Cassette Books 2004 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2005 Adult Fiction Adventure All the Brave Fellows: Revolution at Sea, Book 5 RC 55980 by James L. Nelson read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes United States coastline, 1777. Captain Isaac Biddlecomb is sailing with his wife and son to Philadelphia to take command of a new gun frigate. But the British fleet stands in the way, and the city falls to the enemy. Sequel to Lords of the Ocean (RC 55314). Violence and strong language. 2000. Baudolino RC 55062 by Umberto Eco read by Fred Major 4 cassettes During the siege of Constantinople in A.D. 1204, an adventurer recounts his fabulous life. Baudolino was a poor Italian peasant when he attracted the attention of emperor Frederick Barbarossa, became educated, joined the Crusades, and set out to find the Holy Grail for his benefactor. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2000. The Beasts of Tarzan RC 56842 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Tarzan, now called Lord Greystoke, becomes the target of greedy men. When his wife and son are kidnapped, he manages to escape his desert island. With the help of his animal friends, he sets out on the trail of the kidnappers. Sequel to The Return of Tarzan (RC 56841). Some violence. 1916. Blitzcat RC 56052 by Robert Westall read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Lord Gort, a black female cat, runs away to search the countryside for her beloved master, a pilot, during World War II. She survives many dangerous adventures and is adopted by several people on her journey. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1989. By Force of Arms: Revolution at Sea, Book 1 RC 55311 by James L. Nelson read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes American colonies, 1775. Smuggler Isaac Biddlecomb sinks his ship rather than be captured by Captain James Wallace of the British frigate HMS Rose. He is forced to flee Bristol, Rhode Island, for the time being but returns to fight in the war for independence. Violence and strong language. 1996. Captain Blood RC 56172 by Rafael Sabatini read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes (Reissue) Great Britain, 1685. When physician Peter Blood is accused of treason against King James II for treating a wounded rebel, he is sentenced to slavery in Barbados. Once on the island he escapes to become a buccaneer—and eventually governor of Jamaica. 2003 introduction by Gary Hoppenstand. 1922. China Run RC 56773 by David Ball read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Allison Turk, accompanied by her nine-year-old stepson, Tyler, is in China to adopt a baby girl. When the orphanage suddenly demands return of the infants, Allison and two other families decide—with their translator's help—to flee across China to the nearest American consulate. Violence. 2002. City of the Beasts RC 56606 by Isabel Allende read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold accompanies his journalist grandmother on an expedition to search for the legendary Yeti of the Amazon, known as "The Beast." Alexander and his new friend Nadia begin a magical adventure in the mysterious, impenetrable jungle. For senior high and older readers. 2002. The Continental Risque: Revolution at Sea, Book 3 RC 55313 by James L. Nelson read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Following The Maddest Idea(RC 55312), Captain Isaac Biddlecomb and his crew of convicts join the newly created Continental Navy in 1776. They set sail to the Bahamas to capture a cache of arms from the British. But the unruly mates threaten mutiny. Violence and strong language. 1998. The Heat Islands RC 55410 by Randy Wayne White read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Marine biologist Doc Ford of Sanibel Island, Florida, investigates the drowning of marina owner Marvin Rios after one of Ford's friends becomes the main suspect. Ford uncovers land schemes, crooked politicians, and a serial killer. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1992. Horse Thief RC 55027 by Robert Newton Peck read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Chickalookee, Florida; 1938. First, rodeo worker and seventeen-year-old orphan Tullis Yoder loses two fingers on his first bull ride. Then, when he learns that his only family—the thirteen horses he cares for—are going to be sold for dog food, he steals them—with help, of course. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Jungle Tales of Tarzan RC 56845 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Collection of short stories recounting Tarzan's early years in the jungle when he taught himself to read and applied the knowledge gained to the world around him. Sequel to Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar (RC 56844). Some violence. 1919. Life of Pi RC 54950 by Yann Martel read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Pi Patel, the sole human survivor of a shipwreck, is in a lifeboat with an injured zebra, a hyena, an orangutan, and an adult Bengal tiger. Strangely, after 227 days in the Pacific, the boy and the tiger make landfall. Some violence. 2001. Lords of the Ocean: Revolution at Sea, Book 4 RC 55314 by James L. Nelson read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Captain Isaac Biddlecomb transports troops during the Battle of Long Island in 1776. Next he has the responsibility of conveying Benjamin Franklin to France. With his crew Biddlecomb stays overseas to harass British ships in their own waters. Sequel to The Continental Risque (RC 55313). Violence and strong language. 1999. The Maddest Idea: Revolution at Sea, Book 2 RC 55312 by James L. Nelson read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes In the sequel to By Force of Arms (RC 55311) it is 1775, and General George Washington sends Captain Isaac Biddlecomb of Bristol, Rhode Island, to Bermuda to seize desperately needed British gunpowder. But a traitor sets a trap for the captain to sail into. Violence and strong language. 1997. The Man Who Invented Florida RC 56412 by Randy Wayne White read by Michael Russoto 3 cassettes Marine biologist Doc Ford of Sanibel Island helps his eccentric Uncle Tuck and his uncle's Native American friend when they are accused in the disappearance of three men. Somehow the crimes are tied to Uncle Tuck's discovery of the fountain of youth. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1993. The Pirate Round: The Brethren of the Coast, Book 3 RC 56551 by James L. Nelson read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Virginia colonies, 1706. Following The Blackbirder (RC 53881) pirate- turned-landowner Thomas Marlowe faces economic ruin. With his wife, Elizabeth, he decides to smuggle tobacco into England and then loot a mogul's ship in the Indian Ocean. The result is disastrous. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Rabbit-Proof Fence RC 57127 by Doris Pilkington read by Lisette Lecat 1 cassette Australia, 1931. Novelization of the trip on foot across Australia by three part-Aboriginal girls, who run away from their inhumane government resettlement school to return home. Molly, Daisy, and Gracie trek through the wilderness to be reunited with their families. 1996. The Return of Tarzan RC 56841 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes In this sequel to Tarzan of the Apes (RC 50056), Tarzan leaves civilization and Jane to return to the African jungle where he grew up. Although he discovers Opar, the city of gold, he is not content. When Jane arrives, he asks for her hand in marriage. Some violence. 1915. Sanibel Flats RC 55411 by Randy Wayne White read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Doc Ford of Sanibel Island agrees to help old friend Rafe Hollins ransom his son from a Central American Indian tribe. Problems arise when Doc discovers that Rafe had kidnapped the boy from his mother and is running guns. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1990. The Sea-Hawk RC 56510 by Rafael Sabatini read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) Escapade from the author of Captain Blood (RC 56172) that sends Sir Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish gentleman and commander of one of her majesty's ships, on an odyssey of piracy, passion, and plunder from the shores of England to the Arabian coast. 2002 introduction by Bernard Cornwell. Some violence. 1915. Sharpe's Devil: Richard Sharpe and the Emperor, 1820–1821 RC 54863 by Bernard Cornwell read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Richard Sharpe comes out of retirement in 1820 to search for an old friend missing in revolutionary Chile. Sharpe and his favorite sergeant, Patrick Harper, pursue their perilous mission in a land seething with revolt and political intrigue. Some violence and some strong language. 1992. Sharpe's Fortress: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803 RC 54861 by Bernard Cornwell read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes India, 1803. Ensign Richard Sharpe is determined to become a good officer in the British army. Serving under Sir Arthur Wellesley, he uncovers a case of treason while his company lays siege to an Indian fortress. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Sharpe's Tiger: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799 RC 54860 by Bernard Cornwell read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes India, 1799. Private Richard Sharpe is promised a promotion if he poses as a deserter and contacts a prisoner being held in an enemy jail. Sharpe takes on the mission even though a mishap would result in certain death. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Sharpe's Trafalgar: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Trafalgar; October 21, 1805 RC 54862 by Bernard Cornwell read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Ensign Richard Sharpe leaves India on his way to his new assignment in England. But once at sea, the ship encounters Napoleon's fleet and a battle begins with Admiral Nelson in command. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Sharpe's Triumph: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Assaye, September 1803 RC 56710 by Bernard Cornwell read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes India, 1803. Sergeant Richard Sharpe battles traitorous Major William Dodd, who stole ammunition from the East India Company to sell to the rebel Mahratta Confederation. Sharpe, under the command of General Sir Arthur Wellesley, joins the attack on the larger Mahratta force at Assaye. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. The Son of Tarzan RC 56843 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes (Reissue) Tarzan's son is lured away from London by his father's archenemy, but manages to escape to the savage African jungles. He comes to be known as Korak the Killer, a fighter almost as mighty as his father. Sequel to The Beasts of Tarzan (RC 56842). Some violence. 1917. Success to the Brave: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 15 RC 57151 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1802 Vice-Admiral Richard Bolitho is ordered to supervise the return of the island of San Felipe to the French. Bolitho reluctantly leaves his pregnant wife, but when he arrives in the Caribbean the island's corrupt governor refuses to cooperate. Sequel to A Tradition of Victory (RC 49930). 1983. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar RC 56844 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Learning that through some dishonest manipulations he has lost everything, Tarzan returns to Opar to retrieve more gold. But when he is struck down in Opar's vaults during an earthquake, he is left with no memory of his wife or home. Sequel to The Son of Tarzan (RC 56843). Some violence. 1918. Tarzan the Terrible RC 56847 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes In this sequel to Tarzan the Untamed (RC 56846), Tarzan learns that Jane is alive and being held captive by the Germans. He searches for months and almost gives up hope until he stumbles upon an unexplored region of the jungle. Some violence. 1921. Tarzan the Untamed RC 56846 by Edgar Rice Burroughs read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Following the short story collection Jungle Tales of Tarzan (RC 56845), Tarzan's tale continues as he returns to his jungle home during World War I to find his farm in shambles and his wife dead. Swearing vengeance, he sets out to track down those responsible. Some violence. 1920. Ten Thousand Islands RC 57039 by Randy Wayne White read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Doc Ford agrees to help a woman whose teenage daughter's grave has been desecrated. Fifteen years earlier, the girl had discovered an ancient Calusa Indian medallion before committing suicide. Now someone wants it enough to go to murderous lengths. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. White Death: A Novel from the NUMA Files RC 56507 by Clive Cussler read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Partners Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) rescue survivors inside a Danish ship sunk by environmentalists. During the ensuing investigation they encounter the Oceanus Corporation, which aims to control the seas by using biologically modified fish. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Wings of Fire RC 55619 by Dale Brown read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Retired general Patrick McLanahan, last seen in Warrior Class (RC 53032), assists an assassinated Egyptian president's American widow in her quest for revenge on Libya. She is beautiful Susan Bailey Salaam, a former air force officer and non-Muslim, whose real ambition is to become the ruler of North Africa. Violence and strong language. 2002. With These Hands RC 55260 by Louis L'Amour read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Eleven action-filled stories set in such places as Hollywood, the South Seas, and Japan. The characters range from boxers, cowboys, and detectives to pilots and sea captains. In the title piece, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Arctic wilderness of Alaska summons the will to stay alive. 2002. Blindness and Physical Handicaps An American Summer RC 55568 by Frank Deford read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Summer, 1954; Baltimore. Foureen-year-old Christy meets a wealthy and beautiful twenty-three-year-old neighbor named Kathryn. She has been paralyzed and confined to an iron lung due to polio, yet helps Christy master his swimming technique and cope with growing up. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Born Twice RC 56610 by Giuseppe Pontiggia read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette A doctor's mistake at birth leaves Paolo mentally disabled. He survives infancy to face an intolerant world. His father fights for Paolo's acceptance but struggles with his own internal battles understanding and handling Paolo's condition. Winner of Italy's Strega Prize for literature. 2002. The Courage to Live: Why Me? RC 55149 by Deborah Kent read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Chloe Peterson hasn't felt well in weeks, but she doesn't want to upset her family by complaining. Not until she is hospitalized and diagnosed with lupus does she begin to cope. Encouragement from a support group helps her along the way. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Crossroad RC 55493 by Beverly Lewis read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Journalist Philip Bradley, back in New York City and in love, searches for a cure for Mennonite widow Rachel Yoder's hysterical blindness. But Rachel puts her faith in God, not doctors. Sequel to The Postcard (RC 54201). 1999. Home before Dark RC 57014 by Susan Wiggs read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes With her eyesight failing, photojournalist Jessie Ryder wants to see the daughter she gave up for adoption to her sister sixteen years earlier. Returning to her Texas hometown, Jessie confronts her sister and daughter—and meets a man. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. The Outlaw and the Lady RC 56176 by Lorraine Heath read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Fortune, Texas; 1891. Outlaw Lee Raven and his gang kidnap a bank robbery witness and realize later that beautiful Angela Bainbridge is blind. At Raven's Mexican home the two fall in love before the Texas Rangers arrive. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Stoner and Spaz RC 55396 by Ron Koertge read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Ben, who has cerebral palsy, leads an insular life with his overprotective grandmother. But everything changes when he is befriended by drug-addicted classmate Colleen, and a neighbor introduces him to filmmaking and encourages him to make a movie about his high school. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2002. Classics The Count of Monte Cristo RC 56946 by Alexandre Dumas read by Robert Blumenfeld 8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Young sailor Edmond Dantès, unjustly accused of helping the exiled Napoleon in 1815, escapes from jail after fourteen years to take revenge on the four men who caused his imprisonment. Now wealthy after recovering a buried treasure, Dantès assumes a new identity and plots the ruin of his accusers. 1845. A Death in the Family RC 55669 by James Agee read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes (Reissue) A modern classic about the impact of tragedy on a close- knit family in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the early twentieth century. The story begins a few hours before the death of Jay Follet and ends on the day of his funeral. Strong language. Pulitzer Prize. 1938. The Great Gatsby RC 55714 by F. Scott Fitzgerald read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Against the glitter and recklessness of the Jazz Age, Jay Gatsby makes a desperate attempt to recapture the past and, along with it, the love of Daisy Buchanan. Amid extravagant parties at Gatsby's palatial estate, his neighbor narrates the story of his obsession with the American dream. This critical edition draws on Fitzgerald's original manuscript. 1925. The Idiot RC 55116 by Fyodor Dostoevsky read by Mark Ashby 5 cassettes (Reissue) Prince Myshkin, a man with a saintly soul, clashes with materialistic, sexually charged, nineteenth-century Russian society. Myshkin's idealism makes him unable to fathom the rivalry of two women for his love or the complications that ensue. Dostoevsky's classic novel in a 2001 translation by award-winning team of Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. 1868. Invisible Man RC 56346 by Ralph Ellison read by Peter Jay Fernandez 4 cassettes (Reissue) Classic novel of a young black man's search for identity. Follows the unnamed protagonist from his youth in a Southern town through the depression years in Harlem, where he examines and rejects the values thrust on him by both whites and blacks. Some strong language. National Book Award 1953. 1947. The Old Man and the Sea RC 53792 by Ernest Hemingway read by Rick Wiseman 1 cassette (Reissue) An elderly Cuban fisherman hooks a giant marlin after eighty-five days without a single catch. Then he fights a losing battle with sharks who deprive him of his triumph. Pulitzer Prize. 1952. The Picture of Dorian Gray RC 56794 by Oscar Wilde read by David Cutler 2 cassettes (Reissue) First published in the late nineteenth century. A beautiful youth has his portrait painted by an artist with a flair for the morbid. The portrait becomes the mirror of its innocent-appearing subject's inner life. Introduction by Edmund White. 1999. The Satyricon / Petronius; The Apocolocyntosis / Seneca RC 55937 read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Two classic works, translated from the Latin and introduced by J.P. Sullivan. The Satyricon describes the racy adventures of a pleasure-seeking, educated rogue in Nero's Rome. The Apocolocyntosis is a satire in prose and verse in which the author attempts to win Nero's favor by ridiculing his predecessor, Claudius. 1986. This Side of Paradise RC 56720 by F. Scott Fitzgerald read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes (Reissue) The author's first novel, published in 1920, is a semiautobiographical piece about a self-indulgent young man and his superficial life. At Princeton University prior to World War I, midwesterner Amory Blaine experiences fleeting relationships and is later unprepared for the real world. 1920. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea RC 57020 by Jules Verne read by Fred Major 3 cassettes (Reissue) Classic of nineteenth-century speculative fiction relates the adventures of a French professor and his two companions as they sail beneath the world's oceans as prisoners of the fabulous electric submarine Nautilus under the command of the deranged Captain Nemo. 1869. Contemporary Fiction Be My Knife RC 55243 by David Grossman read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Yair, a thirty-three-year-old married book dealer, creates an intimate relationship with Miriam, a slightly older married woman, solely through correspondence. Yair yearns not for an ordinary physical affair but for communication from the "dark side of the brain," from the soul's very essence. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. Cosmopolis RC 55876 by Don DeLillo read by Jack Wallen 1 cassette One April morning in 2000, outrageously wealthy young Eric Packer enters his stretch limo to cross Manhattan for a haircut. The errand—which is to last all day—becomes an existential journey, revealing Packer's complex business life, personal concerns, and eroded values. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. Number9Dream RC 55663 by David Mitchell read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Eiji Miyake leaves rural Japan to track down his father in Tokyo. This is no simple task as twenty-year-old Miyake is frequently diverted by the underworld and by his own fantasies derived from pop culture. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Booker Prize finalist. 2001. Family América's Dream RC 54719 by Esmeralda Santiago read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Although América Gonzalez quits her job in Puerto Rico to work with a family in the United States, she cannot escape her past. Her lover Correa—who is married and beats her but is also the father of Rosalinda, her foureen-year-old daughter—pursues her. Strong language and some violence. 1996. Blessings RC 54938 by Anna Quindlen read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Skip Cuddy, caretaker of elderly Lydia Blessing's country estate, discovers an abandoned newborn baby on the doorstep and, naming her Faith, is encouraged by his employer to keep her. Faith rejuvenates the household, but her presence is soon public knowledge. Some strong language. 2002. Born Twice RC 56610 by Giuseppe Pontiggia read by Ken Kliban 1 cassette A doctor's mistake at birth leaves Paolo mentally disabled. He survives infancy to face an intolerant world. His father fights for Paolo's acceptance but struggles with his own internal battles understanding and handling Paolo's condition. Winner of Italy's Strega Prize for literature. 2002. Caramelo; or, Puro Cuento RC 55405 by Sandra Cisneros read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Celaya Reyes spins out her story from childhood to maturity. She weaves in threads about her immediate family's bicultural adaptation in Chicago, journeys to her grandparents' home in Mexico City, and melodramatic strands from past and present. The tale sustains her, like her ancient inherited caramel-colored shawl. Some strong language. 2002. Clay's Quilt RC 55668 by Silas House read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Clay Sizemore was raised by relatives in the hollers of Free Creek, Crow County, Kentucky, after his mother was murdered. Now a coal miner, Clay falls in love and marries Alma, a divorced fiddler. Tragedy interferes with their happiness. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Could I Have This Dance? RC 55961 by Harry Kraus read by Colleen Delany 4 cassettes Surgical intern Claire McCall discovers that her alcoholic father is suffering from Huntington's disease and genetic tests uncover family secrets. Her Christian faith is also tested by a stalker, a law suit, her twin brother's problems, and pressure from her fiancé. 2002. Desirable Daughters RC 56464 by Bharati Mukherjee read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes In San Francisco, Tara, youngest daughter of a Calcutta Brahmin family, defies tradition by divorcing her entrepreneur husband. Then a stranger insinuates himself into her house, claiming to be her oldest sister's illegitimate son and forcing Tara to confront a menacing cultural backlash. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Drum RC 56779 by Kyle Onstott read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes (Reissue) Author of Mandingo (RC 49298) portrays the hardships of three generations of African slaves. The saga begins when Tamboura is given to traders by his brother and taken to Cuba. His son and grandson are raised in New Orleans. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1962. Eat Cake RC 56758 by Jeanne Ray read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Beleaguered housewife Ruth Hopson is suddenly saddled with an unemployed husband, estranged parents who both need temporary refuge, and a sullen teenage daughter. Her solution is to bake. Includes recipes. Some strong language. 2003. A Family Reunion RC 57034 by Brenda Jackson read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Four African American cousins meet for the first time in fifteen years at the Bennett family reunion in Georgia. The bond they once had is severely tested as hidden desires and long-kept secrets are revealed. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. A Golden Sunbeam: Miriam's Journal, Volume 5 RC 55851 by Carrie Bender read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette Amish Miriam, last seen in A Treasured Friendship (RC 55840), continues her journal detailing Martha's arrival from Germany, Dora's departure on a mission assignment, and a wrongful accusation of child abuse. 1996. Hidden Leaves: The DeBeers Family, Volume 5 RC 57294 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Two stories about Willow DeBeers and her family. In the title work, Willow learns from her late psychiatrist father's personal diary about his secret affair with her real mother. "Dark Seed" relates Willow's early years in South Carolina with a cruel adoptive mother. Sequel to Into the Woods (RC 57154). 2003. The House of Blue Mangoes RC 55430 by David Davidar read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Early-twentieth-century saga situated in a southern Indian village, featuring three generations of the prosperous Dorai family. Domestic events intermingle with political controversies over caste, colonialism, race, and religion as British rule collapses and Gandhi leads the subcontinent to independence. 2002. I Don't Know How She Does It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother RC 55057 by Allison Pearson read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes At thirty-five, Londoner Kate Reddy has arrived. She has a high-prestige job in finance, an architect husband, a one- and a five-year-old, a nanny, and expensive shoes. But the juggling act is making her crazy, and she knows she needs a change. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. In Her Shoes RC 56836 by Jennifer Weiner read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Estranged sisters Maggie, who is dyslexic, and Rose Feller, an attorney, were left motherless as children and haven't seen their maternal grandmother, Ella Hirsch, in twenty years. Widowed Ella searches for her granddaughters, and the three attempt to become a family again. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Irwin Shaw: Three Complete Novels; Rich Man, Poor Man; Beggarman, Thief; Evening in Byzantium RC 55393 by Irwin Shaw read by Jim Zeiger 10 cassettes in 2 containers Rich Man, Poor Man and Beggarman, Thief follow the loves and fortunes of the Jordache family, who rise from poverty to riches. In Evening in Byzantium movie producer Jesse Craig reminisces about his shattered personal life. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1981. Johnny Angel RC 56483 by Danielle Steel read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Returning home from his senior prom, Johnny Peterson— valedictorian, star athlete, faithful boyfriend, and son—is killed in a car accident. His mother, Alice, is devastated until one day he appears to her as an angel to help the family through their grief. When Alice learns to let go, Johnny reveals an even greater purpose. Bestseller. 2003. Joy Street RC 55250 by Frances Parkinson Keyes read by Margaret Strom 5 cassettes (Reissue) In the 1930s, wealthy Bostonian lawyer Roger Field defies custom by hiring and socializing with culturally diverse people. His unorthodox lifestyle affects his marriage when his wife, Emily, falls in love with his Jewish partner, David Salomont. 1950. Kentucky Sunrise RC 55181 by Fern Michaels read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Happily married Nealy Clay Littletree is retired from managing Blue Diamond Farms. When her daughter Emmie Coleman runs the thoroughbred stables into the ground and grooms the wrong horse for the Kentucky Derby, Nealy takes action. Sequel to Kentucky Heat (RC 54432). Some strong language. 2002. Living with a Secret: Why Me? RC 54778 by Deborah Kent read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Cassie Mullins takes a job as a counselor at a diabetic summer camp but keeps her own diabetes a secret. She resents her mother's concern for her and wants to be a "normal" teenager. Hiding her condition doesn't work. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Memories of Summer RC 54617 by Ruth White read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette In 1955 thirteen-year-old Lyric and her sixteen-year-old sister, Summer, move with their dad from rural Virginia to Michigan for job opportunities. Summer, always a little odd, soon mentally deteriorates and the family must decide her future. Includes reading-group discussion questions. For senior high readers. 2000. Mine Work RC 56730 by Jim Davidson read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes After his brother's suicide, Markus Cottin sets out to uncover the family's past, trekking to visit his father, now a hermit living in a mountain shack. Later, at his grandfather's place in Colorado, Markus learns about past involvement with Navajo neighbors. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Spur Award. 1999. The Namesake RC 56937 by Jhumpa Lahiri read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Thirty years in the life of Gogol Ganguli, born to Calcutta immigrants shortly after their 1960s arrival in Boston. Gogol's name is a constant burden to him, so he legally changes it to Nikhil. Yet as a first-generation American stumbling along the path to maturity, he remains defined by the name Gogol. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. No Place like Home RC 55943 by Fern Michaels read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Trouble and romance come in threes when the spirited Cisco triplets discover that their father has placed their beloved Granny Cisco in an assisted-living facility. For Christmas, the triplets hope to get Granny the medical care she needs and to bring the entire family home for the holidays. 2002. Number9Dream RC 55663 by David Mitchell read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Eiji Miyake leaves rural Japan to track down his father in Tokyo. This is no simple task as twenty-year-old Miyake is frequently diverted by the underworld and by his own fantasies derived from pop culture. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Booker Prize finalist. 2001. October Suite RC 55991 by Maxine Clair read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes African American teacher October Brown begins working in Kansas in 1950—memories of her mother's murder having faded. But she becomes pregnant with a married lover and, returning to Ohio, gives her son to her sister, Vergie. Over the years the sisters disagree over that decision. 2001. One Shot RC 57304 by Susan Glick read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Lorrie Taylor returns to Maryland to live with her dad and new stepmother. She finds a summer job helping elderly, famous photographer Molly Price. Inspired by Molly's work, Lorrie pursues her own interest in taking pictures while reconnecting with old friends. For senior high readers. 2003. Oxygen RC 55574 by Andrew Miller read by Steven Crossley 2 cassettes Brothers Alec and Larry reunite at their terminally ill mother's home in the English countryside. Alec is translating a play, Oxygene, by a gay Hungarian living in Paris. The work, about people trapped in a mine, metaphorically captures the plight of Miller's four characters. Some strong language. Booker Prize Finalist. 2001. The Perfect Summer RC 57009 by Luanne Rice read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes The lives of Bay McCabe and her three children are torn apart by the disappearance of her husband, local banker Sean, who has embezzled money. When he is later found murdered, Bay turns to former schoolmate and widower Danny Connolly for support. Bestseller. 2003. A Place Where the Sea Remembers RC 55916 by Sandra Benítez read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette In the 1980s, in a small Mexican village by the sea, Candelario, an illiterate restaurant salad maker, offers to raise his sister-in-law Marta's illegitimate baby. But he reneges when his own wife Chayo becomes pregnant. Marta places a curse on their child through a native healer, with tragic consequences. 1993. The Popsicle Journal RC 56300 by Don Trembath read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Harper Winslow, last seen in A Beautiful Place on Young Street (RC 49028), is now in eleventh grade and works for the local newspaper. When his father runs for mayor and his older sister has a DUI car wreck, he learns to become an objective reporter. For senior high readers. 2001. Princess in Waiting RC 56102 by Meg Cabot read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Mia, last seen in Princess in Love (RC 54037), travels to Genovia to perform her royal duties over winter break. Returning to New York, she continues lessons with her grandmère, suffers a second semester of algebra, and tries to keep her boyfriend. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Sons of Fortune RC 55650 by Jeffrey Archer read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Twins are separated at birth—Nathaniel Cartwright goes home with his middle-class biological parents while Fletcher Davenport grows up as a millionaire's son. Decades later they meet in a race for the governorship of Connecticut, but a crime threatens to reveal their past and send one to prison. Bestseller. 2003. Spellbound RC 56560 by Janet McDonald read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Raven, a teenage African American mother and high school dropout living in a Brooklyn housing project, decides with the help of her friend Aisha to study for a spelling bee that could lead to a college scholarship program. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001. Step-Ball-Change RC 54619 by Jeanne Ray read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Raleigh, North Carolina. Sixtyish Caroline McSwain's daughter is engaged to the richest man in town—and her family's expected to foot the bill for the nine-hundred- guest wedding. Then Caroline's abandoned sister moves in, bringing her ankle-nipping terrier. Meanwhile the crew renovating Caroline's house seems to live there. Some strong language. 2002 Sunday Jews RC 56942 by Hortense Calisher read by Martha Harmon Pardee 5 cassettes Though Jewish Zipporah "Zoe" Zangwill is married to a Catholic, Charles Duffy, the New York City family considers itself culturally Jewish. The five children share in each other's lives through adulthood. Zoe, meanwhile, cherishes the potential future of her favorite grandson, Bert—who becomes a rabbi. 2002. The Sweetest Dream RC 53973 by Doris Lessing read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes Tale of three women from three generations, beginning in 1960s London. Frances is a disillusioned former Communist and divorced mother of two boys; Julia, Frances's ex- mother-in-law, shares the house; and Sylvia goes to Africa in the 1980s as an aid worker. Sustenance at the kitchen table is a recurring motif. 2002. Tempest Rising RC 55044 by Diane McKinney-Whetstone read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 2 cassettes Three middle-class preteen African American sisters are thrust into the foster-home system in 1960s Philadelphia after their father dies and their mother is hospitalized. Mae, a gambler, leaves them to the care of her grown daughter, Ramona, but the dysfunctional setting causes the girls to run away. Strong language. 1998. Three Junes RC 55525 by Julia Glass read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes The Scottish McLeods—father and three sons—grapple with family ties and love relationships in the summers of 1989, 1995, and 1999. Widowed Paul, traveling in Greece, reappraises the past in his bereavement; a son in Manhattan finds an outlet for repressed feelings; and his brothers learn accommodation. Some strong language. National Book Award. 2002. A Treasured Friendship: Miriam's Journal, Volume 4 RC 55840 by Carrie Bender read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette In this sequel to A Joyous Heart (RC 41120) Amish housewife and mother Miriam continues her journal, noting her arguments with Gloria over dieting, conflicts with a teacher boarding with them, and marital problems with Nate. 1996. Unless RC 55163 by Carol Shields read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Reta Winters leads a charmed life until the summer of 2000, when she faces a family crisis. Her eldest daughter, Norah, drops out of college, wears a sign reading "goodness," and panhandles on a streetcorner. Reta's agony surfaces in her work as she tries to understand her daughter's silence. 2002. The Vine of Desire RC 55772 by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Best friends Anju and Sudha, raised together in Calcutta, experience heartache and culture shock upon moving to San Francisco. Anju pursues writing as she deals with her husband's attraction to Sudha. Sudha struggles outside the traditional life of servitude. Sequel to Sister of My Heart (RC 52038). 2002. The Warmest December RC 56016 by Bernice L. McFadden read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Thirtyish African American Kenzie Lowe, to keep vigil at the deathbed of her abusive father, must revisit Brooklyn, scene of her miserable childhood. Now a recovering alcoholic on welfare, she learns of her father's terrible past and its part in his wife- and child-beating alcoholism. Violence and strong language. 2001. Wolf on the Fold RC 56523 by Judith Clarke read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette A series of poignant stories that follows members of an Australian family through several generations. In the title piece, fourteen-year-old Kenny Sinclair sets out to find a job during the Great Depression to support his family after his father dies. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Fantasy Abhorsen by Garth Nix read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Abhorsen-in-waiting Lirael and Prince Sameth—supported by their creatures Disreputable Dog and Mogget (a cat)—must confront and defeat the evil spirit Orannis before it can destroy all life. Conclusion to trilogy beginning with Sabriel (RC 44682) and Lirael (RC 52678). For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Acorna's Rebels RC 56129 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Acorna, continuing her search for Aari, joins Condor captain Becker on a mission. But a forced landing on Makahomia, home of the Temple cats, delays Acorna as she races to save the cats from an evil scheme. Sequel to Acorna's Search (RC 54144). For senior high and older readers. 2003. Acorna's Search RC 54144 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes The peace-loving Linyaari attempt to restore their devastated planet after the enemy Khleevi depart. When Acorna's mate, Aari, and others disappear, she searches frantically to locate them, discovering an ancient realm that sheds light on the history of her people. Sequel to Acorna's World (RC 54143). For senior high and older readers. 2001. Acorna's World RC 54143 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Acorna returns to deep space with Jonas Becker, Roadkill, and Aari, her Linyaari friend wounded by the insectoid Khleevi. Acorna answersa distress signal from another planet and gets involved in other adventures in her ongoing battle against the Khleevi. Sequel to Acorna's People (RC 54142). For senior high and older readers. 2000. After RC 56738 by Francine Prose read by Brian Conn 1 cassette Following a nearby school shooting, a newly-hired grief and crisis counselor replaces the principal of a western Massachusetts high school and adopts increasingly harsh methods to control behavior. Tom Bishop and his friends become suspicious when rebellious students and teachers begin disappearing. For senior high readers. 2003. Alchemy RC 57236 by Margaret Mahy read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Seventeen-year-old Roland is blackmailed by his teacher, Mr. Hudson, to spy on unpopular girl classmate Jess Ferret. Roland discovers that she is studying alchemy and that their destinies are linked with that of a power-hungry magician. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Assassin's Apprentice: The Farseer, Book 1 RC 55270 by Robin Hobb read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes In the Six Duchies, ruled by the Farseers, the illegitimate son of Prince Chivalry, Fitz, grows up fatherless and motherless, an outcast at court. Yet Fitz possesses an inherited magic skill, understands animals, and is secretly tutored in the assassin's techniques. Followed by Royal Assassin (RC 55271). Some strong language. 1995. Assassin's Quest: The Farseer, Book 3 RC 55272 by Robin Hobb read by Erik Sandvold 8 cassettes in 2 containers In this sequel to Royal Assassin (RC 55271), Regal is responsible for the death of his father, King Shrewd, and everyone believes that Fitz is dead too. But Fitz comes back from the grave through beast magic to undertake a quest—to kill Regal. 1997. The Briar King: The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 1 RC 55733 by Greg Keyes read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Year 2,223 of Everon. In the forests of the kingdom of Crotheny, Briar King, an ancient evil, stirs. Murder and betrayal threaten the royal family as Anne, youngest daughter of King William II, begins a journey to fulfill her destiny. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2003. Carpe Jugulum: A Discworld Novel, Book 23 RC 56600 by Terry Pratchett read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes To celebrate the birth of his daughter, well-meaning but misguided King Verence of Lancre invites the undead of Uberwald to a party. Soon after the modern vampire family arrives, the royal host and his subjects begin to regret their hospitality. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Chaos and Amber: The New Amber Trilogy, Book 2 by John Gregory Betancourt read by John Horton 2 cassettes After surviving attacks on his family in The Dawn of Amber (RC 57289), Lord Oberon accompanies his half-brother, Aber, and his father, Dworkin, to petition the Courts of Chaos. When Dworkin disappears, Oberon and Aber forge alliances that lead to a dreaded betrothal and a deadly duel. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. The Cleric Quintet: Canticle, In Sylvan Shadows, Night Masks, The Fallen Fortress, The Chaos Curse RC 55855 by R.A. Salvatore read by Erik Sandvold 10 cassettes in 2 containers Collection of five tales. In the land of Faerûn, a malevolent, consuming essence has been uncorked. The cleric Cadderly must put aside his studies at the Edificant Library to battle the evil. This heroic quest tests his powerful priestly magic as well as the character and courage of his companions. Some violence. 1999. Conan the Destroyer RC 55206 by Robert Jordan read by John Polk 2 cassettes Conan the Cimmerian is hired by the seductive Princess Taramis to steal a magical jewel, the Heart of Ahriman. Conan, allied with the beautiful Lady Jehnna, battles fierce villains and demonic beasts on his quest. Some descriptions of sex. 1984. Crossroads of Twilight: The Wheel of Time, Book 10 RC 55506 by Robert Jordan read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes Mat flees the Seanchan with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons while Perrin risks everything to save his wife from the Shaido. Cities are besieged and alliances are questioned as the battle between Light and Shadow looms. Sequel to Winter's Heart (RC 51203). Some violence. 2003. The Crown of Silence: Magravandias Chronicles, Book 2 RC 55745 by Storm Constantine read by MaryBeth Wise 3 cassettes In this sequel to Sea Dragon Heir (RC 55744), fifteen-year- old Shan survives the raid on his village by the Magravands. He is rescued by the wizard Taropat, a.k.a. Khaster Leckery, and is trained to help recover the Crown of Silence. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. The Crystal Shard: Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 1 RC 56127 by R.A. Salvatore read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Inhabitants of the Ten-Towns villages in the Icewind Dale are threatened by a tribe of barbarians. Hope for survival rests on Wulfgar, a barbarian under the tutelage of dwarf Bruenor. But another menace appears—an inept mage and his crystal shard. Prequel to Streams of Silver (RC 56151). Violence. 1988. The Dark Lord: The Oath of Empire, Book 4 RC 56554 by Thomas Harlan read by Fred Major 6 cassettes In this sequel to The Storm of Heaven (RC 54686), the Emperor Galen attempts to save the Romans from evil Persian sorcerer Dahak. Galen's brother, wizard Maxian, aids him, and Queen Zoë of Palmyra and Lord Mohammed are additional allies against Dahak's evil. Some violence. 2002. Deep Secret RC 56189 by Diana Wynne Jones read by John Polk 3 cassettes While attending a judicial enquiry, Rupert Venables—a junior magid in the Multiverse—learns that his mentor, Stan, is dying. It is Rupert's duty to find and sponsor Stan's replacement, even though a civil war threatens one of the deceased emperor's territories. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Dragons of a Lost Star: The War of Souls, Volume 2 RC 54881 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes In this sequel to Dragons of a Fallen Sun (RC 54880), many have fallen prey to Mina and her army of knights as, guided by an unknown god, she sweeps across the land. However, one lone dragon vows to find the answer to the mystery of the One God before darkness engulfs them all. 2001. Dragons of a Vanished Moon: The War of Souls, Volume 3 RC 54882 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by John Horton 3 cassettes In this sequel to Dragons of a Lost Star (RC 54881) the flames of war devour Ansalon, while Mina and her army of dead souls march on toward conquest. A small band of heroes, from which two unlikely protagonists emerge, leads a fight against Mina. 2002. The Elvenbane: The Halfblood Chronicles, Book 1 RC 56238 by Andre Norton and Mercedes Lackey read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes In a land where elven lords rule over human slaves, an exiled concubine gives birth to a halfblood daughter, Shana. The child possesses elven powers and is raised by dragons, who help her develop her sorcery. Prequel to Elvenblood (RC 56239). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1991. Elvenblood: The Halfblood Chronicles, Book 2 RC 56239 by Andre Norton and Mercedes Lackey read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes After a token victory in The Elvenbane (RC 56238), Shana and her band of wizard halfbloods and dragons ally with an ancient tribe of wild humans—the Iron People. The runaway daughter of an oppressive elven lord and her half-brother join the group as a third Wizard War looms. Some violence. 1995. Elvenborn: The Halfblood Chronicles, Book 3 RC 56240 by Andre Norton and Mercedes Lackey read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes The Wizard Wars of Elvenblood (RC 56239) and the Young Lords' Rebellion have strained the Elvenlords. Lord Kyrtian is appointed commanding general to stifle the rebellion and any wizard influence. While leading the army, he also continues his father's search for the Great Portal. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Exile: Dark Elf Trilogy, Book 2 RC 55949 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes In this sequel to Homeland (RC 55948), Drizzt Do'Urden, accompanied by his magical cat, Guen-hwyvar, wanders through the tunnels of Underdark searching for a home. He must stay alert to the fact that his mother, Matron Malice, is determined to find—and kill—him. Violence. 1999. Exile's Honor: A Novel of Valdemar RC 55524 by Mercedes Lackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Karse army captain Alberich escapes the fires of a witch- hunt and flees to Valdemar, a land he was bred to despise. There he trains as a herald, accepting the empathic tendencies he has always concealed. But when the kingdoms go to war, Alberich's loyalties are tested. Some violence. 2002. The Fifth Sorceress: The Chronicles of Blood and Stone, Volume 1 RC 55732 by Robert Newcomb read by Anne Flosnik 6 cassettes In Eutracia, an ongoing battle is waged between wizards and sorceresses, light and dark forces. Wigg, the wizard behind the exile of four wicked sor-ceresses, is adviser to king- to-be Tristan—but neither knows that a fifth sorceress remains at large. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. The Further Chronicles of Conan: Conan the Magnificent, Conan the Triumphant, Conan the Victorious RC 55205 by Robert Jordan read by John Polk 4 cassettes Three full-length Conan the Barbarian adventures. In Conan the Magnificent, young Conan steals precious jewels. In Conan the Triumphant, an older Conan battles Karela, his former rival and lover. In Conan the Victorious, Conan flees Turan after murdering an officer of the City Guards. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Gate of Fire: The Oath of Empire, Book 2 RC 54685 by Thomas Harlan read by Fred Major 5 cassettes This sequel to The Shadow of Ararat (RC 54684) continues the saga of the military and sorcerous seventh-century war between Rome and Persia. Prince Maxian uses his magic powers to wrest Rome from a curse, and his brother Galen, emperor of the Western Roman Empire, returns from Persia. 2000. Golden Fool: The Tawny Man, Book 2 RC 55513 by Robin Hobb read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes Continues the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer begun in Fool's Errand (RC 54033). Mourning the loss of his wolf bondmate, Nighteyes, he returns to Buckkeep Castle in the guise of Tom Badgerlock, servant to Lord Golden. Fitz tries to keep up with court intrigue. 2003. The Halfling's Gem: Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 3 RC 56158 by R.A. Salvatore read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Streams of Silver (RC 56151), halfling Regis has been captured by the assassin Entreri—who, in possessing Drizzt's panther figurine, is connected to Guenhwyvar. Yet Drizzt and his companions will let nothing stand in their way as they race to save Regis. Violence. 1990. The Haunted Wizard: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 6 RC 57140 by Christopher Stasheff read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes The king and queen of Bretanglia are outraged when their son and heir apparent to the throne is murdered in a Merovence tavern brawl—exacerbating already tense relations. To prevent a war, royal wizard Matthew Mantrell volunteers to track the killer. Sequel to My Son, the Wizard (RC 48841). 2000. Homeland: Dark Elf Trilogy, Book 1 RC 55948 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Prince Drizzt of the House of Do'Urden should have been sacrificed at birth to honor his family's victory over another house. As Drizzt matures, he must choose to either stay with his family or leave the unprincipled society that Menzoberranzan has become. Followed by Exile (RC 55949). Violence. 1990. The Last Hero: A Discworld Fable RC 55895 by Terry Pratchett read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Cohen the Barbarian is not happy about growing old. Hoping for a reprieve from death, he sets out with aging heroes on a final quest to return fire to the gods, a journey that could mean the end of the world. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Magician: Apprentice; Riftwar Saga, Volume 1 RC 56402 by Raymond E. Feist read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes Orphan Pug becomes apprentice to master magician Kulgan in the Kingdom of the Isles, earning a place in court and the heart of the princess. When he encounters dark beings from another world, Pug realizes he has much to learn about wizardry. Prequel to Magician: Master (RC 56403). 1992. Magician: Master; Riftwar Saga, Volume 2 RC 56403 by Raymond E. Feist read by Gary Telles 4 cassettes For four years Pug has been enslaved on Tsurani. Once his captors discover his power, they train him to become the magician Milamber. When war breaks out, Pug flees with his family back to his own world. Sequel to Magician: Apprentice (RC 56402). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1992. The Merlin Conspiracy RC 56442 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Roddy and her dyslexic friend Grundo, a younger brother figure, suspect that Merlin's sudden death was murder. When another teenager, Nick, appears from an alternate British world, the three combine their emerging magical talents to investigate, unaware of the dangers they will confront. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003. Mistress of the Catacombs: The Lord of the Isles, Book 4 RC 55642 by David Drake read by Nanette Savard 4 cassettes For the first time in a thousand years, the Kingdom of Isles is united. But as rebel forces amass, Prince Garric is ripped from his own body and time. Now his sister must fight to prevent the destruction of humankind. Sequel to Servant of the Dragon (RC 55641). Some violence. 2001. Morgawr: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 3 RC 56242 by Terry Brooks read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Ilse Witch awakens amongst the Castledown ruins to realize she had been under wicked Morgawr's power. Once she betrays him, Morgawr plots her destruction. Only with help from her brother and the crew of the Jerle Shannara can she put an end to his evil. Sequel to Antrax (RC 53482). Some violence. Bestseller. 2002. Naked Empire: The Sword of Truth, Book 8 RC 56503 by Terry Goodkind read by Nick Sullivan 5 cassettes Continuing the saga from The Pillars of Creation (RC 53660), Lord Richard Rahl with his wife, Kahlan, and his newly found half-sister, Jennsen, journey through a barren land. They are tracked by huge birds of prey, harbingers of peril. Violence. 2003. Night Watch RC 55351 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Commander Samuel Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is magically transported back in time. There he assumes a new identity and helps his younger self organize the Watch. Together they must stop a murderer and prevent a revolution, then return Sam to the future. Some violence. 2002. The Onion Girl RC 56422 by Charles De Lint read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Newford, 1990s. When a hit-and-run accident leaves mystical artist Jilly Coppercorn partially paralyzed, her only hope for recovery lies in the surreal "dreamlands." In this other world, she confronts painful secrets from her past that prevent her from healing. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Owlflight: Owl Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 55545 by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Following his parents' disappearance in the Pelagiris forest, orphaned Darian Firkin is apprenticed to Wizard Justyn. But Darian prefers to seek solace in the forest rather than learn magic. It is to this forest, and a path of discovery, that Darian flees when an army burns his village. Followed by Owlsight (RC 55546). 1997. Owlknight: Owl Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 55547 by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Six years have passed since his parents disappeared. Darian, a full-fledged Master Mage, now heads a community composed of Hawkbrothers, Valdemarans, and peaceful barbarians. Clues lead him to believe his parents may still be alive, but the trail is fraught with obstacles. Sequel to Owlsight (RC 55546). 1999. Owlsight: Owl Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 55546 by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Four years have passed since Darian sought sanctuary in the Pelagiris forest with the Tayledras Hawkbrothers. Back in Errold's Grove, Keisha Alder, with little training, has taken up the role of Healer. When Darian returns warning of a new threat, he and Keisha must face the barbarians. Sequel to Owlflight (RC 55545). 1998. The Reign of the Brown Magician: Three Worlds Trilogy, Book 3 RC 55371 by Lawrence Watt-Evans read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes With his wife and daughter murdered, Pel Brown only wants to return to Earth. Even his complete control over the matrix doesn't console him—except when he realizes the power it gives him over life and death. Sequel to In the Empire of Shadow (RC 51721). Some strong language. 1996. Requiem for the Sun: The Symphony of Ages, Volume 4 RC 54985 by Elizabeth Haydon read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes This sequel to the Rhapsody Trilogy (RC 54068, RC 54069, RC 54070) begins three years after Rhapsody helped bring peace and prosperity to Navarne. The Dowager Empress has died, the line of succession is broken, and war now threatens the fragile Cymrian Alliance. Rhapsody's old nemesis resurfaces, putting her unborn child in danger. 2002. Roger Zelazny's The Dawn of Amber: The New Amber Trilogy, Book 1 RC 57289 by John Gregory Betancourt read by John Horton 2 cassettes An attack from hell-creatures leaves Oberon's lady dead, his homeland in ruins, and many questions. A search for answers reveals his mystical heritage and a powerful family legacy as ancient rivals in the Courts of Chaos plot their revenge. Prequel to Chaos and Amber (RC 57321). Some violence. 2002. The Rover RC 56430 by Mel Odom read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Humble pint-sized librarian Edgewick Lamplighter is abducted by pirates and taken to a far-off land of wicked goblins and evil wizards. Wick's only hope is to outsmart these creatures using knowledge gained through a lifetime of reading. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Royal Assassin: The Farseer, Book 2 RC 55271 by Robin Hobb read by Erik Sandvold 6 cassettes At fifteen, Fitz has managed to defeat Prince Regal's plot in the mountains, but at the price of his health. He returns to court, where King Shrewd lies dying and intrigues abound as the Six Duchies come under assault from the Red-Ship Raiders. Sequel to Assassin's Apprentice (RC 55270). Some strong language. 1996. Rulers of the Darkness: The Darkness Novels, Volume 4 RC 56308 by Harry Turtledove read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes Battle for Derlavai continues as the ruthless Algarvian empire sweeps the continent. Unkerlant is under attack as the nations of Lagoas and Kuusamo forget past rivalries to create new magic that will turn the tide of war. Sequel to Through the Darkness (RC 56296). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Sea Dragon Heir: Magravandias Chronicles, Book 1 RC 55744 by Storm Constantine read by MaryBeth Wise 3 cassettes The Palindrake family, with allegiance to the sea, once ruled the Kingdom of Caradore, but they were conquered by the Magravands with allegiance to the fire god. Five lifetimes later, twin Palindrake heirs might finally free Caradore. Prequel to The Crown of Silence (RC 55745). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000. Servant of the Dragon: The Lord of the Isles, Book 3 RC 55641 by David Drake read by Nanette Savard 4 cassettes The spirit of a long-dead king urges young Prince Garric to unite the Kingdom. But when a bridge through time appears and his sister is taken to another dimension, Garric and his companions battle evil in a realm of living dead. Sequel to Queen of Demons (RC 47239). Some violence. 1999. The Shadow Sorceress: The Spellsong Cycle, Book 4 RC 56999 by L.E. Modesitt read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Her mentor's death thrusts young sorceress Secca into a leadership role before she has completed her training. The kingdom at stake, Secca endures chauvinism while mastering the sorcery and diplomatic skills needed to guide her allies. Sequel to Darksong Rising (RC 51327). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Shadowsinger: The Spellsong Cycle, Book 5 RC 56998 by L.E. Modesitt read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Secca, now sorceress protector of the East, finds romance with fellow sorcerer Alcaren. Together they wield their powers against their greatest challengers, from invading Sturinnese to menacing Sea-Priests. Sequel to The Shadow Sorceress (RC 56999). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Shards of Empire RC 56782 by Susan Shwartz read by Corrie James 4 cassettes Tenth-century Byzantium. Leo Ducas, a young aristocratic soldier in the service of the emperor and Christ, is betrayed in battle by his own kinsmen. Seeking solace, he travels the length of the empire, eventually meeting Asherah, a Jewess who may hold the key to uniting the people of Asia Minor. Some violence. 1996. The Sight RC 55656 by David Clement-Davies read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes An epic tale set in Transylvania during the Middle Ages that features a pack of wolves and newborn cubs, a prophecy, an outcast she-wolf with strange powers, and horrifying ordeals. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Silverthorn; Riftwar Saga, Volume 3 RC 56404 by Raymond E. Feist read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes On the day of her wedding to Prince Arutha of Krondor, Princess Anita is struck down by a poisoned bolt. Arutha battles the dark powers threatening Midkemia on his quest to find Anita's only hope for a cure, the mystic herb Silverthorn. Sequel to Magician: Master (RC 56403). Some violence. 1985. Skin Folk RC 55300 by Nalo Hopkinson read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The author of Brown Girl in the Ring (RC 52063) presents a collection of fifteen Afro-Caribbean tales, some set in Toronto, involving fantasy and folklore. In "Riding the Red," Red Riding Hood is now a grandmother. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001. Sojourn: Dark Elf Trilogy, Book 3 RC 55950 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Russoto 2 cassettes In this sequel to Exile (RC 55949), Drizzt Do'Urden begins his sojourn on the surface of Toril, a world completely different from Underdark. But learning to live in a new environment and interacting with its inhabitants does not come easily. Violence. 1991. The Storm of Heaven: The Oath of Empire, Book 3 RC 54686 by Thomas Harlan read by Fred Major 6 cassettes The three-sided war pitting Rome against Persia against the desert tribes continues in this sequel to The Gate of Fire (RC 54685). Thyatis barely survives a desperate ploy against Prince Maxian, who realizes that he has been misled by his conjuring and now seeks to strengthen the oath. 2001. Strange Trades RC 54570 by Paul Di Filippo read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Eleven surreal stories about earning a living examine moral and ethical issues of present and future occupations. In "Spondulix," a sandwich shop owner's coupons offer more than he expected. In "Kid Charlemagne," a bartender turns executioner. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Streams of Silver: Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 2 RC 56151 by R.A. Salvatore read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Crystal Shard (RC 56127), dwarf Bruenor, barbarian Wulfgar, halfling Regis, and elf Drizzt face monsters and magic on their journey to Mithril Hall. As they each deal with their own individual problems, Bruenor's dreams, and the group's survival, depend on young Catti-brie. Violence. 1989. Through the Darkness: The Darkness Novels, Volume 3 RC 56296 by Harry Turtledove read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes Saga modeled after WWII continues. The Algarvian nation harvests the life energy of innocent Kaunians to fuel its army. Vanai lives in hiding, fearing for her life. Personal struggles unfold and alliances take shape as war rages on. Sequel to Darkness Descending (RC 51006). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Usurper's Crown: Isavalta, Volume 2 RC 56122 by Sarah Zettel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Sorcerer Avanasy, banished mentor of princess Medeoan of Isavalta, falls in love with Ingrid Loftfield while exiled in Wisconsin. Ingrid agrees to go along when Medeoan beckons him back to his homeworld to save the crown from her treacherous husband. Sequel to A Sorcerer's Treason (RC 54461). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. The Veil of a Thousand Tears: The Pearl Saga, Book 2 RC 54827 by Eric Van Lustbader read by Gary Tipton 5 cassettes In this sequel to Ring of Five Dragons (RC 53463), Riane (called Dar Sala-at, redeemer and savior of Kundala) joins friends in conquest of demons and in quest of the Pearl. They also search for the fabled Veil of a Thousand Tears to save Giyan from archdaemon Horolaggia. Some strong language. 2002. The War of the Flowers RC 56871 by Tad Williams read by Gary Tipton 5 cassettes Theo Vilmos is a rock musician whose world is crashing down around him. His girlfriend had a miscarriage and left him, his mother died, and he is having nightmares. When he discovers a book written by a long-dead uncle, Theo's nightmares become real—he is transported to the land of Faerie. Strong language. 2003. The Way of Light: Magravandias Chronicles, Book 3 RC 55746 by Storm Constantine read by MaryBeth Wise 4 cassettes The Magravandian empire is plunged into chaos when Emperor Leonid dies suddenly. Rival groups battle for control of Magravandia, and Valraven's twins summon ancient magic to open the Way of Light and place the True King on the throne. Sequel to The Crown of Silence (RC 55745). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. General The Autograph Man RC 56565 by Zadie Smith read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Alex-Li Tandem is a half-Chinese, half-Jewish London autograph dealer. Obsessed with pop culture, he cannot cope with real-life issues such as religion or his father's death. He searches for the signature of his favorite 1950s actress to satisfy his celebrity fixation. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Between Brothers RC 56083 by C. Kelly Robinson read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes Four African American men, college housemates and mentors at Washington, D.C.'s Ellis Community Center, fight to save the facility, which is struggling to stay open. In addition to their personal problems, they must confront a notorious drug dealer who will do anything to shut the center down. Strong language. 1999. Coastliners RC 56608 by Joanne Harris read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Madeleine returns to her former home, a tiny French island threatened by floods and ancient rivalries, and to her troubled father. She strives to rebuild her life and the town she loves with the help of a mysterious beachcomber. From bestselling author of Chocolat (RC 49086). Some descriptions of sex. 2002. The Crazed RC 55959 by Ha Jin read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes China, 1989. After his professor and prospective father-in- law has a stroke, Jian cares for him. But the old man's incessant ravings about intellectual life under the communist regime force Jian to question his future and his role in upcoming student protests in Tiananmen Square. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Dirty Girls Social Club RC 56472 by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Since graduating from Boston University, "las sucias"— Lauren, Elizabeth, Sara, Rebecca, Usnavys, and Amber— reunite twice a year. The Latina women, as varied as the culture they represent, meet in a restaurant to share their perspectives on relationships, complications, and triumphs in their lives. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. In the Country of the Young RC 57517 by Lisa Carey read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes Reclusive artist Oisin MacDara, of Irish heritage and gifted in his youth with second sight, yearns to encounter the spirit of his twin sister, Nieve, who died at fifteen. Instead Aisling, the ghost of a young girl, enters his home and his heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Jacqueline Susann's Shadow of the Dolls RC 54421 by Rae Lawrence read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes 1987. The two surviving heroines originally featured in Valley of the Dolls (RC 50906), Anne Welles and Neely O'Hara, both with teenage children, are still searching for their niche in life. Adapted from a draft written by Jacqueline Susann before 1974. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Manservant and Maidservant RC 55375 by Ivy Compton-Burnett read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes A Victorian household provides the setting for a tyrannical father who frightens his children, for masters and servants who compete for power, and for secrets being kept "upstairs and downstairs" that are waiting to be discovered. 1947. Miss Julia Hits the Road RC 56262 by Ann B. Ross read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes When elderly widow Julia Springer learns that her housekeeper Lillian and other tenants are being evicted by slum landlord Clarence Gibbs, she organizes a fund-raising motorcycle race to save the neighborhood. Sequel to Miss Julia Throws a Wedding (RC 54718). 2003. Remember Me RC 56835 by Laura Hendrie read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Like most people in Queduro, New Mexico, twenty-nine-year- old Rose Devonic makes a living selling embroidery to tourists. She is an outcast, however, accepted only by her elderly landlord, and when he has a stroke, she is forced to face her tragic past. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Shopaholic Ties the Knot RC 55877 by Sophie Kinsella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Becky Bloomwood, of Shopaholic Takes Manhattan (RC 54436), accepts the marriage proposal that her rich boyfriend has cunningly tucked into her best friend's bridal bouquet— which Becky conveniently catches. Transatlantic high jinks follow when the couple's mothers and a despotic wedding planner work at cross purposes arranging the nuptials. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Sorority Sisters RC 56618 by Tajuana "TJ" Butler read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Five sophisticated African American college coeds struggle with relationships, campus life, and the rigors of rushing a prestigious sorority. Cajen, Stephanie, Malena, Tiara, and Chancey search for sisterhood and find lasting friendship during the pledge process. Companion to Hand-Me- Down Heartache (RC 56619). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. The Staggerford Flood RC 56631 by Jon Hassler read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette As elderly retired schoolteacher Agatha McGee, from Dear James (RC 41830), begins to grow bored with her life, Staggerford is overcome by a flood. Thwarting public rumors of her failing health, Agatha regains her vitality and looks past her own troubles to help neighbors and friends in need. 2002. The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success RC 56620 by Andy Andrews read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette Life looks bleak to forty-six-year-old David Ponder, who has lost his job and sense of purpose. Seven time-travel experiences impart motivational lessons that encourage David to change his attitude and gain a second chance at a worthwhile life. Bestseller. 2002. Gothic Cousin Kate RC 55928 by Georgette Heyer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Kate Malvern, a poor relation, is brought into the aristocratic Broome household to marry a handsome, but mad, cousin. With the help of Philip, a dashing cavalier, and her former nurse, Kate manages to escape the cruel destiny planned by her relatives. 1968. The Curse of the Kings RC 55894 by Victoria Holt read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes (Reissue) Raised an orphan, Judith Osmond learns that she is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy squire. Hopelessly in love with Tybalt Travers, an archaeologist, she accepts his sudden proposal of marriage and accompanies him on an expedition to Egypt, where two scientists have mysteriously died in the Pharaoh's tomb. 1973. The Haversham Legacy RC 56326 by Daoma Winston read by Sharon Murray 4 cassettes (Reissue) In post-Civil War Washington, D.C., poor relation Miranda Jervis experiences the curse of the sumptuous Haversham Square mansion when a relative commits murder for her love. Even after she marries, Miranda's happiness is marred by a series of tragedies. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1974. The Stone Flower Garden RC 55357 by Deborah Smith read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Burnt Stand, North Carolina; 1972. Darleen Union, Eli Wade, and Karen Noland are childhood friends until a tragedy separates them. Twenty-five years later, Darleen tries to right a wrong and exposes family secrets that bind them together again. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. Tales of H.P. Lovecraft: Major Works RC 53283 by H.P. Lovecraft read by Conrad Feininger 3 cassettes Ten gothic tales by Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) of Providence, Rhode Island. In "The Rats in the Walls," a man succumbs to cannibalism. In "The Dunwich Horror," a father mates his daughter with a creature from another world. Selected and introduced by Joyce Carol Oates. Some strong language. 1997. Growing Up The Apprentice Lover RC 55653 by Jay Parini read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes In this coming-of-age novel, Alex Massolini drops out of Columbia University in 1970 to work for writer Rupert Grant on Capri. There Alex reflects on his brother's death in Vietnam and on what kind of person he himself wants to be. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress RC 55365 by Sijie Dai read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette Two privileged teenage boys are sent to a remote village for reeducation during China's Cultural Revolution. When they procure a supply of French books, they read novels to a pretty but uneducated seamstress, with surprising results. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2001. Born Confused RC 55988 by Tanuja Desai Hidier read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes Dimple Lala, born in America to parents from India, suffers from an identity crisis and growing pains during her seventeenth summer. She must contend with her best friend Gwyn, who is trying to usurp her heritage—and a guy's attentions. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Born in Sin RC 55901 by Evelyn Coleman read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old Keisha wants to go to a summer program for aspiring doctors. Instead, her guidance counselor places her in a program for at-risk kids. There Keisha discovers her innate swimming ability, learns to deal with prejudice, and makes new friends. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001. Bronx Masquerade RC 55776 by Nikki Grimes read by John Polk 1 cassette Tough students at a Bronx high school reveal their innermost thoughts, dreams, and fears during the English class's monthly Open-Mike Fridays. Through their expressions of rap, free verse, and rhymes, the students learn they are more alike than they are different. For junior and senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2002. A Diamond in the Dust RC 53793 by Carla Joinson read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Death from mine accidents is a constant fear in a 1900s Illinois coal mining town. When a family tragedy occurs, sixteen-year-old Katy must choose between her love for a young miner and her desire to search for a better life elsewhere. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Forever RC 55595 by Judy Blume read by Suzanne Toren 1 cassette (Reissue) When eighteen-year-old Katherine begins dating Michael, she's sure they will stay together, and they become intimate. But as time goes by, she dis-covers that there are other people she wants to meet. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1975. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood RC 56256 by Ann Brashares read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (RC 53252), four lifelong friends—Bridget, Lena, Tibby, and Carmen—continue to share a pair of magic blue jeans over the summer vacation. Although miles apart, they all experience family problems, romance, friendship, and betrayal. For senior high readers. 2003. Joe College RC 56594 by Tom Perrotta read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes Danny, a blue-collar guy from New Jersey, feels out of place attending Yale University in the 1980s. During the summer he drives his father's "roach coach" lunch van, dates a secretary, and lusts after a coed who sleeps with their professor. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. My Heartbeat RC 55794 by Garret Freymann-Weyr read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Ellen has a crush on her older brother's best friend, James. She wonders if Link and James have a sexual relationship and is not sure where she fits into her friendship with James—until the day James kisses her. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. Printz Honor Book. 2002. Seventeen Wishes RC 55020 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Christy Miller volunteers for a week as a camp counselor— but the girls are much wilder than she expects. She is relieved when one girl becomes a fervent Christian. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Starry Night RC 55019 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Christy Miller feels insecure with her friends—especially with the guys. She is annoyed with her parents' Christmas plans, until she finds peace with the Lord one beautiful evening. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Sweetblood RC 56722 by Pete Hautman read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette As sixteen-year-old Lucy's diabetes spirals out of control, she becomes obsessed with a vampire chat room on the Web. Theorizing that vampires are somehow related to untreated diabetics, Lucy struggles with her illness, her family, and school problems before she accepts her condition. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Historical Fiction All Rivers to the Sea: The Galway Chronicles, Volume 4 RC 55845 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes In this sequel to Ashes of Remembrance (RC 55838), peace and prosperity have finally blessed Bally-nockanor. In spite of plots against him, Joseph Burke returns home to Kate. Then the potato famine hits Ireland and the lives of all the villagers hang in the balance. 2000. The Angry Tide: A Novel of Cornwall, 1798–1799 RC 54187 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes (Reissue) Ross Poldark is a successful lord of the manor, a new member of Parliament, and owner of two mines. George Warleggan, lifelong rival of the Poldark clan, sets into motion political and financial intrigues that could destroy all Ross has struggled for. Sequel to The Four Swans (RC 54186). 1977. Argall: The True Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith; Seven Dreams; a Book of North American Landscapes, Volume 3 RC 55007 by William T. Vollmann read by Gordon Gould 6 cassettes Continuing history of the settling of the North American continent focuses on the English settlers of Jamestown and on the Powhatan Indians. Written in the Elizabethan style, the saga reveals Captain Samuel Argall's brutality toward the tribes. Sequel to Second Dream; Fathers and Crows (RC 37080). Violence and strong language. 2001. Ashes of Remembrance: The Galway Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 55838 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes In this sequel to Of Men and of Angels (RC 48936), Joseph Burke is arrested for treason right after he marries Kate Donovan Garrity. Once again, Kate and the villagers of Ballynockanor must fight to save their way of life, especially against Colonel Mahon's plot to destroy the Burke family. 1999. Ashes of Roses RC 55437 by Mary Jane Auch read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Margaret Rose Nolan arrives at Ellis Island from Ireland dreaming of a happy future. She finds work at New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and tells the horror of escaping from the tragic 1911 fire. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress RC 55365 by Sijie Dai read by Frank Coffee 1 cassette Two privileged teenage boys are sent to a remote village for reeducation during China's Cultural Revolution. When they procure a supply of French books, they read novels to a pretty but uneducated seamstress, with surprising results. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2001. Bella Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1818–1820 RC 55817 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes The family feud continues between the neighboring Poldarks and Warleggans while a murderer is loose in the countryside. Bella Poldark, an aspiring singer, becomes surprisingly successful in both her career and in love. Restless Valentine Warleggan, however, is not so lucky. Sequel to The Twisted Sword (RC 33329). 2002. The Beloved Land: Song of Acadia, Book 5 RC 55413 by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Distant Beacon (RC 55412), Nicole now lives in Massachusetts with Gordon, and Anne remains in England with Thomas. Their father's failing health and revelations of a diary long kept secret launch a search spanning two continents and bring both "sisters" home to late-eighteenth-century Georgetown. 2002. Beyond the Aegean RC 56598 by Elia Kazan read by John Horton 4 cassettes Completes the story of Stavros Topouzoglou begun in America, America (RC 45261) and The Anatolian (RC 45268). In 1919, Stavros returns to Greece to help reclaim Anatolia from the Turks. He also wants to marry young Thomna, who has her own agenda. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. Big Mouth and Ugly Girl RC 54799 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes After sixteen-year-old Matt Donaghy is falsely accused of threatening to blow up his school, the police interrogate him and his peers isolate him. His main supporter is outsider and fellow junior Ursula Riggs. Together they weather the storm of social rejection. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002. The Black Moon: A Novel of Cornwall, 1794–1795 RC 54185 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes (Reissue) The Warleggans and the Poldarks continue their feud although two younger members fall in love with each other. And the threat of war with France intrudes. Sequel to Warleggan (RC 54184). 1973. Blind Sighted RC 55570 by Peter Moore read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Eleventh-grader Kirk Tobak is moody and bored with school, his alcoholic mother, and druggie friends. His job reading for an independent young blind woman, with whom he discusses his problems, gives Kirk new insights. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Bombingham RC 55983 by Anthony Grooms read by David Toney 2 cassettes A young African American soldier in Vietnam is composing a letter to the parents of a friend killed in combat. In the process, he recalls the events of his Alabama childhood during the Civil Rights movement—when the Ku Klux Klan set off bombs in Birmingham. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Braxtons of Miracle Springs RC 55852 by Michael Phillips read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Miracle Springs, California; 1867. Corrie Belle Hollister marries Christopher Braxton, a former pastor, and they settle down near her family. But Corrie's father and brother must deal with enemies from their outlaw days who are seeking revenge. Corrie trusts in God that they will survive. 1996. Chesapeake RC 56347 by James A. Michener read by Frank Coffee 8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Fictionalized chronicle of the Chesapeake Bay region of North America and the struggles of four centuries of settlers and natives. Tells the stories of strong-minded hunters, farmers, and fishermen who came here beginning in the late sixteenth century and celebrates the wildlife that thrives along the mid-Atlantic shore. 1978. Circle of Stars: Druid Circle, Volume 2 RC 55818 by Anna Lee Waldo read by George Holmes 5 cassettes Continues Madoc's adventures with twelfth-century Druids begun in Circle of Stones (RC 49532). When Christians force the Druids out of Wales, Madoc and his companions sail to the New World. There his tale intertwines with that of Cougar, a Native American maiden. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Citizen Washington RC 55566 by William Martin read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Alexandria Gazette editor Hesperus Draper hires his nephew Christopher to investigate why Martha Washington burned private letters from her husband just after his death. At Mount Vernon on the pretext of writing a biography, Christopher interviews Washington's contemporaries, including his personal slave and political colleagues. Some strong language. 1999. A Close Run Thing RC 55643 by Allan Mallinson read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes 1814. British cavalryman Matthew Hervey of the Sixth Light Dragoons is almost court-martialed for insulting a superior officer during a battle against Napoleon's forces. Hervey quickly learns that money will enable him to buy a promotion, joins the fight at the Battle of Waterloo, and wins a plush assignment. 1999. Corps of Discovery: A Novel Based on the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803–1806 RC 55487 by Jeffrey W. Tenney read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes A dramatic retelling of the adventures and hardships of the enlisted men, hunters, and Native Americans, including Sacagawea, who explored the far reaches of the Louisiana Purchase, across the Northwest Territory to the Pacific Ocean. Some strong language. Medicine Pipe Bearer Award. 2001. Crabwalk RC 56519 by Günter Grass read by John Horton 2 cassettes Journalist Paul Pokriefke's life is forever linked to the 1945 sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff—a former cruise ship carrying nearly ten-thousand German refugees—by a Russian submarine. Pokriefke's mother survived and gave birth to him that night. Now fifty years later, Paul confronts the tragedy. Some violence. 2002. The Devil's Oasis RC 55009 by Bartle Bull read by Robert Blumenfeld 3 cassettes Olivio Alavedo still provides a comfortable meeting place for his elite international clientele last seen in A Café on the Nile (RC 48612) as World War II encroaches on Cairo. Anton Rider, his estranged wife, and their son are all caught up in shifting alliances. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. The Distant Beacon: Song of Acadia, Book 4 RC 55412 by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Birthright (RC 53342), Anne remains in England while Nicole, now Lady Harrow, returns to America to oversee her Uncle Charles's estate in Massachusetts. The days ahead are perilous for Nicole and Gordon Goodwind, the man she comes to love, as the American colonies rebel. 2002. Distant Dreams: Ribbons of Steel, Book 1 RC 54868 by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes Virginia, 1835. Fifteen-year-old tomboy Carolina Adams is fascinated by the new railroad trains and falls in love with her sister's fiancé, James Baldwin—who shares her enthusiasm. When he leaves to build a new rail line, Carolina puts their relationship in God's hands. Prequel to A Hope Beyond (RC 54869). For senior high and older readers. 1997. Dream Weaver RC 56759 by Penina Keen Spinka read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Picture Maker (RC 54509) dies instructing her daughter Ingrid to value her own dreams. Upon Ingrid and her family's return to reclaim their Greenland home, facing both plague and a now-Christian community forces them to change course—to where Ingrid's destiny as Dream Weaver waits. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. Drop City RC 55862 by T. Coraghessan Boyle read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes 1970s. Feeling the heat from California lawmen, the brothers and sisters of Drop City head north to reestablish their commune in the Alaskan wilderness. Locals have mixed reactions as they collide with the hippies. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. East of the Sun RC 56194 by Barbara Bickmore read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes After meeting Dr. Baxter Hathaway in 1926, American Liliane Wentworth follows him to his hospital in the Congo. Over the next fifty years Liliane, daughter Carolyn, and granddaughter Courtney lead lives filled with bittersweet love and a fierce desire to help the natives. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1988. Eclipse RC 55428 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes The fictitious voices of Lewis and Clark alternate in the telling of events after their return from the Northwest in 1806. Lewis reveals a medical secret that may account for his rapid mental decline and early death. Clark marries and enjoys family life even as he confronts the issue of slavery. 2002. An Eye of the Fleet: A Nathaniel Drinkwater Novel, Book 1 RC 57218 by Richard Woodman read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Midshipman Nathaniel Drinkwater first sees action aboard HMS Cyclops during the Moonlight Battle of 1780. While gaining experience, he deals with the tyranny of a senior midshipman, meets and falls in love with a vicar's daughter, and faces battles in America. Prequel to A King's Cutter (RC 57219). Some violence and some strong language. 1981. The Family RC 55290 by Mario Puzo and Carol Gino read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes The author of The Godfather (RC 25677) depicts the fifteenth-century family of Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI. After Cardinal Borgia becomes Pope, he bestows official power onto his children and forces them into profitable marriages. He expects nothing less than full devotion in his quest to found a dynasty. 2001. The Feast of the Goat RC 56801 by Mario Vargas Llosa read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Urania Cabral, returning to the Dominican Republic where her father is terminally ill, recalls her youth during the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Called "the Goat" for his depravity with women, Trujillo was the reason for her forty-year estrangment from her father. Strong language and some violence. 2000. The Fiery Ring: The House of Winslow, Book 28 RC 56760 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Virginia, 1925. Siblings Joy and Travis Winslow are anticipating their family's return when tragedy strikes. Left to the mercy of greedy relatives, they escape, but get separated. They cling to the faith of their parents, survive, and—once reunited—strive to recover their rightful inheritance. Sequel to The Heavenly Fugitive (RC 56735). 2002. The Fifteen Streets RC 56581 by Catherine Cookson read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes John O'Brien, an impoverished young dock worker from the Tyneside slums called the Fifteen Streets, falls in love with Mary Llewellyn, a well-bred schoolteacher. John works to defy the cycle of poverty, alcohol, and violence, but class differences—and tragedy—threaten to tear them apart. Some violence and some strong language. 1952. Fingersmith RC 56184 by Sarah Waters read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes Victorian London. Orphaned Sue Trinder was raised by a caring family of petty thieves. To repay them, she helps an elegant con man swindle a wealthy heiress. But the plan is compromised when Sue begins to have feelings for the victim. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Flight of the Swan RC 56785 by Rosario Ferré read by Jacinda Bronaugh 2 cassettes In 1917 a touring Russian ballet troupe is stranded in Puerto Rico as a result of the Russian Revolution. When the leader of the troupe, "Madame" to her younger ballerinas, falls in love with a revolutionary half her age, everyone's life is radically transformed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Forever RC 55702 by Pete Hamill read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes In 1740 Irish immigrant Cormac O'Connor arrives in Manhattan to avenge the murder of his parents. He is magically given the gift of eternal life—provided he doesn't leave the island—and watches the city, and America, grow. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. The Four Feathers RC 55289 by A.E.W. Mason read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Classic adventure tale. In 1882, Harry Feversham resigns from the British Army just before his regiment leaves for battle in the Sudan, resulting in accusations of cowardice from three friends and his fiancée. Harry travels to the East, disguises himself as a native, and intervenes anonymously to save his comrades' lives. 1902. The Four Swans: A Novel of Cornwall, 1795–1797 RC 54186 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes (Reissue) On the day that he stands for Parliament in 1797 Ross Poldark reflects on the four women in his life. They are in part responsible for the remorse he feels at a time when he should be elated. Sequel to The Black Moon (RC 54185). 1976. Girl in a Cage RC 56457 by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris read by Corrie James 2 cassettes 1306. As English armies invade Scotland, spunky eleven- year-old Princess Marjorie, the daughter of King Robert the Bruce, is captured and put on public display, locked in an iron cage. Marjorie describes her imprisonment, and tells how she overcame her ordeal. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. The Glorious Cause: A Novel of the American Revolution RC 55251 by Jeff Shaara read by Robert Sams 5 cassettes The British under General Howe pursue George Washington's army into New Jersey in the summer of 1776. Benjamin Franklin is in Paris, trying to enlist support from the French. This sequel to Rise to Rebellion (RC 52454) completes Shaara's factually accurate epic two-volume recounting of the birth of the American republic. 2002. The Golden Angel: The House of Winslow, Book 26 RC 56544 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Erin Winslow's rescue of a downed pilot in Africa leads to flying lessons and love in the early 1920s. A broken heart sends her fleeing to her grandparents in America. There she finds happiness as a café owner, a stunt pilot, and a Christian. Sequel to Amazon Quest (RC 53782). 2001. The Great Fire RC 57098 by Shirley Hazzard read by Steven Crossley 2 cassettes 1947. Thirty-two-year-old British major Aldred Leith comes from China to Occupied Japan to report on Hiroshima conditions. Postwar loneliness haunts him and his friend Peter Exley, who saved his life in battle. Leith falls in love with teenaged Australian Helen Driscoll, who is also struggling to recover from personal trauma. National Book Award. 2003. The Heavenly Fugitive: The House of Winslow, Book 27 RC 56735 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Amelia Winslow and her brother, Phillip, live in New York during the exciting and dangerous 1920s. Amelia jeopardizes her life when she becomes a nightclub singer. Phil becomes a district attorney, but falls in love with a gangster's daughter. Sequel to Golden Angel (RC 56544). 2002. A Home for the Heart: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister, Book 8 RC 55841 by Michael Phillips read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes 1865. Twenty-eight-year-old Corrie Belle Hollister continues her journal entries as she travels from Pennsylvania to California. She reminisces about her previous journey west thirteen years ago with her mother and siblings and looks forward to marrying Christopher. Sequel to Land of the Brave and the Free (RC 40215). 1994. Honorable Company: A Novel of India before the Raj RC 55644 by Allan Mallinson read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes 1815. Captain Matthew Hervey is sent to India to assess the "serviceableness of the nizam's forces." This mission of substance is supposed to mend fences with the rajah, but involves espionage, plunder, and conspiracy. Sequel to A Close Run Thing (RC 55643). 2000. A Hope Beyond: Ribbons of Steel, Book 2 RC 54869 by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes Maryland, 1836-42. Carolina Adams becomes a tutor for a motherless girl in Baltimore, while her true love, James Baldwin, builds the railroad to Cumberland. Over time their commitment to God and to each other doesn't di-minish. Sequel to Distant Dreams (RC 54868). For senior high and older readers. 1997. Last of the Amazons RC 55922 by Steven Pressfield read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes 1250 B.C. Theseus, king of Athens, journeys to the land of woman warriors known as Amazons. When their queen, Antiope, falls in love with him and departs with the Greeks, the rest of the tribe seeks revenge and attacks Athens. Some violence. 2002. Light on Lucrezia RC 56990 by Jean Plaidy read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes In this sequel to Madonna of the Seven Hills (RC 55369), Lucrezia Borgia, the illegitimate, divorced daughter of Pope Alexander VI, and a member of one of medieval Italy's most powerful and ruthless families, is used as a pawn in a political struggle for power. 1958. Lust for Life RC 55899 by Irving Stone read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes (Reissue) Fictional biography of the passionate and beleaguered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890). Based on the three volumes of van Gogh's letters to his brother, Theo. Basis for an Academy Award-winning movie. 1934. Madame Serpent RC 56103 by Jean Plaidy read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes (Reissue) In 1533 Italian heiress Catherine de Medici becomes the reluctant bride of Henry of Orléans, the second son of the king of France. After thirty years of marriage, during which she becomes the queen, Catherine has grown embittered. After Henry's death she becomes regent for her young son. 1951. Madonna of the Seven Hills RC 55369 by Jean Plaidy read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1492 illegitimate twelve-year-old Lucrezia Borgia's father is elected Pope Alexander VI. Lucrezia enters an arranged marriage at thirteen and is drawn into a web of politics, deceit, and murder by her family. 1958. Magnolia Creek RC 55470 by Jill Marie Landis read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Kentucky, 1860s. Struck by her natural beauty and folk healing skills, Dr. Dru Talbot marries Sara Collier just before leaving for war. When he is presumed dead, Sara finds solace with another, bearing an illegitimate child. Then Dru returns. Can he forgive Sara's transgressions? Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Mozart's Wife RC 55456 by Juliet V. Waldron read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Fictionalized life of Konstanze Marie Weber, Wolfgang Mozart's wife. Recounts Konstanze's progress from child to wife to widow, bearing Mozart six children, managing his unsteady and often debt-laden household, mythologizing him posthumously, and later creating a new life on her own. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Murder Most Royal RC 56597 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes (Reissue) Fictional portraits of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard from childhood to their marriages as second and fifth wives of England's Henry VIII (1491–1547) and their ultimate beheadings at his behest. Sequel to The King's Secret Matter (RC 46442). 1949. The October Horse RC 56136 by Colleen McCullough read by Chuck Benson 7 cassettes in 2 containers In this sequel to Caesar: Let the Dice Fly (RC 45492), the Roman emperor travels to Egypt to gather allies and supplies—and fathers a son with Cleopatra. Meanwhile his enemies, including Brutus, plot to regain the luster of the republic by killing Caesar. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. One Man's Bible RC 56800 by Gao Xingjian read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Nobel Prize-winning expatriate's fictionalized autobiographical account of life during China's Cultural Revolution. A dissident artist and intellectual revisits memories of labor-reform school, several love affairs, and the political turmoil of Mao's brutal Communist regime. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. Paradise Alley: City of Fire Trilogy, Book 2 RC 56752 by Kevin Baker read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes In the waterfront slums of New York City in 1863, three working-class women wait out riots against a military draft decree. Recreates the Irish experience and racial tensions of Civil War-era New York. Sequel to Dreamland (RC 50727). Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Pasadena RC 54944 by David Ebershoff read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Linda Stamp's coming-of-age in California in the early years of the twentieth century is reflected in Pasadena's transformation from frontier town to opulent suburb. Three men influence Linda's life: her brother; her husband, wealthy rancher Willis Poore; and Bruder, the enigmatic stranger who returns from the war with her father. Bestseller. 2002. Postcards from No Man's Land RC 56042 by Aidan Chambers read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Jacob's first trip to Holland from England is both a personal adventure and a family responsibility to visit his grandfather's grave from World War II. His contemporary travels are juxtaposed with the experiences of Geertrui—the young woman who loved his grandfather in 1944. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. Printz Award. 1999. The Prince of Darkness RC 55709 by Jean Plaidy read by John Horton 2 cassettes (Reissue) When Richard the Lionheart dies in 1199, his brother John becomes king. Cruel King John has to fight at Runnymede and then sign the Magna Carta. His abduction of a twelve-year- old French noblewoman ignites wars between England and France. Sequel to The Heart of the Lion (RC 43542). 1978. A Promise for Tomorrow: Ribbons of Steel, Book 3 RC 54870 by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson read by Janis Gray 4 cassettes Allegheny Mountains, Maryland; 1843–53. Carolina and James move to a rural town while James supervises the building of the railroad. They respond to their stepdaughter Victoria's interest in a young Irish laborer by confronting their prejudices and trusting God. Sequel to A Hope Beyond (RC 54869). For senior high and older readers. 1998. Queen Jezebel RC 56263 by Jean Plaidy read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Sixteenth-century France. In this sequel to The Italian Woman (RC 28647), Catherine de'Medici, mother of the mad King Charles, plots to massacre all the Huguenots of Paris on the Eve of Saint Bartholomew. Some violence. 1953. The Queen's Necklace RC 56355 by Alexandre Dumas read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes France, 1784. The comtesse de la Motte perpetrates a swindle using Marie Antoinette's name to obtain an expensive diamond necklace from a jeweller. Scandal ensues when the duplicity becomes known. Written by the author of The Three Musketeers (RC 20185) and originally published in French in 1850. 1902. Red Water RC 55491 by Judith Freeman read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes When Mormon leader John D. Lee is executed in Utah in 1877 for his role in the Mountain Meadows Massacre twenty years earlier, he leaves behind nineteen widows. Three of them remember the hardships of a violent frontier, the dead man, and the rigors of their faith. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Rosamund: Friarsgate Inheritance, Book 1 RC 55518 by Bertrice Small read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Rosamund Bolton inherited Friarsgate Manor at age three and was widowed twice by age thirteen. Now her second husband's will thwarts her greedy uncle's plan to possess Friarsgate and leads her to Henry VIII's private chambers. Prequel to Until You (RC 59491). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. The Safe Bridge RC 55228 by Frances Parkinson Keyes read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Vermont, early 1800s. Elizabeth Burr is banished from Scotland when her father learns of her love for British soldier and adventurer Basil Keith. Elizabeth adjusts to her new life of hardship and eventually marries frontiersman James Anderson. Years later, Basil returns to claim her. 1934. Separate Roads: Ribbons West, Book 2 RC 55029 by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Two years after Westward the Dream (RC 55028), Brenton Baldwin has fallen in love with his sister-in-law Caitlan O'Connor, while Jordana Baldwin too finds love. Kiernan continues to work on the new railroad. Their faith in God helps in dangerous situations. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Shylock's Daughter RC 54355 by Mirjam Pressler read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes In sixteenth-century Venice, sixteen-year-old Jessica falls in love with Lorenzo, a young nobleman. Their situation is complicated by religious differences. Will Jessica betray her Jewish background and leave her father, Shylock, to marry the Christian Lorenzo? Inspired by Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice (RC 21495). For senior high readers. 2000.A Ties That Bind: Ribbons West, Book 3 RC 55030 by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes By 1868 Jordana Baldwin is finally settled in Sacramento, California, with her family, but at twenty-two, she is bored with life. She is enticed to spy on the Union Pacific railroad, falls in love with Captain Rich O'Brian, and prays for happiness. Sequel to Separate Roads (RC 55029). For senior high and older readers. 2000. Twist at the End: A Novel of O. Henry RC 57016 by Steven Saylor read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes Historical mystery novel constructed around grisly serial murders committed in 1885 while Will Porter, the short story writer O. Henry, lived in Austin, Texas. It reveals the racial bigotry and political scandals of post-Civil War Texas, as well as Porter's incarceration for embezzlement. Some strong language. 2000. Warleggan: A Novel of Cornwall, 1792–1793 RC 54184 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ross and Demelza's marriage becomes stormy as Ross renews his relationship with his cousin's wife, Elizabeth, and Demelza becomes involved with a Scottish officer. The feud with the mine-owning Warleggan family also continues. Sequel to Jeremy Poldark (RC 54183). 1955. Westward the Dream: Ribbons West, Book 1 RC 55028 by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In 1862 Brenton Baldwin and his sister Jordana leave the east to join relatives Victoria and Kiernan O'Connor inCalifornia. Accompanying them is Kiernan's sister Caitlan, newly arrived from Ireland. Brenton photographs the expanding railroad as they travel west, trusting God to protect them. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Where Two Seas Met: Cheney and Shiloh; the Inheritance, Book 1 RC 56607 by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Now married, Cheney Duvall and Shiloh Irons-Winslow are honeymooning on their ship in the West Indies. Their faith helps them live through a storm, seek refuge on a small island, prevent a contagious disease from spreading, and face their old nemesis, Bain Winslow. 2001. William's Wife RC 55621 by Jean Plaidy read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes In 1677 fifteen-year-old Princess Mary is forced to marry a cousin, the joyless Prince William of Orange, to keep England in Protestant hands. Eventually she has to betray her Catholic father, James II, to assume the throne with her husband. Sequel to The Pleasures of Love (RC 37606). 1993. Holidays The Christmas Train RC 55045 by David Baldacci read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Journalist Tom Langdon takes a cross-country train from the East Coast to Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his girlfriend. On the trip he meets a host of zany characters, including one who happens to be his former lover. Sparks fly until Tom's girlfriend shows up in Chicago. Bestseller. 2002. Esther's Gift: A Mitford Christmas Story RC 55329 by Jan Karon read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Christmas Eve. Esther Bolick bakes special orange marmalade cakes for gifts but wonders what they really cost. When her husband calculates forty-three dollars per cake, Esther decides to shorten her list. But the words of a Christmas song change her mind. Includes recipe. Bestseller. 2002. Human Relationships All He Ever Wanted RC 55765 by Anita Shreve read by Dennis Boutsikaris 2 cassettes New England, early twentieth century. Professor Nicholas Van Tassel first meets Etna Bliss when they escape from a hotel fire. He is immediately drawn to her, and they eventually marry, although she admits she does not really love him. Nicholas's obsessive, one-sided love eventually destroys their family. 2003. An American Summer RC 55568 by Frank Deford read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Summer, 1954; Baltimore. Fourteen-year-old Christy meets a wealthy and beautiful twenty-three-year-old neighbor named Kathryn. She has been paralyzed and confined to an iron lung due to polio, yet helps Christy master his swimming technique and cope with growing up. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Bookends RC 55704 by Jane Green read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Londoners Josh, Catherine, and Si—who is gay—have been close friends since college. Catherine even opens a bookshop/café with Josh's wife, Lucy. When gorgeous Portia, a former untrustworthy friend from their school days, enters the picture, the group's relationship threatens to unravel. Strong language. 2001. The Buffalo Soldier RC 55786 by Chris Bohjalian read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes After their twin girls die in a flood, Terry and Laura Sheldon apply for a foster child. Alfred, a withdrawn ten- year-old moves in, the only African American in the rural Vermont town. A book about a post-Civil War black cavalry unit inspires Alfred while the Sheldons struggle with their grief. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. The Center of Everything RC 56884 by Laura Moriarty read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Young Evelyn Bucknow lives in a small Kansas town with her immature single mother, Tina. When Evelyn is ten, Tina's affair with her married boss dissolves, leaving her financially and emotionally devastated—and pregnant. Evelyn initially tries to distance herself but learns during high school that people aren't all good or bad. Some strong language. 2003. The Clockwork Testament; or, Enderby's End RC 57000 by Anthony Burgess read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette (Reissue) A British poet teaching in New York City is attacked by students and journalists outraged by his film script—based on a Gerard Manley Hopkins poem—that Hollywood has turned into an X-rated movie. Burgess aims satirical barbs at American culture and protest movements of the 1970s. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1974. Colored Sugar Water RC 56167 by Venise Berry read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Best friends Lucy Merriweather and Adel Kelly are thirty- something African American women struggling with midlife issues. In their search for emotional fulfillment and true happiness, they are forced to reexamine their priorities in light of their men, their careers, and their spirituality. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. Crazy in Berlin RC 57041 by Thomas Berger read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Carlo Reinhart, an army medic in occupied Berlin, is a German American appalled by the Holocaust and postwar disarray. He falls into many misadventures—bizarre, poignant, and comic—during his tour and eventually spends time in a psycho ward before returning home. Some strong language. Followed by Reinhart in Love (RC 57045). 1958. The Doctor's House RC 55561 by Ann Beattie read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A widow and her adult children explore the paternal roots and lasting influence of their family's dysfunction. Daughter Nina is currently engrossed in the details of her brother Andrew's womanizing. Both reflect on their tortured upbringing at the hands of their emotionally abusive father and alcoholic mother. Strong language. 2002. Don't Cry for Yesterday: Why Me? RC 55301 by Deborah Kent read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Amber is excited to be going to a party with Eric, a football player. But on the way Eric's reckless driving causes an accident, leaving Amber partially paralyzed. Now the aspiring singer endures rehabilitation and adjusting to life in a wheelchair. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey RC 54289 by Margaret Peterson Haddix read by Kimberly Schraf 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Tish, assigned to keep a journal, instructs her teacher not to read the family problems she confides there. But after being abandoned by her parents and left almost homeless, Tish allows Mrs. Dunphrey to help her and her younger brother sort out their lives. For senior high readers. 1996. Faithless: Tales of Transgression RC 54417 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes Twenty-one short stories exploring the late-twentieth- century American psyche at moments of betrayal, disappointment, and passion. In "Lover," a woman jilted by her married lover plots his death, using an automobile as her weapon. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Family Matters RC 56576 by Rohinton Mistry read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Bombay, 1990s. Retired professor Nariman Vakeel suffers from Parkinson disease. When an injury leaves him bedridden, his stepchildren send him to recuperate with his daughter and her family. Relations and resources become strained as Nariman revisits his past and an unresolved love affair. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. Fire in the Rock RC 56041 by Joe Martin read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Carolina, 1956. Two sixteen-year-old white teens, Bo and Mae Maude, and African American Pollo are enjoying the summer when Bubba arrives from Louisiana and upsets their harmony. Ten years later the guys are reunited—Bo is a graduate student and Pollo is a minister—jailed for civil disobedience. Some strong language. 2001. Flirting with Pete RC 56487 by Barbara Delinsky read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes When Casey Ellis, a thirty-four-year-old psychotherapist, inherits a Boston townhouse from her psychologist father, who never acknowledged her, she begins sifting through papers he left behind. Her discovery of a story about a young woman abused by her father sets Casey on a path to family and love. 2003. Free Radical RC 55605 by Claire Rudolf Murphy read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Luke of Fairbanks, Alaska, is preparing for a baseball tournament when his mother shocks him. She's been wanted by the FBI for thirty-one years for setting off a bomb that killed someone during a Vietnam War protest. And she's going to turn herself in. For senior high readers. 2002. Gravesend Light RC 55623 by David Payne read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In the 1980s, anthropologist Joe Madden researches fishermen on Little Roanoke island, North Carolina. His love for doctor Day Shaughnessey is complicated by an unplanned pregnancy, unresolved feelings toward his estranged father, and a murderous storm at sea. Sequel to Ruin Creek (RC 37753). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. He Sleeps RC 55962 by Reginald McKnight read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes African-American anthropologist Bertrand Milworth travels to Senegal, leaving behind his Caucasian wife. Life with his African host family highlights his insecurities about racial identity, sex, and his failing marriage. Bertrand, tormented by vivid, disturbing dreams, confronts his deepest fears. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Heaven of Mercury RC 57135 by Brad Watson read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Mercury, Mississippi, radio announcer and newspaperman Finus Bates has loved Birdie since 1917, when he spied her doing a naked cartwheel. Despite mutual attraction, both married others. Now an investigation into the decades-old death of Birdie's husband illuminates the past. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. In the Bedroom: Seven Stories RC 57303 by Andre Dubus read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Tales of pivotal moments in people's lives. In "Killings" a grief-stricken father tries to assuage his wife's sorrow by confronting their son's murderer—who is out on bail. This story inspired the screenplay for the movie In the Bedroom. Some strong language. 2002. Inflating a Dog: The Story of Ella's Lunch Launch RC 56887 by Eric Kraft read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Peter Leroy recalls an entrepreneurial adventure of his mother: her summer purchase of a clam boat to sell refreshments along the bay. Arcinella, however, is slowly sinking despite the secret efforts of thirteen-year-old Peter and his sweetheart, Patti, to keep her—and his mother's dreams—afloat. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. July, July RC 55350 by Tim O'Brien read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Over the course of a July weekend in 2000, while the Darton Hall College Class of 1969 celebrates its unofficial thirtieth reunion, ten old friends drink, dance, flirt, and remember poignant episodes from their pasts. Bestseller. 2002. Middle Age: A Romance RC 54789 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes When enigmatic sculptor Adam Berendt dies while rescuing a child from a capsized boat, members of an affluent New York suburb undergo soul searching. Explores love, marriage, deception, family, and identity through the relationships of Berendt's former friends. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Middlesex RC 54934 by Jeffrey Eugenides read by Erik Sandvold 5 cassettes At forty-one, hermaphrodite Cal Stephanides examines the rare genetic mutation that has caused his gender to change since his birth as a girl in 1960. He describes his teenage revelations, his Greek grandparents' guilty secret, and his coming-of-age in Detroit. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. The Other Woman RC 56284 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes An unnamed African American news producer is contacted by David Lawrence, a stranger who tells her that her husband is having an affair with his wife. The producer and David meet and have a brief fling, which their cheating spouses soon discover. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. Pen Pals RC 56943 by Olivia Goldsmith read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Wall Street hot shot Jennifer Spencer agrees to take the fall for her boss's insider trading until she is imprisoned in a harsh female correctional facility. Vowing revenge, she enlists the help of her former company's accountant and some fellow inmates, all the while learning about injustice and suffering. Strong language. 2002. Perma Red RC 56419 by Debra Magpie Earling read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Growing up on the Flathead Indian reservation in 1940s Montana, Louise White Elk has always known that Baptiste Yellow Knife intended to marry her. But he is not the only man who wants to possess her, and violent passions are provoked. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. P.G. County by Connie Briscoe read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Satire of women seeking social success in a Washington, D.C., African American suburb. Recovering alcoholic Barbara deals with her philandering husband, while high-ranking civil servant Jolene is blinded by greed. Lee searches for her father and Candice discovers a shocking family secret. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. The Seal Wife RC 56037 by Kathryn Harrison read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Alaska, 1915. Bigelow, a young scientist charged with setting up a weather observatory in Anchorage, becomes obsessed with a mysterious silent woman he meets there. A relationship develops, but the woman suddenly disappears. Bigelow is deeply disturbed by her departure, and his grief is intensified by the isolating terrain. Descriptions of sex. 2002. The Secret Life of Bees RC 55533 by Sue Monk Kidd read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes South Carolina, 1964. Fourteen-year-old Lily rescues her African American housekeeper—and substitute mother— Rosaleen, from the hospital. Rosaleen had been beaten for trying to register to vote. They flee to a safe place where Lily's battered late mother had also fled—a beekeeping operation run by three black sisters. Some strong language. 2002. The Silent Lady RC 55468 by Catherine Cookson read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In 1955 Irene Baindor, missing wife of a London peer, arrives at the law office of Alexander Armstrong, who has searched for her for twenty-six years. Dirty and mute, she is nearly turned away until Armstrong recognizes her. He learns her husband is not as he appears. 2001. Sweet Dreams RC 55022 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Christy Miller and her friend Katie are glad to be finally graduating from high school. Christy is secure in her future with Todd while Katie, influenced by her boyfriend, is falling away from her faith. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. A Time to Cherish RC 55021 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Christy Miller is happy now that Todd has made a commitment to her. Then best friend Katie gets involved with the wrong boy, and pal Doug becomes more withdrawn. Christy asks God to set things straight. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Trading Up RC 56866 by Candace Bushnell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Social-climbing Janey Wilcox, last seen in Four Blondes (RC 51128), becomes a successful New York model. She marries a millionaire movie mogul and lives in the fast lane but can't escape her sordid past or really love anyone. So she moves to Hollywood. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. True Friends RC 55018 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Christy and her friend Katie head to the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe. Christy becomes part of the fast crowd. But Katie warns her of trouble and Christy remembers her religious values. Christy is also frustrated because she hasn't heard from Todd. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Humor The Cat-Nappers: A Jeeves and Bertie Story RC 55373 by P.G. Wodehouse read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette (Reissue) Aunt Dahlia recruits Bertie Wooster and his unflappable manservant, Jeeves, to kidnap the feline companion of a thoroughbred racehorse against which she has bet heavily. The horse apparently performs well only when its cherished stablemate is near at hand. 1974. Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson RC 56064 by Louise Rennison read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Since her adventures in Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas (RC 54535), Georgia continues recording her affairs in her journal. She's attracted to Dave while dating Robbie, her cat impregnates a neighbor's, and her class takes a trip to Frogland (France). For senior high readers. 2002. The Devil Wears Prada RC 56233 by Lauren Weisberger read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Unfashionable Ivy League graduate Andrea Sachs lands a prized job as assistant to legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly. After almost a year of working fourteen-hour days performing personal services for her intolerable prima donna boss, Andrea has to choose between servitude and her true self. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight RC 56786 by Jimmy Breslin read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes (Reissue) Satirical tale of a Brooklyn Mafia family's turf wars. Boss Anthony "Baccala" Pastrumo Sr. organizes a bike race to give restless gangster Kid Sally Palumbo a chance to make some real money, but the scheme veers wildly out of control. Some strong language. 1969. Her RC 55464 by Laura Zigman read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Thirty-four-year-old Elise meets Donald on a plane to Washington, D.C., where they both moved to change careers. They fall in love and are planning a wedding when Donald's beautiful and manipulative ex-fiancée, Adrienne, also moves to town. Elise becomes increasingly jealous and obsessed— but with good reason. Some strong language. 2002. Jane Austen in Boca RC 56025 by Paula Marantz Cohen read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Carol Newman of New Jersey meddles in the romantic affairs of her widowed mother-in-law, May, who lives in a Jewish retirement community in Boca Raton, Florida. May's friends Flo and Lila also flirt with romance within the hierarchical social life of condominium dwellers. 2002. Moon over Manhattan: Mystery and Mayhem RC 56644 by Larry King and Thomas H. Cook read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Wealthy teenager Allison Vandameer, daughter of a liberal television commentator in New York City, plots a fake elopement to blackmail dad into letting her attend film school. The plan goes awry when her dim-witted boyfriend, Goonie, gets confused. Further schemes involve Goonie, a doorman, a reporter, and other hustlers. Some strong language. 2003. Must Love Dogs RC 56004 by Claire Cook read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes At the urging of her large family, forty-year-old divorced preschool teacher Sarah Hurlihy turns to the personal ads to find a date. When the first guy turns out to be her own father, she figures things can only get worse, until she borrows her brother's dog as bait. Some strong language. 2002. My Perfect Life RC 55673 by Dyan Sheldon read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Ella has no interest in running for class president at her New Jersey high school. But her unconventional friend Lola, from Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (RC 49701), persuades her to challenge rich and beautiful Carla in a nasty popularity race. For senior high readers. 2002. Tricky Business RC 56595 by Dave Barry read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes A Florida gambling ship loaded with passengers—two runaway senior citizens, a stoned house band, a single-mother cocktail waitress, and some mafiosi—heads out into a tropical storm. And shady owner Bobby Kemp picks this night to rob the Mafia of illegal drug money. Violence and strong language. 2002. Uncle Boris in the Yukon and Other Shaggy Dog Stories RC 54616 by Daniel Pinkwater read by Neil Berman 1 cassette Author and NPR commentator relates anecdotes—bizarre, outlandish, and poignant—about the dogs in his life and lessons he and the dogs have learned. Pinkwater has faced numerous training challenges, from the Pekingese presented to him in infancy by Uncle Boris to the malamutes acquired after his marriage. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Legal Themes Absolute Rage RC 55146 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes When union chief "Red" Heeney, his wife, and their child are murdered, New York district attorney Butch Karp is sent to West Virginia as a special prosecutor. The Heeneys had been summer neighbors of the Karps. Violence escalates when Karp's family is attacked. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Arraignment RC 55328 by Steve Martini read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes After attorney Paul Madriani's friend Nick Rush and Rush's shady client are murdered, Madriani accepts a case involving Rush's widow, who he suspects knows something about the deaths. The trail leads to smugglers in South America and law firm shenanigans. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Beyond Suspicion RC 56556 by James Grippando read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Attorney Jack Swyteck—last seen in The Pardon (RC 41625)—is scammed by a former lover into winning an insurance case that the Russian Mafia is involved in. When the woman ends up dead in his bathtub, Jack is framed for her murder. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Breach of Trust RC 56175 by Bonnie MacDougal read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Philadelphia attorney Dan Casella and assistant Jenny Lodge represent a rival lawyer charged with embezzlement. But when their own relationship becomes more than professional, Dan asks Jenny to quit. Pregnant and alone, Jenny joins another firm as the plot thickens. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. Conflict of Interest RC 55362 by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Assistant district attorney Joanne Kuhlman of Ventura, California, has just recovered her missing children after two years. She is also working on a case of armed robbery and suspects that Ian Decker, who is developmentally impaired, has been set up by his accomplices. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Depraved Indifference RC 55303 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes While Butch Karp, a New York district attorney, prosecutes Croatian terrorists for killing a policeman, the CIA, the FBI, and the Catholic Church campaign to free them. Karp's assistant and lover, Marlene Ciampi, assists the investigation, which leads back to World War II atrocities. Violence and strong language. 1989. The First Law RC 55773 by John Lescroart read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes San Francisco police lieutenant Abe Glitsky is handed a desk job after being wounded in The Oath (RC 53767). When his father's friend is killed and his buddy, attorney Dismas Hardy, is defending the suspect, Glitsky becomes involved—against direct orders. Violence and strong language. 2003. Immoral Certainty RC 55304 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes New York D.A. Butch Karp's team investigates a serial killer who targets children and a Mafia murder in Little Italy. Somehow the two cases are related. Karp and his lover, assistant D.A. Marlene Ciampi, track the culprits. Violence and strong language. 1991. The Jazz Bird RC 55791 by Craig Holden read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes October, 1927. When Cincinnati bootlegger and lawyer George Remus turns himself in after killing his society wife, the question is not whether he did it, but why? Prosecuting attorney Charlie Taft investigates a tale of murder, lust, and betrayal. Based on a true story. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Just Revenge RC 56410 by Alan M. Dershowitz read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Massachusetts, 1999. Elderly professor Max Menuchen survived a Holocaust massacre that killed his entire family in 1942. When prosecution attempts fail to hold the executioner accountable for war crimes, Menuchen exacts his own revenge, then faces a high-profile trial, defended by his old friend Abe Ringel. Violence. 1999. The Last Juror RC 57381 by John Grisham read by John Polk 3 cassettes Clanton, Mississippi; 1970. Twenty-three-year-old Willie Traynor buys the bankrupt county paper and begins building circulation. He inflames readers with his reporting of a young widow's rape and murder by Danny Padgitt, who threatens his jury with revenge if they convict him. Years later Padgitt returns for retribution. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004. Line of Vision RC 55596 by David Ellis read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Investment banker Marty Kalish is accused of murdering his lover Rachel's husband. Marty devises a defense, changes his story to suit the evidence, and bends the truth. Complications arise—some from the elegant widow. Strong language and some violence. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 2001. Lost Girls RC 56411 by Andrew Pyper read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Drug-addicted attorney Bartholomew Crane is in northern Ontario to defend a creepy teacher accused of killing two female students. Except there aren't any bodies, a ghost haunts the murder scene, and a phantom phone constantly rings in Barth's hotel. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Mistress of Justice RC 56460 by Jeffery Deaver read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Paralegal Taylor Lockwood is asked by attorney Mitchell Reece to help him recover a stolen promissory note worth millions. As Taylor delves into what goes on at the Wall Street law firm, she uncovers deceit, fraud, suicide, drugs, and finally murder. Strong language and some violence. 1992. No Lesser Plea RC 55302 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes New York assistant D.A. Butch Karp struggles to convict Mandeville Louis, a cold-blooded killer who is feigning insanity. He also battles the police and legal bureaucracies that handicap justice. Louis raises the stakes when he sets his sights on Karp's coworker, Marlene Ciampi. Violence and strong language. 1987. Reckless Endangerment RC 56413 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Deputy D.A. Butch Karp investigates a case of Palestinians murdering Jews in New York City. When a suspect's sister shows up at the shelter for battered women where Marlene Ciampi—Karp's wife—volunteers, Marlene considers turning her over. Violence and strong language. 1998. The Runner RC 56405 by Christopher Reich read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes American lawyer Devlin Judge is assigned to the International Military Tribunal to try leaders of the Third Reich for war crimes. Judge also wants to find former Olympic runner SS major Erich Seyss, the man responsible for Judge's brother's death. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Ties That Bind RC 56333 by Phillip Margolin read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Portland, Oregon, attorney Amanda Jaffe is still recovering emotionally from a violent criminal case Wild Justice (RC 50857) when she agrees to represent pimp Jon Dupre—accused of killing a U.S. senator. Dupre claims he was framed by a cabal of corrupt businessmen. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Literature The Cave RC 56575 by José Saramago read by Peter Gil 3 cassettes A commercial center no longer needs the pottery jugs of elderly widower Cipriano Algor, who instead creates clay figurines. His daughter, a new love, and a stray dog help him cope with imminent retirement until a haunting discovery under the urban complex changes them forever. By winner of 1998 Nobel Prize for Literature. 2000. The Complete Short Prose, 1929–1989 RC 55580 by Samuel Beckett read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Collection of stories spanning the career of the 1969 Nobel laureate from Ireland. Arranged chronologically, they chart Beckett's philosophical evolution. The introduction by S.E. Gontarski places Beckett's short fiction within the context of the Irish storytelling tradition. 1995. The Four Feathers RC 55289 by A.E.W. Mason read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Classic adventure tale. In 1882, Harry Feversham resigns from the British Army just before his regiment leaves for battle in the Sudan, resulting in accusations of cowardice from three friends and his fiancée. Harry travels to the East, disguises himself as a native, and intervenes anonymously to save his comrades' lives. 1902. Reflections in a Golden Eye RC 55419 by Carson McCullers read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette 1941. A Southern army post is rattled by undercurrents of hatred and desire. A homosexual officer chases a young private while his wife has a torrid affair with another officer. Then someone is killed. Foreword by Tennessee Williams. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1941. Mystery and Detective Adam and Eve and Pinch Me RC 55890 by Ruth Rendell read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes London. Jock Lewis proves himself irresistible to women, especially those with sizable bank accounts. Minty, one of his conquests, is visited by Jock's ghost even before he really gets what's coming to him. The lives of Jock's victims and their acquaintances intersect with murderous results. Violence. 2001. Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came RC 57297 by M.C. Beaton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Miserable after her failed marriage, Agatha finds solace on an island vacation. Returning home, she spies the body of a young bride floating in a river. Curiosity aroused, Agatha investigates with help from her mystery writer neighbor. Sequel to Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell (RC 54470). 2002. And Justice There Is None: A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery RC 56992 by Deborah Crombie read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes When antiques dealer Dawn Arrowood is murdered in Notting Hill, both her husband and her lover become suspects. Inspector Duncan Kincaid and his pregnant mistress, Gemma James—last seen in A Finer End (RC 55014)—investigate a prior death, suspecting that a serial killer is targeting the area. Strong language. 2002. And Then You Die: An Aurelio Zen Mystery RC 55695 by Michael Dibdin read by Peter Gil 2 cassettes Rome investigator Aurelio Zen is recovering incognito from injuries sustained in Blood Rain (RC 51604) while waiting to testify against the American Mafia. When his security is again endangered, he is moved from place to place—giving him time to reassess his life. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Angel Trumpet: A Civil War Mystery RC 54486 by Ann McMillan read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Richmond, Virginia; 1861. Confederate officials attempt to silence the fact that three plantation family members and their house slaves have been brutally murdered. Widow Narcissa Powers, a rich white nurse, joins herbalist Judah Daniel, a black freedwoman, and reporter Brit Wallace from Dead March (RC 54485) to investigate the cover-up. 1999. Appointed to Die RC 55012 by Kate Charles read by George Holmes 2 cassettes The religious community is in an uproar when canon Arthur Brydges-ffrench of Malbury Cathedral is passed over for promotion in favor of Stuart Latimer, from London. The new dean plans many changes in the staff and routine. When Brydges-ffrench is murdered, another canon's daughter, Lucy Kingsley, helps investigate. 1993. Aunt Dimity Takes a Holiday RC 55738 by Nancy Atherton read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Lori Shepherd accompanies her neighbors Emma and Derek Harris to the English country estate of Derek's estranged father. Derek is heir to the earl's holdings, but others in the family want to disinherit him—even if it means murder. Ghostly Aunt Dimity helps Lori restore harmony. 2003. Back Story RC 55751 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Boston P.I. Spenser agrees to help actress Daryl Silver investigate the murder of her mother twenty-eight years ago during a bank robbery. Spenser and colleague Hawk face danger when they uncover ties between a radical hippie group, the mob, and the FBI. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Bare Bones RC 56484 by Kathy Reichs read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes As North Carolina forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan investigates an infant killing, a small plane crash, and six headless bear carcasses discovered by her dog, she realizes the three cases are intertwined. With the help of detective Andrew Ryan, her Canadian lover, Brennan uncovers a local criminal cabal. Violence and strong language. 2003. The Best American Mystery Stories, 2002 RC 55552 edited by James Ellroy read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes Twenty short mystery stories by authors such as Michael Connelly, Thomas H. Cook, Joe Gores, Stuart M. Kaminsky, and others. In "Harlem Nocturne" by Robert B. Parker, a white bodyguard is assigned to protect Jackie Robinson during his first major league season. Violence and strong language. 2002. Between a Wok and a Hard Place: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55398 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Melvin Stoltzfus, chief of police, Hernia, Pennsylvania, deputizes Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder Miller to investigate the murder of a young Asian woman. The Amish community remains suspiciously silent about the dead stranger. Meanwhile Magdalena's new husband leaves to settle unfinished business. 1998. The Big Dig RC 55061 by Linda Barnes read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Boston P.I. Carlotta Carlyle is hired to find a missing roommate while she is working undercover to investigate graft and fraud in the city's notorious underground road building project. Carlotta discovers that a kidnapping has occurred and that the two cases are connected. Strong language and some violence. 2002. The Big Gamble: A Kevin Kerney Novel RC 56469 by Michael McGarrity read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Two bodies are discovered after a fire in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Deputy Sheriff Clayton Istee contacts his estranged biological father, Santa Fe police chief Kevin Kerney, when one victim is discovered to be a young woman who disappeared eleven years earlier. The two collaborate on the case. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Bishop in the West Wing: A Blackie Ryan Mystery RC 55002 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Chicago bishop Blackie Ryan is dispatched to the White House to assist Irish Catholic president Jack McGurn fend off poltergeists. As Ryan investigates supernatural happenings, his real world suspects include the female vice president, the first daughters, a right-wing conservative, and other politicians. 2002. Bitter Sugar: A Lupe Solano Mystery RC 55696 by Carolina Garcia-Aguilera read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Miami P.I. Lupe Solano agrees to help her father's best friend, Ramón Suarez, and his nephew, Alexander, investigate an unexpected offer for their family's confiscated sugar mills in Cuba. When Tío Ramón is arrested for Alexander's murder, Lupe becomes entangled in politics and greed. Violence and some strong language. 2001. Blanche Passes Go RC 55074 by Barbara Neely read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 2 cassettes Blanche White returns to North Carolina from Boston. Assisting a friend in her catering business when a local girl is murdered, the African American maid-turned-sleuth investigates the suspect—the rich white man who had raped Blanche years ago—and confronts racial prejudice. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000. The Blood Doctor RC 56448 by Barbara Vine read by David Cutler 3 cassettes In the nineteenth century, Lord Henry Nanther, a physician specializing in hemophilia, is fascinated with blood. Now, attempting to write the doctor's biography, great-grandson Lord Martin Nanther investigates whether the deaths of Henry's relatives and friends were coincidental or something more sinister. 2002. Blood Junction RC 56146 by Caroline Carver read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Journalist India Kane travels to the outback in New South Wales to visit her childhood friend, Lauren Kennedy. She arrives only to be accused of murdering Lauren and a cop. So India investigates, uncovering a corrupt cosmetic corporation and discovering her ancestral family in the process. Violence and strong language. 2001. Blood Test RC 55486 by Jonathan Kellerman read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes California psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware handles the case of five-year-old cancer patient Woody Swope, whose parents deny treatment and remove him from the hospital. Dr. Delaware and detective Milo Sturgis trace the family to a holistic cult commune that harbors secrets. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1986. Blow Fly RC 57073 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Dr. Kay Scarpetta, forensics consultant, investigates the eight-year-old murder of a Louisiana socialite. Now a serial killer is operating there. Death-row maniac Jean- Baptiste Chandonne from The Last Precinct (RC 50875) knows something about both situations and lures Kay to visit him. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Blowing Smoke RC 56858 by Barbara Block read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Syracuse pet store owner and sleuth Robin Light is hired by the children of wealthy Rose Taylor to investigate pet psychic Pat Humphrey, who is supposedly conning their mother. Robin is on the case when Pat disappears and Rose's nurse is murdered. Strong language and some violence. 2001. A Body in the Bathhouse: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery RC 56614 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Rome, A.D. 75. Proto-detective Marcus Didius Falco is sent by the Emperor to southern Britain, where he is to correct the construction problems of a new palace. Falco's family and in-laws accompany him as they travel to a hostile outpost laden with fraud and murder. Some violence. 2001. The Body in the Lighthouse: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 57193 by Katherine Hall Page read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Faith Fairchild and her family are vacationing at their seaside Maine cabin when they become embroiled in a feud between developers and islanders. After a real estate agent is poisoned and a builder is murdered, Faith risks her own life to find the culprit. 2003. A Body to Die For RC 56769 by Kate White read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes After solving the murder of her employer's nanny in If Looks Could Kill (RC 54169), Bailey Weggins is relaxing at the Cedar Inn. There she discovers a body in the spa, is attracted to the investigating detective, and becomes the killer's next target. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. Bone Key RC 56085 by Les Standiford read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Miami contractor John Deal is in Key West on business when he finds the body of a young waiter in his hotel room. While investigating, Deal discovers that valuable wine, recovered from a ship abandoned in 1931, is in great demand and could help solve the crime. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Bone Vault RC 55529 by Linda Fairstein read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes District attorney Alexandra Cooper teams up with homicide detective Mike Chapman when a corpse is found in a sarcophagus being shipped back to Egypt. They identify the body as a former researcher at the Cloisters and uncover shady dealings within the museum community. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. Breakout RC 55495 by Richard Stark read by John Polk 2 cassettes Parker and his colleagues are sent to the state pen after a pharmaceutical heist goes bad. He escapes from the prison with two other inmates, with help from the outside. The team immediately attempts a jewelry theft—but this escapade also turns sour. Strong language and some violence. 2002. The Camel of Destruction: A Mamur Zapt Mystery RC 55839 by Michael Pearce read by George Holmes 1 cassette Cairo, 1910. Captain Owen, the Mamur Zapt—head of the British secret police in Egypt—investigates the death of a Ministry of Agriculture employee. He ties the incident to the international manipulation of cotton prices. Political intrigue follows. Sequel to The Mamur Zapt and the Spoils of Egypt (RC 43019). 1993. The Case of the Cautious Coquette RC 55200 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Perry Mason and Paul Drake are searching for a hit-and-run driver when they are given the name of divorcée Lucille Barton as a witness. But by becoming involved with Barton, Mason is accused of murder. 1949. The Case of the Haunted Husband: A Perry Mason Mystery RC 56299 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Attorney Perry Mason and private detective Paul Drake help young Stephane Claire—a hitchhiker accused of car theft and negligent homicide. While investigating the crimes, they encounter a scorned wife and her victims. 1941. The Case of the Horrified Heirs RC 55202 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) Perry Mason deals with wealthy Lauretta Trent's heirs, who are suspected not only of trying to poison her on at least two occasions but also of attempting to forge copies of her will. 1964. The Case of the Lonely Heiress RC 55199 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) A contested will and a "lonely hearts" singles ad in a newspaper both lead to a murder that Perry Mason investigates. 1948. Cat in a Diamond Dazzle: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 56133 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Las Vegas publicist Temple Barr, torn between two lovers, attends a romance writers convention with a friend. When one of the male cover models is murdered, Temple and her cat, Midnight Louie, investigate with the help of police lieutenant C.R. Molina. 1996. Cat in a Midnight Choir: A Midnight Louis Mystery RC 55590 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J. P. Linton 3 cassettes Temple Barr's lover, Max Kinsella, and detective C.R. Molina's ex-lover, Rafi Nadir, are the main suspects in the murder of a young stripper. Temple's roommate, black cat Midnight Louis, investigates the humans, including a group of rogue magicians who dabble in black magic. Some strong language. 2002. The Cat Who Brought Down the House RC 55345 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Elderly film star Thelma Thackeray turns the opera house into a film club when she returns to Moose County. She graciously allows newspaperman Jim Qwilleran to host a Kit Kat Revue there. His Siamese cat Koko ruins the show but solves a murder. 2003. Chickahominy Fever: A Civil War Mystery RC 57197 by Ann McMillan read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Richmond, Virginia; 1862. Narcissa Powers and freedwoman Judah Daniel administer to the sick and wounded while war rages around the Confederate capitol. Meanwhile, spies posing as servants infiltrate president Jefferson Davis's household and steal plans for the defense of the city. Some strong language. 2003. Children of Cain: Cain Trilogy, Book 3 RC 56470 by Miriam Grace Monfredo read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In this sequel to Brothers of Cain (RC 54655), U.S. Treasury agent Bronwen Llyr struggles to uncover a plot to assassinate President Lincoln. Her sister, Kathryn, tries to improve the lot of Union nurses. Meanwhile, their aunt, Glynis Tryon, leaves Seneca Falls to join them in Virginia. 2002. Civil Blood: A Civil War Mystery RC 54487 by Ann McMillan read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Richmond, Virginia; 1862. Confederate nurse Narcissa Powers and freed-woman Judah Daniel become alarmed about the spread of smallpox—especially after some boys steal clothing from the hospital. But it's the infected money that they should worry about. Sequel to Angel Trumpet (RC 54486). 2001. Cold Company: An Alaska Mystery RC 55637 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Alaskan dog-sled racer Jessie Arnold discovers a skeleton while rebuilding her cabin. It appears to be the work of a notorious serial murderer, apprehended decades before. But now another woman has been murdered, and Jessie wonders if a copycat killer is on the loose. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. A Cold Heart RC 56231 by Jonathan Kellerman read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Los Angeles detective Milo Sturgis consults psychologist Alex Delaware when a serial killer targets up-and-coming artists, including a ballet dancer, a blues singer, and a saxophone player. Delaware worries about his ex-lover—a guitarist—as he seeks a link between the victims. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. Cold Pursuit RC 56077 by T. Jefferson Parker read by John Polk 2 cassettes San Diego detective Tommy McMichael investigates the murder of elderly Portuguese millionaire Pete Braga—even though McMichael's Irish family has had a longtime feud with the Bragas. As McMichael uncovers the old man's secrets, he falls in love with the main suspect. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Complete Novels: Red Harvest, The Dain Curse, The Maltese Falcon, The Glass Key, The Thin Man RC 55472 by Dashiell Hammett read by Fred Major 6 cassettes Five classic mysteries originally published between 1929 and 1934, featuring hard-boiled detectives. Stories include The Thin Man, which introduces the husband-and-wife team of Nick and Nora Charles, and The Maltese Falcon with Sam Spade. Some violence and some strong language. 1934. The Complete Sherlock Holmes RC 54993 by Arthur Conan Doyle read by Robert Blumenfeld 10 cassettes in 2 containers Four complete novels—A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Valley of Fear—and fifty-six short stories featuring Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson. 2002. Compromising Positions RC 56520 by Susan Isaacs read by Norma Lana 2 cassettes (Reissue) When a lecherous Long Island dentist is murdered in his office, his last patient, Marilyn Tuccio, is suspected. Judith Singer, a wisecracking housewife and Marilyn's neighbor, cannot resist playing detective. She also finds police lieutenant Nelson Sharpe more appealing than her stodgy husband. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1978. The Concubine's Tattoo RC 55418 by Laura Joh Rowland read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Tokyo, 1690. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's investigator, is ordered from his wedding banquet to find the murderer of a young concubine, who was poisoned by tattoo ink. Complications arise when Ichiro's wife, Reiko, insists on helping him. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. The Crepes of Wrath: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55848 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder assists the police chief of Hernia, Pennsylvania, to find the person who poisoned one of their neighbors. While falling in love with Jewish doctor Gabriel Rosen, Magdalena uncovers an Amish drug ring. 2001. Cyanide Wells RC 56498 by Marcia Muller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The disappearance of Matthew Lindstrom's wife fourteen years ago, just before their divorce, branded him a murderer and destroyed his career. When he discovers Gwen is alive, Matt heads for California to look for answers and possibly revenge—but instead finds her lesbian lover and an even bigger mystery. Some strong language. 2003. The Da Vinci Code RC 55735 by Dan Brown read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Professor Robert Langdon investigates the crime scene of the Louvre's murdered curator. Joining him is French cryptologist Sophie Neveu. The clues left behind pit two Catholic societies against each other in search of the Holy Grail. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Dante Club RC 55723 by Matthew Pearl read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Boston, 1865. Famous poets and scholars, including Harvard professors Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and James Russell Lowell, are preparing the first American translation of Dante when a serial killer strikes with gruesomeness reminiscent of the Inferno. They help African American policeman Nicholas Rey investigate the murders. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. A Dead Man out of Mind RC 55837 by Kate Charles read by Dale Hodges 2 cassettes London solicitor David Middleon-Brown and his lover, artist Lucy Kingsley, investigate the murder of a vicar during a church robbery. When the vicar's replacement, a female curate not welcomed by the parish, is also killed, they suspect a connection. Meanwhile, Lucy's sulky teenaged niece proffers unwanted advice. 1994. Dead Ringer RC 56500 by Lisa Scottoline read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes To keep her Philadelphia law firm out of bankruptcy, attorney Bennie Rosato takes on a multimillion-dollar class action lawsuit. Meanwhile, her vengeful twin sister returns, bent on impersonating Bennie and ruining her reputation. The situation gets desperate when Bennie's new client is murdered. Sequel to Mistaken Identity (RC 48401). Some strong language. 2003. Death by Hollywood RC 57046 by Steven Bochco read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Screenwriter Bobby Newman witnesses a murder while spying on his neighbors. Hoping to create a movie script about the crime, he doesn't call the cops but instead befriends both lead detective Dennis Farentino and the killer. That decision turns out deadly for Bobby. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Death from the Snows RC 56036 by Brigitte Aubert read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Blind, mute, paraplegic Elise Andrioli from Death from the Woods (RC 51535) has regained mobility in her left arm after solving a case of child murders in Paris. On vacation at her uncle's mountain chalet, she becomes the target of another serial killer. Violence and strong language. 2000. Death in Dublin RC 56143 by Bartholomew Gill read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes A dangerous gang of criminals called the New Druids steal the ancient Book of Kells from the library at Trinity College, Dublin, and kill a guard. Chief superintendent Peter McGarr suspects an inside job and continues to investigate even after he is pulled off the case. Violence and strong language. 2003. Death of a Celebrity RC 55836 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 2 cassettes A beautiful investigative television reporter blazes into the charming Scottish village of Lochdubh, bent on exposing the secrets of the residents. When she turns up dead, straitlaced constable Hamish Macbeth, with help from a local astrology columnist, must sort through a village full of suspects. 2002. Death of a Dustman RC 57161 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Police sergeant Hamish Macbeth of Lochdubh, Scotland, investigates the murder of the tyrannical garbage collector, Fergus Macleod, shortly after he is promoted to an environment officer. Macbeth uncovers blackmail, abuse, and another murder. 2001. Death of a Stranger: A William Monk Mystery RC 54947 by Anne Perry read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes The night Victorian railroad magnate Nolan Baltimore is murdered, three prostitutes are brought to Hester Monk's clinic for emergency treatment. Later, Hester's detective husband, William, is hired by Katrina Harcus to investigate her fiancé, another railway executive. As the two cases gradually come together, Monk's long-term amnesia begins to fade. 2002. Desperate Measures RC 55485 by Kate Wilhelm read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Oregon attorney Barbara Holloway defends congenitally deformed Alex Feldman—a young cartoonist accused of killing a neighbor. Barbara's father, Frank, defends school principal Hilde Franz, who Barbara suggests is the real murderer. When Hilde is also murdered, Frank joins Barbara's investigation. Strong language and some violence. 2001. Dirty Work RC 55870 by Stuart Woods read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes NY attorney Stone Barrington defends a photographer he hired for a divorce case accused of killing his subject. When the autopsy shows the victim was poisoned, the search is on for his mistress—who may be a professional assassin. Joining Barrington is British agent Felicity Carpenter. Violence and strong language. 2003. Eat, Drink, and Be Wary: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55402 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes When the body of a guest is found in the barn of Mennonite Magdalena Yoder's inn, everyone assumes that the death was caused by a kick from the cow. As discovery of new evidence casts suspicion on Freni, the Amish cook, Magdalena's investigation attracts the attention of the murderer. 1998. The Education of Mrs. Bemis RC 56272 by John Sedgwick read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes When psychiatrist Alice Matthews discovers Madeline Bemis having a breakdown in a Boston department store, she becomes the elderly woman's doctor. They grow ever closer, knowing the only hope for Mrs. Bemis's recovery is to unlock the secrets of her heartbreaking past. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Enemy Has a Face RC 56652 by Gloria D. Miklowitz read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Middle schooler Netta Hofman and her family have temporarily moved to Los Angeles from Israel when her seventeen-year-old brother disappears. Netta becomes convinced that Arab terrorists are involved, even as she befriends a Palestinian boy at school. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Engaged to Die: A Death on Demand Mystery RC 55739 by Carolyn Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Annie Darling and her husband, Max, attend an art gallery gala where widowed heiress Virginia Neville will announce her engagement to Jake O'Neill, a much- younger artist of dubious character. When Jake is murdered, Max is deputized, and Annie launches her own investigation to vindicate the prime suspect. 2003. Evans to Betsy: A Constable Evans Mystery RC 55367 by Rhys Bowen read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Constable Evan Evans is investigating the disappearance of a university student when barmaid Betsy Edwards takes a job at a New Age center near Llanfair, Wales. When the American director of the institute also vanishes, Evans connects the two crimes. 2002. Evil Angels among Them RC 55013 by Kate Charles read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Amateur sleuths Lucy Kingsley and her lover, solicitor David Middleon-Brown, help their old friend Steven Thorncroft save his career. Thorncroft, the new pastor in the sleepy English village of Walston, calls on the couple to investigate when trouble with his flock culminates in the murder of an elderly parishioner. 1995. Exile RC 56400 by Denise Mina read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Maureen O'Donnell, volunteering at a Glasgow battered women's shelter, investigates the London killing of a shelter resident. She also contends with the return of her incestuous father, memories of her murdered lover, and threats from her former psychiatrist. Sequel to Garnethill (RC 56401). Violence and strong language. 2001. An Experiment in Treason RC 57163 by Bruce Alexander read by George Holmes 2 cassettes London, 1773. Blind Sir John Fielding and his assistant, Jeremy Proctor, investigate the burglary of the house of the secretary of state for the American colonies. The crime, the theft of a packet of letters, and subsequent murder of one of the culprits, leads to the famous Dr. Benjamin Franklin. 2002. Fat Ollie's Book: A Novel of the 87th Precinct RC 55348 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Councilman Lester Henderson is killed, and detective Fat Ollie Weeks, from Money, Money, Money (RC 52928), is at the murder scene when someone steals his manuscript from his police vehicle. Ollie leaves the investigation to detective Steve Carella while he searches for his novel. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Final Country RC 56947 by James Crumley read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Milo Milodragovitch, hard-living Texas private eye, gets tangled up with an ex-con, who has just committed murder. Milo's burden becomes heavier when his newest client becomes his latest conquest. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Final Justice: Badge of Honor, Book 8 RC 55725 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Matt Payne, now a police homicide sergeant, investigates three complicated cases: a fatal shooting at a fast food restaurant, a rape that turns to murder, and a corpse left behind when a man flees the country. Sequel to The Investigators (RC 46077). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Five Complete Mike Hammer Novels:I, The Jury; Vengeance Is Mine; The Big Kill; My Gun Is Quick; Kiss Me, Deadly RC 53637 by Mickey Spillane read by Conrad Feininger 6 cassettes Five detective novels featuring private detective Mike Hammer. In I, The Jury, Hammer vows to track down and kill the murderer of his best friend. His search leads him into a lurid and deadly underworld of drugs and prostitution. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1987. Five Complete Miss Marple Novels RC 56994 by Agatha Christie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 6 cassettes Five classic mysteries featuring Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd, A Caribbean Mystery, Nemesis, What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw! (published in England as 4:50 from Paddington), and The Body in the Library. 1980. Flashback RC 55511 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Park ranger Anna Pigeon is temporarily assigned to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, where Lincoln assassination conspirator Dr. Samuel Mudd had been imprisoned and, concurrently, a relative of Anna's had been stationed. A box of nineteenth-century letters provides clues to past and present crimes. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. Four Blind Mice RC 55046 by James Patterson read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes Alex Cross helps buddy John Sampson investigate the case of an army sergeant framed for serial murder. The pair discover a pattern of wrongful military court convictions around the country, but authorities are uncooperative, and the real killer is ready to strike again. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Full Speed RC 57096 by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Newspaper editor Jamie Swift and millionaire playboy Max Holt team up to break a corruption ring involving an itinerant minister and the mob—Jamie with her new dog called Fleas, Max with his artificial intelligence system, Muffin. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. Garnethill RC 56401 by Denise Mina read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Glasgow, Scotland. Maureen O'Donnell, an incest victim recovering from a nervous breakdown, is a suspect in the brutal murder of her lover, a psychiatrist. Matching wits with detective Joe McEwan, Maureen begins her own investigation—uncovering crimes against unstable female hospital patients. Followed by Exile (RC 56400). Violence and strong language. 1998. Ghosts: An 87th Precinct Novel RC 55770 by Ed McBain read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes (Reissue) The murder of Gregory Craig, the writer of a bestselling ghost story, thrusts New York homicide detective Steve Carella into a bizarre investigation. He reluctantly follows the dead man's lover to the deserted beach house where the book was written. Some strong language. 1980. The Golden One RC 54161 by Elizabeth Peters read by Barbara Rappaport 4 cassettes Egypt, 1917. Amelia Peabody, her archaeologist husband, Radcliffe Emerson, her son, Ramses, and daughter-in-law, Nefret, undertake a dangerous wartime voyage from England to Egypt. When they arrive at their latest excavation site in Luxor, they encounter grave robbers and murder. Ramses also undertakes an espionage assignment in Gaza. 2002. Good Cop, Bad Cop RC 57147 by Barbara D'Amato read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Chicago police superintendent Nick Bertolucci and his brother, misfit patrolman Aldo, have been enemies since childhood thanks to their abusive policeman father, Nico. After Nico's death Aldo finds evidence linking Nick to the Black Panther massacre of 1969 and decides to ruin him. Violence and strong language. 1998. Good Morning, Killer RC 56612 by April Smith read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes FBI agent Ana Grey from North of Montana (RC 38878) is searching for a kidnapper who preys on teenage girls. But after Ana is arrested for shooting her lover, police detective Andrew Berringer, she follows the case behind the scenes. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Grave Maurice: A Richard Jury Mystery RC 55003 by Martha Grimes read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Superintendent Richard Jury of Scotland Yard is hospitalized with wounds received in The Blue Last (RC 53302) when Melrose Plant intrigues him with an overheard conversation about missing horsewoman Nell Ryder—the teenaged daughter of Jury's surgeon. Under Jury's direction, Plant enters the sordid underground world of racing. Some strong language. 2002. The Hammer Strikes Again—Five Complete Mike Hammer Novels: One Lonely Night, The Snake, The Twisted Thing, The Body Lovers, Survival . . . Zero! RC 54801 by Mickey Spillane read by Conrad Feininger 5 cassettes Private investigator Mike Hammer takes on cases involving murder and mayhem, kidnapping, communism, suicide, and a bacterial plague. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1970. The Hand That Rocks the Ladle: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55404 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder's Amish cook, Freni, is about to become the grandmother of triplets. When her daughter-in-law delivers twins, Freni insists that a baby is missing. Magdalena investigates and uncovers some fishy business at the hospital. 2000. Hard News RC 57018 by Jeffery Deaver read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes To further her career and free an innocent convict, spunky New York camerawoman Rune does the inmate's story of conviction for murdering the former network news head. Once she starts investigating, it becomes clear that someone wants the piece killed—and possibly Rune herself. Strong language and some violence. 1991. Harlem Redux RC 57306 by Persia Walker read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes Harlem, 1920s. Lawyer David McKay returns home when he learns of his sister Lilian's suicide. David becomes suspicious when Lilian's husband, Jameson Sweet, takes over the family home and fortune. When Sweet is murdered, David becomes the prime suspect. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. A Haunting Refrain: Helen Bradley Mysteries RC 55712 by Patricia H. Rushford read by Judith Ann Gantly 2 cassettes Helen Bradley leaves her home in Oregon for the San Juan Islands to assist her wealthy elderly uncle, Paddy O'Donnell, who claims someone is trying to kill him. When Paddy dies, Helen has her hands full sorting out suspects that include his children and housekeeper. Some violence. 1998. Hermit's Peak: A Kevin Kerney Novel RC 55453 by Michael McGarrity read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes New Mexico state policeman Kevin Kerney is inspecting the land he has just inherited when he discovers a skeleton. As he investigates, additional murders occur near his ranch. Meanwhile, his former lover, Lieutenant Colonel Sara Brannon, returns from duty in Korea. Violence and strong language. 1999. The House of Seven Mabels: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 55577 by Jill Churchill read by Barbara Caruso 1 cassette Jane Jeffry and her neighbor Shelley Nowack agree to decorate a Victorian bed-and-breakfast for former classmate Bitsy Burnside—now a wealthy, divorced feminist. Bitsy has hired an all-women work crew, including contractor Sandra Anderson. When Sandra is murdered on the site, Jane investigates. Some strong language. 2002. I, Richard RC 56705 by Elizabeth George read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Five short stories of mystery and suspense. In "The Surprise of His Life," a wealthy middle-aged man decides to murder his trophy wife. In the title piece, a schoolteacher hopes to clear King Richard III's name by stealing a medieval letter from his friend's estate. Some strong language. 2002. If 6 Were 9 RC 55248 by Jake Lamar read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes African American professor Clay Robinette comes to the aid of fellow teacher Reggie Brogus, a former black militant, who has found a white student dead in his office. The girl turns out to be Robinette's ex-lover, and Brogus takes flight, claiming the government is out to get him. Violence and strong language. 2001. Imitation in Death RC 57165 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes 2059. NYPD lieutenant Eve Dallas, investigating a gruesome murder resembling Jack the Ripper's style, finds a taunting note signed "Jack." Another note signed "Al" appears at a second homicide scene reminiscent of Al DeSalvo, the Boston Strangler. Eve scours the country for clues. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Irish Eyes: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 56324 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Psychic Irish singer Nuala Anne McGrail and her husband, author Dermot Michael Coyne, vacation with their baby daughter on Lake Michigan. After Nuala envisions a terrible shipwreck from a century earlier, the couple research the history of the event and seek lost treasure. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Irish Love: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 55361 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Nuala Anne McGrail and her husband, Dermot Coyne, vacation in western Ireland with their two children. Both Nuala and her daughter have psychic abilities, and the site of a 1882 mass murder haunts them. Soon someone is trying to kill them. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Irish Mist: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 56297 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Irish singer Nuala Anne and her husband, Dermot Michael, travel to Ireland from Chicago for a charity concert. While there, she has visions of the 1927 murder of an Irish nationalist and stays to investigate the perplexing mystery. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. The Irish Sports Pages: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 55197 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes A Cleveland, Ohio, judge and her daughter hire PI Milan Jacovich to retrieve incriminating photographs from a con artist—a local thug scamming them and posing as a needy Irish immigrant. When the hustler is murdered, all the "good guys" become suspects. Strong language and some violence. 2002. Irish Stew! A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 56748 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Nuala Anne McGrail and her husband, Dermot Michael Coyne, contend with a premature baby, difficult research on the 1886 Chicago Haymarket riot, and attempted murder of a shady lawyer. Fey Nuala "sees" the mark of death on Seamus Costelloe and struggles to save him. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Kalahari Typing School for Men RC 56235 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Mitrzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Mma Ramotswe, owner of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (RC 55503) in Botswana, copes with new problems. She takes in two troubled orphans and becomes engaged; mentors her assistant who wants to start a typing school and find a husband; and faces competition from a new detective shop. Bestseller. 2002. Kat Scratch Fever RC 55474 by Karen Kijewski read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Private detective Kat Colorado is hired to investigate a lawyer who later commits suicide. She continues on the case and uncovers a blackmail scheme that benefits a charity for handicapped children. But someone is skimming from the organization. Violence and strong language. 1997. The Killing Hour RC 56869 by Lisa Gardner read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes New FBI agent Kimberly Quincy, daughter of former agent Pierce in The Next Accident (RC 54334), finds a woman's body on the grounds of the Quantico, Virginia, training facility. The "Eco-Killer" from Georgia has struck after five-year dormancy, and Special Agent Mac McCormack arrives to help. Violence and strong language. 2003. Kindred Crimes: A Jeri Howard Mystery RC 56112 by Janet Dawson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes California private investigator Jeri Howard looks for a young wife who abandoned her family. Renee Foster disappears after her brother is released from prison for killing their parents. Jeri uncovers family secrets that include child abuse, adultery, and blackmail. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1990. Last Car to Elysian Fields RC 56931 by James Lee Burke read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes One seemingly unrelated crime leads to another for New Iberia, Louisiana, homicide detective Dave Robicheaux. A Catholic priest is beaten, an alcohol-related car accident kills three teenage girls, and a man is murdered. Robicheaux investigates a New Orleans porn operation, a fugitive, and a long-missing blues guitarist. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Last Detective: An Elvis Cole Novel RC 55647 by Robert Crais read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Ten-year-old Ben, son of Elvis Cole's girlfriend, is kidnapped while the private investigator is watching the boy. Cole's partner, Joe Pike, and detective Carol Starkey are searching for the youngster when Ben's father shows up to complicate matters. Also Cole's past in Vietnam resurfaces. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Lesson of Her Death RC 57029 by Jeffery Deaver read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes The discovery of a college coed's body, then her roommate's body, indicates the presence of a serial murderer in New Lebanon, Indiana. Detective Bill Corde questions professors and students while his nine-year-old daughter, Sarah—who struggles with severe learning disabilities—is secretly befriended by the killer. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1993. Likely to Die RC 56075 by Linda Fairstein read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Someone sexually assaulted and then murdered Dr. Gemma Dogen in her hospital office. In search of the killer, Alexandra Cooper, head of the Manhattan district attorney's sex crimes unit, interrogates the doctor's colleagues and patients. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1997. Lost Light RC 55764 by Michael Connelly read by Len Cariou 2 cassettes Following his retirement after the particularly brutal case in City of Bones (RC 54156), L.A. detective Harry Bosch revisits a cold case when a paralyzed former cop asks for help. Bosch ends up running afoul of an FBI terrorist investigation. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Maigret and the Reluctant Witnesses / Maigret Has Scruples RC 56996 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes Two mysteries featuring French Chief Inspector Maigret. In Maigret and the Reluctant Witnesses, the scion of an old family is murdered and his death is blamed on a burglar. In Maigret Has Scruples, a man walks into the police station to say that his wife is trying to kill him. 1958. Maigret and the Tavern by the Seine RC 56995 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette A condemned man tells Inspector Maigret of a murder he witnessed six years before. Maigret's subsequent investigation leads him to a world of adultery, blackmail, loan sharks, and a group of drinking buddies. Some violence. 1932. Maigret and the Wine Merchant RC 55366 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette French chief inspector Maigret investigates the murder of a wealthy wine merchant outside of a house of ill repute. But no one seems to care that Oscar Chabut is dead. 1970. Maigret Hesitates RC 56993 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette In Paris, Inspector Maigret receives a strange letter warning of a future murder. He traces the expensive stationary to the household of lawyer Emile Parendon. Maigret interviews the family and staff but does not find the culprit before someone is killed. 1969. The Mamur Zapt and the Night of the Dog RC 55847 by Michael Pearce read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Captain Owen, the Mamur Zapt, or head of the secret police in Cairo, Egypt, tries to prevent a religious feud between Coptics and Moslems. He is also caught between two women— one British, the other Egyptian. Sequel to Mamur Zapt and the Return of the Carpet (RC 55843). 1989. The Mamur Zapt and the Return of the Carpet RC 55843 by Michael Pearce read by George Holmes 2 cassettes In 1908 Cairo, British rule is threatened by emergent Egyptian nationalism. Police captain Cadwallader Owen, the Mamur Zapt—head of the CID—investigates an assassination attempt on Nuri Pasha. Because of the upcoming celebration of the Return of the Holy Carpet from Mecca, Owen fears an onslaught of political terrorism. 1988. Manslaughter: A Stanley Hastings Mystery RC 56261 by Parnell Hall read by John Polk 2 cassettes Private detective Stanley Hastings is hired by ex-convict Joe Balfour to stop a blackmailer who threatens to expose Joe's past. When the blackmail suspect is later murdered and Joe is accused, Hastings works to find the true culprit. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. Mark of Murder RC 55382 by Dell Shannon read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes While L.A. police lieutenant Luis Mendoza is on vacation in Bermuda, sergeant Arthur Hackett investigates a serial killer. Mendoza, returning home after Hackett nearly becomes the latest victim, uncovers a blackmail scheme. Some violence and some strong language. 1964. McCone and Friends RC 55370 by Marcia Muller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Eight short stories featuring San Francisco private detective Sharon McCone and her associates. In "The Wall," Rae Kelleher investigates the case of a missing high school student by searching her room for clues. Strong language and some violence. 2000. McNally's Folly RC 57148 by Lawrence Sanders and Vincent Lardo read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Richard Holmes, husband of Hollywood golden girl Desdemona Darling—the star of an upcoming Palm Beach theater production—hires Archy McNally, local law firm's head of discreet inquiries, to investigate DeeDee's psychic. DeeDee then recruits Archy to direct the play, but the real drama unfolds when Richard is poisoned. 2000. Might as Well Be Dead: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 55005 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) James Herold hires Nero Wolfe to locate Herold's son, Paul, who disappeared in New York City. Wolfe finds the man—in prison, convicted of murdering his lover's husband. Wolfe and his assistant, Archie, dig further. Some strong language. 1956. A Mist of Prophecies RC 55821 by Steven Saylor read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Rome, 48 B.C. After Last Seen in Massilia (RC 53710), Gordianus the Finder investigates the murder of the seeress Cassandra. When seven powerful women appear at her funeral, he is convinced that one is the killer. Amidst civil war, poverty, and his wife's illness, Gordianus pursues the truth. 2002. The Mocking Program RC 57128 by Alan Dean Foster read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes After thirty years working the Montezuma Strip, Inspector Cardenas knows his current homicide is anything but routine, particularly because the dead man has two identities. When the victim's wife and daughter mysteriously disappear, Cardenas's investigation becomes a mission to find and protect them. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Morality for Beautiful Girls RC 57246 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Mma Ramotswe, the owner of the Number One Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana, is asked by an important government official to investigate the poisoning of his brother's family. Meanwhile, she gets a call to verify the moral virtues of young ladies in a "beauty and integrity" pageant. 2001. Murder at Ford's Theatre RC 55277 by Margaret Truman read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Washington, D.C., attorney Mackensie Smith is hired to defend a senator's son accused of murdering his father's congressional intern at Ford's Theatre. The theater is managed by the boy's divorced mother, Clarise Emerson. Mac and his wife, Annabel Reed-Smith, try to establish the boy's innocence. Some strong language. 2002. The Murder Book RC 55001 by Jonathan Kellerman read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Psychologist Alex Delaware assists his old friend Milo Sturgis, a gay homicide detective, in reopening an old murder case involving a Hollywood teen. They discover a cover-up that leads to the highest echelons of the city. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. Murder on the Iditarod Trail: An Alaska Mystery RC 55480 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Critical injuries are rare during the Iditarod dogsled race, but on "day two" musher George Koptak is found dead. While Alaska state trooper Alex Jensen is investigating, he learns that another contestant has died. Now Jensen turns to contestant Jessie Arnold for help. Violence and strong language. 1991. Nighttime Is My Time RC 57585 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes History professor and author Dr. Jean Sheridan attends her twentieth prep school reunion, especially to honor a friend who has been murdered. Once there she realizes that several other women from her graduating class have mysteriously died. Jean becomes the next target of the reunion's serial killer. 2004. No Graves as Yet: A Novel of World War I RC 57506 by Anne Perry read by George Holmes 3 cassettes England; June 1914. Reverend Joseph Reavley, a professor at Cambridge, and his brother Matthew, an intelligence officer, investigate their parents' suspicious deaths. Their father, a former politician, had alerted them that he possessed a secret document—now missing. Meanwhile, a pacifist student at the university is murdered amidst rumors of war. 2003. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency RC 55503 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Mma "Precious" Ramotswe opens a detective agency in Botswana when she inherits her father's cattle. People consult her about straying husbands, fraudulent business associates, and missing children. Along the way she learns their life stories and tales of Africa. Bestseller. 1998. No Use Dying over Spilled Milk: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55399 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder travels to Ohio for the funeral of an Amish cousin who drowned in a tank of milk. Then she discovers that another farmer was killed when he fell from a silo—thus uncovering a deadly rivalry among cheese makers. Some strong language. 1996. Not Quite Kosher RC 57293 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Chicago cop Abe Lieberman investigates a jewelry store robbery that ended in murder. Meanwhile, he's stuck paying for his grandson's bar mitzvah, and partner Bill Hanrahan finally decides to marry his Chinese girlfriend. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Ode to a Banker: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery RC 55011 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Rome, A.D. 74. Investigator Marcus Didius, an amateur poet, investigates the murder of a banker, who was also a publisher on the side. The sleuth meets a group of unscrupulous authors and investors, many of whom had reasons to kill the scroll merchant. Follows Two for the Lions (RC 50956). 2001. Out on a Limb: A Claire Malloy Mystery RC 57291 by Joan Hess read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes While Arkansas bookseller Claire Malloy tries to help an elderly environmentalist protesting developer Anthony Armstrong's new housing project plans, Armstrong's unmarried daughter Daphne leaves her baby on Claire's doorstep. After Armstrong is found dead and Daphne is arrested for murder, Claire sets out to uncover the truth. Some strong language. 2002. Past Tense: A Brady Coyne Novel RC 55708 by William G. Tapply read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes From the author of Scar Tissue (RC 52416). While Brady and his girlfriend, Evie, vacation on Cape Cod, Evie's stalker is found dead near their cottage. Evie disappears, and Brady investigates her past to find her—and the truth. Some strong language. 2001. The Penguin Complete Father Brown RC 53695 by G.K. Chesterton read by Corrie James 7 cassettes in 2 containers Omnibus edition containing five complete books, originally published between 1910 and 1935, in which forty-nine cases are investigated by the detective priest, Father Brown. 1963. The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria RC 55677 by Laura Joh Rowland read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Edo, Japan; 1693. Sano Ichiro, the emperor's private investigator, searches for the murderer of the heir to the throne, Lord Mitsuyoshi, who was killed in a courtesan's bed. She and her diary are missing as well. Soon Sano's enemies implicate him in the crimes. Violence. 2002. A Place of Hiding RC 56504 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes Scotland Yard inspector Thomas Lynley's colleague, forensic scientist Simon St. James, comes to the aid of his wife's American friend China River. China is accused of murdering millionaire Guy Brouard on the island of Guernsey after she and her half-brother deliver a package of blueprints to him there. Strong language and some violence. 2003. Play It Again, Spam: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55401 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder copes with a tornado and abandonment by her new husband. When one of her guests, member of a veteran's group, disappears, the investigation falls on Magdalena. The police chief is too busy planning to marry her sister. 1999. Popped: A Regan Reilly Mystery RC 57104 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Los Angeles private investigator Regan Reilly sojourns to Las Vegas to help school chum Danny Madley win a hot-air balloon contest that could lead to a television sitcom. Someone is sabotaging the show, and Regan keeps busy checking out the contestants, old girlfriends, and showbiz types. 2003. Portrait in Death RC 55866 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York City, 2059. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas and her partner search for a serial killer who taunts the media with photographs of his victims before and after death. Meanwhile Eve's husband, Roarke, discovers a disturbing secret about his past. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Precinct Puerto Rico: A Luis Gonzalo Novel, Book 1 RC 56173 by Steven Torres read by Alec Volz 1 cassette Puerto Rico, 1987. Sheriff Luis Gonzalo, of the small mountain town of Angustias, is visiting his in-laws' coastal community. There he witnesses the bodies of illegal Dominicans, one of whom appears to have been murdered, washing up on the beach. His subsequent inquiries lead to violence. Violence and strong language. 2002. Prodigal Father: A Father Dowling Mystery RC 55008 by Ralph M. McInerny read by John Horton 2 cassettes Father Dowling is on a retreat at the Order of St. Athanasius—an institution wealthy in Chicago real estate but poor in personnel, having only seven remaining priests. When an ex-priest is murdered on the grounds, suspects include the staff, a benefactor's grandson, and the dead man's former business partner. 2002. A Puzzle in a Pear Tree RC 56298 by Parnell Hall read by Mitrzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Puzzle Lady Cora Felton and her niece, Sherry Carter, volunteer for the local Christmas pageant. A cryptic message in the form of an acrostic appears on the holiday tree and foretells the murder of an actress. Cora investigates the case after Sherry becomes the main suspect. 2002. Queen of Ambition: An Ursula Blanchard Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court RC 55853 by Fiona Buckley read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Cambridge, England; 1564. Queen Elizabeth I plans to spend time at King's College in Cambridge while touring her kingdom one summer. Spy Ursula Blanchard is dispatched undercover as a baker to discover any plots to harm the monarch during her stay. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Queen's Ransom: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court Featuring Ursula Blanchard RC 55403 by Fiona Buckley read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Lady-in-waiting Ursula Blanchard travels to France to fetch an orphaned relative—her journey a clever ruse to cover delivering a secret letter from Queen Elizabeth to Queen Catherine. Ursula's enemies await her—as does her second husband, Frenchman Matthew de la Roche. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Resolution RC 56335 by Denise Mina read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes In this sequel to Exile (RC 56400) Maureen O'Donnell of Glasgow, Scotland, waits to testify against the sociopathic psychologist who murdered her lover. Meanwhile, Maureen keeps her abusive parents away from her sister's newborn, and helps a fellow flea marketer file a dangerous lawsuit. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. The Riddle of St. Leonard's RC 55998 by Candace Robb read by David Cutler 2 cassettes York, England; 1369. The citizenry, besieged by the plague, require the attentions of Owen Archer and his wife, Lucie, the apothecary. Archer, royal master spy, must investigate suspicious deaths, missing treasures, and a strange riddle at St. Leonard's Hospital. 1997. Samaritan RC 55528 by Richard Price read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Forty-three-year-old television writer Ray Mitchell returns to the racially mixed New Jersey projects of his youth. After volunteering at his old high school, he is savagely beaten but refuses to identify his attacker. Detective Nerese Ammons, a childhood friend, is determined to help. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. The Samurai's Wife RC 55307 by Laura Joh Rowland read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Japan, 1691. The shogun's private investigator, Sano Ichiro, travels to a distant city to uncover an assassin who can kill with a scream. Sano's new wife, Reiko, assists by infiltrating the women's quarter. Together they discover a plot to overthrow the government. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Seven Dials: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery RC 55537 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes Victorian London. Special Branch detective Thomas Pitt is assigned the task of exonerating cabinet minister Saville Ryerson and his Egyptian mistress in the case of a murdered minor diplomat. Pitt travels to Alexandria for more information, while his wife, Charlotte, investigates the disappearance of the woman's manservant. 2003. Shrink Rap: A Sunny Randall Mystery RC 55660 by Robert B. Parker read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Boston P.I. Sunny Randall, last seen in Perish Twice (RC 51335), becomes a bodyguard for romance writer Melanie Hall—whose ex-husband, psychiatrist Dr. John Melvin, is stalking her. Sunny enlists the help of another shrink and her own ex-husband, Richie. Strong language and some violence. 2002. Sinister Heights RC 55201 by Loren D. Estleman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Detroit private eye Amos Walker is hired by Rayellen Stutch, the young, attractive widow of an automotive tycoon, to find her husband's illegitimate offspring, with whom Stutch says she wants to share her millions. A seemingly simple case fuels greed, murder, and kidnapping. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Sinister Pig RC 56045 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 1 cassette The FBI takes over sergeant Jim Chee's case, which began with the discovery of an unidentified murder victim at a Navajo reservation oil field. Both customs patrol officer Bernadette Manuelito and retired lieutenant Joe Leaphorn become involved before the solution is found. Bestseller. 2003. The Sinner RC 56875 by Tess Gerritsen read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Boston police detective Jane Rizzoli from The Apprentice (RC 54928) and medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles—both lapsed Catholics—gather evidence after two nuns are murdered in a convent. Meanwhile, Maura's ex-husband shows up, Jane learns that she's pregnant, and another woman is found dead. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. The Snares of Death RC 56135 by Kate Charles read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Solicitor David Middleton-Brown and his lover, amateur sleuth Lucy Kingsley, arrive at the village of South Barsham to help young vicar Stephen Thorncroft, who's accused of murdering infamous evangelical Reverend Robert Dexter. Among the victim's many enemies, however, are his own family, animal rights activists, and his parishioners. 1992. Someone to Watch Over Me RC 55722 by Judith McNaught read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Leigh Kendall has everything, including a stellar Broadway career and a successful husband, Logan. On her way to meet him at their mountain cabin, she is run off the road. Waking up in the hospital, she discovers that Logan—and her perfect life—have disappeared. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Spook: A "Nameless Detective" Novel RC 55634 by Bill Pronzini read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes The "Nameless Detective," last seen in Bleeders (RC 54139), is semiretired. His partners Tamara Corbin and Jake Runyon, newly hired, investigate the execution-style murder of a crazy, homeless man named Spook, whose checkered past has evidently caught up with him. Violence and strong language. 2003. A Spy for the Redeemer: An Owen Archer Mystery RC 55441 by Candace Robb read by David Cutler 2 cassettes British isles, fourteenth century. Captain Owen Archer is visiting his native Wales when he is ordered by the archdeacon to investigate the murder of a stonecutter and becomes involved in the rebel movement. Meanwhile home in York, his wife, Lucie Wilton, copes with patients and elderly relatives. Violence. 1999. Still Life with Crows RC 57038 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by John Polk 3 cassettes FBI agent Pendergast, last seen in The Cabinet of Curiosities (RC 54730), is summoned to Medicine Creek, Kansas, a sleepy farm town plagued by a gruesome serial killer. Somehow the murders are connected to the community's outlaw past, and Pendergast has to discover how. Violence and some strong language. 2003. Stray Kat Waltz RC 55782 by Karen Kijewski read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Sacramento private investigator Kat Colorado, still mourning the death of her lover, reluctantly takes the case of whiny Sara Bernard, who swears her policeman husband is trying to kill her. But Jed is a stand-up guy who believes his wife is hysterical. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998. Street Dreams: Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Mystery RC 56876 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes LAPD officer Cindy Decker discovers a newborn in a dumpster and takes her to a hospital. There Cindy meets Ethiopian nurse Koby Kutiel, and they begin an affair. With Koby's and her detective father's help, Cindy finds the infant's mother—a mentally disabled teen who may have witnessed a murder. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Sugar Skull RC 56226 by Denise Hamilton read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes L.A. reporter Eve Diamond researches the background of murdered socialite Venus Dellaviglia Langdon, whose husband is running for mayor. Somehow the crime involves both Langdon's son and her lover. Eve also becomes emotionally involved with someone close to the case. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Summoning God: The Anasazi Mysteries, Book 2 RC 56152 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes Northwestern New Mexico. In about the twelfth century, Browser, War Chief of the Katsinas' people, discovers a village with everyone slaughtered. Eight centuries later, those remains puzzle archaeologist Dusty Stewart. Browser uncovers the truth in his day, and Dusty's team pieces together the fate of an ancient people. Sequel to The Visitant (RC 56130). Violence. 2000. The Tail of the Tip-Off RC 55754 by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes After a women's basketball game at the University of Virginia, a man drops dead in the parking lot. With the help of her pets, postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen investigates the murder of local contractor H.H. Donaldson and corruption in the building industry. Some strong language. 2003. Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out RC 56741 by Harry Kemelman read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Barnard's Crossing's chief of police turns to Rabbi David Small for assistance in solving the murder of a much feared anti-Semitic millionaire. The rabbi applies all of his Talmudic skills and training, including the help of his charming wife, Miriam, to the case. Some strong language. 1978. To Catch a Spy: A Toby Peters Mystery RC 55502 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by John Lescault 2 cassettes California, 1944. Toby Peters, P.I. to the stars, is hired by Archibald Leach to exchange cash for an envelope. Leach, a.k.a. Cary Grant, is a British spy seeking Nazi sympathizers among Hollywood's elite. Peters investigates further when his contact is murdered. Some strong language. 2002. To Ruin a Queen: An Ursula Blanchard Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court RC 55400 by Fiona Buckley read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Wales, 1564. Ursula Blanchard, a spy for Queen Elizabeth I, leaves her second husband in France upon learning that her daughter, Meg, has been kidnapped in England. Following the trail to Vetch Castle in Wales, she uncovers a treasonous plot against the crown. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. To the Nines RC 56437 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Trenton, New Jersey, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is assigned by her cousin Vinnie to track down guest worker Samuel Singh, who was expected to return to India. When Singh's acquaintances begin to be murdered, Plum's search leads her and skip-tracer Ranger to Las Vegas. Strong language and some violence. 2003. A Twist at the End: A Novel of O. Henry RC 57016 by Steven Saylor read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes Historical mystery novel constructed around grisly serial murders committed in 1885 while Will Porter, the short story writer O. Henry, lived in Austin, Texas. It reveals the racial bigotry and political scandals of post-Civil War Texas, as well as Porter's incarceration for embezzlement. Some strong language. 2000. Two by Francis: Forfeit and Slayride RC 56327 by Dick Francis read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In Forfeit, sports writer James Tyrone, struggling to support his polio-stricken wife, becomes involved in a death, a racing scandal, and a romance. In Slayride, David Cleveland, an official investigator for the British Jockey Club, is sent to Norway to look into the disappearance of a jockey. 1969. An Unsuitable Job for a Woman RC 55215 by P.D. James read by Jennifer Mendenhall 2 cassettes Cordelia Gray, twenty-two, inherits a London detective agency from her former partner as well as the reopened case of a young man whose death has been officially classified as a suicide. 1977. The Vanished Man: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel RC 56247 by Jeffery Deaver read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Quadriplegic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme and his assistant, Amelia Sachs, pursue a diabolical serial killer who is trained as a magician and mysteriously vanishes after each crime. They turn to Kara, an aspiring practitioner of magic, to help them figure out the murderer's tricks. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Vanishing Act RC 57124 by Thomas Perry read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Jane Whitefield provides people with new identities. But when ex-cop John Felker needs her services, business turns risky. Jane draws from her Seneca heritage to uncover the truth about her mysterious client. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1995. Vineyard Enigma: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery RC 55618 by Philip R. Craig read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Retired policeman J.W. Jackson helps Abraham Mahsimba of Zimbabwe search for stolen African artifacts believed hidden on Martha's Vineyard. In the end four people die for the treasures. Jackson's wife, Zee, becomes infatuated with Mahsimba during the investigation. Some strong language. 2002. The Visitant: The Anasazi Mysteries, Book 1 RC 56130 by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Among the ancient Anasazi ruins of Chaco, New Mexico, archaeologist Dusty Stewart discovers disturbing remains of brutally beaten women. Mysteries from past and present converge as a war chief in the ancient civilization struggles to solve serial murders of his people. Prequel to The Summoning God (RC 56152). Some violence. 1999. Wednesday the Rabbi Got Wet RC 56144 by Harry Kemelman read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes (Reissue) In a small New England town, Rabbi David Small copes with two matters—the mysterious death of an old man with many enemies and the predicament of a young druggist facing a murder rap. Using his own Talmudic style of deductive reasoning, the rabbi comes up with a solution. Some strong language. 1976. Wet Grave RC 55822 by Barbara Hambly read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes New Orleans, 1835. Benjamin January, a freedman, investigates the murder of a pirate's former mistress and how it may be linked to hidden treasure. As a hurricane nears, Benjamin and his lover, Rose, face danger from a greedy plantation family that also seeks the fortune. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. When Shadows Fall: Helen Bradley Mysteries RC 55825 by Patricia H. Rushford read by Judith Ann Gantly 2 cassettes While her husband is in Portland, Oregon, attending to some mysterious business, retired policewoman Helen Bradley investigates the death of Ethan Crane—the second mayor of Bay Village to die within two months. Helen searches for the link connecting the two politicians. Some violence. 2000. White Shell Woman: A Charlie Moon Mystery RC 55144 by James D. Doss read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Rancher Charlie Moon, formerly a Ute policeman, is called to investigate a case of arson and the death of an archaeologist. When another murder and fire occur, his shaman aunt insists that a curse is upon them, but Charlie looks for a killer. Some strong language. 2002. Witness to Evil: A Jeri Howard Mystery RC 55198 by Janet Dawson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Oakland private detective Jeri Howard retrieves teenage runaway Darcy Stefano from Paris where she had been researching her Jewish grandmother's World War II experiences. Later, following a murder, the girl disappears from boarding school, and Howard's investigation turns up disturbing evidence of extremist group activities. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Occult and Horror Cerulean Sins RC 56288 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes The love life of federal marshal Anita Blake, who raises the dead and hunts vampires, gets complicated. Her involvement with master vamp Jean-Claude puts Anita and her friends in danger when Belle Morte, fountainhead of the bloodline, arrives. Meanwhile, gruesome preternatural murders plague St. Louis. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Diary RC 57011 by Chuck Palahniuk read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes As her husband lies comatose following a suicide attempt on Waytansea Island, former art student Misty Wilmot suffers mysterious ailments alleviated only by painting. Her mother-in-law and doctor suspiciously pressure her to resume her artwork despite the illness. Seemingly spirit- possessed, Misty is destined to comply. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. The Face RC 56285 by Dean Koontz read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Retired cop Ethan Truman is chief of security for mega- movie star Channing ("The Face") Manheim's California estate. Manheim's asthmatic ten-year-old son Fric becomes the target of psychotic killer Corky Laputa. Ethan and Fric struggle to survive with the help of clairvoyance and a guardian angel. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Forever and Always RC 57049 by Jude Deveraux read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In the sequel to Forever . . . : A Novel of Good and Evil, Love and Hope(RC 55065), the love of Darci Montgomery's life, her husband Adam, mysteriously disappears. While Darci tries to locate him by using her psychic powers, she also helps an African American Hollywood actor search for his missing son on a haunted plantation. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Hotel Transylvania: A Novel of Forbidden Love RC 55204 by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Introduces the series on nobleman le Comte de Saint- Germain, a vampire, as he catches the eye of lovely Madelaine de Montalia. In the dazzling society of mid- eighteenth-century Paris, the couple struggle with their desires while battling a coven of devil worshipers who seek to destroy Madelaine's soul. 1978. Into the Woods: The De Beers Family, Volume 4 RC 57154 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes After her father's death, teenager Grace Houston and her mother, Jackie, move to Palm Beach, Florida. As Grace struggles with her own loss, Jackie becomes consumed by an extravagant lifestyle that leaves innocent Grace vulnerable. Sequel to Twisted Roots (RC 55059). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 13 RC 55616 edited by Stephen Jones read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes Twenty-three short stories from the year 2001 written by Paul McAuley, Tanith Lee, Elizabeth Hand, Chico Kidd, and others. Includes an overview of horror fiction writing and publishing and "Necrology 2001," a listing of writers, artists, and performers who died in 2001 and had contributed to the horror genre. 2002. The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition RC 56081 by Stephen King read by Bruce Huntey 8 cassettes in 2 containers An experimental virus called superflu hits the world— rapidly wiping out the whole of civilization except for the few who are immune. Expansion of novel originally published in 1978. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1990. Three Complete Novels: Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining RC 55192 by Stephen King read by Bruce Huntey 7 cassettes in 2 containers Three classic tales of horror. In Carrie a high school girl has the power of telekinesis. In 'Salem's Lot the night is filled with villagers-turned-vampires. A couple and their young psychic son become caretakers of a haunted hotel in The Shining. Violence and strong language. 1974. The Town RC 56563 by Bentley Little read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes After winning the lottery, Gregory Tomasov and his family return to his hometown of McGuane, Arizona. Nobody told them not to move in to the abandoned farmhouse or about the evil that slept there. Now the evil has awakened. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2000. Twisted Roots: The De Beers Family, Volume 3 RC 55059 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Wicked Forest (RC 54347), Willow's sixteen-year-old daughter, Hannah, struggles to deal with her mother and stepfather's decision to have a baby. Eventually Hannah, her boyfriend, and her uncle, Linden, decide to run away. But life on the road holds some shattering realities. Bestseller. 2002. The Walking RC 56564 by Bentley Little read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes They are Walkers—the walking dead—and investigator Miles Huerdeen's father is among them. As these restless reanimated corpses approach their final destination, Miles follows after on a terrifying journey to learn the secret of their origin. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2000. Political Themes Big If RC 57079 by Mark Costello read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes After her father's death, twenty-five-year-old Vi Asplund becomes a Secret Service bodyguard. Her software engineer brother dreams of marketing BigIf, an Internet war game. Personal lives unfold when Vi joins a team protecting the vice president. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. National Book Award Finalist. 2002. Edge of Honor RC 56545 by Richard Herman read by Carol Dines 4 cassettes U.S. president Madeline Turner faces an Eastern European crisis when Germany and Russia target Poland, threatening war. As the Russian mafia mobilizes, she puts reelection plans and an infatuation with fighter pilot Matt Pontowski aside. Sequel to Power Curve (RC 45121). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. The Last Jihad RC 55521 by Joel C. Rosenberg read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes When Iraq launches simultaneous terror attacks against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the West, the wounded American president enlists former employee Wall Street guru Jon Bennett to help broker a peace settlement. But the threat of a desperate nuclear offensive by the rogue state looms. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Mortals RC 56505 by Norman Rush read by John Horton 5 cassettes Ray Finch, a CIA agent in Botswana, is obsessed with his sexy wife and suspects almost every move she makes. When Ray intuits an affair between her and her holistic doctor, he loses perspective on his emotions and consequently on his mission. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Psychological Themes About Face RC 57010 by Fern Michaels read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes After ten years in an asylum, twenty-eight-year-old amnesia patient Casey Edwards joins her mother's new family at a Sweetwater Island estate. As memories trickling back reveal a horrifying past, Casey and a new love search for answers— despite someone who will do anything to hide the truth. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2003. The Haunting of L. RC 55979 by Howard Norman read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Canada, 1927. Peter Duvett works for Vienna Linn, who sets up fatal accidents and photographs them for a deranged art patron. Linn's beautiful wife, Kala, believes in spirit pictures and Peter falls for her the moment he meets her. 2002. Hello, Darkness RC 57173 by Sandra Brown read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Paris Gibson, host of a popular Austin radio program, receives a call from a man planning to kill the girlfriend who left him on Paris's advice. The hunt is on with the help of Paris's old flame. But are they looking for the right man? Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. I Am the Cheese RC 56032 by Robert Cormier read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette (Reissue) Chilling tale of fourteen-year-old Adam Farmer's desperate search for his father and for a mysterious past that he must not remember if he is to remain alive. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1977. In the Forest RC 55397 by Edna O'Brien read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes In this novel based on a true crime in Ireland, the author explores the damaged mind of Michen O'Kane, searching for the trigger that sent him on a killing spree. She delves into the psychological make-up of both the killer and his victims. Violence and strong language. 2002. Lullaby RC 55945 by Chuck Palahniuk read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Journalist Carl Streator discovers a lethal lullaby is responsible for SIDS. On a mission to destroy every evil copy, he himself becomes infected. Bizarre events unfold as the verbal virus transforms him into an involuntary serial killer. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2002. Monster RC 56569 by Walter Dean Myers read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon sits in jail accused of being a lookout in a deadly robbery. An aspiring filmmaker, Steve reviews his time in jail as a movie script. He wonders if he has become the monster that the prosecutor has made him out to be. For senior high readers. One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest RC 56351 by Ken Kesey read by Gordon Gould 3 cassettes (Reissue) Chief Bromden, a long-term inmate of a mental institution, relates the story of a struggle for control of the ward, centering around the hateful, authoritarian Nurse Ratched and a new patient, the fiercely independent Randle Patrick McMurphy. Fortieth anniversary edition with an introduction by the author. Some strong language. 1962. You Shall Know Our Velocity RC 56228 by Dave Eggers read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes After losing his best friend in a car accident and then falling into money, Will Chmielewski attempts a week-long flight around the world with his buddy Hand to give away $32,000. During their unusual journey from Chicago to Senegal, Will comes to terms with mortality. Strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Religious Themes Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages RC 55878 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes In the last year of the Great Tribulation new alliances are formed when many of the force members die. Then the world becomes a powder keg as millions gather for war with the Antichrist in the Middle East, where they await the Glorious Appearing. Sequel to The Remnant (RC 54460). Violence. Bestseller. 2003. Cape Light: Cape Light Novel, Book 1 RC 56704 by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes First in a series of novels by the well-known landscape painter and his coauthor set in a Massachusetts community where everyone knows and cares deeply for one another. Introduces Jessica, recently returned; her sister, Emily, the mayor; the owners of the local eatery; and Reverend Ben, who counsels and consoles the residents. Followed by Home Song (RC 56726). 2002. Cape Refuge: Cape Refuge, Book 1 RC 55880 by Terri Blackstock read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Christians Thelma and Wayne Owens operate a Georgia island bed-and-breakfast for ex-convicts. When the couple are murdered, their daughters, Morgan and Blair, attempt to clear Morgan's husband of the crime. They uncover dark secrets from their parents' past while trying to find the real killer. Prequel to Southern Storm (RC 55881). 2002. The Covenant: Abram's Daughters, Book 1 RC 56398 by Beverly Lewis read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Pennsylvania Dutch country, 1946. Amish teenager Leah Ebersol wishes only to court young Jonas Mast, but her father has someone else in mind. While Leah struggles to follow her heart, her older sister Sadie defies their faith, lured by the promise of love in a modern world. Followed by The Betrayal (RC 56399). 2002. The Fiery Ring: The House of Winslow, Book 28 RC 56760 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Virginia, 1925. Siblings Joy and Travis Winslow are anticipating their family's return when tragedy strikes. Left to the mercy of greedy relatives, they escape, but get separated. They cling to the faith of their parents, survive, and—once reunited—strive to recover their rightful inheritance. Sequel to The Heavenly Fugitive (RC 56735). 2002. The Golden Angel: The House of Winslow, Book 26 RC 56544 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Erin Winslow's rescue of a downed pilot in Africa leads to flying lessons and love in the early 1920s. A broken heart sends her fleeing to her grandparents in America. There she finds happiness as a café owner, a stunt pilot, and a Christian. Sequel to Amazon Quest (RC 53782). 2001. The Heavenly Fugitive: The House of Winslow, Book 27 RC 56735 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Amelia Winslow and her brother, Phillip, live in New York during the exciting and dangerous 1920s. Amelia jeopardizes her life when she becomes a nightclub singer. Phil becomes a district attorney, but falls in love with a gangster's daughter. Sequel to Golden Angel (RC 56544). 2002. Home Song: A Cape Light Novel, Book 2 RC 56726 by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Cape Light (RC 56704), Mayor Emily faces a challenger in the next election. Sister Jessica plans her wedding and hopes their mother will finally accept her fiancé. Sara must decide whether to reveal her parentage, and newcomer Luke sets up a halfway house for troubled teens. 2002. The Jerusalem Scrolls: Zion Legacy, Book 4 RC 54878 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Days of brutal fighting have taken a toll on the Israeli forces. On the advice of a dying rabbi, leader Moshe Sachar escapes into a secret tunnel housing some sacred scrolls. Opening them, Moshe becomes immersed in a biblical tale of love, faith, and redemption in the first century A.D. Sequel to Jerusalem's Heart (RC 54877). 2001. Jerusalem's Heart: Zion Legacy, Book 3 RC 54877 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes This sequel to Thunder from Jerusalem (RC 54876), opens on May 23, 1948. The Zion Gate is now closed and supplies for the Haganah are dwindling. Although many have come together in faith to save the state of Israel, their spirits are failing—and leader Moshe Sachar is trapped in enemy territory. 2001. Jerusalem's Hope: Zion Legacy, Book 6 RC 56603 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Jerusalem, 1948. In this sequel to Stones of Jerusalem (RC 54879), Moshe Sachar remains hidden in the tunnels below the city studying the sacred scrolls. He is reading about three orphaned boys who deliver a vital message to the shepherd Zadok in Bethlehem and then travel with Zadok to Jerusalem at Passover. 2002. Queenmaker: A Novel of King David's Queen RC 55483 by India Edghill read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Soon after Michal, daughter of King Saul, marries David, the future king of Israel, Saul plots to kill him. David escapes, leaving Michal to marry another. Years later King David demands her return, and thus begins Queen Michal's reign. She befriends Bathsheba and readies Solomon, Bathsheba's son, for the throne. 1999. Rebekah: Women of Genesis, Book 2 RC 54295 by Orson Scott Card read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Rebekah is chosen by God to be the wife of Isaac, son of Abraham. The marriage proves challenging as Rebekah is shamed for not quickly producing a son. Later she is tormented by the destiny of her twin boys. Sequel to Sarah (RC 54294). 2001. The Shakeress RC 55424 by Kimberley Heuston read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette New Hampshire, 1828. A Shaker community welcomes Naomi, orphaned at thirteen with her three younger siblings. The foursome thrives under the Shaker way—but, seeking her own spiritual fulfillment, Naomi leaves the community and finds her true self in a new religion, Mormonism. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Stones of Jerusalem: Zion Legacy, Book 5 RC 54879 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes New City Jerusalem, 1948. The Old City has fallen, but Israeli leader Moshe Sachar remains hidden in the tunnels below. Opening more of the sacred scrolls he discovered in The Jerusalem Scrolls (RC 54878), Moshe learns more about Miryam and Marcus, who were caught up in the corrupt politics of the Roman Empire. 2002. They Shall See God RC 56153 by Athol Dickson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Twenty-five years ago, testimony from two little girls—one Jewish, one Christian—sent a Jewish man to prison for murdering an evangelist. Now he is free, having served his sentence, and a series of bizarre crimes has terrified the community. Ruth and Kate must try to overcome religious intolerance and restore order. Violence. 2002. Thunder from Jerusalem: Zion Legacy, Book 2 RC 54876 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes It is day five for the new state of Israel, and the fighting continues. Moshe Sachar is struggling to keep the momentum of Haganah alive even as an assassin infiltrates the group. His pregnant wife, Rachel, tends the growing number of wounded at the hospital. Sequel to Jerusalem Vigil (RC 54875). 2000. Romance An Accidental Woman RC 55759 by Barbara Delinsky read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Griffin Hughes returns to Lake Henry after the events of Lake News (RC 48617) to visit Lily's sister Poppy, a paraplegic. A remark unwittingly made to his FBI-agent brother leads to the arrest of Poppy's friend Heather, who came to Lake Henry fourteen years earlier. 2002. All about Love RC 54301 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes England, 1820. Lucifer, the last Cynster bachelor, travels to his mentor's country home to escape the talons of London's single women. Finding the old man shockingly murdered, Lucifer soon encounters Phyllida Tallent, with whom he embarks on a passionate journey of crime solving and love. Sequel to A Secret Love (RC 54300) Descriptions of sex. 2001. Always in My Heart RC 55421 by Catherine Anderson read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Ellie and Tucker Grant divorce after their oldest son's accidental death. Now the remaining kids—fourteen-year-old Zach and eleven-year-old Kody—try to reconcile their parents by running away into the Oregon wilderness. The grieving parents begin a rescue attempt. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Amelia and the Outlaw RC 55693 by Lorraine Heath read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Texas, 1881. Out of jail on a work release program, Jesse Lawton falls in love with Amelia, the seventeen-year-old daughter of Judge Harper. Amelia returns his affection, but her father and brothers have other ideas. For senior high readers. 2003. Anna and the Duke RC 55690 by Kathryn Smith read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes London, 1818. Scottish landowner Ewan MacLaughlin becomes the Duke of Brahm when his estranged father dies. Arriving in England, Ewan meets his duplicitous half-brother, Richard, and his half-sister, Emily. Anna, Richard's fiancée, uncovers a plot to discredit Ewan and finds herself falling in love with him. For senior high readers. 2002. Answered Prayers RC 55509 by Danielle Steel read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Unhappy in her long-term marriage, Faith Madison falls in love with a childhood friend she encounters at a funeral. Brad Patterson, also married with grown children, returns her affection. Over time, their long-distance correspondence leads to major decisions. Bestseller. 2002. As You Wish: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 2 RC 55038 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Christy Miller starts college in Cali-fornia and continues to date Todd. When Matthew, someone she knew in Wisconsin, arrives on campus, Christy trusts that God will help her make the right decisions in her relationships. Sequel to Until Tomorrow (RC 55037). For senior high and older readers. 2000. Be My Baby Tonight RC 55700 by Kasey Michaels read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes After Jack Trehan, from Love to Love You Baby (RC 54910), is sidelined from baseball by injury, his superstitious baseball-playing twin, Tim, marries childhood friend Suzanna Trent to prevent his own successful career from derailing. Tim discovers that marriage is hard work. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Belle and the Beau RC 55426 by Beverly Jenkins read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In 1859 sixteen-year-old Belle Palmer escapes from slavery in Kentucky to Michigan, where she is hidden by the freedmen Best family. Belle falls in love with their son, Daniel, although he has been promised to another. For senior high readers. 2002. The Best Is Yet to Come RC 55308 by Judith Gould read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes After Carolina Mountcastle's husband dies, she discovers that he had a mistress and child in Amsterdam. She survives the emotional shock and sub-sequent sabotage of her flower business with the help of Seth Foster, one of her customers. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Beyond the Promise RC 56199 by Barbara Bickmore read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes When Boston lawyer Cat Browning vacations in Cougar Valley, Oregon, she doesn't expect to fall in love. Her marriage to Scott McCullough exposes his complex family. When tragedy strikes and long-kept family secrets are revealed, Cat has some difficult choices to make. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Big Cherry Holler RC 54798 by Adriana Trigiani read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Big Stone Gap, 1980s. Ave Maria and Jack have been married eight years and have a daughter, Etta. Now with the coal mines closing, life is changing for everyone in this Virginia community, including Ave Maria, who begins to doubt the wisdom of marrying Jack. Sequel to Big Stone Gap (RC 52742). 2001. Billie's Kiss RC 55356 by Elizabeth Knox read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes A ship explodes near a Scottish island drowning many passengers. Survivor Billie Paxton becomes acquainted with the eccentric inhabitants of Kiss Castle, who inspire in her equal amounts of passion and rage. 2002. Birthright RC 55869 by Nora Roberts read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Ancient bones are uncovered at a construction site in Maryland and archaeologist Callie Dunbrook and her ex- husband are asked to investigate. When a local woman claims that Callie is her long-lost daughter—kidnapped twenty-nine years earlier—Callie must search for the truth. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Blue Bayou: Callahan Brothers Trilogy, Book 1 RC 55261 by JoAnn Ross read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Widowed Danielle Dupree returns to Blue Bayou, Louisiana, with her young son to start over. Former lover Jack Callahan, retired DEA agent, also relocates there. They rekindle their love, but keep secrets. Prequel to River Road (RC 55262). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Border Bride RC 56030 by Elizabeth English read by Corrie James 2 cassettes The Borderlands, 1375. English Lord Darnley promises his daughter Maude to Scottish Jemmy Kirallen. When he sends his illegitimate daughter Alyson instead, the two fall in love. Alyson's identity is soon discovered, jeopardizing her life. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Rita Award. 2001. Borrowed Bride RC 56179 by Patricia Coughlin read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Providence, Rhode Island. Gabrielle Flanders is about to get married for the second time when she is kidnapped by Connor DeWolfe, a longtime friend of her first husband. Connor believes Gaby's life is in danger from her soon-to- be groom. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. Bridal Favors RC 56854 by Connie Brockway read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes England, 1895. Twenty-five-year-old Evelyn Whyte has taken over Aunt Agatha's wedding planning business. She borrows a country estate for a nuptial from Justin Powell. Justin, however, is a spy who falls in love with Evelyn, placing her in danger. Sequel to Bridal Season (RC 56853). Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. The Bridal Season RC 56853 by Connie Brockway read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Victorian England. Runaway music hall performer Letty Potts finds a train ticket and travels to Little Bidewell, Northumberland. She is mistaken for wedding planner Lady Agatha Whyte, and manages to orchestrate a high society nuptial. Sir Elliot March, despite his suspicions, falls in love with Letty. Prequel to Bridal Favors (RC 56854). Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Catherine and the Pirate RC 55355 by Karen Hawkins read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Boston, 1777. Seventeen-year-old Catherine Markham defies her uncle and heads to Savannah to ransom her brother Royce from the British. She seeks help from Royce's friend Derrick St. John, and uses his ship for the voyage. Pirate- turned-entrepreneur Derrick reluctantly agrees and falls in love with the lovely heiress. For senior high readers. 2002. Chesapeake Blue RC 55052 by Nora Roberts read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Companion to the Quinn Trilogy (RC 45679, RC 46842, RC 47824). Seth Quinn, back from Europe as a successful painter, plans to settle near family in St. Christopher, Maryland. A blackmailer jeopardizes his interest in the town's new florist. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. The Crossroad RC 55493 by Beverly Lewis read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Journalist Philip Bradley, back in New York City and in love, searches for a cure for Mennonite widow Rachel Yoder's hysterical blindness. But Rachel puts her faith in God, not doctors. Sequel to The Postcard (RC 54201). 1999. Dangerous RC 55507 by Nora Roberts read by Barbara Pinolini 4 cassettes Three stories in which someone gives his or her heart to a presumed murderer. In Storm Warning photographer Autumn Gallegher runs into her former lover, Lucas McLean, while visiting her Aunt Tabby's mountain inn. When a murder occurs, Autumn suspects Lucas. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller. 2002. The Dark Highlander: The Highlander Series, Book 5 RC 55859 by Karen Marie Moning read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In the sequel to Kiss of the Highlander (RC 55858), Daegus MacKeltar, returned from the sixteenth century having saved his twin brother, now must exorcise the thirteen demons that possess his own soul. Antiquities student Chloe Zanders comes to his aid—and becomes caught up in an ancient prophecy. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Darling Daughters RC 55359 by Debbie Macomber read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Two stories of single parents who contend with matchmaking daughters. In Yours and Mine, eleven-year-old best friends Kristen and Nicole conspire to get their parents together. In Lone Star Lovin', Cody Bailman, physician's assistant Sherry Waterman's first patient, is having problems with his newly maturing daughter, Heather. 2002. Dating Game RC 56414 by Danielle Steel read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Paris Armstrong's husband wants a divorce after twenty-four years of marriage. Frustrated with the single life in Connecticut, Paris soon moves to California, where her adult children live. At first the dating scene there is dreary, until she develops new friends. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Engaging the Enemy RC 56227 by Nora Roberts read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Two romance novels. In A Will and a Way, Michael and Pandora have to live under the same roof for six months in order to inherit millions. In Boundary Lines, Jillian and Aaron fall in love and mend a family feud. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 1985. Faking It RC 54846 by Jennifer Crusie read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Davy Dempsey, Welcome to Temptation (RC 50154), is trying to recover—by theft—some money owed him. He gets stuck in a closet with another burglar, Matilda Goodnight, who aims to steal back a painting with a shady past. Comedy and romance loom. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Frederica RC 54995 by Georgette Heyer read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) London, Regency England. The marquis of Alverstoke, a bored bachelor, reluctantly agrees to help his distant relative, Frederica Merriville, settle her contentious siblings into society. She considers herself too old to be desirable, but the marquis thinks otherwise. 1965. Full Tilt RC 55865 by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Wealthy businessman Max Holt—last seen in Full House (RC 54899)—travels to Beaumont, South Carolina, to help his brother-in-law campaign for mayor. There he meets newspaperwoman Jamie Swift, and together they uncover political corruption and fall in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown: A Bridgerton Novel RC 56997 by Julia Quinn and Karen Hawkins read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Gossip columnist Lady Whistledown of Romancing Mister Bridgerton (RC 54583) recounts the adventures of London's social set near Valentine's Day in 1814. Four novellas portray a series of English lords and ladies who flirt mischievously and pretend dislike before finally succumbing to marriage. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Hand-Me-Down Heartache RC 56619 by Tajuana "TJ" Butler read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes After college graduation, Nina Lander leaves her friends in Sorority Sisters (RC 56618) and returns to Atlanta to pursue a sports reporting career. She begins a relationship with an abusive basketball player but also dates a budding rap artist. She must choose between them. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Heaven, Texas RC 55306 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes Prim Gracie Snow is determined to keep her new job at Windmill Studios by dragging ex-football star Bobby Tom Denton home to Texas to begin his first movie. But Bobby Tom has reservations about becoming a movie star and has no plans to cooperate. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1995. Her Highness, My Wife RC 54847 by Victoria Alexander read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes England, 1819. Princess Tatiana of Avalonia needs her former lover, British Lord Matthew Weston, to impersonate her husband while she searches for her country's lost jewels. The two fall in love again and must choose between romance and duty. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. High Country Bride: McKettrick Cowboys Trilogy, Book 1 RC 55523 by Linda Lael Miller read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Arizona territory, 1884. Old Angus McKettrick decides that the first of his three sons to marry and produce an heir will inherit his ranch. Rafe McKettrick promptly sends away for a mail-order bride. When Emmeline Harding arrives, sparks fly, but she has secrets. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Home before Dark RC 57014 by Susan Wiggs read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes With her eyesight failing, photojournalist Jessie Ryder wants to see the daughter she gave up for adoption to her sister sixteen years earlier. Returning to her Texas hometown, Jessie confronts her sister and daughter—and meets a man. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. An Honorable Man RC 55860 by Rosemary Rogers read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Jackson Logan once broke Cameron Campbell's heart. Now he has returned to her Mississippi home to inform her family of the impending Civil War. Cameron uses Jackson—whom she comes again to love—as an ally in her stand against slavery. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. I Promise: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 3 RC 55039 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes College students Christy Miller and Todd Spencer become engaged. When family and friends offer conflicting advice on the upcoming wedding, Christy starts having doubts—but trusts that God will provide. Sequel to As You Wish (RC 55038). For senior high and older readers. 2001. Into the Night RC 55522 by Suzanne Brockmann read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes When White House public relations assistant Joan DaCosta arrives at California's Coronado Naval Base to prepare for the president's visit, she never expects to fall for her much-younger SEAL liaison. As the SEALs train for their VIP demonstration, terrorists plan their own. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2002. It Had to Be You RC 55305 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes After her father dies, Phoebe Somerville is shocked that she has temporarily inherited the Chicago Stars football team. To keep the team, she must work with head coach Dan Calebow, whom she dislikes. Companion to This Heart of Mine (RC 52086). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. Josephine and the Soldier RC 56436 by Beverly Jenkins read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Michigan, 1864. Seventeen-year-old African American Jojo Best has achieved her dream of becoming a hairdresser. Although she has a beau, Brooks, she is attracted to army veteran Adam Morgan, who has come home to recuperate from the War between the States. For senior high readers. 2003. Kate Hannigan RC 55831 by Catherine Cookson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In pre-World War I England, beautiful young Kate Hannigan is determined to rise above her impoverished upbringing. Deserted by her wealthy lover while she is pregnant, Kate falls in love with Dr. Rodney Prince, who delivers her child. Prince, stuck in a loveless marriage, returns her affection. Some strong language. 1950. Kate Hannigan's Girl RC 55832 by Catherine Cookson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Follows Kate Hannigan (RC 55831). Kate is now married to Dr. Rodney Prince, who returned wounded from the Great War. Her daughter Annie falls in love with Terence Macbane, the boy next door. Annie is so harassed by jealous classmate Cathleen Davidson that she considers suicide. 2000. Kiss of the Highlander: The Highlander Series, Book 4 RC 55858 by Karen Marie Moning read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Bored with a single life in New Mexico, Gwen Cassidy vacations in Scotland. Tumbling down a ravine, she lands on top of Drustan MacKeltar, a sixteenth-century lord who takes her back in time, where an enemy plots against them. Sequel to The Highlander's Touch (RC 53836). Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Kissed by Shadows RC 55740 by Jane Feather read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes London, 1554. Lady Philippa (Pippa) Nielson and her husband are residing at Queen Mary's court. Pippa unknowingly is in the center of a plot by Mary's husband King Philip of Spain. Meanwhile she falls in love with Philip's agent Lionel Ashton. Sequel to To Kiss a Spy (RC 54311). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Late Bloomer RC 55755 by Fern Michaels read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Cady Jordan returns to Indigo Valley, Pennsylvania, where twenty years ago, she was seriously injured in an accident and lost her memory. The mishap left one of her childhood friends dead—and Cady accused. Now her friends are afraid she will remember what really happened. Strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Late for the Wedding RC 56251 by Amanda Quick read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Regency England. London private detectives Tobias March and Lavinia Lake accept an invitation to a country house party hoping to spend romantic time together. Instead they investigate a murder resembling earlier killings-for-hire and uncover other suspicious deaths, all apparently linked by someone's desire to prevent marriages. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Lawless RC 57074 by Nora Roberts read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Sarah Conway travels from Philadelphia to Lone Bluff, Arizona, to reunite with her father after twelve years, but on her arrival learns he has died. Determined to tame both the wildness of the Old West and of half-Apache Jake Redman, she unravels the mystery of her father's death. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1989. London's Perfect Scoundrel RC 56121 by Suzanne Enoch read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Lady Evelyn Ruddick wants to aid the children of the Heart of Hope Orphanage and thus needs the help of the marquis of St. Aubyn, who sits on their board of trustees. But trying to teach the marquis a lesson in compassion leads to a lesson in love for both. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Love Game RC 55363 by Mallory Rush read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Widow Chris Nicholson becomes reacquainted with her high school flame Greg Reynolds—now a twice-divorced marine with a teenager—on Christmas Eve. They agree only to a fling because Chris is looking for a father for her six-year-old. But Greg falls in love. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1995. Love with a Scandalous Lord RC 56249 by Lorraine Heath read by Coleen Delany 2 cassettes London, 1879. Texan Lydia Westland arrives in England dreaming of marrying an English lord. She first encounters Rhys, marquis of Blackhurst, her stepfather's half-brother of tarnished reputation. It would be improper for Lydia to see him—but they soon learn that society's rules can be broken. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Love with the Proper Husband RC 56120 by Victoria Alexander read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Impoverished twenty-year-old governess Gwendolyn Townsend returns to England in 1820 to discover that her late father has left her some money and an arranged marriage. She also finds her three orphaned nieces. For their sakes, Gwen reluctantly marries—but hesitates to tell her husband about them. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. A Man Most Worthy RC 56640 by Marcus Major read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes John Sebastian is a successful thirty-six-year-old African American businessman who has everything—money, cars, a trophy girlfriend—but is still unsatisfied. Business brings him back to his hometown and to Josephine, an old flame and the love of his life. Unfortunately, she's married. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. A Man to Call My Own RC 56874 by Johanna Lindsey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Amanda and Marian Laton are identical twins with different personalities. Marian has always hidden her beauty for fear that spoiled Amanda would try to destroy anyone interested in Marian. After their father dies and they are sent to live in Texas with their aunt, Marian finally reveals her true nature. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Maneater RC 56849 by Gigi Levangie Grazer read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Clarissa Alpert is a well-connected Hollywood woman-about- town who claims to be twenty-eight and has marriage on her agenda. Aaron Mason is a fabulously wealthy bachelor and would-be producer who recently arrived from Georgia and is her willing groom. But Clarissa's husband is not the real Aaron Mason. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Miranda and the Warrior RC 56415 by Elaine Barbieri read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Western territories, 1871. Miranda Thurston slips away from the fort where her father is stationed to visit a friend's ranch. She is captured by Shadow Walker, a Cheyenne. Against all odds the two fall in love, and Miranda has to choose her future. For senior high readers. 2002. Mother of the Bride RC 56585 by Lynn Michaels read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Thirty-two-year-old Cydney Parrish plans her nineteen-year- old niece Bebe's marriage to the nephew of reclusive mystery writer Angus Munroe. But Angus disapproves of Bebe's eccentric family and places obstacles in the way— until he falls in love with Cydney. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Mr. Maybe RC 55969 by Jane Green read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Dumped by her unemployed lover, twenty-seven-year-old British publicist Libby pursues her aspiration to marry a rich man and live in style. She meets a dull but wealthy bachelor. Libby's on the threshold of fulfilling her dream, but something doesn't seem right. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1999. My Favorite Bride RC 55067 by Christina Dodd read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes England, 1847. Pickpocket-turned-nanny Samantha Prendregast is sent to the Lake District to work for stern Colonel Gregory, a widowed military man with six daughters. Samantha falls in love with him before she realizes that she's in a nest of spies. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Mysterious RC 57108 by Nora Roberts read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Each heroine in a trio of novels meets a man of mystery. In "This Magic Moment" an illusionist yearns for a show promoter. In "Search for Love," an American inherits an estate in France. In "The Right Path," a woman encounters a knife-wielding man. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Nicola and the Viscount RC 56557 by Meg Cabot read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes London, 1810. Sixteen-year-old orphan Nicola Sparks becomes engaged during her debutante season. When she discovers she's wanted only for her inherited land, she turns to Nathaniel Sheridan, the brother of her best friend, for guidance. For senior high readers. 2002. The Night Before RC 55872 by Lisa Jackson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes A serial killer targets Savannah's Montgomery family— disguising the murders as tragic accidents for decades. When Caitlyn wakes up covered with blood, she doesn't remember the night before. Her new psychologist, Dr. Adam Hunt, is the only one who can help her. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. No Ordinary Man RC 55658 by Suzanne Simmons read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Mitchell Storm did not expect Victoria, his distant cousin and wealthy heiress, to be so beautiful or intelligent. He came to Newport, Rhode Island, at the request of his dying grandfather to take Victoria back to Scotland to solve the mystery of the family treasure. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. On a Wicked Dawn RC 55147 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes London, 1825. After her twin sister Amanda marries, Amelia Cynster decides to take matters into her own hands and propose to the one she loves. Lucien Ashford agrees to marry her only after a decent interval of courting, but Amelia doesn't want to wait. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Outlaw and the Lady RC 56176 by Lorraine Heath read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Fortune, Texas; 1891. Outlaw Lee Raven and his gang kidnap a bank robbery witness and realize later that beautiful Angela Bainbridge is blind. At Raven's Mexican home the two fall in love before the Texas Rangers arrive. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Penwyth Curse RC 55512 by Catherine Coulter read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Cursed by the Druids, Merryn de Gay of Penwyth has been widowed four times—each on her wedding day. Awarded Merryn as a wife, Sir Bishop of Lythe seeks to break the spell. Interwoven with Bishop's quest are his dreams about a wizard and a witch. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. The Perfect Lover RC 55737 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1835. Both Portia Ashford and Simon Cynster are childhood friends who want to find mates, but neither considers the other suitable. When a murder occurs at a house party, Simon fears Portia could become the next victim. Sequel to On a Wicked Dawn (RC 55147). Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. A Place Called Rainwater RC 56550 by Dorothy Garlock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Justine Jill Jones comes to Rainwater, Oklahoma, in 1929 to aid her ailing Aunt Justine run her hotel. Jill's protective friend Thad helps her handle a gruesome murderer and Aunt Justine's spiteful son. Companion to The Edge of Town (RC 52852). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. Prairie Moon RC 55352 by Maggie Osborne read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Texas. Della Ward has been widowed for ten years when lawman James Cameron arrives to explain to her how her husband died in the Civil War. Once they meet, James—who has carried Della's picture for a decade—knows the truth may destroy them both. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. A Promise Is Forever RC 55023 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Eighteen-year-old college student Christy Miller travels to England on a missionary trip with her church youth group. When she is sent on to Spain, Christy is reunited with her former boyfriend Todd, and they realize that they are still in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Proposal: The English Garden, Book 1 RC 57040 by Lori Wick read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes England, 1810. William Jennings has never wished for the companionship of marriage, but when he becomes the guardian of three children, his life changes entirely. With his sister's help William not only learns how to care for the children but finds love and faith in God. Prequel to The Rescue (RC 57044). 2002. Quinn's Complete Seduction RC 57094 by Sandra Steffen read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes More than a year ago Nathan Quinn's wife died. As spring blossoms, he considers that it is time to find a new woman to help raise his daughter, Holly. Crystal Galloway, new to Jasper Gulch, South Dakota, is also searching for something, but not a husband. 2001. Racing Moon RC 56493 by Cassie Edwards read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Louisiana, 1857. Watercolor artist Maureen O'Rourke is happy working for widower Taylor Clairmont until he makes advances toward her. Fleeing his home, she is captured by a Chitimacha Indian and becomes a pawn in a dangerous game. However, Maureen finds herself falling in love with Chief Racing Moon. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Rana Look RC 56219 by Sandra Brown read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Rana Ramsey, a world famous model, leaves it all behind and moves to Galveston, Texas, when her mother/manager pushes her too far. Rana rooms at Ruby Bailey's boarding house and begins a new career. Her life takes on a new dimension when Ruby's nephew arrives. Some descriptions of sex. 1986. The Reluctant Suitor RC 55753 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes Lady Adriana Sutton and Colton Wyndham were betrothed as children by their parents. Opposed to his father's plans, Colton left for the Napoleonic wars. He returned to find Adriana a charming and lovely young woman. His decision to marry her leads to some surprising discoveries. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. River Road: Callahan Brothers Trilogy, Book 2 RC 55262 by JoAnn Ross read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes FBI agent Finn Callahan, suspended for four weeks, has come home to Blue Bayou (RC 55261). Actress Julia Summers is there to film scenes for her soap opera. Although they have opposite personalities, Finn reluctantly becomes her bodyguard when she receives deadly threats. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. A Rogue's Proposal RC 54299 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1820, Suffolk. When Demon Cynster—determined not to follow the married footsteps of his fellow Cynsters—encounters the lovely and independent Felicity Parteger, he is drawn into her investigation of horse race fixing. Completely beguiled, Demon finds himself scheming to marry her. Sequel to Scandal's Bride (RC 54298). Descriptions of sex. 1999. The Rosary RC 55926 by Florence L. Barclay read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) Artist Garth Dalmain falls in lovewith Jane Champion, the Duchess of Meldrums's plain niece, but she refuses him because she is older. Three years later, Jane learns that Garth has been blinded,and she attempts to nurse him back to health without disclosing her identity. 1910. Safe Harbor RC 55729 by Luanne Rice read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Artist Dana Underhill, last seen in Firefly Beach (RC 53025), returns home to the Connecticut shore after her sister, Lily, and Lily's husband drown. Dana takes charge of her nieces, Quinn and Allie, and becomes reacquainted with childhood friend Sam Trevor. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Safe Harbour RC 57100 by Danielle Steel read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes After losing her husband and son, Ophélie Mackenzie and her eleven-year-old daughter, Pip, spend a summer at the beach where Pip befriends lonely artist Matt Bowles. Matt and Ophélie find solace together through heartache and betrayal until romance replaces their grief. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Scandalous Again RC 55892 by Christina Dodd read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes England, 1806. When Madeline de Lacy discovers her father has gambled away her hand in marriage to an American, she sends her cousin to London to halt the engagement. Meanwhile she tries to prevent further gambling but encounters her former lover in the process. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Scandal's Bride RC 54298 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Scotland, 1819. Strong-willed Scotswoman Catriona Hennessy is told she must marry Richard "Scandal" Cynster, English nobleman and libertine. Catriona planned to secure a more pliable mate; Scandal planned never to marry. Plans change when Scandal decides Catriona is the woman for him. Sequel to A Rake's Vow (RC 54297). Descriptions of sex. 1999. 16 Lighthouse Road RC 55515 by Debbie Macomber read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Judge Olivia Lockhart recalls her friends in Cedar Cove, Washington. They include Cecilia and Ian, whom she denies a divorce; her opinionated mother, Charlotte; her daughter, Justine, engaged to an older man; and the new newspaper editor. Followed by 204 Rosewood Lane (RC 55516). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Slightly Married RC 56471 by Mary Balogh read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In 1814 Colonel Aidan Bedwyn promised dying Captain Percy Morris to protect Percy's sister Eve—no matter what. But Aidan didn't expect that would mean marrying Eve so she could retain her family estate in Oxfordshire. Their "business marriage" is soon transformed. Sequel to A Summer to Remember (RC 54986). Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Some Kind of Wonderful RC 55358 by Barbara Freethy read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes After his long-lost sister leaves her baby on his doorstep, reporter Matt Winters enlists his neighbor, beautiful Caitlyn Devereaux, to help. Caitlyn, the owner of a bridal shop, reluctantly agrees, and falls in love with them both. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Starting Over RC 55581 by Robin Pilcher read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Divorcée Liz Dewhurst lives with her son and father on the Scottish coast. She remains entangled with her ex-husband because of their joint ownership of the families' farms, now targeted by a golf course consortium. When a charming older man enters her life, Liz has to make some difficult choices. Strong language. 2002. Sullivan's Woman RC 57109 by Nora Roberts read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette San Francisco. Cassidy St. John needs a job to sustain her while she pursues her dream of writing. She accepts an offer from painter Colin Sullivan to model for him—and has trouble ignoring his charm. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1984. Table for Two RC 55332 by Nora Roberts read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes In Summer Desserts, Cordon Bleu chef Summer Lyndon falls in love with her employer, hotel magnate Blake Cocharan, but doesn't want to mix business with pleasure. In Lessons Learned, publicist Juliet Trent handles Italian chef Carlo Franconi's tour while resisting his charms. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 1985. The Talisman Ring RC 54901 by Georgette Heyer read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes (Reissue) Eustacie leaves the turmoil of the French Revolution for the safety of her grandfather's house in England. Once there she flees from an arranged marriage, joins a cousin who is a smuggler, and falls in love. 1936. Tempt Me Twice RC 56054 by Barbara Dawson Smith read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Regency England. Lord Gabriel Kenyon returns to London from Africa to inform Kate Talisford of her father's death there. Kate holds a grudge against Gabriel, but needs him to help find her parent's treasure—and along the way they fall in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Rita Award. 2001. Temptation RC 57101 by Nora Roberts read by Sharon Murray 1 cassette Formerly pampered, wealthy, and engaged to be married, Eden Carlbough is unattached and in financial straits when her father dies. With her scant savings Eden and a friend start Camp Liberty, and a new romance blossoms. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1987. Tess and the Highlander RC 56426 by May McGoldrick read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Scotland, 1543. Seventeen-year-old Tess is living alone on the Isle of May after her two caretakers die. When Colin Macpherson washes ashore, he discovers Tess's long-lost birthright and is determined to return her to her clan. For senior high readers. 2002. This Cold Country RC 55834 by Annabel Davis-Goff read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes England and Ireland, early World War II. When English vicar's daughter Daisy, a "land girl" helping the war effort, meets and marries an Anglo-Irish soldier, he is soon called up. Daisy moves alone to his estate in County Waterford and experiences a cold family, strange politics, a murder, and a lover. 2002. A Thousand Country Roads: An Epilogue to The Bridges of Madison County RC 54811 by Robert James Waller read by Bob Askey 1 cassette 1981. Robert Kincaid, sixty-eight, is sustained only by memories of life on the road and his brief 1965 encounter with Francesca Johnson. He returns to the road, and a chance encounter with another woman reveals a new dimension of his life. Sequel to The Bridges of Madison County (RC 35861). Bestseller. 2002. Three Complete Novels of Courtly Love: The Prude and the Prodigal, Lies for Love, From Hate to Love RC 54188 by Barbara Cartland read by Jennifer Mendenhall 3 cassettes Three romantic tales set in nineteenth-century Britain. In The Prude and the Prodigal, Prunella tries to save her sister from an unworthy suitor. In Lies for Love, Carmela falls for her best friend's guardian. In From Hate to Love, Atayla is stranded in Tangiers after her father is murdered. 1980. Ties That Bind RC 56349 by Brenda Jackson read by Robin Miles 3 cassettes 1960s. Howard University students Randolph Fuller and Jenna Haywood know they are meant for each other, but love is not easy as the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement rage on. Obligations to conniving family members further complicate their romance. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. To Sir Phillip, with Love: A Bridgerton Novel RC 56868 by Julia Quinn read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Gloucestershire, 1820s. A series of letters between Eloise Bridgerton and Sir Phillip Crane, begun when Eloise sent condolences after his wife's death, leads Phillip to invite Eloise to visit his estate—to determine their suitability in marriage. But is a spirited London lady prepared for country life and a ready-made family? Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Trading Places RC 56494 by Fern Michaels read by Coleen Delany 2 cassettes Wounded Atlanta detective Aggie Jade knows she was meant to die in a botched drug bust that killed her partner and injured her K-9 dog. Following months of recovery, Aggie convinces her twin sister Lizzie to impersonate her while Aggie works to uncover police corruption. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003. True Confessions RC 56056 by Rachel Gibson read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes L.A. tabloid reporter Hope Spencer recovers incognito from her tumultuous divorce in rural Gospel, Idaho. She falls in love with local sheriff Dylan Taber, a single father, who also conceals secrets from his past. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Rita Award. 2001. Truly Madly Manhattan RC 55655 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Two novels set in Manhattan. In Local Hero, Hester Wallace's son is overjoyed to discover their new neighbor is the creator of his favorite comic book. In Dual Image, a real-life love affair develops between an actress and the TV movie's creator. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. 204 Rosewood Lane RC 55516 by Debbie Macomber read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Grace Sherman continues to wonder about her husband's disappearance, but accepts that life goes on. She discusses the latest Cedar Grove marriages, divorces, and expectant parents. Sequel to 16 Lighthouse Road (RC 55515). Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Victoria and the Rogue RC 56434 by Meg Cabot read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes On a voyage from India, sixteen-year-old heiress Lady Victoria Arbuthnot becomes secretly engaged to worldly Lord Malfrey despite the meddling interference of the ship's young captain, Jacob Carstairs. In England, Victoria discovers her fiancé's real motives for the betrothal and the reasons for Jacob's actions. For senior high and older readers. 2003. The Visitor: The English Garden, Book 3 RC 57052 by Lori Wick read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes London, 1812. Temporarily blinded by a fall, Alexander Tate has doctor's orders to rest and allow God's healing to work. Tate heads for his Aunt Harriet's country home in Collingbourne. When Cassandra Steele begins reading to Tate, love blossoms. Cassandra's sister Lizzy also finds love. Sequel to The Rescue (RC 57044). 2003. Vixens RC 55861 by Bertrice Small read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes The behavior of three cousins—all great-great granddaughters of Skye O'Malley (RC 18031)—has branded them vixens. Fancy Devers becomes a mistress to King Charles II, Lady Diana Leslie falls in love with twins, and Lady Cynara Stuart wants her husband to be a plaything. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Wild Orchids RC 56040 by Jude Deveraux read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Ford Newcombe, suffering from writer's block and searching for inspiration, meets Jackie Maxwell, who tells him about a town possessed by the devil. Ford buys an old house in the town—Cole Creek, North Carolina—and hires Jackie as his assistant. Soon both come face to face with evil. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Worth Any Price RC 55731 by Lisa Kleypas read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Unable to face a future with Lord Radnor, to whom she was betrothed as a child, Charlotte Howard runs away. Bow Street runner Nick Gentry is hired to find her, but isn't ready for what he encounters. Companion to Lady Sophia's Lover (RC 54333). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Science Fiction Ascendant Sun: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 5 RC 56756 by Catherine Asaro read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes After eighteen years, Kelric escapes from Coba and returns home. Facing danger as the Skolian Empire's only heir to survive the Radiance War, he conceals his identity and heads for Trader territory. Sequel to The Radiant Seas (RC 56751). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Ashes of Victory: Honor Harrington, Volume 9 RC 53966 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 5 cassettes Honor Harrington has escaped from prison and returned injured but alive from her alleged execution reported in Echoes of Honor (RC 53965). Her presence boosts the Manticoran Alliance's morale in their continuing war as Harrington again tests her mettle. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Avenger: Star Trek; Odyssey, Book 3 RC 56719 by William Shatner read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes A virus lethal to plant life threatens to starve the Federation. Picard and his crew oversee a quarantine, and Kirk—believed dead—suspects the plague may be artificial. Meanwhile, Spock, seeking the truth behind his father Sarek's death, takes a journey that will reunite him with a long-lost friend. Sequel to The Return (RC 56702). 1997. Back to the Moon RC 56593 by Homer H. Hickam read by Michael Russoto 3 cassettes Lamenting the end of the space program, renegade scientist Jack Medaris hijacks a space shuttle and pilots it to the moon, where he hopes to find a cheap source of fusion power. Unknown to Jack, someone else is also aboard the shuttle. 1999. Beyond the Stars: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 4 RC 54874 by William Shatner read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes In Step into Chaos (RC 54873), Jim Endicott merged with the Omega Point, entering an alternate universe. In this sequel, another version of the accidental shooting of his father occurs, leading to a different scenario for this other Jim. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000. The Cassini Division by Ken MacLeod read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes As an agent of the elite Cassini Division of the utopian Solar Union, Ellen May Ngwethu devises a means to eradicate the posthuman society on Jupiter that threatens mankind in the twenty-fourth century. High tech space battles ensue. Some strong language. Nebula Award nominee. 1998. Catch the Lightning: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 2 RC 56739 by Catherine Asaro read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Twentieth-century teenager is transported to the future with a Skolian pilot whose ship has taken him back in time. Love blossoms between the telepathic couple, but the enemy Trader Empire plans to use them to conquer the galaxy. Sequel to Primary Inversion (RC 56734). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1996. Chasm City RC 56477 by Alastair Reynolds read by Fred Major 5 cassettes The trail of a killer leads security operative Tanner Mirabel to once-utopian Chasm City, mutated by a nano-virus that infects both humans and machines. Mirabel, tormented by memories that are not his own, struggles with his identity. Sequel to Revelation Space (RC 56476). Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2001. Chindi RC 54848 by Jack McDevitt read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes A tale of interstellar adventure involving Priscilla "Hutch" Hutchins from Deepsix (RC 51893), now a starship captain. She pilots a crew of oddly assorted amateurs in pursuit of a signal that may provide extraterrestrial contact. Some strong language. 2002. The Chronoliths RC 56446 by Robert Charles Wilson read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes 2021. Scott, an American expatriate in Thailand, examines the arrival site of the first of a spate of chronoliths— mysterious monuments inscribed with Kuin's victory date 2041. Scott's scientist friend believes she can destroy the chronoliths' power and curtail the growing cult of Kuin. Some strong language. 2001. The City Who Fought RC 54496 by Anne McCaffrey and S.M. Stirling read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Shellperson Simeon controls the city-sized space station SSS-900. Bored with his daily routine, Simeon indulges his passion for war games. When refugees arrive after fleeing Kolnari space pirates, Simeon knows the station's survival depends on implementing his game skills in real life. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to Ship Who Searched (RC 54495). 1993. Delta Search: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 1 RC 54871 by William Shatner read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Opening volume by Star Trek actor in a series about the dreams of youth and the terrors of empire. Sixteen-year-old Jim Endicott's application to the Space Academy triggers events connected with a secret encoded in his DNA. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Dosadi Experiment RC 55915 by Frank Herbert read by J. P. Linton 2 cassettes (Reissue) In his latest assignment, Saboteur Extraordinary Jorj X. McKie is sent to planet Dosadi to investigate an experiment that has gotten out of hand. Humans and Gowachin have been confined there in overcrowded conditions, and an interstellar war is imminent. Companion to Whipping Star (RC 55885). 1977. Dune: The Butlerian Jihad; Legends of Dune, Volume 1 RC 54949 by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson read by J.P. Linton 4 cassettes This new trilogy of prequels to Dune (RC 44126) goes back 10,000 years prior to the "House" trilogy of prequels (RC 49477, RC 50949, and RC 53145). Describes the long-ago war when humans struggled to gain their freedom from the "thinking machines." 2002. Dune: The Machine Crusade; Legends of Dune, Volume 2 RC 57121 by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson read by J.P. Linton 5 cassettes Several decades after Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (RC 54949), the crusade against the thinking machines continues as billions of lives are lost. As the machines conquer more colonies, Jihad spiritual leader Serena Butler travels to Corrin to try compromising with Omnius. Meanwhile scientist Norma Cenva has discovered a way to "fold" space. 2003. Echoes of Honor: Honor Harrington, Volume 8 RC 53965 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 5 cassettes In this sequel to In Enemy Hands (RC 53964), Honor Harrington is unaware that an interstellar newscast reported her execution. No one knows that she and a few of her people are determined to escape from prison on Hell. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Eternity's End RC 56338 by Jeffrey A. Carver read by David Richardson 5 cassettes Renwald Legroeder, escaped prisoner and star rigger pilot, has seen what the government doesn't want anyone to see. Accused of collaboration and treason, Legroeder accepts a perilous mission to recover the starship Impris, a vessel lost in the timelessness of Flux space. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Evolution RC 55734 by Stephen Baxter read by Suzanne Toren 5 cassettes A story of evolution woven into the tale of two friends journeying to Darwin, Australia, in 2031 to attend a conference on how we got to be humans. A series of vignettes beginning sixty-five million years ago reveals our lineage from proto-primate to humans to robots to extinction. Violence. 2002. Explorer RC 55347 by C.J. Cherryh read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes Diplomat Bren Cameron is aboard the starship Phoenix on a mission to investigate the ruins of Reunion Station. The truth of that disaster is revealed as the crew confronts internal strife and encounters a dangerous new species. Sequel to Defender (RC 54314). Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Eyes of the Calculor RC 56636 by Sean McMullen read by Ray Childs 5 cassettes Australica, A.D. 3961. The Call ceases, the orbiting Mirrorsun fails, and electronics self-destruct. To save Australica, misguided Dragon Librarians begin rebuilding the human-powered Calculor computer. But when North American Princess Samondel is shot down, she disguises herself as a student to save humanity. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. Feed RC 55687 by M.T. Anderson read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette In the future, most people have computer implants in their heads streaming information. Titus has had his since birth, while home-schooled Violet received hers later. When the "feed" is attacked by a hacker, Titus's system shortly recovers but Violet's continues to malfunction. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. National Book Award finalist. 2002. Foundation's Triumph: The Second Foundation Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 55622 by David Brin read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Aging Hari Seldon, father of psycho-history, is finished; his role in building a better galactic empire is over. But before his noble end, he embarks on one final adventure to save humanity from a rebel uprising and robot civil war. Sequel to Foundation and Chaos (RC 53875). 1999. Heritage: Gene Roddenberry's Earth—Final Conflict, Volume 5 RC 54414 by Doranna Durgin read by John Polk 2 cassettes Sequel to Augur's Teacher (RC 53382). Liam Kincaid, double agent for the Earth's resistance to the alien Taelons, is extraordinarily affected by an alien-inflicted virus because of his unique genetic makeup. He must save himself to end the suffering of others. Associated with Earth: Final Conflict television series. 2001. Honor among Enemies: Honor Harrington, Volume 6 RC 53963 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Honor Harrington is recalled to active duty to combat space pirates. Her challenge is complicated by the infighting of her motley crew and the difficulty in defining the enemy. Sequel to Flag in Exile (RC 53962). Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1996. The House of the Scorpion RC 55927 by Nancy Farmer read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes In a future where humans despise clones, Matt has special privileges as the young clone of El Patrón—the 140-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire. When Matt gets a glimpse of his fate, he rebels. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. National Book Award. 2002. Ilium RC 56883 by Dan Simmons read by Fred Major 5 cassettes Twentieth-century professor Thomas Hockenberry has been resurrected by the gods of Mars's Olympos Mons and forced to observe the Trojan War. Aphrodite then assigns him another task—to spy on the other gods and kill her rival, Athena. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2003. In Alien Hands: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 2 RC 54872 by William Shatner read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Continuing the action begun in Delta Search (RC 54871), rival aliens compete to obtain the secrets encoded in Jim Endicott's DNA. To escape, Jim becomes a mercenary on another planet. In an escalating war Jim plots to save humanity. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997. In Enemy Hands: Honor Harrington, Volume 7 RC 53964 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Promoted to commodore, Honor Harrington settles into her role as the first female feudal steadholder on Grayson. On a routine flight, her spaceship is captured by enemies, and she faces execution on prison planet Hell. Sequel to Honor among Enemies (RC 53963). Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Judgment Night RC 55476 by C.L. Moore read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Juille, the beautiful amazon princess of the planet Ericon and heiress to the ruling power of the galaxy, meets and falls in love with alien warrior Egide. Egide returns her love, but he has vowed to obliterate her people from the galaxy. 1943. The Last Hawk: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 3 RC 56744 by Catherine Asaro read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes A.D. 2258. Kelricson Valdoria, fighter pilot and heir to the Skolian throne, crashes on Coba, a planet ruled by women. He becomes an honored concubine and interplanetary pawn, gaining value and power by learning Coba's ways. Sequel to Catch the Lightning (RC 56739). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997. Legacy: Gene Roddenberry's Earth—Final Conflict, Volume 6 RC 55172 by Glenn R. Sixbury read by John Polk 2 cassettes When Dr. Waneta Long, an archaeologist at a sacred Cherokee tribal site in North Carolina, unearths a small red crystal, she unknowingly unleashes forces that link her to Daniel, a young Irish boy giving a private dance performance for Taelon Companion Da'an and his protector, Liam Kincaid. Sequel to Heritage (RC 54414). 2002. Light Music RC 56086 by Kathleen Ann Goonan read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes 2115. Crescent City loses vital navigational information during an attack, and former engineer Jason Peabody—now Radio Cowboy—must restore the data. Accompanied by brilliant scientist Dania Cooper, he journeys to postnanotech America while pilgrims gather and the city prepares for launch. Sequel to Mississippi Blues (RC 51753). Some violence. 2002. The Longest Way Home RC 56573 by Robert Silverberg read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Great Houses of the Mother World are under attack. Fifteen- year-old Joseph, heir to the House Keilloran, is far from home during the rebel uprising. Now he journeys home alone, but is there anything left? A coming-of-age tale. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. The Mocking Program RC 57128 by Alan Dean Foster read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes After thirty years working the Montezuma Strip, Inspector Cardenas knows his current homicide is anything but routine, particularly because the dead man has two identities. When the victim's wife and daughter mysteriously disappear, Cardenas's investigation becomes a mission to find and protect them. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Orbital Resonance RC 57085 by John Barnes read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Space, 2025. Melpomene Murray is a typical teenager who happens to live on an asteroid colony. When classmate Theophilus Harrison arrives from the devastated Earth, she begins to care about the future of her ancestral planet while some plans for her future develop. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1991. Oryx and Crake RC 56234 by Margaret Atwood read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes In the near future, a lone human amidst genetically engineered creatures torments himself with memories of the devastation of the natural world. Calling himself "Snowman," he recalls the role of his best friend Crake and mourns the loss of their mutually beloved Oryx. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. Parasite Pig RC 55995 by William Sleator read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette The dangerous game begun in Interstellar Pig (RC 22792) continues as sixteen-year-old Barney indiscriminately recruits new players. When they turn out to be aliens, they take Barney—infected with an alien parasite—and his new friend Katie to the planet J'koot. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Permanence RC 57136 by Karl Schroeder read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Fleeing her abusive half-brother, Rue Cassels steals a shuttle from her mining station and heads for Treya. Along the way, she inadvertently lays claim to an abandoned starship, a find that will make her rich—or dead. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002. The Precipice: Asteroid Wars, Book 1 RC 56733 by Ben Bova read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Earth is plunging into environmental chaos. Dan Randolph, head of Astro Manufacturing, knows salvation rests in harvesting raw materials from asteroids. Hindered by regressive leaders and financial woes, Randolph risks a deceptive business partnership and untried technology to save the planet. Precedes Rock Rats (RC 56767). 2001. Primary Inversion: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 1 RC 56734 by Catherine Asaro read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Bioengineered fighter pilot and psychic Sauscony Valdoria, heiress apparent of the Skolian Empire, falls in love with the heir to the throne of the enemy Trader Empire. War looms as the lovers strive to avert disaster. Prequel to Catch the Lightning (RC 56739). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1995. The Quantum Rose: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 6 RC 56766 by Catherine Asaro read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes To save her impoverished people, Kamoj Argali, young governor of Argali Province, marries Havyrl Lionstar, a powerful, dark, and mysterious stranger. When a rejected suitor fights to get her back, she discovers her husband's true identity. Sequel to Ascendant Sun (RC 56756). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Nebula Award. 2000. The Radiant Seas: Saga of the Skolian Empire, Volume 4 RC 56751 by Catherine Asaro read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes Twenty-third century. Sauscony Valdoria and Jaibriol Qox, newlywed heirs to rival empires, begin their life together in exile. The marriage is tested when their disappearance disrupts the balance of power and brings civilization to the brink of interstellar destruction. Sequel to The Last Hawk (RC 56744). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. Red Thunder RC 56119 by John Varley read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes To keep China from beating America to Mars, an ex- astronaut, his brilliant unconventional cousin, and four young Floridians build their own spaceship—Red Thunder—to get there first. Their journey becomes a rescue mission for U.S. spacecraft Ares Seven, marooned in space. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. The Return: Star Trek; Odyssey, Book 2 RC 56702 by William Shatner read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes On Veridian III, where the USS Enterprise lies in ruins, a team prepares to recover the remains of James T. Kirk. But the grave is empty; the Romulans and Borg have joined forces to bring Starfleet's honored hero to life and use him against the Federation. Sequel to The Ashes of Eden (RC 45690). 1996. Revelation Space RC 56476 by Alastair Reynolds read by Fred Major 5 cassettes Resurgam, Delta Pavonis system; 2551. Dr. Daniel Sylveste discovers the puzzling remains of a civilization annihilated nine hundred thousand years ago. Believing that the truth will save humanity, he seeks answers aboard a starship despite its dangerous cyborg crew. Prequel to Chasm City (RC 56477). Some violence and some strong language. 2000. The Rock Rats: Asteroid Wars, Book 2 RC 56767 by Ben Bova read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Battle for corporate control of the asteroid belt rages on as Astro Manufacturing competes against seditious rival Humphries Space Systems. Murder and sabotage prevail as the conniving Humphries seeks to recover a lost and reluctant love. Sequel to The Precipice (RC 56733). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. The Rolling Stones RC 56028 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes (Reissue) Luna City, the Moon. Fifteen-year-old twins Castor and Pollux Stone buy an old spaceship to start a trading business. Their whole family decides to join them including their Martian flat cat, and problems arise when the cat has a litter. For senior high and older readers. 1952. The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time RC 56154 by Douglas Adams read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Editor Peter Guzzardi pieces together what may have been the third Dirk Gently novel by the late author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (RC 18339). Includes Adams's letters, writings, and ruminations on numerous diverse subjects, including the Beatles, Monty Python, and a young, two-headed Zaphod. 2002. Shadow Puppets RC 54802 by Orson Scott Card read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Continuing from Shadow of the Hegemon (RC 53932), Peter deals with his decision to authorize the rescue of his archenemy, Achilles. Meanwhile Bean and Petra hope to have normal children without Bean's complications. But Achilles and world events cause unforeseen problems. 2002. The Ship Avenged RC 54499 by S.M. Stirling read by Corrie James 2 cassettes This sequel to The Ship Errant (RC 54498) occurs ten years after Simeon and his space station SSS-900-C defeated space pirates from Kolnar. Now the Kolnar leader plans revenge with a kidnapping and a scheme to infect humans with a brain-killing virus. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. The Ship Errant RC 54498 by Jody Lynn Nye read by Corrie James 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Ship Who Won (RC 54497), Carialle and Keff, who originally discovered and befriended the intelligent "globe-frogs" on Ozran, are now responsible for returning them to Ozran. In the process, they learn the globe-frogs may just have been the ones who caused Carialle so much pain. 1996. The Ship Who Searched RC 54495 by Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey read by Corrie James 2 cassettes A mysterious disease leaves seven-year-old Tia completely paralyzed. Unable to enjoy human mobility, she becomes a shellperson, the human brain of an interstate spaceship. On her odyssey across the galaxy, she seeks a cure for her disease and eventually falls in love. Sequel to PartnerShip (RC 54494). 1992. The Ship Who Won RC 54497 by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Searching the galaxy for alien life, Carialle, whose brain controls spaceship SSS-900, and Keff, her human partner, discover a strange planet ruled by a race of magical wizards. Carialle and Keff also discover even more mysterious things about the new world. Sequel to The City Who Fought (RC 54496). 1994. Singing the Dogstar Blues RC 57131 by Alison Goodman read by Norma Lana 1 cassette Joss Aaronson is close to being expelled from the university where she studies time travel. Mavkel, a newly arrived telepathic student from another planet, then selects her as his study partner and roommate. When Joss discovers she is being stalked by an assassin, the two combine skills to search for reasons. For senior high readers. 1998. Star Wars: Tatooine Ghost RC 56236 by Troy Denning read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes A lost Alderaanian painting that survived the planet's destruction is offered at auction on Tatooine. However, it hides the code key to a secret rebel communications network. Leia, Han, Chewbacca, and C-3PO are sent on a recovery mission to infiltrate the auction, but Imperial forces have already arrived. 2003. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Agents of Chaos I, Hero's Trial RC 55844 by James Luceno read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Han Solo, grief-stricken over Chew-bacca's death, again becomes a loner, risking the loss of family and friends. Learning an old acquaintance has sided with the enemy, placing the Jedi in danger, Han must face his inner demons and honor Chewbacca's sacrifice. Followed by Agents of Chaos II, Jedi Eclipse (RC 52417). 2000. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Destiny's Way RC 55505 by Walter Jon Williams read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Coruscant's fall left the New Republic divided by internal strife. Yet they refuse to surrender to the Yuuzhan Vong, especially when there is a chance to defeat them. But a weapon designed by the Jedi's enemies could destroy the New Republic. Sequel to Traitor (RC 55504). Some violence. 2002. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Enemy Lines I, Rebel Dream RC 56160 by Aaron Allston read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Following the Yuuzhan Vong's invasion of Coruscant, Leia and Han Solo try to promote rebellion against the New Republic's appeasement policy. Luke Skywalker faces danger as he attempts to sneak into the Yuuzhan Vong's stronghold on Coruscant. Prequel to Rebel Stand (RC 56131). Some violence. 2002. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Enemy Lines II, Rebel Stand RC 56131 by Aaron Allston read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Luke Skywalker's mission to prevent the overthrow of the New Republic is in danger. A discovery by Luke and his wife is halting plans and endangering their lives, while the Solos are at risk of being turned over to the Yuuzhan Vong. Sequel to Enemy Lines I, Rebel Dream (RC 56160). 2002. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Force Heretic I, Remnant RC 56615 by Sean Williams and Shane Dix read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes A fledgling Galactic Alliance forms after the Yuuzhan Vong destroys the New Republic but needs to consolidate before fighting back. In preparation for ultimately defeating the invaders, Luke Skywalker leads a Jedi mission to remote regions of the galaxy to unite the remaining imperial forces—and find the mythical planet Zonama Sekot. 2003. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Traitor RC 55504 by Matthew Stover read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Coruscant has been captured and the galaxy fears nothing can stop the Yuuzhan Vong. Yet Jacen Solo is still alive. Or is he? Jacen is being held in the Embrace of Pain by Vergere, a creature of mystery and power, and her plans are unknown. Some violence. 2002. Step into Chaos: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 3 RC 54873 by William Shatner read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes After learning in In Alien Hands (RC 54872) that his true mother, Kate, encoded in his DNA a secret about linking a billion human minds into a vast supercomputer called "mind arrays," Jim's only hope for survival is to step into chaos. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Stranger in a Strange Land RC 55938 by Robert A. Heinlein read by Richard Davidson 5 cassettes (Reissue) Born and raised on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith returns to Earth unfamiliar with its cultural and social customs. Tutored in earthly matters by Jubal Harshaw, Smith evolves into a messianic figure preaching free love. Original uncut version. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Hugo Award. 1961. Trapped RC 55519 by James Alan Gardner read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Simka, Earth. In 2457, Doctor Philemon Abu Dhubhai is content teaching at Feliss Academy. But when a student dies mysteriously and her boyfriend goes missing, Phil leads his band of misfit friends on a quest for truth that could uncover conspiracy at the highest levels. Violence and some strong language. 2002. Ventus RC 57168 by Karl Schroeder read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Lady Calandria May arrives on Ventus to destroy an entity known as Armiger. She needs the help of young Jordan Mason, who has visions linked to the god-like "Winds" that rule the planet. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000. War of Honor: Honor Harrington, Volume 10 RC 55532 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 7 cassettes in two containers An uneasy peace between the Star Kingdom and the Havenites brings the personal agendas of leaders to the fore. As negotiations begin, Lady Harrington resists her growing feelings for the earl of White Haven. Sequel to Ashes of Victory (RC 53966). Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Whipping Star RC 55885 by Frank Herbert read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes When Alichino Furuneo discovers a Caleban washed ashore on Cordiality, he contacts fellow agent Jorj X. McKie, Saboteur Extraordinary. The Calebans, responsible for interstellar transportation, are dying at an alarming rate, and the agents must rescue the last known Caleban, affectionately called Fanny Mae. Companion to The Dosadi Experiment (RC 55915). 1969. The Xenocide Mission RC 56562 by Ben Jeapes read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes In 2153 a secret observation base in far space, staffed by humans and furry quadrupeds called Rusties, is attacked by XC aliens from another spaceship. When Lieutenant Joel Gilmore is captured, his girlfriend and his father, a retired commodore, rush to rescue him—with dire results. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Nineteenth Annual Collection RC 54824 edited by Gardner Dozois read by John Polk 7 cassettes in 2 containers The editor reviews the genre's status in 2001 and presents twenty-six short stories he considers outstanding. Featured authors include Charles Stross, Michael Blumlein, Paul McAuley, Dan Simmons, Alastair Reynolds, Maureen F. McHugh, Paul Di Filippo, and Ian R. MacLeod. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. Short Stories The Best American Short Stories, 2002: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 55449 selected by Sue Miller read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes This year's collection includes twenty distinctive stories written in the realist tradition. In "Along the Frontage Road" by Michael Chabon, a father's outing to choose a Halloween pumpkin with his four-year-old son becomes a poignant experience. Other authors include E.L. Doctorow, Jill McCorkle, Leonard Michaels, Arthur Miller, and Alice Munro. 2002. Blue Feather and Other Stories RC 55225 by Zane Grey read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes (Reissue) Three tales of the Old West. In "Blue Feather," an Indian brave makes choices during a tribal war. A man falsely accused as "The Horse Thief" takes matters into his own hands. Grey fictionalizes his stay in "Quaking-Asp Cabin" and the legendary tragic events that occurred there. 1961. The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer RC 55897 by Jack Schaefer read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes Thirty-two short stories set in the American West by the author of Shane (RC 52058), written between 1948 and 1963. Many portray the men and women who shaped the western frontier in the late nineteenth century. 1966. Darling Daughters RC 55359 by Debbie Macomber read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Two stories of single parents who contend with matchmaking daughters. In Yours and Mine, eleven-year-old best friends Kristen and Nicole conspire to get their parents together. In Lone Star Lovin', Cody Bailman, physician's assistant Sherry Waterman's first patient, is having problems with his newly maturing daughter, Heather. 2002. The Darts of Cupid and Other Stories RC 55462 by Edith Templeton read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Seven stories conveying the subtleties of desire. The title piece, set in World War II England, concerns a young British wife, separated from her husband, working for a married American officer in a mutual attraction that's apparent to everyone. However, he already has a mistress. Some strong language. 2002. Faithless: Tales of Transgression RC 54417 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes Twenty-one short stories exploring the late-twentieth- century American psyche at moments of betrayal, disappointment, and passion. In "Lover," a woman jilted by her married lover plots his death, using an automobile as her weapon. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. I, Richard RC 56705 by Elizabeth George read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Five short stories of mystery and suspense. In "The Surprise of His Life," a wealthy middle-aged man decides to murder his trophy wife. In the title piece, a schoolteacher hopes to clear King Richard III's name by stealing a medieval letter from his friend's estate. Some strong language. 2002. In Our Nature: Stories of Wildness RC 55584 edited by Donna Seaman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Fourteen tales exploring inner human conflict between natural instincts and the veneer of civilization by such writers as Rick Bass, Linda Hogan, Margaret Atwood, E.L. Doctorow, Lorrie Moore, and Rick DeMarinis. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. In the Bedroom: Seven Stories RC 57303 by Andre Dubus read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette Tales of pivotal moments in people's lives. In "Killings" a grief-stricken father tries to assuage his wife's sorrow by confronting their son's murderer—who is out on bail. This story inspired the screenplay for the movie In the Bedroom. Some strong language. 2002. Island Boyz: Short Stories RC 55438 by Graham Salisbury read by Christopher Walker 1 cassette Ten stories, introduced by a short poem, about Hawaiian teenagers. In "Waiting for the War," two boys have a horse, but it won't let them ride or even get close. Then a soldier from Texas gives them a little help. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. McCone and Friends RC 55370 by Marcia Muller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Eight short stories featuring San Francisco private detective Sharon McCone and her associates. In "The Wall," Rae Kelleher investigates the case of a missing high school student by searching her room for clues. Strong language and some violence. 2000. McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales RC 56508 edited by Michael Chabon read by Michael Russotto 4 cassettes Chabon, author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay (RC 50950), presents a compilation of twenty previously unpublished short detective and science tales by such authors as Elmore Leonard, Neil Gaiman, Nick Hornby, Stephen King, Michael Moorcock, and Harlan Ellison. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2002. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 2002 RC 55298 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by John Polk 3 cassettes Nineteen stories in the literary tradition of the South. In playwright Romulus Linney's "Tennessee," nineteen-year-old Sassy accepts Griswold's marriage proposal on the condition they move to Tennessee, but Griswold has a trick or two up his sleeve. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. One More for the Road: A New Story Collection RC 55939 by Ray Bradbury read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Twenty-five short stories—eighteen newly published—by the author of The Martian Chronicles (RC 26787). In "Heart Transplant," a man and a woman spending the night together in a hotel room make a wish for the other to fall back in love with the respective spouse. 2002. Prize Stories 2002: The O. Henry Awards RC 55177 edited by Larry Dark read by Mitzi Friedlander 4 cassettes Twenty stories with themes of travel, marriage, and writing from American and Canadian magazines selected by a panel of writers. In first prize winner, "The Ceiling," by Kevin Brockmeier, a husband perceives catastrophe threatening his hometown as he becomes aware of his wife's infidelity. Some strong language. 2002. Rumpole Rests His Case RC 55589 by John Mortimer read by John Horton 2 cassettes Collection of short stories featuring the British barrister in seven more cases. In the title piece, Rumpole collapses during a trial. Though his wife, Hilda, "She Who Must Be Obeyed," insists that he retire, he defends a wounded burglar he meets in the hospital ward. Some strong language. 2001. Secrets and Other Stories of Suspense RC 55893 by Carolyn Hart read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Four short stories of intrigue and treachery. In the title piece, set in Oklahoma during World War II, twelve-year-old Gretchen works to clear her friend Millard of theft charges—but he joins the service to escape. In "Turnaround," a Hollywood screenwriter discovers that her trophy husband plans to murder her. Some strong language. 2002. Short and Tall Tales: Moose County Legends Collected by James Mackintosh Qwilleran RC 55588 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Twenty-seven short stories centered around the history of Moose County, popularized in the "Cat Who . . . " mystery series. The tales are relayed by fictional newspaper editor James Qwilleran, who collects reminiscences and tidbits about the first settlers of the isolated countryside. 2002. Sister, Sister RC 56084 by Donna Hill and Janice Sims read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Three short stories dealing with estranged African American sisters. In "Thicker Than Water," Angela returns home when Gayla becomes ill. In "Loving Lola," Sandra raises her irresponsible sibling's son. In "Best Left Unsaid," model LuAnne keeps a secret from Rhonda until a pregnancy brings them closer. Some strong language. 2001. Skin Folk RC 55300 by Nalo Hopkinson read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The author of Brown Girl in the Ring (RC 52063) presents a collection of fifteen Afro-Caribbean tales, some set in Toronto, involving fantasy and folklore. In "Riding the Red," Red Riding Hood is now a grandmother. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001. Still Wild: Short Fiction of the American West, 1950 to the Present RC 56187 edited by Larry McMurtry read by John Polk 3 cassettes Author of Lonesome Dove (RC 22959) has compiled twenty tales about the American West by writers of the late twentieth century, including Wallace Stegner, Jack Kerouac, Louise Erdrich, Annie Proulx, and William H. Gass. These pieces demonstrate how western stories have evolved and matured since the 1950s. Some strong language. 2000. Strange Trades RC 54570 by Paul Di Filippo read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Eleven surreal stories about earning a living examine moral and ethical issues of present and future occupations. In "Spondulix," a sandwich shop owner's coupons offer more than he expected. In "Kid Charlemagne," a bartender turns executioner. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Tales of H.P. Lovecraft: Major Works RC 53283 by H.P. Lovecraft read by Conrad Feininger 3 cassettes Ten gothic tales by Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) of Providence, Rhode Island. In "The Rats in the Walls," a man succumbs to cannibalism. In "The Dunwich Horror," a father mates his daughter with a creature from another world. Selected and introduced by Joyce Carol Oates. Some strong language. 1997. Tappan's Burro: And Other Stories RC 55562 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette Five short westerns. In the title story, Tappan, a gold prospector, is chased into Death Valley by a gang of claim jumpers. Fortunately he has his plucky burro with him. Contents include The Great Slave, Yaqui, Tigre, and The Rubber Hunter. 1923. Target Practice RC 55601 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Collection of sixteen of Stout's stories from All-Story Magazine, the pulp journal that published his early short fiction. Includes "Secrets," his first crime story, and "Justice Ends at Home," in which a character foreshadows the author's famed Nero Wolfe. 1998. The Veteran: Five Heart-Stopping Stories RC 55784 by Frederick Forsyth read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes In the title piece, a noted barrister helps to free two thugs who stomped to death an old man. But the lawyer has an ulterior motive. In "Whispering Wind," a single scout survives Custer's Last Stand. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. When the Women Come Out to Dance RC 55963 by Elmore Leonard read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes Nine short stories dealing with people and their choices. In the title piece, a bored Palm Beach wife with an ulterior motive hires a Colombian maid whose husband was murdered. In "Sparks," an insurance investigator questions a Los Angeles widow whose house was destroyed in a fire. Strong language. 2002. The Whore's Child and Other Stories RC 55956 by Richard Russo read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Seven stories by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls (RC 52601). In the title piece, an elderly nun invades a professor's creative writing class but turns in a memoir, not fiction. The students' critique points out a crucial fact that reveals the nun's misunderstanding of her past. 2002. With These Hands RC 55260 by Louis L'Amour read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Eleven action-filled stories set in such places as Hollywood, the South Seas, and Japan. The characters range from boxers, cowboys, and detectives to pilots and sea captains. In the title piece, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Arctic wilderness of Alaska summons the will to stay alive. 2002. Spies and Espionage Ashenden; or, The British Agent by W. Somerset Maugham read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) A collection of short stories about Ashenden, a writer, who becomes a spy for the Intelligence Department and moves to Geneva to recruit other agents and gather information. Based on Maugham's own experiences during World War I. 1927. Blood of Victory RC 56799 by Alan Furst read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes In 1940 Russian émigré writer I.A. Serebin, trapped in Paris in his fifth war, spies for the Allies with his lover Marie-Galante Labonniere, a diplomat's wife. Serebin travels throughout the Balkans trying to prevent Romanian oil from reaching Germany by barge. Violence and strong language. 2002. Casino Royale: A James Bond Novel RC 56134 by Ian Fleming read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette In this first novel about British Secret Service agent 007, James Bond faces a challenging assignment—to beat Communist agent Le Chiffre at baccarat. Complicating the situation is an opponent who will stop at nothing to win and a beautiful but suspiciously vague young woman. 1953. The Confessor RC 55724 by Daniel Silva read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Israeli spy Gabriel Allon investigates the murder of his colleague Benjamin Stern. Stern was working on documents linking the Catholic Church to the Holocaust. Allon discovers an assassin hired by a conservative church group to keep its archives secret and the new pope silent. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Executive Power RC 56302 by Vince Flynn read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Following Separation of Power (RC 53501) CIA agent Mitch Rapp leaves his desk job to direct the search for a terrorist whose goal is to ignite war in the Middle East. Meanwhile someone in the U.S. government is leaking sensitive information to the enemy. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. A Game of Spies RC 55395 by John Altman read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Nazi Germany, 1940. Eva Bernhardt is a sleeper spy recruited—and seduced —by British operative William Hobbs. Uncovering information about Germany's planned invasion of France, Eva races to her rendezvous site. Gestapo agent Hagen (from A Gathering of Spies (RC 52794)) gives chase. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. Goldfinger: A James Bond Novel RC 56944 by Ian Fleming read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) British secret service agent James Bond is pitted against Auric Gold-finger—one of the world's richest men, who is obsessed with gold. Bond infiltrates Goldfinger's organization and foils a plan to rob Fort Knox. Some violence and some strong language. 1959. Hornet Flight RC 55279 by Ken Follett read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Denmark, 1941. Eighteen-year-old Harald Olufsen discovers a secret Nazi radar installation on his island home. With the help of his brother's English fiancée, Hermia—a spy—and the Danish resistance movement, Harald attempts to cross the North Sea to warn the British. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Money for Nothing RC 56096 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes After cashing mysterious $1,000 monthly checks for seven years, New York ad executive Josh Redmont discovers that he's a sleeper spy for the former Soviet Union. When ordered to assassinate an eastern European politician, Josh tries to find an escape from his predicament and to save his family. Some violence. 2003. The Paris Option RC 56991 by Robert Ludlum and Gayle Lynds read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes After Dr. Emile Chambord is killed by an explosion at the famed Pasteur Institute in Paris, his research on creating a DNA computer is missing—either destroyed or stolen. Covert-One agent Jon Smith goes to France to make sure the technology hasn't fallen into enemy hands. Some violence. 2002. Red Rabbit RC 54816 by Tom Clancy read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes CIA agent Jack Ryan is working in England when Moscow-based employees Ed and Mary Pat Foley help Soviet interpreter Oleg Zaitzev to defect. They uncover a KGB plot to assassinate the new Polish pope to prevent political unrest in Poland. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2002. Rules of the Game RC 56428 by Ted Allbeury read by David Cutler 2 cassettes British intelligence officer Robert Thornton is sent to find a missing agent who disappeared on assignment to kidnap a psychic East German girl. Thornton encounters obstruction from his own agency, CIA and KGB counterplots, and a man playing by his own rules. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1988. Sports Bleachers RC 56894 by John Grisham read by Nick Sullivan 1 cassette After fifteen years former high school quarterback Neely Crenshaw returns to his hometown, where he learns that legendary football coach Eddie Rake lies dying. With other Spartans he reminisces about the "glory days" of their youth while contemplating his own lost potential. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Bull Catcher RC 56438 by Alden R. Carter read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Bull Larsen's primary love has always been baseball. Living with his grandparents in Wisconsin, he has single-mindedly aimed for a career in the major leagues. As his high school days near an end, Bull has to face many decisions involving his future. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 1997. Full Court Press RC 55569 by Mike Lupica read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Delilah "Dee" Gerard, a former basketball star in Europe, is persuaded by scout Eddie Holtz to come out of retirement and play for the New York Knights. But she struggles on and off the court, teammates ignore her, and old demons plague her. Strong language. 2001. The Heavenly World Series: Timeless Baseball Fiction RC 55662 by Frank O'Rourke read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Eighteen stories, written in the 1940s and 1950s, vividly portray baseball from the turn of the century to the fifties. These tales show O'Rourke's fictional heroes competing alongside such baseball greats as Roy Campanella, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, and Leo Durocher while confronting the limitations of injury, age, and ambition. 2002. High Heat RC 57311 by Carl Deuker read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes Seattle sophomore and baseball pitching phenom Shane Hunter finds his affluent life at an end when his father is arrested for money laundering. After he moves into city housing with his mother and sister, Shane transfers from private to public school and almost loses his love for the game. For senior high readers. 2003. Sport RC 56099 by Mick Cochrane read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Eighth-grader Harlan's passion is collecting baseball cards, rooting for the Minnesota Twins, and playing ball. His family disintegrates when hisalcoholic father moves out and his mother's multiple sclerosis worsens. But Harlan is optimistic as he copes with the help of his coach. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Youngest Hero RC 55573 by Jerry B. Jenkins read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Ten-year-old Elgin Woodell and his Christian mother, Miriam, move from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Chicago, Illinois, after his alcoholic father is incarcerated. By age fourteen, Elgin, having inherited his dad's gift for baseball, becomes the major league's youngest rookie. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Suspense Air Battle Force RC 56547 by Dale Brown read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes At an underground air base, Major General Patrick McLanahan and his team develop a mobile air combat unit. The team may soon test the project's advanced sensor capabilities and precision weaponry against Taliban forces invading Turkmenistan, Afghanistan's oil-rich neighbor. Strong language and some violence. 2003. The Analyst RC 55914 by John Katzenbach read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes A madman who refuses to identify himself torments a psychoanalyst. Dr. Frederick Starks, the analyst, is ordered to solve the puzzle of his torturer's identity through a series of clues. Starks risks deadly consequences to himself and his family if he fails or rejects this command. Strong language and some violence. 2002. Bad Company RC 56701 by Jack Higgins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Hitler's diary threatens to expose shocking details of a U.S.-German plot to destroy the Soviet Union—secret WWII meetings that involved President Jake Cazalet's father. White House operative Blake Johnson and his British counterpart, Sean Dillon, want to keep the manuscript out of enemy hands. Sequel to Midnight Runner (RC 54599). Some violence. 2003. The Best Revenge RC 55671 by Stephen White read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Clinical psychologist Alan Gregory is treating both FBI agent Kelda James and the man she helped free from death row—Tom Clone. As Gregory helps them deal with demons from their pasts, he discovers the real reason Clone was released from prison. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Blindside: An FBI Thriller RC 56851 by Catherine Coulter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Married FBI agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich are searching for the serial murderer of math teachers. Meanwhile six-year-old Sam Kettering, son of retired agent Miles, is kidnapped but manages to escape and seeks help from Tennessee sheriff Katie Benedict. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2003. The Butcher's Boy RC 56703 by Thomas Perry read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes After assassinating a Colorado senator, the hit man known as "the butcher's boy" discovers somebody wants him dead. He flees shadowy employers as Justice Department analyst Elizabeth Waring picks up the trail. Prequel to Sleeping Dogs (RC 56732). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1982. By the Light of the Moon RC 55510 by Dean Koontz read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes One night in an Arizona motel, a crazed doctor forcibly injects twenty-something strangers Dylan O'Conner and Jillian Jackson with a psychotropic substance. Together with Dylan's autistic brother, they flee would-be assassins and discover new powers as the drug's extrasensory effects take hold. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Chase RC 56473 by Brenda Joyce read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes San Francisco, 2001. Claire Hayden's husband is murdered, thrusting Claire into a web of intrigue dating from World War II. She turns for help to Ian Marshall, an expert on war criminals and the Holocaust, placing her own life in danger. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Coffee Trader RC 56082 by David Liss read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Amsterdam, 1659. Miguel Lienzo, a Jew who fled his native Portugal to seek religious freedom, loses his fortune in the stock market. When a gentile Dutch widow approaches him with a scheme to manipulate the price of coffee, Miguel joins the conspiracy to restore his lost riches. Some strong language. 2003.. Crime School RC 56543 by Carol O'Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Special Crimes Unit policewoman Kathy Mallory relives her past when a middle-aged prostitute she knew is left near death by a serial killer. Mallory, once a New York City street child and her partners trace the copycat killer to a twenty-year-old crime. Violence and strong language. 2002. Cry on Desert Winds RC 55683 by Bea Carlton read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette The Windthorn family travels to Arizona to stay with friends. Once there nine-year-old Terry and his younger stepsister, Mitzie, discover smugglers who deal in illegal aliens and drugs and make satanic sacrifices. It takes all their faith in God to survive. Sequel to Touch of the Black Widow (RC 40222). 1991. A Darker Justice RC 55689 by Sallie Bissell read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes A secretive group of extremists is murdering federal judges, and investigators believe the next victim will be Irene Hannah. Judge Hannah refuses protection, so the FBI recruits Atlanta prosecutor Mary Crow to guard her former mentor. When a vicious assassin kidnaps Hannah, Crow goes on the offensive. Violence and strong language. 2002. December Six RC 55578 by Martin Cruz Smith read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Harry Niles, an American con man and nightclub owner born in Japan and raised by Baptist missionaries, is considered a spy by the Japanese in 1941. He has a chance to escape, but is reluctant to leave behind his mistress. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. Derailed RC 55863 by James Siegel read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes An intruder beats advertising executive Charles Schine and rapes his lover during an adulterous encounter in a hotel. Charles's life becomes even more troubled when he is continuously blackmailed by the felon, his wife becomes suspicious, and his daughter suffers from diabetic complications. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. The Devil's Banker RC 57008 by Christopher Reich read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes British intelligence and the CIA battle a terrorist organization by following its money trail. After four colleagues are murdered, English accountant Adam Chapel and agent Sarah Churchill track the enemy to Saudi Arabia and finally to America. But Adam begins to mistrust Sarah's allegiance. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. Die in Plain Sight RC 56441 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes When Lacey Quinn reveals to the public her late grandfather's outstanding works of art, someone threatens to destroy her and the paintings. Security specialist Ian Lapstrake assists in protecting Lacey while they hunt for the culprit and fall in love. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. Fatal Tide RC 56902 by Iris Johansen read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes After the apparent death of her foster father, dolphin researcher Melis Nemid continues his search for a legendary underwater city believed to harbor powerful technological secrets. Assisting her is ex-Navy SEAL Jed Kelby, who finds the opportunity—and Melis—irresistible. So does a killer. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Gone Too Far RC 56772 retold by Suzanne Brockmann read by Barbara Pinolini 4 cassettes When Navy SEAL Sam Starrett arrives at his wife's Florida home to finalize their divorce, he finds a woman murdered and his infant daughter missing. FBI agent Alyssa Locke— Sam's former lover—heads an investigation possibly linked to the terrorist plot in Into the Night (RC 55522). Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. The Guardian RC 55864 by Nicholas Sparks read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes When Julie Barenson's husband died, he vowed to watch over her and left her a puppy she named Singer. Ready to love again four years later, Julie has a choice between a newcomer or a longtime friend. The jealousy of one turns deadly, and Singer becomes the guardian her husband promised. Some violence. 2003. Hell to Pay RC 54423 by George P. Pelecanos read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Washington, D.C., private investigators Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, last seen in Right as Rain (RC 52759), seek to avenge the murder of one of the eight-year-old football players they coach. Quinn tracks a teenage runaway-turned- prostitute while Strange struggles with fidelity. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. HMS Unseen RC 56512 by Patrick Robinson read by John Horton 3 cassettes Iraqi terrorist Benjamin Adnam offers his services to Iran after being betrayed by Saddam Hussein. Adnam and his crew steal a British submarine and shoot down American airplanes. Admiral Arnold Morgan, the U.S. national security advisor, begins searching for Adnam—believing he is behind these events. Violence and strong language. 1999. The Interrogation RC 55296 by Thomas H. Cook read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes 1952. An eight-year-old girl is murdered in a park. Detectives Pierce and Cohen have only one night left to elicit a confession from the main suspect, a vagrant. Pierce struggles with the memory of his own daughter's murder, while Cohen is tormented by recollections of the war in Germany. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Lake House RC 56044 by James Patterson read by Hope Davis 2 cassettes Six bioengineered children from When the Wind Blows (RC 47042) are living with their biological parents when they are again threatened by manipulative scientists. They flee to their original protectors—Kit and Frannie—at their Colorado cabin. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Learning to Fly RC 56214 by April Henry read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Nineteen years old and pregnant, Free Meeker finds a duffel bag full of money after a multicar pileup on an Oregon freeway. Assuming the identity of her dead female hitchhiker, Free settles in Portland, where the hitchhiker's abusive husband and a drug dealer come looking for her. Strong language and some violence. 2002. Light House RC 56596 by William Monahan read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Art student Tim Picasso absconds with the profits from a drug smuggling scam and hides in a Massachusetts inn inhabited by several eccentrics. But with a deadly storm approaching, Tim discovers that the dealer, Jesus Castro, is also at the hotel. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Light in Shadow RC 55520 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Arizona. When interior designer Zoe Luce enters the bedroom her client wants decorated, she senses something bad happened in it. She hires detective Ethan Truax to verify her suspicions. But Zoe soon needs Ethan's services for herself when her past begins to catch up with her. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Long Lost RC 56742 by David Morrell read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Denver architect Brad Denning is haunted by his younger brother Petey's disappearance twenty-five years ago. When a man shows up claiming to be his brother, Brad welcomes him. But "Petey" attempts to kill Brad and kidnaps his wife and son. Brad survives and follows. Violence and strong language. 2002. Material Witness RC 56452 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Marlene Ciampi is on maternity leave when her husband, New York assistant district attorney Butch Karp, goes undercover to unmask the murderer of a star basketball player. Marlene joins the investigation after one of the witnesses to the crime asks for her help. Violence and strong language. 1993. The Monkey Handlers RC 55908 by G. Gordon Liddy read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Lawyer Michael Stone, an ex-Navy SEAL, represents Sara Rosen, an animal activist arrested for trespassing at a pharmaceutical plant. Her incriminating photographs of the animal research lab threaten to expose the German owners, who will do anything to stop her. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. Naked Prey RC 56232 by John Sandford read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Minneapolis cop Lucas Davenport takes a specially created state position to handle politically sensitive cases. Confronted with the apparent lynching of a black man and a white woman in a small rural community, Davenport discovers that the real motive behind the murders is not what it seems. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Nine RC 55576 by Jan Burke read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes L.A. homicide detective Alex Brandon and his partner, Ciara Morton, investigate a group of vigilantes that is assassinating criminals on the FBI's most-wanted list. Evidence leads Brandon and Morton to a school for disturbed, affluent teens. Violence and strong language. 2002. No Second Chance RC 56020 by Harlan Coben read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Dr. Marc Seidman has been shot, his wife has been murdered, and his infant daughter has been abducted. Eighteen months after a failed ransom attempt Marc is contacted again, but this time he bypasses the authorities and enlists the help of his ex-girlfriend Rachel Mills—a former FBI agent. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Not Guilty RC 56778 by Patricia MacDonald read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Keely Weaver is shocked when her second husband drowns in their pool. She is stunned when her teenage son, Dylan, is accused of his stepfather's murder and also that of his father years ago. Keely uses all her resources to find the real killer. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Once a Thief RC 55330 by Kay Hooper read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes When an exhibit of Max Bannister's jewelry collection is set to open in Morgan West's museum, it is up to security expert Wolfe Nickerson, Bannister's half brother, to protect it. But when West catches cat burglar Quinn robbing the museum before the exhibit opens, things heat up. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002. Pattern Recognition RC 55752 by William Gibson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Intuitive marketing consultant Cayce Pollard flies to London on business. Her employer, advertising mogul Hubertus Bigend, offers her a second assignment—to find the creator of a series of intriguing Internet short films that have attracted a global cult following and might become a profitable marketing ploy. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Praying for Sleep RC 57021 by Jeffery Deaver read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Flood warnings accompany news that mental patient Michael Hrubek has escaped—and may be pursuing teacher Lis Atcheson, a key witness at his murder trial. As Lis awaits the storm and her ex-marine/lawyer husband hunts for Hrubek, the truth behind the murder is revealed. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Reap the Wind: Wind Dancer Trilogy, Book 3 RC 55743 by Iris Johansen read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes France, 1990s. Caitlin Vasaro allows a mysterious stranger to fund her perfume line in return for control of the campaign. When the Wind Dancer statue arrives for the promotion, a murderous plot forces Caitlin to reevaluate her loyalties. Sequel to Storm Winds (RC 55742). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Revenge RC 55992 by Stephen Fry read by David Cutler 2 cassettes When he is seventeen, Ned Madd-stone, a British politician's son, falls prey to a prank gone bad, and an extraordinary set of circumstances involving British Intelligence sends him to an insane asylum. Twenty years later he escapes and seeks revenge. Violence and strong language. 2000. Sacrament of Lies RC 55232 by Elizabeth Dewberry read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes New Orleans during two Mardis Gras. Thirty-four-year-old Grayson Guillory, daughter of the governor of Louisiana, finds a videotape of her late manic-depressive mother accusing the governor of plotting to kill her. Grayson fears for her own sanity while seeking the truth. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. Savage Run RC 55849 by C.J. Box read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett, last seen in Open Season (RC 53008), uncovers a plan by ranchers to assassinate high profile environmentalists via bizarre methods. So far, an eco-terrorist, a congressman, a lawyer, an author, and a wolf-reintroduction advocate have become victims. Pickett becomes their next target. Violence and strong language. 2002. Secrets and Other Stories of Suspense RC 55893 by Carolyn Hart read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Four short stories of intrigue and treachery. In the title piece, set in Oklahoma during World War II, twelve-year-old Gretchen works to clear her friend Millard of theft charges—but he joins the service to escape. In "Turnaround," a Hollywood screenwriter discovers that her trophy husband plans to murder her. Some strong language. 2002. Seizure RC 56496 by Robin Cook read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Senator Ashley Butler will hold up permission for stem-cell research being proposed by doctors Daniel Lowell and Stephanie D'Agostino unless they secretly perform experimental surgery on him to cure his Parkinson's. The politician also complicates the deal by wanting to use cells obtained from the Shroud of Turin. Bestseller. 2003. The Shadows of Power RC 57138 by James W. Huston read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes When Lieutenant Stovic is called a hero for shooting down an Algerian fighter plane, the enraged brother of the slain pilot, a student in the U.S., turns to terrorism to exact revenge. CIA agent Rathman and National Security Advisor Sarah St. John work to uncover the plot. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Shark Mutiny RC 55423 by Patrick Robinson read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes 2007. U.S. national security adviser Vice Admiral Arnold Morgan and security operations officer Lt. Jimmy Ramshawe discover a plot between Chinese admirals and the mullahs of Tehran to establish massive minefields across the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Warnings go unheeded. Some strong language. 2001. Shutter Island RC 56046 by Dennis Lehane read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes The events of four strange days in late summer 1954, when two U.S. marshals arrive on tiny Shutter Island to investigate a female patient's disappearance from a locked room in the asylum for the criminally insane. And that is only one aspect of the case. Some strong language. 2003. Sleeping Dogs RC 56732 by Thomas Perry read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Michael Schaeffer is an American businessman living comfortably in England until somebody uncovers his decade- old secret. Once again The Butcher's Boy (RC 56703), he returns to the U.S. to take care of unfinished business. This time he finds agent Elizabeth Waring Hart before she finds him. Strong language and some violence. 1992. Small Town RC 55353 by Lawrence Block read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes The Carpenter, a serial killer, terrorizes Manhattan, causing its citizens to alter their lifestyles in many ways. Author John Creighton, accused of one murder, sees his book sales skyrocket while former police commissioner Francis Buckram joins the investigation. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2003. Soul Circus RC 55736 by George P. Pelecanos read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Washington, D.C., private investigator Derek Strange tries to save a drug dealer from the death penalty. With partner Terry Quinn he ends up endangering the life of a young mother. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2003. Stalking the Angel RC 55482 by Robert Crais read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Los Angeles sleuth Elvis Cole is hired by a ruthless hotel magnate to find the missing Hagakure, a priceless Japanese manuscript. Elvis and his partner, Joe Pike, are drawn into a dangerous game of sexual obsession, Mafia intrigue, and murder. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1989. Storm Winds: Wind Dancer Trilogy, Book 2 RC 55742 by Iris Johansen read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Revolutionary France. Jean Marc Andreas continues his father's quest to recover the Wind Dancer statue that now belongs to the queen. In an unlikely partnership with the daughter of a noblewoman, he pursues success—and romance. Sequel to The Wind Dancer (RC 55741). Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1991. Summer of Storms RC 54777 by Judith Kelman read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Thirty-three-year old photographer Anna Jameson returns to work in New York City three decades after her sister Julie is murdered there during a hurricane. As she investigates the past and uncovers family secrets, she becomes a target of the killer, who is still very much alive. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Survivors Club RC 55680 by Lisa Gardner read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Jillian, Carol, and Meg, all survivors of a vicious rape, form a support group. When the serial rapist is shot on his way to court and his attacker is murdered, the women become the prime suspects. Rhode Island detective Roan Griffin heads the investigation when another rape occurs. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Teeth of the Tiger RC 56873 by Tom Clancy read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes President Jack Ryan's son, Jack Jr., and Jack's cousins Dominic, an FBI agent, and Brian, a marine, join a secret vigilante group that fights terrorism by any means. Together they thwart Islamic and Columbian terrorists aiming to kill innocent Americans at home. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. They Shall See God RC 56153 by Athol Dickson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Twenty-five years ago, testimony from two little girls—one Jewish, one Christian—sent a Jewish man to prison for murdering an evangelist. Now he is free, having served his sentence, and a series of bizarre crimes has terrified the community. Ruth and Kate must try to overcome religious intolerance and restore order. Violence. 2002. Tom Clancy's Net Force: State of War RC 56613 by Steve Perry and Larry Segriff read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2013. FBI's Net Force is reeling from a lawsuit filed by the virtual country introduced in Tom Clancy's Net Force: CyberNation (RC 54415). Meanwhile, a CyberNation agent plots to distract the security force with computer viruses— an attack that could have global repercussions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Sea of Fire RC 56878 by Jeff Rovin read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes When a half-dead Singapore pirate bearing traces of radiation is found floating in the western Pacific, investigating Australian officials seek assistance from Op- Center. Discovery of an empty concrete block at a nuclear waste disposal site indicates illegal trafficking of the dangerous materials. Some violence. Bestseller. 2003. Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Cutting Edge RC 55331 by Jerome Preisler read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Africa is the new frontier of telecommunications. Embroiled in a battle to control the fiber-optic cable being laid on the continent, Roger Gordian, head of UpLink International, faces off against his rival, Harlan DeVane. While Gordian struggles with logistics, DeVane plots to strike him where it hurts—his family. Violence. Bestseller. 2002. Train RC 57474 by Pete Dexter read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Los Angeles, 1953. Cop Miller Packard encourages black caddy Lional "Train" Walk to improve his game of golf. Packard marries wealthy widow Norah, a member of the country club, after investigating her husband's murder. But violence and racism fill their lives. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2003. Tropic of Night RC 55874 by Michael Gruber read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes Miami Afro-Cuban detective Jimmy Paz investigates a series of gruesome murders when he encounters anthropologist Jane Doe. While in Africa, Jane and her husband had discovered a secret village where they learned witchcraft. Now Jane is hiding from her husband, who is using his magic powers for evil. Violence and strong language. 2003. U.S.S. Seawolf RC 56431 by Patrick Robinson read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes South China Sea, 2005. On a mission to assess the nuclear strike capabilities of China's new ICBM submarine, the U.S.S. Seawolf is commandeered by the People's Liberation Navy. U.S. national security advisor Vice Admiral Morgan sends an elite team of Navy SEALs to rescue the crew. Violence and strong language. 2000. Vertical Burn RC 54747 by Earl Emerson read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Seattle firefighter John Finney is suspected of abandoning his partner in a burning building and setting fire to another. Finney and his coworker Diana Moore begin their own investigation to uncover who's setting him up. When a high-rise is the next target their lives are endangered. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Veteran: Five Heart-Stopping Stories RC 55784 by Frederick Forsyth read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes In the title piece, a noted barrister helps to free two thugs who stomped to death an old man. But the lawyer has an ulterior motive. In "Whispering Wind," a single scout survives Custer's Last Stand. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Viking Funeral RC 55203 by Stephen J. Cannell read by Fred Major 2 cassettes LAPD detective Scully returns from The Tin Collectors (RC 53246) to battle his best friend and colleague, Jody Dean. Scully thought Dean had committed suicide. When he discovers that Dean is alive, he suspects a connection between the phony suicide and a crooked cop network. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. Whispers and Lies RC 55354 by Joy Fielding read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Nurse Terry Painter lives a quiet life in Delray, Florida. She rents out her backyard cottage to Alison Simms and becomes friends with her. Soon, however, Terry begins to suspect that Alison and her just arrived "brother" are trying to trap her in a web of whispers and lies. 2002. Whispers at Midnight RC 55698 by Karen Robards read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Carly Linton returns to Benton, Georgia, to open a bed-and- breakfast in the house she inherits. Someone from Carly's past doesn't want her back in town, and dangers abound. Carly finds comfort with Matt Converse, the town's former bad boy turned sheriff. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003. White Mountain RC 56353 by Dinah McCall read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A former Russian scientist, long believed dead, is found murdered in New York. FBI agent Jack Dolan's investigation takes him to White Mountain, Montana, where he meets Isabella Abbot. She and her "uncles" run a fertility clinic—a front for darker purposes. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2002. The Wind Dancer: Wind Dancer Trilogy, Book 1 RC 55741 by Iris Johansen read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Italy, early 1500s. Lionello Andreas, lord of Mandara, must recover a stolen family artifact—the legendary Wind Dancer statue. To get it back, he exploits the talents of a newly purchased slave girl, an accomplished pickpocket. Prequel to Storm Winds (RC 55742). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. War Black Storm RC 55394 by David Poyer read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Days before launching a ground assault against Iraqi forces in the 1991 Gulf War, an American unit discovers that Saddam, if attacked, may use a weapon of mass destruction against Israel. Special forces ace Dan Lenson leads a covert military team to quash the threat before it's too late. Strong language and some violence. 2002. From Here to Eternity RC 56319 by James Jones read by Roy Avers 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Army life in Hawaii before World War II, centering on the conflict and bond between two men: Pfc. Prewitt, a bugler and unwilling ex-boxer, and First Sergeant Warden, who risks his career for an affair with his commanding officer's wife. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. National Book Award. 1951. The Pearl of Kuwait RC 56266 by Tom Paine read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Private Cody Carmichael and his Marine buddy Tommy Trang go AWOL during the Gulf War to rescue sixteen-year-old Kuwaiti princess Lulu. Trang had earlier fallen in love at first sight when he rescued her as she attempted suicide to avoid an arranged marriage. Strong language. 2003. The Pepperdogs RC 56178 by Bing West read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Kosovo-Serbia border. When a Serb convoy kidnaps a fellow marine,Captain Mark Lang and his elite band of New York City reserves—the Pepperdogs—defy orders and set out on a rescue mission. Posting their progress on the Internet, the renegade warriors soon make headlines and incite international debate. Violence and strong language. 2003. Rogue Warrior: Option Delta RC 56113 by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In this sequel to Rogue Warrior: SEAL Force Alpha (RC 46901), Richard Marcinko and his team of Navy SEALs are sent to Germany's Rhine Valley to recover a pair of U.S. ADMs—Atomic Demolition Munitions. Tensions are high as Rogue Warrior takes matters into his own hands. Violence and strong language. 1999. Rogue Warrior—Violence of Action RC 56101 by Richard Marcinko read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In this sequel to Rogue Warrior—Detachment Bravo (RC 53460), the Rogue Warrior and a tenacious counterterrorist crew set out to locate and neutralize a suitcase nuke that is armed to annihilate Portland, Oregon. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Street Boys RC 55968 by Lorenzo Carcaterra read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Fictionalized account of four days in 1943 when a band of orphaned Italian children armed with makeshift weapons prevented the Nazis from destroying Naples. U.S. commando Corporal Steve Connors, sent to Italy on a reconnaissance mission, arrives and falls in love with twenty-year-old Nunzia Maldini. Violence and some strong language. 2002. Windtalkers RC 57132 by Max Allan Collins read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes War-torn Pacific, World War II. Sergeant Enders is assigned to protect Navajo "codetalker" Ben Yahzee, an expert in the secret military code based on his own language. Amidst brutalities of war, they must keep the code out of Japanese hands. Based on the screenplay of a major film. Violence and strong language. 2001. Westerns Ashes of Heaven: The Lame Deer Fight—May 7, 1877—and the End of the Great Sioux War; the Plainsmen, Book 13 RC 56323 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes Seamus Donegan baptizes his son before leaving to scout again for General Miles. Continues the story begun in Wolf Mountain Moon (RC 56318) of the military campaigns against the remnants of the Sioux nation. Some strong language. 1998. Best of the West: Stories That Inspired Classic Western Films RC 55165 edited by Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg read by Rick Wiseman 1 cassette Nine western stories that were made into movies: The Cisco Kid, Face to Face, High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Outcasts of Poker Flat, Rio Grande, Three-Ten to Yuma, Town Tamer, and Tribute to a Bad Man. 1986. Bitterroot: Skye's West RC 56989 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes In 1853, eager to earn good money, Barnaby Skye agrees— against his better judgment—to guide a pacifist Quaker family into hostile Blackfeet territory. The challenge proves greater than anticipated. Some strong language. 1991. Black Powder, White Smoke RC 55967 by Loren D. Estleman read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes 1880s. Louisiana freed slave Honey Boutrille kills to save a prostitute's life; California career criminal "Twice" Emerson kills for pleasure. Pursued by law men and those driven to exploit their murderous reputations, both fugitives attempt to hide in the West. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2002. Blue Feather and Other Stories RC 55225 by Zane Grey read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes (Reissue) Three tales of the Old West. In "Blue Feather," an Indian brave makes choices during a tribal war. A man falsely accused as "The Horse Thief" takes matters into his own hands. Grey fictionalizes his stay in "Quaking-Asp Cabin" and the legendary tragic events that occurred there. 1961. The Buscadero RC 56177 by Noel M. Loomis read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes When ex-gunslinger Tom Bell arrives in New Mexico in 1887 to take over Doblado's town newspaper, he finds himself wrongly accused of the ambush and murder of the paper's former editor. Bell stays not only to clear his name but to fight corruption and injustice. 1953. Callaghen RC 56749 by Louis L'Amour read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette (Reissue) The patrol's lieutenant is killed by Mohave Indians. But private Callaghen's leadership and desert survival skills save the rest of the men. After discovering a treasure map in the dead officer's belongings, Callaghen changes his plans and tests his mettle. 1972. Code of the West RC 56584 by Aaron Latham read by Michael Russoto 4 cassettes 1860s. Comanche-raised Jimmy Goodnight is a misfit in white society but at home in a remote canyon. His best friend, Jack Loving, is Jimmy's opposite in most ways. But they both love the same woman. Arthurian legend transposed to Old West. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. A Cold Day in Hell: The Spring Creek Encounters, the Cedar Creek Fight with Sitting Bull's Sioux, and the Dull Knife Battle, November 25, 1876; the Plainsmen, Book 11 RC 56310 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 4 cassettes In the autumn of 1876, scout Seamus Donegan leaves behind his wife and newborn son to embark on a winter campaign with Colonel Mackenzie's cavalry. Sequel to Trumpet on the Land (RC 55628). Some violence and some strong language. 1996. The Collected Stories of Jack Schaefer RC 55897 by Jack Schaefer read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes Thirty-two short stories set in the American West by the author of Shane (RC 52058), written between 1948 and 1963. Many portray the men and women who shaped the western frontier in the late nineteenth century. 1966. The Cowboy and the Cossack RC 55654 by Clair Huffaker read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes (Reissue) American cowboys are dispatched to deliver a herd of Montana longhorns in Siberia in the 1880s. Hostilities gradually give way to friendship between a band of Cossacks and the Americans, as they face dangers together. Strong language. 1973. Cries from the Earth: The Outbreak of the Nez Perce War and the Battle of White Bird Canyon—June 17, 1877; the Plainsmen, Book 14 RC 56329 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes Focuses on the problems in the Northwest in mid-1877, as American Indians are being forced on to reservations. Serious misunderstandings occur between white settlers arriving in the area and the Indians trying to hold on to their homeland. Sequel to Ashes of Heaven (RC 56323). Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Downriver: A Barnaby Skye Novel RC 55854 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes In 1838, trapper Barnaby Skye and his Crow Indian wife, called Victoria, journey from Wyoming down the Missouri river towards St. Louis. Skye is headed to interview for a job as a post trader in Crow country. Skye's treacherous rival for the position is also on board. 2001. Drum's Ring RC 56008 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Widow Angie Drum runs a one-woman newspaper in Opportunity, Kansas, where her son, Martin, is the mayor. Tracking a story of an unlikely suicide, Angie discovers the city leader is corrupt. She wrestles with her conscience over whether to expose her son and his cronies. Some strong language. 2001. False Claims at the Little Stephen Mine RC 56743 by Stephen Bly read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Gunmen fire at Stuart Brannon and Englishman Edwin Fletcher while they are expecting their tardy partner Everett Davis, who's been filing claim on the gold mine they've discovered. Now Brannon learns first-hand about the greed and violence that accompanies gold prospecting. 1992. The Far Tribes: Skye's West RC 56988 by Richard S. Wheeler read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Elkanah Morse came west with his wife and daughter to study the ways of the far tribes. But only one man is capable of guiding them safely along this dangerous journey and making sure they return alive—the legendary Barnaby Skye. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1990. First Claim RC 56755 by Luke Short read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Giff Ballew risks his life to take back the land he believes was stolen from his family following the Civil War. But Ballew's enemy has more guns, more money, and the town on his payroll. 1960. Grayfox: A Companion Reader to the Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister RC 55846 by Michael Phillips read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes July 1860. After an argument with his father, twenty-one- year-old Zack Hollister hightailed it from his California home to ride for the Pony Express. He recounts his adventures on those dangerous trails that eventually led him to manhood. Companion to the Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister. Some violence. 1993. The Ice Princess: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 8 RC 55850 by Jim Walker read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Zac Cobb of Wells Fargo returns to California to find that his fiancée, Jenny Hays, has left to search for her long- lost sister Naomi and uncle Ian in Alaska. A worried Zac travels there and discovers that someone is out to kill the wealthy Ian. Sequel to The Warriors (RC 45942). 1998. Josey Wales: Two Westerns, Gone to Texas and The Vengeance Trail of Josey Wales RC 56451 by Forrest Carter read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes The first tale of Josey Wales, a Confederate rebel who doesn't surrender after the Civil War, recounts his exploits and losses as he heads for Indian territory. In the second, he appears on "wanted" posters that offer a reward for his dead body. Some violence and some strong language. 1976. The Last Mountain Man: Mountain Man, Book 1 RC 57076 by William W. Johnstone read by Jack Fox 1 cassette 1865. Sixteen-year-old Kirby Jensen and his father, home from the Civil War, leave their Missouri farm and head west. Two years later Kirby's father is killed, and Kirby— now called Smoke—is out for revenge. Under the tutelage of an old mountain man named Preacher, Smoke begins his journey to becoming a legend. 1984. Lay the Mountains Low: The Flight of the Nez Perce from Idaho and the Battle of the Big Hole, August 9-10, 1877; the Plainsmen, Book 15 RC 56330 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 5 cassettes Continues the tale of the Nez Perce begun in Cries from the Earth (RC 56329). Incorporates historical documents, such as newspaper articles and personal letters, to chronicle events and reactions in this fiction-alized account of the battle of the Big Hole. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Leaving Missouri RC 56825 by Ellen Recknor read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Missouri, late nineteenth century. The Jukeses are the lowest of the low—inbred and infamous—and Clutie Mae knows she is meant for something better than life on the family farm. After being forced to marry her cousin, she fights her way to a new life. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1997. The Lonely Men RC 55608 by Louis L'Amour read by Gary Roan 1 cassette (Reissue) Orrin Sackett's embittered wife Laura inveigles her brother-in-law Tell to journey into the Sierra Madres by claiming her son was kidnapped by the Apaches. Some violence and some strong language. 1969. Lynching at Broken Butte and Sunblade RC 56695 by Lewis B. Patten read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Traveling to pick up a prisoner, U.S. Marshal August Cragg overnights at Broken Butte, where someone tries to kill him, and Cragg intends to find out who. In Sunblade, in the 1870s a greedy rancher, who has more enemies than friends, winds up dead. Some violence and some strong language. 1952. The Master Executioner RC 55287 by Loren D. Estleman read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Idaho, 1897. Oscar Stone is a professional hangman traveling throughout the West practicing his craft. He prides himself in performing his task efficiently, causing condemned persons minimal pain. Then Stone learns a terrible truth from an encounter with his former wife. 2001. The Mexican Saddle RC 55936 by Bennett Foster read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes When Jim Barre loans money to Dale Clark, a fellow hand at the K Cross ranch, he receives a beat-up old Mexican saddle as security. The next day, Clark is found murdered, and the saddle turns out to be valuable for what's hidden inside it. 1941. Mine Work RC 56730 by Jim Davidson read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes After his brother's suicide, Markus Cottin sets out to uncover the family's past, trekking to visit his father, now a hermit living in a mountain shack. Later, at his grandfather's place in Colorado, Markus learns about past involvement with Navajo neighbors. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Spur Award. 1999. Moon Medicine RC 56340 by Mike Blakely read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes In 1927, ninety-nine-year-old Honoré Greenwood, aka Moon Medicine, relates his rollicking adventures accompanying the rise and fall of Fort Adobe in Texas. He recalls his loves, and also tells of trading with the Comanche, fighting battles, and ransoming children from captivity. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. No Bugles, No Glory RC 55466 by Fred Grove read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Sergeant Benton Wall is one of four Union soldiers from North Texas who volunteers to penetrate Confederate territory, outmaneuver the Seminoles, and hold up a guarded train transporting silver. A desperate plan of pretending to be Rebels could mean death for all of them. Some strong language. 1959. Preacher's Peace: The First Mountain Man RC 57088 by William W. Johnstone read by John Polk 2 cassettes 1824. Art, a young mountain man, is betrayed while leading a trapping party up the Missouri River to make peace and then imprisoned by vengeful Blackfeet Indians. But the night before he is about to die, Art wins the respect of his captors, his freedom, and a new name—Preacher. Some violence. 2003. Racing Moon RC 56493 by Cassie Edwards read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Louisiana, 1857. Watercolor artist Maureen O'Rourke is happy working for widower Taylor Clairmont until he makes advances toward her. Fleeing his home, she is captured by a Chitimacha Indian and becomes a pawn in a dangerous game. However, Maureen finds herself falling in love with Chief Racing Moon. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Ranger's Trail RC 56377 by Elmer Kelton read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes 1874. Former Texas Ranger Rusty Shannon is set to marry Josie Monahan, but in a tragic incident, she is murdered by outlaws. Rusty is bent on revenge and searches for Corey Bascom, the man he thinks killed Josie. Some strong language. 2002. Reap the Whirlwind: The Battle of the Rosebud, June 1876; the Plainsmen, Book 9 RC 55478 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes In this sequel to Blood Song (RC 41370), the U.S. Army begins a campaign to contain the Sioux, whose leader is the tactical genius Crazy Horse. Seamus Donegan, scouting for the northern column, enters a crucial battle along the Rosebud River. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1994. Red Blizzard and The Oldest Maiden Lady in New Mexico RC 55904 by Clay Fisher read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette (Reissue) Two tales by a Spur Award-winning author. In Red Blizzard, a snowstorm and an Indian war party threaten settlers inside Fort Will Farney. The "oldest maiden lady" is twenty-three-year-old Abbie Gresham, who sets her sights and schemes on a newly arrived young preacher. 1962. The Renegade RC 57025 by Cliff Farrell read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Former army officer-turned-prospector Mike McVey feels obliged to help when his friend Esau Solomon, a freed slave, kidnaps an army bride-to-be, Nancy, in retaliation for the death of his Cheyenne wife. While attempting to rescue Nancy and aid Esau, Mike learns of an Indian plot to ambush the soldiers at a nearby fort. 1970. The Riddle of Ramrod Ridge RC 57125 by William Colt MacDonald read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Sharpshooter Nogales Scott and his companion, Caliper Maxwell, rescue a Mexican being tortured to talk by scoundrel Deacon Trumbull and his sidekicks. Jiménez knows more than he's saying about Fred Vincent's riding out of Ramrod Ridge with $30,000 in gold and disappearing into thin air. Some strong language. 1941. The Shootist RC 55309 by Glendon Swarthout read by Robert Sams 1 cassette Notorious gunfighter John Bernard Books arrives in El Paso, Texas, in 1901 to confirm a cancer diagnosis. Rather than endure a torturous death in a boarding house, Books decides to die early—and to take along a few outlaws. 1976 John Wayne movie. Some violence and some strong language. Spur Award. 1975. The Sky-liners RC 56696 by Louis L'Amour read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette (Reissue) The two Sackett brothers, Flagan and Galloway, run into Black Fetchen's gang in town, and a feud develops among them. The Sacketts are good fighters, but they must contend with the best gunslingers in the country. Some violence and some strong language. 1967. Still Wild: Short Fiction of the American West, 1950 to the Present RC 56187 edited by Larry McMurtry read by John Polk 3 cassettes Author of Lonesome Dove (RC 22959) has compiled twenty tales about the American West by writers of the late twentieth century, including Wallace Stegner, Jack Kerouac, Louise Erdrich, Annie Proulx, and William H. Gass. These pieces demonstrate how western stories have evolved and matured since the 1950s. Some strong language. 2000. Sunset Pass RC 55555 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Cowboy Trueman Rock no sooner returns to Wagontongue after being away in Texas for six years than he becomes infatuated with the lovely Miss Thiry Preston. The wealthy Prestons own a large cattle ranch dominated by Thiry's older brother, Ash. Naturally a feud develops between True and Ash. 1931. Tappan's Burro: And Other Stories RC 55562 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette Five short westerns. In the title story, Tappan, a gold prospector, is chased into Death Valley by a gang of claim jumpers. Fortunately he has his plucky burro with him. Contents include The Great Slave, Yaqui, Tigre, and The Rubber Hunter. 1923. Trumpet on the Land: The Sibley Scout, the Skirmish at Warbonnet Creek, the Battle of Slim Buttes, and Crook's "Horse-Meat March"—the Aftermath of the Custer Massacre; the Plainsmen, Book 10 RC 55628 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 4 cassettes In 1876, after Custer's defeat on the Little Big Horn, the army is hunting down Sioux warriors. Scout Seamus Donegan accompanies the column headed across Montana, finally confronting Chief American Horse at Slim Buttes. Sequel to Reap the Whirlwind (RC 55478). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1995. Turn the Stars Upside Down: The Last Days and Tragic Death of Crazy Horse; the Plainsmen, Book 16 RC 56331 by Terry C. Johnston read by John Polk 3 cassettes In the spring of 1877, Seamus Donegan, his wife, and their son migrate north to Fort Robinson where they are center stage for the surrender, betrayal, and murder of Sioux chief Crazy Horse. Sequel to Lay the Mountains Low (RC56330). Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Two-Shoot Gun RC 56633 by Donald Hamilton read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes When Easterner Alexander Burdick arrives in Santa Clara, New Mexico Territory, to open a photography business, he carries a double-barreled, breech-loading shotgun in his wagon and soon finds himself involved in a local feud. Some strong language. 1960. Until Darkness Disappears: A Saga of Texas, Book 3 RC 55640 by Will Cook read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Follows the exploits of Major Jim Gary on the frontier, including his promotion to colonel and his investigation of the Mexican revolutionary bandit Pedro Vargas—El Jefe—who leads raids on American settlements. Sequel to Until Shadows Fall (RC 55639). Some strong language. 2001. Until Shadows Fall: A Saga of Texas, Book 2 RC 55639 by Will Cook read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes In 1874, with peace established between the United States and the Comanche nation, Sheriff Guthrie McCabe and Lieutenant Jim Gary set out to negotiate with Iron Hand for the release of white prisoners—many of whom were children when captured. Sequel to Until Day Breaks (RC 49995). Some strong language. 2000. The Valdez Horses RC 55489 by Lee Hoffman read by Alec Volz 1 cassette When a boy on horseback asks Jamie Wagner for work, Jamie regales him with the story of his own youth working with horseman Chino Valdez. Jamie recalls Chino's skill breeding and training horses, and his ruthless revenge when spurned by his business partner's daughter. Some strong language. Spur Award. 1967. Valley of the Sun: Frontier Stories RC 55256 by Louis L'Amour read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Nine short stories about the gunmen, gamblers, outlaws, and tough men and womenfolk of the Old West. In the title piece, Brett Larane is double-crossed, shot twice, and left for dead in the desert. But he has compelling reasons to live. Some violence. 1995. The Way of the Coyote RC 56027 by Elmer Kelton read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes In the fall of 1865, after the Civil War, risks run high on the Texas plains. Former Texas Ranger Rusty Shannon faces many dangers as he makes his way home with ten-year-old Andy Pickard, raised by the Comanches and called Badger Boy (RC 52321). Some strong language. Spur Award. 2001. Wildfire RC 55564 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes At eighteen, Lucy Bostil loves riding horses on her father's Colorado ranch more than anything else. She bonds with an untamed red stallion and Lin Slone, the injured man who was trying to break Wildfire. Lucy develops a scheme to race Wildfire against her father's favorite horse, Sage King. 1916. The Women of Primrose Creek: Bridget, Christy, Skye, Megan RC 55699 by Linda Lael Miller read by Colleen Delany 4 cassettes Nevada, late 1860s. The McQuarry cousins come together to share their inheritance, a parcel of land known as Primrose Creek. The women struggle with taming the land—and the love of four very strong men. Followed by The Last Chance Café (RC 54320). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.