Explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1997. A Star Called Henry: The Last Roundup, Volume 1 RC 49579 by Roddy Doyle read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Henry Smart knows he is not the first Henry. His older brother died in infancy, and his mother believes a star in the sky is her first Henry. But regardless of his beginnings, Henry becomes a street-smart kid and an active participant in Ireland's 1916 Easter Uprising. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1999. Stone Tables RC 49462 by Orson Scott Card read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Fictional account of the biblical figure Aaron, as he watches his younger brother, Moses, rise from the lowly status of a near-doomed infant to the pinnacle of power in Egypt and then go on to become God's anointed. Traces their family's role in the unfolding of a divine plan. 1997. Sword Song RC 49394 by Rosemary Sutcliff read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Banished from his Norse village for an accidental killing, sixteen-year-old Bjarni Sigurdson becomes a Viking mercenary. In the course of his bloody exploits through England, Ireland, and Scotland, he discovers a wise mentor who directs his life in positive ways. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Teutonic Knights RC 49021 by Henryk Sienkiewicz read by Robert Blumenfeld 5 cassettes In this epic by the 1905 Nobel Prize winner for literature, the united peoples of Poland and Lithuania fight against the oppression of the Teutonic Knights, a fifteenth-century Prussian religious and military order. The search for Zbyszko's wife, kidnapped by the Knights, inspires the nation to defend its land and families. 1993. Thunder City: A Novel of Detroit RC 51032 by Loren D. Estleman read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Detroit, 1900s. Henry Ford is showing great promise on his third attempt to start an automobile plant. But Harlan Crownover can't convince his coach-making family to invest in the new technology, so he turns for help to "Boss" Jim Dolan and Sicilian gangster Sal Borneo. Chronologically the first in Estleman's Detroit series. Some violence. 1999. Thunderwoman: A Mythic Novel of the Pueblos RC 50604 by Nancy Wood read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes In this allegory blending history and mythology, generations of Pueblo Indians portray life from their creation and prehistory through the mid-twentieth century. Bloody massacres follow the arrival of Spanish conquistadores and others. Cultural crises escalate, culminating in the 1947 atomic bomb tests in the desert. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Two Suns in the Sky RC 50366 by Miriam Bat-Ami read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes A World War II refugee love story told in two voices: Adam Bornstein, a Yugoslavian Jew living in a refugee camp in Oswego, New York, and Christine Cook, a Catholic from Oswego. Both teenagers wish love could be enough to solve all their differences. For junior and senior high readers. Scott O'Dell Award. 1999. Virgin Earth RC 50011 by Philippa Gregory read by Barbara Caruso 4 cassettes John Tradescant the Younger has inherited his father's talent for nurturing plants. When he sails to Virginia in 1638 to gather specimens for the king's gardens, he meets Suckahanna, a Powhatan maiden. He promises to marry her when he returns to America, but many obstacles await him. Sequel to Earthly Joys (RC 50010). 1999. What the Body Remembers RC 50703 by Shauna Singh Baldwin read by Yolande Bavan 4 cassettes Toward the end of the Raj in India, wealthy Sikh landowner Sardarji takes a young bride in hopes of fathering the children his first wife has been unable to provide. As political tensions over the imminent partition build, the two women vie for Sardarji's heart. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. The White Hunter: The House of Winslow, Book 22 RC 49919 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Shadow Portrait (RC 49918), Annie Rogers goes to New York hoping to become a missionary in Africa. Instead she is the secretary to the flamboyant Jeanine Quintana. John Winslow remains in Africa, visiting relatives. Eventually Annie and John meet, but not before they almost perish on the Titanic. 1999. White Rose: Una Rosa Blanca RC 49362 by Amy Ephron read by Constance Crawford 1 cassette In 1897 newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst sends reporter Karl Decker to Havana to interview and somehow rescue Evangelina, the imprisoned daughter of a revolutionary. Although Decker is married, the two fall in love as they plan the escape. Based on a true story. Some violence. 1999. Holiday A Child's Christmas RC 50739 by Eva Rutland read by Chris Parente 2 cassettes Eric Archer, ten, attends boarding school because his father is too busy to care for him. Eric's uncle, who lives nearby, is supposed to keep an eye on him but seems to forget--until the school counselor calls. Before long, Eric is at the center of an expanding circle of love and friendship. 1997. A Highland Christmas: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 50600 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Christmas is at hand in the remote Highland village of Lochdubh. This year, P.C. Hamish Macbeth is set to work through the holiday, while his family vacations without him. On his own, Hamish cracks several cases, including the disappearance of an elderly woman's cat and the theft of a nearby community's town lights. 1999. The Present: A Malory Holiday Novel RC 48863 by Johanna Lindsey read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette The Malory clan is at Haverston for the Christmas holidays. A few days before Christmas, Jason, the third marquis of Haverston, discovers a mysterious present that has appeared out of nowhere. It turns out to be a diary that just might answer some questions about their grandmother, Anna Malory. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Tidings of Comfort and Joy RC 48425 by T. Davis Bunn read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette It was supposed to be a wonderful Christmas in Hawaii for fourteen-year-old Marissa and her family. But she has come down with a mysterious illness and must spend the holiday with Gran. As they come to terms with the change in their plans, Gran tells Marissa about a Christmas many years before. 1997. Human Relationships Back Roads RC 49314 by Tawni O'Dell read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes During the two years since his mother killed his abusive father, Harley has been glumly raising his three younger sisters. Now twenty, Harley begins an affair with a married neighbor, and some shocking family secrets come to light. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2000. Bee Season RC 50897 by Myla Goldberg read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Typical fifth-grader Eliza Naumann surprises everyone by winning her school spelling bee. Over the next year her father, Saul, devotes study time to Eliza, further excluding his son, Aaron, and wife, Miriam. Through incantation, mysticism, and mental illness, each member follows a separate path as the family slowly disintegrates. Bestseller 2000. Blessings RC 48172 by Sheneska Jackson read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Hair salon owner Pat Brown views the beauty parlor experience as a substitute for therapy. She and her staff share their problems: Pat is infertile, Zuma wants to be artificially inseminated, widowed Faye is struggling to raise her children, and Sandy neglects her two babies. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Blind Assassin RC 50848 by Margaret Atwood read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes This convoluted tale of two sisters begins with the questionable circumstances of the 1945 death of the younger, Laura, at twenty-five. A memoir by Iris, the surviving and now elderly sister, recalls what led up to the tragic event. Interspersed is a novel-within-a-novel, Laura's posthumously published book. Bestseller 2000. The Bluest Eye RC 49914 by Toni Morrison read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes (Reissue) 1941. Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove--poor, ugly, and black--desperately wants blue eyes, which she thinks would solve all her problems. But instead she is subjected to rejection, violence, and an unwanted pregnancy. Slowly, she begins to descend into madness. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1970. A Boy in Winter RC 49832 by Maxine Chernoff read by Mary Kane 1 cassette A divorced mother is having an affair with her unhappily married neighbor when their two sons are involved in a tragic accident. When one of the boys kills the other with a crossbow, the survivors struggle to recover from the event. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Cat: The Wildflowers, Book 4 RC 48806 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette As the OWPs (Orphans with Parents) continue their sessions with Dr. Marlowe, Cat explains how she has been treated by her parents, her discovery that she is adopted, and why she has become so withdrawn from the outside world. Sequel to Jade (RC 48805). Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Circle of Three RC 50719 by Patricia Gaffney read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Carrie, her mother, and her fifteen-year-old daughter describe the aftermath of Carrie's husband's unexpected death. Carrie begins to recover when she's given opportunities to work creatively and to rekindle the love of her life. But her mother and daughter don't approve. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Couples RC 48643 by John Updike read by Timothy Lynch 4 cassettes (Reissue) When Foxy and Ken Whitman move to an outer suburb of Boston, they are taken in by a social set who indulge in partying, drinking, and adultery. Over time, Foxy succumbs to the advances of one of her neighbors, Piet Hanemas. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1968. Crossing to Safety RC 49441 by Wallace Stegner read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Story of acceptance and affirmation of two couples who meet in 1937 when they are young and whose friendship lasts a lifetime. Sid and Charity Lang and Larry and Sally Morgan, although from different backgrounds, befriend each other when the men are professors in Madison, Wisconsin. 1987. Damascus RC 50647 by Richard Beard read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes The lives of warehouse worker Spencer Kelly and teacher Hazel Burns were destined to intersect. On their common birthday, November 1, 1993, they court, mate, and face a common threat when a crazed student, who is obsessed with Hazel, challenges Spencer for her hand. 1998. The Dangerous Husband RC 49425 by Jane Shapiro read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes A forty-year-old New York photographer finally meets a wonderful man and they marry. But soon she realizes how clumsy he is--accidentally hurting himself, and her, more and more frequently. As the injuries become severe, the woman begins to plan his death. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Disgrace RC 49263 by J.M. Coetzee read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Divorced, fifty-two-year-old professor David Lurie is dismissed from a Cape Town university for seducing a twenty- year-old student. After retreating to his daughter's farm, an unprovoked attack by three African youths causes Lurie to reflect on his value system. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Booker Prize. 1999. The Dragon Can't Dance RC 50053 by Earl Lovelace read by John Stratton 2 cassettes As carnival time approaches, residents of Calvary Hill, a shantytown in Trinidad, begin making preparations. Miss Cleothilda knows she will retain her position as queen, and Aldrick Prospect will once again be king. But other things are changing: outsiders are encroaching and the inhabitants are losing their former rebellious spirit. Strong language. 1979. Drowning Ruth RC 50849 by Christina Schwarz read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In March 1919, nurse Amanda Starkey, seeking refuge, returns to her family home to live with her younger sister Mathilda and Mathilda's three-year-old child, Ruth. Within a year, Mathilda is dead and Amanda is raising Ruth as her own. But both Amanda and Ruth are hiding memories of the night Mathilda died. Bestseller 2000. The Edge of Heaven RC 47073 by Marita Golden read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Fearing her mother's return from prison, African American college student Teresa recalls life when her father was at home and her sister was still alive. Her mother, Lena, is also worried about facing family and friends after her release. Over time, they all struggle to understand the terrible events that led to a child's death. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Europa RC 48634 by Tim Parks read by David Cutler 2 cassettes A middle-aged professor at the University of Milan on a bus trip with a group of students and faculty, including his former mistress, reveals his stream-of-consciousness thoughts about her, their relationship, European unity, and his fellow passengers--even as he wonders why he joined this expedition. Some strong language. 1997. The Ewe Lamb RC 50433 by Margaret Bacon read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Describes the lives of childhood friends Judith and Alice from England's Yorkshire Dales. After Judith's mother abandons her family, the girls separate but are buoyed by their occasional meetings. Judith becomes a London barrister, while Alice turns her family farm into a bed and breakfast. Some violence. 1999. The Fiery Pantheon RC 49613 by Nancy Lemann read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes The Stewart family of New Orleans is on vacation at a Virginia hotel. Daughter Grace, twenty-eight, is engaged to Monroe, a young man who is to join them later. But Walter, a young man currently staying at the hotel, is gaining the family's attention simply because of his eccentric manner. 1998. Gertrude and Claudius RC 49516 by John Updike read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Recounts events that transpire before the beginning of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Focuses on Hamlet's mother, Gertrude, as the long-suffering wife in an arranged marriage, who falls calamitously in love with her brother-in-law Claudius. When Gertrude's husband learns of the affair, Claudius takes his own course of action. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Giving Up America RC 49085 by Pearl Abraham read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Deena, a Hasidic Jew raised in Jerusalem, ignores the warnings of her father and marries Daniel, an American Orthodox Jew. After seven years of marriage they are still childless, and Daniel becomes friendly with a woman from work. Gradually Daniel and Deena grow apart and the marriage disintegrates. 1998. A Gracious Plenty RC 47863 by Sheri Reynolds read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Finch Nobles, disfigured by burns when she was a child, tends the local graveyard. She communicates with the dead, who include a beauty queen, a crying baby, a homeless man, and her parents. Eventually she is able to let some of the townspeople into her lonely life. Some strong language. 1997. The Group RC 50691 by Mary McCarthy read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes (Reissue) Relates the lives of eight Vassar College friends from Kay Strong's wedding in 1933, one week after commencement, to her funeral seven years later. Describes the young women's transitions from college living to the practicalities of sex, marriage, motherhood, and careers. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1963. Having Everything RC 50684 by John L'Heureux read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In the eyes of the world psychiatrist Philip Tate stands at the pinnacle of success, both personally and professionally. But when he succumbs to a compulsive weakness for housebreaking, events get out of control and lead to his destruction. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1999. House of Sand and Fog RC 50033 by Andre Dubus read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Because of a tax-office error, recovering addict Kathy Lazaro is evicted from the bungalow she inherited from her father. The house is bought by an Iranian looking for the American dream. Correcting this mistake leads to a legal tussle with dire results. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Icy Sparks RC 49152 by Gwyn Hyman Rubio read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Growing up in the 1950s in a small Kentucky town, Icy realizes that she is different from the other kids. She endures alienation at school and a stay in the state hospital while gradually coming to terms with her disorder, Tourette Syndrome. Some strong language. 1998. Into the Garden: The Wildflowers, Book 5 RC 49508 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Cat (RC 48806) Cat confides to her therapy group that Geraldine, her mother and half-sister, forbids Cat to socialize with them. When Geraldine passes unexpectedly, Cat and the other girls keep her death a secret. Some explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. An Invisible Sign of My Own RC 50891 by Aimee Bender read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Quirky nineteen-year-old protagonist Mona Gray is systematically eliminating everything she loves from her life except mathematics. Accepting a position as an elementary school math teacher, she shares her love of numbers with second graders. And they help her open her heart. Bestseller 2000. Jade: The Wildflowers, Book 3 RC 48805 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette In this session with therapist Dr. Marlowe, Jade, a member of the OWP (Orphans with Parents), relates her story. She has become the contested trophy in a bitter divorce battle. Sequel to Star (RC 48795). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Just as I Am RC 48891 by E. Lynn Harris read by Peter Jay Fernandez 3 cassettes In Invisible Life (RC 38731), Ray and Nicole broke up because of his bisexuality, and now both are attempting to rebuild their lives. But they are thrown together again as their mutual friend Kyle struggles with the final stages of AIDS. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Leaving Small's Hotel RC 48458 by Eric Kraft read by Dan Blom 3 cassettes Peter Leroy and his wife Albertine's ownership of Small's Hotel is in jeopardy. Their latest scheme to save the inn involves nightly readings from Peter's memoirs for their guests. Soon the listeners begin finding ways they can fit into the plan. Some strong language. 1998. Lightning Strikes: The Hudson Family Series, Volume 2 RC 50929 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Rain (RC 50028) eighteen-year-old Rain Arnold is in England studying acting while she works as an au pair at her great aunt Lenora Endfield's austere home. Rain soon makes a horrifying discovery about a cottage on the estate. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Local Girls RC 50728 by Alice Hoffman read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Stories of Gretel Samuelson's youthful years on Long Island. Her best friend and neighbor, Jill, marries young and pregnant; her divorced mother battles cancer; her brother's promising future fades with drug use; and her older cousin longs for a family life. Some strong language. 1999. Lost in Translation RC 49282 by Nicole Mones read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Alice Mannegan, the thirty-six-year-old daughter of a racist politician, flees to China, where she works as an archaeologist's translator. While on an expedition, Alice falls in love with Professor Lin Shiyang, but their private demons fetter the couple's relationship. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Loves That Bind RC 49712 by Juli n Rˇos read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Abandoned by his lover, the protagonist writes to her recounting his past romances with a series of women, set forth in alphabetical order. Using wordplay and multilingual puns, he describes each partner as a particular storied heroine, leaving the reader to determine the literary source. Translated from Spanish. 1998. Lucky Man, Lucky Woman RC 50830 by Jack Driscoll read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Middle-aged parole officer Perry Lafond has always considered himself happily married to Marcia, a teacher. But when Marcia begins fertility injections, Perry feels ambivalent about starting a family. His involvement with a parolee's wife contributes to his midlife crisis. Strong language. Pushcart's Editors' Book Award. 1998. Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married RC 49402 by Marian Keyes read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes According to a fortune-teller, Lucy Sullivan will be getting married within a year. But she just broke up with her boyfriend (for being "too nice"), so Lucy is not sure who her husband will be. Then she falls for Gus--funny, penniless, and a big drinker. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Mail RC 51083 by Mameve Medwed read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Fiction writer Katinka O'Toole, once briefly married to her Joyce professor, is now lusting after the mailman, Louie, who brings her rejection slips. Things improve when Louie brings a check from Playgirl, they begin an affair, and her incapacitated ex-husband lets her teach his writing class. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind RC 49141 by Ann B. Ross read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Miss Julia, of Abbotsville, North Carolina, is just recovering from the shock of her husband's death when Hazel Marie Puckett arrives on her doorstep with a nine-year-old boy. Mr. Springer might have left Miss Julia well off financially (which she is just beginning to enjoy), but he also left her with a stepson. 1999. No Longer at Ease RC 50240 by Chinua Achebe read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette The bribery trial of Obi Okonkwo, a young Nigerian civil servant of "education and brilliant promise," is cause for consternation among the Umuofians who sent him to England on scholarship. Obi recounts his struggles with conscience and the circumstances that led to his arrest. 1960. Nora, Nora RC 50898 by Anne Rivers Siddons read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Lytton, Georgia; 1961. Peyton McKenzie is on the brink of womanhood when her older cousin, Nora, arrives in town. Peyton has always considered herself a loser, but Nora helps her see herself in a different light. However, it soon becomes apparent that Nora has her own problems. Strong language. 2000. The OmbŁ Tree RC 49559 by Elise Dallemagne-Cookson read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes In 1962, Michael and Diana Haines and their two-year-old son, Philip, immigrate to Argentina. They build a model dairy farm and enjoy country living. Along the way, they encounter unanticipated obstacles: political revolutions, forces of nature, former Nazis, and ghosts on their property. 1998. Open House RC 50525 by Elizabeth Berg read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Abandoned at forty-two, Samantha must make a new life for herself and her eleven-year-old son. After a shopping spree- -at her husband's expense--she decides to take in boarders for income. King, who helps Samantha's first tenant move in, becomes a friend and encourages her independence. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Pink Slip RC 49512 by Rita Ciresi read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes 1985. Unmarried New Yorker Lisa Diodetto worries her Sicilian family, especially since her best friend is her gay cousin Dodie. Then Lisa finds romantic happiness with her Jewish boss, Eben Strauss. But Dodie contracts AIDS and Lisa remembers sharing a needle with him. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Pleasing Hour RC 50685 by Lily King read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Rosie, a nineteen-year-old American, becomes an au pair with a wealthy Parisian family to escape her grief over having given up her baby to her barren sister. In her vulnerability, Rosie becomes attached to her young charges and more especially to their father. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Purveyor of Enchantment RC 49792 by Marika Cobbold read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Clementine Hope, thirty-six, and her neighbor, Mr. Scott, accidently become locked in his attic, where the older man asks her to explain why she never married his son, Nathaniel. As Clementine reveals her life, a tragedy occurs that makes her completely rethink her personal values. Some strong language. 1996. Rain: The Hudson Family Series RC 50028 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Rain lives with her mother, deadbeat father, and siblings in a Washington, D.C., ghetto. One day she is shocked to overhear the news that she's actually the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy white woman. Soon after, tragedy sends Rain to join her birthmother's family. Explicit desciptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Random Hearts RC 51077 by Warren Adler read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes (Reissue) When Edward Davis and Vivien Simpson are informed that their respective spouses died together in a plane crash, they realize the two were having an affair. Shocked and hurt, the survivors turn to each other while they piece together the betrayal. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1984. The Saving Graces RC 50013 by Patricia Gaffney read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes A Washington, D.C., women's group--Emma, Rudy, Lee, and Isabel--meets for ten years to discuss everything and everybody. The four establish a firm bond as they share their experiences in love, divorce, adultery, and infertility. When one is diagnosed with cancer, they rally to offer support. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Shopgirl RC 51049 by Steve Martin read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Artistic Mirabelle has an uninspiring job behind the glove counter at Neiman Marcus in Los Angeles, but what she really craves is love. Then smitten Seattle millionaire Ray Porter sends Mirabelle the gloves he purchased from her, beginning an unconventional relationship. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Short History of a Prince RC 48456 by Jane Hamilton read by Connie Crawford 3 cassettes Walter McCloud is a teenager in the 1970s when his life changes: He realizes he will never be a renowned ballet dancer, he accepts his homosexuality, and his brother dies of cancer. Twenty years later Walter returns from New York City to his family's summer house in Wisconsin to reconcile with his past. 1998. South of the Border, West of the Sun RC 50202 by Haruki Murakami read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes When Hajime is thirty-seven, moderately successful, and married with two daughters, his childhood sweetheart, Shimamoto, reappears in his life. She tantalizes him and disrupts his equanimity while remaining mysteriously uncommunicative about details of her daily existence. Hajime's longing for her becomes obsessive. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. A Stranger in the Earth RC 49041 by Marcel Theroux read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Horace Littlefair, twenty-two, has never been to the city. So when his grandfather dies, he leaves the country village of Great Much and travels to London where his great uncle has promised him a job on his newspaper. But the naive yet good-natured Horace is unprepared for urban ways. Some strong language. 1998. Talking to the Dead RC 50787 by Helen Dunmore read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Nina, a London photographer, goes to the country to care for her older sister Isabel, who has had a baby (and a hysterectomy). Nina begins an affair, unaware of how much this baby reminds Isabel of their brother's crib death. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. Twinship RC 49448 by Laurie Foos read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Single, thirty-four-year-old Maxi and her mother, Minnie, carefully planned for Maxi to get pregnant. They rehearsed the childbirth so it would be exactly like Minnie's, but things go horribly wrong when Maxi gives birth to her clone. Some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1999. Vinegar Hill RC 49824 by A. Manette Ansay read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes When James Grier loses his job, he takes his family home to Wisconsin to live with his parents. But the situation becomes stifling for his wife, Ellen, who suddenly finds herself running the household of a bitter and narrow-minded mother-in-law. Yet, Ellen finds the strength to endure. Some violence. Bestseller 1994. Waiting RC 49107 by Ha Jin read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes In 1960s China, Manna Wu falls in love with married doctor Lin Kong. His tradition-bound wife, Shuyu, refuses to divorce him, but if Lin can forbear through eighteen years of separation, the court will dissolve the marriage. National Book Award. 1999. Where She Has Gone RC 49672 by Nino Ricci read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes In this sequel to In a Glass House (RC 42929), Italian-born Victor's desire to renew ties with his half-sister Rita in Toronto results in emotional complications. When they accidentally meet in their mother's village in Italy, Victor probes their connection without reaching resolution. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Wilder Sisters RC 48764 by Jo-Ann Mapson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes New Mexico. Recently widowed Rose Wilder Flynn, forty, bemoans her grown children's lifestyles and relationships but is secretly attracted to her friend and boss, veterinarian Austin Donavan. Meanwhile Rose's estranged sister, Lily, returns home and realizes she still has feelings for an old beau. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Wings in the Snow RC 49886 by Jim Oliver read by John Polk 2 cassettes Dr. Theo Tithonus is oblivious to his family until a series of crises cause him to take stock of his life. His father, stepmother, and sisters are fighting; his unruly daughter shows up; and his gay lover leaves. Work also disintegrates into strife. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Winter Solstice RC 50844 by Rosamunde Pilcher read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes Elfrida, a retired actress; Oscar, a recent widower; Carrie, recovering from a love affair; Lucy, Carrie's niece; and Sam, deserted by his wife, spend the winter solstice in a Scottish cottage, where they form a lasting bond that allows them to recover from their various challenges and losses. Bestseller 2000. Wives of the Fishermen RC 48713 by Angela Huth read by Jennifer Mendenhall 3 cassettes Friends Myrtle Duns and Annie Mcleoud have continued to be close since childhood despite their different personalities. Over the years their relationship is tried by jealousy and resentment but still survives. Then Myrtle's husband dies in a fishing accident, and their friendship begins to unravel. 1998. Young Wives RC 50095 by Olivia Goldsmith read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Two friends, Jada and Michelle, lean on each other when both their marriages take frightening turns. They find additional support in recently wed Angela, an attorney who herself is reeling from a nasty marital surprise. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Humor Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason RC 49739 by Helen Fielding read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes More broad satire of the London singles scene in this sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary (RC 46267). When her affair with Mark Darcy takes a bad turn, Bridget begins a disastrous renovation of her flat and ends up in prison during her vacation in Thailand. Strong language. Bestseller 1999. Burger Wuss RC 50325 by M.T. Anderson read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Anthony, nice guy and doormat, seeks revenge after he sees his girlfriend, Diana, kissing cool guy Turner at a party. Anthony takes a job at the fast food restaurant where Turner is a supervisor and concocts a scheme involving rivalry with their competitor, Burger Queen. For senior high readers. 1999. The Complete Humorous Sketches and Tales of Mark Twain RC 48359 by Mark Twain read by John Polk 6 cassettes Compiles 136 comic pieces written between 1862 and 1904, making up a complete collection of Twain's humorous works. Includes thirty selections from his five books about travel. Arranged chronologically by year of first publication, with an introduction by the editor, Charles Neider. 1985. A Confederacy of Dunces RC 50482 by John Kennedy Toole read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes (Reissue) Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about slovenly, obese Ignatius Reilly, who is forced to seek employment in New Orleans after his tipsy mother has a car accident. Reilly, a medievalist who hates everything modern, runs through a succession of jobs in which he wreaks havoc. Some strong language. 1980. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen RC 49701 by Dyan Sheldon read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes When sixteen-year-old Lola, deemed the "drama queen" by her mother, moves to New Jersey, the girl is appalled by suburbia. Lola immediately runs into conflict with Carla, the reigning debutante, especially when Lola beats her out for the lead in the school play. For senior high readers. 1999. Extreme Elvin RC 49379 by Chris Lynch read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Overweight and suffering from hemorrhoids, fourteen-year-old Elvin Bishop, last seen in Slot Machine (RC 43380), enters high school with his friends Frankie and Mikie. Elvin meets two girls at a dance and suddenly becomes popular. But he has to choose which one he wants to know better. For senior high readers. 1999. Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates RC 50770 by Tom Robbins read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Unorthodox CIA agent Switters incurs a shaman's curse of death if his feet touch the ground. Consequently, he uses a wheelchair for his next assignment, which includes transporting gas masks to the Kurds and falling in love with a defrocked nun in Syria. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. Getting In RC 49014 by James Finney Boylan read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes An extended family piles into a Winnebago for a preadmission tour of New England colleges. Amid their fears of the college interviews, brothers Ben and Lefty continue their sibling rivalry, Chlo‰ decides to cheat on Lefty, and Polo and Allison break up. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Haunted Major RC 50487 by Robert Marshall read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Classic tale of the golf match between boorish Major Jacky Gore and champion Jim Lindsay for the hand of an American millionairess. Once in Scotland, Gore--who has never played golf in his life--receives unexpected assistance from the ghost of a clergyman with a grudge. 1999 introduction by John Updike. 1902. How I Created My Perfect Prom Date RC 49290 by Todd Strasser read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette This companion to How I Changed My Life (RC 43121) has been made into the movie Next to You. Nicole needs a prom date and decides to transform her grungy neighbor, Chase, into a hunk. Previously titled Girl Gives Birth to Own Prom Date. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash RC 48446 by Jean Shepherd read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ralph returns to the Indiana mill town of his childhood. When he walks into an old friend's bar, the two reminisce about their boyhood, which included Red Ryder BB guns, Orphan Annie, fishing, the Chicago World's Fair, and Fibber McGee and Molly. The movie "A Christmas Story" is based on the book. 1966. In the Family Way: An Urban Comedy RC 50741 by Lynne Sharon Schwartz read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Tenants of a New York apartment owned by aging Anna include her daughters, Bea and May; Bea's first husband, Roy; and Roy's second wife, Serena, now May's lover. When Roy reluctantly agrees to impregnate Serena, two other members of the convoluted family also become pregnant. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. The Inn at Lake Devine RC 48606 by Elinor Lipman read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Romantic comedy set in the 1960s. As a child of twelve, Natalie is offended when her Jewish family is told by a Vermont innkeeper that their most "comfortable" guests are gentiles. Over the years she develops various schemes to infiltrate the resort, and eventually she spends a weekend with the owner's son. 1998. Little Green Men RC 50073 by Christopher Buckley read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Alien abductions have been staged for decades by a secret government agency to pressure Congress for space program funds. But now a disgruntled agent has arranged for a pompous TV commentator to be kidnapped--not once, but twice- -by little green men, and the loudmouthed pundit has been thoroughly hoodwinked. Some strong language. 1999. The New York Yanquis RC 49006 by Bill Granger read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes George Bremenhaven, owner of the New York Yankees, fires all of his expensive baseball players and imports Cuban professionals from Fidel Castro. The only American on the team is thirty-eight-year-old relief pitcher Ryan Shawn, who happens to speak Spanish. Shawn struggles to manage the team and keep the peace. Strong language. 1995. Nineteen to the Dozen: Monologues and Bits and Bobs of Other Things RC 49697 by Sholem Aleichem read by David Elias 2 cassettes Fourteen Yiddish tales told in colloquial language depict Jewish life in Eastern Europe and in New York. In each case the author speaks through a man or woman who relates a story of personal woe, often involving humor and satire. 1998. Oy, Joy! RC 49449 by Lucy Frank read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Ninth grader Joy has never been on a date when elderly Uncle Max moves into her family's crowded New York apartment. His attempts to find her a boyfriend backfire, and Joy realizes that it is Uncle Max who is in need of matchmaking. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Legal Themes Above the Law RC 49515 by J.F. Freedman read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Attorney Luke Garrison, last seen in The Disappearance (RC 49015), becomes a special prosecutor for former classmate Nora Ray--now a district attorney investigating a foul-up by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Digging into the case, he finds numerous sordid secrets among the northern Californians. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Act of Revenge RC 49010 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Assistant district attorney Roger ("Butch") Karp and his private investigator wife, Marlene Ciampi, both take on cases involving Mafia family members, and they soon learn that the two crimes are related. Butch and Marlene's twelve- year-old daughter, Lucy, witnesses a murder in Chinatown that is also connected. Strong language and violence. 1999. Acts of Malice: A Nina Reilly Novel RC 48988 by Perri O'Shaughnessy read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes When his brother dies while skiing with him, Jim Strong can tell the police don't think it was an accident. He turns to Tahoe attorney Nina Reilly, who believes Jim is innocent even though others in his family (including his wife) don't. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1999. All or Nothing RC 50462 by Elizabeth Adler read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Lawyer/professor Marla Cwitowitz is looking for excitement. She gets plenty by teaming up with her private-investigator boyfriend, Al Giraud, who is hired to prove the innocence of a faithful husband accused of murdering a real-estate agent. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. The Attorney RC 49308 by Steve Martini read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Lottery winner Jonah Hale asks attorney friend Paul Madriani for help. Jonah and his wife were raising their granddaughter, Amanda, until they angered their drug- addicted daughter, Jessica, by denying her money. Now, aided by a notorious woman, Jessica and Amanda have vanished. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Breach of Promise: A Nina Reilly Novel RC 48989 by Perri O'Shaughnessy read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Lake Tahoe lawyer Nina Reilly is surprised to receive an invitation to a party for wealthy entrepreneur Mike Markov, given by his companion, Lindy. But an even bigger surprise awaits when Mike announces he is dumping Lindy. Nina risks all to handle the spurned woman's palimony suit. Some strong language. 1998. Buried Evidence RC 50853 by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The rapist who attacked prosecutor Lily Forrester and her daughter in Mitigating Circumstances (RC 35901) is out on parole and looking for them. Meanwhile, Lily's alcoholic ex- husband tries to escape a manslaughter charge by implicating Lily in a long-ago murder. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Dark Justice RC 49904 by William Bernhardt read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Attorney-author Ben Kincaid is on a book tour when he is arrested in the small logging town of Magic Valley while trying to rescue a doomed cat. His cell mates convince him to defend their environmental group leader, who is accused of murdering a logger. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. The Disappearance RC 49015 by J.F. Freedman read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Former district attorney Luke Garrison returns to Santa Barbara to defend a man accused of murdering media mogul Doug Lancaster's fourteen-year-old daughter. The girl disappeared during a slumber party the year before. The defendant claims he is being framed. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Expert RC 48576 by Lee Gruenfeld read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Rebecca Verona is hired to defend ex-lover James Perrein on federal charges of selling encryption technology to China. David Zuckerman, the prosecutor, turns out to be another person from Rebecca's past. The trial revolves around their interactions and the complex testimony of a computer expert that the technology does not even exist. Strong language. 1998. The Mercy Rule: A Dismas Hardy Mystery RC 48766 by John Lescroart read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Attorney Dismas Hardy from 13th Juror (RC 39668) is now asked to help another black-sheep lawyer, Graham Russo. Russo believes his father Sal's lethal dose of prescribed morphine was self- inflicted, but the cops don't agree, and Russo is their prime murder suspect. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. Mistaken Identity RC 48401 by Lisa Scottoline read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes Philadelphia attorney Bennie Rosato gets a huge surprise when she meets her newest client in jail. Alice Connolly, who claims she was framed by cops for the murder of her police detective boyfriend, also claims she is Bennie's identical twin, who was separated at birth. Strong language and some violence. 1999. Moment of Truth RC 49828 by Lisa Scottoline read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Believing his sixteen-year-old daughter murdered her mother, attorney Jack Newlin frames himself for the crime and confesses. He then hires novice associate Mary DiNunzio to represent him, not realizing the lengths she and the cops will go to prove him innocent. Strong language. Bestseller 2000. Move to Strike RC 50940 by Perri O'Shaughnessy read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes While teenage Nicole Zack is robbing the uncle who cheated her mother, she witnesses his murder and becomes the prime suspect. Recently widowed attorney Nina Reilly takes her case, while investigator Paul Van Wagoner examines the coincidence of the death that same night of the murdered man's son. Strong language. Bestseller 2000. No Physical Evidence RC 49002 by Gus Lee read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Asian American deputy district attorney Josh Jin is depressed since his daughter died, his wife left him, and he has been demoted. Jin is handed a case of child rape with no physical evidence to convict the accused. His emotional salvation becomes tied to saving the thirteen-year-old victim. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Perjury RC 48688 by Stan Latreille read by Mo Lotman 2 cassettes Attorney Jack Brenner is assigned to defend Davey Alden, a woman accused of perjury. She admits that she lied under oath about seeing her husband molesting their daughter. But she soon convinces Brenner she had reason to lie. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Red Zone RC 49653 by Tim Green read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Even though she is married to an ex-football player, attorney Madison McCall only reluctantly becomes a sports agent for her firm. Her first client, linebacker Luther Zorn, is having an affair with the team owner's wife and is the first suspect when the cuckolded husband is killed. Violence and strong language. 1998. Running from the Law RC 51020 by Lisa Scottoline read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Although she suspects her live-in lover is having an affair, Philadelphia attorney Rita Morrone agrees to defend his father, a federal judge, in a sexual harassment case brought by a former secretary. Deposing her, Rita realizes the two were having an affair. When the woman is killed that night, Rita must decide whether to defend the judge against a murder charge. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Suspicion of Betrayal RC 49466 by Barbara Parker read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Florida attorney Gail Connor, of Suspicion of Deceit (RC 47991), is receiving threatening phone calls. She is also fighting a custody battle, fixing up an old house, and preparing to marry, so the calls take a back seat until they escalate into frightening incidents. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1999. The Trials of Nikki Hill RC 49570 by Christopher Darden and Dick Lochte read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Prosecutor Nikki Hill is thrilled to be assigned to the murder case of television show host Maddie Gray. But she has doubts about the suspect, who was stealing a ring off of the corpse. Nikki and the LAPD soon discover the deceased had many enemies. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Wild Justice RC 50857 by Phillip Margolin read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes As the Portland, Oregon, police search for a serial killer, their main suspect is Dr. Vincent Cardoni--several mutilated bodies are found on his property. Cardoni's wife, Dr. Castle, is also under scrutiny. While attorney Amanda Jaffe defends Cardoni, he mysteriously disappears. Years later, the crimes begin again. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000. Literature The American Claimant RC 50367 by Mark Twain read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Viscount Berkeley leaves England to investigate claims on the family title and to satisfy his fascination with democracy and all things American. In the United States, he takes advantage of an opportunity to hide his identity and meets the claimant, Colonel Mulberry Sellers. Based on the author's unsuccessful 1887 play. 1892. The Baron in the Trees RC 48648 by Italo Calvino read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes In June 1767 in Italy, twelve-year-old Cosimo leaves the noontime dinner table and to spite his family climbs an oak tree in the garden, vowing never to come down. And he keeps his word. 1959. Bouvard and Pecuchet RC 48470 by Gustave Flaubert read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Flaubert's last novel, unfinished at his death in 1880. A chance encounter between two forty-seven-year-old clerks who feel the bond of soul mates leads to enduring friendship. They retire in the country but are disappointed in their various projects and experiments. Includes a fragment of a companion volume, The Dictionary of Received Ideas. 1976. The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway RC 48939 by Ernest Hemingway read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes (Reissue) This edition contains forty-nine stories that first appeared in a 1938 collection plus twenty-one works written after Hemingway moved to Finca Vigia in Cuba. Includes "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," "In Another Country," and "The Strange Country." 1987. The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson with a Selection of the Best Short Novels RC 49498 by Robert Louis Stevenson read by John Horton 4 cassettes Short stories and other fiction that encompass the brief life of the author. Includes his well-known "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The ghost story "Trawn Janet" is set in Scotland. A romantic tale of chivalry, "The Sire de Mal‚troit's Door," takes place in medieval England. 1997. Complete Stories 1874-1884 RC 48593 by Henry James read by Annie Wauters 7 cassettes in 2 containers Nineteen short stories originally published in periodicals. Includes "Daisy Miller: A Study," in which an innocent young American tourist scandalizes Europeans by her behavior. In "The Siege of London" James continues his examination of social convention, describing a much-divorced American widow's determination to enter English high society. 1999. Complete Stories 1884-1891 RC 48594 by Henry James read by Ted Stoddard 7 cassettes in 2 containers Seventeen short stories first published in periodicals. Chronicling events in the stratified Victorian society James observed, they depict conflict between classes and cultures and restrictions on women's behavior. In "The Chaperon" a young girl, whose father has died, tries to help her divorced and shunned mother reenter society. 1999. The Golden Pot and Other Tales RC 47927 by E.T.A. Hoffmann read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Five stories written between 1814 and 1822 when the German Romantic author died. Each tale explores different relations between reality and fantasy. Ritchie Robertson provides the literary context of these tales in his introductory essay. 1992. Heat and Dust RC 49404 by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala read by Corrie James 2 cassettes An English girl in India recounts the story of Olivia, her grandfather's first wife, who was seduced by the Nawab, an Indian prince, in 1923. The parallels between the two women's experiences explore the English attraction to the exotic Indian culture. Booker Prize winner. 1975. In Dubious Battle RC 49209 by John Steinbeck read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Jim Nolan leads disgruntled migrant workers in a confrontation with California landowners during the depression. Bestseller after its original publication in 1936. Conveys several levels of meaning about social forces and poverty in addition to its portrayal of labor strife. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. The Longest Journey RC 49621 by E.M. Forster read by Fred Major 2 cassettes The intellectual and social life of Cambridge University suits the physically impaired, orphaned student Ricky Elliot. Later, Ricky marries a shallow, domineering woman, Agnes Pembroke, and, at her urging, cheats his illegitimate half-brother Stephen. Tragedy soon strikes the Elliot family. 1922. The Oxford Book of English Short Stories RC 49398 edited by A.S. Byatt read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes Anthology of thirty-seven tales by nineteenth- and twentieth-century English authors such as Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, Saki, G.K. Chesterton, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, V.S. Pritchett, Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene, T.H. White, Penelope Fitzgerald, Angela Carter, and Ian McEwan. 1998. Portrait of a Man Unknown RC 48999 by Nathalie Sarraute read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette A neighbor explores an elderly father's relationship with his spinster daughter. An "anti-novel" by the French avant- garde writer, who uses unnamed characters. Preface by Jean- Paul Sartre. 1958. The Queen of Spades; The Negro of Peter the Great; Dubrovsky; The Captain's Daughter RC 47517 by Alexander Pushkin read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Four stories by the nineteenth-century Russian writer. The Queen of Spades, written in 1833, tells of a young officer's obsession with winning at cards. His subterfuge, intended to learn an elderly countess's secret for success, has dire consequences for both of them. 1962. The Tale of the 1002nd Night RC 48696 by Joseph Roth read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes When the Shah of Persia visits Vienna in the nineteenth century, he demands to spend the night with Countess W. His hosts instead provide him with Mizzi Schinagl, a similar- looking prostitute. The Shah sends Mizzi a magnificent pearl necklace that changes prospects for all who encounter it. Originally published in 1939. 1998. True at First Light RC 48757 by Ernest Hemingway read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Hemingway recounts his wife Mary's obsession with tracking down and killing a black-maned lion. He also writes of his devotion to Debba, an African woman he wants to take as a second wife. Hemingway's son Patrick edited this fictional memoir begun after Hemingway's last safari in Africa in the 1950s. Strong language. 1999. The Undiscovered Chekhov: Thirty-Eight New Stories RC 49564 by Anton Chekhov read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Representative pieces originally published in Russian magazines between 1880 and 1887, after Chekhov began writing in his twenties. "On the Train" describes the hazards of travel, the odd assortment of characters sharing one compartment, the corrupt conductors, and the train's poor condition--all recounted with good humor. 1998. Medical Themes Darwin's Radio RC 50676 by Greg Bear read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Disgraced archaeologist Mitch Rafelson, geneticist Kaye Lang, and government epidemiologist Christopher Dicken are embroiled in researching a miscarriage-producing virus named SHEVA, which spontaneously generates replacement pregnancies of new evolutionary humans. The ensuing panic spreads worldwide. Then Kaye becomes pregnant. 1999. The Devil's Workshop RC 49127 by Stephen J. Cannell read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Suspecting a cover-up when told that her microbiologist husband has committed suicide, microbiology doctoral student Stacy Richardson goes undercover to find out about the work he was doing at Fort Detrick, Maryland. She links up with a former war hero, alcoholic hobo Lucky Cunningham, to stop a bio-weapons scheme. Strong language and violence. 1999. Gravity RC 48872 by Tess Gerritsen read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Several years before Dr. Emma Watson travels into space on a "mercy mission," a geologist died in the Galapagos Rift. Unfortunately, one of the experiments Watson carries into space harbors a deadly virus that may be connected with the geologist's death. Watson's estranged husband goes to her rescue. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Scorpion Strike RC 49655 by John J. Nance read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Persian Gulf, 1991. Pilots Will Westerman and Doug Harris are sent on a dangerous mission to seize a deadly virus that Iraqi defector Dr. Shakir Abbas reveals is hidden in a laboratory. They end up crash landing in the desert while Dr. Abbas sneaks into Baghdad to retrieve additional vials. Violence. 1992. Multicultureal Arrow of God RC 49032 by Chinua Achebe read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes The chief priest of this African community is responsible for initiating the rituals that give structure to the peoples' lives. Conflict erupts as the clergyman attempts to maintain his own power and the authority of the deity in the face of the arrival of foreigners and growing disunity among the villagers. 1964. Beyond the Limbo Silence RC 50043 by Elizabeth Nunez read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Sara is one of three young women from the West Indies integrating a white college in Wisconsin in 1963. Her love for Sam, an African American involved in the civil rights movement, causes her to examine her beliefs and attitudes during that historic year. 1998. East into Upper East: Plain Tales from New York and New Delhi RC 49401 by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Collection of stories about urban life, six set in India and eight in New York City. In "Expiation," the eldest brother in a large East Indian family tells of his unconditional affection for the youngest brother, who becomes a criminal. In "The Temptress," a transplanted Indian matron finds a niche in New York. 1998. Fasting, Feasting RC 51278 by Anita Desai read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Through details about the daily rituals of meals, the lives of two families, in India and America, are revealed. Part one focuses on the blighted life of Uma, a prisoner of her Indian family's conventions; part two deals with the experiences of her brother Arun among well-to-do New England suburbanites. 1999. I Sweep the Sun Off Rooftops: Stories RC 49296 by Hanan Shaykh read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Seventeen short stories about Arab women confronting the Western world. In the title piece, a poor, unmarried Moroccan woman moves to London because of her infatuation with all things English, which even extends to a homeless young man. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Interpreter of Maladies: Stories RC 50087 by Jhumpa Lahiri read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Nine tales of brief encounters with lasting effects, set in India and America. Each emphasizes cultural transition and loss. In the title piece, while American-born Mr. and Mrs. Das and their three young children are tourists in India, Mrs. Das confides a disquieting secret to their guide. Pulitzer Prize. Bestseller 1999. Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith RC 48450 by Gina B. Nahai read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Five-year-old Lili watches her mother, Roxanna the Angel, grow wings and fly away. Lili recounts her thirteen-year search, as well as that of her aunt, Miriam the Moon, recalling how they escape from the Jewish ghetto in Tehran, learn Roxanna's story, and eventually reshape their lives in America. Bestseller 1999. Native Speaker RC 48919 by Chang-rae Lee read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Korean American Henry Park, an industrial spy for an American company, finds his life in a shambles. His young son is dead, and his wife has left him. Assigned to get close to a rising Korean American politician, Park must do things he has long avoided: accept his roots, define his loyalties, and find his identity. Descriptions of sex. 1995. The Road Home RC 49593 by Jim Harrison read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes In this sequel to Dalva (RC 28211), patriarch John Northridge reminisces about his life as a failed artist and successful rancher, and about the women he loved. His granddaughter Dalva's nomadic son, Nelse, adopted from birth, searches for his birth mother and becomes acquainted with his Native American heritage. Some strong language. 1998. Shifting Stars: A Novel of the West RC 49592 by Page Lambert read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1840s. Skye Macdonald is seven when her Lakota mother is killed. Her father, Scotsman Gregory Macdonald, eventually returns her to her maternal grandparents so that she may learn of her heritage--including a prophecy that she is destined to become a great warrior. Meanwhile, more white settlers are encroaching on Indian lands. Some violence. 1997. The Toughest Indian in the World RC 50590 by Sherman Alexie read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Nine short stories exploring the concept of Native American identity. In the title piece--originally appearing in the New Yorker--a Spokane Indian journalist adopts his father's practice of picking up Indian hitchhikers but carries the tradition farther than intended. 2000. White Teeth RC 50261 by Zadie Smith read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Set in London and spanning some twenty-five years, these are the misadventures of World War II buddies Archie Jones, an Englishman, and Samad Iqbal, a Bengali Muslim. Encompassing their marriages and offspring, their story explores religion, ethnicity, and gender. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Who's Irish? Stories RC 50166 by Gish Jen read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Eight short stories featuring Chinese American protagonists. In the title piece a Chinese grandmother is banned from her daughter's home after spanking her unruly Irish-Chinese granddaughter. In "Duncan in China" a Chinese American dropout moves to China to teach English but remains an outsider. 1999. Mystery and Detective Adam and Evil: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 49304 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Philadelphia high school teacher Amanda Pepper, from In the Dead of Summer (RC 45217) and others, is now concerned about the changes she sees in Adam, one of her students. But when he becomes a murder suspect, Amanda sets out to prove that Adam is not the culprit. 1999. Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage: An Agatha Raisin Mystery RC 49575 by M.C. Beaton read by Carmella Ross 2 cassettes Agatha Raisin is about to marry her next-door neighbor, James Lacey, when her presumed dead husband, Jimmy Raisin, shows up. Naturally, Lacey cancels the wedding and even leaves town. But when Jimmy is found murdered, Lacey returns to help Agatha find the culprit. 1996. All the Dead Lie Down RC 49717 by Mary Willis Walker read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Reporter Molly Cates investigates her father's decades-old suicide after she accidently spots the former county sheriff with her father's ex-fianc‚e. Molly ignores a bag lady's warning about a terrorist plot against the state capitol and doggedly continues her personal probe. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Anatomy of a Murder RC 49161 by Robert Traver read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes (Reissue) Army lieutenant Frederic Manion is jailed for killing Barney Quill, a motel operator in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Manion claims his wife was raped by Quill. Manion's defense attorney Paul Biegler re-creates the murder and sensational trial. Originally published in 1958; contains a new introduction by Traver, a former Michigan Supreme Court justice. Some strong language. 1983. Anyone's My Name RC 49643 by Seymour Shubin read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Young pulp detective writer Paul Weiler has everything going for him (he is working on a novel and has recently eloped with a wealthy girl he loves) until he commits a crime of passion. Suddenly Paul becomes the subject of the torrid crime magazine articles that he used to write. 1953. The Ape Who Guards the Balance: An Amelia Peabody Mystery RC 48782 by Elizabeth Peters read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Following an attempted kidnapping of Amelia, the Emersons depart early for Egypt's 1907 archaeological season. This time it is the younger generation taking center stage as Ramses, David, and Nefret buy an ancient papyrus and set in motion a deadly chain of events. 1998. Aunt Dimity's Christmas RC 51061 by Nancy Atherton read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette In this sequel to Aunt Dimity Digs In (RC 48173) and others, a homeless man collapses outside of Lori Shepherd's English cottage. While he's hospitalized in a coma, Lori is encouraged by her late aunt's spirit to search for his identity and for the reason he arrived at her door. 1999. Aunt Dimity's Death RC 49384 by Nancy Atherton read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In this prequel to Aunt Dimity Digs In (RC 48173), Lori Shepherd learns that her recently deceased mother had a long-distance friend named Dimity, who has also died. Dimity's last request was that Lori stay in Dimity's English cottage and write an introduction to her book of stories-- with a little help from a ghost. 1992. Backflash RC 50460 by Richard Stark read by John Polk 2 cassettes Although Parker is suspicious of the motives of a retired New York civil servant who wants him to rob a riverboat casino on the Hudson, he rounds up three partners to commit the crime. Afterwards, Parker and his gang realize that they have been set up. Violence and strong language. 1998. Bait RC 49569 by C.J. Songer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Former LAPD cops Meg Gillis and Mike Johnson operate a security systems business in Beverly Hills. When Mike mysteriously disappears and the police tag Meg as a suspect, she senses a frame-up and decides to offer herself as bait to trap Mike's killer. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. Bedford Square: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery RC 48545 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes London, 1891. When a body is found on the doorstep of General Brandon Balantyne in Bedford Square, he denies any knowledge of the man. Yet one of Balantyne's snuff boxes is found on the body. With his wife Charlotte's help, Superintendent Thomas Pitt uncovers a web of blackmail targeting honorable and powerful men. 1999. The Best American Mystery Stories, 1998 RC 49013 edited by Sue Grafton read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Editor Grafton includes twenty crime stories by well-known authors Lawrence Block, Mary Higgins Clark, Jay McInerney, Donald E. Westlake, and others. In Stuart Kaminsky's "Find Miriam," a man searches for his missing wife. Peter Robinson depicts events in the lives of two elderly ladies who share a cottage. 1998. The Best American Mystery Stories, 1999 RC 50183 edited by Ed McBain read by Christopher Walker 4 cassettes Collection of nineteen mysteries by well-known authors Lawrence Block, Ed Gorman, Phillip M. Margolin, John Updike, and others. In "Redneck," private eye Amos Walker tracks a cheating wife--with murderous results. In "Wrong Time, Wrong Place," two punks kidnap the wrong couple. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. The Best-Kept Secret: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 48979 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes Investigator Milan Jacovich repays a favor by investigating the case of a college student, Jason Crowell, who is accused of rape. Jacovich finds plenty of sexism and drugs on campus but suspects that Jason is being set up; the kid doesn't even like girls. Some strong language and some violence. 1999. A Bitter Feast RC 50745 by S.J. Rozan read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Chinese American private investigator Lydia Chin is hired to find four missing restaurant workers in New York's Chinatown. With the help of her partner, Bill Smith, and police detective Mary Kee, she uncovers a world of illegal immigrants, drug smuggling, and conflicts between the Cantonese and Fukienese. Some violence. 1998. Black Alley RC 50584 by Mickey Spillane read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes The murder of one of Mike Hammer's army buddies sends him, the mob, and the FBI looking for a stash of eighty-nine billion dollars reportedly hidden by him before his demise. Mike's own recent return from death's door also leads him to propose to Velda, his longtime secretary. Some violence. 1996. Black and Blue RC 48943 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Inspector Rebus's run-in with a senior officer has earned him an assignment to investigate the murder of Allan Mitchinson, an off-duty oilman, in Edinburgh's toughest suburbs. Rebus soon finds himself working on several other cases, too. Among them is the search for "Johnny Bible," whose crimes recall the murderous "Bible John" of the 1960s. Strong language. 1997. Black Coffee: A Hercule Poirot Novel RC 48946 by Charles Osborne read by Tom Martin 1 cassette Osborne has adapted as a novel this work originally written as a play by Agatha Christie in 1930. Scientist Sir Claud Amory believes someone in his home is trying to steal an important formula he has developed. He asks Poirot to come to his Surrey home and take the formula back to London. But when Poirot arrives, he finds Amory dead and soon identifies numerous suspects. 1998. Black Friday RC 50311 by James Patterson read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes When terrorists target Wall Street, federal agent Arch Carroll joins SEC chief of enforcement Caitlin Dillon to determine who is behind the mayhem. But their investigation endangers the motherless Carroll children. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1986. The Blessing Way RC 49586 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police investigates a murder and comes to suspect an unearthly killer. His friend, anthropologist Bergen McKee, who studies witchcraft on the reservation, also becomes involved in magic and the supernatural. Some violence. 1970. Blind Descent RC 48883 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Park Ranger Anna Pigeon combats her claustrophobia to rescue a friend and fellow ranger who is injured in a Carlsbad National Park cavern. After descending through dangerous crevices and tunnels, Anna learns that her friend has been murdered--probably by someone in the caving party. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. The Blue Corn Murders: A Eugenia Potter Mystery RC 49664 by Nancy Pickard read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Arizona rancher Eugenia Potter discovers Native American pottery on her ranch and signs up for a hike at an archaeological camp specializing in ancient Indian culture. During the trek through the wilderness, two women are murdered and a teen tour bus disappears. Some violence. 1998. Blue Death: A Norah Mulcahaney Mystery RC 48976 by Lillian O'Donnell read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes One after another, four NYPD officers are found dead of apparent suicides, but with no obvious motive. After the unexpected departure of her young son's nanny, single mother Lieutenant Norah Mulcahaney launches an investigation from her home. Some violence. 1998. The Bluest Blood: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 50540 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes As Amanda Pepper's school library receives a large donation from the wealthy Roederer family, Reverend Harvey Spiers and his Moral Ecologists are organizing a book-banning crusade in Philadelphia. But when both Neddy Roederer and Reverend Spiers are murdered, everyone (including both victims' teenage sons) becomes a suspect. Some violence. 1998. The Body in the Big Apple: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 50378 by Katherine Hall Page read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes In this prequel to the Faith Fairchild series, young Faith has just launched her catering business in New York when former classmate Emma Stanstead asks for her help. A blackmailer is threatening to use secrets from Emma's past to ruin her husband's political career. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. The Body in the Cast: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 49505 by Katherine Hall Page read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Faith Fairchild, former Manhattan caterer, is hired to feed the movie company that is filming a version of The Scarlet Letter in the scenic town of Aleford, Massachusetts. But the leading lady is poisoned and two supporting cast members are killed before Faith discovers who the culprit is. Some strong language. 1993. 1993. The Body in the Kelp: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 48944 by Katherine Hall Page read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Faith Fairchild, her minister husband, Tom, and their baby are on vacation in Maine. At an estate auction, Faith buys a quilt that turns out to be a map to a long-sought family treasure. Three murders later, Faith does find something. Some violence. 1991. Bones: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 50393 by Jan Burke read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes Four years ago, reporter Irene Kelly was approached by teenager Gillian Sayre, whose mother was missing. Now Kelly is part of a group traveling with suspected serial killer Nick Parrish to find Mrs. Sayre's grave--and Parrish has a plan to escape. Violence and strong language. 1999. The Burglar in the Rye: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC 48926 by Lawrence Block read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar and bookseller, is hired by an ex-lover of a famous, reclusive author to steal back letters now in the possession of a literary agent. The only problem is that the agent is dead when Bernie arrives, and he can't resist stealing some rubies as he flees. Some strong language and some violence. 1999. The Burning Bride RC 50538 by Margaret Lawrence read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Maine, 1786. In this sequel to Blood Red Roses (RC 46974) midwife Hannah Trevor is reluctantly marrying Daniel Josselyn, father of her deaf daughter and their unborn child. Amidst a rebellion by bankrupt, overtaxed farmers, Daniel is accused of murder. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. The Case of the Beautiful Beggar: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 49436 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) In a variation on his usual role, Perry Mason acts as a civil attorney until the case evolves into criminal proceedings. Mason is hired by beautiful, young Daphne Shelby, whose wealthy, elderly uncle has been forced into a shady sanitarium by his unscrupulous half-brother, a gambler with debts to repay. 1965. Cat in a Golden Garland: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 48881 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Midnight Louie and his human, Miss Temple Barr, are in New York, where Louie is auditioning for a role as spokesperson for a cat food producer. At a Christmas party given by the advertising company, one of the senior executives is murdered. Naturally, Louie leads the investigation. 1997. Cat on the Scent RC 51066 by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Postmistress Mary "Harry" Haristeen with her cats, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and corgi Tee Tucker investigate the shooting of a local man during a Civil War reenactment. The event leads to the discovery of drug dealing, adultery, and a missing airplane in sleepy Crozet, Virginia. Some violence. 1999. The Cat Who Robbed a Bank RC 49500 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Autumn in Pickax brings festivals, the Scottish Games, and the return of estate jeweler Mr. Delacamp. But Mr. Delacamp is murdered in the newly restored hotel, and his assistant and the desk clerk are missing. Qwilleran takes clues from his cats, Koko and Yum Yum, to solve the crime. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Chain of Evidence RC 51024 by Ridley Pearson read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Three years ago Hartford police detective Joe Dartelli (Dart) investigated the suicide of a sex offender. Now that there is a rash of similar deaths, Dart's suspicions about the first one resurface. Someone is killing these men and planting evidence to make them appear as suicides, and Dart is fairly certain the culprit is his mentor, forensics specialist Walter Zeller. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. City of Ice RC 50397 by John Farrow read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Sergeant-Detective Cinq-Mars watches his beloved Montreal being taken over by an alliance of gangs, including the Russian Mafia. He receives a macabre Christmas gift--a police informant dressed as Santa Claus and impaled on a meat hook. Cinq-Mars realizes the depth of treachery he faces. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1999. A Clue for the Puzzle Lady RC 49605 by Parnell Hall read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Police chief Dale Harper of Bakerhaven, Connecticut, finds a crossword puzzle clue alongside the corpse of a young girl. Serendipitously, Cora Felton, a crossword puzzle writer, and her niece Sherry have just moved to town. When another body- -and clue--are discovered, Cora, a hapless alcoholic, attempts to help. Includes a puzzle. Some violence. 1999. Cold Hit RC 49301 by Linda Fairstein read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes When the corpse of art gallery owner Denise Caxton is found in the Hudson River, New York assistant DA Alexandra Cooper of Final Jeopardy (RC 42441) teams up with detectives Chapman and Wallace to determine if Caxton's death was connected with the art world. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Cornell Woolrich Omnibus: Rear Window and other Stories; I Married a Dead Man; Waltz into Darkness RC 50156 by Cornell Woolrich read by Fred Major 4 cassettes Seven classic mystery stories from the 1940s, including "Rear Window," on which Alfred Hitchcock's film was based. In "Post-Mortem," a widow looking for a winning lottery ticket has her first husband's body exhumed. In "Three O'Clock," a man sneaks home to murder his wife but ends up a victim instead. Some violence. 1984. The Corpse at the Haworth Tandoori RC 50532 by Robert Barnard read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes After a body is found in the trunk of a car outside the local Indian restaurant in Haworth, Yorkshire, Detective Constable Charlie Peace and his boss, Mike Oddie, concentrate their investigation on a local artists' colony where once-famous painter Ranulph Byatt holds court. Some violence. 1998. Cradle and All RC 50260 by James Patterson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The Catholic church discovers two pregnant virgins at a time when plagues are besetting the world. The church sends an ex-nun turned detective to investigate one of the mothers- to-be. The priest she secretly loves assists her in the inquiry. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Crime Wave: Reportage and Fiction from the Underside of L.A. RC 50602 by James Ellroy read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Pieces first published in GQ magazine by the crime writer. Ellroy relates his mother's murder in 1958 as well as other crimes against women, including Nicole Simpson's murder. Depicts some corrupted characters on the dark side of Los Angeles. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1999. A Darker Shade of Crimson: An Ivy League Mystery RC 49810 by Pamela Thomas-Graham read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Rosezella Fisher had risen from secretary to dean of students at Harvard Law School before she fell to her death during a campus blackout. Many people resented the ambitious black woman's success, and economics assistant professor Nikki Chase, also black, suspects foul play. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Darkness, Take My Hand RC 50409 by Dennis Lehane read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro stumble upon a decades-long string of horrifying murders committed by a pair of serial killers. Worse, the crimes originated in the sleuths' old neighborhood and involve people they've known all their lives. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Dead Souls: An Inspector Rebus Novel RC 50395 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Scottish inspector John Rebus is pulled in several directions: tracking a murderer deported from the United States to Edinburgh, keeping an eye on a pedophile who lives near a neighborhood playground, accepting the apparent suicide of a colleague, and searching for the son of a high school girl friend. Violence and strong language. 1999. Deadfall: Alex Jensen Alaska Mystery RC 49656 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes When his girlfriend, Iditarod musher Jessie Arnold, is stalked and almost killed, Alaska state trooper Alex Jensen sends her into hiding. As Alex investigates, Jessie's pursuer locates her and her lead dog, Tank, in the wilderness. The danger causes Alex and Jessie to reassess their relationship. Some violence. 1998. Death in Paradise: A Henrie O Mystery RC 48420 by Carolyn Hart read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Six years after her husband, Richard, fell to his death in Hawaii, journalist Henrie O receives an anonymous message suggesting that he was murdered. This prompts her finally to seek out the woman Richard was visiting that night, whose long relationship with him had always seemed like more than friendship. Some strong language. 1998. Death Is Now My Neighbor: An Inspector Morse Novel RC 48888 by Colin Dexter read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Lonsdale College of Oxford will soon be seeking a new master, and there appear to be only two main contenders-- Storrs and Cornford. (Actually it's their wives who have more ambition toward the job.) Meanwhile, Rachel James of Oxford is found murdered, and Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis begin an investigation that soon takes them to Lonsdale College. 1996. Death of a Colonial: A Sir John Fielding Mystery RC 49796 by Bruce Alexander read by George Holmes 2 cassettes England, 1771. Blind judge Sir John Fielding and his ward Jeremy Proctor investigate a young man's claim to the Paltrow family estate. The claimant has just returned after eight years in the North American colonies and his identity is in doubt, and the Crown covets the disputed prize. 1999. Death of a Scriptwriter: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 49552 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Elderly mystery writer Patricia Martyn-Broyd's joy that one of her out-of-print books is being made into a television show turns to horror when she realizes her heroine has been turned into a floozy. But Patricia is only one of Scottish policeman Hamish Macbeth's many suspects when two deaths occur on the set. Strong language. 1998. Death Train to Boston: A Fremont Jones Mystery RC 50421 by Dianne Day read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Partners and lovers Fremont Jones and Michael Kossoff are investigating railroad vandalism, when the train they are riding is dynamited, injuring both. Fremont is abducted by a Mormon, who decides to make her his next wife. Michael struggles to rescue her while eluding the bomber. Some violence. 1999. Deep South RC 50627 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Park Ranger Anna Pigeon accepts a promotion to supervise the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, but on her arrival immediately regrets the decision. Soon a teenage girl is murdered and Anna faces danger from the suspects, including a group of Civil War reenactors. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. The Devil's Code RC 51046 by John Sandford read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Kidd and his associate and lover, LuEllen, investigate the death of a member of their computer hacking group. Kidd was last seen in The Empress File (RC 36590) and The Fool's Run (RC 30857), which appeared under the author's real name, John Camp. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. Do You Promise Not to Tell? RC 49129 by Mary Jane Clark read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Television news producer Farrell Slater is about to lose her job when she stumbles on a potentially huge story: the Faberg‚ egg just auctioned by a prestigious firm may be fake. But can she prove it without endangering the old Russian woman who owns the real one--or herself? Some violence. 1999. The Dog Who Bit a Policeman: An Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov Novel RC 49214 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Even with the demise of communism, Moscow Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov and his team still juggle multiple criminal investigations, including rival Mafia gang killings and the disappearance of an alcoholic politician. There is also the new and unique problem of illegal and deadly dog fights that plague the city. Some violence. 1998. The Doublet Affair: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court RC 49539 by Fiona Buckley read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to To Shield the Queen (RC 49538), lady-in- waiting Ursula Blanchard is sent to spy on Leonard Mason, who is suspected of sympathizing with Mary Stuart's design to seize the throne. Ursula hopes to join her husband in France afterward as a reward. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. Dreaming of the Bones: A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery RC 49496 by Deborah Crombie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Superintendent Duncan Kincaid reluctantly agrees to help his ex-wife, feminist biographer Victoria McClellan, investigate the apparent suicide of a troubled poet who met her end five years before. When Victoria suddenly dies soon thereafter, Duncan actively seeks revenge, linking the two women's murders. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. A Drink before the War RC 50609 by Dennis Lehane read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro are hired by two senators to investigate missing government files taken by their African American cleaning lady. Only they soon discover that the stolen goods are more racy than office work, and the cleaning lady turns up dead. Violence and strong language. 1994. The Duke of Cleveland: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 49615 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes Cleveland private investigator Milan Jacovich is hired by heiress April Delavan to find her boyfriend, Jeff Feldman, a potter who skipped town with a lot of her money. Jacovich discovers the many enemies of the sleazy artist, as well as collectors searching for a valuable vase. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. Dust to Dust RC 50847 by Tami Hoag read by John Polk 3 cassettes When Minneapolis Internal Affairs gay cop Andy Fallon is found hanging naked from a noose, detective Sam Kovac and his partner Nikki Liska think it's murder. They review Andy's investigations, including an old case involving his policeman father. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. Elephants Can Remember: A Hercule Poirot Mystery RC 48935 by Agatha Christie read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Mrs. Oliver, an elderly writer of detective stories, and Hercule Poirot collaborate to find out what really happened to the parents of Mrs. Oliver's goddaughter. 1972. Evan Help Us RC 50610 by Rhys Bowen read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Evan Evans, constable of the village of Llanfair in North Wales, investigates the connection between the murders of two outsiders and a plan for bringing tourism to this remote outpost. Evans's interest in newly arrived single mother Annie Pigeon and her daughter, Jenny, also leaves the local single ladies seething. 1998. Family Honor RC 48857 by Robert B. Parker read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Ex-cop Sunny Randall works as a Boston private detective while she completes her BFA and paints. She recently divorced her husband because of his family mob ties but still cares for him. In her current case, Sunny is suspicious of the wealthy couple looking for their runaway daughter. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1999. The Fencing Master RC 50376 by Arturo P‚rez-Reverte read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes Madrid, 1866. Don Jaime Astarloa is an honorable man of tradition who makes his living teaching fencing to wealthy students. But his life changes forever when a beautiful young lady enters his studio requesting advanced lessons. Don Jaime unwittingly becomes embroiled in political intrigue--and murder. 1988. Fire and Ice: A Liam Campbell Mystery RC 50187 by Dana Stabenow read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Recently demoted Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell deplanes at his new post and finds a dead body on the tarmac; his former lover, pilot Wy Chouinard, is bent over the corpse. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Firestorm: An Anna Pigeon Mystery RC 48947 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Park ranger Anna Pigeon is firefighting in northern California when members of her crew, trapped by a firestorm, are burned but saved by their survival tents. Then Anna discovers one crewman murdered. A killer is among them, and snow has started falling. Some strong language and some violence. 1996. Garden of Evil: A Britt Montero Mystery RC 49618 by Edna Buchanan read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Miami crime journalist Britt Montero is covering the murder spree of a female serial killer who shoots her victims in the genitals. When the killer offers Britt an exclusive story, things go horribly wrong. Violence and strong language. 1999. The Geezer Factory Murders RC 49669 by Corinne Holt Sawyer read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Things are looking up for retirement home Camden-sur-Mer when tenants begin transferring there from the competition, newly built Golden Years. But the murder of a recent arrival brings bad publicity and another mystery to solve for resident amateur sleuths Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate. 1996. The Good Old Stuff: Thirteen Early Stories RC 50967 by John D. MacDonald read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes (Reissue) Thirteen pulp magazine stories published between 1947 and 1952 by the author of the Travis McGee mystery series. All involve revenge, disappearance, adventure, or homicide. In "Murder for Money" adult siblings suspect their young stepmother of killing their rich--but unloved--father. Some violence. 1952. The Greengage Summer RC 49067 by Rumer Godden read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old Cecil, sixteen-year-old Joss, their younger siblings, and their mother arrive in France for a summer holiday. When their mother is hospitalized, the children are left on their own. Eliot, a mysterious Englishman, takes them under his wing, and the girls fall in love--until the police arrive. For senior high and older readers. 1958. Hard Currency RC 48945 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov and his deputy inspector, Elena Timofeyeva, have been sent to Cuba to look into a Russian engineer's arrest for the murder of a Cuban woman. Remaining in Russia, Inspector Emil Karpo investigates the murder of a young woman who was killed, apparently by a man she tried to rob. 1995. Hatchet Job: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 51007 by Harold Adams read by Fred Major 1 cassette Detective Carl Wilcox is called in to investigate the murder of Mustard's town cop, Lou Dupree, who "died of overexposure to an ax." Lou had plenty of enemies because of his numerous affairs with married women, but who hated him enough to commit such a brutal murder? Some strong language. 1996. Her Forbidden Knight RC 48787 by Rex Stout read by Anne Mullen 2 cassettes The "Erring Knights," a group of men who spend the day in the lobby of New York City's Lamartine Hotel, establish themselves as champions of Miss Lila Williams, the hotel telegrapher. When newcomer John Knowlton shows an interest in Lila, they check him out and learn he has a shady past. 1997. A Highland Christmas: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 50600 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Christmas is at hand in the remote Highland village of Lochdubh. This year, P.C. Hamish Macbeth is set to work through the holiday, while his family vacations without him. On his own, Hamish cracks several cases, including the disappearance of an elderly woman's cat and the theft of a nearby community's town lights. 1999. Hit Man RC 49625 by Lawrence Block read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Ten stories that trace the grim exploits of New York-based hired killer J.P. Keller. Between contracts Keller enjoys his pet dog and stamp collecting, seeks romance unsuccessfully, consults a therapist, and dreams about giving up his business for the simple life in rural Oregon. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. Honky Tonk Kat RC 48543 by Karen Kijewski read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Private detective Kat Colorado comes to the aid of her childhood friend, the now famous country music singer Dakota Jones. Dakota has been receiving threatening letters that quickly escalate to violent acts. Kat has a lot of people to suspect, and most are related to Dakota. Strong language and some violence. 1996. The Hook RC 49971 by Donald E. Westlake read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Authors Bryce Proctorr and Wayne Prentice renew an old acquaintance when they run into each other in the New York Public Library. Each author is currently experiencing publishing problems, and they decide to combine their efforts--in a murderous collaboration. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Hot Six RC 50513 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In this sequel to High Five (RC 48439) bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's mentor, the dangerously appealing Ranger, is the one who has skipped bail. Meanwhile, Stephanie is being tailed, her apartment is tossed, her relationship with cop Joe Morelli turns interesting, and her grandmother moves in. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000. Hugger Mugger: A Spenser Novel RC 50098 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Private detective Spenser is hired to find out who's shooting Walter Clive's horses at the Three Fillies Stables in Georgia. The best thoroughbred, Hugger Mugger, is bound to win the Triple Crown--if he lives. Spenser meets Clive's dissolute daughters--and then a human is murdered. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Hunter's Moon: A Kate Shugak Mystery RC 49633 by Dana Stabenow read by Abigail Dorn 2 cassettes Alaskan big-game guides Kate Shugak and Jack Morgan are hired to conduct a hunting party of raucous German executives. When one hunter is shot, it appears accidental. But a second shooting suggests that the targets of choice are not wild animals. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Hunting Badger RC 49475 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes A casino robbery on the Ute reservation leaves one guard dead, while a second is wounded and held under suspicion. As Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee tracks the criminals in the Four Corners canyons, retired cop Joe Leaphorn receives a startling tip identifying the perpetrators. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. In a Dry Season: An Inspector Alan Banks Mystery RC 49545 by Peter Robinson read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes When a drought dries up a reservoir that covers the abandoned English village of Hobb's End, a skeleton is found in a crumbling building. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks and local detective Annie Cabbot untangle the World War II mystery that led to the young woman's death. Some strong language. 1999. In the Best Families: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 49503 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Nero Wolfe is hired to discover the source of a husband's sudden riches. But Wolfe decides to turn tail and disappear after he is threatened by master criminal Arnold Zeck. Disgusted with Wolfe's apparent cowardice, Archie Goodwin takes over. Some violence. 1950. Irene at Large: Irene Adler Mystery RC 48927 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes In 1889 amateur sleuth Irene Adler Norton and her secretary, Penelope Huxleigh, are approached by a man in eastern garb who warns them of danger to Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes's sidekick. It appears that the war in Afghanistan nine years earlier has current repercussions that could endanger the empire. 1992. Jitterbug: A Novel of Detroit RC 50696 by Loren D. Estleman read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Detroit, 1943. A serial killer is roaming the city murdering people suspected of hoarding ration coupons. Lieutenant Max Zagreb uses all the methods available--legal and illegal--to track down the culprit. Meanwhile, police contend with growing racial unrest that explodes into a race riot. Violence and strong language. 1998. Laidlaw RC 50347 by William McIlvanney read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Glasgow detective Jack Laidlaw investigates the murder of eighteen-year-old Jennifer Lawson--apparently by a confused bisexual boy named Tommy Bryson. Other people are soon after Tommy for revenge; meanwhile, Laidlaw's marriage is slowly disintegrating. Some violence and some strong language. 1977. The Last Dance: A Novel of the 87th Precinct RC 49451 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes An apparent hanging suicide by a retired male nurse is reclassified as homicide when traces of a paralyzing drug are discovered. A snitch is killed after telling 87th precinct detectives he has information on the murder. The cops comb the city for a motive and a murderer. Strong language and some violence. 2000. The Laughing Hangman RC 48424 by Edward Marston read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes When an Elizabethan troupe, Westfield's Men, produces a scandalous new play, the members encounter more problems than anticipated. Stage manager Nicholas Bracewell investigates two suspicious hangings while also reviving a former love relationship with Anne Hendrik. 1996. Legacies: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 49286 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Tomb (RC 22793), Repairman Jack comes to the aid of pediatrician Alicia Clayton, whose half- brother is desperate to take custody of Alicia's inherited house. Jack moves aggressively to uncover the secret of the house before things turn deadly. Strong language and violence. 1998. Liberty Falling RC 48941 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Park ranger Anna Pigeon is in New York to visit her critically ill sister, Molly, but becomes involved in the case of two suicides ("jumpers") at the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. Anna discovers that the deaths are related to a more sinister plot. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Loot RC 50059 by Aaron Elkins read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Austria, 1945. A lone truck carrying artworks stolen by Nazis disappears in the snow. Fifty-odd years later, one of the paintings appears in a Boston pawn shop. Art historian Ben Revere joins in an investigation that leads to Europe and the Mafia. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. A Man Lay Dead RC 49487 by Ngaio Marsh read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette (Reissue) Sir Hubert Handesley's weekend house party is interrupted by a real death while his guests, including Agatha Troy of Artists in Crime (RC 43463), engage in the parlor game of "murder." Inspector Alleyn from Scotland Yard arrives to investigate. 1934. The Man Who Was Taller than God: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 51037 by Harold Adams read by Fred Major 1 cassette South Dakota, 1930s. Itinerant painter Carl Wilcox is hired by the mayor of a small town to investigate the murder of Felton Edwards, a womanizing schemer who had returned to his hometown unexpectedly. Wilcox encounters nubile housewives and another murder before he finds his suspects. Some violence. 1992. Masked Dancers RC 49197 by Jean Hager read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Small-town Oklahoma police chief Mitch Bushyhead discovers the game warden's body near an illegally shot bald eagle. Bushyhead tries to question high school principal Vian Brasfield, who sometimes holds Cherokee eagle dances on his land, but Brasfield has mysteriously disappeared. Strong language. 1998. McNally's Dilemma RC 50259 by Lawrence Sanders read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Palm Beach investigator Archy McNally assists his friend Melva Williams, who admits she killed her second husband after catching him with a mystery woman. Archy discovers secrets from the family's past that Melva and her daughter have concealed. Written for the late Sanders's estate by Vincent Lardo. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. Misery Loves Maggody: An Arly Hanks Mystery RC 49467 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Maggody chief of police Arly Hanks rushes to the hospital to see her mother, Ruby Bee, who got sick while on an Elvis tour with her friend Estelle. Meanwhile, Estelle's suspicions about the other tour members appear true when one dies mysteriously. Strong language. 1998. Miss Pym Disposes RC 49075 by Josephine Tey read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Miss Lucy Pym is a visiting lecturer in psychology at a girls' physical education college called Leys. The students are a diverse group, and Miss Pym enjoys her stay until one of them, Miss Rouse, is killed using gymnastic apparatus. The police call it an accident, but Miss Pym discovers otherwise. 1948. Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour RC 51023 by Simon Brett read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Mrs. Pargeter plans to secretly return the "hot" paintings that the widowed Veronica Chastaigne wants to give back before her demise. Recruiting her late husband's old cronies for the task, Mrs. Pargeter eludes Detective Wilkinson and Sergeant Hughes only to discover that the old masters have been stolen--again. Some violence. 1998. The Mummers' Curse: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 50420 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Schoolteacher-sleuth Amanda Pepper and her niece hope to see Amanda's colleague Vincent Devaney marching in the annual Mummers' parade in Philadelphia. When Vincent becomes a suspect after one of the revelers is shot, he tells the cops he was with Amanda. But he's not telling the truth. 1996. Murder at the Library of Congress RC 49490 by Margaret Truman read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Annabel Reed-Smith is happily ensconced at the Library of Congress's Hispanic room researching an article on Christopher Columbus and his aide Las Casas, whose lost diaries are rumored to reveal hidden treasure. When she finds the expert librarian on the subject murdered, Annabel and her husband, Mac, investigate. Some violence. 1999. Murder Has No Calories RC 48982 by Corinne Holt Sawyer read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When a staff member of Dorothy McGraw's health resort is murdered, Dorothy fears the police won't solve the crime in time to save her business. She begs elderly amateur sleuths Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate to pose as guests and find the killer. 1994. Murder in Foggy Bottom RC 50815 by Margaret Truman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A well-dressed corpse in Washington's Foggy Bottom may be connected to three suspicious commuter plane crashes. Lovers Max Pauling and Jessica Mumford, both of the State Department, are pursuing the investigation when Jessica's ex-husband turns up, fleeing the right-wing extremist faction in which he'd been operating undercover. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Murder in Georgetown: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery RC 49435 by Elliott Roosevelt read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Washington, D.C.; 1935. When Sargent Peavy, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, is murdered, police and his widow accuse his lover, Jessica Dee. But Jessica has been working as a spy for First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on the staff of Senator Huey Long. Eleanor becomes involved in clearing Jessica's name. 1999. Murder Makes Waves: A Southern Sisters Mystery RC 49042 by Anne George read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Tiny retired Alabama teacher Patricia Anne decides she needs some adventure in her life and turns to her flamboyant, wealthy, thrice-widowed sister, Mary Alice, for help. Together with a friend and Patricia Anne's daughter, they find more than adventure when they discover a murder on their Florida vacation. Some strong language. 1997. Murder on the Gravy Train RC 49084 by Phyllis Richman read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes When restaurant critic Chas Wheatley decides to write a series of columns on restaurant scams deceiving customers, she finds that a favorite new place in Washington, D.C., is involved in criminal activity. Chas develops an unlikely ally in a Lebanese taxicab driver who knows about food and espionage. 1999. Murder on the Yukon Quest: An Alaska Mystery RC 50649 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Jessie Arnold decides to run in the thousand-mile Yukon Quest dog race while her boyfriend, state trooper Alex Jensen, is in Idaho. But she is soon embroiled in murder when a fellow musher is kidnapped and Jessie must deliver the ransom. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Murder Shoots the Bull: A Southern Sisters Mystery RC 49043 by Anne George read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Petite Patricia Anne Hollowell and her plus-size sister, Mary Alice Crane, are thinking about getting involved in an investment club with neighbor Mitzi Phizer, when Mitzi's husband is accused of murdering his first wife. Of course the sisters feel they must help. And their own families create problems too. 1999. Mystery Midrash: An Anthology of Jewish Mystery and Detective Fiction RC 49571 edited by Lawrence W. Raphael read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes Thirteen short stories with Jewish protagonists and/or issues from authors such as Faye Kellerman, Stuart Kaminsky, Toni Brill, Richard Fliegel, and others. Some violence. 1999. Night Shield RC 50926 by Nora Roberts read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette In this sequel to Night Tales (RC 50925) Denver police commissioner Boyd Fletcher pairs his detective daughter, Ally, with club owner Jonah Blackhawk, whom Boyd saved from a life of crime years ago. Romance complicates their investigation of burglaries involving Blackhawk's club. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Nightmare Town: Stories RC 49771 by Dashiell Hammett read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Twenty short crime stories from the 1920s and 1930s written by the former Pinkerton detective who became famous for his characters Continental Op and Sam Spade. Among these works, written originally for magazines, is the prototype for the novel The Thin Man (RC 16349). Some violence. 1999. No Badge, No Gun: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 50444 by Harold Adams read by Fred Major 1 cassette Carl Wilcox, depression-era itinerant sign painter and detective, is hired to look into the rape and murder of a teenage girl in a small South Dakota town. Wilcox soon falls in love with Hazel, the school librarian. Before long another murder occurs, leaving one less suspect. 1998. Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep RC 50603 by Patricia H. Rushford read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Retired Portland, Oregon, policewoman Helen Bradley investigates the murder of a gerontologist who was experimenting with a possible cure for Alzheimer's disease. When his wife is also murdered, Helen--against the advice of family members--checks into the doctor's convalescent home to observe the effects of his research. Some violence. 1997. O Jerusalem: A Mary Russell Novel RC 50327 by Laurie R. King read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Palestine, 1919. Britain has recently driven the Turks out of the country and is trying to stem the ethnic and religious unrest in the area. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes and his apprentice, Mary Russell, are sent to Jerusalem by Sherlock's older brother Mycroft to investigate murder and treason. Some violence. 1999. Occam's Razor: A Joe Gunther Mystery RC 50497 by Archer Mayor read by John Polk 3 cassettes When Lieutenant Joe Gunther of the Brattleboro, Vermont, police department investigates a body on the railroad tracks, he has no inkling that the case would lead to a powerful politician. Another murder and an abandoned vehicle also become entwined with the original crime. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Octagon House: An Asey Mayo Cape Cod Mystery RC 49544 by Phoebe Atwood Taylor read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes A hideous mural in Quanomet's new post office featuring caricatures of townspeople leads to public outrage and dissension. Soon Asey Mayo has to defend his former sailing student, Pam Frye, against charges that she murdered her sister, who was the wife of the artist. 1937. On the Street Where You Live RC 51647 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Because lawyer Emily Graham is being stalked, she changes jobs and moves to New Jersey. She buys the house that once belonged to her great-great-grandaunt Madeline Shapley, whose skeleton turns up in Emily's back yard. Suddenly Emily finds herself being followed again. Some violence. Bestseller 2001. The Only Good Lawyer: A John Francis Cuddy Mystery RC 48904 by Jeremiah Healy read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Boston private investigator John Cuddy assists in the defense of bigot Alan Spaeth, framed in the murder of his ex-wife's African American divorce attorney. Among the potential suspects are gang members that the lawyer had sent to prison, his many lovers, and his law partners. Violence and strong language. 1998. Outburst: A Todd Mills Mystery RC 49888 by R.D. Zimmerman read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Minneapolis journalist Todd Mills witnesses a murder that his lover, homicide cop Steve Rawlins, investigates. The victim was a gay cop, and a lead points to a transsexual who was once a suspect in another gay cop's death before it was ruled a suicide. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. People of Darkness RC 49819 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes When Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee investigates the theft of a seemingly worthless box of keepsakes, he encounters a series of mysterious deaths. Chee's probe leads him into mortal peril before he uncovers the culprit and discovers the secret of the stolen box. Some violence. 1980. Pigeon Pie: A Jimmy Flannery Mystery RC 49502 by Robert Campbell read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Jimmy Flannery is perfectly happy as the Democratic leader for Chicago's twenty-seventh ward. But the mayor wants Flannery to run for his ward, the eleventh. Soon Flannery and his extremely diverse campaign staff find themselves in dangerous territory, including book banning and murder. Strong language. 1998. Prey Dancing: A Dr. Clare Burtonall Mystery RC 48631 by Jonathan Gash read by Corrie James 2 cassettes In this sequel to Different Women Dancing (RC 47186), cardiologist Clare Burtonall is looking for the partner of a patient who has just died of AIDS. She asks her lover, male prostitute Bonn, to assist with her sleuthing. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Privileged to Kill: An Undersheriff Bill Gastner Mystery RC 49584 by Steven F. Havill read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Undersheriff Bill Gastner of Posadas County, New Mexico, gives harmless vagabond Wesley Crocker a ride one afternoon. The next morning a fifteen-year-old girl is found dead near Crocker's camp. With the help of detective Estelle Reyes- Guzman, Gastner sets out to find the real killer. Some violence. 1997. Prolonged Exposure RC 50776 by Steven F. Havill read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Undersheriff Bill Gastner of New Mexico--last seen in Before She Dies (RC 47950)--returns to Posadas County after his house is burglarized and a woman's body is discovered buried on his land. Before long, two toddlers are kidnapped and another body is uncovered. Some violence. 1998. Red Light RC 50280 by T. Jefferson Parker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Orange County, California, police sergeant Merci Rayborn, last seen in The Blue Hour (RC 49184), discovers evidence that her boyfriend, vice cop Mike McNally, might have murdered a call girl. And the crime has similarities with an unsolved thirty-year-old case. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Remember Me RC 50471 by Sharon Sala read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Construction worker Clay LeGrand's wife, Frankie, disappears on their first anniversary, and Denver police assume Clay killed her. Two years later, Frankie appears in their house, with evidence of a concussion and no memory of having been gone. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Rubicon RC 49556 by Steven Saylor read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes In his garden, Gordianus the Finder discovers the strangled body of Numerius, cousin of Pompey the Great, along with a coded dossier. The outraged Pompey holds Gordianus's son-in- law hostage until Gordianus can identify the killer. Sequel to A Murder on the Appian Way (RC 47844). 1999. Saratoga Strongbox: A Charlie Bradshaw Mystery RC 49456 by Stephen Dobyns read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes When old man Weber hires Vic Plotz to pick up a suitcase from Montreal, Vic sees easy money. Back at home, Vic and his private investigator pal Charlie Bradshaw discover counterfeit cash in the luggage and decide to keep some. The mob is soon after them. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. Scales of Justice RC 49509 by Ngaio Marsh read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard appears on the scene to solve a murder in the peaceful English village of Swevenings after a body is found in a thicket by the trout stream. He discovers that violent death is just as gruesome among the gentry as among the working class. Some violence. 1955. The Scapegoat RC 50205 by Daphne du Maurier read by David Cutler 3 cassettes (Reissue) John, an English professor on holiday in France, encounters his exact double, Frenchman Jean de Gu‚. Monsieur de Gu‚, who is beset by family and business problems, deceitfully shifts identities with John, leaving the hapless Englishman in a sea of troubles. 1956. The Search RC 50646 by Iris Johansen read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Killing Game (RC 49153) Logan's late wife's vengeful half-brother, Rudzak, kidnaps an employee from Logan's research facility. Logan manipulates ATF agent Sarah Patrick and her search dog, Monty, into helping him track the hostage. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000. See No Evil: A Marti MacAlister Mystery RC 48050 by Eleanor Taylor Bland read by Samarra Mbenga 2 cassettes Detective Marti MacAlister of the Lincoln Prairie, Illinois, police department, investigates the murder of a young woman found alongside Lake Michigan. A homeless man is also missing from the area. While working, Marti is unaware that an intruder is entering her house regularly and stalking her family. Some strong language. 1998. Sentinels: A "Nameless Detective" Mystery RC 49666 by Bill Pronzini read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes The "nameless" detective is hired by a worried mother to find her missing college daughter and her boyfriend. He arrives in the northern California town where the girl's car broke down and discovers it is a backwater with a prominent paramilitary group. Strong language and some violence. 1996. Shakespeare's Christmas: A Lily Bard Mystery RC 49048 by Charlaine Harris read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Shakespeare, Arkansas, resident Lily Bard left her hometown years ago but is returning to Bartley for her younger sister Varena's wedding. Shortly after her arrival, several people are found murdered. Lily also receives some unsettling news from her boyfriend regarding Varena's fianc‚. But Lily soon sets everything straight. 1998. Shallow Grave: Inspector Bill Slider Mystery RC 51026 by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Detective Inspector Bill Slider and his partner, Jim Atherton, investigate the death of Jennifer Andrews. Because her body was found in a trench on a posh West London property that her contractor husband Eddie was hired to repair, Eddie seems an obvious suspect. Some strong language. 1998. The Shanghai Murders: Of Love and Ivory RC 50104 by David Rotenberg read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Shanghai police inspector Zhong Fong investigates the murder of an American policeman with the help of the slain officer's widow. Meanwhile, Fong fights his own demons when his late wife's foreign lover returns to the city. Then an African diplomat is killed. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998. Shattered RC 50938 by Dick Francis read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes After glassblower Gerard Logan watches his friend, jockey Martin Stukely, die in a race, he is handed a mysterious videotape. Soon afterwards the tape is stolen, leaving Logan, Detective Constable Catherine Dodd, and a gang of thugs searching for the crucial clue. Bestseller 2000. Shell Game RC 50499 by Carol O'Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Tough New York policewoman Kathleen Mallory, last seen in Stone Angel (RC 47622), is convinced that an old magician's death during a televised performance was murder rather than a horrible accident. Mallory questions the victim's fellow illusionists and focuses on one who seems to be accompanied by his long-dead wife. Violence. 1999. The Six Iron Spiders: An Asey Mayo Cape Cod Mystery RC 49587 by Phoebe Atwood Taylor read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Asey Mayo thought he would have a better homecoming on his furlough from making tanks for the war effort. But on his arrival he finds a first-aid class being conducted in his house and a body in the buttery. He also discovers jilted lovers, debtors, and missing bodies. Some violence. 1942. The Skull beneath the Skin RC 48933 by P.D. James read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes (Reissue) Private investigator Cordelia Gray is hired as a bodyguard for difficult actress Clarissa Lisle, who has been receiving death threats with quotes from long-dead dramatists. During a house party, Cordelia discovers the actress's mutilated body. Some violence. 1982. Snake Oil: A Saxon Mystery RC 49600 by Les Roberts read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes California private investigator Saxon is hired by George Amptman to determine whether his wife is cheating on him. When Saxon discovers her lover has been murdered, he refuses to believe Mrs. Amptman is the culprit. His investigation uncovers shady dealings in the oil business. Some violence and some strong language. 1990. So Sure of Death: A Liam Campbell Mystery RC 51069 by Dana Stabenow read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell from Fire and Ice (RC 50187) is investigating the murder of a family aboard their boat, when his lady love discovers the body of an archaeologist. Meanwhile, Liam's father arrives at Chinook Air Force Base. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Stalker RC 50858 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Detective Peter Decker's outspoken Ivy League-educated daughter Cindy joins the LAPD, but has trouble fitting in with the blue-collar work force. During a rash of serial carjackings, Cindy realizes she is being stalked and suspects the danger comes from within the department. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Stargazer RC 49429 by Michele Jaffe read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Venice, 1585. Bianca Salva and Ian Foscari, the Conte d'Aosto, meet over the body of a murdered courtesan. Each suspects the other of the crime. Ian contrives a plan to work with Bianca on the investigation (she is an "unofficial" physician)--they will announce they are engaged! Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Strange Loyalties RC 50389 by William McIlvanney read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Scotland's Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw takes a busman's holiday to investigate his brother Scott's "accidental" death. Through a blur of grief and excessive drinking, Jack begins to sort out clues from Scott's wife, his colleagues and chums, his lover, and his eerie paintings. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1991. Thale's Folly RC 50375 by Dorothy Gilman read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Suffering from writer's block, Andrew Oliver Thale, twenty- six, has gone to work for his father, a corporate executive. When his father sends him to check out Thale's Folly, an inherited property in Massachusetts, Andrew discovers four people living in the house and several mysteries to be solved. 1999. Three Hands in the Fountain RC 50618 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Rome, A.D. 73. Private investigator Marcus Didius Falco and his wife and newborn are recently home from Spain when Falco discovers a woman's severed hand in a fountain. When two more hands are found after large festivals, a serial killer is suspected of polluting the city's water supply. Sequel to A Dying Light in Corduba (RC 47471). Some violence. 1996. Thunder Horse: A Gabriel Du Pr‚ Mystery RC 48993 by Peter Bowen read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes M‚tis Indian Du Pr‚ investigates the murder of a snowmobiler discovered with a Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth. An earthquake also uncovers an ancient burial ground on land that Japanese have bought to turn into a resort in the Montana hills. Du Pr‚ and other locals ponder the connections. Strong language and some violence. 1998. Tickled to Death: A Claire Malloy Mystery RC 49814 by Joan Hess read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Claire Malloy is shocked that her friend Luanne is having an affair with a man the sheriff suspects killed two wives. Because of Claire's previous success as an amateur sleuth, Luanne asks her to come to her lover's weekend lake-front home to try to clear his name. 1994. To Shield the Queen: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court RC 49538 by Fiona Buckley read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes As a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, widow Ursula Blanchard is sent to nurse the ailing wife of a courtier. When her patient is murdered, Ursula uncovers a treasonous plot against Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Ursula falls in love and marries a Frenchman. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997. Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth: A Pennsylvania-Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 49800 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder has trouble when a group of deer hunters led by a congressman and an animal-rights group of vegetarians converge for a weekend at her establishment. When two of the guests are murdered, Magadalena knows that the culprit is among them. 1994. The Trouble with Harriet: Ellie Haskell Mystery RC 49068 by Dorothy Cannell read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Ellie and Ben Haskell are looking forward to their vacation, but while running last-minute errands, Ellie is confronted by a gypsy who warns her not to leave. When Ellie gets home, her long-lost father has arrived, carrying the ashes of his recent love, Harriet. Ellie's problems are just beginning. 1999. The Twisted Root: Inspector William Monk RC 49427 by Anne Perry read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Victorian England's private detective William Monk is hired by frantic young Lucius Stourbridge, whose much loved fianc‚e, a somewhat older widow named Miriam Gardiner, disappeared during their engagement party. After Monk finds the body of the coachman who helped her flee, his investigation leads to a fight for Miriam's life. 1999. Uncertain Voyage RC 49551 by Dorothy Gilman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes (Reissue) Melissa Aubrey embarks on a European trip recommended by her psychiatrist. Accustomed to evading unpleasant facts, she ignores the murder of a shipboard acquaintance who asked her to deliver a cryptic message in Majorca. But then she is threatened, and the responsibility of espionage becomes a kind of therapy. 1967. The Unexpected Guest RC 50003 by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette On entering a country house to seek help with a car problem, Michael Starkwedder finds a corpse in a wheelchair and a woman with a gun in her hand. Although the woman, Laura Warwick, claims to have shot her husband, Michael does not immediately call the police. Adapted from the 1958 play. 1999. Vengeance: A Lew Fonesca Mystery RC 50055 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Reeling from his wife's death, Lew Fonesca moved to Florida to do process serving and investigative work. Now he has been hired to find a woman's fourteen-year-old daughter, who is with her abusive father, and to locate the missing wife of a wealthy man. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Wake Up to Murder RC 49879 by Steve Allen read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes When on-set accidents cause a morning talk show host to leave in a huff, co-anchor Cat Lawrence convinces her old friend Steve Allen to help out. She wants Steve not only to fill in as host, but also to find out who is sabotaging the show. Strong language. 1996. The Window at the White Cat RC 50014 by Mary Roberts Rinehart read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Margery Fleming's father, Allan--the "state treasurer, a delightful companion, polished gentleman, and successful politician of the criminal type"--has been missing for ten days. Margery seeks the help of lawyer John Knox and moves in with her aunts, but trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes. 1910. The Witchfinder: An Amos Walker Mystery RC 49660 by Loren D. Estleman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Dying, internationally renowned architect Jay Bell Furlong arrives in Detroit to hire Amos Walker. Furlong wants to find out who broke up his engagement--eight years ago to a beautiful grad student--using an altered photograph. His huge estate hangs in the balance. Walker stumbles over three bodies during his investigation. Some violence. 1998. Witness in Death RC 50031 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York City, 2059. While attending a play, policewoman Eve Dallas and her husband witness a stage actor's murder, when a knife is substituted for a prop. During her investigation Eve discovers that the victim was a vile and unscrupulous fiend. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Year's Twenty-Five Finest Crime and Mystery Stories RC 49135 edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg read by Fred Major 4 cassettes This seventh annual collection includes prizewinning stories by Lawrence Block and Reginald Hill. Other well-known authors include Jeffrey Deaver, Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, Joyce Carol Oates, and Donald E. Westlake. 1998. Occult Alone with the Horrors: The Great Short Fiction of Ramsey Campbell, 1961-1991 RC 48171 by Ramsey Campbell read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Thirty-nine short stories covering thirty years of the British author's tales of the supernatural. In "Call First," a library worker becomes curious about a patron and enters his house uninvited. In "Boiled Alive," a man finds himself the subject of a short video. Some violence. 1993. Ammie, Come Home RC 49873 by Barbara Michaels read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ruth, a young widow, is sharing her inherited Georgetown home in Washington, D.C., with her college student niece, Sara. When Sara's professor comes to visit, the three of them, along with Sara's boyfriend, begin to experience ghostly events in the old house. Some violence and some strong language. 1968. Blood Roses: A Novel of Saint-Germain RC 49868 by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro read by Fred Major 4 cassettes France, 1345. Comte de Saint-Germain has been living in peace and prosperity in Orgon for some time, although a few villagers are suspicious of his strange, foreign ways. When the Black Plague forces the Comte to flee, he takes on the role of a troubadour. 1998. Blood Thirst: One Hundred Years of Vampire Fiction RC 48969 edited by Leonard Wolf read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes More than two dozen short stories and excerpts from novels concerning vampires, both ruthless and humorous. Includes authors such as Stephen King, Whitley Strieber, Anne Rice, and Woody Allen. In "Count Dracula," the monster's routine is disrupted by a solar eclipse. In "The Drifting Snow," the vampire's handprints are those of a young girl. 1997. Dreamcatcher RC 51542 by Stephen King read by Gregory Gorton 4 cassettes Four friends have hunted together for twenty-five years. This trip, however, is interrupted by an intruder's rambling about lights in the sky. Patterned like a Native American talisman, the dreamcatcher phenomenon must be summoned for the men to fight alien and natural horrors. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2001. Getting It in the Head: Stories RC 49791 by Mike McCormack read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes A collection of sixteen Irish tales, variously surreal, violent, and macabre. In "Old Man, My Son" a boy suddenly assumes the character of his deceased grandfather, a hero of the 1916 uprising. After the boy's death, an autopsy discovers the embedded bullet that had wounded his rebel ancestor. Strong language and violence. 1996. Hearts in Atlantis RC 48808 by Stephen King read by Jeremy Gage 4 cassettes Five interconnected stories about a set of youngsters from the 1960s, followed through 1999. In the first tale, when an elderly boarder regretfully imparts special sight to eleven- year-old Bobby Garfield, the boy is shocked to glimpse his mother's private side. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Homebody RC 50689 by Orson Scott Card read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes North Carolina, 1997. Bellamy mansion, built in 1874, has fallen into disrepair. Then master craftsman Don Lark, trying to escape his past, buys the property, intending to renovate and resell it. But he doesn't count on owning a house that seems to be alive with evils of old. 1998. I Am Legend RC 47903 by Richard Matheson read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes The title story of this collection of horror stories is the basis for the movie Night of the Living Dead. Robert Neville is the last human being on Earth. Everyone else is now a vampire--and wants his blood. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. Out of Body RC 50625 by Thomas Baum read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes When ex-con Denton Hake's girlfriend turns up dead, he is fingered for the murder and winds up on death row. Hake has been having out-of-body experiences, so he employs his paranormal powers to solve the crime for which he was convicted. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. The Right Hand of Evil RC 50896 by John Saul read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes As alcoholic Ted Conway loses another job, his long- institutionalized aunt dies, leaving him an old house in a Louisiana town. The Conways soon learn of the dwelling's evil reputation and begin experiencing the horrors Ted's ancestors tried to escape. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Treasure Box RC 50686 by Orson Scott Card read by Chris Parente 2 cassettes Reclusive, thirty-four-year-old Quentin Fears first falls in love when he meets Madeline Cryer, who reminds him of his dead sister Lizzy. The uncanniness builds as Madeline mysteriously disappears after Quentin refuses to open a box that supposedly contains her inheritance. But then he lifts the lid... 1996. The Uncanny RC 49880 by Andrew Klavan read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes When Hollywood horror film producer Richard Storm becomes terminally ill with a brain tumor, he leaves for England on a quest to find evidence of life after death. During his eerie odyssey, Storm encounters romance, murder, ghosts, and a glimpse into the mystery of eternal life. Violence and some strong language. 1998. Political Balance of Power RC 48453 by James W. Huston read by Norm Thibeault 3 cassettes An American ship is blown up by Indonesian terrorists, and the speaker of the House of Representatives (with aide Jim Dillon) finds a constitutional provision allowing military intervention without the president's consent. Troops are sent in, and the president appeals to the Supreme Court for a ruling against the House. Some violence. 1998. Big Ugly RC 50445 by William F. Weld read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Terry Mullally--last seen in Mackerel by Moonlight (RC 49138) and now the freshman senator from Massachusetts--is being courted by the potential presidential candidates, including Vice President Martha Holloway and Senator Anson Vivian from Big Ugly, West Virginia. Mullally becomes seduced by power and money while trying to hide his own skeletons. 1999. A Dangerous Friend RC 50730 by Ward Just read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Political scientist Sydney Parade is in Vietnam as part of the Llewellyn Group, a foreign-aid organization led by Dicky Rostok. Parade arrives with the idealistic goal of helping the local residents, but his assignment to gather information eventually threatens to harm those he befriends. Some violence. 1999. First Lady RC 50721 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes First Lady Cornelia Case has always lived in the political spotlight, so when her husband is assassinated she looks forward to a more private life. But the new president has other ideas, and when Cornelia attempts to escape the spotlight, the results surprise everyone. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Mackerel by Moonlight RC 49138 by William F. Weld read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Under a cloud of scandal, Terry Mullally leaves his assistant D.A. job in New York for a fresh start in Boston. Tutored by a Washington spin doctor, he maneuvers to capture a U.S. Senate seat, but his unsavory past threatens to derail his promising career. Some strong language. 1998. The Redhunter: A Novel Based on the Life of Senator Joe McCarthy RC 50333 by William F. Buckley read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes Recreation of a troubled era in twentieth-century American politics. McCarthy's life and anticommunist crusade are sympathetically recalled by author Buckley's fictitious narrator, a professor who worked with McCarthy in the early 50s. He regrets the senator's painful decline and fall but maintains respect for his goals. Some strong language. 1999. The Run RC 50093 by Stuart Woods read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Vice President Joe Adams suffers secretly from Alzheimer's disease when the president is incapacitated by a stroke. Georgia senator Will Lee, last seen in Grass Roots (RC 37797), sets his sights on the White House. Then scandals and blackmail surface. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Running Mate RC 50269 by Joe Klein read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes As Senator Charlie Martin's reelection is being challenged by a wealthy, unscrupulous opponent, Charlie falls in love with a beautiful woman who abhors politics. The senator discovers a secret from his Vietnam days, which causes him to question his career. Companion to Primary Colors (RC 41822). Strong language. 2000. Saving Faith RC 49260 by David Baldacci read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes When lobbyist Faith Lockhart reports her boss Danny Buchanan's bribery schemes to the FBI, she interferes with a rogue CIA scheme. Faith and private investigator Lee Adams run for their lives when they are attacked by renegade agents. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Singing into the Piano RC 48393 by Ted Mooney read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes Mexican presidential candidate Santiago Dˇaz is noticeably distracted during a political speech in New York by a publicly amorous couple, Edith and Andrew. Dˇaz introduces them to his wife, Mercedes, and invites them to Mexico where they become involved in his volatile campaign. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Sound of Trumpets RC 50387 by John Mortimer read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes In this sequel to Titmuss Regained (RC 32613), Lord Titmuss has been deposed but, wanting revenge against the Tories, helps New Labourite Terry Flitton win a seat in Parliament. Once Flitton is elected, however, his past begins to haunt him. Some strong language. 1998. Washington, D.C. RC 49368 by Gore Vidal read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Senator James Burden Day has ambitions of replacing Franklin Roosevelt as president in 1940. Clay Overbury, Day's congressional aide, has his own political plans. Newspaper tycoon Blaise Sanford has personal thoughts on Washington politics. The aspirations of these men and their children become intertwined from the New Deal to the McCarthy era. 1967. Religion Books with religious themes can also be found in categories such as historical fiction, romance, and westerns. The Blue Bottle Club RC 49238 by Penelope J. Stokes read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Christmas Day, 1929. In an act of faith, four young women write their dreams on slips of paper and hide them in a blue bottle in the attic. Sixty-five years later a demolition worker discovers the bottle and hands it to reporter Brendan Delaney, who searches for the four women. 1999. City of God RC 49517 by E.L. Doctorow read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Ruminations on finding faith in New York City lead an aspiring novelist to focus on the mysterious theft of a brass cross from a church and its use in the desecration of a synagogue. Others, including the concerned rector and rabbi, contribute to the author's jottings. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Gown of Glory RC 50427 by Agnes Sligh Turnbull read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes (Reissue) In 1881, newly wedded minister David Lyall and his wife, Mary, arrive in the small town of Ladykirk, Pennsylvania, expecting to stay for just a while. But twenty-five years later they are still there with three grown children, and David continues to serve as leader of the Calvinist congregation. 1951. The Heavenly Village RC 50299 by Cynthia Rylant read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Seven tales of recently deceased persons who are not quite ready to give up Earth and enter Heaven. God places these embodied spirits in the Heavenly Village, a wayside where they can "finish their stories" before ascending to perfect happiness. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession RC 50275 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Forty-two months into the Tribulation Nicolae Carpathia is assassinated and some of the Tribulation Force are suspects. As each member struggles for survival, millions prepare for the funeral. Suddenly Carpathia arises from his coffin and pledges that his attackers have yet to endure the Great Tribulation. Sequel to Assassins (RC 48819). Bestseller 2000. Joshua: The Homecoming RC 50593 by Joseph F. Girzone read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes After almost two decades away from Philadelphia, Joshua is welcomed back by a few old friends. But the pious man stays there only briefly, then walks west to San Francisco, where he must convince residents that an earthquake is imminent. Sequel to Joshua and the City (RC 40799). 1999. Leota's Garden RC 50338 by Francine Rivers read by Colleen Delany 4 cassettes At eighty-four, Leota can no longer tend her once-beautiful backyard. And her born-again granddaughter, who is rebelling against her domineering mother, needs guidance. Then a college boy volunteers to help restore Leota's garden. Together the three come to find peace and solace amid the blossoms. 1999. On the Road with the Archangel RC 48016 by Frederick Buechner read by Don Emmick 1 cassette Nineveh, circa 650 B.C. Archangel Raphael carries two prayers for death to the Most High and fulfills the command to set everything right. Tobit, a blind man, and Sarah, a reluctant bride accused of murdering seven grooms, find unexpected answers to their mutual prayer. 1997. Redeeming Love RC 49645 by Francine Rivers read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Sarah was only eight when her mother died and she was sold into prostitution. When she is in her early twenties and working in a California brothel as "Angel," a devout Christian gentleman rescues her. But Sarah has trouble accepting God's redeeming love. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Snow RC 50614 by Catherine Farnes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Stephanie, a visually impaired albino sixteen-year-old, moves to Colorado when her divorced parents reunite. Several Christian students who attend church with her recently converted father help her adjust to her new school. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Surprise Endings RC 50284 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Sophomore Christy Miller hopes to make the cheerleading squad at her new school, but she faces a jealous classmate, financial problems, and complications between the two guys she's interested in. She makes a surprising decision based on her faith in God. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Tender Victory RC 49088 by Taylor Caldwell read by Rick Foucheux 4 cassettes (Reissue) John Fletcher, a former chaplain, brings five European war orphans to his new parish in a shabby, unfriendly Pennsylvania coal town. The forces of hatred and violence in the town almost break the young man's faith and prevent him from knowing happiness or love. 1956. A Whisper and a Wish RC 50282 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When her family relocates to California, fifteen-year-old Christy Miller faces new dreams and disappointments as she decides what price she's willing to pay for making new friends. Her newfound religious faith sustains her in tough times. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. With This Ring: A Quartet of Charming Stories about Four Very Special Weddings RC 50158 edited by Lori Copeland and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Four short Christian romance stories set in the nineteenth century. In "Something Old" and "Something New," recent immigrants to America face difficulties with their love interests. In "Something Borrowed," Emma arrives at her inherited ranch to find an interloper. In "Something Blue," Norwegian Astrid reaches Louisiana and learns that her husband is dead. 1998. Yours Forever RC 50283 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Christy Miller expects her friend Todd to reciprocate her romantic feelings when she sees him during Christmas vacation. But after many misunderstandings with friends and family, she begins to grasp the implications of "forever" in the context of her faith. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Romance After the Fire RC 50272 by Belva Plain read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Gerald, a well-respected plastic surgeon, and Hyacinth enjoy an idyllic marriage with two children. But in the aftermath of a fire at Gerald's office, Hyacinth finds herself in a desperate struggle for custody of her son and daughter. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. And Gold Was Ours RC 49784 by Rebecca Brandewyne read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes While growing up in Spain in the mid-1800s, Aurora experiences spells during which she is visited by a dashing young man. When she flees to Peru to escape a tyrant, Aurora meets Salvador, the man in her visions. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1984. Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground RC 49147 by Annie Garrett read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Successful celebrity journalist Tess Boone is reluctant to interview her next subject, country music star Buck Campbell. Buck is actually Jamie, the boy whose heart Tess broke when she chose college over marrying him and staying in their small Arkansas town. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Angel of Mercy RC 50608 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Before she begins college, Heather Barlow volunteers to serve on a hospital mercy ship to Africa. There she falls in love with Scottish seminary and medical student Ian McCollum. But when Ian's plane crashes during a rescue mission, Heather's faith in God is tested. For senior high readers. 1999. Annie's Rainbow RC 49061 by Fern Michaels read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Annie Clark finds a cache from a bank robbery and keeps it to help her family and start a business. After becoming wealthy and falling in love, Annie anonymously repays the money. But years later a determined insurance investigator and a paroled bank robber remain suspicious. Some strong language. 1999. Baby Love RC 50821 by Catherine Anderson read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Maggie Stanley, repeatedly abused by her stepfather, escapes her Idaho home with her baby and hides in a boxcar. Desperately ill and fearing for her son's life, she allows herself to be rescued by Rafe Kendrick, a wealthy rancher running away from his past. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The Best Intentions RC 49480 by Candice Hern read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Miles Prescott, the Earl of Strickland, needs a mother for his two children. When his sister arrives for a visit, she brings Lady Abingdon, a young widow, for his perusal. But it is the lady's uncouth but scholarly sister Hannah whom Miles and his family embrace. 1999. 1999. Bittersweet Rain RC 49826 by Sandra Brown read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes As a young girl, Caroline Dawson loved Rink Lancaster, but he deserted her. Years later she married Rink's widowed father, Roscoe, the leading citizen in Winstonville. Now Roscoe is dying and has summoned Rink, and Caroline realizes her passion for him is still strong. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1984. Blue Moon RC 49134 by Jill Marie Landis read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes In 1819 as her family traveled to Illinois, eighteen-year- old Olivia Bond is kidnapped and sold to a New Orleans brothel owner. A year later she escapes to Illinois, where, lost in a swamp, she is found by one-eyed loner Noah LeCroix. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Burning Beauty RC 50157 by Temple Bailey read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes When the impoverished Oliphant family of Annapolis are forced to sell their fabulous family estate, their sheltered children attract the attention of various wealthy suitors. Young Virginia is torn between two potential husbands while her poet brother is attracted to a carefree debutante. 1929. Calder Pride: Calder Saga, Volume 5 RC 49785 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Following her fianc‚'s death, Cat Calder returns home to Montana vowing never to love again. Then a one-night stand with Logan Echohawk leaves her pregnant. When Logan becomes sheriff, Cat has some decisions to make. Sequel to Calder Born, Calder Bred (RC 19250). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Calypso Magic: Magic Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 49520 by Catherine Coulter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes London, 1813. The Earl of Saint Leven has just broken one engagement when his Aunt Lucia introduces him to his distant cousin Diana Savarol from the West Indies. Their personalities clash, but they reconcile aboard a ship to her home. Sequel to Midsummer Magic (RC 49519). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1988. Carolina Moon RC 49775 by Nora Roberts read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes As a child, Tory Bodeen was deeply affected by her abusive father and the brutal murder of her best friend. Now the adult Tory returns home to South Carolina, where her psychic ability to "see" the past and the future puts her in mortal danger. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Cecil in Space RC 49364 by Sid Hite read by Dan Bloom 1 cassette Cecil Rowe, seventeen, lives in a one-horse town and has just flunked his driver's test. Worse yet, his best friend Isaac is accused of defacing the courthouse sign. Cecil has a crush on the local beauty queen and doesn't realize that Isaac's sister, Isabel, is the girl for him. For senior high readers. 1999. A Child's Christmas RC 50739 by Eva Rutland read by Chris Parente 2 cassettes Eric Archer, ten, attends boarding school because his father is too busy to care for him. Eric's uncle, who lives nearby, is supposed to keep an eye on him but seems to forget--until the school counselor calls. Before long, Eric is at the center of an expanding circle of love and friendship. 1997. Cloud Nine RC 49704 by Luanne Rice read by Samarra Mbenga 2 cassettes Newly recovered from cancer, Sarah receives a chartered flight as a present on her thirty-seventh birthday. The pilot, Will Burke, has as many emotional wounds as Sarah. Together, with the help of Will's daughter and Sarah's estranged son, they start over. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. The Courtship RC 50359 by Catherine Coulter read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes London, 1811. Innkeeper Lady Helen Mayberry, knowledgeable in the art of erotic discipline, uses her wiles on Lord Beecham to convince him to become her partner in searching for a mythical lamp of inestimable value. Love triumphs, but only after the pair become embroiled in some deadly intrigues. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. The Cowboy RC 50316 by Joan Johnston read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Two Texas ranching families, the Blackthornes and the Creeds, have feuded for generations. Away at college, Trace Blackthorne and Callie Creed became secret lovers, until an accident sent Callie back home and out of Trace's life. Eleven years later he returns. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. The Damsel: The Bride Quest, Volume 2 RC 48797 by Claire Delacroix read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Ireland, 1172. In this sequel to The Princess (RC 48796), Burke Fitzgavin is seeking a bride now that Brianna is married to Luc Fitzgavin. Three years ago Alys of Kiltorren Castle spurned Burke's affection. Now he hopes to win her love, but a misunderstanding threatens their happiness. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The Dark Star RC 50151 by Robert W. Chambers read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes As a child, Rue Carew played with an odd chest left in her missionary father's care by a German who was killed. Later, studying art in Paris, Rue's friendship with a Russian princess makes her realize the importance of the chest's contents, and she asks a mutual friend to retrieve it. 1917. The Dawning of the Day: Lovers Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 49921 by Elisabeth Ogilvie read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Widow Philippa Marshall has great expectations when she comes to Bennett's Island, Maine, to teach at the one-room school. But she is not prepared for the growing rivalry between the island's influential families, the reasons behind school truancy, or her feelings for Steve Bennett. Prequel to The Seasons Hereafter (RC 49922). 1954. The Dim Lantern RC 50131 by Temple Bailey read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Lively twenty-year-old Jane Barnes keeps house for her brother Baldwin in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. When Baldwin and wealthy Edith Towne fall in love, Edith's uncle Frederick pursues Jane. But Jane is drawn to neighbor Evans Follette, a depressed World War I veteran. 1923. Don Careless and Birds of Prey RC 50227 by Rex Beach read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Two novellas from an early-twentieth-century author. In Don Careless, a Bolivian playboy pays court to a beautiful heiress on a bet. In Birds of Prey, scandalous behavior on a wealthy country estate causes local tongues to wag. 1928. Eclipse Bay: Eclipse Bay Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 51009 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Eclipse Bay, Oregon. Although their families had feuded for generations, Hannah Harte once helped Rafe Madison avoid jail. Now Hannah's aunt has left them joint ownership of her home. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Every Day RC 48019 by Elizabeth Richards read by Anne Mullen 2 cassettes Leigh Adelman, thirty-three, has been married to Simon for fourteen years. She was expecting her oldest child, Isaac, when they met. Now their future is uncertain because Isaac's father has contacted Leigh and she realizes she still loves him. Some strong language. 1997. Exit to Eden RC 51017 by Anne Rampling read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Lisa works at The Club, which she helped create--the grandest exotic sex club in the world. Sex slaves are chosen at auctions and paid $100,000 for a two-year stint of fulfilling the sado-masochistic fantasies of The Club's guests. Lisa has a female slave herself. After a brush with death, photographer Elliott gives in to his own fantasies and signs on as a club slave. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1985. Fortune's Rocks RC 49259 by Anita Shreve read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes New England, 1899. Fifteen-year-old Olympia Biddeford is vacationing with her parents when she falls in love with the married Dr. John Haskell, a friend of her father's. Pregnant, Olympia is soon exiled. Years later she files suit to reclaim the child who was taken from her. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Gilded Dreams RC 51018 by Kristy Daniels read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes When a blizzard hits New York City in the late 1800s, the courageous act of Jonathan Caras, a young journalist, sets in motion his move to Paris and the development of a love triangle that includes the owner of the newspaper for which Jonathan works and an aspiring ballet dancer. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Glass Beach RC 48411 by Jill Marie Landis read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Elizabeth Bennett finally finds peace for herself and her young daughter, Hadley, when her abusive husband dies. Then, just as suddenly, that peace is shattered when she learns her husband's illegitimate son is to run their Hawaiian ranch until Hadley reaches maturity. He and Elizabeth clash wills constantly. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Guest List RC 51010 by Fern Michaels read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes After their parents died mysteriously, young Abby and Mallory Evans were adopted by their uncle. Shortly afterward, Mallory was institutionalized because of her behavior. Now as adults, the sisters are reunited--but someone wants the past kept hidden. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Head over Heels RC 50106 by Stephanie Mittman read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Abrasive radio personality Harris Tweed announces his suspicions that the Reverend Phil Springfield siphoned church scholarship money. Driving to confront Tweed, the pastor crashes and dies. As he anonymously helps Springfield's young widow and her foster children, Tweed falls in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Heartbreaker RC 50933 by Julie Garwood read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes In the confessional the homicidal "Heartbreaker" informs Father Tommy Madden of his intent to kill the priest's sister, Laurant. Tommy seeks the help of his old friend, FBI agent Nicholas Buchanan, who soon has several reasons for protecting Laurant. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Heir RC 50350 by Johanna Lindsey read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Duncan MacTavish, twenty-one, grew up in Scotland believing he would become laird of his family's lands. Now he learns he will also inherit his English grandfather's title and be married to an English lady who has been chosen for him. But another woman catches Duncan's attention. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Heiress: The Bride Quest, Volume 3 RC 48798 by Claire Delacroix read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes London, 1172. In this sequel to The Damsel (RC 48797), Rowan de Montvieux is dared to try to win the hand of the richest heiress in Ireland. But first he tangles with a prickly slave girl, not realizing she is an Irish heiress in disguise. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Her Man Friday RC 49168 by Elizabeth Bevarly read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Leo Friday is hired by Kimball Technologies' board of directors to find out who is skimming millions. They don't want Mr. Kimball to find out, so Leo reluctantly goes undercover as a frumpy bookkeeper in Kimball's mansion, where he becomes wildly attracted to Kimball's social secretary. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. High Tide RC 49414 by Jude Deveraux read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Fashion doll creator Fiona Burkenhalter aims to secure an account with children's author Roy Hudson during a Florida fishing trip that is guided by Ace Montgomery. When the excursion goes awry, Fiona and Ace stand accused of murdering Hudson. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. 1999. A House Divided RC 51038 by Catherine Cookson read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Blinded in World War II, twenty-nine-year-old Matthew Wallingham is having trouble adjusting to his disability. Compassionate young nurse Elizabeth Ducksworth helps him face his fears and eventually steals his heart. But both bring family problems to their relationship. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. The House on Hope Street RC 50266 by Danielle Steel read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes California divorce lawyers Liz and Jack Sutherland have five children and an idyllic marriage. But after Jack is killed by the deranged husband of a client, the family gradually learns to cope without him. Then an accident brings a new person into their lives. Some strong language. 2000. Husband, Lover, Stranger RC 49091 by Suzanne Forster read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Five years after her husband, Jay, disappeared on an ice- climbing trip, Sophie prepares to marry the therapist who helped her through her grief. But Jay is miraculously found- -or someone who appears to be Jay. His wealthy family has no doubts--why does Sophie? Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. In a Class by Itself RC 50203 by Sandra Brown read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Dani dreads her high school reunion. Ten years ago her parents forced her to annul the wedding vows she secretly took with Logan Webster. Now she has to face him again and, worse, ask him to sell some acreage for charity. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1984. Intimate RC 49071 by Elizabeth Gage read by Ilona Dulaski 4 cassettes A tale of three ambitious people, whose lives eventually become entangled as each seeks fame, fortune, and revenge. Jordan Lazarus comes from a poor family, yet he becomes one of the world's richest men. Leslie Chamberlain, who also comes from a poor family, becomes a top executive, then falls in love. Jill Fleming, abused as a child, is a master of disguise in her search for love. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Irish Hearts RC 50504 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Contains Irish Thoroughbred and Irish Rose, relating the stories of cousins Adelia Cunnane and Erin McKinnon. Each independent young woman comes to America and finds success, love, and happiness with a neighboring Maryland horse-farm owner. Prequel to Irish Rebel (RC 50505). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Irish Rebel RC 50505 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Keeley Grant, daughter of Travis and Adelia--from Irish Hearts (RC 50504)--finds herself falling in love with Brian Donnelly, the new horse trainer for Royal Meadows. The feeling is mutual, but Brian fears he is not worthy of the daughter of a well-to-do family. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Jade Star RC 49657 by Catherine Coulter read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes While swimming in the ocean off Maui, missionary's daughter Jules is kidnapped by a ship's captain, who plans to sell her into prostitution. Her childhood friend Michael, a San Francisco doctor, rescues Jules, but the captain plans to get her back. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 1986. Jamie: The Elliott Cousins, Book 1 RC 48598 by Jean Thesman read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Jamie Elliott cannot wait to see her cousins Meredith and Teresa at the annual family reunion at the lake. Jamie has a big problem with her boyfriend Rick: he is emotionally abusive and she's afraid he's stalking her. Prequel to Meredith (RC 48599). For senior high readers. 1998. Jewels of the Sun: The Gallaghers of Ardmore, Book 1 RC 49482 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A depressed Jude Murray flees Chicago for her ancestral cottage in Ardmore, Ireland. She soon discovers Gallagher's Pub and the siblings who run it--Darcy and her brothers, Shawn and Aidan. Jude encounters banshees and faeries, and also falls in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Joining RC 48601 by Johanna Lindsey read by Connie Crawford 2 cassettes England, 1214. Milisant Crispin and Wulfric de Thorpe, betrothed for six years, do not seem to like each other any better now than they ever have. Both realize they must obey their fathers' wishes, so they finally agree to marry. King John, however, has reasons to object. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Journey RC 51051 by Danielle Steel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In her fiftieth novel, Steel explores the secrets of Washington, D.C., anchorwoman Madeleine Hunter and her husband, Jack, head of the network. Publicly they appear happy, but Madeleine must face reality when she works on the first lady's Commission on Violence against Women. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. The Jukebox Queen of Malta RC 49012 by Nicholas Rinaldi read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes Malta, 1942. Rocco Raven is set down on the island to be the radioman for an espionage unit. Malta is being continuously bombed, but Raven's commander is only interested in the black market. Raven falls passionately in love with a local girl, Melita Azzard, who works with jukeboxes and ignores the war. 1999. The Lake Dreams the Sky RC 49711 by Swain Wolfe read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes After a twenty-three-year absence, Liz visits her grandmother and retrieves a painting of Rose made by her beau, Cody, in 1948. This discovery leads into the story of Rose and Cody--the legendary couple whose passion set the lake on fire--and brings Liz to a new understanding of love. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Lamb in Love RC 48582 by Carrie Brown read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Norris Lamb, the postmaster of a small English village, falls in love for the first time on his fifty-fifth birthday with a woman he has known forever, forty-one-year-old spinster Vida Stephen. Vida is the gentle caretaker of a mentally disabled young man and has no idea who her secret admirer is. 1999. The Last Paradise RC 49662 by James D. Houston read by Fred Major 2 cassettes In this companion to Continental Drift (RC 12406), insurance investigator Travis Doyle returns to Hawaii in 1986 on business. He encounters environmentalists, Pele-worshipping natives, and businessmen battling over development. Travis is also reunited with his first, long-lost love, part- Hawaiian Evangeline Sakai, and they resume their affair. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Lessons of the Game RC 49077 by Diane Gonzales Bertrand read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Student teacher Kaylene Morales is happily surprised that an old acquaintance, Alex Garrison, is a coach at her assigned school. The two begin dating, but football season consumes most of Alex's time and creates problems in their relationship. Kaylene has to decide whether to accept his lifestyle. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Lethal Seduction RC 50871 by Jackie Collins read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Magazine writer Madison Castelli discovers that her father is a hit man for the mob and becomes suspicious about her stepmother's recent death. Meanwhile, Madison's best friend, Jamie, is divorcing her bisexual husband and meets kinky playboy Joel Blaine in Las Vegas. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. Liar's Game RC 50892 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Dana leaves New York for a fresh start in Los Angeles. She meets Vince, whose ex-wife is refusing to let him see his daughter. Both Dana and Vince fear long-term commitment and jeopardize their relationship by hiding details about the past. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Lonely Hearts RC 49459 by Annie Kimberlin read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Thanks to her poodle, absentminded artist Sylvie Taylor falls off of her ladder onto Ray, the straight-laced mailman. While Ray thinks her a "crazy lady" because of her unusual mail, Sylvie actually runs a successful rubber-stamp business out of her house. Matchmaking friends rally to unite the two. 1998. The Looking Glass RC 49474 by Richard Paul Evans read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Devastated over his wife's death in childbirth, embittered minister Hunter Bell sets out for the Utah gold country and strikes it rich. But it is Bell's discovery of an abused woman in the snow outside his cottage that sets them both on the path of healing. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. Love, Again RC 48974 by Doris Lessing read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Widowed sixty-five-year-old writer Sarah Durham unexpectedly experiences the sensations of falling in love while working on a theater production. Attracted to younger men in the group, Sarah enjoys the feelings of desire that she thought were gone at her age and examines what love means. 1995. Love Alters Not RC 49813 by Flora Kidd read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Madeleine Stewart, twenty-three, is always willing to help someone. When an elderly uncle in Scotland begs her roommate Fiona to come to work as his housekeeper, Fiona convinces Madeleine to take her place. Madeleine's impersonation is eventually discovered, but by then she has no wish to leave Scotland. For senior high and older readers. 1967. Love Be Mine RC 48409 by Shirlee Busbee read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes New Orleans, 1804. Young Creole beauty Micaela Dupree is wed to American businessman Hugh Lancaster after the two are caught in a compromising situation. But when Hugh's life is threatened and their family business is failing, the two become allies in an effort to survive. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. A Love So Fine RC 49591 by Linda Ladd read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Libby Remington Thornhill, daughter of Trinity and William from A Love So Splendid (RC 47569), leaves Philadelphia for England when she learns her recently married best friend, Henrietta, has disappeared there. Libby's suspicions immediately fall on an associate of Henrietta's husband, but she is wrong. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Loves Me, Loves Me Not RC 49076 by AnilŁ Bernardo read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Florida high school sophomore Maggie Castillo has two dreams: to become the girlfriend of popular Zach and to get a job in the medical field. When she is hired to help an elderly woman recover from a broken leg, Maggie is thrilled to learn the woman is Zach's grandmother. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Le Mariage RC 50349 by Diane Johnson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In Paris, Belgian American journalist Tim Nolinger is engaged to a French antiques dealer. While investigating a stolen manuscript, Tim falls for an American actress. Soon people are caught up in murder, wrongful arrest, and declarations of love. Companion to Le Divorce (RC 44152). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Meredith: The Elliott Cousins, Book 2 RC 48599 by Jean Thesman read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette After Meredith sees her boyfriend kissing one of her best friends, she feels betrayed. Her cousins Teresa and Jamie convince her it's not the end of the world--until the same girl makes a play for her new love interest, the boy next door. Sequel to Jamie (RC 48598). For senior high readers. 1998. Midnight in Ruby Bayou RC 50899 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Jewelry designer Faith Donovan has been asked to create a ruby necklace as a friend's wedding gift. But the Russian Mafia covets the gems, and family friend Owen Walker becomes Faith's bodyguard. Sequel to Pearl Cove (RC 48619). Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Midnight on Julia Street RC 49453 by Ciji Ware read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Television reporter Corlis McCullough returns to New Orleans and is confronted by her college nemesis, King Duvallon, now an architectural preservationist. Meanwhile, Corlis falls into trances in which her ancestral namesake uncovers scandals involving the very same buildings King is now trying to save. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Midsummer Magic: Magic Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 49519 by Catherine Coulter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes England, 1810. Seventeen years ago, Philip Hawksbury was promised one of the Earl of Ruthven's daughters in marriage. The time has come for Philip to choose his bride. Not wanting to leave her beloved Scotland, Frances dons a disguise but is chosen anyway. Prequel to Calypso Magic (RC 49520). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1987. Miss Darby's Duenna RC 51211 by Sherri Cobb South read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Sir Harry Hawthorne is engaged to his neighbor Olivia Darby but does not realize that he's in love until a disreputable rake pursues her during her London debut. Consumed by jealousy, Harry decides to keep a closer eye on his fianc‚e- -so he impersonates his own grandmother. 1999. Mistress Anne RC 50123 by Temple Bailey read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes In rural Maryland just after the First World War, Anne Warfield, a young school teacher, becomes infatuated with a doctor who returns to the area with his mother. But Richard Brooks and his wealthy New York crowd seem to belong to another class altogether. 1917. The Mistress of Shenstone RC 50323 by Florence L. Barclay read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes When Lady Ingleby collapses after learning of her husband's death, her doctor suggests she recuperate in the country. Using the name "Mrs. O'Mara" to hide her identity, she meets and falls in love with Jim Airth, who is also using a pseudonym. But love falters when their true identities are revealed. 1910. A Model Marriage RC 49206 by Jo Ann Ferguson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes When his father dies, Patrick Fairchild returns to his small English town to be the new duke of Exton. He is looking for the perfect model to complete his painting of Venus, and he finds her in curvy Antonia Locke. But what will convince the schoolteacher's daughter to pose nude? 1998. My One and Only RC 49815 by Katherine O'Neal read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes In 1909 schoolmates Kitty and Cameron are kidnapped in India and Cameron is killed. Kitty grows up to be an aviatrix and cat burglar, seeking the ruby that will save her imprisoned father. She clashes with a rival thief who she believes is Cameron. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000. Night Tales RC 50925 by Nora Roberts read by Kristin Allison 5 cassettes Four connected novels--Night Shift, Night Shadow, Nightshade, and Night Smoke--feature a cast of related characters who enter passionate relationships while investigating dangerous crimes. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1994. Now and Always/Para Siempre RC 50884 by Caridad Scordato read by Marˇa Pino 3 cassettes El m‚dico ortop‚dico Vˇctor Cienfuegos cree que Carmen Gonz lez es demasiado joven para servirle como nueva recepcionista. Pero Carmen pronto prueba que sirve muy bien, cuando le presenta a su hermana mayor, Connie, a Vˇctor. Connie resulta ser un agente del FBI que al sufrir un brazo quebrado recibe tratamiento m‚dico de Vˇctor, y acaba enamor ndose de ‚l. Lenguaje injurioso y descripciones de ˇndole sexual.(Orthopedic surgeon Victor Cienfuegos believes the temporary receptionist sent to his office is too young to be any good. But Carmen Gonzalez quickly proves valuable, especially when her FBI agent sister, Connie, suffers a broken arm and steals Victor's heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999.) Nowhere to Run RC 50067 by Gay G. Gunn read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes California, 1849. Wealthy ex-slave Exum Taylor sends his best friend Solomon Hawk back to Georgia to buy an African woman. Solomon returns with beautiful Cassie Lee, who is eager to experience freedom and love--but will not settle for Exum's brutishness. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997. On Mystic Lake RC 48609 by Kristin Hannah read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Their teenage daughter has just left for a school term in London when Blake informs Annie he wants a divorce. Seeking solace, Annie heads home to Mystic, Washington. There she meets an old friend, a recent widower, and his young daughter. Soon all three are rebuilding their lives--for a while. Some strong language. 1999. One Wish RC 50481 by Linda Lael Miller read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Jubilee, Washington Territory; 1889. Fifteen years ago Luke Shardlow rescued Charity Barnham from a creek and she granted him one wish. Now Luke, a bounty hunter, returns to Jubilee and kindles a spark of romance with Charity. But she is promised to another. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000. Paint Me Rainbows RC 50139 by Fern Michaels read by Carol Dines 1 cassette After Jill Barton is left standing at the altar, she gets in her car and heads north, ending up at an artists' colony in New England. There she meets Aggie Beaumont, who helps her heal, and Logan Matthews, the owner, who steals her heart. Some descriptions of sex. 1981. Peacock Feathers RC 50348 by Temple Bailey read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Jerry Chandler falls in love at first sight with Mimi Le Brun, a senator's granddaughter. Later, at Yale, Jerry becomes involved with Mimi's family even though he is a poor preacher's son. But can he convince a society girl to marry him? 1924. Pearl Cove RC 48619 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes When pearl farmer Len McGarry is killed, his young widow, Hannah, calls Len's half brother and silent partner, Archer Donovan. Archer fights his longtime attraction to Hannah while they search for missing pearls the murderer wanted. Sequel to Jade Island (RC 47248). Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The Plumed Serpent RC 51021 by Annabel Murray read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes When Josslyn Ransome leaves England for Mexico to compile a sketchbook in honor of her late explorer father, she does not expect to have chauvinistic, young Juan de Grijalva as her guide. Nor does she expect to fall in love with him. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1986. Potent Pleasures RC 50208 by Eloisa James read by Corrie James 3 cassettes In 1798, as seventeen-year-old Charlotte prepares for her debut into London society, she shocks herself by allowing a stranger to take her virginity at a low-class masked ball. Three years later, Charlotte realizes the man from the masquerade is an earl who doesn't remember her. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Pratt's Landing RC 49159 by Martha Kirkland read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Alabama, 1889. Socially ostracized Emma Lawrence struggles to pay the taxes on her family's pecan farm after her disgraced father dies in prison. She is forced to ask the only lawyer in Pratt's Landing, Sam Watson, for help. But then the two fall inexplicably in love. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Present: A Malory Holiday Novel RC 48863 by Johanna Lindsey read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette The Malory clan is at Haverston for the Christmas holidays. A few days before Christmas, Jason, the third marquis of Haverston, discovers a mysterious present that has appeared out of nowhere. It turns out to be a diary that just might answer some questions about their grandmother, Anna Malory. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Proposition RC 50381 by Judith Ivory read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes London, 1898. On a bet, linguist Edwina Bollash has six weeks to transform a Cornish rat catcher into a proper gentleman who can pass as a viscount at her cousin's annual ball. But the tall and handsome Mick Tremore charms his way into her heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Reach for Tomorrow RC 50724 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Katie O'Roark is thrilled to land a summer job at a camp for children with medical problems, which she once attended-- until she discovers that her old boyfriend, Josh Martel, is also working there. But when Josh has a terrible accident, Katie prays for help. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Rescue RC 50879 by Nicholas Sparks read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Single mom Denise is struggling to raise her young son, Kyle, who has an auditory processing problem. After a car accident during a storm, Kyle disappears and is later found by volunteer fireman Taylor, who becomes part of their lives. But a past tragedy prevents commitment. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake RC 50360 by Patricia Veryan read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes When Colonel Hastings Chatteris Adair is wrongly stripped of his rank, he sets out to prove his innocence. He is accused of kidnapping Miss Alice Prior and destroying her reputation. But with the aid of several faithful friends, Adair struggles to set the record straight. Sequel to The Riddle of the Lost Lover (RC 48738). 1999. The Rival RC 48406 by Brenda Joyce read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes In 1746 Garrick De Vere's brother disappears, and Garrick, blamed for his death, flees to Barbados. In 1760 Garrick returns to England for his betrothal to Susan Layton, a friend of Lady Olivia Grey and her blind daughter, both gifted with visions. Garrick and Olivia are haunted by a past. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Rough-Hewn RC 50145 by Dorothy Canfield read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Europe, 1909. Neale Crittenden was raised in New Jersey and led a conventional life until he was jilted and decided to travel. When he meets American Marise Allen, who has lived many years in France, they discover they each have relatives in Vermont. The two soon fall in love. 1922. A Season beyond a Kiss RC 50034 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Charleston. Raelynn Barrett knows very little about her new husband, Jeffrey Birmingham, who had rescued her from her unscrupulous "uncle." But doubts surface when Jeffrey is accused of fathering a servant's child. Sequel to Elusive Flame (RC 47316). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Seasons Hereafter: Lovers Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 49922 by Elisabeth Ogilvie read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Vanessa Barton hopes that her dreary life will change when her fisherman husband's new job necessitates their relocation to Bennett's Island, Maine. But it will take more than a change of locale to bring purpose to Vanessa's life. Sequel to The Dawning of the Day (RC 49921). Some strong language. 1966. Sleepless in Montana RC 50380 by Cait London read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes Hogan Kodiak is begged by Jemma--the annoying friend of his half-sister, Carley--to help her protect Carley against a stalker. As the troubled Kodiak family gathers on their Montana ranch, Hogan is surprised by his attraction to Jemma. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Snowfall RC 47889 by K.M. Peyton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Victorian England. Facing an arranged marriage to her vicar grandfather's curate, orphaned sixteen-year-old Charlotte jumps at the chance to visit the Swiss Alps with her brother's Oxford friends. Instead of returning home, Charlotte moves to an English estate and begins an adventurous life filled with romance. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Soft Focus RC 50074 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Elizabeth and Jack become lovers after signing a business deal. She dumps him the next day after learning that he destroyed her friend's business, but the pair must still work together to save a sabotaged company. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. Somebody's Baby RC 49059 by Elaine Kagan read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In 1959 Jenny Jaffe, a Jewish high school senior, falls in love with ex-con Will McDonald. When Jenny becomes pregnant, they decide to elope, but Will never shows up. Thirty-five years later, their daughter, who had been put up for adoption, reunites them. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Summer's End RC 49143 by Kathleen Gilles Seidel read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes When widowed Gwen Wells and Hal Legend marry, it throws their grown children reluctantly together at the Legend summer cabins in Minnesota. Jack Wells and Amy Legend, an Olympic figure skater, hit it off, but decide a romance would be impossible set against the other siblings' conflicting emotions. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Sweet Baby RC 47876 by Sharon Sala read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes At age six, Victoria Lancaster finds her house empty and no one at home, destroying her sense of security. Now a successful photojournalist, Tory finally feels safe with her live-in boyfriend. But while developing pictures for a story, the face of a man begins to haunt her. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Sweetwood Bride RC 49628 by Pamela Morsi read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Eulie Toby, eldest of six orphaned siblings in Sweetwood, Tennessee, beguiles handsome Moss Collier into matrimony. As Moss abandons his dream of moving to Texas, he comes to realize that Eulie's love is the new center of his life. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Tears of the Moon RC 50766 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Jewels of the Sun (RC 49482) Shawn Gallagher, musician and cook at his family's pub in Ardmore, Ireland, falls in love with a childhood playmate. But is Brenna O'Toole too practical to marry a daydreamer? Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Teresa: The Elliott Cousins, Book 3 RC 48600 by Jean Thesman read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Teresa's cousins Meredith and Jamie talk about their boyfriends, but Teresa's mother won't let her date. When the girls meet an artist, Ian, at the family reunion, Teresa decides to see him back in the city; maybe he can win over her mother. Sequel to Meredith (RC 48599). For senior high readers. 1998. Things Remembered RC 49169 by Georgia Bockoven read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Twenty years ago when her parents were killed, Karla Esterbrook and her sisters went to live with their grandmother, Anna Olsen. Karla and Anna have never been close, but now that Anna is dying, Karla has returned to California to put Anna's affairs in order. 1998. Three Wishes RC 48087 by Barbara Delinsky read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Bree Miller, hit by a jeep, recovers after a near-death experience. She remembers being granted three wishes. After the third comes to pass, however, she will die. Tom Gates, the reclusive author who was driving the car that struck Bree, helps her through recuperation. When they fall in love, Bree's wishes begin to come true. For senior high and older readers. 1997. To Catch a Star / Alcanzar una Estrella RC 50414 by Ivette Gonz lez read by various narrators 2 cassettes Mario Santana se escap˘ de Cuba para realizar sus sue¤os. Definitivamente, ser el ch˘fer de Marta Alvarez, una actriz bella, rica y temperamental, no es uno de esos sue¤os. Pero Mario pronto descubre que hay mucho m s con Marta de lo que nadie sospecha. Novela rom ntica bilinge en ingl‚s y espa¤ol. (Mario Santana fled Cuba to seek out a better life. However, working as chauffeur to rich, temperamental actress Marta Alvarez is not exactly his idea of the American dream. But he finds there is more to Marta than he first realized. Bilingual romance. English/Spanish language. 1999.) Tomorrow's Promise RC 50121 by Temple Bailey read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Nineteen-year-old Anne Ordway, shocked and disillusioned when her parents divorce, retreats to Maryland's Eastern Shore with her nurse and companion, Vicky. But she has already met Charles Patterson, also divorced, and cannot forget him. 1938. Tomorrow's Tide RC 47648 by Malcolm Macdonald read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Cornwall, 1910. Fourteen-year-old Jennifer Moore finds an abandoned baby in a field, who, despite her desire to keep him, is sent to an orphanage. A few years later, she falls in love with a young man, Barry Moore. Barry joins the service when World War I begins while Jennifer becomes a nurse and later an actress. Eventually, the mystery of the baby binds them together. 1996. Truly Madly Yours RC 49369 by Rachel Gibson read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Henry Shaw commits suicide, leaving an unusual will that affects his son, Nick, and stepdaughter, Delaney. It restricts Delaney from leaving town for a year and Nick from having a sexual relationship with her. But that's not easy for two enamored people. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. The Trumpeter Swan RC 49438 by Temple Bailey read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Randy Paine returns home from World War I in France to find things have changed. Not only has his mother turned their Virginia home into a boarding house, but his girlfriend, who at first appears happy to see him, becomes attracted to another man. Randy sets out to win her back. 1920. Twin of Ice/Twin of Fire: Two Classic Novels RC 48378 by Jude Deveraux read by Michele Schaeffer 4 cassettes 1892. Identical twins Houston and Blair Chandler live in the prosperous mining town of Chandler, Colorado. In Twin of Ice Houston draws the attention of newly rich Kane Taggert, who is determined to marry a lady. In Twin of Fire, despite all odds, Blair becomes a doctor. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1985. The Vineyard RC 50651 by Barbara Delinsky read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Widowed just six months, vineyard owner Natalie Seebring, seventy-six, shocks her children by inviting them to her wedding to her employee, Carl Burke. Meanwhile, Natalie hires single mother Olivia Jones to help prepare a memoir that will explain her long history with Carl. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. Waiting in Vain RC 49840 by Colin Channer read by Samarra Mbenga 3 cassettes Jamaican writer Adrian "Fire" Heath first meets editor Sylvia Lucas on the streets of New York and later she turns up at his friend's party. The two resist their growing love for each other as Fire travels to England and Sylvia dates another. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. A Walk to Remember RC 49104 by Nicholas Sparks read by John Polk 1 cassette Fifty-seven-year-old Landon thinks back to 1958, the year that changed his life. Pious, bible-carrying Jamie Sullivan asks seventeen-year-old Landon to costar with her in the Christmas play written by her preacher father. As they spend time together, Landon is shocked to realize he's falling in love. Bestseller 1999. The Wall of Partition RC 49489 by Florence L. Barclay read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes When author Rodney Steele returns to England after ten years, a lot has changed, except his fondness for his former fianc‚e, Madge. Moving into an apartment belonging to Madge's brother Billy, Rodney feels content. But he doesn't know Madge is living in the flat on the other side of the wall. 1914. The Wedding RC 49943 by Danielle Steel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes According to her therapist, entertainment lawyer Allegra Steinberg is attracted to noncommittal men. True, her lover, Brandon, hasn't finalized his divorce, but at twenty-nine Allegra isn't ready for marriage. Then Brandon shows his true colors, and Allegra meets the perfect mate. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Welcome to Temptation RC 50154 by Jennifer Crusie read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Taking a break from taping weddings, sisters Sophie and Amy Dempsey travel to Temptation, Ohio, to film an audition video for an actress acquaintance. As Sophie falls for the mayor and Amy for the police chief, the video threatens to turn pornographic. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. What the Heart Knows RC 49348 by Kathleen Eagle read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Helen Ketterling left the Bad River Sioux Reservation thirteen years ago when she learned she was carrying Reese Blue Sky's son. She did not want to ruin her lover's promising basketball career. Now returned, both are hiding secrets that jeopardize a relationship. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Where You Belong RC 49746 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Kosovo, 1998. Thirty-one-year-old Valentine Denning, Jake Newberg, and Tony Hampton are photojournalists covering the war. Tony is killed, and Val and Jake are badly wounded. As the two survivors recover, they learn some startling news about Tony, which leaves Val wondering just where she belongs. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. The White Ladies of Worcester: A Romance of the Twelfth Century RC 49483 by Florence L. Barclay read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Within the walls of the Nunnery of the White Ladies in the city of Worcester dwell two unhappy nuns. Both, at different times, were deserted by their betrotheds and thus entered into a cloistered life. When an elderly nun uncovers an intruder, events unfold that may put things right for the women. 1917. White Magic RC 51097 by Faith Baldwin read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Various groups of people converge on a ski lodge in Sun Valley. Included are a self-made man with his secretary, an heiress with a German nobleman and his brother--both ski instructors--and several troublemaking businessmen. When they finally sort out their feelings, some newly engaged couples emerge. 1939. The Wild Child RC 49450 by Mary Jo Putney read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Because Kyle Renbourne has a more important mission than spending two weeks courting his betrothed, he convinces his twin, Dominic, to take his place. Since the intended bride, Lady Meriel, is thought to be mad, Kyle thinks his plan will work. But everyone is surprised by the results. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Windward Heights RC 50801 by Maryse Cond‚ read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Caribbean novelist Cond‚ has transposed the tale of Wuthering Heights to her native Guadeloupe. Razy‚, taken in and raised by Hubert Gagneur, falls in love with Gagneur's daughter, Cathy. Unhappy with his treatment there, Razy‚ flees to Cuba. But when Cathy marries a wealthy Creole, Razy‚ returns to avenge his loss. 1998. With a Little Luck RC 50796 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette At twenty-six, Eve "plain Jane" Rowland wonders if she will ever find love in the small town of Cable, Wisconsin. Then she and Luck McClure have several "accidental" meetings that change their lives forever. Some descriptions of sex. 1981. With Heart RC 49110 by Dorothy Garlock read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Tillison County, Oklahoma; 1938. Kathleen Dolan, niece of Tom With Hope (RC 48291) and Hod Dolan With Song (RC 49109) arrives in Rawlings excited about joining the Rawlings Gazette. When her work threatens to expose a local conspiracy, the newswoman faces peril. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. With Song RC 49109 by Dorothy Garlock read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Kansas, 1935. Molly McKenzie is working in the family's general store when two men come in and gun down her parents. Federal agent Hod Dolan knows who the killers are, and Molly risks her life to help capture them. Companion to With Hope (RC 48291). Some descriptions of sex. 1999. With This Ring: A Quartet of Charming Stories about Four Very Special Weddings RC 50158 edited by Lori Copeland and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Four short Christian romance stories set in the nineteenth century. In "Something Old" and "Something New," recent immigrants to America face difficulties with their love interests. In "Something Borrowed," Emma arrives at her inherited ranch to find an interloper. In "Something Blue," Norwegian Astrid reaches Louisiana and learns that her husband is dead. 1998. A Woman of Passion RC 49692 by Virginia Henley read by Corrie James 3 cassettes England, mid-1500s. Bess Hardwick is a child when her family is forced to leave Hardwick Manor, but she vows to return. And Bess does, but not before she becomes a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, acquires four husbands, and achieves the rank of countess. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Yesterday RC 50078 by Fern Michaels read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Callie Parker's wealthy father brought a foster son and two poor girls to his South Carolina estate to play with four- year-old Callie and be watched over by beloved caretaker Pearl. Years later, when the four friends gather for Callie's wedding, long-held secrets reveal that their childhood was built on lies. 1995. Science Fiction Architects of Emortality RC 50509 by Brian Stableford read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In this sequel to Inherit the Earth (RC 50508), a twenty- fifth-century murderer is targeting victims who are almost two hundred years old and killing them with a genetically altered flowering plant. On the case are detective sergeant Charlotte Holmes and genetic artist Oscar Wilde. Some strong language. 1999. The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: The Fiftieth Anniversary Anthology RC 50452 edited by Edward L. Ferman and Gordon Van Gelder read by John Polk 3 cassettes Twenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the magazine known as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science fiction to fairy tales, from alternate histories to supernatural horror tales, they include award winners by Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers, Ursula Le Guin, and Elizabeth Hand. 1999. Children of God RC 49683 by Mary Doria Russell read by Rick Rohan 4 cassettes The sole survivor of the original mission to Rakhat, Father Emilio Sandoz is still recovering from the brutality he suffered and is reluctant to return. When he arrives in 2060, he learns his former torturer is now in power. Sequel to The Sparrow (RC 43892). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Civilisation Game and Other Stories RC 49651 by Clifford D. Simak read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes Seven short stories written from 1939 to 1969 and compiled for the first time. In the title story, humans are now a minority in the universe. In order to keep traditions alive, a secret project is developed on the gutted planet Earth to practice the old ways. But a pretend politician goes too far. 1997. Colonization: Second Contact RC 49668 by Harry Turtledove read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes In the aftermath of conquering most of Earth, Atvar--the leader of the alien Lizard race--awaits the arrival of the nonmilitary colonists. But the humans continue their resistance and take the struggle into space. Companion to the Worldwar series. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Computer One RC 49117 by Warwick Collins read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Because Computer One controls all the automated systems in the world, California professor Yakuda fears it could eventually destroy civilization. But if he mentions his concerns, he might hasten Computer One's annihilation of humans! (The author's prologue considers the possibility that such a nightmare scenario might come true.) Strong language. 1993. Days of Cain RC 49798 by J.R. Dunn read by John Stratton 3 cassettes In the future when time travel is possible, time monitor Gaspar James, from planet Arpad, must prevent anyone from altering the past and thus disrupting the continuum of life. When his student, renegade Alma Lewin, travels back to 1943 to liberate Nazi death camps, James intervenes. Violence. 1997. A Deepness in the Sky RC 50698 by Vernor Vinge read by Gary Tipton 5 cassettes Thirty thousand years before the events in A Fire upon the Deep (RC 35758) the human starfleets Qeng Ho and Emergents head toward the planet Arachna to await the dormant Spider's awakening. While Qeng Ho's intentions are good, those of Emergents are sinister. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Dinoverse RC 50463 by Scott Ciencin read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old nerd Bertram Phillips invents a science project that accidently transports him and three other students back sixty-seven million years to the late Cretaceous age. Bertram, Mike, Candayce, and Janine have been transformed into different types of dinosaurs. Returning home is another problem. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Distraction RC 48687 by Bruce Sterling read by Jeremy Gage 4 cassettes In 2044 Oscar Valparaiso, a successful political spin doctor who is not completely human, is now out of a job. So he signs on with Collaboratory, where he meets neurologist Dr. Greta Penninger. Together the two uncover some interesting information about a Louisiana senator. 1998. Dune: House Atreides; Prelude to Dune, Volume 1 RC 49477 by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson read by J.P. Linton 5 cassettes This prequel to Dune (RC 44126) provides an introduction to the Known Universe and the world of Arrakis, home of the valuable spice known as melange, as well as many of the pivotal characters in the Dune series. Written by Anderson and Frank Herbert's son, using notes left by Herbert. Bestseller 1999. The Exchange Student RC 51212 by Kate Gilmore read by Erin Jones 1 cassette 2094. Daria, sixteen, is a licensed breeder of endangered species. Her family is hosting Fen, a seven-foot alien from Chela, where there have been no animals for centuries. Daria hopes Fen will share her interest in animals, and Fen does-- but for a very special reason. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Exegesis RC 49892 by Astro Teller read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Berkeley grad student Alice Lu discovers that the software "EDGAR," which she developed for her studies, has a mischievous mind of its own. EDGAR not only e-mails her, but also attracts the notice of the National Security Agency. (Written by the grandson of Edward Teller, creator of the hydrogen bomb.) 1997. The Far Shore of Time RC 51068 by Frederik Pohl read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes This sequel to The Siege of Eternity (RC 49289) concludes a trilogy about the near-future Earth caught in conflict between two alien races. As the story begins, the original Dan Dannerman's situation looks bleak--his clones have escaped and he is under interrogation by the horrible Horch. Some strong language. 1999. A Fold in the Tent of the Sky RC 49255 by Michael Hale read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Peter Abbott abandons his stage career to join Calliope Associates, a group of gifted psychics that does secret work for the government. When a series of mishaps befalls several Calliope members, Abbott uses time travel to alter the past but inadvertently changes the course of the world. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1998. Forever Peace RC 50404 by Joe Haldeman read by Michael Skinner 2 cassettes 2043. The Ngumi War has been going on for over eight years, when burned-out "soldierboy" Julian Class and his older lover, Dr. Amelia Harding, make a scientific discovery that could set the universe back to square one. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Nebula Award. 1997. The Forever War RC 48659 by Joe Haldeman read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes (Reissue) William Mandella is drafted after college to fight a war in outer space. William only ages months while earthlings age by decades. He finds civilization completely changed each time he returns from bloody combat. After 1,143 years, the war's end brings him home. Some strong language. Hugo and Nebula Awards. 1974. Girl in Landscape RC 49790 by Jonathan Lethem read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes When a global disaster blights the Earth's environment, fourteen-year-old Pella Marsh and her family escape to another planet where her father, a failed politician, hopes to restart his career. Pella assimilates into the alien society and discovers a terrible threat that could doom the Earthling colony. Some strong language. 1998. Glory's People: Goldenwing Cycle, Book 3 RC 49761 by Alfred Coppel read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Fleeing the Terror they met in Glory's War (RC 49760) and hoping to find allies, those aboard the Goldenwing starship Glory travel to the planet Yamato, a world steeped in feudal tradition, though equipped with modern technology. But the Terror has already infiltrated the planet, forcing everyone to focus on survival. 1996. Glory's War: Goldenwing Cycle, Book 2 RC 49760 by Alfred Coppel read by Fred Major 2 cassettes The Goldenwing starship Glory is headed for orbit around the Accursed Twin--known to the Wired Starmen aboard as Ross 248 Beta. The planets, settled by refugees from the former Russian federation, are constantly at war with each other, and each sees the Glory as a potential prize. Sequel to Glory (RC 38408). 1995. Helm RC 48929 by Steven Gould read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes For colonists to survive on Agatsu, once each generation someone must be imprinted with Earth's scientific knowledge contained in the Glass Helm. Dulan de Laal selects his oldest son to be that person. But his youngest son, Leland, climbs the needle and dons the helmet--without knowing the consequences. For senior high and older readers. 1998. A Hunger in the Soul RC 49647 by Mike Resnick read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Journalist Robert Markham convinces the legendary but ailing explorer Enoch Stone to accompany him in the search for Michael Drake. Drake developed a vaccine for the ybonia virus before disappearing in an alien world. The virus is now mutating and infecting millions. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Illegal Alien RC 49151 by Robert J. Sawyer read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Aliens arrive seeking help in repairing their mother ship. While politician Francis Nobilio and scientist Cletus Calhoun are touring the seven Tosoks around the country, Calhoun is murdered in L.A. A trial involving a famous civil rights attorney proceeds, and Nobilio discovers the real motive behind the space landing. Some violence. 1997. The Infinite Sea: The Chaos Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 49763 by Jeffrey A. Carver read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Following the events in Strange Attractors (RC 49762), John Bandicut's next confrontation with chaos takes place underwater. Joined by his robot and alien friends, John finds himself helping the Neri, a species of humanoid amphibians whose existence is threatened by an evil force. 1996. Ingathering: The Complete People Stories of Zenna Henderson RC 50474 edited by Mark Olson and Priscilla Olson read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes Complete collection of Henderson's stories about the People, originally published in the 1950s and 1960s. The sequence covers a long time span, recounting the experiences of the People--aliens with special powers who resemble human beings but are morally superior--stranded on Earth and struggling to survive. 1995. Inherit the Earth RC 50508 by Brian Stableford read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In the twenty-second century people are living hundreds of years with periodic rejuvenations. Authentically young Damon Hart learns that one of his foster fathers has been kidnapped by someone who claims Damon's famous long-dead father is still alive and that his reputation for saintliness is false. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. The Island of Dr. Moreau RC 50527 by H.G. Wells read by David Elias 1 cassette (Reissue) Late Victorian fantasy classic in which scientific arrogance leads to horrifying consequences. In 1887 Edward Prendick is shipwrecked, rescued, and later abandoned on a mysterious island inhabited by grotesque creatures under the control of Dr. Moreau. 1996 foreword by Peter Straub. Some violence. 1896. The Land That Time Forgot RC 49346 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Three novellas including the title story as well as The People That Time Forgot and Out of Time's Abyss. Bowen Tyler Jr., with his shipmates, girl, and dog, lands on the island Caspak where time apparently stopped with the Bronze Age. There they encounter terrible animals and various orders of humans. 1924. The Martians RC 50076 by Kim Stanley Robinson read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Collection of stories set in the universe of the Mars trilogy--Red Mars (RC 36318), Green Mars (RC 42050), and Blue Mars (RC 43603); also several poems and a copy of the Constitution of Mars. Some selections offer new perspectives on an old narrative; others expand on events in the trilogy. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Moonbeams and Magic RC 48651 by Janelle Taylor read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes In this sequel to Starlight and Splendor (RC 41703), Starla and Dagan--unbeknownst to each other--are spies posing as space pirates in order to stop the theft of valuable moonbeams. They also fall in love. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Moonfall RC 49162 by Jack McDevitt read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes In 2024 U.S. Vice President Charles L. Haskell is on the Moon to open its first colony when reports arrive that a comet is headed there on a collision course. Evacuation alerts from the Moon are interspersed with bulletins about Moon fragments that will bombard Earth. Some strong language. 1998. Nimisha's Ship RC 49202 by Anne McCaffrey read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Vega III. As a young girl, Lady Nimisha exhibits such an aptitude for all things mechanical that her father plans to leave her his shipyard. When he is killed in a freak accident, Nimisha is prepared to take over, but her brother disapproves of their father's bequest. 1999. O Pioneer! RC 49166 by Frederik Pohl read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Computer hacker Evesham Giyt feels trapped within Earth's limited space, so he marries his girlfriend, Rina, and they move to planet Tupelo. Shortly after arriving, Evesham is elected mayor of the human community and finds himself trying to develop peace among the various races inhabiting Tupelo. 1998. Ports of Call RC 49461 by Jack Vance read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Myron Tany's eccentric and vain aunt, Dame Hester Lajoie, wants to have rejuvenation therapy available on another planet. A capricious woman, she appoints Myron captain of her luxury spaceship for this voyage, only to leave him stranded on his first venture into space. 1998. Return to Mars RC 49070 by Ben Bova read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Navajo geologist Jamie Waterman was part of the first Mars mission. Six years later, as leader of the second expedition, Waterman must deal with rivalries among his crew, which includes the brash son of the venture's underwriter, as well as with possible sabotage. Sequel to Mars (RC 35808). 1999. Robot Visions RC 50485 by Isaac Asimov read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes A collection of eighteen short stories and sixteen essays about robots. As explained in the introduction, Asimov began writing about these "advanced machines" in 1939 when he was nineteen, but the majority of the essays appeared after 1974 when the microchip made robotics practical. 1990. A Scientific Romance RC 49795 by Ronald Wright read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes London, 1999. Industrial archaeologist David Lambert happens upon the reappearance of H.G. Wells's time machine. He boards the device and leaps five hundred years into the future, where he becomes a fugitive in a wild, desolate England and manages to unravel his own past. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Secret Passages RC 49808 by Paul Preuss read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Cretan physicist and archaeologist Dimitris Minakis, who has invented a secret time-reversing device, lures scientist Peter Slater and his wife, Anne-Marie, to the island in order to convince Peter to work with him. Anne-Marie, in turn, uses Dimitris to regain custody of her young son. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Siege of Eternity RC 49289 by Frederik Pohl read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Colonel Hilda Morrisey of the National Bureau of Investigation has the unpleasant task of questioning field agent Dan Dannerman about his trip to Starlab. Dannerman and the other team members are found to have suspicious metal implants in their skulls. Sequel to The Other End of Time (RC 44464). Some strong language. 1997. The Silk Code RC 50829 by Paul Levinson read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes NYPD detective Phil D'Amato, in Pennsylvania's Amish country, investigates a mysterious death, apparently related to contact with a bioengineered food. D'Amato's search leads back in time to Basques pondering murders in eighth-century Europe, recollections of early Chinese efforts to control the silk industry, and evidence that pre-human populations survived alongside civilization. Strong language. 1999. Six Moon Dance RC 49833 by Sheri S. Tepper read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes On the imperiled planet Newholme, where men outnumber women two to one, the youthful consort Mouche plays a key role in recovering secrets from the past. When the six moons are in alignment, mysterious forces come into play. Some strong language. 1998. The Stainless Steel Rat Joins the Circus RC 49908 by Harry Harrison read by John Polk 2 cassettes Jim diGriz, con man and thief, and his wife, Angelina, are hired by the forty-centuries-old billionaire Kaizi to find out who has been cleaning out his bank accounts. Each incident occurs when the circus is in town. So Jim brushes up on his magician skills and joins the show. Some violence. 1999. Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace RC 50064 by Terry Brooks read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are responsible for the safety of Queen Amidala, whose planet is under attack by the Trade Federation. Their mission brings them to Tatooine, where they meet Anakin Skywalker, a young slave with extraordinary instincts, who dreams of becoming a Jedi knight. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Star Wars: Rogue Planet RC 50588 by Greg Bear read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Obi-Wan Kenobi accepts the task of training twelve-year-old Anakin Skywalker, the former slave who many Jedi believe will bring balance to the Force. Obi-Wan and Anakin travel to the planet Zonama Sekot, where Anakin faces his dark destiny. A Star Wars novel. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Dark Tide, Onslaught RC 50026 by Michael A. Stackpole read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes As Luke Skywalker contends with rogue elements rebelling against his rule, the New Republic is attacked by aliens known as Yuuzhan Vong. The Jedi are tested as never before in their struggle to prevail against the aggressors. A Star Wars novel. Bestseller 2000. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Vector Prime RC 49820 by R.A. Salvatore read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Twenty-one years after the destruction of the Death Star by the Rebel Alliance, tension is mounting in the Republic. Leia pursues diplomatic negotiations, Luke deals with rogue Jedi Knights, and Han Solo again engages in battle; and a new generation of characters and creatures appears. A Star Wars novel. 1999. Starfarers RC 49154 by Poul Anderson read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Astronomers have discovered the possibility of advanced civilizations in the far reaches of the galaxy. A group of ten scientists boards the starship Envoy for a journey that will take thousands of years to complete. Although they eventually encounter another civilization, they are unprepared for the ramifications of their adventure. 1998. Starman Jones RC 48635 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Michael Skinner 2 cassettes (Reissue) Bored with his routine life on Earthport, Max Jones signs up to be an assistant chartsman on a star freighter. He finds the adventure he is seeking, but learns that danger is never far behind. For senior high and older readers. 1953. Strange Attractors: The Chaos Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 49762 by Jeffrey A. Carver read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes In Neptune Crossing (RC 39793), John Bandicut saved the Earth from a comet but lost his alien friend, Charlie, in the process. Now John awakens to find himself stranded in an artificial structure, Shipworld, with two humanoids and a new alien friend, IK, who wants John for a new mission. 1995. This Alien Shore RC 50398 by C.S. Friedman read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Human mutants, disowned long ago by earthlings, remain on various abandoned colonies. The Guerans, one such group, can travel faster than light--but now a virus is taking over their minds. Jamisia, a teenaged girl raised in a laboratory and troubled by multiple personalities, holds the key to their survival. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Timeline RC 49277 by Michael Crichton read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes In the twenty-first century, quantum technology for teleportation enables a group of historians to travel back to fourteenth-century France. Seeking a stranded colleague and trying to return within a tight time frame, they find survival in a feudal society more difficult than anticipated. Violence. Bestseller 1999. The Tower and the Hive RC 50594 by Anne McCaffrey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Lyon's Pride (RC 39612) and final volume about the Rowan clan, the Rowan family, in alliance with the alien Mrdini, has two goals to keep the peace: to help the Mrdini control population growth and to prevent the advances of the predatory Hivers. 1999. The Undesirables RC 49465 by Mary C. Smith read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes In the year 2120, a controlling elite governs the world through a sham democracy. When Mark Grimal's lover, a woman of the "undesirable" class, is persecuted and killed at the hands of the state, he uses his inside knowledge of the system to right the wrong. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. Wildside RC 49194 by Steven Gould read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Charlie Newell, eighteen, inherits an unusual ranch. The back door of the barn opens into an alternate world containing extinct animals and mineral deposits. Charlie entrusts his secret to four friends, and together they begin mining gold. All is well until the government discovers their secret. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Sixteenth Annual Collection RC 50117 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes in 2 containers Following a survey of the science fiction market in 1998, Dozois offers twenty-five stories by such authors as Tanith Lee, Bruce Sterling, Ursula K. LeGuin, Ian McDonald, Michael Swanwick, Stephen Baxter, Gwyneth Jones, and Ian R. MacLeod. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Short Stories Alone with the Horrors: The Great Short Fiction of Ramsey Campbell, 1961-1991 RC 48171 by Ramsey Campbell read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Thirty-nine short stories covering thirty years of the British author's tales of the supernatural. In "Call First," a library worker becomes curious about a patron and enters his house uninvited. In "Boiled Alive," a man finds himself the subject of a short video. Some violence. 1993. At the Owl Woman Saloon RC 48689 by Tess Gallagher read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Collection of sixteen short stories set mainly in the Pacific Northwest. In one tale, a kindly neighbor ties his friend's tie because the man never learned to do it himself. And in another a woman whose husband has been dead for fourteen years reconciles herself to being alone. 1997. Bagombo Snuff Box: Uncollected Short Fiction RC 48839 by Kurt Vonnegut read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Twenty-three short stories previously published in magazines in the 1940s and 1950s, collected here for the first time. In the title piece, Eddie Laird, age thirty-three, drops in to see his ex-wife eleven years after leaving her and tries his best to impress her, her second husband, and son. Bestseller 1999. The Best American Mystery Stories, 1998 RC 49013 edited by Sue Grafton read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Editor Grafton includes twenty crime stories by well-known authors Lawrence Block, Mary Higgins Clark, Jay McInerney, Donald E. Westlake, and others. In Stuart Kaminsky's "Find Miriam," a man searches for his missing wife. Peter Robinson depicts events in the lives of two elderly ladies who share a cottage. 1998. The Best American Mystery Stories, 1999 RC 50183 edited by Ed McBain read by Christopher Walker 4 cassettes Collection of nineteen mysteries by well-known authors Lawrence Block, Ed Gorman, Phillip M. Margolin, John Updike, and others. In "Redneck," private eye Amos Walker tracks a cheating wife--with murderous results. In "Wrong Time, Wrong Place," two punks kidnap the wrong couple. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. The Best American Short Stories, 1999: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 50108 edited by Amy Tan read by Fred Major 4 cassettes In her introduction, guest editor Tan indicates she chose these twenty-one stories because they have a strong narrative voice, elements of fairy tales and the grotesque, and an exotic flavor. Includes selections by Rick Bass, Tim Gautreaux, Ha Jin, Lorrie Moore, and Annie Proulx. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Best of the West III: More Stories That Inspired Classic Western Films RC 48644 edited by Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg read by Michael Skinner 2 cassettes Nine western stories later made into movies. Includes "Massacre" by James Warner Bellah, starring Henry Fonda and John Wayne as cavalrymen at Little Big Horn. In Dorothy M. Johnson's "The Hanging Tree," Gary Cooper is Doctor Joe Frail, who falls in love with Elizabeth, played by Maria Schell. Violence. 1986. The Black Rider and Other Stories RC 49139 by Max Brand read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Four western tales that depict "the experience of personal renewal, an affirmation of hope through courage, the potential that exists in each human being for redemption." In "Partners" a pair of enemies must come to terms if they want to survive a winter storm in the mountain desert. 1996. Blood Thirst: One Hundred Years of Vampire Fiction RC 48969 edited by Leonard Wolf read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes More than two dozen short stories and excerpts from novels concerning vampires, both ruthless and humorous. Includes authors such as Stephen King, Whitley Strieber, Anne Rice, and Woody Allen. In "Count Dracula," the monster's routine is disrupted by a solar eclipse. In "The Drifting Snow," the vampire's handprints are those of a young girl. 1997. Cabbage and Bones: An Anthology of Irish American Women's Fiction RC 50046 edited by Caledonia Kearns read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes A collection of twenty-four short stories and excerpts from novels by twentieth-century writers of Irish American heritage. Includes several new authors and some already well-known ones such as Mary McCarthy, Maureen Howard, Tess Gallagher, Alice McDermott, Anna Quindlen, and Mary Gordon. 1997. The Camp Robber and Other Stories RC 49196 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Collection of six western short stories. In the title story, a new ranch hand, Wingfield, is accused when the payroll is missing. Wingfield follows tracks to a remote cabin to find not only the stolen money but also a missing piece of his life. 1979. Cartesian Sonata and Other Novellas RC 49877 by William H. Gass read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Four interrelated stories that explore the nature of the mind, body, and spirit. In "Bed and Breakfast," a shifty accountant checks into a second-rate midwestern motel, where he becomes obsessed with the collection of kitsch--artifacts reflecting cleverness and purpose, each with a history of past lives. Some strong language. 1998. Chumley's Gold: A Western Duo RC 50317 by Wayne D. Overholser read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Two western novellas. In High Valley, Grant Talbot tries to save the Wagon Wheel Ranch for the murdered owner's widow. In Chumley's Gold, Dan Larsen discovers that his late father was a bank robber and that a fortune might still be buried on his old homestead. Some violence. 1999. The Civilisation Game and Other Stories RC 49651 by Clifford D. Simak read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes Seven short stories written from 1939 to 1969 and compiled for the first time. In the title story, humans are now a minority in the universe. In order to keep traditions alive, a secret project is developed on the gutted planet Earth to practice the old ways. But a pretend politician goes too far. 1997. The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway RC 48939 by Ernest Hemingway read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes (Reissue) This edition contains forty-nine stories that first appeared in a 1938 collection plus twenty-one works written after Hemingway moved to Finca Vigia in Cuba. Includes "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," "In Another Country," and "The Strange Country." 1987. The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson with a Selection of the Best Short Novels RC 49498 by Robert Louis Stevenson read by John Horton 4 cassettes Short stories and other fiction that encompass the brief life of the author. Includes his well-known "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The ghost story "Trawn Janet" is set in Scotland. A romantic tale of chivalry, "The Sire de Mal‚troit's Door," takes place in medieval England. 1997. Complete Stories 1874-1884 RC 48593 by Henry James read by Annie Wauters 7 cassettes in 2 containers Nineteen short stories originally published in periodicals. Includes "Daisy Miller: A Study," in which an innocent young American tourist scandalizes Europeans by her behavior. In "The Siege of London" James continues his examination of social convention, describing a much-divorced American widow's determination to enter English high society. 1999. Complete Stories 1884-1891 RC 48594 by Henry James read by Ted Stoddard 7 cassettes in 2 containers Seventeen short stories first published in periodicals. Chronicling events in the stratified Victorian society James observed, they depict conflict between classes and cultures and restrictions on women's behavior. In "The Chaperon" a young girl, whose father has died, tries to help her divorced and shunned mother reenter society. 1999. Crime Wave: Reportage and Fiction from the Underside of L.A. RC 50602 by James Ellroy read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Pieces first published in GQ magazine by the crime writer. Ellroy relates his mother's murder in 1958 as well as other crimes against women, including Nicole Simpson's murder. Depicts some corrupted characters on the dark side of Los Angeles. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Desperate Journey RC 50355 by Cliff Farrell read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Thirteen western stories by a career newspaperman, first published in magazines during the 1940s and 1950s. Locales range from the Ohio frontier of the early 1800s to the Wyoming range, and characters include teenagers, sheltered brides, gamblers, cowboys, and con artists. Some violence. 1999. The Dragon Hunt: Five Stories RC 49934 by Vu Trn read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Five stories depicting the history of strife in Vietnam and the suffering of its emigrants. "The Coral Reef" is based on the author's own harrowing escape from his homeland when an overcrowded boat runs aground. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. East into Upper East: Plain Tales from New York and New Delhi RC 49401 by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Collection of stories about urban life, six set in India and eight in New York City. In "Expiation," the eldest brother in a large East Indian family tells of his unconditional affection for the youngest brother, who becomes a criminal. In "The Temptress," a transplanted Indian matron finds a niche in New York. 1998. Elementals: Stories of Fire and Ice RC 49053 by A.S. Byatt read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Collection of six short stories illuminating contrasts in the human condition. In "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary," a young painter helps an angry servant appreciate her talent for cooking instead of dwelling on supposed injustices. 1998. Four Blondes RC 51128 by Candace Bushnell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Four loosely connected tales featuring dissatisfied New York women seeking status and fame. In "Nice N'Easy" a shallow model uses men for their money, while in "Single Process" a writer finagles an assignment in London in hopes of finding a husband. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Gauntlet: A Western Trio RC 49641 by Max Brand read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Three short westerns originally written for magazines, including The Blackness of MacTee, The King of Rats: A Reata Story, and The Gauntlet. All involve frontiersmen and the women they love. Some violence. 1998. Getting It in the Head: Stories RC 49791 by Mike McCormack read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes A collection of sixteen Irish tales, variously surreal, violent, and macabre. In "Old Man, My Son" a boy suddenly assumes the character of his deceased grandfather, a hero of the 1916 uprising. After the boy's death, an autopsy discovers the embedded bullet that had wounded his rebel ancestor. Strong language and violence. 1996. Go Down, Moses RC 49005 by William Faulkner read by Michael Skinner 3 cassettes (Reissue) Seven stories first published in 1942, with an updated introduction by Stanley Crouch and an added biographical note. Each selection deals at least indirectly with one family in Jefferson, Mississippi. Unifying themes are the changing relationships between racial groups and their attitudes toward the land they inhabit. 1996. The Golden Pot and Other Tales RC 47927 by E.T.A. Hoffmann read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Five stories written between 1814 and 1822 when the German Romantic author died. Each tale explores different relations between reality and fantasy. Ritchie Robertson provides the literary context of these tales in his introductory essay. 1992. The Good Old Stuff: Thirteen Early Stories RC 50967 by John D. MacDonald read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes (Reissue) Thirteen pulp magazine stories published between 1947 and 1952 by the author of the Travis McGee mystery series. All involve revenge, disappearance, adventure, or homicide. In "Murder for Money" adult siblings suspect their young stepmother of killing their rich--but unloved--father. Some violence. 1952. Great Stories of the American West RC 49609 edited by Martin H. Greenberg read by John Polk 3 cassettes Nineteen short western stories from well-known authors like Louis L'Amour, John Jakes, Elmore Leonard, and John D. MacDonald. In Lost Sister a white woman is returned to her family after living with Indians for forty years. In Markers two cowpokes ponder the different epitaphs they have read. Some violence. 1994. Great Stories of the American West II RC 50196 edited by Martin H. Greenberg read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes A selection of eighteen short stories. Includes "The Idyl of Red Gulch" by Bret Harte, "The Lonesome Road" by O. Henry, and tales by Jack London, Mark Twain, John Jakes, Louis L'Amour, Evan Hunter, Bill Pronzini, Marcia Muller, Erle Stanley Gardner, and Ed Gorman. 1996. Hit Man RC 49625 by Lawrence Block read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Ten stories that trace the grim exploits of New York-based hired killer J.P. Keller. Between contracts Keller enjoys his pet dog and stamp collecting, seeks romance unsuccessfully, consults a therapist, and dreams about giving up his business for the simple life in rural Oregon. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. I Am Legend RC 47903 by Richard Matheson read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes The title story of this collection of horror stories is the basis for the movie Night of the Living Dead. Robert Neville is the last human being on Earth. Everyone else is now a vampire--and wants his blood. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. I Sweep the Sun Off Rooftops: Stories RC 49296 by Hanan Shaykh read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Seventeen short stories about Arab women confronting the Western world. In the title piece, a poor, unmarried Moroccan woman moves to London because of her infatuation with all things English, which even extends to a homeless young man. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Ingathering: The Complete People Stories of Zenna Henderson RC 50474 edited by Mark Olson and Priscilla Olson read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes Complete collection of Henderson's stories about the People, originally published in the 1950s and 1960s. The sequence covers a long time span, recounting the experiences of the People--aliens with special powers who resemble human beings but are morally superior--stranded on Earth and struggling to survive. 1995. Interpreter of Maladies: Stories RC 50087 by Jhumpa Lahiri read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Nine tales of brief encounters with lasting effects, set in India and America. Each emphasizes cultural transition and loss. In the title piece, while American-born Mr. and Mrs. Das and their three young children are tourists in India, Mrs. Das confides a disquieting secret to their guide. Pulitzer Prize. Bestseller 1999. The Invention of Morel and Other Stories (from La Trama Celeste) RC 50167 by Adolfo Bioy Casares read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes In the title novella, first published in 1940, a fugitive from justice escapes to a remote island, where he enters into a dreamlike existence along with other "intruders." He falls in love and gradually uncovers the eerie secret of his strange new world. Also includes six short stories first published in 1948. 1964. The Land That Time Forgot RC 49346 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Three novellas including the title story as well as The People That Time Forgot and Out of Time's Abyss. Bowen Tyler Jr., with his shipmates, girl, and dog, lands on the island Caspak where time apparently stopped with the Bronze Age. There they encounter terrible animals and various orders of humans. 1924. Living on the Edge: Fiction by Peace Corps Writers RC 49291 edited by John Coyne read by Jeff Baker 3 cassettes Stories by seventeen authors who lived in cultures ranging from the Caribbean islands to Latin America, Africa, and Asia. They portray Americans abroad, host country nationals' reactions to Americans, and volunteers' experiences living in remote societies with different customs. 1999. Local Girls RC 50728 by Alice Hoffman read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Stories of Gretel Samuelson's youthful years on Long Island. Her best friend and neighbor, Jill, marries young and pregnant; her divorced mother battles cancer; her brother's promising future fades with drug use; and her older cousin longs for a family life. Some strong language. 1999. My Century RC 50065 by Gnter Grass read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Gnter Grass, the 1999 winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, chronicles his own and Germany's centennium through one hundred short stories, one for each year of the twentieth century. For 1989 Grass recalls a parent-teacher association's concern about a schoolteacher's "obsession with the past." 1999. Mystery Midrash: An Anthology of Jewish Mystery and Detective Fiction RC 49571 edited by Lawrence W. Raphael read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes Thirteen short stories with Jewish protagonists and/or issues from authors such as Faye Kellerman, Stuart Kaminsky, Toni Brill, Richard Fliegel, and others. Some violence. 1999. Necking with Louise RC 50229 by Rick Book read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Eric Anderson, a Saskatchewan farm boy growing up in the 1960s, describes his life in seven interconnected stories. In the title piece he finds a new girlfriend; in "Sun Dogs" he almost freezes to death after his horse breaks a leg during a blizzard. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 1999. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1999 RC 49909 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Twenty stories on various themes that give insight into the culture of the American south. In "Borrowed Hearts" a retiree is beset by the sudden loss of his olfactory sense. His dreams, which are redolent of a haunting past experience, vanish after he is cured. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1998 RC 49124 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes A collection of nineteen stories that, the editor asserts, typify Southern literature: "The people have been whipped, and whipped good." In "Memorial Day" a boy confronts Death as a laconic young man outside the house where the boy's brother lies deathly ill. Then Death pulls a startling twist. Strong language. 1998. Nightmare Town: Stories RC 49771 by Dashiell Hammett read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Twenty short crime stories from the 1920s and 1930s written by the former Pinkerton detective who became famous for his characters Continental Op and Sam Spade. Among these works, written originally for magazines, is the prototype for the novel The Thin Man (RC 16349). Some violence. 1999. Nineteen to the Dozen: Monologues and Bits and Bobs of Other Things RC 49697 by Sholem Aleichem read by David Elias 2 cassettes Fourteen Yiddish tales told in colloquial language depict Jewish life in Eastern Europe and in New York. In each case the author speaks through a man or woman who relates a story of personal woe, often involving humor and satire. 1998. The Oxford Book of English Short Stories RC 49398 edited by A.S. Byatt read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes Anthology of thirty-seven tales by nineteenth- and twentieth-century English authors such as Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, Saki, G.K. Chesterton, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, V.S. Pritchett, Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene, T.H. White, Penelope Fitzgerald, Angela Carter, and Ian McEwan. 1998. The Pecos Kid: A Western Duo RC 50786 by Dan Cushman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Two western short stories featuring ex-Confederate officer William Calhoun Warren, a.k.a. "The Pecos Kid," and his sidekicks Hernandez Flanagan and Big Jim Swing. In "Riders of the Gunsmoke Rim" a developer tries to force out small ranchers. In "The Deadwood Drive" a cattle run turns deadly. Some violence. 1999. Prize Stories 1998: The O. Henry Awards RC 49332 edited by Larry Dark read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes Twenty stories "full of life, death, love, humor, passion, hubris, blood, guts, dirt, God, war, mystery, fear, and longing." In "Boot" a Marine Corps recruit must make a profound ethical choice that will change his life forever. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1998. Pu-239 and Other Russian Fantasies RC 49292 by Ken Kalfus read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Six short stories and a novella explore the Russian psyche. In the title piece, after being contaminated in a nuclear- plant accident, Timofey attempts to sell three hundred grams of weapons-grade plutonium in order to leave money for his wife and child. Some strong language. 1999. The Queen of Spades; The Negro of Peter the Great; Dubrovsky; The Captain's Daughter RC 47517 by Alexander Pushkin read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Four stories by the nineteenth-century Russian writer. The Queen of Spades, written in 1833, tells of a young officer's obsession with winning at cards. His subterfuge, intended to learn an elderly countess's secret for success, has dire consequences for both of them. 1962. The Real Motive RC 50144 by Dorothy Canfield read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Collection of fourteen short stories also includes three poems by Sarah N. Cleghorn. In "The Sick Physician," a newly widowed young Polish woman in an American village surprises her neighbors with her talent for singing. She transforms their lives with lessons, and appears to have moved past her own heartbreak. 1916. Robot Visions RC 50485 by Isaac Asimov read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes A collection of eighteen short stories and sixteen essays about robots. As explained in the introduction, Asimov began writing about these "advanced machines" in 1939 when he was nineteen, but the majority of the essays appeared after 1974 when the microchip made robotics practical. 1990. Rover's Tales RC 48015 by Michael Z. Lewin read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Short stories about Rover, a stray dog, who loves the freedom of the street. In his travels Rover gives and receives advice from the other canines he encounters. He despises humans for their cruelty but learns how to use them. 1998. The Sacking of El Dorado RC 50132 by Max Brand read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Collection of seven lively stories. Includes "Bad Eye: His Life and Letters," in which a Nevada bartender is forced to kill an obnoxious tenderfoot called Bad Eye. When a woman from the East comes looking for the dead man, the saloon owner and the bartender close ranks. Some violence and some strong language. 1920. Sonny Liston Was a Friend of Mine: Stories RC 50720 by Thom Jones read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Twelve short stories about boxers, soldiers, cancer patients, and others down on their luck. In the title piece, Kid Dynamite, a losing welterweight boxer, persists in training just to remain in the world he knows. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. The Springs of Affection: Stories of Dublin RC 48479 by Maeve Brennan read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Twenty-one short stories about middle-class family circumstances in Dublin, by a former staff writer for the New Yorker. Seven are autobiographical, recalling her own family experiences. Six offer glimpses into the unhappy marriage of Hubert and Rose Derdon, while the last eight depict the home of Delia and Martin Bagot. 1997. Stolen Gold: A Western Trio RC 49975 by Max Brand read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Three short novels of the American west, written in the 1920s. In "Sheriff Larrabee's Prisoner," saddle tramp Jack Montagne is framed for the murder of an old miser. Montagne is pursued and captured by Larrabee's posse, but the sheriff's daughter decides to find the real killer. Some violence. 1999. The Store of a Million Items RC 49870 by Michelle Cliff read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Eleven stories of people who celebrate life amid frustration and adversity. The title work depicts a child's vivid memories of a dream store offering a wide variety of toys "only available in America." Some strong language. 1998. To Find a Place: Western Stories RC 49977 by Robert Easton read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Twelve adventure stories of the American west. In "Quick and the Cat" a bounty hunter of mountain lions sets out to rid the territory of the dreaded cats. After killing a litter of kittens in their den, the hunter meets with misfortune and himself becomes the prey. Some strong language. 1999. The Toughest Indian in the World RC 50590 by Sherman Alexie read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Nine short stories exploring the concept of Native American identity. In the title piece--originally appearing in the New Yorker--a Spokane Indian journalist adopts his father's practice of picking up Indian hitchhikers but carries the tradition farther than intended. 2000. The Undiscovered Chekhov: Thirty-Eight New Stories RC 49564 by Anton Chekhov read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Representative pieces originally published in Russian magazines between 1880 and 1887, after Chekhov began writing in his twenties. "On the Train" describes the hazards of travel, the odd assortment of characters sharing one compartment, the corrupt conductors, and the train's poor condition--all recounted with good humor. 1998. Welding with Children RC 49990 by Tim Gautreaux read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Eleven stories about life in rural Louisiana depicting a bibulous priest, a Creole princess, and a one-armed feminist hitchhiker, among others. In the title piece, an aging welder baby-sits for his unmarried daughters' four young children. During the day the befuddled granddad learns all about modern amoral lifestyles. Some strong language. 1999. When We Were Wolves: Stories RC 50774 by Jon Billman read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Stories depicting colorful and independent people of Wyoming, including smoke jumpers, small-town Mormons, and an eccentric artist who delights in taunting the local conservatives. In "Custer Complex," a government computer dispatches a U.S. Forest Service firefighter to a remote fire that burned out two years ago. Some strong language. 1999. Who's Irish? Stories RC 50166 by Gish Jen read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Eight short stories featuring Chinese American protagonists. In the title piece a Chinese grandmother is banned from her daughter's home after spanking her unruly Irish-Chinese granddaughter. In "Duncan in China" a Chinese American dropout moves to China to teach English but remains an outsider. 1999. With This Ring: A Quartet of Charming Stories about Four Very Special Weddings RC 50158 edited by Lori Copeland and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Four short Christian romance stories set in the nineteenth century. In "Something Old" and "Something New," recent immigrants to America face difficulties with their love interests. In "Something Borrowed," Emma arrives at her inherited ranch to find an interloper. In "Something Blue," Norwegian Astrid reaches Louisiana and learns that her husband is dead. 1998. The Wonders of the Invisible World: Stories RC 50451 by David Gates read by John Polk 2 cassettes Ten tales about transient relationships and defining moments. In the title story a tte-…-tte between a divorced father and his much younger, married lover about her possible pregnancy becomes the pivotal exchange for the future of their intimacy. Some strong language. 1999. The Year's Twenty-Five Finest Crime and Mystery Stories RC 49135 edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg read by Fred Major 4 cassettes This seventh annual collection includes prizewinning stories by Lawrence Block and Reginald Hill. Other well-known authors include Jeffrey Deaver, Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, Joyce Carol Oates, and Donald E. Westlake. 1998. Spies Blood Money: Agent Peter Ashton RC 49807 by Clive Egleton read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes When British Secret Intelligence Service rogue operative Peter Ashton's wife and colleague, Harriet, discovers three dead agents in a safe house, Ashton feels obligated to find the killers. His investigation leads to Russians, Cubans, Muslims, and a showdown in Virginia. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. The Catastrophist RC 50781 by Ronan Bennett read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes The Congo, 1959. Irish writer James Gillespie arrives on the eve of independence to win over his ex-lover, InŠs Sabiani, an Italian Communist journalist. InŠs supports native leader Patrice Lumumba, while James becomes friendly with CIA operative Mark Stipe. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Counterparts RC 48608 by Gonzalo Lira read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes FBI agent Margaret Chisholm is assigned to bring in notorious assassin Sepsis after he bombs a convent chapel and targets a nun who got away. Chisholm is unhappy to share the case with Nicholas Denton from the CIA but is unaware of how powerful he is. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Day of Wrath RC 49422 by Larry Bond read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes FBI agent Helen Gray and army colonel Peter Thorn are reunited on a case involving stolen Russian nuclear missiles that end up in the hands of Islamic terrorists. As the two Americans investigate, they are betrayed by a spy. Companion to The Enemy Within (RC 43067). Strong language and violence. 1998. The Girl Philippa RC 50361 by Robert W. Chambers read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Northern France, 1914. Halkett, a British officer in civilian clothes and concealing a thin envelope destined for London, is in danger from murderous pursuers. He approaches a stranger, an American artist, and takes the chance of entrusting him with the envelope. Together at the Caf‚ Biribi, they meet the cashier Philippa. 1916. The Marching Season RC 49718 by Daniel Silva read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Ex-CIA agent Michael Osbourne accompanies his father-in-law, Ambassador Douglas Cannon, to Ireland, where radical groups are determined to undermine the 1998 peace accords. The hit man October, from The Mark of the Assassin (RC 46012), attempts to eliminate them on orders from a shadowy group. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Twelve Drummers Drumming: A Novel of Suspense RC 49297 by Diana Deverell read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes U.S. Foreign Service officer Casey Collins desperately seeks her longtime lover Stefan Krajewski, a European spy, who is missing and may have been on an airplane blown up by terrorists. Soon Casey is suspected of treason and turns to a renegade group of agents for help. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Who Goes There! RC 50210 by Robert W. Chambers read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes An American of Belgian descent, Kervyn Guild is captured by the Germans while visiting his family's homeland. Guild is informed he can free himself and the other hostages if he travels to England to bring back the daughter of General von Reiter, who is unable to get her out. Some violence. 1915. Sports Balls RC 50483 by Nanci Kincaid read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Dixie marries Alabama high school quarterback Mac Gibbs just after he fails to make the pros. Dixie and the other football women--wives, mothers, and girlfriends--describe coping with men who live and breathe the sport. Mac ends up coaching at a major university, but the marriage falls apart. Some strong language. 1998. Dreams of Gold RC 50464 by Maynard F. Thomson read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes When her lover and skating partner, Clay, suffers a career- ending injury, Maggie returns to her childhood coach in her mother's homeland of Japan. Training for the Olympics, Maggie vows to beat the woman responsible for Clay's accident. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1999. The Haunted Major RC 50487 by Robert Marshall read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Classic tale of the golf match between boorish Major Jacky Gore and champion Jim Lindsay for the hand of an American millionairess. Once in Scotland, Gore--who has never played golf in his life--receives unexpected assistance from the ghost of a clergyman with a grudge. 1999 introduction by John Updike. 1902. Horse Heaven RC 49947 by Jane Smiley read by Nanette Savard 5 cassettes In two years on the horse racing circuit, anything can happen, both on and off the track. Smiley's kaleidoscopic novel recounts the lives of owners, trainers, jockeys, and others involved in the daily activities of owning, caring for, and racing horses. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller 2000. The New York Yanquis RC 49006 by Bill Granger read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes George Bremenhaven, owner of the New York Yankees, fires all of his expensive baseball players and imports Cuban professionals from Fidel Castro. The only American on the team is thirty-eight-year-old relief pitcher Ryan Shawn, who happens to speak Spanish. Shawn struggles to manage the team and keep the peace. Strong language. 1995. Night Hoops RC 50476 by Carl Deuker read by Chris Parente 1 cassette Nick Abbot works hard in his backyard basketball court to make the high school varsity team. Neighbor Trent Dawson--a tough kid and dirty player--makes Nick's life miserable until they both realize that teamwork and friendship mean the difference between success and failure. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Painting the Black RC 49130 by Carl Deuker read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes When senior Ryan Ward befriends newcomer Josh Daniels, Ryan has no idea that Josh is a star athlete and will soon be the school hero. But after Ryan prevents Josh from assaulting a female student, he faces a moral dilemma--should he turn Josh in? For senior high readers. 1997. Rude Behavior RC 49172 by Dan Jenkins read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Billy Clyde Puckett, former football halfback and now bored TV sports commentator, returns to Fort Worth, Texas. Bankrolled by his father-in-law, Puckett gains the NFL franchise for the West Texas Tornadoes and starts putting a team together, while his wife is making a movie in Switzerland. Strong language. 1998. Safe at Second RC 49426 by Scott Johnson read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes High school junior Paulie's talented best friend Todd is being courted by pro baseball teams and plans to make avid baseball fan Paulie his personal assistant. When a line drive destroys Todd's eye, everyone thinks his baseball days are over--except Paulie. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Slam! RC 49501 by Walter Dean Myers read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette When Harlem basketball talent Greg "Slam" Harris transfers to a magnet high school in the Bronx, everyone expects him to do well and go on to college. But Slam is feeling pressure in school and at home, then discovers that his best friend is dealing drugs. For senior high readers. 1996. Suspense Apaches RC 49682 by Lorenzo Carcaterra read by Rick Foucheux 2 cassettes The Apaches, a renegade band of former New York City policemen led by Boomer Frontieri, search for a friend's missing daughter. When the girl's tormentor is captured but goes free at trial, the ex-cops vow to take care of other criminals on their own. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Appearance of Evil RC 49635 by Christopher A. Lane read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes When a confessed murderer on death row recants his admission of guilt, public defender Susan Gant is skeptical of his motives. Then her own life becomes threatened, and she begins an eerie odyssey through a world of Satanism, Internet porn, and mind control to uncover the ghastly truth. Violence. 1997. At All Costs RC 49898 by John Gilstrap read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes When the feds raid the body shop where Jake works, he and his family must flee before the agents realize he's their most-wanted fugitive. Fourteen years ago Jake and Carolyn were falsely accused of detonating a fatal explosion. Violence and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1998. At Any Price RC 50216 by Brian Freemantle read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes International hotel magnate Harry Rudd, still grieving over his wife's death in childbirth, begins a hostile takeover of a rival British chain. Sir Ian Buckland vows to block it. A vengeful ex-father-in-law tries to destroy Rudd, who inexplicably falls in love with Buckland's wife, Lady Margaret. Some descriptions of sex. 1982. Atlantis Found RC 49279 by Clive Cussler read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes Artifacts from ancient civilizations are popping up everywhere and Dirk Pitt, his associate Al Giordino, and archaeologist/linguist Patricia O'Connell are investigating. But the Fourth Empire, a terrorist group led by the Wolf family, is determined to stop them and take over the entire world. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Beneath the Skin RC 50267 by Nicci French read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes London teacher Zoe is the first to receive the anonymous messages--almost love letters, but the writer threatens to kill her. The police don't take them seriously until Jenny receives some, too. Then Nadia, the last target, realizes that local officials are no help at all. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Beyond Recall RC 48478 by Robert Goddard read by David Cutler 2 cassettes 1981. At a wedding in Cornwall, Chris Napier is confronted by a boyhood friend, Nicky Lanyon, whose father had killed Chris's great-uncle and was hanged. Nicky wants Chris to investigate the 1947 murder because the family fortune is involved. After Nicky's suicide, Chris begins to dig. Some violence. 1997. The Big Blowdown RC 49222 by George P. Pelecanos read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes When Pete Karras returns to Washington, D.C., after World War II, he takes up with childhood buddy Joey Recevo, who collects protection money for a loan shark. Karras's refusal to rough up a fellow Greek gets his knee smashed, but years later Karras gets revenge. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Blood Money RC 50396 by Thomas Perry read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Once again, Jane Whitefield is called away from her life as a doctor's wife to help someone disappear. This time it is the young housekeeper for Bernie the Elephant, a Mafia money launderer. Thinking Bernie dead, the mobsters believe the girl can lead them to their missing loot. Some violence. 1999. Blue Gold: A Novel from the NUMA Files RC 50937 by Clive Cussler read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes When National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) investigators Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala hit a pod of dead whales during a boat race, it sets off an inquiry that leads to an eco-extortionist's plot to control the world's freshwater supply. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Blue Hour RC 49184 by T. Jefferson Parker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Although he's battling cancer, retired California police detective Tim Hess agrees to help with a serial killer case. He reports to young second-generation cop Merci Rayborn, whose initial displeasure in the pairing gradually vanishes as they search for a man who finds his victims at malls. Strong language and violence. 1999. The Broken Hearts Club RC 49227 by Ethan Black read by Buzz Luttrell 2 cassettes Psychologist Ian Bainbridge is horrified when a member of his support group for men with broken hearts murders a former sweetheart. Meanwhile, the recently jilted NYPD cop who is investigating the murder suspects that his ex- girlfriend is the killer's next target. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1999. Burnout RC 50529 by Jeannine Kadow read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Anchorwoman Lacie Wagner's hands were badly burned in the accident that killed her father when she was a child. Now her worst fears are realized when she learns her adolescent daughter was burned to death by someone who is after Lacie. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. California Fire and Life RC 49211 by Don Winslow read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Surfer Jack Wade became a claims adjuster for California Fire and Life after being kicked out of the fire department. Now he suspects arson in the fire that killed wealthy Nicky Vale's estranged wife and destroyed heavily insured antiques. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The Caretaker RC 47902 by Thomas William Simpson read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Samantha Henderson's husband, Gunn, receives a mysterious job offer that includes a lot of perks--especially a house with a caretaker. Sam becomes involved with the servant, not realizing he's a threat to her family. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998. Chains of Command RC 50674 by William J. Caunitz read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Deputy police commissioner Suzanne Albrecht, hoping for a promotion, enlists the help of her former lover, Lieutenant Matt Stuart, to investigate crooked cops who might stall her career. Matt's probe uncovers police links to the Dominican and Colombian drug gangs as well as Mafia connections. Violence and strong language. 1999. Cold Case RC 50219 by Stephen White read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Colorado psychologist Alan Gregory and his wife, assistant prosecutor Lauren Crowder, agree to help an elite group of Washington, D.C., investigators solve a decade-old murder of two teenagers. Suspicions fall on a congressman whose wife's mysterious death left unanswered questions. Violence and some strong language. 2000. Cuba RC 49193 by Stephen Coonts read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes As Fidel Castro lies dying of cancer, a U.S. shipment of biological warheads disappears off the coast of Cuba, and the CIA uncovers ballistic missile silos near Havana. Faced with the imminent threat of attack, the president directs the use of necessary force to avert disaster. Some strong language. 1999. Darkness Peering RC 49439 by Alice Blanchard read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Flowering Dogwood, Maine, police chief commits suicide when he suspects his son Billy's involvement in the murder of a mentally retarded girl. Years later Billy's sister, now a detective, reopens the unsolved case. Another murder occurs, and this one could also be tied to Billy. Some strong language and some violence. 1999. Day of Reckoning RC 49745 by Jack Higgins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Investigative reporter Katherine Johnson is murdered by Mafia kingpin Jack Fox. But Katherine's ex-husband and covert White House operative, Blake Johnson, and his buddy, Sean Dillon, plan revenge. Soon Fox finds his international business deals sabotaged and his own life imperiled. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000. Deck the Halls RC 50860 by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette Amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan assists Los Angeles private investigator Regan Reilly, who is in New York visiting her parents for Christmas when her father is kidnapped. This joint effort by mother and daughter authors brings together characters from earlier works by each writer. Bestseller 2000. Demolition Angel RC 50262 by Robert Crais read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Carol Starkey left the LAPD bomb squad for a detective position following an explosion that killed her colleague and lover, and left her briefly dead. Now she reluctantly pairs up with federal agent Jack Pell to catch a serial bomber called Mr. Red. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. The Devil's Teardrop: A Novel of the Last Night of the Century RC 48774 by Jeffery Deaver read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Washington, D.C.; New Year's Eve, 1999. Retired FBI agent Parker Kincaid reluctantly assists with tracking a serial killer who has threatened a midnight massacre. A major problem occurs when the murderer's accomplice is killed in an accident before collecting the ransom. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1999. Digital Fortress RC 49630 by Dan Brown read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes TRANSLATR, the National Security Agency's top-secret computer, intercepts and decodes terrorist e-mail traffic. When a renegade develops an ingenious algorithm that defeats the critical intelligence system, NSA agents race to undo the dangerous code before it can upset the geopolitical balance of power. 1998. Double Dead RC 49494 by Gary Hardwick read by Peter Jay Fernandez 3 cassettes The mayor of Detroit is murdered, and his mistress, Ramona Blake, is framed. With the help of conservative assistant prosecutor Jesse King, Ramona tries to find the real killers. She and Jesse appeal to their old friends in the 'hood, while evading crooked politicians. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Down to a Sunless Sea: A Tiller Galloway Thriller RC 49471 by David Poyer read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In this sequel to Louisiana Blue (RC 46796), Tiller Galloway goes to aid the widow of a navy SEAL buddy who died in a recent cave-diving accident. Tiller discovers evidence of foul play in the ocean depths and vows to right the wrong. Some strong language and some violence. 1996. Easy Prey RC 49948 by John Sandford read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Minneapolis police detective Lucas Davenport investigates the murder of supermodel Alie'e Maison, which has eclipsed the other murder that occurred at the same party. Suddenly, others in Alie'e's life begin dying--in quick succession. While Davenport sorts through his suspects, his love life develops complications. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. The Empty Chair RC 50088 by Jeffery Deaver read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Quadriplegic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme is in North Carolina for experimental surgery, when he and his colleague Amelia Sachs are recruited for a local case. An odd teen nicknamed Insect Boy has killed a youth and kidnapped two young women, and the cops can't find him. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000. Every Breath She Takes RC 49580 by Suzanne Forster read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Because Carlie Bishop is well known for helping people avoid stalkers, she becomes a prime suspect for L.A. homicide detective Rio Walker when he searches for the woman known as Femme Fatale, who is killing stalkers. But their mutual attraction complicates things. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The Face of Deception RC 49057 by Iris Johansen read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes When the man who murdered Eve Duncan's daughter was executed, Eve lost the chance to find her daughter's body. Now, as a forensic sculptor, she reconstructs faces to identify juvenile skulls. When a billionaire wants to hire her to work on a mysterious adult skull, she reluctantly agrees. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998. Fail-Safe RC 51094 by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes (Reissue) Cold War suspense classic. Through an unforeseen mechanical error, bombers armed with nuclear weapons have been dispatched to destroy Moscow and are now beyond recall. A White House translator becomes an unwilling witness to the crisis as the U.S. president and the Soviet premier enter frantic negotiations to avert global catastrophe. 1962. False Memory RC 49309 by Dean Koontz read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes Martie, who has been accompanying her newly agoraphobic friend to therapy sessions, is now experiencing horrific images of mutilating her beloved husband, Dusty. Meanwhile, Dusty is trying to help his suicidal half-brother, who falls into a puzzling trance whenever he hears a certain name. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1999. Final Seconds RC 48486 by John Lutz and David August read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Police bomb squad sergeant Will Harper, retired after losing part of his hand, visits his former partner who works security for a famous writer. When an explosion kills the friend and his employer, Harper teams up with ex-FBI profiler Harold Addleman to catch the person targeting celebrities, including an English princess. Strong language and violence. 1998. The First Victim RC 50199 by Ridley Pearson read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes A container spotted off Seattle's coast carries dead and ill Chinese women. As cop Lou Boldt works the homicide angle and INS agents work theirs, anchorwoman Stevie McNeal and her Chinese adopted sister, Melissa, begin their own investigation. When Melissa disappears, McNeal must turn to the police. Violence and some strong language. 1999. Furnace RC 48468 by Muriel Gray read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes As truck driver Josh Spiller arrives in the town of Furnace, Virginia, he is horrified to watch a middle-aged woman push a baby stroller deliberately into the path of his truck tires. And he can't make anyone believe him. Violence and strong language. 1997. Haunting Rachel RC 49355 by Kay Hooper read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes When Rachel was nineteen her fianc‚, Tom, was presumed killed while flying his plane to South America. Now, ten years later, after her parents have also died in a plane crash, Rachel is shocked to meet a mysterious man who is Tom's double. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Home at Last RC 49116 by Katherine Stone read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Someone is killing women who know world-famous NYPD hostage negotiator Lucas Hunter. When the killer picks rookie television anchor woman Galen Chandler to tell his story, Lucas and Galen are thrown together as they work to catch him. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Instruments of Night RC 49614 by Thomas H. Cook read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes When he is asked to probe a girl's unsolved murder after five decades, a mystery writer is wracked by the memory of his own sister's violent killing years ago. The investigation leads him on a twisted journey of self- discovery to an unspeakable, long-buried truth. Violence. 1998. The Interior RC 49804 by Lisa See read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes In this sequel to Flower Net (RC 45063) Chinese inspector Liu Hulan helps a childhood friend whose daughter died suspiciously. Coincidentally, Hulan's lover, American attorney David Stark, has taken a job in China and is involved with the factory where the daughter worked. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. The Kill Box RC 50630 by Chris Stewart read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes On a return flight from the Middle East, Air Force One crashes, killing all aboard including the vice president. When investigators find lethal biological agents in the wreckage, Captain Charlie McKay leads a retaliatory air strike force to Iraq in an attempt to avert another terrorist disaster. Violence. 1998. The Killing Game RC 49153 by Iris Johansen read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has helped identify many bodies, but has yet to discover that of her daughter, Bonnie, murdered years ago. Then skeletons are uncovered in Georgia, including one of a little girl. The killer stalks Eve as she sculpts the face. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1999. 1999. Killing Ground RC 48701 by Gerald Seymour read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Charlotte Parsons is bored teaching school in her dreary English hometown. When the Ruggerio family in Italy offers to rehire her as their nanny, she is tempted. American DEA officer Axel Moen then shows up and manipulates her into agreeing to spy on her employers, Mafia drug dealers. Strong language and violence. 1997. King Suckerman RC 48674 by George P. Pelecanos read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Washington, D.C., 1976. Marcus Clay owns a record store but helps his Vietnam War buddy, Dimitri Karras, deal drugs on the side. When a buy from a psychopath, Wilton Cooper, goes bad, the two flee with stolen money and Cooper's girlfriend. A showdown occurs during the city's bicentennial celebration. Strong language and violence. 1997. L.A. Requiem RC 48859 by Robert Crais read by Len Mailloux 3 cassettes Private detective Elvis Cole learns more about his mysterious partner, ex-cop Joe Pike, when they are asked to search for a woman Pike once dated. Her death and a series of others intensify some L.A. cops' distrust of Pike--whom they hold responsible for a death long ago. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1999. The Last Precinct RC 50875 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes In this sequel to Black Notice (RC 48767), Dr. Kay Scarpetta has escaped death from the serial killer "werewolf" and continues investigating crimes committed by his French syndicate. But then the doctor herself faces a murder accusation. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Lion's Game RC 49310 by Nelson DeMille read by Fred Major 5 cassettes John Corey, last seen in Plum Island (RC 44551), and his FBI mentor Kate Mayfield are at the New York airport to meet a Libyan terrorist nicknamed "the lion." But the aircraft lands with all of the passengers dead and the lion missing. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. A Maiden's Grave RC 49072 by Jeffery Deaver read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Three escaped prisoners hijack a schoolbus and take the deaf children and their teachers to a Kansas slaughterhouse. The quickly assembled FBI negotiating team is led by Arthur Potter, who develops an admiration for one of the hostages, deaf teacher Melanie Charrol. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Man of the Hour RC 49420 by Peter Blauner read by Fred Major 3 cassettes High school teacher David Fitzgerald rescues a pregnant teenager from a burning school bus and becomes an instant media hero. But when he is later suspected of planting the bomb, he becomes a pariah. As David searches for the real criminal, he discovers Muslim revolutionaries among his students. Some strong language and some violence. 1999. Manner of Death RC 48605 by Stephen White read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes After attending the funeral of a former colleague, psychologist Alan Gregory and his wife, Boulder deputy district attorney Lauren Crowder, are told by a couple of ex-FBI agents that Alan's life is in danger. Most of the people who once worked with Alan and the deceased have also died. Some strong language. 1999. Middle of Nowhere RC 50268 by Ridley Pearson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Seattle police lieutenant Lou Boldt and psychologist Daphne Matthews are investigating assaults on fellow officers and a string of robberies just as the department is stricken with the "blue flu"--an unofficial strike. They soon realize that these events are related and their lives are in danger. Violence and strong language. 2000. Mind/Reader RC 50155 by Brian Freemantle read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Recently appointed to Europol, forensic and criminal psychologist Claudine Carter is assigned to a case involving body parts found throughout Europe. Meanwhile she learns her late husband (a recent suicide) is suspected of insider trading, her mother is dying, and her superior at work is hiding something. Strong language and some violence. 1998. Monster: An Alex Delaware Novel RC 49306 by Jonathan Kellerman read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Psychologist Alex Delaware teams up with L.A. homicide detective Milo Sturgis to solve two related murders. One victim, a psychologist, had worked with criminally insane prisoners. An inmate appears to know about the crimes, but he's in for life, for butchering a family. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Motherless Brooklyn RC 49231 by Jonathan Lethem read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Lionel Essrog, a small-time Brooklyn thug with Tourette's syndrome, seeks revenge for the murder of his boss, Frank Minna. Years ago Minna took the orphaned Essrog under his wing. Essrog now investigates a Zen temple and two aging Mafia chieftains as possible links to Minna's death. Violence and strong language. 1999. Mr. Perfect RC 50936 by Linda Howard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Jaine and three coworkers jokingly create a list of requirements for the ideal man. When the list goes public, someone secretly vows to kill the listmakers. Meanwhile, Jaine goes from hating her new neighbor to thinking he's "Mr. Perfect." Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Omerta RC 50512 by Mario Puzo read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes When retired Mafia don Raymonde Aprile is assassinated on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral, his prot‚g‚ Astorre Viola draws on his Sicilian heritage and the don's training to avenge the murder. Astorre transforms from charming macaroni importer to shrewd decision maker. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Palindrome RC 49125 by Stuart Woods read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes After a brutal battering from her steroid-crazed pro football husband, Liz Barwick escapes to make a book of photographs of Georgia's Cumberland Island. She falls for one of the island's owners, who has mysteriously refused to speak with his identical twin for decades. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991. The Patient RC 49743 by Michael Palmer read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes CIA operative Alex Bishop has spent five years tracking international terrorist Claude Malloche. Now Malloche has surfaced in the United States, looking for a neurosurgeon skilled in robotics to remove his brain tumor. After killing one reluctant physician, Malloche zeroes in on Dr. Jessie Copeland. Violence and some strong language. 2000. The Pied Piper RC 49470 by Ridley Pearson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Seattle detective Lou Boldt and psychologist Daphne Matthews of Beyond Recognition (RC 47587) team up to track down a serial infant kidnapper. But someone on the task force is leaking information, and Boldt's own daughter is added to the list of victims. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Pigtown RC 51014 by William J. Caunitz read by Fred Major 2 cassettes When the corpse of Brooklyn mobster Beansy Rutolo turns up, detective Matthew Stuart takes the case for personal reasons. Beansy was known to have sources in the department, and Stuart encounters mortal danger as he uncovers a web of official corruption. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Presidential Deal RC 49419 by Les Standiford read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Florida contractor John Deal is about to receive a medal from the first lady for rescuing drowning Cuban refugees, when terrorists invade the ceremony. The two are taken to a Caribbean island stronghold, where a hurricane strikes. As they struggle to escape, Deal's friends continue to investigate. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Quiet Game RC 49340 by Greg Iles read by Don Feldheim 4 cassettes Widowed Houston prosecutor turned author Penn Cage returns to his Natchez, Mississippi, hometown. After stirring up trouble by commenting about an unsolved 1968 bombing of a black man, he discovers a personal reason to solve the old case. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Riptide RC 50769 by Catherine Coulter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York governor's speechwriter Becca Matlock is being stalked, but the police won't believe her. She escapes to Albany and then Maine, but each time the phone calls resume. Finally, Becca receives anonymous help to end the terror. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. Rough Draft RC 49827 by James W. Hall read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Ex-Miami policewoman turned mystery writer Hannah Keller discovers coded clues to her parents' murder inside one of her books. She soon uncovers the truth--that she's a decoy in an FBI hunt for a serial killer--and her fragile son's life is in danger. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Second Silence RC 50718 by Eileen Goudge read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Teenage new mother Mary learns her friend Corrine has killed herself. Thirty years later, Mary's grown daughter, Noelle, is in a vicious custody battle with devious, influential, ex-husband Robert--Corinne's high-school boyfriend--over their five-year-old daughter. Noelle's family looks to the past for ammunition in the case. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. The Seville Communion RC 48159 by Arturo P‚rez-Reverte read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes After two mysterious deaths in Seville, a hacker penetrates the Vatican's electronic security, leaving a message on the pope's personal computer about a soon-to-be-demolished church in Seville that "kills to defend itself." Father Lorenzo Quart is dispatched to Spain to investigate and finds himself becoming personally involved. 1998. Sick Puppy RC 49307 by Carl Hiaasen read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Young, deranged millionaire Twilly Spree rails against the overdevelopment and pollution of his beloved state of Florida. He takes matters into his own hands when lobbyist Palmer Stoat conspires with the corrupt governor to turn a pristine island into urban sprawl. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. A Sight for Sore Eyes RC 49492 by Ruth Rendell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Francine as a young girl witnessed her mother's murder, and her stepmother has been overprotective ever since. Harriet seduces young handymen when her husband is out of town. Both meet Teddy--an unsocialized loner who murders anyone who gets in his way. Some violence. 1998. The Sky Is Falling RC 50877 by Sidney Sheldon read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Anchorwoman Dana Evans becomes suspicious when five members of a prominent family die violently within a year. Her investigation begins with patriarch Taylor Winthrop, ex- ambassador to Russia. Privately, Evans experiences problems with the Serbian orphan she has adopted and with her wandering fianc‚. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Solar Eclipse RC 50060 by John Farris read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Traveling to visit her father in the Four Corners area of Utah, Shay Waco and her daughter are pushed over an embankment by a truck. After using her stuntwoman skills to escape, Shay stumbles upon a houseful of dead Latinos. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Standoff RC 49944 by Sandra Brown read by Samarra Mbenga 2 cassettes Texas multimillionaire Russell Dendy's pregnant daughter, Sabra, runs off with her high-school boyfriend after Dendy threatens them. As they attempt to rob a convenience store, the fleeing couple takes hostages, including a television reporter. Then Sabra goes into active labor. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Sweepers RC 49145 by P.T. Deutermann read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Newly promoted Admiral Sherman is questioned by police about his girlfriend's suspicious death. The Navy's judge advocate general (JAG) puts Commander Karen Lawrence on the case, and she learns Sherman may have been set up by a SEAL he left to die in Vietnam. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Switch RC 50852 by Sandra Brown read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes The day she is artificially inseminated, Gillian Lloyd switches places with her identical twin, Melina, acts as escort for Native American astronaut Christopher Hart, and is murdered. As they investigate the evangelist behind the killing, Melina and Hart become targets too. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000. Those Bones Are Not My Child RC 50748 by Toni Cade Bambara read by Jill Fox 6 cassettes Based on the true story of the abduction and murder of more than forty children, mostly black males under fifteen, in Atlanta in the 1980s. Centered on the fictitious Spencer family's agonizing search for their missing child, the novel reaches into every corner of Atlanta society. Published four years after Bambara's death. 1999. The Tin Man RC 48960 by Dale Brown read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Retired colonel Patrick McLanahan works as a civilian director for a high-tech company producing cutting-edge equipment for the military. He puts some of that technology to work when his brother, a rookie cop, is badly wounded in a police shoot-out with international terrorists. Strong language. 1998. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas RC 49476 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2010. When top secret intelligence appears on the Internet, FBI Net Force chief Alex Michaels is summoned before a hostile Senate committee. Then Michaels and his Net Force sleuths pursue a trail of evidence that leads back home. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force (RC 47916). Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves RC 50399 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes April 2011. A train is derailed in Pakistan, a Union Jack appears on computer screens universally, and computer experts--including a Net Force agent--are suffering strokes. A British scientist and a Russian operative may be the culprits. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas (RC 49476). Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves RC 50399 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes April 2011. A train is derailed in Pakistan, a Union Jack appears on computer screens universally, and computer experts--including a Net Force agent--are suffering strokes. A British scientist and a Russian operative may be the culprits. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas (RC 49476). For senior high and older readers. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Shadow of Honor RC 50386 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2025. Net Force Explorer Andy Moore, whose father was killed years ago in the South African War, believes his dad was a hero. When a rival classmate reveals a scandalous secret about Andy's father, bad things begin happening in their school. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Divide and Conquer RC 50767 by Jeff Rovin read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Op-Center director Paul Hood is newly separated from his wife, but he has no time to worry about the effect on his children. Traitors within the State Department are attempting to convince the president that he is mentally unstable, and a takeover is almost within their grasp. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Shadow Watch RC 49541 by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes April 2001. Just seconds before its launch toward the multinational space station Orion, a repair shuttle explodes on the pad. Roger Gordian, whose company built the orbiter, begins an investigation that uncovers conspiracy by an international terrorist group. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Transfer of Power RC 50675 by Vince Flynn read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes The CIA learns that foreign terrorists intend to assault the White House imminently. The Secret Service has only seconds to usher the president into his bunker, leaving others to be taken hostage. As officials dither, a CIA counterterrorism operative mounts a rescue. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Trap Line RC 49616 by Carl Hiaasen and Bill Montalbano read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Ex-con fisherman Breeze Albury, a native Key West Conch, refuses to join in the smuggling that is a way of life for most local sea captains. When a drug cartel threatens his family, Albury hatches a plot to ensnare his enemies. Strong language and violence. 1982. Unwanted Company RC 49969 by Barbara Seranella read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Former addict Miranda "Munch" Mancini is a mechanic and limousine owner who unofficially adopted an orphaned baby girl six years ago. Now Munch is reluctantly thrown into a police investigation when a serial killer uses her limo. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1999. Void Moon RC 49262 by Michael Connelly read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Ten months out of prison for a crime caper that killed her lover, Cassie Black needs money fast to follow her secret dream. She hits another mark at the same Las Vegas hotel, but the theft goes badly. Now a cruel private investigator uses Cassie's dream as blackmail. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000. Wilderness RC 51060 by Robert B. Parker read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes While out jogging, suspense writer Aaron Newman witnesses a murder and notifies the police. When the suspect, psychopath Adolph Karl, threatens Newman's family, Aaron, his wife, and army buddy decide that their only chance is to eliminate Karl and his gang. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1979. With Friends like These RC 48761 by Nicholas Coleridge read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Kit Preston, a London magazine executive, is separated from his wife. He has romantic interests in Anna Grant, a journalist on his staff with an outstanding reputation as an interviewer. One of Anna's breaking stories is suddenly creating problems. Soon Anna is dead, and Kit is accused of murder. Strong language. 1997. The Year of Living Dangerously RC 48069 by Christopher J. Koch read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes A Western journalist and his Chinese-Australian cameraman are caught up in Indonesia's social and political turmoil in 1965. When one of the men becomes disenchanted with the Sukarno regime and commits a desperate act against the state, both reporters are targeted. Some strong language. 1978. War Stories Adem's Cross RC 49747 by Alice Mead read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Kosovo, 1993. Fourteen-year-old Adem tries to understand the violent feud that has developed between his Muslim countrymen and their Serb neighbors. But after his sister is killed, his father is imprisoned, and Adem is tortured, he looks for an escape from the country. Some violence. For senior high readers. 1996. August 1914: The Red Wheel, Knot l RC 47866 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn read by Steven Carpenter 8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Epic of the roots of the Russian Revolution. The historical turning point ("knot") depicted in this volume is the 1911 assassination of the tsarist prime minister. Describes events surrounding Russia's entry into World War I and the defeat in the Battle of Tannenberg. Expanded version of the novel by the 1970 Nobel Prize winner. 1989. Battle Born RC 50484 by Dale Brown read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes When a joint U.S.-Japan-South Korea military exercise goes awry, war erupts between the two Koreas and South Korea emerges victorious with a formidable arsenal of high-tech weapons. Hostilities escalate, and veteran Patrick McLanahan is ordered to intervene with a task force of American bombers. Sequel to Fatal Terrain (RC 45110). 1999. Charlotte Gray RC 50047 by Sebastian Faulks read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes 1942. Scotswoman Charlotte Gray travels to London to assist in the war effort. There she falls in love with Peter Gregory, a pilot, before being sent to France to join the underground, where she experiences deprivation and tragedy. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. A Code for Tomorrow RC 48790 by John J. Gobbell read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes 1942. Having escaped from Corregidor, Lieutenant Todd Ingram boards a destroyer en route to the Solomon Islands, where he aims to rescue his lover, an army nurse. But Soviet espionage threatens to spoil his plan. Some strong language and some violence. Sequel to The Last Lieutenant (RC 48789). 1999. A Farewell to Arms RC 49506 by Ernest Hemingway read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Romance between American lieutenant Frederic Henry in the ambulance service in Italy during World War I and the English nurse Catherine Barkley, who tends him when he is wounded. When Catherine becomes pregnant, she refuses to marry Frederic. 1929. The Fighting Agents: Men at War, Volume 4 RC 50846 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Philippines; December, 1942. Renegade general ignores the U.S. Army's surrender and begins rounding up like-minded soldiers. Stateside, OSS agents discover his plan and devise ways to support it. Meanwhile, in Budapest and Cairo, other OSS missions are taking place. Strong language. Bestseller 1987. Flanders RC 50044 by Patricia Anthony read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes In 1916 Texan Travis Lee Stanhope finds his place as a British army sniper in Flanders. In time, he succumbs to the terror and carnage of trench warfare and finds a sense of peace in a land of the dead. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1998. For Whom the Bell Tolls RC 49108 by Ernest Hemingway read by Lindsay Ellison 4 cassettes (Reissue) American Robert Jordan has joined the Republicans fighting against the Fascists during the Spanish civil war. He is on a mission to destroy a strategically located bridge with the help of a band of guerillas. At their camp he falls in love with Maria, a young torture victim. Some violence. 1940. Hart's War RC 50677 by John Katzenbach read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes Stalag Luft Thirteen, 1944. Former Harvard law student Tommy Hart is ordered to represent fellow prisoner of war Lincoln Scott, a Tuskegee airman who is accused of murdering a bigoted American captain. Hart soon realizes that he and his client are victims of a frame-up. Strong language and some violence. 1999. The Last Lieutenant RC 48789 by John J. Gobbell read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes Corregidor, 1942. Lieutenant Todd Ingram and his crew flee the island as the Japanese are approaching. Ingram races across treacherous Philippine waters to prevent a Nazi spy from alerting the Japanese to an Allied trap. Prequel to A Code for Tomorrow (RC 48790). Some strong language and some violence. 1995. November 1916: The Red Wheel, Knot II RC 47867 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn read by Steven Carpenter 9 cassettes in 2 containers Using historical and fictional characters, this second volume of the Russian epic depicts the oppressive atmosphere pervading the country in the months before the revolution. Flashbacks illuminate key events between August 1914 and November 1916, depicting the rise of dissent and providing background information on the militant Kadets who spurred the unrest. 1999. Reich Angel RC 47034 by Anita Mason read by MaryBeth Wise 3 cassettes Growing up in Germany between the world wars, Frederika Kurtz is a tomboy whose burning ambition is to fly. Through determination and hard work, she succeeds in becoming a skilled aviator and test pilot. The German government begins to use her fame as propaganda. But by the end of the war, Freddy cannot deny the horror around her. 1994. Secret Honor RC 49601 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes The continuing adventures of OSS agent Clete Frade center on the Argentine-German connection during World War II. Frade has problems with his bosses for holding back information about the son of a German general, plotting to assassinate Hitler. Sequel to Blood and Honor (RC 43940). Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Soldier's Heart: A Novel of the Civil War RC 48672 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette When the war starts, fifteen-year-old Charley Goddard is eager to join up with the Minnesota Volunteers. The physical and mental agonies of combat change his attitude. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Triage RC 49887 by Scott Anderson read by Chris Parente 2 cassettes War correspondent Mark Walsh, wounded and traumatized in Kurdistan, returns home to New York. As his condition worsens, the grandfather of Mark's girlfriend assists his recovery with a "purifying" technique found useful in treating Franco's fascists during the Spanish Civil War. Rehabilitation leads to family reconciliation. Violence and some strong language. 1998. Unforgotten RC 50576 by D.J. Meador read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes When sixty-three-year-old attorney and decorated Korean War veteran John Winston is nominated for a federal judgeship, he does not expect an incident from his combat days to surface. But Winston harbors a dark secret that someone exposes to jeopardize his reputation as well as his career. Some violence. 1999. Westerns Arrow in the Sun RC 48785 by T.V. Olsen read by Don Emmick 2 cassettes Army private Honus Gant survives an Indian attack on his troop. The only other person left alive is ornery Cresta Lee, a former captive of the Cheyenne. Relying on Cresta's survival skills, they trek back toward the fort. The movie Soldier Blue is based on this work. Some violence and some strong language. 1969. Bandit Invincible: Butch Cassidy; a Western Story RC 50737 by Suzanne Lyon read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In this fictional version of the outlaw's career and personal life, Lyon provides personality and character traits for the man behind the legend. The story elaborates on known facts: his adventures as leader of the Wild Bunch, his friendships with men and women, and Cassidy's probable identities after returning from Bolivia. Some strong language. 1999. Best of the West III: More Stories That Inspired Classic Western Films RC 48644 edited by Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg read by Michael Skinner 2 cassettes Nine western stories later made into movies. Includes "Massacre" by James Warner Bellah, starring Henry Fonda and John Wayne as cavalrymen at Little Big Horn. In Dorothy M. Johnson's "The Hanging Tree," Gary Cooper is Doctor Joe Frail, who falls in love with Elizabeth, played by Maria Schell. Violence. 1986. The Black Rider and Other Stories RC 49139 by Max Brand read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Four western tales that depict "the experience of personal renewal, an affirmation of hope through courage, the potential that exists in each human being for redemption." In "Partners" a pair of enemies must come to terms if they want to survive a winter storm in the mountain desert. 1996. The Buckskin Line RC 50220 by Elmer Kelton read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes On the Texas frontier in 1840, the Comanche warrior Buffalo Caller claims a red-haired boy during a raid that kills many settlers. The orphaned boy, Rusty Shannon, is eventually rescued, grows up to become a Ranger, and--years later--has another encounter with Buffalo Caller. 1999. Cache Ca¤on: A Western Story RC 49349 by Lauran Paine read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Life in Constable Charley Bent's quiet town suddenly changes because of events in a nearby ca¤on. Stories of hidden gold and stealthy Indians take on new meaning when three mysterious strangers arrive with surveying equipment. Then crimes begin to occur and Charley investigates. 1998. The Camp Robber and Other Stories RC 49196 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Collection of six western short stories. In the title story, a new ranch hand, Wingfield, is accused when the payroll is missing. Wingfield follows tracks to a remote cabin to find not only the stolen money but also a missing piece of his life. 1979. Chumley's Gold: A Western Duo RC 50317 by Wayne D. Overholser read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Two western novellas. In High Valley, Grant Talbot tries to save the Wagon Wheel Ranch for the murdered owner's widow. In Chumley's Gold, Dan Larsen discovers that his late father was a bank robber and that a fortune might still be buried on his old homestead. Some violence. 1999. Comanche Dawn RC 49218 by Mike Blakely read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes In the 1680s territory that would become Wyoming, a Shoshone boy is born at the same time the first horse appears in the camp. As the child grows to manhood and becomes the warrior known as Horseback, his people acquire horses and evolve into the Comanche Nation. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. Coyote Summer RC 48092 by W. Michael Gear read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes 1825. In this sequel to The Morning River (RC 48091), Richard Hamilton and the rest of the crew continue their journey upriver from St. Louis to establish a trading post. Hamilton decides to marry the Shoshone woman, Heals like a Willow, even as they debate the different philosophies of their people. Some violence. 1997. Dark Passage: A Barnaby Skye Novel RC 49577 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Mountaineer trapper Barnaby Skye and his Crow wife, Victoria (Many Quill Woman), have problems in their four-year-old marriage. When they move back with her people, Skye is put at a disadvantage as she begins to compare him with Crow warriors, especially the intrepid Antelope. Some violence. 1998. Deadville RC 49863 by Robert F. Jones read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes In 1833, brothers Dillon and Owen Griffith head west with a Shawnee scout to hunt beaver. Attacked by one group of Indians and rescued by another led by part African American war chief James Pierson Beckwourth, Dill and Owen find their troubles only beginning. Violence and some strong language. 1998. Desperate Journey RC 50355 by Cliff Farrell read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Thirteen western stories by a career newspaperman, first published in magazines during the 1940s and 1950s. Locales range from the Ohio frontier of the early 1800s to the Wyoming range, and characters include teenagers, sheltered brides, gamblers, cowboys, and con artists. Some violence. 1999. Doc Holliday's Gone: A Western Duo RC 50457 by Jane Candia Coleman read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes The first of these two fictionalized accounts describes Mary Katherine Horony, Doc Holliday's companion. The second introduces young Viola Howell, who pleads with New Mexico's governor to dismiss the cattle rustling charges against her father and John Slaughter, the man she loves. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Dust Devils RC 49479 by Robert Laxalt read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Ira Hamilton wins an Arabian colt at the rodeo with the help of his Paiute friend, Cricket. When rustlers steal the horse, Ira tracks them across the desert, almost dying from thirst, flash floods, and a bullet. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Flint's Honor RC 50400 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Silver City, Colorado; 1878. Crusading journalist Sam Flint sets up a newspaper office in a bawdy house in the overcrowded town. Flint soon clashes with the local powers, including the corrupt and domineering mine owner, Achilles Balthazar. Sequel to Flint's Truth (RC 47865). 1999. The Fugitive Trail RC 49230 by Zane Grey read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes Falsely accused of robbing a bank, Bruce Lockheart takes to the trail with his lover, pursued by a relentless Texas Ranger. Even as Lockheart keeps his faith in justice being done, he must foreswear his oath never to kill a lawman. Some strong language. 1957. The Gauntlet: A Western Trio RC 49641 by Max Brand read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Three short westerns originally written for magazines, including The Blackness of MacTee, The King of Rats: A Reata Story, and The Gauntlet. All involve frontiersmen and the women they love. Some violence. 1998. The Ghost with Blue Eyes RC 50226 by Robert J. Randisi read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Kansas, 1883. Lancaster, a gunfighter, is confronted by a man who mistakenly believes himself to be Lancaster's target. In the showdown, a girl is accidentally killed. The guilt-ridden Lancaster gives up on life and loses himself in the bottle, until another child in distress presents him with an opportunity for personal redemption. 1999. The Good Old Boys RC 48505 by Elmer Kelton read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes (Reissue) Will easy-riding, old-time cowboy Hewey Calloway finally settle down? He realizes that a new era is coming to Texas in the early 1900s, but at the age of thirty-eight, he doesn't want to change with the times. Prequel to The Smiling Country (RC 48506). 1978. Great Stories of the American West RC 49609 edited by Martin H. Greenberg read by John Polk 3 cassettes Nineteen short western stories from well-known authors like Louis L'Amour, John Jakes, Elmore Leonard, and John D. MacDonald. In Lost Sister a white woman is returned to her family after living with Indians for forty years. In Markers two cowpokes ponder the different epitaphs they have read. Some violence. 1994. Great Stories of the American West II RC 50196 edited by Martin H. Greenberg read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes A selection of eighteen short stories. Includes "The Idyl of Red Gulch" by Bret Harte, "The Lonesome Road" by O. Henry, and tales by Jack London, Mark Twain, John Jakes, Louis L'Amour, Evan Hunter, Bill Pronzini, Marcia Muller, Erle Stanley Gardner, and Ed Gorman. 1996. Gun Gentlemen RC 48686 by Max Brand read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Infamous gunfighter Lucky Bill is wrongly accused of a crime. He knows that bounty hunters will be after him, but Bill refuses to run. He only wants to clear his name. With the love of a good woman and a fair trial, he feels that he could succeed. Some violence. 1922. The Guns of Billy Free RC 49617 by Doug Bowman read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Framed for the killing of a Mississippi deputy sheriff, Billy Free guns down the real murderer and flees the law. Billy keeps one step ahead of the posse as he encounters gun play and romance on the trail to Texas for a final showdown. Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1998. Heart of the Sunset RC 50152 by Rex Beach read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes After rescuing her in the desert near the Rio Grande, young ranger Dave Law falls in love with a wealthy rancher's wife, Alaire Austin. But her husband is suspected of dealing with Mexican rebels, and Law's job is to keep the peace. Some violence. 1915. In the Arms of the Sky RC 48843 by Earl Murray read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Isabella Bird--middle-aged, British, and unmarried--explores America on her own in 1873. In Colorado she climbs Longs Peak and meets the love of her life, "Rocky Mountain Jim" Nugent. A fictional account based on her travel letters, which were published as A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains (RC 48842). 1998. Into the Far Mountains: A Western Story RC 50628 by Fred Grove read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Confederate captain Jesse Wilder is captured by Union forces and becomes an Indian-fighter to avoid prison. Years later as a mercenary he agrees to help a mother recover her son who was abducted by Apaches. The perilous rescue mission tests Wilder's cunning and courage to the limit. 1999. King Charlie RC 49132 by Max Brand read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Although the West is being tamed, an infamous cowboy tramp, "King Charlie" Smith, takes fourteen-year-old orphan Billy English on the road with him as an apprentice. The two even adopt another orphan, Louise "Lady" Young, whom they eventually send back east to school. Some violence. 1922. The Kiowa Verdict: A Western Story RC 48848 by Cynthia Haseloff read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes A fictional account of the 1871 arrest and trials of Kiowa chiefs Satanta and Adoltay that proved a downturn in the treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. Sequel to Satanta's Woman (RC 48847). Some strong language. Spur Award. 1997. The Lightning Warrior RC 49710 by Max Brand read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes An imposing stranger called Cobalt arrives in town and aims to marry Sylvia Baird, the reluctant object of his affection. Finally, Sylvia offers him her hand in exchange for the pelt of the legendary great white wolf, and Cobalt sets out on the deadly quest. Some violence. 1932. Masterson RC 50331 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Just before Prohibition in 1920, "Bat" Masterson's wife, Emma, persuades him to take her to Dodge City to fathom his legend. On the pilgrimage to his past, Masterson seeks to establish his actual deeds, as distinct from the myths propagated by newspapers. Some strong language. 1999. Men beyond the Law: A Western Trio RC 49047 by Max Brand read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes A collection of three western stories originally published in the 1920s. "The Werewolf" has a spiritual element; "The Finding of Jeremy" deals with a young New Yorker seeking his fortune in the West; and "The Trail Up Old Arrowhead: A Bull Hunter Story" tells about a gentle giant of a man. 1997. The Pecos Kid: A Western Duo RC 50786 by Dan Cushman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Two western short stories featuring ex-Confederate officer William Calhoun Warren, a.k.a. "The Pecos Kid," and his sidekicks Hernandez Flanagan and Big Jim Swing. In "Riders of the Gunsmoke Rim" a developer tries to force out small ranchers. In "The Deadwood Drive" a cattle run turns deadly. Some violence. 1999. Pride of Tyson RC 50112 by Max Brand read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes Hoping to draw New York socialite Margaret Tyson into his life, dam builder Ed Garth convinces her beloved brother Henry that working for him out west for a while will make him a man and improve his boxing. Henry thrives until he learns Ed's real motive. Some violence and some strong language. 1920. The Quest of Lee Garrison RC 50038 by Max Brand read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Lee Garrison, a solitary fence rider in the southwest, is entranced with stories he has read of daring medieval adventures. Then a dying Indian stumbles into his camp, telling of a magnificent wild mustang called Moonshine. Garrison pursues the elusive horse across the plains on a quest of self-discovery. 1923. Red Devil of the Range RC 50141 by Max Brand read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes (Reissue) Because he has to have the big-chested stallion at any cost, Ever Winton--the only man who can ride the wild mustang Red Pacer--makes a bargain with a notorious gunman. Some violence and some strong language. 1934. The Red River RC 48983 by Frederic Bean read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Elias McBee and Seth Booker leave the flatboats of the Mississippi to try their luck trapping along the Red River. They find plenty of wildlife but also warring Indian tribes. In time, despite the many hardships and fighting, they decide to stay and live with their native wives. Violence. 1996. The Return of Little Big Man RC 48544 by Thomas Berger read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes In this sequel to Little Big Man (RC 32463), Jack Crabb continues his supposed reminiscences of encounters with famous characters in the Old West including Wild Bill Hickok, Bat Masterson, Doc Holliday, Sitting Bull, and Annie Oakley. His escapades take him from Deadwood, Dakota, to Europe and back. Some strong language. 1999. Ride South to Purgatory: A Western Story RC 50623 by James C. Work read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Pasque Pendragon works on his uncle's ranch while planning to avenge his brothers' murders at the hands of rustlers. But after agreeing to duel a stranger, Pasque spends a year on another quest. Along the way he has a change of heart and finds love. Some violence. 1999. Riders of the Purple Sage RC 49208 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Utah, 1871. When Jane Withersteen incurs the wrath of her fellow Mormons for befriending Gentiles, gunman Lassiter comes to her aid and makes a startling personal discovery. Violence. 1912. Ronicky Doone's Treasure RC 50122 by Max Brand read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes "Horse-breaker, mischief-maker, adventurer by instinct," Ronicky Doone loves a good fight, especially for an underdog. As a reward for helping Hugh Dawn and his daughter escape the savage revenge of gang leader Jack Moon, Doone is invited to share in the search for the gold Dawn is hunting. Some violence. 1922. The Sacking of El Dorado RC 50132 by Max Brand read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Collection of seven lively stories. Includes "Bad Eye: His Life and Letters," in which a Nevada bartender is forced to kill an obnoxious tenderfoot called Bad Eye. When a woman from the East comes looking for the dead man, the saloon owner and the bartender close ranks. Some violence and some strong language. 1920. Satanta's Woman: A Western Story RC 48847 by Cynthia Haseloff read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes In the fall of 1864, a band of Kiowa braves attack Adrianne Chastain's Texas home, killing, looting, and taking her captive along with her granddaughter Lottie. Their chief, Satanta, claims Adrianne, but she makes him win her love. Prequel to The Kiowa Verdict (RC 48848). Some strong language. 1998. Scream of Eagles: Eagle Series, Book 4 RC 49665 by William W. Johnstone read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes When his beloved wife of forty-five years is killed in an outlaw raid, Jamie MacCallister vows vengeance. He tracks the murderous gang west from the Atlantic coast, winding up at Little Big Horn, where he joins General Custer's battle with the Sioux. Sequel to Talons of Eagles (RC 44013). Violence and strong language. 1996. The Sea of Grass RC 49473 by Conrad Richter read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Lutie Brewton leaves her husband and children on the Cross B ranch to return to the city. Twenty years later she finds a reason to come back when her youngest son, Brock, is shot as a desperado. 1936. Shifting Stars: A Novel of the West RC 49592 by Page Lambert read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1840s. Skye Macdonald is seven when her Lakota mother is killed. Her father, Scotsman Gregory Macdonald, eventually returns her to her maternal grandparents so that she may learn of her heritage--including a prophecy that she is destined to become a great warrior. Meanwhile, more white settlers are encroaching on Indian lands. Some violence. 1997. The Smiling Country RC 48506 by Elmer Kelton read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes Texas, 1910. In this sequel to The Good Old Boys (RC 48505), Hewey Calloway settles down and, with his nephew Tommy, runs the Circle W ranch. Hewey is seriously injured trying to prove he can still break a horse. The mishap has one benefit, though; he gets reacquainted with an old girlfriend. 1998. The Smoky Hill RC 50103 by Don Coldsmith read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Three Booth family generations revolved around the development of Kansas's Smoky Hill River: Gabe Booth, a scout, helped map the territory with John Fremont; Gabe's nephews Lem and Sam prospected the area for gold; Sam's son Jess, a Union corporal, faced Indians distraught over the destruction of their land. Some strong language. 1989. Standoff at Sunrise Creek: A Stuart Brannon Western RC 48981 by Stephen Bly read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes When Stuart Brannon finally returns to his ranch, the Triple B, he finds it occupied by Earl Howland, representing the Casa Verde Land Corporation. But it's Earl's buddies Stuart has to fight to reclaim his home. Fortunately he receives some reinforcements of his own, including Harriet Reed. 1993. Stolen Gold: A Western Trio RC 49975 by Max Brand read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Three short novels of the American west, written in the 1920s. In "Sheriff Larrabee's Prisoner," saddle tramp Jack Montagne is framed for the murder of an old miser. Montagne is pursued and captured by Larrabee's posse, but the sheriff's daughter decides to find the real killer. Some violence. 1999. The Survival of Juan Oro RC 50377 by Max Brand read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Raised by Yaqui Indians, Juan Oro is taken prisoner in battle by Spaniard Don Fontana, who soon discovers that his captive is actually a white youth. Juan is then apprenticed to an outlaw, whom Fontana wants killed. Will Juan be the assassin? Violence. 1925. Tarnished Badge RC 48018 by Will Camp read by Dick Jenkins 2 cassettes Ty Stoddard is shot in the back by men stealing his cattle. He recuperates at the home of his brother-in-law, Sheriff Trent Jackson, and then forms a search-and-hanging party. But in the end, Ty finds he may have to look closer to home. Strong language and violence. 1990. Tiger Man RC 49229 by Max Brand read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Enrique Lavera has made sure his youngest son, Blas, knows how to handle a gun. And when Blas returns home after killing several evil men, Enrique knows it is time to explain the cruelty he endured at the hands of Don Teofilo. Blas soon sets out to avenge his father's suffering. 1929. Timbal Gulch Trail RC 49437 by Max Brand read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Les Burchard owns a gambling palace and most of West London, but he has his reasons to want Walter Devon's spread too. Intercepting a coded signal, Devon learns that he is a hired gun's target. Not one to be run off, Devon gambles that he'll keep his life and his land. 1929. The Time It Never Rained RC 49217 by Elmer Kelton read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes (Reissue) A cantankerous, independent-minded Texan, Charlie Flagg, fights to save his medium-sized ranch in Rio Seco during a drought. His problems are compounded by ineffectual federal aid programs and difficulties with Mexican ranch workers. Some strong language. 1973. To Find a Place: Western Stories RC 49977 by Robert Easton read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Twelve adventure stories of the American west. In "Quick and the Cat" a bounty hunter of mountain lions sets out to rid the territory of the dreaded cats. After killing a litter of kittens in their den, the hunter meets with misfortune and himself becomes the prey. Some strong language. 1999. Trapper's Moon: The Buckskinners, Book 2 RC 49599 by Jory Sherman read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Medicine Horn...(RC 47770), Lemuel Hawke and his fifteen-year-old son, Morgan, set out on horseback for the Rocky Mountain fur trapping grounds. Along the trail the buckskin-clad adventurers encounter romance, natural dangers, and human predators. Violence and some strong language. 1994. Uncle Bill: A Tale of Two Kids and a Cowboy RC 50214 by Will James read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette Ten-year-old Kip and his sister Scootie, eleven, spend the summer with their cowboy Uncle Bill at the Five Barb Ranch. The city kids, who have a lot to learn about horses and cattle, pester their uncle with questions all day long. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1932. The Untamed RC 50459 by Max Brand read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Saddle bum Whistling Dan lives off the land with his wolf Black Bart and stallion Satan, even though he was raised on a ranch alongside Kate Cumberland. As they share many adventures, Kate falls in love with Dan but wonders if he will ever settle down. Some violence. 1919. Until Day Breaks: A Saga of Texas, Book 1 RC 49995 by Will Cook read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes 1870s. Although Tracy Cameron is a career army officer, he believes in peace more than war--especially in north Texas, with the Comanche. Backers in Washington, D.C., support Cameron, but General Sherman has other ideas. Original version of the novel for the 1961 movie Two Rode Together. 1999. Warrior's Song: Lone Star Legacy, Volume 3 RC 48548 by Judith Pella read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Blue Sky, son of Deborah and Broken Wing, lives with Deborah and her new husband, a circuit preacher. Sky looks Indian but feels white, yet he is not accepted by his white peers. When he saves a white boy, he believes he will be accepted, but tragedy ensues. Sequel to Stoner's Crossing (RC 41789). 1996. The Whispering Outlaw RC 49320 by Max Brand read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Jack Richards, nicknamed The Whisperer, creates a loose and anonymous gang of thieves to commit robberies throughout the West. Only when he is betrayed by one of the gang are his true motives--and identity--revealed. Some violence. 1923. The Wolf's Cub RC 49626 by Richard Parry read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Alaska, 1901. In this sequel to The Winter Wolf (RC 46689), Nathan Blaylock and his mentor, Jim Riley, are searching for Blaylock's infant son. Along the way they encounter entrepreneur E.T. Barnette and his enticing wife--as well as a plot to smuggle guns from Canada to Panama. Violence and strong language. 1997. The Young Lion Hunter RC 48427 by Zane Grey read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Rangers Dick Leslie and Jim Williams and game warden Hiram Bent--with his trained lion-hound, Prince--are mounting an expedition to rid Utah's Coconina Forest Preserve of cougars. Easterners Ken Ward and his fourteen-year-old brother, Hal, spend their vacation with the rangers lassoing mountain lions. 1911.