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Fiction
Adventure
Between a Rock and a Hard Place RC 42881
by Alden R. Carter
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
A few years ago Mark's brother and a friend took the same
canoe trip that Mark's father and uncle completed long ago.
Now Mark and his cousin Randy are going, and they are both
unhappy with the idea. But as the trip turns nightmarish,
the two boys find strength in their new friendship. Some
strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Far North RC 45784
by Will Hobbs
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
A plane goes down in the Canadian wilderness, stranding two
fifteen-year-old boys and an Indian elder. Before he dies,
the elder teaches the boys survival skills that may sustain
them in their struggle against hunger, predators, and the
severe northern winter. For junior and senior high readers.
1996.
Free Fall RC 46250
by Joyce Sweeney
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
Four teenage boys sneak away from home to explore a deep
cave. They become lost and soon realize that their survival
depends on controlling their fears and pulling together. In
a last ditch effort to escape, one boy risks a perilous
underwater swim to safety. Strong language. For junior and
senior high readers. 1996.
Hornblower and the Hotspur RC 46118
by C.S. Forester
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Commander Hornblower marries in England and soon afterward
sails for duty off the French coast. War breaks out with
France involving Hornblower in several sea battles and in a
land raid, which destroys a French signal station. Sequel to
Lieutenant Hornblower (RC 46117). 1962.
Lieutenant Hornblower RC 46117
by C.S. Forester
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In this sequel to Mr. Midshipman Hornblower (RC 26915),
Horatio Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as
midshipman to assume the responsibilities forced upon him by
the war between Napoleon and Spain. Also follows his career
on board HMS Renown up to his promotion to captain. 1951.
Mrs. Chippy's Last Expedition: The Remarkable Journal of
Shackleton's Polar-Bound Cat RC 46193
by Caroline Alexander
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
The whimsical chronicle of Mrs. Chippy, a male cat that
sailed with Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 expedition to
Antarctica. Recounts the perils of sailing on frozen seas,
the ordeal of being stranded when the ship was crushed by
ice, and the crew's miraculous escape and survival. 1997.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre RC 45216
by B. Traven
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Americans Dobbs, Curtin, and Howard are on an expedition to
search for a gold mine in the Mexican mountains. They are
more business associates than friends, however. The
wilderness and the lack of law enforcement in the region
allow the worst of Dobbs's nature to come to the fore.
Violence and some strong language. 1935.
Classics
A Christmas Carol RC 43546
by Charles Dickens
read by Clark Niederjohn
1 cassette (Reissue)
Classic nineteenth-century Christmas story set in England
describes the conversion of grasping old miser Ebenezer
Scrooge when he is visited by ghosts of Christmas past,
present, and future. 1963.
The Complete Stories RC 44929
by Edgar Allan Poe
read by Ed Blake
8 cassettes
Sixty-eight short stories by the nineteenth-century American
master of the macabre. Contains familiar favorites such as
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Gold Bug," and "The
Pit and the Pendulum," as well as such lesser known works as
"MS. Found in a Bottle," "King Pest," "The Man That Was Used
Up," "The Devil in the Belfry," "The Balloon-Hoax," and
"Some Words with a Mummy." 1992.
The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel RC 44919
by Franois Rabelais
read by Frank Coffee
5 cassettes
First published in the early sixteenth century, this
five-part satirical work describes the lives of the giant
Gargantua and his son Pantagruel as they come into conflict
with the oppressive institutions of France: the church and
the educational and legal systems. Strong language. 1955.
Lady Chatterley's Lover RC 44295
by D.H. Lawrence
read by John Lescault
3 cassettes (Reissue)
An earthy love story, once banned in the United States, of
the affair between Lady Chatterley and her gamekeeper,
Mellors. Married to an impotent, disabled husband, she is
attracted to Mellors's strength and independence from
industrial society. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1928.
Show Boat RC 45882
by Edna Ferber
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Account of a family that lived on a Mississippi River
showboat in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Traces the
fortunes of Captain Hawks's daughter Magnolia, who marries a
gambler and leaves the troupe, and her daughter Kim, who
becomes a singer on the New York stage. First published in
1926; updated introduction by Miles Kreuger. 1994.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn RC 44769
by Betty Smith
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A novel about an Irish-American girl's childhood and youth,
her struggles with poverty, and her work to get an
education. The setting is Brooklyn's tenement life of the
early 1900s. 1943.
U.S.A. RC 42698
by John Dos Passos
read by Bill Wallace
9 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Three novels first published as a trilogy in 1938: The 42nd
Parallel (1930), 1919 (1932), and The Big Money (1936). Dos
Passos satirizes life in America from 1900 until the 1930s,
using period "newsreels," autobiographical "camera eye"
pieces, and biographical sketches. Contains chronologies of
Dos Passos's life and historical events cited. Some strong
language. 1996.
Wessex Tales RC 46656
by Thomas Hardy
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
This 1912 edition of seven short stories, most written in
the late nineteenth century, depicts country life in England
at the time. Portrays the rural poor, mired in poverty and
oppressed by the law, surviving by any means available--even
smuggling and stealing sheep. Justice is harsh, and
desperate hunger sometimes leads to execution. 1991.
Contemporary
The Bear Comes Home RC 45448
by Rafi Zabor
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
A hip, literate, saxophone-playing bear finds himself
underemployed as a street dancer performing for pocket
change. Aiming to realize his full potential, the animal
prodigy begins playing world-class jazz in a New York club.
He is arrested, sprung from jail, and taken to Woodstock,
where he plays and finds love with a woman. Strong language
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Betrayals RC 45382
by Charles Palliser
read by Jeff Baker
3 cassettes
A convoluted satire on writing and literary criticism. In
ten interconnected chapters, each a parody of a different
mystery form or genre, storytellers relate tales of jealousy
and murder, all of which somehow deal with deception. Some
violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong
language. 1994.
Big Girls Don't Cry RC 46042
by Connie Briscoe
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
A contemporary story that explores problems of family, race,
and career. Naomi Jefferson, an African American, grew up in
the shadow of her older brother, Joshua, a civil-rights
activist. After his death, Naomi becomes disillusioned with
her white-dominated college and profession. She starts her
own business and confronts new challenges. Some strong
language. 1996.
Empire of the Ants RC 46699
by Bernard Werber
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
In an ant colony in a Parisian park, the 327th male, the
103,683rd warrior, and the 56th female face many perils in
their quest to form a new city. Nearby a human family
inherits an apartment and a warning to never enter the
cellar. But they do venture into the basement, and dire
consequences ensue as the two life-forms interact. 1996.
The Famished Road RC 46288
by Ben Okri
read by Ed Blake
4 cassettes
An allegorical tale in which Azaro, a spirit-child living
with a Nigerian family, chronicles the villagers' daily
routines as they struggle to overcome poverty, famine, and
entrenched political chicanery. Prequel to Songs of
Enchantment (RC 46293). Some violence. Booker Prize. 1991.
Guide RC 46745
by Dennis Cooper
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Lurid story of a gay group's descent into a perverse and
drug-wracked gay urban demiworld. Describes the aimless and
desperate lives of burned-out drifters who thrive on child
pornography and sadistic fantasies. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
My Ishmael RC 45869
by Daniel Quinn
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Responding to an ad for a person with a desire "to save the
world," a young girl meets Ishmael, a telepathic ape.
Ishmael describes the shadow of doom that imperils the earth
because of mankind's destructive ways. Enlightened, the girl
sets out on a daunting mission. Sequel to Ishmael (RC
35383). Some strong language. 1997.
Songs of Enchantment RC 46293
by Ben Okri
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
Surrealistic and poetic sequel to the Booker Prize-winning
novel The Famished Road (RC 46288). In a poor Nigerian
village, Azaro, a child-spirit, and his family have
outwitted death. The family and village struggle with
terrifying evil on two planes: among local political forces
and among the spirits. Some violence. 1993.
Family
American Pastoral RC 45488
by Philip Roth
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
After military service in World War II, handsome, athletic
"Swede" Levov weds Miss New Jersey, takes over the family
business, and moves to the posh suburbs. His dream life
unravels in the late 1960s, when daughter Meredith joins an
antiwar terrorist group bent on undermining all that Swede
lives for. Strong language. 1997.
American Pie RC 45553
by Michael Lee West
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
In Tallulah, Tennessee, the McBroom women gather around the
hospital bed of Jo-Nell, who has barely survived an accident
with a train. The three sisters--Jo-Nell, Freddie, and
Eleanor--and their grandmother Minerva, believe this latest
incident is part of the bad luck that has plagued their
family for generations. Together the three sisters confront
their fears and superstitions. Some strong language. 1996.
The Antelope Wife RC 46741
by Louise Erdrich
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Episodes from the lives and dreams of two mixed-blood Native
American families, the Roys and Shawanos, from Minneapolis.
Klaus Shawano is forewarned about women who lived with
antelope and how men that love these women can lose their
minds. But he captures one anyway with strips of sweetheart
calico. She does indeed drive him to despair. Some
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998.
Bed and Breakfast RC 45359
by Lois Battle
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
Now in her seventies, widow Josie Tatternall summons her
daughters to celebrate Christmas at her Beaufort, South
Carolina, bed-and-breakfast. Cam is an editor in New York,
and Evie is a newspaper columnist in Savannah. Lila lives
close to home and plays the role of "good daughter." But
each brings home a slew of family problems. Some strong
language. 1996.
Before My Time RC 45405
by Niccol Tucci
read by Peter Gil
4 cassettes
An Italian medical doctor falls in love with Mary, the
daughter in a displaced Russian family. Mary's mother, aided
by her entourage, manages to dissipate a fortune, while her
offspring squabble for the remains. 1961.
Boondocking RC 46584
by Tricia Bauer
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
Following Janice's death in a car wreck caused by her drug-
addicted husband, Melvin, her retired parents get custody of
Janice's daughter. They take to the road in a travel
trailer, but their itinerant adventure is interrupted when
they confront Melvin and revisit their past demons. Some
strong language. 1997.
Brooke: Orphans, Volume 3 RC 47235
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old Brooke has been adopted by Pamela and Peter
Thompson. Pamela, a former beauty queen, is determined to
make Brooke into a pageant winner also. But Brooke is more
interested in playing sports--an idea that Pamela cannot
handle. Sequel to Crystal (RC 47234). Bestseller 1998.
Butterfly: Orphans, Volume 1 RC 47233
by V.C. Andrews
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Janet Taylor is almost thirteen when she is adopted by
Sanford and Celine Delorice. Celine, whose dreams of
becoming a dancer were dashed in a car crash, believes Janet
has the qualities necessary to become a famous ballerina.
But Janet doubts she can meet Celine's expectations. Prequel
to Crystal (RC 47234). Bestseller 1998.
Casting Off: The Cazalet Chronicle, Volume 4 RC 44767
by Elizabeth Jane Howard
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
4 cassettes
With World War II behind them, members of the Cazalet family
attempt to get on with their lives, many facing difficult
changes. Marriages, divorces, rifts between relatives,
deaths, and pregnancies all have their effect on the family.
Sequel to Confusion (RC 38736). Some strong language. 1995.
The Challengers RC 45402
by Grace Livingston Hill
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
The Challengers are struggling to survive during the
depression. The father, a university professor, is
hospitalized, the mother is out of work, the rent is past
due, and there is no food in the house for the four children
still living at home. But then a kindly grocer helps them
out, and suddenly life begins to improve--especially when a
lawyer arrives with surprising news. 1932.
Cloud Chamber RC 45120
by Michael Dorris
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
A generational saga told through personal narratives. Irish,
African American, and Native American voices reveal a
family's history from nineteenth-century Ireland to
late-twentieth-century America. The multicultural threads
combine in Rayona, a principal character in Dorris's earlier
work, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water (RC 26494). 1997.
Coast Road RC 46755
by Barbara Delinsky
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
When his ex-wife, artist Rachel Keats, falls into a coma
after a car accident, overworked architect Jack McGill
retreats to Big Sur to take care of his fifteen- and
thirteen-year-old daughters, Samantha and Hope. Once there,
Jack realizes how much he's missed his family and tries to
regain their love. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Cure for Death by Lightning RC 45971
by Gail Anderson-Dargatz
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Beth Weeks lives an arduous life on her
family's Canadian farm in 1941. As she struggles with
wartime privations, an abusive father, and paranoid fears,
Beth finds succor in a deep, complex relationship with her
half-Indian girlfriend. Strong language and descriptions of
sex. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
The Day of the Storm RC 46610
by Rosamunde Pilcher
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
On the eve of her mother's death, Rebecca learns that she
has a grandfather living in Cornwall in a fine old house
filled with antiques. She decides to visit him to collect
some of her mother's possessions and encounters a whole new
set of strange relatives and even stranger sensations. Some
strong language. 1975.
Fall on Your Knees RC 46379
by Ann-Marie MacDonald
read by Nanette Savard
4 cassettes
Materia is thirteen when she elopes with the
eighteen-year-old piano tuner, James, and her
Lebanese-Canadian family disowns her. James claims to be
devoted to their first daughter, Kathleen, and they have
three more girls as years pass. The four sisters don't
mention the family secrets of incest and rape, until an
illegitimate child appears on the scene. 1996.
The Grandmothers: A Family Portrait RC 46733
by Glenway Wescott
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
While growing up in rural Wisconsin, Alwyn Tower absorbs his
grandmothers' murmurings about relatives whose hair locks
and daguerreotypes were preserved in albums. The women's
memories of Civil War times mingled with pioneering in the
Midwest. Alwyn records the family stories, filling in
details from his informed imagination. He captures a "short
biography of America." Originally published in 1927. 1996.
Guilty Pleasures RC 45879
by Lawrence Sanders
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Barbara Folsby and her brother, Brett, grow up disliking
each other intensely. Brett is merely annoyed when Barbara
joins their family's publishing business, but later he sees
her success as a threat to his inheritance. Eventually, both
will do anything to win power. Explicit descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
The House on Coliseum Street RC 46302
by Shirley Ann Grau
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Joan Mitchell lives in a century-old house in New Orleans
with her mother, Aurelie, and her four stepsisters. One
summer in the late 1950s, Joan, age twenty, is engaged to
the upstanding Fred Aleman but has an affair with Michael
Kern, one of her sister's cast-off beaus. The relationship
shakes her hold on reality. Strong language. 1961.
Human Croquet RC 45456
by Kate Atkinson
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
Alternating between the late-sixteenth-century past and the
1960s present is this account of the Fairfax family. The
Fairfax children's lives are shaped by the absence of their
mother, Eliza, who abandoned them seven years ago, the day
their father also left. Isobel, sixteen on this day, and her
older brother, Charles, adjust as their father returns with
a new wife. 1997.
I Know This Much Is True RC 46124
by Wally Lamb
read by John Stratton
6 cassettes
Thomas Birdsey, a schizophrenic, walks into a Connecticut
Public Library, prays to God, and then cuts off his right
hand. The act changes his life and that of Dominick, his
twin brother. Searching for his identity, Dominick struggles
with being his brother's keeper and with his own survival.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1998.
An Independent Woman RC 45133
by Howard Fast
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Barbara Lavette, matriarch of a diverse California family,
writes columns for her ex-husband's newspaper. After being
robbed in her home, Barbara refuses to prosecute her
assailant, believing him a victim of society, and instead
tries to rehabilitate him. Shortly after, while planning a
family wedding, Barbara unexpectedly falls in love with the
minister, Philip Carter. Sequel to The Immigrant's Daughter
(RC 23734). 1997.
Inventing Memory: A Novel of Mothers and Daughters RC 45246
by Erica Jong
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
In the year 2005 Sara, a historian, documents her Jewish
roots. Beginning with her great-grandmother Sarah, who fled
Russia in 1905, four generations of women tell their
stories. As each daughter breaks free to make her own
mistakes, her mother's love remains constant. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997.
Jephte's Daughter RC 45473
by Naomi Ragen
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Beautiful heiress Batsheva Ha-Levi is raised in America in
the orthodox Jewish tradition by loving parents. Agreeing to
marrying a scholar in Israel in order to preserve a family
dynasty, Batsheva soon finds herself in an intolerably
abusive situation, with a young son. 1989.
The Keepers of the House RC 45376
by Shirley Ann Grau
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
William Howland married his African American housekeeper
after his first wife died. But he didn't announce his
marriage in his Southern town and sent his mixed-race
children away to school. Now as Howland's legacy is
revealed, his granddaughter faces society's wrath as his
only surviving white heir. Pulitzer Prize. 1964.
Legacy of Silence RC 46506
by Belva Plain
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
When it becomes obvious that World War II is imminent,
Caroline Hartzinger and her adopted older sister, Lore, flee
from Berlin to Geneva. Walter, who plans to wed Caroline,
goes with them. Life takes a dramatic turn and Caroline and
Lore escape to America alone. But their time in Switzerland
provides a legacy that affects several generations.
Bestseller 1998.
Low Country RC 46909
by Anne Rivers Siddons
read by Connie Crawford
2 cassettes
When coping with the death of her daughter becomes too
painful, Caro escapes to the island she inherited from her
grandfather. Now her husband, a land developer, wants to
turn her refuge into an amusement park. Caro argues this
will harm the local Gullah culture and the wild pony
population. She finds solace from an unlikely source. Some
strong language. Bestseller 1998.
Matters of Choice RC 46306
by Noah Gordon
read by Phil Davidson
2 cassettes
The last of the Cole family trilogy, following The Physician
(RC 24745) and Shaman (RC 36314). Dr. R.J. Cole, a physician
in Boston, decides to leave her loveless marriage and her
dead-end job at a prestigious hospital. Hoping for a happier
life, she opens a family practice in the Berkshires. Some
strong language. 1996.
The Miller's Dance: A Novel of Cornwall, 1812-1813 RC 41904
by Winston Graham
read by Patrick Horgan
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Ninth novel in the Poldark family saga. As Britain battles
Napoleon and the fledgling United States, the Industrial
Revolution propels the Poldarks and their beloved Cornwall
into a new age. Jeremy and Clowance deal with the
frustrations of unrequited love while their parents, Ross
and Demelza, adjust to startling developments in their
lives. Sequel to The Stranger from the Sea (RC 40684). 1982.
Music in the Night RC 45952
by V.C. Andrews
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Teenager Laura Logan is becoming interested in boys, even
though her twin brother, Cary, isn't inclined to find a
girlfriend. When Laura becomes involved with Robert, her
Grandmother Olivia insists that he is not up to the family's
social standing. Laura defies her grandmother, until a
tragic accident occurs. Sequel to Unfinished Symphony (RC
45275). Bestseller 1998.
The Names of the Mountains RC 45696
by Reeve Lindbergh
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
The children of famed aviator Cal Linley gather at the home
of their widowed mother, whose memory is fading with age.
Together, at the side of the failing matriarch, the siblings
share their lives and tragedies as they rekindle the bonds
of family. 1992.
The Obsession RC 44892
by Catherine Cookson
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Twenty-one-year-old Beatrice Steel, the eldest of four
girls, has been running the house since the death of her
mother. After her father's untimely death, Beatrice learns
she may lose her most prized possession--the family home.
Without regard for anyone else, Beatrice becomes obsessed
with keeping the estate and her way of life intact. 1995.
Of Illustrious Men RC 46497
by Jean Rouaud
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
In this sequel to Fields of Glory (RC 36002), the author
portrays the life of his father, a traveling salesman in the
Loire Valley of France. Describes his deprived childhood,
his heroic service in World War II, his happy family life,
and his sudden, tragic death at age forty-one. 1994.
The Other Woman RC 46928
by Joy Fielding
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Jill Plumley was a successful reporter until she had an
affair with a married man--now her husband--and gave up her
career. When a young law student announces that she intends
to marry Jill's husband, Jill begins to question the choices
she has made. 1983.
Over There RC 44884
by Kyle Jarrard
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
A surreal adventure set in motion by Marc's decision to
write about the life of his grandfather, Ansel, who left
Paris for Mexico years before. Ansel's story, later
continued by Marc's father, Henri, leads the three men to a
remote island where the family reconciles its past. Strong
language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
Paper Fish RC 46044
by Tina De Rosa
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
The story of an Italian extended family in an ethnic
neighborhood of Chicago in the 1940s and 1950s. Marco, a
policeman, and his Lithuanian American wife have two
daughters. The older, Doriana, is beautiful but mute. The
younger, Carmolina, loves her sister so much that she runs
away when the family discusses institutionalizing Doriana.
1996.
Past Continuous RC 46048
by Denise Goff
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Family life in Newcastle, England, as seen through the eyes
of a great-niece. While visiting her grandmother through the
years, Megan observes her three great-aunts, Emily, Alice,
and May. Gradually, the story of their loves and losses
during World War II and beyond is revealed to the young
girl. 1995.
Rising Tides: Quinn Brothers Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 46842
by Nora Roberts
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
In Sea Swept (RC 45679), the three Quinn brothers returned
to their home on Maryland's eastern shore to care for their
adopted brother Seth. Because Cam and Phillip are now
involved in other matters, it falls to Ethan to attend to
Seth. Ethan also spends time with Grace, a longtime area
resident whom he has always loved. Some strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Rock Cried Out RC 45575
by Ellen Douglas
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Mississippi native Alan McLaurin, a conscientious objector
during the Vietnam War, returns from Boston to his Southern
home in 1971. The peace and solitude that he seeks elude
him, as he becomes caught up in the memory of the tragic
death of a cousin whom he secretly loved. Strong language
and descriptions of sex. 1979.
Ruth Erskine's Crosses RC 45555
by Isabella Alden
read by Mimi Black
2 cassettes
At the turn of the century, Ruth learns that her widowed
father, Judge Erskine, has been married twice and has a
grown daughter almost Ruth's age. When he summons the
daughter and her mother to live with Ruth and himself, Ruth
has to rely on her Christian faith to help her accept her
unpolished stepmother and half-sister. 1997.
Sea Swept: Quinn Brothers Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 45679
by Nora Roberts
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Ray and Stella Quinn take in three boys, Cameron, Phillip,
and Ethan, from various troubled backgrounds and raise them
as a family. Just before he dies, Ray takes in Seth, another
young fledgling. Suddenly the older Quinns must make major
lifestyle changes. Prequel to Rising Tides. Strong language
and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Secret of the Bulls RC 45986
by Jos Ral Bernardo
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
In Cuban society of the early 1900s, when machismo was the
prevailing force, Dolores defies her father to marry
Maximiliano, the man of her choice. Gustavo, her son, in his
turn ignores the masculine code of honor by continuing to
love his adulterous wife. The characters make decisions by
the heart and not the mind. Some descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Serpentine Cave RC 46156
by Jill Paton Walsh
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
When Stella, an artist, suffers a stroke and can no longer
speak, it is too late for her daughter Marian to ask her
questions about the past. After Stella's death, Marian tries
to learn the identity of her father, with only a painting of
him as a clue. 1997.
Shades of Grace RC 45383
by Barbara Delinsky
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
Grace Dorian, sixty-one, is nationally known for her advice
column. Her daughter Francine and granddaughter Sophie help
manage Grace's empire from their Connecticut home. But
things begin to crumble when, at times, Grace becomes
confused. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease sets in motion
a chain of events that leads to romance and uncovers
shocking secrets. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1995.
Shadow of Ashland RC 45250
by Terence M. Green
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Fulfilling a promise to his dying mother, Leo Nolan ventures
from Canada to Ashland, Kentucky, in search of his long-lost
Uncle Jack. There, as Nolan is tracing his uncle's
mysterious past, he travels back in time to relive the final
days of Jack's life. Strong language. 1996.
Shiloh Autumn RC 45992
by Bodie and Brock Thoene
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
To the Tuckers and other cotton farmers of Shiloh, Arkansas,
the 1929 stock market crash was a remote event that seemed
unrelated to their way of life. Then the cotton market
collapses in 1931, causing the Tuckers to lose their farm
and brave an arduous trek in search of a new life in
California. 1996.
Spirits of the Ordinary: A Tale of Casas Grandes RC 46187
by Kathleen Alcal
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
Three generations of the Caravals are affected when, against
the wishes of his family, Zacaras persists in prospecting
for gold in northern Mexico in the 1870s. Witnessing a
tragedy transforms Zacaras in unexpected ways with
unplanned consequences. 1997.
Them RC 44102
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes (Reissue)
A novel of violence in the lives of a working-class white
family, set in Detroit from the 1930s depression to the
riots of 1967. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. National Book Award winner 1970. 1969.
Thirteen Miles from Suncrest RC 45433
by Donald Davis
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
On his tenth birthday in 1910, Medford Henry McGee of Close
Creek, North Carolina, is given a diary by his father, who
believes it is time for Med to start "riting out his life."
For three years, Med spends Sunday afternoons recording his
childish view of family events until a tragedy forces Med to
take on grown-up responsibilities. For senior high and older
readers. 1994.
Thorns of Truth RC 46570
by Eileen Goudge
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Garden of Lies (RC 30188), Sylvie
Rosenthal on her deathbed reveals to Rachel the secret of
her parentage: Sylvie had swapped Rachel and another child,
Rose, at birth. As adults, the two are close friends, but
Rachel feels betrayed. As their children intermarry, Rachel
and Rose recognize the strength of the ties between their
families. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1998.
The Upstart RC 46701
by Catherine Cookson
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
England, 1898. Samuel Fairbrother is a successful cobbler
with factories and stores across the country. Determined to
move up in the world, Samuel buys a mansion complete with
servants. The educated butler, Maitland, becomes
indispensable to the family. As the children grow up and
leave home, the eldest daughter Janet remains and falls in
love with the lowly servant, Maitland. 1996.
Vegas Sunrise RC 45958
by Fern Michaels
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Vegas Heat (RC 44138), Fanny Thornton
retires and relinquishes the casino administration to her
late husband's illegitimate son, Jeff Lassiter. But then her
son Birch unexpectedly returns with a greedy wife and
rivalry erupts. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1997.
The Wrong Kind of Money RC 46264
by Stephen Birmingham
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Jules Liebling made his fortune during Prohibition as a
distiller. His widow, Hannah--age eighty-two--still runs the
company. She and her socially ambitious children use their
money and power to gain entry into New York's best circles,
but their plans are almost thwarted by a murder. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997.
You Can't Get There from Here RC 45672
by Earl Hamner Jr.
read by Ray Dizefalo
1 cassette (Reissue)
Sixteen-year-old Wes tells of a day spent combing New York
in search of his father. As he recalls incidents of family
life and various friends and relatives from Virginia, the
juxtaposition of easy Southern country ways with the hectic
pace of New York makes a droll contrast. 1965.
Fantasy
Archangel RC 46536
by Sharon Shinn
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
At the next Gloria, the song festival in praise of the god
Jovah, Gabriel is to become the archangel, and his wife, the
angelica. That means he has only six months before the
ceremony to find and wed the mortal woman Rachel, who is
foreordained to be his wife. It has never occurred to
Gabriel that she might refuse to marry him. For senior high
readers. 1996.
The Bastard Prince: The Heirs of Saint Camber, Volume 3 RC
45140
by Katherine Kurtz
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
In this sequel to King Javan's Year (RC 36749), Rhys Michael
is now king, even though the Regents remain in control of
Gwynedd. But Marek of Festil, one of Gwynedd's bastard
Deryni kings, plans to seize the throne. Rhys Michael must
prevent the takeover. And fortunately for him, his latent
Deryni powers are on the rise. Some strong language and some
violence. 1994.
The Bristling Wood RC 44483
by Katharine Kerr
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
This sequel to Darkspell (RC 44482) is set in an alternate
universe evoking medieval Britain. The wizard Nevyn
discovers the nefarious scheme of the Dark Council to
destroy the world. Part-elf Rhodry and his lover, Jill, get
caught up in a desperate effort to defeat the evil. Strong
language and violence. 1989.
The Deryni Archives RC 44524
by Katherine Kurtz
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Collection of eight stories in which Kurtz describes events
in the lives of the characters found in the various novels
about Deryni. Includes the complete first story she ever
wrote--the premier version of the Deryni vision. Some
violence and some strong language. 1986.
Deryni Checkmate: The Chronicles of the Deryni, Volume 2 RC
45326
by Katherine Kurtz
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Priests, fearing the power that even a few Deryni, and
especially Duke Alaric Morgan, can exert over King Kelson,
have decreed an interdict against Morgan and the entire
duchy of Corwyn. If the writ is carried out, King Kelson
will be in great danger. Sequel to Deryni Rising (RC 45325).
Some violence. 1972.
Deryni Rising: The Chronicles of the Deryni, Volume 1 RC
45325
by Katherine Kurtz
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
There has been peace in the kingdom of Gwynedd for fifteen
years, but now that Lady Charissa has had King Brion Haldane
murdered, the fate of the empire rests on his son, Kelson.
Young Kelson must prevent a rebellion against the Deryni.
Prequel to Deryni Checkmate (RC 45326). Some violence. 1970.
The Dragon Revenant RC 44484
by Katharine Kerr
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Bristling Wood (RC 44483), Rhodry,
heir to the throne of Deverry, is abducted by the Dark
Council for use as bait to catch Nevyn, chief of the forces
of light. Warrior-woman Jill and the elf Salamander set out
to rescue Rhodry and nearly fall into the trap. 1990.
Elsewhere RC 46165
by Will Shetterly
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Teenage runaway Ron Starbuck searches for his brother Tony
in Bordertown. There magic and science clash while humans
and elves mingle in a dangerous street society. Ron lands a
job in Elsewhere, a bookstore crossing Faerie and World, but
becomes involved with halfie Mooner, who betrays him. Then
an elf turns Ron into a wolfboy. Prequel to Nevernever (RC
46166). Some violence. For senior high readers. 1991.
Future Indefinite: Round Three of the Great Game RC 45652
by Dave Duncan
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Present Tense (RC 45644), Edward Exeter
finally stops resisting his fate as proclaimed in the Filoby
Testament and returns Nextdoor to kill Zath, the king of
death. While becoming the Liberator, Edward initiates a new
religion based on goodness and justice. 1997.
A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1 RC 45742
by George R.R. Martin
read by Roy Avers
6 cassettes
In a bygone world of decades-long seasons, three families
struggle for the throne. When honorable Lord Eddard Stark of
Winterfell is sent south to be the hand of the king, he
faces many ambitious and ruthless people. Meanwhile the king
contends with wildlings and creatures beyond the domain
wall. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and
some violence. 1996.
The Gates of Twilight RC 46149
by Paula Volsky
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
The land of Aveshq is smoldering under occupation by the
foreign Vonahrish and imposed religion. A young civil
servant of mixed blood confronts the high priest of the
Aoun-Father cult, barely escaping. He meets a local princess
who confirms his knowledge of religious secrets, but then
she falls into the priest's power. 1996.
Giant Bones RC 46757
by Peter S. Beagle
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Six short stories in which magic is part of daily life. In
"The Last Song of Sirit Byar," a traveling minstrel, knowing
the power of songs, reserves one to be used only when he is
ready to die. "Lal and Soukyan" brings back characters from
The Innkeeper's Song (RC 39098). For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
High Deryni: The Chronicles of the Deryni, Volume 3 RC 45327
by Katherine Kurtz
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
The Church, fearing the possibility of being taken over by
the Deryni now that the young half-Deryni King Kelson is
ruler, has thrown the land into a civil war. And Lord
Morgan, excommunicated, no longer feels he can protect the
young leader. Sequel to Deryni Checkmate (RC 45326). Some
violence. 1973.
Hope of Earth: Geodyssey, Volume 3 RC 45123
by Piers Anthony
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
This sequel to Shame of Man (RC 41902) tells the stories of
six primitive siblings as they are reborn over and over
through the ages up to the year 2025. Portrays their
timeless human qualities, which sustain them early on but
ultimately threaten their very survival. Violence and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
The King's Justice: The Histories of King Kelson, Volume 2
RC 44522
by Katherine Kurtz
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
King Kelson of Gwynedd is still embroiled in the war between
the Church and the Deryni. At least ex-Archbishop Loris's
attempts to kill him were unsuccessful. King Kelson's uncles
are also facing threats of rebellion, and it seems that one
family member is being trained in subversion. Sequel to The
Bishop's Heir (RC 44521). Some violence and some strong
language. 1985.
Lady of Avalon RC 46477
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
After the destruction of the Forest House, Caillean brings
ten-year-old Gawen to Avalon, where he is greeted by the
Lady of the Fairy Folk as the "Son of a Hundred Kings." The
Lady's daughter, Sianna, plays an important role in Gawen's
future. Sequel to The Forest House (RC 39356). Some violence
and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Legacy of the Darksword RC 46310
by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Conclusion to the Darksword legend. The Hch'nyv--mysterious
aliens--are at war with Earth, intent on annihilating
humanity. In Oxford, Saryon and his mute secretary, Reuven,
learn from Mosiah of the Duuk-tsarith that Joram has made a
new Darksword, which might save humanity--if they can
persuade Joram to part with it. Sequel to Triumph of the
Darksword (RC 39237). 1997.
Magic's Price: The Last Herald-Mage, Book 3 RC 46105
by Mercedes Lackey
read by James DeLotel
3 cassettes
Sequel to Magic's Promise (RC 41572). In the concluding
volume of this trilogy, Vanyel struggles against the evil
aimed at Valdemar, a once-peaceful kingdom. Because a dream
reveals the consequences of defeat, Vanyel and his companion
Yfandes fight valiantly. Some strong language. 1990.
Nevernever RC 46166
by Will Shetterly
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Ron is still under the elf's spell that turned him into
Wolfboy. He wonders about interspecies dating while
struggling to return to his human form. His search for a
missing elf leads him to strange discoveries about Leda--his
enchantress--and about himself. Sequel to Elsewhere (RC
46165). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
For senior high readers. 1993.
Polgara the Sorceress RC 45331
by David and Leigh Eddings
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes
This companion to the Belgariad and Malloreon series is the
culmination of the saga. Polgara, daughter of Belgarath the
sorcerer, reminisces about her long life in an amazing world
of magic. Bestseller 1997.
The Prince and the Pilgrim RC 46092
by Mary Stewart
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Prince Alexander is heading to Camelot to seek justice for
the murder of his father years before. The beautiful young
Alice is just returning from a Holy Quest to Jerusalem with
her father. Their meeting forms a crossroad for their lives.
Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
The Prince of Ill Luck: The Warhorse of Esdragon, Book 1 RC
47188
by Susan Dexter
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
At the birth of Prince Leith, his father believes his son is
cursed and attempts to kill him. Leith survives and is
raised by a priest, but bad luck strikes again on the day of
his ordination. Leith eventually arrives on an island where
he finds the magical horse Valadan, who leads him to Lady
Kessallia and a possible cure for his ill fortune. Prequel
to The Wind-Witch (RC 47242). 1994.
The Quest for Saint Camber: The Histories of King Kelson,
Volume 3 RC 44523
by Katherine Kurtz
read by Gary Tipton
4 cassettes
Fortunately for King Kelson of Gwynedd, the legendary Saint
Camber has often come to his aid. Kelson and his blood
brother, Dhugal, are on a quest to learn more about Camber.
But an accident leaves them feared dead, and other forces
begin to seek control of the kingdom. Sequel to The King's
Justice (RC 44522). Some violence and some strong language.
1986.
Rage of a Demon King: Serpentwar Saga, Volume 3 RC 46070
by Raymond E. Feist
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
The soldier Erik von Darkmoor and his companion, Rupert
Avery, are battling for the survival of their world. The
demons serving Maarg, the Ruler of the Fifth Circle, seek to
penetrate the portals of Midkemia, but the magicians plot to
thwart them. Sequel to Rise of a Merchant Prince (RC 44241).
Violence. 1997.
The Road Home: Guardians of the Flame, Book 7 RC 46043
by Joel Rosenberg
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Young Jason Cullinane feels obliged to find his friend
Mikyn, who is "doing some horrible things," and stop him.
Jason enlists the help of the dwarf Ahira to face the
dangers ahead and leaves Walter Slovotsky to face a midlife
crisis. Sequel to The Road to Ehvenor (RC 39824). Some
strong language. 1995.
Rose Daughter RC 46201
by Robin McKinley
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this version of Beauty and the Beast, Beauty can make
things grow, especially roses. Her talents and gifts help
her father and sisters survive bankruptcy, and help her to
love the Beast. Ultimately Beauty must decide if she should
restore the Beast to his human form. For junior and senior
high readers. 1997.
Roverandom RC 47216
by J.R.R. Tolkien
read by David Elias
1 cassette
A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a
sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom is owned by a little
boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to
be turned back into a real dog. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1998.
Running with the Demon RC 46826
by Terry Brooks
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Nest Freemark inherited magic from her mother and
grandmother that until now she has used only occasionally to
protect innocent children from the evil feeders. But at
fourteen, Nest learns her father is a demon who wants to
claim her for his own. When he confronts her, she needs more
than her own magic to defend herself. Some violence. 1997.
The Same Place but Different RC 45414
by Perry Nodelman
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Johnny Nesbit discovers that his baby sister, Andrea, has
been kidnapped by the Strangers and replaced with a
changeling. Johnny's parents believe that Andrea is autistic
now that her behavior has changed, but Johnny knows the
truth. Johnny will have to battle many strange creatures to
rescue Andrea. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
The Silver Stone: Keepers of the Hidden Ways, Book 2 RC
46072
by Joel Rosenberg
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Ian Silverstein is beginning to feel at home in the small
town of Hardwood, North Dakota, but the adventures that test
his skills as a fencer and prove his valor take place in the
magical realm of Tir Na Nog. Sequel to The Fire Duke (RC
43668). Some strong language. 1996.
The Solitaire Mystery RC 46384
by Jostein Gaarder
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Hans Thomas and his philosophizing father
drive from Norway to Greece to bring back Hans's mother, who
had left home eight years earlier to "find herself." Along
the way, a dwarf gives Hans a magnifying glass to read a
tiny book that contains a fairytale about Hans's family
history. Some strong language. For high school and older
readers. 1996.
Sorcerers of Majipoor RC 45856
by Robert Silverberg
read by Christopher Hurt
4 cassettes
In this prequel to the Majipoor Cycle of tales, the Pontifex
Prankipin is dying. Prince Korsibar cannot, by law, succeed
his father to the throne and it will fall to Prince
Prestimion. Fearful of the future, the people of the planet
Majipoor turn to magic. 1996.
The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 RC 45857
by Philip Pullman
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Sequel to The Golden Compass (RC 44343). Lyra and her daemon
are joined in Ci'gazze by twelve-year-old Will, who is
searching for his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his
mettle--losing two fingers in a fight--and now bears the
magical Subtle Knife. Lyra and Will assist in each other's
quests. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers.
1997.
Temple of the Winds: The Sword of Truth, Book 4 RC 41105
by Terry Goodkind
read by Nick Sullivan
5 cassettes
The fanatical Imperial Order unleashes a deadly plague that
cannot be cured by magic. Seeker of Truth Richard Cypher
knows that his world faces destruction unless he can find
the legendary Temple of the Winds that was sealed off from
civilization more than three thousand years ago. Sequel to
Blood of the Fold (RC 41104). Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
A Time of Exile RC 44485
by Katharine Kerr
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Dragon Revenant (RC 44484), Lord
Rhodry reigns over the land of Deverry. When his old flame,
the sorceress Jill, entreats him to accept his elven
heritage, Rhodry fakes his own death and embarks on a quest
to the land of the elves in search of his destiny. 1991.
Winds of Change: The Mage Winds, Book 2 RC 44393
by Mercedes Lackey
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Elspeth's search for a mage brings her to the Vale of the
Tayledras, where she finds help from the Hawkbrother Adepts.
Unfortunately Elspeth's training is incomplete when the
Tayledras are attacked by a Dark Adept, Flaconsbane, who
alters the power of their Heartstone. Sequel to Winds of
Fate (RC 44392). Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.
Winds of Fury: The Mage Winds, Book 3 RC 44394
by Mercedes Lackey
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
With her training by the Tayledras Adepts completed, Herald
Elspeth plans to return home to Valdemar, with her
Hawkbrother partner Darkwind, to defend her country from
attacks by Ancar of Hardorn. But Ancar has become far more
powerful. Sequel to Winds of Change (RC 44393). Strong
language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993.
Winter Rose RC 45377
by Patricia A. McKillip
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
When attractive Corbet Lynn arrives to reclaim his family
home, villagers recall rumors about his grandfather's murder
and a family curse. Two sisters, Laurel and Rois, are
captivated by him, but only Rois sees his connection to
another world. Then Corbet disappears, and Laurel withers
missing him. Rois saves Laurel's life and unlocks mysteries.
For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
Witches' Brew RC 45612
by Terry Brooks
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
Ben Holiday, High Lord of the Magic Kingdom of Landover, is
challenged by King Rydall of Marnhull for mastery of the
realm. And Ben cannot refuse to do battle with the champions
that Rydall sends against him, because Ben's daughter has
been abducted through a witch's magic, and Rydall holds the
key to her fate. Sequel to The Tangle Box (RC 44690). 1995.
Wizard and Glass: The Dark Tower, Volume 4 RC 45159
by Stephen King
read by David Palmer
5 cassettes
In the sequel to The Waste Lands (RC 33943), Roland and his
band continue their quest for the Tower by following a beam
of energy. Roland also, in a flashback, narrates the tale of
his first love, Susan Delgado. Strong language, violence,
and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Wrapped in Wishes RC 45926
by Olga Bicos
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
After miscarrying and breaking up with her fianc, Chloe
Plum develops insomnia. Her therapist hypnotizes Chloe, who
finds herself in the 1880s assisting a ghost-hunting
professor while fleeing evil men. After the session, Chloe
meets the professor's look-alike in current
times--cartoonist Parker Street, whose strip mirrors her odd
experience. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
Zel RC 45229
by Donna Jo Napoli
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Desperately desiring a child, a barren woman sells her soul
for Zel, the infant daughter of neighbors. When the maturing
Zel becomes the object of a nobleman's affections, the
jealous mother locks Zel away in a tower. For junior and
senior high readers. 1996.
Creole Folktales RC 46047
by Patrick Chamoiseau
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Dating from the colonial period in the West Indies, these
Creole folk stories reflect an enslaved peoples' persistent
struggle for survival and freedom. In "A Pumpkin Seed," an
impoverished old woman is magically rewarded for nursing an
injured bird back to health. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1988.
The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales RC 43791
edited by Mike Ashley
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Anthology of fifty-six tales. Includes both classic fairy
tales and modern fantasies arranged alphabetically by title.
Old favorites like "Beauty and the Beast," "Jack and the
Beanstalk," and "Sleeping Beauty" appear with newer stories
by Joan Aiken, Robin McKinley, and Jane Yolen. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1997.
General
About Schmidt RC 44886
by Louis Begley
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Following the death of his beloved wife, retired lawyer
Albert Schmidt repairs to the family's Long Island beach
mansion. When Schmidt's estranged yuppie daughter betroths a
Jewish lawyer, Schmidt's staid life goes out of control as
he begins a new love and seeks a second youth. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1996.
After Hannibal RC 45861
by Barry Unsworth
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
In the Umbria region of Italy, five sets of foreigners have
chosen to live the simple life among the peasants. Though
all appreciate the beauty, art, and history of the area,
they have problems getting along with one another and their
neighbors. Unfortunately, they resort to the deceitful,
cunning, and greedy local lawyer Mancini to resolve their
differences. 1996.
The Agero Sisters RC 45692
by Cristina Garca
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Constancia and Reina are sisters, born in Cuba but raised
apart. Haunted by their mother's mysterious death and their
father's suicide, the two eventually come together in Miami.
But the key to understanding the family saga lies in Cuba,
and Constancia returns to find it. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. 1997.
As She Climbed across the Table RC 46091
by Jonathan Lethem
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Anthropologist Philip Engstrand teaches at a West Coast
university, where his research is considered "strong but
irrelevant." He falls in love with particle-physicist Alice
Coombs. When Alice and her colleagues discover a "black
hole" that demands her attention, Philip finds himself in
competition with a void. 1997.
Athena RC 45855
by John Banville
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Freddie Montgomery of The Book of Evidence (RC 31640) and
Ghosts (RC 37881) has changed his name to Morrow. Now in
Dublin, he is hired to write descriptions of Flemish
paintings stolen from the same house Freddie had once
burgled. Morrow also describes his affair with a mysterious
woman he calls A. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1995.
Blindness RC 46904
by Jose Saramago
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Written by the Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author.
Without cause people are suddenly becoming blind. A doctor's
wife is spared but pretends she is blind to remain with her
husband. Quarantined by the government in an abandoned
mental hospital, the blinded citizens create a reign of
terror. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Bob the Gambler RC 46676
by Frederick Barthelme
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Although they have lived in Biloxi, Mississippi, for years,
Ray and Jewel Kaiser have never been to the gambling
casinos. On their first night out, they discover that they
like the excitement and thrill of winning, and soon they are
addicted. Nicknamed "Bob the Gambler" by his teenage
stepdaughter, Ray eventually loses a lot. Some strong
language. 1997.
Carn RC 45528
by Patrick McCabe
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Portrays life in the bleak Irish town of Carn during the
mid-1960s. Laid low by the railroad's closing in the 1950s,
the town gets a fresh lease on life with the opening of
several new businesses. But the upswing also brings to Carn
the sectarian troubles of Northern Ireland. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1989.
The Carriage Stone RC 46162
by Sigbjorn Holmebakk
read by David Hartley-Margolin
1 cassette
A chance encounter between two Norwegians, a Communist
novelist and a former Lutheran pastor, leads the pastor to
confide his life story and his spiritual struggles to the
writer. The pastor confronts philosophical issues concerning
betrayal, death, and the crux of faith. 1996.
Charming Billy RC 46014
by Alice McDermott
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Billy Lynch's family and friends join his widow in a Bronx
pub for his wake. At one end of the long table, the
discussion turns to the story surrounding a much-younger
Billy's love for an Irish woman, whose long-ago death
possibly drove Billy to his own death by alcohol. Bestseller
1998.
The Conversations at Curlow Creek RC 45384
by David Malouf
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
A convict, Carney, facing execution at dawn, and a lawman,
Adair, sent to enforce the sentence, pass the night in
conversation. Although set in Australia 170 years ago, the
issues raised in their discussion are timeless ones of sin,
freedom, and the meaning of life. Some descriptions of sex,
some strong language, and some violence. 1996.
The Emigrants RC 45774
by W.G. Sebald
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Portrays the lives of four Jewish emigrants from
Germany--two who barely escaped the scourge of the Holocaust
and two who had fled decades earlier. Traces the fates of
the exiles abroad as they attempt to find happiness but
inevitably succumb to painful memories of the past. 1996.
Four Dreamers and Emily RC 46195
by Stevie Davies
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
An Emily Bront conference brings together an odd assortment
of participants, each of whom is an avid devotee of Emily.
During the few days they spend together, four people find
inner resources that produce major changes in their lives.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.
Fugitive Pieces RC 45655
by Anne Michaels
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
After his family perishes in the Holocaust, seven-year-old
Jakob Beer is secreted to Greece to be raised by a
middle-aged scholar. They flee to Canada, where Jakob grows
up to become a poet and to marry a woman who helps him
escape the horror of his past. Violence. 1996.
Ghost Country RC 46182
by Sara Paretsky
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
Among Chicago's homeless and mentally ill population appears
a mysterious woman who cures all their ills and unhappiness.
The saved include the granddaughter of a famous surgeon, an
ex-prima donna, and a woman who sees the Virgin Mary's blood
on a hotel wall. 1998.
Harlem RC 46939
by Len Riley
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Geneva comes to Harlem in the 1920s, determined to have a
better life. As a light-skinned woman she is able to claim
she is from New Orleans's black elite, instead of a poor
rural Florida family. She lands a job with Lester Noble, the
black owner of a real estate company, and they intend to
marry. But Geneva's plans may be ruined when her cousin from
Florida shows up. Strong language. 1997.
The Hours RC 47310
by Michael Cunningham
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
The spirit of Virginia Woolf permeates the lives of several
American readers as evidenced in this trio of tales about
the author Woolf, a New Yorker planning a party to honor a
writer, and a young mother reading Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway (RC
21624). Some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
In the Language of Love: A Novel in One Hundred Chapters RC
43758
by Diane Schoemperlen
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
Joanna comes of age in a small Canadian town in the 1950s
and 1960s and eventually moves to Toronto, where she works
as an artist while looking for love. She explores the
relationships between daughter and father, mother and child,
and husband and wife. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1994.
Infinite Jest RC 44028
by David Foster Wallace
read by Steven Carpenter
10 cassettes
Infinite Jest, a movie so funny that people lose interest in
everything else, was produced by Dr. Incandenza, who has one
son at Enfield Tennis Academy and one at Ennet House, a home
for recovering alcoholics and narcotics addicts. The two
institutions' residents become involved with a Quebecois
separatist who wants to distribute copies of the film.
Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1996.
Jack Maggs RC 45849
by Peter Carey
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
In 1837 wanted felon John Maggs returns to London to find
his foster son, Henry Phipps, but must conceal his own
identity or risk execution. While waiting for Phipps to show
up at his home, Maggs is stricken with a mysterious illness
and finds himself under the control of a mesmerist who may
uncover his secret past. Some strong language. Bestseller
1997.
The Last of the Savages RC 45033
by Jay McInerney
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Wealthy rebel Will Savage and struggling conformist Patrick
Keane establish a close friendship at an elite New England
prep school in the 1960s. They preserve their relationship
as their lives diverge over thirty years. Explores
differences in class, generation, race, and willingness to
conform to social norms. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Light a Penny Candle RC 43536
by Maeve Binchy
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes (Reissue)
From the time in 1940 when shy, ten-year-old Elizabeth White
is evacuated from wartime London and plunged into a large
and contentious family in the Irish village of Kilgarret,
she and Aisling O'Connor are destined to be the best of
friends. This novel follows their lives together and apart
over the decades. 1983.
The Loop RC 46713
by Nicholas Evans
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Buck Calder is so outraged when a wolf kills the family dog
within reach of Buck's baby grandson that he rallies the
residents of Hope, Montana, to a hunt. But he has to deal
with young wildlife biologist Helen Ross and his son Luke's
growing affection for both the wolves and Helen. Strong
language and violence. Bestseller 1998.
The Magician's Assistant RC 45426
by Ann Patchett
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
When Parsifal the Magician dies, Sabine, his assistant, is
alone after twenty-two years of loving him. A lawyer reveals
a mother and sisters Parsifal had never mentioned, and
Sabine decides to visit them. While learning about
Parsifal's childhood, Sabine discovers that she has magic of
her own. Bestseller 1997.
A Man in Full RC 47041
by Tom Wolfe
read by Chuck Benson
6 cassettes
Atlanta's mores--racial, sexual, and political--are
undergoing rapid changes from the old southern tradition.
And at sixty Charlie Croker, self-made millionaire with a
trophy wife, is having difficulty adjusting. Strong
language. 1998.
The Man of the House RC 45721
by Stephen McCauley
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
Drifting toward middle age, Clyde Carmichael tries to make
some sense out of his life. He is still smouldering over a
breakup with his lover--Gordon--two years ago. Then Clyde
becomes involved when his heterosexual roommate Marcus's
ex-girlfriend shows up accusing Marcus of fathering her
teenaged son. Clyde is also coping with unresolved problems
with his own father. 1996.
The Measured Man RC 46494
by Howard Owen
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
When black residents of a small North Carolina town seek to
convert an old slave market into a museum, over the
objections of white townspeople, newsman Walker Fann is torn
by his loyalties to both factions. As tensions escalate into
violence, Fann faces a crisis of conscience that will change
his life. Some strong language. 1997.
The Ministry of Hope RC 46735
by Roy Heath
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
In Guyana, folk healer Kwaku, down on his luck, moves to the
city to seek his fortune as an antiques dealer. His patron,
a government minister, uses Kwaku for his own political and
personal intrigues. Kwaku eventually learns to adapt to a
new life surrounded by corruption. 1997.
The Mortal Nuts RC 45934
by Pete Hautman
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
At seventy-three, Axel Speeter has retired from gambling to
run a taco stand at the state fair and live in a Motel 6,
where he keeps his life savings in coffee cans. Peddling his
tacos is curvaceous Carmen, whose ex-con boyfriend has
designs on Axel's stash. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Morvern Callar RC 45809
by Alan Warner
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
Scottish working girl Morvern Callar awakes one day to find
that her live-in boyfriend has killed himself. She stashes
the body, avails herself of his savings, and ventures off to
the Mediterranean rave scene to party until the money runs
out. Callar returns home a changed person. 1995.
The Most Wanted RC 46773
by Jacquelyn Mitchard
read by Connie Crawford
3 cassettes
In alternating chapters, Arley, fourteen, and her lawyer
Annie describe how they gained for Arley the right to
conjugal visits with her convict husband Dillon LeGrande.
But no one is prepared for the frightening events that
follow Arley and Dillon's night together. Strong language
and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The New Life RC 45239
by Orhan Pamuk
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
Osman, a Turkish student, is dramatically affected by
reading a book. He takes to the road with a fellow student
in search of her boyfriend, who has disappeared. The couple
travel from town to town by bus pursuing the radiant, but
elusive, new life promised in the book. 1997.
No New Jokes RC 45812
by Steven Bloom
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
The year is 1949 and Izzy, a former boxer and disabled
veteran, likes to trade old jokes with other Jewish men at a
Brooklyn deli. Their levity masks harsh memories of World
War II and the Holocaust, as well as anxieties over the
looming war in Korea. Strong language and descriptions of
sex. 1997.
Novellas and Other Writings RC 44501
by Edith Wharton
read by Barbara Caruso
8 cassettes
This collection of Wharton's novellas includes Life and I,
an autobiographical fragment about her childhood, and A
Backward Glance, a more complete account of her friendships
and writing career. Her stories, often satirical, depict
upper-class American society, a subject she knew intimately.
1990.
Offshore RC 46932
by Penelope Fitzgerald
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
On the Thames River in London, a small group of people live
on several old boats converted into houses. Among them are a
male prostitute, an ex-naval officer, an artist, and a
young, separated wife with two daughters. Their lives
revolve around the tides and the repairs needed to keep
their homes afloat. Some strong language. Winner of the 1979
Booker Prize. 1979.
The Orchard Keeper RC 45449
by Cormac McCarthy
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
McCarthy set this first novel in rural Tennessee in the
1930s. A bootlegger kills in self-defense and hides the
corpse. An old orchard keeper guards this hidden grave.
Meanwhile, a youth searches for his missing father and
befriends both the bootlegger and the orchard keeper.
Although their paths cross, no one reveals all the secrets.
Some strong language and some violence. 1965.
A Parisian from Kansas RC 46282
by Philippe Tapon
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
Tapon describes his meeting with Darren, an HIV-positive gay
American living in Paris, and Darren's wish to have a book
written about his life. The author then blends fiction with
autobiography, keeping the reader informed of the novel's
progress as Darren tells his story. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. 1997.
Peeling the Onion RC 45969
by Wendy Orr
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
After winning a karate championship, seventeen-year-old Anna
is hurt in a serious car accident. Before the full extent of
her neck and ankle injuries is diagnosed, she endures
intense physical pain. Her emotional trauma, from all the
changes in her life, is even deeper. Some strong language.
For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996.
Private Confessions RC 45417
by Ingmar Bergman
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
In five separate conversations, Anna confesses her
adulterous affair with Tomas, a younger theological student.
Her main confidante is her childhood pastor, who counsels
her to give up Tomas and stay with her husband. Each
confession provides different details of Anna's emotional
life. Some descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Prodigal Girl RC 45797
by Grace Livingston Hill
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
At seventeen, Betty Thornton wants to go out with her
friends and have fun. The last thing she wants is life on a
boring Vermont farm. But her father is shocked by her
behavior and sees his old home place as a means of getting
his children away from the evils of the city. Betty hopes to
escape when Dudley Weston offers marriage, but a tragedy
almost ends her life. 1929.
The Prophetess RC 46722
by Barbara Wood
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
As the millennium approaches, archaeologist Catherine
Alexander discovers six scrolls while searching for the Well
of Miriam. After translating the scrolls, she continues her
search for the seventh, which will uncover religious
revelations that the Catholic Church and other governments
want kept secret. 1996.
Purple America RC 45434
by Rick Moody
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
When Hex Raitliffe's stepfather abandons Hex's mother, the
middle-aged son returns home to care for her. Hex's mission
of mercy soon goes awry as he loses control of his life
through heavy drinking, in a desultory romance, and under
the stress of caring for a parent who is paralyzed. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1997.
A Quiet Life RC 46208
by Kenzaburo Oe
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
The Nobel laureate presents a fictional memoir. Ma-chan, a
twenty-year-old woman, records events while at home in Japan
as her parents spend six months in California. Ma-chan is
responsible for her older, retarded but musically gifted
brother Eeyore, whom she dearly loves, and for her younger,
more independent student brother. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. 1990.
The Salt Line RC 45485
by Elizabeth Spencer
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
In the aftermath of the 1969 hurricane Camille, former
professor Lex Graham settles in a storm-wrecked Mississippi
coastal town with his family--and his inherited wealth. As
Graham joins in the community restoration effort, an old
enmity poses complications. Some strong language. 1984.
The Seven League Boots RC 46273
by Albert Murray
read by L.J. Ganser
3 cassettes
In The Spyglass Tree (RC 46274), Scooter graduated from
college in the 1920s. Now he joins a famous African American
jazz band. Traveling across the country, he perfects his
talent. He decides to stay in Hollywood to write music, but
moves to France before returning to his roots in Alabama.
Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Silent Cry RC 45460
by Kenzaburo Oe
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
In this allegorical tale by a Nobel Prize-winning author,
two Japanese brothers retreat to their ancestral village.
The elder, Mitsu, is prostrate after a friend's suicide and
the institutionalization of his retarded baby. Takashi, the
younger, wants to battle injustice. While learning about the
family's past, they discover startling things about
themselves. Some descriptions of sex. 1974.
The Spyglass Tree RC 46274
by Albert Murray
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Alabama, 1920s. Scooter, the African American student last
seen in Train Whistle Guitar (RC 46275), leaves Mobile on a
scholarship to the state college. Although homesick, Scooter
adjusts to campus life, discovering the local blues scene
and perfecting his craft as a musician. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1991.
St. Burl's Obituary RC 46469
by Daniel Akst
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Burl Bennett is an obese, cantankerous obituary writer for a
New York newspaper who inadvertently witnesses a mob
killing. Fleeing the city, Burl settles in Utah, where his
girth increases even more.  Alarmed, Burl tackles his weight
problem with surgery and returns home a new man in both body
and personality. Explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1996.
The Sweet Everlasting RC 44801
by Judson Mitcham
read by Michael Kramer
2 cassettes
Fictional tale of a white man's hardscrabble early years in
the racist South following the depression. At age fourteen,
he witnesses the torture and killing of his black boyhood
friend by a white mob. The horror of that experience dooms
him to a dysfunctional life. Strong language and violence.
1996.
Toward the End of Time RC 45902
by John Updike
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
In the year 2020 following a nuclear war with China, wealthy
retiree Ben Turnbull chronicles a year of his New England
country club life. Occupied with romantic dalliances and
beset by social chaos and decay, Turnbull struggles with his
own physical and spiritual decline. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Train Whistle Guitar RC 46275
by Albert Murray
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
Growing up in the 1920s' deep South is an adventure to
Scooter and his friends. Listening to the storytelling of
family and friends and the guitar playing of Luzana Cholly
encourage Scooter to get out into the world and move up
North where there are all sorts of possibilities. Prequel to
The Spyglass Tree (RC 46274). Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1974.
The Underground Man RC 46055
by Mick Jackson
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Portrays the eccentric, self-absorbed fifth duke of
Portland, who devised a network of tunnels beneath his
estate in order to conceal his comings and goings. Presents
a fictionalized chronicle of the wealthy Victorian
hypochondriac's musings on nature, his health, and his
confused encounters with life. 1997.
The Underpainter RC 45443
by Jane Urquhart
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
In his old age, American painter Austin Fraser remembers his
friends and mentors while creating his last work of art. His
was an emotionally barren life. His girlfriend Augusta and
his best friend, Canadian china painter George Kearns,
served in World War I while Fraser stayed home and painted.
Fraser's Canadian model and lover, Sara, waited for a
commitment that never came. 1997.
Visitors RC 46467
by Anita Brookner
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Dorothea May, a wealthy widow for fifteen years, is not
pleased when her late husband's family asks her for a favor.
She reluctantly agrees to provide a room for the best man in
their granddaughter's wedding. Although he and his friends
are charmless, distasteful, and rude, their arrival forces
Dorothea to reassess her lonely existence. 1997.
The Weight of Water RC 45041
by Anita Shreve
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
A photographer ventures with her family to a tiny island off
the New Hampshire coast to research an axe murder that
happened there in 1873. She learns from a diary the shocking
truth about the ancient crime--and realizes that the events
leading to the disaster seem to mirror those of her own
life. Violence. 1997.
When the Sons of Heaven Meet the Daughters of the Earth RC
46484
by Fernanda Eberstadt
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
In this companion to Isaac and His Devils (RC 34437), Isaac
Hooker, now twenty-five and a Harvard dropout, leaves New
Hampshire to experience New York City. Living hand-to-mouth,
Isaac discovers his talent in art. Soon Alfred and Dolly
Gebler, wealthy patrons of the arts, begin to accept him
into their social milieu. Some strong language. 1997.
The Witch of Exmoor RC 45560
by Margaret Drabble
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
Frieda Palmer has removed herself to a dilapidated mansion
by the sea, and her family is dismayed. Daniel, her son,
invites his two sisters and their husbands to his country
home to discuss the situation. Although affluent, each would
like to inherit Frieda's estate. Dissension ensues, fueled
by Frieda. 1996.
Your Oasis on Flame Lake RC 45908
by Lorna Landvik
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Lifelong friends Devera and BiDi, both married with
children, are anxiously approaching forty. BiDi strives to
preserve her girlish figure; Devera carries on an affair
with her night-school teacher. When a series of crises
strikes their families, the women have to reassess their
lives. Strong language. 1997.
Gothic
After Caroline RC 45789
by Kay Hooper
read by Margaret Strom
3 cassettes
Joanna Flynn knows she was lucky to have escaped death twice
in one day, but strange dreams have plagued her ever since.
Discovering that she resembles a woman who died the same day
as her close call, Joanna travels to Oregon to learn what
connection she has with the dead Caroline. Explicit
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Asylum RC 45240
by Patrick McGrath
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Asylum staff psychiatrist Max Raphael is immersed in his
work, leaving his comely wife, Stella, to entertain herself
with an inmate assigned to maintain the grounds around her
house. A psychotic killer, the inpatient eventually escapes
from the asylum, and Stella's fateful decision to follow him
leads to tragic consequences for all. Descriptions of sex.
1997.
Bag of Bones RC 46711
by Stephen King
read by Gary Roan
4 cassettes
Author Mike Noonan has suffered from writer's block since
the sudden death of his wife, Jo. Hoping that the move to
their summer house in Maine will ease his nightmares and
misery, Mike befriends young Mattie Devore and her
three-year-old daughter, Kyra. While helping Mattie fight
for custody of Kyra, Mike is plagued by ghosts. Strong
language, descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller
1998.
Burning Your Boats: The Collected Short Stories RC 45129
by Angela Carter
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
4 cassettes
A collection of bizarre short stories featuring themes and
characters from legend and history. In the gothic tale "The
Bloody Chamber," a virginal bride recounts the events of her
wedding night with her husband, who is likened to the
notorious Bluebeard. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Gossamer Cord RC 45271
by Philippa Carr
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Violetta Denver tells this tale of her twin sister
Dorabella's marriage to Dermot Tregarland and its
consequences. Dorabella has always been impulsive, so it was
not unusual for her to marry Dermot after a whirlwind
courtship. Violetta soon discovers that Dermot hides some
secrets, including a previous marriage and the fact that his
wife drowned. Then Dorabella disappears, and Dermot commits
suicide. Prequel to We'll Meet Again (RC 45272). 1992.
The House on the Strand RC 45682
by Daphne du Maurier
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A young Englishman who is visiting a friend at his old house
on the Cornish coast is induced to test a hallucinogenic
drug that transports him back to the fourteenth century. He
observes the people who lived then and returns many times to
find out what happens to them. Descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1969.
Rose Cottage RC 46199
by Mary Stewart
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
In 1947, Kate Herrick returns to Rose Cottage, her childhood
home in northern England, to retrieve some of her Gran's
belongings and ship them to her in Scotland. But when Kate
arrives, she discovers someone else has been there and
removed some family mementos. As Kate, a war widow, looks
for answers, she finds herself being drawn back into her old
community. 1997.
Treasures RC 45997
by Jo-Ann Power
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Cat Farrell is left at the altar by her true love, Spencer
Lyonns. Now, still humiliated three years later, Cat tries
to reenter Victorian society. Unbeknown to her, Spencer is
sent by Queen Victoria to find an Egyptian papyrus, which
Cat's father is suspected of having stolen. In the process,
he tries to regain Cat's confidence and, ultimately, her
love. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
We'll Meet Again RC 45272
by Philippa Carr
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Twins Dorabella Tregarland and Violetta Denver live on
neighboring estates in Cornwall. As Violetta awaits her
fianc's return from World War II, she and Dorabella,
assisted by a British captain, turn their mansions into
convalescent homes. Then they find themselves involved in
kidnapping and treason. Sequel to The Gossamer Cord (RC
45271). 1993.
Witchlight RC 46568
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Although Winter Musgrave remembers that she was a successful
trader on Wall Street and that she discharged herself from a
mental hospital, she can't fill in the blanks. Dead animals
appear at her door and objects near her self-destruct.
Winter seeks help at a psychic research center to regain her
memory and confront what is pursuing her. 1996.
Growing Up
Allegro RC 45647
by Joseph Machlis
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
In this coming-of-age novel, Danny becomes a famous concert
violinist and performs with Ruth, a pianist who is also his
lover. Danny betrays her with other women, and himself with
drugs. He must decide whether he is sincere about
rehabilitation. Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Bad Vibes RC 46032
by Alberto Fuguet
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
Chile, 1980. Seventeen-year-old Matas Vicua is a wealthy
teenager growing up with drugs and rock 'n' roll. The
country is struggling with a military siege imposed by
dictator Augusto Pinochet. Matas tires of his life, of
politics, and of Chile in general. With his family life and
country in crisis, Matas decides it's time to grow up.
Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Dairy Queen Days RC 46155
by Robert Inman
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Trout Moseley's world is upended when his
mother is institutionalized in Atlanta and his preacher
father is transferred to his hometown of Moseley, Georgia.
There, Trout learns of his family's legacy as town founders
and chief employers while he struggles to come to terms with
his new life. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
The Genuine Half-Moon Kid RC 45870
by Michael Williams
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Jay Watson, a South African teenager, was deserted by his
grandfather ten years ago. When the older man dies, Jay
journeys with nine-year-old Levi Bam and a few other friends
to find the wooden box that contains Jay's inheritance.
Along the way, the group meets an odd assortment of the dead
man's acquaintances. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1994.
Jo's Girls: Tomboy Tales of High Adventure, True Grit, and
Real Life RC 46097
edited by Christian McEwen
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
The author has gathered nearly forty short stories and
memoirs that feature the exuberance and high spirit of girls
who do not adhere to expected standards of conduct. Includes
works by Toni Morrison, Carson McCullers, Alice Munro, and
Simone de Beauvoir. The title honors Jo March, the tomboy of
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
Joy School RC 45179
by Elizabeth Berg
read by Gillian Wilson
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Durable Goods (RC 37047), Katie has moved
to a new town with her still-aloof father. As she turns
thirteen, Katie learns many lessons. Taylor Sinn, a pretty
delinquent, may not be as good a friend as Cynthia, a
wallflower. Katie thinks she is in love, but Jimmy is ten
years older and married. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
The Keepers of Echowah RC 44883
by Sonny Sammons
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
After being orphaned at a young age, twin boys Matty and
Patty MacDonald grow up on their eccentric uncle's
fifteen-thousand-acre hunting plantation in southern
Georgia. The boys come of age as they experience adventure,
young love, and, eventually, military training and combat in
southeast Asia. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1995.
Rats Saw God RC 46176
by Rob Thomas
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Steve York changes from an "A" student to a druggie in
danger of failing his senior year. His guidance counselor
requires that he write a one-hundred-page paper to receive
his diploma on time. In the course of writing, Steve begins
to view his life in a different light. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1996.
Remnants of the First Earth RC 45315
by Ray A. Young Bear
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
Companion to Black Eagle Child (RC 36716). The story of a
Native American boy's coming-of-age in the 1960s and 1970s
on Iowa's hardscrabble Black Eagle Child Settlement.
Portrays his struggle to adhere to tribal traditions while
living in a white-run school and community. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Road to the World's End RC 45694
by Sigurd Hoel
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
Young Anders recounts his growing perception of people and
the world beyond his Norwegian farm. His childhood
description focuses on family ties and agricultural
episodes, portraying a remote rural community in the early
twentieth century. 1995.
Satellite Down RC 46820
by Rob Thomas
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
High school senior Patrick Sheridan has been chosen to be
the next reporter for Classroom Direct, a television news
show. Patrick moves to Los Angeles with high hopes of
becoming a professional reporter only to discover that he
was hired strictly for his good looks. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.
Someone like You RC 47366
by Sarah Dessen
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Quiet Halley has always been grateful to be popular
Scarlett's best friend. But at sixteen, Scarlett's world
crumbles when the boy she loves is killed and she realizes
she is pregnant. While trying to help Scarlett, Halley also
works to resolve a dispute with her own mother, a therapist,
over a new relationship with a somewhat wild boy. For junior
and senior high readers. 1998.
Summer Sisters RC 46337
by Judy Blume
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Santa Fe sixth-grader Vix is thrilled when new classmate
Caitlin asks her to spend the summer with her on Martha's
Vineyard. The summers go on for six years, during which Vix
falls in love with Bru, an island resident. Now, years
later, Caitlin calls to say she is marrying Bru. Some strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1998.
Historical
The Able McLaughlins RC 45247
by Margaret Wilson
read by Jeremy Gage
2 cassettes
After serving in the Civil War, Wully McLaughlin returns to
his midwest home and his beloved Chirstie McNair, who has
become pregnant against her will. Wully accosts the culprit
and banishes him from the town. Wully marries Chirstie and
assumes paternity, but the child's father is not yet out of
their lives. 1951.
An Acquaintance with Darkness RC 46604
by Ann Rinaldi
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C., 1865. Emily Pigbush, orphaned at fourteen,
goes to live with her Uncle Valentine, a physician. She is
shocked to discover that he and his colleagues rob graves in
order to study anatomy. Even more frightening is her
realization that the family of her best friend, Annie
Surratt, is involved in the assassination of President
Lincoln. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
After the War RC 45683
by Carol Matas
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
The sole survivor of her Jewish family, fifteen-year-old
Ruth is liberated from Buchenwald at the end of World War
II. Finding that her Polish home has been taken over by
others, Ruth joins a band of refugees intent on emigrating
to Palestine. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton RC 46078
by Jane Smiley
read by Terry Hayes Sales
4 cassettes
At twenty years of age, plain, tomboyish Lidie marries
abolitionist Thomas Newton, traveling with him to the Kansas
Territory in the 1850s. Prairie life is hard and
abolitionists are greatly despised, but Lidie is good with
horses--and guns. After Thomas is murdered, Lidie dresses as
a man and sets off to find his killer, discovering herself
in the process. Some violence. Bestseller 1998.
The Allies: An American Family Portrait, Book 6 RC 45517
by Jack Cavanaugh
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Pioneers (RC 43858), Jesse Morgan's
wife, Emily, and daughter Katy, a nurse, are aboard the
Lusitania when it is torpedoed by Germans in 1915. Trapped
in England, Katy, now with her brother Johnny, a pilot,
becomes involved in the war, and they soon find themselves
caught behind German lines. 1997.
America, America RC 45261
by Elia Kazan
read by Livingston Gilbert
1 cassette (Reissue)
In 1896, Stavros, a Greek boy from Anatolia, sees the
slaughter of his people by the Turks and dreams about
freedom and going to America with his American friend,
Vartan. 1962.
Amistad RC 45847
by Alexs Pate
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
2 cassettes
Novel based on the 1997 screenplay about the 1839 mutiny
aboard a slave ship bound for the United States. The
victims' fate rested with former president John Quincy
Adams, who defended their right to freedom before the
Supreme Court. Similar books include Mutiny on the Amistad
(RC 26238), Echo of Lions (RC 30493), and for children, The
Amistad Revolt, 1839 (RC 7916). Bestseller 1997.
An Excellent Mystery: A Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC
46311
by Ellis Peters
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
In August 1141, two Benedictine brothers seek refuge at
Shrewsbury after their abbey is destroyed in a feud between
King Stephen and Empress Maud. Brother Cadfael welcomes the
two new monks--one is suffering from an old wound, and the
other is unable to speak--but he is uneasy about the
relationship between them. 1985.
The Anatolian RC 45268
by Elia Kazan
read by Edward Blake
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Story of Stavros, the Anatolian Greek youth in America,
America (RC 45261), now a grown man in New York trying to
make it as a merchant-pirate in the world of Oriental rugs.
Chronicles the family's adventures and trials as immigrants
in the new land they are reluctant to accept. Strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1982.
Appointment with the Squire RC 45985
by Don Davis
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
In 1945, German dictator Adolf Hitler dispatches an agent to
assassinate U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Making his
way to Georgia by U-boat, the agent awaits an opportunity at
Roosevelt's retreat in Warm Springs. An American
intelligence officer, however, is on the trail. Violence and
strong language. 1995.
An Army of Angels: A Novel of Joan of Arc RC 45713
by Pamela Marcantel
read by Anne Hancock
6 cassettes
This fictional account of the life of St. Joan of Arc, who
was burned to death as a martyr before she turned twenty,
portrays her as a willful, remarkable woman. The novel
begins with the peasant Jehanne's visions, her battles with
the English, and her political forays until her death in
1431. 1997.
The Battle of the Queens: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 5 RC
38826
by Jean Plaidy
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The first half of the thirteenth century is dominated by two
vindictive queens--Blanche of Castile, queen of France, and
Isabella, the widowed queen of England. The two beautiful
rulers share an ambition so strong that they will stop at
nothing to destroy each other. Sequel to The Prince of
Darkness (RD 17908). 1978.
Benjamin's Crossing RC 45501
by Jay Parini
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Fictionalized life of early twentieth-century German critic
and philosopher Walter Benjamin. Between the two wars
Benjamin is part of the wealthy, Jewish intelligentsia in
Berlin. The love of Benjamin's life, however, is a Marxist,
Asja Lacis, a matter that casts suspicion on his own
politics. Escaping to France, Benjamin is safe for a time
but eventually makes his way to Spain, where he commits
suicide. 1997.
Between Earth and Sky RC 45490
by Karen Osborn
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Starting in 1867, Abigail Conklin sends letters about the
wagon journey west to her sister Maggie in Virginia.
Conklin's family faces adventures and hardships as they
settle in New Mexico. An artist, Conklin vividly describes
the beauty of the landscape. Her correspondence, which
continues until 1930, offers a bridge to her
great-great-granddaughter Abigail, who visits New Mexico
years later. 1996.
The Blue Flower RC 45885
by Penelope Fitzgerald
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Based on the life of the Romantic poet Novalis. In
late-eighteenth-century Germany, young Friedrich von
Hardenberg falls in love with twelve-year-old Sophie von
Khn. Although ignorant and unsophisticated, Sophie soon
captures the hearts of the entire family. 1995.
A Booke of Days: A Novel of the Crusades RC 46022
by Stephen J. Rivele
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
To atone for sins of the flesh, a French nobleman enlists in
the First Crusade to Jerusalem in 1096. He chronicles the
"armed pilgrimage" as it degenerates from a noble quest for
salvation to a chaotic campaign of savagery and greed.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
Booth: A Novel RC 46449
by David Robertson
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
A fictional portrayal of John H. Surratt, the only
conspirator in the assassination of President Abraham
Lincoln who was not killed or executed. Recruited in 1916 to
appear in a D.W. Griffith film, Surratt revisits his old
diary, which chronicles his involvement in the plot of 1865.
Some descriptions of sex. 1998.
The Bride of Texas RC 45312
by Josef Skvorecky
read by Gabriella Cavallero
4 cassettes
The story of European immigrants in the United States during
the Civil War. Lida, a beautiful young Czech woman living in
Texas, marries a plantation owner's son. Her brother falls
in love with a slave woman and joins the Union army. Some
strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of
sex. 1995.
The Bridges at Toko-ri RC 44004
by James A. Michener
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette (Reissue)
A bitter novel of the Korean War. Pilot Harry Brubaker of
Task Force 77 is sent to bomb and destroy the communist-held
bridges at Toko-ri to prevent supplies from being moved to
the front lines. Married and the father of two small
children, Harry questions why he has to risk his life in a
senseless war. 1953.
Bront RC 45974
by Glyn Hughes
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
From this fictional account of the Bront family emerge
individual portraits of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne; their
brother, Branwell; and their father, Patrick, who outlived
them all. The author depicts the unhealthy Yorkshire village
where the Bronts lived in the mid-nineteenth century and
how the region's natural beauty and social values influenced
the daughters' writing. 1996.
Cloudsplitter RC 45966
by Russell Banks
read by Jim Zeiger
6 cassettes
Fictional account of John Brown's crusade against slavery
culminating in his band's raid on the armory at Harper's
Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. Presented as lengthy letters by
Owen Brown, John's son, in response to a history professor's
inquiry about the abolitionist forty years after Brown's
execution. Bestseller 1998.
The Crying for a Vision RC 45301
by Walter Wangerin
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Moves Walking, a Lakota youth born of a woman and a
celestial star, must sacrifice his life for his people. He
battles the evil Fire Thunder while trying to show his tribe
that all creatures are interconnected with Mother Earth and
must be respected. Some violence. For high school and older
readers. 1994.
The Day of the Scorpion: The Raj Quartet, Book 2 RC 45151
by Paul Scott
read by Patrick Horgan
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Portrays the wretched beauty of India in 1942. With the
flames of revolution encircling them, the British in India
finally sense that the sun is setting on the empire. Sequel
to The Jewel in the Crown (RC 43535). 1978.
The Diary of Mattie Spenser RC 45356
by Sandra Dallas
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
A woman finds the diary of her grandmother, Mattie Spenser,
an American pioneer. In 1865 Mattie marries in Iowa and
heads off to the Colorado prairie. She grows from a simple
farm girl into a woman complicated by the harsh life in a
sod house, the birth and death of children, and the
faithlessness of her beloved husband. 1997.
Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur; Warlord Chronicles, Volume
2 RC 46297
by Bernard Cornwell
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
In this sequel to The Winter King (RC 46305), warrior Derfel
continues the story of King Arthur. Merlin searches for the
cauldron that, he believes, will rid Britain of both the
Saxons and their allies, the Christians, and restore the old
gods. The Christians thus believe that Arthur also is their
enemy. But the ruler is occupied by other challenges. Some
violence. 1996.
Epitaph for Three Women: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 12 RC
40058
by Jean Plaidy
read by Pat Gilbert-Read
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Superimposes the stories of three women of consequence
against the background of Lancastrian England and war-torn
France. The women are Katherine of Valois, grieving young
widow of Henry V and mother of an infant king-to-be; Joan of
Arc, a French peasant; and Eleanor of Gloucester, a
passionate and treasonous sorcerer. Sequel to The Star of
Lancaster (RC 40057). 1981.
Flowers in the Blood RC 45100
by Gay Courter
read by Jill Ferris
6 cassettes
Based on actual events, this story of Dinah Sassoon recounts
effects of her mother's murder on Sassoon's life. In the
late 1800s in Calcutta's Jewish community, Sassoon--whose
family wealth comes from the opium trade--struggles to
overcome the past to find happiness with her second husband
and to take control of the family business. Some violence
and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1990.
The Follies of the King: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 8 RC
38827
by Jean Plaidy
read by Sally Darling
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Focuses on the tragic reign of Edward II. Edward's first act
as king is to recall his lover Piers Gaveston, who was
banished by Edward's father. Edward's devotion to Gaveston
and to other handsome young men after Gaveston's death
humiliates his beautiful French wife, Isabella, who
eventually becomes one of his most deadly enemies. Sequel to
Edward Longshanks (RC 25035). 1982.
The Gods Are Thirsty RC 44972
by Tanith Lee
read by Jeremy Gage
5 cassettes
A tale of the violent outbreak of the French Revolution, as
experienced by Camille Desmoulins, deemed "author of the
revolution." Amid the tumult of the times, Desmoulins
marries and begins a family before he himself falls victim
to the "kiss of Madame Guillotine." Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
H.M. Pulham, Esquire RC 46851
by John P. Marquand
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Harry Pulham, in preparation for his twenty-fifth Harvard
class reunion, is writing his autobiography, which provides
a look at Boston's upper class in the early 1900s. It
describes a time when sons of the elite attended the best
schools, married the "right" women, and were guaranteed
well-paid jobs but, nonetheless, often lived in quiet
desperation. 1940.
The Heart of the Lion RC 43542
by Jean Plaidy
read by Guy Sorel
3 cassettes (Reissue)
The dramatic story of Richard the Lion Heart, one of
England's most romanticized and strangest kings. Known for
both chivalry and cruelty, Richard maintains a cool distance
from his elegant wife while suffering torment from his
relationships with the king of France, an apparent ally, and
the warrior Saladin, an apparent enemy. Sequel to The Revolt
of the Eaglets (RC 39110). 1977.
A House Divided: Good Earth Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 43659
by Pearl S. Buck
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Sons (RC 37612), Wang Yuan, son of
Wang the Tiger, returns home after six years abroad to find
his native China in the midst of a peasant rebellion. While
his sister dishonors the family with her premarital
pregnancy, and his warlord father stubbornly adheres to
traditional ways, Wang Yuan tries to restore peace to his
family. 1930.
House of Glass RC 45832
by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
In the final chapter of the Buru quartet, set in the early
twentieth century, the struggle for freedom in the Dutch
East Indies continues. Police Commissioner Tuan Pangemanann
spies on the followers of dissident writer Raden Mas Minke.
He comes to admire Minke and is torn between the nationalist
movement and loyalty to his Dutch superiors. Sequel to
Footsteps (RC 43597). 1992.
In the Twilight, in the Evening: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume
6 RC 45835
by Lynn and Gilbert Morris
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Dr. Cheney Duvall is in San Francisco with her nurse, Shiloh
Irons, hoping to work at St. Francis, a private hospital run
by Dr. Baird. Cheney's efficient response to an accident
involving Dr. Baird helps her get the job, but her
willingness to help patients he considers "unfit" creates
conflicts between them. Sequel to Secret Place of Thunder
(RC 44907). 1997.
It Began in Vauxhall Gardens RC 46963
by Jean Plaidy
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
When her mother dies giving birth, beautiful, illegitimate
Melisande is sent to a French convent. When she reaches the
age of fifteen, her father, Sir Charles Trevenning, brings
her into his household as a companion to his legitimate
daughter. Melisande soon learns that many men find her
desirable but few can be trusted. 1955.
The Jewel in the Crown: The Raj Quartet, Book 1 RC 43535
by Paul Scott
read by Norman Barrs
4 cassettes (Reissue)
The rape of a young Englishwoman in India in 1942 provides
the pivotal incident for an intricate portrait of a land in
the grips of violent upheaval. Prequel to Day of the
Scorpion (RC 45151). Some violence. 1966.
The Journal of Callie Wade RC 43653
by Dawn Miller
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes
The fictional diary of an eighteen-year-old Missouri farm
girl, describing her family's trek to California by wagon
train in 1859. Her journal conveys the sorrow of leaving
home and childhood friends, the perils and privations of the
trail, and the hope and courage that sustained the pioneers.
For senior high and older readers. 1996.
The Killer Angels RC 45457
by Michael Shaara
read by Michael Kramer
3 cassettes (Reissue)
This fictionalized version of the battle of Gettysburg
portrays many famous generals such as Lee, Longstreet, and
Meade, as well as characters such as Col. Joshua
Chamberlain, whose vivid rhetoric inspires his men. Sequel
to Jeff Shaara's Gods and Generals (RC 43292). Some strong
language. 1974.
King and Goddess RC 46815
by Judith Tarr
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Historical fiction set in ancient Egypt, portraying the
calculated rise to power of the female "king" Hatshepsut
after the death of her husband, the pharaoh. She is aided by
Senenmut, who begins his court career as her scribe and
eventually becomes her lover. 1996.
The King's Secret Matter RC 46442
by Jean Plaidy
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
A fictional account of intrigue in the court of the Tudor
king Henry VIII. Without a male heir, Henry plots to divorce
his first wife, Katharine of Aragon, in order to marry his
mistress, Anne Boleyn. Katharine and her daughter Mary are
forced apart into exile. 1995.
Lady of the Reeds RC 45180
by Pauline Gedge
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
Thu, a beautiful, ambitious village girl, meets Hui, a court
official, who teaches her skills above her station. Becoming
a favorite concubine of the Pharaoh Ramses only makes her
aspire to more. But Egyptian court intrigue is a dangerous
game. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1994.
Land Girls RC 45776
by Angela Huth
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
British urban residents Prue, Agatha, and Stella sign up to
be "land girls"--substitute farm workers--during World War
II. They work long hours learning animal husbandry and crop
cultivation from farmers John and Faith Lawrence and their
ailing son, Joe. The three women become lifelong friends but
resume very different lives after the war. For senior high
and older readers. 1994.
The Last Warrior RC 46572
by Suzanne Pierson Ellison
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
When his Apache band surrenders to the army, fourteen-year-
old Solito is placed in a Florida school and adopted by a
kindly Quaker couple. After killing an intruder in defense
of his new family, Solito returns to Arizona to discover his
identity and clear his name. Violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 1997.
Lost Man's River RC 45903
by Peter Matthiessen
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes
In this sequel to Killing Mister Watson (RC 31986), Lucius
Watson returns to the Florida Everglades some forty years
after the murder in 1910 of his father, E.J. Watson, to
learn more about his heritage. Lucius finds that the Watson
family story is intertwined with the history of the region.
Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
A Love Divine RC 45476
by Alexandra Ripley
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
5 cassettes
This fictional account of the life of Joseph of Arimathea
portrays social and political events of biblical times as
well as Joseph's life at sea, his love for Sarah, and his
efforts to convert the Celts to Christianity. At his meeting
with Jesus of Nazareth, Joseph's crippled daughter, Helena,
was healed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Magician's Wife RC 45585
by Brian Moore
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Emmeline, the beautiful young wife of famous magician Henri
Lambert, accompanies her husband to Algeria in 1856. Henri
has been asked by emperor Napoleon III to prevent a holy war
against France by using his magical powers to intimidate the
Muslims. Emmeline is enchanted with the land and people--and
with the man in charge, Colonel Deniau. Some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Magnificent Savages RC 46482
by Fred Mustard Stewart
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
New York City, 1850. Young Justin Savage, the illegitimate
son of one of the wealthiest shipowners in America, is sent
to China as a cabin boy to learn the trade as well as escape
the clutches of his half-brother. For the next fifteen
years, Justin becomes a vagabond pirate until he is wealthy
enough to return to regain his father's company.  Prequel to
The Young Savages (RC 46483). Some violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Mason and Dixon RC 44857
by Thomas Pynchon
read by Christopher Walker
5 cassettes
A satirical account of the exploits of eighteenth-century
Englishmen Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, who set the
famed boundary that bears their names. Written in period
diction, the story tells of their early ventures and the
later survey when they braved the wilderness to divide the
American colonies north from south. 1997.
Medicine Shield RC 45137
by Donald Clayton Porter
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
White Indian Renno's glee over the British defeat at New
Orleans is cut short by the blinding of his son Ta-na, the
obvious heir of the Seneca. In desperation, Renno beseeches
a mysterious medicine man to restore the boy's sight and
preserve his nation. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Memoirs of Cleopatra RC 45481
by Margaret George
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
9 cassettes in 2 containers
In this fictionalized autobiography, Cleopatra recalls her
life from her earliest memories at age three to her final
thoughts before her suicide at thirty-nine. She describes
her love for Julius Caesar and later for Anthony, her
travels to Rome, and her skillful political dealings. Her
accounts also detail the fabulous wealth of the Egyptian
court. 1997.
Montenegro RC 45871
by Starling Lawrence
read by Ed Blake
3 cassettes
British covert agent Auberon Harwell arrives in Montenegro
on the eve of World War I. At a Serbian village, Harwell
falls in love with the wife of the local resistance leader,
whose only wish is to send her son to America. Harwell risks
grave peril to fulfill his lover's fervent hope. Violence
and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Murder on the Titanic RC 46478
by Jim Walker
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Morgan Fairfield is returning to America to start his
career. On the way to board the Titanic, a dying man
implores him to deliver a parcel to the War Department in
Washington. Also on the ship is Margaret Hastings, Morgan's
ex-girlfriend and true love. When the ship starts sinking,
Morgan realizes that only through the grace of God will they
survive. 1998.
O Beulah Land: The Beulah Quintet, Book 2 RC 39052
by Mary Lee Settle
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes (Reissue)
On the eve of America's independence, a brave young man
blazes a trail deep into the Virginia mountain wilderness,
struggling for land and the freedom to build a new
settlement called Beulah. Sequel to Prisons (RC 39051). Some
strong language. 1956.
One of Us RC 46649
by David Freeman
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
A fictional exploration of diplomatic intrigue and love in
Egypt, ruled by young King Farouk under British tutelage as
World War II threatens. Told in alternate sections by
Farouk's British tutor, Jimmy Peel, and the British
ambassador's beautiful wife, Vera, who captures Farouk's
heart. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997.
Only the River Runs Free RC 46729
by Bodie and Brock Thoene
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Just as Mad Molly Fahey predicted, it seems a miracle has
come to Ballynockanor this Christmas Eve, 1841. Fifteen
years earlier, while the lord of the manor lay dying, his
son supposedly died in the frozen river. The new landlord
made life difficult for the villagers. But now a stranger,
Joseph Connor, has crossed the river, and soon hope comes
once more to Ballynockanor. 1997.
Panther in the Basement RC 46496
by Amos Oz
read by Ken Kliban
1 cassette
The British are in charge of Palestine in 1947 when a young
Jewish boy nicknamed Proffy exchanges Hebrew for English
lessons with a British policeman. A companion who spies on
him writes "Proffy is a low-down traitor" on the wall of his
house, causing Proffy to reevaluate the meanings of words
like enemy and traitor. 1995.
Passage to Pontefract: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 10 RC
40056
by Jean Plaidy
read by Patrick Horgan
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Life at court in the tumultuous fourteenth century follows a
reckless young king, Richard II, from his unsteady rise to
power to his lonely death at the hands of others who want
that power. Sequel to The Vow on the Heron (RC 40055). 1981.
People of the Mist: The First North Americans, Volume 9 RC
46758
by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
Sequel to People of the Silence (RC 44626) set in the
Algonquin nation of the Chesapeake Bay area about A.D. 1300.
Red Knot's murder on the eve of her marriage causes a rift
among the clans, rather than the alliance the ceremony would
have created. Panther, a reclusive old Indian, must solve
the mystery. Descriptions of sex and some violence. For
senior high and older readers. 1997.
Pirate's Prize RC 45320
by Venita Helton
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
New Orleans, 1814. When fellow merchant Dominique Youx
enters the establishment of Loire Chartier, he is
immediately smitten and sets out to win her heart, even to
the point of fighting a duel. But a life together must wait,
for during the wedding ceremony a startling secret is
revealed. Some descriptions of sex. 1994.
Pirates RC 45053
by Linda Lael Miller
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Phoebe Turlow, newly divorced and out of a job, decides to
take advantage of a "free vacation" in the Caribbean. When
she arrives, Phoebe feels she has come home though she has
never been here before. But then she gets off her hotel
elevator and finds herself back in 1780 in the home of a
pirate! Some strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1995.
Prisons: The Beulah Quintet, Book 1 RC 39051
by Mary Lee Settle
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A novel of commitment, betrayal, and ultimate freedom by a
recipient of the National Book Award. Based on a true
incident in the bloody English Civil War, a story of young
men grappling with the question of what they are willing to
die for. Prequel to O Beulah Land (RC 39052). Some strong
language. 1973.
Queen of Swords RC 45613
by Judith Tarr
read by Lindsay Ellison
5 cassettes
A story of two strong-willed women who live in the kingdom
of Jerusalem during the Crusades. Lady Richildis left France
in A.D. 1129 to search for her brother, Bertrand. Richildis
finds him in service to the future Queen Melisende while a
royal marriage is being arranged, so Richildis becomes one
of Melisende's ladies-in-waiting. 1997.
Red Rose of Anjou: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 13 RC 40059
by Jean Plaidy
read by Pat Gilbert-Read
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Begins with the events leading up to Margaret of Anjou's
marriage to King Henry VI of England and continues with the
conflicts during Henry's reign. Henry was reportedly a
saintly man and a weak ruler whose mental illness forced
Margaret to struggle to save the crown for their son. Sequel
to Epitaph for Three Women (RC 40058). 1982.
Riding Shotgun RC 45935
by Rita Mae Brown
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Recently widowed Cig Blackwood discovers during a foxhunt
that her husband died naked in her sister's bed. Distraught,
she is then thrown back in time to 1699 where she lives with
her ancestors. She returns to the present with newfound
wisdom about love and happiness. Strong language. 1996.
The Rifle RC 42723
by Gary Paulsen
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
In 1768 gunsmith Cornish McManus crafts a "sweet" rifle, the
masterpiece of his life's work. The story tracks the gun's
ownership through more than two hundred years, including the
Revolutionary War period. In 1993 a new owner displays the
weapon over his mantel, where it accidentally discharges
with tragic consequences. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1995.
Saint Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
RC 39058
by Ellis Peters
read by Alan Haines
2 cassettes (Reissue)
At the annual fair at Shrewsbury Abbey in 1139, a wealthy
merchant is murdered. A dangerous suitor immediately begins
stalking the merchant's lovely niece, and Brother Cadfael, a
sleuthing monk, races to save her from a terrible fate.
1981.
The Scarlet Cloak RC 45808
by Jean Plaidy
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
In 1572 Isabella is preparing for her wedding in Spain when
English pirates attack and carry her and her gypsy maid to
England. Fifteen years later her fianc and his brother, on
a secret mission in England, accidentally discover the
women. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1957.
The Sea of Trees RC 46036
by Yannick Murphy
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
At the close of World War II, twelve-year-old Tian leaves
Japanese captivity with her French mother and sister. They
journey to Shanghai and to Saigon in search of Tian's
Chinese father, who disappeared in the war. Ultimately, Tian
lands in America in search of a stable life. Strong language
and violence. 1997.
The Secret Book of Grazia dei Rossi RC 46265
by Jacqueline Park
read by Janis Gray
5 cassettes
A scholar and a scribe with only words to leave to her son,
Grazia writes a memoir for Danilo to explain his heritage
and to reveal secrets of the heart. Grazia is from a wealthy
Jewish family in Renaissance Italy, but she falls in love
with a Christian nobleman. Her dilemma is whether to convert
to marry her beau or remain loyal to family duty. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Show Boat RC 45882
by Edna Ferber
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Account of a family that lived on a Mississippi River
showboat in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Traces the
fortunes of Captain Hawks's daughter Magnolia, who marries a
gambler and leaves the troupe, and her daughter Kim, who
becomes a singer on the New York stage. First published in
1926; updated introduction by Miles Kreuger. 1994.
The Star of Lancaster: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 11 RC
40057
by Jean Plaidy
read by Alan Haines
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Charts the romance and marriage of Mary de Bohun and Henry
IV and the birth of their children. While Henry IV battles
to hold onto the land he has inherited and the throne he has
seized, his son, Harry, pursues a series of wild
misadventures. Sequel to The Passage to Pontefract (RC
40056). 1981.
Texaco RC 45807
by Patrick Chamoiseau
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Marie-Sophie Laborieux tells about her life and that of her
father, Esternome, who was born a slave on the island of
Martinique nearly 150 years ago. She describes the founding
of the shantytown, Texaco, among the pipelines of the oil
company and defends the town's existence against urban
development plans that would destroy it. Some violence and
some descriptions of sex. Winner of France's Prix Goncourt.
1992.
To Lie with Lions: The House of Niccol, Volume 6 RC 45864
by Dorothy Dunnett
read by Gordon Gould
6 cassettes
In the sixth segment of the House of Niccol series,
Nicholas de Fleury marries the scheming Gelis van Borselen.
The couple begin a power struggle that leads Nicholas to
kidnap their young son, Jordan. Nicholas continues his
political manipulations, advising both the duke of Burgundy
and the Scottish king James III. Sequel to The Unicorn Hunt
(RC 39250). Some violence and some strong language. 1995.
Toward the Sunrising: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 4 RC 44908
by Lynn and Gilbert Morris
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
When Shiloh Irons, Cheney Duvall's nurse, decides to go to
Charleston, Cheney goes along to check on her father's
business. But Charleston is in the throes of Reconstruction,
and they find their lives in danger. Sequel to A City Not
Forsaken (RC 42412). 1996.
Tread upon the Lion: The Liberty Bell, Book 3 RC 45139
by Gilbert Morris
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
New England, 1776. This sequel to Song in a Strange Land (RC
44480) continues the story of the Bradfords and the Gordons.
Clive Gordon, a Tory, falls in love with Katherine Yancy as
he helps care for her father and uncle, who are aboard a
prison ship. Meanwhile, Clive's patriot uncle, Daniel
Bradford, becomes involved in a struggle to save his adopted
son, Matthew, from the boy's real father, Sir Leo Rochester.
1996.
Tusk and Stone RC 45695
by Malcolm Bosse
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Seventh-century India is a tumultuous place. Arjun, a boy
approaching manhood, tells how his caravan is attacked and
he avoids death only to find himself sold into the army. He
then develops a special bond with Gandiva, the elephant he
is trained to handle. As a soldier, Arjun gains fame, but
the glory does not last long. Some violence. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.
Until the End RC 44412
by Harold Coyle
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Virginia, 1863. After two years of fighting on opposite
sides during the Civil War, brothers James and Kevin Bannon
are tired and fatalistic about their future. Yet James, a
Virginia regiment private, and Kevin, a New Jersey regiment
captain, along with the women they love resolve to carry out
their commitments to ideals and country. Sequel to Look Away
(RC 44411). Some strong language. 1996.
The Upstart RC 46701
by Catherine Cookson
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
England, 1898. Samuel Fairbrother is a successful cobbler
with factories and stores across the country. Determined to
move up in the world, Samuel buys a mansion complete with
servants. The educated butler, Maitland, becomes
indispensable to the family. As the children grow up and
leave home, the eldest daughter Janet remains and falls in
love with the lowly servant, Maitland. 1996.
The Virgin in the Ice: The Sixth Chronicle of Brother
Cadfael RC 45828
by Ellis Peters
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Twelfth-century Shropshire was a hotbed of crime; this is
the sixth medieval mystery solved by Brother Cadfael. This
time he has to travel some distance from his Shrewsbury
monastery, through countryside made dangerous by civil war,
in search of two missing wards of the order. 1982.
The Vow on the Heron: The Plantagenet Saga, Volume 9 RC
40055
by Jean Plaidy
read by Patrick Horgan
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Focuses on King Edward III and the beginnings of the bloody
Hundred Years' War brought about in part by the young
English monarch. Detailed account of Edward's relationships
with his devoted wife, Philippa, and their children. Sequel
to The Follies of the King (RC 38827). 1980.
The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur; Warlord Chronicles,
Volume 1 RC 46305
by Bernard Cornwell
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
In this prequel to Enemy of God (RC 46297), the orphan
Derfel tells the story of how King Arthur unified England.
In Dark Age Britain, native kings fight amongst themselves
as well as against the Irish, Scots, and Saxons; and Druids
vie with Christians for followers. Into this melee Arthur
comes advocating internal peace and unity against foreign
invaders. Some violence. 1995.
Zanouba RC 45838
by Out el Kouloub
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Originally published in French in 1947, this novel depicts
Muslim middle-class family life in Cairo around 1900. In
recounting the problems of sixteen-year-old Zanouba's
arranged marriage to an unsuitable man and her subsequent
divorce, many traditions and customs are described. The
portrayal of Zanouba's second marriage, as the younger wife
in a harem, reveals some of the difficulties facing women in
that status. 1996.
Human Relationships
About a Boy RC 46225
by Nick Hornby
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Wealthy lothario Will Lightman poses as a single father in
order to meet attractive single mothers. His deception,
however, goes awry when he becomes emotionally involved with
a suicidal woman and her troubled twelve-year-old son.
Strong language. Bestseller 1998.
Altered States RC 45385
by Anita Brookner
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Staid, middle-aged solicitor Alan Sherwood broods about his
past while on vacation. Torn by the death of his wife and
his love for the heartless Sarah, Alan seeks for meaning in
his life. 1996.
Animal Husbandry RC 45756
by Laura Zigman
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Jane Goodall, who books guests for a talk show, is swept off
her feet by Ray Brown, the show's young executive producer.
When he dumps her, Jane frantically tries to make sense of
his behavior and ends up creating the "old-cow, new-cow"
theory of relationships. Some strong language. Bestseller
1998.
Anita and Me RC 45408
by Meera Syal
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Meena Kumar is a nine-year-old girl whose family has settled
in a British mining village in the 1960s. Desperate to fit
in with her schoolmates, Meena develops a friendship with
Anita, an older girl. The pair's mischievous exploits and
Meena's rejection of her Punjabi roots worry her family as
they, too, struggle for acceptance. Some strong language.
1996.
Audrey Hepburn's Neck RC 45504
by Alan Brown
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Twenty-three-year-old cartoonist Toshi Okamoto has been in
love with all things American since he was nine, when he
first saw an Audrey Hepburn movie. In Tokyo, Toshi tries to
act Western and dates only American women. Toshi also
struggles to come to terms with his parents' divorce. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Bone Dance RC 46258
by Martha Brooks
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Sinclair unexpectedly inherits
some land in Manitoba from her unknown father. Lonny
LaFrenire believes the property should be his and resents
that his stepfather sold the family heritage. At first leery
of each other, both Native American teenagers find something
they need on Medicine Bluff. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood RC 45768
by Rebecca Wells
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
At forty, Sidda Walker is a famous theater director whose
life spirals downward after a New York Times interview
implies that her mother, Vivi, was a child abuser. Vivi
immediately disowns Sidda, but the Ya-Yas, Vivi's longtime
friends, intervene. Sequel to Little Altars Everywhere (RC
36350). Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1996.
Doing Time: Notes from the Undergrad RC 46694
by Rob Thomas
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Nine students describe the community-service requirement at
Robert E. Lee High School and relate how their volunteer
time has changed their lives. One learns what confidential
is supposed to mean, another begins to understand his
heritage, and a food worker finds out where Gramma gets her
groceries for Thanksgiving. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
The Drifters RC 46313
by James A. Michener
read by Dan Bloom
6 cassettes
A hedonistic adventure tale of six American runaways who
meander through Europe and Africa during the turbulent
1960s. Each of the troubled travelers is on a personal quest
to escape the futures ordained by their pasts through sex,
drugs, and new experiences. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1971.
Flyers RC 46678
by Daniel Hayes
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Best friends Gabe and Bo are making a science fiction film,
Green Guy Gets Therapy, as a summer project. While filming,
Gabe and his friends notice strange events, especially at a
neighbor's supposedly empty house. Some violence and some
strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
For Kings and Planets RC 47086
by Ethan Canin
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
When Orno Tarcher arrives at Columbia University, New York,
from Missouri, the first student he meets is Marshall
Emerson. Marshall dazzles Orno with his cosmopolitan ways
and photographic memory, but Orno sees his dark side when he
spends Thanksgiving day with the Emerson family. The
relationship becomes more complex when Orno falls in love
with Marshall's sister Simone. Bestseller 1998.
Here on Earth RC 45717
by Alice Hoffman
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
After nineteen happily married years in California, March
Murray returns to her hometown in New England for a funeral
with her fifteen-year-old daughter in tow. Meeting her
childhood love, Hollis, the orphan her father had taken in,
March realizes she still loves him. Abandoning her husband,
March moves into Hollis's house but learns he is not the
same boy she once adored. Strong language and descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Identity RC 46357
by Milan Kundera
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Longtime lovers, Jean-Marc and Chantal, complicate their
relationship through a series of misperceptions and failure
to communicate. Jean-Marc's misguided attempt to bolster
Chantal's ego through anonymous notes of admiration
backfires. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1997.
Love Invents Us RC 45372
by Amy Bloom
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Elizabeth's parents do not find her very attractive as a
child, and she does not fit in with her peer group. But a
wealthy furrier enjoys draping her in furs and indulging her
with chocolates, and she attracts unsuitable men who find
her appealing for their own reasons. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1997.
Mercy of a Rude Stream, Volume 3: From Bondage RC 45336
by Henry Roth
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
Ira Stigman, eighty-nine years old, reminisces about his
life in the bohemian literary world of 1920s Manhattan.
Stigman begins an affair with an English professor, Edith
Welles, who is also having an affair with his best friend,
Larry. Sequel to A Diving Rock on the Hudson (RC 41022).
Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996.
My Father's Scar RC 44798
by Michael Cart
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Andy Logan had been different from other children. He was
obese and brilliant and a disappointment to his abusive,
alcoholic father. With the help of a few people he can call
friends, Andy begins to mature and to appreciate his
differences, mentally and sexually. In college, Andy
acknowledges his homosexuality. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers.
1996.
Our Noise RC 45607
by Jeff Gomez
read by Randy Wieck
3 cassettes
In the small town of Kitty, Virginia, young adults struggle
to find their identities. Mark, Steve, and Gary's local band
is on the verge of making it to the big time. Longtime
lovers Craig and Ashley need a change. Chipp and Randy try
to launch a new magazine, and rejected Eileen ends up
staying in town after her car breaks down. Strong language
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
Over What Hill? (Notes from the Pasture) RC 45171
by Effie Leland Wilder
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
The author, an eighty-six-year-old resident of a nursing
home, continues the journal of Hattie McNair. McNair conveys
tiny episodes in the lives of the residents of FairAcres
Home. She provides a peek at a budding romance between two
residents and interactions with neighbors "on the outside."
Sequel to Out to Pasture (RC 41559). 1996.
Paradise RC 46272
by Toni Morrison
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
3 cassettes
In 1976, nine men from an African American town in Oklahoma
assault a former convent, the refuge of four female
outcasts. The multilayered stories of the women, men, and
town culminate in this attack, intended to purge and protect
the community. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
Part of the Furniture RC 46189
by Mary Wesley
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Young Juno Marlowe has always been neglected by her family,
treated as "part of the furniture." Caught in an air raid in
war-torn London, she is rescued by a dying man. She promises
to deliver a mysterious letter to her rescuer's father,
Robert Copplestone, and finds new acceptance within his
family. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1997.
A Patchwork Planet RC 46222
by Anne Tyler
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Thirty-year-old Barnaby Gaitlin is the black sheep of his
genteel Baltimore family, who attribute their successes to
advice from a series of angels. After a youth of petty
crime, Barnaby now works for Rent-a-Back doing chores for
elderly people. On the train to visit his young daughter,
Barnaby thinks he has finally met his own angel. Bestseller
1998.
Patty Jane's House of Curl RC 46229
by Lorna Landvik
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Patty Jane's brand-new marriage to handsome Thor falls apart
when he can't handle her pregnancy. He vanishes, and Patty
Jane raises their daughter, Nora, with the help of her
sister, Harriet; Thor's mother; and the clients of Patty
Jane's Minnesota beauty parlor. Meanwhile, Harriet's own
storybook romance to a tiny millionaire ends in tragedy.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Poisonwood Bible RC 46882
by Barbara Kingsolver
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
4 cassettes
An American missionary family lands in the village of
Kilanga in the Congo in 1959, and the cultural confrontation
begins immediately. The mother and four daughters react to
their new environment, the villagers respond to their new
preacher, and the family dynamics change. All of this is
intensified by the Congo's own political turmoil. Bestseller
1998.
Salt Dancers RC 44996
by Ursula Hegi
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Julia returns home to Spokane, having fled across country to
escape memories of her childhood with an alcoholic father.
She now seeks to disarm the secrets of the past so they
cannot hurt her unborn daughter. Strong language and
violence. 1995.
Scattered Seed RC 42894
by Maisie Mosco
read by Barbara Rappaport
4 cassettes
This sequel to Almonds and Raisins (RC 37489) finds the
Sandberg and Moritz families in England in the late 1930s.
The two Jewish families, who have long shared a close bond,
must now face a world war and modern forces that threaten to
sunder some of their children from family and faith. 1980.
The Secret RC 46372
by Cynthia Victor
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Miranda is an adoring wife and encourages Stephen's attempt
to write an action adventure novel. But Stephen is tired of
Miranda so when his books become bestsellers, he finds a way
to fake his own death and take all their money. Desperate
and broke, Miranda is forced to try a daring plan. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Singing in the Comeback Choir RC 45848
by Bebe Moore Campbell
read by Robin Miles
3 cassettes
Lindy Walker gave up a singing career to care for her
granddaughter, Maxine McCoy. Now Maxine is married and a
successful African American television producer, and it is
Lindy who needs help. When Maxine returns to her old
Philadelphia neighborhood, she encourages Lindy to sing
again. But unexpectedly, Maxine also finds redemption in her
roots. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
Snow in August RC 45815
by Pete Hamill
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
Brooklyn, 1947. Eleven-year-old Irish Catholic Michael
Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsh, a refugee from Prague, become
friends. Michael teaches the rabbi about America and
baseball, and Judah teaches the boy Yiddish phrases. When
religious prejudice sweeps the community, Michael faces a
difficult choice between his neighbors and his principles.
Some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
So Good RC 44346
by Venise Berry
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
Three African American women in Washington, D.C., struggle
to make stable lives. Lisa, a vivacious Ph.D. student, falls
for Walter, who pursues a risky lifestyle. Unhappily married
Danielle consorts with a younger man at work. Sundi is on a
collision course with her prim Nigerian husband. Strong
language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
Soulfire RC 46491
by Lorri Hewett
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Teenager Todd Williams's older brother Marcus runs with a
gang in their Denver neighborhood. When their cousin Ezekiel
tries to stop another cousin, Tommy, from joining Marcus's
gang, both are shot. Hoping to avoid following in his
brother's footsteps, Todd learns to rely on himself. Some
violence and some strong language. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1996.
Special Relationship RC 45206
by Robyn Sisman
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Annie Paxford's son Tom enters Oxford, where he discovers
that his biological father is the current American
presidential candidate, Jordan Hope. When Tom leaves school
to confront Hope, Annie decides to follow and risk
everything by facing her past lover. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
Sweet Fifteen RC 43655
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand
read by Jeanne Evans
2 cassettes
Stefanie Bonilla should celebrate her quinceaera soon, but
her father died recently, and her mother doesn't understand
that Stefanie doesn't want a party for her fifteenth
birthday. Rita, the seamstress making Stefanie's dress,
helps Stefanie and her family come to grips with their loss.
For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
Switcheroo RC 46191
by Olivia Goldsmith
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Now that her twins are off to college, forty-year-old Sylvie
plans to put some romance back in her marriage. But her
husband, Bob, has found his own adventure--with Marla, a
bimbo and a dead ringer for a much younger Sylvie. Instead
of confronting Bob, Sylvie undergoes plastic surgery, and
she and Marla secretly trade places. Some strong language.
1998.
These Are the Rules RC 46949
by Paul Many
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Colm, who will be a senior next year, is spending the summer
at his family's lakeside cottage with his mother and twin
siblings. His father is staying in town now that he has left
Colm's mother. Colm expects to be bored, yet he learns to
drive, attempts to swim across the lake, and finds himself
pondering the mystery of girls. For senior high readers.
1997.
Too Soon for Jeff RC 46373
by Marilyn Reynolds
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Jeff Browning, seventeen, and Christy Calderon, sixteen,
have been dating for seventeen months. Jeff feels tied down
and plans to break up with Christy, but his plans are
thwarted when Christy announces she is four months pregnant.
Jeff wants her to have an abortion, but she refuses. As they
are forced to work out feelings about being parents, they
learn some valuable lessons. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.
The Tribes of Palos Verdes RC 45459
by Joy Nicholson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
When fourteen-year-old twins Medina and Jim Mason move to
California from the Midwest, their father, a heart surgeon
to the stars, thrives while their mother develops an eating
disorder. Jim quickly joins the teen culture of drugs and
alcohol while Medina is ostracized. As their parents'
marriage fails, the twins turn to surfing. Strong language
and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
The True Life Story of Isobel Roundtree RC 46171
by Kathleen Wallace King
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Perky and resilient, Isobel tells what happened in 1963 when
she was ten. Her pretty red-haired mother runs off to try
her luck as a singer, leaving Isobel's father to run his hog
farm. Isobel finds a housekeeper, the tall good-natured
Emma. When Isobel's mother returns, a sequence of disruption
and destruction begins. Some strong language. 1993.
The Twelfth Angel RC 45896
by Og Mandino
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
After his wife and son are killed in a car wreck, computer
tycoon John Harding is at the brink of suicide. Then an old
buddy persuades him to coach a Little League team, where he
meets Timothy, a mediocre athlete with lots of heart.
Together, Harding and Timothy overcome adversities and find
new meaning in life. Some strong language. 1993.
The Unfastened Heart RC 43649
by Lane von Herzen
read by Jeanne Evans
2 cassettes
Twelve years after her husband abandoned her, Anna de la
Senda "lives for love" as a mystical healer of forlorn
women. Then she finds herself in a troubled romance and her
daughter pregnant by an estranged boyfriend. All seems lost,
until Anna's clients come to the rescue. Sequel to Copper
Crown (RC 35965). 1994.
What Looks like Crazy on an Ordinary Day RC 46770
by Pearl Cleage
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
Ava had long ago traded her small-town life in Idlewild,
Michigan, to be part of the successful crowd in Atlanta.
Now, newly diagnosed with HIV, Ava has returned to Idlewild
for a short visit. Soon caught up in her sister's good
deeds, Ava slowly realizes she's falling in love with a
much-changed family friend they had called Wild Eddie.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
When the World Was Steady RC 45386
by Claire Messud
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Two middle-aged sisters try to find happiness in their
lives. Emily married and moved to Australia when she was
twenty. Now, at forty-seven, she finds herself divorced and
alone. Virginia remains in London with their mother. Each
woman engages in a separate quest to come to terms with her
identity. Some strong language. 1994.
Where Love Goes RC 45796
by Joyce Maynard
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Claire, mother of two and nearly forty, is recently divorced
and searching for love. Claire eventually finds a perfect
partner in Tim, who is also divorced and has a daughter.
Bringing their families together, though, proves problematic
for the children. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1995.
Where the Heart Is RC 47380
by Billie Letts
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Novalee Nation is seventeen and seven months pregnant when
her boyfriend abandons her at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah,
Oklahoma. While living in the store, Novalee befriends many
of the town's quirky residents who help her out after her
baby is born. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 1995.
Whirligig RC 46874
by Paul Fleischman
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Brent Bishop tries to kill himself by driving drunk but
causes the death of a teenage girl instead. The dead girl's
mother asks him, as restitution, to make four whirligigs
with her daughter's face on them and to place them in the
four corners of the country. During his summer of travel,
Bishop finds that someone in each region takes comfort from
the sight of his whirligig. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.
A Widow for One Year RC 46127
by John Irving
read by Annie Wauters
5 cassettes
Ruth Cole, who will become a well-known author, is four in
the summer of 1958 when events that define her future occur.
Her parents are divorcing; her mother, Marion, has an affair
with sixteen-year-old Eddie O'Hare, who reminds her of one
of her two dead sons; and her father continues to tell
stories. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
Wonders of the West RC 44428
by Kate Braverman
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Seventeen-year-old Jordan Lerner relives the journey she
took with her mother when they left their New Jersey home
and headed for Los Angeles and the "wonders of the West."
Along the way mother and daughter pawn their valuables,
brave the elements, and sleep nights in their convertible.
Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993.
The Year of the Flood RC 45691
by Eduardo Mendoza
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Set in Spain in the 1950s, this is a tale of thwarted love.
A mother superior approaches a wealthy landowner, who is a
debonair womanizer, to request financial aid for her order.
Their mutual attraction is stronger than either anticipated,
but the nun is prevented from keeping an assignation when
she is kidnapped by rebels. 1992.
Humor
Adrian Mole: The Lost Years RC 46669
by Sue Townsend
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Intermittent diary entries covering ages eighteen to twenty-
five record a British youth's attempts to find the right job
and a place to live. Adrian fancies himself an author, but
his novel, written all in consonants, is rejected by
publishers. Companion to The Adrian Mole Diaries (RC 46651).
Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers.
1994.
Apocryphal Tales RC 45851
by Karel  apek
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Humorous short stories written by one of Czechoslovakia's
leading novelists and playwrights during the 1920s and
1930s.  apek, who died in 1938, views European history and
mythology from the perspective of his times in order to
highlight social and political concerns. 1997.
Barney's Version: With Footnotes and an Afterword by Michael
Panofsky RC 45462
by Mordecai Richler
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Barney Panofsky, upset by comments about him in his friend
Terry McIver's autobiography, writes an account of his own
wasted life. Barney tells of his youth spent in Paris in the
1950s; his passions for wine, women--he had three wives--and
hockey; and his company, Totally Unnecessary Productions.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1997.
Bridget Jones's Diary RC 46267
by Helen Fielding
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
Despite a long list of resolutions, British Bridget Jones's
year gets off to "an exceptionally bad start" when her
parents try to fix up their thirtyish dateless daughter with
their friends' unappealing divorced son. But all is not
lost--it appears that Bridget's crush on her boss is
developing into a two-sided flirtation. Strong language.
Bestseller 1996.
The Code of the Woosters RC 45262
by P. G. Wodehouse
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Bertie Wooster, with the able assistance of Jeeves, once
again obeys the Wooster code by helping his friend Gussie
Pink-Nottle out of a tangle with his future father-in-law.
1938.
The Gun Seller RC 46294
by Hugh Laurie
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
When former British army officer Thomas Lang is offered a
contract to assassinate a business tycoon, he declines the
job and sets out to warn the imperiled man. As Lang's
mission of mercy runs him afoul of arms dealers and spies,
he resorts to some innovative and zany measures to survive.
Strong language and violence. 1996.
Mona in the Promised Land RC 44923
by Gish Jen
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
In 1968, Helen and Ralph Chang, from Typical American (RC
34180), move the family to a liberal and posh suburb. They
want the kids to be Americanized, but do not expect the wild
turn of events funny and flippant Mona goes through. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
No Time for Sergeants RC 45406
by Mac Hyman
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Life changes drastically for Georgia hillbilly Will
Stockdale after he is inducted into the air force. The
harder Sergeant King tries to regiment the enthusiastic
recruit into the military mind-set, the more his efforts are
confounded. Stockdale's humorous escapades are outlandish.
1954.
Pest Control RC 45303
by Bill Fitzhugh
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Bob Dillon's dream is to perfect his natural pest-control
method. When he quits his exterminator job and tries to make
it on his own, Bob is mistaken for a hit man and
inadvertently gains a worldwide reputation. Strong language
and violence. 1996.
Welcome to the Monkey House RC 46605
by Kurt Vonnegut
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
A retrospective collection of humorous and satirical short
stories written between 1950 and 1968. In the title piece--
set in the future--sex is illegal because of overpopulation;
in "The Long Walk to Forever"--originally titled "Hell to
Get Along With"--the author describes his courtship of his
future wife. Some strong language. 1968.
The Wishbones RC 45771
by Tom Perrotta
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
At thirty-one, Dave Raymond lives at home and plays guitar
with the Wishbones, a New Jersey wedding band. When Dave
proposes marriage to his longtime sweetheart and she
accepts, his life goes into turmoil. After a series of zany
misadventures with the band, Dave finally ties the knot.
Strong language. 1997.
Wobegon Boy RC 45161
by Garrison Keillor
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
John Tollefson leaves his stolid Lutheran hometown of Lake
Wobegon, Minnesota, to operate a college radio station in
New York state. He finds romance, wins awards, and lives a
carefree life but feels a sense of restlessness and ennui.
When his father dies, John returns home to rediscover old
friends and family. Bestseller 1997.
Legal Themes
Another City, Not My Own: A Novel in the Form of a Memoir RC
45552
by Dominick Dunne
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
Using his alter ego, Gus Bailey, to tell the tale, Dunne
interweaves an account of O.J. Simpson's trial with the
personal struggles Gus undergoes as he deals with his own
mortality. By day Gus attends the trial and in the evening
attends lavish parties where he meets celebrities and
rehashes the day's events. Strong language. Bestseller 1997.
A Case of Rape RC 45349
by Chester Himes
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Written in 1956 and first published in 1963. An American
socialite dies under suspicious circumstances in a Paris
hotel room. The four African American men who were also in
the room are tried for rape and murder. The trial for this
apparently clear-cut crime becomes a racially driven
travesty of justice. Some strong language. 1994.
The Case of the Drowsy Mosquito RC 45586
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Perry Mason is embroiled in litigation over a mining
company. His client Banning Clarke,
prospector-turned-mining-executive, wants to regain
controlling stock in the firm, but some will stop at nothing
to see that he fails. A Perry Mason mystery. 1943.
The Case of the Fenced-In Woman RC 45738
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Perry Mason becomes enmeshed in a bitter divorce and
property dispute when Morely Eden and Vivian Carson end up
as coinhabitants of a house that is divided by a barbed wire
fence through the living room. The strange case takes a more
sinister twist when a dead body is found in the house. A
Perry Mason mystery. 1972.
The Case of the Mythical Monkeys RC 46068
by Erle Stanley Gardner
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A famous author hires an attractive young secretary, Gladys;
sends her on a free ski weekend; and gives her explicit
directions for a return shortcut. When Gladys is lost, she
finds refuge in a cabin but confronts a corpse. She goes to
Perry Mason for help. 1959.
High Crimes RC 46358
by Joseph Finder
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
When the FBI tries to arrest Tom Chapman, his wife, Claire
Heller, a Harvard law professor, learns that Tom is really
army sergeant Ron Kubik, a fugitive for thirteen years.
Claire defends her husband at his court-martial because she
is determined to know the truth about him. Some strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 1998.
The House Gun RC 46196
by Nadine Gordimer
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Harald and Claudia Lindgard--a professional, middle-aged
South African couple--have their lives shattered when their
son Duncan, in a crime of passion, murders a friend. The
trial raises the question whether a violent society provokes
violence, especially in view of the decades of repression
and state brutality under apartheid. 1998.
Rumpole and the Angel of Death RC 46290
by John Mortimer
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Six mysteries featuring Horace Rumpole. In one case, Rumpole
defends an animal-rights activist who clashes with fox
hunters. In another a doctor is accused of hastening the end
of an Alzheimer's patient. And "She Who Must Be Obeyed,"
i.e., Hilda Rumpole, recounts his defense of a young boy
charged with using a golf club to beat his father to death.
1995.
The Testament RC 47382
by John Grisham
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Billionaire Troy Phelan surprises his legal heirs by leaving
his entire estate to an illegitimate daughter, Rachel Lane.
Because she is a missionary living somewhere on the
Brazil-Bolivia border, lawyer Nate O'Riley's immediate
problem is to find her and inform her of the inheritance.
Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.
Literature
And Quiet Flows the Don RC 45866
by Mikhail Sholokhov
read by Ed Blake
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Centered around Gregor Melekhov, a young Cossack, this is
the story of a Don Cossack village from the Bolshevik
Revolution through the First World War and the Civil War
between Russia's Red and White armies. Prequel to The Don
Flows Home to the Sea (RD 14834). Violence and strong
language. 1934.
The Complete Stories RC 46132
by Franz Kafka
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Twenty of Kafka's longer stories make up most of this
collection, followed by fifty-five short stories and
sketches. Included are all the stories published during his
lifetime (1883-1924) and several others selected from his
literary estate. 1971.
Delta Wedding RC 42722
by Eudora Welty
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A quiet novel celebrating a large Southern family. In
September 1923, nine-year-old Laura travels to her cousin's
wedding in the Mississippi delta. Laura is glad to be
enveloped by the family because her mother has recently
died. She enjoys the boys' wildness, the girls'
companionship, and her aunts' and uncles' strong love. 1946.
The Don Flows Home to the Sea RC 46675
by Mikhail Aleksandrovich Sholokhov
read by Edward Blake
5 cassettes (Reissue)
An earthy epic of Cossack life during the Revolution traces
the fortunes and misfortunes of the Cossacks in their grim
battles with the Reds and the Whites. Sequel to And Quiet
Flows the Don (RC 45866). The author was awarded the 1965
Nobel Prize for Literature. 1940.
Mosquitoes RC 45909
by William Faulkner
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
Chronicles a New Orleans boating excursion and the
interactions among its motley array of passengers. Depicts
the romance, hostility, and conflicts that arise among the
high-spirited group during their voyage. 1955.
Novels and Stories RC 45243
by Zora Neale Hurston
read by Gail Nelson
7 cassettes
Four novels and nine short stories by the noted Harlem
Renaissance novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist.
Includes Jonah's Gourd Vine, Their Eyes Were Watching God,
Moses, Man of the Mountain, and Seraph on the Suwanee.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior
high and older readers. 1995.
Sapphira and the Slave Girl RC 45259
by Willa Cather
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In the period prior to the Civil War, Sapphira Colbert
develops an irrational jealousy of one of her house
servants, Nancy. Henry Colbert, Sapphira's husband, is fond
of Nancy and doesn't take the matter seriously. Their
daughter Rachel, however, decides to take matters into her
own hands. Her decision changes Nancy's life forever. Some
strong language. 1940.
Scenes of Clerical Life RC 45862
by George Eliot
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Stories first published in 1857 portray the lives of three
nineteenth-century clergymen in England. The writings depict
the humor and pathos of people engaged in ordinary events
and everyday duties. The author highlights the moral
dimension in society with the view that "the first condition
of human goodness is something to love." 1988.
Three Novels: Molloy; Malone Dies; The Unnamable RC 45531
by Samuel Beckett
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Interior monologs whose theme is expressed in the stream of
consciousness of The Unnamable: "I can't go on; I'll go on."
Molloy sets off to visit his mother and ends up in a ditch;
Moran goes to find him. Malone, looking to pass the time on
his deathbed, decides to tell himself stories, compile a
list of his possessions, and describe his own death as it
happens. 1958.
Tobacco Road RC 46240
by Erskine Caldwell
read by David Palmer
1 cassette (Reissue)
The famous saga, first published in 1932, of Jeeter Lester
and his shiftless family. Their ribald adventures along
Tobacco Road, once a flourishing plantation, attract a lusty
preacher, Sister Bessie. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
Medical Themes
Miracle Cure RC 47249
by Michael Palmer
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Cardiologist Brian Holbrook lost his job when his addiction
to pain killers was discovered. Now that he is clean, he
joins a team that is testing a new drug. Although he
initially pushes to get the medication prescribed for his
ailing father, Holbrook soon becomes suspicious about the
trials. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
Mount Misery RC 45142
by Samuel Shem
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Companion to The House of God (RC14289). A psychiatrist
portrays his profession in this story about a medical
resident's psychiatric training. The student rotates among
the wards of Mount Misery hospital. He learns the
complexities of the practice from staff who are themselves
disturbed in various ways. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Toxin RC 46224
by Robin Cook
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Dr. Kim Reggis, a cardiac surgeon, ruminates about the
merger of his hospital with a cost-cutting medical
corporation. When his daughter contracts E. coli poisoning
after eating an undercooked hamburger, Reggis is infuriated
that the new administration considers lifesaving tests too
costly. He begins a clandestine investigation of the meat
industry. Bestseller 1998.
Various Antidotes: Stories RC 43226
by Joanna Scott
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Eleven short stories involving real and imaginary figures
from science and medicine with the myths and theories of
their particular times. Two of the real characters are
William Burke, who was hanged for selling the bodies of his
murder victims to an anatomy professor, and Dorothea Dix,
who sought humane treatment for the insane. 1994.
Mystery and Detective
All Shot Up RC 46168
by Chester Himes
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
In the course of probing a series of street killings,
detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones
encounter a female-impersonating dancer, a gypsy fortune
teller, and other interesting types as they hone in on the
culprits. Originally published in 1969 titled Don't Play
with Death. Strong language and violence. 1996.
All through the Night RC 46911
by Mary Higgins Clark
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
It has been seven years since Sondra Lewis left her newborn
baby in front of a church; simultaneously Lenny Centino was
stealing a chalice from it. Now as amateur sleuth Alvirah
Meehan tries to help the church's priest and nuns save their
afterschool haven, she uncovers a connection between those
events and a child at the center. Bestseller 1998.
An Excellent Mystery: A Chronicle of Brother Cadfael RC
46311
by Ellis Peters
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
In August 1141, two Benedictine brothers seek refuge at
Shrewsbury after their abbey is destroyed in a feud between
King Stephen and Empress Maud. Brother Cadfael welcomes the
two new monks--one is suffering from an old wound, and the
other is unable to speak--but he is uneasy about the
relationship between them. 1985.
Andorra RC 46038
by Peter Cameron
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
After a personal tragedy, Alex Fox leaves San Francisco to
begin a new life in the small European country of Andorra.
As soon as he arrives, he falls in love with two women. His
luck turns after several people are murdered, when the
police become suspicious of Fox and confiscate his passport.
Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Best American Mystery Stories, 1997 RC 46147
edited by Robert B. Parker
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Twenty hard-boiled mystery stories first published in 1996.
Includes well-known authors Jonathan Kellerman and Elmore
Leonard. In "Red Clay," a movie star is accused of murder in
a small southern town. In "Hot Springs," a football coach
continues his losing streak. Some strong language, some
violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Big Gold Dream RC 46006
by Chester Himes
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Pursuing two apparently unrelated murders, detectives Coffin
Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones are led into a squalid
Harlem ghetto, where they confront the killer in an
explosive showdown. Strong language and violence. 1960.
Blind Man with a Pistol RC 45204
by Chester Himes
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
Detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones track
the killer of a white, homosexual filmmaker amid the street
violence and racial upheavals of a Harlem ghetto in the late
1960s. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1969.
Blood Lines RC 45733
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Detective Inspector Bill Slider investigates the murder of a
music critic whose death was made to look like suicide. When
one of his own policemen is suspected of the killing, Slider
has to try to prove him innocent. Some violence. 1996.
Both Ends of the Night: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 45705
by Marcia Muller
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Private investigator Sharon McCone's former flight
instructor, Matty Wildress, hires Sharon to find her lover.
John Seabrook, who has been missing for a week, had told
Matty nothing about his past, but he left behind a young
son, a pile of money, and instructions for her and the boy
to go into hiding. Strong language and some violence. 1997.
Brat Farrar RC 45380
by Josephine Tey
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Simon Ashby is about to turn twenty-one and come into his
late parents' horse farm and considerable inheritance.
Unexpectedly, a stranger claiming to be his dead twin,
Patrick, appears and causes consternation in Simon, upheaval
in the family, and violence in the quiet English
countryside. 1950.
Break a Leg, Darlings RC 45034
by Marian Babson
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Aging actresses Trixie Dolan and Evangeline Sinclair are
trying desperately to find a play to star in, and their
quest takes them to some of the seedier theaters and pubs in
London. In one, they inadvertently kidnap a wolfhound and
are stalked by its poet owner. In another, their hated rival
suspiciously falls from some rickety steps. 1995.
Brewing Up a Storm: A John Thatcher Mystery RC 46253
by Emma Lathen
read by Andy Chappell
2 cassettes
Kichsel Brewery, a client of John Thatcher's bank, produces
Quax, a nonalcoholic beer marketed to win customers over to
a more potent brew. When a teenage boy dies in a
drunk-driving accident, his family takes Kichsel to court
with the help of Madeleine Underwood's lobbying firm, NOBBY
(No-Beer Buying Youngsters). Thatcher becomes involved when
Underwood is murdered. Some strong language. 1996.
The Broken Promise Land: A Sharon McCone Mystery RC 45309
by Marcia Muller
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Someone within the inner circle of country-singing star
Ricky Savage is making disturbing threats. Savage's
sister-in-law, Detective Sharon McCone, hires Hy Ripinsky
for protection, but Savage's crumbling marriage and upcoming
tour create gaps in the security net, and the danger moves
within striking range. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Bundori: A Novel of Japan RC 46062
by Laura Joh Rowland
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
Sequel to Shinju (RC 43369). In 1689 Japan, samurai Sano
probes a spate of "bundori," or "war trophy" killings, whose
victims are descendants of warriors who were involved in an
ancient intrigue. The fact that Sano's suspects are powerful
political figures complicates his efforts and imperils his
life. Violence and descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Burglar in the Library: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC
41109
by Lawrence Block
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Bernie Rhodenbarr and his pal Carolyn are staying at
Cuttleford House, a bed-and-breakfast in New England. Bernie
is there to steal an autographed first edition of Raymond
Chandler's The Big Sleep (RC 32657). But when he slips into
the library late one night to take the book, he finds a
corpse instead. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1997.
The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling RC 43539
by Lawrence Block
read by George Patterson
1 cassette (Reissue)
A professional New York burglar becomes a bookseller, but
only as a sideline. He is tempted into stealing a unique
copy of an anti-Semitic poem--ostensibly by Kipling--for a
book collector. This leads to complications, drugging,
theft, and murder by an assortment of exotic rogues. Some
strong language. 1979.
The Butter Did It: A Gastronomic Tale of Love and Murder RC
45793
by Phyllis Richman
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Forty-two-year-old three-star chef Laurence Levain has
finished his signature dish for the CityTastes gala the
following evening and is walking home when he is joined by a
companion. Shortly thereafter at his home, Levain dies of
what is assumed to be a heart attack. But longtime friend,
former lover, and restaurant critic Chas Wheatley suspects
murder. Some strong language. 1997.
The Captive Voice: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 2 RC 46591
by B.J. Hoff
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
While honeymooning on Lake Erie, Jennifer Kaine and her
husband Daniel, who is blind, meet Christian singer Vali
Tremayne. Vali retired after the death of her fianc. Now it
appears that her life is also in danger. With the help of
God, the Kaines lend Vali their support. Sequel to Storm at
Daybreak (RC 46590). 1987.
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes RC 43538
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes (Reissue)
This final dozen cases completes the amazing career of
Sherlock Holmes. Among the short stories included are "The
Adventure of the Illustrious Client," "The Adventure of the
Veiled Lodger," and "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire."
1955.
The Case Has Altered RC 45972
by Martha Grimes
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
On her way back to the Fengate estate from the Case Has
Altered pub, Dorcas Reese is strangled to death on the
Lincolnshire fens. Two weeks earlier, Verna Dunn was shot to
death at Fengate. Scotland Yard detective Richard Jury's
investigation becomes problematic when his former lover
Jenny Kennington turns into the prime suspect in both
crimes. Some strong language. 1997.
Cat Crimes for the Holidays RC 46096
edited by Martin H. Greenberg and others
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Nineteen original mysteries, each involving a cat at the
scene of the crime or as a feline sleuth. Various holidays
throughout the year provide the settings for these stories,
which include "How the July Fourth Cat Saved the Day and
Ruined the Night" and "To Grandmother's House We Go." 1997.
The Cat Who Sang for the Birds RC 46432
by Lilian Jackson Braun
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
An elderly widow dies in a house fire after promising to
leave her farm to the county. When a young artist also dies
suspiciously, Qwilleran suspects that more than spring has
arrived in Pickax. Meanwhile the Siamese cats Koko and Yum
Yum enjoy a gazebo that has been built for their
birdwatching pleasure. Bestseller 1998.
A Certain Justice RC 45252
by P.D. James
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team investigate the murder
of respected, though disliked, lawyer Venetia Aldridge.
Among the likely suspects is one of her last successfully
defended clients, Garry Ashe, a sociopath and murderer who
is dating her daughter. Several other suspects turn up, but
as a review of the court system reveals, justice is not
always served. Bestseller 1997.
A Classic Christmas Crime RC 46158
edited by Tim Heald
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Thirteen mysteries by different authors. The selections vary
in location, theme, and type of murder, but all take place
at Christmastime. In "Political Corrections," an editor
objects to almost every word of a 1930s manuscript. In "A
Card or a Kitten," a middle-aged playboy buys jewelry from a
"loose woman." 1995.
The Cleveland Local: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 45762
by Les Roberts
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Last seen in The Cleveland Connection (RC 39442),
private-eye Milan Jacovich is hired by Patrice Kerner to
find out who murdered her brother Joel. After twenty-four
hours in the Caribbean, Jacovich finds himself involved in
union politics, missing pension funds, and the Cleveland
mob. Some strong language. 1997.
The Club Dumas RC 45630
by Arturo Prez-Reverte
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
The authentication of a handwritten chapter of Dumas's The
Three Musketeers embroils rare-book hunter Lucas Corso in
literary intrigue. The chapter's owner is found hanged, but
was the death suicide or homicide? The beautiful widow has
her own interest in rare books. Corso goes from Madrid to
Paris to figure it out. 1993.
Collision Bend: A Cleveland Novel Featuring Milan Jacovich
RC 46847
by Les Roberts
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Against his better judgment, Cleveland investigator Milan
Jacovich attempts to clear a rival of the murder of a young
television reporter, Virginia Carville. Jacovich becomes
well acquainted with the newsroom personalities and those
around them, including bestselling romance writer Rosemary
Kelley. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1996.
Curl Up and Die RC 46270
by Christine T. Jorgensen
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
Stella makes a living writing an astrology column for the
local paper. But when her best friend, Meredith, is accused
of killing her lover, hairdresser Tony DeAngelo, Stella
concentrates on proving Meredith innocent. Meanwhile,
someone is writing threatening replies to Stella's columns.
Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
Dark Horse RC 45707
by Bill Shoemaker
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Ex-jockey Coley Killebrew is content running his new
restaurant until his fiance is kidnapped by drug dealers
who are involved in the horse racing business. Uncovering
scams and scandals, Coley tries to save lives while in the
midst of the DEA, Colombians, and corrupt horse owners.
1996.
Dark River Legacy: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 5 RC 46594
by B.J. Hoff
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Jennifer and Daniel Kaine travel to Kentucky to help a
friend, Mitch Donovan, organize the annual Heritage Arts
Festival. Mitch is currently sheltering an elderly homeless
woman who has amnesia. But someone is stalking her with
plans of murder. Sequel to Vow of Silence (RC 46593). 1990.
A Day for Dying: An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel RC 46228
by Dorothy Simpson
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Inspector Thanet investigates the murder of Max Jeopard at
his own engagement party. There are many suspects with
plenty of motives, so it takes all the inspector's skill to
deduce the cause of Max's drowning during the festivities.
1995.
Death in the Devil's Acre: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt
Mystery RC 46573
by Anne Perry
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
London, 1887. Atrocious murders involving mutilation have
occurred in the slums of London. Inspector Thomas Pitt is
handling the case. When wealthy people become suspects,
Pitt's wife, Charlotte, secretly enlists her society
sister's help to independently solve the case. Some
violence. 1985.
Death of a Macho Man RC 45819
by M.C. Beaton
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Scottish Constable Hamish Macbeth foolishly agrees to fight
the latest troublemaking newcomer in town. "Macho Man"
professes to be an American wrestler, although his accent
becomes Scots after a few drinks. When he turns up dead
before the match, Macbeth is the prime suspect and stands to
lose his job and his freedom. 1996.
Death Takes a Hand RC 45554
by Susan Moody
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Former biology teacher Cassie Swann has a new career
teaching bridge. During one of her weekend tutorials in a
country hotel, three of her students are murdered. Within a
month another student is dead at the same inn. As
cancellations flood in, Cassie struggles to find the killer
and save her career. Some violence and some strong language.
1993.
Early Autumn: A Spenser Novel RC 45265
by Robert B. Parker
read by Ralph Bell
1 cassette (Reissue)
Private detective Spenser is hired to find the teenage son
of a divorced couple. The father's underworld connections
make it a dangerous job. When Spenser realizes the boy is
being used as a pawn by his parents, he takes them away,
then challenges his foes to ensure the lad's freedom. Strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1981.
Easy Meat RC 45800
by John Harvey
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
The apparent suicide of a fifteen-year-old delinquent while
in police custody prompts a probe by veteran detective Bill
Aston. When Aston is found beaten to death, the
investigation leads into the vile depths of the British
underclass. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of
sex. 1996.
False Prophet RC 46300
by Faye Kellerman
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
L.A. police detective Pete Decker investigates the rape of
health spa owner Lilah Brecht. Two possibly related murders;
family secrets surrounding her actress mother,
half-brothers, and staff members; and Lilah's blatant
flirting make this a confusing case. Strong language, some
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
A Fatal Glass of Beer RC 44978
by Stuart M. Kaminsky
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
1943. Toby Peters, detective to the stars, is hired by W.C.
Fields to catch a thief who is cleaning out Fields's
numerous bank accounts. As they crisscross the country amid
Fields's pompous blather, the thief taunts them, first with
notes, and then with bullets. 1997.
Field of Thirteen RC 47129
by Dick Francis
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Mystery stories featuring horses and racetracks. Eight were
previously published (most in the 1970s), and five are
originals. In "Spring Fever," an older woman falls in love
with her young jockey. In "Blind Chance," a blind boy picks
up information about photo finishes and places his bets
before the races are decided. Bestseller 1998.
Final Appeal RC 45220
by Lisa Scottoline
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Attorney Grace Rossi is clerking for federal judge Armen
Gregorian when he surprises her by confessing his romantic
feelings. The next morning Gregorian is found dead and
declared a suicide. Rossi suspects murder and investigates a
variety of people, including his politician wife, who might
have wanted Gregorian dead. Strong language, violence, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.
Fire Horse RC 45308
by Bill Shoemaker
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Disgraced ex-jockey Coley Killebrew is enticed by his
partner, Johnny Rousseau, to trail Rousseau's girlfriend
around L.A. Coley stumbles on more than he bargained for as
he follows a trail of murder, blackmail, and thoroughbred
secrets. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1995.
The First Eagle RC 46774
by Tony Hillerman
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Navajo tribal policeman Jim Chee arrests the poacher he
finds standing over a dying police officer. But when Jim's
mentor, retired cop Joe Leaphorn, begins looking for a
missing scientist last seen in that same area that same day,
the case takes on new dimensions. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
For Mike RC 46962
by Shelley Sykes
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Jeff's best friend Mike has been missing for almost three
weeks when Jeff begins to have a disturbing dream. A
disheveled Mike tells Jeff to get another friend, Kirby, and
come find him. Afraid to tell even Kirby, Jeff tries to
decide what it means. For junior and senior high readers.
1998.
Four to Score RC 46927
by Janet Evanovich
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is searching for Maxine
Nowicki, who jumped bail after stealing her ex-boyfriend's
car. Suspecting that Maxine is running from more than just
the law, Stephanie enlists the help of a neighbor's cross-
dressing musician nephew to decode messages left by Maxine.
Sequel to Three to Get Deadly (RC 44434). Strong language,
some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
Freedomland RC 46431
by Richard Price
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
Single mother Brenda Martin, who is white, comes to the
emergency room claiming she was carjacked and assaulted by a
black man. Her preschooler was in the back seat. Knowing the
city is already enveloped in racial turmoil, Detective
Lorenzo Council and reporter Jesse Haus compete to uncover
the facts. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1998.
Fugitive Colors: A Sigrid Harald Mystery RC 43417
by Margaret Maron
read by Gillian Wilson
2 cassettes
Police Lieutenant Sigrid Harald grieves when her artist
lover, Oscar Nauman, is killed in a car accident. Nauman
bequeaths his prized artwork to her, and New York gallery
owners stage a memorial retrospective in his honor. When one
of them is found murdered in Nauman's apartment, Harald
finds herself back on the job. Some strong language. 1995.
The Ganja Coast RC 45689
by Paul Mann
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
American and European hippies enjoy the seeming paradise of
beach and drugs in Goa, India, until a young girl is
murdered. George Sansi, a Bombay lawyer, is sent to
investigate the crime and the deaths of several tourists
from apparent drug overdoses. Sansi's journalist girlfriend,
Annie, befriends one of the hippie families. Some
descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some
violence. 1995.
Gideon's Staff RC 45863
by J.J. Marric
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette (Reissue)
Scotland Yard Commander George Gideon is battling Keith
Ryman, serial killer of little girls, and George Arthur
Smith, a murderous rogue, when he comes up against an even
larger adversary--the budget. Though his staff is cut and
resources are limited, Gideon determines to foil the
criminals. Some violence. 1959.
The Girl Who Remembered Snow RC 45900
by Charles Mathes
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Although Emma has always remembered snow, her French
grandfather--who raised her in San Francisco--told Emma that
she has never seen it. When he is killed and, later, a
French tourist Emma once met is murdered with the same gun,
Emma becomes suspicious. She travels to New York City, San
Marcos, and France to determine what their connection was.
1996.
God Bless John Wayne RC 45711
by Kinky Friedman
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Kinky Friedman, country singer turned mystery writer,
reluctantly agrees to help his buddy Ratso find his birth
mother. The simple search becomes a case for the irreverent,
wisecracking "Kinkstah" when Ratso's previous PI turns up
dead. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995.
God Save the Child: A Spenser Novel RC 44953
by Robert B. Parker
read by Ray Foushee
1 cassette (Reissue)
Fifteen-year-old Kevin Bartlett has disappeared from his
home in an affluent Boston suburb. His parents are soon
convinced he has been kidnapped, but private detective
Spenser is not so sure. Strong language. 1974.
Going Local RC 47136
by Jamie Harrison
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Jules Clement, sheriff of Blue Deer, Montana, has a double
murder to solve. The bodies of an environmental lawyer and
his young lover were found dumped in the reservoir. There is
also the summer chaos of the local rodeo and a future movie
set to complicate matters. When more bodies turn up, Clement
directs his attention to a land development scheme. Strong
language and violence. 1996.
Goodnight, Irene RC 45430
by Jan Burke
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
O'Connor, Irene Kelly's best friend from her newspaper days,
is blown to bits in his front yard. Homicide detective Frank
Harriman asks Irene to help him by returning to her
newspaper job to find out if O'Connor had made any progress
on his pet project--a thirty-five-year-old case of an
anonymous murder victim. Strong language and violence. 1993.
Hardball: A Cat Marsala Mystery RC 46727
by Barbara D'Amato
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
Cat Marsala, a freelance writer, accompanies her uncle to a
symposium debating the decriminalization of drugs in
Illinois. She hopes to interview the leader of the
pro-legalization movement, Louise Sugarman. A bomb explodes
during the meeting, killing Sugarman and wounding Cat.
Sensing a great story, Cat pursues the killer. Some strong
language and some violence. 1990.
The Heat's On RC 45227
by Chester Himes
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
Tough cops Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones are
cited for use of excessive force in making a heroin arrest.
Soon after, Jones is shot and his death is announced as a
ruse to maneuver the pair of detectives into position for a
major drug bust. Strong language and violence. 1966.
The Hippopotamus Pool RC 44009
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Barbara Rappaport
3 cassettes
Amelia Peabody, her husband Radcliffe, son Ramses, and ward
Nefret are back in Egypt to begin another summer of
exploring tombs. One evening Amelia and Radcliffe meet with
a stranger who indicates he knows where to find the tomb of
Queen Tetisheri. But before he can reveal the location, he
becomes ill and then disappears. As they search for the
tomb, Amelia and Radcliffe must also deal with the
kidnapping of Ramses. 1996.
Horse of a Different Killer RC 45917
by Jody Jaffe
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Reporter Nattie Gold has a special interest in the murder of
a horse and its trainer. The animal and Gold's beloved
jumper were stabled in the same barn. As she delves into the
schemes and scandals of the equestrian subculture, Gold's
life and her horse's are threatened. Some violence, some
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
Hour of the Manatee RC 45569
by E.C. Ayres
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
P.I. Tony Lowell is hired to investigate the decades-old
murder of playboy Henry Hartley III. Before he can interview
his client, she is murdered and Lowell is in the middle of a
political scandal. With the help of local detective Lena
Bedrosian, Lowell delves into the past lives of the
residents of Florida's Gold Coast. Some violence and some
strong language. 1994.
The House across the Cove RC 43285
by Barbara Hall
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Tyler Crane is spending a troubled summer
alone at the lake following his father's suicide. When Tyler
becomes curious about the empty house across the water, he
and his new girlfriend, Abby, investigate and stumble upon a
criminal plot that puts both of their lives in jeopardy. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.
The House of the Vestals: The Investigations of Gordianus
the Finder RC 46381
by Steven Saylor
read by Jeff Baker
2 cassettes
This collection of nine short stories fills in the gap
between Saylor's Roman Blood (RC 36648) and Arms of Nemesis
(RC 41404). These mysteries portray important features of
Gordianus's life--his relationships with his wife, Bethesda;
his adopted son, Eco; his manservant, Belbo; and his patron,
Lucius Claudius. Some violence. 1997.
I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC
45351
by Gillian Roberts
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
High school English teacher Amanda Pepper finds a disturbing
book at a school fundraiser. Someone left notes in the
margins about being an abused wife. Against the advice of
her police boyfriend, Amanda tracks down the victim--just in
time to find the woman's husband dead on the kitchen floor.
Some strong language and some violence. 1992.
In Plain Sight RC 45454
by Barbara Block
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Pet store owner and amateur sleuth Robin Light is asked by
her former neighbor Marsha Pennington to dig up dirt on
Marsha's soon-to-be ex-husband so he won't win custody of
their two dogs. Robin is reluctant to take the case, but
when Marsha turns up missing and then dead, Robin begins to
investigate. Strong language. 1996.
An Instance of the Fingerpost RC 47002
by Iain Pears
read by David Cutler
5 cassettes
In 1663 Dr. Robert Grove, a fellow at New College, Oxford,
dies of arsenic poisoning. His former servant, Sarah Blundy,
is hanged for his murder. But some say Sarah is innocent.
Four men offer their views on Grove's death and Sarah's
innocence during this period of religious, scientific, and
political upheaval in England. Some violence. Bestseller
1998.
The Investigators: Badge of Honor, Book 7 RC 46077
by W.E.B. Griffin
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Murderers (RC 40405), detective Matt
Payne probes police corruption and assists the FBI in
tracking a band of urban terrorists. As both cases begin to
heat up, Payne falls in love with a key suspect and runs
afoul of the law. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Jazz Funeral: A Skip Langdon Novel RC 45515
by Julie Smith
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is in full swing,
and the producer, Hamson Brocato, is throwing a party. But
when the guests, including detective Skip Langdon, arrive,
they find Brocato dead. They also discover that Melody, his
teenage half-sister, is missing. Langdon investigates the
events and uncovers some family secrets. Strong language and
some violence. 1993.
A Jury of Her Peers RC 45194
by Jean Hanff Korelitz
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
Manhattan Legal Aid public defender Sybylla Muldoon is
shocked to learn that a former client has been arrested for
stabbing a young girl. Although homeless, the man Sybylla
defended had been sane and harmless. Now he's committed to
Bellevue for paranoid schizophrenia, and the only clue to
his transformation is a waxy implant found in his arm.
Strong language and some violence. 1996.
Just for the Summer RC 45446
by Laura Van Wormer
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
Highly successful investment banker Mary Liz Scott surprises
everyone by retiring at the age of thirty-two. While
supposedly vacationing in East Hampton, Mary Liz secretly
investigates the estate of her godmother's late husband and
finds both suspense and romance. Some strong language, some
violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Katwalk RC 45431
by Karen Kijewski
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Charity Collins, advice columnist, hires her friend Kat
Colorado, private investigator, to recoup a small fortune
Charity's ex-husband stole. Kat travels to Las Vegas and
soon follows the money trail left by Sam Collins. Before she
can get her hands on any of the money, however, Sam is dead.
Still, Kat does not want to come home empty-handed. Some
strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of
sex. 1989.
Killing Critics RC 46871
by Carol O'Connell
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
NYPD sergeant Kathleen Mallory is assigned the case of an
artist stabbed to death at a gallery opening. Mallory
discovers that the crime appears to be connected to another
grisly murder her policeman stepfather, now deceased, had
worked on twelve years before. Strong language and violence.
1996.
The Lake Effect: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 46706
by Les Roberts
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
When the mob calls in a favor, Milan Jacovich has no choice
but to become bodyguard for a suburban mayoral candidate.
Bashful Barbara Corns is terrible at politics while her
slimy opponent, Gayton True, is a pro. But when True's wife
is killed, Jacovich realizes that more is going on behind
the scenes than suspected. Some strong language and some
violence. 1994.
Let It Bleed RC 46304
by Ian Rankin
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
While investigating three suicides, Scottish Inspector John
Rebus uncovers political corruption in Edinburgh. Rebus is
placed on leave for questioning politicians and other monied
interests. Continuing his snooping, Rebus also contends with
his estranged daughter and his new boss, an ex-lover. 1996.
A Letter of Mary: A Mary Russell Novel RC 45624
by Laurie R. King
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are at home in Sussex in
1923 when they receive a visit from archaeologist Dorothy
Ruskin, an old friend returning from a dig in the Holy Land.
Ruskin asks the pair to guard an inlaid box containing a
letter believed to be the work of Mary Magdalene. That
evening Ruskin is run down by a car. 1996.
The Long Lavender Look RC 46650
by John D. MacDonald
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Travis McGee is framed for murder in a small Florida town
and must find the real killer to clear his name. 1970.
The Maggody Militia RC 45143
by Joan Hess
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The town of Maggody is once again invaded by unusual
characters. This time it's a group of survivalists who plan
war games on the land of a new Maggody resident, widowed
pawnshop owner Kayleen Smeltner. Chief of police Arly Hanks
has plenty to worry about, including an unusual number of
burglaries, but death associated with the survivalists soon
takes center stage. 1997.
The Maine Massacre RC 45700
by Janwillem van de Wetering
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
When his brother-in-law dies, the Amsterdam commissaris
travels to Maine to help his sister settle her affairs.
Sergeant de Gier, hoping to see a little of America,
accompanies the commissaris. They soon discover that this is
only the latest in a series of suspicious deaths in the
area, and their probe uncovers some shady dealings. Strong
language and violence. 1979.
The Man in the Queue RC 45708
by Josephine Tey
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
As a crowd of spectators is entering a London theater to
watch a popular musical comedy, tragedy strikes. A man in
the crowd sinks dead to the ground, a silver dagger
protruding from his back. Inspector Alan Grant follows a
trail of clues to the Scottish highlands and an improbable
murderer with an unusual motive. 1957.
Milk and Honey RC 45852
by Faye Kellerman
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
LAPD detective Peter Decker finds a toddler wandering around
a subdivision late at night wearing a blood-stained sleeper.
As he searches for her family, Decker must also deal with an
army buddy accused of rape and with his feelings for his
absent Orthodox Jewish girlfriend, Rina. Strong language.
1990.
Moon Music RC 46771
by Faye Kellerman
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Las Vegas homicide detective Poe and his colleagues
investigate the strange mutilation and killing of a hooker.
Meanwhile Poe worries about his former girlfriend (now
married to one of Poe's men) as she struggles with her
compulsive handwashing, running, and other rituals. Strong
language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1998.
The Moor: A Mary Russell Novel RC 47195
by Laurie R. King
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, are asked to
investigate a murder on the moors. There has also been a
sighting of a huge black dog and a mysterious coach,
reminding Holmes of his previous case, The Hound of the
Baskervilles (RC 14165). Determined to debunk the myths,
Mary and Sherlock traipse through the bogs. 1998.
The Mountains Have a Secret RC 45829
compiled by Arthur W. Upfield
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
In October two young girls set out for a walk in the
Grampian Mountains of Australia. They are never seen again,
and the policeman who is sent to investigate is murdered.
Now it is March, and Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte attempts
to solve the mystery. Some strong language and some
violence. 1948.
Mrs. Pargeter's Plot: A Mrs. Pargeter Mystery RC 46897
by Simon Brett
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Mrs. Pargeter decides to build the country dream home her
late husband had envisioned for their old age. After a body
is discovered in the foundation, Mrs. Pargeter's builder,
Concrete Jacket, is accused of murder. She and some of her
late husband's pals investigate, hoping to clear Concrete's
name so he can finish her house. Some violence. 1996.
Murder at Midnight RC 45897
by Elliott Roosevelt
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Judge Horace Blackwell is discovered murdered in the White
House. Although a maid is arrested and accused of the crime,
Eleanor Roosevelt insists on a fuller investigation that
reveals the sadistic womanizing of the judge. Three of the
judge's paramours subsequently become the prime suspects.
1997.
Murder at the Watergate RC 46920
by Margaret Truman
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
While Mac and Annabel Smith attend a fund-raiser for Vice
President Joseph Aprile at the Watergate, a Mexican union
organizer is killed in the garage. A few days later, a
researcher for the Mexican Initiative is pushed from the
Watergate's roof. The Smiths soon head to Mexico to
investigate a connection between the deaths and financial
investments in Aprile's campaign. Some strong language.
1998.
Murder in Grub Street RC 45858
by Bruce Alexander
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Blind Justice (RC 42229), blind magistrate
Sir John Fielding investigates the murders of a publisher
and his family. Although a visiting poet was found bloodied
at the scene, Fielding enlists the help of his ward, Jeremy
Proctor, to search for the truth. A shady Christian
organization from America becomes suspect after a synagogue
is burned. 1995.
Murder Ol! A Benbow and Wingate Mystery RC 46073
by Corinne Holt Sawyer
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
After taking Spanish lessons, the residents of California
retirement community Camden-sur-Mer decide to take a series
of bus trips to Mexico. As usual, friends and amateur
sleuths Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate stumble upon
mystery and murder while south of the border. 1997.
Mystery Mile RC 45765
by Margery Allingham
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
American judge Crowdy Lobbett's children bring their father
to England to prevent his murder. Four people have already
been killed in his stead. Albert Campion is hired by the son
to help keep his father alive. Campion brings the family to
the village of Mystery Mile, where he believes they will be
safe, but the stalkers arrive. 1957.
"N" Is for Noose RC 46116
by Sue Grafton
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Kinsey Millhone is hired to investigate the last few weeks
in the life of a detective in tiny Nota Lake. Stress caused
her husband's heart attack, according to Selma Newquist.
Millhone discovers an uncooperative town and a connection to
an old murder case in her hometown of Santa Teresa. Some
strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1998.
Naked Came the Manatee RC 44784
by Carl Hiaasen and others
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Thirteen Florida writers including Dave Barry, Edna
Buchanan, and Elmore Leonard have each contributed one
chapter to this mystery involving a manatee named Booger,
thieves who did time for stealing dirty laundry, and a
severed head that may belong to Fidel Castro. Some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Never Street RC 46567
by Loren D. Estleman
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Detroit private investigator Amos Walker is hired by Gay
Catalin to find her husband, Neil. Neil is a video producer
who loves film noir. Since Neil has had one nervous
breakdown, Gay fears that he believes that he is a movie
character. Walker soon discovers money missing from the
Catalin company, and some murders, but no Neil. Some
violence and some strong language. 1997.
Night of the Panther RC 46153
by E.C. Ayres
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
When her cousin, a wildlife officer, is murdered in the
Florida swamps, police detective Lena Bedrosian calls in her
friend, private investigator Tony Lowell. Lowell is soon
immersed in the world of poachers, local militia, and
crooked politicians willing to sell off state property. Some
strong language and violence. 1997.
Night Train RC 45675
by Martin Amis
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
Female detective Mike Hoolihan investigates the suicide of
the daughter of her boss and mentor, Colonel Tom Rockwell.
Jennifer Rockwell had everything going for her: brains,
beauty, a devoted family, and a perfect lover. Hoolihan
can't fathom what went wrong. The more clues she finds, the
deeper the mystery becomes. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Nobody's Child RC 46085
by Janet Dawson
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Oakland detective Jeri Howard is hired by a wealthy
alcoholic to determine if a body found in Berkeley is that
of her runaway daughter. After ascertaining that it is the
missing girl, Jeri sets out to locate the dead girl's baby.
Her search leads her among the homeless and destitute in the
San Francisco Bay area. 1995.
Nocturne: An 87th Precinct Novel RC 45767
by Ed McBain
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
When a concert pianist is found murdered, detectives assume
she was killed by a burglar. Then they learn that the victim
had just withdrawn a large sum from the bank and conclude
that the killer was someone she knew. The discovery of a
prostitute's sexually mutilated body later becomes linked
with the first killing. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
A Nun in the Closet RC 42882
by Dorothy Gilman
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Two nuns venture from their cloistered world to explore an
estate that was mysteriously bequeathed to their abbey.
There they find a murder victim, a suitcase stuffed with
money, and a commune of hippies. Armed only with faith and
determination, the sisters vow to set things right. 1975.
Oops! A Nudger Mystery RC 46933
by John Lutz
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
St. Louis private detective Nudger is asked by fellow
investigator Lacy Tumulty to take over a difficult case.
While Nudger is exploring the accidental death of a young
woman at her father's request, the father is also found
dead. Some violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
Pale Gray for Guilt RC 46485
by John D. MacDonald
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
Travis McGee's old buddy Tush Bannon dies mysteriously after
a big Florida corporation decides it must have his prime
oceanside acres. 1968.
Potshot RC 46825
by Gerry Boyle
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Freelance newspaper journalist Jack McMorrow begins writing
an article on a group of hippies in rural Maine who want to
legalize marijuana. When two of his contacts mysteriously
disappear, McMorrow agrees to help search for them. Strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
A Rage in Harlem RC 45215
by Chester Himes
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
After Jackson is swindled by a con artist promising quick
riches, he steals cash from his job, then gambles it away.
Out of options, the hapless Jackson joins forces with
police, hoping to recover his money and avenge himself.
Strong language and violence. 1957.
The Real Cool Killers RC 45726
by Chester Himes
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
There is no dearth of suspects with strong motives when
Galen the Greek is found murdered. Galen's ostentatious
wealth and his penchant for young black girls make for a
tough and complicated case for police to crack. Strong
language and violence. 1959.
Remember Me, Irene: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 45868
by Jan Burke
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Reporter Irene Kelly learns too late that the homeless man
she fled from was once the graduate student who taught her
statistics class. Now he's disappeared, but not before
scaring a group of Las Piernas men with mysterious letters.
Strong language and some violence. 1996.
The Ritual Bath RC 45854
by Faye Kellerman
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Detective Peter Decker is called to investigate a rape in a
Jewish women's bathhouse. The only witness, widow Rina
Lazarus, is willing to cooperate. Decker finds himself drawn
to the community and to Lazarus. Violence, strong language,
and descriptions of sex. 1986.
Road Rage RC 45873
by Ruth Rendell
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Chief inspector Reginald Wexford laments the building of a
superhighway through his favorite forest. But he must
intervene when eco-warriors move to stop construction. The
terrorists take hostages and Wexford's wife, Dora, is among
them. 1997.
Run Man Run RC 45273
by Chester Himes
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
A drunken white detective accidentally kills a black night
porter in a New York City restaurant. Attempting to cover
his tracks, he shoots a second porter and wounds a third,
whom the cop pursues to a bloody and tragic end. Strong
language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1966.
Sacred and Profane RC 45853
by Faye Kellerman
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Police detective Peter Decker discovers the charred remains
of two teenage girls in the foothills of Los Angeles.
Further investigation leads to a seedy world of porn films,
drugs, and runaways. Decker also finds himself in love with
a Jewish widow, Rina Lazarus, who cannot marry a
non-Orthodox man. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1987.
Saint Peter's Fair: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael
RC 39058
by Ellis Peters
read by Alan Haines
2 cassettes (Reissue)
At the annual fair at Shrewsbury Abbey in 1139, a wealthy
merchant is murdered. A dangerous suitor immediately begins
stalking the merchant's lovely niece, and Brother Cadfael, a
sleuthing monk, races to save her from a terrible fate.
1981.
A Savage Place: A Spenser Novel RC 45267
by Robert B. Parker
read by Dana Bate
1 cassette (Reissue)
Boston private eye Spenser flies to Hollywood to act as
bodyguard for Candy Sloan, a TV reporter investigating the
mob's takeover of Summit Films. Although hired thugs beat
her and warn her she will die if she does not quit
"snooping," she does not give in. Some strong language.
1981.
A Season in Purgatory RC 46542
by Dominick Dunne
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
Twenty years ago, a wealthy teenaged girl was murdered. The
crime was covered up by Gerald Bradley to protect his son
Constant. The Bradleys, pious Irish Catholics whose wealth
has come from questionable sources, bought the loyalty of
orphaned Harrison Burns, a school friend of their son. Now
Burns, a well-known journalist, can no longer keep silent
about those events. Strong language. Bestseller 1993.
Season of the Monsoon RC 45292
by Paul Mann
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Detective George Sansi, a blue-eyed Indian, is assigned a
difficult murder investigation. He develops a relationship
with an American journalist, Annie Ginnaro, while tracking a
series of murders that date back fifty years. Sansi's search
reveals details of India's cultural past and present. Some
explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some
violence. 1992.
The Second Confession: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 45706
by Rex Stout
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Originally published in 1949. Nero Wolfe is engaged by James
Sperling to investigate his daughter Gwenn's boyfriend,
Louis Rony. Sperling is sure Rony is a communist. Naturally,
Archie Goodwin does the legwork, which includes getting
close to Gwenn. Then Rony turns up dead, and Archie becomes
the prime suspect. 1995.
Seeing a Large Cat RC 44758
by Elizabeth Peters
read by Barbara Rappaport
3 cassettes
Amelia Peabody and her family have come to Cairo in 1903 for
an archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings. Upon their
arrival, her husband, Radcliff, receives a note warning them
to stay away from tomb Twenty-A. Naturally that is no
deterrent to Amelia. Within the tomb, they find a mummy, but
it is not an ancient Egyptian. Bestseller 1997.
The Silent Cry: A William Monk Mystery RC 46870
by Anne Perry
read by James DeLotel
3 cassettes
London, 1860. Someone is horribly raping and beating
prostitutes in one of the city's worst slums. One night a
wealthy father and son are discovered beaten as well. When
the son is later accused of murdering his father, William
Monk investigates with the help of nurse Hester Latterly.
Some violence. 1997.
The Sins of the Fathers RC 45105
by Lawrence Block
read by Ray Foushee
1 cassette
Cale Hanniford hires private investigator Matt Scudder--not
to find out who slashed to death his daughter, Wendy--but
why. The prime suspect, Wendy's longtime male roommate, is
now dead in a jailhouse suicide. As Scudder learns more
about the victim's past, he gets closer to discovering the
truth about the murder. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1976.
Storm at Daybreak: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 1 RC 46590
by B.J. Hoff
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Jennifer Terry is hired as an assistant to the owner of a
Christian radio station in West Virginia. Left sightless by
a drunken driver, Daniel Kaine is a composer as well as an
ex-Olympic swimmer. As they gradually fall in love, their
happiness is threatened by attempts on Dan's life. Prequel
to The Captive Voice (RC 46591). 1986.
Sudden Mischief: A Spenser Novel RC 46015
by Robert B. Parker
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Spenser agrees to help his girlfriend Susan's ex-husband,
Brad Sterling, fight a sexual harassment case. But Spenser
discovers that Sterling is fleecing the charities he runs
fundraisers for and that he's in debt to the mob. Then
Sterling disappears and people start dying. In the midst of
it all, Susan and Spenser try to make sense of their
relationship. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
Suspense RC 46263
by Parnell Hall
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Stanley Hastings, New York private detective, is hired by
Maxine Winnington, wife of bestselling author Kenneth
Winnington, to find out who's been calling her with death
threats. During the investigation, Kenneth's ex-publisher
and his current publicist are murdered. Hastings becomes a
suspect--until his family is also threatened. Some violence
and some strong language. 1998.
Tangled June: A Dave Garrett Mystery RC 46033
by Neil Albert
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
P.I. Dave Garrett's assistant, Lisa, a transexual, wants to
impress him by handling an investigation on her own.
Noticing something odd about his background file, Lisa sets
out to prove that Dave's birth parents are not who he thinks
they are. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1997.
The Tangled Web: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 3 RC 46592
by B.J. Hoff
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Jennifer and Daniel Kaine are in the process of converting a
West Virginia farm into a Christian summer camp for disabled
youth. A hoodlum on the run from the mob turns up with the
two children of his murdered boss. The Kaines offer shelter
and prepare for the hit men to arrive. Sequel to The Captive
Voice (RC 46591). 1988.
That Day the Rabbi Left Town RC 45452
by Harry Kemelman
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Having resigned from Barnard's Crossing Temple, Rabbi Small
now heads the newly created department of Judaic studies at
nearby Windermere College. He is just learning the quirks of
fellow faculty members when one of them--an elderly
eccentric--is found dead. Rabbi Small doesn't believe it was
a heart attack that killed the professor. Some strong
language. 1996.
Torch: A Fred Carver Mystery RC 45732
by John Lutz
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Moments after Donna Winship pays Florida P.I. Fred Carver
one thousand dollars to shadow her, she steps in front of a
speeding truck and dies. Then her apparently grief-stricken
husband commits suicide. Or so it seems until Carver
unravels an intricate scam. Violence and some strong
language. 1994.
Trial RC 45572
by Parnell Hall
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Actor-turned-private-investigator Stanley Hastings assists
personal-injury lawyer Richard Rosenberg on his first murder
case. The husband accused of murdering his wife claims he
played cards all night with his buddies. After Hastings
interviews the card players, he is sure something about this
airtight alibi doesn't ring true. Some strong language.
1996.
Trouble in Paradise: A Jesse Stone Novel RC 47045
by Robert B. Parker
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Jimmy Macklin, just out of jail, is already planning another
job. He heads to Paradise, Massachusetts, to rob the wealthy
residents of nearby Stiles Island. Macklin hopes police
chief Jesse Stone will be ineffectual, but Stone--although
distracted by his ex-wife's arrival--still has his wits
about him. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1998.
Tumbleweed RC 45318
by Janwillem van de Wetering
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
When an upscale prostitute is found stabbed to death aboard
her houseboat, Amsterdam detectives Grijpstra and de Gier
head the inquiry. The victim's clients all have alibis, and
she is described as a witch with foreign connections. The
two sleuths doggedly pursue the trail of clues to a small
island and an unlikely killer. Violence. 1976.
The Two-Bear Mambo RC 43183
by Joe R. Lansdale
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
The biracial investigating team of Hap Collins and Leonard
Pine venture into a racist East Texas town looking for the
missing Florida Grange, who is Hap's former lover and
Leonard's lawyer. The two sleuths have a raucous series of
humorous and brutal encounters with some local rednecks
before they resolve Florida's fate. Strong language and
violence. 1995.
The Unlucky Seven: A Gil Yates Private Investigator Novel RC
46259
by Alistair Boyle
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
A terrorist is sending mail bombs to the seven people he
believes rule the world. The next victim, billionaire Harold
Mattlock, hires private detective Gil Yates, alias Malvin
Stark, for protection. Yates teams up with the beautiful
Wiggy, who has been researching terrorist groups for years.
Together they work to prevent another killing. 1997.
Up Jumps the Devil RC 45837
by Margaret Maron
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
When a former neighbor is shot in broad daylight in his own
backyard, Judge Deborah Knott pays a condolence call on his
widow. She hears the family version of the murder, but
quickly finds out that the sheriff suspects others who have
stronger motives. 1996.
Violent Crimes RC 46632
by Hugh Holton
read by Michael Stanton
3 cassettes
The bombing of a Black Muslim mosque is psychopath Steve
Zalkin's first strike for imagined past wrongs. Zalkin is
working a Chicago hit list that includes cops, a reporter,
and a nun. Also targeted is officer Larry Cole, who races to
stop the madman. Strong language, violence, and descriptions
of sex. 1997.
The Virgin in the Ice: The Sixth Chronicle of Brother
Cadfael RC 45828
by Ellis Peters
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Twelfth-century Shropshire was a hotbed of crime; this is
the sixth medieval mystery solved by Brother Cadfael. This
time he has to travel some distance from his Shrewsbury
monastery, through countryside made dangerous by civil war,
in search of two missing wards of the order. 1982.
Vow of Silence: Daybreak Mysteries, Volume 4 RC 46593
by B.J. Hoff
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Jennifer and Daniel Kaine welcome two newcomers to Shepherd
Valley, West Virginia. Whitney Sharyn, the deaf director of
an organization for disabled people, hopes to escape her
past, and Michael Devlin wants to help her. When Whitney's
former boyfriend tracks her down and begins to stalk her,
her faith is tested. Sequel to The Tangled Web (RC 46592).
1988.
A Wasteland of Strangers RC 46363
by Bill Pronzini
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
When John Faith pulls into the derelict northern California
resort town of Pomo, his presence threatens the locals.
Being large, ugly, and aimless with money disturbs many
people. When a wealthy and beautiful widow is murdered,
Faith becomes the most likely suspect. Written in several
first-person narratives. Some violence, some strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Way of the Traitor: A Samurai Mystery RC 46720
by Laura Joh Rowland
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Japan, 1690. Sano Ichiro, the shogun's chief investigator,
is sent to Nagasaki by the shogun's jealous lover. Nagasaki
is the only place foreigners are allowed to trade, but it is
a place of danger, intrigue, and greed. When the body of a
Dutch trader is found mutilated, Ichiro has his hands full
preventing war. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex.
1997.
Way past Dead RC 44796
by Steven Womack
read by Don Emmick
2 cassettes
It's the wrong time for P.I. Harry James Denton to be called
to investigate country music singer Rebecca Gibson's murder.
Denton's girlfriend, Dr. Marsha Helms, has just been taken
hostage in the Nashville morgue by a group of evangelical
fanatics. But the siege is long and leaves Harry with
nothing to do, so he delves into the dark side of country
music. Some strong language and some violence. 1995.
Weighed in the Balance: A William Monk Mystery RC 45445
by Anne Perry
read by James DeLotel
3 cassettes
Prince Friedrich gave up his crown and his country for
Princess Gisela. Now, twelve years later, he has died and
Countess Zorah Rostova--living in Victorian London--has
accused the princess of murder. But when the countess is
charged with slander, she comes to Sir Oliver Rathbone for
help. Naturally, Rathbone calls upon his friend William Monk
to investigate. 1996.
What Men Say RC 45558
by Joan Smith
read by Connie Crawford
2 cassettes
Loretta Lawson's best friend, Bridget Bennett, has just
married and bought a house outside Oxford. At the
housewarming party, the body of a young woman is discovered
on the property. Bridget, pregnant and distraught, moves in
with Loretta during the investigation and is soon charged
with murder. It is up to Loretta to prove Bridget innocent.
Some violence and some strong language. 1993.
What's the Worst That Could Happen? RC 46566
by Donald E. Westlake
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Dortmunder, the burglar, is upset when one of his wealthy
victims tells the cops that Dortmunder's ring is his--and
steals it from him. After escaping, Dortmunder and his gang
follow the billionaire around the country, robbing him as
they go, while trying to recapture the burglar's lucky ring.
Some strong language. 1996.
Winning Can Be Murder: A Sheriff Dan Rhodes Mystery RC 46551
by Bill Crider
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Football is the highlight of social life in Clearview,
Texas. So when the assistant high school football coach is
murdered, Sheriff Dan Rhodes is pressured to solve the case.
Then days later the town's gambler is killed. Rhodes
suspects a connection. 1996.
Occult and Horror
Aura RC 43994
by Carlos Fuentes
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
Young scholar Felipe Montero is employed in the house of an
aged widow to edit her deceased husband's memoirs. There he
meets Aura, her beautiful green-eyed niece with whom he
falls passionately in love. But his passion gives way to
horror as he gradually learns the truth about Aura and her
relationship with her aunt. Bilingual edition in Spanish and
English. 1965.
Best Ghost and Horror Stories RC 46255
by Bram Stoker
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Originally published in 1914, these fourteen horror tales
depict supernatural and brutal events in a variety of
settings. In "The Dualitists," a pair of cruel, degenerate
boys embark on a campaign of destruction. They "progress"
from breaking housewares to killing animals and, ultimately,
to cold-blooded murder. Violence. 1997.
The Best New Horror RC 46872
edited by Stephen Jones
read by David Palmer
4 cassettes
Selection of twenty-four horror stories from 1996. The
editor's introduction provides an overview of the status of
horror fiction writing and publishing. Also contains
"Necrology: 1996," an obituary of writers, artists, and
performers who contributed to the horror genre and died in
1996. 1997.
Blood and Chocolate RC 45584
by Annette Curtis Klause
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
A beautiful teenage werewolf, Vivian, is attracted to a
normal human, Aiden, but Aiden's rejection of Vivian's dual
nature almost kills her. Vivian is then forced to come to
terms with her position in the pack and to accept her
destiny. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some
strong language. For senior high readers. 1997.
The China Garden RC 45811
by Liz Berry
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Claire knows that she and her mother, Frances, share some
psychic ability, but it isn't until they travel to her
mother's childhood home, Ravensmere, that Claire realizes
what this means for her future. Claire falls in love with
Mark and would leave to be with him, but the ancient estate
claims her as its guardian. For senior high and older
readers. 1996.
The Complete Stories RC 44929
by Edgar Allan Poe
read by Ed Blake
8 cassettes
Sixty-eight short stories by the nineteenth-century American
master of the macabre. Contains familiar favorites such as
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Gold Bug," and "The
Pit and the Pendulum," as well as such lesser known works as
"MS. Found in a Bottle," "King Pest," "The Man That Was Used
Up," "The Devil in the Belfry," "The Balloon-Hoax," and
"Some Words with a Mummy." 1992.
House of Echoes RC 45919
by Barbara Erskine
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
While searching for her birth mother, Joss Grant discovers
that she has inherited a mansion. Since her husband, Luke,
has just lost his company, moving to Belheddon Hall seems
perfect. But when their two small sons show signs of abuse,
her family suspects Joss. Somehow she has to discover what
or who is behind the eerie happenings in the old house.
1996.
The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre
RC 46641
by W.W. Jacobs
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in
the early 1900s. Some stories feature seamen and dockhands
from the South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked.
Others reflect ordinary English homes where strange events
unfold. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.
Nazareth Hill RC 45193
by Ramsey Campbell
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
A man and his teenage daughter move into an apartment house
that once served as a mental asylum where patients were
tortured. The family and their neighbors witness specters
and eerie scenes of past horrors. Strong language, violence,
and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Night Terrors: Stories of Shadow and Substance RC 46459
edited by Lois Duncan
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Eleven short stories of terror and fright written by popular
young adult authors. In "The Bogey Man," a boy discovers too
late that his grandmother wasn't lying about the dangers of
the basement. In "The Beautiful Thing," a teenager longs for
the power and the thrill of borrowing his friend's gun.
Includes an afterword by each author. For senior high and
older readers. 1996.
Pandora: New Tales of the Vampires RC 46125
by Anne Rice
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A fledgling vampire, David Talbot, persuades the
two-thousand-year-old Pandora to record her life story. Her
tale begins in Rome, 15 B.C., where she was born and later
fell in love with the still-mortal Marius, the man who
changed her destiny. Some violence. Bestseller 1998.
Publish and Perish: Three Tales of Tenure and Terror RC
46236
by James Hynes
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Three stories about academics seeking tenure. In "Queen of
the Jungle," a couple's cat doesn't approve of an adulterous
affair; in "99," an anthropologist in Britain ends up in a
village of druids; and in "Casting the Runes," an evil
professor uses spells to steal manuscripts. Some strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1997.
Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories RC 46737
edited by Roald Dahl
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Dahl has selected fourteen tales for their "spookiness,"
intended "to give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts."
He includes "W.S." by L.P. Hartley, "Harry" by Rosemary
Timperley, "Playmates" by A.M. Burrage, and "Afterward" by
Edith Wharton. 1983.
Time without End RC 45479
by Linda Lael Miller
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
In this sequel to For All Eternity (RC 39330), vampire
Valerian meets the latest reincarnation of Brenna, whom he
loved and lost when he was a fourteenth-century mortal. Now
she is Las Vegas homicide detective Daisy Chandler, and
Valerian is terrified she'll die tragically as she did in
all previous lives. Explicit descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1995.
Traveling with the Dead RC 46023
by Barbara Hambly
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
Pre-World War I Europe. Ex-British agent John Asher of Those
Who Hunt the Night (RC 31645) pursues a vampire, Ysidro, and
an Austrian spy across Europe. John does not know that his
young bride, Lydia, is following him, hoping to help. And
Lydia seeks the aid of the vampire. Some violence. For
senior high and older readers. 1995.
The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter RC 46437
by S.P. Somtow
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
When a part-Jewish, part-Lakota boy and a half-mortal,
half-vampire girl fall for each other, decisions have to be
made--fast. On Halloween, they'll both turn sixteen and
Rebecca's father is planning her devivification party to
make her a vampire forever. Some violence. For junior and
senior high readers. 1997.
The Wolf's Hour RC 44469
by Robert R. McCammon
read by Ted Stoddard
5 cassettes
In the final days of World War II Michael Gallatin, master
spy, lover, and werewolf, sets out on a secret mission.
Determined to crack a secret Nazi plan, Gallatin moves about
the continent, only to be trapped himself just before the
D-Day invasion. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and
violence. 1989.
Political Themes
A Change of Gravity RC 46950
by George V. Higgins
read by Gregory Gorton
4 cassettes
Daniel Hilliard, former state representative, and Ambrose
Merrion, District Court clerk, have been friends for thirty-
five years and have recently been indicted by the feds for
some shady political activity from years ago. Not entirely
corrupt and not entirely innocent, the two old friends learn
how politics has changed. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Consul's Wife RC 46639
by W.T. Tyler
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
The Congo, 1970s. Recently assigned to Africa, Hugh Mathews,
a vagabond foreign service officer, becomes engrossed in
native life. At the embassy, however, his coworkers are more
interested in politics and cocktail parties. But the
consul's wife, Blakey Ogden, shares Mathews's interest in
the interior's culture. The two soon fall in love and plunge
into an affair. 1998.
Dark Horse RC 46476
by Doug Richardson
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
A young and attractive Texas lawyer and community activist,
Mitch Dutton, runs for Congress against a long-term
incumbent. When the incumbent dies in a hunting accident, a
dark horse candidate without a past replaces him. Little is
known about Shakespeare McCann. And what Mitch and his wife,
Connie, later find out must be kept secret. Some strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Echo House RC 45181
by Ward Just
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Tale that spans three generations of a powerful Washington,
D.C., family. The political betrayal of Senator Adolph Behl
brings his son, Axel, to understand the subtle nature of
power. Axel's son, Alec, goes on to realize the family's
long-held political ambitions. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
No Safe Place RC 47001
by Richard North Patterson
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Only seven days remain until the Democratic presidential
primary in California in the year 2000. Running against the
incumbent vice president, Senator Kerry Kilcannon
unexpectedly finds himself confronting personal issues: his
affair with reporter Lara Costello and the antiabortionist
who wants to kill him. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. Bestseller 1998.
Now You Know RC 45474
by Michael Frayn
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Terry runs an organization that exposes British government
secrets to the public. While ferreting out information, he
meets young civil servant Hilary, a keeper of secrets.
Hilary assists Terry and later works for him when fired by
the government. Soon it's clear that Terry has secrets of
his own. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1992.
The Peacemaker RC 44871
by Mark J. Livingstone
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Jarvis MacFarlane becomes president of the United States
following the assassination of his predecessor in this novel
of political intrigue. He manages the challenges of the
office and the crisis of the crumbling Soviet Union, while
members of his own political party--and even his
family--work to undermine him. 1990.
Power Curve RC 45121
by Richard Herman
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
Upon the unexpected death of the president, Vice President
Madeline Turner takes over the Oval Office. Beset by foreign
crises and political intrigue, the untested chief executive
discovers a valuable ally and advisor in the Executive
Cabinet. Meanwhile China and Japan are poised for war.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Project RC 46316
by Zev Chafets
read by Gary Roan
2 cassettes
House speaker Dewey Goldberg becomes president following a
tragic accident. America's first Jewish chief executive,
Goldberg is opposed by Israel's right-wing prime minister.
Goldberg dispatches an aide, Charlie Walker, to Israel,
where Walker uncovers a plot to destabilize the world.
Strong language. 1997.
The Sunday Macaroni Club RC 46471
by Steve Lopez
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
In Philadelphia, assistant district attorney Lisa Savitch
and ex-FBI agent Mike Muldoon investigate the politically
corrupt Sunday Macaroni Club. Led by ex-con and ex-senator
Augie Sangiamino, the club takes care of unions, traffic
tickets, and polluting oil companies. Savitch and Muldoon
stumble onto white-collar crime, bribery, murder, and a
public health epidemic. Some violence and some strong
language. 1997.
Psychological
Dancing on the Edge RC 45669
by Han Nolan
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
Miracle, thirteen, lives in her grandmother Gigi's world of
seances and fabricated family stories. Feeling isolated and
unreal, Miracle tries to melt away by dancing among lit
candles and accidentally sets herself on fire. In a mental
hospital, Miracle receives the counseling she needs to
believe in reality. Some violence. For senior high readers.
National Book Award 1997.
Enduring Love RC 45887
by Ian McEwan
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
Several men try to rescue a small boy in an escaping
helium-filled balloon. The boy lands safely, but the
aftermath of the event, in which one man dies, will haunt
Joe Rose the rest of his life. For fellow rescuer Jed Parry
makes eye contact with Joe and immediately becomes obsessed
with love for him, leading Jed to haunt Joe night and day.
Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1997.
Grace Notes RC 46663
by Bernard MacLaverty
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
After a five-year estrangement, Catherine McKenna returns to
Ireland for her father's funeral. Catherine, a musician and
composer, lives in Scotland with her illegitimate daughter.
She immediately feels the repression of her small-town,
Catholic upbringing, which aggravates her clinical
depression. Some strong language and some violence. 1997.
The Madhouse Nudes RC 46463
by Robert Schultz
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
John Ordway is a successful painter of nudes in New York
City. With his girlfriend, Jamie, he moves to a small town
in Iowa to work in peace. Jamie later returns to city life,
and John suffers a nervous breakdown. When one of John's
local models is attacked, he is arrested. Confused, John is
not sure that he didn't do it. 1997.
The Old Religion RC 47012
by David Mamet
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
The proceedings of a trial are revealed through the musings
and interior dialogs of Frank, a southern Jew, wrongly
accused of raping and murdering a young factory girl.
Although Frank knows who the real murderer is, he cannot
persuade his lawyer to defend him properly, and he gradually
realizes why he is actually in court. Some violence and some
strong language. 1997.
On the Couch: Great American Stories about Therapy RC 45587
edited by Erica Kates
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Nineteen stories demonstrate the interaction between
therapist and patient. "If Only Bert Were Here" tells about
Aileen's inability to accept the death of her cat, Bert.
Only her therapist will listen to her--for a fee. In
"Psychoanalysis Changed My Life," an elderly therapist
intervenes actively in guiding her patient in new
directions. 1997.
The Reader RC 46772
by Bernhard Schlink
read by Richard Hauenstein
1 cassette
As a teenager in Germany, Michael Berg meets an older woman
who becomes his first lover. Frau Hanna Schmitz always has
him read to her when he visits. She disappears one day, but
he encounters her at a trial for Nazi prison guards years
later when he is in law school. Shocked and dismayed,
Michael can neither understand nor condemn Hanna, who, he
learns, is illiterate. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1997.
Riven Rock RC 45676
by T. Coraghessan Boyle
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
1904. Stanley McCormick, heir to a Chicago fortune, marries
a young scientist and leader in the women's movement,
Katherine Dexter. McCormick soon descends into his family's
schizophrenia and sexual mania and is secluded for the rest
of his life. His wife remains faithful to him, from a
distance. Some violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Zombie RC 45714
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Psychopathic serial killer Quentin P. stalks and abducts
young men to lobotomize them into submissive sex slaves.
Neither his upscale family nor his therapists imagine the
horrors being perpetrated by this apparently nice young man.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995.
Religious Themes
Ancient Rage RC 43407
by Mary Lee Wile
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Years after the death of John the Baptist, his mother,
Elizabeth, talks with Mary, who has lost her son, Jesus.
Elizabeth is filled with rage at the martyrdom of her
beloved son, whom she miraculously conceived after being
barren and ashamed for many years. The women share their
grief as mothers, and Mary offers the embittered Elizabeth
comfort and a sense of grace that she has found for herself.
1995.
Escape from Egypt RC 45792
by Sonia Levitin
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
The biblical story of Exodus told through the eyes of Jesse,
a Hebrew slave, and Jennat, an Egyptian-Syrian slave. When
Jennat joins the flight from Egypt, Jesse must decide
whether to follow his heart. The journey through the desert
is described as both a physical and spiritual quest, in
which beliefs in God are strengthened. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.
Ester Ried Yet Speaking RC 45556
by Isabella Alden
read by Susan Nardone
2 cassettes
At the turn of the century, years after the death of his
beloved Christian sister, Ester, Alfred Ried bemoans his
inability to carry on her charitable work, especially with a
group of unruly poor boys. Help comes in the form of his
boss's young wife, Flossy Roberts. Despite Alfred's grave
doubts, the results are astounding. 1997.
A Love Divine RC 45476
by Alexandra Ripley
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
5 cassettes
This fictional account of the life of Joseph of Arimathea
portrays social and political events of biblical times as
well as Joseph's life at sea, his love for Sarah, and his
efforts to convert the Celts to Christianity. At his meeting
with Jesus of Nazareth, Joseph's crippled daughter, Helena,
was healed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
Ruth Erskine's Crosses RC 45555
by Isabella Alden
read by Mimi Black
2 cassettes
At the turn of the century, Ruth learns that her widowed
father, Judge Erskine, has been married twice and has a
grown daughter almost Ruth's age. When he summons the
daughter and her mother to live with Ruth and himself, Ruth
has to rely on her Christian faith to help her accept her
unpolished stepmother and half-sister. 1997.
Romance
All through the Night RC 46746
by Connie Brockway
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In Regency England, special agent Jack Seward is searching
for a thief who is targeting the prince's elite circle of
friends. A sexually charged encounter between Jack and the
culprit reveals that the burglar is a woman. But Jack
doesn't realize she is the widow he's courting. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997.
All We Hold Dear RC 44911
by Kathryn Lynn Davis
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
4 cassettes
This sequel to Too Deep for Tears (RC 32648) returns to
idyllic Glen Affric in northern Scotland. In 1988, on her
eighteenth birthday, Eva Crawford discovers she is adopted
and that her birth mother is Celia Ward. The story
alternates between 1988 and the 1880s as Eva learns the
history of her real family. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Always to Remember RC 46243
by Lorraine Heath
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
"Clay" Holland, who refused to carry a gun during the Civil
War, has been branded a coward since his return to Cedar
Grove, Texas. Meg Warner tries to shame him and to
commemorate the town's fallen heroes by commissioning him to
carve a memorial statue for the town. But Meg is surprised
by Clay's courage. Some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Amanda RC 45302
by Kay Hooper
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
In the summer of 1995 Amanda Daulton returns to Glory, the
southern mansion where she spent the first nine years of her
life. She claims to be the same Amanda who, twenty years
ago, fled in the night with her mother after a frightening
experience that remains suppressed in her memory. But there
are some who are not convinced of her claim. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995.
An Angel for Emily RC 45678
by Jude Deveraux
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Angry at being stood up by her fianc, Emily Jane Todd is
speeding down a curving road in North Carolina when she hits
a man. Michael is unscathed by the accident because he is
actually Emily's guardian angel, sent to protect her from
some evil--if only he knew what. Emily tries her best to
dump Michael, but he stays by her side to find the evil
pursuing her. Bestseller 1998.
An Angel for the Earl RC 45322
by Barbara Metzger
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
After Lucinda Faire has an accident while attempting to
return home from an elopement gone sour, she lies
unconscious, waiting to die. But Lucinda can't go to heaven
unless she can persuade the earl of Stanford to repent of
his wicked ways. The earl, however, doesn't want anything to
do with his new guardian angel. 1994.
Annie's Song RC 46753
by Catherine Anderson
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Everyone believes Annie Trimble is an idiot, so the town
bully, Douglas Montgomery, has no qualms about raping her.
His brother, Alex, runs him out of town, however, marries
the pregnant Annie, and adopts the baby. Alex patiently
helps Annie overcome her fear of men, and he is quite
surprised when he discovers she is not dumb--just deaf. Some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Blue Window RC 46461
by Temple Bailey
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Hildegarde grew up on a farm in Missouri with her mother and
two aunts. Now Hildegarde's mother is dead. Her dying wish
is that her daughter be reunited with Hildegarde's long-lost
father in Maryland. Hildegarde is overwhelmed by the upscale
lifestyle she encounters in the East and longs for the true
love she left behind. 1926.
Breakfast in Bed RC 45593
by Sandra Brown
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Sloan Fairchild agrees to let her best friend's fianc,
Carter Madison, finish writing his novel at her San
Francisco bed-and-breakfast. But when she meets Carter,
Sloan is shocked by her immediate strong attraction to him
and by his declaration of the same feelings for her.
Explicit descriptions of sex. 1983.
Bride of the Mist RC 45317
by Christina Skye
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Kara Fitzgerald, a bridal magazine editor, wants to do a
photo shoot at Dunraven Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Castle owner Duncan MacKinnon refuses. Then unusual
circumstances put Kara and Duncan in London, where they are
forced to work together on a project--one that sends Kara
back in time to nineteenth-century Draycott Abbey. Sequel to
Bridge of Dreams (RC 44830). Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Catherine and Amanda: The Calhoun Women, Book 1 RC 46063
by Nora Roberts
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
The Calhoun women can no longer keep up their family home
and decide to sell it to a hotel chain. Of course,
everything would change if only they could find their
great-grandma's legendary emerald necklace. Then Catherine
falls in love with hotel owner Trent, and Amanda falls for
the architect. Prequel to Lilah and Suzanna (RC 46064).
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1991.
Choice Deceptions RC 44986
by Emma Jensen
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Miss Aurelie Carollan needs to escape from relatives
scheming to acquire her inheritance. Jason Granville, Lord
Tarrant, needs a "fiance" of his own chosing to avoid his
parents' choice. When an ad in the Times catches Jason's
attention, the two are thrown together in a scheme they hope
will solve their problems. But instead it may only wreak
havoc in their lives. 1996.
Come the Spring RC 45564
by Julie Garwood
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Garwood continues her story of the Clayborne family, begun
in For the Roses (RC 43563). U.S. Marshal Daniel Ryan tricks
Cole into becoming a marshal, and together they track down a
gang of bank robbers. In the process, both men fall in love
with women who were in the bank. Some strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997.
The Complete Fiction of W.M. Spackman RC 45929
by W.M. Spackman
read by Randy Wieck
5 cassettes
Five novels depicting romantic love in urbane, sophisticated
settings. The first, Heyday, portrays the alienation that
affects a group of carefree Ivy League students in Greenwich
Village during the Great Depression. Some strong language.
1997.
Conor's Way RC 45910
by Laura Lee Guhrke
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
Louisiana, 1871. Impoverished Olivia Maitland has prayed for
someone to help her run the farm, but finding a beaten Irish
prizefighter on the road is not what she expected. With her
three young adopted daughters, Olivia nurses Conor Branigan
back to health. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. 1996.
A Cottage by the Sea RC 46721
by Ciji Ware
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Blythe Barton Stowe divorces her British movie-director
husband after he has an affair with her sister. She retreats
to Barton Hall in Cornwall where she eerily learns more
about her ancestors, whom her late Wyoming grandmother
insisted were Cornish. Meanwhile she falls for the hall's
present owner. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Dancing on Snowflakes RC 43167
by Malcolm Macdonald
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Katy O'Barry had her coming out during the 1897 Dublin
Season. But her appalling behavior has led her parents to
send her to relatives in Stockholm, where they hope she will
learn proper manners. Katy has other plans, though, and when
she arrives in Stockholm, she secures her own lodgings. Some
strong language. 1993.
Daniel's Gift RC 45410
by Barbara Freethy
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Daniel St. Claire longs to meet his father,
Luke Sheridan, head of a California biotech company. But his
mother, Jenny, wants nothing to do with Luke, who left her
for his career. Then, after attempting a reunion, Danny is
hurt in a terrible accident. As he lies unconscious in the
hospital, Danny's parents try to make amends. Some strong
language. 1996.
Dear Lady RC 45775
by Robin Lee Hatcher
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Lady Beth Wellington has come to America in 1897 to escape
an arranged marriage. But when she shows up on the doorstep
of her ten-year-old pen pal Janie Steele, the girl's father,
Garret, makes Beth feel she has made a mistake in coming to
Montana. Eventually time heals all wounds, including those
suffered by Garret in his first marriage. 1997.
Devotion RC 46130
by Katherine Sutcliffe
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
England, 1805. Trey Hawthorne, duke of Salterdon, wounded by
a band of thieves, lies in a state of semiconsciousness
occasionally awakening and turning violent. Maria Ashton,
wanting to escape a tyrannical father, restores Trey to
health. Love develops, but an aristocrat isn't supposed to
marry a servant. Sequel to Miracle (RC 40276). Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Dream a Little Dream RC 45735
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
After her embezzling televangelist husband dies in a crash,
his destitute young widow, Rachel Stone, brings her little
boy back to face the unfriendly town of Salvation, North
Carolina. Reeling from his own loss, surly Gabe Bonner is
dismayed to find himself helping Rachel. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Dust Devil RC 45987
by Rebecca Brandewyne
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Renzo Cassavettes's difficult childhood was brightened only
by the happy memory of watching a butterfly emerge from its
cocoon and by his friendship with Sarah Kincaid. Now, twelve
years after Renzo fled town accused of murder, his return to
claim Sarah reignites an old hatred in the real killer.
Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1996.
Emerald Rain RC 46553
by Linda Francis Lee
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Nicholas Drake has won his case in court and has almost won
the revenge he has wanted for years. But Ellie Sinclair
refuses to sell him the piece of New York City property he
needs to complete his victory--and he won't let the matter
drop. As they fight their battle of wills, an attraction
grows between them. Some descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Enchanted April RC 46007
by Elizabeth von Arnim
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
On a rainy February day in London, Mrs. Lotty Wilkins
notices an ad in the Times for a small medieval Italian
castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let for the
month of April. A seed is planted in her mind, and soon she,
along with three other women, find themselves on a holiday
in Italy that will ultimately affect the lives of each one.
1922.
The Famous Heroine RC 44305
by Mary Balogh
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes
Miss Cora Downes, daughter of a merchant, did not think
twice about rescuing a drowning child. But the child is a
duke's nephew, and his mother has insisted on taking Cora in
as her protge for the London season. When the duke asks
his friend Lord Francis to dance with Cora at least once,
the result is unexpected. Some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Fascination RC 46749
by Leona Blair
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
In 1900 Miranda Cunningham heads for London to meet her
husband, Paul. On board ship, she and her niece, Cynthia,
meet Kitt McAllister, an independent spinster looking for a
good time, and Steven James, a recently widowed senator.
Soon all three women are in love with Mr. James. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997.
The Final Chapter of Chance McCall RC 45378
by Stephen Bly
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
New York editor Lynda Austin is alarmed when the last
chapter of a book containing treasure maps disappears from
the office. A clue leads her to believe the missing pages
are in Montana, which gives Lynda a good excuse to meet up
with appealing rodeo circuit cowboy Brady Stoner again.
1996.
Finders Keepers RC 46141
by Sharon Sala
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
A car accident cost Molly Eden her unborn child and the
chance to have another. So Molly is overcome with pain when
a lost child runs into her yard and asks, "Isth you my
momma?" But that is just the beginning of the hurt she
endures as she falls in love with the boy's father. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Finding the Dream RC 45977
by Nora Roberts
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Holding the Dream (RC 44156), Laura
Templeton struggles to cope with her divorce, raise her two
daughters, run Templeton House, and work at the store where
she is part owner. Further complicating her life, her
brother Josh asks her for a favor on behalf of his longtime
friend, Michael. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1997.
Firebird RC 47253
by Janice Graham
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Kansas attorney Ethan Brown is engaged to a wealthy
rancher's daughter when he meets violinist Annette Zeldin,
in town from Paris for her mother's funeral. After Annette
and Ethan fall in love, a double tragedy unites them and
Ethan's fiance in a most unusual way. Strong language.
1998.
For the Love of Emma RC 45636
by Lucy Gordon
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
After her very young sister dies, a heartbroken Briony takes
a temporary job in Carlyle Brackman's company. A strict,
demanding boss, Carlyle is a different person with his
little girl Emma, who is dying. Briony is shocked when
Carlyle begs her to fulfill Emma's main wish by becoming her
mother and his wife until Emma dies. Some descriptions of
sex. 1996.
Forever After RC 47178
by Catherine Anderson
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Meredith's abusive, mob-connected husband is dead, but
Glenn, his father, wants custody of her four-year-old
daughter, Sammy. Keeping one step ahead of Glenn leads
Meredith to a small Oregon town. There she meets Sheriff
Heath Masters and his "retired" police dog Goliath, who help
her and Sammy heal. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
Forget Me Not RC 45794
by Stef Ann Holm
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
In the late nineteenth century, after her marriage ends, New
York socialite Josephine Whittaker moves west. Picking
Sienna, Wyoming, from a novel, she arrives to find that her
valise and money are missing and that there are no jobs for
her. Desperate and broke, Josephine lies about her skills
and lands a cook position on a ranch. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1997.
The Ghost RC 45158
by Danielle Steel
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
After a ten-year marriage ends, all Charlie Waterston has
now is the future. He is leaving his architectural job in
London and returning to New York. Too devastated to work,
Charlie takes a leave of absence to go skiing in Vermont.
But a snow storm leaves him stranded in Massachusetts, where
a stay at a bed and breakfast changes his life forever.
Bestseller 1997.
Heart of Thunder RC 45055
by Johanna Lindsey
read by Chris Shields
2 cassettes
In 1870, Samantha Blackstone Kingsley returns to Mexico
after three years of schooling in the East. At a stopover in
Denver, Samantha shoots a man in self-defense. Outlaw Hank
Chavez, amazed at her shooting ability, is immediately
attracted to Samantha. But she has her sights on someone
else. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1983.
The Homecoming: Being the Sixth Volume of the Daughters of
Mannerling RC 47164
by Marion Chesney
read by Jill Ferris
1 cassette
Lizzie, the remaining unmarried Beverley sister, has no
desire to marry the current owner of her family's former
mansion, Mannerling, just so her mother can live there once
more. Besides, the haughty duke of Severnshire certainly has
no intention of courting Lizzie! Sequel to The Romance (RC
44592). 1997.
Homeport RC 46181
by Nora Roberts
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
Dr. Miranda Jones works in her family's business as an art
expert specializing in bronzes. After identifying a statue
as genuine that later proves to be fake, Miranda's
reputation is ruined. Determined to find the real sculpture,
Miranda joins forces with handsome art thief Ryan Boldari
and soon finds herself falling in love. Some explicit
descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some
violence. Bestseller 1998.
I'll Be Seeing You RC 45581
by Lurlene McDaniel
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Carley Mattea is in the hospital yet again when Kyle Westin
is admitted. Kyle has been temporarily blinded by a
chemistry experiment gone awry, so he cannot tell that
Carley's face has been disfigured by cancer. Kyle falls in
love with the Carley he knows, but she is determined that he
will never see her after he recovers. For senior high and
older readers. 1996.
Illusions RC 46451
by Janet Dailey
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Bodyguard Delaney Wescott is called to New York to protect
movie star Lucas Wayne from his former lover, Rina Cole.
Lucas is somewhat hesitant to deal with a female protector,
but soon realizes Delaney is good at her job. Delaney,
however, has much more to deal with, including her former
lover and a murder. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Incurable Matchmaker RC 46578
by Mary Balogh
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
When the marquess of Kenwood's prowess with the ladies is
challenged, the tipsy nobleman accepts a wager to bed the
virtuous Diana Ingram, recent widow of a clergyman. The two
are invited to a house party given by Diana's mother-in-law,
who has matchmaking ideas of her own. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1990.
Indiscreet RC 46742
by Mary Balogh
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Lady Catherine is banished to a small village after an
illicit love affair. For five long years, she lives an
anonymous but contented life. Unexpectedly, Viscount
Rawleigh, the rake twin brother of the local landlord, comes
to visit. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Intimate Strangers RC 45787
by Juliette Mead
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Americans Christy and Gabe McCarthy and Britons Maggie and
Oliver Callahan innocently decide that a change of scenery
will put a spark in their respective marriages. When both
couples join a home-exchange program for their summer
vacations, however, each relationship faces greater
jeopardy. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Jacaranda Tree RC 45484
by Rebecca Brandewyne
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Heiress Arabella Darracott is sent to live with her guardian
in Australia after her father's death. Shipwrecked offshore,
Arabella is rescued by wealthy ex-convict Lucien Sinclair.
She spends weeks in the wilderness with him and succumbs to
his passionate overtures. Upon reaching her destination she
attempts to forget him. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.
Jackson Rule RC 44789
by Dinah McCall
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
When Jackson Rule was sixteen, he went to prison for killing
his father. Now thirty-one and newly free, Jackson's chances
of finding a decent job and helping his troubled sister are
bleak until nursery owner Rebecca Hill hires him despite the
protests of her preacher father. Strong language, some
violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
Keegan's Lady RC 46569
by Catherine Anderson
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
Colorado, 1885. Ace Keegan returns to avenge his
stepfather's murder and his mother's rape. He discovers that
the killer, Conor O'Shannessy, is dead but O'Shannessy's
daughter, Caitlin, has inherited the ranch. Ace compromises
Caitlin's reputation, but then proposes a marriage of
convenience as compensation. Descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1996.
Kiss Me, Katie RC 45134
by Robin Lee Hatcher
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
In 1916, Katie Jones returns to her Idaho hometown to
convince women to exercise their newly won right to vote.
The first person she sees is her childhood friend Ben
Rafferty, who is now the newspaper editor. Although Katie
has no place for marriage in her own future, she's
disappointed to learn Ben is courting someone. Some strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Klone and I: A High-Tech Love Story RC 46518
by Danielle Steel
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In Paris to meet her children, Stephanie spends a day
sightseeing with Peter Baker--a handsome, courteous American
businessman. Back in New York, he creates a companion for
her while he is traveling: a robotic clone named Paul. Steph
loves both conservative Peter and flashy, sexy Paul, but she
must choose between them. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Lady's Companion RC 45373
by Carla Kelly
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
At twenty-five, Susan Hampton has given up hope of a London
season since her father gambled away the family estate. She
does not want to stay with her aunt, who will treat her as
little more than a servant. So she finds work as a lady's
companion--but the woman doesn't want her help. 1996.
Larkspur RC 45933
by Dorothy Garlock
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Twenty-three and unmarried, Kristin Anderson angers her half
brother when she leaves his Wisconsin home to claim
Larkspur, the Montana ranch she unexpectedly inherits in
1883. Others want Larkspur too, so she joins forces with a
cranky cowboy to save it. Some violence, some strong
language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Last Valentine RC 46819
by James Michael Pratt
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Reporter Susan Allison interviews Neil Thomas about his
parents' fifty-year love story to be aired on Valentine's
Day. Being a cynic about true love, Susan is skeptical while
she investigates Caroline and Neil's romance but gradually
falls in love herself. Some violence. 1996.
The Last Viking Queen RC 44977
by Janelle Taylor
read by June Carter
3 cassettes
Princess Alysa, nineteen, will soon become ruler of two
kingdoms. But the high priest, Trosdan, says Alysa must
first overcome several evils. Her new husband, Prince Gavin,
wants to fight the battles necessary to save Alysa's
kingdoms and his own, but he fails to understand that
preventing Alysa from following her destiny will bring
disaster. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.
Liberty Blue RC 45424
by Robin Lee Hatcher
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Olivia Vanderhoff fled New York and her overbearing father
several years ago when he demanded she wed a man of his
choice. Now, in 1890, she is living happily on her Idaho
ranch under the name Libby Blue. But then she accidentally
shoots Remington Walker, who was hired by her father to find
her. Some descriptions of sex. 1995.
Lilah and Suzanna: The Calhoun Women, Book 2 RC 46064
by Nora Roberts
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Catherine and Amanda (RC 46063), the hunt
for great-grandma Bianca's emerald necklace continues. When
Max, a professor and avid sailor, washes ashore during a bad
storm, he is rescued by Lilah, who soon loses her heart to
him. Suzanna falls in love with ex-cop Holt, the grandson of
Bianca's lover. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1991.
The Love Charm RC 45435
by Pamela Morsi
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In 1820s Louisiana, Armand Sonnier secretly loves his
childhood friend Aida Gaudet but feels his unremarkable
looks and short stature would never appeal to her. When
Armand inadvertently causes Aida to break up with his best
friend, he's terrified that he has sent her into the arms of
his older, married brother. Some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1996.
The Love Pirate RC 43543
by Barbara Cartland
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette (Reissue)
Bertilla Alvinston's mother sends her to Sarawak as a
missionary to get her away from home, and after many
adventures, Bertilla falls in love with trade investigator
Lord Saire. 1977.
The Love Slave RC 45233
by Bertrice Small
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
3 cassettes
As the second-born twin, Regan MacDuff faces life as a nun.
But when she is taken to the convent at age fifteen, she is
sold into slavery and ends up in training to be a "love
slave" for a Moorish caliph. As Regan learns erotic arts,
she and her trainer break the first rule--they fall in love.
Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1995.
Love Warps the Mind a Little RC 46380
by John Dufresne
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Lafayette Proulx's wife kicks him out when he admits to
having an affair. His girlfriend, Judi, reluctantly lets him
move in temporarily. He spends his time trying to write a
novel and socializing with Judi's bizarre family. Then Judi
discovers she is dying of cancer and Lafayette becomes her
caregiver. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1997.
Lovers Forever RC 44982
by Shirlee Busbee
read by Mimi Bederman
3 cassettes
Tess Mandeville's great-grandmother was stolen away from her
fianc, the earl of Sherbourne, and forced to marry the
baron of Mandeville in 1740. When the fortune-hunting new
Baron Mandeville attempts to do the same to Tess, she tries
to flee to London and ends up in the arms of the current
earl of Sherbourne. Explicit descriptions of sex, some
strong language, and some violence. 1996.
The Matchmakers RC 46382
by Janette Oke
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
When Cynthia Longley's husband died three years ago, her
widower father practically moved into her home to help her
and her two sons adjust. But now Cynthia is feeling the need
for some space--and she thinks her father needs some too.
She could not have imagined, however, what happens when her
friend Judith suggests they introduce him to a fellow church
member's mother. 1997.
Message in a Bottle RC 46179
by Nicholas Sparks
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Beautiful single mother Theresa Osborne, a syndicated
columnist, is vacationing at Cape Cod. Finishing an early
morning jog on the beach, she finds a corked bottle with a
love letter to an elusive Catherine from Garrett. Believing
that Garrett is a sensitive and caring man, Theresa decides
to find him. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
My Outlaw RC 45632
by Linda Lael Miller
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
At age seven, Keighly Barrow looks in the mirror at her
grandmother's house and sees a young boy who appears to be
in a saloon. A century apart, the two meet at the mirror
whenever Keighly visits. As an adult, she inherits the house
and vows to go through the mirror. Explicit descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1997.
The Night Remembers RC 46185
by Kathleen Eagle
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Fleeing her abusive ex-lover and her teaching job in upstate
New York, Angela Prescott settles in Minneapolis. With a new
home and a new identity, she befriends a homeless
twelve-year-old, who helps her get a job as a waitress. Then
she is attacked by a gang, helped by a "masked" man, and
finds that she has a whole new family. Some strong language.
1997.
No Ordinary Princess RC 45749
by Pamela Morsi
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Princess Calhoun is the oil baron's daughter. Bossy and
plain, Princess is still not married at the old age of
twenty-four. When ex-Rough Rider Tom Walker comes to the
Oklahoma oil town, he realizes the inheritance waiting to be
had with Princess. Deceiving her into marriage, their lives
fall apart when the truth is discovered. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Nop's Hope RC 45745
by Donald McCaig
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Penny Berkeholder, grieving the loss of her husband and
daughter, leaves home for the sheepdog circuit. Her border
collie, Hope, is the son of the trophy-winning dog Nop from
Nop's Trials (RD 20896). Penny and Hope take work on Oren
Wright's ranch and later join Ransome Barlow back on the
road. Although both men love her, Penny can't find comfort
with either until a crisis occurs. 1994.
The Old Bank House RC 47189
by Angela Thirkell
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
Now up in years and with dwindling resources, Mrs. Sowerby
has come to accept the fact that she must sell the Old Bank
House. Mr. Sam Adams seems to be a perfect candidate to buy
the manse. But before leaving her beloved home, Mrs. Sowerby
informs the new owner the house likes a mistress. Soon
numerous weddings are being announced. Prequel to County
Chronicle (RC 47244). 1947.
Once a Warrior RC 46443
by Karyn Monk
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
In 1207, with his peaceable clan facing attack, MacKendrick
sends for the great warrior MacFane and his armies. They
never appear, and MacKendrick is killed. His daughter
searches for MacFane and learns he is now an injured drunk.
Disguised as a boy, she convinces him to train her clan to
fight. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1997.
Only Love RC 45718
by Erich Segal
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
As a young doctor, Matthew Hiller joins Mdecine
Internationale and trains to work in Africa. He falls in
love with a fellow trainee, Silvia, and they plan to marry.
But Silvia deserts him and marries another. Years later,
Silvia comes to Matthew to explain--and for treatment of a
brain tumor. Some strong language. Bestseller 1997.
The Outsider RC 44881
by Penelope Williamson
read by Margaret Strom
4 cassettes
Rachel Yoder and her young son Benjo are trying to survive
on a Montana sheep ranch in the 1880s, when out of the woods
comes severely wounded Johnny Cain. Although the Amish folks
frown upon the widow Rachel taking care of an "outsider,"
she continues to do so. But the community is outraged when
she hires Cain to help on the ranch. Some violence. 1996.
The Pact RC 46385
by Hilary Norman
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Olivia, Jamie, and Annie, American high school students in
London, become bonded emotionally when their parents are
killed in an air accident. Through the years, Olivia and
Jamie, married to another woman, fight their mutual
attraction. But then Olivia discovers a dark secret
concerning the deaths, and both Jamie and Annie run to her
aid. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Petals on the River RC 45287
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
In April 1747 Shemaine O'Hearn, falsely accused of thievery,
arrives in Virginia aboard a convict ship. Though used to a
comfortable life, she survives the hardships of her journey
and is happy to become indentured to kindly Gage Thornton, a
widowed shipbuilder with a two-year-old son. But Shemaine's
troubles are far from over. Some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1997.
A Place to Call Home RC 45772
by Deborah Smith
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
As a child in the mountains of Georgia, Claire Maloney
developed a special friendship with an older, motherless boy
from an outcast family. Twenty years later Claire returns
home to heal from injuries suffered on her job as a reporter
investigating domestic violence. She finds that her old
friend still loves her. Some strong language and some
violence. 1997.
Promise Me Forever RC 45737
by Lori Copeland
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
When the McDougal sisters' stagecoach was attacked in
Promise Me Today (RC 39455), each sister was taken in tow by
a different man. This sequel to Promise Me Tomorrow (RC
45453) relates Amelia's rescue by Captain Morgan Kane. He
dumps Amelia in Galveston, but she is kidnapped and sold as
a prostitute and once again needs to be rescued. Some
violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1994.
Promise Me Tomorrow RC 45453
by Lori Copeland
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
When the McDougal sisters' stagecoach was attacked in
Promise Me Today (RC 39455), each sister was taken in tow by
a different man. This account follows Anne-Marie, who was
rescued by Creed Walker, a Crow warrior who is hiding a
cache of gold. They agree to help one another, but they may
kill each other first. Some strong language, some violence,
and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
Promise Me Tomorrow: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 4 RC
45369
by Lori Wick
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
This sequel to To Know Her by Name (RC 45370) relates the
story of Katherine, daughter of Jackie and Clayton Taggart.
Katherine is working at an orphanage when she meets widower
Chase McCandles. He chaperones her when she delivers two
children to their new home. On the return trip, Katherine
becomes ill and spends time at Chase's home where she meets
his young son, Quintin, who needs a mother. 1997.
Promise of Love RC 45264
by Mary Renault
read by Pamela Brook
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Vivian, a young nurse in training, and Mic, an assistant
pathologist, are both employed in an English provincial
hospital. The extraordinary pressures of their environment
seem to complicate their love from the start. Some
descriptions of sex. 1939.
The Rake's Rainbow RC 45411
by Allison Lane
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Regency rake Thomas Mannering is so devastated by the love
of his life's marriage to someone else, he has spent the
last few months in a drunken stupor. When an accident puts
him in bed with Caroline Cummings, a vicar's daughter,
Thomas realizes he must change his ways. But even the
charming and efficient Caroline seems unable to make Thomas
forget his former love. 1996.
Reason to Believe RC 45461
by Kathleen Eagle
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Ben and Clara Pipestone were meant for each other. But they
have been separated for two years because Ben betrayed the
trust in their marriage. Now their daughter, Anna, thirteen,
is in trouble, and her parents have joined to help her. In
doing so, perhaps Ben will also reclaim his Lakota Indian
heritage. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1995.
The Riddle of Alabaster Royal RC 46452
by Patricia Veryan
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
After being wounded in Spain in 1813, Captain Jack Vespa
returns to England with plans to settle down at Alabaster
Royal, his newly inherited estate in Dorsetshire. Jack looks
forward to peace and quiet, but what he finds is a home
believed to be haunted, a young woman and her grandmother
hiding out there, and a series of nighttime visitors. 1997.
Sara's Song RC 46588
by Fern Michaels
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
Dr. Sara Killian meets an unusual rock star, Dallas Lord,
and impetuously agrees to marry him. Following his untimely
airplane accident, Sara mourns Dallas while dealing with his
ex-girlfriend and disagreeable brother Adam. All she has
left is a song Dallas wrote for her--a song that becomes
valuable. Some violence. 1998.
Scandalous RC 45371
by Candace Camp
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
In nineteenth-century England, Priscilla is shocked to find
a naked man almost unconscious on the porch of her home,
Evermere Cottage. He's an American who has lost his memory
of everything except being held captive by two men.
Priscilla, who secretly writes adventure stories, tries to
help him solve the mystery of his past. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.
Secrets RC 46626
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Uneasy with her life as a millionaire's daughter, Jessica
Morgan runs away to start a new life as a school teacher in
the town of Glenbrooke, Oregon. Although she faces
unexpected difficulties, Jessica falls in love with the
town, and especially with paramedic Kyle Buchanan, who
shares her Christian views. 1995.
The Seduction RC 46868
by Laura Lee Guhrke
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
In 1882, while visiting Italy, American Margaret Van Alden
is being pressured by her wealthy father to find a titled
Englishman to wed. Meanwhile, the suicide of his brother has
made Trevor St. James an earl, but one in desperate need of
money. Explicit descriptions of sex, some strong language,
and some violence. 1997.
The Senator's Wife RC 46835
by Karen Robards
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Senator Honneker is running for reelection, but his marriage
to young and attractive Ronnie has a negative effect on the
polls. Tom Quinlan is hired to change her image, but matters
become complicated when he and Ronnie fall in love. Then the
senator is murdered and Ronnie stands accused. Violence,
strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.
Sharp Edges RC 46066
by Jayne Ann Krentz
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Pretending to be lovers on vacation, Eugenia Swift, director
of the Leabrook Glass Museum, and Cyrus Colfax, a private
investigator, travel to Glass House on Frog Cove Island,
near Seattle. They are on separate missions and are looking
for two killers, but soon part of their ruse becomes a
reality. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1998.
Shattered Rainbows RC 44463
by Mary Jo Putney
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
Lord Michael Kenyon doesn't mind risking his life for
England; perhaps it will help him forget the past. Catherine
Melbourne doesn't mind being a battlefield nurse; after all,
her husband is in the war. But when Catherine saves
Michael's life on more than one occasion, he will do
anything for her. He even pretends to be her husband. Some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
Silent Melody RC 45576
by Mary Balogh
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
As a young child, Lady Emily Marlowe has a fever that leaves
her deaf and unable to speak, yet she learns to communicate
with Lord Ashley Kendrick in their own special language. So
she is devastated when he goes to India and then marries.
Later, in 1763 Ashley returns home, and Emily knows she
loves only him--but she is engaged to another. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Simply Love RC 45936
by Catherine Anderson
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
Colorado, 1887. Gold mine owner Luke Taggart, tired of
saloons, gambling, and loose women, wants to settle down
with a live-in mistress. When he sees Cassandra Zerek
reading to a group of school children, he believes he has
found the right person. But Cassandra plans to become a nun.
Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1997.
Sophie's Heart RC 43647
by Lori Wick
read by Anne Mullen
3 cassettes
In the 1980s, Janet Ring teaches a Bible study class in
Chicago and worries about her widowed brother Alec, whose
wife died in a tragic accident, leaving him with three
children. When Sophie, a young woman from Czechoslovakia,
comes to class one day, Janet quickly sees her as the answer
to prayer. 1995.
Spice Box RC 45614
by Grace Livingston Hill
read by Chris Shields
2 cassettes
Immediately following her sister's funeral, Janice Whitmore
leaves her home of five years to escape her evil
brother-in-law. Found unconscious in a snowstorm, she is
nursed back to health by Dr. Howard Sterling. But Janice
will have to evade her nemesis three more times before she
finds happiness. For high school and older readers. 1943.
The Storm and the Splendor RC 44963
by Jennifer Blake
read by Mary Ann Nichols
4 cassettes
As her father's confidante, Julia Marie Dupr of New Orleans
is well aware of his involvement in plans to rescue Napoleon
from St. Helena. But she didn't expect that she would be on
the ship undertaking the mission. Then her father dies, and
Julia is at the mercy of a shipful of men. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1979.
Sunrise Song RC 44788
by Kathleen Eagle
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
In 1973 Michelle Benedict inherits her aunt's house.
Concerned about a 1930s Indian cemetery located next to the
house, she attempts to find relatives of those buried there.
Her search leads to an involvement with Zane Lone Bull and
the discovery of terrible secrets about their connected
past. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Sweet Savage Love RC 44502
by Rosemary Rogers
read by Suzanne Toren
4 cassettes (Reissue)
A Paris-educated senator's daughter experiences high
adventure and many love affairs in post-Civil War New
Orleans, the West, and Mexico during the reign of
Maximilian. Prequel to Dark Fires (RC 12232). Explicit
descriptions of sex. 1974.
Tallchief RC 46082
by Dinah McCall
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Morgan Tallchief is devastated when his lover and her family
are reported lost in an explosion. Years later, when
Tallchief's lover emerges from a witness protection program
and resumes their romance, ex-commando Tallchief faces
daunting odds to protect her. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
This Matter of Marriage RC 46244
by Debbie Macomber
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
As successful career woman Hallie McCarthy turns thirty, she
decides it's time to find a husband and start a family.
Meanwhile Steve Marris moves next door and the two become
friends. Steve tells her of his undying love for his
ex-wife, and Hallie describes her series of disastrous
dates. 1997.
Thrill! RC 45720
by Jackie Collins
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Gorgeous Lara Ivory agrees to star in a film for her
ex-husband's wife, Nikki. While on the set, Lara falls in
love with new actor Joey Lorenzo. While her colleagues
struggle to control Lara, a stalker is watching her every
move. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1998.
To Know Her by Name: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 3 RC
45370
by Lori Wick
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Whispers of Moonlight (RC 44429), Travis
Buchanan, on his way home to his wife, Rebecca, finds a
letter in his mail requesting that he meet McKay Harrington
at the Boulder Hotel. They meet and arrange to get together
several days later to discuss some business. But soon after
their first encounter, Harrington, a U.S. Treasury agent, is
shot. 1997.
The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman RC 46671
by Louise Plummer
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Six-foot-tall Kate has cataracts and wears thick glasses.
Her brother's friend is staying with Kate's family for
Christmas, and she has always had a crush on him. But he
brought along a beautiful college woman. Kate isn't sure she
should try to compete for Richard with the new woman, not to
mention Kate's flirtatious friend. For junior and senior
high readers. 1995.
The Unmanageable Miss Marlowe RC 40995
by Emma Lange
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
2 cassettes
Young Sarah Marlowe and her London cousin, Kitty, are gently
bred but not particularly well-to-do. Sarah agrees to have
her Season with Kitty, but it's not marriage she has in
mind. She plans to win back a friend's family jewels from an
unscrupulous society man. Lord Dominic Ravensby, while
escorting his niece to the same parties, somehow finds
himself constantly having to rescue Sarah from uncomfortable
situations. Some strong language. 1991.
An Unspoken Promise RC 46823
by Georgia Bockoven
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Diana Winchester has always rescued her little sister Amy
when she has gotten into trouble, but the latest fiasco left
Amy broken in body and spirit. Believing that Amy's real
problem may be that she is adopted, Diana decides to help
her locate her birth family. But Diana is unprepared for
what they find. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1997.
When Lightning Strikes RC 46462
by Kristin Hannah
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Romance author Lainie Costanza passes out while writing at
the computer and wakes up in the setting of her book--a
western about a woman captured by a bank robber and rescued
by the hero. Instead, Lainie and the villain develop an odd
relationship. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.
Winter Fire RC 45990
by Elizabeth Lowell
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Sarah Kennedy has suffered a lot. Now she hopes she, her
younger brother Conner, Big Lola (a former prostitute), and
Ute, an outlaw Indian, can live peacefully in Utah's stone
canyons while she searches for a hidden treasure. But
Sarah's quiet life is shattered when the Culpepper gang
arrives, and then Case Maxwell shows up badly wounded. Some
strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
A Winter Wedding RC 45746
by Janice Bennett and others
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Three short stories centered around the theme of weddings in
the wintertime. In The Fairy Tale Wedding, the bride's
cousin gets help from the groom's cousin in planning the
perfect ceremony, but a surprise awaits them both. In A
Match for the Season, a cousin also plays an important role.
Bestseller 1998.
With This Ring RC 46223
by Amanda Quick
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Beatrice Poole, an early nineteenth-century novelist, takes
up the search for the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite following
the suspicious death of her Uncle Reggie, who supposedly had
the rings. She arrives at Monkcrest Abbey hoping for help
from "mad monk" Leo Drake. As their mysterious search
continues, they begin to fall in love. Descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1998.
A Year and a Day RC 46739
by Virginia Henley
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Lynx de Warenne, who needs an heir, comes to secure
Scotland's Castle Dumfries for Edward Plantagenet. When Lynx
learns the steward has fathered ten children, he believes
marrying the steward's daughter may provide a successor. But
contracting to stay with Jane for a year and a day proves
problematic. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1998.
Science Fiction
Acorna: The Unicorn Girl RC 45684
by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Three prospectors find a baby alien traveling through space
in a pod. She has a little horn in her forehead and
possesses abilities to heal and to purify water and air. Her
caretakers name her Acorna. To flee scientists who want to
experiment on her, they travel to the outlaw planet Kezdet
where more evil awaits. For senior high and older readers.
1997.
Aristoi RC 44728
by Walter Jon Williams
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
Gabriel is one of the Aristoi, highly advanced humans who
use their mastery of virtual reality to explore distant
places in the electronic world of the Hyperlogos. He soon
learns that a rebellious Aristoi threatens to tamper with
the society's entire data system. Violence, some strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
The Ashes of Eden RC 45690
by William Shatner
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
At age sixty-two, Captain Kirk retires from Starfleet and
faces a life devoid of challenge and adventure. But things
change when a mysterious young woman enlists his aid to save
her homeworld. Kirk travels to a world that rejuvenates him,
but his actions threaten to disrupt the fragile peace
between the Federation and the Klingon empire. A Star Trek
novel. 1995.
Blameless in Abaddon RC 43681
by James Morrow
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Towing Jehovah (RC 43408), God, it turns
out, is not dead but merely comatose, and his body is hauled
from the Arctic to Florida, where it becomes the featured
attraction at Orlando's "Celestial City USA." Embittered
judge Martin Candle helps bring God to the World Court in
The Hague to answer for all the world's injustices. Some
strong language. 1996.
Bloodletter RC 46067
by K.W. Jeter
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
In order to counter Cardassian expansion, Major Kira is
given the task of establishing a Federation substation on
the other side of the wormhole. Her mission is jeopardized
when a Bajoran terrorist who has sworn to kill Kira manages
to shut down the wormhole, trapping her alone on the other
side of the galaxy.  A Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel.
1993.
Blue Light RC 47311
by Walter Mosley
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
San Francisco, 1960s. Needles of blue light penetrate random
people, altering their states of being. A biracial grad-
school dropout called Chance records these happenings and
the effects of subsequent behavior, while the Gray Man
(death) exacts his vengeance. Some violence, some strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Both Sides of Time RC 46220
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Annie wants romance from her boyfriend, Sean, but he's only
interested in cars. While visiting his apartment at the
crumbling Stratton mansion, Annie wanders through the
building, sad that it is to be demolished. Suddenly, she is
pulled back a century to 1895 and meets Strat, young heir to
the mansion. The period is romantic but not kind to women or
immigrant groups, and a murder threatens Annie and her new
friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.
The Cockatrice Boys RC 45350
by Joan Aiken
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
Large, evil monsters destroy most of England, forcing humans
to live underground. The Cockatrice Boys--a brave group of
volunteers who command an armored train--rush to bring food
to Manchester and determine to end the occupation. Dakin, a
drummer boy, and his cousin Sauna, who can see the future,
play important roles in the fight. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1996.
Conquerors' Heritage RC 44617
by Timothy Zahn
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
An alien race called the Zhirrzh is on the brink of all-out
interstellar war with a new and deadly race--the Humans.
Young searcher Thrr-gilag learns that despite their powers,
the Zhirrzh are no match for Human technology, and he works
fervently to prove to his superiors that the Humans do not
want war. Sequel to Conquerors' Pride (RC 42756). 1995.
Cyberweb RC 45442
by Lisa Mason
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
While Carly Nolan attempts to regain her reputation as a
telespace attorney, she goes to work for a mainframe
artificial intelligence called Cognatus. Carly learns that
Cognatus, a silicon supremacist, intends to seize control of
telespace. Sequel to Arachne (RC 42778). Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Dreamfall RC 45330
by Joan D. Vinge
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Half human-half Hydran, Cat is on the planet Refuge to
research cloud-whales, but he also hopes to learn about his
Hydran heritage from the survivors there. When Cat becomes
involved with Miya, a Hydran woman who kidnapped a human
child, many conflicts arise and Cat must choose his
loyalties carefully. Sequel to Catspaw (RC 29141). Strong
language. 1996.
Endymion RC 45928
by Dan Simmons
read by Ray Foushee
4 cassettes
Two hundred forty-seven years after the Fall of Hyperion (RC
33584), the WorldWeb is divided into many kingdoms, and the
military wing of the Catholic Church is in charge. Aenea,
eleven, emerges from the Time Tombs to challenge the church
authorities. Raul Endymion is snatched from death to assist
her. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995.
Exile's Song: A Novel of Darkover RC 45949
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Margaret Alton left Darkover as a child. Now as a
musicologist, she returns with Professor Davidson, who has
become like a father to her, to study the folk songs and
musical instruments of the planet. But Margaret's visit is
not a happy one, for shortly after arriving her beloved
professor dies, and long-suppressed painful memories begin
to surface. Some strong language. 1996.
Exodus from the Long Sun: The Book of the Long Sun, Book 4
RC 41108
by Gene Wolfe
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Cald of the Long Sun (RC 40293), the
story of the huge spacecraft Whorl reaches its climax as
Patera Silk, the young priest who has become ruler, is
confronted by an army of aliens. Some violence. 1996.
Final Diagnosis: A Sector General Novel RC 45878
by James White
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
Sector General is the massive, multi-species hospital seen
in The Galactic Gourmet (RC 45877). Now Hewlitt, a human, is
admitted with unexplainable symptoms and sent back to his
home planet. There it is discovered that he has been
inhabited by a virus, but the virus has since moved on to
another host, creating fears of an interspecies plague.
1997.
The Fortunate Fall RC 46719
by Raphael Carter
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In twenty-third-century Russia, the world is linked by
virtual reality. The Internet is used as an instrument of
thought control. Maya is a human camera, a reporter who
transmits her feelings and thoughts as well as the news. She
investigates an old atrocity and finds herself fighting the
censors. For senior high and older readers. 1996.
Freedom's Choice RC 46157
by Anne McCaffrey
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Freedom's Landing (RC 42013), the
colonists on Botany are cautiously exploring the new
territory. A Catteni rebel, Zainal, and his human lover and
interpreter, Kris, want to settle in but are leery of the
absentee Farmers. Zainal is gaining credibility with the
humans, but his family is still trying to lure him back.
1997.
The Galactic Gourmet RC 45877
by James White
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
Gurronsevas, a six-legged alien, volunteers to be the chef
on the space hospital, Sector General. His job is to make
the food palatable to all the species recuperating there.
After a series of mishaps, Gurronsevas is sent on a mission
to save a dying population. In the process, he encounters
his most challenging assignment ever. 1996.
God's Fires RC 46394
by Patricia Anthony
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
As the Inquisition draws to an end in Portugal, bizarre
events occur in the town of Quintas. Strange lights glow in
the sky; a virgin announces she is pregnant and loses her
baby; visions of the Virgin Mary are reported; and farm
fields mysteriously catch fire. But most startling is the
"star" that falls to the earth with three creatures aboard.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Golden Nineties RC 46396
by Lisa Mason
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
A staunch feminist of the twenty-fifth century in China, Zhu
Wong accepts a time-travel mission to go back six centuries
to San Francisco in the 1890s. Her adventures there give Zhu
a different perception of being a woman. Some descriptions
of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1995.
The Great Wheel RC 45777
by Ian R. MacLeod
read by Jeff Baker
3 cassettes
In the year 2070, North Africa's squalid Endless City has
barely survived the devastation of global warming. There a
priest who has lost his faith labors to find the cause of
the leukemia epidemic that plagues his people. In the course
of his search, he finds love, loss, and personal healing.
Some strong language. 1997.
How like a God RC 46440
by Brenda W. Clough
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
An ordinary suburban family man, Rob Lewis suddenly has the
power to read other people's minds and even to manipulate
their thoughts. He wants to use this talent for good, like a
comic-book superhero would, but his life slips out of
control. Abandoning his family seems the best way to protect
them...from himself. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1997.
Humpty Dumpty: An Oval RC 46889
by Damon Knight
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Wellington Stout wakes up in Italy with a bullet in his
head. He then experiences different realities that include
extraterrestrials, meteors, and dentists while reliving his
past life. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1996.
Inheritor RC 46397
by C.J. Cherryh
read by Kimberly Schraf
4 cassettes
In the sequel to Invader (RC 42111), the uneasy peace
between the human colonists and the native atevi is tested
when the starship Phoenix returns with more people two
hundred years later. The current human ambassador, Bren
Cameron, strains to prevent planetary war through building
communication between the newcomers and the natives. Some
strong language. 1996.
Legacy RC 41110
by Greg Bear
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
Hexamon agent Olmy Ap Sennon undertakes a mission to
investigate a rebel group that illegally activated the
time-space tunnel to escape to the new planet of Lamarckia.
When he arrives on Lamarckia, he finds a brutal war in
progress and a fragile ecology disrupted by human presence.
Sequel to Eon (RC 24498). Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Lives of the Monster Dogs RC 45988
by Kirsten Bakis
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In 1882 a Prussian biologist develops a race of intrepid
"dog soldiers," who walk upright and speak. The scientist
and his dogs flee to a compound in Canada from which the
dogs escape to New York in the year 2008. A young reporter
joins the dog colony and uncovers their bizarre secrets.
Violence. 1997.
The Masterharper of Pern RC 45681
by Anne McCaffrey
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Child prodigy Robinton, born at Harper Hall, is popular
among the harpers, who teach the culture of Pern through
their music. But the harpers are losing credibility because
the dreaded Thread has not fallen for centuries. And in the
north, the hatred of Robinton is growing. Falls between
Dragonflight (RC 12522) and Dragonsdawn (RC 28037). 1998.
Moonrise RC 45918
by Ben Bova
read by Brian Conn
4 cassettes
A family drama unfolds against the backdrop of Moonbase, the
first colony on the moon. Elder brother Greg Masterson wants
to close down the unprofitable Moonbase while his half
brother Doug Stavenger envisions its future viability and
worth. Their mother, Joanna, tries to mediate their ensuing
struggle. Some strong language and some violence. 1996.
The Mote in God's Eye RC 45438
by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle
read by John Polk
4 cassettes (Reissue)
In the thirty-first century, humans make initial contact
with another intelligent species. Though the aliens seem
candid, they may be concealing their true and dangerously
cunning nature. 1974.
The Naked Sun RC 45260
by Isaac Asimov
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When murder occurs for the first time on the planet Solaria,
Earth detective Elijah Haley is sent across space to
investigate, with the assistance of his robot aide, Daneel.
Sequel to The Caves of Steel (RC 44325). 1957.
Objective: Bajor RC 46114
by John Peel
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
The Hive, a huge starship housing billions of insect-like
aliens, is heading for the planet Bajor for fuel and raw
material. Within a week, the Bajorans will face annihilation
unless Captain Sisko and the crew of Deep Space Nine find a
way to stop the powerful invaders. A Star Trek Deep Space
Nine novel. 1996.
Out of Time RC 46221
by Caroline B. Cooney
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (RC 46220), 1990s Annie
Lockwood once again travels through time to see the friends
she made in 1895. She learns that the young man she loves,
Strat, has been institutionalized because of his claim that
he had seen Annie. Now she is his only chance for escape.
For junior and senior high readers. 1996.
Past Imperative: Round One of the Great Game RC 45619
by Dave Duncan
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
At the start of World War I, Edward Exeter is charged with
killing a school chum, while crippled Eleal Singer is being
held hostage in a parallel world. Exeter and Singer are both
part of a prophecy, the Filoby Testament. Edward crosses
over to the other world but must betray Eleal in order to
return. Prequel to Present Tense (RC 45644). 1995.
Pollen RC 45529
by Jeff Noon
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
In this follow-up to Noon's futuristic novel Vurt (RC
40524), the city of Manchester is struggling to survive a
lethal cloud of pollen and, at the same time, to solve the
murder of a popular cabbie--the half-human, half-Dalmatian
Coyote. The investigators face attacks by Zombies as they
try to understand the virus-laden pollen. Strong language.
1995.
Power Lines RC 46683
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Now that Yana Maddox has been adopted as one of their own by
the people of planet Petaybee, she no longer works for the
Intergal Company. Instead Yana is now spokesperson for
Petaybee. She and an ally within the Company try to convince
the Company the planet is sentient and the natural deposits
must be left alone. Sequel to Powers That Be (RC 46682).
Some strong language. 1994.
Powers That Be RC 46682
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
With her lungs badly damaged by poisonous gas, Major Yanaba
Maddock is sent to the icy planet Petaybee to recover. The
Intergal Company also has other plans for her. Yana must
find out why the geologists searching for mineral deposits
on Petaybee are disappearing and about the new life-form
they are creating. But Yana becomes loyal to her new home.
Prequel to Power Lines (RC 46683). 1993.
Present Tense: Round Two of the Great Game RC 45644
by Dave Duncan
read by Rick Rohan
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Past Imperative (RC 45619), Edward Exeter
lands in a trench during the battle of Third Ypres. Assumed
a spy, Exeter is rescued by a schoolmate. But Exeter is
still wanted dead by forces from Nextdoor, the parallel
universe he had been trapped in for the previous three
years. Soon Exeter realizes he must return to Nextdoor to
fight Zath, evil god of death. 1996.
Proud Helios RC 46113
by Melissa Scott
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
When a mysterious cloaked ship begins attacking Gamma
Quadrant shipping, Commander Sisko of Deep Space Nine is
glad to have the assistance of the Cardassians in tracking
down the pirates. But the Cardassians are obsessed with
destroying the rogue ship at any cost, even if the effort
jeopardizes the crew of Deep Space Nine. A Star Trek Deep
Space Nine novel. 1995.
Richter 10 RC 44713
by Arthur C. Clarke and Mike McQuay
read by David Elias
3 cassettes
In a near-future America devastated by ecological disaster,
ruled by Chinese corporations, and split along racial and
religious lines, seismologist Lewis Crane tries to prove to
an unbelieving world that a colossal Richter 10 earthquake
is imminent. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Saint Leibowitz and the Wild Horse Woman RC 45850
by Walter M. Miller
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
Almost forty years after A Canticle for Leibowitz (RC
32968), Miller continues the story of good versus evil, now
in the thirty-second century. The Catholic church is still
under siege by nomads, Imperial Texark, and other fiefdoms.
Brother Blacktooth travels with Cardinal Brownpony to try to
appease the warring forces. Some violence. 1997.
Shade's Children RC 46607
by Garth Nix
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
In a future world, four teenagers with different psychic
skills form a bond while trying to defeat the gory rule of
the Overlords. Encouraged and trained by Shade, their
mysterious leader, Drum, Ella, Ninde, and Gold-Eye confront
hideous monsters who would rather capture them for their
body parts than kill them. Violence and some strong
language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.
The Shadow Matrix: A Novel of Darkover RC 45950
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
In Exile's Song (RC 45949), Margaret Alton returned to her
home planet of Darkover, where she discovered her latent
powers. Now she and Mikhail Lanart-Hastur want to marry, but
first Margaret must learn to control her gift. She becomes
overshadowed by an evil force that leaves a powerful,
harmful shadow matrix etched into her left hand. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Slant RC 46296
by Greg Bear
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Queen of Angels (RC 32750), public
defender Mary Choy investigates a double murder and learns
that the nanotechnology responsible for controlling many
global problems is failing. At the same time, Jill--a
special form of artificial intelligence--is attacked by
Roddy, a similar being of unknown origin. Some descriptions
of sex, some strong language, and some violence. 1997.
The Smithsonian Institution RC 46016
by Gore Vidal
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
In 1939 "T," a thirteen-year-old math whiz, is called to the
Smithsonian Institution, where he befriends several
historical figures who come alive after closing time.
Anticipating his own death in battle at Iwo Jima, "T"
changes the past in an effort to prevent World War II.
Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Snow Queen RC 45269
by Joan D. Vinge
read by Sally Darling
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Arienrhod, the ancient but beautiful Winter Queen of the
planet Tiamant, creates a secret clone of herself. She seeks
to ensure her survival through the harsh 150-year summer
when the technologically advanced offworlders will abandon
the planet, letting her artificially maintained life come to
an end. Companion to The Summer Queen (RC 34560). 1981.
Spares RC 46318
by Michael Marshall Smith
read by Norm Thibeault
2 cassettes
In a futuristic war-torn region of Virginia, former soldier
Jack Randall works as a guard on a spares farm, where cloned
humans are kept to provide replacement parts for their
originals. When Randall absconds with seven of the "spares,"
they are pursued through a nearby megamall. Strong language
and violence. 1997.
A Specter Is Haunting Texas RC 44989
by Fritz Leiber
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
A witty parody of the politics of President Lyndon Johnson.
In the twenty-second century, Scully returns to Earth to
reclaim his family's mine. Texas, after a post-nuclear
holocaust, now rules the United States. But there is a
revolution among the peasants, and the Russians are busy in
the north. Some violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1968.
The Stainless Steel Rat Goes to Hell RC 45932
by Harry Harrison
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
A rejuvenating stay on the vacation planet Lussuoso becomes
a fast-paced quest from Heaven to Hell when diGriz's wife,
Angelina, is kidnapped from the temple of eternal truth. The
villain is the evasive professor Justin Slakey. DiGriz (the
Stainless Steel Rat) calls on his twin sons to help him find
Angelina and defeat the schemer Slakey. 1996.
Starborne RC 46560
by Robert Silverberg
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
In the twenty-third century humans must find a new planet to
inhabit. Fifty people board a starship to find a new world,
led by a year-captain and a sightless young woman, Noelle, a
telepathic mission communicator who stays in touch with her
twin sister on Earth. When she loses contact with the
planet, she is surprised by another presence in "nospace."
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.
Station Rage RC 45764
by Diane Carey
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
When a hidden tomb of Cardassian soldiers is discovered
aboard Deep Space Nine, Captain Sisko's prime concern is the
likelihood of diplomatic repercussions with the Cardassian
empire. But bigger problems are in store for Deep Space Nine
when it turns out the tomb is much older than expected and
that the soldiers are not dead but in suspended animation. A
Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel. 1995.
Sundiver RC 46547
by David Brin
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Jacob Demwa feels that it is time to leave the Center for
Uplift and his research with dolphins and chimps.
Opportunely Fagin, his E.T. (extraterrestrial) friend,
invites him to join Expedition Sundiver based on Mercury to
explore strange phenomena on the sun. 1980.
The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch RC 45198
by Philip K. Dick
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Earth is too hot to be comfortable, and the colonies on
other planets are not well developed, but drugs make it all
bearable. Can-D is the preferred drug, although Chew-Z,
produced by Palmer Eldritch, is a strong contender. Eldritch
wants to control more than the drug market, as the people at
the Can-D manufacturer find out the hard way. Some strong
language. 1964.
Through the Breach RC 46309
by David Drake
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
General Commander Ricimer and Stephen Gregg are planning a
mission, the Venus Asteroid Expedition, with the covert aim
of penetrating Landolph's Breach in the Mirror. Jeremy Moore
has his own reasons for wanting to join the expedition and
gains acceptance by unorthodox means. Sequel to Igniting the
Reaches (RC 39385). Some violence. 1995.
The Tranquility Alternative RC 43656
by Allen Steele
read by Jeff Halberstadt
2 cassettes
In this alternative-history story, the U.S. space program
places a nuclear missile base on the moon in the early
1950s. Because the cold war has ended, a U.S. mission is
launched in 1995 to destroy the lunar base. But the mission
crew is infiltrated by terrorists who have sinister plans
for the missiles. Strong language. 1996.
Voyage RC 46387
by Stephen Baxter
read by Robert Sams
5 cassettes
In 1986 three American astronauts, including an African
American and a female geologist, step onto the planet Mars.
Their success results from the efforts of ex-President John
F. Kennedy, who retired after being wounded in Dallas to
become a space lobbyist. He uses his influence to push the
space program beyond the 1969 moon landing. 1997.
Worldwar: In the Balance RC 45912
by Harry Turtledove
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes
It's World War II and the people of planet Earth are killing
each other. An invasion force arrives, looking for its
fourth world to conquer, but the invaders have only limited
resources. The humans have a chance to survive if they can
set aside their differences and unite against the aliens.
Prequel to Worldwar: Tilting the Balance (RC 47687).
Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Fourteenth Annual
Collection RC 45337
edited by Gardner Dozois
read by James DeLotel
7 cassettes
Selections include stories from prolific authors such as
Robert Silverberg, John Kessel, and Stephen Baxter, as well
as newer writers. In "Immersion" the scientists go to Africa
to study the great apes and become one with them; in "The
Flowers of Aulit Prison," shared reality for a native is
shattered by a Terran. Includes twenty-eight stories. Strong
language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Short Stories
Alligator Dance: Stories RC 45747
by Janet Peery
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Ten tales set in the Southwest that depict people caught in
life transitions or coping with trying relationships. The
title story relates a fourth grader's sexual awakening as
she is attracted to and repelled by a classmate who taunts
her with erotic images. Strong language and descriptions of
sex. 1993.
Almost No Memory RC 45601
by Lydia Davis
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
A collection of tales reflecting on diverse themes,
including love, tragedy, and alienation. In "Mr. Knockly," a
woman attending her aunt's funeral observes a grief-stricken
stranger. Hoping to learn more about the mysterious
gentleman, she follows him for weeks and then witnesses his
murder. 1997.
Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned RC 45769
by Walter Mosley
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
In fourteen linked stories, an older ex-con named Socrates
ponders decency and formulates a moral code for African
American men on the streets of Watts. Socrates employs his
principles by befriending Darryl, a fatherless
twelve-year-old boy, and making him take responsibility for
his actions. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
Angel Maker: The Short Stories of Sara Maitland RC 45978
by Sara Maitland
read by Pam Ward
3 cassettes
In this collection of thirty short stories are witches,
demons, mothers, mothers-to-be, a conquistador, and ordinary
humans. The title tale relates "Hansel and Gretel" from the
well-intentioned witch's perspective--as a midwife and
abortionist. The last selection is an homage to several
kindly witches who befriended a hostile child. 1996.
Apocryphal Tales RC 45851
by Karel  apek
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Humorous short stories written by one of Czechoslovakia's
leading novelists and playwrights during the 1920s and
1930s.  apek, who died in 1938, views European history and
mythology from the perspective of his times in order to
highlight social and political concerns. 1997.
Asking for Love and Other Stories RC 44396
by Roxana Robinson
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
A collection of stories about prosperous families split
asunder by divorce and the emotional casualties who are left
to go on with their lives. The title story tells of a
divorced woman's awkward courtship, even as she struggles
for reconciliation with her aggrieved teenage daughter.
1996.
The Astronomer and Other Stories RC 45922
by Doris Betts
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Stories set in rural North Carolina, depicting human
relationships at times of crisis and transition. In the
title work, a retired blue collar worker pursues an interest
in astronomy and takes two boarders into his home. These
involvements cause him to engage life in new ways. 1965.
Bear and His Daughter: Stories RC 46102
by Robert Stone
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
In this collection of six short stories and a novella, Stone
explores the dark side of human nature. His characters
confront the aftermath of abortions, drug-dealing, and an
excursion to a volcano gone awry. The title piece depicts
the complicated relationship between a father and his grown
daughter. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex,
and some violence. 1997.
The Best American Mystery Stories, 1997 RC 46147
edited by Robert B. Parker
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Twenty hard-boiled mystery stories first published in 1996.
Includes well-known authors Jonathan Kellerman and Elmore
Leonard. In "Red Clay," a movie star is accused of murder in
a small southern town. In "Hot Springs," a football coach
continues his losing streak. Some strong language, some
violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Best Ghost and Horror Stories RC 46255
by Bram Stoker
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Originally published in 1914, these fourteen horror tales
depict supernatural and brutal events in a variety of
settings. In "The Dualitists," a pair of cruel, degenerate
boys embark on a campaign of destruction. They "progress"
from breaking housewares to killing animals and, ultimately,
to cold-blooded murder. Violence. 1997.
The Best New Horror RC 46872
edited by Stephen Jones
read by David Palmer
4 cassettes
Selection of twenty-four horror stories from 1996. The
editor's introduction provides an overview of the status of
horror fiction writing and publishing. Also contains
"Necrology: 1996," an obituary of writers, artists, and
performers who contributed to the horror genre and died in
1996. 1997.
Birds of America: Stories RC 47005
by Lorrie Moore
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Twelve short stories featuring vulnerable women with rueful
lives. In "Willing," Sidra, who describes herself as a
"minor movie star, once nominated for a major award," is
back in Chicago forlornly looking for a normal life. But her
parents are uncomfortable around her, and the auto mechanic
she dates is not the marrying kind. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
Burning Your Boats: The Collected Short Stories RC 45129
by Angela Carter
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
4 cassettes
A collection of bizarre short stories featuring themes and
characters from legend and history. In the gothic tale "The
Bloody Chamber," a virginal bride recounts the events of her
wedding night with her husband, who is likened to the
notorious Bluebeard. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes RC 43538
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes (Reissue)
This final dozen cases completes the amazing career of
Sherlock Holmes. Among the short stories included are "The
Adventure of the Illustrious Client," "The Adventure of the
Veiled Lodger," and "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire."
1955.
Cat Crimes for the Holidays RC 46096
edited by Martin H. Greenberg and others
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Nineteen original mysteries, each involving a cat at the
scene of the crime or as a feline sleuth. Various holidays
throughout the year provide the settings for these stories,
which include "How the July Fourth Cat Saved the Day and
Ruined the Night" and "To Grandmother's House We Go." 1997.
The Circus in the Attic and Other Stories RC 46060
by Robert Penn Warren
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
A collection of stories that variously portray Southern
small town society, rural life, and a professor in academia.
"Blackberry Winter" is a man's boyhood reminiscence about a
rude drifter who visited his family's Kentucky farm years
ago and made an indelible impression. 1947.
A Classic Christmas Crime RC 46158
edited by Tim Heald
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Thirteen mysteries by different authors. The selections vary
in location, theme, and type of murder, but all take place
at Christmastime. In "Political Corrections," an editor
objects to almost every word of a 1930s manuscript. In "A
Card or a Kitten," a middle-aged playboy buys jewelry from a
"loose woman." 1995.
Collected Stories RC 46003
by Carson McCullers
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
Short stories from a southern writer including "The Member
of the Wedding" and "The Ballad of the Sad Caf," which are
considered McCullers's best works. Many of the stories are
autobiographical and feature southerners, either at home or
transplanted to the north. Some violence and some strong
language. 1987.
The Collected Stories RC 45295
by Paul Theroux
read by Jim Zeiger
5 cassettes
Over sixty short stories set in all corners of the globe.
Many of the characters are strangers in a distant land and
feel alienated from their surroundings. In "White Christmas"
Christians celebrate the holiday in the humid tropics. In
"Children" an American father in London is first proud of
but later embarrassed by his British-raised sons. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Complete Stories RC 46132
by Franz Kafka
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Twenty of Kafka's longer stories make up most of this
collection, followed by fifty-five short stories and
sketches. Included are all the stories published during his
lifetime (1883-1924) and several others selected from his
literary estate. 1971.
Complete Stories RC 47137
by Dorothy Parker
read by Kristin Allison
4 cassettes
Forty-eight stories and nine sketches written between 1920
and 1958 by the literary magazine writer and founder of the
Algonquin Round Table. In these stories, Parker often writes
about those who cannot extricate themselves from the
unsuccessful personal relationships in which they are
involved. She also depicts the effects of poverty on people
who received little or no education. 1995.
The Complete Stories RC 44929
by Edgar Allan Poe
read by Ed Blake
8 cassettes
Sixty-eight short stories by the nineteenth-century American
master of the macabre. Contains familiar favorites such as
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Gold Bug," and "The
Pit and the Pendulum," as well as such lesser known works as
"MS. Found in a Bottle," "King Pest," "The Man That Was Used
Up," "The Devil in the Belfry," "The Balloon-Hoax," and
"Some Words with a Mummy." 1992.
The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories RC 45218
by Sarah Orne Jewett
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Poignant stories about late-nineteenth-century life in a
Maine fishing village. In the title story first published in
1886, a writer retreats to spend a quiet summer in a remote
seaport, where she discovers a strong and cohesive community
even as the town faces economic decline. 1997.
The Courts of Love: Stories RC 45723
by Ellen Gilchrist
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Ten stories portray different aspects of love. In the
novella "Nora Jane and Company," it is 1995 in Berkeley, and
the stability of Nora's happy family life is threatened when
the fathers of her twin girls meet again. In "A Man Who
Looked like Me," a woman recalls her first love's good
nature and how her father's prejudice prevented her
marriage. 1996.
The Cricket on the Hearth and Other Christmas Stories RC
45381
by Charles Dickens
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Three short Christmas tales written in the 1850s. In "The
Cricket on the Hearth" and "The Holly-Tree,"
misunderstandings between lovers are cleared up in time to
make the holiday cheerful. Similarly, in "The Haunted
House," lovers are eventually united. 1994.
Cruising Paradise RC 46242
by Sam Shepard
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Forty short tales about relationships, growing up, and
loneliness by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright. Many of
the stories are situated in the western United States and
Mexico; some depict the grandeur and tedium of moviemaking.
1996.
The Crystal Frontier: A Novel in Nine Stories RC 46402
by Carlos Fuentes
read by Lewis Grenville
2 cassettes
Nine stories by the award-winning Mexican author are tied
together by the title reference to the border between Mexico
and the United States. Fuentes explores the cultural and
economic differences between the Hispanics and the Anglos
where they intermingle geographically. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1997.
The Deryni Archives RC 44524
by Katherine Kurtz
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Collection of eight stories in which Kurtz describes events
in the lives of the characters found in the various novels
about Deryni. Includes the complete first story she ever
wrote--the premier version of the Deryni vision. Some
violence and some strong language. 1986.
Do the Windows Open? RC 45627
by Julie Hecht
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Short stories depicting the excesses and banality of life in
late-twentieth-century America, as told by a neurotic
middle-aged woman. In the title work, she describes a series
of bizarre characters encountered on a bus ride from Long
Island into Manhattan, a trip she manages only with the aid
of tranquilizers and music by Mozart. 1997.
Drown RC 44468
by Junot Daz
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
Stories depicting the hardscrabble lives of young Latino men
in areas ranging from the streets of the Dominican Republic
to the urban slums of New Jersey. In "Aurora," a small-time
drug dealer dreams of escaping his plight and finding
acceptance and a stable life. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Enchiladas, Rice, and Beans RC 45222
by Daniel Reveles
read by Lewis Grenville
2 cassettes
Nine novellas center around the lives of ordinary people in
a Mexican border town in Baja California. In "The Other
Woman," a mistress explains to a young wife why it is better
not to be married in Mexico. In "Of Time and Circumstance,"
an American finally travels to Tecate to meet his Mexican
lawyer only to find a surprise. Strong language and some
violence. 1994.
The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse RC 43829
by Hermann Hesse
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes
Twenty-two tales, written between 1904 and 1918, in which
Hesse seeks to contend with what he sees as "the sinister
threat of science and commercialism," and which mirror
events in Hesse's life. Some stories explore the ironies of
romantic failure and artistic success, and others reflect
changes within society. 1995.
Field of Thirteen RC 47129
by Dick Francis
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Mystery stories featuring horses and racetracks. Eight were
previously published (most in the 1970s), and five are
originals. In "Spring Fever," an older woman falls in love
with her young jockey. In "Blind Chance," a blind boy picks
up information about photo finishes and places his bets
before the races are decided. Bestseller 1998.
Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Other Stories RC 46104
by Sharyn McCrumb
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
A collection of suspenseful short stories. In the title
story, a bully always "borrows" a boy's homemade bike but
later dies when it falls apart. In "Not All Brides Are
Beautiful," a journalist marries a serial killer in jail in
order to write his story, and then the prisoner is released
on a technicality. 1997.
Giant Bones RC 46757
by Peter S. Beagle
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Six short stories in which magic is part of daily life. In
"The Last Song of Sirit Byar," a traveling minstrel, knowing
the power of songs, reserves one to be used only when he is
ready to die. "Lal and Soukyan" brings back characters from
The Innkeeper's Song (RC 39098). For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
Girl Goddess #9: Nine Stories RC 44748
by Francesca Lia Block
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
1 cassette
Stories about unconventional teenage girls, their
dysfunctional relationships, and their extravagant
fantasies. In the title story, two girls imagine having
their own magazine and interviewing a flamboyant rock star.
Strong language and descriptions of sex. For senior high and
older readers. 1996.
The Girl in the Flammable Skirt: Stories RC 47008
by Aimee Bender
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Sixteen short stories in which the ordinary becomes
unordinary. In "The Rememberer," a person experiences
reverse evolution. In "The Bowl," a woman becomes attached
to a gift from an unknown source. And in "Quiet Please," a
grieving librarian has sex with every man who enters the
library. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1998.
Hints of His Mortality RC 45423
by David Borofka
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Stories that depict the angst and guilt of middle-aged men
who regret their failure to measure up to life's
expectations. In "The Summers of My Sex," the storyteller
recounts some of the boyhood experiences that influenced his
sexual development. Strong language. 1996.
The House of the Vestals: The Investigations of Gordianus
the Finder RC 46381
by Steven Saylor
read by Jeff Baker
2 cassettes
This collection of nine short stories fills in the gap
between Saylor's Roman Blood (RC 36648) and Arms of Nemesis
(RC 41404). These mysteries portray important features of
Gordianus's life--his relationships with his wife, Bethesda;
his adopted son, Eco; his manservant, Belbo; and his patron,
Lucius Claudius. Some violence. 1997.
I Love You, I Hate You, Get Lost RC 45753
by Ellen Conford
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Seven humorous stories reflecting the ups and downs of life
as a teenager. In the title story, Dana has to take her
little brother, Zach, on a romantic cruise with her
boyfriend. In "Body Wave," a teen getting a permanent
rambles on and on to her hairdresser about how she ended up
with the date she has for a major dance. For junior and
senior high readers. 1994.
In Praise of Mothers: A Literary Anthology RC 45603
edited by Lilly Golden
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Fourteen short stories exploring the relationships between
mothers, children, and family. Includes "Everyday Use" by
Alice Walker and "The Good Deed" by Pearl Buck. 1994.
Jo's Girls: Tomboy Tales of High Adventure, True Grit, and
Real Life RC 46097
edited by Christian McEwen
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
The author has gathered nearly forty short stories and
memoirs that feature the exuberance and high spirit of girls
who do not adhere to expected standards of conduct. Includes
works by Toni Morrison, Carson McCullers, Alice Munro, and
Simone de Beauvoir. The title honors Jo March, the tomboy of
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. For senior high and older
readers. 1997.
Krik? Krak! RC 47187
by Edwidge Danticat
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Ten short stories that reflect, to some degree, the violence
and despair of the author's native Haiti. "Children of the
Sea" is an exchange of letters between a young woman and her
lover, who is aboard a leaky boat en route to Miami.
"Nineteen Thirty-Seven" describes the harsh treatment of a
Haitian woman imprisoned for witchcraft. Winner of the 1995
National Book Award. 1995.
The Lifeguard RC 46347
by Mary Morris
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
Ten stories about ordinary people who confront crisis and
experience an epiphany. In the title work, a teenage
lifeguard basks in the adulation of the bathers on his
beach. When a girl stops breathing and he is unable to help,
a woman intervenes to save the day and transform his life.
For high school and older readers. 1997.
Men Giving Money, Women Yelling: Intersecting Stories RC
46810
by Alice Mattison
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Fifteen interconnected short stories about young people in
New Haven, Connecticut. Tom still has a crush on Ida
Feldman, his former high school English teacher, when he
bumps into her at FedEx; she is mailing French bread to her
mother. Now that Tom is a grown-up, too, their relationship
changes. Some strong language. 1997.
The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre
RC 46641
by W.W. Jacobs
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Collection of eighteen supernatural tales set in England in
the early 1900s. Some stories feature seamen and dockhands
from the South Devon Wharf, where Jacobs's father worked.
Others reflect ordinary English homes where strange events
unfold. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997.
Monument Rock RC 46597
by Louis L'Amour
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Eight previously unpublished short stories with an afterword
by the author's grandson. In the title story, a mysterious
rider warns Lona that her fianc and her father are not the
men she thinks they are. In "A Man Named Utah," the new
marshal in Squaw Creek investigates fourteen murders and
robberies. He immediately suspects that a mass murderer is
on the loose. Bestseller 1998.
New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1995 RC 46890
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Seventeen short stories by southern writers. "In the
Distance" tells how a student home from a northern college
is overwhelmed by the cultural differences he now perceives.
In "The Stucco House," a little boy is determined to stay
with his adoring stepfather if his mother wants another
divorce. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1993 RC 46861
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by Randy Davidson
3 cassettes
Eighteen short stories concerned with relationships, love,
and family. In "White Boys and River Girls," a man remembers
a summer girlfriend who has since moved away. In "Major Six
Pockets," a father on a camping trip with his children
recalls how a fire destroyed his two sons physically but
strengthened them in other ways. Some strong language. 1993.
New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1992 RC 46696
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Seventeen short stories from prominent southern writers
including Lee Smith, James Lee Burke, and Larry Brown. In
"Explaining Death to the Dog," a grieving mother tries to
explain to her pet that the baby will never be coming back.
"A Sturdy Pair of Shoes That Fit Good" tells how another
woman spends her family's food money on shoes for the eleven
children next door. 1992.
New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1990 RC 46234
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Sixteen short stories by writers from the South. In
"Spittin' Image of a Baptist Boy," three children are
introduced to their new stepgrandmother, who has come to
"check out the divorce." In "Zoe," a teenager meets another
of her mother's new boyfriends. Strong language and some
violence. 1990.
New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1991 RC 46541
edited by Shannon Ravenel
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Sixteen short stories selected from among the best writers
of the South, including Reynolds Price, Jill McCorkle, and
Lee Smith. In "The Arabesque," two sisters live in dread of
their mother, who is insane. In "Intensive Care," a
middle-aged man leaves his family for a woman he knew in
high school, only to have her die of cancer. Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1991.
Night Terrors: Stories of Shadow and Substance RC 46459
edited by Lois Duncan
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Eleven short stories of terror and fright written by popular
young adult authors. In "The Bogey Man," a boy discovers too
late that his grandmother wasn't lying about the dangers of
the basement. In "The Beautiful Thing," a teenager longs for
the power and the thrill of borrowing his friend's gun.
Includes an afterword by each author. For senior high and
older readers. 1996.
No Easy Answers: Short Stories about Teenagers Making Tough
Choices RC 46734
edited by Donald R. Gallo
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Short stories by different authors portray teenagers facing
moral dilemmas--about pregnancy, sex, peer pressure, and
illegal activities. Not all of the young people make good
decisions, but all face the consequences of their actions.
Each story concludes with notes about the author. Some
violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997.
Normal: Stories by Lucia Nevai RC 45914
by Lucia Nevai
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Twelve stories on themes of divorce, addiction, insanity,
and family dysfunction. In the title work, an estranged
father pays a tense visit to his runaway daughter, now an
adult settled with her own family. Father and daughter
struggle awkwardly to overcome the years of bad blood. Some
strong language. 1997.
On the Couch: Great American Stories about Therapy RC 45587
edited by Erica Kates
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Nineteen stories demonstrate the interaction between
therapist and patient. "If Only Bert Were Here" tells about
Aileen's inability to accept the death of her cat, Bert.
Only her therapist will listen to her--for a fee. In
"Psychoanalysis Changed My Life," an elderly therapist
intervenes actively in guiding her patient in new
directions. 1997.
The Panic Hand RC 46230
by Jonathan Carroll
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Short stories, each with a bizarre incident as its
centerpiece. In "Mr. Fiddlehead," a woman's imaginary
childhood friend comes to live with her family. In
"Postgraduate" a thirty-two-year-old man wakes up in his old
boarding school as a student. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Photocopies RC 46724
by John Berger
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Twenty-nine short stories written as snapshots of people the
author, an art critic, has known. In "A House Designed by Le
Corbusier," a Russian mother waits fourteen years for her
son to return from the Gulag. In "A Painting of an Electric
Light Bulb," a poor artist shares his work with an art
critic who cannot help him. 1996.
Pigeon Feathers and Other Stories RC 44879
by John Updike
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
Contains nineteen of Updike's early short stories developing
some of his favorite themes: everyday life in America,
remembering the past, and coping with love and marriage.
"Packed Dirt, Churchgoing, a Dying Cat, a Traded Car," for
example, views mundane circumstances with wry humor. 1962.
The Point: Stories RC 40992
by Charles D'Ambrosio
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
Short stories with diverse settings, yet all examining a
character's emotional journey. The title story is told by a
precocious teen whose job it is to escort drunken revellers
home from his mother's wild parties. This somber yet comic
tale explores life's losses to alcohol, to infidelity, and
to suicide. Some strong language. 1995.
Pretending the Bed Is a Raft RC 46083
by Nanci Kincaid
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Eight short stories concerning southern women and the
meaning of love. In the title story, a young mother dying of
cancer decides to enjoy the life she has left and to find
her husband a new wife. In "Won't Nobody Ever Love You like
Your Daddy Does," a young girl discovers her pretty mother's
infidelity. Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Publish and Perish: Three Tales of Tenure and Terror RC
46236
by James Hynes
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Three stories about academics seeking tenure. In "Queen of
the Jungle," a couple's cat doesn't approve of an adulterous
affair; in "99," an anthropologist in Britain ends up in a
village of druids; and in "Casting the Runes," an evil
professor uses spells to steal manuscripts. Some strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1997.
The Quarry: Stories RC 46855
by Harvey Grossinger
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Five short stories and a novella about Jewish family life
and relationships. In "Hearts and Minds," a teenager tries
to reunite his hippie parents; in "Dinosaurs," a grandfather
teaches his grandson about dinosaurs but is disappointed
when the boy later becomes a paleontologist. Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. Winner of the
Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction. 1997.
Rhoda: A Life in Stories RC 45150
by Ellen Gilchrist
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Twenty-three fictionalized autobiographical stories,
arranged in chronological order, recount highlights in this
feisty redhead's life. From age ten through midlife, Rhoda
finds unique ways of handling sibling rivalry, first love,
early marriage, abortion, and physical attraction. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1995.
Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories RC 46737
edited by Roald Dahl
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Dahl has selected fourteen tales for their "spookiness,"
intended "to give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts."
He includes "W.S." by L.P. Hartley, "Harry" by Rosemary
Timperley, "Playmates" by A.M. Burrage, and "Afterward" by
Edith Wharton. 1983.
The Roaring Girl: Stories RC 45981
by Greg Hollingshead
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Short stories involving ordinary people whose lives go awry.
In "The Side of the Elements," a man rents his house for a
year and comes back to a wake. In "The Death of Brul," a
boy reminisces about growing up next to a family of fourteen
children. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1995.
Rumpole and the Angel of Death RC 46290
by John Mortimer
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Six mysteries featuring Horace Rumpole. In one case, Rumpole
defends an animal-rights activist who clashes with fox
hunters. In another a doctor is accused of hastening the end
of an Alzheimer's patient. And "She Who Must Be Obeyed,"
i.e., Hilda Rumpole, recounts his defense of a young boy
charged with using a golf club to beat his father to death.
1995.
Shadow of the Lariat RC 46131
edited by Jon Tuska
read by Bob Askey
5 cassettes
Anthology of twenty-two Western short stories by Zane Grey,
Max Brand, Les Savage, Frank Bonham, and others. A brief
biographical sketch of the author accompanies each frontier
tale, many of which originally appeared in such publications
as Lariat Story Magazine. 1995.
Tabloid Dreams: Stories RC 44780
by Robert Olen Butler
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Twelve short stories with plots inspired by tabloid
headlines. A man is reincarnated as a parrot and purchased
by his ungrieving widow. A woman develops sight in her
prosthetic eye and uses it to spy on her husband. A victim
of the Titanic has become one with the water and ends up in
a waterbed. Some descriptions of sex. 1996.
Tallgrass RC 46545
by Don Coldsmith
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Seven stories tracing the history of the Kansas prairie from
the first Native American encounters with the Spanish to the
early nineteenth century. Each story includes a historical
afterword. Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Various Antidotes: Stories RC 43226
by Joanna Scott
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Eleven short stories involving real and imaginary figures
from science and medicine with the myths and theories of
their particular times. Two of the real characters are
William Burke, who was hanged for selling the bodies of his
murder victims to an anatomy professor, and Dorothea Dix,
who sought humane treatment for the insane. 1994.
Welcome to the Monkey House RC 46605
by Kurt Vonnegut
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
A retrospective collection of humorous and satirical short
stories written between 1950 and 1968. In the title piece--
set in the future--sex is illegal because of overpopulation;
in "The Long Walk to Forever"--originally titled "Hell to
Get Along With"--the author describes his courtship of his
future wife. Some strong language. 1968.
Wessex Tales RC 46656
by Thomas Hardy
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
This 1912 edition of seven short stories, most written in
the late nineteenth century, depicts country life in England
at the time. Portrays the rural poor, mired in poverty and
oppressed by the law, surviving by any means available--even
smuggling and stealing sheep. Justice is harsh, and
desperate hunger sometimes leads to execution. 1991.
Wicked Women RC 44965
by Fay Weldon
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Twenty short stories written between 1972 and 1997 dealing
with wicked women, wicked men, wicked children, and trips to
the therapist. People break up each other's marriages, adult
children force parents from their homes, and a ghost takes
revenge on her widower. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1997.
The Wide Net and Other Stories RC 46269
by Eudora Welty
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Eight stories of the Old South, set in Mississippi along the
Old Natchez Trace. In the title work, a husband goes
carousing all night out of pique with his pregnant wife's
petulance. Returning home, he finds his wife's suicide note
and calls out the neighbors to help drag the river for her
body. 1943.
A Winter Wedding RC 45746
by Janice Bennett and others
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Three short stories centered around the theme of weddings in
the wintertime. In The Fairy Tale Wedding, the bride's
cousin gets help from the groom's cousin in planning the
perfect ceremony, but a surprise awaits them both. In A
Match for the Season, a cousin also plays an important role.
Bestseller 1998.
With the Snow Queen RC 46692
by Joanne Greenberg
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In the title novella, a woman experiments with time travel
in an attempt to relive her life. Of the thirteen short
stories, most focus on everyday routines with unexpected
twists. Two tales concern an author's relationship with
characters created on paper. Some strong language. 1991.
Working Days: Short Stories about Teenagers at Work RC 47201
edited by Anne Mazer
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Fifteen short stories about teenagers at work in a variety
of jobs. In "The Baseball Glove," Manny works in a farm
field until the "immigration people" show up. In "The Pill
Factory," Meredith endures a hot summer on an assembly line
in order to earn money for college. For senior high and
older readers. 1997.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Fourteenth Annual
Collection RC 45337
edited by Gardner Dozois
read by James DeLotel
7 cassettes
Selections include stories from prolific authors such as
Robert Silverberg, John Kessel, and Stephen Baxter, as well
as newer writers. In "Immersion" the scientists go to Africa
to study the great apes and become one with them; in "The
Flowers of Aulit Prison," shared reality for a native is
shattered by a Terran. Includes twenty-eight stories. Strong
language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Spies and Espionage
Blood and Honor RC 43940
by W.E.B. Griffin
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
This sequel to Honor Bound (RC 37933) finds Marine aviator
Cletus Frade in 1943 Buenos Aires ostensibly to bury his
father, who was killed by Nazi agents. Frade's OSS mission
is to prevent a German ship from resupplying U-boats in the
area. His personal mission is to avenge his father. Strong
language and violence. 1996.
Bomb Grade RC 46709
by Brian Freemantle
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Charlie's Apprentice (RC 39727), British
secret agent Charlie Muffin is sent to post-cold war Moscow
to probe the theft of nuclear explosives from military
silos. Muffin perilously infiltrates the Russian mafia to
recover the weapons. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Days of Drums RC 45503
by Philip Shelby
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
The fast-track career of Secret Service agent Holland Tylo
is derailed when a prominent senator is murdered on her
watch. The distraught Tylo realizes almost too late that she
holds political secrets that both criminals and government
officials are desperate to obtain at any price. Strong
language and violence. 1996.
The Eleventh Commandment RC 46508
by Jeffrey Archer
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Connor Fitzgerald has worked for the CIA for twenty-eight
years, although his family thinks he works for Maryland
Insurance. Now his boss, Helen Dexter, is out to destroy
him. After Connor manages to eliminate a Colombian
presidential candidate, he is sent to Russia--supposedly at
the president's request--to assassinate a candidate there.
But Connor is the one scheduled to die. Bestseller 1998.
A Murder of Crows RC 45996
by Steve Shepard
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Embittered by the Soviet loss of the cold war, a cabal of
Russian generals plots to install scores of
remote-controlled nuclear devices around the United States.
A rural Nebraska physician, who happens upon a related
mysterious incident, becomes the target of Russian agents
and the FBI. Violence and strong language. 1996.
The Story of the Night RC 46287
by Colm Toibin
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Half British, half Argentine homosexual Richard Garay lives
the quiet life of an English teacher in Buenos Aires. As the
Falklands War approaches, he is recruited by American agents
who hope to benefit from his cultural insights. Caught in a
web of intrigue, Garay suffers betrayal and tragedy. Strong
language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
The Untouchable RC 46704
by John Banville
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Victor Maskell is unmasked as a communist spy in England. In
his seventies, dying of cancer, he is stripped of his
knighthood, and his reputation is ruined. Wondering who
betrayed him, Maskell sets about writing his memoirs in
order to explain just why he became a traitor as well as to
justify his life before he dies. 1997.
While Still We Live RC 46145
by Helen MacInnes
read by Mary Woods
4 cassettes
During World War II, Sheila Matthews is enjoying her
vacation in Poland so much that she ignores her uncle's
entreaties to return to London. When Sheila does try to
leave the country, she is mistaken for a Nazi spy and
trapped in a foreign land. 1944.
The Wolf's Hour RC 44469
by Robert R. McCammon
read by Ted Stoddard
5 cassettes
In the final days of World War II Michael Gallatin, master
spy, lover, and werewolf, sets out on a secret mission.
Determined to crack a secret Nazi plan, Gallatin moves about
the continent, only to be trapped himself just before the
D-Day invasion. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and
violence. 1989.
The World at Night RC 46730
by Alan Furst
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Paris, 1940. Film producer Jean Casson continues making
films and enjoying love affairs as much as possible while
avoiding collaborating with the Germans during World War II.
He agrees to assist British intelligence, but when disaster
strikes, he becomes a double agent. Descriptions of sex.
1996.
Sports
Danger Zone RC 47185
by David Klass
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an
international junior basketball tournament in Italy. At the
training camp, his teammates shun him because of his racial
identity and social inexperience. But in Rome, when the team
encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his
loyalty. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers.
1996.
Roughnecks RC 46690
by Thomas Cochran
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
High school senior Travis Cody feels responsible for his
football team's one loss of the season. But he has a chance
to redeem himself in the big championship game. On the day
of the playoff, Travis finds the confidence to overcome his
fears and look forward to the future. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1997.
Winners and Losers RC 44782
by Stephen Hoffius
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Daryl, the coach's son, and Curt run track for their high
school. During the first meet of the year, Daryl has a brief
heart stoppage and collapses, which allows Curt to beat him
for the first time. Determined to regain his previous form
and his father's attention, Daryl resumes his track career
in spite of possibly tragic consequences. For junior and
senior high readers. 1993.
Suspense
Acts of Revision RC 45805
by Martyn Bedford
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
After the death of his mother, reclusive bachelor Gregory
Lynn uncovers a trove of old school reports that evoke
bitter memories of his childhood. Lynn is thus provoked to
wreak vengeance against the oppressive teachers who, he
believes, doomed him to a failed life. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1996.
And Then You Die... RC 46764
by Iris Johansen
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Photojournalist Bess Grady is in Mexico on assignment for a
travel magazine, accompanied by her sister, Dr. Emily
Corelli. When they reach Tenajo, all the villagers except a
baby girl are dead from unknown causes. Army trucks arrive
unexpectedly; Bess wakes up as a prisoner in a hospital and
learns that Emily is dead. Some violence, some descriptions
of sex, and some strong language. 1998.
The Angel of Darkness RC 44855
by Caleb Carr
read by Bob Askey
5 cassettes
In 1897, a year after apprehending serial killer John
Beecham in The Alienist (RC 38121), Dr. Laszlo Kreizler is
called in to help his friend Sara Howard investigate the
kidnapping of a Spanish diplomat's baby. Trying to avoid
publicity that would further strain Spanish-American
relations, the team hunts for suspects. It turns to nurse
Libby Hatch because several children have died while under
her care. 1997.
Bag Men RC 45982
by John Flood
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
On New Year's Day 1965, a priest's bludgeoned body is found
on a Logan Airport runway. Assistant D.A. Ray Dunn probes
the murder with a narcotics detective, the former partner of
Dunn's corrupt-cop father. The sleuths delve into the drug
underworld and uncover a federal conspiracy. Strong language
and violence. 1997.
The Beach RC 45577
by Alex Garland
read by Randy Davidson
3 cassettes
During his stay in a Bangkok flophouse, a young western
adventurer comes upon a secret map showing the way to an
uncharted coastal paradise. He and a French couple embark on
a perilous trek to the idyllic beach, and once there, they
join a commune inhabited by bizarre individuals. Strong
language and violence. 1997.
Black and Blue RC 45715
by Anna Quindlen
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
After yet another beating, emergency room nurse Fran
Benedetto finally leaves her policeman husband, Bobby. She
takes their ten-year-old son and flees to Florida through an
underground organization. There, they begin quite different
lives while they wait to see if Bobby can find them. Strong
language and violence. Bestseller 1998.
Blood Work RC 45883
by Michael Connelly
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
FBI agent Terry McCaleb is forced to retire and to get a new
heart. While recovering, the heart donor's sister asks him
to investigate her sibling's murder. Although his doctor
advises otherwise, McCaleb feels obligated to assist her.
McCaleb discovers, rather than a simple robbery gone bad, a
taunting serial killer. Some violence and strong language.
Bestseller 1998.
China White RC 41106
by Peter Maas
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
Y.K. Deng, a successful Hong Kong businessman, seeks an
American law firm to manage his interests as he relocates to
the U.S. prior to the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong. Tom
MacLean is eager to get Deng as a client, unaware that Deng
will use him (and his father's CIA connections) to unload a
huge shipment of heroin. Strong language, some violence, and
some descriptions of sex. 1994.
The Cobra Event RC 45549
by Richard Preston
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
The Centers for Disease Control dispatches Alice Austen,
M.D., to New York to investigate two unusual cases. From the
autopsies, she learns that a virus causing self-cannibalism
is spreading like the common cold. But this killer disease
was designed by a scientist who is out of control. Violence.
1997.
Codes of Betrayal RC 46154
by Dorothy Uhnak
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
After his only child is killed because of his gangster
relatives, New York policeman Nick O'Hara's life falls
apart. He gets involved in illegal activities and then
agrees with the DEA to inform on his grandfather, mob boss
Nicholas Ventura. Strong language, violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 40s RC 46413
edited by Robert Polito
read by Christopher Walker
6 cassettes
Six crime novels that follow the actions and thoughts of the
bad guy. Includes The Postman Always Rings Twice and They
Shoot Horses, Don't They? Includes brief biographical
sketches of the authors. Companion to Crime Novels: American
Noir of the 1950s (RC 46412). Strong language and some
violence. 1997.
Critical Judgement RC 45957
by Michael Palmer
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Dr. Abby Dolan follows her fianc, Josh, to the small
California town of Patience and takes a job at the hospital.
But Josh, overcome by troubling headaches, soon leaves her,
and a fellow doctor asks Abby to help him prove that Josh's
employer, Colstar, is poisoning the townspeople. Some strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 1996.
Cuba Libre RC 45677
by Elmore Leonard
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Cuba, 1898. Arriving in Havana three days after the USS
Maine was blown up in the harbor, horse trader and ex-con
Ben Tyler is caught up in the war and jailed for spying.
Amelia Brown, the mistress of a rich American planter,
devises a plan to rob her lover and rescue Ben. Some
violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1998.
Damascus Gate RC 46430
by Robert Stone
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Gathering material on religious fanatics in Jerusalem,
American journalist Chris Lucas enters the "heart of a
Middle Eastern setup devised by deluded masters." He copes
with a multitude of intertwined conspiracies, some religious
and some political. Some strong language, some violence, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Dark Homecoming RC 45489
by Eric Lustbader
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Ex-New York cop Lew Croaker retires to South Florida and
after fifteen years of estrangement, encounters his sister
Matty, who needs a kidney for her dying daughter, Rachel.
Croaker agrees to kill a drug kingpin in exchange for a
black-market kidney. He now must deal with his conscience
and the Bonita twins. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Day of Confession RC 46975
by Allan Folsom
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
Hollywood lawyer Harry Addison travels to Rome to recover
the body of his brother, Daniel, a priest. After he realizes
that the corpse is not Daniel, Harry is framed for murder
and flees. He uncovers a sinister plot to destabilize China
by genocide, and--still hoping to find his brother
alive--Harry gets help from some unlikely sources. Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1998.
Dead Even RC 46762
by Brad Meltzer
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Manhattan assistant prosecutor Sara Tate swipes a burglary
case from a senior lawyer, hoping a high-profile legal
victory will help her avoid a layoff. But then she learns
that her husband, Jared, is representing the defendant. Both
Sara and Jared are secretly warned that a loss in court will
put their spouse in danger. Strong language and violence.
Bestseller 1998.
Deadly Harvest RC 45597
by Leonard Goldberg
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Pathologist Joanna Blalock is desperate to find a donated
liver for her fatally ill sister. During her search a
celebrity murder, the discovery of a long-dead corpse, and a
rash of organ-transplant deaths lead Blalock to uncover a
black market in body parts. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Deal on Ice RC 45844
by Les Standiford
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
John Deal, Miami contractor, is stunned when his friend,
bookstore owner Arch Dolan, is murdered. He wonders if the
death is connected to the opening of Mega-Media superstore
directly across the street from Dolan's place. John is even
more surprised to find out who owns the conglomerate.
Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Deal to Die For RC 45843
by Les Standiford
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Miami contractor John Deal is recovering from burns suffered
in Raw Deal (RC 45842) and trying to cope with his wife
Janice's depression when his best friend, Barbara, is
murdered. Hired by Barbara's sister to find the killer, Deal
travels to California and investigates among traders in
drugs and pornography. Strong language, descriptions of sex,
and violence. 1995.
Death Takes Passage: An Alex Jensen Alaska Mystery RC 45574
by Sue Henry
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
When Alaskan trooper Alex Jensen and his friend, Iditarod
musher Jessie Arnold, take part in a historic recreation of
a ship's voyage during the Alaskan gold rush, they come up
against pirates and must fight for their lives and those of
their shipmates. Some strong language and some violence.
1997.
The Deception RC 46320
by Barry Reed
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
A young tennis prodigy becomes paralyzed after an apparent
suicide attempt in the mental hospital where she is being
treated for depression. When counsel Dan Sheridan uncovers
sinister motives on the part of an attending psychiatrist,
his investigation changes course. Strong language and
violence. 1997.
Deep as the Marrow RC 45427
by F. Paul Wilson
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
When the president announces his plan to legalize and tax
the narcotics trade, the drug lords see their lucrative
empire threatened. Then the president's personal physician
faces a crucial dilemma when his young daughter is
kidnapped: derail the president's plan or risk losing his
child. Strong language and violence. 1997.
Devil's Food RC 46045
by Anthony Bruno
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Following a prison riot, warden Loretta Kovacs is demoted to
the "jump squad," chasing parole violators. She tracks her
first fugitive, a dope-money laundress who skipped to
Florida after ripping off a biker gang. Kovacs jockeys with
the angry motorcyclists and federal agents who are also
after her mark. Strong language. 1997.
Esau RC 45998
by Philip Kerr
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
During a climb in the Himalayas, mountaineer Jack Furness
finds a hominid skull that belongs to an extant, but
unknown, species. When Furness and his biologist-lover
decide to pursue the creature, a CIA agent with a sinister
agenda joins their expedition. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Eyes: A Susan Shader Novel RC 47169
by Joseph Glass
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
A Chicago serial killer's victims are female college
athletes, and his signature is gouging their eyes out.
Psychiatrist Susan Shader is on the case using her psychic
powers to profile the killer. She and the police are thrown
when the latest victim is a middle-aged woman. Violence,
strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1997.
Fear Nothing RC 45719
by Dean Koontz
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
Christopher Snow has a skin disease, xeroderma pigmentosum,
which has forced him to hide from light during all of his
twenty-eight years. When his father dies of cancer, Chris
stumbles on something odd in the hospital. Soon he is
running for his life as he tries to unravel a mystery.
Violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
Final Tour RC 46368
by Jonellen Heckler
read by Faith Potts
3 cassettes
After winning a Grammy, superstar singer Sass Lindsey
decides to retire and remarry her ex-husband, who had left
her because of her all-consuming career. But her quiet
announcement of her decision to her managers is soon
followed by a terrifying chain of events, including the
deaths of two members of her entourage. Some strong language
and some violence. 1994.
Finder RC 45804
by Greg Rucka
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
While working as a bouncer in a New York club, Atticus
Kodiak rescues young Erika Wyatt, the prodigal daughter of
his former army commander. Kodiak returns Erika to her
father and learns that the girl faces mortal danger in a
child custody struggle. Violence, strong language, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
A Firing Offense RC 45596
by David Ignatius
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Reporter Eric Truell of the New York Mirror uncovers a
secret trade war between France and the United States. As he
delves into the conflict, Truell becomes enmeshed in a
perilous conspiracy involving the CIA and his employers.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Other Stories RC 46104
by Sharyn McCrumb
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
A collection of suspenseful short stories. In the title
story, a bully always "borrows" a boy's homemade bike but
later dies when it falls apart. In "Not All Brides Are
Beautiful," a journalist marries a serial killer in jail in
order to write his story, and then the prisoner is released
on a technicality. 1997.
Formosa Straits RC 45358
by Anthony Hyde
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
Nick Lamp, an Asian American, is accused of murdering
Chinese gangster and family friend Cao Dai in Taipei. On the
run, Nick ends up in mainland China where he discovers
secrets from his father's past that may guarantee him
protection. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Framed RC 46832
by Tracie Peterson
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Sisters Janice and Gabby Fleming love doing things together,
but Janice has a hard time convincing Gabby to come along on
a trip to England. With her editor's encouragement, Gabby, a
travel writer, finally gives in. She can't understand why
she needs a photographer (she has always taken her own
pictures), but then she realizes that Janice is involved in
buying guns for the Irish Republican Army. 1998.
A Free Man of Color RC 46286
by Barbara Hambly
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
1833 New Orleans. In a complex world where Creoles,
Americans, French, and blacks live and love, a Creole's
beautiful black mistress is murdered during Mardi Gras.
Paris-educated Benjamin January, who is trying to adjust to
being a free black man in an unforgiving world, feels
obligated to find the murderer. Strong language, violence,
and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle RC 45494
by George V. Higgins
read by Chuck Benson
1 cassette
The story of Eddie Coyle's life of crime. Trying to avoid a
prison term, he turns in his gun dealer, Jackie Brown--a
young guy in his twenties. But Coyle is a marked man after
several of Brown's other customers are arrested as well.
Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1971.
The Genesis Code RC 45547
by John Case
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
In an Italian church, a doctor confesses a sin so detestable
that the priest refuses him absolution. In Washington, D.C.,
an agent investigates the mysterious murder of his sister
and her son. His probe uncovers a plot by a secret sect in
Italy, which involves the unspeakable sin. Strong language
and violence. 1997.
Giovanni's Gift RC 46468
by Bradford Morrow
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Grant Morgan returns from Rome to help his retired aunt and
uncle defend themselves against harassment by unknown
intruders on their isolated ranch. The suspicious activity
appears to be related to the death of a family friend,
Giovanni Trentas, several years earlier. Grant is sure he
will find clues to the mystery in a cigar box filled with
Giovanni's mementos. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
1997.
Girls RC 45798
by Frederick Busch
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
The lives and marriage of Jack and Fanny are devastated by
the crib death of their infant daughter. As a campus police
chief, Jack escapes grief by immersing himself in his work.
When a local girl disappears, he probes the case, hoping to
redeem his tragic past. Strong language and violence. 1997.
Gone to Earth RC 45830
by Rick Boyer
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
Oral surgeon Doc Adams and his wife Mary purchase an
abandoned farm in the Berkshires. While restoring the
homestead, they find four vintage Harley-Davidson
motorcycles in the barn and their riders in shallow graves.
After several more murders, it appears that Doc is the next
target of Buddy Franz, a sadistic biker. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1990.
Good Intentions RC 46751
by Patricia O'Brien
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
After her divorce, radio talk show host Rachel Snow buys the
house she grew up in. Her attempts to fix it up while
mending her relationships with her teenaged daughter,
widowed mother, and an old boyfriend are interrupted by a
series of on-the-air calls from someone claiming to be a
murderer. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Hammer of Eden RC 47044
by Ken Follett
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
An illiterate cult leader named Priest is angry about
California's plan to displace his commune for a nuclear
power plant. Priest comes up with a plan to create
earthquakes to blackmail the government to back down. FBI
agent Judy Maddox is detailed to trace the rogue band. With
the help of seismologist Michael Quercus, the agent tracks
the earthquakes to Priest. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Hocus: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 46279
by Jan Burke
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
A group calling itself Hocus has defied authorities by
freeing animals from a shelter, eliminating book charges at
the library, and waiving fees for bank customers. But when
reporter Irene Kelly's detective husband, Frank Harriman,
helps capture two Hocus members, the group takes him
hostage. Some violence and some strong language. 1997.
The Hunt Club RC 46761
by Bret Lott
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Huger Dillard and his blind uncle Leland
discover a murdered man on their land. The two run a hunt
club for the wealthy men of Charleston to patronize on
weekends. Within days the Dillard family is threatened and
kidnapped by men who want to possess what the Dillards own.
Some violence and some strong language. 1998.
In a Crooked Little House RC 45149
by A.G. Cascone
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Iggy Boy is killing people at Huntington Prep, but no one
suspects him. In fact, most are glad to hear of one of his
victims, cruel Mr. Spegman. Meanwhile, two students start a
relationship, not realizing it will anger Iggy Boy. Violence
and some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.
In the Middle of the Night RC 42721
by Robert Cormier
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Twenty-five years ago, young John Paul was an usher in the
old Globe Theater. During a show for orphans, the balcony
collapsed, killing and injuring children. John Paul was
questioned about the incident and has been receiving
harassing phone calls ever since. He has tried to shield his
family, but now his sixteen-year-old son, Denny, is targeted
by one of the survivors. For junior and senior high readers.
1995.
Indigo Slam: An Elvis Cole Novel RC 45785
by Robert Crais
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
L.A. private eye Elvis Cole is hired by three children to
find their missing father, a dropout of the witness
protection program. As his expenses quickly eat up the small
fee he charged, Cole delves into the world of counterfeiters
and drug pushers, and is hounded by Russians and federal
marshals. Violence and strong language. 1997.
The Intruder RC 45304
by Peter Blauner
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
After his young daughter's death, New York subway motorman
John Gates goes quietly insane. Soon homeless and addicted,
John becomes fixated on social worker Dana Schiff and begins
harassing her family. When Jacob, Dana's attorney husband,
attempts to dissuade John, things go horribly wrong. Strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1996.
Irresistible Impulse RC 46554
by Robert K. Tanenbaum
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
Butch Karp heads the homicide department in the New York
district attorney's office. His wife, Marlene, runs a
security agency specializing in protecting women against
domestic abuse. Their home life suffers while Marlene tries
to find the man stalking musician Edie Wooten and Butch
prosecutes a serial killer. Some strong language and some
violence. 1997.
An Isolated Incident RC 46353
by Susan R. Sloan
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
When a teenage girl is brutally murdered in a remote
Washington State island community, suspicion turns to a
Jewish schoolteacher from the East. In a rush to placate the
public's demand for revenge, the police manipulate key
evidence and set the stage for a tragic climax. Strong
language and violence. 1998.
The Lazarus Child RC 46908
by Robert Mawson
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Ben blames himself for the accident that put
his seven-year-old sister in a coma. Fed up with the
hospital's feeble attempts to cure their daughter and
worried about their son's melancholy, Ben's separated
parents take the children from England to America where a
doctor has reached comatose children using controversial
techniques. Some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar RC 44770
by Judith Rossner
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A schoolteacher living alone in New York City falls into a
pattern of picking up strangers in bars for physical
gratification. Based on a newspaper account of a young woman
murdered by a stranger met at a singles bar. Strong language
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1975.
Margin of Error RC 46188
by Edna Buchanan
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
When Hollywood star Lance Westfell arrives in Miami to shoot
a movie, newspaper crime reporter Britt Montero is told to
help him research his role. As they become friends, Britt
learns of Lance's biggest fan, a stalker named Stephanie.
Strong language, some violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.
The Mark of the Assassin RC 46012
by Daniel Silva
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
An Arab terrorist shoots down a commercial plane near Long
Island, conveniently advancing a business scheme to
manufacture antimissile systems. But CIA agent Michael
Osbourne takes serious personal risks to try to learn who
was really responsible for the attack. Some violence, some
descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller
1998.
Medusa's Child RC 45964
by John J. Nance
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Air freight pilot Scott McKay discovers on board his plane
an armed atomic weapon with a device that could cripple
every computer in North America. Spurning official orders,
McKay directs his craft seaward, away from populations and
into the teeth of a hurricane. Strong language. 1997.
Mother of God RC 45889
by David Ambrose
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Computer scientist Tessa Lambert has developed a diabolical
artificial-intelligence program that lurks furtively on the
Internet, conspiring to kill its creator. When the rogue
program recruits a psychopathic hacker to do its bidding,
Lambert becomes the target of man and machine. Strong
language and violence. 1995.
Night of Broken Souls RC 45305
by Thomas F. Monteleone
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
After a patient tells psychiatrist J. Michael Keating about
her recurring nightmares of Nazi death camps, Keating
discovers that people around the world are having the same
dreams. He probes the mystery and uncovers an unworldly
conspiracy to resurrect the Holocaust. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Nightland RC 45698
by Louis Owens
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In rural New Mexico, a man falls out of the sky with a
suitcase containing a million dollars. A pair of
part-Cherokee farmers find the money and commence a bizarre
and perilous adventure involving ancestral spirits and
vengeful drug smugglers. Violence, strong language, and
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Nimitz Class RC 46464
by Patrick Robinson
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
When the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Thomas Jefferson
vanishes in the Arabian Sea, Washington publicly attributes
the loss to a nuclear accident. A covert probe leads
American agents to a rogue submarine skippered by a
diabolical genius on a doomsday mission. Strong language.
1997.
Nowhere to Hide RC 46151
by James Elliott
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
After witnessing the killing of a "john" for embezzling from
the Mafia, prostitute Nicole Bass escapes with his loot. As
sole witness to the murder, Bass is put under the protection
of detective Jack Kirby, whose problems worsen when he falls
in love with his charge. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Numbered Account RC 45891
by Christopher Reich
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
Nick Neumann takes a job at the United Swiss Bank in Zurich
to solve the mystery behind his father's death seventeen
years earlier. Leaving behind a Wall Street career and his
fiance, Neumann finds himself being recruited by a U.S.
Drug Enforcement agent, who wants his help in halting a
Middle Eastern money launderer. Descriptions of sex and some
violence. Bestseller 1998.
The Nylon Hand of God RC 41111
by Steven Hartov
read by Richard Davidson
4 cassettes
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Baum is retiring from Israeli
Military Intelligence. One of his last official acts will be
overseeing the exchange of prisoners between Israel and
Iran. But a bomb explodes in the Israeli Consulate in New
York City, and Baum, sent to investigate, finds himself
facing an old enemy. Violence, strong language, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1996.
Players RC 45760
by Clay Reynolds
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Failed football player Eddy Lovell joins the Texas
underworld and steals two top-secret government compact
discs. A group desperate to get the discs tries to kidnap
Lovell's daughter but grabs the wrong girl. A complex series
of moves and countermoves leads to a violent showdown.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Point of Origin RC 46520
by Patricia Cornwell
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Captured in From Potter's Field (RC 41785), psychopath
Carrie Grethen sends medical examiner Kay Scarpetta an
unsettling note before escaping from a mental hospital.
Fearful for herself, her niece, and others who helped bring
down Grethen, Scarpetta still tries to concentrate on an
unusual arson case. Strong language and violence. Bestseller
1998.
Public Secrets RC 46013
by Nora Roberts
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
As the illegitimate daughter of a famous rock star, Emma
McAvoy grew up in the public eye. But she has always felt
guilty about her infant half-brother's death when she was
six. Suspicions fell on someone close to the family, but
Emma was the only witness to the crime, so the killer bides
his time, hoping she won't remember the truth. Some
violence. Bestseller 1990.
Raw Deal RC 45842
by Les Standiford
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Florida builder John Deal and his wife Janice narrowly
escape death twice. First the gallery they just left is
bombed, then their fourplex is burned, badly injuring
Janice. With the help of ex-cop tenant Driscoll, Deal learns
both incidents involved a Cuban trying to corner the sugar
market. Prequel to Deal to Die For (RC 45843). Strong
language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.
Reign in Hell RC 45000
by William Diehl
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Martin Vail is a successful state attorney general. When a
militia attacks an army convoy in Montana, Vail is appointed
to prosecute them. Unknown to Vail, serial killer Aaron
Stampler, whom he dealt with in Show of Evil (RC 44959), is
still alive and is now masquerading as a blind preacher in
the terrorist camp. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1997.
Secret Prey RC 46129
by John Sandford
read by David Palmer
3 cassettes
Fighting off depression after his breakup with his fiance
over the violent case in Sudden Prey (RC 42043), Minneapolis
cop Lucas Davenport throws himself into his latest
investigation. A bank executive has been shot, and his
murder may be linked to past deaths. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Seven Moves RC 44833
by Carol Anshaw
read by Susan McInerney
2 cassettes
When her lover, Taylor Hayes, disappears without a trace,
psychotherapist Christine Snow is at first unconcerned. But
after a while, a disturbing clue sends Snow to Morocco. Her
search reveals that Hayes is a different woman than Snow
thought she knew. Descriptions of sex. 1996.
Shadow Woman RC 46453
by Thomas Perry
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Jane Whitefield specializes in helping people disappear and
start new lives. After marrying her longtime lover, Dr.
Carey McKinnon, Jane agrees to stop her dangerous work. But
Las Vegas bagman Pete Hatcher has been careless and calls on
Jane to help him escape a second time. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1997.
Short Money RC 45367
by Pete Hautman
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
In this prequel to Drawing Dead (RC 38267), former cop Joe
Crow's life is on the rocks when he becomes bodyguard for a
local doctor. A violently dysfunctional family that runs a
game preserve aims to eliminate the doctor, and Crow finds
himself in a web of danger. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Show of Evil RC 44959
by William Diehl
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Ten years ago, Martin Vail's defense kept murderer Aaron
Stampler out of prison and in a mental institution. But when
new crimes remind the attorney of the earlier case, Vail,
now a prosecutor, recruits his former opponent, Jane
Venable, to determine if Stampler is involved. Sequel to
Primal Fear (RC 36757). Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1995.
Spill RC 44973
by Les Standiford
read by Gary Roan
2 cassettes
When a tanker truck carrying illegal warfare virus crashes
in Yellowstone Park, ranger Jack Fairchild is shocked to
realize those responsible for the accident plan to cover it
up by making sure no one survives. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991.
Split Image RC 46148
by Ron Faust
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
While hunting, Andrew Neville murders an apparent stranger
in a dispute over a deer carcass. When he discovers that the
victim was an old theater colleague, Neville insinuates
himself into the family of the deceased, even adopting his
persona. The impersonation leads to Neville's undoing.
Strong language and violence. 1997.
Swimming to Catalina RC 46180
by Stuart Woods
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Ex-policeman-turned-investigator Stone Barrington heads to
Los Angeles to search for his kidnapped ex-girlfriend,
Arrington. Only a few weeks before, she had unexpectedly
left Stone to marry a famous movie star. Now that she is
missing, Stone hurries to Hollywood. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Target RC 47341
by Catherine Coulter
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Federal judge Ramsey Hunt leaves San Francisco to escape
notoriety. Alone in his Colorado cabin, Ramsey stumbles upon
a little girl who has been abused and beaten. When her
mother appears and accuses him of kidnapping, Ramsey has to
convince her of his innocence. With someone still at large,
Ramsey calls his friends, FBI agents Savich and Sherlock
from The Maze (RC 44814). Some strong language and some
violence. 1998.
Tell Me Your Dreams RC 46776
by Sidney Sheldon
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In a series of brutal murders the male victims are all
linked to three women who work for a California computer
company. One of the women, Ashley, fears at first that her
father is responsible for the killings. But it is Ashley who
is arrested when the police realize a shocking fact about
the other two women. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Thief of Souls RC 46086
by Darian North
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
The charmed life of architect Dan Behr goes haywire when his
wife leaves him to join a cult commune. After cult agents
snatch his young daughter from him, Behr risks all to
penetrate the group in a desperate rescue effort. Violence
and descriptions of sex. 1997.
Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Balance of Power RC 46356
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Op-Center representative Martha Mackall is on her way to
meet with a member of Spain's Congress of Deputies when she
is assassinated. Spain has been poised on the brink of
another civil war, and Martha's task was to help avert the
disaster. Her death appears to be the first salvo in the
conflict. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998.
Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Games of State RC 46433
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Paul Hood is in Germany to buy the latest in high-tech
equipment for a new regional Op-Center. But his work is
hindered by the upheaval of the neo-Nazi's Chaos Days, when
the group plans to create havoc in Europe and the United
States. A young American girl, in Germany as part of a film
crew, gets caught in the madness. Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 1996.
Unspeakable RC 46685
by Sandra Brown
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
When Carl Herbold escapes from jail, he is bent on revenge.
Knowing that Carl has escaped, Jack Sawyer has a mission,
too. He must do all he can to protect Delray Corbett--whom
Carl despises--as well as Delray's grandson David and
daughter-in-law Anna, who is deaf. As their lives intersect,
death and destruction follow. Violence, strong language, and
some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
When the Wind Blows RC 47042
by James Patterson
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
In Colorado, FBI agent Kit Harrison searches for a
laboratory that is illegally bio-engineering children to
fly. He enlists help from veterinarian Frannie O'Neill when
she sees a child flying in the woods. After rescuing the
girl from her hunters, Kit and Frannie go after the other
bird children. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
Where Serpents Lie RC 45680
by T. Jefferson Parker
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
While Terry Naughton, head of Orange County's Crimes against
Youth, struggles to come to terms with the loss of his young
son, Matt, he tracks down Horridus. The suspect takes young
girls from their homes, dresses them like angels, and then
returns them basically unharmed with a piece of snake skin
placed within the folds of their garments. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1998.
The Winner RC 45162
by David Baldacci
read by Sharon Murray
4 cassettes
LuAnn Tyler, a poor unwed mother in rural Georgia, is asked
by a stranger to take part in an illegal lottery scheme.
LuAnn unwillingly accepts the winning ticket in exchange for
a life abroad. But when she tries to return ten years later,
she jeopardizes her life. Some violence. Bestseller 1997.
War Stories
Dust on the Sea RC 45403
by Edward L. Beach
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
In the latter days of World War II, a wolf pack of United
States submarines is deployed to intercept Japanese troop
ships en route to Okinawa and Iwo Jima. One such sub, the
USS Eel, pursues a perilous mission in Japan's home waters.
1972.
The Expendables RC 45428
by Leonard B. Scott
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
A tale depicting violent combat and valor in the Vietnam
War. Follows the exploits of soldiers from diverse
backgrounds up to and during the initial battle between
American forces and the regular North Vietnamese Army in
1965. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1991.
Flight of Eagles RC 46521
by Jack Higgins
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Identical twins--sons of an American aviation hero and a
German baroness--find themselves on opposite sides in World
War II. Being crack pilots, both Baron Max von Halder and
Harry Kelso quickly become heroes in their respective air
forces, until--in a desperate assassination plot--the
brothers swap identities. Some violence and some strong
language. Bestseller 1998.
Forged in Honor RC 45116
by Leonard B. Scott
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
When Americans are killed and the embassy in Burma is
torched, the White House recalls to active duty retired army
colonel Joshua Hawkins. Hawkins, who grew up in Burma,
returns there on a covert mission and uncovers a plot by
drug lords to overthrow the government. Strong language and
violence. 1995.
The Last Heroes: Men at War, Volume 1 RC 45119
by W.E.B. Griffin
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
As the clouds of war are forming over Europe in June 1941,
two navy instructors are dispatched on a covert mission to
find a source of uranium for an atomic bomb. Their adventure
involves abducting a French mining engineer to get
information on a lode in the Belgian Congo. Strong language.
1985.
Play for a Kingdom RC 46374
by Thomas Dyja
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
In May of 1864, war-weary Union soldiers challenge a troop
of Alabama Confederates to a series of baseball contests
while the battle of Spotsylvania rages around them. In the
final match, the reality of the war intrudes upon their
short-lived truce, and the game turns deadly. Strong
language and violence. 1997.
Rogue Warrior: Designation Gold RC 45611
by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
The Rogue Warrior's friend, Paul Mahon--a defense attach in
Moscow--and his family are murdered, and a navy sea-air-land
(SEAL) team travels to Russia to investigate. The SEALs
uncover a ring of black-market arms dealers who are
targeting the Middle East. Sequel to Rogue Warrior: Task
Force Blue (RC 43276). Strong language and violence. 1997.
Westerns
Action by Night RC 44983
by Ernest Haycox
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Tracy Coleman arrives at Horsehead Ranch with a letter from
the elderly absentee owner making Coleman the new owner.
Horsehead's foreman doesn't take kindly to the news, nor do
the surrounding ranch owners, who plan to take over
Horsehead's land. But Coleman's as stubborn as they are and
not about to leave. Some strong language and some violence.
1943.
American Woman RC 46836
by R. Garcia y Robertson
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
After witnessing the Civil War, young Quaker Sarah Kilory,
in desperate need to earn a living, goes out west to teach.
Falling in love with an Oglala Sioux warrior, she becomes
his second wife. Sarah, renamed American Woman, sees the
destruction of the native way of life culminating with the
battle at Little Big Horn. Some violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.
Billy Gashade RC 46700
by Loren D. Estleman
read by Brian Conn
3 cassettes
In 1863 a sixteen-year-old boy from a prominent family is
caught up in the New York City draft riots. Fleeing
retribution from the Tammany Hall gang, the boy becomes
Billy Gashade, a musician in saloons and pleasure houses out
west. Throughout his years wandering from place to place,
Billy meets characters who become legends: Calamity Jane,
Chief Crazy Horse, and Billy the Kid to name a few. Some
violence. 1997.
The Bloodrock Valley War RC 45173
by Ray Hogan
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Ben Keenlyn refuses to sell his ranch to a consortium,
risking a range war in the process. Complicating everything
is Ben's sweetheart's connection to one of the buyers. 1969.
Border Line RC 45440
by Robert J. Conley
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Partners Ben Lacey and Dhu Walker travel from Texas to Iowa
to get Ben's sister, Katharine. Four years after the Civil
War, the Indian territory is full of outlaw Confederates.
Ben and Dhu struggle to return with Katharine and their
fortune intact. 1993.
Buchanan Gets Mad RC 46291
by Jonas Ward
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Tom Buchanan rides into the town of Salvation in search of a
horse doctor. He encounters a strange place run by a crazy
preacher-turned-sheriff, who terrorizes the town's
residents. Even though he tries not to stir up trouble,
Buchanan has to rescue two women from the sheriff's
clutches. Violence and some strong language. 1958.
The Buffalo Commons RC 46562
by Richard S. Wheeler
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
A wealthy benefactor dreams of restoring a vast Montana
grassland to its natural state, where wolf and buffalo can
roam freely. But his noble dream threatens the local
ranchers and farmers, who oppose the plan in order to
protect their traditional way of life. 1998.
Buffalo Wagons RC 46101
by Elmer Kelton
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
1873. The plains are almost devoid of buffalo. Only one
large herd remains, but it is in Comanche territory. Gage
Jameson joins a group of skinners desperate enough to
venture into the hostile land and risk their lives. 1956.
The Button Horse RC 44984
by Giles Tippette
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
1886. In southern Texas, Warner Grayson raises prime
thoroughbreds with his partner and lover, Laura Pico. When
rival breeder Jack Fisher threatens to burn their barns and
shoot their horses unless Grayson races him, Grayson's not
worried until Laura starts meddling. Some strong language,
some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994.
California Eagles: The Baynes Clan, Book 4 RC 45341
by John S. McCord
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Ward Baynes is living a peaceful rancher's life in
California when the Trampe clan attacks and kidnaps his
young son for ransom. After summoning his father and
brothers, Ward tracks the outlaws down. Sequel to Wyoming
Giant (RC 36231). Some violence. 1995.
Cast a Long Shadow RC 44777
by Wayne D. Overholser
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Against his dying father's admonition to "stay on the side
of the big fellows" of the land grant company, Matt Keenan
runs afoul of the powerful "big fellows" who are running
settlers off their lands. Keenan joins the settlers' cause
and confronts their oppressors in a crucial showdown.
Violence. 1955.
Cities of the Plain: The Border Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 46128
by Cormac McCarthy
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
In post-World War II New Mexico, cowboys like to drift into
Mexico to drink and choose prostitutes. John Grady Cole
finds one of the youngest, who has epilepsy, especially
attractive. Billy Parham and the others try to dissuade him,
but John Grady is a determined young man. Companion to The
Crossing (RC 39865). Some strong language and some violence.
Bestseller 1998.
Cloudy in the West RC 46448
by Elmer Kelton
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
East Texas, 1885. Twelve-year-old Joey Shipman is orphaned.
Although he inherited his father's ranch, he is forced to
flee when his stepmother and her new husband try to kill
him. Joey searches for his drunken cousin Beau in west
Texas, but the two are soon on the run after a deadly
encounter with Joey's stepfather. 1997.
Colorado Ransom RC 44985
by Susan Harmon
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Seven long years after the Civil War, Richmond Bates is
called to Colorado to avenge his uncle's murder and to help
the man's lover save the claim. 1992.
Crazy Snake RC 44791
by Robert J. Conley
read by Grant James
1 cassette
In 1824 the U.S. government relocated the Creek nation from
their home in the East to the Western Plains with the
assurance that the tribe would be left in peace. This story
tells how the authorities reneged on their promise, conflict
ensued, and Chief Crazy Snake wagered his life to ensure the
Creeks' survival. 1994.
Dan Barry's Daughter RC 43540
by Max Brand
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Harry Gloster, a man on the run from a murder charge, falls
in love with Joan Barry, a young woman with a dim, troubled
past. He must decide whether to give up his love and
continue running or to stand and risk his life to prove his
innocence. 1952.
The Desert Hawks: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 5 RC 45940
by Jim Walker
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb's new assignment takes him to
Arizona to track down bandits stealing army payrolls. It
also leads him into a confrontation with his brother Julian,
who, bitter from injuries suffered in the Civil War, has
become an outlaw. They find themselves thrust together on a
boat careening down the rapids of the Colorado River. Sequel
to The Rawhiders (RC 45939). 1996.
Doc Holliday's Woman RC 45606
by Jane Candia Coleman
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
Kate Elder is born to an aristocratic European family that
follows Emperor Maximilian to Mexico, later settling in
Kansas in 1865. As an orphaned teenager, Kate makes a living
as best she can in the West. She and Doc Holliday develop an
uneasy relationship that continues until Doc's death. Some
strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1995.
Doomsday Creek RC 44966
by Clifton Adams
read by Phillip Clark
2 cassettes
On the hostile West Texas plains in 1870, an army officer
hires Casey, a bibulous local scout, to guide his family on
a perilous venture.When they encounter an Indian raiding
party, Casey must summon all of his strength and cunning to
deliver his party from danger. Violence. 1964.
Hard Winter at Broken Arrow Crossing RC 46177
by Stephen Bly
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Stuart Brannon, lost in a blinding snowstorm, has almost
given up finding Broken Arrow Crossing when he senses smoke
in the air. He seeks refuge with Everett Davis, who usually
stays at the stage station during the winter, but Everett
has been badly wounded. Then others, including a pregnant
Indian girl, straggle into the station seeking shelter.
1991.
Hope Valley War RC 47173
by Brock Thoene
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
After nine years on the trail, John Thornton returns to the
Utah territory in 1858 to face a grim situation. His brother
Lucky has been lynched, Lucky's widow is hiding out, and
another brother is in jail. As he struggles to sort things
out, John himself becomes a target of the conspiracy that
led to the murder. 1997.
In the Rogue Blood RC 46969
by James Carlos Blake
read by Robert Sams
3 cassettes
In 1845 two teenage brothers, Edward and John Little, flee
Florida after killing their deranged father in self-defense.
Drifting westward, the two discover a dangerous, wild, and
bleak land and eventually wind up on opposite sides in the
Mexican-American War. Violence, strong language, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.
Last Hanging at Paradise Meadow RC 46178
by Stephen Bly
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
Learning his friend Peter Mulroney has been thrown in jail
for a murder he did not commit, Stuart Brannon comes to
Paradise Meadow, Colorado, to help. But dealing with
self-appointed mayor Dixon Rutherford is not an easy task.
Rutherford, suspected of running over Peter's wife, is
trying to push schoolteacher Rose Creek out of town because
she is part Cherokee. 1992.
The Last Ride RC 40965
by Tom Eidson
read by Don Emmick
2 cassettes
A Western adventure tale of personal redemption and family
reconciliation. As his final act, a dying Samuel Jones
returns to make amends to Maggie, the daughter he abandoned
some thirty years before. When renegade Apaches kidnap
Maggie's daughter, Samuel and Maggie set out after the
captors. Christian faith is pitted against Indian magic in
the course of their perilous rescue mission. 1995.
The Long Trail North RC 44579
by Robert J. Conley
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Prolific writer of Western adventures from the American
Indian point of view tells the tale of a Texas rancher who
pursues outlaws from his home state north through Cherokee
and Choctaw country. Seeking revenge for the shooting of his
partner, he learns about his country and himself. Strong
language and some violence. 1993.
Longarm and the Rebel Executioner RC 45895
by Tabor Evans
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
In the aftermath of the Civil War, a die-hard rebel pursues
a crusade of vengeance, murdering Union veterans and their
families. Ordered by the president to end the violence,
Deputy Marshal Long tracks down the improbable culprit.
Violence and some strong language. 1997.
Love Leads Home: Love Is a Gentle Stranger, Volume 4 RC
44258
by June Masters Bacher
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
At nineteen, True North leaves the only home she has known
and journeys to Atlanta, Georgia, in search of her past. For
she knows she must go back before she can move on with her
life. She has only begun her journey when she meets Michael
St. John, a shareholder in the railroad, who offers her his
protection. Sequel to Diary of a Loving Heart (RC 44257).
1984.
Love's Enduring Hope: Love Is a Gentle Stranger, Volume 6 RC
44260
by June Masters Bacher
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
True and Young Wil have returned home to Centerville after
helping Marty and Midgie get settled at the Double N Ranch.
But before they can move into the cabin they plan to call
home, tragedy strikes their community, and then they receive
a desperate cry for help from Midgie. Sequel to Love Follows
the Heart (RC 34297). 1990.
Manhunters RC 45374
by Elmer Kelton
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Chacho Fernandez, a young Mexican living in Texas, is
cheated out of a horse by a gringo. When the sheriff comes
to investigate, an error by their translator leads to a
misunderstanding that ends in a shooting. Plagued by guilt,
Chacho flees, and Texas Rangers Kelly and Florey are soon on
his trail. 1974.
The Mercy Seat RC 46204
by Rilla Askew
read by Nanette Savard
4 cassettes
In February 1887, the Lodi brothers leave Kentucky and head
west. They carry with them their families, their belongings,
and an ancient tragedy that will play itself out in the
mountains of Oklahoma. The story is told by ten-year-old
Mattie, who, following her mother's death, attempts to hold
her disintegrating family together. Some strong language and
some violence. 1997.
Monument Rock RC 46597
by Louis L'Amour
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Eight previously unpublished short stories with an afterword
by the author's grandson. In the title story, a mysterious
rider warns Lona that her fianc and her father are not the
men she thinks they are. In "A Man Named Utah," the new
marshal in Squaw Creek investigates fourteen murders and
robberies. He immediately suspects that a mass murderer is
on the loose. Bestseller 1998.
Mountain Man RC 44306
by Vardis Fisher
read by Dick Jenkins
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A fur trapper in the Rocky Mountains during the 1830s
befriends a woman whose children have been slaughtered by
Indians. When his wife and unborn child are killed, the
trapper declares a one-man war against the tribe. Some
violence. 1965.
Nevada Tough: The Baynes Clan, Book 5 RC 45602
by John S. McCord
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
In this sequel to California Eagles (RC 45341), Darnell
Baynes receives word that profits have plummeted at his
family's Nevada mine. Suspecting embezzlement by the
workers, Baynes makes tracks for Nevada with a clever scheme
to smoke out the culprits. Violence. 1996.
The Outsider RC 45170
by Frank Roderus
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Leon Brown feels he has already been to hell and back when
he arrives in Kazumal, Arizona, to take possession of the
more than seventeen thousand acres of land he bought after
the Civil War. Then he discovers his neighbors are none too
happy to have a black man in their midst. Some strong
language. For senior high and older readers. 1988.
The Oyster Pirates: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 6 RC 45941
by Jim Walker
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb, on his way to Sacramento aboard
the Delta King to pick up a gold shipment for San Francisco,
rescues from the river a young boy named Jack. On the way
back, Jack and Skip, Zac's adopted son, are kidnapped when
the Delta King is hijacked. In his search for the children,
Zac uncovers corruption on the river. Sequel to The Desert
Hawks (RC 45940). 1996.
Promise Me Tomorrow: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 4 RC
45369
by Lori Wick
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
This sequel to To Know Her by Name (RC 45370) relates the
story of Katherine, daughter of Jackie and Clayton Taggart.
Katherine is working at an orphanage when she meets widower
Chase McCandles. He chaperones her when she delivers two
children to their new home. On the return trip, Katherine
becomes ill and spends time at Chase's home where she meets
his young son, Quintin, who needs a mother. 1997.
The Rail Kings: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 3 RC 45319
by Jim Walker
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Traveling aboard a Chicago Pacific train, Wells Fargo agent
Zac Cobb rescues the kidnapped family of a rival rail
company owner's daughter. The two lines are involved in a
railroad war, and Zac gets caught in the middle. He also
finds himself in personal danger when the owner's oldest
daughter falls in love with him. Sequel to The Nightriders
(RC 40666). 1995.
The Rainbow Trail: A Romance RC 45242
by Zane Grey
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage (RC 17362), a
young clergyman, proven a failure by his congregation, is
driven from his calling at the age of twenty-five. Becoming
a wanderer, he sets off on a trail of adventure that leads
him to the rescue of a lonely maiden. 1915.
The Rawhiders: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 4 RC 45939
by Jim Walker
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Wells Fargo agent Zac Cobb's latest job is to pose as a
cattle buyer in Kansas. Meanwhile, the four Reddiger sisters
of Texas drive their cattle to Dodge City to save the family
ranch that their Mennonite parents struggled so hard to
build. Hiring Zac's brother Joe to help them proves to be a
great blessing. Sequel to The Rail Kings (RC 45319). 1995.
Ride against the Wind RC 46251
by Terrell L. Bowers
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Stover Gates has hated the Danmyers since one of them killed
his brother years ago. When Jerrod Danmyer helps Stover's
daughter Marian get her wagon and horse team out of a mire,
Stover is furious. But life on the Kansas prairie is hard in
the late 1800s, and a plague of locusts changes Stover's
feelings about his neighbors. 1996.
Shadow of the Lariat RC 46131
edited by Jon Tuska
read by Bob Askey
5 cassettes
Anthology of twenty-two Western short stories by Zane Grey,
Max Brand, Les Savage, Frank Bonham, and others. A brief
biographical sketch of the author accompanies each frontier
tale, many of which originally appeared in such publications
as Lariat Story Magazine. 1995.
Spirit of a Bear RC 44795
by Susan Harmon
read by Mitzi Friedlander
1 cassette
Saloon-owner Ben Barnes runs a mail-order bride business. In
a weak moment, Trap McCrae orders a woman from back east,
even though he has an Indian wife and son. When Elizabeth
Butler arrives in the mining town, she has a few decisions
to make. Some violence. 1994.
Tallgrass RC 46545
by Don Coldsmith
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Seven stories tracing the history of the Kansas prairie from
the first Native American encounters with the Spanish to the
early nineteenth century. Each story includes a historical
afterword. Some descriptions of sex. 1997.
To Know Her by Name: Rocky Mountain Memories, Book 3 RC
45370
by Lori Wick
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Whispers of Moonlight (RC 44429), Travis
Buchanan, on his way home to his wife, Rebecca, finds a
letter in his mail requesting that he meet McKay Harrington
at the Boulder Hotel. They meet and arrange to get together
several days later to discuss some business. But soon after
their first encounter, Harrington, a U.S. Treasury agent, is
shot. 1997.
To Make a Killing RC 44979
by Robert J. Conley
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Cherokee sheriff Go-Ahead Rider has had a murder in one of
his own jail cells. The only likely suspect is the deputy on
duty, Beehunter. Only Beehunter didn't do it. Both sheriff
and deputy set out, each in his own way, to find the real
killer. Some violence. 1994.
To the Far Blue Mountains RC 43545
by Louis L'Amour
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Barabas Sackett sails from England on a voyage to the New
World, where a pretty girl is waiting to marry him. Once
there he sets off for the Far Blue Mountains of Virginia,
fighting Indians and other perils along the way. Sequel to
Sackett's Land (RC 33963). Prequel to The Warrior's Path (RC
33993). 1976.
Too Long at the Dance RC 45623
by Mike Blakely
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Colorado, 1884. In this sequel to Shortgrass Song (RC
41964), cowboy musician Caleb Holcomb is drifting out West
having left his father, his brother's widow, and her child
at their horse ranch. Holcomb has always loved the widow
Amelia but fears the attraction is one-sided. Instead of
declaring his love for her, he becomes involved in
skirmishes, other women, and a family feud. Some violence.
1996.
The U.P. Trail RC 43652
by Zane Grey
read by Don Emmick
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Depicts the heroic struggle and perseverance involved in the
construction and completion of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Some strong language. 1918.
The Warriors: The Wells Fargo Trail, Book 7 RC 45942
by Jim Walker
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Zac, Joe, and James Cobb receive telegrams sending them to
Santa Fe. There they learn that the U.S. government wants
them to travel into Mexico to rescue their brother Julian
and save the government of President Diaz. Along the way,
they encounter two women who work for the president's enemy.
Sequel to The Oyster Pirates (RC 45941). 1997.
The Winter Wolf: Wyatt Earp in Alaska RC 46689
by Richard Parry
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In 1897 veteran lawman Wyatt Earp joins the gold rush to
Alaska. Stalking Earp is young Nathan Blaylock, who is
driven by a strong motive to shoot down the legendary
gunslinger. Blaylock stands to inherit twenty thousand
dollars from his mother's estate if he kills the man who
fathered him--Wyatt Earp. Strong language and violence.
1996.
Zeke and Ned RC 46314
by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana
read by Norm Thibeault
3 cassettes
In the Oklahoma territory after the Civil War, Cherokee Zeke
Proctor accidentally kills a white man. After Zeke is
cleared of murder by an Indian tribunal, a white posse
pursues him and his son-in-law into the hills, where the two
withstand a bloody siege. Strong language and violence.
1997.