Fiction
The Frumious Bandersnatch: A Novel of the 87th Precinct BR
15292
by Ed McBain
2 volumes
Two masked men snatch twenty-year-old hip-hop diva Tamar from a
party on a yacht in New York City's harbor. Detectives Steve
Carella and Cotton Hawes, of the 87th precinct, assist the FBI in
the search for the kidnappers. Violence and strong language.
2004.
Shifting Calder Wind: Calder Saga, Volume 7 BR 15298
by Janet Dailey
3 volumes
Texas. When Chase Calder regains consciousness, he has amnesia
but is sure someone tried to kill him. Chase and his rescuer,
Laredo Smith, decide to let everyone except his daughter-in-law,
Jessy, think he is dead while they search for the shooter. Sequel
to Green Calder Grass (BR 14312). Some strong language.
2003.
"C" Is for Corpse: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery BR 15301
by Sue Grafton
2 volumes (Reissue)
Private eye Kinsey Millhone meets wealthy twenty-three-year-old
Bobby Callahan at the gym. When she learns that his disfigured
face and body result from a mysterious car crash, Kinsey takes on
the case, but not in time to avert another accident. Some strong
language. 1986.
Lucy BR 15302
by Ellen Feldman
2 volumes
A fictionalized account of Lucy Mercer's longtime love affair
with Franklin Delano Roosevelt, beginning in 1914 when she was
his wife Eleanor's social secretary. Describes Roosevelt's
termination of the relationship in 1918 to preserve his
presidential ambitions, Mercer's subsequent marriage, and
resumption of the affair nearly twenty years later. 2003.
2001: A Space Odyssey BR 15307
by Arthur C. Clarke
2 volumes (Reissue)
On a voyage into the unexplored universe, the spacecraft
Discovery hurtles its human passengers through time toward
a confrontation with an unknown, powerful intelligence. Written
for the production of a science fiction film of the same name.
1968.
Phantom Waltz BR 15334
by Catherine Anderson
3 volumes
Rancher Ryan Kendrick of Oregon falls in love with paraplegic
Bethany Coulter. Bethany was injured during a barrel-racing
contest eight years ago and resists romance. But Ryan puts aside
all of her obstacles and continues pursuing her. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.
Deafening BR 15382
by Frances Itani
3 volumes
Grania is deaf, a victim of scarlet fever at age five in early
1900s Canada. After learning sign language and speech she meets
and marries Jim, with whom she develops a special vocabulary.
World War I erupts, and her life and silent fears take on new
shapes. 2003.
A Higher Justice: The Trials of Kit Shannon, Book 2 BR
15384
by James Scott Bell
2 volumes
Los Angeles, 1906. Kit Shannon, devout Christian defense
attorney, represents both a mother who lost her son in a trolley
accident and a rail worker accused of attempted murder. The two
cases pit her against powerful railroad men and politicians who
seem to have something to hide. 2003.
Blue Skies BR 15389
by Catherine Anderson
3 volumes
Carly Adams, born with lattice dystrophy, waited twenty-eight
years to see. Celebrating her new vision with a friend at a bar,
she meets Hank Coulter. Their brief encounter leaves her
pregnant. Companion to Phantom Waltz (BR 15334). Strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004.
Appointment in Samarra BR 15398
by John O'Hara
2 volumes
Fast-moving first novel by journalist/critic John O'Hara (1905-
1970) set in 1930s small-town Pennsylvania. As Gibbsville
celebrates Christmas with parties, music, and liquor,
aristocratic drunkard Julian English breaks with polite society
in one rash moment, beginning his rapid descent to self-
destruction. 1991 introduction by John Updike. Some strong
language. 1934.
The Master Quilter: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel BR
15399
by Jennifer Chiaverini
3 volumes
The Elm Creek Quilters were quite surprised when master quilter
Sylvia married Andrew Cooper on Christmas Eve. Now they are
secretly conspiring to create a bridal quilt. But the project
hits a snag when the local stitchers are confronted with their
own personal problems. 2004.
Lucas BR 15403
by Kevin Brooks
3 volumes
Fifteen-year-old Cait befriends sixteen-year-old Lucas, a drifter
on her home island off the English coast. Local bullies are
suspicious of Lucas and eventually accuse him of rape, setting
off a tragic sequence of events. Some violence and some strong
language. For senior high readers. 2003.
Blue Avenger and the Theory of Everything BR 15413
by Norma Howe
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old David Schumacher, the "Blue Avenger," returns
from Italy in this sequel to Blue Avenger Cracks the Code (BR
13445). To help his true love, Omaha, avoid eviction he takes
a job that offends his morals but will pay the rent. For junior
and senior high readers. 2002.
Christy BR 15428
by Catherine Marshall
5 volumes
Based on experiences of the author's mother, this tale describes
nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston's first year teaching in an
Appalachian mountain hamlet. With the help of Quaker Alice
Henderson who founded the Cutter Gap mission school, Christy
finds a point of reference in God and inspires love in two
admirable men. 1967.
The Priestly Sins BR 15434
by Andrew M. Greeley
3 volumes
Wholesome, prairie-bred Father Herman Hoffman, having witnessed a
young boy's rape in the parish rectory, exposes sexual abuse and
cover-ups in the Church hierarchy. Herman risks his reputation by
testifying against the guilty priest and the corrupt
institutionalized system. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 2004.
Divining Women BR 15437
by Kaye Gibbons
2 volumes
1918. As World War I ends and the influenza pandemic gathers
momentum, liberally educated Mary travels to North Carolina from
her wealthy, eccentric, Washington, D.C., family to help her
pregnant Aunt Maureen. Finding Maureen psychologically tormented
by her husband, Mary helps her to spiritual freedom. Some strong
language. 2004.
Death for Dessert BR 15445
by T. Dawn Richard
2 volumes
Sixty-five-year-old May List leaves her philandering husband and
moves into a senior citizen apartment complex. As May adjusts to
her new life, she discovers that her neighbor, Mrs. Berkowitz,
runs a blackmail operation. When Mrs. Berkowitz is murdered, May
and her zany elderly cohorts determine to solve the crime. 2003.
A Distant Shore BR 15458
by Caryl Phillips
3 volumes
Dorothy, a divorced, retired schoolteacher struggling with mental
illness, meets Solomon, a refugee from war-torn Africa trying to
forget the past. Desperate and misplaced in a secluded English
village smoldering with racial tension, they find solace and
understanding together until tragedy strikes. 2003.
Dead Line BR 15459
by Brian McGrory
3 volumes
Boston Record newspaperman Jack Flynn from The Nominee
(BR 15477) gets a lead from the FBI about an unsolved museum
heist. A prime suspect is the estranged son of Boston's mayor.
After a murder Flynn realizes he's involved in a deadly cat and
mouse game. Strong language and some violence. 2004.
Miss Julia Meets Her Match BR 15461
by Ann B. Ross
3 volumes
Sam is still courting the widow Miss Julia, but she is unsure
about marrying again. Meanwhile she leases some property to a man
wanting to build a religious theme park and learns more about her
deceased husband's indiscretions. Sequel to Miss Julia Hits
the Road (BR 14753). 2004.
Message in a Bottle BR 15466
by Nicholas Sparks
3 volumes
Beautiful single mother Theresa Osborne, a syndicated columnist,
is vacationing at Cape Cod. She finds a corked bottle containing
a love letter to mysterious Catherine from Garrett. Believing
Garrett is a sensitive and caring man, Theresa decides to find
him. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
Morningside Heights BR 15468
by Cheryl Mendelson
3 volumes
Tucked into Manhattan's west side, Morningside Heights, home of
modest intellectuals, is a middle-class neighborhood threatened
by gentrification. Longtime residents Charles and Anne
Braithwaite and their children may be forced out of their beloved
apartment. They contemplate moving to an affordable but lifeless
suburb--until some shady business deals come to light. 2003.
Search the Dark BR 15469
by Charles Todd
3 volumes
Scotland Yard inspector Ian Rutledge from Wings of Fire (BR
12443) searches for two missing children after their mother's
murder. Tormented veteran Bert Mowbray, the prime suspect, claims
the victim was his wife. Rutledge must identify the dead woman
before he can apprehend the real killer. Some violence. 1999.
Max Brand's Best Western Stories, Volume 3 BR 15472
by Max Brand
2 volumes
Seven short stories written in the 1930s feature high-noon shoot-
outs, canyon avalanches, cross-country chases, and bare-knuckle
brawls. Each stars a classic hero, horse, and villain. Stories
include "Reata's Peril Trek," "The Third Bullet," and "Crazy
Rhythm." Some violence. 1987.
Max Brand's Best Western Stories, Volume 2 BR 15474
by Max Brand
2 volumes
Five stories of heroic deeds and fabulous adventures that
originally appeared in pulp magazines between 1919 and 1935. In
"Outcast" a man of mixed heritage fights to overcome prejudice,
while in "Cayenne Charlie" an overage easterner tries to manage a
ranch in an alien environment. Some violence. 1985.
Amber's Mirage and Other Stories BR 15475
by Zane Grey
2 volumes
Five short stories of survival in Arizona's deserts. Includes
"The Saga of the Ice Cream Kid," about the west before barbed
wire and railroads, and "Amber's Mirage," a romantic tale of a
young man's quest for gold and the woman he loves. 1928.
The Nominee BR 15477
by Brian McGrory
3 volumes
With his newspaper facing a hostile takeover, Boston
investigative reporter Jack Flynn from The Incumbent (BR
13563) postpones a damaging story on Massachusetts governor
Lance Randolph, nominee for U.S. attorney general, to help
publisher Paul Ellis. When Ellis is murdered, Flynn searches for
his killer. Violence and strong language. 2002.
Vagabond: Grail Quest, Book 2 BR 15478
by Bernard Cornwell
4 volumes
England, 1340s. Thomas of Hookton searches for Christendom's most
precious relic, the Holy Grail, rumored to have once been
possessed by his family. Along the way, Thomas battles Scottish
invaders and other adversaries--including a Dominican Inquisitor
and his own cousin, who murdered Thomas's father. Sequel to
The Archer's Tale (BR 14373). Some violence. 2002.
The Passion of Reverend Nash BR 15484
by Rachel Basch
3 volumes
Haunted by the loss of two children and a failing marriage,
reverend Jordanna Nash adopts a congregation in her sister's
Connecticut town. When a young girl's pregnancy and a mother's
disappearance test Jordanna's faith, she must overcome her own
grief to help. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
2003.
The Colour BR 15499
by Rose Tremain
3 volumes
1860s. Newlywed English immigrants Joseph and Harriet Blackstone
seek their fortune in rugged New Zealand. Joseph, who hides a
terrible secret, grows increasingly distant and eventually
follows the gold rush to the west coast. Abandoned, Harriet sets
out after him--an odyssey that leads to revelations of the heart.
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003.
Star Wars: Survivor's Quest BR 15500
by Timothy Zahn
4 volumes
Luke Skywalker and his wife, Mara, lead a diplomatic mission to
inspect wreckage of the Jedi expedition destroyed fifty years ago
by enemies. The mission, escorted by alien hosts and a mysterious
New Republic impersonator, arrives at the remains and finds
survivors. Follows the Corellian Trilogy (RC 41492, 42545,
42546). 2004.
The Deserter: Murder at Gettysburg BR 15503
by Jane Langton
2 volumes
Homer Kelly's wife, Mary, wants to clear the name of her Civil
War ancestor, Seth Morgan, accused of deserting the Union during
the Battle of Gettysburg. In the narrative alternating between
past and present, the Kellys come to suspect Seth's former
Harvard classmate and comrade-at-arms, Otis Pike. Some strong
language. 2003.
Shooter BR 15506
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
A high school tragedy related from multiple viewpoints:
interviews, reports, and journals. Seventeen-year-old Len shoots
a football player to death, injures several others, and commits
suicide. His troubled friends recall Len's problems. In the
surrounding culture no one is completely innocent nor completely
guilty. For senior high readers. 2004.
Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart BR 15510
by Alice Walker
2 volumes
Fifty-seven-year-old writer Kate and her artist-lover Yolo begin
separate journeys: Yolo to Hawaii and Kate to the Colorado and
Amazon rivers. In the course of adventures filled with snakes,
shamans, and memories, both experience spiritual alignment while
cleansing themselves of materialism, past loves, and tragedies.
Some descriptions of sex. 2004.
Way Station BR 15514
by Clifford D. Simak
2 volumes
As keeper of Earth's only galactic transfer station, 124-year-old
civil war veteran Enoch Wallace has been attending to visitors
and facilitating interstellar communication for over a century.
When his charts indicate Earth's impending destruction, his alien
friends offer a solution that seems worse than the disaster
itself. Hugo Award. 1963.
Going to Bend BR 15515
by Diane Hammond
3 volumes
In the fishing village of Hubbard, Oregon, Petie and Rose--both
thirty-one and mothers, girlhood friends, and partners in
business--struggle with their dark past and cloudy present. While
the women write and illustrate a cookbook, their hidden talents
emerge, radically changing their lives and their futures. Strong
language. 2004.
Sometimes a Great Notion BR 15536
by Ken Kesey
6 volumes
Oregon timber country. A bitter labor strike against old Henry
Stamper's lumber empire intensifies his two sons' rivalry. Hank,
rough-hewn like his father, is eventually provoked to fight his
sensitive half-brother Lee, who has returned home intent on
revenge. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1963.
Murder on the Marmora BR 15538
by Conrad Allen
3 volumes
1908. Aboard the Egypt-bound cruise ship Marmora, American
detective George Dillman and partner Genevieve Masefield, by
investigating a jewel theft, become bodyguards of the English
princess royal. When a body is found, George and Genevieve
inquire among the passengers, including Genevieve's ex-
fiancé, to find connections. Some violence. 2004.
Something Happened BR 15540
by Joseph Heller
5 volumes
Disillusioned with the life he once had such high hopes for,
forty-year-old sales executive Bob Slocum tries to come to grips
with his work and family. In a stream-of-consciousness style, Bob
ruminates about his past, present, and future until something
unimaginable happens. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong
language. 1966.
Little Bitty Lies BR 15541
by Mary Kay Andrews
4 volumes
When Mary Bliss McGowan's husband abandons her and their teenage
daughter, she stages his death to collect insurance money. After
that, dodging bill collectors and suitors (one ex-cop included),
she discovers she's not the only one who's been untruthful. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003.
The General's Daughter BR 15542
by Nelson DeMille
4 volumes
Captain Ann Campbell, the base commander's daughter, is found
dead on the Fort Hadley, Georgia, firing range. Army criminal
investigator Paul Brenner and rape specialist Cynthia Sunhill,
Brenner's ex-girlfriend, must handle the politically explosive
case. They uncover Campbell's shocking secret life. Descriptions
of sex and strong language. 1992.
Birds of a Feather BR 15546
by Jacqueline Winspear
3 volumes
London, 1930s. Wealthy Joseph Waite hires private investigator
Maisie Dobbs, a former battlefield nurse, to find his missing
thirty-two-year-old daughter, Charlotte. Maisie finds chilling
links to Scotland Yard inspector Stratton's latest murder case
and the Great War's terrible legacy. 2004.
The Shop on Blossom Street BR 15547
by Debbie Macomber
3 volumes
Three diverse women--tough girl Alix, hopeful mother Carol, and
unhappy wife Jacqueline--attend a beginners' knitting class
hosted by cancer survivor Lydia in her Seattle yarn store. All
four become friends and make unexpected discoveries about
themselves and each other. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
2004.
The Christmas Thief: A Regan Reilly Mystery BR 15551
by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark
1 volume
During a vacation weekend in Stowe, Vermont, lottery winner
Alvirah Meehan and her friend private investigator Regan Reilly
become involved in the case of a stolen Christmas tree. The tree,
designated for Rockefeller Center, connects a scam artist, a
swindled waitress, and a sparkling treasure. 2004.
San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 BR 15565
by Kathleen Duey
2 volumes
San Francisco, 1906. Chambermaid Sierra O'Neille works in the
hotel where rancher Joseph Harlan and his family are staying.
While rescuing others when disaster strikes, the two are thrown
together and fall in love. For junior and senior high readers.
1999.
Away Laughing on a Fast Camel: Even More Confessions of
Georgia Nicolson BR 15567
by Louise Rennison
2 volumes
Following Dancing in My Nuddy-pants (BR 14686) English
schoolgirl Georgia Nicolson continues her journal. She describes
her trying existence at school and home and falling in love with
a local Italian American singer. For senior high readers. 2004.
Trace: Dr. Kay Scarpetta Mysteries BR 15588
by Patricia Cornwell
3 volumes
Former medical examiner Kay Scarpetta returns to Richmond,
Virginia, to advise on the mysterious death of a teenage girl
whose father is associated with Homeland Security. Meanwhile
Kay's lover, Benton, and niece Lucy investigate another case--
which later appears connected to Kay's. Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 2004.
A Stranger Is Watching BR 15589
by Mary Higgins Clark
2 volumes
Manhattan. Steve Peterson eagerly awaits the execution of Ronald
Thompson, the man convicted of his wife Nina's brutal murder. But
days before the scheduled event, Steve's six-year-old asthmatic
son, Neil, and his journalist girlfriend, Sharon, are kidnapped,
possibly by the actual killer. Violence and some strong language.
1977.
Jacob Have I Loved BR 15613
by Katherine Paterson
2 volumes
Louise has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin
sister on a tiny Chesapeake Bay Island. Tomboy Louise grows up
hating delicate Caroline, who robs her of her friends, her hopes
for schooling, and even the boy she loves. For junior and senior
high readers. Newbery Medal. 1980.
Calder Promise: Calder Saga, Volume 8 BR 15614
by Janet Dailey
3 volumes
Laura Calder meets two men in Europe who pursue her: Boone
Rutledge, son of a Texas billionaire, and Sebastian Dunshill,
earl of Crawford. One man is a threat to her family. Sequel to
Shifting Calder Wind (BR 15298). Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004.
Echoes BR 15615
by Danielle Steel
3 volumes
In 1915 Beata Wittgenstein, eldest daughter of an affluent German
Jewish family, runs off to Switzerland to marry Antoine de
Vallerand, a young French Catholic officer. But her newfound
happiness and the future of her children are threatened by war.
Bestseller 2004.
Where Do We Go from Here? BR 15619
by Doris Dörrie
2 volumes
Fred Kaufmann and his wife are struggling against infidelity and
dissatisfaction, and their daughter Franka wants to leave home
for a lama. Attempting to dissuade her, Fred follows his daughter
to a Buddhist retreat where, despite himself, he finds answers to
his midlife crisis. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.
The Broker BR 15632
by John Grisham
3 volumes
The CIA pressures lame-duck president Arthur Morgan into
releasing jailed lobbyist Joel Backman, who obtained stolen
satellite software six years before. The Agency spirits Backman
to Italy to use him for bait, leaks his whereabouts--and waits to
see who kills him. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 2005.
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