Cassette Books 2003 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2004 Fiction Adventure Across the Nightingale Floor: Tales of the Otori, Book 1 RC 54917 by Lian Hearn read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes In a feudal land that echoes Japan, a youth raised by the peace- loving Hidden people is rescued from certain death and adopted by the warlord Otori Shigeru. Renamed Takeo, the youth discovers his martial arts skills and learns about his unsuspected heritage, first love, and the difficulties of divided loyalties. Some violence. 2002. Anthony Adverse RC 53696 by Hervey Allen read by Mark Ashby 9 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Vast, popular historical romance charting the fortunes of a young man born out of wedlock in 1775, raised in an Italian convent, and apprenticed to a merchant. Adverse becomes wealthy as a trader in Africa, Napoleonic Europe, and America. Through many adventures he carries a Madonna figure that belonged to his dead mother. 1933. Around the World in Eighty Days RC 53171 by Jules Verne read by John Lescault 2 cassettes (Reissue) London, 1872. Well-to-do, eccentric Phileas Fogg is certain that he can travel around the world in eighty days. He's so sure that he's wagered half of his fortune and set off on the grand adventure with his servant, Passepartout. Includes a 1988 afterword. For senior high and older readers. 1873. The Blackbirder: The Brethren of the Coast, Book 2 RC 53881 by James L. Nelson read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Virginia, 1702. Planter and privateer Thomas Marlowe sets out to sea with his partner, Francis Bickerstaff, and his freedman, King James. When James kills a slaver and flees back to Africa, the governor insists that Marlowe capture him. Sequel to The Guardship (RC 53880). Violence and strong language. 2001. Captain from Castile RC 53334 by Samuel Shellabarger read by Peter Gil 4 cassettes (Reissue) Spain, 1518. Young aristocrat Pedro de Vargas leaves behind his family, the injustices of the Inquisition, and a beautiful gypsy girl to travel to New Spain to seek his fortune. There he joins Hern n Cort‚s's Conquistadors to overcome the infidels in Mexico. Some violence. 1945. Cross of St. George: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 22 RC 52773 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1813. In this sequel to For My Country's Freedom (RC 52772), Captain Adam Bolitho is acquitted by a court martial for the loss of his ship, after he escapes from prison. Meanwhile his uncle, Sir Richard, returns to Halifax, Canada, and comes under heavy fire while protecting ships from American attacks. 1996. The Darkening Sea: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 20 RC 52771 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes 1809. Although he wants to retire, Vice Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho accepts his assignment to keep the British shipping lanes open. Napoleon has made a pact with the Americans. Bolitho, along with his nephew Adam, comes to blows with them. Sequel to Beyond the Reef (RC 52770). 1993. Fire Ice: A Novel from the NUMA Files RC 54328 by Clive Cussler read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Kurt Austin and his forces at the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) battle Mikhail Razov, a Russian billionaire who plans to destroy the coastal United States. Razov fires missiles in the ocean to release methane hydrate that triggers tsunamis and global warming. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. For My Country's Freedom: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 21 RC 52772 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1811. Vice Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho enjoyed a few months at home in Cornwall, England, with his lover, Lady Catherine Somervell. But conflict with the United States is increasing. Captain Adam Bolitho is concerned because his father had deserted to the colonists during the rebellion. Sequel to The Darkening Sea (RC 52771). 1995. The Guardship: The Brethren of the Coast, Book 1 RC 53880 by James L. Nelson read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Virginia, 1701. Planter Thomas Marlowe kills Matthew Wilkenson in a duel over the honor of widow Elizabeth Tinling and then is assigned to protect the colony from pirate Jean-Pierre LeRois. Marlowe conceals his own dubious past. Prequel to Blackbirder (RC 53881). Violence and strong language. 2000. Jack Frake: Sparrowhawk, Book One RC 55242 by Edward Cline read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Cornwall, England; 1744. Poor ten-year-old Jack Frake is educated by a kindly rector before joining smuggler Augustus Skelly's gang. After being caught and sentenced to hard labor, Jack is rescued by Captain John Ramshaw and transported to the American colonies to serve out his sentence. 2001. The Jester RC 55455 by James Patterson and Andrew Gross read by Neil Dickson 3 cassettes French innkeeper Hugh de Luc joins the Crusades in 1096 but deserts after a year of carnage. Returning home with a few relics, he finds his village in ruins and his beloved wife a prisoner in the local duke's castle. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2003. King's Captain: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure RC 53006 by Dewey Lambdin read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes In this sequel to Jester's Fortune (RC 53005), Naval Commander Alan Lewrie, after the defeat of the Spanish Armada, is promoted to captain of a new warship. But he must first quell the mutiny on his ship and spend time with his wife. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Lusitania RC 55539 by David Butler read by Merwyn Smith 5 cassettes (Reissue) Fictional account of 1915 bombing of the Lusitania, a passenger ship traveling from the United States to Europe, during World War I. Romance and political intrigue occupy the travelers until a German U-boat strikes, killing more than a thousand and throwing the rest into the sea. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1982. May There Be a Road RC 53244 by Louis L'Amour read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Ten previously uncollected short stories. In the title piece, written in 1960, a young Tibetan chieftain fights enemy soldiers in order to rescue and claim his bride. The tale depicts how tribal peoples oppose the invasion of their mountainous land by the Red Chinese and their superior weapons. Some violence. 2001. Relentless Pursuit: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 25 RC 54471 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Off the coast of Africa, 1815. In this sequel to Second to None (RC 52775), Captain Adam Bolitho still mourns the death of his uncle, Richard, but heeds the call to duty. The British admiralty sends him into southern waters to halt slave running. 2001. Second to None: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 24 RC 52775 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes 1815. Sequel to Sword of Honour (RC 52774). Lady Catherine, Sir Richard Bolitho's mistress, needs another protector after his death during a sea battle. His nephew Adam is given command of a new frigate, fighting back pirates and slavers off the coast of Africa. And Napoleon stages a comeback. 1999. The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight RC 53734 by James Redfield read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Author of The Celestine Prophecy (RC 38075) continues his quest for spiritual enlightenment. As he travels from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Lhasa, Tibet, in search of Shambhala (a.k.a. Shangri-La), he encounters many perils in the Himalayas. Sequel to The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision (RC 42041). 1999. The Sheik RC 54081 by E.M. Hull read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Influential early-twentieth-century popular romance. When Englishwoman Diana Mayo recklessly embarks on a desert outing, she is kidnapped by Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, ravished, and held hostage in his camp. But over time Diana falls in love with the handsome ruler. Some violence and some strong language. 1921. Sons of the Sheik RC 54891 by E.M. Hull read by Susan McInerney 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Sheik (RC 54081), Ahmed Ben Hassan and his wife, Diana, eagerly await the arrival of their English-reared son, Caryll. Meanwhile, son Ahmed falls in love with a young Moorish girl. Cultural differences divide the family. Some violence and some strong language. 1925. Sword of Honour: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 23 RC 52774 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1814. Napoleon is finally defeated and exiled. Captain Adam Bolitho remains in Canada guarding the shipping routes against American raiders. Sir Richard is sent to Malta where his mistress, Lady Catherine, visits him. But the skirmishes still continue. Sequel to Cross of St. George (RC 52773). 1998. Thunderhead RC 55183 by Mary O'Hara read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes (Reissue) Ken McLaughlin is determined that Flicka's first foal will become a great racehorse. But the ugly white colt, a throwback to an albino grandsire, does not meet Ken's expectations. Sequel to My Friend Flicka (RC 26642). For junior and senior high and older readers. 1943. True History of the Kelly Gang RC 53638 by Peter Carey read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Australia, 1880; Ned Kelly is hanged for a series of crimes. Before his execution, Kelly writes letters to his daughter describing his life. Recalls how his mother apprenticed him to a highwayman and how, at age fourteen, he robbed rich Englishmen who despised the Irish. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. Trustee from the Tool Room RC 54090 by Nevil Shute read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Keith Stewart leads a simple life in London making mechanical models and writing for a hobby magazine. While he is temporarily caring for his niece, her parents are shipwrecked off South America, carrying a fortune in diamonds to the bottom. Keith heads off to recover the girl's inheritance and finds adventure. 1960. 24 Hours RC 52439 by Margaret Mahy read by Bruce Nelson 1 cassette When New Zealander Ellis returns to spend the summer before college at home, he runs into an old delinquent school chum. During the next twenty-four hours Ellis shaves his head, gets a tattoo, falls in love, and rescues a kidnapped baby. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000. Under the Andes RC 54930 by Rex Stout read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Early novel by the author, first published in the All-Story Magazine in 1914. Temptress Desir‚e Le Mire and brothers Paul and Harry Lamar search for lost treasure in a mysterious cave. They encounter Incas who have been deformed by living underground. Introduction by John McAleer. 1914. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Of Sound Mind RC 53735 by Jean Ferris read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette High school senior Theo, who interprets spoken English into sign language for his domineering mother, resents her monopoly of his time. With the support and encouragement of Ivy, whose father is deaf, Theo acknowledges the need to develop his own talents. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Phantom Waltz RC 53982 by Catherine Anderson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes 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. The Postcard RC 54201 by Beverly Lewis read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Mennonite widow Rachel Yoder, hysterically blind after witnessing her son and husband killed in a buggy accident, lives and works at her Amish parents' bed-and-breakfast along with her young daughter. There she meets writer Philip Bradley, who uncovers family secrets when he finds a love letter in an antique desk. 1999. Rebound RC 54241 by Eric Walters read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette On the first day of eighth grade Sean gets into a fight with David, a new kid in a wheelchair. The two gradually become buddies because of their mutual love of basketball and a growing interest in girls. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. When I Fall in Love RC 54088 by Iris Rainer Dart read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Life is good for Lily Benjamin. She is mother to a wonderful teenager, Bryan; has a great job as a comedy writer; and is engaged to a respected doctor. Then Bryan is shot and paralyzed, and Lily learns to listen to her heart. Some strong language. 1999. Classics Across the River and into the Trees RC 53810 by Ernest Hemingway read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes (Reissue) In Hemingway's final novel, set in Venice near the end of World War II, an aging and battle-scarred American colonel finds a renewed spirit for life when he falls in love with a young Italian countess. Some strong language. 1950. All Quiet on the Western Front RC 54896 by Erich Maria Remarque read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes (Reissue) Classic World War I novel depicting the horrors and futility of armed conflict. Nineteen-year-old German private Paul Baumer relates the daily routine of ordinary soldiers in the trenches and tells how warfare affected him and his three classmates. Portrays young men who may have escaped bullets but were destroyed by their combat experience. 1929. Around the World in Eighty Days RC 53171 by Jules Verne read by John Lescault 2 cassettes (Reissue) London, 1872. Well-to-do, eccentric Phileas Fogg is certain that he can travel around the world in eighty days. He's so sure that he's wagered half of his fortune and set off on the grand adventure with his servant, Passepartout. Includes a 1988 afterword. For senior high and older readers. 1873. The Complete Tales of Washington Irving RC 51748 by Washington Irving read by Peter Gil 7 cassettes (Reissue) Sixty-one short stories by the prolific New Yorker Washington Irving (1783-1859), best known for "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The volume contains satires, ghost stories, and fables, many of them set in New York City and the Hudson Valley in the early days of Dutch settlement. Introduction by Charles Neider. 1975. The Death of Ivan Ilyich; The Cossacks; Happy Ever After RC 54364 by Leo Tolstoy read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Three stories by Russian author Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910). The Death of Ivan Ilyich is the classic novella of a dying man's reflections on a life he comes to believe may have been wasted in materialistic pursuits. The other two tales are largely autobiographical. 1960. Le Grand Meaulnes RC 54705 by Alain-Fournier read by Fred Major 2 cassettes A tale of friendship, adventure, and romanticism recounted by Fran‡ois Seurel, whose father runs a French village school where seventeen-year-old Augustin Meaulnes comes to board. Variously translated as The Lost Domain and The Wanderer. 1912. The House of the Seven Gables RC 53471 by Nathaniel Hawthorne read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes (Reissue) Hawthorne's classic tale of the dark legacy of America's Puritan past. In colonial times, devious Colonel Pyncheon obtained the land for his mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, by falsely accusing the owner, Matthew Maule, of witchcraft. Maule's curse vexes generations of the Pyncheon family, until love intervenes. 1851. The Man in the Iron Mask RC 53705 by Alexandre Dumas read by Steven Carpenter 5 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Three Musketeers (RC 20185), the seventeenth-century stalwarts--older but still dashing--become involved in a conspiracy to substitute a prisoner for his royal twin brother, Louis XIV. First published in 1848-1850 in France. Introduction by David Coward. 1991. The Moon Is Down RC 53392 by John Steinbeck read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette (Reissue) Steinbeck's tale describes life in an anonymous, peace-loving European village after it is invaded by the Germans in World War II. Although the population includes traitors and collaborators, the patriots prevail by destroying the enemy's morale. 1942. The Naked and the Dead RC 53839 by Norman Mailer read by Bruce Huntey 5 cassettes (Reissue) Classic novel of World War II. An American infantry platoon invades the Japanese-held island of Anopopei. Mailer explores the soldiers' behavior and emotions under the extreme stress of jungle warfare. Strong language and some violence. 1948. The Tale of Genji RC 53582 by Murasaki Shikibu read by Gordon Gould 12 cassettes in 2 containers Classic eleventh-century tale of the loves and adventures of Genji, the Shining Prince--the quintessence of medieval Japanese courtly distinction. The meticulously detailed setting recreates imperial protocol, court intrigues, festivals, and privileged artistic refinements. Royall Tyler's 2001 translation is the novel's third rendering in English. 2001. Tortilla Flat RC 54076 by John Steinbeck read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes (Reissue) Danny returns from World War I to discover he has inherited two houses in Monterey, California. He promptly invites all his friends--local denizens of mixed Spanish, Indian, Mexican, and Anglo extraction--to move in. They are a group of generally amoral idlers, with soft hearts and no scruples, who resist honest toil. 1935. Contemporary The Case of Dr. Sachs RC 53690 by Martin Winckler read by Corrie James 3 cassettes A rural French physician's dedication to the Hippocratic oath, his prevailing kindness to humanity, and his disgruntlement with medical bureaucracy are revealed through vignettes of his interactions with patients, friends, and medical associates. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Prix du Livre Inter. 2000. Love, Etc. RC 53948 by Julian Barnes read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Ten years after Talking It Over (RC 34498), Gillian, married to Oliver and mother of two, debates the role of love in her life as Stuart, her first husband and Oliver's former best friend, moves back into their lives. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. Tropisms RC 53730 by Nathalie Sarraute read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette A series of "movements"--lean, disembodied vignettes--captured in words by the experimental twentieth-century French writer of the "new novel." Sarraute claims that this first book of prose poems contains in germinal form all the raw material she continued to develop in later works. Translated from the 1957 French edition. 1963. Family Angle of Repose RC 54215 by Wallace Stegner read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes (Reissue) Historian Lyman Ward, immobilized by illness and deserted by his wife, has retired to his ancestral California cabin to research his family's past. The loveless marriage of his grandparents--a cultivated eastern artist and a pragmatic mining engineer-- mirrors the troubled expansion of the American West. Some strong language. Pulitzer Prize. 1971. Ben, in the World: The Sequel to The Fifth Child RC 52749 by Doris Lessing read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Ben, from The Fifth Child (RC 27891), looks much older than his eighteen years because of his Neanderthal appearance. He has left the Lovatt family to find his place in society, but people are cruel and take advantage of his good nature. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Blue Shoe RC 55100 by Anne Lamott read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Mattie divorces her cheating husband and moves back home. While coping with her ailing mother and two children, she falls for her married pest exterminator. Simultaneously Mattie investigates her father's adulterous past--and relies on prayer. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Brideshead Revisited RC 53981 by Evelyn Waugh read by John Horton 3 cassettes (Reissue) Waugh's classic exploration of faith, tradition, and moral values in a rapidly changing Britain. Charles Ryder narrates the story of an aristocratic English Catholic family between the First and Second World Wars. Charles first meets alcoholic Sebastian Flyte at Oxford and later falls in love with his married sister, Julia. 1944. Chains around the Grass RC 54765 by Naomi Ragen read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes New York City, 1950s. Ruth Markowitz struggles to survive after the unexpected death of her husband, David, who had just lost their life savings in an investment scheme. She is left bereft with three children in a dangerous housing project. From the author of Jephte's Daughter (RC 45473). 2002. The Devil and Mary Ann RC 53523 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) To secure a job for her father on her benefactor's farm, nine- year-old Mary Ann Shaughnessy goes to boarding school. Once there she encounters loneliness, acquires enemies, and receives tearstained letters from her brother hinting that their father is having an affair. Sequel to The Lord and Mary Ann (RC 53522). 1958. Dream Country RC 54048 by Luanne Rice read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Daisy Tucker flies to Wyoming to find her runaway sixteen-year- old daughter, Sage, whom she suspects will show up at her father's ranch. Once there, Daisy and her ex-husband, James, begin to reclaim the love they lost after Sage's twin brother, Jake, disappeared at age three. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Everyday People RC 53375 by Stewart O'Nan read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Interconnected vignettes about an African American family whose Pittsburgh neighborhood is threatened by a new freeway. Chris is in a wheelchair after an accident, ex-con Eugene is a born-again Christian, and father Harold conceals his bisexuality while his wife wonders where their love went. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2001. Everything Is Illuminated RC 54448 by Jonathan Safran Foer read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes A young Jewish American--with the same name as the author and a faded photograph in hand--travels to the Ukraine searching for the woman who may have saved his grandfather from the Nazis. His adventures are enhanced by local guides. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Fountain Overflows RC 54605 by Rebecca West read by Jill Ferris 4 cassettes (Reissue) London, early 1900s. In this tale of eccentricity in an artistic family, the father is a writer and failing provider for his family. The mother, a former pianist, insists that music play an integral part in her children's lives, even though one of them proves not to be gifted. 1956. A Grand Man RC 53521 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette (Reissue) Eight-year-old Mary Ann Shaughnessy's father is the man she adores although he drinks too much. Her faith in him is finally justified when, with help, he finds work on the land instead of England's Tyne River docks. Prequel to The Lord and Mary Ann (RC 53522). 1954. A Group of One RC 53406 by Rachna Gilmore read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Tara Mehta's life is turned upside down when her grandmother visits from India. Naniji disapproves of the family's Canadian lifestyle and feminist mother. But Tara also learns of her heritage and Naniji's involvement in Gandhi's peace movement. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Her Father's House RC 54822 by Belva Plain read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes New York, 1968. Brilliant young lawyer Donald Wolfe marries Lillian Morris in the heat of infatuation. Their marriage fails, and Donald promises to provide for the child Lillian is expecting. But he doesn't realize this will mean kidnapping his daughter and creating a new life for them in rural Georgia. Bestseller 2002. Hunts in Dreams RC 53703 by Tom Drury read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes In this sequel to The End of Vandalism (RC 39024), Tiny Darling, now called Charles, is married to Joan, a former actress working for animal rights. They live with their son, Micah, and Joan's teenage daughter, Lyris. Each has problems, and Joan decides to leave until spring. Some strong language. 2000. In Spite of Killer Bees RC 54734 by Julie Johnston read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes The three unconventional Quade sisters move to their disgraced, late father's hometown in Ontario after they inherit their grandfather's house--and an eccentric aunt. Fourteen-year-old Aggie wants to stay while Helen and Jeannie, being older, do not. If they leave, however, they lose their inheritance. For senior high readers. 2001. Kentucky Heat RC 54432 by Fern Michaels read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Nealy Diamond Clay is now widowed but continues running her successful thoroughbred farm. When her adult children, Emmie and Nick, disappoint her, she disowns them. Her late husband's partner, Hatch Littletree, helps her to uncover her past and to heal emotionally. Sequel to Kentucky Rich (RC 54431). Some strong language. 2002. Kentucky Rich RC 54431 by Fern Michaels read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Nealy Coleman's brutal father forces her and her illegitimate child out of the house. She is adopted by the Diamonds, owners of a thoroughbred farm in Kentucky. Nealy becomes wealthy and successful over the decades and returns to her father's deathbed to confront him about the past. Some strong language. 2001. Life and Mary Ann RC 53525 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) At seventeen Mary Ann Shaughnessy still loves her childhood sweetheart, Corny Boyle. He goes to America, however, apparently leaving the field wide open for Tony, the grandson of Mary Ann's benefactor. Sequel to Love and Mary Ann (RC 53524). 1962. Like Gold Refined: A Prairie Legacy, Volume 4 RC 51897 by Janette Oke read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In this sequel to A Quiet Strength (RC 49959), Virginia and Jonathan now have three children, in addition to Jenny's daughter, Mindy. But changes are on the way, and Virginia must accept that her grandparents can no longer live alone. Unexpectedly Jenny wants Mindy back. For senior high and older readers. 2000. The Lord and Mary Ann RC 53522 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) Plucky nine-year-old Mary Ann Shaughnessy assumes responsibility for keeping her father from drinking when the family moves to a small farm and he accepts a job as a farmhand for a cranky old man. Sequel to A Grand Man (RC 53521). 1956. Love and Mary Ann RC 53524 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) Mary Ann Shaughnessy, an irrepressible English country lass with three years of boarding school behind her, begins to discover the mystery, wonder, and woes of love. Sequel to The Devil and Mary Ann (RC 53523). 1961. The Mallen Lot RC 53977 by Catherine Cookson read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Mallen Girl (RC 51110), Barbara Bensham has an illicit affair with her first love while her triplet sons--now young adults--also find romance. Some strong language. 1974. The Mallen Streak RC 53886 by Catherine Cookson read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes (Reissue) Thomas Mallen built a manor in the English Midlands in 1767. Each of his many sons, sired in and out of marriage over the years, inherited a white streak in the hair. In 1851 financial recklessness brings ruin to the family. Followed by The Mallen Girl (RC 51110). Some strong language. 1973. Mama Flora's Family RC 54754 by Alex Haley and David Stevens read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes A three-generation saga of Flora Palmer and her family. Born in Mississippi, she moves to Tennessee, marries a sharecropper, and raises her son and a niece. Years later, the children's offspring include social activists, Black Muslims, respected professionals, and a few with serious problems. All share a common respect for their matriarch. Some violence. 1998. Marriage and Mary Ann RC 53526 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette (Reissue) Mary Ann Shaughnessy, the irrepressible child of Tyneside, is to marry Corny Boyle, her childhood sweetheart, in five weeks. Everything should be lovely, but few things in life go smoothly for the tempestuous Shaughnessy family. Sequel to Life and Mary Ann (RC 53525). 1964. Mary Ann and Bill RC 53528 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) The concluding story about the indomitable Mary Ann Shaughnessy of Tyneside, now a proper wife and mother of scrappy twins. But she must yet face the new terror of a puppy, a husband still susceptible to temptation, and growing pains with the children. Sequel to Mary Ann's Angels (RC 53527). 1967. Mary Ann's Angels RC 53527 by Catherine Cookson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes (Reissue) Eight years have passed since Mary Ann Shaughnessy married her childhood sweetheart, Corny Boyle, and they are the proud but bewildered parents of six-year-old twins. Real trouble lies ahead for the family as the two disagree on how to handle the unruly children. Sequel to Marriage and Mary Ann (RC 53526). 1965. Mrs. Fytton's Country Life RC 54283 by Mavis Cheek read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Angela Fytton, superwife, mother, and businesswoman, moves to the country after her husband, Ian, dumps her for a younger woman. Hoping to break up Ian's new marriage and win him back, Angela also leaves their two unruly teenagers with the newlyweds. Some strong language. 2000. Odd Girl Out RC 53604 by Elizabeth Jane Howard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Anne and Edmund Cornhill, a happily married British couple, suddenly find their lives in havoc when Arabella, a young and beautiful distant relative of Edmund's, comes to stay with them. Some strong language. 1972. Of Sound Mind RC 53735 by Jean Ferris read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette High school senior Theo, who interprets spoken English into sign language for his domineering mother, resents her monopoly of his time. With the support and encouragement of Ivy, whose father is deaf, Theo acknowledges the need to develop his own talents. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Peace like a River RC 54212 by Leif Enger read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes In early 1960s Minnesota, Davy, seventeen, takes flight from the law after he kills two thugs who assaulted his girlfriend and menaced his nine-year-old sister. His miracle-worker father, poetry-writing sister Swede, and eleven-year-old Reuben, who tells the tale, set out across the Great Plains to find the boy. 2001. The Peppered Moth RC 53188 by Margaret Drabble read by Gillian Green 3 cassettes A family saga about three generations of women explores the impact of genetics and environment on humanity. Bessie Bawtry, born in the South Yorkshire coalfields during the early twentieth century, makes her way to Cambridge University. Her daughter, Chrissie, and granddaughter, Faro, inherit her intellectual mantle. Some strong language. 2001. Portrait in Sepia RC 53300 by Isabel Allende read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes Eliza Sommers's granddaughter, Aurora del Valle, continues the generational saga begun in Daughter of Fortune (RC 48869). Aurora recounts the scandal surrounding her birth in San Francisco's Chinatown, her upbringing by paternal grandmother Paulina del Valle, her return to Chile, and her marriage to Diego Dom¡nguez. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. The Restless Sex RC 54518 by Robert W. Chambers read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes New York City, early 1900s. Lonely after his wife's death, wealthy John Cleland lives for his only son, a teenager away at prep school. After reading of an abused girl in the paper, Cleland is moved to adopt the orphan. Her ancestry surfaces to disrupt the happy threesome. 1918. Shayla's Double Brown Baby Blues RC 53980 by Lori Aurelia Williams read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Continues Shayla's story begun in When Kambia Elaine Flew in from Neptune (RC 52125). Shayla is thirteen, still sorting out her feelings about her undependable father. Now she has to learn the difficulty of supporting her problematic friends, Kambia and Lemm. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001. The Sound of One Hand Clapping RC 53674 by Richard Flanagan read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Tasmania. A story that alternates between the 1950s and 1960s and the 1980s and 1990s, in which Sonja Buloh relates events following her mother's disappearance in 1954. Sonja describes her struggles to find peace with her abusive, drunken, Slovenian immigrant father. Strong language. 1997. A Step from Heaven RC 53115 by An Na read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Young Ju and her parents move to California from Korea when she is small. They struggle with a strange language and culture, but Young Ju becomes a top student. Over the years her father becomes more and more abusive. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001. Stranger in Paradise: A Carson Springs Novel, Book 1 RC 54224 by Eileen Goudge read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In picturesque Carson Springs, California, forty-eight-year-old widow Samantha Kiley has a passionate affair with Ian Carpenter, son of her daughter's new husband. While struggling with family disapproval, Sam learns she is pregnant. Added to the fray are a runaway and a murderer. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Swift as Desire RC 54598 by Laura Esquivel read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette As her father, J£bilo, lies on his deathbed, Lluvia tries to unravel the secret behind his estrangement from her mother, Lucha. This is the tale of J£bilo's career as a telegraph operator in Mexico and his gift for communication with everyone except his wife. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. This Bitter Earth RC 54563 by Bernice L. McFadden read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes In 1955, African American Sugar Lacey returns to Short Junction, Arkansas, to the home of the women who raised her. Dredging up the past proves dangerous as Sugar learns the truth about her parents and a family curse. Sequel to Sugar (RC 53355). Strong language and some violence. 2002. This Rock RC 54679 by Robert Morgan read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes 1920s Appalachia. Muir is the favored, ambitious brother; Moody is the older, wilder of the two. Conflicts arise as Moody grows dangerously rebellious while Muir devotes himself to a spiritual vocation. Ginny, their mother, fears for the future of both boys as she grieves for her dead husband. 2001. Tribute to Another Dead Rock Star RC 52330 by Randy Powell read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Grady returns to Seattle for a rock concert honoring his late mother, a heavy-metal icon. Grady needs a new place to live but thinks his mentally disabled half-brother Louie's large Christian family won't accept him. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Tumbling RC 52753 by Diane McKinney-Whetstone read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 3 cassettes African Americans Herbie and Noon move to Philadelphia from the south in the 1940s and enjoy a good life, except for a sexless marriage. They adopt abandoned newborn Fannie and, later, five- year-old Liz, and create a family with both problems and pleasures. Some strong language. 1996. The Yokota Officers Club RC 54726 by Sarah Bird read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Okinawa, 1960s. Hippie Bernadette Root returns to her large, nomadic, air force family after a year stateside at college. She wins a dance contest that allows her to perform on tour throughout Japan, during which she looks up her family's former maid and discovers past secrets. Strong language. 2001. Fantasy Acorna's People RC 54142 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Arriving home, Acorna is welcomed by the telepathic Linyaari people. Unaccustomed to their ways, Acorna has much to learn. She still faces more danger before she can enjoy her newfound world. Sequel to Acorna's Quest (RC 54141). For senior high and older readers. 1999. Acorna's Quest RC 54141 by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Acorna: The Unicorn Girl (RC 45684), Acorna wants to find her own people. Accompanied by Calum, one of her original rescuers, she encounters many space adventures while searching for her home planet. For senior high and older readers. 1998. American Front: The Great War, Book 1 RC 53761 by Harry Turtledove read by Fred Major 5 cassettes In this alternative history of World War I, President Theodore Roosevelt and the United States join Germany, while President Woodrow Wilson and the Confederate States of America back France and England. The war is fought in trenches on American soil. Violence and strong language. 1998. Antrax: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 2 RC 53482 by Terry Brooks read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Druid Walker Boh, his companions, and Ilse Witch's brother travel to Castledown in a desperate race to find the ancient magic Antrax before it falls into the hands of Ilse Witch. But there is an unseen enemy stalking them. Sequel to Ilse Witch (RC 51015). Some violence. 2001. The Arms of Hercules: Book of the Gods, Volume 3 RC 53925 by Fred Saberhagen read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Hercules recounts his own story: how he learns of his true parentage, accounting for his magical strength, and how his combat with various monsters leads him to the ultimate challenge. Sequel to Ariadne's Web (RC 49938). For senior high and older readers. 2000. Ascendance: The Second Demonwars Saga, Book 1 RC 53545 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Following Mortalis (RC 52556), Jilseponie "Pony" Wyndon, the outlaw hero of the Demon War, is considering marriage to King Danube. Unbeknownst to Pony, elves are raising her son Aydrian, who she believes is dead. He grows up--hungering for fame and revenge. Some violence. 2001. Blood and Iron: American Empire, Book 1 RC 54046 by Harry Turtledove read by John Polk 5 cassettes First of an alternate history trilogy. This post-WWI story posits that the Confederacy won the Civil War, that Europe fell to Germany, and that Upton Sinclair and the Socialist Party oppose Teddy Roosevelt in the 1920 election. Veterans must find their place in a postwar world plagued by racial and political strife. Strong language. 2001. Breakthroughs: The Great War, Book 3 RC 54700 by Harry Turtledove read by Fred Major 4 cassettes Third volume of Turtledove's alternative history of World War I. The U.S. is at war on two fronts in 1917: with the Confederate States and with the British. A punishing peace treaty with the defeated Confederacy promises future conflict. Sequel to Walk in Hell (RC 53762). Violence and strong language. 2000. Brightly Burning RC 54532 by Mercedes Lackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Lavan Chitword, a youth with special gifts, emerges as Valdemar faces war with its powerful enemy, Karse. Lavan's trainers are daunted by his fire-starting abilities, but Companion Kalira sees potential. Lavan becomes Firestorm, the most notorious Herald of all. Companion to the Heralds of Valdemar series. 2000. Brotherhood of the Wolf RC 52922 by David Farland read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Raj Ahten seeks to crush Earth King Gaborn by attacking far-flung cities and fortresses. Giant, inhuman reavers swarm out of the north as both armies weaken in battle. But Gaborn and Ahten must join forces to defeat the monsters. Sequel to The Runelords: The Sum of All Men (RC 52921). Some strong language. 1999. The Center Cannot Hold: American Empire, Book 2 RC 54441 by Harry Turtledove read by John Polk 5 cassettes Sequel to Blood and Iron (RC 54046) continues Turtledove's alternate history of North America. In the 1920s, Jake Featherston works to rebuild the Confederate States of America. Socialists gain power in the adjoining United States, as unrest plagues occupied Canada and civil war consumes Mexico. And a new enemy attacks. Strong language. 2002. The Child of the Holy Grail: Guenevere, Volume 3 RC 53708 by Rosalind Miles read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes This sequel to The Knight of the Sacred Lake (RC 53707) completes the Guenevere trilogy. Encompasses the quest for the Holy Grail and the fall of Camelot, while Guenevere endures and rises to fulfill her destiny. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. Child of the Prophecy: The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 3 RC 54055 by Juliet Marillier read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes Sequel to Son of the Shadows (RC 53288). Final book of the Sevenwaters Trilogy. Fainne, devoted daughter of Niamh of the Sevenwaters clan of Ireland, faces the prophecy of her lineage. To end her father's torture, she must endure the tests of sorcery devised by her evil grandmother. 2002. The Conan Chronicles: Conan the Invincible; Conan the Defender; Conan the Unconquered RC 53758 by Robert Jordan read by John Polk 4 cassettes Contains three full-length tales of Conan the Cimmerian. In Conan the Invincible, the young Conan confronts the dreaded Eater of Souls. In Conan the Defender, he challenges the menace known as Simulacrum of Albanus. And in Conan the Unconquered, he defies the power of the Cult of Doom. Violence. 1995. Conan the Usurper RC 53757 by Robert E. Howard and L. Sprague de Camp read by John Polk 2 cassettes Four tales that include some of Conan's fiercest battles: "The Treasure of Tranicos"; "Wolves beyond the Border," which was never before published; "The Phoenix on the Sword"; and "The Secret Citadel." Follows Conan the Warrior (RC 22180). Some violence and some strong language. 1967. Destiny: Child of the Sky RC 54070 by Elizabeth Haydon read by Erin Jones 5 cassettes Rhapsody continues her alliance with Achmed and Grunthor in the trilogy's final installment. After finishing off the sinister Rakshas in the previous volume, Prophecy: Child of Earth (RC 54069), Rhapsody and Achmed hunt for the children of the ultimate demon, F'dor. Meridion, master of the Time Editor, reveals his true role. 2001. The Dragon Queen: The Tales of Guinevere, Volume 1 RC 53659 by Alice Borchardt read by Ann Hodapp 4 cassettes A recasting of the Arthurian legend focusing on Guinevere's adventures before she comes to Camelot. Guinevere's powers enable her to communicate with wolves and dragons. But she needs all the forces she can muster to foil the evil Druid Merlin who seeks her downfall. 2001. Dragons of a Fallen Sun: The War of Souls, Volume 1 RC 54880 by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman read by Jamie Horton 4 cassettes In this trilogy that follows Dragons of Summer Flame (RC 41425), many still remember the Chaos War. Now, for the heart and soul of the world itself, a new war begins. It will be guided by Mina, a mystic young woman who arrives out of a violent, magical storm. 2000. The Eyre Affair RC 54764 by Jasper Fforde read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes In an alternate 1985 England, literature is a mass obsession, time travel is commonplace, and literary characters can be killed. When Jane Eyre is kidnapped, literary detective Thursday Next vows to rescue her. But Thursday may find herself trapped forever inside the pages of the classic novel from which Jane has been abducted. 2001. The Fiery Cross RC 53366 by Diana Gabaldon read by Barbara Caruso 10 cassettes in 2 containers North Carolina, 1771. The Revolution looms as Jamie Fraser and his time-traveling wife, Claire, plan for daughter Brianna's marriage. Also Jamie must choose between his oath to the Crown and the independence struggle. Sequel to Drums of Autumn (RC 43320). Descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Bestseller 2001. The Fire Dragon: The Dragon Mage, Book 3 RC 54761 by Katharine Kerr read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes In the year 850, Prince Maryn prepares to assume the throne. The ill-fated love affair between the prince and the magical Lilli comes to an end. Raena and Rhodry continue their rivalry two centuries later. Sequel to The Black Raven (RC 50968). 2001. Fool's Errand: The Tawny Man, Book 1 RC 54033 by Robin Hobb read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes In the first volume of a trilogy, thirty-five-year-old FitzChivalry Farseer leaves his semiretired seclusion to confront the two magics that divide him and the kingdom. The disappearance of young Prince Dutiful galvanizes Fitz into a quest requiring all his skills. 2002. For All Time RC 53476 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Prisoner of Time (RC 47098), Annie Lockwood attempts to travel back to an 1899 Egyptian archaeological dig where her true love is working. However, she ends up in antiquity when the pyramids are being built. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Forests of the Heart RC 53951 by Charles De Lint read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes In her mid-twenties Bettina San Miguel leaves her desert homeland for a northern art colony. There the presence of los lobos draws her into the mythic world of the past, where Celtic spirits followed Irish immigrants and met the resident Indian and Mexican spiritual forces. 2000. Fortress in the Eye of Time RC 54145 by C.J. Cherryh read by Michael Scherer 5 cassettes Mauryl, an ancient wizard near death, has one last matter to resolve. With his magical power, Mauryl creates a Shaping--a youth named Tristen--to right the wrongs of a long-ago wizard war. First in a fantasy quartet by Hugo Award-winning author. Precedes Fortress of Eagles (RC 54146). 1995. Fortress of Dragons RC 54148 by C.J. Cherryh read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Fourth volume of the fantasy epic quartet about two friends-- Tristen, a wizard's Shaping, and Cefwyn, king of Ylesuin--follows Fortress of Owls (RC 54147). As bitter winter winds blow, Tristen and Cefwyn battle against forces threatening the kingdom's stability and the line of succession to its throne. 2000. Fortress of Eagles RC 54146 by C.J. Cherryh read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Continues Tristen's tale begun in Fortress in the Eye of Time (RC 54145). Brought to life by a now deceased wizard, Tristen discovers unexpected prowess in war while he serves the young King Cefwyn, who dreams of a united and peaceful Ylesuin. 1998. Fortress of Owls RC 54147 by C.J. Cherryh read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes In this sequel to Fortress of Eagles (RC 54146), Tristen's mission continues as the wizard's creation learns human rules of politics and war. Newly crowned King Cefwyn's troubles are far from over as tensions in Ylesuin rise. The approaching conflict has far-reaching implications for the two friends. 1999. Freedom's Ransom RC 54329 by Anne McCaffrey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this continuation of Freedom's Challenge (RC 47761), the settlers on planet Botany must establish trade with other planets to survive. Barevi has stockpiles of manufactured goods needed on Botany, and coffee from Earth is the favored trade commodity. Zainal plays a key role as he undertakes vital trade missions. 2002. The Gates of Sleep RC 54050 by Mercedes Lackey read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Cornwall, England. When Marina Rosewood was a baby, her parents placed her under the care and tutelage of elemental magicians. They took this sacrificial step to avoid the curse of her evil Aunt Arachne. As Marina's fateful eighteenth birthday approached, so did the threat of the deadly prophecy. 2002. Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country: Guenevere, Volume 1 RC 53706 by Rosalind Miles read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Queen Guenevere's perspective on the tale of Camelot. Guenevere's marriage to Arthur creates Britain's greatest kingdom but other forces and personalities are at work thwarting their love. Merlin and Morgan manipulate Arthur, and Guenevere finds solace in Lancelot. Followed by Knight of the Sacred Lake (RC 53707). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. The Hand of Dinotopia RC 55106 by Alan Dean Foster read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes In this sequel to Dinotopia Lost (RC 43486), Will, Sylvia, and their protoceratops companion Chaz search for the legendary Hand of Dinotopia--which will supposedly reveal a safe sea route to and from the hidden island, where people and dinosaurs live together peacefully. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Highlander's Touch RC 53836 by Karen Marie Moning read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Lisa Stone, a twenty-first-century woman, is transported back to fourteenth-century Scotland after she touches a rare museum artifact. She meets the immortal laird Circenn Brodie, who has pledged to kill the bearer of the flask. Brodie instead falls in love with the beautiful stranger. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. The Knight of the Sacred Lake: Guenevere, Volume 2 RC 53707 by Rosalind Miles read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes In this sequel to Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country (RC 53706), peace is restored to Guenevere's kingdom after years of strife. But the goddess cult on the sacred isle of Avalon is threatened. And Guenevere continues to betray Arthur by loving Lancelot. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. The Last Continent: A Discworld Novel RC 54601 by Terry Pratchett read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Rincewind--an inept and cowardly wizard--arrives in Fourecks, distorting the space-time continuum. If the problem is unsolved, the rainless world will dry up and blow away. But Rincewind decides against correcting the error and flees. He encounters the faculty of Unseen University, the Peach Butt, and the Meat Pie Floater. 1998. Lord Prestimion: The Majipoor Cycle RC 54991 by Robert Silverberg read by Nick Sullivan 4 cassettes In this sequel to Sorcerers of Majipoor (RC 45856), Prestimion has become ruler--the new coronal--of Majipoor after the turmoil of a civil war so heartbreaking that a spell of oblivion was cast on the planet. But how can Prestimion punish the guilty if no one remembers the crime? 1999. Mad Ship: The Liveship Traders, Book 2 RC 54150 by Robin Hobb read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes Continues the tale of the Vestrit clan and their liveship Vivacia from Ship of Magic (RC 54149). The trading ship is under command of the pirate king Kennit while Captain Haven and his son, Wintrow, are hostages. Althea and her lover, Brashen, sail a "mad ship" in pursuit. Some strong language. 1999. Nebula Awards Showcase 2001: The Year's Best SF and Fantasy Chosen by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America RC 53263 edited by Robert Silverberg read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Thirty-fifth anthology of the best works of science fiction and fantasy writers. Includes Ted Chiang's novella Story of Your Life, Mary A. Turzillo's novelette Mars Is No Place for Children, Leslie What's short story "The Cost of Doing Business," and an excerpt from Octavia E. Butler's novel Parable of the Talents (RC 48070). 2001. Ombria in Shadow RC 54915 by Patricia A. McKillip read by Corrie James 2 cassettes The death of the prince of Ombria forces a power struggle. The prince named his young son as his successor, but his evil aunt Domina Pearl becomes the boy's regent. The prince's former mistress, the prince's nephew, and a sorceress join together to fight the oncoming darkness. For senior high readers. 2002. The Pillars of Creation: The Sword of Truth, Book 7 RC 53660 by Terry Goodkind read by Nick Sullivan 4 cassettes Jennsen Daggett, controlled by dark forces, seeks revenge against Lord Richard Rahl for killing her mother. Meanwhile, Rahl and his wife, Kahlan, must face their own demons in a strange and desolate land. Sequel to Faith of the Fallen (RC 50941). Violence. 2001. Prophecy: Child of Earth RC 54069 by Elizabeth Haydon read by Erin Jones 5 cassettes Comrades Rhapsody, Achmed, and Grunthor discover what has been prophesied for them in this new world. Achmed and Grunthor search for the hidden city of the Cymrians. Rhapsody and Ashe, her new love, must find the dragon Elynsynos to save the Bolg. Sequel to Rhapsody: Child of Blood (RC 54068). 2000. Rhapsody: Child of Blood RC 54068 by Elizabeth Haydon read by Erin Jones 5 cassettes 1146, Third Age. Rhapsody, former prostitute, encounters Achmed and Grunthor while escaping the ire of an ex-client. After the trio journey through the center of Earth, transformed with special powers, they arrive at their destination centuries into the future. Followed by Prophecy: Child of Earth (RC 54069). Descriptions of sex. 1999. The Ring of Five Dragons: The Pearl Saga, Book 1 RC 53463 by Eric Van Lustbader read by Gary Tipton 5 cassettes The Kundalan people have been enslaved for a century by the V'ornns. People pray that the goddess Miina will save them. Fifteen-year-old twins Giyan and Bartta, novices to the goddess and her sorcery, and Dar Sala-at, a V'ornn, help find the Pearl to fulfill a prophecy. Some violence. 2001. The Shadow of Ararat: The Oath of Empire, Book 1 RC 54684 by Thomas Harlan read by Fred Major 5 cassettes Combines fantasy with an alternate history of the epic war between the Roman Empire and Persia in A.D. 600. Dwyrin, a sorcery student in Upper Egypt; Ahmet, his teacher; Thyatis, a female Roman centurion; and Maxian, a Roman sorcerer and the emperor's younger brother, are the major characters. Followed by The Gate of Fire (RC 54685). 1999. Ship of Destiny: The Liveship Traders, Book 3 RC 54151 by Robin Hobb read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes In this seafaring fantasy saga that follows Mad Ship (RC 54150) and concludes the trilogy, Althea and Brashen continue their quest to recover the Vivacia. Their vessel, the mad ship Paragon, becomes the key link in reestablishing vital connections. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Ship of Magic: The Liveship Traders, Book 1 RC 54149 by Robin Hobb read by Roy Avers 6 cassettes First of a fantasy trilogy involving sea serpents, pirates, and wizardwood trading ships that "quicken" after the proper sequence of events. The liveship Vivacia becomes the center of contention between the dastardly Captain Kyle Haven and wrongly disinherited Althea Vestrit. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998. Son of the Shadows: The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 2 RC 53288 by Juliet Marillier read by Gabriella Cavallero 4 cassettes This sequel to Daughter of the Forest (RC 53155) continues the saga of Sorcha, whose courage and love broke the magic spell that turned her six brothers into swans. Now Sorcha's daughter Liadan embarks on a journey to fulfill the destiny of the Sevenwaters clan. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller 2001. A Sorcerer's Treason: Isavalta, Volume 1 RC 54461 by Sarah Zettel read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Wisconsin's Lake Superior shore, 1899. Bridget Lederle, the tender of a lighthouse, foresees a shipwreck and then rescues its victim, Valin Kalami. As lord sorcerer to the dowager empress of Isavalta, he transports Bridget with her gift for visions to his world in order to save his beleaguered monarch. 2002. Sorcery Rising: Fool's Gold, Book 1 RC 54832 by Jude Fisher read by MaryBeth Wise 4 cassettes Young master knife-maker Katla Aransen has come to the Allfair for the first time to sell her wares. She possesses a magical affinity with nature, so the looming presence of Falla's Rock leads her into the sacrilege of climbing it--which puts her life in danger. Descriptions of sex. 2002. Take a Thief: A Novel of Valdemar RC 53301 by Mercedes Lackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Relates the adventures of Skif, an orphaned pickpocket, who attends the Heralds' Collegium and finally gains a companion when he meets a magical horse named Cymry. Prequel to the Heralds of Valdemar series. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. Transcendence: The Second Demonwars Saga, Book 2 RC 55136 by R.A. Salvatore read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes Brynn Dharielle and her trusted elven companion set out on a mission to free her beloved homeland from tyrannical rule. They face many dangers along the way, yet the knowledge they gain will have great impact on the future of To-gai. Sequel to Ascendance (RC 53545). Some violence. 2002. Walk in Hell: The Great War, Book 2 RC 53762 by Harry Turtledove read by Fred Major 5 cassettes Alternative history of World War I. In the second year of the conflict, the Confederate States deal with an African American rebellion and the United States invades Canada. Mormons in Utah also plan to secede. Sequel to American Front (RC 53761). Violence and strong language. 1999. Wizardborn RC 52923 by David Farland read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes While the Earth King, Gaborn Val Orden, battles against the monstrous reavers, Raj Ahten, once the primary threat to Gaborn, struggles to retain his own empire. And Averan, a young girl, holds the secret to Gaborn's hopes of defeating the monsters. Book 3 of The Runelords; sequel to Brotherhood of the Wolf (RC 52922). 2001. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Fifteenth Annual Collection RC 54888 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Annie Wauters 7 cassettes in 2 containers Collection of forty-eight stories and poems ranging from fairy tales to gothic horror by such authors as Jeffrey Ford, Jane Yolen, Ursula LeGuin, and Gene Wolfe. Prefaced by an overview of 2001's works in this genre. Also includes a list of Honorable Mentions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Fourteenth Annual Collection RC 53339 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Mary Kane 6 cassettes Following an overview of the genre in the year 2000, this collection of forty-four stories and nine poems ranges from fairy tales to gothic horror, from magical realism to dark tales. Includes works by Louise Erdrich, Tanith Lee, Stewart O'Nan, and Neil Gaiman. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Thirteenth Annual Collection RC 53404 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by L.J. Ganser 6 cassettes Following an overview of work published in the genre in 1999, this collection of thirty-seven stories, ten poems, and one essay offers tales of magic, romance, horror, and fantasy. Includes works by Neil Gaiman, Gene Wolfe, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Steven Millhauser. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. General All Men Are Mortal RC 51746 by Simone de Beauvoir read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Ambitious and self-absorbed Parisian actress Regina is intrigued by a mysterious man reposing in a hotel garden. She succeeds in capturing his interest and persuades him to reveal his secret-- that he is immortal. As their relationship develops, the pair explore a range of philosophical and social issues. 1946. The Body Artist RC 51731 by Don DeLillo read by Constance Crawford 1 cassette Recently married, body artist Lauren Hartke and movie director Rey Robles spend several months in a rented house before Rey commits suicide. Lauren then discovers a strange man who-- unbeknownst to her--has been living in the home. And he sounds like Rey. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. The Bulgari Connection RC 54387 by Fay Weldon read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Doris, the young and greedy second wife of British millionaire Barley Salt, becomes obsessed with a Bulgari necklace and the good fortune of Salt's first wife, Grace. Doris desperately attempts to own the necklace and ruin Grace's life in the process. 2000. By the Lake RC 54989 by John McGahern read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes The childless Ruttledges have retired from the business world in London to return to a small Irish village. In the course of a year, they build a new life, entering into the rhythms of the rural community and finding an equilibrium for themselves among the ambiguities of a vanishing way of life. 2002. Captain Saturday RC 54571 by Robert Inman read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Will Baggett--Raleigh, North Carolina's favorite television weatherman--falls apart when the station is sold and he is fired. His wife leaves him and he's arrested for possession of marijuana--his son's. While in jail, he reassesses his life and decides to make changes--both professionally and personally. Strong language. 2002. Confessions of a Shopaholic RC 54435 by Sophie Kinsella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Young London journalist Rebecca Bloomwood loves to shop for clothes, makeup, shoes, and other trendy extravagances she can ill afford on her meager wages. Her banker is pressing her about her enormous overdue credit-card bill, but Becky just can't seem to control her shopping addiction. Some strong language. 2001. From the Heart of Covington RC 54508 by Joan Medlicott read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes In this sequel to Gardens of Covington (RC 52824), Grace, Hannah, and Amelia continue their saga of retirement life in North Carolina. Hannah's daughter Laura moves in to recuperate from an accident, Grace copes with her newly diagnosed diabetes, and Amelia pursues her photography hobby. 2002. Gambler's Rose RC 51738 by G.W. Hawkes read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes In 1971 Honolulu, Hawaii, Charlie Halloran wants to quit gambling and cheating even before he falls in love with mathematician Lia O'Donel. But his cardsharp father, Music, has one more high- stakes game for Charlie to play. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. The Gardens of Covington RC 52824 by Joan Medlicott read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Ladies of Covington Send Their Love (RC 51224), Hannah, Grace, and Amelia continue to enjoy life in the North Carolina foothills. When a developer threatens their peaceful environment, they rally their neighbors to maintain its natural beauty. 2001. Hotel Honolulu RC 54213 by Paul Theroux read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes A writer flees to Hawaii and at forty-nine becomes resident manager of an eighty-room hotel. He impregnates Sweetie, a hotel employee, and finds new things to care about while he watches the hotel owner, tourists, and local denizens. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. In This Mountain RC 54446 by Jan Karon read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Father Tim Kavanagh and his wife, Cynthia, return to Mitford and renew old friendships. Father Tim, however, struggles with retirement and aging while Cynthia achieves success as a children's writer. Father Tim's failure to control his diabetes leads to near-tragedy. Sequel to A Common Life (RC 52101). Bestseller 2002. John Henry Days RC 53611 by Colson Whitehead read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes A cynical freelance African American journalist attends a festival in West Virginia commemorating black folk legend John Henry, who died pitting his strength against a machine. There he encounters a melange of eccentrics and opportunists, including a woman selling her obsessed father's John Henry memorabilia collection. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse RC 53273 by Louise Erdrich read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes From 1912 to 1996 Agnes De Witt has presented herself to the Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota as a benevolent priest, Father Damien, all the while concealing her female identity. She recalls her life story while debating what to reveal to a Vatican envoy investigating a nun's alleged miracles. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. Look at Me RC 54195 by Jennifer Egan read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes A fashion model finds her life in chaos when she undergoes facial reconstruction after a car crash. Her friend's unattractive teenage daughter forms relationships with older men. Both struggle for inner identity in a consumer culture where appearances rule. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Loving Pedro Infante RC 53337 by Denise Ch vez read by Jacinda Bronaugh 2 cassettes One of Tere's favorite pastimes is watching black and white reruns of Mexican film star Pedro Infante at the El Col¢n movie theater, in a small town near El Paso. The problem is that her married lover, Lucio, doesn't compare favorably with her idol, Pedro. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Morning RC 53257 by W.D. Wetherell read by John Polk 3 cassettes Interwoven strands tell the story of Alec Brown's efforts to understand his father, recently released from prison, and the crime that put him there. In 1954, during television's infancy, Alec's dad murdered his morning talk show cohost--on camera. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Never Too Late RC 55229 by Angela Thirkell read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Life in Barsetshire is back to normal after the shortages of the Second World War. Young Edith Graham, at loose ends, decides to attend school to learn how to run an estate properly; and spinster Miss Merriman receives a marriage proposal from an old friend. 1956. Niagara Falls All Over Again RC 53633 by Elizabeth McCracken read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Mose Sharp, the straight man to Rocky Carter in a comedy team, recounts how they became vaudeville partners, then progressed to fame in Hollywood films. Mose and Rocky swap characters in their private lives, eventually causing a rift in their partnership. Some strong language. 2001. Old Men at Midnight RC 54600 by Chaim Potok read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Linked novellas about three very different Jewish men: Noah Stremin, teenage Holocaust survivor; Leon Shertov, guest lecturer from the Soviet Union; and Benjamin Walter, memoirist. What they have in common is Ilana Davita Dinn, the woman who elicits their stories. 2001. The Paris Years of Rosie Kamin RC 51343 by Richard Teleky read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Soon after her mother's death, Rosie fled Pittsburgh and a demanding father for Paris. Decades later as she tends her dying French lover, Serge, a former Algerian boyfriend unexpectedly reappears. Rosie must now confront the habits of escapism and denial that dominated her early life. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Samurai's Garden RC 54565 by Gail Tsukiyama read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes In 1937, Japan is invading China. Seventeen-year-old Stephen Chan is sent from Hong Kong to a Japanese village to recover from tuberculosis. He becomes deeply engaged in the loves and losses of Matsu, whose wife has leprosy. Stephen discovers a troubling family secret and finds comfort in his companion's wisdom. 1994. Shopaholic Takes Manhattan RC 54436 by Sophie Kinsella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes British financial expert Becky Bloomwood has a TV show, a businessman boyfriend, and an obsession with shopping, especially in New York stores. Despite her banker's warnings, Becky continues her impulse buying and jeopardizes her career and her relationship. Sequel to Confessions of a Shopaholic (RC 54435). Some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Sputnik Sweetheart RC 53233 by Haruki Murakami read by Tom Burch 2 cassettes A young Japanese schoolteacher's heart is captured by aspiring female writer Sumire. But Sumire is infatuated with Miu, her sophisticated businesswoman boss and travel companion. The teacher is bewildered when Miu unexpectedly summons him to a Greek island because Sumire has disappeared. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Trust Fund Babies RC 54646 by Jean Stone read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes The three Atkinson cousins, Mary Beth, Nikki, and Gabrielle, are victims of a family lawyer who has run off with the fortunes they inherited. Estranged for years, the women must now reunite and confront the scandal that drove them apart. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Willow: The De Beers Family, Volume 1 RC 54173 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes After the death of her adoptive father, Willow De Beers learns of long-kept family secrets that send her on a quest to Palm Beach, Florida. There she finds family, a boyfriend, and an intoxicating lifestyle--which may be ruined by even darker secrets. Followed by Wicked Forest (RC 54347). Bestseller 2002. Gothic Castle Barebane RC 54529 by Joan Aiken read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes (Reissue) 1880s. Valla Montgomery leaves her job and fianc‚ in New York City when her half-brother Nils Hansen asks her to care for his children in England. Valla slowly discovers the awful truth about her deceitful brother and his association with a serial murderer. For senior high and older readers. 1976. Charming Lily RC 53254 by Fern Michaels read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Matt Starr of Natchez, Mississippi, had left his fianc‚e, Lily Harper, at the altar ten years ago, and she's dumbfounded when he does it again. But Matt's friend Dennis suspects foul play, and, guided by Lily's newfound psychic powers, they set out to find Matt. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Face the Fire RC 54171 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Sam Logan returns to Three Sisters Island after a decade to reclaim Mia Devlin, a white witch. But Mia resents him for abandoning her. Sequel to Heaven and Earth (RC 53664). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Ghost Moon RC 51399 by Karen Robards read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes When single mother Olivia Morrison returns home to LaAngelle Plantation in Louisiana, childhood memories of her mother's drowning begin to surface. But before she finds love and peace of mind, Olivia must face additional shocks and horrors. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Heaven and Earth RC 53664 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Deputy Ripley Todd of Three Sisters Island is a witch in denial. Dr. MacAllister Booke investigates paranormal activities in the town. The two confront the past as they fall in love. Sequel to Dance upon the Air (RC 52276). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. House of Dreams RC 53854 by Brenda Joyce read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Isabel de Warenne, who was burned at the stake in 1555, has haunted generations of England's de Warennes and Spain's de la Barcas. As Cass de Warenne and Antonio de la Barca search for answers, Isabel again seeks revenge. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. I Hear Adventure Calling RC 53503 by Emilie Loring read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes (Reissue) A pretty young heiress finds unexpected romance when her summer vacation turns into a nightmare of fear and suspicion. 1948. The King of the Castle RC 54089 by Victoria Holt read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes (Reissue) Gothic novel set in the south of France at the turn of the century. Dallas Lawson is hired to restore the art collection of the aloof but attractive Comte de la Talle, who is rumored to have murdered his wife. Dallas finds herself involved in danger as well as romance. 1967. Kirkland Revels RC 54012 by Victoria Holt read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Kirkland Revels, a magnificent manor house on the Yorkshire moors, hides many secrets from its latest resident, new bride Catherine Rockwell. When her husband supposedly commits suicide, Catherine suspects murder. 1962. Lord of the Far Island RC 53827 by Victoria Holt read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) At the turn of the century, orphaned Ellen Kellaway is raised by wealthy cousins in London as a companion to their daughter. Although Ellen is courted by fun-loving Philip, son of a powerful family, she senses impending doom as a recurrent nightmare haunts her. 1975. The Pride of the Peacock RC 53899 by Victoria Holt read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Britain, 1890s. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Clavering marries a mining executive to salvage the family name and fortune. Back in her husband's native Australia, Jessica encounters mystery and evil surrounding a rare opal. She also discovers her growing love for her husband. 1976. Properties of Light: A Novel of Love, Betrayal, and Quantum Physics RC 53442 by Rebecca Goldstein read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Naive young physicist Justin Childs collaborates with Professor Samuel Mallach and his daughter, Dana, on research to reconcile quantum mechanics with the theory of relativity. Justin and Dana become lovers, but then betray each other professionally. Justin's anger persists beyond his death, and his ghost haunts Dana for years. 2000. The Spring of the Tiger RC 53504 by Victoria Holt read by Connie Meng 2 cassettes (Reissue) The lively, sheltered daughter of a celebrated London actress is forced to live with two spinster aunts after a scandal ends her mother's career. They live on the ancient estate Ashington Grange, where she learns about her father's life in Ceylon. She marries a tea plantation owner, and soon her world becomes a nightmare. 1979. Growing Up Finding Forrester RC 53478 by James W. Ellison read by Chris Parente 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old African American basketball player and aspiring writer Jamal Wallace develops an unusual relationship with reclusive aging novelist William Forrester, who becomes his mentor. But being smart is not acceptable to Jamal's peers and arouses the suspicion of his teachers. Based on the screenplay by Mike Rich. For senior high readers. 2000. Gabriel's Story RC 54372 by David Anthony Durham read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes A fifteen-year-old African American comes of age on the 1870s frontier. When his widowed mother remarries and takes him from Baltimore to Kansas, Gabriel broods over lost opportunities and resents the hard farm life. He runs off with a band of cowboys, but the journey turns desperate and dangerous. Violence and strong language. 2001. A Heart Full of Hope RC 55017 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Christy is swept off her feet by Rick, a handsome Christian boy who wants to go steady with her. Her friendship with Todd makes her decision a difficult one. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Hope Was Here RC 54218 by Joan Bauer read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Hope and her aunt Addie, a professional waitress/cook team, move to Wisconsin to help G.T. Stoop run his restaurant. Soon they become involved in removing the corrupt mayor from office, and Hope finds the father she needs. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Honor. Bestseller 2000. Island Dreamer RC 55016 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Christy travels to Hawaii for her sixteenth birthday where she practices her driving on the island roads. Paula, her friend from Wisconsin, joins the family, but Christy's new faith in God confuses her at first. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. A Life for a Life RC 50760 by Ernest Hill read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes A drug dealer demands fast cash from fifteen-year-old D'Ray or he will shoot the boy's younger brother. D'Ray robs a convenience store, killing the young clerk. After D'Ray's conviction, the victim's father insists that D'Ray fulfill his son's dreams. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. Out of the Night That Covers Me RC 52438 by Pat Cunningham Devoto read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Alabama, 1950s. Orphan John McMillan, from My Last Days as Roy Rogers (RC 49036), is sent to live with his aunt and abusive sharecropping uncle. But blind Judge Vance and his African American assistant take an interest in John and help him plot an escape. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants RC 53252 by Ann Brashares read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Four fifteen-year-olds, "Bridget the athlete, Lena the beauty, Tibby the rebel, and Carmen...the one with the bad temper," have been friends since childhood. During this first summer apart, they share a pair of used jeans that magically fits each of them perfectly and helps them through tough times. For senior high readers. 2001. Stargirl RC 54207 by Jerry Spinelli read by Erin Jones 1 cassette When formerly home-schooled tenth-grader Stargirl enters Mica High School, her classmates shun her as an eccentric. Her boyfriend, Leo, urges her to stop playing the ukulele and conform, so she'll fit in. He learns only too late that popularity isn't what matters most. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Taps RC 53955 by Willie Morris read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Sixteen-year-old fatherless Swayze is living in the small town of Fisk's Landing, Mississippi, when the Korean War breaks out. Over the years Swayze plays taps at the numerous military funerals for the local boys, falls in love, and witnesses adult affairs and tragedies. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. True Believer RC 52298 by Virginia Euwer Wolff read by Celeste Lawson 1 cassette Now fifteen in this sequel to Make Lemonade (RC 40705), LaVaughn clings to her main goal, to attend college. At the same time, she questions her religious beliefs, her friendship with Myrtle and Annie, and why it's so difficult to have a boy friend. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Historical The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo RC 53802 by Irving Stone read by Fred Major 6 cassettes (Reissue) Traces the Renaissance artist Michelangelo's life and career from his youthful apprenticeships to the painter Ghirlandaio and the sculptor Bertoldo to his celebrated years as a master artist. 1961. The Amazon Quest: The House of Winslow, Book 25 RC 53782 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes After World War I, James Parker is welcomed into the Winslow home under false pretenses, breaking Emily's heart when she learns the truth about him. But when Emily and her brother, Wes, travel to South America on a National Geographic assignment, she meets Ian Marlowe. Sequel to The Glorious Prodigal (RC 53781). 2001. The Birthright: Song of Acadia, Book 3 RC 53342 by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Sacred Shore (RC 52083), the daughters of Catherine and Louise, after learning their true heritage, become like sisters. Nicole accepts the invitation of Lord Charles Harrow to return to England as his heir. Anne marries, but many heart-wrenching events will also take her to England. 2001. The Bondwoman's Narrative RC 54154 by Hannah Crafts read by Anna Dearere Smith 2 cassettes In the 1850s, Hannah Crafts, a North Carolina slave, flees north. She relates factors that caused her to seek freedom and events of her perilous journey. Introduction by Henry Louis Gates Jr., who discovered and edited the nineteenth-century manuscript, considered the first work of fiction by an African American woman. 2002. The Brideship RC 51859 by Joan Weir read by Gillian Green 1 cassette England, 1862. When fifteen-year-old Sarah, her cousin Maud, and friend Lizzie are chosen to leave the horrid orphanage and travel to western Canada, they are thrilled. Then the girls learn that they are to become mail-order brides. Can they escape their fate? For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Captive Queen of Scots RC 53922 by Jean Plaidy read by John Horton 3 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to Royal Road to Fotheringay (RC 42082), Mary Stuart is imprisoned in 1567 in Lochleven Castle. She escapes and attempts to recapture Scotland, but she loses a battle at Langside and, fleeing to England, is made a captive by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth. 1963. Carter Beats the Devil RC 53617 by Glen David Gold read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Follows the exploits of Carter the Great--real life magician Charles Carter of San Francisco--in the early 1900s. In this story, the Secret Service is suspicious of Carter because of President Harding's death shortly after attending Carter's magic show. Carter then performs his own disappearing act. Some strong language. 2001. Chaff in the Wind RC 55124 by Edna Walker Chandler read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In the spring of 1887, Swedish immigrants Ingrid and John Halgren worry about their wheat crop in the Kansas drought. Farming and raising a family in the new world demand all the stamina, perseverance, and faith they can muster. 1964. Charleston RC 55066 by John Jakes read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Relates the lives, loves, and shifting fortunes of the fictional Bell family of Charleston, South Carolina, set against the history of the city from the American Revolution to the aftermath of the Civil War. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Checkmate RC 53415 by Dorothy Dunnett read by John Horton 5 cassettes (Reissue) France, 1557. Scotsman Francis Crawford of Lymond returns to France to lead an army against England. But in both royal courts his mysterious parentage is an object of great interest. Sequel to The Ringed Castle (RC 22367). 1975. The Child of the Holy Grail: Guenevere, Volume 3 RC 53708 by Rosalind Miles read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes This sequel to The Knight of the Sacred Lake (RC 53707) completes the Guenevere trilogy. Encompasses the quest for the Holy Grail and the fall of Camelot, while Guenevere endures and rises to fulfill her destiny. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Cloud Sketcher RC 54672 by Richard Rayner read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Disfigured boy develops architectural ambition that grows with his love of the unattainable daughter of a Russian aristocrat, whom he first encounters in a remote Finnish village in 1901. He strives to win her through audacious building design in 1920s New York. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Coldwater RC 54367 by Mardi McConnochie read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes 1847. Three sisters modeled on the Bront‰s live in Coldwater, a penal colony off the coast of Australia. They attempt to make enough money to escape their father's rule by writing novels. One young woman develops a dangerous relationship with the man their father has chosen for his model prisoner. 2001. The Crimson Petal and the White RC 54941 by Michel Faber read by Martha Harmon Pardee 6 cassettes London, 1870s. Sugar, a nineteen-year-old prostitute in her mother's brothel, yearns for a better life that seems almost within reach when perfume magnate William Rackham settles her in a private apartment. Rackham's lust and Sugar's ambitions don't stop there. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Crooked River Burning RC 53221 by Mark Winegardner read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes The history of Cleveland, Ohio, between 1948 and 1969, is interwoven with the lives of lovers Anne O'Connor and David Zielinsky. Well-to-do Anne realizes her dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist, while blue-collar David strives for political power. Features vignettes of real-life Clevelanders, social history, and sports. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Dark Island RC 54266 by Robert J. Conley read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Raised in a Cherokee village but born of a captive Timucua mother and an unknown Spanish father, Asquani has always felt like an outsider. Now with the Spanish invading, Asquani must choose whether to join the Spaniards or defend the homeland of the Real People. 1995. Demelza: A Novel of Cornwall, 1788-1790 RC 54182 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to Ross Poldark (RC 54181), Ross is now married to his young serving girl Demelza, the daughter of a miner. His family is shocked until his cousin Verity later elopes with a sea captain. Times are changing, and money is more important than blood. 1953. Deus Lo Volt! Chronicle of the Crusades RC 53418 by Evan S. Connell read by Gordon Gould 4 cassettes French nobleman Jean de Joinville recounts the two-century history of the Crusades and his participation as an aide to King Louis IX. He highlights the activities of figures such as Richard the Lionhearted and Saladin, depicts the sack of Constantinople, and describes his own imprisonment in Egypt. Violence. 2000. The Dream of Scipio RC 54443 by Iain Pears read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Three men in different eras confront threats to their civilizations. In the fifth century, Manlius Hippomanes pens a philosophical manuscript as barbarians invade Provence. Olivier de Noyen uncovers the work in the fourteenth century at a time of plague and anti-Semitic persecutions. And Julien Barneuve rediscovers it during the Nazi occupation of France. Bestseller 2002. Enemy Women RC 54327 by Paulette Jiles read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes As the Civil War sweeps through Missouri in 1864, Adair Colley turns eighteen witnessing Union militia atrocities. Arrested as an enemy collaborator, Adair suffers the indignities of wartime prison while having an unexpected romance with Union major William Neumann, her interrogator. Some strong language. 2002. The Feast of All Saints RC 53112 by Anne Rice read by Colleen Delany 5 cassettes (Reissue) New Orleans, 1840s. Marcel and his sister, Marie--non-slave children of a plantation owner and his beautiful mistress--are of European and African heritage. Although their father supports and educates them, the siblings' mixed blood separates them from his world. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1979. The Fifth Queen RC 54280 by Ford Madox Ford read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Historical fiction portraying Katharine Howard, who catches the eye of Henry VIII and becomes his fifth queen. She arrives at a court rife with corruption and intrigue and soon, fighting for political and religious change, engages in battle with Thomas Cromwell, the Lord Privy Seal. 1906. The Fires of Spring: Earthsong Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 53483 by Mary Mackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Queen Marrah's young son Keru is kidnapped. Eight years later his cousin Keshna, trained as a warrior, plots to rescue him. But the impetuous plan could spell danger for her and Keru. Sequel to The Horses at the Gate (RC 42880). Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Furies: The Kent Family Chronicles, Vol. 4 RC 52649 by John Jakes read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes (Reissue) Texas, 1830s. Widow Amanda Kent de la Gura, although hardened by western life, is determined to restore her family's wealth. After surviving the Alamo, Amanda and her son move to California and eventually reunite with her cousin, Jared. Sequel to The Seekers (RC 52648). Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1976. Gay Lord Robert RC 54275 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) Passionate lovers Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I of England cannot marry because Robert has a wife, young Amy. When Amy mysteriously dies, the queen and her devotee become chief suspects, and the court is rife with the scandal in 1560. Sequel to The Spanish Bridegroom (RC 53713). 1955. The Glass Palace RC 53272 by Amitav Ghosh read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes Rajkumar, an orphaned Indian boat boy, is only eleven when he is stranded in Burma as the British invade in 1885. His meeting with ten-year-old Dolly, one of the queen's attendants, in the Glass Palace is so memorable that it dominates his life. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Glorious Prodigal: The House of Winslow, Book 24 RC 53781 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Arkansas, early 1900s. Within a very short time, Leah Freeman met and married Stuart Winslow against the advice of others. Before long, Stuart is in prison. There he finds faith in God--which may not be enough to save his marriage. Sequel to The Flying Cavalier (RC 49920). 2000. Gone for Soldiers RC 52747 by Jeff Shaara read by Michael Kramer 3 cassettes In this prequel to Gods and Generals (RC 43292), Shaara portrays the 1846-1848 war with Mexico thirteen years before the American Civil War. Follows the actions of Major General Winfield Scott and army engineer Robert E. Lee in their battle against Antonio L¢pez de Santa Anna. 2000. The Good Men: A Novel of Heresy RC 54022 by Charmaine Craig read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes In fourteenth-century southern France, Pierre Clergue, a village priest, is torn between desires of the spirit and the flesh. His clandestine affairs with three generations of women and his sympathy for the Good Men--a heretical sect--cause him anguish during the Inquisition. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Great Legend RC 53837 by Rex Stout read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Ancient Troy. Young warrior Idaeus, his brother killed in battle, becomes a kesten (scribe) for the king. Palace life ensnares him in the daily doings of royalty, secret missions, and political intrigue--while he falls in love with a slave. First serialized in All-Story Weekly. 1916. Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country: Guenevere, Volume 1 RC 53706 by Rosalind Miles read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Queen Guenevere's perspective on the tale of Camelot. Guenevere's marriage to Arthur creates Britain's greatest kingdom but other forces and personalities are at work thwarting their love. Merlin and Morgan manipulate Arthur, and Guenevere finds solace in Lancelot. Followed by Knight of the Sacred Lake (RC 53707). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998. Halfhyde and the Chain Gangs RC 53846 by Philip McCutchan read by Fred Major 2 cassettes The Home Secretary has commissioned an unwilling Halfhyde "to embark convicts for South Africa and to take command of a prison ship." These dangerous criminals will be sworn in as soldiers against the Boer upon arrival, when and if Halfhyde delivers them. Followed by Halfhyde Goes to War (RC 28556). 1985. The Haunted Sisters RC 54140 by Jean Plaidy read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Three Crowns (RC 39450), Britain is on the eve of the 1688 Glorious Revolution. The Protestant Stuart sisters--Mary, the queen, and Anne, the future monarch--are continually haunted by their betrayal of their Catholic father, James II, in exile in France. 1966. A Health unto His Majesty RC 53533 by Jean Plaidy read by Corrie James 2 cassettes With the restoration of the crown to Charles Stuart, the whole of Britain is elated, and so begins a period of licentiousness after years of Puritan rule, plague, and war. Charles's life is revealed through the eyes of his wife, Catherine of Braganza, and his mistress, Lady Castlemaine. 1956. The Heartsong of Charging Elk RC 53056 by James Welch read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes France, 1890s. While traveling abroad with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, the ailing Charging Elk, an Oglala Indian, is left behind in a Marseille hospital. Speaking neither French nor English, the penniless Native American faces daunting difficulties in a foreign culture. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. The Horsemasters RC 54277 by Joan Wolf read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes In Cro-Magnon southern France a horde of horseback riders threaten the tribe of the Kindred in this sequel to Daughter of the Red Deer (RC 37125). The exiled warrior Ronan, his lover, Nel, and other renegades fight to halt the invaders. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1993. I, Roger Williams: A Fragment of Autobiography RC 54406 by Mary Lee Settle read by David Cutler 3 cassettes Chronicle of the life of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island and champion of freedom of conscience, told as if Williams himself is looking back. Relates, in seventeenth-century vernacular, his abilities at impassioned speech. His struggles and triumphs under the tutelage of Sir Edward Coke figure prominently. 2001. Jeremy Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1790-1791 RC 54183 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to Demelza (RC 54182), Ross Poldark is charged with plundering two wrecked ships on the beach below his house and must appear in court on a charge of piracy. He is also shunned for his marriage to Demelza as they await the birth of their child. 1950. Karyn's Memory Box: Keepsake Legacies, Volume 2 RC 53516 by Stephanie Grace Whitson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes 1997. Reagan Bishop buys a crock at an antique auction and discovers a memory box belonging to Karyn Ensinger. Reagan locates Karyn's granddaughter Irene, who relates the story of how Karyn came to America in 1880 and, with faith and courage, built a new life there. Sequel to Sarah's Patchwork (RC 53515). 1999. King Hereafter RC 52952 by Dorothy Dunnett read by George Holmes 7 cassettes in 2 containers(Reissue) Thorfinn, baptized Macbeth, fights to unite Alba--later called Scotland--in the eleventh century. One of three brothers who rule the Orkney islands, he uses circumstance, cunning, marriage, and battle to become the dominant figure of the north country. Some violence. 1982. The Knight of the Sacred Lake: Guenevere, Volume 2 RC 53707 by Rosalind Miles read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes In this sequel to Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country (RC 53706), peace is restored to Guenevere's kingdom after years of strife. But the goddess cult on the sacred isle of Avalon is threatened. And Guenevere continues to betray Arthur by loving Lancelot. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. The Last Jew RC 53852 by Noah Gordon read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes During the Spanish Inquisition, Yonah Ben Helkias's father and brother are killed--by the same person, he suspects. Drifting through the country, Yonah resists becoming a "converso" (Catholic convert) and makes a living as a laborer, an armorer, and, finally, a physician, until at last he makes peace with his memories. Some violence. 2000. Lost Nation RC 54434 by Jeffrey Lent read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes In 1838, hard-hearted trader Blood wins Sally, a fifteen-year-old whore, at cards. Their relationship becomes more complex as they trek north to the New England/Canadian border and encounter Blood's sons. By the author of In the Fall (RC 50270). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. The Love-Artist RC 54198 by Jane Alison read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Imaginative tale of classical poet Ovid's banishment from Rome. Famous for his love lyrics, Ovid embarks on an affair with Xenia, a witchlike healer from the Black Sea provinces. In Rome together and both enamored of immortality, Xenia inspires Ovid's work. But the poet's ambition leads to his downfall. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Magic of Ordinary Days RC 54503 by Ann Howard Creel read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes During the Second World War, Olivia, a pregnant graduate student, is married off by her preacher father to a stranger--a sugar beet farmer from southeast Colorado--to avoid a scandal. Olivia befriends two Japanese American sisters from a nearby internment camp, and she gradually learns to appreciate her shy, gentle husband. 2001. Naming the Spirits RC 53172 by Lawrence Thornton read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes In Argentina, a group of young people are driven to the pampas, executed, and buried except for one young woman. She is separated from the others, shot, and left for dead. Disoriented and amnesiac, she wanders until she finds refuge in Buenos Aires. Sequel to Imagining Argentina (RC 27702). Some strong language. 1995. Nora's Ribbon of Memories: Keepsake Legacies, Volume 3 RC 53517 by Stephanie Grace Whitson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Irene Peale's nephew Noah and friend Reagan take her back home to speed up her recovery from a stroke. When Reagan opens a box containing a "charm string," Irene begins to tell the story of Nora O'Dell, a young girl seeking love and happiness in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sequel to Karyn's Memory Box (RC 53516). 1999. Nuremberg: The Reckoning RC 54767 by William F. Buckley read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes In 1939 German Axel Reinhard sends his American wife and son back to the United States. In 1945 Second Lieutenant Sebastian Reinhard is an interpreter at the war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, where he learns of his father's war duties and family secret. Strong language and some violence. 2002. The Passion of Artemisia RC 53658 by Susan Vreeland read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Fictional treatment of the post-Renaissance Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653). Begins with the pivotal event in her life: her humiliation at the trial of Agostino Tassi, her father's fellow artist, for the rape of Artemisia. Follows her successful career and stormy life. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. The Peacemakers: An American Family Portrait, Book 8 RC 53378 by Jack Cavanaugh read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Victors (RC 53143), Travis and Paige, the children of Nat and Allegra Morgan, become involved in the Vietnam War. Travis, unwillingly, is sent to battle. Paige becomes a protester and, for a time, seems to lose her faith. Yet it is faith that ultimately sustains them. 1999. Picture Maker RC 54509 by Penina Keen Spinka read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes Pre-Columbian saga of a Native American woman, Picture Maker, whose drawings foretell the future. Depicts Picture Maker's longhouse clan, the Algonquins who capture her, and the Naskapi, Inuit, and Norse people she meets journeying through eastern North America. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Pictures, 1918 RC 51871 by Jeanette Ingold read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Asia is a high school junior in a small Texas town during World War I. As her feelings for her neighbor, Nick, grow, Asia also becomes enamored of a new hobby--photography. Meanwhile, she worries about her grandmother's growing forgetfulness and Nick's unsettling cousin. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The President's Lady: A Novel about Rachel and Andrew Jackson RC 53691 by Irving Stone read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes (Reissue) Rachel Donelson Robards first meets lawyer Andrew Jackson when she is separated from her abusive husband, Lewis. After they fall in love they travel to the Spanish territories to obtain her divorce in order to marry. When war hero Jackson later ventures into politics, his wife's scandalous past creates a crisis. 1951. The Rebels: The Kent Family Chronicles, Vol. 2 RC 52647 by John Jakes read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes (Reissue) Philip Kent, the illegitimate son of an English aristocrat, joins the Continental Army in 1775 and fights for the revolutionary cause. He also starts a family and continues his printing press. Sequel to The Bastard (RC 52646). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1975. Red Stick: The White Indian, Book 26 RC 54117 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes As Tecumseh rises up in the West, Little Hawk, son of the White Indian, ponders taking up arms against the British. Meanwhile Gao, the White Indian's courageous nephew, marries and vows revenge on the soldiers who scorned him. Sequel to War Clouds (RC 39184). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. Requiem for a Lost Empire RC 54725 by Andrei Makine read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Follows a Russian family for three generations, from the Russian revolution to the late twentieth century. The experiences of the family's men, who are spies and soldiers, unfold against a backdrop of violent and political conflicts in their country and abroad. 2001. The Rock: A Tale of Seventh-Century Jerusalem RC 54670 by Kanan Makiya read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Historical fiction incorporating Judaic, Christian, and Muslim traditions about the rock enshrined by Solomon's temple and later by the Dome of the Rock mosque. Narrated by Ishaq, who designed the dome--the first monument of Islam--as he explores the meaning of this site and its holiness shared by the three great monotheistic religions. 2001. Ross Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787 RC 54181 by Winston Graham read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) Captain Ross Poldark returns to Cornwall from the lost war in the American colonies to find his father dead and his small estate in ruins. Worse, his wealthy cousin Francis is betrothed to the girl he had intended to marry. Followed by Demelza (RC 54182). 1951. Sacajawea RC 53051 by Anna Lee Waldo read by Erin Jones 9 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Tale of Sacajawea, the young Shoshoni woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific in 1804. Describes native lore and rituals as well as the journey through the mountains. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1978. Saints and Villains RC 52842 by Denise Giardina read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Historical novel based on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Christian theologian whose convictions caused him to oppose the Nazis. Describes how a failed assassination attempt against Hitler led to Bonhoeffer's imprisonment. Studies the character of a righteous man who acts on his beliefs even at the expense of his life. 1998. Sarah's Patchwork: Keepsake Legacies, Volume 1 RC 53515 by Stephanie Grace Whitson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes 1947. When Lorna's Aunt Sarah died, she left Lorna her patchwork quilt. Lorna uses the fabric in each square to relate the story of Sarah's transformation from an orphan, who came west on the orphan train, to a courageous woman of strength and faith. Followed by Karyn's Memory Box (RC 53516). 1998. The Scotswoman RC 54013 by Inglis Fletcher read by Patricia Kilgarriff 4 cassettes Flora MacDonald, who saved the life of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) decades earlier, joins other Highlanders in the colony of North Carolina. Many Scots who side with the Loyalists are killed or captured at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in 1776. 1954. Sea Glass RC 53783 by Anita Shreve read by Judith Ann Gantly 2 cassettes Newlyweds Honora and Sexton Beecher buy a house in New Hampshire in 1929 just before Sexton loses his sales job. He begins working at a dangerous textile mill that is unionizing. Honora makes her own friends and falls in love with another worker until tragedy strikes. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Search of Mary Katherine Mulloy RC 54096 by Carole Bolton read by Corrie James 2 cassettes (Reissue) Driven from Ireland by the potato famine of the 1840s and the loss of most of her family, Mary Katherine Mulloy and her younger brother, Joe, arrive in New York to search for Mary's betrothed, Alan O'Dugan--who, they discover, has left for the California gold fields. For senior high and older readers. 1974. The Seekers: The Kent Family Chronicles, Vol. 3 RC 52648 by John Jakes read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes (Reissue) Western territories, 1790s. Abraham Kent returns to Boston from the army and falls in love with his stepsister, Elizabeth. Unwilling to work for his father, Philip, he marries Elizabeth and heads west to start a new generation. Sequel to The Rebels (RC 52647). Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1975. Shadow of the Watching Star: The First Americans, Volume 8 RC 52294 by William Sarabande read by John Polk 3 cassettes As the People wander, hungry and desperate, across a desolate land, their leader, shaman Cha-kwena, travels with the sacred herd of mammoths he has sworn to protect. Cha-kwena is forced to decide where his loyalties lie. Sequel to The Edge of the World (RC 38618). Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. The Siege of Isfahan RC 53162 by Jean-Christophe Rufin read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Abyssinian (RC 49380), Jean-Baptiste Poncet, now practicing medicine in Isfahan, Persia, learns that his dear friend Juremi is in peril in Russia. Poncet sets off to rescue Juremi, leaving his wife and daughter behind to endure the attack of the Afghans. 2001. Slap Your Sides RC 54247 by M.E. Kerr read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Life in their Pennsylvania hometown changes for Jubal Shoemaker and his Quaker family when his older brother Bud becomes a conscientious objector during World War II. Jubal's own convictions about killing are tested while protecting a friend. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Song of the Earth RC 53607 by Alexander Cordell read by George Holmes 3 cassettes (Reissue) A Welsh coal mining family struggles to stay together as miners organize against exploitation by English mine owners in the mid- nineteenth century. The courage of men fighting for dignity and justice is tested as love of family is pitted against loyalty to a striking union. Some strong language. 1969. The Spanish Bridegroom RC 53713 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) Novel based on the life and loves of Philip II of Spain, who reigned during the Inquisition. Once married to Mary Tudor of England, he also had three other wives, including one promised to his unbalanced son, Don Carlos. 1954. Spirit Moon: The First Americans, Volume 11 RC 52297 by William Sarabande read by John Polk 4 cassettes As the Ice Age ends, the People, led by T“rnƒrssuk, begin a journey to the Great River of the White Whales where they hope to reunite with friendly tribes. Yet T“rnƒrssuk foresees a struggle for survival. Sequel to Time beyond Beginning (RC 52296). Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. The Ten Thousand: A Novel of Ancient Greece RC 54739 by Michael Curtis Ford read by Fred Major 3 cassettes 401 B.C. Theo recounts his ill-fated adventure with his master, Xenophon of Athens, when they join the renegade army of Cyrus of Persia and travel 1,000 miles through the desert to fight for the throne in Babylon. Defeated, the Greek mercenaries escape to the north. Violence and strong language. 2001. The Thistle and the Rose RC 53989 by Jean Plaidy read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to The Sixth Wife (RC 52377), the marriage of James IV of Scotland and Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII's younger sister, gets off to a shaky start when she discovers that James not only has many mistresses but numerous illegitimate offspring. 1963. Trinity RC 53391 by Leon Uris read by L.J. Ganser 5 cassettes (Reissue) Traces the fate of three families in Ireland from 1840-1916. The Larkins of County Donegal are Catholic peasants living under the rule of the aristocratic English Hubble dynasty. The MacLeods of Belfast are Protestant shipyard workers originally from Scotland. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1976. Troy RC 54118 by AdŠle Geras read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Told from the point of view of the women of Troy, the tale recounts the last weeks of the Trojan War, when women are sick of tending the wounded, men are tired of fighting, and bored gods and goddesses find ways to stir things up. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2000. The Victors: An American Family Portrait, Book 7 RC 53143 by Jack Cavanaugh read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes San Diego, 1941. Through the centuries, the Morgan family's spiritual heritage has waned. However, when Pearl Harbor is attacked, Johnny and Laura Morgan's four children are placed in situations that test their faith and endanger their lives. Sequel to The Allies (RC 45517). 1998. The War Trail North: The Real People, Book 7 RC 54102 by Robert J. Conley read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette The day when Young Puppy goes on his first hunt alone, his older brother is clubbed to death by Hiadeoni, a vengeful warrior of the People of the Great Hill. Now it is Young Puppy's turn for revenge, even though his journey into enemy territory could spark tribal warfare. 1995. Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt RC 53723 by Wilbur Smith read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes In this sequel to River God (RC 37819), Taita retreats to the desert to study magic after the death of his lover and queen. Years later, when the queen's teenage grandson, Nefer, becomes pharaoh, Taita returns to protect him from intrigue. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2001. The White RC 54821 by Deborah Larsen read by Jill Ferris 1 cassette In 1758, Indians abduct and scalp a Pennsylvania colonial family. Teenager Mary Jemison, however, is spared and adopted by two Seneca women. Always identified by her white skin, Mary nonetheless becomes a blend of two cultures--a self-defined woman. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague RC 54834 by Geraldine Brooks read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Derbyshire, England; 1666. Anna Frith, an eighteen-year-old widow with two children, is a servant at the rectory. In her account of the plague's arrival and the villagers' difficult choice of quarantine, she shows what can happen to faith and human kindness in times of widespread death and desperation. Some violence. Bestseller 2001. The Years with Laura D¡az RC 53699 by Carlos Fuentes read by MaryBeth Wise 4 cassettes Born in 1898, Laura grows up with the new century, her personal story intermingled with the turbulent history of Mexico. Among her friends she numbers Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, who paints her image into one of his murals. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Holidays He Sees You When You're Sleeping RC 53426 by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Sterling Brooks has been waiting to enter heaven for forty-six years. He finally gets a chance to redeem his life by returning to Earth and helping someone. He chooses Marissa, a seven-year- old desperately missing her father and grandmother, who are in the Witness Protection Program. Bestseller 2001. The Promise in a Kiss: A Christmas Novel RC 54475 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes 1783. Helena recognizes Sebastian Cynster as the stranger with whom she shared an unforgettable kiss in Paris seven years ago. He now navigates her through London society to help her choose a husband. The passion between them points to a most unlikely match. Prequel to The Cynsters series. Descriptions of sex. 2001. Visions of Sugar Plums RC 55055 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Trenton, New Jersey, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is searching for toy-store owner Sandy Claws, who skipped bail just before Christmas. Diesel, a mysterious stranger, appears at Plum's doorstep also seeking a lawbreaker. Together they deal with Plum's zany family, a parcel of elves, and the missing men. Strong language. Bestseller 2002. Human Relationships As We Are Now RC 51586 by May Sarton read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette (Reissue) Elderly spinster schoolteacher Caro Spencer is left in a desolate old folks' home by her older brother. As boredom and lack of mental stimulation increase for her, she keeps a journal and plans for the inevitable. 1973. Atonement RC 54023 by Ian McEwan read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes England, 1935. Cambridge graduates Cecilia and Robbie fall in love, defying class distinctions. But a greater crime is perpetrated by Cecilia's melodramatic thirteen-year-old sister, Briony. Her willful misconstruction of events she witnesses leads to the disintegration of her upper-class family and a lifetime of recriminations. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Bel Canto RC 54190 by Ann Patchett read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes The private performance of lyric soprano Roxane Coss entices Japanese industrialist Katsumi Hosokawa to attend a party in his honor in South America. While the audience applauds, guerrillas occupy the mansion taking everyone hostage. As the outer world recedes, relationships between captors and captives come into play. Some strong language. PEN/Faulkner Award. 2001. Bodega Dreams RC 53689 by Ernesto Qui¤onez read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Spanish Harlem. Chino's young, pregnant wife wants him to go straight, but he becomes involved with Willie Bodega, a crook with an honest dream to help Puerto Ricans. Soon Chino is in over his head. Strong language and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2000. Carolina Autumn RC 52340 by Carol Lynch Williams read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette As she begins high school, fourteen-year-old Carolina is grieving over the death of her father and sister, while dealing with difficult relationships with her mother and her best friend. Each step forward helps Carolina learn to rely on her own strength and courage. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. A City of Bells RC 54388 by Elizabeth Goudge read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Mr. Jocelyn Irvin, a shell-shocked veteran of the Boer War, decides to leave home and move in with his grandfather, Canon Fordyce, in the English country town of Torminster. There he meets two orphans adopted by his grandparents and falls in love with an actress, Felicity Summers. 1936. The Color of Absence: Twelve Stories about Loss and Hope RC 54373 edited by James Howe read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes A dozen short stories dealing with various losses. In "Shoofly Pie," Arab American Mattie mourns the death of her mother and takes solace in her new job at a restaurant. In "Season's End," an aging baseball player loses his last championship game. For senior high readers. 2001. The Dearly Departed RC 54389 by Elinor Lipman read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes In this social comedy, Sunny Batten returns to her dreaded New Hampshire hometown when her mother dies. At the funeral, she sees a look-alike who could be her half brother. Family secrets come to light, the village welcomes her back, and she falls in love: satire with a happy ending. Some strong language. 2001. The Dive from Clausen's Pier RC 54324 by Ann Packer read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Carrie, raised in Wisconsin and engaged to her high school sweetheart, feels her life is all too predictable. Her fianc‚'s dive off a pier, leaving him a quadriplegic, precipitates her move to New York City and a lot of soul searching. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Eva Moves the Furniture RC 54648 by Margot Livesey read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Eva McEwen grows up in a small Scottish town with her father and his sister, because her mother died at Eva's birth in 1920. Two other companions--a woman and a girl who never age--show up unpredictably and guide many of her decisions, especially regarding her suitors. 2001. Fiona Range RC 51752 by Mary McGarry Morris read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes Promiscuous, lonely thirty-year-old waitress Fiona was raised as a charity case in her aunt's prestigious family. She attempts to establish a relationship with her rumored father, but events get out of control. Fiona falls for her cousin's old boyfriend and then for her fianc‚. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Good Harbor RC 54561 by Anita Diamant read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Two women, one fighting breast cancer and the other feeling isolated from her workaholic husband and teenage daughter, seek consolation and support in their friendship. As they spend the summer walking Good Harbor beach in Massachusetts, they share their personal histories and most guarded fears. 2001. Good in Bed RC 54308 by Jennifer Weiner read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes After her ex-boyfriend discusses her weight problem in a magazine column, successful reporter Cannie feels betrayed. Cannie's family offer little solace, but with her friends' help, the sale of her screenplay, and an unexpected baby, she realizes what's important. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Grand Avenue RC 54204 by Joy Fielding read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Four suburban neighbors--Chris, Barbara, Susan, and Vicki--forge a bond while gathering at the local playground despite their different lifestyles. Over the years they share problems regarding unfaithful husbands and unruly children until one of them is murdered. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Hearts RC 53597 by Hilma Wolitzer read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Linda Reismann, widowed at twenty-six after a six-week marriage, and her sullen thirteen-year-old stepdaughter, Robin, travel to the Midwest to deposit Robin with paternal relatives whom the girl has never met. The kinfolk are unable to take Robin, so the travelers continue to the West coast. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1980. Highwire Moon RC 53419 by Susan Straight read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes An illegal alien in southern California, Serafina is also an unwed teenage mother, who is suddenly deported to Mexico without Elvia, her three-year-old daughter. Serafina struggles to return, while the abandoned child is thrown into foster care and unwittingly follows in her mother's footsteps. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Horowitz and Mrs. Washington RC 53931 by Henry Denker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes After elderly New York widower Sam Horowitz is mugged and knifed and then suffers a stroke, his children arrange for a nurse/housekeeper to help with his physical therapy. At first Sam rejects African American Harriet Washington, but gradually he accepts her as a friend. Prequel to Mrs. Washington and Horowitz, Too (RC 52709). 1979. I Wish I Had a Red Dress RC 55233 by Pearl Cleage read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Sequel to What Looks like Crazy on an Ordinary Day (RC 46770). Joyce Mitchell, widowed social worker, dreams of celebrating life in the perfect red dress. When she meets the new vice principal, she is closer to her dreams than ever before. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. In My Father's Court RC 53128 by Isaac Bashevis Singer read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes (Reissue) Stories based on Singer's childhood memories of the rabbinical court his father conducted in the family home on Krochmalna Street in Warsaw in the early 1900s. These tales reflect the importance of Jewish law and its interpretation by the rabbi in the Eastern European Jewish community. 1966. Just Say No! RC 53900 by Omar Tyree read by Bill Quinn 4 cassettes African American buddies Darin Harmon and John Williams of North Carolina receive college scholarships, Darin for sports and John for music. When Darin receives a career-ending injury he becomes John's manager. Successful, John struggles with the temptations of fame--and his bipolar condition. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2001. The Kind of Love That Saves You RC 54097 by Amy Yurk read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette After five years of marriage Sarah is happy to become pregnant. In a series of journal entries to her unborn baby she relates the events of her beloved husband's death, her estrangement from her childhood friend Calista, and the unexpected support she receives from a new neighbor. 2000. A Love of My Own RC 54842 by E. Lynn Harris read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes Both Zola Norwood, the editor-in-chief of a hip African American magazine in New York City, and its gay CEO, Raymond Tyler, are looking for love and stability after their many years of disappointment. Sequel to Any Way the Wind Blows (RC 53010). Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Me Times Three RC 54164 by Alex Witchel read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes 1980s, Manhattan. Sandra Berlin is engaged, ambitious, and expecting a storybook future. Her hopes are dashed after she learns her fianc‚ has deceived her. Thrown back into the singles' pool, she endures dating disasters. Her fears and epiphanies increase when her best friend becomes ill. 2002. Memento Mori RC 52084 by Muriel Spark read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes (Reissue) London, 1950s. Dame Lettie Colston, age seventy-nine, receives anonymous telephone calls telling her matter-of-factly "Remember you must die." Surprising reactions are provoked in the various other recipients of these calls, who include a celebrated author, an unscrupulous housekeeper, an octogenarian with an eye for women, and twelve occupants of an old folks' home. 1959. More Stories from My Father's Court RC 53129 by Isaac Bashevis Singer read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Twenty-seven more stories evoking the Jewish community in early- twentieth-century Warsaw. The stories are drawn from Singer's childhood recollections of the men and women who came to his father, the rabbi, for advice and opinion on Jewish law. Sequel to In My Father's Court (RC 53128). 2000. The Na‹ve and Sentimental Lover RC 54092 by John Le Carr‚ read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes (Reissue) Aldo Cassidy, a wealthy London businessman bored with his way of life, becomes infatuated with a glamorous bohemian couple--a writer named Shamus and his beautiful wife, Helen. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1979. The Night Listener RC 52746 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Gabriel Noone suffers from writer's block, struggling to create a script for his late-night radio program and trying to cope with the departure of his lover of ten years. The arrival of a book manuscript by a thirteen-year-old boy who has endured horrendous sexual abuse by his parents changes Gabriel's life. Strong language. 2000. Pardon Me, You're Stepping on My Eyeball! RC 54914 by Paul Zindel read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes (Reissue) "Marsh" Mellow and Edna Shinglebox, both fifteen, meet in a therapy group at Curtis Lee High School. The two appear freaky and depressed, but when they take off on an adventure together, they help each other move toward self-acceptance. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1976. The Pickup RC 54086 by Nadine Gordimer read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes A chance encounter between Julie, a privileged white South African, and Abdu, an illegal Arab immigrant car mechanic, develops into an affair. On the brink of deportation, Abdu marries Julie, who moves with him to his ancestral Muslim village. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Prague RC 54758 by Arthur Phillips read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Five young North Americans live in Budapest, although they suspect that Prague is a better place. An odd assortment thrown together by an expatriate bond rather than sincere affinity, they sort through career and lifestyle decisions. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Quentins RC 55054 by Maeve Binchy read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Ella Brady has been a customer at Quentins since she was six years old. Now in her twenties and recovering from an affair, Ella turns her attention to producing a documentary about the increasingly successful restaurant, whose staff and customers exemplify Dublin's fortunes since the 1970s. 2002. Skinned Alive: Stories RC 52860 by Edmund White read by Chris Parente 2 cassettes In this collection of eight stories, White explores themes of gay life such as desire, intimacy, love, and jealousy. Through it all, his characters live under the melancholy spectre of AIDS and the ever-present threat of mortality and grief. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. The Snow Goose RC 54514 by Paul Gallico read by Janis Gray 1 cassette (Reissue) A young Saxon girl brings a reclusive hunchbacked painter an injured Canada goose. Bonds of affection grow between the bird and Philip Rhayader and Fritha, linking them in Philip's heroic decision to rescue soldiers at Dunkirk during World War II. 1940. Spies RC 54025 by Michael Frayn read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Following one of their mothers around the neighborhood, two British schoolboys during World War II imagine that she is a German spy. Stephen and Keith soon enter the world of grownups and become entangled in events beyond their comprehension. Bestseller 2002. Standing in the Rainbow RC 54819 by Fannie Flagg read by Barbara Caruso 3 cassettes Follows town life in Elmwood Springs, Missouri, from the 1940s to the 1990s. Mrs. Dorothy Smith from Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! (RC 47006) continues her radio show. Her son, Bobby, gets involved with the guests, including a blind teenager and a gospel-singing family. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Sula RC 54438 by Toni Morrison read by Gail Nelson 1 cassette (Reissue) In Medallion, Ohio, African American girls Sula and Nel grow up in the Bottom during the 1920s and 1930s. Nel follows the traditional route of marriage and children, while Sula ventures out into the world. Traces their friendship and estrangement through the years. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1973. The Three of Us RC 55126 by Cynthia Victor read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes After a store robbery in which four people die, survivors Kip, Eloise, and Nora become best friends. They share their main regrets and are determined to turn their lives around. False starts, tragedies, and ultimately positive changes occur. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. Three Weeks in Paris RC 54312 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Although they were once friends, Alexandra, Kay, Jessica, and Maria graduate from a Paris design school, parting as enemies. After seven silent years, they reunite to celebrate the birthday of their beloved teacher. The women examine their past feud and reveal their troubled love lives. Descriptions of sex. 2002. Thursdays at Eight RC 54737 by Debbie Macomber read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Four women friends from a writing class meet weekly for breakfast and companionship. Despite their age differences, Clare, Liz, Karen, and Julia find support and solace during difficult times that include divorce, death, career decisions, and motherhood. 2001. Times and Seasons RC 53473 by Beverly LaHaye and Terri Blackstock read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes The women of Cedar Circle continue to support each other through crises. As Cathy prepares for her wedding, she learns her son, Mark, has been arrested. Brenda objects to her teenage son working. Tory struggles to raise her daughter, who has Down syndrome. Sequel to Showers in Season (RC 52213). 2001. Twelve RC 54815 by Nick McDonell read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette White Mike is a clean-cut drug dealer happy to oblige fellow Manhattan preppies eager to try a new drug, Twelve. But the teenagers' New Year's Eve party with its open door policy gets out of control. Debut novel by teenage author. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Whale Talk RC 52057 by Chris Crutcher read by John Polk 2 cassettes Talented, multiracial teen T.J. Jones shuns organized sports but agrees to help his favorite teacher pull together a swim team. He attracts a group of misfits who become buddies and champions-- earning the ire of the school jocks, whose bullying erupts into violence. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2001. What Became of Her RC 54690 by M.E. Kerr read by John Polk 1 cassette Widowed, wealthy Rosalind Slaymaster returns to her small hometown with her constant companion, Peale, a mannequin. Meanwhile E.C.--a friend of her teenaged niece Julie--discovers Rosalind's old diary. He learns how some of the townspeople humiliated her and of Rosalind's plan to seek revenge. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. What You Owe Me RC 54231 by Bebe Moore Campbell read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes After World War II African American Hosanna Clark and Holocaust survivor Gilda Rosenstein meet while working as maids. After they develop and market a hand lotion, Gilda takes off with their profits and starts a successful cosmetic company. Hosanna's daughter, Matriece, eventually joins the company, seeking revenge. Some strong language. 2001. Humor Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years RC 53397 by Sue Townsend read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Adrian resumes his diary in 1997, commenting on his problems and those of England. Now thirty, Adrian is a single father, chef at a fashionable restaurant of British cuisine, and still longing for Pandora Braithwaite, his first love. Companion to Adrian Mole: The Lost Years (RC 46669). Strong language. 1999. Bad Heir Day RC 54592 by Wendy Holden read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Fledgling London writer Anna Farrier takes a job as an assistant to inebriate bestselling romance writer Cassandra Knight and her lecherous washed-up rock star husband. Then Anna discovers that she's really been hired to be the nanny to the couple's fiendish eight-year-old, Zak. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Bad News RC 53434 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Professional thief John Dortmunder, last seen in What's the Worst That Could Happen? (RC 46566), gets involved in a gambling casino scam. Little Feather Redcorn and her accomplices switch bodies from graveyards to prove that she's the last member of her tribe and is entitled to millions. Some strong language. 2001. Beyond Bingo RC 54403 by Joan Drummond Miller and others read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Three elderly California women feel revitalized when they buy some marijuana and bake it in brownies to help a friend who has cancer manage her pain. Before long, supplied by Mafia drug dealers, they are providing illegal relief to other customers. Then a dismembered corpse spoils the fun. Some strong language. 2000. Cause Celeb RC 53323 by Helen Fielding read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Satire from author of Bridget Jones's Diary (RC 46267) about London's rich and famous. Publicist Rosie Richardson leaves her shallow but gorgeous lover Oliver Marchant for refugee work in Africa. When famine hits she returns to England to arrange a celebrity-backed emergency effort. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994. Deep in the Shade of Paradise RC 55176 by John Dufresne read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes In this sequel to Louisiana Power and Light (RC 40122), Grisham Loudermilk is marrying Ariane Thevenot in Shiver-de-Freeze, Louisiana. But Grisham still sees his lover, Miranda, and his cousin, Adlai, falls in love with the bride. Meanwhile Father Pat is rethinking celibacy. Some strong language. 2002. Handyman RC 51543 by Linda Nichols read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Maggie, a college dropout and single mom with a dead-end job, accepts her friend's offer to pay for a three-week therapy overhaul. Unaware that the therapist had a heart attack, Maggie unburdens herself to remodeling contractor Jake. Instead of admitting he's not the doctor, Jake attempts to fix Maggie's life. Some strong language. 2000. I Don't Want to Go to Jail RC 54080 by Jimmy Breslin read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Satirical tale of the twilight of the New York Mafia. Fausti "the Fist" Dellacava has run the mob's operation in Greenwich Village for decades. When he is arrested he fakes insanity to avoid jail time. Meanwhile, because of his family, the Fist's nephew and namesake can't find legitimate work. Violence and strong language. 2001. Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas: Further, Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson RC 54535 by Louise Rennison read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Georgia continues her journal entries following On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God (RC 52090). Her parents drag her on a vacation to Scotland. Then back home she sees two boys at the same time. For senior high readers. Bestseller 2001. Miss Julia Throws a Wedding RC 54718 by Ann B. Ross read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes Widow Julia Springer of Abbotsville, North Carolina, insists on planning a wedding for attorney Binkie Enloe and her fianc‚, deputy Coleman Bates. But Miss Julia really wants her friend Hazel Marie to get hitched to her live-in lover as a good example to Hazel's young son. 2002. The Nanny Diaries RC 54032 by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Satirical take on rich New Yorkers who hire caregivers to be substitute parents. An NYU student majoring in child development opts for a part-time nanny job to pay her rent and winds up with more family involvement than she anticipated. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Photo Hero: A Satire of Photography RC 54383 by George A. Covington read by Gary Telles 2 cassettes Anthony Slone, a widowed photographer whose career has been revitalized by a scandal, agrees to help a dying multimillionaire achieve a lasting reputation as a famous photographer. Thomas Adderly-Phillips is rechristened "Taps" and, with Slone's help, perpetrates a hoax on the world. Strong language. 2001. The Princess Diaries RC 51524 by Meg Cabot read by Mary Ann Nichols 2 cassettes Fourteen-year-old Mia keeps a diary of her problems--she's too tall and flat chested, she's flunking algebra, and her mom is dating her teacher. But then her dad arrives from Europe to announce that Mia is really a princess and the heir to his throne. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Up in the Air RC 53856 by Walter Kirn read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Ryan Bingham travels from city to city across America performing a job he hates--firing people. He is a citizen of "Airworld," a parallel universe of airplanes, airports, chain food, rent-a- cars, and suite hotels. He is close to attaining his frequent- flier goal--one million bonus miles--before he quits or is fired himself. Some strong language. 2001. Legal The Associate RC 54369 by Phillip Margolin read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Lawyer Daniel Ames becomes the scapegoat in a lawsuit involving a pharmaceutical company accused of causing birth defects. After being fired Ames is suspected of murdering his boss. Investigator Kate Ross and attorney Amanda Jaffe help Ames research the case. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Courting Trouble RC 54177 by Lisa Scottoline read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Philadelphia lawyer Anne Murphy leaves town for the Fourth of July weekend only to read in the newspaper that she's been murdered. Anne realizes that her cat-sitter must have been killed by mistake, so she remains in hiding to catch the culprit. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Enemy Within RC 55145 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes During an election year, New York district attorney Butch Karp contends with several shady situations, among them: a serial killer stalks the homeless; Karp's wife, spitfire Marlene Ciampi, overreacts to getting rich in the stock market; and his daughter, Lucy, volunteers at a dicey soup kitchen. Violence and strong language. 2001. The Hearing RC 53220 by John Lescroart read by Ray Foushee 4 cassettes San Francisco lawyer Dismas Hardy defends a homeless man accused of murdering an African American woman attorney. Police lieutenant Abraham Glitsky has a solid case, but his relationship to the deceased influences him. As Hardy digs further, he uncovers political corruption and scandal. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Judgment RC 53934 by D.W. Buffa read by Dennis Predovic 3 cassettes Loathsome Judge Calvin Jeffries of Portland, Oregon, is murdered. Attorney Joe Antonelli suspects Elliott Winston of masterminding the crime and tries to prove it after another judge dies. Winston, a hospitalized mental patient, is a former lawyer who once attempted to kill Antonelli. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The King of Torts RC 55167 by John Grisham read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Public defender Clay Carter assumes it is just another Washington, D.C., murder case when the defense of Tequila Watson is thrust into his hands. But Carter's investigation into Watson's drug abuse and subsequent rehabilitation uncovers corruption at a major pharmaceutical company. Some strong language. Bestseller 2003. Mortal Allies RC 54157 by Brian Haig read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Major Sean Drummond, introduced in Secret Sanction (RC 53151), is a JAG lawyer assigned to defend an officer accused of murder in South Korea. Drummond finds that his cocounsel is an old law school nemesis, the defendant is a homosexual, and the CIA has secrets to hide. Violence and strong language. 2002. Reversible Errors RC 55056 by Scott Turow read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Kindle County attorney Arthur Raven is appointed to ensure that the decade-old murder case against retarded death row inmate Rommy Gandolph is airtight before Gandolph's execution in a few weeks. But Raven uncovers problems with the evidence, and a dying inmate confesses to the crime. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002. Suspicion of Vengeance RC 53862 by Barbara Parker read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Miami attorney Gail Connor helps a family friend whose grandson is about to be executed for a murder he didn't commit. Gail and her cousin Jackie--a cop in Stuart, Florida, where the crime occurred--investigate. They uncover skeletons in their family that may be linked to the case. Violence and strong language. 2001. True Justice RC 53312 by Robert K. Tanenbaum read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Assistant D.A. Butch Karp and his wife, Marlene Ciampi--last seen in Act of Revenge (RC 49010)--are handling separate cases of infanticide. A series of deaths involving newborns engages the public's attention, but the two lawyers try to rise above politics and public opinion to obtain justice. Violence and strong language. 2000. Unfit to Practice RC 54806 by Perri O'Shaughnessy read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Lake Tahoe attorney Nina Reilly faces disbarment after three case files are stolen from her truck and their confidential contents are disclosed. Defending Reilly are her ex-husband, Jack McIntyre, and her lover, investigator Paul van Wagoner. Circumstances become worse when the files reappear. Strong language and some violence. 2002. Literature All the King's Men RC 53553 by Robert Penn Warren read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Restored edition, reconstructed from the author's original typescript, recreates the world of a corrupt southern politician of the 1920s and 1930s. Country boy Willie (Stark) Talos rises to become governor of his state only to be brought down by his personal failings. 2001 editorial afterword by Noel Polk. Strong language. Pulitzer Prize. 1946. Austerlitz RC 53308 by W.G. Sebald read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes A discussion of architectural history in 1967 in the Antwerp, Belgium, train station initiates a tenuous friendship between the unnamed speaker and the title character. During encounters over the next thirty years, Austerlitz gradually reveals his complex identity as a child of Holocaust victims who was raised by Welsh Protestants. Bestseller 2001. Collected Stories RC 53855 by Saul Bellow read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Thirteen stories by the American 1976 Nobel laureate. In "What Kind of Day Did You Have?" a renowned but now aging critic makes exorbitant demands of his mistress; though she complies at considerable personal hardship, he fails her at a critical juncture. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Collected Stories of Richard Yates RC 53249 by Richard Yates read by Fred Major 4 cassettes Twenty-seven stories by an acclaimed American writer who died in 1992. Yates often focuses on dreamers and unfulfilled ambitions. The autobiographical "Saying Goodbye to Sally" tells about the short-term affair of a young novelist invited to write a Hollywood screenplay in the early sixties. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Ferdydurke RC 54011 by Witold Gombrowicz read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes A thirty-year-old writer is abducted by a professor and turned back into a schoolboy. He uses his unprecedented new situation to give offense and admit to disreputable desires. This 1937 black comedy, a classic of European modernism, is translated into English directly from the Polish original for the first time. Foreword by Susan Sontag. 2000. The Gourmet Club: A Sextet RC 54236 by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Six stories representative of different phases of this early twentieth-century Japanese writer's work, originally published between 1911 and 1955. In the title piece, an overindulged gourmand goes to extreme lengths to pique the jaded appetites of his fellow club members. 2001. A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage RC 53185 by Mark Twain read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette A previously unpublished story by Mark Twain, written in 1876. Set in small-town Missouri, the tale involves an arranged marriage, a mysterious stranger, and a convenient murder and has a twist at the end. The foreword and afterword by Roy Blount Jr. explain the book's literary significance. 2001. Murphy RC 53985 by Samuel Beckett read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Early novel by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright and novelist who died in 1989. With grim humor, verbal showmanship, and playful erudition--very different from his later works--Beckett explores the deterioration of an alienated Irishman in London. Murphy attempts to disengage himself from everyday life, finally taking refuge in an asylum. Some strong language. 1938. Stories and Texts for Nothing RC 53908 by Samuel Beckett read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Three short stories and thirteen vignettes by 1969 Nobel Prize- winning Irish writer. Originally published in French in 1958 and later translated by the author. 1967. Summer in Baden-Baden RC 54249 by Leonid Tsypkin read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Fictional recreation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's western European travels with his new wife, Anna, in 1867. Depicts his intense passions and obsessions--jealousy, gambling, his health, the constant humiliation of limited funds, and his anti-Semitism. Portrays the intimacy of the couple's conjugal love and Anna's profound grief at Dostoyevsky's deathbed. Some strong language. 1987. Tropisms RC 53730 by Nathalie Sarraute read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette A series of "movements"--lean, disembodied vignettes--captured in words by the experimental twentieth-century French writer of the "new novel." Sarraute claims that this first book of prose poems contains in germinal form all the raw material she continued to develop in later works. Translated from the 1957 French edition. 1963. Up at the Villa RC 53803 by W. Somerset Maugham read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Thirty-year-old English widow Mary Panton, mending her spirits at a borrowed Italian villa, receives two marriage proposals--one from a friend of her late father and another from a ne'er-do- well. When tragedy strikes, Mary uncovers the true character of each suitor. 1940. Watt RC 53416 by Samuel Beckett read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Challenging absurdist fiction by the Irish novelist and playwright who won the 1969 Nobel Prize for literature. In a succession of grim, comic, and surreal moments, Watt seeks meaning in the mundane while he waits for the employer, Mr. Knott, who never appears. 1945. Medical The Case of Dr. Sachs RC 53690 by Martin Winckler read by Corrie James 3 cassettes A rural French physician's dedication to the Hippocratic oath, his prevailing kindness to humanity, and his disgruntlement with medical bureaucracy are revealed through vignettes of his interactions with patients, friends, and medical associates. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Prix du Livre Inter. 2000. Fatal RC 54307 by Michael Palmer read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Dr. Matt Ruttledge believes that the illnesses in his hometown of Belinda, West Virginia, are caused by the local coal mine. Then, with the investigative help of visiting doctor Nikki Solari, he discovers that an experimental vaccine tested a decade earlier is the culprit--and is going on sale. Violence and strong language. 2002. Grave Secrets RC 54330 by Kathy Reichs read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Forensic specialist Dr. Tempe Brennan is in Guatemala identifying the bodies of victims of political massacres committed decades earlier. She is called to the capital city to assist in a case involving missing young women, among them the Canadian ambassador's daughter. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Surgeon RC 54007 by Tess Gerritsen read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Trauma surgeon Catherine Cordell left Savannah after escaping from a serial murderer whom she managed to kill. A copycat is now stalking her in Boston while finding other victims, and Catherine falls in love with the detective on the case. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Mystery and Detective Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell RC 54470 by M.C. Beaton read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Just as newlyweds Agatha Raisin and James Lacey discover that they are irreconcilably incompatible, James's former mistress is murdered, and he disappears. Agatha and her friend Sir Charles Fraith investigate. 2001. The Apothecary Rose RC 54661 by Candace M. Robb read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes England, 1363. Medieval sleuth Owen Archer must go undercover at the apothecary. Commanded by the archbishop to investigate the mysterious poisoning of two pilgrims at an abbey in York, Archer must determine who concocted the fatal elixir. Some violence. 1993. April Fool Dead: A Death on Demand Mystery RC 54054 by Carolyn Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes In her South Carolina island hometown, bookstore owner Annie Darling distributes fliers advertising an author's book signing. Then someone plays a vicious joke with counterfeit fliers accusing residents of various crimes. Annie ties the bogus fliers into the murders of a teacher and, later, a student. 2002. The Art of Deception RC 54812 by Ridley Pearson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Seattle policemen Lou Boldt and John LaMoia, investigating separate cases, conclude that the murder of an abused woman and the disappearance of two tourists are related. Meanwhile, a homeless man is stalking department psychologist Daphne Matthews. Violence and strong language. 2002. Authorized Personnel Only RC 53904 by Barbara D'Amato read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Chicago police officers Norm Bennis and Suze Figueroa are tracking a serial killer when a child molester, unbeknownst to Figueroa and seeking revenge, begins living in the attic of her family's old Victorian house. Violence and strong language. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 2000. Bad Boy Brawly Brown RC 54452 by Walter Mosley read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Los Angeles, 1964. Easy Rawlins, still mourning the death of his partner, Mouse, agrees to help a friend locate his stepson, Brawly, who has gotten involved in a radical political group. As Rawlins investigates, he uncovers crooked cops, shady women, robbers, and two murders. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002. Bad News RC 53434 by Donald E. Westlake read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Professional thief John Dortmunder, last seen in What's the Worst That Could Happen? (RC 46566), gets involved in a gambling casino scam. Little Feather Redcorn and her accomplices switch bodies from graveyards to prove that she's the last member of her tribe and is entitled to millions. Some strong language. 2001. The Baked Bean Supper Murders RC 53861 by Virginia Rich read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) Widow Eugenia Potter's neighbors are being killed in the Maine fishing village where she lives part-time, and she suspects she might be next. Between community suppers and lobster cook-offs, she investigates. 1983. Basket Case RC 53626 by Carl Hiaasen read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Florida news reporter Jack Tagger is demoted to writing obituaries. So he attempts to revive his career by proving that the death of a has-been rock star was not accidental. Jack's investigation uncovers multiple murders, kidnapping, and an assault with a frozen lizard. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002. The Bat, The Haunted Lady, The Yellow Room: Three Complete Novels by America's Mistress of Mystery RC 53494 by Mary Roberts Rinehart read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Works by an early-twentieth-century mystery writer (1876-1958), whose sons later established the Farrar & Rinehart publishing company. In The Bat a serial killer preys on the wealthy for blood and money, finally trapping Dale Ogden and her aunt in a country house during a storm. 1995. The Bat; Bab, a Sub-Deb RC 54357 by Mary Roberts Rinehart read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes A pair of works by Rinehart. In The Bat, someone or something is trying to scare Miss Cornelia Van Gorder, of New York City, to death. In Bab, a Sub-Deb, the writing assignment of a schoolgirl, who is a year away from her debut, leads to tragedy and murder. 1920. The Beach House RC 54158 by James Patterson and Peter de Jonge read by Gil Bellows 2 cassettes Jack Mullen, a Columbia University law student from Montauk, Long Island, investigates the death of his younger brother, Peter, who supposedly drowned. Jack knows that Peter was murdered and enlists his friends to help prove it. Rich and powerful people oppose them. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Best American Mystery Stories 2001 RC 53259 edited by Lawrence Block read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Twenty of the year 2000's best short mystery stories selected from magazines. In "Lobster Night" by Russell Banks a barmaid murders her employer. In "Easy Street" by T. Jefferson Parker an FBI agent returns to southern California to catch a bank robber. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century RC 53349 edited by Tony Hillerman read by Ted Stoddard 7 cassettes in 2 containers Anthology of short crime stories of the twentieth century. Includes classic authors like O. Henry, Raymond Chandler, William Faulkner, and Ellery Queen and contemporary writers like Sue Grafton, Lawrence Block, and Dennis Lehane. Foreword by Otto Penzler. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain RC 53746 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes While visiting Paris, Bishop Blackie Ryan of Chicago is asked to investigate the disappearance of a beloved charismatic priest called Jean-Claude. Father Ryan hires a young musician-beggar, Marie-Bernadette, to translate for him. But not everyone is eager to locate the missing man. 2001. Black Mirror RC 53590 by Nancy Werlin read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Sixteen-year-old Frances Leventhal and her brother, Daniel, attend their preppy boarding school on a need-based scholarship. When Daniel dies of a drug overdose, Frances, feeling guilty, joins the charity organization he supported. What she learns makes her question her sibling's death. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001. Bleeders: A "Nameless Detective" Novel RC 54139 by Bill Pronzini read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes The Nameless Detective's innocent client is murdered, and the detective himself is almost killed as well. His wife and adopted daughter worry about him as he scours San Francisco's skid row for the culprit. He is sixty and contemplates retirement. Violence and strong language. 2002. Blood Orchid RC 55060 by Stuart Woods read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Orchid Beach, Florida. Police chief Holly Barker and FBI agent Grant Early investigate the serial murders of potential buyers of a drug dealer's confiscated property. Sequel to Orchid Blues (RC 53564). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. The Blue Knight RC 51338 by Joseph Wambaugh read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes (Reissue) Big, brash Bumper Morgan is a veteran cop of the L.A.P.D. After twenty years on the beat--the underbelly world of pimps, pushers, winos, prostitutes, and killers--he is nearing retirement, and through it all he has kept a heart of gold under his badge of bronze. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1972. The Blue Last: A Richard Jury Mystery RC 53302 by Martha Grimes read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Superintendent Richard Jury of Scotland Yard is asked by a dying colleague to investigate the possibility that babies were switched during the London blitz. Jury and his friend Melrose Plant uncover two intertwined, wealthy families; a duplicitous nanny; and a pair of precocious, endangered children. Some strong language. 2001. Blueberry Muffin Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery RC 55213 by Joanne Fluke read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Lake Eden, Minnesota, is hosting a winter festival, and bakery owner Hannah Swensen is the chief supplier of sweets. Celebrity television chef Connie Mac is hired to bake a cake but ends up being murdered in Hannah's kitchen. Hannah investigates with her sister Andrea's help. 2002. The Body in the Bonfire: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 54609 by Katherine Hall Page read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Caterer Faith Fairchild agrees to teach cooking at the local boys' boarding school to find out who's been anonymously harassing an African American student. The remains of a student are discovered in the ashes after the annual fall bonfire. Some strong language. 2002. The Body in the Moonlight: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 54268 by Katherine Hall Page read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Faith Fairchild caters First Parish's fund-raising mystery dinner, where a beautiful young lady--of whom her minister husband is fond--dies of poison. Soon the body of the lady's fianc‚ is found on the moonlit sidewalk. While the village gossips, Faith's husband becomes distant. Some strong language. 2001. The Body of Christopher Creed RC 52758 by Carol Plum-Ucci read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes Torey Adams, a high school junior with a perfect life, struggles with doubts and questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the class outcast. As he searches for answers, he analyzes his own behavior and discovers secrets in the victim's family. Some strong language. For senior high readers. Michael L. Printz Honor. 2000. Body of Lies RC 54163 by Iris Johansen read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Senator Melton schemes to bring forensic sculptor Eve Duncan to Baton Rouge to identify a murder victim. While his plot endangers Duncan's loved ones, she is imperiled by those wishing the bones to remain anonymous. Bodies pile up as Duncan keeps working. Some strong language. 2002. Brothers of Cain: Cain Trilogy, Book 2 RC 54655 by Miriam Grace Monfredo read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes 1862. Glynis Tryon's nieces, Bronwen and Kathryn Llyr, of Seneca Falls, New York, volunteer as nurses following the southern rebellion. Bronwen, a spy, learns that their brother, Seth, is to be hanged for espionage in Richmond, Virginia, and plots to free him. Sequel to Sisters of Cain (RC 54568). 2001. The Case of the Fabulous Fake RC 53057 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Brian Conn 1 cassette (Reissue) A nameless young woman appears in attorney Perry Mason's office and gives him a retainer for future services. The case later involves embezzlement and murder. 1969. The Case of the Perjured Parrot RC 55195 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) When eccentric millionaire Fremont Sabin is murdered in his mountain cabin, his talking parrot is replaced by a screaming imposter. Sabin's son, Charles, and his wife accuse each other. Charles hires attorney Perry Mason to find his father's killer. 1939. The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe RC 53053 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Brian Conn 2 cassettes Attorney Perry Mason defends Virginia Trent's eccentric Aunt Sarah--a kleptomaniac who is now accused of murder. 1938. The Case of the Sun Bather's Diary RC 55178 by Erle Stanley Gardner read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Nude sunbather Arlene Duvall, a thief's daughter, has her clothes, car, and other belongings stolen. She hires Perry Mason to retrieve a diary containing secrets that can't be revealed. 1955. Cat on a Blue Monday RC 54476 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Alley cat Midnight Louie and his owner, Temple Barr, investigate sabotage at the Las Vegas cat show. Meanwhile Temple's boyfriend, Matt Devine, looks into obscene phone calls to a deaf nun. 1994. The Cat Who Went up the Creek RC 53663 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Bob Askey 1 cassette Columnist James Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, take a vacation at the nearby Nutcracker Inn in Moose County. Soon two murders, a heart attack, and a suicide occur. With his pets' help Qwill breaks the case while gathering news for the paper. Bestseller 2002. Catch as Cat Can RC 53778 by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Just when the Crozet, Virginia, postmistress "Harry" Haristeen is welcoming the arrival of spring with her pets (cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter and dog Tee Tucker), a local mechanic mysteriously dies. While they are investigating, Harry begins dating a handsome South American diplomat. Some strong language. 2002. Cheating Lessons RC 55077 by Nan Willard Cappo read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When sixteen-year-old Bernadette's high school debate team becomes a finalist in the state Classics Bowl, she suspects that someone cheated. As she investigates, she fears that her favorite teacher, Mr. Malory, might be the culprit. And her mother doesn't care. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. The Cheim Manuscript RC 55110 by Richard S. Prather read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Wilfred Jellicoe's the object of a manhunt by two different people--his ex-wife, Gladys, wanting her belated alimony; and his boss, notorious aging movie magnate Gideon Cheim, wanting back his own unpublished tell-all memoir from Jellicoe's custody. In hot pursuit is L.A. private investigator Shell Scott--hired by both parties. Some strong language. 1969. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery RC 54603 by Joanne Fluke read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Bakery owner Hannah Swensen of Lake Eden, Minnesota, discovers the body of the local dairy delivery man in her alley. Although her brother-in-law, Bill Todd, is a deputy sheriff, Hannah does some sleuthing of her own. Then another murder occurs. Includes cookie recipes. 2000. Chopping Spree RC 54456 by Diane Mott Davidson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz is hired by her old college buddy, mall manager Barry Dean, to handle a party for his wealthiest shoppers. At the end of the event Goldy discovers Barry stabbed to death with one of her knives. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Chuckling Fingers RC 54542 by Mabel Seeley read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Frightening events at their Lake Superior estate plague the Heatons, a wealthy lumber family. Ann Gay is concerned about her cousin Jacqueline, Bill Heaton's wife, and visits her at Fiddler's Fingers. Shortly after her arrival the reign of terror begins. Ann must figure out who is really to blame. 1941. The Circular Staircase; The Man in Lower Ten RC 54376 by Mary Roberts Rinehart read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes (Reissue) Two mysteries from the early twentieth century. In The Circular Staircase, maiden aunt Ruth takes her nephew and niece to the country for the summer. The niece becomes the main suspect in a series of crimes. In The Man in Lower Ten, a lawyer solves a murder and falls in love. 1909. City of Bones RC 54156 by Michael Connelly read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes The scattered bones of an abused, murdered child are discovered in the Hollywood hills. Detective Harry Bosch takes the cold case and tracks the bones to a boy missing since 1980. Bosch also begins an affair with a rookie cop as the case takes on strange twists. Violence and strong language. 2002. Cons, Scams, and Grifts RC 54243 by Joe Gores read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Dan Kearny, last seen in 32 Cadillacs (RC 37271), owns a San Francisco collection agency. He is in the process of repossessing classic cars when head gypsy Staley Zlachi hires him to find a clanswoman who murdered her husband. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Cotton Comes to Harlem RC 52599 by Chester Himes read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Con artist Deke O'Hara swindles $87,000 from residents of Harlem in a back-to-Africa scheme. When O'Hara is robbed by two white men, detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones handle the case. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1965. Cozy: A Stanley Hastings Mystery RC 53445 by Parnell Hall read by John Polk 2 cassettes Private detective Stanley Hastings and his wife, Alice, vacation at a New England bed-and-breakfast while their son is at camp. Unfortunately, a beautiful blond flirt is poisoned at dinner, and Stanley is compelled to assist the inept local police, who arrest the wrong suspect. 2001. Crossing the Mangrove RC 51588 by Maryse Cond‚ read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Francis Sancher--a handsome stranger loved by some and reviled by others--is found dead, face down in the mud outside a small Guadaloupean village. At his funeral, the townspeople reveal their history and culture while speculating about Sancher's mysterious death and his ties to Fidel Castro and Angola war victims. 1995. Cruzatte and Maria: A Gabriel Du Pr‚ Mystery RC 53351 by Peter Bowen read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes M‚tis Indian fiddler Gabriel Du Pr‚ agrees, on his daughter Maria's insistence, to advise a documentary film crew researching the Lewis and Clark expedition. But not everyone in Montana is pleased with the outsiders who they feel are destroying their way of life. Strong language and some violence. 2001. Cry Dance RC 53786 by Kirk Mitchell read by John Polk 2 cassettes Investigator Emmett Parker, a Comanche with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and rookie FBI agent Anna Turnipseed, a Modoc, investigate a Bureau of Land Management employee's murder on an Arizona reservation. They soon discover corruption within the tribes and the lucrative casino business. Violence and strong language. 1999. The Crying Sisters RC 54274 by Mabel Seeley read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Twenty-nine-year-old small-town librarian Janet Ruell is vacationing alone when she meets a man and his young son at her first stopover. She impulsively agrees to accompany the stranger to another resort to watch the boy. What follows is mayhem and murder. 1939. The Curse of the Pharaohs RC 51633 by Elizabeth Peters read by Barbara Rappaport 3 cassettes Amelia Peabody and her husband, Emerson, return to Egypt to assume the leadership of a promising dig in the Valley of the Kings after the mysterious death of the former leader. It becomes obvious at once that someone--or something--is intent on destroying the couple. Sequel to Crocodile on the Sandbank (RC 28834). 1981. Dantes' Inferno: A Dr. Sylvia Strange Novel RC 54903 by Sarah Lovett read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Psychiatrist Sylvia Strange of New Mexico travels to Los Angeles to assist in a serial bombing case. Although the chief culprit, John Dantes, is already incarcerated, a copycat or former protege is continuing his work. Sylvia meets antiterrorism expert Edmond Sweetheart, who assists in the case. Violence and strong language. 2001. Darker than Amber RC 53747 by John D. MacDonald read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Travis McGee pulls a lovely Eurasian woman from what was meant to be her watery grave, and he learns that it was her friends and not her enemies who pushed her off a bridge. So McGee investigates. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1966. Dead March: A Civil War Mystery RC 54485 by Ann McMillan read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Richmond, Virginia; 1861. On the eve of the Civil War, young widow Narcissa Powers investigates the mysterious death of her brother, a medical student. With the help of freedwoman and healer Judah Daniel and reporter Brit Wallace, she uncovers a grave robbing and murder scheme. 1998. Dead Midnight: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 54807 by Marcia Muller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The family of Roger Nagasawa hires San Francisco private investigator Sharon McCone to investigate his suicide. They blame the online magazine where Roger worked for his death. Sharon, mourning the suicide of her own brother, uncovers corruption, greed, and infighting at the dot-com. Strong language and some violence. 2002. Dead North: An Alaska Mystery RC 53499 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Dogsledder Jessie Arnold is driving a motor home from Idaho back to Alaska when she picks up Patrick, a runaway teen. Patrick's murderous stepfather is on the boy's trail, jeopardizing Jessie and her traveling companions. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Deadhouse RC 54572 by Linda Fairstein read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes New York D.A. Alexandra Cooper, last seen in Cold Hit (RC 49301), investigates the death of an anthropology professor being stalked by her ex-husband. New suspects emerge as Alex learns more about the woman's colleagues and her interest in the ruins of a former island prison. Violence and strong language. 2001. Deadlock: A V.I. Warshawski Mystery RC 53819 by Sara Paretsky read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) Chicago private detective V.I. "Vic" Warshawski mourns her cousin's death when ex-hockey star Boom Boom is discovered floating. Investigating further, Vic discovers that Boom Boom was privy to dangerous secrets involving the Great Lakes shipping industry, and his death may not have been an accident. Some strong language. 1984. Death by the Light of the Moon RC 53592 by Joan Hess read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Claire Malloy and her teenage daughter, Caron, travel to the Louisiana bayou for Caron's grandmother's eightieth birthday celebration. But the matriarch drowns during the night, and Claire tries to sort out her deceased husband's eccentric relatives to find the culprit. 1992. Death in Paradise RC 53490 by Robert B. Parker read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette Police chief Jesse Stone of Paradise, Massachusetts, investigates the case of an unidentified teenage girl discovered murdered and a wife abuser who won't stop. Stone also struggles with his own alcoholism, his ex-wife, and a new love interest. Violence and strong language. 2001. The Devil Went Down to Austin RC 53627 by Rick Riordan read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Private investigator Tres Navarre, last seen in The Last King of Texas (RC 51477), seeks to clear his paraplegic brother, Garrett, of his business partner's murder. Garrett's software company is failing and a shady operator is threatening a hostile takeover when the killing occurs. Violence and strong language. 2001. Devil's Claw RC 53377 by J.A. Jance read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A week before her wedding in Cochise County, Arizona, sheriff Joanna Brady is inundated with personal problems and crime. First her elderly neighbor dies suspiciously. Then a local teen disappears and the girl's mother--a newly released convict--is murdered. Joanna discovers more secrets as preparations for the big event continue. Some violence. 2000. Die Laughing RC 52762 by Steve Allen read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Steve Allen agrees to honor ailing octogenarian comedian Benny Hartman's last wish to host a million-dollar award ceremony honoring their craft. But at Benny's funeral another comedian is murdered, leaving Steve and his wife Jayne to investigate. Some strong language. 1998. Die upon a Kiss RC 53892 by Barbara Hambly read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes New Orleans, 1835. Benjamin January, a "free black" surgeon and musician, is employed by an opera company whose financial investor is murdered--presumably because of the production of Othello. As January investigates, the multicultural milieu of the city complicates matters. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. A Diet to Die For: A Claire Malloy Mystery RC 54608 by Joan Hess read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Claire Malloy, bookstore proprietor, assists overweight heiress Maribeth Galleston in her attempt to lose weight. But when Maribeth starts acting strange and accidentally kills an employee at the local gym, Claire investigates. 1989. Down among the Dead Men RC 53929 by Patricia Moyes read by George Holmes 2 cassettes (Reissue) While on holiday with his wife, Emmy, Chief Inspector Henry Tibbett of Scotland Yard is plunged into a murder investigation involving buried treasure. 1961. The Dutch: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 53433 by Les Roberts read by John Polk 2 cassettes Cleveland private investigator Milan Jacovich is hired by the father of Ellen Carnine to ascertain why the successful computer Web designer committed suicide. Jacovich's discovery that the unattractive woman bookmarked certain Internet sites suggests to him that she was murdered. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Emperor of Ocean Park RC 54326 by Stephen L. Carter read by Gregory Gorton 5 cassettes African American law professor Talcott Garland is drawn into a political conspiracy after his father--a disgraced former Supreme Court nominee--dies suddenly. Apparently the judge left clues leading to evidence of crimes by former colleagues in high places and wants his son to exact revenge. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Empty Copper Sea RC 53502 by John D. MacDonald read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes (Reissue) When an on-the-skids tycoon from Timber Bay falls from his yacht off the Florida coast, no one believes his drowning is accidental. Travis McGee and his sidekick Meyer investigate by posing as corporate real estate agents. Some strong language. Bestseller 1978. The Falls: An Inspector Rebus Novel RC 54477 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Edinburgh's Detective Inspector John Rebus investigates the murder of wealthy coed Philippa Balfour. He follows the hard clues, while Constable Siobhan Clarke researches a computer role- playing game found on the victim's laptop. Rebus uncovers a serial killer before he is suspended for his unorthodox methods. Strong language and some violence. 2000. The Final Deduction: A Nero Wolfe Novel RC 55541 by Rex Stout read by James DeLotel 1 cassette (Reissue) Archie Goodwin, confidential secretary to the brilliant detective and gourmet Nero Wolfe, narrates a baffling case involving the kidnapping of a rich woman's young husband and the mysterious murders of two people. 1955. A Fine and Bitter Snow RC 55180 by Dana Stabenow read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Park ranger Dan O'Brian, who disagrees with government oil exploration policies, finds his job in jeopardy. When a conservationist who supports O'Brian is murdered and a lodge owner inexplicably commits suicide, Alaska PI Kate Shugak tries to connect the dots. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. A Finer End RC 55014 by Deborah Crombie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes Detective Duncan Kincaid and his lover, the newly promoted Gemma James, travel to Glastonbury to help Duncan's cousin, Jack Montfort. Jack, haunted by the spirit of a medieval monk, needs help when his friends' lives are endangered. 2001. Firebreak RC 54507 by Richard Stark read by John Polk 2 cassettes Master criminal Parker joins a gang of former colleagues to take a load of already stolen art masterpieces from a computer billionaire's secret gallery in a Montana lodge. He also has to contend with a hired assassin trying to kill him. Violence and strong language. 2001. First Lady RC 54400 by Michael Malone read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes A serial killer is loose in the college town of Hillston, North Carolina. Police chief Cuddy Mangum and his lieutenant, Justin Savile, must also contend with the trial of a professor accused of killing his wife and the arrival of an Irish rock star. Violence and strong language. 2001. Five Complete Hercule Poirot Novels: Thirteen at Dinner, Murder on the Orient Express, The ABC Murders, Cards on the Table, Death on the Nile RC 54003 by Agatha Christie read by Tom Martin 7 cassettes in 2 containers The ABC Murders involves a serial killer who leaves a railroad guide at each crime. In Cards on the Table a case is solved by observing suspects playing bridge. In Thirteen at Dinner an actress is accused of killing her husband. The other two mysteries find the Belgian private detective far from England. 1980. Fleeced: A Regan Reilly Mystery RC 53563 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Los Angeles private investigator Regan Reilly is visiting her parents and lover in New York City. While there, she is hired to solve the mysterious murders of two retired jewelers. When the men were about to donate diamonds to their run-down residential club, they were killed and robbed. 2001. Flesh and Blood RC 53587 by Jonathan Kellerman read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Alex Delaware is embarrassed to recognize Lauren Teague, a former patient, as the stripper at a bachelor party. When her body is found in a dumpster, he is determined, against all advice, to find her murderer. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. Funeral in Blue RC 53435 by Anne Perry read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes William and Hester Monk are looking into the strange behavior of Hester's sister-in-law. They have barely begun that investigation when the murders of two women capture their attention. One of the victims is the wife of Hester's colleague, Dr. Kristian Beck; the other is an artist's model. Connections between the events prove elusive. 2001. A Gift of Sanctuary RC 53542 by Candace Robb read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Wales, 1370. Captain Owen Archer has been dispatched to his native land by the duke of Lancaster to inspect the fortresses and raise a regiment of bowmen. With Archer is his friend Geoffrey Chaucer, who helps him solve a murder and uncover a plot of treason. Violence. 1998. The Green Ripper RC 53390 by John D. MacDonald read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Detective Travis McGee, aging and mellowing, falls in love with Gretel Howard. When she dies suddenly of a devastating fever, McGee launches a vengeful investigation that leads to a sadistic religious cult. 1994 introduction by Carl Hiaasen. Some violence and some strong language. 1979. A Groom with a View: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 53423 by Jill Churchill read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Jane Jeffry agrees to plan a businesswoman's wedding at the old family hunting lodge. Along with best friend Shelley and boyfriend Mel, a policeman, she organizes the help and eccentric relatives in the spooky old place. But then a murder occurs and Jane seeks suspects. Some strong language. 1999. Gruel and Unusual Punishment: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes RC 55000 by Tamar Myers read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Magdalena Yoder investigates the murder of Clarence Webber, who is imprisoned locally and dies of arsenic poisoning after eating grits from her Mennonite inn. Among the list of suspects are many women Clarence conned money and favors from. Some strong language. 2002. Hard Eight RC 54331 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Gone missing are the daughter and granddaughter of a next-door neighbor of Stephanie Plum's parents in Trenton, New Jersey. Several characters join bail bondsman Stephanie's search for the pair: her friend Ranger; her former fianc‚, Joe Morelli; and the daughter's ex-husband and landlord. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002. Hard Road: A Cat Marsala Mystery RC 53996 by Barbara D'Amato read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Reporter Cat Marsala and her six-year-old nephew, Jeremy, are enjoying Chicago's Oz Festival when they witness a murder and flee for their lives. Unfortunately the main suspect is Jeremy's father. Includes an essay by Brian D'Amato on the works of L. Frank Baum. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Hook: A Meg Gillis Crime Novel RC 54551 by C.J. Songer read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Former LAPD cop Meg Gillis serves divorce papers to the abusive husband of a female acquaintance of Mike Johnson, Meg's business partner. This simple favor leads to a world of danger, deception, and murder, and Meg must protect the people she loves. From the author of Bait (RC 49569). 1999. Hope to Die: A Matthew Scudder Novel RC 54138 by Lawrence Block read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes New York City private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by the relatives of a wealthy couple who were killed in a burglary. Even when prime suspects are discovered dead in a murder/suicide, Scudder feels that a third person is involved. And the bodies pile up. Violence and strong language. 2001. The Hour before Midnight RC 53412 by Velda Johnston read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) American artist Judith Dunne is living in an apartment on the estate where Cecily, her cousin, was murdered. The killer is attracted to Judith because of her resemblance to Cecily. So Judith soon becomes ensnared in the murder mystery. Some violence. 1978. Hunting Season RC 53677 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Park ranger Anna Pigeon transfers back to Mississippi's Natchez Trace Parkway where both her old nemesis, Randy Thigpen, and her lover, Sheriff Paul Davidson, work. While investigating the murder of a local poacher, she becomes the target of an unknown assailant. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. If Looks Could Kill RC 54169 by Kate White read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes New York crime writer Bailey Weggins helps her friend (and boss), magazine editor-in-chief Cat Jones, discover who poisoned her nanny. Cat fears that she herself was the target as Bailey uncovers adultery, jealousy, and back stabbing among the city's literary elite. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Importance of Being Ernestine: An Ellie Haskell Mystery RC 54645 by Dorothy Cannell read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Lady Krumley has a family curse. Ellie Haskell and Roxie Malloy, posing as private detectives, agree to break it. Their task entails finding Ernestine, daughter of their elderly employer's former maid. Lady Krumley had mistreated the maid and seeks to make amends to the daughter--now forty years old. 2002. In a Pig's Eye RC 54267 by Robert Campbell read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Jimmy Flannery, Chicago sewer inspector and Democratic committeeman, investigates the death of an anonymous man who collapses in the gym. He was carrying Italian silver coins in his pocket. Flannery's curiosity intensifies after he is warned off by the Mafia. Some strong language. 1991. The Iron Hand of Mars: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery Novel RC 54594 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Roman private detective Marcus Didius is sent by the emperor Vespasian to Germany in A.D. 71 to rescue a legate from the barbarians. The sleuth is joined by his lover, Helena, and her brother, Camillus. The trio encounters a powerful druid sorceress, scandals, and intrigue. Follows Venus in Copper (RC 35777). 1992. Jinxed: A Regan Reilly Mystery RC 54841 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes California private detective Regan Reilly is hired by three Weldon siblings to locate a missing fourth relative--young actress Whitney. Their ninety-three-year-old step aunt Lucretia Standish, a onetime silent screen star, promises them millions if they all attend her sixth wedding. But finding Whitney proves daunting. 2002. Johnny under Ground RC 53995 by Patricia Moyes read by George Holmes 2 cassettes (Reissue) At a reunion of officers who had served at Dymfield airfield during WWII, Emmy, wife of Chief Inspector Henry Tibbett of Scotland Yard, is persuaded to research the station's history, including the mysterious death of a pilot--raising a number of ghosts. 1965. Jolie Blon's Bounce RC 54332 by James Lee Burke read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Dave Robicheaux of the New Iberia, Louisiana, sheriff's department investigates the vicious murders of two local teenage girls. One was an honor student, the other a Mafia hit man's daughter. The family history of the main suspect creates complications. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. Kaleidoscope: A Countess Karitska Novel RC 54041 by Dorothy Gilman read by Terry Hayes Sales 2 cassettes New adventures in the world of crime as Madame Karitska The Clairvoyant Countess (RC 12703) teams up again with Detective Lieutenant Pruden. The psychic calls on him after an attach‚ case full of diamonds is thrown in her lap on the New York subway. 2002. Killing Orders: A V.I. Warshawski Mystery RC 53497 by Sara Paretsky read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) Private detective V.I. "Vic" Warshawski is summoned by her Aunt Rosa to investigate the theft of five million dollars from a local monastery. Before the case is solved, Vic must deal with a secret Catholic society, an international conglomerate, and the Vatican. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1985. Killing the Shadows RC 55210 by Val McDermid read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Psychological profiler Dr. Fiona Cameron is working in England (for the Spanish police) on a serial-killer case. Her British lover, Kit Martin, is a successful crime novelist whose life is jeopardized when someone begins murdering other such writers. Fiona races to uncover a suspect. Violence and strong language. 2000. The Lady Chapel RC 54892 by Candace M. Robb read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Local wool merchant is killed on Corpus Christi Day in fourteenth-century England. Owen Archer, former palace sleuth and current apothecary apprentice, is ordered by the Archbishop of York to return to his old occupation. Archer complies and is drawn into a web of murder and deceit. Violence. 1994. Last Act in Palmyra: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery Novel RC 55010 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Rome, A.D. 72. Private investigator Marcus Didius and his lover, Helena, travel to Syria to search for a missing circus musician and to spy for the emperor. The two are accused of murder when they discover the body of a playwright. Follows Poseidon's Gold (RC 41802). 1994. Last Seen Alive: A Luke Thanet Mystery RC 53498 by Dorothy Simpson read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Employment agency partner Alicia Parnell grew up in Sturrenden, Kent, but has not lived there for many years. On the night she returns to attend a concert, she is strangled to death. The only clues Inspector Thanet has are a red folder and a trail of hate and long-kept secrets. 1985. Last Seen in Massilia RC 53710 by Steven Saylor read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes In 49 B.C., Gordianus and his son-in-law sneak into the besieged city of Massilia (modern-day Marseille) to rescue Gordianus's adopted son, Meto. Once there they witness the murder of a woman thrown from the rocks. Their investigation uncovers political intrigues that may lead back to Meto. Follows Rubicon (RC 49556). 2000. The Lion's Share RC 53403 by Robert Campbell read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Jimmy Flannery, Chicago politician and sewer inspector, inherits a house from his former mentor, Chips Delvin. He also discovers a dead prostitute and a blackmail scheme at the same time that he is offered a promotion in the Democratic party. Some violence and some strong language. 1996. Listen to the Silence RC 52317 by Marcia Muller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes While attending a wedding, PI Sharon McCone is informed of her father's death. But what she finds even more shattering is to learn from his papers that she is adopted. In researching her background, Sharon traces her birth parents and confronts an ongoing mystery. Some strong language. 2000. Lord of the Silent RC 52274 by Elizabeth Peters read by Barbara Rappaport 4 cassettes Amelia Peabody and her husband, Emerson, return to Egypt for further excavations, despite England's war with Germany in 1915. Their son, Ramses, is attacked in Cairo, ancient royal tombs are being robbed, and fresh corpses appear. Sequel to He Shall Thunder in the Sky (RC 51073). Bestseller 2001. Maggody and the Moonbeams: An Arly Hanks Mystery RC 53500 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Maggody, Arkansas. Chief of police Arly Hanks helps out for a week at a teen camp until a woman's body is discovered. The victim has belonged to a local cult called "Beamers," who shave their heads. As Arly investigates she also meets an attractive fisherman. Strong language. 2001. Magic Can Be Murder RC 54366 by Vivian Vande Velde read by Vanessa Maroney 1 cassette A tale that combines good witches who cast spells (teenage Nola and her mother), a murder mystery, and a love story. Nola sees a murder through her magic ability and is afraid to reveal herself as a witch to the attractive young investigator. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Maigret and the Madwoman RC 54006 by Georges Simenon read by Gordon Gould 1 cassette A little old lady with trusting eyes has a strange tale to relate to Inspector Lapointe, who is sure she is suffering from a persecution mania. A few days later she is found strangled. 1972. Many Deadly Returns: An Inspector Henry Tibbett Mystery RC 53933 by Patricia Moyes read by George Holmes 2 cassettes (Reissue) Lady Balaclava, an eccentric socialite with a huge fortune, is about to celebrate her seventieth birthday. When her Ouija board warns of danger, she takes a special precaution and asks Detective Chief Superintendent Henry Tibbett and his wife to attend the party. But the lady dies before their eyes. 1970. Masterpieces of Murder including The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, And Then There Were None, Witness for the Prosecution, Death on the Nile RC 53999 by Agatha Christie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 5 cassettes Four complete mystery stories from the noted British author Agatha Christie. In The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, a stepson is the prime suspect in murder. In And Then There Were None, ten houseguests are slowly being eliminated by an invisible hand. 1977. The Merchant of Menace: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 54228 by Jill Churchill read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Jane Jeffry and her children are preparing for the neighborhood Christmas block party when nosy reporter Lance King, in a Santa costume, fatally falls from a roof. Jane and her neighbor Shelley investigate the murder while tolerating the presence of Jane's future mother-in-law. Some strong language. 1999. Mulch Ado about Nothing: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 53424 by Jill Churchill read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Jane Jeffry and her best friend, Shelley, sign up for a botany class before finding out that the regular teacher is in a coma. The substitute is obnoxious, and the class is full of eccentrics. When the new professor is murdered Jane investigates. Some strong language. 2000. The Murder at the Murder at the Mimosa Inn RC 53930 by Joan Hess read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Claire Malloy and her fourteen-year-old daughter, Caron, attend a mystery weekend at a friend's inn nearby. A real murder occurs during the costumed, staged event. 1986. Murder at the President's Door: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery RC 55185 by Elliott Roosevelt read by Janis Gray 2 cassettes After a White House policeman is found murdered outside the president's bedroom door, Eleanor Roosevelt, Secret Service agent Stan Szczygiel, and D.C. police lieutenant Edward Kennelly quietly investigate. Their search leads to the underground world of organized crime. 2001. Murder Boogies with Elvis: A Southern Sisters Mystery RC 53567 by Anne George read by Cyn Delafield 2 cassettes Matronly sisters Mary Alice and Patricia Anne attend a benefit show where one of the Elvis impersonators is killed on stage next to Mary Alice's fianc‚. Patricia Anne is arrested when the murder weapon is later discovered in her handbag. The two sleuths investigate the crime to clear their names. Some strong language. 2001. Murder in Hawaii RC 53969 by Steve Allen read by John Lescault 3 cassettes Steve Allen and his wife, Jayne Meadows, happily travel to Honolulu to guest-star in a television series with actor Billy Markham--the son of old friends. But Markham is being stalked, and after two related drownings, Steve and Jayne attempt to discover the killer. 1999. A Murder of Quality RC 54597 by John Le Carr‚ read by John Horton 1 cassette George Smiley investigates the murder of Stella Rode, a schoolmaster's wife, at the request of his old friend, editor Ailsa Brimley. Some strong language. 1962. Murder on the Trans-Siberian Express RC 53920 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Russian police inspector Porfiry Rostnikov is sent on the Trans- Siberian Express to intercept a historical document from czarist times. He leaves behind in Moscow the investigation of the disappearance of a skinhead rock star and the case of a female serial killer. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Nautical Chart RC 53531 by Arturo P‚rez-Reverte read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Spain, 1990s. An antique nautical chart introduces two unlikely partners, Manuel Coy of the Merchant Marine and T nger Soto of the Madrid Naval Museum. They use the map to search for a sunken, seventeenth-century Jesuit ship and its presumed treasure. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000. The Oath RC 53767 by John Lescroart read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Tim Markham, the head of a struggling San Francisco HMO, is murdered in his own hospital after surviving a hit-and-run accident. Homicide chief Abe Glitsky investigates while attorney Dismas Hardy (Glitsky's buddy) defends Dr. Eric Kensing, the prime suspect. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. On Beulah Height: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery RC 53907 by Reginald Hill read by George Holmes 3 cassettes The disappearance of a young girl mimics crimes from fifteen years ago when three girls were lost just before a reservoir was built. Now a drought leaves old landmarks available for clues. Detective Andy Dalziel remembers the earlier disappearances and vows to find the current perpetrator. Some strong language. 1998. Paradise Interrupted RC 53536 by Penny Mickelbury read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes African American lawyer and security consultant Carole Ann Gibson and her business partner, Jake Graham, of Washington, D.C., are hired to improve the communication systems of a small Caribbean island. Once there Carole Ann encounters drug dealers, suffers equipment losses, and learns of corruption--including murder. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Partner in Crime RC 54929 by J.A. Jance read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Investigator J.P. Beaumont of Seattle and Joanna Brady of the Arizona sheriff's department combine forces to find the murderer of an artist who had been in a witness protection program. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Pawing through the Past RC 53314 by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes As the twentieth reunion of Crozet, Virginia, high school class of 1980 approaches, four members are ruthlessly murdered. Postmistress Mary "Harry" Haristeen searches among the survivors for someone with a grudge. Joining her are her cat, Mrs. Murphy, and her corgi, Tee Tucker. Some violence. 2000. The Penny Ferry RC 53749 by Rick Boyer read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Oral surgeon Doc Adams investigates his courier's murder. He discovers that the death is connected to the 1920s case of Italian immigrants Sacco and Vanzetti, the Cosa Nostra, and powerful Massachusetts politicians. Some violence and some strong language. 1984. A Personal Devil RC 54084 by Roberta Gellis read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes London, 1139. Beautiful brothel-keeper Magdalene la Bƒtarde enlists the help of her admirer, Sir Bellamy, when blind prostitute Sabina, one of Magdalene's former employees, needs assistance. Sabina's lover, Master Mainard the saddle maker, has been accused of murdering his nagging wife. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. Purity in Death RC 54942 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In the summer of 2059 New York police detective Eve Dallas investigates a vigilante group that sends criminals a computer virus that literally kills its recipients. Eve and her husband, Roarke, suspect politicians may be involved. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller 2002. A Purple Place for Dying RC 54000 by John D. MacDonald read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Private detective Travis McGee leaves Florida to assist Mona Yeoman to obtain her inheritance from her stingy older husband. But after Mona is murdered in front of him, McGee is left searching for her killer. 1994 introduction by Carl Hiaasen. Some violence and some strong language. 1964. Put a Lid on It RC 54674 by Donald E. Westlake read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Francis Xavier Meehan is in prison, denied bail, for a bungled mail truck hijacking. As he awaits sentencing, an official from the president's reelection campaign offers him a pardon. All Meehan has to do is steal an incriminating videotape from a fortified opposition stronghold in rural New England. Some strong language. 2002. Puzzled to Death RC 54707 by Parnell Hall read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Cora Felton of Bakerhaven, Connecticut, is reluctantly cohosting a charity crossword tournament when a local housewife is murdered. Cora, with the help of her niece, Sherry Carter, sleuths around town--but then more murders occur, including a contestant's. Sequel to Last Puzzle and Testament (RC 52268). 2001. Q Is for Quarry RC 54825 by Sue Grafton read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Eighteen years ago, California policemen Stacey Oliphant and Con Dolan investigated the murder of a Jane Doe. The case was never resolved. Now retired and in ill health, they ask Kinsey Millhone for help as they try one last time to solve the case. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Red Angel RC 53685 by William Heffernan read by Rick Rohan 2 cassettes New York City detective Paul Devlin accompanies his lover, Adrianna, to Cuba to search for her missing aunt, Dr. Mar¡a Mendez--a hero of the revolution. On their arrival, they are told that she is dead and her body has been stolen by a voodoo sect. Violence and strong language. 2000. The Red Box RC 54018 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) A beautiful model who should have been watching her figure never dreamed that one little piece of candy could kill her. Her untimely death puts Nero Wolfe in line for the supreme insult of his career--another murder, right in his own home. 1937. Retribution: A Lew Fonesca Novel RC 55004 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Sarasota process server Lew Fonesca again searches for teenage runaway Adele, last seen in Vengeance (RC 50055). This time she's stolen a famous writer's unpublished manuscripts. As Fonesca pursues the girl and her boyfriend, two of the boy's relatives are murdered. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Reunion in Death RC 54061 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York City, 2059. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas and her assistant, Peabody, investigate the serial murders of wealthy old men. Their case centers on released convict Julianna Dunne and forces Eve to face her own childhood nightmare of abuse. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Ring of Truth RC 52443 by Nancy Pickard read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes When anti-death-penalty crusader Reverend Bob Wing is convicted of killing his wife, crime writer Marie Lightfoot pens another book. Later she unearths evidence that the minister and another condemned murderer may be innocent. Sequel to The Whole Truth (RC 52442). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Rubber Band: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 54272 by Rex Stout read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes (Reissue) The orchid-growing detective Nero Wolfe and his assistant puzzle out a mystery that started in 1918 among a group of Nevada miners known as "The Rubber Band." Blackmail, lynching, and murder, as well as an English marquis and a beautiful woman, are involved. 1936. Sauce for the Goose RC 54282 by Robert Campbell read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Chicago sewer inspector and new father Jimmy Flannery is also a committeeman for the Democratic Party. He suspects that his adult education teacher, big-time lawyer Frank Vollmer, who is in charge of awarding city contracts, is guilty of murdering a classmate--mobster Vince Pastorelli--in connection with a parking-meter fix. Some strong language. 1994. 2nd Chance RC 54159 by James Patterson read by Melissa Leo 2 cassettes Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer of the San Francisco police department enlists the help of her friends in the Women's Murder Club--from 1st to Die (RC 51887)--to track down a serial killer. Meanwhile Lindsay's estranged father, a former policeman, reenters her life. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Second Deadly Sin RC 55540 by Lawrence Sanders read by Ralph Bell 3 cassettes (Reissue) Artist Victor Maitland is found stabbed to death in his studio. Ex-chief of detectives Edward Delaney and his boozy assistant probe for suspects in the tangled web of the artist's affairs. Some strong language. 1977. The Second Time Around RC 55614 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Lynn Spencer asks financial reporter Carley DeCarlo, her stepsister, to investigate the case of Lynn's missing husband, Nick. His medical research company, which may have been on the verge of discovering a cure for cancer, has been left nearly bankrupt by Nick's disappearance along with substantial corporate assets. 2003. The Shape of Snakes RC 54077 by Minette Walters read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes It has been twenty years since Mrs. Ranelagh found her black neighbor, "Mad Annie" Butts, who had Tourette's syndrome, dying in a gutter. Having recently returned to England, Ranelagh seeks the truth--causing disharmony among her former neighbors--and revenge. Some strong language. 2001. The Short Forever RC 54172 by Stuart Woods read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Attorney Stone Barrington accepts a job offer in England from John Bartholomew, who wants to separate his niece, Erica, from her drug-dealing boyfriend. Once there Stone reconnects with former lover Sarah Buckminster (whose fianc‚ mysteriously drowns) and uncovers an espionage plot. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. The Singing of the Dead RC 53443 by Dana Stabenow read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Kate Shugak provides security for Anne Gordaoff, an Alaskan native running for state senator who has received mail threats. After two campaign workers are murdered, Kate suspects the contemporary crimes are related to the 1915 murder of a gold-rush prostitute. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Sisters of Cain: Cain Trilogy, Book 1 RC 54568 by Miriam Grace Monfredo read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Seneca Falls, New York; 1862. Glynis Tryon's niece, Bronwen Llyr, leaves home to join the Treasury Department as a Union spy. Her sister, Kathryn, volunteers as a nurse, while brother Seth joins a local regiment. Bronwen is sent undercover to Virginia to determine the enemy's strength. Sequel to Must the Maiden Die (RC 52076). 2000. Six Feet Under RC 53477 by Dorothy Simpson read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes (Reissue) Dreary fiftyish spinster Carrie Birch seems an "unlikely corpse" but turns up murdered in her Kentish village of Nettleton. Detective Inspector Luke Thanet discovers a likely motive though, when he learns that the drab little cleaning lady knew some of the villagers' most volatile secrets. 1982. The Sixth Commandment RC 55269 by Lawrence Sanders read by Merwin Smith 3 cassettes (Reissue) When Nobel Prize winner Gordon Thorndecker, the head of a research laboratory, pushes his experiment far beyond theory, hard-boiled detective Sam Todd is assigned to investigate. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1979. Slow Dollar RC 54924 by Margaret Maron read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Judge Deborah Knott is enjoying the harvest festival in Colleton County, North Carolina, when she discovers the body of a carnival worker, who she later learns was her kinsman. She also falls in love with childhood buddy Dwight Bryant of the sheriff's department. Some strong language. 2002. Smuggler's Moon RC 54474 by Bruce Alexander read by George Holmes 2 cassettes England, 1772. Blind judge Sir John Fielding is sent to the coastal town of Deal to investigate local magistrate Albert Sarton, who is suspected of aiding and abetting smugglers. With Sir John are his assistants, seventeen-year-old Jeremy and fifteen-year-old Clarissa. Once there, they all become embroiled in intrigue. 2001. Southampton Row: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery RC 53780 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes London, 1892. A politician's wife is a suspect in the murder of a popular spiritualist. Inspector Pitt, having been involuntarily transferred after The Whitechapel Conspiracy (RC 53266), thinks his enemy, Charles Voisey, is guilty--especially since Voisey is running for office against the accused's husband. Bestseller 2002. Spirit Sickness RC 53787 by Kirk Mitchell read by John Polk 3 cassettes Bureau of Indian Affairs investigator Emmett Parker and FBI agent Anna Turnipseed investigate the murder of a tribal policeman and his wife on a Navaho reservation. More murders follow before they uncover sibling incest, adoption, and superstition, which bring up their own troubling pasts. Violence and strong language. 2000. Stone Kiss: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Novel RC 54803 by Faye Kellerman read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes L.A. detective Peter Decker and his wife, Rina, return to New York to help Rabbi Levine, Peter's half-brother. Not only has the rabbi's fifteen-year-old niece vanished, but his brother-in-law, Ephraim, has been murdered. The investigation yields sordid family secrets. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Strawberry Shortcake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery RC 53725 by Joanne Fluke read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes After bakery owner Hannah Swensen of Lake Eden, Minnesota, judges a televised bake-off, someone murders a fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson. His battered wife, Danielle, is the main suspect, but Hannah and her boyfriend, sheriff detective Mike Kingston, hope to prove otherwise. Includes recipes. 2001. The Tenth Commandment RC 55266 by Lawrence Sanders read by Bob Askey 4 cassettes (Reissue) Joshua Bigg, chief investigator at an offbeat law firm, discovers that the link between one client's apparent suicide and the disappearance of another is a widow-loving lay minister, Reverend Knurr. Bigg starts building a case against the missing suspect until he learns that Knurr is dead. Some violence. 1980. The Third Deadly Sin RC 55268 by Lawrence Sanders read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes (Reissue) Edward X. Delaney, retired chief of detectives of the New York police department, seeks a murderer whom he believes to be a bizarre psychopath. Killer X strikes exclusively in large hotels, kills only out-of-town businessmen, and wears a wig. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1981. The Thirteen Problems RC 54002 by Agatha Christie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes (Reissue) Thirteen tales of crime expertly investigated by Miss Marple. The problems include brutal murder, a supernatural death, a serial thief, and the disappearance of gold bars from a galleon. 1928. Triple Pursuit: A Father Dowling Mystery RC 53606 by Ralph McInerny read by John Horton 2 cassettes Former brothers-in-law Jack Gallagher and Austin Rooney fight over the attentions of Maud Gorman at the St. Hilary Senior Center. Later Gallagher confesses to the murder of another seductress, attorney Aggie Rossner. Father Dowling and police captain Phil Keegan investigate this and the murder of a motel maid. Some strong language. 2001. Tucker Peak RC 54675 by Archer Mayor read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Joe Gunther of the Vermont Bureau of Investigation travels to a failing ski resort that has been plagued by a series of robberies. Once there, his team uncovers embezzlement, destructive environmental activists, and murder. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Vineyard Shadows: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery RC 54137 by Philip R. Craig read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Retired cop J.W. Jackson's wife, Zee, kills a deadly intruder. The gangster has been looking for Jackson's first wife's husband, Tom. When Tom shows up asking for help, Jackson's loyalties are torn. But out of respect for his ex-wife he assists Tom--who turns out to be devious. Some strong language. 2001. Visions of Sugar Plums RC 55055 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Trenton, New Jersey, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is searching for toy-store owner Sandy Claws, who skipped bail just before Christmas. Diesel, a mysterious stranger, appears at Plum's doorstep also seeking a lawbreaker. Together they deal with Plum's zany family, a parcel of elves, and the missing men. Strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Wailing Wind RC 54322 by Tony Hillerman read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Sergeant Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police calls in retired boss Joe Leaphorn when rookie Bernadette Manuelito discovers a white man shot in the desert. They uncover similarities to a haunting older case: a murderer's wife had disappeared after her husband's conviction for killing a swindler. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Wall RC 54194 by Mary Roberts Rinehart read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes Juliette Ransom, not popular with her husband Arthur's upper- class friends, was bought off in an expensive divorce. After several years, she returns to his island home, starts causing trouble, and is murdered. Finding a motive isn't easy, since no one is aware the answer lies behind a plastered wall. 1938. The Whale's Footprints RC 53386 by Rick Boyer read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Doc and Mary Adams are entertaining their son Jack, a whale researcher, and his roommate Andy Cunningham at their Cape Cod cottage. When Andy is discovered dead, Jack becomes the main suspect. Some violence and some strong language. 1988. Where the Bodies Are Buried: A Jeri Howard Mystery RC 53493 by Janet Dawson read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes San Francisco Bay area private investigator Jeri Howard is certain that her late client, paralegal Rob Lawter, didn't commit suicide. Hired as a temp at the food processing company where Rob worked, she discovers a cover-up of potentially lethal bacterial contamination. Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Whisper of Evil RC 54805 by Kay Hooper read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Psychic FBI agent Nell Gallagher returns to her hometown presumably for a funeral, but her real motive is to help catch a serial killer. With Max Tanner, an old boyfriend, she uncovers the truth and falls in love. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2002. Whispers in the Dark RC 54562 by Eleanor Taylor Bland read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes While African American police detective Marti MacAlister and her partner investigate the grisly deaths of artists in Lincoln Prairie, Illinois, her friend Sharon impulsively marries a con artist, leaves her daughter with Marti's blended family, and flies to the Bahamas. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Whitechapel Conspiracy: A Thomas and Charlotte Pitt Mystery RC 53266 by Anne Perry read by Terry Hayes Sales 3 cassettes London, 1892. After police superintendent Thomas Pitt testifies against a wealthy murderer, the prisoner's influential friends transfer Pitt to an undercover assignment in a slum. Pitt's wife Charlotte, however, further investigates the former crime and discovers a plot to overthrow the monarchy. 2001. Who's Afraid of Virginia Ham? RC 53547 by Phyllis Richman read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Restaurant critic Chas Wheatley, last seen in Murder on the Gravy Train (RC 49084), despises Ringo Laurenge, the newsroom's recently hired reporter, like everyone else at the paper. Chas uncovers some disturbing information about her nemesis's past-- just before Ringo collapses at the Thanksgiving office party. Some strong language. 2001. The Whole Truth RC 52442 by Nancy Pickard read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Florida crime author Marie Lightfoot is attending the trial of child murderer Raymond Raintree when he escapes. While investigating she discovers that the killer had himself been abducted as a youngster. Followed by Ring of Truth (RC 52443). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Widow's Walk RC 53773 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Boston private investigator Spenser is hired in a case involving a young wife suspected of shooting her millionaire husband. Spenser's sleuthing seems to stir up trouble, and, after six more murders, he calls in his bodyguard, Hawk. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Yankee Doodle Dead: A Death on Demand Mystery RC 53834 by Carolyn Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Annie and Max Darling, proprietors of a bookshop on a South Carolina island, investigate the murder of retired Brigadier General Bud Hatch, a Yankee transplant. Hatch took over the running of the library board and the Fourth of July festivities. He was killed during the fireworks. Some strong language. 1998. You Only Die Twice RC 53491 by Edna Buchanan read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Off the coast of Miami Beach, reporter Britt Montero discovers the body of Kaithlin Jordan--supposedly murdered ten years ago by her husband, who is on death row. Britt's investigation leads her among high society patrons and along sleazy paths. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Occult and Horror Blackwood Farm: The Vampire Chronicles RC 54945 by Anne Rice read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes Young vampire Quinn Blackwood pleads with Lestat for assistance against Goblin, his growing-ever-stronger doppelganger. Quinn's tale encompasses his ties to his ancestral home of Blackwood Farm, his romantic feelings for a Mayfair witch, and a far-flung quest to save himself and his loved ones from Goblin. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Blood and Gold; or, The Story of Marius: The Vampire Chronicles RC 53297 by Anne Rice read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Marius reveals the secrets of his two-thousand-year existence-- from his birth in Roman times through the unfolding of European history to his current circumstances. Discusses his initiation as a vampire, his conquests, his triumphs, and some regrets. Some violence. Bestseller 2001. Coldheart Canyon RC 54227 by Clive Barker read by Fred Major 4 cassettes While movie star Todd Pickett is recovering in Coldheart Canyon from bungled plastic surgery, he encounters ghosts of Hollywood past. Anxious to delay his aging, he learns the old Faustian bargain from his cinematic forebears: eternal youth and beauty are exchanged for heart and soul. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2001. The Dead Zone RC 55267 by Stephen King read by Diane Eilenberg 3 cassettes (Reissue) After an accident-induced four-year coma, a young New England school teacher awakens to find that he can see into the future. But his second sight proves to be more a horror than a blessing when it brings him face to face with an ambitious politician. Some strong language. 1979. The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red RC 54808 edited by Joyce Reardon read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Seattle, early 1900s. Set at "Rose Red," a mansion built for Ellen, his young bride, by oil-magnate John Rimbauer--atop a Native American burial ground. Ellen's diary, revealing her evolution from submissive innocent to fiercely powerful woman, tells Rose Red's eerie history of construction, deaths, and disappearances. Basis of the Stephen King TV miniseries. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. Everything's Eventual: Fourteen Dark Tales RC 54067 by Stephen King read by John Polk 4 cassettes Fourteen short tales of horror and dread, including "Riding the Bullet"--first published on the Internet--in which Alan Parker, hitchhiking through Maine to visit his ailing mother, is picked up by a living corpse in a Mustang. In "In the Deathroom," a reporter is tortured for information. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Falling Stars: Shooting Stars, Volume 5 RC 53642 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Honey, Cinnamon, Ice, and Rose attend the Senetsky School of the Performing Arts, housed in a New York City mansion. The students suspect they are being watched and begin investigating. Their search yields answers that could destroy their dreams. Sequel to Honey (RC 53121). 2001. Forever: A Novel of Good and Evil, Love and Hope RC 55065 by Jude Deveraux read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Darci Monroe considers herself lucky when she is hired as Adam Montgomery's well-paid personal assistant. She is unaware that she has special powers that Adam plans to use to help him discover what happened to his parents. Darci ends up offering more than Adam expects. Strong language. 2002. From a Buick 8 RC 54687 by Stephen King read by John Polk 3 cassettes It looked like an ordinary eight-cylinder 1954 Buick Roadmaster abandoned at a Pennsylvania gas station. But within hours, an investigating policeman has inexplicably vanished. Hoping to keep things quiet, the troopers put the car under lock and key. But it has a malevolent life of its own. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 12 RC 53486 edited by Stephen Jones read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Selection of twenty-two short stories and novellas from the year 2000, with an introductory overview of the year in horror fiction writing and publishing. Also includes "Necrology: 2000," which lists writers, artists, and performers contributing to the horror genre, who died in 2000. 2001. Midnight Voices RC 54849 by John Saul read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Caroline Evans's husband is murdered while jogging in Central Park. When she meets the perfect Anthony Fleming, she remarries and moves her pre-teen children into his historic apartment building. Soon they begin having nightmares and hearing voices, leading her to suspect that the elderly inhabitants are not really harmless. Some violence. 2002. Moonlight, Madness, and Magic RC 54203 by Suzanne Forster and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Three novellas featuring different generations of the Nightingale family, cursed by a betrayed lover who was burned as a witch. Michael becomes a werewolf and Heath a vampire, but Peyton's lover, a modern-day wiccan, breaks the spell. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1993. One Door Away from Heaven RC 53648 by Dean Koontz read by Michele Schaeffer 4 cassettes Temporarily down on her luck, Micky (Michelina) Bellsong meets a spunky handicapped nine-year-old neighbor, Leilani Klonk. Micky is drawn to protect Leilani from her stepfather, Preston Maddoc, an acquitted murderer, who believes that Leilani's destiny involves aliens and UFOs. Bestseller 2001. Other Worlds RC 51340 by Barbara Michaels read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes A group that includes Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle gathers to investigate two ghost cases. In nineteenth-century Tennessee, the Bell family is harassed for years by a poltergeist; and in Stratford, Connecticut, in the 1850s, the Phelps family is haunted by an unknown spirit. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Out of This World RC 54379 by J.D. Robb and others read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Four romance novellas featuring the paranormal or the future. J.D. Robb's "Interlude in Death" includes lieutenant Eve Dallas, last seen in Seduction in Death (RC 53132). Others deal with witches, vampires, werewolves, and telepaths. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Shadowland RC 53957 by Peter Straub read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes (Reissue) At an Arizona prep school in 1958, Tom Flanagan and Del Nightingale, both intrigued by magic, become fast friends. Del's uncle, master magician Coleman Collins, selects Tom as his apprentice and tests him by leading him into the nine levels of black magic. Some strong language. Bestseller 1980. The Stake RC 54014 by Richard Laymon read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes While day-tripping in backcountry California, two couples come upon a ghost-town hotel. Larry, who is writing a vampire novel, and Pete decide to explore. Discovering a female body with a stake through her heart, they unleash unexpected horrors. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Whispers RC 54404 by Dean Koontz read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Hilary Thomas, successful Hollywood screenwriter, is haunted by a violent, isolated childhood. When she is stalked by someone she knows, old fears come flooding back. Lieutenant Tony Clemenza wants to help her, but he needs her trust first. Violence and strong language. 1980. Wicked Forest: The De Beers Family, Volume 2 RC 54347 by V.C. Andrews read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Willow (RC 54173), Willow moves to Florida to keep tabs on her disturbed mother and psychotic half-brother, Linden. She becomes caught up in the glamour of Palm Beach, attends college, and marries attorney Thatcher Eaton. But there is no escape from the past. 2002. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Fifteenth Annual Collection RC 54888 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Annie Wauters 7 cassettes in 2 containers Collection of forty-eight stories and poems ranging from fairy tales to gothic horror by such authors as Jeffrey Ford, Jane Yolen, Ursula LeGuin, and Gene Wolfe. Prefaced by an overview of 2001's works in this genre. Also includes a list of Honorable Mentions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Fourteenth Annual Collection RC 53339 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Mary Kane 6 cassettes Following an overview of the genre in the year 2000, this collection of forty-four stories and nine poems ranges from fairy tales to gothic horror, from magical realism to dark tales. Includes works by Louise Erdrich, Tanith Lee, Stewart O'Nan, and Neil Gaiman. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Thirteenth Annual Collection RC 53404 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by L.J. Ganser 6 cassettes Following an overview of work published in the genre in 1999, this collection of thirty-seven stories, ten poems, and one essay offers tales of magic, romance, horror, and fantasy. Includes works by Neil Gaiman, Gene Wolfe, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Steven Millhauser. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Political Themes The Berlin Stories: The Last of Mr. Norris; Goodbye to Berlin RC 54128 by Christopher Isherwood read by Fred Major 3 cassettes (Reissue) Two fictionalized memoirs of 1930s Berlin and its people and the dangers when Adolph Hitler was beginning his move to power. Some characters, among them Sally Bowles, are featured in the musical Cabaret. Foreword by the author written in 1954 after a postwar visit. 1935. The Honorable Prison RC 53799 by Lyll Becerra de Jenkins read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Marta's father is a journalist who writes against their South American dictator's policies. As a result, the entire family is imprisoned in an honorable prison--a house in the Andes mountains. Marta describes the ordeals they and their country endure. For junior and senior high readers. 1988. Madam Ambassador RC 54091 by Ned Calmer read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes (Reissue) The State Department would prefer to see a seasoned diplomat be ambassador to France in 1977. So the appointment of a beautiful and strong-willed heiress, who proceeds to overturn conventions, causes a great ruckus in both the American and French governments. Some strong language. 1975. Martyrs' Crossing RC 53398 by Amy Wilentz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Palestinian American Marina, a suspected terrorist's wife, tries to enter Jerusalem to take her baby to the hospital, but Israeli lieutenant Ari Doron is ordered to bar her. When the child dies, rioters vilify and pursue Doron. Marina's father, a Boston cardiologist, flies back to Israel to help. Violence and some strong language. 2001. Put a Lid on It RC 54674 by Donald E. Westlake read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Francis Xavier Meehan is in prison, denied bail, for a bungled mail truck hijacking. As he awaits sentencing, an official from the president's reelection campaign offers him a pardon. All Meehan has to do is steal an incriminating videotape from a fortified opposition stronghold in rural New England. Some strong language. 2002. Roscoe RC 54024 by William Kennedy read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Roscoe Conway, although active for several decades in the colorful Albany political machine, now wants to leave it as the 1945 elections near. Surprising personal and political challenges, however, including the influence of his cohorts, conspire to keep him involved. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Separation of Power RC 53501 by Vince Flynn read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes CIA agent Mitch Rapp, last seen in The Third Option (RC 53036), ensures Dr. Irene Kennedy's nomination to the agency's top post despite corrupt politicians' objections. He is sent to Iraq to destroy a nuclear weapons factory hidden under a Baghdad hospital. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Term Limits RC 54711 by Vince Flynn read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes After assassinating three powerful and corrupt politicians, a paramilitary group demands that the U.S. president and Congress reform the government or face more deaths. Freshman congressman and former marine Michael O'Rourke correctly guesses the identity of the group's leaders and tries to stop them. Violence and strong language. 1997. Psychological All of Me: A Voluptuous Tale RC 53370 by Venise Berry read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 2 cassettes Successful African American television reporter Serpentine Williamson, depressed about being overweight, is hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Realizing that her weight does not determine who she is helps her accept herself and renew her self- confidence. ALA Black Caucus Award. 2000. The Book of Illusions RC 54907 by Paul Auster read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes David Zimmer writes a critique of silent films made by Hector Mann--long presumed dead--as therapy for grief over losing his family. After the book's publication, Alma Grund arrives at his door to escort him to meet the elusive Hector Mann. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Foul Matter RC 54284 by Joan Aiken read by Lisette Lecat 2 cassettes (Reissue) Clytie, a talented British writer, recalls her many love affairs, all of which ended tragically. She is especially haunted by the memory of the husband who drowned himself on their wedding day, and of his young son, who may still be alive. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1983. The Lovely Bones RC 54698 by Alice Sebold read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Susie Salmon, a fourteen-year-old girl murdered by a neighbor, watches over her family and friends from heaven. While adjusting to a new habitat, she reaches out to them as she observes their struggle to survive their grief. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Social Crimes RC 54838 by Jane Stanton Hitchcock read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When New York socialite Jo Slater catches her millionaire husband, Lucius, in their beach cabana with his mistress, he dies of a heart attack. Unfortunately for Jo, Lucius leaves everything to the other woman, Countess Monique de Passy. Forced to return to work, Jo becomes obsessed with revenge. Strong language. Bestseller 2002. Religion Other books with religious themes can be found in categories such as Family, Historical fiction, and Westerns. The Amazon Quest: The House of Winslow, Book 25 RC 53782 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes After World War I, James Parker is welcomed into the Winslow home under false pretenses, breaking Emily's heart when she learns the truth about him. But when Emily and her brother, Wes, travel to South America on a National Geographic assignment, she meets Ian Marlowe. Sequel to The Glorious Prodigal (RC 53781). 2001. The Cardinal RC 53913 by Henry Morton Robinson read by David Hartley-Margolin 5 cassettes (Reissue) Stephen Fermoyle, an Irish American from a working-class family, becomes a parish priest and eventually a cardinal. He learns the politics of a city rectory and bishop's office and, later, those of the Vatican during the first half of the twentieth century. Basis for 1963 movie. 1949. City Girl: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 53514 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes 1883. Reagan Sullivan leaves New York City to become a nanny in Kinkade, Texas. After her arrival, discovering that she is no longer needed, she stays in Kinkade and finds another job. Soon she meets Cash Rawlings and is intrigued by him and his faith. Sequel to A Texas Sky (RC 53513). 2001. The Confession: Heritage of Lancaster County, Volume 2 RC 53519 by Beverly Lewis read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Sequel to The Shunning (RC 53518). Katie, now Katherine Mayfield, searches for her birth mother. The journey takes her to the Finger Lakes region of New York and into a world of compassion and greed, mercy and betrayal. Meanwhile, Katie's first love, Daniel, wants to rekindle their relationship. 1997. Every Little Thing about You: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 53512 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Texas, 1881. Slater Rawlings, in need of a religious environment, resigns from the Texas Rangers and heads for Shotgun. Ironically he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. He is arrested by Deputy Liberty Drake, a fascinating young woman. Followed by A Texas Sky (RC 53513). 1999. Evidence of Mercy: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 1 RC 53763 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Mounting debts following the death of lawyer Linda Barrett's father make it necessary for her to sell her plane, which she lovingly calls "Solitude." Wealthy, arrogant Jake Stevens wants to buy it. Disaster on a test flight becomes a catalyst for some expressly Christian lessons. Followed by Justifiable Means (RC 53764). 1995. Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy RC 54075 by Rumer Godden read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes (Reissue) Lise, an English-born Parisian former prostitute, who had been jailed for the murder of her pimp, enters a religious community of the B‚thanie, a Dominican order of French women founded in the 1860s. 1979. The Glorious Prodigal: The House of Winslow, Book 24 RC 53781 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Arkansas, early 1900s. Within a very short time, Leah Freeman met and married Stuart Winslow against the advice of others. Before long, Stuart is in prison. There he finds faith in God--which may not be enough to save his marriage. Sequel to The Flying Cavalier (RC 49920). 2000. In This House of Brede RC 53811 by Rumer Godden read by Janis Gray 4 cassettes (Reissue) Philippa Talbot, a successful career woman in her forties, renounces the world to enter Brede monastery, a cloistered order of English Benedictine nuns. Her struggles and personal crises are contained within the larger story of the House itself--its daily life, rules, and rituals. 1969. Jerusalem Vigil: Zion Legacy, Book 1 RC 54875 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Recounts the first five days of the newly created state of Israel, beginning on May 14, 1948, as Arabs and Jews fight to establish territorial lines. Among those working to build their new homeland are Moshe and Rachel Sachar. Followed by Thunder from Jerusalem (RC 54876). 2000. The Joyful Beggar: A Novel of St. Francis of Assisi RC 54405 by Louis de Wohl read by David Cutler 2 cassettes This fictionalized biography of Francis Bernardone, who would become Saint Francis of Assisi, details his thirteenth-century experiences as a young soldier, his acceptance of an extraordinary vocation, his remarkable generosity, and his journey from Italy to Egypt and back. 1958. Justifiable Means: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 53764 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Detective Larry Millsaps--Evidence of Mercy (RC 53763)--is investigating the rape of Melissa Nelson. Bothered by her extensive knowledge regarding evidence needed to convict her attacker, Millsaps finds himself falling in love with her while he tries to uncover her real reasons for wanting a prime suspect behind bars. 1996. Patterns of Love: Coming to America, Book 2 RC 54864 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Iowa, 1897. Reverend Linberg and his family tend to their parish of fellow Swedish immigrants. The oldest daughter, Inga, agrees to help farmer Dirk Bridger take care of his orphaned nieces and ill mother. Despite differences, Inga and Dirk fall in love. 2001. The Postcard RC 54201 by Beverly Lewis read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Mennonite widow Rachel Yoder, hysterically blind after witnessing her son and husband killed in a buggy accident, lives and works at her Amish parents' bed-and-breakfast along with her young daughter. There she meets writer Philip Bradley, who uncovers family secrets when he finds a love letter in an antique desk. 1999. Presumption of Guilt: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 4 RC 53766 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Detectives Larry Millsaps and Tony Danks--from Ulterior Motives (RC 53765)--have a new case when reporter Beth Wright begins a story on the St. Clair Children's Home. The night Beth interviews Marlene Brandon, who reveals the crimes taking place at the home, Marlene is murdered. 1997. The Reckoning: Heritage of Lancaster County, Volume 3 RC 53520 by Beverly Lewis read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Katherine Mayfield is now the mistress of Mayfield Manor in New York, yet she finds herself grieving for her Amish family and friends in Hickory Hollow. She finds solace in working with hospice patients. Meanwhile, back in Pennsylvania, Daniel, Katherine's first love, is looking for her. Sequel to The Confession (RC 53519). 1998. The Redemption of Sarah Cain RC 53947 by Beverly Lewis read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Sarah is upset when she has to leave her Oregon real estate business to attend her sister's funeral in Pennsylvania. Ivy, an Amish convert, left behind five orphaned children, naming Sarah as their guardian. But Sarah is neither religious nor motherly. 2000. The Remnant: On the Brink of Armageddon RC 54460 by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Rayford Steele and most members of the Tribulation Force are massed together in Petra, where Nicolae Carpathia, the Antichrist, drops two bombs that no one can survive without a miracle. Yet many do survive. Now all pretense is gone as the planet hurtles toward Armageddon. Sequel to Desecration (RC 53137). Bestseller 2002. The Robe RC 53548 by Lloyd C. Douglas read by Annie Wauters 5 cassettes (Reissue) With the Roman army, Marcellus Gallio is sent to Jerusalem, where he is ordered to put the Galilean Jesus to death. After he wins the martyr's robe in a gamble, it begins to have a powerful effect on him. 1969 introduction by Andrew M. Greeley. 1942. Saints and Villains RC 52842 by Denise Giardina read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Historical novel based on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Christian theologian whose convictions caused him to oppose the Nazis. Describes how a failed assassination attempt against Hitler led to Bonhoeffer's imprisonment. Studies the character of a righteous man who acts on his beliefs even at the expense of his life. 1998. Sarah: Women of Genesis, Book 1 RC 54294 by Orson Scott Card read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes First novel in the Women of Genesis trilogy. Sarah meets Abraham when she is ten and Abraham promises to return for her in ten years. Their marriage is plagued by childlessness and Sarah must have faith in Abraham's God, who has promised her a son. Followed by Rebekah (RC 54295). 2000. The Shunning: Heritage of Lancaster County, Volume 1 RC 53518 by Beverly Lewis read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Katie Lapp has always felt she does not belong in the Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania. Then on the eve of her wedding to widower Bishop John, a startling announcement by her parents begins to unravel the only world Katie has ever known. Prequel to The Confession (RC 53519). 1997. The Sunroom RC 54270 by Beverly Lewis read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When she was twelve, Rebekah Owens, a minister's daughter from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, made a pact with God to keep her critically ill mother alive. Now, as an adult, Rebekah rereads the journal she kept when her mother was in the hospital and revisits her childhood surroundings. 1998. A Texas Sky: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 53513 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes After his recovery from a gunshot wound and with newfound faith, Slater Rawling's brother, Dakota, reports for work as a Texas Ranger. But fate has other plans in store for him: escorting Miss Darvi Wingate to see an old friend. Sequel to Every Little Thing about You (RC 53512). 2000. Ulterior Motives: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 53765 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Detectives Tony Danks and Larry Millsaps investigate the murder of art dealer Louis Dubose. Their main suspect is Ben Robinson, but Ben's ex-wife, Sharon, is not convinced of his guilt. Faith in Jesus holds them all together on a search for kidnapped children--who may hold the crimes' answers. Sequel to Justifiable Means (RC 53764). 1996. Romance Angel Creek RC 54221 by Linda Howard read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes After ten years drifting, Lucas Cochran returns to run his family's ranch in the Colorado territories. He falls in love with his orphaned neighbor Dee Swann. But Dee is threatened by other cattlemen who want her land's water. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1991. Any Two Can Play RC 54591 by Elizabeth Cadell read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes (Reissue) Natalie Travers, an attractive young Englishwoman, rescues her brother and his year-old twins from domestic chaos when his wife leaves him. Single and independent, Natalie unexpectedly falls in love with Henry Downing, scion of the town's founding family. 1981. The Bachelor RC 54933 by Carly Phillips read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In Yorkshire Falls, New York, Raina Chandler feigns illness to encourage her three sons to marry and give her grandchildren. When foreign correspondent Roman returns to visit, he falls in love again with Charlotte Bronson, his childhood sweetheart. But Charlotte doesn't want a long-distance marriage. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Bad Boy RC 55212 by Olivia Goldsmith read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Tracie thinks of Jon as just a friend; he's far too nerdy for her bad-boy tastes. At Jon's request Tracie transforms his computer- geek appearance, and Jon becomes one of Seattle's most sought- after bachelors. Now Tracie must compete for Jon's attention. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001. Bad Heir Day RC 54592 by Wendy Holden read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Fledgling London writer Anna Farrier takes a job as an assistant to inebriate bestselling romance writer Cassandra Knight and her lecherous washed-up rock star husband. Then Anna discovers that she's really been hired to be the nanny to the couple's fiendish eight-year-old, Zak. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Bamboo and Lace RC 53748 by Lori Wick read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Lily Walsh has grown up under the guidance of her missionary father in a remote village in a small Asian country. When her brother Jeff, who lives in Hawaii, invites her to visit, their father reluctantly agrees. In Hawaii Lily meets her brother's friend, Gabe, and soon finds herself torn between two very different worlds. 2001. Beautiful Dreamer RC 53245 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Twenty-five-year-old Hope Gardener is struggling to save her Nevada cattle ranch, but years of drought are taking their toll. Then suddenly Rio, a free-spirited stranger, arrives and offers to help find a well on her land. He also steals her heart. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001. The Beauty RC 54008 by Claire Delacroix read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Scotland, 1183. In this sequel to The Countess (RC 51166), Eglantine's beautiful daughter, Jacqueline, decides to become a nun rather than marry without love. On the way to the convent, she is kidnapped by returning crusader Angus MacGillivray, who seeks revenge for his clan's destruction. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. Behind Closed Doors RC 54196 by Olivia Rupprecht read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Sisters Faith and Gloria secretly arrange for Faith to bear Gloria's baby. After Gloria dies of cancer, her husband, Myles, discovers his paternity and insists on marrying Faith. Although she has loved him for years, Gloria's memory could stand between them. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1991. Big Stone Gap RC 52742 by Adriana Trigiani read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Thirty-five-year-old Ave Maria Mulligan, self-proclaimed spinster of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, runs the local pharmacy, works on the rescue squad, and directs the outdoor drama. She thinks life has passed her by until a newly discovered skeleton in her family closet leads to a trip to Italy. 2000. Breathing Room RC 54449 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes When self-help guru Dr. Isabel Favor loses her lover, her money, and her reputation, she retreats to a villa in Tuscany to recover. There she meets roguish Italian Lorenzo Gage--an actor who also happens to be her landlord. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Buttons and Beaus RC 54521 by Margaret Brownley read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes New York City, 1880. Amanda Blackwell runs a cycling school for young ladies while caring for her mentally challenged brother. Architect Damian Newcastle, also attending to a special son, needs Amanda's property to build a twenty-story skyscraper. But Amanda holds Newcastles's father responsible for her own father's death. 1997. A Capital Holiday RC 53530 by Janet Dailey read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Beautiful Jocelyn Wakefield, the president's daughter, disguises herself for an early morning walk without security. She runs into reporter Grady Tucker, his dog, and elderly Obediah Melchior, who looks suspiciously like Santa Claus. Grady fakes an injury in order to become better acquainted. Bestseller 2001. Cherish RC 55114 by Catherine Anderson read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Colorado, 1868. Race Spencer, a gunslinger-turned-rancher, stumbles upon a ransacked wagon train of dead Quakers. The only survivor is pretty, shell-shocked Rebecca Morgan. Spencer takes the girl home and falls in love with her as she begins to heal. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998. Come Back to Me RC 54859 by Josie Litton read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes In this sequel to Dream of Me/Believe in Me (RC 54858), King Alfred rules Britain and has achieved peace between the Norse and Saxons through marriage and other alliances. Viking Dragon Hakonson meets Saxon Lady Rycca and falls in love. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Cordina's Crown Jewel RC 54303 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Cordina's Royal Family (RC 54302), Camilla, the daughter of Princess Gabriella and an American father, leaves her public life for a more peaceful existence. She meets archaeologist Delaney Caine in Vermont and the two gradually fall in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Cordina's Royal Family RC 54302 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 4 cassettes Three stories concerning the royal family of Cordina. In "Affaire Royale," Princess Gabriella has amnesia after a kidnapping attempt and falls for her bodyguard. In "Command Performance," Crown Prince Alexander meets an American. In "The Playboy Prince," Prince Bennett succumbs to a scholar's charms. Followed by Cordina's Crown Jewel (RC 54303). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1986. The Cottage RC 53988 by Danielle Steel read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Seventy-year-old film idol Coop Winslow is broke and forced to take in boarders to keep his mansion. Newly divorced Mark Friedman and widowed Jimmy O'Connor bring new life to the estate, especially when Mark's teenagers move in. Coop gradually rekindles his interest in the world around him. Some strong language. 2002. Date with the Devil RC 54536 by Olivia Rupprecht read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Librarian Diedre Forsythe and martial arts expert Sterling Jakes are marooned on an island after a shipwreck, surviving only because of Jakes's skills, and they fall in love. They are rescued by his fianc‚e. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1991. Desire RC 53643 by Nicole Jordan read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Cornwall, England; 1813. After a brush with death, Lucian Tremayne, an English spy, yearns for a son. He finds his mate in Brynn Caldwell, who fears marriage because of an old family curse. Once married, Lucian is afraid that Brynn is betraying him. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Devil's Bride RC 54296 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Cambridgeshire, England; 1818. Honoria Wetherby, beautiful and spirited governess, envisions a life of adventure and travel that excludes marriage. Devil Cynster--of the wild and noble Cynsters- -resolves to make her his wife. Cynster deviously uses the compromising circumstances of their meeting to win Honoria. Followed by A Rake's Vow (RC 54297). Descriptions of sex. 1998. Don't Look Back RC 54175 by Amanda Quick read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Investigator Lavinia Lake and her partner (and lover), Tobias March, accept a case from fellow mesmerist Dr. Howard Hudson. Hudson's manipulative young wife has been murdered, and Lavinia connects the crime to an antique bracelet. Follows Slightly Shady (RC 51767). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Dream of Me/Believe in Me RC 54858 by Josie Litton read by Colleen Delany 5 cassettes In King Alfred's Britain, marriages between enemies are the only way to achieve peace. In Dream of Me, Viking warrior Wolf Hakonson marries the sister of Saxon Hawk of Essex and falls in love, while Lord Hawk reluctantly marries a Norse noblewoman in Believe in Me. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Dying to Please RC 54306 by Linda Howard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Butler and bodyguard Sarah Stevens works for a retired judge. When he is murdered, Sarah is investigated and when her next employers are also killed, she becomes the main suspect. With the help--and love--of detective Thompson Cahill, Sarah discovers a deranged stalker. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2002. Eden Burning RC 54325 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In Hawaii's lush tropical landscape Chase Wilcox and Nicole Ballard struggle to come to terms with the passion blossoming between them. Nicole, whose stage name is Pele, the goddess of fire, is in truth afraid of men. Chase hopes to change her. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Fast Women RC 53247 by Jennifer Crusie read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Sisters-in-law Nell, Suze, and Margie are looking for more meaningful lives. Along the way, Nell finds work at a detective agency, Margie worries about a missing husband, and Suze leaves hers. They also become involved in dognapping, murder, arson, embezzlement, and family cover-ups. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Flame and the Flower RC 53906 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes (Reissue) London, 1799. Captain Brandon Birmingham is forced to marry beautiful orphan Heather Simmons. He takes her home to Charleston, South Carolina. There Heather adjusts to life in the colonies until her past catches up with her. Followed by The Elusive Flame (RC 47316). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1972. Full House RC 54899 by Janet Evanovich read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Wealthy polo-playing Nicholas Kaharchek falls in love with single mother Billie Pearce. When a horse injures Billie's foot, Nick foists his eccentric cousins on her, ostensibly to help. Meanwhile, a burglar is targeting Billie's Virginia neighborhood. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1989. The Girl from Montana RC 52056 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) Elizabeth has just buried her brother. Now alone and defenseless, she is confronted by his murderer--who claims to love her. She escapes into the Montana wilderness and runs headlong into a man unlike the rough types she has known. His protection and her strong Christian faith help her survive. 1982. Glass Houses RC 54397 by Stella Cameron read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Good cop Aiden Flynn snoops through his colleague's e-mails and finds a dangerous surprise. His discovery leads him on a wild journey to clear his own name and that of the woman he is trying to protect. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. Going Home RC 55278 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Three novellas in which women must rediscover the love of their families before they can embrace others. In Unfinished Business, world-renowned pianist Vanessa Sexton's renewed relationship with her mother allows her to return her childhood sweetheart's affection. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Going to the Chapel RC 54264 by Rochelle Alers and others read by Robin Miles 3 cassettes Four short romances featuring African American women who meet their soul mates. In "Stand-In Bride," middle-aged wedding planner Katherine Langdon is attracted to a bride's father. In "Learning to Love," American Sharon Braxton encounters cultural differences when she falls in love with a Nigerian. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. Green Calder Grass: Calder Saga, Volume 6 RC 54999 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Calder Pride (RC 49785), Ty Calder has recovered from a kidnapping attempt and is expecting twins with his second wife, Jessy. But Ty's former wife, Tara, becomes increasingly jealous and tries to reclaim her ex. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Gwyneth and the Thief RC 54916 by Margaret Moore read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes England, 1202. Fifteen-year-old Lady Gwyneth of Haverleigh is desperate because her father is ill and his knights are gone. When she meets Gavin, a rugged thief who can fight, she coerces him into training the peasants to protect the castle. The two gradually fall in love. For senior high readers. 2002. The Highlander's Touch RC 53836 by Karen Marie Moning read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Lisa Stone, a twenty-first-century woman, is transported back to fourteenth-century Scotland after she touches a rare museum artifact. She meets the immortal laird Circenn Brodie, who has pledged to kill the bearer of the flask. Brodie instead falls in love with the beautiful stranger. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Hold onto the Night RC 54701 by Shauna Michaels read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Geologist Dr. Kathleen Dawson doesn't believe in the Jaguar Man, who natives say rules the South American jungle. Rescued from drowning by a black jaguar, Kathleen finds herself in the cave of Guerriro, a muscular wild man, who warns her to stay away. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Home for the Holidays RC 53796 by Johanna Lindsey read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Baron Vincent Everett exacts revenge on his brother's missing business rival by evicting George Ascot's children before Christmas. When he meets beautiful, innocent Larissa Ascot, Vincent moves her to his home, planning to seduce her. Only he doesn't expect to fall in love. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Hot Ice RC 54810 by Nora Roberts read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Doug Lord needs cash for his quest of a treasure dating back to the French Revolution. Ice cream heiress Whitney MacAllister is bored and needs a diversion. The two become unlikely partners and head for Madagascar--with a gang of cunning criminals in hot pursuit. Strong language. Bestseller 1987. Hurts So Good RC 54527 by Olivia Rupprecht read by Sharon Murray 1 cassette Journalist Andrea Post moves to New Orleans and takes a job in a restaurant owned by jazz legend Neil Grey. She investigates the star's past, hoping for an exclusive article, but instead falls in love. Now her betrayal may doom them both. Descriptions of sex. 1992. I Do! RC 54511 by Olivia Rupprecht read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette As his last wish before dying, Sergeant Sol Standish marries his "Operation Dear Abby" pen pal over the telephone. Sol survives, and Mariah Garnet of Alabama is thrilled to move to Wisconsin to finally meet her husband. But she hasn't exactly been honest with him. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1992. Impulse RC 53310 by Catherine Coulter read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes From her deceased mother's journals, Rafaella Holland learns that her real father is a crooked munitions dealer who seduced and abandoned her mother years earlier. Rafaella's desire for revenge takes her to the gangster's private Caribbean island and into the arms of Marcus Devlin. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. In His Arms: Coming to America, Book 3 RC 54865 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Pregnant Mary Malone arrives in New York from Ireland in 1897. The following year, after an unavoidable act of violence, she flees to Whistle Creek, Idaho. She falls in love with sheriff Carson Barclay and attends church with him--but hides her past. 2001. The Inheritors RC 53701 by Harold Robbins read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes (Reissue) Stephen Gaunt, the whiz kid of Sinclair Broadcasting, mixes his programming with girls whom he nicknames Green-eyed Girl, Blonde Girl, and Chinese Girl. Darling Girl causes him trouble, but he finally becomes a twosome with his last love, Lawyer Girl. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1969. Irresistible RC 55143 by Karen Robards read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes England, 1813. Following the Banning sisters' escape from libelous accusations in Scandalous (RC 51766), Lady Claire Lynes is kidnapped by a band of spies. Claire and their leader, Hugh Battancourt, fall in love, but her marital status stands in the way of their future. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Island Flame RC 53449 by Karen Robards read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Lady Catherine Aldley's father Sir Thomas, the British ambassador to Portugal in 1842, sends his daughter home for the season, but pirates attack the ship. Captain Jonathan Hale makes the innocent Catherine his mistress, and before long they fall in love. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1981. Lady Sophia's Lover RC 54333 by Lisa Kleypas read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Victorian London. Impoverished Lady Sophia Sydney takes a job as a clerk/housekeeper to Bow Street magistrate Sir Ross Cannon. Her goal is to harm him, the man who sent her brother to prison and an early death--but he's not the monster she imagined. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Lady's Man RC 54650 by Suzanne Simmons read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Prim and proper Georgiana Burne-Jones, a butler at an exclusive resort in Arizona, witnesses her client's murder. In her haste to escape, she rushes into the suite of Coleman Worth, a self-made millionaire. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. The Last Chance Caf‚ RC 54320 by Linda Lael Miller read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes When Hallie O'Rourke receives a package at her stepfather's wake, she finds her life and the lives of her twin daughters in jeopardy. Fleeing Phoenix, Hallie takes refuge at Nevada's Last Chance Caf‚. There she meets Chance Qualtrough, who is unaware of the danger she brings. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. The Last Good Man RC 51341 by Kathleen Eagle read by Liz Solar 2 cassettes Successful New York model Savannah Stephens returns home to Sunbonnet, Wyoming, with her six-year-old daughter Claudia, where she hopes to overcome the devastation of breast cancer. Childhood friend Clay Keogh struggles to help Savannah resume a normal life. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Lip Service RC 55131 by Suzanne Simmons read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Schuyler Grant inherits a Hudson River estate from her eccentric great-aunt Cora. Trace Ballinger, Cora's lawyer, who despises his wealthy clients, falls in love with the lovely heiress, while someone or something haunts the mansion--and wishes Schuyler gone. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Loner RC 54170 by Joan Johnston read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Following The Texan (RC 52110) the modern-day feud between the Blackthornes and Creeds continues until love intervenes. Billy Coburn returns home to Bitter Creek and enters into a marriage of convenience with Summer Blackthorne. The two uncover family secrets and a suicide. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Losing Julia RC 54370 by Jonathan Hull read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Alternating between past and present, eighty-one-year-old Patrick Delaney recalls losing Daniel, his best friend and fellow soldier, in 1918. Ten years later, he meets Daniel's lover, Julia. But Patrick is married, and Julia claims to be engaged. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Lost in Your Arms RC 54051 by Christina Dodd read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Victorian England. Enid MacLean is coerced into caring for her estranged husband, wounded in the Crimea. After nine years apart, Enid falls in love with Stephen all over again--but the patient has amnesia. Sequel to In My Wildest Dreams (RC 53202). Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Love Doesn't Come Easy RC 54647 by Charlyne Dickerson read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Jennifer Johnson is attractive, successful, and cautious when it comes to romance. When she meets Michael Maxwell, she is unprepared for the chemistry between them. Jennifer continues her quest to solve the mystery of her past, while Michael desires to be her future. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Love to Love You Baby RC 54910 by Kasey Michaels read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Keely McBride arrives to redecorate ex-pitcher Jack Trehan's house moments after Jack's Katmandu-bound hippie cousin jettisons her infant daughter on his doorstep. Bachelor Jack persuades Keely to help with the baby. Confronting gangsters, caseworkers, and a schizoid baby-sitter, Jack and Keely fall in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Mark of the Angel RC 51650 by Nancy Huston read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Paris, 1957. Twenty-year-old Saffie, newly arrived from Germany, answers musician Raphael Lepage's advertisement for a maid. Soon Lepage becomes smitten with the remote and seemingly emotionless young woman. All goes well until he sends her on an errand to have his flute repaired. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Moonlight, Madness, and Magic RC 54203 by Suzanne Forster and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Three novellas featuring different generations of the Nightingale family, cursed by a betrayed lover who was burned as a witch. Michael becomes a werewolf and Heath a vampire, but Peyton's lover, a modern-day wiccan, breaks the spell. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1993. Mount Vernon Love Story: A Novel of George and Martha Washington RC 54585 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes The book opens on preparations for John Adams's inauguration, with George Washington reminiscing about his career and family life--specifically his successful marriage to widow Martha "Patsy" Custis. He continues the story as he and Patsy retire to his Mount Vernon, Virginia, estate. Bestseller 1968. The Mulberry Tree RC 54457 by Jude Deveraux read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When billionaire Jimmie Manville dies in a plane crash, his widow, Lillian, is shocked that he left his fortune to his despised siblings. Lillian receives only a Virginia farm and a cryptic note to find the truth. Lillian changes her identity, moves to the country, and starts over. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002. My Dear Duchess RC 53456 by Marion Chesney read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Henry Wright would like to marry Clarissa Sayers. However, Clarissa's mother wants her to marry a titled gentleman. Clarissa's younger sister Frederica, still relegated to the schoolroom at seventeen, sets her sights on Henry. Then Henry inherits a title, but risks forfeiting a fortune unless he marries swiftly. 1979. My Lady's Temptation RC 54053 by Denise Hampton read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes England, King John's reign. Bastard knight Josce FitzBaldwin travels to Nottingham to avenge the murders of his father and two little half-sisters. He immediately suspects that the sheriff, Reiner du Hommet, is involved but nevertheless falls in love with the sheriff's daughter, Elianne. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Never Love a Cowboy RC 53510 by Lorraine Heath read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes 1865. Harrison Bainbridge left England and came to Texas seeking his fortune and a scandal-free life. He did not expect to fall in love with the saloon-keeper's daughter, or have her finance his cattle drive. Sequel to A Rogue in Texas (RC 53509). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Never Marry a Cowboy RC 53511 by Lorraine Heath read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes 1870. Kit Montgomery arrived in Texas five years ago with several other English rogues. His past has kept him a bachelor. Now one of his friends wants Kit to marry his sister. Sequel to Never Love a Cowboy (RC 53510). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Nights in Rodanthe RC 54857 by Nicholas Sparks read by JoBeth Williams 1 cassette To soothe her widowed daughter Amanda's grief, sixty-year-old Adrienne Willis tells the story of her own lost love. After her husband left her and their three children for another woman, Adrienne had a brief affair with a doctor that helped fill her emotional needs. 2002. Nobody's Angel RC 53255 by Karen Robards read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes The Carolinas, 1769. Susannah Redmon runs her preacher father's household after her mother's death. She buys an indentured servant, but is dismayed to see Ian Connelly transform into a desirable man. Ian has secrets of his own and soon falls in love. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. The Nonesuch RC 53345 by Georgette Heyer read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes (Reissue) Sir Waldo Hawkridge, the most talked-about bachelor in London society, inherits a Yorkshire estate. The legacy changes his life and leads him to a most surprising choice of a bride. Foreword by Mary Jo Putney. 1962. On a Wild Night RC 54472 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes London, 1825. Twins Amanda and Amelia Cynster despair of ever finding husbands and decide to look in seamier places. Amanda meets Martin Fullbridge, an earl, at a gaming hall, and he reluctantly agrees to help. Sequel to All about Passion (RC 53361). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. On Green Dolphin Street RC 53943 by Sebastian Faulks read by Nanette Savard 3 cassettes Washington, D.C.; 1960. Mary van der Linden, the proper wife of an alcoholic British diplomat, embarks on an affair with New York reporter Frank Renzo. The rest of her family, as well as America, is falling apart. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Once upon a Wedding RC 54839 by Kathleen Eagle read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Jordan Burke's reintroduction to James Mayfield at his sister's wedding marks the beginning of their whirlwind courtship. Now Jordan's divorced mother, Camille, is planning an extravagant wedding for Jordan and recalling her own drab ceremony with Creed Burke--suddenly back in her life. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Out of This World RC 54379 by J.D. Robb and others read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Four romance novellas featuring the paranormal or the future. J.D. Robb's "Interlude in Death" includes lieutenant Eve Dallas, last seen in Seduction in Death (RC 53132). Others deal with witches, vampires, werewolves, and telepaths. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Patterns of Love: Coming to America, Book 2 RC 54864 by Robin Lee Hatcher read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Iowa, 1897. Reverend Linberg and his family tend to their parish of fellow Swedish immigrants. The oldest daughter, Inga, agrees to help farmer Dirk Bridger take care of his orphaned nieces and ill mother. Despite differences, Inga and Dirk fall in love. 2001. Pearl Harbor, 1941 RC 54712 by Nancy Holder read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Hawaii, 1941. Bekah Martin meets navy ensign Scott DeAngelo while returning to her native Hawaii and falls in love, although she is already engaged to another. When Bekah is visiting Scott on his ship December 7, the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Pendragon RC 54043 by Catherine Coulter read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes England, 1823. Continues the Sherbrooke family saga. Meggie Sherbrooke's heart breaks when she learns that Jeremy, the man she has spent her youth admiring, is engaged. She agrees to a hasty match with Thomas and enters the dangerous world of Pendragon. Follows The Scottish Bride (RC 51685). Descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Phantom Waltz RC 53982 by Catherine Anderson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes 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. Pistol in His Pocket RC 53823 by Olivia M. Rupprecht read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes While out rock climbing, nurse Lori Morgan discovers the body of a man frozen in ice. With help, she takes the block of ice home and begins to thaw him out. When Noble Zhivago finally awakes, Lori hopes he can help heal her sorrow. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1995. Players RC 53700 by Jilly Cooper read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes Four ruthless, powerful men vie for control of England's Corinium Television: Declan O'Hara, the star talk-show host; Tony Baddingham, chairman and managing director of Corinium; Rupert Campbell-Black, minister of sports and Tony's nemesis; and Cameron Cook, an American television executive now working for the corporation. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1988. The Price of Passion RC 53432 by Susan Sizemore read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes As a young woman, Cleopatra Fraser was seduced by her father's archaeology assistant while in Egypt. Ten years later, he reappears in Scotland as Dr. Azrael David Evans. Cleo rediscovers passion and conflict as she helps him search for stolen treasure. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2001. Princess in Love RC 54037 by Meg Cabot read by Erin Jones 1 cassette New York ninth-grader Mia Thermopolis continues her diary detailing her life with a boyfriend she does not love, impossible algebra tests, a pregnant mother, and princess lessons from her strict grandmŠre. Sequel to Princess in the Spotlight (RC 52779). For junior and senior high readers. 2002. The Promise in a Kiss: A Christmas Novel RC 54475 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes 1783. Helena recognizes Sebastian Cynster as the stranger with whom she shared an unforgettable kiss in Paris seven years ago. He now navigates her through London society to help her choose a husband. The passion between them points to a most unlikely match. Prequel to The Cynsters series. Descriptions of sex. 2001. The Pursuit RC 54066 by Johanna Lindsey read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Viscount Lincoln Ross Burnett returns to Scotland after nineteen years where he falls in love with Melissa MacGregor, who is searching for a suitable husband. But the Burnetts are feuding with Melissa's sixteen uncles. Sequel to Say You Love Me (RC 43553). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. A Rake's Vow RC 54297 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1829; Northamptonshire, England. Vane Cynster is determined not to marry and even flees London to escape wedlock's trappings. Surprised, he meets his match in the beautiful and independent Patience Debbington. Wary of romance, Patience proves to be Vane's most challenging conquest. Sequel to Devil's Bride(RC 54296). Descriptions of sex. 1998. Rehearsal for Love RC 51744 by Faith Baldwin read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes New York City. Kathleen Roberts falls in love with her boss, Pat Bell. Disenchanted by his work ethics, she calls off their engagement. Playwright Paul McClure, a man she never considered, has been waiting in the wings. During a hurricane, the two men face off. 1940. The Riddle of the Shipwrecked Spinster RC 53928 by Patricia Veryan read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Homely Cordelia Stansbury's reputation has been ruined by her overly ambitious mother and a shipwreck that forced her to spend a year on an island with savages. Piers Cranford is battling to save his family estate when his uncle tries to push the disgraced Cordelia on him. Sequel to The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake (RC 50360). 2001. Ride a Dark Horse RC 53742 by Laura Moore read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Horsewoman Cassie Miller stopped training for the Olympics to adopt her late brother's twins. Now, five years later, the three move to Virginia when Cassie is hired to train a champion jumper. Cassie falls in love with her boss, Caleb Wells, but Caleb's ex- wife intervenes. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. River of Fire RC 53610 by Mary Jo Putney read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes England, 1817. Captain Kenneth Wilding (Lord Kimball) returns from the Napoleonic wars to an estate ruined by his late father. Needing cash, he agrees to spy on the household of artist Sir Anthony Seaton in order to uncover a murderer. But he falls for the artist's bohemian daughter. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1996. A Rogue in Texas RC 53509 by Lorraine Heath read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes 1865. Englishman Grayson Rhodes travels to America expecting to make his fortune. Instead he ends up working in a Texas cotton field belonging to Abbie Westland, a widow with three children. Followed by Never Love a Cowboy (RC 53510). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Romancing Mister Bridgerton RC 54583 by Julia Quinn read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes 1824. All of London wants to know the identity of columnist Lady Whistledown, including Colin Bridgerton, a frequent subject of her columns. Returning from abroad, Colin finds himself attracted to Penelope Featherington, the girl who was always simply there. But will her secret change his feelings? Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Rules of Attraction RC 54293 by Christina Dodd read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes England, 1843. Hannah Setterington sells The Distinguished Academy of Governesses to follow her heart's desire. She accepts a position as companion to the aunt of Lord Raeburn, the husband she hasn't seen for nine years. A passionate reunion ensues. By the author of Rules of Engagement (RC 54292). Descriptions of sex. 2001. Rules of Engagement RC 54292 by Christina Dodd read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes London, 1840. The earl of Kerrich schemes to achieve respectability by adopting an orphan and hiring an unattractive governess. The beautiful and broke Miss Pamela Lockhart disguises herself to play the part. Attraction ignites before Pamela's identity is revealed. By the author of Rules of Surrender (RC 54291). Descriptions of sex. 2000. Rules of Surrender RC 54291 by Christina Dodd read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes London, 1840. Lady Charlotte Dalrumple is commissioned by the viscountess Ruskin to reform her young grandchildren. Lady Charlotte arrives at her position to discover her true assignment--the taming of the viscountess's wild, dangerously handsome son. By the author of Rules of Engagement (RC 54292). Descriptions of sex. 2000. Running Scared RC 54336 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Jewelry expert Risa Sheridan, a curator for a Las Vegas casino, helps her boss, Shane Tannahill, acquire ancient Celtic pieces for his collection. Risa's childhood friend Cherelle Faulkner is trying to obtain some stolen Druid gold from a former GI. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. Saints and Sinners RC 54125 by Olivia Rupprecht read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Small-town preacher Matthew Peters takes more than pastoral interest in his new neighbor, single mother Delilah Sampson. Although obviously responsive to him, Dee has secrets from her past and two children to protect. But the physical attraction between them gradually compels decisive action. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1992. Samantha and the Cowboy RC 55425 by Lorraine Heath read by Colleen Delany 1 cassette Texas, 1866. Sixteen-year-old Samantha Reynolds pretends to be a boy in order to join a cattle drive so she can earn money for her family. After fellow wrangler Matthew Hart, a Civil War veteran, discovers the truth, they fall in love. For senior high readers. 2002. Scrooge Wore Spurs RC 55219 by Janet Dailey read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Indebted Arizona rancher Eben MacCallister expects to lose the family ranch in the new year. To make matters worse, his former fianc‚e Maddie Williams has returned to open a dude ranch on adjoining land and his estranged sister has passed away--leaving him with four orphans at Christmas time. Bestseller 2002. Second Thyme Around RC 53910 by Katie Fforde read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Market gardener Perdita Dylan is horrified when she discovers that her ex-husband Lucas Gillespie has become the chef at a local hotel. Until now, living with her elderly godmother in the English countryside has been ideal--or so she thought. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. A Secret Love RC 54300 by Stephanie Laurens read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes 1820, England. To save her family's fortune, Alathea Morwellan needs Gabriel Cynster, her childhood playmate. To keep her family's distress private, she disguises herself when she appeals to Gabriel. Charmed by the veiled woman, Gabriel longs to discover her identity. Sequel to A Rogue's Proposal (RC 54299). Descriptions of sex. 2000. The Sheik RC 54081 by E.M. Hull read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Influential early-twentieth-century popular romance. When Englishwoman Diana Mayo recklessly embarks on a desert outing, she is kidnapped by Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, ravished, and held hostage in his camp. But over time Diana falls in love with the handsome ruler. Some violence and some strong language. 1921. Shotgun Wedding RC 54124 by Olivia Rupprecht read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Established New York artist Aaron Breedlove, returning to Appalachia when his father dies, marries beautiful Addy McDonald to keep peace between their feuding clans. Then he brings Addy back to the city, where they struggle to trust each other. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1994. Sleeping Beauty RC 51631 by Judith Ivory read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Victorian England, 1876. Newly knighted explorer Sir James Stoker, recently returned from Africa, risks his hard-won awards, titles, and professorship for the love of an older woman. Coco Wild, a French mistress of many men, becomes James's lover despite the objections of his mentor and her son. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Smile of the Stranger RC 53909 by Joan Aiken read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes (Reissue) Juliana Paget and her dying father, an expatriate writer living in Italy, are forced to return to their ancestral mansion in Regency England. Once there, Juliana must contend with troublesome relatives, worthless suitors, and murderous assaults until she finds her true love. 1978. Springwater RC 53505 by Linda Lael Miller read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes 1870. Evangeline Keating's husband, John, died leaving her and her daughter, Abigail, penniless. Thus Evangeline accepts John's cousin's proposal and travels to Springwater, Montana Territory. Her fianc‚, however, is on a six-month trip and has sent his handsome partner to care for her and Abigail. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. A Springwater Christmas RC 53507 by Linda Lael Miller read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes 1882. Jack McLaughlin is a prodigal son returning to Springwater, Montana Territory. He hides his identity until he's ready to tell his parents--Jacob and June-bug McCaffrey. Meanwhile Jack takes an interest in Olivia Darling, owner of the boarding house. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Springwater Seasons RC 53506 by Linda Lael Miller read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Stories of four women who come to Springwater, Montana Territory, in the late 1800s. Rachel is the town's first schoolteacher, Savannah is part owner of the saloon, Miranda is an unwed mother, and Jessica takes over her brother's bankrupt newspaper. Each finds the man of her dreams. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Springwater Wedding RC 53508 by Linda Lael Miller read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Springwater Station has grown and changed over the years. Yet even in the twenty-first century, cattle rustlers are still at work, families are still feuding, and hearts are still being broken. And Maggie McCaffrey's return will be a catalyst to many events. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. A Stolen Heart RC 51985 by Candace Camp read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes 1811. American Alexandra Ward, in London to meet business partner Lord Sebastian Thorpe, is unprepared for the surprises awaiting her. She is mistaken for a woman who died years ago, she is attacked numerous times, and Lord Thorpe is suspicious of her motives. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Summer in Eclipse Bay: Eclipse Bay Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 54691 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Gallery owner Octavia Brightwell hides her family history when she moves to Eclipse Bay, Oregon--so when a painting is stolen, townfolk suspect her. Crime-writer Nick Harte helps find the true culprit and the painting. Sequel to Dawn in Eclipse Bay (RC 52286). Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Summer Light RC 54087 by Luanne Rice read by Jacinda Bronaugh 3 cassettes Lonely single-mother May Taylor has a rocky new marriage with French-Canadian hockey star Martin Cartier, who struggles with his tragic past. May's six-year-old clairvoyant daughter, Kylie, tries to heal them. The child's insights help them cope after Martin is blinded by an injury. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Summer Moon RC 53732 by Jill Marie Landis read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Kate Whittington, who grew up in a Maine orphanage, impulsively answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride for Reed Benton of Texas. But when she arrives, she discovers that her husband knows nothing about her. And he has just recovered his son who was captured by the Comanche years earlier. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Summer Pleasures RC 54843 by Nora Roberts read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Two friends, employees of Celebrity magazine, find the men of their dreams while on assignments. In Second Nature, reporter Lee Radcliffe falls for author Hunter Brown. And in One Summer, photographer Bryan Mitchell spends an unforgettable summer with photojournalist Shade Colby. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1986. A Summer to Remember RC 54986 by Mary Balogh read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Jilted bride Lauren Edgeworth agrees to pose as Viscount "Kit" Ravenberg's fianc‚e to thwart his family's arranged marriage plans for him. Grateful Kit promises her a last summer of adventure before she becomes an old maid, but complications arise when he falls in love with her. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Sunset in St. Tropez RC 54338 by Danielle Steel read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Three New York couples--Diana and Eric Morrison, Pascale and John Donnally, and Anne and Robert Smith--decide to vacation in France one summer. But Anne dies before the trip, so Robert causes turmoil when he invites his new girlfriend, an actress, to join them. 2002. Swear by the Moon RC 53997 by Shirlee Busbee read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes London, 1798. American Patrick Blackburne is visiting his mother in England. She asks him to stop a blackmailing scheme. As Patrick investigates, he meets notorious heiress Thea Garrett, who had endured a scandal as a young debutante and now has new troubles. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Sweet Nothings RC 54513 by Catherine Anderson read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Molly Wells steals a valuable racehorse from her ex-husband after he abuses it. She takes the animal to the ranch of "horse whisperer" Jake Coulter in Oregon for help. There Molly remains in hiding. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. Then Comes Marriage RC 55227 by Kasey Michaels read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes With his good friends married, Brady James, the earl of Singleton, is feeling bored and jealous. When he is attacked and left for dead after a night of carousing, he plots his revenge with the help of the mysterious beauty Regina Bliss. Soon he is part of a more dangerous plot. Some descriptions of sex. 2002. This Lullaby RC 54908 by Sarah Dessen read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Raised by a mother who writes romance novels and had five husbands, eighteen-year-old Remy Starr believes in short-term, uncommitted relationships. But in the summer before college, she meets Dexter, a musician in a rock band, and begins to change her mind. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002. Three Fates RC 54462 by Nora Roberts read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Irish siblings Malachi, Gideon, and Rebecca Sullivan seek the return of a family heirloom--a small antique statue--and the whereabouts of its matching pieces. During their dangerous quest, they manipulate suspects but also fall in love. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2002. Three Times a Lady RC 54522 by Niobia Bryant read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes African American mystery writer Jordan Banks has five adopted children who are determined to find him a wife. When workaholic investment banker Mia Gordon moves in next door in Newark, New Jersey, the kids put their plan into action. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Thursday's Child RC 54040 by Sandra Brown read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Genetic scientist Allison Leamon reluctantly agrees to trade places with her identical and flamboyant twin, Ann, while Ann undergoes cosmetic surgery to surprise her fianc‚, Davis. But events get complicated when Allison and Davis's best friend fall in love at first sight. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985. Time of the Singing of Birds RC 53682 by Grace Livingston Hill read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes (Reissue) Lieutenant Barney Vance is sent home to his late mother's farm to recuperate from his war injuries. While he's waiting for his next assignment, childhood friends--Hortense, a forward divorc‚e, and Sunny, a young schoolteacher--vie for his affections. 1944. To Kiss a Spy RC 54311 by Jane Feather read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes London, England; 1552. Widowed Lady Pen, from The Widow's Kiss (RC 54310), never believed that her baby died at birth two years ago. When Owen D'Arcy, a French spy, approaches her for information, she enlists him to investigate her son's disappearance. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. To Love a Man RC 53750 by Karen Robards read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Maryland journalist Lisa Collins is rescued from armed guerrillas in revolutionary southern Rhodesia by soldier-of-fortune Sam Eastman. They begin an illicit and passionate love affair, but once back in America their disparate lifestyles threaten to break them apart. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1985. To Trust a Stranger RC 53678 by Karen Robards read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Julie Carlson's early years were tough. Later she was crowned Miss South Carolina, got married, and owned a successful boutique in Charleston. All was well until her husband hired a hit man to kill her. Private detective Mac McQuarry comes to her aid. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. The Touch of Fire RC 54119 by Linda Howard read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Arizona territory, 1871. Physician Annie Parker moves to Silver Mesa to establish a medical practice. She does not expect to fall in love with Rafe McCay after he kidnaps her, and she treats his gunshot wounds. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1992. True Blue RC 54844 by Luanne Rice read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Rumer Larkin's heart was broken when her childhood love, Zeb Mayhew, married her sister, Elizabeth. Now divorced, Zeb returns to Hubbard's Point, Connecticut, with his son. Elizabeth also comes home, and the three struggle to settle their affairs. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Until Tomorrow: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 1 RC 55037 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Nineteen-year-old college student Christy Miller has been studying in Switzerland when her friends Katie and Todd join her for a vacation. Christy is jealous and unsure of her relationship with Todd--but puts her trust in God. For senior high and older readers. 2000. The Vicar's Daughter RC 53813 by Eva Rutland read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When Reverend Frame becomes ill, his daughter Christina asks Lord Aylesbury for help, but for his help he demands a hard bargain: that she wed his wayward son, Domenic Stanhope. Poles apart initially, the selfish rake with a roving eye and his spirited bride, who rescues the downtrodden, become a loving couple. 1990. When I Fall in Love RC 54088 by Iris Rainer Dart read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Life is good for Lily Benjamin. She is mother to a wonderful teenager, Bryan; has a great job as a comedy writer; and is engaged to a respected doctor. Then Bryan is shot and paralyzed, and Lily learns to listen to her heart. Some strong language. 1999. The Widow's Kiss RC 54310 by Jane Feather read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes England, 1536. Upon learning that the wealthy Lady Guinevere's fourth husband has died, King Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell scheme to steal her lands. Hugh of Beaucaire, sent to fetch her to London, falls in love with the suspected murderess. Followed by To Kiss a Spy (RC 54311). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Wild Orchids RC 53743 by Karen Robards read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes After her mother's death, Kansas school teacher Lora Harding is vacationing in Cancun, Mexico, when she is carjacked by a handsome former DEA agent who is on the run. Max Maxwell takes Lora to his jungle hideout, where the two fall in love. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 1986. You Never Can Tell RC 54658 by Kathleen Eagle read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Journalist Heather Reardon wants to tell the story of former Indian rights activist Kole Kills Crow, her goddaughter's father. Falsely accused of murder, Kole has been in hiding for years. When Heather tracks him down, he is forced to confront the demons from his past. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Science Fiction The Arrival: Gene Roddenberry's Earth--Final Conflict, Volume 1 RC 53379 by Fred Saberhagen read by John Polk 2 cassettes At the dawn of the third millennium, millionaire Jonathan Doors hopes the arrival of the Taelons from outer space will mean a cure for his wife's cystic fibrosis. But when his father reveals secrets from the past, Jonathan realizes his misplaced trust. Followed by The First Protector (RC 53380). Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Augur's Teacher: Gene Roddenberry's Earth--Final Conflict, Volume 4 RC 53382 by Sherwood Smith read by John Polk 3 cassettes California teacher Cecilia Robin resists cooperating with the alien Taelons as well as with those who oppose them. Her independence forces her into hiding from both groups. Only Augur, computer expert and tech spy, can save her. Sequel to Requiem for Boone (RC 53381). Associated the Earth: Final Conflict television series. 2001. The Best of C.L. Moore RC 54710 by C. L. Moore read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Ten science fiction stories including "Shambleau," a reworking of the Medusa myth in a futuristic setting; "The Black God's Kiss," showing the depths of a woman's revenge; and "No Woman Born," about a beautiful dancer reborn in the body of a cyborg. Includes an introduction by Lester Del Rey. 1933. Bones of the Earth RC 54453 by Michael Swanwick read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Paleontologist Richard Leyster is happily ensconced in his Smithsonian office when a mysterious bureaucrat arrives, bearing both a job offer and an ice cooler containing a fresh stegosaurus head. Time travel to study live dinosaurs has many complications. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Brightness Reef: New Uplift Trilogy, Book 1 RC 52764 by David Brin read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes Various inhabitants on the banned planet Jijo recount how six diverse cultures have created a peaceful society fearing only discovery by the Five Galaxies. Then a strange starship arrives. Continuation of the Uplift saga begun in Startide Rising (RC 23715). Followed by Infinity's Shore (RC 52765). 1995. The Coelura RC 54559 by Anne McCaffrey read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette In the twenty-second century young Lady Caissa refuses to act as the heir to the planet of Demeathorn, rejects marriage to a chosen man she despises, and flees into the forbidden zone. There she encounters a different life-form and falls in love. 1983. Colonization: Aftershocks RC 53039 by Harry Turtledove read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes On Earth, early in the 1960s, the invading Lizards confront far more complex humans than those they have previously engaged. To rule the planet, they must deploy a greater army and superior firepower. Sequel to Colonization: Down to Earth (RC 51043). Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2001. Defender RC 54314 by C.J. Cherryh read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Bren Cameron severs his alliance with Mospheira, the land of his birth, and now exclusively represents Tabini's interests in space. Tabini, leader of the atevi Association, sends Cameron to find out about the welfare of the residents on the space station Phoenix. Sequel to Precursor (RC 54313). Some strong language. 2001. Demon Seed RC 54208 by Dean Koontz read by Alec Volz 1 cassette A form of artificial intelligence has seized control of Susan Harris's completely automated house. As she struggles to escape the computer's devious plans to gain a human form, it underestimates her power of survival. Strong language and some violence. 1973. Diplomatic Immunity RC 54176 by Lois McMaster Bujold read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Diplomatic troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan interrupts his honeymoon to resolve a crisis at the Graf Station in Quaddiespace. The suspicious impoundment of a trade fleet quickly escalates into kidnapping and murder and threatens war. Vorkosigan's superior diplomatic tact is required to keep the peace. 2002. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? RC 54649 by Philip K. Dick read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes In the year 2021 Rick Deckard is employed as a bounty hunter on a dying Earth. He seeks androids that look like humans and destroys them. Basis for the 1982 movie Blade Runner. 1968. DoOon Mode: The Mode, Book 4 RC 54742 by Piers Anthony read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes This sequel to Chaos Mode (RC 39711) provides the climax to the saga of Colene, who finally confronts her worst fear--sex. Continues the adventures of other characters in the alternate realities of the Mode multiverse. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Edge of Victory I: Conquest; Star Wars: The New Jedi Order RC 53872 by Greg Keyes read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Not content with the destruction they have already rendered, the Yuuzhan Vong now want the heads of all Jedi. The most vulnerable are the young students at the Jedi academy. Anakin Solo sets out to rescue them, but may be too late. Followed by Edge of Victory II: Rebirth (RC 53873). Some violence. 2001. Evolution's Darling RC 53806 by Scott Westerfeld read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Thanks to the loving care of a spaceship captain's daughter, an astronavigational computer achieves sentience. Two centuries later, the machine secures a body of its own as it tracks down rare art works and seeks the answer to the riddle of its being. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1999. Fallen Dragon RC 54058 by Peter F. Hamilton read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes The Zantiu-Braun Corporation greedily rules space colonization in the twenty-fourth century. Its dominance is enforced by the "Skins"--invincible starship soldiers. Lawrence Newton has a personal motive for leading his Skins to Thallspring, where his platoon encounters the fiercest resistance yet. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2002. Field of Dishonor: Honor Harrington, Volume 4 RC 53961 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Honor Harrington's nemesis, Pavel Young, seeks revenge on her for having him dismissed from his military career. Sequel to The Short Victorious War (RC 53960). Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1994. The First Protector: Gene Roddenberry's Earth; Final Conflict, Volume 2 RC 53380 by James White read by John Polk 2 cassettes Ma'el, a Taelon planetary investigator, travels to Earth in the fourth century to explore human development. Ma'el arrives in Ireland and invites the fugitive Declan to become his protector. Ma'el must reveal Taelon technology to his human companions. Sequel to The Arrival (RC 53379). Associated with Earth: Final Conflict television series. 2000. Flag in Exile: Honor Harrington, Volume 5 RC 53962 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Still grieving for her murdered lover, Honor Harrington, from Field of Dishonor (RC 53961), suffers self-doubt as she promotes women's rights on the patriarchal planet Grayson. A Havenite fleet arrives ready to destroy Grayson. Harrington, now an admiral, goes back to space to battle the enemy. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Foundation and Chaos: The Second Foundation Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 53875 by Greg Bear read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes In this sequel to Foundation's Fear (RC 53874), Hari Seldon is on trial for treason and the Galactic Empire's migration is about to begin. But R. Daneel Olivaw, the mission's robot leader, discovers a deadly enemy, one of his own kind. 1998. Foundation's Fear: The Second Foundation Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 53874 by Gregory Benford read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes This authorized prequel to Isaac Asimov's Foundation saga covers the early part of Hari Seldon's career. As candidate for first minister, Seldon creates so many enemies that he and his humaniform robot wife, Dors, flee to a distant planet, where they lose their bodies to preserve their minds. 1997. Heaven's Reach: New Uplift Trilogy, Book 3 RC 52766 by David Brin read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes This sequel to Infinity's Shore (RC 52765) finds the fugitive inhabitants of Jijo facing possible extinction unless the Earthship Streaker and its dolphin crew can preserve a secret from numerous pursuers. Conclusion to the New Uplift Trilogy. 1998. Hole in the Sky RC 53176 by Pete Hautman read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette By 2036, a deadly flu wipes out most of Earth's population. Ceej Kane lives with his uncle and sister at the Grand Canyon. Then they disappear. Ceej, his friend Tim, and Bella, a Hopi girl, search for them--and for a portal to another world. For senior high readers. 2001. The Honor of the Queen: Honor Harrington, Volume 2 RC 53760 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes As a female diplomat negotiating an alliance with the chauvinistic planet Grayson, Honor Harrington finds herself in an uncomfortable position. The planet, however, is attacked before she can withdraw. Harrington preserves her queen's honor by assisting the Graysonites. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1993. Infinity's Shore: New Uplift Trilogy, Book 2 RC 52765 by David Brin read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes In this sequel to Brightness Reef (RC 52764), more starships threaten planet Jijo and its six groups of sapient beings. The illegal settlers are forced to make daunting decisions. Meanwhile the Streaker and its dolphin crew seek refuge on Jijo but find a long-hidden secret instead. 1996. Kiln People RC 54042 by David Brin read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes In a future world, a human consciousness sends "dittos"-- clay, disposable, duplicate bodies--to handle irksome chores. Private investigator Albert Morris, using his "dittos" for field work, takes on bootleggers making illegal copies of a famous actress. And then the dilemmas multiply. Some strong language. 2002. The Lathe of Heaven RC 53261 by Ursula K. Le Guin read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes (Reissue) When George Orr realizes that his dreams produce an alternate reality, he is so distraught that he consults a psychiatrist. After a few sessions, Dr. Haber wants to manipulate George's dreams to solve the world's political, environmental, and population problems. Some strong language. 1971. Memory Boy RC 53191 by Will Weaver read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette In 2008, two years after globally catastrophic volcano eruptions, ash still falls and society is a shambles. Sixteen-year-old Miles Newell, his sister, and his parents flee the violence-torn suburbs for their lakeside cabin. But there they discover dangerous squatters who refuse to leave. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Miocene Arrow RC 53131 by Sean McMullen read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes Sequel to Souls in the Great Machine (RC 53130). In the fortieth century the former lands of Australia and America are at war. The Americans, led by Sair Feydamor, not only have to fight the Call but also thwart attack from orbiting satellites known as the Sentinels. 2000. Mountain of Black Glass: Otherland, Volume 3 RC 52926 by Tad Williams read by Erik Sandvold 6 cassettes The virtual explorers trapped in Otherland learned that the land exists to provide cyber-immortality to the Grail Brotherhood. The brotherhood stole essential elements from captured children's psyches, leaving them in a comatose state. Help lies in the Mountain of Black Glass. Sequel to River of Blue Fire (RC 52925). Violence and strong language. 1999. Nebula Awards Showcase 2001: The Year's Best SF and Fantasy Chosen by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America RC 53263 edited by Robert Silverberg read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Thirty-fifth anthology of the best works of science fiction and fantasy writers. Includes Ted Chiang's novella Story of Your Life, Mary A. Turzillo's novelette Mars Is No Place for Children, Leslie What's short story "The Cost of Doing Business," and an excerpt from Octavia E. Butler's novel Parable of the Talents (RC 48070). 2001. Oceanspace RC 53612 by Allen M. Steele read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes In 2011 Joe Niedzwiecki and Peter Lipscomb are scientists aboard the first manned undersea research station, situated hundreds of feet under the Atlantic's surface. When Joe films a sea serpent Pete sends for his wife, Judith, a marine biologist, and his niece, Andie, to join them. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. On Basilisk Station: Honor Harrington, Volume 1 RC 53759 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Begins a series chronicling the career of spaceship naval officer Honor Harrington, accompanied by her six-legged telepathic cat. Having antagonized her male superiors, Honor is exiled to the galactic outpost Basilisk Station, from where she proves her mettle and military prowess. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1993. Origin: Manifold Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 54342 by Stephen Baxter read by Gary Tipton 4 cassettes 2015. Reid Malenfant explores the possibilities of human evolution across space and time. When he and his wife, Emma Stoney, are flying over South Africa in a T-38 training jet, the reckless flight sends them colliding with a great wheel in the sky. Sequel to Space (RC 54341). Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. PartnerShip RC 54494 by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball read by Corrie James 2 cassettes As a brand-new member of the elite Central Worlds' Courier Service, shellperson Nancia, half human and half spaceship, undertakes her first mission, carrying a group of young aristocrats across the galaxy. She faces a dilemma when her passengers hatch a conspiracy to acquire power and wealth. By the author of The Ship Who Sang (RC 54493). Strong language. 1992. Precursor RC 54313 by C.J. Cherryh read by Kimberly Schraf 4 cassettes Bren Cameron, a human trained in the art of atevi relations, is sent into space to conduct a tense three-sided negotiation on the starship Phoenix among the Pilot's Guild, the atevi, and the Mospheirans, human colonists the starship abandoned in the atevi's world. Sequel to Inheritor (RC 46397). Some strong language. 1999. Psychohistorical Crisis RC 53771 by Donald Kingsbury read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes Eron Osa, a man of the 761st century, is condemned to the removal of his electronic familiar--a digital artificial memory implant-- for a crime he cannot remember. Now he can barely function amid the complexities of advanced civilization on the planet Splendid Wisdom, so he must find ways to develop his unenhanced brain. 2001. Rainbow Mars RC 54659 by Larry Niven read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes The thirty-first century. Six linked tales written over a thirty- year time span by Hugo award-winning author, featuring klutzy time-traveling Hanville Svetz. Svetz and some members of the Institute for Temporal Research must do the bidding of a latter- day UN secretary-general, travel to a past Mars, and solve the mystery of the space Beanstalk. 1999. Requiem for Boone: Gene Roddenberry's Earth--Final Conflict, Volume 3 RC 53381 by Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald read by John Polk 1 cassette Sequel to The First Protector (RC 53380). Detective William Boone is investigating a spree of murder and computer hacking. All clues point to the alien Taelons, but Boone and his computer- expert wife uncover a conspiracy with surprising twists and turns. Associated with Earth: Final Conflict television series. 2000. Sea of Silver Light: Otherland, Volume 4 RC 52927 by Tad Williams read by Erik Sandvold 8 cassettes in 2 containers The band of virtual explorers trapped in Otherland now realize that their survival lies at the heart of Otherland's virtual world. But bizarre events hamper their getting there. Speed is especially important because the real world may not exist much longer. Sequel to Mountain of Black Glass (RC 52926). Violence and strong language. 2001. Shadow of the Hegemon RC 53932 by Orson Scott Card read by Bob Askey 3 cassettes Bean, the child genius from Ender's Shadow (RC 48937), is the only member of Ender's Dragon Army to escape kidnapping. In this continuation, he switches his alliance from Ender to Ender's brother, Peter. Bean's brilliant tactics enable Peter to become the Hegemon. 2000. The Ship Who Sang RC 54493 by Anne McCaffrey read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Born a deformed human, Helva wins the title of shellperson and her brain is transferred into the control center of an intergalactic scout ship. Traveling among the stars, she shares her missions with one normal human, and Helva finds that even a spaceship can fall in love. By the author of PartnerShip (RC 54494). 1969. The Short Victorious War: Honor Harrington, Volume 3 RC 53960 by David Weber read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes In this sequel to The Honor of the Queen (RC 53760), the ruling class of the People's Republic of Haven plans a short war to rally its discontented people and restore the depleted treasury. But they are up against Captain Honor Harrington. For senior high and older readers. 1994. Souls in the Great Machine RC 53130 by Sean McMullen read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes In fortieth-century Australia, long after nuclear war destroyed all Earth's technology, head librarian Zarvora Cybeline attempts to build a computer to combat the dark forces that psychically call people to their deaths in the sea. Meanwhile, other enemies plot against the planet. 1999. Space: Manifold Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 54341 by Stephen Baxter read by Gary Tipton 4 cassettes 2020. At the solar system's far edge, Reid Malenfant discovers a gateway that allows instantaneous virtual travel through vast interstellar space. While he's finding what's on the gateway's other side, Japanese scientist Nemoto searches for life on the moon. Sequel to Time (RC 54340). Some strong language. Bestseller 2001. The Stainless Steel Rat RC 53845 by Harry Harrison read by John Polk 1 cassette (Reissue) Slippery Jim can rob a bank in any solar system, con a space captain out of his ship, and start or stop a war, whichever pays him more. So when the cops catch him, the only sensible thing to do is make him a policeman on the Special Forces Squad. 1961. The Stainless Steel Rat for President RC 54114 by Harry Harrison read by John Polk 2 cassettes Jim diGriz--aka The Stainless Steel Rat--is sent by the Special Corps to the corrupt planet Paraiso-Aqui. His mission is to restore democracy. With the help of his wife, Angelina, and twin sons, Jim runs for office. 1982. A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born RC 54115 by Harry Harrison read by John Polk 2 cassettes At seventeen Jim diGriz is a petty criminal on his home planet, Bit O'Heaven, where he is caught and sent to prison. After escaping, he finds a mentor in a mastermind called the Bishop and, by perfecting his skills, earns the nickname, the "Stainless Steel Rat." 1985. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier RC 54273 by J.M. Dillard read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Based on the motion picture, this Star Trek adventure finds Captain Kirk and crew attempting a dangerous rescue of the planet Nimbus III, the site of hoped for cooperation among the galaxy's major powers. 1989. Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones RC 53975 by R.A. Salvatore read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes This tale begins ten years after the events of The Phantom Menace (RC 50064) and traces the downfall of Anakin Skywalker, the young Jedi who later becomes Darth Vader. Based on the screenplay for the film of the same name. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2002. Star Wars: The Approaching Storm RC 53974 by Alan Dean Foster read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes The Republic continues to crumble and the galactic government increasingly needs the Jedi to maintain order. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent on a vital mission to a world called Ansion. Precedes Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones (RC 53975). For senior high and older readers. 2002. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Edge of Victory II, Rebirth RC 53873 by Greg Keyes read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes The Yuuzhan Vong are still searching for Jedi to slaughter. Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo risk deadly consequences trying to bolster the Jedi resistance, and Anakin and Tahiri are wanted for murder. Yet hope arises in the birth of a special child. Sequel to Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Edge of Victory I, Conquest (RC 53872). Some violence. 2001. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Star by Star RC 54045 by Troy Denning read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes The Jedi Knights battle the invading Yuuzhan Vong warrior race. Han Solo must stand by while his children travel deep into the dark side to destroy the enemy's weaponry. Sequel to Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Edge of Victory II, Rebirth (RC 53873). 2001. Starfish RC 53446 by Peter Watts read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes The population explosion has led to tapping underwater geothermal energy, and Rifters--psychotic humans, bioengineered to withstand pressure--maintain the deep-sea power station. Now a malignant new enemy of the human species is rising from the ocean's depths, and the Rifters must find the means to resist. Violence and strong language. 1999. Time: Manifold Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 54340 by Stephen Baxter read by Gary Tipton 4 cassettes 2010. Reid Malenfant sets up the Bootstrap corporation to lure humans into space with the promise of limitless natural resources. Sheena Five, a genetically engineered smart squid, pilots the unmanned first mission. Malenfant plows ahead despite NASA's attempts to shut him down. Followed by Space (RC 54341). Strong language. 2000. Venus RC 53953 by Ben Bova read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes On his 100th birthday, Martin Humphries announces a large cash prize to whoever retrieves his eldest son's remains from the hellish surface of Venus. Martin manipulates his despised younger son, Van, to take up the challenge in competition with Lars Fuchs, an asteroid miner. Some strong language. 2000. Vitals RC 54065 by Greg Bear read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes In the near future, scientist Hal Cousins seeks the key to immortality by studying prehistoric undersea bacteria. On the brink of success, he encounters a shady corporation and killers bent on possessing his research. Fighting back, Cousins learns a dark secret about his discovery and its devastating potential. Strong language. 2002. World's End RC 53897 by Joan D. Vinge read by Gordon Gould 2 cassettes BZ Gundhalinu had played an important role in helping Moon Dawntreader become the Summer Queen (RC 34560). Later BZ is reassigned to World's End on planet Four and fears he will never see Moon again. However, his search for his brothers on Four will lead to many unexpected changes. Strong language and some violence. 1984. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Eighteenth Annual Collection RC 52904 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Roy Avers 7 cassettes Following a survey of the science fiction market in 2000, Dozois offers twenty-three stories by such authors as Ursula Le Guin, Nancy Kress, Severna Park, Michael Swanwick, Brian Stableford, Stephen Baxter, Charles Stross, and Ian McDonald. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Seventeenth Annual Collection RC 53269 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes in 2 containers Following a survey of the 1999 science fiction market, Dozois offers twenty-seven stories by such authors as Stephen Baxter, Frederik Pohl, Ben Bova, Robert Silverberg, Tanith Lee, Mike Resnick, Charles Sheffield, and Kim Stanley Robinson. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. The Years of Rice and Salt RC 54060 by Kim Stanley Robinson read by Richard Hauenstein 5 cassettes Alternate history of the past seven hundred years imagines that the fourteenth century's Black Death plague kills 99 percent of Europe's population. Considers a world in which Buddhism and Islam are the dominant religions and New World settlers sail from China, as envisioned by the reincarnation of the central characters. 2002. Short Stories After the Quake: Stories RC 55415 by Haruki Murakami read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Six short stories set after the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan, by the author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (RC 46636). In "Honey Pie," a shy writer has a second chance to marry the woman he has loved since university. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Berlin Stories: The Last of Mr. Norris; Goodbye to Berlin RC 54128 by Christopher Isherwood read by Fred Major 3 cassettes (Reissue) Two fictionalized memoirs of 1930s Berlin and its people and the dangers when Adolph Hitler was beginning his move to power. Some characters, among them Sally Bowles, are featured in the musical Cabaret. Foreword by the author written in 1954 after a postwar visit. 1935. The Best American Mystery Stories 2001 RC 53259 edited by Lawrence Block read by Richard Hauenstein 3 cassettes Twenty of the year 2000's best short mystery stories selected from magazines. In "Lobster Night" by Russell Banks a barmaid murders her employer. In "Easy Street" by T. Jefferson Parker an FBI agent returns to southern California to catch a bank robber. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century RC 53349 edited by Tony Hillerman read by Ted Stoddard 7 cassettes in 2 containers Anthology of short crime stories of the twentieth century. Includes classic authors like O. Henry, Raymond Chandler, William Faulkner, and Ellery Queen and contemporary writers like Sue Grafton, Lawrence Block, and Dennis Lehane. Foreword by Otto Penzler. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. The Best American Short Stories, 2001: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 53290 edited by Barbara Kingsolver read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Twenty tales that are "pieces of truth" offer "a new understanding of the world." Annette Sanford's "Nobody Listens When I Talk" captures a sixteen-year-old's feelings one summer. Marisa Silver describes a young couple's reactions to a carjacking in "What I Saw from Where I Stood." Some strong language. 2001. The Blue and the Gray Undercover RC 54569 edited by Ed Gorman read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Short stories about Union and Confederate spies. In "Hobson's Choice," a captain from Tennessee hangs only one spouse after both were declared enemies. In "The Dead Line," an old man discovers his wife, a Confederate spy who betrayed him, alive almost fifty years later. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. A Century of Great Suspense Stories RC 53801 edited by Jeffery Deaver read by John Polk 5 cassettes A collection of thirty-six short mystery and suspense stories from twentieth-century masters including Lawrence Block, Erle Stanley Gardner, Tony Hillerman, John D. MacDonald, Sara Paretsky, Ellery Queen, and Rex Stout. 2001. Collected Stories RC 53855 by Saul Bellow read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Thirteen stories by the American 1976 Nobel laureate. In "What Kind of Day Did You Have?" a renowned but now aging critic makes exorbitant demands of his mistress; though she complies at considerable personal hardship, he fails her at a critical juncture. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Collected Stories of Richard Yates RC 53249 by Richard Yates read by Fred Major 4 cassettes Twenty-seven stories by an acclaimed American writer who died in 1992. Yates often focuses on dreamers and unfulfilled ambitions. The autobiographical "Saying Goodbye to Sally" tells about the short-term affair of a young novelist invited to write a Hollywood screenplay in the early sixties. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Color of Absence: Twelve Stories about Loss and Hope RC 54373 edited by James Howe read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes A dozen short stories dealing with various losses. In "Shoofly Pie," Arab American Mattie mourns the death of her mother and takes solace in her new job at a restaurant. In "Season's End," an aging baseball player loses his last championship game. For senior high readers. 2001. The Complete Tales of Washington Irving RC 51748 by Washington Irving read by Peter Gil 7 cassettes (Reissue) Sixty-one short stories by the prolific New Yorker Washington Irving (1783-1859), best known for "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The volume contains satires, ghost stories, and fables, many of them set in New York City and the Hudson Valley in the early days of Dutch settlement. Introduction by Charles Neider. 1975. Dressing Up for the Carnival RC 51747 by Carol Shields read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Twenty-two tales involving imagination and the sense of identity. In the title piece, various townspeople are venturing forth on an ordinary business day, their self-images defined by clothing, a vacation tag, an attitude, or an object--a book, a bouquet of flowers, even a baby carriage. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Everything's Eventual: Fourteen Dark Tales RC 54067 by Stephen King read by John Polk 4 cassettes Fourteen short tales of horror and dread, including "Riding the Bullet"--first published on the Internet--in which Alan Parker, hitchhiking through Maine to visit his ailing mother, is picked up by a living corpse in a Mustang. In "In the Deathroom," a reporter is tortured for information. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Going to the Chapel RC 54264 by Rochelle Alers and others read by Robin Miles 3 cassettes Four short romances featuring African American women who meet their soul mates. In "Stand-In Bride," middle-aged wedding planner Katherine Langdon is attracted to a bride's father. In "Learning to Love," American Sharon Braxton encounters cultural differences when she falls in love with a Nigerian. Some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Gourmet Club: A Sextet RC 54236 by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Six stories representative of different phases of this early twentieth-century Japanese writer's work, originally published between 1911 and 1955. In the title piece, an overindulged gourmand goes to extreme lengths to pique the jaded appetites of his fellow club members. 2001. In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd RC 53608 by Ana Men‚ndez read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Eleven tales about postrevolutionary Cubans set in Miami and Havana. In the title piece, four elderly men--two Cubans and two Dominicans--meet in a Miami park each morning to play dominos. M ximo, the smaller Cuban, tells jokes that reveal his heartbreak. Some strong language. 2001. In My Father's Court RC 53128 by Isaac Bashevis Singer read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes (Reissue) Stories based on Singer's childhood memories of the rabbinical court his father conducted in the family home on Krochmalna Street in Warsaw in the early 1900s. These tales reflect the importance of Jewish law and its interpretation by the rabbi in the Eastern European Jewish community. 1966. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 12 RC 53486 edited by Stephen Jones read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Selection of twenty-two short stories and novellas from the year 2000, with an introductory overview of the year in horror fiction writing and publishing. Also includes "Necrology: 2000," which lists writers, artists, and performers contributing to the horror genre, who died in 2000. 2001. May There Be a Road RC 53244 by Louis L'Amour read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Ten previously uncollected short stories. In the title piece, written in 1960, a young Tibetan chieftain fights enemy soldiers in order to rescue and claim his bride. The tale depicts how tribal peoples oppose the invasion of their mountainous land by the Red Chinese and their superior weapons. Some violence. 2001. Moonlight, Madness, and Magic RC 54203 by Suzanne Forster and others read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Three novellas featuring different generations of the Nightingale family, cursed by a betrayed lover who was burned as a witch. Michael becomes a werewolf and Heath a vampire, but Peyton's lover, a modern-day wiccan, breaks the spell. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1993. More Stories from My Father's Court RC 53129 by Isaac Bashevis Singer read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes Twenty-seven more stories evoking the Jewish community in early- twentieth-century Warsaw. The stories are drawn from Singer's childhood recollections of the men and women who came to his father, the rabbi, for advice and opinion on Jewish law. Sequel to In My Father's Court (RC 53128). 2000. A Multitude of Sins: Stories RC 54026 by Richard Ford read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Nine stories and a novella about love and relationships inside and outside marriage. In "Dominion," a young Canadian businesswoman, married with one son, has a long-term affair with an older divorced American. Now both want to end the intimacy, and they search for exit lines. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. Nebula Awards Showcase 2001: The Year's Best SF and Fantasy Chosen by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America RC 53263 edited by Robert Silverberg read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Thirty-fifth anthology of the best works of science fiction and fantasy writers. Includes Ted Chiang's novella Story of Your Life, Mary A. Turzillo's novelette Mars Is No Place for Children, Leslie What's short story "The Cost of Doing Business," and an excerpt from Octavia E. Butler's novel Parable of the Talents (RC 48070). 2001. New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 2001 RC 53461 edited by Shannon Ravenel read by Bruce Huntey 3 cassettes Sixteenth annual collection of southern short stories. In "I Am Not like Nu¤ez" by Jane R. Shippen, teenage Sharky and her half- brother, Nu¤ez, live in a trailer with their pill-popping mama. They are slipping into serious delinquency, but Sharky realizes she wants to be different. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. New Trails: Twenty-Three Original Stories of the West from Western Writers of America RC 51339 edited by John Jakes and Martin H. Greenberg read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Anthology includes never-before-published entries by old hands such as Elmore Leonard, Elmer Kelton, Loren D. Estleman, and John Jakes, as well as by newer writers including seven women. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1994. An Officer and a Lady and Other Stories RC 52930 by Rex Stout read by John Lescault 2 cassettes Short stories dealing with the relationships between men and women by the creator of the Nero Wolfe mystery series. In the title piece a veteran burglar is surprised by the occupant of the house he robs. In "Excess Baggage" a traveling salesman finally marries but ends up in trouble. 2000. On the Fringe RC 52745 edited by Donald R. Gallo read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes Eleven short stories dealing with high school students who are different and ostracized by most of the other kids. In "WWJD" even a religious girl can be pushed too far. In "Guns for Geeks" an abused boy gets revenge. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001. Out of This World RC 54379 by J.D. Robb and others read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Four romance novellas featuring the paranormal or the future. J.D. Robb's "Interlude in Death" includes lieutenant Eve Dallas, last seen in Seduction in Death (RC 53132). Others deal with witches, vampires, werewolves, and telepaths. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Prize Stories 2001: The O. Henry Awards RC 53462 edited by Larry Dark read by Bruce Huntey 4 cassettes Annual anthology of the best short fiction published in North American magazines includes seventeen pieces. First-prize winner "The Deep," by Mary Swan, concerns twinship and being female during World War I. Other authors include Dan Chaon, Alice Munro, Pinckney Benedict, and Louise Erdrich. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Question of Bruno RC 54925 by Aleksandar Hemon read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Collection of short stories and one novella focuses on themes of war in one's homeland and the experience of forging a life in a new land. The Bosnian author describes his native Sarajevo in several of the stories. 2000. The Return Journey RC 51898 by Maeve Binchy read by Barbara Rappaport 1 cassette Fourteen short stories concerning personal relationships. In "The Return Journey," a daughter returns to her mother's native Irish village. In "The Business Trip," Lena has been in love with her boss for years until she travels with him. 1998. The Rose Garden: Short Stories RC 51342 by Maeve Brennan read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Twenty stories set in Dublin, Manhattan, and the New York area; most were published in the 1950s and 1960s in the New Yorker. The title piece reveals the secret world of a difficult-to-love Irish shopkeeper, Mary Lambert, now widowed after ten years of marriage and left with two children. 2000. The Selected Stories of Patricia Highsmith RC 53231 by Patricia Highsmith read by Madelyn Buzzard 6 cassettes Short stories from five previous collections, including The Animal-Lover's Book of Beastly Murder, where pets and other creatures take revenge on their masters, and Little Tales of Misogyny, featuring female stereotypes. Foreword by Graham Greene. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Skinned Alive: Stories RC 52860 by Edmund White read by Chris Parente 2 cassettes In this collection of eight stories, White explores themes of gay life such as desire, intimacy, love, and jealousy. Through it all, his characters live under the melancholy spectre of AIDS and the ever-present threat of mortality and grief. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995. Stories and Texts for Nothing RC 53908 by Samuel Beckett read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Three short stories and thirteen vignettes by 1969 Nobel Prize- winning Irish writer. Originally published in French in 1958 and later translated by the author. 1967. Ten Women Who Shook the World RC 53636 by Sylvia Brownrigg read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette Stories featuring women who defy convention searching for love and fame. In "The Bird Chick," an entrepreneur starts out caring for the birds in a park and soon progresses to having power over them. "She Who Caught Buses" explores a librarian's prejudices toward a group of people. 1997. The Thirteen Problems RC 54002 by Agatha Christie read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes (Reissue) Thirteen tales of crime expertly investigated by Miss Marple. The problems include brutal murder, a supernatural death, a serial thief, and the disappearance of gold bars from a galleon. 1928. Woodcuts of Women RC 53346 by Dagoberto Gilb read by Gary Telles 1 cassette Ten tales of longing, lust, love, relations between men and women, and Mexican American identity. "Shout" portrays the tensions between a couple with three little boys living in a cramped apartment where the husband clings destructively to his macho self-image. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Fifteenth Annual Collection RC 54888 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Annie Wauters 7 cassettes in 2 containers Collection of forty-eight stories and poems ranging from fairy tales to gothic horror by such authors as Jeffrey Ford, Jane Yolen, Ursula LeGuin, and Gene Wolfe. Prefaced by an overview of 2001's works in this genre. Also includes a list of Honorable Mentions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Fourteenth Annual Collection RC 53339 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Mary Kane 6 cassettes Following an overview of the genre in the year 2000, this collection of forty-four stories and nine poems ranges from fairy tales to gothic horror, from magical realism to dark tales. Includes works by Louise Erdrich, Tanith Lee, Stewart O'Nan, and Neil Gaiman. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Thirteenth Annual Collection RC 53404 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by L.J. Ganser 6 cassettes Following an overview of work published in the genre in 1999, this collection of thirty-seven stories, ten poems, and one essay offers tales of magic, romance, horror, and fantasy. Includes works by Neil Gaiman, Gene Wolfe, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Steven Millhauser. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. The Stories of Paul Bowles RC 54540 by Paul Bowles read by Steven Carpenter 5 cassettes Collection of sixty-two short stories, arranged chronologically and covering forty years of work by the late American writer (1910-1999). Bowles's stories--"The Delicate Prey," for example-- often reflect clashing tribal and alien cultures in a sinister 1940s milieu where rough justice is expediently dispensed. Many of the stories are set in Morocco, where Bowles lived for decades. Some violence. 2001. Spies and Espionage The Blue and the Gray Undercover RC 54569 edited by Ed Gorman read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Short stories about Union and Confederate spies. In "Hobson's Choice," a captain from Tennessee hangs only one spouse after both were declared enemies. In "The Dead Line," an old man discovers his wife, a Confederate spy who betrayed him, alive almost fifty years later. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Call for the Dead RC 53889 by John Le Carr‚ read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette George Smiley investigates the apparent suicide of British foreign officer Samuel Fennan, who had recently been cleared of charges of communism. 1961. The Company of Strangers RC 53474 by Robert Wilson read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes In 1944, young Anglo-Portuguese Andrea Aspinall is recruited in London to become a spy for the Allies and is sent to Lisbon. She meets Karl Voss, the German military attach‚, who secretly works against the Nazis. The two fall in love. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Company: A Novel of the CIA RC 54056 by Robert Littell read by Richard Hauenstein 7 cassettes in 2 containers In 1950, Yale graduate Jack McAuliffe is recruited by Harvey "the Sorcerer" Torriti to join the CIA along with attorney Ebby Ebbitt and Leo Kritzky. Jack sees action in East Germany, Hungary, Cuba, Afghanistan, and Russia while searching for a treasonous mole. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Jackdaws RC 53305 by Ken Follett read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes British intelligence agent Felicity "Flick" Clairet must train a group of English women, within days, to blow up the Nazis' main telephone exchange in France and paralyze communications on D- Day. American spymaster Paul Chancellor falls in love with Flick as they plan the mission. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. A Line in the Sand RC 54604 by Gerald Seymour read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Frank Perry once spied for the British as an engineering equipment salesman in Iran. Now his assumed identity in a Suffolk village is compromised and terrorists are after him. The villagers have turned against his family and the secret service uses him as a decoy. Violence and strong language. 1999. Never Dream of Dying RC 53598 by Raymond Benson read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes James Bond tracks down the blind leader of a terrorist group, the Union, in France. There he meets a beautiful actress/model named Tylyn and falls in love. But Tylyn's jealous ex-husband is also connected to the clandestine organization. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax RC 53927 by Dorothy Gilman read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes (Reissue) Spymaster Mrs. Pollifax enters a Swiss health spa to track down a missing package of plutonium. But her adventure really begins when she meets Robin, a young jewel thief. 1973. The Rhinemann Exchange RC 54894 by Robert Ludlum read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes (Reissue) Buenos Aires, 1943. Germany needs industrial diamonds for rockets and the United States needs a special gyroscope reliable at high altitudes. American spy David Spaulding and exiled Jewish financier Erich Rhinemann attempt the exchange amidst double crosses, assassinations, and erotic encounters. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1974. Spytime: The Undoing of James Jesus Angleton RC 51732 by William F. Buckley read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Fictionalized account of the career of spy James Jesus Angleton, who ended his career as chief of counterintelligence at the CIA. Traces the beginning of his professional life in World War II and his obsessive search for the mysterious fifth man in the Kim Philby spy ring. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Sports Bump and Run RC 51970 by Mike Lupica read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Las Vegas wheeler-dealer Jack ("Jammer") Molloy inherits the important half of the New York Hawks football franchise when his estranged father dies. But his conniving twin siblings, the National Football League, and potential buyers oppose his ownership. Jack is soon immersed in the politics and economics of professional sports. Strong language. 2000. Rebound RC 54241 by Eric Walters read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette On the first day of eighth grade Sean gets into a fight with David, a new kid in a wheelchair. The two gradually become buddies because of their mutual love of basketball and a growing interest in girls. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Spikes RC 53227 by Michael Griffith read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Brian Schwan, former college champion golfer, can't succeed in professional tournaments. His father is disappointed in him, his religious wife wants him to quit and start a family, and his buddies are better players. When Brian finally has a great game everything changes. Some strong language. 2001. Three Clams and an Oyster RC 55223 by Randy Powell read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Seattle juniors Rick, Dwight, and Flint have been on a flag football team for years. They are forced to look for a fourth teammate when Cade becomes irresponsible. As they grade the contenders--including a girl--they also assess their relationships and character flaws. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002. Suspense About the Author RC 54248 by John Colapinto read by Christopher Walker 2 cassettes After his roommate Stewart Church dies in a bicycling accident, struggling writer Cal Cunningham steals Stewart's manuscript and publishes it as his own novel. Becoming rich and famous, he marries Stewart's girlfriend. Problems arise when one of Cal's former lovers blackmails him. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. All the Dead Were Strangers RC 53529 by Ethan Black read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes A friend of New York City police detective Conrad Voort cryptically gives him five names before disappearing. Most have died in accidents, and all are connected to terrorists. One of the group, Dr. Jill Towne, is still alive. Sequel to Irresistible (RC 51519). Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. American Tabloid RC 53838 by James Ellroy read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes Three former lawmen become immersed in the political corruption that leads to President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Hired killer Pete Bondurant works for Howard Hughes, ex-FBI agent Ward Littell becomes a mob lawyer, and CIA operative Kemper Boyd pimps for Kennedy. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1995. The Apprentice RC 54928 by Tess Gerritsen read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Boston police detective Jane Rizzoli's nemesis--serial killer Warren Hoyt from The Surgeon (RC 54007)--is safely incarcerated when a series of copycat murders begins. With the help of FBI agent Gabriel Dean, Jane tackles the case. Then Hoyt escapes. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. At End of Day RC 51520 by George V. Higgins read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes For forty years Boston FBI agents Jack Farrier and Darren Stoat have collaborated with Mafia criminals Arthur McKeach and Nick Cistaro in an effort to keep crime under control. Now McKeach and Cistaro are at the top of the game--but there's a new agent in town. Strong language and some violence. 2000. Black Mountain RC 51530 by Les Standiford read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes As a political reward, transit cop Richard Corrigan joins New York governor Fielding Dawson's entourage on a camping trip in the Wyoming wilderness. Once there, accidents start occurring with deadly consequences until only three of the original party remain. Strong language and some violence. 2000. Black Water RC 54160 by T. Jefferson Parker read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes On Gwen Wildcraft's twenty-sixth birthday, she dies by gunshot in her bathroom and her policeman husband, Archie, lies wounded in the yard. Most think it's a murder/attempted suicide, but detective Merci Rayborn investigates a different angle. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. The Boy in the Burning House RC 54398 by Tim Wynne-Jones read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Since his father disappeared, fourteen-year-old Jim Hawkins has helped his mother run their Canadian farm. When Ruth Rose, the disturbed stepdaughter of a powerful local pastor, claims that the minister killed Jim's father, Jim's investigation weaves a web of suspense. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Burnt Sienna RC 54738 by David Morrell read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Arms dealer Derek Bellasar wants ex-marine Chase Malone to paint a portrait of his current wife, Sienna. Malone refuses until the CIA asks him to spy on Bellasar and protect the woman. Malone travels to a Mediterranean stronghold and falls in love with Sienna. Violence and strong language. 2000. The Cabinet of Curiosities RC 54730 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes Archaeologist Nora Kelly of the Museum of Natural History in NYC joins forces with FBI agent Pendergast and newspaper reporter Bill Smithback to find a murderer who's mimicking a nineteenth- century serial killer. This felon needs live victims to produce a life-extending elixir. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. A Century of Great Suspense Stories RC 53801 edited by Jeffery Deaver read by John Polk 5 cassettes A collection of thirty-six short mystery and suspense stories from twentieth-century masters including Lawrence Block, Erle Stanley Gardner, Tony Hillerman, John D. MacDonald, Sara Paretsky, Ellery Queen, and Rex Stout. 2001. Chasing the Dime RC 55050 by Michael Connelly read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Dr. Henry Pierce moves while in the midst of a computer technology battle and a fight for project funding. His new, and very busy, telephone number belonged to a dazzling online call girl, who seems to be missing. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. The Chinese Fire Drill RC 54716 by Les Roberts read by Alec Volz 1 cassette Bestselling novelist Anthony Holton, living in Bangkok, receives word that his friend, actor Jake McKay, is missing in Hong Kong. Holton travels there and becomes involved with Jake's roommates, lovers, business associates, and the underworld. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Cold RC 54709 by John Smolens read by John Polk 2 cassettes Michigan prison escapee Norman Haas stumbles into widow Liesl Tiomenen's cabin during a blizzard, needing help so he can seek revenge against his ex-fianc‚e and his detested brother. When Liesl betrays him, Norman runs from the law again. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Crush RC 55058 by Sandra Brown read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Upon acquittal, hired killer Ricky Lozada becomes obsessed with the jury forewoman, Dr. Rennie Newton. Meanwhile Fort Worth detective Wick Threadgill, on leave from the department, seeks to avenge Lozada's murder of his brother. The policeman also falls for Rennie. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Dark Horse RC 54836 by Tami Hoag read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes When a young horse groom is missing, her twelve-year-old stepsister enlists the help of a former Palm Beach County detective. Although Elena Estes has retired to self-imposed exile, she accepts the case and soon uncovers a world of murder, fraud, and insurance scams. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Dead Sleep RC 54133 by Greg Iles read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes In a Hong Kong museum photojournalist Jordan Glass spots a painting of her identical twin's dead body and reopens the investigation into her murder. Glass is joined by FBI agents Daniel Baxter and Dr. Arthur Lenz from Mortal Fear (RC 44276). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Deadly Embrace RC 54663 by Jackie Collins read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes Madison Castelli, last seen in Lethal Seduction (RC 50871), digs into her mobster father's past to uncover the truth about her mother's death. Michael Castelli has disappeared after being charged with a double homicide. Madison's and her half-siblings' lives are also in danger. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. The Devil's Footprint RC 53436 by Victor O'Reilly read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Irish counterterrorist Hugo Fitzduane, last seen in Rules of the Hunt (RC 43065), discovers that his archenemy, female Japanese revolutionary Reiko Oshima, is still alive and controls a renegade Mexican state. When Reiko kidnaps Fitzduane's pregnant wife, he goes after her. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1996. Die Trying RC 53628 by Lee Child read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Drifter Jack Reacher is kidnapped alongside FBI agent Holly Johnson, daughter of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They wind up in a Montana militia compound run by Beau Borken. While the Bureau and Holly's father work to rescue them, the two plan their own escape. Violence and strong language. 1998. Dreams Die First RC 53593 by Harold Robbins read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes (Reissue) Vietnam veteran becomes publisher of slick pornographic magazines and finds his hedonistic life complicated by organized crime, a black male model, and a Chicano accountant. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1977. Eleventh Hour: An FBI Thriller RC 54809 by Catherine Coulter read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes FBI agent Dane Carver investigates the murder of his brother, which is witnessed by Nick Jones. FBI agents Savich and Sherlock, from Hemlock Bay (RC 52909), join Carver when they realize that a serial killer is mimicking a television series. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2002. The English Assassin RC 53779 by Daniel Silva read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Kill Artist (RC 52432), Israeli spy Gabriel Allon discovers stolen works of art after he is accused of murdering Swiss banker Augustus Rolfe. He joins Rolfe's daughter, Anna, in uncovering the truth about her father's collection-- while a killer stalks them. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2002. Eureka RC 55258 by William Diehl read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes After World War II, former LAPD detective Zeke Bannon continues to investigate the nagging case of a woman suspiciously drowned in her bathtub. Bannon follows his leads to Eureka, California, and winds up in a world of Old West shoot-outs and murderous political ambition. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Evidence of Mercy: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 1 RC 53763 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Mounting debts following the death of lawyer Linda Barrett's father make it necessary for her to sell her plane, which she lovingly calls "Solitude." Wealthy, arrogant Jake Stevens wants to buy it. Disaster on a test flight becomes a catalyst for some expressly Christian lessons. Followed by Justifiable Means (RC 53764). 1995. A Flash of Green RC 53921 by John D. MacDonald read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Widowed Kat Hubble desperately tries to save the bay in her small Florida town of Palm City from being filled in. But politicians and developers conspire to make millions. Reporter James Wing falls in love with Kat and joins her cause. Some violence and some strong language. 1962. Gangster RC 54669 by Lorenzo Carcaterra read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes As a ten-year-old New York orphan, Gabe was befriended by crime boss Angelo Vestieri and gradually learned the trade. As Angelo lies dying, Gabe, now in middle age, learns of his long life as a "made man." Ironically, Angelo's father came to America to escape involvement with the Neapolitan Mafia. Violence and strong language. 2001. Gone for Good RC 54162 by Harlan Coben read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes At his mother's deathbed in New Jersey, Will Klein learns that his brother Ken, an accused murderer, is still alive. Meanwhile Will's lover is found dead in New Mexico. When the FBI becomes involved, Will begins his own search into the past. Strong language and some violence. 2002. The Grand Complication RC 53849 by Allen Kurzweil read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes An eccentric collector inveigles assistance from reference librarian Alexander Short to track the whereabouts of an antique watch known as the Grand Complication. To the detriment of his marriage and career, Short becomes obsessed with the search. Some strong language. 2001. Heartbreaker RC 53470 by Robert Ferrigno read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Ex-cop Val Duran, with a drug dealer after him, flees Miami. In southern California he falls in love with wealthy marine biologist Kyle. Kyle's stepbrother, to obtain his father's millions, wants to hire someone to murder Kyle's mother. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Isle of Dogs RC 53045 by Patricia Cornwell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes The misguided Virginia governor decides to put speed traps everywhere. He begins with the small Chesapeake Bay island of Tangier, but the eccentric natives don't cooperate. Meanwhile police superintendent Judy Hammer and her undercover assistant Andy Brazil chase a female serial killer. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2001. The Janson Directive RC 55053 by Robert Ludlum read by Chuck Benson 4 cassettes Former government agent Paul Janson is enlisted to rescue Hungarian philanthropist Peter Novak, who has been kidnapped by an Islamic terrorist group led by the Caliph. Novak's mission is derailed by a traitor and leads to the discovery of a global political conspiracy. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Justifiable Means: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 53764 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Detective Larry Millsaps--Evidence of Mercy (RC 53763)--is investigating the rape of Melissa Nelson. Bothered by her extensive knowledge regarding evidence needed to convict her attacker, Millsaps finds himself falling in love with her while he tries to uncover her real reasons for wanting a prime suspect behind bars. 1996. The Kidnapping of Aaron Greene RC 54922 by Terry Kay read by Gary Telles 3 cassettes Kidnappers snatch eighteen-year-old mail clerk Aaron Greene on his way to work at an Atlanta bank and demand millions from his employer. When the bank refuses to pay, reporter Cody Yates and detective Victor Menotti become pawns of both the abductors and the corrupt bank officials. Some strong language. 1999. Killing Floor RC 54358 by Lee Child read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Transient Jack Reacher, a former military cop, is arrested in Margrave, Georgia, as a suspect in a double homicide. He learns that one of the victims is his brother, a U.S. Treasury Department agent. After being cleared, he stays in town to seek revenge. Violence and strong language. 1997. Killjoy RC 54909 by Julie Garwood read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes FBI analyst Avery Delaney's aunt never arrives at the Colorado spa where they were to meet. With help from special agent John Paul Renard--who is tracking a hired killer in the area--Avery searches for the woman who raised her and unearths some family secrets. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. A King's Ransom RC 53317 by James Grippando read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes When businessman Matthew Rey is kidnapped during a trip to Colombia, his young Miami attorney son, Nick, struggles to raise the ransom. The insurance company balks at paying an abduction policy, his own law firm deceives him, and the FBI refuses to intervene. Violence and strong language. 2001. Last Man Standing RC 53640 by David Baldacci read by Jason Culp 4 cassettes FBI agent Web London and an inner-city boy are the only survivors when London is inexplicably paralyzed during a drug raid. The boy disappears, while London is sent to psychiatrist Dr. Claire Daniels, with whom he becomes embroiled in drug gangs and a white supremacist group. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. Lost Soldiers RC 54360 by James Webb read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Brandon Condley, an ex-Marine who recovers the remains of American MIAs in Vietnam, discovers that a murderous American turncoat is still alive. Theodore Deville, who deserted and joined the enemy in 1967, may now be a major drug smuggler. Condley stalks the traitor through Saigon, Moscow, and Bangkok. Strong language and some violence. 2001. The Matlock Paper RC 53990 by Robert Ludlum read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Dr. James Matlock, a professor at a prestigious Connecticut college, is recruited by the U.S. Justice Department to find the key to a mysterious Corsican document. He becomes involved with drugs, a conspiracy, and the Mafia. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1973. Midnight Runner RC 54599 by Jack Higgins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes Kate Rashid, the Countess of Loch Dhu, seeks revenge for the elimination of her three terrorist brothers. American president Jake Cazalet and Senator Daniel Quinn, her main targets, have enlisted former IRA gunman Sean Dillon for protection. Violence and strong language. Sequel to Edge of Danger (RC 51559). 2002. The Millionaires RC 53644 by Brad Meltzer read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Oliver and Charlie Caruso, discontented employees at a private bank for the extremely wealthy, steal unclaimed millions from a dormant account. Others with a similar criminal bent notice the theft and soon put them on the run. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Minutes to Burn RC 54523 by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Earthquakes and hurricanes threaten the Western Hemisphere in 2007. Scientists, led by Rex Williams as well as Cameron and Justin Kates and other Navy SEALS, are sent to the Gal pagos Islands to set up monitoring equipment. There they encounter mutant insects and a virus. Violence and strong language. 2001. Mortal Prey RC 54049 by John Sandford read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Minneapolis cop Lucas Davenport teams up with the FBI to track down his old enemy, hit woman Clara Rinker from Certain Prey (RC 48436). Plot involves an inept sniper, Mexican drug lords, the St. Louis mob, and the ever wily Rinker. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002. Mutant RC 54519 by Peter Clement read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes A physician and a geneticist join forces to prevent the devastating results of improperly controlled bioengineering. Their dangerous quest spans the globe and involves corporate crimes, biological weapons, and love. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Name Dropping RC 52757 by Jane Heller read by Susan McInerney 2 cassettes Nancy Stern, a thirtyish teacher at an exclusive Manhattan nursery school, has a new neighbor--a celebrity journalist with the same name. When Nancy accepts a blind date intended for the other woman, she doesn't expect to fall in love. And then the famous tenant is murdered. Some strong language. 2000. The Next Accident RC 54334 by Lisa Gardner read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Rainie Conner, a Portland, Oregon, private investigator, is hired by FBI agent Pierce Quincy to investigate the death of his daughter. Quincy's family join forces as other relatives are murdered by a psychopathic killer. Sequel to The Third Victim (RC 51904). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. One Door Away from Heaven RC 53648 by Dean Koontz read by Michele Schaeffer 4 cassettes Temporarily down on her luck, Micky (Michelina) Bellsong meets a spunky handicapped nine-year-old neighbor, Leilani Klonk. Micky is drawn to protect Leilani from her stepfather, Preston Maddoc, an acquitted murderer, who believes that Leilani's destiny involves aliens and UFOs. Bestseller 2001. Orchid Blues RC 53564 by Stuart Woods read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes A bank robbery resulting in a homicide ruins Florida police chief Holly Barker's wedding day. She suspects an inside job and uses her father, Ham, a retired military man, to infiltrate a group of suspects. Sequel to Orchid Beach (RC 47651). Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Pale Horse Coming RC 54363 by Stephen Hunter read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes In this sequel to Hot Springs (RC 51332), former Marine Earl Swagger, now with the Arkansas state police, helps attorney friend Sam Vincent search for an African American heir. In Thebes, Mississippi, Sam disappears, and Earl follows--only to uncover a horrible penal farm in the swamps. Violence and strong language. 2001. Passage RC 53373 by Connie Willis read by Martha Harmon Pardee 5 cassettes Dr. Joanna Lander, a psychologist researching near-death experiences, has a pop-writer nemesis, Maurice Mandrake, who fabricates many of his findings. When neurologist Richard Wright begins using a drug to simulate the "tunnel of light," Joanna volunteers repeatedly--with horrifying results. 2001. The Pirate RC 53413 by Harold Robbins read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes (Reissue) 1970s. The son of a Jew became the son of an Arab prince in a strange twist of fate in 1933. Now that prince, a business tycoon, is involved in skyjackings, the Middle East crisis, and the drug scene. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1974. Presumption of Guilt: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 4 RC 53766 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Detectives Larry Millsaps and Tony Danks--from Ulterior Motives (RC 53765)--have a new case when reporter Beth Wright begins a story on the St. Clair Children's Home. The night Beth interviews Marlene Brandon, who reveals the crimes taking place at the home, Marlene is murdered. 1997. Prey RC 55273 by Michael Crichton read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Unemployed computer programmer Jack Forman stays home with the children while wife, Julia, works at a firm developing "molecular manufacturing," or nanotechnology. Hired as a consultant, Jack discovers that an experiment has gone horribly astray and that escaped swarms of tiny robots are feeding off flesh. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2002. The Price of Power RC 51336 by James W. Huston read by Norm Thibeault 3 cassettes In the sequel to Balance of Power (RC 48453) President Pendleton has Admiral Billings arrested for insubordination, even as Indonesian pirates begin kidnapping Americans. Pendleton is in turn impeached and Jim Dillon finds himself defending the admiral in court. Meanwhile, Navy Seals await orders to attack. Some violence. 1999. Pursuit RC 53646 by Thomas Perry read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Homicide expert Professor Daniel Millikan suggests employing Roy Prescott as a hit man to avenge a man's murdered son. Roy begins a cat-and-mouse game with serial killer James Varney, a young man without a conscience. Soon more bodies pile up. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2001. Right as Rain RC 52759 by George P. Pelecanos read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes African American private detective Derek Strange is hired to clear the name of a black Washington, D.C., policeman who was shot by white fellow officer Terry Quinn. Strange forms an unlikely partnership with Quinn, exonerated but now off the force, to investigate the incident. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. A River Out of Eden RC 53481 by John Hockenberry read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Biologist Francine Smohalla, half-Chinook Native American, stocks the Columbia River with salmon. She meets Duke McCurdy, a member of the Aryan Nation, when they discover a murdered federal worker. More deaths occur with evidence pointing to a member of Francine's tribe. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. Running Blind RC 53541 by Lee Child read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Jack Reacher, a former military cop, is accused of murdering several women he knew in the service who were involved in sexual harassment suits. When he is cleared, the FBI forces Reacher to assist with the case. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Shades of Simon Gray RC 54191 by Joyce McDonald read by Lee Look 1 cassette After Simon Gray, high school computer nerd, falls into a coma, strange events begin to happen in his New Jersey town. Simon's friends worry about the discovery of their cheating, while Simon is visited by the ghost of a man hanged in 1798. For senior high readers. 2001. Shame the Devil RC 51965 by George P. Pelecanos read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes The fatalities from a D.C. restaurant robbery include a small boy hit by a car and a crook shot by a cop. The child's grieving father, Dimitri Karras, joins a support group, but wants revenge. So does the dead crook's brother. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. The Sigma Protocol RC 53295 by Robert Ludlum read by Fred Major 4 cassettes International financier Ben Hartman is investigating the murder of his twin brother when Anna Navarro of the U.S. Justice Department saves him from an assassin. The two team up to uncover the secrets behind the Sigma Corporation--founded in 1945 by German capitalists for unknown purposes. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2001. Smoke in Mirrors RC 53676 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes When her longtime friend Meredith Spooner recently became the second person to die mysteriously in Wing Cove, Washington, Leonora Hutton begins to investigate. She meets Thomas Walker, who is also interested in Meredith's death. Meredith "borrowed" $1.5 million from a college endowment fund and tried to implicate Walker's brother. Strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Snow Garden RC 54064 by Christopher Rice read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Atherton freshman Randall Stone is having an affair with Professor Eric Eberman. Scandal erupts on this northeastern campus when Eberman's wife suspiciously drowns. Stone and his friends play private investigators against a backdrop of sexual experimentation, college angst, and crimes of the past. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller 2001. The Stone Monkey: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel RC 53976 by Jeffery Deaver read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Paralyzed criminologist Lincoln Rhyme and policewoman Amelia Sachs pursue a sociopath in New York City. Kwan Ang, "the Ghost," scuttled a ship smuggling illegal immigrants to prevent its capture by the authorities. Now he's tracking down survivors in order to eliminate witnesses. Violence and strong language. 2002. Taken RC 53237 by Kathleen George read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Marina Benedict, suspicious of a man with a baby on the bus, follows him to an abandoned building. After being shot and left for dead, Marina assists in the search for the infant--the son of a rookie baseball player. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Thieves' Paradise RC 54440 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes When Dante is laid off and Jackson is ordered to pay child support, they hook up with con man Scamz to make some money. Dante brings actress/waitress Pam in on the deal to swindle some Hollywood types. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller 2002. The Tin Collectors RC 53246 by Stephen J. Cannell read by Fred Major 2 cassettes When LAPD Detective Shane Scully kills another cop in self- defense, beautiful Alexa Hamilton of Internal Affairs prosecutes him. But while trying to clear his name, Scully uncovers a conspiracy among politicians, land developers, and his own department. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Tishomingo Blues RC 53657 by Elmore Leonard read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Professional high diver Dennis Lenahan arranges a gig at a new casino hotel in Tunica, Mississippi. He witnesses a murder by the "Dixie Mafia," befriends Detroit gangster Robert Taylor, participates in a Civil War reenactment with live ammunition, and falls in love. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2002. Tom Clancy's Net Force: CyberNation RC 54415 by Steve Perry read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2012. The World Wide Web has been taken hostage. CyberNation, a virtual community fighting to be recognized as a country, is considered the prime suspect by the FBI's Net Force. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Point of Impact (RC 54178). Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. Tom Clancy's Net Force: Point of Impact RC 54178 by Steve Perry read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes 2011. A new drug is being sold on the Internet for $1,000 per capsule. The mixture, including psychedelics, angel dust, and steroids, gives a person extraordinary powers. It is up to Net Force to find the source. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Breaking Point (RC 51396). Strong language and some violence. 2001. Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Mission of Honor RC 54820 by Jeff Rovin read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes At the Vatican's urging, Op-Center investigates the kidnapping of a priest in Botswana after Catholic missionaries are ordered to leave. It uncovers a plan to destabilize the government and take over the national diamond mines. So Op-Center finds itself in the middle of an African war. Violence and strong language. 2002. Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Cold War RC 53650 by Jerome Preisler read by Bob Askey 2 cassettes Roger Gordian's UpLink Technologies has established a scientific research center in Antarctica to test a robotic landing craft for Mars. The rover has disappeared along with a repair crew. The culprit may be a renegade consortium using Antarctica as a nuclear waste dump. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Traitor RC 51337 by Ralph Peters read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Lieutenant Colonel John Reynolds is approached in Washington by a former friend seeking inside information about the bombing of a French aircraft research facility. When that man and Reynolds's girlfriend are targeted by unknown assassins, the shell-shocked, grieving officer looks for answers and trusts no one. Violence and strong language. 1999. Tripwire RC 53949 by Lee Child read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes Jack Reacher, a former military policeman, now a Key West drifter, discovers that someone wants him dead. He finds his late commanding officer's daughter, and the two become targets when the true identity of a disfigured Vietnam vet threatens to be revealed. Violence and strong language. 1999. Turbulence RC 54676 by John J. Nance read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Meridian Air is noted for horrible customer service that causes passenger rage. Mutiny aboard Flight 6 gains momentum after the captain makes an emergency landing in Nigeria. No one in the plane is aware that the CIA believes terrorists are on board. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Twelve Mile Limit RC 55409 by Randy Wayne White read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Marine biologist Doc Ford investigates the sinking of a scuba- diving boat on which his assistant, Janet, was a guest. The only survivor, Amelia, accompanies him on the mission, which leads to Colombia, Ford's former CIA territory. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. Ulterior Motives: Sun Coast Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 53765 by Terri Blackstock read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Detectives Tony Danks and Larry Millsaps investigate the murder of art dealer Louis Dubose. Their main suspect is Ben Robinson, but Ben's ex-wife, Sharon, is not convinced of his guilt. Faith in Jesus holds them all together on a search for kidnapped children--who may hold the crimes' answers. Sequel to Justifiable Means (RC 53764). 1996. Under the Color of Law: A Kevin Kerney Novel RC 53950 by Michael McGarrity read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Santa Fe police chief Kevin Kerney investigates the seemingly unconnected murders of Phyllis Terrell, an ambassador's wife, and Father Joseph Mitchell, a Maryknoll priest. Before long he suspects a government coverup. Violence and strong language. 2001. Unholy Order: A Paul Devlin Mystery RC 55111 by William Heffernan read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Paul Devlin of the NYPD, who was featured in Red Angel (RC 53685), investigates the case of a murdered nun whose corpse contains large amounts of heroin. Thus begins Devlin's descent into a world of political and religious scandal, cover-ups, and murder. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Up Country RC 53667 by Nelson DeMille read by Scott Brick 5 cassettes In this sequel to The General's Daughter (RC 35881), retired army investigator Paul Brenner's former boss coerces him into documenting the murder--thirty years ago in Vietnam--of one American officer by another, witnessed by an enemy soldier. The U.S. military wants the truth. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2002. Warning Signs RC 53776 by Stephen White read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Boulder, Colorado, psychologist Alan Gregory faces an ethical dilemma when a patient divulges confidential information about her potentially homicidal teenage son. Meanwhile Gregory's attorney wife, Lauren, defends police detective Lucy Tanner, who's accused of murdering the district attorney. It soon appears the cases are connected. Strong language and some violence. 2002. Warrior Class RC 53032 by Dale Brown read by Gary Tipton 4 cassettes General Patrick McLanahan is ready to battle shady businessman Pavel Kazakov during a mission to rescue a spy from Russia. Kazakov wants to build an oil pipeline through the Balkans. But McLanahan's hands are tied by a new American president, an avowed isolationist. Sequel to Battle Born (RC 50484). Violence and strong language. 2001. Without Fail RC 54539 by Lee Child read by Christopher Walker 3 cassettes After an assassination attempt, Jack Reacher is hired by U.S. Secret Service agent M.E. Froelich to assess the protection of vice-president-elect Brook Armstrong. Reacher is assisted by his former colleague, Frances Neagley, but they can't stop additional attempts. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2002. War Stories All Quiet on the Western Front RC 54896 by Erich Maria Remarque read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes (Reissue) Classic World War I novel depicting the horrors and futility of armed conflict. Nineteen-year-old German private Paul Baumer relates the daily routine of ordinary soldiers in the trenches and tells how warfare affected him and his three classmates. Portrays young men who may have escaped bullets but were destroyed by their combat experience. 1929. The Ash Garden RC 54506 by Dennis Bock read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes 1995. Scarred at Hiroshima, documentary filmmaker Emiko Amai interviews physicist Anton B”ll, who had fled Germany for Los Alamos at the start of World War II. B”ll, married to a Holocaust refugee, is in Hiroshima to assess the effects of the bomb he helped construct. The recollections of the three entwine. 2001. Miracle at St. Anna RC 54657 by James McBride read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Italy, Tuscan mountains; 1944. Buffalo soldier Sam Train saves a traumatized Italian boy from the Germans only to become stuck behind enemy lines--with peasants, partisans, and three of his buddies. The men learn of a massacre and uncover a traitor before the enemy's Christmas offensive. Violence and strong language. 2002. The Naked and the Dead RC 53839 by Norman Mailer read by Bruce Huntey 5 cassettes (Reissue) Classic novel of World War II. An American infantry platoon invades the Japanese-held island of Anopopei. Mailer explores the soldiers' behavior and emotions under the extreme stress of jungle warfare. Strong language and some violence. 1948. An Operational Necessity RC 53268 by Gwyn Griffin read by John Polk 4 cassettes (Reissue) During World War II, the German captain of a U-boat orders all survivors of a torpedoed French ship machine-gunned. One person survives. Despite claiming he performed an "operational necessity," the captain is put on trial by an Allied tribunal after the war. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1967. Rogue Warrior: Detachment Bravo RC 53460 by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes In this sequel to Rogue Warrior: Echo Platoon (RC 51838), the Rogue Warrior and his British counterpart, Mick Owen, battle an IRA splinter group financed by the software billionaire Kelley brothers. The warrior and Mick track the terrorists to Argentina for a final showdown. Violence and strong language. 2001. Under Fire: The Corps, Book 9 RC 53772 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Korea, 1950. Captain Ken McCoy is drummed out of the Marine Corps for warning his superiors that North Korea may attack. The newly formed CIA hires McCoy, and American war veterans are recalled as the invasion begins. Sequel to In Danger's Path (RC 47698). Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller 2002. When Duty Whispers Low RC 55186 by John J. Gobbell read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes The Pacific, 1943. Todd Ingram implores Jerry Landa, his commanding officer on the USS Howell, to use the new antiaircraft proximity fuses against Japanese dive bombers. Landa's reason for not using the fuses is personal: the results are deadly. Sequel to A Code for Tomorrow (RC 48790). Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Westerns Alder Gulch RC 53850 by Ernest Haycox read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes When Jeff Pierce jumps ship at Portland, the last thing he wants is to be involved with a woman. But runaway Diana Castle figures differently, and they head east for the gold prospectors' new boom town--Alder Gulch, Montana. 1941. The Border Legion RC 54720 by Zane Grey read by Janis Gray 3 cassettes Twenty-year-old Joan Randle has always considered herself a daring, self-reliant horsewoman familiar with the southern Idaho wilderness. She needs all of her resources when she is abducted by a band of desperados, winding up in the clutches of Jack Kells, an educated but menacing gunfighter. 1916. Bugles in the Afternoon RC 54073 by Ernest Haycox read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes American Civil War aftermath. Kern Shafter hung up his uniform after Appomattox, swearing never to fight again. But after ten years he changes his mind in order to settle a score with a superior officer. And nothing is going to stop him. Some violence. 1943. Cameron RC 53844 by William Shambaugh read by Brian Conn 1 cassette (Reissue) Frank Cameron has neglected his small ranch since his wife died. But then neighbor Jim Dahlman, a big cattleman, burns Cameron's property and shoots him in the leg. Riled into action, with the help of his three proud and dangerous sons Cameron determines to regain what is rightfully his. Some strong language. 1981. City Girl: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 53514 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes 1883. Reagan Sullivan leaves New York City to become a nanny in Kinkade, Texas. After her arrival, discovering that she is no longer needed, she stays in Kinkade and finds another job. Soon she meets Cash Rawlings and is intrigued by him and his faith. Sequel to A Texas Sky (RC 53513). 2001. Dakota Kill RC 51508 by Peter Brandvold read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes After seven adventurous years away, Mark Talbot returns home to the Dakota territory and learns of his brother's murder. He challenges the greedy Magnusson family's effort to run off the small ranchers and discovers that the little girl next door has grown up. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Every Little Thing about You: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 53512 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Texas, 1881. Slater Rawlings, in need of a religious environment, resigns from the Texas Rangers and heads for Shotgun. Ironically he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. He is arrested by Deputy Liberty Drake, a fascinating young woman. Followed by A Texas Sky (RC 53513). 1999. Fool's Coach RC 54408 by Richard S. Wheeler read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Idaho Territory, 1863. Accumulating money is easy in a gold- mining town; transporting it elsewhere is what's difficult because of the "road agents"--ruthless highwaymen. Trying to escape in a broken-down coach is a desperate and foolhardy venture. Spur Award. 1989. Gateway House: A Western Story RC 54242 by Wayne D. Overholser read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Rancher Ed Morgan rides to see his dying brother, Ben, recently released from prison. Ben gives Ed a map to his buried gambling money and asks him to share it with Ben's girlfriend, Honey Travers. But others want the loot. Some violence and some strong language. 1952. The Ghosts of Elkhorn RC 55121 by Kerry Newcomb and Frank Schaefer read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes (Reissue) Long ago, the Wind River Kid was a notorious gunslinger, but in 1927 he is a seventy-one-year-old hermit in a Colorado ghost town. Then his solitude is invaded by young lovers on the run from the mob's bag man, and he makes one last stand. Some strong language. 1982. Gunfighter's Return RC 55073 by Max Brand read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette (Reissue) Jim Curry became an outlaw by mistake, and now he is known and feared throughout the mountain territory as the Red Devil. After a stagecoach robbery, Charlie Mark, a gambler and one of the passengers, pursues the Red Devil and enters into a strange pact with him. 1922. Gunman's Rhapsody RC 53603 by Robert B. Parker read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette A novel about the Earp brothers and their womenfolk, beginning in 1879 when they move to Tombstone, Arizona. Wyatt's falling in love with the sheriff's lady, Josie, is the catalyst for his subsequent problems leading to the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Hell Born and The Iron Jehu RC 53595 by Ray Hogan read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes In The Hell Born, vicious Rufe Houston escapes from prison and warden Ben Skerrit vows to bring him back dead. In The Iron Jehu, Sam Remington's last trip as a driver for the Valley Stage Lines is doomed when the dreaded Vaughn gang ambushes the coach. Some violence and some strong language. 1979. Hidden in a Whisper: Westward Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 51116 by Tracie Peterson read by Gillian Green 2 cassettes In this sequel to A Shelter of Hope (RC 51115), Simone O'Donnell's former supervisor, Rachel Taylor, is manager of the newest Harvey House in New Mexico. But there is one drawback-- Rachel must work with Braeden Parker, a man she once loved but refused to marry because of a misunderstanding. 1999. The Holy Road RC 54129 by Michael Blake read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Resumes the tale of Lt. Dunbar eleven years after Dances with Wolves (RC 32009). Dunbar's happy family life in the village of Ten Bears is disrupted by the advent of a railroad--the white man's holy road--through Comanche land. Confrontation and dislocation ensue. 2001. Hondo RC 53457 by Louis L'Amour read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) Angie Lowe is raising her son Johnny on an isolated ranch in Apache country. Hondo Lane approaches her homestead on foot to buy a horse. Soon Angie and Hondo are involved in a tale of love, war, and honor. 1983. Lincoln's Ransom: A Western Story RC 55257 by Tim Champlin read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes In 1876, Secret Service agent Sterling Packard infiltrates Big Jim Kinealy's gang as it schemes to steal Abraham Lincoln's body from its tomb and hold it for ransom. The situation gets out of hand when Packard's entrapment plan goes awry, and the Jesse James gang becomes involved. 1999. Lonely on the Mountain RC 53566 by Louis L'Amour read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes (Reissue) The saga of the Sacketts continues as Tyrel and Tell help cousin Logan herd eleven hundred steers across the desolate Dakota plains to the gold-mining country of British Columbia. Sequel to Treasure Mountain (RC 23518). Bestseller 1980. The Man from Mustang RC 55182 by Max Brand read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) When Arizona Jim Silver rescues Ned Kenyon from a prairie fire, neither man suspects the trouble ahead. Silver accompanies gangly cowboy Kenyon to Mustang to marry the all-too-perfect Edith Alton. A hired killer and the bride's abrupt departure lead Silver into action. 1933. The Man from Two Rivers RC 55109 by Luke Short read by Terence Aselford 1 cassette (Reissue) Hobe Carew leaves town with a price on his head after shooting a couple of land-grabbing Lew Seely's boys. Carew swears to return and stir up the hottest gunfight Lew Seely or anyone else in Two Rivers has ever seen. 1974. Montana Rides! RC 54116 by Max Brand read by John Polk 2 cassettes (Reissue) Montana aims to make a real strike for himself by posing as the long-lost son of wealthy cattleman Richard Lavery. The scheme works perfectly until Montana realizes that he has a conscience, knowing full well that the Lavery son is still alive, a prisoner of Mexican outlaws. 1933. The Mustangers RC 55255 by Lauran Paine read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes In 1935, two out-of-work ranch hands learn to hunt wild horses for Mormons in Utah. Their adventures take them to a Navajo reservation and to Mexico, where they trap horses for a dog food company. But gringos are not popular there, especially when favored by a wealthy se¤orita. Some strong language. 1999. "Nevada": A Romance of the West RC 53492 by Zane Grey read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) "Nevada," first encountered in Forlorn River (RC 39959), was the only name by which Hettie Ide knew him. She would never have guessed that his reputation as a gunman was second only to that of Billy the Kid. Some strong language. 1926. New Trails: Twenty-Three Original Stories of the West from Western Writers of America RC 51339 edited by John Jakes and Martin H. Greenberg read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Anthology includes never-before-published entries by old hands such as Elmore Leonard, Elmer Kelton, Loren D. Estleman, and John Jakes, as well as by newer writers including seven women. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1994. The Night Horseman RC 53753 by Max Brand read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes In this sequel to The Untamed (RC 50459), Whistling Dan, a wild spirit of the desert, has won the heart of Miss Kate Cumberland. Now she struggles to make him settle down, while he still feels the call to adventure with his favorite companions, stallion Satan and wolf dog Black Bart. Some strong language. 1920. O.K.: The Corral, the Earps, and Doc Holliday RC 51511 by Paul West read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes Consumptive Doc Holliday leaves his native south vainly hoping for a cure in the western climes. Unable to practice dentistry there, he drifts into gambling and a desolate lifestyle while corresponding with his first love--a cousin who has become a nun. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. The Power of the Dog RC 54111 by Thomas Savage read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes (Reissue) Montana, 1920s. Brothers Phil and George Burbank have run their family ranch together for years. Then at thirty-eight, George marries Rose, a widow who brings her son to live with them. She is unaware that Phil was instrumental in her husband's suicide. Some strong language. 1967. Pursuit RC 55108 by Lewis B. Patten read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette (Reissue) When outlaws take over Buffalo Wallow, they quickly spread terror and death, forcing station master Casey Day to help rob the arriving stage coach. Townspeople suspect Casey is part of the gang. So to clear his name and take revenge, he swears to hunt down the murdering thieves. 1957. Raiders of Spanish Peaks RC 54721 by Zane Grey read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes (Reissue) Hoping the climate will be better for his health, John Lindsay buys a ranch and moves his family out west to Colorado. But when they arrive, they find they actually own a deserted military post where ranchers and cattle rustlers battle for control of the land. Some strong language. 1931. Riders by Night RC 54733 by Nelson Nye read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes When Kurt Cardigan leaves his horse-thieving gang in order to go straight, the men double-cross and frame him. Cardigan wants the law to prove his innocence, but a posse is already after him for more serious charges. 1950. Riders of Judgment RC 53594 by Frederick Manfred read by Chuck Benson 3 cassettes Bighorn County, Wyoming; 1890s. Brothers Cain, Harry, and Dale Hammett all love their cousin Rosemary, although she marries Dale. When wealthy cattle barons move into the territory and try to claim all the land, the clan fight back to preserve their way of life. Some violence and some strong language. 1957. Sackett RC 54481 by Louis L'Amour read by Chuck Benson 1 cassette (Reissue) William Tell Sackett, the oldest brother in the clan and a drifter, discovers a beautiful girl, a vein of gold in a valley, and all the problems that go with them. Sequel to The Daybreakers (RC 36179). 1961. Shadow on the Trail RC 53332 by Zane Grey read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes In Texas young bank robber Wade Holden promises his dying mentor that he will go straight. But with the Rangers after him, he struggles to find sanctuary. Eventually, with the help of a young woman and her family, he turns his life around in Arizona. Some strong language. 1936. Shadow Valley Rising: A Western Story RC 54724 by Stephen Overholser read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Colorado territory, 1860. One night, Ella Mae Campbell is dragged from the safety of a wagon train by a native Indian raiding party. Her rescuers, including her father, ride into a deadly ambush. Only preacher Peter Howell is left to save her. Some strong language. 2002. Showdown at Yellow Butte RC 54095 by Louis L'Amour read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes (Reissue) Tom Kedrick is hired to ramrod Alton Burwick's mob in clearing the range of squatters during a New Mexico landgrab. He ends up, however, siding with the settlers to prevent a bloodbath and to stop the illegal schemes of Burwick's land company. 1953. Sin Killer: The Berrybender Narratives, Book 1 RC 54826 by Larry McMurtry read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes The first of a four-book saga finds a wealthy English sporting family, the Berrybenders, traveling through the American West on the Missouri River in 1832. Tasmin, the more adventurous of the daughters, is attracted to Jim Snow, a buckskin-clad frontiersman and preacher who is also called Raven Brave and Sin Killer. 2002. A Texas Sky: Yellow Rose Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 53513 by Lori Wick read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes After his recovery from a gunshot wound and with newfound faith, Slater Rawling's brother, Dakota, reports for work as a Texas Ranger. But fate has other plans in store for him: escorting Miss Darvi Wingate to see an old friend. Sequel to Every Little Thing about You (RC 53512). 2000. Thunder Voice: Sam Keaton; Legends of Laramie, Book 4 RC 52777 by Sigmund Brouwer read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Wyoming Territory, 1876. Marshal Sam Keaton is surprised when he finds two Texas rangers poking around in a murdered man's shack. A wealthy young widow from back East thinks there is a connection between the dead man, her dead sister, and a will. Sequel to Sun Dance (RC 52776). 2001. The Touch of Fire RC 54119 by Linda Howard read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Arizona territory, 1871. Physician Annie Parker moves to Silver Mesa to establish a medical practice. She does not expect to fall in love with Rafe McCay after he kidnaps her, and she treats his gunshot wounds. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1992. Trail of the Mountain Man RC 53217 by William W. Johnstone read by John Polk 2 cassettes When gold is discovered near the home of Smoke and Sally Jensen, the former gunslinger knows trouble will follow. Hordes of treasure seekers clog the town of No Name, Colorado, forcing Smoke to recruit fellow ex-gunfighters to restore the peace. Some violence and some strong language. 1987. Trouble at Quinn's Crossing RC 54104 by Nelson Nye read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette When Horatio Gill rides into Quinn's Crossing to sell the first barbed wire in the area, he stirs up hard feelings about fencing off access to water. Hoping to play the inhabitants' hostility to his advantage, Gill winds up in the middle of a heated dispute. Some strong language. 1971. The Twilighters RC 54393 by Noel M. Loomis read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes In early nineteenth-century America, twilighters are the desperados and outlaws occupying a stretch of land on the Texas/Louisiana border--an area that unsuspecting newcomers have to cross. Violence. 1954. The Vanishing American RC 53720 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Benson 2 cassettes (Reissue) In 1916, young Marian Warner travels west to visit the American Indian warrior Nophaie. He wants her to help him use his eighteen years of white man's education to improve his tribe's welfare. Nophaie, however, is torn between the two cultures and the complications of loving a white woman. 1925. A Veiled Reflection: Westward Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 51117 by Tracie Peterson read by Gillian Green 2 cassettes Because she wants to get married, Judith Danvers convinces her twin sister, Jillian, to replace her as a Harvey Girl in Arizona. But when Jillian begins work, she faces one disaster after another, including a doctor's seeing through her charade. Sequel to Hidden in a Whisper (RC 51116). 2000.