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A Woman Possessed RC 38033
The Deliverer: The Children of the Lion, Volume 9 RC
38497
by Peter Danielson
read by Patrick Horgan
4 cassettes
The Teller of Tales has told of Seth's quest to become a master
iron-maker and his failure to return to Egypt with the Sword of
Glory, and of the new king being groomed for Egypt. Now he
speaks of two men who come to Egypt--one to destroy and one to
save Moses, of the testing of Egypt, and of the maturing of
Moses. Sequel to Sword of Glory (RC 38496). Violence,
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1988.
Something to Kill For RC 38964
by Susan Holtzer
read by Sharon Lauve Komorn
2 cassettes
Computer consultant and art deco enthusiast Anneke Haagen is
doing the garage sale circuit with an antique-dealer friend when
they find another circuit regular, Joanna Westlake, slumped in
her car. Before she dies, Joanna utters two words: the Jap. Had
she found something valuable enough to kill for, the big score
that all the dealers dream of? To clear her dealer friends,
Anneke uses her business connections with the police force.
Strong language. 1994.
The Latimore Bride RC 38970
by Emma Goldrick
read by Jeanne Evans
1 cassette
Mattie Latimore, an engineer who has studied Arabic, has arrived
in Khartoum to find out why railroad repairs are three months
behind schedule. She has come instead of her father, who is
recovering from flu. Ryan Quinn, in charge of the project, is
none too happy to have a woman checking up on him. And, worst of
all, Ryan and Mattie must pretend to be married in order to
negotiate with the Masakin tribe. Harlequin novel. 1988.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa: Stories RC 38976
by W.P. Kinsella
read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse
1 cassette
Collection of ten stories set in Iowa, Canada, and San
Francisco. The title story was the basis for the movie Field
of Dreams. Other stories include "First Names and Empty
Pockets," in which a doll mender fantasizes about being Janis
Joplin's savior; "Fiona the First," in which a salesman picks up
girls at the airport; and "The Grecian Urn," a tale of time
travel. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1980.
Shear RC 38986
by Tim Parks
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
English geologist Peter Nicholson anticipates a little fun with
his mistress when he goes off to a Greek island to investigate
the death of a quarry worker. But the demands of the distraught
widow, a fax announcing his wife's pregnancy, a fling with the
quarry owner's daughter, and discovery of company wrongdoing
create stresses as complex as those that cause "shear" in rocks.
Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1993.
The Summer House: A Trilogy RC 38991
by Alice Thomas Ellis
read by Graci Ragsdale
3 cassettes
Three interrelated novellas, each narrated by a female
character, portray events leading to a wedding. In "The Clothes
in the Wardrobe," Margaret, a reluctant bride, considers Lili's
arrival a gift from God. In "The Skeleton in the Cupboard," Mrs.
Monro, mother of the groom, has misgivings about men in general,
including her son. And in "The Fly in the Ointment," Lili, the
one who ties it all together, teaches everyone how to enjoy
life. 1989.
The Silent Suitor RC 38992
by Elisabeth Fairchild
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
Miss Sarah Wilkes Lyndle's mother died from a feverish malaise
when Sarah was still quite young. That same fever took away
Sarah's sight. Now, at twenty-four, Sarah has left her sheltered
country life behind and come to London for the first time. Lady
Castleford, who happens to have a son known as the "Beast" and a
handsome nephew known as "Beauty," has agreed to introduce Sarah
at Almack's. 1994.
The Man in the High Castle RC 38995
by Philip K. Dick
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
This 1963 Hugo Award winner portrays an alternate history. The
Axis powers have won World War II and jointly occupy the United
States. A German faction attempts to warn the Japanese about an
impending nuclear attack. The I Ching is used not only in
the plotting of this story, but also within the story, as the
basis of a "subversive" alternate history written by a German
author. Some strong language. 1962.
Elizabeth's Gift RC 38996
by Donna Davidson
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Nathan Dunbar, young marquess of Hawksley, has been sent by his
grandfather to check on a distant relative, sixteen-year-old
Elizabeth Wydner. Shocked when Elizabeth proves she is psychic
and frightened for her safety when she describes a murderer,
Nathan sends her to hide in Scotland. But a few years later,
much to Nathan's dismay, a grown Elizabeth tracks Nathan down to
help him uncover that same murderer. Some strong language and
some violence. 1994.
Emily Louise RC 39000
by Joan Darlington Beam
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
Twenty-nine-year-old Theresa Freidmann has been confined to her
bed in a nursing home for five years because of arthritis. She
is annoyed when "shameless" Emily Louise begins working at the
home and disrupts Theresa's predictable life. Emily Louise dyes
Theresa's hair, scolds her for not doing things for herself, and
warns her that her lawyer may be after her money. Theresa's
anger fades as she begins to enjoy life again. Some strong
language. 1994.
Strike Zone RC 39473
by Jim Bouton and Eliot Asinof
read by Michael Kramer
2 cassettes
The last game of the season as seen from the perspectives of two
competing characters. Sam Ward, a thirty-two-year-old rookie,
gets a chance to pitch for the Chicago Cubs in a crucial game
against the Phillies, but he isn't getting the signals he needs
to prove himself. And sixty-year-old veteran umpire Ernie
Kolacka makes the calls under considerable pressure to throw his
last game. Strong language. 1994.
The Robber Bridegroom RC 39826
by Eudora Welty
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Legendary characters inhabit this romantic novel about frontier
days in Mississippi. The beautiful but untruthful daughter of a
wealthy planter and his spiteful, ugly second wife are stolen by
an unscrupulous man in a tale that is a mixture of fantasy,
ghost story, fairy tale, and morality lesson. 1942.
Iceman RC 39830
by Chris Lynch
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Eric plays rough, even by the standards that measure hockey. He
takes his frustrations out on the rink, where his teammates tend
to avoid him, and finds a companion at the funeral home. Still
in his early teens, Eric is confused by his troubled family
until a shocking incident forces him to come to terms with his
angry feelings. Violence and strong language. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1994.
Temptations RC 39907
by Paul Wilkes
read by Dick Jenkins
2 cassettes
Joseph lives the experiences he writes books about. This,
coupled with discontentment with his lifestyle, leads him to
plan an article on monastic life and to stay at a Trappist
monastery. Under the guidance of Father Columban, Joseph leads
the life of a monk and begins to find peace. At the same time,
he learns of other men who fell under Columban's spell with
unhappy, possibly even fatal results. 1993.
Kara RC 39916
by Carole Gift Page
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Kara Strickland, eighteen, is looking forward to graduation from
high school, when her world is suddenly shattered. Her father, a
well-known and respected doctor, is killed in an accident, and,
shortly afterwards, Kara and her mother are seriously injured in
a fire. As Kara tries to put her world back together, she learns
some surprising details about her family. For junior and senior
high readers. 1981.
Matron of Honor RC 39919
by Sallie Bingham
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Kentucky in the 1970s. Apple Mason has known Billy Long most of
her life. He works at her father's hardware store, he taught her
how to ride, and, most importantly, he is to marry her tomorrow.
But this morning, her sister Cory arrived from New York, having
left her husband. As the day unfolds, the lives of these three
people and the forces that brought them to this moment are
revealed. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1994.
Give a Dog a Name RC 39920
by Gerald Hammond
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
It is late in the day when John Cunningham and Isobel, one of
his partners, return to Three Oaks from a dog trial. Waiting to
greet them are John's wife, Beth, and Arthur Lansdyke, a
businessman whose dog is full of buckshot. As they work on
removing the buckshot, Isobel and the Cunninghams discover
something unusual. Events become further complicated when their
own dog is kidnapped and an impostor put in her place. Some
strong language. 1992.
The Witches' Hammer RC 40063
by Jane Stanton Hitchcock
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
Since her mother's death and her own divorce, researcher
Beatrice O'Connell has been living with her surgeon father. A
rare book collector, Dr. O'Connell has been given an odd tome by
a grateful patient. It is a grimoire, a book of black magic.
When the doctor is murdered and his library ransacked, Beatrice
is sure the grimoire is involved and vows to avenge his death.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.
Sea to Shining Sea: The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister,
Book 5 RC 40213
by Michael Phillips
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Corrie Hollister is grateful for all God has given her. Because
of Corrie's success in the 1856 election and her antislavery
beliefs, the California Republican Party asks Corrie to promote
Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860. Corrie realizes as she
campaigns that conflicts at home and across the nation may
change her life forever. Sequel to A Place in the Sun (RC
40212). 1992.
Into the Long Dark Night: The Journals of Corrie Belle
Hollister, Book 6 RC 40214
by Michael Phillips
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Corrie Belle Hollister is on her way to Washington to help
Lincoln win another term in office. Corrie meets Sister Janette
on the train east, spends some time at her convent, and aids
soldiers wounded at Gettysburg before continuing the trip to the
capital. While in Washington, Corrie overhears some news that
can change the course of history. Sequel to Sea to Shining
Sea (RC 40213). 1992.
The Ghatti's Tale, Book 1: Finders-Seekers RC 40281
by Gayle Greeno
read by Pam Ward
4 cassettes
Over two hundred years ago, an expedition from Earth became
stranded on Methuen. The humans survived by bonding with
telepathic, catlike ghatti. Because ghatti can read the truth,
the pairs act as judges throughout the land. But now it is up to
Doyce and Khar, her ghatti, to learn why many Bondmates are
being killed. Can they determine the truth before they become
victims? For high school and older readers. 1993.
All the Days and Nights: The Collected Stories of William
Maxwell RC 40333
by William Maxwell
read by Don Feldheim
4 cassettes
Short stories and improvisations, most previously published over
six decades. The author draws on childhood experiences in
Lincoln, Illinois; travels to France; and life in Manhattan,
where he was an editor at the New Yorker for forty years.
In the title piece, a brief improvisation composed for his
wife's birthday, Maxwell presents a man wondering where his life
has gone. 1994.
Kristin Lavransdatter: Volume 3, The Cross RC 40414
by Sigrid Undset
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A historical novel set in fourteenth-century Norway, concerning
Kristin's problems with her husband and children, her retirement
to a convent, and the horrors of the Black Plague. Sequel to
The Mistress of Husaby (RC 40413). 1927.
The Dragon's Dagger: Spearwielder's Tale, Volume 2 RC
40621
by R.A. Salvatore
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
Gary Leger is called back to the realm of Faerie for another
round of dangerous adventures. This time he must recover the
hero's magical spear and armor, face a wicked king bent on war,
foil the plots of a banished witch, and stop the wretched
dragon, Robert, from burning the countryside. Sequel to The
Woods Out Back (RC 40620). 1994.
Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley RC 40642
by M.C. Beaton
read by Carmella Ross
1 cassette
After Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener (RC 40641),
Agatha spent six months doing PR work in London and is relieved
to return to her Carsley retirement. She and her enticing
neighbor James Lacey join a walking club to investigate the
murder of a militant rambler. The death may be related to the
walkers' insistence on using an ancient right-of-way through a
farmer's field. Some strong language. 1995.
A Place Called Freedom RC 40692
by Ken Follett
read by Steven Crossley
3 cassettes
It's 1766, and the lives of Mack McAsh and his twin sister,
Esther, have always been centered around the Scottish coal
mines. But Mack has learned that he can be free of the coal
mines now that he is twenty-one. He plans a daring escape, goes
to London, and becomes part of the labor movement. But
circumstances beyond his control find Mack shipped off to
America and a new life. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995.
The Seventh Scroll RC 40742
by Wilbur Smith
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Royan Al Simma and her husband, Duraid, are deciphering the
"Seventh Scroll" written by Taita, a slave, more than 4,000
years earlier, when Duraid is brutally murdered. With Sir
Nicholas Quentin-Harper's help, Royan continues her work and
learns the location of the tomb of Pharoah Mamose. But actually
finding the tomb and its treasures is a dangerous task. Sequel
to River God (RC 37819). Strong language and some
violence. 1995.
Brother Wind RC 40743
by Sue Harrison
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
4 cassettes
This sequel to My Sister the Moon (RC 34011) recounts the
parallel lives of two women. Kiin from the tribe of First Men is
forced to return to the Walrus People, leaving behind her
husband and one of her twin sons. And Kukutux of the Whale
Hunters loses her husband in a whaling expedition and has little
chance for survival unless another hunter will marry her. Some
violence. 1994.
The Man from BAR-20 RC 40745
by Clarence E. Mulford
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
A stranger has come to the little cow town of Hastings. The
storekeeper sends him to CL Ranch for work, remarking that he
looks like the ranch foreman, Logan. When Logan asks for his
story, the stranger admits he is Johnny Nelson, aka the Kid,
originally from the BAR-20. Upset when Hopalong and the others
married, Johnny left his domesticated friends for adventure.
Logan gives it to him--tracking rustlers. Some strong language
and some violence. 1994.
Rutland Place RC 40821
by Anne Perry
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
Charlotte is surprised by her mother's distress over the theft
of a locket, which surprisingly contains the photo of a man who
was not Charlotte's father. Of course Charlotte and her husband,
Inspector Thomas Pitt, will help. Then a lady in the
neighborhood is poisoned. And more sudden deaths follow. Could
it be that elegant Rutland Place holds a terrible secret? 1983.
The Bernini Bust RC 40830
by Iain Pears
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
Jonathan Argyll, a British art dealer based in Rome, is
delivering a Titian to a wealthy but crude collector in
California. During a party at a private museum, the collector is
killed, and a marble bust by Bernini disappears. When Argyll
calls his girlfriend, Flavia di Stefano, and General Bottando of
the Italian national art theft squad for help, his brakes fail
mysteriously and he lands in the hospital. Some strong language.
1992.
Morning, Noon, and Night RC 40836
by Sidney Sheldon
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
2 cassettes
Harry Stanford knows he is being followed; he even knows who is
behind it and why. But in a few short days, Stanford has drowned
and his children are haggling over his estate. There is Tyler, a
gay circuit court judge; Woody, a polo-playboy junkie; and
Kendall, a fashion designer with a shadowy past. Then comes
Julia, an executive secretary, who claims to be Stanford's
long-lost illegitimate daughter. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1995.
Memnoch the Devil: The Vampire Chronicles RC 40837
by Anne Rice
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
After killing a wealthy drug dealer, vampire Lestat is shocked
when the man's ghost appears and begs him to look after the
man's daughter, Dora. Lestat is drawn to televangelist Dora, but
he has other problems. Someone has been stalking him, and he has
reason to believe it is the devil. Sequel to The Tale of the
Body Thief (RC 35872). Strong language, violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995.
Coming Home RC 40840
by Rosamunde Pilcher
read by Jill Ferris
8 cassettes
Judith Dunbar is fourteen when her world changes dramatically.
Her mother and sister are off to Ceylon where her father is
stationed. Judith is to attend boarding school and spend
holidays with her Aunt Louise. But at St. Ursula's, Judith meets
Loveday Carey-Lewis and ends up spending her holidays with
Loveday's family. It is there that Judith matures into a young
woman just as World War II begins, further changing her life.
Bestseller 1995.
A Time of Death: This Land, This Time, Volume 2 RC
40848
by Dobrica Cosic
read by Ed Blake
3 cassettes
First published in Yugoslavia in 1972. This sequel to Into
the Battle (RC 40847) provides an introduction to the
tensions that led to the outbreak of war in 1914 between Serbia
and Austria-Hungary. Now the Serbian forces, made up of peasants
and drafted students, mount a major attack against the
formidable Austrian army, and the young soldiers celebrate their
victory. Some strong language. 1978.
Humboldt's Gift RC 41046
by Saul Bellow
read by Richard Davidson
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Novel about what American writers are really like. Bellow
explores the relationship between a poet, Von Humboldt Fleisher,
who enjoyed a brief glimpse of fame, and a young friend, Charlie
Citrine, a playwright and biographer whose star is rising.
Strong language. The author is a winner of the Nobel Prize for
Literature. Bestseller 1975.
Wizard's First Rule: The Sword of Truth, Volume 1 RC
41067
by Terry Goodkind
read by Nick Sullivan
6 cassettes
Learning of his father's murder, Richard Cypher seeks solace in
his beloved woods. There he rescues Kahlan Amnell, who is
fleeing from Darken Rahl's assassins. Rahl wants to destroy the
lands and people of Westland, but if Cypher, empowered by the
wizard Zedd as the Seeker of Truth, can find one of the three
Boxes of Orden, he will have the power to stop Rahl. Prequel to
Stone of Tears (RC 41792). Some violence. 1994.
Silent Treatment RC 41073
by Michael Palmer
read by Ed Blake
3 cassettes
Just before her scheduled operation for a brain aneurysm, Dr.
Harry Corbett's wife, Evie, dies suspiciously in her hospital
bed. Another doctor immediately accuses Corbett, claiming Evie
had just admitted having an affair. Evie's roommate at the
hospital saw the real murderer, but she was experiencing d.t.'s
at the time. Now Corbett must find the killer to clear his own
name. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1995.
Sassinak RC 41101
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Kidnapped by pirates from her home world of Myriad and sold into
slavery, Sassinak refuses to resign herself to her fate. Through
her strength and intelligence she survives and escapes,
determined to become a Fleet captain and seek vengeance on those
who enslaved her. Prequel to The Death of Sleep (RC
41102). For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990.
The Death of Sleep RC 41102
by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Lunzie Mespil accepts a job on a remote mining station, leaving
her daughter behind for what she believes will be a two-year
assignment. But en route to her job, the space liner on which
she is a passenger is destroyed by space pirates. Although she
escapes in a lifeboat, Lunzie spends ninety years in cryogenic
stasis awaiting rescue. Sequel to Sassinak (RC 41101).
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1990.
People of the Fire: The First North Americans, Volume 2 RC
41114
by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
The descendants of the first North Americans have moved into the
Rocky Mountains, where they are plagued by fire and famine.
Their only hope for survival rests with the dreamer Little
Dancer and with a sacred Wolf Bundle made in the time of Wolf
Dreamer. Sequel to People of the Wolf (RC 41113).
Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
For high school and older readers. 1991.
A Winding Path: Miriam's Journal, Volume 2 RC 41119
by Carrie Bender
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
After A Fruitful Vine (RC 41118), Miriam, an Amish woman,
writes in her journal about happily raising her twins and foster
daughter, Dora, with her husband, Nate. Dora's birth mother,
Priscilla, has come a long way from being the immature girl who
dated Miriam's former boss, but she still needs Miriam's
counsel. Then, when Priscilla is finally happy, Miriam realizes
Nate is brooding about something. 1994.
A Joyous Heart: Miriam's Journal, Volume 3 RC 41120
by Carrie Bender
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
In this sequel to A Winding Path (RC 41119), Miriam, an
Amish woman, begins her eighth year of journal keeping feeling
joyous. She and her husband, Nate, now have five children and
have unburdened themselves by paying back taxes. But new
problems soon arise. Miriam's foster daughter, Dora, is
embarrassed in public school, another child is gravely ill, and
Dora's birth mother is again facing spiritual turmoil. 1994.
This Savage Race RC 41128
by Douglas C. Jones
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
A historical western about the efforts of a pioneer family to
carve out a better life for themselves. Mr. Jefferson was
president when Boone Fawley took his wife, his sons, and his
sister and struck out from St. Louis. But instead of heading
west, they made their way south into the Arkansas wilderness.
The life they found was often wretched, but they met all
difficulties with a resilient spirit. Some strong language.
1993.
Murders at Moon Dance RC 41137
by A.B. Guthrie Jr.
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author's first novel is a
mystery-western. An old man is shot dead outside the town of
Moon Dance after crowing about finding a gold mine. Town members
suspect Robideau, a possible cattle rustler, but they don't have
the manpower to go after him. When young West Cawinne comes to
town, he is recruited to do the deed. As he ponders the offer,
two more men die in related shootings. Strong language and
violence. 1943.
Coconuts for the Saint RC 41138
by Debra Spark
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Sandrofo Cordero Lucero, whose wife died when their triplets
were born, took his daughters to Puerto Rico and reopened a
bakery he inherited through his wife. Now the girls are fifteen,
and Sandrofo plans to marry Maria Elena, with whom he fell in
love when she fainted on his doorstep. Maria Elena's efforts to
learn about Sandrofo's past uncover years of deception, but also
make the four women realize they need each other. 1994.
Walking after Midnight RC 41145
by Karen Robards
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
At 2:00 a.m., Summer McAfee, owner of a janitorial service, is
on her knees scrubbing the floor of a funeral home. Suddenly the
naked and badly bruised body of a man comes to life, and he
takes her hostage. Over the next four days they are on the run,
dodging bad cops and a ghost, as the former corpse, a cop
working under cover, tries to save himself and Summer. Strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1995.
The Christmas Oratorio RC 41151
by Göran Tunström
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Contemporary Swedish novel. Solveig Nordensson is planning to
stage Bach's Christmas Oratorio when she dies, trampled
by cattle. Her family reacts tragically. Husband Aron believes
she visits him and sees her incarnated in another woman. Son
Sidner fathers an illegitimate child and suffers mental illness.
Finally grandson Victor brings redemption by staging the
Oratorio himself. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
Nordic Council Literary Prize. 1995.
Mother of Storms RC 41152
by John Barnes
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
The near-future Earth is a place of violence, moral decay, and
social chaos. But now humankind faces a bigger problem when U.N.
planes, bombing an illegal weapons cache, cause tons of methane
to be released into the atmosphere. The resulting greenhouse
effect spawns a gigantic hurricane thousands of miles wide in
the Pacific. Millions die, and civilization faces extinction.
Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.
Deliver Us from Evie RC 41156
by M.E. Kerr
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Evie Burrman, eighteen, is clever, sensitive, independent, and
very competent at farming. She is handsome while her mother is
pretty. Evie's mother is always trying to make her dress more
like a lady, but Evie prefers jeans and sweatshirts. Her brother
Parr narrates this tale of Evie and her fondness for Patsy
Duffy, the town banker's daughter, and the effect it has on
several families. Some strong language. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.
Last Train from Berlin RC 41159
by W.T. Tyler
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
When senior CIA officer Frank Dudley suddenly disappears, Kevin
Corkery, a junior member of the staff, gets the investigation
assignment. Lurking in the shadows is Dudley's cold war Russian
counterpart. Corkery follows Dudley's trail from Washington to
major cities all over Europe, but what he really learns for his
trouble is that the difference between the antagonists in the
bureaucracy of espionage is mighty small. Some strong language.
1994.
The Lost World RC 41160
by Michael Crichton
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
This sequel to Jurassic Park (RC 32018) is set six years
after the dinosaur island park disaster in which humans fought
off genetically engineered replicas of prehistoric animals. One
survivor of that attack is now a member of a group who return to
the area and meet up with the remaining dinosaurs. Strong
language and violence. Bestseller 1995.
Iced RC 41161
by Carol Higgins Clark
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Ex-con Eben is happy with his new life as caretaker for the
Aspen vacation home of actress Kendra Wood and her family. Plus,
he gets to play Santa at neighboring Christmas parties for extra
money. But when Eben runs into another ex-con, his luck changes.
He is kidnapped and framed for a slew of robberies. Luckily
sleuth Regan Reilly, a guest of the Woods, is there to
investigate. 1995.
What a Piece of Work I Am (A Confabulation) RC 41170
by Eric Kraft
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
Peter Leroy, narrator of Kraft's earlier novel, Where Do You
Stop? (RC 36897), tells the story of the imaginary sister of
his imaginary childhood friend. Ariane helps Peter's grandfather
with his dying wife and tries to understand the couple's
devotion. Later, Ariane turns herself into a performance piece
for paying audiences and eventually for herself. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994.
Smoke RC 41179
by John Ed Bradley
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Smoke, a small Louisiana town, is slowly dying--thanks in part
to the new Monster Marts being built by Rayford Holly. Pace
Burnette, a young writer, has returned to his hometown to work
on his second novel. He agrees to help his lifelong friend Jay
Carnihan, owner of Hometown Family Goods, kidnap Holly and hold
him until he apologizes for what he is doing to small towns. But
Holly is a rather likable guy who charms everyone. Some strong
language. 1994.
Let 'Em Eat Cake RC 41183
by Susan Jedren
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Anna has two young sons and a car mechanic husband, Tom. Then
she learns that Tom has been kicked out of night school and is
unhappy with their marriage. To make ends meet, Anna, newly
single and unskilled, takes a job delivering for HomeMade Cakes.
She meets opposition from male coworkers, encounters harassment
on her route, and endures bad relationships, but manages to rise
above it all. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1994.
The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter RC
41186
by Katherine Anne Porter
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
This volume brings together all three previous collections of
the author's short stories: Flowering Judas; Pale
Horse, Pale Rider; and The Leaning Tower and Other
Stories, as well as individual stories "The Leaning Tower,"
"The Downward Path to Wisdom," "A Day's Work," and "Holiday,"
which are collected here for the first time. 1965.
Three Novels: The Deep, Beasts, and Engine
Summer RC 41216
by John Crowley
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
In The Deep, a nameless, sexless visitor from the sky
enters a barely civilized world. In Beasts, a laboratory
creation that is half man and half lion and his human lover
fight to survive. In Engine Summer, a thousand years
after civilization has fallen to ruins, a young man's quest for
understanding leads him to the far past and deep into old
mysteries. Some strong language. 1979.
Time Enough for Love: The Lives of Lazarus Long RC
41218
by Robert A. Heinlein
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes (Reissue)
Born in 1912, Earth-born Woodrow Wilson Smith is known as the
Senior. He is the oldest man alive, and the ancestor of most of
the inhabitants of the planet he lives on in the galactic year
2053. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1973.
Wall of Brass RC 41228
by Robert Daley
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
When New York police commissioner Harry Chapman is shot and
killed while jogging, chief of detectives Bert Farber takes the
case. Farber recalls that as a rookie cop Chapman planned to
become president by age forty-five and that he had achieved each
step on his timetable when he was cut down. Now, if Farber can
solve Chapman's murder, he may be named commissioner. Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.
Selected Short Stories of William Faulkner RC 41229
by William Faulkner
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Thirteen short stories, most written in the 1930s, by the Nobel
Prize-winning American novelist who died in 1962. In "Barn
Burning," a man burns his enemies' barns, and his son tries to
warn the victims. "That Evening Sun" recounts the tale of a
black laundress who fears her lover after he learns she is
pregnant by a white man. In "A Rose for Emily," a woman hides
the corpse of her lover in an upstairs room. 1942.
The Age of Miracles: Stories RC 41243
by Ellen Gilchrist
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Romance is the central theme of these sixteen stories that
frequently feature Rhoda Katherine Manning, a successful woman
writer in her fifties, who relishes her independence. One story
finds Rhoda in Paris; in another, Rhoda explains how a brief
affair with a doctor cost her ten thousand dollars. Other tales
revolve around women who are willful, outspoken, and
unapologetic. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1995.
Rose Madder RC 41248
by Stephen King
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
4 cassettes
After fourteen years of severe beatings from her
police-detective husband, thirty-two-year-old Rosie Daniels runs
away. A trip to a pawn shop reveals that her wedding ring is
fake, but Rosie trades it for an unusual painting of a woman
standing above some ruins. While Rosie begins a new life
narrating books on tape, her relentless husband is tracking her.
And her painting seems to be coming to life. Strong language and
violence. Bestseller 1995.
Intensity RC 41250
by Dean Koontz
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
After a troubled childhood, psychology major Chyna Shepherd
avoids friendship until she meets classmate Laura Templeton. But
when she arrives for a weekend at Laura's parents' vineyard, the
unthinkable happens: Laura's family is murdered as Chyna hides
under her bed. Outraged, Chyna stows away aboard the killer's
motor home and plots her revenge as he drives down the highway.
Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995.
The Stories of Stephen Dixon RC 41257
by Stephen Dixon
read by Rick Rohan
5 cassettes
Selected short fiction written over a period of thirty years.
One recurring theme in the collection is the difficulty of
maintaining civil relations between the sexes; another is the
stress of urban life. And many stories seem to wander between
meditating, daydreaming, and pondering the absurdity of life.
Includes five chapters from Frog (RC 34430). 1994.
The Annotated Baseball Stories of Ring W. Lardner, 1914-1919
RC 41266
edited by George W. Hilton
read by Gregory Gorton
5 cassettes
Twenty-four stories told in informal speech laced with humor.
Includes six that were later collected in You Know Me Al
and twelve adventures of Jack Keefe, the pompous White Sox
pitcher. Footnotes throughout provide background on real players
and events that are woven into the stories. 1995.
Mayhem in B-Flat RC 41285
by Elliot Paul
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
As Homer Evans and his lady friend, Miriam Leonard, prepare to
leave their vacation spot in Normandy, they observe a curious
exchange between a notorious gang member and someone aboard the
train bound for Paris. Sharing the compartment is a famous
violinist. The next day his priceless instrument and accompanist
disappear and another passenger is dead. Is there some
connection between music, murder, and mystery? 1940.
Changes: A Love Story RC 41289
by Ama Ata Aidoo
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Esi and Opokuya--African friends, professional women, wives, and
mothers--compare notes on the universal problems of women who
juggle families with careers. Following an incident of marital
rape, Esi divorces her husband. But her feminist beliefs are
challenged anew when she enters into a polygamous second
marriage and realizes that whatever changes women make, nothing
alters the mind-set of the men in their lives. Some descriptions
of sex. 1993.
Midnight Is a Lonely Place RC 41292
by Barbara Erskine
read by Vanessa Maroney
4 cassettes
When she splits up with her lover, English biographer Kate
Kennedy rents a remote seaside cottage to write in. Her
landlord's daughter, Allison Lindsey, has discovered what she
thinks is an ancient Roman grave on the beach, and Kate begins
having auditory hallucinations associated with the long-dead.
Odd happenings escalate until Kate and the Lindseys are fighting
for their lives. Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1994.
The Magic Bullet RC 41296
by Harry Stein
read by Clay Teunis
3 cassettes
Young doctor Dan Logan decides to make a career change by
accepting a relatively low-paying fellowship with the American
Cancer Foundation. Once there, Logan is shocked by the ruthless
competitive attitudes of the senior fellows. When he teams up
with another junior fellow, Sabrina Como, on an exciting
protocol she stumbles across in old literature, Logan finds out
how far his superiors will go to claim success. Strong language.
1995.
False Conception: A John Marshall Tanner Novel RC
41297
by Stephen Greenleaf
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Attorney-turned-detective Tanner is hired by the wealthy
fashion-industry Colberts to check the background of Greta
Hammond, the chosen surrogate mother for their fertilized egg.
Tanner gets more than a little involved with Hammond, and when
she disappears after the implantation, he must sort out an old
Colbert scandal to ensure the baby's safety. Strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.
The Silver Branch: A Novel of the Keltiad RC 41299
by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
As heir to the throne of Keltia, Aeron is trained in the art of
high magic so she will be prepared for the burdens she will
inherit. Foes of the Kelts are mobilizing with plans to destroy
their empire. Can Aeron's powers of sorcery change the destiny
of Keltia when war erupts around them? Prequel to The Copper
Crown (RC 41300) and The Throne of Scone (RC 41301).
1988.
Song of the Silent Harp: An Emerald Ballad, Volume 1 RC
41303
by B.J. Hoff
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
The potato famine is devastating Ireland, and all Nora Kavanagh
has left is her son Daniel and her faith in God. Her childhood
friend Morgan Fitzgerald, whom she has always loved, arranges
for Nora and Daniel to make their way to America. There they are
helped by Michael Burke, now a New York City policeman, who
loved Nora when they were children. Prequel to Heart of the
Lonely Exile (RC 41304). 1991.
Heart of the Lonely Exile: An Emerald Ballad, Volume 2 RC
41304
by B.J. Hoff
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
Michael Burke is delighted to have longtime friend Nora Kavanagh
in America. Through strong faith in God, Nora has built a good
life for herself and her extended family. Michael wants to marry
Nora, but she is reluctant to accept his proposal. Is she in
love with Evan Whittaker, the Englishman who helped them on
their journey? And what about Morgan Fitzgerald back in England?
Sequel to Song of the Silent Harp (RC 41303). 1991.
Saint Ben RC 41308
by John Fischer
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Ben Beamering looks like a typical nine-year-old. But on the
Sunday his father becomes the new pastor of a church in
Pasadena, California, the people wonder about the way Ben seems
to stand out from the rest of his family. The congregation, and
especially his friend Jonathan, soon realize there is something
special about Ben. Prequel to The Saints' and Angels' Song
(RC 41323). For junior and senior high and older readers.
1993.
The Last Innocent Man RC 41310
by Phillip Margolin
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Noted Portland criminal defense attorney David Nash finally has
a chance to defend someone who actually seems innocent. Attorney
Larry Stafford is accused of killing a policewoman who was
posing as a prostitute. Although Nash is shocked to learn that
Stafford's wife is a woman Nash has made love with recently, he
believes her alibi for Stafford. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1981.
The Indictment RC 41312
by Barry Reed
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
When wealthy, attractive Angela Williams is found dead by the
side of the road, her married lover, Doctor Dillard, is the
prime suspect. Boston attorney Dan Sheridan agrees to defend
Dillard, not realizing that federal agents are also after the
doctor. As Sheridan prepares to convince a grand jury not to
indict, a new secretary watches his every move. Strong language,
some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1994.
Three Weddings and a Kiss RC 41314
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and others
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Four short stories. In "Fancy Free" by Catherine Anderson, a
young couple becomes involved in frontier revenge. "The Mad
Earl's Bride" by Loretta Chase recounts the tale of a woman who
offers to marry a "mad" earl. In "Promises" by Lisa Kleypas, a
stubborn woman finally gives in to a persistent suitor. And in
"The Kiss" by Woodiwiss, a young man proposes after an impetuous
kiss. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995.
The Choir RC 41318
by Joanna Trollope
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Aldminster Cathedral needs repair, and the dean is looking for
funds. He creates a lot of animosity within the cathedral
community when he puts the headmaster's historic home up for
sale and decides to eliminate the boys' choir. As a struggle
develops within the religious community and lives are turned
upside down, there is a hopeful note--the new chorister, Henry
Ashworth, whose voice may be the answer to their prayers.
Companion to the PBS series. 1988.
Suspicion of Guilt RC 41321
by Barbara Parker
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Since Florida attorney Gail Connor was accused of murder in
Suspicion of Innocence (RC 39125), her firm has been
reluctant to assign her prominent cases. Then former classmate
Patrick Norris, who dropped out of law school to pursue more
ethical work, requests Gail's help. His wealthy aunt (a friend
of Gail's mother) has died, and Patrick suspects her will is a
forgery by her two stepchildren. Strong language and some
violence. 1995.
Romance: An 87th Precinct Novel RC 41322
by Ed McBain
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Detective Bert Kling takes a complaint from actress Michelle
Cassidy that someone has been threatening to kill her with a
knife. Oddly, she is starring in a play called Romance
about an actress who is knifed. Three hours later, Kling learns
Cassidy has been stabbed. As he tries to determine if the attack
is a publicity stunt, he starts a romance of his own. Strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1995.
The Saints' and Angels' Song RC 41323
by John Fischer
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Now that his best friend Ben Beamering is dead, Jonathan
Liebermann has a great, big, Ben-shaped hole in his heart as he
tries to adjust to his loss. When he starts finding messages
saying "Ben was here," Jonathan is sure some celestial being is
helping him face the world again. Then he meets Donna, an
aspiring roller-skate champion. Sequel to Saint Ben (RC
41308). For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994.
Dream Catcher RC 41324
by Terry C. Johnston
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Ten years ago Jonah Hook returned from the Civil War to learn
his wife, daughter, and two sons had been kidnapped by Jubilee
Usher, a Mormon zealot. Jonah has found his children, but is
still searching for his wife, Gritta. Now with his oldest son,
Jeremiah, and his friend, Two Sleep, Jonah sets out on a journey
and endures hostilities and hardships. Sequel to Winter Rain
(RC 40580). Violence, strong language, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.
Operation Remission RC 41332
by Paul Johnson
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Wendell "Jake" Jacobsen has leukemia and sets off across the
country to bid farewell to his friends. Convinced the disease
was caused when the government deliberately exposed soldiers to
atomic radiation for research purposes, Jake and others seek
revenge and an end to environmental abuse with a plot to release
radioactive gas into congressional chambers while Congress is in
session. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1993.
The Obnoxious Jerks RC 41333
by Stephen Manes
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Frank Wess is new at Ullman Griswold Memorial High (UGH to the
kids) and he feels somewhat like a misfit. But then he is
invited to join the Obnoxious Jerks, a group of boys of
supposedly superior intelligence who are known for their wacky
ways of protesting school rules. It is Frank who comes up with
one of their wildest ideas: wearing skirts to school to protest
the "no shorts" mandate. Some strong language. For junior and
senior high readers. 1988.
Watch with Me and Six Other Stories of the
Yet-Remembered Ptolemy Proudfoot and His Wife, Miss Minnie, Née
Quinch RC 41335
by Wendell Berry
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
These tales revolve around an awkward Kentucky farmer. Tol, as
he is known, presents an amusing image, but his wife and
neighbors appreciate the goodness of his character. In the title
story, a group of men worried about the intentions of a mentally
unstable young man who picks up Tol's gun follow him patiently
until his "spell" is resolved. 1994.
The First Sacrifice RC 41338
by Thomas Gifford
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Twenty years have passed since John Cooper almost single-
handedly crushed the underground rise of Germany's Fourth Reich.
Now John resides in Boston, where he spends his time watching
old movies. But his quiet lifestyle is shattered when he
receives a call from his sister Lee indicating that her daughter
is missing. Sequel to The Wind Chill Factor (RC 14469).
Strong language and some violence. 1994.
Behind the Lines: The Corps, Book 7 RC 41352
by W.E.B. Griffin
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
After an odd radio transmission to headquarters in the
Philippines, General Fleming Pickering is assigned to find out
if a group of American guerrillas is really on Bataan harassing
the occupying Japanese. Pickering's diverse but gung-ho group
dodges the political maneuvering of the brass in Washington and
slips behind the lines. Sequel to Close Combat (RC
36120). Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex.
1995.
The Judge RC 41353
by Steve Martini
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Widowed attorney Paul Madriani, from Undue Influence (RC
38592), is attracted to prosecutor Lenore Goya. He is trying
to help her cousin, but unlikable Judge Acosta is standing in
his way. Then, in rapid sequence, the judge is framed by an
undercover female cop, Lenore is fired for her handling of the
case, the female cop is murdered, and ironically Lenore and Paul
become Acosta's defense lawyers. Some violence and some strong
language. 1995.
The Codicil RC 41355
by Tom Topor
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Millionaire Matthew Marshall dies shortly after requesting a
codicil to his will that gives a large portion of his estate to
the child he believes he fathered in Vietnam.
Attorney-turned-investigator Adam Bruno is hired by Marshall's
executor to find out if the now-grown child exists. Concerned
that the executor is siding with Marshall's American family,
Bruno conducts his search in secret. Strong language, violence,
and descriptions of sex. 1995.
Cold, Cold Heart RC 41356
by James Elliott
read by Scott Dowd
2 cassettes
After CIA agent Mike Culley took the fall for the agency, he was
sent to prison and his wife killed herself. Now the CIA springs
Culley to track a former KGB officer who has reverted to his old
habit of torturing and killing young women. Also on the serial
killer's trail is Washington Post reporter Julie Houser,
whose years on the police force come in handy when she teams up
with Culley. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.
Second Son RC 41362
by Stephen Stark
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Lonesome after the long-ago suicide of his wife and the more
recent death of his oldest son, Addie is thrilled when his
second son, Jack, comes home to work with him. But Jack,
restless and uncomfortable with the past, soon leaves town. The
relationship between them is put on hold until both men enter
unlikely love affairs that restore their need for each other.
Explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some
violence. 1992.
The Stalkers, the Battle of Beecher Island, 1868: The
Plainsmen, Book 3 RC 41365
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Johnston continues his tale of the plainsmen with an account of
the nine-day battle that took place on an unnamed prairie
riverbed in Colorado Territory in 1868. Fifty plainsmen find
themselves surrounded by thousands of Indians, with no means of
escape. Sequel to Red Cloud's Revenge (RC 40640).
Violence and strong language. 1990.
Black Sun, the Battle of Summit Springs, 1869: The Plainsmen,
Book 4 RC 41366
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Stalkers (RC 41365), the author
continues his account of the plainsmen. Seamus Donegan joins
"Buffalo" Bill Cody and the Fifth Cavalry as they travel west.
Johnston describes the Fifth Cavalry's 1869 attack on the Dog
Soldiers of Tall Bull Cheyenne that ended the cohesiveness of
the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. Violence and strong language. 1991.
Devil's Backbone, the Modoc War, 1872-1873: The Plainsmen,
Book 5 RC 41367
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
The tale of the plainsmen continues as Seamus Donegan and his
uncle arrive at Tule Lake in Oregon country. There the Modoc
Indians, led by Chief Kientpoos, are besieged by the U.S. Army
in a battle that lasts seven months. Sequel to Black Sun (RC
41366). Violence and strong language. 1991.
Shadow Riders, the Southern Plains Uprising, 1873: The
Plainsmen, Book 6 RC 41368
by Terry C. Johnston
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
As Johnston continues his tale of the plainsmen and the Indian
Wars, he focuses on the Kiowa Indians, led by Chief White Bear.
Because the white men have killed many buffalo and broken many
promises, the Indians are now leaving their reservations and
returning to the southern plains where they hope to reclaim
their land. Sequel to Devil's Backbone (RC 41367).
Violence and strong language. 1991.
The Far Side of the Dollar RC 41374
by Ross Macdonald
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Detective Lew Archer seeks a youth who escaped from a private
school for delinquents. The search reveals the disturbing values
of a California coastal society. 1964.
Loving Edith RC 41375
by Mary Tannen
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Twenty-one years ago Lucille Arslanian left her job with
Ubu magazine to have a baby in upstate New York. Lucille,
now a struggling artist known as Lulu, learns that Edith, the
daughter she gave up for adoption, is a summer intern at
Ubu. Keeping her own identity a secret, Lulu tries to
befriend Edith. Meanwhile Ubu's editor falls in love with
Edith, not realizing she's his child. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Longest Memory RC 41393
by Fred D'Aguiar
read by James DeLotel
1 cassette
Set in Virginia in the early 1800s. Different generations of
white landowners and black slaves present the experience of
plantation life. When the master's daughter teaches Chapel, a
rebellious youth, to read, he falls in love with her and
attempts to run away. But the man Chapel calls father, hoping
for leniency, reveals Chapel's whereabouts. And the
punishment--200 strokes--kills him. Some strong language. 1994.
No Body RC 41394
by Nancy Pickard
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Lucille Grant, president of the Union Hill Cemetery Historical
Society, always goes to visit her ancestors on the first warm
spring day. But as she stands by her grandfather's grave, the
muddy ground begins to give away, and Lucille realizes there is
no body buried there. Before long, it is discovered that 133
bodies are missing. Jenny Cain is called in to dig up some
answers. Some strong language. 1986.
The Horse Whisperer RC 41402
by Nicholas Evans
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old Grace Maclean loses her leg when she and her
horse, Pilgrim, are struck by a truck. Pilgrim is also
injured--mentally and physically. Grace's mother, magazine
editor Annie Graves, learns of a horse whisperer--Tom
Booker--who might be able to restore Pilgrim. In hopes that he
will also help Grace, Annie takes both of them to his ranch in
Montana. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Arms of Nemesis RC 41404
by Steven Saylor
read by Bob Kuhn
3 cassettes
The Spartacus Slave Revolt is underway in 72 B.C., and a couple
of slaves are suspected of murder. Gordianus the Finder is
awakened late at night by a visitor who insists he come with him
to Baiae on the Bay of Naples. Upon arrival, Gordianus learns
the overseer of Marcus Crassus's estate has been murdered, and
if the guilty parties cannot be found before the funeral games,
ninety-nine slaves will die. Some violence. 1992.
Little Grey Mice RC 41410
by Brian Freemantle
read by Miranda Daniloff
4 cassettes
In the intelligence community, "little grey mice" are lonely,
unattached women in government service. One such woman is dull,
careful Elke Meyer, assistant to a German cabinet member with
access to every secret in the government. Otto Reimann, an agent
specially trained in seduction, is sent by the KGB to exploit
her loneliness. Their relationship becomes less predictable than
either one would like. Explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1991.
Better than Friends RC 41412
by Sally Laity
read by Susan Nardone
1 cassette
Even though her fianc,, Ken, will disapprove of her making a
decision without him, Callie is thrilled to find a condo for
rent near the shop she owns with her friend. But when Callie
meets her new neighbor, she is dismayed. Lex was a thorn in her
side her entire childhood, teasing her constantly. What Callie
doesn't realize is that Lex, who has accepted Jesus, regrets his
past behavior. 1994.
Life with a Star RC 41416
by Jirí Weil
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Set in Czechoslovakia during World War II. After the Nazis
occupy Prague, bank clerk Josef Roubicek is disturbed to find
his freedom restricted because he is a Jew. Then he has to wear
a six-pointed yellow star pinned over his heart. Physical
privations add to the insult until he begins to fear for his
mind. Then he determines to preserve his imagination, which he
does by learning to enter the world of an animal. Now he has no
fear, no name, and no life. 1989.
Family Album: A Mellingham Mystery RC 41417
by Susan Oleksiw
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Everyone in the sedate New England coastal town of Mellingham is
rattled when curator George Frome is murdered at Arbella House,
home of the local historical society. Everyone, that is, except
Police Chief Joe Silva: Frome had suspected theft at the
society's headquarters. But before Chief Silva can rummage
through an assortment of antiques and clues, he is confronted
with a second mysterious death. This upper-crust society is
hiding something. 1995.
The Reindeer Hunters RC 41419
by Joan Wolf
read by J.P. Linton
3 cassettes
As the Ice Age ends in southern France, the Kindred and Norakamo
tribes along the River of Gold continue their feud. When members
of each tribe are unnecessarily killed, the tribal chiefs agree
to a truce to be sealed by the marriage of one's son to the
other's daughter. Soon the tribes face a new enemy. Companion to
Daughter of the Red Deer (RC 37125). Some violence and
some descriptions of sex. 1994.
The Unconsoled RC 41420
by Kazuo Ishiguro
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
The author of The Remains of the Day (RC 30751) places
this protagonist, master pianist Ryder, in a hotel in an unnamed
European city. Ryder is hazy about the details of his visit, but
finds everyone at the hotel quite excited to see him. Although
his hostess, Miss Strattman, assures him that no one wants to
distract him, Ryder is approached by numerous people who seem
oddly familiar and who all have unusual requests of his time.
Bestseller 1995.
The Luck Runs Out RC 41422
by Charlotte MacLeod
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Shortly after Martha, otherwise known as Flackley the Farrier,
dines with the Shandys, her body is discovered in the pig
feeder. Soon faculty and students at Balaclava Agricultural
College are immersed in clues, suspects, and a profound lack of
evidence. Then Belinda, a pregnant prize sow, disappears,
causing a fuss that makes murder seem minor. But when horseshoes
are hung the wrong way, everyone knows there is trouble afoot.
Some strong language. 1979.
Water Witches RC 41424
by Chris Bohjalian
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Attorney Scottie Winston's sister-in-law, Patience, is famous
for her dowsing skill in finding water, oil, and even people,
and his young daughter, Miranda, has inherited this talent.
Scottie now faces a problem: the ski resort he represents wants
rights to a river to create more snow. But a drought has left
the river lower than ever, and Patience's environmentalist
fiancé, Senator McClure, presents vigorous opposition. Strong
language. 1995.
Dragons of Summer Flame: Dragonlance Chronicles, Volume 4 RC
41425
by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
Despite her previous defeat at the hands of the Solamnic
knights, the Dark Queen has again grown powerful and now
commands new minions dedicated to serving her. She again lays
plans for the conquest of Krynn, until a young woman appears in
Palanthas with knowledge of a magical race of beings known as
the Irda. Sequel to Dragons of Spring Dawning (RC 29173).
Bestseller 1995.
Play It Again RC 41429
by Stephen Humphrey Bogart
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Like himself, the author's protagonist is the son of movie
stars. R.J. Brooks is a matrimonial detective in New York. At
his last meeting with his widowed mother, Belle Fontaine, she
admitted to being "no great shakes as a mother" but urged him to
let her be his friend. Now, a year later, he learns she has been
murdered on his own turf. Strong language, violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
A Cardinal Offense: A Father Dowling Mystery RC
41430
by Ralph McInerny
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Father Dowling is admiring two 45-yard-line tickets for the
Notre Dame vs. USC game that he found in his mail when he is
visited by Michael Geary, who wants his marriage annulled. The
timing is ironic; Dowling is to attend a conference on annulment
practices while at Notre Dame. The main speaker will be Cardinal
Hildebrand from the Vatican. But before the meeting, Geary is
murdered and the cardinal is threatened. 1994.
Father's Day RC 41431
by John Calvin Batchelor
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Washington, D.C., 2003. President Theodore G. Jay, suffering
from depression, had turned over the reigns of government to
Vice-President Thomas Edison Garland and checked into the
hospital. Now he is better and wants to resume his position. But
under the Twenty-fifth Amendment, the vice president can
challenge that decision. And that is just what Garland does.
Violence and strong language. 1994.
Someone Else's Ghost RC 41437
by Margaret Buffie
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
Shortly after Jessica's brother, Scotty, dies in a canoe
accident, Jessica's father moves her and her distraught mother
to a guest ranch he has bought in Alberta. Angry at her father's
indifference, Jessica becomes alarmed when her mother announces
that Scotty is contacting her. But it's not Scotty who is
haunting the ranch. It's young Ian, who lived there at the turn
of the century and hated his mother. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1992.
Final Design RC 41438
by Noreen Gilpatrick
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
New Seattle homicide detective Kate MacLean gets her first case
when Catherine Fletcher is found dead in her graphic arts
studio. As MacLean talks to Fletcher's partners and family
members, it becomes apparent the woman had a cruel lying streak.
But as MacLean tries to determine who Fletcher angered enough to
poison her, she learns the victim had cancer and may have killed
herself. Then another partner dies. And another. Strong
language. 1993.
Drown All the Dogs: A Neil Hockaday Mystery RC 41439
by Thomas Adcock
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
New York detective Neil Hockaday has always wanted to know about
his father, who disappeared before he was born. His only
relative is dying in Ireland, so Neil and his girlfriend, Ruby
Flagg, go there to try to learn more about Neil's father. But
several tragic events find Hockaday in trouble with the law on
both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Some strong language, some
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994.
The Twilight of Courage RC 41441
by Bodie and Brock Thoene
read by Ken Kliban
6 cassettes
The authors provide a fictional chronicle of World War II from
the Nazi occupation of Warsaw to the evacuation of the Allied
troops from Dunkirk. Told from the point of view of two American
journalists, an American pilot with the Royal Air Force, a
German officer, and a French soldier as they come to terms
morally and spiritually with the war, the story recounts heroic
deeds, the rescue of babies, and couples falling in love. 1994.
Ruffly Speaking: A Dog Lover's Mystery RC 41444
by Susan Conant
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Obsessed with dogs, Holly Winter owns two Alaskan malamutes,
writes a column for Dog's Life magazine, and dates her
dog's vet. When fellow dog-lover Morris Lamb dies after eating
poisonous greens from his garden, a female rector with a hearing
dog moves into his house. Interviewing the rector for the
magazine, Holly is surprised to learn that the dog has been
exhibiting odd behavior in his new house. Some strong language.
1994.
The Bourbaki Gambit RC 41445
by Carl Djerassi
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Like Cantor's Dilemma (RC 31438), this novel focuses on
the problems of modern scientists. Princeton professor Max Weiss
meets Diana Doyle-Ditmus, who wants Max to supply her with some
cyanide so she can commit suicide. Instead Max, Diana, and two
other scientists team up to develop PCR, the ability to
replicate genetic material. They use the pseudonym Diana
Skordylis, an idea they take from a team that published under
the name Nicolas Bourbaki. 1994.
Third and Indiana RC 41447
by Steve Lopez
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
At night Ofelia rides her bicycle around the streets of
Philadelphia looking for her fourteen-year-old son, Gabriel, who
has moved up from decoy to lookout and now dealer in the drug
world. Gabriel hasn't come home because he owes Diablo money
that he doesn't have. Meanwhile, Gabriel hangs out with Eddie, a
kindly jazz player who lives in the area the police call the
Badlands and has his own problems. Violence, strong language,
and descriptions of sex. 1994.
Leave the Grave Green RC 41456
by Deborah Crombie
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma
James, also of All Shall Be Well (RC 38691), travel to
the countryside when Connor Swann is found in the Thames River.
Swann is the estranged husband of Julia, daughter of two
prominent opera figures. The family had suffered a similar loss
two decades earlier when Julia's brother Matthew drowned while
playing. But Swann's death doesn't appear to be an accident.
Strong language. 1995.
Dear Irene,: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 41458
by Jan Burke
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Reporter Irene Kelly returns to work, though she has not quite
recovered from injuries sustained during her most recent murder
investigation. On the first day back, Irene receives a
threatening message rooted in Greek myth and signed by
"Thanatos," a Greek name for "death." Thinking it must be a
joke, Irene ignores it at first, but soon the killer's threats
force her to take action. Some strong language. 1995.
Call to Duty RC 41460
by Richard Herman Jr.
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
Heather Courtland, daughter of the unscrupulous U.S. senator, is
captured by pirates and sold to an Asian drug lord as she and
some friends are sailing in the South Pacific. President Zack
Pontowski wants to send in troops to rescue Heather and her
friends, but Heather's father is willing to risk his daughter
for his own political gain. Sequel to Firebreak (RC
41461). Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of
sex. 1993.
Firebreak RC 41461
by Richard Herman Jr.
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
The second Gulf War has ended, but Iraq, Syria, and Egypt are
planning a joint attack on Israel. Israel threatens to use its
powerful nuclear weapons if Iraq uses its deadly nerve gas.
Hoping to avert another war, U.S. President Zachary Pontowski
sends to the area a squadron of fighter planes--one piloted by
his grandson Matt. Prequel to Call to Duty (RC 41460).
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1991.
Fortune's Knave: The Making of William the Conqueror RC
41463
by Mary Lide
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
Fictional account of the formative years of William, the only
son of Robert, duke of Normandy. Being illegitimate, William has
to fight for his right to the title after his father dies in
1035 while on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Attempts on
William's life take him to France and the court of Henry I,
where he meets his future wife, Matilda of Flanders. Some
violence. For high school and older readers. 1992.
A Place Called Home RC 41472
by Lori Wick
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
In 1887, when nineteen-year-old Christine Bennett's grandfather
dies, she receives a startling note from his associate informing
her she is in danger and should leave town. Arriving in Baxter,
Christine is robbed and stabbed. After the town doctor, Mark
Cameron, arranges for her to live with his grandmother, the
Cameron family brings God into Christine's life. As her past
catches up with her, Christine falls in love. 1990.
The Empty House RC 41478
by Rosamunde Pilcher
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Three months after her husband's accidental death, Virginia
Keile reluctantly leaves her children with her mother-in-law and
their nanny and takes a vacation in Cornwall. There she
encounters Eustace Philips, a farmer she had fallen in love with
at seventeen. As Eustace chides her into taking control of her
life, the two untangle the reasons they drifted apart years
before. 1973.
Rainbow's End: A Richard Jury Novel RC 41480
by Martha Grimes
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
Scotland Yard's Superintendent Richard Jury has been called in
to investigate the deaths of three women, all from "natural
causes." The first victim, a young American from Santa Fe, New
Mexico, died in Salisbury. The other two, who were British, died
in London and Exeter. When Jury learns that all three had been
in New Mexico at the same time, he is off to the U.S. to sleuth.
Some strong language. 1995.
Listening Woman RC 41481
by Tony Hillerman
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Navajo detective Joe Leaphorn investigates the dual murder of an
old soothsayer and a young girl, the bizarre kidnapping of a Boy
Scout troop, and attempts on his own life. Some strong language
and some violence. 1978.
Hard Case: A Cat Marsala Mystery RC 41487
by Barbara D'Amato
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Freelance journalist Cat Marsala accepts an assignment to write
about the dwindling number of Chicago trauma centers. But as
Marsala begins her observation at a level-one trauma center, the
director, Hannah Grant, is found murdered. Having solved
mysteries before, Marsala feels compelled to do some sleuthing.
Before she can identify the murderer from an array of suspects,
another doctor is murdered. Strong language and some violence.
1994.
Water Hazard RC 41489
by Scott Borg
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Anderson is befriended at a bar and then drugged. He awakens to
find a man who looks just like him trying to drown him. In
self-defense Anderson drowns the look-alike, only to learn that
the police and everyone else believe Anderson to be dead.
Anderson assumes his assailant's identity while he searches for
the reason behind the murder attempt. Strong language, violence,
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
Ambush at Corellia: Star Wars Corellian Trilogy, Volume 1 RC
41492
by Roger MacBride Allen
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
After a long absence, Han Solo returns to Corellia, his home
world, with his family and his constant companion, Chewbacca. He
finds that things have changed for the worse. The three native
races of the sector are on the brink of a civil war. To make
matters worse, Corellia is cut off from the rest of the galaxy,
and Han cannot contact his friend Luke Skywalker for help.
Prequel to Assault at Selonia (RC 42545). 1995.
Passion's Promise RC 41497
by Danielle Steel
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
Kezia St. Martin's parents were of British nobility and American
aristocracy, and Kezia is one of the fifty wealthiest women in
the world. She studies journalism, but her fame makes it
impossible for her to work until she begins to use aliases. She
keeps her double life completely secret until one of her
"identities" is assigned to interview prison reformer Lucas
Johns and she falls in love. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1976.
The Tree of the Seventh Heaven RC 41499
by Milton Hatoum
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
2 cassettes
An adopted daughter narrates this tale of Emilie, the family
matriarch who has just died. The family, gathered for her
funeral, reminisce about aspects of Emilie's life, including her
time in a convent, her marriage to a Muslim, the move from
Lebanon to the Amazon jungle, and her children and disabled
granddaughter. But most important are the secrets hidden in the
trunk Emilie brought with her to the Amazon. 1994.
The Shaman Sings RC 41500
by James D. Doss
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Daisy Perika, a Ute shaman, hears a coyote calling to her, and
her old friend Nahum Yaciiti, a shepherd, has seen balls of
fire. They both know something bad is going to happen. Then
graduate student Priscilla Song is brutally murdered in a lab
while working on a room-temperature superconductor. It seems
someone else wants credit for her ground-breaking research.
Violence and some strong language. 1994.
Summer Storms RC 41505
by Emma Goldrick
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Phil Atmor, president of Atmor Fisheries, has a problem. Phil
lives on a small island because of his miniature pig, Sam. But
now Phil and Sam have a neighbor, violinist Charlotte "Charlie"
MacEnnaly. Charlie has a temper and complains about everything,
especially Sam. During a squabble, Charlie breaks a finger. Can
she let Phil help her while it mends? Some strong language.
1991.
Children of the Jedi RC 41510
by Barbara Hambly
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
After an old friend tries to murder Han Solo on the jungle world
of Ithor, Luke Skywalker sets out for a distant star system to
learn the reason for the assassination attempt. Meanwhile Han
Solo and Princess Leia investigate the rumor of a lost enclave
of Jedi children on the isolated world of Belsavis and come up
against an old evil from the days of the Empire. A Star Wars
novel. Bestseller 1995.
Breathing Water RC 41516
by Thomas Gavin
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
Rising Sun is a town of honest, respectable citizens including
millionairess Edna Kane. Nothing changes much from day to day,
until illustrator and scam artist Everet Dusseau arrives in
town, bringing with him a twelve-year-old boy he claims is the
kidnapped grandson of Edna Kane. But is he the child taken years
ago, or is this one of Dusseau's scams to make money? Strong
language. 1994.
The Grandmother's Tale and Selected Stories RC
41517
by R.K. Narayan
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Collection of nineteen tales set in India spans five decades of
the author's work. In the title story, a grandmother tells of
her mother, who was married at the age of ten and abandoned
shortly thereafter by her husband. In "Second Opinion," a son
learns that his mother arranged a marriage for him when he was
only five. And "A Horse and Two Goats" tells of an encounter
between a New Yorker and an Indian peasant. 1994.
The Fall Line RC 41518
by Mark T. Sullivan
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
Four months after he leaves his former life behind, Jack Farrell
is skiing in Utah under the name of Nate Collins with a new face
given him by government surgeons. He continues to court danger
by participating in a Frenchwoman's documentary on skiing. Off
the slopes, he relives the horror of his past by reading his
wife's diary. Some strong language. 1994.
City Blood: A Novel of Revenge RC 41519
by Clark Howard
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
When a stripper is killed on their beat, Chicago cop Joe Kiley
and his partner Nick Bianco decide to solve the murder before
the homicide detectives do. But while searching for the
stripper's mob-connected ex-boyfriend, Bianco is killed.
Grief-stricken and guilt-ridden, Kiley sets out to avenge his
partner's death. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.
The Mutiny Run RC 41523
by Frank Eccles
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
England and France are at war, but numerous British ships are
tied up at Spithead by a mutiny. So Captain Brewster of the
HMS Adamant has been ordered to Brest, France, as a show
of force to keep French troops from sailing to Ireland. He is
joined by the Russian sloop Catherine, which just happens
to have on board a lovely young lady who catches the eye of
midshipman John Lawson aboard the Adamant. 1994.
Stir-Fry RC 41524
by Emma Donoghue
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Maria, seventeen, has arrived in Dublin to attend college. She
is fortunate to find an ad on the school notice board for a flat
where she will be able to have her own room. So she moves in
with Ruth and Jael, both in their twenties. Maria is naive and
doesn't immediately realize that her flatmates are lesbians. As
the year progresses, Maria begins to discover her own identity
and in the end must choose between Ruth and Jael. Some strong
language. 1994.
Desert Kill RC 41537
by Philip Gerard
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Roy Pope, an English professor in Tempe, Arizona, is surprised
when his uncle Paul, a homicide cop, asks him to come look at a
murder victim. The almost-decapitated young woman is wearing the
clothes of Roy's student Cindy Callison, but he can tell it's
someone else. Cindy is missing, however, and Paul wants Roy to
help him find her. Roy agrees, concealing from both his wife and
Paul that he had contemplated a fling with Cindy. Strong
language and violence. 1994.
Holy Terror RC 41540
by Josephine Boyle
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Emily Wakelin is a freelance embroideress who has recently moved
into an old Essex cottage with her new husband. One day while
sketching the intriguing main house next door, Emily is invited
over by the curt owner, Lady Curran. As Emily tours the unused
upstairs, she feels a cold hand pulling her. Has she just met
her first ghost? 1993.
Come and Go, Molly Snow RC 41541
by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Fiddle player Carrie Mullins is staying on a Kentucky farm with
two older women while she grieves over the accidental death of
her little girl, Molly Snow. She blames her long-time obsession
with Cap Dunlap, the leader of her bluegrass band, for the death
because she was daydreaming about him instead of watching Molly.
Now Cap wants to know when Carrie will be recovered enough to
join him in a record deal. Some strong language. 1995.
Jubilee RC 41543
by Margaret Walker
read by Norman Fitz
4 cassettes (Reissue)
The daughter of a plantation owner and his black mistress is
reared to young womanhood as a servant in this story, which
chronicles the triumph of a free spirit over many forms of
bondage. Some violence and some strong language. For high school
and older readers. 1966.
October's Ghost RC 41547
by Ryne Douglas Pearson
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
The United States is involved in peace negotiations with Russia
and is also supporting a move to overthrow Castro. An informant,
who warns the United States that Castro has an old nuclear
weapon he plans to use against them, is killed, and FBI agents
Art Jefferson and Francine Aguirre are looking for his murderer.
Meanwhile Russia becomes skeptical about U.S. action,
endangering the peace process. Violence and strong language.
1994.
Magnus RC 41548
by Sigmund Brouwer
read by Michele Schaeffer
4 cassettes
England, 1312. Thomas, orphaned as a child, is only fourteen
when he disguises himself as a specter and rescues three people
from the gallows. Taking with him a knight he has rescued,
Thomas sets out to conquer the eight-hundred-year-old kingdom of
Magnus. Along the way, he faces evil conspirators and uncovers
ancient secrets. His only hope is a powerful weapon he has
carried with him since childhood. 1995.
Robin's Diary RC 41586
by Judith Pinsker
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
High school student Robin Scorpio and her boyfriend, Stone
Cates, are characters from a General Hospital soap opera
story by Claire Labine. Robin's diary covers the two years
during which the couple meet and fall in love, despite the
disapproval of Robin's guardian. When Stone is diagnosed with
AIDS, Robin takes care of him, not knowing if she too will
become HIV positive. Some strong language. Bestseller 1995.
A Miracle of Rare Design: A Tragedy of Transcendence RC
41588
by Mike Resnick
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Working to open up new worlds for the human Republic, Xavier
Lennox explores alien cultures by surgically altering his body
to resemble the aliens that he infiltrates. On the planet
Medina, he takes on the form of the native "Firefly" people to
persuade them to accept human mining corporations. But on each
subsequent mission, he finds it more difficult to return to
being human. Some strong language. 1994.
Rite of Passage RC 41640
by Richard Wright
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Posthumous novella. Johnny Gibbs is feeling good about his
report card and a chance to go to the movies when he is
presented with the shocking news that he's a foster child and
has to move to a new home. Instead, Johnny takes to the streets,
embarking on a crime spree to relieve his rage. But Johnny's
search for identity turns into a struggle with alienation,
poverty, racism, and power. Violence and strong language. For
high school and older readers. 1994.
Over the Water RC 41643
by Maude Casey
read by Terry Donnelly
2 cassettes
Fourteen-year-old Mary lives in England, where she was born. But
all year long, her family prepares for the annual trip to
Ireland, which they call "home." Mary feels bitter and wonders
where she belongs. Then one summer, as she helps out on her
granny's farm, Mary develops an understanding about her
heritage. Contains a glossary of Irish expressions. For junior
and senior high readers. 1994.
Hornblower during the Crisis and Two Other Stories,
Hornblower's Temptation and The Last Encounter RC
41649
by C.S. Forester
read by Patrick Horgan
1 cassette (Reissue)
Hornblower receives a promotion and is relieved of his command
of the Hotspur in this incomplete final novel in the
series. When the new captain is court-martialed, Hornblower is
asked to testify. Two short stories depicting Hornblower in his
youth and old age are included. 1950.
Mrs. Malory, Detective in Residence RC 41650
by Hazel Holt
read by Carmella Ross
1 cassette
Widowed literary critic Sheila Malory is rather nervous about
leaving her quiet life in Taviscombe to teach a course at a
Pennsylvania college in the department of her old friend, Linda
Kowolski. These fears are put on the back burner when, before
the coursework starts, Mrs. Malory discovers the body of a
generally disliked curator. And that's not the only death to
occur this semester. Strong language. 1994.
Murder Fantastical RC 41651
by Patricia Moyes
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Summoned to a village in England to investigate a murder, a
detective becomes involved with a family of eccentrics. It takes
a book of Homer, secret files from the British government, and a
letter from a long-dead physician to solve the case. 1967.
No Time for Heroes RC 41654
by Brian Freemantle
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Russia's senior cultural attaché in Washington is killed Mafia
style, and William Cowley of the FBI is called in to
investigate. Assisting him is Russian detective Dimitri Danilov,
who is having trouble coping with the "new" Russia. Traveling to
Geneva, Brighton Beach, Sicily, and Moscow, the two uncover a
complex web of plots and multimillion-dollar deals. Companion to
The Button Man (RC 38139). Strong language. 1994.
Code of Honor: Australian Destiny, Book 1 RC 41655
by Sandy Dengler
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Conditions in Ireland were bleak in the early 1900s. So when an
offer of indenture gave Samantha Connolly and her two sisters a
chance to travel, they signed up. But now that they are in
Australia working for Cole Sloan, Sam begins to wonder if they
made a mistake. Life is so different here, and Cole is having
trouble keeping his sugar plantation solvent. Prequel to
Power of Pinjarra (RC 41670). 1988.
The Cat Who Said Cheese RC 41656
by Lilian Jackson Braun
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
It is autumn in Pickax City, and Qwillerin, along with other
residents, is preparing for the Great Food Explo--a festival of
all kinds of happenings related to food. There is also a
mysterious female guest at the New Pickax Hotel whose presence
is causing quite a stir. But things really get hectic when a
bomb explodes in the hotel and the intended victim seems to be
the mystery guest. As usual, Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum help
solve the crime. Bestseller 1996.
True Crime RC 41658
by Andrew Klavan
read by Michael Stanton
2 cassettes
Frank Beachum is about to be put to death for killing a pregnant
store clerk, a crime he says he did not commit. On his last day
he has an interview scheduled with a reporter. But the reporter
is injured in a car wreck that morning, so the assignment is
passed to her colleague Steve Everett. Annoyed at having his day
off interrupted, Everett doesn't give the story much
thought--until he stumbles on a clue to Beachum's innocence.
Strong language. 1995.
The Best American Short Stories, 1995: Selected from U.S. and
Canadian Magazines RC 41677
edited by Jane Smiley
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
In selecting the twenty stories in this collection, Smiley
indicates the order of the stories is artful--like a Chinese
meal--so that the flavors enhance each other as the feast
progresses. These "strange, exotic, rich, and charming" stories
include selections by Gish Jen, Ellen Gilchrist, Stephen Dobyns,
Kate Braverman, and Jamaica Kincaid. Bestseller 1995.
Too Close for Comfort RC 41687
by Ellen Feldman
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Isobel Behringer has just married New York psychiatrist Peter
Arlen. He sees patients in his apartment, so, according to his
wishes, Isobel is careful not to be seen during office hours.
But things of hers disappear, and she is plagued by a string of
harassing phone calls from a woman. And then she receives
pictures of Peter in the mail and finds clues that he may be
having an affair. Strong language, some violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.
People of the Earth: The First North Americans, Volume 3 RC
41690
by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
The world has become unsafe for the People of the Earth, as
their tribe is repeatedly attacked by unfriendly clans. The Wolf
Bundle plays an important role as White Ash and her husband,
Still Water, journey toward an encounter with a Soul Flier.
Sequel to People of the Fire (RC 41114). Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and
older readers. 1992.
Heaven's Price RC 41698
by Sandra Brown
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Dancer Blair Simpson has come to a small town on Long Island for
six months to recuperate from severe knee damage. Her friend Pam
has acquired a garage apartment for Blair behind the home of
Sean Garrett, a local contractor. Blair first meets Sean when
she mistakes him for the masseur she requested. Blair's life has
always centered around dancing, but Sean makes her question her
future. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1983.
Finding Moon RC 41700
by Tony Hillerman
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In 1975 Moon Mathias, a low-key Colorado newspaperman, learns
that when his pilot brother crashed just prior to the fall of
Vietnam, he left behind a Eurasian infant daughter. Moon goes to
Manila to get her, but she has never arrived. His quest for her
safety leads to the treacherous Cambodian killing fields. The
trust of others gives him strength to look at his own life and
unspoken regrets. Violence and some strong language. 1995.
Moondust and Madness RC 41701
by Janelle Taylor
read by Ilona Dulaski
4 cassettes
Young Texas heiress and medical researcher Jana Greyson is
kidnapped by aliens. Commander Varian Saar is from a galaxy
where many females have been made sterile by a plague. His and
other starships abduct alien women for mates. Varian plans to
use Jana in a plot against his nemesis, but he is very attracted
to her himself. Prequel to Stardust and Shadows (RC
41702). Some strong language, some violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1986.
Midnight Temptation RC 41706
by Nancy Gideon
read by Cecelia Riddett
2 cassettes
In the companion novel to Midnight Kiss (in production),
seventeen-year-old Nicole is confused by her heightened senses
and a growing unusual hunger. Then she sees her beloved father
feeding on the blood of a peasant girl and runs off to Paris in
horror. There she falls in with a band of young artists who are
cared for by attractive Marchand. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.
Drums RC 41710
by James Boyd
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Young Johnny Fraser longs to see the world beyond his Carolina
home, but must continue his studies. Then as turmoil with King
George III mounts, Johnny's father, who saw his fellow Scots
slaughtered at Culloden, sends him to England as an honorable
escape from the coming conflict. It is the courtly England of
Johnny's dreams, but adventure leads him to join the crew of
Paul Jones's marauding frigates. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1925.
Spirit of Love RC 41727
by Emma Goldrick
read by Cecelia Riddett
1 cassette
At twenty-seven, nurse Emily Sturtevant has been a widow for
four years. She deeply misses Rob, her husband, and converses
regularly with his spirit. When injured Brad Colson moves in
next door, Rob's ghost tells Emily to help her new neighbor and
to try to find happiness. But the gruff, wealthy Colson is not
an easy man to deal with. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1992.
The Messiah Stones RC 41737
by Irving Benig
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
Until he receives his inheritance--three letters in a cigar box-
-John McGowan is a teacher at a small Pennsylvania college. But
the letters change his life forever. McGowan learns why his
father deserted the family years ago. More importantly, the
message in the letters sends McGowan and his wife, Sarah, on a
spiritual journey of discovery. Bestseller 1995.
Peter RC 41745
by Kate Walker
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
At fifteen, Peter lives with his mother and older brother,
Vince, and spends most of his time riding his dirt bike and
taking photos. When he meets Vince's friend David, Peter becomes
confused. David is gay, but Peter likes him. And Peter isn't
attracted to Gloria who keeps flirting with him. Now the other
dirt-bike riders are calling him gay. Strong language. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.
Mucho Mojo RC 41746
by Joe R. Lansdale
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Hap Collins is glad to leave the hot rose fields of Texas to
help his friend Leonard. Leonard's estranged uncle has died,
leaving his gay nephew a run-down house, $100,000, and an odd
assortment of "clues." Working on the house, the two men find a
small skeleton and evidence of child pornography. Now Leonard
wants to prove that Uncle Chester was trying to solve a crime,
not committing one. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.
Pomp and Circumstance RC 41758
by Fred Mustard Stewart
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
As ten-year-olds, Adam Thorne and Lizzie Desmond vow their love
for each other. In 1856, at eighteen, they consummate that love.
Shortly thereafter, Lizzie finds she is with child, and Adam
unexpectedly becomes heir to a family secret that sends him to
India. Before the two can finally be united, they will have
become involved in significant historical events in England,
India, and the United States. Violence, strong language, and
descriptions of sex. 1991.
A Time to Dance RC 41765
by Walter Sullivan
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
When he finds his wife, Bunnie, unconscious on the floor,
eighty-nine-year-old Max is not sure what to do, so he falls
asleep. By the time Bunnie has her second stroke, her
great-nephew Julien has moved in. The problems Bunnie and Max
face in their old age are interspersed among their fuzzy
memories of infidelities and amid scenes from Julien's new
romance with Bunnie's hospital nurse, Shannon. Some strong
language. 1995.
Bone Dance RC 41768
by Emma Bull
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
In a post-nuclear-holocaust America, teenager Sparrow makes a
precarious living by dealing in preholocaust movies and CDs.
Although survival in this shattered and pitiless future is
difficult, Sparrow has the help of new friends. But then he gets
caught up in the horrors of a struggle between two Horsemen, the
last survivors of a group of powerful telepaths. Violence and
strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1991.
Happy Are the Poor in Spirit RC 41769
by Andrew M. Greeley
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Bishop Ryan is trying to work on a computer program of his own
design when he is confronted by Candi Cain, daughter of Bart, a
commodities tycoon. Candi insists that a ghost is trying to kill
her dad, and "It's like, totally gross." The ghost is supposed
to be that of Mary Anne Haggerty, her father's date for his
senior prom, who disappeared the day after the prom in 1947.
Some strong language. 1994.
The Case of the Constant Caller: A Father Dowling Mystery for
Young Adults RC 41796
by Ralph McInerny
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Janet Hospers has a summer job working with senior citizens at
Father Dowling's community center. Gerry Krause is working there
also. Although Gerry's uncle was the arresting officer who sent
Janet's father to prison, the two teenagers hit it off and begin
investigating a possible connection between an ex-con and odd
happenings at the parish. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.
The Seventh Enemy: A Brady Coyne Mystery RC 41800
by William G. Tapply
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
Walt Kinnick, a well-known outdoorsman with a television show,
is in Boston to testify against an assault weapons ban. After
spending the evening with his attorney, Brady Coyne, Kinnick
surprises Coyne and angers a gun lobby group by changing his
stand on the ban. Kinnick is threatened and then shot, and Coyne
learns his own name is seventh on the gun group's enemy list.
Strong language and violence. 1995.
Sleeping at the Starlight Motel and Other Adventures
on the Way Back Home RC 41913
by Bailey White
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Collection of thirty-seven short stories depicting places,
experiences, and acquaintances in White's life. One story tells
of a family member's desire to "reunite" the Chippendale chairs
that are now scattered throughout the family. Another portrays a
woman who feels she has the right to pick from the town's rose
garden because she was once the rose queen. Bestseller 1995.
White Rabbit RC 41915
by Kate Phillips
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Unexplained flashes of white light flit through Ruth's day, as
do images from her eighty-eight years. Although she has always
tried to keep on top of things by doing what she should, she is
disappointed with the outcome of her life. But she does not give
up and relapse into her memories. Her spunk and routines keep
her going. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1996.
The Autobiography of My Mother RC 41920
by Jamaica Kincaid
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Xuela, born in Dominica to a Carib mother (who dies giving
birth) and a Scottish-African father, is placed in the care of
her father's laundress. Xuela finds her way in the world, but
despite a series of relationships with older men, she remains
unloved and alone. Yet Xuela endures, through her tormented
relationship with her aloof father and through her indifferent
marriage to an English doctor. Some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1996.
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