Cassette Books 2000 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicappped Washington 2000 Fiction Adventure Ahmed's Revenge RC 47018 by Richard Wiley read by Connie Crawford 2 cassettes Julius Grant survives mauling by a lion and a gunshot wound only to be murdered in his hospital room. While figuring out why, his wife, Nora, discovers that he was smuggling ivory. Nora must deal with her husband's deception, her father's deteriorating mental faculties, and the Kenyan ivory smugglers who want a box buried on her coffee farm. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1998. Armageddon Summer RC 48366 by Jane Yolen and Bruce Coville read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Marina and Jed both have parents who belong to a religious cult. When the congregation is led to a mountaintop to wait for the violent end of the world, the two teenagers go along. Once there, they have to question their own beliefs. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Bahamas Blue: A Tiller Galloway Thriller RC 46795 by David Poyer read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In this sequel to Hatteras Blue (RC 46794), Tiller Galloway and his partner Shad Aydlett now have a legitimate business and a new boat. And when a drug kingpin wants Tiller's help in salvaging cargo off a freighter in the Caribbean, he refuses. But he has to rethink his refusal when his business burns and his boat sinks. Some strong language and some violence. 1991. Beat to Quarters RC 46120 by C.S. Forester read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes June 1808. Captain Hornblower and his men are aboard the HMS Lydia off the coast of Nicaragua. He has been given several orders to carry out or face a court martial. One of his tasks is to find a water route across Central America, and as a result, he is transporting Lady Wellesley to Panama. Sequel to Hornblower and the Atropos (RC 46119). 1938. Beyond the Great Snow Mountains RC 48032 by Louis L'Amour read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Ten stories of adventure, crime, and sports, written in the 1940s and 1950s. In the title piece, American Anna Doone survives a small-plane crash in remote China, marries a tribal leader, and after his death faces a dilemma--whether to flee, taking her fourteen-year-old son (the tribe's designated leader) with her. 1999. Birds of Prey RC 48319 by Wilbur Smith read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal are sailing around the tip of South Africa aboard the pirate ship Lady Edwina. They are sanctioned by King Charles II to capture ships of the Dutch East India Company and begin by taking The Resolution. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Cordelia Underwood: Or the Marvelous Beginnings of the Moosepath League RC 48332 by Van Reid read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Portland, Maine; July 1896. Inspired by a rumor, Cordelia Underwood, twenty-three, searches for buried treasure on land she inherits. When she is betrayed, she receives help from various sources including a group who call themselves the Moosepath League and two young men with romantic intentions. 1998. Dreaming Southern RC 47967 by Linda Bruckheimer read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes In the 1950s Lila Mae Wooten, dubbed "queen of dramatic rigamaroles" by her daughter, heads out from Kentucky toward California with her four children. She drives a 1953 Packard towing a trailer, picks up a Native American and her teenage son, and has adventures along the way. Bestseller 1999. Dust: A Novel of Hawaii RC 47784 by Armine Von Tempski read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes In the early twentieth century, investor Albert Feveral offers his employee, Saxon Kingsley, a chance to reclaim an abandoned Hawaiian island. Twenty-three-year-old Kingsley leaps at the adventure even though it means working hard against the elements and risking the wrath of opium smugglers who use the island for illicit purposes. 1928. Flying Colours RC 46122 by C.S. Forester read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes In this sequel to Ship of the Line (RC 46121), Captain Hornblower, having surrendered his ship, finds himself in a French prison facing possible execution. If he manages to escape, he still must deal with a court martial in England. 1938. Hatteras Blue: A Tiller Galloway Thriller RC 46794 by David Poyer read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Tiller Galloway runs a salvage business off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina--where a U-boat went down in 1945. Richard Keyes, interested in the discovery of bodies from that boat, hires Galloway to help him do "historical research." But Galloway soon finds himself in dangerous waters. Prequel to Bahamas Blue (RC 46795). Some violence and some strong language. 1989. Hornblower and the Atropos RC 46119 by C.S. Forester read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes After riding through the Cotswolds with his family on a canal boat, Hornblower heads to London and takes command of the Atropos, the flagship for Lord Nelson's funeral procession. Hornblower then travels to the Mediterranean to recover lost treasures and challenge a Spanish ship more than twice the size of the Atropos. Sequel to Hornblower and the Hotspur (RC 46118). 1953. The Hundred Days: The Aubrey-Maturin Novels RC 47466 by Patrick O'Brian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Napoleon, now converted to Islam, has escaped from Elba and is again building up his troops. He hopes to receive aid from the Muslims--if a gold shipment reaches them in time. Commodore Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin are called in to intercept the gold shipment and prevent a Napoleonic victory. Sequel to The Yellow Admiral (RC 42910). Bestseller 1998. A King's Commander: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure RC 47586 by Dewey Lambdin read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Sequel to HMS Cockerel (RC 42577). In 1794 Commander Alan Lewrie sails HMS Jester into the Mediterranean to join the blockade of French ships. After a series of hostile actions, Lewrie is matched with his archenemy Choundas in a deadly duel, which only one of the men survives. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. The King's Commission: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure RC 47087 by Dewey Lambdin read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Alan Lewrie proves himself in battle against the French in the Caribbean. Promoted to lieutenant and commissioned to be the first officer on the Shrike, the rogue British sailor settles into a promising career at sea. His romantic exploits on land are another matter. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Leaving Earth RC 47736 by Helen Humphreys read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Describes how pilots Grace O'Gorman and Willa Briggs, in 1933, flew a biplane and tried to stay aloft circling Toronto harbor twenty-five days. Depicts the experience of flying in an open cockpit and the bond the women formed while testing their emotional and physical limits. 1997. Lord Hornblower RC 46123 by C.S. Forester read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) The Hornblower saga continues as the intrepid commodore becomes a peer of the realm by quelling a mutiny and concluding his private war with Napoleon. Incidentally, he rekindles his romance with the lovely French Marie. Sequel to Commodore Hornblower (RC 26916). 1946. Raise the Titanic! RC 48575 by Clive Cussler read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes (Reissue) To ensure America's security, it becomes essential to obtain the rare element byzanium, which lies in the hold of the sunken Titanic. Dirk Pitt, jack-of-all-trades, attempts to raise the ship, but a hurricane and Russian spies complicate his mission. Strong language. 1976. The Reef RC 47497 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes The Lassiters have been diving for buried treasure in the Caribbean for forty years; the Beaumonts are new to the game. Both are looking for Angelique's Curse--a beautiful necklace, said to bring harm to whoever finds it. Their joint search brings romance--and the shadow of danger. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Rough Waters RC 47054 by S.L. Rottman read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes After their parents die in a car crash, Scott, fifteen, and Gregg, seventeen, are shocked to learn their guardian is an unknown uncle who doesn't seem thrilled to get them. The boys move to his small Colorado town where they are immediately immersed in their young uncle's white-water- rafting business. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Second Mate RC 46680 by Philip McCutchan read by John Lescault 2 cassettes This sequel to Apprentice to the Sea (RC 41979) is set in the early 1900s. Aboard the steam liner Orvega, second mate Tom Chatto faces the daunting challenge of navigating Cape Horn, a task complicated by the risk of colliding with a foundering windjammer. 1995. Ship of the Line RC 46121 by C.S. Forester read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes May 1810. Horatio Hornblower is now in command of his first ship, the HMS Sutherland, but he has one major problem--the crew is short by about 250 men. He hires all who are willing and has them trained well enough to stage five solo raids against the French army and navy along the coast of Spain. Sequel to Beat to Quarters (RC 46120). 1938. Tarzan: The Lost Adventure RC 48372 by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Joe R. Lansdale read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Professor of anthropology Eugene Hanson and his daughter Jean are on a photographic expedition looking for the lost city of Ur when deserters from the foreign legion rob them of their supplies. With Tarzan's assistance, their mission can continue. Burroughs's outline for this adventure was completed by Lansdale. 1995. The Thief RC 47183 by Megan Whalen Turner read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Gen, who boasts he can steal anything, is in the king's prison. He is offered a chance of freedom by joining the king's scholar in trying to recover the legendary Hamiathes's Gift Stone. Gen accepts the offer but endures many psychological and physical dangers. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Honor Book 1997. 1996. The Voyage of the Narwhal RC 47593 by Andrea Barrett read by Fred Major 3 cassettes A nautical adventure of personal and scientific discovery blends elements of historical expeditions with fictional characters. In 1855 Erasmus Darwin Wells, a naturalist, accompanies his sister's fianc‚, Zechariah Voorhees, on an Arctic voyage--ostensibly to trace the Franklin explorers who vanished years ago. But Zeke's ambitions go beyond that, and his crew has to fight for its own survival. 1998. Blindness and Physical Handicaps A Different Life RC 47924 by Lois Keith read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Libby Starling is a typical fifteen-year-old--worried about friends, exams, and boys--until she becomes seriously ill. With a supportive family, Libby eventually accepts her inability to walk. She becomes involved in her rehabilitation, socializes with friends, and goes on her first date. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Honk and Holler Opening Soon RC 48105 by Billie Letts read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Caney Paxton, a Vietnam vet who has lost the use of his legs, runs a small roadside cafe in Sequoyah, Oklahoma. The regulars at the Honk and Holler are surprised when Caney hires first a Native American waitress and later a Vietnamese cook. The two newcomers soon bring life to the cafe's humdrum routine. 1998. Hope Mountain RC 48225 by Jon Land read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette Jen feels guilty that a traffic accident led to the loss of her teenage brother's leg. At an adaptive ski school, they meet instructor Jamie Brooks, who was a champion until an injury sidelined his career. Matt learns quickly and challenges Jamie to ski a dangerous trail. Some strong language. 1998. Petey RC 47984 by Ben Mikaelsen read by Randy Wieck 1 cassette In 1920 Petey Roy Corbin is born with cerebral palsy but misdiagnosed as retarded and abandoned in an insane asylum. Although neglected, over the years Petey makes a few friends. As an elderly man in a nursing home, Petey befriends teenager Trevor Ladd, who makes life more enjoyable. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Classics Alice Adams RC 47570 by Booth Tarkington read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Alice, a socially ambitious girl from a midwestern lower- middle-class family, hopes to find a rich husband. She makes up stories that lead her family to suffer scandals and push her further from her goal. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1922. 1921. Brave New World RC 47108 by Aldous Huxley read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes (Reissue) A satire set in a future technocratic society in which people are rigidly classified by the state and kept happy by a government-administered drug. When two bureaucrats, Lenina and Bernard, travel to a "savage" reservation, they "rescue" a woman and her adult son, abandoned long ago, and return them to civilization. For senior high and older readers. 1946. Catch-22 RC 48063 by Joseph Heller read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes (Reissue) Bombardier Yossarian desperately tries to stay alive during World War II. Military rules make it impossible for anyone to achieve the combat quota necessary to quit flying. Yossarian and his buddies concoct ways to avoid the ridiculous orders of their officers. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1955. Dom Casmurro RC 47812 by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes A middle-aged Brazilian lawyer of difficult disposition reflects on his youth when he suspects the two people he cares for most--his wife and his best friend--of betraying him. First published in 1899. 1997. Drums along the Mohawk RC 47009 by Walter D. Edmonds read by Norm Thibeault 4 cassettes (Reissue) 1776. Newlyweds Lana and Gilbert Martin are farmers in New York's Mohawk Valley. When the Revolutionary War starts, some of their neighbors flee to Canada while others join the militia. As the Indian and British attacks continue, the residents must defend themselves while the new government confiscates their food for the soldiers. 1936. The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe RC 48953 by Daniel Defoe read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes After the death of his wife, Crusoe and his man, Friday, set sail from London to return to his beloved island. This 1719 sequel to Robinson Crusoe (RC 27138) contains an introduction and editorial notes by Joe Wheeler for Tyndale House Publishers. 1999. The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings RC 47486 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Palmer 4 cassettes (Reissue) As the Ring cycle begins, Frodo, a home-loving hobbit, inherits the magic ring that his Uncle Bilbo brought back from his adventures in The Hobbit (RC 11497). To protect the ring from the powers of darkness, Frodo must make a long, dangerous journey. Prequel to The Two Towers (RC 47487). 1954. The Invisible Man RC 47064 by H.G. Wells read by David Cutler 2 cassettes (Reissue) Classic story about the scientist Griffin, who discovers a process that makes him invisible. At first he is euphoric about the wild and wonderful things his invisibility allows him to do, but he soon wishes he could change back. First published in 1897. 1996. Journey to the Centre of the Earth RC 47617 by Jules Verne read by Fred Major 2 cassettes (Reissue) Intrigued by an old parchment indicating a secret passage to the center of the earth via a volcano, three men elect to explore the route, though it may mean death. 1864. Lord of the Flies RC 48388 by William Golding read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes (Reissue) With horrifying implications, a group of English boys are wrecked on a desert island and have to establish their own system of government. For senior high and older readers. 1954. O Pioneers! RC 47646 by Willa Cather read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes (Reissue) Hanover, Nebraska. Since her Swedish father's early death, Alexandra Bergson has been in charge of the homestead as well as her younger brothers. Their fortunes rise and fall with the weather and the crops. Under Alexandra's guidance, the family eventually prospers. In middle age, when her old flame, Carl Linstrum, returns to Hanover, Alexandra has a chance for personal happiness. For senior high and older readers. 1913. Pelle the Conqueror: Volume 2, Apprenticeship RC 46672 by Martin Andersen Nexo read by George Holmes 2 cassettes In this Danish classic, sequel to Pelle the Conqueror: Volume 1, Childhood (RC 33640), fifteen-year-old Pelle decides to leave the poverty of farm life for town. As his agrarian community is becoming industrialized, Pelle struggles to fit into the narrow social confines of his new life while working as a shoemaker's apprentice. 1991. The Pickwick Papers RC 47884 by Charles Dickens read by George Holmes 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) First published in installments from 1836 to 1837, this classic features Samuel Pickwick, general chairman of the Pickwick Club, and three other members who constitute a corresponding society in order to report their journeys, adventures, and observation of character and manners. 1837. Sanctuary RC 49007 by William Faulkner read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes (Reissue) Mississippi lawyer Horace Benbow becomes involved with young coed Temple Drake, who is then brutally raped. The investigation reveals human evil amidst poor white moonshiners, half-wits, and prostitutes. First published in 1931; contains 1985 changes made by Noel Polk based on the author's notes. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1931. The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings RC 47487 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Palmer 3 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Fellowship of the Ring (RC 47486), the now-separated companions of the Ring meet Saruman the wizard, cross the Dead Marshes, and prepare for the Great War in which the power of the Ring will be undone. 1954. Contemporary Byrne RC 48194 by Anthony Burgess read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Novel in verse written just before Burgess died in 1993. Irish artist Michael Byrne struggles for fame in the 1930s, moving from country to country and siring children as he goes. He composes an opera while the Nazi menace rises. Several of his offspring complete the tale. Some strong language. 1995. Glamorama RC 47871 by Bret Easton Ellis read by Norm Thibeault 4 cassettes Satire on the emptiness of contemporary culture. Victor Ward, a model who is part of New York's "in" crowd, plans to open a trendy nightclub. But Victor's partners pull out when his image appears in inappropriate photos. Almost immediately, he is involved in more unsavory business. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard RC 47434 by Kiran Desai read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes A twenty-year-old fired postal worker in India opts for a simpler way of life and takes up residence in a tree. Sampath is followed by members of his family, who refuse to abandon him, and by villagers who flock to him for wisdom, which they do not realize he has gained from reading their mail. Soon he is even joined by a band of monkeys, and the orchard is no longer a quiet retreat. 1998. The Journal of Antonio Montoya RC 47520 by Rick Collignon read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette When Ramona is leaving the funeral of her brother and his wife, the wife sits up in the casket to request that Ramona rear their seven-year-old son Jose. Other deceased relatives visit Ramona and bring her the 1924 journal of another ancestor. The living and the dead intermingle in Ramona's life as she tries to figure out what is happening. 1996. The Notebooks of Don Rigoberto RC 47771 by Mario Vargas Llosa read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Alfonso schemes to reunite his father, Don Rigoberto, and his stepmother, Lucrecia, despite the fact that he had orchestrated their earlier breakup. Throughout these machinations, all three indulge their erotic fantasies about each other. Don Rigoberto records his imaginary exploits in a revealing testimonial to the psychology of love and desire. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Written on the Body RC 47283 by Jeanette Winterson read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette After a series of failed relationships, the protagonist, unnamed and unidentified by gender, falls in love with Louise, a married woman. Their romantic interlude is interrupted when they learn Louise has cancer. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992. You Don't Love Yourself RC 48579 by Nathalie Sarraute read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette An introspective dialog on the themes of self-love and self- hatred. Discusses the process of self-reflection and numerous aspects of identity that help form the composite "I." Explores differences between someone who loves himself as a matter of course and the person who must resolve conflicting feelings. 1990. The Zigzag Kid RC 47222 by David Grossman read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes A week before his bar mitzvah, Nonny Feuerberg is on a train to Haifa--leaving behind his policeman father with Gabriella, a.k.a. Gabi, his father's longtime companion. Once underway, Nonny discovers a letter from his father and Gabi encouraging him to make this journey into an "incredible, hair-raising adventure," and then he is kidnapped. 1994. Family Bucking the Sun RC 46175 by Ivan Doig read by Michael Kramer 4 cassettes A depression-era family story about the problems of building the Fort Peck Dam in Montana. The construction project provides employment for the Duff family, but the parents' farm will be flooded. The desperation of the times leads members of the Duff clan to conflicts, infidelity, and even murder. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. The Carringtons of Helston RC 48907 by Malcolm Macdonald read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes In 1914 American John Carrington returns to his ancestral home in Cornwall with his young adult children, Leah and William, to refurbish the family estate. They also unknowingly walk into an old feud with the neighboring Liddicoats. Soon, however, all three find love in the most unlikely places. 1997. Cavedweller RC 48959 by Dorothy Allison read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Years ago Randall Pritchard helped Delia Byrd flee from an abusive husband in Georgia. Now Pritchard is dead, so Delia takes her child, Cissy, and returns to claim the two daughters she left behind, Amanda and Dede. But Delia isn't prepared for the bargain she'll have to make. Some strong language. 1998. Children's Children RC 42895 by Maisie Mosco read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes This sequel to Scattered Seed (RC 42894) finds the prosperous Sandberg and Moritz families in 1956 England. As members of their new generation embrace the ambitions and radical notions of the times, they risk losing touch with their traditions. Sarah, the family matriarch, provides the guidance needed to see them through. 1981. Daughter of Fortune RC 48869 by Isabel Allende read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes In 1849 Eliza Sommers follows her fianc‚ to California, where he has gone in search of gold. Her experiences in the harsh land gripped by gold fever transform her into an exceptional woman. She is befriended by a Chinese doctor who teaches her about the human condition. 1999. A Distant Hero RC 47469 by Emma Drummond read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Continuing the saga of the Ashleigh family begun in A Question of Honour (RC 36296), General Sir Gilliard Ashleigh is disappointed by his various grandchildren. Although Vere went into army service, he remained an artist as well. Valentine created a scandal and joined the cavalry under an assumed name. The granddaughters are no better with commoners as husbands. Sir Ashleigh must decide who will inherit his estate. 1994. Eccentric Neighborhoods RC 47931 by Rosario Ferr‚ read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Three generations of love-hate relationships between the Santillanas and the Vernets, viewed by young Elvira Vernet in 1940s and 1950s Puerto Rico. Her mother, a Santillana, was part of the privileged landed gentry, while her paternal relatives, the Vernets, were politically ambitious farmers struggling for social acceptance. 1998. Edge RC 47207 by Michael Cadnum read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Zach Madison is a high school dropout. His parents' divorce and his best friend's move to Seattle cause an anger in Zach that he can't control. After his father is paralyzed by a shooting, Zach rushes to his side. When the shooter later gets off, Zach heads home to get his gun. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The End of Summer RC 48956 by Rosamunde Pilcher read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Twenty-one-year-old Jane Marsh returns to her grandmother's house in Scotland after seven vagabond years in America with her father. Once home, she becomes reacquainted with her cousin, Sinclair, and discovers some unsavory family secrets. 1971. Finders Keepers RC 47416 by Fern Michaels read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Atlanta, 1957. Grieving over her own children's deaths, wealthy, unbalanced Thea Roland kidnaps a toddler. With her husband's guilt-ridden help, Thea raises the child as her daughter, calling her Jessie. As an adult, the privileged but unhappy Jessie finally learns the truth. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. From Sea to Shining Sea RC 47603 by James Alexander Thom read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes in 2 containers Saga of the Clark family of colonial Virginia as they help explore and settle the new frontier. Several sons fight in the Revolutionary War. The Clarks eventually move west to the wilderness of Kentucky. One son, William, joins Meriwether Lewis in his survey of the continent to the Pacific Ocean on behalf of the new U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson. 1984. The Ghost of Hannah Mendes RC 47459 by Naomi Ragen read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Seventy-four-year-old wealthy widow Catherine da Costa is dying. Her family has drifted away from its Jewish faith and Sephardic heritage. Hoping to increase her two granddaughters' appreciation of their lineage, she sends them to Europe to locate documents belonging to a sixteenth- century ancestor, Hannah Mendes, who saved fellow Jews from the Inquisition. 1998. I've Been to London RC 48932 by Temple Bailey read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Peg Pierce, beautiful and impetuous, has just returned from a trip to London where she had hoped to become known as a dancer. On the return trip aboard ship, she falls in love with Gerry Mitchell. In the meantime, her sister Pam finds herself developing an attraction to their neighbor Fergus MacHugh. 1937. Inner Harbor: Quinn Brothers Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 47824 by Nora Roberts read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Quinn brothers Ethan, Cameron, and Phillip continue trying to officially adopt Seth, the young boy their father brought into the family. They also want to prove their father did not commit suicide. Dr. Sybill Griffin's arrival complicates their efforts. Sequel to Rising Tides (RC 46842). Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Matters of Chance RC 47981 by Jeannette Haien read by John Polk 4 cassettes Ohio, 1937. Morgan Shurtliff falls in love with Maud Leigh the first time he sees her. The only unhappiness in their marriage is Maud's infertility. They consult Zenobia Sly, who locates twin girls for them to adopt. Throughout Morgan's military service and legal practice, he keeps Miss Sly informed about the children. 1997. My Heart Laid Bare RC 46575 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 5 cassettes Abraham Licht arrives in the village of Muirkirk, New York, in 1891 with his curious family in tow. A con artist, Abraham disappears for months at a time. Growing up, the children of different mothers learn their father's tricks and manufacture their own scams and schemes, including murder. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. An Ocean Apart RC 48302 by Robin Pilcher read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes When David Corstorphine's wife dies, he is unable to cope with his life, his children, or the family-owned company. He retreats to his ancestral home in Scotland and spends his days gardening. But a forced trip to America brings him new hope. Some strong language. 1999. An Ocean in Iowa RC 47261 by Peter Hedges read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Iowa, 1969. Scotty Ocean thought being seven years old was the best thing that ever happened to him. But later that year his alcoholic mother decides to leave the family. Scotty does everything he can to get her back, while he tries to decide whether to stay seven forever. 1998. Olivia RC 47915 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Olivia Logan has always been the more responsible one; younger sister Belinda is flighty and flirtatious. It is Olivia who takes over one night when Belinda gives birth to a premature baby. And it is that terrible event that affects the Logan family for years to come. Bestseller 1999. Other People's Children RC 48532 by Joanna Trollope read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes When Josie Carver, mother of eight-year-old Rufus, marries Matthew Mitchell, she knows he has three contentious children; she just doesn't expect to have to live with them when their unstable mother can't manage. Meanwhile Rufus's father, Tom, falls in love with Elizabeth, but his adult daughter won't share him with another. Bestseller 1998. Out of the Ashes RC 42896 by Maisie Mosco read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes The Sandberg family saga continues after Children's Children (RC 42895). Established author Marianne gently assumes the role of matriarch to the third generation of the Jewish family in England. In the 1980s, family traditions and closeness are tested by neo-Nazism, intermarriage, and the modern world. 1989. The Plum Thicket RC 48128 by Janice Holt Giles read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) A grandmother returns to the dusty Arkansas town where she spent her most unforgettable summer with her own grandparents in the early 1900s. At age eight, with acute perception but little understanding, she became a central character in a tense drama involving her aunt, her grandmother, a young doctor, and a housemaid. 1954. Rabbit Boss RC 47343 by Thomas Sanchez read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes (Reissue) Underscores the plight of the American Indian by tracing four generations of a Native American family in the California Sierras. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1973. Red, White, and Blue RC 47040 by Susan Isaacs read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes At the turn of the century, two immigrants new to America marry and start a family. Generations later, two of their great-great-grandchildren--FBI agent Charlie and journalist Lauren--meet and fall in love while investigating a hate bombing in Wyoming. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. A Searching Heart: A Prairie Legacy, Volume 2 RC 47433 by Janette Oke read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes High school senior Virginia Simpson draws on all her faith as she deals with her sister's difficult pregnancy, decides to remain home instead of leaving for college, and comes to grips with the loss of her longtime boyfriend. Then her friend is involved in a near-fatal auto accident. Sequel to The Tender Years (RC 47432). 1998. A Sudden Change of Heart RC 48033 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Laura Valiant and Claire Benson have remained steadfast friends since childhood and throughout their adult lives. Claire's world is centered around her lovely daughter, Natasha, and Laura's around her interest in art. Yet their two worlds merge when Claire falls ill and is told she has only a short time to live. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Summer at Gaglow RC 47793 by Esther Freud read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Three young Belgard sisters in Germany witness the decline of their family's fortunes during World War I. In alternating chapters, a great-granddaughter struggles to understand the lives of the Belgards and their offspring as she awaits the birth of her first child in 1990s London. Some strong language. 1997. The Tender Years: A Prairie Legacy, Volume 1 RC 47432 by Janette Oke read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Following Oke's Love Comes Softly series, Virginia is now a teenager, trying to make her own decisions. Her new friend, Jenny, encourages her to have more fun. But when a classmate ends up dead after a group escapade, Virginia begins to question Jenny's values. Prequel to A Searching Heart (RC 47433). 1997. The Voice on the Radio RC 47855 by Caroline B. Cooney read by June Carter 1 cassette In this sequel to Whatever Happened to Janie? (RC 38978), Janie's boyfriend, Reeve, becomes a campus radio disc jockey in Boston. In a moment of weakness, he broadcasts the story of her kidnapping. Old wounds reopen when Janie and her family learn of his betrayal. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. What Girls Learn RC 46944 by Karin Cook read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Sisters Tilden and Elizabeth are used to their beautiful, romantic mother, Frances, moving them around Atlanta. When the girls are eleven and twelve, however, Frances relocates the family to her fiance's Long Island home. The siblings, especially Tilden, have a hard time adjusting to life in a strange place. Then Frances is diagnosed with cancer. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. While I Was Gone RC 47671 by Sue Miller read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Veterinarian Jo Becker is happy with her second husband and devoted to their three daughters. But after years of marriage, she feels a sense of dissatisfaction creeping into her life. When a sick dog belonging to an old housemate, Eli Mayhew, is brought to her office, painful memories surface. Strong language. Bestseller 1999. Fantasy The Book of Lost Tales: The History of Middle-Earth, Part 2 RC 48494 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by John Horton 3 cassettes Versions of six legends and myths invented by Tolkien as background for his early writing and reworked for later publications. His son has edited the manuscripts and added commentary. Sequel to The Book of Lost Tales, Part 1 (RC 20827). 1984. The Book of Night with Moon RC 47393 by Diane Duane read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes In this feline universe, the cat civilization has its own language, Ailurin, and its unique codes of conduct. A team composed of Rhiow--a black female, Saash--a tortoiseshell, and Urruah--a young tabby tomcat, is assigned to patrol Grand Central Station. Maintaining order in the magical gateways leads the cats into confrontations with their adversaries. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Court Duel: The Crown and Court Duet, Book 2 RC 47241 by Sherwood Smith read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Now that King Galdran has been defeated, Count Branaric has become part of the royal court. His sister Countess Meliara prefers to stay at their castle and return it to its former glory. Meliara will eventually go to court, and there she will find herself in a different kind of battle. Sequel to Crown Duel (RC 47240). For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Crown Duel: The Crown and Court Duet, Book 1 RC 47240 by Sherwood Smith read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Siblings Count Branaric and Countess Meliara promise their dying father they will defend their country from the evil ruler Galdran and keep the covenant they have with the mysterious Hill Folk. But this means war, and the country is ill equipped for such an undertaking. Prequel to Court Duel (RC 47241). For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Dark Lord of Derkholm RC 48321 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes For forty years Mr. Chesney, supported by a demon, has imposed his tour groups ("pilgrim parties") on the worn-out kings, dragons, elves, and farmers of the community. This year an unusual wizard, Derk, becomes the Dark Lord and involves his whole family--even the griffins--in stopping Mr. Chesney. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Days of Air and Darkness: A Novel of the Westlands RC 48536 by Katharine Kerr read by Fred Major 3 cassettes It is up to Jill to prevent the goddess Alshandra from harming the human mother of a soon-to-be-born child in the city of Cengarn. Rhodry hopes to help by using the legendary dragon Arzosah. Sequel to Days of Blood and Fire (RC 39217). Some violence. 1994. Deryni Magic: A Grimoire RC 46574 by Katherine Kurtz read by John Polk 3 cassettes In this companion book to her Deryni novels, Kurtz presents a collection of spells and recipes, ritual procedures, and magical instructions used by the healers in the novels. 1990. The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye: Five Fairy Stories RC 46789 by A.S. Byatt read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Four short stories and a novella presented in the guise of fairy tales with a twentieth-century slant. In the title novella, a middle-aged woman has an extraordinary adventure with a djinn--a genie--released from a beautiful glass bottle purchased in Turkey. 1994. Faun and Games RC 47745 by Piers Anthony read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Alerted by D. Mentia that Branch Faun's kindred spirit tree is drooping, Forrest Faun discovers that Branch disappeared into the Void while chasing a nymph. Branch's tree will lose its magic without a faun or nymph to protect it. So Forrest travels to another world to seek advice from the Good Magician Humfrey. The twenty-first Xanth novel. 1997. The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings RC 47486 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Palmer 4 cassettes (Reissue) As the Ring cycle begins, Frodo, a home-loving hobbit, inherits the magic ring that his Uncle Bilbo brought back from his adventures in The Hobbit (RC 11497). To protect the ring from the powers of darkness, Frodo must make a long, dangerous journey. Prequel to The Two Towers (RC 47487). 1954. Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy RC 47544 edited by Robert Silverberg read by Kristin Allison 5 cassettes Each author of these eleven tales has set a story in his or her well-established universe. Some episodes take place at earlier times in the history of their worlds, and some simply enhance sideline events. Includes work of Stephen King, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, Terry Goodkind, Anne McCaffrey, and Robert Jordan. Some strong language. 1998. Lord of the Isles: The Lord of the Isles, Book 1 RC 47238 by David Drake read by Nanette Savard 4 cassettes A female wizard, Tenoctris, survives the destruction of the land of Yole caused by the Hooded One (a powerful sorcerer) and arrives onshore one thousand years later. She is rescued by Garric, a seventeen-year-old youth, and accompanies him after he and his sister Sharina embark on separate journeys. Prequel to Queen of Demons (RC 47239). Some violence. 1997. Nebula Awards 32: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year RC 47731 edited by Jack Dann read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Collection of stories and two poems selected by the Science- fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) for 1995, as well as original essays by writers in the field. One award winner, "Must and Shall," depicts Nazi collaboration in an unreconstructed southern United States during World War II. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Path of Daggers: The Wheel of Time, Book 8 RC 47082 by Robert Jordan read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is gathering forces to conquer the Seanchan, who have captured Ebou Dar. Meanwhile Elayne, Nynaeve, and Aviendha are on their way to Caemlyn where Elayne plans to reclaim her throne. They learn there is an even greater force to contend with than the Seanchan. Sequel to Crown of Swords (RC 43043). Some violence. Bestseller 1998. Point of Hopes RC 48211 by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett read by John Polk 4 cassettes The Midsummer Fair is approaching in Astreiant, and a large number of children start disappearing. In addition, the position of the stars in heaven seems to be heralding a change in the reigning monarch. Pointsman Nicholas Rathe believes there is a connection. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Prisoner of Time RC 47098 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Out of Time (RC 46221), sixteen-year-old Devonny Stratton is being forced to marry a titled Englishman in the nineteenth century. She escapes this fate by time-travelling to the 1990s. Reluctantly assisting her is the brother of the twentieth-century girl who helped Devonny's brother, Strat, in the prequel. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Queen of Demons: The Lord of the Isles, Book 2 RC 47239 by David Drake read by Nanette Savard 4 cassettes Garric resumes the adventures begun in Lord of the Isles (RC 47238). Now in Erdin, traveling with Cashel and still accompanied by the female wizard Tenoctris, he works on his sword skills. Cashel's sister Ilna (an expert weaver), Sharina, and Liane join the group before Garric continues his quest. Some violence. 1998. Reclamation RC 47932 by Sarah Zettel read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes Eric Born fled years ago from the Realm of the Nameless Powers and now works for the Vitae. When the Vitae kidnap Arla Stone from the Realm, Eric realizes they are planning to take over the planet. Eric knows he must rescue Arla so they can save their homeland. 1996. The Red Wyvern: The Dragon Mage, Book 1 RC 48144 by Katharine Kerr read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes The Civil War in Deverry finds the young Lillorigga learning to control her gift for seeing omens and to trust her instincts. She must choose between her foster-mother Bevva or her cruel mother Merodda; her own Boar clan or Prince Maryn's claim to the throne; good or evil. And abide by the consequences. 1997. Shards of a Broken Crown: Serpentwar Saga, Volume 4 RC 48252 by Raymond E. Feist read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Prince Patrick is determined to reestablish Krondor even with limited resources. The sons of the duke of Krondor, Jimmy and Dash, are assigned to Erik von Darkmoor's advance army. While Jimmy obeys his duty even against his heart's desire, Dash follows his own inclinations. Sequel to Rage of a Demon King (RC 46070). 1998. The Silver Gryphon: The Mage Wars, Book 3 RC 47427 by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Two members of the Silver Gryphons, an elite guard force, receive their first solo assignment to take charge of the remote Outpost Five. Tadrith, the son of Skandranon, and his partner Silverblade, daughter of Amberdrake, barely start their journey when all of Tadrith's magic stops working, stranding them in an unknown area. Sequel to The White Gryphon (RC 41578). 1996. Sky Trillium RC 47744 by Julian May read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes An evil magic has caused several natural disasters on the World of Three Moons. Only Sky Trillium, the united talismans of Kadiya, Haramis, and Queen Anigel, can stop it. But Anigel has lost hers, and Kadiya's has lost its power. Meanwhile someone is trying to steal all three charms. The women must prevent such a catastrophe. Sequel to Blood Trillium (RC 36708). 1996. Someplace to Be Flying RC 48261 by Charles de Lint read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Gypsy-cab driver Hank intervenes in the mugging of photojournalist Lily and is shot. Two mysterious crow sisters kill the mugger and heal Lily and Hank, arousing their interest to learn more about the "animal people." Their quest strengthens the bond forming between them. 1998. Tailchaser's Song RC 47092 by Tad Williams read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Young Fritti Tailchaser, an apricot-orange cat, enjoys the company of Hushpad, an attractive female. When Hushpad suddenly disappears, Tailchaser sets out on a long journey, facing unexpected dangers in order to find her. For junior and senior high readers. 1985. Trader RC 46892 by Charles De Lint read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Max Trader, an introverted artisan, wakes up one morning and finds himself in another man's body, that of the wastrel Johnny Devlin. While Max ponders how to reclaim his life, he encounters people and situations that cause him to reevaluate the meaning of living. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. The True Knight: The Warhorse of Esdragon, Book 3 RC 47243 by Susan Dexter read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Wind-Witch (RC 47242), Titch sets off to win knighthood. His first challenge pits him against a man riding the magnificent stallion Valadan. Left for dead, Titch is rescued and nursed to health by Wren, a magician's apprentice. Titch continues his search and is eventually reunited with Wren and Valadan in a common quest. 1995. The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings RC 47487 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Palmer 3 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Fellowship of the Ring (RC 47486), the now-separated companions of the Ring meet Saruman the wizard, cross the Dead Marshes, and prepare for the Great War in which the power of the Ring will be undone. 1954. The Warding of Witch World RC 46375 by Andre Norton read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Alizondern nobles allow evil to flood into Witch World when they open their gates to other worlds. All of the ancient enemies in Witch World, including Simon Tregarth, Eydryth, Destree n'Regnant, the Falconers, and the Keplian Mares, unite to search out and close all of the entrances in order to save their planet. 1996. The Wind-Witch: The Warhorse of Esdragon, Book 2 RC 47242 by Susan Dexter read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Prince of Ill Luck (RC 47188), Kessallia's granddaughter, Druyan, has inherited the horse Valadan. As a new widow with no heirs, she could lose the land her husband farmed unless she pays the crop tithes and works the land for a year and a day without remarrying. Kellis, a raider taken prisoner by her late husband, comes to her aid. 1994. General Amsterdam RC 47666 by Ian McEwan read by David Cutler 1 cassette The swift and cruel demise of a mutual former lover precipitates a euthanasia pact between two friends--Clive Linley, a composer, and Vernon Halliday, an editor. But the amicable agreement soon becomes a tool for murderous revenge. Some strong language. Booker Prize. 1998. The Archivist RC 47091 by Martha Cooley read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Graduate student Roberta Spire asks middle-aged university librarian Matt Lane for access to sequestered letters of T.S. Eliot. Discussing Eliot reminds Matt of his deceased wife, whose mental illness paralleled that of Eliot's wife. And Roberta reminds Matt of his wife, too--each was unaware of her Jewish heritage as a child. Some strong language. 1998. The Bent Twig RC 47121 by Dorothy Canfield read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Sylvia Marshall has been raised by her parents in an unconventional but happy manner. Upon starting school, she and her sister Judith begin to learn of the injustices of the world. Longing to belong, Sylvia eventually realizes that she cannot give up her morals in order to conform to society. 1915. Blood Relations RC 47538 by Carlos Montemayor read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Refugio has the agonizing job of burying his older brother, who, like his grandfather, has died from working in the Mexican mineral mines. Refugio laments the impoverished lifestyle of his village--where the mine owners don't pay their workers, where the church doesn't help, and where there seems little hope. Strong language. 1995. Breaking News RC 48391 by Robert MacNeil read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Veteran news anchor Grant Munro is appalled that the "bottom line" is causing tabloid journalism to take over the serious business of reporting. Munro is also threatened by his stalled contract negotiations and by competition from two younger colleagues, celebrity interviewer Ann Murrow and ambitious and ethically questionable Bill Donovan. 1998. Crystal: Orphans, Volume 2 RC 47234 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Crystal Perry, fourteen, knows her real mother was manic- depressive and worries that she may also become afflicted. When she is adopted by Thelma and Karl Morris, Crystal looks forward to a happy life. But she has no idea how Thelma's addiction to soap operas will affect her. Sequel to Butterfly (RC 47233). Bestseller 1998. Gaff Topsails RC 47848 by Patrick Kavanagh read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Describes life on a single day--June 24, 1948--for several residents of a Newfoundland fishing village. Three boys spend the day exploring an iceberg as they seek passage into adulthood, a teenage girl turns to pagan rituals to find a mate, while the parish priest wrestles with his private demons. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996. Girlfriend in a Coma RC 48230 by Douglas Coupland read by Fred Major 2 cassettes A group of friends all drift through the 1980s while one, Karen, lies in a coma for seventeen years. Karen's boyfriend, Richard, halfheartedly raises their daughter while wasting his life, until the day Karen wakes up. By then the world is disappearing from a sleeping disease. Strong language. 1998. A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening RC 47925 by M rio de Carvalho read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes On the Iberian peninsula, at the edge of the Roman Empire, magistrate Lucius Valerius witnesses the social upheaval caused by the spread of Christianity. Raised on the principles of Marcus Aurelius, Lucius attempts to remain a just man during the tumult of the changing times. Pegasus Prize for Literature. 1994. Goodnight, Nebraska RC 48146 by Tom McNeal read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Teenager Randall Hunsacker is exiled to the small town of Goodnight, Nebraska, after shooting his mother's boyfriend. He eventually integrates into the mainstream and marries a cheerleader. His life does not progress smoothly, however, until his wife leaves him and he realizes what he is missing. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. The Ground beneath Her Feet RC 48279 by Salman Rushdie read by Richard Davidson 5 cassettes On St. Valentine's Day, 1989, forty-four-year-old singer Vina Apsara dies in an earthquake in Mexico. Her childhood chum from Bombay, the photographer Rai, tells of the music career Apsara shared with her great love, Ormus Cama. Rai reveals that he also loved her. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Group Portrait with Lady RC 47116 by Heinrich Boll read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes (Reissue) Sardonic "portrait" created by a woman who is living in poverty, pregnant and alone at forty-eight. As a German, she recalls her life during the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. The author was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. 1973. The Last Great Snake Show RC 47986 by Tim McLaurin read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Four loyal workers and a stowaway take their striptease and rattlesnake handling show on the road in an old gospel bus headed from North Carolina to Oregon. They are taking their dying manager back to her home and sorting out some personal issues on the way. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. New York Mosaic: Three Novels RC 47394 by Isabel Bolton read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Three portrayals of the lives of wealthy residents of New York City in the post-World War II years. In Do I Wake or Sleep, a socialite meets a refugee from Europe; in The Christmas Tree, a grandmother's holiday is ruined when her beloved homosexual son appears uninvited; and in Many Mansions, an elderly woman reads a manuscript about her life. 1952. A Nixon Man RC 47440 by Michael Cahill read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes In 1972 eleven-year-old Jack Costello's father is an ardent admirer of Richard Nixon. When the Watergate scandal erupts, Jack buys his own phone-tapping device to confirm that his father is having an affair. Instead he learns a truth about himself that eclipses the rest of his adolescent troubles. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Oyster RC 48054 by Janette Turner Hospital read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes The arrival of Oyster, a religious con man, results in disaster for the tiny opal-mining town of Outer Maroo in Australia's outback. Though the people are suspicious of outsiders, Oyster draws some into his commune. Those who oppose him disappear. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Preston Falls RC 47219 by David Gates read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Doug and Jean Willis have good jobs, two kids, and two mortgages. Doug, restless and fearing insanity, decides to take a two-month hiatus in the country. But he becomes more edgy and erratic and, eventually, finds himself entangled with drug dealers. Meanwhile Jean and the children struggle to adjust to life on their own. Strong language. 1998. Raven: Orphans, Volume 4 RC 47236 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Raven, twelve, lives with her mother. When her mother is thrown in jail and then sent to a rehab center, Raven is forced to live with her Uncle Reuben and to suffer many forms of abuse. Sequel to Brooke (RC 47235). Bestseller 1998. Runaways: Orphans, Volume 5 RC 47237 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Each of four orphans thought she had found a home--until a tragic event in each family landed the girls at Lakewood House. But all is not well, and the girls, bonded as sisters, "borrow" the foster family's car to escape. Sequel to Raven (RC 47236). Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Snow Country RC 48113 by Yasunari Kawabata read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette (Reissue) Shimamura, a man of leisure, meets a geisha at a snowy lodge in the western mountains of Japan. They know their love is futile, but he returns each year to spend time with her. The author is the winner of the Nobel Prize in literature in 1968. 1947. Solibo Magnificent RC 47695 by Patrick Chamoiseau read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette A popular storyteller, Solibo Magnificent, dies while giving a performance for friends during Carnival in Fort-de-France. Although Solibo seems to have strangled on his own words, the police suspect foul play. They zealously pursue the interrogation of the friends who witnessed the event. Some strong language. 1988. Timbuktu RC 48519 by Paul Auster read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Told from the dog's point of view, a story of boon companions: Mr. Bones, a devoted mutt, and Willy G. Christmas, a self-named, homeless, terminally ill writer. Willy's final wishes are to bequeath his literary endeavors to a former teacher and to find a new owner for Mr. Bones. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Two Guys from Verona: A Novel of Suburbia RC 46926 by James Kaplan read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Two forty-three-year-old friends from high school still live in their hometown of Verona, New Jersey. Joel, who has had a nervous breakdown, lives at home with his mother and works at a sub shop. Will is on his second marriage and runs his father's business. As the millennium approaches, both suffer reversals of fortune. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Ultimate Intimacy RC 47553 by Ivan Klima read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Czech Republic. Reverend Daniel Vedra tries to live in accordance with his faith but falters when he becomes involved in an adulterous affair. In his diary he records his thoughts about life under communism, the deaths of family members, and the loss of his beliefs. Meanwhile his girlfriend, Bara, finds solace in her newfound faith. 1996. The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty RC 48718 by Sebastian Barry read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes An Irishman from Sligo chooses a career at odds with his friends' commitment to a free Ireland. Joining the Royal Constabulary brings Eneas a death sentence with exile his best option. Lonely abroad, he yearns for his homeland. Some strong language. 1998. White Crosses RC 47181 by Larry Watson read by Michael Kramer 3 cassettes Montana, 1957. There is a car accident on graduation night. Killed are an eighteen-year-old girl and the principal of the primary school. After learning that the two were running away together, Sheriff Jack Nevelsen concocts a story to save the reputation and morals of his hometown. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle RC 46636 by Haruki Murakami read by Peter Jay Fernandez 5 cassettes In Tokyo in 1984, Toru Okada's ordinary life begins to unravel when he quits his job. His wife, Kumiko, sends him to consult a psychic about their lost cat. After complaining that Toru does not really know her, Kumiko disappears. Toru is determined to find her despite her brother's opposition. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1997. Gothic The Dark on the Other Side RC 48354 by Barbara Michaels read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) Linda Randolph hears the house talking to her. When writer Michael Collins arrives to write a biography of Linda's husband, Gordon, Michael also senses something evil in the house. With the help of the local "witch" and a psychiatrist, Michael discovers the truth about Gordon and his nocturnal rites. Some violence. 1970. Finding Laura RC 47221 by Kay Hooper read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Ever since childhood, Laura Sutherland has had a fascination with mirrors--she is searching for something in their reflections, although she isn't sure what it is. After she finds the right mirror at the Kilbourne family estate sale in Atlanta, she becomes a pawn in a struggle between the family matriarch, Amelia, and grandson Daniel. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Italian Fever RC 48528 by Valerie Martin read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Lucy Stark is an assistant to novelist DV, who dies suddenly while writing a book in Italy. Lucy travels to Italy for his funeral, to retrieve his things, and to discover why he died. She is met by Massimo, an interpreter, who comes to care for her in many ways. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Jade Island RC 47248 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Kyle Donovan has no desire to risk his life again for the government. But Donovan International has been asked to investigate possible illegal jade trading by the Tang family of Hong Kong. Kyle is to keep an eye on Lianne Blakely, the illegitimate American daughter of Johnny Tang. Meeting her is easy, but he ends up becoming her bodyguard. Sequel to Amber Beach (RC 45025). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Growing Up Amy and Isabelle RC 48913 by Elizabeth Strout read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In a small mill town Isabelle, a single mother, works hard raising her teenage daughter, Amy. But when Amy attracts the attentions of her math teacher, Mr. Robertson, and their afternoon trysts are discovered, the delicate balance between mother and daughter is disrupted. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Catcher in the Rye RC 47480 by J.D. Salinger read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes (Reissue) As Christmas vacation begins, Holden Caulfield recounts his feelings and reactions to flunking out of Pencey, his third prep school. Instead of heading straight home, he wanders around New York City. This account of his adventures conveys his dismay at the adult world. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1945. The Cockfighter RC 48587 by Frank Manley read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette When Jake Cantrell gives his twelve-year-old son a champion cock and takes him to the next derby, Sonny is eager to enter his father's world. But Sonny's first experience as a cockfighter changes his feelings about the sport and about his father. Strong language. 1998. Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff RC 47033 by Walter Dean Myers read by Chuck Young 1 cassette (Reissue) When Francis moves to 116th Street, he does not know anybody. Within a year, though, he makes the best friends of his life, gets a cool nickname, lands in jail because of modern science, experiences the death of a friend, and falls in and out of love. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1975. Getting Off Clean RC 46492 by Timothy Murphy read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes High schooler Eric Fitzpatrick strives to conceal the homosexual desires that could ruin his life. When he becomes sexually involved with a wealthy, black prep school student, a racially charged murder embroils the town in strife and forces Eric to reveal his painful secret. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Heat RC 47397 by Michael Cadnum read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Bonnie, who wants a medical career in the blindness field, attends a private high school where she excels in diving. During practice, Bonnie receives a head injury that scares her more than she admits. Her world is further shaken when her divorced, arrogant, attorney father is arrested for defrauding clients. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Once upon the River Love RC 48217 by Andrei Makine read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes From the vantage point of maturity, a Russian man recalls a winter in Siberia when he and two adolescent friends were under the spell of western films starring Belmondo. Each of the three perceives a different aspect of Belmondo's screen personality. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. The Revelation of Saint Bruce RC 47710 by Tres Seymour read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette A senior in high school, Bruce is such a straight arrow that his four close friends call him Saint Bruce. When his moral code gets his buddies suspended for drinking, Bruce is no longer sure about what is right or wrong. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Stay True: Short Stories for Strong Girls RC 47636 edited by Marilyn Singer read by Mary Ann Nichols 2 cassettes Eleven short stories featuring adolescent girls and the dilemmas of growing up. In the title story, Molly regrets that her best friend has become boy-crazy and cool. In "Building Bridges," Bebe tries to explain to her grandmother why she wants to be an engineer. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. The Way I Found Her RC 48118 by Rose Tremain read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Lewis's thirteenth summer is spent in Paris with Valentina Gavril, a novelist, and Lewis's mother, who is Valentina's translator. When Valentina mysteriously disappears, the infatuated Lewis is desperate to find her--until he, too, is taken by her abductors. Their captivity brings them closer but ends in tragedy. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. White Oleander RC 48432 by Janet Fitch read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Astrid Magnusson is twelve when her poet mother is jailed for killing a former lover. As Astrid moves through a series of foster homes in Los Angeles, she deals with difficult family relations. She also learns about sex and how to be a survivor. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The World More or Less RC 48495 by Jean Rouaud read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes In this coming-of-age story, a French teenager recounts self-deprecating incidents reflecting his myopic nonathletic proclivities and his desire to be perceived as an artistic spirit. Meanwhile, his tentative search for a girlfriend is largely an exercise of imagination. Sequel to Of Illustrious Men (RC 46497). 1998. Historical Ahab's Wife; or, The Star-Gazer RC 48867 by Sena Jeter Naslund read by Martha Harmon Pardee 5 cassettes Una recounts her life story in mid-nineteenth-century America when whaling and slavery were prevalent. She has firsthand adventures at sea disguised as a boy before her second marriage to Ahab, captain of the whaler Pequod. And as a widow, she finds a new role for herself in New England. Bestseller 1999. American Dreams RC 46763 by John Jakes read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Continues the Crown family saga begun in Homeland (RC 37815). Paul, twenty-nine, a well-known photographer, travels the world making news documentaries, some of which get him in trouble with the British government. His cousin Carl satisfies a passion for cars and flying, becoming a daring aviator, and cousin Fritzi becomes an actress in Hollywood. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. American Goliath: Inspired by the True, Incredible Events Surrounding the Mysterious Marvel Known to an Astonished World as the Cardiff Giant RC 47191 by Harvey Jacobs read by Rick Foucheux 3 cassettes 1868. After listening to a sermon, George Hull conceives a hoax. He commissions the sculpting of a giant and has it moved to upstate New York. Thousands pay to view the "recently discovered marvel." Not to be outdone, P.T. Barnum exhibits a giant of his own. Descriptions of sex. 1997. Arrow of the Almighty: The Liberty Bell, Book 4 RC 47074 by Gilbert Morris read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Micah and Dake Bradford, twin sons of Daniel Bradford, are dispatchers for George Washington. While delivering messages to Boston, Micah meets Sarah Dennison, a young woman promised to an older man. Micah quickly realizes Sarah has no desire to marry her betrothed, and he tries to convince her to go against her parents' wishes. Sequel to Tread upon the Lion (RC 45139). 1997. Barometer Rising RC 48189 by Hugh MacLennan read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Halifax, Nova Scotia; December 1917. Although presumed killed in action, Neil Macrae secretly returns to Halifax to confront his past. His lover, Penelope Wain, is now a ship designer in her father's firm. No one anticipates the catastrophic explosion that devastates the city. Some violence. 1941. Blood Red Roses RC 46974 by Margaret Lawrence read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Maine, 1786. In this sequel to Hearts and Bones (RC 43725), midwife Hannah Trevor's young daughter, Jennet, is being forcibly taken from her to become an indentured servant. Political rebellion is brewing, and violence is spreading when a family found murdered in the woods is identified as Hannah's Tory husband and dependents. Hannah soon becomes the primary suspect. Some violence. 1997. The Bondmaid RC 47279 by Catherine Lim read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes At the age of four, Han is sold to the house of Wu as a bondmaid. She is overcome with grief at being separated from her mother and acts as though she is possessed. But young master Wu is able to calm Han and comes to enjoy her company. A strong and dangerous bond develops between Han and Wu, even though their stations in life should keep them apart. 1995. A Caf‚ on the Nile RC 48612 by Bartle Bull read by Graeme Malcolm 4 cassettes Cairo, 1935. Cataract Caf‚ owner Olivio has intimations of the coming war as he seeks a partnership with Adam Penfold. Old friends and new enemies intermingle: Gwenn Rider, her estranged husband Anton, her Italian lover Grimaldi, and American twins seeking adventure. Sequel to The White Rhino Hotel (RC 37109). Violence and descriptions of sex. 1998. Coronation Summer RC 48467 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Fanny Harcourt, her brother Ned, and their father, along with friends Emily Dacre and Henry Darnley, travel to London for the 1838 coronation of Queen Victoria. As they tour historic buildings and gardens and attend the coronation parade, they are not immune to infatuations and romantic misunderstandings. 1937. The Death and Life of Miguel de Cervantes RC 47806 by Stephen Marlowe read by Peter Gil 4 cassettes A mock autobiography of the author of Don Quixote (RC 24290). Cervantes relates the picaresque adventures of his life, revealing much about Spain in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. 1991. The Devil Laughs Again: The Blue Bicycle, Book 3 RC 47077 by R‚gine Deforges read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes As World War II escalates, L‚a copes with the deaths of friends, including Camille, and the ruin of the family's vineyards. Yet she continues working for the Resistance, joins the Red Cross, and travels to Berlin, returning to Paris on the eve of liberation. Sequel to L‚a (RC 47076). Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1988. Drums along the Mohawk RC 47009 by Walter D. Edmonds read by Norm Thibeault 4 cassettes (Reissue) 1776. Newlyweds Lana and Gilbert Martin are farmers in New York's Mohawk Valley. When the Revolutionary War starts, some of their neighbors flee to Canada while others join the militia. As the Indian and British attacks continue, the residents must defend themselves while the new government confiscates their food for the soldiers. 1936. The Emperor's General RC 47837 by James Webb read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Ambassador Jay Marsh recounts serving as aide-de-camp to General Douglas MacArthur during the final days of World War II. Marsh recalls the roles MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito played and the trial of Japan's general Yamashita. He also reminisces about his mistress and that of MacArthur. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Eye in the Door RC 48083 by Pat Barker read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes London, 1918. As Britain faces defeat by Germany, pacifists and homosexuals are scapegoated as potential traitors. It is unfortunate for Lieutenant Billy Prior, a bisexual who has a split personality, that when he is released from Craiglockhart War Hospital, he is assigned to British Intelligence. Once again he needs the help of Dr. Rivers. Sequel to Regeneration (RC 48082). Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Farming of Bones RC 47501 by Edwidge Danticat read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Amabelle Desir and Sebastien Onius are young Haitians in love living in the Dominican Republic in 1937. Sebastien works cutting sugar cane--"farming the bones"--while the orphaned Amabelle is a housemaid. When Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo orders the Dominican army to slaughter all of the Haitian guest workers, up to twenty thousand perish. Amabelle flees across the border and prays for Sebastien's safe passage. Violence. 1998. A Floating Life: The Adventures of Li Po; an Historical Novel RC 47729 by Simon Elegant read by David Palmer 2 cassettes China, mid-eighth century. The great poet dictates his memoirs to a young student. Li Po indulges his love for music and wine as he recalls his youthful adventures, scattering poems among his stories. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Follow the River RC 47552 by James Alexander Thom read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes (Reissue) 1755. Mary Ingles is twenty-three and expecting her third child when Shawnee Indians ravage her Virginia settlement and take her captive. Mary keeps up her spirits and, after a few months in captivity, escapes to make her way on foot through a thousand miles of wilderness to return to her family. Some violence. 1981. From Sea to Shining Sea RC 47603 by James Alexander Thom read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes in 2 containers Saga of the Clark family of colonial Virginia as they help explore and settle the new frontier. Several sons fight in the Revolutionary War. The Clarks eventually move west to the wilderness of Kentucky. One son, William, joins Meriwether Lewis in his survey of the continent to the Pacific Ocean on behalf of the new U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson. 1984. The Garden of the Finzi-Continis RC 47280 by Giorgio Bassani read by Lewis Grenville 2 cassettes (Reissue) A fictionalized account of a moody and tragic Jewish youth in Italy just before the rise of Hitler. Portrays his relationship with Micol, the beautiful and pampered daughter of the Finzi-Continis, the richest and most important Jewish family in the town of Ferrara. 1977. A Gathering of Eagles: The Wakefield Dynasty, Volume 7 RC 47479 by Gilbert Morris read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Shayna Wakefield, seventeen, falls in love with Cathan Morgan. However, their plans to marry are thwarted by her father, Honor, who vows to keep them apart, believing Cathan to be unworthy. Yet circumstances throw Shayna and Cathan together aboard Honor's ship as war with Napoleon breaks out. Sequel to The Song of Princes (RC 47478). 1998. The Ghost Road RC 48084 by Pat Barker read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Final book in World War I trilogy, following Regeneration (RC 48082) and The Eye in the Door (RC 48083). Neurologist William Rivers struggles with the dilemma of healing men who must then return to action. Patient Billy Prior wants to go back to the French front, though the war is nearing an end. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995 Booker Prize winner. 1995. Human Voices RC 48577 by Penelope Fitzgerald read by Mary Woods 1 cassette BBC employees struggle to keep Broadcasting House in operation during the bombing of London in World War II. Young intern Annie Asra, two department directors, and those around them face daily questions of survival but also grapple with workplace dramas and personal crises. Based on Fitzgerald's own wartime experiences. 1980. Jacob's Ladder: A Story of Virginia during the War RC 47138 by Donald McCaig read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes From a mountain plantation in western Virginia, the Gatewood family and their slaves are entangled in the Civil War. Although both the owner's son, Duncan, and a slave, Jesse, fall in love with the educated house slave Midge, they are all separated before the war and are destined to different fates. Some violence. 1998. Kalimantaan RC 48183 by C.S. Godshalk read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes In the mid-1800s Englishman Gideon Barr sails to the South Seas and founds a private raj on the coast of Borneo. He brings out a strong young wife, Amelia, who encounters a culture and way of life on the island very different from Victorian England. 1998. The Last Trail: A Story of Early Days in the Ohio Valley RC 48306 by Zane Grey read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes While traveling to Fort Henry, the Sheppard family gratefully accepts the escort of border men Jonathan Zane and Lew Wetzel. The mutual attraction between the daughter Helen and Zane is tested by many dangers, including an outlaw, Brandt, whom Zane arrests for murder. First published in 1909. Some violence. 1996. Lea: The Blue Bicycle, Book 2 RC 47076 by Regine Deforges read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In the waning months of 1942, Lea Delmas leaves her father's vineyards for Paris. There Lea continues her work for the Resistance and spends time with her lover, Francois Tavernier, who seems to have a connection with both the Allies and their enemies. Sequel to The Blue Bicycle (RC 24848). Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1987. Mine Eyes Have Seen RC 47690 by Ann Rinaldi read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Annie Brown, fifteen, travels to Maryland to help her father, John Brown, prepare for his raid on the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859. Annie's struggle to get along with her difficult father and to understand his obsession with freeing the slaves provides a view of the lives of both father and daughter. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Museum Guard RC 48055 by Howard Norman read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Halifax, Nova Scotia; 1938. Young DeFoe Russet works with his uncle guarding the local museum. DeFoe's girlfriend, Imogen Linny, the caretaker of the local Jewish cemetery, becomes obsessed with one of the museum's Dutch paintings, "Jewess on a Street in Amsterdam." Imogen decides to travel to Holland even as Hitler threatens to invade. 1998. 1916 RC 48416 by Morgan Llywelyn read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes On the eve of the ill-fated Easter Rebellion, fifteen-year- old Ned Halloran enlists in the Irish Volunteers. A prize student of famed patriot Patrick Pearce, Ned joins his mentor and fellow countrymen in a valiant stand against a superior British force in the bloody Rising of 1916. Violence. 1998. Of Men and of Angels: The Galway Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 48936 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Joseph Connor Burke returns to Ballynockanor to claim his land and is asked to join the Repeal Movement against England. Although he supports the movement, he prefers to help the people on his estate. He also hopes to reclaim the heart of Kate Donovan Garrity. Sequel to Only the River Runs Free (RC 46729). 1998. On the Occasion of My Last Afternoon RC 47320 by Kaye Gibbons read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Emma Garnet recounts her life story spanning the Civil War. She contends with a vexatious father, but is championed by Clarice, a free black housekeeper. Escaping her southern plantation upbringing by marrying a northern doctor, Emma's happiness is cut short by wartime horrors. Some strong language. 1998. Railroad Schemes RC 47029 by Cecelia Holland read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Bookworm Lily Viner, fifteen, has never known a real home because her father drags her along on his unlawful pursuits. When he is killed in a stagecoach robbery, his partner, King, takes Lily under his wing. Their growing fondness for each other almost overshadows his compulsion to stop the westward expansion of the Southern Pacific railroad. Strong language. 1997. Rainbow's End RC 48154 by Rex Beach read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Only Don Est‚ban Varona and his slave Sebastian know the whereabouts of the valuable Varona treasure. Following their violent deaths, Est‚ban's twin children search without success. As young adults in the late 1890s, the twins and two Americans join Cuba's freedom struggle and make a surprising discovery. Some violence. 1916. The Red Tent RC 46859 by Anita Diamant read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Dinah, the only daughter of Leah and Jacob in Genesis, departs from the biblical saga to recount her story and that of the women around her. The red tent is where women retreat for childbirth and young girls learn about adulthood. But Dinah is unprepared for her brothers' cruelty. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Regeneration RC 48082 by Pat Barker read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Based on the true story of two men who met during World War I--Dr. William Rivers, a renowned neurologist, and Siegfried Sassoon, an officer and poet. In July 1917, Sassoon writes a letter protesting the war and is sent to the Craiglockhart War Hospital for evaluation. There he and Rivers debate the struggle between conscience and civic responsibility. Prequel to The Eye in the Door (RC 48083). 1991. Silver City RC 47907 by Li Rui read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Two families struggle for control of Silver City's salt industry in the context of violence, political intrigue, romance, and betrayal in China from the 1920s to the 1990s. Recounts the founding of the mines by the Li family and western-educated Bai Ruide's attempts to seize control. Violence and some strong language. 1997. The Song of Princes: The Wakefield Dynasty, Volume 6 RC 47478 by Gilbert Morris read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes When twins David and Paul Wakefield are born, their parents believe that David is the firstborn. Sensible David eventually inherits Wakefield Manor. Paul bitterly leaves for the American colonies and becomes a fur trader. Years later he returns to England and learns he may be the older son. Sequel to The Ramparts of Heaven (RC 44700). 1997. Tales from the Blue Archives RC 47754 by Lawrence Thornton read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Dolores Masson, a grandmother in Argentina, seeks the return of her "disappeared" grandsons. She knows that General Guzman gave Roger and Joaquin to a childless couple, Eduardo and Beatriz Ponce, several years ago. Now the boys are teenagers, and she wants them back regardless of the emotional cost. 1997. The Treasure Seekers: Land of the Far Horizon, Book 5 RC 47797 by Patricia Hickman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Annie, her siblings, and their mother move to Australia, hoping for a better life. When their mother dies, the children are taken in by their uncle, the local magistrate. Through him, Annie meets Rogan Farrell and begins a campaign to save him from an embezzlement charge. Sequel to Beyond the Wild Shores (RC 45313). 1998. True North: A Novel of the Underground Railroad RC 47692 by Kathryn Lasky read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Narrative alternating between Bostonian Lucy Bradford and Afrika, a Virginia slave, tells how the lives of the two fourteen-year-olds were affected by the Underground Railroad. Lucy recounts her family's preparation for a wedding and her special relationship with her grandfather, while Afrika describes her difficult journey north. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Unicorn's Blood RC 47381 by Patricia Finney read by John Horton 3 cassettes As a young princess, Elizabeth I wrote of her affair with Thomas Seymour and of Mary Queen of Scots as the royal heir in a diary. Now queen, Elizabeth must find the stolen journal--identified by an embroidered unicorn with a ruby eye--before her opponents do. Companion to Firedrake's Eye (RC 36531). Some strong language. 1998. Victor: A Novel Based on the Life of the Savage of Aveyron RC 48057 by Mordicai Gerstein read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes A fictional account of the capture of a wild boy in France in 1800 and attempts to civilize him. His filthy appearance, lack of clothes, and inability to speak indicate years of bare subsistence in the woods. The youth's resistance to change adds to his guardians' frustrations. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Way to Bright Star RC 47647 by Dee Brown read by Don Feldheim 3 cassettes At the turn of the century, Ben Butterfield looks back on his years as a young boy during the Civil War. Along with wagon master John Hawkes, Ben and animal handler Hadjee drive two camels captured by a Yankee captain from Texas to Bright Star, Indiana. They encounter many hardships, and Ben loses his heart to a young adventurer. 1998. White Mare's Daughter RC 48004 by Judith Tarr read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes Prehistoric epic set in Old Europe portrays a nomadic tribe of warrior horsemen confronting a peaceful matriarchal society. The warrior king's twin offspring, Agni and Sarama, pursue different paths in search of separate destinies but come together to forge a new social order. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Wind from the Wilderness: The Liberty Bell, Book 5 RC 47075 by Gilbert Morris read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Sequel to Arrow of the Almighty (RC 47074). Joel and his sister, Phoebe Bradford, have been brought to America by Daniel Bradford. When Joel helps out an elderly actor, Ezra Tyrone, he discovers he has a natural talent for acting. Before long, Joel finds himself posing as a British loyalist to help the Continental Army. 1998. Witness in Heaven: The Appomattox Saga, Book 10 RC 47740 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Charlene Peace has grown up in the Rocky Mountains. After her parents' deaths, Boone Manwaring keeps his promise to Charlene's father and takes her to Richmond, Virginia. But the region is caught up in the Civil War; as "northerners," they face danger in a hostile south. Sequel to Chariots in the Smoke (RC 44948). 1998. The Young Savages RC 46483 by Fred Mustard Stewart read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Magnificent Savages (RC 46482), Justin Savage and his family are living a comfortable life in 1880s New York City. Johnny Savage decides to find adventure out west with his college buddy Teddy Roosevelt. His half- sister, Julie, who is half-Chinese, is treated as a pariah and decides to return to China. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Holidays Christmas in My Heart: A Timeless Treasury of Heartwarming Stories RC 47455 compiled by Joe Wheeler read by Grace Ragsdale 1 cassette Heartfelt Christmas stories chosen for their Christ-centered messages. In "A Gift from the Heart" by Norman Vincent Peale, a foreign girl, unable to buy presents for her employers, has a unique solution for gift giving. In "The Candle in the Forest" by Temple Bailey, a rich boy learns the meaning of love from the impoverished family next door. 1996. The Christmas Wish RC 48102 by Richard Siddoway read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Will Martin has returned to his childhood home during the holidays to settle his grandfather's estate. When Will asks his grandmother her Christmas wish, she shows him her husband's journals, which include notes of a yearly visit to Lillian. Will's efforts to identify Lillian result in a surprising discovery. 1998. A Magical Christmas RC 47384 by Heather Graham read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Even though she is contemplating divorce, Julie Radcliff reluctantly agrees to spend Christmas with her husband, Jon, and their three kids at a country inn in Virginia. Once there, the family finds the hosts dressed in Civil War costumes. Regaling in the peaceful environment, the couple soon regain their mutual love. Meanwhile, strange old- fashioned characters appear. 1996. Starry, Starry Night: Three Holiday Stories RC 47854 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Three short stories taking place at Christmas time. In "Christmas Child" a teenager confronts the death of her newborn sister. In "Last Dance" Brenda is confused by a cancer patient's love for her. In "Kathy's Life" Ellie learns to reject high school pettiness. For senior high and older readers. 1998. What Child Is This? A Christmas Story RC 47105 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had enough of foster homes. Matt, however, dreads facing Katie's disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears to have the perfect family, is dismayed by her parents' hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Human Relationships Abide with Me RC 48031 by E. Lynn Harris read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes Raymond and Trent live together in Seattle where Ray is being considered for a judgeship. Nicole and Jared are in New York where she will star in a stage production. Basil is finally getting therapy. But each runs into roadblocks on the way to happiness. Sequel to Just As I Am (RC 48093). Strong language. 1999. Almost Home RC 47319 by T.M. McNally read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Arizona, 1978. After his father's suicide, Patrick McConnell, fifteen, moves out west with his family, hoping to start over. His mother and sister cope by using drugs and alcohol. Patrick and his classmate Elizabeth Pinski, who is struggling to accept her parents' divorce, try to leave their unhappy families behind. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Armadillo RC 48166 by William Boyd read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Lorimer Black, a London insurance adjuster, regularly deals with shady clients, but he usually manages to pay off their suspicious claims at a discount. When he investigates a fire at a hotel that is still under construction, he realizes he has met his match. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Best of Friends RC 48287 by Joanna Trollope read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes English antique dealer Fergus Bedford and his wife, Gina, have been friends with hotel owners Laurence and Hilary Wood for years. Fergus's announcement that he is leaving Gina sends her running to her childhood friend Laurence, jeopardizing two marriages and forcing the children of both families to deal with their parents' conflicts. 1995. The Book of Famous Iowans RC 47816 by Douglas Bauer read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes A man remembers his twelfth summer, when it became public knowledge that his mother had taken up with a local baseball pitcher. Her departure ruptures his boyhood security, leaving him angry and bereft. Years later he still wonders why she never returned for him. Some strong language. 1997. Broke Heart Blues RC 48884 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes In the small town of Willowsville, New York, a sixteen-year- old newcomer, John Reddy Heart, becomes the center of attention when he is tried for the shooting death of his mother's lover. He unintentionally attains a mythic status that still persists at a class reunion thirty years later. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Confess-o-rama RC 47163 by Ron Koertge read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Tony Candelaria is the new kid in school after his mother is widowed for the fourth time. He becomes involved with a group of nonconformists, including radical artist Jordan. Then Tony begins calling a hot-line to discuss his problems. Things seem to improve until he learns who is on the other end of the phone line. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Detour for Emmy RC 44303 by Marilyn Reynolds read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes Emmy enters Hamilton High and begins planning for college and her future despite her unsupportive alcoholic mother. When Emmy's first relationship leads to pregnancy, her life must take a detour, but she's still determined to reach her goals. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Duane's Depressed RC 48547 by Larry McMurtry read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Now sixty-two, Duane Moore realizes he has spent too much time in the cab of his pickup truck. He parks it and starts walking--in Thalia, where no one walks much. His wife, Karla, suspects that his decision signals a more serious problem. Sequel to Texasville (RC 25975). Some strong language. 1999. East of the Mountains RC 48271 by David Guterson read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Retired heart surgeon and widower Ben Givens has colon cancer and plans to commit suicide while on a hunting trip in eastern Washington state. He sets out with his dogs, but a series of chance encounters draws him into other people's problems and eventually to a decision that leads him home. Bestseller 1999. Evening RC 47887 by Susan Minot read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes As Ann Lord lies in bed dying of cancer, her mind drifts back to vivid memories of a whirlwind romance forty years earlier. Her intense feelings for Harris Arden, a young doctor, are bound to the tragedy that occurred after her friend's wedding that same weekend. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Evensong RC 47942 by Gail Godwin read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Now an Episcopalian priest like her father was, Margaret is also married to a cleric, Adrian Bonner. He is twenty years her senior. Unspoken tensions arise between them as the winter before the new millennium begins in the Great Smokies, and their relationship changes. Sequel to Father Melancholy's Daughter (RC 32032). 1999. The Evolution of Jane RC 47443 by Cathleen Schine read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes A trip to the Galapagos Islands becomes an opportunity for self discovery. Following the end of her six-month marriage, Jane Barlow Schwartz seeks the solace of nature. But when the travel guide turns out to be Martha Barlow, her cousin and ex-best friend, Jane determines to find out why Martha ended their closeness. Some strong language. 1998. The Fall of a Sparrow RC 46801 by Robert Hellenga read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes A terrorist bomb planted in an Italian railway station in 1980 kills American student Cookie Woodhull. Sara, the middle daughter, and Woody, the college-professor father, recount the long-term repercussions, including the family's separation. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Falling Slowly RC 48131 by Anita Brookner read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Depicts the relationship between two sisters and describes their orderly existence. Miriam, the elder, is a translator, and Beatrice is a pianist, but--apart or together--both lead sedate, solitary lives. Miriam contemplates their searches for love and even ventures into marriage and an affair, while Beatrice finds romance in novels. 1998. Five Fortunes RC 48585 by Beth Gutcheon read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A diverse group of women meet at an Arizona spa for a needed boost of spiritual and physical energy. Over the next year, they change their lives. Laura, a widowed judge, runs for office; Amy and her overweight daughter, Jill, resolve old issues; and Carter quits smoking and finds love. Some strong language. 1998. Fleur de Leigh's Life of Crime RC 48527 by Diane Leslie read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Beverly Hills, 1957. Fleur de Leigh's father, Maurice, produces television programs, and her mother, Charmian, writes and stars in a radio mystery. So at age ten, Fleur finds herself being cared for by a succession of nannies, including the rotund Glendora and Miss Hoate, who just escaped a mental hospital. Bestseller 1999. Friends and Lovers RC 47505 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Shelby has just left a bad relationship and moved in with her best friend, Debra. When the two Los Angeles women meet comedian Leonard, sparks fly between him and Debra. A double date later, Shelby is falling for Leonard's best friend, Tyrel, but the two relationships run very different courses. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Gap Creek RC 49253 by Robert Morgan read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Julie Harmon, seventeen, can butcher a hog, split a log, and plant a crop; and she watched her brother and father die. When she marries Hank Richards, eighteen, and moves to Gap Creek, South Carolina, she finds some happiness but still faces hard work and sorrow. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. 1999. The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing RC 48771 by Melissa Bank read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette New Yorker Jane Rosenal is assessing her journey through the uneven terrain of interpersonal relationships, which began at age fourteen as she learned about the subject from observing her brother and his girlfriend. Now, as an adult, she struggles to maintain lasting ties, both at home and at work. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. The Half-Life of Happiness RC 47642 by John Casey read by Anne Hancock 5 cassettes Mike and Joss Reardon, of Charlottesville, Virginia, have a fairly happy marriage. Mike is a successful lawyer, and Joss, a filmmaker and dedicated mother. They have two daughters and a close-knit group of friends with whom they socialize. But when one friend introduces his fianc‚e to the Reardons, their marriage begins to unravel. Strong language. 1998. The Handyman RC 48277 by Carolyn See read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Bob Hampton has a UCLA art degree and has traveled to Paris for inspiration, but he still isn't sure he has enough talent to be a painter. Back in Los Angeles, Bob becomes a handyman for the summer and recognizes his skill in repairing his clients' lives. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller 1999. Heat Lightning RC 47338 by Leah Hager Cohen read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Nine years ago, Mole, eleven, and her sister Tilly, twelve, lost their parents in a boating accident. Since then the close-knit sisters have lived with Aunt Hy, who has told them very little about their parents' death. But this summer, as a scientist couple and their children rent a lake cottage from Hy, the bond between Mole and Tilly begins to shatter. Some strong language. 1997. Holding Out RC 48358 by Anne O. Faulk read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes When Congress refuses to impeach Supreme Court chief justice Underwood after the suicide of his abused wife, feminists across America are outraged. Divorc‚e Lauren Fontaine leads a national women's movement to withhold sex from men, but the repercussions for Lauren are great. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Idle Curiosity RC 48216 by Martha Bergland read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Retired farmer Ed Check lives in a hotel room owned by one of his ex-wives. One daughter is a recluse in town; another shows up after leaving her husband; and the third is arriving alone and pregnant. Ed loves them all and wants to protect them--if he only knew how. Some strong language. 1997. The Jewels of Tessa Kent RC 47602 by Judith Krantz read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Actress Tessa Kent gave birth to her daughter, Maggie, at fourteen. Tessa's parents raised the baby as their own. Now at eighteen, Maggie learns the truth and refuses to see Tessa again. Tessa seeks reconciliation by hiring Maggie's employers to auction the famous Kent jewels. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Judy RC 48923 by Temple Bailey read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Judy and Anne are both motherless. Anne lives with her grandmother in the country and is quite happy. Judy, who believes her father is still alive, is having difficulty adjusting to country life with her grandfather. Anne and others help her fit in, and together they have some exciting adventures. 1907. The Last Resort RC 48348 by Alison Lurie read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Well-known author Wilkie Walker's marriage to Jenny is advantageous for both. Jenny's life has a purpose--helping with his research--and he can spend all his time writing. But at seventy, Wilkie believes he is dying, and Jenny notices his changed behavior. Both hope wintering on Key West will help. Some strong language. 1998. London Holiday RC 47656 by Richard Peck read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Three women who had been close childhood friends in Missouri are reunited for a funeral. They escape the problems of their very different adult lives by traveling to London together. Their stay in a bed-and-breakfast evolves into a turning point for each of them. Some strong language. 1998. The Love of Friends RC 47200 by Nancy Bond read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Charlotte Paige is excited about flying to London to visit eighteen-year-old Oliver Shattuck. When she arrives, Oliver tells her they are going to Scotland to see a friend of his late great-uncle. Along the way they encounter another American, Ariadne, who is pregnant. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Men of Brewster Place RC 48779 by Gloria Naylor read by Peter Jay Fernandez 1 cassette In this companion to The Women of Brewster Place (RC 25314), African American men who live in the tenement describe their lives and daily frustrations trying to make a living while coping with their women and children. Strong language. 1998. Mirror Image RC 47254 by Danielle Steel read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Born in 1893 and now in their twenties, identical twins Olivia and Victoria Henderson are often confused with one another. But reliable Olivia has always rescued the adventurous Victoria from her escapades. Then Victoria gets herself into a scrape from which Olivia can't save her unless they trade identities. Bestseller 1998. Misty: The Wildflowers RC 48794 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Collectively they consider themselves members of OWP, Orphans with Parents. Californians Misty, Star, Jade, and Cathy (Cat) are meeting with Dr. Marlowe, their therapist. At their first meeting, Misty relates how her parents' divorce affects her. Prequel to Star (RC 48795). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. My Brother Michael RC 46631 by Janis Owens read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes Gabe Catts has always secretly loved Myra, the girl next door. While attending college up north, he drowns his distress in alcohol over her marriage to his brother, Michael. Later Michael, dying from cancer, asks Gabe to return home and look after his estate, including Michael's family. Strong language and violence. 1997. The Next Step in the Dance RC 47773 by Tim Gautreaux read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Tired of her machinist husband Paul's flirtations, fistfights, late nights at the dance hall, and lack of ambition, Colette Thibodeaux leaves their small Louisiana town and heads for California. Although Paul has been happy with his lifestyle, he gives it up to follow Colette. Strong language. 1998. Once in a Lifetime RC 47990 by Danielle Steel read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes (Reissue) Internationally acclaimed author Daphne Fields lies in an intensive-care unit after being struck by a car on Christmas Eve. Flashbacks reveal the tragedies in her life: the loss of her husband and daughter in a fire, her son's deafness, and the accidental death of her lover. Descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1982. Perdido RC 48059 by Rick Collignon read by David Elias 1 cassette Even though Will Sawyer has lived in Guadalupe for years, his actions prove he is still an outsider. Hearing about a woman found hanging on the bridge twenty-five years ago, he lets his curiosity override his judgment. His persistence stirs up trouble the town chose long ago to ignore. 1997. Perfidia RC 47696 by Judith Rossner read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes A promiscuous heavy drinker, divorced Anita was never a very attentive mother. As the emotional cruelty increases, her daughter Madeleine hopes to survive long enough to escape from Santa Fe and attend Dartmouth, where her father teaches. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Plainsong RC 49056 by Kent Haruf read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Life in the small town of Holt, Colorado, includes a high school teacher caring for his two young sons as his wife leaves him. His coworker, later his lover, convinces two old rancher brothers to take in an outcast pregnant student. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Reading in the Dark RC 46664 by Seamus Deane read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes An Irish boy recalls events in his life, from his childhood in the 1940s until his parents' deaths in 1971. The third child in a large Catholic family in Northern Ireland, he grew up hearing stories about the past and puzzling over family secrets. The most intriguing ones concerned the death of his Uncle Eddie in 1922. Some violence and some strong language. 1996. River, Cross My Heart RC 48816 by Breena Clarke read by Samarra Mbenga 2 cassettes Clara, six, and Johnnie Mae, twelve, are among the many black children of Washington, D.C., in 1925 who swim in the Potomac River because they are not allowed to use the nearby pool. When Clara drowns in the river, Johnnie Mae has difficulty overcoming her sense of responsibility for Clara's death. 1999. Rose's Garden RC 46787 by Carrie Brown read by Don Emmick 2 cassettes Conrad Morrisey has allowed himself to wallow in misery since his wife of more than fifty years, Rose, died four months ago. Worst of all, he has neglected Rose's lovely garden. The only thing he worries about now is his homing pigeons. When a storm drives him outside to check on them, he sees an angel, and the results turn his life around. 1998. Roxanna Slade RC 48339 by Reynolds Price read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes A southerner tells her life story from her twentieth birthday in 1920. On that momentous and fateful occasion, her younger brother Fern introduces her to Larkin Slade, Fern's best friend and the man he wants her to marry. But Lark dies that same day. 1998. Sanctuary RC 49007 by William Faulkner read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes (Reissue) Mississippi lawyer Horace Benbow becomes involved with young coed Temple Drake, who is then brutally raped. The investigation reveals human evil amidst poor white moonshiners, half-wits, and prostitutes. First published in 1931; contains 1985 changes made by Noel Polk based on the author's notes. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1931. Sister, Sister RC 47502 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Two sisters, Inda and Valerie, call each other Red and Black because of their skin tones. The sisters find an unlikely friend in a third woman as each attempts to deal with a dead-end relationship and carve out a new life. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. The Snake-Stone RC 48384 by Berlie Doherty read by David Cutler 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old James is a championship diver who may have a chance to make an Olympic team. But he suddenly sets another goal. James, adopted, wants to find his birth mother. His only clues are a scrap of paper and a snake- shaped stone. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Star: The Wildflowers, Book 2 RC 48795 by V.C. Andrews read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette In their second therapy session, Star, another OWP (Orphans with Parents), reveals to Dr. Marlowe her troubled childhood involving a mother who is constantly drunk and a father who left home shortly after her baby brother was born. Sequel to Misty (RC 48794). For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Tara Road RC 47670 by Maeve Binchy read by Anne Hancock 4 cassettes In Ireland, Ria's marriage falls apart when her husband leaves her for his pregnant girlfriend; in Connecticut, Marilyn, unable to cope with her son's death, separates from her husband. A phone call sets in motion a swapping of houses for the summer and the chance for each woman to rediscover herself. Bestseller 1998. This Is My Daughter RC 48149 by Roxana Robinson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes When Emma marries Peter Chatfield, his seven-year-old Amanda has already become a nasty, belligerent child. Emma's daughter Tess, by contrast, is a warm, loving toddler. Over the next eight years, Amanda's problems multiply, leading to tragic consequences for the marriage and for Tess. Some strong language. 1998. Was It Something I Said? RC 48258 by Valerie Block read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Food products manager Barry is desperate for a girlfriend; attorney Justine has bad luck dating. Barry sees Justine at the airport and changes flights to sit next to her. When the plane crashes at takeoff, they bond but feel threatened to discover Justine once dated Barry's playboy roommate. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1998. Watermelon RC 47300 by Marian Keyes read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Claire left a well-paid job in Dublin, moved to London, became a waitress, fell in love, and married James. Now, as she gives birth to their first child, James announces he is leaving her. With a newborn baby and a post-maternity body, heartbroken Claire crawls back to her Ireland family home at twenty-nine. Some strong language. 1995. Whistle RC 48327 by Janice Daugharty read by John Polk 2 cassettes Roper Rackard, already on probation, hides the body of his white boss's wife when he finds her dead. Guilt and fear haunt him even before his family finds out and harasses him. His mother, Louise, has long and intimate ties to his boss's family, as does Roper. Strong language. 1998. The Wonder Worker RC 47291 by Susan Howatch read by Corrie James 4 cassettes March 1988. Nicholas Darrow, now in his mid-forties, is priest-in-charge of St. Benet's Healing Centre in London's financial district. When Alice Fletcher--an overweight but talented cook--stumbles into St. Benet's, she is immediately mesmerized by Darrow. Her arrival sets off a chain of events that lead to Darrow's downfall. Some strong language. 1997. Humor The Adrian Mole Diaries: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13-3/4; The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole RC 46651 by Sue Townsend read by George Holmes 2 cassettes British teenager records his worries about being short, his parents, his dog, choosing a career, and daily events in England in the 1980s. Originally published as two separate volumes in 1982 and 1985. For junior and senior high readers. 1985. Big Trouble RC 48817 by Dave Barry read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes South Florida. When two hit men from Jersey attempt to eliminate embezzler Arthur Herk, they are interrupted time and again--by his stepdaughter Jenny's high school friends playing pranks; a homeless man living in his yard; and home invaders with a miniature Russian nuclear bomb. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1999. The Country Life RC 48660 by Rachel Cusk read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Twenty-nine-year-old Stella Benson--ditching family, job, and London flat--escapes to the country as an au pair to a disabled teenager. The eccentric Madden family intrigues Stella. She gradually begins to like her antagonistic charge, Martin, who tries his best to uncover Stella's secrets. Strong language. 1997. Coyote v. Acme RC 48017 by Ian Frazier read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Twenty-two humorous short stories from Atlantic Monthly, the New Yorker, and Army Man. In the title story, an attorney presents the case of Wile E. Coyote's product liability claim against the Acme Company. "The Last Segment" pertains to the final Mary Tyler Moore Show, and "Dial W-H-Y W-O-R-K" discusses the No-Show Jobs Hotline. 1996. Election RC 47114 by Tom Perrotta read by John Polk 1 cassette Faculty advisor Jim McAllister is having personal problems when he gets seriously, but humorously, involved in a New Jersey suburban high school election. Tracy, an ambitious overachiever with no real friends; Paul, a popular and intelligent jock; and Tammy, Paul's unhappy younger sister, run for student body president. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Last Days of Summer RC 48541 by Steve Kluger read by John Polk 2 cassettes 1940. Twelve-year-old wise guy Joey Margolis, the only Jewish boy in his Brooklyn neighborhood, begins writing letters to the Giants' third baseman, Charlie Banks. Charlie replies, and they correspond about everything from politicians to girlfriends. The two meet and continue their adventures until World War II intervenes. Some strong language. 1998. Love among the Walnuts RC 48361 by Jean Ferris read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Sandy, raised in isolation by his wealthy parents, must fight off his greedy uncles, who manage to incapacitate the elderly couple--and Sandy's pet chicken. Nurse Sunnie Stone helps Sandy move them into a high-class rest home, Walnut Manor. Then Sandy and Sunnie together confront the uncles. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Roy Blount's Book of Southern Humor RC 47634 edited by Roy Blount read by Lindsay Ellison 6 cassettes A collection of some 160 humorous tales, memoirs, poems, essays, and song lyrics from the American South. The diverse authors include Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, Little Richard, and Dave Barry. Blount's comments precede each selection. Some strong language. 1994. Tomcat in Love RC 47387 by Tim O'Brien read by Randy Wieck 3 cassettes Professor Tom Chippering had cheated on his ex-wife, Lorna Sue, but now he cannot imagine life without her. He becomes obsessed with the idea of revenge against Lorna Sue and her new husband, but Tom's efforts lead to a series of debacles. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Welcome to Paradise RC 48749 by Laurence Shames read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes When a tiny mobster, Big Al, goes to Florida on vacation, an angry colleague hires two men to play a series of cruel pranks on him. The men target the wrong guy and harass another Big Al, who had won a trip in a sales competition. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1999. Legal The Alternate RC 48740 by John Martel read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes When the wife of California's former congressman Elliot Ashford is murdered, Elliot can't produce an alibi; he was with a mobster who was violating parole. Attorneys on both sides plot their career moves and puzzle out the complex case, but then an unbalanced alternate juror decides to help the prosecutors win. Strong language and violence. 1999. Brain Storm RC 48344 by Richard Dooling read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Joe Watson, a lawyer who specializes in cyber-research, is forced by a local federal judge to take his first pro bono case--the murder of a deaf African American. While he is preparing for trial, Watson is fired, his family leaves him, and he almost has an affair. Strong language and violence. 1998. Chain of Custody RC 47568 by Harry Levy read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Dr. Michael Malone, a physician and medical malpractice lawyer, is accused of murdering his estranged wife. In the midst of the trial, Malone works to settle his own cases. When a client is murdered, Malone connects the deaths and races to find new suspects. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1998. Conflict of Interest RC 46765 by Terry Lewis read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Beset with marital and alcohol problems, trial lawyer Ted Stevens is appointed to defend the accused murderer of reporter Patty Stiles. Concealing his past romance with Stiles and continuing to drink recklessly, Stevens puts both the defense case and his own career in jeopardy. Strong language. 1997. Dark Lady RC 48776 by Richard North Patterson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Stella Marz, assistant county prosecutor in the city of Steelton, hopes to become prosecutor if her boss, Arthur Bright, wins the mayoral election. But two confusing and high-profile murder cases, both assigned to Stella, threaten to blow the election wide open. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Harmful Intent RC 48727 by Baine Kerr read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Although he has vowed to stop trying malpractice lawsuits, attorney Peter Moss is drawn to the case of Terry Winter--a woman dying of breast cancer who is suing her family physician for failing to diagnose it in time. Moss has faced this doctor in court before--and lost. Strong language. 1999. The Judgment RC 47362 by William J. Coughlin read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Even though Charley Sloan has moved his law office out of Detroit, deputy police chief Mark Conroy asks Sloan for help defending against false charges of embezzlement. Sloan's girlfriend, policewoman Sue Gillis, is busy investigating a series of horrific child murders when Bishop Joe Solar asks Sloan to help a priest accused of child molestation. Strong language and violence. 1997. The Law of Similars RC 48572 by Chris Bohjalian read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Vermont state's attorney Leland Fowler consults homeopath Carissa Lake about a cold and falls in love. Soon after, another of Carissa's patients discontinues his regular medicine and dies. Leland abandons all ethics, clandestinely assisting Carissa with her legal defense. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Legal Briefs: Stories by Today's Best Legal Thriller Writers RC 47441 edited by William Bernhardt read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes Short stories involving lawyers and the legal system by eleven established authors. In "The Divorce" by Grif Stockley, a widowed lawyer is set up by a comely woman, who is seeking a divorce. In "Poetic Justice," a conniving but lazy lawyer meets his match in a powerful politician who just happens to be his size. 1998. Personal Injuries RC 48865 by Scott Turow read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Greedy personal-injury attorney Robbie Feaver is caught bribing judges in corrupt Kindle County. The FBI assigns agent Evon Miller to pose as his paralegal in the ensuing sting operation. Feaver's lawyer, George Mason, recounts events preceding the trial that leads to the eventual cleanup of the bench. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Rough Justice RC 47357 by Lisa Scottoline read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Attorney Marta Richter has argued persuasively on behalf of her client, Elliot Steere, who is charged with murdering a homeless man. But as they wait for the verdict, arrogant millionaire Steere lets it slip that it wasn't self-defense, after all. Knowing she is risking her life, Richter attempts to gather last-minute proof that Steere is guilty. Strong language and violence. 1997. The Sabbathday River RC 48531 by Jean Hanff Korelitz read by Nanette Savard 4 cassettes New Hampshire, 1985. Outsider Naomi Roth discovers the body of a newborn in the river. Young single mother Heather Pratt confesses. Then Naomi discovers another dead infant. When public opinion condemns Heather, Naomi convinces newcomer Judith Friedman, an attorney and fellow Jew, to take the case. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Literature Amerika RC 46668 by Franz Kafka read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes First written in German in 1927, this novel expresses the author's rejection of the capitalist system. Karl Rossmann, a young immigrant to America, is snubbed by his relatives, robbed by tramps, and ridiculed in his attempt to find work. Includes an introduction by E.L. Doctorow. 1938. Bend Sinister RC 49022 by Vladimir Nabokov read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Middle-aged Professor Krug and his young son, David, encounter arbitrary policies in an unnamed tyrannical police state. Krug gradually disintegrates under the duress of maintaining personal standards in a totalitarian society. First novel by the Russian author after arriving in the U.S. 1947. California Sketches RC 47144 by Mark Twain and Bret Harte read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Forty-six essays by Mark Twain and Bret Harte, written early in their careers for a San Francisco literary publication, the Californian. Includes a short story, "The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," by Twain; recalls a visit to the public library in "Among the Books," by Harte. Also describes life in California after the Gold Rush and during the Civil War. 1926. The Diamond as Big as the Ritz and Other Stories RC 48239 by F. Scott Fitzgerald read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Six short stories describe the manipulations of the wealthy in the post-World War I era. In the title story, the richest man in the world blows up his home and family rather than share his bounty. In "The Ice Palace," a southern belle flees the north for the warmth of her homeplace. 1998. The Enchanter RC 48886 by Vladimir Nabokov read by Richard Davidson 1 cassette A middle-aged man describes his attraction to prepubescent girls and his decision this time to pursue his newest interest, a twelve-year-old, russet-haired maiden roller- skating in a park. With an afterword by the author's son and translator Dmitri Nabokov. Precursor to Lolita (RC 16746). Some descriptions of sex. 1986. First Love and Other Stories RC 47508 by Ivan Turgenev read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes These three stories by the nineteenth-century Russian author are somewhat autobiographical. In "First Love," written in 1860, a father and son fall in love with the same woman. Written in 1872, "Spring Torrents" portrays a middle-aged person looking back on the folly of youth. "A Fire at Sea," written in 1883, tells of Turgenev's personal experience. 1957. Glory RC 48104 by Vladimir Nabokov read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1919 young Martin Edelweiss flees Russia with his mother. Eventually he attends Cambridge University and socializes with other Russian expatriates in Britain. He falls in love with Sonia Zilanov and tries to impress her by sneaking back to the Soviet Union for a brief adventure. 1932. King, Queen, Knave RC 47519 by Vladimir Nabokov read by Rick Foucheux 2 cassettes Young Franz goes to work for his Uncle Dreyer, whose wife, Martha, finds Franz attractive. But a twist of fate spoils the lovers' dalliance and thwarts their plan to be rid of the unsuspecting husband. Originally published in Russian in 1928. Some descriptions of sex. 1968. The Magnificent Ambersons RC 48558 by Booth Tarkington read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) In the nineteenth century Major Amberson made a fortune, and his family became the most prominent in their midwestern town. When industrialization transforms the town into a city, the major's only grandson, arrogant George Amberson Minafer, cannot adjust to the change; his only ambition is to be a yachtsman. Pulitzer Prize. 1918. The Nick Adams Stories RC 49189 by Ernest Hemingway read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Twenty-four of Hemingway's stories featuring Nick Adams. Arranged to depict segments of Adams's life in chronological order, they portray his childhood and adolescence, followed by his years as a soldier, veteran, writer, and parent. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1972. 1972. The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas RC 47272 by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes A wealthy Brazilian dies of pneumonia at age sixty-four and decides to write his autobiography to while away a part of eternity and to give humankind some record of his life. He concludes that the good and bad in his life cancelled each other out. First published in 1881. 1997. A Scots Quair RC 47292 by Lewis Grassic Gibbon read by Anne Flosnik 6 cassettes Three short novels written between 1932 and 1934 follow the life of Chris Guthrie in early twentieth-century Scotland. Sunset Song depicts the harsh beauty of the prewar Scottish countryside. Cloud Howe shows a small town in the grip of postwar depression. And Grey Granite deals with an industrial city in the throes of an economic crisis. Updated notes and introduction. 1990. Season of Migration to the North RC 47270 by Tayeb Salih read by David Cutler 1 cassette Two Sudanese men who studied in Europe meet in a village on the Nile. Mustafa confides to the younger man the secrets of his past--his obsession with British women and theirs with him, and the high price he and they have paid for their illusions. 1969. Yesterday Will Make You Cry RC 48370 by Chester Himes read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Autobiographical novel first written in 1937, released in 1953 as Cast the First Stone and now returned to its original form and title. Himes, who spent seven years in prison, relates the story of a poor white man, Jimmy Monroe, and his journey through the criminal justice system. Some strong language and some violence. 1937. Medical The Blood Artists RC 47289 by Chuck Hogan read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes In the year 2016 virologists Peter Maryk and Stephen Pearse race against time to stop the spread of an organism that has wiped out the town of Plainville, Massachusetts. One resident, Melanie Weir, is immune--as is Maryk. But a carrier is deliberately spreading the virus--killing plants, animals, and insects, as well as humans. Some violence. 1998. Bloodstream RC 48731 by Tess Gerritsen read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Widowed Dr. Claire Elliot has opened a practice in Tranquility, Maine, in hopes of steering her son away from trouble in Baltimore. But Tranquility proves to be worse. As more and more of the town's teenagers become extremely violent, Claire races to find a medical reason. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Experiment RC 48815 by John Darnton read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Reporter Jude Harley stumbles across a cloning experiment being used for immoral purposes. Meanwhile one of the clones has escaped from the isolated island lab. With the help of Dr. Tizzie Tierney, a biological medical researcher doing studies on twins, Harley uncovers the reason behind the scientific conspiracy. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. Fertile Ground RC 48108 by Rochelle Krich read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Dr. Lisa Brockman, an Orthodox Jew, works for her fianc‚, Dr. Matthew Gordon, at a fertility clinic. Lisa is terrified when a female donor is murdered, money is missing, and Matthew disappears. The clinic is soon accused of switching eggs, and an Orthodox client questions the morality of infertility treatments. Some violence. 1998. Midwives RC 47250 by Chris Bohjalian read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes When complications arise during a home birth, an ice storm and downed telephone lines prevent midwife Sibyl from getting Charlotte to a hospital. Charlotte stops breathing and, desperate to save the baby, Sibyl performs a cesarean. But she is later arrested and tried for murder. Some strong language. Bestseller 1997. The Silent Cradle RC 47401 by Margaret Cuthbert read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Dr. Rae Duprey is an obstetrician at Berkeley Hills Hospital. Her former lover Bo Michaels now runs a nearby maternity center. When the hospital handles a string of emergency cases originating from the center, Rae begins an investigation that puts both her job and her life at risk. Strong language and some violence. 1998. The Universal Donor RC 46630 by Craig Nova read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Dr. Terry McKechnie is working in the emergency room when his adulterous lover, Virginia Lee, is admitted with a snakebite. When Lee reacts adversely to the antivenin and needs a transfusion of rare blood, McKechnie goes to great lengths to locate a donor. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Vector RC 47835 by Robin Cook read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Forensic pathologists Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery both have puzzling cases in New York City but do not realize their investigations are connected and have wider implications. Meanwhile taxi driver Yuri Davydov, a Russian immigrant disillusioned with the American dream, experiments with his biotechnical knowledge to plot revenge. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Multicultural American Owned Love RC 47953 by Robert Boswell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Gay Schaefer lives in a small New Mexico town where two lifestyles--one middle-class American and one poor Mexican-- clash. When Gay's teenaged daughter, Rita, begins dating her friend's brother, Enrique Calzado, both are threatened by a bitter and hostile Mexican boy from the ghetto. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. A Bend in the River RC 48487 by V.S. Naipaul read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes In a recently independent central African nation, Salim, a Muslim of Indian origin, purchases a defunct store in a town at a bend in the river. Hoping to prosper but feeling trapped, Salim describes the people, political climate, and needs of a society in upheaval. 1979. Blue Dawn, Red Earth: New Native American Storytellers RC 46661 edited by Clifford E. Trafzer read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Thirty short stories by Native Americans from different tribal groups. Original tales created from personal experiences, like being sent to a government boarding school or moving away from the reservation. Other selections are based on traditional themes involving ghosts or people especially attuned to nature. 1996. Caucasia RC 47685 by Danzy Senna read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1970s. Cole and Birdie Lee, daughters of a black professor and a white revolutionary, live in Boston. Their father takes the darker daughter, Cole, to Brazil. Birdie, left with her radical mother, is soon on the run from the FBI. Living as a white person and confused about race and identity, she desperately misses her sister. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Drums of Change: The Story of Running Fawn RC 48480 by Janette Oke read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In 1874 Martin Forbes, a young missionary, arrives in Alberta, Canada, to establish a school and bring Christianity to the Blackfoot Indians. Two star pupils, Running Fawn and Silver Fox, are then sent to school in Calgary, where Silver Fox is able to accept Christianity, but Running Fawn returns home to her family and beliefs. 1996. Eating Chinese Food Naked RC 47741 by Mei Ng read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Ruby Lee moves back home above the family laundry in Queens after college, not knowing what to do with her life. She feels sorry for her immigrant mother and is also not ready to move in with her boyfriend Nick. Drifting, she takes a temp job. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Honk and Holler Opening Soon RC 48105 by Billie Letts read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Caney Paxton, a Vietnam vet who has lost the use of his legs, runs a small roadside cafe in Sequoyah, Oklahoma. The regulars at the Honk and Holler are surprised when Caney hires first a Native American waitress and later a Vietnamese cook. The two newcomers soon bring life to the cafe's humdrum routine. 1998. The Jade Peony RC 46958 by Wayson Choy read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Story of a Chinese immigrant family living in Vancouver in the early 1940s told in the voices of the daughter and two younger sons. The matriarchal grandmother, Poh-Poh, tries to impart Chinese traditions and values to the grandchildren, who want to assimilate. Some strong language. Canadian Trillium Award Winner. 1995. Juneteenth RC 48438 by Ralph Ellison read by Bob Moore 3 cassettes Senator Sunraider lies in the hospital struggling to survive a gunshot wound. The apparently white politician asks to see Reverend Hickman, the African American minister who raised him. In the course of their conversations, the senator recalls his childhood and begins to understand his own complex racial identity. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Kaaterskill Falls RC 47206 by Allegra Goodman read by David Elias 2 cassettes 1970s. An ultra-Orthodox Jewish congregation led by Rabbi Kirshner summers each year in the Catskills. Area residents resent the summer people developing the wilds. There is also discord in the Kirshner household as the elderly rabbi decides which of his sons will be his successor. Other members of the synagogue struggle with maintaining their traditions in a secular world. 1998. Mercy of a Rude Stream, Volume 4: Requiem for Harlem RC 47122 by Henry Roth read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes In the final volume in this series following From Bondage (RC 45336), Ira Stigman's alienation from his immigrant Jewish family continues. Eventually Ira extricates himself from their suffocating tenement and moves in with his professor, Edith. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Milk in My Coffee RC 47504 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes Recently moved from Tennessee to New York City, African American Jordan Greene is confused by his attraction to Kimberly Chavers, an artist he met in a cab. Kimberly is white and Jordan, who has only dated black women, is nervous to even be seen with her. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Miss Ophelia RC 48085 by Mary Burnett Smith read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Rural Virginia, 1948. Eleven-year-old Isabel "Belly" Anderson must spend the summer in a neighboring town helping her mean aunt recuperate from an operation. Once there, the young African American takes piano lessons from her mother's friend Ophelia. Belly learns many adult secrets during her vacation and the meaning of love and loyalty. Some strong language. 1997. Mother of Pearl RC 48529 by Melinda Haynes read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Petal, Mississippi; 1956. Valuable, a fourteen-year-old white who has basically raised herself, is pregnant. Even, twenty-seven, a black orphan, loves Joody Two Sun, a prophetess. As these and other outcast residents search for identity, commitment, and love, they begin to form a family that crosses over racial lines. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Power RC 48115 by Linda Hogan read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes At sixteen, Omishto struggles to come to terms with her Native American Taiga heritage. Her problem is compounded when her spiritual mother, Ama, kills a sacred panther and refuses to defend herself before the tribal elders. As the only witness, Omishto tries to understand her responsibilities to Ama and to herself. 1998. Things Fall Apart RC 47510 by Chinua Achebe read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Portrays traditional Ibo society in nineteenth-century Nigeria and one of its great men, Okonkwo. Through rituals, the lives of the individual and the community are unified, giving them order and significance. But the time-honored system of beliefs and behavior falls apart with the arrival of missionaries and colonists. 1958. The Ventriloquist's Tale RC 48167 by Pauline Melville read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes When Chofy McKinnon, a Wapisiana Indian, moves to Georgetown, Guyana, he feels alienated by city life. He meets Rosa Mendelson, an English scholar who is studying novelist Evelyn Waugh. The two become lovers but approach the world through the disparate views of their respective cultures, hers materialistic and his mystical. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997. Mystery and Detective Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist RC 47851 by M.C. Beaton read by Carmella Ross 1 cassette Chasing her ex-fianc‚ neighbor James Lacey to Cyprus, amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin gets sidetracked by a murder in a group of tourists. Her attempt to reconcile with James is further hampered by the appearance of flirtatious Sir Charles from their Cotswold village. 1997. All She Was Worth RC 47322 by Miyuki Miyabe read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Engaged, Jun Kurisaka and Shoko Sekine are shopping for their new home when Jun learns Shoko has no credit cards. A bank employee, Jun expedites Shoko's application and is shocked to learn she has a bad credit record. Then Shoko disappears. Jun implores his "uncle" Honma, a homicide investigator on medical leave, to help. Neither is ready for what Honma uncovers. 1996. Aunt Dimity Digs In RC 48173 by Nancy Atherton read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Lori Shepherd, mother of infant twins, lives in a cottage in an English village and communicates with her late Aunt Dimity via written messages. The magic notebooks help Lori solve the disappearance of an ancient manuscript that is turning the village into two distinct and warring camps. 1998. The Ballad of Frankie Silver RC 47980 by Sharyn McCrumb read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Tennessee Sheriff Spencer Arrowood finds parallels between a nineteenth-century murder and one he investigated twenty years ago. In 1833 Frankie Silver was the first woman hanged in North Carolina. Another murderer is bound for the electric chair for a crime committed on the Appalachian Trail. Both cases leave unanswered questions. Some violence. 1998. Before She Dies RC 47950 by Steven F. Havill read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Posadas County, New Mexico. Undersheriff Bill Gastner is busy contending with a prisoner found dead in his cell and a politician's drunken daughter when Deputy Paul Enci¤o and reporter Linda Real are found shot in his cruiser. The deputy is dead, leaving Gastner to find the killer. Some violence. 1996. The Best of Sisters in Crime RC 47036 edited by Marilyn Wallace read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Anthology of mysteries written by award-winning women authors such as Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky, Mary Higgins Clark, and Elizabeth George. In "One Hit Wonder" by Gabrielle Kraft, a washed-up musician gets another chance; in "Extenuating Circumstances" by Joyce Carol Oates, a mother justifies her horrific crime. Gives brief introductions about each author. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. The Big Bad City: A Novel of the 87th Precinct RC 48250 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes A nun with breast implants is murdered in a city park. Detective Carella investigates the crime while still fuming at the unexpected release of the man who killed his father. Meanwhile a burglar is canvassing the city leaving chocolate chip cookies at each crime scene. Violence and strong language. 1999. The Black Book: An Inspector Rebus Novel RC 46660 by Ian Rankin read by Steven Crossley 2 cassettes Five years ago, Edinburgh's Central Hotel burned to the ground, and a body with a bullet hole in it was found in the ashes. Now John Rebus is having a terrible week--his lover has thrown him out, his brother has arrived unannounced, and his deputy is hospitalized in a coma. Then Rebus reads the notes in his deputy's black book and sees a connection. Strong language. 1993. Black Notice RC 48767 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Richmond medical examiner Kay Scarpetta investigates a decomposed body found on a freighter. Evidence leads her to Interpol in Paris, where she learns of a serial killer who calls himself a werewolf. Back in Virginia, Kay and policeman Peter Marino find more victims. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Blanche Cleans Up RC 47262 by Barbara Neely read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes When Blanche White reluctantly agrees to fill in as housekeeper for a vacationing friend, she encounters a family in chaos. Mr. Brindle's campaign for governor is disrupted by a murder and a suicide in his household. Some of his African American supporters are particularly scornful and suspicious of Blanche. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1998. Bloody Secrets: A Lupe Solano Mystery RC 48177 by Carolina Garcia-Aguilera read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Cuban refugee Luis Delgado hires private investigator Lupe Solano for assistance in obtaining his late father's fortune, which had been smuggled out of Cuba by his father's friends. The now-prominent Miami couple refuse to honor their commitment and instead try to kill Luis. As Lupe investigates, she is drawn to Luis. Some violence. 1998. The Body in the Bookcase: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 48485 by Katherine Hall Page read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Faith Fairchild is kept busy running a catering company-- currently contending with a demanding bride and her blue- blood mother. Faith also investigates shady dealings in the New England antique business after an elderly member of her husband's parish dies during a robbery. Then Faith's house is ransacked, and family heirlooms are stolen. 1998. The Body in the Bouillon: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 48878 by Katherine Hall Page read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Faith Fairchild, former caterer, takes a temporary job in the kitchen of a retirement home so she can investigate the mysterious death of a resident. When a blinding snowstorm forces her to spend the night, another corpse turns up in her bed. Some violence. 1991. The Body in the Fjord: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 47273 by Katherine Hall Page read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Pix Miller leaves her job with Faith Fairchild's catering company to travel to Norway with her mother, Ursula Rowe. The two want to investigate a friend's sudden disappearance. They join a mountain tour sponsored by the missing girl's former employer. While observing possible suspects, Pix uncovers a plot to smuggle Viking silver out of the country. Some violence. 1997. Bombay Ice RC 47303 by Leslie Forbes read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes A psychological murder mystery set in the movie production world of Bombay, India. The pregnant Miranda fears that her husband, Prosper, murdered his first wife. She confides in her crime reporter sister, Roz Bengal, who arrives in Bombay to investigate. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. A Breach of Promise: A Thomas Monk Mystery RC 47705 by Anne Perry read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes London, 1860. Sir Oliver Rathbone defends a young man who is being sued for breaking an engagement contract. Rathbone enlists the help of nurse Hester Latterly and investigator Monk to explore the young man's and woman's pasts. When his client is found dead, Rathbone increases his scrutiny, convinced it was murder. Some violence. 1998. Brunswick Gardens: A Thomas and Charlotte Pitt Mystery RC 47115 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Victorian policeman Thomas Pitt investigates the death of Unity Bellwood, a scholar of ancient languages who was assisting Reverend Parmenter with writing a book. When Pitt learns Unity was pregnant, he suspects Reverend Parmenter, his son, or a curate living in the house. But when the priest is murdered, Pitt must develop a new theory. As usual, his wife, Charlotte, helps him uncover the guilty party. 1998. Brushback: A Rocksburg Novel RC 48009 by K.C. Constantine read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Ex-baseball player Bobby ("the Brushback Kid") Blasco is found beaten to death in an alley. Rugs Carlucci, acting police chief of Rocksburg, Pennsylvania, hunts for the killer and discovers how degenerate Blasco was. Carlucci also has other problems to contend with--city politics, dating, and his hypochondriac mother. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Case of the Baker Street Irregulars RC 47230 by Anthony Boucher read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes Mystery and humor result when a group of Sherlock Holmes fans decides to monitor a villainous script writer and the production of a film version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventure of the Speckled Band. Contains introduction by Otto Penzler. 1940. The Case of the Deadly Toy: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 47605 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes (Reissue) Norda Allison is briefly engaged to Mervin Selkirk, the wealthy, authoritarian father of seven-year-old Robert. She feels like a pawn in the custody battle between Mervin and his former wife, and when Mervin is murdered, she seeks help from Perry Mason. 1959. Cat in a Flamingo Fedora: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 47846 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Temple Barr, public relations officer, has her hands full. She must convince hotel owners to buy into an artist's plans to cover Las Vegas with nine hundred thousand pink flamingos, while she oversees her cat Louie's role in a commercial. Then she investigates when her friend Matt suspects that a mysterious caller to the crisis center may have been actor Darren Cooke, who has just turned up dead. 1997. The Cat Who Saw Stars RC 47906 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Qwilleran and his cats Koko and Yum Yum always retreat to his lake cottage in July. Just before they go this year, Qwilleran learns a young hiker has disappeared in that area. Then shortly after their arrival, Koko makes a discovery on the beach that keeps Qwilleran busy. Bestseller 1998. Cat with an Emerald Eye: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 47845 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Temple Barr, public relations expert for the Crystal Phoenix in Las Vegas, attends a Halloween night seance, intended to resurrect the spirit of Harry Houdini. Before the event is over, one of the psychics is dead. With the help of her cat, Midnight Louie, Temple finds herself investigating a murder that may involve her ex-boyfriend, Max Kinsella. 1996. The Cereal Murders: A Culinary Mystery RC 48591 by Diane Mott Davidson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes After an evening spent working at the exclusive Colorado prep school her son attends, caterer Goldy Bear discovers the body of the class valedictorian. When other deaths follow and Goldy and her son are viciously harassed, she and her boyfriend, detective Tom Schulz, investigate. Some strong language and some violence. 1993. The Chimney Sweeper's Boy RC 47794 by Barbara Vine read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes When famous author Gerald Candless dies suddenly, his beloved daughter Sarah agrees to write his biography. She immediately discovers that her father was not the man he portrayed himself to be: he had stolen the name of a dead boy, and his whole past was a lie. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Comeback: A Parker Novel RC 47598 by Richard Stark read by John Polk 2 cassettes Parker and three partners plot to rob an evangelist of almost half a million dollars with the help of an inside man. Everything goes off without a hitch until one of the gang decides that he wants all of the money. Soon Parker needs to use his wiles to get his fair share of the loot. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. The Curious Affair of the Third Dog RC 48902 by Patricia Moyes read by George Holmes 2 cassettes (Reissue) While on holiday in Dorset, Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Tibbett and his wife, Emmy, investigate skulduggery in greyhound racing that leads to a murder. 1973. Damsel in Distress: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery RC 47577 by Carola Dunn read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes When the Honourable Phillip Petrie's car breaks down, American Gloria Arbuckle, in England with her millionaire father, comes to his rescue. Phillip is quite taken with Gloria, and a romance begins. When she is kidnapped, Phillip calls on his childhood friend, Daisy Dalrymple, for help. 1997. Dead Folks RC 46559 by Jon A. Jackson read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Deadman (RC 38428), detective Fang Mulheisen of the Detroit police is back on the trail of Joe Service and Helen Sedlacek. Joe escapes from a hospital and flees to Salt Lake City where he sends for Helen, who has the money they stole from the mob. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Death and Restoration: A Jonathan Argyll Mystery RC 48903 by Iain Pears read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Flavia di Stefan, of the art theft squad, learns that infamous English art thief Mary Verney is returning to Italy. Flavia enlists the help of her fianc‚, lecturer Jonathan Argyll, to keep Mary from plundering any more items. They soon realize that the target is an obscure madonna icon of little obvious value. 1996. Death by Accident: A Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mystery RC 46879 by Bill Crider read by Fred Major 1 cassette Sheriff Dan Rhodes is suspicious when two deaths occur within two weeks of each other in his rural Texas county. When a third victim appears, Rhodes is convinced there is a connection, especially since all the victims favored a certain honky-tonk joint. Some violence. 1998. Death du Jour RC 48533 by Kathy Reichs read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan examines the remains of a nun who is a candidate for sainthood. Meanwhile, she learns a multiple murder in the Laurentian Mountains is tied to a cult with branches in South Carolina and Texas--a group her sister recently joined. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Death of a Healing Woman RC 47921 by Allana Martin read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Texana Jones operates a trading post on the Mexican-American border. She is still mourning the death of two friends when she finds the body of a third, healer Rhea Fair. The authorities blame drug couriers. As Texana investigates, an outbreak of rabies spreads through the countryside. Some violence. Spur Award Winner. 1996. The Death of an Irish Tinker: A Peter McGarr Mystery RC 48977 by Bartholomew Gill read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Dublin detective Peter McGarr has been trying for years to put away drug dealer Des Bacon. Biddy Nevins, an illiterate, itinerant artist, witnesses a murder by Bacon and flees after he also kills her lover. Twelve years later she returns, seeking revenge. Strong language and violence. 1997. Detective Duos RC 47330 edited by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Following their introduction in which the editors discuss the many combinations of detective duos in fiction, this husband-and-wife team offers twenty-five works covering the broad spectrum of mysteries both in historical development and in types of partnerships. Each story includes a brief introduction and offers suggested titles for further reading. 1997. Different Women Dancing RC 47186 by Jonathan Gash read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Dr. Clare Burtonall becomes suspicious of her husband when she finds a briefcase from a hit-and-run death in their hallway. She asks Bonn, a young man she remembers from the accident, to help her investigate. Bonn turns out to be a gigolo with connections to the underworld. Soon Clare learns many of their secrets. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Digging Up Momma: A Samantha Adams Mystery RC 47347 by Sarah Shankman read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Crime writer Samantha Adams is shocked to receive a letter from her mother--her parents died in a plane crash when Samantha was eight! Is it a cruel joke? Or, if her mother really is alive, why does she need Samantha to come to Santa Fe, and why has she waited thirty-four years to contact her? Strong language and some violence. 1998. Duo RC 48286 by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Short stories by a husband-and-wife writing team, written separately and in collaboration. In "The Cracks in the Sidewalk," a writer investigates a homeless woman in the neighborhood. In "Cache and Carry," private-eye Sharon McCone and the "Nameless Detective" join forces to find missing money. 1998. A Dying Light in Corduba RC 47471 by Lindsey Davis read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Rome, A.D. 73. When Marcus Didius Falco's boss, Chief Spy Anacrites, is almost murdered at a dinner for olive oil producers, Falco has to travel to Spain to investigate a possible illegal cartel. He is accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend, Helena, who insists he be present at their child's birth. As progress is slow, Falco fears that the baby will not be born in Rome. 1996. Even the Wicked: A Matthew Scudder Mystery RC 48351 by Lawrence Block read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes A serial killer is eliminating people who are even worse than he is, making him a hero to New York City residents. Private investigator Matt Scudder is hired by a lawyer who is on the murderer's hit list. Eventually, Scudder, like everyone else, is surprised at the killer's identity. Strong language and violence. 1997. Everybody Dies RC 48201 by Lawrence Block read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Matt Scudder is asked by his old friend, Irish mobster Mick Ballou, to investigate the killings of members of his gang. Soon Scudder and Ballou are targets for murder. Scudder receives little help from his former colleagues, the cops, who hate Ballou. Strong language and violence. 1998. Evil under the Sun: A Hercule Poirot Mystery RC 48877 by Agatha Christie read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Glamorous Arlena Marshall, vacationing with her husband and stepdaughter on Smugglers Island, is found strangled to death. The famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, finds that at least six of the other hotel guests had motives for the murder, but his usual faultless reasoning eventually uncovers the murderer, along with some surprises. 1940. Felix in the Underworld RC 47217 by John Mortimer read by David Cutler 2 cassettes During a book tour, author Felix Morsom is sued for child support for a ten-year-old boy. When the mother's companion is murdered, Felix becomes the main suspect. Fleeing to hide among London's homeless, he must come to terms with his moral and legal dilemmas. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. Fever Season RC 48614 by Barbara Hambly read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes 1830s New Orleans. In this sequel to A Free Man of Color (RC 46286), physician Benjamin January is busy tending to a deadly yellow fever epidemic. Runaway slave Cora LaFayette asks him to contact her husband at the home of one of his patrons--the cruel but powerful Creole, Madame Lalaurie. Some violence. 1998. Full Dress Gray RC 47578 by Lucian K. Truscott read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In this sequel to Dress Gray (RC 16136), Ry Slaight returns to West Point thirty years after he graduated, this time as the new superintendent. His first day on the job, a young woman cadet dies on parade. During the ensuing investigation, Slaight's daughter Jacey, also a cadet, helps uncover a conspiracy involving students and officers. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Garden Club Mystery RC 48560 by Graham Gordon Landrum and Robert Graham Landrum read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Harriet Bushrow investigates the murder of the garden club president, Marguerite Claymore. Marguerite's teenage assistant is accused of the crime, but Harriet suspects the death is connected to a rash of home burglaries in both Borderville, Tennessee, and Bordersville, Virginia. Sequel to The Historical Society Murder Mystery (RC 47929). 1998. Generous Death: A Jenny Cain Mystery RC 47576 by Nancy Pickard read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Jenny Cain, director of the town foundation, is threatened by the murders of three major philanthropists. With her name listed as the next victim, Jenny works with policeman Geof Bushfield, a former classmate, to catch the killer. Some violence and some strong language. 1984. God Save the Queen! RC 47615 by Dorothy Cannell read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Sir Henry Gossinger's only heir, Vivian, is not interested in Gossinger Hall. So he has decided to leave the mansion to his butler, Hutchins--an act that will right an old wrong done by his Gossinger ancestors. But then Hutchins is murdered. Vivian and Hutchins' granddaughter uncover other family secrets while searching for the killer. 1997. The Grace in Older Women RC 47080 by Jonathan Gash read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Lovejoy, investigating the murder of his friend Tryer, finds himself in charge of a fund-raiser, selling phony knighthoods and Olympic medals. He decides to hold an illegal antique auction in an effort to flush out the killer. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Grave Mistake RC 47509 by Ngaio Marsh read by Corrie James 2 cassettes (Reissue) Rich, vain, hypochondriac Sybil Foster, on a rest cure at posh Greengages, is found dead--a supposed but improbable suicide. Scotland Yard superintendent Roderick Alleyn investigates Foster's caddish doctor, never-do-well stepson, nouveau-riche neighbor, and a Scots gardener. 1978. The Grub-and-Stakers Spin a Yarn RC 45175 by Alisa Craig read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Osbert and Dittany Monk, part-time deputies in a small Canadian town, are enlisted to solve the murder of a local mincemeat maker. Mother Matilda has been guarding the family recipe for years and fears that her husband was killed by industrial spies. 1990. Hard Bargain: A Cat Marsala Mystery RC 46811 by Barbara D'Amato read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Chicago journalist Cat Marsala gets a chance to help her friend, police chief Harold McCoo, solve a mystery. Someone in his office is leaking information about a case that is damaging McCoo's reputation. The situation takes a deadly turn when McCoo's secretary receives a letter bomb. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. Hard Time: A V.I. Warshawski Novel RC 48812 by Sara Paretsky read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Chicago private detective V.I. Warshawski finds a fatally injured female escaped convict in the road. Police want to charge V.I. with murder, and the victim's powerful former employer is less than helpful. The relentless sleuth is burglarized, beaten, and imprisoned before she learns the truth. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Harlot's Moon RC 48362 by Ed Gorman read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Former FBI psychological profiler Robert Payne is asked by a childhood friend, Father Gray, to investigate the murder and mutilation of a fellow priest in a seedy motel. Payne discovers additional grisly murders among the parishioners and narrows his search. Strong language and violence. 1997. High Five: Stephanie Plum Novel RC 48439 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In this sequel to Four to Score (RC 46927), Stephanie Plum takes a break from bounty hunting to look for her missing uncle, who left behind photos of a dismembered body. Meanwhile, she's being stalked by a recently released sociopath. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. The High Window RC 46679 by Raymond Chandler read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Search for a priceless gold coin takes private detective Philip Marlowe into the California underworld and the tangled affairs of a murdered coin collector. 1942. The Historical Society Murder Mystery: As Reported by Helen Delaporte, Harriet Gardner Bushrow, and Their Friends RC 47929 by Graham Landrum read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Members of the Borderville Historical Society discover the valuable painting received as a bequest is a forgery. Helen Delaporte, president of the club, enlists the help of her husband, Henry, and elderly Harriet Bushrow, among others, to find the thief of the original. Some violence. 1996. A Holly, Jolly Murder: A Claire Malloy Mystery RC 47470 by Joan Hess read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Claire Malloy is invited to attend a winter solstice celebration by a customer, Malthea Hendlerson, who is a Druid. Claire arrives at the ceremonial site but soon learns that the Druids' benefactor, Nicholas Chunder, has been murdered. Her boyfriend, police officer Peter Rosen, is out of town, but Claire offers to help find the killer. Some violence. 1997. Home Fires: A Deborah Knott Mystery RC 48909 by Margaret Maron read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes North Carolina judge Deborah Knott investigates after her nephew's friends are blamed for a series of racist acts. The young men have admitted to vandalizing a cemetery, but it looks like they've moved on to burning churches, and now someone is dead. Some strong language. 1998. Hush Money RC 47834 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Spenser's associate Hawk asks him to investigate why a professor was denied tenure at the university. Once there, Spenser discovers intense rivalries between politically correct and conservative cliques. Meanwhile, Spenser's lover asks him to help her girlfriend who's being stalked--until the woman becomes obsessed with Spenser. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1999. Illusions: A "Nameless Detective" Novel RC 47126 by Bill Pronzini read by David Palmer 2 cassettes The nameless detective is upset by the suicide of his ex- partner and ex-friend Eberhardt when Ira Erskine hires him to find his missing ex-wife. Erskine claims that his young son is dying of cancer and needs his mother. Nameless tracks down the mother but with dire consequences for Erskine. Back at home, Nameless discovers more surprises about Eberhardt. Strong language and some violence. 1997. In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner RC 49102 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes Inspector Thomas Lynley's search for clues to connect a suicide and several murders provides him with multiple suspects. Lynley's longtime partner Barbara Havers works extra hard in hopes of redeeming her reputation lost in Deception on His Mind (RC 44764). Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Jupiter's Bones: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Novel RC 48768 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Detective Peter Decker investigates the death of a cult leader, Father Jupiter, who was once a prominent astrophysicist. Jupiter had disappeared for ten years until emerging as the founder of a group of misfits, but he had many enemies in both lives--including his daughter. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1999. Just Plain Pickled to Death: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 48925 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Amish-Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder finds the body of a young woman missing for twenty years in one of her wedding presents--a barrel of sauerkraut. The gift-giver is her future father-in-law, and the corpse is his niece. Magdalena races to expose the killer before the vows are spoken. 1997. Killing Grounds: A Kate Shugak Mystery RC 47939 by Dana Stabenow read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Kate Shugak is salmon fishing with her Aleut relatives when she hauls in a dead man in her net. Calvin Meany was the most hated man in the area, and no one grieves over his death. But two additional murders motivate Kate to investigate. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Lair of the Lizard: A Tony Lowell Mystery RC 48590 by E.C. Ayres read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Tony Lowell is happily retired in Florida when his daughter, Ariel, asks him to find a missing friend. Ariel met Hispanic divorc‚e Alicia Sandoval at a Santa Fe New Age seminar. Lowell flies to New Mexico and, with no help from the natives, rescues Alicia from her ex-husband. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Lamorna Wink: A Richard Jury Mystery RC 49174 by Martha Grimes read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Melrose Plant retreats to Cornwall for a vacation. Unfortunately, he gets little peace when an innkeeper disappears, two locals are murdered, and he learns his rented house was the drowning site for two children. Somehow these events are all connected. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. 1999. The Last Best Hope RC 46635 by Ed McBain read by Norm Thibeault 2 cassettes Florida attorney Matthew Hope calls on Steve Carella, of New York's 87th Precinct, for help in locating Jill Lawton's missing husband, Jack. Hope and Carella run into a mysterious gang that is planning to rob a small Florida museum of an ancient Greek artifact. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1998. Liar: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 47473 by Jan Burke read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Reporter Irene Kelly's long-estranged aunt has been killed in a suspicious hit-and-run accident. When Irene hunts down her cousin to tell him, he sheds light on the feud between her late parents and his. But Irene is still in the dark over who targeted her aunt--and why. Strong language and some violence. 1998. Mad Dogs and Scotsmen: A John Cunningham Mystery RC 47858 by Gerald Hammond read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes On an ordinary day at a quarantine kennel in Scotland, something unusual occurs: an old car containing a briefcase, a shotgun, and Jove, a black Labrador, disappears. John Cunningham, owner of the kennel and car, is perturbed, while Noel Cochrane, owner of the briefcase and dog, is visibly upset. Then Noel disappears. Some strong language. 1995. Mexican Hat RC 45203 by Michael McGarrity read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Kevin Kerney was Santa Fe chief of detectives in Tularosa (RC 43385) but is now working as a temporary forest ranger. Despite threats, he is soon trying to sort out a series of poachings. He also must deal with a long-standing ranching- family feud, a long-ago murder, and a current paramilitary movement. Strong language and violence. 1997. Moghul Buffet RC 47329 by Cheryl Benard read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes When American businessman Micky Malone travels to Peshawar, Pakistan, near the Afghan border, his straightforward business deal goes awry. His disappearance brings Islamabad detective Iqbal to the scene. Before long, Iqbal has expanded his investigation to include several murders, and he is assisted by women from diverse statuses in local society. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Mortal Stakes: A Spencer Mystery RC 46112 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Spenser, P.I., is hired to find out if Red Sox star pitcher Marty Rabb is deliberately causing his team to lose. Spenser investigates Marty's family first and soon finds evidence that points to none other than Mrs. Rabb. Some violence and some strong language. 1975. Murder and Other Acts of Literature: Twenty-four Unforgettable and Chilling Stories by Some of the World's Best-Loved, Most Celebrated Writers RC 47352 edited by Michele Slung read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Short mysteries by such diverse authors as Edith Wharton, John Cheever, Naguib Mahfouz, and Alice Walker. In "Miss Forbes's Summer of Happiness," a governess is killed, apparently in a fit of passion. In "The Johore Murders," someone is eliminating expatriates as they prepare to leave for home. Violence and some strong language. 1997. Murder in the Map Room: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery RC 46853 by Elliott Roosevelt read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes 1943. Madame Chiang Kai-shek is at the White House for an official state visit. When Mrs. Roosevelt leaves the dinner table she is intercepted by Secret Service agent Robert Kirkwal, who informs her a murder has taken place in the Map Room. She quickly learns the victim is a spy and investigates his connection with Madame Chiang Kai-shek. 1998. A Murder on the Appian Way RC 47844 by Steven Saylor read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Publius Clodius and Titus Milo are archenemies, so when Clodius is found murdered on the Appian Way, many assume Milo is guilty. His defense calls in Gordianus the Finder to investigate. But soon riots break out, looting and burning occur throughout the city, and many are killed--including Gordianus's longtime bodyguard, Belbo. Sequel to The Venus Throw (RC 43363). 1996. Murder on the Prowl RC 48466 by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Shortly after school begins at the exclusively private St. Elizabeth's in Crozet, Virginia, obituaries appear in the paper for Headmaster Roscoe Fletcher and film director Maury McKinchie. Yet both are still alive. But before long, deaths do begin occurring. Of course Mrs. Murphy, the tiger cat, with the aid of her human, investigates. 1998. Murdered, My Sweet RC 46886 by Joan Lowery Nixon read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Jenny's mother is the famous mystery writer, Madeline Jakes. Madeline and her fans believe she could solve real crimes too, but Jenny has her doubts. And when they are confronted with a double murder at an elderly cousin's reunion, it's Jenny who must solve the crime. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. No Strange Fire RC 46710 by Ted Wojtasik read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes In the middle of the night, six Amish barns are set ablaze in Big Valley, Pennsylvania. When Jacob Hostetler's car is found abandoned nearby, he becomes the prime suspect. Jacob is an Amish youth who had a crisis of faith and moved away. His family believes him innocent, but no one can find Jacob to question him. For senior high and older readers. 1996. "O" Is for Outlaw: Kinsey Millhone Private Eye RC 48818 by Sue Grafton read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When P.I. Kinsey Millhone buys items from a storage salvager, she is surprised to find an old letter exonerating her ex-husband, vice cop Mickey Magruder, of murder. Now Mickey has been shot and lies in a coma. Kinsey investigates the shooting and becomes the next target. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. Penhallow RC 47561 by Georgette Heyer read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) A psychological tale of a large self-absorbed Cornish family. The murder of one family member causes great consternation--any one of the others might have been the murderer. Some strong language. 1943. The Perfidious Parrot RC 47165 by Janwillem van de Wetering read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Carl Ambagt, wealthy by questionable means, persuades detectives Grijpstra and de Gier to investigate the alleged piracy of the supertanker Sibylle and an associated murder. Accompanied by their mentor, the commissaris, the detectives begin adventures in the Caribbean islands. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Perilous Friends: A Barbara Simons Mystery RC 47814 by Carole Epstein read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Barbara Simons recently lost her job as vice president for a major Canadian airline and has been sulking in her luxury apartment. But now as she faces the world again, her two girlfriends, Joanne and Susan, soon get her in a lot of trouble--hiding two kilos of heroin and uncovering some gay cigarette hijackers. Prequel to Perilous Relations (RC 47800). Strong language. 1996. Perilous Relations: A Barbara Simons Mystery RC 47800 by Carole Epstein read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes In this sequel to Perilous Friends (RC 47814), Barbara Simons once more gets involved in a murder investigation. This time her former boss Walter Whitestone is the victim. Having won a "Ride-Along" with the police, she is on hand when they receive a call reporting a burglary and then discover Walter's body. His wife's unusual behavior puzzles Barbara. Some strong language. 1997. Person or Persons Unknown: A Sir John Fielding Mystery RC 47842 by Bruce Alexander read by George Holmes 3 cassettes London, 1770. Sir John Fielding, a blind magistrate, is assisted by Jeremy Proctor in the investigation of a series of murders. Young women are the victims, and Jeremy does plenty of footwork in pursuit of the criminal. 1997. Playback RC 47686 by Raymond Chandler read by Conrad Feininger 1 cassette From the minute he meets a well-endowed redhead at the Los Angeles train station, detective Philip Marlowe's curiosity is aroused. With a nice retainer to keep his interest alive, he is soon flitting along the California coast with his nose stuck into other people's business, and death snapping at his heels. 1958. Postmortem RC 48202 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Dr. Kay Scarpetta has two problems: the first is that a serial killer is strangling women in their own bedrooms; the second is that not everyone is thrilled to have a woman as chief medical examiner. She uses computers, fingerprint- matching processors, and DNA-testing equipment to identify the killer. Violence and strong language. 1990. Prayers for Rain RC 48721 by Dennis Lehane read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes The apparent suicide of former client Karen Nichols bothers private investigator Patrick Kenzie. He enlists his sidekick, Bubba Rogowski, and former partner Angie Gennaro to probe the circumstances surrounding the death. Their search reveals Karen's streak of bad luck that was more than coincidental. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1999. Prime Cut RC 47760 by Diane Mott Davidson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Goldy Bear Schulz faces competition from an obnoxious fellow caterer who undercuts her prices. Her kitchen is also torn apart and left unfinished by an unscrupulous contractor who later is found dead in a friend's house. Because her husband, Tom, is suspended from the police force, Goldy investigates. Includes recipes. Some violence. 1998. The Queen's Man: A Medieval Mystery RC 47849 by Sharon Kay Penman read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes In 1193, young Justin de Quincy aids a goldsmith who has been attacked by thieves. The dying goldsmith entrusts the boy with a letter for the queen concerning her missing son, King Richard. Upon receipt of the letter, the queen commissions de Quincy to probe the goldsmith's murder. Violence. 1996. The Scent of Murder RC 47424 by Barbara Block read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Robin Light, at her pet store, is surprised when a blue- haired teenager asks her for help. Suspected of killing her stepfather, Amy Richmond turns out to be Robin's deceased husband's daughter. While investigating the murder, Robin encounters the world of teenage runaways and drugs. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Season of Snows and Sins: An Inspector Henry Tibbett Mystery RC 48080 by Patricia Moyes read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes (Reissue) While visiting their sculptor friend in the Alpine village of Montarraz, Scotland Yard inspector Henry Tibbett and his wife, Emmy, investigate a case involving a young wife accused of murdering her ski instructor husband. Some strong language. 1971. Serpent Gate: A Kevin Kerney Novel RC 48621 by Michael McGarrity read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Kevin Kerney, now a New Mexico State Police deputy chief, investigates the murder of a small-town policeman where the chief witness is a schizophrenic. Kerney is also assigned to solve the theft of priceless artwork from the governor's office--a crime that involves Kerney's old enemy Enrique DeLeon. Strong language and violence. 1998. A Shoot in Cleveland: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 46902 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes Private investigator Milan Jacovich accepts a job keeping young, sexy movie star Darren Anderson out of trouble while filming in Cleveland. When the actor is later murdered, Jacovich probes the motives of Anderson's competitors, the mob, and the father of Anderson's teenage girlfriend. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. A Shoot on Martha's Vineyard: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery RC 48010 by Philip R. Craig read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes In a battle between environmentalists and natives, state bureaucrat Lawrence Ingalls is found murdered on the beach. Since retired Boston policeman J.W. Jackson is the prime suspect after a public fight with the man, he investigates on his own. Meanwhile his beautiful wife, Zee, is hired as an extra by a film company making a movie on the island. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Some Deaths before Dying RC 48751 by Peter Dickinson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Ninety years old and bedridden with a degenerative disease, Rachel Matson nonetheless uses her keen mind to resolve a long-standing mystery concerning her late husband. Her background as a photographer helps her conduct her search, which focuses on antique dueling pistols. She relies on her nurse and daughter to do the legwork. 1999. Southern Cross RC 47673 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Police chief Judy Hammer and her team--Virginia West and Andy Brazil--move to Richmond, Virginia, on a one-year assignment to reorganize the police department. Besides resistance to change, Hammer encounters city politics, inner-city problems, and some strange southern criminals. Strong language. Bestseller 1998. The Stargazey: A Richard Jury Mystery RC 47955 by Martha Grimes read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Richard Jury is so strangely intrigued by the attractive woman wearing a luxurious fur who boards the bus he is riding, he follows her when she leaves. A few days later, Jury learns that a woman matching her description has been found dead. Jury's investigation leads him to an art-theft ring and another murder. 1998. Stone Angel RC 47622 by Carol O'Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Seventeen years after her mother's murder, New York detective Kathleen Mallory returns to her childhood home in Louisiana for revenge. When her friend and protector Charles Butler follows her there, Mallory is already in jail. Then the secrets of the strange town gradually unravel. Violence. 1997. Strega RC 47281 by Andrew Vachss read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes The unorthodox investigator Burke reluctantly accepts a case from a bossy redhead involving the retrieval of a pornographic photo of a little boy. Although Burke knows it will be a difficult assignment, he agrees to try because of an obligation to an old prison friend. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1987. Strip Jack RC 46866 by Ian Rankin read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes When Detective Inspector John Rebus participates in a raid on an Edinburgh brothel, he is surprised to find a member of Parliament, Gregor Jack, among the guests. Because the press seems to have known about the raid, Rebus suspects a setup. Then Jack's wife is found murdered near their cottage in the Highlands. Some strong language. 1992. Sunset Limited RC 47430 by James Lee Burke read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Photojournalist Megan Flynn and her film-producing brother, Cisco, return to New Iberia, Louisiana, to shoot a movie. Police detective Dave Robicheaux suspects an ulterior motive since their father, a union activist, was killed there forty years ago. When more murders occur, Robicheaux is convinced that the Flynns are doing more than their work requires. Violence and strong language. 1998. Suspicion of Deceit RC 47991 by Barbara Parker read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Attorney Gail Connor's new client, the Miami Opera, is having a problem with the baritone they've hired: he has recently performed in Cuba, and the exile community is in an uproar. When several murders occur, even Gail's fianc‚, exile Anthony Quintana, becomes a suspect. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Tanner on Ice: An Evan Tanner Novel RC 47205 by Lawrence Block read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes After being frozen for nearly twenty-five years through cryonics, Evan Tanner wakes up in 1997 at age sixty-four. But he still looks and feels thirty-nine! Back at work, his first assignment is to destabilize the country of Myanmar by assassinating a popular figure. But Tanner cannot bring himself to murder anyone, especially a woman. Some strong language. 1998. Thrones, Dominations RC 48415 by Dorothy L. Sayers and Jill Paton Walsh read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Lord Peter Wimsey, newly married to Harriet Vane, investigates the murder of a beautiful young woman. Theatrical producer Laurence Harwell's wife, Rosamund, has been found strangled. Wimsey must sort through the alibis of a painter, an infatuated poet, and several blackmailers, among others, to determine the actual killer. The mystery was begun by Sayers in 1936 and recently finished by Walsh. 1998. Time to Depart RC 46659 by Lindsey Davis read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Rome, A.D. 72. Private investigator Marcus Falco and his friend Petro hope to see the end of organized crime with the death sentence for underworld boss Balbinus Pius. But Roman law gives the condemned man "time to depart." When crime continues to flourish, the two become suspicious that Balbinus has returned. 1995. Toss RC 48397 by Boomer Esiason and Lowell Cauffiel read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Rookie quarterback Derek Brody joins a New York City football team that is rife with scandals involving sex, drugs, and murder--all covered up by the team's vice president, Carl Montan. When a retired player is killed after visiting Brody, the police begin to investigate the rookie--who has already served time for manslaughter. Strong language and violence. 1998. Trouble Is My Business RC 47046 by Raymond Chandler read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Four Philip Marlowe mysteries including the title story, "Finger Man," "Goldfish," and "Red Wind." Some strong language. 1934. The Truth Can Get You Killed RC 47290 by Mark Richard Zubro read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes Gay detective Paul Turner and his partner investigate the death of a federal judge responsible for antihomosexual legislation. The body was found in a dumpster near the gay bar where Turner had been celebrating New Year's Eve the night before. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Twanged: A Regan Reilly Mystery RC 47956 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Private investigator Regan Reilly agrees to fly home to the Hamptons to guard Brigid O'Neill, a rising country singer, at a Fourth of July concert. Brigid is receiving threats from an unknown fan as well as playing on a fiddle from Ireland--a fiddle with a curse on it. Some violence. 1998. Under the Snow RC 47055 by Kerstin Ekman read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes In an isolated village in northern Sweden, an art teacher, Matti Olsson, is found frozen following a mah-jongg party. Constable Torsson skis out to investigate and concludes, like the villagers, that the death was accidental. Then a friend of Olsson's, David Malm, convinces Torsson that there are some chilling reasons to consider murder. 1996. An Unfortunate Prairie Occurrence RC 48290 by Jamie Harrison read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Former archaeologist-turned-sheriff Jules Clement of Blue Deer, Montana, has his hands full with a recent crime wave. When an old skeleton is unearthed, Clement's investigation reveals additional ancient feuds and crimes in the small community where everyone is related. Strong language and violence. 1998. A Walk through the Fire: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 48570 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes P.I. Sharon McCone is summoned to Hawaii by her friend, filmmaker Glenna Stanleigh, whose documentary crew has been plagued by a series of suspicious accidents. McCone quickly learns who doesn't want the film to be made: members of the long-missing film writer's dysfunctional family. Strong language and some violence. 1999. We'll Meet Again RC 48275 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Socialite Molly Lasch is paroled from prison after serving time for killing her physician husband. Fran Simmons, a former classmate of Molly's who is now an investigative reporter, is assigned to do a story on her. Fran becomes convinced that Molly is innocent even though her late husband's lover is soon murdered. Bestseller 1999. Where There's Smoke RC 48414 by Ed McBain read by John Stratton 1 cassette (Reissue) Benjamin Smoke, an ex-cop, has waited all his life to see the perfect crime. He thinks he's found it when an undertaker hires him to investigate the inexplicable theft and return of several corpses. Strong language. 1975. Occult Blood Debt RC 48064 by Tanya Huff read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Vampire and romance writer Henry Fitzroy is being haunted by a ghost whose screams are deadly. Fitzroy asks private investigator Vicki Nelson for assistance in resolving the matter. Sequel to Blood Pact (RC 39821). Some strong language. 1997. The Blood of the Covenant: A Novel of the Vampiric RC 47747 by Brent Monahan read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Princeton University librarians Simon Penn and Frederika Vanderveen steal the ancient Scrolls of Ahriman that are sought by both the vampire world and the Vatican. Pursued by vampires, they try to unravel the scrolls' prophecy before time runs out. Sequel to The Book of Common Dread (RC 37408). Some strong language and some violence. 1995. Crota RC 48229 by Owl Goingback read by John Polk 2 cassettes When an enormous bear-like monster begins attacking men, including sheriff Skip Harding, Little Hawk identifies him as Crota, an ancient evil creature. The advice of Strong Eagle, a wise medicine man, and Skip's acceptance of his Native American heritage enable Skip and Little Hawk to confront Crota. Some strong language and some violence. 1996. Darker Jewels: A Novel of Saint-Germain RC 47707 by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro read by David Palmer 3 cassettes The King of Poland sends vampire Count Saint-Germain, a powerful alchemist able to create jewels, to Russia. The czar has become a crazed man since accidentally killing his son. Now he is only interested in the power of gems. Poland's ruler hopes Saint-Germain can appease Ivan the Terrible. 1993. Daughter of Darkness RC 47263 by Steven Spruill read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Dr. Jenn Hrluska, a young intern dedicated to saving lives, fights her vampire heritage. When she finds a bleeding corpse in her apartment, Jenn suspects her father of tempting her. Jenn, in love with a human, longs only to be normal. Sequel to Rulers of Darkness (RC 42109). Some violence. 1997. Haunted Sister RC 47712 by Lael Littke read by Jill Fox 1 cassette After a car accident, fifteen-year-old Janine hovers above her body and speaks with her grandfather and her twin, Lenore--both dead for several years. When Janine is brought back to life, she realizes Lenore is inhabiting her body with her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Incubus RC 48029 by Ann Arensberg read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Dry Falls, Maine, summer 1974. Cora Whitman, a journalist interested in gardening and cooking, recounts the experiences of her fellow villagers when intruders from the underworld become manifest. Marital relations suffer, women have nighttime visitations in their bedrooms, and all lose their sense of security. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Mansions of Darkness: A Novel of Saint-Germain RC 48333 by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro read by David Palmer 4 cassettes In the mid 1600s, the vampire Conde de San Germanno (Count Saint-Germain) travels to Peru to study the Inca civilization, which is being destroyed by the arrival of Europeans. He befriends Acanna Tupac, a shunned member of the royal family, and finds his hands full when she is attacked because of her royal status. 1996. Mr. X RC 48864 by Peter Straub read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Even in childhood, Ned Dunstan felt a connection to something he could not describe. Now as his mother is dying, she tells Ned he has a twin brother from whom he is in grave danger. And to add to his problems, Ned becomes a suspect in three violent deaths. Violence. Bestseller 1999. Reliquary RC 47111 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Curator Margo Green and Dr. Whitney Frock are again called upon to investigate suspicious deaths. Homeless people living in the tunnels under Manhattan as well as more affluent citizens are being murdered, their skulls missing. Fearing that the killer is another museum beast they encountered in Relic (RC 42361), they are joined by the police and FBI. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. Sacrament RC 48323 by Clive Barker read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Wildlife photographer Will Rabjohns is attacked by a six- hundred-pound female bear and slips into a coma. While he's unconscious, long-buried memories from his childhood return, including the evil perpetrated by Jacob Steep and Rosa McGee. Will recovers to explore unresolved issues. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. A Sharpness on the Neck RC 47783 by Fred Saberhagen read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes After kidnapping newlyweds Phil and June Radcliffe for their own protection, Vlad Dracula, a.k.a. Mr. Graves, requires them to watch a videotape explaining the vampire's historical connection to Phil's ancestor. But Phil seems more interested in the French Revolution than believing in vampires, much to his detriment. 1996. The Vampire Armand: The Vampire Chronicles RC 47665 by Anne Rice read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Armand recounts his five-hundred-year life story: how Marius made him into a vampire at age seventeen and subsequent major events. Relates his encounter with Lestat's relic-- Veronica's Veil--and his struggle with faith. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Vittorio, the Vampire: New Tales of the Vampires, Book 2 RC 47825 by Anne Rice read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Tale set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy. Vittorio is sixteen when his family is destroyed by vampires, but he is spared by the lovely Ursula. When Vittorio seeks revenge for the murders, he ends up becoming a vampire, too. Sequel to Pandora (RC 46125). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Writ in Blood: A Novel of Saint-Germain RC 47748 by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro read by David Palmer 5 cassettes In the days before World War I, Czar Nicholas asks his friend vampire Ragoczy (Count Saint-Germain) to visit King Edward of England and Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. The czar hopes this advocate for peace can convince his relatives to limit their production of arms. Unfortunately the count incites the wrath of an arms merchant. 1997. Political The Abduction RC 47968 by James Grippando read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes October 2000. In a hot presidential race, attorney general Allison Leahy is pitted against African American general Lincoln Howe. Days before the election Lincoln's twelve- year-old granddaughter is kidnapped. Trying to remain objective while investigating, Allison fights memories of her daughter's kidnapping. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. The Dancer Upstairs RC 47194 by Nicholas Shakespeare read by David Cutler 2 cassettes John Dyer, an English journalist assigned to South America, needs one last story before leaving the country. Denied an interview with the president, he stumbles upon the policeman who captured a notorious left-wing terrorist leader. The policeman, Agustin Rejas, recalls his twelve-year hunt for the rebel and his regrets about the outcome. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. The Devil's Garden RC 48373 by Ralph Peters read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes A powerful senator's daughter is kidnapped in the Muslim country of Azerbaijan. Lieutenant Colonel Evan Burton from the American embassy tracks her down while native factions, Russians, Iranians, Turks, and Israelis all vie for an oil pipeline. Burton is alone, betrayed by everyone. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. A God in Ruins RC 48892 by Leon Uris read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Colorado governor Quinn Patrick O'Connell, an Irish Catholic adopted at age three, is running for president of the United States, and it looks as if he will win. Then a week before the election, O'Connell's past suddenly rushes forth to reveal long-hidden secrets that could cost him the election. Strong language. Bestseller 1999. I Married a Communist RC 47386 by Philip Roth read by Fred Major 3 cassettes A retired teacher recalls his brother Ira Ringold's life. Ira is a famous New York radio performer who marries a silent screen actress, Eve Frame. In 1955 their marriage falls apart, mainly because of Eve's evil daughter. Eve then writes a book exposing Ira as a communist. Disaster besets the entire family and Ira seeks revenge. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Purple Dots RC 47525 by Jim Lehrer read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Retired spy Charlie Henderson lives the good life in West Virginia amid lots of former colleagues. When his old buddy, Joshua Bennett, is nominated to head the CIA, Charlie thinks the confirmation will be easy. But after Bennett receives threats from a senator's aide, Henderson and his pals risk violence to ensure their friend's appointment. 1998. The White House Connection RC 48434 by Jack Higgins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes When Lady Helen Lang, the American mother of a British intelligence officer, learns that the Sons of Erin were responsible for his gruesome death, she begins to eliminate them one by one, endangering the Irish peace negotiations in the process. Companion to The President's Daughter (RC 44760). Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Psychological The Bridge Builder's Story RC 46766 by Howard Fast read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette Young newlyweds Scott and Martha Waring honeymoon in Germany in 1939. They are illegally seized by the Nazis. Scott alone escapes, but leads a tortured life until therapy and the love of a Jewish war survivor enable him to accept the past. Strong language. 1995. Dr. Neruda's Cure for Evil RC 46390 by Rafael Yglesias read by Jeff Baker 5 cassettes Psychiatrist Rafael Neruda tries to understand why one of his long-term patients, Gene Kenny, has murdered his ex-wife and committed suicide. Divided into sections, the story first presents Dr. Neruda's memoir, then Gene's case history, and finally Neruda's unusual investigation of Gene's actions. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1996. A Good Doctor's Son RC 48208 by Steven Schwartz read by Fred Major 2 cassettes 1960s. David Nachman, the son of a Jewish doctor, copes with being an outsider in his Pennsylvania blue-collar town by hanging out with the wrong gang. When a drag race ends in the death of a toddler, David's future is in jeopardy. 1998. Man Crazy RC 47489 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes After her father abandons the family, Ingrid Boone leads a nomadic existence with her beautiful, neglectful mother. Ingrid, as a teenager, is disappointed by the false promises of men and becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol. She is eventually taken in by a satanic biker cult, where she fights for her sanity. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Reservation Road RC 47606 by John Burnham Schwartz read by Randy Wieck 2 cassettes Ten-year-old Josh Learner is hit by a car and dies, while his father, Ethan, stands by helplessly. Dwight Arno, the driver, is horrified but does not stop--his own ten-year-old son is asleep in the back seat. Over the next year, the two men spend anguished hours reliving the accident--until Ethan discovers Dwight's identity and decides to confront him. Some strong language. 1998. Swallowing Stones RC 46596 by Joyce McDonald read by Jeanne Evans 1 cassette On the fourth of July and his seventeenth birthday, Michael fires his new rifle into the air, unintentionally killing a man who is a mile away, repairing his roof. Then in alternate chapters, Michael and the dead man's daughter, Jenna, recount their reactions to the death and how it changes their lives. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Religion Other books with religious themes can be found in categories such as family, historical fiction, and westerns. Apollyon: The Destroyer Is Unleashed RC 48151 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes In Jerusalem 144,000 witnesses gather in a stadium to hear the words of Tsion Ben-Judah. But Nicolae Carpathia, the Antichrist, also speaks in hopes of diverting Christians to his beliefs. The Tribulation continues as the faithful endure several more judgments. Sequel to Soul Harvest (RC 47465). Bestseller 1999. Assassins: Assignment, Jerusalem; Target, Antichrist RC 48819 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Thirty-eight months have passed since the Rapture, and the Tribulation Force continue their resistance against Nicolae Carpathia, the Antichrist. As they await the sixth judgment, in which they expect two hundred million horsemen to slay a third of the world's population, Rayford plots to assassinate the Antichrist. Sequel to Apollyon (RC 48151). Bestseller 1999. The Believers RC 47730 by Janice Holt Giles read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes In 1800 a young Kentucky woman agrees to join a Shaker colony with her recently converted husband. He finds fulfillment in the daily routine and group solidarity, but she becomes increasingly unhappy with her neighbors and her marriage. Portrays life in a nineteenth-century Shaker community. 1957. The Bridge over Flatwillow Creek RC 48307 by Lance Wubbels read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Minnesota, 1900s. Annie and Stuart's lives change the day that Stuart rescues her from drowning in Flatwillow Creek. Even though Annie's father insists that she marry the banker's son and Stuart is torn between a career in the ministry versus one in medicine, God's love shows them the way. 1998. A Celestial Omnibus: Short Fiction on Faith RC 47626 edited by J.P. Maney and Tom Hazuka read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Twenty-five short stories about different religious beliefs, arranged by theme: mystery, doubt, evil, the supernatural, and reconciliation. In "Sweat," by Zora Neale Hurston, a hard-working Christian woman is pushed too far by her husband; in "The Man in the Black Suit," by Stephen King, an elderly man recalls meeting the devil. Some strong language. 1997. Eminence RC 47017 by Morris West read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes Cardinal Luca Rossini is a man with many personal and religious misgivings. As a young priest, he was tortured by the military in Argentina and rescued by beautiful Isabel Ortega, who is raising their child. Now the pope, his patron and protector, is dying and Rossini is losing his faith as well as his power. Unexpectedly, however, the pope's private diaries are stolen and published. 1998. Lambs of God RC 48340 by Marele Day read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Three nuns live in cloistered isolation on a forgotten island, with only their flock of sheep for company. When Father Ignatius arrives to develop the land into a resort, Sister Iphigenia and the group act. They immobilize the priest and start using his cell phone. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days RC 47462 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes As Captain Rayford Steele pilots a plane across the Atlantic, his senior flight attendant, Hattie Durham, gives him the shocking news that half the passengers have disappeared. Before long, he learns that people are missing all over the world. Rayford, his priest, and several others form the Tribulation Force to fight the Antichrist. Prequel to Tribulation Force (RC 47463). 1995. The Miracle of the Sacred Scroll RC 47711 by Johan Christian read by Fred Major 1 cassette In this biblical tale, Simon of Cyrene is disfigured while saving a child's life. Hideous in appearance, Simon withdraws and becomes impoverished. He sets out to compete in a public race to win riches, but is delayed by helping to carry the cross of Jesus. In time, Simon receives his reward. 1997. Nicolae: The Rise of Antichrist RC 47464 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Nearly two years after the first Rapture, World War III has erupted and Pastor Bruce Barnes, of the Tribulation Force, is dead. The remaining members of the Force--now including Rayford's wife, Amanda, and Tsion Ben-Judah--are struggling to bring people to Christ as devastation spreads around the globe. Sequel to Tribulation Force (RC 47463). 1997. Quarantine RC 47101 by Jim Crace read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes An account of Jesus' forty days in the wilderness and people in the Judean desert who meet the strange Galilean on his quest. A trader and his pregnant wife are stranded near the caves where four pilgrims and Jesus arrive to make a retreat. Each of them is affected by Jesus' presence. Some descriptions of sex. Whitbread Novel of the Year 1997. 1997. Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides RC 47465 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Tribulation Force members Rayford, Buck, and Tsion survive the worldwide earthquake, although Tsion is buried alive. Rayford and Buck try to locate their wives, and then Rayford has to investigate the charges that Amanda has been working with Nicolae. Meanwhile, Nicolae suffers a setback as thousands of people find Christ. Sequel to Nicolae (RC 47464). 1998. Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind RC 47463 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Many of Earth's inhabitants have been taken to Heaven, but those left behind face seven years of tribulation. Some will not survive the coming devastation. Tribulation Force members--Rayford Steele, Chloe Steele, Bruce Barnes, and Buck Williams--do what they can, but even one of them will soon be dead. Sequel to Left Behind (RC 47462). 1996. Romance Ask Mariah RC 48001 by Barbara Freethy read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Michael Ashton is raising his six-year-old twin daughters alone following their mother's death. The girls think she is coming back, and the crystal ball from their grandmother says they can find their mother at school. When they arrive at summer school, they find Joanna Wingate, a look-alike of their mother. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Beach House RC 47815 by Georgia Bockoven read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Now a widow, thirty-two-year-old Julia Huntington plans to sell the Santa Cruz beach house where she and Ken spent many wonderful hours. As she and the summer tenants spend their last weeks at the cottage, each goes through a transition from despair to joy. 1997. Bed of Roses RC 46634 by Katherine Stone read by Mimi Black 2 cassettes Actress Cassandra Winter has been brutally attacked and lies near death in a Los Angeles hospital. Besides her lover, the one man who demands to see her is Chase Tessier, who claims she is his wife. In a series of flashbacks, the connection between Cassandra and Chase, as well as the rest of the Tessier family, is revealed, along with long-kept secrets that threaten to destroy many people. 1998. The Beetle and Me: A Love Story RC 49078 by Karen Romano Young read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette At fifteen, Daisy, who is as obsessed with cars as the rest of her family, convinces her reluctant father to let her try to restore his purple 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. While she struggles to work on the car, Daisy experiences her first relationships with boys. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Bittersweet RC 48137 by Danielle Steel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes India Taylor left a successful photojournalism career to settle down as a soccer mom. Seventeen years and four children later, she longs for some excitement. She meets and befriends tycoon Paul Ward, who encourages her to take risks. When Paul is suddenly free, India must make some choices. Bestseller 1999. The Blessing RC 47668 by Jude Deveraux read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes When millionaire Jason Wilding returns to his hometown of Abernathy, Kentucky, he arranges under false pretenses to stay in Amy Thompkins's house. Before long he is surprised to realize that he loves Amy and her infant son, but she flees when she learns his true identity. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Camilla's Fate RC 47408 by Judith A. Lansdowne read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes In Regency England, Camilla Quinn believes romance and marriage would stifle her plans to become an independent authoress. So she is astonished to realize how attracted she is to Jason Fate--especially since she meets him first as he's robbing her and later when he is falsely claiming to be heir to a dukedom. 1997. Celebration RC 48765 by Fern Michaels read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes After her parents' deaths, Kristine married her boyfriend, Logan, and followed him around the world during his military career. Now she and their three children have returned to her Virginia family home, where Logan will soon join them. Then he disappears--with the millions Kristine inherited. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. A Certain Smile RC 48523 by Judith Michael read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes When forty-year-old Miranda Graham ventures to China on business, she meets businessman Yuan Li at the Beijing airport. Li helps her adjust to the strange customs and food, and eventually their friendship turns into a passionate love. But will their relationship end when Miranda returns home? Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Chase the Moon RC 47350 by Dinah McCall read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes As young boys, twins Jake and John Baretta tried to chase the moon. Now John, an undercover government agent, is dead. Before he died, he whispered the phrase "chase the moon" to Jake. Is this a clue, or is John remembering their childhood game? Jake takes over John's role at a Christian compound in Kentucky, hoping to find an answer. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Conspiracy RC 48190 by Margie Walker read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Marcellus Cavanaugh can't believe that his partner Don Wellsing hired his ex-girlfriend, Pauline Sinclair, to be the company nurse. When Don is poisoned and another man killed, Pauline becomes the chief suspect. Marcellus and Pauline find their love rekindling just at the wrong moment. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Crazy for You RC 48574 by Jennifer Crusie read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Art teacher Quinn is bored, but her live-in boyfriend Bill, the high school coach, is happy and wants to marry. After Quinn adopts a stray dog against Bill's wishes, she moves out, buys a house, and tries to seduce her ex-brother-in- law. Bill, however, can't let go. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Dangerous Kiss RC 48775 by Jackie Collins read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Lucky Santangelo seeks revenge when her husband and sister- in-law are victims of a violent carjacking. Lucky tries to keep the family together as old flame Alex Woods appears to offer his support. She also discovers secrets about her husband. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Don't Die, My Love RC 47452 by Lurlene McDaniel read by June Carter 1 cassette High school juniors Julie and Luke have known each other for years and are in love. Luke is the star football player and Julie's father is his coach. Julie is waiting to see where Luke gets a football scholarship so she can apply to the same school. Then Luke is diagnosed with cancer. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Dream Lover RC 47697 by Virginia Henley read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Sean O'Toole, earl of Kildare, has known Emerald since childhood. Now, after five years aboard a prison ship, Sean determines to kidnap Emerald as revenge against her father for killing Sean's brother and framing Sean for the murder. But he does not realize Emerald also has become a victim of her father's cruelty. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Echoes RC 47840 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes When Lauren Phillips and her fiance have a major difference of opinion on their future, they call off their engagement. To help her adjust, her brother buys Lauren a computer and gets her involved in a Christian e-mail group. Lauren begins corresponding with K.C. and finds herself falling in love with a man she has never met. 1996. The Elusive Flame RC 47316 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes Cerynise Kendall, born in Charleston but raised in England, is suddenly orphaned and penniless. Hoping to return to Charleston, Cerynise heads for London's wharfs. She finds childhood friend Beau Birmingham, who offers to take her aboard his ship if she marries him. Sequel to The Flame and the Flower (RC 11900). Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Enchanted Ground RC 47987 by Temple Bailey read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Dr. Peter Ferry comes to Florida during the land boom and makes a fortune. But now at twenty-eight, Peter is financially strapped after the real estate crash. Yet Peter and his friends, nurse Jinks Bowie and pastor Denis Colt, believe they will be happier staying in Florida and caring for the poor. 1933. Essence of My Desire RC 48315 by Jill Jones read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Perfumer Simone LefŠvre seeks revenge against Nick Rutledge, who stole her father's business secrets and caused his death. Nick also hopes to invent a perfume to restore his family's firm. Instead they both rediscover an ancient potion that creates an escape to a mystical plane where they become lovers. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Fair as the Moon RC 48744 by Temple Bailey read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Lucia Herrick, twenty, and her father, Dwight, are well-to- do residents of Washington, D.C. Lucia is being pursued by a man who dumped her earlier. Her father is planning to marry again, but Lucia does not approve of his choice. As these couples work out their differences, their lives become intertwined with other Washington residents. 1935. Fire Dancer RC 47607 by Colleen Faulkner read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes In 1759, Mackenzie Daniels is commissioned to paint portraits at Fort Belvadere in Penn's colony. One of her subjects, Fire Dancer of the Shawnee tribe, thinks Mackenzie will steal his soul if she draws him. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Flanders Point RC 47718 by Jacquie Gordon read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes Nature-loving Charlotte Delafield decides to stay at the private school on her beloved peninsula when her angry parents divorce and move away. Then Brian Parton, an introverted young instructor, arrives to teach the senior girls, and the two lonely people are gradually drawn to each other. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Flash RC 48200 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When Olivia Chantry inherits half of her uncle's lighting business she already heads a successful production company. Olivia finds herself with a new partner, venture capitalist Jasper Sloan. The two didn't plan on falling in love, but then they both are threatened with blackmail. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. For the Love of Venice RC 47874 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Percy and his family spend the summer in Venice, Italy, where his father is designing a seawall to prevent flooding. There Percy meets beautiful Graziella, who, with her radical political friends, tries to keep tourists from overrunning the city. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Fortune's Hand RC 48440 by Belva Plain read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Robb MacDaniel plans to marry his longtime sweetheart after law school. But plans change once he graduates. He gets a job with a good law firm, marries his boss's daughter, and makes a name for himself. Life seems perfect. Then a tragedy befalls Robb, and things change completely. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Get a Life RC 47589 by Laura Peyton Roberts read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Eight students at Clearwater Crossing High are assigned to a carnival booth to help raise funds for a schoolmate with leukemia. Although they come from diverse backgrounds and have different interests, they become close friends. Despite religious differences, Leah and Miguel even fall in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Gilded Lily RC 48242 by Helen Argers read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes 1870s. Wealthy Nina De Bonnard is used to being the belle of the ball and breaking hearts. Jordan Windsor returns from years abroad to find his brother among her neglected suitors. Out of spite, Jordan agrees to trick Nina into falling for him--just so he can jilt her--but instead he, too, finds himself in love. 1998. A Girl Named Summer RC 48246 by Julie Garwood read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Summer Matthews feels left out when she has to watch her little brother and grandfather all summer. At bingo, however, she meets David Marshall, her brother's swimming coach. Everything looks up until Summer lies about being a jogger, and David enters them into a race. For junior and senior high readers. 1986. A Gown of Spanish Lace RC 49180 by Janette Oke read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Ariana Benson, a religious young schoolteacher, never knew her birth mother but treasures the wedding dress she inherited. She falls in love with Laramie Lawrence, the adopted son of an outlaw boss. They plan to marry but when Laramie sees the gown of Spanish lace, they realize they may be siblings. 1995. Granny Dan RC 48717 by Danielle Steel read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette When Granny Dan dies at age ninety, her granddaughter receives a bundle of letters and a pair of ballet shoes. When she has the letters translated, she discovers all the wonderful things she never asked her grandmother, Danina Petroskova, a famous Russian ballerina who danced for the czar and czarina. Bestseller 1999. The Guardian RC 48592 by Joan Wolf read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes When the earl of Weston dies in Regency England, his will surprisingly names his brother Stephen guardian to his young son. The earl's widow, Annabelle, who was raised as the brothers' stepsister, had loved Stephen until he fled to Jamaica in disgrace five years earlier. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Harmony RC 47402 by Stef Ann Holm read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes In turn-of-the-century Harmony, Montana, Edwina Huntington has spent her savings on a building to open a deportment school. To her horror, she learns the building was also illegally sold to Tom Wolcott for a sporting goods store. The two work side by side while their differences turn to desire. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. A Heart for the Taking RC 48550 by Shirlee Busbee read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Virginia, 1774. Chance Walker blames his wealthy cousin Jonathan for the death of Chance's wife. Intent on revenge, he seduces Jonathan's latest conquest, Lady Fancy Merrivale, who recently arrived from England. Chance finds himself falling in love with Fancy just as she realizes she has walked into a family feud. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Heartbreaker RC 47751 by Karen Robards read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Lynn Nelson, a Chicago anchorwoman, has planned a ten-day camping trip in Utah to bond with her teenage daughter, Rory. But their fall from a cliff is just the beginning of many nightmares they and their guide, the handsome Jess Feldman, must face. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Home Again RC 46327 by Kristin Hannah read by Mimi Bederman 3 cassettes Heartthrob actor Angel DeMarco needs a heart transplant and is sent to a specialist in Seattle. Ironically, this is the hometown he fled seventeen years ago after impregnating his girlfriend Madelaine. Now Madelaine is a doctor, her rebellious daughter is curious about her father's identity, and Angel's brother--a priest--is a big part of their lives. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. How I Spent My Last Night on Earth RC 48068 by Todd Strasser read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Senior Allegra ("Legs") arrives to find her high school in commotion: an announcement on the Internet says the earth will be struck by an asteroid tonight! As the excitement mounts, surfer Andros Bliss--the guy Legs fantasizes about-- notices her. She decides to spend her last hours with him. For senior high and older readers. 1998. I Capture the Castle RC 47004 by Dodie Smith read by Jennifer Mendenhall 3 cassettes (Reissue) Aspiring author Cassandra Mortmain, seventeen, tells how she, her sister Rose--nearly twenty-one--their eccentric author-father, and their stepmother, Topaz, survive life in a crumbling fifteenth-century English castle. When Simon and Neil Cotton inherit the estate, both Cassandra and Rose plot marriages, amid hilarious confusion. 1948. I Thee Wed RC 48037 by Amanda Quick read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Forced to hide in a lady's wardrobe, Emma Greyson is surprised to discover Edison Stokes also hiding inside. Thus begins Emma's journey from lady's companion to wife. Along the way, she becomes involved with Edison's scheme to uncover a missing book of occult recipes. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Indiscreet RC 47592 by Candace Camp read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes In order to comfort her dying grandfather, Camilla Ferrand, twenty-five, tells him she has a fianc‚. Now she needs to produce one. Meanwhile, Benedict Wincross wants access to Camilla's grandfather's estate in order to uncover a smuggling ring. Their chance meeting works out well for each one's agenda. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Irresistible Forces RC 49103 by Danielle Steel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When New York investment banker Meredith Whitman accepts a job in California, her physician husband, Steven, agrees to join her soon. But a long-distance marriage is hard to maintain, and Meredith eventually has an affair with her boss, while Steven becomes involved with a coworker. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Island of the Swans RC 47813 by Ciji Ware read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes Jane Maxwell and Thomas Fraser played in the streets of Edinburgh as children in the 1760s. When they reach adulthood and plan to marry, their families object. After Thomas goes off to war and is reported dead, Jane weds Alexander, duke of Gordon. But Thomas is in America and alive. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1988. Jury Duty RC 47560 by Laura Van Wormer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Novelist Libby Winslow is at a low mark in her love life when she is selected to be on a jury. As the jurists become acquainted, Libby is attracted to rugged Alexander McCalley and then broker William Klein, who also seems interested in her. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Just Once RC 47204 by Jill Marie Landis read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes All Bostonian Jemma O'Hurley has ever wanted is her father's love, and perhaps marrying the man he has picked for her will help. But when she travels to New Orleans to meet her intended groom, she learns he is dead. Attempting to flee, she meets Hunter Boone and convinces him to help her. Soon she is involved in the adventure of her life. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Just This Once RC 47013 by Jill Gregory read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Abilene, Kansas. Josie Cooper picks the pockets of the well- off so she can go to England to find the woman who left her at an orphanage. A pearl and opal brooch is her only clue. She does not suspect that her mark, Englishman Ethan Savage, needs a wife to meet the conditions of his father's will. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Lady Be Good RC 48952 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Lady Emma Wells-Finch, a proper English headmistress, believes the only polite way to discourage an unwanted marriage proposal is to prove she is unfit by ruining her own reputation. She heads to Texas and meets pro golfer Kenny Traveler. Their personalities clash so completely she risks having her plan foiled. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Lake News RC 48617 by Barbara Delinsky read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Cabaret pianist-singer and part-time teacher Lily Blake is shocked by the outcome of her dinner conversation with newspaper reporter Terry Sullivan about her long-term acquaintance with newly named Cardinal Rossetti. The resulting scandal sends Lily fleeing to her hometown of Lake Henry, New Hampshire, where reporter John Kipling offers help. Bestseller 1999. Lava: A Saga of Hawaii RC 47549 by Armine Von Tempski read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Arriving in Hawaii as a dreamy spectator, Dirk Van Dyke meets Ku-lani Garland, a lovely young woman committed to the success of her ranch. Van's visit to her homestead coincides with a series of devastating earthquakes. Seeing Ku-lani's strength of character tested, he begins to question his philosophy of detachment from life. 1930. The Lightkeeper RC 47540 by Susan Wiggs read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Washington coastline, 1876. Jesse Morgan, mourning the loss of his wife and unborn child, lives a monk's existence at the lighthouse. When beautiful, pregnant Mary Dare is washed ashore after a shipwreck, he tries to avoid her. But Mary needs his help while she waits to deliver her baby. Slowly Jesse rediscovers the joy of life. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Little Girl Lost RC 47999 by Temple Bailey read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Araminta Williams is the "Cinderella" of her family. Her three stepsisters are rich, but beautiful Araminta is the daughter of an impoverished painter. To give her less attractive sisters a chance at marriage, Araminta decides to elope with Barney Tyson. But on the eve of her wedding, she encounters her first love. 1932. The Locket RC 47309 by Richard Paul Evans read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes Following his mother's death, Michael Keddington takes a job at a nursing home to pay off his growing debts. He meets the quiet and withdrawn Esther Huish, and as he wins her trust, she encourages him to pursue his relationship with the well- to-do Faye Murrow. Then Michael is accused of murdering a resident. Bestseller 1998. Love Me Tomorrow RC 48244 by Rosanne Bittner read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes 1850. When her wealthy husband, Edward, decides to leave Pittsburgh for the West, young Maggie McCahan has no choice but to accompany him. Maggie and their guide, Rafe Morrisey, are immediately attracted to each other. The hardships they endure only increase their love. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. A Love So Splendid RC 47569 by Linda Ladd read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes South Carolina, 1764. Trinity Kingston and Lord William Remington had been wed as children by their parents. When the Revolutionary War breaks out, William's mother and sister and Trinity become rebels, while William remains in England loyal to the Crown. But when he returns to the colonies to annul the marriage, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. A Lover's Almanac RC 48116 by Maureen Howard read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Story of two pairs of lovers: one young and the other young at heart. A New Year's Eve party gone awry leaves artist Louise Moffett and lover Artie Freeman at odds. Meanwhile, Artie's grandfather finds romance with a long-lost love. Some strong language. 1998. The MacGregor Grooms RC 47798 by Nora Roberts read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Having arranged marriages for his granddaughters, The MacGregor Brides (RC 45023), Daniel MacGregor now plans for his grandsons. D.C. takes Layna Drake to a charity ball; gambling-boat owner Duncan hires singer Cat Farrell; and Boston lawyer Ian writes a contract for publisher Naomi Brightstone. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. The MacGregors: Alan--Grant RC 48722 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Two stories portray Campbell-MacGregor marriages. In "All the Possibilities" Shelby Campbell almost misses out on love by refusing to date any politician--until she meets Senator Alan MacGregor. In "One Man's Art" recluse Grant Campbell meets artist GenviŠve Grandeau when she stumbles into his lighthouse during a storm. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. The MacGregors: Daniel--Ian RC 48726 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Two stories of MacGregor family ancestors. In "For Now, Forever" Scotsman Daniel MacGregor, a wealthy Bostonian, tries to convince unconventional medical student Anna Whitfield to marry him. "In from the Cold" portrays widow Alanna Flynn nursing minuteman Ian MacGregor's wounded shoulder but refusing to love another fighting man. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The MacGregors: Serena--Caine RC 48553 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Two stories about the MacGregors. In "Playing the Odds" heiress Serena works as a dealer on a cruise ship, falls for gambler Justin Blade, a Comanche, and learns how many enemies he has. In "Tempting Fate" Justin's sister Diana visits after a twenty-year separation and meets Serena's playboy brother, Caine. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. Mad Jack RC 48396 by Catherine Coulter read by Corrie James 2 cassettes 1811. Winifrede Bascombe begs her aunts Mathilda and Maude to save her from an arranged marriage. They flee to their nephew Grayson St. Cyre with Winifrede disguised as their valet, "Mad Jack." When Grayson finds out that Jack is a young lady, he is intrigued. Companion to the Sherbrooke Brides trilogy. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Marry Me: A Romance RC 49181 by John Updike read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Lighthearted novel of well-to-do suburbia and adultery in the 1960s. Jerry and Sally are in love, though married to others. Jerry's nice wife, Ruth, is having an affair with Sally's quirky husband, Richard. Strong language. 1976. The Midnight Hour RC 48350 by Karen Robards read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Judge Grace Hart awakes in the middle of the night to find her fifteen-year-old daughter, Jessica, missing again. This time when the police bring her home, it is the beginning of a nightmare that will also bring Grace long-sought-for peace of mind. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Montana RC 48565 by Debbie Macomber read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes When her grandfather becomes ill, divorced Molly Cogan moves her two boys from San Francisco to his Montana ranch. She's shocked to learn that the ranch is in trouble and her grandfather wants her to marry his new foreman. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1997. My Sweet Folly RC 47684 by Laura Kinsale read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes During the early 1880s, Folie Hamilton, thirty, maintained correspondence with Robert Cambourne, her husband's cousin in India. Now Folie's husband is dead, and Robert is back in England commanding Folie and her stepdaughter Melinda to repair to his home. But when they arrive, Folie is shocked by his demeanor--and her growing love for him. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Never Love a Cowboy RC 48381 by Jill Gregory read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes When Emma Malloy returns to her father's Montana ranch in 1882 after six years at boarding school, she's shocked to learn that the long-standing feud between her father and the neighboring Garrettsons has led to murder. She's also annoyed that Tucker Garrettson has become extremely handsome. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Night Gardening RC 48580 by E.L. Swann read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Sixty-one-year-old Maggie Welles is recovering from a stroke in her Harvard Square house when she meets Tristan Mallory, a landscape architect working next door. The two are drawn together by their love of gardening. Maggie's son soon intrudes in his quest for money. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Night Whispers RC 48834 by Judith McNaught read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Policewoman Sloan Reynolds never knew her father and has no desire to see him when he begs her to join him in Palm Beach. A few days later Sloan is persuaded to accept the invitation by FBI agent Paul Richardson, who says her father is suspected of several crimes. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Nobody's Baby but Mine RC 47391 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Jane, a thirty-four-year-old physics professor, wants a baby. Her football-groupie neighbor promises to find a classy hooker for quarterback Cal Bonner's birthday. Jane agrees to pose as the call girl, thinking that a child with an athlete's I.Q. would not be the teased genius she had been. Companion to Dream a Little Dream (RC 45735). Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Once upon a Midnight Moon RC 47426 by Carol Finch read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes In 1768, feisty French Micaela Rouchard flees New Orleans to escape an arranged marriage. She stows away on a ship owned by Carolina colonist Lucien Saffire, unwittingly becomes involved in his feud with his grandfather, and again becomes an unwilling bride-to-be. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997. One Perfect Rose RC 47892 by Mary Jo Putney read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Rosalind Fitzgerald, who was adopted as a child by members of a traveling theater troupe, meets Stephen Kenyon, duke of Ashburton, when he rescues her brother from a raging river. They are attracted to one another, but the duke has been told he has only three months to live. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Only His RC 48573 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Following the Civil War, the only thing southerner Willow Moran has left are her five Arabian horses. With the aid of Caleb Black, she heads into the Rocky Mountains to find her brother. Along the way, she also discovers love. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Only Mine RC 48896 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes England, 1867. To escape an arranged marriage, Lady Jessica Charteris hopes to convince longtime friend Wolfe Lonetree, the son of a Cheyenne woman and an English lord, to marry her in name only. But she is little prepared for what it means to be an American frontier wife. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Only You RC 48942 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Matt Moran never goes looking for a gunfight, but he finds one after a card game in which the dealer, Evening Star, bets herself. She hopes to win back the treasure map stolen from her murdered parents. Soon Moran and Evening Star are searching for hidden gold. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. The Passions of Emma RC 47415 by Penelope Williamson read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Rhode Island, 1890. Genteel Emma Tremayne's orderly life is changed when mill worker Bria McKenna shows up with her dead son in her arms. Although engaged to the mill owner, Emma sympathizes with Bria, who is dying of consumption. She also finds herself falling in love with Bria's children--and her husband, Shay. Some strong language. 1997. Patricia RC 46888 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Patricia Prentiss's mother usually gets what she wants, and the thing she wants most is for Patricia to marry Thornton Bellingham. But Patricia has never liked Thorny. Instead she is fond of John Worth, who always treats her kindly. Over the years Mrs. Prentiss continues to push Thorny on Patricia, and it looks as if she is succeeding when John returns after a long absence. 1939. A Pirate's Love RC 48583 by Johanna Lindsey read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes France, 1667. Bettina Verlaine is sailing to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin to be married to a man she has never met, when her ship is captured by pirates. The renegade leader, Tristan, decides to have Bettina for himself and soon falls in love with her. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1978. The Princess Goes West RC 48300 by Nan Ryan read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes 1880. Princess Marlena's country, Hartz-Coburg, is bankrupt and she has come to America seeking help. Traveling out west, she falls ill and her aide hires a look-alike, Roberta Ann, Queen of the Silver Dollar Saloon, to take Marlena's place. Then the real Marlena is mistaken for Roberta Ann. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Princess: The Bride Quest, Volume 1 RC 48796 by Claire Delacroix read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Ireland, 1171. When King Henry II captures Castle Tullymullagh, he gives the land to Gavin Fitzgerald. He promises Princess Brianna to one of Gavin's sons. But Brianna, scheming to regain her family's land, sends the young men on a quest. Prequel to The Damsel (RC 48797). Some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Promise RC 48227 by Danielle Steel read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) Michael Hillyard and Nancy McAllister are two young lovers who are determined to marry despite the objections of Michael's strong-willed mother. However, on the day of their wedding, a tragic automobile accident results in a severe test of their promise to never say good-bye to each other. Some strong language. 1978. The Promise of Jenny Jones RC 47015 by Maggie Osborne read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Ornery but honest mule driver Jenny Jones faces a Mexican firing squad because she admits to killing her attacker. A mysterious dying woman offers to take Jenny's place if she will take the woman's young daughter to her estranged gringo husband in California and fight off the greedy Mexican relatives who want the girl dead. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Ransom RC 48099 by Julie Garwood read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes King John's jeweled box is at the center of the struggles depicted in this companion to The Secret (RC 34048). Lady Gillian travels to Scotland hoping to locate the box and to escort a Scottish laird's kidnapped son to his home. She encounters hardships and love along the way. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Redemption RC 48750 by Howard Fast read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Isaac Goldman, seventy-eight, is driving across the George Washington Bridge just as a young woman attempts to jump. He stops, changing the course of his life and that of forty- seven-year-old Elizabeth Hopper. They fall in love and are planning to marry when she is suddenly accused of murdering her ex-husband. Some strong language. 1999. Rekindled RC 48387 by Barbara Delinsky read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Two novels previously published in the 1980s. In Flip Side of Yesterday, Chloe MacDaniel runs into a former lover, Ross Stephenson, whom she hasn't seen in eleven years. In Lilac Awakening, lovers Anne Boulton and Mitchell Anderson meet only for vacations in Vermont. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1983. The Riddle of the Lost Lover RC 48738 by Patricia Veryan read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Captain Jack Vespa, learning that Sir Kendrick is not his real father, sets out to discover his true father's identity. His search is difficult because his mother, to escape the scandal, has gone to South America. Consuela and her grandmother help him. Sequel to The Riddle of Alabaster Royal (RC 46452). 1998. River's End RC 47830 by Nora Roberts read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Since age four, Olivia has believed her father killed her mother. Over the years her terror faded--thanks to her mother's family and the policeman who investigated the death. Now the officer's son plans to write about the murder, and Olivia's suppressed memories begin to surface. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Sealed with a Kiss RC 48760 by Pamela Morsi read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Eight years ago Gidry Chavis jilted Prudence Belmont, leaving her to face the talk generated by his leaving the small Texas town named for his ancestors. Now Gidry is back, and he realizes his mistake. But Prudence is in no mood to listen to his pleas. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Season of Wishes RC 48251 by Christina Skye read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Jamee Night had already been kidnapped once as a teenager when bodyguard Ian McCall, the tenth laird of Glenlyle, is hired to protect her in Scotland. It is Ian's last job before his family's curse overtakes him, and he hadn't planned to fall in love with his charge. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Send No Flowers RC 48198 by Sandra Brown read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Widowed Alicia Russell meets Pierce Reynolds on a disastrous camping trip she attempts with her two young sons. While Pierce is everything she wants in a man, Alicia hesitates because of her past emotional pain and the secrets that Pierce won't share. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1984. Shiva Dancing RC 47293 by Bharti Kirchner read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes At thirty-five, the successful and cosmopolitan Meena Gossett lives in San Francisco but lacks a loving companion. Through e-mail she contacts her long-lost love, Vishnu, in India. At the same time, she is sorting out her feelings for Antoine, who seems attracted to her despite his engagement to Liv. A trip to Calcutta brings Meena to a fateful decision. 1998. Sleeping at the Magnolia RC 47202 by Lisa G. Brown read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Colley Rawlins and Lainie Thorne shared a delicate love from childhood, but were torn apart as young adults. As Lainie struggles to keep from losing the Magnolia, the Tennessee hotel that has belonged to her family for years, Colley returns to town and again stirs up her heart. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Soho Square RC 47210 by Claire Rayner read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Sequel to Paddington Green (RD 9553). Jonah, son of Abel Lackland, worries about losing the supper rooms he and his deceased wife owned to his sister-in-law, Lydia. Lilith, Lydia's mother, tries to live quietly behind the veil that hides her badly scarred face--and worries about Lydia's return. Meanwhile, Abel oversees his grandson's study of medicine. 1976. Someone like You RC 46967 by Elaine Coffman read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Susannah Dowell and Reed Garrett come from different backgrounds, and their first meeting in Texas in 1887 is not pleasant. When Reed is accused of stealing cattle, Susannah's aunt sees beyond his bad reputation and offers him a job on their ranch. Forced to be together, Susannah and Reed find that as two "lost souls," they take comfort from each other's company. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Spending: A Utopian Divertimento RC 47629 by Mary Gordon read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Monica Szabo is a moderately successful New York artist when she meets B, a wealthy commodities trader who volunteers to be her muse--and lover. Although Monica worries about being a kept woman, she uses B as her model and eventually becomes a celebrity. Suddenly, however, B loses his fortune. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Stardust of Yesterday RC 48145 by Lynn Kurland read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Genevieve Buchanan owns a successful restoration company. She is told she has inherited an English castle--that just has a few minor quirks. When she arrives at Seakirk Keep, Genevieve discovers that her inheritance includes Kendrick de Piaget, a thirteenth-century ghost with a charming bag of tricks. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Sunflower Girl RC 47786 by Sara Hylton read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes In 1894 a young Englishman visiting the French countryside to paint meets schoolgirl Marie Clair and leaves her pregnant. Back in England he marries, and Marie Clair, finally realizing he will not return, is determined to build a life for herself and her daughter without him. Some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Sweetest Thing RC 48745 by Barbara Freethy read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Even as an adult, Faith Christopher still feels like an orphan. She owns her own bakery/caf‚, and it is there that she meets Julian Carrigan, grandfather of Alex Carrigan. Soon Faith's life becomes irrevocably connected to the Carrigans as Julian tries to remove a family curse. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Thief of Hearts RC 48905 by Katherine Stone read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Dr. Caitlin Taylor is a well-known heart surgeon. Her mentor and "honorary brother," trauma surgeon Dr. Patrick Falconer, is also highly respected. Now he is dying, and Caitlin will do all she can to save him--even contacting his estranged twin brother, Jesse, at the risk of exposing potentially deadly secrets. 1999. Three Brides, No Groom RC 46971 by Debbie Macomber read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes At their fifteen-year reunion, Gretchen Wise, Carol Furness, and Maddie Cobain meet at the famous fountain at Nelson Lord University in Seattle. They quickly discover that each was dumped by the man she had planned to marry after graduation. Some interesting insights are revealed as each explains what happened and how she got revenge. 1997. The Very Thought of You RC 48317 by Lynn Kurland read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Alexander Smith is visiting his sister and her husband in Scotland when he decides that time-traveling back to sunny Barbados would be fun. Smith lands instead in medieval England, falls in love with Margaret of Falconberg, and conspires to save her from a nasty suitor. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Vow RC 47176 by Linda Lael Miller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Nevada, 1878. Annabel McKeige returns to her husband's ranch to ask for a divorce. She had fled after the death of their beloved daughter twelve years ago. Now reunited with her husband and son, she has no intention of staying. Gabe McKeige, however, is still deeply in love with Annabel and begins to woo her again. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. We Ride the Gale! RC 47328 by Emilie Loring read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes (Reissue) Although his wealthy family knows that Guy Farr is a playboy, they are still surprised when Sonia Carson demands that they recognize her nephew Dicky's birthright. Her sister Ruby had secretly married Guy but died shortly after Dicky's birth. While seeking a secure future for Dicky, Sonia finds herself swept into a world of romance and intrigue. 1934. White Fire RC 48256 by Cassie Edwards read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Minnesota Territories, 1820s. Reshelle "Flame" Russell fell in love with a teenager, Samuel "White Fire" Dowling, who is part Indian, when she was a mere girl. Years later she joins her father, the Colonel, at his frontier outpost, determined to find the man of her dreams. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Wild at Heart RC 48221 by Patricia Gaffney read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Newly widowed Sydney Darrow returns to Michigan to live with her anthropologist father, who is studying a Canadian man raised by wolves. Sydney, unhappy about the way he is being treated, is drawn to the young man, probably in his twenties, who appears to be sensitive and also lonely. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Wild Wind RC 48176 by Temple Bailey read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes World War I has caused the separation of many couples, including seventeen-year-old Jacqueline and her boyfriend, Christopher, twenty-seven. Helping her sister Mary raise her children keeps Jacqueline busy. When she receives a letter from Christopher suggesting a New Year's Day wedding, she begins making plans--but then family obligations get in the way. 1930. With Hope RC 48291 by Dorothy Garlock read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes Oklahoma, 1930s. Henry Ann Henry's life has always been a struggle. Now, following her father's death, she is raising her two half-siblings alone and taking care of the farm she inherited. The only joy in her life seems to be her married neighbor Tom Dolan and his young, abused son. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Yesteryear RC 48917 by Dorothy Garlock read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes As the Civil War ends, Addie Hyde, who is pregnant, learns that her husband is dead. She also discovers that the two orphans and young black woman she's been caring for are in danger. Desperate, Addie accepts help from a stranger, John Tallman. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Science Fiction Antarctica RC 47890 by Kim Stanley Robinson read by Dan Bloom 4 cassettes In the near future, when corporations exploit Antarctica's mineral resources, ecological terrorists fight to preserve the wilderness environment. A U.S. senator sends his assistant Wade Norton on a fact-finding mission, but Norton is distracted by the terrorists' cause. Some strong language. 1998. The Billion Dollar Boy: A Jupiter Novel RC 47145 by Charles Sheffield read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Bored and spoiled fifteen-year-old Shelby Cheever leaves his pampered existence on Earth for the disciplined rigors of survival in outer space. Shelby takes a cruise trip to the asteroid mines. But when he accidentally boards a ship to open space, his real adventures begin. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Black Sun RC 47550 by Jack Williamson read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Space travel to a new colony is Carlos Mondragon's lifelong goal. After traveling illegally from Mexico and arriving at the launch site, Carlos stows away on the last starship of a special project. When the spacecraft lands on a frozen planet, the colonists find evidence that it is still inhabited. Carlos gradually proves himself an asset to the mission. 1997. The Calcutta Chromosome: A Novel of Fevers, Delirium, and Discovery RC 46450 by Amitav Ghosh read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Antar, an Egyptian computer analyst working in New York, is intrigued by an ID card that once belonged to Murugan--a researcher who disappeared years ago. Murugan was studying the work of Ronald Ross, who had discovered the malaria- mosquito connection. Tracking Murugan leads Antar to an alternate interpretation of medical history. Some strong language. 1995. Celestial Matters RC 48243 by Richard Garfinkle read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes In an alternate universe where Athens still rules after nine hundred years and Earth is the center of the cosmos, Commander Aias is leading the first expedition to capture a piece of the Sun. Before his spaceship, Chandra's Tear, can succeed in its mission, questions of subversion and scientific principle must be resolved. 1996. City of Sorcery RC 46707 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Just before her plane goes down over the Hellers, pilot Alexis Anders reports seeing a city near the Wall around the World. No one has previously survived the Hellers, but three days later Anders turns up at Guild-house, her memory gone, and talking like a child. Chief Terran operative Magdalen Lorne's assignment to find out what happened takes her on a quest to find an ancient, legendary city. 1984. City on Fire RC 47954 by Walter Jon Williams read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes In this sequel to Metropolitan (RC 42033), Aiah flees to Caraqui where Constantine is in charge. He appoints her to his government to head a police force against plasm thieves and resumes a personal relationship with her. Aiah faces many challenges as a countercoup brews. 1997. Conquerors' Legacy: Conquerors Saga, Volume 3 RC 48357 by Timothy Zahn read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes As the Zhirrzh and humans prepare for a final showdown, which could mean extinction for both races, a small group of Zhirrzh and humans make a discovery that could save everyone. But there are forces at work that may prevent them from averting disaster. Sequel to Conquerors' Heritage (RC 44617). 1996. Corrupting Dr. Nice RC 46788 by John Kessel read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes In the year 2063, Dr. Owen Vannice, "Dr. Nice," a wealthy paleontologist, brings a baby dinosaur back from a trip to the Cretaceous period. On his way home, he stops in A.D. 40 Jerusalem where he meets August Faison and his beautiful daughter Genevieve. They attempt to steal the reptile and to swindle Dr. Nice out of his money. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Deadliest Game: Tom Clancy's Net Force RC 48589 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 2025. The most popular war game on the Internet is becoming reality, and people are getting hurt. Net Force explorers Megan O'Malley and Leif Anderson know how to play the game, so they are assigned to track down the culprits who are changing the rules. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Destiny's Road RC 47102 by Larry Niven read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes On the isolated colony planet Destiny, young Jemmy Bloocher wonders what lies down the mysterious road from which no one has ever returned. He gets some answers when he kills a caravan merchant and has to flee for his life. As he travels along the road, he learns about other humans on the planet and begins to unravel the two-hundred-year-old mystery of their arrival on Destiny. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Dinosaur Summer RC 48135 by Greg Bear read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes 1947. Fifteen-year-old Peter is accompanying his father to Venezuela to return the last of the captive dinosaurs to their natural habitat. Members of a dinosaur circus join them on their arduous journey through jungles and across rivers. When they arrive, they are stranded with the beasts. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Donnerjack RC 46627 by Roger Zelazny and Jane Lindskold read by Rick Rohan 4 cassettes In a pact with Death, Donnerjack agrees to give up his firstborn for the return of his lover Ayradyss. Donnerjack does not know that conception is even possible, because he is from Verite, the real world, while Ayradyss is from Virtu, the virtual world. But once reunited, they produce a son. 1997. Dust RC 48386 by Charles Pellegrino read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes The demise of the world's insects creates an environmental nightmare--dust mites begin eating everyone in their path. Paleobiologist Richard Sinclair and his young daughter Tam are among the few to escape. At Brookhaven Laboratory surviving scientists battle starvation and nuclear strikes as they frantically create new insects from amber fossils. Some violence. 1998. Eating Memories RC 48735 by Patricia Anthony read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Collection of twenty-eight science fiction short stories. In the title piece, George Hatterly, a human ambassador to Karee, goes to Besseh Yo, an elderly alien, to buy magic. But regaining memories of his dead wife, Lauren, is a different experience from what he had expected. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. Ender's Shadow RC 48937 by Orson Scott Card read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Card returns to the beginning of his Ender Quartet with a companion to Ender's Game (RC 22934). Bean, a precocious child resulting from an illegal genetic experiment, is recruited from the streets of Rotterdam and sent to Battle School where he becomes an ally of Ender Wiggin. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Finity's End RC 46893 by C.J. Cherryh read by Gary Tipton 4 cassettes Fletcher Neihart has his life all planned. He will study the hisa who live Downbelow on planet Pell. Maybe even have a romance with Bianca. Joining the crew of the merchanter ship Finity's End with a mission in space is definitely not in his plan. But he does not have much choice. 1997. Fires of Azeroth RC 47439 by C.J. Cherryh read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Morgaine, the legendary White Queen, comes to Azeroth determined to close the last gate of three worlds. She is followed by the Shiuan, who want to conquer a new planet and avenge the destruction of their world. But Azeroth is guarded by the technologically superior qhal. Sequel to Well of Shiuan (RC 47438). 1979. The Forest of Time and Other Stories RC 47158 by Michael Flynn read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Collection of ten stories by Flynn that appeared originally in Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine. Author's comments form the introduction and an afterword to each selection. 1997. Freedom's Challenge RC 47761 by Anne McCaffrey read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes The colonists of Botany, including the human Kris and her Catteni companion Zainal, acquire the technology and space ships needed to mount an attack against their mutual enemy, the Eosi. Then they plan a daring raid, with enormous risks for Zainal, on his home planet. Sequel to Freedom's Choice (RC 46157). Some strong language. 1998. The Gaia Websters RC 47616 by Kim Antieau read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Free-spirited Gloria Stone has the gift of healing with her hands but cannot remember further back than ten years. Coyote Creek in Arizona Territory provides her food and shelter in exchange for her services until misunderstandings drive her away. Then, while searching for a cure for friends, she finds out more about herself and her own powers. 1997. Gate of Ivrel RC 47437 by C.J. Cherryh read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Exiled by his father for killing his brother, Nhi Vanye is an outcast on the world of Ivrel. He meets the infamous Morgaine Frosthair, who has returned after a one-hundred- year absence. Together, they set out to prevent evil from using the time-space gate. Prequel to Well of Shiuan (RC 47438). 1976. Higher Education: A Jupiter Novel RC 47133 by Charles Sheffield and Jerry Pournelle read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Rick Luban is expelled from school at age sixteen for playing a practical joke. With a bad home life and limited options, Rick accepts his teacher's advice and applies for a job with a company mining asteroids in outer space. The training program changes more than his attitude. For senior high and older readers. 1996. His Share of Glory: The Complete Short Science Fiction of C.M. Kornbluth RC 47620 by C.M. Kornbluth read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes This collection of more than fifty short stories contains all the solo works of Kornbluth, even those written under pseudonyms. Includes an introduction by his longtime friend and collaborator Frederik Pohl, who provides insights into Kornbluth's short life. 1997. Holy Fire RC 46665 by Bruce Sterling read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Being healthy, conservative, and self-sufficient at age ninety-four is no longer satisfying to Mia Ziemann after she talks to a dying former lover. She risks experimental twenty-first century medical procedures that change her body to a twenty-year-old's, hoping also for love, creativity, and spontaneity. 1996. Invasion RC 47228 by Robin Cook read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes What looks like a shooting star streaks across the sky, and radios, televisions, and computers explode. When college student Beau Stark finds a small domed object the next morning, he begins to transform. Soon, many of the town's population are subtly and scarily changed. Some violence. 1997. The Invisible Man RC 47064 by H.G. Wells read by David Cutler 2 cassettes (Reissue) Classic story about the scientist Griffin, who discovers a process that makes him invisible. At first he is euphoric about the wild and wonderful things his invisibility allows him to do, but he soon wishes he could change back. First published in 1897. 1996. Journey to the Centre of the Earth RC 47617 by Jules Verne read by Fred Major 2 cassettes (Reissue) Intrigued by an old parchment indicating a secret passage to the center of the earth via a volcano, three men elect to explore the route, though it may mean death. 1864. Magnificat RC 46266 by Julian May read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In this sequel to Diamond Mask (RC 40120), humans now enjoy membership in the Galactic Milieu and mingle with numerous races of the galaxy. But then ethnocentrism, encouraged by the rebel Marc Remillard, rears its ugly head. Marc's brother Jack the Bodiless and the young woman Diamond Mask must stop the anarchists' scheme. Strong language and violence. 1996. Moonwar RC 48961 by Ben Bova read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes In the sequel to Moonrise (RC 45918), U.N. Peacekeeper forces land at Moonbase to ban nanotechnology, vital to the outpost's survival. Doug Stavenger, without weapons, organizes a tactical opposition that hinges on his ability to outsmart the deranged U.N. leader. Each side is committed to fulfilling its mission. Some strong language. 1998. Nebula Awards 32: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year RC 47731 edited by Jack Dann read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Collection of stories and two poems selected by the Science- fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) for 1995, as well as original essays by writers in the field. One award winner, "Must and Shall," depicts Nazi collaboration in an unreconstructed southern United States during World War II. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Other Side of the Mirror RC 46854 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Anthology of five stories, three by Bradley and two others she selected by Darkover fans. Intended for readers "who want to know more about the private lives of favorite characters," including Dyan Ardais, one of Bradley's few villains. 1987. Parable of the Talents RC 48070 by Octavia E. Butler read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes In Parable of the Sower (RC 39777), Lauren Oya Olamina established the community of Acorn, inhabited by followers of her Earthseed religion. Now with the election of Christian fundamentalist Reverend Andrew Steele Jarret as U.S. president, the residents of Acorn are in grave danger, including Lauren's infant daughter. Strong language and some violence. 1998. Paris in the Twentieth Century RC 47151 by Jules Verne read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Written originally in 1863 and first published in 1994, this "lost novel" depicts Jules Verne's vision of life in 1960s Paris. In this hyper-efficient but dystopian society, the story's young, idealistic protagonist, Michel Dufrenoy, laments that there is no room for the human soul. Subways, automobiles, skyscrapers, electric lights, calculators, fax machines, and e-mail are all part of this utilitarian world. 1996. Power Play RC 46684 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes As the planet Petaybee matures and begins to understand itself and the effect of outside stimuli, it learns to communicate with its inhabitants. But the outsiders who come to the planet still fail to realize Petaybee needs its natural resources for survival. And to make things worse, Yana Maddock is kidnapped when she travels off-planet for a meeting. Sequel to Power Lines (RC 46683). 1995. Promised Land RC 47369 by Cynthia Felice and Connie Willis read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes It has been fifteen years since Delanna Milleflores left the planet Keramos. Now she has come home only to settle her mother's estate and to sell the property she inherited. But several surprises await Delanna--the sale is delayed, and she learns that she is married to Sonny Tanner, part owner of her land. Some strong language. 1996. Putting Up Roots: A Jupiter Novel RC 47167 by Charles Sheffield read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Joshua, his autistic cousin Dawn, and a group of teenagers are sent to Solferino twenty-seven light years away as part of a colonization effort by Foodlines. Josh is learning about his new environment, adjusting to new companions, and coping with his responsibility for Dawn, whose special gifts become more apparent on Solferino. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Rise of Endymion RC 46115 by Dan Simmons read by John Polk 6 cassettes Aenea comes of age in this sequel to Endymion (RC 45928). The Pax forms an alliance with the TechnoCore and declares war on the threatening Ousters. The Pax is also looking for Aenea, who is currently on Earth preparing to outwit the Pax and the Core with her lover, Raul Endymion. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Rude Astronauts: Real and Imagined Stories RC 48343 by Allen Steele read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes Short fiction and nonfiction pieces, many formerly published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. In "Trembling Earth," a presidential candidate is killed by cloned dinosaurs in the Okefenokee Swamp. "On the Road: Pakachoag Hill" describes the first rocket launch by Dr. Robert Goddard. Some strong language. 1993. Slow River RC 47340 by Nicola Griffith read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Lore, a young kidnap victim whose identity implant was removed, chooses to depend on a stranger rather than return to her wealthy home. She describes Spanner, the woman who becomes her lover and draws her into illegal activities, intermingled with flashbacks to her family and the ordeal that took her from them. Descriptions of sex. Nebula and Lambda Awards. 1995. Think like a Dinosaur and Other Stories RC 47376 by James Patrick Kelly read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Fourteen science fiction stories. In the title story--winner of the 1996 Hugo Award for best novelette--Michael recounts an incident that occurred when he assisted Kamala Shastri, a migrator to Gend. The Hanen, dinosaurs to Michael, are the technical operators of the Tuulen Station, where Michael is more than a simple doorman. 1997. Time Machines: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Written RC 47370 edited by Bill Adler read by Gary Roan 3 cassettes Anthology of twenty-two time travel short stories. Personal favorites of the editor, ranging from Edgar Allan Poe's "Three Sundays in a Week" written in 1850 to Derryl Murphy's "What Goes Around" from 1997. For senior high and older readers. 1998. To Say Nothing of the Dog; or, How We Found the Bishop's Bird Stump at Last RC 47301 by Connie Willis read by David Cutler 4 cassettes In 2057 Lady Schrapnell endows a time-travel project in return for help in rebuilding Coventry Cathedral. The only object she needs for the newly restored building is the bishop's bird stump. Ned Henry is sent back to 1940 to retrieve it before the church burns, but he arrives a few hours too late--which is just the beginning of his problems. 1997. Virtual Vandals: Tom Clancy's Net Force RC 48551 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette 2025. Matt Hunter and his friends are Net Force explorers, helping protect citizens against online crime. The group goes into action when teenage gangsters open fire at a virtual baseball game and the senior Net Force leaders can't find them. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Well of Shiuan RC 47438 by C.J. Cherryh read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Earthquakes and floods have doomed the world of Shiuan, and its people seek escape through the time-space gates. But Morgaine and her liege, Nhi Vanye, wish to close the gates to protect time and prevent evil. Morgaine's moral dilemma is complicated when her relentless enemy, Chya Roh, appears. Sequel to Gate of Ivrel (RC 47437). 1978. Whiteout RC 48156 by Sage Walker read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Overpopulation has led to world hunger, and Antarctica is a primary source for food. Edges, a media manipulator company, is hired by a Japanese firm to help pass a favorable fishing treaty. Then Edges' virtual reality communication system crashes, and one of the partners disappears from a vessel in the Antarctic. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. Worldwar: Striking the Balance RC 47689 by Harry Turtledove read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes Sequel to Worldwar: Upsetting the Balance (RC 47688). Humans stop fighting one another during World War II and unite to battle the Lizards, aliens seeking a new home. The invaders, having scouted the planet centuries before, are surprised by the level of weaponry the humans use. But their colonization fleet is on the way. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Worldwar: Tilting the Balance RC 47687 by Harry Turtledove read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes In this sequel to Worldwar: In the Balance (RC 45912), World War II adversaries have united to drive off the lizard aliens. By combining efforts to develop the atomic bomb, the earthlings hope to win back the planet. Meanwhile, the invaders find the common Earth spice ginger to be a highly addictive drug. 1995. Worldwar: Upsetting the Balance RC 47688 by Harry Turtledove read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes In this sequel to Worldwar: Tilting the Balance (RC 47687), humans are using nuclear weapons to fight off the alien invasion led by Atvar and the Race. With his colonization fleet on the way, Atvar cannot risk the devastation of Earth. Even more worrisome, his underlings are beginning to question his authority. Some strong language. 1996. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Fifteenth Annual Collection RC 48353 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes in 2 containers Following an introduction on the status of the science fiction market, Dozois offers twenty-eight short stories published in 1997. Includes works by Robert Silverberg, Nancy Kress, Stephen Baxter, David Marusek, Gwyneth Jones, Brian Stableford, and Ian McDonald. 1998. Short Stories Aliens of Affection RC 47120 by Padgett Powell read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Nine short stories set in the south, featuring characters caught in a struggle. In "Trick or Treat," a bored housewife begins to seduce the boy who cares for the yard. In "Dump," a man laments the loss of his wife and child. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Avalanche and The Kidnapping of Roseta Uvaldo RC 47659 by Zane Grey read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette In "Avalanche" two young men raised as brothers become alienated after fighting over the same girl. In "The Kidnapping of Roseta Uvaldo," Texas Ranger Vaughn Medill longs to retire and start a family. When a pretty Mexican girl is kidnapped, Medill rescues her and sees his chance. Some violence. 1929. Bech at Bay: A Quasi-Novel RC 47107 by John Updike read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Five humorous episodes in the life of Henry Bech, the semi- obscure American author created by Updike. In the last story, Bech is awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1999, but must contend with the subsequent literary protest. Sequel to Bech Is Back (RC 18671). Some strong language. 1998. The Bedquilt and Other Stories RC 47875 by Dorothy Canfield Fisher read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Eleven stories and two essays representative of Fisher's writing between 1906 and 1955. Subjects range from New Englanders to the Basques of France to African Americans struggling for equal rights. 1996. Believers: A Novella and Stories RC 47019 by Charles Baxter read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Stories about the routines of everyday life--until something unexpected happens. In "Kiss Away," a young girl is warned not to trust her new boyfriend, but she refuses to listen. In "Time Exposure," a neighbor doesn't want to believe that the man upstairs is a child abuser. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Best American Short Stories, 1997: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 46406 edited by E. Annie Proulx read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes In a departure from the usual alphabetical format, this year's collection is arranged into four categories to serve as a "reminder of the rich possibilities of the story form...." Manners and Right Behavior includes a story by Robert Stone; Identifying the Stranger has one by Cynthia Ozick; Perceived Social Values includes a story by Clyde Edgerton; and Rites of Passage includes Tobias Wolff. 1997. The Best American Short Stories, 1998: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 48210 edited by Garrison Keillor and Katrina Kenison read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes In his introduction, guest editor Keillor says each of these twenty stories "surprised and delighted" him. Some are recollection pieces, such as "My Father on the Verge of Disgrace," by John Updike. "Elvis Has Left the Building," by Carol Anshaw, is a slice-of-life tale. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Best American Short Stories of the Century RC 48433 edited by John Updike and Katrina Kenison read by Kimberly Schraf 7 cassettes in 2 containers The editors announce two principles for selecting these fifty-five stories: to reflect the century, giving each decade equal weight, and to "take place on this continent or deal with characters from the United States." Includes representative works by distinguished authors. Bestseller 1999. The Best of Sisters in Crime RC 47036 edited by Marilyn Wallace read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Anthology of mysteries written by award-winning women authors such as Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky, Mary Higgins Clark, and Elizabeth George. In "One Hit Wonder" by Gabrielle Kraft, a washed-up musician gets another chance; in "Extenuating Circumstances" by Joyce Carol Oates, a mother justifies her horrific crime. Gives brief introductions about each author. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. The Best of the Best: Eighteen New Stories by America's Leading Authors RC 48360 edited by Elaine Koster and Joseph Pittman read by John Polk 3 cassettes Eighteen stories from prominent American writers including Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Ed McBain, Lawrence Block, and E.L. Doctorow. In "Color Blind," a thirty-two-year-old white virgin is obsessed with a twenty-eight-year-old black student. In "Untitled," Holocaust victims and the Nazis are portrayed in a prose poem. 1998. Beyond the Great Snow Mountains RC 48032 by Louis L'Amour read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Ten stories of adventure, crime, and sports, written in the 1940s and 1950s. In the title piece, American Anna Doone survives a small-plane crash in remote China, marries a tribal leader, and after his death faces a dilemma--whether to flee, taking her fourteen-year-old son (the tribe's designated leader) with her. 1999. Black Glass: Short Fictions RC 48349 by Karen Joy Fowler read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Fifteen satirical stories and fantasies based on unusual premises. In "The Faithful Companion at Forty," a Native American sidekick is annoyed when his masked companion forgets his fortieth birthday. In "The View From Venus: A Case Study," a human named Linda and her courtship rituals are observed from another planet. Some strong language. 1998. Blue Dawn, Red Earth: New Native American Storytellers RC 46661 edited by Clifford E. Trafzer read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Thirty short stories by Native Americans from different tribal groups. Original tales created from personal experiences, like being sent to a government boarding school or moving away from the reservation. Other selections are based on traditional themes involving ghosts or people especially attuned to nature. 1996. Body Parts: Stories RC 47881 by Jere Hoar read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Eleven short stories set in the twentieth-century South. In the title piece, Billy, a teenager, has a summer job at a print shop, where he lusts after Susie. Billy loses part of his arm in the shop's machinery, while his father returns from World War II uninjured. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. California Sketches RC 47144 by Mark Twain and Bret Harte read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Forty-six essays by Mark Twain and Bret Harte, written early in their careers for a San Francisco literary publication, the Californian. Includes a short story, "The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," by Twain; recalls a visit to the public library in "Among the Books," by Harte. Also describes life in California after the Gold Rush and during the Civil War. 1926. A Celestial Omnibus: Short Fiction on Faith RC 47626 edited by J.P. Maney and Tom Hazuka read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Twenty-five short stories about different religious beliefs, arranged by theme: mystery, doubt, evil, the supernatural, and reconciliation. In "Sweat," by Zora Neale Hurston, a hard-working Christian woman is pushed too far by her husband; in "The Man in the Black Suit," by Stephen King, an elderly man recalls meeting the devil. Some strong language. 1997. Christmas in My Heart: A Timeless Treasury of Heartwarming Stories RC 47455 compiled by Joe Wheeler read by Grace Ragsdale 1 cassette Heartfelt Christmas stories chosen for their Christ-centered messages. In "A Gift from the Heart" by Norman Vincent Peale, a foreign girl, unable to buy presents for her employers, has a unique solution for gift giving. In "The Candle in the Forest" by Temple Bailey, a rich boy learns the meaning of love from the impoverished family next door. 1996. Close Range: Wyoming Stories RC 48276 by Annie Proulx read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Eleven short stories depict the harshness of making a living in the twentieth-century West--herding animals, riding the rodeo circuit, or getting by in a small town. "Brokeback Mountain" describes complex feelings between two ranch hands in a land where homosexuality is not tolerated. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The Complete Stories RC 46377 by Bernard Malamud read by David Elias 5 cassettes Collection of fifty-five previously published stories written between 1940 and 1984. They demonstrate Malamud's development from narratives grounded in the real-life surroundings of his parents' Brooklyn grocery to tales of fantasy written later in life. Concludes with experimental pieces about Virginia Woolf and Alma, wife of composer Gustav Mahler. 1997. Coyote v. Acme RC 48017 by Ian Frazier read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Twenty-two humorous short stories from Atlantic Monthly, the New Yorker, and Army Man. In the title story, an attorney presents the case of Wile E. Coyote's product liability claim against the Acme Company. "The Last Segment" pertains to the final Mary Tyler Moore Show, and "Dial W-H-Y W-O-R-K" discusses the No-Show Jobs Hotline. 1996. Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1950s RC 46412 edited by Robert Polito read by Christopher Walker 6 cassettes Five crime novels including works by authors Patricia Highsmith and Chester Himes. The stories focus on the criminals and their lives, including the reasons for their antisocial behavior. Companion to Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 40s (RC 46413). Some violence and strong language. 1997. Cuentos Chicanos: A Short Story Anthology RC 47660 edited by Rudolfo A. Anaya and Antonio Marquez read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Twenty-one short stories, three of which are in Spanish, by Chicano authors. Contributors to this collection include Rudolfo Anaya, Ron Arias, Jose Armas, Kathleen Baca, Sergio Elizondo, Juan Felipe Herrera, Francisco Jimenez, and Tino Villanueva. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1984. A Curtain of Green and Other Stories RC 46352 by Eudora Welty read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Eudora Welty's first collection of published short stories. Welty writes of the common people she knew in her native Mississippi. In "A Curtain of Green," a grieving widow isolates herself in her garden, in "Why I Live at the P.O.," the postmistress flees her impossible relatives to live at work. 1941. The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories RC 46623 by Yasunari Kawabata read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Twenty-three pieces by Japan's first Nobel laureate, all but one written before 1930. "The Dancing Girl of Izu," first published in 1925, appears here in an unabridged translation that conveys a youth's attraction to a young female entertainer. Eighteen selections are brief "palm-of-the- hand" stories. 1997. Detective Duos RC 47330 edited by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Following their introduction in which the editors discuss the many combinations of detective duos in fiction, this husband-and-wife team offers twenty-five works covering the broad spectrum of mysteries both in historical development and in types of partnerships. Each story includes a brief introduction and offers suggested titles for further reading. 1997. The Diamond as Big as the Ritz and Other Stories RC 48239 by F. Scott Fitzgerald read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Six short stories describe the manipulations of the wealthy in the post-World War I era. In the title story, the richest man in the world blows up his home and family rather than share his bounty. In "The Ice Palace," a southern belle flees the north for the warmth of her homeplace. 1998. The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye: Five Fairy Stories RC 46789 by A.S. Byatt read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Four short stories and a novella presented in the guise of fairy tales with a twentieth-century slant. In the title novella, a middle-aged woman has an extraordinary adventure with a djinn--a genie--released from a beautiful glass bottle purchased in Turkey. 1994. Duo RC 48286 by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Short stories by a husband-and-wife writing team, written separately and in collaboration. In "The Cracks in the Sidewalk," a writer investigates a homeless woman in the neighborhood. In "Cache and Carry," private-eye Sharon McCone and the "Nameless Detective" join forces to find missing money. 1998. Eating Memories RC 48735 by Patricia Anthony read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Collection of twenty-eight science fiction short stories. In the title piece, George Hatterly, a human ambassador to Karee, goes to Besseh Yo, an elderly alien, to buy magic. But regaining memories of his dead wife, Lauren, is a different experience from what he had expected. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. Exile and the Kingdom RC 48052 by Albert Camus read by David Elias 1 cassette Six stories, four set in North Africa, dealing with moral dilemmas by the French existentialist writer who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. 1957. Exiles: Three Short Novels RC 47638 by Philip Caputo read by Jeremy Gage 3 cassettes Stories set in different places. Standing In features a young man from Connecticut who resembles the dead son of a couple he meets on the train. In Paradise, islanders north of Australia deal with a young man who washed up on the beach. In the Forest of the Laughing Elephant, American soldiers track a man-eating tiger in the Vietnam jungle. Some strong language. 1997. First Love and Other Stories RC 47508 by Ivan Turgenev read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes These three stories by the nineteenth-century Russian author are somewhat autobiographical. In "First Love," written in 1860, a father and son fall in love with the same woman. Written in 1872, "Spring Torrents" portrays a middle-aged person looking back on the folly of youth. "A Fire at Sea," written in 1883, tells of Turgenev's personal experience. 1957. The Five Thousand and One Nights RC 46674 by Penelope Lively read by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette Fourteen short stories by the British Booker Prize winner; most observe people at pivotal moments in their private lives. In the title story, after many years of conventional marriage, the Sultan is bored with Scheherazade's cerebral stories. His revenge is to tell her violent adventure tales. 1997. Flappers and Philosophers RC 47877 by F. Scott Fitzgerald read by Liz Solar 2 cassettes Eight short stories about young people at the beginning of the twentieth century. In "The Cut-Glass Bowl," a woman receives an impressive wedding gift from a former beau. In "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," some words of advice on gaining self-confidence and attracting men have unexpected repercussions. 1920. Flights of Angels: Stories RC 48964 by Ellen Gilchrist read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Eighteen stories, set mainly in the South, in which Gilchrist uses some characters from previous collections. Several stories involve Aurora Harris, a precocious sixteen- year-old who goes to France with her parents and gets pregnant. In "A Lady with Pearls," a woman suddenly realizes she no longer loves her husband. 1998. The Forest of Time and Other Stories RC 47158 by Michael Flynn read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Collection of ten stories by Flynn that appeared originally in Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine. Author's comments form the introduction and an afterword to each selection. 1997. The Ghost Wagon and Other Great Western Adventures RC 48973 by Max Brand read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Four western stories by the late author. In the title piece, hard-riding Lew Carney sees eight dead men and a wagon coming out of the desert. He learns later that the phantoms include Mary Hamilton, a pretty girl, and Jack Doyle, a gambler. Some violence. 1996. His Share of Glory: The Complete Short Science Fiction of C.M. Kornbluth RC 47620 by C.M. Kornbluth read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes This collection of more than fifty short stories contains all the solo works of Kornbluth, even those written under pseudonyms. Includes an introduction by his longtime friend and collaborator Frederik Pohl, who provides insights into Kornbluth's short life. 1997. Hockey sur Glace: Stories RC 47546 by Peter LaSalle read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Short stories and poems centering around the sport of ice hockey. In "Le Rocket Negre," a Quebec teenager is recruited from an orphanage based on his apparent racial identity. In "Wellesley College for Women, 1969," a former hockey player on scholarship to Harvard reminisces about two former girlfriends. 1996. Hunger: A Novella and Stories RC 47737 by Lan Samantha Chang read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes A novella and five short stories revealing stresses within the family when Chinese immigrants confront cultural difficulties in America. In the title piece, a frustrated musician is determined that one of his daughters will have a musical career even at the expense of a loving home. 1998. I Sing the Body Electric! And Other Stories RC 47304 by Ray Bradbury read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Short stories about subjects as diverse as progress, history, the future, robots, fairies, the supernatural, and physical fitness. 1976. Interior Design: Stories RC 45673 by Philip Graham read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes A collection of eight stories that probe the concept of the inner self. In "Beauty Marks" and "Geology," married couples share experiences but, to their detriment, they fail to communicate their innermost thoughts and ideas. 1996. Just an Ordinary Day RC 46779 by Shirley Jackson read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Fifty-four previously unpublished or uncollected stories from the author of "The Lottery," which is found in The Magic of Shirley Jackson (RC 9151). These stories, written from the 1930s to shortly before Jackson's death in 1965, range from the lighthearted romantic to the frightening and the macabre. 1996. The Knife Thrower and Other Stories RC 48008 by Steven Millhauser read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Twelve fantastical stories explore themes such as crossing the line of acceptablility. In the title piece an itinerant knife thrower with a reputation for remarkable control and skill tantalizes his audience with the thrill of wounding-- perhaps even murdering--volunteers. 1998. Leaving Home: Stories RC 47071 selected by Hazel Rochman and Darlene Z. McCampbell read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Sixteen coming-of-age stories that evoke the intense emotional experience of leaving home. "On the Rainy River," set in 1968 Minnesota, recounts a young man's wrenching inner struggle over the decision to report for military service in Vietnam or to flee for sanctuary in Canada. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Legal Briefs: Stories by Today's Best Legal Thriller Writers RC 47441 edited by William Bernhardt read by Arnie Warren 2 cassettes Short stories involving lawyers and the legal system by eleven established authors. In "The Divorce" by Grif Stockley, a widowed lawyer is set up by a comely woman, who is seeking a divorce. In "Poetic Justice," a conniving but lazy lawyer meets his match in a powerful politician who just happens to be his size. 1998. Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy RC 47544 edited by Robert Silverberg read by Kristin Allison 5 cassettes Each author of these eleven tales has set a story in his or her well-established universe. Some episodes take place at earlier times in the history of their worlds, and some simply enhance sideline events. Includes work of Stephen King, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, Terry Goodkind, Anne McCaffrey, and Robert Jordan. Some strong language. 1998. The Love of a Good Woman: Stories RC 47716 by Alice Munro read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Eight short stories centered around families. In the title piece, three boys delay revealing their discovery of the drowned town optometrist. Most think it's a suicide until a nurse uncovers the truth. In "My Mother's Dream" a war widow has trouble accepting her newborn daughter while living with her quirky in-laws. Some strong language. 1998. The MacGregors: Alan--Grant RC 48722 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Two stories portray Campbell-MacGregor marriages. In "All the Possibilities" Shelby Campbell almost misses out on love by refusing to date any politician--until she meets Senator Alan MacGregor. In "One Man's Art" recluse Grant Campbell meets artist GenviŠve Grandeau when she stumbles into his lighthouse during a storm. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. The MacGregors: Daniel--Ian RC 48726 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Two stories of MacGregor family ancestors. In "For Now, Forever" Scotsman Daniel MacGregor, a wealthy Bostonian, tries to convince unconventional medical student Anna Whitfield to marry him. "In from the Cold" portrays widow Alanna Flynn nursing minuteman Ian MacGregor's wounded shoulder but refusing to love another fighting man. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The MacGregors: Serena--Caine RC 48553 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Two stories about the MacGregors. In "Playing the Odds" heiress Serena works as a dealer on a cruise ship, falls for gambler Justin Blade, a Comanche, and learns how many enemies he has. In "Tempting Fate" Justin's sister Diana visits after a twenty-year separation and meets Serena's playboy brother, Caine. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. The Mirror of Lida Sal: Tales Based on Mayan Myths and Guatemalan Legends RC 47278 by Miguel Angel Asturias read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Ten pieces of myth-based fiction by the 1967 Nobel laureate. In the title story, Lida, a young dishwasher for a restaurant, seeks to capture a rich man's love through a local custom. Seeing herself in a full-length mirror proves to be the most difficult requirement. 1997. Murder and Other Acts of Literature: Twenty-four Unforgettable and Chilling Stories by Some of the World's Best-Loved, Most Celebrated Writers RC 47352 edited by Michele Slung read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Short mysteries by such diverse authors as Edith Wharton, John Cheever, Naguib Mahfouz, and Alice Walker. In "Miss Forbes's Summer of Happiness," a governess is killed, apparently in a fit of passion. In "The Johore Murders," someone is eliminating expatriates as they prepare to leave for home. Violence and some strong language. 1997. The Music School: Short Stories RC 48124 by John Updike read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) An anthology of twenty short stories, nine of them dealing with divorce, in a style that explores stream of consciousness and point of view. In the title work, the author ponders life and divorce while waiting for his beloved daughter at her piano lesson. 1966. Nebula Awards 32: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year RC 47731 edited by Jack Dann read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Collection of stories and two poems selected by the Science- fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) for 1995, as well as original essays by writers in the field. One award winner, "Must and Shall," depicts Nazi collaboration in an unreconstructed southern United States during World War II. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1996 RC 46898 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes In this anthology of southern writers, the most prominent story is by William Faulkner, which went unpublished until 1995. "Rose of Lebanon" features a Confederate widow who, after sixty-five years, returns to Memphis and finally recounts what she told the Yankee marauders. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1997 RC 47609 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by John Polk 3 cassettes Collection of short stories dealing with southerners. In "Gravity," an elderly spinster--the last of a distinguished family--contends with her mother's impending death. In "Every Building Wants to Fall," a young girl whose late father was a demolitionist watches her own life fall down around her. Some strong language. 1997. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1994 RC 46880 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Sixteen short stories by southern writers. A couple in their forties are contemplating separation when their young daughter calls to announce her pregnancy and her forthcoming marriage to the sixty-three-year-old father in "Aren't You Happy For Me?" "My Other Life" tells of a young woman in the Peace Corps who introduces her African boyfriend to her parents when they come to visit. Some strong language. 1994. The Nick Adams Stories RC 49189 by Ernest Hemingway read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) Twenty-four of Hemingway's stories featuring Nick Adams. Arranged to depict segments of Adams's life in chronological order, they portray his childhood and adolescence, followed by his years as a soldier, veteran, writer, and parent. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1972. 1972. The Novellas of Hortense Calisher RC 47149 by Hortense Calisher read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes Collection of seven novellas. "Tale for the Mirror," originally published in 1962, tells of the arrival of Dr. Bhatta, a Hindu "neurologist," at a Hudson River estate and his reception by the local inhabitants. A more experimental novella, "The Man Who Spat Silver," first in print in 1987, features a woman writer in New York City. 1997. The Oil Jar and Other Stories RC 45668 by Luigi Pirandello read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Eleven short stories written between 1884 and 1917 by the winner of the 1934 Nobel Prize for Literature. In the title piece, a temperamental olive grower nearly explodes when the olive-jar repairman inadvertently traps himself inside the container. But the clever tinker uses the owner's anger to solve the dilemma. 1995. The Other Side of the Mirror RC 46854 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Anthology of five stories, three by Bradley and two others she selected by Darkover fans. Intended for readers "who want to know more about the private lives of favorite characters," including Dyan Ardais, one of Bradley's few villains. 1987. Outlaws All RC 47941 by Max Brand read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Three short stories that first appeared in magazines in the 1920s and 1930s. In the title story, mountain man Bull Hunter tames a wolf-dog nicknamed "The Ghost" by the ranchers whose cattle he raids. Some violence. 1996. Park City: New and Selected Stories RC 48404 by Ann Beattie read by Connie Crawford 4 cassettes Three dozen stories written during the last quarter of the twentieth century. The title piece tells about an odd family grouping at a resort in Utah, where a bored teenage girl named Lyric makes perceptive comments about her companions. 1998. Prize Stories 1997: The O. Henry Awards RC 45979 edited by Larry Dark read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes Twenty short stories chosen from American and Canadian magazines. The 1997 winners of the O. Henry Award are: Mary Gordon's "City Life"--first prize, George Saunders's "The Falls"--second, and Lee K. Abbott's "The Talk Talked between Worms"--third. 1997. The Pushcart Prize XXII: Best of the Small Presses, 1998 RC 46881 edited by Bill Henderson read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes An annual collection of short stories, essays, and poetry published in magazines and by small presses. In "Grounded," a mother joins her son, who is running away from home. In "Oxygen," a man recalls one summer he spent delivering oxygen tanks to dying people. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1997. The Return of Free Range Lanning: A Western Trio RC 47482 by Max Brand read by John Polk 2 cassettes Three short stories make up this companion to Free Range Lanning (RC 47481). The title piece depicts the return of Andrew Lanning (once an outlaw) and his struggle for acceptance in his hometown. In "The Black Muldoon" another young man has to overcome the legacy of his renegade father. Some violence. 1934. Rude Astronauts: Real and Imagined Stories RC 48343 by Allen Steele read by Randy Davidson 2 cassettes Short fiction and nonfiction pieces, many formerly published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. In "Trembling Earth," a presidential candidate is killed by cloned dinosaurs in the Okefenokee Swamp. "On the Road: Pakachoag Hill" describes the first rocket launch by Dr. Robert Goddard. Some strong language. 1993. Salvation and Other Disasters RC 47949 by Josip Novakovich read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Stories that mostly depict the alienation and brutalities suffered by survivors of the Balkan wars. In "Sheepskin" a former war captive murders a man whom he takes to be his old tormentor. After discovering that he killed the wrong man, the murderer becomes romantically involved with his victim's widow. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Sky, the Stars, the Wilderness RC 47922 by Rick Bass read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Three novellas exploring people's connection to nature. In the title piece, a forty-four-year-old woman returns to the west Texas family ranch where she grew up. She recalls experiences with friends and relatives, linking them to the wildlife and flora of the area, and explains the joy of knowing that land intimately. 1997. Starry, Starry Night: Three Holiday Stories RC 47854 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette Three short stories taking place at Christmas time. In "Christmas Child" a teenager confronts the death of her newborn sister. In "Last Dance" Brenda is confused by a cancer patient's love for her. In "Kathy's Life" Ellie learns to reject high school pettiness. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Stay True: Short Stories for Strong Girls RC 47636 edited by Marilyn Singer read by Mary Ann Nichols 2 cassettes Eleven short stories featuring adolescent girls and the dilemmas of growing up. In the title story, Molly regrets that her best friend has become boy-crazy and cool. In "Building Bridges," Bebe tries to explain to her grandmother why she wants to be an engineer. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Think like a Dinosaur and Other Stories RC 47376 by James Patrick Kelly read by Constance Crawford 3 cassettes Fourteen science fiction stories. In the title story--winner of the 1996 Hugo Award for best novelette--Michael recounts an incident that occurred when he assisted Kamala Shastri, a migrator to Gend. The Hanen, dinosaurs to Michael, are the technical operators of the Tuulen Station, where Michael is more than a simple doorman. 1997. Time Machines: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Written RC 47370 edited by Bill Adler read by Gary Roan 3 cassettes Anthology of twenty-two time travel short stories. Personal favorites of the editor, ranging from Edgar Allan Poe's "Three Sundays in a Week" written in 1850 to Derryl Murphy's "What Goes Around" from 1997. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Tonto Woman and Other Western Stories RC 48126 by Elmore Leonard read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes A collection of nineteen westerns. In the title story, an exiled wife tattooed by Indians gets her self-esteem back with the help of a cattle rustler. In "The Colonel's Lady," a captive woman rescues herself from the clutches of a lone Apache. Some violence. 1998. Twilight and Other Stories RC 47847 by Shulamith Hareven read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Seven tales by an Israeli woman writer translated from Hebrew. In the title piece, a woman dreams of soldiers taking people away from the opera night after night and her decision to leave at the intermission. In "Love by Telephone," two elderly women are upset by obscene phone calls, and the one who learns who the caller is, wishes she had not. 1992. The Ugliest House in the World: Stories RC 47503 by Peter Ho Davies read by David Cutler 1 cassette Eight short stories about people in several countries facing predicaments. In the title story, an old man is ostracized by his Welsh village for the accidental death of a young boy he played football with. In "Coventry," two unemployed Englishmen spend time drinking and watching football until one of them finds a job. Some strong language. 1997. Under African Skies: Modern African Stories RC 47193 edited by Charles R. Larson read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Short stories by twenty-six writers from sub-Saharan Africa, published since 1947. Long-established authors such as Amos Tutuola and Chinua Achebe are represented, as well as newer names like Veronique Tadjo and Ben Okri. Contains an overview of the African literary scene by the editor. 1997. Under the Red Flag: Stories RC 47529 by Jin Ha read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Stories about life in a Chinese village during the Cultural Revolution. The clash between traditional values and duty to the Communist Party is an ongoing theme. In "Winds and Clouds over a Funeral," a son must disregard his mother's wish for burial and have her cremated. In "Emperor" wild boys gain popularity and status with each misdeed. Some strong language. Winner of the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction. 1997. Will You Always Love Me? and Other Stories RC 46922 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Short stories of ordinary people whose lives are deeply affected by tragedy, violence, or other life crises. The title work tells of a woman whose sister was brutally raped and murdered. After twenty years, when the killer is up for parole, she pleads against his release. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Fifteenth Annual Collection RC 48353 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes in 2 containers Following an introduction on the status of the science fiction market, Dozois offers twenty-eight short stories published in 1997. Includes works by Robert Silverberg, Nancy Kress, Stephen Baxter, David Marusek, Gwyneth Jones, Brian Stableford, and Ian McDonald. 1998. Zebra and Other Stories RC 47106 by Chaim Potok read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Six short stories titled for the teenager portrayed. In "Zebra"--a nickname--a seriously injured boy meets a one- armed artist who teaches him more than art. In "Nava," a girl realizes that just saying no to a student drug dealer is not the end of the problem. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Spies and Espionage All the Queen's Men RC 48949 by Linda Howard read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Five years ago CIA agent Niema Burdock left field work after her husband's death in an operation. Now, legendary spy John Medina, who is secretly smitten with Niema, asks her to rejoin him in a case. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The Black Tulip RC 48120 by Milt Bearden read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Afghanistan, 1986. CIA agent Alexander Fannin has to quit his job after his marriage to a Russian woman. He is then recruited unofficially to assist Afghan rebels fight the Soviet invasion. During a prisoner exchange, Fannin finds himself in a position to help his wife's cousin, a colonel in the KGB, defect. 1998. The Prodigal Spy RC 47828 by Joseph Kanon read by John Polk 4 cassettes Accused of treason during the 1950s communist witch hunts, Walter Kotlar defects to Moscow. In the 1970s, terminally ill, Kotlar asks his estranged son, Nick, to meet him in Prague. But the reunion is not purely sentimental; Kotlar wants Nick's assistance to unravel a plot. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. A Toast to Tomorrow: A Tommy Hambledon Mystery RC 48066 by Manning Coles read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Tommy Hambledon, a British spy from World War I, wakes up from amnesia to discover he is living in 1933 Germany as a friend of Hermann Goering. Newly appointed as the deputy chief of police in Berlin, Hambledon continues his masquerade while enlisting the help of an elderly wireless operator. Some violence. 1940. Sports Backfield Package RC 47768 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Four football players at Hillcrest High make a pact to stick together and play at the same college as a "backfield package." But only Joe Mitchell, the quarterback, is recruited by a big-name school and must decide whether to keep his promise or explore all the options. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Barney Polan's Game: A Novel of the 1951 College Basketball Scandals RC 47213 by Charley Rosen read by David Elias 2 cassettes Brooklyn, New York; 1951. Veteran sports reporter Barney Polan uncovers college basketball players taking money from professional gamblers in return for shaving points in hotly contested games. Strong language. 1998. Game Plan RC 47419 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Randy Davidson 1 cassette When Barton High School's football coach is hospitalized right before the final game of the season, the only one who can replace him is his student manager, Beano Hatton. Beano accepts the responsibility, knowing how much he has learned from the coach in three years. After devising a game plan, Beano's major hurdle is convincing the team to believe in him. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Hockey sur Glace: Stories RC 47546 by Peter LaSalle read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Short stories and poems centering around the sport of ice hockey. In "Le Rocket Negre," a Quebec teenager is recruited from an orphanage based on his apparent racial identity. In "Wellesley College for Women, 1969," a former hockey player on scholarship to Harvard reminisces about two former girlfriends. 1996. The Rebounder RC 47713 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Hamilton High's basketball coach, Doug Fulton, fantasizes each year that a superb player will transfer to his school. This year he thinks his dream has come true when he spots tall, athletic Chris Patton. But Chris denies being a basketball player until Coach Fulton learns the disturbing truth from Chris's former school. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Running Wild RC 47567 by Thomas J. Dygard read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Pete Holman, always in trouble, is released from police custody to Coach Wilson on the condition that Pete join the football team. Pete reluctantly agrees, knowing his incorrigible friends will mock him. But, learning he is a natural receiver, he discovers purpose and friendship in being part of the team. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Toss RC 48397 by Boomer Esiason and Lowell Cauffiel read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes Rookie quarterback Derek Brody joins a New York City football team that is rife with scandals involving sex, drugs, and murder--all covered up by the team's vice president, Carl Montan. When a retired player is killed after visiting Brody, the police begin to investigate the rookie--who has already served time for manslaughter. Strong language and violence. 1998. Suspense The Agent RC 48233 by George V. Higgins read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Sleazy sports agent Alexander Drouhin is found murdered in his mansion outside of Boston. Police Lieutenant Frank Clay interviews Drouhin's employees, servants, and the athletes he represented. Clay discovers that everyone had a motive to kill Drouhin. Strong language and some violence. 1998. The Alibi RC 48870 by Sandra Brown read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes The day a wealthy businessman is murdered, Charleston assistant D.A. Hammond Cross is having sex with a woman he just met. When she becomes a murder suspect, Cross realizes their meeting may have been planned. But why isn't she using him as her alibi? Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Always Six O'Clock RC 47738 by Phoef Sutton read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Television writer Carl Rooney lives in the house where he grew up. One night his high school girlfriend, Jesse, comes over, and he's shocked to realize she thinks they're still seventeen. Then Carl learns that Jesse is "presumed dead" after a recent boating accident. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. An American Killing RC 47908 by Mary-Ann Tirone Smith read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Washington, D.C. Crime writer Denise Burke meets Congressman Owen Hall, who convinces her to look into a triple murder in his Rhode Island hometown. Although married to a Bill Clinton advisor, Denise begins an affair with Owen and starts researching the very complex case, not realizing the danger she's in. Strong language and violence. 1998. Angels Flight RC 47526 by Michael Connelly read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Los Angeles detective Harry Bosch investigates the murder of Howard Elias, an African American attorney who specialized in suing the police department. Every city cop is a suspect, and civil unrest becomes a real concern. Meanwhile Bosch's marriage is unraveling. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Archangel RC 47829 by Robert Harris read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Historian Fluke Kelso is in Moscow to present a paper on Stalin. He is confronted by Papu Rapava, a former KGB bodyguard who drunkenly confides that he knows the whereabouts of Stalin's private papers. Kelso wonders whether he is being conned but decides to pursue the leads. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Ashes to Ashes RC 47826 by Tami Hoag read by John Polk 4 cassettes Victim advocate Kate Conlan is assigned to the case of a homeless teenage girl who witnessed a serial killer burning his victim's body. When Conlan's former lover, FBI agent John Quinn, arrives to assist, both go through emotional turmoil. Also the witness is not cooperating. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Be Cool RC 47672 by Elmore Leonard read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In the sequel to Get Shorty (RC 31976), loan-shark-turned- movie-producer Chili Palmer takes his next plot idea from the events around him--the Russian Mafia, entertainment business goons, and hip-hop gangsta bands. Chili sets out to scam everyone to get his movie made. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Before I Say Good-Bye RC 49736 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Just as Nell MacDermott has decided to run for her grandfather's New York congressional seat, her architect husband's yacht blows up with him on board. When a medium claims to be in touch with the dead man, Nell, psychically gifted herself, is drawn into an investigation of conspiracy and murder. Bestseller 2000. Beyond Recognition RC 47587 by Ridley Pearson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes A homicidal arsonist in Seattle is targeting single mothers but sparing their children. The team of police sergeant Lou Boldt and psychologist Daphne Matthews, of No Witnesses (RC 41019), reunites to investigate. With the help of a local psychic and her twelve-year-old assistant, they struggle to prevent more fires. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1997. Billy Straight RC 47256 by Jonathan Kellerman read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes One night in the park, twelve-year-old, homeless Billy Straight witnesses the murder of the ex-wife of a television star. With detective Petra Connor, the media, bounty hunters, and the murderer on his trail, Billy struggles to survive day by day. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Bitch Factor RC 48299 by Chris Rogers read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Former Houston assistant district attorney Dixie Flannigan, now a bounty hunter, helps an attorney friend ensure that a client, on trial for a young girl's hit-and-run death, appears in court. Dixie catches up with the accused in North Dakota, where a blizzard forces her to get to know him. Strong language and violence. 1998. Black Orchid RC 46322 by Karen Harper read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Jordan Quinn grew up in the Florida Everglades and eloped with Seminole Seth Cypress, but they were forced to annul their marriage. Now Jordan has returned with her new husband, who is doing AIDS research on panthers. When he disappears and evidence of foul play suggests tribal involvement, Jordan turns to Seth (now Seminole chairman) for help. Some violence. 1996. Blackbird Singing RC 47539 by Jay Amberg read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Daughter of an NBA star and a television journalist, young Tonya is kidnapped from her gymnastics facility. Her captor uses the media and his computer-hacking skills to taunt her parents, the FBI, the private detectives, and the local police. Strong language and some violence. 1998. The Bone Collector RC 47078 by Jeffery Deaver read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Retired forensic scientist and criminologist Lincoln Rhyme is enlisted to track down a serial murderer who is stalking victims in New York City. Injured on the job and now a quadriplegic, Rhyme can move one finger--enabling him to use his computer. Assisted by policewoman Amelia Sachs, Rhyme races against time to find the killer. Includes a glossary of forensic terms. Violence and strong language. 1997. The Brethren RC 49252 by John Grisham read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In a federal penitentiary in Florida, three former judges known as the Brethren hold court. Besides handling inmate disputes and appeals, they have devised a scheme to blackmail men on the outside. But when one of their targets turns out to be a CIA-financed candidate for president, they find themselves in hot water. Bestseller 2000. Bringing Out the Dead RC 46599 by Joe Connelly read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Chronicles two hectic days in the life of paramedic Frank Pierce, as he steers his ambulance through New York's streets to the aid of people who experience heart attacks, drug overdoses, and other crises. In saving their lives, Pierce seeks relief from the pain in his own. Strong language and violence. 1998. Camouflage RC 47059 by Gloria D. Miklowitz read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette When fourteen-year-old Kyle Klinger joins his father in rural Michigan for the summer, his dad offers him a smoke, a beer, and even a gun. Then Kyle learns that the local gun club is really a militia with plans to destroy the government, and he has to decide whether to go along or turn his dad in. Some strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Cathedral RC 47500 by Nelson DeMille read by Michael Consoli 3 cassettes St. Patrick's Day, New York City. Members of an Irish Republican Army splinter group storm St. Patrick's Cathedral. Among their hostages are prominent clergymen, a British consul, and Maureen Malone. Brian Flynn, the rebel leader and Maureen's ex-lover, seeks the release of Irish prisoners. Lieutenant Patrick Burke of the NYPD tries negotiating but resorts to force. Violence and strong language. 1981. Certain Prey RC 48436 by John Sandford read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Clara Rinker, raped at sixteen, killed her rapist without regret and became a hit woman for the Mafia. Currently she is "working" for Carmel Loan, a Minneapolis defense attorney. When the job hits a snag, Clara and Carmel must save themselves from Minneapolis policeman Lucas Davenport. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The Church of Dead Girls RC 48193 by Stephen Dobyns read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes In the small town of Aurelius, New York, young teenage girls are being murdered and mutilated. As the terrified residents become increasingly more afraid, everyone becomes a suspect. A vigilante group threatens the college Marxist group, and the former become targets themselves. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Coffin Dancer RC 46910 by Jeffery Deaver read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Paraplegic NYPD criminalist Lincoln Rhyme, last featured in The Bone Collector (RC 47078), is asked to track down an elusive hired killer he has dealt with before. Called the Coffin Dancer, the man has killed one federal witness and must finish off two more this weekend. Strong language and some violence. 1998. The Color of Night RC 48310 by David Lindsey read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Former spy and recent widower Harry Strand has a second career as an art dealer in Houston. When client Mara Song contacts him about a portfolio of drawings, Harry's life changes. Then a videotape in Mara's VCR reveals that his past is not yet behind him. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1950s RC 46412 edited by Robert Polito read by Christopher Walker 6 cassettes Five crime novels including works by authors Patricia Highsmith and Chester Himes. The stories focus on the criminals and their lives, including the reasons for their antisocial behavior. Companion to Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 40s (RC 46413). Some violence and strong language. 1997. Critical Conditions RC 48341 by Stephen White read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Clinical psychologist Alan Gregory, from Remote Control (RC 47398), is called in to care for a fifteen-year-old. Merritt Strait tried to commit suicide because her sister was denied experimental treatment by her HMO. Merritt and her friends are soon implicated in murder when the HMO's director is found dead. Some strong language. 1998. Critical Mass RC 47575 by Steve Martini read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Joselyn Cole, a lawyer in the San Juan Islands of Washington state, has lost her wealthy client to a fatal accident. The businessman turns out to have been involved in a Russian- American nuclear smuggling ring. With Joselyn's help, arms inspector Gideon van Ry tries to track down the missing nuclear devices. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. Do You Want to Know a Secret? RC 47977 by Mary Jane Clark read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When television news anchor Bill Kendall doesn't show up for work one evening, Eliza Blake, morning anchor, takes over. Halfway through the broadcast, she is fed shocking news-- Bill has been found dead. His death not only thrusts Eliza into an unwanted limelight, but also results in the uncovering of other deadly secrets. 1998. The Edge RC 48769 by Catherine Coulter read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Recovering from a car bomb explosion, FBI agent Ford MacDougal experiences a drowning sensation. The next morning he learns his sister Jilly is in a coma from driving her car over an Oregon oceanside cliff. As Jilly awakens and disappears, Ford begins tracking down clues. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The Escape Artist RC 47359 by Diane Chamberlain read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes After Susanna put her husband through law school and became pregnant, he left her to marry another attorney. When the court awards custody of their now eleven-month-old son to her ex-husband, Susanna leaves her new love and flees with the child. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. The Face-Changers RC 47534 by Thomas Perry read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes Jane used to help people in trouble start over with new identities. Her new husband, Carey, convinced her to stop, but now he needs her help. His mentor, a surgeon, is being falsely accused of murder and believes he will be killed. Meanwhile, someone is posing as Jane--and the impostor isn't out to help anybody. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Genuine Lies RC 48723 by Nora Roberts read by Pam Ward 4 cassettes Julia Summers and son Brandon move to California, where she will write actress Eve Benedict's biography. As Eve reveals secrets from her past, Julia begins receiving threats; she also falls in love with Eve's stepson, Paul. Suddenly Julia is on trial for Eve's murder. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1991. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon RC 48270 by Stephen King read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes While her brother and mother argue up ahead on the Maine hiking trail, nine-year-old Trisha stops to relieve herself and becomes lost for days in the wilderness. Her imaginary conversations with Red Sox relief pitcher Tom Gordon help her cope with the evil thing that's following her. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Guilt RC 47633 by John Lescroart read by Norm Thibeault 3 cassettes No one believes Mark Dooher, a respected and wealthy lawyer, has brutally murdered his wife. His best friend, criminal lawyer Wes Farrell; his most prominent client, the bishop of San Francisco; and his beautiful law clerk, Christina Carrera, all stand by him. But homicide detective Abe Glitsky suspects Dooher, especially when an old girlfriend reappears. Some strong language and some violence. 1997. The Gun Runner's Daughter RC 48736 by Neil Gordon read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes In July 1994, third-year law student Allison (Esther) Rosenthal learns of her father's arrest on the charge of illegally selling military supplies to Bosnian Muslims. The prosecutor turns out to be her intimate friend from Martha's Vineyard, and Allison applies her own brand of justice to save her father. Some strong language. 1998. Hannibal RC 48524 by Thomas Harris read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Clarice Starling's career in the FBI has soured, but when Hannibal Lecter's case is revived, she rejoins Jack Crawford to track him down. Also searching is one of Hannibal's victims--wealthy, disfigured Mason Verger. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to The Silence of the Lambs (RC 27020). Bestseller 1999. Havana Bay RC 48429 by Martin Cruz Smith read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Last seen in Red Square (RC 35879), depressed Russian detective Arkady arrives in Cuba to investigate the murder of a fellow countryman. The Cubans, including policewoman Ofelia Osorio, resent the few remaining Russians on their communist island, so Arkady is the only one interested in finding the culprit. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1999. Judas Child RC 47601 by Carol O'Connell read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Years ago a young girl was abducted and found dead on Christmas. Now her twin brother is a policeman, and two more young girls are missing from the same school just before the holiday. A mysterious woman insists the cases are related even though a priest was convicted and imprisoned long ago for the murder of the first girl. Strong language and violence. 1998. Kilo Class RC 47774 by Patrick Robinson read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Cash-poor Russia agrees to sell China a fleet of ten patrol subs equipped with nuclear-tipped torpedoes. The United States dispatches a Black Ops hit squad to prevent China from taking delivery of the lethal weaponry. Strong language. 1998. The Last Day RC 47148 by Glenn Kleier read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes New Year's Eve, 1999. Following a geological explosion that destroys a secret research station in the Negev desert, a young woman appears, claiming to be the messiah for the approaching millennium. Performing miracles and revealing a new testament, Jeza attracts millions of followers. Reporter Jon Feldman senses the story of the ages and begins to investigate. Some violence. 1997. The Last Hostage RC 48369 by John J. Nance read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Pilot Ken Wolfe hijacks his own plane when he learns that judge Rudy Bostich is aboard his flight. Bostich lied during the murder trial of Wolfe's eleven-year-old daughter, and the killer went free. FBI negotiator Kat Bronsky boards during a stop and soon believes Wolfe. Strong language and violence. 1998. Louisiana Blue: A Tiller Galloway Thriller RC 46796 by David Poyer read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In this sequel to Bahamas Blue (RC 46795), Galloway lands a job laying underwater cable for DeepTech, a shady oil-rig outfit in the Gulf of Mexico. Sure of his diving skills but plagued by a reputation for hard drinking and getting into trouble, Galloway is happy to be employed. But his boss's reaction to Galloway's report of pipeline corrosion alerts Galloway to danger ahead. Violence and strong language. 1994. Mangrove Squeeze RC 46961 by Laurence Shames read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Aaron Katz has left the fast track in New York to help his senile father renovate a guest house in Key West. There he meets Suki Sperakis, a New Jersey girl gone native who suspects that the Russian mafia are hiding something behind their chain of t-shirt shops. With the help of some local eccentrics, Aaron and Suki find the evidence they need to bring in the cops. Some strong language. 1998. The Midnight Club RC 48563 by James Patterson read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes NYPD detective John Stefanovitch was shot trying to bring down drug lord Alexandre St.-Germain. Now Stefanovitch is in a wheelchair working homicide, and a killer is targeting drug dealers including St.-Germain. Stefanovitch and a female journalist want to solve the murders. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1989. The Music Lesson RC 47898 by Katharine Weber read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette New York art librarian Patricia Dolan is swept by love and passion into assisting her outlaw cousin in stealing The Music Lesson. Alone in Ireland with the valuable painting, Patricia begins a journal describing the event and her tragic life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Nowhere to Run RC 47899 by Robert Daley read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Ex-detective Jack Dilger flees New York City for the French Riviera, where he meets investigator Madeleine Leclerq, who was also fired for stepping on toes among the powerful. They embark on a love affair in spite of the danger from their revenge-seeking enemies. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Off the Face of the Earth RC 47628 by Aljean Harmetz read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Eight-year-old David Greene runs away to the local shopping mall--where Denver is waiting to abduct another young boy. When David's mother, Drew, realizes he is missing, she enlists the help of local detective Angus West, her ex- husband's computer-hacking girlfriend, and her mother's dogs. They follow the clues David leaves. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Orchid Beach RC 47651 by Stuart Woods read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Holly Barker, newly discharged from the army, becomes assistant police chief in a small Florida town. On arrival, she assumes the chief's duties because he has been shot. She investigates his assault. The trail leads to a gated community--guarded by some very shady characters. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. A Perfect Crime RC 47583 by Peter Abrahams read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Francie and Ned are having an affair--meeting once a week in an island cottage. Francie's husband, a brilliant but recently unemployed executive, finds out and plots the perfect revenge. Meanwhile, Francie unknowingly befriends Ned's wife. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Pilot's Wife RC 47832 by Anita Shreve read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes While Kathryn Lyons is first mourning her pilot husband Jack's death in a plane explosion, she learns that he is suspected of planting the bomb. After finding out there was another woman in his life, Kathryn confronts her in London to solve the puzzle of Jack's hidden self. Bestseller 1998. Pop Goes the Weasel: Alex Cross--Detective RC 48868 by James Patterson read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes British Embassy employee Geoffrey Shafer, posted in Washington, D.C., is a player in a dangerous fantasy game. Detective Alex Cross, from Cat and Mouse (RC 45155), unknowingly puts himself in the game and endangers his fianc‚e by noting the pattern of Shafer's killings. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Powder Burn RC 47591 by Carl Hiaasen and Bill Montalbano read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Architect Chris Meadows is caught up in Miami's cocaine wars when a former girlfriend and her child are killed during a gang shootout. Meadows is also wounded but survives to identify the triggerman. Although he works with the police, Meadows also seeks his own form of justice. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1981. The Predators RC 47969 by Harold Robbins read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Jerry Cooper, the son of a numbers man, learns at an early age about doing business in New York, beginning with family treachery. In France during World War II, he gets involved in the bottled-water business and eventually returns home to prove his mettle. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Pulse RC 46938 by Edna Buchanan read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Frank Douglas, a successful Miami businessman, receives a heart transplant. After recovering from surgery, he begins to feel strange emotions and see phantoms. He then finds the donor's widow, Rory, and helps her financially and emotionally. Together they search for the truth about her husband's suspicious death. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Rainbow Six RC 46775 by Tom Clancy read by Jim Zeiger 6 cassettes John Clark, ex Navy SEAL, is off to London to head up the antiterrorist strike force, Rainbow Six, when his plane is hijacked. He and co-worker Ding Chavez quickly foil the attempt. In England, the two deal with bank robbers, hostage situations, a raid, and an environmentalist who thinks more of nature than humans. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1998. Remote Control RC 47398 by Stephen White read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Fighting the onset of MS-related vision loss, Boulder County deputy district attorney Lauren Crowder may have shot someone while protecting the famous daughter of an assassinated U.S. Surgeon General. Lauren's husband, therapist Alan Gregory, and her attorneys frantically work through the night to solve the convoluted case. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Sacred Heart RC 47410 by Marcel Montecino read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes New York, 1926. Irish gangster Tommy Coyne flees the city after his father is killed during a setup. Disguised as a priest, he arrives in Mexico to join his older brother Frank, a Jesuit. Tommy discovers Mexico is in the midst of a civil war with clergymen the favorite targets of the Federales. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1997. Second Wind RC 48866 by Dick Francis read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes British television meteorologist Perry Stuart and a coworker find a sponsor to fund their lifelong dream of flying into the eye of a hurricane. They crash off Trox Island, where they wash ashore and encounter mysterious men in antiradiation suits, who harbor a dread conspiracy. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. 1999. Seize the Night RC 47667 by Dean Koontz read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Christopher Snow, whose affliction makes him unable to tolerate light, investigates the disappearance of children in Moonlight Bay, California. Chris, his friends, and his wonder dog and cat search the abandoned base nearby and discover genetically altered monkeys and others conducting experiments on human subjects. Companion to Fear Nothing (RC 45719). Some violence. Bestseller 1999. Serpent: A Novel from the NUMA Files RC 48719 by Clive Cussler read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) investigators Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala use their aquatic skills and keen minds to try to retrieve a mysterious object from an armored car on the sunken Andrea Doria. They face numerous adventures fraught with complications and impeded by political schemes. Bestseller 1999. The Simple Truth RC 47257 by David Baldacci read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes When Rufus Harms, a military prisoner for twenty-five years, suddenly files an appeal to the Supreme Court, his defenders start dying in mysterious accidents. Supreme Court clerk Sara Evans and John Fiske, brother of one of the victims, begin to investigate. Meanwhile, Rufus escapes. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Single and Single RC 47674 by John Le Carr‚ read by David Cutler 2 cassettes When Oliver Hawthorne becomes a magician in Devon, he thinks he has escaped from the control of his father, Tiger Single. But when Tiger gets entangled in the illegal enterprises of the Orlov family from ex-Soviet Georgia, Oliver feels obliged to help him. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Soft! RC 47511 by Rupert Thomson read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Young English waitress Glade Spencer participates in a sleep study to earn some money. Afterwards she seems obsessed with a brand of orange soft drink. Meanwhile Barker Dodds arrives in London hoping to shed his violent image but he, too, is strapped for cash. Then Barker gets a job offer--to kill Glade. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Sooner or Later RC 48756 by Elizabeth Adler read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes California restaurateur Ellie was raised by her wealthy grandmother after her parents died. She doesn't know about an older half-brother who was committed after he tried to kill their grandmother. It's lucky that Ellie's friend is an ex-cop, because the brother's out--and he's after Ellie. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. State of Mind RC 47324 by John Katzenbach read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes Abnormal psychology professor Jeffrey Clayton is approached by an agent demanding his help in locating a serial killer. Meanwhile Jeffrey's sister, a word game designer, tries to identify who is sending her unsettling messages. The person they are both seeking may be their long-estranged and supposedly dead father. Violence and strong language. 1997. Still Waters RC 48906 by Tami Hoag read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Elizabeth Stuart flees to a small Amish town after a sensational divorce from her media mogul husband. When Elizabeth and her troubled teenaged son become murder suspects, sheriff Dane Jantzen both attracts and antagonizes her. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1992. 1992. Survivor RC 47123 by Tabitha King read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes A car accident dramatically changes the course of artistic college student Kissy Mellors's future. Besides the immediate horror of seeing a fellow coed struck and killed, Kissy experiences a long-term aftermath with dangerous consequences. Three men related to the tragedy will play crucial roles in her sexual and emotional development. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 1997. The Tesseract RC 48036 by Alex Garland read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Sean, a paranoid European youth in a seedy Manila hotel room, shoots Don Pepe, a local gangster. Pursued by bodyguards, Sean sets off a violent chain of events that appear to be random but reveal a deadly surreal environment. The stories of various participants emerge during the action. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1999. Tidewater Blood RC 48255 by William Hoffman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Hermit Charley LeBlanc, a Vietnam vet and ex-Leavenworth inmate, is accused of bombing his family's mansion, killing his brother's family. Charley escapes, determined to prove his innocence by tracing his father's roots back to the West Virginia coal country to search for potential enemies with motives. Some strong language and some violence. 1998. Time to Hunt RC 47031 by Stephen Hunter read by Jeremy Gage 4 cassettes When his wife is wounded by a sniper in the Idaho mountains, retired Marine sergeant Bob Lee Swagger links the shooting to events thirty years past in Vietnam. Himself an expert sniper, Swagger stalks the gunman and uncovers an official conspiracy in which he is the target. Strong language and violence. 1998. Tom Clancy's Net Force RC 47916 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2010. Russian computer expert Vladimir Plekhanov's Grand Plan calls for the assassination of the head of the FBI's Net Force. Alexander Michaels, who enforces Net laws, must discover not only who is behind the murder, but also who is sabotaging mainframe computers across the country. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. Tom Clancy's Op-Center: State of Siege RC 48879 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Op-center head Paul Hood, facing retirement, takes his family on a vacation to New York, where his daughter is scheduled to perform in a violin ensemble before the United Nations. When terrorists infiltrate the U.N., Hood and his family are in the building. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1999. Tom Clancy's Power Plays: ruthless.com RC 47530 by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Businessman Roger Gordian fights to protect his encryption technology from being sold to foreign markets. Facing a hostile takeover from his enemy, Marcus Caine, Gordian uncovers political corruption that threatens the country's security. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1998. The Undertaker's Widow RC 47914 by Phillip Margolin read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Judge Richard Quinn's first homicide case proves to be dangerous. State representative Ellen Crease, in the middle of a campaign, shoots and kills a burglar who has just murdered her husband. Soon evidence suggests she hired the guy as a hit man. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. Worst Fears Realized: Stone Barrington--Ex-Cop RC 48778 by Stuart Woods read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes People are dying all around Stone Barrington, an ex-cop- turned-lawyer, including his secretary and a young woman he just met. With the aid of longtime friend Dino Bacchetti, Stone searches for the killer, whom he believes is a man he and Dino put behind bars years ago. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1999. Zero Option: A Novel of Suspense RC 48967 by P.T. Deutermann read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes An unscrupulous army-surplus manager obtains a cylinder of nerve gas and plans to make a fortune on the black market. A psychic teenager reads his mind. Meanwhile, Pentagon criminal investigator David Stafford's new assignment to Atlanta puts him right in the middle of the possible disaster. Strong language and violence. 1998. Village Tales The Bookshop RC 45665 by Penelope Fitzgerald read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette A middle-aged widow, Florence Green, decides to open a bookstore in a five-hundred-year-old house in her small English town. She makes a noble start but is thwarted by Violet Gamart, who wants to convert "Old House" into an arts center. 1978. County Chronicle RC 47244 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) As the story begun in The Old Bank House (RC 47189) continues, the lives of more residents of Barsetshire are exposed. Scenes include Marling Hall, the Cathedral Close, and Gatherum Castle. Isabel Dale, the heroine, comes into money and marries Lord Silverbridge, thus making it possible for him to stand for political office. 1950. The Dower House RC 47772 by Annabel Davis-Goff read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes In post-war Ireland, young Molly Hassard and her upper-class Anglo-English family live in genteel poverty. In order to change their fortunes, Molly and her cousin Sophie eventually relocate to England. But Molly misses the Irish traditions and longs to return to rekindle her secret love for a fellow countryman. 1997. The Duke's Daughter RC 47245 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes (Reissue) Following the events of County Chronicle (RC 47244), in which Lucy and Sam are married, more marriages and the arrival of children are on the horizon. Once again family relationships take the forefront as Lucy's brother Oliver finally finds happiness, and Lady Cora Palliser, sister to Lord Silverbridge, meets her future mate. 1951. Happy Returns RC 48374 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) During the 1950s, the residents of Barsetshire pick up their lives following the war. Churchill returns to power, and the older generation lovingly watches as the younger generation begins the rituals of courtship. Sequel to The Duke's Daughter (RC 47245). 1952. Jutland Cottage RC 48460 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) In Barsetshire, Margot Phelps, the selfless, overworked, middle-aged daughter of Admiral Phelps, has given her whole life to taking care of her aging parents. Then one day the beautiful and blundering Rose Fairweather introduces Margot to Mr. Macfadyen, who discovers her attractions. Sequel to Happy Returns (RC 48374). 1953. Later Days at Highbury RC 46777 by Joan Austen-Leigh read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes Continues the saga of the characters in the novel Emma (RC 23490) by Jane Austen. Written by a descendent of Austen's in the form of letters between friends and sisters, the daily affairs of the village of Highbury are chronicled. One of the main occupations is matchmaking between eligible men and women. 1996. A New Song: The Mitford Years, Volume 5 RC 48430 by Jan Karon read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes The bishop assigns Father Tim, now retired, to fill in as interim priest on North Carolina's coastal island Whitecap. He is reluctant to leave his old friends in Mitford, but does keep in touch. However, he quickly finds his place at St. John's in the Grove. Sequel to Out to Canaan (RC 44958). Bestseller 1999. Quite a Year for Plums RC 47972 by Bailey White read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Life in a small south-Georgia town centers around the daily goings-on of divorced plant pathologist Roger Meadows and the women who worry about him. Roger falls in love with a bird painter, Della, who is in town for a short year to fulfill her artistic whims. 1998. Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! RC 47006 by Fannie Flagg read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes New York TV anchor Dena Nordstrom's career is flourishing, but her private life is not. Then her high-stress job-- combined with too many nights out on the town--takes its toll, and Dena goes back to her hometown to recuperate. Pondering her past and wondering about her future, she finds unexpected pleasures in the small Missouri town. Bestseller 1998. War Stories The Bloody Ground: The Starbuck Chronicles, Volume 4 RC 47963 by Bernard Cornwell read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In the sequel to Battle Flag (RC 42564), Confederate Nathaniel Starbuck is reassigned to command a "punishment" battalion composed of soldiers who are just no good. Heading north with Robert E. Lee's forces, the men end up at the bloody battle of Sharpsburg in Maryland. Some violence. 1996. Catch-22 RC 48063 by Joseph Heller read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes (Reissue) Bombardier Yossarian desperately tries to stay alive during World War II. Military rules make it impossible for anyone to achieve the combat quota necessary to quit flying. Yossarian and his buddies concoct ways to avoid the ridiculous orders of their officers. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1955. Fortunes of War RC 47562 by Stephen Coonts read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes The emperor of Japan is assassinated by a band of renegade nationalists intent on seizing Siberian oil fields by armed force. The U.S. president dispatches a squadron of American jet fighter pilots, who become enmeshed in a conflict that leads to the brink of World War III. Violence and some strong language. 1998. In Danger's Path: The Corps, Book 8 RC 47698 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Brigadier General Fleming Pickering, in charge of the OSS's Pacific operations, is assigned to rescue the American servicemen and their families stranded in the Gobi Desert and to oversee the establishment of a weather station. Sequel to Behind the Lines (RC 41352). Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998. The Last Full Measure RC 46338 by Jeff Shaara read by Michael Kramer 5 cassettes Shaara completes this father-son trilogy opening with his Gods and Generals (RC 43292) with this account of the final two years of the Civil War. Taking up where his father's 1974 novel Killer Angels (RC 45457) left off, he depicts the growing confrontations between Lee and Grant, moving from the Battle of the Wilderness to Petersburg and finally to Appomattox. Some violence. Bestseller 1998. Rogue Warrior: Seal Force Alpha RC 46901 by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Sequel to Rogue Warrior: Designation Gold (RC 45611). Rogue Warrior is air-dropped to interdict a Chinese ship aboard which he finds a cache of U.S. military equipment. The Rogue's band is dispatched to locate and neutralize traitors at the highest levels of American government. Strong language and violence. 1998. The Secret Warriors RC 47414 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes It is 1942 in this sequel to The Last Heroes (RC 45119), and American intelligence has uncovered a major lode of uranium ore in the Belgian Congo. When two U.S. security agents are air-dropped into the area to extract the ore, they encounter unexpected opposition. Strong language. 1985. The Soldier Spies: Men at War, Volume 3 RC 48954 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In November 1942 as the invasion of North Africa begins, young OSS officer Eric Fulmar is assigned a mission in Morocco. Later he is involved in smuggling a Jewish scientist and his daughter out of Germany. Companion to The Secret Warriors (RC 47414). Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1986. Westerns Avalanche and The Kidnapping of Roseta Uvaldo RC 47659 by Zane Grey read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette In "Avalanche" two young men raised as brothers become alienated after fighting over the same girl. In "The Kidnapping of Roseta Uvaldo," Texas Ranger Vaughn Medill longs to retire and start a family. When a pretty Mexican girl is kidnapped, Medill rescues her and sees his chance. Some violence. 1929. Bannack: Skye's West RC 47753 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes 1860s Fort Laramie. Mister Skye is hired to protect three wagonloads of travelers to the Idaho territory. Among them are sporting women, mail-order brides, a gambler, a Chinese noble, and a fugitive slave. Along with his two Native American wives, Skye heads off but soon runs into deserters, hostile tribes, and outlaws. Some violence. 1989. Bar-Twenty Days RC 47556 by Clarence E. Mulford read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Hopalong Cassidy and his fellow cowpunchers on the Bar- Twenty ranch run into many adventures during the course of a season. After being shanghaied into forced labor at sea, Hopalong and his friends return to shore to fight Apaches, escape flash floods, and avenge the murder of a lawman. Some violence. 1993. Best of the West II: The Stories That Inspired Classic Western Films RC 47923 edited by Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Eight western stories from the first half of the twentieth century that later became movies, including She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Stranger Wore a Gun, and Black Eagle. 1984. Betty Zane RC 48134 by Zane Grey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes (Reissue) Recounts the family stories about Betty Zane, the capture of her brother Isaac by a Native American princess, Betty's suitors, the successful defense of Fort Henry against the British in 1782, and Betty's race for her life. Grey's first novel about pioneer days, written in 1903. 1903. Big Horn Legacy RC 46587 by W. Michael Gear read by Timothy Hayes Lynch 3 cassettes St. Louis, 1850. After mountain man Web Catton dies, his six children must unite to locate his buried gold. Adopted when young, the five boys and one girl have led very different lives--from horse thief to preacher, to Indian, to practicing Muslim. Upon finding their inheritance, the siblings discover secrets more shocking than hidden treasure. Some violence. 1988. Chinook: A North-Western Story RC 48298 by Max Brand read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Joe Harney is a greenhorn, heading for the Alaskan goldfields. On the way he joins up with Andrew Steen and his great husky dog, Chinook. Together they come to the aid of a young woman, Kate Winslow. Joe falls for Kate and helps her out of many jams. 1929. Close Range: Wyoming Stories RC 48276 by Annie Proulx read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Eleven short stories depict the harshness of making a living in the twentieth-century West--herding animals, riding the rodeo circuit, or getting by in a small town. "Brokeback Mountain" describes complex feelings between two ranch hands in a land where homosexuality is not tolerated. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. The Day the Cowboys Quit RC 48755 by Elmer Kelton read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes (Reissue) Texas, 1883. Wagon boss Hitch (Hugh Hitchcock) wants to keep the peace when the cowboys go on strike for personal rights against the large, syndicate-backed ranchers. But as Hitch's losses mount, he sides with the cowboys. Some strong language. 1971. Devil's Rim RC 46715 by Sam Brown read by Dick Jenkins 2 cassettes Concho Smith is headed to Mexico in the summer of 1898 when he comes across Judith Van, who is trying to mend a broken gate on her ranch. Her husband has been crippled by a fall from a horse, and she really needs help with the ranch work. Concho stops to help and ends up staying and facing problems. Strong language and some violence. 1998. Donnegan RC 48473 by Max Brand read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Garry Donnegan is hired by an invalid, Colonel Macon, to reclaim the gold mine that his ward, Jack Landis, has swindled from him and also lure the boy back to his daughter Lou's arms. Landis is protected by the outlaw of the gold camp, "Lord Nick," and his crew. Strong language and violence. 1921. Final Justice at Adobe Wells RC 46878 by Stephen Bly read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Stuart Brannon heads to Mexico to claim cattle he is buying for his ranch from Senor Pacifica. Instead he faces a band of rustlers, headed by Captain Porter--a Confederate who refuses to accept that the war is over. It appears that Porter has stolen Senor Pacifica's cattle and killed him in the process. As Brannon fights to reclaim his cattle, he gets to know Senora Pacifica better. 1993. Flint's Gift RC 47864 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Post-Civil War in the Arizona Territory. Editor and printer Sam Flint is invited to Payday to start a newspaper but soon finds himself embroiled in the town's power struggles. Flint's interest in Merry-Grace Rakoczy complicates matters because the influential Clayton Buell has his eye on her too. Prequel to Flint's Truth (RC 47865). 1997. Flint's Truth RC 47865 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes In June 1870 frontier journalist Sam Flint chooses Oro Blanco, New Mexico, for his next newspaper, the Nugget. He finds the town divided by Anglo-Mexican tensions, and he uncovers a land-grant swindle. But his insistence on printing the truth makes trouble for other people who also have principles. Sequel to Flint's Gift (RC 47864). 1998. Free Range Lanning RC 47481 by Max Brand read by John Polk 2 cassettes Young Andrew Lanning falls in love and becomes a desperado, all in one day. Egged on by his uncle, gunslinger Jasper Lanning, Andrew almost kills a man. Pursued by a posse, Andrew flees to the mountains, where he finds more trouble. Companion to The Return of Free Range Lanning (RC 47482). Some violence. 1921. The Ghost Wagon and Other Great Western Adventures RC 48973 by Max Brand read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes Four western stories by the late author. In the title piece, hard-riding Lew Carney sees eight dead men and a wagon coming out of the desert. He learns later that the phantoms include Mary Hamilton, a pretty girl, and Jack Doyle, a gambler. Some violence. 1996. Goldfield RC 47719 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Early 1900s. Newspaperman Olympus Prinz chronicles the transformation of Goldfield, Nevada, from a rough desert mining camp to a company town that is able to defeat the Wobblies' union organizing campaign. Citizens include "shyster" Big Sam Jones, prospectors Maude and Harry Arbuckle, and professor Hannibal Dash. Some violence. 1995. Hill Country RC 48311 by Janice Woods Windle read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes As a young girl in the late 1800s, Laura Hoge Woods helps her family scratch out a living on Texas soil. In later years, she involves herself in politics and becomes a close friend of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Fictionalized account based on the journals of the author's grandmother. 1998. Houston RC 47792 by Doug Bowman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes When Camp Houston, a Texas gunman, learns that his friend has been killed and that the law is not pursuing the killers, he decides to track down the five murderers himself. Houston is a careful planner, resourceful on the trail, and true to his code of justice. Some strong language. 1998. Incident at Twenty-Mile RC 48968 by Trevanian read by Randy Davidson 3 cassettes In 1898 Matthew, an enigmatic young man, walks into Twenty- Mile, a railway stop of fifteen residents. He cons his way into odd jobs and lives in the marshal's empty office. When three escaped convicts--all sadistic lunatics--occupy the town, Matthew rises to the occasion. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Journey of the Dead RC 47714 by Loren D. Estleman read by John Polk 2 cassettes After killing his old poker buddy (Billy the Kid), Sheriff Pat Garrett suffers from nightmares and numerous failures that he attributes to Billy's ghost. Garrett rides into the desert and consults with an aged Spanish alchemist who is searching for treasure promised by his ancestors. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Last of the Duanes RC 48000 by Zane Grey read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes At twenty-three Buck Duane realizes he has inherited the killer instinct when he is provoked by a drunken cowboy. This first gunfight makes him an outlaw fugitive, constantly at risk until offered a second chance: to redeem his name as a Texas Ranger. Written in 1913. Some violence. 1996. The Last True Cowboy RC 47742 by Kathleen Eagle read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes With their father and brother dead, Julia and Dawn Weslin and their grandmother, Sally, struggle to save the High Horse Ranch and to protect the wild mustangs that their neighbors want destroyed. Horse trainer K.C. Houston may be the answer to their prayers. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Long Storm RC 44790 by Ernest Haycox read by Don Emmick 2 cassettes Portland, Oregon, during Civil War days is torn by a battle for control of the Northwest Territory. In order to free their land from slavery, Adam Musick, captain of the riverboat Daisy McGovern, and Lily Barnes, whose father is an agent for Musick, battle with Floyd Ringrose, leader of the Knights of the Golden Circle. Some strong language. 1946. Medicine Hat RC 47425 by Don Coldsmith read by David Palmer 2 cassettes A young holy man of the Elk-dog People dreams of a horse with unusual markings, as if wearing a "medicine hat." When such a horse is born to his mare, a ritual casting of the bones compels him to undertake a northward quest to determine the meaning of this colt. Although it is a spiritual mission, the trip is fraught with danger. 1997. The Medicine Horn: The Buckskinners, Book 1 RC 47770 by Jory Sherman read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Lemuel Hawke is only fifteen when he marries Roberta, but his dream is to be self-sufficient on the land. By 1807, he is farming outside Lexington, Kentucky, when Roberta moves to town leaving Lemuel with a son and a distrust of women. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Golden Spur Winner. 1991. The Morning River RC 48091 by W. Michael Gear read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes 1825. Harvard philosophy student Richard Hamilton travels to St. Louis for his father's business. Once there, he is sold as an indentured deckhand to adventurers who are establishing an illegal trading post. He rescues a Shoshone woman, "Heals Like a Willow," and falls in love. Prequel to Coyote Summer (RC 48092). Some violence. 1996. North to Yesterday RC 47610 by Robert Flynn read by Fred Major 3 cassettes (Reissue) For years storekeeper Lampassas listened to tales about cattle drives and longed to lead his own. Following his wife's death, he takes his son Jamie, who is more interested in the new railroads than cattle, gathers up a motley crew of men and a herd of longhorns, and heads for the Kansas cattle yards, unaware they have been closed for years. Along the way he picks up Covina, a young girl, and her illegitimate baby. 1967. One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd RC 47157 by Jim Fergus read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes 1875. At the suggestion of the Cheyenne, the United States government secretly trades one thousand women to the Native Americans in order to achieve peace through intermarriage. One woman, May Dodd, marries a chief and keeps a journal of her life until she is killed in an army raid. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Outlaws All RC 47941 by Max Brand read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Three short stories that first appeared in magazines in the 1920s and 1930s. In the title story, mountain man Bull Hunter tames a wolf-dog nicknamed "The Ghost" by the ranchers whose cattle he raids. Some violence. 1996. The Purgatory River: Rivers West RC 48325 by Frank Roderus read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In the Spanish-owned southwest territory near Santa Fe, settlers came to the Purgatory River to start life over. Hernan Eduardo and his sister Elena pose as man and wife to hide her shameful pregnancy; Aaron leaves behind a trail of unwed lovers; and Talks To Ghosts, who has visions of his people's dismal future, learns the settlers' strange ways. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Rendezvous: A Barnaby Skye Novel RC 47168 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes 1826, Fort Vancouver. Barnaby Skye, an impressed seaman for seven years, escapes from a brutal British warship. Slipping into the frigid water, Skye hides in the vast woods where he endures rain, hunger, and fear. Encountering natives and mountain men, he learns to survive and finds love with a girl he calls Victoria. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Return of Free Range Lanning: A Western Trio RC 47482 by Max Brand read by John Polk 2 cassettes Three short stories make up this companion to Free Range Lanning (RC 47481). The title piece depicts the return of Andrew Lanning (once an outlaw) and his struggle for acceptance in his hometown. In "The Black Muldoon" another young man has to overcome the legacy of his renegade father. Some violence. 1934. The River at Sundown RC 46783 by Earl Murray read by Anne Mullen 2 cassettes After the Civil War, Isaac Porter finds gold in Montana and sends for his family in Tennessee. His wife, Holly, encounters many disasters on the trip; the worst is a Sioux attack. She is separated from her family, captured, and tortured. Rescued by a Blackfoot woman, Holly determines to be reunited with her son and husband. Some violence. 1997. Ronicky Doone RC 47346 by Max Brand read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Ronicky Doone helps a new friend, miner Bill Gregg, track Caroline Smith, a girl he wants to marry, to New York City. Once there the two westerners discover that she and her friend, Ruth Tolliver, are employed by a ruthless gangster. Despite overwhelming odds, Doone tries to rescue them. 1921. Santa Fe: Skye's West RC 48289 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Mister Skye and his Native American wives are hired to lead Professor Peachtree and his traveling medicine show along the Santa Fe Trail. When the troupe's one woman is abducted and tortured by Comanches, Skye rescues her--only to bring on the wrath of the tribe. Some violence. 1994. Second Lives: A Novel of the Gilded Age RC 47361 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Denver, Colorado; 1882. Six people of divergent interests seek the realization of their hopes and dreams. Among them are Lorenzo "Magnificent" Carthage, who wins and loses millions in mines before he is thirty; Cornelia Kimbrough, who is determined to escape her marriage to a wealthy, cold man; and Rose Edenderry, an Irish serving girl whose weakness is unsuitable men. 1997. Son of an Arizona Legend RC 47089 by Stephen Bly read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes On his fortieth birthday, Stuart Brannon is surprised when a young Indian shows up claiming to be his son. Brannon decides not to tell the youth that his real father is an outlaw until he can talk to the boy's mother. But she's ill in a Navajo camp. Brannon and her son set out to bring her back to the ranch. Then Brannon ends up behind bars. 1993. Speedy RC 48556 by Max Brand read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes A gambling vagabond named Speedy arrives in the town of Durfee to find some easy money and instead finds friends and a girl named Mary. But can a rolling stone ever stay in one place? Some violence. 1931. The Spirit of the Border: A Romance of the Early Settlers in the Ohio Valley RC 48142 by Zane Grey read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes This is a version of the 1777 massacre of a small band of Christian Native Americans who lived in the Village of Peace founded by Moravian missionaries. It involves Lewis Wetzel and Jonathan Zane against Jim Girty. First published in 1906. Some violence. 1906. Spirit of the Moon RC 47627 by Earl Murray read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes In the summer of 1841, Spirit of the Moon prepares to travel with her father, a trapper for the Hudson's Bay Company, to the Southwest. She will also meet her betrothed, James Condon, son of a company official. But along the way, Spirit of the Moon meets Baker McLeod, a mixed-race trapper who steals her heart. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1996. The Stone That Shines: A Western Story RC 47658 by Max Brand read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes The colonel and his young jockey head west when the colonel loses badly on a horse race. After an adventurous journey and living with a band of Mandan Indians, they decide to search for gold. A beautiful maiden, who rejects the chief, joins them; but he is not ready to let her go. Some violence. 1926. Sun River: Skye's West RC 47532 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes 1855. In a year of bloody Indian insurrections, Mister Skye and his two Native American wives reluctantly agree to lead Reverend Rathbone and his missionaries to the Blackfoot Nation. When Father Kiley, a Jesuit priest, joins the group, dissension grows. Skye takes to drinking, while his wives grow more afraid of being attacked by other tribes. Some violence. 1989. Sunshine Rider: The First Vegetarian Western RC 47374 by Ric Lynden Hardman read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes Teenager Wylie Jackson is allowed to go on his first cattle drive as an assistant cook. Due to a series of mishaps, Wylie steals a horse, becomes a vegetarian, and decides to learn doctoring. But with a reward for his return, Wylie cannot escape justice forever. Includes frontier recipes. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Sweetwater RC 47022 by Dorothy Garlock read by Liz Solar 2 cassettes When Jenny Gray realizes her younger sisters are being abused by their brother-in-law, she flees with them from Baltimore to Sweetwater, Wyoming, in 1884. She will be teaching the Shoshoni Indians, and if she can stay for five years, Jenny will own the property on which she has lived. But the local Indian agent is determined to chase her away. Some strong language. 1998. To the Last Man RC 48136 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Many years before, a Texan had stolen the heart of a girl already promised to another man. The betrayal sparks a smoldering hatred that explodes into a war that makes the Tonto Basin run red with blood. 1922. The Tonto Woman and Other Western Stories RC 48126 by Elmore Leonard read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes A collection of nineteen westerns. In the title story, an exiled wife tattooed by Indians gets her self-esteem back with the help of a cattle rustler. In "The Colonel's Lady," a captive woman rescues herself from the clutches of a lone Apache. Some violence. 1998. Trailin' RC 48395 by Max Brand read by Jeff Baker 2 cassettes When Long Islander Anthony Woodbury attends a Wild West show in Madison Square Garden, he can't resist a challenge to ride an unbroken horse. That brings him to the attention of William Drew. Soon Anthony's world is turned upside down, and he finds himself looking for a murderer and the identity of his real parents. 1920. Winter Rage RC 46946 by John Legg read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes St. Louis, 1832. Colonel Melton hires Nathaniel Squire to lead an inexperienced group into the western mountains on a beaver trapping expedition. Squire lives up to his reputation as a seasoned trapper who knows how to deal with Indians and the other dangers of the winter wilderness. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Yellowstone: Skye's West RC 48098 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes 1850. Mister Skye agrees to guide a party of Britons, led by Lord Frazier, to hunt buffalo and view the Yellowstone. Skye is also British and wanted at home, but he doesn't expect trouble. When a rabid wolf attacks Skye, however, Frazier seizes him for trial. With his Native American wives mourning him prematurely, Skye gives up hope of surviving. Some violence and some strong language. 1990.