CASSETTE BOOKS 1997 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington, D.C. 1997 Fiction Adventure Classics Contemporary Family Fantasy General Gothic Growing Up Historical Human Relationships Humor Literature Mystery and Detective Occult and Horror Political Psychological Religious Themes Romance Science Fiction Short Stories Spies and Espionage Suspense War Stories Westerns Going Native RC 42772 by Stephen Wright read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes One day Wylie Jones decides to leave his suburban wife and family, steal his neighbor's car, and set out on a cross-country American joyride. Wylie's surreal adventure includes encounters with a murderous hitchhiker, several pornographic film stars, and the proprietor of a Las Vegas wedding chapel. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. GoldenEye RC 43033 by John Gardner read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette James Bond faces Janus, a ruthless Russian gang that has transcended ideology in favor of money and power. Now that Janus has acquired GoldenEye, a high-tech space system that can destroy the West's financial markets, its nefarious goal is within reach unless 007 can outwit it. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1995. A High Wind in Jamaica RC 43203 by Richard Hughes read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes (Reissue) An adventure fantasy first published in 1929. A hurricane razes the Thornton home in the West Indies and the children are sent to England. Word reaches the parents that the children have been captured by pirates. Some violence. 1928. HMS _Cockerel_: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure RC 42577 by Dewey Lambdin read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes A domesticated Alan Lewrie is recalled to active service for England's war with revolutionary France. As first lieutenant aboard the HMS _Cockerel_, Alan is caught up in the bloody siege of Toulon, a brief capture by Napoleon Bonaparte, and a climactic sea battle. A fast-paced, bawdy story told with technical and historical detail. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Lost World RC 41160 by Michael Crichton read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes This sequel to _Jurassic Park (RC 32018)_ is set six years after the dinosaur island park disaster in which humans fought off genetically engineered replicas of prehistoric animals. One survivor of that attack is now a member of a group who return to the area and meet up with the remaining dinosaurs. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. The Mutiny Run RC 41523 by Frank Eccles read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes England and France are at war, but numerous British ships are tied up at Spithead by a mutiny. So Captain Brewster of the _HMS Adamant_ has been ordered to Brest, France, as a show of force to keep French troops from sailing to Ireland. He is joined by the Russian sloop _Catherine_, which just happens to have on board a lovely young lady who catches the eye of midshipman John Lawson aboard the _Adamant_. 1994. Northwest Passage RC 41514 by Kenneth Roberts read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes (Reissue) In colonial America, an artist friend tells the story of a major who dreams of discovering an overland passage to the Pacific. Some strong language and some violence. 1936. Octopussy: The Last Great Adventures of James Bond 007 RC 42029 by Ian Fleming read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette In the title story, James Bond has tracked down Major Smythe, who killed Bond's German friend for gold years earlier. After Smythe confesses, Bond tells him he has a week before he will be arrested. Smythe takes one last lunch to the octopus he has been feeding in the ocean. Other stories are "The Living Daylights" and "The Property of a Lady." Violence and some strong language. 1965. South Sea Tales RC 42162 by Jack London read by Ray Foushee 1 cassette Eight tales of adventure on the seas of the South Pacific. Salty, often violent characters pit themselves against each other and against nature. In "The Seed of McCoy," a smoldering ship is boarded at Pitcairn by a descendant of one of the famous _Bounty_'s survivors, who guides the ship to safety. Introduction by A. Grove Day tells of London's own adventure in the south seas, which inspired and financed his writing. Some violence. 1911. The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision; Further Adventures of _The_ _Celestine Prophecy_ RC 42041 by James Redfield read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes In _The Celestine Prophecy (RC 38075)_, the author experienced nine ancient spiritual insights. Now he searches for the tenth insight as he looks for his friend Charlene Billings, who has disappeared into the Appalachian Mountains. Some strong language. Bestseller 1996. The Unknown Shore RC 42222 by Patrick O'Brian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Toby Barrow, who has studied with a surgeon and is now a rather overeducated but innocent young man, and his friend Jack Byron, who has some experience aboard ships, have signed on board the _Wager_--part of Commodore Anson's fleet. But as they round Cape Horn, a fierce storm separates them from the rest of the ships. Thus their tale becomes one of survival as only a handful of the crew are left to sail on to Valparaiso. 1959. The Yellow Admiral RC 42910 by Patrick O'Brian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes This sequel to _The Commodore (RC 39897)_ finds Jack Aubrey ashore in England. Beset by lawsuits, debts, and political disputes, he also faces forced retirement from the navy. Friend Stephen Maturin, surgeon, secures them both posts with the Chilean navy, just as Napoleon escapes from Elba--and Aubrey is urgently recalled to active service. Bestseller 1996. Classics The Best of O. Henry RC 42891 by O. Henry read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Twenty-six short stories, originally published in the _New York World_ newspaper, about city life in the early 1900s. Includes such well-known tales as "Gift of the Magi" and less familiar ones, such as "Memories of a Yellow Dog." While their themes vary, the stories share O. Henry's incisive humor, irony, and pathos. 1978. Drums RC 41710 by James Boyd read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes (Reissue) Young Johnny Fraser longs to see the world beyond his Carolina home, but must continue his studies. Then as turmoil with King George III mounts, Johnny's father, who saw his fellow Scots slaughtered at Culloden, sends him to England as an honorable escape from the coming conflict. It is the courtly England of Johnny's dreams, but adventure leads him to join the crew of Paul Jones's marauding frigates. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1925. A Fable RC 42248 by William Faulkner read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes In rhetoric that denounces war, the novel presents a parallel between the false armistice in France in 1918 and the Passion Week. A French corporal and his twelve followers bring action at the front to a standstill as they spread the gospel of the brotherhood of humankind. Pulitzer Prize 1955. 1954. Main Street RC 42189 by Sinclair Lewis read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes (Reissue) Lewis, the first American to win the Nobel Prize in literature, portrays a small town in a novel that was to become a classic. An educated young woman with a taste for "highbrow" drama and a knack for town planning marries a doctor and begins a crusade against the narrow-mindedness of the natives of their midwestern community, Gopher Prairie. 1920. Rob Roy RC 42490 by Sir Walter Scott read by George Holmes 5 cassettes (Reissue) First published in 1817. In eighteenth-century England, when the poetic Frank Osbaldistone refuses to enter the family business, he is banished to his uncle's home. There he learns he has falsely been named an outlaw by his corrupt cousin because they love the same woman. Jacobite outlaw Rob Roy helps Frank clear his name. Some violence. 1995. Contemporary The Christmas Oratorio RC 41151 by G”ran Tunstr”m read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Contemporary Swedish novel. Solveig Nordensson is planning to stage Bach's _Christmas Oratorio_ when she dies, trampled by cattle. Her family reacts tragically. Husband Aron believes she visits him and sees her incarnated in another woman. Son Sidner fathers an illegitimate child and suffers mental illness. Finally grandson Victor brings redemption by staging the _Oratorio_ himself. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Nordic Council Literary Prize. 1995. The Man without Qualities RC 41234 by Robert Musil read by Roy Avers 13 cassettes in 2 containers A long, uncompleted novel with author's notes begun in the 1920s and first published in German in 1952, ten years after Musil's death. In pre-World War I Austria, Ulrich analyzes life with detachment and cynicism, sex murderer Moosbruger attracts his interest, and reunion with his sister Agathe leads to incest. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Mister Touch RC 41763 by Malcolm Bosse read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes A dark tale in which a virus has destroyed civilization, leaving a decayed world of ill people and wild dogs. The Skulls, a group of survivors, is led by Mister Touch, a sleazy Wall Street criminal, who is named for his blindness. He leads a caravan on a dangerous epic journey to Arizona, where they hope to start a new civilization. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Mr. Vertigo RC 41804 by Paul Auster read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes In the time of sideshows and hucksters, "Walt the Wonder Boy" is a real magician. He learns to levitate from the mysterious Master Yehudi. As Walt grows up, the stock market rises, "Lucky" Lindbergh takes to the air, and life soars. But what goes up must come down, and puberty ends the levitation show, turning Walt into Mr. Vertigo. Walt must now live life as an ordinary person. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Family The Autobiography of My Mother RC 41920 by Jamaica Kincaid read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Xuela, born in Dominica to a Carib mother (who dies giving birth) and a Scottish-African father, is placed in the care of her father's laundress. Xuela finds her way in the world, but despite a series of relationships with older men, she remains unloved and alone. Yet Xuela endures, through her tormented relationship with her aloof father and through her indifferent marriage to an English doctor. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Before Lunch: A Barsetshire Novel RC 41939 by Angela Thirkell read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Satire on English "county" life prior to World War II. John Middleton of Laverings Farm likes to think of himself as a gentleman farmer. He and his wife, Catherine, are besieged by his sister, Mrs. Stoner, and her stepchildren, who have come to stay for a while in the White House on the estate. But the visit becomes the least of their worries when they learn someone wants to build a teashop and garage on nearby land. 1940. The Brandons: A Barsetshire Novel RC 41938 by Angela Thirkell read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes (Reissue) The chief characters in this light tale of English country-house life are Mrs. Brandon, a middle-aged widow with two grown children, and her husband's aunt, Miss Brandon, who threatens to leave her money elsewhere if she is not given the attention she feels is her due. 1939. Code of Honor: Australian Destiny, Book 1 RC 41655 by Sandy Dengler read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Conditions in Ireland were bleak in the early 1900s. So when an offer of indenture gave Samantha Connolly and her two sisters a chance to travel, they signed up. But now that they are in Australia working for Cole Sloan, Sam begins to wonder if they made a mistake. Life is so different here, and Cole is having trouble keeping his sugar plantation solvent. Prequel to _Power of Pinjarra (RC 41670)_. 1988. Darkening of the Light RC 42283 by Paul Block read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes The Ballinger family saga continues from _Beneath the Sky (RC 39120)_. In China, Ross Ballinger becomes embroiled in the bitter 1840s opium wars, with his trading company at the center of the conflict. His passion for the unattainable and married Mei-Li brings him great sadness. Meanwhile Connor Maginnis, now married into the Ballinger family, seeks his revenge. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Distinguished Guest RC 42771 by Sue Miller read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Activist author Lily Maynard, in her eighties, is in failing health and must live with her son's family until she moves into a retirement community. Her acclaimed memoirs have brought her notoriety but also revealed her family's pain, which they now must face. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. East of Outback: Australian Destiny, Book 4 RC 41672 by Sandy Dengler read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Cole and Samantha have now been married long enough to have four children who are reaching adolescence. Colin, the oldest, has set out on his own. The family is not sure of Colin's whereabouts until an article appears in the paper. Hannah, his sister, is impressed with Colin's lifestyle and runs away to join him. But the Colin she finds is not the brother she remembers. Sequel to _Taste of Victory (RC 41671)_. 1990. Growing Up: A Barsetshire Novel RC 42468 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes As World War II continues, the people of Barsetshire face more and more changes in their lives. Mr. Beedle, stationmaster at the Winter Overcotes station, now has to deal with women porters and the declining use of his railway station. The Warings of Beliers Priory have turned their house into a convalescent home and are living in what had been the servants' quarters. Yet each resident strives to maintain a sense of dignity. 1943. The Headmistress: A Barsetshire Novel RC 42120 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) The Belton family has owned Harefield Park in Barsetshire for generations, but now they must relinquish their home because of rising debts. Fortunately Miss Sparling, headmistress of the Hosiers' Girls' Foundation School, is looking for a new home for the school and is delighted with Harefield Park. Miss Sparling has great plans for the school and for her life. Then she meets two dignified gentlemen who are romantically inclined. 1943. The House on the Lagoon RC 42669 by Rosario Ferr‚ read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes In twentieth-century Puerto Rico, Isabel is writing a novel that depicts her marriage and the family history. Her husband, angered at her account, adds his version of events. The combined story reveals political conflicts, power struggles, racism, and sexism that pit family members against one another. 1995. In the Beauty of the Lilies RC 41787 by John Updike read by Jeremy Gage 4 cassettes Paterson, New Jersey, 1910. Mary Pickford is making the movie _The Call to Arms_ when she faints from the heat. At that same moment a few blocks away, Reverend Clarence Wilmot loses his faith in God. As generations follow, Wilmot's son Theodore substitutes movies for the faith that failed, Theodore's daughter Esther becomes a film star, and her son Clark goes back to religion as a cult member. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. It's a Matter of Trust RC 43238 by Marcia Byalick read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Erika Gresham's father, who monitors student loans for the state of New York, is accused of taking a bribe. As the Greshams try to avoid reporters while awaiting the trial, Erika's anger toward her father grows. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. A Joyous Heart: Miriam's Journal, Volume 3 RC 41120 by Carrie Bender read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette In this sequel to _A Winding Path (RC 41119)_, Miriam, an Amish woman, begins her eighth year of journal keeping feeling joyous. She and her husband, Nate, now have five children and have unburdened themselves by paying back taxes. But new problems soon arise. Miriam's foster daughter, Dora, is embarrassed in public school, another child is gravely ill, and Dora's birth mother is again facing spiritual turmoil. 1994. Marling Hall: A Barsetshire Novel RC 42906 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Mr. Marling, of Marling Hall, realizes he will probably never be able to hold onto his wonderful old estate and to pass it down to his children. World War II is bringing an end to so many things, but in the months prior to Pearl Harbor, the Marlings carry on as best they can in the face of rationing and changed living conditions. 1942. An Open Weave RC 42922 by Devorah Major read by Connie Winston 2 cassettes Imani turns seventeen today. Her mother, grandmother, and extended family want to celebrate, but Imani has not come home. Although she knows the family is waiting, Imani chooses to stay with her best friend, Amanda, who is pregnant and has no one else to turn to. While the family tells stories of the past, Imani helps Amanda cope with the present. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Over the Water RC 41643 by Maude Casey read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes Fourteen-year-old Mary lives in England, where she was born. But all year long, her family prepares for the annual trip to Ireland, which they call "home." Mary feels bitter and wonders where she belongs. Then one summer, as she helps out on her granny's farm, Mary develops an understanding about her heritage. Contains a glossary of Irish expressions. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Power of Pinjarra: Australian Destiny, Book 2 RC 41670 by Sandy Dengler read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Marty Frobel grew up on a cattle ranch in Australia's outback. Pearl Fowkes came to the outback when her father became a preacher. Pearl and Marty quickly become friends. As the years go by, Marty turns his attention to running his own cattle station, Pinjarra, and Pearl feels the need for a better life than one in the outback. But they will meet again. Sequel to _Code of Honor (RC 41655)_. 1989. The Promise of Rest RC 41388 by Reynolds Price read by David Palmer 3 cassettes In this sequel to _The Surface of Earth (RC 41386)_ and _The Source of Light (RC 41387)_, Price continues his tale of the Mayfield family. In April 1993, Hutch travels to New York to bring his son Wade, who is dying of AIDS and has recently lost his lover, back home to North Carolina. It is Wade's return that will bring reconciliation to the family. Some strong language. 1995. Promises RC 43294 by Belva Plain read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Adam Crane almost didn't marry Margaret, even though they had been engaged for some time. There was another woman, Randi, in his life. But they did marry, their lives have been happy, and they have raised three lovely children and Margaret's cousin, Nina. Then on a trip to New York, they run into Randi. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. The Source of Light RC 41387 by Reynolds Price read by David Palmer 3 cassettes As Price continues his story of the Mayfield family, he focuses on Hutchins Mayfield. In 1955, at twenty-five, Hutch has left his career as a prep school teacher in Virginia and his girlfriend, Ann, and traveled to England, where he is studying at Oxford and beginning a career as a writer. Sequel to _The Surface of Earth (RC 41386)_. 1980. The Surface of Earth RC 41386 by Reynolds Price read by David Palmer 5 cassettes (Reissue) A family saga set in North Carolina and Virginia between 1903 and 1944 depicts three generations of the Kendals and the Mayfields. Sixteen-year-old Eva Kendal elopes with her thirty-two-year-old Latin teacher, Forrest Mayfield. Before long, the suicide of Eva's mother brings Eva and her young son home, where they remain for years. Prequel to _The Source of Light (RC 41387)_. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1973. Tarnished Gold RC 43327 by V.C. Andrews read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Gabriel lives in the Louisiana swamp with her Cajun parents. Just before graduating from high school, she is raped by wealthy, married Octavious Tate. Pregnant, Gabriel reluctantly agrees to give the baby to the Tates. Later when Gabriel falls in love with an unhappily married man, she gets pregnant again. Prequel to _Hidden Jewel (RC 43329)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Taste of Victory: Australian Destiny, Book 3 RC 41671 by Sandy Dengler read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes After Cole Sloan lost his sugar and tea plantation, he and Samantha Connolly each began a new life. Eventually they both end up in Riverina. Cole starts a brokerage business, and Samantha goes to work as a clerical assistant for the man who saved her life. Once more together, Cole and Samantha rekindle their relationship and hope they can make it work. Sequel to _Power of Pinjarra (RC 41670)_. 1989. Telling Time RC 42843 by Austin Wright read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes The Westerly family reunites amid confusion about the elderly father's condition. Did he have a stroke, was he shot intervening in a hostage situation, or both? Through notes, faxes, and letters to each other during the crisis, members share stories and quirks. The most surprising revelations are found in the father's papers after his death. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. True Colors RC 41917 by Doris Mortman read by Barbara Caruso 5 cassettes Isabelle de Luna, whose mother was murdered and whose father was accused of the crime, was raised as a sister to Nina Duran, who was adopted as a baby by the Durans. When Nina learns the truth about her past, she flees to New York, becoming a TV celebrity. Isabelle becomes a world-renowned artist. Both women are haunted by a past that must be understood before they can find true love. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Ugly Ways RC 43218 by Tina McElroy Ansa read by Camille McCurty Ali 2 cassettes Three grown sisters return home for the funeral of their mother, Mudear. As the sisters reminisce, they discuss their own lives and fears, realizing how deeply they were affected by their mother's remoteness. In the process, each daughter comes to grips with her relationship to Mudear. Strong language. 1993. A Winding Path: Miriam's Journal, Volume 2 RC 41119 by Carrie Bender read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette After _A Fruitful Vine (RC 41118)_, Miriam, an Amish woman, writes in her journal about happily raising her twins and foster daughter, Dora, with her husband, Nate. Dora's birth mother, Priscilla, has come a long way from being the immature girl who dated Miriam's former boss, but she still needs Miriam's counsel. Then, when Priscilla is finally happy, Miriam realizes Nate is brooding about something. 1994. Fantasy An Acceptable Time RC 43198 by Madeleine L'Engle read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes In this companion to _A House like a Lotus (RC 23837)_, sixteen-year-old Polly O'Keefe visits her grandparents' farm in Connecticut and discovers a "time gate" that takes her back three thousand years. There she meets Anaral, a Native American girl; Karralys, a druid expelled from Britain; and Tav, a warrior who has accompanied Karralys. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Alvin Journeyman: The Tales of Alvin Maker, Volume 4 RC 41189 by Orson Scott Card read by John Polk 3 cassettes In an alternate frontier America, Alvin Miller, the seventh son of a seventh son, is especially skilled in magic, and he intends to settle down in his hometown of Vigor Church to teach the art of "making" and to practice his trade as a smith. But he runs afoul of his jealous brother, Calvin, and ends up accused of stealing and of helping runaway slaves. Sequel to _Prentice Alvin (RC 29660)_. Some strong language. 1995. Answer My Prayer RC 42740 by Sid Hite read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette As the horse-drawn wagon nears the village of Valerton in the mythical kingdom of Korasan, Lydia grows more excited about her first dance. A brief encounter with the handsome carver Alderson Hale stirs her imagination long after she returns home. But her prayers about the elusive artist quickly give way to pleas for protection of her father's guild, which is threatened by the greed of the regent. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Batman: The Ultimate Evil RC 42110 by Andrew Vachss read by Michael Consoli 1 cassette Batman is frustrated that his battle against crime is not enough. As billionaire Bruce Wayne, Batman meets social worker Debra Kane, who claims child abuse is the root of crime. Intrigued, Batman goes after child porn only to learn from his trusted servant, Alfred, that Batman's mother had been after this same group when she died. Some strong language and some violence. 1995. The Black Gryphon: The Mage Wars, Book 1 RC 41577 by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes Skandranon is the finest and most noble of the race of gryphons created by the sorcerer Urtho to be his champions and defend his realm. Now the evil mage Ma'ar advances against Urtho with his own cruel birds of prey, and Skandranon is sent to spy on the invaders, while his human friend, Amberdrake, anxiously awaits his return. Prequel to _The White Gryphon (RC 41578)_. 1994. Caliban's Hour RC 42818 by Tad Williams read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Driven by a lust for revenge, Caliban has escaped his island and come to Naples to slay Prospero, the duke of Milan. But Prospero is dead, and only his daughter, Miranda, lives to feel the brunt of Caliban's rage. He steals into her bedroom late at night, but before killing her, he will take an hour to tell her the story of his suffering and enslavement. A fantasy tale based on Shakespeare's _The Tempest_. 1994. A College of Magics RC 42081 by Caroline Stevermer read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Fantasy adventure set in an alternate Edwardian Europe. Faris Nallaneen, the young duchess of Galazon, arrives at Greenlaw College on the French coast, where she has been banished by her wicked uncle. The college teaches magic, and Faris learns of her special destiny as one of the four guardians of the North. She must learn her magical skills well to free her kingdom, defeat her enemies, and mend a magical rift. 1994. The Copper Crown: A Novel of the Keltiad RC 41300 by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison read by George Holmes 3 cassettes With their powers on Earth waning, the Kelts flee to the distant star realms. But there is no safety there, for the stars are home to two foes of the Kelts. The Kelts establish an uneasy peace with their enemies, and all is well until Aeron, mistress of magic, ascends the throne and Earth makes contact with the Kelts. Prequel to _The Throne of Scone (RC 41301)_. 1964. Crown of Shadows: The Coldfire Trilogy, Book 3 RC 41169 by C.S. Friedman read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes On the planet Erna, the sadistic demon Calesta seeks power over all living things, especially humans. Damien Vryce, warrior-priest of the One God, forms an uneasy alliance with undead sorcerer Gerald Tarrant in an attempt to defeat Calesta. With humanity at risk, they face a foe that may be invincible even to their combined powers. Sequel to _When True Night Falls (RC 39357)_. Violence and strong language. 1995. A Crown of Swords: The Wheel of Time, Book 7 RC 43043 by Robert Jordan read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes In this sequel to _Lord of Chaos (RC 39661)_, Elayne, Aviendha, and Mat attempt to disrupt the world's unending heatwave and restore natural weather through the use of ter'angreal. Meanwhile, Rand al'Thor--the Dragon Reborn--has a showdown with the fearsome Forsaken Sammael at Shadar Logoth, as Mashadar, the predatory mist, lurks nearby. Some violence. 1996. David Copperfield's "Tales of the Impossible" RC 42506 edited by David Copperfield and Janet Berliner read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Eighteen original short stories with themes of mystery, magic, or illusion. Includes authors such as Copperfield, Berliner, Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, and Eric Lustbader, with short biographies of the writers. 1995. The Dragon's Dagger: Spearwielder's Tale, Volume 2 RC 40621 by R.A. Salvatore read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes Gary Leger is called back to the realm of Faerie for another round of dangerous adventures. This time he must recover the hero's magical spear and armor, face a wicked king bent on war, foil the plots of a banished witch, and stop the wretched dragon, Robert, from burning the countryside. Sequel to _The Woods Out Back (RC 40620)_. 1994. The Dragonbone Chair: Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 1 RC 40337 by Tad Williams read by Erik Sandvold 6 cassettes Simon, fourteen, is a scullery boy at Hayholt Castle in the land of Osten Ard. Then one day he is apprenticed to Doctor Morgenes and finds himself involved with the League of the Scroll. King Elias has succeeded to the throne, bringing an evil force with him. To save the realm, Simon must unravel the riddle of the three lost swords called Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn--and now Elias has one. For high school and older readers. 1988. Dragons of Summer Flame: Dragonlance Chronicles, Volume 4 RC 41425 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 4 cassettes Despite her previous defeat at the hands of the Solamnic knights, the Dark Queen has again grown powerful and now commands new minions dedicated to serving her. She again lays plans for the conquest of Krynn, until a young woman appears in Palanthas with knowledge of a magical race of beings known as the Irda. Sequel to _Dragons of Spring Dawning (RC 29173)_. Bestseller 1995. A Farce to Be Reckoned With RC 42185 by Roger Zelazny and Robert Sheckley read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes This comic fantasy features the fox-faced demon Azzie Elbub, who hits on the idea of bringing humanity to Evil by staging an "immorality play" with all of Renaissance Europe as the backdrop. But the meddlesome Archangel Michael, that insufferable agent for Good, arrives on the scene and threatens to close down the play before it ever opens. Sequel to _If at Faust You Don't Succeed (RC 38195)_. 1995. Finder RC 41870 by Emma Bull read by John Polk 2 cassettes Young runaway Orient comes to Bordertown, a crossroads between the real world and Elfland where both elves and humans live and science and magic mix in strange ways. But Bordertown has typical urban problems, and Orient uses his knack for finding lost objects to help tough female cop Sunny Rico solve a grisly murder and confront other sinister mysteries. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1994. The Ghatti's Tale, Book 1: Finders-Seekers RC 40281 by Gayle Greeno read by Pam Ward 4 cassettes Over two hundred years ago, an expedition from Earth became stranded on Methuen. The humans survived by bonding with telepathic, catlike ghatti. Because ghatti can read the truth, the pairs act as judges throughout the land. But now it is up to Doyce and Khar, her ghatti, to learn why many Bondmates are being killed. Can they determine the truth before they become victims? For high school and older readers. 1993. Louisa May Alcott's Fairy Tales and Fantasy Stories RC 42939 by Louisa May Alcott read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Thirty-nine didactic tales spanning Alcott's entire literary career, including "The Frost King," "Ripple, the Water Spirit," "Little Gulliver," "A Strange Island," "Fairy Pinafores," "The Candy Country," "Cockyloo," and "Mermaids." First collection to include all of Alcott's fairy tales and fantasy stories from 1845-1888. 1992. Magic's Pawn: The Last Herald-Mage, Book 1 RC 41571 by Mercedes Lackey read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes Although born with great potential to work magic, Vanyel wants only to be a Bard. But his talent for magic cannot be left untrained, and Vanyel is sent to be schooled by his aunt Savil, one of the famed Herald-Mages of Valdemar. Soon Vanyel finds himself the focus of both good and evil magic. If he cannot learn how to control his power, it could unleash vast destruction. Prequel to _Magic's Promise (RC 41572)_. 1989. Magic's Promise: The Last Herald-Mage, Book 2 RC 41572 by Mercedes Lackey read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes Vanyel, the most powerful of the Herald-Mages, continues the fight against threats of war and dark magic. A plea for help from a neighboring kingdom takes him and his companion, Yfandes, into the center of a magical holocaust of overwhelming devastation. But the force behind the devastation is unclear, and Vanyel faces a deadly and unknown master of dark powers. Sequel to _Magic's Pawn (RC 41571)_. Some strong language. 1990. Memory and Dream RC 41898 by Charles de Lint read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Magical creatures exist just beyond the perception of ordinary humans. Isabelle Copley, student of the mysterious artist Vincent Rushkin, learns the force of her paintings brings the magical creatures to life. Now, twenty years after her power brought unexpected tragedy, she returns to the town of Newford to resume her painting and to use the magic of her brush to fulfill a promise to a long-dead friend. Some strong language. 1994. The Mountains of Majipoor RC 41925 by Robert Silverberg read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette Hoping to redeem his honor and regain the good graces of the Coronal, young Harpirias agrees to lead an expedition to the ice mountains of Majipoor to rescue a group of scientists who have been taken hostage by King Toikella of the Othinor. Led by Korinaam the Shapeshifter, Harpirias faces blizzards, strange beasts, and barbaric tribesmen in carrying out his mission. Sequel to _Valentine Pontifex (RC 20572)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1995. One King's Way: The Hammer and the Cross, Book 2 RC 41357 by Harry Harrison and John Holm read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Shef Sigvarthsson, of the _The Hammer and the Cross (RC 38637)_, is co-ruler of Britain with Alfred of Wessex. Shef vows to build an unbeatable navy to protect his land and prevent his mighty Viking nation from falling prey to Christianity. But Shef has enemies, especially the knights of the Lance, who will stop at nothing to see him brought down. Descriptions of sex and some violence. 1995. Passage to Dawn RC 42835 by R.A. Salvatore read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Siege of Darkness (RC 40730)_, Drizzt and Cattie-brie alter their ship's course to rescue a friend who has been captured by Errtu, master of treachery. Since Drizzt banished Errtu to the Abyss, the evil one has longed for vengeance and freedom. Now, with the trap set, Errtu's dream is within reach. Bestseller 1996. The Raven Ring RC 42054 by Patricia C. Wrede read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Eleret Salven, a young warrior woman from the mountains of Cilhar, learns of her mother's death in battle, and it falls to her to travel to the city of Ciaron to claim her mother's effects. For unknown reasons, others are interested in one of her mother's possessions, and Eleret faces unexpected danger and intrigue. Fantasy adventure set on the world of Lyra. For senior high and older readers. 1994. The Return of Merlin RC 42065 by Deepak Chopra read by George Holmes 3 cassettes The tale begins with the end of Camelot. Evil magician Mordred destroyed the kingdom, but Merlin promised Arthur that the power for good would remain. The scene shifts to twentieth-century England, where odd happenings reveal that the powers of Camelot resume the ancient battle. The author writes that his magical tale "is about waking up the wizard that sleeps deep within all of us." Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Shadow of a Dark Queen: Serpentwar Saga, Volume 1 RC 41872 by Raymond E. Feist read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes The reptilian Pantathians have invaded Midkemia and are amassing in the land of Novindus to begin a war of conquest. Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of the Isles, Erik Darkmoor and his friend Rupert stand convicted of murder, but they are spared on the condition that they undertake a desperate mission against the Pantathians. Violence. 1994. The Silver Branch: A Novel of the Keltiad RC 41299 by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison read by George Holmes 4 cassettes As heir to the throne of Keltia, Aeron is trained in the art of high magic so she will be prepared for the burdens she will inherit. Foes of the Kelts are mobilizing with plans to destroy their empire. Can Aeron's powers of sorcery change the destiny of Keltia when war erupts around them? Prequel to _The Copper Crown (RC 41300)_ and _The Throne of Scone (RC 41301)_. 1988. Stone of Farewell: Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 2 RC 40338 by Tad Williams read by Erik Sandvold 6 cassettes Simon and his allies now possess the sword Thorn, essential to their defeat of the evil forces of King Elias of Osten Ard. King Elias has banded together with the Storm King, and they plan to end any hope Prince Josua has of taking over the throne. Both forces will meet many problems before they come face to face at the Stone of Farewell. Sequel to _The Dragonbone Chair (RC 40337)_. For high school and older readers. 1990. Storm Rising: The Mage Storms, Book 2 RC 42124 by Mercedes Lackey read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes The Heralds of Valdemar and the Sunpriests of Karse struggle against the mysterious storms that are wreaking havoc on the two kingdoms. Even the magical power forged by the alliance between the two lands may not be strong enough to fend off total destruction. To make matters worse, the alliance is threatened when Karal, the Karse envoy to the court of Valdemar, is accused of spying. Sequel to _Storm Warning (RC 42123)_. 1995. Storm Warning: The Mage Storms, Book 1 RC 42123 by Mercedes Lackey read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes The Herald mages and the horselike Companions of Valdemar attempt to establish an alliance with the neighboring kingdom of Karse, despite the traditional prejudices between the two lands. But even the powerful magic forged by such an alliance may be insufficient to ward off the invading forces of the mighty Eastern Empire. Prequel to _Storm Rising (RC 42124)_. 1994. The Throne of Scone: A Book of the Keltiad RC 41301 by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Aeron, queen of the Kelts, and Morwen have fled from Keltia on Aeron's starship. They are searching for the Thirteen Treasures of King Arthur, taken from the kingdom fifteen centuries earlier, which will allow Aeron to win back her realm from Jaun Akhera. But Keltia forces are preparing for war. Sequel to _The Copper Crown (RC 41300)_. 1986. To Green Angel Tower: Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book 3 RC 40339 by Tad Williams read by Erik Sandvold 10 cassettes In this sequel to _Stone of Farewell (RC 40338)_, the Storm King and his undead allies continue to gather strength for a final confrontation with Simon and his companions, who are fighting to help Prince Josua gain the throne now occupied by his brother, King Elias. Each will face numerous skirmishes before the final confrontation at the Green Angel Tower. For high school and older readers. 1993. The White Gryphon: The Mage Wars, Book 2 RC 41578 by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Ten years after the magical Cataclysm that destroyed the realm of Urtho, the survivors, led by the gryphon Skandranon and the human Amberdrake, have founded a new city on the edge of the Western Ocean. A conspiracy to sabotage negotiations with an adjacent kingdom, however, imperils all their new gains. Sequel to _The Black Gryphon (RC 41577)_. 1995. Wizard's First Rule: The Sword of Truth, Volume 1 RC 41067 by Terry Goodkind read by Nick Sullivan 6 cassettes Learning of his father's murder, Richard Cypher seeks solace in his beloved woods. There he rescues Kahlan Amnell, who is fleeing from Darken Rahl's assassins. Rahl wants to destroy the lands and people of Westland, but if Cypher, empowered by the wizard Zedd as the Seeker of Truth, can find one of the three Boxes of Orden, he will have the power to stop Rahl. Prequel to _Stone of Tears (RC 41792)_. Some violence. 1994. The Woman between the Worlds RC 39901 by F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes London 1898. When Vanessa Steele first appears at the door of the tattoo shop, she is invisible and claims to be a scientist whose experiment has gone wrong. She is actually an alien who wants a full-body tattoo so that she can be human. The tattoo artist agrees, and as he works on her, he begins to fall in love with Vanessa. But Vanessa is haunted by the evil of Dreadful Eye--the ruler of her universe. Some violence. 1994. General Ain't Gonna Be the Same Fool Twice RC 42921 by April Sinclair read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Stevie is a young African American woman coming to terms with her sexual and racial identity in the 1970s. A trip to San Francisco becomes a journey of self-discovery as she explores feminist perspectives and lesbian relationships. Sequel to _Coffee Will Make You Black (RC 40187)_. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. And This Too Shall Pass RC 42209 by E. Lynn Harris read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Lives of four African American professionals intersect in Chicago. Zurich is an NFL quarterback. Sean is a gay journalist who covers Zurich. Mia, a sports anchor, is attracted to Zurich. And Tamela, an attorney, represents him when an accusation threatens his career. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Arcadia RC 42352 by Jim Crace read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes It is Victor's eightieth birthday. Rook, his right-hand man, and Anna, his secretary, have planned a simple country meal--tablecloths flapping in the breeze, and cats to pick up the scraps--as best they can for the man who lives twenty-seven stories and a hundred meters up. Victor has asked five guests and specified no speeches or gifts. But this billionaire has quite a surprise for his visitors. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Big Ballad Jamboree RC 42856 by Donald Davidson read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes In 1940s North Carolina, country music singer Danny MacGregor hopes to wed his childhood sweetheart, Cissy Timberlake. But Cissy goes to college to study folk music, and soon the two must contend with a thieving professor, bootleggers, and conflicts between their folk heritage and music as a business. 1996. The Blue Afternoon RC 42059 by William Boyd read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Love, murder, and medicine under steamy Manila skies in 1902. Salvador Carriscant tells his life story to his new-found daughter. He was a prominent surgeon when he fell in love with a married patient, Delphine. The murder of her husband brought a tragic end to their affair. Now, in 1936, he and his daughter search for Delphine. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Winner of the 1995 _Los Angeles Times_ Book Prize for fiction. 1993. The Book of Knowledge RC 43140 by Doris Grumbach read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes An idyllic summer leads four children to an anguished sexual awakening at a New York seaside resort in 1929. Their later lives are shattered by the depression, World War II, and personal tragedies. Yet, it is their stifled sexual needs that lead to their ultimate undoing. Descriptions of sex. 1995. The Bourbaki Gambit RC 41445 by Carl Djerassi read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Like _Cantor's Dilemma (RC 31438)_, this novel focuses on the problems of modern scientists. Princeton professor Max Weiss meets Diana Doyle-Ditmus, who wants Max to supply her with some cyanide so she can commit suicide. Instead Max, Diana, and two other scientists team up to develop PCR, the ability to replicate genetic material. They use the pseudonym Diana Skordylis, an idea they take from a team that published under the name Nicolas Bourbaki. 1994. Breathing Water RC 41516 by Thomas Gavin read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Rising Sun is a town of honest, respectable citizens including millionairess Edna Kane. Nothing changes much from day to day, until illustrator and scam artist Everet Dusseau arrives in town, bringing with him a twelve-year-old boy he claims is the kidnapped grandson of Edna Kane. But is he the child taken years ago, or is this one of Dusseau's scams to make money? Strong language. 1994. The Burning Man RC 43243 by Phillip Margolin read by David Palmer 2 cassettes After botching a major case at his father's law firm, Peter Hall hopes to redeem himself as a small town's public defender. When he agrees to defend a retarded man in a murder case, Hale is forced to confront his own limitations and accept an awesome responsibility. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Changes: A Love Story RC 41289 by Ama Ata Aidoo read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Esi and Opokuya--African friends, professional women, wives, and mothers--compare notes on the universal problems of women who juggle families with careers. Following an incident of marital rape, Esi divorces her husband. But her feminist beliefs are challenged anew when she enters into a polygamous second marriage and realizes that whatever changes women make, nothing alters the mind-set of the men in their lives. Some descriptions of sex. 1993. Choices RC 42004 by Mary Lee Settle read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 4 cassettes Reminiscing with a box of memorabilia, Melinda Kregg reflects on the choices she has made in her eighty-two years. After her ruined father killed himself, Melinda turned her back on Richmond high society and began a lifetime of social and political action. During a turbulent century, her heart led her to a coal strike in Kentucky, the Spanish Civil War, wartime London, and the civil rights movement. Strong language and some violence. 1995. The Choir RC 41318 by Joanna Trollope read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Aldminster Cathedral needs repair, and the dean is looking for funds. He creates a lot of animosity within the cathedral community when he puts the headmaster's historic home up for sale and decides to eliminate the boys' choir. As a struggle develops within the religious community and lives are turned upside down, there is a hopeful note--the new chorister, Henry Ashworth, whose voice may be the answer to their prayers. Companion to the PBS series. 1988. The Christmas Box RC 43556 by Richard Paul Evans read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Richard and Keri Evans and their four-year-old daughter, Jenna, are living in a cramped one-room apartment when a unique opportunity arises. MaryAnne Parkin, an elderly woman with a large home, is looking for a live-in couple who can cook and do light housekeeping. And children are welcome. As the four become a family, Richard, who is starting his own business, learns a valuable lesson from MaryAnne and her Christmas box. Bestseller 1993. The Christmas Tree RC 43548 by Julie Salamon read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Inspired by the New Jersey nuns who in 1995 donated a large Norway spruce to Rockefeller Center for its official Christmas tree. The Center's chief gardener tells this tale of his yearly search for the perfect Christmas tree and of what happens when the one he wants is the best friend of an elderly nun. Bestseller 1996. Cry Me a River RC 42166 by T.R. Pearson read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes The cops in this seemingly peaceful southern town are so laid back they take the town drunk out for a ride, rather than locking him up until the night when the cop telling the story finds his fellow cop's body dumped in the woods. As he pursues his friend's killer, eccentric characters lead him to some ugly truths. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Dear James RC 41830 by Jon Hassler read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes In her seventieth year Agatha McGee's teaching career is over and she is cut off from her truest friend, James. Agatha and James were pen pals for years--she in Minnesota, he in Ireland. Three years ago, Agatha traveled to Ireland to meet the man she loved, only to learn that James is a Catholic priest. Now, while visiting Rome, Agatha is startled to find James, who is changing his life and eager to restart their friendship. Some strong language. 1993. The Death of Bernadette Lefthand RC 42860 by Ron Querry read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes After performing native dances for a loving crowd, wearing a white deerskin dress she had carefully made, Bernadette is brutally murdered. Gracie, her younger sister, and Starr, a white model who employed Bernadette, reveal terrible events that have occurred in the Navajo and Jacarillo communities. Bernadette represents good in the struggle against the evils of alcohol and witchcraft. Strong language and violence. 1993. The Dharma Bums RC 43036 by Jack Kerouac read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes In 1955 two young men search for Truth the Zen way in their dissolute wanderings on America's West Coast. A story that celebrates the freedom of those who have opted out of conventional society. 1958. Elizabeth and Her German Garden RC 43013 by Elizabeth von Arnim read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette Elizabeth first sees her German garden when she and her husband leave Berlin and move to their family estate in the 1890s. There Elizabeth finds contentment and escape from her children and husband, the "Man of Wrath," as she watches the changing seasons in her beloved garden. Prequel to _The Solitary Summer (RC 43014)_. 1898. Emily Louise RC 39000 by Joan Darlington Beam read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes Twenty-nine-year-old Theresa Freidmann has been confined to her bed in a nursing home for five years because of arthritis. She is annoyed when "shameless" Emily Louise begins working at the home and disrupts Theresa's predictable life. Emily Louise dyes Theresa's hair, scolds her for not doing things for herself, and warns her that her lawyer may be after her money. Theresa's anger fades as she begins to enjoy life again. Some strong language. 1994. A Frolic of His Own RC 41223 by William Gaddis read by Bruce Huntey 4 cassettes Satire on Americans' penchant for taking one another to court. Oscar Crease, a college professor and author of a play about his grandfather's role in the Civil War, sues a Hollywood producer who pirates the play and makes it into a blockbuster movie. More lawsuits follow. Throughout the novel--written mainly in dialog--Oscar, his family, his friends, and his lawyers talk at each other until finally an old judge lays down the law. Some strong language. 1994. Ghosts of Manila RC 41295 by James Hamilton-Paterson read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Set in the capital city of the Philippines, where groups of people, objects, and even the political system are riddled with fakes. The story opens in a factory near the airport, where body parts of vagrants and victims of death squads are reassembled into human skeletons. Meanwhile, a journalist begins to write an anthropological dissertation, really a piece of fictional scholarship, on _amok_, a deadly national disorder. Violence. 1994. Haveli RC 42984 by Suzanne Fisher Staples read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Continues the story begun in _Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind (RC 32145)_. Shabanu and her young daughter are never safe from the cruelty within Rahim's family. Hoping for a better future, she begs to go with Rahim to his ancestral home in Lahore. But even there she remains in danger. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Her Own Rules RC 42741 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Meredith Stratton, successful owner of six international inns with plans for two more in Europe, is a happy mother with two children, one of whom is about to be engaged. But the fulfillment of Meredith's dreams is overshadowed by a fatiguing illness and visions of her lost childhood. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. High Fidelity RC 42158 by Nick Hornby read by John Polk 2 cassettes Rob, who measures his life by pop songs, dropped out of college because of a failed relationship. Now in his thirties, he is shocked to be still working in a London record store, even though he owns this one. When his live-in attorney girlfriend, Laura, leaves him, he is forced to reevaluate his life, his obsession with his kind of music, and his string of relationships that just didn't work out. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Himmelfarb RC 43047 by Michael Krger read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette In 1942, Richard, a German social scientist, travels to the Amazon with his assistant, Leo, to study its people. Richard disdains the natives, while Leo embraces their culture. When Leo falls ill, he leaves a brilliant manuscript to Richard, who returns home alone to publish it as his own. After fifty years Leo reappears to settle the score. 1994. I'm Losing You RC 43042 by Bruce Wagner read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes A series of vignettes depicting the hip and deviant lives of some of Hollywood's rich and famous power brokers. Features a gallery of celebrities, agents, porn stars, and hangers-on who are engulfed in a culture obsessed with fame and self-gratification. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. The Information RC 42349 by Martin Amis read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes Richard Tull, forty, writer of experimental novels, longs for success. Instead, he spends his time cranking out reviews of hefty biographies while his wife makes more money than he does. Richard's best friend, Gwyn Barry, writer of "the ideal world" novel, has everything Richard wants. So Richard sets out to wreck Gwyn's career. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995. Journey of the Sparrows RC 39970 by Fran Leeper Buss read by Sharon Lauve Komorn 1 cassette Life in El Salvador was unbearable for the Acosta family after Papa and daughter Julia's husband were killed. So while Mama and the baby hide in Mexico, fifteen-year-old Maria, Julia, their little brother, and a stranger flee to the States nailed in a crate on the back of a truck. Because this is illegal, they have to be very careful. But with the help of kind people, they begin a new life in Chicago. For high school and older readers. 1991. Katherine RC 41932 by Anchee Min read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Zebra Wong's red-lipsticked American teacher, Katherine, represents everything about the West that Shanghai is not. Katherine is comfortable in her perfume and seductive clothing, in her passions and political naivete. Zebra grew up during the Cultural Revolution, loving Mao, but now Chinese society has reformed itself, leaving life complicated and often dangerous. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Lily White RC 42799 by Susan Isaacs read by Barbara Pinolini 4 cassettes Attorney Lily White (known as Lee) is defending a charming con man who moves from town to town seducing middle-aged women out of their money, and who is now accused of murdering his latest mark. In alternate passages, Lee reviews the shabby treatment in her own personal life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. The Master of Petersburg RC 41525 by J.M. Coetzee read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Set in St. Petersburg in 1869. The Russian novelist Dostoevsky, who fled to Germany to escape his debts, has returned because his beloved stepson, Pavel, is dead. As the writer explores Pavel's rented room, he wonders whether the death was murder or suicide, begins to find the landlady and her daughter sexually attractive, and encounters a cultish terrorist--themes similar to those he weaves into his novels. 1994. The Member-Guest RC 42841 by Clint McCown read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Ten interrelated stories by a two-time American Fiction Award winner. Tales are linked to a second-rate country club, where a member-guest tournament sets the stage for characters whose lives are marked with a sense of frustration. Rod, the pro golfer turned manager, considers romance and a return to competition. Bev, the snack bar operator, cheats on her golf-cart-stealing husband. Some strong language. 1995. The Midnight Club RC 40065 by Christopher Pike read by John Lescault 1 cassette Five terminally ill teenagers are spending their final days in a hospice, where they meet every night at midnight to tell stories. Subjects of reincarnation, life after death, God, the devil, suffering, love, and angels figure in many of these tales. One girl receives enlightenment from "the Master." Another, who never tells a story, finds out that she was misdiagnosed and leaves the hospice. For high school and older readers. 1994. The Nirvana Blues: New Mexico Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 42151 by John Nichols read by Ray Foushee 5 cassettes Sequel to _The Magic Journey (RC 14581)_. After the 1970s dropouts have invaded Chamisaville in search of a cosmic home, only one Chicano farmer remains. Now even he must sell the last piece of virgin land, and former ad writer Joe sees the land as his own chance to find serenity. Good-guy Joe, unfortunately, must play drug dealer to get the money. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1981. Recessional RC 42695 by James A. Michener read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes After some personal and career setbacks, physician Andy Zorn is hired to revitalize the Palms, a lagging retirement community in Tampa. Residents and staff of the Palms all have stories to tell, and some have major challenges to confront. 1994. Reservation Blues RC 41962 by Sherman Alexie read by Norman Fitz 2 cassettes Thomas Builds-the-Fire is an unlikely rock band leader: he is a little goofy looking and is kind and considerate. But he has the guitar of blues great Robert Johnson, and its music compels others to join the group Coyote Springs. The band's tale includes some wild stories about others in the Spokane tribe and is told with wry humor, mysticism, and warmth. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Riders RC 42995 by Tim Winton read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes After years of wandering around Europe, Australian Fred Scully, his wife, and their daughter decide to settle in rural Ireland. While Fred works on the house there, the others return to Australia to settle affairs. When his daughter comes back alone, Fred sets out on a desperate search for his wife. Strong language. 1994. Saving Grace RC 42116 by Lee Smith read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Gracie, eleventh child of a poor itinerant preacher, loves her stern father and her spiritual mother, but she doesn't love Jesus. And she is ornery and contentious. She tries to be a good daughter and then a good preacher's wife, but the death of her third baby hardens her heart. She turns against her strict life, searching for her spirit, but grace does not come easily. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Saying Grace RC 42954 by Beth Gutcheon read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes The Country School in Seven Springs, California, is run by headmistress Rue Shaw. Rue's daughter, who is heading to Juilliard, is a shining example of Rue's success. But troubled children and teachers disrupt the school, and Rue's own life begins to unravel. 1995. Shadow of the Dragon RC 42420 by Sherry Garland read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes Danny Vo's family moved from Vietnam to America ten years ago when he was six, and he considers himself fully Americanized. Danny's older cousin Sang Le is just arriving in America to live with Danny's family. While Danny romances Tiffany Schultz, Sang Le falls in with the Vietnamese gang Danny has avoided. But it is Danny who is in danger when Tiffany's skinhead brother learns who she is dating. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Slowness RC 42810 by Milan Kundera read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette Two sexual encounters in the same French chƒteau take place two hundred years apart. Kundera uses the tales to contrast the deliberate pace of eighteenth-century France with contemporary frantic activity and to highlight the ability of memory to savor only what has been experienced at leisure. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Smoke RC 41179 by John Ed Bradley read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Smoke, a small Louisiana town, is slowly dying--thanks in part to the new Monster Marts being built by Rayford Holly. Pace Burnette, a young writer, has returned to his hometown to work on his second novel. He agrees to help his lifelong friend Jay Carnihan, owner of Hometown Family Goods, kidnap Holly and hold him until he apologizes for what he is doing to small towns. But Holly is a rather likable guy who charms everyone. Some strong language. 1994. The Solitary Summer RC 43014 by Elizabeth von Arnim read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette In this sequel to _Elizabeth and Her German Garden (RC 43013)_, Elizabeth discusses the summer she spent in near solitude enjoying her garden. She did occasionally have to contend with her husband, the "Man of Wrath," and her children. 1899. Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy RC 42143 by Jostein Gaarder read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Sophie receives a peculiar letter asking basic questions about life and the world. As she ventures through the history of Western philosophy, she solves the mystery of the letter and uncovers a startling truth about herself. Bestseller 1994. St. Famous RC 42621 by Jonathan Dee read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes While Paul Soloway is recuperating from having been kidnapped and beaten, he is courted by the media to tell his story. An unpublished novelist, Paul is loath to cash in on what he considers to be a cheesy story of random violence. When his agent finally discovers which buttons to push, Paul agrees to a lucrative book deal about his experience. Meanwhile Paul's captured abductor is contemplating his own claim to fame. Some strong language and some violence. 1996. Stradivarius RC 42346 by Donald P. Ladew read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes In 1685 Antonio Stradivari, the master craftsman of Cremona, created the violin he named Hercules. Now, in 1951, Hercules is found in a burned-out farmhouse in Korea by wounded sergeant Luther Cole, who thinks of it as just a fiddle. He comes to realize the instrument is special and feels he has survived to care for it and see that it is put into the right hands. For senior high and older readers. 1995. A Stranger in the Mirror RC 42019 by Sidney Sheldon read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Toby Temple is a very popular comedian, but he hasn't been able to find love. Meanwhile aspiring actress Jill Castle's career is going nowhere, and her true love, David Kenyon, has been forced to marry someone else. When Toby falls for Jill, she sees a chance to get back at Hollywood for not accepting her. Her plan works perfectly for a while, but then disaster strikes. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1976. Tales of Burning Love RC 42836 by Louise Erdrich read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Jack Mauser, a passionate man, is the connection among four North Dakota women trapped in a blizzard. Four of his ex-wives share their unique tales of life with the lovable Jack. Characters from Erdrich's earlier works reappear in this wry novel. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Therapy RC 42816 by David Lodge read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Middle-aged Tubby Passmore is a happily married, successful British sitcom writer who drives the car of his dreams. But he suffers from an angst that none of his many therapists can relieve. Finally, he seeks his peace from the past by reuniting with his first love. Strong language. 1995. Timepiece RC 43227 by Richard Paul Evans read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette In this prequel to _The Christmas Box (RC 43556)_, David and MaryAnne Parkin of Salt Lake City, 1908, attach special significance to a timepiece that becomes a symbol of the importance of time spent with loved ones. Bestseller 1996. The Tree of the Seventh Heaven RC 41499 by Milton Hatoum read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes An adopted daughter narrates this tale of Emilie, the family matriarch who has just died. The family, gathered for her funeral, reminisce about aspects of Emilie's life, including her time in a convent, her marriage to a Muslim, the move from Lebanon to the Amazon jungle, and her children and disabled granddaughter. But most important are the secrets hidden in the trunk Emilie brought with her to the Amazon. 1994. The Tunnel RC 42472 by William H. Gass read by Steven Carpenter 6 cassettes William Frederick Kohler, a midwestern professor in his fifties, has finished his life's work--a study called _Guilt and Innocence in Hitler's Germany_. All Kohler has left to write is the preface. But as he attempts to do so, he finds himself writing the story of his own life, spent mostly either in a chair or digging a tunnel out of his basement. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Unconsoled RC 41420 by Kazuo Ishiguro read by John Horton 4 cassettes The author of _The Remains of the Day (RC 30751)_ places this protagonist, master pianist Ryder, in a hotel in an unnamed European city. Ryder is hazy about the details of his visit, but finds everyone at the hotel quite excited to see him. Although his hostess, Miss Strattman, assures him that no one wants to distract him, Ryder is approached by numerous people who seem oddly familiar and who all have unusual requests of his time. Bestseller 1995. The Village RC 42296 by David Mamet read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette The thoughts and conversations of a handful of men in a declining New England community. The novel depicts the activities that shape their lives: hunting, chopping wood, meeting in the hardware store, and fighting loneliness. By the author of _Glengarry Glen Ross (RC 38007)_. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Water Witches RC 41424 by Chris Bohjalian read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Attorney Scottie Winston's sister-in-law, Patience, is famous for her dowsing skill in finding water, oil, and even people, and his young daughter, Miranda, has inherited this talent. Scottie now faces a problem: the ski resort he represents wants rights to a river to create more snow. But a drought has left the river lower than ever, and Patience's environmentalist fianc‚, Senator McClure, presents vigorous opposition. Strong language. 1995. What I Lived For RC 40202 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 5 cassettes This novel takes place over one Memorial Day weekend. Wealthy, alcoholic city council member Jerome "Corky" Corcoran is disturbed by the news that an attractive woman, who had recently accused one of his colleagues of raping her, has committed suicide. The death reminds Corky of his father's murder. As he contemplates life, he ponders the things that corrupt it. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. White Rabbit RC 41915 by Kate Phillips read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Unexplained flashes of white light flit through Ruth's day, as do images from her eighty-eight years. Although she has always tried to keep on top of things by doing what she should, she is disappointed with the outcome of her life. But she does not give up and relapse into her memories. Her spunk and routines keep her going. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. The Winshaw Legacy; or, What a Carve Up! RC 41722 by Jonathan Coe read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes The Winshaw family of Yorkshire hires Michael Owen to write the family's biography. He has been cautioned that the family consists of "the meanest, greediest, cruellest bunch of backstabbing penny-pinching" people on earth. Michael makes some unusual discoveries, including a possible connection to his own life. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Wonder Boys RC 42023 by Michael Chabon read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes English professor Grady Tripp picks up his buddy and editor, Terry Crabtree, at the airport. The fat joint he smokes while waiting begins an absurd weekend. Then Crabtree, a stolen tuba, and a tag-along transvestite are loaded into Tripp's 1966 Galaxie. The hapless Tripp loses the only copy of his novel manuscript, but the farcical weekend provides all new material. Stong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Gothic Bride of Pendorric RC 40924 by Victoria Holt read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes (Reissue) A young woman marries the master of a castle on the coast of Cornwall, scarcely knowing him. The suspense builds when she learns of the legend that the previous bride of Pendorric cannot rest in her grave until a second bride has met her death. 1963. The Camelot Caper RC 42990 by Elizabeth Peters read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Jessica Tregarth has come to England to visit her grandfather, and at his request has brought along an antique ring that had belonged to her father. As soon as Jessica arrives, someone tries to steal her suitcase, and while she is visiting Salisbury Cathedral, the same person attacks her, demanding she hand over the ring. 1969. Forget Me Not RC 43009 by Shari MacDonald read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Hayley Buckman, landscape architect, has traveled to England for an internship at Harrington Gardens on the Newhaven estate. Upon arriving she literally runs into the head gardener, Carson Elliott, and is quickly caught up in the lives of the residents. Then she receives a note warning her to leave. 1996. Ghostlight RC 42783 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Truth Jourdemayne lost her parents in 1969. Her mother died in an occult experiment, conducted by her father, which went wrong. Her father disappeared. Now, thirty years later, Truth is writing a book about him and wants to uncover the truth. She must also prevent a group from repeating the experiment. Some strong language. 1995. The Ground She Walks Upon RC 41829 by Meagan McKinney read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Ireland, 1828. Reverend Jamie Drummond is awakened from his musings by a scream from the woman cleaning the church--the old druid cross is glowing. A hurried note is sent to Father Patrick Nolan informing him that the council must meet this night. It is the eve of Niall Trevallyan's twentieth birthday, and the "geis" must be put into effect or Niall will suffer great misfortune. But must he really marry a newborn? Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Secret of the Villa Mimosa RC 41770 by Elizabeth Adler read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes A "Jane Doe," clinging to life, is found in a San Francisco ravine. She survives but has no idea who she is. Calling herself Bea French, she is cared for by psychologist Dr. Phyl Forster. Forster gets Bea a job as a companion to Millie Renwick, who is traveling to France. There, at the Villa Mimosa, Bea's past begins to haunt her. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Stitches in Time RC 42115 by Barbara Michaels read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Rachel Grant is working on her doctoral thesis on the art of women's garments prepared for important rites of passage. An antique shop where Rachel works receives an old bridal quilt, and soon Rachel becomes involved in strange misdeeds. It seems that evil magic has been stitched into this quilt rather than the usual protective magic, and the evil magic is luring Rachel into grave danger. Some strong language. 1995. Walking after Midnight RC 41145 by Karen Robards read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes At 2:00 a.m., Summer McAfee, owner of a janitorial service, is on her knees scrubbing the floor of a funeral home. Suddenly the naked and badly bruised body of a man comes to life, and he takes her hostage. Over the next four days they are on the run, dodging bad cops and a ghost, as the former corpse, a cop working under cover, tries to save himself and Summer. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Growing Up The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz RC 41718 by Mordecai Richler read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes In the days following World War II, Duddy Kravitz, a teenage boy in Montreal, determines to be somebody. For that, according to his grandfather, he needs to own land. Duddy embarks on his ambitious pursuit, juggling several jobs at a time and using everyone in the process, but he suffers both financial and moral bankruptcy before he reaches his goal. Strong language. 1959. At Home with the Glynns: The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences, and Observations of Peter Leroy (Continued) RC 42994 by Eric Kraft read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette Peter Leroy, almost twelve, is captivated by the twin daughters of the neighboring Glynns, but his first task is to gain the confidence of their bohemian parents, an artist and a poet. Peter's involvement in art heightens both his aesthetic and sexual awareness. Sequel to _What a Piece of Work I Am (RC 41170)_. Descriptions of sex. 1995. Happy Days, Uncle Sergio RC 42424 by Magali GarcĄa Ramis read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette As Lidia grows into womanhood in Puerto Rico in the 1950s, the country also matures, becoming more industrialized and politicized. Lidia and her brother live in a household of women until the mysterious Uncle Sergio arrives home from New York. He introduces the children to art, stamps, and a broader view of life, helping Lidia as she grows up. Translated by Carmen C. Esteves. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Kara RC 39916 by Carole Gift Page read by June Carter 1 cassette Kara Strickland, eighteen, is looking forward to graduation from high school, when her world is suddenly shattered. Her father, a well-known and respected doctor, is killed in an accident, and, shortly afterwards, Kara and her mother are seriously injured in a fire. As Kara tries to put her world back together, she learns some surprising details about her family. For junior and senior high readers. 1981. Michelle RC 39954 by Eva Gibson read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette Michelle Ann (Micky) Strand has lived in several homes since her mother deserted her. But now that she is living with the Middletons, Micky believes she will finally be happy. Micky's friendship with neighbor Joel Brentwood and a near drowning bring long-suppressed memories to the surface with surprising results. For junior and senior high readers. 1984. Peter RC 41745 by Kate Walker read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette At fifteen, Peter lives with his mother and older brother, Vince, and spends most of his time riding his dirt bike and taking photos. When he meets Vince's friend David, Peter becomes confused. David is gay, but Peter likes him. And Peter isn't attracted to Gloria who keeps flirting with him. Now the other dirt-bike riders are calling him gay. Strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. Probabilities RC 42544 by Michael Stein read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette The normal traumas of high school life beset Will Sterling in the aftermath of his father's death. Will's romantic involvements with classmate Sara and his fortyish mother-surrogate, Terri, further complicate matters. "Confused by nearly everything," Will uses math and basketball to cope. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Revolutions of the Heart RC 39933 by Marsha Qualey read by Don Emmick 1 cassette At seventeen, Cory Knutson finds her small-town life taking some dramatic turns. Everybody knows about everybody else in Summer, Wisconsin, so they all know that Cory put a big hole in Dawn's store window and is working to pay for it. But that is only the beginning of her problems: her mother dies, and when Cory begins dating a Native American, her brother and the entire town object. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. The Secret of Two Brothers RC 42846 by Irene Beltr n Hern ndez read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette At twenty-one, Beaver Torres, in prison for a crime he didn't commit, is paroled. His parole officer points out that Beaver now has two strikes against him: his prison background and his abusive father. Beaver has no intention of returning to prison. Besides his overriding goal of shielding his little brother from the life Beaver led, he dreams of turning his prison-taught cooking skills into a career. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Shizuko's Daughter RC 42155 by Kyoko Mori read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Yuki, a twelve-year-old Japanese girl, returns home to find her mother lifeless on the floor. A note explains that although her mother has killed herself, she loves Yuki very much, and this was for the best. The next several years are lonely for Yuki, but she finds comfort in art, which her mother had shared with her. She comes to understand her mother's death and begins planning for her own future. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Tobacco Sticks RC 42733 by William Elliott Hazelgrove read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes A Southern coming-of-age tale set in 1945, as the established order is beset by organized labor, new politics, and racial tension. In the poignant courtroom climax, a lonely man of conscience confronts bigotry and injustice. 1995. Historical Accordion Crimes RC 42332 by E. Annie Proulx read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Tells the harsh stories of several working-class immigrants to America, each of whom possessed the same green accordion. Made in Sicily in 1890, the instrument plays the laments of many cultures as it is passed from group to group. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. The Adversaries: An American Family Portrait, Book 4 RC 41795 by Jack Cavanaugh read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Jeremiah Morgan and Seth Cooper, both preachers, have been friends for years. In fact, their friendship has roots that go back to when their fathers cofounded the Heritage Churches of America. Now their children, Daniel and Sarah, are engaged. But the Civil War keeps them apart, uprooting them from their homes and forcing them to confront a man who is an enemy of both families. Sequel to _The Patriots (RC 41814)_. 1996. Alias Grace RC 42878 by Margaret Atwood read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes A fictional portrait of Grace Marks, a sixteen-year-old Canadian domestic who was convicted in the murder of her employer and his mistress in 1843. In prison, Grace is hypnotized by a psychiatrist to help her recall the murders and reveal whether she is a monster or a victim. Violence and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. All Souls' Rising RC 42403 by Madison Smartt Bell read by Frank Coffee 4 cassettes Set in the slave rebellion of eighteenth-century colonial Haiti. The French doctor, H‚bert, is the guide on a relentless journey through a world of political chaos, brutal conflict, and mind-numbing torture. Former slave Toussaint serves as a force of reason amid the horror. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence. 1995. Arms of Nemesis RC 41404 by Steven Saylor read by Bob Kuhn 3 cassettes The Spartacus Slave Revolt is underway in 72 B.C., and a couple of slaves are suspected of murder. Gordianus the Finder is awakened late at night by a visitor who insists he come with him to Baiae on the Bay of Naples. Upon arrival, Gordianus learns the overseer of Marcus Crassus's estate has been murdered, and if the guilty parties cannot be found before the funeral games, ninety-nine slaves will die. Some violence. 1992. As Sure as the Dawn: Mark of the Lion, Volume 3 RC 42413 by Francine Rivers read by John Horton 3 cassettes Once again Hadassah awaits death in the cells below the arena. As she waits, Hadassah is visited by Atretes, and she tells him that his son by Julia still lives. Atretes is told to go to John, who has given the son to a young widow named Rizpah. Atretes is reunited with his son, but in order to keep him alive, Atretes must also accept Rizpah into his life. Sequel to _An Echo in the Darkness (RC 42396)_. 1995. Battle Flag RC 42564 by Bernard Cornwell read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Nate Starbuck, Bostonian turned Confederate officer, serves under Stonewall Jackson during the hectic summer of 1862. Overcoming both personal and military challenges, Nate distinguishes himself in a series of actions leading up to the climactic and bloody Second Battle of Manassas. Sequel to _Copperhead (RC 39191)_. 1995. Bearer of the Pipe RC 42760 by Don Coldsmith read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Dark Antelope, chief tracker and scout of Elk-Dog People, is borne a son, Wolf Pup. This "child of destiny" comes to discover his true calling: medicine man and bearer of the pipe, the Story Skins, and the sacred Spanish bit. However, before he can realize his destiny, Wolf Pup must undergo a dangerous vision quest into the wilderness. 1995. Brother Wind RC 40743 by Sue Harrison read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 4 cassettes This sequel to _My Sister the Moon (RC 34011)_ recounts the parallel lives of two women. Kiin from the tribe of First Men is forced to return to the Walrus People, leaving behind her husband and one of her twin sons. And Kukutux of the Whale Hunters loses her husband in a whaling expedition and has little chance for survival unless another hunter will marry her. Some violence. 1994. Caesar's Women RC 41781 by Colleen McCullough read by Chuck Benson 6 cassettes Sequel to _Fortune's Favorites (RC 37495)_. After success on the battlefield, Julius Caesar returns to the declining Rome (68 B.C.) to conquer in the Forum. He proves to be as ruthless a politician as he had been a warrior. He loves none of the women in his life--his mother, second wife, mistress, and daughter--but uses them for political gain. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Chief Joseph: War Chiefs RC 43051 by Bill Dugan read by John Polk 2 cassettes Fictionalized account of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce War in 1877. When gold is discovered in the Columbia Basin, settlers are allowed by corrupt officials to encroach in the Nez Perce reservation. As Chief Joseph tries to flee to Canada and freedom, he confronts the U.S. Army aiming to stop his flight. A tragic war ensues. 1992. Child of the Dead RC 41506 by Don Coldsmith read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Running Deer, the aging matriarch of an eighteenth-century Native American tribe, mourns over the death of her husband and sees no point in living any longer. As a final act, she leaves her people and goes to care for a small girl, the lone survivor of a neighboring tribe killed off by smallpox. Both Running Deer and the child survive the disease and eventually rejoin the tribe where they make a new life together and face new challenges. 1995. A City Not Forsaken: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 3 RC 42412 by Lynn and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes After her difficult experiences in Arkansas, Cheney returns to New York with her nurse, Shiloh. Cheney plans to enter private practice with Dr. Devlin Buchanan, who is en route from London. But there is cholera on his ship, and all are quarantined. When cholera spreads into the city, Cheney must decide if she wants to treat the rich or return to helping the poor. Sequel to _Shadow of the Mountains (RC 42381)_. 1995. Coming Home RC 40840 by Rosamunde Pilcher read by Jill Ferris 8 cassettes Judith Dunbar is fourteen when her world changes dramatically. Her mother and sister are off to Ceylon where her father is stationed. Judith is to attend boarding school and spend holidays with her Aunt Louise. But at St. Ursula's, Judith meets Loveday Carey-Lewis and ends up spending her holidays with Loveday's family. It is there that Judith matures into a young woman just as World War II begins, further changing her life. Bestseller 1995. The Concert RC 41534 by Ismail Kadare read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Kadare, an exile from Albania now living in France, looks at Chinese-Albanian relations during the 1970s. His story centers around Silva Dibra and her brother Arian, who, after refusing to follow orders to surround a Communist Party committee, was dismissed from the army and has disappeared. The story culminates in a revelation made by Mao Zedong at a concert in China. 1994. A Covenant of Love: The Appomattox Saga, Book 1 RC 41579 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes During a ball at Gracefield, the Rocklins' Richmond plantation, Melanie Benton decides to marry Gideon Rocklin rather than his cousin Clay, who has always assumed Melanie loved him. Melanie's choice is a devastating blow to Clay and sends him on a path of destruction that could mean the demise of the Rocklin families. If only he can find his way back to God. Prequel to _Gate of His Enemies (RC 41580)_. 1992. Damned Strong Love: The True Story of Willi G. and Stefan K. RC 43032 by Lutz van Dijk read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette In this historical novel, Stefan K. was sixteen in 1939 when the Nazis occupied his native Poland. It was then that Stefan realized his homosexuality and began a love affair with a German soldier. The discovery of their liaison led to a brutal prison term, which Stefan barely survived. Strong language and violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Dawn of the Golden Promise: An Emerald Ballad, Volume 5 RC 41307 by B.J. Hoff read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes In Ireland, Morgan and Finola Fitzgerald's faith is tested as Finola learns of her past and Morgan faces surgery that may or may not allow him to walk. In America, Michael Burke's faith allows him to realize he cannot spend his life trying to bring Patrick Walsh to justice. And as Christmas 1850 approaches, the families come together again after many years. Sequel to _Sons of an Ancient Glory (RC 41306)_. 1994. The Death of Kings: The Children of the Lion, Volume 17 RC 38505 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The scholar remembers that he has spoken of how Saul, even without the enlightenment of other leaders, forged a single realm out of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Now he tells how David is persecuted, and how a Child of the Lion defends David and helps him lead his nation to a greatness heretofore unknown. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Departed Glory (RC 38504)_. 1994. The Deliverer: The Children of the Lion, Volume 9 RC 38497 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 4 cassettes The Teller of Tales has told of Seth's quest to become a master iron-maker and his failure to return to Egypt with the Sword of Glory, and of the new king being groomed for Egypt. Now he speaks of two men who come to Egypt--one to destroy and one to save Moses, of the testing of Egypt, and of the maturing of Moses. Sequel to _Sword of Glory (RC 38496)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1988. Departed Glory: The Children of the Lion, Volume 16 RC 38504 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The scholar recites the history of the Children of the Lion. He tells of Saul, reluctantly propelled into a kingly office, of the Philistines' attacks on the Canaanites, and of the Promised Land, now in enemy hands. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Prophets and Warriors (RC 38503)_. 1993. A Division of the Spoils RC 42083 by Paul Scott read by Patrick Horgan 5 cassettes (Reissue) Postwar India with its feudal economy, its variety of religious sects, and its nationalistic spirit is the subject of this panoramic novel. Merrick, a British police officer, symbolizes the moral decay of the British, while Kasim, a young Muslim, represents moral responsibility. Sequel to _Towers of Silence (RC 32516)_ and prequel to _Staying On (RC 12356)_. 1975. Dove and Sword: A Novel of Joan of Arc RC 43108 by Nancy Garden read by Gerry Kasarda 2 cassettes Gabrielle, who grew up with Jeannette d'Arc, tells of Jeannette's going to war to help the French recover their throne from the English. Gabrielle studied healing with her mother and is well prepared to serve as an army medic. But she is not prepared to see her friend burned at the stake. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Dream Catcher RC 41324 by Terry C. Johnston read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Ten years ago Jonah Hook returned from the Civil War to learn his wife, daughter, and two sons had been kidnapped by Jubilee Usher, a Mormon zealot. Jonah has found his children, but is still searching for his wife, Gritta. Now with his oldest son, Jeremiah, and his friend, Two Sleep, Jonah sets out on a journey and endures hostilities and hardships. Sequel to _Winter Rain (RC 40580)_. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Drums RC 41710 by James Boyd read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes (Reissue) Young Johnny Fraser longs to see the world beyond his Carolina home, but must continue his studies. Then as turmoil with King George III mounts, Johnny's father, who saw his fellow Scots slaughtered at Culloden, sends him to England as an honorable escape from the coming conflict. It is the courtly England of Johnny's dreams, but adventure leads him to join the crew of Paul Jones's marauding frigates. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1925. An Echo in the Darkness: Mark of the Lion, Volume 2 RC 42396 by Francine Rivers read by John Horton 3 cassettes Marcus, believing he saw Hadassah die in the arena of lions, has become a bitter man and is unable to forgive his sister Julia for her part in Hadassah's death. But Hadassah lives. Hiding behind a veil and now known as Rapha, she uses her faith to heal others. But can her faith sustain her as she is called upon to help the very person who sent her to her death? Sequel to _A Voice in the Wind (RC 42380)_. 1994. The Examination RC 42676 by Malcolm Bosse read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Set in China during the Ming Dynasty, this story follows two brothers on their arduous journey from Chengdu to Beijing. Older brother Chen, the gifted scholar, is on his way to take the palace examination, accompanied by Hong, his loyal and brave younger brother. Along the way, they encounter a host of obstacles--pirates, floods, famine--and each brother carries a secret message. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Exodus: The Children of the Lion, Volume 10 RC 38498 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales continues his story of how the Shepherd Kings were driven out of Egypt, and of the defeat of the Nubian army by the Egyptians, led by Moses. Now he speaks about the Red Sea, upon which hang the destinies of the Egyptians and Hebrews, and of the Children's wanderings in a new land. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Deliverer (RC 38497)_. 1989. Flaunting, Extravagant Queen RC 41812 by Jean Plaidy read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Fictional account of the life of Marie Antoinette. Wed at fifteen to the withdrawn and awkward young Dauphin, dainty Antoinette was accustomed to charming those around her, but she had no such effect on her husband, Louis XVI. A spirited nature won her criticism at court, and, though she produced an heir, rumors of her extravagance outraged an impoverished populace. Sequel to _The Road to CompiŠgne (RC 41811)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1957. Fortune's Favorites RC 37495 by Colleen McCullough read by Chuck Benson 8 cassettes This sequel to _The Grass Crown (RC 33912)_ continues the story of the rise of the Roman Empire. Sulla returns from exile, declares himself dictator, and shortly thereafter retires. Pompey, who at age twenty-two begins to call himself Magnus (the Great), jumps into politics with plans to take Sulla's place. Also coming to manhood is Julius Caesar, who sheds his priestly robes to become involved in political affairs. Some violence. 1993. Fortune's Knave: The Making of William the Conqueror RC 41463 by Mary Lide read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Fictional account of the formative years of William, the only son of Robert, duke of Normandy. Being illegitimate, William has to fight for his right to the title after his father dies in 1035 while on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Attempts on William's life take him to France and the court of Henry I, where he meets his future wife, Matilda of Flanders. Some violence. For high school and older readers. 1992. Gate of His Enemies: The Appomattox Saga, Book 2 RC 41580 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes The war has come, and Deborah Steele, a member of the northern branch of the Rocklin clan, finds herself in a precarious position. She is in love with Dent Rocklin, a Confederate soldier. Deborah has also accepted responsibility for the family of Noel Kojak, who is fighting for the North. As war rages, Deborah is torn between her loyalties to the North and to Dent Rocklin. Sequel to _A Covenant of Love (RC 41579)_. 1992. Gods and Generals RC 43292 by Jeff Shaara read by Christopher Hurt 4 cassettes Shaara depicts the onset of the Civil War right up to the Battle of Gettysburg in this prequel to his father's _The Killer Angels (RC 8688)_. The story is told primarily through the lives of Stonewall Jackson, Winfield Scott Hancock, Joshua Chamberlain, and Robert E. Lee. Describes significant battles fought at Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. Bestseller 1996. Heart of the Lonely Exile: An Emerald Ballad, Volume 2 RC 41304 by B.J. Hoff read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes Michael Burke is delighted to have longtime friend Nora Kavanagh in America. Through strong faith in God, Nora has built a good life for herself and her extended family. Michael wants to marry Nora, but she is reluctant to accept his proposal. Is she in love with Evan Whittaker, the Englishman who helped them on their journey? And what about Morgan Fitzgerald back in England? Sequel to _Song of the Silent Harp (RC 41303)_. 1991. Heart of War: Loss of Eden, Volume 2 RC 42912 by John Masters read by John Horton 5 cassettes In this sequel to _Now, God Be Thanked (RC 14560)_, it is 1916 and President Wilson has committed an isolationist America to battle in the trenches of Europe. Meanwhile, four disparate English families are beset by the turmoil of war and the sacrifices it demands. Some strong language and descriptions of sex. 1980. _Hornblower during the Crisis_ and Two Other Stories, _Hornblower's Temptation_ and _The Last Encounter_ RC 41649 by C.S. Forester read by Patrick Horgan 1 cassette (Reissue) Hornblower receives a promotion and is relieved of his command of the _Hotspur_ in this incomplete final novel in the series. When the new captain is court-martialed, Hornblower is asked to testify. Two short stories depicting Hornblower in his youth and old age are included. 1950. Into the Long Dark Night: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 6 RC 40214 by Michael Phillips read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Corrie Belle Hollister is on her way to Washington to help Lincoln win another term in office. Corrie meets Sister Janette on the train east, spends some time at her convent, and aids soldiers wounded at Gettysburg before continuing the trip to the capital. While in Washington, Corrie overhears some news that can change the course of history. Sequel to _Sea to Shining Sea (RC 40213)_. 1992. The Invaders: The Children of the Lion, Volume 13 RC 38501 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales recalls how Joshua and the Israelites conquered the Promised Land but failed to adhere to the Law of Moses. Now he tells how the Israelites became weak without a guide, how the Children of the Lion were exiled from Egypt, and how God chose a woman to do the work the men could not do. Sequel to _The Promised Land (RC 38500)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Jessie: A Novel Based on the Life of Jessie Benton Fr‚mont RC 41852 by Judy Alter read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes After her husband's death, Jessie Benton Fr‚mont begins writing about her life of involvement in nineteenth-century politics, issues, and adventures. Jessie sees her life in three stages: as the daughter of Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri; as the wife of John Charles Fr‚mont, explorer, soldier, senator, and presidential candidate; and as a historical writer and ghostwriter for her father and her husband. 1995. The Jeweled Spur: The House of Winslow, Book 16 RC 41860 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Laurie Winslow, eighteen and bored with life in the late-1800s military post at Fort Grant, Arizona, is delighted when she gets a chance to pursue her desire to write by attending college. But after a year, she must stop and earn some money. While working for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, she is reunited with an old friend, Cody Rogers, who is running from a troubled past. Sequel to _The Gallant Outlaw (RC 39753)_. 1994. Johanna: A Novel of the van Gogh Family RC 42861 by Claire Cooperstein read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Fictional diary of the sister-in-law of artist Vincent van Gogh, beginning with Johanna's marriage to brother Theo. Recounts Vincent's cutting off his own ear, the birth of Johanna and Theo's son, Vincent's suicide, Theo's decline and death, Johanna's establishment of a boarding house, and her efforts to have Vincent's work acknowledged. 1995. Jubilee RC 41543 by Margaret Walker read by Norman Fitz 4 cassettes (Reissue) The daughter of a plantation owner and his black mistress is reared to young womanhood as a servant in this story, which chronicles the triumph of a free spirit over many forms of bondage. Some violence and some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1966. Katharine, the Virgin Widow RC 42006 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes A fictional account of Katharine of Aragon, who weds Arthur, heir apparent to England. Because they are too young to consummate their marriage, Arthur's death leaves Katharine without position. Intrigue in the Spanish and English courts further complicates her fate. Who will the bold Henry, Arthur's younger brother who has admired Katharine, take as his queen? Sequel to _Uneasy Lies the Head (RC 37986)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1993. Kristin Lavransdatter: Volume 3, The Cross RC 40414 by Sigrid Undset read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes (Reissue) A historical novel set in fourteenth-century Norway, concerning Kristin's problems with her husband and children, her retirement to a convent, and the horrors of the Black Plague. Sequel to _The Mistress of Husaby (RC 40413)_. 1927. The Lady with the Hat RC 42048 by Uri Orlev read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette In 1947 Yulek, the only concentration camp survivor of his family, returns home to Poland before traveling to Israel. He learns his Aunt Malka is looking for him. Yulek's account of his journey to Israel is interwoven with Aunt Malka's report on her search for Yulek. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. Land of a Thousand Dreams: An Emerald Ballad, Volume 3 RC 41305 by B.J. Hoff read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes As promised, Morgan Fitzgerald has built a school at Nelson Hall. With him are Annie, whom he has adopted; Finola, a beautiful mute; and his companion, Sandemon. As that household makes a life in Ireland, Nora and her family face poverty, political corruption, and racial unrest in America. All will need strong faith to lead them to a better life. Sequel to _Heart of the Lonely Exile (RC 41304)_. 1992. Land of the Brave and the Free: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 7 RC 40215 by Michael Phillips read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes While serving as a Union spy in Confederate territory, Corrie Belle Hollister is shot and wounded. She is recovering in the home of Mrs. Timms, where Timms's boarder, Christopher Braxton, helps care for her. Chris and Corrie spend many hours together as Corrie recovers her memory, and both seek to learn God's mission for them. Sequel to _Into the Long Dark Night (RC 40214)_. 1993. Land of the Shadow: The Appomattox Saga, Book 4 RC 41582 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Noah Rocklin's grandson Paul Bristol, just back from studying photography in France with Monsieur Daguerre, has been asked by President Davis to take photos of Confederate soldiers. He needs an assistant and has reluctantly hired Miss Frankie Aimes because of her knowledge of photography. But Paul has no idea she is hiding a secret that could endanger both of them. Sequel to _Where Honor Dwells (RC 41581)_. 1993. Life with a Star RC 41416 by JirĄ Weil read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Set in Czechoslovakia during World War II. After the Nazis occupy Prague, bank clerk Josef Roubicek is disturbed to find his freedom restricted because he is a Jew. Then he has to wear a six-pointed yellow star pinned over his heart. Physical privations add to the insult until he begins to fear for his mind. Then he determines to preserve his imagination, which he does by learning to enter the world of an animal. Now he has no fear, no name, and no life. 1989. The Light Bearer RC 41260 by Donna Gillespie read by Mary Kane 8 cassettes Set in the regions around Rome during the reigns of emperors Claudius and Nero, this is an account of three young people whose lives are intertwined. Auriane receives an unusual prophecy and amulet at her birth and becomes a warrior seeking vengeance for her family. Marcus Julianus, a slave rescued by his father, earns respect in Rome. And Decius, a Roman soldier, teaches battle tactics to Auriane. Some violence and some description of sex. 1994. _The __Little Town Where Time Stood Still_ and _Cutting It Short_ RC 42069 by Bohumil Hrabal read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Two novellas. "Cutting It Short," told by Maryska, portrays life in a small Czechoslovakian town in the early 1930s. Francin, the town's brewery manager, is unable to control his wife Maryska's scandalous behavior, especially when Uncle Pepin comes to live with them. The second novella, told by their son, picks up eight years later as everyone in the town adjusts to the coming of communism. Strong language. 1993. _The_ _Long March_ and _In the Clap_ _Shack_ RC 41622 by William Styron read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette (Reissue) In _The Long March_, first published in 1952, unwilling soldier Lieutenant Tom Culver tells of military life and a thirty-six-mile forced march at a marine base in the Carolinas in the early 1950s. The play _In the Clap Shack_, 1973, is set in a Marine Corps urological ward in 1943. Private Wally Magruder is told he has almost incurable syphilis. Strong language and some violence. 1973. The Longest Memory RC 41393 by Fred D'Aguiar read by James DeLotel 1 cassette Set in Virginia in the early 1800s. Different generations of white landowners and black slaves present the experience of plantation life. When the master's daughter teaches Chapel, a rebellious youth, to read, he falls in love with her and attempts to run away. But the man Chapel calls father, hoping for leniency, reveals Chapel's whereabouts. And the punishment--200 strokes--kills him. Some strong language. 1994. The Loving Cup: A Novel of Cornwall, 1813-1815 RC 40687 by Winston Graham read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes (Reissue) The tenth novel in the Poldark family saga focuses on the children of Ross and Demelza. The attractive Poldarks of Cornwall are flourishing in post-Napoleonic euphoria and feeling the first stirrings of the Industrial Revolution. The second generation, raised to make free choices even when they defy convention, are involved in liaisons, romantic and otherwise. Sequel to _The Miller's Dance (RC 41904)_. 1984. Magnus RC 41548 by Sigmund Brouwer read by Michele Schaeffer 4 cassettes England, 1312. Thomas, orphaned as a child, is only fourteen when he disguises himself as a specter and rescues three people from the gallows. Taking with him a knight he has rescued, Thomas sets out to conquer the eight-hundred-year-old kingdom of Magnus. Along the way, he faces evil conspirators and uncovers ancient secrets. His only hope is a powerful weapon he has carried with him since childhood. 1995. Northwest Passage RC 41514 by Kenneth Roberts read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes (Reissue) In colonial America, an artist friend tells the story of a major who dreams of discovering an overland passage to the Pacific. Some strong language and some violence. 1936. Now Face to Face RC 41900 by Karleen Koen read by Madelyn Buzzard 5 cassettes 1721. Financially ruined by her late husband's involvement in a scandal, Barbara Devane, twenty, flees to Virginia to grow tobacco on her grandmother's plantation. Meanwhile, George I and James III battle for control of the British crown. When a more mature Barbara returns to England, she becomes caught up in the Jacobite plots. Sequel to _Through a Glass Darkly (RC 23921)_. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Out of the Whirlwind: The Appomattox Saga, Book 5 RC 41583 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Burke Rocklin has returned home to Gracefield with one thought in mind--marry an heiress. But fate intervenes and Burke becomes involved in the war, is wounded, and ends up in a Northern hospital. There he is nursed by Grace Swenson, a Quaker preacher who has come to help the wounded. Her faith and support are vital to Burke's recovery, but the future is uncertain. Sequel to _Land of the Shadow (RC 41582)_. 1994. The Passionate Enemies RC 41825 by Jean Plaidy read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes The death of his only son leaves Henry I worried about the future of the throne. His spirited daughter, Matilda, who is married to the doddering emperor of Germany, and his scheming nephew Stephen begin their plots for succession. Now enemies, their passion for power is matched by their passion for each other, which was kindled long ago. Sequel to _Lion of Justice (RC 40330)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1976. The Patriots: An American Family Portrait, Book 3 RC 41814 by Jack Cavanaugh read by John Horton 3 cassettes Esau and Jacob, twin sons of Jared and Anne Morgan, have been rivals all their lives--a situation made worse when Jacob married Esau's fianc‚e while Esau studied abroad. When the American Revolution breaks out, the brothers find themselves fighting on opposite sides. While Anne Morgan prays for her family to be reunited, the brothers face the ultimate test of their wills. Sequel to _The Colonists (RC 40320)_. 1995. The Peculiar People RC 41771 by Jan de Hartog read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes The final novel, covering the 1830s, in a trilogy on the Quakers in the United States. The struggles within the church are chronicled through the lives of Mordecai Monk, who becomes a Society of Friends evangelist, and Lydia Best, an Indiana schoolteacher who champions the rights of Indians and escaped slaves. Sequel to _Lamb's War (RC 15784)___ but can stand alone. Some descriptions of sex. 1992. People of the Earth: The First North Americans, Volume 3 RC 41690 by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes The world has become unsafe for the People of the Earth, as their tribe is repeatedly attacked by unfriendly clans. The Wolf Bundle plays an important role as White Ash and her husband, Still Water, journey toward an encounter with a Soul Flier. Sequel to _People of the Fire (RC 41114)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1992. People of the Fire: The First North Americans, Volume 2 RC 41114 by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes The descendants of the first North Americans have moved into the Rocky Mountains, where they are plagued by fire and famine. Their only hope for survival rests with the dreamer Little Dancer and with a sacred Wolf Bundle made in the time of Wolf Dreamer. Sequel to _People of the Wolf (RC 41113)_. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For high school and older readers. 1991. People of the River: The First North Americans, Volume 4 RC 41691 by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes In the 1300s, in what will become Illinois, the Mound Builders have fallen upon hard times. A drought has caused their corn crop to fail and they have no way to pay their required tribute to Chief Tharon. Their only hope lies in young priestess Nightshade. Sequel to _People of the Earth (RC 41690)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1992. People of the Sea: The First North Americans, Volume 5 RC 41692 by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Kestrel, pregnant and menaced by her husband, escapes and heads for her dead lover's people--the Otter Clan on the West Coast. She and her baby are rescued by Sunchaser, but will protecting them keep him from saving his own clan from extinction? Sequel to _People of the River (RC 41691)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1993. Pillar of Fire RC 42251 by Judith Tarr read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Nofret, a young Hittite slave girl, is brought to the court of Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten to serve as handmaiden to princess Ankhesenpaaten. Although outspoken and sharp-tongued, Nofret learns to fit in well with her new life. But Akhenaten's obsession with his one god alienates his people and causes disruptions. Nofret must flee Egypt, but she is destined to meet Akhenaten again--this time among the Hebrews, where he reappears as Moses. 1995. A Place Called Freedom RC 40692 by Ken Follett read by Steven Crossley 3 cassettes It's 1766, and the lives of Mack McAsh and his twin sister, Esther, have always been centered around the Scottish coal mines. But Mack has learned that he can be free of the coal mines now that he is twenty-one. He plans a daring escape, goes to London, and becomes part of the labor movement. But circumstances beyond his control find Mack shipped off to America and a new life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Poison RC 42249 by Kathryn Harrison read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Francisca de Luarca, daughter of a silkworm farmer, lies in prison accused of witchcraft. Above her in another cell, Maria Luisa, wife of King Carlos II, is slowly dying of poison, her punishment for having failed to become pregnant. Francisca recounts the stories of both women, presenting a portrait of life during the Spanish Inquisition. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Pomp and Circumstance RC 41758 by Fred Mustard Stewart read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes As ten-year-olds, Adam Thorne and Lizzie Desmond vow their love for each other. In 1856, at eighteen, they consummate that love. Shortly thereafter, Lizzie finds she is with child, and Adam unexpectedly becomes heir to a family secret that sends him to India. Before the two can finally be united, they will have become involved in significant historical events in England, India, and the United States. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991. Poseidon's Gold RC 41802 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Set in first-century Rome. Marcus Didius Falco is beset by problems--domestic, romantic, legal, and moral. His apartment was wrecked while he was away. His mother is being blackmailed over a debt supposedly owed by his late brother, and when the blackmailer is killed, Falco becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile his girlfriend's family is blocking their marriage, and now he may be forced to locate the father he despises for deserting his mother. 1992. Pretty Boy Floyd: A Novel RC 41848 by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Charley Floyd is a good-looking farm boy needing money to support his wife and baby boy. After his first bank robbery, he just can't help buying a fancy flivver, fine jewelry, and an expensive suit, which draw the law's attention. His good looks, common background, generous spending, and politeness to hostages make him a folk hero, despite his topping the FBI's Most Wanted list. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Pride of Lions RC 42914 by Morgan Llywelyn read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes In this sequel to _Lion of Ireland (RC 17081)_, Donough, Brian Boru's son, vies for his father's crown after the latter's death in 1014. Plotting against Donough, however, is his formidable mother, Gormlaith, who was exiled by Boru. And Donough must choose between his bride, Neassa, and Cera the druid, of whom the church staunchly disapproves. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Promised Land: The Children of the Lion, Volume 12 RC 38500 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Teller of Tales begins. He has spoken of Joshua's rise among the Children of the Lion and of his plan to invade and conquer the Promised Land. Now he tells of those invasions, of the men who created a new civilization, and of the Children of the Lion, who take their places among the great rulers of the world. Sequel to _The Sea Peoples (RC 38499)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1990. Prophets and Warriors: The Children of the Lion, Volume 15 RC 38503 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Teller of Tales once again begins. He speaks of how Theon and Talus recover the treasure of the Children of the Lion, of the new evil confronting them, and of a seafaring clan who will come forth to help them. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Trumpet and the Sword (RC 38502)_. 1992. The Queen from Provence: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 6 RC 40686 by Jean Plaidy read by John Horton 2 cassettes (Reissue) Historical novel about Eleanor of Provence, a beauty without a dowry, who nevertheless wins the heart of King Henry III of England. Precocious Eleanor soon dominates her husband and, through him, England itself. Sequel to _The Battle of the Queens (RC 38826)_. 1981. Reach to Eternity: This Land, This Time, Volume 3 RC 40849 by Dobrica Cosic read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Third volume of an epic quartet of novels about World War I. Young Serbian soldiers are basking in accolades from their commanders and foreign dignitaries following their victory over the Austrian army. But their pleasure begins to wear thin as they are repeatedly called upon to defend their territory against powerful Austro-Hungarian forces. Sequel to _A Time of Death (RC 40848)_. 1980. Refinements of Love: A Novel about Clover and Henry Adams RC 42848 by Sarah Booth Conroy read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Fictional diary of Clover Adams, wife of scholar, presidential grandson, and Washington socialite Henry Adams. Her mysterious death by poison in 1885 scandalized the capital city, and this diary based on research chronicles the events that led to her death, proffering a motive that would suggest murder. 1993. The Reindeer Hunters RC 41419 by Joan Wolf read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes As the Ice Age ends in southern France, the Kindred and Norakamo tribes along the River of Gold continue their feud. When members of each tribe are unnecessarily killed, the tribal chiefs agree to a truce to be sealed by the marriage of one's son to the other's daughter. Soon the tribes face a new enemy. Companion to _Daughter of the Red Deer (RC 37125)_. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1994. A River Town RC 41726 by Thomas Keneally read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Irishman Tim Shea came to Australia hoping to make a new life for himself. He becomes a shop owner in the town of Kempsey in the Macleay Valley, marries, and has two children. But in the summer of 1898, a sequence of events almost destroys Tim. He is greatly affected by the death of a young woman, the orphaning of a little girl, and the threat of plague. Some strong language. 1995. The Road to CompiŠgne RC 41811 by Jean Plaidy read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Louis the Well-Beloved (in process)_, Louis XV's excesses and indifference to the plight of the French people make him the subject of derision instead of adoration. To avoid contact with scornful Paris, he builds the royal road from Versailles to CompiŠgne. It becomes his road to ruin. Although he sees the mounting anger of the masses, he does nothing to avert the coming bloody revolution. Some descriptions of sex. 1959. The Road to Wellville RC 40674 by T. Coraghessan Boyle read by Conrad Feininger 4 cassettes Battle Creek, Michigan, 1907. C.W. Post and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg are becoming famous for their breakfast cereals. Post has a diner, and Kellogg has opened a spa, where he extols the value of healthy eating and exercise to cure "autointoxication"--too much meat and too much sex. Will and Eleanor Lightbody have come for the cure, but Will almost dies taking it. And Charles Ossining wants to get a piece of the cereal business. Some strong language. 1993. The Rose without a Thorn RC 42904 by Jean Plaidy read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Young Katherine Howard, though impoverished, has noble connections that lead her to the sumptuous court of Henry VIII. As Henry tires of Anne of Cleves, the pretty Katherine is chosen as his fifth queen, a deadly proposition. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Royal Road to Fotheringay RC 42082 by Jean Plaidy read by John Horton 3 cassettes A fictional account of Mary Stuart, born to be queen in a turbulent Scotland. Escaping to safety in France, she meets and marries Fran‡ois, the future king of France. Later, her love for the lustful Bothwell makes her a suspect in the murder of her second husband, Darnley. Meanwhile, Elizabeth I of England plots to wrest power from Mary. Some descriptions of sex. 1955. Runestone RC 42697 by Don Coldsmith read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes The tale of an early-eleventh-century Norse expedition that provokes an attack by Indians along the St. Lawrence River. Only two explorers survive, along with their Indian guide, nicknamed Odin. The three men brave a perilous inland trek to Odin's village, where the Norsemen confront a strange and alien civilization. Violence. 1995. The Sea Peoples: The Children of the Lion, Volume 11 RC 38499 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes Once more the Teller of Tales begins his story. He recalls the cataclysm that occurred in the Great Sea, spreading devastation across the land. Now he tells of the new cities that begin to rise, of the Promised Land now inhabited by the Sea Peoples, and of Joshua's rise among the Children of the Lion. Sequel to _The Exodus (RC 38498)_. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1989. Sea to Shining Sea: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 5 RC 40213 by Michael Phillips read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Corrie Hollister is grateful for all God has given her. Because of Corrie's success in the 1856 election and her antislavery beliefs, the California Republican Party asks Corrie to promote Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860. Corrie realizes as she campaigns that conflicts at home and across the nation may change her life forever. Sequel to _A Place in the Sun (RC 40212)_. 1992. The Seventh Scroll RC 40742 by Wilbur Smith read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Royan Al Simma and her husband, Duraid, are deciphering the "Seventh Scroll" written by Taita, a slave, more than 4,000 years earlier, when Duraid is brutally murdered. With Sir Nicholas Quentin-Harper's help, Royan continues her work and learns the location of the tomb of Pharoah Mamose. But actually finding the tomb and its treasures is a dangerous task. Sequel to _River God (RC 37819)_. Strong language and some violence. 1995. Shadow of the Mountains: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 2 RC 42381 by Lynn and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes After spending some time in Washington Territory, Cheney and Shiloh Irons, her nurse, return to New York. When she arrives, Cheney finds a letter from her old friend Sharon, who is expecting her first child, asking Cheney to come to Arkansas. It seems they have no doctor there. But Cheney finds herself facing people who are superstitious and opposed to medical science. Sequel to _The Stars for a Light (RC 41058)_. 1994. The Shield of Honor: The Wakefield Dynasty, Volume 3 RC 41526 by Gilbert Morris read by Lynn Schrichte 3 cassettes Robin Wakefield fears his son Christopher will always be in trouble. Even at thirty-one Chris is in prison again for his debts. But this time his father refuses to bail him out. Instead, Chris is offered the opportunity to sail on the _Mayflower_. It will prove to be a turning point in Chris's life. Aboard ship Chris will meet Patience Livingston, and she will teach him about faith. Sequel to _The Winds of God (RC 39802)_. 1995. Signals of Distress RC 43074 by Jim Crace read by David Palmer 2 cassettes In 1837 two ships arrive at remote Wherrytown on the English coast. One ship brings Aymer Smith with news that stands to devastate the local economy. The second is an American emigration ship run aground. The confluence of these visitors and the residents leads to conflicts over slavery, technology, religion, and culture. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Someone Special RC 42204 by Judith Saxton read by Anne Hancock 4 cassettes Three girls are born in England on the same April day in 1926. One is Nell, the daughter of Hester Coburn, who must struggle to make a life for herself and her daughter. The second is Anna, whose mother, Constance Radwell, is used to having anything she wants. And the third is Princess Elizabeth. Follows the three girls as they grow into young adults before and during World War II. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Song of the Silent Harp: An Emerald Ballad, Volume 1 RC 41303 by B.J. Hoff read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes The potato famine is devastating Ireland, and all Nora Kavanagh has left is her son Daniel and her faith in God. Her childhood friend Morgan Fitzgerald, whom she has always loved, arranges for Nora and Daniel to make their way to America. There they are helped by Michael Burke, now a New York City policeman, who loved Nora when they were children. Prequel to _Heart of the Lonely Exile (RC 41304)_. 1991. Sons of an Ancient Glory: An Emerald Ballad, Volume 4 RC 41306 by B.J. Hoff read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes The Fitzgeralds in Ireland and the Whittakers and Burkes in America have had their faith tested time and time again as each family faced more than its share of tragedy and sorrow. But there have been good times, too, as children were born and love was rekindled. Now new people are arriving who will change the families' lives forever. Sequel to _Land of a Thousand Dreams (RC 41305)_. 1993. Sound the Trumpet: The Liberty Bell, Book 1 RC 42297 by Gilbert Morris read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes When British Daniel and Lyna Bradford lose their mother, going to a workhouse seems their only option. Fortunately, they are hired by Lord Rochester to work as indentured servants for five years, and life is good. Then young Leo Rochester makes passes at Lyna, and Daniel fights with him and must leave. Both Daniel and Lyna will endure many hardships before they are reunited in America. Some violence. 1995. South to Destiny: This Land, This Time, Volume 4 RC 40850 by Dobrica Cosic read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Conclusion of the epic quartet set in Serbia during World War I. As the battle drags on, the Serbian soldiers are once again almost surrounded by enemy forces. This time, without Allied assistance and joined by refugees, they stage a mass exodus southward across the mountains toward the Albanian coast. Retreat costs thousands of lives, and those who survive are content just to be alive. Sequel to _Reach to Eternity (RC 40849)_. 1981. The Stranger from the Sea: A Novel of Cornwall, 1810-1811 RC 40684 by Winston Graham read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Eighth novel in the Poldark family saga. War with France and the mental instability of King George III require Ross Poldark's presence in London. During his absence from Cornwall, the lives of his children, Jeremy and Clowance, are profoundly changed by the arrival of a handsome castaway. Prequel to _The Miller's Dance (RC 41904)_. 1981. Taiko: An Epic Novel of War and Glory in Feudal Japan RC 41434 by Eiji Yoshikawa read by Gordon Gould 9 cassettes Set in the final years of sixteenth-century Japan, a time when the shogun is weak, the country is in chaos, and samurai warriors vie for control. Three men stand out: Nobunaga, who terrifies everyone and gains control of one province after another; Ieyasu, cunning and clever; and Hideyoshi, who works his way through the ranks to become the country's supreme ruler under the emperor. Violence. 1992. A Time of Death: This Land, This Time, Volume 2 RC 40848 by Dobrica Cosic read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes First published in Yugoslavia in 1972. This sequel to _Into the Battle (RC 40847)_ provides an introduction to the tensions that led to the outbreak of war in 1914 between Serbia and Austria-Hungary. Now the Serbian forces, made up of peasants and drafted students, mount a major attack against the formidable Austrian army, and the young soldiers celebrate their victory. Some strong language. 1978. The Trial of Elizabeth Cree: A Novel of the Limehouse Murders RC 42987 by Peter Ackroyd read by George Holmes 2 cassettes In a squalid London neighborhood in 1880, brutal murders are suspected by some to be the work of a mythical "golem." But John Cree's diary reveals otherwise after his wife, Elizabeth, is executed for his murder. Karl Marx and other thinkers of the period become involved in the case. Violence. 1994. The Trumpet and the Sword: The Children of the Lion, Volume 14 RC 38502 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes The Teller of Tales continues the story of the Children of the Lion. He tells of the god-man Dionysus rising from the ruins of Greece and of a Babylonian woman who can coax winged creatures to obey her commands. Sequel to the _The Invaders (RC 38501)_. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991. The Twilight of Courage RC 41441 by Bodie and Brock Thoene read by Ken Kliban 6 cassettes The authors provide a fictional chronicle of World War II from the Nazi occupation of Warsaw to the evacuation of the Allied troops from Dunkirk. Told from the point of view of two American journalists, an American pilot with the Royal Air Force, a German officer, and a French soldier as they come to terms morally and spiritually with the war, the story recounts heroic deeds, the rescue of babies, and couples falling in love. 1994. Under the Domim Tree RC 42926 by Gila Almagor read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Autobiographical novel about young girls growing up in a youth village in Israel. Most of the children were orphaned in the Holocaust in Europe. Now teenagers, they wrestle with their own identities and coming adulthood. Aviya, a Sabra, seeks answers about her father's death. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Unplowed Sky RC 42167 by Jeanne Williams read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes In 1924 Kansas, nineteen-year-old Hallie Meredith becomes guardian of her five-year-old half brother, Jack. To support him, Hallie takes a job as a cook for a threshing company. Company owner Garth MacCleod's wife had long ago left him and their adolescent daughter, Meg. While learning her new job, Hallie tries to overcome Garth and Meg's suspicion of women. 1994. A Voice in the Wind: Mark of the Lion, Volume 1 RC 42380 by Francine Rivers read by John Horton 4 cassettes Having survived the sacking of Jerusalem and the brutal voyage to Rome, Hadassah is sold into slavery as the servant of Julia, a girl about her age. Hadassah finds herself attracted to Julia's brother, Marcus, although she knows any kind of relationship is forbidden. But in time, Hadassah will call upon her faith to save the family and the man she has grown to love. Prequel to _An Echo in the Darkness (RC 42396)_. 1993. When Christ and His Saints Slept RC 42212 by Sharon Kay Penman read by George Holmes 7 cassettes Fictionalized account of the twelfth-century struggle for the English crown between Maude, daughter of Henry I, and her cousin Stephen. They lead their supporters into a contest that will last twenty years and wreak havoc throughout the kingdom, as they battle for control castle by castle and town by town. 1995. Where Honor Dwells: The Appomattox Saga, Book 3 RC 41581 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes As the wedding of Dent Rocklin to Raimey Reed approaches, Vince Franklin, stepson of Amy Rocklin Franklin, returns home to claim his inheritance. Events conspire against Vince, and he is soon on the run. When Vince meets Jake, a riverboat gambler who could pass for his twin, his hopes begin to soar. But each must deal with Vince's half sister Rachel and her faith in God. Sequel to _Gate of His Enemies (RC 41580)_. 1993. Whispering RC 41728 by Jane Aiken Hodge read by Corrie James 2 cassettes When her father found her in "a compromising position," Caterina Gomez, half English, was sent to a Catholic school in England. Now, at her father's request, Caterina is escorted back to Portugal by her cousin Jeremy Craddock, who is seeking a cure for his fainting spells, and by her good friend, Harriet Brown. Napoleon's troops are gone, and at first Caterina is delighted to be home. But she is not pleased when she learns of her father's plans. 1995. Who Brings Forth the Wind: Kensington Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 43099 by Lori Wick read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Having grown up in the country, Stacy Daniels is hesitant to go to London. But at her family's urging, Stacy goes and is quickly caught up in the social season of 1853. A chance meeting with Lord Tanner Richardson soon brings happiness and then turmoil into her life. Sequel to _Wings of the Morning (RC 39528)_. 1994. The Year the Horses Came: Earthsong Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 42879 by Mary Mackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes In prehistoric Brittany, the earth goddess reigns over a people who honor women and the life-giving force. Young Marrah is shocked when Stavan, a stranger from an approaching tribe, tells of his warlike culture. They journey to warn others of invaders on horseback. Prequel to _The Horses at the Gate (RC 42880)_. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Yukon Queen: The House of Winslow, Book 17 RC 42190 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Following a family reunion in Virginia, Cassidy Winslow decides to travel to New York and make his fortune rather than return to Wyoming. But a bad experience sends Cassidy packing, and he ends up in Seattle where, having become ill, he is nursed back to health by Fletcher Stevens. The elderly Stevens dies after getting Cassidy to promise to care for Stevens's daughter. Sequel to _The Jeweled Spur (RC 41860)_. 1995. Human Relationships All Our Yesterdays RC 40288 by Robert B. Parker read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Boston lawyer Chris Sheridan and Grace Winslow love each other, but past events threaten to destroy their families and separate them. In hopes of reestablishing their love for each other, Chris spends six months in Dublin trying to understand the circumstances that led to his grandfather's betrayal and flight to freedom, followed by rape, murder, and blackmail in the next generation. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Another You RC 42275 by Ann Beattie read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Novel about the many sides of the marriage of professor Marshall Lockard and his wife, real estate broker Sonja. Both have predictable midlife-crisis affairs, but circumstances around them explode into more serious trouble. By the author of _Picturing Will (RC 30750)_. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1995. Belonging RC 41610 by Nancy Thayer read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes At forty, Joanna Jones hosts a cable television show called _Fabulous Homes_. Ironically, Joanna has never had a true home herself and now lives in a sparsely furnished apartment. When her affair with her married producer results in pregnancy, Joanna reevaluates her life and buys her first home: a 150-year-old house on Nantucket. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Blue Rodeo RC 41775 by Jo-Ann Mapson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Forty-year-old Margaret Yearwood moves to Blue Dog, New Mexico, to establish residency for her sullen teenage son, Peter. Having just lost his hearing from meningitis, Peter is attending a school for deaf children and having nothing to do with his mother. Margaret finds solace in painting and her fifty-two-year-old, slow-talking neighbor Owen Garrett, a recovering alcoholic with his own bad memories. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Changing Seasons: 1954-1980 RC 42602 by Betty Palmer Nelson read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Evelyn Lanier met Ward Knight in high school and married him after college. As the years go by, the children arrive, Evelyn becomes restless, and the marriage breaks up. Only then does she begin to realize she must rely on the strength of previous generations of women in her family. Sequel to _Uncertain April (RC 39428)_. Some strong language. 1996. Children of the World RC 42009 by Martha Stephens read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Widowed Margaret Barker has long worked for a Georgia juvenile court. As she worries over the cases before the judge, Margaret thinks back to her own troubled childhood and marriage. Her mother was slow and her three siblings retarded. When Margaret's father left them for another woman, Margaret's grandmother took in only her. Later Margaret managed to create a safe home for her own children despite her abusive husband. Some strong language. 1994. Cleo RC 42201 by Jean Brody read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Fictional memoir of a spirited country girl. In 1927, Cleo, fifteen, leaves her home in Robina, Oklahoma, because of a line in a book: "I craved to go beyond the garden gate, to follow the road that passed it by, and to set out for the unknown." Cleo tells all about her first job as a trumpet player, her first marriage with its tragic ending, a second marriage, and the many odd jobs she took in order to survive. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. Coconuts for the Saint RC 41138 by Debra Spark read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Sandrofo Cordero Lucero, whose wife died when their triplets were born, took his daughters to Puerto Rico and reopened a bakery he inherited through his wife. Now the girls are fifteen, and Sandrofo plans to marry Maria Elena, with whom he fell in love when she fainted on his doorstep. Maria Elena's efforts to learn about Sandrofo's past uncover years of deception, but also make the four women realize they need each other. 1994. Come and Go, Molly Snow RC 41541 by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Fiddle player Carrie Mullins is staying on a Kentucky farm with two older women while she grieves over the accidental death of her little girl, Molly Snow. She blames her long-time obsession with Cap Dunlap, the leader of her bluegrass band, for the death because she was daydreaming about him instead of watching Molly. Now Cap wants to know when Carrie will be recovered enough to join him in a record deal. Some strong language. 1995. The Deep End of the Ocean RC 42874 by Jacquelyn Mitchard read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes While on a trip to Chicago with her three young children, a woman briefly turns away from her three-year-old son in a hotel lobby. The child vanishes, leaving his family anguished and splintered. Nine years later, some hope is rekindled when a familiar-looking boy shows up at their house. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Deliver Us from Evie RC 41156 by M.E. Kerr read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Evie Burrman, eighteen, is clever, sensitive, independent, and very competent at farming. She is handsome while her mother is pretty. Evie's mother is always trying to make her dress more like a lady, but Evie prefers jeans and sweatshirts. Her brother Parr narrates this tale of Evie and her fondness for Patsy Duffy, the town banker's daughter, and the effect it has on several families. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Face of an Angel RC 41974 by Denise Chavez read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Soveida Dosamantes, a waitress at El Farol restaurant in the small New Mexico town of Agua Oscura, has learned from her mother the Mexican tradition of servitude to husbands and to God. A divorc‚e and widow, she has also learned to survive with humor and to treasure what life offers, including family and a slightly crazy community. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Family Story RC 41378 by Alison Scott Skelton read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Fifty-year-old Annie Levine is shocked to realize that the beggar she sees briefly in the New York subway is her brother, Eric. Eric has spent years looking for his daughter, Molly, who was kidnapped as a child and is presumed dead by everyone but him. Annie; her sister, Joanna; Annie's husband, Martin; and his two siblings--who all grew up together--gather to look for Eric in their old haunts. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Fault Lines RC 41783 by Anne Rivers Siddons read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes While her husband, Pom, runs his Atlanta medical clinic, Merritt Fowler looks after her mother-in-law (Mommee), who has Alzheimer's disease. Their anorexic daughter, Glynn, upset with Mommee's malicious ways and lack of attention from Pom, flees to Hollywood to stay with Merritt's immature actress sister. When Merritt follows, the three females set off on a road trip. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Flight #116 Is Down RC 39946 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Because most residents of remote Nearing River work in New York, there are few adults around during the day. So seventeen-year-old Patrick is trained as an emergency medical technician. But he doesn't get to use his lifesaving skills, and boredom prevails for him and other teens, including Heidi, a lonely rich girl. Then one Saturday evening, everything changes when Flight #116 crashes on Heidi's estate. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Home Fires RC 42782 by Luanne Rice read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes After the death of her small daughter and the discovery of her husband's infidelity, Anne Davis returns to her family home on a New England island. When the house catches fire, Anne is rescued by a fireman who understands completely the pain she's experiencing. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Horse Whisperer RC 41402 by Nicholas Evans read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Thirteen-year-old Grace Maclean loses her leg when she and her horse, Pilgrim, are struck by a truck. Pilgrim is also injured--mentally and physically. Grace's mother, magazine editor Annie Graves, learns of a horse whisperer--Tom Booker--who might be able to restore Pilgrim. In hopes that he will also help Grace, Annie takes both of them to his ranch in Montana. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. House Rules RC 42103 by Heather Lewis read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes When fifteen-year-old Lee is kicked out of boarding school, she takes up with Tory, another horsewoman. Tory offers drugs, rough sexual treatment like Lee had received from her father, and an introduction to a third woman who uses drugs and sex in a heightened cruelty toward Lee. Can Lee find her way out of this destructive life on the horse-show circuit? Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. How I Changed My Life RC 43121 by Todd Strasser read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette In alternating chapters, high school students Bo and Kyle discuss a period of change in their lives. At loose ends after a knee injury, former football captain Kyle tries out for the school play. This displeases his girlfriend, Chloe, but delights Bo, the stage manager, who develops a crush on Kyle. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. How Stella Got Her Groove Back RC 42803 by Terry McMillan read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Forty-two-year-old Stella Payne, a successful, divorced black woman, decides on impulse to go to Jamaica while her son is visiting his father. Not expecting romance, Stella is shocked to be wooed by a twenty-year-old Jamaican student and even more surprised to find herself falling in love. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Iceman RC 39830 by Chris Lynch read by John Lescault 1 cassette Eric plays rough, even by the standards that measure hockey. He takes his frustrations out on the rink, where his teammates tend to avoid him, and finds a companion at the funeral home. Still in his early teens, Eric is confused by his troubled family until a shocking incident forces him to come to terms with his angry feelings. Violence and strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. In a Glass House RC 42929 by Nino Ricci read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes In this sequel to _The Book of Saints (RC 33390)_, Victor comes from Italy to live with his father and illegitimate sister in Canada. Victor's father hates the girl, and Victor becomes her protector. Amid family tensions, Victor struggles between the ways of the Old World and the New. Strong language. 1993. The Invisible Circus RC 41686 by Jennifer Egan read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes In 1978, Phoebe O'Connor postpones her plans to attend Berkeley to retrace the trip through Europe that her older sister, Faith, was taking at the time she died eight years ago. Popular Faith was the favorite of their late father, and Phoebe can't believe that her death was intentional. Phoebe, who now looks very much like Faith did, learns the truth from Faith's boyfriend, who is still living in Munich. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Isabel's Bed RC 42122 by Elinor Lipman read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Harriet Mahoney, forty-two, is an aspiring novelist whose live-in lover of twelve years has just announced that he is marrying someone else. Answering an ad in the _New York Review of Books_, Harriet accepts a job to move to the Cape Cod retreat of Isabel Krug and ghost-write her story. Isabel is famous because the wife of her millionaire lover shot and killed him while he was in bed with Isabel. Strong language and some violence. 1995. Let 'Em Eat Cake RC 41183 by Susan Jedren read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Anna has two young sons and a car mechanic husband, Tom. Then she learns that Tom has been kicked out of night school and is unhappy with their marriage. To make ends meet, Anna, newly single and unskilled, takes a job delivering for HomeMade Cakes. She meets opposition from male coworkers, encounters harassment on her route, and endures bad relationships, but manages to rise above it all. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Like Sisters on the Homefront RC 43031 by Rita Williams-Garcia read by Melissa Maxwell 1 cassette At fourteen, Gayle is pregnant for the second time in Jamaica, New York. Her mother takes her for an abortion and then sends Gayle and her young son to stay with the family of Gayle's minister uncle in Georgia. Whining and missing her homegirls, Gayle is disgusted by her straitlaced relatives including her cousin Cookie. But by summer's end, Gayle's whole world has been turned upside down. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Loving Edith RC 41375 by Mary Tannen read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Twenty-one years ago Lucille Arslanian left her job with _Ubu_ magazine to have a baby in upstate New York. Lucille, now a struggling artist known as Lulu, learns that Edith, the daughter she gave up for adoption, is a summer intern at _Ubu_. Keeping her own identity a secret, Lulu tries to befriend Edith. Meanwhile _Ubu_'s editor falls in love with Edith, not realizing she's his child. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Matron of Honor RC 39919 by Sallie Bingham read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Kentucky in the 1970s. Apple Mason has known Billy Long most of her life. He works at her father's hardware store, he taught her how to ride, and, most importantly, he is to marry her tomorrow. But this morning, her sister Cory arrived from New York, having left her husband. As the day unfolds, the lives of these three people and the forces that brought them to this moment are revealed. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Paper Doll RC 42358 by Elizabeth Feuer read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Leslie, who lost her legs in a car accident twelve years ago, is now a high school senior and gifted violinist planning to apply to Juilliard, much to her father's delight. Leslie is bothered by her father's anger at her brother's decision to drop out of college, and his displeasure when she finds a first boyfriend in Jeff, who has cerebral palsy. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. The Penny Wedding RC 42235 by Jessica Stirling read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Glasgow, 1930s. When her mother dies, Alison Burnside suddenly finds herself having to choose between her goals and her family. She wants to continue her education, but times are hard; and Grandmother Gilfillan insists Alison do her duty, leave school, and care for her father and adult brothers. But Alison refuses to quit and does well under the tutelage of Jim Abbott. Medical school and a wedding may even be in her future. 1994. Plain Jane RC 41970 by Eve Horowitz read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Jane Singer wonders about her family and why it is that she wants to be close to them when she knows what would be best for her. Why, for instance, is her wild sister, Caroline, about to marry an Orthodox Jew? And why is her little brother, Willy, a habitual liar? But then, why is she working at a job that is beneath her abilities, and why is she engaged to a man she doesn't love? Will this nice Jewish girl find answers? Some strong language. 1992. Reckless Driver RC 42862 by Lisa Vice read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Through a series of vignettes, Lana Franklin looks at her life, from age six to eleven, growing up in 1960s rural Indiana with an older sister. Her father's mental illness affects the entire family, and her mother is self-absorbed. Strong language. 1995. Robin's Diary RC 41586 by Judith Pinsker read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes High school student Robin Scorpio and her boyfriend, Stone Cates, are characters from a _General Hospital_ soap opera story by Claire Labine. Robin's diary covers the two years during which the couple meet and fall in love, despite the disapproval of Robin's guardian. When Stone is diagnosed with AIDS, Robin takes care of him, not knowing if she too will become HIV positive. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Rule of the Bone RC 42091 by Russell Banks read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes The summer Chappie becomes fourteen is a turning point in his life, but not a good one. He is heavy into weed and doesn't have money to buy it, so he steals from his mother and stepfather. Chappie moves in with some bikers, gets a crossed-bone tattoo, and adopts the name Bone. Eventually Bone meets I-Man, a Jamaican migrant farmworker who has a dramatic effect on his life. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 1995. Sabbath's Theater RC 42376 by Philip Roth read by Richard Davidson 4 cassettes Sixty-four-year-old Mickey Sabbath is a former puppeteer known for his rather lewd performances, which were perhaps his way of masking the suffering he endured after the disappearance of his first wife and the deaths of his mother and older brother. Now the cancer death of his long-time mistress, Drenka Balich, has undone him further, and Mickey is on a journey toward suicide. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Second Son RC 41362 by Stephen Stark read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Lonesome after the long-ago suicide of his wife and the more recent death of his oldest son, Addie is thrilled when his second son, Jack, comes home to work with him. But Jack, restless and uncomfortable with the past, soon leaves town. The relationship between them is put on hold until both men enter unlikely love affairs that restore their need for each other. Explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1992. A Southern Exposure RC 41886 by Alice Adams read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes To renew their lives after the Stock Market crash and the depression, the Baird family hopes they can find refuge from a stale Connecticut existence by moving to a small southern town. The South seems to offer a simpler, somewhat "exotic" life. In reality, their new community is much more complex and rich and perhaps truly offers the Bairds a new start, but a different one from what they expected. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes RC 40522 by Chris Crutcher read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Eric Calhoune is a chunky swimmer on his high school team. His best friend is Sarah Byrnes, who is severely scarred from childhood burns. When Sarah is hospitalized after going into a trance-like state in class, Eric tries to draw her out, while reminiscing about how they banded together against the cruelty of other students and how he panicked that he'd lose her when he started losing weight. Strong language. For high school and older readers. 1993. Stir-Fry RC 41524 by Emma Donoghue read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Maria, seventeen, has arrived in Dublin to attend college. She is fortunate to find an ad on the school notice board for a flat where she will be able to have her own room. So she moves in with Ruth and Jael, both in their twenties. Maria is naive and doesn't immediately realize that her flatmates are lesbians. As the year progresses, Maria begins to discover her own identity and in the end must choose between Ruth and Jael. Some strong language. 1994. Straitjacket and Tie RC 42956 by Eugene Stein read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Philip Rosenbaum has just finished his freshman year at college when he has a psychotic breakdown. Philip's brother Bert, sixteen, has doubts about his sexual orientation. Later when Bert gets a job and moves to Manhattan, he finds himself attracted to both a female and a male coworker, and then he is visited by aliens. Bert begins to wonder if he too is becoming psychotic. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Third and Indiana RC 41447 by Steve Lopez read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes At night Ofelia rides her bicycle around the streets of Philadelphia looking for her fourteen-year-old son, Gabriel, who has moved up from decoy to lookout and now dealer in the drug world. Gabriel hasn't come home because he owes Diablo money that he doesn't have. Meanwhile, Gabriel hangs out with Eddie, a kindly jazz player who lives in the area the police call the Badlands and has his own problems. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1994. A Time to Dance RC 41765 by Walter Sullivan read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes When he finds his wife, Bunnie, unconscious on the floor, eighty-nine-year-old Max is not sure what to do, so he falls asleep. By the time Bunnie has her second stroke, her great-nephew Julien has moved in. The problems Bunnie and Max face in their old age are interspersed among their fuzzy memories of infidelities and amid scenes from Julien's new romance with Bunnie's hospital nurse, Shannon. Some strong language. 1995. Together Alone RC 42812 by Barbara Delinsky read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes As September approaches in a small northeastern town, three women send their last children away to college and begin plans for their future. Kay's husband is more amorous than ever; Celeste, who is divorced, advertises for romance, adventure, and sex; and Emily, whose husband travels, wonders how to fill her empty days. Then Brian, a widower with a young child, rents a room from Emily. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Trinity Fields RC 41527 by Bradford Morrow read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes Kip Calder and Brice McCarthy are soul twins, born the same day in 1944 at Los Alamos, New Mexico--a town that was not supposed to exist. The bond between them grows as they feel a need to atone for their fathers' sin (working on the atomic bomb) and go to eat holy dirt at the chapel of Chimay˘. The Vietnam War separates them, and they have much to sort out when they meet again years later. Some strong language. 1995. What a Piece of Work I Am (A Confabulation) RC 41170 by Eric Kraft read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Peter Leroy, narrator of Kraft's earlier novel, _Where Do You Stop? (RC 36897)_, tells the story of the imaginary sister of his imaginary childhood friend. Ariane helps Peter's grandfather with his dying wife and tries to understand the couple's devotion. Later, Ariane turns herself into a performance piece for paying audiences and eventually for herself. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. When She Hollers RC 42030 by Cynthia Voigt read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette One morning Tish warns her stepfather, Tonnie, that she is carrying a knife at all times. Her mother ignores the conversation. As Tish walks to school with the knife tucked in her boot, she thinks about Miranda, the classmate who hanged herself last week. Tish knows she and Miranda shared the same problem, but Tish doesn't want to die. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1994. The Year of the Virgins RC 39942 by Catherine Cookson read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes England in the 1960s. Winifred and Daniel Coulson's thirty-one-year marriage is falling apart. But the outside world has no idea. After all, they are wealthy Catholics from the best part of town, and it just wouldn't do for others to know. Winifred is overly possessive of their youngest son, and on the day of his wedding an accident occurs that rocks the family completely and hastens its disintegration. 1993. Humor Animal Planet RC 42598 by Scott Bradfield read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes A dark and incisive satire on corporate America and popular culture. Charlie the Crow roams the globe inciting an animal revolt against human domination. Though Charlie's own rebellion is quashed, it sets off a wildlife uprising that is soon exploited by opportunistic human marketers. Strong language. 1995. Bible Stories for Adults RC 42572 by James Morrow read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Twelve witty and sardonic tales based on stories from legend, history, and the Bible. One such tale revises the biblical story of the deluge to have Noah rescue a prostitute who proceeds to revive the evils that God intended to destroy. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. The Evolution Man; or, How I Ate My Father RC 42302 by Roy Lewis read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Although his brother Vanya still believes trees are the safest place to live, Edward and his family have come down from the trees to live in the caves. Edward, a scientist, discovers a way to bring fire from the volcanoes into the caves and then invents flint to start his own fires. He even has ideas for a row of semi-detached caves. 1960. A Farce to Be Reckoned With RC 42185 by Roger Zelazny and Robert Sheckley read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes This comic fantasy features the fox-faced demon Azzie Elbub, who hits on the idea of bringing humanity to Evil by staging an "immorality play" with all of Renaissance Europe as the backdrop. But the meddlesome Archangel Michael, that insufferable agent for Good, arrives on the scene and threatens to close down the play before it ever opens. Sequel to _If at Faust You Don't Succeed (RC 38195)_. 1995. Hey, Cowboy, Wanna Get Lucky? RC 42742 by Baxter Black read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Two wild cowboys on the rodeo circuit, Cody and Lick, might be far from making the National Finals, but they are champions at living the cowboy life. Writing with humor and earthiness, the author, a cowboy poet and large-animal veterinarian, promises "sex, violence, intrigue, and the occasional philosophical observation," in this, his first novel. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Obnoxious Jerks RC 41333 by Stephen Manes read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Frank Wess is new at Ullman Griswold Memorial High (UGH to the kids) and he feels somewhat like a misfit. But then he is invited to join the Obnoxious Jerks, a group of boys of supposedly superior intelligence who are known for their wacky ways of protesting school rules. It is Frank who comes up with one of their wildest ideas: wearing skirts to school to protest the "no shorts" mandate. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1988. Penrod and Sam RC 43040 by Booth Tarkington read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Penrod and his buddy Sam get involved in numerous childhood pranks. In the best of military traditions, they take "bonded pris'ners" in their battles. Penrod has a special tonic he sells at his "drug store." They refuse to dance with the girls at Amy Rennsdale's birthday party. And they buy a "stolen" horn. For high school and older readers. 1916. She Flew the Coop: A Novel Concerning Life, Death, Sex, and Recipes in Limoges, Louisiana RC 42277 by Michael Lee West read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Irreverent satire on small-town life with recipes for southern dishes thrown in. In 1952, Olive Nepper, sixteen, turns against Jesus and takes poison; she is pregnant by her minister. She lies in a coma while the eccentric town residents carry on their lives--working, attending church, gardening, cooking, and gossiping. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Sportsman's Paradise RC 42279 by Nancy Lemann read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes By the bay at Orient Point on Long Island, Southern exiles congregate for weekends of sun, drink, charm, and good times. Storey Collier, a glamour girl from Louisiana, heads the cast of eccentric but lovable characters as she tends to her cousin's small children. For all the quirks of the crowd, they remain gallant, genteel, and honorable. Some descriptions of sex. 1992. Literature All the Days and Nights: The Collected Stories of William Maxwell RC 40333 by William Maxwell read by Don Feldheim 4 cassettes Short stories and improvisations, most previously published over six decades. The author draws on childhood experiences in Lincoln, Illinois; travels to France; and life in Manhattan, where he was an editor at the _New Yorker_ for forty years. In the title piece, a brief improvisation composed for his wife's birthday, Maxwell presents a man wondering where his life has gone. 1994. Big Sur RC 42404 by Jack Kerouac read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Final volume of Kerouac's Duluoz Legend, which began with _On the Road (RC 31675)_. Middle-aged Jack Duluoz has returned to the West Coast by train, which he can afford after the success of his novel. He has achieved cult status but feels distanced from his teenage followers. He and old friends hang out in a Big Sur cabin, writing, drinking, and watching their lives fall apart. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1962. Children of the Alley RC 42356 by Naguib Mahfouz read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Originally written in 1959. The Nobel Prize-winning author spins a tale of the descendants of Gabalawi, a wealthy and powerful man. Outcasts of the family settle around the walls of the estate to form an "alley," which becomes the birthplace of Egypt. Outwardly, the story depicts the residents' struggles, weaknesses, successes, and failures. At a second level of meaning, it is an allegory of the spiritual history of humankind. Violence and some strong language. 1996. The First Man RC 41720 by Albert Camus read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes In this fictionalized autobiographical work, withheld from publication for more than thirty years, Camus offers an impressionistic portrait of his childhood in Algeria and vivid characterizations of family members and friends. In the introduction Camus's daughter, Catherine, explains why the family delayed publication of the fragmented draft manuscript at the time of Camus's death in 1960. 1995. Horace RC 42526 by George Sand read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Set in 1832 Paris during the time of the student rebellion, this story, written in the 1840s, was so scandalous that Sand's editor refused to publish it. The story involves Horace, a young law student up from the provinces, who is amazed at the opportunities Paris offers him; Marthe, a barmaid with whom Horace falls in love, yet almost ruins when he gets her pregnant; and the narrator, a medical student who befriends Horace. 1995. Humboldt's Gift RC 41046 by Saul Bellow read by Richard Davidson 4 cassettes (Reissue) Novel about what American writers are really like. Bellow explores the relationship between a poet, Von Humboldt Fleisher, who enjoyed a brief glimpse of fame, and a young friend, Charlie Citrine, a playwright and biographer whose star is rising. Strong language. The author is a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Bestseller 1975. The Moor's Last Sigh RC 41916 by Salman Rushdie read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes As he sits in prison, Moraes "Moor" Zogoiby tells the story of his lineage in great detail--for the longer his tale lasts, the longer he will live. Moor recounts the rise and fall of his spice-merchant family, descendants of Vasco da Gama. He describes their disagreements and thwarted loves, and his happy childhood that ended in an exile decreed by his mother. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1995. My Home Is Far Away RC 42319 by Dawn Powell read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Autobiographical novel set in the Midwest in the early twentieth century. Marcia Willard, the second of three daughters, is not as pretty as the older Lena, and her exceptional memory and intelligence win her no friends. Under the thumb of their petty stepmother, the satiric Marcia becomes a keen observer of life in mid-America. Foreword by Tim Page about the author's life accompanies the original 1944 novel. 1995. The Night Trilogy: _Night_, _Dawn_, _The Accident_ RC 42074 by Elie Wiesel read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes (Reissue) "Night" is the story of a Jewish boy who is deported with his family and community from Hungary to the horrors of the infamous Auschwitz. In "Dawn," Elisha, the sole survivor of his family, becomes a Jewish terrorist in Palestine and is ordered to execute an Englishman. In "The Accident," a concentration camp survivor tries to rebuild his life in New York City. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1975. Nip the Buds, Shoot the Kids RC 42364 by Kenzaburo Oe read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette In wartime Japan, fifteen reformatory boys are moved from village to village. The scorn and cruelty of ignorant and base peasants along the way add to the mistreatment of the boys. After being exposed to the plague, they are forced into isolation in a deserted village. The author of this angry and poetic first novel first published in 1958 later won the 1994 Nobel Prize for Literature. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Party at Jack's RC 42780 by Thomas Wolfe read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Written in 1937. Wealthy stockbroker Fritz Jack and his Broadway-designer wife host a party for "the arty crowd" in their Park Avenue penthouse. When a fire breaks out, characters of disparate social levels are brought together, contrasting the worlds of the privileged and the depression have-nots. 1995. Prague: A Traveler's Literary Companion RC 42219 edited by Paul Wilson read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Twenty-two short stories set in Prague and written in the late 1800s and the 1900s, with a prologue and an epilogue about the city. In "The First Vision," a man tries, through alchemy, to make gold for Emperor Rudolph but succeeds only in creating silver. In "The Sword of St. Wenceslas," a legendary sword is hidden among the children when the Germans invade. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Rite of Passage RC 41640 by Richard Wright read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Posthumous novella. Johnny Gibbs is feeling good about his report card and a chance to go to the movies when he is presented with the shocking news that he's a foster child and has to move to a new home. Instead, Johnny takes to the streets, embarking on a crime spree to relieve his rage. But Johnny's search for identity turns into a struggle with alienation, poverty, racism, and power. Violence and strong language. For high school and older readers. 1994. The Robber Bridegroom RC 39826 by Eudora Welty read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Legendary characters inhabit this romantic novel about frontier days in Mississippi. The beautiful but untruthful daughter of a wealthy planter and his spiteful, ugly second wife are stolen by an unscrupulous man in a tale that is a mixture of fantasy, ghost story, fairy tale, and morality lesson. 1942. The Stories of Vladimir Nabokov RC 42397 by Vladimir Nabokov read by Gordon Gould 6 cassettes Sixty-five short stories taken from four earlier collections and including thirteen first-time English translations by Nabokov's son, Dmitri. These stories, arranged chronologically, were written from the early 1920s to the mid-1950s, when Nabokov abandoned the short story form for the novel. Known for employing psychological and linguistic twists, he explores such themes as loss, illusion, and bizarre aspects of human nature. 1995. Visions of Gerard RC 42382 by Jack Kerouac read by Ed Blake 1 cassette This first segment of Kerouac's fictionalized autobiography memorializes Gerard, his saintly, sickly older brother. The pale and delicate Gerard is very kind and cares for all creatures around him. His illness and death raise questions about immortality and spirituality within the context of the author's Buddhist explorations and the French Canadian family's Catholicism. Some strong language. 1958. Mystery and Detective Absolute Power RC 41882 by David Baldacci read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes At sixty-six, with several jail terms behind him, Luther Whitney has decided this will be his last robbery. Everything goes according to plan--until Christine Sullivan comes home unexpectedly. Luther quickly hides in the walk-in safe and discovers it contains a one-way window. Soon Luther finds himself witnessing a brutal murder involving the president of the United States. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Accounting for Murder: A John Putnam Thatcher Mystery RC 42632 by Emma Lathen read by Andy Chappell 1 cassette At first, Senior Vice President John Putnam Thatcher is acting only to protect the Sloan Guaranty Trust interests in the National Calculating Company (NCC). But when a renowned auditor reviewing the NCC books is murdered, Thatcher launches into an investigation of the sinister business. 1964. Act of Betrayal RC 42359 by Edna Buchanan read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes As Miami police reporter Britt Montero investigates the disappearances of eerily similar boys, she is told to interview Reyes, a man who hopes to become the first president of free Cuba. Confused that Reyes insisted on her for the interview, Montero is shocked to learn he knew her father, who was executed in Cuba when Montero was three. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley RC 40642 by M.C. Beaton read by Carmella Ross 1 cassette After _Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener (RC 40641)_, Agatha spent six months doing PR work in London and is relieved to return to her Carsley retirement. She and her enticing neighbor James Lacey join a walking club to investigate the murder of a militant rambler. The death may be related to the walkers' insistence on using an ancient right-of-way through a farmer's field. Some strong language. 1995. All My Suspects RC 42337 by Louise Shaffer read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette Prequel to _Talked to Death (RC 42338)_. Shortly after Angie DaVito takes over as producer for the soap opera, _Bright Tomorrow_, her supervisor, network vice president Gregg Whithall, is found murdered on the set. Since none of the crew or cast has forgiven Gregg for firing the show's star, police detective Teresa O'Hanlon has many suspects to sift through, and Angie manages to help. Strong language. 1994. Alley Kat Blues RC 42136 by Karen Kijewski read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Private investigator Kat Colorado discovers the run-over body of Courtney Dillard. Courtney's mother hires Kat to find out if Courtney was murdered, knowing her daughter, a rape victim, wouldn't leave her car to fix a flat tire. Kat's boyfriend, Las Vegas cop Hank Parker, says he is too busy tracking a serial killer to help her. But when Kat finds a naked woman in Hank's bed, Kat doesn't believe him. Some strong language and some violence. 1995. Ask the Cards a Question: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 40746 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Private investigator Sharon McCone arrives home late one night to find her apartment building full of police. Lieutenant Greg Marcus, who is still trying to get Sharon to marry him, informs her that her neighbor Molly Antonio has been murdered. Sharon finds herself investigating in her own neighborhood and soon uncovers blackmail and big-time crime right under her nose. Strong language. 1982. Atticus RC 42415 by Ron Hansen read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Atticus Cody, sixty-seven, is a rich Colorado oilman who has never been able to communicate with his youngest son, Scott, who at forty still has no meaningful job. Scott believes his father blames him for the car accident that killed his father's wife. But when Scott's girlfriend calls Atticus to Mexico claiming Scott has committed suicide, Atticus finally expresses his love for his son by deciding to learn what really happened to him. Some violence. Bestseller 1996. The Bachelors of Broken Hill: An Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery RC 41810 by Arthur W. Upfield read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes It is first known as the Place of Youth. Then silver is discovered, miners begin arriving, and the town becomes Broken Hill. Many more people arrive over the generations, and soon Broken Hill is the third city in the state of New South Wales. Then come Jimmy the Screwsman, Inspector Bonaparte, and the murders of three elderly single men. All signs point to a female killer. 1950. The Bad Samaritan: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Charlie Peace RC 43021 by Robert Barnard read by George Holmes 2 cassettes When vicar's wife Rosemary Sheffield realizes she has lost her faith, she takes a trip to the seashore to think it over. There she befriends a young Bosnian man, who follows her back home to the vicarage. Gossip that they are having an affair takes a back seat to a more serious charge. The Bosnian is suspected of killing an unlikable church member, and detective Charlie Peace is on the case. 1995. Banking on Death: A John Putnam Thatcher Mystery RC 42560 by Emma Lathen read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes What begins as a "nuisance trust" to New York banker John Putnam Thatcher becomes a murder investigation and much more. The Schneider family is difficult at best, but are some of them involved in the death of one of the heirs? 1961. The Bernini Bust RC 40830 by Iain Pears read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Jonathan Argyll, a British art dealer based in Rome, is delivering a Titian to a wealthy but crude collector in California. During a party at a private museum, the collector is killed, and a marble bust by Bernini disappears. When Argyll calls his girlfriend, Flavia di Stefano, and General Bottando of the Italian national art theft squad for help, his brakes fail mysteriously and he lands in the hospital. Some strong language. 1992. Billingsgate Shoal: A Doc Adams Thriller RC 43011 by Rick Boyer read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes When Doc Adams suggests that young diver Allan Hart swim to an apparently stranded boat to see if help is needed, Adams doesn't expect that his friend will turn up dead with a head wound. Guilt drives Adams to try to identify the boat and talk to its owner, but he soon finds himself in danger. Violence and some strong language. Edgar Award winner. 1982. Blind Justice: A Sir John Fielding Mystery RC 42229 by Bruce Alexander read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Based on the life of the blind eighteenth-century justice Sir John Fielding, who, with novelist Henry Fielding, founded the Bow Street Runners. Known for his fairness, Sir John enlists the aid of Jeremy Proctor, an unjustly accused young boy whom Sir John has taken into his home. The case involves the double murder (by poison and gunshot) of Lord Goodhope. 1994. Blood Sympathy: A Joe Sixsmith Novel RC 43015 by Reginald Hill read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Joe Sixsmith, a black, balding, middle-aged, laid-off lathe operator, believes Luton, England, needs a private investigator. He has just set up shop with his feline partner when he is confronted by several clients: a man who claims to have killed his family, a woman whose husband is being held on suspicion of drug smuggling, and a neighbor whose shop is being visited by petty thieves. Some strong language. 1993. The Body in the Bog: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 43024 by Katherine Hall Page read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes When a developer proposes to build a housing subdivision on a New England bog, environmentalists are outraged. After verbal threats escalate to vandalism, arson, and murder, Faith Fairchild investigates and becomes a stalker's target. 1996. A Broken Vessel: Julian Kestrel Mystery RC 42753 by Kate Ross read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes A nineteenth-century Cockney prostitute, Sally Stokes, pinches an anonymous letter written by a woman whose life is in danger. Julian Kestrel, a dandy and amateur sleuth, sets out with Sally to save the woman, but they must determine her identity and that of Sally's client. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Burglar in the Closet: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC 42814 by Lawrence Block read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette New York burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr tries to keep his career a secret, but somehow his dentist finds out and wants to hire him. While Bernie is burgling the dentist's ex-wife's apartment, she returns and unknowingly locks Bernie in her closet. After picking his way out, Bernie discovers that the woman has been murdered and the killer has made off with Bernie's loot. Bernie is a prime suspect. Strong language. 1978. The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC 41661 by Lawrence Block read by Michael Stanton 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Bernie Rhodenbarr is falling in love with a woman from an obscure European country, but all she wants to do is watch Bogart films. Meanwhile Bernie once again succumbs to the lure of his old calling, burglary. If he steals a portfolio from an apartment, he will receive a share of the profits. His burglary is interrupted, and he learns that his co-conspirator has been killed. What would Bogie do? Strong language. 1995. The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC 42198 by Lawrence Block read by Michael Stanton 2 cassettes Burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr has been straight for a year, but now the rent on his bookstore has gone way up. Bernie convinces himself not to rob the Gilmartins' apartment but cannot resist the Nugents' when he learns they are in Europe. Once inside, Bernie rapidly aborts his plan when he finds a corpse in a locked bathroom. He goes home, only to find he is under arrest for stealing valuable baseball cards from the Gilmartins' apartment! Strong language. 1994. Burglars Can't Be Choosers: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC 42815 by Lawrence Block read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes The first mystery featuring New York burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr. Bernie is commissioned to break into an apartment to steal a blue box, but the police burst in on Bernie before he can find it. The cops are just about to accept Bernie's bribe when they discover the still-warm body of the apartment owner. Bernie has no choice but to flee. From the author of _The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams (RC 42198)_. Strong language. 1977. Callander Square RC 42282 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes When gardeners discover the bodies of two babies buried in Callander Square, the well-to-do Victorian residents are shocked but assume the infants were born to a parlor maid. As Inspector Thomas Pitt begins interviewing the staff, his wife, Charlotte, and her wealthy sister, Emily, begin an investigation of their own. Before any of them can determine the identity of the babies, a blackmail scheme is uncovered and two adults are murdered. 1980. A Cardinal Offense: A Father Dowling Mystery RC 41430 by Ralph McInerny read by John Horton 2 cassettes Father Dowling is admiring two 45-yard-line tickets for the Notre Dame vs. USC game that he found in his mail when he is visited by Michael Geary, who wants his marriage annulled. The timing is ironic; Dowling is to attend a conference on annulment practices while at Notre Dame. The main speaker will be Cardinal Hildebrand from the Vatican. But before the meeting, Geary is murdered and the cardinal is threatened. 1994. Carnal Hours RC 42773 by Max Allan Collins read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes The wealthy Sir Harry Oakes, ensconced in tax-free Nassau in 1943, hires Chicago sleuth Nate Heller to get the adulterous goods on his son-in-law. Harry is killed, and his daughter asks Nate to clear her husband of the murder charge. Nate runs into a web of political intrigue in the idyllic islands. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Case of the Constant Caller: A Father Dowling Mystery for Young Adults RC 41796 by Ralph McInerny read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette Janet Hospers has a summer job working with senior citizens at Father Dowling's community center. Gerry Krause is working there also. Although Gerry's uncle was the arresting officer who sent Janet's father to prison, the two teenagers hit it off and begin investigating a possible connection between an ex-con and odd happenings at the parish. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Case of the Dead Winner: A Father Dowling Mystery for Young Adults RC 42394 by Ralph McInerny read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Retired professor Mrs. Mortimer, a regular at St. Hillary's parish center, hires Carl, the twelve-year-old son of parish director Edna Hospers, to do odd jobs at her home. When Mrs. Mortimer's estranged daughter appears with an unsavory boyfriend in tow, Mrs. Mortimer has Carl hide the key to her late gambler husband's safe-deposit box. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Cat Who Said Cheese RC 41656 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes It is autumn in Pickax City, and Qwillerin, along with other residents, is preparing for the Great Food Explo--a festival of all kinds of happenings related to food. There is also a mysterious female guest at the New Pickax Hotel whose presence is causing quite a stir. But things really get hectic when a bomb explodes in the hotel and the intended victim seems to be the mystery guest. As usual, Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum help solve the crime. Bestseller 1996. Champagne for One: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 42840 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) A murderer poisons only one of many glasses of champagne, and Nero Wolfe is called in to determine how. Some strong language. 1958. Choke RC 42762 by Stuart Woods read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Former Wimbledon contender Chuck Chandler teaches tennis in Key West. His first clients are millionaire Harry Carras and his wife, Clare. Chuck's attraction to Clare makes him a murder suspect when Harry dies in a mysterious diving accident. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Chutes and Adders RC 41598 by Barbara Block read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes When writer Robin Light's husband, Murphy, dies of a cocaine overdose, she is left with his struggling pet shop. Soon after, a shop employee receives a package containing a poisonous snake and is fatally bitten. Robin is shocked to learn a cop considers her to be the prime suspect. As she searches for evidence to clear herself, Robin realizes Murphy was involved in something very shady. Strong language. 1994. The Codicil RC 41355 by Tom Topor read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Millionaire Matthew Marshall dies shortly after requesting a codicil to his will that gives a large portion of his estate to the child he believes he fathered in Vietnam. Attorney-turned-investigator Adam Bruno is hired by Marshall's executor to find out if the now-grown child exists. Concerned that the executor is siding with Marshall's American family, Bruno conducts his search in secret. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Come to Grief RC 41990 by Dick Francis read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Private investigator Sid Halley has put his friend on trial. It took days of inner turmoil for Sid to act on his findings that Ellis Quint, also a former jockey, was mutilating young horses. But that is just the beginning of Sid's problems. He himself becomes the victim of a smear campaign, and on the day Sid is to testify, Ellis Quint's mother commits suicide and his father attacks Sid. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Cruel April: A Dave Garrett Mystery RC 41712 by Neil Albert read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Disbarred attorney turned private eye Dave Garrett, from _Burning March (RC 39795)_, is waiting for his lover, Kate McMahan, at the Philadelphia airport. She is leaving her husband to be with Dave, but she isn't on the plane. When Dave learns her luggage and ticket came without her, he begins a three-day search for Kate that puts his life at risk again and again. Strong language and violence. 1995. The Curse of the Cockers RC 39960 by Gerald Hammond read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Three Oaks Kennels owners John and Beth Cunningham have just returned from the local pub and a celebration of Hogmanay when they receive a phone call telling them there has been an accident at the pub. Their friends Isobel and Henry witnessed a hit-and-run that left a man dead and a cocker spaniel abandoned. Before long another friend, Angus Todd, stands accused of murder, and John finds himself facing a psychopath. Some strong language. 1993. The Dain Curse RC 40462 by Dashiell Hammett read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes (Reissue) The theft of a few imperfect diamonds points a seasoned detective to a trail of murder, drugs, and strange rituals among a sinister cult in San Francisco. Some strong language and some violence. 1928. The Dark Room RC 41699 by Minette Walters read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes British photographer Jinx Kingsley is in trouble. She awakens in a clinic to the news that she tried to kill herself twice after her fianc‚ left her for her best friend, Meg. Although she has amnesia, Jinx is certain she would not have done this. Now she learns that she is suspected of murder. Strong language and some violence. 1996. Dear Irene,: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 41458 by Jan Burke read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Reporter Irene Kelly returns to work, though she has not quite recovered from injuries sustained during her most recent murder investigation. On the first day back, Irene receives a threatening message rooted in Greek myth and signed by "Thanatos," a Greek name for "death." Thinking it must be a joke, Irene ignores it at first, but soon the killer's threats force her to take action. Some strong language. 1995. Death of a Dude: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 42699 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) When a detective's friend is accused of shooting a guest at a Montana dude ranch, the detective refuses to leave without solving the case. Nero Wolfe joins his assistant in the Wild West. 1969. Death of a Nag: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 42989 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette On holiday to forget his troubles, Scottish constable Hamish Macbeth himself becomes a murder suspect. Another guest at the third-rate boardinghouse, an abusive husband, turns up dead after being punched in the nose by Hamish. But other guests have grudges against the nagging husband, and Hamish begins sleuthing. 1995. The Debt to Pleasure RC 42788 by John Lanchester read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Englishman Tarquin Winot, whose spiritual home is France, considers himself a chef and scholar. As he drives through France to his home in Provence, Winot treats us to recipes for some of his favorite dishes and reveals a sinister side to his nature. Bestseller 1996. Dirt RC 43128 by Stuart Woods read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes When gossip columnist Amanda Dart finds herself the victim of scandalous fax messages sent to the national media, she calls in ex-cop Stone Barrington. As the venomous faxes begin to involve other celebrities as well, someone is driven to murder. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Doctors and Lawyers and Such RC 42847 by Susan Rogers Cooper read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Newly elected Oklahoma sheriff Milt Kovak of _Other People's Houses (RC 34383)_ sees a rash of suicides in his usually quiet county. He is also investigating the murder of a celebrity and helping his wife, a polio survivor, cope with her pregnancy. Some strong language. 1995. The Doors Open RC 43146 by Michael Gilbert read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Life before World War II had been good to Paddy Yeatman-Carter. And during the war, he commanded the finest regiment in the British army. But his peacetime life as a clerk is a dull one--until he happens to intervene in an attempted suicide. That single altruistic act plunges Paddy into a world of intrigue and peril. 1962. Drown All the Dogs: A Neil Hockaday Mystery RC 41439 by Thomas Adcock read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes New York detective Neil Hockaday has always wanted to know about his father, who disappeared before he was born. His only relative is dying in Ireland, so Neil and his girlfriend, Ruby Flagg, go there to try to learn more about Neil's father. But several tragic events find Hockaday in trouble with the law on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Edwin of the Iron Shoes: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 40747 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Someone has been vandalizing a group of antique stores in San Francisco, and the owners think it's part of a ploy to force them out. Sharon McCone of All Souls Legal Cooperative has been investigating, but now the crimes have escalated to the murder of antique dealer Joan Albritton. Sharon joins forces with police lieutenant Gregory Marcus to crack the case. Strong language. 1977. Eye of the Storm: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 42819 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Private investigator Sharon McCone's sister Patsy is involved in fixing up a bed-and-breakfast on an island in the Sacramento delta. The construction is hampered by odd pranks, and Patsy wants Sharon to determine if they are related to a supposed curse on the island. Soon after Sharon meets Patsy's partners and staff, a murder occurs. During a raging storm on the island, Sharon must determine who is the killer. Strong language. 1988. The Fallen Man RC 43319 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Retired Navajo policeman Joe Leaphorn joins his former partner Jim Chee in investigating the skeleton of a man found on a mountain ledge. Chee, who is also tracking cattle rustlers, follows a trail that sheds light on the fallen man and helps the two sleuths uncover the story of his tragic death. Bestseller 1996. False Conception: A John Marshall Tanner Novel RC 41297 by Stephen Greenleaf read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Attorney-turned-detective Tanner is hired by the wealthy fashion-industry Colberts to check the background of Greta Hammond, the chosen surrogate mother for their fertilized egg. Tanner gets more than a little involved with Hammond, and when she disappears after the implantation, he must sort out an old Colbert scandal to ensure the baby's safety. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Family Album: A Mellingham Mystery RC 41417 by Susan Oleksiw read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Everyone in the sedate New England coastal town of Mellingham is rattled when curator George Frome is murdered at Arbella House, home of the local historical society. Everyone, that is, except Police Chief Joe Silva: Frome had suspected theft at the society's headquarters. But before Chief Silva can rummage through an assortment of antiques and clues, he is confronted with a second mysterious death. This upper-crust society is hiding something. 1995. The Famous DAR Murder Mystery RC 42097 by Graham Landrum read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Members of a Virginia chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are tracking down a century-old gravesite when they find a body. The police write the man off as a transient, but the ladies know differently. He has manicured hands and a glorious tan. Each of the "daughters" explains her part in determining who the dead man was, who killed him, and why. 1992. The Far Side of the Dollar RC 41374 by Ross Macdonald read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Detective Lew Archer seeks a youth who escaped from a private school for delinquents. The search reveals the disturbing values of a California coastal society. 1964. Final Design RC 41438 by Noreen Gilpatrick read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes New Seattle homicide detective Kate MacLean gets her first case when Catherine Fletcher is found dead in her graphic arts studio. As MacLean talks to Fletcher's partners and family members, it becomes apparent the woman had a cruel lying streak. But as MacLean tries to determine who Fletcher angered enough to poison her, she learns the victim had cancer and may have killed herself. Then another partner dies. And another. Strong language. 1993. Final Jeopardy RC 42441 by Linda Fairstein read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Ever since assistant D.A. Alexandra Cooper met film star Isabella Lascar, who was researching a movie, Isabella has been taking advantage of her. Now, while borrowing Alex's vacation house, Isabella is murdered. Was the bullet meant for Alex, or was the shooting the work of Isabella's stalker? Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Fine Lines RC 41630 by Jim Lehrer read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Oklahoma is in an uproar. Someone is killing politicians, and the governor wants the One-eyed Mack to find out who. Meanwhile, Mack is pestered by a museum curator, his wife is being honored for her success in the business world, his son needs attention, and the governor is having problems with the bureau of investigation. But Mack juggles it all until he finds out the shocking truth. 1994. Floaters RC 42976 by Joseph Wambaugh read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes The America's Cup comes to San Diego, and Ambrose Lutterworth, the Keeper of the Cup, plots with prostitute Blaze Duvall to sabotage New Zealand's yacht. Duvall's suspicious behavior gets the attention of a pair of water cops. Then, on the eve of the race, Duvall and another hooker are found dead. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Fool's Puzzle RC 42552 by Earlene Fowler read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Recently widowed Benni Harper has moved to San Celina County, California, to become curator for a folk museum and overseer of the artists' cooperative connected to it. Returning to the museum late one night, Benni sees her cousin Rita hurrying away and discovers the body of an artist. 1994. The Franchise Affair RC 41960 by Josephine Tey read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) A pang of malaise surprises the middle-aged solicitor, Robert Blair. He does not ponder the cause long before he receives a frantic call from Marion Sharpe. Scotland Yard is investigating a claim that she and her mother abducted and imprisoned Betty Kane in their attic. As improbable as Miss Kane's story is, she describes the Sharpe home, the Franchise, in detail. Blair turns sleuth to investigate and, he hopes, to find justice. 1949. Friday the Rabbi Slept Late RC 41384 by Harry Kemelman read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Rabbi Small is the chief suspect when the body of a woman is found strangled in his car. The rabbi proves to be a master of detection and aids the police in solving the crime. 1964. Give a Dog a Name RC 39920 by Gerald Hammond read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette It is late in the day when John Cunningham and Isobel, one of his partners, return to Three Oaks from a dog trial. Waiting to greet them are John's wife, Beth, and Arthur Lansdyke, a businessman whose dog is full of buckshot. As they work on removing the buckshot, Isobel and the Cunninghams discover something unusual. Events become further complicated when their own dog is kidnapped and an impostor put in her place. Some strong language. 1992. The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 42650 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Even though detective Nero Wolfe can command high fees for his services, he takes a case for $4.30. His last two clients were murdered, and he wants to know why. The dogged Wolfe follows a trail of curious clues to the greedy culprit. 1995. Grave Music: An Inspector Bill Slider Mystery RC 42538 by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes The murder of the pompous conductor of the Royal London Philharmonic presents many possible suspects for Inspector Bill Slider. The investigation also brings Slider's lost love, Joanna, back into his life. An ever-twisting plot with wry British humor. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Happy Are the Peace Makers RC 41782 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Irish millionaire James Larkin MacDonaugh dies when a bomb explodes in his study. His wife, Nora Marie MacDonaugh, is the prime suspect since James changed his will in her favor just a week before he died. Chicago Captain Timothy Patrick MacCarthy has agreed to help investigate but has trouble resisting the widow's charm. Fortunately, Bishop Blackwood Ryan comes to his rescue. Strong language. 1993. Happy Are the Poor in Spirit RC 41769 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Bishop Ryan is trying to work on a computer program of his own design when he is confronted by Candi Cain, daughter of Bart, a commodities tycoon. Candi insists that a ghost is trying to kill her dad, and "It's like, totally gross." The ghost is supposed to be that of Mary Anne Haggerty, her father's date for his senior prom, who disappeared the day after the prom in 1947. Some strong language. 1994. Hard Case: A Cat Marsala Mystery RC 41487 by Barbara D'Amato read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Freelance journalist Cat Marsala accepts an assignment to write about the dwindling number of Chicago trauma centers. But as Marsala begins her observation at a level-one trauma center, the director, Hannah Grant, is found murdered. Having solved mysteries before, Marsala feels compelled to do some sleuthing. Before she can identify the murderer from an array of suspects, another doctor is murdered. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Hard Christmas: A Cat Marsala Mystery RC 42834 by Barbara D'Amato read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Researching a feature story on the Christmas-tree industry, Cat spends Thanksgiving with the DeGraaf family near Holland, Michigan. The beauty of the rural landscape and the clan's warm welcome mask growing tensions until someone puts a young farm worker through the tree baler. Some strong language and some violence. 1995. Hardware RC 41633 by Linda Barnes read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Tall, red-haired P.I. and cab driver, Carlotta Carlyle, from _Snapshot (RC 38241)_, decides to buy a computer for her detective business. Meanwhile, her lover and part-owner of the cab company, Sam Gianelli, is convinced his office is being bugged by the Organized Crime Task Force because he is the son of a mobster, and Carlotta is asked to find out who is beating up the cabbies of Boston. Strong language and some violence. 1995. The Harry Chronicles RC 42619 by Allan Pedrazas read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes With income from his Fort Lauderdale beach pub, Harry Rice finances his avocation as a private investigator. When Harry is hired to locate a stolen gun collection, he becomes embroiled in adultery, smuggling, and murder--for which he himself is a suspect. An elusive naked dancer and an iron-pumping mobster add color. Some strong language. 1995. Heartstone RC 43295 by Phillip Margolin read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Richie Walters and Elaine Murray are high school students when they begin dating. The night they drive up to Lookout Park, Richie plans to ask Elaine to go steady with him. But someone else shows up, and suddenly Richie is dead and Elaine is missing. Now, years later, Willie Heartstone knows he is dying, and he wants to tell the truth about what happened that night. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1978. Ho-Ho Homicide RC 42373 by Corinne Holt Sawyer read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Murder at Camden-sur-Mer, a California retirement home. Large Caledonia Wingate and tiny Angela Benbow of _Murder by Owl Light (RC 40500)_ get another chance to help Lieutenant Martinez. The body of fellow resident Beatrice Benton was found among the lower branches of the lobby Christmas tree. Beatrice had been nicknamed Birdy for her habit of feeding wild birds. Could her messy flock have caused someone to kill her? 1995. I Would Have Loved Him if I Had Not Killed Him RC 39945 by Edgard Telles Ribeiro read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Guilhermina was all of fourteen when she was given in marriage to the Honorable Carlos Augusto Maia Macedo, then sixty-six years old. She spent the next seven years planning his death. Years later Guilhermina discovers Andrea, a grandniece, who becomes her confidante and beneficiary. Andrea meets up with an old lover and filmmaker, and together they research Guilhermina's story with the plot of a screenplay in mind. 1990. Iced RC 41161 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Ex-con Eben is happy with his new life as caretaker for the Aspen vacation home of actress Kendra Wood and her family. Plus, he gets to play Santa at neighboring Christmas parties for extra money. But when Eben runs into another ex-con, his luck changes. He is kidnapped and framed for a slew of robberies. Luckily sleuth Regan Reilly, a guest of the Woods, is there to investigate. 1995. Ill Wind RC 43008 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes In this sequel to _A Superior Death (RC 39506)_, widowed park ranger Anna Pigeon has transferred to the Anasazi ruins of Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park. Construction workers are replacing water lines, upsetting historians and possibly Indian spirits, and a high number of tourist medical alerts are occurring. Then Anna's problems increase: an intruder attacks her, and a colleague she has feelings for is murdered. Strong language and some violence. 1995. In the Presence of the Enemy RC 42138 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Dennis Luxford, editor of _The Source_, receives a note saying: "Use page one to acknowledge your firstborn child, and Charlotte will be freed." Dennis's world is turned upside down, but so is that of Eve Bowen, a member of Parliament with whom he had a brief affair eleven years earlier. Strong language. Bestseller 1996. Inagehi RC 42253 by Jack Cady read by Dani Carr 2 cassettes "Faith was the thunder, Hope was the wind, and Charity the bright robes of lightning that thunder wore." Thus opens the mystery of the seven-year-old murder of Harriette's father, thought an accident at the time. It's 1957 and her mother has just died with the secret of his death. Thirty-year-old Harriette returns to the North Carolina hills to face her Cherokee heritage and its mysticism and to investigate. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Irene's Last Waltz RC 42996 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Irene Adler, who has matched wits with Sherlock Holmes before, meets him again as she probes sinister phenomena around the Bohemian court: an unconsummated royal marriage and the reappearance of the legendary monster Golem in the Prague ghetto. 1994. Irish Chain RC 42553 by Earlene Fowler read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Benni Harper, curator of the San Celina folk museum, is preparing for a needlework exhibit and also planning a "senior prom" for folks at the local retirement home. On the night of the dance, Benni finds herself faced with an old boyfriend and the bodies of two elderly residents. 1995. The Judge RC 41353 by Steve Martini read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Widowed attorney Paul Madriani, from _Undue Influence (RC 38592)_, is attracted to prosecutor Lenore Goya. He is trying to help her cousin, but unlikable Judge Acosta is standing in his way. Then, in rapid sequence, the judge is framed by an undercover female cop, Lenore is fired for her handling of the case, the female cop is murdered, and ironically Lenore and Paul become Acosta's defense lawyers. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. The Killing Floor RC 43353 by Peter Turnbull read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes The grisly discovery of a headless, handless corpse sets the Glasgow police on a trail of clues and conspiracies involving murder, blackmail, and corruption. The investigation uncovers a thirty-year-old fraud that could shake the city to its foundations. A story that uses descriptions of police and forensic procedures. 1994. The Knocker on Death's Door RC 42634 by Ellis Peters read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Set in a small remote English village near the Welsh border, this mystery begins with the dedication of what is supposed to be the original door of the village church. Inspector George Felse is called when a photographer is found dead at the door. 1970. Last Chance for Glory RC 41634 by Stephen Solomita read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Young, retarded panhandler Billy Sowell is arrested for murdering a woman and persuaded to confess. Later a successful attorney agrees to work pro bono to clear Sowell's name and hires investigator Marty Blake. Blake's search turns up alcoholic retired cop Bela Kosinski, who arrested Sowell. Kosinski decides to help inexperienced Blake untangle the cover-up that put Sowell away. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Last Coyote RC 42652 by Michael Connelly read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Renegade detective Harry Bosch of _The Concrete Blonde (RC 40103)_ reopens the unsolved murder of his prostitute mother. Driven by anger and guilt, Harry confirms that the murder had been covered up by powerful people in the Hollywood hills. In a surprise ending, Harry finds both resolution of the case and personal redemption. Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1995. Leave a Message for Willie: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 40744 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 1 cassette Willie Whelan is a vendor at the Saltflats Flea Market near Brisbane. He also works as a fence--and someone thinks Whelan knows something about some missing Torahs. A man wearing a yarmulke has been hanging around Whelan's stall for about three weeks, and he has asked Sharon McCone to investigate. But McCone has hardly gotten her investigation under way when the man, Jerry Levin, is murdered. Strong language. 1984. Leave the Grave Green RC 41456 by Deborah Crombie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James, also of _All Shall Be Well (RC 38691)_, travel to the countryside when Connor Swann is found in the Thames River. Swann is the estranged husband of Julia, daughter of two prominent opera figures. The family had suffered a similar loss two decades earlier when Julia's brother Matthew drowned while playing. But Swann's death doesn't appear to be an accident. Strong language. 1995. Lieberman's Thief: An Abe Lieberman Mystery RC 43004 by Stuart Kaminsky read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes When he finds the house he carefully cased is occupied after all, George "Pitty-Pitty" Patniks hides in the pantry, leaving his burglar tools in plain sight. But the homeowner is intent on killing his wife and doesn't notice Patniks or his tools--until he has finished. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. Listening Woman RC 41481 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes (Reissue) Navajo detective Joe Leaphorn investigates the dual murder of an old soothsayer and a young girl, the bizarre kidnapping of a Boy Scout troop, and attempts on his own life. Some strong language and some violence. 1978. A Long Line of Dead Men: A Matthew Scudder Novel RC 41840 by Lawrence Block read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Each year on the first Thursday in May, an exclusive club of what started out as thirty-one men meet at a restaurant for a meal and to read the names of club members who died during the past year. The surviving member will choose thirty more men to form a new group to continue the pattern. But someone is rushing things: the death rate is suspiciously high. Matthew Scudder investigates. Violence and some strong language. 1994. The Love Talker RC 42543 by Elizabeth Peters read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Both Laurie and her brother Doug receive disturbing letters from seventy-five-year-old Aunt Ida in rural Maryland. It seems that Aunt Lizzie, seventy, is seeing fairies in the woods. When Laurie and Doug arrive, they find that Aunt Lizzie actually has pictures--proof there is something out there. 1980. The Luck Runs Out RC 41422 by Charlotte MacLeod read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Shortly after Martha, otherwise known as Flackley the Farrier, dines with the Shandys, her body is discovered in the pig feeder. Soon faculty and students at Balaclava Agricultural College are immersed in clues, suspects, and a profound lack of evidence. Then Belinda, a pregnant prize sow, disappears, causing a fuss that makes murder seem minor. But when horseshoes are hung the wrong way, everyone knows there is trouble afoot. Some strong language. 1979. "M" Is for Malice RC 42875 by Sue Grafton read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In this sequel to _"L" Is for Lawless (RC 40689)_, private detective Kinsey Millhone is hired to locate a missing person. Years ago, as a young drug and alcohol abuser, Guy Malek left home in disgrace. Now his father has died, and Guy's brothers are outraged to learn Guy is still in the will. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1996. Mayhem in B-Flat RC 41285 by Elliot Paul read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes As Homer Evans and his lady friend, Miriam Leonard, prepare to leave their vacation spot in Normandy, they observe a curious exchange between a notorious gang member and someone aboard the train bound for Paris. Sharing the compartment is a famous violinist. The next day his priceless instrument and accompanist disappear and another passenger is dead. Is there some connection between music, murder, and mystery? 1940. McNally's Puzzle RC 42037 by Lawrence Sanders read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Archy McNally, Discreet Inquiries Department of McNally and Son, has been asked to look into some unusual incidents plaguing Hiram Gottschalk. Gottschalk, owner of Parrots Unlimited, a recent widower and father of twin girls and a rather "undisciplined" son, believes his life is in danger. Some strong language. Bestseller 1996. Mint Julep Murder RC 41877 by Carolyn G. Hart read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Death on Demand bookstore owner Annie Darling, from _Southern Ghost (RC 39667)_, is acting as author liaison at the Dixie Book Festival on Hilton Head Island. Mint Julep publisher Kenneth Hazlitt generates a lot of anger with his proposed book, which promises to feature the festival's five medallion-winning authors in a not-so-flattering light. When Hazlitt is poisoned, Annie is shocked that she is the prime suspect. Some strong language. 1995. Miracles in Maggody RC 42125 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Televangelist faith-healer Malachi Hope arrives in Maggody, Arkansas, for a week-long revival. He also plans to buy some acreage there to build a theme park. Then the high school girls' basketball coach kills herself after requesting a meeting with Hope. Soon after, Hope's wife is found dead. As police chief Arly Hanks works through the puzzling cases, other Maggody citizens take Hope's cures over their doctors' advice. Some strong language. 1995. Missing: A Harry Stoner Novel RC 42743 by Jonathan Valin read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Private detective and former cop Harry Stoner is hired by Cindy Dorn to find her lover, Mason Greenleaf. The bisexual teacher has been missing for a few days. When leads indicate Greenleaf is helping a sick friend, Dorn drops the search. But Greenleaf's corpse is found in a hotel, and Stoner must determine what caused the apparent suicide. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Monday the Rabbi Took Off RC 41382 by Harry Kemelman read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes (Reissue) When young Rabbi Small's contract is not renewed, he goes to Israel for three months. There he discovers that the nephew of his replacement is suspected of terrorism and is caught crossing the border. Some strong language. 1972. Morality Play RC 42047 by Barry Unsworth read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Depicts the sordid life of fourteenth-century England. A fugitive priest joins a ragtag troupe of traveling players. In the next town, a girl stands accused of murdering a boy. As the players reenact the foul deed, they discover the true story--at their own peril. Bestseller 1995. Mother Love: A Karl Alberg Mystery with Cassandra Mitchell RC 42176 by Laurali R. Wright read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes When her daughter, Belinda, is fourteen, Maria Buscombe leaves home. Each year for the next seven years, she receives twenty thousand dollars and a picture of Belinda. When she decides to go back home, however, she is murdered. Sergeant Karl Alberg unravels the mystery that kept Maria away for seven years and then caused her death. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Mrs. Malory, Detective in Residence RC 41650 by Hazel Holt read by Carmella Ross 1 cassette Widowed literary critic Sheila Malory is rather nervous about leaving her quiet life in Taviscombe to teach a course at a Pennsylvania college in the department of her old friend, Linda Kowolski. These fears are put on the back burner when, before the coursework starts, Mrs. Malory discovers the body of a generally disliked curator. And that's not the only death to occur this semester. Strong language. 1994. Mucho Mojo RC 41746 by Joe R. Lansdale read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Hap Collins is glad to leave the hot rose fields of Texas to help his friend Leonard. Leonard's estranged uncle has died, leaving his gay nephew a run-down house, $100,000, and an odd assortment of "clues." Working on the house, the two men find a small skeleton and evidence of child pornography. Now Leonard wants to prove that Uncle Chester was trying to solve a crime, not committing one. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Murder Fantastical RC 41651 by Patricia Moyes read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) Summoned to a village in England to investigate a murder, a detective becomes involved with a family of eccentrics. It takes a book of Homer, secret files from the British government, and a letter from a long-dead physician to solve the case. 1967. Murder in the Executive Mansion RC 42311 by Elliott Roosevelt read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are making a state visit to the White House, where the staff is busy with last-minute details. Eleanor Roosevelt plans to introduce the royal couple to a few staff members who worked diligently on the preparations. But when the time arrives, Lucinda Robinson is missing. It is several days before she is found--strangled to death in a closet. Mrs. Roosevelt helps D.C.'s finest with the investigation. 1995. The Mystery of Swordfish Reef: An Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery RC 42405 by Arthur W. Upfield read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes On a calm October day, Bill Spinks and Bob Garroway set out with Mr. Ericson on the _Do-me_ for a day of fishing off the coast of Australia. They do not return. Weeks later, a trawler comes into port looking for the sheriff. It has an unusual cargo on board--a severed head with a bullet hole. Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte gets involved because Mr. Ericson is retired from New Scotland Yard. 1943. The Neon Smile RC 41901 by Dick Lochte read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes In the 1960s, New Orleans black militant Tyrone Pano killed himself in jail after being arrested for murdering his lover. Now, a young boy claims to have found Pano's diary, which reveals that Pano was actually an FBI agent. Private investigator Terry Manion is hired by a television producer to determine if Pano was murdered. Manion picks the case up where his late mentor, a police detective, left off years earlier. Strong language and some violence. 1995. No Body RC 41394 by Nancy Pickard read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Lucille Grant, president of the Union Hill Cemetery Historical Society, always goes to visit her ancestors on the first warm spring day. But as she stands by her grandfather's grave, the muddy ground begins to give away, and Lucille realizes there is no body buried there. Before long, it is discovered that 133 bodies are missing. Jenny Cain is called in to dig up some answers. Some strong language. 1986. Out of the Darkness RC 42763 by Susan Kelly read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Liz Connors is worried about her income when two of the magazines she writes crime columns for in Cambridge, Massachusetts, threaten to fold. Then noted crime writer Griffin Marcus asks her to help him with a book. Over the past few years, the bodies of women with multiple stab wounds in their chests have been found on the banks of a local river. Marcus wants to prove a man just captured is responsible. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Partners in Crime RC 42971 by Agatha Christie read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) A series of twenty-three light parodies about the vicissitudinous lives of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford since they took over an international detective agency. No one can say the Beresfords were not warned. But they are confident in the knowledge gleaned from reading every detective novel published in the past decade. 1929. Pink Vodka Blues RC 41828 by Neal Barrett Jr. read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Russell Murray, an alcoholic writer for the _Chicago Literary Times_, wakes up badly hung over in a hotel room with a young woman he can't recall meeting. Two thugs break in, shoot the girl, and take off after Russ. He escapes only to wake up in a detox institution, where he remembers that before all this happened, his boss had sent him on a strange errand involving a briefcase. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Piper on the Mountain RC 42977 by Ellis Peters read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Dominic Felse, son of Inspector George Felse, has plans for a European trip with friends, including Tossa Terrell. But what should have been a holiday turns into a hunt for the murderer of Tossa's father, Herbert, a mountain climber who supposedly falls during an expedition. 1966. Play It Again RC 41429 by Stephen Humphrey Bogart read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Like himself, the author's protagonist is the son of movie stars. R.J. Brooks is a matrimonial detective in New York. At his last meeting with his widowed mother, Belle Fontaine, she admitted to being "no great shakes as a mother" but urged him to let her be his friend. Now, a year later, he learns she has been murdered on his own turf. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Plot It Yourself: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 42866 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette (Reissue) Originally published in 1959. Includes a new introduction by Susan Dunlap. A succession of charges of plagiarism against writers and publishing houses indicates there is evidence beyond blackmail, especially when a murder occurs. 1994. Poseidon's Gold RC 41802 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Set in first-century Rome. Marcus Didius Falco is beset by problems--domestic, romantic, legal, and moral. His apartment was wrecked while he was away. His mother is being blackmailed over a debt supposedly owed by his late brother, and when the blackmailer is killed, Falco becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile his girlfriend's family is blocking their marriage, and now he may be forced to locate the father he despises for deserting his mother. 1992. Prime Suspect 3 RC 42031 by Lynda La Plante read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison expects hostility as she becomes the first female head of the vice squad in London's Soho. Suddenly she is told how to handle the murder of a male prostitute, the newest case of her main assignment, Operation Contract. This is more than the hazing Tennison expected, and she is determined to discover why. Sequel to _Prime Suspect 2 (RC 39342)_. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Rainbow's End: A Richard Jury Novel RC 41480 by Martha Grimes read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Scotland Yard's Superintendent Richard Jury has been called in to investigate the deaths of three women, all from "natural causes." The first victim, a young American from Santa Fe, New Mexico, died in Salisbury. The other two, who were British, died in London and Exeter. When Jury learns that all three had been in New Mexico at the same time, he is off to the U.S. to sleuth. Some strong language. 1995. Resurrection Row RC 41611 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Inspector Pitt and his wife, Charlotte, are leaving the theater when a scream from Lady Cantlay summons them. The driver of the cab her husband has hailed is lying dead at their feet. Apparently the person has been dead for several weeks and has been buried and exhumed. The body proves to be that of Lord Augustus Fitzroy-Hammond. But why has someone dug him up? Inspector Pitt is determined to unearth the truth. 1981. Romance: An 87th Precinct Novel RC 41322 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Detective Bert Kling takes a complaint from actress Michelle Cassidy that someone has been threatening to kill her with a knife. Oddly, she is starring in a play called _Romance_ about an actress who is knifed. Three hours later, Kling learns Cassidy has been stabbed. As he tries to determine if the attack is a publicity stunt, he starts a romance of his own. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Rose RC 42707 by Martin Cruz Smith read by John Horton 2 cassettes Set in mid-nineteenth-century Victorian England in the mining town of Wigan, this story involves Jonathan Blair, an American explorer. Blair agrees to help coal baron Bishop Hannay find his daughter's fianc‚, who disappeared on the same day that an explosion in one of Hannay's coal mines killed seventy-six people. Bestseller 1996. The Rotary Club Murder Mystery RC 42961 by Graham Landrum read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes The district governor of the Rotary Club is found shot in his locked hotel room the day he is to give his annual speech in Borderville, Virginia-Tennessee. Because of her success in solving _The Famous DAR Murder Mystery (RC 42097)_, the Rotary Club members offer to pay eighty-eight-year-old Harriet Bushrow's expenses if she'll investigate his death. 1993. Ruffly Speaking: A Dog Lover's Mystery RC 41444 by Susan Conant read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Obsessed with dogs, Holly Winter owns two Alaskan malamutes, writes a column for _Dog's Life_ magazine, and dates her dog's vet. When fellow dog-lover Morris Lamb dies after eating poisonous greens from his garden, a female rector with a hearing dog moves into his house. Interviewing the rector for the magazine, Holly is surprised to learn that the dog has been exhibiting odd behavior in his new house. Some strong language. 1994. Run! RC 42003 by Patricia Wentworth read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Rolls Royce salesman James Elliot is driving a company car when he gets lost in a thick fog. Stopping at a house for help, James is shot at as a young woman urges him to run. After they escape, the woman tells James such an outrageous story that he leaves in disgust. When he meets her again at his cousin's party and then a coworker mistaken for James is killed, James begins to take the woman seriously. Some violence. 1938. Rutland Place RC 40821 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Charlotte is surprised by her mother's distress over the theft of a locket, which surprisingly contains the photo of a man who was not Charlotte's father. Of course Charlotte and her husband, Inspector Thomas Pitt, will help. Then a lady in the neighborhood is poisoned. And more sudden deaths follow. Could it be that elegant Rutland Place holds a terrible secret? 1983. Say No to Murder: A Jenny Cain Mystery RC 42751 by Nancy Pickard read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes A member of the committee on renovating Liberty Harbor, Jenny Cain investigates the murder of the construction foreman to learn why the project is being sabotaged. Although her detective boyfriend is on the case, Jenny urgently seeks her own answers after a second sinister murder. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1985. The Sensational Music Club Mystery RC 43213 by Graham Landrum read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette As the ladies of the Borderville Music Club gather for their annual fashion-show fund-raiser, their emcee, Monica Gaulton, is found murdered. Monica had recently returned and was newly married to a wealthy old man, much to the dismay of his heirs. Now Harriet Gardner Bushrow and her friends from the DAR and the Rotary Club get involved in the case and take turns telling the story. Sequel to _The Rotary Club Murder Mystery (RC 42961)_. 1994. The Seventh Enemy: A Brady Coyne Mystery RC 41800 by William G. Tapply read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Walt Kinnick, a well-known outdoorsman with a television show, is in Boston to testify against an assault weapons ban. After spending the evening with his attorney, Brady Coyne, Kinnick surprises Coyne and angers a gun lobby group by changing his stand on the ban. Kinnick is threatened and then shot, and Coyne learns his own name is seventh on the gun group's enemy list. Strong language and violence. 1995. The Shaman Sings RC 41500 by James D. Doss read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Daisy Perika, a Ute shaman, hears a coyote calling to her, and her old friend Nahum Yaciiti, a shepherd, has seen balls of fire. They both know something bad is going to happen. Then graduate student Priscilla Song is brutally murdered in a lab while working on a room-temperature superconductor. It seems someone else wants credit for her ground-breaking research. Violence and some strong language. 1994. Simisola RC 41923 by Ruth Rendell read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Inspector Reginald Wexford likes to think he is liberal minded. He has no problem consulting a Nigerian physician, Dr. Akande, but his assumptions about race, class, and sex are challenged when Akande asks him to look for the doctor's missing daughter. Wexford not only discovers several dead women, he finds that they are mysteriously linked. Some strong language. 1995. Something the Cat Dragged In RC 42216 by Charlotte MacLeod read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes When Betsy Lomax's cat, Edmund, brings home the toupee of retired professor Herbert Ungley, the tenant in Betsy's downstairs flat, Betsy knows something is amiss. Sure enough, she finds Ungley's body behind the Balaclavian Society clubhouse. The police in the small New England town think it was an accident, but Betsy calls in agriculture professor Peter Shandy, who has solved local crimes in the past. 1983. Something to Kill For RC 38964 by Susan Holtzer read by Sharon Lauve Komorn 2 cassettes Computer consultant and art deco enthusiast Anneke Haagen is doing the garage sale circuit with an antique-dealer friend when they find another circuit regular, Joanna Westlake, slumped in her car. Before she dies, Joanna utters two words: the Jap. Had she found something valuable enough to kill for, the big score that all the dealers dream of? To clear her dealer friends, Anneke uses her business connections with the police force. Strong language. 1994. Special Victims RC 42738 by Nick Gaitano read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Rogue cop Tony Tulio bucks police corruption and the Chicago mob as he stalks the Collector, a contract killer of unwilling organ donors. When Tulio vies with a rich art gallery owner for the favors of a sexy district attorney, he makes a startling break in the case. Strong language and some violence. 1994. StoneDust: A Ben Abbott Novel RC 41599 by Justin Scott read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes As in _Hardscape (RC 38397)_, Ben Abbott's real estate practice in his small Connecticut hometown is interrupted by a mystery. Ben's childhood friend Reg Hopkins is found dead, and the medical examiner declares death by heroin overdose. Reg's ex-wife hires Ben to investigate and prove to the insurance company that Reg was not using drugs. Strong language and some violence. 1995. Stress RC 42752 by Loren D. Estleman read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes It is New Year's Eve 1972 when a Detroit cop moonlighting at a posh party shoots and kills three intruders. On the case is officer Charlie Battle, who knows the department is protecting its own yet doggedly pursues the truth up to the startling courtroom climax. Companion to _Edsel (RC 40817)_. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. Suitable for Framing RC 42171 by Edna Buchanan read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Crime reporter Britt Montero and her photographer friend Lottie are just leaving a Miami shopping mall when they witness a hit-and-run accident that also involves a car theft. It is one of a string of car thefts, but this one leaves a child dead and a mother clinging to life. Britt gets some help from a reluctant gang member but also finds herself accused of a colleague's murder. Strong language and some violence. 1995. A Suitable Vengeance RC 41592 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In this prequel to _A Great Deliverance (RC 28547)_, friends Scotland Yard detective Thomas Lynley (the earl of Asherton) and forensic scientist Simon St. James are both in love with Deborah, the daughter of St. James's servant. When they all visit Lynley's mother's Cornwall estate, the two men set aside their differences to solve two murders. Some strong language and some violence. 1991. Talked to Death RC 42338 by Louise Shaffer read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes In this sequel to _All My Suspects (RC 42337)_, former soap opera producer Angie DaVito is offered a position producing a talk show hosted by Cee Gee. Angie plays amateur sleuth again as vicious pranks point to Grace Shipley, the producer Angie replaced. When Grace is murdered, Angie calls in police detective Teresa O'Hanlon but continues her own snooping with the help of Cee Gee's young daughter. Strong language and some violence. 1995. Tangled Roots RC 41888 by Taffy Cannon read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes When flower-grower Shane Pettigrew is killed, the police arrest his boyhood friend Adam Chandler. Adam's gun was found near the corpse, as was a wrapper from his favorite chewing gum. Adam's pregnant wife, Julie, calls her sister, Nan Robinson of the California bar association. Nan discovers that Adam had motive--he had just learned of an affair between Shane and Julie--but Julie swears he's innocent. Some strong language and some violence. 1995. Temptations RC 39907 by Paul Wilkes read by Dick Jenkins 2 cassettes Joseph lives the experiences he writes books about. This, coupled with discontentment with his lifestyle, leads him to plan an article on monastic life and to stay at a Trappist monastery. Under the guidance of Father Columban, Joseph leads the life of a monk and begins to find peace. At the same time, he learns of other men who fell under Columban's spell with unhappy, possibly even fatal results. 1993. There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 40709 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes P.I. Sharon McCone's friend Carolyn Bui, director of the Refugee Assistant Center, asks Sharon to help investigate strange doings at the Globe Apartment Hotel in San Francisco's Tenderloin area. The neighborhood has been taken over by Vietnamese immigrants trying to make a living and by those who prey on them. Apparently someone wants them to leave, for there has been a murder. Strong language. 1985. The Titian Committee RC 40829 by Iain Pears read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Flavia di Stefano of the Italian National Art Theft Squad is in Venice to investigate the death of fifty-eight-year-old Professor Louise M. Masterson, a member of the six-panel committee cataloging the works of Titian. Naturally the committee members seem likely suspects--until they also start turning up dead. Sequel to _The Raphael Affair (RC 40828)_. 1991. To the Hilt RC 43293 by Dick Francis read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Alexander Kinloch would rather be in Scotland painting, but he is called home to London. His stepfather has had a heart attack after learning that large sums of money have been stolen from the family brewery. It is now up to Alexander to save the business, and his only hope seems to be a horse named Golden Malt. Some strong language. Bestseller 1996. Tomorrow Is Another Day RC 41597 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Scott Dowd 2 cassettes During the filming of _Gone with the Wind_, Toby Peters works on the set security detail. He observes Clark Gable during the removal of the body of a studio extra murdered while garbed in the uniform of a Confederate soldier. The studio keeps the incident quiet, but now, five years later, Gable hires Peters to investigate death threats to himself and the murders of other extras. Some strong language. 1995. The Tree People RC 41498 by Naomi M. Stokes read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes For generations a woman's eyes have watched the great cedar tree growing over the grave of the evil shaman Xulk in a Washington rain forest. For when something happens to the tree, Xulk's evil spirits will be released. Loggers have come, the cedar has been felled, and now an evil wind moves across the land bringing death in its path. It is up to acting tribal sheriff Jordan Tidewater to stop the killings. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. Trial by Fire RC 42599 by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Dallas prosecutor Stella Cataloni finds herself accused not only of setting the fire that killed her parents but also of murdering her accuser and former flame Tom Randall. Stella must overcome the wily efforts of district attorney Holly Oppenheimer--a friend turned adversary--to prove her innocence. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red RC 41383 by Harry Kemelman read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Rabbi Small is happy with his part-time teaching job at a small college until a nasty colleague is killed by a bust of Homer. Some strong language. 1973. Tularosa RC 43385 by Michael McGarrity read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Retired Santa Fe detective Kevin Kerney goes back into action when his former partner's soldier-son disappears. Kerney joins forces with comely army investigator Sara Brannon in the search and makes a tragic discovery that sets them on a perilous trail of smuggling, treason, and murder. Strong language and violence. 1996. Two for the Dough RC 42474 by Janet Evanovich read by Dani Carr 2 cassettes In this sequel to _One for the Money (RC 40224)_, Stephanie Plum continues her new career as a bounty hunter in Trenton, New Jersey. She is after Kenny Mancuso, who skipped bail after shooting his best friend in the knee. Kenny is a relative of cop Joe Morelli, who insists on helping Stephanie with the case. Meanwhile Stephanie and her grandmother, a Dirty Harry fan, attend wakes in a search for stolen caskets. Strong language and some violence. 1996. Voodoo River: An Elvis Cole Novel RC 42635 by Robert Crais read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes California private eye Elvis Cole is hired by television star Jodi Taylor to anonymously track down her birth parents in Louisiana. Taylor claims to want access to her family's medical history, but her attitude and the clues Cole turns up point to something more sinister. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Wall of Brass RC 41228 by Robert Daley read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes When New York police commissioner Harry Chapman is shot and killed while jogging, chief of detectives Bert Farber takes the case. Farber recalls that as a rookie cop Chapman planned to become president by age forty-five and that he had achieved each step on his timetable when he was cut down. Now, if Farber can solve Chapman's murder, he may be named commissioner. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Web RC 41992 by Jonathan Kellerman read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes While their house is rebuilt, child psychologist Alex Delaware, his lover, Robin Castagna, and their dog, Spike, accept an invitation to spend a few months on an island. Their host is aging Dr. Moreland, who wants Alex to help him turn a career's worth of notes into something publishable. But Alex soon suspects there is a more pressing reason he has been summoned. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. The Widows of Broome: An Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery RC 41808 by Arthur W. Upfield read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes The only excuse for the existence of Broome, Australia, is its pearl shell, which now lies maturing and waiting to be picked up. Life in Broome is fairly quiet until two widows are murdered. In a town where everyone knows everyone else's business, residents find it hard to believe that several murders can take place and the murderer not be discovered--until Inspector Bonaparte is called in. 1950. A Wild and Lonely Place: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 41991 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes When the Diplo-Bomber strikes the Azadi consulate, Sharon McCone joins forces with the RKI security agency. She needs their resources, they need her police connections. The reward money is only partial incentive. McCone is committed to protecting the bright and resourceful Habiba, granddaughter of the consul general, who is endangered by family forces as well as by the bomber. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Will of the Tribe: An Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery RC 41809 by Arthur W. Upfield read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette (Reissue) A corpse is discovered in a crater in the Australian bush and there appears to be no clue as to how it got there. Only half-caste Inspector Bonaparte can penetrate the silence of an aboriginal tribe for the needed information. 1962. Windy City Blues: V.I. Warshawski Stories RC 42770 by Sara Paretsky read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Collection of nine stories set in Chicago about the tough female private eye. In "Grace Notes," V.I. relates the history of her family as she tracks down her grandmother's past. Features several characters from other Warshawski mysteries. Some strong language and some violence. 1995. Zia Summer RC 42682 by Rudolfo Anaya read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes The murder of his beautiful cousin haunts Sonny Baca, small-time private investigator. More than a sense of obligation to his Chicano family, his love for Gloria drives him to investigate what looks like a cult sacrifice of her life. The fears and undercurrents around the murder threaten to explode the usually peaceful Albuquerque, with its coexisting Hispanic, Anglo, and Native American cultures. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Occult and Horror Eye Killers RC 42010 by A.A. Carr read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Albuquerque high school student Melissa Roanhorse is approached by a mysterious man named Falke. The next day at school, Melissa fights off teachers concerned with her bizarre behavior and disappears. Teacher Diana Logan seeks out Melissa's Navajo grandfather, Michael, to help her track down Melissa, who has been chosen as the next wife for vampire Falke. Michael must remember tribal methods to combat the evil. Strong language and violence. 1995. A Fate Totally Worse than Death RC 42945 by Paul Fleischman read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette The Huns are a group of very rich students at Cliffside High School. Earlier, three Hun girls arranged the death of an outsider who tried to date a Hun. Now Helga, a new girl, is showing interest in a Hun boy. But as the girls make their plans for Helga, their bodies start aging rapidly. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Holy Terror RC 41540 by Josephine Boyle read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Emily Wakelin is a freelance embroideress who has recently moved into an old Essex cottage with her new husband. One day while sketching the intriguing main house next door, Emily is invited over by the curt owner, Lady Curran. As Emily tours the unused upstairs, she feels a cold hand pulling her. Has she just met her first ghost? 1993. Look for Me by Moonlight RC 42295 by Mary Downing Hahn read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Cynda travels to Maine to live with her father, stepmother, and young half-brother while her mother and stepfather take an extended trip to Italy. At first Cynda is spooked by her father's inn, which is rumored to be haunted, but when handsome poet Vincent Morthanos appears for a long stay, Cynda falls in love. By the time she realizes Vincent is evil, he has already gained power over the entire family. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Memnoch the Devil: The Vampire Chronicles RC 40837 by Anne Rice read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes After killing a wealthy drug dealer, vampire Lestat is shocked when the man's ghost appears and begs him to look after the man's daughter, Dora. Lestat is drawn to televangelist Dora, but he has other problems. Someone has been stalking him, and he has reason to believe it is the devil. Sequel to _The Tale of the Body Thief (RC 35872)_. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Midnight Is a Lonely Place RC 41292 by Barbara Erskine read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes When she splits up with her lover, English biographer Kate Kennedy rents a remote seaside cottage to write in. Her landlord's daughter, Allison Lindsey, has discovered what she thinks is an ancient Roman grave on the beach, and Kate begins having auditory hallucinations associated with the long-dead. Odd happenings escalate until Kate and the Lindseys are fighting for their lives. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Midnight Temptation RC 41706 by Nancy Gideon read by Cecelia Riddett 2 cassettes In the companion novel to _Midnight Kiss (in production)_, seventeen-year-old Nicole is confused by her heightened senses and a growing unusual hunger. Then she sees her beloved father feeding on the blood of a peasant girl and runs off to Paris in horror. There she falls in with a band of young artists who are cared for by attractive Marchand. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Regulators RC 42876 by Richard Bachman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes After autistic six-year-old Seth Garon's family is murdered, he goes to live with relatives in a placid Ohio suburb. Mayhem erupts when the alien Tak, who inhabits Seth's body, emerges to attack the neighborhood with a bizarre force of violent, cartoonish creatures. Companion to _Desperation (RC 43098)_, written under the name Stephen King. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1996. Rulers of Darkness RC 42109 by Steven Spruill read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes When police detective Merrick Chapman sees that a corpse's neck was chewed open, he knows he's dealing with Zane, a centuries-old "hemophage" who needs blood to live. Merrick can't reveal this even to his former lover, hematologist Katie O'Keefe, because Zane is his son. Unlike Zane, Merrick lives humanely and tries to stop other hemophages. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Servant of the Bones RC 43298 by Anne Rice read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Azriel is an educated and wealthy young man living as a captive Hebrew in ancient Babylon. Saved from death by evil priests and sorcerers, he is transformed into a supernatural spirit in human form to carry out their bidding. Azriel battles the dark forces as he embarks on a journey through time and ends up in 1990s Manhattan. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Skeleton Crew RC 42678 by Stephen King read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Stories primarily collected from magazines, written by a master of horror. Includes such tales as "The Jaunt," a science fiction horror hybrid; "The Monkey," a familiar tale of a demonic toy; and "Big Wheels," a humorous and macabre account set in rural Maine. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. Someone Else's Ghost RC 41437 by Margaret Buffie read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Shortly after Jessica's brother, Scotty, dies in a canoe accident, Jessica's father moves her and her distraught mother to a guest ranch he has bought in Alberta. Angry at her father's indifference, Jessica becomes alarmed when her mother announces that Scotty is contacting her. But it's not Scotty who is haunting the ranch. It's young Ian, who lived there at the turn of the century and hated his mother. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. The Trickster RC 42005 by Muriel Gray read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes After a troubled youth, Canadian Indian Sam Hunt has abandoned his tribal ways, married a white woman, and taken a job at a ski resort. But when the malevolent god, the Trickster, takes on animal forms and begins mutilation killings, Sam is forced to draw on his shaman training to avoid being accused of the murders himself. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Political Albuquerque RC 41530 by Rudolfo A. Anaya read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Albuquerque native Abr n Gonz lez learns of his adoption when his biological mother requests his presence at her deathbed. She dies before revealing the identity of Abr n's father, and Abr n becomes consumed with finding him. Meanwhile, the controversial Albuquerque mayoral race is heating up--involving even Abr n, who is exploited by one candidate and seduced by another. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Exclusive RC 42718 by Sandra Brown read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Not known as an outstanding reporter, Barrie Travis is delighted when the first lady offers her an exclusive about her son's crib death. But the president's wife has more than simple grief on her mind, and soon Travis is investigating a complex plot. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Father's Day RC 41431 by John Calvin Batchelor read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Washington, D.C., 2003. President Theodore G. Jay, suffering from depression, had turned over the reigns of government to Vice-President Thomas Edison Garland and checked into the hospital. Now he is better and wants to resume his position. But under the Twenty-fifth Amendment, the vice president can challenge that decision. And that is just what Garland does. Violence and strong language. 1994. The Last Debate RC 41638 by Jim Lehrer read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes When do journalists cross the line between reporting the news and creating it? In this satire by news anchor Jim Lehrer, a panel of journalists decides to use unsubstantiated reports to grill one of the presidential candidates, knowing it will affect the outcome of the election. Lehrer targets the ethics and sensationalism in journalism and politics. Strong language. 1995. The Last Integrationist RC 42965 by Jake Lamar read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes A political tale set in a racially divided America. Conservative U.S. Attorney General Melvin Hutchinson, an African American espousing public executions and other harsh crime measures, is on the verge of being named vice president. But party leaders have a private agenda, and Hutchinson has a potentially explosive secret. Some strong language. 1996. The Last Thing He Wanted RC 43551 by Joan Didion read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette _Washington Post_ reporter Elena McMahon receives a distress call from her father, a dealer in illegal weapons. His dying request is that she deliver a shipment of arms to the contras in Costa Rica. Soon Elena discovers that she is the dupe in an intrigue plotted by her own government. She must take extreme measures to survive. Strong language. 1996. Primary Colors: A Novel of Politics RC 41822 by Anonymous read by Michael Stanton 3 cassettes Parallels Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. When Jack Stanton, a southern governor, makes a run for the presidency, he recruits Henry Burton as his deputy campaign manager. At first Henry sees the opportunity to gain an insider's view of politics as a welcome distraction. But the business of politics soon builds a formidable backdrop to Henry's personal identity crisis. Strong language. Bestseller 1996. Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Mirror Image RC 41739 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes After the cold war, Moscow Minister of the Interior Dogin has lost an election, but he is not about to give up all power: he has a secret command center in St. Petersburg with reconnaissance and surgical strike capabilities. Dogin's group will have a rival operations center to contend with: the Washington, D.C., National Crisis Management Center. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. Psychological Amnesia RC 42145 by Douglas Cooper read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes A contemporary novel exploring the relationship among memory, guilt, and passion. Four hours before he is to be married, a Toronto archival librarian is visited by a stranger, Izzy Darlow, who tells several disconnected stories of his family and of Katie, a young woman in a mental hospital. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Borderliners RC 39943 by Peter Hoeg read by June Carter 2 cassettes The "borderliners" are a trio of residents on probation in a private school in Copenhagen in the 1970s: Peter, who rebels against institutions; his girlfriend, newly orphaned Katarina; and a younger boy, August, who killed his abusive parents. The frightened children realize they are subjects of an experiment and attempt to find out the nature of "the plan." 1994. The Day RC 42903 by Douglas Hobbie read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes The day is Thanksgiving 1991, and Jack and Gwen Fletcher are spending the holiday with her smug, wealthy New England family. Jack seems to be the only one to recollect the suicide of Gwen's sister--Jack's soul mate--just one year earlier. The day's events unfold to reveal a tragic family portrait. Strong language. 1993. The Oath RC 42541 by Frank Peretti read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Biologist Steve Benson arrives in rural Hyde River to investigate his brother's gruesome death, which officials attribute to a rogue bear. But when an old hermit reveals the unspeakable sin that has haunted the town for a century, Steve vows to seek out and confront the evil monster that killed his brother. 1995. When the Music's Over: My Journey into Schizophrenia RC 41799 by Ross David Burke read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes In this young Australian's semi-fictional memoir, fact, fantasy, and delusion mix to reveal the world of schizophrenia. Diagnosed at twenty-one, Burke spent most of his time on drugs, in hospitals, or in jail. At thirty-two, he completed his book and committed suicide, asking his psychology professor to add information about schizophrenia and publish the work. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. You Can't Catch Me RC 42020 by Rosamond Smith read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes A psychological thriller about Tristram Heade, who steps off the train in Philadelphia and unwittingly into the identity of Angus Markham. The hotel staff, his possessions, even a beautiful woman who appears at his door all identify him as the unknown Markham. The woman, Fleur, who is also Zoe, tells a bizarre tale of an abusive husband. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Religious Themes Other books with religious themes can be found in categories such as family, historical fiction, romance, and westerns. The Adversaries: An American Family Portrait, Book 4 RC 41795 by Jack Cavanaugh read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Jeremiah Morgan and Seth Cooper, both preachers, have been friends for years. In fact, their friendship has roots that go back to when their fathers cofounded the Heritage Churches of America. Now their children, Daniel and Sarah, are engaged. But the Civil War keeps them apart, uprooting them from their homes and forcing them to confront a man who is an enemy of both families. Sequel to _The Patriots (RC 41814)_. 1996. Ester Ried's Awakening RC 39927 by Isabella Macdonald Alden read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Although Ester Ried pledged her life to Jesus as a child, somehow in the years since, the joy of that pledge has faded. She is tired of the sameness of her days working in her mother's boarding house and jealous of the carefree lives of the guests and her siblings. Then the Christian cousin who has been corresponding with Ester invites her to New York for her wedding and exposes Ester to a truly religious lifestyle. 1870. A Gathering of Memories RC 41475 by Lori Wick read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Silas Cameron's young wife, Amy, is despairing of ever becoming pregnant when she hears about the five Jackson siblings. Their mother has just died and their father's whereabouts are unknown. Although the oldest, Mandy, is just four years younger than she, Amy wants to take the children in. As she explains to Mandy, "God knew you were just what we needed." Sequel to _The Long Road Home (RC 41474)_. 1991. The Gift RC 41835 by T. Davis Bunn read by Terry Hayes Sales 1 cassette Grace Mendez, middle aged and very devout, has finally given in and entered the hospital to have her hip operated on. While she is recuperating, Leslie Denton, an independent and ambitious young woman, becomes her roommate. Leslie, who broke her ankle on an escalator and just happened to be rescued by Grace's son, at first has no time for Grace and her love for God. But as the two become friends, each finds herself growing in spirituality. 1994. Gloria: A Diary RC 39931 by Joseph F. Girzone read by Anne Mullen 1 cassette Although very popular in school, Gloria often feels she has no one to talk to about her feelings. But then one day Gloria finds that God will listen to her, and does she have questions for him! In her talks with God, Gloria discusses her feelings about God and Jesus, the party she had that got out of control, her schoolwork, and her future. When a knee injury puts her in the hospital, she turns to God for more help. For high school and older readers. 1982. Saint Ben RC 41308 by John Fischer read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Ben Beamering looks like a typical nine-year-old. But on the Sunday his father becomes the new pastor of a church in Pasadena, California, the people wonder about the way Ben seems to stand out from the rest of his family. The congregation, and especially his friend Jonathan, soon realize there is something special about Ben. Prequel to _The Saints' and Angels' Song (RC 41323)_. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. The Saints' and Angels' Song RC 41323 by John Fischer read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Now that his best friend Ben Beamering is dead, Jonathan Liebermann has a great, big, Ben-shaped hole in his heart as he tries to adjust to his loss. When he starts finding messages saying "Ben was here," Jonathan is sure some celestial being is helping him face the world again. Then he meets Donna, an aspiring roller-skate champion. Sequel to _Saint Ben (RC 41308)_. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. The Truest Pleasure RC 42588 by Robert Morgan read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes North Carolina mountains, early twentieth century. Ginny Peace is seventeen when she attends her first Pentecostal revival and has an experience that causes religion to become a major force in her life. Ginny eventually meets and joins Tom Powell in a marriage of convenience: she needs someone to help her care for her father and their land, and Tom wants a farm of his own. But soon Ginny's faith becomes a problem for Tom. Some strong language. 1995. Romance As in a Mirror RC 39928 by Isabella Macdonald Alden read by June Carter 2 cassettes When well-to-do John Stuart King hears a stirring sermon about the treatment of tramps, he decides the only way he can write his planned novel about a tramp is to live as one for a while. After a time on the road, King is hired on by farmer Roger Elliot. Although King is engaged to his cousin, he soon becomes entranced by Elliot's devout schoolteacher daughter, Helen. But she would not approve of his identity sham, despite his good intentions. 1897. The Banishment: Being the First Volume of the Daughters of Mannerling RC 42437 by Marion Chesney read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 1 cassette In Regency England, Isabella, the eldest of six Beverley daughters, is disappointed to have gone through the London season without becoming engaged. The men were bored by her only interest: Mannerling, the family mansion. When her father gambles away the home, the Beverleys, banished to poorer surroundings, all agree Isabella must marry Mannerling's new owner to reclaim their wealth. 1995. Better than Friends RC 41412 by Sally Laity read by Susan Nardone 1 cassette Even though her fianc‚, Ken, will disapprove of her making a decision without him, Callie is thrilled to find a condo for rent near the shop she owns with her friend. But when Callie meets her new neighbor, she is dismayed. Lex was a thorn in her side her entire childhood, teasing her constantly. What Callie doesn't realize is that Lex, who has accepted Jesus, regrets his past behavior. 1994. The Blue and Distant Hills RC 42256 by Judith Saxton read by Corrie James 4 cassettes It is 1947 and Questa Adamson has just returned to her homeland after spending the war years hiding out in Italy. A waif-like seventeen, she has inherited Eagles Court, now just a ruin, in the Shropshire hills. She plans to live there while returning the estate to its former glory. But on her first night, Questa is visited in a dream by a Roman soldier. Some strong language. 1993. Born in Shame RC 41996 by Nora Roberts read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes The Concannon sisters, Maggie and Brianna, _Born in Fire (RC 39873)_ and _Born in Ice (RC 41122)_, finally meet the half-sister they recently discovered. Shannon Bodine, having just learned her true father was an Irishman, accepts the offer to travel to Ireland to learn about her roots. It is there Shannon begins to dream of storms, white horses, and a circle of standing stones. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1996. The Cove RC 42271 by Catherine Coulter read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Someone thinks Sally Brainerd knows who murdered her father. If Sally can just get to Aunt Amabel's house, The Cove, on the Pacific coast, she knows she will be safe. But then, the man she begins to rely on for help turns out to be with the FBI. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Daring Illusion RC 39930 by Christina Cordaire read by Ellen Frost 1 cassette The death of the earl of Winston and his wife leaves their children penniless. To save Castle Winston, the children come up with a plan to rent the castle for the summer, while they fill the roles of servants. Needing at least one older person, they are delighted when their widowed sister-in-law, Rosalind, comes to live with them. But when their tenant arrives, he is none other than Viscount Moreland, whom Rosalind knew a long time ago. 1994. Daring to Dream RC 42829 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Laura Templeton, Kate Powell, and Margo Sullivan are raised as sisters. Laura and her brother Josh are heirs of the Templeton Hotel family. Kate is an orphaned cousin. Margo, the daughter of the housekeeper, becomes a world-famous model until her dreams are shattered. Prequel to _Holding the Dream (RC 44156)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Dark Angel RC 42649 by Mary Balogh read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Jennifer Winwood, twenty, and her cousin Samantha Newman, eighteen, arrive in London for the first time on a late April afternoon at the beginning of the social season. Jenny looks forward to spending time with Lord Lionel Kersey, to whom she has been promised for five years. At their first meeting, Lionel officially asks for her hand, and Jenny accepts. But there are forces in London who have plans to prevent their marriage. 1994. The Deception: Being the Third Volume of the Daughters of Mannerling RC 42439 by Marion Chesney read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes In nineteenth-century England, after their two older sisters fail to regain the family's gambled-away mansion through marriage in _The Banishment (RC 42437)_ and _The Intrigue (RC 42438)_, twins Abigail and Rachel have their chance at winning over the cruel son of Mannerling's current owner. But not if their governess, Miss Trumble, and a lord smitten with Abigail have any say in the matter. 1996. Desert Rain RC 43126 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Holly Shannon North is two women in one body. Holly is an awkward duckling haunted by dreams of Linc McKenzie, a teenage crush. Shannon is a well-known fashion model. Now Holly Shannon North has returned to California, where she grew up. And when her Shannon persona first encounters Linc, sparks fly. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Destiny Mine RC 41761 by Janelle Taylor read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes It is the custom of the Hanueva Indian tribe to make the eldest daughter into a "tiva" if the family has no sons. Thus from the time she is five, Kionee must be hunter and protector for her family. But Kionee is not always comfortable in her role and longs to become a part of the world that has been denied her, especially after she meets Cheyenne warrior Stalking Wolf. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Duke RC 42797 by Catherine Coulter read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Ian Carmichael, Duke of Portmaine, has also just become Earl of Penderleigh and plans to travel to Scotland to visit his recently inherited property. His fianc‚e, Lady Felicity, is less than pleased at his departure during the London season, but Ian relishes the chance to escape. Yet he is unprepared for the people and problems he encounters when he reaches Penderleigh Castle. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1981. Elizabeth's Gift RC 38996 by Donna Davidson read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Nathan Dunbar, young marquess of Hawksley, has been sent by his grandfather to check on a distant relative, sixteen-year-old Elizabeth Wydner. Shocked when Elizabeth proves she is psychic and frightened for her safety when she describes a murderer, Nathan sends her to hide in Scotland. A few years later, much to Nathan's dismay, a grown Elizabeth tracks Nathan down to help him uncover that same murderer. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. The Empty House RC 41478 by Rosamunde Pilcher read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Three months after her husband's accidental death, Virginia Keile reluctantly leaves her children with her mother-in-law and their nanny and takes a vacation in Cornwall. There she encounters Eustace Philips, a farmer she had fallen in love with at seventeen. As Eustace chides her into taking control of her life, the two untangle the reasons they drifted apart years before. 1973. Enchanted RC 41747 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Simon the Loyal, having once been deeply hurt, vows never to love again. Ariane, too, has been brutally betrayed by the man who was to be her husband. Now she is married to Simon, whose blood was stirred by his first sight of her. They have wed to bring peace to the land, but can they find peace for themselves? Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Fireblossom RC 41616 by Cynthia Wright read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes 1876. Madeleine Avery and her family have left Philadelphia and come to Deadwood, a mining camp in the Black Hills, to be with her father. Also new in town is Daniel Matthews, who is trying to forget his failure to prevent Custer's attack on the Indians. When Madeleine learns she has an Indian half-sister, she and Daniel set out to locate Sun Smile and find romance along the way. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Fires of Winter RC 41831 by Johanna Lindsey read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Lady Brenna of Wales hates the Vikings, and she cannot understand why her father has promised her to Garrick Haardrad, son of a Viking chieftain. But she loves her father and will do his bidding. However, when Garrick's father arrives to claim Brenna for his son, he comes with only vengeance on his mind. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1980. Fortune's Folly RC 39921 by Margaret Summerville read by June Carter 2 cassettes On the morning of his death, Sir Humphrey Maitland has his jeweler deliver an emerald necklace to a Miss M. from "her Lancelot." The necklace is received by Miss Pandora Marsh, who, regardless of the enclosed note, knows nothing of Lancelot. That delivery sets in motion a chain of events that forever change the life of Pandora and her aristocratic but genteelly impoverished family. 1994. Heaven's Price RC 41698 by Sandra Brown read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Dancer Blair Simpson has come to a small town on Long Island for six months to recuperate from severe knee damage. Her friend Pam has acquired a garage apartment for Blair behind the home of Sean Garrett, a local contractor. Blair first meets Sean when she mistakes him for the masseur she requested. Blair's life has always centered around dancing, but Sean makes her question her future. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1983. The Hellion RC 41850 by LaVyrle Spencer read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Tommy Lee Gentry is known as a hell-raiser in his hometown of Russellville, Alabama. He has been married three times, drives fast cars, drinks, and almost always has a woman with him. He has never been happy, but there is a chance for things to change. Rachel, his childhood sweetheart, is free again. Descriptions of sex. 1984. Hidden Fires RC 41863 by Sandra Brown read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Lauren Holbrook, daughter of a preacher, leaves her North Carolina home and comes to Texas to work for Ben Lockett. But when she arrives, she learns that Ben died that very morning. Now what is she to do? When Ben's wife, Olivia, asks Lauren to enter an in-name-only marriage with son Jared, Lauren agrees but suspects the motives behind the request. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1982. Hour of the Rose RC 41752 by Christina Skye read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Nicholas Draycott has asked his long-time friend Michael Burke to help locate an urn full of microfilm buried on Nicholas's English estate. Also searching for the urn is American archaeologist Kelly Hamilton, who has second sight. But others also want the urn, and Michael and Kelly soon find themselves involved with the Draycott Abbey ghosts and entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Intrigue: Being the Second Volume of the Daughters of Mannerling RC 42438 by Marion Chesney read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 1 cassette Sequel to _The Banishment (RC 42437)_. In nineteenth-century England, the remaining five Beverley sisters continue to pine for the Mannerling mansion their father lost gambling. Daughter Jessica decides to accomplish what her older sister failed to do: marry the new owner. Meanwhile, Lord Beverley's death leaves enough money for a governess, and mysterious Miss Trumble enters the girls' lives. 1995. Lakota Surrender RC 42281 by Karen Kay read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes When Kristina Bogard was young, her Indian nanny had a dream that Kristina would someday live with an Indian tribe. Kristina has since had visions of an Indian brave. Now a young woman in 1833, Kristina is thrilled to be joining her cavalry officer father at a Kansas fort. Meanwhile the man in her visions, Lakota brave Tahiska, learns his father was murdered and heads for the fort to find the killers. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1994. The Latimore Bride RC 38970 by Emma Goldrick read by Jeanne Evans 1 cassette Mattie Latimore, an engineer who has studied Arabic, has arrived in Khartoum to find out why railroad repairs are three months behind schedule. She has come instead of her father, who is recovering from flu. Ryan Quinn, in charge of the project, is none too happy to have a woman checking up on him. And, worst of all, Ryan and Mattie must pretend to be married in order to negotiate with the Masakin tribe. Harlequin novel. 1988. Lion's Bride RC 41864 by Iris Johansen read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In 1188 Thea, embroiderer and slave at the House of Nicholas in Constantinople, runs away rather than be sold to a merchant. She is rescued in the Syrian desert by a surly Scot. Lord Ware is being hunted himself by the Knights Templar, an order of warrior monks that he used to belong to. As Thea recovers in Ware's castle, he struggles with his desire for her in the face of his probable death. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. The Long Road Home RC 41474 by Lori Wick read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Paul Cameron and Abby Finlayson have each suffered the loss of a spouse after a brief marriage. Neither can understand how God allowed this to happen. In despair, Paul deserts his position as preacher and flees to a logging camp, where he is seriously injured. Abby, a nurse, helps Paul back to health. Perhaps God plans for them to be together. Sequel to _A Song for Silas (RC 41473)_. 1990. Love in Another Town RC 41784 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Work in amateur theater brings the lighting man, Jake Cantrell, and the set designer, Maggie Sorrell, together. He has moved to this small Connecticut town after separating from the ever-unhappy Amy. Maggie has come here after her divorce and started her own interior design business. Because he is fifteen years younger, they try to ignore their attraction to each other until it becomes clear they are soul mates. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Loveable Katie Lovewell RC 41741 by Emma Goldrick read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Nine months after her father's death, Katie Lovewell's life is falling apart. Her father had gambled away her inheritance, and she is in danger of losing her Virginia estate. Plus, she has just learned that her fiance has been using her house to store drugs! To the rescue come a Washington lawyer and his precocious little girl. A Harlequin novel. Some strong language. 1991. Malice RC 42274 by Danielle Steel read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes At twenty-one, Grace Adams has endured rape, a prison sentence for killing her father, a sleazy probation officer, and harassment by an equally sleazy photographer. Now she is working for a New York law firm and trying to put the past behind her. But some people have a different idea. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. The Mandarin of Mayfair: Tales of the Jewelled Men, Volume 6 RC 42299 by Patricia Veryan read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Katrina Falcon is in love with Jamie Morris, a member of Rossiter's Preservers--a group trying to put an end to the League of Jewelled Men. Katrina's brother, August, also a member of the group, makes no secret of his dislike for Jamie. But dislikes must be put aside as the Preservers unite to prevent the League's overthrow of King George II. Sequel to _Never Doubt I Love (RC 40818)_. 1995. Marrying Stone RC 41958 by Pamela Morsi read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In 1902 Meggie Best lives with her father and her brother, Simple Jesse, on their farm outside the Ozark town of Marrying Stone. When J. Monroe Farley (Roe) arrives one day with a Harvard fellowship to study mountain music, Meggie thinks he is her fairytale prince. After Roe sets her straight, Meggie is distraught to learn that her father and brother have invited him to stay with them for the summer. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Maybe This Time RC 41896 by Barbara Bretton read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Television personality Christine Cannon, divorced from Joe McMurphy for six years, is surprised when he and his new wife turn up on her doorstep asking for help. Joe has married the daughter of a king in order to get her out of her country. But Joe is not prepared for the problems created by a new wife, especially one who is pregnant. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Montana Sky RC 42321 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Jack Mercy's youngest daughter expects to inherit the ranch she has spent her life on. But when the will is read, Willa and the two sisters she has never met--they had different mothers--learn the ranch was left to all three of them, with stipulations. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Morning, Noon, and Night RC 40836 by Sidney Sheldon read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Harry Stanford knows he is being followed; he even knows who is behind it and why. But in a few short days, Stanford has drowned and his children are haggling over his estate. There is Tyler, a gay circuit court judge; Woody, a polo-playboy junkie; and Kendall, a fashion designer with a shadowy past. Then comes Julia, an executive secretary, who claims to be Stanford's long-lost illegitimate daughter. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. The Notebook RC 43180 by Nicholas Sparks read by Robert Sams 1 cassette An elderly man reads from a notebook to his wife, who has Alzheimer's disease. Gradually he unfolds the story of a couple who fell in love the summer after high school and were reunited by a fluke fourteen years later. But will his wife recognize her own story? Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Notorious RC 42793 by Janet Dailey read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Eden Rossiter is struggling to hold on to Spur Ranch, just north of Friendly, Nevada. Her neighbor wants the ranch as retribution for the death of his brother, a death for which he blames Rossiter. She finds an ally in a newcomer who develops an interest in more than just saving her ranch. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. One and Only RC 41776 by Barbara Bretton read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Isabelle, the second princess of Perreault, is shocked when her lover, family friend Eric Malraux, asks for her older sister's hand. Isabelle flees to her aunt in New York, where she runs into brash American businessman Daniel Bronson, who had irritated her in Perreault by predicting Malraux's behavior. She must prove to him that she is an independent woman of the 1990s. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Only Love RC 41742 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Passing through Echo Basin, wanderer Whip Moran is attracted to Shannon Conner. Shannon lives in a remote cabin with bounty hunter Silent John. What Whip and the townsfolk don't know is that Silent John is Shannon's great-uncle, not her husband, and he has been gone for many seasons. Shannon is running out of supplies but resists taking help from men who want sex in return. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Orchids and Diamonds RC 42075 by Rosalind Laker read by Cecelia Riddett 2 cassettes Having finished her schooling, Juliette Cladel returns to Paris to become a designer for her sister Denise, owner of the House of Landelle. She falls in love with Count Nikolai Karasvin, but fate is not kind to Juliette and Nikolai. Each is forced into a loveless marriage, and Juliette leaves Paris to work for Fortuny in Italy before fate once more steps in. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Paradise Wild RC 41824 by Johanna Lindsey read by Miranda Daniloff 3 cassettes Corrine Barrows is an independent young woman determined to have her way in everything. She is anxious to get married, since that is the only way she can control her inheritance before she is twenty-one. But she must marry a man of whom her father approves. Finally Corrine believes she has everything worked out to her advantage. Then Jared Burkett from Hawaii awakens her passions only to humiliate her. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1981. Passion's Promise RC 41497 by Danielle Steel read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Kezia St. Martin's parents were of British nobility and American aristocracy, and Kezia is one of the fifty wealthiest women in the world. She studies journalism, but her fame makes it impossible for her to work until she begins to use aliases. She keeps her double life completely secret until one of her "identities" is assigned to interview prison reformer Lucas Johns and she falls in love. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1976. A Place Called Home RC 41472 by Lori Wick read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes In 1887, when nineteen-year-old Christine Bennett's grandfather dies, she receives a startling note from his associate informing her she is in danger and should leave town. Arriving in Baxter, Christine is robbed and stabbed. After the town doctor, Mark Cameron, arranges for her to live with his grandmother, the Cameron family brings God into Christine's life. As her past catches up with her, Christine falls in love. 1990. The Protection of Love RC 42559 by Barbara Cartland read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In 1887 after her parents die, Meta Lindley is very bored and lonely at her family home in the English countryside. Her brother, who, like their father, has gone on secret missions for the queen, has a suggestion. A minor Russian prince and his sister are arriving in England. To determine if the prince is a spy, Meta, fluent in Russian, can volunteer to teach the sister English while renting them the Lindley home. 1995. A Regency Valentine RC 42187 by Mary Balogh and others read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Mary Balogh's _Golden Rose_ features a masked Valentine's Day ball at Bath. Gentlemen are to send anonymous valentines to the ladies they want to meet at the dance. Katherine Kingsley, Emma Lange, Patricia Rice, and Joan Wolf contribute four other regency valentine romance novellas: _The Secret Benefactor_, _Lady Valentine's Scheme_, _Fathers and Daughters_, and _The Antagonists_. 1991. Running from Russia RC 42301 by Barbara Cartland read by Terry Hayes Sales 1 cassette English diplomat Viscount Bredon has just finished meeting with the Tsar of Russia and is leaving by train. Alone in his compartment, Bredon is shocked to find a young Russian princess a stowaway in his luggage. The daughter of an Englishwoman, the princess is fleeing the Tsar, who plans to marry her off in an attempt to take control of India. Dismayed at being lied to by the Tsar, Bredon realizes he has no choice but to help the princess. 1995. Scandal RC 41659 by Amanda Quick read by Susan Nardone 3 cassettes At twenty-four Emily Faringdon keeps her gambling father and brothers from bankruptcy with her shrewd investment skills. Her hopes for romance were dashed five years ago with a failed elopement. But now she is being wooed by the earl of Blade, who doesn't appear to mind that she is a ruined woman or that she has red hair and wears spectacles. Then she learns of his ulterior motive. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1991. The Silent Suitor RC 38992 by Elisabeth Fairchild read by June Carter 2 cassettes Miss Sarah Wilkes Lyndle's mother died from a feverish malaise when Sarah was still quite young. That same fever took away Sarah's sight. Now, at twenty-four, Sarah has left her sheltered country life behind and come to London for the first time. Lady Castleford, who happens to have a son known as the "Beast" and a handsome nephew known as "Beauty," has agreed to introduce Sarah at Almack's. 1994. Slow Heat in Heaven RC 42150 by Sandra Brown read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes When Cotton Crandall has a heart attack, his adopted daughter Schyler returns to Heaven, Louisiana, for the first time since her sister (also adopted) stole her fianc‚ six years ago. Schyler is surprised to find Cajun Cash Boudreaux, who grew up on the estate, is still there; shocked at her strong attraction to him; and unsettled by what he tells her about the family business. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1988. Snow in April RC 42485 by Rosamunde Pilcher read by George Holmes 1 cassette Caroline Cliburn is supposed to be married in a few days. But first she and her brother Jody are determined to find their vanished brother Angus, who is working in Scotland. They expect to be gone for only a few days, but when a spring snowstorm hits and they have a car accident, they end up at the home of Oliver Cairney, a charming bachelor. 1972. A Song for Silas RC 41473 by Lori Wick read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Wisconsin, 1889. Life has not been kind to Amy Nolan lately. Four years ago her mother died, and several months ago her fianc‚ ended their engagement. Now Amy's father, Grant, has broken his leg just as planting season begins. In answer to their prayers, Silas Cameron, who helped them when Mrs. Grant died, has come to their aid again. But soon the brotherly feeling that Amy and Silas had before begins to change. Sequel to _A Place Called Home (RC 41472)_. 1990. Spirit of Love RC 41727 by Emma Goldrick read by Cecelia Riddett 1 cassette At twenty-seven, nurse Emily Sturtevant has been a widow for four years. She deeply misses Rob, her husband, and converses regularly with his spirit. When injured Brad Colson moves in next door, Rob's ghost tells Emily to help her new neighbor and to try to find happiness. But the gruff, wealthy Colson is not an easy man to deal with. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Spring Collection RC 42040 by Judith Krantz read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Ex-model Justine Loring now has her own modeling agency, and three of her models have just been chosen to star in the first showing of clothes by new designer Marco Lombardi. Lombardi is backed by Jacques Necker, the father Justine has never met. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Stardust and Shadows RC 41702 by Janelle Taylor read by Ilona Dulaski 4 cassettes In this sequel to _Moondust and Madness (RC 41701)_, earthling Jana Greyson has fallen in love with her captor, starship commander Varian Saar, who has confessed his love and proposed marriage. But Jana awakens to find she is the wife of Varian's nemesis and half-brother Ryker--or is he Varian pretending to be Ryker? Prequel to _Starlight and Splendor (RC 41703)_. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Summer Storms RC 41505 by Emma Goldrick read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Phil Atmor, president of Atmor Fisheries, has a problem. Phil lives on a small island because of his miniature pig, Sam. But now Phil and Sam have a neighbor, violinist Charlotte "Charlie" MacEnnaly. Charlie has a temper and complains about everything, especially Sam. During a squabble, Charlie breaks a finger. Can she let Phil help her while it mends? Some strong language. 1991. Swan Road RC 42907 by Rebecca Brandewyne read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Princess Rhowenna of Usk awakens many times from a nightmare in which her beloved is slain by a warrior who arrives on a red-sailed ship. But she is afraid to tell anyone, lest they think her a witch. Now, standing at the cliff's edge, Rhowenna knows her destiny has arrived. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Tea Planter's Bride RC 41879 by Rosemary Rogers read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Born to a gypsy dancer and an Englishman, Celia Penmaris is living with her late father's bishop cousin and his wife, Gertrude, in England. In 1892, Gertrude is shocked to learn that Celia's father's will stipulates that Celia be turned over to her aunt Willie. Celia is to come out in society, and Willie has just the escort for her: her stepson Grant Hamilton. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. That Camden Summer RC 42049 by LaVyrle Spencer read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes In the early 1900s, divorcee Roberta Jewett, returning to her childhood home in Maine with her three daughters, is talked about and shunned by the community. Even Roberta's mother is ashamed of her. Then Roberta develops a friendship with the man repairing her home, and the neighbors are up in arms. Bestseller 1996. Three Complete Novels: _Lights, Laughter, and a Lady_, _Love in the Moon_, _Bride to the King_ RC 42057 by Barbara Cartland read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes In the first novel, Minella Clinton-Wood seeks the help of a childhood friend when she is left destitute by her father's debts. In _Love in the Moon_, Lady Lang has plans to avenge her mother's ostracism from her family by teaching her grandparents a lesson. In _Bride to the King_, Zosina is married to a king by prearrangement, but falls in love with the king's regent. 1981. Trail of Secrets RC 41912 by Eileen Goudge read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Years after Ellie's baby is stolen from her, her grief is compounded by infertility and a series of failed adoptions. When another adoption possibility arises, Ellie risks more heartbreak and even losing her husband to try again. What she doesn't realize is that the birth mother is her own long-lost daughter. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. True Betrayals RC 41762 by Nora Roberts read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes The day she receives her divorce decree, Kelsey Byden, twenty-six, gets a startling letter. It is from the mother she had been told died when Kelsey was a toddler. Naomi Chadwick had been sent to prison for killing a man and didn't want young Kelsey to know. Kelsey agrees to visit Naomi at her Virginia horse farm but must fight an attraction to the man she believes is her mother's lover. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Tyrant RC 42179 by Patricia Veryan read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes In England in 1746, Miss Phoebe Ramsey is at a party in her parents' home when her brother asks for her help with an injured Jacobite. Although shocked that Sinclair is putting his family in jeopardy by aiding a rebel, Phoebe agrees to summon the injured man's friend from the party. He is Meredith Carruthers, known as the Tyrant. To disguise what they are doing, Phoebe and Meredith reluctantly pretend to be engaged. Some strong language. 1987. Until Forever RC 42128 by Johanna Lindsey read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes History professor Roseleen White is trying to get her exam papers graded before she leaves for a long weekend trip, but the package sitting beside her desk is tempting her to open it. Inside is the sword known as Blooddrinker's Curse, which she has gone to great lengths to obtain. Quite a surprise awaits Roseleen when she does open the box. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. The Valentine Legacy RC 42422 by Catherine Coulter read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Tomboy Jessie Warfield and James Wyndham often compete in horse races in 1820s Baltimore, Maryland. James speaks of his English cousins, Marcus and "Duchess" Wyndham, so when Jessie must flee the country, she turns to them for help. James follows Jessie to England and finds her transformed into a lady--just the beginning of his problems. Sequel to _The Nightingale Legacy (RC 40514)_. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. A Woman by Design RC 42363 by Frances Kennett read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes When her marriage proves disastrous after the birth of her daughter, Alice defies nineteenth-century convention and seeks a divorce. To support herself, she develops a talent for designing elegant dresses for women of the class to which she had belonged. As her business and reputation grow, she feels fulfilled, except that she cannot marry the man she truly loves. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1987. A Woman Possessed RC 38033 by Malcolm Macdonald read by Jennifer Mendenhall 4 cassettes Laura had loved Maurice Petifer and wanted to marry him, but her parents refused because he did not have a promising future. Now in 1902 Cornwall, Laura is the wife of Giles Curnow and the mother of five children, and she is quite content with her life. Then Maurice returns from South Africa, rich and still single. There will be some interesting pairings before life settles down again. Sequel to _A Woman Alone (RC 34840)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1992. Science Fiction Across the Sea of Suns RC 41574 by Gregory Benford read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes In the mid twenty-first century, Nigel Walmsley leads the first human interstellar mission to contact an alien civilization and to learn about a terrible peril that threatens the galaxy. Even as this mission is carried out, Earth's oceans are infested with dangerous alien life forms that disrupt ocean-going travel and commerce. Second novel of the Galactic Center series, sequel to _In the Ocean of Night (RC 41573)_. Some strong language. 1984. Alien Plot RC 42163 by Piers Anthony read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Collection of seventeen science fiction and fantasy stories, seven of which appear here for the first time. The title story deals with a man sent on a mission to a magical world in another dimension where he finds a long-wanted home. Anthony's disdain for editors and publishers is a recurring theme in many of the story introductions as well as in his satirical story "Nonent." His essay "Think of the Reader" rounds out the collection. 1992. Ambush at Corellia: Star Wars Corellian Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 41492 by Roger MacBride Allen read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes After a long absence, Han Solo returns to Corellia, his home world, with his family and his constant companion, Chewbacca. He finds that things have changed for the worse. The three native races of the sector are on the brink of a civil war. To make matters worse, Corellia is cut off from the rest of the galaxy, and Han cannot contact his friend Luke Skywalker for help. Prequel to _Assault at Selonia (RC 42545)_. 1995. Antimatter RC 42177 by John Vornholt read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Commander Benjamin Sisko and Major Kira Nerys are overlooking the construction site of the starship _Hannibal_ when an explosion rocks the area. Apparently the tanker _Phoenix_, loaded with antimatter that will power the new ship, has been hijacked. With the economy of Bajor at stake, Sisko and his aides must infiltrate the group of hijackers to reclaim the antimatter. A Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel. Some violence. 1994. Arachne RC 42778 by Lisa Mason read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Far above the town of post-quake San Francisco, bionic professionals make instant psychic transactions in telespace. When hallucinations and blackouts threaten Carly Nolan's promising law career, she is pressured to undergo psychic surgery at the hands of a fiend who steals human souls. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1990. Archangel RC 42053 by Michael Conner read by John Stratton 2 cassettes An alternate history novel depicting a world of the late 1920s after a devastating plague has killed a great number of white people while leaving blacks unaffected. White reporter Danny Constantine and black cop Dooley Willson investigate a weird series of vampire-like murders and discover a diabolical connection to a mysterious radio broadcaster and a brilliant physician working on a cure for the plague. Violence and strong language. 1995. Assault at Selonia: Star Wars Corellian Trilogy, Book 2 RC 42545 by Roger MacBride Allen read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes The corrupt Human League, led by Thrackan Sal-Solo, the evil cousin of Han Solo, has revolted against the New Republic and taken over the planet Corellia. Han Solo, who has been imprisoned by his cousin, joins forces with an alien Selonian in a bid to escape to the planet Selonia and warn Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Lando Calrissian of Thrackan's plan to seize control of the galaxy. Sequel to _Ambush at Corellia (RC 41492)_. 1995. _Bloodchild_ and Other Stories RC 42749 by Octavia E. Butler read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette Short works by the author of _Parable of the Sower (RC 39777)_. The title story, winner of the Hugo and Nebula awards for science fiction, tells of a horrified man, who, because of love, agrees to carry the devouring eggs and larvae of an extraterrestrial being. The collection includes three other science fiction pieces, a general short story, and two essays. The author, known for her feminist and racial themes, gives tips on getting published. 1995. Bone Dance RC 41768 by Emma Bull read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes In a post-nuclear-holocaust America, teenager Sparrow makes a precarious living by dealing in preholocaust movies and CDs. Although survival in this shattered and pitiless future is difficult, Sparrow has the help of new friends. But then he gets caught up in the horrors of a struggle between two Horsemen, the last survivors of a group of powerful telepaths. Violence and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1991. Children of the Jedi RC 41510 by Barbara Hambly read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes After an old friend tries to murder Han Solo on the jungle world of Ithor, Luke Skywalker sets out for a distant star system to learn the reason for the assassination attempt. Meanwhile Han Solo and Princess Leia investigate the rumor of a lost enclave of Jedi children on the isolated world of Belsavis and come up against an old evil from the days of the Empire. A Star Wars novel. Bestseller 1995. Conquerors' Pride RC 42756 by Timothy Zahn read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes After a long period of interstellar peace, an eight-ship Peacekeeper task force is attacked and destroyed. When a high-ranking statesman discovers that his son is the sole survivor of the battle, he recruits Adam Quinn of the elite Copperheads to mobilize his team of fighter pilots for the rescue. 1994. The Death of Sleep RC 41102 by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Lunzie Mespil accepts a job on a remote mining station, leaving her daughter behind for what she believes will be a two-year assignment. But en route to her job, the space liner on which she is a passenger is destroyed by space pirates. Although she escapes in a lifeboat, Lunzie spends ninety years in cryogenic stasis awaiting rescue. Sequel to _Sassinak (RC 41101)_. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990. The Diamond Age RC 41956 by Neal Stephenson read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Mid-twenty-first-century Shanghai is home to myriad social tribes, including a neo-Victorian upper class that maintains its power through information technology. When young Nell gets a stolen educational computer designed by a neo-Victorian engineer, she is introduced to a magical realm and goes on a quest that will have far-reaching effects for her own life and the future of her world. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Earthborn: Homecoming, Volume 5 RC 41188 by Orson Scott Card read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Five hundred years after reaching Earth, the descendants of Nafai have repopulated it, while Shedemei, the only survivor of the original travelers, remains in orbit with the ailing Oversoul computer. As the humans try to get along with two other intelligent races that evolved during humanity's absence, Shedemei continues to search for the Keeper of Earth. Sequel to _Earthfall (RC 41167)_. 1995. The Engines of God RC 41883 by Jack McDevitt read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Early in the twenty-third century, young Priscilla "Hutch" Hutchins serves as a space pilot for a team of archaeologists investigating a long-extinct galactic civilization. Marvelling at the monuments left on distant planets, Hutch and her colleagues confront the natural hazards of new worlds and stay one step ahead of human colonizers, as the archaeologists unravel a secret that may be the key to human survival. Some strong language. 1994. Four Ways to Forgiveness RC 42690 by Ursula K. Le Guin read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Four interconnected novellas that all take place on the twin planets Werel, a slave-owning oligarchy, and Yeowe, Werel's subjugated colony, which eventually rebels and wins independence. The protagonist of _A Woman's Liberation_ is a former slave, who escapes one kind of servitude only to discover its existence in another form. Some descriptions of sex. 1995. Freedom's Landing RC 42013 by Anne McCaffrey read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes When huge spaceships appear above the cities of Earth, Kris Bjornsen is one of the many humans captured and forced into slavery by the Catteni aliens. But she is able to regain a semblance of freedom when her Catteni overlords send her and other slaves to a newly discovered world to see if it can be settled. With the help of an exiled Catteni aristocrat, she is determined to make a new home for herself. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Furies RC 41695 by Suzy McKee Charnas read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Alldera leads a band of free fems back to Holdfast to conquer her male former masters. She finds that most of the men have killed off one another and that the greatest enemy she now faces is dissension among her fellow fems. Alldera must now learn how to apply her skills to secure a new and just future for both genders. Sequel to _"Walk to the End of the World" and "Motherlines" (RC 41694)_. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Furious Gulf RC 42137 by Gregory Benford read by John Polk 3 cassettes Pursued by the hostile "mechs," Captain Killeen leads the last remnants of humanity toward the center of the galaxy where, he believes, his people can find a fabled safe haven. But Killeen's obsessive search and bizarre actions alienate his people, and even his son, Toby, begins to doubt Killeen's sanity. Fifth novel of the Galactic Center series. Sequel to _Tides of Light (RC 30088)_. 1994. Generation Warriors RC 41103 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Fleet Commander Sassinak leads a motley team of allies, both lightweights and heavyworlders, in pursuit of the planet pirates who enslaved her as a child. But Sassinak's passionate vendetta, her reluctance to follow orders, and her investigations of the super rich may generate more trouble than she and her friends can handle. Sequel to _The Death of Sleep (RC 41102)_. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Green Mars RC 42050 by Kim Stanley Robinson read by John Stratton 5 cassettes At the beginning of the twenty-second century, the face of Mars is changing as efforts to terraform make the planet more liveable for human colonizers. But the people of Mars are a diverse and passionate lot ranging from the radical, environmental Reds to recent emigrants from Earth, all of whom must manage to put aside their differences to attain planetary independence. Sequel to _Red Mars (RC 36318)_. Some strong language. 1994. Half the Day Is Night RC 41754 by Maureen F. McHugh read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes War veteran David Dai comes to the undersea city of Julia to work as bodyguard for Mayla Ling, a high-powered banker. David saves Mayla from terrorists, but he himself comes under suspicion by the police. He hides out in the impoverished lower levels of the city, and both he and Mayla end up looking for a way to escape the enclosed city and reach the surface. Strong language. 1994. Heavy Weather RC 42068 by Bruce Sterling read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes In the year 2031, the cumulative effects of global pollution and ecological breakdown have distorted weather patterns. A disparate group of tornado freaks calling themselves the Storm Troupe track a series of ever bigger killer tornadoes across the Texas plains. As they wait to "bear witness" to "the big one," they not only face danger, but must overcome their own personal conflicts to keep their band together. Strong language. 1994. I Will Fear No Evil RC 42857 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes (Reissue) Aged Johann Sebastian Bach Smith has his brain transplanted into a new body. The operation is a huge success, but he is no longer Sebastian. He is now fused with the very vocal personality of his beautiful secretary Eunice. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1970. Idoru RC 42981 by William Gibson read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes In near-future Tokyo, Colin Laney is hired to sleuth the pending marriage of pop-singer Rez to an "idoru," or hologram image. Laney uses his unique talent to discern patterns within vast sets of "nodal points" and encounters smugglers, the Russian Mafia, and high-tech intrigue. Strong language and violence. 1996. In the Ocean of Night RC 41573 by Gregory Benford read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes In the early twenty-first century, as humans are beginning to explore the solar system, astronaut Nigel Walmsley discovers an alien spaceship while on a mission to the asteroid Icarus. His discovery sets off a chain of events that will irrevocably change his life and propel humankind to a destiny among the stars. First novel of the Galactic Center series, prequel to _Across the Sea of Suns (RC 41574)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1972. Invader RC 42111 by C.J. Cherryh read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes Two hundred years ago the starship _Phoenix_ left a colony on the world of the atevi. Now the human colony lives in an uneasy peace with the humanoid atevi, and Bren Cameron, the only human allowed to come into contact with them, strives for continued peace between two entirely different cultures. But stability is threatened when the _Phoenix_ returns to the planet. Sequel to _Foreigner (RC 39135)_. Some strong language. 1995. The Jericho Iteration RC 41859 by Allen Steele read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes A year after an earthquake has devastated the Midwest, reporter and computer hack Gerry Rosen attempts to put his life back together amid the ruins of his native St. Louis. After the federal government establishes martial law in the city, Rosen puts himself in danger when he uncovers information about a government conspiracy and a powerful secret weapon that threatens the country's safety. Strong language. 1994. Kaleidoscope Century RC 42178 by John Barnes read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Joshua Ali Quare wakes up on Mars in the year 2109 with no memories. His only connections with the past are computer messages he apparently left to himself. As he pieces his history together, he learns some very unpleasant things about himself and the world during his long lifetime. Soldier, criminal, assassin, and spy appear to be some of his previous occupations. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Man in the High Castle RC 38995 by Philip K. Dick read by June Carter 2 cassettes This 1963 Hugo Award winner portrays an alternate history. The Axis powers have won World War II and jointly occupy the United States. A German faction attempts to warn the Japanese about an impending nuclear attack. The _I Ching_ is used not only in the plotting of this story, but also within the story, as the basis of a "subversive" alternate history written by a German author. Some strong language. 1962. Metropolitan RC 42033 by Walter Jon Williams read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Aiah's world consists of one immense, globe-spanning city where geomantic relationships create an invaluable energy called plasm. A powerful elite controls this energy, while the majority of inhabitants live in a disenfranchised, hierarchical society. When Aiah discovers an untapped source of plasm, she knows it can lead to wealth, but she ends up in the service of an idealist rebel who converts her to his cause. Some strong language. 1995. A Miracle of Rare Design: A Tragedy of Transcendence RC 41588 by Mike Resnick read by John Polk 2 cassettes Working to open up new worlds for the human Republic, Xavier Lennox explores alien cultures by surgically altering his body to resemble the aliens that he infiltrates. On the planet Medina, he takes on the form of the native "Firefly" people to persuade them to accept human mining corporations. But on each subsequent mission, he finds it more difficult to return to being human. Some strong language. 1994. Modern Classic Short Novels of Science Fiction RC 42174 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes Thirteen stories published between 1958 and 1991 by contemporary science fiction authors. Includes "The Miracle Workers" by Jack Vance, "The Longest Voyage" by Poul Anderson, "On the Storm Planet" by Cordwainer Smith, "The Star Pit" by Samuel R. Delany, and "Souls" by Joanna Russ. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1994. Moondust and Madness RC 41701 by Janelle Taylor read by Ilona Dulaski 4 cassettes Young Texas heiress and medical researcher Jana Greyson is kidnapped by aliens. Commander Varian Saar is from a galaxy where many females have been made sterile by a plague. His and other starships abduct alien women for mates. Varian plans to use Jana in a plot against his nemesis, but he is very attracted to her himself. Prequel to _Stardust and Shadows (RC 41702)_. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1986. Mother of Storms RC 41152 by John Barnes read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes The near-future Earth is a place of violence, moral decay, and social chaos. But now humankind faces a bigger problem when U.N. planes, bombing an illegal weapons cache, cause tons of methane to be released into the atmosphere. The resulting greenhouse effect spawns a gigantic hurricane thousands of miles wide in the Pacific. Millions die, and civilization faces extinction. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Night Room RC 42106 by E.M. Goldman read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Ira is thrilled that both he and the girl he has a crush on, Sandra, are among the seven high school students chosen to participate in a university virtual-reality experiment. They will visit their ten-year high school reunion and learn about their probable futures. During the session, the students are shocked to discover that Sandra will kill herself--the very month the experiment is conducted. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Orion among the Stars RC 42127 by Ben Bova read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Orion, the immortal warrior, is in love with the goddess Anya, but he must do the bidding of Aten, his Creator, who forces Orion to fight in a war against Anya. As part of Aten's plan, Orion is sent through space-time to command a troop of cloned humans in an interstellar war. However, Orion is determined that he and his troops won't be pawns in someone else's game. Sequel to _Orion and the Conqueror (RC 40831)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Others See Us RC 39967 by William Sleator read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette While riding his bike near his family's summer estate, sixteen-year-old Jared falls into a swamp filled with toxic wastes. After cleaning himself up, he begins getting strange images in his mind, and he realizes that he has suddenly acquired the ability to read the thoughts of other people. With this power, he learns disturbing things about his family, especially about his pretty cousin and his grandmother. For high school and older readers. 1993. Phule's Paradise RC 42419 by Robert Asprin read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes Although they are the laughingstock of the Space Legion, Captain Phule and his motley crew of human and alien misfits are sent on a mission to guard an intergalactic casino from an illegal takeover. Can the clumsy, sloppy, ragtag legionnaires of Phule's company beat the odds and actually fulfill their mission? Sequel to _Phule's Company (RC 36848)_. 1992. Queen City Jazz RC 42173 by Kathleen Ann Goonan read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Verity, an orphan, is raised by a religious group that rejects nanotech, the once-promising technology that has now warped civilization. When a nanotech plague strikes, Verity sets out for the technologically superior but dangerously insane city of Cincinnati, where she hopes to find keys to her identity and learn the forbidden knowledge that can save or destroy those she loves. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Rama Revealed RC 42410 by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee read by John Stratton 4 cassettes Condemned to death by the dictator who seized control of the human habitat of Rama, Nicole Wakefield escapes to rejoin her husband across the Cylindrical Sea. Here they encounter the octospiders and other alien species inhabiting Rama, the vast spacecraft carrying both humans and aliens to an ultimate destiny. Sequel to _The Garden of Rama (RC 34359)_. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Realtime Interrupt RC 41780 by James P. Hogan read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Computer scientist Joe Corrigan wakes up in a hospital ward with no memory, apparently the victim of a nervous breakdown after a failed experiment in virtual reality. He tries to rebuild his life but has trouble fitting into his surroundings. When he meets Lilly, a colleague in the ill-fated experiment, she tells him it was not a failure and that they are both trapped in an unreal, computer-simulated world. Some strong language. 1995. Rider at the Gate RC 42261 by C.J. Cherryh read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes On the planet Finisterre, human colonists huddle behind the walls of towns to protect themselves from the telepathic native life-forms that cause madness. Only a few humans who form special bonds with the native nighthorses can venture beyond the towns. When a nighthorse and its human rider are killed, apparently by a rogue nighthorse, rider Guil Stuart and his mount, Burn, set out to slay the mad creature. Strong language. 1995. Sassinak RC 41101 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Kidnapped by pirates from her home world of Myriad and sold into slavery, Sassinak refuses to resign herself to her fate. Through her strength and intelligence she survives and escapes, determined to become a Fleet captain and seek vengeance on those who enslaved her. Prequel to _The Death of Sleep (RC 41102)_. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990. Shadow's End RC 41757 by Sheri S. Tepper read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes A mysterious force sweeps across the galaxy depopulating colonized worlds. Only the backwater planet Dinadh seems to be immune. Linguist Lutha Tallstaff is sent to investigate Dinadh's cultural and religious practices, which may be a key to the immunity. Her mission also leads her to Leelson Famber, the noted adventurer, who happens to be her former lover and the father of her son. Together they face a mystery of cosmic importance to humankind. 1994. Shame of Man: Geodyssey, Volume 2 RC 41902 by Piers Anthony read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Beginning in prehuman times, Hu and his family are reincarnated into subsequent eras of history where they play out the drama and turbulence of human existence at different stages of civilization. The narratives of the reborn family serve as a chronicle of human cultural evolution from prehistoric times to the near future. Sequel to _Isle of Woman (RC 38737)_. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Showdown at Centerpoint: Star Wars Corellian Trilogy, Book 3 RC 42546 by Roger MacBride Allen read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes As Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia fight to put down the revolt of the Human League in the Corellian sector, it becomes apparent that the rebels have weapons capable of incredible destruction at their disposal. And the worst of these is the infamous Starbuster, a weapon that can be programmed to annihilate entire solar systems. Sequel to _Assault at Selonia (RC 42545)_. 1995. The Stainless Steel Rat Sings the Blues RC 41839 by Harry Harrison read by John Polk 2 cassettes Jim diGriz, twenty-fifth-century con man and thief, faces certain execution for attempted robbery on the planet Pask”njak, where they believe in penalty first and trial later. Fortunately, at the last minute, the Galactic League steps in and offers him a deal. He can gain his life and freedom if he undertakes a dangerous mission to infiltrate a prison planet and recover a priceless alien artifact. 1994. Star Wars: Darksaber RC 42038 by Kevin J. Anderson read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Luke Skywalker and Han Solo return to the desert planet Tatooine on a quest to restore Jedi powers to Luke's beloved Callista. Meanwhile, the Hutt crime syndicate, headed by Jabba's successor, Durga, is building a new death star to terrorize the galaxy, and the ever-vengeful Admiral Daala of the Empire is marshalling forces to crush the New Republic. Sequel to _Champions of the Force (RC 40279)_. Bestseller 1995. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire RC 42326 by Steve Perry read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In this companion to _The Empire Strikes Back (RC 16395)_, Darth Vader still lives--and rivals Xizor, an equally powerful villain. While Rebel hero Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia mount an attempt to free Han Solo, Vader and Xizor vie for primacy. In an explosive showdown, the Rebel fleet attacks Xizor's stronghold in deep space. A Star Wars novel. 1996. Stardust and Shadows RC 41702 by Janelle Taylor read by Ilona Dulaski 4 cassettes In this sequel to _Moondust and Madness (RC 41701)_, earthling Jana Greyson has fallen in love with her captor, starship commander Varian Saar, who has confessed his love and proposed marriage. But Jana awakens to find she is the wife of Varian's nemesis and half-brother Ryker--or is he Varian pretending to be Ryker? Prequel to _Starlight and Splendor (RC 41703)_. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Starlight and Splendor RC 41703 by Janelle Taylor read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Twins Amaya and Galen Saar are both Star Fleet officers, and their father is their highest superior. As Amaya departs for her first visit to their mother's planet, Earth, Galen falls for a female officer on his ship, not realizing she is there to spy on him. Meanwhile, Amaya is falling in love with a man on Earth who doesn't know she's an alien. Sequel to _Stardust and Shadows (RC 41702)_. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Summer of Love RC 41871 by Lisa Mason read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes A time traveler from the twenty-fifth century is sent to track down an individual crucial to the preservation of the time stream. His mission takes him to the San Francisco Haight-Ashbury district during the 1967 "summer of love" where he meets Susan Stein, a fourteen-year-old runaway who has come to San Francisco to sample the flower-child experience. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Tek Power RC 41187 by William Shatner read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes The evil Tek drug cartel hatches a scheme to seize power and legalize Tek by replacing President Brookmeyer with a look-alike android. Private eye Jake Cardigan, now approaching fifty but still in pretty good shape, learns of the plot while he and his partner, Sid Gomez, investigate the suspicious death of a friend's daughter-in-law. Sixth novel of the Tek series, sequel to _Tek Secret (RC 37708)_. Some strong language. 1994. This Side of Judgment RC 42026 by J.R. Dunn read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes A woman's mutilated corpse is found in Montana, and a suspect is arrested, but Ross Bohlen of the Computer Subversion Strike Force in Washington, D.C., knows they got the wrong man. He thinks the murder was done by a chiphead--one of a group of people who had computer chips installed in their heads. Recently, an unforeseen horrible condition called Pelton's has been taking over the chipheads one by one. Strong language and violence. 1994. Three Novels: _The Deep_, _Beasts_, and _Engine Summer_ RC 41216 by John Crowley read by James DeLotel 4 cassettes In _The Deep_, a nameless, sexless visitor from the sky enters a barely civilized world. In _Beasts_, a laboratory creation that is half man and half lion and his human lover fight to survive. In _Engine Summer_, a thousand years after civilization has fallen to ruins, a young man's quest for understanding leads him to the far past and deep into old mysteries. Some strong language. 1979. Time Enough for Love: The Lives of Lazarus Long RC 41218 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes (Reissue) Born in 1912, Earth-born Woodrow Wilson Smith is known as the Senior. He is the oldest man alive, and the ancestor of most of the inhabitants of the planet he lives on in the galactic year 2053. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1973. Tripoint RC 42078 by C.J. Cherryh read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Tom Hawkins, a young crew member of the family starship _Sprite_, grows up with the stigma that he was conceived by rape. Even after twenty-five years, his mother still plots revenge. Tom's father captains the rival ship _Corinthian_, and as luck would have it, Tom is shanghaied aboard. There he comes face to face with his father for the first time. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Voyage RC 42369 by David Drake read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Looking for adventure, young Ned Slade signs on with a tough crew of mercenaries led by pretty, capable Lissea Doormann. Lissea, who is determined to win back her standing as head of the powerful Doormann clan of Telaria, arms her ship and sets off with her crew on a mission to recover a priceless artifact from the far end of the galaxy. True to expectations, they encounter danger and plenty of battle action along the way. Strong language and violence. 1994. _Walk to the End of the World_ and _Motherlines_ RC 41694 by Suzy McKee Charnas read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Two novels about the world of young Alldera. After the time of the Wasting, a handful of men rule over a bleak and hostile world, where all women--fems--have been reduced to slavery. Alldera, a fem who endures the brutality of men, bides her time until she can escape to join the free fems in the wastelands. Precedes _The Furies (RC 41695)_. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1989. The Wild Shore RC 42348 by Kim Stanley Robinson read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In the year 2047, young Hank Fletcher struggles to maintain a simple existence in a Pacific Coast community recovering from nuclear attack. As Hank subsists amid the devastation, he dreams of the world that was and about the role that he might play in its rebirth. Prequel to _The Gold Coast (RC 28118)_ and _Pacific Edge (RC 35071)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1984. Women of Wonder: The Classic Years; Science Fiction by Women from the 1940s to the 1970s RC 41832 edited by Pamela Sargent read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes Twenty-one stories arranged chronologically, including "No Woman Born" by C.L. Moore, "Death between the Stars" by Marion Zimmer Bradley, "False Dawn" by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and "The Day before the Revolution" by Ursula K. Le Guin. Prequel to _Women of Wonder: The Contemporary Years (RC 41833)_. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Women of Wonder: The Contemporary Years; Science Fiction by Women from the 1970s to the 1990s RC 41833 edited by Pamela Sargent read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes Twenty-one stories arranged chronologically, including "Cassandra" by C.J. Cherryh, "The Thaw" by Tanith Lee, "Bloodchild" by Octavia Butler, "Fears" by Pamela Sargent, "Rachel in Love" by Pat Murphy, and "At the Rialto" by Connie Willis. Sequel to _Women of Wonder: The Classic Years (RC 41832)_. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. Short Stories The Age of Miracles: Stories RC 41243 by Ellen Gilchrist read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Romance is the central theme of these sixteen stories that frequently feature Rhoda Katherine Manning, a successful woman writer in her fifties, who relishes her independence. One story finds Rhoda in Paris; in another, Rhoda explains how a brief affair with a doctor cost her ten thousand dollars. Other tales revolve around women who are willful, outspoken, and unapologetic. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Alien Plot RC 42163 by Piers Anthony read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Collection of seventeen science fiction and fantasy stories, seven of which appear here for the first time. The title story deals with a man sent on a mission to a magical world in another dimension where he finds a long-wanted home. Anthony's disdain for editors and publishers is a recurring theme in many of the story introductions as well as in his satirical story "Nonent." His essay "Think of the Reader" rounds out the collection. 1992. All the Days and Nights: The Collected Stories of William Maxwell RC 40333 by William Maxwell read by Don Feldheim 4 cassettes Short stories and improvisations, most previously published over six decades. The author draws on childhood experiences in Lincoln, Illinois; travels to France; and life in Manhattan, where he was an editor at the _New Yorker_ for forty years. In the title piece, a brief improvisation composed for his wife's birthday, Maxwell presents a man wondering where his life has gone. 1994. Am I Blue? Coming Out from the Silence RC 41466 edited by Marion Dane Bauer read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Sixteen stories delving into various aspects of homosexuality. In "Winnie and Tommy," Tommy must finally tell his close friend Winnie that he is gay. "Holding" portrays a teenage boy reluctantly admitting that his father's significant other is a guy. "Dancing Backwards" is the story of two girls' school roommates who eventually understand they love each other. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Sports The Annotated Baseball Stories of Ring W. Lardner, 1914-1919 RC 41266 edited by George W. Hilton read by Gregory Gorton 5 cassettes Twenty-four stories told in informal speech laced with humor. Includes six that were later collected in _You Know Me Al_ and twelve adventures of Jack Keefe, the pompous White Sox pitcher. Footnotes throughout provide background on real players and events that are woven into the stories. 1995. The Best American Short Stories, 1995: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 41677 edited by Jane Smiley read by John Stratton 3 cassettes In selecting the twenty stories in this collection, Smiley indicates the order of the stories is artful--like a Chinese meal--so that the flavors enhance each other as the feast progresses. These "strange, exotic, rich, and charming" stories include selections by Gish Jen, Ellen Gilchrist, Stephen Dobyns, Kate Braverman, and Jamaica Kincaid. Bestseller 1995. The Best of O. Henry RC 42891 by O. Henry read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Twenty-six short stories, originally published in the _New York World_ newspaper, about city life in the early 1900s. Includes such well-known tales as "Gift of the Magi" and less familiar ones, such as "Memories of a Yellow Dog." While their themes vary, the stories share O. Henry's incisive humor, irony, and pathos. 1978. Bible Stories for Adults RC 42572 by James Morrow read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Twelve witty and sardonic tales based on stories from legend, history, and the Bible. One such tale revises the biblical story of the deluge to have Noah rescue a prostitute who proceeds to revive the evils that God intended to destroy. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. _Bloodchild_ and Other Stories RC 42749 by Octavia E. Butler read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette Short works by the author of _Parable of the Sower (RC 39777)_. The title story, winner of the Hugo and Nebula awards for science fiction, tells of a horrified man, who, because of love, agrees to carry the devouring eggs and larvae of an extraterrestrial being. The collection includes three other science fiction pieces, a general short story, and two essays. The author, known for her feminist and racial themes, gives tips on getting published. 1995. _A Book That Was Lost_ and Other Stories RC 43007 by S.Y. Agnon read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Twenty-five short stories of modern Hebrew literature, some first-time English translations, from the Nobel Prize-winning author. Agnon chronicles the "lost world" of East European Jewry as well as traditional Jewish life in Poland and modern life in Israel in such pieces as "Buczacz," a mythical account of the founding of Agnon's hometown. 1995. The Collected Short Fiction of Bruce Jay Friedman RC 42603 by Bruce Jay Friedman read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes This collection of short stories, originally published between 1953 and 1995, is divided into seven sections: "By Way of Introduction," "Crazed Youth," "Halcyon Days," "Mother," "Sex," "Death," and "The Family Man." Known for his black humor and satiric, surrealistic style, Friedman includes works previously uncollected or unpublished. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Collected Short Stories RC 42527 by Aldous Huxley read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Twenty-one short stories originally published in 1957 reflect Huxley's penchant for mysticism and interest in social commentary. Includes "Happily Ever After," "The Death of Lully," "Sir Hercules," "Little Mexican," "Young Archimedes," "Chawdron," "Fairy Godmother," and "The Claxtons." 1957. The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter RC 41186 by Katherine Anne Porter read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes This volume brings together all three previous collections of the author's short stories: _Flowering Judas_; _Pale Horse, Pale Rider_; and _The Leaning Tower and Other Stories_, as well as individual stories "The Leaning Tower," "The Downward Path to Wisdom," "A Day's Work," and "Holiday," which are collected here for the first time. 1965. The Collected Stories of Max Brand RC 41617 by Max Brand read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Max Brand was just one of more than twenty pseudonyms used by Frederick Schiller Faust during his years of writing between 1917 and 1944. Eighteen of his more than nine hundred short stories are included in this collection. Only a few are westerns, and one, "A Special Occasion," is autobiographical. Some strong language. 1994. Dancing after Hours: Stories RC 42573 by Andre Dubus read by John Polk 2 cassettes Fourteen short stories by an award-winning author. Major disappointments and hardships face the characters. Some find a sense of joy in their survival; others know a sense of satisfaction. Some just survive. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. David Copperfield's "Tales of the Impossible" RC 42506 edited by David Copperfield and Janet Berliner read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Eighteen original short stories with themes of mystery, magic, or illusion. Includes authors such as Copperfield, Berliner, Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, and Eric Lustbader, with short biographies of the writers. 1995. Dreams of Dead Women's Handbags: Collected Stories RC 42998 by Shena Mackay read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Thirty-one short stories written since 1974 by this British author who often tells of bizarre circumstances in the seemingly normal lives of her characters. In "The Most Beautiful Dress in the World," a weary housewife murders a meter reader after a morning of nonstop irritations. 1994. Four Ways to Forgiveness RC 42690 by Ursula K. Le Guin read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Four interconnected novellas that all take place on the twin planets Werel, a slave-owning oligarchy, and Yeowe, Werel's subjugated colony, which eventually rebels and wins independence. The protagonist of _A Woman's Liberation_ is a former slave, who escapes one kind of servitude only to discover its existence in another form. Some descriptions of sex. 1995. Good Bones and Simple Murders RC 40064 by Margaret Atwood read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Three dozen sketches that grin and sneer at taking life too seriously. "Good Bones" muses on the attention paid to the skeletal frame when it is what makes bones "bad" that is of interest. In "Gertrude Talks Back," Hamlet's mother delivers a monologue to her priggish son. And "Let Us Now Praise Stupid Women" is one of several pieces with a feminist view on the role of women in literature. Some strong language. 1994. _The Grandmother's Tale_ and Selected Stories RC 41517 by R.K. Narayan read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Collection of nineteen tales set in India spans five decades of the author's work. In the title story, a grandmother tells of her mother, who was married at the age of ten and abandoned shortly thereafter by her husband. In "Second Opinion," a son learns that his mother arranged a marriage for him when he was only five. And "A Horse and Two Goats" tells of an encounter between a New Yorker and an Indian peasant. 1994. The Grass Dancer RC 42305 by Susan Power read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Interlocking stories about the Sioux Indians of North Dakota. In these tales, which move freely from the 1860s to the 1970s and 1980s, we learn about the customs and folklore of the Sioux. Power writes of the arrival of a teacher for the reservation's children, of a young couple who must make peace with the ghosts of their ancestors, and of the anger, greed, jealousy, illness, injustice, and poverty that exist on the reservation. 1994. In the Loyal Mountains RC 42901 by Rick Bass read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Ten stories depicting people living close to nature in Montana and the deep South. In the title story, a man recounts his youthful escapades with his adventurous uncle in the Texas hill country. Other stories deal with human isolation or conflict, but all are told against the backdrop of the environment. 1995. An Island like You: Stories of the Barrio RC 43132 by Judith Ortiz Cofer read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Stories about teens who blend two cultures in a Puerto Rican barrio in New Jersey. In "Bad Influence," Rita disobeys and is shipped to Puerto Rico to spend the summer with her rather odd grandparents. In "Arturo's Flight," after being teased about liking poetry, Arturo plans to run away. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Kentucky Straight RC 39949 by Chris Offutt read by June Carter 1 cassette Nine stories set in an Appalachian community. The author, who knows the Kentucky hills firsthand, is a storyteller, and the characters he describes could be kin. In "The Leaving One," an old man returns years after he is accused of being a devil for saving his daughter when a preacher all but drowns her in a creek baptism. In "Smokehouse," a man in need of whiskey ends up in a deadly card game. Some strong language. 1992. _A_ _Knot in the Grain_ and Other Stories RC 42154 by Robin McKinley read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Five stories that deal with love between ill-matched pairs. In "The Healer," Lily is born without the ability to speak, but her love for a mage--who can mind speak with her--leads her to the great wizard, who restores her voice. The title story, set in contemporary times, explains how Annabelle, sixteen, learns to love her new home and community. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. _The __Little Town Where Time Stood Still_ and _Cutting It Short_ RC 42069 by Bohumil Hrabal read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Two novellas. "Cutting It Short," told by Maryska, portrays life in a small Czechoslovakian town in the early 1930s. Francin, the town's brewery manager, is unable to control his wife Maryska's scandalous behavior, especially when Uncle Pepin comes to live with them. The second novella, told by their son, picks up eight years later as everyone in the town adjusts to the coming of communism. Strong language. 1993. Louisa May Alcott's Fairy Tales and Fantasy Stories RC 42939 by Louisa May Alcott read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Thirty-nine didactic tales spanning Alcott's entire literary career, including "The Frost King," "Ripple, the Water Spirit," "Little Gulliver," "A Strange Island," "Fairy Pinafores," "The Candy Country," "Cockyloo," and "Mermaids." First collection to include all of Alcott's fairy tales and fantasy stories from 1845-1888. 1992. _Love among the Haystacks_ and Other Stories RC 42986 by D.H. Lawrence read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette The title story, set in the English countryside, depicts two brothers, both fiercely shy of women and jealous of one another, who learn the pleasures of love. The other five tales are about a wonderfully preserved woman of seventy-two, a man who loved his neighbor's wife, a child who goes mad with the thought of becoming rich, a man who wants to be alone on an island, and a resurrection in Jerusalem. 1930. Married at Midnight RC 43232 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Three Weddings and a Kiss (RC 41314)_, Woodiwiss and three different authors recount the stories of four more brides. In each account a young woman unexpectedly finds herself becoming a bride surprised by unforeseen love. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller 1996. Modern Classic Short Novels of Science Fiction RC 42174 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes Thirteen stories published between 1958 and 1991 by contemporary science fiction authors. Includes "The Miracle Workers" by Jack Vance, "The Longest Voyage" by Poul Anderson, "On the Storm Planet" by Cordwainer Smith, "The Star Pit" by Samuel R. Delany, and "Souls" by Joanna Russ. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1994. Moses Supposes RC 39659 by Ellen Currie read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes A dozen stories about the ups and downs of domestic life. In the title story, an eighteen-year-old bride finds life "crummy" when she has to confront the realities of marriage and motherhood. In "Exit Interview," an executive lies to placate his mistress, knowing that he has no intention of leaving his wife and family. And in "Old Hag, You Have Killed Me," family members trade barbs as they look for someone to blame for their troubles. Strong language. 1994. Moving House: Stories RC 43003 by Pawel Huelle read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette English translations of seven short stories set in modern Poland. Huelle often writes from the perspective of childhood and imbues his stories with a sense of magic realism. In "Snails, Puddles, Rain," a young lad's observations of snails lead to contemplation about faith, death, and the mysteries of life. 1995. The Night Trilogy: _Night_, _Dawn_, _The Accident_ RC 42074 by Elie Wiesel read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes (Reissue) "Night" is the story of a Jewish boy who is deported with his family and community from Hungary to the horrors of the infamous Auschwitz. In "Dawn," Elisha, the sole survivor of his family, becomes a Jewish terrorist in Palestine and is ordered to execute an Englishman. In "The Accident," a concentration camp survivor tries to rebuild his life in New York City. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1975. Octopussy: The Last Great Adventures of James Bond 007 RC 42029 by Ian Fleming read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette In the title story, James Bond has tracked down Major Smythe, who killed Bond's German friend for gold years earlier. After Smythe confesses, Bond tells him he has a week before he will be arrested. Smythe takes one last lunch to the octopus he has been feeding in the ocean. Other stories are "The Living Daylights" and "The Property of a Lady." Violence and some strong language. 1965. Partners in Crime RC 42971 by Agatha Christie read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) A series of twenty-three light parodies about the vicissitudinous lives of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford since they took over an international detective agency. No one can say the Beresfords were not warned. But they are confident in the knowledge gleaned from reading every detective novel published in the past decade. 1929. _Playboy_ Stories: The Best of Forty Years of Short Fiction RC 42199 edited by Alice K. Turner read by Gary Roan 5 cassettes Collection of short stories that have appeared in _Playboy_ magazine. Authors include Ray Bradbury, Shirley Jackson, James Thurber, James Baldwin, John Cheever, Joyce Carol Oates, Nadine Gordimer, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and many more. The preface states, "There is no 'formula' to _Playboy_ fiction--though we admit to a weakness for a good, strong story line." Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. Prague: A Traveler's Literary Companion RC 42219 edited by Paul Wilson read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Twenty-two short stories set in Prague and written in the late 1800s and the 1900s, with a prologue and an epilogue about the city. In "The First Vision," a man tries, through alchemy, to make gold for Emperor Rudolph but succeeds only in creating silver. In "The Sword of St. Wenceslas," a legendary sword is hidden among the children when the Germans invade. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995. _The __Queen of Puerto Rico_ and Other Stories RC 42100 by Joe Frank read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Frank, of National Public Radio, offers seven stories and a play. In the title story, Nick, seventeen, is vacationing on St. Thomas, where he falls in love with a lady dressed in pink but ends up in bed with a homosexual seducer. In "Fat Man," Aaron, who as a student stole brownies from Howard Johnson's, is unable to become a productive adult. Some descriptions of sex. 1993. A Regency Valentine RC 42187 by Mary Balogh and others read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Mary Balogh's _Golden Rose_ features a masked Valentine's Day ball at Bath. Gentlemen are to send anonymous valentines to the ladies they want to meet at the dance. Katherine Kingsley, Emma Lange, Patricia Rice, and Joan Wolf contribute four other regency valentine romance novellas: _The Secret Benefactor_, _Lady Valentine's Scheme_, _Fathers and Daughters_, and _The Antagonists_. 1991. Schoom RC 42258 by Jonathan Wilson read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Collection of twelve short stories told in a wry voice. A common theme is the alienation and confusion of men in their relationships, especially with women. In the title story, a young Israeli spends much of his time pursuing various women. He suspects he does this to provide entertainment to his sleepy but judgmental therapist, Schoom, who has his own peculiarities. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Selected Short Stories of William Faulkner RC 41229 by William Faulkner read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Thirteen short stories, most written in the 1930s, by the Nobel Prize-winning American novelist who died in 1962. In "Barn Burning," a man burns his enemies' barns, and his son tries to warn the victims. "That Evening Sun" recounts the tale of a black laundress who fears her lover after he learns she is pregnant by a white man. In "A Rose for Emily," a woman hides the corpse of her lover in an upstairs room. 1942. _Ship Fever_ and Other Stories RC 42607 by Andrea Barrett read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Collection of eight short stories, many taking place in the historical past and within the context of scientific inquiry and discovery. The title piece, a novella set during Ireland's Great Famine, describes the existential adventure of a young Canadian doctor who tends to Irish immigrants suffering from typhus while he tries to impress the woman he loves. 1996. Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa: Stories RC 38976 by W.P. Kinsella read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse 1 cassette Collection of ten stories set in Iowa, Canada, and San Francisco. The title story was the basis for the movie _Field of Dreams._ Other stories include "First Names and Empty Pockets," in which a doll mender fantasizes about being Janis Joplin's savior; "Fiona the First," in which a salesman picks up girls at the airport; and "The Grecian Urn," a tale of time travel. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1980. Skeleton Crew RC 42678 by Stephen King read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Stories primarily collected from magazines, written by a master of horror. Includes such tales as "The Jaunt," a science fiction horror hybrid; "The Monkey," a familiar tale of a demonic toy; and "Big Wheels," a humorous and macabre account set in rural Maine. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. _Sleeping at the Starlight Motel_ and Other Adventures on the Way Back Home RC 41913 by Bailey White read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Collection of thirty-seven short stories depicting places, experiences, and acquaintances in White's life. One story tells of a family member's desire to "reunite" the Chippendale chairs that are now scattered throughout the family. Another portrays a woman who feels she has the right to pick from the town's rose garden because she was once the rose queen. Bestseller 1995. South Sea Tales RC 42162 by Jack London read by Ray Foushee 1 cassette Eight tales of adventure on the seas of the South Pacific. Salty, often violent characters pit themselves against each other and against nature. In "The Seed of McCoy," a smoldering ship is boarded at Pitcairn by a descendant of one of the famous _Bounty_'s survivors, who guides the ship to safety. Introduction by A. Grove Day tells of London's own adventure in the south seas, which inspired and financed his writing. Some violence. 1911. The Stories of Stephen Dixon RC 41257 by Stephen Dixon read by Rick Rohan 5 cassettes Selected short fiction written over a period of thirty years. One recurring theme in the collection is the difficulty of maintaining civil relations between the sexes; another is the stress of urban life. And many stories seem to wander between meditating, daydreaming, and pondering the absurdity of life. Includes five chapters from _Frog (RC 34430)_. 1994. The Stories of Vladimir Nabokov RC 42397 by Vladimir Nabokov read by Gordon Gould 6 cassettes Sixty-five short stories taken from four earlier collections and including thirteen first-time English translations by Nabokov's son, Dmitri. These stories, arranged chronologically, were written from the early 1920s to the mid-1950s, when Nabokov abandoned the short story form for the novel. Known for employing psychological and linguistic twists, he explores such themes as loss, illusion, and bizarre aspects of human nature. 1995. The Summer House: A Trilogy RC 38991 by Alice Thomas Ellis read by Graci Ragsdale 3 cassettes Three interrelated novellas, each narrated by a female character, portray events leading to a wedding. In "The Clothes in the Wardrobe," Margaret, a reluctant bride, considers Lili's arrival a gift from God. In "The Skeleton in the Cupboard," Mrs. Monro, mother of the groom, has misgivings about men in general, including her son. And in "The Fly in the Ointment," Lili, the one who ties it all together, teaches everyone how to enjoy life. 1989. Tales from a Village School RC 42807 by Miss Read read by Patricia Kilgarriff 1 cassette Collection of forty tales from Miss Read's 1920s teaching days in England's rural village schools. 1995. Tennessee Williams: Collected Stories RC 42200 by Tennessee Williams read by Lindsay Ellison 5 cassettes Forty-nine short stories by the Southern playwright, some published for the first time. Offbeat and tragic characters are placed in disturbing and emotional settings. Introduction by Gore Vidal provides insights about events in Williams's life that are reflected in the stories. Many of the works were later made into plays. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1985. Thirteen Stories and Thirteen Epitaphs RC 42949 by William T. Vollmann read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes These short stories exploring the underside of American life are unified, in part, by the main character's recurring involvement with peculiar people in unusual situations. Prostitutes, pimps, parlor girls, and vagabonds pepper these "epitaphs." Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Three Weddings and a Kiss RC 41314 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Four short stories. In "Fancy Free" by Catherine Anderson, a young couple becomes involved in frontier revenge. "The Mad Earl's Bride" by Loretta Chase recounts the tale of a woman who offers to marry a "mad" earl. In "Promises" by Lisa Kleypas, a stubborn woman finally gives in to a persistent suitor. And in "The Kiss" by Woodiwiss, a young man proposes after an impetuous kiss. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. The Tiger in the Grass: Stories and Other Inventions RC 41844 by Harriet Doerr read by Terry Hayes Sales 1 cassette At eighty-five the author of _Consider This, Senora (RC 38030)_ writes "a short account of my long life." Memoir and fiction blend in stories of her childhood in California; her college work, both before and after her marriage of forty-two years; her children; and her time in Mexico. The title is from her eye doctor, who said, "Don't belittle peripheral vision. That's how we see the tiger in the grass." Bestseller 1995. Ultimate Sports: Short Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young Adults RC 42366 edited by Donald R. Gallo read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Collection of stories about young men and women involved in a variety of sports. In Jim Naughton's "Joyriding," pudgy piano student Peter Whitney decides he can learn something about winning from the boy who practices cross-country running in his neighborhood. Instead, Peter passes on some valuable tips of his own. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. _Watch with Me_ and Six Other Stories of the Yet-Remembered Ptolemy Proudfoot and His Wife, Miss Minnie, N‚e Quinch RC 41335 by Wendell Berry read by Jack Fox 1 cassette These tales revolve around an awkward Kentucky farmer. Tol, as he is known, presents an amusing image, but his wife and neighbors appreciate the goodness of his character. In the title story, a group of men worried about the intentions of a mentally unstable young man who picks up Tol's gun follow him patiently until his "spell" is resolved. 1994. Whistling in the Dark: True Stories and Other Fables RC 43081 by George Garrett read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes A mix of personal stories and anecdotes that relate to life experiences of the author. While most concern events from his academic career and World War II, Garrett also offers some irreverent comments on his forbears from Civil War times. 1992. White Boys and River Girls: Stories RC 42060 by Paula K. Gover read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Nine stories illuminating the lives of ordinary people, many barely adult, making their way in the world. In the title story, asphalt-layer Donnie is fixated on Yolanda, an introspective artist quite different from his usual shallow blond. Light-skinned enough to grow up as "white trash," she makes him face his prejudice. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1995. Who Do You Think You Are? Stories of Friends and Enemies RC 40070 edited by Hazel Rochman and Darlene Z. McCampbell read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Collection of sixteen short stories and excerpts from books selected to show how love and hurt get all mixed up between friends. Includes works by Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol Oates, Tobias Wolff, Carson McCullers, and Maya Angelou. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1993. Windy City Blues: V.I. Warshawski Stories RC 42770 by Sara Paretsky read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Collection of nine stories set in Chicago about the tough female private eye. In "Grace Notes," V.I. relates the history of her family as she tracks down her grandmother's past. Features several characters from other Warshawski mysteries. Some strong language and some violence. 1995. Women of Wonder: The Classic Years; Science Fiction by Women from the 1940s to the 1970s RC 41832 edited by Pamela Sargent read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes Twenty-one stories arranged chronologically, including "No Woman Born" by C.L. Moore, "Death between the Stars" by Marion Zimmer Bradley, "False Dawn" by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, and "The Day before the Revolution" by Ursula K. Le Guin. Prequel to _Women of Wonder: The Contemporary Years (RC 41833)_. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Women of Wonder: The Contemporary Years; Science Fiction by Women from the 1970s to the 1990s RC 41833 edited by Pamela Sargent read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes Twenty-one stories arranged chronologically, including "Cassandra" by C.J. Cherryh, "The Thaw" by Tanith Lee, "Bloodchild" by Octavia Butler, "Fears" by Pamela Sargent, "Rachel in Love" by Pat Murphy, and "At the Rialto" by Connie Willis. Sequel to _Women of Wonder: The Classic Years (RC 41832)_. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. Yolk: Short Stories RC 42889 by Josip Novakovich read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Croatian-born author combines the tone of folktales with wit and realism. Daily life in Croatia is depicted in an unromanticized but affectionate manner in seventeen stories. In "The Burning Clog," a man returning from America learns that his favorite storyteller got his stories from library books and war experiences, not from oral tradition. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Annotated Baseball Stories of Ring W. Lardner, 1914-1919 RC 41266 edited by George W. Hilton read by Gregory Gorton 5 cassettes Twenty-four stories told in informal speech laced with humor. Includes six that were later collected in _You Know Me Al_ and twelve adventures of Jack Keefe, the pompous White Sox pitcher. Footnotes throughout provide background on real players and events that are woven into the stories. 1995. Dean Duffy RC 40930 by Randy Powell read by Rick Rohan 1 cassette As high school ends, Dean Duffy says goodbye to his once-promising baseball career. But the following fall, Duffy gets an unexpected offer of a baseball scholarship from a private college. During the months before he has to decide, Duffy thinks back to the events before and after he threw his arm out at sixteen and ponders whether he can endure another effort and possible failure. Some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. The Great American Novel RC 42148 by Philip Roth read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes (Reissue) Sports writer "Word" Smith tells the chaotic history of a forgotten third major baseball league (the Patriot League) and its bungling Ruppert Mundys, a team of misfit leftovers who were rejected for duty in World War II. Strong language. 1973. Strike Zone RC 39473 by Jim Bouton and Eliot Asinof read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes The last game of the season as seen from the perspectives of two competing characters. Sam Ward, a thirty-two-year-old rookie, gets a chance to pitch for the Chicago Cubs in a crucial game against the Phillies, but he isn't getting the signals he needs to prove himself. And sixty-year-old veteran umpire Ernie Kolacka makes the calls under considerable pressure to throw his last game. Strong language. 1994. Ultimate Sports: Short Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young Adults RC 42366 edited by Donald R. Gallo read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Collection of stories about young men and women involved in a variety of sports. In Jim Naughton's "Joyriding," pudgy piano student Peter Whitney decides he can learn something about winning from the boy who practices cross-country running in his neighborhood. Instead, Peter passes on some valuable tips of his own. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Spies and Espionage The Dogs of War RC 42670 by Frederick Forsyth read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes (Reissue) A minute-by-minute account of a coup involving the takeover of Zangaro, an emergent African state. Cat Shannon, a tough, cool mercenary leader, is up against Sir James Manson, a shrewd London money manipulator. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1974. The Great Impersonation RC 41966 by E. Phillips Oppenheim read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes While in German East Africa, Baron Leopold von Ragastein meets an Englishman, Sir Everard Dominey, who is nearly his double. When von Ragastein is ordered back to England, where he was educated, he takes the identity of Dominey to become a German spy among the British aristocracy. Von Ragastein depends on Dominey's fondness for drink to ensure the Englishman will stay in Africa. The espionage becomes treacherous as World War I breaks out. 1919. Last Train from Berlin RC 41159 by W.T. Tyler read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes When senior CIA officer Frank Dudley suddenly disappears, Kevin Corkery, a junior member of the staff, gets the investigation assignment. Lurking in the shadows is Dudley's cold war Russian counterpart. Corkery follows Dudley's trail from Washington to major cities all over Europe, but what he really learns for his trouble is that the difference between the antagonists in the bureaucracy of espionage is mighty small. Some strong language. 1994. Little Grey Mice RC 41410 by Brian Freemantle read by Miranda Daniloff 4 cassettes In the intelligence community, "little grey mice" are lonely, unattached women in government service. One such woman is dull, careful Elke Meyer, assistant to a German cabinet member with access to every secret in the government. Otto Reimann, an agent specially trained in seduction, is sent by the KGB to exploit her loneliness. Their relationship becomes less predictable than either one would like. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1991. The Looking Glass War RC 42056 by John Le Carr‚ read by John Horton 2 cassettes (Reissue) Leclerc heads a London espionage department that has become almost obsolete since World War II. Yet he is determined to return the unit to its full potential. His plan is to train a former agent for a mission into East Germany. But one agent has already been killed. Does Leclerc dare risk the lives of other men for a mission that may be doomed? Strong language and some violence. 1965. Suspense American Hero RC 41591 by Larry Beinhart read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes A blend of fact and fiction based on what might have happened if Lee Atwater, Republican campaign manager, had left a memo for James Baker, secretary of state, regarding a highly unethical but logical method for George Bush to win the 1992 presidential campaign. The plan involves a high-tech war directed by a Hollywood producer. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Arc Light RC 42118 by Eric L. Harry read by Gregory Gorton 5 cassettes In the near future a single red light blinks on the phone panel at the Pentagon as the United States learns that Russia is planning a nuclear attack on China. Unfortunately, the president's national security adviser suggests the Chinese be informed--which results in ground, sea, and air warfare. The nuclear battles threaten to snuff out humanity forever. Strong language and violence. 1994. As the Wolf Loves Winter RC 43216 by David Poyer read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes In this sequel to _Winter in the Heart (RC 39035)_, the petroleum resources of Hemlock County are nearly depleted. When hunter "Racks" Halvorsen witnesses a murder in the woods, he follows the culprits to a field of illegal gas wells, where a kidnapped girl is held. Racks attempts to rescue the girl and escape through the icy forest. Violence and strong language. 1996. Black Cross RC 41450 by Greg Iles read by Ken Kliban 4 cassettes Following the funeral of his grandparents, Dr. Mark McConnell is approached by an old family friend, Rabbi Leibovitz, who asks Mark to accompany him back to Mark's grandfather's home. There Mark learns an extraordinary and horrifying story about his grandfather's mission into Germany during World War II and is introduced to a man he only thought he knew. Strong language and violence. 1995. Bloodline RC 42610 by Sidney Sheldon read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes (Reissue) When beautiful Elizabeth Roffe becomes heir to her father's international pharmaceutical empire, her decision not to sell the stock exposes her and the company to great danger. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1978. 1977. Bone Deep RC 42821 by David Wiltse read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes As agent John Becker and his friend, Clamden police chief Tee Terhune, search for a serial murderer, they each wrestle with problems in their marriages. Meanwhile the killer is making his future victims fall in love with him. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Call to Duty RC 41460 by Richard Herman Jr. read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Heather Courtland, daughter of the unscrupulous U.S. senator, is captured by pirates and sold to an Asian drug lord as she and some friends are sailing in the South Pacific. President Zack Pontowski wants to send in troops to rescue Heather and her friends, but Heather's father is willing to risk his daughter for his own political gain. Sequel to _Firebreak (RC 41461)_. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Cause of Death RC 42716 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Dr. Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner for the commonwealth of Virginia, is covering for an absent deputy when she is informed of a drowning. The victim is a reporter Scarpetta knew, and soon she, her niece, and her police captain friend are drawn into a deadly investigation. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1996. A Certain Justice RC 41636 by John T. Lescroart read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes In San Francisco, a black man seen killing white accountant Michael Mullen gets off on a technicality. At Mullen's wake, his friends retaliate by lynching a black man they wrongly assume is stealing a BMW. Horrified, Kevin Shea attempts to cut the man down to save him. Shea fails, and a picture of his attempt seems to show him as the leader of the lynch mob. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. City Blood: A Novel of Revenge RC 41519 by Clark Howard read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes When a stripper is killed on their beat, Chicago cop Joe Kiley and his partner Nick Bianco decide to solve the murder before the homicide detectives do. But while searching for the stripper's mob-connected ex-boyfriend, Bianco is killed. Grief-stricken and guilt-ridden, Kiley sets out to avenge his partner's death. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Cold, Cold Heart RC 41356 by James Elliott read by Scott Dowd 2 cassettes After CIA agent Mike Culley took the fall for the agency, he was sent to prison and his wife killed herself. Now the CIA springs Culley to track a former KGB officer who has reverted to his old habit of torturing and killing young women. Also on the serial killer's trail is _Washington Post_ reporter Julie Houser, whose years on the police force come in handy when she teams up with Culley. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Contagion RC 41998 by Robin Cook read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes After huge health-care conglomerate AmeriCare puts ophthalmologist Jack Stapleton out of business, he retrains to be a medical examiner. A few years later, Jack examines a patient who died of pneumonic plague caught in a New York AmeriCare hospital. Jack's glee over AmeriCare's problem is coupled with mounting concern as more patients die of viruses. Some violence. Bestseller 1995. Dance for the Dead RC 42659 by Thomas Perry read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Jane Whitefield plies her uncommon specialty of helping people in trouble to disappear and start new lives. She saves the life of an eight-year-old boy from murderers set on plundering his trust account. Her second client is a savings-and-loan scam artist being pursued by security agents for an ill-gotten $50 million. 1996. Dark Tide: A Novel of Suspense RC 41399 by William P. Kennedy read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Bill and Jeanne Chester are invited by their more successful friends, Howard and Marilyn Hunter, to cruise the Caribbean in a yacht. Jeanne is steaming about Bill's lack of ambition, and the Hunters haven't told the Chesters about their own business failure. Meanwhile, courier Cindy Camilli's illegal island delivery ends in a shootout. When Cindy turns to the yacht captain for help, all of their lives change. Strong language and violence. 1995. Dark Wing RC 41778 by Richard Herman read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Returning to the Pentagon from his grandfather's funeral, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Pontowski III has decisions to make. He loves flying, he feels trapped in Pentagon bureaucracy, and he refuses to use influence to further his career. So Matt takes the minor job of deactivating a fighter squadron that ends up in major combat in China. Sequel to _Call to Duty (RC 41460)_. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Deadly Rich RC 42169 by Edward Stewart read by Ray Foushee 4 cassettes Alcoholic actress Leigh Baker helps convict Jim Delancey by testifying that he killed her daughter. Later, when Delancey is out of prison and Baker has sobered up at the Betty Ford Clinic, members of Baker's social circle are murdered and the serial killer writes to the newspaper, calling himself Society Sam. NYPD detective Cardozo knows the murders are linked to Baker but is not sure Delancey is guilty. Strong language and violence. 1991. Desert Kill RC 41537 by Philip Gerard read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Roy Pope, an English professor in Tempe, Arizona, is surprised when his uncle Paul, a homicide cop, asks him to come look at a murder victim. The almost-decapitated young woman is wearing the clothes of Roy's student Cindy Callison, but he can tell it's someone else. Cindy is missing, however, and Paul wants Roy to help him find her. Roy agrees, concealing from both his wife and Paul that he had contemplated a fling with Cindy. Strong language and violence. 1994. Desperate Measures RC 41626 by David Morrell read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Since his son's death from cancer, newspaperman Matt Pittman's life has been in quick decline. He quits the obituary job he was demoted to and prepares his suicide. Then his friend and former boss requests that he prepare one last obituary for an ailing political figure Pittman investigated years earlier. Pittman reluctantly agrees but is soon accused of murdering his subject. Strong language and violence. 1994. Drink with the Devil RC 42642 by Jack Higgins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Angel of Death (RC 40062)_, secret agent Sean Dillon races to recover a hijacked treasure that was lost at sea. When the sunken fortune attracts the interests of governments, terrorists, and the Mafia, Dillon finds himself the target of some deadly operatives. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1996. Equation for Evil RC 42683 by Philip Caputo read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes In California, Duane Boggs opens fire on a school bus full of Asian American children and then kills himself. Special agent Gabriel Chin is assigned to assist psychiatrist Leander Heartwood in performing a psychiatric autopsy on Boggs to determine if the slaying was driven by racism or something else. They soon realize the strong probability of a mastermind behind Boggs. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. The Eyes of Darkness RC 42555 by Dean Koontz read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes A year after Las Vegas show director Tina Evans's twelve-year-old son, Danny, dies in a bus crash, the phrase "not dead" appears repeatedly in mysterious ways. Tina and her attorney friend, Elliot Stryker, are drawn into a deadly chase when they want Danny's body exhumed. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1981. The Fall Line RC 41518 by Mark T. Sullivan read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Four months after he leaves his former life behind, Jack Farrell is skiing in Utah under the name of Nate Collins with a new face given him by government surgeons. He continues to court danger by participating in a Frenchwoman's documentary on skiing. Off the slopes, he relives the horror of his past by reading his wife's diary. Some strong language. 1994. The Final Judgment RC 41627 by Richard North Patterson read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Caroline Masters has just been appointed as a judge with the U.S. Court of Appeals when she receives a call asking her to return home. Her niece, Brett Allen, has been accused of murder, and they would like Caroline to defend Brett. It has been twenty years since Caroline left New Hampshire, and as she prepares a defense for her niece, Caroline must deal with an unresolved past that still haunts her. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Finding Moon RC 41700 by Tony Hillerman read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In 1975 Moon Mathias, a low-key Colorado newspaperman, learns that when his pilot brother crashed just prior to the fall of Vietnam, he left behind a Eurasian infant daughter. Moon goes to Manila to get her, but she has never arrived. His quest for her safety leads to the treacherous Cambodian killing fields. The trust of others gives him strength to look at his own life and unspoken regrets. Violence and some strong language. 1995. Firebreak RC 41461 by Richard Herman Jr. read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes The second Gulf War has ended, but Iraq, Syria, and Egypt are planning a joint attack on Israel. Israel threatens to use its powerful nuclear weapons if Iraq uses its deadly nerve gas. Hoping to avert another war, U.S. President Zachary Pontowski sends to the area a squadron of fighter planes--one piloted by his grandson Matt. Prequel to _Call to Duty (RC 41460)_. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1991. The First Sacrifice RC 41338 by Thomas Gifford read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Twenty years have passed since John Cooper almost single- handedly crushed the underground rise of Germany's Fourth Reich. Now John resides in Boston, where he spends his time watching old movies. But his quiet lifestyle is shattered when he receives a call from his sister Lee indicating that her daughter is missing. Sequel to _The Wind Chill Factor (RC 14469)_. Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Flanders Panel RC 41515 by Arturo Perez-Reverte read by Marcia Churchill 3 cassettes Julia is an art restorer, and she has before her a fifteenth-century Flemish painting of two noblemen playing chess. X-rays of the painting reveal a curious inscription: "Who killed the knight?" Julia shares this secret with three of her close friends, and shortly thereafter one is dead. Julia then begins receiving notes about the murderer's next move with clues taken from the game depicted in the painting. 1990. The Fourth Estate RC 42806 by Jeffrey Archer read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Richard Armstrong is a European Jew who escaped the Nazis and fled to England. Keith Townsend is the son of a wealthy Australian newspaper publisher. They control competing mass-circulation newspapers in Britain and New York, and each plans to own the largest media empire in the world. Some strong language. Bestseller 1996. From Potter's Field RC 41785 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Following _Cruel and Unusual (RC 35937)_ and _The Body Farm (RC 39105)_, Virginia's chief medical examiner, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, is again working with the FBI to track serial killer Temple Gault. For this killing spree, Gault has linked up with the woman who seduced and framed Scarpetta's computer-expert niece, Lucy, while they worked for the FBI. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Guardian RC 42129 by John Saul read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes MaryAnne Carpenter is arguing with her adulterous husband when she receives word that her best friend Audrey has died, leaving MaryAnne guardian of Audrey's adolescent son Joey. Once in Idaho with her own two children, MaryAnne learns of the odd circumstances surrounding both Audrey's death and that of Audrey's wealthy rancher husband earlier the same day. Could moody Joey be involved in these and other recent violent deaths? Strong language and violence. 1993. Guilty as Sin RC 42045 by Tami Hoag read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes In this sequel to _Night Sins (RC 40834)_, Deer Lake, Minnesota, is still in an uproar over a child's abduction. Although one man has been charged, county attorney Ellen North and the police chief are searching for an accomplice, and North is reluctant to discuss the case with the media. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. The Hellfire Club RC 41890 by Peter Straub read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Symptoms of menopause and nightmares about her service in Vietnam become the least of Nora Chancel's problems when she is kidnapped by a serial-killer neighbor. On the run, the unlikely pair collect evidence that Nora's husband's family-owned publishing company was once involved in a murder. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Hide and Seek RC 42717 by James Patterson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Singer Maggie Bradford has fame, two children, and a new husband named Will who is an actor and former soccer star. But Maggie, who once killed an abusive husband, suspects Will of sexually abusing her daughter. She confronts him and soon is on trial for murder. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. House on Fire RC 42368 by Denis Hamill read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Fireman Kevin Dempsey wooed his wife, Polly, after saving her from a fire. He buys a house for her birthday while she's on vacation, but she calls to say she and daughter, Zoe, are not returning--and that Zoe is not his biological child. While Kevin reels from the lab tests that prove his sterility, his older brother Frank, a cop suspended for stealing, sets out to find Polly. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. The Indictment RC 41312 by Barry Reed read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes When wealthy, attractive Angela Williams is found dead by the side of the road, her married lover, Doctor Dillard, is the prime suspect. Boston attorney Dan Sheridan agrees to defend Dillard, not realizing that federal agents are also after the doctor. As Sheridan prepares to convince a grand jury not to indict, a new secretary watches his every move. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Intensity RC 41250 by Dean Koontz read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes After a troubled childhood, psychology major Chyna Shepherd avoids friendship until she meets classmate Laura Templeton. But when she arrives for a weekend at Laura's parents' vineyard, the unthinkable happens: Laura's family is murdered as Chyna hides under her bed. Outraged, Chyna stows away aboard the killer's motor home and plots her revenge as he drives down the highway. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. Into the Fire RC 41997 by David Wiltse read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Serial killer Darnell Cooper is about to be released from prison. His cellmate, Swann, has endured being Coop's lover and confidante, and now he wants revenge. Swann knows of victims the police haven't connected to Coop. And he knows Coop will kill again. He contacts FBI agent John Becker, from _The Edge of Sleep (RC 37626)_, who is still troubled by his ability to think like a serial killer. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Intruders RC 42142 by Stephen Coonts read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In this sequel to _Flight of the Intruder (RC 25229)_, Jake Grafton has returned stateside following the U.S. pullout from Vietnam. But his stay on land is short--thanks to his getting into a bar fight while visiting his girlfriend, Callie McKenzie. Jake's commander bails him out and assigns him to eight months aboard an aircraft carrier teaching Marines the intricacies of carrier-based flying. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Jumping the Nail RC 42570 by Eve Bunting read by Carole Jordan Stewart 1 cassette Shortly after Dru's high school graduation in La Paloma, California, Elisa and Scooter, a couple from Dru's class, decide to jump the Nail, a deep, narrow gorge where thrill-seekers fall from the cliffs into the ocean below. Dru's concern about Elisa's surviving the stunt mentally and physically turns to alarm when terrified Elisa describes being held under water by a girl previously drowned there. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. The Last Innocent Man RC 41310 by Phillip Margolin read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Noted Portland criminal defense attorney David Nash finally has a chance to defend someone who actually seems innocent. Attorney Larry Stafford is accused of killing a policewoman who was posing as a prostitute. Although Nash is shocked to learn that Stafford's wife is a woman Nash has made love with recently, he believes her alibi for Stafford. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1981. The List of 7 RC 39937 by Mark Frost read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes In late 1884, physician and writer Arthur Conan Doyle receives a note requesting his presence at a seance. When the gathering erupts in murder and mayhem, Doyle flees with the help of a lanky stranger. Finding his lodgings have been slimed in the interim, Doyle realizes it is he who is being targeted--but why? The stranger can provide the answers, but the men have little time to chat as they dodge their menacing pursuers. Strong language and violence. 1993. Maelstrom RC 41535 by Sam Llewellyn read by Rick Rohan 3 cassettes An incident fighting whalers had left environmentalist Helen Hope paralyzed and her husband, Fred, in prison. But these days Fred runs a salvage company turned over to him by his uncle Ernie, who raised him. Now Fred's life is torn apart again when long-time pacifist Ernie is arrested by the Irish for smuggling arms, and Hugo, Helen's stepbrother and Fred's partner, charters one of their boats to a whaler! Strong language and violence. 1994. The Magic Bullet RC 41296 by Harry Stein read by Clay Teunis 3 cassettes Young doctor Dan Logan decides to make a career change by accepting a relatively low-paying fellowship with the American Cancer Foundation. Once there, Logan is shocked by the ruthless competitive attitudes of the senior fellows. When he teams up with another junior fellow, Sabrina Como, on an exciting protocol she stumbles across in old literature, Logan finds out how far his superiors will go to claim success. Strong language. 1995. The Mamur Zapt and the Men Behind: A Suspense Tale of Old Cairo RC 42884 by Michael Pearce read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Cairo, Egypt, 1909. The khedive is taking his time in naming a new prime minister. Meanwhile someone shoots at a customs agent, and violence erupts in the bazaars. As if that's not enough, David Cadwallader Owen, the mamur zapt, or head of Cairo's secret police, must also contend with increasing reports of civil servants being followed. 1991. The Messiah Stones RC 41737 by Irving Benig read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes Until he receives his inheritance--three letters in a cigar box--John McGowan is a teacher at a small Pennsylvania college. But the letters change his life forever. McGowan learns why his father deserted the family years ago. More importantly, the message in the letters sends McGowan and his wife, Sarah, on a spiritual journey of discovery. Bestseller 1995. Moonlight Becomes You RC 43231 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes In a terrifying opening scene, fashion photographer Maggie Holloway finds herself buried alive in a satin-lined coffin. The tale flashes back to Maggie's recent reunion with her long-ago stepmother, Nuala Moore. After Nuala is violently killed, Maggie links her death and others to a single person--who has the same designs on Maggie. Bestseller 1996. Neanderthal RC 42086 by John Darnton read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes A series of disappearances and murders in the mountains of northern Asia signals that something has gone wrong with an extraordinary scientific expedition. Dispatched to investigate the matter, two academic rivals encounter a world of primeval creatures who provide a link to human origins. Bestseller 1996. No Time for Heroes RC 41654 by Brian Freemantle read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Russia's senior cultural attach‚ in Washington is killed Mafia style, and William Cowley of the FBI is called in to investigate. Assisting him is Russian detective Dimitri Danilov, who is having trouble coping with the "new" Russia. Traveling to Geneva, Brighton Beach, Sicily, and Moscow, the two uncover a complex web of plots and multimillion-dollar deals. Companion to _The Button Man (RC 38139)_. Strong language. 1994. Official Privilege RC 41897 by P.T. Deutermann read by Bruce Huntey 4 cassettes When the body of a black navy lieutenant is found in a battleship, navy commander Dan Collins and civilian Grace Snow are assigned to investigate. After they learn the victim's sister, a navy lieutenant herself, also died an untimely death, they are removed from the case. Continuing on their own, Collins and Snow attract the attention of a deadly problem solver. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Operation Remission RC 41332 by Paul Johnson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Wendell "Jake" Jacobsen has leukemia and sets off across the country to bid farewell to his friends. Convinced the disease was caused when the government deliberately exposed soldiers to atomic radiation for research purposes, Jake and others seek revenge and an end to environmental abuse with a plot to release radioactive gas into congressional chambers while Congress is in session. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1993. Out of Sight RC 43239 by Elmore Leonard read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes While on a prison visit, deputy marshal Karen Sisco becomes locked in a car trunk with escaping felon Jack Foley. Later, as Foley is about to score a multimillion-dollar heist, he becomes romantically connected with Sisco, who is part of a federal stakeout. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1996. Pandora's Clock RC 41988 by John J. Nance read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes After American 747 flight 66 leaves Germany, a passenger has a heart attack. Pilot James Holland is shocked when London refuses to let him make an emergency landing. The passenger was exposed to a mysterious virus and no country (not even the United States) wants to handle a possible epidemic. Doctor Sanders of the CIA is Holland's only real ally, but Sanders must convince the pilot of that in time to save him. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. The Pardon RC 41625 by James Grippando read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Attorney Jack Swyteck pleads with his estranged father, the governor of Florida, to pardon a man scheduled to die that morning. The senior Swyteck refuses, because Jack won't reveal who proved to him that the prisoner was innocent. Two years later, the governor is paying a blackmailer for silence about the execution, and Jack is framed for murder. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Phoenix Rising RC 41881 by John J. Nance read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Elizabeth Sterling, an investment banker, helps Ron Lamb get the needed financing for his new airline--Pan Am. In fact Elizabeth is so good at her job that Ron persuades her to join the company as chief financial officer. But shortly after starting work at Pan Am, Elizabeth finds herself fighting to save the airline from the "accidents" that plague it. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Pictures at Eleven RC 42063 by Norman Spinrad read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes Toby Inman, news anchor for KLAX in Los Angeles, is just finishing the six o'clock news when the station is invaded by members of the Green Army Commandos. The ecoterrorists plan to blow up the station and everyone in it unless they are allowed to broadcast their demands on television. For good measure, they have sprinkled the explosives with enough plutonium to make Los Angeles uninhabitable for a long time. Strong language and violence. 1994. Playing Happy Families RC 41542 by Julian Symons read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes John and Eleanor Midway have been married for thirty years. On Saturday they celebrate their anniversary with members of the family. It is a happy occasion they will all remember. But the following Monday, everyone's life changes when Eleanor and John's grown daughter, Jenny, disappears without a trace. Some strong language. 1994. The Reckoning RC 42293 by James Byron Huggins read by John Polk 4 cassettes Jonathan Gage, once a skilled secret agent, gave up the profession after being converted to Christianity by Father Simon. But now Father Simon has been murdered, and the priest's friends Professor Malachi Halder and Halder's daughter, Susan, are in grave danger--all because of a manuscript that Simon and Halder once discovered, translated, and then failed to destroy. Some violence. 1994. Relic RC 42361 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes In September 1987, all members of an expedition to the Amazon were killed. A box of relics survived and has finally arrived at the New York Museum of Natural History, where the contents will be part of a new exhibit. But first the staff must deal with the brutal murders of two young boys in the museum's basement. Graduate student Margo Green thinks all the deaths are connected. Violence and strong language. 1995. Rose Madder RC 41248 by Stephen King read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes After fourteen years of severe beatings from her police-detective husband, thirty-two-year-old Rosie Daniels runs away. A trip to a pawn shop reveals that her wedding ring is fake, but Rosie trades it for an unusual painting of a woman standing above some ruins. While Rosie begins a new life narrating books on tape, her relentless husband is tracking her. And her painting seems to be coming to life. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. The Runaway Jury RC 42334 by John Grisham read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Using jury consultants with elaborate and illegal research techniques, the tobacco companies have managed to win every lawsuit brought against them. Now, in Mississippi, a man has purposely placed himself on the jury of the latest tobacco trial. Strong language. Bestseller 1996. Sacrifice of Isaac RC 42636 by Neil Gordon read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Luke Benami goes to Jerusalem on the death of his father, a high Israeli official and a hero of World War II, only to learn that his expatriate older brother, Danni, has sent word that he expects a son's share of the inheritance. Luke's search for Danni takes him to Paris and to a shadowy world of mystery, deception, and murder. 1995. Secret Admirer RC 42764 by Patricia MacDonald read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes On New Year's Eve, children's book author and illustrator Laura Reed is in her sick son's room when she hears a loud noise. Knocked unconscious by an intruder, Laura awakens to find her husband dead and herself the prime suspect, especially in the eyes of her mother-in-law. When childhood acquaintance Ian Turner sails into the beach town, Laura is grateful for his friendship, even though it starts more hateful rumors. Strong language and some violence. 1995. Shear RC 38986 by Tim Parks read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes English geologist Peter Nicholson anticipates a little fun with his mistress when he goes off to a Greek island to investigate the death of a quarry worker. But the demands of the distraught widow, a fax announcing his wife's pregnancy, a fling with the quarry owner's daughter, and discovery of company wrongdoing create stresses as complex as those that cause "shear" in rocks. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1993. Silent Treatment RC 41073 by Michael Palmer read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Just before her scheduled operation for a brain aneurysm, Dr. Harry Corbett's wife, Evie, dies suspiciously in her hospital bed. Another doctor immediately accuses Corbett, claiming Evie had just admitted having an affair. Evie's roommate at the hospital saw the real murderer, but she was experiencing d.t.'s at the time. Now Corbett must find the killer to clear his own name. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Stanton Succession RC 42291 by Warren Kiefer read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes The impressive and brilliant economist Adam Walsh is the candidate favored to become the new CEO of Stanton Industries, until it is discovered that he has a criminal record of fraud and extortion and has stolen millions from the company. When confronted, Walsh acts as if his competitors for the job have merely tossed the gauntlet, beginning high-stakes corporate infighting, intrigue, and danger. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. The Statement RC 42804 by Brian Moore read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Seventy-year-old Pierre Brossard, a former officer in France's Vichy government and a known Nazi collaborator, is wanted for crimes against humanity. He has eluded capture for over forty years, aided by officials in government and the Catholic Church. On his trail, however, is a vigilante group of Holocaust survivors who seek to avenge the dead. Bestseller 1996. Sudden Prey RC 42043 by John Sandford read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Minneapolis cop Lucas Davenport is involved in the shooting deaths of two outlaw women, Candy and Georgie LaChaise. Imprisoned Dick LaChaise (Candy's husband and Georgie's brother) escapes when he is allowed to attend their funeral. He seeks vengeance by killing the loved ones of the cops responsible for his loss. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1996. Superstitious RC 42417 by R.L. Stine read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Sara Morgan has returned to her Pennsylvania alma mater for a graduate degree. She meets Liam O'Connor, an appealing new folklore professor whose only downside is his superstitious nature. Their romance blossoms despite a rash of horrible murders in the tiny college town. But after a whirlwind courtship and wedding, Sara makes a troubling discovery. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Suspicion of Guilt RC 41321 by Barbara Parker read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Since Florida attorney Gail Connor was accused of murder in _Suspicion of Innocence (RC 39125)_, her firm has been reluctant to assign her prominent cases. Then former classmate Patrick Norris, who dropped out of law school to pursue more ethical work, requests Gail's help. His wealthy aunt (a friend of Gail's mother) has died, and Patrick suspects her will is a forgery by her two stepchildren. Strong language and some violence. 1995. The Third Twin RC 43176 by Ken Follett read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes A young woman scientist happens upon a genetic research project to produce the ideal soldier. She locates and becomes involved with one of the cloned men, who stands accused of a rape committed by his twin. Her research uncovers a vast conspiracy to genetically alter all of society. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1996. Too Close for Comfort RC 41687 by Ellen Feldman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Isobel Behringer has just married New York psychiatrist Peter Arlen. He sees patients in his apartment, so, according to his wishes, Isobel is careful not to be seen during office hours. But things of hers disappear, and she is plagued by a string of harassing phone calls from a woman. And then she receives pictures of Peter in the mail and finds clues that he may be having an affair. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. True Crime RC 41658 by Andrew Klavan read by Michael Stanton 2 cassettes Frank Beachum is about to be put to death for killing a pregnant store clerk, a crime he says he did not commit. On his last day he has an interview scheduled with a reporter. But the reporter is injured in a car wreck that morning, so the assignment is passed to her colleague Steve Everett. Annoyed at having his day off interrupted, Everett doesn't give the story much thought--until he stumbles on a clue to Beachum's innocence. Strong language. 1995. Under the Beetle's Cellar RC 42093 by Mary Willis Walker read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Claiming the end of the world is near, Samuel Mordecai and his heavily armed group have kidnapped school-bus driver Walter Demming and eleven children. During the fifty days the hostages are kept in an underground pit, Vietnam vet Demming rallies them with stories and trains them in defense. Meanwhile, journalist Molly Cates searches for Mordecai's birth mother, hoping she will negotiate with the cult leader. Strong language and violence. 1995. The Vanishing RC 39977 by Tim Krabb‚ read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette While Rex Hofman is stopped at a gas station in southern France, his girlfriend, Saskia Ehlvest, goes to buy refreshments and disappears. Not satisfied with the police investigation, Rex begins one of his own and becomes obsessed with finding Saskia. Years later a stranger approaches Rex with an offer of information about Saskia and a price tag that Rex accepts. Subject of both a Dutch and an American film. 1993. Vertical Run RC 42062 by Joseph R. Garber read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes After jogging to work, executive vice president Dave Elliot is dressing in his office on the forty-fifth floor when the company president comes in to shoot him. Elliot escapes, only to find the building is swarming with men--all with orders to kill him. His Vietnam training keeps him alive and hidden, but unless Elliot can figure out why he has been targeted, he may not survive. Strong language and violence. 1995. The Voyage RC 42827 by Robert MacNeil read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes David Lyon of the Canadian foreign service has just been offered a plum job by the prime minister when another bit of news deflates his mood. Former fashion model Francesca D'Anielli is missing from a rented boat and presumed dead, leaving behind a note to David. David's remembrances of their adulterous affair alternate with scenes from Francesca's time on the boat as she, too, thinks back on her life. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Watch Me RC 42014 by A.J. Holt read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes After FBI agent Jay Fletcher blows a serial murder case by illegal computer searching, she is sent to New Mexico to track an arsonist. There she uses her computer program to identify another serial killer and then murders him. Through his computer, she discovers Special K, a bulletin board for serial killers. Meanwhile an ex-agent searches for a killer he has known about for years. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Water Hazard RC 41489 by Scott Borg read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Anderson is befriended at a bar and then drugged. He awakens to find a man who looks just like him trying to drown him. In self-defense Anderson drowns the look-alike, only to learn that the police and everyone else believe Anderson to be dead. Anderson assumes his assailant's identity while he searches for the reason behind the murder attempt. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Weatherman RC 42046 by Steve Thayer read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes A Minnesota woman is killed each season just before a major weather disturbance. The police come to suspect weatherman Dixon Bell, but Bell's colleague, investigative producer Rick Beanblossom, who wears a mask to hide a face destroyed in Vietnam, thinks Bell is innocent. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. The Witches' Hammer RC 40063 by Jane Stanton Hitchcock read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Since her mother's death and her own divorce, researcher Beatrice O'Connell has been living with her surgeon father. A rare book collector, Dr. O'Connell has been given an odd tome by a grateful patient. It is a grimoire, a book of black magic. When the doctor is murdered and his library ransacked, Beatrice is sure the grimoire is involved and vows to avenge his death. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. With Extreme Prejudice RC 42071 by Fredrick Barton read by John Stratton 3 cassettes New Orleans film critic Mike Barnett uses alcohol to ease the loss of his attorney wife, Joan, who was hit and killed by a car a year ago. When Mike's house is burglarized, the only thing missing is a file from a case Joan had been working on for years. As Mike meets resistance in inquiring about the case, he begins to realize Joan's death was not an accident. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. War Stories Behind the Lines: The Corps, Book 7 RC 41352 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes After an odd radio transmission to headquarters in the Philippines, General Fleming Pickering is assigned to find out if a group of American guerrillas is really on Bataan harassing the occupying Japanese. Pickering's diverse but gung-ho group dodges the political maneuvering of the brass in Washington and slips behind the lines. Sequel to _Close Combat (RC 36120)_. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Eagle Station RC 42374 by Mark Berent read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Loyalty stemming from their days at the Air Force Academy in the 1950s unites the men as they fight in Vietnam in 1968. Ken Tanaka and Court Bannister fly their F-4s on dangerous missions over Laos. Manuel Dominguez is a rescue jumper whose daring helps him forget the injustice of his dismissal from the academy. Sequel to _Phantom Leader (RC 37713)_. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Emperor's Coloured Coat RC 43006 by John Biggins read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes In this prequel to _A Sailor of Austria (RC 39418)_, Austrian navy lieutenant Otto Prohaska stumbles on a plot to kill Archduke Ferdinand in 1914. Otto's seniors ignore his warning and post him to China, where he contends with pirates and other sordid types before returning to Vienna and the decaying empire he serves. Violence. 1992. Enigma RC 42377 by Robert Harris read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes February 1943. Cryptanalyst Thomas Jericho is recovering from a nervous breakdown suffered while deciphering Hitler's codes at Bletchley. While recuperating, Jericho develops a relationship with cryptographer Claire. A month later, he is recalled to Bletchley, where he must break Hitler's new codes to save a convoy of American ships headed to England. And he must find the missing Claire, who may have been a spy. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. The Far Side of Home RC 42353 by Maggie Davis read by John Polk 2 cassettes (Reissue) A soldier in the Civil War can think of nothing but the fiasco of his wedding night and his desperate wish to make things right with his bride. That the granting of his wish also makes him a prisoner of the enemy gives him no concern at all. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1963. October's Ghost RC 41547 by Ryne Douglas Pearson read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes The United States is involved in peace negotiations with Russia and is also supporting a move to overthrow Castro. An informant, who warns the United States that Castro has an old nuclear weapon he plans to use against them, is killed, and FBI agents Art Jefferson and Francine Aguirre are looking for his murderer. Meanwhile Russia becomes skeptical about U.S. action, endangering the peace process. Violence and strong language. 1994. Resistance RC 42842 by Anita Shreve read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes In 1943 an American B-17 is downed near a village in Nazi-occupied Belgium. At a safe house the injured pilot finds succor and love with an unhappily married woman. Then he is arrested. Fifty years later his betrayer's identity is revealed to his lovechild. 1995. The Road Home RC 42307 by Ellen Emerson White read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes A tour of duty in Vietnam as a nurse has a profound effect on Rebecca. Endless days of triage--sorting and treating the incoming wounded--leave her a physical and emotional wreck; she all but forgets her own injuries. Coming home to the States is harder than she expects, and she heads west to find Michael, with whom she had a blossoming romance in Vietnam. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1995. The Sorrow of War: A Novel of North Vietnam RC 41708 by Bao Ninh read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes The author, an ex-North Vietnamese soldier, recounts his country's conflict with South Vietnam and the United States, through the eyes of Kien. In 1965, Kien joined a brigade of five hundred men fighting in action they did not begin. By war's end, Kien is one of only ten still alive. With the war over, Kien begins to write, trying to make sense of his survival. Some violence and some strong language. 1993. Westerns The Bandera Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 4 RC 41983 by Ralph Compton read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes When Gil and Van Austin receive a plea for help from their partner, Clay Duval, who has gone into Mexico to get cattle, they have little choice but to go to his aid. Tension at the border runs high after the fall of the Alamo and the Texans' revenge at San Jacinto, making the journey nearly suicidal. But the two spirited men must find Clay, and they need the cattle. Strong language and violence. 1993. Bar-20 RC 42322 by Clarence E. Mulford read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes The outfit of the Bar-20 ranch of upper Texas is "perhaps the most famous from Canada to the Rio Grande." Buck Peters is the foreman, and among his men is Hopalong Cassidy, who earned his limp preventing a murder years before. Buck is prominent in a long-standing feud with neighboring ranches, but cowboys aren't the only ones after the men of Bar-20. Strong language and violence. 1992. Black Sun, the Battle of Summit Springs, 1869: The Plainsmen, Book 4 RC 41366 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 2 cassettes In this sequel to _The Stalkers (RC 41365)_, the author continues his account of the plainsmen. Seamus Donegan joins "Buffalo" Bill Cody and the Fifth Cavalry as they travel west. Johnston describes the Fifth Cavalry's 1869 attack on the Dog Soldiers of Tall Bull Cheyenne that ended the cohesiveness of the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. Violence and strong language. 1991. Blood Saga RC 39948 by Will Camp read by Arnie Warren 1 cassette In 1878 three men approach Rueben Child's humble cabin in New Mexico Territory. To his wife's horror, they calmly gun him down so they can take his land. She writes their names on a handkerchief and flees with her small son, Virgil. Two decades later on her deathbed, Virgil's mother gives him the scrap of cloth and asks him to bury her next to his father. When Virgil finds his hometown, he also finds his father's murderers. Strong language and violence. 1994. Blood Song, the Battle of Powder River and the Beginning of the Great Sioux War of 1876: The Plainsmen, Book 8 RC 41370 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes Johnston continues his account of the Indian Wars in this sequel to _Dying Thunder (RC 41369)_. As Seamus Donegan heads to Montana Territory with his new bride, his trip is interrupted by war in the Black Hills. Once again Donegan joins in a long winter battle that brings loneliness and fear. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Champion with a Gun: The Gunsmith RC 42409 by J.R. Roberts read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette When Clint Adams sprains his ankle on the trail, he rides to a nearby settlement for help. He is greeted by men with guns who think Adams is working for Dave Peck, a wealthy lumberman who has been trying to run them off the land. When they learn that Adams is the renowned Gunsmith, the settlers decide to enlist him on their side. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Children of the Dust RC 42429 by Clancy Carlile read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Two intertwined stories of life in the West during the 1880s Oklahoma land rush. In one tale, Gypsy Smith, a lawman and gunfighter of mixed heritage, leads a band of settlers from Tennessee to Oklahoma and falls in love with a schoolteacher along the way. He suffers greatly at the hands of the Klan on the eve of his wedding. In the other story, a superintendent's daughter falls in love with a young Indian boy. Violence and some strong language. 1995. The Chisholm Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 3 RC 41982 by Ralph Compton read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Young Tenatse Chisholm, son of the famous trailblazer, has the grit and savvy to make his own way in the rough-and-tumble West after the Civil War. Before letting him pursue his dream of driving Texas longhorns to Kansas, Ten's father sends him to New Orleans to make his own connections and prove his mettle. The Crescent City holds lessons of treachery and romance. Strong language and violence. 1993. The Colorado: Rivers West RC 42600 by Gary McCarthy read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Isaac Beard works for his father-in-law in St. Louis until the day mountain man Jim Savage comes to town. Following a series of unfortunate incidents, Isaac and Jim set out for the Colorado Grand River, where they plan to become rich trapping beaver. It is more than a year before Isaac returns to St. Louis to claim his family. But things have changed, and it is a different family that makes a home along the Colorado. Strong language and some violence. 1989. The Dawn of Mercy: Winds of Change, Volume 1 RC 42677 by Michael R. Joens read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Already three generations of Hochreiters have kept the Montana ranch going, and Tyler, as first-born, is expected to follow in his father's footsteps. But Tyler knows that the family's gift for farming has gone to his brother Billy. Tyler wants to become a preacher. But will his father understand? 1996. Devil Wire RC 42427 by Cameron Judd read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes As the West is being settled, barbed wire is changing the way lands are used, a situation that riles lots of folks. Jim Hartford arrives in Montana to start afresh as a rancher but quickly finds himself embroiled in the bloody battle over "the devil wire." His future and everything he and his brother have worked for are at stake in this wild land. Some violence. 1981. Devil's Backbone, the Modoc War, 1872-1873: The Plainsmen, Book 5 RC 41367 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes The tale of the plainsmen continues as Seamus Donegan and his uncle arrive at Tule Lake in Oregon country. There the Modoc Indians, led by Chief Kientpoos, are besieged by the U.S. Army in a battle that lasts seven months. Sequel to _Black Sun (RC 41366)_. Violence and strong language. 1991. Dying Thunder, the Fight at Adobe Walls and the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon, 1874-1875: The Plainsmen, Book 7 RC 41369 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes In this sequel to _Shadow Riders (RC 41368)_, the author continues his account of the plainsmen and the Indian Wars. He describes two battles of the Red River War. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Frontier Lady: Lone Star Legacy, Volume 1 RC 41788 by Judith Pella read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Deborah grows up in Virginia, but the Civil War takes a toll on her family and friends, and so she joins the Stoners, distant relatives, in Texas. She is supposed to marry Leonard Stoner, a young man set to inherit a fortune. Deborah ignores the warnings of her friends who advise her to flee Texas at her first chance, and now she stands accused of murder. Prequel to _Stoner's Crossing (RC 41789)_. 1993. The Goodnight Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 1 RC 41980 by Ralph Compton read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes With the Civil War over, four Texas Rangers are out of work. Charlie Goodnight reckons the best way to make a living is to round up unclaimed longhorns and blaze a new cattle trail through the mining country of New Mexico and Colorado. The four men, who live by their wits and guns, face unscrupulous traders and hostile Comanchees. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Hey, Cowboy, Wanna Get Lucky? RC 42742 by Baxter Black read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Two wild cowboys on the rodeo circuit, Cody and Lick, might be far from making the National Finals, but they are champions at living the cowboy life. Writing with humor and earthiness, the author, a cowboy poet and large-animal veterinarian, promises "sex, violence, intrigue, and the occasional philosophical observation," in this, his first novel. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. King of Spades RC 42855 by Frederick Manfred read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Young Earl Ransom is found on the prairie with no memory of how he got there or who he is. Years later on the Dakota frontier, Earl confronts his identity and the conflicts of his past. A family saga set in the mid-nineteenth-century American West. Descriptions of sex. 1966. Lord Grizzly: Buckskin Man Tales, Volume 2 RC 42917 by Frederick Manfred read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes (Reissue) This story, originally published in 1954, tells of a mountain man's agonizing adventure in hostile Indian country in the early 1800s. Deserted and left to die, he drags his broken body across two hundred miles of wilderness in search of revenge. Sequel to _Conquering Horse (RC 11401)_. Some violence. 1983. The Man from BAR-20 RC 40745 by Clarence E. Mulford read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes A stranger has come to the little cow town of Hastings. The storekeeper sends him to CL Ranch for work, remarking that he looks like the ranch foreman, Logan. When Logan asks for his story, the stranger admits he is Johnny Nelson, aka the Kid, originally from the BAR-20. Upset when Hopalong and the others married, Johnny left his domesticated friends for adventure. Logan gives it to him--tracking rustlers. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Mojave Crossing RC 39972 by Louis L'Amour read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette (Reissue) Set in the late 1870s. Cowboy Tell Sackett has no problem carrying thirty pounds of gold, but the hard part is ahead when he has to cross the desert. While he waits for a ferry to cross the Colorado River, he meets trouble in the form of a beautiful black-eyed young woman and a gang with eyes on his gold. 1964. Monte Walsh RC 42329 by Jack Schaefer read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes (Reissue) A Western horseman's life from age sixteen to late middle age is a microcosm of the period of the open range. A series of episodes reveals his character, those of his companions, and a way of life that is hard, but free. Strong language and some violence. 1981. Murders at Moon Dance RC 41137 by A.B. Guthrie Jr. read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning author's first novel is a mystery-western. An old man is shot dead outside the town of Moon Dance after crowing about finding a gold mine. Town members suspect Robideau, a possible cattle rustler, but they don't have the manpower to go after him. When young West Cawinne comes to town, he is recruited to do the deed. As he ponders the offer, two more men die in related shootings. Strong language and violence. 1943. Murphy's Stand RC 42350 by Gary Paulsen and Brian Burks read by John Polk 1 cassette In the three years since his wife was killed, ex-sheriff Al Murphy and his horse have been wandering. Hungry and broke outside the small town of Turrett, he comes upon a murder and shoots his way free. The murder victim is Jake McCormick, who owns a business with his sister, Christine. Christine hires Murphy to defend her wagons against the rival tradesman she holds responsible for Jake's death. Violence. 1993. Ned Christie's War RC 39955 by Robert J. Conley read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette In 1887, Ned Christie rides to Tahlequah to take part in the council meeting of the Cherokee Nation. Like others, Ned is upset that whites seem to be taking control of the Nation and plans to speak out against it. But before the meeting occurs, he drinks some illegal whiskey with a friend and sleeps it off outside. When a lawman is shot nearby the next morning, Ned begins a long battle as a hunted man. Violence. 1990. Night of the Wolf: The Gunsmith RC 42400 by J.R. Roberts read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette Outside Molasses, Montana, Clint Adams (the Gunsmith) finds the body of a man with his throat ripped out and wolf tracks nearby. Further down the road, Adams finds another man lying in the snow. In town Adams learns that the second man, Ned Holt, has had a series of spells. The gypsies have made him believe that he is turning into a werewolf, and Ned's sister wants Adams to prove them wrong. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Pecos River: Rivers West RC 42587 by Frederic Bean read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Weary of the sea and ill with a lung disease, Buck Wallace sets out to spend the rest of his life trapping along the Pecos River. Despite stories he hears of savage Comanches there, he does not fear death and wants to live in peace among the Indians. The brutality of life he finds is tempered by his unexpected love of Asa, a beautiful Kiowa woman. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Powder River: Rivers West RC 42576 by Win Blevins read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Adam Smith Maclean, part Indian, who works as a doctor at an army fort to which Cheyenne people are being relocated, and Elaine, a teacher, have just gotten married. On the couple's wedding night, the Cheyenne decide they can no longer endure their treatment and must return to the Powder River, fifteen hundred miles north. Adam and Elaine feel they must go also, but army soldiers will not make it an easy trip. Some strong language and some violence. 1990. The Pumpkin Rollers RC 43160 by Elmer Kelton read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes With the Civil War over, young Trey McLean believes the time has come to head west and fulfill his dream of becoming a cattleman. Known at first as a pumpkin roller (a green farmboy with no knowledge of ranching), Trey soon learns, but not without some problems--and a little romance--along the way. Some strong language. 1996. The Quiet Cowboy RC 41933 by Jack Curtis read by John Stratton 1 cassette Wes Bengard and his Paiute partner, Red (whose specialty is making desserts), are mustang ranchers in Nevada. Their monthly trips to town yield the latest gossip, usually concerning Beecher Turnbull, suspected of shooting men on public range outside his ranch. Now a local man is a victim and tempers are flaring. There is also talk that Turnbull's wife (whom Wes pines for) is attracted to Turnbull's brother. Violence and strong language. 1994. Red Cloud's Revenge, Showdown on the Northern Plains, 1867: The Plainsmen, Book 2 RC 40640 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes In this sequel to _Sioux Dawn (RC 40639)_, Johnston recreates the two battles that took place less than twenty-four hours apart in August of 1867. Seven months after the Fetterman Massacre, Sergeant Seamus Donegan of the Army of the West watches the proud leaders of natives and whites as they battle at Hay Field and Wagon Box. Violence and strong language. 1990. Redeye: A Western RC 42318 by Clyde Edgerton read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Characters take turns relating this tale set in 1892. A local rancher has discovered cliff dwellings in Mesa Largo, Colorado, and various citizens have different plans for the site of the dwellings. Yet each--an embalmer, a bishop, a young girl, an Englishman, and a drifter with his red-eyed dog--hopes to make Mesa Largo into a bustling town. Some strong language. 1995. Reklaw RC 40945 by Wayne Davis read by John Stratton 2 cassettes The wanderer who calls himself Reklaw is actually Andrew Jackson Walker. He has been on the run since he was twelve because he killed the man who murdered his parents. Now rancher Bauer is offering Reklaw a part of his herd in return for his help. But Bauer's granddaughter, Gretchen, has been in charge of the herd since her father left six years earlier, and she doesn't want any help from Reklaw. Some violence. 1995. Ronicky Doone's Reward RC 42021 by Max Brand read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes There is a feud going on in Twin Springs, and Ronicky Doone, who has just ridden into town, finds himself in the middle of it. Years ago, Steve Bennett tried to put Al Jenkins out of business, but Al left town and struck it rich in the Alaska gold fields. Now Al is back. He is putting a lot of money into the dying town, and he wants his land back from Steve. Most of the town's people back Al, but not Ronicky. Strong language and violence. 1922. Shadow Riders, the Southern Plains Uprising, 1873: The Plainsmen, Book 6 RC 41368 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 2 cassettes As Johnston continues his tale of the plainsmen and the Indian Wars, he focuses on the Kiowa Indians, led by Chief White Bear. Because the white men have killed many buffalo and broken many promises, the Indians are now leaving their reservations and returning to the southern plains where they hope to reclaim their land. Sequel to _Devil's Backbone (RC 41367)_. Violence and strong language. 1991. Shortgrass Song RC 41964 by Mike Blakely read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes With its buffalo hunts, trail drives, Indian wars, and shoot-outs, the Texas range country gives young Caleb more adventure than he could have imagined back in Pennsylvania. His parents' former role in the underground railroad brings them the help of Buster, a runaway slave. On his westward journey, Buster's meeting with the Arapaho completes the scene for this saga of the Holcomb family, early Texas ranchers. Some violence. 1994. The Snake River: Rivers West RC 43054 by Win Blevins read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Pacific Northwest, 1830s. Flare O'Flaherty is a trapper who seems down on his luck when Dr. Samuel Full asks him to lead a group of Christians to a mission on the Pacific Coast. Full doesn't like O'Flaherty's terms, but Miss Jewel, a missionary, convinces him. Along the way O'Flaherty faces many challenges, but the greatest are Miss Jewel and Sima, a young brave who is searching for his white father. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. Spanish Gold: The Gunsmith RC 42379 by J.R. Roberts read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette Clint Adams, the Gunsmith, is fishing when he is kidnapped by two men. They have just fatally shot a prospector while trying to learn the location of some buried Spanish gold. Adams gets away and locates the prospector's daughter, Annie Bates, in Silver City. The two decide to find the gold themselves, but they're not the only ones with that plan. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Stalkers, the Battle of Beecher Island, 1868: The Plainsmen, Book 3 RC 41365 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes Johnston continues his tale of the plainsmen with an account of the nine-day battle that took place on an unnamed prairie riverbed in Colorado Territory in 1868. Fifty plainsmen find themselves surrounded by thousands of Indians, with no means of escape. Sequel to _Red Cloud's Revenge (RC 40640)_. Violence and strong language. 1990. Stoner's Crossing: Lone Star Legacy, Volume 2 RC 41789 by Judith Pella read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Nineteen years ago, Deborah Stoner escaped her fate at the gallows of Stoner's Crossing thanks to outlaw Griff McCulloch. During the intervening years, she has raised two children, Carolyn and Sky, and she is now married to Sam Killion. But her past is coming back to haunt her, and this time more than just her life is in jeopardy. Her relationship with her children is also at risk. Sequel to _Frontier Lady (RC 41788)_. 1994. This Savage Race RC 41128 by Douglas C. Jones read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes A historical western about the efforts of a pioneer family to carve out a better life for themselves. Mr. Jefferson was president when Boone Fawley took his wife, his sons, and his sister and struck out from St. Louis. But instead of heading west, they made their way south into the Arkansas wilderness. The life they found was often wretched, but they met all difficulties with a resilient spirit. Some strong language. 1993. Tracks of the Hunter RC 42859 by John Callahan read by Bob Askey 1 cassette John Garrett's son sits in a Mexican jail waiting for a firing squad. Formerly part of an outlaw band, he faces charges including murder. But the Mexicans want the band's ringleaders and offer Garrett his son's life in exchange for the seven vicious killers. 1968. Walking West RC 42779 by No‰lle Sickels read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes The tale of a grueling and parlous migration of families by covered wagon from Indiana to California in 1852. The story, told from a woman's point of view, is a chronicle of the seven-month journey related in "common little bits . . . the chores and smells and songs and aches." A story of human courage and commitment. Some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Western Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 2 RC 41981 by Ralph Compton read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes The love of a good fight stays with former Texas Ranger Benton McCaleb as he heads up an outfit to drive longhorns on the new Western Trail and settle a homestead in Cheyenne, which is now reached by rail. Rumors of shady land dealings challenge McCaleb's sense of justice, and he takes up the fight. Sequel to _The Goodnight Trail (RC 41980)_. Some violence and some strong language. 1992. Where the River Runs RC 42303 by Richard S. Wheeler read by John Polk 2 cassettes In 1849 Captain Jed Owen is in command of a Montana treaty and exploring party. His band of men are struck by illness and die one by one, leaving nearly dead Owen a prisoner of the Kootenai tribe. When he is finally healed and set free, Owen, clutching a bag of deathbed letters from his men, must find his own way home. Meanwhile, Owen's fianc‚e, Susannah St. George, a colonel's daughter, sets out to find Owen. Some violence. 1990. The Yellowstone: Rivers West RC 42563 by Win Blevins read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes The Great Northwest, 1840s. Robert Burns Maclean, known to all as Mac, has been trapping in the Shining Mountains with several other men. He feels at loose ends, but when he sees the Yellowstone, he realizes his destiny lies along its banks. He will start his own trading business and ask permission to marry Annemarie, a Cheyenne woman. But Mac has no money with which to begin his venture. Strong language and some violence. 1988.