CASSETTE BOOKS 1996 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Washington, D.C. 1996 Fiction Fiction Contents Adventure Classics Contemporary Fiction Family Fantasy General Gothic Growing Up Historical Human Relationships Humor Literature Mystery and Detective Occult Political Themes Psychological Themes Religious Themes Romance Science Fiction Short Stories Spies and Espionage Suspense War Stories Westerns Adventure Antarctic Navigation RC 40601 by Elizabeth Arthur read by Catherine Byers 6 cassettes From the time she was a child, Morgan Lamont has wanted to duplicate Robert Falcon Scott's 1912 expedition to the South Pole by using the same route, equipment, and rations Scott used. She wants to prove that Scott's plan could have worked. As she tries, Lamont will cross over the ice of the Antarctic and be changed by it. 1994. The Cage RC 38960 by Audrey Schulman read by Nancy Newell-Kline 2 cassettes Animal photographer Beryl is chosen for a polar bear shoot by _Natural Photography_ because of her slight stature. A small cage has been built to allow a photographer to be three feet from the massive bears. With Beryl in the Canadian tundra will be another photographer, a naturalist, and a local guide. Beryl carefully plans for the trip but is woefully unprepared for the nightmarish adventure ahead. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1994. Captain Hawaii RC 40472 by Anthony Dana Arkin read by John Polk 2 cassettes Captain Dan's Zodiac Pirate Tours sound exciting to Arron, who is a nature lover. Unlike his parents, he didn't come to Hawaii just to sit by the pool. And he is pleased that Kate, the captain's daughter, is pretty too. But then events erupt when a rival tour company tries to put Captain Dan out of business, involving Kate and Arron in the process. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Commodore RC 39897 by Patrick O'Brian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes As in sixteen previous tales in this series, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin occupy center stage. Upon their return to England, the seafaring duo face several domestic adjustments. Just as life on land becomes very interesting, Captain Aubrey is ordered to Africa. But the Napoleonic Wars are not over, so another, secret order redirects the commodore to Ireland to intercept the French. Some strong language. 1994. Mutant Message Down Under RC 39560 by Marlo Morgan read by Judith Ann Gantly 1 cassette A middle-aged Kansas practitioner of alternative medicine, Morgan accepts a five-year assignment in Australia. Her work with young urban-dwelling Aborigines earns her an invitation to visit a bush tribe. Much to Morgan's surprise, she is expected to embark upon a four-month walkabout with the tribe. Dismayed by the destruction of the earth, the tribe plans to die out but wants Morgan to tell other "mutants" about the tribe's peaceful methods. Bestseller 1994. On Fortune's Wheel RC 39439 by Cynthia Voigt read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Two generations after _Jackaroo (RC 23883)_, another innkeeper's daughter, Birle, fourteen, tries to stop a boat thief, but becomes his passenger instead as he flees downriver. The thief, however, is Lord Orien, the next ruler of the Kingdom, leaving because he doubts his leadership abilities. Marooned on an island and rescued by slavers, Orien is sold to a cruel master while Birle becomes the assistant to a philosopher. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. Puerto Vallarta Squeeze RC 41247 by Robert James Waller read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Danny Pastor has been killing time in bars and in bed in Mexico, waiting for his writer's block to abate. He witnesses a murder and agrees to drive the shooter back to the United States, hoping to get a story out of it. Luz, a former prostitute who has been helping Danny pass the time, comes along, but none of them expects the troubles that lie ahead. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Reverse of the Medal RC 40029 by Patrick O'Brian read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Having successfully completed his mission in the Atlantic, Captain Jack Aubrey is now back in London. While there he makes some investments that suddenly put his career in jeopardy. Once again his ship's surgeon, Stephen Maturin, comes to his rescue. 1986. Robert Crews RC 38720 by Thomas Berger read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes Fortyish alcoholic Robert Crews becomes a modern-day Robinson Crusoe when he is the sole survivor of a small-plane crash. Living off a dwindling inheritance, Crews has never held a job and is woefully unprepared to rough it. Forced to improvise, he survives two months before encountering another human--a woman on the run after being shot at by her husband while camping. Some strong language. 1994. A Sailor of Austria RC 39418 by John Biggins read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Ottokar Prohaska, one hundred years old, resides in a nursing home in Wales. But from 1915 to 1918 he served as a submarine captain in the Imperial and Royal Austro-Hungarian Navy. One morning, Sister Elizabeth returns from an outing with a gift for him, a photograph album that had been his during and after the war. As Ottokar looks through the album, he reminisces about his time on board several submarines during World War I. Some violence. 1991. Treason's Harbour RC 40043 by Patrick O'Brian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Following a battle off the Ionian islands, Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin are in Malta, where both of Aubrey's ships, the _Worcester_ and the _Surprise_, are undergoing repairs. While Aubrey concerns himself with the reconditioning work, Maturin, surgeon and spy, learns that agents of Napoleon are planning to sabotage Aubrey's next mission. 1983. The White Wolf RC 38969 by Max Brand read by Don Emmick 2 cassettes Tucker Crosden has taken his pregnant, prize-winning pit bull on a trapping trip with him. She gives birth but she and most of her litter are killed by Black Wolf. One pup escapes, running to the cave of Black Wolf's mate, La Sombra, who is nursing a litter of her own. To Black Wolf's disgust, La Sombra insists she has given birth to a white wolf. She trains White Wolf to overcome his dulled senses and "blind nose." Strong language and violence. 1926. The Wings of a Falcon RC 40468 by Cynthia Voigt read by David Palmer 3 cassettes A nameless boy and his loyal friend Griff endure a harsh captivity on the Damall's island, but the boy takes strength in believing he has a great destiny. He names himself Oriel and escapes with Griff. They work for a saltmaker for three years and then are captured by barbarian invaders. Escaping once more, they pursue Oriel's destiny. Sequel to _On Fortune's Wheel (RC 39439)_. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Classics The Adolescent RC 39380 by Fyodor Dostoevsky read by Ken Kliban 5 cassettes Nineteen-year-old Arkady Dolgoruky completes school but refuses to go on to university. Instead, he goes to St. Petersburg in search of his father. The illegitimate son of an idealistic landowner and the gardener's wife, Arkady has difficulty deciding where he belongs in Russian society. He tries a number of ideas, shifting from a dreamy, romantic phase to a more simple, down-to-earth stage, until he recognizes that he can find no inner peace without God. 1874. Animal Farm RC 38959 by George Orwell read by Gillian Wilson 1 cassette (Reissue) An allegorical political satire of communism in which the animals on a farm overthrow their master and live a utopian life until the intelligent pigs take over and one establishes himself as dictator. 1946. The Bridge of San Luis Rey RC 41185 by Thornton Wilder read by David Palmer 1 cassette (Reissue) First published in 1927 and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1928, this novel surveys the lives of five Peruvian travelers, victims of the collapse of a famous Incan bridge in 1714. Franciscan Brother Juniper, witness to the tragedy, weaves a story revealing how these people came together on the bridge at that final moment. Was it fate or was it an act of God? 1986. The Cloister and the Hearth; or, Maid, Wife, and Widow RC 40169 by Charles Reade read by John Horton 5 cassettes Historical romance set in late fifteenth-century Europe relating the adventures of Gerard, a young Dutchman in love with Margaret. Prevented from marrying, Gerard leaves Holland and, while he is in Italy, receives a forged letter convincing him of Margaret's death. Despondent, he enters a monastery and later finds Margaret not only alive, but also the mother of his son, Erasmus, who becomes a philosopher. 1861. Demons: A Novel in Three Parts RC 39763 by Fyodor Dostoevsky read by Christopher Walker 6 cassettes Previously translated into English as _The Possessed_, this political and philosophical novel refers to the importation of new ideas into Russia during the late nineteenth century. Using a provincial town as the backdrop, Dostoevsky traces the development of a nihilistic society. 1873. Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by A. Square RC 40571 by Edwin A. Abbott read by James DeLotel 1 cassette An imaginative science fiction tale about life in a two-dimensional world where women are straight lines and polygonal priests terrorize the populace. 1952. The Heart of Midlothian RC 39542 by Sir Walter Scott read by Patrick Horgan 5 cassettes Jeanie Deans, a peasant girl, is the heroine of this eighteenth-century novel that revolves around a Scottish prison. Jeanie treks from Edinburgh to London to gain a pardon for her sister Effie, falsely accused of child-murder, but Effie escapes with her lover. Meanwhile, when John Porteous--a guard condemned for murder--is reprieved by the queen, a mob takes justice into its own hands. 1818. Hilda Lessways RC 39479 by Arnold Bennett read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes This companion to _Clayhanger (RC 34689)_ begins in 1878 in Turnhill, England, where twenty-one-year-old Hilda Lessways finds life with her widowed mother unfulfilling. Afraid that her inheritance will be squandered by her mother, Hilda gathers her courage and seeks the advice of attorney George Cannon. Cannon offers Hilda a vocation, and her life begins to change. Then a second man enters her life: Edwin Clayhanger. 1911. The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit RC 40528 by Charles Dickens read by Patrick Horgan 7 cassettes (Reissue) Old Chuzzlewit, surrounded by a selfish family, sees the same traits forming in his grandson Martin and kicks him out of the house. Penniless, young Martin makes his way to America to seek his fortune. After a series of difficult experiences, he is cured of his greed. Other members of the Chuzzlewit clan have their own selfish goals, including a plot to murder Old Chuzzlewit. 1844. The Long Valley RC 40027 by John Steinbeck read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Classic collection of stories set in California and first published in 1938, reflecting Steinbeck's interests in the tensions between workers and owners, past and present, and city and country. Included in this volume are Steinbeck's "Red Pony" stories: "The Gift," "The Great Mountains," "The Promise," and "The Leader of the People." 1938. Lucrezia Floriani RC 39375 by George Sand read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Written during the period when composer Chopin was living with Sand, this novel has often been considered a portrayal of that relationship. Lucrezia, a well-known actress and author, is also the single mother of four. When she is thirty, Lucrezia meets the frail, twenty-four-year-old Prince Karol de Roswald, who immediately falls in love with her and becomes insanely jealous. Includes preface and foreward by Sand and a chronology of her life. 1846. A Sentimental Education: The Story of a Young Man RC 39900 by Gustave Flaubert read by Robert Blumenfeld 4 cassettes A novel about a young man, a Paris law student, who falls in love with an older, married woman but never declares his love. Mme. Arnoux and her family leave Paris after a financial setback, but she and the student meet twenty years later and discuss what might have been. 1869. Sons and Lovers RC 39196 by D.H. Lawrence read by Fred Major 4 cassettes Restored text. Story of Paul and William Morel, brothers who bear witness to the tensions of their working-class parents. William adopts the bitterness that his father expresses too freely. Paul, the younger, finds one woman appealing and another exciting, but can elicit for neither the sensitive feelings he has for his mother. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1913. These Twain RC 39812 by Arnold Bennett read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes In the third volume of the Clayhanger trilogy, which starts with _Clayhanger (RC 34689)_ and _Hilda Lessways (RC 39679)_, Edwin and Hilda have married after Hilda's "tragic adventure with a rascal and a bigamist," and her son by George Cannon is now ten years old. The book begins with an "at home" gathering at the Clayhangers' in 1892 and follows the ups and downs of their marriage through the next five years. 1915. Contemporary Fiction N.P. RC 39648 by Banana Yoshimoto read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 1 cassette Japanese writer Sarao Takase's short story collection, _N.P._, has been published in America. After Takase commits suicide, three others also kill themselves while trying to translate his book into Japanese. The last translator's girlfriend, Kazami, becomes involved with Takase's grown children and the subject of Takase's last known story: the woman he had an affair with before realizing she was his daughter. 1990. Night RC 39382 by Bilg‚ Karasu read by Ed Blake 1 cassette Winner of the Pegasus Prize for Literature, this experimental novel by a Turkish author compares the agony of writing to the perils of the night and the politics of the day. One-hundred-ten episodes tell the story of the unnamed narrator; N, once his classmate and now head of an agency that persecutes him; and two of N's agents--Sevin‡, who becomes the narrator's lover, and Sevim, also a former classmate, who was once married to N. 1985. Pulp RC 40326 by Charles Bukowski read by Michael Stanton 1 cassette A satire on detective novels. Nick Belane commands a fee of six dollars an hour at his Los Angeles location. Among his clients are Lady Death, annoyed by the evasiveness of one of her targets; John Barton, in search of the Red Sparrow; Jack Bass, convinced that his wife is unfaithful; and Hal Grovers, troubled by a space alien. Belane tries in vain to make sense of this sordid and absurd business. Strong language. 1994. The Rothman Scandal RC 39379 by Stephen Birmingham read by Christopher Hurt 4 cassettes Alexandra Rothman has come a long way since she left Paradise, Missouri. She is editor-in-chief of _Mode_, a fashion magazine that has just reached a record-breaking circulation of five million. But at a celebration party, Herbert Rothman, Alex's father-in-law and boss, makes an announcement that shocks New York society and starts a chain of events that may destroy the magazine. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991. Swing Hammer Swing! RC 39248 by Jeff Torrington read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Winner of the Whitbread Award, this novel, set in Glasgow in the late 1960s, chronicles one week in the life of Scotsman Thomas Clay. Twenty-something Tom is in a dither. He has quit his regular job to write a book that publishers are not rushing to acquire, his wife is about to give birth, his home is about to be demolished, his in-laws are on his back, and someone is clearly out to get him. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1992. Family Beach Music RC 40753 by Pat Conroy read by Robert Blumenfeld 5 cassettes Jack McCall and his daughter, Leah, are living in Rome, having moved there following the suicide of his wife, Shyla, several years ago. Theirs is a peaceful life, but everything changes when his sister-in-law and several old school friends arrive asking for his help with serious personal matters. Soon Jack must face the demons of his past. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Beneath the Sky RC 39120 by Paul Block read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes As Victoria is crowned queen, a disinherited branch of the powerful Ballinger family is determined to rebuild their fortune as merchants. Young Ross Ballinger is sent to China, where he begins a bittersweet love affair. Back in England, Connor Maginnis works as a fancy man, biding his time until he can seek revenge on the Ballingers for what they did to his father. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. +The Carousel RC 39880 by Belva Plain read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes The Greys of Grey's Food are well respected in their community. Patriarch Oliver Grey has retired, leaving the company to his sons Ian and Clive, niece Amanda, and nephew Dan. But there is trouble in the family. Soon many long-hidden skeletons begin to emerge, and the family is rocked by one tragedy after another. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. + Confusion: The Cazalet Chronicle, Volume 3 RC 38736 by Elizabeth Jane Howard read by Jennifer Mendenhall 3 cassettes World War II continues, and life for the Cazalets changes even more. Once again cousins Polly, Louise, and Clary provide insight into how the family copes during wartime--especially with missing spouses, death, adultery, maturing teenagers, weddings, and the devastating effects of the death camps. Family members face difficult decisions as V-E Day nears. Sequel to _Marking Time (RC 37050)_. Some strong language. 1993. A Cup of Christmas Tea RC 40835 by Tom Hegg read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette Shortly before Christmas a young man receives a letter from a great-aunt asking that he stop in for a cup of Christmas tea. Although he doesn't want to replace his childhood memories of her with what she might be like now, he reluctantly accepts. For senior high and older readers. 1982. The Ebbing Tide: Tide Trilogy, Book 3 RC 38160 by Elisabeth Ogilvie read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes (Reissue) In the sequel to _Storm Tide (RC 38159)_, Joanna is dismayed when her husband Nils is sent overseas with the Coast Guard. Then her aunt has the nerve to sell the old Bennett house to an outsider! But both Joanna and her surly brother are soon won over by the new owner, Dennis Garland. It's not until a year after Nils leaves Bennett's Island that Joanna understands why she is drawn to Dennis and realizes they have all been on an ebbing tide. Some strong language. 1947. A Fruitful Vine: Miriam's Journal, Volume 1 RC 41118 by Carrie Bender read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette The summer her mother dies, Miriam, an unmarried forty-year-old Amish woman, takes a job as housekeeper to a young widower and begins this journal. Miriam worries over and becomes emotional about the romantic lives of others, including her employer. She even offers to pretend to date her neighbor to pique the interest of his sometime girlfriend. Then Miriam falls in love. Prequel to _A Winding Path (RC 41119)_. 1993. The Harafish RC 39705 by Naguib Mahfouz read by Fred Major 3 cassettes The history of the al-Nagi family. A resident of the alley, Ashur Abdullah survives the great plague and performs good deeds for the people of the alley. He is chosen to be their clan leader and henceforth is known as al-Nagi. As generation follows generation, the family slowly lose their status and power. They experience love affairs, divorce, murder, and betrayal, until one member finally brings the al-Nagi to glory again. 1977. The History of Danish Dreams RC 41277 by Peter Heg read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes A novel of magic realism that relates Danish history through a family saga. After the Count discovers his property is not the center of the universe, he walls off his estate and suspends time. Four hundred years later, Carl Laurids is born and adopted by the estate's steward. Eventually, Carl marries Amalie, and their child, Carsten, continues the mythical tale into a third generation. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Home Song RC 39491 by LaVyrle Spencer read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes The Gardners, married for eighteen years, appear to be a happy family. The father is a high school principal, the mother is a teacher, and the son and daughter, a senior and junior in high school, are intelligent and popular. But as a new school year begins, a cloud appears on the horizon: Tom Gardner learns he has another son, who is registering as a senior at his high school. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. The Hundred Secret Senses RC 40838 by Amy Tan read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Although Olivia is disappointed and often embarrassed by her Chinese-born half sister, she tolerates Kwan's eccentric, brassy, meddlesome ways and even her incessant discussions with nineteenth-century Chinese ghosts. Olivia is also disappointed with her marriage and its own ghost. Eventually Kwan helps Olivia to understand loyalty and unconditional love. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller 1995. In the Shadow of the Mountains RC 41133 by Rosanne Bittner read by Jill Ferris 6 cassettes Mountain man David Kirkland's former lover, Gray Bird Woman, has given birth to twins and wants him to take the daughter. He marries orphaned Beatrice to care for the baby, Irene. They have two children of their own, and David strikes it rich. Determined that Irene have a privileged life, Bea conceals the girl's Indian heritage and destroys a budding romance between Irene and a Mexican carpenter. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. The Lovely Ambition RC 40153 by Mary Ellen Chase read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Half a century after an English parson emigrated with his family to Maine, he is still dreaming about the Suffolk life left behind in the old country. The story blends nostalgia with depictions of diverse characters, including the eccentric friends of Mrs. Gowan, the residents of the mental hospital, and assorted family members. 1960. The Mother: The Good Earth Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 38117 by Pearl S. Buck read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Sequel to _Sons (RC 37612)_. A Chinese peasant, overwhelmed by the responsibility of an aged mother, a wife, and small children and by the routine of his daily life, is stimulated by travelers' tales and gambler's luck and suddenly deserts his family. The young mother slaves to support everyone with a devotion that achieves its reward at last in a grandchild. 1934. +Pearl in the Mist RC 39864 by V.C. Andrews read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes It has been a year since Ruby Landry came to live with her father, stepmother Daphne, and twin sister Gisselle. Because Daphne does not want Ruby around, both girls are sent to a boarding school in Baton Rouge, where Gisselle frequently causes trouble for which Ruby is blamed. But Ruby gets into trouble of her own that affects the rest of her life. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Ruby (RC 37928)_. 1994. Persistent Rumours RC 40030 by Lee Langley read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes James Oakley, a British geology professor, reluctantly accompanied by his wife, Daisy, returns to his island birthplace, 700 miles off the coast of India, in pursuit of the truth about his mother's disappearance while he was still a boy. Similarities emerge in the marriage of this couple to that of James's parents more than sixty years earlier, especially the expectations that the husband and the wife have of each other. 1992. A Sudden Silence RC 38908 by Eve Bunting read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Jesse searches for the hit-and-run driver who killed his brother Bry. Jesse thinks that if he finds the driver, his own feelings of guilt will be eased. For Bry, who was deaf, could not hear the screeching brakes or Jesse's shouts of warning before he leaped to safety. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1988. Sunday's Children RC 38375 by Ingmar Bergman read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Companion volume to _Best Intentions (RC 37171)_, in which Bergman fictionalized the story of his parents' romance. Movie director Bergman gives an account of the summer he was eight. This year the family is staying at a rented cottage, and it turns out to be an especially trying time for Pu since his parents are always arguing. It is also a summer in which Pu tries to come to terms with his tyrannical father. Strong language. 1993. The Town RC 38655 by Conrad Richter read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Pulitzer Prize-winning sequel to _The Fields (RC 38654_) and conclusion of the Awakening Land trilogy. Pioneer Sayward Wheeler and her husband move from the old log cabin in the Ohio wilderness into a mansion, and one at a time each of their children moves out. 1950. Whatever Happened to Janie? RC 38978 by Caroline B. Cooney read by June Carter 1 cassette In this sequel to _The Face on the Milk Carton (RC 36957)_, Janie Johnson (n‚e Jennie Spring)--an illegally adopted child who learns of the existence of her natural parents twelve years after her kidnapping--has contacted her real mother and father, who reclaim her. Janie reluctantly agrees to leave her beloved adoptive parents to live with her birth family, but her struggle to adjust is upsetting to both families. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Fantasy The Belly of the Wolf: The Lens of the World, Volume 3 RC 39561 by R.A. MacAvoy read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Nazhuret and his daughter Nahvah are living in exile in Canton when Nazhuret receives word that his dear friend King Rudof of Velonya is dead--perhaps murdered. Knowing that his homeland will become embroiled in chaos, Nazhuret and Nahvah head for Velonya. On the way they overcome a succession of obstacles, and when they arrive, Nazhuret's original plans must change. Sequel to _King of the Dead (RC 34931)_. Some violence. 1994. Better in the Dark RC 38609 by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro read by David Palmer 4 cassettes Lady Ranegonda's brother has disgraced himself by murdering his adulterous wife and has taken refuge in a monastery--leaving Ranegonda in the position of Gerefa at the Leosan Fortress. She has much to contend with, especially because the men are threatened by a woman ruler. To add to her troubles, Count Saint-Germanius has washed up on her shore, and she is unaware that he is a vampire. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1993. The Case of the Toxic Spell Dump RC 39550 by Harry Turtledove read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes It is 5:07 A.M. in Angels City when EPA investigator David Fisher gets a call from the District of St. Columba. Apparently EPA has been getting a lot of complaints about a dump with residues of spells, and wants Fisher to have an unofficial look. His investigation shows, among other things, that the number of birth defects locally has tripled in the last ten years. He soon is up to his neck in foul magic. Some strong language and some violence. 1993. Child of an Ancient City RC 40466 by Tad Williams and Nina Kiriki Hoffman read by James DeLotel 1 cassette During a banquet, Masrur al-Adan is encouraged to tell a story. Since his old friend Ibn Fahad is there, he tells of a trip they took many years earlier. A caravan of treasures they were escorting was attacked, and they were forced to return home. On the way, they were attacked again, this time by the vampyr. Masrur tells how they escaped death through all-night storytelling. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Children in the Night RC 40341 by Harold Myra read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Yosha and Asel live in a world of darkness. They know there has been light, and they know that light can come, but in their subterranean world fear and superstition rule. When they grow up, they marry, join forces to fight the evil that pervades their land, and seek to reach the light. Finally they find a guide who shows that the way to the dawn is through the pit of sacrifice. Prequel to _The Shining Face (RC 40252)_. 1991. Days of Blood and Fire: A Novel of the Westlands RC 39217 by Katharine Kerr read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Jahdo, known as a ratter because his family raises ferrets to scare rats away from people's homes, is out looking for food one day when he stumbles upon a meeting between lovers. Although he promises not to divulge what he has seen, he finds himself caught in a web of intrigue. Along with a blind bard, he journeys to the land of Deverry where he helps save his enemies from an evil goddess. Some violence. 1993. Dragon Wing: The Death Gate Cycle, Volume 1 RC 39361 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes Ages ago the Sartan, powerful wizards, split the world into four parts--sky, fire, earth, and water--and imprisoned the Patryn in the Labyrinth, from which escape would take centuries. Should they succeed, great magical powers would be theirs. In Arianus, the Realm of Sky, Haplo tries to stir up trouble, and King Stephen wants the prince killed. Prequel to _Elven Star (RC 39362)_. Violence. 1990. Dreams Underfoot: The Newford Collection RC 40507 by Charles de Lint read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes Collection of nineteen interrelated short stories set in the imaginary city of Newford. Populating these urban myths are recurring characters who encounter monsters, goblins, ghosts, wizards, conjure men, and Bigfoot in city streets, music clubs, and restaurants. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1993. Elven Star: The Death Gate Cycle, Volume 2 RC 39362 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes Haplo, on his mission of revenge, now moves to Pryan, the Realm of Fire. In this land of vast jungles, Haplo discovers that the resident humans, dwarves, and elves are already warring with each other, and thus he has little to do. But an elf, a human, and a dwarf will unite in an effort to save Pryan. Sequel to _Dragon Wing (RC 39361)_. Some violence. 1990. Fire Sea: The Death Gate Cycle, Volume 3 RC 39363 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes Haplo and his enemy and traveling companion, Alfred, are now in Abarrach, the Realm of Stone. Here the humans, dwarves, and elves have almost died off because of the extremely cold, dark climate of the caves in which they live. Haplo's lord may have found a way for Haplo to leave Abarrach, but Haplo may have to risk more than his life. Sequel to _Elven Star (RC 39362)_. Violence. 1991. The Hammer and the Cross RC 38637 by Harry Harrison and John Holm read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes In A.D. 865, the many kings of an alternate-world England are at war with each other and the church of Rome. But soon the kings are engaged in conflict with invading Vikings. A young adopted boy named Shef finds himself at the center of the battles between the Norsemen who follow the gods of Asgarth, carrying the hammer of Thor, and those who hold with the way of the cross. Violence and some strong language. 1993. The Hand of Chaos: The Death Gate Cycle, Volume 5 RC 39365 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes Haplo and Bane, the human child, have been ordered to return to Arianus. They will not have Alfred's help as he has been cast into the Labyrinth. Because the dragon-snakes have escaped through the Death Gate, there are powerful new alliances at work throughout the universe. Should Haplo risk his life to follow his master's orders? Sequel to _Serpent Mage (RC 39364)_. Violence. 1993. Harpy Thyme RC 39226 by Piers Anthony read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Gloha, a goblin-harpy, is nineteen and wants to find her perfect mate and true love. But she has a problem: there are no others of her species in Xanth. So Gloha is off to see Good Magician Humfrey. She expects to spend a year in service and then hopes to find a mate. She first has to meet three challenges, and when at last she sees the Good Magician Humfrey, he does not speak of a year of service, but tells her to find his second son. 1994. The Hawk's Gray Feather: The Tales of Arthur, Volume 1; a Book of the Keltiad RC 38838 by Patricia Kennealy read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Merlynn proclaimed to Arthur, his cousin Gweniver, and Taliesin that Arthur would one day rule Keltia. But in order to do this, Arthur and his two companions must build a resistance movement against Archdruid Edeyrn, the current ruler of the Royal House of Don, who has cut them off from their ancient arts. Prequel to _The Oak above the Kings (RC 38839)_. Some violence. 1990. The Heir Apparent: Guardians of the Flame, Book 4 RC 39804 by Joel Rosenberg read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Long ago, Karl Cullinane and his friends were transported by a wizard's spell to a land where magic and dragons are real. Now he is emperor of this land, and his son Jason is coming of age. But Cullinane's success has made him some powerful enemies, foremost being the master slaver Ahrmin, who has sworn vengeance on Cullinane and his family. Sequel to _The Silver Crown (RC 39790)_. Strong language. 1987. Hexwood RC 41065 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes A young boy wanders into Banners Wood near London and suddenly finds himself in another world with a robot and a dragon. Ann, who lives close to Banners Wood and Hexwood Farm, watches people go into a barn never to return. And in another galaxy, a controller gets a message about the old computer in the archival library at Hexwood Farm. Soon the lives of all these characters will merge. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. The Hidden City: The Tamuli, Book 3 RC 40719 by David Eddings read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes Pandion Knight Sparhawk won his battle with the evil god Cyrgon, but now his wife, Queen Ehlana, has been kidnapped by Cyrgon's evil followers. The price for getting her back is the powerful Bhelliom jewel. Sparhawk gathers his men together to again fight Cyrgon. But this time Cyrgon has called upon a power normally forbidden to him--the Klael. Sequel to _The Shining Ones (RC 37334)_. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1994. Into the Labyrinth: The Death Gate Cycle, Volume 6 RC 39366 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes Xar, lord of the Nexus and now lord of Abarrach, wants to control the Seventh Gate, which will give him the power to unite or destroy the worlds of air, fire, stone, and water. Only Haplo seems to know the location of the Seventh Gate, and yet he doesn't realize it. Xar must kill Haplo and then restore him to life to learn the secret. Sequel to _The Hand of Chaos (RC 39365)_. Violence. 1993. Isle of Woman: Geodyssey, Volume 1 RC 38737 by Piers Anthony read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes A man and woman who live at the dawn of history are reborn in subsequent eras. They witness humanity's odyssey from savagery to civilization. Moving through prehistoric Africa, Ice-Age Europe, early Mesopotamia, ancient China, nineteenth-century India, and finally twenty-first-century America, they come together to observe the final outcome of humankind's tenure on Earth. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Jaguar Princess RC 40480 by Clare Bell read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Stolen from her people as a child, Mixcatl ends up in Tenochtitlan at the center of the Aztec empire. She works as a slave in a school for priests, but when her talent for glyph-writing emerges, she is made an apprentice scribe. A descendant of the Children of the Jaguar, Mixcatl discovers other unusual powers that will tie her destiny to powerful men who wish to transform the Aztec civilization. For high school and older readers. 1993. Killobyte RC 39119 by Piers Anthony read by John Polk 3 cassettes Walter Toland is a paraplegic ex-policeman and Baal Curran is a diabetic high school senior. Each has found a way to escape his physical handicap in the world of virtual reality computer games. Killobyte allows them to be anyone they want to be. But when a computer hacker enters their private world, they suddenly become involved in each other's game and are playing for their lives. Some strong language and some violence. 1993. Lord of Chaos: The Wheel of Time, Book 6 RC 39661 by Robert Jordan read by Roy Avers 7 cassettes Rand al'Thor, the farm boy who has been reluctantly cast as the Dragon Reborn, continues to unite the nations of the world for the final battle with the Dark One. This time out, he attempts to persuade the Aes Sedai, the female mystics who are Wielders of the One Power, to join his cause, while avoiding the pitfalls set before him by his enemies. Sequel to _The Fires of Heaven (RC 37569)_. Bestseller 1994. Love and Sleep RC 40318 by John Crowley read by Ken Kliban 4 cassettes Pierce Moffett delves deeper into Renaissance metaphysics in an attempt to come to grips with the modern world where he has always felt out of place. Memories of his childhood, coupled with his studies of Renaissance mystics, now seem to reach out of the past, intertwining with his present, and he perceives that he is on the threshold of a magical change in his life, and perhaps in the universe itself. Sequel to _Aegypt (RC 26602)_. 1994. Lyonesse, Volume 3: Madouc RC 39552 by Jack Vance read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Princess Madouc is now nine, and King Casmir of Lyonesse wants to find her a husband. But Madouc only wishes to search for her true mother, having recently learned that Suldrun is not her mother and that, indeed, King Casmir is not her grandfather. Meanwhile King Casmir learns of the prophecy that Prince Dhrun, the son of King Aillas, is to become head of all the Elder Isles. Sequel to _Lyonesse, Volume 2: The Green Pearl (RC 39261)_. Some violence. 1989. Morning Child RC 40221 by Harold Myra read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Mela has now become queen, and with her coronation comes the hope of better things for those in the upper world. After giving birth to several sons, Mela has a daughter she names Meleden, "The Maker's Blessing." But Meleden is no ordinary child; she is blind, deaf, and cannot speak. Yet to those who hold her, she brings an unexplained peace. Sequel to _The Shining Face (RC 40252)_. 1994. The Oak above the Kings: The Tales of Arthur, Volume 2; a Book of the Keltiad RC 38839 by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison read by George Holmes 3 cassettes In this sequel to _The Hawk's Gray Feather (RC 38838)_, Arthur and his companions Gweniver and Taliesin have overthrown Archdruid Edeyrn and taken the throne, after allowing exiled King Uthyr to rule briefly. Now Arthur sets out to punish those who supported Edeyrn. On his journeys, he meets Majanah, queen of Yamazai Nations, who bears him a daughter. Some violence. 1994. Practical Magic RC 40461 by Alice Hoffman read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Sally and Gillian Owens are raised by their unusual aunts and cruelly teased by the other children. The older Owens sisters cast spells at twilight for women having problems with love. Gillian leaves home as soon as possible, breaking hearts along the way. Sensible Sally stays, marries, and has two daughters, until tragedy sends her packing, too. Now an event has gathered the Owens women together again. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995. The Road to Ehvenor: Guardians of the Flame, Book 6 RC 39824 by Joel Rosenberg read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Sea serpents and wolf-like creatures come out of Faerie to threaten the human lands at the border town of Ehvenor. Walter Slovotsky, one of the original guardians, and Jason Cullinane, son of the legendary warrior-emperor Karl Cullinane, now team up to lead the inner circle of warriors against the new peril. Sequel to _The Warrior Lives (RC 39819)_. Strong language. 1992. Selected Stories RC 41096 by Adolfo Bioy Casares read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Fifteen stories of human passion and endeavor in the midst of irony and surrealism. Includes "Souvenir from the Mountains," in which a man sees his idealized love debauched in a hallucinatory nightmare; "Trio," in which frustrated love leads to obsession and madness; and "Resurrection," in which a man finds an ironic solace after the death of his lover. The Argentinian author is winner of the 1990 Cervantes Prize. 1994. Serpent Mage: The Death Gate Cycle, Volume 4 RC 39364 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes Haplo and Alfred arrive in Chelestra, the Realm of the Sea. Here Alfred finds his own people, and Haplo's magical powers are rejuvenated. Though this is the one realm where humans, elves, and dwarves live in harmony, danger lurks in the form of powerful dragon-snakes. Sequel to _Fire Sea (RC 39363)_. Some violence. 1992. The Seventh Gate: The Death Gate Cycle, Volume 7 RC 39367 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 2 cassettes With Haplo captured, it is up to Marit, his former lover, and Hugh the Hand to rescue him before Xar turns him into an undead. But first Marit and Hugh must go into the Labyrinth and liberate Alfred. Although they are aided by good dragons and some Sartans, they may still have to enter the Seventh Gate to save Hugh. Sequel to _Into the Labyrinth (RC 39366)_. Violence. 1994. The Shining Face RC 40252 by Harold Myra read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes The world of Yosha and Asel has become nothing more than a legend to the people of Mela's time. But soon that will change. A seeress has declared that Mela, who is blind, will fulfill the prophecy that one who is born blind will descend into the darkness to bring light to those left behind. Sequel to _Children in the Night (RC 40341)_. 1993. Siege of Darkness RC 40730 by R.A. Salvatore read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes The House of Baenre suffered a stinging defeat in Menzoberranzan, and Matron Baenre plans an act of revenge by assaulting Mithril Hall, the home of Bruenor Battlehammer. But Lloth, a drow known as the Spider Queen and the Lady of Chaos, has unleashed her power in Menzoberranzan, and disorder reigns supreme. The only one who may save the town now is the dwarven king Errtu. Some violence. 1994. The Silver Crown: Guardians of the Flame, Book 3 RC 39790 by Joel Rosenberg read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes In their efforts to bring freedom to the land, Karl Cullinane and his companions, with the help of the young dragon Ellegon, attack the slaver caravans and set up a haven called Home for runaway slaves. But now the Slavers' Guild threatens Home with a new magical weapon, and an elfin kingdom claims dominion over the territory of Home. Sequel to _The Sword and the Chain (RC 39782)_. Strong language. 1985. Slapstick; or, Lonesome No More! RC 39183 by Kurt Vonnegut read by Ray Hagen 1 cassette (Reissue) Satirical work describing the misadventures of America after a future apocalypse. A pediatrician-turned-president of the United States promotes social welfare by giving each citizen a middle name with a number attached so that he identifies himself with a clan and is "lonesome no more." Bestseller 1976. The Sleeping Dragon: Guardians of the Flame, Book 1 RC 39759 by Joel Rosenberg read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes A group of college students get together for an evening of fantasy game playing. As they assume their various roles of wizard, warrior, cleric, and thief, they are suddenly transported to a magical world, actually becoming the characters they were pretending to be. To get back to Earth, they must find the Gate between Worlds that is guarded by a menacing dragon. 1983. Summer King, Winter Fool RC 39850 by Lisa Goldstein read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Winter has become endless in Etrara since Callabrion, god of summer, fell in love and failed to reascend into heaven and bring summer to the land. Because of a misunderstanding in Etrara, Valemar, courtier and would-be poet, has been exiled to a city by the sea. There he finds the library where ancient knowledge of his homeland is guarded by the lovely Taja and where he learns the secret of his past. 1994. The Sword and the Chain: Guardians of the Flame, Book 2 RC 39782 by Joel Rosenberg read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Karl Cullinane and his friends have survived their first series of dangers in the magical world of dragons and wizards to which they have been transported. Knowing they cannot return to Earth, they have decided to use their talents to bring freedom to the wondrous new world and take on the forces of the guilds of both the wizards and the slavers. Sequel to _The Sleeping Dragon (RC 39759)_. Strong language. 1984. Test of the Twins: Dragonlance Legends, Volume 3 RC 39694 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Polk 3 cassettes Raistlin and Crysania have used their magical powers to reach the Portal that leads to the Abyss, where they will challenge the Queen of Darkness. Now they must again call upon their faculties to open the Portal. But just then, Raistlin's twin, Caramon, employs his ability to change time, leaving him and Tasslehoff to face the queen. Sequel to _War of the Twins (RC 39686)_. Some violence. 1986. Time of the Twins: Dragonlance Legends, Volume 1 RC 39671 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Polk 3 cassettes The darkness was over in Krynn with the ending of the War of the Lance, but Raistlin Majere wants to see the darkness return. There are only two people who can prevent Raistlin from reaching his goal: Caramon, his twin brother, and Crysania of the House of Tarinius, who is a cleric of good. But many obstacles stand in their way. Prequel to _War of the Twins (RC 39686)_. Some violence. 1986. Voyager RC 38591 by Diana Gabaldon read by Barbara Caruso 8 cassettes Claire Randall leaves Jamie Fraser in 1746, as the battle of Culloden begins, and returns through the stone circle to the twentieth century. But did Jamie survive the battle? Claire and her daughter Brianna now go to Inverness, where they learn that Jamie lived. Once more Claire takes a trip through the stone circle. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Dragonfly in Amber (RC 36536)_. Bestseller 1994. The War of the Saints RC 39389 by Jorge Amado read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes A statue of Saint Barbara of the Thunder is removed from the altar of a provincial church and shipped downriver to appear in an exhibition of religious art at a museum in a state capital of Brazil. The lady immediately comes to life as she disembarks. Over the next forty-eight hours, while concerned church officials and the police pursue the matter, the restraints that Saint Barbara removes will change three couples forever. 1993. War of the Twins: Dragonlance Legends, Volume 2 RC 39686 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Polk 3 cassettes One hundred years have passed since the Cataclysm struck Istar. The sky poured fire, the mountain toppled onto the city, and the sea rushed in, destroying the Temple. Raistlin, with renewed powers, had escaped, along with his twin, Caramon, and the cleric Crysania. Now Raistlin plans to challenge the Queen of Darkness. Sequel to _Time of the Twins (RC 39671)_. Some violence. 1986. The Warrior Lives: Guardians of the Flame, Book 5 RC 39819 by Joel Rosenberg read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes When emperor and warrior Karl Cullinane is declared dead, his son Jason takes charge of the inner circle of warriors and the dragon Ellegon to continue the fight against the evil Slavers' Guild. But as Jason struggles to fill his father's shoes, strange rumors suggest that his father may still be alive. Strong language. Sequel to _The Heir Apparent (RC 39804)_. 1988. When Bobby Kennedy Was a Moving Man RC 38983 by Robert Ellis Gordon read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Seattle moving man Stanley Higgins is surprised to find himself working with Bobby Kennedy, who has been sent back to Earth with a few powers. But Bobby soon angers the gods by abusing these gifts, gets fired, and attempts to murder the mobster he holds responsible for Jack Kennedy's death. In prison, Bobby hallucinates about his first life. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Windleaf RC 41148 by Josepha Sherman read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Eighteen-year-old Count Thierry rescues a mysterious young woman named Glinfinial from the ancient forests that surround his estate. They fall in love and want to get married, but Glinfinial's father turns out to be the powerful Faerie Lord Tiernathal, who prohibits the marriage and spirits his daughter back into the forest. To win Glinfinial, Thierry must undertake a dangerous quest against powerful magic. For high school and older readers. 1993. Wishing Season RC 40094 by Esther M. Friesner read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Khalid, one of the smartest genies in his class, receives an early chance to earn a lamp of his own. His first master is a scraggly black cat whose requests are simple: "Food. Clean fur. Loving home." But Khalid soon discovers a cat doesn't qualify as a master, and he returns to offer three wishes to the cat's new owner, Haroun. Trouble arises when impatient Khalid forgets to inform Haroun of the limit on wishes. For high school and older readers. 1993. Witch and Wombat RC 40101 by Carolyn Cushman read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Hali, a witch, and Bernie, her familiar, are residents of a magic realm that is facing a shortage of psychic energy. The energy comes from mortals who believe in magic, but lately the mortals have had other thoughts on their minds. The executive producer of Hali's land has come up with the idea of a theme park called Grimmworld, and Hali will be the guide for their first four guests--two college men, a high school student, and a media critic. 1994. The Wolf of Winter RC 38633 by Paula Volsky read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes The land of Rhazaulle is shaped by its bitterly cold climate and by the secret practice of necromancy. Prince Varis, younger brother of the ruling Ulor, must first destroy those in the line of succession before he can become Ulor. He resorts to the forbidden sorcery and does away with all except his niece Shalindra and her brother Cerrov. But can he destroy them without becoming a spifflicate? Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1993. The Woods Out Back: Spearwielder's Tale, Volume 1 RC 40620 by R.A. Salvatore read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes Gary Leger, a young college graduate with a dead-end job and an unfulfilled life, walks into the woods behind his house one day and enters a magic realm of leprechauns, witches, and dragons. He finds that the only way he can return home is to take the place of the realm's lost hero and wield a legendary spear against an evil sorceress. Prequel to _The Dragon's Dagger (RC 40621)_. 1993. Xanadu 3 RC 40815 edited by Jane Yolen read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes Editor Yolen describes this third collection of twenty-five stories and eleven poems as an "all-purpose fantasy m‚lange." In "Mollusk Dreams," a woman dreams of a refuge like a snail's shell. "Jo's Hair" relates the adventures of the mane Jo March sold in _Little Women_. The poem "Swan/Princess" tells of a princess becoming a swan and then a princess again. Some strong language. 1995. General Absolute Truths RC 40512 by Susan Howatch read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes Starbridge, 1965. Bishop Charles Ashworth once again faces crises of faith and spirit. His staunch defense of a tradition that is under attack by a decadent society has earned him the nickname of "Anti-Sex Ashworth." But a greater crisis occurs when his wife, Lyle, dies suddenly and he becomes estranged from his sons, his colleagues, and his parishioners. Sequel to _Mystical Paths (RC 36068)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Ambition and Love RC 40315 by Ward Just read by Grant Albrecht 2 cassettes Harry is an American mystery writer living in Paris. He encounters another expatriate, Georgia, who long ago dated Harry's late brother in Chicago. Georgia tells Harry about her work as an artist and describes how it has ruled her life and how it led her to Paris. Some strong language. 1994. Arabian Nights and Days RC 40394 by Naguib Mahfouz read by Fred Major 2 cassettes First published in Arabic in 1979, this novel draws on the classic _The Thousand and One Nights_ for its fragmentary tales on themes of power, corruption, political protest, serial killings, and religious extremists in a medieval middle-eastern setting. The author is a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. 1995. As Max Saw It RC 39167 by Louis Begley read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Max and Charlie had been Harvard classmates. When they meet again as guests of a mutual friend at an Italian villa, both men have become successful in their chosen professions. Charlie, though traveling with a young man called Toby, indicates his interest in keeping a relationship with Max alive. Eventually their paths cross again. It becomes clear that Toby is not well, and Max finally learns about people. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1994. California Angel RC 40061 by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Toy Johnson's husband is annoyed when she gives money to her needy students. What is this compulsion to help children that drives Toy time after time? And how are her efforts to help children related to her dreams and to her recurring cardiac episodes? While on a trip to New York with a friend, she has an attack and finds herself saving a child from a burning building. Then she is arrested for kidnapping. Bestseller 1995. A Case of Curiosities RC 39103 by Allen Kurzweil read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes At an auction in Paris, an antiques buff picks up a box of items that document the life of Claude Page, an obscure eighteenth-century inventor. Examining the contents, the new owner reconstructs Page's life, beginning with an apprenticeship at the age of ten to an eccentric clockmaker. Later Page focused his talents on an invention called the "Talking Turkish Gentleman," a device that did not survive the French Revolution. 1992. Closing Time RC 40303 by Joseph Heller read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Heller's sequel to _Catch-22 (RC 18132)_ reintroduces many of the characters from the first novel written thirty-three years earlier. Yossarian is again in the hospital planning for his own early demise but, at sixty-eight, is in good health. In fact, he is organizing a wedding--at the Port Authority Bus Terminal--for the daughter of Milo Minderbinder. Milo is now involved in creating defense weapons for the government. Strong language. 1994. Darktown Strutters RC 40151 by Wesley Brown read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Jim Crow, a Kentucky slave, is a superb dancer. Tom Rice owns a minstrel show and rents Jim from his master. Jim refuses to wear blackface on stage and, when the other performers won't share accommodations, Jim gets his own railroad car. Meanwhile, he competes with Jack Diamond, an Irish dancer. They enjoy a deep friendship until the outbreak of the New York draft riots during the Civil War. Violence and some strong language. 1994. The Devil's Own Work RC 40418 by Alan Judd read by George Holmes 1 cassette This tale is told by an English teacher who is envious of his friend Edward's ability to pursue his literary ambitions by writing reviews. After a particularly scathing review, Edward is summoned to the French Riviera by a famous novelist. During their meeting, Edward takes possession of an odd manuscript, after which his writing efforts become extremely successful. But Edward is obliged to pay a dreadful price for his wealth and fame. 1991. Doctor Criminale RC 39613 by Malcolm Bradbury read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Doctor Bazlo Criminale is an urbane, sophisticated, intellectual man of the world, and now he is the subject of a television documentary. The researcher, Francis Jay, is a media man without depth. Jay trails Criminale, but the more he captures his subject on film, the more he becomes intimidated by what he does not know. Jay also wonders about certain details on Criminale's resume and whether the man could be a fraud. 1992. Eclipse Fever RC 39743 by Walter Abish read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes At the center of this novel set in Mexico is a professor and literary critic separated from his Spanish wife, who is having an affair with an American writer. Their circle includes an American businessman and his wife, who has a Mexican lover. Young people, including the critic's daughter, become involved in the culture of destruction that they witness in the adult world until no life is left untouched. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1993. Eliza's Daughter RC 39412 by Joan Aiken read by Carmella Ross 2 cassettes In this "sequel" to Jane Austen's _Sense and Sensibility (RC 22282)_, Aiken recounts the life of Liza FitzWilliam, an orphan who grows up in Byblow Bottom--the home of many illegitimate children of the gentry. Her days are spent with Dr. Moultrie, who teaches her to read and to understand the rudiments of Greek, Latin, and the classics. This knowledge stands her in good stead when she later becomes part of the Dashwood sisters' household. 1994. Farewell to Fairacre RC 40005 by Miss Read read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes It is September and time for another school term to begin for Miss Read. She has been feeling poorly lately and is finally persuaded to see her doctor, from whom she learns she has had a small stroke. But life goes on in Fairacre. As Miss Read continues to teach, she thinks about retiring, contends with the idiosyncrasies of the locals, and even considers a marriage proposal. 1993. The Fermata RC 38765 by Nicholson Baker read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Arno Strine, who works as a "temp" in Boston, is in the process of writing his autobiography, which he plans to call _The Fermata_. "Fermata" is a name he has given the Fold, the period in which he stops time and undresses unsuspecting women. As Strine works on his book, he frequently drops into the Fold and later recounts his adventures. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. +Forrest Gump RC 38876 by Winston Groom read by Jamie Horton 2 cassettes With an I.Q. of 70, Forrest Gump admits he's slow, but that doesn't stop him from leading a life full of bewildering adventures. Gump tells of becoming a football star, a war hero, an astronaut, a professional "rassler," an actor, a successful businessman, and a politician. An idiot savant, Gump is also a champion chess player and a musician. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1986. From the Teeth of Angels RC 39595 by Jonathan Carroll read by John Horton 2 cassettes Death appears to an Englishman in a dream, offering to respond to his questions but exacting a price if he fails to understand the answers. An American actress abandons the good life and becomes involved with a war correspondent in Vienna. A terminally ill former television host, also American, has powers he could never imagine. The three deal with death in unique ways while offering one another a strange kind of hope. Strong language. 1994. The Gates of Ivory RC 38005 by Margaret Drabble read by Flo Gibson 3 cassettes In _A Natural Curiosity (RC 31859)_, Drabble portrayed the lives of British women Liz, Alix, and Esther, friends since college. In this sequel, Liz, a London psychiatrist, receives an odd package from her longtime friend Stephen Cox, who has gone to Cambodia. As Liz searches for Stephen in Southeast Asia, glimpses of his life and the lives of Liz and her two friends are revealed. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. The Gift RC 39219 by Kirk Douglas read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes When she was nineteen, Patricia Dennison's grandfather died and Patricia inherited the Stoneham billions. At about the same time, Miguel Cardiga, bullfighter, was seriously wounded and lost a leg. Now several years later, fate brings them together when Patricia purchases two horses from Miguel's father and Miguel is sent to America to train Patricia in dressage. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. The Girls RC 39076 by Elaine Kagan read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes The six girls are part of a group of high school friends who knew each others' families, dated some of the same guys, and in middle age are still best friends. But on a Tuesday morning, everything changes when Jessie comes tearing into Ellen's home closely followed by Pete. A few minutes later, Pete is dead. As the women prepare for the funeral, they recount the successes, losses, and betrayals that have brought them to this day. Strong language. 1994. Glass House RC 38940 by Christine Wiltz read by June Carter 2 cassettes When Althea dies, her estranged niece Thea returns to New Orleans, her large inherited house, and her aunt's longtime housekeeper, Delzora. The city where Thea's shop-owner parents were murdered is as troubled and racially divided as ever. Delzora's drug-dealing son Burgess is hiding out from the police and Thea's former friends are armed against blacks. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Goodbye, Saigon RC 40357 by Nina Vida read by Grainne Cassidy 2 cassettes Thirty-five-year-old Vietnamese Anh supports her extended family in a California Little Saigon with the money she gets for providing luck to a gambling lawyer. When the lawyer disappears, Anh goes to his office. She finds his secretary Jana, who is as desperate for money as Anh, filling in for the lawyer, who is in a coma. Anh helps Jana continue her illegal law practice. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas RC 39601 by Tom Robbins read by Jamie Horton 3 cassettes Gwen Mati, a Seattle stockbroker, finds herself in hot water when the stock market crashes on the eve of Good Friday. But that is only one of Gwen's problems. Over the next three days she must contend with the vanishing of Q-Jo Huffington, her 300-pound psychic roommate; the disappearance of boyfriend Belford Dunn's jewelry-stealing monkey; and the arrival of Larry Diamond, who uses telepathy on her. Strong language. Bestseller 1994. How Late It Was, How Late RC 39808 by James Kelman read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Sammy, a Glasgow drunk, hits bottom and makes matters worse by picking a fight with two soldiers. He sobers up in jail, minus his sight, his money, and his girlfriend, and, to the surprise of no one who knows him, finds his own solutions for dealing with the bureaucracy that tries to help him. Within a few days, Sammy deals with his failures, dispenses advice to his son, and makes a fresh start. Strong language. Winner of the 1994 Booker Prize. 1994. In the Lake of the Woods RC 39569 by Tim O'Brien read by John Stratton 2 cassettes When John Wade loses his bid for U.S. senator from Minnesota, he and his wife Kathy move to a cabin at Lake of the Woods and try to refocus their lives. But each is hiding secrets. Since their marriage has been built on deceit, it is now falling apart. Even John's talent as a magician cannot put things right. And after a few days at the cabin, Kathy simply disappears without a trace. Strong language. Bestseller 1994. Irrawaddy Tango RC 39018 by Wendy Law-Yone read by Diane Page 2 cassettes Tango begins her life with the nickname Mew. But after Carlos teaches her to tango, she adopts the name of the dance. Her ability to tango wins her the attention of an army colonel, whom she marries. The colonel engineers a coup and becomes dictator of the Asian country of Daya. From that day, Tango's existence becomes one of captivity, freedom, leadership, recapture, travel, and freedom again. Violence and some strong language. 1993. An Island Apart RC 38941 by Lillian Beckwith read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Kirsty MacLennan, thirty-eight, has spent most of her life as a cook at Islay, a guesthouse in Scotland. But she is restless and thus accepts the offer of marriage from Ruari Beag MacDonald, a man she has known for eight days. She returns with him to Westisle, in the Hebrides, where he lives with his brother, Ruari Mhor. As the years go by, they share many happy moments together until they are disturbed by a secret from the past. 1992. Jasmine RC 40308 by Bharati Mukherjee read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Young Jyoti, called Jasmine, plans to move with her new husband, Prakash, from their Indian village to a Florida university. Prakash is killed and Jasmine flees to the United States to become a caregiver for a professor's daughter in New York. When she spots her husband's assassin, a fearful Jasmine moves to Iowa, unaware that a complex life awaits her there, too. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1989. Jennie RC 40541 by Douglas Preston read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes In 1965, while on an expedition in the Camaroons for the Boston Museum of Natural History, Hugo Archibald witnesses a dying chimpanzee give birth. He takes the baby chimp, Jennie, to his home. Excerpts from Archibald's memoirs and interviews with family members and others who knew Jennie describe her human-like childhood and her learning sign language. But when she reaches puberty, the Archibalds must decide what to do about Jennie. Strong language. 1994. Just for Kicks RC 40754 by Paul Baczewski read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Brandon Lewis, narrator of this satire on sports, is manager of a high school football team on which one brother is the star quarterback, another is an offensive lineman, and a sister is the punter and field-goal kicker. The coach is an unpredictable fanatic who can be brutal. But Brandon decides to call a few plays of his own, putting his neck on the line and gambling with the state championship. For high school and older readers. 1990. Memoirs of Leticia Valle RC 40348 by Rosa Chacel read by Lucinda Hart Gonzalez 2 cassettes Set in early twentieth-century Spain. Eleven-year-old Leticia moves with her wounded father and aunt to an isolated village where an archivist and his musician wife take over the young girl's education. Piano lessons are quickly abandoned in favor of a history class with the master. And a year later Leticia begins to record things "so they will never be erased in my memory," describing her seduction by the tutor as an "inconceivable act." 1945. Merry Men RC 38797 by Carolyn Chute read by Carole Jordan Stewart 6 cassettes The author of _The Beans of Egypt, Maine (RC 22358)_ and _Letourneau's Used Auto Parts (RC 29700)_ returns to Egypt for another saga, this time about a modern-day Robin Hood, Lloyd Barrington. Lloyd is a motherless child whose creative abilities are fostered by an attentive uncle. After college Lloyd comes back to his small northeastern mill town, marries well, and does what he can to take from the rich to give to the poor. Strong language. 1994. Meshugah RC 39067 by Isaac Bashevis Singer read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Originally published in Yiddish as a serial in the _Forward_. In New York City in the early 1950s, Aaron Greidinger, forty-seven, is a writer and radio "advisor." He is surprised to find that his old friend Max Aberdam survived the Holocaust. Max introduces Aaron to Miriam, his mistress, and the three form a psychic/sexual bond. When the trio journeys to Israel, a terrible secret is revealed. 1994. Moon People RC 39893 by Sondra Shulman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Reenie Richter loves to gamble and finances her habit by stealing from a Miami condo's elderly residents, including her own mother, who has had a stroke. When Reenie finds a bank book in a phone booth, she also "borrows" from that account. Of course, she plans to win big and pay everyone back. On a cruise she meets Ariel Zauberman, a wealthy, corpulent, and corrupt man whose actions are even more extreme. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Nocturne RC 39708 by Lisa St. Aubin de Ter n read by Fred Major 2 cassettes As a young boy in rural Italy, Alessandro Mezzanotte falls in love with Valentina, a circus gypsy. When World War II begins, the circus no longer comes, but Alessandro continues to dream of Valentina. Wounded in the war, he returns to his home where for forty years he lives alone--his only companion the conscript who cares for him. But when Stefano comes to help, each finds new meaning in the present. Some violence and some strong language. 1992. None to Accompany Me RC 40225 by Nadine Gordimer read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Vera Stark is an aging white South African attorney representing blacks shortly before the end of apartheid. She forces herself to examine the consequences of her personal life at the same time that she struggles to keep pace with the rapidly changing political situation. Meanwhile, a black couple, good friends of Vera, face tension as the wife rises to an executive position and the husband seems to be stuck in the patterns of the past. 1994. Of Love and Other Demons RC 40555 by Gabriel GarcĄa M rquez read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Set in a South American seaport town during the colonial era, with its sharp division between the rich and poor classes. Twelve-year-old Sierva Maria de Todos Los Angeles is bitten by a rabid dog and handed over to the church for exorcism, where she is adored by a bookish priest. Their forbidden love becomes a symbol of barriers breaking and cultures blending. Bestseller 1995. The Old Man Who Read Love Stories RC 38971 by Luis SepŁlveda read by Janet Daley 1 cassette In a remote village in Ecuador's jungle, an old man enjoys romance novels brought by a dentist who visits twice a year. At first bitter when the jungle claims his wife, the man learns from the native Indians to appreciate the jungle environment. When an ocelot terrorizes the region, the old man must use his knowledge to hunt the beautiful wild animal. Strong language and some violence. 1989. One Sweet Quarrel RC 39747 by Deirdre McNamer read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Shelby, Montana, 1973. Michael Cage, now an actor in Hollywood, is coming to Shelby to gather information about the heavyweight boxing match that took place there in 1923. Among the town residents are the Malones--Daisy Lou, who changed her name to Amelia during her brief career in New York, and Jerry, who came to Shelby as a homesteader and was one of those responsible for the boxing match, an event that forever changed their lives. 1994. The Paperboy RC 40019 by Pete Dexter read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Jack James narrates this tale of his newspaper family's involvement in an effort to prove Hillary Van Wetter innocent of the murder of Sheriff Thurmond Call. Ward James, now a reporter in Miami, returns to Moat County, Florida, with his writing partner Yardley Acheman, at the request of Charlotte Bless, who has fallen in love with the accused man. As they investigate, they discover much about their own family. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Playland RC 40548 by John Gregory Dunne read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Following a decade as Hollywood's top-dollar child movie star, Blue Tyler vanishes. Now, forty-five years later, she is living a decidedly unglamorous life in Detroit, where she is rediscovered by screenwriter Jack Broderick. Seeking an explanation for the intervening period, Jack finds puzzling answers, but he puts the pieces together to produce a screenplay about the legend. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. The Prince of West End Avenue RC 39517 by Alan Isler read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Otto Korner, eighty-three, is a resident of the Emma Lazarus retirement home on West End Avenue in Manhattan. A new physical therapist reminds Otto of his first love, Magda Damrosch, whom he met in Zurich in 1917. Against the backdrop of the home's play rehearsals, Otto recalls his life, Magda, his desire to be a poet, the Holocaust, and his work in America. He becomes distressed when an important letter is stolen. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. Profane Friendship RC 38723 by Harold Brodkey read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Testimony to the endurance of love narrated by Niles O'Hara, American son of an alcoholic writer living in Venice in the 1930s. At that time, Niles went to school with Giangiacomo Galliani, called Onni. Returning with his mother after the war, the now-adolescent Niles renews his friendship with Onni. Together the two boys explore their developing sexuality and form a relationship that lasts a lifetime. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. The Raiders RC 40518 by Harold Robbins read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Twenty years after _The Carpetbaggers (RC 40517)_, wealthy Jonas Cord is still regretting never telling his late father he loved him and never having a son to express his love to. Now, while Cord is on the run from federal marshals who want him to take a business risk by testifying in front of Congress, his wife is divorcing him. Then he learns he has a grown son. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Russian Girl RC 38722 by Kingsley Amis read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Professor Richard Vaisey, of the London Institute of Slavonic Studies, is approached by Anna Danilova, a Russian poet, for aid in getting her brother out of a Moscow prison. Vaisey is not impressed by Danilova's poetry and doesn't believe she will ever be famous back in Russia. But he does find himself enamored of her personality and beauty. There is just one problem, and it is a big one: Vaisey is married to a vengeful woman. Strong language. 1992. The Seventh Wife RC 39599 by Andrei Moscovit read by Ken Kliban 4 cassettes Anton Sebich, a middle-aged insurance salesman and radio talk-show host, has been married six times and has ten children. When Anton gets a phone call from wife number one indicating that daughter number one is missing, he sets out to find her. Anton's search takes him to see all his former wives, on an ocean voyage, and into the former Soviet Union. He also meets wife number seven! Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Shoemaker's Tale RC 40040 by Mark Ari read by Richard Davidson 1 cassette Meir is only four when he and his sister become orphans in eighteenth-century Warsaw. They fend for themselves until Meir is old enough to be apprenticed to an uncle, who is a shoemaker. Eventually Meir leaves home in search of the Baal Shem Tov, a Jewish mystic. Meir's experiences in the real world teach him hard lessons about the spiritual life, which he pursues until his return to Warsaw. 1993. Siesta RC 39026 by Berry Fleming read by Michael Stanton 2 cassettes A picture of life in a small Alabama town. It is a dry summer. A high-pressure system seems to be stuck over Georgetown; the air is still, and the roads are dusty. Dr. Abercorn is expecting his son, who has been in medical school, to come and visit for the summer and help out while his nurse goes to Europe for a couple of weeks. And several other northern visitors will stroll into town during the season. Some strong language. 1935. Stormy Weather RC 41190 by Carl Hiaasen read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes As a hurricane hurtles through Florida, a handful of unusual people react in peculiar ways. Honeymooning Max Lamb eagerly videotapes the wreckage but is soon kidnapped by a reclusive ex-governor called Skink. Meanwhile two hustlers try to stage an insurance scam, and Max's new wife hunts for him with the help of a millionaire who juggles skulls. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. They Whisper RC 40008 by Robert Olen Butler read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes A Pulitzer Prize-winning author's tale about Ira Holloway, a man nearing middle age, who hears the voices of women he has loved in the past. Ira relives passionate encounters and dreams of women he has never known, in an intense meditation on the nature of sexuality. Meanwhile, his real life offers little to satisfy his desires, as his wife's obsession turns her from religious eccentric to fanatic. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. To Dance with the White Dog RC 38994 by Terry Kay read by June Carter 2 cassettes Sam Peek's entry in his journal says simply, "Today my wife died. We were married fifty-seven good years." His children gather and begin to discuss what is to be done. Eventually Sam finds himself alone, except for a mysterious white dog only he can see--to the consternation of his children. Although somewhat incapacitated by a bad leg, Sam remains independent until he joins his wife in death. The dog then appears to his family. Some strong language. 1990. Venus Envy RC 38421 by Rita Mae Brown read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Mary Frazier Armstrong, a socially prominent and attractive young woman, runs an art gallery in Virginia. Frazier, as she is known, believing that she doesn't have long to live, writes to her family and friends, informing them that she is gay. After the letters are in the mail, she learns that the diagnosis was a mistake--she will recover. Reactions to the letters send Frazier into a Mount Olympus fantasy. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. White Man's Grave RC 40359 by Richard Dooling read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Just before Randall Killigan, a bankruptcy lawyer, receives word that his son Michael, a Peace Corps volunteer in Sierra Leone, West Africa, is missing, Randall receives a mysterious package containing a ball of black rags with a red pipe projecting from it. As Randall and Boone Westfall, Michael's best friend, search for Michael, they become involved in African politics and witchcraft. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Gothic Dark Paradise RC 40096 by Tami Hoag read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes When her boyfriend dumps her, California court reporter Marilee Jennings quits her job and heads for Montana to visit her friend Lucy. Marilee is shocked to learn that Lucy was recently killed by a hunter. Lucy left Marilee her estate, an odd assortment of acquaintances (including a surly, unsettling cowboy and a rich playboy), and some signs that she was involved in something devious. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. +Daughter of the Stars RC 39862 by Phyllis A. Whitney read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Children's author Lacey Elliot grew up without knowing any family except her mother. A letter has arrived from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and, to spare her ill mother, Lacey reads the letter and learns that she has relatives she never knew existed. She travels to Harpers Ferry, where her arrival, along with that of her grandfather, Daniel Griffin, stirs up long-suppressed memories involving murder--and another murder ensues. 1994. Embers RC 40355 by Antoinette Stockenberg read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Meg Hazard, thirty-seven, needs a break from the responsibilities of running the Inn Between in Bar Harbor, Maine. For too long she has had to be the dependable one in the family, which includes her father and sister, and her brother, his wife, and their sons. But a dying man's gift of a unique dollhouse and the arrival of Tom Wyler, a Chicago policeman on leave, bring problems with secrets for Meg. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. A Long Fatal Love Chase RC 41453 by Louisa May Alcott read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Written in 1866, this book is now published for the first time. Rosamond Vivian, eighteen, lives with her grandfather on an island estate off England's coast. She longs to escape the solitude, and her chance arrives in the form of Phillip Tempest, almost twice her age. They marry, and he takes her with him to his villa near Nice. But Rosamond soon suspects that all is not as it first appeared. She even fears that her husband is a murderer. Bestseller 1995. Growing Up Among the Volcanoes RC 40369 by Omar S. Casta¤eda read by Ilona Dulaski 1 cassette Isabel Pacay, the eldest daughter of a Mayan family in Guatemala, has a dream--to stay in school and become a teacher. While many of her friends are married with families, she feels too young to marry. When her mother becomes ill, Isabel's dreams are shattered as she quits school to care for her. The _sanjorin_ has been unable to cure Mrs. Pacay, but her family fears consulting an American medical student. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. The Book of Intimate Grammar RC 40301 by David Grossman read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Aron Kleinfeld, twelve, has been the ringleader in his Jerusalem neighborhood for many years. Then suddenly, his friends begin to put aside their childish ways and develop into adults. Yet for three more years, Aron refuses to mature--even after his bar mitzvah--and attempts to imitate his hero, Houdini, and escape growing up. But as the Six Day War comes, so does adulthood. Some descriptions of sex. 1991. Cold Sassy Tree RC 39112 by Olive Ann Burns read by Dennis Bateman 3 cassettes (Reissue) Just three weeks after Granny's death, Will Tweedy's Grandpa marries the pretty, thirtyish town milliner, Miss Love Simpson. It's 1906 and the town of Cold Sassy, Georgia, is shocked. Fourteen-year-old Will takes it all in--his Grandpa's rejuvenation and Cold Sassy's reaction--while he experiences some major life changes of his own. For high school and older readers. 1984. Is Kissing a Girl Who Smokes like Licking an Ashtray? RC 40328 by Randy Powell read by Mo Lotman 1 cassette Biff, eighteen, is obsessed with pinball and Tommie, the girl of his dreams. After nearly two years, though, he has yet to talk to her (or any other girl) without freezing up. Then, along comes Heidi, a wisecracking, cigarette-smoking fifteen-year-old who is staying with relatives in his neighborhood while she's suspended from school. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Lead Us Not into Penn Station RC 39396 by Bruce Ducker read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Summer in Brooklyn, 1955. Danny Meadoff is sixteen, he plans to study Dante at Brooklyn College, and he and two close friends have great plans for the summer. Life is as it should be. Or is it? This season will not be as Danny has it planned. His father's job is failing, the Dodgers may move out of Brooklyn, the sax player down at the corner may be on drugs, and Danny must go to work. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Red Sky at Morning RC 37376 by Richard Bradford read by Larry Shapiro 2 cassettes (Reissue) A boy of seventeen accompanies his mother to their summer home in New Mexico while his father is serving in World War II. He describes their life in the remote mountain village and the comic escapades that occur. Through it all runs the strain of holding the family together. For high school and older readers. 1968. Historical The Affair at Honey Hill RC 38935 by Berry Fleming read by Don Emmick 1 cassette In the winter of 1861, Edwin Daws, a middle-aged Confederate soldier, is posted near Honey Hill, a plantation where he worked during one summer many years ago. Torn now between his present duties and memories of his love for someone who once lived at Honey Hill, Daws and the ongoing war become symbols of the difficulty of resolving moral conflicts. Some strong language. 1981. Afton of Margate Castle: The Theyn Chronicles, Volume 1 RC 40289 by Angela Elwell Hunt read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Wido and Corba are simple "villeins" living on the estate of Lord Perceval. When their ewe dies while carrying the lamb that was to be their Michelmas offering to the lord, they are forced to give their only daughter, Afton, to Lady Endeline. Afton becomes a companion to the lord's daughter and lives in comfort--until she makes a grave mistake. Prequel to _The Troubadour's Quest (RC 39891)_. 1993. Air and Fire RC 39839 by Rupert Thomson read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes A French couple transports a prefabricated church designed by Gustave Eiffel to Baja California in the 1890s. There a small French community exploits Mexican labor while the husband, an engineer, oversees the construction project and his wife attracts the attention of a Mexican military commander and an American prospector. Descriptions of sex, violence, and some strong language. 1993. And All Our Wounds Forgiven RC 39886 by Julius Lester read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes The central character in this novel, John Calvin Marshall, is a fictional version of Martin Luther King Jr. The story is told in flashbacks and from the perspective of many years. Marshall, his wife, a white mistress, and a close associate in the civil rights movement assess their successes and failures and ponder whether the effort was worthwhile. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Banished Children of Eve RC 39735 by Peter Quinn read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes New York City in the summer of 1863 is about to erupt into violence. The Civil War continues, Irish immigrants flood the city, and they, along with city residents, begin to fear that the black people arriving from the South will take their jobs. Quinn explores the interaction among these groups as they unite in a common cause--to fight the new military draft. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1994. Beauty from Ashes RC 41021 by Eugenia Price read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes St. Simons Island, Georgia, 1845. Anne Couper Fraser has had to face the death of her parents, her beloved husband John, and a daughter. Now she must face the loss of her much loved plantation on St. Simons Island. With the rest of her children, Anne moves to Marietta, Georgia, and begins to put her life back together--until war clouds begin to hover over her and the South. Sequel to _Where Shadows Go (RC 37209)_. Bestseller 1995. The Birthday Boys RC 38934 by Beryl Bainbridge read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette Captain Robert Scott and four members of his team each give their version of the Antarctic expedition of 1912. The three-year trip aboard a converted whaler had a dual purpose--as a scientific mission and as a race to the South Pole. Individual narratives reveal how pleased each man was with their joint accomplishments and their endurance. But such pride was not enough to overcome disappointment, foolhardiness, and eventual death. 1991. The Captive Bride: The House of Winslow, Book 2 RC 39679 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes While studying in England, Matthew Winslow, Gilbert and Humility's son, marries Lydia Carbonne. But their time together is short, or so it seems when Matthew goes down with a ship. Lydia and her father-in-law travel to America, where Lydia gives birth to a daughter, Rachel. It becomes Rachel's destiny to carry on the word of God, but will she have the faith to do so? Sequel to _The Honorable Imposter (RC 39673)_. 1987. Castile for Isabella RC 39769 by Jean Plaidy read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes The king of Castile is on his deathbed, and his hysterical second wife, Isabella, worries about the fate of her two children. The king's son by his first marriage, Henry, is heir to the throne, but Henry's marriage to Blanche of Aragon has produced no heirs. Isabella is preparing her young daughter, Isabella, to become queen. Then Henry divorces and takes a second wife who bears a child. Now there is uncertainty about the rightful heir. 1960. Catilina's Riddle RC 39565 by Steven Saylor read by Richard Davidson 4 cassettes Known as the Finder to his friends in ancient Rome, Gordianus, of _Roman Blood (RC 36648)_, inherits a farm in the countryside where he can escape the hectic city. But it appears that city life will still intrude on him. His friend Cicero is asking that Gordianus help keep an eye on Catilina, a senator suspected of conspiracy. At first Gordianus is reluctant to become involved. Then he finds a headless corpse in his stables. Some violence. 1993. The Circle of the Gods RC 39609 by Victor Canning read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Sequel to _The Crimson Chalice (RC 36079)_ in a trilogy set in King Arthur's time. Baradoc, son of a tribal chieftain in the west country, has married Tia, the Roman girl who came to his rescue. This is the story of their son Arturo, or Arthur, who grows up after the Romans have departed and left Britain to be fought over by the Saxons. Arthur, a somewhat unruly youth, determines to form an army to keep out intruders and to restore greatness to his homeland. 1977. The City Below RC 39646 by James Carroll read by Jamie Horton 3 cassettes As Irish-Catholic children growing up near Boston, Nick and Terry Doyle were inseparable. As young adults, Terry feels called to the priesthood, but leaves to become active in Kennedy's presidential campaign, while Nick runs their grandfather's flower shop and gets involved with the mob. Each becomes successful but pays a great price. Sequel to _Mortal Friends (RC 11619)_. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1994. The Cloister and the Hearth; or, Maid, Wife, and Widow RC 40169 by Charles Reade read by John Horton 5 cassettes Historical romance set in late fifteenth-century Europe relating the adventures of Gerard, a young Dutchman in love with Margaret. Prevented from marrying, Gerard leaves Holland and, while he is in Italy, receives a forged letter convincing him of Margaret's death. Despondent, he enters a monastery and later finds Margaret not only alive, but also the mother of his son, Erasmus, who becomes a philosopher. 1861. The Colonists: An American Family Portrait, Book 2 RC 40320 by Jack Cavanaugh read by John Horton 3 cassettes Boston 1727. Benjamin Morgan, great-grandson of Drew Morgan, is dead, and it is up to his children to maintain the bond of Christian heritage within the Morgan family. But Philip, Priscilla, and Jared do not get along with one another, and they do not care about their father's faith. Then Daniel Cole, a family friend, forces the family to confront their beliefs. Sequel to _The Puritans (RC 40319)_. 1995. The Commodore RC 39897 by Patrick O'Brian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes As in sixteen previous tales in this series, Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin occupy center stage. Upon their return to England, the seafaring duo face several domestic adjustments. Just as life on land becomes very interesting, Captain Aubrey is ordered to Africa. But the Napoleonic Wars are not over, so another, secret order redirects the commodore to Ireland to intercept the French. Some strong language. 1994. Copperhead: The Starbuck Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 39191 by Bernard Cornwell read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Outside Richmond, 1862. The Civil War rages and Nate Starbuck is well entrenched in the rebel cause, even though he is the son of a Boston preacher. In this sequel to _Rebel (RC 37711)_, Nate finds himself accused of being a Yankee spy. He must infiltrate Union troops to find the real spy, free himself from capture, and save his family. Strong language and violence. 1994. The Crossed Sabres: The House of Winslow, Book 13 RC 39751 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Thomas Winslow survives the Civil War but returns home to find he has been betrayed by his wife, Marlene, and his best friend, Spencer Grayson. The only thing Tom has left from his marriage is his daughter, Laurie. Tom joins the Department of Indian Affairs and with his daughter travels through much of the West. But his life continues to be haunted by his old friend Grayson. Sequel to _The Final Adversary (RC 39750)_. 1993. Daughter of Grace: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 2 RC 40210 by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Now that Corrie Belle Hollister and her brothers and sisters have found their father, the family, including Uncle Nick, have begun a new life together. Fortunately for Corrie, Mrs. Parrish continues to be a source of help and spiritual comfort. But their lives change when Pa decides the kids need a mother and sends for a mail-order bride. Sequel to _My Father's World (RC 40209)_. 1990. Daughters of Spain RC 39813 by Jean Plaidy read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Spain for the Sovereigns (RC 39799)_, Queen Isabella's consort, Ferdinand, has become even more hungry for power. Angry when his wife refuses to give his bastard son the archbishopric of Toledo, Ferdinand turns his attention to their children's futures. He arranges powerful marriages, even for ten-year-old Catalina. Isabella chides herself into thinking like a monarch instead of a mother. 1961. Deepwater: A Novel of the Carolinas RC 40264 by Pamela Jekel read by Jill Ferris 5 cassettes The spirit of the women of "the Colony Different," North Carolina, is illustrated in a family saga, beginning with two sisters, that starts before the Revolution and spans the years until the Civil War. After her father is killed by Indians and her mother dies of smallpox, Tess Hancock, herself a scarred smallpox survivor, must chop off her sister Glory's hand after a snake bites it. Some violence. 1994. A Distant Trumpet RC 38772 by Paul Horgan read by Michael Kramer 5 cassettes (Reissue) Historical novel set in the Southwest after the Civil War. A young army couple is stationed at a remote post in the Arizona Territory. When war with the Apaches threatens, the husband, accompanied only by White Horn, an army scout, sets out to obtain the surrender of the Apaches' most resistant chief, Rainbow Son. 1960. The Dixie Widow: The House of Winslow, Book 9 RC 39733 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When Belle Wickham became a widow, she vowed never to remarry until the Yankees were whipped. Now Belle has been asked to become a spy for the Confederacy. She uses her position as a relative of Whitfield Winslow to gain entry into Washington society, where she can secure secret information. But Belle finds not only God's love, but that of another Winslow in Washington. Sequel to _The Last Confederate (RC 39725)_. 1991. Dolley: A Novel of Dolley Madison in Love and War RC 39476 by Rita Mae Brown read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Fictionalized account of eighteen months in the life of the first lady in the midst of the War of 1812. Alternating between diary entries and narrative, the author portrays Dolley as a determined woman with a streak of frivolity, loyal to her beleaguered husband yet mindful of her nonviolent Quaker upbringing. She confides her fears and thoughts about politicians, personal finances, and slavery. 1994. The Fields RC 38654 by Conrad Richter read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes (Reissue) Sequel to _The Trees (RC 38653)_ and volume two of the Awakening Land trilogy. This story revolves around Sayward Luckett Wheeler, a sturdy, illiterate, and inventive young woman who bore Portius, her Yankee lawyer husband, eight children. Sayward teaches Portius how to survive in the West, as the Ohio wilderness was known in the nineteenth century, and her children how to build a farm in a clearing. 1940. The Final Adversary: The House of Winslow, Book 12 RC 39750 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Barney Winslow, Mark and Lola's son, leaves home because he feels he can never be as good as his younger brother or his sister. He gets into trouble and lands in prison. Lola gets him released, thanks to the help of Katie Sullivan. Barney has become a bitter man and wants nothing to do with God or anyone else, but a friend from prison will have a positive effect on him. Sequel to _The Union Belle (RC 39749)_. 1992. First Light: Of Saints and Sinners, Volume 1 RC 40431 by Harold Fickett read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes Abram White is only eleven years old in 1729 when he leaves his home in northern Ireland and heads for America. On his trip, he becomes indentured to Captain Jack Hawks and spends the next ten years sailing around the world. When Abram meets Sarah Nicolls of New York, he knows that they are meant for each other, but they must face many hardships before they learn how to love one another. 1993. The Forest House RC 39356 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes Eilan, a Druid on the verge of womanhood, is fated to become a high priestess. Gaius Macellius, a Roman, intends to help conquer Britain and overcome the Druids. Gaius falls into a pit and is rescued by Eilan and her aunt, but he fails to disclose that he is a Roman. Eilan falls in love with him and bears his child. But will she continue to love him or forsake him and fulfill her sacred destiny? Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1993. +From Fields of Gold RC 39872 by Alexandra Ripley read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Nate Richardson, a North Carolina tobacco farmer, travels to Virginia to acquire the patent for a cigarette-rolling machine from Mr. Augustus Standish. The price tag is marriage to Mr. Standish's granddaughter Chess. This marriage of convenience becomes a business partnership that puts Nate on top of the tobacco industry. But the marriage is in danger when his past comes back to haunt him. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. From Time to Time RC 40463 by Jack Finney read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Sequel to _Time and Again (RC 23888)_. Ruben Prien is still working on a secret research program, even though the project has lost its funding. He wants to send Simon Morley, a man capable of moving about in time, back to 1912. Simon's assignment is to find Z, a man sent on a crucial diplomatic mission to prevent World War I. But Z is booked on the _Titanic_, and Simon must prevent its sinking. Strong language. Bestseller 1995. The Gallant Outlaw: The House of Winslow, Book 15 RC 39753 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Betsy Winslow, daughter of Bron and Zach, is jealous of her sister Lanie. So when Vic Perrago pays attention to her, and then offers marriage, Betsy is too overwhelmed to see the dangers ahead. She and Vic elope, and she soon discovers that Vic is an outlaw. When her father learns the truth, he sends Lanie to find Betsy and bring her home. But Lanie must hire another outlaw to help her. Sequel to _The Valiant Gunman (RC 39752)_. 1994. Generations of Winter RC 39541 by Vassily Aksyonov read by Ken Kliban 6 cassettes Epic novel, set in the Soviet Union from 1925 to 1945, that chronicles the fate of the Gradov family, representatives of the privileged class caught up in Stalin's grip. A physician and his musician wife are parents of a daughter who is a cynical poet, one son who is a Marxist, and another who is a soldier without political ideals. Inevitably the Gradovs become pointless victims of the regime. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. The Gentle Rebel: The House of Winslow, Book 4 RC 39693 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes The Winslow family story continues as Nathan, son of Adam and Molly, becomes involved in the American Revolution and considers becoming a minister. Nathan's love for his cousin, Abigail Howland, brings him joy and pain during the war as it moves from Lexington to Bunker Hill. But in the end, he will come to realize the strength of his love for Julie Sampson. Sequel to _The Indentured Heart (RC 39685)_. 1988. The Glory RC 39492 by Herman Wouk read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes In _The Hope (RC 37674128)_, Wouk provided an account of the first twenty years of Israel's short history as seen through the eyes of three families. Now he continues with Israeli people amidst further military conflicts: the Yom Kippur War, the rescue at Entebbe, and the bombing of Iraq's nuclear reactor. He concludes his account with the Camp David Accords and the promise for peace within the Middle East. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 19924724. The Golden Pharaoh: The Children of the Lion, Volume 5 RC 38493 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales spoke of how the Sons of the Lion came to Egypt to help hold back the invading Shepherd Kings and of the capture of Mereet and Joseph. Now he tells of the powerful Golden Pharaoh, of the forces of the Black Wind, and of Baliniri of Babylon, who comes to the war-torn divided land. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Lion in Egypt (RC 38492)_. 1985. The Goldsmith's Wife RC 40410 by Jean Plaidy read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes Thomas Wainstead knows he must find a husband for his daughter Jane, sixteen, or there will be trouble ahead. To that end, he invites William Shore, goldsmith, to dinner. Dinner becomes a disaster when Jane speaks ill of the king. She does not approve of the way women throw themselves at the king's feet and readily become his mistresses. But after her marriage, Jane finds her convictions challenged by an attractive merchant. 1950. Guinevere: The Legend in Autumn RC 37922 by Persia Woolley read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes As Guinevere awaits her burning at the stake at dawn, her longtime friend Gareth passes the hours with her. Together they look back on Guinevere's life as queen to King Arthur. Perhaps things would have been different if she had not raised Arthur's bastard son Mordred, and if she had not fallen in love with Lancelot. But those events led to her eventual downfall. Sequel to _Queen of the Summer Stars (RC 37921)_. 1991. The Hawk and the Jewel: The Kensington Chronicles, Volume 1 RC 39527 by Lori Wick read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Even though she is English, Shani is the most favored child in the household of Ahmad Khan. Thus she has trouble understanding how her beloved Ahmad can send her back to England. On the voyage, Captain Brandon Hawkesbury tells Sunny (her given name) about her family and about life in England. But Hawk cannot prepare her for the turmoil she soon faces. Prequel to _Wings of the Morning (RC 39528)_. 1993. Heart of the Wilderness RC 39626 by Janette Oke read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes At fifty, George McMannus must begin a new life. His daughter and son-in-law have been killed while on a wilderness trip and he must care for his four-year-old granddaughter, Kendra. George is concerned about the kind of life he can provide for her in his cabin in the wild, but he knows they must be together. As Kendra matures she learns to trust God to help her through many troubled times, and eventually so does her grandfather. 1993. Henry and Clara RC 39477 by Thomas Mallon read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Henry Rathbone and his fianc‚e, Clara Harris, were sitting in the presidential box at Ford's Theater with the Lincolns when John Wilkes Booth shot the president. Rathbone was stabbed also and nearly died. The author recreates the lives of these two young people--raised as brother and sister when his mother married her father--before, during, and after the Civil War. The effect of the assassination on them is devastating. 1994. The Hinterlands: A Mountain Tale in Three Parts RC 40300 by Robert Morgan read by Judith Ann Gantly and John Stratton 2 cassettes A family saga begins in 1772 when young Petal Jarvis runs off with Realus Richards, who promises to take her out west. Eight years later, after birthing her children in a solitary homestead, Petal learns she has been just a stone's throw from her parents' settlement all along. In the remaining two segments, Petal's grandson and great-grandson recount their own mountain adventures and run-ins with "painter" cats. 1994. The Holy Warrior: The House of Winslow, Book 6 RC 39709 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes As America expands westward, Nathan's sons Christmas and Knox also head west. Knox plans to establish a trading post. Christmas wants to escape from his past and avoid the future planned for him. He marries a Sioux woman and settles on the frontier. But home and God call to him, and he returns to enroll at Yale and become a minister. Sequel to _The Saintly Buccaneer (RC 39701)_. 1989. The Honorable Imposter: The House of Winslow, Book 1 RC 39673 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Gilbert Winslow has studied ministry in the Church of England, but his heart is not in it. He accepts Lord North's challenge to locate fugitive William Brewster and his band of Puritans in Holland. Winslow succeeds but, through a series of mishaps, finds himself on the _Mayflower_. It is at Plymouth that Winslow discovers his religious calling and his love. Prequel to _The Captive Bride (RC 39679)_. 1986. The Immortal Wound RC 39610 by Victor Canning read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Sequel to _The Circle of the Gods (RC 39609)_. Recreates the British world during the Dark Ages and King Arthur's years of greatness. Recounts Arthur's long, lonely striving to solidify his power and discipline an army to fight the crucial battle that will halt the invading Saxons for more than a century. 1978. In Search of Bernab‚ RC 39807 by Graciela Lim˘n read by Peter Gil 1 cassette Since Luz Delcano's son, Lucio, was taken from her, she is especially protective of Bernab‚. Lucio becomes head of state security, the Salvadoran equivalent of a death squad, while Bernab‚, destined for the priesthood, disappears after the assassination of the archbishop. Luz looks for Bernab‚, who has joined the guerrillas, but finds him too late to save him from his brother. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1993. In the Time of the Butterflies RC 40316 by Julia Alvarez read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Set in the Dominican Republic under the regime of dictator Rafael Trujillo. In 1960 three of the four Mirabal sisters were murdered for their part in the struggle for freedom. The author, a refugee herself, recreates the lives of Patria, the eldest; Ded‚, the sole survivor; Minerva, wife of a revolutionary; and Maria Theresa, the diarist. Alvarez depicts the everyday lives of the women, martyred for their courage and beliefs. 1994. The Indentured Heart: The House of Winslow, Book 3 RC 39685 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Adam Winslow is a farmer and he is now headed for England where he intends to study the latest farming methods. In England, Adam meets Molly Burns, whom he brings back to America as an indentured servant. Adam and his brother Charles attempt to make a living on their farm, but fate is not kind, and it is only through faith in God and themselves that they find happiness and love. Sequel to _The Captive Bride (RC 39679)_. 1988. The Indian Chronicles RC 40630 by Jos‚ Barreiro read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes In the late 1980s, the author researched his doctoral thesis in the West Indies, where he saw 1530s documents regarding Diego Col˘n, a TaĄno Indian like himself, and Bishop Bartolom‚ de Las Casas. Barreiro's novel recounts in diary form the story of Col˘n, who was captured by newly landed Christopher Columbus, and of Las Casas, who fought to free the Indians from captivity. Some violence. 1993. Ingram of the Irish: The Theyn Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 40291 by Angela Elwell Hunt read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Father Colum, an Irish monk, goes out into the villages to teach the children. One day he discovers a young woman being raped. He rescues her, cares for her wounds, and stays with her until she bears a child. But she dies in childbirth, and Colum takes her son and flees to England. Now that child is twenty-six, and Colum has come to tell him of his birthright. Sequel to _The Troubadour's Quest (RC 40290)_. 1994. Into the Battle: This Land, This Time, Volume 1 RC 40847 by Dobrica osi read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes The first volume of an epic account of World War I in Serbia. The Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the Archduchess von Hohenberg are assassinated on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo. Although Serbia denies any part in the act, this action so threatens the good, neighborly relations between Austria-Hungary and Serbia that the citizens must prepare for war. Prequel to _Time of Death (RC 40848)_. Some strong language and some violence. 1983. The Italian Garden RC 40157 by Judith Lennox read by Barbara Caruso 4 cassettes In early sixteenth-century Italy, Joanna Zulian is abandoned by her father and goes to live with her artist uncle. Uncle Taddeo makes use of Joanna's talents as a painter but gives her no credit for her work. Pursued by several suitors and barred from an art career because of her sex, Joanna finds an acceptable way to use her talents: she creates a garden depicting four kinds of love she has known. For high school and older readers. 1993. Journey to the End of the Night RC 39588 by Louis-Ferdinand C‚line read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Bardamu, the narrator of this novel, deserts the French army during World War I and lands in a hospital for the mentally ill. After his release, he becomes a doctor with a slightly unethical practice in a suburban Paris slum, hating everything about himself and disgusted with his life. Violence and strong language. 1934. Kingscote: Heart of India, Volume 3 RC 39820 by Linda Chaikin read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes India, 1800. Coral Kendall has received news from Major Jace Buckley that her adopted son, Gem, is alive. But when she finds parts of her Hindi scripture burned on the floor of her room, Coral realizes there are forces at work throughout India that hope to keep Gem away from her and to prevent her from building her mission school for Indian children. Sequel to _Under Eastern Stars (RC 39814)_. 1994. Knave of Hearts RC 39111 by Philippa Carr read by Michael McCullough 2 cassettes (Reissue) Lottie arrives at her father's house in France, a girl with a woman's beauty and desires. At first lonely for her beloved English countryside and the boy she has always adored, she is soon swept away by the glitter of Louis XV's Paris. Sequel to _The Adulteress_. 1983. Kristin Lavransdatter: The Bridal Wreath, Volume 1 RC 40412 by Sigrid Undset read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes (Reissue) In this first volume of a trilogy set in medieval Norway, the winner of the 1928 Nobel Prize for literature tells of Kristin's girlhood and her love for Erlend Nikulauss”n, a young man of whom her father strongly disapproves. Prequel to _The Mistress of Husaby (RC 40413)_. 1923. Kristin Lavransdatter: Volume 2, The Mistress of Husaby RC 40413 by Sigrid Undset read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes (Reissue) Set in medieval Norway, the story of Kristin's stormy married life and her struggle to preserve an estate for her seven sons. Sequel to _The Bridal Wreath (RC 40412)_. 1925. La Divina RC 39284 by Anne Edwards read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes The story of an opera diva reminiscent of Maria Callas. American-born Athena Varos is taken by her mother to study voice in Greece, where she is trapped by World War II and an impossible marriage. But perseverance, talent, and ambition win out, and Athena earns international acclaim. Meanwhile, she engages in a scandalous affair with a wealthy man, who eventually betrays her by marrying a prominent widow. Some strong language. 1994. Lamia, a Witch RC 40130 by Georgia Taylor read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Sixteenth-century France. When her mother is burned as a witch, nine-year-old Lamia begins living in the woods. She is befriended by a Florentine nobleman who is in France to claim his birthright, and she's aided by a merchant who also practices scientific sorcery. They and others help Lamia in her scheme to see that the bishop who condemned her mother suffers the same fate. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Last Confederate: The House of Winslow, Book 8 RC 39725 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes God's love has changed Rebekah and Sky Winslow, who, with their children, have now settled on a plantation in Virginia. Civil war is on the horizon, and they are suspicious of young Thad Novak, who has appeared as a fugitive from the North. But as the war rages between North and South, Thad becomes an important asset to the southern branch of the Winslow family. Sequel to _The Reluctant Bridegroom (RC 39717)_. 1990. Libbie RC 39459 by Judy Alter read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes A fictional journal of Elizabeth Bacon Custer records her private wars with the love of her life: General George Armstrong Custer. They met growing up in Monroe, Michigan, but Elizabeth's father, Judge Bacon, did not approve of the headstrong boy who was not of their class. Elizabeth married him anyway, putting up with his arrogance and his womanizing until his legendary luck ran out at the battle of the Little Bighorn. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Lion in Egypt: Children of the Lion, Volume 4 RC 38492 by Peter Danielson read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales told the story of the brothers Shobai and Hadad and of Shobai's wife, Mereet, who gave him twin children. Now he speaks of Ben-Hadad and his attempt to return Joseph to Egypt; of Tuya, who loves Ben-Hadad; and of Akhilleus and his men, who fight the invaders of the Nile delta. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Vengeance of the Lion (RC 38491)_. 1984. The Lion of Justice RC 40330 by Jean Plaidy read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Set against King Henry I's rise to power and his reign from 1100 to 1135. The king of Scotland, Malcolm Canmore, has just died trying to dethrone the king of England, William the Conqueror's son Rufus. Malcolm's daughter Edith, whose ancestors reigned before William, is sent to her aunt's abbey. Meanwhile, Edith is wooed by Rufus's brother Henry. 1975. Lord of the Nile: The Children of the Lion, Volume 6 RC 38494 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales has spoken of the Shepherd Kings (now the Hai) and of Joseph's prophecy of seven years of plenty and seven years of famine. Now he spins the story of the years of famine in the north where Joseph stored grain, of the Children of the Lion's struggle where no grain was stored, and of Joseph's reunion with his family. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Golden Pharaoh (RC 38493)_. 1986. The Lost Diaries of Frans Hals RC 39519 by Michael Kernan read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes In 1992, Don Barnett's son finds an old trunk in the barn of their recently purchased Long Island home. The trunk contains a diary that seems to be by the seventeenth-century Dutch artist Frans Hals. Peter Van Overloop, a graduate student at Columbia, is hired to translate the diary. As Peter deciphers the contents, Hals's life in Holland unfolds, along with Peter's in New York. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Messer Marco Polo RC 40106 by Donn Byrne read by James DeLotel 1 cassette This story, first published in 1921, is Irishman Byrne's contribution to the tales of Marco Polo. In Byrne's account, Marco Polo is sent to China to explain the mysteries of Christianity, but his only convert is Kubla Khan's beautiful daughter, Golden Bells, with whom he falls in love. 1921. Miami: A Saga RC 40608 by Evelyn Wilde Mayerson read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes The author, a Miami native, portrays the city's history from the end of the Civil War and the coming of the carpetbaggers to the arrival of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. This tale of five families through five generations includes Native Americans, blacks, whites, Latinos, and Jews whose diverse cultures intertwine to form the international atmosphere that is Miami in the 1990s. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Moon Below RC 39615 by Barbara Bickmore read by Jill Ferris 5 cassettes Hallie Thomas has grown up in the coal-mining fields of England, but she hates it there and wants a better life somewhere else. Her chance comes when she receives a letter from an old friend, Chad Morgan, asking her to come to Australia to be his wife. But when she falls ill on board ship and is cared for by Dr. Tristan Faulkner, she falls passionately in love with him. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. My Father's World: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 1 RC 40209 by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Ten years have passed since Corrie and her four siblings arrived in California. Their Pa had been reported dead a long time ago, and Ma died on the trip west, leaving them alone except for their uncle, Nick, in California. There they begin spiritual growth. Now Nick wants Corrie to write a book from her diaries, so she starts with their arrival in 1852. Prequel to _Daughter of Grace (RC 40210)_. 1990. My Thomas: A Novel of Martha Jefferson's Life RC 37610 by Roberta Grimes read by Patricia Martin 3 cassettes Love story about the wife of the third president of the United States. This story is based solely on a reconstruction of Martha's journal, because Thomas was so distraught when she died after they had been married only ten years that he destroyed her letters. The story of their devotion is told against a backdrop of the Revolutionary War, slavery, and national political events. 1993. The Nightingale Legacy RC 40514 by Catherine Coulter read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Frederic North Nightingale is Lord Chilton, an army friend of Marcus Wyndham from _The Wyndham Legacy (RC 37930)_. Returned to Cornwall as magistrate, North is shocked to discover the murdered body of Eleanor Penrose. Meanwhile, Eleanor's niece Caroline in South Downs is fighting off the evil advances of her guardian. When she tries to escape to her aunt Ellie, Caroline enters North's life. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. North Star Conspiracy RC 39313 by Miriam Grace Monfredo read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Seneca Falls, New York, 1854. Six years have gone by for librarian Glynis Tryon since _Seneca Falls Inheritance (RC 39265)_. Glynis is still active in the women's rights movement with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and she has become involved with the new town theater and the Underground Railroad. Perhaps because of these efforts, she turns down Cullen Stuart's marriage proposal. And by staying in town she is able to help investigate several slave murders. 1993. On the Trail of the Truth: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 3 RC 40211 by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Now that Pa and Mrs. Parrish are married, giving Corrie and her brothers and sisters a new mother, Corrie can devote more time to her writing. Corrie's story of being trapped in a blizzard earns her two dollars. But will her faith help her when she tries to uncover the truth about an election campaign on her own? Sequel to _Daughter of Grace (RC 40210)_. 1991. People of the Wolf: The First North Americans, Volume 1 RC 41113 by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes The authors, archaeologists, look at North America through the eyes of a people who forged a path from the old world into the new. This account begins as the Ice Age ends and the People are led into new and plentiful hunting grounds by the Wolf Dreamer. Prequel to _People of the Fire (RC 41114)_. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For high school and older readers. 1990. A Place in the Sun: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 4 RC 40212 by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes On November 4, 1856, the town of Miracle Springs votes for its next mayor and governor. Times have changed in Miracle Springs, as the names on the ballots indicate, but even more changes occur before the results are known. And both Katie and Almeda face some uncertain times before they allow God to quietly rule their lives. Sequel to _On the Trail of the Truth (RC 40211)_. 1991. The President's Daughter RC 40287 by Barbara Chase-Riboud read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 5 cassettes At twenty-one, Harriet Hemings, daughter of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson, left Virginia and moved to Philadelphia, where she took the name of Harriet Petit and passed as a white woman for the remainder of her life. In this sequel to _Sally Hemings (RC 13990)_, Harriet struggles with the question of racial definition and identity in a world where she is, by law, black and a slave. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Prophecy: The Children of the Lion, Volume 7 RC 38495 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales recalls how drought forced many people into Egypt where Joseph's family prospered, how Aram took the throne of King Salitis, Ben-Hadad's death, and Teti, the first girl with the mark of the lion. Now he tells how a new split between Egypt and the Hai grew throughout the land. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Lord of the Nile (RC 38494)_. 1986. The Proud and the Free RC 40764 by Janet Dailey read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In 1830 Eliza Hall arrives in the Georgia Cherokee Nation to tutor the children of Will Gordon. She is surprised to find Cherokees own grand plantations and slaves, but there are signs that this may soon end. Gordon's daughter Temple is adamant that her family will never leave the land, but after five years of harassment, Temple's husband is among the "traitors" that sign a new treaty agreeing to move west. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Puritans: An American Family Portrait, Book 1 RC 40319 by Jack Cavanaugh read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes One of the most important days of Drew Morgan's life is the day he meets Bishop Laud at Windsor Castle. Unfortunately, it is also the day his life begins its downward spiral. The bishop asks Drew to locate a Puritan known as Justin who is writing seditious pamphlets against the king. It is during Drew's search that he meets Mary Sedgewick, a woman he comes to love but will betray. Prequel to _The Colonists (RC 40320)_. 1994. _Quicksand_ and _Passing_ RC 40702 by Nella Larsen read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Two novels about women in Harlem in the 1920s. _Quicksand_ (1928) features Helga Crane, a sophisticated young woman of mixed lineage who moves between the white and black worlds and eventually entraps herself in marriage to a backwoods southern preacher. And in _Passing_ (1929), Irene Redfield has a secret desire to banish her friend Clare Kendry, an African American passing for white, from her circle. 1986. Redemption RC 40633 by Leon Uris read by Jim Zeiger 5 cassettes In this sequel to _Trinity (RC 9046)_, Uris continues his account of the Larkins, the Hubbles, and the Fitzpatricks. Liam Larkin settles in New Zealand and begins a family, while his brother Conor remains behind to fight for Irish freedom. Liam's son Rory follows in his uncle's footsteps, returning to Ireland with a mission of vengeance. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1995. The Reluctant Bridegroom: The House of Winslow, Book 7 RC 39717 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Sky Winslow does not want a wife for himself, but he has agreed to assemble women for a wagon train to Oregon. After interviewing many candidates, Sky is set to leave when he receives two more pleas, one from Rita Duvall, a dance hall girl he originally refused to take, and one from Rebekah Jackson, a religious woman who is caring for one child and has one of her own on the way. Sequel to _The Holy Warrior (RC 39709)_. 1990. Remembering Babylon RC 40780 by David Malouf read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes By the author of _The Great World (RC 34100)_. Malouf's story recalls the time when Australia was being settled by the British, who remained wary of the primitive original inhabitants. The three McIvor children happen upon Gemmy Fairley, a white man raised by aborigines, and their lives are changed forever. It seems that everyone has an opinion about what to do with Gemmy, without considering what his presence means to them. Some strong language. 1993. The Revolt of the Eaglets RC 39110 by Jean Plaidy read by Norman Barrs 3 cassettes (Reissue) Historical novel about Henry Plantagenet, who is accused of the murder of Thomas … Becket by all of Christendom. Although at the height of his powers, Henry is beset by frustration. His wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, hates him and has sown the seeds of her discontent in their sons. Sequel to _The Plantagenet Prelude_. 1977. The Rock of Tanios RC 40174 by Amin Maalouf read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes Winner of the Goncourt Prize in France. High in a village in Lebanon is a rock where Tanios often perched until the day in the 1880s when he and his father disappeared. Now an elderly man relates the story and piques the curiosity of the narrator, who discovers the probable reasons for the mystery surrounding the boy and his sudden exit. The historical tale is one of political intrigue with contemporary overtones. 1993. The Saintly Buccaneer: The House of Winslow, Book 5 RC 39701 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes The Revolutionary War continues, and cousins Nathan and Paul find themselves on opposite sides. Paul is captured by the British and taken aboard a ship, where he is affected by amnesia. As his memory returns, Paul must face himself and his God to find peace and love in the arms of Charity Alden. Sequel to _The Gentle Rebel (RC 39693)_. 1988. The Scapegoat RC 39475 by Mary Lee Settle read by Helen Harrelson 2 cassettes (Reissue) The story of one tragic day in a West Virginia mining town in 1912. A strike at the mine has gone on without incident for a month until a well-meaning Vassar-educated daughter of the owner commits an unthinking act that leads to unthinkable results. The daughters of the mine owner recall the day from their unique vantage points. Some strong language. 1980. The Shadow of the Pomegranate RC 40766 by Jean Plaidy read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes After years of being the young widow of Arthur, Katharine of Aragon is pleased to be married to Arthur's younger brother Henry, the king of England. She is twenty-five to his twenty and still of childbearing age. She becomes pregnant over and over, but when no child survives, Henry blames her. Meanwhile, now that Katharine's mother, Isabella, is dead, greedy Ferdinand tries to take advantage of his daughter's position. 1962. Shadow on the Valley RC 38575 by Kirk Mitchell read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes In the midst of the Civil War, someone is killing the Dunkers, the German Baptist Brethren pacifists farming in the Shenandoah Valley. Union Surgeon Colonel Simon Wolfe frantically tries to head off these heinous acts, following members of General Philip Sheridan's army and even suspecting the general himself until the true murderer is discovered. Violence and some strong language. 1994. Silk: Heart of India, Volume 1 RC 39768 by Linda Chaikin read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Kingscote Plantation, India, 1793. Coral Kendall, sixteen, has been ill for several months and Jemani, a low-caste Hindu, has been her companion. Coral teaches Jemani Christian beliefs and Jemani decides to be baptized. Then her husband Rajiv is killed and Jemani dies giving birth to a son, Gem. Coral agrees to become Gem's godmother and raise him. But some disapprove, and Gem is kidnapped. Prequel to _Under Eastern Stars (RC 39814)_. 1993. Spain for the Sovereigns RC 39799 by Jean Plaidy read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Castile for Isabella (RC 39769)_, Isabella is queen of Castile and Ferdinand is her consort, a fact he is none too pleased with. But there are those who would benefit if Isabella's half-brother Henry's adolescent daughter Joanna were to claim the crown. Because there are questions regarding Joanna's legitimacy, her people must take Castile by force if she is to reign. Isabella and Ferdinand prepare to fight them. Some violence. 1960. The Stars for a Light: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 1 RC 41058 by Lynn and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes As Cheney Duvall, twenty-four, graduates from the Women's Medical College, she looks forward to beginning her career. But in the 1860s no one wants to hire a female physician. Then she learns that Asa Mercer is looking for a doctor to care for the several hundred women he is transporting from New York to Seattle. It is the first sea journey for many, and Cheney will have her hands full. 1994. Sword of Glory: Children of the Lion, Volume 8 RC 38496 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales recalls that he told of Seth's search for the secret of making iron to forge the Sword of Glory to be used to vanquish the Hai, and of the promise of a deliverer to the sons of Jacob. Now he relates how the Children of the Lion receive enlightenment and how the Sword is brought home to the Nile delta. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Prophecy (RC 38495)_. 1987. The Sword of Truth: The Wakefield Dynasty, Volume 1 RC 39762 by Gilbert Morris read by Lynn Schrichte 3 cassettes Margred Morgan knows that she and her son, Myles, have to leave Wales. The morning of their departure, as she and Myles pray, the Lord instructs her to go to the River Severn, where there is a big house. Margred does not know why, but her faith tells her to trust God. It is there that Myles's life changes forever, when he learns that his real father is Sir Robert Wakefield. Prequel to _The Winds of God (RC 39802)_. 1994. The Talisman RC 39586 by Sir Walter Scott read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Early nineteenth-century novel about the adventures of Sir Kenneth, prince royal of Scotland, who, disguised as a knight, accompanies Richard the Lion-Hearted on a crusade to the Holy Land. The talisman from which the story takes its name is an amulet with miraculous healing powers and with which Richard is cured by Saladin, his noble enemy. 1825. There Was a Season RC 40731 by T.V. Olsen read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes While Confederate president Jefferson Davis sits in a northern prison, he thinks back thirty-three years and a thousand miles. That's when as a young soldier he first met Sarah Knox Taylor, the girl who, against her father's wishes, would eventually become his bride. But first Davis got a taste of field action in the Black Hawk War. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. This Other Eden RC 39109 by Marilyn Harris read by Michael Clarke-Laurence 4 cassettes (Reissue) Eighteenth-century historical romance. Young, captivating Marianne Locke, at the command of Lord Thomas Eden, suffers the agony and humiliation of a public lashing for spurning his advances. Later, still enamored of Marianne, he marries her. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1977. The Three Crowns RC 39450 by Jean Plaidy read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes When Mary was born to James and his wife, the Duke and Duchess of York, James's brother Charles II had no legitimate child as heir to the throne. Though William, the Prince of Orange, was in the line of succession, he was not as close as Mary. William, who had been a sickly child, determined to marry a woman whom he could control and selected Mary for his bride. It was a troubled marriage, but one that endured, eventually uniting England and Holland. 1965. Throne of Isis RC 39837 by Judith Tarr read by Patricia Martin 3 cassettes Julius Caesar is dead, and the Roman Empire is now ruled by Octavian and Marc Antony. Cleopatra must decide which side to choose in order for Egypt to survive. She becomes Marc Antony's lover, in spite of the fact that he has a wife, so that together they can unite Rome and Egypt under the Throne of Isis. But her plans go awry when civil war breaks out. Some strong language. 1994. Time and Chance RC 40532 by Gwen Davenport read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes At the time of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne, Maria Wrox-Hampden gives birth to twins, an event that leads to a string of complications for the family. The boy twin is given to a recently widowed aunt to raise, and the girl twin is stolen by gypsies. Then an older sister gets herself in trouble, and there are also several deaths and a rape before the family is finally sorted out by Maria's oldest child and heir, Arthur. 1993. Tomorrow the Glory RC 39801 by Shannon Drake read by Marcia Churchill 3 cassettes Set during the Civil War. Kendall Moore will do anything to escape her abusive husband, including throwing herself on the mercy of a stranger. She happens to pick Brent McClain, a handsome young Floridian. They are smitten with each other but wrenched apart by a misunderstanding. Separate adventures and passionate reunions take them through the war. Explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1985. Track of the Bear: Spanish Bit Saga, Volume 22 RC 39187 by Don Coldsmith read by David Palmer 1 cassette It has been more than ten summers since Singing Wolf and Rain established their own lodge. Things are good until Corn Woman is killed by a grizzly or "real bear." This shocks Wolf and his tribe, as a covenant of peace has always existed between bears and the People. Wolf's father, Walks in the Sun, warns that the People must not retaliate, but Wolf knows in his heart that either he or the bear will die. Violence. 1994. The Troubadour's Quest: The Theyn Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 39891 by Angela Elwell Hunt read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Now that Afton has finally married her beloved Calhoun and they have twin sons, Gislebert, the troubadour, begins to think about a family of his own. Once again he dreams of Nadine, whom he has not seen for twelve years, and sets out to find her. But along the way he rescues Jonas, a street urchin, and must learn to deal with two kinds of love: friendship and devotion to God. Sequel to _Afton of Margate Castle (RC 40289)_. 1993. Under Eastern Stars: Heart of India, Volume 2 RC 39814 by Linda Chaikin read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes India, 1799. Coral Kendall's faith strengthens her belief that her adopted son, Gem, is alive. She also believes she must build a mission school for the "untouchable" children of India. But her uncle, Sir Hugo Roxbury, ambassador of the East India Company, is determined to thwart her plans. Two men are dedicated to helping Coral--Dr. Ethan Boswell and Major Jace Buckley. Sequel to _Silk (RC 39768)_. 1993. The Unicorn Hunt: The House of Niccol•, Volume 5 RC 39250 by Dorothy Dunnett read by Gordon Gould 6 cassettes In the sequel to _Scales of Gold (RC 36649)_, the fifteenth-century saga of almost 200 characters and many lands continues. A summary of each of the four previous volumes sets the stage for Nicholas vander Poele's search for his revengeful third wife and the baby she claims is that of vander Poele's enemy, Simon de St. Pol. Some strong language and some violence. 1993. The Union Belle: The House of Winslow, Book 11 RC 39749 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Just released from a Mexican jail, Mark Winslow stops in Texas and ends up in prison again for defending Lola Montez. Lola sees to his release, and they head for Omaha, where each finds work with the Union Pacific Railroad. Lola, searching for her father, becomes a blackjack dealer known as the Union Belle. Then life takes an unexpected turn when Lola locates her father, a preacher. Sequel to _The Wounded Yankee (RC 39741)_. 1992. The Valiant Gunman: The House of Winslow, Book 14 RC 39752 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Hope Rogers is a young widow with a son, a brother, and a father to care for. They are about to lose their ranch in Arkansas, so Hope unwillingly accepts an offer of marriage from Willis Malloy, who has bought a ranch in Wyoming. Unfortunately, Malloy is killed soon after their arrival, so Hope is again struggling to save her home. Then Dan Winslow arrives and prospects brighten. Sequel to _The Crossed Sabres (RC 39751)_. 1993. War Clouds: The White Indian, Book 25 RC 39184 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Following the tragic news of her husband's death in _Father and Son (RC 37717)_, Renna returns to America with her children and stays with Beth and Renno. Beth's shipping company is complying with the embargo against England until Adan makes an illegal trip to the Bahamas. Trying to stop him, Little Hawk is kidnapped by the British. Meanwhile, Renna's husband is actually alive in France. Violence and some strong language. 1994. The Wind from the Sea RC 39553 by Constance Heaven read by Lisette Lecat 4 cassettes In 1793 young Isabelle and her brother Guy are assisted by a kind stranger, Robert Armitage, as the siblings flee the French Revolution. The children spend an unhappy childhood in England with their uncle and his family, but the situation in France continues to affect Isabelle's life, especially when, at nineteen, she again meets up with Robert, who is the viscount Kilgour. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991. The Winds of God: The Wakefield Dynasty, Volume 2 RC 39802 by Gilbert Morris read by Lynn Schrichte 2 cassettes Sixteenth-century England. When Robin Wakefield learns that Queen Mary had his father burned at the stake as a heretic, he is consumed with hate for the Crown, despite the love and faith in God taught him by his grandfather, Myles Wakefield. But when Robin undertakes a dangerous mission for Queen Elizabeth, he meets Allison Spenser, who teaches him to trust in God again. Sequel to _The Sword of Truth (RC 39762)_. 1994. Wings of the Morning: The Kensington Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 39528 by Lori Wick read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes For twenty-three years, Victoria (Smokey) Simmons's life has been spent on board her father's ship the _Aramis_. Now he is dead and she is captain. Dallas Knight, captain of the _Zephyr_, often arrives at a port too late to pick up cargo because the _Aramis_ has gotten there first. He will not be happy to find out that the _Aramis_'s captain is a woman. Sequel to _The Hawk and the Jewel (RC 39527)_. 1994. Winter Rain RC 40580 by Terry C. Johnston read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes The Civil War has been over for three years, and Jonah Hook has been reunited with his daughter, but he is still looking for his wife and two sons, abducted by a renegade band of Mormons. As he tracks his family across the Great Plains, he discovers that although his wife is still with the Mormons, his sons have joined a Comanche tribe. Sequel to _Cry of the Hawk (RC 38639)_. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Wisdom of Stones RC 40611 by Greg Matthews read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Clive Bagnall, twenty-nine, is glad to leave teaching behind when he inherits Redlands in the Northern Territory of Australia. Once there, Clive is befriended by Doug Farrands, who helps him begin the adjustment to a new land. Clive also meets Valerie, a cousin, who questions his inheritance rights. The three start to work the ranch together, then World War II begins and brings big changes. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Wolf by the Ears RC 39516 by Ann Rinaldi read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Young Harriet Hemings, a slave at Monticello, has a chance for freedom, but she's afraid to leave the plantation she grew up on. Though her mother, Sally Hemings, is pushing her, Harriet cannot bear to think of leaving her family and friends. Then there's Master Thomas Jefferson, Harriet's gentle benefactor, who some believe may be her father. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991. Wolves of the Dawn RC 39287 by William Sarabande read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Young Balor's father is Fomor, clan chieftain, and his mother is a foreigner whom Fomor took from evil Nemed MacAgnomain. When Fomor was a boy, Nemed killed Fomor's parents with an unknown weapon: a sword. Fomor's revenge was to capture Nemed and sell him into slavery. Now Nemed has returned, but peace-seeking Fomor does not want another battle. Ashamed, Balor secretly vows to kill Nemed by his own sword. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1986. The Wounded Yankee: The House of Winslow, Book 10 RC 39741 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes After one year of service in the Union Army, Zack Winslow returns to his home in Cincinnati. The news he receives upon arrival triggers his move to Montana, where he plans to live as a hermit. But God has a way of imposing his own will, and Zack finds he is unable to keep his vow. To begin, he finds himself caring for an orphaned child. Sequel to _The Dixie Widow (RC 39733)_. 1991. Human Relationships Acts of Love RC 40230 by Emily Listfield read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes When Ted Waring comes to pick up his daughters for a hunting trip, he asks his estranged wife, Ann, to consider a reconciliation. Upon returning, Ted is furious to learn that she went on a date. One daughter leaves the room, but Julia stays and sees Ann shot with Ted's hunting gun. Julia insists it was deliberate murder, but Ted claims that Julia lunged at him to stop the arguing and caused the accident. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Anabasis: A Journey to the Interior RC 40538 by Ellen Gilchrist read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Gilchrist, intrigued by tales of ancient Greece, made up stories about a young slave girl who rescued an abandoned baby. This tale is her childhood fantasy. Auria, a slave, has been taught by her master to read and write and to heal the sick. When he dies, Auria begins a journey of self-discovery, taking with her a baby who has been left to die, a dog, and a goat. Strong language. For high school and older readers. 1994. Annunciation RC 40228 by David Plante read by Marcia Churchill 3 cassettes After her husband commits suicide, art historian Claire moves to London to do research. When her sixteen-year-old daughter Rachel is raped and impregnated, Claire is frantic that Rachel, like her father, will feel her chance for happiness has been taken. She involves Rachel in her search for a painting of the Annunciation. They join forces with a New York art editor who is fleeing demons of his own. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Babycakes: Tales of the City, Volume 4 RC 39604 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Further Tales of the City (RC 39603)_, Brian, now married to Mary Ann, wants a baby. Believing Mary Ann is postponing pregnancy because of her career, Brian is unaware that she quit the pill months ago hoping to surprise him. To avoid telling Brian that he is probably sterile, Mary Ann takes desperate measures. Meanwhile, both Mouse and Mona do England. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1984. Bastard out of Carolina RC 39353 by Dorothy Allison read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When Anney is fifteen she has a baby, nicknamed Bone, and is incensed that the birth certificate is stamped "illegitimate." Anney marries a sweet man who dies before adopting Bone. When she later falls in love with Glen, Anney is relieved that Bone and her sister will have a father. But Daddy Glen abuses Bone--a fact Anney tries to deny until she is forced to choose between them. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Bengal Nights RC 40150 by Mircea Eliade read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Alain, a French engineer, goes to work in India, where his employer takes him into his Bengali home. When he falls in love with the sixteen-year-old daughter, Maitreyi, Alain is expelled from the house and his job. Distraught, he flees, but his confusion over Maitreyi's behavior and the culture haunt him forever. Eliade's semiautobiographical account is said to have prompted the writing of _It Does Not Die (RC 40198)_ by Maitreyi Devi. 1950. The Best Intentions RC 37171 by Ingmar Bergman read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Companion volume to _Sunday's Children (RC 38375)_. Movie director Ingmar Bergman has written a fictionalized account of his parents' romance in the early 1900s. The young man, Henrik, is struggling with his religious studies and secretly engaged to an older waitress. He is invited to dine at a wealthy friend's house where he meets Anna, the amazing sister. Anna is taken by Henrik and soon proposes, but there is the waitress to consider and, even worse, Anna's and Henrik's mothers. Descriptions of sex. 1991. Blessing in Disguise RC 39590 by Eileen Goudge read by Nona Pipes 3 cassettes The late Senator Eugene Truscott, well known for his work in civil rights, accidentally shot the husband of his black assistant, Margaret Emory, during a struggle. The facts are hushed up until Truscott's daughter, who was present at the shooting, writes his biography. Her revelations challenge Truscott's widow, who is planning the senator's memorial library, and Margaret's daughter, who is designing the building. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Body of Knowledge RC 39598 by Carol Dawson read by Barbara Caruso 4 cassettes Victoria Grace Ransom grew up listening to stories about her wealthy but troubled family from servant Viola. According to Viola, all the Ransom problems stem from devilish Grant Macafee, who was spurned by Victoria's great-aunt. Now Viola is dead, as are all of Victoria's relatives, but 600-pound reclusive Victoria believes the feud is still alive. Then her writing of the family history is interrupted by a stranger with a different story. 1994. The Brooklyn Book of the Dead RC 40163 by Michael Stephens read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes When New York customs inspector Leland Coole dies, his will specifies that he not be buried next to his wife in Florida, but be brought back to Brooklyn for a proper wake. The Irish American's sixteen grown children reluctantly return to their old stomping grounds to fulfill his wishes and then to "lug his sorry carcass" to the cemetery. They reminisce about growing up in their troubled family. Strong language. 1994. Captain Swing: A Love Story RC 40770 by Larry Duplechan read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Black singer Johnnie Ray Rousseau returns to Louisiana, where he hopes for a deathbed reconciliation with his father, who disowned him when Johnnie admitted to being gay. The trip elicits painful memories of the death of his lover, Keith, less than a year earlier, and Johnnie must also struggle with his attraction to his cousin Nigel. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1993. The Carpetbaggers RC 40517 by Harold Robbins read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes A study of the rise to power of Jonas Cord, as a man haunted by a demanding father and a man committed to success, regardless of the consequences. Prequel to _The Raiders (RC 40518)_. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1961. Cast a Spell RC 40779 by Bette Pesetsky read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Raemunde Howard was deserted as an infant by her unwed mother and recently by her father as well. When Rae is eleven, she is taken to New York to live with her grandmother, Minnie, and her two cousins, Carrie and Lila. Rae, who is obsessed with magic and the occult, turns her conjuring tricks into a career as Miz Magic. Years later, Carrie, now a writer, becomes jealous and attempts to defame Rae. Strong language. 1993. Coda RC 40012 by Thea Astley read by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette Kathleen Hackendorf is old and lonely: her husband died some years ago, and she is losing her memory--especially her nouns. She is losing other things also--her hearing, sight, tenses, and moods. Kathleen's children are too busy with their own lives to care about her, so they sell Kathleen's house and furniture and deposit her in a retirement home. But Kathleen is determined to have one last fling at freedom. Some strong language. 1994. Coffee Will Make You Black RC 40187 by April Sinclair read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Sixth-grader Stevie first attracts the attention of the popular kids by naively stating that she's "not exactly" a virgin. She begins to mature during the civil rights and black power era. By the time Stevie is sixteen, Martin Luther King has been killed and the same kids who once argued about who was lightest have now demanded a black faculty. Amid these changes, Stevie also examines her sexual identity. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Daniel Deronda RC 39403 by George Eliot read by George Holmes 7 cassettes Gwendolen Harleth marries for power and soon regrets it. She turns her attention to Daniel Deronda. At one time he found her attractive, but now he is busily engaged in a search for the family of a young woman he saved from drowning. Deronda's mission leads him into London's East End, where he meets with success. The dual plots of this novel explore the importance of character and touch on anti-Semitism in Victorian society. 1876. The Dead Leaves RC 38089 by B rbara Jacobs read by Gillian Wilson 1 cassette A biographical novel about Emil, the author's father, an idealistic but disillusioned American. Jacobs recalls Emil's wartime service, his political convictions, his adventurous travels, and his self-imposed exile to Mexico, where he married her mother and ran a hotel. Always reclusive, Emil becomes extremely isolated when he retires, spending his time with his beloved books. Thus, Jacobs expresses her desire to reach him in writing, the form that works. 1993. The Dork of Cork RC 39572 by Chet Raymo read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Bernadette Bois, a young French girl, arrives in Ireland, pregnant by an American soldier. An immigration official befriends her and helps her through the birth of her son, Frank. A dwarf, Frank is now forty-three and solitary, and he has just written his life's story. Though irritated that his publisher is using Frank's dwarfism to sell the book, Frank agrees to come out of hiding. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. +Downtown RC 39871 by Anne Rivers Siddons read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Atlanta, 1966. Maureen "Smoky" O'Donnell, twenty-six, a talented young writer, has come from the docks of Savannah to work for Matt Comfort on Atlanta's new magazine, _Downtown_. Smoky quickly becomes one of Comfort's People; they work together and they party together. But she becomes torn between two polar opposites--the aristocrats and the blacks who are in the civil rights movement. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. +Everything to Gain RC 39869 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes The Keswicks--Mal, Andrew, and the twins, Jamie and Lissa--have a wonderful life together. They live in New York, have a weekend home in Connecticut, and often travel to London to Andrew's ancestral home. Andrew and Mallory are deeply in love, the children are adorable, and everything seems perfect. Then Mal's world is suddenly destroyed when Andrew and the twins are killed. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Face RC 40124 by Aimee E. Liu read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Red-haired Maibelle Chung grew up in New York's Chinatown. Her white mother coached her to take up the photojournalism career that her Chinese father had abandoned. Instead, Maibelle became a flight attendant. Now she has returned to New York to face her parents' history and the forgotten horrors behind her recurring nightmares. And, coaxed by a childhood friend, Maibelle turns back to photography. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Fashionably Late RC 40604 by Olivia Goldsmith read by Catherine Byers 4 cassettes The day after fortyish fashion designer Karen Kahn wins a prestigious award, she learns that she can never have children. Adopted at four herself, Karen begins to contemplate adopting a baby and also considers tracking down her own birth mother. Her husband and business partner, Jeffrey, is unenthusiastic about either plan, but agrees to help if Karen supports a business deal. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Fast Talk on a Slow Track RC 40486 by Rita Williams-Garcia read by Barry Bernson 1 cassette Denzel Watson is headed for Princeton, and he expects to do just fine. After all, he was valedictorian of his senior class, and he never had to study very much. But he has had to spend six weeks of the summer attending the Princeton Experience program for minorities, and now Denzel wonders if he is cut out for college. However, his job for the remainder of the summer will help him see life from a new perspective. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. The Father of a Murderer RC 40147 by Alfred Andersch read by Robert Blumenfeld 1 cassette In this autobiographical tale, Franz Kien is an eighth-grade student whose Greek class is interrupted one day by the school's headmaster, who is Heinrich Himmler's father. The headmaster takes over the class and begins teaching a political lesson by drilling several students and devastating some for their poor academic ability. Then Himmler turns on Franz and begins to destroy him. 1980. For My Daughters RC 40446 by Barbara Delinsky read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Attorney Caroline is irritated when her seventy-year-old mother writes that she has moved to Maine and wants Caroline to come settle her in. Her socialite mother never gave Caroline the attention she craved growing up. Now Caroline feels annoyed about helping her mother. Arriving in Maine, her anger increases. Her sisters have also been summoned, and their mother is nowhere to be found. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang RC 38601 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Middle-aged Maddy Wirtz transcribes her journals from the 1950s when she belonged to a female gang called Foxfire. The zealous leader of the upstate New York teenagers is Legs Sadovsky, who empowers the girls by exacting revenge against domineering, lecherous males. But when they make money from these lessons, their unity is threatened. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Friends of the Family RC 38948 by Camilla R. Bittle read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes If it had not been for the Dwires, John Richards might still be a farmer. But thanks to a grant from Harrison School trustee Elliot Dwire, John has the chance to attend the good school and go on to Harvard. John marries, has three children, and teaches at Harrison. In summers his family takes in the wife and children of the now-deceased Elliot Dwire, and the lives of these two families become intertwined through good and bad times. 1994. Further Tales of the City: Tales of the City, Volume 3 RC 39603 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes In the sequel to _More Tales of the City (RC 39602)_, Mary Ann Singleton is thirty, host of the _Bargain Matinee_ TV show, and an investigative reporter in the making. Her break comes when her late boss Edgar Halcyon's widow asks Mary Ann to handle the press regarding the Halcyons' daughter. DeDe, thought dead in the Jim Jones massacre, has reemerged as a gay Cuban refugee who believes Jones is alive. Strong language. 1982. +The Glass Lake RC 39883 by Maeve Binchy read by Jill Ferris 5 cassettes When handsome Louis Gray abandons Mary Helena Healy to marry a rich woman, "Helen" settles for Martin McMahon, a pharmacist in an Irish village. But after two children and a decidedly dull life, "Lena" is reunited with Louis. They both enjoy successful careers and the faster pace of London. But Lena longs for a relationship with her daughter, Kit, so she concocts a scheme whereby she can contact Kit but protect her true identity. Bestseller 1995. Graveyard Working RC 39723 by Gerald Duff read by Terry Hayes Sales 1 cassette Set in a small town in East Texas, where Myrtle Shackleford lives with her sister MayBelle Holt. Myrtle's three children conspire with MayBelle to have their mother committed when she begins to have extraterrestrial visitors. And Myrtle's Baptist-preacher son is busy trying to make his Christian guard dogs mean. But first it's time for the annual "graveyard working," with dinner at the cemetery and a preach-off. Some strong language. 1994. Heart Conditions RC 38767 by Sara Lewis read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Alice, who works for a New York publishing firm, has been living with her actor boyfriend, Nick, for five years when he dumps her and gives her six weeks to find another place. Learning that she is pregnant, thirty-three-year-old Alice first decides on abortion and then changes her mind. She accepts a temporary arrangement caring for her cranky grandmother, whose past holds surprising lessons for Alice. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. A Hundred Days from Now RC 39573 by Steven Corbin read by John Stratton 2 cassettes When black screenwriter Dexter Baldwin falls in love with wealthy Hispanic Sergio Gutierrez, it is a bittersweet affair. They are both HIV-positive and Sergio soon shows symptoms of AIDS. Dexter's attempts to help Sergio are frustrated by Sergio's mood swings and his refusal to admit his bisexuality to his family. Now Sergio is given a second chance--a bone-marrow transplant from his twin brother. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Ice Storm RC 40233 by Rick Moody read by Barrett Whitener 2 cassettes Thanksgiving weekend 1973 in the Connecticut suburbs with Ben and Elena Hood and their children, Wendy and Paul. Ben pursues neighbor Janey Williams while her husband, Jim, trades keys with Elena. Meanwhile, Wendy gets something going with the Williams boys, and Paul tries to seduce a schoolmate. It seems that it takes an act of nature to rearrange their lives, just as the family falls apart. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1994. In the Tennessee Country RC 40082 by Peter Taylor read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Nathan, a professor and art historian, was only four when he made the trip from Washington, D.C., to Knoxville, Tennessee, aboard a train bearing the body of his grandfather, a senator. The boy first became aware of Cousin Aubrey when he witnessed the strange affect Aubrey's presence had on the family. But Aubrey disappeared soon after the funeral and Nathan has wondered about him ever since. Now he has time to try to locate his mysterious cousin. 1994. Invisible Life RC 38731 by E. Lynn Harris read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Raymond Tyler, a black college senior, is dating his "hometown honey" when he is approached by bisexual Kelvin Ellis. Raymond's horror turns to surprise at his own attraction. When Raymond moves on to law school and a career in New York, he becomes more openly bisexual. As he falls in love twice, first with a man and then with a woman, he learns that Kelvin's fianc‚e has AIDS. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. It Does Not Die: A Romance RC 40198 by Maitreyi Devi read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes A response to _Bengal Nights (RC 40150)_ by Mircea Eliade, of which this author was the subject. Devi, the young daughter of a philosophy professor in India, recalls the love that she shared with one of her father's students, provoking a family crisis. When she read Eliade's account of the affair forty years later, Devi wrote her own version of the romance to expose the cultural differences that caused the rift. 1976. Joy in the Morning RC 38778 by Betty Smith read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1927 eighteen-year-old Annie McGairy arrives in a midwestern university town to marry her boyfriend, Carl Brown, who is studying law. Back in Brooklyn, both sets of parents react badly to the news and cut off all support. Despite the struggle to make ends meet, the couple's good spirits keep them going. As Carl finishes his law degree, Annie, who never went to high school, pursues her dream of becoming a writer. Some strong language. 1963. Keeping Christina RC 39896 by Sue Ellen Bridgers read by Nona Pipes 1 cassette Annie and Jill have been best friends forever, so when Annie befriends new student Christina, Jill is not happy. Christina begins spending time with Annie's family after play rehearsals while she waits for her ride home. After Annie has run-ins with both her boyfriend and Jill, she spends even more time with Christina. But things her new friend says and does begin to bother Annie. Was Jill right about her? For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Ladder of Years RC 40054 by Anne Tyler read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Forty-year-old Delia Grinstead has always lived in her late father's Baltimore house. She is married to her physician father's former assistant, and their youngest child is in high school. When Delia is attracted to a younger man she meets in the market, she begins to question her comfortable life. On a whim, she walks away from a family vacation and begins a new life in a small town as the efficient Miss Grinstead. 1995. The Last Day the Dogbushes Bloomed RC 38974 by Lee Smith read by Ardyth Heller 1 cassette Nine-year-old Susan is thrilled to be starting another summer. She lives with the queen (her mother), the princess (her sister, home from boarding school in France), and her father. Her group of neighborhood friends has a new addition: Eugene, visiting from the city. Eugene starts a club whose members have to answer to a mysterious and cruel Little Arthur. Meanwhile, there is trouble brewing in Susan's castle. Some strong language. 1968. The Legend of Olivia Cosmos Montevideo RC 39792 by Constance Warloe read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes When her son Gary dies in Vietnam, Roberta Patterson Masters finds no comfort in her husband, Andrew. She leaves on what is supposed to be a tour of historical sites but settles in Santa Fe as Olivia Cosmos Montevideo. Realizing that she has no choice but to go on living, Olivia takes a lover, learns how to make pottery, gets her real estate license, and finds safe places for families to live. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Life Estates RC 38951 by Shelby Hearon read by June Carter 2 cassettes Harriet Sloane and Sarah Cooper have been close friends since boarding school. Their lives have run a parallel course: marrying at about the same time, having children--a boy and a girl apiece--at about the same time, and now becoming widows. As they struggle with their new status, their friendship begins to change in subtle ways until they are faced with one final crisis. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Life-Size RC 38952 by Jenefer Shute read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes At twenty-five, Josie is hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. Refusing to eat at first, Josie eventually relents when she learns of the alternative: hyperalimentation, or force feeding. Deciding to gain enough weight to be released, Josie struggles with the nauseating presence of food. In her therapy sessions she reveals the path that led to her quest to "travel light." Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Liliane: Resurrection of the Daughter RC 40794 by Ntozake Shange read by Connie Winston 2 cassettes Liliane, an African American artist, is haunted by her mother's death. Her story comes together like pieces of a puzzle in chapters narrated by Liliane, her childhood friends, and her lovers, alternating with sessions between Liliane and her analyst. 1994. Losing Isaiah RC 38738 by Seth J. Margolis read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Black two-year-old Isaiah has lived with his white adoptive parents and their daughter since he was a newborn. His birth mother Selma--who used drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy and again after Isaiah's birth--is straight now, has a steady job as a nanny, is learning to read, and wants Isaiah back. After hearing the particulars of the adoption, her lawyer thinks Selma has a chance. Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Louisiana Power and Light RC 40122 by John Dufresne read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Billy Wayne Fontana comes from a long line of eccentrics. Determined to rise above his legacy, Billy Wayne studies for the priesthood but leaves upon hearing his first confession. As his story moves in and out of the present, a host of characters complete the picture of a small Louisiana town where everything and everybody seem to have a dysfunctional streak. Strong language. 1994. The Man of the House RC 40196 by Isabella Macdonald Alden read by Michael Pinney 2 cassettes Reuben Stone is the man of the house, and it is up to him to see that his mother and his sister, Beth, have a roof over their heads and some food to eat. In the 1850s, it is hard for a twelve-year-old to find work, even for a few pennies a day. But on New Year's Eve, Reuben takes a wild ride in a wagon, saves a man's life, and learns to believe in God. Then an encounter with a businessman changes Reuben's life. 1883. A Map of the World RC 39001 by Jane Hamilton read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes School nurse Alice Goodwin and her dairy farmer husband, Howard, are never truly accepted by the small community of Prairie Center. When the daughter of Alice's one friend, Theresa, dies after falling in the Goodwin's pond, the town turns vicious. Alice is accused of sexually molesting a troubled young boy in her school. As Alice awaits trial in jail, Theresa helps a stunned Howard cope at home. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Maybe in Missoula RC 39742 by Toni Volk read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes After twelve years of marriage to Morton, Annie realizes she no longer wants to have sex with him. They divorce, and Annie takes their son Sammy to Missoula, where she first met Morton. Back then, Annie was living with Morton's brother, Paul, and Morton was visiting them. When Annie, pregnant, fled Paul's fear of commitment, it was Morton who found her and married her. Now Paul wants to reenter Annie's life. Some strong language. 1994. Mercy of a Rude Stream, Volume 2: A Diving Rock on the Hudson RC 41022 by Henry Roth read by Barry Bernson 4 cassettes Continues to follow Ira Stigman's struggle to shed his Jewish immigrant image. The now elderly Ira looks back at life in New York in the Roaring Twenties when his adolescent world often clashed with the Orthodox ways of his parents. Sequel to _A Star Shines over Mt. Morris Park (RC 38626)_. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995. Miriam's Well RC 40564 by Lois Ruby read by John Polk 2 cassettes Miriam Pelham's religious beliefs do not allow her to wear makeup or jewelry or to allow medical intervention during illnesses. Adam Bergen, a Jewish classmate, is not keen on religion. When their English teacher assigns them to work together on a poetry assignment and Miriam has a fainting spell in class that lands her in the hospital, both Adam and Miriam begin to question their beliefs. For high school and older readers. 1993. More Tales of the City: Tales of the City, Volume 2 RC 39602 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Tales of the City (RC 39531)_, the gang at 28 Barbary Lane finally learn the truth about their landlady's mysterious past. While Mary Ann Singleton sleuths to discover why her new boyfriend has amnesia, her friend Mouse takes ill and writes his Anita Bryant-supporting parents about his homosexuality, and Edgar Halcyon's widow and daughter make new lives for themselves. Strong language. 1980. Natalya, God's Messenger RC 40354 by Magda Bogin read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes A niece tells the story of Rita, who at twenty-seven during World War II faced the loss of her job as a machinist, purchased a palm-reading business, and became Natalya, God's Messenger. As the years progress, Rita finds that she actually can see the future in the palms of her clients--events such as the cold war, the civil rights movement, and the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Nobody's Fool RC 38730 by Richard Russo read by L.J. Ganser 5 cassettes Don Sullivan, known in North Bath, New York, as Sully, is about the unluckiest man in this unlucky town. At sixty, he is divorced, able to do only piecemeal work because of an injury, and living in a flat owned by his former eighth-grade teacher, Miss Beryl. The day before Thanksgiving 1980, Sully is offered a job by his old construction boss. It just might be the chance to regain his son's respect. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. +Nothing Lasts Forever RC 39867 by Sidney Sheldon read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Dr. Paige Taylor is on trial for the death of one of her patients. She claims she was helping a dying man, but others say she murdered him for his money. Paige thinks back to five years ago when she and her two roommates were new, hopeful interns. Since then, Kat has been murdered, Honey has not lived up to the promise of her perfect grades in medical school, and now this! Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Olivia; or, The Weight of the Past RC 39448 by Judith Rossner read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Caroline Sindler disappoints her academic New York parents by becoming a cook in Italy. She becomes pregnant and marries Angelo Ferrante, who soon reveals adulterous, sexist traits. When their daughter Olivia is twelve, Caroline leaves Angelo, their restaurant, and Olivia, who adores her father. Back in New York, Caroline is thrilled when Olivia decides to join her, but shocked by how rocky their relationship has become. Some strong language. 1994. Opal on Dry Ground RC 39350 by Sandra Scofield read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Approaching sixty, Opal is still shouldering a lot of responsibilities. Her current husband has returned to college, her two divorced daughters have moved in with her, and her teenaged granddaughter doesn't like her rules. Feeling as if her home has become a full-time job, Opal aches to retire from her health-care position. Meanwhile her daughters rebuild their lives, and her granddaughter tests the limits Opal sets. Strong language. 1994. Other People's Marriages RC 39419 by Rosie Thomas read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Nina Cort, thirty-five and widowed for about a year, decides to leave London and return to her hometown of Grafton. She knows very few people there but is quickly drawn into the lives of five upper-middle-class couples, all in their thirties. Nina is soon involved in an affair with one of the husbands--an event that sets off a chain reaction affecting each of the couples. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. The Patron Saint of Unmarried Women RC 39278 by Karl Ackerman read by Clay Teunis 2 cassettes Jack Townsend is a landscape designer in Washington, D.C. He lives with artist Nina Lawrence for three years before she feels stifled and kicks him out. But breaking up with Nina means leaving her family, too, and they're all rooting for Jack. As Nina's Catholic mother prays to the patron saint of unmarried women, Jack and Nina each try dating other people. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Pursuit of Bliss: 1913 to 1919 RC 39225 by Betty Palmer Nelson read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Annie Bee Cutterfield and Ral Henderson grew up together in rural Tennessee. In 1913, Annie Bee, sixteen, marries Ral, now a farmer and skilled horse trainer, and becomes part of the Henderson household. Annie Bee and Ral have two children and eventually their own home. But then they move to the city, and life changes for both of them as Annie Bee becomes a nurse and World War I approaches. Sequel to _Weight of Light (RC 36772)_. 1992. Red Sky at Morning RC 37376 by Richard Bradford read by Larry Shapiro 2 cassettes (Reissue) A boy of seventeen accompanies his mother to their summer home in New Mexico while his father is serving in World War II. He describes their life in the remote mountain village and the comic escapades that occur. Through it all runs the strain of holding the family together. For high school and older readers. 1968. Risky Assignment: Live! from Brentwood High, Book 1 RC 40727 by Judy Baer read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Darby Ellison dreams of becoming a news reporter, so she is thrilled to join a high school program producing stories about other teens and teen issues and airing them on TV. Darby's group focuses on a teenaged emergency medical technician, and Darby gets to know the team members, especially Jake Saunders. For high school and older readers. 1994. Roadwalkers RC 39546 by Shirley Ann Grau read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes During the Great Depression, the children of a black family join groups of homeless wanderers. The siblings fall away, one by one, until there are only Joseph and the youngest, called Baby. When Joseph's vandalism brings a posse after him, Baby is captured, sent to an orphanage, and named Mary Woods. The second half of Mary's story and that of her daughter Nanda are told from Nanda's perspective. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Sacred Country RC 40231 by Rose Tremain read by Grainne Cassidy 3 cassettes In the early 1950s, Mary Ward, the small daughter of an abusive English farmer and his mentally troubled wife, is determined to turn into a boy. Although her grandfather agrees to call her Martin and another aging friend is quite open-minded, Mary tells no one the extent of her secret despair as years go by and she remains female. But once "Martin" is old enough to move away from her hometown, she begins the steps to realize her goal. 1992. The Sacrifice of Tamar RC 40433 by Naomi Ragen read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes At twenty-one Tamar Finegold holds a respected position in her ultra-Orthodox community. Her husband, Josh, is a rabbi and Talmudic scholar. But tragedy comes into Tamar's life when she is raped by a black man. Since it is mikvah night for Tamar, she also has relations with her husband the same night. When her son is born white, Tamar feels that all is well--until her grandchild is born. 1994. Saying Goodbye RC 40654 by Marie G. Lee read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette In this sequel to _Finding My Voice (RC 37265)_, Ellen Sung is a freshman at Harvard. She learns to balance her desire to excel in her premed studies with her interest in writing, but racism creates a harder challenge. Will she betray her African American roommate by opposing an anti-Korean rap star? Some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Scar Tissue RC 40363 by Michael Ignatieff read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes When a woman develops symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, her two sons, one a philosophy professor and the other a neurological researcher, struggle to comprehend their loss. The professor and storyteller recalls childhood memories as he observes the mother's decline. And he confronts his father's death, the disintegration of his marriage, problems with his brother, and a personal bout with depression, concluding that he cannot escape his mother's fate. 1994. Secrets of Paris RC 39022 by Luanne Rice read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Shortly after her father shocks Lydie and her mother by shooting himself and a woman he secretly loved, Lydie's husband Michael gets a year-long assignment in Paris. Upset when Lydie is unable to enjoy the romance of the city, Michael falls in love with a colleague. Meanwhile, Lydie has finally made friends: an American married to a Frenchman and their Filipino housekeeper. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. The Serpent's Gift RC 39295 by Helen Elaine Lee read by Marcia Churchill 3 cassettes After her abusive father, a window washer, falls to his death, Vesta Smalls, fearing her own misstep, settles for being a bystander and caretaker. She and her mother, who bears a serpentine scar, and her baby brother, LaRue, move in with compassionate Ruby Staples and her family. LaRue grows up to spin tall tales featuring Miss Snake. The two black families merge to face together life, death, and renewal during the next six decades. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. Significant Others: Tales of the City, Volume 5 RC 39605 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Babycakes (RC 39604)_, Mary Ann, now a talk show host, and Brian have moved from Barbary Lane to the huge complex next door. Brian's feelings of unfulfillment over being a househusband are eclipsed when he learns an occasional lover has AIDS. Meanwhile, Mary Ann's acquaintances deal with an all-women festival, a retreat for society men, and a large fashion model. Strong language. 1987. Souls Raised from the Dead RC 39221 by Doris Betts read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Patrolman Frank Thompson lives with his horse-crazy adolescent daughter, Mary Grace. Mary's mother, Christine, who left a couple of years before, has very little contact with them. When Mary is diagnosed with kidney failure, Frank's old bullet wound makes Christine the logical choice if a transplant is needed. But as Mary gets worse, Christine disappears on a European vacation. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Sound of Living Things RC 38932 by Elise Turcotte read by Ellen Frost 1 cassette Albanie is the thirty-year-old divorced mother of Maria, who is four. Albanie's public library job enables mother and daughter to explore the world of the imagination together in books. Albanie and Maria observe that life is often cruel to people they see daily, and it is equally sad for some they know only on television. But they have found that their shared loneliness creates a love that extends beyond themselves. 1993. Starcarbon: A Meditation on Love RC 39182 by Ellen Gilchrist read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes A reappearance of Hand family members from other Gilchrist novels such as _I Cannot Get You Close Enough (RC 35282)_. Olivia is now in college, paid for by her newfound daddy, Daniel. Although her dreams have all been realized, Olivia is unhappy and returns to her Cherokee family and lover Bobby Tree for the summer. Meanwhile, her half-sister, Jessie, and others sort out their relationships. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. +Stones from the River RC 38888 by Ursula Hegi read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Trudi, born in Germany in 1915, is a _Zwerg_ or dwarf. After her troubled mother dies, Trudi lives with her beloved father, helping in his library and learning the stories of the townspeople. She has friends, but her role in the town is shaped by the hidden or blatant disgust she generates in some. As a child Trudi strikes back, but later, working against Hitler's regime, Trudi learns to belong: to initiate, build, and be. Some violence. Bestseller 1994. Sure of You: Tales of the City, Volume 6 RC 39606 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Three years after _Significant Others (RC 39605)_, local talk show host Mary Ann is offered a national program by her former lover Burke. Mary Ann's husband, Brian, is eager to move to New York until he learns that Mary Ann is planning on leaving him and their adopted daughter behind. Meanwhile, Michael is taking AZT, and Anna Madrigal leaves for a month-long vacation on Lesbos with Mona. Strong language. 1989. Sweetbitter RC 40509 by Reginald Gibbons read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes In 1896 at a very young age, Reuben Sweetbitter, son of a white man and a Choctaw woman, is forced to make his way in a world he feels no part of. As Reuben grows up, he falls in love with the daughter of a prominent lawyer, but attitudes about racial differences make it difficult for him to have a good life with Martha. Instead they face fear and torment from many groups. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Tales of the City RC 39531 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Set in San Francisco in the 1970s, these "tales" were first published as a daily column in the _Chronicle_. Fresh from Cleveland, Mary Ann Singleton gets a quick initiation into California lifestyle when she takes a room at 28 Barbary Lane, a bohemian boardinghouse run by Anna Madrigal, who welcomes new tenants with a home-grown reefer. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1978. That Year of Our War RC 39268 by Gloria Goldreich read by Mikel Lambert 3 cassettes Following her mother's death from leukemia on D-Day, Sharon Grossberg lives with relatives while her doctor father serves overseas. She feels guilty enjoying summer with her young, wealthy aunt and uncle and her new friends in Woodstock. And each piece of news from the battlefields brings a mixture of sadness and guilty relief when her father is not among those killed. Some descriptions of sex. For high school and older readers. 1994. These Same Long Bones RC 39562 by Gwendolyn M. Parker read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Sirus McDougald is president of the bank and a pillar of the black community in Durham, North Carolina. When his beloved daughter dies from a fall, Sirus is forced to confront his grief while coping with his fragile marriage, unscrupulous white businessmen who threaten to unravel the community, and changes in his friends. Sirus's character, values, business sense, and concern for his community help him to deal with his demons. 1994. The Tiger Orchard RC 40377 by Joyce Sweeney read by John Polk 2 cassettes Zack Lloyd is an outstanding senior. But when he begins having nightmares and seems to be losing all the confidence he used to have in himself, Zack starts seeing a therapist. Counseling sessions help Zack uncover long-suppressed memories of his father, who he learns is still alive. A new girlfriend and a trip to find his father help Zack put his life into perspective. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. The Time: Night RC 39315 by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette An aging Russian poet pours out her life story in notes scribbled late at the kitchen table. She shares a full house with a ne'er-do-well son, an irresponsible daughter and her two illegitimate children, and a senile mother--all dependent upon her and ungrateful. Sometimes the poet peeks in her daughter's diaries, filled with romantic notions, and always she finds joy in her little grandson. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Too Long a Stranger RC 39347 by Janette Oke read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes When Sarah Perry's husband dies, she is left alone with a baby to rear. She also has to make decisions about her husband's freight-hauling business. Her kind neighbor, Mrs. Galvan, offers to help by keeping Rebecca, and with faith and long hours Sarah puts her life back together and the business on firm ground. But her decision to send Rebecca to a boarding school brings unexpected problems when Rebecca returns home after an absence of many years. 1994. Tully RC 39512 by Paullina Simons read by Catherine Byers 4 cassettes In high school in Topeka, Kansas, Tully Makker has a bad reputation despite the rigid discipline of her abusive mother. The one positive influence in Tully's life is her best friend Jennifer--until Jennifer commits suicide. Although Tully marries and has a child, she continues to be devastated by the loss. Then she falls in love with the boyfriend who broke Jennifer's heart. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Uncertain April, 1909-1950 RC 39428 by Betty Palmer Nelson read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes In segments of time between 1909 and 1950, Clara Lanier and her mother-in-law, Miss Evelina, alternately recount their relationships with each other and with Jourden, Clara's husband. Their memories include Jourden's bond with his parents and its effect on his union with Clara, Jourden's infidelity, and Clara and Jourden's separation. Sequel to _Pursuit of Bliss (RC 39225)_. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1994. Urban Romance: A Novel of New York in the 80s RC 41072 by Nelson George read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Dwayne Robinson is a black music critic in New York who dreams of writing a book. He meets and falls for Danielle Embry, a book editor who has just been accepted into Columbia Journalism School. Meanwhile, Danielle's law-student roommate has an affair with a married judge, and Dwayne's roommate and mentor finally settles down with one woman. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Van RC 39520 by Roddy Doyle read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes The third installment in an Irish family saga focuses on Jimmy Rabbitte Sr. Now unemployed, Jimmy pals around with his baby granddaughter [_The Snapper (RC 35795)_] and tries to keep up with his back-at-school wife by struggling through the classics. When his friend Bimbo is also laid off, Jimmy is overjoyed until Bimbo buys a fish-and-chip van, makes Jimmy his partner, and proceeds to ruin everything. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1991. Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? RC 40148 by Lorrie Moore read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette As Berie tries to salvage her marriage on a trip to Paris, she reflects on another pivotal relationship in her life. At fifteen, Berie worshipped her best friend Sils. When they both got jobs at a local amusement park, they put aside their pastime of rescuing frogs shot by neighbor boys and began more daring escapades. More developed, Sils attracted trouble, and loyal Berie stood by to bail her out. Strong language. Bestseller 1994. Words of My Roaring RC 39401 by Ernest J. Finney read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Set in San Bruno, California, during World War II. The town changes rapidly as it is inundated with sailors and public buildings are pressed into military service. The story, as told by the main characters in alternating chapters, is about the Mitchum sisters; Elaine Walker, a teacher; Chuck Sweet, a naval officer; and Avery Fontana, a local boy who acts up. Soon it seems that the war is having an effect on everyone. Some strong language. 1993. Humor The Afterlife Diet RC 41080 by Daniel Pinkwater read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes When Milton Cramer dies, he wakes up in a heaven that seems to be a resort in the Catskills. Even before he looks up his relatives, Milton takes a tour of the realm and checks out the food. Soon he realizes that he's surrounded by fat people and that the food is "literally to die for." But the other people can be annoying, and (for reasons that emerge) Milton eventually finds himself a disembodied spirit. Strong language. 1995. Al Capsella Takes a Vacation RC 40648 by J. Clarke read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Sequel to _Al Capsella and the Watchdogs (RC 37551)_. Sixteen-year-old Al and his friend Lou don't want to take the usual holiday vacation with their families. Instead, they decide to go alone to Scutchthorpe, a town highly recommended by a friend. Arriving by bus, the boys are horrified to find themselves in the country, far from the promised beaches and party life. How will they ever live this down? For junior and senior high readers. 1992. The End of Vandalism RC 39024 by Tom Drury read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes Louise Darling still lives in Grouse County twelve miles from where she was born. She divorces her husband Tiny, who recently demolished an anti-vandalism display, and begins dating Sheriff Dan Norman. Meanwhile Tiny sets out to prove you can run from your problems. "Assume the problems are at point A, and I get in the car and drive to point B. Are you with me?" Sixty-five other Grouse County residents add to this story. Some strong language. 1994. Fireballs RC 39413 by Dan Binchy read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Sequel to _The Last Resort (RC 36542)_. Mick Flannery counts on being reelected to the European Parliament. Aware that his political star is on the wane, Flannery dreams up a project to bring prosperity to the village of Brulagh. He needs, however, a suitable financial backer, and any number of people share an interest in raising money for the scheme. Some strong language. 1993. God's Other Son RC 40441 by Don Imus read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes In this satire, evangelist Billy Sol Hargus claims to be the second son of God. He's a white American Baptist who insists his brother, Jesus, looked like him and they both favor their father. Upset that Jesus never got to tell his story, Billy begins taping his own. He discusses his attempts to walk on water and deny his sexual feelings and gives details about his mysterious disappearance. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Love Is the Crooked Thing RC 39066 by Barbara Wersba read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette In the sequel to _Fat (RC 28806)_, Rita Formica, seventeen, is searching for her eccentric lover, Arnold Bromberg, thirty-three, who has gone to Europe. He sends her romantic postcards with no return address. Rita determines, against her family's wishes, to find Arnold and bring him back to Sag Harbor. To finance her plan, she turns to writing pot-boiler, romantic novels. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1987. Moo RC 40060 by Jane Smiley read by Pam Ward 3 cassettes On the midwestern campus of Moo U, in a building called Old Meats, agronomy major and work-study student Bob Carlson feeds Earl the pig, a professor's secret project. Across campus in the dorm, four new freshman roommates eye each other warily. Meanwhile administrators, including the "albino Nordic twins," worry about Moo U's budget. Multiple other characters come into play in this adventure in academia. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Northbridge Rectory RC 39398 by Angela Thirkell read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Verena Villars and her husband, an ex-schoolmaster and now the rector, are new residents in Northbridge during World War II. Like so many other families, they have opened their home to persons who are fleeing the big cities. As the townspeople and evacuees strive to live together, the rectory becomes a center for the social life of the village. 1941. Once upon a More Enlightened Time: More Politically Correct Bedtime Stories RC 40614 by James Finn Garner read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette In the sequel to _Politically Correct Bedtime Stories (RC 38598)_, Garner once more provides fairytales without biases. Hansel and Gretal become ecoheroes who turn their tree butcher father into a beaver. In "The Little Mer-Persun," the air breather sacrifices his peopleness and becomes half prawn to be with his mer-person underwater. Bestseller 1995. The Stone of Chastity RC 40243 by Margery Sharp read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes In this comedy Professor Isaac Pounce discovers a manuscript dated 1803 alluding to the legend of a stone. The story goes that if a lady other than a virgin steps on the stone, she will fall in the water. Pounce, his sister-in-law, her son, and an earthy young woman named Carmen set up housekeeping in Gillenham and proceed to research the legend. A "trial of chastity" is proposed and hilarity ensues. 1940. Thank You for Smoking RC 38779 by Christopher Buckley read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Like his friends in the alcohol and gun lobbies, tobacco spokesperson Nick Naylor has a tough job. They call themselves the Mod Squad (merchants of death) but publicly Nick must maintain that smoking is healthy, even when confronted on the Oprah show with a boy who got cancer. So, when Nick is kidnapped and covered with nicotine patches, he assumes it's the work of angry antismokers. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Literature Ann Vickers RC 40317 by Sinclair Lewis read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Biographical novel about a liberated woman who uses her intelligence and ability to lead social reform movements, yet remains true to her own instincts. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author uses the feminist character of Ann Vickers to create an indictment of the American prison system and a satire on various movements and cults. 1933. The Lost Boy: A Novella RC 38958 by Thomas Wolfe read by Ted Eiland 1 cassette Episodes based on the author's childhood recall his older brother Grover from the perspective of different family members. Grover himself relates an experience in the town square. Then his mother recalls an incident with Grover on a train trip to the World's Fair in St. Louis. A sister examines old photographs and relives the day Grover contracted typhoid fever. Finally, the author returns to the house where Grover died. 1937. The Mother's Recompense RC 40139 by Edith Wharton read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Socialite Kate Clephane abandons her husband and infant daughter, Anne, in New York and seeks refuge on the Riviera, where she remains for nearly twenty years. Then a telegram announces the death of her wealthy former mother-in-law and another from her daughter summons her back. Kate learns that Anne plans to marry Kate's old lover. Horrified, Kate gets advice against inflicting "sterile pain" and makes her decisions accordingly. 1925. Once upon a Time: A Floating Opera RC 39210 by John Barth read by Fred Major 3 cassettes This "memoir bottled in a novel" is in the form of a three-act opera set on a sloop in the Chesapeake Bay. The author and his wife (captain and crew) plan a three-day cruise, but hurricane Jerry comes up the coast and forces them into the Maryland tidal marshes. As Barth looks for a way out, he meditates on aspects of his life, including his marriages, his estranged twin sister, and his writing career. Some strong language. 1994. Pylon: The Corrected Text RC 40165 by William Faulkner read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes A nameless local reporter covers events in celebration of the opening of an airport in a southern city and finds himself as interested in some of the contestants as he is in the air show. The reporter meets a pilot, his wife, his mechanic, and a parachutist and, over the next few days, adopts this little band of offbeat characters with some bizarre results. Violence and strong language. By winner of Nobel Prize for Literature and Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. 1935 The Silent Angel RC 38985 by Heinrich B”ll read by June Carter 1 cassette Completed in 1951 but unpublished during the Nobel Prize-winner's lifetime, this novel is set in post-World War II Cologne. Here, where little beyond the cathedral is spared, a soldier attempts to rebuild his life and to find love and honest work, but he runs into a series of complications and obstacles instead. His story contrasts with that of another young man, who, though corrupt, enjoys respect and the blessing of the church and seems to prosper. 1951. A Way in the World RC 39376 by V.S. Naipaul read by John Horton 2 cassettes A novel based on the idea that the characteristics and memories of thousands of ancestors churn within each person, with the result that "sometimes we can be strangers to ourselves." In autobiographical episodes mixed with meditation and invention, the author, a Trinidadian of Indian descent, narrates a series of historical events that formed his society and his identity within it. 1994. The Wild Palms RC 40188 by William Faulkner read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes This edition consists of two stories woven together. The title story is about two lovers in an ultimately disastrous affair. In the other, "Old Man," a convict accidentally freed during a flood struggles to save himself and a pregnant woman whose fate has been thrust into his hands. By winner of Nobel Prize for Literature and Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. 1939. Mystery and Detective Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener RC 40641 by M.C. Beaton read by Carmella Ross 1 cassette After solving her second murder in _Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet (RC 39537)_, Agatha travels abroad. Returning to her adopted village, she learns that newcomer Mary Fortune, an avid gardener, has won the affections of James Lacey, the man Agatha desires. To compete, Agatha takes up gardening with dismal results. Her elaborate plans to cheat are interrupted by malicious pranks and murder. Some strong language. 1994. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet RC 39537 by M.C. Beaton read by Carmella Ross 1 cassette In the sequel to _Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (RC 38163)_, retired businesswoman Agatha has just returned from a vacation where she had hoped to rendezvous with her neighbor James Lacey. Her disappointment over learning that he had avoided her is tempered by the flirtations of new village veterinarian, Paul Bladen. But Bladen is quickly killed, bringing Agatha and James together to sleuth. Some strong language and some violence. 1993. Ah, Treachery! RC 40565 by Ross Thomas read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes News of an evil covert operation in El Salvador is about to hit the media. Ex-major Edd ("Twodees") Partain, now a bodyguard to a political campaign fund-raiser, helps the Victims of Military Intelligence Treachery (VOMIT) search for evidence of the Central American debacle, a missing $1.2 million, and the solution to several murders. Strong language and some violence. 1994. All Souls RC 39431 by John Brady read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes Dublin Inspector Matt Minogue reluctantly agrees to go to his hometown to straighten out some family business. His arrival is also anxiously awaited by ex-convict Jamesy Bourke, who has finally convinced his old acquaintance, attorney Alo Crossan, that he is innocent of the arson-murder he served time for. But Bourke and Crossan need Minogue's help to locate proof. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Answer Came There None RC 38947 by E.X. Ferrars read by Graci Ragsdale 2 cassettes Sara Marriott, twenty-six and recently divorced, has become a ghostwriter. Her latest assignment is to assist General Schofield, eighty-three, in writing his memoirs. She has taken a room in the home of Althea Cannon, a longtime friend of the general. Mrs. Cannon is about to celebrate her eightieth birthday, but on the day of the birthday party, she is discovered dead. Several days later the general is also found dead. 1992. At Bertram's Hotel RC 39524 by Agatha Christie read by Carmella Ross 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1955 Bertram's Hotel in London's West End looks precisely as it has looked for years. And it has become popular with those who want a taste of genteel England. Many of the patrons have been coming to this dignified hotel for many seasons. Miss Marple has chosen to stay at Bertram's during her holiday, but she ends up having to solve a baffling murder among a unique group of aristocratic guests. 1965. Baby, Would I Lie? A Romance of the Ozarks RC 40765 by Donald E. Westlake read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes When country singer Ray Jones is accused of murder, the press descends on Branson, Missouri. Sara Joslyn, from _Trust Me on This (RC 28000)_, now reports for the weekly magazine _Trend: The Magazine for the Way We Live This Instant_. Her editor and lover, Jack, wants her to write an expos‚ on the way the tabloid _Galaxy_ gathers news, but Sara gets an inside scoop on the Jones story instead. Strong language. 1994. The Beekeeper's Apprentice; or, On the Segregation of the Queen RC 39416 by Laurie R. King read by Carmella Ross 3 cassettes Mary Russell, an orphan living with her aunt, is only fifteen when she meets a semiretired beekeeper named Sherlock Holmes. Fascinated by Mary's quick mind, the great detective becomes her mentor. Mary's apprenticeship, limited at first to minor investigations, becomes increasingly significant until one day the duo find themselves the target of a deadly plot. Some strong language. 1994. Black Betty RC 38938 by Walter Mosley read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Broke and single again, private investigator Easy Rawlins of _White Butterfly (RC 36906)_ is living with his two kids in West L.A. when he is hired to find a woman he admired during his youth: the sensual Black Betty. When his investigation turns up corpses but no Betty, Easy wants to know why the wealthy Cain family is so anxious to find their ex-housekeeper. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Bleak Spring RC 40525 by Jon Cleary read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes This time out, Australian homicide inspector Scobie Malone of _Pride's Harvest (RC 35337_) is investigating the death of his daughter's friend's father. Solicitor Will Rockne (whom Malone disliked) was shot after spending the evening with Malone and his wife. Rockne's wife seemed unhappy with him, he had had a brief fling with his secretary, and there are five million unexplained dollars in his account. Strong language and violence. 1993. Blood Sacrifice: A Mystery of the Yucat n RC 39468 by Gary Alexander read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Diminutive Mayan Luis Balam has been working as a tour guide, a shopkeeper, and a private investigator since he was kicked off the police force for trying to arrest powerful RaŁl Estrada. Now Balam is investigating for his attorney friend, who represents an American evangelical missionary accused of killing four young women with a Mayan knife. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Bomber's Law RC 39889 by George V. Higgins read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Boston detective sergeant Bob Brennan knows he's in trouble. His new boss Brian Dennison assigns recently returned detective Harry Dell'Appa to "help" Brennan wind up a longtime tail he's been pulling on mobster Joey Mossi. The history of how Brennan got into this fix (and just how bad a fix it is) is revealed in rambling conversations between Dell'Appa and Brennan, Dennison, and Dell'Appa's wife. Strong language. 1993. The Bookman's Wake: A Mystery with Cliff Janeway RC 41100 by John Dunning read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Denver bookdealer Cliff Janeway of _Booked to Die (RC 35454)_ is asked by an ex-cop colleague to go to Seattle and bring back Eleanor Rigby, who jumped bail after being charged with stealing a rare book. When Cliff arrives he finds himself immersed in numerous unsolved murder cases--all connected to rare books. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. Brother Cadfael's Penance: The Twentieth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC 40138 by Ellis Peters read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes Twelfth-century Britain. An uprising that has developed between supporters of two fractious members of the ruling class has left Cadfael's secret son, Olivier, a hostage. Cadfael begs permission to leave the abbey to attend a peace conference, but actually plans to rescue the young man he fathered before he became a monk. 1994. Burning Angel RC 41004 by James Lee Burke read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Sonny Boy Marsallus has to leave town when he interferes with the Giacanos' New Orleans action. But he returns to leave a mysterious notebook with Detective Dave Robicheaux, who is trying to help the Fontenot family with a claim against the land they have lived on for nearly a century. The Bertrands want it back. But why? Is there a connection with the information from Marsallus? Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Burning March: A Dave Garrett Mystery RC 39795 by Neil Albert read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Since he was disbarred for taking his now ex-wife's bar exam, Dave Garrett has been working as an investigator. The bookkeeper from his old law firm calls to retain him but dies in a fire before their meeting. When Garrett's ex-partner hires him to look into the bookkeeper's death, Garrett takes a close look at the entire firm, from the partners to the attractive disabled associate. Strong language and violence. 1994. Busman's Honeymoon: A Love Story with Detective Interruptions RC 40812 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by Tom Martin 3 cassettes A country visit with strains of romance and crime. Lord Peter Wimsey and mystery writer Harriet Vane, who middle-aged eccentrics recently married, get caught up in mysterious complications while trying to sort out a sensible approach to their now-permanent relationship. 1937. The Case of the Singing Skirt RC 40484 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes (Reissue) When casino singer Ellen Robb is asked by her boss to help cheat customer Helman Ellis, she says no. Ellen's boss immediately frames her for theft and fires her. She seeks help from Perry Mason, who scares the boss into making amends. Meanwhile, Ellis's wife, Nadine, accuses Ellen of ruining her marriage and demands her husband's money back from the casino. When Nadine is killed, it looks like Ellen has been set up again. Some strong language. 1959. The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern RC 40270 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Jim Qwilleran, a prize-winning reporter, and Koko, the Siamese cat with extraordinary talent and a flair for mystery, are joined by Yum Yum--a lovable Siamese adored by Jim and Koko. This unusual detective team investigates a very clever murderer. 1967. The Cat Who Blew the Whistle RC 39490 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes With the help of investors, train-buff Floyd Trevelyan has turned an old steam locomotive and private railroad cars into the Lumbertown Party Train. But the morning after the initial run of the train, Trevelyan is missing, and the Lumbertown Credit Union (of which he is president) is closed. The police seem to think there is a connection. But Jim Qwilleran, along with his cats Yum Yum and Koko, thinks the police are on the wrong track. 1995. The Cat Who Turned On and Off RC 39656 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Qwilleran, new features writer for the _Daily Fluxion_, is looking for an apartment for himself and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. When he is asked to write about Junktown, the antiques district, Qwill finds both an apartment and a hotter story: an antique dealer has recently been killed. Koko's ability to turn on light switches gives Qwill the evidence to crack the case within a week--but not before two more people have died. 1968. The Caveman's Valentine RC 41066 by George Dawes Green read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Romulus Ledbetter objects to being called homeless; he has a home, a cave in a park in New York City, and he takes care of it. When a body is found outside the cave, police blame the freezing weather, but Romulus suspects Stuyvesant, a nemesis who bombards him with invisible rays. Romulus decides to sally forth and investigate after hearing that the dead man had been held prisoner and tortured by a trendy artist. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Charisma RC 40342 by Jo Bannister read by Grainne Cassidy 2 cassettes As evangelist Michael Davey's tent is being set up in Castlemere, the stabbed body of sixteen-year-old prostitute Charisma is discovered in a nearby canal. Sergeant Cal Donovan is shocked to recognize a presumed-dead IRA terrorist among Davey's roadies. While Donovan tries to determine any connection, an unlikely attraction begins growing between Inspector Liz Graham and the evangelist. And then another young girl dies. Strong language and violence. 1994. The Cleveland Connection: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 39442 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes There are more people of Slavic heritage in Cleveland than anywhere else outside Europe, and their presence creates a "Cleveland connection" of shared roots. This is why Slovenian American private investigator Milan Jacovich agrees to look for a former classmate's missing Serbian American grandfather. When the man is found dead, Jacovich blames the Cleveland connection. Strong language and some violence. 1993. The Concrete Blonde RC 40103 by Michael Connelly read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Four years ago, Los Angeles detective Harry Bosch killed alleged serial killer Norman Church, the Dollmaker. Now Bosch is being sued by Church's widow, who claims Church wasn't the killer who put makeup on his victims. During the trial, police receive a Dollmaker-style note leading them to a blonde corpse buried in concrete. Now Bosch has to prove that this is not the work of the original Dollmaker. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Confession: A Jenny Cain Mystery RC 39726 by Nancy Pickard read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Amateur sleuth Jenny Cain and her policeman husband Geof Bushfield are shocked when teenager David Mayer comes to their door claiming to be Geof's son. David wants Geof to reopen the case of David's parents' deaths because he doesn't believe they were a murder-suicide. His mother, who had a reputation of being "easy" in high school, had married her longtime boyfriend after she became pregnant. She left David evidence of his parentage. Strong language. 1994. The Cunning Man RC 40240 by Robertson Davies read by Barrett Whitener 3 cassettes A journalist writing a series of articles on old Toronto asks Dr. Hullah to reminisce about the sudden death of an Anglican priest twenty years earlier. The doctor obliges willingly, but not without recalling certain youthful events, including his encounter with a Native American medicine woman and a stint in the army, and airing his thoughts on the arts. Yet one question vexes him: why did Father Hobbes die? Some strong language. 1994. Cut to the Quick RC 40118 by Kate Ross read by Fred Major 2 cassettes In the 1820s, twenty-one-year-old Hugh Fontclair asks Maud Craddock to marry him--to prevent Maud's father from revealing a family secret. After lending a hand to an inebriated Hugh, dandy Julian Kestrel is surprised to be asked to join the stranger's wedding party. Awaiting the ceremony with the Craddocks and Hugh's extended family at the Fontclairs' mansion, Kestrel senses all is not well, especially when he finds a dead woman in his bed. 1993. Dead Meat RC 40140 by Philip Kerr read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes A Moscow investigator goes to St. Petersburg on the pretext of looking at how the Central Investigating Board deals with the Mafia, but in reality to check on reports of police corruption. He joins a detective on a case involving the murder of a well-known anti-Mafia journalist, learning more than he suspected about the workings of the underworld that controls Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Some strong language. 1993. Dead Men Don't Ski RC 40775 by Patricia Moyes read by George Holmes 2 cassettes It's January and Chief Inspector Henry Tibbett and his wife Emmy are on a skiing holiday in the Italian Alps. But it's no restful vacation when the inspector discovers some of the hotel guests are part of an international smuggling ring, and a dead man is riding the ski lift. 1959. Dead Set RC 39216 by Jennie Melville read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Though promoted out of investigative work, policewoman Charmian Daniels agrees to help Lady Mary Erskine find the missing husband of relative Una Gray. Ted Gray's disappearance, after finding the body of a murdered girl, has raised some suspicions. Meanwhile, children at the school where Una teaches are having odd visions. Una begins to suspect that Ted may be guilty of a crime, and Charmian thinks the opposite. 1992. Death Benefits: A Rachel Gold Mystery RC 39596 by Michael A. Kahn read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Stoddard Anderson was the managing partner for the St. Louis office of Abbott and Windsor. Several days ago he committed suicide. Rachel Gold has been retained by the law firm to prove that Anderson was insane when he killed himself. Rachel and her best friend Benny travel to St. Louis looking for proof of insanity. They become involved with a missing Aztec artifact and just a little romance. Some strong language. 1992. Death of a Charming Man RC 40162 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Hamish Macbeth is finally engaged to Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, but he is beginning to regret his decision. Priscilla is attempting to rearrange his life--and his cottage. On the day his new electric stove is installed, Hamish escapes to Drim to check out the new man who is stirring up all the ladies. When the newcomer disappears and a murder takes place, Hamish has more to worry about than his domestic life. Some strong language. 1994. Death of a Partner RC 38088 by Janet Neel read by Ted Eiland 2 cassettes Detective Chief Inspector John McLeish is called upon to investigate the murder of a cabinet minister's fianc‚e. This, at the very time he is having problems with his own fianc‚e and finding his new assistant most attractive. The victim, it seems, had thwarted the expectations of her sister and another beneficiary of an estate, had an affair with her partner, and raised the suspicions of her betrothed. Some strong language. 1991. Death of a Prankster RC 39526 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Andrew Trent, a wealthy Scotsman known for insufferable practical jokes, summons relatives to his home under the pretext that he is about to die. When they arrive, Trent appears to be up to his old tricks. Soon, however, he is quite dead, and when Constable Hamish Macbeth is called in, the relatives become murder suspects. Hamish, too, has been the butt of Trent's jokes, but this case puts his reputation on the line. Some strong language. 1992. Death of a Travelling Man RC 39407 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Hamish Macbeth is now the police sergeant in the placid little town of Lochdubh. Although he earns more money, he would have preferred not being promoted: then he would not have to contend with his pushy new constable, Willie Lamont. But Macbeth soon has something to take his mind off Lamont. Travelers Sean Gourlay and his girlfriend are camping out in town, and Macbeth has an uneasy feeling about some of Gourlay's activities. 1993. Death on a Cold, Wild River: A Peter McGarr Mystery RC 40078 by Bartholomew Gill read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes In Ireland, the head of the Serious Crimes Unit, Peter McGarr, is shocked to learn that fiftyish fly-fishing expert Nellie Millar has drowned. Peter and Nellie had been lovers before Peter met his wife, Noreen, and he still keeps in touch with Nellie's father, Nelson. When Nelson shows the visiting Peter a suspicious cut in Nellie's waders, Peter knows her death was no accident. Some strong language and some violence. 1993. Deep Shaker RC 39422 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes Detective and former policeman Milan Jacovich is approached by his old friend Matt Baznik. Matt is worried about his teenage son Paulie's activities. Milan is suspicious of drugs but, doing his homework, he observes a gang of Jamaicans operating out of Cleveland, and Paulie is doing their bidding at his high school. Milan uncovers crack houses, a full-scale racket, and the city's drug kingpin. Some strong language. 1991. The Dividing Line RC 40365 by Richard Parrish read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Having lost an arm in World War II and his wife in an accident, attorney Joshua Rabb is happy to leave Brooklyn when his doctor orders him to move to a dry climate. But 1946 Tucson does not impress Rabb's two children, and his job with the Bureau of Indian Affairs is unpleasant. A senator is trying to take away the Papago Indians' mineral rights, and someone is on a murdering spree. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Divine Inspiration: A Homer Kelly Mystery RC 38748 by Jane Langton read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes A master organ builder is voicing a new organ for an old church in Boston when he becomes aware of a small child crawling up the steps. The builder temporarily abandons his work to join Homer Kelly in a search for the infant's mother, an organist. Her disappearance adds to the growing number of puzzling events surrounding the departure of the former organist and a fire that destroyed the old organ. Strong language. 1993. Dixie City Jam RC 39663 by James Lee Burke read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes When he was in college, Dave Robicheaux located the remains of a Nazi submarine at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Now Detective Robicheaux has been offered ten thousand dollars to help recover it. He first refuses, but then agrees when he needs some quick cash. And he has another problem: someone else who wants the submarine is threatening Robicheaux's family. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Double Date RC 41050 by R.L. Stine read by Michael Pinney 1 cassette Bobby Newkirk might be good-looking and an excellent guitarist, but he is also extremely conceited. He has dated all of the cheerleaders and now has plans to date both of the Wade twins, who are new in town. Bree is quiet and shy while Samantha is bold and sexy, so it should be easy to tell them apart. But Bobby soon begins to wonder just who is who. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Double Down RC 40258 by Tom Kakonis read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Timothy Waverly is in Palm Beach with his partner, Bennie Epstein, who has just informed Tim that a loan shark wants his $250,000 in the next two weeks--or they die. Tim has run into an old girlfriend whose husband is involved in high stakes games, so they just might have a chance to win some big bucks in a card game with an Arab prince. The odds are stacked against him, but Tim is playing poker for his life. Strong language and some violence. 1991. Double Fault RC 40143 by Jack M. Bickham read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Tennis pro Brad Smith is contacted by a supposed federal agent who wants information about Kevin Green, a friend from college thought to have died in Vietnam, and Green's copilot, David Wentworth. When Smith inadvertently reveals the whereabouts of Wentworth, who is then brutally murdered, he uses his old CIA contacts to determine why, if Green is alive, he is hiding and being pursued. Strong language and violence. 1993. Edsel: A Novel of Detroit RC 40817 by Loren D. Estleman read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Estleman's fourth Detroit novel, following _King of the Corner (RC 37202)_, is set in the 1950s. Former newspaperman Connie Minor now works in advertising and has been asked to secretly create an ad campaign for the new Edsel car. But Minor runs into problems when some people, especially the UAW leader, begin to think Minor is a spy for management or the competition. Strong language and some violence. 1995. 14 Peck Slip RC 40399 by Ed Dee read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes NYPD partners Joe Gregory and Anthony Ryan are on surveillance hoping to spot Mafia goings-on at the fishmarket when they see three men dump a barrel into the river. Convinced it contains a body, Gregory calls for divers. But the first barrel they find contains the skeleton of a long-missing cop. Ecstatic over the once-in-a-lifetime case, Gregory digs deeper and deeper until he learns the sobering truth. Strong language and violence. 1994. Final Edit RC 40384 by Robert A. Carter read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Nicholas Barlow, CEO of a small publishing firm, is attending the American Booksellers Association convention. His excitement over the possibility of landing the current bestselling author is tempered by the arrogant demands of his editor, Parker Foxcroft, who "has the touch" but very few friends in the business. Barlow's decision on how to deal with Foxcroft is made for him when the editor is murdered. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Gloria RC 39583 by Mark Coovelis read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Restaurant owner Marvin Stone is approached by sociology professor Lauren Ogilvie, who wants to write a book about Stone's sister. Gloria is the name the sister, Lisbeth, took the last time she ran away from her husband and young son. She was ultimately found buried with three other young women. Gloria's lover implicated Gloria in the other deaths, and Lauren wants to prove him wrong. Some violence. 1994. A Going Concern RC 41031 by Catherine Aird read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Young Amelia Kennerly is surprised to be called by an undertaker from the English village of her great-aunt Octavia. Octavia died a week after getting her doctor's promise that he would examine her corpse. She also left instructions for police to attend her funeral and made Amelia, who didn't know her, her executrix. A confused Amelia arrives at Octavia's manor to find it has been thoroughly ransacked. Some strong language. 1993. Good Morning, Irene RC 40585 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes After _Goodnight, Mr. Holmes (RC 40584)_, opera singer and amateur sleuth Irene Adler must fool Sherlock Holmes and the rest of London into thinking she and her bridegroom, Godfrey Norton, are dead. Instead they, along with Irene's sidekick Nell, are living in Paris. Irene amuses herself with Sarah Bernhardt until another mystery unfolds: a corpse with a missing digit and an arcane tattoo resembles the corpse she saw six years earlier at Bram Stoker's. 1990. Good Night, Mr. Holmes RC 40584 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Nell Huxleigh, a parson's daughter, relates this tale of Irene Adler, opera singer and detective. Miss Adler, who has the uncanny ability to outsmart even Sherlock Holmes, becomes a detective early in her operatic career. Her sleuthing results in encounters with Victorian personages such as Charles Lewis Tiffany; Oscar Wilde; Antonin Dvorak; and the mysterious Godfrey Norton, who helps her search for a skein of diamonds. 1990. The Grub-and-Stakers House a Haunt RC 38987 by Alisa Craig read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Widow Zilla Trott is in her kitchen making a cup of chamomile tea for herself and her cat when the ghost of Hiram Jellyby suddenly appears. He was murdered some years ago, and he wants Zilla to find his bones and bury them decently so he can rest in peace. Hiram also wants her to look for a wooden box of gold that he buried. When Zilla and her friends begin digging, they uncover more than bones and gold. 1993. Gun, with Occasional Music RC 41171 by Jonathan Lethem read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Conrad Metcalf, a private inquisitor, works in a near-future Oakland, California. He is listening to a musical version of the news when he is approached by Orton Angwine. Orton has been accused of the murder of a prominent doctor, and he is totally out of karmic points. The next step for Orton is the deep freeze--unless Metcalf can help him. 1994. Have His Carcase RC 40534 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by Tom Martin 3 cassettes Acquitted of murdering her lover and in need of a change, Harriet Vane heads for the beach. But long before she can walk off her tension, Harriet finds the body of a young man with his throat slit lying on the beach. She takes a picture of the corpse, retrieves the contents of his pockets and a razor by his side, and sets off to notify the police. The body washes out with the tide, and the next day her good friend Lord Peter Wimsey appears. 1932. Heading Uptown: A Nina Fischman Mystery RC 38907 by Marissa Piesman read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes New York attorney Nina Fischman is executor of her mother's friend Helen Hirsch's will, because Helen's son Mark managed to die shortly before Helen. Besides his flamboyant wife, Mark left behind adolescent daughter Lisa, who corners Nina with an ardent plea for help. According to Lisa, Mark was in fear for his life, and the fact that he died intoxicated in a car crash is suspect--diabetic Mark never drank. Strong language. 1993. High Fall: A Kiernan O'Shaughnessy Mystery RC 40178 by Susan Dunlap read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Kiernan O'Shaughnessy is on hand to see stuntwoman Lark Sondervoil attempt a move made famous by the late Greg Gaige. Sondervoil executes it perfectly but then falls to her death, exactly ten years after Gaige died in a stunt for the same director. O'Shaughnessy, a former pathologist and gymnast who knew Gaige, is the perfect private investigator for the case. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Higher Authority RC 40180 by Stephen White read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes When Teresa Crowder brings sexual harassment charges against her female former boss, her sister Lauren (a lawyer on medical leave with multiple sclerosis) comes to Utah to help. The case is a long shot: the defendant is married Mormon Blythe Oaks, now the assistant to the newly appointed Mormon Supreme Court justice. But before the case is tried, Oaks is murdered. Violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Homemade Sin RC 40398 by Kathy Hogan Trocheck read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Ex-cop Callahan Garrity and her feisty mother run the House Mouse cleaning agency, and Callahan solves mysteries in her spare time. When her favorite cousin, Patti, is killed in a supposed attempted car jacking, the only known witness is Patti's young son, who can't communicate very well. Callahan ignores warnings not to meddle and demands help from the police and her extended family to find the killer. Strong language and violence. 1994. I'll Be Leaving You Always RC 40452 by Sandra Scoppettone read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Fortyish Lauren Laurano is an FBI-agent-turned-private-detective who lives with her long-time female lover, Kip, in New York City. When Meg, Lauren's friend since childhood, is murdered in her jewelry shop, Lauren is determined to find the killer. A mutual friend had stopped a holdup in the store just hours before; did the thieves return? As Lauren talks to Meg's family and friends looking for clues, she realizes she didn't really know Meg. Strong language. 1993. The Ice House RC 39563 by Minette Walters read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Phoebe Maybury and her two housemates are thought to be lesbians, witches, and murderers. When a body is found in Phoebe's icehouse, the villagers and the police assume they now have proof that Phoebe killed her long-missing husband David. As the inspector tries to indentify the body, his partner is surprised to find himself siding with the three women and becoming wildly attracted to the most insolent one. Strong language and violence. 1992. Inches RC 39397 by William Marshall read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Detective Chief Inspector Harry Feiffer of the Hong Kong Police investigates the poisoning of nine employees of an international bank. Inspectors Auden and Spencer ponder why clients of the Institute of Yu, a New Age outfit, are jumping out of top-floor windows. O'Yee, undercover, is assigned to write "eternity" on sidewalks. The Yellowthread Street precinct team looks for connections and solutions. Strong language and some violence. 1994. +Irish Gold RC 39863 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Dermot Michael Coyne, twenty-five, has come to Dublin to find out why his grandparents, the O'Riadas, left in 1920 during the Troubles, saying they could never return. Dermot meets young Nuala Anne McGrail in a pub, and she agrees to translate Dermot's grandmother's diaries. As Nuala works on the translation, she uncovers information that puts both her and Dermot in danger. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. "K" Is for Killer RC 39664 by Sue Grafton read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes P.I. Kinsey Millhone is hired by Janice Kepler to investigate the death of her daughter Lorna after the police all but give up on the baffling case. The body is so badly decomposed that it is impossible to determine if Lorna has been murdered. Kinsey shifts to night hours to find a motive when she learns that Lorna's part-time job and crude cabin belied a high-dollar hooking career and large savings account. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994. Kat's Cradle RC 39209 by Karen Kijewski read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes When orphaned Paige Morrell first approaches private investigator Kat Colorado, she claims she wants to find out about her parents. But it soon appears that Paige wants her mother's death certificate in order to inherit her hated grandmother's estate. Kat has little to go on, and the elderly family lawyer dies before telling Kat anything. When she finally stumbles on the family secrets, they are anything but comforting. Strong language. 1992. The Key to Midnight RC 40582 by Dean Koontz read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Singer and nightclub owner Joanna Rand has been living in Japan for twelve years. She has also been suffering nightly dreams about a man with an artificial hand and a hypodermic needle. When vacationing private investigator Alex Hunter enters her club and her life, he recognizes her immediately as the long-lost daughter of a U.S. senator. Is she hiding her true identity or was she brainwashed? Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1979. "L" Is for Lawless RC 40689 by Sue Grafton read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Following _"K" Is for Killer (RC 39664)_, P.I. Kinsey Millhone has a week off to help with the wedding of her landlord Henry's elderly brother. But Henry has another favor to ask. Neighbor Johnny Lee has passed away, and his relatives are trying to get the army to pay for the funeral, but the army has no record of Mr. Lee. The case takes Kinsey on a cross-country chase for a hidden treasure. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1995. +Let Me Call You Sweetheart RC 39878 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes When prosecutor Kerry McGrath takes her injured daughter to plastic surgeon Charles Smith, she is puzzled by two women in his waiting room who look eerily familiar. She soon realizes they are replicas of Smith's daughter, Suzanne Reardon, who was murdered ten years ago. Remembering it was Smith's testimony that pinned the murder on Reardon's husband, McGrath reopens the case, even though it puts her career in jeopardy. Bestseller 1995. Lockout RC 40401 by Lillian O'Donnell read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Lieutenant Norah Mulcahaney has plenty to take her mind off her wait for approval to adopt a child. A rock star's brother is found shot to death in a recording studio that the group has rented in an exclusive lockout agreement. Meanwhile, Detective Sutphin is openly hostile to Mulcahaney since she identified him at a protest on work time. And now Mulcahaney is being accused of shooting an unarmed suspect--twice. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. The Lottery Winner: Alvirah and Willy Stories RC 39494 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Cleaning lady Alvirah Meehan won the lottery and became an amateur sleuth and a writer for the _New York Globe_. Alvirah, who first appeared in _Weep No More, My Lady (RC 26004)_, and her husband, Willy, take on new cases in this collection of short mysteries. Alvirah clamps on her recorder disguised as a lapel pin and solves them all, including a murder of which her beloved nephew is accused. Bestseller 1994. Love Cools RC 41061 by W. Edward Blain read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Richard Blackburn is kicked out of a private boys' school when his teacher, Oscar Davidson, accuses him of plagiarism. Richard plans revenge when he learns Davidson will be spending the summer at Richard's hometown arts school. But Richard isn't prepared for the aftermath of the suspicious death of Davidson's wife, Sarah, who died when their house burned down. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Maigret in Holland RC 41452 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette When a French scholar is suspected of murder while he's on a lecture tour in Holland, he calls for his friend Maigret, even though the inspector can't speak Dutch. The visiting scholar had been a guest of the victim, who was a teacher on a cadet training ship. But others were present at the time the murder was committed, and when Maigret stages a reenactment of the crime, he gets to the real story. 1940. Mall Rats: A Stick Foster Mystery RC 38910 by Kevin Robinson read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Paraplegic Nick "Stick" Foster has moved to Orlando, Florida, where he now works for the _Orlando Sentinel_. While working on a story about "mall life," he befriends a group of adolescent boys, nicknamed the "Mall Rats," and several employees of the mall. They all attend his wedding to lawyer Samantha Wagner, but when Martha Galliger dies from drinking drug-laced punch, the "Mall Rats" become the prime suspects. 1992. Mallory's Oracle RC 40108 by Carol O'Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Kathleen Mallory has a desk job with the Special Crimes Section of the New York Police Department. When her adoptive father, detective Louis Markowitz, is killed, his body is found near the third victim of an apparent serial murderer of wealthy Gramercy Park women. Mallory goes on leave but takes over the case and finds that her prey is unpredictable and very clever. Strong language. 1994. Mantis RC 40340 by Richard La Plante read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Philadelphia, 1990. Lt. William Fogarty and forensics pathologist Josef Tanaka form an uneasy alliance as they search for the killer of three women, apparently victims of a karate strike known as "nukite." Tanaka, who accidentally disabled his brother in a karate tournament, battles his own guilt as he pursues a killer whose moves mimic those of the praying mantis. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Martians in Maggody: An Arly Hanks Mystery RC 40819 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes When moonshiner Raz Buchanon finds odd circles in his field, police chief Arly Hanks warns the townsfolk not to make Maggody the butt of jokes again by spreading crazy stories about UFOs. But the tiny town is soon booming, filled with UFO watchers and tales of Big Foot. Amidst all the craziness, Arly has to deal with a murder. Strong language. 1994. Masquerade RC 39227 by William X. Kienzle read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes When Father Koesler is invited to help with a seminar on religion in murder mysteries, he is surprised to learn that the guest speaker is televangelist Klaus Krieg, whose publishing house produces racy novels. The other speakers--two ministers, a nun, and a rabbi--write mysteries with sleuths who correspond to themselves. They dislike Krieg, who wants them all to sign with him. When one of them is murdered, Koesler seeks a hidden motive. 1990. A Matter of Perspective: A Stick Foster Mystery RC 38924 by Kevin Robinson read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Stick Foster is a wheelchair-riding writer who dabbles in photography and sleuthing. When Rod Ketchum, the senior partner at Stick's wife's law firm, dies suddenly, Ketchum's heart specialist confides to Stick that she suspects murder since Ketchum's pacemaker and other gadgets failed simultaneously. As Stick investigates, other firm members begin to die. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. +McNally's Trial RC 39884 by Lawrence Sanders read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Archy McNally, chief of Discreet Inquiries for McNally and Son, once again investigates the lives of the rich and famous in Palm Beach, Florida. Sunny Fogarty, comptroller of Whitcomb Funeral Homes, is concerned about the unfounded dramatic increase in profits. Archy quickly discovers that a large number of coffins are being mysteriously shipped north for burial. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Menaced Assassin RC 40592 by Joe Gores read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes The hit man calls himself "Raptor" and uses the telephone to take credit for the latest murder and to annoy Stagnaro, the detective on this case. Molly Dalton became his victim soon after she made the connection between a computer file, her boss and lover, and the Mob. Others followed, and now Stagnaro is determined to protect Molly's husband, a scientist who develops an interest in the roots of human evil. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1994. The Mexican Tree Duck RC 39651 by James Crumley read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Detective Sughrue is looking for the missing wife of the president's special envoy to Mexico. The search begins in Montana and covers the Southwest all the way to the Mexican border. Along the way, Sughrue collects assorted companions, including a woman with a child and a pottery duck, but mainly old Vietnam buddies. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1993. Mrs. Pargeter's Pound of Flesh: A Mrs. Pargeter Mystery RC 40080 by Simon Brett read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes The widowed English Mrs. Pargeter generously takes her friend Kim Thurrock to a health spa to lose a few pounds in order to look good for Thicko Thurrock's release from prison. The owner of the spa, thrilled to see the widow of his late underworld colleague, secretly provides her with gourmet food rather than diet fare. But then Mrs. Pargeter spies a young girl's wasted corpse and begins to doubt that the spa is on the up and up. 1992. Murder at Monticello; or, Old Sins RC 40219 by Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Companion to _Rest in Pieces (RC 38266)_. Postmistress of Crozet, Virginia, Mary Haristeen, aka Harry, is intrigued when the skeleton of an apparently rich man is unearthed during restoration of Monticello's slave quarters. When archaeologist Kimball Haynes is murdered while investigating the long-ago death, Harry's cat, Mrs. Murphy; her corgi, Tee Tucker; and assorted friends help her discover who has something to hide. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Murder by Owl Light RC 40500 by Corinne Holt Sawyer read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Large Caledonia Wingate, in her caftans and pearls, and her friend Angela Benbow, a "cube-shaped little pepper pot," are both admirals' widows who fancy themselves detectives. When two men are killed at their retirement home, the women want to help with the case, much to the dismay of the police. The only clue is that the victims, a delivery man and a gardener, were both murdered in the early evening owl light. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. Murder in Mesopotamia RC 40597 by Agatha Christie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Hercule Poirot, the lively Belgian detective, becomes involved in some Middle East archaeological explorations while solving the mysterious death of a woman in a room that no murderer could possibly enter. 1936. Murder Must Advertise RC 39257 by Dorothy L. Sayers read by Tom Martin 3 cassettes It has been only a few days since copywriter Victor Dean fell down the stairs at Pym's Publicity and died. Mr. Pym, his suspicions aroused by a letter Dean had written, hires Mr. Death Bredon as a replacement and installs him in Dean's old office. But Bredon is really Lord Peter Wimsey, investigating what appears to be no accident. Soon Lord Peter is dealing with cocaine, blackmail, and more murders. 1933. Murder on the Orient Express RC 39507 by Agatha Christie read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Hercule Poirot has been called back to England and is traveling home by way of the Orient Express. While the train is stranded by a snowstorm, a murder occurs. Investigation shows that the dead man, Mr. Ratchett, was traveling under a false name and was the person responsible for a terrible kidnapping that had taken place several years earlier. Poirot's first interviews with all passengers yield nothing--then he questions them again. 1934. +Murder on the Potomac RC 38895 by Margaret Truman read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes When the body of Pauline Juris, secretary to Wendell Tierney, is found alongside the Potomac River, Tierney seeks the advice of law professor Mac Smith. Incriminating evidence in the form of love letters turns up in Pauline's apartment. It seems that more than one of the Tierneys is suspect. Meanwhile they all take part in a playacting group that re-creates old Washington murders. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994. My Name Is Polly Winter RC 38945 by Veronica Black read by June Carter 2 cassettes Social historian Jessica Cameron has traveled to a Liverpool neighborhood to research local history for her firm's exhibition. She takes a room with the Clares and begins her work by researching the original owners of the Clares' manor, The Cedars. As she finds spooky parallels between the past and the present residents, Jessica becomes aware of the ghostly presence of a young girl who appears to be connected with an old mystery. 1992. My Sweet Untraceable You RC 40415 by Sandra Scoppettone read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Lauren Laurano is a forty-five-year-old lesbian private investigator who lives in New York City with her longtime lover, Kip. Although a movie based on Lauren's life and starring Cybill Shepherd is being filmed in her neighborhood, Lauren's real-life career is in a slump. So when a dubious character called Boston Blackie asks Lauren to find his mother, who supposedly died thirty-eight years earlier, Lauren accepts the case. Strong language. 1994. Nemesis RC 40774 by Agatha Christie read by Carmella Ross 2 cassettes (Reissue) Miss Marple receives a letter from a wealthy businessman whom she knew briefly and whose death she has recently read about. His letter gives the code word "Nemesis" and states that he will bequeath a large sum of money to her if she will investigate a certain crime. 1971. Nemesis RC 38766 by Rosamond Smith read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In Joyce Carol Oates's pseudonymous mystery, music conservatory administrator Maggie Blackburn is shocked to learn that a homosexual composer-in-residence has raped a new graduate student. After convincing the young man to press charges, Maggie is angry when he agrees to settle the case favorably for the composer. But when the composer is murdered, Maggie must come to the student's defense. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. Never Send Flowers RC 38374 by John Gardner read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Four deaths in four days. An Italian, a Russian, an Englishman, and an American--all high-profile figures--have been killed. On the fifth day, Laura March, a British Security Service agent on vacation, is also killed. No one suspects a connection between her murder and the other four until a perfect white rose, tipped in red, appears at her funeral, just as at the others. James Bond finds the clue. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Night Train to Memphis RC 40084 by Elizabeth Peters read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes An enigmatic message found on a dead man leads the Munich police to ask Vicky Bliss, assistant curator at the National Museum in Munich, to help them prevent a theft planned at the Cairo Museum. One of the suspects is Sir John Smythe, with whom Vicky has a love-hate relationship. Vicky reluctantly agrees, and finds herself cruising down the Nile on a luxury liner with several men in pursuit. Some strong language. 1994. +North of Montana RC 38878 by April Smith read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Los Angeles-based FBI agent Ana Grey learns that Violeta Alvarado, the victim of a perhaps drug-related drive-by shooting, may be a cousin to the Salvadoran father Ana never knew. Soon after, Ana is assigned to investigate movie star Jayne Mason's claim that her drug addiction was caused by Dr. Randall Eberhardt. Oddly enough, the Eberhardts were Violeta's employers. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. +Original Sin RC 39874 by P.D. James read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Adam Dalgliesh and his Scotland Yard cohorts are looking into murders at Innocent House, the offices of London publishing house Peverell Press. On her first day of work, temporary typist Mandy Price finds the body of editor Sonia Clements. Soon the managing director, Gerard Etienne, is found dead with the office mascot, stuffed snake Hissing Sid, in his mouth. Also a manuscript has been altered and some illustrations have disappeared. Bestseller 1994. The Peanut Butter Murders RC 40483 by Corinne Holt Sawyer read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes After _Murder by Owl Light (RC 40500)_, widows Caledonia Wingate and Angela Benbow are thrilled when their favorite policeman asks for help with another investigation. Alexander Lightfoot was run over by a train, and the police need to rule out murder. Since Lightfoot's fianc‚e is the widows' neighbor at their retirement community, Lt. Martinez asks them to snoop for clues. With the help of a bird and another death, they solve the case. 1993. Pictures of Perfection: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery in Five Volumes RC 40425 by Reginald Hill read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Detectives Andrew Dalziel and Peter Pascoe are called to the village of Enscombe to investigate the disappearance of a young constable. Beneath the calm exterior of village life, they find lust, lies, thievery, and feuds that go back for generations. It seems that the constable's disappearance may be the least of their concerns. Some strong language. 1994. Playing for the Ashes RC 40562 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers are assigned the murder case of cricket star Kenneth Fleming. Separated from his wife, Fleming was living with his doting former teacher, Miriam Whitelaw, and having an affair with Gabriella Patten. In a parallel story, Whitelaw's daughter, now dying of a debilitating disease, describes her own wild youth. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Prime Suspect 2 RC 39342 by Lynda La Plante read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Prime Suspect (RC 39341)_, Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison is given the case of a young woman whose corpse is found buried in a garden. The investigation, which is fraught with racial issues, leads to another death. Meanwhile, Tennison is hopeful for a promotion, but her casual affair with a black detective comes back to haunt her when he is assigned to her case. Strong language and some violence. 1993. Pussyfoot: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 40041 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Catnap (RC 36696)_, Midnight Louie the cat and his owner, public relations officer Temple Barr, become involved in another murder. Midnight is in a dressing room at a strippers' convention visiting the feline Divine Yvette when he sees someone fleeing from the body of a dead dancer hung by her G-string. Temple, who has agreed to do PR work for the convention, helps Louie find the killer. 1993. The Raphael Affair RC 40828 by Iain Pears read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes English graduate student Jonathan Argyll is arrested for vagrancy in a Roman church where he claims to have found a missing Raphael. When the painting vanishes, reappearing on the British market, Generale Taddeo Bottando and researcher Flavia di Stefano of the Italian National Art Theft Squad become interested. Soon the investigation invades the international art world, turning trusted people into suspects and certain techniques into crimes. Some strong language. 1990. Recalled to Life: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery RC 40602 by Reginald Hill read by George Holmes 3 cassettes When the murder conviction of Cissy Kohler is overturned after thirty years, detectives Dalziel and Pascoe reopen the case. Did the original investigation give special treatment to the important people at Mickledore Hall the night Pamela Westropp was found dead in a locked room? Dalziel follows Kohler to New York, while Pascoe tracks down survivors in Yorkshire. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1992. The Red Right Hand RC 38984 by Joel Townsley Rogers read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes This tale is told by New York surgeon Dr. Henry N. Riddle Jr., whose car was broken down on Swamp Road at the same time that Inis St. Erne was murdered. It seems that the victim and his fianc‚e were on their way to be married when they picked up a hitchhiker. The killer disappeared, leaving behind a severed right hand and a young doctor to respond to intense scrutiny. Some strong language. 1945. The Red Scream RC 40090 by Mary Willis Walker read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes A decade after confessing to the murder of Texas socialite Tiny McFarland, serial killer Louie Bronk faces execution. But journalist Molly Cates, who wrote a book on his crime, is beginning to have doubts about his guilt: Tiny's widower's second wife has been murdered, and so has a key player in Bronk's conviction. Now Bronk is changing his story--or is it just his death-row red scream? Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Return of Mr. Campion RC 39427 by Margery Allingham read by Fred Major 2 cassettes A collection of mystery stories that feature sleuth Albert Campion. The author admits that she knows little about her protagonist other than that Campion is an assumed name for a man whose business card proclaims, "Coups neatly executed; nothing sordid, vulgar or plebeian; deserving cases preferred; police no object." Born in 1900, Campion ages from story to story until he is in his sixties. Includes a tribute by Agatha Christie. 1989. A Royal Murder RC 40768 by Elliott Roosevelt read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Eleanor Roosevelt does not like knowing state secrets, but sometimes she must. Such is the occasion in September 1940, when the president sends Eleanor to the Bahamas to meet with the duke and duchess of Windsor and persuade them not to come to the States. But what is meant to be a somewhat simple, though important, mission becomes much more when a Swedish royal is murdered and a Nazi spy ring is uncovered. Some strong language. 1994. Sanctuary: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Mystery RC 40457 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Rina Lazarus is surprised when a casual childhood acquaintance, New Yorker Honey Klein, and her children come to visit. As Rina learns about Honey's troubled marriage to a diamond dealer and member of an extremist Jewish sect, Rina's husband, LAPD detective Peter Decker, helps his partner search for another Jewish diamond dealer and his missing family. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Saratoga Backtalk RC 40086 by Stephen Dobyns read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Saratoga, New York, private detective Charlie Bradshaw is out of the office when horse farm owner Bernard Logan comes to call. Logan thinks his wife plans to kill him and wants Bradshaw to stop her. Bradshaw's easygoing but unethical friend Victor Plotz accepts the case for Bradshaw but overcharges Logan $850. When Bradshaw tries to return the money, Logan is already dead. Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Scold's Bridle RC 40046 by Minette Walters read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes When elderly Mathilda Gillespie is found dead in her bath with her wrists slashed, her doctor, Sarah Blakeney, doubts it was suicide. For one thing, Mathilda's head is encased in a family heirloom called a scold's bridle, which was used to curb tongues. One village policeman agrees with Sarah and begins to investigate the generally hated Mathilda's relatives and acquaintances, including Sarah and her estranged husband. Strong language. 1994. The Sculptress RC 39574 by Minette Walters read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes When writer Roz Leigh stops working after a personal tragedy, she is given an ultimatum by her publisher: write a book about convicted murderer Olive Martin or lose her job. Initially repulsed by obese Olive, who has admitted to butchering her mother and sister for ignoring her birthday, Roz is soon trying to prove that Olive is lying to protect someone. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Shadowmaker RC 41280 by Joan Lowery Nixon read by Cecelia Riddett 1 cassette Katie Gillian and her mom, Eve, an investigative reporter, have moved to the small town of Kluney, Texas, so Eve can write a novel and escape the trouble they have had since Eve wrote a series of articles about toxic waste dumps. But trouble seems to follow Katie and her mom. They discover there is a toxic waste dump in Kluney, and two murders take place. Is there a connection? For junior and senior high readers. 1994. She Walks These Hills RC 40372 by Sharyn McCrumb read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes In the Tennessee hills, elderly escaped convict Harm Sorley is trying to find his wife and baby, since Korsakoff's syndrome has erased the last forty years from his memory. Like his uncle before him, Harm is becoming a folk hero, but newly appointed deputy Martha Ayers feels duty bound to track him. Meanwhile, retracing the long-ago route a pioneer girl took to escape from Indians, a graduate student encounters her ghost. Strong language. 1994. The Silent Speaker RC 39359 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Nero Wolfe, the orchid-growing gourmet detective, investigates the death of a government official. Archie Goodwin assists and reveals Wolfe's idiosyncrasies. 1946. The Sin within Her Smile RC 40132 by Jonathan Gash read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes At a charity auction, antique dealer Lovejoy allows himself to be sold as "Slave for a Day" to Valerie Arden--for a very healthy sum. However, his term of employment lasts more than one day when Mrs. Arden and her husband include Lovejoy in a scam that involves Celtic gold, a trip to Wales, and the murder of one of Lovejoy's close friends. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Skinner's Rules RC 40179 by Quintin Jardine read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes When an attorney is horribly murdered on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, CID head Bob Skinner wonders if it is work-related. However, three subsequent murders suggest a serial killer instead. But then the attorney's lover (also an attorney) is murdered. The investigation sends Skinner into a world where his rules of fairness and honesty don't apply, and even he is forced to break them. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Sleeping Murder RC 39383 by Agatha Christie read by Carmella Ross 2 cassettes (Reissue) Newlywed New Zealander Gwenda Reed has just come to England where she will select a house while awaiting the arrival of her husband, Giles. She finds and buys the perfect house but experiences odd moments of d‚j… vu. Shaken, Gwenda decides to visit Giles's cousins in London. Their elderly, puzzle-loving aunt, Miss Marple, is on hand when a line in a play triggers a frightening memory for Gwenda--seeing a dead woman lying in the newly purchased house. 1976. Solo Hand RC 39532 by Bill Moody read by John Lescault 2 cassettes While waiting to see if he will regain the full use of the hand he injured in an automobile accident, jazz pianist Evan Horne reluctantly plays detective. His ex-wife Sharon asks him to help her new lover, Evan's ex-boss Lonnie Cole, who is being blackmailed over pictures of him and another male singer sleeping together. Evan can't refuse because the blackmailer has named him as the go-between. Strong language and some violence. 1994. A Son of the Circus RC 40696 by John Irving read by Nick Sullivan 5 cassettes Dr. Farrokh Daruwalla is a Toronto physician who spends a lot of time in Bombay trying to convince circus dwarfs to give him blood to study achondroplastic dwarfism. He is also a secret screenwriter who creates the role of Inspector Dhar for his friend Dhar. Dhar, Daruwalla, and a large cast of odd characters are involved in solving a series of murders of prostitutes in Bombay. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Southern Ghost RC 39667 by Carolyn G. Hart read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Because Annie Laurance Darling runs a bookstore, she rarely becomes involved in the cases of her husband Max, a private detective. But when Max is arrested after his client Courtney Kimball mysteriously disappears, Annie has no choice. Since Courtney had asked Max to investigate the Tarrant family, Annie and Max look to the Tarrants for leads. What they find are two past deaths that haven't been fully explained. Strong language. 1992. Split Seconds RC 38915 by Kevin Robinson read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes Nick Foster, using a wheelchair since he fell off a roof, has become a news reporter for a Melbourne, Florida, paper. He is preparing a story on crabbing, with his new friend Phil Stilles, when they find the body of James Woods, a NASA computer scientist, in their crab trap. The police are called in, but Nick decides to investigate when Propjob, a porpoise, brings Phil the dead man's wallet, which contains a shiny, two-inch gold disc. 1991. A Superior Death RC 39506 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Recently assigned to Lake Superior, forty-year-old park ranger Anna Pigeon is trying to get used to "so much water all in a row" and the odd group of people she's working with. When one couple confides to Anna that they suspect another ranger has eaten his wife, Donna, she laughs them off. But when the body of a newly married diver is found among the corpses of an old shipwreck, Anna becomes suspicious of everyone. Strong language and some violence. 1994. There Was a Little Girl RC 40487 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Still shaken from his last criminal case, _Mary, Mary (RC 37193)_, attorney Matthew Hope has switched to real estate law. But while negotiating the purchase of land for a circus, Hope is shot. As he lies unconscious in the hospital, Hope's friends and colleagues frantically retrace his last steps among the circus people and find links to the murder of a circus midget. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Thin Air RC 40561 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Spenser's longtime friend, police detective Frank Belson, has sought out Spenser because he needs someone who will understand his problem. His young bride, Lisa St. Claire, has disappeared without a trace. At first Belson wants no help, but after Belson is shot, Spenser begins searching for Lisa. He uncovers a rather unsavory past and learns that Lisa is being held by her sociopathic ex-lover. Strong language. Bestseller 1995. Three Complete Mysteries: _Greenwich Killing Time_, _A Case_ _of Lone Star_, _When the Cat's_ _Away_ RC 39624 by Kinky Friedman read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes The protagonist shares the author's name and profession of country songwriter. The fictional Kinky once saved a victim from a mugger and is now a part-time sleuth. McGovern, the reporter who befriended Kinky, gives him a murder case to solve--and McGovern is the suspect. Two other stories also feature the Kinkster. Strong language and some violence. 1988. Till the Butchers Cut Him Down: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 39323 by Marcia Muller read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes When private eye Sharon McCone starts her own company, her first client is an odd character from her college days. Then, Suits Gordon was always peddling something shady out of a suitcase. Now he's a successful turnaround man who uses drastic measures to rescue dying organizations. Suits or his methods have apparently angered someone enough to try, again and again, to kill him. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Too Many Clients: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 39320 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette (Reissue) When a businessman is murdered, Nero Wolfe is called into the case by three different people. First he must unravel the motives behind his clients' requests. 1960. A Touch of Panic: A Karl Alberg Mystery RC 40473 by L.R. Wright read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Staff Sergeant Karl Alberg of the Mounties in the small Canadian town of Sechelt is dealing with a string of unusual burglaries and a rash of one-man picket lines. He is unaware that his live-in lover, librarian Cassandra Mitchell, has been chosen as the perfect mate by an appealing but deranged library science professor. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Trick of the Eye RC 39155 by Jane Stanton Hitchcock read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Fortyish Faith Crowell paints "faux" finishes and illusory images on furniture and walls for wealthy New York clients. She receives a request from aging Frances Griffin to redo the ballroom built for her daughter years before. But Faith soon realizes that her artistic talent is not the real reason she has been commissioned. Her presence has something to do with Frances's daughter, who was murdered as a young woman. Some strong language. 1992. Tunnel Vision RC 39660 by Sara Paretsky read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Investigator V.I. Warshawski, of _Guardian Angel (RC 34303),_ agrees to find out why low-income housing planned by a women's trade collective is blocked. She also worries about a homeless family living in the basement of her condemned office building. When a shelter board member is found murdered in V.I.'s office after offering to help the family, all three concerns merge into one. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1994. Voices in the Dark RC 38763 by Andrew Coburn read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Bensington, Massachusetts--a bedroom suburb of Boston. Into this quiet town, where husbands and wives are forever switching partners, comes an eccentric drifter--Dudley. The body of Glen Bodine, sixteen, has just been found. His death is assumed to be either a terrible accident or suicide--until Dudley makes a passing remark about being a child-killer. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. A Vow of Sanctity RC 38100 by Veronica Black read by Marilyn Gleason 2 cassettes After solving two mysteries during her first year at the convent, thirty-six-year-old Sister Joan is sent on a retreat to a Scottish cave to give the other sisters some rest. Almost immediately upon arrival, Sister Joan's schedule is interrupted by odd goings-on. Someone is following her, a modern corpse is sitting amongst those of ancient monks, and she suspects that a death and a disappearance that both occurred six years ago may be related. 1993. Wake the Dead RC 39666 by Dorothy Simpson read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Inspector Luke Thanet is attending the annual Thaxden Fˆte held by local British MP Hugo Fairleigh when Thanet discovers the death of Fairleigh's ailing mother. Although Mrs. Fairleigh had recently suffered a debilitating stroke, Thanet's doctor friend finds proof that she was murdered. Thanet puzzles over possible motives of each household member, and then stumbles upon a surprising clue. 1992. The Weekend Was _Murder_! RC 39695 by Joan Lowery Nixon read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette In the sequel to _The Dark and Deadly Pool (RC 29619)_, young Mary Elizabeth and her coworkers at Ridley Hotel are asked to act out small parts in a murder mystery weekend. The "murder scene" is to be in a suite that many of the hotel workers consider haunted. When Mary Elizabeth discovers an actual corpse in the room, a real murder investigation becomes tangled in the make-believe one. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1992. What's a Girl Gotta Do? RC 38944 by Sparkle Hayter read by June Carter 2 cassettes Zany investigative reporter Robin Hudson thinks she's being blackmailed when a mysterious caller who knows her childhood nickname requests a meeting at her network's New Year's Eve party. When the caller doesn't show, Robin suspects a prank--until she's called in for questioning by the police for the caller's murder. What follows are Robin's humorous attempts to track down the murderer's motive and identity. Strong language. 1994. +Wild Horses RC 39860 by Dick Francis read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Newmarket, home of English thoroughbred racing, is being used as the background for a film based on a murder some years back among the horsey set. During a break in the shooting, director Thomas Lyon visits an old friend, a newspaper columnist, who makes a deathbed confession that Lyon discovers is related to the film in progress. Soon it becomes clear that someone with a good memory wants to stop the film. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994. The Wyndham Case RC 38919 by Jill Paton Walsh read by June Carter 2 cassettes Life at St. Agatha's College at Cambridge University is usually quiet for nurse Imogen Quy. But on this February morning, the master arrives in her office demanding her immediate attention at the Wyndham Case Library. Student Philip Skellow has been found dead. Imogen instantly suspects foul play, and the police are called in. Fellow students are reluctant to discuss the victim's last hours, and his roommate is not to be found. 1993. The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories 1994 RC 40032 edited by Edward D. Hoch read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Twelve stories, including the editor's "A Traffic in Webs" in which a department store attempts to obtain a web display to exhibit during the Christmas season and triggers a string of murders in the process. Also includes contributions by other masters of the genre such as Lawrence Block, Kate Wilhelm, Peter Tremayne, Donald E. Westlake, Julian Rathbone, and Miriam Grace Monfredo. Some strong language. 1994. The Yellow Room Conspiracy RC 41013 by Peter Dickinson read by Andy Chappell 2 cassettes Now that she is dying, Lucy Vereker has two requests of her longtime lover and friend, Paul Ackerley. One is to marry her, and the other is to explain how he killed Gerry Grantworth thirty-six years ago. Paul is shocked--he had always assumed that Lucy killed Gerry. They each agree to tell their side of the story, Paul on paper and Lucy on tape, and then compare notes. Some strong language. 1994. Occult Blood Lines RC 39811 by Tanya Huff read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Blood Trail (RC 39798)_, a coffin containing a mummy is discovered by a scientist from a Toronto museum. Once unwrapped, the mummy kills people to steal their ka and disappears into the city. P.I. Vicki Nelson assists her friend and lover, police detective Mike Celluci, in his investigation when her other lover and cohort, vampire Henry Fitzroy, begins to have mummy-induced nightmares. Strong language and violence. 1993. Blood Pact RC 39821 by Tanya Huff read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Private eye Vicki Nelson is being wooed by both her vampire colleague, Henry Fitzroy, and her former partner, Detective-Sergeant Mike Celluci, so they both follow her when she flies home for her mother's funeral. When the dead woman's body disappears, the trio discovers the experiments that the deceased's professor-boss has been conducting on the recently dead. Sequel to _Blood Lines (RC 39811)_. Strong language and violence. 1993. Blood Price RC 39770 by Tanya Huff read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Eight months ago, Vicki Nelson quit the Toronto homicide department because retinitis pigmentosa caused night blindness and some loss of her peripheral vision. Now a private detective, Vicki happens upon a corpse drained of blood. When the police refuse to believe a vampire is responsible, Vicki finds help from a surprising source: romance writer Henry Fitzroy, a benign vampire. Strong language and violence. 1991. Blood Trail RC 39798 by Tanya Huff read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Although private detective Vicki Nelson accepted that her friend Henry Fitzroy was a vampire in _Blood Price (RC 39770)_, she is amazed when he introduces her to a family of werewolves who regularly change from humans to large dogs. Someone is killing the werewolves as they guard their sheep flock, and Vicki is enlisted to find the murderer. Because of her night blindness, Vicki will take the day shift and Henry the night. Strong language and violence. 1992. _The_ _Conjure Woman_ and Other Conjure Tales RC 40299 by Charles W. Chesnutt read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Collection of unsentimental black-vernacular tales written in the 1880s and 1890s. The narrator is Julius, a former slave, who tells stories about the old days to a visitor from the North. The slaves in these stories use the African tradition of conjuring to cast spells that serve as a method of resistance. Six of these thirteen tales were omitted from the first edition in 1899. 1993. The Door to December RC 40280 by Dean Koontz read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Six years after her husband, Dylan, disappears with their three-year-old daughter, Melanie, child psychiatrist Laura McCaffrey is summoned by the police. They have found Dylan and two others brutally murdered. The three had been holding Melanie prisoner and conducting cruel behavior modification research on her. Melanie is in a trance, terrified of the door to December and the thing that lurks behind it. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. Drawing Blood RC 39463 by Poppy Z. Brite read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes In 1972 cult cartoonist Robert McGee and his young family rent a house in Missing Mile, North Carolina. There Robert kills his wife, his three-year-old son, and himself. Twenty years later, the surviving son, Trevor, now also a cartoonist, returns to the site to confront the horror from his past. Helping him unravel the bizarre murder is computer hacker Zachary Bosch, who has fallen in love with Trevor. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Everville: The Second Book of the Art RC 39677 by Clive Barker read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes In this sequel to _The Great and Secret Show (RC 31406)_, Maeve is traveling by wagon train to Oregon, where her father plans to build the town of Everville. When he is killed, Maeve escapes through a crack in the sky to Quiddity. In the present, evil Iad descends upon now-built Everville, where others are frantically searching for the Art. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. For All Eternity RC 39330 by Linda Lael Miller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In _Forever and the Night (RC 39855)_, when her twin brother, Aidan, was turned into a vampire by the evil Lisette, Maeve Tremayne also adopted that life. Now Aidan has chosen mortal life, and Maeve has been appointed by the species to deal with Lisette. But, much to her surprise, Maeve is falling in love with a human she met time traveling: Civil War doctor Calder Holbrook. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller 1994. The Funhouse RC 39618 by Dean R. Koontz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Young Ellen Straker knows she must kill her baby, Victor. He is not human, he is evil, and he is getting stronger. When Victor attacks her, she fights back and wins but then has to face the wrath of her carny husband Conrad. Conrad spares her life but warns her that when she remarries and has children, she will repay him. Now Ellen has children and the carnival has come to town. And Conrad has a new Victor. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. Ghosts RC 39787 by Noel Hynd read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Actress Annette Carlson has moved to Nantucket Island to be alone. But she is awakened one night by a transparent woman in white who warns her that everyone on the island is in danger. Then an evil-looking shape slithers into her cellar. Detective Brooks, an adamant nonbeliever in ghosts, changes his mind quickly as he witnesses the cruel actions of whatever is haunting the island. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Haunted: Tales of the Grotesque RC 38775 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Macabre stories explore themes that evoke nightmares. In the title story, an old woman wonders about a childhood visit to an abandoned house and the murder of her best friend. "Thanksgiving" is about a thirteen-year-old girl's introduction to holiday frenzy when her mother becomes ill. "The Premonition" finds a man checking on his brother's family and questioning matters beyond his control. Some strong language. 1994. +The House of Thunder RC 39851 by Dean R. Koontz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When Susan Thorton, thirty-two, awakes in a hospital room she has no recollection of why she is there. At first all she remembers is her name and age. Then slowly her memory returns and she dreams she is lying in a pool of blood in the House of Thunder. Violence. Bestseller 1982. Last Rites: The Complete Stories of Robert Bloch, Volume 3 RC 39522 by Robert Bloch read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Thirty-nine stories, mostly horror and suspense, in which Bloch takes ordinary situations and adds a twist. "Fat Chance" tells of John and Mary, married fourteen years and seemingly a typical middle-class American couple--until Frances appears and John commits a murder. In "Underground" Count Barsac plays the role of vampire just a little too well. Sequel to _Bitter Ends (RC 38509)_. Some strong language. 1987. Lost Boys RC 38470 by Orson Scott Card read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Step and DeAnne Fletcher move to a new town and slowly adjust to their new community. Preoccupied with their own problems, Step and DeAnne do not realize that their eight-year-old son, Stevie, has become extremely introverted and is spending all his time with his imaginary friends. The terror begins when a connection is made between Stevie's friends and a rash of disappearances of other boys in the town. Strong language. 1992. Love Bite RC 40823 by Sherry Gottlieb read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes At fifty, Risha Cadigan is not old for a vampire, and since the death of her lover and creator, Gregor, she has been lonely. Between random feedings and working on her photography, Risha begins dating through the personal ads, but with disappointing results. Meanwhile, L.A. cop Jace Levy is investigating Risha's trail of corpses and worrying about having Huntington's disease. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The M.D.: A Horror Story RC 39355 by Thomas M. Disch read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Young Billy Michaels is visited by a supernatural being who directs him to a twisted stick that his half-brother Ned has formed to look like a caduceus, or physician's symbol. Billy can create both harm and good with the caduceus. His first attempts accidentally render Ned paralyzed and wreak havoc upon other family members. Grown, Dr. William Michaels is even more dangerous in the time of a monstrous plague. Strong language and violence. 1991. Night Relics RC 39275 by James P. Blaylock read by Lynn Schrichte 3 cassettes Since separating from his wife, Amanda, Peter has been living in a rustic cabin in Trabuco Canyon. The day before Amanda and their son David are to leave for a Hawaii vacation, they visit Peter. After an argument, Peter leaves the house, and Amanda and David are gone when he returns. A week later, Peter discovers they never went to Hawaii. In fact, he believes they are still in the cabin--in another dimension. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Shadowfires RC 39580 by Dean R. Koontz read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes Just after Eric and Rachael finish an ugly argument about their impending divorce, Eric is killed by a truck. Rachael's reaction confuses her friend Ben--why is she armed, and why isn't she surprised when Eric's body vanishes from the morgue? As a trail of evidence soon makes clear, Eric is alive again, he is going through some horrifying changes, and he's after Rachael. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1987. Temporary Agency RC 40429 by Rachel Pollack read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Ten years ago Ellen Pierson's cousin Paul fell in love with Lisa, a "temp" who worked in his office building. Normally that wouldn't be a problem, but Lisa was a Malignant One and she took control of Paul. Even attempts by Alison Birkett of the government's Spiritual Development Agency failed to save Paul. Now Alison has come to Ellen for help on another case. Some strong language. 1994. This Dark Paradise RC 40370 by Wendy Haley read by Robert Murch 2 cassettes Alex Danilov returns to his Savannah home where his descendant Margaret lives with younger Danilovs. Elderly Margaret is the only one who knows that Alex is not the young man he appears to be, but an almost-thousand-year-old vampire. Alex faces family anger when he "inherits" the house from Margaret. He also has another enemy--one who has waited 400 years for revenge. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. +The Voice of the Night RC 39857 by Dean R. Koontz read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Colin and Roy, both fourteen, have been best friends since Colin moved to town a month ago. No one can understand how they became best friends because Colin is very shy and Roy is very popular. Unfortunately, it proves to be a dangerous friendship. It seems that Roy has an unhealthy interest in women and in killing things. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1980. Winter Moon RC 41144 by Dean Koontz read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes LAPD officer Jack McGarvey and his partner are talking with a service station owner when death arrives in an emerald-green Lexus. Within moments, the gravely wounded Jack is the only one left alive. When he recovers, Jack, his wife, and his son move to Montana where they have inherited a ranch. But there is an evil in the Montana woods--a ghostly amber light seems to glow in the forest, and people become inhabited by others. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. The Wise Woman RC 39655 by Philippa Gregory read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes From an early age, Alys is apprenticed to Morach, the wise woman of the moors, but when the chance comes, Alys takes refuge in a nearby abbey and becomes a nun. When the abbey is burned by Lord Hugo, Alys returns to live with Morach. She is soon summoned to care for Lord Hugo's father and finds herself using spells that create more havoc than good. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Political Themes Animal Farm RC 38959 by George Orwell read by Gillian Wilson 1 cassette (Reissue) An allegorical political satire of communism in which the animals on a farm overthrow their master and live a utopian life until the intelligent pigs take over and one establishes himself as dictator. 1946. Corelli's Mandolin RC 39551 by Louis De BerniŠres read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Pelagia, daughter of Dr. Iannis on the Greek island of Cephallonia, is the central figure in a story that begins shortly before World War II. As Captain Corelli, a member of the Italian occupation forces that invade the island, and Mandras, a local fisherman, vie for Pelagia's affection, the arrival of Nazi and Communist troops turns the placid island into a quagmire. And, for Pelagia, it is more than a test of endurance. Some strong language. 1994. +Debt of Honor RC 38875 by Tom Clancy read by David Hartley-Margolin 7 cassettes In the post-cold war era, Jack Ryan of _The Sum of All Fears (RC 33021)_ is surprised to be pulled out of early retirement to become the president's national security advisor. Although a "hard-nosed hawk," Ryan is soon relishing his role in eliminating the last missiles. What he doesn't realize is that the Japanese are quietly taking a small island away from the United States and are ready for war. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1994. Four Hands RC 40227 by Paco Ignacio Taibo II read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes A Mexican and an American journalist work together as a team covering the international scene. Devoted to one another, they are often at odds over complications arising from their personal lives. Their story, set in the late 1980s, progresses against a background that moves through time and place until everything comes together in a satire on the CIA's role in the politics of Nicaragua. Strong language. 1990. Green Fires: Assault on Eden; a Novel of the Ecuadorian Rainforest RC 41086 by Marnie Mueller read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Ecuador, 1969. Six years ago, Annie Saunders was a Peace Corps volunteer in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Now she and her German husband, Kai Schmidt, have returned to the area on their honeymoon. As they travel into the tropical rainforest where Annie once worked, Annie must come to terms with events in the past as well as problems the natives are now having with worldwide oil companies. Strong language. 1994. I Am Snowing: The Confessions of a Woman of Prague RC 39247 by Pavel Kohout read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Petra M rov  is a Czech woman just entering middle age. Her private world strangely reflects the unsettled climate of the early 1990s in Prague, now free of communist rule but not quite free of suspicions. Petra is troubled by questions about the political pasts of her lovers, perhaps mirroring her confusion about just how much control one should expect past tragedies to have on the future. Some strong language. 1992. Jubilee RC 40307 by Robert McCrum read by John Horton 2 cassettes When his British officer father dies, Jimmy Carter's former speech writer Sam Gilchrist sets aside the screenplay he is writing and turns to a task he has long neglected. Five years ago, Sam's journalist lover, an Australian, introduced him to British major Craig Marshall. Marshall thought Sam the perfect one to tell the world his story. Now Sam slowly reveals why he let Marshall spend these intervening years in prison. Some strong language. 1993. Last Rights RC 39414 by Tim Sebastian read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Edward Bell arrives home one evening in London to find the body of a defector in his Russian-born mother's car. It seems that the victim was an archivist who fled Russia with a pack of secret papers implicating elected officials on both sides of a pact. Then Bell is wounded, his mother disappears, the papers are missing, and a massive search ensues. Strong language. 1994. Let Us Prey RC 39014 by Bill Branon read by Ray Brown 2 cassettes Fed up with bureaucracy, a wealthy businessman concocts a plot to wipe out the Internal Revenue Service by destroying the regional tax centers, thus crippling the government. He hires blood brothers Mitch and Ram and engages a mob of ne'er-do-wells in a twisted and extremely dangerous mission. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Porcupine RC 38098 by Julian Barnes read by June Carter 1 cassette The Communist Party in a former Balkan state has fallen, and the elderly former dictator is on trial. His accuser is the newly appointed chief prosecutor. The novel focuses on the interaction between the two men, particularly their generational and ideological differences. Four young people keenly interested in the proceedings follow the trial on television and provide a running commentary. Strong language. 1992. The Tuesday Man RC 38776 by David Daniel read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Maura Ames, campaigning in Senator Timothy Murphy's presidential race, spots the candidate having drinks with a woman and snaps their photo. That night she and her lover are murdered in her Martha's Vineyard hotel room. Local policeman Eric Thorne's investigation of the deaths takes him far from his island home and ever closer to the horrible truth about the potential president. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Psychological Themes Last Call RC 39302 by Tim Powers read by Christopher Walker 4 cassettes Las Vegas's Flamingo Hotel, built by Bugsy Siegel in 1946, appears to be the manifestation of the Tower in a Tarot card deck. When it was built, Siegel was the reigning Fisher King. His power was assumed by Georges Leon, who is now attempting to assure his own immortality by assuming the spirit of his son Scott. Now Scott, an alcoholic poker player, finds himself in mortal combat with his father. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1992. No Night Is Too Long RC 40804 by Barbara Vine read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Tim Cornish thinks he has gotten away with murder. Then the letters start coming. To anyone else they would appear to be quite innocent accounts of some historical event, but to Tim, they are very relevant. In this tale of sexual obsession and mistaken identity, Tim tells of his relationship with Ivo Steadman and how a friendship turned sinister. Some strong language. 1994. Now You See Her RC 38771 by Whitney Otto read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Kiki Shaw's life has three important circumstances: her job at a television game show consists of uncovering and noting small truths; her own story seems not to be her story at all but a recitation of the lives of people she knows; and, most crucially, she is rapidly approaching forty and, just as quickly, disappearing. People can't seem to see her anymore. 1994. Religious Themes Other books with religious themes can be found in categories such as family, historical fiction, romance, and westerns. Christy RC 39327 by Catherine Marshall read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes (Reissue) Based on the life of the author's mother, this is the tale of nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston's first year teaching in an Appalachian mountain cove. With the help of Alice Henderson, the Quaker who founded the Cutter Gap mission school, Christy finds her point of reference in God. She makes friends among the hardscrabble Cutter Gap "clan," sees some of them succumb to typhoid fever, and inspires love in two admirable men. 1967. The Colonists: An American Family Portrait, Book 2 RC 40320 by Jack Cavanaugh read by John Horton 3 cassettes Boston 1727. Benjamin Morgan, great-grandson of Drew Morgan, is dead, and it is up to his children to maintain the bond of Christian heritage within the Morgan family. But Philip, Priscilla, and Jared do not get along with one another, and they do not care about their father's faith. Then Daniel Cole, a family friend, forces the family to confront their beliefs. Sequel to _The Puritans (RC 40319)_. 1995. Colorado Gold: Treasure Quest, Book 2 RC 39781 by Marian Wells read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In the sequel to _The Silver Highway (RC 39760)_, young Amy Randolph accompanies her preacher father to Colorado to spread the gospel among the gold miners. She meets miner Daniel Gerrett and dancing girl Amelia. When Daniel turns to preaching, Amy contemplates life as a preacher's wife and learns the truth about the mother she had thought dead. Prequel to _Out of the Crucible (RC 39791)_. 1988. The Golden Pharaoh: The Children of the Lion, Volume 5 RC 38493 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales spoke of how the Sons of the Lion came to Egypt to help hold back the invading Shepherd Kings and of the capture of Mereet and Joseph. Now he tells of the powerful Golden Pharaoh, of the forces of the Black Wind, and of Baliniri of Babylon, who comes to the war-torn divided land. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Lion in Egypt (RC 38492)_. 1985. Heart of the Wilderness RC 39626 by Janette Oke read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes At fifty, George McMannus must begin a new life. His daughter and son-in-law have been killed while on a wilderness trip and he must care for his four-year-old granddaughter, Kendra. George is concerned about the kind of life he can provide for her in his cabin in the wild, but he knows they must be together. As Kendra matures she learns to trust God to help her through many troubled times, and eventually so does her grandfather. 1993. Jewel of Promise: Treasure Quest, Book 4 RC 39822 by Marian Wells read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes In the sequel to _Out of the Crucible (RC 39791)_, Mike Clancy is transporting runaway slaves in Alex Duncan's _Golden Awl_ when he meets ornery Beth Peamble. Meanwhile, Alex and Olivia cut short their Canadian stay to cast Alex's vote for Lincoln. As Beth finds the Lord and falls in love with Mike, Alex and Olivia must use their own strong faith to survive the horrors of the Civil War. Some violence. 1990. Joshua and the City RC 40799 by Joseph F. Girzone read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Following _Joshua in the Holy Land (RC 35711)_, Joshua is now in New York City. He walks the city's streets and first meets Charlene, a prostitute, who begins to follow him. As Joshua continues to visit different places in the city, he meets and heals many people. But perhaps his biggest success will be the revitalization of parts of the city that were once on the brink of despair. 1995. Kingscote: Heart of India, Volume 3 RC 39820 by Linda Chaikin read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes India, 1800. Coral Kendall has received news from Major Jace Buckley that her adopted son, Gem, is alive. But when she finds parts of her Hindi scripture burned on the floor of her room, Coral realizes there are forces at work throughout India that hope to keep Gem away from her and to prevent her from building her mission school for Indian children. Sequel to _Under Eastern Stars (RC 39814)_. 1994. The Lilies of the Field RC 39392 by William E. Barrett read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette (Reissue) Homer Smith is a strong young African American who was brought up as a Baptist in South Carolina. Recently discharged from the army, Homer is taking one day at a time driving eastward cross-country and stopping to do odd jobs. When he encounters four German refugee nuns erecting a fence so that they can farm a small plot of land, Homer becomes an answer to their prayers, especially when he stays around to build a church on the ruins of a burned-out farmhouse. 1962. The Lion in Egypt: Children of the Lion, Volume 4 RC 38492 by Peter Danielson read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales told the story of the brothers Shobai and Hadad and of Shobai's wife, Mereet, who gave him twin children. Now he speaks of Ben-Hadad and his attempt to return Joseph to Egypt; of Tuya, who loves Ben-Hadad; and of Akhilleus and his men, who fight the invaders of the Nile delta. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Vengeance of the Lion (RC 38491)_. 1984. Lord of the Nile: The Children of the Lion, Volume 6 RC 38494 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales has spoken of the Shepherd Kings (now the Hai) and of Joseph's prophecy of seven years of plenty and seven years of famine. Now he spins the story of the years of famine in the north where Joseph stored grain, of the Children of the Lion's struggle where no grain was stored, and of Joseph's reunion with his family. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Golden Pharaoh (RC 38493)_. 1986. The Lost Book of Paradise: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden RC 40536 by David Rosenberg read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Rosenberg, a poet and biblical translator who was coauthor of _The Book of J (RC 32195)_, recreates a lost Hebrew epic about Adam and Eve's life together in the Garden of Eden. He imagines the narrative being compiled by Devorah Bat-David, a stepdaughter of King Solomon, who comments on the poetic text. 1993. Moonshell RC 37067 by Bea Carlton read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Linn and Clay Randolph, along with other family members, are spending the summer at Moonshell--an old Texas coastal house belonging to Clyde Cameron. But it seems that they are unwelcome, as evidenced by a snake left in Linn's closet, a note she receives indicating that Moonshell does not want them there, a man in a boat who is watching the house, and Linn's old rival's showing up in town. The Randolphs' faith in God is put to the test. 1986. A New Graft on the Family Tree RC 40164 by Isabella Macdonald Alden read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Louise Barrows has no misgivings about leaving her aristocratic New York family to marry Lewis Morgan. For Lewis's health, they plan to live on his family's farm until they can afford one of their own. Devout Louise is surprised to learn that Lewis is the only Christian in his family and dismayed by the lack of affection displayed by family members. Over time, with God's help, she gives the Morgans a new outlook on life. 1880. Out of the Crucible: Treasure Quest, Book 3 RC 39791 by Marian Wells read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Colorado Gold (RC 39781)_, the Civil War reaches Colorado Territory, separating preacher Daniel Gerrett from his wife, Amy. Meanwhile, Amy's long-absent mother begins to build a life again with Amy's preacher-father, and half-black Crystal Thomas seeks revenge against the man who destroyed her marriage to Matthew. Faith guides them all through their trials. Prequel to _Jewel of Promise (RC 39822)_. 1988. The Prophecy: The Children of the Lion, Volume 7 RC 38495 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales recalls how drought forced many people into Egypt where Joseph's family prospered, how Aram took the throne of King Salitis, Ben-Hadad's death, and Teti, the first girl with the mark of the lion. Now he tells how a new split between Egypt and the Hai grew throughout the land. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Lord of the Nile (RC 38494)_. 1986. The Quilt RC 38975 by T. Davis Bunn read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse 1 cassette Mary can hardly remember when she was a little girl, the years seem to have gone so fast. Now she is old, and she hopes she has raised her family the way the Lord would have wanted her to. But something has been keeping her awake at night, and she finally realizes what it is: she is to make a quilt, and "not a stitch is to be sewn without a prayer of thanks." As the quilt-making draws to an end, so does Mary's life. 1993. Silk: Heart of India, Volume 1 RC 39768 by Linda Chaikin read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Kingscote Plantation, India, 1793. Coral Kendall, sixteen, has been ill for several months and Jemani, a low-caste Hindu, has been her companion. Coral teaches Jemani Christian beliefs and Jemani decides to be baptized. Then her husband Rajiv is killed and Jemani dies giving birth to a son, Gem. Coral agrees to become Gem's godmother and raise him. But some disapprove, and Gem is kidnapped. Prequel to _Under Eastern Stars (RC 39814)_. 1993. The Silver Highway: Treasure Quest, Book 1 RC 39760 by Marian Wells read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Southerner Olivia Thomas, sent to a Boston school, befriends Crystal Cabet, who is searching for the family secret explaining her dark skin. Olivia also meets her brother Matthew's irresponsible friend Alex Duncan. The next time Olivia encounters Alex, he has found the Lord and is transporting slaves to freedom on the silver highway of the Mississippi River. Prequel to _Colorado Gold (RC 39781)_. Some violence. 1989. Sword of Glory: Children of the Lion, Volume 8 RC 38496 by Peter Danielson read by Patrick Horgan 3 cassettes The Teller of Tales recalls that he told of Seth's search for the secret of making iron to forge the Sword of Glory to be used to vanquish the Hai, and of the promise of a deliverer to the sons of Jacob. Now he relates how the Children of the Lion receive enlightenment and how the Sword is brought home to the Nile delta. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Prophecy (RC 38495)_. 1987. The Troubadour's Quest: The Theyn Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 39891 by Angela Elwell Hunt read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Now that Afton has finally married her beloved Calhoun and they have twin sons, Gislebert, the troubadour, begins to think about a family of his own. Once again he dreams of Nadine, whom he has not seen for twelve years, and sets out to find her. But along the way he rescues Jonas, a street urchin, and must learn to deal with two kinds of love: friendship and devotion to God. Sequel to _Afton of Margate Castle (RC 40289)_. 1993. Under Eastern Stars: Heart of India, Volume 2 RC 39814 by Linda Chaikin read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes India, 1799. Coral Kendall's faith strengthens her belief that her adopted son, Gem, is alive. She also believes she must build a mission school for the "untouchable" children of India. But her uncle, Sir Hugo Roxbury, ambassador of the East India Company, is determined to thwart her plans. Two men are dedicated to helping Coral--Dr. Ethan Boswell and Major Jace Buckley. Sequel to _Silk (RC 39768)_. 1993. The Wedding Dress RC 40253 by Marian Wells read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Since her parents' death, Rebecca has lived with the Smyth family. The only things she has from her home are a trunk, a Bible, and a wedding dress--for when she meets her true love. Rebecca is fond of Joshua Smyth but becomes a Mormon and travels to Utah, leaving behind her precious trunk and wedding dress. She weds Mormon Andrew Jacobson and is happy--until they get home to his other wife and his children. Prequel to _With This Ring (RC 40254)_. 1982. With This Ring RC 40254 by Marian Wells read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Rebecca is rescued by her longtime friend Joshua Smyth following near death at the hands of her Mormon husband, Andrew Jacobson. Rebecca is cared for by Eagle and Solali at an Indian camp, and they all move on to Joshua's home in Oregon before Andrew learns that Rebecca is not dead. Rebecca is happy to be with Joshua, but she has difficulty recapturing her Christian faith. Sequel to _The Wedding Dress (RC 40253)_. 1984. Romance An Ancient Hope RC 39158 by Caroline Stickland read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes Theodosia Farnaby grew up next door to her cousins Charles and Ralph Carnow, and there has always been a closeness among them. Then ten years ago, in 1840, Charles took his inheritance, stole some money, and left home. Since then, Ralph has rebuilt the family business and come to care deeply for Theo. But now Charles has returned home, and he plans to reestablish his position as the oldest son--and take Theo away from Ralph. 1993. Angel of Fire RC 39636 by Jessica Douglass read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes After a gang of thieves kills Torey Lansford's ailing father and rapes her sister Lisbeth on their remote Kansas ranch, a grim Torey transforms herself into Vic Langley, bounty hunter, and vows to track and kill the criminals. A friend points her to Noah Killian, who has his own vendetta against the gang's leader, John Pike. Killian reluctantly teams up with Vic, until he discovers her gender. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Barefoot Bride RC 39631 by Joan Johnston read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Young, widowed Montana doctor Seth Kendrick realizes his adolescent, tomboy daughter Patch needs a woman's guidance. When his advertisement for a mail-order bride is answered by beautiful, widowed Molly Gallagher, what promised to be merely a marriage of convenience blossoms into romance. Unfortunately, their children have no intention of becoming a family! Some strong language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Beauty's Punishment RC 40644 by A.N. Roquelaure read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Anne Rice, under the name of A.N. Roquelaure, continues the Erotic Adventures of Sleeping Beauty. After being sold at auction for punishment, Beauty is brought to a village where she is taught lessons in discipline and submission. Sequel to _The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (RC 40643)_ and prequel to _Beauty's Release (RC 41076)_. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1984. Bewitching Minx RC 40515 by Janis Laden read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes They were both staying overnight at an inn, and from the very first time they met, Penelope Larchmont and Damon Southerby, the marquis of Penderleigh, had been at odds with one another--for he mistook her for a common trollop. When her uncle, an old friend of his father, is suddenly struck with apoplexy, the marquis offers his nearby castle for convalescence. Little does he know the troubles he is about to bring upon himself. Some descriptions of sex. 1988. Beyond the Sunrise RC 40110 by Mary Balogh read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Robert Blake, the marquess's seventeen-year-old illegitimate son, is in love with the young daughter of a family friend until her father lies to end their friendship. Later, fighting the French advance into Portugal in 1810, Captain Blake recognizes his former love, now the widowed marquesa das Minas. Thinking her still a teasing flirt, Blake is unaware that she too is a soldier. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. The Bird in the Tree: The Eliot Heritage, Book 1 RC 40782 by Elizabeth Goudge read by Tom Martin 2 cassettes (Reissue) In the 1930s, Damerosehay, a charming old house on the Hampshire coast, and a close-knit family are threatened when the grandson and daughter-in-law of the owner fall in love and plan to marry. Prequel to _Pilgrim's Inn (RC 12807)_ and _The Heart of the Family (RC 13768)_. 1940. +Border Music RC 39875 by Robert James Waller read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Texas Jack Carmine is a wandering man who spends very little time on his one-horse ranch in Texas. He happens to be in Dillon, Minnesota, one autumn night in 1986, when a man rips off Linda Lobo's G-string instead of putting money in it. Jack attacks the man, and he and Linda run out the back door and keep on going. Thus begins an odyssey that takes Jack back into his troubled past. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. +Born in Fire RC 39873 by Nora Roberts read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Maggie Concannon is a glass artist who pours her heart and soul into her creations and enjoys working alone. Then her work comes to the attention of Rogan Sweeney, an art gallery owner, and her world is turned upside down. Maggie quickly becomes an international sensation but wonders if her new-found fame is worth the change in her lifestyle. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Born in Ice RC 41122 by Nora Roberts read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Born in Fire (RC 39873)_, Irish Maggie Concannon's sister, Brianna, has turned the family home into a bed-and-breakfast. Brianna is excited to have a paying guest for the cold winter: American mystery writer Grayson Thayne. She also discovers that her late father has a third child in America and that he made one last long-shot investment before he died. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. A Brand New Life RC 40352 by Kathy Thurlow read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes After her husband leaves her for a pregnant file clerk, Elizabeth March, the Wicked Witch of Wall Street, quits her analyst job and buys the Colorado cabin her grandfather built. A fainting spell sends her to Doctor Christian Hanford, who declares her pregnant. Chris falls in love with Elizabeth even though she is ten years older. But then Elizabeth's ex-husband implicates her in insider trading. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Caress RC 40511 by Rosanne Bittner read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Blake Hastings hates Nick West, who he knows is responsible for the death of Blake's antislavery father. When Hastings tracks West to Lawrence, Kansas, his only mission is revenge. But upon his arrival in town, Hastings nearly runs down Samantha Walters, a preacher's daughter who is distributing antislavery pamphlets, and soon he has a new mission. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. A Change of Place RC 41070 by Tracy Sinclair read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Children's book author Kimberly Jamison is surprised to see her identical twin sister, Domenique, at her door. Domenique, a top Paris fashion model, has returned to New York to recover from her drinking problem. Afraid that her career will be ruined if word gets out, Domenique begs Kimberly to take her place in Paris but warns her to avoid certain people, including arrogant Alain Marchand. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Cheyenne Surrender RC 39739 by Madeline Baker read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When he learns of his parents' deaths, "half-breed" Caleb Stryker returns to Cheyenne to claim his hated father's ranch. He is approached by Callie McGuire, who claims that Caleb's father was her mother's lover and had promised to provide for Callie. Caleb is very attracted to Callie, but she refuses to follow in her mother's footsteps. To keep Callie near, Caleb hires her as a housekeeper. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. China Silk RC 39339 by Anne Worboys read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 4 cassettes In the 1920s, Hellen North meets dashing Oliver Marathon, who is visiting England from Hong Kong. They fall in love despite class differences: Hellen's father is a farmer while Oliver's uncle is governor in colonial Hong Kong. Traveling alone by ship to marry Oliver, Hellen disembarks into a nightmarish adventure after learning she is not wanted by his family. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. A Christmas Embrace RC 40335 by Ellen Tanner Marsh read by Patricia Martin 2 cassettes Alex and Rose Boyer have been married for about ten years, and they have settled into a routine life. Rose is always busy at the animal clinic that she owns with an older doctor. Alex, a stockbroker, seems to have trouble leaving his work behind at the office. But Rose has planned a special Christmas present for Alex that she hopes will help put some romance back in their lives. Unfortunately, her plan almost backfires. 1994. The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty RC 40643 by A.N. Roquelaure read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Anne Rice, who uses the name of A.N. Roquelaure for her erotic novels, has taken the story of Sleeping Beauty beyond the traditional ending. Here the Prince awakens Beauty with much more than a kiss, and she becomes enslaved to him. Beauty later surrenders herself to Tristan, a slave, and is sold at an auction for punishment. Prequel to _Beauty's Punishment (RC 40644)_. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1983. The Court of Three Sisters RC 40481 by Marianne Willman read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Richard Fairchild, archaeologist, and his three daughters--Thea, Summer, and Fanny--are on the island of Ellysia in the Mediterranean, where he hopes to locate an ancient city. They are joined by Colin McCallum, who has come to Ellysia to try to right some past wrongs. Colin and Summer are immediately drawn to each other, but Summer is haunted by a past that causes her to fear closeness to anyone. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. Crazy for Lovin' You RC 40479 by Lisa G. Brown read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Twenty-year-old Rilla Carroll is summoned home from boarding school because her mother, Katherine, is dying. Rilla was sent away at sixteen when Katherine married her late husband's brother, Henry. Rilla's anger over Henry's taking over the mill that should be hers is tempered by her growing attraction to Jubal Kane. Oddly, Henry has hired Kane, who was once imprisoned for robbing the mill. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Dangerous Diversions RC 40387 by Margaret Evans Porter read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Rosalie de Barante occasionally danced in the corps of the Paris Opera when her mother was a principal dancer with the ballet. Now her parents are dead, and for the past five years Rosalie has been supporting herself by dancing at Sadler's Wells in London. She is cautious about handsome men who show an interest in her, but there is something special about Gervase Marchant--especially when he invites her to his estate while her injured ankle heals. 1994. Dangerous to Know RC 40693 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 2 cassettes Journalist Vivienne Trent had been married to billionaire Sebastian Locke for a number of years. Their divorce was amicable, and they remained good friends. When they had lunch together just a few days ago, Sebastian seemed happier than he had in years. So why has he committed suicide? As Vivienne searches for the answer, she uncovers startling information about the Lockes. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Dark Champion RC 39805 by Jo Beverley read by Grainne Cassidy 3 cassettes Imogen of Carrisford led a sheltered life--thanks to her father. But now he and her fianc‚ are dead, and her life and the castle are in danger. Before Imogen can make plans, the castle is attacked by Lord Warbrick, who wants the Carrisford treasures for himself. With the help of her steward, Imogen flees to Castle Cleeve and throws herself on the mercy of FitzRoger of Cleeve--her dark champion. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Dark Rider RC 41032 by Iris Johansen read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes In 1795 Charles Deville, his wife, and small daughter Cassie flee from France and a vengeful British duke. Years later, the duke of Morland tracks them down on a tropical island. Cassie fights to protect her father, whom the duke accuses of being responsible for his father's death. But at the same time, Cassie can't help being drawn to the young, attractive duke. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Dear Emily RC 40549 by Fern Michaels read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Emily, in love with Ian Thorn since the ninth grade, works hard to save money so Ian can finish college before they get married. Now after several years of marriage, Ian is dumping her. Having spent most of her life focusing on Ian and his career, Emily is lost. Can she survive on her own? Emily has plenty of spunk and is soon on the way to a remarkable recovery. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Deirdre and Don Juan RC 40344 by Jo Beverley read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Mark Juan Carlos Renfrew, earl of Everdon, first married when he was twenty. But it was a mismatch, and his wife left him within six months. Now, ten years later, he has received word of her death and must, therefore, take a new wife and provide an heir for his estate. This time he wants someone who is quiet, plain, and a stay-at-home. Deirdre Stowe seems to be the perfect solution. But she has promised to marry someone else. 1993. Desired RC 41139 by Virginia Henley read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes Now that she is seventeen, Lady Brianna of Bedford knows a husband must be chosen for her. But will he be the man in her dreams with aquamarine eyes? She is soon betrothed to Robert de Beauchamp. Then his bastard brother, Prince Christian Hawksblood, returns to England to serve King Edward and his son, the Black Prince, and is immediately drawn to Brianna. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller 1995. The Devil's Own RC 40579 by Sandra Brown read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes When Kerry Bishop needs help getting nine orphans out of Montenegro, she decides to seduce a mercenary. Picking the most dangerous-looking drunken man in the cantina, Kerry lures him home only to learn he is American photojournalist Linc O'Neal. After Linc reluctantly agrees to escort the group through fifty miles of jungle, he mistakenly concludes that Kerry is an American nun. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1987. Diamond in the Rough RC 39745 by Suzanne Simmons read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The Duke of Deakin, Lawrence Wicke, has traveled to America at his friend's urging to find an American heiress to wed. The best candidate is wealthy twenty-four-year-old Juliet Jones, but she has vowed never to be married for her money. She lives with an elderly aunt and a newly discovered cousin. Surprised and pleased to fall in love with Juliet, Lawrence is dismayed when she discovers his plan. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Diamond in the Rough RC 39486 by Millie Criswell read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Brock Peters has no desire to put down roots, nor does he like to be burdened with baggage. But the day he arrives in Absolution, in the Colorado Territory, he ends up with unwanted baggage: an unwed pregnant woman and a drunk with a broken leg. He delivers them both to Prudence Daniels's ranch for unwed mothers and ends up staying on to work as foreman. Soon Brock finds himself with roots and even more baggage. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Eloquent Silence RC 40268 by Sandra Brown read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Young widow Lauri Parrish is asked to leave her position at a New York school for the deaf to privately tutor three-year-old Jennifer Rivington. The chance to move to New Mexico sounds appealing, but Lauri has second thoughts when she meets Jennifer's father. Drake, a soap opera actor, flirts with Lauri but makes it clear he is still in love with his late wife. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1982. Fire and Rain RC 39637 by Kathleen Eagle read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes When college student Cecily Metcalf is a volunteer on the Sioux reservation, she meets Kiah Red Thunder, and they have ten days together before he returns to the Vietnam War. Cecily discovers a journal of another white woman, Priscilla Twiss, who fell in love with a Lakota Sioux 100 years earlier. As a journalist in 1980, Cecily is reunited with Kiah while investigating Priscilla's fate. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Fire Queen RC 39484 by Kathleen Morgan read by Grainne Cassidy 3 cassettes Deidra Rothgarn did not want to hurt her father, but she could not marry Basil D'Mondeville. So she fled from Rothgarn Castle and became a member of Hawkwind's mercenary band. Her attraction to Hawkwind awakens in her the age-old magical powers of fire and healing--binding Deidra and Hawkwind together. But what will Deidra do when Hawkwind is forced to honor an old oath and attack Rothgarn Castle? Some violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. First Love, Last Love RC 39249 by Judith Saxton read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes The lives of three English families entwine in this story set in the 1930s and 1940s. Georgie, Lizzie, and Sybil Cream grow up in a fisherman's cottage on the North Sea. In summer they have the company of the wealthy Wintertons and their children, Ralph and Christina. Fenn Kitzmann grows up in Manchester but flees to America to escape an abusive family. When World War II starts, Fenn returns to England as a pilot and meets Sybil. 1992. Five Days in Paris RC 41246 by Danielle Steel read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Peter Haskell, president of a major pharmaceutical company, is in Paris awaiting test results on a drug that could revolutionize cancer care. Olivia Thatcher, who lost her son to cancer, is also in Paris. While Peter's family means everything to him, Olivia feels she no longer knows her husband, a renowned United States senator. One night Peter and Olivia meet, and their lives are changed forever. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. +For My Lady's Heart RC 39854 by Laura Kinsale read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Ruck of Wolfscar finds himself penniless, his wife having entered a nunnery and given all his worldly goods to the church. Then he is rescued by Melanthe del Monteverde who gives him two emeralds. Now thirteen years later, and known as the Green Knight, Ruck has come to save Melanthe from the duke of Lancaster and to claim her as his own. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. Forbidden RC 39633 by Jo Beverley read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Widowed Serena Riverton is facing a dilemma--her brothers are deeply in debt and plan to sell her to the highest bidder. But Serena has no desire to remarry and flees from her home. On the road, she meets Lord Middlethorpe, who, knowing that he must provide an heir, was visiting the home of Lady Anne when he received an urgent message that set him on the road home. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Forbidden RC 40626 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes At Amber's birth, Cassandra the Learned prophesied that Amber would not be able to bear the touch of others until she met a man with no name. Years later when an unconscious man is brought to her, Amber realizes the prophecy is coming true. But along with the rapture of falling in love comes fear--is this man with no memory really an enemy of Amber's people? And will there be death as predicted? Some violence and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993. Forever, Rose RC 40331 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Susan Nardone 2 cassettes Rose Townsend, eighteen, had been happy when her father was sent to prison because he could no longer hurt Ma or her. But now he is coming back to Homestead, Idaho Territory, and Rose knows she has to get away. She plans to go to San Francisco, but when Michael Rafferty, a wealthy young man who plans to build a hotel, comes to town, all of Rose's plans change. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Forget Me Not RC 40628 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Alana Reeves is missing six days of her life. She believes the only way she will ever recall exactly what happened is to revisit the site on Wyoming's Broken Mountain where she was found badly bruised in mind and body. She knows that her husband died during those days on the mountain, and she knows that her only true love found her and brought her to safety. But the events are gone. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1984. Free to Love RC 39352 by Ivana Trump read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 5 cassettes In the sequel to _For Love Alone (RC 34045)_, Czechoslovakian immigrant Katrinka has married newspaper publisher Mark van Hollen and is pregnant with his baby. This angers Katrinka's wealthy ex-husband Adam Graham, as does the revelation that Katrinka has a long-lost grown son. Believing that she purposely denied him an heir, Adam plots revenge on Katrinka. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. The Glimpses of the Moon RC 40016 by Edith Wharton read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes When Susy Branch and Nick Lansing decide to marry, it is not for the usual reasons. Well-connected but without money, the couple plan a honeymoon as guests of wealthy friends. As part of the agreement, Nick and Susy have accorded each other the freedom to divorce and marry a more desirable partner, and neither is prepared when they find themselves genuinely in love. 1922. Happy Endings RC 40114 by Katherine Stone read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Three couples turn heartbreak into happy endings. Raven Winter is an attorney for director Jason Cole, who holds movie rights to a book by Holly Elliott. Holly, a recluse, thinks Lawrence, her father, died in Vietnam. Jason reunites Lawrence, a veterinarian in love with Caroline Hawthorne, with Holly. And "gardener" Nick Gault finds happiness when he hits Raven with his truck. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Heart of the West RC 41259 by Penelope Williamson read by Ilona Dulaski 5 cassettes Boston-reared Clementine Kennicutt longs to escape the authoritarian rule of her pious father. So when she meets cowboy Gus McQueen, she quickly accepts his proposal and elopes with him. But nothing prepares her for her meeting with Gus's brother Zach. As Clementine learns to survive in the Montana wilderness of the 1880s, she must also struggle against her growing attraction to Zach. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1995. The Hidden Heart RC 38220 by Laura Kinsale read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes When the botanist earl of Morrow dies, his daughter Tess must leave the jungle for the London society they left ten years before. Her attorney asks sea captain Gryphon Frost to protect her until she weds. Secretly, Gryphon outranks Tess. He is His Lordship Gryphon Meridon, thought to have died as a boy when his family was murdered by pirates. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Prequel to _The Shadow and the Star (RC 34499)_. 1986. Hidden Riches RC 40588 by Nora Roberts read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Dora Conroy owns a small antique shop in Philadelphia. Following a buying trip to an auction, where she acquires a curious assortment of items from a newly arrived shipment, Dora becomes the target of break-ins and attempted murder. Fortunately her actor father rents the apartment across from Dora to ex-policeman Jed Skimmerhorn. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. A Holiday of Love RC 40321 by Judith McNaught and others read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Romantic stories. In one selection, a boy genius devises a plan to get his mother to marry his wealthy friend so she will be cared for while he's at college. In another, a young woman trying to get out of a marriage proposal asks another man to "ruin" her. His misinterpretation leads to their forced marriage. Two other stories round out the collection. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. In the Shadow of the Nile RC 40329 by Sara Hylton read by Miranda Daniloff 3 cassettes 1920s. Laura Levison-Gore has finished her schooling and now, with her mother and sister, is headed to Cairo. There her mother hopes to see her become engaged to Edward Burlington. Then, on the voyage, Laura falls in love with Prince Ahmed Hassan Farag, who is returning from Oxford to marry the woman chosen for him. Laura and her prince decide to elope, but the prince dies, and Laura, now pregnant, is alone in a strange world. Some strong language. 1993. +Irish Gold RC 39863 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Dermot Michael Coyne, twenty-five, has come to Dublin to find out why his grandparents, the O'Riadas, left in 1920 during the Troubles, saying they could never return. Dermot meets young Nuala Anne McGrail in a pub, and she agrees to translate Dermot's grandmother's diaries. As Nuala works on the translation, she uncovers information that puts both her and Dermot in danger. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. +The Legacy RC 39853 by Linda Lael Miller read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Jacy Tiernan returns to South Australia when her father, Jake, has a heart attack. Ian Yarbro is not happy to see her: ten years ago Jacy broke Ian's heart by fleeing to America when his ex-lover announced she was pregnant by him. Now Jake wants Jacy and Ian to marry and take over his land. But their lust for each other may not be enough to sustain a marriage. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1994. A Lifetime of Heaven RC 40506 by Nan Ryan read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes In 1883 Nick McCabe is rudely awakened at noon one day by the incessant ringing of a bell. When he locates the bell, he discovers Kay Montgomery, a Salvation Army member who is working outside his Golden Carousel Club in San Francisco. As saint and sinner clash, it is more than their beliefs that ignites the sparks between them. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Lightning RC 40617 by Danielle Steel read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Alex and Sam Parker have been happily married for seventeen years and have a wonderful little girl named Annabelle. Alex is a successful lawyer for a top-notch New York law firm, and Sam is a venture capitalist. Then a routine mammogram abruptly alters their lives. Alex has to have a mastectomy, and Sam is unable to cope with her illness. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Lord Harry RC 40556 by Catherine Coulter read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Henrietta Rolland, posing as Lord Harry Monteith, is determined to kill Jason Cavander, marquess of Oberlon, whom she holds responsible for her brother's death at Waterloo. But when Henrietta faces Jason in a duel, she cannot kill him, even though he has wounded her. The situation takes a dramatic turn when Jason takes Henrietta to his home to treat her wounds. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1980. Lord of Falcon Ridge RC 40631 by Catherine Coulter read by Pam Ward 2 cassettes After _Lord of Raven's Peak (RC 38900)_ and _Lord of Hawkfell Island (RC 37333)_, the now freed Cleve finally remembers his life before being kidnapped into slavery. He is the half-Viking son of the late lord of Falcon Ridge. But before he can further investigate his past, Cleve must rescue kidnapped Chessa, the Irish princess who is supposed to marry William of Normandy. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. +Lord of Raven's Peak RC 38900 by Catherine Coulter read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes A.D. 916. Merrik Haraldsson, the Viking lord of Raven's Peak, has come to the slave market in Kiev to purchase a woman slave for his mother. But when he arrives, his eyes are drawn to a young boy slave. By the time Merrik returns to Norway, he has three slaves, one of whom turns out to be a woman. She also happens to be a skald, a troubadour of Viking tales. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Love beyond Reason RC 39649 by Sandra Brown read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette When wealthy playboy Peter Manning is killed in a car crash with another woman, his wife, Mary, goes into premature labor. On her deathbed, she makes her sister Katherine promise to raise the baby. To escape the ruthless Mannings, Katherine moves to Texas, but Peter's brother Jason tracks her down. Not wanting his parents to gain custody either, Jason proposes that Katherine marry him. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1981. Love or Money RC 40351 by Virginia Hart read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette To please Grandfather Barney, Addie Rutherford has been secretly exploring her family tree hoping to discover long-lost relatives. She finds Miriam Mandeville, who asks her to visit in Boston. When Addie arrives, she is surprised to learn Miriam is the wealthy owner of Mandeville Chocolates. Although attracted to Addie, Thorne Cameron, Miriam's lawyer, thinks she is a gold digger. Some strong language. 1991. Lovers RC 40690 by Judith Krantz read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 4 cassettes Tale of loves found, lost, stolen, and recaptured, in which Krantz reintroduces characters from _Scruples (RC 11422)_ and _Scruples Two (RC 34027)_. Gigi Orsini has left her job at Scruples Two to work for Frost/Rourke/Bernheim as a copywriter. Now she is ready for a new job, but finds surprises when she meets the people in her new situation. __Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Lucky's Lady RC 40349 by Tami Hoag read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes When psychologist Serena Sheridan visits her family's Louisiana plantation, her twin sister, Shelby, informs her that their grandfather has fled to a nearby island. Swallowing her fear of the swamp, Serena seeks an island guide. She finds surly Lucky Doucet, unaware that her sister has ruined his life. As tension between Serena and Lucky mounts, Serena learns the truth about her family. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. The Maltese Angel RC 40284 by Catherine Cookson read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 4 cassettes Young farmer Ward Gibson's life would have been quite different if he had not stopped at the Empire Music Hall in Newcastle and if the troupe appearing there had not been held over for another week. But he fell in love with dancer Fanny McQueen, known as the Maltese Angel, the moment he saw her. His troubles arise when Daisy Mason, who had expected to marry Ward, vows revenge. Some strong language. 1992. Miracle RC 40276 by Katherine Sutcliffe read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Clayton and Trey Hawthorne are identical twin brothers. Because Trey was born first, he became the duke of Salterdon, but Clayton is more financially successful and responsible. Their grandmother wants the two young men to marry but neither feels ready. Then Trey meets Lady Cavendish, or Miracle, who lives in a ruined castle. He convinces Clayton to woo Miracle in his place. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. +Mistress RC 38899 by Amanda Quick read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Iphiginia Bright has given up her school for girls, toured Europe to study classical antiquities, and moved to London, where she is parading as the mistress of Marcus Cloud, Earl of Masters--who she believes is dead. She is using this disguise to uncover a blackmailer. But Marcus is not dead, and when he arrives in London, Iphiginia causes him to break many of the strict rules he has been living by. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Moonshell RC 37067 by Bea Carlton read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes Linn and Clay Randolph, along with other family members, are spending the summer at Moonshell--an old Texas coastal house belonging to Clyde Cameron. But it seems that they are unwelcome, as evidenced by a snake left in Linn's closet, a note she receives indicating that Moonshell does not want them there, a man in a boat who is watching the house, and Linn's old rival's showing up in town. The Randolphs' faith in God is put to the test. 1986. Mystique RC 41459 by Amanda Quick read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Hugh the Relentless has come to Lady Alice of Lingwood Manor seeking the green crystal that represents his hold on Scarcliffe Keep. But alas, the stone has been stolen from Lady Alice. She strikes a bargain with Hugh in which she will help him search for the stone if he will give her a dowry to enter a convent. Hugh agrees, but Lady Alice must spend a year with him first. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Never Doubt I Love: Tales of the Jewelled Men, Volume 5 RC 40818 by Patricia Veryan read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes London, 1748. Miss Zoe Grainger's stepmother has arranged for Zoe to live at Yerville Hall with Lady Clara Buttershaw and her invalid sister, Lady Julia Yerville. Zoe has only been there a few days when she meets their cousin, Perry Cranford. As the days advance, Zoe and Perry begin to realize there is a reason they have been thrown together, and it involves the League of Jewelled Men. Sequel to _A Shadow's Bliss (RC 38603)_. 1995. Noblesse Oblige RC 39489 by Helen Argers read by Mikel Lambert 2 cassettes Caroline Richmond has only one chance at a London season, and it appears she will be successful. Caroline has captured the attention of one of London's most eligible bachelors, Branville, the marquis of Kimston. But as the season draws to an end, the marquis has not offered for her, and Caroline returns home in disgrace. Then her father arranges for her to marry the marquis's father. 1994. Only You RC 40239 by Cynthia Victor read by Ilona Dulaski 3 cassettes Surgeon Ben Dameroff is shocked to recognize the face of the gunshot victim he is to operate on. He and policewoman Carlin Squire have had a love-hate relationship since they were neighbors as children. As the best students in their class, they competed with each other relentlessly. Their teenage love was thwarted by a series of mishaps for Ben and a tragedy involving both families. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Orchids in Moonlight RC 39784 by Patricia Hagan read by Ilona Dulaski 2 cassettes Now that her aunt is going to remarry, Jaime Chandler knows she has to find her father, who is mining for gold in California. A wagon train is leaving shortly, but wagon master Cord Austin tells Jaime she is not strong enough for the trip. Through a stroke of luck, Jaime joins the wagon train anyway. As the convoy slowly moves west, the wagons drop out until Jaime is in the only one left. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Outlaw Hearts RC 40634 by Rosanne Bittner read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes After her father is killed by raiders, young widow Miranda Hayes comes face to face with Jake Harkner, a wanted man, and shoots him. As she later nurses Jake back to health, she falls in love with him. Jake's problems began when, at fourteen, he killed his abusive father. Now he has both the law and an outlaw gang after him. Can he take on a new identity to have a life with Miranda? Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Passion and Illusion RC 39608 by Barbara Delinsky read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Talk-show hostess Monica Grant isn't looking where she is going when she walks out of the bookstore, but she doesn't expect to have someone barrel into her and knock her down. The next thing she knows she is being helped up by Michael Shaw, the policeman chasing the pickpocket who collided with her. For the next few weeks, Monica is pursued by both the cop and the pickpocket. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1983. Pirate RC 39650 by Fabio and Eugenia Riley read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes After his father is killed in Spain, Venetian Marco Glaviano becomes a privateer for England, battling the Spaniards. He rescues orphan Christina Abbott and rears her on his island. Six years later Christina, who has always loved Marco, insists that he marry her. Fighting his own attraction to her, Marco arranges for Christina to marry someone more suitable. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Prime Time RC 41316 by Sandra Brown read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Andrea (Andy) Malone works for a cable television station, but she really wants to work for a big network. She thinks she stands a good chance of getting such a job if she can get an interview with General Ratliff, a retired military man who lives in seclusion on a Texas ranch. But what Andy doesn't bargain for is dealing with Lyon Ratliff, the general's son. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1983. +Prince Charming RC 38897 by Julie Garwood read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Lady Taylor has been raised to be a lady, so she maintains her dignity when her fianc‚ marries her cousin. Infatuated with stories about the American West, she readily agrees to her grandmother's suggestion that she marry American Lucas Ross and return with him to claim a legacy awaiting her in America. But she does not expect the trouble that lies ahead. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1994. Princess Annie RC 40273 by Linda Lael Miller read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes American Annie Trevarren has come to Bavia for the arranged marriage of her friend and schoolmate, Princess Phaedra St. James. A visit with the royal family should be a happy time, but all is not well in Bavia, and civil war is on the horizon. Annie learns that Phaedra is not in love with her intended. She also finds herself falling in love with Phaedra's brother, Crown Prince Rafael St. James. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Promise Me Anything RC 39193 by Meryl Sawyer read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes When his uncle dies, Alex Savich inherits the failing British diamond company that his uncle sunk all of their savings into. As Alex tries to save the firm by sneaking diamonds smuggled by his uncle onto the market, he fights a wild attraction to jewelry designer Brett Lamont. Just as their relationship begins, Brett's missing lover returns and Alex is caught up in Russian political intrigue. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Promise Me Today RC 39455 by Lori Copeland read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes During the Civil War, the three McDougal sisters travel about dressed as nuns and scam men out of their money. Finally arrested, the sisters are being transported to jail when Comanches attack the stagecoach. Three unlikely men come to their rescue, each riding off with a sister in tow. Abby is stuck with shoe salesman Hershall Digman. But, like Abby, Hershall is not who he seems. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Promises RC 40376 by Katherine Stone read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Elizabeth, Christine, and Larisa knew each other in college. As each pursues a career, their paths cross again. Elizabeth, a doctor specializing in trauma/transplant surgery, helps her old friends and some new colleagues find love. But the promise of happiness is difficult for some to accept. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Promises to Keep RC 40099 by Marjorie Eatock read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Almost sixty, Eleanor Wright has been working for antiques dealer Julia Bonford for thirty years. When Julia dies, Eleanor is dismayed to learn that, since Julia hadn't officially documented that they had become partners, the antique shop belongs to Julia's nephew Benton, a gruff farmer in his sixties. Meanwhile, charming Anthony Mondaine has an ulterior motive for courting Eleanor. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. A Quest of Dreams RC 39483 by Debra Dier read by Lynn Schrichte 3 cassettes Kate Whitmore and her father are archaeologists searching for the lost colony of Atlantis. Thorough research and the discovery of a journal lead them to believe Atlantis is located in the jungles of Brazil. They hire Devlin McCain as their guide, and sparks fly between Kate and Devlin as they travel through the jungle. But they must be wary--for they are followed by someone who wants the journal. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Raider RC 39772 by Jude Deveraux read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Alexander Montgomery returns from sea when he learns the colonists are being harassed by the British. Deciding to become a masked man who raids the redcoats at night, Montgomery keeps his identity secret by dressing and acting like a fat, prissy coward during the day. But he falls in love with his now-grown neighbor, Jessica Taggert, who wants the masked raider instead. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1987. Rainbow's End RC 41023 by Rebecca Brandewyne read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes In 1877, Josselyn O'Rourke has spent the twelve years since her mother's death living in a Boston convent. Before she takes her vows to become a nun, she learns that her father, a miner in Colorado, has been killed. His will stipulates that Josselyn inherit his share of the gold mine only if she marries one of his partners. But Josselyn has reason to believe one of them killed her father! Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Remember When RC 41406 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Susan Nardone 2 cassettes Homestead, Idaho, 1898. Sarah McLeod is due to marry Warren Wesley in two weeks, but she is having second thoughts. She really wants to travel and see other places. Her brother Tom is coming home for Christmas, and when Sarah meets him at the train, she also sees Jeremiah Wesley, Warren's brother, who has been gone for fourteen years. Jeremiah's return will have a huge impact on the entire town. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. Remembrance RC 40453 by Jude Deveraux read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes Hayden Lane, a romance writer who does extensive research when writing a new novel, has never been able to sustain a serious relationship herself. Currently she is having trouble finishing her latest book because she can't get a character out of her mind. Hayden visits a psychic and learns that a curse in a past life is blocking her happiness with any man. Then one night she regresses into her past lives and everything changes. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. Risk RC 40388 by Doris Parmett read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Wealthy, young Claire Jameson Brice is uncomfortable that her husband Colin's main interests are increasing the business that both of their fathers built and mingling with people of their class. When Claire's father has a disfiguring car accident, she learns that he had a face-lift years ago to change his identity. Colin is enraged, but Claire finds comfort in her father's plastic surgeon. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Secrets of the Heart RC 40513 by Mary Balogh read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Sarah Fifield and her brother Graham, who has limited reasoning ability, are orphaned early and grow up with their cousin Winston Bowen. When Sarah is a teenager, Winston begins forcing himself on her by threatening to reveal that Graham may have pushed a boy to his death. Shame and anxiety haunt Sarah throughout her life. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1988. Shameless RC 40382 by Rosanne Bittner read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes Since their parents were killed by gringos, Emilio and Nina Juarez have made a life for themselves by stealing and selling horses on the open market. Clay Youngblood, with just a year left to serve in the army, gets an unusual assignment escorting camels from Texas to California. When his path crosses Nina's, he realizes she is not meant to be an outlaw. But can he save her from her chosen life? Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Shanna RC 39890 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss read by Barbara Caruso 5 cassettes (Reissue) In eighteenth-century London, beautiful and passionate Shanna must marry by her twenty-first birthday. Her father arranges a marriage of convenience with a condemned prisoner. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1977. Silk and Stone RC 39720 by Deborah Smith read by Ann Hodapp 3 cassettes When William Vanderveer gives his bride Alexandra the Pandora ruby that should have gone to his sister Sarah Raincrow, a family feud begins. Then Sarah's young son Jake, who inherited his Native American grandmother's psychic abilities, cures Alexandra's speechless niece Samantha. When Jake vows to protect little Sam against the evil he senses in Alexandra, the two form a lifelong bond. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Taking Chances RC 39716 by Janelle Taylor read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Kirstin Lowrey is on her way to San Diego and a new job when she has a diabetes attack in New Mexico. She winds up at the home of Christopher Harrison, a surgeon who has had to give up his life's work due to an injury. Now he lives on a ranch and treats only a few locals. He and Kirstin quickly fall in love, but neither seems willing to give up a current career. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Taming Charlotte RC 39785 by Linda Lael Miller read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Paris, 1877. Charlotte Quade, twenty-three, is returning home to Seattle, Washington Territory. But she wishes she could first have just one glorious adventure. Then she is kidnapped and soon is in a sultan's harem, taken there by a man she met when she was thirteen. Charlotte has often dreamed of being a harem girl, but now she is not sure she likes it. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1993. Tangled RC 40390 by Mary Balogh read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes Rebecca--now Lady Cardwell--Julian Cardwell, and David Tavistock all grew up together, Julian having been adopted as a five-year-old orphan by David's father. Everyone had thought Rebecca would marry David, but he always seems to be getting into trouble and so it is Julian she chooses. Then Julian and David go off to the Crimean War, and only David returns. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. A Tangled Web RC 39474 by Judith Michael read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes In this sequel to _Deceptions (RC 21613)_, it has been a year since twins Stephanie and Sabrina swapped places for a week. Since then, Stephanie supposedly died in a boating accident and Sabrina fell in love with Stephanie's husband and continued the deception. Now Stephanie, who had amnesia, has returned, and the sisters have a complex relationship to untangle. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Tarnished Hearts RC 39465 by Raine Cantrell read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Trevor Shelby's youthful dream of being a doctor was literally beaten out of him by his father. Then he was sent to boarding school. But war is now imminent in the South, and Trevor, twenty-six, has been called home to Georgia. He is back only a few days when he meets Leah Reese, the daughter of his friend's overseer. But their desire for each other is forbidden by their class differences. Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1994. The Temptress RC 40251 by Jude Deveraux read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Del Mathison has hired the man called Tynan to help Asher Prescott bring Mathison's daughter, Christiana, back home. Chris, who writes romance novels under the name of Nola Dallas, tends to get into trouble, so her father wants her where he can keep an eye on her. Prescott plans to marry her when she returns. But typically, Chris stirs up a lot of trouble on the way. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1986. Theirs Was the Kingdom RC 38645 by R.F. Delderfield read by George Holmes 6 cassettes (Reissue) Victorian England in the late 1880s. Adam Swann's haulage business, Swann-on-Wheels, expands throughout England. Alex is a professional soldier, George is busy in the company, and Deborah is an activist for working-class women. Changes occurring at Swann-on-Wheels reflect social transition sweeping England. Sequel to _God Is an Englishman (RC 37901)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1971. This Side of Heaven RC 39485 by Karen Robards read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes When Caroline Wetherby arrives in Connecticut Colony, she hopes her awful experiences in England are left behind and she will find a good home with her half sister Elizabeth Mathieson. But Elizabeth is dead, and Caroline's grandiose ways and healing skills make her suspect in the eyes of the Pilgrims. Fortunately Elizabeth's widower is willing to take her in. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. This Time Forever RC 39740 by Kathleen Eagle read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes When rodeo rider Cleve Black Horse's truck breaks down, he accepts a ride from Arnie Bertram. By night's end, Arnie is dead and innocent Cleve is arrested for murder. Nurse Susan Ellison is the only jury member who believes Cleve, but she finally agrees to a guilty verdict. When Susan grows attached to an infant patient, she confronts Cleve again: she thinks he is the father. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1992. The Thrill of Victory RC 41131 by Sandra Brown read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 1 cassette Judd Mackie, newspaper columnist, is still in bed nursing a hangover when tennis star Stevie Corbett collapses on the tennis court. Mackie hopes to redeem himself by doing a follow-up story on what actually happened to Miss Corbett. But when Mackie learns the truth about Corbett, the only way he can write the year's biggest story is to betray Corbett's trust. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1989. +Tiger Prince RC 38898 by Sandra Brown read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Caren Blakemore has made a big mistake at work, and her boss has ordered her to take a vacation. After all, she is recently divorced and is trying to support herself and send her sister to a private school. When she meets Derek Allen, a whirlwind romance follows. But then her common sense returns, and she heads home--only to discover that her life is about to undergo a dramatic change. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1985. A Time for Love RC 40406 by Constance O'Day-Flannery read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes In the dentist's chair with her mind clouded by laughing gas, businesswoman Elle Mackenzie is suddenly transported back to 1876. She is mistaken for Jordan McCabe's mail-order bride and taken to his Texas ranch. Other twists of fate find her actually married to Jordan, and mother of two orphaned children. But fear of returning to the 1990s threatens her happiness. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1991. To the End of Her Days RC 39579 by Malcolm Macdonald read by Barbara Caruso 4 cassettes After two years of caring for her dying husband, Jessica Lanyon, thirty, is a widow. Now she worries about her three children and how they will survive the near-penniless state in which they have been left. Her one source of comfort and support has been Dr. David Carne. Then Lorna Sancreed, pregnant and in her early twenties, arrives in town looking for Jessica. Life in the small Cornwall village will never be the same. 1994. Touch of the Black Widow RC 40222 by Bea Carlton read by Lynn Schrichte 2 cassettes In the sequel to _The Secret of Windthorn (RC 39152)_, reformed jewel thief Max Parrish, now a Christian, is working as the personal assistant to archaeologists Skye and Joy Windthorn in Mexico City. He meets their neighbor Autumn Caldwell, an actress who is dying of cancer. Although Autumn's family warns Max that she killed her husband and that other men in her life have died mysteriously, he falls in love with her. 1989. Trust Me RC 40282 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Once more wealthy computer expert Sam Stark is left at the altar. Caterer Desdemona Wainwright of the Right Touch can't afford to absorb the loss, so she insists Stark pay the bill. Stark hires her to cater functions for Stark Security Systems, but attempted theft of his breakthrough software complicates their lives and leads to murder. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Two Alone RC 41126 by Sandra Brown read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Rusty Carlson has left her father in a remote hunting lodge when the small plane she is in crashes. Only she and a surly man named Cooper Landry survive. Although Cooper is disdainful of the type of woman he thinks Rusty is, he nurses the wound she sustained and keeps her alive. Their verbal clashes contrast with the physical desire they both fight as they lie together for warmth. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1987. +Until You RC 39852 by Judith McNaught read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Sheridan Bromleigh spent the first fourteen years of her life drifting around America with her father. Then she was sent to live with her aunt, who turned her into a refined young lady and school teacher. Sheridan is asked to accompany a student, Charise Lancaster, to England to meet her fianc‚, Lord Burleton. But a series of mishaps finds Sheridan in the home of Lord Westmoreland, who believes she is Charise. Some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Wedding Dress RC 40253 by Marian Wells read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Since her parents' death, Rebecca has lived with the Smyth family. The only things she has from her home are a trunk, a Bible, and a wedding dress--for when she meets her true love. Rebecca is fond of Joshua Smyth but becomes a Mormon and travels to Utah, leaving behind her precious trunk and wedding dress. She weds Mormon Andrew Jacobson and is happy--until they get home to his other wife and his children. Prequel to _With This Ring (RC 40254)_. 1982. Where the Heart Is RC 39843 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Patricia Martin 2 cassettes Shortly after her father's death, Addie Sherwood is shocked when her father's aging attorney tells her that her lack of appeal or money gives her little choice but to marry him. Instead, Addie takes a teaching post in the small Idaho town of Homestead. There she immediately receives a second proposal for a marriage of convenience from a young rancher who needs help raising his niece. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Whispers of Love RC 41194 by Shirley Hailstock read by Marcia Churchill 3 cassettes Robyn was a material witness in a federal case. To allow her pilot husband, Grant, to continue his career, Robyn chose to go into the Witness Protection Program alone, letting Grant think she had died. When they meet again after five years, Grant doesn't recognize surgically altered Robyn, now called Brooke, and he falls in love with her. But someone hurt by Robyn's testimony has found her, too. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. +Wings RC 39882 by Danielle Steel read by Yvonne Fair Tessler 3 cassettes As a child, Cassie O'Malley knew that she wanted to be a pilot like her father. He refused to instruct her, so she got family friend and ace pilot Nick Galvin to give her lessons. Cassie becomes an outstanding pilot who enjoys participating in air shows. Desmond Williams sees her at one and offers her a job. Cassie accepts and becomes involved in an adventure bigger than she dreamed of. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. With This Ring RC 40254 by Marian Wells read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Rebecca is rescued by her longtime friend Joshua Smyth following near death at the hands of her Mormon husband, Andrew Jacobson. Rebecca is cared for by Eagle and Solali at an Indian camp, and they all move on to Joshua's home in Oregon before Andrew learns that Rebecca is not dead. Rebecca is happy to be with Joshua, but she has difficulty recapturing her Christian faith. Sequel to _The Wedding Dress (RC 40253)_. 1984. You Belong to Me RC 40583 by Johanna Lindsey read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Sequel to _Once a Princess (RC 33036)_. Count Vasili Petroff is surprised to learn that he, like his cousin, Stefan Barony, has been betrothed to someone. Supposedly Vasili's father, dead for fourteen years, made a secret agreement with Baron Constantin Rubliov for their children to marry. Both the count and the blunt, unconventional Alexandra are appalled. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. _Bears Discover Fire_ and Other Stories RC 38953 by Terry Bisson read by June Carter 2 cassettes Nineteen short stories. In the title story, which won the Hugo, the Nebula, and the Sturgeon awards, bears have left winter hibernation behind and can be found along the interstate highways with torches in their paws. In "England Underway," the island is slowly drifting toward the United States, and in "Necronauts," a blind artist experiences death. Some strong language. 1993. Science Fiction Beggars and Choosers RC 40155 by Nancy Kress read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes By 2114, the world is divided into the Sleepless, who never sleep or age; the gene-modified, who are brilliant; and the Livers, who do sleep and are supported by the efforts of the gene-modified. But the Livers and the gene-modified may be in trouble unless the Sleepless return from their self-imposed exile and destroy some illegal labs. Sequel to _Beggars in Spain (RC 38523)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Big Game RC 40814 by Sandy Schofield read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Quark, the resident barkeep and shady businessman of _Deep Space Nine_, sponsors a high-stakes poker game that attracts gamblers from all over the galaxy. The game is only briefly interrupted by murder and by mysterious subspace waves that threaten to rip _Deep Space Nine_ apart. Security Chief Odo and Commander Sisko have their work cut out for them in finding the murderer and saving the station from destruction. A Star Trek: _Deep Space Nine_ novel. 1993. The Bloody Sun RC 39654 by Marion Zimmer Bradley read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes After many years of life on Earth and other planets, Jeff Kerwin returns to the planet Darkover to find his family roots and to sort through the memories of his early life in the Spacemen's Orphanage. But he finds only mystery. There are no official records of his parents or of his childhood on Darkover. Even more inexplicable, the native Darkovans seem to mistake him for a highborn Comyn lord. 1964. Brother to Shadows RC 41082 by Andre Norton read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Cast out from the Shadow Brotherhood to which he has dedicated his life, young Jofre wanders Asborgan alone until he meets Zurzal, a reptilian off-worlder on a quest for powerful knowledge. Jofre decides to seek his fortune as Zurzal's bodyguard and soon finds his job difficult because many in the galaxy want to acquire Zurzal's secrets for their own evil purposes. For high school and older readers. 1993. Cald‚ of the Long Sun: The Book of the Long Sun, Volume 3 RC 40293 by Gene Wolfe read by John Horton 2 cassettes Patera Silk continues the quest he began in _Lake of the Long Sun (RC 40292)_, trying to save his parish and bring peace to Whorl. Silk finds himself battling Viron's current rulers, the gods he met start to manifest themselves, dysfunctional families begin possessing others, Silk discovers Blood's origins, and Silk meets the beautiful courtesan Hyacinth. Some violence. 1994. Camelot 30K RC 39466 by Robert L. Forward read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Space probes discover alien life on an ice-covered cometoid outside the solar system. A crew of human scientists is sent to study and communicate with the small insect-like creatures, called the Kerack, who have developed a complex civilization on a world where surface temperatures hover only a few degrees above absolute zero. The humans' first contact is with Merlene, the resident "Wizard" of the Kerack city dubbed Camelot by the earthers. 1993. Champions of the Force: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 40279 by Kevin J. Anderson read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes The heroes of the New Republic continue their struggle against the evil Empire. Princess Leia strives to protect her children from imperial agents, Han Solo undertakes a mission to track down a rogue Jedi knight and persuade him to return to the good side of the Force, and Luke Skywalker lies comatose fighting for his survival on the spirit plane. Sequel to _Dark Apprentice (RC 40266)_. A Star Wars novel. Bestseller 1994. Chanur's Homecoming: The Chanur Saga, Volume 4 RC 39498 by C.J. Cherryh read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Pyanfar, on her way home, has on board her old enemy Dur Tahar the pirate, who is returning to hani justice. But before they arrive, they are caught in a battle. Pyanfar owes her life to the slave Skkukuk, and she is stuck at Kefk station. Now Pyanfar and the crew of the _Pride_ become the last hope for the hani race. Sequel to _The Kif Strike Back (RC 39497)_. Some violence and some strong language. 1986. Chanur's Legacy: A Novel of Compact Space; The Chanur Saga, Volume 5 RC 39499 by C.J. Cherryh read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Pyanfar Chanur is now the alien-ambassador for the hani, and her niece Hilfy is commander of her own ship, the _Legacy_. Like her aunt, Hilfy has had financial setbacks. So she agrees to deliver a religious artifact from one kif station to another for one million credits. But has she taken on more than she planned? Sequel to _Chanur's Homecoming (RC 39498)_. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Chanur's Venture: The Chanur Saga, Volume 2 RC 39496 by C.J. Cherryh read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Tully, a human, had stolen aboard the _Pride_ while it was docked at Meetpoint Station. He caused trouble for Pyanfar Chanur and her crew and then returned to human space. Now, through a deal with the kif, he is back, bringing a trading contract with the humans. But some of the kif are not pleased that Tully is associated with the _Pride_. Sequel to _Pride of Chanur (RC 39495)_. Some violence and some strong language. 1984. Chaos Mode: The Mode, Book 3 RC 39711 by Piers Anthony read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Colene, a teenage rape victim; Darius, the magical king of another reality; Nona, a free spirit; and Seqiro, a telepathic horse, continue their journey toward Darius's reality. They are joined by Burgess, a tentacled creature from an alternate Earth. Now their travels take them back to Earth, where Colene once again faces her dysfunctional family. Sequel to _Fractal Mode (RC 36986)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. City of Truth RC 38099 by James Morrow read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Jack Sperry lives and works in Veritas, the city where no lies are tolerated and people have been conditioned to speak the truth--all the time. As an art deconstructionist, Sperry labors to rid civilization of the lies perpetrated by novelists, painters, poets, and film directors. Then one day he learns the importance of being able to believe in something that isn't real. Nebula Award winner. 1990. Cold Allies RC 38694 by Patricia Anthony read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Global warming has caused the Arab nations to unite and advance on fuel-starved Europe, through Spain and Ukraine, in a desperate search for fertile land. Russia hopes to remain neutral. As the battles are waged, soldiers--some wounded, some not--are struck by the presence of a blue light, which takes them "into the light" and questions them about war, fear, death, and sorrow. Violence and strong language. 1993. The Courtship of Princess Leia RC 40286 by Dave Wolverton read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Princess Leia of the New Republic considers marrying Prince Isolder of the Hapes Consortium in order to form a military alliance against the Empire. Han Solo, shocked to learn he now has a rival for the hand of Princess Leia, makes a last desperate gamble to win her back. His ploy brings Leia, followed by Luke Skywalker and Prince Isolder, to the untamed planet Dathomir, where new dangers await. A Star Wars novel. 1994. Dark Apprentice: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 40266 by Kevin J. Anderson read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Despite their past victories, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia are faced with increasing losses in the ongoing war with scattered remnants of the Empire. Luke knows that lasting peace can be achieved only through the creation of a new generation of Jedi knights, but when one of his students delves into the dark side of the Force, the greatest evil of all is unleashed. Sequel to _Jedi Search (RC 38884)_. Bestseller 1994. +Dark Mirror RC 38892 by Diane Duane read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes When the _Enterprise_ is drawn into a parallel universe, Captain Picard and his colleagues come face to face with an alternate _Enterprise_ manned by persons identical to themselves. This universe turns out to be a place where humanity has gone awry, with rule by terror and brutality. And the evil counterparts of Picard and his crew are bent on capturing the _Enterprise_ for sinister purposes. A Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. Bestseller 1993. Debtors' Planet RC 39420 by W.R. Thompson read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes When the unscrupulous Ferengi contract to bring advanced technology to a primitive world, it can only mean trouble. Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the starship _Enterprise_ are sent to investigate. Aboard the _Enterprise_ is a twentieth-century businessman retrieved from cryonic suspension, who may be able to apply his own ruthless talents to thwart the plans of the Ferengi. A Star Trek, the Next Generation novel. 1994. The Devil's Heart RC 41008 by Carmen Carter read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the _Enterprise_ investigate the suspicious deaths of a team of Vulcan archaeologists on a barren planet. As a result, Picard finds the Devil's Heart, a legendary artifact that imparts unimaginable power to its possessor. It is an object that many are willing to kill for, and even a man of Picard's character may not be able to resist its seductive powers. A Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. 1993. Diamond Mask: The Galactic Milieu Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 40120 by Julian May read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Rogatien Remillard is writing his memoirs and has come to the end of the twenty-first century when the people of Earth had to decide if they wanted to become part of the Galactic Milieu. He recalls the dissension on Earth; the battle between Fury's forces and those of Jack the Bodiless; and the young Dorothea Macdonald, who wanted to save her Earth home. Sequel to _Jack the Bodiless (RC 37205)_. Strong language and violence. 1994. Earthfall: Homecoming, Volume 4 RC 41167 by Orson Scott Card read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes As commanded by the Oversoul, Nafai and his extended family leave the planet Harmony and travel through space toward Earth where they hope to find the ancient technology that can help the Oversoul. But again the hatred and jealousy of Elemak, Nafai's older brother, threaten the mission and will have dire consequences once the travelers reach Earth. Sequel to _The Ships of Earth (RC 38642)_. 1995. Empire Builders RC 40402 by Ben Bova read by John Polk 3 cassettes The enterprise of Dan Randolph, the richest and possibly the sexiest man in space, is targeted for destruction by Earth's rulers. Lured into a trap by the woman he once loved, and losing his empire, Dan escapes into the lunar underground, where he hatches a plan to regain his fortune and save Earth from an imminent ecological disaster. Sequel to _Privateers (RC 23814)_. Strong language. 1993. Fallen Heroes RC 41005 by Dafydd ab Hugh read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Quark, the Ferengi barkeep of _Deep Space Nine_, acquires a strange artifact in one of his nefarious business deals. Security Chief Odo, always hoping to catch the Ferengi in some illegal act, demands to be present when the artifact is opened. The object propels Quark and Odo three days into the future, where they find the aftermath of a brutal attack against _Deep Space Nine_ by unknown aliens. Violence. A Star Trek: _Deep Space Nine_ novel. 1994. Federation RC 39662 by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Captain Kirk and the _Enterprise_ are sent to rescue a famous scientist whose safety is vital to the existence of the Federation. Ninety-nine years in the future, Captain Picard of the Next Generation _Enterprise_ faces a similar rescue mission. The two vessels draw together in a place where past and future have merged, and Kirk and Picard meet in a desperate bid to save the galaxy. A Star Trek novel. Bestseller 1994. Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by A. Square RC 40571 by Edwin A. Abbott read by James DeLotel 1 cassette An imaginative science fiction tale about life in a two-dimensional world where women are straight lines and polygonal priests terrorize the populace. 1952. Godspeed RC 39724 by Charles Sheffield read by David Palmer 2 cassettes Godspeed Drive starships have not landed at the planet Erin of Maveen's Forty Worlds for many years. Thus Erin has become isolated. But when spaceman Paddy Enderton visits Molly Hara and gives her young son, Jay, science trinkets never seen before, Jay finds himself searching space for a Godspeed Drive ship. On the way, he must contend with artificial intelligence and mutiny. For high school and older readers. 1993. Gun, with Occasional Music RC 41171 by Jonathan Lethem read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Conrad Metcalf, a private inquisitor, works in a near-future Oakland, California. He is listening to a musical version of the news when he is approached by Orton Angwine. Orton has been accused of the murder of a prominent doctor, and he is totally out of karmic points. The next step for Orton is the deep freeze--unless Metcalf can help him. 1994. Hard Landing RC 41121 by Algis Budrys read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette In the 1950s, an alien spaceship crash lands in a New Jersey bog. The four survivors resemble Earthmen in most respects, and in order to survive they must go their separate ways and secretly assimilate into Earth society. Thus begin both a long personal odyssey for each of these aliens and unexpected and far-reaching effects on the future of the Earth. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993. High Steel RC 40489 by Jack C. Haldeman and Jack Dann read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Native American John Stranger is conscripted by the Trans-United Space Engineering Corporation to help build an industrial complex in orbit above Earth. But even in this high-tech environment, John retains his tribal spirituality and exhibits special powers of mind that may be the key to Earth's freedom from the megacorporations. Strong language and descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1993. Hot Sky at Midnight RC 41033 by Robert Silverberg read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Human life on Earth faces extinction as toxicity in the air and the greenhouse effect push the Earth toward its final ecological collapse. A handful of people play out the passions of their personal lives trying to stave off their ultimate fate, while others look to escape into space. Still others think that humans can adapt to Earth's noxious environment through genetic engineering. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Igniting the Reaches RC 39385 by David Drake read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Stephen Gregg, scion of a Venusian merchant clan, and Piet Ricimer, a deep-space adventurer, set out seeking glory and fortune on a voyage to acquire priceless computer chips from remote worlds. Along the way they find adventure and danger in the form of rival ships, insect-like humanoids, the tyrannical Earth Federation intent on acquiring the computer chips for itself, and the presence of a mirror universe. 1994. Impossible Things RC 39796 by Connie Willis read by Grainne Cassidy 3 cassettes Collection of eleven satirical and comic stories, most of which have the scientific rhetoric of science fiction stories. "Ado" discusses the dangers of censorship and well-meaning political correctness. "Chance" and "Time Out" are about time-crossed women, and "Spice Pogrom" is a tribute to old screwball comedy movies. Violence and strong language. 1993. Inferno: A Chronicle of a Distant World RC 40332 by Mike Resnick read by Bob Kuhn 2 cassettes When Susan Beddoes and Arthur Cartright visit the planet Faligor, they find a primitive paradise and inhabitants willing to make a treaty with the humans to open up Faligor to the galaxy. But the efforts to shape Faligor society into a planned utopia fail, and Beddoes and Cartright stand by helplessly as a succession of tyrants and wars plunge the planet into barbarism. Violence. 1993. The Kif Strike Back: The Chanur Saga, Volume 3 RC 39497 by C.J. Cherryh read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Now that the kif have Pyanfar's niece Hilfy and the human, Tully, Pyanfar and the crew of the _Pride_ have no choice but to battle the kif. They meet at Mkks station on the kif border, where Pyanfar is given the opportunity to get Hilfy and Tully back, along with a slave, Skkukuk, in exchange for helping the kif retake Kefk station. Sequel to _Chanur's Venture (RC 39496)_. Some violence and some strong language. 1985. Kipling's Science Fiction RC 41197 by Rudyard Kipling read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Ten stories about strange encounters, time travel, sentient machinery, alternate history, and other science fiction themes, written by the early Nobel laureate between 1893 and 1932. Includes the stories "A Matter of Fact," "Wireless," "The Ship Who Found Herself," "As Easy as A.B.C.," "In the Same Boat," and "The Eye of Allah" and the poem "The Fairies' Siege." Also includes a short biographical sketch of Kipling's life. 1992. Lake of the Long Sun: The Book of the Long Sun, Volume 2 RC 40292 by Gene Wolfe read by John Horton 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Nightside the Long Sun (RC 37909)_, religious and political upheaval continues on Whorl. Patera Silk, a young priest, and Chenille, a young prostitute, attempt to blackmail Dr. Crane in order to get the money Silk needs to save his parish. He journeys to Lake Limna, where he discovers the entrance into underground areas and learns some startling news. 1994. Lovelock: The Mayflower Trilogy, Book 1 RC 40313 by Orson Scott Card and Kathryn H. Kidd read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes The starship _Ark_ is outbound across the stars to establish new colonies. On board are planetologist Carol Jeanne Cocciolone, her husband, their two daughters, her in-laws, and her witness, Lovelock, a capuchin monkey who will mentally record all of Carol's actions. A moral fable about the way humans treat other living creatures. 1994. Lyon's Pride RC 39612 by Anne McCaffrey read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Hiver aliens have often battled the Human and Mrdini races. Now that their world has been destroyed, the Hivers are searching for a new home and, therefore, are again attacking the Mrdini. It is up to Damia's children, all of whom have special telepathic abilities, to pool their powers to fend off the Hivers. In the process, the children learn self-confidence and choose their careers. Sequel to _Damia's Children (RC 36334)_. 1994. Mutagenesis RC 39128 by Helen Collins read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes It is the twenty-seventh century, and Dr. Mattine Manan, a microbiologist, has traveled to planet Anu, once settled by humans from Earth, to study its grasses. She is not welcome in Anu's society, controlled by men, but she disembarks. She teams up with a talented artist and a speechless primate to uncover a project that will change the nature of the human race. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. Nebula Awards 26: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year RC 39521 edited by James Morrow read by John Horton 3 cassettes Nominees for the 1990 Nebula Awards. Winners are "The Hemingway Hoax" by Joe Haldeman, "Tower of Babylon" by Ted Chiang, and "Bears Discover Fire" by Terry Bisson. Nonfiction entries include tributes to Donald A. Wollheim and Lester del Rey, the Rhysling Award poetry winners, and reviews of the science fiction movies of 1990. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Neptune Crossing: The Chaos Chronicles, Volume 1 RC 39793 by Jeffrey A. Carver read by David Hilder 2 cassettes Space pilot John Bandicut, part of a mining expedition on Triton, doesn't know just what made him drive his rover past the invisible stop line, but something seemed to be calling him. Landing in a cavern, he is confronted by a quarx--a member of an alien race that can predict the future. It seems that Earth is about to collide with a comet, and it is up to Bandicut to save the planet. Strong language. 1994. Orion and the Conqueror RC 40381 by Ben Bova read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes On a mission to preserve the timeline of history, the immortal warrior Orion is sent by the Creators to fourth-century-B.C. Macedonia to ensure that Alexander the Great conquers the ancient world. But Alexander's succession to the throne of Macedonia will require the assassination of his father, Philip II, a man whom Orion learns to admire and wishes to protect. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Parable of the Sower RC 39777 by Octavia E. Butler read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In 2024, most well-to-do families live in walled enclaves to protect themselves from the roaming drug addicts who live in squalor and are prone to theft, rape, and murder. Lauren Olamina, eighteen, suffers from hyperempathy, which means that she feels not only her own pain but that of others. When the addicts overrun Lauren's community, she and others are forced to seek refuge outside the walls. Strong language and violence. 1993. _The_ _Pride of Chanur_: The Chanur Saga, Volume 1 RC 39495 by C.J. Cherryh read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Pyanfar Chanur, captain of the hani ship, the _Pride of Chanur_, has docked at Meetpoint Station. There several species come to trade and take on provisions. It is also there that the _Pride_ takes on unexpected cargo--Tully, a human. His jumping aboard the hani ship brings treachery and trouble to the _Pride_ and its crew. Prequel to _Chanur's Venture (RC 39496)_. Some violence and some strong language. 1982. Q-Squared RC 39441 by Peter David read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Trelane, the pesky, omnipotent being who first appeared as the Squire of Gothos to Captain Kirk of the original _Enterprise_, is back to plague Captain Picard and the next-generation crew. This time Trelane threatens all of creation by tampering with three different timelines, and even the all-powerful Q is unable to stop him. A Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. Some strong language. 1994. Red Dust RC 40806 by Paul J. McAuley read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes The planet Mars has been terraformed and settled by Earthmen, mostly Chinese. Wei Lee wanders from settlement to settlement working as a technician until he meets and rescues a revolutionary from the asteroid belt who has crash-landed on Mars. This meeting transforms Wei Lee's life forever, as he begins an odyssey to save a dying Mars from its ruthless leaders and from the artificial intelligence that now controls Earth. Strong language. 1993. Rediscovery: A Novel of Darkover RC 39429 by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Mercedes Lackey read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Years after Darkover was first established by explorers from Earth, a new group of seekers has rediscovered the planet. The people of Darkover have developed a low-tech society dominated by men. The residents, including Leonie Hastur, have extraordinary telepathic powers. When Ysaye Barnett, one of the new arrivals, learns her people are telepaths as well, the women and their powers clash. Some strong language. 1993. Rivers of Time RC 40578 by L. Sprague de Camp read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Nine stories in which Reginald Rivers or his partner, the Raja, whisks groups of people back in time to hunt for dinosaurs. In "Crocamander Quest," they unfortunately transport a woman who wants to bed all the men in the party. In "The Satanic Illusion," a fundamentalist minister wants to disprove evolution, and in "The Honeymoon Dragon," Rivers takes his wife on a trip for their twentieth anniversary. Some strong language. 1993. Sarek RC 39107 by A.C. Crispin read by James DeLotel 3 cassettes Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan learns of a treacherous plot to destroy the Federation of Planets, and he must bring all his logic and diplomatic skill to bear to unmask and foil the villains. But his efforts are complicated by the impending death of his beloved wife, Amanda, and the arrival of his estranged son, Spock, first officer of the starship _Enterprise_. A Star Trek novel. 1994. Scissors Cut Paper Wrap Stone RC 39544 by Ian McDonald read by John Horton 1 cassette Ethan and Masahiko met when they were studying in England. As graphic art students, Ethan and Masahiko had created computer-generated images with infinite power to control the mind of the perceiver. Now they are on a thousand-mile spiritual journey through twenty-first-century Japan, where they hope to use their forces to vanquish the country's crime syndicate. Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Ships of Earth: Homecoming, Volume 3 RC 38642 by Orson Scott Card read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes As the Oversoul's chosen ones, Nafai and his extended family are exiled from the city of Basilica, and they trek across the desert to find an ancient spaceport and the ships that will take them to Earth. But there are unbelievers in the group, especially Nafai's older brother Elemak, whose anger and hatred could jeopardize the Oversoul's quest to find Earth. Sequel to _The Call of Earth (RC 38631)_. 1994. Star Trek Generations RC 40623 by J.M. Dillard read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes On the maiden voyage of the new _Enterprise 1701-B_, Captain Kirk is trapped in a timeless nexus when an energy ribbon hits the ship. Seventy-eight years later, Captain Picard of the _Enterprise 1701-D_ is also propelled into the nexus while pursuing an evil scientist. Inside the nexus, Kirk and Picard meet and team up to stop the scientist from killing millions of people. A Star Trek novel based on the motion picture. Bestseller 1994. The Stars Are Also Fire RC 40383 by Poul Anderson read by Carole Jordan Stewart 4 cassettes Human beings and machine intelligence have evolved over the 500 years from the beginning of space exploration to the colonization of the solar system and nearby stars. Now, a machine network called the cybercosm has achieved dominance over humans in the solar system, and humans learn that the key to their independence lies in a secret kept hidden since the early days of lunar colonization. Sequel to _Harvest of Stars (RC 37776)_. 1994. Stations of the Tide RC 41182 by Michael Swanwick read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes The bureaucrat is sent to the planet Miranda to track down the renegade scientist and magician, Gregorian, who has acquired forbidden technologies for unknown purposes. As the bureaucrat tries to counter Gregorian's powers, he must unravel the ecological mysteries of Miranda's Jubilee Tides, a cyclical inundation of the continents caused by the melting of the planet's icecaps every 200 years. Some descriptions of sex. 1991 Nebula Award. 1991. Terminal Caf‚ RC 41052 by Ian McDonald read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes In future Los Angeles, new technologies have eradicated death. The resurrected dead live in necrovilles and clash with the living in the annual Night of the Dead. Against this backdrop, five friends--a drug designer, a cyberspace lawyer, a nanotech sculptor, a dinosaur safari guide, and a man with bioengineered wings--come together to fulfill their own personal death wishes. Strong language and violence. 1994. The Crystal Star RC 40722 by Vonda N. McIntyre read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes While Princess Leia attempts to rescue her kidnapped children from a power-mad Empire loyalist, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo investigate a space-bending crystalline star that causes a disruption in the Force and adversely affects Luke's Jedi powers. And on a nearby planet, Luke and Han meet a charismatic alien with miraculous healing powers whose intentions are unclear. A Star Wars novel. 1994. To Save the Sun RC 38739 by Ben Bova and A.J. Austin read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes When the emperor of the Hundred Worlds learns that Earth's sun will explode, destroying all life on humankind's ancient home, he throws his support behind a young scientist determined to save Earth. But the emperor is dying. Will his heir, Crown Prince Javas, take up the cause over the objections of those who say that Earth has outlived its usefulness? Some strong language. 1992. Trouble and Her Friends RC 39645 by Melissa Scott read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes India Carless, aka Trouble to her friends, decides to go straight and get out of the underground world of "netwalkers," or shadows, now that a bill has been passed that will cause difficulty in the world they inhabit. India gets a legitimate job with an art co-op; forgets her lover, Cerise, whom she leaves behind; and begins to build a new life for herself. Then someone still in the shadows begins to use her name. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1994. Uncharted Territory RC 39644 by Connie Willis read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Surveyors Findriddy (Fin) and Carson have been sent to map the planet Boohte. Upon arrival, they are joined by Dr. Parker, a specialist in mating customs, and by Bult, a native who will serve as their guide. Back at home people eagerly follow their adventures, thinking they are on a simple mission. But Fin and Carson find themselves dealing with a hostile terrain, uncooperative aliens, and petty regulations. Strong language. 1994. Virtual Mode: The Mode, Book 1 RC 39687 by Piers Anthony read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Colene, an abused child, wants to die. Darius, a man from another reality looking for a wife, may mean her happiness. But Darius leaves when Colene cannot accept his world. Then, realizing their error, Colene learns to use Virtual Mode and needs the help of a telepathic horse, a woman whose memories are the future, and a magician to enter Darius's world. Prequel to _Fractal Mode (RC 36986)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1991. The Voices of Heaven RC 40396 by Frederik Pohl read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Barry di Hoa lives a fairly contented life working as a fuelmaster on the Moon until he is shanghaied and ends up on the colony of Pava, light years from Earth. He finds a despondent, hard-pressed population of colonists threatened by the unstable seismic activity of their planet and the even more sinister plans of a group of religious zealots. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. Vurt RC 40524 by Jeff Noon read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes If a computer-coded feather called a vurt is slipped into the mouth to tickle the throat, it will send a person into other worlds. Desdemona, Scribble's sister and sometime lover, has become trapped in the past after using a Curious Yellow vurt. Scribble, with the help of the Stash Riders, hopes to get his hands on another Curious Yellow vurt to save Desdemona. But the cost will be great. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. When True Night Falls: The Coldfire Trilogy, Book 2 RC 39357 by C.S. Friedman read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes For twelve centuries, humans living on Erna have constantly battled with the fae--a force that turns human thoughts into reality. To escape this menace, they must cross the great ocean and settle in the east. Five previous attempts have been unsuccessful, but knight Damien Vryce, sorcerer Gerald Tarrant, and female rakh Hesseth plan to try. Sequel to _Black Sun Rising (RC 35860)_. Violence and strong language. 1993. Short Stories _The_ _Afterlife_ and Other Stories RC 40189 by John Updike read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Twenty-two short stories first published in the _New Yorker_, _Playboy_, _Esquire_, and the _Atlantic Monthly_ explore life beyond middle age. In the title story, a couple is visiting retired friends in England when a dangerous fall awakens them to an awareness of life's final opportunities. Other stories counter nostalgia and sadness at the passing of generations with curiosity, insight, healing, and hope. 1994. _Bears Discover Fire_ and Other Stories RC 38953 by Terry Bisson read by June Carter 2 cassettes Nineteen short stories. In the title story, which won the Hugo, the Nebula, and the Sturgeon awards, bears have left winter hibernation behind and can be found along the interstate highways with torches in their paws. In "England Underway," the island is slowly drifting toward the United States, and in "Necronauts," a blind artist experiences death. Some strong language. 1993. Big Woods: The Hunting Stories RC 40246 by William Faulkner read by Barrett Whitener 2 cassettes Four stories and an epilogue thematically unified around the ritual of the hunt. Each story is introduced with an excerpt from another Faulkner work. Contains "The Bear," "The Old People," "A Bear Hunt," and "Race at Morning." 1955. The Children in the Woods: New and Selected Stories RC 39833 by Frederick Busch read by Don Feldheim 3 cassettes A collection by the author of _Long Way from Home (RC 36724)_. In "Bread," twenty-six-year-old Chuck helps older sister Kendall sort through the belongings of their parents, who have just died. As Chuck makes bread from dough his mother had frozen, Kendall describes feeling like Hansel and Gretel coming home to an empty house, tricked again. In "The Settlement of Mars," a boy whose parents are taking separate vacations worries about his failing eyesight. Strong language. 1994. The Complete Butcher's Tales RC 39640 by Rikki Ducornet read by Mary Woods 1 cassette Very short stories about everything under the sun. Some bear the name of an animal, such as "Foxes," in which nature and reality are mixed with imagination. In "Friendship," Felix grows a tumor as big as a head and is grateful for its companionship. "Luggage" is the tale of a man who has just lost his wife but finds that her spirit has deepened their relationship. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. _The_ _Conjure Woman_ and Other Conjure Tales RC 40299 by Charles W. Chesnutt read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Collection of unsentimental black-vernacular tales written in the 1880s and 1890s. The narrator is Julius, a former slave, who tells stories about the old days to a visitor from the North. The slaves in these stories use the African tradition of conjuring to cast spells that serve as a method of resistance. Six of these thirteen tales were omitted from the first edition in 1899. 1993. Dinosaur Fantastic RC 40540 by Mike Resnick and Martin H. Greenberg read by John Stratton 2 cassettes Twenty-five original short stories relating to dinosaurs. Pat Cadigan's "Dino Trend" describes the Age of the Nanosecond where people dress as dinosaurs and go to dino clubs. In "Wise One's Tale" by Josepha Sherman, Wise One, a Winged Hunter, explains how his people got their wings. In "Betrayal" by Susan Casper, a man ultimately betrays a mosasaur who once befriended him. For high school and older readers. 1993. Dreamers and Desperadoes: Contemporary Short Fiction of the American West RC 40192 edited by Craig Lesley and Katheryn Stavrakis read by Christopher Hurt 4 cassettes Short stories featuring working people in the West. "Winter of '19" tells how two sheep ranchers save their flock during a blizzard. "Do You Hear Your Mother Talking?" tells of a millworker and a lumberjack's romance. And "Sleepwalkers" tells of a hotel maid's adjustment to the guests' schedules. Strong language. For high school and older readers. 1993. Dreams Underfoot: The Newford Collection RC 40507 by Charles de Lint read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes Collection of nineteen interrelated short stories set in the imaginary city of Newford. Populating these urban myths are recurring characters who encounter monsters, goblins, ghosts, wizards, conjure men, and Bigfoot in city streets, music clubs, and restaurants. Some strong language. For high school and older readers. 1993. East, West: Stories RC 40305 by Salman Rushdie read by Yolande Bavan 1 cassette Nine stories exploring tensions between uncrossable borders. One of the first three stories, which have eastern settings, depicts a woman who applies for a British visa so she can go to live with her husband in an arranged marriage. The middle stories, set in Europe, include a retelling of Hamlet. The final stories combine east-west elements. In one, an immigrant porter is torn between his native and his adopted countries. Some strong language. 1994. Epiphany RC 41084 by Ferrol Sams read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Three stories exploring relationships. In the title story, a doctor frustrated by bureaucracy finds solace with a blue-collar patient who must deal with racism. "Harmony Ain't Easy" looks at the mutual regard of a couple married for forty years when disaster strikes on a plant-gathering mission. "Relative and Absolute" recounts an interview between teenagers and the town's oldest citizen. Strong language. 1994. _Fine Feathers_ and Other Stories RC 39411 by E.F. Benson read by John Horton 2 cassettes Stories from a literary career that began in the late nineteenth century. In the title story, a couple inherits a small fortune and takes up residence in a fine house. But, not being to the manor born, they miss the small-town gossip and activity and in the end return to their humble home. The author joins this tale with others dealing with social comeuppance, comedy, sarcasm, crooks, cranks, and spooks. 1994. Food and Spirits: Stories RC 38660 by Beth (Degonwadonti) Brant read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Eight stories by a Mohawk writer about contemporary problems that affect many people but concern Native Americans in particular: family violence, alcoholism, and AIDS. The title story takes place in a Detroit bar, where an old man waits for his twin granddaughters to meet him. He dispenses homemade bread and goodwill, and in return his new friends make him welcome. Each story reflects on the healing that can be found in the spiritual world. Some strong language. 1991. The Geographical Cure: Novellas and Stories RC 39594 by Michael Parker read by John Stratton 2 cassettes In "As Told To," the first of two novellas in this collection, an elderly man reads his older brother's memoirs and confronts decades of resentment. In "Golden Hour," a broken-down bus strands a radical musician at a school, where he sorts out his ideas with a prim teacher and an easy-going administrator. Four short stories round out Parker's fiction set in the American South. Some strong language. 1994. The Girl Who Heard Dragons RC 40259 by Anne McCaffrey read by Mary Woods 2 cassettes Collection of fifteen short stories. In the title story, the only tale of Pern, teenager Aramina's ability to communicate with dragons forces her to leave her family and follow her destiny. In "The Greatest Love," extrauterine fertilization raises the question of incest. Other tales deal with African magic, the American Civil War, and a futuristic Cinderella. Some strong language. 1994. Haunted: Tales of the Grotesque RC 38775 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Macabre stories explore themes that evoke nightmares. In the title story, an old woman wonders about a childhood visit to an abandoned house and the murder of her best friend. "Thanksgiving" is about a thirteen-year-old girl's introduction to holiday frenzy when her mother becomes ill. "The Premonition" finds a man checking on his brother's family and questioning matters beyond his control. Some strong language. 1994. A Holiday of Love RC 40321 by Judith McNaught and others read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Romantic stories. In one selection, a boy genius devises a plan to get his mother to marry his wealthy friend so she will be cared for while he's at college. In another, a young woman trying to get out of a marriage proposal asks another man to "ruin" her. His misinterpretation leads to their forced marriage. Two other stories round out the collection. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. _Homeland_ and Other Stories RC 39657 by Barbara Kingsolver read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes By the author of _Pigs in Heaven (RC 35911)._ In the title story, a woman remembers when her family took her Native American great-grandmother to visit her Tennessee homeland. Not recognizing the tourist trap it had become, Great Mam insisted she never lived there. In "Covered Bridges," a woman's allergic reaction to a hornet sting makes her decide against having children: "Having a child wouldn't make you immortal. It's just one more life you could possibly lose, besides your own." 1989. I Believe in Angels RC 38119 by Fiona Cooper read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Collection of seventeen stories of compassion, humor, and sadness, mostly involving grandmothers. In the title story, a young girl is guarded by angels her grandmother assigned to keep her safe. In "Ilsa's War," a Jewish grandmother shares stories about her life with a writer who is house-sitting for her son. And in "Early One Morning," a young girl and her grandmother discover their beach covered by an oil slick. Some strong language. 1993. Impossible Things RC 39796 by Connie Willis read by Grainne Cassidy 3 cassettes Collection of eleven satirical and comic stories, most of which have the scientific rhetoric of science fiction stories. "Ado" discusses the dangers of censorship and well-meaning political correctness. "Chance" and "Time Out" are about time-crossed women, and "Spice Pogrom" is a tribute to old screwball comedy movies. Violence and strong language. 1993. The Informers RC 40590 by Bret Easton Ellis read by Grant Albrecht 2 cassettes Collection of thirteen interrelated stories set in Los Angeles in the 1980s, each with a different first-person narrator. The protagonists use drugs, drive expensive cars, and wear designer clothes as they attempt unsuccessfully to relate to lovers, friends, parents, children, and casual one-night acquaintances. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Kipling's Science Fiction RC 41197 by Rudyard Kipling read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Ten stories about strange encounters, time travel, sentient machinery, alternate history, and other science fiction themes, written by the early Nobel laureate between 1893 and 1932. Includes the stories "A Matter of Fact," "Wireless," "The Ship Who Found Herself," "As Easy as A.B.C.," "In the Same Boat," and "The Eye of Allah" and the poem "The Fairies' Siege." Also includes a short biographical sketch of Kipling's life. 1992. Last Rites: The Complete Stories of Robert Bloch, Volume 3 RC 39522 by Robert Bloch read by John Stratton 3 cassettes Thirty-nine stories, mostly horror and suspense, in which Bloch takes ordinary situations and adds a twist. "Fat Chance" tells of John and Mary, married fourteen years and seemingly a typical middle-class American couple--until Frances appears and John commits a murder. In "Underground" Count Barsac plays the role of vampire just a little too well. Sequel to _Bitter Ends (RC 38509)_. Some strong language. 1987. Living to Be a Hundred: Stories RC 38956 by Robert Boswell read by Gillian Wilson 2 cassettes Eleven stories featuring aspects of family life. In the title story, a young man who had studied archaeology is a construction worker. Love for his wife, respect for his friend, and ambivalence toward his own life create an explosive triangle. In "Others," a teenaged boy shelters his little sister and baby brother when their parents prove unequal to the job. Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Long Valley RC 40027 by John Steinbeck read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Classic collection of stories set in California and first published in 1938, reflecting Steinbeck's interests in the tensions between workers and owners, past and present, and city and country. Included in this volume are Steinbeck's "Red Pony" stories: "The Gift," "The Great Mountains," "The Promise," and "The Leader of the People." 1938. The Lottery Winner: Alvirah and Willy Stories RC 39494 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Cleaning lady Alvirah Meehan won the lottery and became an amateur sleuth and a writer for the _New York Globe_. Alvirah, who first appeared in _Weep No More, My Lady (RC 26004)_, and her husband, Willy, take on new cases in this collection of short mysteries. Alvirah clamps on her recorder disguised as a lapel pin and solves them all, including a murder of which her beloved nephew is accused. Bestseller 1994. Maigret's Christmas: Nine Stories RC 39388 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes In the title story, Christmas morning for Chief Superintendent Maigret and his long-suffering wife, Madame Maigret, is interrupted by two neighboring women. The young bedridden niece of one of the women has announced that Father Christmas came to her room the night before. And, indeed, she has a fancy new doll to prove it. In the collection's final entry, the retired Maigrets are mistaken for servants by a demanding dowager. 1976. The Man Who Dreamt of Lobsters RC 39316 by Michael Collins read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Eight stories set in modern Ireland. In "Sickness," an old fisherman attempts sexual relations with his mentally retarded grandson and dreams of monster lobsters. In "The Butcher's Daughter," a pregnant girl privately laments the death of her rebel boyfriend as she counts down the minutes before she sets off a bomb in a Belfast pub crowded with British soldiers. Violence and strong language. 1993. My Golden Trades RC 41057 by Ivan KlĄma read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes In these six short stories, KlĄma writes about life under communism in Prague, Czechoslovakia, between 1983 and 1987, when a dissident author is forced to find other work. He tells of his experience as an archaeologist who hears the voices of spirits in a 2,500-year-old burial ground, a painter who must render the likeness of a girl who has committed suicide, and a smuggler who does jobs for which he is not trained. 1992. The Mysterious West RC 40434 edited by Tony Hillerman read by John Stratton 3 cassettes One character in this anthology observes that where people live has an influence on how they live and "who and how they choose to kill." These twenty suspenseful short stories are set in the American West. Authors best known for westerns are mixed with those known for mysteries, including Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, Bill Crider, and Stuart Kaminsky. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Once upon a More Enlightened Time: More Politically Correct Bedtime Stories RC 40614 by James Finn Garner read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette In the sequel to _Politically Correct Bedtime Stories (RC 38598)_, Garner once more provides fairytales without biases. Hansel and Gretal become ecoheroes who turn their tree butcher father into a beaver. In "The Little Mer-Persun," the air breather sacrifices his peopleness and becomes half prawn to be with his mer-person underwater. Bestseller 1995. Open Secrets: Stories RC 39585 by Alice Munro read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes The characters in these stories are mainly women from small towns in Canada, preoccupied with the men, or lack of them, in their lives. In "Carried Away," Louisa corresponds with a World War I soldier who marries another woman when he comes home from overseas. In the title story, after a girl disappears from a hiking group, no one solves the mystery of whether she ran away or met with foul play. 1994. Platte River RC 38751 by Rick Bass read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette Three novellas set in the great outdoors. In the title story, a former football player and two male friends go fishing while their marriages, careers, and cars fall apart. In "Mahatma Joe," an old evangelist comes to the valley to save souls and manages to spoil everyone's fun in the process. And in fable-like "Field Events," a giant of a man has a larger-than-life need to be loved. 1994. _Rare and Endangered Species:_ A Novella and Stories RC 39788 by Richard Bausch read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes In the title novella, a woman commits suicide without warning, leaving her family to imagine the future. "The Person I Have Mostly Become" depicts an unemployed son who struggles with his emotions as he observes his mother in a subservient position. In "Aren't You Happy for Me?" a pregnant young woman calls her parents to announce that she is marrying her old professor. Strong language. 1994. _The_ _Rendezvous_ and Other Stories RC 40810 by Patrick O'Brian read by Patrick Horgan 2 cassettes These stories, like the Jack Aubrey-Stephen Maturin series, draw on history, nature, human idiosyncrasies, and details about British village life for their subject matter. In "The Chian Wine," the planned sharing of a treasured bottle of wine between two friends is shattered by mindless violence precipitated by ancient prejudice. 1994. The Return of Mr. Campion RC 39427 by Margery Allingham read by Fred Major 2 cassettes A collection of mystery stories that feature sleuth Albert Campion. The author admits that she knows little about her protagonist other than that Campion is an assumed name for a man whose business card proclaims, "Coups neatly executed; nothing sordid, vulgar or plebeian; deserving cases preferred; police no object." Born in 1900, Campion ages from story to story until he is in his sixties. Includes a tribute by Agatha Christie. 1989. The Return of Simple RC 40407 by Langston Hughes read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Stories featuring the fictional character Jesse B. Semple, or Simple, drawn from Hughes's previous collections of newspaper columns and from his weekly column in the _Chicago Defender_. Perched on his Harlem barstool, Simple muses with Boyd, his longtime companion, on topics including the women in his life, wages and prices, racism, politics, birth control, Africa, and black pride. 1994. _Right and Left_ and _The Legend_ _of the Holy Drinker_ RC 39303 by Joseph Roth read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes The novella _Right and Left_ tells of two brothers in Germany who become bitterly divided during the 1920s. Paul--the older, quiet, and more sensitive son--is somewhat of a snob and eventually becomes a business magnate. His brother, Theodor, ignores his mother's Jewish roots and becomes a Nazi. In the short story "The Legend of the Holy Drinker," a drunkard is given the chance to regain his self-respect. 1939. Rivers of Time RC 40578 by L. Sprague de Camp read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Nine stories in which Reginald Rivers or his partner, the Raja, whisks groups of people back in time to hunt for dinosaurs. In "Crocamander Quest," they unfortunately transport a woman who wants to bed all the men in the party. In "The Satanic Illusion," a fundamentalist minister wants to disprove evolution, and in "The Honeymoon Dragon," Rivers takes his wife on a trip for their twentieth anniversary. Some strong language. 1993. Selected Stories RC 41096 by Adolfo Bioy Casares read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Fifteen stories of human passion and endeavor in the midst of irony and surrealism. Includes "Souvenir from the Mountains," in which a man sees his idealized love debauched in a hallucinatory nightmare; "Trio," in which frustrated love leads to obsession and madness; and "Resurrection," in which a man finds an ironic solace after the death of his lover. The Argentinian author is winner of the 1990 Cervantes Prize. 1994. Short Stories RC 39028 by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Stories by the 1939 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of _The Yearling (RC 33466)_. "Cracker Chidlings," published in 1931, is a series of vignettes about the poor white folk who inhabit the backwoods of central Florida. "Gal Young Un," a story about independent Mattie Syles and how she is taken in by two-timing Trax Colton, won the O. Henry Prize and was made into a movie. 1994. Strange Highways RC 39895 by Dean Koontz read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes A collection of suspenseful novelettes, short stories, and two novels. In the title novel, a forty-year-old alcoholic returns to his hometown for his father's funeral and is given an eerie chance to right the past. He is now twenty and on the trail of a satanic murderer. In "Chase," a returned Vietnam war hero is pursued by a different enemy, but no one will believe him. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. Sworn before Cranes: Stories RC 38943 by Merrill Gilfillan read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Collection of eighteen stories set mainly in the Great Plains and dealing primarily with the lives of Native Americans. The title story discusses injustice in a small town. In the "Nomad Flute," a man's car breaks down at such a lovely spot that he feels reluctant to complain. And in "The Committee," the townspeople discuss the "visitor problem." 1994. Trying to Save Piggy Sneed RC 41403 by John Irving read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes Collection of short works contains three memoirs including the title entry, six short stories, and homages to writers Charles Dickens and Gnter Grass. As Irving tells the story of his grandmother's retarded garbage collector, Piggy Sneed, he warns that any memoir from a writer with a good imagination is false. This and many of the other pieces were previously published in journals. Some strong language. 1996. Twelve Red Herrings RC 39549 by Jeffrey Archer read by John Horton 2 cassettes Collection of twelve stories that feature false clues and twisted endings, and with a red herring--a diversion of some kind--hidden in each tale. One of the stories has an option of four endings! In another story, an artist is two-timed by a handsome man but triumphs in the end. And in one tale, a Friday-afternoon drive to the country turns into a ride of terror. 1994. Two Fables RC 38735 by Roald Dahl read by Jennifer Mendenhall 1 cassette Two modern, satirical, adult fables concerned with the uses and misuses of power, whether exercised politically or sexually. They are titled "The Princess and the Poacher" and "Princess Mammalia." 1986. The Wild Palms RC 40188 by William Faulkner read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes This edition consists of two stories woven together. The title story is about two lovers in an ultimately disastrous affair. In the other, "Old Man," a convict accidentally freed during a flood struggles to save himself and a pregnant woman whose fate has been thrust into his hands. 1939. Without a Hero: Stories RC 39504 by T. Coraghessan Boyle read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes Fifteen mostly satirical tales take on character issues. In the title story, for example, a recently divorced man introduces a Russian woman to the good life but has no use for her when she proves too fond of consumerism. In "The Fog Man" a young boy gets his first lessons in racism, suburban mentality, parental values, and the price of running with the crowd. And a veterinary student becomes an animal rights advocate in "Carnal Knowledge." 1994. Women and Ghosts RC 40537 by Alison Lurie read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette Nine short stories of the supernatural in which haunting is not always performed by traditional ghosts. A dieter mysteriously finds herself beset by monstrously obese people, a poet is followed by a double who finally precedes her to a reading, and a woman sees apparitions of her fianc‚'s former wife, who is still alive. Some strong language. 1994. Working Men: Stories RC 40650 by Michael Dorris read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Some of Dorris's working men, such as the pond-building protagonist of "The Benchmark," are long wedded to their jobs. Others experience spur-of-the-moment employment: a man's new wife encourages him to fake his way into a position teaching high-school French in "Oui" and rescues him just as his fraud is about to surface. A returned draft dodger marries an older divorc‚e and buys a gas station rather than take a parent-pleasing path. 1993. The World of Apples RC 39721 by John Cheever read by Fred Major 1 cassette (Reissue) Ten short stories. Subjects include a suburban husband who is undone by his wife's role in a nude play, a man who suffers his final indignity from his eccentric wife, an artistic mother and her musically talented son who care little about family approval, and a young man who goes to Russia in search of a bride but succeeds only in raising suspicions. The title story is about an old poet who still hopes to win the Nobel Prize. Some strong language. 1973. The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories 1994 RC 40032 edited by Edward D. Hoch read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Twelve stories, including the editor's "A Traffic in Webs" in which a department store attempts to obtain a web display to exhibit during the Christmas season and triggers a string of murders in the process. Also includes contributions by other masters of the genre such as Lawrence Block, Kate Wilhelm, Peter Tremayne, Donald E. Westlake, Julian Rathbone, and Miriam Grace Monfredo. Some strong language. 1994. Spy and Espionage +The Apocalypse Watch RC 39881 by Robert Ludlum read by Chuck Benson 5 cassettes Harry Latham, aka Alexander Lassiter, has infiltrated the headquarters of the neo-Nazi organization Brotherhood of the Watch. They know he is an imposter, though, so his list of Nazi supporters in the United States and allied countries may be false. His brother Drew suspects the list is fake, and when Harry is killed, Drew assumes his identity in hopes of learning the truth. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1995. Charlie's Apprentice RC 39727 by Brian Freemantle read by Fred Major 3 cassettes In the sequel to _Comrade Charlie (RC 39188)_, British spy Charlie Muffin has returned from the now-dissolved Soviet Union only to learn that the new deputy director has unsettling plans for him. Instead of being an operative, Charlie is to teach new agents his own brand of survival skills. When Charlie's first student's cover is blown in Beijing, Charlie comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Charlie's former KGB lover is trying to contact him. Strong language. 1993. Comrade Charlie RC 39188 by Brian Freemantle read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Charlie Muffin's boss, Richard Harkness, doesn't like Charlie very much and has assigned him to a menial desk job at British Intelligence. Ever diligent in his work, regardless of the assignment, Charlie uncovers a Soviet plot to steal the American Star Wars plan. He also discovers a scheme to eliminate him by using his old girlfriend Natalia Fedova as bait. But Charlie has a few tricks up his own sleeve. Strong language. 1989. A Killing in Moscow RC 39539 by Clive Egleton read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Hostile Intent (RC 38548)_, British agent Peter Ashton is in Moscow for a security inspection of the British Embassy. Secretary Elena Andrianova admits she had been forced into spying on her boss. Her contact was the same woman who, along with a British businessman, had just been killed in an arranged hit. Ashton returns home to puzzle out the connection with the help of a new assistant. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Moving Targets RC 40448 by Sean Flannery read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes The end of the Cold War has not left spies with any spare time. When a presidential advisor is found to be having an affair with a KGB agent, the CIA suspects that he is being used in a plot against the president reported by a defector. And a CIA agent and an assassin arrive in Washington, each poised to begin work on opposite sides of a complex operation. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1992. Our Game RC 40200 by John le Carr‚ read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Larry Pettifer fails to show up for the lecturing job his old friend Tim Cranmer finds for him, and now Cranmer's mistress, Emma Manzini, has disappeared, too. A huge fortune is also missing from Russian banks. Cranmer is eager to find the pair without revealing his former secret-agent status and what he knows about parts of the world formerly behind the Iron Curtain. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Quiller Salamander RC 40581 by Adam Hall read by James DeLotel 2 cassettes Quiller is sent to Cambodia on a mission so secret that his London bureau cannot know the details. He is to find out how Pol Pot plans to return the Khmer Rouge to power. Quiller trusts neither his home "control" nor his field director. When he meets Gabrielle, a photographer for a Phnom Penh newspaper, he realizes that she is the key to his fate and that of a millions others. Violence and strong language. 1994. The Shattered Eye RC 40285 by Bill Granger read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Both the United States and the Soviet Union operate a complex system of computers. Mrs. Neumann, American intelligence, discovers that her computer files have been tampered with. But how were her files infiltrated? When William Manning, dispatched to Paris to unravel the problems, runs into his old lover, Jeanne Clermont, and loses his effectiveness, American intelligence calls upon Devereaux to help forestall World War III. Strong language. 1982. Stone Dancer RC 40397 by Murray Smith read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes British spy David Jardine receives an urgent message from his Israeli undercover agent, Pomegranate, saying she is in trouble. But she is a double agent, and he is kidnapped by the Mossad. They want him to help find one of Israel's former spies, Danny Davidov, now involved with the Russians in computer scams and counterfeit activity and planning to destroy the U.S. economy. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Suspense +Acceptable Risk RC 39876 by Robin Cook read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes In 1692, Elizabeth Stewart is hanged as a witch in Salem after a young girl in her care experiences hallucinations. Now, 300 years later, Elizabeth's descendant Kim Stewart, who inherited Elizabeth's house, is dating a scientist who suspects a mold on Elizabeth's rye caused the problem. His search leads to the discovery of a possible antidepressant, but his odd behavior is scaring Kim. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1994. After Dark RC 40734 by Phillip Margolin read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Shortly after his clerk is murdered, Oregon Justice Robert Griffen is killed by a car bomb. His estranged wife, prosecuting attorney Abbie Griffen, who has also been stalked, is shocked when the police arrest her for his murder. She turns to star defense attorney Matthew Reynolds, who is thrilled to represent the woman he has secretly been obsessed with for some time. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. All Fall Down RC 40245 by Lee Gruenfeld read by Gregory Gorton 4 cassettes An airliner pilot's instruments are misreading, sending him off course. This, only a day after the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington had received a warning outlining this exact incident. FBI agent Jack Webster helps his former colleagues at NTSB track down the blackmailer, who is threatening a repeat performance. But a veteran pilot in an old plane must face the sociopath head-on. Strong language and some violence. 1994. All the Brave Men RC 38946 by James McCallum read by Phil Regensdorf 2 cassettes All of the McKane men work out of Duquesne's Fire Station Number Fourteen. While they and their colleagues are battling another blaze set by an elusive arsonist, Chief Michael McKane (Mac) falls three floors, breaking his back. Mac's angry sons become determined to find the arsonist, unaware that it is their journalist sister, Kathy, who is ironically in the most danger from the firebug. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Angel of Death RC 40062 by Jack Higgins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes This time Brigadier Charles Ferguson and former IRA terrorist Sean Dillon, from _On Dangerous Ground (RC 38596)_, are up against an international terrorist group called January 30, now working in Ireland. They don't realize the group is fictitious, made up by Russian intelligence officers to explain away some deaths. And the Russians have unlikely assassins: a Northern Ireland undersecretary of state and a noted actress. Strong language and violence. 1995. The Bank of Fear RC 40022 by David Ignatius read by George Holmes 3 cassettes In London, Filipino cook Ramon Pinta pleads with Sam Hoffman to help him prove that his Iraqi employer, Nasir Hammoud, killed Pinta's wife. Explaining that he is a financial investigator only, Hoffman agrees to look into Hammoud's mysterious Coyote Investment. Hoffman finds an assistant in Coyote employee Lina Alwan, who will put her life in danger to expose Hammoud. Strong language and violence. 1994. The Best Defense RC 39424 by Kate Wilhelm read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Oregon store-front lawyer Barbara Holloway becomes involved in the "baby killer" case because the suspect's sister doesn't trust the public defender. Paula Kennerman and her daughter were staying in a battered-wives' shelter when the child and the building went up in flames. When it is learned that the child was killed beforehand, a neighbor of the shelter condemns Paula in his newspaper. Sequel to _Death Qualified (RC 34317)_. Strong language. 1994. Bone Game RC 40380 by Louis Owens read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Cole McCurtain, a Santa Cruz, California, professor, is having nightmares about a Spanish priest killed in 1812. During the day his thoughts are on fly-fishing in New Mexico and the dismembered parts of a young woman's body that is washing up on shore. Then he learns that an old medicine woman back home in Mississippi is having the same dream. Sequel to _Sharpest Sight (RC 35279)_. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Burglar RC 39372 by David Goodis read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Nathaniel Harbin makes a career of burglary. He usually works with companions, two males and one female. But shortly after this foursome robs a well-cased mansion, they have a difference of opinion. Nat decides to get out, and, against his better judgment, he also permits himself to be seduced by a woman he meets in a restaurant. Soon life gets complicated, and Nat finds himself on the run. Violence and strong language. 1953. Cons RC 39584 by Timothy Watts read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Ex-con Frank "Cully" Cullen wants to go straight, earn some money, and start a restaurant, but people won't let him. His first couple of employers cheat him out of his pay, and then wealthy Herb Dorrance hires him to chauffeur his young wife, Michelle. Sexually abused by kinky Herb, Michelle hatches a revenge scheme involving Cully and another ex-con, who is definitely not rehabilitated. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Cover Story RC 39384 by Robert Cullen read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes American journalist Colin Burke is covering Middle East peace talks in Moscow. An Israeli agent tips him off about Syrian attempts to recruit Russian nuclear scientists. Then an Arab woman offers additional information, Burke gets an interview with a physicist, and all he needs is a few pictures to keep the home office happy. When both of his sources are killed, Burke knows his story is hot. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1994. Dark Rivers of the Heart RC 39658 by Dean Koontz read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Loner ex-cop Spencer Grant is drawn to Valerie Keene, a cocktail waitress he's just met. Worried when she doesn't show up the next day, Spencer goes to her house and is immediately ambushed by mysterious, powerful law enforcement agents. Spencer escapes and, with his dog, tries to track Keene down. But Spencer's own haunting past and an agent playing God interfere with the chase. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. Death Dream RC 39835 by Ben Bova read by Don Feldheim 4 cassettes At the request of his former colleague Jason Lowrey, Dan Santorini leaves his air force job to work for a Florida company building a virtual reality amusement park. The company also coordinates a school that uses virtual reality, where Dan's daughter is seeing scary things in her lessons. Meanwhile, the air force simulator that Jason and Dan designed seems to be killing people. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Deep Sleep RC 40569 by Frances Fyfield read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Just when pharmacist Pip Carlton tires of his annoying wife, she dies in her sleep. This leaves him free to pursue his voluptuous assistant, Kim Perry. But Kim's ex-husband, Duncan, a detective constable, is still furtively watching Kim's movements. And, though recovering from surgery, prosecuter Helen West has questions about Mrs. Carlton's death. Strong language and violence. 1991. Denial RC 41538 by Bonnie Comfort read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Psychologist Sarah Rinsley has an attractive new patient, attorney Nick Arnholt, who is experiencing stress-related symptoms. Arnholt immediately becomes obsessed with Rinsley and tries to seduce her. She continues the therapy in hopes of uncovering a clue from Arnholt's childhood. Meanwhile she begins a relationship with restaurant owner Humberto Cortazar. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Don't Cry Now RC 40550 by Joy Fielding read by Carole Jordan Stewart 3 cassettes High school teacher Bonnie Wheeler is surprised to be awakened by an urgent call from her husband's alcoholic ex-wife, Joan, who insists Bonnie and her little girl are in danger. When Bonnie goes to meet Joan that noon, she finds her dead. As Bonnie, her husband, her convict brother, and Joan's two teenage children come under police scrutiny, Bonnie desperately searches for clues about Joan's warning. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Down in the Zero RC 40447 by Andrew Vachss read by Grant Albrecht 2 cassettes Private investigator Burke is attempting to pull himself up from zero--the depths that lie beyond death. He has been there since his last case, when he killed a child instead of saving him. Now Burke has a chance at redemption by rescuing Randy Cambridge, who lives in a plush Connecticut neighborhood where the kids seem to be committing suicide. Randy thinks he is next on the list. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Edge RC 39841 by Mark Olshaker read by Miranda Daniloff 3 cassettes Washington, D.C., detective Cassandra Mansfield is assigned a serial murder case in which the victims were killed using ancient death rituals. The thematic crimes are reminiscent of those of convicted murderer Neville Ramsey. Ramsey killed himself six months earlier, but one victim was a patient of Ramsey's neurosurgeon-brother who was working on the mind-brain frontier: the edge. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Escape the Night RC 41077 by Richard North Patterson read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes In 1959, publishing heir Charles Carey and his wife die in a car accident. Their young son Peter is rescued from the wreck by Charles's brother, Phillip. Peter, rather than Phillip, later inherits fifty-one percent of the business. Now grown, Peter is trying to decipher his nightmares, unaware that someone is listening to his every word--just as with his father. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1983. Exposure RC 40531 by Evelyn Anthony read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Julia Hamilton made a name for herself with her investigative report of a child murder, and now Lord Western wants her for a new feature he has planned for his Sunday paper. To Julia, the chance to write "Exposure" is one she can't turn down. But when she is asked to get the dirt on Lord Western's rival, Harold King, she finds herself in mortal danger. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Eyes of a Child RC 39470 by Richard North Patterson read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes In the sequel to _Degree of Guilt (RC 35883)_, attorney Terri Peralta leaves her emotionally abusive husband, Ricardo Arias, and begins a relationship with her boss, Chris Paget. Unemployed Arias demands custody of daughter Elena and accuses Paget's son Carlo of sexually abusing Elena. When Arias is found dead, police suspect Paget, whose campaign for the Senate would have been ruined by Arias. Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Faith RC 40594 by Len Deighton read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Bernard Samson and his wife, Fiona, are back together. But before they can sort out their love lives, Bernard is off to East Germany on a secret mission, and Fiona is back at the London office of the British Secret Intelligence Service. There, Fiona becomes Bernard's boss's right-hand agent. Then, Bernard's mission fails, and only faith can help him understand his place in the agency and with the two women he loves. Strong language. 1994. The Fan RC 41202 by Peter Abrahams read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Gil Renard is excited about the Sox's chances this year, now that they've signed Bobby Rayburn. But the rest of Gil's life is falling apart. His ex-wife won't let him see their son anymore, and he's been laid off by the knife company his father founded. Reminiscing about his Little League glory days and becoming more and more obsessed with Bobby Rayburn, Gil loses touch with reality. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Felicia's Journey RC 40430 by William Trevor read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes When Felicia, a motherless Irish teenager, discovers that she is pregnant, her father scorns her. So she decides to look for her boyfriend, Johnny, who told her he works for a Birmingham factory but is actually in the British army. Felicia is helped by the understanding Mr. Hilditch, who has a habit of befriending girls whom no one will miss. 1994. First Offense RC 38781 by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Probation officer Ann Carlisle has been raising her son, David, alone since her husband disappeared from his highway patrol car four years ago. Shortly after Ann begins dating district attorney Glen Hopkins, she is shot outside her office. Glen suspects the parolee who rescues her, but Ann is becoming convinced that her husband is stalking her. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Floating City: A Nicholas Linnear Novel RC 39345 by Eric Lustbader read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Floating City, in the Vietnam jungle, is controlled by Rock, an American who has created a powerful nuclear weapon, the Torch. It is up to Nicholas Linnear to locate Rock and destroy the Torch. Linnear gets help from his friend Lew Croaker but must face demons from his past before he can complete his mission. Sequel to _The Kaisho (RC 37959)_. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Forty Fathom Bank: Novella RC 39558 by Les Galloway read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette The narrator recalls the year 1940 in San Francisco when, worried about how he would support his family, he settled on a get-rich-quick scheme involving shark fishing. He bought an old boat and hired an experienced fisherman. But life at sea proved difficult, especially when the narrator was called upon to cope with rough waters, a silent partner, a dead engine, and--most dangerous--an overactive imagination. Some strong language. 1984. The Fourth Procedure RC 40738 by Stanley Pottinger read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Congressman MacLeod can't forget the long-ago death of his pregnant girlfriend. MacLeod and his lover, attorney Victoria Winters, are both under attack from pro-lifers. Winters's friend, transplant surgeon Rachel Redpath, is driven by a past event to perform mysterious procedures, and two men who bombed an abortion clinic are found dead with baby doll implants. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Heat RC 40177 by Stuart Woods read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes After his wife dies of cancer, cop Jesse Warden is found with evidence money and the body of his partner. His repeated beatings in prison are interrupted by the former boss he suspects of framing him. If Warden brings down a Vietnam vet thought to be leading a dangerous white-supremacist cult, he goes free. Undercover, Warden moves to the cult's small Idaho town, falls in love with his landlady, and plots his survival. Strong language and violence. 1994. Icebound RC 41059 by Dean Koontz read by Ed Blake 2 cassettes United Nations researchers at the Arctic Circle are testing the feasibility of towing icebergs to use as a water supply in other parts of the world. Just as the team sets a final explosive, an earthquake breaks off the iceberg they are working on. As they rush to dismantle the bombs that are set to go off at midnight, they realize their chance of rescue is slim and one of their team is a killer. Some violence. Bestseller 1976. Imperfect Strangers RC 41043 by Stuart Woods read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes The man sitting next to Sandy Kinsolving on the plane shares his problem: Both of their wives are planning to leave them, and both men will be destroyed financially as a result. Having just watched _Strangers on a Train_, they decide to solve their problems by killing each other's wives. Kinsolving soon calls off the plan, but the stranger goes ahead with the arrangement. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. In the Dark RC 39505 by Carol Brennan read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Young Emily awakens to gunshots and a hoarse, androgenous voice calling her name. She escapes but her parents are murdered. Years later actress Emily hears the same voice in a movie theater. Her lover, Mike, begins to investigate the long-shut case and is killed in the process. Knowing they're putting their lives in jeopardy, Emily and Mike's friend continue to search for the killer. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. +Insomnia RC 38879 by Stephen King read by Chuck Benson 5 cassettes During one of Ralph Roberts's walks about Derry, Maine, the retiree notices his neighbor Ed behaving oddly. But Ralph has problems of his own: first his wife dies and then he begins to awaken earlier and earlier each day. As Ed worsens, beating his wife and becoming an aggressive anti-abortionist, Ralph begins to see auras and the little bald men that Ed had warned him about. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1994. The Juror RC 39472 by George Dawes Green read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Single mother and struggling artist Annie Laird is selected for jury duty on a mob murder case. From the moment she is chosen, Annie is tracked by a man called the Teacher. After posing as an art dealer and purchasing Annie's sculptures, the Teacher reveals that the safety of Annie's adolescent son depends on her securing an acquital for the mobster. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Kaisho: A Nicholas Linnear Novel RC 37959 by Eric Lustbader read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes In this sequel to _The White Ninja (RC 31012)_, Nicholas Linnear is asked to fulfill a long-ago promise to help a Japanese underworld leader, the Kaisho. The gangster has been trying to stymie an evil international conglomerate and is now marked for death. Meanwhile, the would-be assassin's related attack on an American mob boss has brought Linnear's friend Lew Croaker out of retirement. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Kiss the Girls RC 39471 by James Patterson read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes When Washington, D.C., detective Alex Cross of _Along Came a Spider (RC 35894)_ learns his niece Naomi is missing, he heads for North Carolina. Naomi is one of a group of women thought kidnapped by a man calling himself Casanova. When one woman escapes and describes a secret house in the woods, the FBI discovers links between Casanova and the Gentleman Caller serial killer in California. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Kolymsky Heights RC 40010 by Lionel Davidson read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes A Russian biologist accepts a position in Siberia, knowing that he can never leave. There the body of a woman preserved in ice for the past forty thousand years has just been discovered. Years later, the Russian sends out a coded message to summon a Canadian Indian scientist. The Russian wants the Canadian to share with the world the advances the woman's fetus has contributed to blindness research. Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Lasko Tangent RC 41088 by Richard North Patterson read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes U.S. Attorney Christopher Paget is a member of the Economic Crimes Commission in Washington, D.C. He believes that William Lasko, a Korean war hero and close friend of the president, is involved in shady deals and money laundering. Paget's one source of information, Alexander Lehman, has promised to tell all but is killed in a hit-and-run accident before he can. Prequel to _Degree of Guilt (RC 35883)_. Strong language and some violence. 1979. Leopard RC 40373 by Richard La Plante read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Medical examiner Josef Tanaka, with his fianc‚e, Dr. Rachel Saunders, returns to Japan for the first time in fifteen years. His brother has been brutally killed, and Tanaka intends to learn why. He becomes involved in sumo wrestling and ritual tattooing, and he almost destroys his relationship with Rachel when she suspects his cousin, the Leopard. Sequel to _Mantis (RC 40340)_. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Life Blood RC 39399 by Caroline Llewellyn read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Canadian illustrator Jo Treleven is still reeling from her husband's possible suicide, when she learns she has inherited her English grandmother's cottage. She also discovers that her grandmother once wrote a mystery novel based on a murder in the family. When Jo moves to the cottage with her infant son, she finds that all copies of the novel have vanished, and her newly discovered relatives don't want to discuss it. 1993. Little Apple RC 38096 by Leo Perutz read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes First published in Germany in 1928. Soon after World War I, Vittorin, newly released from a Russian prison camp, is heading home to Vienna. But not even the anticipation of embracing his girlfriend nor concern for his family can erase his impulse to return to Russia to kill Selyukov, the camp commander. And so for two years Vittorin pursues his quarry until, when the seeker is crazed with revenge, the manhunt comes to an abrupt end. 1928. The Masters of the House: A Novel of Suspense RC 40006 by Robert Barnard read by George Holmes 2 cassettes When Ellen Heenan and her newborn baby die, her husband, Dermot, breaks down. Panicked that their family will be broken up if word gets out, young Matthew and his sister Annie take over caring for the two younger children. But Carmen O'Keefe, a woman rumored to have had an affair with Dermot, demands to see him. When she is found dead in their garden, the children must cover that up, too. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Mind Prey RC 40201 by John Sandford read by David Palmer 2 cassettes When psychiatrist Andi Manette and her two daughters are kidnapped, everyone thinks it's for her wealthy family's money. Instead, their abductor is John Mail, a former patient who is obsessed with Manette. When Mail learns Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport, also featured in _Night Prey (RC 38595)_, is heading up the investigation, he is thrilled. Mail is a gamer who has played Davenport's computer games. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. The Money Lovers RC 39849 by Timothy Watts read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Ex-model Katherine is not sure what her wealthy husband Nicky does. She's more concerned with photos of herself with a strange man who is blackmailing her. Katherine's old boyfriend beats up the man, but they don't realize that Katherine's friend Susie has framed her and is sleeping with Nicky. Nicky's attempt to scam a crazed killer out of money brings all of the players together. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Murderers: Badge of Honor, Book 6 RC 40405 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes In this sequel to _The Assassin (RC 38101)_, the Philadelphia men in blue investigate the murder of one of their own. Narcotics agent Jerome Kellog was gunned down in his own home. Kellog's estranged wife and the cop she is living with are two possible suspects. However, rumors about Kellog's being a dirty cop suggest a different story. Meanwhile, a restaurant owner pays to have his wife and partner killed. Strong language and some violence. 1994. My Soul to Take RC 40485 by Steven Spruill read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Resident neurosurgeon Suzannah Lord is involved in implanting microchips in the brains of blind people to restore sight. After she is removed from neurosurgery by her vindictive boss, Lord learns that a famous artist and other volunteers with the chips are experiencing troubling visions and want them removed. But others want to exploit this ability to see the future. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. +Natural Causes RC 39856 by Michael Palmer read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes Former holistic healer Sarah Baldwin decided to get an orthodox medical degree after an ethics disagreement with her mentor/lover Peter Ettinger. Now an obstetric resident, Sarah is shocked when one of her patients hemorrhages, losing both the baby and her arm. When two other cases come to light, Sarah's prenatal holistic tea is suspect. Someone is setting Sarah up to take the blame, but who and why? Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. Nest of Vipers RC 40018 by Linda Davies read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Bartrop from Counter-Narcotics Crime suspects his target, Mafia-connected Anthony Fieri, is now involved in an insider trading scheme. To trap him, Bartrop asks the governor of the Bank of England to recruit a top foreign-exchange trader to spy on colleagues. They pick Sarah Jensen but don't tell her about the mob ties. When her friends start dying, she realizes she's been set up. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995. Night Sins RC 40834 by Tami Hoag read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes Widower Mitch Holt is the chief of police in the small Minnesota town of Deer Lake. Megan O'Malley is the new state criminal field agent assigned to his region. The day she arrives, young Josh Kirkwood is kidnapped. The two cops immediately clash in their investigative methods. But as they begin a hellish two-week search for the boy, neither can deny their personal attraction to each other. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. No Witnesses RC 41019 by Ridley Pearson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Seattle detective Lou Boldt, who last appeared with police psychologist Daphne Matthews in _The Angel Maker (RC 38392)_, now comes to the aid of Daphne's boyfriend. Food company executive Owen Adler has been receiving threatening faxes ordering him to shut down his business. Now a child is dying from intentionally contaminated soup. The frustrating case has no crime scene, no known motive, and no witnesses. Strong language and violence. 1994. Obsidian Sky RC 39540 by Guy Garcia read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes In Mexico City, Berkeley anthropology student Brian Mendoza is researching ritual human sacrifices for his doctoral dissertation. Studying a recently discovered book at an Aztec ruin, Brian decides to pursue the path of a sixteenth-century priest, a trail that leads to the Yucatan. Accompanied by friends, Brian discovers considerable twentieth-century intrigue and more about his own heritage. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Officer Down RC 38744 by Michael Grant read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes When the United States steps up its pressure on Colombia to extradite drug dealers, a group of drug lords and terrorists, called Pu¤o Blanco, decide to retaliate, targeting the New York City Police Department. An officer is killed when a bomb goes off at NYCPD headquarters. Then another is murdered execution style. Soon the FBI and the DEA get involved, but the motive for the attacks is a well-kept secret. Violence and strong language. 1993. One for the Money RC 40224 by Janet Evanovich read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Out-of-work lingerie buyer Stephanie Plum blackmails her cousin Vinnie into hiring her as a bounty hunter. Her first case is Joe Morelli, a vice cop accused of shooting an unarmed man. Stephanie's feelings toward Joe are mixed because he never called after she gave up her virginity to him in high school. She locates Joe over and over again, but he refuses to cooperate unless she helps him prove his innocence. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Perfect Cover RC 40042 by Linda Chase and Joyce St. George read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Tina Paris of the New York Special Prosecutor's Office investigates corruption in the criminal justice system. While she tries to build a case against a police officer involved in myriad illegal activities, tension mounts in the city over the repeated attacks of a "pretty boy" rapist, who plays Russian roulette with his victims. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Private Screening RC 40723 by Richard North Patterson read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes During the past year Tony Lord, an attorney, defended the man accused of killing presidential candidate James Kilcannon at a concert given by the candidate's lover, Stacy Tarrant. Now Tarrant's manager and the wife of a newspaper magnate have been kidnapped by a man calling himself Phoenix, and Lord must track down Phoenix to prevent a killing on nationwide television. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. +The Rainmaker RC 39879 by John Grisham read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Before Rudy Baylor graduates from law school and starts his new job, he must provide free legal advice at a senior center. His clients are a couple whose grown son is dying of leukemia and whose insurance company has abandoned them. Rudy's excitement over their promising case is dashed by the news that his much-needed job offer has been withdrawn. And that's only the beginning of his bad-luck streak. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995. Red Ink RC 40404 by Greg Dinallo read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Nikolai Katkov, an alcoholic Russian journalist, and Gabriella Scotto, special agent for the U.S. Treasury Department, team up when the cases they are working on lead to the same man. Nikolai is searching for the murderer of a high-ranking government official in Moscow, and Gabby is investigating the money-laundering scheme of a Russian-born billionaire. The trail leads them through Russia, America, and Cuba. Some strong language. 1994. The River Sorrow RC 41181 by Craig Holden read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes When someone murders junkies in Morgantown and synthetic heroin is found with the bodies, police detective Frank Brandon suspects that Dr. Adrian Lancaster is involved. As a medical student in nearby Detroit, Lancaster was addicted to heroin, but his chemist girlfriend, also a junkie, made him go straight before she disappeared. Now Lancaster says someone is framing him. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1994. SeaFire RC 40716 by John Gardner read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Once again James Bond of the Double-Oh Section of the SIS is attempting to prevent a disaster. This time he and his girlfriend, Fredericka von Grsse, are tracking down Sir Maxwell Tarn, a billionaire who deals in illicit arms. But then Tarn and his wife are killed in an auto accident. Or were they? Bond finds himself tracking Tarn across Israel, Puerto Rico, England, and Germany. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Season of the Machete RC 40801 by James Patterson read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette In 1979, the United States enters an alliance with the Charles Forlenza family of the West Coast. They hire mercenaries Damian and Carrie Rose to handle a problem in the Caribbean. The Roses' machete murdering spree is blamed on local Colonel Dred, until Special Forces sergeant-turned-bartender Peter Macdonald has the misfortune of seeing Damian Rose in the act. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1977. Self-Defense RC 40097 by Jonathan Kellerman read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Therapist Alex Delaware is asked to counsel a young woman who served on a jury for the trial of a serial killer. Lucy Lowell is having nightmares, but not about the trial. In her dream, Lucy is a small girl watching her father and other men carry a woman's body. As the dreams become more intense, Lucy awakens in a hospital. They say she tried to kill herself, but she knows someone else is trying to kill her. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1995. Shattered RC 38677 by Dean R. Koontz read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Shortly after Alex Doyle marries Courtney, he and Courtney's orphaned eleven-year-old brother Colin begin a car trip across the country to their new house in California. Colin immediately notices the rental van following them, but Alex isn't worried. He should be. The driver is Courtney's ex-boyfriend, who thinks there is a conspiracy against him and who is determined to get Courtney back--at any cost. Strong language and violence. 1973. +Sheba RC 39885 by Jack Higgins read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Hitler plans to attack Poland on September 1, 1939, and to blow up the Suez Canal the same day. John Cunningham, an archaeologist searching for the Temple of Sheba, is missing in Southern Arabia. His wife, Ruth, asks Gavin Kane, also an archaeologist, to help locate her husband. Kane finds the husband, the temple--and the Nazis. Strong language. Bestseller 1995. Show Business Kills RC 40598 by Iris Rainer Dart read by Nona Pipes 2 cassettes Four forty-nine-year-old women have remained friends since majoring in drama in college. Jan is a soap-opera actress, Marly does commercials, Ellen is a producer, and Rose is a screenwriter. Another classmate, Betty, has been bitterly following their careers. When she comes to Hollywood, her first request for help backfires, and Jan is shot. Jan's friends don't realize they are next. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Sideshow RC 40137 by Anne D. LeClaire read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Museum librarian Soleil Browne agrees to participate in a dream exhibit, unaware it is run by her former lover Andy McKey. Soleil's brain patterns, displayed as she sleeps, alarm Andy. Instead of dreaming, she is time traveling back into the life of a small girl called Shoe, who is in danger. Trying to help Shoe, Soleil does not realize she is being stalked in her real life. Some strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. The Simeon Chamber RC 39426 by Steve Martini read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Attorney Sam Bogardus's irritation over his mother's "referring" another client to him turns to interest when he hears Jennifer Davies's story. Her father had been one of a two-man crew that disappeared from a naval blimp. Years later, Jennifer has received pages from a pirate's journal with a note implying that her father is still alive. Sam's investigation quickly turns ugly: he is attacked and his partner murdered. Strong language and violence. 1988. Sleep, Baby, Sleep RC 39776 by Jessica Auerbach read by Grainne Cassidy 2 cassettes Sylvie, a twenty-year-old nurse's aide with attention deficit disorder, meets thirtyish, sophisticated Peter and falls in love. When she becomes pregnant, Peter is very supportive and they begin to plan a life together. Then the impossible happens: baby Cally vanishes from the apartment. When no ransom is demanded, the FBI and even Peter suspect Sylvie, and only one cynical cop and Sylvie's bossy mother are on her side. Strong language. 1994. Snow Falling on Cedars RC 40688 by David Guterson read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Set on an island in Puget Sound shortly after World War II. Carl Heine has drowned, and Kabuo Miyomoto, a fellow fisherman, is charged with Heine's murder. Covering the trial for the local newspaper is Ishmael Chambers, who was the first love of Hatsue, the defendant's wife. As the trial gets under way, the courtroom and the entire once peaceful community are tense with suspicion and prejudice. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Spencerville RC 39755 by Nelson DeMille read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Keith Landry has left the National Security Council and returned to Spencerville--and Annie. Although it has been twenty-five years and Annie is now married to Sheriff Cliff Baxter, Keith, a bachelor, still cares for her. When he learns Annie's husband is a sociopath and Annie is a virtual prisoner in her home, Keith knows he must help her. But his past may come back to haunt him. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. The Standoff RC 40312 by Chuck Hogan read by John Stratton 2 cassettes After negotiating a tense hostage situation at the World Financial Center, FBI agent John Banish spends six months in psychiatric rehabilitation for alcoholism. Two years later, Banish is shocked to be assigned again as a hostage negotiator. Fugitive white supremacist Glenn Ables is holed up in a Montana cabin with his family. Police have been shot at and a U.S. marshal has been killed. Now Banish must talk Ables out. Strong language and violence. 1995. Stolen Thunder RC 39774 by David Axton read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Five Libyan terrorists hijack a 747, torture and kill a young American fighter pilot, and dump his body on a desert airport's tarmac. Two years later a crew of six, including the pilot's widow and father, steal a mothballed B52 from an Arizona aircraft graveyard and set off to seek revenge. An international investigation begins immediately, although it appears that the mission does not surprise some officials. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Storming Heaven RC 39623 by Dale Brown read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Rear Admiral Ian Hardcastle has warned the U.S. government that the nation is vulnerable to terrorist attack, but his pleas have gone unheeded. Now Henri Cazaux, who as a youth was tortured by U.S. soldiers in Europe, has bought some old planes and plans to bomb U.S. targets. It is up to Hardcastle, along with Colonel Al Vincenti, to stop Cazaux. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994. Strange Highways RC 39895 by Dean Koontz read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes A collection of suspenseful novelettes, short stories, and two novels. In the title novel, a forty-year-old alcoholic returns to his hometown for his father's funeral and is given an eerie chance to right the past. He is now twenty and on the trail of a satanic murderer. In "Chase," a returned Vietnam war hero is pursued by a different enemy, but no one will believe him. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995. Suspicion of Innocence RC 39125 by Barbara Parker read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Gail Connor is an attorney in Miami, Florida. The body of her sister, Renee, has just been found in the Florida Everglades. At first Gail believes Renee finally succeeded in committing suicide, but the police have other ideas. Before long Gail finds herself a prime suspect in the murder of her sister. As Gail looks for potential killers, she is forced to confront her own past. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Thirteenth Juror RC 39668 by John T. Lescroart read by Ray Foushee 4 cassettes In the sequel to _Hard Evidence (RC 38231)_, attorney Dismas Hardy has hung out his own shingle but he's had no bites. Then he is asked to assist lawyer David Freeman, who is handling a complex, high-profile case. Jennifer Witt is accused of killing her physician husband and her young son for the insurance money. In addition, the police have exhumed Jennifer's first husband and are accusing her of his death, too. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Thunder RC 39417 by James Grady read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes CIA agent John Lang relaxes when he is appointed U.S. Senate liaison. Then the bombing of a New York skyscraper and the death of his partner, Frank Mathews, by a supposedly stray bullet raise too many unanswered questions for Lang to ignore. But when he begins to explore Frank's connections, he runs into interference from the Senate Intelligence Committee. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. Tom Clancy's Op-Center RC 39828 by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes The U.S. president founds Op-Center, a crisis-management team, to interface with existing intelligence and military operations. Just six months later, a bomb explodes in Seoul, South Korea, at the anniversary celebration of the election of the country's first president. Op-Center director Paul Hood moves to earn the center international credentials. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1995. Torn Away RC 39756 by James Heneghan read by John Lescault 1 cassette Thirteen-year-old Declan is a wild Irish boy seeking revenge for family deaths. Declan's terrorist activities have persuaded the British authorities that the place for him is in Canada with an uncle who is offering him a fresh start. Declan slips out of the handcuffs that restrain him on the flight out of Belfast. He continues to resist, determined as he is to find a way back, until he learns the truth. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Torsos RC 40356 by John Peyton Cooke read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Fictionalized account of a serial killing spree in 1935 Cleveland. Eliot Ness heads the investigation, but detective Hank Lambert is deeply involved. Among the victims, whose heads and genitalia have been sliced off, is a man Hank recognizes from his secret life as a homosexual. As the corpses pile up, Hank falls in love with a young male prostitute, risking his job and his marriage. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Trinities RC 40033 by Nick Tosches read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Giuseppe Di Pietro and his partners, Louie and Tonio, got out of the international drug racket because they were getting too old. But they are not happy with the way the new young guys with their computers and mergers and buyouts are handling things. When they decide to regain control of the heroin market, they have to deal with a trinity of Asian drug lords and the police. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Voyage of the _Devilfish_ RC 39256 by Michael DiMercurio read by Ed Blake 3 cassettes Russian admiral Alexi Novskoyy wants to resume the cold war and has taken his submarine to the polar ice cap. Michael Pacino, commander of the USS _Devilfish_, has been deployed to the Arctic Circle to track the Russian ship. Pacino now has a chance to avenge his father's death at the hands of Novskoyy. Underwater battles ensue, and both ships are lost. But Novskoyy ends up on the surface at the mercy of Pacino. Strong language and some violence. 1992. The Well-Mannered Assassin RC 41172 by Aline, Countess of Romanones read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Fiction based on the author's experience. In 1977 Aline, an American-born model and now the wife of a Spanish count, meets an attractive man named Carlos and returns to the espionage work that she had left after World War II. When she discovers that her new friend is the deadly terrorist known as Carlos the Jackal, Aline's jet-setting life takes on a mixture of fast moves and danger. 1994. White Eye RC 40017 by Blanche d'Alpuget read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Diana Pembridge, an Australian birds-of-prey trainer, is rescuing an eagle when she discovers the body of Carolyn Williams, a longtime acquaintance. The police think rape, but Diana is suspicious of the research center at which Diana worked. Indeed, the center director is illegally testing a vaccine on chimpanzees. As Diana tries to find proof, murders occur with frightening frequency. Strong language and violence. 1993. The Witness RC 40616 by Sandra Brown read by Mary Woods 3 cassettes After the crash, Kendall Deaton takes her baby to safety and then drags the driver out of the car. When he awakens with amnesia, Kendall claims he is her husband. He realizes she is probably lying and appears to be running from someone, so he decides to stick close to her. Meanwhile, Kendall thinks back over the bizarre, frightening months she spent after marrying into the Burnwood family. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. War Stories Attack of the _Seawolf_ RC 38741 by Michael DiMercurio read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes China is engaged in a civil war, and all six United States CIA agents sent into China have disappeared. The USS _Tampa_ off the coast of China has been detected and taken hostage. Admiral Donchez believes there is only one man who can command the SEALS and the rescue ship, the USS _Seawolf_: retired commander Michael Pacino. But Pacino happens to be the man who lost the USS _Devilfish_ under the polar icecap. Strong language and some violence. 1993. Code of Honor RC 40076 by Harold Coyle read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes The Eleventh Air Assault Division is in Colombia, South America, on a peacekeeping mission to aid the government in suppressing a left-wing group. While there, they must also attempt to inhibit some of the drug trade. But incompetence abounds, and when Captain Nancy Kozak overrides an order from her commanding officer, he wants her court-martialed, in spite of her leadership and heroism. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1994. Condors: The Wings of War, Book 3 RC 40820 by Ray Rosenbaum read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes When World War II ends, Ross Colyer is unable to acquire a regular commission in the service, thanks to a not-so-friendly U.S. senator. So he starts an air freight company and contracts with the Jewish Relief Fund to assist in the establishment of Jews in Palestine. But he soon learns the Jewish Relief Fund is involved in illegal practices. Sequel to _Hawks (RC 39688)_. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1995. The Edge of Honor RC 39433 by P.T. Deutermann read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Brian Holcomb is headed for a seven-month tour of duty in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. He hates leaving his wife Maddy behind in San Diego because she has never adjusted to being alone. In the next few months, Brian uncovers a drug ring on board his ship and has to make some difficult decisions. During the same time, Maddy learns hard lessons about love and friendship. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1994. Falcons: The Wings of War, Book 1 RC 39672 by Ray Rosenbaum read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Ross Colyer first crosses swords with Broderick Templeton III, son of a U.S. senator, in 1941 when both are young pilots in Hawaii. They avoid each other when they meet again in England but are sent together to Africa to train for a secret mission to destroy Romanian oil refineries in Ploesti. Then the mission goes awry and they end up in enemy territory. Prequel to _Hawks (RC 39688)_. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. +The Fist of God RC 38887 by Frederick Forsyth read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes Saddam Hussein has invaded Kuwait. Major Mike Martin, British Special Air Service, is sent to Kuwait City to build a resistance movement. When the Allies learn about Jericho, a mole in Saddam's government, they instruct Martin to contact the agent. The Allies believe the information Jericho provides is false, and they recall Martin--only to learn that Saddam really does have a secret weapon. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. Hawks: The Wings of War, Book 2 RC 39688 by Ray Rosenbaum read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Ross Colyer and members of his crew who survived the Ploesti raid return to the United States. Retrained to fly Mustang fighters, Colyer is sent to China, where he carries fuel and spare parts to American bases. He and his crew battle Japanese fighters and political tangles at the end of the administrative pipeline, where supplies are scarce. Sequel to _Falcons (RC 39672)_. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Loyalties: A Novel of World War II RC 40596 by Thomas Fleming read by John Horton 4 cassettes American and German families cross paths over and over during World War II. Berthe von Hoffmann, whose husband commands a U-boat, joins a secret Nazi resistance movement, jeopardizing her husband's career. Jonathan Talbot, who is outspoken against Roosevelt, commands a submarine. His wife is a war correspondent. All are forced to make critical moral decisions. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Rogue Warrior: Green Team RC 41020 by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Marcinko and the U.S. Navy SEALS' Green Team have been assigned to rescue a Muslim terrorist in Cairo and bring him to the United States for trial. Meanwhile Marcinko learns that an explosion aboard a carrier in Portsmouth, England, has killed his mentor. Soon Marcinko finds himself battling a terrorist religious network. Sequel to _Rogue Warrior II: Red Cell (RC 37820)_. Violence and strong language. 1995. Westerns Bleeding Kansas RC 38922 by Jon Sharpe read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Some suspicious deaths have occurred in the battle over the slavery issue in the small town of Buckeye Springs, Kansas. Concerned, President Buchanan dispatches justice agent Canyon O'Grady to sort it out. After seducing one woman on the train to Kansas, O'Grady becomes involved with the daughter of a murder victim, leaving him precious little time to investigate. Strong language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. Bluefeather Fellini RC 39761 by Max Evans read by Barrett Whitener 3 cassettes Bluefeather Fellini's mine worker father is of Italian descent and his mother is a Taos Pueblo Indian. In the 1930s Blue is bitten by the gold-mining bug when he meets old prospector Grinder the Gringo. His adventures as he tries to become rich include romances with all of the women who find him irresistible and a stint in the war in Europe. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1993. Bluefeather Fellini in the Sacred Realm RC 39803 by Max Evans read by Barrett Whitener 3 cassettes In the sequel to _Bluefeather Fellini (RC 39761)_, half-Native American, half-Italian Fellini is down on his luck and reminiscing about past adventures. His supposed spirit guide, Dancing Bear, seems more cockeyed whirling dervish than helpful presence. But things look up when Blue is asked to search for a million dollars' worth of 1880 wine. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. Brules RC 39642 by Harry Combs read by Chuck Benson 5 cassettes Brules relates that back in 1867, when he was eighteen, he found himself an honest whore named Michelle. Only trouble was, he had to kill his boss to claim her. From then on, they are on the run--until a group of Comanches capture Michelle and burn her to death. Then Brules, with time out for buffalo-hunting and mule-driving, sets out for revenge. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Caress RC 40511 by Rosanne Bittner read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Blake Hastings hates Nick West, who he knows is responsible for the death of Blake's antislavery father. When Hastings tracks West to Lawrence, Kansas, his only mission is revenge. But upon his arrival in town, Hastings nearly runs down Samantha Walters, a preacher's daughter who is distributing antislavery pamphlets, and soon he has a new mission. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. City of Widows RC 40570 by Loren D. Estleman read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Page Murdock is tired of being involved with the law in Montana and is moving to New Mexico where he has bought part interest in a saloon, the Apache Princess. Montana judge Harlan Blackthorne suggests that Murdock get a letter of reference from New Mexico's governor to pave the way with Sheriff Baronet. But there is an ulterior motive behind Blackthorne's suggestion that Murdock befriend Baronet. Strong language. 1994. +The Crossing: The Border Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 39865 by Cormac McCarthy read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes In the 1930s, two brothers live on a New Mexico ranch with their parents. After trapping a pregnant wolf who wandered in from Mexico, sixteen-year-old Billy takes her back to her home. He returns to find the ranch plundered and his younger brother Boyd all that remains of his family. The two go back to Mexico and life-changing experiences. Companion to _All the Pretty Horses (RC 34043)_. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994. Cry of the Hawk RC 38639 by Terry C. Johnston read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In 1908, reclusive frontiersman Jonah Hook tells his and his silent wife Gritta's stories to a visiting journalist. Imprisoned during the Civil War, Confederate Hook's only chance for freedom is to become a galvanized Yankee fighting Indians. Gritta and the children run the Missouri farm until they are abducted, not by the expected Rebels but by an insane Mormon and his band. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. Dakota Scouts RC 38094 by Flynn J. Ell read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Although leading ironically parallel lives, John Benson and Lone Bear are mortal enemies. Benson is a scout for the army, Lone Bear a scout for the Sioux. Their feud begins in earnest when Lone Bear embarrasses Benson by stealing his big bay and his Winchester. As the fight continues, Benson's colleague sums up the situation: "Who's to say what's right and wrong out here? You had a job to do and so did he." Some violence. 1992. Dreamers and Desperadoes: Contemporary Short Fiction of the American West RC 40192 edited by Craig Lesley and Katheryn Stavrakis read by Christopher Hurt 4 cassettes Short stories featuring working people in the West. "Winter of '19" tells how two sheep ranchers save their flock during a blizzard. "Do You Hear Your Mother Talking?" tells of a millworker and a lumberjack's romance. And "Sleepwalkers" tells of a hotel maid's adjustment to the guests' schedules. Strong language. For high school and older readers. 1993. The Dreamgivers: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 1 RC 40665 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes When the Civil War ended, Zachary Cobb headed to California and became an undercover agent for Wells Fargo. His current assignment takes him into the Mohave Desert to investigate a series of stagecoach robberies. There Cobb finds more than he bargained for: railroad workers involved in the opium trade and a young boy who has lost both his parents. 1994. Escape from Five Shadows RC 40802 by Elmore Leonard read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Corey Bowen has served only one year of his seven-year sentence, but that's more than enough for a crime he didn't commit. Karla, the daughter of the stationmaster near the prison camp, is trying to get his conviction reversed. And Lizann, the wife of a prison official, offers to help Corey escape--if he takes her with him. Her husband and another official have been skimming money, and she wants out. Strong language and violence. 1956. The Far Canyon RC 39434 by Elmer Kelton read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Slaughter (RC 38638)_, Jeff Layne is returning to his southern Texas hometown of Piedras. Accompanying him are newly married Nigel and Arletta Smithwick and Cap Doolittle, who have all soured on their roles in the buffalo massacre. The plan is to raise cattle, but first Layne must deal with Vesper Freed. Freed caused the death of Layne's father, took away the Layne land, and married Layne's sweetheart. Strong language and violence. 1994. Gambler's Luck RC 38082 by H.B. Broome read by Ellen Frost 2 cassettes Lad Trimble, nineteen, heir to a Virginia estate, has been thrown out of college for gambling. His father has sent him to Texas, to the ranch of a wartime pal, where Lad is to stay until he "grows up." Lad's initiation into the ways of the West begins when he is almost hanged. And before he settles down with a wife, Lad will have to bluff his way out of several dangerous situations. Strong language and some violence. 1993. Go-Ahead Rider RC 40465 by Robert J. Conley read by Fred Major 1 cassette When he returns to the Cherokee Nation after studying the classics at Harvard, half-Cherokee George Tanner is surprised to be offered a job by Go-Ahead Rider. Former Civil War captain Rider is now sheriff in the capital city of Tahlequah. Tanner soon gets the opportunity to learn police work at Rider's side when a visiting council member is killed and a local is framed for his murder. Some strong language and some violence. 1990. Last Go Round RC 40242 by Ken Kesey and Ken Babbs read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Kesey was fourteen when his father told him the story of the 1911 Pendleton (Oregon) Round Up. Kesey combines fact and fiction in his tale of race, power, and ideals involving three men who became legends: Johnathan E. Lee Spain, a white teenager from Tennessee, and the men who educated him in the ways of the West--black George Fletcher and Jackson Sundown of the Nez Perc‚. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. Last Stand at Saber River RC 40112 by Elmore Leonard read by Jack Fox 1 cassette After serving in the Confederate Army, Paul Cable collects his family and returns to their Arizona home. But the new store owner, Edward Janroe, warns them it's not that simple: Union men headed up by the Kidston brothers have taken over the Cable ranch. Janroe, who claims to be running guns for the Confederacy, wants Cable to kill the men, and it looks as if Cable may have to. Violence and strong language. 1959. The Law at Randado RC 40761 by Elmore Leonard read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Kirby Frye is the young deputy in the Arizona town of Randado. While Frye's out of town, the Citizens Committee decides it doesn't want the county to try the town's criminals. It will try them itself. When Frye returns, he learns two of his prisoners were lynched. After his first attempt to punish the Committee gets him run out of town, Frye enlists the help of his boss, the sheriff of Pima County. Violence and strong language. 1954. Looking after Lily RC 38927 by Cindy Bonner read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse 2 cassettes Lily Beatty, of _Lily (RC 36944),_ is now sixteen and pregnant. Her husband, Marion, has just been sentenced to two years in jail for robbery. Haywood Beatty has been released from jail and has agreed to look after Lily for his younger brother--not exactly what he wants to do. As time goes by and the baby comes, Haywood's feelings begin to change. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994. The Man of the Forest RC 39702 by Zane Grey read by John Polk 3 cassettes Beasley has always believed Al Auchincloss cheated him out of land and sheep when their partnership ended. Now the dying Auchincloss has sent for his niece Helen, from back East, so he can leave her the land. Beasley plans to see that Helen never arrives to claim it. But Milt Dale, who has been a loner all his life, hears of Beasley's plot and will do all he can to see that the niece of his old friend Auchincloss comes to no harm. 1922. Moon Basket: The Ghost Rider, Book 2 RC 40217 by S.W. Brouwer read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes In this sequel to _Morning Star (RC 40216)_, Samuel Keaton is now the marshal in Laramie. A few weeks into the job, he must solve a bank robbery and double murder. Ferreting out secrets and piecing them together to uncover the truth is the job of Pinkerton men, not marshals. But Keaton has no Pinkerton man, so he must rely on crotchety Doc Harper for help with the mystery. Some violence. 1994. Morning Star: The Ghost Rider, Book 1 RC 40216 by S.W. Brouwer read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Passing through Laramie, Samuel Keaton comes upon a man beating an Indian. When the dust settles, the bully is dead and Keaton jailed. Though the marshall recognizes Keaton as a past fugitive, he believes Keaton was set up. When the Indian Keaton rescued appears to bust him out, the marshal doesn't interfere. As Keaton tries to sort out his new predicament, he can't seem to shake the mysterious Indian. Some violence. 1994. Mountain Jack Pike: Volume 2, Rocky Mountain Kill RC 41135 by Joseph Meek read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette Jack Pike is a rugged mountain man. While he strikes terror in others, he is haunted by a recurring nightmare that leaves him defenseless. When he sets off on a buffalo hunt with only a pretty lady to comfort him, he finally faces the reality of his dream. Some strong language. 1989. Mountain Man's Blood RC 40389 by Jess McCreede read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Luke McKord, known as Wolf, returns to his ranch after hunting season to find his brother and partner, Jess, murdered. Wolf doesn't know that two rustlers from a neighboring ranch staged Jess's death to look like a hanging by a local vigilante group of ranchers. When he discovers the cabin burned and Jess's Indian wife and newborn presumed dead, Wolf's grief is compounded and his famous temper unleashed. Whoever did this must die. Violence. 1990. Mountain Men on the Santa Fe Trail RC 39780 by Jess McCreede read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes When the beaver trade dries up, trapper Zack McClendon suggests to his partner that they become traders on the Santa Fe Trail. They know the dangers they face from the bands of angry Indians, but they are unaware that traders are being killed by Mexican soldiers. Violence. 1992. The Mule Thieves RC 38904 by James Powell read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Stopping to help a girl with a lame horse, Kel O'Day is whacked over the head, and his three mules are stolen. Kel stumbles upon a ranch the mule thieves have just ransacked and finds the girl has been caught. While guarding her, Kel is again knocked senseless and the girl is taken. When he catches up to her again, he discovers that (1) she is actually twins and (2) the two girls are unwilling members of the gang with a complex story to tell. Strong language. 1986. The Mysterious West RC 40434 edited by Tony Hillerman read by John Stratton 3 cassettes One character in this anthology observes that where people live has an influence on how they live and "who and how they choose to kill." These twenty suspenseful short stories are set in the American West. Authors best known for westerns are mixed with those known for mysteries, including Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, Bill Crider, and Stuart Kaminsky. Some strong language and some violence. 1994. The Nightriders: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 2 RC 40666 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Wells Fargo agent Zachary Cobb is in California to investigate a series of gold shipment robberies. As he arrives in town, he stumbles upon the hanging of two men by the Vindicators, a group controlled by corrupt federal officials. As Zac tries to right the wrongs being done, he also has to worry about his girlfriend, who arrives in town unexpectedly. Sequel to _The Dreamgivers (RC 40665)_. 1994. One-Eyed Cowboy Wild RC 40347 by John D. Nesbitt read by Clay Teunis 1 cassette Gene Hill and his older brother, Zeke, are ranch hands on Redboot Ranch until Zeke gets in a fight with Charlie Bickford over a woman and leaves for Texas. When Zeke returns three years later, he and Charlie fall right back into scrapping. Then Charlie dies in a scuffle, and Gene must help Zeke conceal it. His guilty feelings affect Gene's life, even down to the woman he chooses. Strong language and some violence. 1994. Over on the Lonesome Side RC 40323 by James A. Ritchie read by Scott Laningham 1 cassette When Jim Darnell receives a letter from his friend John Lysander, he sets off for Alamitos on his horse, Cap. Seems Jim's neighbor, rancher Colby Ryan, is getting greedy and trying to take over the smaller ranches for water rights. By the time Jim arrives, John has been seriously wounded by one of Ryan's gunmen. It's up to Jim to find a way to even the odds. Further incentive comes in the form of John's appealing neighbor. Strong language and violence. 1991. The Raiders: Sons of Texas, Book 2 RC 39797 by Tom Early read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes In the sequel to _Sons of Texas (RC 39773)_, Michael Lewis and his brother Andrew have settled in Stephen Austin's Texas colony. Like their late father, Michael has wanderlust that makes it difficult for him to stay on the farm with his wife, Marie, and their child. To keep Michael home, Andrew begins to take long journeys. His belief that Marie is one of a kind is finally shattered when he meets Petra. Strong language and violence. 1989. The Rebels: Sons of Texas, Book 3 RC 39810 by Tom Early read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes In the sequel to _The Raiders (RC 39797)_, James Lewis, his sister Annie, and his cousin Frank's family are traveling from Tennessee to join brothers Michael and Andrew in their Texas settlement. They are almost turned away by the Mexican army, which is enforcing a new law forbidding American settlers. Andrew's connections get them in, but the battle between the settlers and the army is about to escalate. Strong language and violence. 1990. Red River Ruse RC 39635 by L.J. Washburn read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Range boss Nacho Graves is traveling with his employer's law partner, Billy Cambridge, to deliver 20,000 dollars to Fort Smith when the stage is held up and Nacho is shot. Billy and Nacho stay at the nearby town of Red River as they plan how to track down the money. Meanwhile, there's something suspicious going on with the family of Billy's old friend Jake Maxwell, who runs the Red River stage station. Strong language and violence. 1991. Roughshod RC 39744 by Norman A. Fox read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Imported gunman Reb Kittredge has been summoned to Sleeping Cat by Gault Telford, who wants to take over the remaining independent ranch, Dan Saxon's Circle-S. But before he begins working for Telford, Kittredge wins the Circle-S from Saxon playing cards. With the help of Saxon and Saxon's daughter, Kittredge plots to beat Telford at his own game. Strong language and violence. 1950. The Savage Trail RC 38923 by Charles E. Friend read by June Carter 1 cassette When Marshal Grant Starbuck's town is ransacked by bandits and his family is among the townspeople brutally murdered, he sets out after the sadistic gang. Along the way he is aided by members of both the U.S. and Mexican armies, but, surprisingly, the most help comes from Kate Beaumont, who lost her husband to the men. "With nothing in common except their grief . . . they shared a savage obsession . . . and a savage trail as well." Strong language and violence. 1992. Single Tree RC 40566 by Gary D. Svee read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Newly arrived in Montana, Samuel Wilders leaves his wife and children in the shade of a single cottonwood tree to search for a horse to buy. Instead, he is confronted by rancher Tolkien and lynched as a rustler. Horrified, Tolkien's young Cree ranch hand, Runs Toward, quits his job. He finds the starving Wilders family and repeats a kindness that he received as a child. Strong language and violence. 1994. Sioux Dawn, the Fetterman Massacre, 1866: The Plainsmen, Book 1 RC 40639 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes First of a series of historical novels examining the tragedies that occurred at Fort Phil Kearny. Through the eyes of Sergeant Seamus Donegan, Johnston examines the fate of the eighteenth infantry as they battled the Sioux Indians, led by Red Cloud, during the Fetterman Massacre of 1866. Prequel to _Red Cloud's Revenge (RC 40640)_. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1990. Sons of Texas: Sons of Texas, Book 1 RC 39773 by Tom Early read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Mordecai Lewis's wandering spirit means he is rarely home with his family in Tennessee. His son Michael decides to follow Mordecai on his latest adventure--capturing wild horses in Texas. Betrayed by cowardly Cyrus Blackwood, Mordecai and most of his group die at the hands of Lieutenant Armando Rodriguez. But Michael survives to avenge his father's death. Prequel to _The Raiders (RC 39797)_. Strong language and violence. 1989. St. Agnes' Stand RC 38988 by Tom Eidson read by June Carter 1 cassette Accused of shooting a man in the back, Nat Swanson has been running for his life for a week when he spies the Apaches circling two overturned wagons. Nat spots a woman's face but knows he can't save her and continues on. The face haunts him and soon Nat turns back. Sneaking past the Apaches, Nat finds three nuns and seven orphans who think Nat has been sent by God. Violence and some strong language. 1994. Tackett and the Saloon Keeper: Tackett Trilogy, Book 3 RC 40478 by Lyn Nofziger read by John Polk 2 cassettes On his way to Arizona and the woman he loves, Tackett stops in a Colorado town. Playing poker with an old acquaintance, normally unlucky Tackett wins the man's saloon. With it he inherits the mysterious woman manager and a sophisticated Indian. Tackett's stint in business is interrupted by a bank robbery and a passel of trouble. Sequel to _Tackett and the Teacher (RC 38640)_. Strong language and violence. 1994. Telluride RC 40711 by Susan Clark Schofield read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Zachary Coleman Jr. left Telluride when his mother died and his girlfriend, Catharine, rejected him. Now, fourteen years later, he returns to find his father's murderers. His sister Gretel has become the lover of Johnny Torres, their father's longtime friend, and the three work to identify those responsible for the death of Coleman Sr. shortly after he struck gold. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1993. Terror at Hellhole RC 39203 by L.D. Henry read by John Polk 1 cassette Unlike many of the Quechan Indians, Honas Good doesn't mind working within the white man's system. With his father-in-law, Palma, Honas tracks criminals in the Yuma Territory. But escaped convicts take revenge on Honas and Palma by murdering their wives and receive light penalties because the women were Indian. Honas must take the law into his own hands to get justice. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993. Track the Man Down RC 40474 by T.V. Olsen read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes (Reissue) "Big" Torrey witnesses a brutal killing and forgets the ironclad rule of keeping out of the white man's way. He decides to make the murderer pay for his crime and prepares for the worst by loading his rusty 1860 Army Colt and harnessing his big, tall mare. Strong language and violence. 1975. The Way South: The Real People, Book 4 RC 40256 by Robert J. Conley read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Carrier, a Cherokee trader, and his uncle plan a trip south to the Timucua tribes, but the uncle breaks his leg and Carrier makes his first solo journey. There has been much talk about white-skinned hairy-faces who ride on the backs of beasts, and Carrier longs to find out if they are real. Soon he is drawn into the struggle to keep the Spanish from taking over the Indians' lands. Sequel to _The White Path (RC 37963)_. Violence. 1994. Wyoming Wench RC 40756 by Paul Ledd read by Clay Teunis 1 cassette Shelter Morgan usually takes a few days off after he finishes a tough assignment. But this time his vacation leads to a trail of action when he picks up Ellen Blye. Ellen has been ambushed by hired guns who are determined to run her out of the horse-wrangling business. She warns Shelter about becoming involved, but now his interest is aroused. Some descriptions of sex. 1989.