Cassette Books 1999 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington 1999 Fiction Adventure Between a Rock and a Hard Place RC 42881 by Alden R. Carter read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette A few years ago Mark's brother and a friend took the same canoe trip that Mark's father and uncle completed long ago. Now Mark and his cousin Randy are going, and they are both unhappy with the idea. But as the trip turns nightmarish, the two boys find strength in their new friendship. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Far North RC 45784 by Will Hobbs read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette A plane goes down in the Canadian wilderness, stranding two fifteen-year-old boys and an Indian elder. Before he dies, the elder teaches the boys survival skills that may sustain them in their struggle against hunger, predators, and the severe northern winter. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Free Fall RC 46250 by Joyce Sweeney read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Four teenage boys sneak away from home to explore a deep cave. They become lost and soon realize that their survival depends on controlling their fears and pulling together. In a last ditch effort to escape, one boy risks a perilous underwater swim to safety. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Hornblower and the Hotspur RC 46118 by C.S. Forester read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) Commander Hornblower marries in England and soon afterward sails for duty off the French coast. War breaks out with France involving Hornblower in several sea battles and in a land raid, which destroys a French signal station. Sequel to Lieutenant Hornblower (RC 46117). 1962. Lieutenant Hornblower RC 46117 by C.S. Forester read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to Mr. Midshipman Hornblower (RC 26915), Horatio Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as midshipman to assume the responsibilities forced upon him by the war between Napoleon and Spain. Also follows his career on board HMS Renown up to his promotion to captain. 1951. Mrs. Chippy's Last Expedition: The Remarkable Journal of Shackleton's Polar-Bound Cat RC 46193 by Caroline Alexander read by David Cutler 1 cassette The whimsical chronicle of Mrs. Chippy, a male cat that sailed with Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 expedition to Antarctica. Recounts the perils of sailing on frozen seas, the ordeal of being stranded when the ship was crushed by ice, and the crew's miraculous escape and survival. 1997. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre RC 45216 by B. Traven read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Americans Dobbs, Curtin, and Howard are on an expedition to search for a gold mine in the Mexican mountains. They are more business associates than friends, however. The wilderness and the lack of law enforcement in the region allow the worst of Dobbs's nature to come to the fore. Violence and some strong language. 1935. Classics A Christmas Carol RC 43546 by Charles Dickens read by Clark Niederjohn 1 cassette (Reissue) Classic nineteenth-century Christmas story set in England describes the conversion of grasping old miser Ebenezer Scrooge when he is visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. 1963. The Complete Stories RC 44929 by Edgar Allan Poe read by Ed Blake 8 cassettes Sixty-eight short stories by the nineteenth-century American master of the macabre. Contains familiar favorites such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Gold Bug," and "The Pit and the Pendulum," as well as such lesser known works as "MS. Found in a Bottle," "King Pest," "The Man That Was Used Up," "The Devil in the Belfry," "The Balloon-Hoax," and "Some Words with a Mummy." 1992. The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel RC 44919 by François Rabelais read by Frank Coffee 5 cassettes First published in the early sixteenth century, this five-part satirical work describes the lives of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel as they come into conflict with the oppressive institutions of France: the church and the educational and legal systems. Strong language. 1955. Lady Chatterley's Lover RC 44295 by D.H. Lawrence read by John Lescault 3 cassettes (Reissue) An earthy love story, once banned in the United States, of the affair between Lady Chatterley and her gamekeeper, Mellors. Married to an impotent, disabled husband, she is attracted to Mellors's strength and independence from industrial society. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1928. Show Boat RC 45882 by Edna Ferber read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes (Reissue) Account of a family that lived on a Mississippi River showboat in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Traces the fortunes of Captain Hawks's daughter Magnolia, who marries a gambler and leaves the troupe, and her daughter Kim, who becomes a singer on the New York stage. First published in 1926; updated introduction by Miles Kreuger. 1994. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn RC 44769 by Betty Smith read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes (Reissue) A novel about an Irish-American girl's childhood and youth, her struggles with poverty, and her work to get an education. The setting is Brooklyn's tenement life of the early 1900s. 1943. U.S.A. RC 42698 by John Dos Passos read by Bill Wallace 9 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Three novels first published as a trilogy in 1938: The 42nd Parallel (1930), 1919 (1932), and The Big Money (1936). Dos Passos satirizes life in America from 1900 until the 1930s, using period "newsreels," autobiographical "camera eye" pieces, and biographical sketches. Contains chronologies of Dos Passos's life and historical events cited. Some strong language. 1996. Wessex Tales RC 46656 by Thomas Hardy read by George Holmes 2 cassettes This 1912 edition of seven short stories, most written in the late nineteenth century, depicts country life in England at the time. Portrays the rural poor, mired in poverty and oppressed by the law, surviving by any means available--even smuggling and stealing sheep. Justice is harsh, and desperate hunger sometimes leads to execution. 1991. Contemporary The Bear Comes Home RC 45448 by Rafi Zabor read by Fred Major 4 cassettes A hip, literate, saxophone-playing bear finds himself underemployed as a street dancer performing for pocket change. Aiming to realize his full potential, the animal prodigy begins playing world-class jazz in a New York club. He is arrested, sprung from jail, and taken to Woodstock, where he plays and finds love with a woman. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Betrayals RC 45382 by Charles Palliser read by Jeff Baker 3 cassettes A convoluted satire on writing and literary criticism. In ten interconnected chapters, each a parody of a different mystery form or genre, storytellers relate tales of jealousy and murder, all of which somehow deal with deception. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1994. Big Girls Don't Cry RC 46042 by Connie Briscoe read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes A contemporary story that explores problems of family, race, and career. Naomi Jefferson, an African American, grew up in the shadow of her older brother, Joshua, a civil-rights activist. After his death, Naomi becomes disillusioned with her white-dominated college and profession. She starts her own business and confronts new challenges. Some strong language. 1996. Empire of the Ants RC 46699 by Bernard Werber read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes In an ant colony in a Parisian park, the 327th male, the 103,683rd warrior, and the 56th female face many perils in their quest to form a new city. Nearby a human family inherits an apartment and a warning to never enter the cellar. But they do venture into the basement, and dire consequences ensue as the two life-forms interact. 1996. The Famished Road RC 46288 by Ben Okri read by Ed Blake 4 cassettes An allegorical tale in which Azaro, a spirit-child living with a Nigerian family, chronicles the villagers' daily routines as they struggle to overcome poverty, famine, and entrenched political chicanery. Prequel to Songs of Enchantment (RC 46293). Some violence. Booker Prize. 1991. Guide RC 46745 by Dennis Cooper read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Lurid story of a gay group's descent into a perverse and drug-wracked gay urban demiworld. Describes the aimless and desperate lives of burned-out drifters who thrive on child pornography and sadistic fantasies. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. My Ishmael RC 45869 by Daniel Quinn read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Responding to an ad for a person with a desire "to save the world," a young girl meets Ishmael, a telepathic ape. Ishmael describes the shadow of doom that imperils the earth because of mankind's destructive ways. Enlightened, the girl sets out on a daunting mission. Sequel to Ishmael (RC 35383). Some strong language. 1997. Songs of Enchantment RC 46293 by Ben Okri read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Surrealistic and poetic sequel to the Booker Prize-winning novel The Famished Road (RC 46288). In a poor Nigerian village, Azaro, a child-spirit, and his family have outwitted death. The family and village struggle with terrifying evil on two planes: among local political forces and among the spirits. Some violence. 1993. Family American Pastoral RC 45488 by Philip Roth read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes After military service in World War II, handsome, athletic "Swede" Levov weds Miss New Jersey, takes over the family business, and moves to the posh suburbs. His dream life unravels in the late 1960s, when daughter Meredith joins an antiwar terrorist group bent on undermining all that Swede lives for. Strong language. 1997. American Pie RC 45553 by Michael Lee West read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes In Tallulah, Tennessee, the McBroom women gather around the hospital bed of Jo-Nell, who has barely survived an accident with a train. The three sisters--Jo-Nell, Freddie, and Eleanor--and their grandmother Minerva, believe this latest incident is part of the bad luck that has plagued their family for generations. Together the three sisters confront their fears and superstitions. Some strong language. 1996. The Antelope Wife RC 46741 by Louise Erdrich read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Episodes from the lives and dreams of two mixed-blood Native American families, the Roys and Shawanos, from Minneapolis. Klaus Shawano is forewarned about women who lived with antelope and how men that love these women can lose their minds. But he captures one anyway with strips of sweetheart calico. She does indeed drive him to despair. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. Bed and Breakfast RC 45359 by Lois Battle read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Now in her seventies, widow Josie Tatternall summons her daughters to celebrate Christmas at her Beaufort, South Carolina, bed-and-breakfast. Cam is an editor in New York, and Evie is a newspaper columnist in Savannah. Lila lives close to home and plays the role of "good daughter." But each brings home a slew of family problems. Some strong language. 1996. Before My Time RC 45405 by Niccol• Tucci read by Peter Gil 4 cassettes An Italian medical doctor falls in love with Mary, the daughter in a displaced Russian family. Mary's mother, aided by her entourage, manages to dissipate a fortune, while her offspring squabble for the remains. 1961. Boondocking RC 46584 by Tricia Bauer read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Following Janice's death in a car wreck caused by her drug- addicted husband, Melvin, her retired parents get custody of Janice's daughter. They take to the road in a travel trailer, but their itinerant adventure is interrupted when they confront Melvin and revisit their past demons. Some strong language. 1997. Brooke: Orphans, Volume 3 RC 47235 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Brooke has been adopted by Pamela and Peter Thompson. Pamela, a former beauty queen, is determined to make Brooke into a pageant winner also. But Brooke is more interested in playing sports--an idea that Pamela cannot handle. Sequel to Crystal (RC 47234). Bestseller 1998. Butterfly: Orphans, Volume 1 RC 47233 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Janet Taylor is almost thirteen when she is adopted by Sanford and Celine Delorice. Celine, whose dreams of becoming a dancer were dashed in a car crash, believes Janet has the qualities necessary to become a famous ballerina. But Janet doubts she can meet Celine's expectations. Prequel to Crystal (RC 47234). Bestseller 1998. Casting Off: The Cazalet Chronicle, Volume 4 RC 44767 by Elizabeth Jane Howard read by Jennifer Mendenhall 4 cassettes With World War II behind them, members of the Cazalet family attempt to get on with their lives, many facing difficult changes. Marriages, divorces, rifts between relatives, deaths, and pregnancies all have their effect on the family. Sequel to Confusion (RC 38736). Some strong language. 1995. The Challengers RC 45402 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes The Challengers are struggling to survive during the depression. The father, a university professor, is hospitalized, the mother is out of work, the rent is past due, and there is no food in the house for the four children still living at home. But then a kindly grocer helps them out, and suddenly life begins to improve--especially when a lawyer arrives with surprising news. 1932. Cloud Chamber RC 45120 by Michael Dorris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes A generational saga told through personal narratives. Irish, African American, and Native American voices reveal a family's history from nineteenth-century Ireland to late-twentieth-century America. The multicultural threads combine in Rayona, a principal character in Dorris's earlier work, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water (RC 26494). 1997. Coast Road RC 46755 by Barbara Delinsky read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes When his ex-wife, artist Rachel Keats, falls into a coma after a car accident, overworked architect Jack McGill retreats to Big Sur to take care of his fifteen- and thirteen-year-old daughters, Samantha and Hope. Once there, Jack realizes how much he's missed his family and tries to regain their love. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Cure for Death by Lightning RC 45971 by Gail Anderson-Dargatz read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Beth Weeks lives an arduous life on her family's Canadian farm in 1941. As she struggles with wartime privations, an abusive father, and paranoid fears, Beth finds succor in a deep, complex relationship with her half-Indian girlfriend. Strong language and descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Day of the Storm RC 46610 by Rosamunde Pilcher read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette On the eve of her mother's death, Rebecca learns that she has a grandfather living in Cornwall in a fine old house filled with antiques. She decides to visit him to collect some of her mother's possessions and encounters a whole new set of strange relatives and even stranger sensations. Some strong language. 1975. Fall on Your Knees RC 46379 by Ann-Marie MacDonald read by Nanette Savard 4 cassettes Materia is thirteen when she elopes with the eighteen-year-old piano tuner, James, and her Lebanese-Canadian family disowns her. James claims to be devoted to their first daughter, Kathleen, and they have three more girls as years pass. The four sisters don't mention the family secrets of incest and rape, until an illegitimate child appears on the scene. 1996. The Grandmothers: A Family Portrait RC 46733 by Glenway Wescott read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes While growing up in rural Wisconsin, Alwyn Tower absorbs his grandmothers' murmurings about relatives whose hair locks and daguerreotypes were preserved in albums. The women's memories of Civil War times mingled with pioneering in the Midwest. Alwyn records the family stories, filling in details from his informed imagination. He captures a "short biography of America." Originally published in 1927. 1996. Guilty Pleasures RC 45879 by Lawrence Sanders read by John Polk 2 cassettes Barbara Folsby and her brother, Brett, grow up disliking each other intensely. Brett is merely annoyed when Barbara joins their family's publishing business, but later he sees her success as a threat to his inheritance. Eventually, both will do anything to win power. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. The House on Coliseum Street RC 46302 by Shirley Ann Grau read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Joan Mitchell lives in a century-old house in New Orleans with her mother, Aurelie, and her four stepsisters. One summer in the late 1950s, Joan, age twenty, is engaged to the upstanding Fred Aleman but has an affair with Michael Kern, one of her sister's cast-off beaus. The relationship shakes her hold on reality. Strong language. 1961. Human Croquet RC 45456 by Kate Atkinson read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes Alternating between the late-sixteenth-century past and the 1960s present is this account of the Fairfax family. The Fairfax children's lives are shaped by the absence of their mother, Eliza, who abandoned them seven years ago, the day their father also left. Isobel, sixteen on this day, and her older brother, Charles, adjust as their father returns with a new wife. 1997. I Know This Much Is True RC 46124 by Wally Lamb read by John Stratton 6 cassettes Thomas Birdsey, a schizophrenic, walks into a Connecticut Public Library, prays to God, and then cuts off his right hand. The act changes his life and that of Dominick, his twin brother. Searching for his identity, Dominick struggles with being his brother's keeper and with his own survival. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. An Independent Woman RC 45133 by Howard Fast read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Barbara Lavette, matriarch of a diverse California family, writes columns for her ex-husband's newspaper. After being robbed in her home, Barbara refuses to prosecute her assailant, believing him a victim of society, and instead tries to rehabilitate him. Shortly after, while planning a family wedding, Barbara unexpectedly falls in love with the minister, Philip Carter. Sequel to The Immigrant's Daughter (RC 23734). 1997. Inventing Memory: A Novel of Mothers and Daughters RC 45246 by Erica Jong read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes In the year 2005 Sara, a historian, documents her Jewish roots. Beginning with her great-grandmother Sarah, who fled Russia in 1905, four generations of women tell their stories. As each daughter breaks free to make her own mistakes, her mother's love remains constant. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Jephte's Daughter RC 45473 by Naomi Ragen read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Beautiful heiress Batsheva Ha-Levi is raised in America in the orthodox Jewish tradition by loving parents. Agreeing to marrying a scholar in Israel in order to preserve a family dynasty, Batsheva soon finds herself in an intolerably abusive situation, with a young son. 1989. The Keepers of the House RC 45376 by Shirley Ann Grau read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes William Howland married his African American housekeeper after his first wife died. But he didn't announce his marriage in his Southern town and sent his mixed-race children away to school. Now as Howland's legacy is revealed, his granddaughter faces society's wrath as his only surviving white heir. Pulitzer Prize. 1964. Legacy of Silence RC 46506 by Belva Plain read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When it becomes obvious that World War II is imminent, Caroline Hartzinger and her adopted older sister, Lore, flee from Berlin to Geneva. Walter, who plans to wed Caroline, goes with them. Life takes a dramatic turn and Caroline and Lore escape to America alone. But their time in Switzerland provides a legacy that affects several generations. Bestseller 1998. Low Country RC 46909 by Anne Rivers Siddons read by Connie Crawford 2 cassettes When coping with the death of her daughter becomes too painful, Caro escapes to the island she inherited from her grandfather. Now her husband, a land developer, wants to turn her refuge into an amusement park. Caro argues this will harm the local Gullah culture and the wild pony population. She finds solace from an unlikely source. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Matters of Choice RC 46306 by Noah Gordon read by Phil Davidson 2 cassettes The last of the Cole family trilogy, following The Physician (RC 24745) and Shaman (RC 36314). Dr. R.J. Cole, a physician in Boston, decides to leave her loveless marriage and her dead-end job at a prestigious hospital. Hoping for a happier life, she opens a family practice in the Berkshires. Some strong language. 1996. The Miller's Dance: A Novel of Cornwall, 1812-1813 RC 41904 by Winston Graham read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Ninth novel in the Poldark family saga. As Britain battles Napoleon and the fledgling United States, the Industrial Revolution propels the Poldarks and their beloved Cornwall into a new age. Jeremy and Clowance deal with the frustrations of unrequited love while their parents, Ross and Demelza, adjust to startling developments in their lives. Sequel to The Stranger from the Sea (RC 40684). 1982. Music in the Night RC 45952 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Teenager Laura Logan is becoming interested in boys, even though her twin brother, Cary, isn't inclined to find a girlfriend. When Laura becomes involved with Robert, her Grandmother Olivia insists that he is not up to the family's social standing. Laura defies her grandmother, until a tragic accident occurs. Sequel to Unfinished Symphony (RC 45275). Bestseller 1998. The Names of the Mountains RC 45696 by Reeve Lindbergh read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes The children of famed aviator Cal Linley gather at the home of their widowed mother, whose memory is fading with age. Together, at the side of the failing matriarch, the siblings share their lives and tragedies as they rekindle the bonds of family. 1992. The Obsession RC 44892 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Twenty-one-year-old Beatrice Steel, the eldest of four girls, has been running the house since the death of her mother. After her father's untimely death, Beatrice learns she may lose her most prized possession--the family home. Without regard for anyone else, Beatrice becomes obsessed with keeping the estate and her way of life intact. 1995. Of Illustrious Men RC 46497 by Jean Rouaud read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette In this sequel to Fields of Glory (RC 36002), the author portrays the life of his father, a traveling salesman in the Loire Valley of France. Describes his deprived childhood, his heroic service in World War II, his happy family life, and his sudden, tragic death at age forty-one. 1994. The Other Woman RC 46928 by Joy Fielding read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Jill Plumley was a successful reporter until she had an affair with a married man--now her husband--and gave up her career. When a young law student announces that she intends to marry Jill's husband, Jill begins to question the choices she has made. 1983. Over There RC 44884 by Kyle Jarrard read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes A surreal adventure set in motion by Marc's decision to write about the life of his grandfather, Ansel, who left Paris for Mexico years before. Ansel's story, later continued by Marc's father, Henri, leads the three men to a remote island where the family reconciles its past. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Paper Fish RC 46044 by Tina De Rosa read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes The story of an Italian extended family in an ethnic neighborhood of Chicago in the 1940s and 1950s. Marco, a policeman, and his Lithuanian American wife have two daughters. The older, Doriana, is beautiful but mute. The younger, Carmolina, loves her sister so much that she runs away when the family discusses institutionalizing Doriana. 1996. Past Continuous RC 46048 by Denise Goff read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Family life in Newcastle, England, as seen through the eyes of a great-niece. While visiting her grandmother through the years, Megan observes her three great-aunts, Emily, Alice, and May. Gradually, the story of their loves and losses during World War II and beyond is revealed to the young girl. 1995. Rising Tides: Quinn Brothers Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 46842 by Nora Roberts read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes In Sea Swept (RC 45679), the three Quinn brothers returned to their home on Maryland's eastern shore to care for their adopted brother Seth. Because Cam and Phillip are now involved in other matters, it falls to Ethan to attend to Seth. Ethan also spends time with Grace, a longtime area resident whom he has always loved. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Rock Cried Out RC 45575 by Ellen Douglas read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Mississippi native Alan McLaurin, a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, returns from Boston to his Southern home in 1971. The peace and solitude that he seeks elude him, as he becomes caught up in the memory of the tragic death of a cousin whom he secretly loved. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1979. Ruth Erskine's Crosses RC 45555 by Isabella Alden read by Mimi Black 2 cassettes At the turn of the century, Ruth learns that her widowed father, Judge Erskine, has been married twice and has a grown daughter almost Ruth's age. When he summons the daughter and her mother to live with Ruth and himself, Ruth has to rely on her Christian faith to help her accept her unpolished stepmother and half-sister. 1997. Sea Swept: Quinn Brothers Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 45679 by Nora Roberts read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Ray and Stella Quinn take in three boys, Cameron, Phillip, and Ethan, from various troubled backgrounds and raise them as a family. Just before he dies, Ray takes in Seth, another young fledgling. Suddenly the older Quinns must make major lifestyle changes. Prequel to Rising Tides. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Secret of the Bulls RC 45986 by Jos‚ Ra£l Bernardo read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes In Cuban society of the early 1900s, when machismo was the prevailing force, Dolores defies her father to marry Maximiliano, the man of her choice. Gustavo, her son, in his turn ignores the masculine code of honor by continuing to love his adulterous wife. The characters make decisions by the heart and not the mind. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Serpentine Cave RC 46156 by Jill Paton Walsh read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes When Stella, an artist, suffers a stroke and can no longer speak, it is too late for her daughter Marian to ask her questions about the past. After Stella's death, Marian tries to learn the identity of her father, with only a painting of him as a clue. 1997. Shades of Grace RC 45383 by Barbara Delinsky read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes Grace Dorian, sixty-one, is nationally known for her advice column. Her daughter Francine and granddaughter Sophie help manage Grace's empire from their Connecticut home. But things begin to crumble when, at times, Grace becomes confused. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease sets in motion a chain of events that leads to romance and uncovers shocking secrets. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Shadow of Ashland RC 45250 by Terence M. Green read by John Lescault 1 cassette Fulfilling a promise to his dying mother, Leo Nolan ventures from Canada to Ashland, Kentucky, in search of his long-lost Uncle Jack. There, as Nolan is tracing his uncle's mysterious past, he travels back in time to relive the final days of Jack's life. Strong language. 1996. Shiloh Autumn RC 45992 by Bodie and Brock Thoene read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes To the Tuckers and other cotton farmers of Shiloh, Arkansas, the 1929 stock market crash was a remote event that seemed unrelated to their way of life. Then the cotton market collapses in 1931, causing the Tuckers to lose their farm and brave an arduous trek in search of a new life in California. 1996. Spirits of the Ordinary: A Tale of Casas Grandes RC 46187 by Kathleen Alcal  read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Three generations of the Caravals are affected when, against the wishes of his family, Zacar¡as persists in prospecting for gold in northern Mexico in the 1870s. Witnessing a tragedy transforms Zacar¡as in unexpected ways with unplanned consequences. 1997. Them RC 44102 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes (Reissue) A novel of violence in the lives of a working-class white family, set in Detroit from the 1930s depression to the riots of 1967. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. National Book Award winner 1970. 1969. Thirteen Miles from Suncrest RC 45433 by Donald Davis read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes On his tenth birthday in 1910, Medford Henry McGee of Close Creek, North Carolina, is given a diary by his father, who believes it is time for Med to start "riting out his life." For three years, Med spends Sunday afternoons recording his childish view of family events until a tragedy forces Med to take on grown-up responsibilities. For senior high and older readers. 1994. Thorns of Truth RC 46570 by Eileen Goudge read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In this sequel to Garden of Lies (RC 30188), Sylvie Rosenthal on her deathbed reveals to Rachel the secret of her parentage: Sylvie had swapped Rachel and another child, Rose, at birth. As adults, the two are close friends, but Rachel feels betrayed. As their children intermarry, Rachel and Rose recognize the strength of the ties between their families. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. The Upstart RC 46701 by Catherine Cookson read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes England, 1898. Samuel Fairbrother is a successful cobbler with factories and stores across the country. Determined to move up in the world, Samuel buys a mansion complete with servants. The educated butler, Maitland, becomes indispensable to the family. As the children grow up and leave home, the eldest daughter Janet remains and falls in love with the lowly servant, Maitland. 1996. Vegas Sunrise RC 45958 by Fern Michaels read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes In this sequel to Vegas Heat (RC 44138), Fanny Thornton retires and relinquishes the casino administration to her late husband's illegitimate son, Jeff Lassiter. But then her son Birch unexpectedly returns with a greedy wife and rivalry erupts. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. The Wrong Kind of Money RC 46264 by Stephen Birmingham read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Jules Liebling made his fortune during Prohibition as a distiller. His widow, Hannah--age eighty-two--still runs the company. She and her socially ambitious children use their money and power to gain entry into New York's best circles, but their plans are almost thwarted by a murder. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. You Can't Get There from Here RC 45672 by Earl Hamner Jr. read by Ray Dizefalo 1 cassette (Reissue) Sixteen-year-old Wes tells of a day spent combing New York in search of his father. As he recalls incidents of family life and various friends and relatives from Virginia, the juxtaposition of easy Southern country ways with the hectic pace of New York makes a droll contrast. 1965. Fantasy Archangel RC 46536 by Sharon Shinn read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes At the next Gloria, the song festival in praise of the god Jovah, Gabriel is to become the archangel, and his wife, the angelica. That means he has only six months before the ceremony to find and wed the mortal woman Rachel, who is foreordained to be his wife. It has never occurred to Gabriel that she might refuse to marry him. For senior high readers. 1996. The Bastard Prince: The Heirs of Saint Camber, Volume 3 RC 45140 by Katherine Kurtz read by James DeLotel 4 cassettes In this sequel to King Javan's Year (RC 36749), Rhys Michael is now king, even though the Regents remain in control of Gwynedd. But Marek of Festil, one of Gwynedd's bastard Deryni kings, plans to seize the throne. Rhys Michael must prevent the takeover. And fortunately for him, his latent Deryni powers are on the rise. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. The Bristling Wood RC 44483 by Katharine Kerr read by Fred Major 3 cassettes This sequel to Darkspell (RC 44482) is set in an alternate universe evoking medieval Britain. The wizard Nevyn discovers the nefarious scheme of the Dark Council to destroy the world. Part-elf Rhodry and his lover, Jill, get caught up in a desperate effort to defeat the evil. Strong language and violence. 1989. The Deryni Archives RC 44524 by Katherine Kurtz read by John Polk 2 cassettes Collection of eight stories in which Kurtz describes events in the lives of the characters found in the various novels about Deryni. Includes the complete first story she ever wrote--the premier version of the Deryni vision. Some violence and some strong language. 1986. Deryni Checkmate: The Chronicles of the Deryni, Volume 2 RC 45326 by Katherine Kurtz read by John Polk 2 cassettes Priests, fearing the power that even a few Deryni, and especially Duke Alaric Morgan, can exert over King Kelson, have decreed an interdict against Morgan and the entire duchy of Corwyn. If the writ is carried out, King Kelson will be in great danger. Sequel to Deryni Rising (RC 45325). Some violence. 1972. Deryni Rising: The Chronicles of the Deryni, Volume 1 RC 45325 by Katherine Kurtz read by John Polk 2 cassettes There has been peace in the kingdom of Gwynedd for fifteen years, but now that Lady Charissa has had King Brion Haldane murdered, the fate of the empire rests on his son, Kelson. Young Kelson must prevent a rebellion against the Deryni. Prequel to Deryni Checkmate (RC 45326). Some violence. 1970. The Dragon Revenant RC 44484 by Katharine Kerr read by Fred Major 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Bristling Wood (RC 44483), Rhodry, heir to the throne of Deverry, is abducted by the Dark Council for use as bait to catch Nevyn, chief of the forces of light. Warrior-woman Jill and the elf Salamander set out to rescue Rhodry and nearly fall into the trap. 1990. Elsewhere RC 46165 by Will Shetterly read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Teenage runaway Ron Starbuck searches for his brother Tony in Bordertown. There magic and science clash while humans and elves mingle in a dangerous street society. Ron lands a job in Elsewhere, a bookstore crossing Faerie and World, but becomes involved with halfie Mooner, who betrays him. Then an elf turns Ron into a wolfboy. Prequel to Nevernever (RC 46166). Some violence. For senior high readers. 1991. Future Indefinite: Round Three of the Great Game RC 45652 by Dave Duncan read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes In this sequel to Present Tense (RC 45644), Edward Exeter finally stops resisting his fate as proclaimed in the Filoby Testament and returns Nextdoor to kill Zath, the king of death. While becoming the Liberator, Edward initiates a new religion based on goodness and justice. 1997. A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1 RC 45742 by George R.R. Martin read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes In a bygone world of decades-long seasons, three families struggle for the throne. When honorable Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell is sent south to be the hand of the king, he faces many ambitious and ruthless people. Meanwhile the king contends with wildlings and creatures beyond the domain wall. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1996. The Gates of Twilight RC 46149 by Paula Volsky read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes The land of Aveshq is smoldering under occupation by the foreign Vonahrish and imposed religion. A young civil servant of mixed blood confronts the high priest of the Aoun-Father cult, barely escaping. He meets a local princess who confirms his knowledge of religious secrets, but then she falls into the priest's power. 1996. Giant Bones RC 46757 by Peter S. Beagle read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Six short stories in which magic is part of daily life. In "The Last Song of Sirit Byar," a traveling minstrel, knowing the power of songs, reserves one to be used only when he is ready to die. "Lal and Soukyan" brings back characters from The Innkeeper's Song (RC 39098). For senior high and older readers. 1997. High Deryni: The Chronicles of the Deryni, Volume 3 RC 45327 by Katherine Kurtz read by John Polk 3 cassettes The Church, fearing the possibility of being taken over by the Deryni now that the young half-Deryni King Kelson is ruler, has thrown the land into a civil war. And Lord Morgan, excommunicated, no longer feels he can protect the young leader. Sequel to Deryni Checkmate (RC 45326). Some violence. 1973. Hope of Earth: Geodyssey, Volume 3 RC 45123 by Piers Anthony read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes This sequel to Shame of Man (RC 41902) tells the stories of six primitive siblings as they are reborn over and over through the ages up to the year 2025. Portrays their timeless human qualities, which sustain them early on but ultimately threaten their very survival. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1997. The King's Justice: The Histories of King Kelson, Volume 2 RC 44522 by Katherine Kurtz read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes King Kelson of Gwynedd is still embroiled in the war between the Church and the Deryni. At least ex-Archbishop Loris's attempts to kill him were unsuccessful. King Kelson's uncles are also facing threats of rebellion, and it seems that one family member is being trained in subversion. Sequel to The Bishop's Heir (RC 44521). Some violence and some strong language. 1985. Lady of Avalon RC 46477 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes After the destruction of the Forest House, Caillean brings ten-year-old Gawen to Avalon, where he is greeted by the Lady of the Fairy Folk as the "Son of a Hundred Kings." The Lady's daughter, Sianna, plays an important role in Gawen's future. Sequel to The Forest House (RC 39356). Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Legacy of the Darksword RC 46310 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Conclusion to the Darksword legend. The Hch'nyv--mysterious aliens--are at war with Earth, intent on annihilating humanity. In Oxford, Saryon and his mute secretary, Reuven, learn from Mosiah of the Duuk-tsarith that Joram has made a new Darksword, which might save humanity--if they can persuade Joram to part with it. Sequel to Triumph of the Darksword (RC 39237). 1997. Magic's Price: The Last Herald-Mage, Book 3 RC 46105 by Mercedes Lackey read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes Sequel to Magic's Promise (RC 41572). In the concluding volume of this trilogy, Vanyel struggles against the evil aimed at Valdemar, a once-peaceful kingdom. Because a dream reveals the consequences of defeat, Vanyel and his companion Yfandes fight valiantly. Some strong language. 1990. Nevernever RC 46166 by Will Shetterly read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Ron is still under the elf's spell that turned him into Wolfboy. He wonders about interspecies dating while struggling to return to his human form. His search for a missing elf leads him to strange discoveries about Leda--his enchantress--and about himself. Sequel to Elsewhere (RC 46165). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1993. Polgara the Sorceress RC 45331 by David and Leigh Eddings read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes This companion to the Belgariad and Malloreon series is the culmination of the saga. Polgara, daughter of Belgarath the sorcerer, reminisces about her long life in an amazing world of magic. Bestseller 1997. The Prince and the Pilgrim RC 46092 by Mary Stewart read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Prince Alexander is heading to Camelot to seek justice for the murder of his father years before. The beautiful young Alice is just returning from a Holy Quest to Jerusalem with her father. Their meeting forms a crossroad for their lives. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Prince of Ill Luck: The Warhorse of Esdragon, Book 1 RC 47188 by Susan Dexter read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes At the birth of Prince Leith, his father believes his son is cursed and attempts to kill him. Leith survives and is raised by a priest, but bad luck strikes again on the day of his ordination. Leith eventually arrives on an island where he finds the magical horse Valadan, who leads him to Lady Kessallia and a possible cure for his ill fortune. Prequel to The Wind-Witch (RC 47242). 1994. The Quest for Saint Camber: The Histories of King Kelson, Volume 3 RC 44523 by Katherine Kurtz read by Gary Tipton 4 cassettes Fortunately for King Kelson of Gwynedd, the legendary Saint Camber has often come to his aid. Kelson and his blood brother, Dhugal, are on a quest to learn more about Camber. But an accident leaves them feared dead, and other forces begin to seek control of the kingdom. Sequel to The King's Justice (RC 44522). Some violence and some strong language. 1986. Rage of a Demon King: Serpentwar Saga, Volume 3 RC 46070 by Raymond E. Feist read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes The soldier Erik von Darkmoor and his companion, Rupert Avery, are battling for the survival of their world. The demons serving Maarg, the Ruler of the Fifth Circle, seek to penetrate the portals of Midkemia, but the magicians plot to thwart them. Sequel to Rise of a Merchant Prince (RC 44241). Violence. 1997. The Road Home: Guardians of the Flame, Book 7 RC 46043 by Joel Rosenberg read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Young Jason Cullinane feels obliged to find his friend Mikyn, who is "doing some horrible things," and stop him. Jason enlists the help of the dwarf Ahira to face the dangers ahead and leaves Walter Slovotsky to face a midlife crisis. Sequel to The Road to Ehvenor (RC 39824). Some strong language. 1995. Rose Daughter RC 46201 by Robin McKinley read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In this version of Beauty and the Beast, Beauty can make things grow, especially roses. Her talents and gifts help her father and sisters survive bankruptcy, and help her to love the Beast. Ultimately Beauty must decide if she should restore the Beast to his human form. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Roverandom RC 47216 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Elias 1 cassette A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom is owned by a little boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Running with the Demon RC 46826 by Terry Brooks read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Nest Freemark inherited magic from her mother and grandmother that until now she has used only occasionally to protect innocent children from the evil feeders. But at fourteen, Nest learns her father is a demon who wants to claim her for his own. When he confronts her, she needs more than her own magic to defend herself. Some violence. 1997. The Same Place but Different RC 45414 by Perry Nodelman read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Johnny Nesbit discovers that his baby sister, Andrea, has been kidnapped by the Strangers and replaced with a changeling. Johnny's parents believe that Andrea is autistic now that her behavior has changed, but Johnny knows the truth. Johnny will have to battle many strange creatures to rescue Andrea. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Silver Stone: Keepers of the Hidden Ways, Book 2 RC 46072 by Joel Rosenberg read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Ian Silverstein is beginning to feel at home in the small town of Hardwood, North Dakota, but the adventures that test his skills as a fencer and prove his valor take place in the magical realm of Tir Na Nog. Sequel to The Fire Duke (RC 43668). Some strong language. 1996. The Solitaire Mystery RC 46384 by Jostein Gaarder read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Hans Thomas and his philosophizing father drive from Norway to Greece to bring back Hans's mother, who had left home eight years earlier to "find herself." Along the way, a dwarf gives Hans a magnifying glass to read a tiny book that contains a fairytale about Hans's family history. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1996. Sorcerers of Majipoor RC 45856 by Robert Silverberg read by Christopher Hurt 4 cassettes In this prequel to the Majipoor Cycle of tales, the Pontifex Prankipin is dying. Prince Korsibar cannot, by law, succeed his father to the throne and it will fall to Prince Prestimion. Fearful of the future, the people of the planet Majipoor turn to magic. 1996. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 RC 45857 by Philip Pullman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Sequel to The Golden Compass (RC 44343). Lyra and her daemon are joined in Ci'gazze by twelve-year-old Will, who is searching for his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his mettle--losing two fingers in a fight--and now bears the magical Subtle Knife. Lyra and Will assist in each other's quests. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Temple of the Winds: The Sword of Truth, Book 4 RC 41105 by Terry Goodkind read by Nick Sullivan 5 cassettes The fanatical Imperial Order unleashes a deadly plague that cannot be cured by magic. Seeker of Truth Richard Cypher knows that his world faces destruction unless he can find the legendary Temple of the Winds that was sealed off from civilization more than three thousand years ago. Sequel to Blood of the Fold (RC 41104). Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. A Time of Exile RC 44485 by Katharine Kerr read by Fred Major 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Dragon Revenant (RC 44484), Lord Rhodry reigns over the land of Deverry. When his old flame, the sorceress Jill, entreats him to accept his elven heritage, Rhodry fakes his own death and embarks on a quest to the land of the elves in search of his destiny. 1991. Winds of Change: The Mage Winds, Book 2 RC 44393 by Mercedes Lackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Elspeth's search for a mage brings her to the Vale of the Tayledras, where she finds help from the Hawkbrother Adepts. Unfortunately Elspeth's training is incomplete when the Tayledras are attacked by a Dark Adept, Flaconsbane, who alters the power of their Heartstone. Sequel to Winds of Fate (RC 44392). Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Winds of Fury: The Mage Winds, Book 3 RC 44394 by Mercedes Lackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes With her training by the Tayledras Adepts completed, Herald Elspeth plans to return home to Valdemar, with her Hawkbrother partner Darkwind, to defend her country from attacks by Ancar of Hardorn. But Ancar has become far more powerful. Sequel to Winds of Change (RC 44393). Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Winter Rose RC 45377 by Patricia A. McKillip read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes When attractive Corbet Lynn arrives to reclaim his family home, villagers recall rumors about his grandfather's murder and a family curse. Two sisters, Laurel and Rois, are captivated by him, but only Rois sees his connection to another world. Then Corbet disappears, and Laurel withers missing him. Rois saves Laurel's life and unlocks mysteries. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Witches' Brew RC 45612 by Terry Brooks read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Ben Holiday, High Lord of the Magic Kingdom of Landover, is challenged by King Rydall of Marnhull for mastery of the realm. And Ben cannot refuse to do battle with the champions that Rydall sends against him, because Ben's daughter has been abducted through a witch's magic, and Rydall holds the key to her fate. Sequel to The Tangle Box (RC 44690). 1995. Wizard and Glass: The Dark Tower, Volume 4 RC 45159 by Stephen King read by David Palmer 5 cassettes In the sequel to The Waste Lands (RC 33943), Roland and his band continue their quest for the Tower by following a beam of energy. Roland also, in a flashback, narrates the tale of his first love, Susan Delgado. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Wrapped in Wishes RC 45926 by Olga Bicos read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes After miscarrying and breaking up with her fianc‚, Chloe Plum develops insomnia. Her therapist hypnotizes Chloe, who finds herself in the 1880s assisting a ghost-hunting professor while fleeing evil men. After the session, Chloe meets the professor's look-alike in current times--cartoonist Parker Street, whose strip mirrors her odd experience. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Zel RC 45229 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Desperately desiring a child, a barren woman sells her soul for Zel, the infant daughter of neighbors. When the maturing Zel becomes the object of a nobleman's affections, the jealous mother locks Zel away in a tower. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Creole Folktales RC 46047 by Patrick Chamoiseau read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Dating from the colonial period in the West Indies, these Creole folk stories reflect an enslaved peoples' persistent struggle for survival and freedom. In "A Pumpkin Seed," an impoverished old woman is magically rewarded for nursing an injured bird back to health. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988. The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales RC 43791 edited by Mike Ashley read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Anthology of fifty-six tales. Includes both classic fairy tales and modern fantasies arranged alphabetically by title. Old favorites like "Beauty and the Beast," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Sleeping Beauty" appear with newer stories by Joan Aiken, Robin McKinley, and Jane Yolen. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. General About Schmidt RC 44886 by Louis Begley read by David Elias 2 cassettes Following the death of his beloved wife, retired lawyer Albert Schmidt repairs to the family's Long Island beach mansion. When Schmidt's estranged yuppie daughter betroths a Jewish lawyer, Schmidt's staid life goes out of control as he begins a new love and seeks a second youth. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. After Hannibal RC 45861 by Barry Unsworth read by George Holmes 2 cassettes In the Umbria region of Italy, five sets of foreigners have chosen to live the simple life among the peasants. Though all appreciate the beauty, art, and history of the area, they have problems getting along with one another and their neighbors. Unfortunately, they resort to the deceitful, cunning, and greedy local lawyer Mancini to resolve their differences. 1996. The Agero Sisters RC 45692 by Cristina Garc¡a read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Constancia and Reina are sisters, born in Cuba but raised apart. Haunted by their mother's mysterious death and their father's suicide, the two eventually come together in Miami. But the key to understanding the family saga lies in Cuba, and Constancia returns to find it. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. As She Climbed across the Table RC 46091 by Jonathan Lethem read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Anthropologist Philip Engstrand teaches at a West Coast university, where his research is considered "strong but irrelevant." He falls in love with particle-physicist Alice Coombs. When Alice and her colleagues discover a "black hole" that demands her attention, Philip finds himself in competition with a void. 1997. Athena RC 45855 by John Banville read by John Horton 2 cassettes Freddie Montgomery of The Book of Evidence (RC 31640) and Ghosts (RC 37881) has changed his name to Morrow. Now in Dublin, he is hired to write descriptions of Flemish paintings stolen from the same house Freddie had once burgled. Morrow also describes his affair with a mysterious woman he calls A. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1995. Blindness RC 46904 by Jose Saramago read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Written by the Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author. Without cause people are suddenly becoming blind. A doctor's wife is spared but pretends she is blind to remain with her husband. Quarantined by the government in an abandoned mental hospital, the blinded citizens create a reign of terror. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Bob the Gambler RC 46676 by Frederick Barthelme read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Although they have lived in Biloxi, Mississippi, for years, Ray and Jewel Kaiser have never been to the gambling casinos. On their first night out, they discover that they like the excitement and thrill of winning, and soon they are addicted. Nicknamed "Bob the Gambler" by his teenage stepdaughter, Ray eventually loses a lot. Some strong language. 1997. Carn RC 45528 by Patrick McCabe read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Portrays life in the bleak Irish town of Carn during the mid-1960s. Laid low by the railroad's closing in the 1950s, the town gets a fresh lease on life with the opening of several new businesses. But the upswing also brings to Carn the sectarian troubles of Northern Ireland. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1989. The Carriage Stone RC 46162 by Sigbjorn Holmebakk read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette A chance encounter between two Norwegians, a Communist novelist and a former Lutheran pastor, leads the pastor to confide his life story and his spiritual struggles to the writer. The pastor confronts philosophical issues concerning betrayal, death, and the crux of faith. 1996. Charming Billy RC 46014 by Alice McDermott read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Billy Lynch's family and friends join his widow in a Bronx pub for his wake. At one end of the long table, the discussion turns to the story surrounding a much-younger Billy's love for an Irish woman, whose long-ago death possibly drove Billy to his own death by alcohol. Bestseller 1998. The Conversations at Curlow Creek RC 45384 by David Malouf read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes A convict, Carney, facing execution at dawn, and a lawman, Adair, sent to enforce the sentence, pass the night in conversation. Although set in Australia 170 years ago, the issues raised in their discussion are timeless ones of sin, freedom, and the meaning of life. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1996. The Emigrants RC 45774 by W.G. Sebald read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Portrays the lives of four Jewish emigrants from Germany--two who barely escaped the scourge of the Holocaust and two who had fled decades earlier. Traces the fates of the exiles abroad as they attempt to find happiness but inevitably succumb to painful memories of the past. 1996. Four Dreamers and Emily RC 46195 by Stevie Davies read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes An Emily Bront‰ conference brings together an odd assortment of participants, each of whom is an avid devotee of Emily. During the few days they spend together, four people find inner resources that produce major changes in their lives. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. Fugitive Pieces RC 45655 by Anne Michaels read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes After his family perishes in the Holocaust, seven-year-old Jakob Beer is secreted to Greece to be raised by a middle-aged scholar. They flee to Canada, where Jakob grows up to become a poet and to marry a woman who helps him escape the horror of his past. Violence. 1996. Ghost Country RC 46182 by Sara Paretsky read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Among Chicago's homeless and mentally ill population appears a mysterious woman who cures all their ills and unhappiness. The saved include the granddaughter of a famous surgeon, an ex-prima donna, and a woman who sees the Virgin Mary's blood on a hotel wall. 1998. Harlem RC 46939 by Len Riley read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Geneva comes to Harlem in the 1920s, determined to have a better life. As a light-skinned woman she is able to claim she is from New Orleans's black elite, instead of a poor rural Florida family. She lands a job with Lester Noble, the black owner of a real estate company, and they intend to marry. But Geneva's plans may be ruined when her cousin from Florida shows up. Strong language. 1997. The Hours RC 47310 by Michael Cunningham read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes The spirit of Virginia Woolf permeates the lives of several American readers as evidenced in this trio of tales about the author Woolf, a New Yorker planning a party to honor a writer, and a young mother reading Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway (RC 21624). Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. In the Language of Love: A Novel in One Hundred Chapters RC 43758 by Diane Schoemperlen read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Joanna comes of age in a small Canadian town in the 1950s and 1960s and eventually moves to Toronto, where she works as an artist while looking for love. She explores the relationships between daughter and father, mother and child, and husband and wife. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Infinite Jest RC 44028 by David Foster Wallace read by Steven Carpenter 10 cassettes Infinite Jest, a movie so funny that people lose interest in everything else, was produced by Dr. Incandenza, who has one son at Enfield Tennis Academy and one at Ennet House, a home for recovering alcoholics and narcotics addicts. The two institutions' residents become involved with a Quebecois separatist who wants to distribute copies of the film. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Jack Maggs RC 45849 by Peter Carey read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes In 1837 wanted felon John Maggs returns to London to find his foster son, Henry Phipps, but must conceal his own identity or risk execution. While waiting for Phipps to show up at his home, Maggs is stricken with a mysterious illness and finds himself under the control of a mesmerist who may uncover his secret past. Some strong language. Bestseller 1997. The Last of the Savages RC 45033 by Jay McInerney read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Wealthy rebel Will Savage and struggling conformist Patrick Keane establish a close friendship at an elite New England prep school in the 1960s. They preserve their relationship as their lives diverge over thirty years. Explores differences in class, generation, race, and willingness to conform to social norms. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Light a Penny Candle RC 43536 by Maeve Binchy read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes (Reissue) From the time in 1940 when shy, ten-year-old Elizabeth White is evacuated from wartime London and plunged into a large and contentious family in the Irish village of Kilgarret, she and Aisling O'Connor are destined to be the best of friends. This novel follows their lives together and apart over the decades. 1983. The Loop RC 46713 by Nicholas Evans read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Buck Calder is so outraged when a wolf kills the family dog within reach of Buck's baby grandson that he rallies the residents of Hope, Montana, to a hunt. But he has to deal with young wildlife biologist Helen Ross and his son Luke's growing affection for both the wolves and Helen. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998. The Magician's Assistant RC 45426 by Ann Patchett read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes When Parsifal the Magician dies, Sabine, his assistant, is alone after twenty-two years of loving him. A lawyer reveals a mother and sisters Parsifal had never mentioned, and Sabine decides to visit them. While learning about Parsifal's childhood, Sabine discovers that she has magic of her own. Bestseller 1997. A Man in Full RC 47041 by Tom Wolfe read by Chuck Benson 6 cassettes Atlanta's mores--racial, sexual, and political--are undergoing rapid changes from the old southern tradition. And at sixty Charlie Croker, self-made millionaire with a trophy wife, is having difficulty adjusting. Strong language. 1998. The Man of the House RC 45721 by Stephen McCauley read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Drifting toward middle age, Clyde Carmichael tries to make some sense out of his life. He is still smouldering over a breakup with his lover--Gordon--two years ago. Then Clyde becomes involved when his heterosexual roommate Marcus's ex-girlfriend shows up accusing Marcus of fathering her teenaged son. Clyde is also coping with unresolved problems with his own father. 1996. The Measured Man RC 46494 by Howard Owen read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes When black residents of a small North Carolina town seek to convert an old slave market into a museum, over the objections of white townspeople, newsman Walker Fann is torn by his loyalties to both factions. As tensions escalate into violence, Fann faces a crisis of conscience that will change his life. Some strong language. 1997. The Ministry of Hope RC 46735 by Roy Heath read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes In Guyana, folk healer Kwaku, down on his luck, moves to the city to seek his fortune as an antiques dealer. His patron, a government minister, uses Kwaku for his own political and personal intrigues. Kwaku eventually learns to adapt to a new life surrounded by corruption. 1997. The Mortal Nuts RC 45934 by Pete Hautman read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes At seventy-three, Axel Speeter has retired from gambling to run a taco stand at the state fair and live in a Motel 6, where he keeps his life savings in coffee cans. Peddling his tacos is curvaceous Carmen, whose ex-con boyfriend has designs on Axel's stash. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Morvern Callar RC 45809 by Alan Warner read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Scottish working girl Morvern Callar awakes one day to find that her live-in boyfriend has killed himself. She stashes the body, avails herself of his savings, and ventures off to the Mediterranean rave scene to party until the money runs out. Callar returns home a changed person. 1995. The Most Wanted RC 46773 by Jacquelyn Mitchard read by Connie Crawford 3 cassettes In alternating chapters, Arley, fourteen, and her lawyer Annie describe how they gained for Arley the right to conjugal visits with her convict husband Dillon LeGrande. But no one is prepared for the frightening events that follow Arley and Dillon's night together. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The New Life RC 45239 by Orhan Pamuk read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Osman, a Turkish student, is dramatically affected by reading a book. He takes to the road with a fellow student in search of her boyfriend, who has disappeared. The couple travel from town to town by bus pursuing the radiant, but elusive, new life promised in the book. 1997. No New Jokes RC 45812 by Steven Bloom read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette The year is 1949 and Izzy, a former boxer and disabled veteran, likes to trade old jokes with other Jewish men at a Brooklyn deli. Their levity masks harsh memories of World War II and the Holocaust, as well as anxieties over the looming war in Korea. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. Novellas and Other Writings RC 44501 by Edith Wharton read by Barbara Caruso 8 cassettes This collection of Wharton's novellas includes Life and I, an autobiographical fragment about her childhood, and A Backward Glance, a more complete account of her friendships and writing career. Her stories, often satirical, depict upper-class American society, a subject she knew intimately. 1990. Offshore RC 46932 by Penelope Fitzgerald read by Vanessa Maroney 1 cassette On the Thames River in London, a small group of people live on several old boats converted into houses. Among them are a male prostitute, an ex-naval officer, an artist, and a young, separated wife with two daughters. Their lives revolve around the tides and the repairs needed to keep their homes afloat. Some strong language. Winner of the 1979 Booker Prize. 1979. The Orchard Keeper RC 45449 by Cormac McCarthy read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes McCarthy set this first novel in rural Tennessee in the 1930s. A bootlegger kills in self-defense and hides the corpse. An old orchard keeper guards this hidden grave. Meanwhile, a youth searches for his missing father and befriends both the bootlegger and the orchard keeper. Although their paths cross, no one reveals all the secrets. Some strong language and some violence. 1965. A Parisian from Kansas RC 46282 by Philippe Tapon read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes Tapon describes his meeting with Darren, an HIV-positive gay American living in Paris, and Darren's wish to have a book written about his life. The author then blends fiction with autobiography, keeping the reader informed of the novel's progress as Darren tells his story. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Peeling the Onion RC 45969 by Wendy Orr read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette After winning a karate championship, seventeen-year-old Anna is hurt in a serious car accident. Before the full extent of her neck and ankle injuries is diagnosed, she endures intense physical pain. Her emotional trauma, from all the changes in her life, is even deeper. Some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Private Confessions RC 45417 by Ingmar Bergman read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette In five separate conversations, Anna confesses her adulterous affair with Tomas, a younger theological student. Her main confidante is her childhood pastor, who counsels her to give up Tomas and stay with her husband. Each confession provides different details of Anna's emotional life. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Prodigal Girl RC 45797 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes At seventeen, Betty Thornton wants to go out with her friends and have fun. The last thing she wants is life on a boring Vermont farm. But her father is shocked by her behavior and sees his old home place as a means of getting his children away from the evils of the city. Betty hopes to escape when Dudley Weston offers marriage, but a tragedy almost ends her life. 1929. The Prophetess RC 46722 by Barbara Wood read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes As the millennium approaches, archaeologist Catherine Alexander discovers six scrolls while searching for the Well of Miriam. After translating the scrolls, she continues her search for the seventh, which will uncover religious revelations that the Catholic Church and other governments want kept secret. 1996. Purple America RC 45434 by Rick Moody read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes When Hex Raitliffe's stepfather abandons Hex's mother, the middle-aged son returns home to care for her. Hex's mission of mercy soon goes awry as he loses control of his life through heavy drinking, in a desultory romance, and under the stress of caring for a parent who is paralyzed. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. A Quiet Life RC 46208 by Kenzaburo Oe read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes The Nobel laureate presents a fictional memoir. Ma-chan, a twenty-year-old woman, records events while at home in Japan as her parents spend six months in California. Ma-chan is responsible for her older, retarded but musically gifted brother Eeyore, whom she dearly loves, and for her younger, more independent student brother. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1990. The Salt Line RC 45485 by Elizabeth Spencer read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes In the aftermath of the 1969 hurricane Camille, former professor Lex Graham settles in a storm-wrecked Mississippi coastal town with his family--and his inherited wealth. As Graham joins in the community restoration effort, an old enmity poses complications. Some strong language. 1984. The Seven League Boots RC 46273 by Albert Murray read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes In The Spyglass Tree (RC 46274), Scooter graduated from college in the 1920s. Now he joins a famous African American jazz band. Traveling across the country, he perfects his talent. He decides to stay in Hollywood to write music, but moves to France before returning to his roots in Alabama. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Silent Cry RC 45460 by Kenzaburo Oe read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes In this allegorical tale by a Nobel Prize-winning author, two Japanese brothers retreat to their ancestral village. The elder, Mitsu, is prostrate after a friend's suicide and the institutionalization of his retarded baby. Takashi, the younger, wants to battle injustice. While learning about the family's past, they discover startling things about themselves. Some descriptions of sex. 1974. The Spyglass Tree RC 46274 by Albert Murray read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Alabama, 1920s. Scooter, the African American student last seen in Train Whistle Guitar (RC 46275), leaves Mobile on a scholarship to the state college. Although homesick, Scooter adjusts to campus life, discovering the local blues scene and perfecting his craft as a musician. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. St. Burl's Obituary RC 46469 by Daniel Akst read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Burl Bennett is an obese, cantankerous obituary writer for a New York newspaper who inadvertently witnesses a mob killing. Fleeing the city, Burl settles in Utah, where his girth increases even more. Alarmed, Burl tackles his weight problem with surgery and returns home a new man in both body and personality. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. The Sweet Everlasting RC 44801 by Judson Mitcham read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Fictional tale of a white man's hardscrabble early years in the racist South following the depression. At age fourteen, he witnesses the torture and killing of his black boyhood friend by a white mob. The horror of that experience dooms him to a dysfunctional life. Strong language and violence. 1996. Toward the End of Time RC 45902 by John Updike read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes In the year 2020 following a nuclear war with China, wealthy retiree Ben Turnbull chronicles a year of his New England country club life. Occupied with romantic dalliances and beset by social chaos and decay, Turnbull struggles with his own physical and spiritual decline. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. Train Whistle Guitar RC 46275 by Albert Murray read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Growing up in the 1920s' deep South is an adventure to Scooter and his friends. Listening to the storytelling of family and friends and the guitar playing of Luzana Cholly encourage Scooter to get out into the world and move up North where there are all sorts of possibilities. Prequel to The Spyglass Tree (RC 46274). Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1974. The Underground Man RC 46055 by Mick Jackson read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Portrays the eccentric, self-absorbed fifth duke of Portland, who devised a network of tunnels beneath his estate in order to conceal his comings and goings. Presents a fictionalized chronicle of the wealthy Victorian hypochondriac's musings on nature, his health, and his confused encounters with life. 1997. The Underpainter RC 45443 by Jane Urquhart read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes In his old age, American painter Austin Fraser remembers his friends and mentors while creating his last work of art. His was an emotionally barren life. His girlfriend Augusta and his best friend, Canadian china painter George Kearns, served in World War I while Fraser stayed home and painted. Fraser's Canadian model and lover, Sara, waited for a commitment that never came. 1997. Visitors RC 46467 by Anita Brookner read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Dorothea May, a wealthy widow for fifteen years, is not pleased when her late husband's family asks her for a favor. She reluctantly agrees to provide a room for the best man in their granddaughter's wedding. Although he and his friends are charmless, distasteful, and rude, their arrival forces Dorothea to reassess her lonely existence. 1997. The Weight of Water RC 45041 by Anita Shreve read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes A photographer ventures with her family to a tiny island off the New Hampshire coast to research an axe murder that happened there in 1873. She learns from a diary the shocking truth about the ancient crime--and realizes that the events leading to the disaster seem to mirror those of her own life. Violence. 1997. When the Sons of Heaven Meet the Daughters of the Earth RC 46484 by Fernanda Eberstadt read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes In this companion to Isaac and His Devils (RC 34437), Isaac Hooker, now twenty-five and a Harvard dropout, leaves New Hampshire to experience New York City. Living hand-to-mouth, Isaac discovers his talent in art. Soon Alfred and Dolly Gebler, wealthy patrons of the arts, begin to accept him into their social milieu. Some strong language. 1997. The Witch of Exmoor RC 45560 by Margaret Drabble read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Frieda Palmer has removed herself to a dilapidated mansion by the sea, and her family is dismayed. Daniel, her son, invites his two sisters and their husbands to his country home to discuss the situation. Although affluent, each would like to inherit Frieda's estate. Dissension ensues, fueled by Frieda. 1996. Your Oasis on Flame Lake RC 45908 by Lorna Landvik read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Lifelong friends Devera and BiDi, both married with children, are anxiously approaching forty. BiDi strives to preserve her girlish figure; Devera carries on an affair with her night-school teacher. When a series of crises strikes their families, the women have to reassess their lives. Strong language. 1997. Gothic After Caroline RC 45789 by Kay Hooper read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Joanna Flynn knows she was lucky to have escaped death twice in one day, but strange dreams have plagued her ever since. Discovering that she resembles a woman who died the same day as her close call, Joanna travels to Oregon to learn what connection she has with the dead Caroline. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Asylum RC 45240 by Patrick McGrath read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Asylum staff psychiatrist Max Raphael is immersed in his work, leaving his comely wife, Stella, to entertain herself with an inmate assigned to maintain the grounds around her house. A psychotic killer, the inpatient eventually escapes from the asylum, and Stella's fateful decision to follow him leads to tragic consequences for all. Descriptions of sex. 1997. Bag of Bones RC 46711 by Stephen King read by Gary Roan 4 cassettes Author Mike Noonan has suffered from writer's block since the sudden death of his wife, Jo. Hoping that the move to their summer house in Maine will ease his nightmares and misery, Mike befriends young Mattie Devore and her three-year-old daughter, Kyra. While helping Mattie fight for custody of Kyra, Mike is plagued by ghosts. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1998. Burning Your Boats: The Collected Short Stories RC 45129 by Angela Carter read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes A collection of bizarre short stories featuring themes and characters from legend and history. In the gothic tale "The Bloody Chamber," a virginal bride recounts the events of her wedding night with her husband, who is likened to the notorious Bluebeard. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. The Gossamer Cord RC 45271 by Philippa Carr read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Violetta Denver tells this tale of her twin sister Dorabella's marriage to Dermot Tregarland and its consequences. Dorabella has always been impulsive, so it was not unusual for her to marry Dermot after a whirlwind courtship. Violetta soon discovers that Dermot hides some secrets, including a previous marriage and the fact that his wife drowned. Then Dorabella disappears, and Dermot commits suicide. Prequel to We'll Meet Again (RC 45272). 1992. The House on the Strand RC 45682 by Daphne du Maurier read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes (Reissue) A young Englishman who is visiting a friend at his old house on the Cornish coast is induced to test a hallucinogenic drug that transports him back to the fourteenth century. He observes the people who lived then and returns many times to find out what happens to them. Descriptions of sex and some violence. 1969. Rose Cottage RC 46199 by Mary Stewart read by Corrie James 2 cassettes In 1947, Kate Herrick returns to Rose Cottage, her childhood home in northern England, to retrieve some of her Gran's belongings and ship them to her in Scotland. But when Kate arrives, she discovers someone else has been there and removed some family mementos. As Kate, a war widow, looks for answers, she finds herself being drawn back into her old community. 1997. Treasures RC 45997 by Jo-Ann Power read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Cat Farrell is left at the altar by her true love, Spencer Lyonns. Now, still humiliated three years later, Cat tries to reenter Victorian society. Unbeknown to her, Spencer is sent by Queen Victoria to find an Egyptian papyrus, which Cat's father is suspected of having stolen. In the process, he tries to regain Cat's confidence and, ultimately, her love. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. We'll Meet Again RC 45272 by Philippa Carr read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Twins Dorabella Tregarland and Violetta Denver live on neighboring estates in Cornwall. As Violetta awaits her fianc‚'s return from World War II, she and Dorabella, assisted by a British captain, turn their mansions into convalescent homes. Then they find themselves involved in kidnapping and treason. Sequel to The Gossamer Cord (RC 45271). 1993. Witchlight RC 46568 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Although Winter Musgrave remembers that she was a successful trader on Wall Street and that she discharged herself from a mental hospital, she can't fill in the blanks. Dead animals appear at her door and objects near her self-destruct. Winter seeks help at a psychic research center to regain her memory and confront what is pursuing her. 1996. Growing Up Allegro RC 45647 by Joseph Machlis read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes In this coming-of-age novel, Danny becomes a famous concert violinist and performs with Ruth, a pianist who is also his lover. Danny betrays her with other women, and himself with drugs. He must decide whether he is sincere about rehabilitation. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Bad Vibes RC 46032 by Alberto Fuguet read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Chile, 1980. Seventeen-year-old Mat¡as Vicu¤a is a wealthy teenager growing up with drugs and rock 'n' roll. The country is struggling with a military siege imposed by dictator Augusto Pinochet. Mat¡as tires of his life, of politics, and of Chile in general. With his family life and country in crisis, Mat¡as decides it's time to grow up. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. Dairy Queen Days RC 46155 by Robert Inman read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Trout Moseley's world is upended when his mother is institutionalized in Atlanta and his preacher father is transferred to his hometown of Moseley, Georgia. There, Trout learns of his family's legacy as town founders and chief employers while he struggles to come to terms with his new life. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Genuine Half-Moon Kid RC 45870 by Michael Williams read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Jay Watson, a South African teenager, was deserted by his grandfather ten years ago. When the older man dies, Jay journeys with nine-year-old Levi Bam and a few other friends to find the wooden box that contains Jay's inheritance. Along the way, the group meets an odd assortment of the dead man's acquaintances. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Jo's Girls: Tomboy Tales of High Adventure, True Grit, and Real Life RC 46097 edited by Christian McEwen read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes The author has gathered nearly forty short stories and memoirs that feature the exuberance and high spirit of girls who do not adhere to expected standards of conduct. Includes works by Toni Morrison, Carson McCullers, Alice Munro, and Simone de Beauvoir. The title honors Jo March, the tomboy of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Joy School RC 45179 by Elizabeth Berg read by Gillian Wilson 2 cassettes In this sequel to Durable Goods (RC 37047), Katie has moved to a new town with her still-aloof father. As she turns thirteen, Katie learns many lessons. Taylor Sinn, a pretty delinquent, may not be as good a friend as Cynthia, a wallflower. Katie thinks she is in love, but Jimmy is ten years older and married. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Keepers of Echowah RC 44883 by Sonny Sammons read by Robert Sams 1 cassette After being orphaned at a young age, twin boys Matty and Patty MacDonald grow up on their eccentric uncle's fifteen-thousand-acre hunting plantation in southern Georgia. The boys come of age as they experience adventure, young love, and, eventually, military training and combat in southeast Asia. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Rats Saw God RC 46176 by Rob Thomas read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Steve York changes from an "A" student to a druggie in danger of failing his senior year. His guidance counselor requires that he write a one-hundred-page paper to receive his diploma on time. In the course of writing, Steve begins to view his life in a different light. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Remnants of the First Earth RC 45315 by Ray A. Young Bear read by Bill Wallace 3 cassettes Companion to Black Eagle Child (RC 36716). The story of a Native American boy's coming-of-age in the 1960s and 1970s on Iowa's hardscrabble Black Eagle Child Settlement. Portrays his struggle to adhere to tribal traditions while living in a white-run school and community. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. The Road to the World's End RC 45694 by Sigurd Hoel read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Young Anders recounts his growing perception of people and the world beyond his Norwegian farm. His childhood description focuses on family ties and agricultural episodes, portraying a remote rural community in the early twentieth century. 1995. Satellite Down RC 46820 by Rob Thomas read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes High school senior Patrick Sheridan has been chosen to be the next reporter for Classroom Direct, a television news show. Patrick moves to Los Angeles with high hopes of becoming a professional reporter only to discover that he was hired strictly for his good looks. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Someone like You RC 47366 by Sarah Dessen read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Quiet Halley has always been grateful to be popular Scarlett's best friend. But at sixteen, Scarlett's world crumbles when the boy she loves is killed and she realizes she is pregnant. While trying to help Scarlett, Halley also works to resolve a dispute with her own mother, a therapist, over a new relationship with a somewhat wild boy. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Summer Sisters RC 46337 by Judy Blume read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Santa Fe sixth-grader Vix is thrilled when new classmate Caitlin asks her to spend the summer with her on Martha's Vineyard. The summers go on for six years, during which Vix falls in love with Bru, an island resident. Now, years later, Caitlin calls to say she is marrying Bru. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Historical The Able McLaughlins RC 45247 by Margaret Wilson read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes After serving in the Civil War, Wully McLaughlin returns to his midwest home and his beloved Chirstie McNair, who has become pregnant against her will. Wully accosts the culprit and banishes him from the town. Wully marries Chirstie and assumes paternity, but the child's father is not yet out of their lives. 1951. An Acquaintance with Darkness RC 46604 by Ann Rinaldi read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Washington, D.C., 1865. Emily Pigbush, orphaned at fourteen, goes to live with her Uncle Valentine, a physician. She is shocked to discover that he and his colleagues rob graves in order to study anatomy. Even more frightening is her realization that the family of her best friend, Annie Surratt, is involved in the assassination of President Lincoln. For senior high and older readers. 1997. After the War RC 45683 by Carol Matas read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette The sole survivor of her Jewish family, fifteen-year-old Ruth is liberated from Buchenwald at the end of World War II. Finding that her Polish home has been taken over by others, Ruth joins a band of refugees intent on emigrating to Palestine. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton RC 46078 by Jane Smiley read by Terry Hayes Sales 4 cassettes At twenty years of age, plain, tomboyish Lidie marries abolitionist Thomas Newton, traveling with him to the Kansas Territory in the 1850s. Prairie life is hard and abolitionists are greatly despised, but Lidie is good with horses--and guns. After Thomas is murdered, Lidie dresses as a man and sets off to find his killer, discovering herself in the process. Some violence. Bestseller 1998. The Allies: An American Family Portrait, Book 6 RC 45517 by Jack Cavanaugh read by John Stratton 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Pioneers (RC 43858), Jesse Morgan's wife, Emily, and daughter Katy, a nurse, are aboard the Lusitania when it is torpedoed by Germans in 1915. Trapped in England, Katy, now with her brother Johnny, a pilot, becomes involved in the war, and they soon find themselves caught behind German lines. 1997. America, America RC 45261 by Elia Kazan read by Livingston Gilbert 1 cassette (Reissue) In 1896, Stavros, a Greek boy from Anatolia, sees the slaughter of his people by the Turks and dreams about freedom and going to America with his American friend, Vartan. 1962. Amistad RC 45847 by Alexs Pate read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes Novel based on the 1997 screenplay about the 1839 mutiny aboard a slave ship bound for the United States. The victims' fate rested with former president John Quincy Adams, who defended their right to freedom before the Supreme Court. Similar books include Mutiny on the Amistad (RC 26238), Echo of Lions (RC 30493), and for children, The Amistad Revolt, 1839 (RC 7916). Bestseller 1997. An Excellent Mystery: A Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC 46311 by Ellis Peters read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes In August 1141, two Benedictine brothers seek refuge at Shrewsbury after their abbey is destroyed in a feud between King Stephen and Empress Maud. Brother Cadfael welcomes the two new monks--one is suffering from an old wound, and the other is unable to speak--but he is uneasy about the relationship between them. 1985. The Anatolian RC 45268 by Elia Kazan read by Edward Blake 4 cassettes (Reissue) Story of Stavros, the Anatolian Greek youth in America, America (RC 45261), now a grown man in New York trying to make it as a merchant-pirate in the world of Oriental rugs. Chronicles the family's adventures and trials as immigrants in the new land they are reluctant to accept. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1982. Appointment with the Squire RC 45985 by Don Davis read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes In 1945, German dictator Adolf Hitler dispatches an agent to assassinate U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Making his way to Georgia by U-boat, the agent awaits an opportunity at Roosevelt's retreat in Warm Springs. An American intelligence officer, however, is on the trail. Violence and strong language. 1995. An Army of Angels: A Novel of Joan of Arc RC 45713 by Pamela Marcantel read by Anne Hancock 6 cassettes This fictional account of the life of St. Joan of Arc, who was burned to death as a martyr before she turned twenty, portrays her as a willful, remarkable woman. The novel begins with the peasant Jehanne's visions, her battles with the English, and her political forays until her death in 1431. 1997. The Battle of the Queens: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 5 RC 38826 by Jean Plaidy read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes (Reissue) The first half of the thirteenth century is dominated by two vindictive queens--Blanche of Castile, queen of France, and Isabella, the widowed queen of England. The two beautiful rulers share an ambition so strong that they will stop at nothing to destroy each other. Sequel to The Prince of Darkness (RD 17908). 1978. Benjamin's Crossing RC 45501 by Jay Parini read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Fictionalized life of early twentieth-century German critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin. Between the two wars Benjamin is part of the wealthy, Jewish intelligentsia in Berlin. The love of Benjamin's life, however, is a Marxist, Asja Lacis, a matter that casts suspicion on his own politics. Escaping to France, Benjamin is safe for a time but eventually makes his way to Spain, where he commits suicide. 1997. Between Earth and Sky RC 45490 by Karen Osborn read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Starting in 1867, Abigail Conklin sends letters about the wagon journey west to her sister Maggie in Virginia. Conklin's family faces adventures and hardships as they settle in New Mexico. An artist, Conklin vividly describes the beauty of the landscape. Her correspondence, which continues until 1930, offers a bridge to her great-great-granddaughter Abigail, who visits New Mexico years later. 1996. The Blue Flower RC 45885 by Penelope Fitzgerald read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Based on the life of the Romantic poet Novalis. In late-eighteenth-century Germany, young Friedrich von Hardenberg falls in love with twelve-year-old Sophie von Khn. Although ignorant and unsophisticated, Sophie soon captures the hearts of the entire family. 1995. A Booke of Days: A Novel of the Crusades RC 46022 by Stephen J. Rivele read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes To atone for sins of the flesh, a French nobleman enlists in the First Crusade to Jerusalem in 1096. He chronicles the "armed pilgrimage" as it degenerates from a noble quest for salvation to a chaotic campaign of savagery and greed. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Booth: A Novel RC 46449 by David Robertson read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes A fictional portrayal of John H. Surratt, the only conspirator in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln who was not killed or executed. Recruited in 1916 to appear in a D.W. Griffith film, Surratt revisits his old diary, which chronicles his involvement in the plot of 1865. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Bride of Texas RC 45312 by Josef Skvorecky read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes The story of European immigrants in the United States during the Civil War. Lida, a beautiful young Czech woman living in Texas, marries a plantation owner's son. Her brother falls in love with a slave woman and joins the Union army. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Bridges at Toko-ri RC 44004 by James A. Michener read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette (Reissue) A bitter novel of the Korean War. Pilot Harry Brubaker of Task Force 77 is sent to bomb and destroy the communist-held bridges at Toko-ri to prevent supplies from being moved to the front lines. Married and the father of two small children, Harry questions why he has to risk his life in a senseless war. 1953. Bront‰ RC 45974 by Glyn Hughes read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes From this fictional account of the Bront‰ family emerge individual portraits of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne; their brother, Branwell; and their father, Patrick, who outlived them all. The author depicts the unhealthy Yorkshire village where the Bront‰s lived in the mid-nineteenth century and how the region's natural beauty and social values influenced the daughters' writing. 1996. Cloudsplitter RC 45966 by Russell Banks read by Jim Zeiger 6 cassettes Fictional account of John Brown's crusade against slavery culminating in his band's raid on the armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. Presented as lengthy letters by Owen Brown, John's son, in response to a history professor's inquiry about the abolitionist forty years after Brown's execution. Bestseller 1998. The Crying for a Vision RC 45301 by Walter Wangerin read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Moves Walking, a Lakota youth born of a woman and a celestial star, must sacrifice his life for his people. He battles the evil Fire Thunder while trying to show his tribe that all creatures are interconnected with Mother Earth and must be respected. Some violence. For high school and older readers. 1994. The Day of the Scorpion: The Raj Quartet, Book 2 RC 45151 by Paul Scott read by Patrick Horgan 4 cassettes (Reissue) Portrays the wretched beauty of India in 1942. With the flames of revolution encircling them, the British in India finally sense that the sun is setting on the empire. Sequel to The Jewel in the Crown (RC 43535). 1978. The Diary of Mattie Spenser RC 45356 by Sandra Dallas read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes A woman finds the diary of her grandmother, Mattie Spenser, an American pioneer. In 1865 Mattie marries in Iowa and heads off to the Colorado prairie. She grows from a simple farm girl into a woman complicated by the harsh life in a sod house, the birth and death of children, and the faithlessness of her beloved husband. 1997. Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur; Warlord Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 46297 by Bernard Cornwell read by George Holmes 4 cassettes In this sequel to The Winter King (RC 46305), warrior Derfel continues the story of King Arthur. Merlin searches for the cauldron that, he believes, will rid Britain of both the Saxons and their allies, the Christians, and restore the old gods. The Christians thus believe that Arthur also is their enemy. But the ruler is occupied by other challenges. Some violence. 1996. Epitaph for Three Women: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 12 RC 40058 by Jean Plaidy read by Pat Gilbert-Read 3 cassettes (Reissue) Superimposes the stories of three women of consequence against the background of Lancastrian England and war-torn France. The women are Katherine of Valois, grieving young widow of Henry V and mother of an infant king-to-be; Joan of Arc, a French peasant; and Eleanor of Gloucester, a passionate and treasonous sorcerer. Sequel to The Star of Lancaster (RC 40057). 1981. Flowers in the Blood RC 45100 by Gay Courter read by Jill Ferris 6 cassettes Based on actual events, this story of Dinah Sassoon recounts effects of her mother's murder on Sassoon's life. In the late 1800s in Calcutta's Jewish community, Sassoon--whose family wealth comes from the opium trade--struggles to overcome the past to find happiness with her second husband and to take control of the family business. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. The Follies of the King: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 8 RC 38827 by Jean Plaidy read by Sally Darling 3 cassettes (Reissue) Focuses on the tragic reign of Edward II. Edward's first act as king is to recall his lover Piers Gaveston, who was banished by Edward's father. Edward's devotion to Gaveston and to other handsome young men after Gaveston's death humiliates his beautiful French wife, Isabella, who eventually becomes one of his most deadly enemies. Sequel to Edward Longshanks (RC 25035). 1982. The Gods Are Thirsty RC 44972 by Tanith Lee read by Jeremy Gage 5 cassettes A tale of the violent outbreak of the French Revolution, as experienced by Camille Desmoulins, deemed "author of the revolution." Amid the tumult of the times, Desmoulins marries and begins a family before he himself falls victim to the "kiss of Madame Guillotine." Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. H.M. Pulham, Esquire RC 46851 by John P. Marquand read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Harry Pulham, in preparation for his twenty-fifth Harvard class reunion, is writing his autobiography, which provides a look at Boston's upper class in the early 1900s. It describes a time when sons of the elite attended the best schools, married the "right" women, and were guaranteed well-paid jobs but, nonetheless, often lived in quiet desperation. 1940. The Heart of the Lion RC 43542 by Jean Plaidy read by Guy Sorel 3 cassettes (Reissue) The dramatic story of Richard the Lion Heart, one of England's most romanticized and strangest kings. Known for both chivalry and cruelty, Richard maintains a cool distance from his elegant wife while suffering torment from his relationships with the king of France, an apparent ally, and the warrior Saladin, an apparent enemy. Sequel to The Revolt of the Eaglets (RC 39110). 1977. A House Divided: Good Earth Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 43659 by Pearl S. Buck read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Sons (RC 37612), Wang Yuan, son of Wang the Tiger, returns home after six years abroad to find his native China in the midst of a peasant rebellion. While his sister dishonors the family with her premarital pregnancy, and his warlord father stubbornly adheres to traditional ways, Wang Yuan tries to restore peace to his family. 1930. House of Glass RC 45832 by Pramoedya Ananta Toer read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes In the final chapter of the Buru quartet, set in the early twentieth century, the struggle for freedom in the Dutch East Indies continues. Police Commissioner Tuan Pangemanann spies on the followers of dissident writer Raden Mas Minke. He comes to admire Minke and is torn between the nationalist movement and loyalty to his Dutch superiors. Sequel to Footsteps (RC 43597). 1992. In the Twilight, in the Evening: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 6 RC 45835 by Lynn and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Dr. Cheney Duvall is in San Francisco with her nurse, Shiloh Irons, hoping to work at St. Francis, a private hospital run by Dr. Baird. Cheney's efficient response to an accident involving Dr. Baird helps her get the job, but her willingness to help patients he considers "unfit" creates conflicts between them. Sequel to Secret Place of Thunder (RC 44907). 1997. It Began in Vauxhall Gardens RC 46963 by Jean Plaidy read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes When her mother dies giving birth, beautiful, illegitimate Melisande is sent to a French convent. When she reaches the age of fifteen, her father, Sir Charles Trevenning, brings her into his household as a companion to his legitimate daughter. Melisande soon learns that many men find her desirable but few can be trusted. 1955. The Jewel in the Crown: The Raj Quartet, Book 1 RC 43535 by Paul Scott read by Norman Barrs 4 cassettes (Reissue) The rape of a young Englishwoman in India in 1942 provides the pivotal incident for an intricate portrait of a land in the grips of violent upheaval. Prequel to Day of the Scorpion (RC 45151). Some violence. 1966. The Journal of Callie Wade RC 43653 by Dawn Miller read by Anne Mullen 2 cassettes The fictional diary of an eighteen-year-old Missouri farm girl, describing her family's trek to California by wagon train in 1859. Her journal conveys the sorrow of leaving home and childhood friends, the perils and privations of the trail, and the hope and courage that sustained the pioneers. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Killer Angels RC 45457 by Michael Shaara read by Michael Kramer 3 cassettes (Reissue) This fictionalized version of the battle of Gettysburg portrays many famous generals such as Lee, Longstreet, and Meade, as well as characters such as Col. Joshua Chamberlain, whose vivid rhetoric inspires his men. Sequel to Jeff Shaara's Gods and Generals (RC 43292). Some strong language. 1974. King and Goddess RC 46815 by Judith Tarr read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Historical fiction set in ancient Egypt, portraying the calculated rise to power of the female "king" Hatshepsut after the death of her husband, the pharaoh. She is aided by Senenmut, who begins his court career as her scribe and eventually becomes her lover. 1996. The King's Secret Matter RC 46442 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes A fictional account of intrigue in the court of the Tudor king Henry VIII. Without a male heir, Henry plots to divorce his first wife, Katharine of Aragon, in order to marry his mistress, Anne Boleyn. Katharine and her daughter Mary are forced apart into exile. 1995. Lady of the Reeds RC 45180 by Pauline Gedge read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Thu, a beautiful, ambitious village girl, meets Hui, a court official, who teaches her skills above her station. Becoming a favorite concubine of the Pharaoh Ramses only makes her aspire to more. But Egyptian court intrigue is a dangerous game. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1994. Land Girls RC 45776 by Angela Huth read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes British urban residents Prue, Agatha, and Stella sign up to be "land girls"--substitute farm workers--during World War II. They work long hours learning animal husbandry and crop cultivation from farmers John and Faith Lawrence and their ailing son, Joe. The three women become lifelong friends but resume very different lives after the war. For senior high and older readers. 1994. The Last Warrior RC 46572 by Suzanne Pierson Ellison read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette When his Apache band surrenders to the army, fourteen-year- old Solito is placed in a Florida school and adopted by a kindly Quaker couple. After killing an intruder in defense of his new family, Solito returns to Arizona to discover his identity and clear his name. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Lost Man's River RC 45903 by Peter Matthiessen read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes In this sequel to Killing Mister Watson (RC 31986), Lucius Watson returns to the Florida Everglades some forty years after the murder in 1910 of his father, E.J. Watson, to learn more about his heritage. Lucius finds that the Watson family story is intertwined with the history of the region. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. A Love Divine RC 45476 by Alexandra Ripley read by Martha Harmon Pardee 5 cassettes This fictional account of the life of Joseph of Arimathea portrays social and political events of biblical times as well as Joseph's life at sea, his love for Sarah, and his efforts to convert the Celts to Christianity. At his meeting with Jesus of Nazareth, Joseph's crippled daughter, Helena, was healed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. The Magician's Wife RC 45585 by Brian Moore read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Emmeline, the beautiful young wife of famous magician Henri Lambert, accompanies her husband to Algeria in 1856. Henri has been asked by emperor Napoleon III to prevent a holy war against France by using his magical powers to intimidate the Muslims. Emmeline is enchanted with the land and people--and with the man in charge, Colonel Deniau. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Magnificent Savages RC 46482 by Fred Mustard Stewart read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes New York City, 1850. Young Justin Savage, the illegitimate son of one of the wealthiest shipowners in America, is sent to China as a cabin boy to learn the trade as well as escape the clutches of his half-brother. For the next fifteen years, Justin becomes a vagabond pirate until he is wealthy enough to return to regain his father's company. Prequel to The Young Savages (RC 46483). Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Mason and Dixon RC 44857 by Thomas Pynchon read by Christopher Walker 5 cassettes A satirical account of the exploits of eighteenth-century Englishmen Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, who set the famed boundary that bears their names. Written in period diction, the story tells of their early ventures and the later survey when they braved the wilderness to divide the American colonies north from south. 1997. Medicine Shield RC 45137 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes White Indian Renno's glee over the British defeat at New Orleans is cut short by the blinding of his son Ta-na, the obvious heir of the Seneca. In desperation, Renno beseeches a mysterious medicine man to restore the boy's sight and preserve his nation. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1996. The Memoirs of Cleopatra RC 45481 by Margaret George read by Martha Harmon Pardee 9 cassettes in 2 containers In this fictionalized autobiography, Cleopatra recalls her life from her earliest memories at age three to her final thoughts before her suicide at thirty-nine. She describes her love for Julius Caesar and later for Anthony, her travels to Rome, and her skillful political dealings. Her accounts also detail the fabulous wealth of the Egyptian court. 1997. Montenegro RC 45871 by Starling Lawrence read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes British covert agent Auberon Harwell arrives in Montenegro on the eve of World War I. At a Serbian village, Harwell falls in love with the wife of the local resistance leader, whose only wish is to send her son to America. Harwell risks grave peril to fulfill his lover's fervent hope. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1997. Murder on the Titanic RC 46478 by Jim Walker read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Morgan Fairfield is returning to America to start his career. On the way to board the Titanic, a dying man implores him to deliver a parcel to the War Department in Washington. Also on the ship is Margaret Hastings, Morgan's ex-girlfriend and true love. When the ship starts sinking, Morgan realizes that only through the grace of God will they survive. 1998. O Beulah Land: The Beulah Quintet, Book 2 RC 39052 by Mary Lee Settle read by John Stratton 3 cassettes (Reissue) On the eve of America's independence, a brave young man blazes a trail deep into the Virginia mountain wilderness, struggling for land and the freedom to build a new settlement called Beulah. Sequel to Prisons (RC 39051). Some strong language. 1956. One of Us RC 46649 by David Freeman read by George Holmes 2 cassettes A fictional exploration of diplomatic intrigue and love in Egypt, ruled by young King Farouk under British tutelage as World War II threatens. Told in alternate sections by Farouk's British tutor, Jimmy Peel, and the British ambassador's beautiful wife, Vera, who captures Farouk's heart. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997. Only the River Runs Free RC 46729 by Bodie and Brock Thoene read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Just as Mad Molly Fahey predicted, it seems a miracle has come to Ballynockanor this Christmas Eve, 1841. Fifteen years earlier, while the lord of the manor lay dying, his son supposedly died in the frozen river. The new landlord made life difficult for the villagers. But now a stranger, Joseph Connor, has crossed the river, and soon hope comes once more to Ballynockanor. 1997. Panther in the Basement RC 46496 by Amos Oz read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette The British are in charge of Palestine in 1947 when a young Jewish boy nicknamed Proffy exchanges Hebrew for English lessons with a British policeman. A companion who spies on him writes "Proffy is a low-down traitor" on the wall of his house, causing Proffy to reevaluate the meanings of words like enemy and traitor. 1995. Passage to Pontefract: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 10 RC 40056 by Jean Plaidy read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Life at court in the tumultuous fourteenth century follows a reckless young king, Richard II, from his unsteady rise to power to his lonely death at the hands of others who want that power. Sequel to The Vow on the Heron (RC 40055). 1981. People of the Mist: The First North Americans, Volume 9 RC 46758 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Sequel to People of the Silence (RC 44626) set in the Algonquin nation of the Chesapeake Bay area about A.D. 1300. Red Knot's murder on the eve of her marriage causes a rift among the clans, rather than the alliance the ceremony would have created. Panther, a reclusive old Indian, must solve the mystery. Descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Pirate's Prize RC 45320 by Venita Helton read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes New Orleans, 1814. When fellow merchant Dominique Youx enters the establishment of Loire Chartier, he is immediately smitten and sets out to win her heart, even to the point of fighting a duel. But a life together must wait, for during the wedding ceremony a startling secret is revealed. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. Pirates RC 45053 by Linda Lael Miller read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Phoebe Turlow, newly divorced and out of a job, decides to take advantage of a "free vacation" in the Caribbean. When she arrives, Phoebe feels she has come home though she has never been here before. But then she gets off her hotel elevator and finds herself back in 1780 in the home of a pirate! Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Prisons: The Beulah Quintet, Book 1 RC 39051 by Mary Lee Settle read by John Stratton 2 cassettes (Reissue) A novel of commitment, betrayal, and ultimate freedom by a recipient of the National Book Award. Based on a true incident in the bloody English Civil War, a story of young men grappling with the question of what they are willing to die for. Prequel to O Beulah Land (RC 39052). Some strong language. 1973. Queen of Swords RC 45613 by Judith Tarr read by Lindsay Ellison 5 cassettes A story of two strong-willed women who live in the kingdom of Jerusalem during the Crusades. Lady Richildis left France in A.D. 1129 to search for her brother, Bertrand. Richildis finds him in service to the future Queen Melisende while a royal marriage is being arranged, so Richildis becomes one of Melisende's ladies-in-waiting. 1997. Red Rose of Anjou: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 13 RC 40059 by Jean Plaidy read by Pat Gilbert-Read 3 cassettes (Reissue) Begins with the events leading up to Margaret of Anjou's marriage to King Henry VI of England and continues with the conflicts during Henry's reign. Henry was reportedly a saintly man and a weak ruler whose mental illness forced Margaret to struggle to save the crown for their son. Sequel to Epitaph for Three Women (RC 40058). 1982. Riding Shotgun RC 45935 by Rita Mae Brown read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Recently widowed Cig Blackwood discovers during a foxhunt that her husband died naked in her sister's bed. Distraught, she is then thrown back in time to 1699 where she lives with her ancestors. She returns to the present with newfound wisdom about love and happiness. Strong language. 1996. The Rifle RC 42723 by Gary Paulsen read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette In 1768 gunsmith Cornish McManus crafts a "sweet" rifle, the masterpiece of his life's work. The story tracks the gun's ownership through more than two hundred years, including the Revolutionary War period. In 1993 a new owner displays the weapon over his mantel, where it accidentally discharges with tragic consequences. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Saint Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC 39058 by Ellis Peters read by Alan Haines 2 cassettes (Reissue) At the annual fair at Shrewsbury Abbey in 1139, a wealthy merchant is murdered. A dangerous suitor immediately begins stalking the merchant's lovely niece, and Brother Cadfael, a sleuthing monk, races to save her from a terrible fate. 1981. The Scarlet Cloak RC 45808 by Jean Plaidy read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes In 1572 Isabella is preparing for her wedding in Spain when English pirates attack and carry her and her gypsy maid to England. Fifteen years later her fianc‚ and his brother, on a secret mission in England, accidentally discover the women. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1957. The Sea of Trees RC 46036 by Yannick Murphy read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes At the close of World War II, twelve-year-old Tian leaves Japanese captivity with her French mother and sister. They journey to Shanghai and to Saigon in search of Tian's Chinese father, who disappeared in the war. Ultimately, Tian lands in America in search of a stable life. Strong language and violence. 1997. The Secret Book of Grazia dei Rossi RC 46265 by Jacqueline Park read by Janis Gray 5 cassettes A scholar and a scribe with only words to leave to her son, Grazia writes a memoir for Danilo to explain his heritage and to reveal secrets of the heart. Grazia is from a wealthy Jewish family in Renaissance Italy, but she falls in love with a Christian nobleman. Her dilemma is whether to convert to marry her beau or remain loyal to family duty. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Show Boat RC 45882 by Edna Ferber read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes (Reissue) Account of a family that lived on a Mississippi River showboat in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Traces the fortunes of Captain Hawks's daughter Magnolia, who marries a gambler and leaves the troupe, and her daughter Kim, who becomes a singer on the New York stage. First published in 1926; updated introduction by Miles Kreuger. 1994. The Star of Lancaster: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 11 RC 40057 by Jean Plaidy read by Alan Haines 3 cassettes (Reissue) Charts the romance and marriage of Mary de Bohun and Henry IV and the birth of their children. While Henry IV battles to hold onto the land he has inherited and the throne he has seized, his son, Harry, pursues a series of wild misadventures. Sequel to The Passage to Pontefract (RC 40056). 1981. Texaco RC 45807 by Patrick Chamoiseau read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Marie-Sophie Laborieux tells about her life and that of her father, Esternome, who was born a slave on the island of Martinique nearly 150 years ago. She describes the founding of the shantytown, Texaco, among the pipelines of the oil company and defends the town's existence against urban development plans that would destroy it. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. Winner of France's Prix Goncourt. 1992. To Lie with Lions: The House of Niccol•, Volume 6 RC 45864 by Dorothy Dunnett read by Gordon Gould 6 cassettes In the sixth segment of the House of Niccol• series, Nicholas de Fleury marries the scheming Gelis van Borselen. The couple begin a power struggle that leads Nicholas to kidnap their young son, Jordan. Nicholas continues his political manipulations, advising both the duke of Burgundy and the Scottish king James III. Sequel to The Unicorn Hunt (RC 39250). Some violence and some strong language. 1995. Toward the Sunrising: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 4 RC 44908 by Lynn and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes When Shiloh Irons, Cheney Duvall's nurse, decides to go to Charleston, Cheney goes along to check on her father's business. But Charleston is in the throes of Reconstruction, and they find their lives in danger. Sequel to A City Not Forsaken (RC 42412). 1996. Tread upon the Lion: The Liberty Bell, Book 3 RC 45139 by Gilbert Morris read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes New England, 1776. This sequel to Song in a Strange Land (RC 44480) continues the story of the Bradfords and the Gordons. Clive Gordon, a Tory, falls in love with Katherine Yancy as he helps care for her father and uncle, who are aboard a prison ship. Meanwhile, Clive's patriot uncle, Daniel Bradford, becomes involved in a struggle to save his adopted son, Matthew, from the boy's real father, Sir Leo Rochester. 1996. Tusk and Stone RC 45695 by Malcolm Bosse read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Seventh-century India is a tumultuous place. Arjun, a boy approaching manhood, tells how his caravan is attacked and he avoids death only to find himself sold into the army. He then develops a special bond with Gandiva, the elephant he is trained to handle. As a soldier, Arjun gains fame, but the glory does not last long. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Until the End RC 44412 by Harold Coyle read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Virginia, 1863. After two years of fighting on opposite sides during the Civil War, brothers James and Kevin Bannon are tired and fatalistic about their future. Yet James, a Virginia regiment private, and Kevin, a New Jersey regiment captain, along with the women they love resolve to carry out their commitments to ideals and country. Sequel to Look Away (RC 44411). Some strong language. 1996. The Upstart RC 46701 by Catherine Cookson read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes England, 1898. Samuel Fairbrother is a successful cobbler with factories and stores across the country. Determined to move up in the world, Samuel buys a mansion complete with servants. The educated butler, Maitland, becomes indispensable to the family. As the children grow up and leave home, the eldest daughter Janet remains and falls in love with the lowly servant, Maitland. 1996. The Virgin in the Ice: The Sixth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC 45828 by Ellis Peters read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Twelfth-century Shropshire was a hotbed of crime; this is the sixth medieval mystery solved by Brother Cadfael. This time he has to travel some distance from his Shrewsbury monastery, through countryside made dangerous by civil war, in search of two missing wards of the order. 1982. The Vow on the Heron: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 9 RC 40055 by Jean Plaidy read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Focuses on King Edward III and the beginnings of the bloody Hundred Years' War brought about in part by the young English monarch. Detailed account of Edward's relationships with his devoted wife, Philippa, and their children. Sequel to The Follies of the King (RC 38827). 1980. The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur; Warlord Chronicles, Volume 1 RC 46305 by Bernard Cornwell read by George Holmes 4 cassettes In this prequel to Enemy of God (RC 46297), the orphan Derfel tells the story of how King Arthur unified England. In Dark Age Britain, native kings fight amongst themselves as well as against the Irish, Scots, and Saxons; and Druids vie with Christians for followers. Into this melee Arthur comes advocating internal peace and unity against foreign invaders. Some violence. 1995. Zanouba RC 45838 by Out el Kouloub read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Originally published in French in 1947, this novel depicts Muslim middle-class family life in Cairo around 1900. In recounting the problems of sixteen-year-old Zanouba's arranged marriage to an unsuitable man and her subsequent divorce, many traditions and customs are described. The portrayal of Zanouba's second marriage, as the younger wife in a harem, reveals some of the difficulties facing women in that status. 1996. Human Relationships About a Boy RC 46225 by Nick Hornby read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Wealthy lothario Will Lightman poses as a single father in order to meet attractive single mothers. His deception, however, goes awry when he becomes emotionally involved with a suicidal woman and her troubled twelve-year-old son. Strong language. Bestseller 1998. Altered States RC 45385 by Anita Brookner read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Staid, middle-aged solicitor Alan Sherwood broods about his past while on vacation. Torn by the death of his wife and his love for the heartless Sarah, Alan seeks for meaning in his life. 1996. Animal Husbandry RC 45756 by Laura Zigman read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Jane Goodall, who books guests for a talk show, is swept off her feet by Ray Brown, the show's young executive producer. When he dumps her, Jane frantically tries to make sense of his behavior and ends up creating the "old-cow, new-cow" theory of relationships. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Anita and Me RC 45408 by Meera Syal read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Meena Kumar is a nine-year-old girl whose family has settled in a British mining village in the 1960s. Desperate to fit in with her schoolmates, Meena develops a friendship with Anita, an older girl. The pair's mischievous exploits and Meena's rejection of her Punjabi roots worry her family as they, too, struggle for acceptance. Some strong language. 1996. Audrey Hepburn's Neck RC 45504 by Alan Brown read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Twenty-three-year-old cartoonist Toshi Okamoto has been in love with all things American since he was nine, when he first saw an Audrey Hepburn movie. In Tokyo, Toshi tries to act Western and dates only American women. Toshi also struggles to come to terms with his parents' divorce. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Bone Dance RC 46258 by Martha Brooks read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Sinclair unexpectedly inherits some land in Manitoba from her unknown father. Lonny LaFreniŠre believes the property should be his and resents that his stepfather sold the family heritage. At first leery of each other, both Native American teenagers find something they need on Medicine Bluff. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood RC 45768 by Rebecca Wells read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes At forty, Sidda Walker is a famous theater director whose life spirals downward after a New York Times interview implies that her mother, Vivi, was a child abuser. Vivi immediately disowns Sidda, but the Ya-Yas, Vivi's longtime friends, intervene. Sequel to Little Altars Everywhere (RC 36350). Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Doing Time: Notes from the Undergrad RC 46694 by Rob Thomas read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Nine students describe the community-service requirement at Robert E. Lee High School and relate how their volunteer time has changed their lives. One learns what confidential is supposed to mean, another begins to understand his heritage, and a food worker finds out where Gramma gets her groceries for Thanksgiving. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Drifters RC 46313 by James A. Michener read by Dan Bloom 6 cassettes A hedonistic adventure tale of six American runaways who meander through Europe and Africa during the turbulent 1960s. Each of the troubled travelers is on a personal quest to escape the futures ordained by their pasts through sex, drugs, and new experiences. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1971. Flyers RC 46678 by Daniel Hayes read by John Polk 2 cassettes Best friends Gabe and Bo are making a science fiction film, Green Guy Gets Therapy, as a summer project. While filming, Gabe and his friends notice strange events, especially at a neighbor's supposedly empty house. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. For Kings and Planets RC 47086 by Ethan Canin read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes When Orno Tarcher arrives at Columbia University, New York, from Missouri, the first student he meets is Marshall Emerson. Marshall dazzles Orno with his cosmopolitan ways and photographic memory, but Orno sees his dark side when he spends Thanksgiving day with the Emerson family. The relationship becomes more complex when Orno falls in love with Marshall's sister Simone. Bestseller 1998. Here on Earth RC 45717 by Alice Hoffman read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes After nineteen happily married years in California, March Murray returns to her hometown in New England for a funeral with her fifteen-year-old daughter in tow. Meeting her childhood love, Hollis, the orphan her father had taken in, March realizes she still loves him. Abandoning her husband, March moves into Hollis's house but learns he is not the same boy she once adored. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Identity RC 46357 by Milan Kundera read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Longtime lovers, Jean-Marc and Chantal, complicate their relationship through a series of misperceptions and failure to communicate. Jean-Marc's misguided attempt to bolster Chantal's ego through anonymous notes of admiration backfires. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Love Invents Us RC 45372 by Amy Bloom read by Mary Kane 1 cassette Elizabeth's parents do not find her very attractive as a child, and she does not fit in with her peer group. But a wealthy furrier enjoys draping her in furs and indulging her with chocolates, and she attracts unsuitable men who find her appealing for their own reasons. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Mercy of a Rude Stream, Volume 3: From Bondage RC 45336 by Henry Roth read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes Ira Stigman, eighty-nine years old, reminisces about his life in the bohemian literary world of 1920s Manhattan. Stigman begins an affair with an English professor, Edith Welles, who is also having an affair with his best friend, Larry. Sequel to A Diving Rock on the Hudson (RC 41022). Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. My Father's Scar RC 44798 by Michael Cart read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Andy Logan had been different from other children. He was obese and brilliant and a disappointment to his abusive, alcoholic father. With the help of a few people he can call friends, Andy begins to mature and to appreciate his differences, mentally and sexually. In college, Andy acknowledges his homosexuality. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Our Noise RC 45607 by Jeff Gomez read by Randy Wieck 3 cassettes In the small town of Kitty, Virginia, young adults struggle to find their identities. Mark, Steve, and Gary's local band is on the verge of making it to the big time. Longtime lovers Craig and Ashley need a change. Chipp and Randy try to launch a new magazine, and rejected Eileen ends up staying in town after her car breaks down. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Over What Hill? (Notes from the Pasture) RC 45171 by Effie Leland Wilder read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette The author, an eighty-six-year-old resident of a nursing home, continues the journal of Hattie McNair. McNair conveys tiny episodes in the lives of the residents of FairAcres Home. She provides a peek at a budding romance between two residents and interactions with neighbors "on the outside." Sequel to Out to Pasture (RC 41559). 1996. Paradise RC 46272 by Toni Morrison read by Peter Jay Fernandez 3 cassettes In 1976, nine men from an African American town in Oklahoma assault a former convent, the refuge of four female outcasts. The multilayered stories of the women, men, and town culminate in this attack, intended to purge and protect the community. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1997. Part of the Furniture RC 46189 by Mary Wesley read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Young Juno Marlowe has always been neglected by her family, treated as "part of the furniture." Caught in an air raid in war-torn London, she is rescued by a dying man. She promises to deliver a mysterious letter to her rescuer's father, Robert Copplestone, and finds new acceptance within his family. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. A Patchwork Planet RC 46222 by Anne Tyler read by John Polk 2 cassettes Thirty-year-old Barnaby Gaitlin is the black sheep of his genteel Baltimore family, who attribute their successes to advice from a series of angels. After a youth of petty crime, Barnaby now works for Rent-a-Back doing chores for elderly people. On the train to visit his young daughter, Barnaby thinks he has finally met his own angel. Bestseller 1998. Patty Jane's House of Curl RC 46229 by Lorna Landvik read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Patty Jane's brand-new marriage to handsome Thor falls apart when he can't handle her pregnancy. He vanishes, and Patty Jane raises their daughter, Nora, with the help of her sister, Harriet; Thor's mother; and the clients of Patty Jane's Minnesota beauty parlor. Meanwhile, Harriet's own storybook romance to a tiny millionaire ends in tragedy. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Poisonwood Bible RC 46882 by Barbara Kingsolver read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes An American missionary family lands in the village of Kilanga in the Congo in 1959, and the cultural confrontation begins immediately. The mother and four daughters react to their new environment, the villagers respond to their new preacher, and the family dynamics change. All of this is intensified by the Congo's own political turmoil. Bestseller 1998. Salt Dancers RC 44996 by Ursula Hegi read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Julia returns home to Spokane, having fled across country to escape memories of her childhood with an alcoholic father. She now seeks to disarm the secrets of the past so they cannot hurt her unborn daughter. Strong language and violence. 1995. Scattered Seed RC 42894 by Maisie Mosco read by Barbara Rappaport 4 cassettes This sequel to Almonds and Raisins (RC 37489) finds the Sandberg and Moritz families in England in the late 1930s. The two Jewish families, who have long shared a close bond, must now face a world war and modern forces that threaten to sunder some of their children from family and faith. 1980. The Secret RC 46372 by Cynthia Victor read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Miranda is an adoring wife and encourages Stephen's attempt to write an action adventure novel. But Stephen is tired of Miranda so when his books become bestsellers, he finds a way to fake his own death and take all their money. Desperate and broke, Miranda is forced to try a daring plan. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Singing in the Comeback Choir RC 45848 by Bebe Moore Campbell read by Robin Miles 3 cassettes Lindy Walker gave up a singing career to care for her granddaughter, Maxine McCoy. Now Maxine is married and a successful African American television producer, and it is Lindy who needs help. When Maxine returns to her old Philadelphia neighborhood, she encourages Lindy to sing again. But unexpectedly, Maxine also finds redemption in her roots. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Snow in August RC 45815 by Pete Hamill read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Brooklyn, 1947. Eleven-year-old Irish Catholic Michael Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsh, a refugee from Prague, become friends. Michael teaches the rabbi about America and baseball, and Judah teaches the boy Yiddish phrases. When religious prejudice sweeps the community, Michael faces a difficult choice between his neighbors and his principles. Some strong language. Bestseller 1997. So Good RC 44346 by Venise Berry read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Three African American women in Washington, D.C., struggle to make stable lives. Lisa, a vivacious Ph.D. student, falls for Walter, who pursues a risky lifestyle. Unhappily married Danielle consorts with a younger man at work. Sundi is on a collision course with her prim Nigerian husband. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Soulfire RC 46491 by Lorri Hewett read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette Teenager Todd Williams's older brother Marcus runs with a gang in their Denver neighborhood. When their cousin Ezekiel tries to stop another cousin, Tommy, from joining Marcus's gang, both are shot. Hoping to avoid following in his brother's footsteps, Todd learns to rely on himself. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Special Relationship RC 45206 by Robyn Sisman read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Annie Paxford's son Tom enters Oxford, where he discovers that his biological father is the current American presidential candidate, Jordan Hope. When Tom leaves school to confront Hope, Annie decides to follow and risk everything by facing her past lover. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Sweet Fifteen RC 43655 by Diane Gonzales Bertrand read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes Stefanie Bonilla should celebrate her quincea¤era soon, but her father died recently, and her mother doesn't understand that Stefanie doesn't want a party for her fifteenth birthday. Rita, the seamstress making Stefanie's dress, helps Stefanie and her family come to grips with their loss. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Switcheroo RC 46191 by Olivia Goldsmith read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Now that her twins are off to college, forty-year-old Sylvie plans to put some romance back in her marriage. But her husband, Bob, has found his own adventure--with Marla, a bimbo and a dead ringer for a much younger Sylvie. Instead of confronting Bob, Sylvie undergoes plastic surgery, and she and Marla secretly trade places. Some strong language. 1998. These Are the Rules RC 46949 by Paul Many read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Colm, who will be a senior next year, is spending the summer at his family's lakeside cottage with his mother and twin siblings. His father is staying in town now that he has left Colm's mother. Colm expects to be bored, yet he learns to drive, attempts to swim across the lake, and finds himself pondering the mystery of girls. For senior high readers. 1997. Too Soon for Jeff RC 46373 by Marilyn Reynolds read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Jeff Browning, seventeen, and Christy Calderon, sixteen, have been dating for seventeen months. Jeff feels tied down and plans to break up with Christy, but his plans are thwarted when Christy announces she is four months pregnant. Jeff wants her to have an abortion, but she refuses. As they are forced to work out feelings about being parents, they learn some valuable lessons. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Tribes of Palos Verdes RC 45459 by Joy Nicholson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette When fourteen-year-old twins Medina and Jim Mason move to California from the Midwest, their father, a heart surgeon to the stars, thrives while their mother develops an eating disorder. Jim quickly joins the teen culture of drugs and alcohol while Medina is ostracized. As their parents' marriage fails, the twins turn to surfing. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. The True Life Story of Isobel Roundtree RC 46171 by Kathleen Wallace King read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Perky and resilient, Isobel tells what happened in 1963 when she was ten. Her pretty red-haired mother runs off to try her luck as a singer, leaving Isobel's father to run his hog farm. Isobel finds a housekeeper, the tall good-natured Emma. When Isobel's mother returns, a sequence of disruption and destruction begins. Some strong language. 1993. The Twelfth Angel RC 45896 by Og Mandino read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette After his wife and son are killed in a car wreck, computer tycoon John Harding is at the brink of suicide. Then an old buddy persuades him to coach a Little League team, where he meets Timothy, a mediocre athlete with lots of heart. Together, Harding and Timothy overcome adversities and find new meaning in life. Some strong language. 1993. The Unfastened Heart RC 43649 by Lane von Herzen read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes Twelve years after her husband abandoned her, Anna de la Senda "lives for love" as a mystical healer of forlorn women. Then she finds herself in a troubled romance and her daughter pregnant by an estranged boyfriend. All seems lost, until Anna's clients come to the rescue. Sequel to Copper Crown (RC 35965). 1994. What Looks like Crazy on an Ordinary Day RC 46770 by Pearl Cleage read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Ava had long ago traded her small-town life in Idlewild, Michigan, to be part of the successful crowd in Atlanta. Now, newly diagnosed with HIV, Ava has returned to Idlewild for a short visit. Soon caught up in her sister's good deeds, Ava slowly realizes she's falling in love with a much-changed family friend they had called Wild Eddie. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. When the World Was Steady RC 45386 by Claire Messud read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Two middle-aged sisters try to find happiness in their lives. Emily married and moved to Australia when she was twenty. Now, at forty-seven, she finds herself divorced and alone. Virginia remains in London with their mother. Each woman engages in a separate quest to come to terms with her identity. Some strong language. 1994. Where Love Goes RC 45796 by Joyce Maynard read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Claire, mother of two and nearly forty, is recently divorced and searching for love. Claire eventually finds a perfect partner in Tim, who is also divorced and has a daughter. Bringing their families together, though, proves problematic for the children. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Where the Heart Is RC 47380 by Billie Letts read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Novalee Nation is seventeen and seven months pregnant when her boyfriend abandons her at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma. While living in the store, Novalee befriends many of the town's quirky residents who help her out after her baby is born. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Whirligig RC 46874 by Paul Fleischman read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Brent Bishop tries to kill himself by driving drunk but causes the death of a teenage girl instead. The dead girl's mother asks him, as restitution, to make four whirligigs with her daughter's face on them and to place them in the four corners of the country. During his summer of travel, Bishop finds that someone in each region takes comfort from the sight of his whirligig. For senior high and older readers. 1998. A Widow for One Year RC 46127 by John Irving read by Annie Wauters 5 cassettes Ruth Cole, who will become a well-known author, is four in the summer of 1958 when events that define her future occur. Her parents are divorcing; her mother, Marion, has an affair with sixteen-year-old Eddie O'Hare, who reminds her of one of her two dead sons; and her father continues to tell stories. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Wonders of the West RC 44428 by Kate Braverman read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Seventeen-year-old Jordan Lerner relives the journey she took with her mother when they left their New Jersey home and headed for Los Angeles and the "wonders of the West." Along the way mother and daughter pawn their valuables, brave the elements, and sleep nights in their convertible. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. The Year of the Flood RC 45691 by Eduardo Mendoza read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Set in Spain in the 1950s, this is a tale of thwarted love. A mother superior approaches a wealthy landowner, who is a debonair womanizer, to request financial aid for her order. Their mutual attraction is stronger than either anticipated, but the nun is prevented from keeping an assignation when she is kidnapped by rebels. 1992. Humor Adrian Mole: The Lost Years RC 46669 by Sue Townsend read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Intermittent diary entries covering ages eighteen to twenty- five record a British youth's attempts to find the right job and a place to live. Adrian fancies himself an author, but his novel, written all in consonants, is rejected by publishers. Companion to The Adrian Mole Diaries (RC 46651). Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Apocryphal Tales RC 45851 by Karel apek read by Ed Blake 1 cassette Humorous short stories written by one of Czechoslovakia's leading novelists and playwrights during the 1920s and 1930s. apek, who died in 1938, views European history and mythology from the perspective of his times in order to highlight social and political concerns. 1997. Barney's Version: With Footnotes and an Afterword by Michael Panofsky RC 45462 by Mordecai Richler read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Barney Panofsky, upset by comments about him in his friend Terry McIver's autobiography, writes an account of his own wasted life. Barney tells of his youth spent in Paris in the 1950s; his passions for wine, women--he had three wives--and hockey; and his company, Totally Unnecessary Productions. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Bridget Jones's Diary RC 46267 by Helen Fielding read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes Despite a long list of resolutions, British Bridget Jones's year gets off to "an exceptionally bad start" when her parents try to fix up their thirtyish dateless daughter with their friends' unappealing divorced son. But all is not lost--it appears that Bridget's crush on her boss is developing into a two-sided flirtation. Strong language. Bestseller 1996. The Code of the Woosters RC 45262 by P. G. Wodehouse read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Bertie Wooster, with the able assistance of Jeeves, once again obeys the Wooster code by helping his friend Gussie Pink-Nottle out of a tangle with his future father-in-law. 1938. The Gun Seller RC 46294 by Hugh Laurie read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes When former British army officer Thomas Lang is offered a contract to assassinate a business tycoon, he declines the job and sets out to warn the imperiled man. As Lang's mission of mercy runs him afoul of arms dealers and spies, he resorts to some innovative and zany measures to survive. Strong language and violence. 1996. Mona in the Promised Land RC 44923 by Gish Jen read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes In 1968, Helen and Ralph Chang, from Typical American (RC 34180), move the family to a liberal and posh suburb. They want the kids to be Americanized, but do not expect the wild turn of events funny and flippant Mona goes through. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. No Time for Sergeants RC 45406 by Mac Hyman read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Life changes drastically for Georgia hillbilly Will Stockdale after he is inducted into the air force. The harder Sergeant King tries to regiment the enthusiastic recruit into the military mind-set, the more his efforts are confounded. Stockdale's humorous escapades are outlandish. 1954. Pest Control RC 45303 by Bill Fitzhugh read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Bob Dillon's dream is to perfect his natural pest-control method. When he quits his exterminator job and tries to make it on his own, Bob is mistaken for a hit man and inadvertently gains a worldwide reputation. Strong language and violence. 1996. Welcome to the Monkey House RC 46605 by Kurt Vonnegut read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes A retrospective collection of humorous and satirical short stories written between 1950 and 1968. In the title piece-- set in the future--sex is illegal because of overpopulation; in "The Long Walk to Forever"--originally titled "Hell to Get Along With"--the author describes his courtship of his future wife. Some strong language. 1968. The Wishbones RC 45771 by Tom Perrotta read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes At thirty-one, Dave Raymond lives at home and plays guitar with the Wishbones, a New Jersey wedding band. When Dave proposes marriage to his longtime sweetheart and she accepts, his life goes into turmoil. After a series of zany misadventures with the band, Dave finally ties the knot. Strong language. 1997. Wobegon Boy RC 45161 by Garrison Keillor read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes John Tollefson leaves his stolid Lutheran hometown of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, to operate a college radio station in New York state. He finds romance, wins awards, and lives a carefree life but feels a sense of restlessness and ennui. When his father dies, John returns home to rediscover old friends and family. Bestseller 1997. Legal Themes Another City, Not My Own: A Novel in the Form of a Memoir RC 45552 by Dominick Dunne read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Using his alter ego, Gus Bailey, to tell the tale, Dunne interweaves an account of O.J. Simpson's trial with the personal struggles Gus undergoes as he deals with his own mortality. By day Gus attends the trial and in the evening attends lavish parties where he meets celebrities and rehashes the day's events. Strong language. Bestseller 1997. A Case of Rape RC 45349 by Chester Himes read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Written in 1956 and first published in 1963. An American socialite dies under suspicious circumstances in a Paris hotel room. The four African American men who were also in the room are tried for rape and murder. The trial for this apparently clear-cut crime becomes a racially driven travesty of justice. Some strong language. 1994. The Case of the Drowsy Mosquito RC 45586 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Perry Mason is embroiled in litigation over a mining company. His client Banning Clarke, prospector-turned-mining-executive, wants to regain controlling stock in the firm, but some will stop at nothing to see that he fails. A Perry Mason mystery. 1943. The Case of the Fenced-In Woman RC 45738 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) Perry Mason becomes enmeshed in a bitter divorce and property dispute when Morely Eden and Vivian Carson end up as coinhabitants of a house that is divided by a barbed wire fence through the living room. The strange case takes a more sinister twist when a dead body is found in the house. A Perry Mason mystery. 1972. The Case of the Mythical Monkeys RC 46068 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) A famous author hires an attractive young secretary, Gladys; sends her on a free ski weekend; and gives her explicit directions for a return shortcut. When Gladys is lost, she finds refuge in a cabin but confronts a corpse. She goes to Perry Mason for help. 1959. High Crimes RC 46358 by Joseph Finder read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes When the FBI tries to arrest Tom Chapman, his wife, Claire Heller, a Harvard law professor, learns that Tom is really army sergeant Ron Kubik, a fugitive for thirteen years. Claire defends her husband at his court-martial because she is determined to know the truth about him. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1998. The House Gun RC 46196 by Nadine Gordimer read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Harald and Claudia Lindgard--a professional, middle-aged South African couple--have their lives shattered when their son Duncan, in a crime of passion, murders a friend. The trial raises the question whether a violent society provokes violence, especially in view of the decades of repression and state brutality under apartheid. 1998. Rumpole and the Angel of Death RC 46290 by John Mortimer read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Six mysteries featuring Horace Rumpole. In one case, Rumpole defends an animal-rights activist who clashes with fox hunters. In another a doctor is accused of hastening the end of an Alzheimer's patient. And "She Who Must Be Obeyed," i.e., Hilda Rumpole, recounts his defense of a young boy charged with using a golf club to beat his father to death. 1995. The Testament RC 47382 by John Grisham read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Billionaire Troy Phelan surprises his legal heirs by leaving his entire estate to an illegitimate daughter, Rachel Lane. Because she is a missionary living somewhere on the Brazil-Bolivia border, lawyer Nate O'Riley's immediate problem is to find her and inform her of the inheritance. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Literature And Quiet Flows the Don RC 45866 by Mikhail Sholokhov read by Ed Blake 4 cassettes (Reissue) Centered around Gregor Melekhov, a young Cossack, this is the story of a Don Cossack village from the Bolshevik Revolution through the First World War and the Civil War between Russia's Red and White armies. Prequel to The Don Flows Home to the Sea (RD 14834). Violence and strong language. 1934. The Complete Stories RC 46132 by Franz Kafka read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Twenty of Kafka's longer stories make up most of this collection, followed by fifty-five short stories and sketches. Included are all the stories published during his lifetime (1883-1924) and several others selected from his literary estate. 1971. Delta Wedding RC 42722 by Eudora Welty read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes (Reissue) A quiet novel celebrating a large Southern family. In September 1923, nine-year-old Laura travels to her cousin's wedding in the Mississippi delta. Laura is glad to be enveloped by the family because her mother has recently died. She enjoys the boys' wildness, the girls' companionship, and her aunts' and uncles' strong love. 1946. The Don Flows Home to the Sea RC 46675 by Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sholokhov read by Edward Blake 5 cassettes (Reissue) An earthy epic of Cossack life during the Revolution traces the fortunes and misfortunes of the Cossacks in their grim battles with the Reds and the Whites. Sequel to And Quiet Flows the Don (RC 45866). The author was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize for Literature. 1940. Mosquitoes RC 45909 by William Faulkner read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes Chronicles a New Orleans boating excursion and the interactions among its motley array of passengers. Depicts the romance, hostility, and conflicts that arise among the high-spirited group during their voyage. 1955. Novels and Stories RC 45243 by Zora Neale Hurston read by Gail Nelson 7 cassettes Four novels and nine short stories by the noted Harlem Renaissance novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist. Includes Jonah's Gourd Vine, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Moses, Man of the Mountain, and Seraph on the Suwanee. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Sapphira and the Slave Girl RC 45259 by Willa Cather read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In the period prior to the Civil War, Sapphira Colbert develops an irrational jealousy of one of her house servants, Nancy. Henry Colbert, Sapphira's husband, is fond of Nancy and doesn't take the matter seriously. Their daughter Rachel, however, decides to take matters into her own hands. Her decision changes Nancy's life forever. Some strong language. 1940. Scenes of Clerical Life RC 45862 by George Eliot read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Stories first published in 1857 portray the lives of three nineteenth-century clergymen in England. The writings depict the humor and pathos of people engaged in ordinary events and everyday duties. The author highlights the moral dimension in society with the view that "the first condition of human goodness is something to love." 1988. Three Novels: Molloy; Malone Dies; The Unnamable RC 45531 by Samuel Beckett read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Interior monologs whose theme is expressed in the stream of consciousness of The Unnamable: "I can't go on; I'll go on." Molloy sets off to visit his mother and ends up in a ditch; Moran goes to find him. Malone, looking to pass the time on his deathbed, decides to tell himself stories, compile a list of his possessions, and describe his own death as it happens. 1958. Tobacco Road RC 46240 by Erskine Caldwell read by David Palmer 1 cassette (Reissue) The famous saga, first published in 1932, of Jeeter Lester and his shiftless family. Their ribald adventures along Tobacco Road, once a flourishing plantation, attract a lusty preacher, Sister Bessie. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Medical Themes Miracle Cure RC 47249 by Michael Palmer read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Cardiologist Brian Holbrook lost his job when his addiction to pain killers was discovered. Now that he is clean, he joins a team that is testing a new drug. Although he initially pushes to get the medication prescribed for his ailing father, Holbrook soon becomes suspicious about the trials. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Mount Misery RC 45142 by Samuel Shem read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Companion to The House of God (RC14289). A psychiatrist portrays his profession in this story about a medical resident's psychiatric training. The student rotates among the wards of Mount Misery hospital. He learns the complexities of the practice from staff who are themselves disturbed in various ways. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Toxin RC 46224 by Robin Cook read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Dr. Kim Reggis, a cardiac surgeon, ruminates about the merger of his hospital with a cost-cutting medical corporation. When his daughter contracts E. coli poisoning after eating an undercooked hamburger, Reggis is infuriated that the new administration considers lifesaving tests too costly. He begins a clandestine investigation of the meat industry. Bestseller 1998. Various Antidotes: Stories RC 43226 by Joanna Scott read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Eleven short stories involving real and imaginary figures from science and medicine with the myths and theories of their particular times. Two of the real characters are William Burke, who was hanged for selling the bodies of his murder victims to an anatomy professor, and Dorothea Dix, who sought humane treatment for the insane. 1994. Mystery and Detective All Shot Up RC 46168 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 1 cassette In the course of probing a series of street killings, detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones encounter a female-impersonating dancer, a gypsy fortune teller, and other interesting types as they hone in on the culprits. Originally published in 1969 titled Don't Play with Death. Strong language and violence. 1996. All through the Night RC 46911 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Roy Avers 1 cassette It has been seven years since Sondra Lewis left her newborn baby in front of a church; simultaneously Lenny Centino was stealing a chalice from it. Now as amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan tries to help the church's priest and nuns save their afterschool haven, she uncovers a connection between those events and a child at the center. Bestseller 1998. An Excellent Mystery: A Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC 46311 by Ellis Peters read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes In August 1141, two Benedictine brothers seek refuge at Shrewsbury after their abbey is destroyed in a feud between King Stephen and Empress Maud. Brother Cadfael welcomes the two new monks--one is suffering from an old wound, and the other is unable to speak--but he is uneasy about the relationship between them. 1985. Andorra RC 46038 by Peter Cameron read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes After a personal tragedy, Alex Fox leaves San Francisco to begin a new life in the small European country of Andorra. As soon as he arrives, he falls in love with two women. His luck turns after several people are murdered, when the police become suspicious of Fox and confiscate his passport. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Best American Mystery Stories, 1997 RC 46147 edited by Robert B. Parker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Twenty hard-boiled mystery stories first published in 1996. Includes well-known authors Jonathan Kellerman and Elmore Leonard. In "Red Clay," a movie star is accused of murder in a small southern town. In "Hot Springs," a football coach continues his losing streak. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Big Gold Dream RC 46006 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Pursuing two apparently unrelated murders, detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones are led into a squalid Harlem ghetto, where they confront the killer in an explosive showdown. Strong language and violence. 1960. Blind Man with a Pistol RC 45204 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones track the killer of a white, homosexual filmmaker amid the street violence and racial upheavals of a Harlem ghetto in the late 1960s. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1969. Blood Lines RC 45733 by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Detective Inspector Bill Slider investigates the murder of a music critic whose death was made to look like suicide. When one of his own policemen is suspected of the killing, Slider has to try to prove him innocent. Some violence. 1996. Both Ends of the Night: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 45705 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Private investigator Sharon McCone's former flight instructor, Matty Wildress, hires Sharon to find her lover. John Seabrook, who has been missing for a week, had told Matty nothing about his past, but he left behind a young son, a pile of money, and instructions for her and the boy to go into hiding. Strong language and some violence. 1997. Brat Farrar RC 45380 by Josephine Tey read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Simon Ashby is about to turn twenty-one and come into his late parents' horse farm and considerable inheritance. Unexpectedly, a stranger claiming to be his dead twin, Patrick, appears and causes consternation in Simon, upheaval in the family, and violence in the quiet English countryside. 1950. Break a Leg, Darlings RC 45034 by Marian Babson read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Aging actresses Trixie Dolan and Evangeline Sinclair are trying desperately to find a play to star in, and their quest takes them to some of the seedier theaters and pubs in London. In one, they inadvertently kidnap a wolfhound and are stalked by its poet owner. In another, their hated rival suspiciously falls from some rickety steps. 1995. Brewing Up a Storm: A John Thatcher Mystery RC 46253 by Emma Lathen read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Kichsel Brewery, a client of John Thatcher's bank, produces Quax, a nonalcoholic beer marketed to win customers over to a more potent brew. When a teenage boy dies in a drunk-driving accident, his family takes Kichsel to court with the help of Madeleine Underwood's lobbying firm, NOBBY (No-Beer Buying Youngsters). Thatcher becomes involved when Underwood is murdered. Some strong language. 1996. The Broken Promise Land: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 45309 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Someone within the inner circle of country-singing star Ricky Savage is making disturbing threats. Savage's sister-in-law, Detective Sharon McCone, hires Hy Ripinsky for protection, but Savage's crumbling marriage and upcoming tour create gaps in the security net, and the danger moves within striking range. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Bundori: A Novel of Japan RC 46062 by Laura Joh Rowland read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Sequel to Shinju (RC 43369). In 1689 Japan, samurai Sano probes a spate of "bundori," or "war trophy" killings, whose victims are descendants of warriors who were involved in an ancient intrigue. The fact that Sano's suspects are powerful political figures complicates his efforts and imperils his life. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1996. The Burglar in the Library: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC 41109 by Lawrence Block read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Bernie Rhodenbarr and his pal Carolyn are staying at Cuttleford House, a bed-and-breakfast in New England. Bernie is there to steal an autographed first edition of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep (RC 32657). But when he slips into the library late one night to take the book, he finds a corpse instead. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling RC 43539 by Lawrence Block read by George Patterson 1 cassette (Reissue) A professional New York burglar becomes a bookseller, but only as a sideline. He is tempted into stealing a unique copy of an anti-Semitic poem--ostensibly by Kipling--for a book collector. This leads to complications, drugging, theft, and murder by an assortment of exotic rogues. Some strong language. 1979. The Butter Did It: A Gastronomic Tale of Love and Murder RC 45793 by Phyllis Richman read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Forty-two-year-old three-star chef Laurence Levain has finished his signature dish for the CityTastes gala the following evening and is walking home when he is joined by a companion. Shortly thereafter at his home, Levain dies of what is assumed to be a heart attack. But longtime friend, former lover, and restaurant critic Chas Wheatley suspects murder. Some strong language. 1997. The Captive Voice: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 2 RC 46591 by B.J. Hoff read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes While honeymooning on Lake Erie, Jennifer Kaine and her husband Daniel, who is blind, meet Christian singer Vali Tremayne. Vali retired after the death of her fianc‚. Now it appears that her life is also in danger. With the help of God, the Kaines lend Vali their support. Sequel to Storm at Daybreak (RC 46590). 1987. The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes RC 43538 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes (Reissue) This final dozen cases completes the amazing career of Sherlock Holmes. Among the short stories included are "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client," "The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger," and "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire." 1955. The Case Has Altered RC 45972 by Martha Grimes read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes On her way back to the Fengate estate from the Case Has Altered pub, Dorcas Reese is strangled to death on the Lincolnshire fens. Two weeks earlier, Verna Dunn was shot to death at Fengate. Scotland Yard detective Richard Jury's investigation becomes problematic when his former lover Jenny Kennington turns into the prime suspect in both crimes. Some strong language. 1997. Cat Crimes for the Holidays RC 46096 edited by Martin H. Greenberg and others read by John Polk 3 cassettes Nineteen original mysteries, each involving a cat at the scene of the crime or as a feline sleuth. Various holidays throughout the year provide the settings for these stories, which include "How the July Fourth Cat Saved the Day and Ruined the Night" and "To Grandmother's House We Go." 1997. The Cat Who Sang for the Birds RC 46432 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes An elderly widow dies in a house fire after promising to leave her farm to the county. When a young artist also dies suspiciously, Qwilleran suspects that more than spring has arrived in Pickax. Meanwhile the Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum enjoy a gazebo that has been built for their birdwatching pleasure. Bestseller 1998. A Certain Justice RC 45252 by P.D. James read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team investigate the murder of respected, though disliked, lawyer Venetia Aldridge. Among the likely suspects is one of her last successfully defended clients, Garry Ashe, a sociopath and murderer who is dating her daughter. Several other suspects turn up, but as a review of the court system reveals, justice is not always served. Bestseller 1997. A Classic Christmas Crime RC 46158 edited by Tim Heald read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Thirteen mysteries by different authors. The selections vary in location, theme, and type of murder, but all take place at Christmastime. In "Political Corrections," an editor objects to almost every word of a 1930s manuscript. In "A Card or a Kitten," a middle-aged playboy buys jewelry from a "loose woman." 1995. The Cleveland Local: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 45762 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes Last seen in The Cleveland Connection (RC 39442), private-eye Milan Jacovich is hired by Patrice Kerner to find out who murdered her brother Joel. After twenty-four hours in the Caribbean, Jacovich finds himself involved in union politics, missing pension funds, and the Cleveland mob. Some strong language. 1997. The Club Dumas RC 45630 by Arturo P‚rez-Reverte read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes The authentication of a handwritten chapter of Dumas's The Three Musketeers embroils rare-book hunter Lucas Corso in literary intrigue. The chapter's owner is found hanged, but was the death suicide or homicide? The beautiful widow has her own interest in rare books. Corso goes from Madrid to Paris to figure it out. 1993. Collision Bend: A Cleveland Novel Featuring Milan Jacovich RC 46847 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes Against his better judgment, Cleveland investigator Milan Jacovich attempts to clear a rival of the murder of a young television reporter, Virginia Carville. Jacovich becomes well acquainted with the newsroom personalities and those around them, including bestselling romance writer Rosemary Kelley. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Curl Up and Die RC 46270 by Christine T. Jorgensen read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Stella makes a living writing an astrology column for the local paper. But when her best friend, Meredith, is accused of killing her lover, hairdresser Tony DeAngelo, Stella concentrates on proving Meredith innocent. Meanwhile, someone is writing threatening replies to Stella's columns. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Dark Horse RC 45707 by Bill Shoemaker read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Ex-jockey Coley Killebrew is content running his new restaurant until his fianc‚e is kidnapped by drug dealers who are involved in the horse racing business. Uncovering scams and scandals, Coley tries to save lives while in the midst of the DEA, Colombians, and corrupt horse owners. 1996. Dark River Legacy: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 5 RC 46594 by B.J. Hoff read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Jennifer and Daniel Kaine travel to Kentucky to help a friend, Mitch Donovan, organize the annual Heritage Arts Festival. Mitch is currently sheltering an elderly homeless woman who has amnesia. But someone is stalking her with plans of murder. Sequel to Vow of Silence (RC 46593). 1990. A Day for Dying: An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel RC 46228 by Dorothy Simpson read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Inspector Thanet investigates the murder of Max Jeopard at his own engagement party. There are many suspects with plenty of motives, so it takes all the inspector's skill to deduce the cause of Max's drowning during the festivities. 1995. Death in the Devil's Acre: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery RC 46573 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes London, 1887. Atrocious murders involving mutilation have occurred in the slums of London. Inspector Thomas Pitt is handling the case. When wealthy people become suspects, Pitt's wife, Charlotte, secretly enlists her society sister's help to independently solve the case. Some violence. 1985. Death of a Macho Man RC 45819 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 2 cassettes Scottish Constable Hamish Macbeth foolishly agrees to fight the latest troublemaking newcomer in town. "Macho Man" professes to be an American wrestler, although his accent becomes Scots after a few drinks. When he turns up dead before the match, Macbeth is the prime suspect and stands to lose his job and his freedom. 1996. Death Takes a Hand RC 45554 by Susan Moody read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Former biology teacher Cassie Swann has a new career teaching bridge. During one of her weekend tutorials in a country hotel, three of her students are murdered. Within a month another student is dead at the same inn. As cancellations flood in, Cassie struggles to find the killer and save her career. Some violence and some strong language. 1993. Early Autumn: A Spenser Novel RC 45265 by Robert B. Parker read by Ralph Bell 1 cassette (Reissue) Private detective Spenser is hired to find the teenage son of a divorced couple. The father's underworld connections make it a dangerous job. When Spenser realizes the boy is being used as a pawn by his parents, he takes them away, then challenges his foes to ensure the lad's freedom. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1981. Easy Meat RC 45800 by John Harvey read by David Cutler 2 cassettes The apparent suicide of a fifteen-year-old delinquent while in police custody prompts a probe by veteran detective Bill Aston. When Aston is found beaten to death, the investigation leads into the vile depths of the British underclass. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. False Prophet RC 46300 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes L.A. police detective Pete Decker investigates the rape of health spa owner Lilah Brecht. Two possibly related murders; family secrets surrounding her actress mother, half-brothers, and staff members; and Lilah's blatant flirting make this a confusing case. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. A Fatal Glass of Beer RC 44978 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes 1943. Toby Peters, detective to the stars, is hired by W.C. Fields to catch a thief who is cleaning out Fields's numerous bank accounts. As they crisscross the country amid Fields's pompous blather, the thief taunts them, first with notes, and then with bullets. 1997. Field of Thirteen RC 47129 by Dick Francis read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Mystery stories featuring horses and racetracks. Eight were previously published (most in the 1970s), and five are originals. In "Spring Fever," an older woman falls in love with her young jockey. In "Blind Chance," a blind boy picks up information about photo finishes and places his bets before the races are decided. Bestseller 1998. Final Appeal RC 45220 by Lisa Scottoline read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Attorney Grace Rossi is clerking for federal judge Armen Gregorian when he surprises her by confessing his romantic feelings. The next morning Gregorian is found dead and declared a suicide. Rossi suspects murder and investigates a variety of people, including his politician wife, who might have wanted Gregorian dead. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Fire Horse RC 45308 by Bill Shoemaker read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Disgraced ex-jockey Coley Killebrew is enticed by his partner, Johnny Rousseau, to trail Rousseau's girlfriend around L.A. Coley stumbles on more than he bargained for as he follows a trail of murder, blackmail, and thoroughbred secrets. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The First Eagle RC 46774 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Navajo tribal policeman Jim Chee arrests the poacher he finds standing over a dying police officer. But when Jim's mentor, retired cop Joe Leaphorn, begins looking for a missing scientist last seen in that same area that same day, the case takes on new dimensions. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. For Mike RC 46962 by Shelley Sykes read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Jeff's best friend Mike has been missing for almost three weeks when Jeff begins to have a disturbing dream. A disheveled Mike tells Jeff to get another friend, Kirby, and come find him. Afraid to tell even Kirby, Jeff tries to decide what it means. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Four to Score RC 46927 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is searching for Maxine Nowicki, who jumped bail after stealing her ex-boyfriend's car. Suspecting that Maxine is running from more than just the law, Stephanie enlists the help of a neighbor's cross- dressing musician nephew to decode messages left by Maxine. Sequel to Three to Get Deadly (RC 44434). Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Freedomland RC 46431 by Richard Price read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes Single mother Brenda Martin, who is white, comes to the emergency room claiming she was carjacked and assaulted by a black man. Her preschooler was in the back seat. Knowing the city is already enveloped in racial turmoil, Detective Lorenzo Council and reporter Jesse Haus compete to uncover the facts. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1998. Fugitive Colors: A Sigrid Harald Mystery RC 43417 by Margaret Maron read by Gillian Wilson 2 cassettes Police Lieutenant Sigrid Harald grieves when her artist lover, Oscar Nauman, is killed in a car accident. Nauman bequeaths his prized artwork to her, and New York gallery owners stage a memorial retrospective in his honor. When one of them is found murdered in Nauman's apartment, Harald finds herself back on the job. Some strong language. 1995. The Ganja Coast RC 45689 by Paul Mann read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes American and European hippies enjoy the seeming paradise of beach and drugs in Goa, India, until a young girl is murdered. George Sansi, a Bombay lawyer, is sent to investigate the crime and the deaths of several tourists from apparent drug overdoses. Sansi's journalist girlfriend, Annie, befriends one of the hippie families. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1995. Gideon's Staff RC 45863 by J.J. Marric read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette (Reissue) Scotland Yard Commander George Gideon is battling Keith Ryman, serial killer of little girls, and George Arthur Smith, a murderous rogue, when he comes up against an even larger adversary--the budget. Though his staff is cut and resources are limited, Gideon determines to foil the criminals. Some violence. 1959. The Girl Who Remembered Snow RC 45900 by Charles Mathes read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Although Emma has always remembered snow, her French grandfather--who raised her in San Francisco--told Emma that she has never seen it. When he is killed and, later, a French tourist Emma once met is murdered with the same gun, Emma becomes suspicious. She travels to New York City, San Marcos, and France to determine what their connection was. 1996. God Bless John Wayne RC 45711 by Kinky Friedman read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Kinky Friedman, country singer turned mystery writer, reluctantly agrees to help his buddy Ratso find his birth mother. The simple search becomes a case for the irreverent, wisecracking "Kinkstah" when Ratso's previous PI turns up dead. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995. God Save the Child: A Spenser Novel RC 44953 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 1 cassette (Reissue) Fifteen-year-old Kevin Bartlett has disappeared from his home in an affluent Boston suburb. His parents are soon convinced he has been kidnapped, but private detective Spenser is not so sure. Strong language. 1974. Going Local RC 47136 by Jamie Harrison read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Jules Clement, sheriff of Blue Deer, Montana, has a double murder to solve. The bodies of an environmental lawyer and his young lover were found dumped in the reservoir. There is also the summer chaos of the local rodeo and a future movie set to complicate matters. When more bodies turn up, Clement directs his attention to a land development scheme. Strong language and violence. 1996. Goodnight, Irene RC 45430 by Jan Burke read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes O'Connor, Irene Kelly's best friend from her newspaper days, is blown to bits in his front yard. Homicide detective Frank Harriman asks Irene to help him by returning to her newspaper job to find out if O'Connor had made any progress on his pet project--a thirty-five-year-old case of an anonymous murder victim. Strong language and violence. 1993. Hardball: A Cat Marsala Mystery RC 46727 by Barbara D'Amato read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Cat Marsala, a freelance writer, accompanies her uncle to a symposium debating the decriminalization of drugs in Illinois. She hopes to interview the leader of the pro-legalization movement, Louise Sugarman. A bomb explodes during the meeting, killing Sugarman and wounding Cat. Sensing a great story, Cat pursues the killer. Some strong language and some violence. 1990. The Heat's On RC 45227 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Tough cops Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones are cited for use of excessive force in making a heroin arrest. Soon after, Jones is shot and his death is announced as a ruse to maneuver the pair of detectives into position for a major drug bust. Strong language and violence. 1966. The Hippopotamus Pool RC 44009 by Elizabeth Peters read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Amelia Peabody, her husband Radcliffe, son Ramses, and ward Nefret are back in Egypt to begin another summer of exploring tombs. One evening Amelia and Radcliffe meet with a stranger who indicates he knows where to find the tomb of Queen Tetisheri. But before he can reveal the location, he becomes ill and then disappears. As they search for the tomb, Amelia and Radcliffe must also deal with the kidnapping of Ramses. 1996. Horse of a Different Killer RC 45917 by Jody Jaffe read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Reporter Nattie Gold has a special interest in the murder of a horse and its trainer. The animal and Gold's beloved jumper were stabled in the same barn. As she delves into the schemes and scandals of the equestrian subculture, Gold's life and her horse's are threatened. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Hour of the Manatee RC 45569 by E.C. Ayres read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes P.I. Tony Lowell is hired to investigate the decades-old murder of playboy Henry Hartley III. Before he can interview his client, she is murdered and Lowell is in the middle of a political scandal. With the help of local detective Lena Bedrosian, Lowell delves into the past lives of the residents of Florida's Gold Coast. Some violence and some strong language. 1994. The House across the Cove RC 43285 by Barbara Hall read by June Carter 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Tyler Crane is spending a troubled summer alone at the lake following his father's suicide. When Tyler becomes curious about the empty house across the water, he and his new girlfriend, Abby, investigate and stumble upon a criminal plot that puts both of their lives in jeopardy. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The House of the Vestals: The Investigations of Gordianus the Finder RC 46381 by Steven Saylor read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes This collection of nine short stories fills in the gap between Saylor's Roman Blood (RC 36648) and Arms of Nemesis (RC 41404). These mysteries portray important features of Gordianus's life--his relationships with his wife, Bethesda; his adopted son, Eco; his manservant, Belbo; and his patron, Lucius Claudius. Some violence. 1997. I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 45351 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes High school English teacher Amanda Pepper finds a disturbing book at a school fundraiser. Someone left notes in the margins about being an abused wife. Against the advice of her police boyfriend, Amanda tracks down the victim--just in time to find the woman's husband dead on the kitchen floor. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. In Plain Sight RC 45454 by Barbara Block read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Pet store owner and amateur sleuth Robin Light is asked by her former neighbor Marsha Pennington to dig up dirt on Marsha's soon-to-be ex-husband so he won't win custody of their two dogs. Robin is reluctant to take the case, but when Marsha turns up missing and then dead, Robin begins to investigate. Strong language. 1996. An Instance of the Fingerpost RC 47002 by Iain Pears read by David Cutler 5 cassettes In 1663 Dr. Robert Grove, a fellow at New College, Oxford, dies of arsenic poisoning. His former servant, Sarah Blundy, is hanged for his murder. But some say Sarah is innocent. Four men offer their views on Grove's death and Sarah's innocence during this period of religious, scientific, and political upheaval in England. Some violence. Bestseller 1998. The Investigators: Badge of Honor, Book 7 RC 46077 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Murderers (RC 40405), detective Matt Payne probes police corruption and assists the FBI in tracking a band of urban terrorists. As both cases begin to heat up, Payne falls in love with a key suspect and runs afoul of the law. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Jazz Funeral: A Skip Langdon Novel RC 45515 by Julie Smith read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in full swing, and the producer, Hamson Brocato, is throwing a party. But when the guests, including detective Skip Langdon, arrive, they find Brocato dead. They also discover that Melody, his teenage half-sister, is missing. Langdon investigates the events and uncovers some family secrets. Strong language and some violence. 1993. A Jury of Her Peers RC 45194 by Jean Hanff Korelitz read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Manhattan Legal Aid public defender Sybylla Muldoon is shocked to learn that a former client has been arrested for stabbing a young girl. Although homeless, the man Sybylla defended had been sane and harmless. Now he's committed to Bellevue for paranoid schizophrenia, and the only clue to his transformation is a waxy implant found in his arm. Strong language and some violence. 1996. Just for the Summer RC 45446 by Laura Van Wormer read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Highly successful investment banker Mary Liz Scott surprises everyone by retiring at the age of thirty-two. While supposedly vacationing in East Hampton, Mary Liz secretly investigates the estate of her godmother's late husband and finds both suspense and romance. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Katwalk RC 45431 by Karen Kijewski read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Charity Collins, advice columnist, hires her friend Kat Colorado, private investigator, to recoup a small fortune Charity's ex-husband stole. Kat travels to Las Vegas and soon follows the money trail left by Sam Collins. Before she can get her hands on any of the money, however, Sam is dead. Still, Kat does not want to come home empty-handed. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1989. Killing Critics RC 46871 by Carol O'Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes NYPD sergeant Kathleen Mallory is assigned the case of an artist stabbed to death at a gallery opening. Mallory discovers that the crime appears to be connected to another grisly murder her policeman stepfather, now deceased, had worked on twelve years before. Strong language and violence. 1996. The Lake Effect: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 46706 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes When the mob calls in a favor, Milan Jacovich has no choice but to become bodyguard for a suburban mayoral candidate. Bashful Barbara Corns is terrible at politics while her slimy opponent, Gayton True, is a pro. But when True's wife is killed, Jacovich realizes that more is going on behind the scenes than suspected. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Let It Bleed RC 46304 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes While investigating three suicides, Scottish Inspector John Rebus uncovers political corruption in Edinburgh. Rebus is placed on leave for questioning politicians and other monied interests. Continuing his snooping, Rebus also contends with his estranged daughter and his new boss, an ex-lover. 1996. A Letter of Mary: A Mary Russell Novel RC 45624 by Laurie R. King read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are at home in Sussex in 1923 when they receive a visit from archaeologist Dorothy Ruskin, an old friend returning from a dig in the Holy Land. Ruskin asks the pair to guard an inlaid box containing a letter believed to be the work of Mary Magdalene. That evening Ruskin is run down by a car. 1996. The Long Lavender Look RC 46650 by John D. MacDonald read by John Stratton 1 cassette Travis McGee is framed for murder in a small Florida town and must find the real killer to clear his name. 1970. The Maggody Militia RC 45143 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The town of Maggody is once again invaded by unusual characters. This time it's a group of survivalists who plan war games on the land of a new Maggody resident, widowed pawnshop owner Kayleen Smeltner. Chief of police Arly Hanks has plenty to worry about, including an unusual number of burglaries, but death associated with the survivalists soon takes center stage. 1997. The Maine Massacre RC 45700 by Janwillem van de Wetering read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes When his brother-in-law dies, the Amsterdam commissaris travels to Maine to help his sister settle her affairs. Sergeant de Gier, hoping to see a little of America, accompanies the commissaris. They soon discover that this is only the latest in a series of suspicious deaths in the area, and their probe uncovers some shady dealings. Strong language and violence. 1979. The Man in the Queue RC 45708 by Josephine Tey read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) As a crowd of spectators is entering a London theater to watch a popular musical comedy, tragedy strikes. A man in the crowd sinks dead to the ground, a silver dagger protruding from his back. Inspector Alan Grant follows a trail of clues to the Scottish highlands and an improbable murderer with an unusual motive. 1957. Milk and Honey RC 45852 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes LAPD detective Peter Decker finds a toddler wandering around a subdivision late at night wearing a blood-stained sleeper. As he searches for her family, Decker must also deal with an army buddy accused of rape and with his feelings for his absent Orthodox Jewish girlfriend, Rina. Strong language. 1990. Moon Music RC 46771 by Faye Kellerman read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Las Vegas homicide detective Poe and his colleagues investigate the strange mutilation and killing of a hooker. Meanwhile Poe worries about his former girlfriend (now married to one of Poe's men) as she struggles with her compulsive handwashing, running, and other rituals. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Moor: A Mary Russell Novel RC 47195 by Laurie R. King read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, are asked to investigate a murder on the moors. There has also been a sighting of a huge black dog and a mysterious coach, reminding Holmes of his previous case, The Hound of the Baskervilles (RC 14165). Determined to debunk the myths, Mary and Sherlock traipse through the bogs. 1998. The Mountains Have a Secret RC 45829 compiled by Arthur W. Upfield read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes In October two young girls set out for a walk in the Grampian Mountains of Australia. They are never seen again, and the policeman who is sent to investigate is murdered. Now it is March, and Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte attempts to solve the mystery. Some strong language and some violence. 1948. Mrs. Pargeter's Plot: A Mrs. Pargeter Mystery RC 46897 by Simon Brett read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Mrs. Pargeter decides to build the country dream home her late husband had envisioned for their old age. After a body is discovered in the foundation, Mrs. Pargeter's builder, Concrete Jacket, is accused of murder. She and some of her late husband's pals investigate, hoping to clear Concrete's name so he can finish her house. Some violence. 1996. Murder at Midnight RC 45897 by Elliott Roosevelt read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Judge Horace Blackwell is discovered murdered in the White House. Although a maid is arrested and accused of the crime, Eleanor Roosevelt insists on a fuller investigation that reveals the sadistic womanizing of the judge. Three of the judge's paramours subsequently become the prime suspects. 1997. Murder at the Watergate RC 46920 by Margaret Truman read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes While Mac and Annabel Smith attend a fund-raiser for Vice President Joseph Aprile at the Watergate, a Mexican union organizer is killed in the garage. A few days later, a researcher for the Mexican Initiative is pushed from the Watergate's roof. The Smiths soon head to Mexico to investigate a connection between the deaths and financial investments in Aprile's campaign. Some strong language. 1998. Murder in Grub Street RC 45858 by Bruce Alexander read by George Holmes 2 cassettes In this sequel to Blind Justice (RC 42229), blind magistrate Sir John Fielding investigates the murders of a publisher and his family. Although a visiting poet was found bloodied at the scene, Fielding enlists the help of his ward, Jeremy Proctor, to search for the truth. A shady Christian organization from America becomes suspect after a synagogue is burned. 1995. Murder Ol‚! A Benbow and Wingate Mystery RC 46073 by Corinne Holt Sawyer read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes After taking Spanish lessons, the residents of California retirement community Camden-sur-Mer decide to take a series of bus trips to Mexico. As usual, friends and amateur sleuths Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate stumble upon mystery and murder while south of the border. 1997. Mystery Mile RC 45765 by Margery Allingham read by David Palmer 2 cassettes American judge Crowdy Lobbett's children bring their father to England to prevent his murder. Four people have already been killed in his stead. Albert Campion is hired by the son to help keep his father alive. Campion brings the family to the village of Mystery Mile, where he believes they will be safe, but the stalkers arrive. 1957. "N" Is for Noose RC 46116 by Sue Grafton read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Kinsey Millhone is hired to investigate the last few weeks in the life of a detective in tiny Nota Lake. Stress caused her husband's heart attack, according to Selma Newquist. Millhone discovers an uncooperative town and a connection to an old murder case in her hometown of Santa Teresa. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1998. Naked Came the Manatee RC 44784 by Carl Hiaasen and others read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Thirteen Florida writers including Dave Barry, Edna Buchanan, and Elmore Leonard have each contributed one chapter to this mystery involving a manatee named Booger, thieves who did time for stealing dirty laundry, and a severed head that may belong to Fidel Castro. Some descriptions of sex. 1995. Never Street RC 46567 by Loren D. Estleman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Detroit private investigator Amos Walker is hired by Gay Catalin to find her husband, Neil. Neil is a video producer who loves film noir. Since Neil has had one nervous breakdown, Gay fears that he believes that he is a movie character. Walker soon discovers money missing from the Catalin company, and some murders, but no Neil. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Night of the Panther RC 46153 by E.C. Ayres read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes When her cousin, a wildlife officer, is murdered in the Florida swamps, police detective Lena Bedrosian calls in her friend, private investigator Tony Lowell. Lowell is soon immersed in the world of poachers, local militia, and crooked politicians willing to sell off state property. Some strong language and violence. 1997. Night Train RC 45675 by Martin Amis read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Female detective Mike Hoolihan investigates the suicide of the daughter of her boss and mentor, Colonel Tom Rockwell. Jennifer Rockwell had everything going for her: brains, beauty, a devoted family, and a perfect lover. Hoolihan can't fathom what went wrong. The more clues she finds, the deeper the mystery becomes. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Nobody's Child RC 46085 by Janet Dawson read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Oakland detective Jeri Howard is hired by a wealthy alcoholic to determine if a body found in Berkeley is that of her runaway daughter. After ascertaining that it is the missing girl, Jeri sets out to locate the dead girl's baby. Her search leads her among the homeless and destitute in the San Francisco Bay area. 1995. Nocturne: An 87th Precinct Novel RC 45767 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes When a concert pianist is found murdered, detectives assume she was killed by a burglar. Then they learn that the victim had just withdrawn a large sum from the bank and conclude that the killer was someone she knew. The discovery of a prostitute's sexually mutilated body later becomes linked with the first killing. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. A Nun in the Closet RC 42882 by Dorothy Gilman read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes (Reissue) Two nuns venture from their cloistered world to explore an estate that was mysteriously bequeathed to their abbey. There they find a murder victim, a suitcase stuffed with money, and a commune of hippies. Armed only with faith and determination, the sisters vow to set things right. 1975. Oops! A Nudger Mystery RC 46933 by John Lutz read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes St. Louis private detective Nudger is asked by fellow investigator Lacy Tumulty to take over a difficult case. While Nudger is exploring the accidental death of a young woman at her father's request, the father is also found dead. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Pale Gray for Guilt RC 46485 by John D. MacDonald read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Travis McGee's old buddy Tush Bannon dies mysteriously after a big Florida corporation decides it must have his prime oceanside acres. 1968. Potshot RC 46825 by Gerry Boyle read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Freelance newspaper journalist Jack McMorrow begins writing an article on a group of hippies in rural Maine who want to legalize marijuana. When two of his contacts mysteriously disappear, McMorrow agrees to help search for them. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. A Rage in Harlem RC 45215 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes After Jackson is swindled by a con artist promising quick riches, he steals cash from his job, then gambles it away. Out of options, the hapless Jackson joins forces with police, hoping to recover his money and avenge himself. Strong language and violence. 1957. The Real Cool Killers RC 45726 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 1 cassette There is no dearth of suspects with strong motives when Galen the Greek is found murdered. Galen's ostentatious wealth and his penchant for young black girls make for a tough and complicated case for police to crack. Strong language and violence. 1959. Remember Me, Irene: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 45868 by Jan Burke read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Reporter Irene Kelly learns too late that the homeless man she fled from was once the graduate student who taught her statistics class. Now he's disappeared, but not before scaring a group of Las Piernas men with mysterious letters. Strong language and some violence. 1996. The Ritual Bath RC 45854 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Detective Peter Decker is called to investigate a rape in a Jewish women's bathhouse. The only witness, widow Rina Lazarus, is willing to cooperate. Decker finds himself drawn to the community and to Lazarus. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1986. Road Rage RC 45873 by Ruth Rendell read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Chief inspector Reginald Wexford laments the building of a superhighway through his favorite forest. But he must intervene when eco-warriors move to stop construction. The terrorists take hostages and Wexford's wife, Dora, is among them. 1997. Run Man Run RC 45273 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes A drunken white detective accidentally kills a black night porter in a New York City restaurant. Attempting to cover his tracks, he shoots a second porter and wounds a third, whom the cop pursues to a bloody and tragic end. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1966. Sacred and Profane RC 45853 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Police detective Peter Decker discovers the charred remains of two teenage girls in the foothills of Los Angeles. Further investigation leads to a seedy world of porn films, drugs, and runaways. Decker also finds himself in love with a Jewish widow, Rina Lazarus, who cannot marry a non-Orthodox man. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1987. Saint Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC 39058 by Ellis Peters read by Alan Haines 2 cassettes (Reissue) At the annual fair at Shrewsbury Abbey in 1139, a wealthy merchant is murdered. A dangerous suitor immediately begins stalking the merchant's lovely niece, and Brother Cadfael, a sleuthing monk, races to save her from a terrible fate. 1981. A Savage Place: A Spenser Novel RC 45267 by Robert B. Parker read by Dana Bate 1 cassette (Reissue) Boston private eye Spenser flies to Hollywood to act as bodyguard for Candy Sloan, a TV reporter investigating the mob's takeover of Summit Films. Although hired thugs beat her and warn her she will die if she does not quit "snooping," she does not give in. Some strong language. 1981. A Season in Purgatory RC 46542 by Dominick Dunne read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes Twenty years ago, a wealthy teenaged girl was murdered. The crime was covered up by Gerald Bradley to protect his son Constant. The Bradleys, pious Irish Catholics whose wealth has come from questionable sources, bought the loyalty of orphaned Harrison Burns, a school friend of their son. Now Burns, a well-known journalist, can no longer keep silent about those events. Strong language. Bestseller 1993. Season of the Monsoon RC 45292 by Paul Mann read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Detective George Sansi, a blue-eyed Indian, is assigned a difficult murder investigation. He develops a relationship with an American journalist, Annie Ginnaro, while tracking a series of murders that date back fifty years. Sansi's search reveals details of India's cultural past and present. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1992. The Second Confession: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 45706 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Originally published in 1949. Nero Wolfe is engaged by James Sperling to investigate his daughter Gwenn's boyfriend, Louis Rony. Sperling is sure Rony is a communist. Naturally, Archie Goodwin does the legwork, which includes getting close to Gwenn. Then Rony turns up dead, and Archie becomes the prime suspect. 1995. Seeing a Large Cat RC 44758 by Elizabeth Peters read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Amelia Peabody and her family have come to Cairo in 1903 for an archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings. Upon their arrival, her husband, Radcliff, receives a note warning them to stay away from tomb Twenty-A. Naturally that is no deterrent to Amelia. Within the tomb, they find a mummy, but it is not an ancient Egyptian. Bestseller 1997. The Silent Cry: A William Monk Mystery RC 46870 by Anne Perry read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes London, 1860. Someone is horribly raping and beating prostitutes in one of the city's worst slums. One night a wealthy father and son are discovered beaten as well. When the son is later accused of murdering his father, William Monk investigates with the help of nurse Hester Latterly. Some violence. 1997. The Sins of the Fathers RC 45105 by Lawrence Block read by Ray Foushee 1 cassette Cale Hanniford hires private investigator Matt Scudder--not to find out who slashed to death his daughter, Wendy--but why. The prime suspect, Wendy's longtime male roommate, is now dead in a jailhouse suicide. As Scudder learns more about the victim's past, he gets closer to discovering the truth about the murder. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1976. Storm at Daybreak: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 1 RC 46590 by B.J. Hoff read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Jennifer Terry is hired as an assistant to the owner of a Christian radio station in West Virginia. Left sightless by a drunken driver, Daniel Kaine is a composer as well as an ex-Olympic swimmer. As they gradually fall in love, their happiness is threatened by attempts on Dan's life. Prequel to The Captive Voice (RC 46591). 1986. Sudden Mischief: A Spenser Novel RC 46015 by Robert B. Parker read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Spenser agrees to help his girlfriend Susan's ex-husband, Brad Sterling, fight a sexual harassment case. But Spenser discovers that Sterling is fleecing the charities he runs fundraisers for and that he's in debt to the mob. Then Sterling disappears and people start dying. In the midst of it all, Susan and Spenser try to make sense of their relationship. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Suspense RC 46263 by Parnell Hall read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Stanley Hastings, New York private detective, is hired by Maxine Winnington, wife of bestselling author Kenneth Winnington, to find out who's been calling her with death threats. During the investigation, Kenneth's ex-publisher and his current publicist are murdered. Hastings becomes a suspect--until his family is also threatened. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Tangled June: A Dave Garrett Mystery RC 46033 by Neil Albert read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes P.I. Dave Garrett's assistant, Lisa, a transexual, wants to impress him by handling an investigation on her own. Noticing something odd about his background file, Lisa sets out to prove that Dave's birth parents are not who he thinks they are. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Tangled Web: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 3 RC 46592 by B.J. Hoff read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Jennifer and Daniel Kaine are in the process of converting a West Virginia farm into a Christian summer camp for disabled youth. A hoodlum on the run from the mob turns up with the two children of his murdered boss. The Kaines offer shelter and prepare for the hit men to arrive. Sequel to The Captive Voice (RC 46591). 1988. That Day the Rabbi Left Town RC 45452 by Harry Kemelman read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Having resigned from Barnard's Crossing Temple, Rabbi Small now heads the newly created department of Judaic studies at nearby Windermere College. He is just learning the quirks of fellow faculty members when one of them--an elderly eccentric--is found dead. Rabbi Small doesn't believe it was a heart attack that killed the professor. Some strong language. 1996. Torch: A Fred Carver Mystery RC 45732 by John Lutz read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Moments after Donna Winship pays Florida P.I. Fred Carver one thousand dollars to shadow her, she steps in front of a speeding truck and dies. Then her apparently grief-stricken husband commits suicide. Or so it seems until Carver unravels an intricate scam. Violence and some strong language. 1994. Trial RC 45572 by Parnell Hall read by John Polk 2 cassettes Actor-turned-private-investigator Stanley Hastings assists personal-injury lawyer Richard Rosenberg on his first murder case. The husband accused of murdering his wife claims he played cards all night with his buddies. After Hastings interviews the card players, he is sure something about this airtight alibi doesn't ring true. Some strong language. 1996. Trouble in Paradise: A Jesse Stone Novel RC 47045 by Robert B. Parker read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Jimmy Macklin, just out of jail, is already planning another job. He heads to Paradise, Massachusetts, to rob the wealthy residents of nearby Stiles Island. Macklin hopes police chief Jesse Stone will be ineffectual, but Stone--although distracted by his ex-wife's arrival--still has his wits about him. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Tumbleweed RC 45318 by Janwillem van de Wetering read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes When an upscale prostitute is found stabbed to death aboard her houseboat, Amsterdam detectives Grijpstra and de Gier head the inquiry. The victim's clients all have alibis, and she is described as a witch with foreign connections. The two sleuths doggedly pursue the trail of clues to a small island and an unlikely killer. Violence. 1976. The Two-Bear Mambo RC 43183 by Joe R. Lansdale read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes The biracial investigating team of Hap Collins and Leonard Pine venture into a racist East Texas town looking for the missing Florida Grange, who is Hap's former lover and Leonard's lawyer. The two sleuths have a raucous series of humorous and brutal encounters with some local rednecks before they resolve Florida's fate. Strong language and violence. 1995. The Unlucky Seven: A Gil Yates Private Investigator Novel RC 46259 by Alistair Boyle read by Roy Avers 1 cassette A terrorist is sending mail bombs to the seven people he believes rule the world. The next victim, billionaire Harold Mattlock, hires private detective Gil Yates, alias Malvin Stark, for protection. Yates teams up with the beautiful Wiggy, who has been researching terrorist groups for years. Together they work to prevent another killing. 1997. Up Jumps the Devil RC 45837 by Margaret Maron read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes When a former neighbor is shot in broad daylight in his own backyard, Judge Deborah Knott pays a condolence call on his widow. She hears the family version of the murder, but quickly finds out that the sheriff suspects others who have stronger motives. 1996. Violent Crimes RC 46632 by Hugh Holton read by Michael Stanton 3 cassettes The bombing of a Black Muslim mosque is psychopath Steve Zalkin's first strike for imagined past wrongs. Zalkin is working a Chicago hit list that includes cops, a reporter, and a nun. Also targeted is officer Larry Cole, who races to stop the madman. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. The Virgin in the Ice: The Sixth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC 45828 by Ellis Peters read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Twelfth-century Shropshire was a hotbed of crime; this is the sixth medieval mystery solved by Brother Cadfael. This time he has to travel some distance from his Shrewsbury monastery, through countryside made dangerous by civil war, in search of two missing wards of the order. 1982. Vow of Silence: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 4 RC 46593 by B.J. Hoff read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Jennifer and Daniel Kaine welcome two newcomers to Shepherd Valley, West Virginia. Whitney Sharyn, the deaf director of an organization for disabled people, hopes to escape her past, and Michael Devlin wants to help her. When Whitney's former boyfriend tracks her down and begins to stalk her, her faith is tested. Sequel to The Tangled Web (RC 46592). 1988. A Wasteland of Strangers RC 46363 by Bill Pronzini read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes When John Faith pulls into the derelict northern California resort town of Pomo, his presence threatens the locals. Being large, ugly, and aimless with money disturbs many people. When a wealthy and beautiful widow is murdered, Faith becomes the most likely suspect. Written in several first-person narratives. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Way of the Traitor: A Samurai Mystery RC 46720 by Laura Joh Rowland read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Japan, 1690. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's chief investigator, is sent to Nagasaki by the shogun's jealous lover. Nagasaki is the only place foreigners are allowed to trade, but it is a place of danger, intrigue, and greed. When the body of a Dutch trader is found mutilated, Ichiro has his hands full preventing war. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Way past Dead RC 44796 by Steven Womack read by Don Emmick 2 cassettes It's the wrong time for P.I. Harry James Denton to be called to investigate country music singer Rebecca Gibson's murder. Denton's girlfriend, Dr. Marsha Helms, has just been taken hostage in the Nashville morgue by a group of evangelical fanatics. But the siege is long and leaves Harry with nothing to do, so he delves into the dark side of country music. Some strong language and some violence. 1995. Weighed in the Balance: A William Monk Mystery RC 45445 by Anne Perry read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes Prince Friedrich gave up his crown and his country for Princess Gisela. Now, twelve years later, he has died and Countess Zorah Rostova--living in Victorian London--has accused the princess of murder. But when the countess is charged with slander, she comes to Sir Oliver Rathbone for help. Naturally, Rathbone calls upon his friend William Monk to investigate. 1996. What Men Say RC 45558 by Joan Smith read by Connie Crawford 2 cassettes Loretta Lawson's best friend, Bridget Bennett, has just married and bought a house outside Oxford. At the housewarming party, the body of a young woman is discovered on the property. Bridget, pregnant and distraught, moves in with Loretta during the investigation and is soon charged with murder. It is up to Loretta to prove Bridget innocent. Some violence and some strong language. 1993. What's the Worst That Could Happen? RC 46566 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Dortmunder, the burglar, is upset when one of his wealthy victims tells the cops that Dortmunder's ring is his--and steals it from him. After escaping, Dortmunder and his gang follow the billionaire around the country, robbing him as they go, while trying to recapture the burglar's lucky ring. Some strong language. 1996. Winning Can Be Murder: A Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mystery RC 46551 by Bill Crider read by Fred Major 1 cassette Football is the highlight of social life in Clearview, Texas. So when the assistant high school football coach is murdered, Sheriff Dan Rhodes is pressured to solve the case. Then days later the town's gambler is killed. Rhodes suspects a connection. 1996. Occult and Horror Aura RC 43994 by Carlos Fuentes read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Young scholar Felipe Montero is employed in the house of an aged widow to edit her deceased husband's memoirs. There he meets Aura, her beautiful green-eyed niece with whom he falls passionately in love. But his passion gives way to horror as he gradually learns the truth about Aura and her relationship with her aunt. Bilingual edition in Spanish and English. 1965. Best Ghost and Horror Stories RC 46255 by Bram Stoker read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Originally published in 1914, these fourteen horror tales depict supernatural and brutal events in a variety of settings. In "The Dualitists," a pair of cruel, degenerate boys embark on a campaign of destruction. They "progress" from breaking housewares to killing animals and, ultimately, to cold-blooded murder. Violence. 1997. The Best New Horror RC 46872 edited by Stephen Jones read by David Palmer 4 cassettes Selection of twenty-four horror stories from 1996. The editor's introduction provides an overview of the status of horror fiction writing and publishing. Also contains "Necrology: 1996," an obituary of writers, artists, and performers who contributed to the horror genre and died in 1996. 1997. Blood and Chocolate RC 45584 by Annette Curtis Klause read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes A beautiful teenage werewolf, Vivian, is attracted to a normal human, Aiden, but Aiden's rejection of Vivian's dual nature almost kills her. Vivian is then forced to come to terms with her position in the pack and to accept her destiny. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1997. The China Garden RC 45811 by Liz Berry read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Claire knows that she and her mother, Frances, share some psychic ability, but it isn't until they travel to her mother's childhood home, Ravensmere, that Claire realizes what this means for her future. Claire falls in love with Mark and would leave to be with him, but the ancient estate claims her as its guardian. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Complete Stories RC 44929 by Edgar Allan Poe read by Ed Blake 8 cassettes Sixty-eight short stories by the nineteenth-century American master of the macabre. Contains familiar favorites such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Gold Bug," and "The Pit and the Pendulum," as well as such lesser known works as "MS. Found in a Bottle," "King Pest," "The Man That Was Used Up," "The Devil in the Belfry," "The Balloon-Hoax," and "Some Words with a Mummy." 1992. House of Echoes RC 45919 by Barbara Erskine read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes While searching for her birth mother, Joss Grant discovers that she has inherited a mansion. Since her husband, Luke, has just lost his company, moving to Belheddon Hall seems perfect. But when their two small sons show signs of abuse, her family suspects Joss. Somehow she has to discover what or who is behind the eerie happenings in the old house. 1996. The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre RC 46641 by W.W. Jacobs read by John Horton 2 cassettes Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in the early 1900s. Some stories feature seamen and dockhands from the South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked. Others reflect ordinary English homes where strange events unfold. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Nazareth Hill RC 45193 by Ramsey Campbell read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes A man and his teenage daughter move into an apartment house that once served as a mental asylum where patients were tortured. The family and their neighbors witness specters and eerie scenes of past horrors. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Night Terrors: Stories of Shadow and Substance RC 46459 edited by Lois Duncan read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Eleven short stories of terror and fright written by popular young adult authors. In "The Bogey Man," a boy discovers too late that his grandmother wasn't lying about the dangers of the basement. In "The Beautiful Thing," a teenager longs for the power and the thrill of borrowing his friend's gun. Includes an afterword by each author. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Pandora: New Tales of the Vampires RC 46125 by Anne Rice read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A fledgling vampire, David Talbot, persuades the two-thousand-year-old Pandora to record her life story. Her tale begins in Rome, 15 B.C., where she was born and later fell in love with the still-mortal Marius, the man who changed her destiny. Some violence. Bestseller 1998. Publish and Perish: Three Tales of Tenure and Terror RC 46236 by James Hynes read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Three stories about academics seeking tenure. In "Queen of the Jungle," a couple's cat doesn't approve of an adulterous affair; in "99," an anthropologist in Britain ends up in a village of druids; and in "Casting the Runes," an evil professor uses spells to steal manuscripts. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories RC 46737 edited by Roald Dahl read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Dahl has selected fourteen tales for their "spookiness," intended "to give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts." He includes "W.S." by L.P. Hartley, "Harry" by Rosemary Timperley, "Playmates" by A.M. Burrage, and "Afterward" by Edith Wharton. 1983. Time without End RC 45479 by Linda Lael Miller read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes In this sequel to For All Eternity (RC 39330), vampire Valerian meets the latest reincarnation of Brenna, whom he loved and lost when he was a fourteenth-century mortal. Now she is Las Vegas homicide detective Daisy Chandler, and Valerian is terrified she'll die tragically as she did in all previous lives. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1995. Traveling with the Dead RC 46023 by Barbara Hambly read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Pre-World War I Europe. Ex-British agent John Asher of Those Who Hunt the Night (RC 31645) pursues a vampire, Ysidro, and an Austrian spy across Europe. John does not know that his young bride, Lydia, is following him, hoping to help. And Lydia seeks the aid of the vampire. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1995. The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter RC 46437 by S.P. Somtow read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette When a part-Jewish, part-Lakota boy and a half-mortal, half-vampire girl fall for each other, decisions have to be made--fast. On Halloween, they'll both turn sixteen and Rebecca's father is planning her devivification party to make her a vampire forever. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Wolf's Hour RC 44469 by Robert R. McCammon read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes In the final days of World War II Michael Gallatin, master spy, lover, and werewolf, sets out on a secret mission. Determined to crack a secret Nazi plan, Gallatin moves about the continent, only to be trapped himself just before the D-Day invasion. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and violence. 1989. Political Themes A Change of Gravity RC 46950 by George V. Higgins read by Gregory Gorton 4 cassettes Daniel Hilliard, former state representative, and Ambrose Merrion, District Court clerk, have been friends for thirty- five years and have recently been indicted by the feds for some shady political activity from years ago. Not entirely corrupt and not entirely innocent, the two old friends learn how politics has changed. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Consul's Wife RC 46639 by W.T. Tyler read by John Stratton 2 cassettes The Congo, 1970s. Recently assigned to Africa, Hugh Mathews, a vagabond foreign service officer, becomes engrossed in native life. At the embassy, however, his coworkers are more interested in politics and cocktail parties. But the consul's wife, Blakey Ogden, shares Mathews's interest in the interior's culture. The two soon fall in love and plunge into an affair. 1998. Dark Horse RC 46476 by Doug Richardson read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes A young and attractive Texas lawyer and community activist, Mitch Dutton, runs for Congress against a long-term incumbent. When the incumbent dies in a hunting accident, a dark horse candidate without a past replaces him. Little is known about Shakespeare McCann. And what Mitch and his wife, Connie, later find out must be kept secret. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Echo House RC 45181 by Ward Just read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Tale that spans three generations of a powerful Washington, D.C., family. The political betrayal of Senator Adolph Behl brings his son, Axel, to understand the subtle nature of power. Axel's son, Alec, goes on to realize the family's long-held political ambitions. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. No Safe Place RC 47001 by Richard North Patterson read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Only seven days remain until the Democratic presidential primary in California in the year 2000. Running against the incumbent vice president, Senator Kerry Kilcannon unexpectedly finds himself confronting personal issues: his affair with reporter Lara Costello and the antiabortionist who wants to kill him. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Now You Know RC 45474 by Michael Frayn read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Terry runs an organization that exposes British government secrets to the public. While ferreting out information, he meets young civil servant Hilary, a keeper of secrets. Hilary assists Terry and later works for him when fired by the government. Soon it's clear that Terry has secrets of his own. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Peacemaker RC 44871 by Mark J. Livingstone read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Jarvis MacFarlane becomes president of the United States following the assassination of his predecessor in this novel of political intrigue. He manages the challenges of the office and the crisis of the crumbling Soviet Union, while members of his own political party--and even his family--work to undermine him. 1990. Power Curve RC 45121 by Richard Herman read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Upon the unexpected death of the president, Vice President Madeline Turner takes over the Oval Office. Beset by foreign crises and political intrigue, the untested chief executive discovers a valuable ally and advisor in the Executive Cabinet. Meanwhile China and Japan are poised for war. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. The Project RC 46316 by Zev Chafets read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes House speaker Dewey Goldberg becomes president following a tragic accident. America's first Jewish chief executive, Goldberg is opposed by Israel's right-wing prime minister. Goldberg dispatches an aide, Charlie Walker, to Israel, where Walker uncovers a plot to destabilize the world. Strong language. 1997. The Sunday Macaroni Club RC 46471 by Steve Lopez read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes In Philadelphia, assistant district attorney Lisa Savitch and ex-FBI agent Mike Muldoon investigate the politically corrupt Sunday Macaroni Club. Led by ex-con and ex-senator Augie Sangiamino, the club takes care of unions, traffic tickets, and polluting oil companies. Savitch and Muldoon stumble onto white-collar crime, bribery, murder, and a public health epidemic. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Psychological Dancing on the Edge RC 45669 by Han Nolan read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Miracle, thirteen, lives in her grandmother Gigi's world of seances and fabricated family stories. Feeling isolated and unreal, Miracle tries to melt away by dancing among lit candles and accidentally sets herself on fire. In a mental hospital, Miracle receives the counseling she needs to believe in reality. Some violence. For senior high readers. National Book Award 1997. Enduring Love RC 45887 by Ian McEwan read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Several men try to rescue a small boy in an escaping helium-filled balloon. The boy lands safely, but the aftermath of the event, in which one man dies, will haunt Joe Rose the rest of his life. For fellow rescuer Jed Parry makes eye contact with Joe and immediately becomes obsessed with love for him, leading Jed to haunt Joe night and day. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Grace Notes RC 46663 by Bernard MacLaverty read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette After a five-year estrangement, Catherine McKenna returns to Ireland for her father's funeral. Catherine, a musician and composer, lives in Scotland with her illegitimate daughter. She immediately feels the repression of her small-town, Catholic upbringing, which aggravates her clinical depression. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. The Madhouse Nudes RC 46463 by Robert Schultz read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes John Ordway is a successful painter of nudes in New York City. With his girlfriend, Jamie, he moves to a small town in Iowa to work in peace. Jamie later returns to city life, and John suffers a nervous breakdown. When one of John's local models is attacked, he is arrested. Confused, John is not sure that he didn't do it. 1997. The Old Religion RC 47012 by David Mamet read by Gary Roan 1 cassette The proceedings of a trial are revealed through the musings and interior dialogs of Frank, a southern Jew, wrongly accused of raping and murdering a young factory girl. Although Frank knows who the real murderer is, he cannot persuade his lawyer to defend him properly, and he gradually realizes why he is actually in court. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. On the Couch: Great American Stories about Therapy RC 45587 edited by Erica Kates read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Nineteen stories demonstrate the interaction between therapist and patient. "If Only Bert Were Here" tells about Aileen's inability to accept the death of her cat, Bert. Only her therapist will listen to her--for a fee. In "Psychoanalysis Changed My Life," an elderly therapist intervenes actively in guiding her patient in new directions. 1997. The Reader RC 46772 by Bernhard Schlink read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette As a teenager in Germany, Michael Berg meets an older woman who becomes his first lover. Frau Hanna Schmitz always has him read to her when he visits. She disappears one day, but he encounters her at a trial for Nazi prison guards years later when he is in law school. Shocked and dismayed, Michael can neither understand nor condemn Hanna, who, he learns, is illiterate. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Riven Rock RC 45676 by T. Coraghessan Boyle read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes 1904. Stanley McCormick, heir to a Chicago fortune, marries a young scientist and leader in the women's movement, Katherine Dexter. McCormick soon descends into his family's schizophrenia and sexual mania and is secluded for the rest of his life. His wife remains faithful to him, from a distance. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Zombie RC 45714 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Psychopathic serial killer Quentin P. stalks and abducts young men to lobotomize them into submissive sex slaves. Neither his upscale family nor his therapists imagine the horrors being perpetrated by this apparently nice young man. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Religious Themes Ancient Rage RC 43407 by Mary Lee Wile read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Years after the death of John the Baptist, his mother, Elizabeth, talks with Mary, who has lost her son, Jesus. Elizabeth is filled with rage at the martyrdom of her beloved son, whom she miraculously conceived after being barren and ashamed for many years. The women share their grief as mothers, and Mary offers the embittered Elizabeth comfort and a sense of grace that she has found for herself. 1995. Escape from Egypt RC 45792 by Sonia Levitin read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes The biblical story of Exodus told through the eyes of Jesse, a Hebrew slave, and Jennat, an Egyptian-Syrian slave. When Jennat joins the flight from Egypt, Jesse must decide whether to follow his heart. The journey through the desert is described as both a physical and spiritual quest, in which beliefs in God are strengthened. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Ester Ried Yet Speaking RC 45556 by Isabella Alden read by Susan Nardone 2 cassettes At the turn of the century, years after the death of his beloved Christian sister, Ester, Alfred Ried bemoans his inability to carry on her charitable work, especially with a group of unruly poor boys. Help comes in the form of his boss's young wife, Flossy Roberts. Despite Alfred's grave doubts, the results are astounding. 1997. A Love Divine RC 45476 by Alexandra Ripley read by Martha Harmon Pardee 5 cassettes This fictional account of the life of Joseph of Arimathea portrays social and political events of biblical times as well as Joseph's life at sea, his love for Sarah, and his efforts to convert the Celts to Christianity. At his meeting with Jesus of Nazareth, Joseph's crippled daughter, Helena, was healed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Ruth Erskine's Crosses RC 45555 by Isabella Alden read by Mimi Black 2 cassettes At the turn of the century, Ruth learns that her widowed father, Judge Erskine, has been married twice and has a grown daughter almost Ruth's age. When he summons the daughter and her mother to live with Ruth and himself, Ruth has to rely on her Christian faith to help her accept her unpolished stepmother and half-sister. 1997. Romance All through the Night RC 46746 by Connie Brockway read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In Regency England, special agent Jack Seward is searching for a thief who is targeting the prince's elite circle of friends. A sexually charged encounter between Jack and the culprit reveals that the burglar is a woman. But Jack doesn't realize she is the widow he's courting. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. All We Hold Dear RC 44911 by Kathryn Lynn Davis read by Patricia Kilgarriff 4 cassettes This sequel to Too Deep for Tears (RC 32648) returns to idyllic Glen Affric in northern Scotland. In 1988, on her eighteenth birthday, Eva Crawford discovers she is adopted and that her birth mother is Celia Ward. The story alternates between 1988 and the 1880s as Eva learns the history of her real family. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Always to Remember RC 46243 by Lorraine Heath read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes "Clay" Holland, who refused to carry a gun during the Civil War, has been branded a coward since his return to Cedar Grove, Texas. Meg Warner tries to shame him and to commemorate the town's fallen heroes by commissioning him to carve a memorial statue for the town. But Meg is surprised by Clay's courage. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. Amanda RC 45302 by Kay Hooper read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes In the summer of 1995 Amanda Daulton returns to Glory, the southern mansion where she spent the first nine years of her life. She claims to be the same Amanda who, twenty years ago, fled in the night with her mother after a frightening experience that remains suppressed in her memory. But there are some who are not convinced of her claim. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. An Angel for Emily RC 45678 by Jude Deveraux read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Angry at being stood up by her fianc‚, Emily Jane Todd is speeding down a curving road in North Carolina when she hits a man. Michael is unscathed by the accident because he is actually Emily's guardian angel, sent to protect her from some evil--if only he knew what. Emily tries her best to dump Michael, but he stays by her side to find the evil pursuing her. Bestseller 1998. An Angel for the Earl RC 45322 by Barbara Metzger read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes After Lucinda Faire has an accident while attempting to return home from an elopement gone sour, she lies unconscious, waiting to die. But Lucinda can't go to heaven unless she can persuade the earl of Stanford to repent of his wicked ways. The earl, however, doesn't want anything to do with his new guardian angel. 1994. Annie's Song RC 46753 by Catherine Anderson read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Everyone believes Annie Trimble is an idiot, so the town bully, Douglas Montgomery, has no qualms about raping her. His brother, Alex, runs him out of town, however, marries the pregnant Annie, and adopts the baby. Alex patiently helps Annie overcome her fear of men, and he is quite surprised when he discovers she is not dumb--just deaf. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Blue Window RC 46461 by Temple Bailey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Hildegarde grew up on a farm in Missouri with her mother and two aunts. Now Hildegarde's mother is dead. Her dying wish is that her daughter be reunited with Hildegarde's long-lost father in Maryland. Hildegarde is overwhelmed by the upscale lifestyle she encounters in the East and longs for the true love she left behind. 1926. Breakfast in Bed RC 45593 by Sandra Brown read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Sloan Fairchild agrees to let her best friend's fianc‚, Carter Madison, finish writing his novel at her San Francisco bed-and-breakfast. But when she meets Carter, Sloan is shocked by her immediate strong attraction to him and by his declaration of the same feelings for her. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1983. Bride of the Mist RC 45317 by Christina Skye read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Kara Fitzgerald, a bridal magazine editor, wants to do a photo shoot at Dunraven Castle in the Scottish Highlands. Castle owner Duncan MacKinnon refuses. Then unusual circumstances put Kara and Duncan in London, where they are forced to work together on a project--one that sends Kara back in time to nineteenth-century Draycott Abbey. Sequel to Bridge of Dreams (RC 44830). Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Catherine and Amanda: The Calhoun Women, Book 1 RC 46063 by Nora Roberts read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes The Calhoun women can no longer keep up their family home and decide to sell it to a hotel chain. Of course, everything would change if only they could find their great-grandma's legendary emerald necklace. Then Catherine falls in love with hotel owner Trent, and Amanda falls for the architect. Prequel to Lilah and Suzanna (RC 46064). Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1991. Choice Deceptions RC 44986 by Emma Jensen read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Miss Aurelie Carollan needs to escape from relatives scheming to acquire her inheritance. Jason Granville, Lord Tarrant, needs a "fianc‚e" of his own chosing to avoid his parents' choice. When an ad in the Times catches Jason's attention, the two are thrown together in a scheme they hope will solve their problems. But instead it may only wreak havoc in their lives. 1996. Come the Spring RC 45564 by Julie Garwood read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Garwood continues her story of the Clayborne family, begun in For the Roses (RC 43563). U.S. Marshal Daniel Ryan tricks Cole into becoming a marshal, and together they track down a gang of bank robbers. In the process, both men fall in love with women who were in the bank. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. The Complete Fiction of W.M. Spackman RC 45929 by W.M. Spackman read by Randy Wieck 5 cassettes Five novels depicting romantic love in urbane, sophisticated settings. The first, Heyday, portrays the alienation that affects a group of carefree Ivy League students in Greenwich Village during the Great Depression. Some strong language. 1997. Conor's Way RC 45910 by Laura Lee Guhrke read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes Louisiana, 1871. Impoverished Olivia Maitland has prayed for someone to help her run the farm, but finding a beaten Irish prizefighter on the road is not what she expected. With her three young adopted daughters, Olivia nurses Conor Branigan back to health. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1996. A Cottage by the Sea RC 46721 by Ciji Ware read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Blythe Barton Stowe divorces her British movie-director husband after he has an affair with her sister. She retreats to Barton Hall in Cornwall where she eerily learns more about her ancestors, whom her late Wyoming grandmother insisted were Cornish. Meanwhile she falls for the hall's present owner. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Dancing on Snowflakes RC 43167 by Malcolm Macdonald read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Katy O'Barry had her coming out during the 1897 Dublin Season. But her appalling behavior has led her parents to send her to relatives in Stockholm, where they hope she will learn proper manners. Katy has other plans, though, and when she arrives in Stockholm, she secures her own lodgings. Some strong language. 1993. Daniel's Gift RC 45410 by Barbara Freethy read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes Twelve-year-old Daniel St. Claire longs to meet his father, Luke Sheridan, head of a California biotech company. But his mother, Jenny, wants nothing to do with Luke, who left her for his career. Then, after attempting a reunion, Danny is hurt in a terrible accident. As he lies unconscious in the hospital, Danny's parents try to make amends. Some strong language. 1996. Dear Lady RC 45775 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Lady Beth Wellington has come to America in 1897 to escape an arranged marriage. But when she shows up on the doorstep of her ten-year-old pen pal Janie Steele, the girl's father, Garret, makes Beth feel she has made a mistake in coming to Montana. Eventually time heals all wounds, including those suffered by Garret in his first marriage. 1997. Devotion RC 46130 by Katherine Sutcliffe read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes England, 1805. Trey Hawthorne, duke of Salterdon, wounded by a band of thieves, lies in a state of semiconsciousness occasionally awakening and turning violent. Maria Ashton, wanting to escape a tyrannical father, restores Trey to health. Love develops, but an aristocrat isn't supposed to marry a servant. Sequel to Miracle (RC 40276). Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Dream a Little Dream RC 45735 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes After her embezzling televangelist husband dies in a crash, his destitute young widow, Rachel Stone, brings her little boy back to face the unfriendly town of Salvation, North Carolina. Reeling from his own loss, surly Gabe Bonner is dismayed to find himself helping Rachel. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Dust Devil RC 45987 by Rebecca Brandewyne read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Renzo Cassavettes's difficult childhood was brightened only by the happy memory of watching a butterfly emerge from its cocoon and by his friendship with Sarah Kincaid. Now, twelve years after Renzo fled town accused of murder, his return to claim Sarah reignites an old hatred in the real killer. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1996. Emerald Rain RC 46553 by Linda Francis Lee read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Nicholas Drake has won his case in court and has almost won the revenge he has wanted for years. But Ellie Sinclair refuses to sell him the piece of New York City property he needs to complete his victory--and he won't let the matter drop. As they fight their battle of wills, an attraction grows between them. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Enchanted April RC 46007 by Elizabeth von Arnim read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes On a rainy February day in London, Mrs. Lotty Wilkins notices an ad in the Times for a small medieval Italian castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let for the month of April. A seed is planted in her mind, and soon she, along with three other women, find themselves on a holiday in Italy that will ultimately affect the lives of each one. 1922. The Famous Heroine RC 44305 by Mary Balogh read by Anne Mullen 2 cassettes Miss Cora Downes, daughter of a merchant, did not think twice about rescuing a drowning child. But the child is a duke's nephew, and his mother has insisted on taking Cora in as her prot‚g‚e for the London season. When the duke asks his friend Lord Francis to dance with Cora at least once, the result is unexpected. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. Fascination RC 46749 by Leona Blair read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes In 1900 Miranda Cunningham heads for London to meet her husband, Paul. On board ship, she and her niece, Cynthia, meet Kitt McAllister, an independent spinster looking for a good time, and Steven James, a recently widowed senator. Soon all three women are in love with Mr. James. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. The Final Chapter of Chance McCall RC 45378 by Stephen Bly read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes New York editor Lynda Austin is alarmed when the last chapter of a book containing treasure maps disappears from the office. A clue leads her to believe the missing pages are in Montana, which gives Lynda a good excuse to meet up with appealing rodeo circuit cowboy Brady Stoner again. 1996. Finders Keepers RC 46141 by Sharon Sala read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes A car accident cost Molly Eden her unborn child and the chance to have another. So Molly is overcome with pain when a lost child runs into her yard and asks, "Isth you my momma?" But that is just the beginning of the hurt she endures as she falls in love with the boy's father. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Finding the Dream RC 45977 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Holding the Dream (RC 44156), Laura Templeton struggles to cope with her divorce, raise her two daughters, run Templeton House, and work at the store where she is part owner. Further complicating her life, her brother Josh asks her for a favor on behalf of his longtime friend, Michael. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. Firebird RC 47253 by Janice Graham read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Kansas attorney Ethan Brown is engaged to a wealthy rancher's daughter when he meets violinist Annette Zeldin, in town from Paris for her mother's funeral. After Annette and Ethan fall in love, a double tragedy unites them and Ethan's fianc‚e in a most unusual way. Strong language. 1998. For the Love of Emma RC 45636 by Lucy Gordon read by Vanessa Maroney 1 cassette After her very young sister dies, a heartbroken Briony takes a temporary job in Carlyle Brackman's company. A strict, demanding boss, Carlyle is a different person with his little girl Emma, who is dying. Briony is shocked when Carlyle begs her to fulfill Emma's main wish by becoming her mother and his wife until Emma dies. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. Forever After RC 47178 by Catherine Anderson read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Meredith's abusive, mob-connected husband is dead, but Glenn, his father, wants custody of her four-year-old daughter, Sammy. Keeping one step ahead of Glenn leads Meredith to a small Oregon town. There she meets Sheriff Heath Masters and his "retired" police dog Goliath, who help her and Sammy heal. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Forget Me Not RC 45794 by Stef Ann Holm read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes In the late nineteenth century, after her marriage ends, New York socialite Josephine Whittaker moves west. Picking Sienna, Wyoming, from a novel, she arrives to find that her valise and money are missing and that there are no jobs for her. Desperate and broke, Josephine lies about her skills and lands a cook position on a ranch. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. The Ghost RC 45158 by Danielle Steel read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes After a ten-year marriage ends, all Charlie Waterston has now is the future. He is leaving his architectural job in London and returning to New York. Too devastated to work, Charlie takes a leave of absence to go skiing in Vermont. But a snow storm leaves him stranded in Massachusetts, where a stay at a bed and breakfast changes his life forever. Bestseller 1997. Heart of Thunder RC 45055 by Johanna Lindsey read by Chris Shields 2 cassettes In 1870, Samantha Blackstone Kingsley returns to Mexico after three years of schooling in the East. At a stopover in Denver, Samantha shoots a man in self-defense. Outlaw Hank Chavez, amazed at her shooting ability, is immediately attracted to Samantha. But she has her sights on someone else. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1983. The Homecoming: Being the Sixth Volume of the Daughters of Mannerling RC 47164 by Marion Chesney read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Lizzie, the remaining unmarried Beverley sister, has no desire to marry the current owner of her family's former mansion, Mannerling, just so her mother can live there once more. Besides, the haughty duke of Severnshire certainly has no intention of courting Lizzie! Sequel to The Romance (RC 44592). 1997. Homeport RC 46181 by Nora Roberts read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Dr. Miranda Jones works in her family's business as an art expert specializing in bronzes. After identifying a statue as genuine that later proves to be fake, Miranda's reputation is ruined. Determined to find the real sculpture, Miranda joins forces with handsome art thief Ryan Boldari and soon finds herself falling in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. Bestseller 1998. I'll Be Seeing You RC 45581 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Carley Mattea is in the hospital yet again when Kyle Westin is admitted. Kyle has been temporarily blinded by a chemistry experiment gone awry, so he cannot tell that Carley's face has been disfigured by cancer. Kyle falls in love with the Carley he knows, but she is determined that he will never see her after he recovers. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Illusions RC 46451 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Bodyguard Delaney Wescott is called to New York to protect movie star Lucas Wayne from his former lover, Rina Cole. Lucas is somewhat hesitant to deal with a female protector, but soon realizes Delaney is good at her job. Delaney, however, has much more to deal with, including her former lover and a murder. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Incurable Matchmaker RC 46578 by Mary Balogh read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes When the marquess of Kenwood's prowess with the ladies is challenged, the tipsy nobleman accepts a wager to bed the virtuous Diana Ingram, recent widow of a clergyman. The two are invited to a house party given by Diana's mother-in-law, who has matchmaking ideas of her own. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. Indiscreet RC 46742 by Mary Balogh read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Lady Catherine is banished to a small village after an illicit love affair. For five long years, she lives an anonymous but contented life. Unexpectedly, Viscount Rawleigh, the rake twin brother of the local landlord, comes to visit. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Intimate Strangers RC 45787 by Juliette Mead read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Americans Christy and Gabe McCarthy and Britons Maggie and Oliver Callahan innocently decide that a change of scenery will put a spark in their respective marriages. When both couples join a home-exchange program for their summer vacations, however, each relationship faces greater jeopardy. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. The Jacaranda Tree RC 45484 by Rebecca Brandewyne read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Heiress Arabella Darracott is sent to live with her guardian in Australia after her father's death. Shipwrecked offshore, Arabella is rescued by wealthy ex-convict Lucien Sinclair. She spends weeks in the wilderness with him and succumbs to his passionate overtures. Upon reaching her destination she attempts to forget him. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Jackson Rule RC 44789 by Dinah McCall read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes When Jackson Rule was sixteen, he went to prison for killing his father. Now thirty-one and newly free, Jackson's chances of finding a decent job and helping his troubled sister are bleak until nursery owner Rebecca Hill hires him despite the protests of her preacher father. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Keegan's Lady RC 46569 by Catherine Anderson read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Colorado, 1885. Ace Keegan returns to avenge his stepfather's murder and his mother's rape. He discovers that the killer, Conor O'Shannessy, is dead but O'Shannessy's daughter, Caitlin, has inherited the ranch. Ace compromises Caitlin's reputation, but then proposes a marriage of convenience as compensation. Descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1996. Kiss Me, Katie RC 45134 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes In 1916, Katie Jones returns to her Idaho hometown to convince women to exercise their newly won right to vote. The first person she sees is her childhood friend Ben Rafferty, who is now the newspaper editor. Although Katie has no place for marriage in her own future, she's disappointed to learn Ben is courting someone. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. The Klone and I: A High-Tech Love Story RC 46518 by Danielle Steel read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette In Paris to meet her children, Stephanie spends a day sightseeing with Peter Baker--a handsome, courteous American businessman. Back in New York, he creates a companion for her while he is traveling: a robotic clone named Paul. Steph loves both conservative Peter and flashy, sexy Paul, but she must choose between them. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Lady's Companion RC 45373 by Carla Kelly read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes At twenty-five, Susan Hampton has given up hope of a London season since her father gambled away the family estate. She does not want to stay with her aunt, who will treat her as little more than a servant. So she finds work as a lady's companion--but the woman doesn't want her help. 1996. Larkspur RC 45933 by Dorothy Garlock read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Twenty-three and unmarried, Kristin Anderson angers her half brother when she leaves his Wisconsin home to claim Larkspur, the Montana ranch she unexpectedly inherits in 1883. Others want Larkspur too, so she joins forces with a cranky cowboy to save it. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Last Valentine RC 46819 by James Michael Pratt read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Reporter Susan Allison interviews Neil Thomas about his parents' fifty-year love story to be aired on Valentine's Day. Being a cynic about true love, Susan is skeptical while she investigates Caroline and Neil's romance but gradually falls in love herself. Some violence. 1996. The Last Viking Queen RC 44977 by Janelle Taylor read by June Carter 3 cassettes Princess Alysa, nineteen, will soon become ruler of two kingdoms. But the high priest, Trosdan, says Alysa must first overcome several evils. Her new husband, Prince Gavin, wants to fight the battles necessary to save Alysa's kingdoms and his own, but he fails to understand that preventing Alysa from following her destiny will bring disaster. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Liberty Blue RC 45424 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Olivia Vanderhoff fled New York and her overbearing father several years ago when he demanded she wed a man of his choice. Now, in 1890, she is living happily on her Idaho ranch under the name Libby Blue. But then she accidentally shoots Remington Walker, who was hired by her father to find her. Some descriptions of sex. 1995. Lilah and Suzanna: The Calhoun Women, Book 2 RC 46064 by Nora Roberts read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes In this sequel to Catherine and Amanda (RC 46063), the hunt for great-grandma Bianca's emerald necklace continues. When Max, a professor and avid sailor, washes ashore during a bad storm, he is rescued by Lilah, who soon loses her heart to him. Suzanna falls in love with ex-cop Holt, the grandson of Bianca's lover. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1991. The Love Charm RC 45435 by Pamela Morsi read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes In 1820s Louisiana, Armand Sonnier secretly loves his childhood friend Aida Gaudet but feels his unremarkable looks and short stature would never appeal to her. When Armand inadvertently causes Aida to break up with his best friend, he's terrified that he has sent her into the arms of his older, married brother. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. The Love Pirate RC 43543 by Barbara Cartland read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette (Reissue) Bertilla Alvinston's mother sends her to Sarawak as a missionary to get her away from home, and after many adventures, Bertilla falls in love with trade investigator Lord Saire. 1977. The Love Slave RC 45233 by Bertrice Small read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes As the second-born twin, Regan MacDuff faces life as a nun. But when she is taken to the convent at age fifteen, she is sold into slavery and ends up in training to be a "love slave" for a Moorish caliph. As Regan learns erotic arts, she and her trainer break the first rule--they fall in love. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. Love Warps the Mind a Little RC 46380 by John Dufresne read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Lafayette Proulx's wife kicks him out when he admits to having an affair. His girlfriend, Judi, reluctantly lets him move in temporarily. He spends his time trying to write a novel and socializing with Judi's bizarre family. Then Judi discovers she is dying of cancer and Lafayette becomes her caregiver. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Lovers Forever RC 44982 by Shirlee Busbee read by Mimi Bederman 3 cassettes Tess Mandeville's great-grandmother was stolen away from her fianc‚, the earl of Sherbourne, and forced to marry the baron of Mandeville in 1740. When the fortune-hunting new Baron Mandeville attempts to do the same to Tess, she tries to flee to London and ends up in the arms of the current earl of Sherbourne. Explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1996. The Matchmakers RC 46382 by Janette Oke read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette When Cynthia Longley's husband died three years ago, her widower father practically moved into her home to help her and her two sons adjust. But now Cynthia is feeling the need for some space--and she thinks her father needs some too. She could not have imagined, however, what happens when her friend Judith suggests they introduce him to a fellow church member's mother. 1997. Message in a Bottle RC 46179 by Nicholas Sparks read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Beautiful single mother Theresa Osborne, a syndicated columnist, is vacationing at Cape Cod. Finishing an early morning jog on the beach, she finds a corked bottle with a love letter to an elusive Catherine from Garrett. Believing that Garrett is a sensitive and caring man, Theresa decides to find him. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. My Outlaw RC 45632 by Linda Lael Miller read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes At age seven, Keighly Barrow looks in the mirror at her grandmother's house and sees a young boy who appears to be in a saloon. A century apart, the two meet at the mirror whenever Keighly visits. As an adult, she inherits the house and vows to go through the mirror. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. The Night Remembers RC 46185 by Kathleen Eagle read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Fleeing her abusive ex-lover and her teaching job in upstate New York, Angela Prescott settles in Minneapolis. With a new home and a new identity, she befriends a homeless twelve-year-old, who helps her get a job as a waitress. Then she is attacked by a gang, helped by a "masked" man, and finds that she has a whole new family. Some strong language. 1997. No Ordinary Princess RC 45749 by Pamela Morsi read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Princess Calhoun is the oil baron's daughter. Bossy and plain, Princess is still not married at the old age of twenty-four. When ex-Rough Rider Tom Walker comes to the Oklahoma oil town, he realizes the inheritance waiting to be had with Princess. Deceiving her into marriage, their lives fall apart when the truth is discovered. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Nop's Hope RC 45745 by Donald McCaig read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Penny Berkeholder, grieving the loss of her husband and daughter, leaves home for the sheepdog circuit. Her border collie, Hope, is the son of the trophy-winning dog Nop from Nop's Trials (RD 20896). Penny and Hope take work on Oren Wright's ranch and later join Ransome Barlow back on the road. Although both men love her, Penny can't find comfort with either until a crisis occurs. 1994. The Old Bank House RC 47189 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Now up in years and with dwindling resources, Mrs. Sowerby has come to accept the fact that she must sell the Old Bank House. Mr. Sam Adams seems to be a perfect candidate to buy the manse. But before leaving her beloved home, Mrs. Sowerby informs the new owner the house likes a mistress. Soon numerous weddings are being announced. Prequel to County Chronicle (RC 47244). 1947. Once a Warrior RC 46443 by Karyn Monk read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes In 1207, with his peaceable clan facing attack, MacKendrick sends for the great warrior MacFane and his armies. They never appear, and MacKendrick is killed. His daughter searches for MacFane and learns he is now an injured drunk. Disguised as a boy, she convinces him to train her clan to fight. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Only Love RC 45718 by Erich Segal read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes As a young doctor, Matthew Hiller joins M‚decine Internationale and trains to work in Africa. He falls in love with a fellow trainee, Silvia, and they plan to marry. But Silvia deserts him and marries another. Years later, Silvia comes to Matthew to explain--and for treatment of a brain tumor. Some strong language. Bestseller 1997. The Outsider RC 44881 by Penelope Williamson read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Rachel Yoder and her young son Benjo are trying to survive on a Montana sheep ranch in the 1880s, when out of the woods comes severely wounded Johnny Cain. Although the Amish folks frown upon the widow Rachel taking care of an "outsider," she continues to do so. But the community is outraged when she hires Cain to help on the ranch. Some violence. 1996. The Pact RC 46385 by Hilary Norman read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Olivia, Jamie, and Annie, American high school students in London, become bonded emotionally when their parents are killed in an air accident. Through the years, Olivia and Jamie, married to another woman, fight their mutual attraction. But then Olivia discovers a dark secret concerning the deaths, and both Jamie and Annie run to her aid. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Petals on the River RC 45287 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes In April 1747 Shemaine O'Hearn, falsely accused of thievery, arrives in Virginia aboard a convict ship. Though used to a comfortable life, she survives the hardships of her journey and is happy to become indentured to kindly Gage Thornton, a widowed shipbuilder with a two-year-old son. But Shemaine's troubles are far from over. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. A Place to Call Home RC 45772 by Deborah Smith read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes As a child in the mountains of Georgia, Claire Maloney developed a special friendship with an older, motherless boy from an outcast family. Twenty years later Claire returns home to heal from injuries suffered on her job as a reporter investigating domestic violence. She finds that her old friend still loves her. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. Promise Me Forever RC 45737 by Lori Copeland read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes When the McDougal sisters' stagecoach was attacked in Promise Me Today (RC 39455), each sister was taken in tow by a different man. This sequel to Promise Me Tomorrow (RC 45453) relates Amelia's rescue by Captain Morgan Kane. He dumps Amelia in Galveston, but she is kidnapped and sold as a prostitute and once again needs to be rescued. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Promise Me Tomorrow RC 45453 by Lori Copeland read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes When the McDougal sisters' stagecoach was attacked in Promise Me Today (RC 39455), each sister was taken in tow by a different man. This account follows Anne-Marie, who was rescued by Creed Walker, a Crow warrior who is hiding a cache of gold. They agree to help one another, but they may kill each other first. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Promise Me Tomorrow: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 4 RC 45369 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes This sequel to To Know Her by Name (RC 45370) relates the story of Katherine, daughter of Jackie and Clayton Taggart. Katherine is working at an orphanage when she meets widower Chase McCandles. He chaperones her when she delivers two children to their new home. On the return trip, Katherine becomes ill and spends time at Chase's home where she meets his young son, Quintin, who needs a mother. 1997. Promise of Love RC 45264 by Mary Renault read by Pamela Brook 3 cassettes (Reissue) Vivian, a young nurse in training, and Mic, an assistant pathologist, are both employed in an English provincial hospital. The extraordinary pressures of their environment seem to complicate their love from the start. Some descriptions of sex. 1939. The Rake's Rainbow RC 45411 by Allison Lane read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Regency rake Thomas Mannering is so devastated by the love of his life's marriage to someone else, he has spent the last few months in a drunken stupor. When an accident puts him in bed with Caroline Cummings, a vicar's daughter, Thomas realizes he must change his ways. But even the charming and efficient Caroline seems unable to make Thomas forget his former love. 1996. Reason to Believe RC 45461 by Kathleen Eagle read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Ben and Clara Pipestone were meant for each other. But they have been separated for two years because Ben betrayed the trust in their marriage. Now their daughter, Anna, thirteen, is in trouble, and her parents have joined to help her. In doing so, perhaps Ben will also reclaim his Lakota Indian heritage. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Riddle of Alabaster Royal RC 46452 by Patricia Veryan read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes After being wounded in Spain in 1813, Captain Jack Vespa returns to England with plans to settle down at Alabaster Royal, his newly inherited estate in Dorsetshire. Jack looks forward to peace and quiet, but what he finds is a home believed to be haunted, a young woman and her grandmother hiding out there, and a series of nighttime visitors. 1997. Sara's Song RC 46588 by Fern Michaels read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Dr. Sara Killian meets an unusual rock star, Dallas Lord, and impetuously agrees to marry him. Following his untimely airplane accident, Sara mourns Dallas while dealing with his ex-girlfriend and disagreeable brother Adam. All she has left is a song Dallas wrote for her--a song that becomes valuable. Some violence. 1998. Scandalous RC 45371 by Candace Camp read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In nineteenth-century England, Priscilla is shocked to find a naked man almost unconscious on the porch of her home, Evermere Cottage. He's an American who has lost his memory of everything except being held captive by two men. Priscilla, who secretly writes adventure stories, tries to help him solve the mystery of his past. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. Secrets RC 46626 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Uneasy with her life as a millionaire's daughter, Jessica Morgan runs away to start a new life as a school teacher in the town of Glenbrooke, Oregon. Although she faces unexpected difficulties, Jessica falls in love with the town, and especially with paramedic Kyle Buchanan, who shares her Christian views. 1995. The Seduction RC 46868 by Laura Lee Guhrke read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes In 1882, while visiting Italy, American Margaret Van Alden is being pressured by her wealthy father to find a titled Englishman to wed. Meanwhile, the suicide of his brother has made Trevor St. James an earl, but one in desperate need of money. Explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1997. The Senator's Wife RC 46835 by Karen Robards read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Senator Honneker is running for reelection, but his marriage to young and attractive Ronnie has a negative effect on the polls. Tom Quinlan is hired to change her image, but matters become complicated when he and Ronnie fall in love. Then the senator is murdered and Ronnie stands accused. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Sharp Edges RC 46066 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Pretending to be lovers on vacation, Eugenia Swift, director of the Leabrook Glass Museum, and Cyrus Colfax, a private investigator, travel to Glass House on Frog Cove Island, near Seattle. They are on separate missions and are looking for two killers, but soon part of their ruse becomes a reality. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Shattered Rainbows RC 44463 by Mary Jo Putney read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Lord Michael Kenyon doesn't mind risking his life for England; perhaps it will help him forget the past. Catherine Melbourne doesn't mind being a battlefield nurse; after all, her husband is in the war. But when Catherine saves Michael's life on more than one occasion, he will do anything for her. He even pretends to be her husband. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Silent Melody RC 45576 by Mary Balogh read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes As a young child, Lady Emily Marlowe has a fever that leaves her deaf and unable to speak, yet she learns to communicate with Lord Ashley Kendrick in their own special language. So she is devastated when he goes to India and then marries. Later, in 1763 Ashley returns home, and Emily knows she loves only him--but she is engaged to another. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Simply Love RC 45936 by Catherine Anderson read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Colorado, 1887. Gold mine owner Luke Taggart, tired of saloons, gambling, and loose women, wants to settle down with a live-in mistress. When he sees Cassandra Zerek reading to a group of school children, he believes he has found the right person. But Cassandra plans to become a nun. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Sophie's Heart RC 43647 by Lori Wick read by Anne Mullen 3 cassettes In the 1980s, Janet Ring teaches a Bible study class in Chicago and worries about her widowed brother Alec, whose wife died in a tragic accident, leaving him with three children. When Sophie, a young woman from Czechoslovakia, comes to class one day, Janet quickly sees her as the answer to prayer. 1995. Spice Box RC 45614 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Chris Shields 2 cassettes Immediately following her sister's funeral, Janice Whitmore leaves her home of five years to escape her evil brother-in-law. Found unconscious in a snowstorm, she is nursed back to health by Dr. Howard Sterling. But Janice will have to evade her nemesis three more times before she finds happiness. For high school and older readers. 1943. The Storm and the Splendor RC 44963 by Jennifer Blake read by Mary Ann Nichols 4 cassettes As her father's confidante, Julia Marie Dupr‚ of New Orleans is well aware of his involvement in plans to rescue Napoleon from St. Helena. But she didn't expect that she would be on the ship undertaking the mission. Then her father dies, and Julia is at the mercy of a shipful of men. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1979. Sunrise Song RC 44788 by Kathleen Eagle read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes In 1973 Michelle Benedict inherits her aunt's house. Concerned about a 1930s Indian cemetery located next to the house, she attempts to find relatives of those buried there. Her search leads to an involvement with Zane Lone Bull and the discovery of terrible secrets about their connected past. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Sweet Savage Love RC 44502 by Rosemary Rogers read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes (Reissue) A Paris-educated senator's daughter experiences high adventure and many love affairs in post-Civil War New Orleans, the West, and Mexico during the reign of Maximilian. Prequel to Dark Fires (RC 12232). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1974. Tallchief RC 46082 by Dinah McCall read by John Polk 2 cassettes Morgan Tallchief is devastated when his lover and her family are reported lost in an explosion. Years later, when Tallchief's lover emerges from a witness protection program and resumes their romance, ex-commando Tallchief faces daunting odds to protect her. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. This Matter of Marriage RC 46244 by Debbie Macomber read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes As successful career woman Hallie McCarthy turns thirty, she decides it's time to find a husband and start a family. Meanwhile Steve Marris moves next door and the two become friends. Steve tells her of his undying love for his ex-wife, and Hallie describes her series of disastrous dates. 1997. Thrill! RC 45720 by Jackie Collins read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Gorgeous Lara Ivory agrees to star in a film for her ex-husband's wife, Nikki. While on the set, Lara falls in love with new actor Joey Lorenzo. While her colleagues struggle to control Lara, a stalker is watching her every move. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. To Know Her by Name: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 3 RC 45370 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In this sequel to Whispers of Moonlight (RC 44429), Travis Buchanan, on his way home to his wife, Rebecca, finds a letter in his mail requesting that he meet McKay Harrington at the Boulder Hotel. They meet and arrange to get together several days later to discuss some business. But soon after their first encounter, Harrington, a U.S. Treasury agent, is shot. 1997. The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman RC 46671 by Louise Plummer read by Nona Pipes 1 cassette Six-foot-tall Kate has cataracts and wears thick glasses. Her brother's friend is staying with Kate's family for Christmas, and she has always had a crush on him. But he brought along a beautiful college woman. Kate isn't sure she should try to compete for Richard with the new woman, not to mention Kate's flirtatious friend. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Unmanageable Miss Marlowe RC 40995 by Emma Lange read by Nancy Kronenfeld 2 cassettes Young Sarah Marlowe and her London cousin, Kitty, are gently bred but not particularly well-to-do. Sarah agrees to have her Season with Kitty, but it's not marriage she has in mind. She plans to win back a friend's family jewels from an unscrupulous society man. Lord Dominic Ravensby, while escorting his niece to the same parties, somehow finds himself constantly having to rescue Sarah from uncomfortable situations. Some strong language. 1991. An Unspoken Promise RC 46823 by Georgia Bockoven read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Diana Winchester has always rescued her little sister Amy when she has gotten into trouble, but the latest fiasco left Amy broken in body and spirit. Believing that Amy's real problem may be that she is adopted, Diana decides to help her locate her birth family. But Diana is unprepared for what they find. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. When Lightning Strikes RC 46462 by Kristin Hannah read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Romance author Lainie Costanza passes out while writing at the computer and wakes up in the setting of her book--a western about a woman captured by a bank robber and rescued by the hero. Instead, Lainie and the villain develop an odd relationship. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Winter Fire RC 45990 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Sarah Kennedy has suffered a lot. Now she hopes she, her younger brother Conner, Big Lola (a former prostitute), and Ute, an outlaw Indian, can live peacefully in Utah's stone canyons while she searches for a hidden treasure. But Sarah's quiet life is shattered when the Culpepper gang arrives, and then Case Maxwell shows up badly wounded. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. A Winter Wedding RC 45746 by Janice Bennett and others read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Three short stories centered around the theme of weddings in the wintertime. In The Fairy Tale Wedding, the bride's cousin gets help from the groom's cousin in planning the perfect ceremony, but a surprise awaits them both. In A Match for the Season, a cousin also plays an important role. Bestseller 1998. With This Ring RC 46223 by Amanda Quick read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Beatrice Poole, an early nineteenth-century novelist, takes up the search for the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite following the suspicious death of her Uncle Reggie, who supposedly had the rings. She arrives at Monkcrest Abbey hoping for help from "mad monk" Leo Drake. As their mysterious search continues, they begin to fall in love. Descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. A Year and a Day RC 46739 by Virginia Henley read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Lynx de Warenne, who needs an heir, comes to secure Scotland's Castle Dumfries for Edward Plantagenet. When Lynx learns the steward has fathered ten children, he believes marrying the steward's daughter may provide a successor. But contracting to stay with Jane for a year and a day proves problematic. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Science Fiction Acorna: The Unicorn Girl RC 45684 by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Three prospectors find a baby alien traveling through space in a pod. She has a little horn in her forehead and possesses abilities to heal and to purify water and air. Her caretakers name her Acorna. To flee scientists who want to experiment on her, they travel to the outlaw planet Kezdet where more evil awaits. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Aristoi RC 44728 by Walter Jon Williams read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes Gabriel is one of the Aristoi, highly advanced humans who use their mastery of virtual reality to explore distant places in the electronic world of the Hyperlogos. He soon learns that a rebellious Aristoi threatens to tamper with the society's entire data system. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Ashes of Eden RC 45690 by William Shatner read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes At age sixty-two, Captain Kirk retires from Starfleet and faces a life devoid of challenge and adventure. But things change when a mysterious young woman enlists his aid to save her homeworld. Kirk travels to a world that rejuvenates him, but his actions threaten to disrupt the fragile peace between the Federation and the Klingon empire. A Star Trek novel. 1995. Blameless in Abaddon RC 43681 by James Morrow read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes In this sequel to Towing Jehovah (RC 43408), God, it turns out, is not dead but merely comatose, and his body is hauled from the Arctic to Florida, where it becomes the featured attraction at Orlando's "Celestial City USA." Embittered judge Martin Candle helps bring God to the World Court in The Hague to answer for all the world's injustices. Some strong language. 1996. Bloodletter RC 46067 by K.W. Jeter read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes In order to counter Cardassian expansion, Major Kira is given the task of establishing a Federation substation on the other side of the wormhole. Her mission is jeopardized when a Bajoran terrorist who has sworn to kill Kira manages to shut down the wormhole, trapping her alone on the other side of the galaxy. A Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel. 1993. Blue Light RC 47311 by Walter Mosley read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes San Francisco, 1960s. Needles of blue light penetrate random people, altering their states of being. A biracial grad- school dropout called Chance records these happenings and the effects of subsequent behavior, while the Gray Man (death) exacts his vengeance. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Both Sides of Time RC 46220 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Annie wants romance from her boyfriend, Sean, but he's only interested in cars. While visiting his apartment at the crumbling Stratton mansion, Annie wanders through the building, sad that it is to be demolished. Suddenly, she is pulled back a century to 1895 and meets Strat, young heir to the mansion. The period is romantic but not kind to women or immigrant groups, and a murder threatens Annie and her new friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Cockatrice Boys RC 45350 by Joan Aiken read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Large, evil monsters destroy most of England, forcing humans to live underground. The Cockatrice Boys--a brave group of volunteers who command an armored train--rush to bring food to Manchester and determine to end the occupation. Dakin, a drummer boy, and his cousin Sauna, who can see the future, play important roles in the fight. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Conquerors' Heritage RC 44617 by Timothy Zahn read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes An alien race called the Zhirrzh is on the brink of all-out interstellar war with a new and deadly race--the Humans. Young searcher Thrr-gilag learns that despite their powers, the Zhirrzh are no match for Human technology, and he works fervently to prove to his superiors that the Humans do not want war. Sequel to Conquerors' Pride (RC 42756). 1995. Cyberweb RC 45442 by Lisa Mason read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes While Carly Nolan attempts to regain her reputation as a telespace attorney, she goes to work for a mainframe artificial intelligence called Cognatus. Carly learns that Cognatus, a silicon supremacist, intends to seize control of telespace. Sequel to Arachne (RC 42778). Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995. Dreamfall RC 45330 by Joan D. Vinge read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Half human-half Hydran, Cat is on the planet Refuge to research cloud-whales, but he also hopes to learn about his Hydran heritage from the survivors there. When Cat becomes involved with Miya, a Hydran woman who kidnapped a human child, many conflicts arise and Cat must choose his loyalties carefully. Sequel to Catspaw (RC 29141). Strong language. 1996. Endymion RC 45928 by Dan Simmons read by Ray Foushee 4 cassettes Two hundred forty-seven years after the Fall of Hyperion (RC 33584), the WorldWeb is divided into many kingdoms, and the military wing of the Catholic Church is in charge. Aenea, eleven, emerges from the Time Tombs to challenge the church authorities. Raul Endymion is snatched from death to assist her. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Exile's Song: A Novel of Darkover RC 45949 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Margaret Alton left Darkover as a child. Now as a musicologist, she returns with Professor Davidson, who has become like a father to her, to study the folk songs and musical instruments of the planet. But Margaret's visit is not a happy one, for shortly after arriving her beloved professor dies, and long-suppressed painful memories begin to surface. Some strong language. 1996. Exodus from the Long Sun: The Book of the Long Sun, Book 4 RC 41108 by Gene Wolfe read by John Horton 3 cassettes In this sequel to Cald‚ of the Long Sun (RC 40293), the story of the huge spacecraft Whorl reaches its climax as Patera Silk, the young priest who has become ruler, is confronted by an army of aliens. Some violence. 1996. Final Diagnosis: A Sector General Novel RC 45878 by James White read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes Sector General is the massive, multi-species hospital seen in The Galactic Gourmet (RC 45877). Now Hewlitt, a human, is admitted with unexplainable symptoms and sent back to his home planet. There it is discovered that he has been inhabited by a virus, but the virus has since moved on to another host, creating fears of an interspecies plague. 1997. The Fortunate Fall RC 46719 by Raphael Carter read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In twenty-third-century Russia, the world is linked by virtual reality. The Internet is used as an instrument of thought control. Maya is a human camera, a reporter who transmits her feelings and thoughts as well as the news. She investigates an old atrocity and finds herself fighting the censors. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Freedom's Choice RC 46157 by Anne McCaffrey read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes In this sequel to Freedom's Landing (RC 42013), the colonists on Botany are cautiously exploring the new territory. A Catteni rebel, Zainal, and his human lover and interpreter, Kris, want to settle in but are leery of the absentee Farmers. Zainal is gaining credibility with the humans, but his family is still trying to lure him back. 1997. The Galactic Gourmet RC 45877 by James White read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes Gurronsevas, a six-legged alien, volunteers to be the chef on the space hospital, Sector General. His job is to make the food palatable to all the species recuperating there. After a series of mishaps, Gurronsevas is sent on a mission to save a dying population. In the process, he encounters his most challenging assignment ever. 1996. God's Fires RC 46394 by Patricia Anthony read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes As the Inquisition draws to an end in Portugal, bizarre events occur in the town of Quintas. Strange lights glow in the sky; a virgin announces she is pregnant and loses her baby; visions of the Virgin Mary are reported; and farm fields mysteriously catch fire. But most startling is the "star" that falls to the earth with three creatures aboard. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Golden Nineties RC 46396 by Lisa Mason read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes A staunch feminist of the twenty-fifth century in China, Zhu Wong accepts a time-travel mission to go back six centuries to San Francisco in the 1890s. Her adventures there give Zhu a different perception of being a woman. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1995. The Great Wheel RC 45777 by Ian R. MacLeod read by Jeff Baker 3 cassettes In the year 2070, North Africa's squalid Endless City has barely survived the devastation of global warming. There a priest who has lost his faith labors to find the cause of the leukemia epidemic that plagues his people. In the course of his search, he finds love, loss, and personal healing. Some strong language. 1997. How like a God RC 46440 by Brenda W. Clough read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes An ordinary suburban family man, Rob Lewis suddenly has the power to read other people's minds and even to manipulate their thoughts. He wants to use this talent for good, like a comic-book superhero would, but his life slips out of control. Abandoning his family seems the best way to protect them...from himself. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Humpty Dumpty: An Oval RC 46889 by Damon Knight read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Wellington Stout wakes up in Italy with a bullet in his head. He then experiences different realities that include extraterrestrials, meteors, and dentists while reliving his past life. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. Inheritor RC 46397 by C.J. Cherryh read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes In the sequel to Invader (RC 42111), the uneasy peace between the human colonists and the native atevi is tested when the starship Phoenix returns with more people two hundred years later. The current human ambassador, Bren Cameron, strains to prevent planetary war through building communication between the newcomers and the natives. Some strong language. 1996. Legacy RC 41110 by Greg Bear read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Hexamon agent Olmy Ap Sennon undertakes a mission to investigate a rebel group that illegally activated the time-space tunnel to escape to the new planet of Lamarckia. When he arrives on Lamarckia, he finds a brutal war in progress and a fragile ecology disrupted by human presence. Sequel to Eon (RC 24498). Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Lives of the Monster Dogs RC 45988 by Kirsten Bakis read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In 1882 a Prussian biologist develops a race of intrepid "dog soldiers," who walk upright and speak. The scientist and his dogs flee to a compound in Canada from which the dogs escape to New York in the year 2008. A young reporter joins the dog colony and uncovers their bizarre secrets. Violence. 1997. The Masterharper of Pern RC 45681 by Anne McCaffrey read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Child prodigy Robinton, born at Harper Hall, is popular among the harpers, who teach the culture of Pern through their music. But the harpers are losing credibility because the dreaded Thread has not fallen for centuries. And in the north, the hatred of Robinton is growing. Falls between Dragonflight (RC 12522) and Dragonsdawn (RC 28037). 1998. Moonrise RC 45918 by Ben Bova read by Brian Conn 4 cassettes A family drama unfolds against the backdrop of Moonbase, the first colony on the moon. Elder brother Greg Masterson wants to close down the unprofitable Moonbase while his half brother Doug Stavenger envisions its future viability and worth. Their mother, Joanna, tries to mediate their ensuing struggle. Some strong language and some violence. 1996. The Mote in God's Eye RC 45438 by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle read by John Polk 4 cassettes (Reissue) In the thirty-first century, humans make initial contact with another intelligent species. Though the aliens seem candid, they may be concealing their true and dangerously cunning nature. 1974. The Naked Sun RC 45260 by Isaac Asimov read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) When murder occurs for the first time on the planet Solaria, Earth detective Elijah Haley is sent across space to investigate, with the assistance of his robot aide, Daneel. Sequel to The Caves of Steel (RC 44325). 1957. Objective: Bajor RC 46114 by John Peel read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes The Hive, a huge starship housing billions of insect-like aliens, is heading for the planet Bajor for fuel and raw material. Within a week, the Bajorans will face annihilation unless Captain Sisko and the crew of Deep Space Nine find a way to stop the powerful invaders. A Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel. 1996. Out of Time RC 46221 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (RC 46220), 1990s Annie Lockwood once again travels through time to see the friends she made in 1895. She learns that the young man she loves, Strat, has been institutionalized because of his claim that he had seen Annie. Now she is his only chance for escape. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Past Imperative: Round One of the Great Game RC 45619 by Dave Duncan read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes At the start of World War I, Edward Exeter is charged with killing a school chum, while crippled Eleal Singer is being held hostage in a parallel world. Exeter and Singer are both part of a prophecy, the Filoby Testament. Edward crosses over to the other world but must betray Eleal in order to return. Prequel to Present Tense (RC 45644). 1995. Pollen RC 45529 by Jeff Noon read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes In this follow-up to Noon's futuristic novel Vurt (RC 40524), the city of Manchester is struggling to survive a lethal cloud of pollen and, at the same time, to solve the murder of a popular cabbie--the half-human, half-Dalmatian Coyote. The investigators face attacks by Zombies as they try to understand the virus-laden pollen. Strong language. 1995. Power Lines RC 46683 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Now that Yana Maddox has been adopted as one of their own by the people of planet Petaybee, she no longer works for the Intergal Company. Instead Yana is now spokesperson for Petaybee. She and an ally within the Company try to convince the Company the planet is sentient and the natural deposits must be left alone. Sequel to Powers That Be (RC 46682). Some strong language. 1994. Powers That Be RC 46682 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes With her lungs badly damaged by poisonous gas, Major Yanaba Maddock is sent to the icy planet Petaybee to recover. The Intergal Company also has other plans for her. Yana must find out why the geologists searching for mineral deposits on Petaybee are disappearing and about the new life-form they are creating. But Yana becomes loyal to her new home. Prequel to Power Lines (RC 46683). 1993. Present Tense: Round Two of the Great Game RC 45644 by Dave Duncan read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes In this sequel to Past Imperative (RC 45619), Edward Exeter lands in a trench during the battle of Third Ypres. Assumed a spy, Exeter is rescued by a schoolmate. But Exeter is still wanted dead by forces from Nextdoor, the parallel universe he had been trapped in for the previous three years. Soon Exeter realizes he must return to Nextdoor to fight Zath, evil god of death. 1996. Proud Helios RC 46113 by Melissa Scott read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes When a mysterious cloaked ship begins attacking Gamma Quadrant shipping, Commander Sisko of Deep Space Nine is glad to have the assistance of the Cardassians in tracking down the pirates. But the Cardassians are obsessed with destroying the rogue ship at any cost, even if the effort jeopardizes the crew of Deep Space Nine. A Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel. 1995. Richter 10 RC 44713 by Arthur C. Clarke and Mike McQuay read by David Elias 3 cassettes In a near-future America devastated by ecological disaster, ruled by Chinese corporations, and split along racial and religious lines, seismologist Lewis Crane tries to prove to an unbelieving world that a colossal Richter 10 earthquake is imminent. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Saint Leibowitz and the Wild Horse Woman RC 45850 by Walter M. Miller read by John Horton 4 cassettes Almost forty years after A Canticle for Leibowitz (RC 32968), Miller continues the story of good versus evil, now in the thirty-second century. The Catholic church is still under siege by nomads, Imperial Texark, and other fiefdoms. Brother Blacktooth travels with Cardinal Brownpony to try to appease the warring forces. Some violence. 1997. Shade's Children RC 46607 by Garth Nix read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In a future world, four teenagers with different psychic skills form a bond while trying to defeat the gory rule of the Overlords. Encouraged and trained by Shade, their mysterious leader, Drum, Ella, Ninde, and Gold-Eye confront hideous monsters who would rather capture them for their body parts than kill them. Violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Shadow Matrix: A Novel of Darkover RC 45950 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes In Exile's Song (RC 45949), Margaret Alton returned to her home planet of Darkover, where she discovered her latent powers. Now she and Mikhail Lanart-Hastur want to marry, but first Margaret must learn to control her gift. She becomes overshadowed by an evil force that leaves a powerful, harmful shadow matrix etched into her left hand. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Slant RC 46296 by Greg Bear read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes In this sequel to Queen of Angels (RC 32750), public defender Mary Choy investigates a double murder and learns that the nanotechnology responsible for controlling many global problems is failing. At the same time, Jill--a special form of artificial intelligence--is attacked by Roddy, a similar being of unknown origin. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1997. The Smithsonian Institution RC 46016 by Gore Vidal read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes In 1939 "T," a thirteen-year-old math whiz, is called to the Smithsonian Institution, where he befriends several historical figures who come alive after closing time. Anticipating his own death in battle at Iwo Jima, "T" changes the past in an effort to prevent World War II. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Snow Queen RC 45269 by Joan D. Vinge read by Sally Darling 4 cassettes (Reissue) Arienrhod, the ancient but beautiful Winter Queen of the planet Tiamant, creates a secret clone of herself. She seeks to ensure her survival through the harsh 150-year summer when the technologically advanced offworlders will abandon the planet, letting her artificially maintained life come to an end. Companion to The Summer Queen (RC 34560). 1981. Spares RC 46318 by Michael Marshall Smith read by Norm Thibeault 2 cassettes In a futuristic war-torn region of Virginia, former soldier Jack Randall works as a guard on a spares farm, where cloned humans are kept to provide replacement parts for their originals. When Randall absconds with seven of the "spares," they are pursued through a nearby megamall. Strong language and violence. 1997. A Specter Is Haunting Texas RC 44989 by Fritz Leiber read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes A witty parody of the politics of President Lyndon Johnson. In the twenty-second century, Scully returns to Earth to reclaim his family's mine. Texas, after a post-nuclear holocaust, now rules the United States. But there is a revolution among the peasants, and the Russians are busy in the north. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1968. The Stainless Steel Rat Goes to Hell RC 45932 by Harry Harrison read by John Polk 2 cassettes A rejuvenating stay on the vacation planet Lussuoso becomes a fast-paced quest from Heaven to Hell when diGriz's wife, Angelina, is kidnapped from the temple of eternal truth. The villain is the evasive professor Justin Slakey. DiGriz (the Stainless Steel Rat) calls on his twin sons to help him find Angelina and defeat the schemer Slakey. 1996. Starborne RC 46560 by Robert Silverberg read by John Polk 2 cassettes In the twenty-third century humans must find a new planet to inhabit. Fifty people board a starship to find a new world, led by a year-captain and a sightless young woman, Noelle, a telepathic mission communicator who stays in touch with her twin sister on Earth. When she loses contact with the planet, she is surprised by another presence in "nospace." Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Station Rage RC 45764 by Diane Carey read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes When a hidden tomb of Cardassian soldiers is discovered aboard Deep Space Nine, Captain Sisko's prime concern is the likelihood of diplomatic repercussions with the Cardassian empire. But bigger problems are in store for Deep Space Nine when it turns out the tomb is much older than expected and that the soldiers are not dead but in suspended animation. A Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel. 1995. Sundiver RC 46547 by David Brin read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Jacob Demwa feels that it is time to leave the Center for Uplift and his research with dolphins and chimps. Opportunely Fagin, his E.T. (extraterrestrial) friend, invites him to join Expedition Sundiver based on Mercury to explore strange phenomena on the sun. 1980. The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch RC 45198 by Philip K. Dick read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Earth is too hot to be comfortable, and the colonies on other planets are not well developed, but drugs make it all bearable. Can-D is the preferred drug, although Chew-Z, produced by Palmer Eldritch, is a strong contender. Eldritch wants to control more than the drug market, as the people at the Can-D manufacturer find out the hard way. Some strong language. 1964. Through the Breach RC 46309 by David Drake read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes General Commander Ricimer and Stephen Gregg are planning a mission, the Venus Asteroid Expedition, with the covert aim of penetrating Landolph's Breach in the Mirror. Jeremy Moore has his own reasons for wanting to join the expedition and gains acceptance by unorthodox means. Sequel to Igniting the Reaches (RC 39385). Some violence. 1995. The Tranquility Alternative RC 43656 by Allen Steele read by Jeff Halberstadt 2 cassettes In this alternative-history story, the U.S. space program places a nuclear missile base on the moon in the early 1950s. Because the cold war has ended, a U.S. mission is launched in 1995 to destroy the lunar base. But the mission crew is infiltrated by terrorists who have sinister plans for the missiles. Strong language. 1996. Voyage RC 46387 by Stephen Baxter read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes In 1986 three American astronauts, including an African American and a female geologist, step onto the planet Mars. Their success results from the efforts of ex-President John F. Kennedy, who retired after being wounded in Dallas to become a space lobbyist. He uses his influence to push the space program beyond the 1969 moon landing. 1997. Worldwar: In the Balance RC 45912 by Harry Turtledove read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes It's World War II and the people of planet Earth are killing each other. An invasion force arrives, looking for its fourth world to conquer, but the invaders have only limited resources. The humans have a chance to survive if they can set aside their differences and unite against the aliens. Prequel to Worldwar: Tilting the Balance (RC 47687). Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Fourteenth Annual Collection RC 45337 edited by Gardner Dozois read by James DeLotel 7 cassettes Selections include stories from prolific authors such as Robert Silverberg, John Kessel, and Stephen Baxter, as well as newer writers. In "Immersion" the scientists go to Africa to study the great apes and become one with them; in "The Flowers of Aulit Prison," shared reality for a native is shattered by a Terran. Includes twenty-eight stories. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Short Stories Alligator Dance: Stories RC 45747 by Janet Peery read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Ten tales set in the Southwest that depict people caught in life transitions or coping with trying relationships. The title story relates a fourth grader's sexual awakening as she is attracted to and repelled by a classmate who taunts her with erotic images. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1993. Almost No Memory RC 45601 by Lydia Davis read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette A collection of tales reflecting on diverse themes, including love, tragedy, and alienation. In "Mr. Knockly," a woman attending her aunt's funeral observes a grief-stricken stranger. Hoping to learn more about the mysterious gentleman, she follows him for weeks and then witnesses his murder. 1997. Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned RC 45769 by Walter Mosley read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes In fourteen linked stories, an older ex-con named Socrates ponders decency and formulates a moral code for African American men on the streets of Watts. Socrates employs his principles by befriending Darryl, a fatherless twelve-year-old boy, and making him take responsibility for his actions. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Angel Maker: The Short Stories of Sara Maitland RC 45978 by Sara Maitland read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes In this collection of thirty short stories are witches, demons, mothers, mothers-to-be, a conquistador, and ordinary humans. The title tale relates "Hansel and Gretel" from the well-intentioned witch's perspective--as a midwife and abortionist. The last selection is an homage to several kindly witches who befriended a hostile child. 1996. Apocryphal Tales RC 45851 by Karel apek read by Ed Blake 1 cassette Humorous short stories written by one of Czechoslovakia's leading novelists and playwrights during the 1920s and 1930s. apek, who died in 1938, views European history and mythology from the perspective of his times in order to highlight social and political concerns. 1997. Asking for Love and Other Stories RC 44396 by Roxana Robinson read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes A collection of stories about prosperous families split asunder by divorce and the emotional casualties who are left to go on with their lives. The title story tells of a divorced woman's awkward courtship, even as she struggles for reconciliation with her aggrieved teenage daughter. 1996. The Astronomer and Other Stories RC 45922 by Doris Betts read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Stories set in rural North Carolina, depicting human relationships at times of crisis and transition. In the title work, a retired blue collar worker pursues an interest in astronomy and takes two boarders into his home. These involvements cause him to engage life in new ways. 1965. Bear and His Daughter: Stories RC 46102 by Robert Stone read by Fred Major 2 cassettes In this collection of six short stories and a novella, Stone explores the dark side of human nature. His characters confront the aftermath of abortions, drug-dealing, and an excursion to a volcano gone awry. The title piece depicts the complicated relationship between a father and his grown daughter. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1997. The Best American Mystery Stories, 1997 RC 46147 edited by Robert B. Parker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Twenty hard-boiled mystery stories first published in 1996. Includes well-known authors Jonathan Kellerman and Elmore Leonard. In "Red Clay," a movie star is accused of murder in a small southern town. In "Hot Springs," a football coach continues his losing streak. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Best Ghost and Horror Stories RC 46255 by Bram Stoker read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Originally published in 1914, these fourteen horror tales depict supernatural and brutal events in a variety of settings. In "The Dualitists," a pair of cruel, degenerate boys embark on a campaign of destruction. They "progress" from breaking housewares to killing animals and, ultimately, to cold-blooded murder. Violence. 1997. The Best New Horror RC 46872 edited by Stephen Jones read by David Palmer 4 cassettes Selection of twenty-four horror stories from 1996. The editor's introduction provides an overview of the status of horror fiction writing and publishing. Also contains "Necrology: 1996," an obituary of writers, artists, and performers who contributed to the horror genre and died in 1996. 1997. Birds of America: Stories RC 47005 by Lorrie Moore read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Twelve short stories featuring vulnerable women with rueful lives. In "Willing," Sidra, who describes herself as a "minor movie star, once nominated for a major award," is back in Chicago forlornly looking for a normal life. But her parents are uncomfortable around her, and the auto mechanic she dates is not the marrying kind. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Burning Your Boats: The Collected Short Stories RC 45129 by Angela Carter read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes A collection of bizarre short stories featuring themes and characters from legend and history. In the gothic tale "The Bloody Chamber," a virginal bride recounts the events of her wedding night with her husband, who is likened to the notorious Bluebeard. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes RC 43538 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes (Reissue) This final dozen cases completes the amazing career of Sherlock Holmes. Among the short stories included are "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client," "The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger," and "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire." 1955. Cat Crimes for the Holidays RC 46096 edited by Martin H. Greenberg and others read by John Polk 3 cassettes Nineteen original mysteries, each involving a cat at the scene of the crime or as a feline sleuth. Various holidays throughout the year provide the settings for these stories, which include "How the July Fourth Cat Saved the Day and Ruined the Night" and "To Grandmother's House We Go." 1997. The Circus in the Attic and Other Stories RC 46060 by Robert Penn Warren read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes A collection of stories that variously portray Southern small town society, rural life, and a professor in academia. "Blackberry Winter" is a man's boyhood reminiscence about a rude drifter who visited his family's Kentucky farm years ago and made an indelible impression. 1947. A Classic Christmas Crime RC 46158 edited by Tim Heald read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Thirteen mysteries by different authors. The selections vary in location, theme, and type of murder, but all take place at Christmastime. In "Political Corrections," an editor objects to almost every word of a 1930s manuscript. In "A Card or a Kitten," a middle-aged playboy buys jewelry from a "loose woman." 1995. Collected Stories RC 46003 by Carson McCullers read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes Short stories from a southern writer including "The Member of the Wedding" and "The Ballad of the Sad Caf‚," which are considered McCullers's best works. Many of the stories are autobiographical and feature southerners, either at home or transplanted to the north. Some violence and some strong language. 1987. The Collected Stories RC 45295 by Paul Theroux read by Jim Zeiger 5 cassettes Over sixty short stories set in all corners of the globe. Many of the characters are strangers in a distant land and feel alienated from their surroundings. In "White Christmas" Christians celebrate the holiday in the humid tropics. In "Children" an American father in London is first proud of but later embarrassed by his British-raised sons. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Complete Stories RC 46132 by Franz Kafka read by Bill Wallace 4 cassettes Twenty of Kafka's longer stories make up most of this collection, followed by fifty-five short stories and sketches. Included are all the stories published during his lifetime (1883-1924) and several others selected from his literary estate. 1971. Complete Stories RC 47137 by Dorothy Parker read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes Forty-eight stories and nine sketches written between 1920 and 1958 by the literary magazine writer and founder of the Algonquin Round Table. In these stories, Parker often writes about those who cannot extricate themselves from the unsuccessful personal relationships in which they are involved. She also depicts the effects of poverty on people who received little or no education. 1995. The Complete Stories RC 44929 by Edgar Allan Poe read by Ed Blake 8 cassettes Sixty-eight short stories by the nineteenth-century American master of the macabre. Contains familiar favorites such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Gold Bug," and "The Pit and the Pendulum," as well as such lesser known works as "MS. Found in a Bottle," "King Pest," "The Man That Was Used Up," "The Devil in the Belfry," "The Balloon-Hoax," and "Some Words with a Mummy." 1992. The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories RC 45218 by Sarah Orne Jewett read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Poignant stories about late-nineteenth-century life in a Maine fishing village. In the title story first published in 1886, a writer retreats to spend a quiet summer in a remote seaport, where she discovers a strong and cohesive community even as the town faces economic decline. 1997. The Courts of Love: Stories RC 45723 by Ellen Gilchrist read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Ten stories portray different aspects of love. In the novella "Nora Jane and Company," it is 1995 in Berkeley, and the stability of Nora's happy family life is threatened when the fathers of her twin girls meet again. In "A Man Who Looked like Me," a woman recalls her first love's good nature and how her father's prejudice prevented her marriage. 1996. The Cricket on the Hearth and Other Christmas Stories RC 45381 by Charles Dickens read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Three short Christmas tales written in the 1850s. In "The Cricket on the Hearth" and "The Holly-Tree," misunderstandings between lovers are cleared up in time to make the holiday cheerful. Similarly, in "The Haunted House," lovers are eventually united. 1994. Cruising Paradise RC 46242 by Sam Shepard read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Forty short tales about relationships, growing up, and loneliness by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. Many of the stories are situated in the western United States and Mexico; some depict the grandeur and tedium of moviemaking. 1996. The Crystal Frontier: A Novel in Nine Stories RC 46402 by Carlos Fuentes read by Lewis Grenville 2 cassettes Nine stories by the award-winning Mexican author are tied together by the title reference to the border between Mexico and the United States. Fuentes explores the cultural and economic differences between the Hispanics and the Anglos where they intermingle geographically. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. The Deryni Archives RC 44524 by Katherine Kurtz read by John Polk 2 cassettes Collection of eight stories in which Kurtz describes events in the lives of the characters found in the various novels about Deryni. Includes the complete first story she ever wrote--the premier version of the Deryni vision. Some violence and some strong language. 1986. Do the Windows Open? RC 45627 by Julie Hecht read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Short stories depicting the excesses and banality of life in late-twentieth-century America, as told by a neurotic middle-aged woman. In the title work, she describes a series of bizarre characters encountered on a bus ride from Long Island into Manhattan, a trip she manages only with the aid of tranquilizers and music by Mozart. 1997. Drown RC 44468 by Junot D¡az read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Stories depicting the hardscrabble lives of young Latino men in areas ranging from the streets of the Dominican Republic to the urban slums of New Jersey. In "Aurora," a small-time drug dealer dreams of escaping his plight and finding acceptance and a stable life. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Enchiladas, Rice, and Beans RC 45222 by Daniel Reveles read by Lewis Grenville 2 cassettes Nine novellas center around the lives of ordinary people in a Mexican border town in Baja California. In "The Other Woman," a mistress explains to a young wife why it is better not to be married in Mexico. In "Of Time and Circumstance," an American finally travels to Tecate to meet his Mexican lawyer only to find a surprise. Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse RC 43829 by Hermann Hesse read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes Twenty-two tales, written between 1904 and 1918, in which Hesse seeks to contend with what he sees as "the sinister threat of science and commercialism," and which mirror events in Hesse's life. Some stories explore the ironies of romantic failure and artistic success, and others reflect changes within society. 1995. Field of Thirteen RC 47129 by Dick Francis read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Mystery stories featuring horses and racetracks. Eight were previously published (most in the 1970s), and five are originals. In "Spring Fever," an older woman falls in love with her young jockey. In "Blind Chance," a blind boy picks up information about photo finishes and places his bets before the races are decided. Bestseller 1998. Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Other Stories RC 46104 by Sharyn McCrumb read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes A collection of suspenseful short stories. In the title story, a bully always "borrows" a boy's homemade bike but later dies when it falls apart. In "Not All Brides Are Beautiful," a journalist marries a serial killer in jail in order to write his story, and then the prisoner is released on a technicality. 1997. Giant Bones RC 46757 by Peter S. Beagle read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Six short stories in which magic is part of daily life. In "The Last Song of Sirit Byar," a traveling minstrel, knowing the power of songs, reserves one to be used only when he is ready to die. "Lal and Soukyan" brings back characters from The Innkeeper's Song (RC 39098). For senior high and older readers. 1997. Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories RC 44748 by Francesca Lia Block read by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette Stories about unconventional teenage girls, their dysfunctional relationships, and their extravagant fantasies. In the title story, two girls imagine having their own magazine and interviewing a flamboyant rock star. Strong language and descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Girl in the Flammable Skirt: Stories RC 47008 by Aimee Bender read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette Sixteen short stories in which the ordinary becomes unordinary. In "The Rememberer," a person experiences reverse evolution. In "The Bowl," a woman becomes attached to a gift from an unknown source. And in "Quiet Please," a grieving librarian has sex with every man who enters the library. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Hints of His Mortality RC 45423 by David Borofka read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Stories that depict the angst and guilt of middle-aged men who regret their failure to measure up to life's expectations. In "The Summers of My Sex," the storyteller recounts some of the boyhood experiences that influenced his sexual development. Strong language. 1996. The House of the Vestals: The Investigations of Gordianus the Finder RC 46381 by Steven Saylor read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes This collection of nine short stories fills in the gap between Saylor's Roman Blood (RC 36648) and Arms of Nemesis (RC 41404). These mysteries portray important features of Gordianus's life--his relationships with his wife, Bethesda; his adopted son, Eco; his manservant, Belbo; and his patron, Lucius Claudius. Some violence. 1997. I Love You, I Hate You, Get Lost RC 45753 by Ellen Conford read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Seven humorous stories reflecting the ups and downs of life as a teenager. In the title story, Dana has to take her little brother, Zach, on a romantic cruise with her boyfriend. In "Body Wave," a teen getting a permanent rambles on and on to her hairdresser about how she ended up with the date she has for a major dance. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. In Praise of Mothers: A Literary Anthology RC 45603 edited by Lilly Golden read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Fourteen short stories exploring the relationships between mothers, children, and family. Includes "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker and "The Good Deed" by Pearl Buck. 1994. Jo's Girls: Tomboy Tales of High Adventure, True Grit, and Real Life RC 46097 edited by Christian McEwen read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes The author has gathered nearly forty short stories and memoirs that feature the exuberance and high spirit of girls who do not adhere to expected standards of conduct. Includes works by Toni Morrison, Carson McCullers, Alice Munro, and Simone de Beauvoir. The title honors Jo March, the tomboy of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Krik? Krak! RC 47187 by Edwidge Danticat read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Ten short stories that reflect, to some degree, the violence and despair of the author's native Haiti. "Children of the Sea" is an exchange of letters between a young woman and her lover, who is aboard a leaky boat en route to Miami. "Nineteen Thirty-Seven" describes the harsh treatment of a Haitian woman imprisoned for witchcraft. Winner of the 1995 National Book Award. 1995. The Lifeguard RC 46347 by Mary Morris read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Ten stories about ordinary people who confront crisis and experience an epiphany. In the title work, a teenage lifeguard basks in the adulation of the bathers on his beach. When a girl stops breathing and he is unable to help, a woman intervenes to save the day and transform his life. For high school and older readers. 1997. Men Giving Money, Women Yelling: Intersecting Stories RC 46810 by Alice Mattison read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Fifteen interconnected short stories about young people in New Haven, Connecticut. Tom still has a crush on Ida Feldman, his former high school English teacher, when he bumps into her at FedEx; she is mailing French bread to her mother. Now that Tom is a grown-up, too, their relationship changes. Some strong language. 1997. The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre RC 46641 by W.W. Jacobs read by John Horton 2 cassettes Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in the early 1900s. Some stories feature seamen and dockhands from the South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked. Others reflect ordinary English homes where strange events unfold. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Monument Rock RC 46597 by Louis L'Amour read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Eight previously unpublished short stories with an afterword by the author's grandson. In the title story, a mysterious rider warns Lona that her fianc‚ and her father are not the men she thinks they are. In "A Man Named Utah," the new marshal in Squaw Creek investigates fourteen murders and robberies. He immediately suspects that a mass murderer is on the loose. Bestseller 1998. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1995 RC 46890 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Seventeen short stories by southern writers. "In the Distance" tells how a student home from a northern college is overwhelmed by the cultural differences he now perceives. In "The Stucco House," a little boy is determined to stay with his adoring stepfather if his mother wants another divorce. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1993 RC 46861 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes Eighteen short stories concerned with relationships, love, and family. In "White Boys and River Girls," a man remembers a summer girlfriend who has since moved away. In "Major Six Pockets," a father on a camping trip with his children recalls how a fire destroyed his two sons physically but strengthened them in other ways. Some strong language. 1993. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1992 RC 46696 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Seventeen short stories from prominent southern writers including Lee Smith, James Lee Burke, and Larry Brown. In "Explaining Death to the Dog," a grieving mother tries to explain to her pet that the baby will never be coming back. "A Sturdy Pair of Shoes That Fit Good" tells how another woman spends her family's food money on shoes for the eleven children next door. 1992. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1990 RC 46234 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Sixteen short stories by writers from the South. In "Spittin' Image of a Baptist Boy," three children are introduced to their new stepgrandmother, who has come to "check out the divorc‚e." In "Zoe," a teenager meets another of her mother's new boyfriends. Strong language and some violence. 1990. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1991 RC 46541 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by John Polk 2 cassettes Sixteen short stories selected from among the best writers of the South, including Reynolds Price, Jill McCorkle, and Lee Smith. In "The Arabesque," two sisters live in dread of their mother, who is insane. In "Intensive Care," a middle-aged man leaves his family for a woman he knew in high school, only to have her die of cancer. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Night Terrors: Stories of Shadow and Substance RC 46459 edited by Lois Duncan read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Eleven short stories of terror and fright written by popular young adult authors. In "The Bogey Man," a boy discovers too late that his grandmother wasn't lying about the dangers of the basement. In "The Beautiful Thing," a teenager longs for the power and the thrill of borrowing his friend's gun. Includes an afterword by each author. For senior high and older readers. 1996. No Easy Answers: Short Stories about Teenagers Making Tough Choices RC 46734 edited by Donald R. Gallo read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Short stories by different authors portray teenagers facing moral dilemmas--about pregnancy, sex, peer pressure, and illegal activities. Not all of the young people make good decisions, but all face the consequences of their actions. Each story concludes with notes about the author. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Normal: Stories by Lucia Nevai RC 45914 by Lucia Nevai read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Twelve stories on themes of divorce, addiction, insanity, and family dysfunction. In the title work, an estranged father pays a tense visit to his runaway daughter, now an adult settled with her own family. Father and daughter struggle awkwardly to overcome the years of bad blood. Some strong language. 1997. On the Couch: Great American Stories about Therapy RC 45587 edited by Erica Kates read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Nineteen stories demonstrate the interaction between therapist and patient. "If Only Bert Were Here" tells about Aileen's inability to accept the death of her cat, Bert. Only her therapist will listen to her--for a fee. In "Psychoanalysis Changed My Life," an elderly therapist intervenes actively in guiding her patient in new directions. 1997. The Panic Hand RC 46230 by Jonathan Carroll read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Short stories, each with a bizarre incident as its centerpiece. In "Mr. Fiddlehead," a woman's imaginary childhood friend comes to live with her family. In "Postgraduate" a thirty-two-year-old man wakes up in his old boarding school as a student. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Photocopies RC 46724 by John Berger read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Twenty-nine short stories written as snapshots of people the author, an art critic, has known. In "A House Designed by Le Corbusier," a Russian mother waits fourteen years for her son to return from the Gulag. In "A Painting of an Electric Light Bulb," a poor artist shares his work with an art critic who cannot help him. 1996. Pigeon Feathers and Other Stories RC 44879 by John Updike read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Contains nineteen of Updike's early short stories developing some of his favorite themes: everyday life in America, remembering the past, and coping with love and marriage. "Packed Dirt, Churchgoing, a Dying Cat, a Traded Car," for example, views mundane circumstances with wry humor. 1962. The Point: Stories RC 40992 by Charles D'Ambrosio read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Short stories with diverse settings, yet all examining a character's emotional journey. The title story is told by a precocious teen whose job it is to escort drunken revellers home from his mother's wild parties. This somber yet comic tale explores life's losses to alcohol, to infidelity, and to suicide. Some strong language. 1995. Pretending the Bed Is a Raft RC 46083 by Nanci Kincaid read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Eight short stories concerning southern women and the meaning of love. In the title story, a young mother dying of cancer decides to enjoy the life she has left and to find her husband a new wife. In "Won't Nobody Ever Love You like Your Daddy Does," a young girl discovers her pretty mother's infidelity. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Publish and Perish: Three Tales of Tenure and Terror RC 46236 by James Hynes read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Three stories about academics seeking tenure. In "Queen of the Jungle," a couple's cat doesn't approve of an adulterous affair; in "99," an anthropologist in Britain ends up in a village of druids; and in "Casting the Runes," an evil professor uses spells to steal manuscripts. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Quarry: Stories RC 46855 by Harvey Grossinger read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Five short stories and a novella about Jewish family life and relationships. In "Hearts and Minds," a teenager tries to reunite his hippie parents; in "Dinosaurs," a grandfather teaches his grandson about dinosaurs but is disappointed when the boy later becomes a paleontologist. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Winner of the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction. 1997. Rhoda: A Life in Stories RC 45150 by Ellen Gilchrist read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Twenty-three fictionalized autobiographical stories, arranged in chronological order, recount highlights in this feisty redhead's life. From age ten through midlife, Rhoda finds unique ways of handling sibling rivalry, first love, early marriage, abortion, and physical attraction. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995. Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories RC 46737 edited by Roald Dahl read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Dahl has selected fourteen tales for their "spookiness," intended "to give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts." He includes "W.S." by L.P. Hartley, "Harry" by Rosemary Timperley, "Playmates" by A.M. Burrage, and "Afterward" by Edith Wharton. 1983. The Roaring Girl: Stories RC 45981 by Greg Hollingshead read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Short stories involving ordinary people whose lives go awry. In "The Side of the Elements," a man rents his house for a year and comes back to a wake. In "The Death of Brul‚," a boy reminisces about growing up next to a family of fourteen children. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Rumpole and the Angel of Death RC 46290 by John Mortimer read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Six mysteries featuring Horace Rumpole. In one case, Rumpole defends an animal-rights activist who clashes with fox hunters. In another a doctor is accused of hastening the end of an Alzheimer's patient. And "She Who Must Be Obeyed," i.e., Hilda Rumpole, recounts his defense of a young boy charged with using a golf club to beat his father to death. 1995. Shadow of the Lariat RC 46131 edited by Jon Tuska read by Bob Askey 5 cassettes Anthology of twenty-two Western short stories by Zane Grey, Max Brand, Les Savage, Frank Bonham, and others. A brief biographical sketch of the author accompanies each frontier tale, many of which originally appeared in such publications as Lariat Story Magazine. 1995. Tabloid Dreams: Stories RC 44780 by Robert Olen Butler read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Twelve short stories with plots inspired by tabloid headlines. A man is reincarnated as a parrot and purchased by his ungrieving widow. A woman develops sight in her prosthetic eye and uses it to spy on her husband. A victim of the Titanic has become one with the water and ends up in a waterbed. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. Tallgrass RC 46545 by Don Coldsmith read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Seven stories tracing the history of the Kansas prairie from the first Native American encounters with the Spanish to the early nineteenth century. Each story includes a historical afterword. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Various Antidotes: Stories RC 43226 by Joanna Scott read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Eleven short stories involving real and imaginary figures from science and medicine with the myths and theories of their particular times. Two of the real characters are William Burke, who was hanged for selling the bodies of his murder victims to an anatomy professor, and Dorothea Dix, who sought humane treatment for the insane. 1994. Welcome to the Monkey House RC 46605 by Kurt Vonnegut read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes A retrospective collection of humorous and satirical short stories written between 1950 and 1968. In the title piece-- set in the future--sex is illegal because of overpopulation; in "The Long Walk to Forever"--originally titled "Hell to Get Along With"--the author describes his courtship of his future wife. Some strong language. 1968. Wessex Tales RC 46656 by Thomas Hardy read by George Holmes 2 cassettes This 1912 edition of seven short stories, most written in the late nineteenth century, depicts country life in England at the time. Portrays the rural poor, mired in poverty and oppressed by the law, surviving by any means available--even smuggling and stealing sheep. Justice is harsh, and desperate hunger sometimes leads to execution. 1991. Wicked Women RC 44965 by Fay Weldon read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Twenty short stories written between 1972 and 1997 dealing with wicked women, wicked men, wicked children, and trips to the therapist. People break up each other's marriages, adult children force parents from their homes, and a ghost takes revenge on her widower. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997. The Wide Net and Other Stories RC 46269 by Eudora Welty read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Eight stories of the Old South, set in Mississippi along the Old Natchez Trace. In the title work, a husband goes carousing all night out of pique with his pregnant wife's petulance. Returning home, he finds his wife's suicide note and calls out the neighbors to help drag the river for her body. 1943. A Winter Wedding RC 45746 by Janice Bennett and others read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Three short stories centered around the theme of weddings in the wintertime. In The Fairy Tale Wedding, the bride's cousin gets help from the groom's cousin in planning the perfect ceremony, but a surprise awaits them both. In A Match for the Season, a cousin also plays an important role. Bestseller 1998. With the Snow Queen RC 46692 by Joanne Greenberg read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes In the title novella, a woman experiments with time travel in an attempt to relive her life. Of the thirteen short stories, most focus on everyday routines with unexpected twists. Two tales concern an author's relationship with characters created on paper. Some strong language. 1991. Working Days: Short Stories about Teenagers at Work RC 47201 edited by Anne Mazer read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Fifteen short stories about teenagers at work in a variety of jobs. In "The Baseball Glove," Manny works in a farm field until the "immigration people" show up. In "The Pill Factory," Meredith endures a hot summer on an assembly line in order to earn money for college. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Fourteenth Annual Collection RC 45337 edited by Gardner Dozois read by James DeLotel 7 cassettes Selections include stories from prolific authors such as Robert Silverberg, John Kessel, and Stephen Baxter, as well as newer writers. In "Immersion" the scientists go to Africa to study the great apes and become one with them; in "The Flowers of Aulit Prison," shared reality for a native is shattered by a Terran. Includes twenty-eight stories. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Spies and Espionage Blood and Honor RC 43940 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes This sequel to Honor Bound (RC 37933) finds Marine aviator Cletus Frade in 1943 Buenos Aires ostensibly to bury his father, who was killed by Nazi agents. Frade's OSS mission is to prevent a German ship from resupplying U-boats in the area. His personal mission is to avenge his father. Strong language and violence. 1996. Bomb Grade RC 46709 by Brian Freemantle read by Fred Major 3 cassettes In this sequel to Charlie's Apprentice (RC 39727), British secret agent Charlie Muffin is sent to post-cold war Moscow to probe the theft of nuclear explosives from military silos. Muffin perilously infiltrates the Russian mafia to recover the weapons. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Days of Drums RC 45503 by Philip Shelby read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes The fast-track career of Secret Service agent Holland Tylo is derailed when a prominent senator is murdered on her watch. The distraught Tylo realizes almost too late that she holds political secrets that both criminals and government officials are desperate to obtain at any price. Strong language and violence. 1996. The Eleventh Commandment RC 46508 by Jeffrey Archer read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Connor Fitzgerald has worked for the CIA for twenty-eight years, although his family thinks he works for Maryland Insurance. Now his boss, Helen Dexter, is out to destroy him. After Connor manages to eliminate a Colombian presidential candidate, he is sent to Russia--supposedly at the president's request--to assassinate a candidate there. But Connor is the one scheduled to die. Bestseller 1998. A Murder of Crows RC 45996 by Steve Shepard read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Embittered by the Soviet loss of the cold war, a cabal of Russian generals plots to install scores of remote-controlled nuclear devices around the United States. A rural Nebraska physician, who happens upon a related mysterious incident, becomes the target of Russian agents and the FBI. Violence and strong language. 1996. The Story of the Night RC 46287 by Colm Toibin read by John Horton 2 cassettes Half British, half Argentine homosexual Richard Garay lives the quiet life of an English teacher in Buenos Aires. As the Falklands War approaches, he is recruited by American agents who hope to benefit from his cultural insights. Caught in a web of intrigue, Garay suffers betrayal and tragedy. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. The Untouchable RC 46704 by John Banville read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Victor Maskell is unmasked as a communist spy in England. In his seventies, dying of cancer, he is stripped of his knighthood, and his reputation is ruined. Wondering who betrayed him, Maskell sets about writing his memoirs in order to explain just why he became a traitor as well as to justify his life before he dies. 1997. While Still We Live RC 46145 by Helen MacInnes read by Mary Woods 4 cassettes During World War II, Sheila Matthews is enjoying her vacation in Poland so much that she ignores her uncle's entreaties to return to London. When Sheila does try to leave the country, she is mistaken for a Nazi spy and trapped in a foreign land. 1944. The Wolf's Hour RC 44469 by Robert R. McCammon read by Ted Stoddard 5 cassettes In the final days of World War II Michael Gallatin, master spy, lover, and werewolf, sets out on a secret mission. Determined to crack a secret Nazi plan, Gallatin moves about the continent, only to be trapped himself just before the D-Day invasion. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and violence. 1989. The World at Night RC 46730 by Alan Furst read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Paris, 1940. Film producer Jean Casson continues making films and enjoying love affairs as much as possible while avoiding collaborating with the Germans during World War II. He agrees to assist British intelligence, but when disaster strikes, he becomes a double agent. Descriptions of sex. 1996. Sports Danger Zone RC 47185 by David Klass read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international junior basketball tournament in Italy. At the training camp, his teammates shun him because of his racial identity and social inexperience. But in Rome, when the team encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his loyalty. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Roughnecks RC 46690 by Thomas Cochran read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette High school senior Travis Cody feels responsible for his football team's one loss of the season. But he has a chance to redeem himself in the big championship game. On the day of the playoff, Travis finds the confidence to overcome his fears and look forward to the future. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Winners and Losers RC 44782 by Stephen Hoffius read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Daryl, the coach's son, and Curt run track for their high school. During the first meet of the year, Daryl has a brief heart stoppage and collapses, which allows Curt to beat him for the first time. Determined to regain his previous form and his father's attention, Daryl resumes his track career in spite of possibly tragic consequences. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Suspense Acts of Revision RC 45805 by Martyn Bedford read by John Horton 2 cassettes After the death of his mother, reclusive bachelor Gregory Lynn uncovers a trove of old school reports that evoke bitter memories of his childhood. Lynn is thus provoked to wreak vengeance against the oppressive teachers who, he believes, doomed him to a failed life. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. And Then You Die... RC 46764 by Iris Johansen read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Photojournalist Bess Grady is in Mexico on assignment for a travel magazine, accompanied by her sister, Dr. Emily Corelli. When they reach Tenajo, all the villagers except a baby girl are dead from unknown causes. Army trucks arrive unexpectedly; Bess wakes up as a prisoner in a hospital and learns that Emily is dead. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1998. The Angel of Darkness RC 44855 by Caleb Carr read by Bob Askey 5 cassettes In 1897, a year after apprehending serial killer John Beecham in The Alienist (RC 38121), Dr. Laszlo Kreizler is called in to help his friend Sara Howard investigate the kidnapping of a Spanish diplomat's baby. Trying to avoid publicity that would further strain Spanish-American relations, the team hunts for suspects. It turns to nurse Libby Hatch because several children have died while under her care. 1997. Bag Men RC 45982 by John Flood read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes On New Year's Day 1965, a priest's bludgeoned body is found on a Logan Airport runway. Assistant D.A. Ray Dunn probes the murder with a narcotics detective, the former partner of Dunn's corrupt-cop father. The sleuths delve into the drug underworld and uncover a federal conspiracy. Strong language and violence. 1997. The Beach RC 45577 by Alex Garland read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes During his stay in a Bangkok flophouse, a young western adventurer comes upon a secret map showing the way to an uncharted coastal paradise. He and a French couple embark on a perilous trek to the idyllic beach, and once there, they join a commune inhabited by bizarre individuals. Strong language and violence. 1997. Black and Blue RC 45715 by Anna Quindlen read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes After yet another beating, emergency room nurse Fran Benedetto finally leaves her policeman husband, Bobby. She takes their ten-year-old son and flees to Florida through an underground organization. There, they begin quite different lives while they wait to see if Bobby can find them. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998. Blood Work RC 45883 by Michael Connelly read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes FBI agent Terry McCaleb is forced to retire and to get a new heart. While recovering, the heart donor's sister asks him to investigate her sibling's murder. Although his doctor advises otherwise, McCaleb feels obligated to assist her. McCaleb discovers, rather than a simple robbery gone bad, a taunting serial killer. Some violence and strong language. Bestseller 1998. China White RC 41106 by Peter Maas read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Y.K. Deng, a successful Hong Kong businessman, seeks an American law firm to manage his interests as he relocates to the U.S. prior to the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong. Tom MacLean is eager to get Deng as a client, unaware that Deng will use him (and his father's CIA connections) to unload a huge shipment of heroin. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Cobra Event RC 45549 by Richard Preston read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes The Centers for Disease Control dispatches Alice Austen, M.D., to New York to investigate two unusual cases. From the autopsies, she learns that a virus causing self-cannibalism is spreading like the common cold. But this killer disease was designed by a scientist who is out of control. Violence. 1997. Codes of Betrayal RC 46154 by Dorothy Uhnak read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes After his only child is killed because of his gangster relatives, New York policeman Nick O'Hara's life falls apart. He gets involved in illegal activities and then agrees with the DEA to inform on his grandfather, mob boss Nicholas Ventura. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 40s RC 46413 edited by Robert Polito read by Christopher Walker 6 cassettes Six crime novels that follow the actions and thoughts of the bad guy. Includes The Postman Always Rings Twice and They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Includes brief biographical sketches of the authors. Companion to Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1950s (RC 46412). Strong language and some violence. 1997. Critical Judgement RC 45957 by Michael Palmer read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Dr. Abby Dolan follows her fianc‚, Josh, to the small California town of Patience and takes a job at the hospital. But Josh, overcome by troubling headaches, soon leaves her, and a fellow doctor asks Abby to help him prove that Josh's employer, Colstar, is poisoning the townspeople. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1996. Cuba Libre RC 45677 by Elmore Leonard read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Cuba, 1898. Arriving in Havana three days after the USS Maine was blown up in the harbor, horse trader and ex-con Ben Tyler is caught up in the war and jailed for spying. Amelia Brown, the mistress of a rich American planter, devises a plan to rob her lover and rescue Ben. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Damascus Gate RC 46430 by Robert Stone read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Gathering material on religious fanatics in Jerusalem, American journalist Chris Lucas enters the "heart of a Middle Eastern setup devised by deluded masters." He copes with a multitude of intertwined conspiracies, some religious and some political. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Dark Homecoming RC 45489 by Eric Lustbader read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Ex-New York cop Lew Croaker retires to South Florida and after fifteen years of estrangement, encounters his sister Matty, who needs a kidney for her dying daughter, Rachel. Croaker agrees to kill a drug kingpin in exchange for a black-market kidney. He now must deal with his conscience and the Bonita twins. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Day of Confession RC 46975 by Allan Folsom read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Hollywood lawyer Harry Addison travels to Rome to recover the body of his brother, Daniel, a priest. After he realizes that the corpse is not Daniel, Harry is framed for murder and flees. He uncovers a sinister plot to destabilize China by genocide, and--still hoping to find his brother alive--Harry gets help from some unlikely sources. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Dead Even RC 46762 by Brad Meltzer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Manhattan assistant prosecutor Sara Tate swipes a burglary case from a senior lawyer, hoping a high-profile legal victory will help her avoid a layoff. But then she learns that her husband, Jared, is representing the defendant. Both Sara and Jared are secretly warned that a loss in court will put their spouse in danger. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998. Deadly Harvest RC 45597 by Leonard Goldberg read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Pathologist Joanna Blalock is desperate to find a donated liver for her fatally ill sister. During her search a celebrity murder, the discovery of a long-dead corpse, and a rash of organ-transplant deaths lead Blalock to uncover a black market in body parts. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Deal on Ice RC 45844 by Les Standiford read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes John Deal, Miami contractor, is stunned when his friend, bookstore owner Arch Dolan, is murdered. He wonders if the death is connected to the opening of Mega-Media superstore directly across the street from Dolan's place. John is even more surprised to find out who owns the conglomerate. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Deal to Die For RC 45843 by Les Standiford read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Miami contractor John Deal is recovering from burns suffered in Raw Deal (RC 45842) and trying to cope with his wife Janice's depression when his best friend, Barbara, is murdered. Hired by Barbara's sister to find the killer, Deal travels to California and investigates among traders in drugs and pornography. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and violence. 1995. Death Takes Passage: An Alex Jensen Alaska Mystery RC 45574 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes When Alaskan trooper Alex Jensen and his friend, Iditarod musher Jessie Arnold, take part in a historic recreation of a ship's voyage during the Alaskan gold rush, they come up against pirates and must fight for their lives and those of their shipmates. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. The Deception RC 46320 by Barry Reed read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes A young tennis prodigy becomes paralyzed after an apparent suicide attempt in the mental hospital where she is being treated for depression. When counsel Dan Sheridan uncovers sinister motives on the part of an attending psychiatrist, his investigation changes course. Strong language and violence. 1997. Deep as the Marrow RC 45427 by F. Paul Wilson read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes When the president announces his plan to legalize and tax the narcotics trade, the drug lords see their lucrative empire threatened. Then the president's personal physician faces a crucial dilemma when his young daughter is kidnapped: derail the president's plan or risk losing his child. Strong language and violence. 1997. Devil's Food RC 46045 by Anthony Bruno read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Following a prison riot, warden Loretta Kovacs is demoted to the "jump squad," chasing parole violators. She tracks her first fugitive, a dope-money laundress who skipped to Florida after ripping off a biker gang. Kovacs jockeys with the angry motorcyclists and federal agents who are also after her mark. Strong language. 1997. Esau RC 45998 by Philip Kerr read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes During a climb in the Himalayas, mountaineer Jack Furness finds a hominid skull that belongs to an extant, but unknown, species. When Furness and his biologist-lover decide to pursue the creature, a CIA agent with a sinister agenda joins their expedition. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. Eyes: A Susan Shader Novel RC 47169 by Joseph Glass read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes A Chicago serial killer's victims are female college athletes, and his signature is gouging their eyes out. Psychiatrist Susan Shader is on the case using her psychic powers to profile the killer. She and the police are thrown when the latest victim is a middle-aged woman. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Fear Nothing RC 45719 by Dean Koontz read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Christopher Snow has a skin disease, xeroderma pigmentosum, which has forced him to hide from light during all of his twenty-eight years. When his father dies of cancer, Chris stumbles on something odd in the hospital. Soon he is running for his life as he tries to unravel a mystery. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Final Tour RC 46368 by Jonellen Heckler read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes After winning a Grammy, superstar singer Sass Lindsey decides to retire and remarry her ex-husband, who had left her because of her all-consuming career. But her quiet announcement of her decision to her managers is soon followed by a terrifying chain of events, including the deaths of two members of her entourage. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Finder RC 45804 by Greg Rucka read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes While working as a bouncer in a New York club, Atticus Kodiak rescues young Erika Wyatt, the prodigal daughter of his former army commander. Kodiak returns Erika to her father and learns that the girl faces mortal danger in a child custody struggle. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1997. A Firing Offense RC 45596 by David Ignatius read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Reporter Eric Truell of the New York Mirror uncovers a secret trade war between France and the United States. As he delves into the conflict, Truell becomes enmeshed in a perilous conspiracy involving the CIA and his employers. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Other Stories RC 46104 by Sharyn McCrumb read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes A collection of suspenseful short stories. In the title story, a bully always "borrows" a boy's homemade bike but later dies when it falls apart. In "Not All Brides Are Beautiful," a journalist marries a serial killer in jail in order to write his story, and then the prisoner is released on a technicality. 1997. Formosa Straits RC 45358 by Anthony Hyde read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Nick Lamp, an Asian American, is accused of murdering Chinese gangster and family friend Cao Dai in Taipei. On the run, Nick ends up in mainland China where he discovers secrets from his father's past that may guarantee him protection. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Framed RC 46832 by Tracie Peterson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Sisters Janice and Gabby Fleming love doing things together, but Janice has a hard time convincing Gabby to come along on a trip to England. With her editor's encouragement, Gabby, a travel writer, finally gives in. She can't understand why she needs a photographer (she has always taken her own pictures), but then she realizes that Janice is involved in buying guns for the Irish Republican Army. 1998. A Free Man of Color RC 46286 by Barbara Hambly read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes 1833 New Orleans. In a complex world where Creoles, Americans, French, and blacks live and love, a Creole's beautiful black mistress is murdered during Mardi Gras. Paris-educated Benjamin January, who is trying to adjust to being a free black man in an unforgiving world, feels obligated to find the murderer. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Friends of Eddie Coyle RC 45494 by George V. Higgins read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette The story of Eddie Coyle's life of crime. Trying to avoid a prison term, he turns in his gun dealer, Jackie Brown--a young guy in his twenties. But Coyle is a marked man after several of Brown's other customers are arrested as well. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1971. The Genesis Code RC 45547 by John Case read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes In an Italian church, a doctor confesses a sin so detestable that the priest refuses him absolution. In Washington, D.C., an agent investigates the mysterious murder of his sister and her son. His probe uncovers a plot by a secret sect in Italy, which involves the unspeakable sin. Strong language and violence. 1997. Giovanni's Gift RC 46468 by Bradford Morrow read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Grant Morgan returns from Rome to help his retired aunt and uncle defend themselves against harassment by unknown intruders on their isolated ranch. The suspicious activity appears to be related to the death of a family friend, Giovanni Trentas, several years earlier. Grant is sure he will find clues to the mystery in a cigar box filled with Giovanni's mementos. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Girls RC 45798 by Frederick Busch read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes The lives and marriage of Jack and Fanny are devastated by the crib death of their infant daughter. As a campus police chief, Jack escapes grief by immersing himself in his work. When a local girl disappears, he probes the case, hoping to redeem his tragic past. Strong language and violence. 1997. Gone to Earth RC 45830 by Rick Boyer read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Oral surgeon Doc Adams and his wife Mary purchase an abandoned farm in the Berkshires. While restoring the homestead, they find four vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the barn and their riders in shallow graves. After several more murders, it appears that Doc is the next target of Buddy Franz, a sadistic biker. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1990. Good Intentions RC 46751 by Patricia O'Brien read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes After her divorce, radio talk show host Rachel Snow buys the house she grew up in. Her attempts to fix it up while mending her relationships with her teenaged daughter, widowed mother, and an old boyfriend are interrupted by a series of on-the-air calls from someone claiming to be a murderer. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Hammer of Eden RC 47044 by Ken Follett read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes An illiterate cult leader named Priest is angry about California's plan to displace his commune for a nuclear power plant. Priest comes up with a plan to create earthquakes to blackmail the government to back down. FBI agent Judy Maddox is detailed to trace the rogue band. With the help of seismologist Michael Quercus, the agent tracks the earthquakes to Priest. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Hocus: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 46279 by Jan Burke read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes A group calling itself Hocus has defied authorities by freeing animals from a shelter, eliminating book charges at the library, and waiving fees for bank customers. But when reporter Irene Kelly's detective husband, Frank Harriman, helps capture two Hocus members, the group takes him hostage. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. The Hunt Club RC 46761 by Bret Lott read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Huger Dillard and his blind uncle Leland discover a murdered man on their land. The two run a hunt club for the wealthy men of Charleston to patronize on weekends. Within days the Dillard family is threatened and kidnapped by men who want to possess what the Dillards own. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. In a Crooked Little House RC 45149 by A.G. Cascone read by John Lescault 1 cassette Iggy Boy is killing people at Huntington Prep, but no one suspects him. In fact, most are glad to hear of one of his victims, cruel Mr. Spegman. Meanwhile, two students start a relationship, not realizing it will anger Iggy Boy. Violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. In the Middle of the Night RC 42721 by Robert Cormier read by John Lescault 1 cassette Twenty-five years ago, young John Paul was an usher in the old Globe Theater. During a show for orphans, the balcony collapsed, killing and injuring children. John Paul was questioned about the incident and has been receiving harassing phone calls ever since. He has tried to shield his family, but now his sixteen-year-old son, Denny, is targeted by one of the survivors. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Indigo Slam: An Elvis Cole Novel RC 45785 by Robert Crais read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes L.A. private eye Elvis Cole is hired by three children to find their missing father, a dropout of the witness protection program. As his expenses quickly eat up the small fee he charged, Cole delves into the world of counterfeiters and drug pushers, and is hounded by Russians and federal marshals. Violence and strong language. 1997. The Intruder RC 45304 by Peter Blauner read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes After his young daughter's death, New York subway motorman John Gates goes quietly insane. Soon homeless and addicted, John becomes fixated on social worker Dana Schiff and begins harassing her family. When Jacob, Dana's attorney husband, attempts to dissuade John, things go horribly wrong. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Irresistible Impulse RC 46554 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Butch Karp heads the homicide department in the New York district attorney's office. His wife, Marlene, runs a security agency specializing in protecting women against domestic abuse. Their home life suffers while Marlene tries to find the man stalking musician Edie Wooten and Butch prosecutes a serial killer. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. An Isolated Incident RC 46353 by Susan R. Sloan read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes When a teenage girl is brutally murdered in a remote Washington State island community, suspicion turns to a Jewish schoolteacher from the East. In a rush to placate the public's demand for revenge, the police manipulate key evidence and set the stage for a tragic climax. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Lazarus Child RC 46908 by Robert Mawson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Ben blames himself for the accident that put his seven-year-old sister in a coma. Fed up with the hospital's feeble attempts to cure their daughter and worried about their son's melancholy, Ben's separated parents take the children from England to America where a doctor has reached comatose children using controversial techniques. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Looking for Mr. Goodbar RC 44770 by Judith Rossner read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes (Reissue) A schoolteacher living alone in New York City falls into a pattern of picking up strangers in bars for physical gratification. Based on a newspaper account of a young woman murdered by a stranger met at a singles bar. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1975. Margin of Error RC 46188 by Edna Buchanan read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes When Hollywood star Lance Westfell arrives in Miami to shoot a movie, newspaper crime reporter Britt Montero is told to help him research his role. As they become friends, Britt learns of Lance's biggest fan, a stalker named Stephanie. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Mark of the Assassin RC 46012 by Daniel Silva read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes An Arab terrorist shoots down a commercial plane near Long Island, conveniently advancing a business scheme to manufacture antimissile systems. But CIA agent Michael Osbourne takes serious personal risks to try to learn who was really responsible for the attack. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Medusa's Child RC 45964 by John J. Nance read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Air freight pilot Scott McKay discovers on board his plane an armed atomic weapon with a device that could cripple every computer in North America. Spurning official orders, McKay directs his craft seaward, away from populations and into the teeth of a hurricane. Strong language. 1997. Mother of God RC 45889 by David Ambrose read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Computer scientist Tessa Lambert has developed a diabolical artificial-intelligence program that lurks furtively on the Internet, conspiring to kill its creator. When the rogue program recruits a psychopathic hacker to do its bidding, Lambert becomes the target of man and machine. Strong language and violence. 1995. Night of Broken Souls RC 45305 by Thomas F. Monteleone read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes After a patient tells psychiatrist J. Michael Keating about her recurring nightmares of Nazi death camps, Keating discovers that people around the world are having the same dreams. He probes the mystery and uncovers an unworldly conspiracy to resurrect the Holocaust. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Nightland RC 45698 by Louis Owens read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In rural New Mexico, a man falls out of the sky with a suitcase containing a million dollars. A pair of part-Cherokee farmers find the money and commence a bizarre and perilous adventure involving ancestral spirits and vengeful drug smugglers. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1996. Nimitz Class RC 46464 by Patrick Robinson read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes When the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Thomas Jefferson vanishes in the Arabian Sea, Washington publicly attributes the loss to a nuclear accident. A covert probe leads American agents to a rogue submarine skippered by a diabolical genius on a doomsday mission. Strong language. 1997. Nowhere to Hide RC 46151 by James Elliott read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes After witnessing the killing of a "john" for embezzling from the Mafia, prostitute Nicole Bass escapes with his loot. As sole witness to the murder, Bass is put under the protection of detective Jack Kirby, whose problems worsen when he falls in love with his charge. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Numbered Account RC 45891 by Christopher Reich read by James DeLotel 4 cassettes Nick Neumann takes a job at the United Swiss Bank in Zurich to solve the mystery behind his father's death seventeen years earlier. Leaving behind a Wall Street career and his fianc‚e, Neumann finds himself being recruited by a U.S. Drug Enforcement agent, who wants his help in halting a Middle Eastern money launderer. Descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller 1998. The Nylon Hand of God RC 41111 by Steven Hartov read by Richard Davidson 4 cassettes Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Baum is retiring from Israeli Military Intelligence. One of his last official acts will be overseeing the exchange of prisoners between Israel and Iran. But a bomb explodes in the Israeli Consulate in New York City, and Baum, sent to investigate, finds himself facing an old enemy. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Players RC 45760 by Clay Reynolds read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Failed football player Eddy Lovell joins the Texas underworld and steals two top-secret government compact discs. A group desperate to get the discs tries to kidnap Lovell's daughter but grabs the wrong girl. A complex series of moves and countermoves leads to a violent showdown. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Point of Origin RC 46520 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Captured in From Potter's Field (RC 41785), psychopath Carrie Grethen sends medical examiner Kay Scarpetta an unsettling note before escaping from a mental hospital. Fearful for herself, her niece, and others who helped bring down Grethen, Scarpetta still tries to concentrate on an unusual arson case. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998. Public Secrets RC 46013 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes As the illegitimate daughter of a famous rock star, Emma McAvoy grew up in the public eye. But she has always felt guilty about her infant half-brother's death when she was six. Suspicions fell on someone close to the family, but Emma was the only witness to the crime, so the killer bides his time, hoping she won't remember the truth. Some violence. Bestseller 1990. Raw Deal RC 45842 by Les Standiford read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Florida builder John Deal and his wife Janice narrowly escape death twice. First the gallery they just left is bombed, then their fourplex is burned, badly injuring Janice. With the help of ex-cop tenant Driscoll, Deal learns both incidents involved a Cuban trying to corner the sugar market. Prequel to Deal to Die For (RC 45843). Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Reign in Hell RC 45000 by William Diehl read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Martin Vail is a successful state attorney general. When a militia attacks an army convoy in Montana, Vail is appointed to prosecute them. Unknown to Vail, serial killer Aaron Stampler, whom he dealt with in Show of Evil (RC 44959), is still alive and is now masquerading as a blind preacher in the terrorist camp. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Secret Prey RC 46129 by John Sandford read by David Palmer 3 cassettes Fighting off depression after his breakup with his fianc‚e over the violent case in Sudden Prey (RC 42043), Minneapolis cop Lucas Davenport throws himself into his latest investigation. A bank executive has been shot, and his murder may be linked to past deaths. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Seven Moves RC 44833 by Carol Anshaw read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes When her lover, Taylor Hayes, disappears without a trace, psychotherapist Christine Snow is at first unconcerned. But after a while, a disturbing clue sends Snow to Morocco. Her search reveals that Hayes is a different woman than Snow thought she knew. Descriptions of sex. 1996. Shadow Woman RC 46453 by Thomas Perry read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes Jane Whitefield specializes in helping people disappear and start new lives. After marrying her longtime lover, Dr. Carey McKinnon, Jane agrees to stop her dangerous work. But Las Vegas bagman Pete Hatcher has been careless and calls on Jane to help him escape a second time. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Short Money RC 45367 by Pete Hautman read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes In this prequel to Drawing Dead (RC 38267), former cop Joe Crow's life is on the rocks when he becomes bodyguard for a local doctor. A violently dysfunctional family that runs a game preserve aims to eliminate the doctor, and Crow finds himself in a web of danger. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Show of Evil RC 44959 by William Diehl read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Ten years ago, Martin Vail's defense kept murderer Aaron Stampler out of prison and in a mental institution. But when new crimes remind the attorney of the earlier case, Vail, now a prosecutor, recruits his former opponent, Jane Venable, to determine if Stampler is involved. Sequel to Primal Fear (RC 36757). Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Spill RC 44973 by Les Standiford read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes When a tanker truck carrying illegal warfare virus crashes in Yellowstone Park, ranger Jack Fairchild is shocked to realize those responsible for the accident plan to cover it up by making sure no one survives. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Split Image RC 46148 by Ron Faust read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes While hunting, Andrew Neville murders an apparent stranger in a dispute over a deer carcass. When he discovers that the victim was an old theater colleague, Neville insinuates himself into the family of the deceased, even adopting his persona. The impersonation leads to Neville's undoing. Strong language and violence. 1997. Swimming to Catalina RC 46180 by Stuart Woods read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Ex-policeman-turned-investigator Stone Barrington heads to Los Angeles to search for his kidnapped ex-girlfriend, Arrington. Only a few weeks before, she had unexpectedly left Stone to marry a famous movie star. Now that she is missing, Stone hurries to Hollywood. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Target RC 47341 by Catherine Coulter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Federal judge Ramsey Hunt leaves San Francisco to escape notoriety. Alone in his Colorado cabin, Ramsey stumbles upon a little girl who has been abused and beaten. When her mother appears and accuses him of kidnapping, Ramsey has to convince her of his innocence. With someone still at large, Ramsey calls his friends, FBI agents Savich and Sherlock from The Maze (RC 44814). Some strong language and some violence. 1998. Tell Me Your Dreams RC 46776 by Sidney Sheldon read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes In a series of brutal murders the male victims are all linked to three women who work for a California computer company. One of the women, Ashley, fears at first that her father is responsible for the killings. But it is Ashley who is arrested when the police realize a shocking fact about the other two women. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Thief of Souls RC 46086 by Darian North read by John Polk 3 cassettes The charmed life of architect Dan Behr goes haywire when his wife leaves him to join a cult commune. After cult agents snatch his young daughter from him, Behr risks all to penetrate the group in a desperate rescue effort. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1997. Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Balance of Power RC 46356 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Op-Center representative Martha Mackall is on her way to meet with a member of Spain's Congress of Deputies when she is assassinated. Spain has been poised on the brink of another civil war, and Martha's task was to help avert the disaster. Her death appears to be the first salvo in the conflict. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998. Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Games of State RC 46433 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Paul Hood is in Germany to buy the latest in high-tech equipment for a new regional Op-Center. But his work is hindered by the upheaval of the neo-Nazi's Chaos Days, when the group plans to create havoc in Europe and the United States. A young American girl, in Germany as part of a film crew, gets caught in the madness. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1996. Unspeakable RC 46685 by Sandra Brown read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes When Carl Herbold escapes from jail, he is bent on revenge. Knowing that Carl has escaped, Jack Sawyer has a mission, too. He must do all he can to protect Delray Corbett--whom Carl despises--as well as Delray's grandson David and daughter-in-law Anna, who is deaf. As their lives intersect, death and destruction follow. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. When the Wind Blows RC 47042 by James Patterson read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes In Colorado, FBI agent Kit Harrison searches for a laboratory that is illegally bio-engineering children to fly. He enlists help from veterinarian Frannie O'Neill when she sees a child flying in the woods. After rescuing the girl from her hunters, Kit and Frannie go after the other bird children. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Where Serpents Lie RC 45680 by T. Jefferson Parker read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes While Terry Naughton, head of Orange County's Crimes against Youth, struggles to come to terms with the loss of his young son, Matt, he tracks down Horridus. The suspect takes young girls from their homes, dresses them like angels, and then returns them basically unharmed with a piece of snake skin placed within the folds of their garments. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Winner RC 45162 by David Baldacci read by Sharon Murray 4 cassettes LuAnn Tyler, a poor unwed mother in rural Georgia, is asked by a stranger to take part in an illegal lottery scheme. LuAnn unwillingly accepts the winning ticket in exchange for a life abroad. But when she tries to return ten years later, she jeopardizes her life. Some violence. Bestseller 1997. War Stories Dust on the Sea RC 45403 by Edward L. Beach read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes In the latter days of World War II, a wolf pack of United States submarines is deployed to intercept Japanese troop ships en route to Okinawa and Iwo Jima. One such sub, the USS Eel, pursues a perilous mission in Japan's home waters. 1972. The Expendables RC 45428 by Leonard B. Scott read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes A tale depicting violent combat and valor in the Vietnam War. Follows the exploits of soldiers from diverse backgrounds up to and during the initial battle between American forces and the regular North Vietnamese Army in 1965. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1991. Flight of Eagles RC 46521 by Jack Higgins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Identical twins--sons of an American aviation hero and a German baroness--find themselves on opposite sides in World War II. Being crack pilots, both Baron Max von Halder and Harry Kelso quickly become heroes in their respective air forces, until--in a desperate assassination plot--the brothers swap identities. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Forged in Honor RC 45116 by Leonard B. Scott read by John Polk 3 cassettes When Americans are killed and the embassy in Burma is torched, the White House recalls to active duty retired army colonel Joshua Hawkins. Hawkins, who grew up in Burma, returns there on a covert mission and uncovers a plot by drug lords to overthrow the government. Strong language and violence. 1995. The Last Heroes: Men at War, Volume 1 RC 45119 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes As the clouds of war are forming over Europe in June 1941, two navy instructors are dispatched on a covert mission to find a source of uranium for an atomic bomb. Their adventure involves abducting a French mining engineer to get information on a lode in the Belgian Congo. Strong language. 1985. Play for a Kingdom RC 46374 by Thomas Dyja read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes In May of 1864, war-weary Union soldiers challenge a troop of Alabama Confederates to a series of baseball contests while the battle of Spotsylvania rages around them. In the final match, the reality of the war intrudes upon their short-lived truce, and the game turns deadly. Strong language and violence. 1997. Rogue Warrior: Designation Gold RC 45611 by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes The Rogue Warrior's friend, Paul Mahon--a defense attach‚ in Moscow--and his family are murdered, and a navy sea-air-land (SEAL) team travels to Russia to investigate. The SEALs uncover a ring of black-market arms dealers who are targeting the Middle East. Sequel to Rogue Warrior: Task Force Blue (RC 43276). Strong language and violence. 1997. Westerns Action by Night RC 44983 by Ernest Haycox read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Tracy Coleman arrives at Horsehead Ranch with a letter from the elderly absentee owner making Coleman the new owner. Horsehead's foreman doesn't take kindly to the news, nor do the surrounding ranch owners, who plan to take over Horsehead's land. But Coleman's as stubborn as they are and not about to leave. Some strong language and some violence. 1943. American Woman RC 46836 by R. Garcia y Robertson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes After witnessing the Civil War, young Quaker Sarah Kilory, in desperate need to earn a living, goes out west to teach. Falling in love with an Oglala Sioux warrior, she becomes his second wife. Sarah, renamed American Woman, sees the destruction of the native way of life culminating with the battle at Little Big Horn. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Billy Gashade RC 46700 by Loren D. Estleman read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes In 1863 a sixteen-year-old boy from a prominent family is caught up in the New York City draft riots. Fleeing retribution from the Tammany Hall gang, the boy becomes Billy Gashade, a musician in saloons and pleasure houses out west. Throughout his years wandering from place to place, Billy meets characters who become legends: Calamity Jane, Chief Crazy Horse, and Billy the Kid to name a few. Some violence. 1997. The Bloodrock Valley War RC 45173 by Ray Hogan read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette Ben Keenlyn refuses to sell his ranch to a consortium, risking a range war in the process. Complicating everything is Ben's sweetheart's connection to one of the buyers. 1969. Border Line RC 45440 by Robert J. Conley read by John Polk 1 cassette Partners Ben Lacey and Dhu Walker travel from Texas to Iowa to get Ben's sister, Katharine. Four years after the Civil War, the Indian territory is full of outlaw Confederates. Ben and Dhu struggle to return with Katharine and their fortune intact. 1993. Buchanan Gets Mad RC 46291 by Jonas Ward read by John Stratton 1 cassette Tom Buchanan rides into the town of Salvation in search of a horse doctor. He encounters a strange place run by a crazy preacher-turned-sheriff, who terrorizes the town's residents. Even though he tries not to stir up trouble, Buchanan has to rescue two women from the sheriff's clutches. Violence and some strong language. 1958. The Buffalo Commons RC 46562 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes A wealthy benefactor dreams of restoring a vast Montana grassland to its natural state, where wolf and buffalo can roam freely. But his noble dream threatens the local ranchers and farmers, who oppose the plan in order to protect their traditional way of life. 1998. Buffalo Wagons RC 46101 by Elmer Kelton read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes 1873. The plains are almost devoid of buffalo. Only one large herd remains, but it is in Comanche territory. Gage Jameson joins a group of skinners desperate enough to venture into the hostile land and risk their lives. 1956. The Button Horse RC 44984 by Giles Tippette read by June Carter 2 cassettes 1886. In southern Texas, Warner Grayson raises prime thoroughbreds with his partner and lover, Laura Pico. When rival breeder Jack Fisher threatens to burn their barns and shoot their horses unless Grayson races him, Grayson's not worried until Laura starts meddling. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. California Eagles: The Baynes Clan, Book 4 RC 45341 by John S. McCord read by John Polk 2 cassettes Ward Baynes is living a peaceful rancher's life in California when the Trampe clan attacks and kidnaps his young son for ransom. After summoning his father and brothers, Ward tracks the outlaws down. Sequel to Wyoming Giant (RC 36231). Some violence. 1995. Cast a Long Shadow RC 44777 by Wayne D. Overholser read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Against his dying father's admonition to "stay on the side of the big fellows" of the land grant company, Matt Keenan runs afoul of the powerful "big fellows" who are running settlers off their lands. Keenan joins the settlers' cause and confronts their oppressors in a crucial showdown. Violence. 1955. Cities of the Plain: The Border Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 46128 by Cormac McCarthy read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes In post-World War II New Mexico, cowboys like to drift into Mexico to drink and choose prostitutes. John Grady Cole finds one of the youngest, who has epilepsy, especially attractive. Billy Parham and the others try to dissuade him, but John Grady is a determined young man. Companion to The Crossing (RC 39865). Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1998. Cloudy in the West RC 46448 by Elmer Kelton read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes East Texas, 1885. Twelve-year-old Joey Shipman is orphaned. Although he inherited his father's ranch, he is forced to flee when his stepmother and her new husband try to kill him. Joey searches for his drunken cousin Beau in west Texas, but the two are soon on the run after a deadly encounter with Joey's stepfather. 1997. Colorado Ransom RC 44985 by Susan Harmon read by June Carter 1 cassette Seven long years after the Civil War, Richmond Bates is called to Colorado to avenge his uncle's murder and to help the man's lover save the claim. 1992. Crazy Snake RC 44791 by Robert J. Conley read by Grant James 1 cassette In 1824 the U.S. government relocated the Creek nation from their home in the East to the Western Plains with the assurance that the tribe would be left in peace. This story tells how the authorities reneged on their promise, conflict ensued, and Chief Crazy Snake wagered his life to ensure the Creeks' survival. 1994. Dan Barry's Daughter RC 43540 by Max Brand read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Harry Gloster, a man on the run from a murder charge, falls in love with Joan Barry, a young woman with a dim, troubled past. He must decide whether to give up his love and continue running or to stand and risk his life to prove his innocence. 1952. The Desert Hawks: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 5 RC 45940 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb's new assignment takes him to Arizona to track down bandits stealing army payrolls. It also leads him into a confrontation with his brother Julian, who, bitter from injuries suffered in the Civil War, has become an outlaw. They find themselves thrust together on a boat careening down the rapids of the Colorado River. Sequel to The Rawhiders (RC 45939). 1996. Doc Holliday's Woman RC 45606 by Jane Candia Coleman read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Kate Elder is born to an aristocratic European family that follows Emperor Maximilian to Mexico, later settling in Kansas in 1865. As an orphaned teenager, Kate makes a living as best she can in the West. She and Doc Holliday develop an uneasy relationship that continues until Doc's death. Some strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Doomsday Creek RC 44966 by Clifton Adams read by Phillip Clark 2 cassettes On the hostile West Texas plains in 1870, an army officer hires Casey, a bibulous local scout, to guide his family on a perilous venture.When they encounter an Indian raiding party, Casey must summon all of his strength and cunning to deliver his party from danger. Violence. 1964. Hard Winter at Broken Arrow Crossing RC 46177 by Stephen Bly read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Stuart Brannon, lost in a blinding snowstorm, has almost given up finding Broken Arrow Crossing when he senses smoke in the air. He seeks refuge with Everett Davis, who usually stays at the stage station during the winter, but Everett has been badly wounded. Then others, including a pregnant Indian girl, straggle into the station seeking shelter. 1991. Hope Valley War RC 47173 by Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette After nine years on the trail, John Thornton returns to the Utah territory in 1858 to face a grim situation. His brother Lucky has been lynched, Lucky's widow is hiding out, and another brother is in jail. As he struggles to sort things out, John himself becomes a target of the conspiracy that led to the murder. 1997. In the Rogue Blood RC 46969 by James Carlos Blake read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes In 1845 two teenage brothers, Edward and John Little, flee Florida after killing their deranged father in self-defense. Drifting westward, the two discover a dangerous, wild, and bleak land and eventually wind up on opposite sides in the Mexican-American War. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Last Hanging at Paradise Meadow RC 46178 by Stephen Bly read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Learning his friend Peter Mulroney has been thrown in jail for a murder he did not commit, Stuart Brannon comes to Paradise Meadow, Colorado, to help. But dealing with self-appointed mayor Dixon Rutherford is not an easy task. Rutherford, suspected of running over Peter's wife, is trying to push schoolteacher Rose Creek out of town because she is part Cherokee. 1992. The Last Ride RC 40965 by Tom Eidson read by Don Emmick 2 cassettes A Western adventure tale of personal redemption and family reconciliation. As his final act, a dying Samuel Jones returns to make amends to Maggie, the daughter he abandoned some thirty years before. When renegade Apaches kidnap Maggie's daughter, Samuel and Maggie set out after the captors. Christian faith is pitted against Indian magic in the course of their perilous rescue mission. 1995. The Long Trail North RC 44579 by Robert J. Conley read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Prolific writer of Western adventures from the American Indian point of view tells the tale of a Texas rancher who pursues outlaws from his home state north through Cherokee and Choctaw country. Seeking revenge for the shooting of his partner, he learns about his country and himself. Strong language and some violence. 1993. Longarm and the Rebel Executioner RC 45895 by Tabor Evans read by Roy Avers 1 cassette In the aftermath of the Civil War, a die-hard rebel pursues a crusade of vengeance, murdering Union veterans and their families. Ordered by the president to end the violence, Deputy Marshal Long tracks down the improbable culprit. Violence and some strong language. 1997. Love Leads Home: Love Is a Gentle Stranger, Volume 4 RC 44258 by June Masters Bacher read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes At nineteen, True North leaves the only home she has known and journeys to Atlanta, Georgia, in search of her past. For she knows she must go back before she can move on with her life. She has only begun her journey when she meets Michael St. John, a shareholder in the railroad, who offers her his protection. Sequel to Diary of a Loving Heart (RC 44257). 1984. Love's Enduring Hope: Love Is a Gentle Stranger, Volume 6 RC 44260 by June Masters Bacher read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes True and Young Wil have returned home to Centerville after helping Marty and Midgie get settled at the Double N Ranch. But before they can move into the cabin they plan to call home, tragedy strikes their community, and then they receive a desperate cry for help from Midgie. Sequel to Love Follows the Heart (RC 34297). 1990. Manhunters RC 45374 by Elmer Kelton read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Chacho Fernandez, a young Mexican living in Texas, is cheated out of a horse by a gringo. When the sheriff comes to investigate, an error by their translator leads to a misunderstanding that ends in a shooting. Plagued by guilt, Chacho flees, and Texas Rangers Kelly and Florey are soon on his trail. 1974. The Mercy Seat RC 46204 by Rilla Askew read by Nanette Savard 4 cassettes In February 1887, the Lodi brothers leave Kentucky and head west. They carry with them their families, their belongings, and an ancient tragedy that will play itself out in the mountains of Oklahoma. The story is told by ten-year-old Mattie, who, following her mother's death, attempts to hold her disintegrating family together. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. Monument Rock RC 46597 by Louis L'Amour read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Eight previously unpublished short stories with an afterword by the author's grandson. In the title story, a mysterious rider warns Lona that her fianc‚ and her father are not the men she thinks they are. In "A Man Named Utah," the new marshal in Squaw Creek investigates fourteen murders and robberies. He immediately suspects that a mass murderer is on the loose. Bestseller 1998. Mountain Man RC 44306 by Vardis Fisher read by Dick Jenkins 3 cassettes (Reissue) A fur trapper in the Rocky Mountains during the 1830s befriends a woman whose children have been slaughtered by Indians. When his wife and unborn child are killed, the trapper declares a one-man war against the tribe. Some violence. 1965. Nevada Tough: The Baynes Clan, Book 5 RC 45602 by John S. McCord read by John Polk 2 cassettes In this sequel to California Eagles (RC 45341), Darnell Baynes receives word that profits have plummeted at his family's Nevada mine. Suspecting embezzlement by the workers, Baynes makes tracks for Nevada with a clever scheme to smoke out the culprits. Violence. 1996. The Outsider RC 45170 by Frank Roderus read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Leon Brown feels he has already been to hell and back when he arrives in Kazumal, Arizona, to take possession of the more than seventeen thousand acres of land he bought after the Civil War. Then he discovers his neighbors are none too happy to have a black man in their midst. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1988. The Oyster Pirates: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 6 RC 45941 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb, on his way to Sacramento aboard the Delta King to pick up a gold shipment for San Francisco, rescues from the river a young boy named Jack. On the way back, Jack and Skip, Zac's adopted son, are kidnapped when the Delta King is hijacked. In his search for the children, Zac uncovers corruption on the river. Sequel to The Desert Hawks (RC 45940). 1996. Promise Me Tomorrow: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 4 RC 45369 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes This sequel to To Know Her by Name (RC 45370) relates the story of Katherine, daughter of Jackie and Clayton Taggart. Katherine is working at an orphanage when she meets widower Chase McCandles. He chaperones her when she delivers two children to their new home. On the return trip, Katherine becomes ill and spends time at Chase's home where she meets his young son, Quintin, who needs a mother. 1997. The Rail Kings: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 3 RC 45319 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Traveling aboard a Chicago Pacific train, Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb rescues the kidnapped family of a rival rail company owner's daughter. The two lines are involved in a railroad war, and Zac gets caught in the middle. He also finds himself in personal danger when the owner's oldest daughter falls in love with him. Sequel to The Nightriders (RC 40666). 1995. The Rainbow Trail: A Romance RC 45242 by Zane Grey read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes In this sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage (RC 17362), a young clergyman, proven a failure by his congregation, is driven from his calling at the age of twenty-five. Becoming a wanderer, he sets off on a trail of adventure that leads him to the rescue of a lonely maiden. 1915. The Rawhiders: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 4 RC 45939 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb's latest job is to pose as a cattle buyer in Kansas. Meanwhile, the four Reddiger sisters of Texas drive their cattle to Dodge City to save the family ranch that their Mennonite parents struggled so hard to build. Hiring Zac's brother Joe to help them proves to be a great blessing. Sequel to The Rail Kings (RC 45319). 1995. Ride against the Wind RC 46251 by Terrell L. Bowers read by John Polk 2 cassettes Stover Gates has hated the Danmyers since one of them killed his brother years ago. When Jerrod Danmyer helps Stover's daughter Marian get her wagon and horse team out of a mire, Stover is furious. But life on the Kansas prairie is hard in the late 1800s, and a plague of locusts changes Stover's feelings about his neighbors. 1996. Shadow of the Lariat RC 46131 edited by Jon Tuska read by Bob Askey 5 cassettes Anthology of twenty-two Western short stories by Zane Grey, Max Brand, Les Savage, Frank Bonham, and others. A brief biographical sketch of the author accompanies each frontier tale, many of which originally appeared in such publications as Lariat Story Magazine. 1995. Spirit of a Bear RC 44795 by Susan Harmon read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Saloon-owner Ben Barnes runs a mail-order bride business. In a weak moment, Trap McCrae orders a woman from back east, even though he has an Indian wife and son. When Elizabeth Butler arrives in the mining town, she has a few decisions to make. Some violence. 1994. Tallgrass RC 46545 by Don Coldsmith read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Seven stories tracing the history of the Kansas prairie from the first Native American encounters with the Spanish to the early nineteenth century. Each story includes a historical afterword. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. To Know Her by Name: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 3 RC 45370 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In this sequel to Whispers of Moonlight (RC 44429), Travis Buchanan, on his way home to his wife, Rebecca, finds a letter in his mail requesting that he meet McKay Harrington at the Boulder Hotel. They meet and arrange to get together several days later to discuss some business. But soon after their first encounter, Harrington, a U.S. Treasury agent, is shot. 1997. To Make a Killing RC 44979 by Robert J. Conley read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Cherokee sheriff Go-Ahead Rider has had a murder in one of his own jail cells. The only likely suspect is the deputy on duty, Beehunter. Only Beehunter didn't do it. Both sheriff and deputy set out, each in his own way, to find the real killer. Some violence. 1994. To the Far Blue Mountains RC 43545 by Louis L'Amour read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes (Reissue) Barabas Sackett sails from England on a voyage to the New World, where a pretty girl is waiting to marry him. Once there he sets off for the Far Blue Mountains of Virginia, fighting Indians and other perils along the way. Sequel to Sackett's Land (RC 33963). Prequel to The Warrior's Path (RC 33993). 1976. Too Long at the Dance RC 45623 by Mike Blakely read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Colorado, 1884. In this sequel to Shortgrass Song (RC 41964), cowboy musician Caleb Holcomb is drifting out West having left his father, his brother's widow, and her child at their horse ranch. Holcomb has always loved the widow Amelia but fears the attraction is one-sided. Instead of declaring his love for her, he becomes involved in skirmishes, other women, and a family feud. Some violence. 1996. The U.P. Trail RC 43652 by Zane Grey read by Don Emmick 3 cassettes (Reissue) Depicts the heroic struggle and perseverance involved in the construction and completion of the Union Pacific Railroad. Some strong language. 1918. The Warriors: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 7 RC 45942 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Zac, Joe, and James Cobb receive telegrams sending them to Santa Fe. There they learn that the U.S. government wants them to travel into Mexico to rescue their brother Julian and save the government of President Diaz. Along the way, they encounter two women who work for the president's enemy. Sequel to The Oyster Pirates (RC 45941). 1997. The Winter Wolf: Wyatt Earp in Alaska RC 46689 by Richard Parry read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In 1897 veteran lawman Wyatt Earp joins the gold rush to Alaska. Stalking Earp is young Nathan Blaylock, who is driven by a strong motive to shoot down the legendary gunslinger. Blaylock stands to inherit twenty thousand dollars from his mother's estate if he kills the man who fathered him--Wyatt Earp. Strong language and violence. 1996. Zeke and Ned RC 46314 by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana read by Norm Thibeault 3 cassettes In the Oklahoma territory after the Civil War, Cherokee Zeke Proctor accidentally kills a white man. After Zeke is cleared of murder by an Indian tribunal, a white posse pursues him and his son-in-law into the hills, where the two withstand a bloody siege. Strong language and violence. 1997.