Cassette Books 2006 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2007 Adult Fiction Adventure Black Wind: A Dirk Pitt Novel RC 59292 by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Six decades after a Japanese submarine sank off the coast of Washington state, an invisible wave of death strikes the Aleutian Islands. Marine scientists Summer and Dirk Pitt Jr. investigate, encountering a plot to launch a chimeric biological weapon against America. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Brilliance of the Moon: Tales of the Otori, Book 3 RC 58999 by Lian Hearn read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Otori Takeo and Shirakawa Kaede's marriage enrages warlord Arai Daiichi and Lord Fujiwara, who considered Kaede his betrothed. When Takeo journeys to reclaim Kaede's ancestral lands and avenge his adopted father, Fujiwara kidnaps Kaede. Sequel to Grass for His Pillow (RC 57935). Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Captain Alatriste: The Adventures of Captain Alatriste, Book 1 RC 60007 by Arturo Pérez-Reverte read by John Horton 1 cassette Madrid, Spain; 1620s. Swordsman Diego Alatriste is hired to stage a midnight robbery of two Englishmen. But Father Bocanegra of the Spanish Inquisition tells him to kill the gentlemen. Because these aren't ordinary travelers, however, Alatriste becomes caught in a maze of intrigue. Strong language and some violence. 1996. The Codex RC 59287 by Douglas Preston read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes When Tom Broadbent and his brothers discover that their tomb-robbing father has taken his priceless collection of antiquities (including a Mayan codex) and gone into hiding, they search the globe for him. Others soon join the hunt. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close RC 60319 by Jonathan Safran Foer read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Precocious nine-year-old Oskar Schell discovers a mysterious key labeled "Black" belonging to his father, who was killed in the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks. Oskar roams New York City on a quest to find the matching lock. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Fiddler's Green; or, A Wedding, a Ball, and the Singular Adventure of Sundry Moss: Moosepath League Chronicles RC 59723 by Van Reid read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Maine, 1897. Misadventures of the Moosepath League continue: residents anticipate chairman Tobias Walton's marriage to Phileda McCannon and Mrs. Morrell's annual June ball. Meanwhile, Tobias's aide-de-camp, Sundry Moss, ventures into a bizarre backwoods feud and meets an optimistic sailor searching for a paradise known as Fiddler's Green. 2004. Governor Ramage, R.N.: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 4 RC 60193 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes (Reissue) Commanding the Triton, Lieutenant Ramage escorts a merchant-ship convoy to Jamaica. While he protects some French aristocrats and prepares for a hurricane, he faces a vengeful rear admiral and a mysterious interloper. Ramage even temporarily governs a Spanish island. Sequel to Ramage and the Freebooters (RC 59961). Some violence. 1973. The Hot Kid RC 60336 by Elmore Leonard read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Oklahoma, 1930s. Young U.S. marshal Carlos "Carl" Webster loves chasing felons and savors the publicity. While searching for rich-boy-gone-bad Jack Belmont, Carl falls for gun moll Louly Brown. Hack writer Tony Antonelli tags along looking for new material. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. The Last Crossing RC 59471 by Guy Vanderhaeghe read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes 1870s. Tracing lost brother Simon, Charles and Addington Gaunt leave London for dusty U.S.-Canadian trading posts, where they assemble a search party that includes a journalist, a suspected murderer, a vengeful beauty, a Blackfoot/Scot guide, and a saloonkeeper—each confronting separate demons. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. Ramage and the Drumbeat: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 2 RC 59853 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Lieutenant Ramage enjoys his first official command aboard the Kathleen with orders to deliver important personages to Gibraltar, including the lovely Marchesa di Volterra, then support Lord Nelson in battle. While underway the impetuous Ramage dis- obeys orders and captures a Spanish ship. Sequel to Ramage (RC 59824), Some violence. 1967. Ramage and the Freebooters: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 3 RC 59961 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Lieutenant Ramage takes command of the brig Triton and her mutinous crew. Although sympathetic to their grievances, Ramage knows if he cannot deliver sealed dispatches to admirals in Brest, Cádiz, and the West Indies, he'll make a convenient scapegoat. Sequel to Ramage and the Drumbeat (RC 59853). Some violence. 1969. Ramage and the Guillotine: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 6 RC 60484 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes London, 1801. After a year in the West Indies, Lieutenant Ramage briefly reunites with his family and beloved Gianna before Nelson orders him to spy on the French invasion fleet. Failure could jeopardize English forces and send Ramage to Bonaparte's guillotine. Sequel to Ramage's Prize (RC 60229). Some violence. 1975. Ramage and the Rebels: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 9 RC 60777 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes While sweeping the Caribbean for freebooters, Captain Ramage of the Calypso happens upon a sinking British merchant ship whose crew and passengers have been ruthlessly murdered by French privateers. Thirsty for vengeance, Ramage sets sail to bring the killers to justice. Sequel to Ramage's Mutiny (RC 60769). Some violence. 1978. Ramage: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 1 RC 59824 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes 1796. Young English lieutenant Nicholas Ramage finds himself in command of the sinking frigate Sibella after his senior officers are killed in battle. Ramage escapes and continues his mission to rescue some stranded Italian nobles from Napoleon's fast approaching army. Some violence. 1965. Ramage's Diamond: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 7 RC 60501 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Lord Ramage, now a captain, commands the neglected frigate Juno for another seemingly impossible mission. Dispatched to the Caribbean islands Martinique and Diamond Rock, Ramage intends to barricade the French within Fort Royal, but first he must recondition an undisciplined crew. Sequel to Ramage and the Guillotine (RC 60484). Some violence. 1976. Ramage's Mutiny: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 8 RC 60769 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Captain Ramage receives orders to recover the British ship Jocasta, which her mutinous crew has surrendered to the Spanish. Aboard the French-built frigate Calypso, Ramage approaches Santa Cruz's heavily fortified port with a reckless scheme involving a "mutiny" of his own. Sequel to Ramage's Diamond (RC 60501). Some violence. 1977. Ramage's Prize: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 5 RC 60229 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes (Reissue) Jamaica. Mail vessels, vital links between England and the West Indies in the war against France, mysteriously vanish—threatening to upset both war and trade. Lieutenant Lord Ramage, suspecting French privateers, sets out to uncover treachery. Sequel to Governor Ramage, R.N. (RC 60193). Some violence. 1974. The Ring of the Slave Prince RC 59308 by Bjarne Reuter read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Caribbean, 1639. Fourteen-year-old Tom O'Connor rescues a shipwrecked castaway and a slave. He learns there's a large reward for returning the slave, a prince, to Africa. When the two disappear, Tom embarks on a dangerous quest to recapture them and make his fortune. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Sails on the Horizon: A Novel of the Napoleonic Wars RC 60669 by Jay Worrall read by John Lee 2 cassettes 1797. When his superior officers aboard HMS Argonaut die in battle, twenty-five-year-old Charles Edge- mont assumes command. Awarded both prize and promotion, Charles returns to London and falls in love with Quaker Penelope Brown, but their courtship is interrupted when Charles is recalled to duty. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2005. A Salty Piece of Land RC 59523 by Jimmy Buffett read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Tully Mars recounts his transformation from cowboy to lighthouse keeper, fleeing a Wyoming poodle ranch for warm ocean swells. On his psychedelic odyssey Tully encounters many colorful characters, including 101- year-old ship captain Cleopatra Highbourne, who employs him to restore a lighthouse on Cayo Loco. Strong language. 2004. Sharpe's Escape: Richard Sharpe and the Bussaco Campaign, 1810 RC 59840 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Portugal. As the French army marches into Spain, English captain Richard Sharpe readies for battle. Complicating his preparations are an incompetent officer and two corrupt Portuguese brothers, Major Ferreira and Ferragus, who have ingratiated themselves with the French and intend to kill Sharpe. Violence and some strong language. 2004. Someone to Run With RC 59550 by David Grossman read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Jerusalem. Teenaged Assaf searches for the owner of a stray yellow labrador called Dinka. The dog leads Assaf to the missing Tamar, from whom he learns the reasons for her mysterious disappearance and lessons about adolescence and love. Some strong language. 2000. The Triumph of the Sun RC 60002 by Wilbur Smith read by John Lee 4 cassettes A holy war breaks out in the Sudan as the local population rebels against Egyptian occupiers. The British intervene and attempt to rescue their stranded citizens in Khartoum. Businessman Ryder Courtney, Captain Penrod Ballantyne, and consul David Benbrook and his daughters are among those trapped. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. 21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey, Including Facsimile of the Manuscript; the Aubrey-Maturin Novels RC 59838 by Patrick O'Brian read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Following Blue at the Mizzen (RC 49105), Jack Aubrey, now a rear admiral, is ordered to South America. Trouble brews when Catholic inhabitants along the coast resent the Protestant crew and the nations they represent. Manuscript unfinished at the author's death in 2000. Afterword by Richard Snow. Strong language. 2004. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Blind Curve RC 59915 by Annie Solomon read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Detective Danny Sinofsky loses his sight in an undercover operation. Martha Crowe, who worshipped Danny in high school, becomes his mobility instructor. When Danny and Martha are sent to a safe house for protection, they fall in love. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. The Ha-Ha RC 60248 by Dave King read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Veteran Howie Kapostash is unable to speak, read, or write since being injured in Vietnam. He cares for his former girlfriend's nine- year-old son while she's in rehab. Finding unexpected joys in his new responsibilities, Howie dreads Sylvia's inevitable return. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. A Thousand Tomorrows RC 60320 by Karen Kingsbury read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes All bull rider Cody Gunner cares about on the Pro Rodeo Tour is his brother with Down syndrome and winning the national championship. Then he meets barrel racer Ali Daniels, who hides having cystic fibrosis. Their burgeoning love is made even stronger when Ali reveals her condition. 2005. Classics Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family RC 58992 by Thomas Mann read by Annie Wauters 5 cassettes (Reissue) Generational saga of merchant family's decline in nineteenth-century northern Germany. Portrays wealthy bourgeois lifestyle and everyday occurrences through cycles of marriage, birth, divorce, and death. German Nobel laureate's first novel, translated by John E. Woods. 1901. Dream of the Red Chamber RC 60086 by Hsueh-chin Tsao read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Eighteenth-century China. In the extensive House of Chia five generations and their servants live in two mansions according to custom. Young Pao-yu is ordered to marry Precious Virtue even though he's in love with Black Jade. Translated by Chi-Chen Wang. 1754. The Egyptian RC 59063 by Mika Waltari read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes (Reissue) Ancient Egypt. Elderly Sinuhe, former physician to the controversial pharaoh Akhnaton, recalls his own life and career amidst the religious and political upheavals surrounding the reign of his ruler. Tells how Akhnaton's attempts to depose ancient gods led to his death and Sinuhe's exile. Translated by Naomi Walford. Some descriptions of sex. 1949. How Green Was My Valley RC 60225 by Richard Llewellyn read by George Holmes 4 cassettes (Reissue) Before leaving his childhood home, Huw Morgan reminisces about his youth in South Wales. He remembers when the coal mines still flourished and family members and friends fought, loved, laughed, and cried as they struggled to survive labor troubles and hard times in the valley. National Book Award. 1939. The Pathfinder; or, The Inland Sea: A Leatherstocking Tale RC 59262 by James Fenimore Cooper read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes (Reissue) Upstate New York, French and Indian War. Frontiersman Natty Bumppo, nicknamed Leatherstocking, lives near Lake Ontario. He falls in love with Mabel Dunham, a sergeant's daughter, and wants to settle down to raise a family. Meanwhile treachery abounds among the native and European combatants. 1840. The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come and Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners RC 59950 by John Bunyan read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Two classic works by English Puritan John Bunyan (1628–1688). In the allegorical tale Pilgrim's Progress, the protagonist, burdened by sin, leaves the City of Destruction to find Zion, the city of God. His journey embodies Christian teachings. In Grace Abounding, Bunyan recounts his conversion and spiritual growth. 2004. The Pioneers: A Leatherstocking Tale RC 59281 by James Fenimore Cooper read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes (Reissue) Northern New York frontier, 1823. Settlers in the foothills turn the wilderness into farmland and villages. Judge Temple and his daughter, Elizabeth, help to establish a new civilization, while the natives and frontiersmen are driven out. Old hunter Natty Bumppo, called Leatherstocking, observes the changing environment with regret. 1823. The Prince and the Pauper RC 59303 by Mark Twain read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes (Reissue) The future Edward VI of England and a young pauper agree to trade places for a few days. The pauper becomes king, and he finds it quite insufferable. Meanwhile, the prince is roaming the street in tatters. People and circumstances almost make the role reversal permanent. For junior and senior high and older readers. Family After RC 59132 by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Fifty-six-year-old Harry Gill's one goal after his wife's death is to survive the first year by learning how to be a widower. He copes with a shocking revelation about his marriage, an attraction to his new houseguest, and his adult children's dramas. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Aloft RC 59492 by Chang-rae Lee read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Jerry Battle, a fifty-something widower and retired landscaper, is naturally lazy-hearted. Escaping feelings, confrontation, parenthood, and relationships, he retreats to his private airplane. Tragedy forces Jerry to address the fleshy realities of his life—his grown children, dependent father, and former lover. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. An Answer in the Tide: Bennett's Island Saga RC 59373 by Elisabeth Ogilvie read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) Bennett's Island, Maine. Lobsterman Sorensen's son Jamie falls in love with an attractive married newcomer. His affair, out of sync with local values, strains his relations with family and community, proves dangerous for Jamie himself, and nearly leads to a lobster war. Some violence and some strong language. 1978. The Bridge RC 57774 by Doug Marlette read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes Abruptly fired from a New York City newspaper, political cartoonist Pick Cantrell returns with his wife and son to his home state of North Carolina. In the old mill town of Eno, Pick uncovers his family's prominent role in a bloody textile strike in 1934. Strong language and some violence. 2001. Casting the First Stone RC 60028 by Kimberla Lawson Roby read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Tanya has everything: a husband, Curtis, who is pastor of a wealthy Chicago African American church, a job she loves, a beautiful home, and a daughter. But life becomes more turbulent as Curtis succumbs to the temptations of running a rich congregation. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Chanda's Secrets RC 59802 by Allan Stratton read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Sub-Saharan Africa, early twenty-first century. The very word "AIDS" causes panic in sixteen-year-old Chanda Kabelo's community. But when her mother catches the disease, Chanda defies local conventions to bring her home to die. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. For senior high readers. Printz Honor Book. 2004. Child of My Right Hand RC 59582 by Eric Goodman read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Jewish professors Jack and Genna Barish, fourteen-year-old daughter Lizzie, and seventeen-year-old openly gay son Simon move to a small, conservative, midwestern town. When Simon is harassed by classmates, the family must confront its sexual orientation issues, past indiscretions, and rage. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2004. Close Your Eyes: Sierra Jensen, Book 4 RC 60274 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Sierra is volunteering at a homeless shelter when Paul, a college guy she met when she was a missionary in Europe, comes to coach the kids. Meanwhile her school friend Randy may also be romantically interested in her. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Closer than Ever: Sierra Jensen, Book 11 RC 60846 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Sierra is excited to learn that Paul will be visiting Portland, Oregon, and that her friend Randy has been accepted by the same college she plans to attend. But on graduation night news of a terrible accident interrupts their celebration. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Color Purple RC 58842 by Alice Walker read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 2 cassettes (Reissue) Follows two black sisters—Nettie, a missionary, and Celie, raped by her father and married to a cruel man. Nettie's letters do not reach Celie, and Celie's shame is so great that she writes only to God. Anniversary edition includes Walker's 1992 preface. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Pulitzer Prize. 1982. Crow Lake RC 59867 by Mary Lawson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes After their parents die, teens Matt and Luke Morrison give up their own university plans to raise two young sisters, Kate and Bo, in the northern Ontario badlands. Twenty years later, Kate, now a professor, returns to resolve past differences at a family reunion. Some strong language. 2002. Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant RC 58805 by Anne Tyler read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes (Reissue) When her flamboyant husband deserted their Baltimore family in 1944, Pearl Tull was forced to raise young Cody, Ezra, and Jenny on her own. Now, even after her death at age eighty-five, Pearl continues to influence the disjointed lives of her middle-aged children. Some strong language. 1982. Don't You Wish: Sierra Jensen, Book 3 RC 60115 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Sierra is thrilled to be going to Cali- fornia over Easter vacation to visit Christy Miller and other missionary friends. When Sierra's older sister Tawni unfortunately tags along, Sierra's jealousy almost ruins the trip. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Falls RC 59462 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes Ariah is widowed on the first day of her honeymoon in Niagara Falls. Local lawyer Dirk Burnaby falls in love with Ariah and marries her. But when he later takes on the Love Canal lawsuit, he becomes estranged from his family. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Family Blessings RC 59319 by Fern Michaels read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Matriarch Loretta Cisco, from No Place like Home (RC 55943), loses her house in a tornado. While the townspeople help her rebuild, she learns her triplet grandchildren—all newlyweds —have run into marital difficulties. The family members rally around one another to try to restore togetherness in time for Christmas. 2004. Fresh off the Boat RC 60718 by Melissa De la Cruz read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette When her family emigrates from the Philippines to San Francisco, fourteen- year-old Vicenza struggles to fit in at her all-girls school. "V" falls in love with an American boy, feels embarrassed by her clueless parents, and eventually manages to have fun. For senior high readers. 2005. Gilead RC 59561 by Marilynne Robinson read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes 1950s. Dying seventy-six-year-old Gilead, Iowa, minister John Ames writes a parting letter to his young son. John reflects on the tensions between his pacifist father and militant abolitionist grandfather (both preachers), the death of his first wife and child, the gospel, a friend's transgressions, and life's eternal mystery. Pulitzer Prize. Bestseller. 2004. God Don't Like Ugly RC 59534 by Mary Monroe read by Gail Nelson 3 cassettes Annette Goode is a shy, overweight, sexually abused adolescent when beautiful, confident Rhoda Nelson befriends her in the 1960s. Annette, taken into Rhoda's eccentric family, confides to Rhoda about her abuse. Their friendship helps Annette to blossom and to overcome her attacker. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000. God Still Don't Like Ugly RC 59849 by Mary Monroe read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes In this sequel to God Don't Like Ugly (RC 59534), a confident Annette Goode meets the father who abandoned her as a toddler. But she must confront her abusive childhood when she falls in love. She turns to old friends for help. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2003. The Grace That Keeps This World RC 60913 by Tom Bailey read by Tom Bailey 2 cassettes Vietnam vet Gary Hazen and his wife eke out a hardscrabble life off the land in the rural Adirondacks. Gary's two grown sons, who question their parents' values and harbor secrets, join him on the first day of a hunting season that will bring adversity. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The Ha-Ha RC 60248 by Dave King read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Veteran Howie Kapostash is unable to speak, read, or write since being injured in Vietnam. He cares for his former girlfriend's nine- year-old son while she's in rehab. Finding unexpected joys in his new responsibilities, Howie dreads Sylvia's inevitable return. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. The History of Love RC 60776 by Nicole Krauss read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes New York. Jewish octogenarian Leo Gursky learns that the novel he wrote to his true love when he was a young man in Poland was plagiarized and published by a Chilean. Meanwhile teenaged Alma Singer researches the book's main character—her namesake —discovering Gursky and the truth. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Hold On Tight: Sierra Jensen, Book 10 RC 60832 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette With high school graduation fast approaching, Sierra accompanies her brother and some friends on a college scouting trip to southern California. Sierra worries about important decisions that lie ahead involving friendship and college, but she trusts God to help her through. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. In Your Dreams: Sierra Jensen, Book 2 RC 60078 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette While adjusting to a new high school, Sierra helps to take care of her ailing grandmother. The girl struggles to find a job and some new friends but puts her faith in God to make everything work out. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Invitation RC 60242 by Catherine Cookson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Maggie Gallacher is thrilled when she and her husband Rod receive an invitation to the duke of Moorshire's musical soirée. But Maggie's behavior at the event causes her family's downfall. Sam's hatred for his mother surfaces, as does an unexpected divorce and shocking affairs. 1970. Jacob Have I Loved RC 59388 by Katherine Paterson read by Nicola Daval 1 cassette (Reissue) Louise has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island. Tomboy Louise grows up hating delicate Caroline, who robs her of her friends, her hopes for schooling, and even the boy she loves. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Medal. 1980. The Liberated Bride RC 59527 by A.B. Yehoshua read by Robert Blumenfeld 4 cassettes The politics of war and Israeli/Arab tensions provide the backdrop for a family unity theme. Haifa University professor Yochanan Rivlin, after attending his Arab research assistant's wedding, obsesses over the mystery of his son's divorce and examines his own relationships with his wife and children. 2001. Light on Snow RC 59288 by Anita Shreve read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Twelve-year-old Nicky Dillon and her father find an abandoned infant on a snowy walk in the woods. When the baby's mother appears at their house a few days later, her presence forces the Dillons to deal with their grief over the loss of Nicky's mother and sister. Bestseller. 2004. Little Earthquakes RC 59500 by Jennifer Weiner read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Four Philadelphia women bond through experiences with marriage and motherhood. Becky endures a terrible mother-in-law, Kelly struggles with an unemployed husband, Ayinde copes with a superstar athlete, and Lia hides a terrible secret. Together they help one another grow. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. The Man Who Cried RC 60726 by Catherine Cookson read by Pat Bottino 3 cassettes (Reissue) England. When an extramarital affair ends in brutal tragedy, Abel Mason leaves his home and shrewish wife and brings Dick, his partially deaf seven- year-old son, to the north. Struggling through the Great Depression and WWII, they strive to forge new life and love, but neither can escape the past. 1979. The Memory of Running RC 60088 by Ron McLarty read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Overweight, forty-three-year-old toy company supervisor and army veteran Smithy Ide loses both parents and then learns his long-lost sister, Bethany, is also dead. Distraught, Smithy mounts his bicycle and journeys cross country, dredging up memories and contemplating Bethany's mental illness. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Monsoon Summer RC 61086 by Mitali Perkins read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Secretly in love with her friend and business partner, Steve, fifteen- year- old Jazz reluctantly leaves on a family trip to her mother's native India. Volunteering at an orphanage, she realizes she can make a difference to the children, her family, and Steve. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Mosaic RC 60214 by Soheir Khashoggi read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Half-Lebanese New Yorker Dina Ahmad and her Jordanian husband, Karim, have a gay teenaged son and eight-year-old twins. Dina, shocked when Karim takes the twins home to live in Jordan, hires lawyers and detectives in hopes of recovering her children. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Now Picture This: Sierra Jensen, Book 9 RC 60586 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette As relatives gather at the Jensen household for Thanksgiving, Sierra wants privacy to reflect on Paul's recent letter. Sierra avoids the chaos by dreaming of being Paul's girlfriend, but then she begins to wonder if it's OK with God to ignore her family. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. One Hot Summer RC 59266 by Carolina Garcia-Aguilera read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes On maternity leave, successful Cuban American lawyer Margarita Santos Silva struggles to choose between returning to work and staying home to raise her child. This decision, however, pales when compared to the one she must make after an old flame comes back into her life. Strong language. 2002. Only You, Sierra: Sierra Jensen, Book 1 RC 59936 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Sierra returns from a missionary tour in Europe to a new home in Portland, Oregon, where her family has moved. Changing schools in her junior year is hard, but Sierra struggles to make new friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Open Your Heart: Sierra Jensen, Book 7 RC 60581 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette When Christy Miller receives a scholarship from a Swiss university, she invites Sierra to Europe with her. Accompanied by Christy's Aunt Marti, the girls befriend a Russian college student who is a fellow Christian. But Aunt Marti tries to stifle any romance. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Pearl RC 60087 by Mary Gordon read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes The State Department informs Maria Meyers that her twenty-year-old daughter, Pearl, studying in Ireland, has begun a hunger strike while chained to the U.S. embassy flagpole in Dublin. Maria and her friend, Joseph, fly to Dublin to be with Pearl and to reassess their lives. Some strong language. 2005. Player Haters RC 59162 by Carl Weber read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Three differing African American siblings have one thing in common: drama. Ladies' man Trent Duncan, who held the family together after their father died, rethinks his bad habits. Eldest brother Wil contemplates an affair. Baby sister Melanie meets her true love. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Pop Princess RC 59369 by Rachel Cohn read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Yearning to escape the small town where her family retreated after the death of her sister Lucky, fifteen- year-old outcast Wonder Blake gets a record contract from her sister's former manager. But Wonder soon realizes the life of a star is anything but glamorous. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. The Preacher's Son RC 60106 by Carl Weber read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Queens, New York. Family indiscretions threaten to derail African American bishop T.K. Wilson's campaign for borough president. His son Dante finds love with a former stripper, while daughter Donna hides her affair with T.K.'s protégé. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Pushkin and the Queen of Spades RC 59862 by Alice Randall read by Gail Nelson 3 cassettes African American professor Windsor Armstrong is upset when her son Pushkin X, a professional football player, becomes engaged to a white lap dancer from Russia. Windsor writes to Pushkin of her painful past and reveals his father's identity. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Rehearsal RC 57686 by Sarah Willis read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes 1971. Director Will Bartlett assembles a cast to rehearse Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men at his family's summer farmhouse. Sixteen-year-old Beth, her hormones raging, longs for a part; eight- year-old Mac is overlooked; and Will's wife Myra's adulterous indiscretions with an actor test everyone's relationships. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Rococo RC 60736 by Adriana Trigiani read by Stephen Hoye 2 cassettes 1970. Bachelor Bartolomeo di Crespi is the renowned interior decorator of Our Lady of Fatima, New Jersey, where he lives amongst his large Italian clan. When Bartolomeo is hired to redo the local church, he gets stained glass artisans Rufus McSherry and Pedro Alarcon to help. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Sapphire's Grave RC 59499 by Hilda Gurley-Highgate read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes In 1749 a Sierra Leone woman is sent in slavery to America. There, she gives birth to a daughter, Sapphire, who passes on her mother's defiance and survival instincts as a legacy to sustain generations of female descendants enduring poverty and oppression. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. A Seahorse Year RC 59092 by Stacey D'Erasmo read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes San Francisco. A nontraditional family copes with the breakdown of their sixteen-year-old schizophrenic son, Christopher. When Christopher runs away from a mental facility, his mother, Nan, his gay father, Hal, and Nan's lover, Marina, must confront the complexities of love. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2004. Separations: Two Novels of Mothers and Children RC 59544 by Massimo Bontempelli read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Two family dramas by Italian novelist, playwright, journalist, and composer Massimo Bontempelli (1878–1960) in the "magic realism" literary style he defined. In "The Life and Death of Adria and Her Children" (1930), an aging mother abandons her family and cloisters herself in Paris. Also includes "The Boy with Two Mothers" (1929). 1930. Shem Creek: A Lowcountry Tale RC 59026 by Dorothea Benton Frank read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Fed up with New Jersey and a local ex-husband, Linda Breland and two teenage daughters head to her ancestral South Carolina home to be near her sister Mimi. The future looks bright when restaurant owner Brad Jackson hires Linda. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. A Song I Knew by Heart RC 59481 by Bret Lott read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Widow Naomi moves from Massachusetts to her childhood South Carolina home after her only son dies in a car accident. His wife, Ruth, goes with her. As they grieve together, Naomi faces a secret shame from her past. Based on the biblical story of Ruth. 2004. The Sunday Wife RC 59651 by Cassandra King read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Dean accompanies her overbearing preacher husband, Ben, to his new post. She befriends Augusta, a free spirit who encourages Dean to break loose from her complacent life. Tensions precede tragedy as Dean becomes increasingly estranged from Ben and the church. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. Sunday You Learn How to Box RC 60310 by Bil Wright read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette 1960s. Louis, an African American teenager, recalls the destructive combination of elements that shaped his life, including his mother's ambitions to leave the housing projects, her drinking problem, his own homosexual inclinations, and his stepfather's so- called boxing lessons. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000. Take My Hand: Sierra Jensen, Book 12 RC 60874 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Sierra and her family travel to California to celebrate her sister Tawni's engagement and to help Sierra settle into her freshman year of college. Sierra also finally reunites with Paul, but a costly misunderstanding could damage their friendship. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Time of Our Singing RC 59851 by Richard Powers read by Bill Quinn 6 cassettes Jewish physicist David Strom and African American singer Delia Daley raised their three children, Jonah, Joseph, and Ruth, to love music and transcend race. Growing up during the 1950s–1960s civil-rights era, the mixed-heritage siblings strive for social harmony. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Time Will Tell: Sierra Jensen, Book 8 RC 60582 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Entering her high school senior year, Sierra worries about her friends: buddy Randy violates an academy rule; best friend Amy isn't talking to her; potential boyfriend Paul hasn't answered her letters. Anxious, Sierra knows time will reveal God's plan. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Too Much of a Good Thing RC 60253 by Kimberla Lawson Roby read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Four years ago, African American pastor Curtis Black's greed cost him his family and his job. He now has a new church and wife. But his old ways may be too ingrained for him to change. Sequel to Casting the First Stone (RC 60028). Some descriptions of sex. 2004. Trouble Man RC 59538 by Travis Hunter read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Twenty-nine-year-old African American drug dealer Jermaine Banks is thinking about changing his lifestyle. His girlfriend is expecting his second child and his best friend has been murdered. When Jermaine's long-absent father appears, their meeting and ensuing personal crises transform everyone's lives. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Under the Wolf, Under the Dog RC 59790 by Adam Rapp read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Teenager Steve Nugent's journal describes his experiences in an institution for emotionally disturbed youth. While discussing his interactions with fellow patients, Steve recalls his mother's and brother's deaths, his father's aloofness, and his own self-destructive behavior. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. For senior high readers. Schneider Family Book Award. 2004. Unexpected Blessings: Emma Harte, Book 5 RC 59820 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Emma Harte's four great-granddaughters seek fulfillment in this sequel to Emma's Secret (RC 57943). Evan Hughes discovers her Harte heritage while living in London, Linnet tries to prove herself worthy of running the Harte stores, Tessa faces divorce, and India falls for an artist. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Vanishing Acts RC 60686 by Jodi Picoult read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Delia, a New Hampshire single mother, sees her life fall apart when her widowed father is arrested for kidnapping her at age four twenty-eight years ago. Delia's lawyer fiancé Eric defends her father while Delia uncovers her past life. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. Whistle for a Wind and How Wide the Heart: Bennett's Island Saga RC 59178 by Elisabeth Ogilvie read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Two early novels of Bennett's Island, Maine, inhabitants. In Whistle for a Wind patriarch Jamie Bennett contends in 1820 with murderous wreckers luring ships onto the rocks. In How Wide the Heart a young islander chooses between continuing her off-island education and marrying her childhood sweetheart, a lobsterman. 1954. Wish Come True: A Carson Springs Novel, Book 3 RC 59212 by Eileen Goudge read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Anna is arrested for killing her wheelchair-bound sister, former actress Monica Vincent, after Monica's body is found in the pool of her lavish estate. With help from friends and a new love, Anna fights to exonerate herself. Sequel to Taste of Honey (RC 57244). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. With This Ring: Sierra Jensen, Book 6 RC 60321 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Sierra visits southern California to attend Doug and Tracy's wedding. Amid the celebrations, Sierra thinks about love and the vow she made to save herself for her future mate. She also worries that her friend Amy may be flirting too much. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Without a Doubt: Sierra Jensen, Book 5 RC 60292 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette With her crush, Paul, away in Scotland, Sierra's life gets complicated. Her buddy Randy and Drake, the guy her friend Amy likes, show romantic interest in Sierra. When a snowstorm strikes during a backpacking trip, Sierra seeks God's help in unraveling her emotions. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Wonder Spot RC 60739 by Melissa Bank read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A series of vignettes follow heroine Sophie Applebaum as she struggles to define herself in life and love. From her teens and twenties to middle age, Sophie juggles various careers and lovers while she copes with an aging family and self. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. You Know Better RC 59732 by Tina McElroy Ansa read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Three generations of African American women relate encounters with spirits. Lily searches Mulberry, Georgia, for her missing granddaughter, eighteen-year-old hoochie-mama LaShawndra. LaShawndra's mother, Sandra, is preoccupied with her realty business and pastor boyfriend. Ghostly visits provide epiphanies each woman needs. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Fantasy Acorna's Triumph: The Adventures of the Unicorn Girl RC 59964 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Sequel to Acorna's Rebels (RC 56129). Acorna locates missing lifemate Aari, but discovers he has no memory of their love. She delays her grief to recover stolen sacred gems and to defeat, once and for all, a vicious Khleevi onslaught. For senior high and older readers. 2004. The Alleluia Files: Samaria, Book 3 RC 60154 by Sharon Shinn read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Archangel Bael battles the Jacobites, who believe the god Jovah is a spaceship directing the angels that guard the planet Samaria. As the Jacobites search for missing files to prove this theory, two enemies fall in love. Sequel to Jovah's Angel (RC 59565). For senior high and older readers. 1998. Angelica: Samaria, Book 4 RC 60384 by Sharon Shinn read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Following The Alleluia Files (RC 60154) the people of the planet Samaria have disbanded into groups and the nomadic Edori are isolated. When the god Jovah arranges a marriage between archangel Gaaron and Edori Susannah, the couple encounter many difficulties. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Angel-Seeker: Samaria, Book 5 RC 60411 by Sharon Shinn read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Poverty-stricken Elizabeth hopes to meet an angel to improve her life. Meanwhile Rebekah, raised in the angel-hating Jansai tribe, secretly nurses the injured angel Obadiah back to health. The two women find love in unexpected places. Sequel to Angelica (RC 60384). For senior high and older readers. 2004. The Blue Girl RC 60166 by Charles de Lint read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Imogene appreciates having a fresh start in a new high school and makes friends with straight-A introvert Maxine. After receiving warnings that soul-eaters are threatening her life, Imogene enlists the help of Maxine and Adrian, a boy ghost who haunts the school. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Chainfire: The Sword of Truth, Book 9 RC 59819 by Terry Goodkind read by Nick Sullivan 5 cassettes Wounded in battle, Lord Richard Rahl awakens to discover his wife, Kahlan, missing. Worse yet, no one claims to know her or acknowledge that he was even married. Uncertain of Kahlan's fate, Richard sets out to find her. Sequel to Naked Empire (RC 56503). Some violence. Bestseller. 2005. The Charnel Prince: The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 2 RC 58991 by Greg Keyes read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Since the awakening of The Briar King (RC 55733), madness and terror plague the kingdom of Crotheny. King William is dead, and Princess Anne is on the run from assassins. Young knight Neil MeqVren sets out to rescue Anne, while others battle evil. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Color of Magic: A Novel of Discworld RC 60775 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes First Discworld novel, containing four episodic novellas. In the title story a being from the mythical Counterweight Continent visits the twin city of Ankh-Morpork and hires Rincewind the wizard as his guide. Other adventures follow. 1983. The Crystal City: The Tales of Alvin Maker, Volume 6 RC 59193 by Orson Scott Card read by John Polk 3 cassettes Alternative history of North America following Heartfire (RC 49667) continues. Healer Alvin Maker's wife sends him to Spanish-occupied New Orleans (Nueva Barcelona), where he lodges with an abolitionist family. Unsure of his mission, Alvin tries to save the city from a plague, but his efforts bring greater danger. 2003. Cube Route: Xanth RC 59607 by Piers Anthony read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Twenty-year-old Cube's wish to be beautiful takes her to the Good Magician Humfrey. But rather than granting Cube's request, the wizard requires that she find a magical path. Following this route could lead Cube through danger, excitement, and transformation to her heart's desire. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Currant Events: Xanth RC 59569 by Piers Anthony read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes When Clio, the Muse of History, starts to write the next Xanth novel, she discovers it is already written, yet blurred and unreadable. According to Good Magician Humfrey, a red currant holds the answer. But first Clio must save the world's dragons. For senior high and older readers. 2004. The Dark Tower: The Dark Tower, Volume 7 RC 59175 by Stephen King read by Fred Major 6 cassettes Conclusion of the Dark Tower saga continuing from Song of Susannah (RC 58365). Jake Chambers and Pere Callahan encounter foes in the Dixie Pig Cafe. Roland Deschain ends his quest and is reunited with Susannah, Eddie, Jake, and Oy. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004. A Darkness at Sethanon: Riftwar Saga, Volume 4 RC 60290 by Raymond E. Feist read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Nighthawk assassins infiltrate the Kingdom of the Isles. Staging his own death, Prince Arutha slips away and undertakes a perilous journey north to confront his evil nemesis, Murmand- amus, in a battle for the fate of their world. Sequel to Silverthorn (RC 56404). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1986. The Dastard: Xanth RC 59345 by Piers Anthony read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Eighteen-year-old Anomy trades his soul to a demon for the ability to travel back in time and erase events. When his dastardly deeds threaten the future of Xanth, Becka, a young dragon-girl destined to help her land, is the only one who can stop him. 2000. Deadhouse Gates: Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 2 RC 60034 by Steven Erikson read by Geoffrey Centlivre 7 cassettes in 2 containers Seer Sha'ik, leader of the rebellion against Seven Cities' Malazan occu- piers, awaits the long-prophesied uprising known as the Whirlwind. Meanwhile an Imperial assassin plots to kill both Sha'ik and Empress Laseen. Sequel to Gardens of the Moon (RC 59405). Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2000. Debt of Bones: The Sword of Truth RC 59062 by Terry Goodkind read by Gabra Zackman 1 cassette Young peasant woman Abigail petitions the First Wizard to help her besieged homeland. Zedd refuses, for granting her request would mean forsaking his sacred duty. Then he learns they are bound in a debt of bones. Prequel to Wizard's First Rule (RC 41067). Some violence. 1998. The Destroyer Goddess: In Fire Forged, Part 2 RC 59756 by Laura Resnick read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Liberated from Valdani rule, Sileria is now threatened by Kiloran and the Waterlords who control the water supply. Sorceress Mirabar, her new husband Baran (once Kiloran's second-in- command), Silerian warrior Tansen, and Tansen's adopted son lead the rebellion. Sequel to The White Dragon (RC 59599). Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Dragon's Son: The Dragonvarld Trilogy, Book 2 RC 59383 by Margaret Weis read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Draconas searches for the late high priestess's twin sons, born of different fathers, to protect them. Half-dragon Ven and his human brother Marcus, the king's son, share a psychic connection that evil dragons hope to exploit. Sequel to Mistress of Dragons (RC 58682). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2004. Elegy for a Lost Star: The Symphony of Ages, Volume 5 RC 59724 by Elizabeth Haydon read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Woman-turned-dragon Anwyn, freed from a three-year deathlike trance, seeks revenge. While King Achmed of the Firbolg rebuilds his home, protecting the kingdom and the Earthchild, assassins make dark plans and leaders good and evil sow seeds of chaos. Sequel to Requiem for the Sun (RC 54985). 2004. Gardens of the Moon: Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 1 RC 59405 by Steven Erikson read by Geoffrey Centlivre 5 cassettes The Malazan Empire's advance across the Genabackis continent stalled, crippled by guerrilla attacks. Empress Laseen, consolidating her power after a bloody coup, orders legendary Sergeant Whiskeyjack and a small group of soldiers and mages on a suicide mission to conquer Darujhistan, the last remaining free city. Violence. 1999. Going Postal: A Novel of Discworld RC 59826 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Convicted criminal Moist von Lipwig is reprieved from hanging by Lord Havelock Vetinari on the condition that he reform Ankh-Morpork's moribund post office. Moist deals with musty mounds of undelivered mail, two eccentric employees, a golem watchdog, ghosts of postmen past, a crafty cat, and the dysfunctional communications system. 2004. The Golem's Eye: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 2 RC 58924 by Jonathan Stroud read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Two years following The Amulet of Samarkand (RC 58011), fourteen- year-old government wizard Nathaniel is ordered to destroy commoner resistance to the magicians' rule. Aided by sarcastic demon Bartimaeus, Nathaniel searches for human leader Kitty, who has obtained some magic of her own. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. The Grand Tour; or, The Purloined Coronation Regalia: Being a Revelation of Matters of High Confidentiality and Greatest Importance, Including Extracts from the Intimate Diary of a Noblewoman and the Sworn Testimony of a Lady of Quality RC 59247 by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer read by Corrie James 3 cassettes 1817. English cousins Cecelia and Kate have a double wedding and joint honeymoon during which they become entangled in a mysterious plot to create a magical Emperor of Europe. Sequel to Sorcery and Cecelia (RC 57183). For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell RC 58885 by Susanna Clarke read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes In the early 1800s, with England embroiled in the Napoleonic Wars, Norrell reveals his skills as a practicing magician. Novice Jonathan Strange becomes Norrell's pupil and takes up England's cause on the battlefield. As Strange's powers grow, so does his obsession with the ancient, magical Raven King. Bestseller. 2004. Jovah's Angel: Samaria, Book 2 RC 59565 by Sharon Shinn read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Following Archangel (RC 46536), genetically engineered angels still watch over the inhabitants of colony planet Samaria. When the archangel Delilah is injured and can no longer fly, Alleluia "Alleya" becomes her replacement. With the weather worsening Alleluia turns to engineer Caleb for help. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The King of Dreams: Majipoor Cycle, Book 7 RC 60218 by Robert Silverberg read by Nick Sullivan 4 cassettes Upon Confalume's death, Lord Prestimion becomes pontifex, and Prince Dekkeret succeeds him as coronal. The new monarchy must contend with rebel Count Mandralisca, who has acquired a dream-controlling device, spreading madness and death. Sequel to Lord Prestimion (RC 54991). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. King of Foxes: Conclave of Shadows, Book 2 RC 59570 by Raymond E. Feist read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Swordsman Tal Hawkins, Conclave of Shadows agent and the last Orosini, seeks to avenge Duke Kaspar's obliteration of the Orosini people. Before Tal can approach Kaspar, he must first win the duke's confidence. Sequel to Talon of the Silver Hawk (RC 57087). Descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. The Knight: The Wizard Knight, Book 1 RC 60301 by Gene Wolfe read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes An American boy wanders from a forest cabin and is transported to a magical realm where he finds himself in the body of a grown man. Renamed Able of the High Heart, he undertakes a quest to obtain a dragon's special sword that will help him become a knight. 2004. Lord Valentine's Castle: Majipoor Cycle, Book 1 RC 59545 by Robert Silverberg read by Nick Sullivan 4 cassettes (Reissue) On planet Majipoor, Valentine, a young man ignorant of his destiny, joins a troupe of traveling jugglers. Later, with his purpose clear, he undertakes an epic journey to reclaim the throne as his world's rightful ruler. Some descriptions of sex. 1979. The Meq RC 60544 by Steve Cash read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes 1881. After being orphaned in a train wreck, twelve-year-old Zianno "Z" Zezen discovers he is no ordinary boy but a Meq—a being who heals quickly and stops aging at age twelve. Z searches for the mysterious "Sailor" and vows revenge on an assassin. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Mistress of the Pearl: The Pearl Saga, Book 3 RC 59344 by Eric Van Lustbader read by Gary Tipton 5 cassettes Riane is Dar Sala-at, fabled savior destined to lead the Kundalan people against their V'ornn oppressors. She continues her quest for the mystical Pearl, believed to hold the key to Kundalan salvation. Sequel to The Veil of a Thousand Tears (RC 54827). Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Mother of Kings RC 60096 by Poul Anderson read by Corrie James 4 cassettes Gunnhild, daughter of a Norse chieftain, uses her witchcraft to summon and marry future king Eirik Blood-ax. When Eirik succumbs to vicious rivals, Gunnhild works to ensure his heirs' rightful destiny. Based on the life of a legendary Viking woman. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Mystic Warrior: The Bronze Canticles, Book 1 RC 59628 by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Human, goblin, and faerie worlds slowly converge through dreams. Newlywed blacksmith Galen Arvad is imprisoned when deemed insane because he has nightmares of a winged woman. Goblin engineer Mimic and faery-seeker Dwynwyn are determined to unravel their similar strange visions. Some violence. 2004. Oathblood: Vows and Honor, Book 3 RC 60525 by Mercedes Lackey read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes This sequel to Oathbreakers (RC 60027) relates how swordswoman Tarma and sorceress Kethry became bound together by sword- spell. Provides ten other tales about Tarma and Kethry, including their establishment of a training school for warriors and wizards and their rescue of two kidnapped students. 1998. The Oathbound: Vows and Honor, Book 1 RC 59626 by Mercedes Lackey read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes After her entire clan was slaughtered, the nomadic Tarma becomes an elite swordswoman and vows revenge on the murderers. Sorceress Kethry, born into nobility, becomes the bearer of a magical sword that draws her to Tarma, whom she joins in a fight against evil. 1998. Oathbreakers: Vows and Honor, Book 2 RC 60027 by Mercedes Lackey read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Sequel to Oathbound (RC 59626). Idra, leader of the Sunhawks, fails to return from her quest for a magical sword that will reveal which of her two brothers should become king. Warrior Tarma and mage Kethry set out to find her, while Idra's older brother usurps the throne. 1989. Out of the Darkness: The Darkness Novels, Volume 6 RC 59350 by Harry Turtledove read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes Conclusion of alternative WWII history following Jaws of Darkness (RC 57820). As the Derlavaian War winds down, warring nations Algarve and Unkerlant mobilize forces for final battles. Soldiers, sorcerers, and civilians face their greatest challenges yet on the road to peace. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. Pegasus in Space: The Pegasus Series RC 59974 by Anne McCaffrey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Rhyssa Owen Lehardt and her prize student, Peter Reidinger, a paralyzed teenager with strong telekinetic talent, thwart a mutiny at the Padrugoi Space Station's inauguration. Peter and other psychics battle saboteurs threatening Earth's colonization efforts. Sequel to Pegasus in Flight (RC 34796). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000. Phoenix and Ashes: The Elemental Masters, Book 4 RC 59788 by Mercedes Lackey read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes London. After Eleanor Robinson's father is killed in World War I, she finds herself under the spell of her stepmother, an Elemental Master of Earth. Eleanor's only hope is longtime friend Reggie, but his Elemental powers seem to have vanished when he was injured in the war. Some violence. 2004. The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure; the "Good Parts" Version, Abridged RC 58817 by William Goldman read by Bruce Nelson 3 cassettes (Reissue) The most beautiful woman in the world falls in love with Westley, the perfect man. Their pending romance, however, is interrupted by fate and the wicked prince Humperdinck, ruler of Florin. Thirtieth anniversary edition of the classic fairy tale spoof features a 2003 introduction. 1973. The Runes of the Earth: The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 1 RC 60345 by Stephen R. Donaldson read by Gary Tipton 5 cassettes Ten years have passed since the death of Thomas Covenant, and as the Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant begins, Dr. Linden Avery is caring for Thomas's ex-wife, Joan. But Roger Covenant shows up claiming custody of his mother. When Linden refuses, Roger kidnaps Joan—and Linden's autistic son. 2004. Shadowmarch: Shadowmarch, Volume 1 RC 59812 by Tad Williams read by Anne Flosnik 6 cassettes The Shadowline marks the boundary between the land of humans and the enemy Qar. Generations of the Eddon family have kept Southmarch free of Qar. But now the king has been captured and the prince killed, so only a princess and her sickly twin are left to stop them. 2004. The Silmarillion RC 60367 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes (Reissue) Posthumous collection of imaginative tales by the author of The Hobbit (RC 48978) and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Stories depict the First Age of the World when Dark Lord Morgoth dwelled in Middle Earth and the High Elves made war upon him to recover the Silmarils. 1977. Sisters of the Raven RC 59986 by Barbara Hambly read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Yellow City faces drought as the wizards responsible for calling the rain lose their powers. Equally alarming and against all tradition, some women are learning magic. These Sisters of the Raven, like young Raeshaldis, who attends the Sun Mages' college, face unspeakable danger. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Something Rotten: A Thursday Next Novel RC 60197 by Jasper Fforde read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Swindon, England; 1988. Detective Thursday Next, from The Well of Lost Plots (RC 58070), leaves BookWorld's policing agency with two-year-old son Friday and Prince Hamlet. Thursday convinces Goliath Corporation to reactualize her missing husband and connects Swindon's croquet team to a politician's evil scheme. Some strong language. 2004. The Sun Witch: Sisters of the Sun, Book 1 RC 61128 by Linda Winstead Jones read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Cursed to never know love, youngest Fyne sister Sophie—a witch—seduces rebel soldier Kane and bears his daughter, Ariana. Sophie refuses Kane's proposal a year later, but when Ariana is kidnapped, Sophie and Kane set out to unite their family. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. Swell Foop: Xanth RC 59618 by Piers Anthony read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Demon Earth has disappeared and must be rescued before his magic of gravity fades, destroying both Earth and Xanth. Assigned this monumental task by the Good Magician, Cynthia Centaur and her companions search for the mysterious Swell Foop and the Six Rings of Xanth, which only zombies can find. 2001. Tanequil: High Druid of Shannara, Book 2 RC 59566 by Terry Brooks read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Sequel to Jarka Ruus (RC 56906). Pen Ohmsford searches for his aunt Grianne, the rightful high druid. The same corrupt druids who entrapped Grianne in a malevolent netherland send assassins for Pen. The ancient tanequil, an intelligent tree, can help Pen but demands a sacrifice in return. Some violence. 2004. The Traveler: Fourth Realm Trilogy, Book 1 RC 60740 by John Twelve Hawks read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes In a centuries-old battle Harlequin warriors assist the Travelers, prophets able to journey to parallel universes, against the Tabula organization, which aims to control the populace through government surveillance and technology. Harlequin Maya arrives in L.A. to protect Travelers Michael and Gabriel Corrigan. Violence. 2005. Trickster's Choice: Daughter of the Lioness, Book 1 RC 59928 by Tamora Pierce read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes When pirates capture sixteen-year-old Aly (Alianne), she becomes a slave to the Balitangs, a noble family in the Copper Isles. Aly relies on her wit and courage to survive conspiracy and intrigue involving the Trickster, the patron god of the Isles. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Trickster's Queen: Daughter of the Lioness, Book 2 RC 60278 by Tamora Pierce read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes In the sequel to Trickster's Choice (RC 59928), Aly plays a major role in determining who will be the next queen. But she is so caught up in court intrigue and her own romance that she fails to foresee the dangers that await. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. The Two Swords: The Hunter's Blades Trilogy, Book 3 RC 59240 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Sequel to The Lone Drow (RC 58628) and conclusion of the trilogy again features the dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden. As drow, trolls, and orcs advance throughout Nesmé and with Mithral Hall under siege, Drizzt must find allies or succumb with the civilized North. Some violence. Bestseller. 2004. The White Dragon: In Fire Forged, Part 1 RC 59599 by Laura Resnick read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes For centuries the Silerians awaited the prophesied warrior—Josarian the Firebringer—to unite feuding clans and oust foreign conquerors. But Josarian is killed before the rebellion ends, leaving his brother to defeat rival Kiloran, a tyrannical waterlord, and bring freedom. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2003. Wormwood RC 59385 by G.P. Taylor read by John Polk 2 cassettes Eighteenth-century London. As a deadly comet hurtles toward the city, Dr. Sabian Blake and his fourteen- year-old housemaid Agetta battle dark forces. Evil spirits seek the secrets of the universe in an ancient, powerful book of Blake's. Sequel to Shadow- mancer (RC 58691). For junior and senior high readers. 2004. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection RC 59030 edited by Ellen Datlow, Gavin J. Grant, and Kelly read by Martha Harmon Pardee 7 cassettes in 2 containers Over forty stories and poems, from fairy tales to gothic horror, by Stephen King, Michael Swanwick, Ursula K. Le Guin, Neil Gaiman, and others. Editors' overview of the genre's 2003 output includes comics, anime, manga, film, and television. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. General Bling RC 59146 by Erica Kennedy read by Gail Nelson 3 cassettes African American Lamont Jackson, head of the recording industry's hottest hip-hop label, signs Mimi, a naive twenty-year-old singer, and transforms her into an R and B superstar. But in the decadent world of designer clothes and exclusive clubs, fame has its price. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Book of Joe RC 60383 by Jonathan Tropper read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes When his estranged father suffers a stroke, thirty-four-year-old Manhattan author Joe Goffman returns home to Bush Falls, Connecticut— the setting of his scandalous autobiographical novel-turned-movie. Joe arrives to angry residents, his high school sweetheart, and memories of the tragic events of his senior year. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2004. Divas, Inc. RC 59065 by Donna Hill read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes When Margaret Drew's vacationing best friends Tiffany and Chantel choose her to house-sit, Margaret uses their Manhattan apartments, socialite boyfriends, and trendy wardrobes to make over her plain-Jane lifestyle. Despite mishaps, she elevates her image and discovers the secret of being a true diva. Some strong language. 2004. Elsewhere in the Land of Parrots RC 59012 by Jim Paul read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes When his pet parrot becomes destructive, reclusive poet David Huntington tosses it out a window. Feeling guilty, he searches for the bird, eventually following leads to Ecuador. There he meets Fern, an American researcher studying the same species, and dis- covers the real reason he left San Francisco. 2003. Everything Changes RC 60654 by Jonathan Tropper read by Scott Brick 2 cassettes Manhattan. Soon-to-be-married corporate middleman Zack King struggles with memories of best friend Rael's death in a car accident. As his wedding approaches, Zack simultaneously confronts his estranged father's arrival, a health scare, and romantic feelings for Rael's widow. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. Gotham Diaries RC 59772 by Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary Anthony read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes In the New York African American bourgeois scene, gay realtor Manny Marks and penniless socialite Tandy Brooks scheme to defraud millionaire couple Ed and Lauren Thomas. Idealistic Lauren endures scandal and her husband's extramarital affairs to survive. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Green Hour RC 57426 by Frederic Tuten read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Art historian Dominique cannot forget her first love, a self-absorbed yet irresistible poet and social activist. After earning her doctorate, teaching in Paris, and surviving cancer, she must choose between passion and dependability when a wealthy man vies for her affections. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Heart of Redness RC 60566 by Zakes Mda read by Lisette Lecat 3 cassettes Seeking a beautiful woman he glimpsed after returning to Johannesburg from America, Camagu goes to Qolorha, a village afflicted by a hundred- year-old tribal feud that threatens to derail its casino development plans. He is drawn into the age-old cultural dispute—and into a bizarre love triangle. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. The Hot Flash Club RC 59327 by Nancy Thayer read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Four menopausal women collaborate to solve their problems. Paleobiologist Marilyn mistrusts her son's fiancée. Thrice-divorced masseuse Shirley hopes to open a spa-retreat. African American executive Alice senses younger colleagues want her job. Widowed artist Faye worries that her son-in-law cheats. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. The Hungry Tide RC 60922 by Amitav Ghosh read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Sundarbans archipelago, Bay of Bengal. American marine biologist Piya Roy returns to her native India to study a rare species of dolphin. She befriends businessman Kanai Dutt and married fisherman Fokir. The three launch a backwater expedition during which Kanai and Fokir vie for Piya's affections. Some strong language. 2005. In the Company of Cheerful Ladies: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency RC 60334 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Gaborone, Botswana. Precious Ramotswe, founder of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, is beset by challenging cases and personal crises: an intruder breaks into her home; her new husband, mechanic J.L.B. Matekoni, is overburdened with work; and a man from the past forces her to confront a secret. Bestseller. 2004. Miss Julia's School of Beauty RC 60434 by Ann B. Ross read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Miss Julia and Sam are finally married —or are they, since their marriage may not have been legal? While Sam investigates, Miss Julia helps Hazel Marie instruct beauty pageant contestants on poise and etiquette. Sequel to Miss Julia Meets Her Match (RC 58135). 2005. Mr. Muo's Travelling Couch RC 60755 by Sijie Dai read by B.D. Wong 2 cassettes Psychoanalyst Mr. Muo returns to China from Paris to rescue his college sweetheart, who is now a political prisoner. The judge demands a virgin in exchange for clemency for Muo's girlfriend. So Muo travels the countryside he left more than a decade ago to pursue this impossible quest. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Nowhere Man RC 59305 by Aleksandar Hemon read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Bosnian Jozef Pronek, featured in The Question of Bruno (RC 54925), reaches manhood in Sarajevo, studies in Kiev, and becomes stranded in 1990s Chicago. All the while he is shadowed by a mysterious observer who narrates portions of the story and intrudes on Pronek's life. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Scruples RC 59873 by Judith Krantz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes (Reissue) Billy Ikehorn Orsini, ugly duckling- turned-swan, lives a sensual life. After her wealthy, older husband dies, she marries a film producer and creates the glamorous Beverly Hills boutique "Scruples" for the super rich and super sexy people of the film and fashion worlds. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1978. Snowed In RC 61136 by Christina Bartolomeo read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Thirty-four-year-old freelance artist Sophie Quinn moves to Maine where her husband, Paul, has found a new job. When their marriage starts to deteriorate and Paul grows closer to his colleague Natalie, Sophie joins a walking club, makes friends, and contemplates an affair with an old flame. Some strong language. 2004. Specimen Days RC 60622 by Michael Cunningham read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Author of The Hours (RC 47310) uses Walt Whitman as the guiding light in three interrelated tales. In "In the Machine" Lucas tries to take his dead brother's place. In "The Children's Crusade" a psychologist investigates a gang. In "Like Beauty" an android seeks his maker. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Gothic Black Rose: In the Garden, Book 2 RC 60606 by Nora Roberts read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Rosalind Harper is delighted with the growth of her nursery, a symbol of hope for herself, Stella, and Hayley from Blue Dahlia (RC 59460). But future success depends on identifying the ghost of her ancestor. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Blue Dahlia: In the Garden, Book 1 RC 59460 by Nora Roberts read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Widow Stella Rothchild returns to Tennessee with her two sons to run a nursery business on Roz Harper's ancestral estate. Stella falls in love with landscape designer Logan Kitridge, but the ghost haunting the manor disapproves. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004. Haunted RC 59587 by Heather Graham read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes After several alleged ghost sightings, skeptical small-town sheriff Matt Stone allows beautiful psychic investigator Darcy Tremayne to explore his historic Virginia estate. Darcy and Matt overcome their antagonism, unravel an old mystery, and thwart impending danger. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Heartlight: Truth Jourdemayne and Winter Musgrave, Book 4 RC 59384 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Soldier of the light Colin MacLaren, introduced in Ghostlight (RC 42783), returns to America from battling forces of darkness in Europe during World War II. But evil resurfaces in America, and Colin, aided by psychic Claire Moffat, must fight again, face his nemesis, and find his successor. Some violence. 1998. To Catch a Wolf RC 59145 by Susan Krinard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes 1880. Charitable spinster Athena Munroe, who uses a wheelchair, is pleased when the circus comes to Denver. Drawn to Morgan Holt's sideshow, Athena discovers that she and Morgan share a secret: they are both werewolves. With Morgan's help, Athena embraces her true nature. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. When Night Falls RC 59094 by Cait London read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Freelance artist Uma Thornton continues to mourn her murdered friend when the Warren brothers return to the small Oklahoma town. After eighteen years and despite the advances of her patient ex-husband, Uma is still drawn to Mitchell. Rumors spread while passion builds and a killer plots revenge. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Growing Up Another Way to Dance RC 59963 by Martha Southgate read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old African American Vicki spends the summer at New York City's prestigious School of American Ballet. She experiences subtle racism and lack of self-confidence but overcomes her problems with hard work, an exciting first crush, and faith in God. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Bucking the Sarge RC 59165 by Christopher Paul Curtis read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Involuntarily involved by his cold, manipulative mother (the "Sarge") in her shady business dealings, fourteen- year-old African American Luther keeps a sense of humor. He runs the Happy Neighbor Group Home for Men for Sarge while dreaming of going to college and becoming a philosopher. For senior high readers. 2004. Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood RC 59737 by Ann Brashares read by Ein Jones 2 cassettes Following Second Summer of the Sisterhood (RC 56256), lifelong friends Carmen, Lena, Bridget, and Tibby graduate from high school and look forward to attending four different colleges. Over the summer amid family and boyfriend problems they treasure their friendship. For senior high readers. 2005. Jake, Reinvented RC 58444 by Gordon Korman read by Eric Synnestvedt 1 cassette The Great Gatsby retold with main characters cast as high school students, i.e., Jake and Didi for Jay and Daisy. Mysterious former geek Jake Garrett hosts wild parties and joins the football team in hopes of winning Didi away from Todd the quarterback. For senior high readers. 2003. True Confessions of a Heartless Girl RC 58723 by Martha Brooks read by Mary Beth Wise 1 cassette When pregnant seventeen-year-old runaway Noreen arrives in Pembina Lake, Manitoba, she is taken in by café owner and single mom Lynda. Lynda and other ladies in town try to help the troubled teen while solving their own problems. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Historical Fiction Ambush: The White Indian Series, Book 8 RC 60704 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Renno's grandson, Ghonkaba, still angry over a woman's bitter rejection, honors the Iroquois-English alliance and travels to Virginia to rejoin Washington's troops against the French. He is accompanied by Toshabe, a beautiful half-French captive he is escorting back to her people. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1983. Birds without Wings RC 60215 by Louis De Bernières read by Robert Blumenfeld 4 cassettes 1900. Christians, Muslims, Greeks, Turks, and Armenians live together peacefully in the Mediterranean village of Eskibahçe during the waning days of the Ottoman Empire. Religious fanaticism and nationalism tear apart the community as the nation of Turkey is born and innocence, freedom, and love are lost to war. Violence. 2004. Caxton: Sparrowhawk, Book 3 RC 60077 by Edward Cline read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Virginia colony, 1759. Former in- dentured servant Jack Frake, from Sparrowhawk, Book 1 (RC 55242), and exiled British aristocrat Hugh Kenrick, from Sparrowhawk, Book 2 (RC 57731), meet when they acquire adjoining plantations. Although sep- arated by class, they hold similar political views and vow to contest restrictive colonial laws. 2003. Cheat and Charmer RC 59761 by Elizabeth Frank read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Hollywood, 1950s. Former Communist Party member Dinah Lasker, wife of producer Jake Lasker, is subpoenaed to testify against film industry personalities. To protect her husband's career, Dinah betrays her sister and her friends. This painful decision has unexpected and far- reaching repercussions. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Cloud Atlas RC 59839 by Liam Callanan read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Middle-aged priest Father Belk, a former bomb-disposal sergeant, sits on a deathwatch for a shaman and recalls WWII secrets involving Japanese germ-warfare hot-air balloons sent over Alaska. He flashes back to the love both he and his commanding officer had for a Russian Eskimo prostitute. Violence and strong language. 2004. Daniel, Half Human: And the Good Nazi RC 59938 by David Chotjewitz read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Hamburg, Germany; 1933. The friendship of two thirteen-year-old boys is tested when Daniel discovers that he is half Jewish, while Armin joins the Hitler Youth group. After the war, they meet again. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. Batchelder Honor Book. 2000. The Darling RC 60074 by Russell Banks read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Hannah Musgrave, fifty-nine, former radical Weather Underground member, recounts life as a fugitive in 1980s Liberia. She recalls her chimpanzee sanctuary, her involvement with warlord Charles Taylor, her husband's beheading, and the defection of her sons as the country is devastated by internal strife. Strong language and some violence. 2004. Empress Orchid RC 59317 by Anchee Min read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Ch'ing Dynasty. Chosen to be a concubine, strong and controversial Orchid becomes Emperor Hsien Feng's lover, confidant, and wife and bears him a son. After Feng's death, Orchid struggles to overcome traditional male dominance ruling as empress of China until her son reaches maturity. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Foxes of Harrow RC 59612 by Frank Yerby read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes (Reissue) New Orleans, 1825. Irish gambler Stephen Fox builds his plantation, Harrow, with luck and determination. Through the years he lords over servants, his aristocratic wife, his sister- in-law, and a voluptuous quadroon —until the Civil War forces him to enlist in the Confederate army. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1946. Ghost Warrior RC 58945 by Lucia St. Clair Robson read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes As the U.S. Army launches its campaign in 1850 against Native Americans, an Apache woman forsakes marriage and becomes a fierce warrior. Through thirty years of bloodshed, Lozen spares only one white man from her wrath because of a bond transcending friendship. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Grant Comes East: A Novel of the Civil War RC 59834 by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen read by Nick Sullivan 4 cassettes Continues the alternative Civil War history begun in Gettysburg (RC 58880). Confederate general Robert E. Lee prepares to march on the Union capital after his Pennsylvania victory. General Ulysses S. Grant, fresh from seizing Vicksburg, races east as defiant President Lincoln mobilizes the Washington garrison. Some violence. 2004. Harvard Yard RC 59008 by William Martin read by Michael Russotto 4 cassettes Antiquarian bookdealer Peter Fallon, from Back Bay (RC 58322), searches for a lost Shakespeare play handwritten by the bard himself and originally given to Robert Harvard. Stolen from the Harvard College library in 1639, the manuscript is retrieved by a student and hidden by his family for generations. Strong language and some violence. 2003. Heir to the Glimmering World RC 59528 by Cynthia Ozick read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Bronx, 1930s. Shy orphan Rose Meadows enters household service with the German-refugee Mitwissers, who are uprooted by harsh treatment from Berlin luxury. Rose witnesses the family's struggles as the patriarch, an obsessed Hebrew scholar, his depressed scientist wife, and five unruly children depend for survival upon an unstable sponsor. 2004. Ireland RC 59924 by Frank Delaney read by David Cutler 4 cassettes In 1951, at nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara's rural Irish home, an itinerant storyteller enthralled the boy and the villagers with tales of the country's past. Over the years Ronan, now a historian, absorbs all the land's myths and tragedies while he tries to find the old man again. Bestseller. 2005. The Known World RC 56918 by Edward P. Jones read by Chuck Young 3 cassettes Manchester County, Virginia; 1855. At his death Henry Townsend, a thirty- one-year-old former slave who maintains a relationship with his owner William Robbins, owns more than thirty slaves himself and fifty acres of land. But now his plantation begins to fall apart as slaves betray one another. Bestseller. 2003. The Last Kingdom RC 59910 by Bernard Cornwell read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Ninth-century Britain. Ten-year-old Uhtred is captured in battle by Danish chieftain Earl Ragnar. Uhtred's loyalties are torn between Ragnar and King Alfred of Wessex. Discovering his true allegiance, Uhtred leaves to claim his birthright and settle a blood feud. Violence and some strong language. 2005. The Last Stand: A Novel about George Armstrong Custer and the Indians of the Plains RC 60868 by Edwin P. Hoyt read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes The American West, 1876. Fictionized account of Custer's life, character, and military career, portraying him as brilliant and charming, yet arrogant and cruel. He twists regulations to personal advantage, survives a court-martial, and incurs hatred of both his enemies and his troops. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1995. The March RC 60676 by E.L. Doctorow read by Joe Morton 2 cassettes This Civil War saga portrays the complex nature of General William Tecumseh Sherman as he leads Union troops through Georgia and the Caro- linas. Describes the carnage and destruction that occur as well as the tender feelings that arise as the soldiers proceed. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. The Master Butchers Singing Club RC 58796 by Louise Erdrich read by Fred Major 3 cassettes After World War I, Fidelis Waldvogel marries his dead friend's pregnant fiancée, Eva, and emigrates to North Dakota, taking along his master- butcher knives. Fidelis forms a singing group and settles into family life until his wife's premature death. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Moon of Bitter Cold RC 59067 by Frederick J. Chiaventone read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes A novelization of the frontier conflict known as Red Cloud's War (1866– 1868). Red Cloud—a controversial figure in Lakota history—watches as settlers and soldiers flood the West. To drive them back, the warrior forges an alliance between the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and his own people—an unprecedented act of resistance. Strong language and some violence. Wrangler Award. 2002. The News from Paraguay RC 59770 by Lily Tuck read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Paris, 1854. Francisco Lopez, Paraguay's future dictator, falls in love with Irish courtesan Ella Lynch. Following him to South America, Ella embraces her lover's doomed imperialistic dreams, but remains a stranger in a foreign land. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. National Book Award. 2004. Oh My Stars RC 60757 by Lorna Landvik read by Cassandra Campbell 3 cassettes Depression-era Kentucky, 1937. Eighteen-year-old seamstress Violet Mathers leaves by bus to commit suicide after losing part of her arm in an accident. Stranded in North Dakota she meets musician Kjel, who forms a band that hits it big. Violet becomes their manager as they swing through the South. Descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2005. O'Hara's Choice RC 59533 by Leon Uris read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Two decades after the Civil War, the U.S. marines are in danger of becoming obsolete. Like his legendary father, Zachary O'Hara joins the corps. When industrialist's daughter Amanda Kerr tests his dedication, Zach must choose between soldiering and love. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Pathfinder; or, The Inland Sea: A Leatherstocking Tale RC 59262 by James Fenimore Cooper read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes (Reissue) Upstate New York, French and Indian War. Frontiersman Natty Bumppo, nicknamed Leatherstocking, lives near Lake Ontario. He falls in love with Mabel Dunham, a sergeant's daughter, and wants to settle down to raise a family. Meanwhile treachery abounds among the native and European combatants. 1840. The Pioneers: A Leatherstocking Tale RC 59281 by James Fenimore Cooper read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes (Reissue) Northern New York frontier, 1823. Settlers in the foothills turn the wilderness into farmland and villages. Judge Temple and his daughter, Elizabeth, help to establish a new civilization, while the natives and frontiersmen are driven out. Old hunter Natty Bumppo, called Leatherstocking, observes the changing environment with regret. 1823. Pocahontas RC 59124 by Joseph Bruchac read by Geoffrey Centlivre 1 cassette Jamestown colony, 1607. Alternating narratives of Pocahontas, a Powhatan chief's daughter, and captain John Smith reveal the alliance between Smith and his fellow English settlers and the native Indian population. Portrays the cultural misunderstandings that arose during their encounters. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Prairie Nocturne RC 59606 by Ivan Doig read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Montana voice instructor Susan Duff, of Dancing at the Rascal Fair (RC 26646), is visited unexpectedly in 1924 by her former lover, Wesley Williamson, and asked to teach his African American chauffeur, Monty, to sing. When Monty goes on tour, Wes reveals his true motives. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. Random Harvest RC 59925 by James Hilton read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes (Reissue) Englishman Charles Rainier, heir to an industrial empire, left Cambridge University during World War I for trench warfare in France, where a head wound stole his memory of 1917–19. Years later he recounts battling amnesia to reclaim his life and a woman's love. Some violence. 1941. The Renegade: The White Indian Series, Book 2 RC 60174 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes 1690. Conflict escalates between the French and English for control of the New World colonies. Twenty-two- year-old white Seneca warrior Renno travels to London as an ambassador to enlist King William III's support. Renno forges an alliance at court with French Huguenot Adrienne Bartel. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1980. Renno: The White Indian Series, Book 5 RC 60473 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes France and its Indian allies provoke war among the Iroquois League, threatening white Seneca sachem Renno and his family. While attempting to foil a plot against the American colonies, Renno faces his daughter's betrayal, son's exile, and father's murder. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1981. Rite of Conquest RC 60066 by Judith Tarr read by Corrie James 3 cassettes The Saxons have ruled England for five hundred years. Now William of Normandy, the bastard son of a duke and a druid mother, is poised to conquer England. To succeed he must accept the help and love of French noblewoman Mathilda, who has her own powers. Some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Royal Physician's Visit RC 59098 by Per Olov Enquist read by Steve Douglas-Craig 2 cassettes German Johann Struensee becomes personal physician to Denmark's young, deranged King Christian in the 1760s, a time of political and social upheaval there. Although Enlightenment-educated Struensee gains absolute power, his affair with the queen precipitates a dramatic end. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Savannah; or, A Gift for Mr. Lincoln RC 59905 by John Jakes read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Georgia; November 1864. As General Sherman marches toward Savannah, widowed Sara Lester and her twelve- year-old daughter Hattie are forced from their rice plantation. They find refuge in Savannah with Aunt Vee. There they endure the dangers of wartime, including the invasion of their house, yet they also find romance. 2004. The Shining Badge: The House of Winslow, Book 31 RC 59386 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes After the 1929 stock market crash the Winslow family moves to their farm in Georgia. Jenny runs for sheriff against the corrupt incumbent, Max Conroy, but the locals resent her interference. She trusts in God to bring peace to the county. Sequel to The Beloved Enemy (RC 57802). 2004. Signal and Noise RC 58765 by John Griesemer read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Chester Ludlow, an American engineer involved in laying the first trans- Atlantic cable in the 1850s and 1860s, achieves fame for his technical abilities and fund-raising successes. Meanwhile, as Chester takes up with a beautiful musician, his fragile wife left behind in Maine embraces spiritualism hoping to contact their dead daughter. Some violence. 2003. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan RC 60738 by Lisa See read by Janet Song 2 cassettes Nineteenth-century China. A matchmaker pairs young Lily and Snow Flower in a lifelong friendship. For years they communicate using a secret code written on a fan, sharing their joys and sorrows until a misunderstanding threatens to destroy their bond. Descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. The Stone That the Builder Refused RC 60216 by Madison Smartt Bell read by Frank Coffee 7 cassettes in 2 containers This sequel to Master of the Crossroads (RC 52156) depicts the final years of Toussaint Louverture, leader of the 1790s Haitian slave revolt. Toussaint's efforts to govern the war-ravaged territory concern future French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who dispatches troops to regain control. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Thin Moon and Cold Mist: Women of the West RC 59778 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes 1864. Confederate spy Robin Heatherton—her husband dead, her cover compromised—flees with her son to Colorado, where she works a gold- mining claim with Garrison Parker. Union major Thomas Corley blames Robin for his brother's death, however, and vows revenge. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Those Who Love: A Biographical Novel of Abigail and John Adams RC 59398 by Irving Stone read by Anne Hancock 6 cassettes (Reissue) Fictionalized account of the marriage between writer Abigail Smith (1744– 1818) and Massachusetts lawyer John Adams (1735–1826), second president of the United States. Blending old- fashioned romance and historical detail, the story chronicles the family's careers and wanderings, ending with the close of John's presidency in 1801. 1965. Tomahawk: The White Indian Series, Book 6 RC 60476 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Renno's son, Ja-gonh, sets out to kill Huron brave Gray Fox, who murdered Renno's father. But Gray Fox kidnaps Ja-gonh's betrothed and offers her to the French king, Louis XV, as mistress. While Ja-gonh pursues them, Renno battles illness at home. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1982. The Touch RC 57769 by Colleen McCullough read by Terry Donnelly 4 cassettes Australia, 1872. Wealthy Alexander Kinross, having built his empire, sends for his young Scottish cousin, Elizabeth, to marry—despite his mistress Ruby's love. As the women bear children and the families grow, Ruby and her son remain involved in Alex's life and business. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. The Two Hearts of Kwasi Boachi RC 59300 by Arthur Japin read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes Two Ashanti princes are sent from their West African homes to Holland in 1837, ostensibly to be educated. In reality, they are to serve as human collateral in a deal to acquire slaves. Regarded as curiosities, the two cousins choose different courses of action. Fictionalized account of historical figures. 1997. Until You: Friarsgate Inheritance, Book 2 RC 59491 by Bertrice Small read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes English lady Rosamund Bolton falls in love with Scottish earl Patrick Leslie. Their romance deepens, along with the threat of war between their countries, so Patrick and Rosamund assume a dangerous mission that tests their passions. Sequel to Rosamund (RC 55518). Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great RC 59725 by Steven Pressfield read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Alexander of Macedonia relates the story of his battles and passions to his young brother-in-law, Itanes, as his weary army readies to invade India. The king reflects on his illustrious father, Philip, and his homeland, as well as his conquest of the known world. Violence and strong language. 2004. War Chief: The White Indian Series, Book 3 RC 60339 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes White Seneca war chief Renno, in Virginia to facilitate peace between colonists and Pimlico Indians, finds a wife. The newlyweds are not together long before Renno is drawn into a struggle for Florida pitting Seminoles against Spanish pirates. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1980. War Cry: The White Indian Series, Book 7 RC 60688 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes When Renno, Great Sachem of the Iroquois League, rallies his warriors against the French, his wisdom is challenged by impetuous grandson Ghonkaba. Ghonkaba's punishment is exile to Virginia, where his rebellious ways threaten his family and possibly the colonies' future. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1983. We Speak No Treason RC 59535 by Rosemary Hawley Jarman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes (Reissue) Fifteenth-century England. The life of enigmatic Richard III unfolds through the eyes of loyal members of his court. A nun (once the king's mistress), an aging jester, and a young knight awaiting execution relate their experiences with the king. Some violence. 1971. White Indian: The White Indian Series, Book 1 RC 60134 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes 1800s. Ghonka, Great Sachem of the Seneca nation, captures a white infant, names him Renno, and raises him as his own. As a young warrior, Renno rescues sixteen-year-old English colonist Deborah Alwin from Huron abductors. Renno desires Deborah, but her fate is uncertain. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1979. Wickett's Remedy RC 60661 by Myla Goldberg read by Myla Goldberg 2 cassettes Boston, 1914. Irish shopgirl Lydia Kilkenny marries medical student Henry Wickett. Henry quits school to peddle an elixir and fails the physical to enter World War I. He succumbs to the Spanish flu, leaving Lydia to volunteer as a nurse. 2005. Zorro RC 60590 by Isabel Allende read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Retelling of the legend of Zorro. In the early 1800s, Diego de la Vega leaves Southern California and travels to Napoleonic Spain for his formal education. There he joins an underground resistance movement and, disguised as Zorro, fights for the oppressed. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. Holidays Christmas in Harmony: A Harmony Novel RC 60043 by Philip Gulley read by Derald Breneman 1 cassette As Quaker minister Sam Gardner and other Harmony citizens prepare to celebrate Christmas, eccentric church elder Dale Hinshaw devises an unusual nativity scene involving the whole town. Despite his unconventional congregation and an argument with his wife, Sam reflects on family and the meaning of the holidays. 2002. A Christmas Visitor RC 59753 by Anne Perry read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Henry Rathbone, from the William Monk series, is summoned to the Lake District during the Christmas holidays to support his goddaughter Antonia when her husband, Judah Dreghorn, dies accidentally. Rathbone discovers that the incident may have been intentional. 2004. The Gift RC 59472 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Holiday stories of love and romance. In Home for Christmas a young man returns to his hometown after a ten- year absence. In All I Want for Christmas twin boys ask Santa for a mom. Includes three holiday recipes. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1986. Holiday in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 60483 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York, 2058. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is stressed out before the holidays. A make-believe Santa Claus is actually a serial killer who is working his murderous way through "The Twelve Days of Christmas" theme. Clues lead Eve to an elite matchmaking agency. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1998. Hot Flash Holidays RC 60910 by Nancy Thayer read by Carrington Mac Duffie 2 cassettes Women from the Hot Flash Club go on a retreat during the holiday season and discuss their children, lovers, parents, weight issues, and world events. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2005. Jingle Bell Bark: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 59379 by Laurien Berenson read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes When her eight-year-old son's usual bus driver, Henry, is unexpectedly replaced just before the holidays, teacher and dedicated dog owner Melanie Travis checks on him and discovers he recently died under suspicious circumstances. Melanie brings Henry's two golden retrievers to her Aunt Peg, who's determined to solve the mystery. 2004. Silver Bells: A Holiday Tale RC 59402 by Luanne Rice read by Connie Crawford 1 cassette Widowed Canadian farmer Christopher Byrne journeys to New York City every December to sell Christmas trees. Last year his teenaged son stayed on to pursue a photography career. Manhattan librarian Catherine Tierney buys her trees from Chris and looks out for the boy. Love is soon in the air. 2004. Human Relationships At Home in Covington: Ladies of Covington RC 59196 by Joan Medlicott read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Friends Grace, Hannah, and Amelia, from The Spirit of Covington (RC 57454), escape rural life with a Caribbean cruise. Tension mounts between Hannah and Amelia, who leaves for a Maine photography workshop. Hannah finally sets a wedding date, and Grace and her son mourn his partner's death. 2004. Can't Get Enough RC 60694 by Connie Briscoe read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Women of an affluent African American Washington, D.C., suburb continue seeking social success following P.G. County (RC 55460). Barbara, betrayed by her husband Bradford, tries real estate and a handsome colleague. Meanwhile, a baroness moves in and Bradford's ex-mistress wins the lottery. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2005. Crossing California RC 59969 by Adam Langer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Chicago, 1979–1981. Depicts the Rovner, Wills, and Wasserstrom families living on either side of California Avenue, a road separating upper- middle-class and working-class Jewish neighborhoods. Parents and their teenage children experience distress and transitions during the larger upheaval of the Iranian hostage crisis. Strong language and some explicit descrip- tions of sex. 2004. The Dew Breaker RC 59502 by Edwidge Danticat read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Decades after leaving Haiti, now established in Brooklyn, a father reveals his agonized past as a torturer, or "dew breaker," to his adult daughter. Nine interrelated short stories of this man and those whose lives he altered: victims, family, tenants, and colleagues. Some violence. 2004. Eventide RC 60217 by Kent Haruf read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Following Plainsong (RC 49056), Harold and Raymond McPheron escort nineteen-year-old Victoria and her daughter to Fort Collins so Victoria can start college. In Colorado tragedy awaits the brothers returning to their cattle ranch in rural Holt. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. Four Souls RC 59355 by Louise Erdrich read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Revenge has unexpected consequences in Fleur Pillager's quest for retribution against the lumber baron who stole her family's North Dakota land. Vengeance also wreaks havoc with tribal elder Nanapush's plans for his sweetheart. Continuation of Tracks (RC 28557). 2004. Gods in Alabama RC 60189 by Joshilyn Jackson read by Catherine Taber 2 cassettes Lena Fleet leaves Alabama after high school intending never to return. But ten years later in Chicago her African American boyfriend insists on meet- ing her racist family. Then a former schoolmate tries to find a mutual friend Lena has already murdered. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. How I Live Now RC 59908 by Meg Rosoff read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette In the near future fifteen-year-old Daisy, an American, travels to England to visit relatives and falls in love with her cousin Edmond. After a world war breaks out, the family becomes separated. The two lovers are reunited years later. For senior high readers. Printz Award. 2004. I Am Charlotte Simmons RC 59557 by Tom Wolfe read by Jill Fox 6 cassettes Naive Charlotte Simmons of rural North Carolina arrives at prestigious Dupont University on scholarship and is appalled to encounter a sex- crazed, jock-obsessed campus. Gradually she changes her values and embraces the lifestyle around her. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Kafka on the Shore RC 59914 by Haruki Murakami read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes After teenager Kafka Tamura runs away, his father, a famous sculptor, is murdered. This crime links Kafka and an elderly illiterate man in inexplicable ways. Both journey separately to a private library where their destinies overlap. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. The Life All around Me, by Ellen Foster RC 60930 by Kaye Gibbons read by Kaye Gibbons 1 cassette In this sequel to Ellen Foster (RC 44846), the orphaned girl, now fifteen and feeling teenage turmoil, examines her prospects in her small North Carolina town. Poetry-loving Ellen appreciates the nurturing home Laura provides but makes a bold move to attend Harvard University. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. The Line of Beauty RC 59483 by Alan Hollinghurst read by Steve Douglas Craig 3 cassettes 1980s. After university, gay Nick Guest moves into the London mansion of his friend Toby, whose father is a conservative politician. Nick has relationships with a black clerk and later a Lebanese millionaire while enjoying a privileged lifestyle. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Booker Prize. 2004. Lipstick Jungle RC 60640 by Candace Bushnell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes New York. Three women juggle careers and relationships. Editor Nico faces competition at work while contemplating an affair; producer Wendy completes a new film while her husband remains unemployed; fashion designer Victory's new line fails while a billionaire courts her. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. A Long Way Down RC 60521 by Nick Hornby read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes One New Year's Eve in London, four strangers' lives intertwine on a roof- top where each has gone to commit suicide. A middle-aged mother of a disabled son, a former celebrity, a wound-up teen, and a failed musician recount the reasons death seemed the best option. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Magic Seeds RC 60211 by V.S. Naipaul read by John Horton 2 cassettes After wandering twenty years in England, Africa, and Berlin, Willie Chandran joins an underground movement in his native India and is imprisoned. Released, Willie returns to London and comes to recognize his statelessness. Sequel to Half a Life (RC 53063). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. A Perfect Day RC 59231 by Richard Paul Evans read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes When Robert Harlan is fired from his job, he takes the opportunity to pursue his dream of writing a novel, with his wife Allyson's blessing. His book becomes a bestseller, and, with Robert constantly on the road, their marriage suffers. Then a stranger tells Robert he will soon die. 2003. The Practical Heart: Four Novellas RC 59583 by Allan Gurganus read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Stories of fictional Falls, North Carolina, in the 1950s by the author of Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (RC 30984). Includes "Preservation News," memoirs of a house preservationist dying of AIDS, and "He's One, Too," recounting a boy's homosexual awakening. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood RC 59901 by Benjamin Alire Sáenz read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Hollywood, New Mexico; 1960s. Sammy Santos lives in an unglamorous neighborhood where he faces many challenges: gringo racism, the Vietnam War, poverty, and barrio violence that kills Juliana, his first love. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2004. Ya-Yas in Bloom RC 60065 by Rebecca Wells read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes In this sequel to Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (RC 45768), Vivi, Teensy, Necie, and Caro spill more tales of their lifelong friendship. Meanwhile their offspring bond, forming new generations: the Petites Ya-Yas and the Très Petites Ya-Yas. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Humor Cupidity RC 60712 by Caroline Goode read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Senior Laura Sweeney, a mythology buff, prays to Jupiter for a boyfriend. The Roman gods at the Mount Olympus retirement home heed Laura's call and send Cupid disguised as a beautiful girl (Cupidity) to help Laura. Cupidity, however, causes more havoc than Laura can handle. For senior high readers. 2005. Dumping Billy RC 59593 by Olivia Goldsmith read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Women dated and dumped by Brooklyn bartender Billy marry the next man they go out with. Thirty-one-year-old therapist Kate tries to enliven her friend Bina's failing relationship by setting Bina up with Billy, but Kate falls for Billy herself. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Florence of Arabia RC 60105 by Christopher Buckley read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Satire of American-Arab relations. U.S. Foreign Service employee Florence Farfaletti secretly visits the middle eastern emirate of Matar to start a cable TV channel aimed at emancipating Arab women. Her program's success leads to disastrous results thanks to French meddling and a coup. Strong language and some violence. 2004. The Hound in the Left-Hand Corner RC 58548 by Giles Waterfield read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes Follows one outrageous day in the life of brilliant but troubled British museum director Auberon Booth as he prepares for an exhibition grand opening. The centerpiece, Gainsborough's portrait of Lady St. John attired as Puck, incites chaos among staff and guests while frazzled Auberon tries to keep peace. 2002. I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader RC 60840 by Kieran Scott read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Sophomore Annisa moves to Florida from New Jersey and tries to fit in when she makes the cheerleading squad. But being one of only two brunettes in the entire school and falling for a rival's boyfriend just compound her problems. For senior high readers. 2005. The Midden RC 59404 by Tom Sharpe read by Geoffrey Centlivre 2 cassettes Dimwitted Timothy Bright throws his reputation and fortune down the tubes by insider trading. To make matters worse, a misadventure lands him at the Middenhall mansion with a chief constable, his wife, her lesbian lover, and Marjorie Midden. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1996. Mine Are Spectacular! RC 60515 by Janice Kaplan and Lynn Schnurnberger read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes New York suburbanites struggle with their relationships. Forty- something caterer Sara moves into her fiancé Branford's house and contends with his ex-wife and teenage daughter. Dermatologist Kate has an affair with a married man, while pregnant Berni relocates from the West Coast to embrace motherhood. 2005. One More Time: Just for the Fun of It! Notes from FairAcres RC 57532 by Effie Leland Wilder read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Miss Hattie, in this sequel to Older but Wilder (RC 56395), continues her anecdotes about the South Carolina retirement home she lives in. The residents enjoy the simple pleasures of remembering the old days and starting their own band. 1999. The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure; the "Good Parts" Version, Abridged RC 58817 by William Goldman read by Bruce Nelson 3 cassettes (Reissue) The most beautiful woman in the world falls in love with Westley, the perfect man. Their pending romance, however, is interrupted by fate and the wicked prince Humperdinck, ruler of Florin. Thirtieth anniversary edition of the classic fairy tale spoof features a 2003 introduction. 1973. Prom RC 60085 by Laurie Halse Anderson read by Victoria Gordon 1 cassette Eighteen-year-old Ashley has no plans for college and wants nothing to do with the senior prom at her urban high school. When disaster strikes and her desperate friend Natalia needs help, Ashley's involvement transforms her life. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2005. The Pursuit of Alice Thrift RC 58839 by Elinor Lipman read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Surgical intern Alice Thrift is a socially inept workaholic who finds herself attracted to Ray Russo, a traveling salesman of dubious sincerity. Alice's roommate, Leo Frawley, pronounces Ray a "slimeball." Nevertheless, the unceremonious courtship progresses, culminating in surprises and heartache for Alice. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Snobs RC 59701 by Julian Fellowes read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Well-mannered Londoner Edith Lavery lands Charles, the decent but decidedly dull earl of Broughton. Edith grows tired of their marriage and her priggish but polite in-laws, so when a television company arrives to film a period drama, Edith dallies with the leading man. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004. They Wear WHAT under Their Kilts? Emily Williams, Book 2 RC 60878 by Katie Maxwell read by Gabra Zackman 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Emily and her classmate Holly are off to Scotland to fulfill their high school's work-study requirement. Emily relates their misadventures in e-mails as they chase farmhands, avoid haggis, and discover what men wear under kilts. For senior high readers. 2004. Welcome to Higby RC 59142 by Mark Dunn read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Humorous vignettes staged over a Labor Day weekend in Higby, Mississippi. We meet Hank Grammar, who delivers gospel to the neighborhood pets; Reverend Oren Cullen, who is falling in love with massage therapist Desiree Parka; and Talitha Leigh, who is ensnared by a religious cult. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. The Year My Life Went down the Loo: Emily Williams, Book 1 RC 60548 by Katie Maxwell read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Emily leaves Seattle, Washington, and settles in an English village with her family for a year abroad. She e-mails her best friend back home about her encounters, including a ghost in her bedroom and a sleazy boyfriend. For senior high readers. 2003. Legal Themes The Color of Law RC 60671 by Mark Gimenez read by Stephen Hoye 3 cassettes Wealthy Dallas attorney A. Scott Fenney is appointed to represent Shawanda Jones, an African American prostitute who killed the drug- addicted son of an ambitious senator. Fenney's world and belief system slowly dissolve as he investigates Jones's claim of self-defense. Violence and strong language. 2005. Conviction RC 59781 by Richard North Patterson read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Attorney Christopher Paget, from The Lasko Tangent (RC 41088), and his wife, Terri, reexamine a fifteen-year- old rape and murder case involving a nine-year-old Cambodian girl. Rennell Price, convicted of the crime, is headed to California's death chamber when Terri questions his guilt. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. Cruel Justice: A Ben Kincaid Novel RC 59488 by William Bernhardt read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Mentally retarded African American teenager Leeman Hayes was accused of murder ten years ago. As Leeman's trial nears and attorney Ben Kincaid prepares his defense, a ten-year-old boy essential to the case is targeted by a child molester and disappears. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1996. Defense for the Devil: A Barbara Holloway Mystery RC 59613 by Kate Wilhelm read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes When her estranged ex-husband, Mitch Arno, unexpectedly returns to town with a suitcase full of money, innkeeper and mother-of-two Maggie Folsum hires Oregon attorney Barbara Holloway. Then Mitch is found murdered, his brother is wrongfully accused, and Barbara's unpaid child support claim becomes a murder investigation. Some strong language. 1999. Double Tap: A Paul Madriani Novel RC 60880 by Steve Martini read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes San Diego attorney Paul Madriani defends soldier-turned-security-guard Emiliano Ruiz in the murder case of software tycoon Madelyn Chapman. Madriani learns that Chapman's company spies on American citizens for the government and fears a cover-up. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Hear No Evil: A Jack Swyteck Mystery RC 60144 by James Grippando read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Lindsey Hart wants Miami attorney Jack Swyteck to defend her against charges of murdering her marine husband at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Jack, suspicious and having no knowledge of military legal procedures, balks until Lindsey claims she's the adoptive mother of his deaf, biological son. Strong language and some violence. 2004. In the Forest of Harm: A Mary Crow Mystery RC 57754 by Sallie Bissell read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes After another successful murder conviction, Atlanta assistant district attorney Mary Crow returns to North Carolina to go camping with two girlfriends. The vacation becomes a fight for survival when they are stalked by a madman and another seeking revenge. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. In the Shadow of the Law RC 60744 by Kermit Roosevelt read by Craig Wasson 3 cassettes Attorneys at Peter Morgan's prestigious Washington, D.C., law firm are assigned to controversial cases. First-year associate Mark Clayton takes on a pro bono death-penalty case while Katja Phillips defends a negligent chemical company from a lawsuit. The two eventually question their choice of careers. Some strong language. 2005. The Last Goodbye RC 60298 by Reed Arvin read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Atlanta attorney Jack Hammond doubts his friend Doug Townsend died from a drug overdose. Jack suspects murder after he discovers Doug's obsession with Michele Sonnier, an opera star with a troubled past who is married to a pharmaceutical mogul. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. Nothing Lost RC 60114 by John Gregory Dunne read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Recounts a midwestern town's high- profile, racially charged murder trial of two white men accused of killing an African American. Key players are gay Jewish lawyer Max Cline, prosecutor J.J. McClure and his congresswoman wife, and secretive defense attorney Teresa Kean. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descrip- tions of sex. 2004. Private Sector: A Sean Drummond Mystery RC 58585 by Brian Haig read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes JAG attorney major Sean Drummond is loaned to a D.C. law firm for a year. After a serial murderer kills successful young women including captain Lisa Morrow, army lawyer from Secret Sanction (RC 53151), Drummond investigates the killings. Violence and strong language. 2003. Literature The Adventures of Augie March: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition RC 58799 by Saul Bellow read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes (Reissue) Nobel Prize-winner Saul Bellow's picaresque novel of Augie March, born to poor Russian Jewish immigrants and growing up in Depression-era Chicago. Recounts his escapades in the world of wealth, war, and sophisticated women. 2001 introduction by Christopher Hitchens. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1949. Arrowsmith; Elmer Gantry; Dodsworth RC 56668 by Sinclair Lewis read by Constance Crawford 10 cassettes in 2 containers Three early-twentieth-century American classics by Nobel Prize-winning author. In Arrowsmith, an idealistic young doctor is disillusioned by greedy and self-serving colleagues. Elmer Gantry takes aim against the hypocrisy of a tent-show evangelist. In Dodsworth, a retired auto maker's dull marriage comes unglued during a European tour. 2002. Bonjour Tristesse RC 59304 by Françoise Sagan read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette (Reissue) Cécile begins her seventeenth summer happily in a villa on the Mediterranean, flirting with her handsome neighbor Cyril. The complications occur when her father, who already has his young mistress with them, invites Anne, a friend of his deceased wife, to visit. 1955. In the Company of Cheerful Ladies: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency RC 60334 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Gaborone, Botswana. Precious Ramotswe, founder of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, is beset by challenging cases and personal crises: an intruder breaks into her home; her new husband, mechanic J.L.B. Matekoni, is overburdened with work; and a man from the past forces her to confront a secret. Bestseller. 2004. The Confidential Agent: An Entertainment RC 60859 by Graham Greene read by Fred Major 2 cassettes (Reissue) Mr. D., a widowed former professor who recently spent six months in a military prison, arrives in England as a secret agent for his war- weary, unnamed country and tries to buy coal. Violence, love, and theft accompany him throughout his mission. Some violence. 1939. The Color Purple RC 58842 by Alice Walker read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 2 cassettes (Reissue) Follows two black sisters—Nettie, a missionary, and Celie, raped by her father and married to a cruel man. Nettie's letters do not reach Celie, and Celie's shame is so great that she writes only to God. Anniversary edition includes Walker's 1992 preface. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Pulitzer Prize. 1982. Death in Venice and Other Tales RC 60162 by Thomas Mann read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Death in Venice relates the story of a lonely German artist in search of spiritual fulfillment in Venice, where he becomes spellbound by a beautiful Polish boy. Includes eleven other stories displaying the Nobel-Prize-winning writer's use of irony, subtle characterizations, and complex plots. Uncensored 1998 translation by Joachim Neugroschel. 1911. From the Terrace RC 59100 by John O'Hara read by Mark Ashby 8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Pennsylvania banking tycoon Alfred Eaton's life reflects upper-class American manners and values in the first half of the twentieth century. Although he is outwardly successful, Eaton's private world is basically loveless. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1959. Junky: The Definitive Text of Junk RC 58941 by William S. Burroughs read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Fiftieth-anniversary edition of author's semi-autobiographical novel. Beginning in 1945, depicts Burroughs's early years as a drug addict and homosexual and details habits of various postwar urban subcultures in the U.S. and Mexico. Includes a comprehensive introduction, auxiliary texts, previously omitted chapters, and lost passages. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1953. The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories RC 60241 by Leo Tolstoy read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Four short stories by the nineteenth- century Russian author. In the title piece, a husband confesses to being so consumed by sexual jealousy that he feels compelled to murder his wife. The public outcry against the story, published in 1890, caused Tolstoy to write the postface included here. 1985. Man's Fate (La Condition Humaine) RC 59540 by André Malraux read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Shanghai, 1925. Chinese National Liberation Movement terrorist Ch'en Ta Erh wrestles internally with an assassination assignment. Meanwhile insurrection leader Kyo Gisors faces danger and betrayal while his wife, May, a German doctor, struggles to accept her husband's destiny. First published in France. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1934. Man's Hope RC 59793 by André Malraux read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Spain, 1936. When civil war breaks out, Ramos, secretary of the railroad workers' union, and his friend Manuel guide their membership against the fascists led by Franco. Ramos and his fellow revolutionaries debate their political and ideological beliefs while fighting against right-wing alliances. Violence and strong language. 1938. One Hundred Years of Solitude RC 59490 by Gabriel García Márquez read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes (Reissue) 1820s to 1920s. Latin American epic tale follows seven generations of the Buendía family through triumphs and disasters that parallel the fortunes and misfortunes of their utopian town, Macondo. By the Colombian Nobel Prize-winning author. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1967. Medical Themes For the Rest of My Life RC 59511 by Harry Kraus read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Dr. Claire McCall, from Could I Have This Dance? (RC 55961), takes care of her father who is dying from Huntington's disease. Her Christian faith is tested even more after her patients are attacked by a serial rapist and her fiancé, John, becomes a suspect. 2003. The Society RC 59137 by Michael Palmer read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes A serial killer targets managed health care executives. Dr. Will Grant, member of a society opposing insurance company practices, finds himself both suspect and potential victim. Detective Patty Moriarity, her career at stake, reluctantly must trust him. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2004. Mystery and Detective The Accidental Hunter: A D. Hunter Mystery RC 60029 by Nelson George read by John Haag 2 cassettes Music manager Ivy Greenwich hires African American security specialist "D" Hunter to pay ransom and free a kidnapped singer. After that assignment Hunter, who is HIV positive, becomes the bodyguard for white entertainer Bridgette Haze. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2004. The Accusers: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery RC 59321 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Ancient Rome. Convicted of corruption, senator Rubirius Metellus appears to have killed himself to protect his family's fortune. Metellus's former prosecutor hires private informer Marcus Didius Falco, last seen in The Jupiter Myth (RC 58581), to prove Metellus's death was murder. While investigating, Falco becomes tangled in upper- class scandal. 2003. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam RC 59686 by M.C. Beaton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Agatha Raisin follows a fortune- teller's advice and rents a cottage in the village of Fryfam, where she hopes to stifle her obsession with neighbor James Lacey and find true love. Instead she encounters homicide, jealousy, blackmail, and peculiar lights in her garden that locals claim are fairies. 2000. Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death RC 60224 by M.C. Beaton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes A water bottling company looking to tap the historic Ancombe spring incites controversy among town residents and the parish council. When the still uncommitted council chairman turns up dead, feisty amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin, who is also the company's new public relations woman, investigates. 1998. Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden RC 59988 by M.C. Beaton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Following a run-in with a vengeful hairdresser, amateur detective Agatha Raisin retreats to the seaside resort of Wyckhadden to recuperate. Local "witch" Francie Juddle sells her hair restorer and a love potion and then dies. Agatha investigates while balancing the amorous attentions of police inspector Jimmy Jessop. 1999. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham RC 60497 by M.C. Beaton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes After discovering a few gray hairs and then accidentally dyeing her hair purple, Agatha Raisin heads for the new Evesham hairdresser, Mr. John, who works his magic on Agatha's hair and her heart. When the hairdresser dies of food poisoning, Agatha investigates. 1999. The Alias Man RC 59143 by Bill Pronzini read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes A complex drama of deception and fraud engulfs three attractive young women, who discover the common denominator in their lives: the man they love. As these victims jointly uncover the con man's deadly scheme, they must confront their individual fears. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. All the Rage: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 60064 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Pharmaceutical researcher Nadia Radzminsky suspects Serbian gangster Milos Dragovic is blackmailing her boss, Dr. Luc Monnet, and hires Repairman Jack to investigate. Jack uncovers an illegal drug that causes extreme aggressiveness in its users, and then he accidentally takes some. Violence and strong language. 2000. And a Puzzle to Die On: A Puzzle Lady Mystery RC 60183 by Parnell Hall read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Attorney Becky Baldwin asks amateur sleuth Cora Felton to investigate the twenty-year-old case of Darryl Daigue, who is serving a life sentence for a teenager's murder. When more deaths occur, the "Puzzle Lady" puts together a convoluted theory. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. At Hell's Gate: A Conrad Voort Mystery RC 60067 by Ethan Black read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes New York City detective Conrad Voort and his fiancée are kayaking the East River's treacherous "Hell's Gate" when they spot a floating body. Before Voort can investigate fully, thugs confront him and threaten to kill his family. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Bangkok Tattoo RC 60005 by John Burdett read by Paul Boehmer 2 cassettes After high-priced prostitute Chanya arrives at the Old Man's Club covered in blood, Royal Thai police detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, of Bangkok Eight (RC 56818), finds the mutilated body of a young CIA agent in a nearby hotel. But this is not a straightforward murder. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Behold, Here's Poison RC 59427 by Georgette Heyer read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes When wealthy Gregory Matthews dies mysteriously at his English estate, his family doctor, servants, and assorted squabbling relatives insist acute indigestion caused his death. Scotland Yard detective- superintendent Hannasyde must determine the truth in this classic detective novel. 1936. Bell, Book, and Scandal: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 59349 by Jill Churchill read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Hoping for advice on her new manu- script, amateur sleuth Jane Jeffry, from The House of Seven Mabels (RC 55577), attends a mystery writers' convention with her friend Shelley. Investigating after an editor is poisoned and a book-bashing reviewer is attacked, Jane uncovers plagiarism and hidden resentments. Some strong language. 2003. Belle Ruin: An Emma Graham Mystery RC 60762 by Martha Grimes read by Kim Mai Guest 3 cassettes Twelve-year-old Emma Graham, from Hotel Paradise (RC 44447) and Cold Flat Junction (RC 51763), waitresses at her mother's crumbling resort. Emma discovers a burned-down hotel in the woods near town and tries to uncover the truth about a decades-old kidnapping. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Beneath the Ashes: An Alaska Mystery RC 60417 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Alaskan dog-sled racer Jessie Arnold confronts deadly arson at a local pub. The blaze coincides with the return of Jessie's friend Anne and the occurrence of more fires—including one that destroys Jessie's own cabin. Jessie wonders if Anne is a victim or a killer. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. The Best American Mystery Stories 2004 RC 59424 edited by Nelson DeMille read by Lindsay Ellison 4 cassettes Anthology of twenty mystery/crime/ suspense short stories. In "Harvey's Dream" Stephen King writes about the telephone call that every parent dreads. In "Bet on Red" Jeff Abbott explores Las Vegas and a redhead's trap. In Angela Zeman's "Green Heat" a bounty hunter is upstaged by shamans. Strong language. 2004. Best in Show: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 59718 by Laurien Berenson read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes At the Poodle Club of America's National Specialty dog show, Melanie Travis's formidable Aunt Peg volunteers Melanie to help two elderly sisters with the raffle. When one is murdered, Melanie investigates an assortment of suspects including rival dog owners, a nasty handler, and a dubious pet psychic. 2003. The Big Nowhere RC 59258 by James Ellroy read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Deputy sheriff Danny Upshaw, D.A. investigator Mal Considine, and detective/fixer/errand boy/hatchet man Buzz Meeks come together in 1950 Hollywood. The anticommunist atmosphere, a series of brutal mutilation killings, ambition, personal loss, and buried demons define the nightmare of these men. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1988. The Bishop and the Missing L Train: A Blackie Ryan Mystery RC 59248 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Chicago. When unpopular bishop Augustus Quill and the "L" train that he was riding on disappear, Bishop "Blackie" Ryan is dispatched to investigate. Suspects include Ryan's friend, stockbroker Tommy Flynn, and divorcée Jenny Carlson, whose first marriage was annulled. Strong language. 2000. The Bishop and the Three Kings: A Blackie Ryan Mystery RC 59942 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Cologne. Bishop Blackwood "Blackie" Ryan and nephew Peter investigate a theft at the cathedral. The city's loss of important relics—the remains of the gift-bearing Three Kings—could create a scandal that would reverberate throughout Germany. Descriptions of sex. 1998. The Bishop at Sea: A Blackie Ryan Mystery RC 59260 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes The archbishop of Chicago's cousin, captain David "Speed" Cronin, commands a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier haunted by ancient Irish ghosts. The archbishop enlists bishop "Blackie" Ryan's aid. Motion sickness pills help Ryan deal with missing sailors and Irish mythology. Strong language. 1997. Bitter Recoil: A Posadas County Mystery RC 60491 by Steven F. Havill read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Posadas County, New Mexico. Sixty- two-year-old undersheriff Bill Gastner, still recovering from bypass surgery, travels north to visit his former detective, Deputy Estelle Reyes-Guzman. However, the vacation and reunion are interrupted by the apparent hit-and-run death of a pregnant woman. Bill helps investigate when other murders follow. Some violence. 1992. Blindfold Game RC 60929 by Dana Stabenow read by Bernadette Dunn 2 cassettes A hijacked Russian freighter sails into the Bering Sea, where it is intercepted by the Coast Guard cutter USS Sojourner Truth. A CIA analyst investigating sales of black market plutonium realizes that a terrorist attack is underway in Alaska. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Bluebottle: A Lew Griffin Novel RC 58288 by James Sallis read by Chuck Young 1 cassette New Orleans, 1960s. African American private detective Lew Griffin is shot while leaving a downtown bar with a white woman he just met. Lew had been on his way to meet Eddie Bone—who later turned up dead. Lew recovers and looks for answers. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. Bone Walker: The Anasazi Mysteries, Book 3 RC 60198 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes American southwest, twelfth and twenty-first centuries. A prophet's murder foretells doom for War Chief Browser's beleaguered Anasazi people. Nine hundred years later when another killing occurs among Anasazi ruins, archaeologist Dusty Stewart investigates. Sequel to The Summoning God (RC 56152). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Brandy and Bullets: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery RC 60588 by Donald Bain read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Cabot Cove, Maine. A mansion is converted into a luxurious retreat for authors, artists, and musicians. Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher soon has real- life inspiration when the new residents find creative ways to die. After one apparent suicide, another attempt, and a disappearance, Jessica investigates the facility's disturbing secrets. 1995. Briarpatch RC 59144 by Ross Thomas read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes (Reissue) Benjamin Dill returns to Washington, D.C., after his sister Felicity, a homicide detective, dies in a car bombing. Dill's investigation pits him against former friends, corrupt cops, greedy politicians, and beautiful lawyer Anna Maude Singe. 2003 introduction by Lawrence Block. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Edgar Award. 1984. Brimstone: A Pendergast Mystery RC 60350 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by John Polk 4 cassettes FBI agent Aloysius Pendergast, last seen in Still Life with Crows (RC 57038), investigates serial murders that appear to be the work of the devil, complete with cloven hoofprints and odors of brimstone. Pendergast follows the killings to Italy. Violence and strong language. 2004. Burning Precinct Puerto Rico: A Luis Gonzalo Novel, Book 3 RC 59564 by Steven Torres read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes A deadly arson disrupts Luis Gonzalo's twenty-fifth anniversary as sheriff of Angustias, a small Puerto Rican town. When the gun-wielding culprits return to the crime scene, Gonzalo suspects a connection between the killers, the drug trade, and Angustias's new mayor. Violence. 2004. California Girl RC 59239 by T. Jefferson Parker read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes In 1968 Playboy centerfold Janelle Vonn is murdered in Orange County, California. Her neighbors, the Becker boys—a minister, a reporter, and a detective—each does his part to bring the killer to justice. Decades later the brothers must face their mistakes. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2004. Call the Devil by His Oldest Name: A Mary Crow Mystery RC 59888 by Sallie Bissell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes North Carolina. Presumed dead, former Pisgah County sheriff Stump Logan resurfaces to eliminate his nemesis, Cherokee Mary Crow, the Deckard County, Georgia, assistant district attorney. His bait is Mary's goddaughter. As Stump stalks Mary, their past secrets come to light. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Case of the Baited Hook: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 59338 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes The cloak-and-dagger tactics of two cases become intertwined the more Perry Mason investigates. A man named Tidings is the common bond that could provide answers, but someone murdered him. Heiress Byrl Gailord and penniless Adelle Hastings join the cast of characters with motives for the homicide. 1940. The Case of the Dangerous Dowager: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 59387 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes To avoid blackmail, feisty Matilda Benson hires attorney Perry Mason to buy back her granddaughter Sylvia's IOUs from Sam Grieb, part owner of a gambling ship. Once aboard, Perry encounters complications—most notably Sam's dead body. Matilda, Sylvia, and the floating casino's surviving partner are among the suspected passengers. 1937. The Case of the Foot-Loose Doll: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 59568 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Stenographer Mildred Crest, fleeing humiliation after her embezzling fiancé ended their engagement, picks up hitchhiker Fern Driscoll. When Fern dies in a car accident, opportunistic Mildred assumes her identity. As Fern, Mildred faces blackmail and a murder rap. Before attorney Perry Mason can help, he must unravel her lies. 1958. The Case of the Howling Dog: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 59617 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Arthur Cartright consults attorney Perry Mason about bequeathing property to neighbor Clinton Foley's wife, but also wants to file a complaint about Clinton's noisy dog. Questioning the client's sanity, Perry visits Clinton's home. First he discovers Clinton's wife is missing; next time he finds Clinton's corpse. 1934. The Case of the Lazy Lover: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 59609 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Criminal attorney Perry Mason receives two retainer checks by mail— both are signed by Lola Allred, but one is forged. Unfortunately, Lola disappears, and her husband claims she has run away with his best friend, Robert Fleetwood. Perry tracks down Lola just as she is implicated in a murder. 1947. The Case of the Stuttering Bishop: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 59757 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Attorney Perry Mason suspects the authenticity of bishop William Mallory, who is seeking legal services on behalf of Julia Branner. Julia plans to expose as an imposter a young woman claiming to be her long-lost daughter and heir. Then matters take a devilish turn. 1936. Cat in an Orange Twist: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 60204 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Las Vegas public relations specialist Temple Barr is overseeing the grand opening of a trendy new furniture showroom featuring design diva Amelia Wong. When gunfire disrupts the launch and another interior designer's body is found in a car, Temple and her crime-fighting cat, Louie, investigate. 2004. The Cat Who Went Bananas RC 59520 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Pickax City eagerly awaits the theatre club's opening of a play in which Alden Wade, a newcomer in town, is the lead actor. But when a cast member is killed and Siamese cat Koko acts like he's lost his mind, local columnist Jim Qwilleran investigates Wade's past. Bestseller. 2004. Ceremony in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 59976 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes While investigating the death of a fellow police officer, Eve Dallas discovers she is dealing with witchcraft. And a dead body dumped outside her home has Eve questioning her concept of right and wrong. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Chinaman's Chance RC 59155 by Ross Thomas read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes (Reissue) Artie Wu and Quincy Durant, two soldiers of fortune, are hired by a billionaire to find his missing sister-in-law. Their search uncovers crosses and double crosses among a dead congressman and a Mafia boss and his old college roommate, formerly of the CIA. Strong language. 1978. A Christmas Visitor RC 59753 by Anne Perry read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Henry Rathbone, from the William Monk series, is summoned to the Lake District during the Christmas holidays to support his goddaughter Antonia when her husband, Judah Dreghorn, dies accidentally. Rathbone discovers that the incident may have been intentional. 2004. Claire and Present Danger: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 59513 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Philadelphia schoolteacher and part- time sleuth Amanda Pepper performs a background check on Emmie Cade, prospective daughter-in-law of wealthy Claire Fairchild. Amanda, preparing to meet her own future in- laws, sympathizes with Emmie until the investigation uncovers many violent deaths among Emmie's friends and lovers. Then Claire dies. Some strong language. 2003. Clear and Convincing Proof: A Barbara Holloway Mystery RC 59586 by Kate Wilhelm read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Erica Castle came to Eugene, Oregon, to sell her inherited house. She stays, volunteers at a rehab clinic, and falls in love with the physical therapist. When the therapist is a suspect in a murder at the clinic, attorney Barbara Holloway, who takes the case, believes there is a complex motive. 2003. The Closers: Detective Harry Bosch RC 60009 by Michael Connelly read by Len Cariou 2 cassettes Harry Bosch's first "cold case" involves a DNA blood match on a gun used to kill a biracial teenage girl seventeen years ago. The detective investigates the white supremacist suspect linked to the weapon and uncovers the far-reaching effects of the murder. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Clouds of Witness: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery RC 60502 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) On holiday in France, Lord Peter Wimsey learns his brother, the Duke of Denver, is charged with murdering their sister's fiancé. Lord Peter returns to England and assumes the unpleasant duty of clearing his brother's name by painstakingly following every clue with humor and ingenuity. 1927. A Cold and Silent Dying: A Marti MacAlister Mystery RC 59923 by Eleanor Taylor Bland read by Mary Beth Wise 2 cassettes African American detective Marti MacAlister, from Fatal Remains (RC 57561), risks her job to uncover the truth when her superiors dismiss a homeless woman's death. Marti also contends with her new boss and a homicidal maniac from the past. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. Cold Case Squad RC 59738 by Edna Buchanan read by John Polk 2 cassettes Miami cold-case specialist police sergeant Craig Burch, from The Ice Maiden (RC 57137), investigates a woman's claim that her ex-husband's death in an explosion twelve years before was no accident. Burch considers the possibility that the man isn't dead. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. Cold Service: A Spenser Novel RC 59674 by Robert B. Parker read by Joe Mantegna 1 cassette Private detective Spenser's colleague, Hawk, is shot in the back while protecting a bookie from the Ukrainian mob. While Hawk recuperates, Spenser seeks revenge and tracks the assailants through Boston's underworld. Proper payback may require eliminating the entire cell of organized crime. Violence and strong language. 2005. Collected Stories RC 58806 by Raymond Chandler read by Conrad Feininger 7 cassettes in 2 containers Twenty-five short stories by the creator of private detective Philip Marlowe—many originally written in the 1930s for pulp magazines. Introduction by John Bayley. Some strong language. 2002. Conspiracies: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 59902 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Repairman Jack reluctantly investigates the disappearance of Melanie Ehler, a leading conspiracy theorist. Jack delves into Melanie's world by attending a conference for believers in UFOs, crop circles, alien abductions, and Satanic cults. He finds that nothing is what it appears to be. Violence and strong language. 2000. Conspiracy in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 59846 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York, 2059. Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates murders by a medically skilled killer who harvests defective organs from homeless "sidewalk sleepers." She also loses her badge over the death of a fellow officer. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1999. Convenient Disposal: A Posadas County Mystery RC 60289 by Steven F. Havill read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes New Mexico. Following a fight with another girl at school, teenager Carmen Acosta is found brutally beaten in her home. Posadas County undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman wants to question the Acosta's next- door neighbor, county manager Kevin Zeigler, but he has mysteriously, or perhaps conveniently, disappeared. Some violence. 2004. A Credible Threat: A Jeri Howard Mystery RC 59616 by Janet Dawson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes California PI Jeri Howard's former stepdaughter, Vicki, calls for help when she and her housemates become victims of vandalism and disturbing phone calls. Jeri suspects a spurned ex-boyfriend, but after a pipebomb crashes through a window, Jeri links the case to an eight-year-old unsolved murder. Strong language and some violence. 1996. Crusader's Cross: A Dave Robicheaux Novel RC 60682 by James Lee Burke read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Dave Robicheaux rejoins the New Iberia, Louisiana, police department to catch a serial killer while investigating the fate of a prostitute he and his half-brother knew decades ago. The wealthy Chalons family attempts to stop Robicheaux from succeeding. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. A Cry from the Dark RC 59482 by Robert Barnard read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Esteemed and wealthy eighty-year-old London novelist Bettina Whitelaw, immersed in writing her memoirs, senses that someone has secretly entered her apartment. While she visits Edinburgh, her flat is ransacked and the housesitter slain. Bettina's ghastly secrets come to light as the cast of suspects expands. 2003. Cypress Grove RC 59090 by James Sallis read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Turner, ex-Memphis detective and ex-con, retires to the Tennessee countryside seeking a life of solitude. He reluctantly agrees to help the local sheriff solve a set of bizarre ritual murders—a role that introduces him to the locals and exposes him to the unexpected kindness of strangers. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. Dance of Death: A Pendergast Mystery RC 60742 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes FBI agent Aloysius Pendergast, of Brimstone (RC 60350), convinces police lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta to help him find his brother Diogenes, a serial killer intent on murdering those closest to them both. But Aloysius is framed for the crimes—and is on the run. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. The Danger Zone and Other Stories RC 59754 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Eleven previously uncollected tales by mystery writer Erle Stanley Gardner (1889–1970), creator of lawyer-detective Perry Mason. The stories, most from the 1930s, feature such characters as unorthodox PI Snowy Shane, gentleman burglar George Brokay, and an ex-con who utilizes his "talents" for good. Introduction by Bill Pronzini. Some violence. 2004. Dating Is Murder: A Wollie Shelley Novel RC 60655 by Harley Jane Kozak read by Bernadette Dunne 2 cassettes West Hollywood greeting card designer Wollie Shelley, of Dating Dead Men (RC 59695), is starring in a reality television show called Biological Clock when nineteen-year-old au pair Annika disappears. Dismissed by the LAPD, Wollie launches her own search and lands in the middle of an FBI investigation. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Dead Famous: A Kathleen Mallory Mystery RC 58913 by Carol O'Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes A serial killer, egged on by a "shock jock" radio DJ, targets members of a disbanded jury. Meanwhile New York policewoman Kathleen Mallory is alarmed by her injured partner Riker's interest in a suspicious hunchbacked woman who cleans crime scenes for a living. Violence and strong language. 2003. Dead Water: A Benjamin January Mystery RC 59978 by Barbara Hambly read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes New Orleans freedman Benjamin January, posing as white friend Hannibal Sefton's slave, is hired to follow Oliver Weems, a bank official suspected of stealing over $100,000 in gold and securities. Weems is murdered, the list of suspects grows, and January's position becomes more tenuous. Strong language. 2004. The Deadly Dance: An Agatha Raisin Mystery RC 60770 by M.C. Beaton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes After a trip to Paris, where she was mugged, Agatha Raisin returns to the Cotswolds to open her own detective agency. Agatha's first "real" case involves a death threat that Mrs. Laggat- Brown's daughter had received. Sir Charles Fraith, Agatha's old friend, helps her in the investigation. 2004. Death at La Fenice: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery RC 60486 by Donna Leon read by Peter Ganim 2 cassettes Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice police investigates the death by cyanide of famous German conductor Maestro Helmut Wellauer at the opera house. Brunetti never imagines that he might aid and abet a criminal. 1992. Death of a Nationalist RC 59811 by Rebecca Pawel read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes 1939. In war-torn Madrid, where Republicans have surrendered to Nationalists, guardsman Sergeant Tejada investigates the street killing of his best friend. A woman who was near the body is unjustly executed, so her lover demands revenge while Tejada seeks the truth about both deaths. Some strong language. Edgar Award. 2003. Death of a Peer: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery RC 59060 by Ngaio Marsh read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes New Zealander Roberta Grey moves to England when her parents die. There she is reunited with the eccentric Lamprey family, impoverished aristocrats who live from crisis to crisis financially. When their wealthy uncle, a marquis, is murdered after leaving the Lamprey flat, Chief Detective-Inspector Alleyn investigates. 1940. Death of the Party: A Death on Demand Mystery RC 59677 by Carolyn G. Hart read by Kate Reading 2 cassettes South Carolina. When unpopular media magnate Jeremiah Addison is murdered on his private island, his sister- in-law hosts a party for the suspects and hires sleuth Max Darling to find the culprit. A mysterious houseman vanishes along with all the boats, leaving Max and wife Annie marooned with a killer. Some strong language. 2005. Death's Jest-Book: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery RC 59968 by Reginald Hill read by George Holmes 4 cassettes Yorkshire. Chief Inspector Pascoe receives eerie letters from sociopathic ex-con Franny Roote, hinting at murder plans. After Roote delivers a paper on "Death's Jest-Book" at Cambridge, he stalks Pascoe, who in turn pursues Roote. Strong language. 2003. Denial: A Lew Fonesca Mystery RC 60519 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Scott Brick 2 cassettes Sarasota process server Lew Fonesca investigates two cases: a nursing home resident who thinks she may have witnessed a murder and a hit-and- run driver who killed a fourteen-year-old boy. Fonesca struggles with the memory of his wife's death while he pursues the culprits. Strong language and some violence. 2005. A Detective under Fire: A Harriet Martens Mystery RC 59594 by H.R.F. Keating read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When a London newspaper article threatens to expose corruption in the prestigious Maximum Crimes Squad, the Inspector of Constabulary appoints detective superintendent Harriet Martens (a.k.a. the "Hard Detective") to head an ultra-sensitive inquiry. Office politics and an uncooperative crew hinder Harriet's investigation. 2002. A Discount for Death: A Posadas County Mystery RC 60623 by Steven F. Havill read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes New Mexico. Posadas County undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman's workload increases when patrolman Perry Kenderman causes a female motorcyclist's death. Perry claims the biker ran a stop sign, but his story doesn't add up. Meanwhile, a local insurance broker, under indictment for fraud, disappears. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. The Distant Echo RC 59401 by Val McDermid read by Ray Childs 4 cassettes Scotland. Twenty-five years ago, Alex Gilbey and three friends were suspects in nineteen-year-old Rosie Duff's murder. Now, with her case reopened, someone is killing off the quartet one by one. Alex races to identify the killer before becoming the next victim. Violence and strong language. 2003. Do or Die: A Mali Anderson Mystery RC 60839 by Grace F. Edwards read by Mary Beth Wise 2 cassettes Ex-policewoman Mali Anderson investigates the murder of jazz singer Starr, the daughter of the pianist in Mali's father's band. Suspects include Starr's former drug supplier and a lover. Mali searches through the bars and beauty shops of Harlem looking for a lead. Strong language and some violence. 2000. Doctored Evidence: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery RC 60226 by Donna Leon read by Peter Ganim 2 cassettes The Romanian housekeeper is shot dead by police as she flees the scene of a miserly old woman's murder. When a witness speaks out on the housekeeper's behalf, Venetian detective Guido Brunetti investigates, hindered by bureaucratic indifference, inept colleagues, nosy neighbors, and greedy heirs. 2004. Don't Take Any Wooden Nickels: A Million Dollar Mystery RC 59417 by Mindy Starns Clark read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Eastern Shore, Maryland. Through her volunteer work, recently widowed PI Callie Webber prepares Shayna Greer for new employment. When the body of Shayna's boyfriend turns up in her trunk, Shayna becomes the prime murder suspect. Callie's investigation finds international implications and deadly deception. Some violence. 2003. Double Homicide: Boston and Santa Fe RC 60192 by Jonathan Kellerman and Faye Kellerman read by various narrators 2 cassettes Two short mysteries set in different locations. In Still Life, Santa Fe de- tectives investigate the murder of a wealthy but shady art gallery owner. The novella In the Land of Giants, set in Boston, features the death of a college basketball player. Some strong language. 2004. Double Shot: A Culinary Mystery RC 59547 by Diane Mott Davidson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes After caterer Goldy Schulz's ex-husband John Richard Korman is released from prison, Goldy is attacked and her kitchen sabotaged. Later, Korman is found shot to death in the home of his stripper girlfriend, and Goldy looks like the prime suspect. Recipes are included. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. Eleven Days: A Novel of the Heartland; A Carl Houseman Mystery RC 59474 by Donald Harstad read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Responding to a 911 emergency call, small-town Iowa deputy sheriff Carl Houseman finds a mutilated body at a farmhouse—the first of four apparent satanic ritual killings. With a suspect list possibly including the town's pastor, Carl's investigation soon uncovers dirty little secrets hidden in the community. Violence and strong language. 1998. Eleven on Top: A Stephanie Plum Novel RC 60607 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum quits her job, tired of being mistreated. While trying her hand at various menial occupations, she receives threatening notes from a criminal who is supposed to be dead. Stephanie investigates with the help of former colleague Ranger. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. Entombed: An Alexandra Cooper Novel RC 59712 by Linda Fairstein read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Manhattan. The Silk Stocking Rapist resurfaces. Meanwhile, workers demolishing Edgar Allan Poe's former home discover a female skeleton. Sex crimes prosecutor Alexandra Cooper, from The Kills (RC 58014), links the serial rapist, the remains, and Poe's classic tales. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2005. Evan's Gate: A Constable Evans Mystery RC 59970 by Rhys Bowen read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Wales. Constable Evan Evans, renovating a mountain cottage for his upcoming marriage, uncovers a child's buried skeleton. The discovery rekindles memories of an old unsolved abduction of a friend and coincides with a current missing-child case. He strongly suspects the two incidents are connected. 2004. Every Secret Thing RC 59161 by Laura Lippman read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes An attempt by eleven-year-old friends Alice Manning and Ronnie Fuller of Baltimore to "rescue" an apparently abandoned African American baby ends disastrously. Released seven years later from juvenile detention for kidnapping and murder, the two are prime suspects when other children begin disappearing from the neighborhood. Strong language and some violence. 2003. Eye of the Cricket: A Lew Griffin Novel RC 56950 by James Sallis read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes New Orleans. African American novelist and professor Lew Griffin is alerted to an emergency room patient clutching one of his books—a copy Lew had given to his long-lost son, David. As Lew struggles to find a connection, his detective skills help him search for a missing teenager. Some strong language. 1997. Fear of Frying: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 59741 by Jill Churchill read by Jill Fox 1 cassette A Wisconsin trip becomes a murder investigation after Jane and her friend Shelley discover the body of local car dealer Sam Claypool at their campsite. When the sheriff arrives, the body is gone. Sam turns up alive the next day —only to be found dead again. Some strong language. 1997. A Firing Offense RC 58158 by George P. Pelecanos read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes Thirty-year-old Nick Stefanos is the advertising director for a Washington, D.C., chain of electronic stores. When he agrees to investigate the disappearance of former stockboy Jimmy Broda for the teen's grandfather, Nick enters a world of drugs and crime. Violence and strong language. 1992. Five Complete Novels of Murder and Detection RC 60232 by Agatha Christie read by Jim Zeiger 6 cassettes (Reissue) Collection includes Peril at End House, The Murder at Hazelmoor, Easy to Kill, Ten Little Indians, and Evil under the Sun, in which famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot vacations on Smugglers' Island and investigates the murder of a glamorous, thoroughly unlikable, hotel guest. 1986. The Forgotten Man: An Elvis Cole Novel RC 59895 by Robert Crais read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Elvis Cole, from The Last Detective (RC 55647), investigates a dead man who claimed to be his unknown father. Partner Joe Pike and LAPD cop Carol Starkey help dig into the man's past while one of the deceased's associates stalks Cole seeking revenge. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. The Fugitive Queen: An Ursula Blanchard Mystery RC 59847 by Fiona Buckley read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Ursula, royal chambermaid and spy from A Pawn for a Queen (RC 58087), travels to Yorkshire ostensibly to marry off a wayward maid of honor. Ursula must also deliver a confidential message to the Queen's cousin, Mary Stuart, who fled Scotland amid accusations she murdered her husband, Lord Darnley. 2003. The Game: A Mary Russell Novel RC 59509 by Laurie R. King read by Corrie James 3 cassettes 1924. Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, visit India to investigate the disappearance of Kimball O'Hara, a spy for England and the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's famed Kim. Traveling incognito, the couple encounter life-threatening dangers. 2004. Ghost of a Flea: A Lew Griffin Novel RC 58443 by James Sallis read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes New Orleans African American private investigator Lew Griffin is alone —his romantic relationship is crumbling; his son, David, has again disappeared; and his detective friend has been shot interrupting a robbery. Worse yet, he hasn't written in years. These events force Lew to reexamine his life and priorities. Strong language. 2001. Gin and Daggers: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery RC 60616 by Donald Bain read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Jessica Fletcher heads to London to deliver the keynote address at the International Society of Mystery Writers. She pays a visit to her friend and fellow mystery writer Marjorie Ains- worth. But unfortunately, while Jessica is at Ainsworth Manor, Marjorie is murdered—and Jessica becomes the main suspect. 2000. Golden Lies RC 59642 by Barbara Freethy read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes San Francisco. For Riley McAllister and his grandmother, antiques dealer David Hathaway appraises an ancient Chinese bronze dragon found in her attic. When David is attacked and the relic stolen, David's daughter Paige joins Riley in a search uncovering scandals in both families. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. A Grave Denied: A Kate Shugak Mystery RC 59192 by Dana Stabenow read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes After eighth-grade students discover handyman Len Dreyer's corpse under a glacier, Alaska state trooper Jim Chopin hires Kate Shugak, of A Fine and Bitter Snow (RC 55180), to investigate. When Kate's inquiries put her in danger, Jim wants her off the case. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. The Hanged Man's Song: A Kidd Mystery RC 59283 by John Sandford read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Kidd and his partner in crime LuEllen, both of The Devil's Code (RC 51046), set out to recover a computer and find a killer after their hacker friend is murdered. His stolen laptop contained incriminating government secrets. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. Hangman's Holiday RC 60773 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by John Horton 2 cassettes (Reissue) Collection of twelve short detective stories, with four about Lord Peter Wimsey and six featuring working- class sleuth Montague Egg. Includes "The Incredible Elopement of Lord Peter Wimsey," "The Necklace of Pearls," "Murder in the Morning," and other cases involving wine poisoning, double identity, feline assassination, and more. 1933. The Hard Detective: A Harriet Martens Mystery RC 59739 by H.R.F. Keating read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When two police officers are found murdered in swift succession, detective chief inspector Harriet Martens, a.k.a. the "Hard Detective," believes the deaths are related. A third killing confirms her suspicions: the perpetrator patterns his crimes after a verse from the Book of Exodus. Some strong language. 2000. Hard Truth: An Anna Pigeon Mystery RC 60206 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Paraplegic Heath Jarrod finds two of three missing girls battered and wandering near her campground. Ranger Anna Pigeon, new to Rocky Mountain National Park, continues the search for the third child. Anna trails many kidnapping suspects including the children's fundamentalist youth group leader. Violence and strong language. 2005. Hark! A Novel of the 87th Precinct RC 60802 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes The Deaf Man, who was left for dead by his female partner in Mischief (RC 38644), returns to murder his accomplice. He continues to kill, sending clues to detectives Carella, Hawes, and Weeks before he commits these crimes. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Haunted Air: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 59760 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Queens, New York. Repairman Jack, of Legacies (RC 49286), protects a pair of phony psychics from menacing competitors and a murderous ghost. Assisted by his pregnant girlfriend, Gia, Jack faces scam séance artists, ritual killers, and the possibility of parenthood. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Helen Hath No Fury: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 59798 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Helen Coulter, a member of schoolteacher Amanda's book club, falls to her death from her Philadelphia mansion's rooftop garden. Despite the official claim of suicide, Amanda suspects foul play. Her investigation puts her own life at risk, even as she considers marriage with beau C.K. Mackenzie. 2000. Hex: A Ruby Murphy Mystery RC 59149 by Maggie Estep read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A misunderstanding on the subway leads Coney Island's Ruby Murphy to accept her first case as a private investigator: tailing a woman's errant lover. Ruby works undercover at the Belmont Racetrack, where both horses and people meet with foul play. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. High Country Fall: A Deborah Knott Mystery RC 59980 by Margaret Maron read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes North Carolina judge Deborah Knott's engagement stirs up such a furor that she leaves town for the mountains to substitute for a vacationing magistrate. A young man stands accused in the case of a murdered doctor. But when another prominent citizen turns up dead, Deborah investigates. Some strong language. 2004. Hoax: A Butch Karp/Marlene Ciampi Mystery RC 60267 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 4 cassettes New York's interim district attorney, Butch Karp, prosecutes a rapper for a nightclub murder—and learns his own twin sons were at the scene. Meanwhile wife Marlene and daughter Lucy are relaxing in New Mexico but get caught up in local crime. Violence and strong language. 2004. Holiday in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 60483 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York, 2058. Lieutenant Eve Dallas is stressed out before the holidays. A make-believe Santa Claus is actually a serial killer who is working his murderous way through "The Twelve Days of Christmas" theme. Clues lead Eve to an elite matchmaking agency. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1998. Hosts: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 60279 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Repairman Jack's sister Kate seeks assistance when her lover, Jeanette, joins a cult after recovering from a brain tumor. Jack discovers other medical survivors have also joined the organization and seeks to find the connection. He also contends with a nosy reporter threatening his anonymity. Violence and strong language. 2001. Hot and Sweaty Rex: A Dinosaur Mafia Mystery RC 59251 by Eric Garcia read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes The head of the velociraptor mafia hires Los Angeles detective Vincent Rubio, a dinosaur disguised as a human, to tail a rival hadrosaur. Vincent travels to Miami, where he learns about some horse racing schemes. Sequel to Casual Rex (RC 53313). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. Hot Dog: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 60133 by Laurien Berenson read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Dog breeder Melanie Travis's life is tangled enough. She has an off- again, on-again relationship with lover Sam, while her guilty-feeling ex-husband overcompensates toward their son, Davey. Then strange incidents spell real danger: a local newswoman hounds Melanie, an enemy violates her home, and things go missing—including a prize-winning dachshund. 2002. Hush Puppy: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 60153 by Laurien Berenson read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Searching for a painting at the Howard Academy, special-needs tutor and dog trainer Melanie Travis encounters caretaker Eugene Krebbs arguing with an unknown girl. When Krebbs is murdered with a pitchfork, Travis and her poodle risk their lives to investigate. Meanwhile, Travis's relationship with fiancé Sam turns prickly. 1991 Irish Eyes: A Callahan Garrity Mystery RC 59203 by Kathy Hogan Trocheck read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Returning home from a St. Patrick's Day party, moonlighting homicide detective Bucky Deavers, former partner of Atlanta PI Callahan Garrity, is shot during an apparent liquor store holdup. Garrity investigates amid allegations that her longtime friend Bucky's second job may be linked to a series of robberies. Strong language. 2000. Iron Orchid: A Holly Barker Mystery RC 60673 by Stuart Woods read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Holly Barker, former police chief from Orchid Beach, Florida, in Reckless Abandon (RC 57959), joins the CIA in New York City to track down terrorists in the United States. Their first case involves agent- turned-assassin,Teddy Fay, from Capital Crimes (RC 57122), who supposedly died in a plane crash. Some strong language. 2005. Jingle Bell Bark: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 59379 by Laurien Berenson read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes When her eight-year-old son's usual bus driver, Henry, is unexpectedly replaced just before the holidays, teacher and dedicated dog owner Melanie Travis checks on him and discovers he recently died under suspicious circumstances. Melanie brings Henry's two golden retrievers to her Aunt Peg, who's determined to solve the mystery. 2004. The Killing Club RC 59953 by Michael Malone read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Twenty-nine-year-old policewoman Jamie Ferrara investigates her former high school club after some members are murdered in her small New Jersey hometown. The club's misfits devised ways of killing their enemies but now it's happening to them. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Killing Time: An Inspector Bill Slider Mystery RC 59246 by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Inspector Bill Slider, of Blood Lines (RC 45733), investigates the murder of male stripteaser Jay Paloma, who recently sought protection after receiving threatening letters. Slider delves into London nightlife's seedy underside while coping with demands of his estranged wife and current lover. Some violence and some strong language. 1996. Kissed a Sad Goodbye: A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery RC 59958 by Deborah Crombie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes London, Isle of Dogs. Scotland Yard detectives Kincaid and James investigate the murder of Annabelle Hammond, the director of her family's tea company. As Hammond's private life emerges, the list of suspects lengthens. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Known Dead: A Carl Houseman Mystery RC 59894 by Donald Harstad read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes A botched drug raid leaves a small- time marijuana dealer and a narcotics agent mysteriously dead. State and federal agencies wrestle for juris- diction while Iowa deputy sheriff Carl Houseman, from Eleven Days (RC 59474), and investigator Hester Gorse scope out a possible connection to local extremists. Violence and strong language. 1999. Larceny and Old Lace: A Den of Antiquity Mystery RC 60561 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Abigail Timberlake, the owner of a Charlotte, North Carolina, antiques shop, is puzzled when her aunt is murdered. Abigail's son Charlie thinks his aunt's valuable antique lace was the motive. As Abigail falls for investigating policeman Greg Washburn, Charlie receives threats. Some strong language. 1996. Last to Die: A Jack Swyteck Mystery RC 58904 by James Grippando read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Florida attorney Jack Swyteck represents Tatum, a friend's brother and former hit man, after beautiful Sally Fenning is murdered. Tatum denies involvement but is one of six shady beneficiaries in Sally's will, a multi- million-dollar estate only the last left alive can collect. Strong language and some violence. 2003. Lie by Moonlight RC 60546 by Amanda Quick read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Victorian England. Orphans' school headmistress Concordia Glade believes something sinister is afoot because her predecessor mysteriously disappeared. Concordia and her pupils escape, aided by thief-turned-private investigator Ambrose Wells, who unravels a conspiracy involving crime lord Alexander Larkin. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. The Lighthouse: An Adam Dalgliesh Mystery RC 60912 by P.D. James read by Charles Keating 3 cassettes Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called to exclusive Combe Island off the Cornish coast to investigate a death at the high-end resort. Dalgliesh, detective inspector Kate Miskin, and sergeant Francis Benton-Smith have their own emotional preoccupations—until another murder occurs. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Little Scarlet RC 58827 by Walter Mosley read by Michael Boatman 2 cassettes During the Watts riots the police recruit Easy Rawlins to track down a serial killer who preys on young women. Aided by his friend Mouse and L.A. detective Melvin Suggs, Easy plunges into the city's anarchy and rage to prevent another murder. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Long Spoon Lane: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery RC 60152 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Victorian London, 1893. Detective Thomas Pitt investigates the death of an anarchist, a young radical who was also the son of a member of Parliament. Pitt, his wife Charlotte, and his former enemy Sir Charles Voisey uncover a secret sect that schemes to obtain vast power. 2005. The Long-Legged Fly: A Lew Griffin Novel RC 57684 by James Sallis read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Debut novel featuring New Orleans African American private detective Lew Griffin. Lew was somewhat successful in missing persons cases he was working on in 1964, 1970, 1984, and 1990. But troubled by his past, Griffin's biggest challenge yet may be to find himself. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Loyalty in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 59855 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York, 2059. Millionaire J. Clarence Branson and munitions expert "The Fixer" are murdered. The motives become clear after lieutenant Eve Dallas receives a tape that threatens to destroy Eve, her closest associates, and the entire city. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. Maggody in Manhattan: An Arly Hanks Mystery RC 59619 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Maggody, Arkansas, police chief Arly Hanks's mother, Ruby Bee, wins a Manhattan trip as a cook-off finalist. When Ruby Bee ends up in jail, Arly reluctantly rescues her and meets another unlikely contestant, dashing but mysterious Durmond Pilverman, who helps investigate a murder. Some strong language. 1992. Maigret and the Toy Village: An Inspector Maigret Mystery RC 59296 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette (Reissue) The planned community of Jeanneville Estate outside of Paris resembles a pretty toy village. When an old recluse called "Peg Leg" is murdered, chief superintendent Maigret finds it difficult to establish a motive. 1944. Maigret Goes to School: An Inspector Maigret Mystery RC 59979 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette French chief inspector Maigret travels to the seaside to help clear a village teacher of murder. He encounters a town full of suspicious peasants, including the schoolchildren, who hinder his investigation. 1954. Maigret Sets a Trap: An Inspector Maigret Mystery RC 59323 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette A serial killer is attacking plump women in the Montmartre section of Paris. But after Superintendent Maigret ensnares the main suspect, another murder occurs. 1955. Manhattans and Murder: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery RC 60587 by Donald Bain read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Jessica Fletcher is in New York City during the Christmas season to promote her latest mystery. When she observes a street corner Santa Claus being murdered—a man she recognizes as a former Cabot Cove resident—Jessica begins to investigate. 1994. The Master of Rain RC 58787 by Tom Bradby read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Shanghai, 1926. British detective Richard Field joins the international police force in China. His first case involves the murder of a White Russian tea dancer. He discovers political unrest, local gangsters, bribery, and corruption—while falling in love with the victim's neighbor, Natasha. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. McNally's Bluff: An Archy McNally Novel by Vincent Lardo RC 59050 by Vincent Lardo read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Private detective Archy McNally investigates the bizarre murder of former carnival impresario Matthew Hayes's wife at their Palm Beach estate. McNally also assists his father with a contested will and becomes involved with state trooper, Georgia O'Hara. Some strong language. 2004. Medusa: An Aurelio Zen Mystery RC 59277 by Michael Dibdin read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Leonardo Ferrero's body is found in an abandoned tunnel thirty years after his death. Concluding that Ferrero's demise was not accidental, Rome detective Zen investigates the victim's past and uncovers a 1970s plot to overthrow the government by a clandestine group whose current members are intent on remaining secret. 2003. Melancholy Baby: A Sunny Randall Mystery RC 59257 by Robert B. Parker read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Boston PI Sunny Randall, upset over her ex-husband's remarriage, seeks counseling from Dr. Susan Silverman. Meanwhile Randall's latest case involves a young woman who's convinced her parents have adopted her— and the father is soon murdered. Strong language and some violence. 2004. Midnight Clear: A Callahan Garrity Mystery RC 58923 by Kathy Hogan Trocheck read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Private investigator Callahan Garrity and her mother, Edna, are surprised one Christmas when Callahan's brother Brian reappears after a ten-year absence. Brian is charged with kidnapping his three-year-old daughter, Maura, and murdering the child's mother. Callahan must prove her brother's innocence. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. Midnight Pass: A Lew Fonesca Mystery RC 59830 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes New widower Lew Fonesca, Sarasota private investigator, becomes involved in politics. His seemingly small task of finding a missing council member complicates his life: people begin dying amidst intrigues that Lew must negotiate. Sequel to Retribution (RC 55004). 2003. A Miracle in Paradise: A Lupe Solano Mystery RC 59256 by Carolina Garcia-Aguilera read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Little Havana, Miami. PI Lupe Solano's sister is a nun whose mother superior hires Lupe to debunk a rival order's claim that a miracle will happen on upcoming Cuban Independence Day. Lupe pursues the investigation, even when it leads to murder. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Moth: A Lew Griffin Novel RC 57992 by James Sallis read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes With his life under control, Lew Griffin is no longer a New Orleans detective, but a writer and a teacher. After the death of his friend LaVerne, Lew is drawn back to his former business. He searches the streets for LaVerne's daughter, Alouette, a habitual drug user. Strong language and some violence. 1993. The Motive: A Dismas Hardy Mystery RC 59710 by John Lescroart read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Former homicide cop Abe Glitsky, now an administrator, investigates the arson murders of businessman Paul Hanover and his shady fiancée, Missy D'Amiens. The main suspect turns out to be attorney Dismas Hardy's high school girlfriend: Hanover's daughter- in-law, Catherine. Strong language and some violence. 2005. Murder at Five Finger Light: An Alaska Mystery RC 59680 by Sue Henry read by Staci Snell 2 cassettes Dogsledder Jessie Arnold's friends Laurie and Jim have just purchased an old lighthouse on an island. They invite people over to celebrate and to help repair their new home. Jessie investigates when a guest dies and the telephone and radio lines are cut. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery RC 60113 by Donald Bain read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Taking a break from flying lessons, Jessica Fletcher heads for a holiday in Colorado to visit old friends from Cabot Cove. Also staying at the ranch are the Morrison family and the Molloys, who Jessica realizes are at odds with one another. Then Paul Molloy is found murdered. 1999. Murder at Union Station RC 59549 by Margaret Truman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Washington, D.C. The subject of Richard Marienthal's latest book, mobster- turned-informant Louis Russo, is murdered at the train station before he can testify for the government. Marienthal realizes that material in his manuscript threatens to expose secrets in high places and endanger his fiancée and himself. Some strong language. 2004. Murder in Moscow: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery RC 60308 by Donald Bain read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Maine mystery writer Jessica Fletcher travels to Washington, D.C., and Moscow on a U.S. government trade mission to help develop the Russian publishing industry. In D.C., a mysterious man approaches her with a dubious request, then turns up dead. Things get worse overseas when Jessica witnesses another crime. 1998. Murder in Retrospect: A Hercule Poirot Mystery RC 61220 by Agatha Christie read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) England. A young woman hires private detective Hercule Poirot to exonerate her late mother who was convicted of killing her famous artist husband—the young woman's father —sixteen years earlier. To clear the mother's name, Poirot searches for the fatal flaw in what appears to have been the perfect poisoning. 1941. Murder on the Leviathan RC 58813 by Boris Akunin read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Paris, 1878. An eccentric antiquarian is murdered and a priceless Indian shawl is missing. Detective Gauche deduces from clues at the scene that the killer will depart on the steamship Leviathan. Russian diplomat Erast Fandorin, from The Winter Queen (RC 58580), assists the investigation on board. Some violence. 2004. Murder Walks the Plank: A Death on Demand Mystery RC 59608 by Carolyn Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Annie Darling and her husband, Max, from Engaged to Die (RC 55739), host a murder mystery cruise during which the town's favorite volunteer, Pamela Potts, in- explicably falls overboard and then dies. Convinced of foul play after the death of another guest, Annie and author Emma Clyde investigate. 2004. Naked in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 59555 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Veteran New York police lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the brutal rape and murder of hooker Sharon DeBlass, granddaughter of a powerful U.S. senator. Her attraction to prime suspect Irish billionaire Roarke envelops Eve as the case becomes a serial killing. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Nightcrawlers: A "Nameless Detective" Novel RC 60471 by Bill Pronzini read by John Polk 2 cassettes "Nameless" private detective Bill, anticipating semiretirement, promotes Tamara Corbin to partner and hires field agent Jake Runyon. When homosexuals are attacked in San Francisco, among them Jake's estranged son's lover, and Tamara disappears after discovering a disturbing scene, Bill decides to investigate. Violence and strong language. 2005. A Noble Radiance: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery RC 60508 by Donna Leon read by Peter Ganim 2 cassettes Two years after he was kidnapped, Roberto Lorenzoni's remains are found in a farmer's field. Venetian inspector Guido Brunetti notifies the victim's wealthy family and discovers that Count Lorenzoni's shady business dealings in Eastern Europe may have contributed to his son's death. 1998. Nobody Runs Forever: A Parker Novel RC 60433 by Richard Stark read by John Polk 2 cassettes Parker joins a crew planning to rob an armored truck that is transferring money from a merged bank. The rest of the gang—including the wife of one of the bankers—turn out to be misfits that lead them into all kinds of trouble. Strong language and some violence. 2004. Now May You Weep: A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery RC 59320 by Deborah Crombie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Detective inspector Gemma James accompanies her friend Hazel to Scotland, where Hazel and her old flame, Donald Brodie, reunite. When Donald's murder puts Hazel under suspicion, Gemma summons her own lover and former partner, Duncan Kincaid, to help investigate. 2003. Nowhere to Run RC 58905 by Mary Jane Clark read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Still in recovery from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a leading news network is struck by anthrax hysteria. Employee and first casualty Jerome Henning has completed a manuscript exposing lives of network news executives. It falls on producer Annabelle Murphy to solve the health crisis before more deaths occur. 2003. Once Bitten: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 59702 by Laurien Berenson read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Poodle owner Melanie Travis's soon- to-be sister-in-law, Bertie, hires former dog handler Sara Bentley as her wedding planner. When Sara mysteriously vanishes, the bride gives Melanie a choice: either help plan the nuptials or find Sara. But then they learn that Sara's cottage burned down—exposing a young woman's charred remains. 2001. Origin in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 60772 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Police lieutenant Eve Dallas and her partner Delia Peabody investigate the murder of a benevolent celebrity plastic surgeon. Eve enlists help from her husband, Roarke, after the victim's son, a doctor who took over the practice, is also killed. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Over My Dead Body RC 59934 by Claire Lorrimer read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Ian and Migs Peters relocate from London to a placid Kent countryside community of ten households on a dead-end lane. Controversy surfaces over a plan to modernize the road. As tensions and personal ambitions rise, so does the neighborhood death toll. 2003. A Penny Urned: A Den of Antiquity Mystery RC 60716 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes When antiques shop owner Abigail Timberlake inherits her previously unknown aunt's estate, she travels with her mother to Savannah, Georgia, to receive the decedent's ashes. Abigail finds a valuable coin attached to the urn and suspects her aunt was killed for her collection. Some strong language. 2000. The Perfect Paragon: An Agatha Raisin Mystery RC 60748 by M.C. Beaton read by Donada Peters 1 cassette Agatha Raisin investigates two murders. She finds the dead body of missing teen Jessica Bradley and offers to take the case pro bono. Then when someone poisons Agatha's former client Robert Smedley, Smedley's young widow employs Agatha to find his killer. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. Philly Stakes: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 59932 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Amanda Pepper proposes that her moody, spoiled tenth-grade Philadelphia prep school class cook and serve a holiday meal in a soup kitchen. With the involvement of parent Sandy Clausen, her lesson in humanity becomes a catered gourmet affair for sixty homeless people, uppercrust parents, and a murderer. 1989. The President's Assassin: A Sean Drummond Mystery RC 59998 by Brian Haig read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes On loan to the CIA, JAG attorney Sean Drummond investigates the execution-style murders of the White House chief of staff and five associates. At the crime scene the killer leaves a note threatening the president. Drummond joins FBI agent Jennifer Margold to thwart the plot. Violence and strong language. 2005. The Price of Murder: A Sir John Fielding Mystery RC 59048 by Bruce Alexander read by George Holmes 2 cassettes London, 1774. Blind magistrate Sir John Fielding and assistant Jeremy investigate the death of a young girl pulled from the Thames River. They search for the mother, who had sold her daughter into slavery, but their quest soon involves another murder, a disappearance, and a trip to the races. 2003. A Question of Blood: A John Rebus Mystery RC 59310 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Edinburgh detective inspector John Rebus, of Resurrection Men (RC 57947), investigates the private school shooting of two teenage boys by loner Lee Herdman, a Special Air Service veteran. Meanwhile Rebus is suspected in the death of a colleague's alleged stalker. Violence and some strong language. 2003. Rage: An Alex Delaware Novel RC 60000 by Jonathan Kellerman read by John Rubinstein 2 cassettes Psychologist Alex Delaware, last seen in Therapy (RC 58111), has an appointment with a new client. But Rand Duchay, just out of prison for a child's murder, is killed before he arrives for his first session. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Rapture in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 59960 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Mid twenty-first century. Recently married police lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the apparent suicides of a brilliant engineer, an infamous lawyer, and a controversial politician, who had no reason for killing themselves. They all died with smiles on their faces. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1996. Remains Silent: A Rosen/Manfreda Mystery RC 60746 by Michael Baden and Linda Kenney read by Michele Santopietro 2 cassettes New York medical examiner Jake Rosen investigates the case of bodies unearthed near a state mental hospital. One of the victim's relatives hires attorney Philomena "Manny" Manfreda to learn the truth. Jake and Manny fall in love while working to solve the mystery. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Remember When RC 56898 by Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb read by Mary Beth Wise 3 cassettes Laine Tavish discovers that a man killed outside her Maryland shop helped her father steal millions in diamonds. Max Gannon, investigating the theft, falls in love with Laine. Fifty years later, NYC police detective Eve Dallas assists their endangered granddaughter who unknowingly has the stones. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Requiem for a Realtor: A Father Dowling Mystery RC 60210 by Ralph McInerny read by John Horton 2 cassettes Stanley and Phyllis Collins's marriage was never blessed by the church. Now she wants a divorce. Stanley consults Father Dowling, a canon lawyer, about the situation. When Stanley is killed in a hit-and-run accident, the good Father suspects murder but cannot tell detective Phil Keegan. Some strong language. 2004. The Road to Ruin: A Dortmunder Mystery RC 59380 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes With his gang of wayward thieves John Dortmunder wages a personal vendetta against wealthy corporate criminal Monroe Hall. Posing as servants, the gang launches a crook- against-crook scheme that goes awry as Dortmunder discovers another group hating Hall enough to cause mischief and arouse police suspicion. Some strong language. 2004. The Rottweiler RC 59943 by Ruth Rendell read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Police discover that a serial killer is placing "trophies" from his victims in an antiques shop. Inez, the owner, and her diverse tenants above the shop become suspects. Detective Crippen investigates the renters' backgrounds while the murders continue. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. Rumble Tumble: A Hap and Leonard Mystery RC 59859 by Joe R. Lansdale read by John Haag 2 cassettes Texas strip club bouncer Hap Collins and his gay African American friend Leonard Pine hit the highway to Oklahoma City to rescue from prostitution the wayward daughter of Hap's girlfriend, Brett. En route they encounter new friends and dangerous enemies. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders: A Rumpole Mystery RC 60208 by John Mortimer read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Shocked that his colleagues never heard of the case that launched his career, British barrister Rumpole puts it to pen. Rumpole interceded when a son convicted of murdering his father, a decorated war hero, headed to the gallows. Rumpole also met his future wife and the infamous Timson family. 2004. S Is for Silence: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery RC 60925 by Sue Grafton read by Judy Kaye 3 cassettes California PI Kinsey Millhone is hired by Daisy Sullivan to investigate her mother's disappearance. Violet Sullivan never returned from a Fourth of July fireworks display thirty-four years ago, when Daisy was six. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Savage Season: A Hap and Leonard Mystery RC 59733 by Joe R. Lansdale read by Alec Volz 1 cassette Trudy, ex-wife of East Texas rose- field worker Hap Collins, offers him and his friend Leonard two hundred thousand dollars to recover a stolen fortune from a sunken boat. Trouble arises from gang members wanting more than their share. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1989. Scandal Takes a Holiday: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery RC 60209 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Italy, A.D. 76. Private informer Marcus Didius Falco, from The Accusers (RC 59321), investigates the disappearance of Daily Gazette gossip columnist Infamia. Rumors of a smuggling/kidnapping racket run by displaced pirates and clues of a mysterious middleman lead Falco to one of his disreputable relatives. 2004. Scavengers: A Posadas County Mystery RC 60574 by Steven F. Havill read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Posadas County, New Mexico. Sheriff Bill Gastner has retired, leaving the department to new sheriff Robert Torrez and undersheriff Estelle Reyes- Guzman. While Robert attends a Virginia FBI seminar, Estelle deals with family problems and two murders in the nearby desert. Bill assists in the investigation. Some violence. 2002. School Days: A Spenser Novel RC 60663 by Robert B. Parker read by Joe Mantegna 1 cassette Jared Clark's grandmother hires Boston private investigator Spenser to defend her grandson. The boy is accused of conspiring with a friend in the murder of seven people at school. Spenser becomes suspicious when Jared's parents are not interested in their son's predicament. Descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2005. The Serpent on the Crown: An Amelia Peabody Mystery, Book 17 RC 60142 by Elizabeth Peters read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Egypt, 1922. Archaeologist Amelia Peabody Emerson and her family are at their house on the Nile when author Magda Petherick arrives with an ancient statue she believes is cursed. When Magda is murdered, Amelia and her husband and son investigate the crime as well as the relic's history. 2005. The Serpents Trail: A Maxie and Stretch Mystery RC 59904 by Sue Henry read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Colorado. Sixty-three-year-old Nora McNabb, from Dead North (RC 53499), and her dog Stretch arrive from Alaska to help sick friend Sarah Nunamaker. But Sarah's mysterious murder at the hospital means Nora must sort out her friend's secrets and search for a killer. 2004. Shadows RC 60517 by Edna Buchanan read by Robertson Dean 2 cassettes Miami police officers Craig Burch, Sam Stone, and Pete Nazario, from Cold Case Squad (RC 59738), reopen the 1961 murder of a former mayor before a historic waterfront mansion is bulldozed. Preservationists struggle to save the estate from destruction while the cops discover hidden corpses. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The Shifting Tide: An Inspector William Monk Mystery RC 59621 by Anne Perry read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes London, 1870s. Detective William Monk is hired to find a stolen shipment of ivory and solve a murder. His investigative work and his wife's involvement in a charitable clinic for destitute prostitutes become linked when a shipowner's mistress contracts a mysterious illness that threatens the entire city. 2004. Shoulder the Sky: A World War I Novel RC 59439 by Anne Perry read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Chaplain Joseph Reavley, from No Graves as Yet (RC 57506), journeys to the Flanders war front in 1915 to help the wounded. When a hated military correspondent is murdered, Reavley probes into the mystery of his own parents' deaths caused by the unknown "Peacemaker." Some violence. 2004. Silence of the Hams: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 59572 by Jill Churchill read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Jane Jeffry and her best friend, Shelley, witness the death of detestable attorney Robert Stonecipher when a rack of hams falls on him in a Chicago deli. With the help of Jane's police detective boyfriend, both ladies investigate the crime. Some strong language. 1996. The Singapore Wink RC 59184 by Ross Thomas read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) Los Angeles. Ex-stuntman Edward Cauthorne is hired to find a colleague he thought he had accidentally killed during a Singapore harbor filmshoot two years earlier. Cauthorne contends with blackmail, murder, the FBI, and a crime czar's beautiful daughter. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1969. The Skeleton in the Closet RC 59762 by M.C. Beaton read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes English waiter Fellworth Dolphin unexpectedly inherits a small fortune after his mother's death. To avoid overbearing relatives, he pretends he's engaged to his coworker, Maggie, who helps probe the source of his new wealth and uncover his father's shady past. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. Skeleton Man: A Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee Mystery RC 59293 by Tony Hillerman read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes A 1956 plane collision over the Grand Canyon left 128 dead and a briefcase of diamonds missing. Decades later, after a Hopi man tries to pawn one of the gems, retired Navajo tribal policeman Joe Leaphorn assists sergeant Jim Chee in tracking down the jewels. Some violence. Bestseller. 2004. A Spectacle of Corruption RC 59271 by David Liss read by David Cutler 3 cassettes London, 1722. Jewish ex-prizefighter detective Benjamin Weaver, from A Conspiracy of Paper (RC 51312), framed for murder, escapes from prison and attempts to prove his innocence. With the first general election between Tories and Whigs looming, his investigation uncovers political corruption. Some strong language. 2004. Splendor in the Glass: A Den of Antiquity Mystery RC 60728 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Antiques dealer Abigail Timberlake left Charlotte, North Carolina, for Charleston, South Carolina, when she married policeman-turned-fisherman Greg Washburn. Abigail becomes the primary suspect when her latest client, Amelia Shadbark, is murdered. Abigail searches for other culprits including an ungrateful son and a gardener. Some strong language. 2002. Straight into Darkness RC 60733 by Faye Kellerman read by Paul Michael 3 cassettes Munich, Bavaria; 1929. In an atmosphere of unemployment, civil unrest, and harassment by Nazi hooligans, homicide inspector Axel Berg investigates the murder of socialite Anna Gross. When other female victims are discovered, Berg suspects a serial killer is on the loose. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence. 2005. A Stranger Is Watching RC 59841 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Manhattan. Steve Peterson eagerly awaits the execution of Ronald Thompson, the man convicted of his wife Nina's brutal murder. But days before the scheduled event, Steve's six-year-old asthmatic son, Neil, and his journalist girlfriend, Sharon, are kidnapped, possibly by the actual killer. Violence and some strong language. 1977. Survivor in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 59821 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York, 2059. Lieutenant Eve Dallas hides nine-year-old Nixie Swisher in her own secure mansion after the child witnessed her family's massacre. Eve seeks the killer while her husband Roarke and butler Summerset guard Nixie. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Sympathy between Humans: A Detective Sarah Pribek Novel RC 60268 by Jodi Compton read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Minneapolis detective Sarah Pribek comes under investigation for a murder suspect's death that left her ex- partner exiled and her cop husband imprisoned. Meanwhile, Sarah takes the cases of a teenager searching for her brother and an unlicensed paraplegic doctor. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. The Ten Word Game RC 58895 by Jonathan Gash read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Hiding from cops and bounty hunters, antiques dealer Lovejoy is selling rarities at a port-side import emporium when he is lured aboard a Russia- bound cruise ship. His captors entangle him in a plot to rob the world's largest art museum, the famous Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Some strong language. 2003. Thieves' Dozen: A Dortmunder Mystery RC 58925 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Eleven short mystery stories involving hapless criminal John Dortmunder. In "Ask a Silly Question" the thief is hired by a wealthy man to steal a counterfeit statue from his ex-wife. In "Too Many Crooks" the gang breaks into a bank that is already being robbed. Some strong language. 2004. The Thirty-seventh Hour: A Detective Sarah Pribek Novel RC 60104 by Jodi Compton read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Minneapolis detective Sarah Pribek's husband, Mike Shiloh, is scheduled for training at the FBI academy in Virginia when he disappears. Sarah and her ex-partner, whose daughter was murdered by a man later freed on a technicality, race to find Mike. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. 'Til Death Do Us Part: A Bailey Weggins Mystery RC 59800 by Kate White read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes New York crime reporter Bailey Weggins receives an urgent call from Ashley Hanes, a fellow bridesmaid in catering diva Peyton Cross's Connecticut wedding. Ashley is distraught over two other bridal party members' deaths. When Ashley dies, too, Bailey knows it's no coincidence. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. Till the End of Tom: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 59276 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Teacher Amanda Pepper discovers a cup of poisoned tea in her classroom and the body of wealthy Tomas Severin at the bottom of the school's staircase. As she investigates Tomas's death she uncovers his many enemies and several possible motives for his murder. 2004. Till the Old Men Die: A Jeri Howard Mystery RC 59620 by Janet Dawson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes California. Four months after Professor Manibusan's murder, a Filipino woman claiming to be his widow demands his effects, which have already been dispersed to Manibusan's nephew Alejandro. PI Jeri Howard hunts down the truth and a mysterious brown envelope Manibusan gave to Jeri's father before he died. Some violence. 1993. Trace: Dr. Kay Scarpetta Mysteries RC 59172 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Former medical examiner Kay Scarpetta returns to Richmond, Virginia, to advise on the mysterious death of a teenage girl whose father is associated with Homeland Security. Meanwhile Kay's lover, Benton, and niece Lucy investigate another case— which later appears connected to Kay's. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2004. The Turkish Gambit RC 59684 by Boris Akunin read by Paul Michael 2 cassettes Bulgarian front, 1877. During the war between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, Erast Fandorin investigates an espionage case. Lovely revolutionary Varya entreats Fandorin to clear her fiancé Yablokov, an army cryptographer, of spy charges. Companion to The Winter Queen (RC 58580). Some violence. 2005. Two-Dollar Bill: A Stone Barrington Mystery RC 60871 by Stuart Woods read by Tony Roberts 2 cassettes Stone Barrington, from Reckless Abandon (RC 57959), accepts a large retainer from new client Billy Bob Barnstormer. When a dead prostitute is discovered in Stone's house and Billy Bob takes off, Stone investigates with the help of colleagues. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Uniform Justice: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery RC 59975 by Donna Leon read by Peter Ganim 2 cassettes Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venetian police investigates a student's death at an elite military academy. He realizes that the boy was murdered, but the school and the boy's father maintain it was suicide. As Brunetti digs further, he uncovers political corruption and injustice. 2003. Unnatural Death (The Dawson Pedigree): A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery RC 60488 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) A chance remark overheard in a London restaurant leads to the revelation that a wealthy elderly woman did not die of natural causes three years before but was murdered. Lord Peter Wimsey and his friends, Detective-Inspector Parker and garrulous Miss Climpson, have a difficult time catching the killer. 1927. Vanish RC 60781 by Tess Gerritsen read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes Boston medical examiner Maura Isles and pregnant detective Jane Rizzoli stumble upon human trafficking when they assist a young woman from Belarus. Jane's husband, FBI agent Gabriel Dean, uncovers the mastermind behind the international sex scandal after Jane is held hostage. Violence and strong language. 2005. The Vanished Hands RC 60575 by Robert Wilson read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Spanish detective Javier Falcón, from The Blind Man of Seville (RC 57899), investigates the deaths of construction magnate Rafael Vega and his wife. The case reveals child abuse, the international sex-slave trade, and Vega's ties to the Russian mafia. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2004. The Winter Queen RC 58580 by Boris Akunin read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Moscow, 1876. Twenty-year-old novice detective Erast Fandorin investigates the case of university student Pyotr Kokorin, who committed suicide and inexplicably left his fortune to an English philanthropist. After witnessing another violent act, Fandorin suspects espionage and travels across Europe to London to test his hypothesis. Violence. 1998. With Friends like These . . . : An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 60827 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Teacher Amanda Pepper escorts her mother Bea to a birthday party hosted by TV producer Lyle Zacharias in his hometown Philadelphia neighborhood. When Lyle suddenly dies, Bea is accused of poisoning him with contaminated tarts. Amanda and her detective lover investigate. 1993. With No One as Witness: An Inspector Thomas Lynley Mystery RC 60132 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes London. Inspector Thomas Lynley and coworkers Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata investigate the gruesome murders of teenage boys—most of whom are racial minorities. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. Occult and Horror Black Creek Crossing RC 59595 by John Saul read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Massachusetts. Fifteen-year-old Angel Sullivan and her family move into a new home with a reputation. When Angel meets Seth Baker, a kindred spirit, they discover terror in the house. Together they unravel longstanding mysteries and tamper with a powerful evil that proves their undoing. Violence. 2004. A Caress of Twilight RC 59892 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Part-human faerie princess and investigator Meredith NicEssus needs to conceive an heir to win the throne over sadistic Prince Cel. While Meredith tries to ensure the crown, a killer stalks Los Angeles. Sequel to A Kiss of Shadows (RC 59461). Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and some strong language. 2002. Cell RC 61241 by Stephen King read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Clayton Riddell is in Boston celebrating the sale of his graphic novel when the Pulse, a phenomenon that turns cell-phone users into murderous zombies, strikes people around him. Clayton begins the long walk back to his family in Maine, joined by other normal humans. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. City of Night: Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Book 2 RC 60514 by Dean Koontz read by John Bedford Lloyd 2 cassettes Following Prodigal Son (RC 59699), Victor Helios (aka Frankenstein) cannot stop the engineered killers he has set loose in New Orleans. Detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison join forces with Helios to end the carnage. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. Dark Dreams: A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers RC 59878 edited by Brandon Massey read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes Twenty tales featuring African American characters. Includes erotica author Zane's "Resident Evil," Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due's collaboration "Danger Word," and Robert Fleming's "But Beautiful and Terrifying," a WWII-era story of a black soldier investigating strange Tokyo deaths. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2004. The Dark: New Ghost Stories RC 60302 edited by Ellen Datlow read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Award-winning anthology of sixteen tales exploring boundaries between the living and the dead. Features authors Glen Hirshberg, Ramsey Campbell, Jeffrey Ford, Stephen Gallagher, Jack Cady, Joyce Carol Oates, and others. Includes editor's commentary and biographical information about authors. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Forever Odd RC 60911 by Dean Koontz read by David Aaron Baker 2 cassettes The title character from Odd Thomas (RC 56919), a young man who can communicate with the dead, meets a new challenge in the desert town of Pico Mundo. While searching for a missing childhood friend, Thomas encounters evil. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. Harvest Home RC 59108 by Thomas Tryon read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes (Reissue) Ned and his wife, Beth, move to an idyllic New England village with their asthmatic daughter, Kate. After a healer called "the Widow Fortune" stops one of Kate's attacks, the town's chilling secret rituals, spells, and murders entangle the family. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1973. The Haunted Air: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 59760 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Queens, New York. Repairman Jack of Legacies (RC 49286) protects a pair of phony psychics from menacing competitors and a murderous ghost. Assisted by his pregnant girlfriend, Gia, Jack faces scam séance artists, ritual killers, and the possibility of parenthood. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Haunted: A Novel of Stories RC 60642 by Chuck Palahniuk read by various narrators 3 cassettes Satirical novel about some aspiring writers who participate in a three- month-long "retreat" to create a masterpiece. Convinced their "plight" will sell as a television miniseries, they resort to debauchery, depravity, and cannibalism. Intermixed are the characters' stories and poems. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. The Hour before Dark RC 59152 by Douglas Clegg read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes After his father's brutal murder, Nemo Raglan returns to his remote Massachusetts island home to join his sister, Brooke, and his brother, Bruno, in unraveling the mystery. They make frightening connections between their spotty family history and a supernatural childhood game. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. If There Be Thorns: The Dollanganger Family, Book 4 RC 60196 by V.C. Andrews read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes (Reissue) A sinister old woman and her butler living next door lure nine-year-old Bart from his loving home. Soon the neighbors' dreadful stories about the boy's parents lead him to shocking acts of violence. Sequel to Petals on the Wind (RC 34341). 1981. In the Night Room RC 59771 by Peter Straub read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Timothy Underhill sees his nine- year-old sister's ghost, while Willy Bryce Patrick believes that her dead daughter is held in an abandoned warehouse. Teaming up to chase a murderous spirit, Timothy and Willy fall in love, seduced by the powers of imagination. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Incubus Dreams: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter RC 59069 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Michele Schaeffer 5 cassettes Crime investigator Anita Blake pursues a serial-killing vampire who preys on female strippers. Blake's psychic ability fuels her compulsion for sex, and lust interferes with her judgment. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2004. A Kiss of Shadows RC 59461 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Following several assassination attempts, faerie princess Meredith NicEssus hides in Los Angeles posing as an investigator specializing in supernatural crime. Suddenly outed and summoned back to the royal court, Meredith returns to discover the true intentions of her aunt, the Queen. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000. Lost Boy Lost Girl RC 59061 by Peter Straub read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Novelist Timothy Underhill, of The Throat (RC 38073), returns to his hometown when his sister-in-law, Nancy, commits suicide. Then Nancy's fifteen-year-old son vanishes—presumably the victim of a serial killer. Searching for his nephew, Tim uncovers terrible secrets within an abandoned house. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. Narcissus in Chains: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter RC 59933 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Victoria Gordon 4 cassettes Vampire executioner Anita Blake is trying to choose between two lovers, a vampire and a werewolf, when she receives an urgent message. The shape- shifters have kidnapped Nathaniel, her wereleopard friend, from a seedy club called Narcissus in Chains. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2001. The Other RC 59339 by Thomas Tryon read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes (Reissue) 1930s. In a small Connecticut town a series of bizarre events surround the once well-to-do Perry family, whose male members have all died violently. The deaths seem mysteriously linked to twelve-year-old twins Niles and Holland. Some violence and some strong language. 1971. Prodigal Son: Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Book 1 RC 59699 by Dean Koontz and Kevin J. Anderson read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes New Orleans. Detective Carson O'Connor and partner Michael Maddison track a killer who may be a renegade creation of billionaire genius Victor Helios (aka Frankenstein). The cops ally with Deucalion, another of Victor's prodigies, and discover there are two killers. Descriptions of sex, violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Seduced by Moonlight RC 59265 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Immortal princess Meredith NicEssus, heir to the Unseelie Court, seeks a husband. Competing for the throne with sadistic Prince Cel, she must conceive, preserve alliances, survive assassination, and reckon with her magic powers. Sequel to Caress of Twilight (RC 59892). Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2004. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection RC 59030 edited by Ellen Datlow, Gavin J. Grant, and Kelly Link read by Martha Harmon Pardee 7 cassettes in 2 containers Over forty stories and poems, from fairy tales to gothic horror, by Stephen King, Michael Swanwick, Ursula K. Le Guin, Neil Gaiman, and others. Editors' overview of the genre's 2003 output includes comics, anime, manga, film, and television. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Political Themes Any Place I Hang My Hat RC 59400 by Susan Isaacs read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes While covering the presidential campaign of Oregon senator Thomas Bowles, political reporter Amy Lincoln encounters a young man who claims to be the candidate's illegitimate son. As she pursues the story, Amy is spurred to investigate her own disorderly childhood. Strong language. 2004. Catching Katie RC 59099 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Idaho, 1916. Headstrong Katie Jones returns to her parents' traditional home after graduating from Vassar College and becoming involved in the women's suffrage movement. Soon Ben Rafferty's newspaper, the Homestead Herald, provides a forum for her views, and her ideas incite community tempers as well as Ben's heart. 2003. Drummer in the Dark RC 58917 by T. Davis Bunn read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Former businessman Wynn Bryant is picked by his brother-in-law, the governor of Florida, to replace congressman Hutchings, incapacitated by a stroke. Pressured by the governor to kill a Hutchings-supported legislative amendment that would relieve third- world-country debts, Bryant partners with investigator Jackie Havilland to uncover a political conspiracy. Some violence. 2001. The Patriot's Club RC 60753 by Christopher Reich read by Michael Kramer 3 cassettes Successful Wall Street businessman Thomas Bolden, who grew up orphaned on the raw streets of Chicago, chases muggers who rob his girlfriend but is instead abducted by them. After escaping, Bolden investigates the group, a centuries-old organization of powerful men with a political agenda. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The Plot against America RC 58935 by Philip Roth read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes In this alternative history, a young man—called Philip Roth—recounts his Jewish family's fears and humiliations when aviation hero Charles Lindbergh is victorious in the 1940 presidential election. The New Jersey Roths struggle as America, caught up in anti-Semitic fervor, descends into fascism. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004. Psychological Themes Breaking Her Fall RC 59087 by Stephen Goodwin read by Gregory Gorton 4 cassettes Tucker Jones has survived a divorce, started a new business, bought a house, and relocated his children. Then a late-night telephone call about his fourteen-year-old daughter, Kat, changes the lives of his family and all who touch them. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. Broken Wings: A Broken Wings Novel RC 59081 by V.C. Andrews read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Three teenage girls share their stories of dysfunction and crime. Robin finds trouble in Nashville with her negligent mother. Teal is a rich girl who will do anything to get her parents' attention. Phoebe makes a risky attempt to fit in. Descriptions of sex. 2003. The Chrysanthemum Palace RC 60124 by Bruce Wagner read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Los Angeles. Bertram "Bertie" Krohn, thirty-something son of television's Starwatch creator, chronicles the descent of actress Clea Fremantle (Bertie's childhood crush) and Thad Michelet (Clea's former lover). While shooting Starwatch, Bertie helplessly observes the costars growing closer— with tragic results. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Digging to America RC 61734 by Anne Tyler read by Blair Brown 2 cassettes Two families—the middle-class American Donaldsons and the Iranian American Yazdans—meet at the airport when their adopted daughters arrive from Korea. Yazdan matriarch Maryam, who emigrated from Iran nearly forty years earlier, feels increasingly alienated as she observes the younger generations' interactions during their annual arrival-day anniversaries. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. The Farewell Symphony RC 56518 by Edmund White read by Bruce Nelson 4 cassettes 1994. When his partner of five years has died of AIDS in this sequel to autobiographical The Beautiful Room Is Empty (RC 56517), the narrator's memories of past lovers and visits to New York, Paris, and Rome, span three decades of the gay movement. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. The Ice Queen RC 60190 by Alice Hoffman read by Nancy Travis 2 cassettes A librarian who feels detached from others casually wishes to be struck by lightning. When her idle request becomes reality, she seeks out another lightning survivor, Lazarus Jones, who was dead for forty minutes but came back to life. Some strong language. 2005. The Long-Legged Fly: A Lew Griffin Novel RC 57684 by James Sallis read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Debut novel featuring New Orleans African American private detective Lew Griffin. Lew was somewhat successful in missing persons cases he was working on in 1964, 1970, 1984, and 1990. But troubled by his past, Griffin's biggest challenge yet may be to find himself. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Lost in the Forest RC 59666 by Sue Miller read by Blair Brown 2 cassettes When her beloved stepfather dies in a car accident, young teenager Daisy, the middle child in a blended family, falls apart. The rest of her family struggles on, but Daisy is seduced by an older married man and enters a dangerous adult world. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Lunar Park RC 60743 by Bret Easton Ellis read by James Van Der Beek 2 cassettes Celebrity author Bret Ellis attempts to straighten out his life by giving up drugs and alcohol and moving his family to the New York City suburbs. But things only get worse when copycat murders and child abductions occur, threatening ghosts appear, and Ellis's family falls apart. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. Maybe a Miracle RC 60659 by Brian Strause read by Jesse Berns 3 cassettes Monroe Anderson discovers his eleven-year-old sister, Annika, face down in the swimming pool on the night of his senior prom. After being resuscitated Annika remains in a coma, but soon miracles begin to happen and the faithful deluge the Ohio family with visits and prayers. 2005. Midnight Flight: A Broken Wings Novel RC 59263 by V.C. Andrews read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Three young women from different worlds—Phoebe, Teal, and Robin— are newcomers to Dr. Foreman's desert ranch "school" for troubled teens. Trapped in forced labor, the girls are tempted to betray one another. The only way out, however, is to stick together. Sequel to Broken Wings (RC 59081). 2003. The Myth of You and Me RC 60657 by Leah Stewart read by Staci Snell 2 cassettes Mississippi. Thirty-year-old Cameron Wilson lives in seclusion as research assistant to elderly historian Oliver Doucet. Cameron ignores a letter from her estranged best friend Sonia—until Doucet dies, leaving a final request that Cameron deliver Sonia a package. Cameron's quest retraces their complex friendship. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2005. The Photograph RC 59232 by Penelope Lively read by Kate Kiley 2 cassettes Southern England. Sifting through long-buried files, Glyn Peters discovers a compromising photograph that suggests his late wife, Kath, had an affair with her sister Elaine's husband, Nick. With years of intimate relationships now in question, Glyn, Elaine, Nick, and others reexamine their lives and previously hidden secrets and deceit. Some strong language. 2003. The Portrait RC 60866 by Iain Pears read by Simon Vance 1 cassette Small island near Brittany, early 1900s. When famous British art critic William Naysmith visits Scottish artist Henry MacAlpine to sit for a portrait, he becomes captive to the artist's diatribe. The artist indicts the critic's ruthless use of power and gradually reveals a plan of vengeance. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2005. Saturday RC 60075 by Ian McEwan read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes London. Neurosurgeon Henry Perowne has a fender bender during an antiwar rally and publicly humiliates Baxter, the driver of the other car, by announcing that he has an incurable medical condition. Later Baxter and his crew show up at Perowne's family reunion to seek revenge. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005. The Sea RC 61200 by John Banville read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Middle-aged Irish widower Max Morden retreats to the seaside where he spent his boyhood summers to mourn the loss of his wife, Anna. While his grown daughter tries to console him, he confronts the past and his relationship with the wealthy Grace family. Strong language. Man Booker Prize. Bestseller. 2005. The Seven Sisters RC 57995 by Margaret Drabble read by Gillian Green 2 cassettes Recently divorced and estranged from her daughters, Candida rebuilds her life in London. She joins a health club, makes friends, and writes in her diary. An unexpected inheritance and a vacation in Italy help her gain insight into her life. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Seventy-Two-Hour Hold RC 60518 by Bebe Moore Campbell read by Pamela D'Pella 3 cassettes African American divorced mom Keri struggles to help her bipolar daughter Trina, who's heading to Brown University in the fall. After traditional treatments don't benefit Trina, Keri turns to a radical group that eschews psychiatric methods and models itself after the Underground Railroad. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Sleep No More RC 59109 by Greg Iles read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Natchez, Mississippi. Resigned to a passionless marriage, petroleum geologist John Waters pines over his once- obsessive love for Mallory Candler, murdered ten years ago. When an intriguing stranger sparks a familiar response, the inextricable but impossible link to the past could destroy him. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. The Wall RC 58497 by Marlen Haushofer read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes A solitary woman chronicles her experiences trapped in the forest behind an invisible, impenetrable wall—the result of a "catastrophe" that seems to have snuffed out the rest of humanity. With her unorthodox animal family, she struggles to survive and cope with her losses and fears. Originally published in German. Some violence. 1962. Religious Themes Cadence: American Anthem, Book 2 RC 59179 by B.J. Hoff read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Late nineteenth-century New York. Three immigrant families, from Prelude (RC 57449), pursue their American dreams. Physician Andrew Carmichael attends to the poor. Conn MacGovern works at the Emmanuel estate, where Michael, a blind composer, is falling in love with his deceased wife's sister, Susanna. 2003. Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt RC 60914 by Anne Rice read by Josh Heine 2 cassettes Fictionalized story of Jesus's childhood based on the gospels and New Testament research. Violence and strong language. 2005. Christmas in Harmony: A Harmony Novel RC 60043 by Philip Gulley read by Derald Breneman 1 cassette As Quaker minister Sam Gardner and other Harmony citizens prepare to celebrate Christmas, eccentric church elder Dale Hinshaw devises an unusual nativity scene involving the whole town. Despite his unconventional congregation and an argument with his wife, Sam reflects on family and the meaning of the holidays. 2002. Edge of Honor RC 60296 by Gilbert Morris read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes New York, 1865. Quent Larribee, studying to be a doctor, is conscripted into the army. Unable to find peace after accidentally killing a Confederate soldier, Quent moves to Arkansas where he plans to help the widow and her children. Yet in solving one problem he creates another. Christy Award. 2000. First Light: The A.D. Chronicles, Book 1 RC 60485 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Continues events in Jerusalem's Hope (RC 56603). In 2002 Moshe Sachar tells his son Shimon about the ancient sacred scrolls. Shimon reads about life after the Passover riots in first-century Jerusalem, where Peniel the beggar, Zadok the Chief Shepherd of Israel, and others await the Messiah. 2003. Godless RC 59496 by Pete Hautman read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Jason Bock and his oddball friends Shin, Magda, and Henry create their own religion to worship the town's water tower. But what started out as a joke takes on a power of its own. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. National Book Award. 2004. Hideaway: A Hideaway Novel, Book 1 RC 60288 by Hannah Alexander read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes On forced leave and facing a lawsuit after her sister's death, Dr. Cheyenne Allison retreats to the Ozark village of Hideaway, where Dane Gideon runs a ranch for troubled teens. Cheyenne is drawn into a feud between Dane and the mayor, who thinks the kids are vandals. Christy Award. 2003. Home to Harmony: A Harmony Novel RC 59650 by Philip Gulley read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes Quaker minister Sam Gardner and his family move back to Sam's small midwestern hometown. There Sam relives his childhood in a series of vignettes and introduces town residents including a narrow-minded church elder and Dr. Neely, who was Harmony's only doctor for fifty years. 2002. In the Shadow of the Ark RC 59881 by Anne Provoost read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Re Jana, an adolescent girl, recounts her family's involvement in the building of Noah's ark. She falls in love with Ham, Noah's son, and questions God's intention to destroy the whole human race. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Just Shy of Harmony: A Harmony Novel RC 59880 by Philip Gulley read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes At Harmony Friends Meeting's annual "goal-setting Sunday," congregation members devise a number of uninspiring ideas including putting a vanity in the women's restroom. Over the next year, Quaker minister Sam Gardner, depressed by his quirky flock's growing apathy and pointless bickering, begins to question his calling. 2002. A Love Woven True: Lights of Lowell, Book 2 RC 60451 by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Widow Jasmine Houston wants to remain in Lowell with her son Spencer. But news of her ailing mother lures her back to Mississippi in the company of her brother-in-law Nolan. There a deathbed promise puts Jasmine's life on an unexpected path. Sequel to A Tapestry of Hope (RC 59585). 2005. October Song RC 59769 by Beverly Lewis read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Author revisits the characters she wrote about in her Lancaster County books, describing how couples settle into their new lives in Pennsylvania Amish country. Glimpses show Katie and Dan celebrating their first anniversary, Rachel and Philip embracing parenthood, and Lydia Cottrell being courted by Levi King. 2001. The Prodigal: Abram's Daughters, Book 4 RC 60280 by Beverly Lewis read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Leah Ebersol raises siblings Lydiann and Abe and prepares Lydiann for her "rumschpringe," the traditional period of freedom during which teens test their religious commitment. Leah also copes with the return of her shunned sister, Sadie, and a startling revelation about Sadie's baby. Sequel to The Sacrifice (RC 59512). 2004. The Revelation: Abram's Daughters, Book 5 RC 60595 by Beverly Lewis read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Jonas Mast returns to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and declares his love for Leah Ebersol. But marriage must wait until Jonas confesses before the church and performs his penitence. Meanwhile a new man in town attracts Sadie's attention, and Lydiann joins the Mennonite church. Sequel to The Prodigal (RC 60280). 2005. The Rising: Antichrist Is Born before They Were Left Behind; Countdown to the Rapture, Book 1 RC 60479 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A prequel to the Left Behind series relating events leading up to the Rapture. Nicolae Carpathia is born to a woman who allows herself to become a chosen vessel for the birth of evil. Rayford Steele avoids taking over the family business by becoming a pilot. Bestseller. 2005. The Sacrifice: Abram's Daughters, Book 3 RC 59512 by Beverly Lewis read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Following The Betrayal (RC 56399) Amish Leah Ebersol of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is devastated when she hears through the grapevine that her beloved Jonas has married her sister Sadie in Ohio. Her neighbor Smithy Gid patiently courts Leah, but tragedy again strikes the family. 2004. Sarah: The Canaan Trilogy, Book 1 RC 59627 by Marek Halter read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Sarah, twelve-year-old daughter of a powerful lord in Ur, fleeing her wedding, briefly encounters nomad Abram. To avoid marriage, she drinks infertility herbs, which leave her barren. She becomes a priestess of Ishtar and later defects to follow Abram and his God. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Second Touch: The A.D. Chronicles, Book 2 RC 60507 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Lepers in the Valley of Mak'ob are hearing rumors of a healer who's walking the earth. As Lily, her husband Cantor, Deborah, Jekuthiel, Rabbi Ahava, and their fellow outcasts await the Messiah, they each take risks that could change their lives forever. Sequel to First Light (RC 60485). 2004. The Shining Badge: The House of Winslow, Book 31 RC 59386 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes After the 1929 stock market crash the Winslow family moves to their farm in Georgia. Jenny runs for sheriff against the corrupt incumbent, Max Conroy, but the locals resent her interference. She trusts in God to bring peace to the county. Sequel to The Beloved Enemy (RC 57802). 2004. Sisterchicks Do the Hula RC 59501 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes "Sisterchicks" Hope and Laurie, best friends as close as sisters, celebrate their fortieth birthdays together on a long-planned Hawaiian vacation. Away from families and unhindered by a little surprise stowaway, they prepare for the next season of their lives by reconnecting to their faith and to each other. 2003. Sisterchicks in Sombreros! RC 60833 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Canadian sisters Joanne and Melanie travel to Mexico to claim the beachfront house their deceased uncle left them. After experiencing many adventures on the way, they are further dismayed by the condition of the place. Together the sisters manage to rekindle their closeness to each other and to God. 2004. Sisterchicks on the Loose! RC 60270 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Middle-aged friends Penny and Sharon take a long-anticipated trip to Finland, leaving their husbands and children at home. Penny finds comfort in discovering her roots and relies on God to make things run smoothly. Sharon comes home determined to make peace with her mother- in-law. 2003. A Tapestry of Hope: Lights of Lowell, Book 1 RC 59585 by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes 1846. Jasmine Wainwright's sheltered life changes forever when Massachusetts textile man Bradley Houston comes to visit her father's Mississippi cotton plantation. When Bradley asks Jasmine to marry him, he has financial motives. Jasmine, not in love, must choose between obliging her family and following her heart. 2004. True Courage: Uncommon Heroes, Book 4 RC 60523 by Dee Henderson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes A year after teacher Caroline Lane begins dating FBI agent Luke Falcon, her sister Sharon, brother-in-law Mark (also Luke's cousin), and nine-year- old nephew are kidnapped. Racing to save them, Luke and Caroline pray that their own relationship and their families will survive the crisis. Sequel to True Honor (RC 57785). 2004. True Devotion: Uncommon Heroes, Book 1 RC 57753 by Dee Henderson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Lifeguard Kelly Jacobs fears she will die trying to rescue surfer Ryan Raines, but prays navy SEAL lieutenant Joe Baker will find them. Kelly, whose husband died during a SEAL operation, has fallen in love with Joe. But their love must wait— the man responsible for her husband's death is nearby. Prequel to True Valor (RC 57765). 2000. True Honor: Uncommon Heroes, Book 3 RC 57785 by Dee Henderson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Darcy St. James has been retired from the CIA for two years. Following September 11, she is recalled to help track down a man who knew about events planned for that day. With a bounty on her head, Darcy relies on God and navy SEAL Sam Houston to protect her. Sequel to True Valor (RC 57765). 2002. Romance Almost a Bride RC 60161 by Jane Feather read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes When Jack Fortescu, duke of St. Jules, achieves revenge against the earl of Dunston, he acquires the earl's house and its contents, including his sister, Arabella Lacey. Needing a wife, the duke proposes a marriage of convenience to Arabella, but she suspects an ulterior motive. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Always RC 59236 by Jude Deveraux read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes FBI agent Jack Hallbrooke teams up with psychic Darci Montgomery, from Forever and Always (RC 57049), to find his kidnapped father. They accidentally travel back in time to 1843, where Jack discovers his true love and Darci continues her search for her missing husband, Adam. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. As an Earl Desires RC 60611 by Lorraine Heath read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Widowed countess Camilla Warner is tutoring Archibald Warner, a former schoolteacher and now the new earl of Sachse, in the ways of the aristocracy. She also searches for an ideal mate for the earl. But Archibald thinks Camilla is the perfect woman for him. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. The Baker's Daughter RC 60418 by D.E. Stevenson read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) Beilford, Scotland; 1930s. Young Sue Pringle becomes a cook for English artist John Darnay and his wife. When Mrs. Darnay leaves her husband, Sue stays on. After John also departs, Sue embarks on a mission of love to the art worlds of London and Amsterdam to find him. 1938. The Beauty and the Spy: Spies and Lovers Trilogy, Book 2 RC 60287 by Gayle Callen read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1844. Shortly before her year of mourning ends, Charlotte Sinclair discovers her father's journals describing his exploits as a spy. Then while eavesdropping at a party Charlotte is kidnapped by Nick Wright, a spy for England. Sequel to No Ordinary Groom (RC 60120). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Beyond the Highland Mist: The Highlander Series, Book 1 RC 59185 by Karen Marie Moning read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Adrienne de Simone finds herself transported from modern day Seattle to medieval Scotland. Against her will she marries Hawk, an earl known for his prowess in war and in love. Adrienne vows to resist him, but Hawk is determined to win her. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Bright Eyes: The Coulter Family, Book 5 RC 59542 by Catherine Anderson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Natalie Patterson's son Chad vandalizes neighbor Zeke Coulter's property. Since she can't pay for the damages, Zeke allows Chad to work off the debt. Zeke soon becomes attracted to the entire family. Sequel to Blue Skies (RC 57957). Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Calhouns: Catherine, Amanda, and Lilah RC 59759 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Bar Harbor, Maine; 1991. The Towers has been the Calhoun family home for generations, but a hotel chain wants to buy it. In these three novels the Calhoun sisters are determined to prevent a takeover. In the process each finds the man of her dreams. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1991. The Calhouns: Suzanna and Megan RC 60084 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes This companion to The Calhouns: Catherine, Amanda, and Lilah (RC 59759) focuses on eldest sister Suzanna and sister-in-law Megan as each falls in love. The family remains determined to save their ancestral home while they continue to search for the emerald necklace. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Cassandra French's Finishing School for Boys RC 59799 by Eric Garcia read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Twenty-nine-year-old Los Angeles attorney Cassandra French locks lousy suitors in her basement, teaching them to be better dates. Her training plans are complicated when one of her students, movie star Jason Kelly, accidentally electrocutes himself in her bathroom. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2004. Catching Katie RC 59099 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Idaho, 1916. Headstrong Katie Jones returns to her parents' traditional home after graduating from Vassar College and becoming involved in the women's suffrage movement. Soon Ben Rafferty's newspaper, the Homestead Herald, provides a forum for her views, and her ideas incite community tempers as well as Ben's heart. 2003. Christmas Knight: Draycott Abbey RC 60499 by Christina Skye read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Hope O'Hara is restoring Glenbrae House in the Scottish highlands when a knight from seven hundred years past appears. Ronan MacLeod returns from the Crusades to reclaim his home but finds a stranger there. With help from the Draycott Abbey ghost they fall in love. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Clouds: The Glenbrooke Series, Book 5 RC 59325 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Shelly Graham visits her childhood home in Glenbrooke, Oregon, after being away for five years as a flight attendant. She later sees her first love, Jonathan Renfield, in Europe, where he works as a youth missionary. Shelly realizes she still loves Jonathan, but he's engaged to someone else. 1997. Coming Home RC 58877 by Shirlee Busbee read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Return to Oak Valley (RC 57526), ex-model Roxanne Ballinger resettles in her California hometown after a fashionable life in New York City. Encountering her lifelong nemesis, deputy sheriff Jeb Delaney, Roxanne finds their previous hostility overtaken by a strong attraction neither can deny. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Confessions of a Scoundrel RC 59573 by Karen Hawkins read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Brandon St. John is nominated by his brothers to rescue their younger sibling from the clutches of beautiful spitfire Lady Verena Westforth and to expose her secret. Despite her financial straits, Verena refuses Brandon's bribe but cannot deny her attraction to him. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Dance with Me RC 59123 by Luanne Rice read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Baker Jane Porter returns to Rhode Island to care for her ailing mother and to locate the now-teenage daughter, Chloe, she gave up for adoption. Jane hides the truth when she unexpectedly falls in love with Chloe's widowed uncle, Dylan. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Devil's Cub RC 59285 by Georgette Heyer read by Corrie James 2 cassettes (Reissue) Having no intention of allowing Dominic, the arrogant marquis of Vidal, to ruin her sister Sophia's reputation, saucy Mary Challoner foils their meeting by impersonating Sophia. To Mary's surprise the nobleman kidnaps her and takes her to Paris, intent on marriage. 2003 foreword by Linda Howard. 1932. Distant Shores RC 56933 by Kristin Hannah read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes During their twenty-four years of marriage, Elizabeth Shore has devoted her life to Jack and their two daughters while ignoring her dream of painting. When Jack is offered a high profile sportscaster job in New York, Elizabeth begins to question her own priorities. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2002. The Duke and I: A Bridgerton Novel RC 60504 by Julia Quinn read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Simon Basset, the new duke of Hastings, and Daphne Bridgerton stage a courtship to keep society matchmakers at bay. But when the charade becomes all too real for Daphne, Simon must either marry her or risk ruining her reputation and breaking her heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Dumping Billy RC 59593 by Olivia Goldsmith read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Women dated and dumped by Brooklyn bartender Billy marry the next man they go out with. Thirty-one-year-old therapist Kate tries to enliven her friend Bina's failing relationship by setting Bina up with Billy, but Kate falls for Billy herself. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Falcon Saga RC 59713 by Francis Ray read by Madelyn Buzzard 5 cassettes Three romance novels by award-winning African American author. Includes Only Hers, Break Every Rule, and Heart of the Falcon, in which production engineer Madelyn Taggart tries to convince family friend and businessman Daniel Falcon to open his heart to love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Far Country RC 59136 by Nevil Shute read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes (Reissue) Twenty-four-year-old Jennifer Morton, a doctor's daughter, leaves England to visit relatives in Australia. She meets Czech lumberman Carl Zlinter, who was a surgeon in the German army during World War II. Soon they fall in love but face heartbreaking separation when Jennifer must suddenly return home. 1952. First Touch RC 59286 by Sandra Kitt and Eboni Snoe read by Mary Beth Wise 5 cassettes Three novels by African American romance writers. In Eboni Snoe's Beguiled, unemployed Raquel impersonates a missing heiress for just one night and is abducted by a handsome fortune hunter. Also includes Francis Ray's Forever Yours and Sandra Kitt's Serenade. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. 44 Cranberry Point: Cedar Cove, Book 4 RC 59237 by Debbie Macomber read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes In this sequel to 311 Pelican Court (RC 57922), bed-and-breakfast owner Peggy Beldon relates the continuing tale of life in Cedar Cove. The mystery of a guest's sudden death is solved, and several weddings are in the works. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Full Bloom: Full Series RC 60318 by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Jamie and Max are getting married at Annie Fortenberry's Peachtree Bed and Breakfast in Beaumont, South Carolina. The plans are going smooth- ly until a handsome stranger arrives and the body of Annie's missing husband turns up. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. A Garden in the Rain RC 59133 by Lynn Kurland read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes While vacationing in Scotland, Madelyn Phillips meets the handsome but brooding Scottish lord Patrick MacLeod. Before they fulfill their destiny together the two must contend with Madelyn's meddling ex- fiancé, ghosts from Patrick's own troubled past, and a dangerous journey back in time. 2003. The Goddess Rules RC 59668 by Clare Naylor read by Rosalyn Landor 3 cassettes Aging French movie star Mirabelle Moncur hires bohemian London pet portraitist Kate Disney to paint her lion cub. Soon Mirabelle adopts Kate as her personal project, teaching her how to dress, act, and seduce men. But Kate's caddish boyfriend still attracts her. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. How Not to Spend Your Senior Year RC 58919 by Cameron Dokey read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Jo moves several times a year because her father is in the witness protection program. She finally enjoys being a senior in Seattle, falls in love, and wants to stay. When ordered to leave, Jo disobeys protocol and returns to say goodbye to her boyfriend. For senior high readers. 2004. The Immortal Highlander: The Highlander Series, Book 6 RC 59747 by Karen Marie Moning read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Gabrielle O'Callaghan's ability to see both the mortal and the faery worlds makes her especially vulnerable to the seductive charms of Adam Black, who is on a quest to regain his immortality. Sequel to The Dark Highlander (RC 55859). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Impossible RC 59665 by Danielle Steel read by David Garrison 2 cassettes Widowed gallery owner Sasha Boardman offers a contract to bad-boy artist Liam Allison. Soon conservative Sasha and staunch-nonconformist Liam begin an affair—though he is married and nearly a decade younger. Differences, complications, and personality clashes threaten their dramatic romance. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Just Add Children RC 60297 by Elise Title and Cathy Gillen Thacker read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Three novels in which single men and women find themselves unexpectedly caring for children: a young business owner accepts responsibility for her cousin's baby; a single pediatrician takes custody of her deceased friend's school-age kids; and a globe-trotting bachelor becomes guardian of his niece and nephew. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1988. Key to Forever: Draycott Abbey RC 59543 by Christina Skye read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A night of passion with British earl Alexei Cameron haunts Joanna Russell, tour guide and antique-weapons expert. Later she needs his help to solve a mystery and lift an ancient curse. Sequel to Bride of the Mist (RC 45317). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Killing Kelly RC 59871 by Heather Graham read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Soap opera star Kelly Trent plays a deadly diva on screen, but when her life is threatened she flees to the Florida Keys to make a music video. Although danger lurks, she falls in love with cop-turned- dancer Doug O'Casey. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2005. Kiss Me Again RC 59884 by Lori Foster, Suzanne Forster, Lisa Jackson, and Debbie Macomber read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Four short stories about women who find love in different ways. In "The Marrying Kind" by Debbie Macomber, Jason Ingram meets his first true love a few days before his wedding. In "The Brass Ring" by Lisa Jackson, Dr. Shawna McGuire's fiancé has amnesia. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. A Lady of His Own: A Bastion Club Novel, Book 3 RC 59245 by Stephanie Laurens read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes Charles St. Austell returns to his Cornwall estate in 1816 and discovers his first love, Lady Penelope, in a spy scandal. Penelope is secretly trying to clear her family's name of treason, while Charles arrives to investigate the same case. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Lady Whistledown Strikes Back: A Bridgerton Novel RC 59989 by Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, and Mia Ryan read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes 1816. Four novellas portray the romantic adventures of London's social set amid speculation about Lady Neeley's stolen ruby bracelet. Lady Whistle- down's gossip columns tie the stories together. Some descriptions of sex. 2004. Less of a Stranger RC 59458 by Nora Roberts read by Nicola Daval 1 cassette Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Handsome, arrogant stranger "Katch" Katcherton annoys yet stirs Megan Miller when he tries to pick her up. She attempts to resist his charms, especially after learning he aims to acquire her grandfather's amusement park. But Katch wants more than roller coasters. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1984. Lie by Moonlight RC 60546 by Amanda Quick read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Victorian England. Orphans' school headmistress Concordia Glade believes something sinister is afoot because her predecessor mysteriously disappeared. Concordia and her pupils escape, aided by thief-turned-private investigator Ambrose Wells, who unravels a conspiracy involving crime lord Alexander Larkin. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. Long Time Coming RC 60931 by Sandra Brown read by Susan Denaker 1 cassette After seventeen years, astronaut Law Kincaid returns into Marnie Hibbs's life. Someone has been sending him letters claiming he fathered a child. When Law sees Marnie's son, he assumes the boy is his yet doesn't remember Marnie. But Marnie has other secrets. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1988. Love by Design RC 59591 by Nora Roberts read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Two novels about love and surrender. In Loving Jack writer Jackie MacNamara, from Lawless (RC 57074), convinces Nathan Powell that love begins at home. In Best Laid Plans architect Cody Johnson and engineer Abra Wilson discover romance after construction sabotage. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1989. Love Overboard RC 59808 by Janet Evanovich read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Ivan Rasmussen captains a hundred- year-old schooner on six-day cruises along the Maine coast. Stephanie Lowe bought Ivan's old home, but it needs much work. So she jumps at the chance of working as a cook on his boat, creating humorous and romantic results. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1989. Love Will Find a Way RC 59789 by Barbara Freethy read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Six months after architect Gary Tanner's death, his insurance company refuses payment to widow Rachel, claiming Gary committed suicide. Rachel turns for help to Dylan Prescott, Gary's best friend and partner. While seeking the truth, the two become romantically involved. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Mates, Dates, and Sequin Smiles RC 59052 by Cathy Hopkins read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Nesta's London friends accuse her of being shallow for liking only boys with good looks. When she falls in love with Luke, a gorgeous guy in her acting class, her father forbids her to see him. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. A Matter of Scandal: With This Ring RC 59275 by Suzanne Enoch read by Corrie James 2 cassettes When Greydon Brakenridge, duke of Wycliffe, discovers his uncle's estate nearing financial ruin, he raises the rent on tenant Emma Grenville's finishing school. The young headmistress, however, is determined to outwit her arrogant new landlord. The confrontation leads to a wager—and romance. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. McKettrick's Choice: The McKettrick Brothers, Book 4 RC 60571 by Linda Lael Miller read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes San Antonio, 1888. Holt Cavanagh McKettrick deserts his mail-order bride in Arizona to save his friend Gabe from hanging in Texas. While investigating the case, Holt falls in love with the judge's feisty daughter Lorelei. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. Meet Me at Midnight: With This Ring RC 59264 by Suzanne Enoch read by Corrie James 2 cassettes When Victoria's father catches Lord Sinclair Grafton and Lady Victoria "Vixen" Fontaine embracing in a shockingly sensual kiss, they have no recourse but to marry. The arrangement offers Grafton a chance to redeem his reputation and find the man who murdered his brother. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Mesmerized RC 59415 by Candace Camp read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes England, 1876. Since claiming his deceased brother's title and estate, Stephen St. Leger has watched an unscrupulous psychic manipulate his mother. To expose the fraud, Stephen hires clairvoyant Olivia Moreland. Murder, lost treasure, and ghosts bring Stephen and Olivia closer. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. Miracle RC 60644 by Danielle Steel read by Glenn Fitzgerald 1 cassette A fierce storm hits San Francisco on New Year's Eve, bringing together three people who form a unique friendship. Each gradually reveals his or her personal problems to the group and finds strength in the growing camaraderie. And in the end, love blossoms for all. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand and Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career RC 58995 by Carla Kelly read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes Two Regency romances by the author of The Lady's Companion (RC 45373). Widow Roxanna Drew fends off improper advances from a man who could destroy her—while falling for another. Miss Ellen Grimsley gets a lesson in love when she impersonates her brother to study at Oxford. Some descriptions of sex. 1992. My Pleasure: The Rose Hunters, Book 2 RC 60021 by Connie Brockway read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes London, 1805. Impoverished Helena Nash meets Ramsey Munro, a noted Scottish swordsman, while acting as an intermediary for two separated lovers. Helena and Ramsey fall madly in love, but he must fight for her honor. Sequel to My Seduction (RC 59634). Descriptions of sex. 2004. My Seduction: The Rose Hunters, Book 1 RC 59634 by Connie Brockway read by Gabriella Cavvallero 2 cassettes York, 1801. Widow Kate Blackburn embarks on a mission to Castle Parnell to restore the standing of her recently impoverished family. Misadventure leads her to shadowy Kit MacNeill, whose pledge to her family haunts Kate, but whose safety and allure she cannot resist. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Nerd in Shining Armor RC 59105 by Vicki Lewis Thompson read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Honolulu secretary Genevieve Terrence and computer programmer Jackson Farley are stranded by their diabolical boss Nick on a deserted island with little but lust for sustenance. Meanwhile Genevieve's mother, Annabelle, and Nick's partner, Matt, desperately searching for the pair, unexpectedly fall in love. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. No Ordinary Groom: Spies and Lovers Trilogy, Book 1 RC 60120 by Gayle Callen read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1844. Jane Whittington wants to travel abroad, but her father has betrothed her to a "fop," William, Lord Chadwick. They feel an attraction to each other, but William hides a secret that could jeopardize their future. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Nosy Neighbor RC 60767 by Fern Michaels read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Lucy Baker gives up being a New York lawyer, moves to the suburbs, and becomes engaged. As she makes wedding plans and gets acquainted with neighbors, including handsome Wylie Wilson, the FBI confronts her with shocking news about her fiancé. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Not Even for Love RC 60095 by Sandra Brown read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette American Jordan Hadlock lives in Switzerland, where she runs a newsstand. One stormy night Reeves Grant knocks on her door seeking shelter. And they fall in love. But at a party industrialist Helmut Eckherdt announces his engagement to Jordan, even though she has not agreed. Some descriptions of sex. 1982. Once upon a Blind Date RC 60247 by Wendy Markham read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York City ad executive Maggie O'Mulligan is determined to find a wife for her buddy Dominic. Columnist Charlie Kennelly seeks a husband for his neighbor Julie. When their friends go on a date, Maggie and Charlie tag along and fall in love instead. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Perfect for the Beach RC 59389 by Lori Foster and Mary Janice Davidson read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Six romantic, guy-gets-girl (or vice versa) novellas. In "Some Like It Hot" a doctor falls for a member of his best friend's office staff. In "My Thief" a businessman finds a naked woman waiting inside his hotel room. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Philippa: Friarsgate Inheritance, Book 3 RC 60223 by Bertrice Small read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes 1519. Young Philippa Meredith, heir to Friarsgate, is devastated when her childhood intended, Giles FitzHugh, becomes a priest. Returning to the court of Queen Katherine of Aragon, Philippa meets Crispin St. Claire, a more appropriate suitor. Sequel to Until You (RC 59491). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Powder and Patch RC 59295 by Georgette Heyer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Philip Jettan has loved Cleone Charteris since childhood. But now that she is a pampered and polished young lady, he fears Cleone will not love him. So Philip leaves for the courts of France to acquire the necessary social graces. But his transformation may cost him what he wants most. 1930. Pretty Woman RC 60322 by Fern Michaels read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Three years ago Rosie married Kent Bliss and ruined a lifelong friendship and business partnership with Vickie Winters. But Rosie has come to her senses, dumped Kent, restored her friendship with Vickie, hired a personal trainer, and won the lottery. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. The Real Deal RC 59912 by Fern Michaels read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Self-sufficient FBI agent Quinn Starr left the bureau after a thwarted affair with her boss. When the same man asks her to return and guard the first lady, Quinn uncovers a plot to undermine the president. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Red Sky at Night, Lovers' Delight RC 60309 by Jane Aiken Hodge read by Corrie James 2 cassettes (Reissue) England, 1811. Kate Warrender and her mother lose their estate to an American cousin and take positions as governess and housekeeper at the home of the rakish Lord Hawth. As the threat of war looms between England and America, Kate is swept up in intrigue, adventure, and romance. 1977. Reforming a Rake: With This Ring RC 59253 by Suzanne Enoch read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Notorious London womanizer Lucien, Earl Balfour, needing a governess for his vexing young cousin, hires Miss Alexandra Gallant, whose reputation is nearly as tarnished as his own. While Alexandra gives lessons in propriety, Lucien (who also requires a wife) has another, far less respectable lesson in mind. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Return of the Warrior: The Brotherhood of the Sword RC 60612 by Kinley MacGregor read by Corrie James 2 cassettes When a usurper threatens to steal her throne, Queen Adara seeks out her wayward husband, Christian, who owes allegiance only to the Brotherhood of the Sword. Adara must convince Christian to return to their kingdom or provide her with an heir. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2005. Reunion RC 59703 by Nora Roberts read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Two couples discover love is better the second time around. In Once More with Feeling Raven and Brand join forces again to compose a musical score. In Treasures Lost, Treasures Found Kate hires Ky to help her search for sunken gold. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1983. Ripped at the Seams RC 59214 by Nancy Krulik read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Sami leaves Minnesota after high school and heads to New York City to become a fashion designer. But when Bruce, her boss and new boyfriend, steals her designs, she takes a job at a risqué lingerie shop, where she finally finds success. For senior high readers. 2004. The Rivals: Bitter Creek Saga, Book 5 RC 61133 by Joan Johnston read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Wyoming deputy sheriff Sarah Barndollar investigates when Kate Grayhawk disappears. Kate is the secret, illegitimate daughter of U.S. attorney Clay Blackthorne and Libby Grayhawk, whose families have been feuding for years. The couple reunites to search for their child. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Royally Jacked RC 58843 by Niki Burnham read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette When her parents divorce, fifteen- year-old Valerie accompanies her dad to his new overseas job working for the royal family of a small European country. Valerie thinks she made a mistake until she meets Prince Georg and falls in love. For senior high readers. 2004. Secondhand Bride: The McKettrick Brothers, Book 3 RC 60269 by Linda Lael Miller read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Sequel to Shotgun Bride (RC 57177). Jeb McKettrick, discovering that his bride, Chloe, is married, returns to the Triple M ranch convinced that he'll never inherit it. But an unexpected reunion and a dangerous interloper give the couple another chance. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Secrets of a Summer Night: The Wallflowers, Book 1 RC 59273 by Lisa Kleypas read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Four Victorian young ladies band together to seek husbands for one another, despite their "unmarriageable" traits. Impoverished aristocrat Annabelle attracts rich commoner Simon, who only wants a mistress. Wealthy Evangeline and American sisters Daisy and Lillian conspire to manipulate the situation. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. The Seduction of an English Scoundrel: Boscastle Trilogy, Book 1 RC 60677 by Jillian Hunter read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When Lady Jane Welsham is left standing at the altar, the cousin of her intended takes charge. Grayson Boscastle, the marquess of Sedgecroft, vows to help Lady Jane reenter society. They become the talk of the town as they play a game of seduction. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. She's Got the Beat RC 60812 by Nancy Krulik read by Sharon Murray 1 cassette Miranda Lockheart leaves her small Texas town and high school boyfriend to attend college in Austin. On a whim she takes drum lessons and discovers her natural musical ability. Miranda also falls in love with a fellow musician. For senior high readers. 2005. Simply Unforgettable: Miss Martin's School for Girls, Book 1 RC 60240 by Mary Balogh read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Regency England. Music teacher Frances Allard is returning to Miss Martin's School for Girls in Bath after Christmas when her carriage overturns in a snowstorm. She and Lucius Marshall, the viscount Sinclair, who caused the accident, take refuge together in a nearly deserted inn. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. The Sistahood of Shopaholics RC 59903 by Leslie Esdaile, Monica Jackson, Reon Laudat, and Niqui Stanhope read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Tales of four women whose passion for shopping leads them to meeting the men of their dreams. One woman needs to produce a groom-to-be. Another meets a car salesman who tries to help her cure a shopping addiction. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Some Girls Do RC 59118 by Leanne Banks read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Plain Katie Collins must find a blue- blood husband for her boss's dowdy daughter, Wilhemina. But Wilhemina escapes high society Philadelphia and falls in love with a hog farmer in Texas. Katie trails her, accompanied by the girl's handsome bodyguard Michael. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Spiral Path RC 59116 by Mary Jo Putney read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Fledgling director Raine Marlowe casts her soon-to-be ex-husband, British film star Kenzie Scott, as the tortured hero in her upcoming movie. When the lead actress bails, Raine is forced to play Kenzie's love interest. As passions reignite, a tabloid reporter uncovers Kenzie's sordid past. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Stands a Calder Man: The Calder Saga, Volume 2 RC 59825 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes (Reissue) Cattle rancher Webb Calder fights the homesteaders who flock to Montana claiming his herds' grazing grasslands. He finds among the newcomers the only woman he has ever wanted, but unfortunately she's married. Sequel to This Calder Range (RC 59051). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1983. The Starter Wife RC 60687 by Gigi Levangie Grazer read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Forty-one-year-old Gracie Pollock, a former children's author, feels both relieved and depressed when her studio head husband divorces her. She takes her daughter to housesit in Malibu, where she dates her husband's boss but falls for a homeless beach bum. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Stealing the Bride RC 59254 by Elizabeth Boyle read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1809. Tired of waiting for the marquis of Templeton to come to his senses and marry her, twenty-nine- year-old Lady Diana Fordham stages an elopement with a disreputable viscount. Templeton, a Foreign Office secret agent, is ordered to save her— exactly what Diana had intended. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Summer's Child RC 60522 by Luanne Rice read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Fleeing an abusive husband, Lily Malone settles in Nova Scotia and bears a daughter, Rose. Now eight, Rose needs surgery for a heart defect, forcing Lily to confront both the past and her conflicted feelings for marine biologist Liam Neill. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Sunsets: The Glenbrooke Series, Book 4 RC 59255 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Twenty-six-year-old Pasadena travel agent Alissa Benson overcomes her checkered past as she rediscovers her religious beliefs. Trust, friendship, financial security, and a budding romance with her new next-door neighbor bring her the beginnings of happiness. A weekend visit to Glenbrooke, Oregon, reopens the closed doors of her heart. 1997. Sylvester RC 59324 by Georgette Heyer read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes (Reissue) Seeking a future wife who is well- born, intelligent, and attractive, Sylvester Rayne, duke of Salford, is encouraged to consider Phoebe Marlow. Practical Phoebe, however, regards Sylvester as arrogant and rude. But when unusual circumstances bring them together, they fall in love. 2004 foreword by Joan Wolf. 1957. Teen Idol RC 58900 by Meg Cabot read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes When teenage actor Luke goes undercover at a small-town Indiana high school to research a movie role, he's shocked at the cruel behavior he observes. He persuades Jenny, his junior mentor and the school advice columnist, to try to change things for the better. For senior high readers. 2004. Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers: More Mad, Marvy Confessions of Georgia Nicolson RC 60796 by Louise Rennison read by Erin Jones 1 cassette British teenager Georgia Nicolson continues to list all her madcap adventures in her journal. When the family goes to Memphis, Hamburger- a-gogo land (U.S.A.), Georgia and her best friend try to track down Georgia's current crush, Masimo, who's visiting relatives in New York. For senior high readers. 2005. These Old Shades RC 59553 by Georgette Heyer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Justin Alastair, coldhearted duke of Avon, plucks a delicately handsome waif from the Paris streets to become his page. But discovering Léon to be Léonie, enemy comte de Saint-Vire's baseborn daughter, Alastair plots to have Léonie claim her birthright and destroy Saint-Vire. 2003 foreword by Stephanie Laurens. 1926. This Calder Sky: The Calder Saga, Volume 3 RC 59990 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes (Reissue) Twenty-two-year-old Chase Calder, heir to Montana's Calder empire, longs for headstrong Maggie O'Rourke, whose father, however, steals Calder cattle. When Chase helps dispense justice, there are ramifications for years to come. Sequel to Stands a Calder Man (RC 59825). Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 1981. A Thousand Tomorrows RC 60320 by Karen Kingsbury read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes All bull rider Cody Gunner cares about on the Pro Rodeo Tour is his brother with Down syndrome and winning the national championship. Then he meets barrel racer Ali Daniels, who hides having cystic fibrosis. Their burgeoning love is made even stronger when Ali reveals her condition. 2005. To Die For RC 59633 by Linda Howard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Fitness center owner Blair Mallory revokes the gym privileges of Nicole Goodwin, a troublesome member who began imitating Blair. Then Nicole is murdered. The ensuing investigation pairs Blair with former flame police lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth, who believes Blair's in danger. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. To Tame a Highland Warrior: The Highlander Series, Book 2 RC 59571 by Karen Marie Moning read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Scotland, 1515. Gavrael McIllioch, a descendant of warriors with supernatural strength, conceals his identity from true love Jillian and murderous clansmen. Gavrael competes for Jillian's hand even as enemies plot his destruction. Sequel to Beyond the Highland Mist (RC 59185). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Toxic Bachelors RC 60641 by Danielle Steel read by Kyf Brewer 2 cassettes Three bachelor friends spend summer cruising the Mediterranean. Philanthropist Charlie, celebrity attorney Adam, and artist Gray unexpectedly find true love. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. True Believer RC 60188 by Nicholas Sparks read by David Aaron Baker 2 cassettes New York journalist Jeremy Marsh travels to North Carolina to investigate the appearance of ghostly lights in an old cemetery. Meanwhile Boone Creek town librarian Lexie Darnell believes her happiness lies there with those she loves. When Jeremy and Lexie meet, they begin to question their future plans. Bestseller. 2005. The Truth about Love: The Cynster Family, Book 12 RC 61143 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes London, 1831. Artist Gerrard Debbington is commissioned to paint a portrait of Lord Tregonning's daughter, Jacqueline, who denies rumors she murdered her former suitor, Thomas Entwhistle, and her mother. When Thomas's body surfaces, Gerrard uses his Cynster family connections to find the real killer. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Two of a Kind RC 60695 by Nora Roberts read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Two tales of summer love. In "Impulse" ever-practical CPA Rebecca Malone sells everything she owns and heads to Greece to see what life has to offer. In "The Best Mistake" a single mother takes in a male tenant, perhaps the best mistake she ever made. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1989. The Undomestic Goddess RC 60741 by Sophie Kinsella read by Rosalyn Landor 3 cassettes London attorney Samantha's fast-track career ends abruptly after a major error. She flees the city and inadvertently winds up as a housekeeper in the country—forgetting she's never cooked, cleaned, or ironed. But Samantha gets help and support from unexpected sources. Descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. The Viscount Who Loved Me: A Bridgerton Novel RC 60489 by Julia Quinn read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Contrary to gossip columnist Lady Whistledown's reports, London's most eligible bachelor, Anthony Bridgerton, has decided to marry and begins courting Edwina Sheffield. Determined to protect her from the notorious viscount, Edwina's half-sister, Kate, schemes to thwart their betrothal—and falls in love with Anthony herself. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Wait until Midnight RC 59858 by Amanda Quick read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Adam Hardesty is being blackmailed. Someone has the diary that could expose his dark secrets. His search takes him first to the home of a medium, whom he finds dead, and then to author Caroline Fordyce, whom he finds attractive. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Waterfalls: The Glenbrooke Series, Book 6 RC 59510 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes On a trip to Glenbrooke, Oregon, twenty-four-year-old acquisitions editor Meredith Graham is smitten by her sister's former neighbor, actor Jacob Wilde. Soon the tables turn as they enter a business venture in which Meredith takes a leading role and their relationship gathers momentum and commitment. 1998. Wedded Bliss RC 59598 by Barbara Metzger read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Widower Robert Rothmore, accomplished earl but inept father, requires a mother for his children. Alissa Henning, a struggling young widow, needs a provider for her own children. Robert proposes marrying to solve both problems, but Alissa resists a standard marriage of convenience. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Wedding Dress RC 59879 by Virginia Ellis read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Post-Civil War Virginia. Three sisters, Julia, Victoria, and teenage Claire, work their ravaged farm. To hearten Claire, Victoria and Julia sew her a wedding dress, hoping a groom appears. A soldier brings Julia her husband's dying words. Victoria's husband returns blind from battle. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Whispers: The Glenbrooke Series, Book 2 RC 59074 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Glenbrooke, Oregon, schoolteacher Teri Moreno revisits Maui to see her sister and possibly rekindle a past romance with a marine biologist. Her emotions become confused when she encounters a former high school crush, meets an endearing but clumsy Australian, and relies on her faith to choose among the three. 1995. Wildflowers: The Glenbrooke Series, Book 8 RC 60094 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Glenbrooke's Wildflower Café owner Genevieve Ahrens faces traumatizing challenges: the precious café burns down and her marriage suffers as she weathers her international pilot husband's long absences. With the help of her daughters and friends, Genevieve finds an unexpected love and recovers her dreams. 2001. Winner Takes All RC 59480 by Nora Roberts read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes In Rules of the Game a director of commercials vows not to mix business and pleasure, until she films a handsome baseball player. In The Name of the Game a game-show producer falls for a celebrity guest. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. With Open Arms RC 59835 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Two novels of heartwarming romance. In Song of the West, a cocky Wyoming cowboy attempts to convince a city girl to take a chance on love. In Her Mother's Keeper, Gwen Lacrosse returns home to Louisiana and promptly falls for her mom's handsome new boarder. Some descriptions of sex. 1982. A Woman Betrayed RC 58106 by Barbara Delinsky read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Life for Laura Frye, a thirty-eight- year-old restaurateur, is turned upside down when her husband, Jeff, disappears, and the IRS wants him for tax fraud. With her assets frozen, Laura looks for help to Jeff's older brother— and her former lover. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1991. Woodlands: The Glenbrooke Series, Book 7 RC 59809 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Twenty-seven-year-old Leah Hudson has always cared for and given to others but now suddenly lands on the receiving end. She wins a cruise to Alaska and unexpectedly inherits property—with conditions attached. She finds her once peaceful life romantically complicated by Seth Edwards, the great-nephew of her benefactor. 2000. Yours until Dawn RC 59080 by Teresa Medeiros read by Corrie James 2 cassettes 1806. Gabriel Fairchild, earl of Sheffield, blinded at Trafalgar and abandoned by his fiancée, now lives bitterly in seclusion. Nurse Samantha Wickersham, although hiding her shadowy past, helps him regain his confidence, independence, and ability to love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Science Fiction Blind Lake RC 60299 by Robert Charles Wilson read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Minnesota. During a lengthy unexpected lockdown at Blind Lake National Laboratory, tensions rise among quarantined scientists observing lobster-like aliens on another planet. Dr. Marguerite Hauser contends with her menacing ex-husband, while embedded journalist Chris Carmody finds the story and the woman of a lifetime. Strong language and some violence. 2003. Brain Wave RC 59111 by Poul Anderson read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Physicist Peter Corinth begins the day realizing that his thinking processes are not normal. Farmer Archie Brock's livestock are behaving with supernatural intelligence. In fact, everyone on earth is getting much, much smarter, raising questions about civilization's future. Corinth and a colleague explore the solar system in a starship to find answers. 1954. Children of the Star RC 59218 by Sylvia Engdahl read by John Polk 6 cassettes Science fiction trilogy includes This Star Shall Abide, Beyond the Tomorrow Mountains, and The Doors of the Universe. Follows the trials and tribulations of teenage rebel Noren, who chafes under society's caste system. Once accused of heresy, Noren becomes a scholar and saves his people. For senior high readers. 1972. Coalescent: Destiny's Children Trilogy, Book 1 RC 59780 by Stephen Baxter read by David Cutler 4 cassettes Forty-five-year-old software developer George Poole learns that a twin sister he never knew existed is being raised by the Order—an ancient human-hive cult dominated by a queen. Entering this underground society, he discovers genetically superior humans who plan to leave their realm. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Companions RC 59249 by Sheri S. Tepper read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes ETs and Earthers are conflicted over the possibilities for habitation and profit on the planet Moss. Jewel Delis has an agenda for exploring the new world, as does a group of humans who were stranded there long ago. 2003. The Compleat Werewolf and Other Stories of Fantasy and Science Fiction RC 59504 by Anthony Boucher read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ten tales of fantasy and science fiction originally published in the 1940s. In the title story a meek professor discovers that he is actually a werewolf. In "Mr. Lupescu" a boy becomes fascinated by his fairy godfather, who has a big red nose, red eyes, and little red wings. 1941. The Confusion: The Baroque Cycle, Volume 2 RC 59272 by Neal Stephenson read by Robert Sams 7 cassettes in 2 containers Sequel to Quicksilver (RC 57054) continues farcical seventeenth-century adventures. "Half-Cocked" Jack Shaftoe, recovered from the pox, is plotting to escape from a Turkish warship. And French countess Eliza, sometime-spy, is once again caught up in international intrigue. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. Destroyer: Foreigner Universe, Book 7 RC 60576 by C.J. Cherryh read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes After a successful two-year mission to rescue Reunion Station refugees, human diplomat Bren Cameron and the spaceship Phoenix return home to a world in upheaval. Civil war has broken out among the indigenous atevi, and the powerful ruler, Tabini, is missing. Sequel to Explorer (RC 55347). Some strong language. 2005. Dune: The Battle of Corrin; Legends of Dune, Volume 3 RC 59055 by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson read by J.P. Linton 5 cassettes Last in the Legends of Dune trilogy and prequel to the House of Dune trilogy. Jihad continues after Serena Butler's death. Omnius unleashes plagues throughout the galaxy. The struggle between man and machine climaxes at the Battle of Corrin. Sequel to Dune: The Machine Crusade (RC 57121). 2004. The Eternal Footman RC 58745 by James Morrow read by Mary Beth Wise 3 cassettes When God's skull moves into orbit above Times Square, the Western world faces an epic crisis. Amidst the chaos, two people fight to preserve life and sanity—single mother Nora Burkhart and sculptor Gerard Korty. Sequel to Blameless in Abaddon (RC 43681). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Exultant: Destiny's Children Trilogy, Book 2 RC 60076 by Stephen Baxter read by David Cutler 4 cassettes During an interstellar battle, nineteen- year-old Pirius defies orders and uses faster-than-light technology to travel through time and capture an enemy fighter. Returning to the present, both Pirius and his younger self are court- martialed. Sequel to Coalescent (RC 59780). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. Gateway RC 59083 by Frederik Pohl read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes (Reissue) Wealthy prospector Robinette Broadhead wins a one-way trip to Gateway, an abandoned interstellar depot of the vanished Heechee race. Unsettled by the experience and with the help of his computerized psychoanalyst, Broadhead begins a personal journey that could lead to his destruction. Strong language. 1976. Hostile Takeover RC 60703 by Susan Shwartz read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Caroline Cassandra "CC" Williams of the powerful Alpha Consultancies corporation heads to the Vesta asteroid colony to audit its vanishing assets. Aided by pilot Marc Davidoff, CC uncovers not only fraud but attempted murder and a merger plot with dire consequences for Earth's economy and humankind. Some strong language. 2004. The Killing of Worlds: Succession, Book 2 RC 59284 by Scott Westerfeld read by Steve Douglas Craig 2 cassettes Interstellar war escalates between The Risen Empire (RC 59274) and the cyborg Rix. Captain Zai attempts to intercept a Rix battlecruiser; the emperor plans a nuclear attack as a back-up. Meanwhile Nara Oxham, Zai's true love, uncovers information that could end the emperor's reign. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. Man Plus RC 60854 by Frederik Pohl read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes (Reissue) In a future plagued by near certainty of thermonuclear war, the United States races to turn astronaut Roger Torraway into a cyborg able to survive on Mars. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. Nebula Award. 1976. Marque and Reprisal: Vatta's War, Book 2 RC 59600 by Elizabeth Moon read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Kylara Vatta, who sought a military career in Trading in Danger (RC 57103), finds unexpected action when her family, their company, and their home are attacked. Ky, joined by her cousin Stella, teenaged boy Tony, and business spy Rafe, survives to defend her ship and hunt the elusive enemy. 2004. Never Let Me Go RC 59667 by Kazuo Ishiguro read by Rosalyn Landor 2 cassettes England, 1990s. Kathy H., Ruth, and Tommy attended Hailsham, one of the better academies where human clones bred to be organ donors are sheltered from reality. Now thirty-one, Kathy has been a donor caregiver for eleven years. As her own time to donate nears, Kathy appreciates her privileged upbringing. 2005. Perdido Street Station RC 58795 by China Miéville read by Erin Jones 5 cassettes In New Crobuzon, rogue scientist Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin's research project goes amok, inciting terror in the polluted city. Meanwhile Isaac and Lin—his cross-species, insect-like lover—endanger themselves by meddling with unsavory characters. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Arthur C. Clarke Award. 2000. Polaris RC 59625 by read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Antiques dealer Alex Benedict has acquired artifacts from the luxury space yacht Polaris, found abandoned sixty years before, its crew and passengers mysteriously vanished during an interstellar cruise. When an attempt is made on his life, Benedict takes drastic measures to learn what happened long ago. Some strong language. 2004. Predator's Gold: The Hungry City Chronicles, Book 2 RC 59779 by Philip Reeve read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes In the distant future, cities move about and consume small towns. Tom and Hester hope the ice city of Anchorage will reach the rumored haven of the Dead Continent, America, before the savage Huntsmen of Arkangel arrive. Sequel to Mortal Engines (RC 58198). For junior and senior high readers. 2003. The Risen Empire: Succession, Book 1 RC 59274 by Scott Westerfeld read by Steve Douglas-Craig 2 cassettes Child empress Anastasia Khaman, the immortal emperor's sister and heiress to an interstellar empire, is captured by the Rix, a cult of computer-augmented humans. Captain Laurent Zai attempts a rescue while senator Nara Oxham, the woman he loves, prepares for war. Precedes The Killing of Worlds (RC 59284). Some violence. 2003. Saucer RC 59241 by Stephen Coonts read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Sahara Desert. When twenty-two- year-old collegian Rip Cantrell unearths a flying saucer, the United States dispatches a UFO investigation team including test pilot Charlotte "Charley" Pine. Rip and Charley hijack the spacecraft after the Libyan army and a demonic billionaire attempt to lay claim. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Saucer: The Conquest RC 59261 by Stephen Coonts read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Pilot Charlotte "Charley" Pine dis- covers a dangerous antigravity beam during a French lunar spaceflight. Meanwhile, thugs kidnap Rip Can- trell's uncle and force him to fly to the moon. Rip and Charley steal the spacecraft Saucer (RC 59241) from the Smithsonian to save his uncle and the world. Some violence. 2004. The Secret Hour: Midnighters, Volume 1 RC 60848 by Scott Westerfeld read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Upon moving to Bixby, Oklahoma, fifteen-year-old Jessica Day learns that she is one of a group of people who have special abilities that help them fight ancient creatures living in an hour hidden at midnight. These creatures seem determined to destroy Jess. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. The Silent War: Asteroid Wars, Book 3 RC 60145 by Ben Bova read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Martin Humphries, villainous leader of Humphries Space Systems, schemes to sabotage rival Astro Corporation for control of asteroid belt resources. While others plot to exploit the conflict, renegade space pirate Lars Fuchs pursues a personal vendetta against Humphries. Sequel to The Rock Rats (RC 56767). Some strong language. 2004. Solar Lottery RC 59130 by Philip K. Dick read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes 2203. With the universe in social and economic disintegration, the supreme leader, the Quizmaster, is chosen by a random game. Recently dismissed biochemist Ted Benteley signs on to work with current Quizmaster Verrick. When Verrick is ousted, Benteley joins a plot to assassinate the successor. Some descriptions of sex. 1955. Star Soldiers RC 59366 by Andre Norton read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes (Reissue) Two interstellar adventure stories. In "Star Guard" swordsman Kana Karr and his comrades are abandoned in a hostile future world. Four thousand years later, in "Star Rangers" the crew of a spaceship crashes on an uncharted planet. Some violence. 1953. Star Wars: A Clone Wars Novel; Jedi Trial RC 59850 by David Sherman and Dan Cragg read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Apprentice Anakin Skywalker, already passed over for promotion to full- fledged Jedi knight, eagerly accepts the assignment of reclaiming the planet Praesitlyn for the Republic. The upstart Separatists have captured the key intergalactic communications center. Skywalker joins Nejaa Halcyon and a small army of clones to secure the territory. 2004. Star Wars: A Clone Wars Novel; The Cestus Deception RC 60487 by Steven Barnes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes One year after the attack of the clones, battle-droid manufacturing is banned throughout the Republic. But on Ord Cestus, leaders refuse to honor the ban and prepare to sell hoards of techno- organic Jedi- killers. As Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi's diplomacy fails, the Republic plans devastating retribution for the disloyal planet. 2004. Star Wars: Episode III; Revenge of the Sith RC 60480 by Matthew Stover read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes As the Republic falters, Jedi Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy Separatist general Grievous. Meanwhile, Jedi Anakin Skywalker grows increasingly tormented by fear, and Darth Sidious prepares to ordain a new Sith Lord—Darth Vader. Sequel to Labyrinth of Evil (RC 60221). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2005. Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil RC 60221 by James Luceno read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Separatists and the Republic continue the war begun in Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones (RC 53975). Jedi knights Obi-Wan and Anakin, pursuing Viceroy Nute Gunray, find an unexpected prize that could lead to their ultimate quarry—the Sith Lord, Darth Sidious. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Force Heretic II, Refugee RC 60227 by Sean Williams and Shane Dix read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Sequel to Force Heretic I, Remnant (RC 56615). Disguised enemies who deflect Han and Leia from their diplomatic mission to form new alliances also put them in the path of Yuuzhan Vong. Luke Skywalker scours the Unknown Regions for the rogue planet Zonama Sekot, but to no avail. 2003. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; the Final Prophecy RC 60505 by Greg Keyes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In the war with the Galactic Alliance, the Yuuzhan Vong capture an organic ship from the living planet Zonama Sekot that holds secrets to their people. Meanwhile, General Wedge Antilles becomes stranded in hostile space. Sequel to Force Heretic III: Reunion (RC 60496). Some violence. 2003. Sunstorm: A Time Odyssey, Book 2 RC 60492 by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter read by John Horton 2 cassettes London, 2037. UN peacekeeper Bisesa Dutt, newly returned from an alternate Earth, faces catastrophe—within five years a massive solar flare will annihilate earthly life. Scientists race to construct a shield but discover the sun- storm is no natural disaster. Sequel to Time's Eye (RC 58073). Some descriptions of sex. 2005. Survival: Species Imperative, Book 1 RC 60864 by Julie E. Czerneda read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Evolutionary biologist Mackenzie "Mac" Connor's salmon research is interrupted by Brymn, an alien seeking her help in understanding the Chasm, a region of space containing traces of a once-thriving but mysteriously destroyed civilization. Mac refuses—until her colleague disappears and she learns of potential threats to Earth. Some strong language. 2004. The System of the World: The Baroque Cycle, Volume 3 RC 60068 by Neal Stephenson read by Robert Sams 8 cassettes in 2 containers 1714. Daniel Waterhouse returns to England to mediate a dispute between Isaac Newton and Gottfried von Leibniz. He uncovers a plot to kill Natural Philosophers and to destroy the monetary system. Sequel to The Confusion (RC 59272). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. The Terminal Experiment RC 59138 by Robert J. Sawyer read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes 2011. To test his immortality theories, Dr. Peter Hobson creates three electronic simulations of his own mind. The duplicates somehow escape into the global matrix—and one becomes a killer. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Nebula Award. 1995. Time for the Stars RC 59371 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Fred Major 2 cassettes (Reissue) Telepathic teenaged twins Pat and Tom Bartlett make communication possible between Earth and spaceships exploring distant solar systems. Un- certain if they will meet again, Tom, forever young in space, relays his adventures to Pat, who remains—and ultimately ages—on Earth. For senior high and older readers. 1956. Tunnel in the Sky RC 59101 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Todd Scofield 2 cassettes (Reissue) High school graduates take their final exam in survival class, a standard ten- day journey through a hyperspace tunnel to any planet in the universe. For Rod Walker and his classmates, the days stretch into months when they find themselves stranded on a distant world beyond contact with Earth. 1955. 2001: A Space Odyssey RC 58814 by Arthur C. Clarke read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes (Reissue) On a voyage into the unexplored universe, the spacecraft Discovery hurtles its human passengers through time toward a confrontation with an unknown, powerful intelligence. Written for the production of a science fiction film of the same name. 1968. Under the Moons of Mars RC 59314 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes Omnibus volume containing A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars, the first three novels in the Barsoom series about John Carter. They recount Carter's strange adventures during the ten years after he lost consciousness in an Arizona cave and was teleported to Mars. 2003. Unity: Star Trek; Deep Space Nine RC 59375 by S.D. Perry read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes 2376. Commander Vaughn and the starship Defiant crew return to Deep Space Nine after a harrowing voyage in the Gamma Quadrant. Chaos embroils them following the Bajoran First Minister's assassination, as Colonel Kira Nerys investigates a parasitic conspiracy threatening Bajor and the Federation. 2003. Sea Stories Governor Ramage, R.N.: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 4 RC 60193 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes (Reissue) Commanding the Triton, Lieutenant Ramage escorts a merchant-ship convoy to Jamaica. While he protects some French aristocrats and prepares for a hurricane, he faces a vengeful rear admiral and a mysterious interloper. Ramage even temporarily governs a Spanish island. Sequel to Ramage and the Freebooters (RC 59961). Some violence. 1973. Ramage and the Drumbeat: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 2 RC 59853 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Lieutenant Ramage enjoys his first official command aboard the Kathleen with orders to deliver important personages to Gibraltar, including the lovely Marchesa di Volterra, then support Lord Nelson in battle. While underway the impetuous Ramage disobeys orders and captures a Spanish ship. Sequel to Ramage (RC 59824), Some violence. 1967. Ramage and the Freebooters: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 3 RC 59961 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Lieutenant Ramage takes command of the brig Triton and her mutinous crew. Although sympathetic to their grievances, Ramage knows if he cannot deliver sealed dispatches to admirals in Brest, Cádiz, and the West Indies, he'll make a convenient scapegoat. Sequel to Ramage and the Drumbeat (RC 59853). Some violence. 1969. Ramage and the Guillotine: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 6 RC 60484 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes London, 1801. After a year in the West Indies, Lieutenant Ramage briefly reunites with his family and beloved Gianna before Nelson orders him to spy on the French invasion fleet. Failure could jeopardize English forces and send Ramage to Bonaparte's guillotine. Sequel to Ramage's Prize (RC 60229). Some violence. 1975. Ramage and the Rebels: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 9 RC 60777 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes While sweeping the Caribbean for freebooters, Captain Ramage of the Calypso happens upon a sinking British merchant ship whose crew and passengers have been ruthlessly murdered by French privateers. Thirsty for vengeance, Ramage sets sail to bring the killers to justice. Sequel to Ramage's Mutiny (RC 60769). Some violence. 1978. Ramage: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 1 RC 59824 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes 1796. Young English lieutenant Nicholas Ramage finds himself in command of the sinking frigate Sibella after his senior officers are killed in battle. Ramage escapes and continues his mission to rescue some stranded Italian nobles from Napoleon's fast approaching army. Some violence. 1965. Ramage's Diamond: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 7 RC 60501 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Lord Ramage, now a captain, commands the neglected frigate Juno for another seemingly impossible mission. Dispatched to the Caribbean islands Martinique and Diamond Rock, Ramage intends to barricade the French within Fort Royal, but first he must recondition an undisciplined crew. Sequel to Ramage and the Guillotine (RC 60484). Some violence. 1976. Ramage's Mutiny: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 8 RC 60769 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Captain Ramage receives orders to recover the British ship Jocasta, which her mutinous crew has surrendered to the Spanish. Aboard the French-built frigate Calypso, Ramage approaches Santa Cruz's heavily fortified port with a reckless scheme involving a "mutiny" of his own. Sequel to Ramage's Diamond (RC 60501). Some violence. 1977. Ramage's Prize: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 5 RC 60229 by Dudley Pope read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes (Reissue) Jamaica. Mail vessels, vital links between England and the West Indies in the war against France, mysteriously vanish—threatening to upset both war and trade. Lieutenant Lord Ramage, suspecting French privateers, sets out to uncover treachery. Sequel to Governor Ramage, R.N. (RC 60193). Some violence. 1974. Sails on the Horizon: A Novel of the Napoleonic Wars RC 60669 by Jay Worrall read by John Lee 2 cassettes 1797. When his superior officers aboard HMS Argonaut die in battle, twenty-five-year-old Charles Edge- mont assumes command. Awarded both prize and promotion, Charles returns to London and falls in love with Quaker Penelope Brown, but their courtship is interrupted when Charles is recalled to duty. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Sharpe's Escape: Richard Sharpe and the Bussaco Campaign, 1810 RC 59840 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Portugal. As the French army marches into Spain, English captain Richard Sharpe readies for battle. Complicating his preparations are an incompetent officer and two corrupt Portuguese brothers, Major Ferreira and Ferragus, who have ingratiated themselves with the French and intend to kill Sharpe. Violence and some strong language. 2004. 21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey, Including Facsimile of the Manuscript; the Aubrey-Maturin Novels RC 59838 by Patrick O'Brian read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Following Blue at the Mizzen (RC 49105), Jack Aubrey, now a rear admiral, is ordered to South America. Trouble brews when Catholic inhabitants along the coast resent the Protestant crew and the nations they represent. Manuscript unfinished at the author's death in 2000. Afterword by Richard Snow. Strong language. 2004. Short Stories The Best American Mystery Stories 2004 RC 59424 edited by Nelson DeMille read by Lindsay Ellison 4 cassettes Anthology of twenty mystery/crime/ suspense short stories. In "Harvey's Dream" Stephen King writes about the telephone call that every parent dreads. In "Bet on Red" Jeff Abbott explores Las Vegas and a redhead's trap. In Angela Zeman's "Green Heat" a bounty hunter is upstaged by shamans. Strong language. 2004. The Best American Short Stories, 2004: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 59574 selected by Lorrie Moore read by John Polk 4 cassettes Twenty short stories, many from the New Yorker. Stuart Dybek's "Breasts" animates the mythic Chicago gangster while Annie Proulx's "What Kind of Furniture Would Jesus Pick?" portrays a rancher facing the twenty-first century. Paula Fox's "Grace" explores a pet-human relationship. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2004. Catch as Catch Can: The Collected Stories and Other Writings RC 58944 by Joseph Heller read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Selections by the bestselling author of Catch 22 (RC 48063). Includes commentary, thirteen stories published between 1945 and 1990, five previously unpublished early works of fiction, five nonfiction pieces including four related to Catch 22, and an episode spun from the one- act play Clevinger's Trial. Some strong language. 2003. The Cat's Pajamas: Stories RC 59018 by Ray Bradbury read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Selection of short stories written since the 1940s. Newlyweds confront a derelict mansion, two cat-lovers fight over a stray, space travelers encounter a world of giant spiders, and drunken senators gambling at an Indian casino lose the United States. Strong language and some violence. 2004. Changing Planes RC 58853 by Ursula K. Le Guin read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes In sixteen interrelated stories, Sita Dulip of Cincinnati, bored by sitting in airports, discovers she can journey to other planes of existence while waiting for her flight. She visits a realm where people rarely speak past childhood, and Christmas Island, where Christmas Eve lasts all year. Some strong language. 2003. The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, Volume 1 RC 59711 by Louis L'Amour read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes Thirty-five short western stories in which good triumphs over evil. In "The Gift of Cochise" Angie Lowe defends her children against Apaches and wins the respect of their leader. In "A Husband for Janey" a Texas boy arrives in California gold mining territory and helps a mother and daughter. 2003. The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, Volume 2 RC 60143 by Louis L'Amour read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes Thirty frontier tales including "More Brains than Bullets," in which Texas Ranger Chick Bowdrie must solve a murder, a bank robbery, and a frame- up. In "Trail to Pie Town" wandering cowboy Dusty Barron rescues a woman in trouble. 2004. Collected Stories RC 58806 by Raymond Chandler read by Conrad Feininger 7 cassettes in 2 containers Twenty-five short stories by the creator of private detective Philip Marlowe—many originally written in the 1930s for pulp magazines. Introduction by John Bayley. Some strong language. 2002. The Compleat Werewolf and Other Stories of Fantasy and Science Fiction RC 59504 by Anthony Boucher read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ten tales of fantasy and science fiction originally published in the 1940s. In the title story a meek professor discovers that he is actually a werewolf. In "Mr. Lupescu" a boy becomes fascinated by his fairy godfather, who has a big red nose, red eyes, and little red wings. 1941. The Dance House: Stories from Rosebud RC 59962 by Joseph Marshall III read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Thirteen essays and short stories about mystic experiences, Native American cultures, affinity for horses, ranching, and hard life on the plains of South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation. "Pride" and "The Dance House" intertwine Lakota oral traditions and autobiography to portray the relationship between Indian tribes and the federal government. 1998. The Danger Zone and Other Stories RC 59754 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Eleven previously uncollected tales by mystery writer Erle Stanley Gardner (1889–1970), creator of lawyer-detective Perry Mason. The stories, most from the 1930s, feature such characters as unorthodox PI Snowy Shane, gentleman burglar George Brokay, and an ex-con who utilizes his "talents" for good. Introduction by Bill Pronzini. Some violence. 2004. Dark Dreams: A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers RC 59878 edited by Brandon Massey read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes Twenty tales featuring African American characters. Includes erotica author Zane's "Resident Evil," Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due's collaboration "Danger Word," and Robert Fleming's "But Beautiful and Terrifying," a WWII-era story of a black soldier investigating strange Tokyo deaths. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2004. The Dark: New Ghost Stories RC 60302 edited by Ellen Datlow read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Award-winning anthology of sixteen tales exploring boundaries between the living and the dead. Features authors Glen Hirshberg, Ramsey Campbell, Jeffrey Ford, Stephen Gallagher, Jack Cady, Joyce Carol Oates, and others. Includes editor's commentary and biographical information about authors. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Death in Venice and Other Tales RC 60162 by Thomas Mann read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Death in Venice relates the story of a lonely German artist in search of spiritual fulfillment in Venice, where he becomes spellbound by a beautiful Polish boy. Includes eleven other stories displaying the Nobel-Prize-winning writer's use of irony, subtle characterizations, and complex plots. Uncensored 1998 translation by Joachim Neugroschel. 1911. Fresh Men: New Voices in Gay Fiction RC 60469 edited by Donald Weise read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Anthology of twenty short stories by gay writers. In "Teamwork" a newly hired proofreader learns about office politics. In "His Five-Year Sentence" a young Latino man has a problem with shoplifting. Introduction by Edmund White. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2004. Hangman's Holiday RC 60773 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by John Horton 2 cassettes (Reissue) Collection of twelve short detective stories, with four about Lord Peter Wimsey and six featuring working- class sleuth Montague Egg. Includes "The Incredible Elopement of Lord Peter Wimsey," "The Necklace of Pearls," "Murder in the Morning," and other cases involving wine poisoning, double identity, feline assassination, and more. 1933. How We Are Hungry: Stories RC 60628 by Dave Eggers read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Fifteen contemporary stories by the author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (RC 49737). Several works feature Americans abroad. In "The Only Meaning of the Oil-Wet Water" single friends meet for a vacation interlude in Costa Rica. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Island: The Complete Stories RC 59309 by Alistair MacLeod read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes A collection of the Canadian author's sixteen short stories written before 1999. Many are set on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, and convey a sense of isolation or loss. In "To Every Thing There Is a Season" an eleven-year-old boy describes nostalgically the family Christmas when he was counted an adult. 1999. Kiss Me Again RC 59884 by Lori Foster, Suzanne Forster, Lisa Jackson, and Debbie Macomber read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Four short stories about women who find love in different ways. In "The Marrying Kind" by Debbie Macomber, Jason Ingram meets his first true love a few days before his wedding. In "The Brass Ring" by Lisa Jackson, Dr. Shawna McGuire's fiancé has amnesia. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories RC 60241 by Leo Tolstoy read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Four short stories by the nineteenth- century Russian author. In the title piece, a husband confesses to being so consumed by sexual jealousy that he feels compelled to murder his wife. The public outcry against the story, published in 1890, caused Tolstoy to write the postface included here. 1985. Lady Whistledown Strikes Back: A Bridgerton Novel RC 59989 by Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, and Mia Ryan read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes 1816. Four novellas portray the romantic adventures of London's social set amid speculation about Lady Neeley's stolen ruby bracelet. Lady Whistle- down's gossip columns tie the stories together. Some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Middle of the Night RC 59113 by Daniel Stolar read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes In eight short stories, Stolar focuses on emotions described by William Faulkner as the "the human heart in conflict with itself." The varied tales use New England private clubs and Midwest suburbs as stages for scenes of parenting, love, nostalgia, grief, and regret, each with a unique resolution. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. The O. Henry Prize Stories 2005 RC 59783 edited by Laura Furman read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes Twenty O. Henry Prize-winning short stories set in places as various as Kentucky, Australia, India, and Brazil. In Sherman Alexie's "What You Pawn I Will Redeem" a homeless Native American tries to reclaim his grandmother's dance regalia. Some strong language. 2005. Perfect for the Beach RC 59389 by Lori Foster and Mary Janice Davidson read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Six romantic, guy-gets-girl (or vice versa) novellas. In "Some Like It Hot" a doctor falls for a member of his best friend's office staff. In "My Thief" a businessman finds a naked woman waiting inside his hotel room. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Practical Heart: Four Novellas RC 59583 by Allan Gurganus read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Stories of fictional Falls, North Carolina, in the 1950s by the author of Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (RC 30984). Includes "Preservation News," memoirs of a house preservationist dying of AIDS, and "He's One, Too," recounting a boy's homosexual awakening. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Pushcart Prize XXIX: Best of the Small Presses, 2005 RC 59636 edited by Bill Henderson read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes Sixty short stories, essays, and poems from literary magazines and small presses across the United States. Authors include Patricia Monaghan, Benjamin Scott Grossberg, Chana Bloch, Jeffrey Harrison, and Andrei Codrescu. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Rumble, Young Man, Rumble RC 58821 by Benjamin Cavell read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Tense male protagonists in this debut collection of nine stories reveal a darker side of masculinity, complete with raw instincts, sexual insecurities, and potential for violence. Includes "Balls, Balls, Balls"—a glimpse into the mind of a musclehead, "Killing Time," and "Evolution." Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. Runaway: Stories RC 59521 by Alice Munro read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Eight short stories about women of all ages and circumstances. In "Runaway" Carla, though willing, is incapable of leaving her husband. In three connected stories, "Chance," "Soon," and "Silence," Juliet falls for an older man, returns as a young mother, and rescues her daughter from a cult. Bestseller. 2004. The Sistahood of Shopaholics RC 59903 by Leslie Esdaile, Monica Jackson, Reon Laudat, and Niqui Stanhope read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Tales of four women whose passion for shopping leads them to meeting the men of their dreams. One woman needs to produce a groom-to-be. Another meets a car salesman who tries to help her cure a shopping addiction. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Sixteen: Stories about That Sweet and Bitter Birthday RC 60172 edited by Megan McCafferty read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Sixteen short stories by various authors about the conflicts and confu- sion of being a teenager. The editor's "Fifteen Going On . . ." brings back the characters from Sloppy Firsts (RC 58148). Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Thieves' Dozen: A Dortmunder Mystery RC 58925 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Eleven short mystery stories involving hapless criminal John Dortmunder. In "Ask a Silly Question" the thief is hired by a wealthy man to steal a counterfeit statue from his ex-wife. In "Too Many Crooks" the gang breaks into a bank that is already being robbed. Some strong language. 2004. Time of the Wolves: Western Stories RC 58845 by Marcia Muller read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Ten short stories set in the West. In the title piece, which won the Spur Award, Alma fights for survival against wolves and discovers strength through fear. In "Sisters" Lydia befriends Curious Cat, forming a bond based on loneliness. In "The Lost Coast" Sharon McCone investigates a murder. 2003. Who Am I without Him? Short Stories about Girls and the Boys in Their Lives RC 58922 by Sharon G. Flake read by Megan Burnett 1 cassette Ten short stories about African American teens and their sometimes problematic search for love. In "So I Ain't No Good Girl" an unattractive young lady allows her good-looking boyfriend to demean her. In "A Letter to My Daughter" an absentee father sends advice. For senior high readers. 2004. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection RC 59030 edited by Ellen Datlow, Gavin J. Grant, and Kelly read by Martha Harmon Pardee 7 cassettes in 2 containers Over forty stories and poems, from fairy tales to gothic horror, by Stephen King, Michael Swanwick, Ursula K. Le Guin, Neil Gaiman, and others. Editors' overview of the genre's 2003 output includes comics, anime, manga, film, and television. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Spies and Espionage Dark Voyage RC 59801 by Alan Furst read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes 1941. Captain DeHaan and the crew of the Dutch merchant freighter Noordendam join the war effort on behalf of the British navy. With the Noordendam disguised as a neutral Spanish ship, they prowl European waters on dangerous clandestine missions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. Fade RC 60790 by Kyle Mills read by Dean Robertson 2 cassettes Arab American Salam al Fayed— "Fade"—is an ex-navy SEAL who was treated shabbily by the military. Therefore, his initial reaction is negative when former colleague Matt Egan approaches Fade for a Homeland Security assignment. But the two soon begin an undercover operation in the Middle East. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The Fools in Town Are on Our Side RC 59357 by Ross Thomas read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Released from a Hong Kong prison, former U.S. secret agent Lucifer Dye is hired by businessman Victor Orcutt to incite unrest that will upset a small American southern town's coming elections. Introduction (2003) by Tony Hiss. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1970. The Holcroft Covenant RC 59302 by Robert Ludlum read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes (Reissue) In 1945 a stolen German fortune is left to the sons of three Nazis to raise a Fourth Reich in the 1970s. American Noel Holcroft knows nothing of the plot and is to be killed after his signature is obtained. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1978. Prince of Fire RC 59822 by Daniel Silva read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Following A Death in Vienna (RC 57796), a bomb destroys the Israeli embassy in Rome. Israeli secret agent Gabriel Allon, an art restorer, assembles a team for revenge. The bomber may also be the man responsible for the death of Allon's son. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Secret Father RC 56910 by James Carroll read by Michael Kramer 3 cassettes Germany, 1961. Three American teenagers—Michael, Rick, and Kit—venture into East Berlin, where they are detained by the secret police. Michael's father and Rick's German mother rush to rescue them. But Rick has information that will endanger everyone. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: A Splinter Cell Adventure RC 59395 by David Michaels read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Two elite operatives involved in a National Security Agency top- secret intelligence-gathering initiative were assassinated within three months. The latest victim is a Mideast expert investigating arms dealings. Agent Sam Fisher travels to Iraq to uncover terrorist connections. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004. Sports and Recreation The Cuban Prospect RC 59160 by Brian Shawver read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Dennis Birch, a washed-up, retired ballplayer turned scout, is asked to smuggle Cuban pitching prospect Ramon Diego Sagasta to America. The assignment gets larger than Birch anticipated when he confronts his own strengths, weaknesses, and cultural prejudices. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Going for the Record RC 60284 by Julie A. Swanson read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Seventeen-year-old Leah's recruitment to the Olympic developmental soccer team becomes unimportant when she learns that her father has terminal cancer. With the help of her religious family Leah realizes that relationships are more valuable than sports. Together they cope with tragedy. For senior high readers. 2004. Magic Time RC 58818 by W.P. Kinsella read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Struggling former college all-star Mike Houle accepts an offer to play for the Cornbelt League in Grand Mound, Iowa. He adjusts to small town life and even falls in love, but soon grows suspicious of his new team. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Professional RC 60300 by W.C. Heinz read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Classic boxing tale of aspiring New York City prize fighter Eddie Brown and his quest for the middleweight championship of the world. Eddie's story and those of his crusty manager, Doc, and other assorted hangers- on unfold through the eyes of sports writer Frank Hughes. 2001 foreword by Elmore Leonard. 1958. Red Zone RC 59010 by Mike Lupica read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Jack Molloy, inheritor of his father's New York Hawks in Bump and Run (RC 51970), agrees to sell the Super Bowl-winning football team to business mogul Dick Miles. Before long, Jack regrets his decision and plots to get the team back with help from a new ally, Dick's ex-wife. Strong language. 2003. St. Dale RC 60629 by Sharyn McCrumb read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Onetime stock car driver Harley Claymore leads a Dale Earnhardt memorial bus tour of the NASCAR circuit. Among the travelers are a minister with a dying boy, a young couple, and three middle-aged ladies. As the passengers bond together, prayers are answered. Some strong language. 2005. Wrestling Sturbridge RC 59372 by Rich Wallace read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette In the small town of Sturbridge, Pennsylvania, high school wrestling is a big deal. Ben, a senior, wants to become state champion, but he will have to beat out at least one of his three higher-ranked best friends to do it. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Suspense Alibi RC 60008 by Joseph Kanon read by Paul Michael 3 cassettes Venice, post-World War II. Adam Miller, former war crimes investigator in Germany, joins his widowed socialite mother at her palazzo. Claudia, Adam's new lover, suspects his mother's fiancé of Nazi collaboration. Adam investigates and uncovers many secrets and a murder. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. Alice in Jeopardy RC 59635 by Ed McBain read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Young Florida widow Alice Glendenning struggles to raise her daughter and mute son following their father's drowning. When the kids are abducted from their school, the kidnappers demand Alice's nonexistent insurance money. Bungling law enforcement agencies force Alice to act alone. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Alone RC 59791 by Lisa Gardner read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Boston. During an apparent hostage standoff, police sniper Bobby Dodge shoots Jim Gagnon, the rich son of a powerful judge, to keep Gagnon from harming his troubled wife, Catherine, and their son, Nathan. Judge Gagnon later sues Dodge for murder. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Barracuda 945 RC 59004 by Patrick Robinson read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes U.S. national security advisor Arnold Morgan squares off against Iranian- born Major Ray Kerman, who has defected from the elite British Special Air Service to lead a Middle East terrorist organization. Kerman obtains a Russian nuclear submarine and plots to target America's Alaskan oil reserves. Strong language and some violence. 2003. Blood Father RC 60754 by Peter Craig read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Seventeen-year-old runaway Lydia Carson kills her older, drug-dealing boyfriend, Jonah, rather than follow his orders to murder someone else. She heads to her estranged father, ex-con and former motorcycle gangster John Link, for protection. Together they flee the mob, the police, and Jonah's old buddies. Violence and strong language. 2005. Blood Memory RC 60044 by Greg Iles read by Lindsay Ellison 4 cassettes Cat Ferry, an alcoholic New Orleans forensic specialist, has panic attacks while investigating a serial killer. Returning to her childhood home in Natchez, Cat reexperiences long-buried memories of her father's death and of childhood sexual abuse—while she searches for a murderer. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. The Bright Forever RC 60006 by Lee Martin read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes Indiana, 1970s. A small town is shocked when nine-year-old Katie Mackey disappears on a bicycle ride to the library. The tragedy leads to the gradual revelation of personal secrets, motives, and unfortunate choices throughout the community and within the seemingly perfect Mackey family. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. Broken Prey RC 60410 by John Sandford read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Gruesome murders that mimic the crimes of the "Big Three"—serial murderers presently incarcerated— bring Lucas Davenport to investigate. The prime suspect is Charlie Pope, newly released from a Minnesota mental hospital. But the killer is too smart to be Pope. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. The Bug RC 59120 by Ellen Ullman read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes 1984. A Super Bowl ad introduces the Mac, opening doors to home computing. And bugs. Roberta, a linguist and quality assurance specialist, discovers UI-1017, an elusive computer virus that wreaks havoc on the lives of its inadvertent creators and on the Silicon Valley industry. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. By Order of the President RC 59560 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Seeking answers after an airplane hijacking in Angola, the U.S. president sends to Africa special forces major Charley Castillo, currently executive assistant to the secretary of Homeland Security. Castillo makes allies and enemies while uncovering the attackers' diabolical intentions. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2004. Cast of Shadows RC 59672 by Kevin Guilfoile read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes In an effort to understand why his teenage daughter was murdered, Dr. Davis Moore clones her killer's DNA. When baby Justin Finn is born Moore monitors his well-being for the next two decades. Meanwhile the real criminal remains at large. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. The Chairman RC 59679 by Stephen Frey read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Thirty-six-year-old Christian Gillette becomes CEO of private New York equity company Everest Capital after founder Bill Donovan dies. Gillette barely escapes death himself when the limo taking him to the cemetery explodes. Now he faces corporate sabotage and tries to survive. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Chill Factor RC 60879 by Sandra Brown read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Lilly Martin accidentally injures acquaintance Ben Tierney in a car accident during a winter storm, forcing them to seek shelter in Lilly's vacation cabin. Meanwhile her ex-husband, police chief Dutch Burton, discovers that Ben may be a serial killer. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. Countdown RC 60003 by Iris Johansen read by Bernadette Dunne 2 cassettes Jane MacGuire, adopted daughter of forensic sculptor Eve Duncan from Blind Alley (RC 58833), is the victim of an attempted kidnapping. Jane believes that someone from her past life is involved and seeks help from con man Mark Trevor. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. Dead on the Dance Floor RC 59649 by Heather Graham read by Geoffrey Centlivre 3 cassettes Miami. An apparently accidental overdose kills dancer Lara Trudeau. Lover patrolman Doug O'Casey, suspecting foul play, persuades his former-cop brother Quinn to go under cover and take dance lessons. Quinn falls for the studio manager, Shannon Mackay, who may be next. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. Deception RC 59624 by Denise Mina read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Scotland, 1998. Thirty-year-old psychiatrist Susie Harriot is convicted of murdering Andrew Gow, paroled serial killer. Her husband sifts through her papers, seeking to overturn her conviction and restore their idyllic family life—but discovers her secrets and moves inexorably to a shocking conclusion. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003. Deep Freeze RC 60039 by Lisa Jackson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Former movie star Jenna Hughes moves to Oregon to avoid fame and to provide a quieter life for her two daughters. But a psychotic fan causes unrest in their new community, women disappear, and Jenna receives threatening notes. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The Defiant Hero RC 59409 by Suzanne Brockmann read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Meg Moore, Kazbekistani embassy translator, receives a ransom demand for her daughter and grandmother from terrorists. In desperation, she turns for help to former lover, navy SEAL John Nilsson. They risk careers and lives in a dramatic rescue effort. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Detour RC 60786 by James Siegel read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Paul and Joanna Breidbart are kidnapped in Colombia where they adopted a baby. Paul must deliver cocaine to New Jersey or his family dies. In the States, Paul finds trouble and turns to his Jewish lawyer and a Russian mobster for help. Violence and strong language. 2005. Double Take RC 59114 by Brenda Joyce read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Manhattan executive Kait London receives a desperate call from her estranged twin sister, Lana, who begs Kait to impersonate her. To save Lana's life, Kait moves into Lana's Virginia estate where she meets her sister's handsome, divorce-seeking husband and her many enemies. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Drive Me Crazy RC 59763 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes African American "Driver," an ex-con and L.A. chauffeur, is trying to forget his affair with Lisa, his boss's unstable wife. Lisa pays Driver $15,000 to kill her husband, and her thugs come to collect when Driver backs out. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2004. The Exile RC 59532 by Allan Folsom read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes LAPD detective John Barron takes his emotionally disturbed sister Rebecca and moves to England under a false identity after a shootout with a serial killer. Nevertheless the murderer, Raymond Thorne, escapes custody and comes after Barron. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Face of the Assassin RC 59503 by David Lindsey read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes In projecting a face onto a mysterious skull, forensic artist Paul Bern sees a likeness to himself and learns he is reconstructing the image of his twin, a murdered CIA operative. Soon Paul is caught in a deadly terrorist plot while impersonating his brother. Violence and some strong language. 2004. Falling Awake RC 59416 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Dream analyst Isabel Wright, whose work helps solve crimes, loses her job when her boss's son takes over the company. Government agent and former dream subject Ellis Cutler recruits Isabel for his agency, where she can continue investigating cases—and fall in love. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. Fire Flight RC 59093 by John J. Nance read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Retired airtanker pilot Clark Maxwell takes to the skies to help fight wild- fires raging in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. After a deadly plane crash and a series of mysterious incidents, Maxwell suspects foul play and launches an investigation of the aging DC-6 fleet's owner. Some strong language. 2003. The Firefly RC 59548 by P.T. Deutermann read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Before the upcoming presidential inauguration, retired but reactivated secret service agent "Swamp" Morgan investigates arson at a Washington, D.C., cosmetic surgery clinic serving mysterious foreigners late at night. An unknown patient undergoing an identity change survives the fire—but disappears. Morgan fears an imminent terrorist bombing. Violence and some strong language. 2003. A Fistful of Rain RC 59005 by Greg Rucka read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Kicked out of her band for excessive drinking, guitarist "Mim" Bracca returns home and encounters a stalker. Mim's drug-dealing brother informs her that their father, jailed for killing their mother, is out, and nude photos of Mim are circulating on the Internet. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. Flashpoint RC 59515 by Suzanne Brockmann read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Dismissing memories of their passionate one night stand, computer specialist Tess Bailey and fellow agent James Nash collaborate to recover a missing laptop containing Al Qaeda secrets. Posing as married relief workers in Kazbekistan, the professionals face compromising situations. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. 4th of July: A Women's Murder Club Mystery RC 60328 by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro read by Carolyn McCormick 2 cassettes San Francisco police lieutenant Lindsay Boxer retreats to her sister's house in Half Moon Bay while fighting a charge of police brutality. But a killer is loose, and Lindsay enlists the help of the Women's Murder Club to catch him. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Hard Revolution RC 58809 by George Pelecanos read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Washington, D.C., 1968. Rookie police officer Derek Strange encounters racism and violence on the job; his brother Dennis turns to drugs and crime. The riots following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination test Derek's resolve. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. Honeymoon RC 60185 by James Patterson and Howard Roughan read by Hope Davis 2 cassettes While tracing terrorist funding, FBI agent John O'Hara accidentally stumbles across a beautiful woman diverting laundered money to the Cayman Islands. Nora Sinclair murders husbands and a fiancé to amass millions, but O'Hara is determined to stop her. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2005. Hour Game RC 59393 by David Baldacci read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Former Virginia secret service agents and now private detectives Michelle Maxwell and Sean King, from Split Second (RC 56904), attempt to solve a burglary when they are solicited to investigate another case—a series of murders that strongly resemble other infamous crimes. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Hunting Fear: Fear Trilogy, Book 1 RC 59473 by Kay Hooper read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Lucas Jordan, a member of the FBI's Special Crimes Unit of psychics, investigates a serial killer operating in Golden, North Carolina. Carnival psychic Samantha Burke, Jordan's former lover, arrives to assist in the search but becomes the next target. Violence and strong language. 2004. The Innocent RC 60873 by Harlan Coben read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Paralegal Matt Hunter, who served time for manslaughter, receives a video of his pregnant wife in a hotel with another man. Meanwhile New Jersey homicide investigator Loren Muse finds evidence tying Matt to the murder of a nun. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. The Kill Clause RC 58792 by Gregg Hurwitz read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Ex-deputy U.S. marshall Timothy Rackley joins a vigilante group after his young daughter's brutal murder and her killer's acquittal on a technicality. Members of the "Commission" have all suffered similar losses and now hunt criminals who've escaped punishment. Rackley's enthusiasm soon fades. Violence and strong language. 2003. Killing Time RC 60532 by Linda Howard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Kentucky, 2005. A time capsule buried in 1985 for opening in 2085 has been stolen. Furthermore a lawyer and others have been murdered. Chief investigator Knox Davis and Nikita Stover, a federal agent from the future, track the killer. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Last Witness RC 60004 by Jilliane Hoffman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Retribution (RC 57811), Miami assistant state attorney C.J. Townsend is horrified to find policeman Victor Chavez tortured to death. Chavez helped Townsend convict serial killer William Bantling, but additional murders point to Bantling's continued involvement. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Leaving Atlanta RC 59362 by Tayari Jones read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes An atmosphere of terror prevails among African Americans in 1979 Atlanta when children begin disappearing. Fifth graders Tasha, Rodney, and Octavia cope with danger and uncertainty as their classmates are among the missing and dead. Some strong language. Hurston/Wright Legacy. 2002. Liars and Thieves RC 59563 by Stephen Coonts read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes CIA agent Tommy Carmellini stumbles upon a massacre at a safe house. Three escape: Tommy, a beautiful translator, and Russian defector Mikhail Goncharov. Evading assassins and the FBI, Tommy locates Jake Grafton, of America (RC 53012), for help. Strong language and some violence. 2004. Liberty: A Jake Grafton Novel RC 59922 by Stephen Coonts read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes A Russian general sells four nuclear warheads to an international terror network. When the U.S. president gives Rear Admiral Jake Grafton unprecedented authority to stop the perpetrators, Grafton fights bureaucratic red tape, corrupt politicians, and the terrorists to prevent the unthinkable. Strong language and some violence. 2003. Lie Still: A Novel of Suspense RC 59423 by David Farris read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes In a small-town Arizona hospital, Dr. Malcolm Ishmail is perplexed when a thirteen-year-old asthmatic patient inexplicably dies from cardiac arrest. Lacking clues, Ishmail wonders whether his former lover—a brain surgeon he reported for incompetence— has somehow plotted revenge to wreck his career. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Life Expectancy RC 59394 by Dean Koontz read by Geoffrey Centlivre 3 cassettes As Jimmy Tock is born, his dying grandfather foretells dire events in Jimmy's future. In the same hospital, a clown murders medical staff before escaping with his own newborn son. Years later the predictions come true when the clown's son abducts Jimmy. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Life Sentences RC 60760 by Alice Blanchard read by Susan Denaker 3 cassettes Boston neurogenetics specialist Daisy Hubbard pursues cures for brain disorders. When her schizophrenic sister Anna disappears in Los Angeles, Daisy joins detective Jack Makowski in the search. While falling in love, they learn that Anna's lover is a serial killer. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. London Bridges: An Alex Cross Mystery RC 60187 by James Patterson read by Various Narrators 2 cassettes Terrorists led by "the Wolf" destroy a Nevada town and threaten to blow up bridges in London, New York, Frankfurt, and Washington unless their impossible demands are met. FBI agent Alex Cross joins the investigation when his arch nemesis "the Weasel" aids the enemy. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Metro Girl RC 59459 by Janet Evanovich read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Former stock-car driver Alexandra Barnaby leaves Baltimore to find her missing brother "Wild Bill" in Miami. NASCAR driver Sam Hooker is also looking for Bill, who stole Hooker's yacht. The two join forces to expedite the search and sparks fly. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2004. Missing Persons: An Alan Gregory Novel RC 59944 by Stephen White read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Boulder, Colorado, psychologist Alan Gregory discovers his colleague Hannah Grant dead. Meanwhile, one of Hannah's patients, a fourteen- year- old girl, disappears on Christmas Day exactly eight years after another child was murdered. Gregory commits ethical violations when some of his clients become entwined in the case. Violence and strong language. 2005. Mr. and Mrs. Smith RC 60828 by Cathy East Dubowski read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Jane and John Smith, an attractive young suburban couple bored with their six-year-old marriage, accidentally discover that they are both professional assassins hired to kill the same target. Soon they are hunting each other and enjoying it. Violence and strong language. 2005. Mr. Lucky RC 59996 by James Swain read by Paul Boehmer 2 cassettes Former cop Tony Valentine, now a casino consultant, visits North Carolina to prove that local gambler Ricky Smith is cheating. Ricky's winning streak has not abated since he escaped death in a Las Vegas hotel fire. Meanwhile Tony's son lands in a Mafia feud. Strong language and some violence. 2005. Night Fall RC 59489 by Nelson DeMille read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Antiterrorist agents John Corey and wife Kate Mayfield reopen the investigation of a Paris-bound jet's 1996 crash off the Long Island coast. They learn of an adulterous videotape made on the beach the night of the disaster and search for the couple. Violence and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2004. No Country for Old Men RC 60768 by Cormac McCarthy read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Texas welder Llewelyn Moss, hunting near the Rio Grande, stumbles upon a car full of dead men, heroin, and millions in cash. After taking the money, Moss is pursued by the drug cartel and a psychopathic killer while Sheriff Bell tries to help him. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2005. Now You See Him RC 60097 by Stella Cameron read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes New Orleans. Within hours of an icepick murder, news breaks that convict Charles Penn has escaped from prison. Bookstore owner Ellie Byron, who witnessed the crime that put Penn behind bars, fears becoming a target of retribution—and a suspect in the latest killing, too. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2004. On the Run RC 60926 by Iris Johansen read by Jennifer Van Dyck 2 cassettes Eight years ago Grace Archer ran from the mob, relocating herself and her young daughter Frankie to a rural Alabama horse farm. When Grace's cover blows, she turns to Jake Kilmer, who has already betrayed her once. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. One Shot: A Jack Reacher Novel RC 60580 by Lee Child read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Former military policeman Jack Reacher travels to Indiana to assist ex- Gulf War sniper James Barr, who's accused of randomly killing five people. When Barr is beaten into a coma in jail and suffers amnesia, he can't help his attorney Helen Rodin or Reacher. Violence and some strong language. 2005. Ordinary Heroes RC 60666 by Scott Turow read by Edward Herrman 3 cassettes After his father's death, Stewart Dubinsky discovers a packet of letters written during World War II that reveal a secret past. Further investigation uncovers details of the desperate battlefield decisions his father made that led to a court-martial and imprisonment. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. Out of the Dark RC 59086 by Sharon Sala read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Street artist Jade Cochrane is haunted by the years of abuse she endured in a cult her mother belonged to. When her father learns she has escaped, he hires PI Luke Kelly to find her. But Jade is still in danger. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Point Blank: An FBI Thriller RC 61203 by Catherine Coulter read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes Married FBI agents Savich and Sherlock search for elderly psychotic killer Moses Grace and his teenage sidekick Claudia. Meanwhile agent Ruth Warnecki discovers the body of a music student in a rural Virginia cave. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2005. The Prince of Beverly Hills: A Rick Barron Book RC 59391 by Stuart Woods read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Beverly Hills cop Rick Barron saves movie star Clete Barrow from unwanted publicity after a deadly traffic accident. This good deed lands Barron a security position at Barrow's studio. The cop squires around actors and starlets and soon gets involved with gangster Bugsy Siegel. Violence and strong language. 2004. Private Practices: An Alan Gregory Novel RC 60277 by Stephen White read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Storming into psychologist Alan Gregory's office, a gun-wielding husband shoots his wife, Claire, her divorce lawyer, and himself. Claire was slated to testify before a grand jury and when a fellow witness dies, detective Sam Purdy enlists Alan's help. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1993. The Program RC 59354 by Gregg Hurwitz read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes On his first case since his daughter's murder, marshal Tim Rackley goes undercover to retrieve a well-connected film producer's nineteen-year- old stepdaughter, Leah, from a mind-controlling cult and an insidious operation called "the program." Sequel to The Kill Clause (RC 58792). Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Pyro RC 59632 by Earl Emerson read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes An arsonist plaguing Seattle now targets lieutenant Paul Wollf. Paul and his fellow firefighters, including a female rookie, battle blazes pitting Paul against the pyromaniac who may have caused his father's death twenty-five years ago. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. Reunion RC 59706 by Sharon Sala read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Oklahoma City. Security company heir Gabriel Connor awakens from a coma hearing voices and dreaming of gruesome killings. When he learns the envisioned crimes are real, Gabriel consults psychic Laura Dane. And as they get closer, Laura grows suspicious. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1999. The Road to Armageddon RC 59243 by Larry Collins read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Disgraced CIA operative Jim Duffy is summoned back to the agency when reports surface that Iranian terrorists may have acquired Soviet nuclear weapons. Duffy's search for answers leads him to London, where he questions the beautiful widow of a recently assassinated Mideast businessman. Violence and strong language. 2003. The Rosary Girls RC 59662 by Richard Montanari read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Veteran Philadelphia cop Kevin Byrne and rookie partner Jessica Balzano investigate a serial killer who targets Catholic schoolgirls, leaving a rosary with each corpse. Byrne, who uses unorthodox methods to solve crimes, is hounded by a reporter while Jessica takes up boxing. Violence and strong language. 2005. Runway Zero-Eight RC 59882 by Arthur Hailey and John Castle read by Dan Bloom 1 cassette (Reissue) On a flight from Winnipeg to Vancouver, pilots, passengers, and crew are suddenly stricken with food poisoning. Dr. Bruno Baird and flight attendant Janet Benson attend the sick, while retired WWII fighter pilot George Spencer attempts to land the plane, although he has not flown in thirteen years. 1985. Sacred Stone: The Oregon Files RC 60631 by Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Juan Cabrillo, of Golden Buddha (RC 57099), and the Corporation, his shadowy organization of ex-military and intelligence operatives, accept a mission to recover an iridium-comprised meteorite—an ingredient for a "dirty" bomb. While terrorists plot to steal the orb, a nuclear weapon goes missing. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. The Severing Line RC 60033 by Sara Cardiff read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) New York fashion model Andrea winters in rural Vermont while recuperating from hepatitis. She reunites with her former lover, horse breeder Judson Cole, who is now engaged. Andrea's presence also complicates another relationship. It soon becomes clear that someone wants her gone—or even dead. Some violence. 1974. Sleeping Beauty RC 59505 by Phillip Margolin read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Portland, Oregon. Ashley Spencer's parents, best friend, and the school dean are murdered in separate incidents. The terror-stricken woman barely escapes and flees to Europe. Years later, on her return, she confronts still another nightmare. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2004. Smoke Screen RC 59107 by Kyle Mills read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes As his industry faces a billion-dollar lawsuit, reluctant tobacco heir Trevor Barnett, the newest spokesman, makes an outrageous move to save his company and thus becomes the target of public outrage. Meanwhile, secretly he works with anti-smoking lobbyist Anne Kimball, the object of his affections. Strong language and some violence. 2003. State of Fear RC 59336 by Michael Crichton read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Philanthropist and environmental sponsor George Morton suspects that ecoterrorists plan to create natural disasters to promote the theory of global warming. When Morton dies, his assistant Sarah Jones and attorney Peter Evans help scientist and FBI agent John Kenner stop the destruction. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2004. Superstition RC 60624 by Karen Robards read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Her TV show on the brink of disaster, Nicole Sullivan returns to Pawleys Island, South Carolina, to broadcast a story about a haunted house where three teens died. Her mother, a renowned psychic, conducts a live séance. Then more killings occur. Descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2005. Suspect RC 59810 by Michael Robotham read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Fortyish London psychologist Joseph O'Loughlin, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, stands accused of murdering former troubled patient Catherine McBride. As detective inspector Vincent Ruiz develops a case and his marriage and health deteriorate, O'Loughlin begins his own investigation. Strong language and some violence. 2005. The Thomas Berryman Number RC 60291 by James Patterson read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes (Reissue) Zebulon, Kentucky; 1974. The violent deaths of African American mayor Jimmie Horn, Tennessee trooper Martin Weesner, and madman Bert Poole— Horn's apparent assassin— prompt newspaperman Ochs Jones to investigate. Obsessed, Ochs chronicles the manhunt that eventually leads to criminal mastermind Thomas Berry- man. Strong language and some violence. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 1976. True Courage: Uncommon Heroes, Book 4 RC 60523 by Dee Henderson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes A year after teacher Caroline Lane begins dating FBI agent Luke Falcon, her sister Sharon, brother-in-law Mark (also Luke's cousin), and nine-year- old nephew are kidnapped. Racing to save them, Luke and Caroline pray that their own relationship and their families will survive the crisis. Sequel to True Honor (RC 57785). 2004. True Devotion: Uncommon Heroes, Book 1 RC 57753 by Dee Henderson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Lifeguard Kelly Jacobs fears she will die trying to rescue surfer Ryan Raines, but prays navy SEAL lieutenant Joe Baker will find them. Kelly, whose husband died during a SEAL operation, has fallen in love with Joe. But their love must wait—the man responsible for her husband's death is nearby. Prequel to True Valor (RC 57765). 2000. True Honor: Uncommon Heroes, Book 3 RC 57785 by Dee Henderson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Darcy St. James has been retired from the CIA for two years. Following September 11, she is recalled to help track down a man who knew about events planned for that day. With a bounty on her head, Darcy relies on God and navy SEAL Sam Houston to protect her. Sequel to True Valor (RC 57765). 2002. The Unsung Hero RC 59156 by Suzanne Brockmann read by Geoffrey Centlivre 3 cassettes Injured U.S. Navy SEAL Tom Paoletti glimpses a terrorist while convalescing in his Massachusetts hometown. When his superiors dismiss the danger, Tom assembles a makeshift counterterrorism team of loyal officers, elderly veterans, misfit teenagers, and childhood crush Kelly Ashton. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Valley of Bones RC 60450 by Michael Gruber read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Miami cop Tito Morales sees a Sudanese oilman plunge to his death. In the victim's hotel room, Morales and detective Jimmy Paz, of Tropic of Night (RC 55874), find a religious fanatic whose delusional confession reveals abuse, drugs, and terrorism. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Velocity RC 60001 by Dean Koontz read by Michael Hayden 2 cassettes A cryptic note left on bartender Bill Wile's windshield leads to murder. It gives him a choice: tell the police and have an elderly lady die, or don't tell the police and cause a schoolteacher's death. After a teacher is murdered, Bill finds another note. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. Vertical Coffin: A Shane Scully Novel RC 59365 by Stephen J. Cannell read by Fred Major 2 cassettes LAPD sergeant Shane Scully, from The Viking Funeral (RC 55203), stumbles into a shootout involving the sheriff's department, the ATF, and a gunman who just killed a deputy. Subsequent murders of police point to a turf battle between rival law enforcement agencies. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. The Watchmen RC 59463 by John Altman read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Psychiatrist Louis Finney is encouraged to use aggressive force to in- terrogate captured Al Qaeda spy Ali Zattout. Finney, however, harbors doubts about such methods and regrets his past government "experiments." Meanwhile a ghost-like assassin tries to penetrate Zattout's high-security cell, leaving carnage along the way. Violence and strong language. 2004. Whiteout RC 59331 by Ken Follett read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes As head of security at Stanley Oxenford's Scottish pharmaceutical firm, Antonia Gallo investigates a technician's horrifying death. Meanwhile terrorists steal a deadly virus, and the Oxenford family, stranded at home by a blizzard, discover a traitor in their midst. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2004. The Zenith Angle RC 59935 by Bruce Sterling read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes When Dr. Derek Vandeveer, a noted computer scientist, exposes global digital security weaknesses, he inadvertently closes the door on his cushy, geek life. The September 11, 2001, terrorism forces Vandeveer into a new cyberwarrior/spy role to ensure the integrity of U.S. technology and uncover a powerful unknown enemy. Some strong language. 2004. The Zero Hour RC 59874 by Joseph Finder read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Fugitive billionaire Malcolm Dyson hires convicted murderer and terrorist Henrik Baumann and breaks him out of a South African prison to bomb a major New York City bank. As Baumann orchestrates his attack, FBI agent Sarah Cahill leads the manhunt. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. War The Marine: A Novel of War from Guadalcanal to Korea RC 59170 by James Brady read by Don Hagen 3 cassettes In 1950, nearly five years after his Pacific tour of duty in WW II, U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel James T. "Oliver" Cromwell travels to Seoul as the ambassador's military attaché. He finds himself in combat again when South Korea is invaded by the North. Some strong language. 2003. Reunion RC 59024 by Michael B. Oren read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Survivors from B Company, 133rd infantry battalion's brutal Nazi onslaught reunite in 1994 at the Ardennes Forest battle site in Belgium. Recalling the six-day engagement, the veterans confront their quests for closure and redemption, the war's lingering aspects, and a fifty-year-old mystery. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. To the Last Man: A Novel of the First World War RC 59955 by Jeff Shaara read by Graeme Malcolm 5 cassettes 1917. General "Black Jack" Pershing struggles to keep his troops independent after the United States enters the global conflict. Meanwhile American pilot Raoul Lufbery and the German "Red Baron" experiment with aerial combat, and marine private Roscoe Temple endures trench warfare. Violence and strong language. 2004. War Trash RC 59844 by Ha Jin read by John Horton 2 cassettes Novel in the form of a memoir by seventy-three-year-old Yu Yuan, who, as a young Chinese soldier captured by the Americans during the Korean War, was forced to become a prison-camp interpreter. He recalls perilous life- and-death power struggles between his fellow POWs' nationalist and communist factions. Violence and strong language. 2004. Winged Escort RC 59359 by Douglas Reeman read by Fred Major 2 cassettes (Reissue) 1943. Fighter pilot Tim Rowan of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve is injured while serving on a makeshift escort carrier for an Allied convoy. After he recovers, he is sent to Australia where he falls in love with the rear admiral's wife. Some violence. 1975. Westerns The Alamosa Trail: A Ralph Compton Novel; Trail Drive Series, Book 15 RC 60500 by Robert Vaughan read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Unemployed after a deadly blizzard, the wranglers of Trailback Ranch accept infamous gunslinger Clay Allison's job offer: herd some horses from Mexico to Colorado. Trouble waits in Mexico, where the Federales mistake the cowboys for kidnappers. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Apache Ransom: A Tall Man Western RC 59906 by Clay Fisher read by John Polk 2 cassettes Ben Allison, from The Tall Men (RC 31490), promises a dying mother that he will escort her son home to his father, the governor of Texas. But Apache warriors capture the boy and demand weapons for his release. Some strong language. 1974. Appaloosa RC 60764 by Robert B. Parker read by Titus Welliver 1 cassette Appaloosa. Marshal Virgil Cole and deputy Everett Hitch convict outlaw rancher Randall Bragg of murder. Bragg escapes prison while Cole falls for beautiful but malevolent Allie. Years later Bragg returns with a presidential pardon, and Cole is torn between right and wrong. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2005. The Arizona Clan RC 59829 by Zane Grey read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Cowboy Dodge Mercer finds work on an Arizona ranch owned by the Lilleys. The close-knit family contends with debt, the ill effects of moonshine, and the antics of thieving Buck Hathaway, who is pursuing young Nan Lilley. Dodge vows to help after he himself falls in love with Nan. 1958. The Bozeman Trail: A Ralph Compton Novel; Trail Drive Series, Book 16 RC 61148 by Robert Vaughan read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1860s. During the Civil War, a motley group of young people plan a cattle drive from Texas to Dakota. Among them are James Cason; Duke Faglier, seeking to avenge his family's murder; and the Scattergood brood of four brothers and a sister, all suspected cattle thieves. Some violence. 2002. Cheyenne Challenge: The First Mountain Man, Book 5 RC 59343 by William W. Johnstone read by John Polk 2 cassettes Outlaw Ezra Pease returns to settle a score with mountain man Preacher. After escorting some missionaries to safety, Preacher rounds up old friends Beartooth, Nighthawk, and Dupre for a final showdown with Pease, whose dealings incite an Indian war. Sequel to Forty Guns West (RC 59220). Violence. 1995. The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, Volume 1 RC 59711 by Louis L'Amour read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes Thirty-five short western stories in which good triumphs over evil. In "The Gift of Cochise" Angie Lowe defends her children against Apaches and wins the respect of their leader. In "A Husband for Janey" a Texas boy arrives in California gold mining territory and helps a mother and daughter. 2003. The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, Volume 2 RC 60143 by Louis L'Amour read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes Thirty frontier tales including "More Brains than Bullets," in which Texas Ranger Chick Bowdrie must solve a murder, a bank robbery, and a frame- up. In "Trail to Pie Town" wandering cowboy Dusty Barron rescues a woman in trouble. 2004. Colter's Wife RC 59164 by Joan Johnston read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Wyoming Territory, 1875. After her husband's death, Kinyan Holloway needs a man to help manage her ranch. Refusing a proposal from bully Ritter Gordon, she marries cowboy Benjamin Colter, widowed eight years earlier by Gordon's gang. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1986. Cutthroat Gulch RC 59299 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes When sheriff Blue Smith discovers a bullet-ridden body at his favorite fishing hole, he looks for the killer. Another murder closer to home makes clear that Blue and his family are targets. Just released after years in prison, his daughter's former sweetheart, Jack Castle, wants Blue to pay for sending him there. 2003. The Dakota Trail: A Ralph Compton Novel; Trail Drive Series, Book 14 RC 60495 by Robert Vaughan read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Returning home after the Civil War, Confederate soldier Dick Hodson finds his Texas town destitute and the surviving ranches, including his family's, nearly in ruins. To save them, Dick plans a cattle drive north with a party of greenhorns. One dangerous man's fortune, however, rests on their failure. 2001. The Deadwood Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 13 RC 59042 by Ralph Compton read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Dakota Territory, 1870s. The discovery of gold in the Black Hills has in- undated the area with beef-hungry miners. Rival Montana and Wyoming outfits comprising cowboys, Indians, and high-spirited womenfolk drive their cattle through Sioux country, despite a treaty, to the boomtown where a deadly surprise awaits. 1999. Death of an Eagle RC 59095 by Kirby Jonas read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Mauled by a grizzly, sixteen-year-old José Olano's chances are slim until Robert "Gray Eagle" McAllister, an embittered outlaw, happens by. McAllister nurses the Spanish boy back to health and teaches him the secrets of mountain men. Their friendship follows José into adulthood, when he is forced to choose between loyalty and justice. 1998. The First Fast Draw RC 60697 by Louis L'Amour read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) Cullen Baker returns to his family's East Texas ranch after the Civil War wanting only to settle down, but Reconstruction soldiers, carpetbaggers, and outlaws have other ideas. When his enemies threaten him and the woman he loves, Cullen makes a stand using a new method of gunfighting— the fast draw. 1985. Folly and Glory: The Berrybender Narratives, Book 4 RC 60239 by Larry McMurtry read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes Tasmin and the Berrybender brood flee south from Santa Fe, facing hardship and death along the way. After Tasmin's husband, mountain man Jim Snow, rescues them, he avenges the murder of his Indian family. Sequel to By Sorrow's River (RC 57968). Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Forty Guns West: The First Mountain Man, Book 4 RC 59220 by William W. Johnstone read by John Polk 2 cassettes While visiting family in Ohio, the mountain man called Preacher kills an important, albeit deserving, gentleman. With a high price on his head, Preacher flees back west to the High Lonesome, towing a sick little boy and a small army of bounty hunters. Sequel to Absaroka Ambush (RC 58395). 1993. The Green River Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 12 RC 60771 by Ralph Compton read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1853. After four years of prospecting in California, Lonnie Kilgore and his companions return to Texas to purchase a herd of cattle, marry their women, and head for Utah's Green River to settle there. On the way they fend off Indians, rustlers, and, finally, Mormons occupying their land. 1999. Kansas Gambler: The Baynes Clan, Book 6 RC 60135 by John S. McCord read by John Polk 2 cassettes 1871. Rod Silvana, a dandy and cardsharp, is secretly dismayed when his father sends him to drive Texas cattle to Kansas. But rustlers Rod runs into learn that his refined appearances are deceptive because they're taking on Darnell Baynes's nephew. Sequel to Nevada Tough (RC 45602). Some violence. 1997. Mountains against the Sun: A Western Story RC 59110 by Perry Holmes read by Eric Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Utah, 1875. Frank Allard learns that deputy Tom Yeager has been murdered. Frank's determination to avenge his only friend leads him to Winona Basin, where he encounters troubled Joyce Lenifee and danger. Some violence. 1997. The Old Spanish Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 11 RC 59981 by Ralph Compton read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Santa Fe, 1862. Texas cattleman Don Webb and his cowboys arrive with their longhorn herd but discover that the buyer is dead. With few options and trailed by vengeful outlaws, they begin a drive west to gold-fevered California across mountains, desert, and hostile Indian territory. 1998. On the Night Plain RC 57072 by J. Robert Lennon read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Grant Person abandoned the family ranch after WWII. But when his mother died three years later, he returned home to rebuild his life. Family loyalty and brotherly love are tested when his only remaining brother brings home a new mistress. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Oregon Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 9 RC 59823 by Ralph Compton read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Independence, Missouri; 1843. After selling only half the herd, Lou Spencer, Waco Tilden, and some fellow Texans join a wagon train to drive the remaining cattle to Oregon. A brutish wagon boss and outlaws after a pioneer's hidden gold aggravate the dangerous journey. Some strong language. 1994. Painted Ponies RC 59043 by Alan LeMay read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes In 1878, Slide Morgan learns that Abner Cade, brother of the man he killed in self-defense, has placed a price on his head. Morgan hides out among the Cheyenne Indians until their rebellion against the whites ends. He then resumes his feud with the Cades. 1927. Preacher and the Mountain Caesar: The First Mountain Man, Book 6 RC 59567 by William W. Johnstone read by John Polk 2 cassettes Mountain man Preacher encounters a strange army of fanatics calling themselves "citizens" of Nova Roma (New Rome), who intend to conquer the territory. They capture Preacher and his friend, Philadelphia Braddock, and make them train as gladiators. Sequel to Cheyenne Challenge (RC 59343). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Preacher's Justice: The First Mountain Man, Book 10 RC 59726 by William W. Johnstone read by John Polk 2 cassettes Facing fraud charges, Philadelphia banker Theodore Epson arranges to kill his St. Louis accuser, brothel owner Jennie, the only woman mountain man Preacher ever loved. When Preacher finds out, he seeks justice. Sequel to Preacher's Peace (RC 57088). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. The Revenant RC 59088 by Michael Punke read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Missouri River tributaries, 1823. When a trapper is mauled by a grizzly, he is left behind with two volunteers who soon abandon him. Deserted, defenseless, and enraged, he vows to survive —and exact his revenge. Based on the real life of fur trapper Hugh Glass. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Santa Fe Trail: Trail Drive Series, Book 10 RC 59852 by Ralph Compton read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Missouri, 1869. With the cattle market flooded and no grazing land, trail boss "Woody" Miles, Gavin McCord, and other cowboys accept an offer to drive their longhorns to Englishman Gladstone Pitkin's New Mexico ranch. In tow are Pitkin's lovely daughters and a hapless gambler with a dangerous past. Some violence. 1997. Shane RC 60163 by Jack Schaefer read by John Polk 1 cassette (Reissue) Wyoming territory, 1889. A mysterious stranger named Shane rides into the Starretts' ranch and learns of trouble between cattle baron Fletcher and the homesteaders. Shane decides to stay and help the family keep their stake. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1949. Sixteen in Nome RC 59106 by Max Brand read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Joe May arrives in Nome, Alaska, hoping to claim some land. He is down on his luck until he rescues Alexander the Great, a husky belonging to Hugh Massey. Expecting a reward, Joe instead becomes the bait Massey needs to lure foe Arnold Calmont into a deadly trap. 1930. Sun Dance: Skye's West RC 59833 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Oregon Trail. A band of Lakota Sioux attack New Yorker Cornelius Brann and his family, kidnapping eighteen- year-old Hester. When the army won't help, Con turns to Barnaby Skye, who risks his life by infiltrating the natives' ritual Sun Dance. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1992. Texas Vendetta: Texas Rangers, Book 5 RC 59514 by Elmer Kelton read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Ranger privates Andy Pickard and Farley Brackett deliver prisoner Jayce Landon to southeast Texas to stand trial for Ned Hopper's murder. The killing has reignited a longstanding feud between the two families, catching Andy and Farley dangerously in the middle. Sequel to Ranger's Trail (RC 56377). 2004. Timber Line RC 59151 by Max Brand read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Collection of three stories by celebrated western author Max Brand features his first, "Above the Law," which appeared in 1918, and includes "One Man Posse" (1934). In "Timber Line" (1923), a newcomer taking refuge from a fierce winter storm is mistakenly identified as a vengeful outlaw. 1999. Time of the Wolves: Western Stories RC 58845 by Marcia Muller read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Ten short stories set in the West. In the title piece, which won the Spur Award, Alma fights for survival against wolves and discovers strength through fear. In "Sisters" Lydia befriends Curious Cat, forming a bond based on loneliness. In "The Lost Coast" Sharon McCone investigates a murder. 2003. The Violent Land RC 60244 by Wayne D. Overholser read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes (Reissue) To help support his struggling family, eighteen-year-old Daniel Nathan finds work with mighty Oregon cattle boss Jim Perrin. But as time passes, Dan finds his loyalties divided between his land-hungry employer and the settlers who are losing their spreads. 1954. Wind River: Skye's West RC 59982 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Frustrated with their husband's melancholy, Barnaby Skye's wives return to their tribes. Skye guides Indian Bureau officials planning a peace conference, but his horse kills a corporal. Skye must choose between duty, the steed's life—and maybe his own. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1993. The Wolf and the Buffalo: Texas Traditions RC 58986 by Elmer Kelton read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes West Texas, post-Civil War. Released from slavery, Gideon Ledbetter joins the U.S. Cavalry. He clashes with Gray Horse, a Comanche warrior struggling to preserve his tribe's culture against the encroaching settlers. Some strong language. 1980.