CASSETTE BOOKS 1995

National Library Service 
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Washington, D.C.  1995

Fiction Contents

Adventure 
Animals 
Classics 
Contemporary Fiction 
Family 
Fantasy 
General 
Growing Up 
Gothic 
Growing Up 
Historical 
Human Relationships 
Humor 
Literature 
Mystery and Detective 
Occult 
Political Themes 
Psychological Themes 
Religious Themes 
Romance 
Science Fiction 
Short Stories 
Spies and Espionage 
Suspense 
War Stories 
Westerns 

Adventure

Cameron's Crossing  RC 38444
by Philip McCutchan 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Lieutenant Commander Cameron finds himself in an awkward
position. He and his crew--on the way to their newly repaired
ship in Norfolk, Virginia--are aboard an aircraft carrier
commanded by a captain who turns out to be demented. The entire
crew is in peril of losing not only the ship but also their lives
when they encounter fierce seas and German bombs. Some strong
language. 1993.

+The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure  RC 38075
by James Redfield 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
The author embarks on a search for an ancient Peruvian manuscript
that predicts a massive transformation in human society. He meets
with resistance from government and church authorities in Peru,
who attempt to suppress knowledge of the manuscript. He persists,
however, discovering nine spiritual insights in separate
encounters, beginning with the most common--an awareness of
coincidences in life. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.

Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, Relating His
Experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922  RC 38339
by Michael Crichton 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Novel describing a tenth-century Arabian diplomat's trip to
primitive Scandinavia and his encounter with the dreaded "eaters
of the dead." Kidnapped by a band of Vikings, he vividly recounts
his many adventures and the barbaric customs of the natives.
1976.

Escape from Loki: Doc Savage's First Adventure  RC 37396
by Philip Jos Farmer 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
After a ferocious dog fight, World War I fighter pilot Clark
"Doc" Savage is downed behind enemy lines and captured by the
Germans. He escapes but is recaptured and imprisoned in the
impregnable Loki prison camp. Here an evil baron experiments on
human guinea pigs and could turn the tide of the war, unless Doc
Savage can find a way to stop him. 1991.

The Feather and the Stone  RC 38564
by Patricia Shaw 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
4 cassettes
Sibell Delahunty is on her way to Australia when the ship
capsizes and her parents are lost. One of a few survivors, she is
taken in hand by Irishman Logan Conal, who delivers her to some
family friends. They are not happy to be burdened with Sibell and
quickly look for a suitable husband. But Sibell has different
ideas--ideas that take her to the outback and turn her into a
mature woman. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1992.

The Golden Ocean  RC 38657
by Patrick O'Brian 
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
Originally published in 1956, this is O'Brian's first sea novel.
In England in 1740, Peter Palafox, the son of an Irish minister,
and his friend, Sean, have signed onto the _Centurion_ for a
four-year trip around the world. Unfortunately, Peter has never
been on a ship in his life. But he adjusts to shipboard routines
and enjoys longed-for adventures, such as the capture of a
Spanish galleon. 1956.

The Gun Ketch  RC 38398
by Dewey Lambdin 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
In the humorous sequel to _The King's Privateer (RC 36245)_, no
one is more surprised than ne'er-do-well rake Alan Lewrie when he
marries Caroline Chiswick, saving her from dismal alternatives. A
lieutenant with the Royal Navy, Alan is given command of the
saucy gun ketch _Alacrity_. While Alan performs heroically at
sea, Caroline holds her own against an unwelcome admirer in
Nassau. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1993.

The Tin Princess  RC 39169
by Philip Pullman 
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
In 1882, ten years after Adelaide, Mrs. Holland's maid in _The
Ruby in the Smoke (RC 27311)_, disappears, detective Jim Taylor
tracks her down. Beautiful, illiterate Adelaide, twenty-two, has
secretly married Prince Rudolf of Razkavia. When his brother is
shot, the two return to Razkavia with Taylor and Becky,
Adelaide's interpreter. The king dies, Rudolph is crowned then
assassinated, and Adelaide becomes queen. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.

To the White Sea  RC 37488
by James Dickey 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Author of _Deliverance (RC 25291)_ tells another terrifying
adventure story, this time about Muldrow, an American gunner, who
parachutes from his burning plane a day before the great bombing
raid on Tokyo near the end of World War II. As an Alaskan
woodsman, Muldrow possesses survival skills, but nothing has
prepared him for the danger he faces getting through enemy
territory. Violence and some strong language. 1993.

With All Dispatch  RC 37864
by Alexander Kent 
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
For England, 1792 has been another year of uncertainty and
threats of danger from France. Captain Richard Bolitho, well
known for his command of frigates such as the _Tempest_ and the
_Undine,_ has been ordered to take charge of a fleet of cutters
that he hopes will deter a group of pirates working off the coast
of Kent. But with the French Revolution in full swing, Bolitho
soon has other enemies to worry about. 1988.

Animals

Creatures of the Kingdom: Stories of Animals and Nature  RC 38110
by James A. Michener 
read by Andy Chappell
2 cassettes
Michener uses excerpts from his past novels to create an
anthology that traces the animal experience throughout earth's
history. The author has often written about animals to remind
people what a significant enrichment to human life animals can
be. His one new piece tells of the ongoing battle between a
fair-minded colonel and a bird-feeder-invading squirrel. Some
strong language and some violence. 1993.

Sweet William: A Memoir of Old Horse  RC 37290
by John Hawkes 
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Recently rescued, broken-down Sweet William begins his memoirs
telling of his birthplace, Metacomet Ranch, where he spends three
idyllic weeks before his adored mother's attack of colic,
accompanied by a vet's ghastly mistake, changes his life.
Although William is a success at racing, his temper and lust lose
him his career and his manhood. But now, can he find love with
stablemate Clover? Some strong language. 1993.

Classics

The Good Earth  RC 37294
by Pearl S. Buck 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by a winner of the Nobel Prize for
Literature. Describes the rise of Wang Lung, a poor Chinese
peasant. The story begins with his wedding day, as he ponders his
good fortune that now he will have a woman to take over the chore
of lighting a fire to heat the water for his bath. With the help
and patience of his new wife, O-lan, Wang Lung becomes a rich
landowner. For high school and older readers. 1931.

Intruder in the Dust  RC 37027
by William Faulkner 
read by Grover Gardner
2 cassettes
Classic novel by a Nobel Prize-winning author about Lucas
Beauchamp, an elderly African American of immense dignity who is
in a Mississippi jail charged with the murder of Vinson Gowrie, a
white man. A mob assembles in anger, while evidence to prove
Lucas's innocence is collected by two sixteen-year-old youths,
one white and one African American, and an elderly, aristocratic
spinster. 1948.

Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life  RC 37655
by Thomas Wolfe 
read by John Stratton
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Set in North Carolina, the boyhood home of the author. The
central character is Eugene Gant who, like Wolfe, was born in
1900. Eugene's alcoholic, promiscuous father, Oliver, and his
neurotically frugal mother, Eliza, are reminiscent of Wolfe's
parents. And the sensitive Eugene's longing to escape his drab
existence, along with his attraction to literature and ideas, is
thought to be strongly autobiographical. 1929.

_The Metamorphosis_ and Other Stories  RC 38410
by Franz Kafka 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
First published in the early part of the twentieth century. The
translator explains the origins of Kafka's Prague German in the
introduction. In "Metamorphosis"--a three-part novella--a man
awakens one morning from agitated dreams to find himself
transformed into a monstrous insect. This collection also
contains sketches, stories, and other short works by a writer
known for his ability to capture the essence of the human
condition in a short story. 1993.

Sons: Good Earth Trilogy, Volume 2  RC 37612
by Pearl S. Buck 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Sequel to _The Good Earth (RC 37294)_. After Wang Lung's death,
the land that he spent his lifetime acquiring is to be divided
among his three sons. The story revolves mainly around the third
son, a runaway who had become a powerful military officer, and
the use he makes of his inheritance. 1932.

The War of the Worlds  RC 38464
by H.G. Wells 
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette (Reissue)
The Martians, a loathsome though highly organized race, invade
England and, with their superior weapons, subdue and prey on the
people. For high school and adult readers. 1898.

The Wings of the Dove  RC 37177
by Henry James 
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
The "Dove" in this novel is a young American, Milly Theale, who
is charming, attractive, and wealthy, but doomed by illness to an
early death. But Milly is set on experiencing life, however
brief. Meanwhile, Kate Croy persuades Merton Densher, her
betrothed, to court Milly with the notion that he would inherit
Milly's fortune and secure his and Kate's future. The action
moves from London parlors to Venetian palaces as fate intervenes.
1902.

Contemporary Fiction

Bailey's Cafe  RC 37586
by Gloria Naylor 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Bailey's Cafe is an enigmatic little 1940s eatery in Somewhere,
U.S.A. Bailey (not his real name) is the maestro who begins by
telling of his love for Negro League baseball and his wife,
Nadine. Then, one by one, he spins the stories of the cafe's
regulars: Mariam, an ostracized Ethiopian Jew; Sadie the wino;
Iceman Jones; the recovering junkie Jesse Bell; Peaches, the
nymphomaniac; and Miss Maple, a cross-dressing male. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1992.

Dead Voices: Natural Agonies in the New World  RC 38648
by Gerald Vizenor 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Fantastical novel about a Native American tribal game. City
dwellers learn about rural life, humans become animals, newcomers
discover indigenous culture, and life for everyone becomes a
transformation. The author uses "dead voices" to call attention
to oral narrative and to arouse us to critically analyze written
depictions of Native Americans in literature. Some strong
language and some violence. 1992.

Divine Days  RC 38161
by Leon Forrest 
read by L.J. Ganser
10 cassettes
Joubert Jones returns to the Chicago area following a stint in
the army. A would-be playwright, Jones tends bar until he gets
settled, and patrons combine with his memories to create a drama
of African American life. One role goes to Sugar-Groove, a
recently deceased friend, and another goes to Imani, his restless
girlfriend. Over the next seven days, other voices, living and
dead, join the epic scene unfolding in Jones's head. Some strong
language. 1992.

A Fool's Alphabet  RC 37112
by Sebastian Faulks 
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
A story from A to Z, an arrangement suggesting that life is
usually remembered in thematic order, even though its progression
is haphazard. The tale begins in Anzio, where Raymond Russell, a
wounded British army officer, meets an Italian girl, Francesca;
and it unfolds in twenty-six chapters, taking their son Pietro
from his birth to age forty. Pietro, a photographer, shares
personal snapshots of his worldwide adventures. Some strong
language. 1992.

Grendel  RC 38310
by John Gardner 
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
The author has rendered an allegorical, satiric retelling of the
Old English _Beowulf_ from the point of view of the monster,
Grendel, devourer of men. Grendel perceives the ambition, fear,
art, hope, and loneliness of the human condition. 1971.

Family

Al Capsella and the Watchdogs  RC 37551
by Judith Clarke 
read by Andrew Sofer
1 cassette
Al Capsella, fifteen, longs for an independent social life.
However, his folks, like the parents of his friends, are far too
overprotective for his liking. His mom is not above borrowing a
dog to walk in order to trail him to a party! But when Mrs.
Capsella's parents are forced by floodwaters to stay with their
daughter, she is angered by their scrutiny. Sequel to _The Heroic
Life of Al Capsella (RC 34854)_. For junior and senior high
readers. 1990.

Almonds and Raisins  RC 37489
by Maisie Mosco 
read by Barbara Rappaport
3 cassettes
In the early 1900s many Jewish families flee the continent for
England. Among them are the Sandbergs from Russia and the
Moritzes from Austria. An immediate bond is established between
the two groups as the Sandberg boys spend their first weeks in
England sharing a bed with the Moritz children. Over the years
family members will fall in and out of favor with one another,
but a stronger bond will always bring them back together. 1979.

Away  RC 39236
by Jane Urquhart 
read by Terry Donnelly
2 cassettes
Mary pulls a shipwrecked sailor from the Irish Sea, but he dies
in her arms, leaving Mary forever a little "away." She marries,
and when the potato famine threatens her family with starvation,
they emigrate to northern Canada, where Mary abandons her son,
Liam, and her infant daughter, Eileen. Years later the legend is
repeated when Eileen, who is also a little "away," takes up with
an Irish patriot and leaves their child to be cared for by Liam
and his wife. 1993.

Bayou  RC 38479
by Pamela Jekel 
read by Ilona Dulaski
5 cassettes
Chronicle of four generations of Louisiana women from 1786 to
just after World War I. In 1786 Oliva Doucet marries German
Joseph Weitz, and after a short stay in New Orleans they return
to bayou country. One of their sons has a liaison with Celisma, a
slave. Her daughter, Manon, goes to New Orleans to make her
fortune, and finally Manon's daughter, Zoe, resettles in the
bayou. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions
of sex. 1991.

Blue Moon  RC 37447
by Luanne Rice 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Four generations of Keatings live on the Mount Hope waterfront.
Cass's husband Billy captains one of her father's fishing boats,
and her sisters and mother run the family restaurant. Cass spends
her energy on her young daughter Josie, determined that the
girl's hearing impairment won't keep her out of "regular"
kindergarten. But then Josie changes radically after being
inadvertently exposed to sign language. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Bridey's Mountain  RC 38788
by Yvonne Adamson 
read by Lynn Schrichte
5 cassettes
Ari MacAllister owns a mountain! It is a legacy passed down from
her great-grandmother, along with the knowledge that for the
Gregory women, love is always a risk. Right now, Ari is faced
with the possibility of losing her mountain to unscrupulous
developers. As she fights to keep her land unspoiled, she learns
about the strengths and struggles of her foremothers. Some strong
language and some decriptions of sex. 1993.

Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!  RC 38725
by M.E. Kerr 
read by J.P. Linton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Actually, Dinky Hocker would never touch drugs, but she feels she
has to do something sensational to get the attention of her
mother, who is currently dedicated to rehabilitating drug
addicts. For junior and senior high readers. 1972.

Everything Happens for the Best  RC 39049
by Sarah Winston 
read by Mikel Lambert
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The story of a calm Romanian mother of three with an uncanny
talent for plucking proverbs out of the air to cover the ups and
downs of her struggles in making a living and encouraging her
family. Devoted to her husband, who is an inventor, Mama longs to
move the children out of New York City. Her wishes come true when
she and her husband buy a general store and move to the country.
They soon learn there is more to it than plentiful fresh air.
1969.

Family Secrets  RC 37662
by Nancy Thayer 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Jean White, her daughter Diane, and her granddaughter Julia all
unknowingly share the experience of early love as a madness. As a
young woman, Jean stole a coded message from her father's safe
and passed it on to her boyfriend--whom she never saw again. Her
only remembrance of him was a gold locket he sent her. Years
later the past returns to haunt her when the FBI calls on Diane
looking for the locket. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Flight from Stonewycke: The Stonewycke Trilogy, Book 2  RC 37197
by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella 
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
Although Ian is accused of murder, Maggie marries this man that
God has brought to her. They plan to flee to America, but at the
last minute Maggie goes alone. Ian, hoping to clear himself,
stays behind--and ends up in jail. When Maggie's father lets her
believe Ian is dead, it is her faith in God that sustains her.
Sequel to _The Heather Hills of Stonewycke (RC 37188)_. 1985.

High Tide at Noon: Tide Trilogy, Book 1  RC 38158
by Elisabeth Ogilvie 
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Joanna Bennett is the only girl in one of the lobster-hauling
founding families of tiny Bennett's Island off the coast of
Maine. Joanna thinks her life is complete when Alec Douglass
returns to his family home to take up the trade. But that
happiness falters when newly married Joanna learns an unsettling
truth about Alec, and a series of sad events causes the island to
empty. Prequel to _Storm Tide (RC 38159)_. Strong language. 1944.

The Light Years: The Cazalet Chronicle, Volume 1  RC 37028
by Elizabeth Jane Howard 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
3 cassettes
Each summer the Cazalet family descends upon the family estate in
Sussex. The parents and unmarried daughter Rachel are used to the
annual arrivals from London--the three sons with their wives,
children, and nannies. The summer of 1937 is typical, but 1938
sees war on the horizon, more guests, and deep concerns about the
future, especially among the children. Prequel to _Marking Time
(RC 37050)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1990.

Marking Time: The Cazalet Chronicle, Volume 2  RC 37050
by Elizabeth Jane Howard 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
4 cassettes
World War II has broken out, and the Cazalets now spend most of
their time at the family estate in Sussex. The three
cousins--Louise, Polly, and Clary--provide an insight into how
each member of the family deals with the war while coping with
family dramas such as childbirth, sexual awakening, adultery,
incest, illness, lesbianism, and death. Sequel to _The Light
Years (RC 37028)_. Some descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Prince of Eden  RC 39063
by Marilyn Harris 
read by Dale Carter
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Romantic nineteenth-century saga of the Eden family on the north
Devon coast of England. Young illegitimate Edward Eden retains
control of the great Eden estates, while his legitimate brother
inherits the family titles. Edward, a dashing, idealistic Robin
Hood, uses much of his money to care for impoverished children.
Sequel to _This Other Eden (RC 39109)_. Some strong language.
1978.

Rise the Euphrates  RC 38669
by Carol Edgarian 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Garod, a young Armenian girl, escapes the Turkish massacre in
1915 but loses her entire family. At fifteen, Garod leaves the
orphanage to go to America and assumes the name Cafard, or
melancholy soul. Casard, as she is later called, soon marries
another Armenian refugee, but her daughter Araxie defies
tradition by marrying an outsider. It falls then to Casard's
granddaughter, Seta, to bring her happiness. 1994.

The Seventh Stone  RC 37167
by Nancy Freedman 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
4 cassettes
World War II is drawing to a close, and Noboru Sanogawa, unhappy
in his marriage to Momoko, chooses death with honor as a kamikaze
pilot. Besides his wife, he leaves behind a young son, Akio. As
Momoko tries to remake her life within traditional Japanese
society, she watches Akio seek to avenge his father's death by
building a worldwide financial network. Some violence, some
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

Shadows over Stonewycke: The Stonewycke Legacy, Book 2  RC 37232
by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella 
read by Janis Gray
4 cassettes
Both Allison MacNeil and Logan Macintyre have found faith in God
and have begun a journey together as a couple. But their union
will not be one of living happily ever after. Logan's frequent
job changes and the outbreak of World War II will test them to
the limit--especially when Logan becomes a double agent. Sequel
to _Stranger at Stonewycke (RC 37208)_. 1988.

Song of Solomon  RC 38330
by Toni Morrison 
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes
This novel surveys nearly a century of American history as it
impinges upon four generations of a single black family. Macon
Dead III, known as Milkman, is the first black baby allowed to be
born in Mercy Hospital in the 1930s. Milkman undertakes an epic
journey into an understanding of his family's heritage and,
hence, himself. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1977.

Songs of the Humpback Whale: A Novel in Five Voices  RC 38215
by Jodi Picoult 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Each character tells his or her side of the story about Jane
leaving her husband, Oliver, in San Diego, taking along their
teenaged daughter, Rebecca. Driving east toward Jane's brother
Joley's place, Jane and Rebecca follow directions that Joley
posts along the way. Later Sam enters the picture, and Oliver
uses his oceanographic research skills to track his family down.
Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1992.

Storm Tide: Tide Trilogy, Book 2  RC 38159
by Elisabeth Ogilvie 
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
In the sequel to _High Tide at Noon (RC 38158)_, widowed Joanna
Bennett Douglass marries her lifelong friend Nils Sorensen. They
are returning to Bennett's Island, which has been deserted since
they and their lobster-hauling families and friends were forced
to leave years before for economic reasons. Their new life is
threatened when an acquaintance's crush on Joanna has dire
consequences. Prequel to _Ebbing Tide (RC 38160)_. Strong
language. 1945.

Stranger at Stonewycke: The Stonewycke Legacy, Book 1  RC 37208
by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella 
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
Joanna and Alec MacNeil's efforts have returned Stonewycke to her
grandparents, Maggie and Ian Duncan. Now, in the 1930s, Joanna's
daughter Allison is a free spirit who has thrown off the
spiritual traditions of her family. She has also developed an
unhealthy interest in Logan Macintyre--a stranger in town whose
ulterior motive is unknown. Sequel to _The Lady of Stonewycke (RC
37200)_. 1987.

Treasure of Stonewycke: The Stonewycke Legacy, Book 3  RC 37244
by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella 
read by Janis Gray
4 cassettes
World War II is over. Allison and Logan Macintyre have returned
to Stonewycke, and the daughter they thought lost has also come
home. But there is a problem--two women claim to be that
daughter. Uncovering the impostor strengthens the faith of each
family member and reveals Stonewycke's real treasure--its
religious heritage. Sequel to _Shadows over Stonewycke (RC
37232)_. 1988.

The Trees  RC 38653
by Conrad Richter 
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Story of the Lucketts, the first family to cross the river into
southern Ohio toward the close of the eighteenth century, a time
when land west of the Alleghenies and north of the Ohio River was
virgin forest. In this first volume of the Awakening Land
trilogy, the tall trees of the title shape the various destinies
of this frontier family. Followed by _The Fields (RC 38654)_ and
_The Town (RC 38655)_. 1940.

+True Women  RC 37814
by Janice Woods Windle 
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Lifelong Texan Windle fictionalizes the lives of her maternal and
paternal female ancestors in this multigenerational novel. She
begins her story in March of 1836, when five-year-old Euphemia
Texas Ashby's life is turned upside down by the defeat at the
Alamo. Staying one step ahead of the Mexican army and later the
Comanches, Euphemia takes heart in her sister's words: "There is
power in being a woman." Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Trumpets of Silver  RC 38417
by Norma Harris 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
A Jewish family's struggle to endure--from the pogroms of Russia
to a gravesite in America in 1947. Surviving the 1891 Passover
pogrom in Odessa, Shmuel Kaminsky began the journey which would
take him, his wife Sarah, and their children to new lands,
following separate paths, testing their faith. But they come
together and separate time and time again. Some violence, some
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1990.

Virgins of Paradise  RC 38052
by Barbara Wood 
read by Mikel Lambert
4 cassettes
Jasmine Van Kerk is returning to Cairo after being summoned by
her grandmother, Amira Rasheed. Jasmine was forced out of the
family years ago by her father, and now she is told that her
father is dying and only she can save him. But first her
grandmother has a tale of long-kept secrets to reveal--secrets
that will help Jasmine understand why her father banished her
from her home. Some descriptions of sex. 1993.

Fantasy

The Architecture of Desire  RC 37471
by Mary Gentle 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
By the author of _Rats and Gargoyles (RC 35403)_.
Protector-General Olivia rules, challenged by supporters of Queen
Carola, daughter of the beheaded king. Lord-Architect Casaubon
and his wife, White Crow, are summoned to London, Casaubon to
probe the mysterious deaths of those who attempt to complete a
new temple, and White Crow to intervene in the struggle between
the contesting rulers. Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1991.

Black Unicorn  RC 37074
by Tanith Lee 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Tanaquil may be the daughter of a sorceress, but
she can't do any magic and she finds life in her mother's castle
dull and lonely. Her one skill, that of mending things, leads her
to piece together a pile of old bones found in the desert, and
she unknowingly brings back to life a mysterious black unicorn.
The unicorn needs Tanaquil to help it return to its own perfect
world. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1991.

The Book of Merlyn: The Unpublished Conclusion to _The Once and_
_Future King_  RC 37894
by T.H. White 
read by John Horton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Begins with an aged and weary King Arthur sitting alone in his
tent at Salisbury awaiting his last battle. Merlyn comes to renew
their master-pupil relationship and to assure Arthur that legend
will perpetuate the story of the Round Table. For junior and
senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1977.

Briar Rose  RC 37340
by Jane Yolen 
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
The tale of Sleeping Beauty, aka Briar Rose, linked with the
Holocaust. As a child Becca loved to hear Grandmother Gemma tell
of being Briar Rose and of her castle in the sleeping woods. Now
Gemma is gone, and Becca is fulfilling her promise to find the
castle. Her quest will lead to Chelmno, Poland, where 320,000
people were exterminated. Violence and some strong language. For
high school and older readers. 1992.

Brittle Innings  RC 39273
by Michael Bishop 
read by Barrett Whitener
4 cassettes
Gabe Stewart tracks down major league scout Danny Boles in order
to write an article about his job. But Boles prefers to talk
about his early days as a member of a class C baseball team
during World War II. This story also becomes the story of Jumbo
Henry Clerval, a gentle giant, and Buck Hoey, a fellow teammate,
and the ultimate horror that awaits them. Violence and strong
language. 1994.

Brothers Majere: Dragonlance Saga; Preludes, Volume 3  RC 37716
by Kevin Stein 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Twin brothers Raistlin, the magician, and Caramon, the warrior,
along with their kender companion Earwig Lockpicker, are en route
to Mereklar when they are set upon by hired assassins. Fighting
off the attackers, the group arrives in Mereklar only to get
involved in a nefarious predicament involving disappearing cats
and murder. Sequel to _Kendermore (RC 37715)_. 1989.

The Cataclysm: Dragonlance Saga; Tales 2 Trilogy, Volume 2  RC
37233
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
An epic poem and ten stories relate the adventures of different
personalities in the fantasy world of Krynn during the time of
the Cataclysm.The protagonists of these stories include a
skillful trader, an orphaned boy, an oppressed ghost, a dwarf
leader, a miracle-working priest, and the daughter of a Solamnic
knight in search of an evil villain. Sequel to _The Reign of
Istar (RC 37231)_. 1992.

Damascus Nights  RC 38114
by Rafik Schami 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
For thirty years Salim travels as a coachman from Damascus to
Beirut and back again. His success is due to his masterful skill
at telling stories to keep his passengers amused. After Salim
retires, he happily spends his evenings entertaining seven
friends, until one night a fairy casts a spell on him. Salim will
lose his voice unless he receives seven unknown gifts. After
trying everything else, his friends begin to tell him seven
stories of their own. 1993.

Dance, Dance, Dance  RC 37829
by Haruki Murakami 
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
Further surreal adventures of the nameless hero of _A Wild Sheep
Chase (RC 32743)_, who dreams about a rundown hotel and decides
to seek out the call girl who accompanied him there on an earlier
adventure. Along the way he tries to solve a murder and
encounters a thirteen-year-old clairvoyant, a television actor,
and the old Sheep Man, who lives in a world humans can't see.
Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Darkness and Light: Dragonlance Saga; Preludes, Volume 1  RC
37714
by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya R. Carter 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Solamnic Knight Sturm Brightblade, accompanied by Kitiara, a
woman mercenary looking for work and adventure, heads north in
search of his father. Hitching a ride on a flying ship piloted by
eccentric gnomes, they find themselves thousands of miles above
Krynn headed for an unknown adventure on Lunitari, the enchanted
red moon. Prequel to _Kendermore (RC 37715)_. 1989.

+The Death and Life of Superman  RC 37630
by Roger Stern 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
November 1992. A monster is stalking Metropolis leaving death and
destruction in its path. Superman's attempts to control the
creature are doomed, and before the day is over, not only is the
monster dead but so is Superman--and Clark Kent is missing. Lois
is devastated, as are Clark's parents. In fact Clark's father
almost dies himself, but something keeps him from crossing over
into death. 1993.

Deerskin  RC 37514
by Robin McKinley 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Based on _Donkeyskin_ by Charles Perrault. Princess Lissar has
the most beautiful mother in seven kingdoms, and Lissar will grow
up to be just as beautiful. But her beauty will cause much sorrow
as she is violated by her own father and forced to flee into the
wilderness, with only her beloved dog Ash to comfort and protect
her. There she will find peace for her wounded soul and the love
of Prince Ossin. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1993.

Doom of the Darksword: The Darksword Trilogy, Volume 2  RC 38683
by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman 
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
Bishop Vanya is in a precarious position. Many await his
downfall, and it will come if his terrible mistake with Joram is
discovered. Joram was born without magic, denied the throne, and
supposedly killed. But Joram lives, and his return to the kingdom
will bring about a terrible war that puts the kingdom's future in
his hands. Sequel to _Forging the Darksword (RC 27287)_. Some
violence. 1988.

The Elementals  RC 38147
by Morgan Llywelyn 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
In different eras, men and women experience the power of nature
to reshape their lives and their environments forever. A woman of
sunken Atlantis leads her people in a desperate search for land,
a musician of ancient Crete survives the volcanic upheaval that
destroyed the Minoan civilization, a New England housewife
discovers the secrets of a sacred stone, and a group of Native
Americans face the ultimate eco-disaster. Some strong language.
1993.

Empire of the Eagle  RC 38574
by Andre Norton and Susan Shwartz 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
After the defeat of the Roman army at Carrhae in 43 B.C., young
tribune Quintus knows that the best he and his men can expect
from their captors is to be sold into slavery in the East. But
Quintus carries with him a talisman of the god Krishna, and its
power, along with the help of two avatars, gives the Romans a
possible way of escaping their fate and reclaiming their honor.
1993.

Flint the King: Dragonlance Saga; Preludes 2, Volume 2  RC 37198
by Mary Kirchoff and Douglas Niles 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Attempting to avenge his brother's murder, hill dwarf Flint
Fireforge runs afoul of the evil Pitrick and ends up facing
certain death in the beast pit. Rescued by gully dwarves, he is
proclaimed, with much reluctance on his part, King Flint of
Mudhole. But can his new subjects help him thwart Pitrick's evil
plans? Sequel to _Riverwind the Plainsman (RC 37189)_. 1990.

The Forever King  RC 37181
by Molly Cochran and Warren Murphy 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Fantasy that weaves twentieth-century adventure with Arthurian
legend. Hal (Sir Galahad), retired FBI agent and alcoholic, must
protect ten-year-old Arthur Blessing (King Arthur) and the
powerful Holy Grail from the madman Saladin. Help comes from Mr.
Taliesin (Merlin) and Excalibur. Some strong language. For high
school and older readers. 1992.

The Goblin Mirror  RC 37654
by C.J. Cherryh 
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
Strange things are happening in Maggiar that even the wizard
Karoly doesn't understand. When he asks to visit his witch sister
over-mountain, the king sends along Prince Tamas and Prince
Bogdan. Prince Yuri follows behind with Tamas's runaway dog. As
the journey progresses, Tamas ends up alone and injured. He meets
up with a troll and the witch Ela, who has a magic shard of glass
from the goblin queen's mirror. Will it prove helpful or harmful?
1992.

Golden Trillium  RC 38427
by Andre Norton 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The princesses of Ruwenda--Anigel, Haramis, and Kadiya--have
defeated Orogastus. Anigel and Antar wed, uniting the kingdoms of
Ruwenda and Labornok, and Haramis departs to the northern
mountains. But Kadiya feels she must take up her sword and join
the Oddling swamp-dwellers. When she reaches them, she learns
that the land has been overrun by others, whom she must battle to
retain her sword. Sequel to _Blood Trillium (RC 36708)_. Some
violence. 1993.

If at Faust You Don't Succeed  RC 38195
by Roger Zelazny and Robert Sheckley 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
The age-old contest between good and evil begins anew with the
archangel Michael weighing in on the side of good and the demon
Mephistopheles in charge of evil's chances. The legendary Doctor
Faust is supposed to be humanity's representative in this
contest, but at the last minute a common thief takes his place.
The indignant Faust goes on a pursuit through history and
mythology to catch the impostor. Some violence. 1993.

The Innkeeper's Song  RC 39098
by Peter S. Beagle 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
Tikat and Lukassa have known each other since childhood and are
to marry in this, the spring of their eighteenth year. But spring
is late in coming, the rivers are partially frozen, and Tikat
watches as Lukassa drowns and then is abducted. Tikat sets out to
follow his intended, who is joined by two other women, one black
and one brown. Tikat and the women he has been pursuing meet at
an inn where they face an enemy stronger than death. Some
violence and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Iron Dragon's Daughter  RC 39034
by Michael Swanwick 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Human-changeling child Jane works in a factory that makes flying
machines. The children are planning a revolt against their
superiors when Jane first hears the voice of an evil dragon who
is pretending to be nonfunctional. Melanchthon, the dragon,
coerces Jane into helping him fly again--an act that will
eventually force Jane to confront the powers that rule her life.
Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex.
1994.

Kendermore: Dragonlance Saga; Preludes, Volume 2  RC 37715
by Mary Kirchoff 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Charged with breaking his marriage promise to his betrothed, the
dwarf Tasslehoff Burrfoot is taken into custody and hauled back
to his native Kendermore to face the council of elders. Trying to
extricate himself from this predicament, he runs afoul of an evil
wizard and an assassin. Can the light-fingered escape artist win
the day? Sequel to _Darkness and Light (RC 37714)_. 1989.

King Javan's Year: The Heirs of Saint Camber, Volume 2  RC 36749
by Katherine Kurtz 
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
When King Alroy dies, the Regents conspire to assure that a
Deryni-sympathizing Haldane king will not ascend the throne.
Nevertheless, Alroy's twin Javan becomes king, and, aided by some
Deryni, he begins to awaken his Deryni-like magical powers. He
will have to call on them when the Regents make plans for his
younger brother. Sequel to _The Harrowing of Gwynedd (RC 30639)_.
Some violence. 1992.

Lord of the Two Lands  RC 37857
by Judith Tarr 
read by Yolande Bavan
3 cassettes
Meriamon, daughter of the pharaoh and herself a priestess-healer
of Amon, arrives on the plains of Issus in search of Alexander.
She must convince Alexander to divert his attention from his own
war with Persia to helping Egypt free its land from Persian rule.
From the battle of Issus in 333 B.C., Alexander makes his way
through Tyre into Egypt, where he is crowned ruler at Siwah in
331 B.C. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

Lyonesse, Volume 2: The Green Pearl  RC 39261
by Jack Vance 
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
In the Elder Isles, King Casmir of Lyonesse still attempts to
unite the islands. His daughter Suldrun has died in childbirth,
and the son she bore has been taken away and replaced with a
female changeling, who comes to be known as Princess Madouc. The
son, fathered by King Aillas of Troicinet, awaits the time when
he can take over the throne. Sequel to _Suldrun's Garden (RC
20515)_. Some violence. 1985.

More Shapes than One  RC 36949
by Fred Chappell 
read by Gillian Wilson
2 cassettes
In some of these tales, characters assume the personalities of
historical figures, such as Jacques Offenbach, whose chance
meeting with another composer solves the mystery of a favorite
melody. Other tales are fantasies with a supernatural twist, such
as the stranger who delivers a message to a science-fiction
writer. And some are about southerners like Miss Prue, who
entertains the ghost of a friend. 1991.

A Plague of Angels  RC 37847
by Sheri S. Tepper 
read by Graeme Malcolm
4 cassettes
Abasio, a young farm boy, and Orphan, a beautiful young girl from
an enchanted village, join forces to defeat the evil purpose of
the Witch Quince Ellel. Their quest takes them across a confused,
chaotic landscape of gang-controlled, drug-ridden cities that
stand in stark contrast to the rural areas that are populated by
mythological creatures and talking animals. 1993.

The Reign of Istar: Dragonlance Saga; Tales 2 Trilogy, Volume 1 
RC 37231
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Seven stories and a novella depict life in the legendary land of
Krynn prior to the Cataclysm and during the time of the
Kingpriest. The stories include "Six Songs for the Temple of
Istar," which sets forth a prophecy of the Cataclysm; "Colors of
Belief," in which a young knight searches for truth; and "Kender
Stew," about an innocent knight recruit. Some violence. 1992.

The Shadow Rising: The Wheel of Time, Book 4  RC 36984
by Robert Jordan 
read by Roy Avers
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Rand, acknowledged as the Dragon Reborn, is now destined to
protect the world from the Dark One's return. With Mat he
attempts to find answers to his destiny in the Aiel Waste. Perrin
returns to Two Rivers hoping to protect his family from the
Children of the Light, and Nynaeve and Elayne travel to Tanchico
to capture a device that could be used to control Rand. Some
violence. Sequel to _The Dragon Reborn (RC 34703)_. 1992.

+The Shining Ones: The Tamuli, Book 2  RC 37334
by David Eddings 
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
Sparhawk and his companions seek Bhelliom, the Stone of Power.
Sparhawk is Anakha, and with Bhelliom he wields god-like powers
to thwart the evil plots against his native land. But can even
this awesome power stand against the myriad fiends wishing to
possess Bhelliom for their own, especially the dreaded, glowing
creatures of myth known as the Shining Ones? Sequel to _Domes of
Fire (RC 35897)_. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.

A Song for Arbonne  RC 37790
by Guy Gavriel Kay 
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
Arbonne is a goddess-centered culture where two powerful dukes
still fight over their love for the long-dead Aelis de Miraval.
One was her husband, the other her lover, troubadour Bertran de
Talair. To the north lies Gorhaut, a kingdom of warriors who want
to take over Arbonne and wipe out the worship of women. From
Gorhaut comes Blaise, a mercenary who works as a sword-for-hire
and who will hold the fate of Arbonne in his hands. Some
violence. 1992.

The Spirit Ring  RC 37866
by Lois McMaster Bujold 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Fiametta, the young daughter of Master Beneforte, longs for the
chance to practice magic and chafes at her father's reluctance to
teach her. All this changes, however, when an evil ruler employs
black magic to seize control of the kingdom, compelling Fiametta
to flee for her life. She later teams up with a young artisan in
an attempt to defeat the villain and save her father's soul with
the magical power of the spirit ring. 1992.

Strange Devices of the Sun and Moon  RC 37673
by Lisa Goldstein 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
London, 1590. A band of faeries invades the city as conspirators
plot to unseat Queen Elizabeth I. The sprites are looking for
their long-awaited king, Arthur--son of Alice Wood, a widowed
bookseller. But also searching are alchemist Paul Hogg and famed
London author Christopher Marlowe. As their paths cross with the
faeries, a battle between good and evil ensues. For high school
and older readers. 1993.

Tanis the Shadow Years: Dragonlance Saga; Preludes 2, Volume 3 
RC 37201
by Barbara and Scott Siegel 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
With the help of a dying wizard's magic, Tanis, who is half elf
and half human, travels back a hundred years to the time of the
Elf-Human wars. He undertakes a dangerous quest to rescue a
beautiful woman and to learn what he can about his father's fate.
Sequel to _Flint the King (RC 37198)_. 1990.

Triumph of the Darksword: The Darksword Trilogy, Volume 3  RC
39237
by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman 
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
The Watchers stand at the border to see that no one crosses it.
But suddenly through the border's mist come Joram and his wife.
Joram approaches the Watcher holding the sword, pulls it from its
sheath, and in an act of mercy drives it into the stone heart.
Now Joram has the power to destroy or save the world. Sequel to
_Doom of the Darksword (RC 38683)_. Some violence. 1988.

Walkers of the Wind: The First Americans, Volume 4  RC 36762
by William Sarabande 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Torka and his people have crossed the frozen land by following
the path of the mammoth. Manaravak, the twin son left to die, has
been raised by a wanawut and now returns--more beast than man.
His arrival sets up a rivalry with his twin Umak for the love of
Naya, a shaman's granddaughter. Torka journeys to the land from
which no one returns. Sequel to _Forbidden Land (RC 36756)_.
Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1990.

The War of the Lance: Dragonlance Saga; Tales 2 Trilogy, Volume 3 
RC 37243
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
The Heroes of the Lance continue their efforts to thwart the
agents of evil who have risen to power in the war-torn fantasy
world of Krynn. Ten stories, preceded by a stage-setting epic
poem, chronicle the adventures of the magician Raistlin, Mara the
Queen of Thieves, kender Tasslehoff Burrfoot, and others. Sequel
to _The Cataclysm (RC 37233)_. 1992.

The Worm Ouroboros  RC 35757
by E.R. Eddison 
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
The heroic lords of Demonland are arrayed in epic battle against
the minions of the warlock King Gorice XII. Against exotic
landscapes, amidst swordplay and sorcery, passion and violence,
intrigue and betrayal, and ample bloodletting, the Demon lords
begin their odyssey toward an enchanted mountain and the final
desperate battle. This adventure fantasy in archaic prose was
first published in 1922 and is an acknowledged forerunner of its
genre. 1926.

Xanadu  RC 38032
edited by Jane Yolen 
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
Collection of eighteen short stories and five poems by
award-winning authors in and out of the fantasy genre. In "The
Poacher" by Ursula K. LeGuin, an abused boy ends up in the castle
of fairy-tale princesses. In Nancy Kress's story "To Scale," a
young boy builds a dollhouse in his basement. William Stafford's
poem "It Comes Lightly out of the Sea," concerns walks on the
beach. Some strong language. 1993.

Xanadu 2  RC 38423
selected by Jane Yolen 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Yolen's second fantasy collection, which includes seventeen
stories and nine poems, focuses more on reality than fantasy.
Three of the stories feature cats, including "The Fifth Squashed
Cat," about a hitchhiker who stays alive by using the magical
bones of dead cats, and "A Most Obedient Cat," about a cat that
brings home dead bugs--among other things. In the poem "Laurel,
Again," an old woman recalls her youth. Some violence and some
strong language. 1994.

Zarsthor's Bane  RC 38457
by Andre Norton 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Young Brixia wanders the Waste alone, her only companion a
hunting cat. Since the destruction of her native High Hallack
years ago by the invaders, she is now a hardened survivor more
than capable of surmounting the dangers of a devastated world.
But greater perils are in store for her when she joins a nobleman
and his squire in a quest for the magic that can free their land
from the darkness. A Witch World adventure novel. 1978.

General

The Alchemist  RC 37602
by Paulo Coelho 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy, longs to see the world and
dreams about a treasure hidden in the Egyptian pyramids. He sells
his flock and leaves his home in Spain, sails first to Tangiers,
crosses the desert, and eventually reaches Egypt. Along the way,
he is led by a series of spiritual guides, perhaps the most
important of whom is the alchemist who advises him to follow his
heart. 1988.

Ancestral Voices  RC 37520
by Etienne Van Heerden 
read by Barrett Whitener
2 cassettes
First published in Afrikaans in 1986, this novel portrays the
multigenerational history of the Moolman family in a story that
typifies Afrikanerdom. When Noah, the illegitimate son of the
great-granddaughter of the founder of the Moolman clan, is killed
before their eyes, no one will respond to the investigator. But
voices of deceased ancestors vie with the mysteries of the living
to reveal the truth about Noah, his people, and the land where
they live. 1986.

Arc d'X  RC 37674
by Steve Erickson 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
An apocalyptic story that begins in Paris during the French
Revolution, where Thomas Jefferson is ensconced with his
slave/lover Sally Hemings in the pursuit of happiness. The story
traces a path of racism, guilt, and self-destruction from France
to America in the twenty-first century and then to a future
postrevolutionary Berlin, where Erickson himself has come to be
murdered. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex.
1993.

Balthazar  RC 37578
by Lawrence Durrell 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Volume two of The Alexandria Quartet, following _Justine (RC
36388)_. The story is peopled by the same characters--Justine,
Clea, Melissa, and the narrator, who explores the meaning of love
with the psychiatrist Balthazar. This time, however, it is told
from Balthazar's point of view, often to correct or expand on the
initial account of complex interpersonal relationships found in
_Justine_. 1958.

A Big Life  RC 38175
by Susan Johnson 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Sapphire Hayes calls all her children Tom--Ethel, Mary, Cecil,
Ellen, Bede, and Billy--but they don't mind, for Saph is fun and
kind. However, their father, Jack, who was off fighting World War
I when Billy was born, is mean when he gets back to Australia. He
pays little attention to the boy until he can capitalize on
Billy's gymnastic ability, selling him to a pair of traveling
tumblers. Billy sails for England, ashamed, sad, and determined
to be a star. 1993.

Billy  RC 38455
by Albert French 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
In a small Mississippi town in the 1930s, two black boys venture
into forbidden territory--a pond where white people swim. They
are spotted by fifteen-year-old Lori Pasko and her cousin Jenny.
Lori catches ten-year-old Billy and gives him a beating. Billy
pokes her with his pocket knife. Horribly, the tiny wound proves
fatal. Unwary Billy faces powerful social attitudes as he is
tried as an adult for murder. Strong language and violence. 1993.

The Bingo Palace  RC 39114
by Louise Erdrich 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Lipsha Morrissey, Chippewa and wanderer in the outside world, is
summoned home to the reservation by his grandmother. Upon his
return, he goes to work for Lyman Lamartine at his bingo palace
and falls in love with Shawnee Ray Toose, Lyman's mistress and
mother of his child. In this companion volume to _Love Medicine
(RC 22061)_, _The Beet Queen (RC 23943)_, and _Tracks (RC
28557)_, the modern world intrudes upon the reservation. Some
strong language. 1994.

The Bird Artist  RC 38663
by Howard Norman 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Fabian, his semiliterate father, Orkney, and his educated mother,
Alaric, live in a remote village in Newfoundland. Fabian has been
involved with Margaret for years, but he betrays her and goes
along with his parents' plan that he marry a cousin he has never
met. In the meantime, while Orkney is away, Alaric takes up with
Botho August, the lighthouse keeper. When Orkney returns, a fight
breaks out and Fabian kills Botho. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1994.

Blackburn  RC 39200
by Bradley Denton 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Jimmy Blackburn is only seventeen years old when he kills his
first victim. It is his birthday and he is going to buy the car
sitting in Mr. Dunbar's yard. But then a dog chases a squirrel
into the church, and a cop gets mad at the dog for being in the
church and shoots it. It is just too much for Jimmy, and he takes
revenge for the dog. That action begins Jimmy's one-man crusade,
which has now eliminated twenty-one people. Violence and strong
language. 1993.

The Bookman's Tale  RC 38712
by Berry Fleming 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Publisher Edward Ray sits in the airport on a Caribbean island
and awaits the plane that will return him to California. While
waiting he recaptures the events of the past week which have had
such an impact on his life--encounters with his fellow passengers
on the cargo freighter; his search for Claudia, a woman he has
not seen for thirty years; and his meeting with Janet Tyner.
1986.

Borrowed Lives  RC 37389
by Laramie Dunaway 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Luna Devon, thirty, believes she has a boring life. So when her
best friend Wren Caldwell is killed, Luna assumes Wren's
identity, including a job that Wren has just acquired--sight
unseen. But Luna-Wren gets more than she bargains for when her
own boyfriend starts creating news events, she loses Wren's job,
and Wren's husband shows up. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Buffalo Soldiers  RC 37882
by Robert O'Connor 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Specialist Ray Elwood, of the "fighting 57th" stationed in West
Germany, is clerk to the battalion commander. In that position,
he is able to do favors for a lot of his cronies, including
keeping them supplied with heroin. In return for some
accommodation, Stoney has become Elwood's protector. But Stoney
may not be able to shield Elwood from the new first sergeant, who
suspects that Elwood is involved in drugs. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

The Butcher Boy  RC 37661
by Patrick McCabe 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Set in Ireland in the early 1960s. Francie Brady is a schoolboy
who must figure life out for himself as his mother is in and out
of "the garage" and his father is always drunk. Francie is
especially hard on the Nugents, particularly after Philip
Nugent's mother says the Bradys are no better than pigs. And
Francie can't forget a song his mother sang about a girl who
commits suicide over a butcher boy. Strong language and some
violence. 1992.

Carriage Trade  RC 38305
by Stephen Birmingham 
read by Lynn Schrichte
3 cassettes
Tarkington's--it's a unique store. But the owner, Silas
Tarkington, has just been found dead in his swimming pool. His
daughter Miranda has always dreamed of taking over the store her
father built when he got out of prison, but there are others who
want the store for themselves. Miranda gets help from a
journalist who hopes to write her father's story. Strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

Changing Heaven  RC 37732
by Jane Urquhart 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
1900. Arianna is in love with a fellow balloonist in England,
dies in a crash, and meets the ghost of Emily Bront. 1950s. Ann
is obsessed with _Wuthering Heights_ and with Arthur, a married
lover bewitched by Tintoretto. Fleeing Toronto to forget him, Ann
goes to the Yorkshire moors, where she dreams of Bront and hears
voices in the wind. 1980s. Ann and Arthur have a final rendezvous
in the landscapes of their heroes. Some strong language. 1993.

Clabbered Dirt, Sweet Grass  RC 37339
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
This story is told by an old man sitting on the back of his dead
horse in the woods of Minnesota. He talks of the progression of
life on his farm in the years before mechanization. Spring with
its new births and plantings, summer plowing and canning, fall
harvesting and hunting, and finally winter with its wood
gathering and logging. And the chores--always the chores. Some
violence and some strong language. 1992.

Cleopatra's Sister  RC 36807
by Penelope Lively 
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
Howard Beamish, palaeontologist, seems to be unlucky in love.
Lucy Faulkner, journalist, knowing of her parents' unhappy
relationship, has never allowed herself to fall in love. The
British pair meet on a flight to Nairobi when their plane makes
an emergency landing in Callimbia--supposed kingdom of
Cleopatra's sister. An insurrection is underway, and mutual
captivity has a lasting effect on them. Some violence and strong
language. 1993.

Consider This, Seora  RC 38030
by Harriet Doerr 
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
By the author of _Stones for Ibarra (RC 23682)_. Four Americans
interact with the locals in a small Mexican village. Divorced
artist, Sue Ames, who owns land there, is captivated by the
scenery and by fellow expatriate, Bud Loomis, who is evading the
Internal Revenue Service. When Bud talks Sue into developing some
of her land, the Bowleses--Ursula and her divorced daughter,
Frances--buy a lot. Then each works at finding how to fit in.
1993.

Crazy in Alabama  RC 37543
by Mark Childress 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
In 1965 Peejoe's Aunt Lucille kills her husband Chester because
he won't let her take a part in "The Beverly Hillbillies." She
leaves her six kids with her mother, Meemaw, and heads for
Hollywood with Chester's head in a Tupperware lettuce keeper to
keep her company. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Peejoe becomes a
civil rights activist when the blacks in town start dying. Some
strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Darcy's Utopia  RC 37594
by Fay Weldon 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
When Julian Darcy, an economist and university official, follows
his wife Eleanor's financial advice, he ends up in jail.
Undaunted, Eleanor continues to make her utopian theories known
until she is interviewed by two journalists who appear more
interested in each other than in their subject. One concocts a
colorful biographical article about Eleanor; the other reports
Eleanor's experimental ideas for society. Some strong language.
1990.

+Daybreak  RC 38852
by Belva Plain 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
The Crawfields have tried for years to find out what is wrong
with their son Peter. When they finally learn he has cystic
fibrosis, they receive another great shock--he is not their
biological son. Peter's real parents are found, and tests prove
that their son Tom is actually the son of the Crawfields. The
Crawfields only want a chance to know Tom, but hatred and
religious bigotry stand in the way. Some strong language. 1994.

Dolly  RC 37845
by Anita Brookner 
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
Jane Manning narrates this tale of how her life is affected by
the arrival of Aunt Dolly. Dolly is married to Jane's Uncle Hugo,
and when he dies Dolly arrives in London from Brussels and throws
herself upon the mercy of Jane's family. Jane researches her
parents' and Dolly's backgrounds and shows how Dolly, in her
tight-fitting dresses and her strand of pearls, is a misfit who
brings chaos to Jane's orderly and benign world. 1993.

Enchanted Ground  RC 38749
by Sarah Woodhouse 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Patricia (Paddy) Bretton is the third generation of women up at
Bretton Hall, but she can no longer hold onto the country estate
without help. She has let the old house to Laura and Hugh Haley
and their daughter Etta, who is eight. Also living on the land
are the Chances, prosperous tenant farmers whom Bretton women
have never been allowed to marry. Etta will uncover some
tantalizing family secrets in that regard. For high school and
older readers. 1993.

Fall from Grace  RC 38405
by Andrew M. Greeley 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Kieran O'Kerrigan promised to love and take care of Kathleen
Leary forever. But childhood promises cannot always be kept.
Kathleen is now married to senatorial hopeful Brien Donahue and
has three daughters. They live in Chicago where her brother is a
bishop. One afternoon, while preparing for an evening of
campaigning with Brien, Kathleen receives a phone call that
changes the course of many lives. Violence, strong language, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Feather Crowns  RC 38106
by Bobbie Ann Mason 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
On February 26, 1900, Christianna Wheeler gives birth to
quintuplets in the rural town of Hopewell, Kentucky. The
family--Christianna, James, the three older children, and the
babies--quickly become a national sensation. But they are not
prepared for the commercial world blooming outside their
hardscrabble way of life. Nor are they prepared for what happens
to their love for each other when tragedy strikes. Some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

+Flavor of the Month  RC 37312
by Olivia Goldsmith 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Laura Richie, Hollywood writer, is famed for writing about the
famous. Her latest story involves the three stars of "Three for
the Road." All were chosen for their beauty. But what lies
beneath the surface? Jahne Moore used to be Mary Jane
Moran--before plastic surgery; and Sharleen Smith is a Texas
beauty with no brains. But Lila Kyle has perhaps the biggest
secret of all. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1993.

The Fountains of Neptune  RC 37534
by Rikki Ducornet 
read by Barrett Whitener
2 cassettes
Nicolas began his sleep in 1914, and because he slept for fifty
years, he missed both world wars and the interval between them.
With the help of the doctor who cared for him during that time,
the now-awakened Nicolas remembers his childhood in a French
seaside village, the Other Mother who raised him, and his friends
in the smoky bars of the village. But most important, he learns
about his mother, who died when he was only two. Strong language.
1989.

Garden State  RC 38568
by Rick Moody 
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
Set in a decaying New Jersey suburb with the Manhattan skyline in
the distance. At the center of the cast of characters is Alice,
who hangs around the house playing a guitar, gets involved with
her boyfriend's unemployed druggie pals, and generally waits for
something to happen. With only a glimmer of hope, the bleakness
of their lives reflects the cheerlessness of their environment.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

Ghosts  RC 37881
by John Banville 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Novel by Irish author of _The Book of Evidence (RC 31640)_ blends
real people, ghosts, and painted figures. When seven day-trip
passengers come ashore after their pleasure boat is wrecked, they
descend upon the island household of Professor Kreutznaer, who is
engaged in writing art history. It seems that the occupants of
the boat and the house have reason to study one another. 1993.

Goodness  RC 37065
by Tim Parks 
read by Don Emmick
2 cassettes
When George Crawley's missionary father was murdered in Africa,
his mother had to make a choice to save the rest of the family.
Returning to England, they were forced to live with her widowed
father and her spinster aunt under circumstances that strained
his mother's efforts to be a good Christian. As a young man
George opts for the good life until he too must confront the
consequences of making decisions that challenge his soul. 1991.

Gospel  RC 37225
by Wilton Barnhardt 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
7 cassettes
In February of 1990, Dr. Patrick O'Hanrahan leaves the University
of Chicago to search for the lost Gospel of Matthias and is not
heard from again. Lucy Dantan, graduate student at the
university, is sent to find him and bring him back. But Lucy also
gets involved in the pursuit, and together they bounce across
Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The text of the
Gospel is interwoven with their quest. Some strong language.
1993.

Green Grass, Running Water  RC 37393
by Thomas King 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
His past false arrest for being a dangerous Indian activist would
be funny to Blackfoot Lionel Red Dog if it hadn't cost him his
government job and turned him into a television salesman.
Unbeknownst to Lionel, his professor girlfriend wants to have a
baby but not necessarily with him or with her other beau. On top
of everything, the appearance of four ancient Indians is about to
impact the lives of Lionel and his family and friends. Some
strong language. 1993.

The Green Knight  RC 37919
by Iris Murdoch 
read by Patrick Horgan
4 cassettes
Lucas Graffe, a reclusive scholar, disappears after being
acquitted of murdering Peter Mir. Lucas's brother Clement misses
him very much, as do others in their quiet neighborhood. Then
Lucas reappears, and so does Peter, who claims that Lucas had
actually been trying to kill Clement when Peter intervened and
was hurt, but not fatally. When Peter demands a replaying of the
events, justice is done and lives are transformed. Strong
language. 1993.

Green Shadows, White Whale  RC 37853
by Ray Bradbury 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
A fictionalized memoir of the seven months Bradbury spent in
Ireland in 1953 while working with film director John Huston on
the movie script for _Moby Dick_. Bradbury depicts himself as a
hapless young screenwriter who is in awe of the legendary but
demanding Huston and who, at the same time, falls in love with
the Irish countryside and finds kindred spirits in the boisterous
and talkative Irish folk. 1992.

A Guide for the Perplexed  RC 37521
by Jonathan Levi 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Holland, forty-six, a British filmmaker, has come to Spain to
interview the world renowned violinist, Sandor. Hanni,
sixty-five, a recent widow and direct descendant of Maimonides,
is in Spain in search of a letter that will prove she is related
to Esau, a Jewish mapmaker who sailed with Columbus. The two
women meet on New Year's Eve when a plane strike leaves them
stranded. They soon learn that they have common bonds. Strong
language. 1992.

Hearts of Glass  RC 38477
by Nicole Jeffords 
read by Marcia Churchill
3 cassettes
At her AA meeting, actress Musette is shocked to see Charlie,
wife of her long-ago beau, Congressman Neil Gallagher. When she
learns the circumstances surrounding the death of Charlie's
lover, Musette sees a way to get Neil back forever. Meanwhile,
novelist Gwen and her editor Felicity struggle with their own
alcoholism and troubled memories. The following year brings
surprising changes for all. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1992.

The House of Eliott  RC 38355
by Jean Marsh 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
When their physician father dies, Beatrice and Evangeline Eliott
find themselves destitute. All they have left is their gloomy
Victorian Gothic house. Aunt Lydia suggests they take in
boarders--an appalling idea, but it does provide some income.
When Bea goes to work for a photographer, his clients recognize
her ability as a dress designer. Soon, with much hard work, the
women establish the House of Eliott. Some strong language. 1993.

House of Splendid Isolation  RC 39279
by Edna O'Brien 
read by Grainne Cassidy
2 cassettes
"A man will come in and a child go out." A gypsy girl spoke those
words to Josie shortly after Josie came to live in the remote
Irish village with her husband. Now alone, Josie recalls her
early days there, her troubled marriage, and her love affair. But
her quiet world is shattered when McGreevy, an IRA terrorist,
takes refuge in her house. They learn to co-exist amid the
complexities of the Irish conflict in the 1990s. Strong language
and some violence. 1994.

I Saw the Sky Catch Fire  RC 37560
by T. Obinkaram Echewa 
read by Rick Foucheux
3 cassettes
Ajuzia leaves his wife and infant daughter in his Nigerian
village to pursue a college education in America. He recalls his
grandmother's tales about the 1929 "Women's War" and her
assurances that he has no need to worry about her--she can take
care of herself. When he returns, his grandmother is dead, his
wife is expecting another man's child, and he isn't sure of his
place in this society. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1992.

Japanese by Spring  RC 36723
by Ishmael Reed 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
As a military brat, Professor "Chappie" Puttbutt is accustomed to
moving on, but after a number of short stints in dead-end
teaching posts, he is ready to settle into a tenure-track
position. Chappie, an African American in a mostly white college,
becomes a victim of racism. Little do Chappie's colleagues know,
however, that his Japanese tutor will become their president and
that the tables will turn on them. Some strong language. 1993.

The Killing Ground  RC 39054
by Mary Lee Settle 
read by Helen Harrelson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Final novel in the Beulah Quintet. Hannah McKarkle, who fled her
conventional West Virginia family for New York, returns home in
search of the truth about the jailhouse death of her beloved
brother twenty years before. The remnants of her family and
friends raise old questions about personal freedom versus duty to
family and community. Sequel to _The Scapegoat (RC 39475)_. Some
strong language. 1982.

Know Nothing  RC 39053
by Mary Lee Settle 
read by Helen Harrelson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Book 3 of the Beulah Quintet. On the eve of the Civil War, a West
Virginia family finds its very foundations shattered by changing
values. And a young woman trades passion for security, only to
learn years later of the depth of true love. Sequel to _O Beulah
Land (RC 39052)_. Some strong language. 1960.

Let the Dog Drive  RC 38323
by David Bowman 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
At eighteen Bud Salem heads east to escape his obese
television-evangelist mother. He hitches a ride with fortyish
Sylvia Cushman, who regularly does a cross-country jaunt to
escape her own home. Bud, now obsessed with Sylvia and her idol
Emily Dickinson, meets Sylvia's cruel husband. The title comes
from the horrific role dogs play in Mr. Cushman's work on
automobile safety. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Littlejohn  RC 37564
by Howard Owen 
read by Michael Kramer
2 cassettes
Littlejohn McCain is an eighty-two-year-old North Carolina farmer
who is sitting out in the sweltering summer sun in hopes of
hastening his trip to the other side to join his loved ones. He
feels ready now that he has assuaged some of his guilt over a
long-ago tragic accident by making amends after his visiting
grandson Justin makes a similar mistake. Some strong language,
some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1992.

Lizard  RC 37071
by Dennis Covington 
read by Larry Shapiro
1 cassette
They call him Lizard because of his facial deformities and his
solitary nature. When Miss Cooley, Lizard's guardian, leaves to
get married, she ships him to a state school for mentally
retarded boys in Louisiana. There he meets a traveling actor
named Callahan who pretends to be his father. And Lizard is
spirited away from the school to play Caliban in Shakespeare's
_The Tempest_. Strong language. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1991.

Look at It This Way  RC 37633
by Justin Cartwright 
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
American journalist Tim Curtiz is based in London where he writes
a column for a New York magazine. In his search for the essence
of the city, Curtiz encounters a varied cast of characters who
provide him with plenty to write home about. When his columns
bring him mild celebrity status, Curtiz is hired for credit card
commercials along with a Cockney actor whom he occasionally
features in his column. Some strong language. 1990.

Margaret in Hollywood  RC 38042
by Darcy O'Brien 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Margaret Spencer is five when she makes her vaudeville debut in
Kansas City. She continues to work in show business when her
father moves the family to Buenos Aires to avoid bankruptcy.
After he dies, Margaret's mother pushes her into child modeling
in New York. But Margaret pursues Broadway and movie roles until
she arrives in Hollywood in the 1920s and, finally, she is ready
to act on her own. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1991.

Motor City  RC 37222
by Bill Morris 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
1954. Elvis records his first song, Ray Kroc discovers
McDonald's, and Buick introduces the Buick Century during the
Rose Bowl parade. Ted Mackey, general manager for the Buick
Division, has great plans for the new Century. But someone has
sold its revolutionary front bumper design to big rival Plymouth.
Mackey's search for the culprit provides an expos of the
progress-pursuing society of the 1950s. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.

My Year with the Stork Club  RC 37548
by Maureen Freely 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
A tale of Mike and Laura and three other couples in 1980s San
Francisco, narrated by Mike. Everything is fine until Laura
becomes involved in a mothers' support group--the Stork Club.
Mike has difficulty accepting some of the new ideas Laura
develops, and everything comes to a head when Mike loses control
at the airport metal detector. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.

On the Devil's Court  RC 37952
by Carl Deuker 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
During the summer of Joe Faust's senior year, his father leaves
his position at Harvard for one at the University of Washington.
Although his father wants Joe to be a scientist, Joe is obsessed
with basketball. He blows his chance to attend a public high
school with a good team when he gets drunk. He is sent to a small
private school instead. Joe wishes himself into a Faustian pact
and becomes a superstar on a winning team. For junior and senior
high readers. 1988.

Parting Shots  RC 38133
by Freda Bright 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Dani Sloane, forty-one, is a successful divorce lawyer, mother of
a college-bound daughter, and happily married to Ted, her high
school sweetheart--or so she thinks. Then one night, Ted says he
wants a divorce, and suddenly Dani finds herself confronting all
the emotional turmoil her clients have faced--shock, denial,
pain, hatred, grief, and finally acceptance--before she emerges
as a new person. Strong language. 1993.

Poor Things: Episodes from the Early Life of Archibald
McCandless, M.D., Scottish Public Health Officer  RC 38112
by Alasdair Gray 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
The "episodes" describe how McCandless's colleague, Godwin
Baxter, creates Bella, who has the body of a grown woman with the
mind of a child. McCandless ends his memoirs when he marries
Bella. Years later his wife, now known as Victoria McCandless,
M.D., appends a letter to the manuscript to set the record
straight. Some strong language. 1992.

The Powwow Highway  RC 36462
by David Seals 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
When Montana Cheyenne Philbert Bono acquires a beat-up '64 Buick
he christens it his warrior pony, the Protector. Bono and his car
are enlisted by Vietnam vet Buddy Red Bird, who is on a frantic
mission to bust his sister Bonnie out of jail in Santa Fe. The
hitch is that Bonnie's arrest involved planted drugs and the
mafia--and the bail is much higher than Buddy can pay. Strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1979.

Prophet  RC 37831
by Frank E. Peretti 
read by Richard Davidson
4 cassettes
John Barrett, Jr., of _Channel 6 News_ is not surprised when his
father shows up on the news. Barrett, Sr., a pro-lifer who
considers himself a prophet, is protesting the governor's stand
on abortion. A few days later, after telling the newsman that he
too will become a prophet, Barrett, Sr., dies in an apparent
accident. Soon Barrett, Jr., faces difficult challenges as he
battles the newsroom over abortion rights. 1992.

A Question of Guilt: The Curious Case of Dr. Crippen  RC 39064
by Richard Gordon 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1909 in a Swiss sanitorium an outspoken young English doctor,
Eliot Beckett, falls in love with Nancy Grange, an American
heiress watching over her tubercular sister, Baby. Nancy is
convinced that a certain Dr. Crippen, resident in London,
possesses the cure for Baby. Thus she and Eliot are drawn into
the life of the enigmatic fake physician who is accused of
dismembering his wife. Based on an actual case. 1981.

The Racquet, or Viajes por America Lejana by Csar-Agosto
Villaseor M. (as translated from the Spanish)  RC 37755
by George Hitchcock 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Agosto, a tennis player with world ranking, arrives in Canada
with plans to travel to California for his sister's wedding.
Along the way, he is approached by a string of businessmen with
slightly underhanded schemes. Naively accepting each time, Agosto
must do some fancy footwork to avoid trouble. Strong language,
some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

Remembrance Day  RC 38627
by Brian Aldiss 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Professor Hengist Embry plans to spend a year in England testing
his hypothesis of transpsychic reality. He hopes to discover
whether there were any relationships among the four persons
killed by an IRA bomb at a seaside hotel in England's Great
Yarmouth. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

+The Robber Bride  RC 37309
by Margaret Atwood 
read by Mary Woods
4 cassettes
Set in Toronto. At the center of the story is Zenia, who
reappears years after she was supposedly killed in Beirut.
Shocked by this turn of events are Charis, Roz, and Tony--three
women who appear to have little in common, other than that each
was once one of Zenia's victims. Their individual tales reveal
how Zenia betrayed them, stealing their men, their money, and
their self-respect. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1993.

Sailor Song  RC 37406
by Ken Kesey 
read by Bruce Huntey
4 cassettes
In the early years of the twenty-first century, the tiny fishing
village of Kuinak, Alaska, is a quiet place where descendants of
early aborigines, escapees from the Lower Forty-Eight, the Loyal
Order of the Underdogs, and a pack of wild hogs live peacefully
together. Ike Sallas retreated here many years ago. But now his
world is being turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood
film crew. Strong language and some violence. 1992.

Save Me, Joe Louis  RC 39276
by Madison Smartt Bell 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Hillbilly Macrae and streetwise Charlie meet in Battery Park,
where they both are looking for handouts. Macrae is basically a
good man down on his luck, but Charlie is cold-blooded and
fearless. They form a team and start robbing people. When events
turn violent, they flee to Baltimore and become involved in
serious crime with an ex-con. But Macrae can still feel
guilt--especially when he meets an old flame. Strong language and
violence. 1993.

The Shadow Man  RC 37725
by Sofia Shafquat 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Leslie Kovalsky, twenty-nine, is a paralegal, clips magazines,
eats health food, runs along the California beach, and searches
for herself and for love. She seems to get only sex and anxiety.
Her circle of friends includes Paul, who is already married;
Geoff, who has another girlfriend named Cornelia; and Kevin, her
next-door neighbor. But it is Cornelia who will perhaps turn out
to be her salvation. Some strong language and descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Shadow Play  RC 38535
by Charles Baxter 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Wyatt Palmer, artistic and clever as a boy, is now an
administrator of a small town. When an old school chum turns up
with an offer to bring in business and jobs in the form of a
chemical plant, a deal is cut. Citizens of the local community
seem pleased with what WaldChem has done for them. But Palmer
knows the awful truth about what the company is doing to their
environment, and now he must make a dreadful decision. Some
strong language. 1993.

Sister Water  RC 37561
by Nancy Willard 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
In Ann Arbor, Ellen and her young son move in with her elderly
mother, Jessie Woolman, after Ellen's husband dies in an
accident. Absentminded Jessie requires constant attention, so
Ellen and her sister hire long-haired Sam with his magical
stories. Meanwhile, shopping mall designer Harvey Mack has plans
both for Jessie's late husband's science museum and for Ellen,
but he can't stop hallucinating about a water woman. 1993.

So Far from God  RC 37391
by Ana Castillo 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
It is no wonder that Sofi founds Mothers of Martyrs and Saints
(M.O.M.A.S.)! Her four daughters led remarkably tragic lives. One
died at age three only to come to life at the funeral with
unusual knowledge and a horror of being touched. Another screamed
nonstop after being jilted. A third was attacked and mutilated.
After miraculously healing, she too had powers. The "normal"
fourth daughter, a newscaster, was taken hostage and tortured.
Violence. 1993.

The Sportswriter  RC 37166
by Richard Ford 
read by Jamie Horton
3 cassettes
Frank Bascombe once published a collection of short stories with
some success, and he got halfway through a novel before putting
aside his promising literary career to become a sportswriter.
Now, nearing forty, Frank takes stock of his two wonderful
children, of the death of a son, of the loss of his wife through
divorce, and most of all of the choices he has made in life so as
to avoid regret. Some strong language. 1986.

The Stone Diaries  RC 39129
by Carol Shields 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
A fictional biography about the life of Daisy Stone Goodwill--a
life that begins on the Canadian prairies, moves south to the
American Midwest, and ends in Florida. Daisy's tale is the story
of an ordinary woman, resigned to her lot, but aware that her
internal views don't quite match what those around her assume.
Her diary records the facts, but her heart feels real joy and
sadness. Some strong language. 1993.

Swallow  RC 38668
by D.M. Thomas 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Corinna Riznich stands before the judges in an improvisation
contest and extemporizes upon a theme set by them. She uses
fifty-year-old Soviet writer Sergei Rozanov [met before in
_Ararat (RC 19387)_] as her central character. In bed with a
blind woman, he tells her tales within tales about making love,
his childhood in Australia, and his adventures in America. Strong
language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1984.

Sweet Medicine  RC 36898
by David Seals 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
This sequel to _The Powwow Highway (RC 36462)_ begins with Bonnie
expressing her gratitude and growing attraction to huge Philbert,
who busted her out of prison. Bonnie, as Red Bird, and Philbert,
as Whirlwind, take an unusual journey (accompanied by fellow
Native Americans, armed white men, and some otherworldly folks)
and find a fairy tale ending waiting for them. Strong language
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

Swimming in the Volcano  RC 37476
by Bob Shacochis 
read by Nick Sullivan
4 cassettes
Set in St. Catherine, a Caribbean island, in 1976. The air is
tense with the rumblings of an active volcano on Mount Soufrire,
with the troubles between political rivals, and with the
rekindled romance of an American government official and his
former girlfriend, whose appearance spells trouble. Violence,
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Tale Maker  RC 39300
by Mark Harris 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Rimrose first meets Kakapick in college, where they both study
literature. Rimrose hopes to work as an editor, and Kakapick
wants to be a professor. When Rimrose becomes a short story
writer instead, he often uses Kakapick's unusual habits as
subjects for his stories. Thus when Rimrose returns to college as
a professor under Kakapick, conflict ensues. Strong language.
1994.

The Temptations of St. Ed and Brother S  RC 39285
by Frank Bergon 
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
In the 1990s many people are concerned about the environment, as
are St. Ed and Brother S, the only monks at the Hermitage of
Solitude in the Desert. Now there is a nuclear waste dump planned
for nearby land, and both monks, as well as the Shoshone Indians,
object. The monks also face temptations, including lust and the
desire for fame. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1993.

To Sleep with Ghosts: A Novel of Africa  RC 37581
by G.F. Michelsen 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Samuel Kimbu is a young customs officer in a port town in Africa.
Torn between his loathing for his job and his desire to help
support his family, Kimbu has no real choice when he is asked by
a CIA agent to assist in apprehending rebel gun runners. Kimbu is
in love with Grace, daughter of the CIA agent. Nothing, however,
prepares him for the choice he must make for his country. Some
strong language. 1992.

Understand This  RC 39294
by Jervey Tervalon 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
A senseless murder suddenly changes the lives of Los Angeles
friends--especially Franois, who moments earlier was catching a
football with the victim. Confused and distraught, Franois must
battle his anger, torn between the street life that surrounds him
and the pull of a bright and promising girlfriend, a devoted
mother, and a dedicated high school teacher. Violence, strong
language, and descriptions of sex. 1994.

Unto the Soul  RC 38649
by Aharon Appelfeld 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
Amalia and Gad, sister and brother, first came to the mountaintop
many years ago while their uncle Arieh still lived. They remained
after he died, taking his place as caretakers for the Jewish
Cemetery of the Martyrs. As years pass the only people they see
are the Jewish pilgrims who visit the cemetery and leave
provisions for their life on the mountain. And perhaps it is this
loneliness that finally leads them to share their love. 1994.

Gothic

+The Black Opal  RC 37315
by Victoria Holt 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Carmel March, found under an azalea bush and raised by Dr. and
Mrs. Marline along with their own children, is easily drawn to
Uncle Toby, who visits often. When Mrs. Marline dies, Carmel is
whisked away to Australia by Uncle Toby, who she learns is her
real father. Years later when Carmel returns to England, she
discovers that a murder took place long ago and Dr. Marline was
hanged for the crime. She sets out to clear his name and finds
romance along the way. 1993.

Hieroglyphic Tales  RC 37469
by Horace Walpole 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The author of the first Gothic novel, _The Castle of Otranto (RC
16603)_, first published half a dozen copies of these tales in
1786. Walpole indicates in his preface that the tales contain
many impossibilities, and an editor's note states that they are
based "on a firm `fairy tale' foundation." "The Peach in Brandy,"
an example of one such fable, is about an archbishop who swallows
an heir to the throne. 1786.

Houses of Stone  RC 38472
by Barbara Michaels 
read by K.D. Henry
3 cassettes
English professor Karen Holloway has been able to buy a rare book
from her book dealer friend Simon Hallett. It was written by
Ismene, the early American author of a book of poetry on which
Karen has already published some papers. Karen buys the book with
the help of Peggy Finneyfrock, a friend and history professor. As
Karen and Peggy attempt to discover the author's true identity,
they find themselves in great danger. Some strong language. 1993.

Hunter's Heart  RC 39309
by Christina Hamlett 
read by Grainne Cassidy
2 cassettes
To fulfill his late Irish great-grandfather's stipulation that
Hunter O'Hare live in the family castle, Hunter transported the
building, stone by stone, to his estate in the Washington, D.C.,
area. When Victoria Cameron is assigned to help Hunter as he
recuperates from surgery, she soon realizes that the castle holds
many secrets. And they all seem to center around Mary, a
mysterious woman in Hunter's life. Some strong language and some
violence. 1994.

Mirror, Mirror  RC 38038
by Pamela Simpson 
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Allie Wyatt is having nightmares of a monster in her mirror.
Through hypnosis she learns that she is remembering the night her
mother was murdered and that her father, Alan Sloan, died for the
crime. Just as Allie finds the one person who believes her father
was innocent, he dies. Allie is also enmeshed in a bitter battle
for some valuable property and in love with a man who could want
her dead. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Waltz in the Shadows  RC 39328
by Catherine Rieger 
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
Vienna, 1888. Emily Hopkins, twenty-two, has come to Vienna at
the request of Dr. Franz Joseph Demel to help write a biography
of her father that will, she hopes, dispel the lies about him.
But when Emily arrives, she doesn't remember Dr. Demel.
Mysterious events are occurring in the dark house, which has
become a sanitarium, and someone is attempting to scare her with
strange notes. She turns to Dr. Maximillian Schaller for help.
1993.

Growing Up

Body and Soul  RC 37808
by Frank Conroy 
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
Claude waits each day in a New York basement apartment for his
taxi-driver mother to return. With only a piano and a radio for
company, the boy explores musical ideas until a Polish refugee
and music-shop owner becomes his patron. Talent, lucky breaks,
and hard work make him a prodigy. Then he discovers his lost
father, completing the emotional development of his artistic
soul. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

Dear Nobody  RC 37046
by Berlie Doherty 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
Helen and Chris narrate the consequences of one night's passion
that change the course of their lives forever. With teen
parenthood superimposing itself upon college plans, both voice
fear, disbelief, and confusion. Chris wants them to marry;
Helen's mother wants Helen to have an abortion. Helen accedes to
her mother's pressure, but, left alone at the clinic, she returns
home to make her own decisions. For junior and senior high
readers. 1991.

Dear Nobody  RC 37046
by Berlie Doherty 
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
Helen and Chris narrate the consequences of one night's passion
that change the course of their lives forever. With teen
parenthood superimposing itself upon college plans, both voice
fear, disbelief, and confusion. Chris wants them to marry;
Helen's mother wants Helen to have an abortion. Helen accedes to
her mother's pressure, but, left alone at the clinic, she returns
home to make her own decisions. For junior and senior high
readers. 1991.

Durable Goods  RC 37047
by Elizabeth Berg 
read by Ardyth Heller
1 cassette
Katie is twelve, anxiously awaiting breasts, trying to impress
boys, missing her dead mother, and fearing the wrath of her army
colonel father. She confides to her patronizing older friend that
she hopes her sister Diane's boyfriend Dickie will run away with
her instead. When their father announces the family is moving to
yet another base, Katie gets swept up in Diane's rebellion. Some
strong language. 1993.

The Hard to Catch Mercy  RC 37217
by William Baldwin 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Willie T. Allson of Cedar Point, South Carolina, is fourteen in
1916--the year adulthood hits him square in the face. It begins
when his cousin "Uncle Jimmy" comes to visit and the cows get
lost in the swamp. From then on Willie T.'s life begins to
change. He has his first sexual encounter, and, though raised to
be a God-fearing child who respects his parents, he questions his
family history and faith. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Home and Away  RC 37410
by Peter Filene 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
During his junior year of high school, Murray Baum picks his
family history as the topic of his research assignment in hopes
of understanding what is behind his father's "temporary transfer"
away from his family. Was it really because his immigrant father
refused to sign a loyalty oath? As he uncovers in old letters an
ongoing rift between his parents, Murray finds his own
friendships beginning to falter. Some strong language. 1992.

Monday I Love You  RC 39232
by Constance C. Greene 
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Grace Schmitt, fifteen, and her size 38D bosom are the object of
derision from her peers. Cruelly, a group of girls tear off her
blouse to see if her figure is real. Her parents ignore her, but
a sympathetic gym teacher helps Grace to gain self-esteem. A
bizarre encounter with a suspected robber on the run--who may be
William, her childhood friend--encourages Grace to change her
life. For junior and senior high readers. 1988.

No Man in the House  RC 37229
by Cecil Foster 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Young Howard Prescod endures a life of poverty with his
grandmother in Barbados in hopes that he can join his parents who
are working in England. Instead he is saved by the arrival of a
new headmaster at school--a black man who grew up in Barbados.
Shocked by the literacy level of Howard's classmates, Mr.
Bradshaw guides them toward their examinations, encouraging them
to become aware of such things as the island's bid for
independence. Strong language. 1991.

Run with the Horsemen  RC 37926
by Ferrol Sams 
read by Sally Darling
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Conveys what it was like to grow up in the bosom of a stable
family in rural Georgia during the Great Depression. Porter
Osborne, Jr., a precocious and rambunctious boy going through
adolescence, learns many painful truths from his genteel, patient
mother, from his snuff-dipping grandmother, and, most of all,
from his beloved though flawed father. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. Prequel to _Whisper of the River (RC
36752)_. 1982.

Shelter  RC 37806
by Monte Merrick 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Nelson, fourteen, wants to be a writer, so his composition books
record the eventful summer of 1962. He and his friends, Cat and
Tim, suspect their retarded neighbor has been killed, and they
begin an investigation. Meanwhile, Nelson's parents are talking
about divorce, and he must take care of his sister after school.
Surprising allies then come to his aid. Strong language. For high
school and older readers. 1993.

Six out Seven  RC 38218
by Jess Mowry 
read by Barry Bernson
4 cassettes
Corbitt Wainwright, thirteen, leaves his home in rural
Mississippi, where the future holds no promise, and moves to West
Oakland, California. Corbitt finds a community riddled with
gangs, drugs, and killings, but it is there that he learns to
never stop dreaming, to be careful in whom he puts his trust,
and, eventually, to be a man. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

This Is Your Life  RC 37724
by Meg Wolitzer 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Adolescence is difficult enough, but having a fat stand-up comic
for a mother is almost too much for Erica and Opal Engels, who
see their mother Dottie more frequently on television than in
person. Dottie's career waxes and wanes while the two sisters
face the agonies of their teen years and their widely differing
personalities. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1988.

The Wives of Bath  RC 38210
by Susan Swan 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
The inside story of an all-girl boarding school is told from the
perspective of Mary (Mouse) Radford, who feels set apart by the
effects of polio and deserted by her family. But Mouse is taken
up by a rebellious roommate, who initiates her into the erotic
secrets of adolescent female sexuality. Alternately excited,
terrified, independent, and enmeshed in a disastrous plot, Mouse
emerges a wiser young woman. Some violence and strong language.
1993.

Historical

Briar Rose  RC 37340
by Jane Yolen 
read by Barbara Rappaport
2 cassettes
The tale of Sleeping Beauty, aka Briar Rose, linked with the
Holocaust. As a child Becca loved to hear Grandmother Gemma tell
of being Briar Rose and of her castle in the sleeping woods. Now
Gemma is gone, and Becca is fulfilling her promise to find the
castle. Her quest will lead to Chelmno, Poland, where 320,000
people were exterminated. Violence and some strong language. For
high school and older readers. 1992.

Caf Berlin  RC 38447
by Harold Nebenzal 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
Daniel Saporta ran an oriental cabaret that catered to a
demanding clientele. But that was before the war, when Daniel, a
Sephardic Jew, claimed to be a Spaniard and some of his best
customers were Nazi officers. Now Daniel is in hiding, and as the
war rages on he relives the good life in the pages of his diary,
pondering what might have been had he not been recruited as a spy
for the underground. Violence, strong language, and descriptions
of sex. 1992.

Cape of Storms: The First Life of Adamastor  RC 37863
by Andre Brink 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
The author outlines the origins of this fable in an introduction.
Brink fashions a legend, set in his native South Africa,
surrounding Khois, a white woman abandoned by European explorers,
and T'kama, a black tribal chief. Short headings reflect the
nature of each chapter, sometimes standing alone in the progress
of the story of Khois and T'kama's difficult relationship. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Changing Wind  RC 37210
by Don Coldsmith 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Small Elk of the People inherits the medicine cape from his
father, White Buffalo, and becomes a powerful medicine man. But
his medicine cannot save the People from the winds of change
sweeping the land--change that brings new knowledge as well as
harsh times and increasing violence from his tribe's implacable
foe, the Head Splitters. Prequel to _The Traveler (RC 37230)_.
1990.

Child of the Northern Spring  RC 37647
by Persia Woolley 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
Guinevere is not looking forward to her marriage to Arthur
Pendragon, but being promised, she has no choice. On her journey,
escorted by Merlin, she recalls events in her childhood and is
regaled with stories about King Arthur and his kingdom. Arthur
comes to meet her as she nears her destination and begins to tell
her of his plans for them and for his country. Some descriptions
of sex. Prequel to _Queen of the Summer Stars (RC 37921)_. 1987.

Crossing the River  RC 38261
by Caryl Phillips 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Four interconnected stories make up this novel of the African
diaspora since slavery. The title story is the log of the
slave-ship captain who purchases the "two strong man-boys and one
proud girl" from their father. One son, Nash, is later purchased
by a Christian who converts him and sends him back to Africa as a
missionary. Other stories feature Nash's "sister's" life out west
and his "brother's" World War II lover. 1993.

Death Comes as Epiphany  RC 39255
by Sharan Newman 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Twelfth-century France. Hlose, abbess of the Convent of the
Paraclete, sends novice Catherine LeVendeur on a mission to
discover why someone has changed the text of a psalter that the
convent made for the abbot of Saint-Denis. The manuscript
disappears, and rumors about the alterations incriminate
theologian Peter Abelard, the lover of Hlose. Catherine
uncovers intrigue and murder and has second thoughts about her
life. Some strong language. 1993.

The Edge of the World: The First Americans, Volume 7  RC 38618
by William Sarabande 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Cha-kwena, shaman of the People of the Red World, has united his
tribe with the People of the Land of Grass, former enemies,
because Shateh chose to stand with Cha-kwena in battle against
their foes. But now Cha-kwena must leave his people as he follows
the path of the mammoth and awaits the rebirth of the totem.
Sequel to _Thunder in the Sky (RC 36774)_. Violence and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

The End of the Hunt  RC 39178
by Thomas Flanagan 
read by Patrick Horgan
5 cassettes
Sequel to _The Tenants of Time (RC 26959)_. Flanagan continues
his story of Ireland through the lives of four people: Frank
Lacy, a soldier; Patrick Prentice, a barrister; Janice Nugent, an
Irish Catholic; and Christopher Blake, a historian, supporter of
Michael Collins, and Janice's lover--all of whom are part of the
struggle for "home rule." Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1994.

Expedition! Wagons West; The Frontier Trilogy, Volume 2  RC 36731
by Dana Fuller Ross 
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
In the sequel to _Westward! (RC 36084)_, Jeff Holt seeks out his
wife Melissa, who remained in Marietta, Ohio, when Jeff and his
brother Clay were forced to go west. At the shocking news that
Melissa has left the area with her family, Jeff follows the one
clue he has to her whereabouts. Meanwhile, Clay and his Sioux
wife encounter danger in the wilds. Strong language, violence,
and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Father and Son: The White Indian, Book 24  RC 37717
by Donald Clayton Porter 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Follows _Hawk's Journey (RC 36710)_. As Little Hawk marries
Naomi, his father, Renno, learns that daughter Renna is in danger
in Europe. Renno gives up his position as Seneca sachem and, with
his British wife, Beth, and the newlywed couple, sets off in
Beth's ship. The search for Renna and her French husband is made
difficult by the battling French and British. Violence and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Fear  RC 37477
by Anatoli Rybakov 
read by Ken Kliban
5 cassettes
Russia 1935-1937. Continues the story of life under Stalin, which
began with _Children of the Arbat (RC 28251)_. Sasha Pankratov,
arrested for writings in a school paper, has returned from his
exile in Siberia to the Arbat and to Varya, for whom he has
developed a special feeling. From Sasha we learn of existence in
exile and then in Moscow, where deception, power, and terror
replace honor with madness. Some violence and some strong
language. 1992.

Finn Mac Cool  RC 38549
by Morgan Llywelyn 
read by Terry Donnelly
4 cassettes
Finn Mac Cool--warrior, poet, and lover--is a legendary figure in
Ireland. Llywelyn recounts Finn's life from his orphaned
childhood to his role as husband and father and his leadership of
the Fanna--the armed force that traveled across third-century
Ireland. The author describes Finn's heroism, great love, and
desperate betrayal. Violence and strong language. 1994.

Fragments of the Ark  RC 39039
by Louise Meriwether 
read by Bob Moore
3 cassettes
Peter Mango has been a slave all his life. But with the Civil War
under way, he sees hope for himself, his family, and other
Charleston slaves. A skilled river pilot, Peter confiscates a
Confederate boat, loads it with family and friends, and escapes
through Charleston harbor to a waiting Union boat. Even though
his flight is successful and he becomes a member of the Union
navy, real freedom is still to come. Strong language and some
violence. 1994.

+Gai-Jin: A Novel of Japan  RC 35923
by James Clavell 
read by Chuck Benson
10 cassettes in 2 containers
Yokohama, 1862. Three _gai-jin_ (foreigners) have been attacked.
One of them is Angelique Richaud, a Frenchwoman who hopes to
marry Malcolm Struan, heir to the Noble House. Malcolm is also
wounded in the attack, and while he recovers Angelique is raped
and impregnated with the heir to the family trying to take over
the Noble House. Sequel to _Tai-Pan (RC 13214)_. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

Ghost Woman  RC 38257
by Lawrence Thornton 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Native American Sage is on board the missionaries' ship when she
notices her young daughter has been left behind on the island.
When Sage jumps into the water, the missionaries, assuming she
has drowned, leave her alone on the island grieving her dead
child. Years later, after rumors begin about her "ghost," she is
found and brought to California where more tragedy awaits her.
Some violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

Hawaii  RC 37111
by James A. Michener 
read by Gordon Gould
9 cassettes in 2 containers(Reissue)
Four stories in one, combining fiction and history in a panoramic
view of the migrations to and development of Hawaii up to its
statehood. One story traces the eleventh-century settlers from
Polynesia; another follows a group of American missionaries that
includes the zealous Abner Hale and his long-suffering wife; and
the other two stories trace the migrations of Chinese and
Japanese settlers. Some strong language and some violence. 1959.

The Heaven Tree Trilogy: _The Heaven_ _Tree_, _The Green Branch_,
_The_ _Scarlet Seed_  RC 37443
by Edith Pargeter 
read by George Holmes
7 cassettes in 2 containers
In 1200, Harry Talvace and his foster brother escape Harry's
knighted father after being wrongly accused. Harry hones his
skill as a stone mason in France until he is commissioned by Ralf
Isambard to return to England to build a church. Politics and
scorned love play a part in the ensuing tragedy, which leaves
Harry's young son plotting revenge on Isambard. Some violence.
1963.

Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord  RC 37597
by Jean Plaidy 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
Charles II has returned to London and, determined to remain there
as king, has adopted a frivolous lifestyle in hopes of disguising
his connections with Louis XIV. Helping him maintain such an
image are three women: actress Nell Gwyn, spy Louise de
Kroualle, and the beautiful Hortense Mancini; and helping
Charles remain king and maintain peace in the land are powerful
men. But he is concerned about his illegitimate son. 1957.

The Holder of the World  RC 37555
by Bharati Mukherjee 
read by Grainne Cassidy
2 cassettes
A modern American woman relates the story of a
seventeenth-century girl named Hannah Easton, born in New England
and brought up by adoptive parents. Hannah marries an adventurer,
but when he dies after taking her to India she is torn between
her Puritan American roots and her Mughal Indian affiliations.
Still, she survives at great odds, and after many turns in her
path she returns to her American home. Some violence. 1993.

The Holy Thief: The Nineteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael  RC
37183
by Ellis Peters 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
After the Ramsey monastery is destroyed by marauders, Brother
Cadfael offers temporary shelter to unfortunate fellow monks. The
visitors busily solicit help to rebuild their abbey, yet when a
storm threatens the abbey at Shrewsbury, willingly assist their
hosts. But after the monks depart, the disappearance of the
remains of Saint Winifred is discovered, and Brother Cadfael must
deal with the thief, tragedy, and deception. 1992.

+Homeland  RC 37815
by John Jakes 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
8 cassettes
Berlin street urchin Pauli Kroner dreams of being a painter and
coming to America. At fourteen he arrives, makes his way to his
uncle's home in Chicago, and changes his name to Paul Crown. A
Kodak camera gives him a chance to put his artistic skills to
work, and he becomes involved in Hollywood and the motion picture
industry. Along the way, he falls in love with Julie Vanderhoff.
Crown Family Chronicles. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.

Jennie Glenroy  RC 37196
by Elisabeth Ogilvie 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
Eighteen years after fleeing Scotland for Maine [_Jennie about to
Be (RC 21190)_ and _The World of Jennie G. (RC 24254)_], Jennie
Glenroy's troubles seem far behind her. Her "husband" Alick is a
successful shipbuilder and their farm is home to their five
children and to deaf-mute artist David. As Jennie deals with her
children's mishaps she has no idea that an astonishing encounter
from her past may destroy her happiness. Some strong language.
1993.

The Last Princess of Manchuria  RC 37143
by Lilian Lee 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
2 cassettes
In 1913, Hsien-tzu Aisin-Gioro, seven, is sent by her father,
Prince Su, to live in Japan with Naniwa Kawashima, who will
prepare her for her role in the restoration of the Ching dynasty
and the establishment of an independent Manchuria. As Yoshiko
Kawashima, she suffers many disappointments, especially in love,
at the hands of the Japanese. In the end, she is tried for
treason against China. Some violence and some descriptions of
sex. 1990.

Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs  RC 38689
by Mary E. Lyons 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
An epistolary novel based on Jacobs's autobiography, _Incidents
in the Life of a Slave Girl (RC 31142)_. Beginning when she is
eleven, Jacobs writes letters to both living and dead family
members. The letters form a journal of her life--in which she
bears children by one white man to escape the sexual harassment
of another and spends years hiding out in a tiny attic. For
junior and senior high readers. 1992.

Lewis Rand  RC 37144
by Mary Johnston 
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Rather than emulate his tobacco farmer father, young Lewis Rand
wants to study law. Meeting then-Secretary of State Thomas
Jefferson further inspires Rand. Following Jefferson's lead, Rand
becomes a lawyer and a Republican politician. He defeats his
Federalist opponent Ludwell Cary for a House of Delegates seat
and wins the woman Cary also loves. But now Cary may be able to
retaliate--he believes he can prove that Rand is a traitor! 1908.

Lord of the Two Lands  RC 37857
by Judith Tarr 
read by Yolande Bavan
3 cassettes
Meriamon, daughter of the pharaoh and herself a priestess-healer
of Amon, arrives on the plains of Issus in search of Alexander.
She must convince Alexander to divert his attention from his own
war with Persia to helping Egypt free its land from Persian rule.
From the battle of Issus in 333 B.C., Alexander makes his way
through Tyre into Egypt, where he is crowned ruler at Siwah in
331 B.C. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

Love and Infamy  RC 38589
by Frank Deford 
read by John Stratton
4 cassettes
Cotton Drake, the son of American missionaries, grew up in Japan
with Kiyoshi Serikawa, his best friend. As adults, Drake follows
his parents' footsteps and returns to Japan as a missionary,
while Serikawa becomes an international businessman, later
recruited as a spy in Honolulu. When the two men become aware of
the Japanese plan to attack Pearl Harbor, Serikawa must choose
between his loyalties to his friend and to his country. Some
strong language. 1993.

Manitou: The White Indian, Book 16  RC 38236
by Donald Clayton Porter 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In the sequel to _Spirit Knife (RC 38230)_, Renno learns that a
relative of his new wife, Beth, has been kidnapped by pirates.
Renno welcomes the excuse to see Beth, who is in Wilmington
caring for her father. But it is more than pirates that Renno has
to deal with: evil shaman Hodano has found a way to get to the
Seneca sachem. Meanwhile, Renno's brother El-i-chi has new
feelings for his stepsister. Prequel to _Seneca Warrior (RC
36976)_. Violence. 1988.

Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles: A Novel  RC 36369
by Margaret George 
read by Mary Kane
9 cassettes in 2 containers
James V of Scotland takes to his bed on learning that both sons
are dead and his wife has given birth to a girl. Six days later,
the baby becomes Mary Queen of Scots. Follows Mary's life through
days in France where she is raised with her betrothed, marries,
and ascends the French throne. Returning to Scotland she later
flees to England, where she meets not sanctuary, but captivity
and death. 1992.

Monkshood: The Third Chronicle of Brother Cadfael  RC 39062
by Ellis Peters 
read by Alan Haines
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In twelfth-century Shrewsbury, on the border of Wales, the
detective talents of Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael are called
into play. Cadfael, a herbalist, recognizes that a monastery
benefactor has been poisoned with monkshood, or wolfsbane, from
Cadfael's own supply. Under suspicion are three young men: the
victim's stepson, a youth forced into serf status, and a Welshman
whose life has been haunted by his bastardy. 1980.

Mountain Windsong: A Novel of the Trail of Tears  RC 37163
by Robert J. Conley 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
LeRoy, a young Cherokee, first heard the windsong while sitting
atop a North Carolina mountain. It was then that he was told the
story of Oconeechee and Waguli (Whippoorwill)--two young
Cherokees who fell in love but were separated as tribes were
removed from their reservations and taken along the Trail of
Tears to Oklahoma. Interspersed in the story is the 1835 treaty
with the Cherokees. 1992.

Never Die  RC 37008
by Barry Hannah 
read by Randy Means
1 cassette
Kyle Nitburg turned his mother in for being a Civil War spy, sold
his wife into slavery, and is now a judge in a small Texas town
he named for himself. Fernando Mur is a university graduate who
has unwittingly become a gunslinger in Nitburg. In his opinion
there is too much corruption and he wants to burn the place down.
A showdown between the judge and Mur is inevitable. Violence,
strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991.

Nicholas Cooke: Actor, Soldier, Physician, Priest  RC 37467
by Stephanie Cowell 
read by John Horton
3 cassettes
London 1593. Chronicles Nicholas Cooke's lifelong search for
grace. At thirteen, Nicholas has lost his father and mother and
the opportunity to study for the priesthood, and has killed the
man to whom he was apprenticed. He flees to London, where he
falls in love with the theater and works with Will Shagspere, Kit
Morley, and John Heminges before finally becoming a physician and
a priest. Some violence. 1993.

Outpost! Wagons West; The Frontier Trilogy, Volume 3  RC 37159
by Dana Fuller Ross 
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
In the sequel to _Expedition! (RC 36731)_, Jeff Holt, newly
reunited with his wife and son, is outraged that his
father-in-law is still associating with Dermot Hawley, the man
who tried to have Jeff killed. But this problem is eclipsed when
Jeff is thrown in jail for murder. Meanwhile his brother Clay
seeks revenge on evil trappers, unaware of demons closer to home.
Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1993.

Pacific Destiny: The Holts; An American Dynasty, Volume 8  RC
38606
by Dana Fuller Ross 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In 1898 the Holts are affected by the battle over Cuba's freedom
from Spain. Tim Holt leaves his new bride to report the action
for his San Francisco newspaper, and Henry Blake escapes the
anger of wife Cindy by going undercover for the army in Manila.
Meanwhile, Frank Blake, last heard from in _Yukon Justice (RC
36744)_, considers giving up his adventurous lifestyle. Strong
language and some violence. 1994.

The Peacock and the Pearl  RC 37910
by Jennifer Lang 
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes
Joanna, a mercer's daughter, knew she should not have lingered on
her way to the baker's. Now she is caught in the middle of a
street riot and about to be raped. But a dashing knight, Sir
Tristram, comes to her rescue. Naturally she falls in love with
him, but Joanna must trick him into marrying her because she is a
plain young woman destined to become a nun. She wins her knight
but soon comes to regret it. Some violence and some descriptions
of sex. 1992.

Phantom  RC 37268
by Susan Kay 
read by Grainne Cassidy
3 cassettes
In this retelling of _The Phantom of the Opera (RC 27821)_ Kay
begins with the birth of the horribly disfigured Erik and
continues into the years following his doomed romance with
Christine. We learn of Erik's abuse by his mother, his caged
existence among Gypsies, his sojourn in Rome, Russia, and Persia,
and his construction of the Paris Opera House and the
labyrinthine world underneath. Descriptions of sex. For high
school and older readers. 1991.

The Pleasures of Love: The Story of Catherine of Braganza  RC
37606
by Jean Plaidy 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
1692. Catherine, wife of King Charles II, now back in her native
Portugal after having been in England for some thirty years,
tells the story of her long betrothal and marriage to Charles II.
She recounts years of waiting for the exiled Charles to return to
England, their wedding, her inability to have children, Charles's
many mistresses, plots against her by the court, and, most of
all, Charles's love for her. 1991.

Power in the Blood  RC 37284
by Greg Matthews 
read by Lynn Schrichte
6 cassettes
When Nettie Dugan dies, her three children--Clay, thirteen; Zoe,
ten; and Drew, seven--are put aboard an orphan train and sent out
West to live separately with three frontier families. Life is
difficult for each of them, and they will endure many heartaches
and tragedies before they are reunited sixteen years later--under
grim conditions. Violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Queen of the Summer Stars  RC 37921
by Persia Woolley 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
Following her marriage to King Arthur, Guinevere begins traveling
with him throughout the kingdom. She also determines to establish
one of the world's greatest courts for them and for the Knights
of the Round Table. But when Lancelot appears in court, Guinevere
begins to question her loyalty and feelings for Arthur. The
lovers Tristan and Isolde also cause problems. Sequel to _Child
of the Northern Spring (RC 37647)_. 1990.

Raptor  RC 37338
by Gary Jennings 
read by James DeLotel
8 cassettes
Narrative of Thorn, a Goth, translated from his original Latin.
Thorn, a "man-maiden," spent his childhood first in a monastery
and then in a convent. The story takes him from the time of his
first sexual awakenings, through his journey across Europe with
the woodsman Wyrd and Thorn's eagle, to his work as a field
marshal for Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths. Violence, strong
language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

The Rationalist  RC 38543
by Warwick Collins 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Silas Grange is an eighteenth-century English doctor who
considers himself a rationalist. His precise days of practice and
books are interrupted by an odd request from the widow Celia
Quill. After telling Grange of her own sexual awakening with a
stranger, Mrs. Quill suggests that other women need the same
service and Grange should perform it. His first assignment will
be Mrs. Quill's married daughter. Descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1993.

Rebel: The Starbuck Chronicles, Volume 1  RC 37711
by Bernard Cornwell 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
After being cruelly tricked by an actress, Yale seminary student
Nate Starbuck is abandoned in Virginia as the Civil War begins.
Unable to face his righteous father, Nate is relieved to be taken
in by a friend's father, Washington Faulconer, and untroubled
that Faulconer is forming a legion of soldiers to fight the
Union. Once again, though, the lust for a woman may land Starbuck
in trouble. Strong language and violence. 1993.

+River God  RC 37819
by Wilbur Smith 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
Taita, a eunuch and chief slave to Lostris, daughter of Lord
Intef, narrates this tale of Lostris and her loves. Lostris is in
love with the respected warrior Tanus, who must battle the Hyksos
invaders. But Lostris is forced by her father to marry Pharaoh
Mamose. However, a forbidden tryst with Tanus results in the
birth of Memnon, the next pharaoh. Violence and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1993.

Robin and the King  RC 37283
by Parke Godwin 
read by Andrew Sofer
3 cassettes
Eight years have passed since Robin helped crush the rebellion
against William and had his land restored. Robin still wants the
Normans to be free of absolute rule by a monarch, and after
arguing in court against the king, he is banished from his land
and made a servant to the king's son. An even greater threat sees
Robin join his old nemesis, Ralf Fitz-Gerald, Sheriff of
Nottingham. Sequel to _Sherwood (RC 36205)_. Some violence and
some strong language. 1993.

The Sacred Stones: The First Americans, Volume 5  RC 36768
by William Sarabande 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Thirty thousand years have passed. Torka and Lonit's descendants
walk the land that will become western North America. These
gentle People of the Red World follow the spirit of the mammoth.
But the People of the Watching Star have killed most of the
mammoths. Now one young boy, Cha-kwena, can stop the People of
the Watching Star. Sequel to _Walkers of the Wind (RC 36762)_.
Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.

Seneca Falls Inheritance  RC 39265
by Miriam Grace Monfredo 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Seneca Falls, New York, 1848. Librarian Glynis Tryon is
cataloging books bequeathed to the library by Friedrich Steicher
when Rose Walker comes in. Rose is looking for Elizabeth Cady
Stanton to help certify Rose's claim to be Steicher's
illegitimate daughter. Soon Rose is found murdered. As Glynis
campaigns for women's rights, she helps search for Rose's killer
and that of a second victim. Prequel to _North Star Conspiracy
(RC 39313)_. 1992.

Shadows on the Shore  RC 39161
by Jessica Stirling 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
3 cassettes
Glasgow 1802. It has been thirteen years since Clare Kelso stood
trial for the murder of her infant son. Recently widowed and now
owner of Headrick House and a salt works, she is surprised when
her son's father, Frederick Striker, shows up with plans to marry
her. He brings with him Henri Leblanc, a French scientist. Clare
throws them off guard by appearing somewhat congenial--but she
has plans for vengeance. Sequel to _Lantern for the Dark (RC
36546)_. 1993.

The Shepherd Kings: Children of the Lion, Volume 2  RC 38142
by Peter Danielson 
read by Patrick Horgan
5 cassettes
The Teller of Tales continues his story of the Children of the
Lion. He spoke of the armorer Ahuni, his friend Abraham, and his
son Kirta. Now he tells of Kirta's sons Shobai and Hadad, of
widespread civil strife, of Jacob's imprisonment in a foreign
country, and of a time when Shepherd Kings roamed the land.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Children
of the Lion (RC 17118)_. 1981.

Spirit Knife: The White Indian, Book 15  RC 38230
by Donald Clayton Porter 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
When Renno receives a message from the Seneca chief to sit
council, he decides to comply even though the Seneca had split
with Renno's father over the Revolutionary War. But when Renno
learns that other tribes plan an uprising against the white man,
he travels to Philadelphia to warn his friend George Washington.
The president gives him a message in return: Renno's British
friend Beth Huntington needs his help. Some violence. 1988.

This Was Tomorrow: Williamsburg Novels, Volume 6  RC 35478
by Elswyth Thane 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes (Reissue)
This historical novel is set in London and Virginia in the 1930s.
As the story of the Day-Sprague family continues, Sylvia and
Stephen, from Virginia, take their new show to the London stage,
and meet their English cousins. Sequel to _Kissing Kin (RC
35477)_. 1951.

This Was Tomorrow: Williamsburg Novels, Volume 6  RC 35478
by Elswyth Thane 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes (Reissue)
This historical novel is set in London and Virginia in the 1930s.
As the story of the Day-Sprague family continues, Sylvia and
Stephen, from Virginia, take their new show to the London stage,
and meet their English cousins. Sequel to _Kissing Kin (RC
35477)_. 1951.

Thunder in the Sky: The First Americans, Volume 6  RC 36774
by William Sarabande 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Cha-kwena is determined to lead the People of the Red World in
the path of the mammoth--even if it means his death. Dakan-eh,
headman of the tribe, believes Cha-kwena has stolen his power and
vows to destroy him. If Cha-kwena can allow himself to accept
Mah-ree's love, all will be well. But forces are at work to
prevent that. Sequel to _The Sacred Stones (RC 36768)_. Violence
and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

Trail from St. Augustine: A Cracker Western  RC 38196
by Lee Gramling 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
1771. John Mackenzie has just returned to St. Augustine after a
year of trapping and is offered the opportunity to guide
Blackpool Bobbie, a sailor, to an island where a treasure lies
buried. That same night he rescues Becky Campbell, an indentured
servant, from James Tyrone's wrath. Having put himself in danger,
MacKenzie sets out with Becky and Bobbie to escape Tyrone and
perhaps to find the treasure. Some violence. 1993.

The Traveler  RC 37230
by Don Coldsmith 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Young Woodpecker undertakes a lifelong odyssey across the Great
Plains, learning the lore of the different tribes and observing
the changes brought by the white man. A great storyteller, he
meets a young woman, Pale Star, who is also a skilled
storyteller, and through her he fulfills his ultimate destiny.
Sequel to _The Changing Wind (RC 37210)_. 1991.

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters  RC 37773
by Robert Lewis Taylor 
read by David Palmer
4 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1849 Dr. Sardius McPheeters decides to escape his debts and
his genteel wife's disapproval by heading for California to
strike it rich mining gold. Fourteen-year-old Jaimie is allowed a
year off from school to accompany his father. But almost at once
the hapless doctor must write to his wife that Jaimie is lost and
possibly dead. In fact, Jaimie is captured by murderers in the
first of his many adventures. Some violence. Pulitzer Prize
winner. 1958.

Treason's Gift  RC 37241
by Pamela Belle 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
Alexander St. Barbe, heir to Wintercombe, has settled down since
marrying Louise Chevalier. But when they lose their first child,
their differences and Alex's indiscretions and drunkenness send
him fleeing to Holland, where he takes up William of Orange's
cause. Meanwhile, Alex's cousin Charles is only too happy to care
for Wintercombe--and Louise. Sequel to _A Falling Star (RC
33676)_. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

The Tree Still Stands  RC 37731
by Mae Briskin 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Ruth was only seven years old when her father made her
responsible for Imma (or Grandma). The scene was Warsaw, and the
Levy family was intact. But the Nazi threat changed everything.
The story of this Jewish family is told from Ruth's perspective
as they flee, first to Paris, then southward through France to
Italy. Their bravery and love for one another sustain them
through tragedies on their perilous journey. 1991.

Uneasy Lies the Head  RC 37986
by Jean Plaidy 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Following the Plantagenet series, this first Tudor novel begins
with the impending birth of Henry Tudor's son in 1486. Newly
crowned Henry VII has fulfilled his contractual obligation to
unite the houses of York and Lancaster by marrying Elizabeth,
daughter of the late Edward IV. He now hopes to shore up his
shaky reign with a son and heir, but the birth of a son proves
not to eliminate all of the king's problems. 1982.

Vengeance of the Lion: The Children of the Lion, Volume 3  RC
38491
by Peter Danielson 
read by Patrick Horgan
3 cassettes
The Teller of Tales reminds listeners they have heard of the
Shepherd Kings who swept across the land, killing all in their
path. Now he speaks of Ben-Hadad, a child of the lion; of Jacob,
his wife Rachel, and their children; of Shobai and Mereet and
their twin children; and of civil war in the Nile River delta.
Sequel to _The Shepherd Kings (RC 38142)_. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1983.

Voodoo Dreams: A Novel of Marie Laveau  RC 37920
by Jewell Parker Rhodes 
read by Gail Nelson
3 cassettes
In the early 1800s, Marie Laveau is raised by Grandmre in the
Louisiana bayou. Grandmre refuses to tell Marie about her mother
(Maman) and takes her at sixteen to New Orleans to find her a
husband who will keep her safe. There Marie learns that both
Maman and Grandmre were voodooiennes, or vessels for Damballah.
Defying Grandmre, Marie becomes a voodoo queen. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

+The Waterworks  RC 38885
by E.L. Doctorow 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Set in New York City just after the Civil War. Martin Pemberton
is walking in the rain when he spots his father, whom he believed
dead, passing in a horse-drawn omnibus. When young Pemberton, who
writes for a newspaper, tries in vain to track the omnibus, he
disappears. McIlvaine, his editor and the narrator of this tale,
sets off to search for Pemberton and for answers to a growing set
of mysterious circumstances. Bestseller 1994.

Where Shadows Go: Georgia Trilogy, Volume 2  RC 37209
by Eugenia Price 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
After spending their first years of marriage in England, Anne
Fraser has finally convinced her husband John to return to St.
Simons Island. John has difficulty adjusting to owning slaves,
but they settle in and begin raising a family. Their peace will
begin to shatter, however, when actress Fanny Kemble comes to
visit and marries the owner of a nearby plantation. Sequel to
_Bright Captivity (RC 33002)_. 1993.

A Whistling Woman  RC 38035
by Louise Shivers 
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
In 1867, eight-year-old Georgeanna Weeks and her widowed mother,
Chaney, move to a plantation to care for aging Worth Fleeting. A
few years later, Georgeanna, seduced by Fleeting's married son,
becomes pregnant. Brusque Chaney surprises Georgeanna by
pretending the child is hers, ruining her own reputation and
blossoming love affair in the process. Not until she is dying
does Chaney explain her actions. Some violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Wolf Whistle  RC 37782
by Lewis Nordan 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
When the school year begins, one of Alice Conroy's pupils, Glenn
Gregg, is home suffering with burns from a fire he set to get rid
of his father, Solon. The first field trip that Alice's class
takes is to visit Glenn. They visit every conceivable point of
interest in town until finally they attend the trial of Solon
Gregg and Lord Montberclair, accused of the murder of a black boy
who whistled at a white woman. Violence and strong language.
1993.

A Woman Scorned  RC 38577
by Malcolm Macdonald 
read by Terry Donnelly
4 cassettes
In 1881 the Irish Bellinghams are celebrating their daughter's
fourteenth birthday at the pavilion on their castle grounds when
shots ring out. Most of the family is killed, leaving the girl,
her younger brother Rick, and the girl's friend Judith Carty. Six
years later, Judith returns from Dublin to find Rick an unknowing
pawn of the castle's butler. Now Judith is determined to learn
the truth behind the old tragedy. Some violence. 1992.

World of Silence  RC 37242
by Don Coldsmith 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Possum, the infant son of Otter Woman and Walking Horse, is left
deaf by a disease. He never learns to speak, and his people give
him the name Speaks-Not. Despite this disability, he teaches
himself to be a successful hunter, earning the name Hunts-Alone.
Marriage and children bring happiness for a time, but fate has
determined he will end his life in loneliness and isolation.
Sequel to _The Traveler (RC 37230)_. 1992.

+The Wyndham Legacy  RC 37930
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Josephina Cochrane, the bastard child of the earl of Chase, is
dubbed "the Duchess" by her cousin Marcus Wyndham, the future
earl of Chase. Upon her father's death, she will become a true
duchess. By the terms of his will, she and Marcus must marry to
keep their inheritance and protect Chase Park. Otherwise their
American cousins, who arrive looking for a mysterious treasure,
will inherit. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1994.

Human Relationships

Agassiz: A Novel in Stories  RC 37526
by Sandra Birdsell 
read by Grainne Cassidy
3 cassettes
Barber Maurice Lafreniere finally gains some respect in the small
Canadian town of Agassiz when he correctly predicts a flood. But
his wife Mika still doesn't treat him well--and she doesn't even
know of his hidden Indian ancestry! Mika then tells her side--an
overwhelming growing family and the lover who helps her forget.
The eldest Lafreniere girls also chime in with their own
bittersweet stories. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1991.

Alma Rose  RC 38449
by Edith Forbes 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Pat Lloyd leads a predictable life in Kilgore, a small western
town just off the interstate, working in her father's store and
reading mail-order books. In struts Alma Rose, a loudmouthed
truck driver wearing cowboy boots, and Pat's life soon becomes
the subject of local gossip. A year or so passes and Alma no
longer makes Kilgore a rest stop, but Pat is changed forever.
Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1993.

The Almanac Branch  RC 37238
by Bradford Morrow 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
When Grace Brush is young, her migraines are followed by visions
of flashing light people who do tricks for her on the branch
outside her window. After her family moves to an island, the
light people disappear but are replaced by the ghost of Grace's
brother, who died tragically. Grace's erotic encounters with him
before and after his death shape her and her remaining brother's
lives. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1991.

America by Land  RC 38214
by Robert Olmstead 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Raymond Romeo Redfield, twenty-three, drops out of college and
heads west to see his cousin Juliet, who knows him better than
anyone. Each has suffered from a heartbreaking experience, but as
these kindred spirits travel together across America, they find
between them a powerful and undeniable love--a love that will set
them on a course to reclaim the child Juliet gave up for
adoption. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Angel Carver  RC 37585
by Rosanne Daryl Thomas 
read by James DeLotel
1 cassette
Aging shoe repairman Jack Standini copes with his wife's long-ago
disappearance by carving exquisite angels while gazing at an
elderly neighbor's garden. When Marilyn Monroe wanna-be Lucille
enters his shop and his life, Jack considers her an angel (or at
least a model for one). But then a new neighbor rips up the
beloved garden, and conniving Buddy Lomax makes plans to profit
from Lucille's and Jack's talents. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Are You Mine?  RC 38166
by Abby Frucht 
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
When Douglas gives his wife Cara a mirror for a wedding
anniversary and she gives him a portrait, they joke about their
gift of the Magi. A few years later, after the birth of their
second planned son, Cara is dismayed to be pregnant again. She
doesn't want another baby and yet she wants "this" baby. Her
soul-searching decision-making almost destroys the marriage and
leads to a more serious Magi gift exchange. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Blue Glass  RC 37061
by Sandra Tyler 
read by Sheena Gordon
2 cassettes
Marion wants only to be Dale's wife, young Leslie's mother, and a
dutiful daughter to her aging parents, but she is irritated by
her independent sister Holly, who juggles family and graduate
school and neglects their parents but seems to get all of the
attention. This annoyance turns to sadness as Marion's father
loses his memory, Leslie grows older, and Dale grows distant.
Together Leslie and Marion learn to be independent. 1992.

The Body of Dancers  RC 39086
by Candice Leigh Brown 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
At fifteen Natalie leaves her sexually abusive father for a
ballet career in San Francisco. Accepted in a company, Natalie
begins an affair with Henry, her elderly coach. When a twist of
fate lands Natalie a soloist role, she becomes intrigued with
Simon, her charming but aloof partner. She is also drawn to a
Wharf street artist who lives a double life. Then some sad events
force Natalie to make some choices. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Bone  RC 37153
by Fae Myenne Ng 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
2 cassettes
Chinese American Leila describes the guilt and sadness that
permeate her family before and after her sister Ona, the middle
child, jumps to her death. Even more than Leila, Ona was
devastated by the marriage of Leila's stepfather Leon and their
mother Mah. Nina, the youngest, escapes Chinatown for New York
City, but Leila must find a way to stop worrying about her
parents and live her own life with her new husband. Some strong
language. 1993.

The Brothers  RC 38304
by Frederick Barthelme 
read by Scott Sedar
2 cassettes
Divorced forty-four-year-old Del moves to Mississippi to be near
his brother Bud and to live in the condo his ex-father-in-law
generously gave him. Surprised to hear that Bud has just left for
an extended stay in California, Del tries to fend off the
advances of Bud's wife. When Bud returns, Del becomes involved
with an unusual younger woman while guiltily trying to forge a
better relationship with Bud. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Brothers and Sisters  RC 39390
by Bebe Moore Campbell 
read by Gail Nelson
4 cassettes
Esther Jackson, a thirty-four-year-old black woman, is regional
operations manager for Angel City National Bank in Los Angeles. A
white coworker and friend, Mallory Post, complains bitterly about
the bank's glass ceiling for women, but Esther is more concerned
about the race ratio. When a black man is brought into
management, Esther is pleased--until Mallory accuses him of
sexually harassing her. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.

The Bungalow  RC 37073
by Lynn Freed 
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Ruth Frank, a South African Jew, lives in New York with her South
African Jewish husband. In 1975, when her father becomes ill, she
returns to South Africa and finds the country fast becoming
unsafe, with conflict between blacks and whites. Yet when Hugh
Stillington comes back into her life, Ruth finds she wants to
stay--despite the conditions. But what will she do when Hugh is
murdered and she discovers she is pregnant? Sequel to _Home
Ground (RC 24903)_. 1993.

A Celibate Season  RC 37409
by Carol Shields and Blanche Howard 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
A Canadian couple write to each other during the year that
Jocelyn (Jock) spends in Ottawa as legal counsel for a commission
looking into the feminization of poverty. Ironically, Jock's pay
is held up and her husband Charles is forced to abandon
free-lance architecture for part-time drafting. Feeling cut off
by now differing priorities, Charles and Jock turn to others for
friendship. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1991.

Certain Women  RC 37730
by Madeleine L'Engle 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
Spending his final days on his boat, eighty-seven-year-old David
Wheaton reminisces with his actress daughter Emma and his latest
wife about his own acting career and colorful personal life. He
identifies with the much-married King David and regrets that
Emma's estranged husband did not complete his play on the man in
time for David to perform in it. Emma, in turn, remembers her own
experiences in the extended family. Some strong language. 1992.

Chesapeake Song  RC 38180
by Brenda Lane Richardson 
read by Gail Nelson
3 cassettes
Thirteen years after her wedding to Charles, Tamra struggles to
understand why marriage between two people who love each other is
so problematic. It is especially puzzling since, as successful
black entrepreneurs, they have what everyone else seems to want.
The reasons behind some of their troubles are brought to light in
flashbacks of the lives of Charles's and Tamra's families. Some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Closing Distance  RC 37641
by Jim Oliver 
read by Ray Hagen
2 cassettes
After Liz Flowers is diagnosed with cancer, she sets out to put
her house in order. This includes convincing her forty-year-old
floral designer son Pete to admit his homosexuality to the family
and to stop leading a boring "trip through Kansas" kind of life.
Shocked at first, Peter begins to contemplate changes.
Conveniently, his ex-lover is going through a parallel
transformation. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1992.

Cold Times  RC 37759
by Elizabeth Jordan Moore 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
The Rudge family moves around Maine as Jarvis looks for work.
Although Jarvis is bitter, he and his wife Viola have enough love
to extend to young, abandoned Freddie Hewitt. Meanwhile, Logan
Pembroke, also growing up in poverty in rural Maine, has a
horrible home life, which is reflected in his troubled
personality. Moore traces the lives of the two families, which
merge when Logan sets his sights on Krista Rudge. Strong language
and some violence. 1992.

The Cooter Farm  RC 38436
by Matthew F. Jones 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Young Ollie Cooter lives in a trailer with his parents on his
grandparents' farm. His bullying Uncle Hooter, who runs the farm,
is contemptuous of Ollie's father Scooter, a hypochondriac who
peddles bull semen. Ollie's best friend is his thirteen-year-old
aunt. When she reveals that Hooter is molesting her, Ollie agrees
to her otherworldly plan to do away with his uncle. Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Courtyard of Dreams  RC 37917
by Anna Monardo 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Giulia Di Cuore's strict Italian American father wants to protect
her from American ways and teach her old-world values. He sends
her to Italy against her will to spend the summer before college
with relatives. In Italy she falls in love and comes to a new
understanding of herself and her father. Some descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Delusions of Grandma  RC 38544
by Carrie Fisher 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Thirty-something screenwriter Cora recounts the events
surrounding the failed relationship that led to her current state
of pregnancy. In between hurling humorous one-liners at her
writing partner, Bud, and keeping up with her many needy friends,
Cora meets attorney Ray. Romance blooms but their busy lives
don't mesh. Cora spends part of her pregnancy helping her zany
mother rescue her grandfather, who is playing solitaire without a
full deck. Strong language. 1994.

The Distance between Us  RC 38605
by Valerie Sayers 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
In Sayers's fictional southern town of Due East (_Due East [RC
29720]_), young Franny, a wild nonconformist with "cool-uncool
radar," begins an unlikely romance with staid Steward. Away at
college, Franny links up with writer Michael and marries him.
Years later, filmmaker Steward agrees to buy Michael's script
(included in the novel), and the uneasy trio continues. Strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

Dreaming in Color  RC 38300
by Charlotte Vale Allen 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
Joe strikes his wife, Bobby, for the last time. She hurries her
six-year-old daughter, Penny, into the old Honda and takes off.
Bobby responds to a want ad at a house where a retired
headmistress, slowed by a stroke, and her niece, a novelist, need
help. These three strong-minded women tend to bring out the worst
in each other, until slowly it dawns on them that they are
important to one another. Then Joe shows up. Violence and strong
language. 1993.

Easy Keeper  RC 36921
by Mary Tannen 
read by Nancy Newell-Kline
2 cassettes
Residents of the small Colorado town of Priest Creek try to blend
the simple lifestyle of the past with the ski-and-condo present.
Silver-haired sheep rancher Lily is healing from the death of her
cocaine-abusing husband, while her longtime admirer Dusty faces
competition for her affections from a vacationing easterner.
Lending atmosphere are a new town legend and some real and faked
shootouts. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1992.

A Feast in the Garden  RC 37474
by George Konrd 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Hungarian writer David Kobra and his lovers and friends recall
their intertwined lives. Explaining that "communication in this
book will remain in that borderland between reflex, fable, and
testimony," Konrd switches from one character's musings to
another's, from past to present, from the living to the dead, and
from Hungary to the United States. Some strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1989.

First Nights  RC 36765
by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
6 cassettes
Anna Asta was once considered a most beautiful woman--an actress
from Sweden who first found fame in silent films. Now she is old
and reclusive, discontented with her achievements, and thrilled
that her new housekeeper, Ivy Cook, has never heard of her. As
Ivy cares for Anna over the following years, the two women tell
each other their life stories. But it is not until Anna must care
for an ailing Ivy that the meaning of Anna's life becomes clear.
1993.

Fugitive Blue  RC 38252
by Dani Shapiro 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The day her sculptor mother moves out, twelve-year-old Joanna
Hirsch meets her new best friend, Billy Overmeyer. Even when
Joanna's father marries Billy's mother, the two teenagers are
obsessed with each other. But just as Joanna has been denied the
relationship she craves with her mother, she is also cut off from
Billy by his sexual orientation. Strong language, some violence,
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Furies  RC 38378
by Janet Hobhouse 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
Published posthumously, this autobiographical novel portrays four
generations of women. The author thinly disguises herself as
Helen Lowell, whose fractured childhood evolves within an
exclusively female family--a family pattern established by her
European forebears when they settled in America. After striving
to forge a life, she must come to terms with impending death.
1993.

+The Gift  RC 38594
by Danielle Steel 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
John and Liz Whittaker and their two children--Tom, fifteen, and
Annie, five--seem to be a happy, lucky family. But Annie dies and
the family falls apart. Maribeth Robertson, sixteen, is pregnant
and has been thrown out of her home by her father. Traveling to
Chicago, she stops in the Whittakers' hometown, meets Tom, and
forms a strong friendship that affects all the Whittakers. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994.

The Great Divorce  RC 39073
by Valerie Martin 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
To zoo veterinarian Ellen Clayton the word divorce describes the
breakup between the human species and the rest of nature. When
her husband, Paul, leaves her, she wants him to "go out of
existence." Meanwhile, Paul researches a woman who claimed she
turned into a leopard when she killed her abusive husband. And a
coworker of Ellen's fears she is becoming one of the big cats she
cares for. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1994.

Happenstance  RC 38616
by Carol Shields 
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
The story of a marriage in transition in two related novels, one
from the wife's point of view, the other from the husband's.
While Brenda takes her handmade quilts to a convention in
Philadelphia, she undergoes personality changes and has a short
fling. Jack, who stays home in Chicago with their two teenage
children, is disturbed by his unfinished book, his needy friends,
and his growing spiritual vacuum. Some strong language. 1982.

Hard City  RC 38486
by Clark Howard 
read by Gregory Gorton
4 cassettes
An autobiographical novel set in Chicago in the 1940s. Richie,
twelve, is a street "orphan"--his father is missing and his
mother is a heroin addict. He survives by setting pins in a
bowling alley and sleeping there at night. At one point he is
befriended by an old boxer, but he becomes a thief and spends
time in prison. Even so, his social worker, Miss Menefee, never
gives up on him. Strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1990.

Honor and Duty  RC 38550
by Gus Lee 
read by Ed Blake
4 cassettes
Lee continues his autobiographical fiction in this sequel to
_China Boy (RC 35823)_. In May 1964, Kai Ting is notified that he
has been accepted to West Point. Kai sees his time at the academy
as a chance to make his father proud of him. He learns to endure
the pain of being Chinese American during the Vietnam War, and to
respect and obey the code of honor when he is offered the answers
to a test in math--his hardest subject. Strong language and some
violence. 1994.

An Honorable Profession  RC 37040
by John L'Heureux 
read by Ray Hagen
3 cassettes
The author draws upon his New England and Catholic backgrounds
for his story of Miles Bannon, mid-thirties, one of the most
popular teachers in school. But his popularity is tested when he
is wrongly accused of causing a student he befriended to commit
suicide. Miles has other troubles also--his mother is dying, sex
with his girlfriend is not good, and he is confused about his
sexual orientation. Violence, strong language, and descriptions
of sex. 1991.

If You Knew Me  RC 37584
by Anne Roiphe 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
The only lasting relationship forty-something research scientist
Leah has had is with her work. When even this begins to bore her,
she takes a year-long sabbatical at the beach. There Leah meets
Ollie, an English teacher who lives with his brain-damaged
sister, Sally. As Ollie and Leah become close, resentment builds
between Sally and Leah, and Ollie grapples with a secret that
will either repel Leah or bind her to him. Explicit descriptions
of sex. 1993.

The Invisible Worm  RC 37505
by Jennifer Johnston 
read by Ellen Frost
1 cassette
In her house in Ireland, the home of her mother and grandmother
before her, Laura wrestles with elusive memories after the death
of her father. When her husband introduces her to ex-priest
Dominic, who helps her refurbish the overgrown summerhouse of her
youth, Laura is finally able to admit out loud why she has
harbored such resentment toward her father and why she married
her philandering husband. Strong language. 1991.

Invitation to the Married Life  RC 38341
by Angela Huth 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Set in Oxford, England. Thomas, middle-aged and fussy, keeps a
few secrets from his wife, Rachel. Bill, elderly and retired,
knows about his wife's obsession with death. Ursula, Bill's
daughter, is married to Martin, and the two pursue happiness in
opposite directions. Then there are a widow; a bachelor; and
Toby, who loves the secrets of the night, while his wife,
Frances, plans a ball to which the aforementioned characters are
all invited. 1991.

The Irish Princess  RC 39214
by Mickey Clement 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
The Malloy clan of Troy, New York, consists of five brothers, one
sister, spouses, and numerous cousins. Mike Malloy, his wife
Clare, their two daughters--Mo and Margie--and some of Mike's
siblings relate events in their lives from March 1964 to
September 1965. Through sad and joyous times, the family
struggles with the changing mores of the 1960s and the coming of
war in Southeast Asia. Some strong language. 1994.

Judge on Trial  RC 39239
by Ivan Klma 
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Judge Adam Kindl lives in Prague with his wife Alena and their
two children. His friendship with the liberals has put him in a
precarious position with the authorities, who are forcing him to
adjudicate in a murder trial from which they want a conviction.
That would mean the death penalty, and Kindl is against it. But
Kindl has other problems also. He isn't sure he loves his wife
anymore, he has a lover, and he learns that his wife is pregnant
by another man. 1986.

Kicking Tomorrow  RC 37542
by Daniel Richler 
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
Eighteen-year-old hippie Robbie Bookbinder lives in the basement
of his family home in Quebec. His mother is an environmentalist
and talk-show host. He has no idea what his father's job is.
Robbie is obsessed with Ivy, a noncommunicative girl he met at
school but hasn't seen since he rescued her from a fire.
Meanwhile, Robbie's drug-induced absentmindedness is wreaking
havoc at home. Strong language, some violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Laughing Place  RC 37805
by Pam Durban 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
Thirty-two-year-old Annie Vess returns to her South Carolina
hometown after the death of her attorney father and recent loss
of her husband. Instead of finding comfort in her past, Annie
learns that her father, long opposed to the creation of a
man-made lake, actually profited from the project. When her
mother reveals some unwelcome traits also, Annie turns to a
stranger for stability. Some strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Laws  RC 38602
by Connie Palmen 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
First published in Holland in 1990. Marie Deniet, a philosophy
student, explores universal questions of life and love. In the
process, Marie struggles with personal experiences, pondering the
laws that seem to apply in her relationships with seven men: a
priest, an artist, an astrologer, a philosopher, a man with
epilepsy, a physicist, and a psychiatrist. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1990.

The Longings of Women  RC 38066
by Marge Piercy 
read by Lynn Schrichte
4 cassettes
Three women face difficult lives. Professor and writer Leila
Landsman has been supporting her adulterous husband's theater
career. Mary Burke, the sixty-one-year-old once-affluent woman
who became homeless after her divorce, now cleans Leila's and
other women's houses. Young Becky Burgess, the subject of Leila's
next book, is accused of murdering the husband who threatened her
dreams. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1994.

Love's Mansion  RC 37236
by Paul West 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
British novelist Clive Moxon is drawing from his
ninety-four-year-old mother Hilly the details of her romance with
his late father Harry. They meet as children--Hilly, older and
musically inclined, and Harry, a sensitive boy from the wrong
side of the tracks. At sixteen, Harry lies his way into the army
to make something of himself and injures his eyes. During
recuperation, Harry's adoration of Hilly changes. Explicit
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Marble Skin  RC 38517
by Slavenka Drakulic 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
A young artist creates a larger-than-life marble torso of her
mother, who attempts suicide when she sees the sculpture. As the
mother recovers, the two women explore their often painful and
tense relationship. The artist confronts her feelings about the
mother's sexuality and about the man who came between them. The
mother, in turn, sorts out her own conflict between sexual desire
and maternal love. Descriptions of sex. 1987.

Maybe the Moon  RC 38081
by Armistead Maupin 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Less than three feet tall, Cady Roth has had trouble finding
movie parts despite her great success as an elf in _Mr. Woods_
years before. At her bubbly, somewhat innocent roommate's urging,
Cady has begun to record her memoirs in a series of notebooks.
Meanwhile, she takes a job with a birthday party troupe, falls
for her new boss, endures constant prejudice, and hopes for a
comeback. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

The Men and the Girls  RC 37767
by Joanna Trollope 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Kate lives with her sixtyish lover James, his crotchety uncle,
and her adolescent daughter Joss. Kate's thirty-sixth birthday,
combined with James's new admiration for an elderly spinster,
drives Kate's decision to move out. But, much to Kate's dismay,
Joss chooses to stay with James. Meanwhile, James's longtime
friend Hugh, having problems accepting his much younger wife's
accelerating career, also joins James's odd household. 1993.

Mercy of a Rude Stream, Volume 1: A Star Shines over Mt. Morris
Park  RC 38626
by Henry Roth 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
First of six projected volumes. Roth depicts the coming-of-age of
Ira Stigman in Harlem during World War I, focusing on Ira's
attempts to shed his Jewishness. A much older voice speaking in
this autobiographical novel is that of the aging author of _Call
It Sleep (RC 26378)_, first published in 1934 and followed by
years of silence. Strong language. 1994.

Millroy the Magician  RC 37898
by Paul Theroux 
read by Nona Pipes
4 cassettes
Fourteen-year-old Jilly heads straight for Millroy's magic show
when she visits the county fair. Millroy, who eats only foods
mentioned in the Bible, preaches a gospel of high fiber and
regularity, eventually carrying his act and his message to
television. Jilly, captivated by his magic, both professional and
personal, masquerades as his son and accompanies him as he
becomes a national celebrity. 1994.

Minus Time  RC 38411
by Catherine Bush 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
David Urie becomes an earthquake relief worker when Barbara, his
scientist wife, joins the astronaut program. Their teenaged
children stay behind, following Barbara's space expeditions on
television and inventing a family for their friends. The story,
in flashbacks, centers on daughter Helen's attempts to discover
herself. Her memories form a metaphor for the disintegration of
the environment and society. Some explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

Montana 1948  RC 37940
by Larry Watson 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
Twelve-year-old David Hayden describes the events that rocked his
family in 1948 in their small Montana town. When the Haydens'
young Sioux housekeeper Marie Little Soldier becomes ill, Mr.
Hayden, the mild-mannered county sheriff, calls the popular town
doctor, his brother Frank. Marie hysterically refuses to be alone
with Frank and when she explains why, the Haydens' life takes on
a nightmarish quality. Some strong language. 1993.

More than Allies  RC 38401
by Sandra Scofield 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Maggie and Dulce each live in Oregon with their children, each
have estranged husbands in Texas who are trying to convince them
to reconcile, each felt abandoned by her own parents. Maggie
doesn't want to leave the only home she's cared about; Dulce
doesn't want to give up her job. But when their sons become
unruly, both women realize that they are only repeating a pattern
and, together, they seek change. Some strong language. 1993.

Niagara: A Novel  RC 37947
by Richard Watson 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Jean Francois Gravelet is a French tightrope walker about to
accept one of the greatest challenges of his life high above the
whirlpool rapids of the Niagara River. And Anna Edson Taylor is a
widowed midwestern schoolteacher about to challenge the Falls in
a barrel. Although the daredevil pair have little in common,
Taylor joins Gravelet's act, riding the high wire in a
wheelbarrow. Their story unfolds in parallel accounts, revealing
love and courage. 1993.

One Way Home  RC 38049
by Susan Pepper Robbins 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Ruth moves from town to town with her two boys to escape her
ex-husband Rich, because whenever she's around him she feels a
mental sickness come on. Ruth's latest nursing-home job is
promising, and her boys are trying to find friends for her and
start her dating so they can stay put. Ruth suspects Rich is
around--possibly living on the roof with a mystery dog--but she
is beginning to accept the fact that Rich is not going to give up
the boys easily. 1993.

Our Father  RC 38141
by Marilyn French 
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
After their father suffers a stroke, four half sisters gather at
his mansion. The women do not know each other well, having been
estranged from each other. The oldest, an economist for the
federal government, is openly contemptuous of the others, as is
the youngest, the bastard daughter of their father's housekeeper.
But, when they find out they were each raped by their father as
children, the women band together to seek justice. Strong
language. 1994.

Paradise News  RC 37827
by David Lodge 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Former Catholic priest Bernard Walsh and his father Jack are in
Hawaii to visit Jack's estranged sister Ursula, who has cancer.
Shortly after arrival, Jack steps in front of a car driven by
Yolande Miller and also ends up in the hospital--but not the same
one Ursula is in. As Bernard shuttles between hospitals, he finds
relief from his harried days in the arms of Yolande--who teaches
him how to love. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1991.

Paradise of the Blind  RC 38010
by Thu Huong Duong 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Hang is an "export worker" in the Soviet Union where she lives
after fleeing North Vietnam. She has just received a telegram
that compels her to visit an ill uncle in Moscow, even though she
does not like him. As Hang travels to Moscow, she reflects on her
childhood, her coming of age in North Vietnam, and the events
that forced her to leave her country. She also provides a look at
the importance of family and ritual. Violence and some strong
language. 1988.

Peerless Flats  RC 37852
by Esther Freud 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Lisa, her mother, and her young half brother
have just moved to London so that Lisa can take drama classes.
They are placed in a small flat on Peerless until a permanent
home becomes available. Lisa tries to iron out family problems,
admires her independent older sister's habits of drugs and men,
and is secretly terrified that someone will sneak acid into her
drink. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

Places to Stay the Night  RC 38745
by Ann Hood 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Libby Harper can no longer stand the idea of one more day in
Massachusetts with husband Tom and their two teenagers, so she
packs up and heads for Los Angeles. Meanwhile, former high-school
classmate Renata Handy has returned home with her daughter
Millie, who has a brain tumor. Tom and Renata find comfort
together, but each knows that this relationship is just a place
to stay the night. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1993.

Portrait of the Artist's Wife  RC 37145
by Barbara Anderson 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
Sarah Tandy and Jack Macalister, New Zealanders, have known each
other since childhood, so perhaps it was only natural that they
marry. But a moment of indiscretion has left them no
choice--Sarah is pregnant. Yet each is determined to pursue a
career--Sarah as a painter and Jack as a writer. Before success
comes, they will have to learn to control their selfishness and
need for solitude. Some strong language. 1993.

Rebel Powers  RC 37746
by Richard Bausch 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Daniel Boudreaux, a Purple Heart Vietnam veteran, receives a
dishonorable discharge from the air force and a two-year prison
sentence for stealing government property. His wife, Connie, and
his children, Lisa and Thomas, leave the base and take a train
across country to live in a boarding house near the prison. But
once the family is reunited, the real wounds caused by the war
continue to fester. Strong language. 1993.

Right by My Side  RC 37293
by David Haynes 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Not only is Marshall surrounded by redneck pinheads at high
school, he has to come home to his mother's lousy cooking. When
his mother takes off, Marshall handles things much better than
his lovesick father, Sam the landfill man. But Sam adjusts and
soon Gayle moves in, much to Marshall's delight. The household
expands to include Marshall's friend Todd, who is escaping his
abusive father. Strong language. For high school and older
readers. 1993.

Ruin Creek  RC 37753
by David Payne 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Joey Madden frets over his parents' waning
relationship while receiving solace from his easygoing but ailing
grandparents. Meanwhile, his parents, May and Jimmy, reflect
separately on the events that led them to this point in their
marriage. Still teenagers when Joey was conceived, they shelved
their dreams and plans and began a life that neither really
wanted. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

Safe Conduct  RC 37659
by Elizabeth Benedict 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Seventeen years ago, while working for the State Department, Mac
had an adulterous affair with much younger Lida, a Russian, in
Leningrad. In 1991 Lida is out of Russia and married, but still
loves Mac. Mac is now married to filmmaker Kate, who has always
known about Lida but is not prepared when Lida surfaces. Hiding
her rising panic, Kate films the reunion--to make sense of it
later. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

School for the Blind  RC 39282
by Dennis McFarland 
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Francis Brimm, retired news photographer, has moved to his old
hometown where older sister Muriel still lives. When Francis
finds human bones buried on the golf course, Muriel reluctantly
names a suspect. The continuing mystery of the bones exacerbates
disturbing memories of the past for each Brimm. As these recede,
Muriel ensconces seriously ill Francis in the family home, now
shared with a vital, pregnant young woman. Some strong language
and some violence. 1994.

+Second Nature  RC 38593
by Alice Hoffman 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Recently separated, Robin Moore works as a landscaper in a tiny
community on an island owned by her grandfather. While visiting
her psychiatrist brother at the hospital, Robin impulsively aids
in the escape of a man who lived as a wolf until he was caught in
a trap. Under the tutelage of Robin and her teenaged son, the man
slowly adjusts to his new life and his feelings for Robin. Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1994.

Secrets  RC 38135
by Kelvin Christopher James 
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
Uxann is a shy, overweight, gifted student who lives with her
father, Seyeh, a plantation overseer in Trinidad. Life has been
relatively kind to Uxann, but now that she is becoming a young
woman, her shy innocence is put to the test. Her best friend Keah
is expelled from school, Uxann finds Keah sleeping with Seyeh,
and then Uxann unknowingly gets pregnant. Some violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Shampoo Planet  RC 36846
by Douglas Coupland 
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
Tyler Johnson returns from a European trip, which he funded by
selling fake designer watches, to his ordered life as a
hotel-motel management major at the community college. He has a
high-tech bedroom in his hippie mother's home, an impressive
array of hair products, and a compatible if not terribly exciting
girlfriend. All this is disrupted by his mother's latest divorce
and the unexpected arrival of a selfish French girl. Some strong
language. 1992.

The Shipping News  RC 37883
by E. Annie Proulx 
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
National Book Award-winner by the author of _Postcards (RC
35489)_. The story centers around Quoyle, a lowly newspaper
reporter. When his wife, Petal Bear, runs off with another man
and gets killed, Quoyle's aunt convinces the distraught man to
move with his two daughters to an abandoned family home in
Newfoundland. Quoyle goes to work for a sleazy paper covering the
shipping news and learns to fit right in. Strong language. 1993.

Sisters and Lovers  RC 39260
by Connie Briscoe 
read by Robin Miles
3 cassettes
Three African American sisters try to find a balance between
their individual and mutual needs. Evelyn, a psychologist,
struggles to maintain her standard of living but almost destroys
her marriage in the process. Charmaine, an office worker, puts up
a brave front but wonders how much longer she can cope with her
husband's lies. Beverly, an editor, refuses to trust her lover
but frets about constantly losing the men in her life. Strong
language. 1994.

The Soloist  RC 38412
by Mark Salzman 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Renne Sundheimer was a child prodigy, world renowned for his
talent with the cello. At eighteen, Renne's career faltered when
he inexplicably became overly sensitive to pitch. Now a teacher
in his thirties, Renne discovers another child prodigy. At the
same time, he serves on the jury for a man accused of killing his
Zen meditation teacher. These two events lead Renne to both
understand and let go of his past. Some strong language and some
violence. 1994.

Split Skirt  RC 39395
by Agnes Rossi 
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Two unlikely women share a three-day jail sentence and their life
stories. Afraid that her husband is having an affair with his
ex-wife, Rita defiantly went out drinking with colleagues who are
protesting the boss's new memo against split skirts. During the
evening, she bought some cocaine, fended off a rape, and was
arrested for slow driving. Wealthy Mrs. Tyler is in for repeated
shoplifting. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

Still Life  RC 37049
by A.S. Byatt 
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
In England in the early 1950s, two red-haired sisters share a
deep love for books and schooling, but the elder, Stephanie, has
to some extent put her passions aside to become a preacher's wife
and a mother to two small children. Her story is contrasted with
that of younger Frederica, who plunges into studies, travels, and
love to emerge decades later a polished intellectual. Some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1985.

Strange Angels  RC 39148
by Jonis Agee 
read by Celeste Lawson
3 cassettes
Since his mother's death, Cody has worked on his father Heywood's
ranch. When Heywood dies, a grown Cody and his half-siblings are
shocked to learn that Heywood has stipulated that all three are
to remain on the ranch forever. In search of a newer will,
Heywood's legitimate son Arthur uncovers family secrets.
Meanwhile, Cody becomes involved with their widowed neighbor.
Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Swallow Hard  RC 37337
by Sarah Gaddis 
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Rollin is born to mismatched parents--Lad Thompkins, who is
immersed in his writing career and the art crowd, and his
neglected wife, Sally Ann, who eventually leaves him. Rollin's
time is then divided between her mother's simple home with a new
stepfather and siblings, and her father and godfather's more
intriguing lifestyle. When Rollin begins her own art career she
must come out from under her famous father's wing. Strong
language. 1991.

The Train Home  RC 37683
by Susan Richards Shreve 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Having learned that his long-time enemy is now residing in
Washington, D.C., Dublin actor Will Huston arrives there,
disguised as a priest. Huston is undecided as to what he will do
to this man who killed his small brother years ago. Unbeknownst
to Huston, his arrival is noted by local opera singer Annie
Blakemore, whose fascination with priests and her desire to avoid
her bitter husband compel her to follow Huston around town. 1993.

Trouble  RC 38371
by Fay Weldon 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
The first decade of Annette's marriage to Spicer is blissfully
happy, but when she becomes pregnant, she notices unsettling
changes in Spicer. He finally admits that he is
(uncharacteristically) seeing a therapist-astrologer-homeopath
who feels Annette's chart is bad news. To Annette's horror,
Spicer becomes convinced that she is very disturbed and that he
has always despised her. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Twenty-one Sugar Street  RC 37643
by Lynn Lauber 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Two Ohio teenagers--white Loretta Dardio and black Luther
Biggs--have a high-school romance. Loretta's younger brother
Louis is shocked but impressed, and Luther's mother Annie is
drawn to the girl. But pregnancy sends Loretta away and Luther
marries someone else. The next two decades in the lives of
everyone affected (including the daughter Loretta gives up) are
chronicled in fast motion. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Uninvited Daughters  RC 38354
by Elinor Spielberg 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Maintaining that babies bring people together who have no
business being together, thirty-four-year-old transplanted Long
Islander Odessa Levin has remained single and childless. Then
ten-year-old Megan, a newcomer in Odessa's Vermont town, attaches
herself to Odessa. Enduring a custody battle between her activist
stepmother and her beloved father, Megan sees Odessa as the
answer to a long-ago promise. Some strong language. 1993.

The Vicar of Sorrows  RC 37874
by A.N. Wilson 
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
The central figure in this picture of proper English scenery is
vicar Francis Kreer. But the tranquility is permanently upset
when Kreer learns that he must share his inheritance with a
former lover of his late mother. Kreer admits, at least to
himself, that his wife and children irritate him and that he has
lost his faith. Then Kreer thinks that he has found love with a
young hippie. Some strong language. 1993.

Virgin of the Rodeo  RC 38254
by Sarah Bird 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Naive, thirtyish Sonja Getz has a degree in anthropology, a large
vocabulary, and a failing natural pest-control business that
shuns poisons. She lives with her tiny German mother Tinka in
Dorfburg, Texas, but she longs for and worships her never-seen
father, whom Tinka describes as a no-good Native American trick
roper. When Tinka marries, a banished Sonja joins the rodeo
circuit to find him. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Way past Cool  RC 38184
by Jess Mowry 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Two gangs roam Oakland streets--the Friends, led by Gordon,
thirteen, and the Crew. When a series of drive-by shootings
affects both gangs, they band together against Deek, sixteen, the
local drug dealer. Deek's bodyguard Ty and Markita, a single
mother, provide some hope for the gangs as they struggle toward
self-respect and a better life. Violence, strong language, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape?  RC 38019
by Peter Hedges 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
At twenty-four, Gilbert Grape works as a grocery stock boy in the
small, dying town of Endora, Iowa. He still lives at home with
two of his sisters, caring for his mentally retarded brother
Arnie and his obese, reclusive Momma. Momma's one wish is to see
Arnie's upcoming eighteenth birthday, because the doctors said he
would die at ten. As the big day approaches, an angelic girl
helps Gilbert cope. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1991.

When All the World Was Young  RC 36773
by Ferrol Sams 
read by James DeLotel
5 cassettes
June 1942. Porter Osborne, Jr., pauses in front of the gates to
Emory University and recalls his grandmother's words: "Remember
who you are." A year later, as war rages, Porter purposely flunks
out of school and becomes a medical technician in the army.
Surrounded by the war's devastation, he begins to understand who
he is becoming. Sequel to _The Whisper of the River (RC 36752)_.
Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991.

Humor

Alive and Kicking  RC 37482
by Michael Levin 
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
Ninety-two-year-old ex-vaudeville star Harry Gaines doesn't have
long to live. At his lawyer's urging he agrees to sign a
will--but only if a clause stipulates that his warring relatives
get nothing if they can't get along. Given the chore of drafting
and upholding this will is Amelia Vanderbilt, who is at first
thrilled with the assignment. But family secrets (of her own and
of the Gaineses) may stand in her way. 1993.

+The Ditches of Edison County  RC 38881
by Ronald Richard Roberts 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
This parody of the bestselling _Bridges of Madison County (RC
35861)_ also features a brief affair between a traveling
photographer, Ronald Concave, and a farmer's lonely wife,
Pancetta Jackson. Concave is shooting ditches rather than bridges
and his photos are so bad that _National Geographic_ won't even
let him have a subscription. But Pancetta falls for him because
he's a "hunk-a hunk-a burnin' love." Strong language. Bestseller
1993.

Drawing Dead  RC 38267
by Pete Hautman 
read by David Hilder
2 cassettes
Outraged to discover that the vintage Batman comic book he
purchased is a fake, Joey Cadillac sends his goon after Ben and
Tom, the two dealers who conned him. They have fled to
Minneapolis where Tom expects Catfish Wicky to help them. But
Dickie Wicky, Catfish's husband, suspects an affair and pays
ex-cop Joe Crow to track down Tom and pay him to go away. This
leads to gambling Crow getting a shot at the lucrative business
of comics. Strong language. 1993.

I Killed Hemingway  RC 38425
by William McCranor Henderson 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Satirical thriller about former Hemingway scholar Elliot McGuire,
who is asked to ghost-write the biography of elderly Eric "Pappy"
Markham. Markham claims to have murdered Hemingway because
Hemingway plagiarized Markham's prose. In need of money, Elliot
writes the story and is stunned when it becomes a hit but
remorseful when he realizes what he's done to his one-time hero.
Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Male Cross-Dresser Support Group  RC 37728
by Tama Janowitz 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
New Yorker Pamela Trowel is striving not to be pulled under by
her horrid apartment, strange sexual encounters, and degrading
advertising job when her life is disrupted by an odd little boy
named Abdhul. Fighting to keep Abdhul, Pamela enters an even
zanier existence featuring life on the run, a reappearing severed
head, and some cross-dressing for both her and Abdhul. Some
strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1992.

The Man from Japan  RC 38673
by Clive James 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Akira Suzuki is an intellectual Japanese youth with designs on a
career as a cultural ambassador. But some of the company he keeps
in London adds little polish to his traditional image. One of his
companions is a drug-addicted punk rocker. Another is interested
in learning written Japanese in exchange for spoken English--a
language that confuses Suzuki almost as much as British culture.
Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1991.

+Politically Correct Bedtime Stories  RC 38598
by James Finn Garner 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
1 cassette
In eliminating sexist, racist, culturalist, ageist, ableist, and
other biases from well-known fairy tales, Garner has created an
Esmeralda who refuses to negotiate her reproductive rights in
"Rumplestiltskin," a grandmother who is capable of taking care of
herself as a mature adult in "Little Red Riding Hood," and a
Chicken Little with logically underenhanced conclusions. Some
strong language. Bestseller 1994.

Literature

Brazil  RC 38064
by John Updike 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
A variation on a famous legend in which Tristo is an uneducated
black youth who meets Isabel, a convent-trained blond girl, on
the beach in Rio. Convinced their fate is to be together, the
young lovers marry and run away. Isabel's diplomat father brings
her home and sends her to college. Reunited two years later, the
couple embarks on a life of passion that leads to tragedy. Strong
language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

The Buccaneers: A Novel  RC 37635
by Edith Wharton; completed by Marion Mainwaring 
read by Celeste Lawson
3 cassettes
Wharton's incomplete novel was first published posthumously in
1938. This completed version is based on her extensive notes. In
1870s New York, nouveau riche Mrs. St. George fails to gain entry
into high society for her daughters Nan and Virginia. Accompanied
by their mother, a governess, and friends, the young ladies move
to London to try their luck at finding suitors. The results are
mixed. 1993.

The Call of the Toad  RC 37446
by Gnter Grass 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
In 1989 in Gdansk, Poland, German art history professor Alexander
Reschke meets Polish art restorer Alexandra Piatkowska. Besides
having their work in common, they are both widowed and both want
to ensure that those displaced by the war be allowed a homeland
burial. Much later, Alexander sends a former school chum (who had
impressed him by swallowing a toad) a detailed record of what
they encountered when they set out to accomplish this. 1992.

Dream of Fair to Middling Women  RC 38394
by Samuel Beckett 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Published sixty years after it was written, this novel was the
first by the Irish author. Belacqua, the main character, is a
young man getting his first taste of Europe. He experiences the
frustration and joy of experimenting with new languages. At the
same time, the sensitive young artist is stimulated and repelled
by his sexual exploits, and confused when he falls in love with
two rather different women. Some descriptions of sex. 1992.

Fima  RC 38615
by Amos Oz 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Fima is a middle-aged man living in Jerusalem. He is
absentminded, lazy, and spoiled, yet genuinely concerned with
politics and relationships. Fima, occasionally profound and often
ridiculous, seems always on the verge of making his dreams a
reality. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1991.

Hopeful Monsters  RC 37282
by Nicholas Mosley 
read by Richard Brown
5 cassettes
Whitbread Award winner. A love story begins in the 1920s when
Max, an English physics student, meets Eleanor, a German
philosophy and psychology major, at a play. Their lives continue
to intersect as they meet the intellectual giants of the century.
But they also repeatedly find themselves in the midst of mindless
struggles, pondering the power of nature during periods of total
upheaval. Some strong language. 1990.

_Jessie and Jesus_ and _Cousin Claire_  RC 38172
by Raymond Andrews 
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Two novellas starring manipulative African American females in
Georgia. In the first, six-year-old Jessie hears a new baby will
be vying for her adored father's attention. But Jessie finds a
way to solve that problem and every other one. In "Cousin
Claire," a young woman kills her relatives to inherit a house.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
American Book Award. 1991.

The Mandarins  RC 38372
by Simone de Beauvoir 
read by Mary Woods
5 cassettes
Set in Paris after World War II, this novel won the Prix
Goncourt, the most coveted literary prize in France. The author
draws upon her intellectual circle, which includes Jean-Paul
Sartre and Albert Camus, for a portrait of the philosophical and
political climate of the period. 1954.

A River Sutra  RC 37604
by Gita Mehta 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
An Indian bureaucrat, who has retired to a bungalow on the
Narmada River hoping to find peace and tranquility, narrates the
tales of some of the pilgrims he has met as they journeyed to the
sacred river. He tells of the son of a merchant who forgoes
riches to become a monk, of a young girl rescued from a brothel,
and of a young blind singer whose voice is reminiscent of the
perfection of God. Some violence and some strong language. 1993.

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone  RC 37632
by Tennessee Williams 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Mrs. Stone, former American actress, wealthy, middle-aged, and
widowed, is biding her time in Rome when the Contessa, a female
pimp, introduces her to Paolo, a handsome young gigolo. As the
novel begins, Mrs. Stone laments her fading beauty and the end of
her stage career. In part two she muses on the demise of her way
of life and of her husband and enjoys her current affair.
Finally, Mrs. Stone must deal with her attempt to replace real
life with fantasy. 1950.

The Shipping News  RC 37883
by E. Annie Proulx 
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
National Book Award-winner by the author of _Postcards (RC
35489)_. The story centers around Quoyle, a lowly newspaper
reporter. When his wife, Petal Bear, runs off with another man
and gets killed, Quoyle's aunt convinces the distraught man to
move with his two daughters to an abandoned family home in
Newfoundland. Quoyle goes to work for a sleazy paper covering the
shipping news and learns to fit right in. Strong language. 1993.

Tales of Yesteryear  RC 38400
by Louis Auchincloss 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
"Yesteryear" in these stories covers the period between the 1930s
and the 1980s. Set mainly among patrician families, the tales
depict the outward accoutrements of their upper-class characters,
who are concerned with manners and disappointments. All the while
the author is depicting a particular lifestyle, he is probing the
inner lives of couples with conflicting values and of parents
with their own agenda. 1994.

Mystery and Detective

Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death  RC 38163
by M.C. Beaton 
read by Carmella Ross
2 cassettes
At fifty-three, Agatha Raisin sells her successful public
relations firm in London for early retirement in the Cotswolds.
Lacking social skills, Agatha is soon bored and lonely. To garner
some popularity, she enters a store-bought quiche in a local
bake-off, but instead of winning she learns that her entry has
poisoned the judge. To clear her name, Agatha resolves to find
the story behind the poison. Strong language. 1992.

All Shall Be Well  RC 38691
by Deborah Crombie 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Jasmine Dent, knowing her days are numbered by cancer, asks her
friend Meg Bellamy to help her die before her condition gets too
bad. Relieved when Jasmine changes her mind, Meg feels betrayed
when Jasmine dies that night. Jasmine's neighbor, Scotland Yard
Superintendent Duncan Kincaid, is also puzzled. Will reclusive
Jasmine's long-running journal explain whether her death was
natural, or suicide, or even murder? Strong language. 1994.

Anna's Book  RC 37442
by Barbara Vine 
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
Anna is a young Danish woman in 1905, transplanted by her husband
to England where she awaits the birth of (she is sure) her
daughter. Her husband, whom she cares little for, is away and her
young sons bore her, so she begins a diary. Years later, after
Anna's death, her daughter Swanny discovers the voluminous
diaries and publishes them. Upon Swanny's death, her niece
discovers that Swanny may have removed pages pertaining to her
own birth. 1993.

The Apostrophe Thief: A Mystery with Marian Larch  RC 38278
by Barbara Paul 
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
New York cop Marian Larch has just lied to Internal Affairs to
protect FBI agent Curt Holland, who saved her life last night.
Now Holland wants her to go into private investigative work with
him, and Larch is tempted--her boss and her partner are jerks.
But first she has a case to sort out for her actress friend.
After someone robs the cast of "The Apostrophe Thief" of minor
items, a suspect turns up dead. Strong language. 1993.

A Beautiful Death  RC 38583
by S.T. Haymon 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Detective Inspector Ben Jurnet, exhausted after a failed attempt
to talk down a jumper, barely hears his lover Miriam's frantic
pleas to drive her to the station. Moments later Jurnet is
shocked awake by an explosion: his police car with Miriam in it.
He and everyone else suspect the IRA, but why would they target
Jurnet? The grief-stricken detective is determined to find out.
Some strong language and some violence. 1993.

The Body Farm  RC 39105
by Patricia Cornwell 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Suspecting they are dealing again with serial killer Temple
Gault, the FBI bring in forensic pathologist consultant Dr. Kay
Scarpetta for the North Carolina murder case of eleven-year-old
Emily Steiner. While puzzling over the evidence, Scarpetta learns
that her niece Lucy, an FBI intern, has been framed for stealing
information. Scarpetta's sleuthing turns up a surprising link
between the two cases. Strong language and some violence. 1994.

The Body in the Vestibule  RC 38155
by Katherine Hall Page 
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
Pregnant Faith Fairchild is enjoying eating her way through her
month-long stay in France with her minister-husband and small
son. After giving a dinner party, Faith discovers a body in the
trash bin and recognizes it as the tramp who hangs out in front
of her building. When the corpse vanishes, Faith doesn't believe
the police's explanation that the tramp was just asleep--even
when she sees him the next day in his regular spot. Strong
language. 1992.

A Bone to Pick  RC 38456
by Charlaine Harris 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
Aurora Teagarden, nearing thirty and single, is having a very bad
year. She has attended three weddings, including her mother's
second, and the funeral of a friend, Jane Engle. Suddenly life
brightens when Aurora learns that Jane has made her the main
beneficiary of an estate that includes a house and a large bank
account. Now, on her first inspection of the house, Aurora finds
a skull. Some strong language. 1992.

Bootlegger's Daughter  RC 37825
by Margaret Maron 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Missing for three days, Janie Whitehead is found murdered in an
abandoned mill--her baby Gayle wet and hungry beside her.
Eighteen years later, Gayle determines to learn why her mother
was killed. Deborah Knott, family friend, attorney, and daughter
of a notorious former bootlegger, investigates, not realizing how
it will jeopardize her campaign for judge. Edgar Award winner.
Prequel to _Southern Discomfort (RC 37826)_. Strong language and
some violence. 1992.

Bottom Liner Blues  RC 38203
by K.C. Constantine 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
In economically depressed Rocksburg, Pennsylvania,
sixty-four-year-old police chief Mario Balzic puzzles over a
cryptic warning from a sullen woman about possible child abuse by
her old man's ex-wife's new old man. Meanwhile, Balzic, while
struggling with World War II flashbacks, must contend with an
out-of-work Russian immigrant novelist who has written a song
about his situation entitled "The Bottom Liner Blues." Strong
language. 1993.

But I Wouldn't Want to _Die_ There: A Jenny Cain Mystery  RC
37575
by Nancy Pickard 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Carol Margolis leaves a message on Jenny Cain's machine debating
over blowing the whistle on someone's illegal activity, and then
she's murdered. Arriving in New York to temporarily fill in for
Carol as Hart Foundation director, Jenny can't help but be
suspicious of Carol's friendly but unemployed estranged husband,
the odd elderly people in Carol's building, and certain
applicants at the foundation. Strong language. 1993.

+A Case of Need  RC 38123
by Jeffery Hudson 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Michael Crichton, writing as Jeffery Hudson, offers a murder
mystery and addresses the issue of abortion. Karen Randall,
eighteen, daughter of a physician, dies on the operating table,
and Dr. Arthur Lee, whom she had recently seen, is accused of her
murder. But his close friend Dr. John Berry believes Lee is
innocent. Berry's search for the truth takes him from Boston
society to the drug underground. Some violence and strong
language. Bestseller 1968.

+The Cat Who Came to Breakfast  RC 39858
by Lilian Jackson Braun 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Jim Qwilleran's latest adventure takes him and his cats, Koko and
Yum Yum, to Maine's Pear Island, known to the natives as
Breakfast Island, to investigate some unusual "accidents." Part
of the island has been turned into a resort, and it seems that
someone is not happy with the development. Qwill has high tea
with royalty as he and his cats solve both a century-old
disappearance and the cause of the twentieth-century "accidents."
Bestseller 1994.

Caught Dead in Philadelphia  RC 37547
by Gillian Roberts 
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
Amanda's troubles begin when she finds Liza, a fellow teacher she
barely knows, murdered in Amanda's apartment. When a suspicious
policeman with a southern drawl begins asking some tricky
questions, Amanda turns to Liza's friends--her senator fianc,
drama troupe members, and a spurned colleague--in hopes of
stumbling on a motive for murder. Then one of them dies. Some
strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex.
1987.

Chameleon  RC 38622
by William X. Kienzle 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
When hooker Helen Donovan is found murdered at a convent, she is
wearing a religious habit borrowed from her sister, a real nun.
Detective-priest Father Bob Koesler is drawn into the Detroit
police department investigation when it is learned that there are
more targets--all of them church people. He teams up with
Lieutenant "Zoo" Tully to solve the puzzle surrounding what
appears to be a deadly game of revenge. Some strong language.
1991.

The Con Man: An 87th Precinct Mystery  RC 38620
by Ed McBain 
read by Ray Foushee
1 cassette
Steve Carella of the 87th Precinct is up against a con man who
uses various scams against young women. The recovery of a floater
from the River Harb and Betty Prescott's report of a swindle
perpetrated against her set in motion an investigation that
uncovers the murders of several other young women. But it is
Steve's wife's desire for a tattoo that brings the case to an
end. Strong language. 1957.

Coyote: A Carlotta Carlyle Mystery  RC 37487
by Linda Barnes 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Private investigator Carlotta Carlyle is puzzled when a
Spanish-speaking woman vanishes after paying her to retrieve a
green card that was found on a mutilated corpse. By the time the
police reveal that the deceased is one of a series of slain
immigrant women, Carlotta's client is dead. Carlotta suspects her
"little sister" in the Big Sister program knows something, but
Paolina won't talk. Strong language and violence. 1990.

+A Dangerous Fortune  RC 37935
by Ken Follett 
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
Windfield School, England, 1866. It was meant to be an escape
from detention, but it turned into tragedy when five young boys
went swimming and one drowned. For the rest of their lives the
remaining four, and a fifth schoolmate, would be linked by that
event. Years later the truth about the accident threatens to come
out when there is a struggle between England's two wealthiest
banks--Pilasters and Greenbournes. Some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1993.

The Dante Game  RC 37855
by Jane Langton 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Harvard professor and sometime sleuth Homer Kelly is in Florence,
Italy, to teach a course on Dante to American students. One day
the school's maid and gardener are found dead. Then one of the
students is missing, some precious items are stolen, and
disgruntled drug dealers plot to kill the pope for interfering
with their business. What do these events have in common other
than the fact that a reference to Dante is at each crime scene?
1991.

Dead Wrong  RC 38441
by William X. Kienzle 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Father Koesler is approached by wealthy old Charlie Nash about a
delicate family matter. It seems that Koesler's cousin's foster
daughter is having an affair with Nash's married son Ted, a
pillar in the church. What Koesler finds, though, is much more
than adultery--the affair is part of a thirty-year plan for
revenge and reaches back to Koesler's friend Detective Koznicki's
first homicide case. Some strong language and some violence.
1993.

Deadman  RC 38428
by Jon A. Jackson 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
In this sequel to _Hit on the House_, Sergeant "Fang" Mulheisen
is on his way to Montana to investigate someone in a coma with a
bullet wound and who fits the description of Joe Service. Joe's
lady friend, Helen, has disappeared. Joe and Helen were last seen
heading west in a truck full of stolen cash after Helen killed a
Detroit mobster to avenge the death of her father. Violence, some
strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

Death by Station Wagon: A Suburban Detective Mystery  RC 38530
by Jon Katz 
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
"Kit" Deleeuw quits Wall Street rather than sing when his buddies
are accused of insider trading. Now Kit is both a househusband
and a private eye, and is getting to know the neighborhood well.
When a teenage couple are found dead, local police suggest that
it looks like a murder-suicide. But high school friends don't buy
it and hire Kit to check into the uncanny resemblance this case
has to one a century ago. Some strong language. 1993.

Death Comes as Epiphany  RC 39255
by Sharan Newman 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Twelfth-century France. Hlose, abbess of the Convent of the
Paraclete, sends novice Catherine LeVendeur on a mission to
discover why someone has changed the text of a psalter that the
convent made for the abbot of Saint-Denis. The manuscript
disappears, and rumors about the alterations incriminate
theologian Peter Abelard, the lover of Hlose. Catherine
uncovers intrigue and murder and has second thoughts about her
life. Some strong language. 1993.

A Death for a Dodo  RC 39176
by E.X. Giroux 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Years ago, all but one member of a family was murdered by
arsenic, and the killer was never found. Now all of the people
who were at the scene of the crime have reassembled at a posh
health facility nicknamed DODO. Also recuperating at the home is
barrister and amateur sleuth Robert Forsythe. As the group
describes the crime to Forsythe, the killer strikes again. And
again. Violence and some strong language. 1993.

Death to Go  RC 38332
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
The day Detective Inspector Bill Slider meets and immediately
dislikes his new boss, a human finger appears in a bag of chips
at Ronnie Slaughter's fish and chips place. When other bits of
body are found out back, Slider's bunch suspects a homosexual
murder. Slaughter is conveniently gay, and other clues point
directly to him. But the open-and-shut case turns complex, and
two more deaths occur. Strong language and some violence. 1993.

+Decider  RC 37624
by Dick Francis 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
As shareholders examine the grandstands of a run-down
family-owned racetrack, an explosion nearly kills Lee Morris,
whose stock in the track was part of his mother's divorce
settlement. It is not the first such incident to befall Morris, a
young architect who specializes in doing restorations, and he
intends to find out who is behind this attack. Bestseller 1993.

Desert Sinner: A Father Dowling Mystery  RC 38690
by Ralph McInerny 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Father Dowling is intrigued when his friend Captain Keegan
accuses former Vegas showgirl Stacey Jones of murdering her
wealthy new husband. Meanwhile, Keegan's secretary, Elaine, is
falling in love with a new beau. What Elaine doesn't realize is
that the beau is actually Stacey Jones's illegitimate son, who is
trying to get his hands on Stacey's money. Some strong language.
1992.

The Devil Knows You're Dead: A Matthew Scudder Novel  RC 38306
by Lawrence Block 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Glenn Holtzmann, a lawyer Scudder does not like, has been gunned
down. George Sadecki, a mentally disturbed Vietnam veteran, is
accused of the murder. After all, he had the casings for the
fired bullets in his pocket. But neither George's brother nor
Scudder believe he is guilty. As Scudder investigates the murder,
he and his girlfriend Elaine begin to develop a deeper
relationship. Strong language and some violence. 1993.

The Devil to Pay  RC 38665
by Mark Daniel 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
On the very morning of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Nick Storr
discovers he is not riding Ibn Saud. Questioning the trainer,
Perry Storr, who happens to be his father, and his stepmother,
Deirdre, Nick is promptly fired. He soon learns a shocking thing
or two about Perry. Aided by a stable owner seeking revenge on
Perry, and with help from his own mother, Nick gives his father
the run of his life. Strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1992.

Die Softly  RC 39071
by Christopher Pike 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Herb, nineteen and yet to go on a date, is photographing the
cheerleaders for the yearbook. That seems as close as he'll ever
get to his fantasy, Alexa. Hiding his camera in the locker room
showers, Herb hopes to get a sexy photo. Before he develops his
film, another cheerleader, Lisa, dies in a car accident. But
Herb's picture shows Lisa naked in the shower being approached by
Alexa with a baseball bat. Violence. For junior and senior high
readers. 1991.

The Doorbell Rang: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 38346
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Rachel Bruner is offering Nero Wolfe one hundred thousand dollars
plus all expenses if he can find out if, and why, she is being
harassed by the FBI. Of course the fact that she bought ten
thousand copies of an unflattering book about the FBI and sent
them to friends may have something to do with it. Wolfe accepts
the case and encounters federal agents and a murder. 1965.

Double Edge  RC 37175
by Bob Leuci 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
The last straw for Washington, D.C., homicide detective Scott
Ancelet is seeing the nude, mutilated corpse of a
fourteen-year-old boy. Traces of cocaine lead Ancelet and partner
Mo Parks to addicted snitch Cotton. Meanwhile a high-profile
couple admit the boy is the woman's nephew. As the case spirals
out of control (Cotton is attacked, the FBI steps in, and a
shoot-out ends badly), Ancelet ignores urgent warning signs.
Strong language and violence. 1991.

A Drink of Deadly Wine  RC 38680
by Kate Charles 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
St. Anne's is a lovely, handsomely endowed church in the heart of
the Kensington Gardens section of London. The vicar, Rev. Gabriel
Neville, is under consideration for a position as archdeacon. But
ugly rumors are spreading through the church, and a blackmailer
is threatening to expose an incident from Neville's past that
will surely destroy his chances for elevation. Neville calls upon
his longtime solicitor friend David Middleton-Brown for help.
1992.

The Dutchman  RC 38514
by Maan Meyers 
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
New Amsterdam, 1664. This city of Dutch settlers, Indians, and
Jewish merchants is about to be attacked by the British. But
Schout (sheriff) Pieter Tonneman has problems that must be taken
care of before he can worry about the invaders. A close friend
has apparently killed himself, a Jewish family's house has been
burned, a corpse disappears and reappears, and a lovely Jewish
widow has a special interest in him. Strong language and some
violence. 1992.

The Eighth Day  RC 37676
by Thornton Wilder 
read by Gordon Gould
3 cassettes
At the turn of the century in Coaltown, Illinois, John Ashley is
convicted of shooting his friend and business partner. After
strangers help Ashley escape, he flees to Chile, leaving his wife
and children facing poverty and town ridicule. The family's
survival techniques over the years are detailed before Wilder
explains what really happened during the shooting. 1967.

Epitaphs: A "Nameless Detective" Mystery  RC 38641
by Bill Pronzini 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
The nameless detective agrees to help his elderly Italian
neighbor's granddaughter, who has been accused of stealing from
her apartment manager. But when Nameless confronts the woman's
accuser, the detective learns that the charges have been dropped,
the manager is badly bruised, no one is talking, and the
granddaughter has vanished. Strong language and violence. 1992.

The Face on the Milk Carton  RC 36957
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
The message on the milk carton reads, "Have you seen this child?"
Three-year-old Jennie Spring was kidnapped twelve years earlier,
but Janie Johnson, looking at the photo, suddenly knows that she
is that child. Fragments of memory and other evidence accumulate
until Janie demands to know about her early childhood. Her
parents confess what they believe true, that she is their
grandchild, but Janie remains unconvinced. For junior and senior
high readers. 1990.

Fallen into the Pit  RC 38510
by Ellis Peters 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
The first mystery in Peters's series about Inspector George
Felse, a detective in Comerford, England. In the years
immediately following World War II, Czechs, Poles, Ukrainians,
Lithuanians, and Germans work side by side with the British in
the coal mines of Comerford. Teacher Chad Wedderburn, just back
from the war, is a strong opponent of fighting. But when German
Helmut Schauffler is found murdered, Chad becomes the main
suspect. Strong language. 1951.

Farriers' Lane  RC 38238
by Anne Perry 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
Thomas and Charlotte Pitt rarely get a chance to enjoy a night
out, so it is unfortunate that Justice Samuel Stafford dies of
opium poisoning in the theater box next to theirs. While Pitt
talks with colleagues of Stafford at local gentlemen's clubs,
Charlotte uncovers information at musicales and teas. Apparently
Stafford was planning to reopen the notorious Farriers' Lane case
for which a young man was hanged. Someone seems to object. 1993.

The Father Hunt: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 37960
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Private investigator Nero Wolfe's assistant Archie Goodwin is
requested by Amy Denovo to find out who her father is. Amy
reluctantly agrees to hire Wolfe if Archie (the only man she
trusts) does the actual work. After her mother's recent death,
Amy learned that this unknown father has been sending money for
years. Beginning his search, Archie realizes that Amy's mother is
just as much a mystery as her father is. Some strong language.
1968.

Fell Down  RC 36616
by M.E. Kerr 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
John Fell, seventeen, is distraught over the death of his best
friend, Dib, in a car accident. John is further struggling to
understand the death of Lenny Last, a washed-up Las Vegas
comedian-ventriloquist and former Gardner School student, a
search that leads him into a twenty-year-old mystery. Sequel to
_Fell (RC 29340)_ and _Fell Back (RC 37425)_. For junior and
senior high readers. 1991.

Femmes Fatal  RC 38146
by Dorothy Cannell 
read by Jill Tanner
2 cassettes
Ellie Simons Haskell is once again smack in the middle of
intrigue in Chitterton Fells as in _The Widows Club (RC 28177)_.
Upset that the spark is fading from her marriage due to the birth
of her twins and her ongoing weight problem, Ellie secretly joins
the newly popular organization Fully Female. But she has no time
to lavish her new skills on her still-perfect husband,
Bentley--Fully Female members are dying. Strong language. 1992.

Fer-de-Lance: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 39348
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin make their debut in this first of
many tales about the corpulent master sleuth who operates out of
a New York brownstone office. When Wolfe receives the gift of a
deadly snake, his assistant suspects that they are onto the
clever person who murdered an Italian immigrant and a college
president, although he cannot imagine what connection there may
be. 1934.

Final Argument  RC 37411
by Clifford Irving 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Ted Jaffe is settled into a Sarasota law partnership until a
collect call from Elroy Lee in the Jacksonville jail startles
him. Lee wants to admit perjury in a case that Jaffe once tried
as prosecutor. Jaffe has personal reasons to avoid the case, but
he can't risk the death penalty for a man who may be innocent.
Jaffe represents Lee and the ensuing courtroom scene yields more
than one surprise. Strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1993.

+Finnegan's Week  RC 38854
by Joseph Wambaugh 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Jules Temple's latest money-making scheme is to transport drums
of environmental waste without any concern about their contents.
Two drivers, moving toxic substances and wanting to make a quick
buck, decide to pick up a little something extra. Fin Finnegan, a
San Diego cop; Nell Salter, an environmental examiner; and Bobbie
Doggett, a navy investigator, search for the poisonous material
and 2,000 pairs of navy shoes. Strong language. Bestseller 1993.

Flight  RC 37592
by Fran Dorf 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Lana Paluka and her doctor are both surprised when she awakens
from a twenty-year catatonic state. Lana remembers dropping acid
with her boyfriend Ethan Skitt after returning from Woodstock.
But she can't believe that gentle Ethan pushed her over a cliff
and later killed a classmate who testified against him. And why
has a mysterious foundation been paying her medical expenses?
Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1992.

A Flower in the Desert: A Joshua Croft Mystery  RC 38440
by Walter Satterthwait 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Santa Fe P.I. Joshua Croft is approached by television star Roy
Alonzo when Roy's ex-wife Melissa disappears with their little
girl. Because Melissa has accused Roy of child molestation,
Joshua turns down the case--until Roy's powerful uncle convinces
him to at least find out if the girl is safe. Aided by Hollywood
and local police and by his disabled employer Rita, Joshua begins
his search. Strong language. 1992.

Footsteps in the Blood  RC 39202
by Jennie Melville 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
Chief Superintendent Charmian Daniels has just wrapped up a
highly publicized drug-and-porn case when she is called to the
aid of two friends. Her goddaughter Kate Cooper and her colleague
Dolly Barstow have been bothered by a young woman who insisted
they were in danger. When the woman is found murdered outside
Kate and Dolly's apartment complex, Charmian must determine if
her friends are the next targets. Strong language and some
violence. 1990.

For Kicks  RC 39326
by Dick Francis 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Daniel Roke, Australian owner of a prosperous stud farm, is
reluctant to leave home, but the earl of October lures him to
England with the promise of a handsome fee. The earl persuades
Roke to pocket his refined accent and to pose as a stable boy in
a plot to track down whoever is drugging horses. Roke smokes out
the criminals, who are confident that they are using an
undetectable method of fixing races and are deadly if anyone
becomes suspicious. 1965.

Foursome: A John Cuddy Novel  RC 39160
by Jeremiah Healy 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
The Vandemeers and the Sheas are spending a weekend at the Sheas'
Maine summer house when three of the foursome are killed by a
crossbow. Either Steve Shea did it or someone framed him, so
Boston P.I. John Cuddy is called in to scare up some evidence to
clear Shea. Shea suspects a business-motivated vendetta, but
Cuddy focuses on the locals who had to endure Shea's
clear-cutting of his land and his monstrous home. Strong language
and violence. 1993.

Free Fall  RC 38475
by Robert Crais 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Los Angeles private investigator Elvis Cole is hired by Jennifer
Sheridan, who suspects her policeman fianc, Mark Thurman, is
mixed up in something shady. Before her forty dollars is cold in
the PI's pocket, Elvis gets a visit from Thurman, who insists he
is just having an affair. When Jennifer refuses to believe this,
Elvis digs deeper and stumbles on an unusual case handled by
Thurman's elite squad. Strong language and violence. 1993.

The Garden Club  RC 38024
by Muriel Resnik Jackson 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Merrie Lee and Warren Spencer, forced by the recession to rent
out their New York penthouse and move into an inherited house in
North Carolina, find it hard to adjust to small-town life. Merrie
Lee finds it even harder when she is asked to believe that a
prominent citizen died of a sprained ankle. Her curiosity is then
excited by a mysterious note that reads "Stop meddling" and by a
few more suspicious deaths. Some strong language. 1992.

The Ghostway  RC 37964
by Tony Hillerman 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Navajo Albert Gorman is injured in a shoot-out, and the other man
dies. Albuquerque tribal policeman Jim Chee is with the FBI when
they find Gorman's body at his elderly relative's hogan. The
hogan's owner has vanished but not before mailing a warning
letter to his granddaughter. The double murder case is being
handled by the FBI, but the granddaughter's disappearance allows
Chee to conduct a parallel investigation. Some strong language
and some violence. 1984.

Grievous Sin: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Mystery  RC 39136
by Faye Kellerman 
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
After Rina Lazarus gives birth to a baby girl, complications
force her doctor to perform a hysterectomy. Rina's husband,
Detective Sergeant Peter Decker, is beside himself with worry, so
his daughter Cindy keeps her new sister company in the hospital
nursery, despite ornery head nurse Marie's disapproval. It is
Cindy who realizes Marie has disappeared--along with another
newborn baby. Strong language. 1993.

Hand in Glove  RC 37458
by Robert Goddard 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Elderly Beatrix Abberley knew who the intruder was and what he
wanted. Now she is dead with an antique dealer neatly framed for
her murder. But a missing packet of old letters between Beatrix
and her famous poet-brother may point to the real killer. As
Beatrix's niece and the accused's brother scramble for the truth,
another death and a kidnapping hint at the conspiracy's
complexity. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Hard Drive  RC 38258
by David Pogue 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Artelligence Software, a Silicon Valley company, is about to
introduce Master Voice, a computer with a speech-recognition
system. Once all the bugs are worked out and the machines are
installed all across the country, a lethal virus creates havoc.
This is clearly not the sort of debut intended, and no one seems
to know how to stop it until a programmer creates SURvIVor, an
antiviral cure. But it must work immediately to save the company.
Strong language. 1993.

Hard Evidence  RC 38231
by John T. Lescroart 
read by Ray Foushee
4 cassettes
After marrying newly widowed Frannie and adopting her child, and
with a baby on the way, Dismas Hardy leaves bartending and goes
back to law. As a new assistant district attorney, Hardy itches
for a murder, and when he finds a human hand in a shark while
volunteering at an aquarium, he demands the case. But before the
murder is solved, Hardy is defending the accused. Strong
language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Hard Luck: A Cat Marsala Mystery  RC 39088
by Barbara D'Amato 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
When her significant other flakes out on an assignment, freelance
reporter Cat Marsala covers for him. The story is to be on the
Illinois lottery, which Cat is surprised to find is virtually
controlled by one family: the Furmans. A soon-to-be ex-husband of
one of the Furmans promises Cat some information but falls to his
death before delivering. When her apartment is torched, Cat knows
she's on to something big. Some strong language and some
violence. 1992.

Hard Women: A Cat Marsala Mystery  RC 38361
by Barbara D'Amato 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Journalist Cat Marsala is trying to create a television expos on
prostitution in Chicago, but nobody will talk to her. A sleazy
vice cop shows her around the red-light district to no avail
until nineteen-year-old Sandra Love finally agrees to an
interview. Cat's initial elation quickly fades when Sandra moves
in and uses Cat's mad money for cocaine. But when Sandra is
killed, Cat goes after her murderer. Strong language and
violence. 1993.

HardScape  RC 38397
by Justin Scott 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Ben Abbott is selling real estate in his small hometown of
Newbury, Connecticut, after serving time for a Wall Street crime
he didn't commit. When a private detective, representing wealthy
town newcomer Jack Long, offers Ben $5,000 to videotape Jack's
wife Rita with her lover Ron, Ben is tempted. His scruples win
out, but he becomes involved when both his cousin and Ron are
murdered the same day. Strong language, violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

Henry James' Midnight Song  RC 38359
by Carol De Chellis Hill 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
4 cassettes
Set in Vienna at the end of the nineteenth century, a time when
Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Edith Wharton, and Henry James were
creating considerable excitement in intellectual circles. It was
also a time when women were murdered with surprising frequency
and anti-Semitism was on the rise. When a Frenchman arrives to
investigate the crimes, each celebrity becomes either a witness
or a suspect, while the detective undergoes psychoanalysis. 1993.

The Highest Form of Killing  RC 37549
by Malcolm Rose 
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
Professor Derek Thorn, his student and paramour Sylvia Cooper,
and Sylvia's ex-boyfriend Mark Little stumble across clandestine,
government-sponsored chemical weapons experiments while
investigating the mysterious death of Derek's sister. Their
efforts are stymied by an official cover-up, and their romantic
triangle leads to a rash and dangerous attempt to blackmail
authorities. Descriptions of sex. For high school and older
readers. 1990.

The Holy Thief: The Nineteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael  RC
37183
by Ellis Peters 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
After the Ramsey monastery is destroyed by marauders, Brother
Cadfael offers temporary shelter to unfortunate fellow monks. The
visitors busily solicit help to rebuild their abbey, yet when a
storm threatens the abbey at Shrewsbury, willingly assist their
hosts. But after the monks depart, the disappearance of the
remains of Saint Winifred is discovered, and Brother Cadfael must
deal with the thief, tragedy, and deception. 1992.

Homicide Trinity: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 37992
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Nero Wolfe finds himself with a trio of crimes to solve. In the
first case, a woman is strangled to death in his office--and with
his tie. In the second, a wife comes to the office and presents
Wolfe with the gun she will not use to kill her husband. He is
killed anyway. And in the third, a woman brings a suitcase full
of counterfeit cash to Wolfe--thus leading him to another murder.
1962.

The Horse You Came In On  RC 37621
by Martha Grimes 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Scotland Yard's Jury is asked by an old acquaintance to go to
Baltimore to investigate a young man's death. He takes along
Wiggins and his friend Plant who has, coincidentally, been
summoned by a Baltimore author friend whose student was murdered
while researching Poe. Following conveniently left clues
suggesting that the two murders and one more are connected, the
three immerse themselves in humorous Baltimore sleuthing. Some
strong language. 1993.

A Hovering of Vultures  RC 39269
by Robert Barnard 
read by Mikel Lambert
2 cassettes
The Sneddon Fellowship is having its inaugural weekend bash at
the Sneddon farmhouse in West Yorkshire. The late Sneddons were
brother and sister authors, and Joshua Sneddon was said to have
killed Susannah in a jealous snit and then killed himself.
Elderly attendee Mrs. Farraday, a former resident, is shocked to
find that her ancient, obnoxious mother is not only still alive
but remembers something crucial about the elusive Sneddons. 1993.

In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead  RC 37565
by James Lee Burke 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
A company making a Civil War film, a regiment of Confederate
soldiers, and the arrival of FBI agent Rosie Gomez challenge
Cajun detective Dave Robicheaux in the small Louisiana town where
he tries to maintain the status quo. To add to the confusion,
several local prostitutes are murdered, a corpse is found in the
bayou, and a cavalry officer offers supernatural advice. Strong
language and violence. 1993.

_Jemima Shore at the Sunny Grave_ and Other Stories  RC 36950
by Antonia Fraser 
read by Kathy Galt
2 cassettes
Four of these nine short mystery stories feature British
television reporter Jemima Shore. In the title story, Shore is on
a Caribbean island to interview the elderly owner of a mansion
that is slated to become a museum. But the investigation suddenly
takes quite a different turn when the heiress is murdered. And in
"Out for the Countess," operatic drama vies with real-life
theatrics in a tale of revenge. Some strong language. 1991.

Killer's Wedge: An 87th Precinct Mystery  RC 38234
by Ed McBain 
read by Ray Foushee
1 cassette
It is a normal Friday afternoon in the 87th Precinct
squadroom--until Virginia Dodge walks in. Now the detectives are
under siege by a woman holding a gun and a bottle of
nitroglycerin. Dodge's husband has just died in jail, and she is
seeking retribution against Steve Carella, the cop who sent him
there. As Dodge waits for Carella's arrival, she vows to kill
anyone who attempts to stop her. Strong language and some
violence. 1959.

The Late Man  RC 38437
by James Preston Girard 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Wichita newspaperman Sam Haun demotes himself to late man on the
night shift after his wife dies. From his wife's journals, Haun
learns that she and his superior, Frank Rule, were having an
affair. While Haun is deciding how to react to this, a long-quiet
serial killer strikes again. He is put back on the story,
ironically partnered with Rule's latest lover. Strong language,
explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1993.

The Lemon Chicken Jones: A Saxon Mystery  RC 39374
by Les Roberts 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Aging comedian Nappy Kane hires private investigator Saxon to
find his wife. Nappy, who has what Saxon's adopted black son,
Marvel, would call a "jones" for Asian women, met his wife, Doll,
through a mail-order business, Asian Nights. Doll disappeared
after besotted Nappy put everything under her name. Saxon and
Marvel investigate Asian Nights and begin to fear for Doll--and
themselves. Strong language and violence. 1994.

The Lies of Fair Ladies  RC 38211
by Jonathan Gash 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Although he claims to be the only real antiques dealer on earth,
Lovejoy is considered by East Anglia police to be a chiseling
shagnasty. It's clear to Lovejoy that a recent spectacular heist
is the work of his newly released pal Prammie Joe, but it's
Lovejoy the police seem to suspect. When Lovejoy hears of another
huge scam and then finds Prammie dead, he pushes aside his
numerous women to figure things out. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Lights Out  RC 39223
by Peter Abrahams 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Eddie Nye served fifteen years in prison for a crime he didn't
commit. Frustration and anger lead Eddie to seek answers in books
and to an obsession with the meaning of punishment. Now that he
is out, his first piece of unfinished business is to find out who
set him up. He checks in with his brother Jack and soon learns
that there are no easy answers. Violence and strong language.
1994.

Lord Peter: A Collection of All the Lord Peter Wimsey Stories  RC
37422
by Dorothy L. Sayers 
read by Tom Martin
4 cassettes
An assembly of tales of detection starring Lord Peter Wimsey from
his first appearance in 1923 until his departure from the world
of the detective novel nearly thirty years later. Includes "The
Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers" and nearly two
dozen other stories, as well as an introduction, an appreciation,
and a parody. 1972.

The Lost Keats  RC 37593
by Terence Faherty 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Owen Keane, seminary student, is in danger of expulsion. As a
last-ditch effort to prove his worthiness for remaining at St.
Aelred's, he agrees to track down Michael Crosley, a fellow
student who left school two weeks earlier. Owen's search takes
him to the campus pub, a marijuana farm, and a nursing home. He
learns that Michael's disappearance may be connected to some
poetry written by none other than John Keats. Some strong
language. 1993.

Madame Maigret's Own Case  RC 38144
by Georges Simenon 
read by Patrick Horgan
1 cassette
Before her regular dentist appointment, Madame Maigret is in the
park, passing the time with the nice lady who is always there
with her small son. This time the lady asks Madame Maigret to
watch the child for a moment but doesn't return for two hours.
When Madame Maigret tells the inspector about her annoying
afternoon, both are unaware that she is providing him with a clue
in his frustrating, well-publicized case about the body in the
bookbinder's furnace. 1959.

+McNally's Caper  RC 38074
by Lawrence Sanders 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Archibald McNally, sole member of the Discreet Inquiries
Department of McNally and Son, has been asked to investigate the
disappearance of valuable items from the home of Griswold
Forsythe II. Forsythe is certain it is an inside job because of
the treasures that are missing. As Archy investigates this
well-known but somewhat wacko Palm Beach family, he uncovers a
long-hidden scandal. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994.

Miami, It's Murder  RC 38629
by Edna Buchanan 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
A serial rapist is stalking the ladies' restrooms in Miami's
office buildings, and Cuban American news reporter Britt Montero
is investigating. She is also interested in the death of a man
who managed to avoid being sentenced for the deaths of three
wives, in a long-missing man found in his submerged car, and in
the sexual asphyxia death of a man who may have killed his niece
years ago. Violence and strong language. 1994.

Mirror Maze: A Janek Novel  RC 37811
by William Bayer 
read by Ronald B. Meyer
3 cassettes
Two cases are consuming New York Lieutenant Frank Janek. A young
woman is drugging "marks" and robbing them while they sleep. She
is driven by a twisted past that is centered in the maze of
mirrors built by her father beneath their house. Meanwhile, clues
concerning the decade-old kinky murder of a society woman have
come to light. Just as Janek is finally wrapping up both cases,
they merge in a horrifying way. Strong language and violence.
1994.

Mischief: A Novel of the 87th Precinct  RC 38644
by Ed McBain 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Could the man who is blowing away graffiti artists as they
perform their peculiar brand of mischief be the same man who is
gunning down annoying kids and inept counter help? The men in
blue must also deal with their own mischief maker--the Deaf Man
[last heard from in _Eight Black Horses (RC 23671)_], who keeps
calling with clues to his latest scheme. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Missing Joseph  RC 38209
by Elizabeth George 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
When the St. Jameses visit Lancashire, they are shocked to learn
that an acquaintance, the local vicar, has died of poisoning.
Also disturbing is the handling of the case by a constable who is
having an affair with Juliet Spence, the herbalist responsible
for the "accidental" poisoning. But, since the vicar was just
trying to help her with her troubled thirteen-year-old daughter,
why would she kill him? Strong language and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1993.

Monkshood: The Third Chronicle of Brother Cadfael  RC 39062
by Ellis Peters 
read by Alan Haines
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In twelfth-century Shrewsbury, on the border of Wales, the
detective talents of Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael are called
into play. Cadfael, a herbalist, recognizes that a monastery
benefactor has been poisoned with monkshood, or wolfsbane, from
Cadfael's own supply. Under suspicion are three young men: the
victim's stepson, a youth forced into serf status, and a Welshman
whose life has been haunted by his bastardy. 1980.

Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates  RC 37915
by Michael Bond 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
1 cassette
The offices of _Le Guide_ are in a turmoil. All the information
regarding the rating of restaurants for their next issue is
stored in the computer. But someone has accessed the database and
made drastic changes--not for the better. It is up to Monsieur
Pamplemousse and his canine sidekick, Pommes Frites, to find the
culprit. And it must be done in three days or publication will be
delayed--a true disgrace. 1990.

Mortal Sin  RC 39212
by Paul Levine 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Tough-talking, meat-eating, beer-drinking attorney Jake Lassiter
finds himself reluctantly defending his occasional lover's
husband, Miami developer Nicky Florio, against a murder charge.
The victim, found frozen in Florio's wine cellar, was an
environmentalist Florio had invited to his pool party to convince
him to stop protesting a development project. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1994.

The Mother Hunt: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 38379
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Lucy Valdon has come to Nero Wolfe with an unusual problem--a
baby has been left in the vestibule of her home with a note
indicating that a boy should be raised in his father's home. Her
husband has been dead for nine months, but she admits it is
possible for him to have fathered a child. Wolfe agrees to
investigate, but he doesn't expect to encounter a murderer, or
have to bail Archie out of jail. 1963.

The Mountain Cat Murders  RC 37987
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zieger
2 cassettes
In Cody, Wyoming, young Delia Brand has a mission: to find and
kill the man who murdered her father. Delia's mother has just
committed suicide after spending the family money trying to do
the same thing. But after Delia buys cartridges for her father's
gun and more or less admits her plan, she can't find the gun.
Then her father's business associate is shot, and things look bad
for Delia. Some strong language. 1939.

The Moving Target: A Lew Archer Novel  RC 38235
by Ross Macdonald 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Investigator Lew Archer is hired by paraplegic Mrs. Sampson to
find her much older husband. He's only been missing a day, but
she doesn't want him to get drunk and give away more of the money
she hopes to acquire when she outlives him. Accompanying Archer
are Mr. Sampson's daughter and pilot. As Archer sniffs out a weak
clue that leads to a suspicious Hollywood crowd, a ransom note
arrives. Strong language and violence. 1949.

Murder in the East Room: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery  RC 37733
by Elliott Roosevelt 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
In the midst of a White House state dinner, one of the guests, a
promising young senator, leaves the dining room feeling a little
queasy. Moments later he is found dead in the East Room with his
throat slit. Although the D.C. homicide squad is called in, first
lady Eleanor Roosevelt assumes the role of detective. She learns
that the senator had a roving eye and that he had enemies in the
insurance business. Some strong language. 1993.

Murder in the West Wing: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery  RC 38630
by Elliott Roosevelt 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
March 1936. Eleanor Roosevelt has just returned to the White
House after a hectic day, when she is informed that a murder has
taken place and she is needed at police headquarters. Paul Duroc,
special assistant to the president, is dead, and Terry Rolland is
accused of his murder. But Mrs. Roosevelt believes Terry is
innocent. Her investigation will uncover a connection with Huey
Long's assassination. 1993.

Murder: The Musical  RC 38532
by Annette Meyers 
read by Christopher Hurt
3 cassettes
Leslie Wetzon, a Broadway hoofer before starting the Smith and
Wetzon headhunting firm, is accompanying her friend,
choreographer Carlos Prince, to a rehearsal of his musical,
_Hotshot_. There she discovers the bludgeoned body of the stage
manager. This puts Wetzon in the awkward position of clearing her
stage friends of suspicion, finding new funding for the musical,
and reconnecting with ex-lover Detective Silvestri. Strong
language. 1993.

Murdering Mr. Monti: A Merry Little Tale of Sex and Violence  RC
38061
by Judith Viorst 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Brenda Kovner, a forty-six-year-old Washington, D.C., advice
columnist, is not the murdering type--but she plans to murder Mr.
Monti, who is harming her family just because her son is engaged
to his daughter. Brenda's husband has a mistress, so Brenda
intends to have sex, too--with three men in one day, and one is
Mr. Monti. What will Brenda do next for her family? Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1994.

The Music Lovers: A Harry Stoner Novel  RC 38212
by Jonathan Valin 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Detective Harry Stoner is hired to prove that Leon Tubin's rare
LP records were stolen by Sherwood Loeffler, a fellow record
collector and club member. Harry is surprised to meet people who
consider records valuable enough to steal, including Leon's
bombshell wife Sheila and other members of his stereo club.
Surprises abound as murder becomes part of the investigation.
Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

No Laughing Matter  RC 38208
by Dorothy Simpson 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Luke Thanet has just returned home with his daughter Bridget, who
is very distressed about something, when he receives a call
informing him that Zak Randish, a local vintner, has been
murdered. As Thanet delves into the case, he uncovers some very
unsavory information about Randish. But it is his daughter
Bridget who unwittingly provides the clue to the murderer. Some
violence. 1993.

O Little Town of Maggody: An Arly Hanks Mystery  RC 38197
by Joan Hess 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
When award-winning country crooner Matt Montana's behavior begins
to deteriorate, his publicity people decide to bolster his image
with a down-home Christmas. The hometown Montana claims is
Maggody, where he spent a few summers with Aunt Adele. But, while
the Maggody folk wildly exploit the upcoming event, elderly Aunt
Adele vanishes from the nursing home after obtaining a pair of
swim fins. Some strong language and some violence. 1993.

Old Scores: A Chris Norgren Mystery  RC 38240
by Aaron Elkins 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Chris Norgren, curator of the Seattle Art Museum, is offered a
Rembrandt of questionable authenticity by Ren Vachey, a French
gallery owner known for his patronizing attitude. At the same
time, Edmond Froger, director of a Dijon museum, is offered a
Leger. Norgren meets with international art experts in Paris.
Vachey is killed, and Norgren is attacked, but he makes a
decision about the painting. Some strong language. 1993.

The Other Woman  RC 38069
by Jill McGown 
read by Andrew Sofer
2 cassettes
London reporter Melissa Whitworth is interviewing "other women"
for an article when she realizes she is talking to her husband's
lover, Sharon Smith. Hurt, Melissa sleeps with colleague Mac
McDonald instead of going home. After Mac stumbles upon Sharon's
corpse later that night, he, Melissa, and Melissa's husband
become some of the suspects that come under scrutiny in a complex
case involving more than just betrayed love. Strong language.
1992.

Over My Dead Body: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 37967
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Wise-cracking Archie Goodwin is surprised when his overweight
employer, detective Nero Wolfe, refuses to help Carla Lovchen's
friend, a young Balkan. Carla then convinces Wolfe to help by
proving that her friend (who is accused of stealing from her
fencing student) is Wolfe's long-lost adopted daughter. Archie is
sent to investigate the robbery that quickly evolves into murder.
Strong language and violence. 1939.

Past Reason Hated: An Inspector Banks Mystery  RC 37867
by Peter Robinson 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Winter has just arrived in Yorkshire, and Caroline Hartley is
stretched out on the sofa--dead. The scene is not what Inspector
Alan Banks and Detective Susan Gay want for Christmas. They
discover that Caroline ran a cafe, acted in local theater
productions, and shared her home with a lesbian. Caroline had
visitors one evening, and one of them was no friend. Strong
language. 1991.

Past Regret  RC 38727
by Marian Babson 
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
When suddenly the Sawyers stop receiving enthusiastic letters
from daughter Connie about her junior year abroad in London, only
Dee, her mother, is worried; Hal, her father, is too busy with
new interests of his own. Connie has failed to return from Easter
break and, dismayed by the lack of concern shown by the police
and university officials, Dee flies over. Aided by another
anxious parent, Dee takes matters into her own hands. Some strong
language. 1990.

Peckover Joins the Choir  RC 38721
by Michael Kenyon 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
The Sealeigh Choral Society generally numbers sixty-five or so
members who audition for their places, but Detective Chief
Inspector Peckover and Detective Constable Twitty are seated
without formalities. It seems that criminal activity coincides
with appearances of the choristers on tour. And Scotland Yard now
must deal with missing relics, murder, a rabies scare, and more
than one nettlesome soul in order to settle the score. 1992.

Perfectly Pure and Good  RC 39308
by Frances Fyfield 
read by Grainne Cassidy
2 cassettes
Red-haired Elisabeth Tysall kills herself in the coastal town of
Merton to escape her abusive husband, Charles. Charles then
becomes obsessed with his London attorney's red-haired colleague,
Sarah Fortune. After an ugly incident, he returns to Merton and
kills himself. But when Sarah goes to Merton to settle the legal
fights of the dysfunctional Pardoe family, she again comes under
Charles's shadow. Some violence and some descriptions of sex.
1994.

Personal Effects: A Nina Fischman Mystery  RC 37954
by Marissa Piesman 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Nina and Susan, now in their mid-thirties, have been friends
since high school. Nina is a lawyer for a federal housing program
and Susan, after a series of career choices, is a psychiatric
nurse. Susan's attempt to meet eligible men ends with her murder
by a date she met through the want ads. A New York detective
persuades Nina to become want-ad bait in an attempt to trap the
lady-killer. Some strong language. 1991.

Prime Suspect  RC 39341
by Lynda La Plante 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison is upset when she is
again passed over for a murder case. Instead, the killing of
prostitute Della Mornay goes to DCI John Shefford. A rare blood
type found at the scene leads Shefford to George Marlow within a
record twenty-four hours. But when Shefford dies suddenly,
Tennison learns that the victim was misidentified and Shefford
may have been hiding something. Strong language and some
violence. 1991.

Prisoner's Base: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 38357
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
A young woman has come knocking on Nero Wolfe's door asking for a
place to stay for a week--until June 30. She will not give her
name or explain why she wishes to stay. Shortly thereafter Perry
Helmar, guardian of Priscilla Eads, the heiress to cotton-towel
millions, arrives and asks for Wolfe's help in finding Priscilla.
The next morning Priscilla and her maid are found strangled.
Wolfe reluctantly agrees to investigate. 1952.

Rest in Pieces  RC 38266
by Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie Brown 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
As the postmistress of Crozet, Virginia, Mary Minor Haristeen,
aka Harry, knows what is going on in town. But even she is
surprised to find she has a new neighbor--Blair Bainbridge, who
just happens to be handsome and single! Harry's cat, Mrs. Murphy,
and her dog, Tee Tucker, approve of Blair's eligibility. But then
pieces of a corpse begin to appear, and Blair becomes a prime
suspect. Strong language. 1992.

The Rich Detective  RC 38454
by H.R.F. Keating 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
Inspector Bill Sylvester has just returned from a trip to Spain
where he bought a lottery ticket. But that is soon forgotten when
he is assigned a case involving several elderly women who died
suddenly after making out new wills naming Charles Roanoke as
beneficiary. Just as quickly Sylvester is told to drop the case.
But when he wins the lottery, he quits the force and does his own
investigating. Some strong language. 1993.

Right on the Money: A John Putnam Thatcher Mystery  RC 37574
by Emma Lathen 
read by Andy Chappell
2 cassettes
Aging Conrad Ecker has decided to accept a merger offer from ASI
for his family-operated kitchen appliance company, since his
ailing son cannot take over. Victor Hunnicut, a conniving
assistant division manager at ASI, realizes that the merger would
hurt him and attempts to muck up the works. When Hunnicut is
killed at a trade show, John Thatcher and his Sloan colleagues
try to halt the escalating battle. Some strong language. 1993.

The Ryer Avenue Story  RC 37677
by Dorothy Uhnak 
read by Nick Sullivan
3 cassettes
On December 28, 1935, Walter Stachiew was murdered in the Bronx.
His drinking buddy Stanley Paycek, known for his abusive
behavior, went to the electric chair for the murder. On the night
before Stanley's execution, his son Willie told him what really
happened that night. Now, forty years later, Willie plans an act
of revenge against his five buddies, who were with him when
Stachiew died. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of
sex. 1993.

+Sacred Clowns  RC 37322
by Tony Hillerman 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Navajo policeman Joe Leaphorn uses traditional methods to solve
crimes while his colleague, Jim Chee, relies on his intuition for
most cases and likes to work alone. But caseload pressure and
personal problems force the two men to cooperate. The team has
its hands full when a teacher at a mission school is murdered, a
boy from a pueblo is missing, a sacred clown is stabbed to death,
and an old man is a hit-and-run victim. Bestseller 1993.

Sacred Ground  RC 38403
by Mercedes Lackey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Jennifer Talldeer, also known as Kestrel-Hunts-Alone, is an Osage
shaman-in-training as well as a private investigator in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. She is looking into an accident at a construction site
where an Indian burial ground has been discovered. As she begins
her probe, Jennifer suspects a conspiracy. She also questions why
her grandfather has not made her a full shaman. Some strong
language and some violence. 1994.

The Secret Adversary  RC 39373
by Agatha Christie 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
A pack of shocking love letters, a set of scandalous memoirs, and
the bloody corpse of a famous man turn Chimneys, a secluded
estate where politicians carry on affairs of state and otherwise,
into a place of murder and menace. A nation's fate hangs on a
beautiful woman's guilt or innocence. 1922.

Seed of Doubt: A Father Dowling Mystery  RC 38533
by Ralph McInerny 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Margaret Sinclair is in her nineties, so her death appears
"natural," but it isn't--a bearded man withheld her oxygen mask
while demanding a coveted old painting. Her great-granddaughter
Peggy inherits Margaret's diary and, with the help of Father
Dowling and Margaret's maid, begins to unravel the mystery of
both Margaret's life and her death. 1993.

Shadows in Bronze: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel  RC 36464
by Lindsey Davis 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Marcus Didius Falco has become imperial agent for Emperor
Vespasian and is charged with tracking down those who still plot
against the emperor. Falco's assignment takes him to the far
corners of the empire, where he discovers that one conspirator,
Barnabas, is not only plotting against Vespasian but also seeking
revenge against Falco. And as the agent follows Barnabas's trail,
he encounters the lovely Helena. 1990.

Shadows in Their Blood  RC 38286
by Marian Babson 
read by Mikel Lambert
2 cassettes
Aging movie stars Trixie Dolan and Evangeline Sinclair share a
flat in an English castle that is being used as a set for a new
film. The director is giving the entire cast and crew fits, and
the old ladies try to help the young people. Tension mounts as
the ladies find themselves suspected of vampire tendencies. When
one of the actors is stabbed to death, Trixie and Evangeline
muster their talents in a fight for their lives. Some strong
language. 1991.

Shooting at Loons  RC 39243
by Margaret Maron 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
In the sequel to _Southern Discomfort (RC 37826)_ Judge Deborah
Knott is staying at her cousin's island beach house while filling
in for a sick colleague. She quickly learns of the island
conflicts among fishermen, developers, and ecologists. When a
local man is killed, Knott is unsure which group he offended.
Then a realtor dies. Meanwhile, a ranger is camping out in
Knott's living room watching for poachers. Strong language and
violence. 1994.

Snagged  RC 38171
by Carol Higgins Clark 
read by Janet Kirker
2 cassettes
Private Investigator Regan Reilly is in Miami for the wedding of
Maura, a close friend, and to see her parents, who are there for
a morticians' convention. Maura's uncle has created the perfect
pair of panty hose--runproof and snagproof--which he hopes to
sell at a panty hose convention in Miami. When attempts are made
on the uncle's life, Regan finds herself in danger of attending a
funeral--her own--instead of a wedding. Some strong language.
1993.

The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog  RC 37807
by Elizabeth Peters 
read by Flo Gibson
3 cassettes
Amelia Peabody Emerson and her husband Radcliffe have returned to
Egypt without son Ramses to search for a long-lost oasis which
may contain the tomb of Nefertiti, and, perhaps, to put a little
romance back in their marriage. But Amelia's dreams of a second
honeymoon quickly fade when they come up against their old
nemesis, the Master Criminal. The prophecy of an ancient
fairytale Amelia has translated seems to apply to her and
Radcliffe. 1992.

Snapshot  RC 38241
by Linda Barnes 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Carlotta Carlyle, a Boston-based private investigator, receives a
photograph of a girl in the mail. Another arrives, and soon there
is a series. Then the girl's mother contacts Carlyle about the
strange death of her daughter. Meanwhile, Carlyle, "big sister"
to Paolina, is disturbed by this young girl's obsession with
finding her father and with the company she keeps. Carlyle's life
gets complicated as she uncovers a murderous scam in a famous
hospital. Strong language. 1993.

Southern Cross: A John Marshall Tanner Novel  RC 38746
by Stephen Greenleaf 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
At his college reunion, P.I. John Marshall "Marsh" Tanner agrees
to help his old roommate out of a jam. Liberal attorney Seth
Hartman has received a threatening tape from a racist
organization called the Alliance for Southern Pride. There's an
odd twist: the voice may belong to Hartman's estranged son. And
as Marsh digs further, other leads also point to family. Strong
language, descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1993.

Southern Discomfort  RC 37826
by Margaret Maron 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
In the sequel to _Bootlegger's Daughter (RC 37825)_, Deborah
Knott's brand new career as a district court judge is
overshadowed by her personal life. Her brother Herman is
hospitalized for arsenic poisoning, his daughter narrowly escapes
rape, pets are vanishing, and the Knotts may be implicated in a
murder. Meanwhile, Deborah and other women are building a house
for a poor family. Some strong language and some violence. 1993.

+A Stained White Radiance  RC 37329
by James Lee Burke 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Dave Robicheaux has known the Sonnier family all his life. He
even dated the youngest daughter. But one doesn't want to be
close to them, for they seem to hide dark secrets, like child
abuse. The murder of a local cop will pull Robicheaux back to the
Sonniers, who now include an oil baron and a TV evangelist, and
force him to face a past he would rather forget. Violence, some
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1992.

A Sudden Death at the Norfolk Caf  RC 38025
by Winona Sullivan 
read by Mikel Lambert
2 cassettes
Sister Cecile has the makings of a double agent. On the one hand,
she performs her religious duties in a Boston convent. On the
other hand, she works as a licensed private investigator,
donating her salary to the order. She takes a pregnant teenager
under her wing to protect the girl from the baby's
gangster-father. And Sister Cecile protects another mother who
makes herself a target by seeking revenge when her drug-dealing
son is killed. Violence and strong language. 1993.

A Sudden, Fearful Death  RC 37571
by Anne Perry 
read by James DeLotel
3 cassettes
Now a private investigator, William Monk is hired by a genteel
Victorian woman to determine the identity of her sister's rapist.
Meanwhile, Monk's benefactress, Lady Callandra Daviot, comes up
with another case for Monk. A nurse has been murdered at the
hospital where Daviot has recently been appointed to the board.
The police have their suspicions, but it is Monk, Daviot, and
their acquaintance, Hester Latterly, who do the real digging.
1993.

Sweet Dreams, Irene: An Irene Kelly Mystery  RC 39254
by Jan Burke 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Newspaper reporter Irene Kelly doesn't do murder stories because
she is dating homicide cop Frank Harriman. Now the cultlike
murder of Frank's neighbor, Mrs. Fremont, seems linked to a story
Kelly is writing. She has been probing false charges of satanism
against a politician's son, whose friend had stayed at the
shelter where Mrs. Fremont worked. The murder could be a
frame-up. Strong language and some violence. 1994.

Telling Only Lies  RC 37472
by Jessica Mann 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
It's not just her desire to write a serious book that convinces
mystery writer Anne Medlicott to finally delve into her parents'
history. On a live talk show with artist and old classmate
Perdita Whitchurch and a professor who has a list of English Nazi
sympathizers, Anne blurts out in surprise the name of Perdita's
father. Her research reveals the wartime role of Julian
Whitchurch's circle of friends and that of her own German-Jewish
parents. 1992.

Town on Trial  RC 39283
by William Harrington 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
When Congressman Bailey and two of his aides are murdered while
on retreat in Ohio, Bailey's socialite lover, Marietta
Rheinlander, is arrested since she was found standing over the
bodies and holding the smoking gun. Small-town Judge Bill
MacIntyre, who presides over Rheinlander's well-publicized trial,
mulls over the confusing details of Bailey's sex life exposed
during testimony. Violence, explicit descriptions of sex, and
some strong language. 1994.

Triple Jeopardy  RC 38368
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Three previously published short novels about Nero Wolfe, the
orchid-growing gourmet who is also a detective: _Home to Roost_,
_The Cop-Killer_, and _The Squirt and the Monkey._ 1952.

Trouble in Transylvania: A Cassandra Reilly Mystery  RC 38363
by Barbara Wilson 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Cassandra Reilly, globe-trotting translator, plans to stop in
Budapest to visit friends on her way to China. On the train, she
meets the Snapp family, who have come to locate the birth mother
of their adopted daughter, and Gladys Bentwhistle and her
granddaughter Bree, who are headed to a health spa. Before
Cassandra has been in Hungary long, she gets a cry for help from
Bree: her grandmother is accused of murder. 1993.

Trouble in Triplicate  RC 38370
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Three previously published short novels about the orchid-growing
gourmet detective Nero Wolfe. In _Before I Die_, a gangster wants
Wolfe to handle a blackmailer. _Help Wanted, Male_ involves a
client who waits too long to look for help. In _Instead of
Evidence_, a man predicts his own murder and tells Wolfe who the
murderer will be. 1949.

The Trouble with Thin Ice  RC 39081
by Camilla T. Crespi 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Simona Griffo, her lover Stan Greenhouse, and his adolescent son
are spending a week in the Connecticut inn where Stan's black
friend Kesho is going to marry her white fianc. Now a successful
children's author, Kesho grew up in the area and is planning to
buy a Frank Lloyd Wright house from Elisabeth Dobson. But
Elisabeth's family members don't want to sell, and now Elisabeth
turns up dead. Some strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Used to Kill  RC 38608
by Lillian O'Donnell 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Private investigator Gwenn Ramadge is approached by the police
about the brutal murder of Douglas Trent. Trent's grown son, who
is suspicious of Trent's much younger wife, Emma, recalls that
Ramadge's firm investigated her for Trent before the marriage.
The report had not been incriminating, but suspicion against Emma
mounts when two of the high-school football players she teaches
dance are linked to the killing. Violence. 1993.

Walking Shadow  RC 38599
by Robert B. Parker 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Because his lover, Susan, is on the theater's board, Spenser
agrees to investigate the stalking of a director. Before he can
begin, an actor is shot dead on stage. Puzzled when the stalker
fails to reappear, Spenser is unbelieving when an actress
approaches him with the same complaint of being followed. While
Spenser is concentrating on other aspects of the confusing case,
the actress is kidnapped. Strong language and violence. 1994.

Wednesday's Child: An Inspector Banks Mystery  RC 39246
by Peter Robinson 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
A couple claiming to be social workers tell single mother Brenda
Scupham they must take her young daughter Gemma overnight to
investigate suspicions of abuse. When Gemma never returns,
Inspector Banks is assigned to the case. Although the girl's
clothing is discovered, a psychic swears Gemma is still alive.
But the man and woman team does not fit the profile for
pedophilia. Strong language and violence. 1992.

Where Are the Children?  RC 38396
by Mary Higgins Clark 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette (Reissue)
A horror tale of a young mother who moves across country to Cape
Cod to escape a terrible secret in her past. She marries soon
after and begins to live happily again until her children
disappear, linking her past and present once more. 1975.

White Jazz  RC 37235
by James Ellroy 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
LAPD's Lieutenant Dave Klein is a dirty cop whose career moves
have led to a lot of "bad sleep, no sleep." His personal life
revolves around his fixation on his sister Meg. His friends are
all mobsters. The rest of the force is not too clean either, and
the feds are closing in. Then Howard Hughes hires him to find
dirt about an actress and Klein surprises himself by falling for
the dame. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1992.

Wild Kat  RC 38611
by Karen Kijewski 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
P.I. Kat Colorado is on the way to Fresno when an out-of-control
car passes her and crashes into the center divider. She goes to
the driver's rescue and, as a result, is hired to protect Jude
Hudson's wife, Amanda, whose car he had been driving. Amanda, who
works for Louden Medical Supply, has discovered that the company
is making defective artificial hearts, and she is trying to blow
the whistle. Violence and strong language. 1994.

Wolf in the Shadows  RC 37994
by Marcia Muller 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
All Souls has turned into a big cooperative legal firm and Sharon
McCone has been offered a promotion. But it's a desk job, and she
prefers doing in-the-field investigative work. While Sharon is
thinking about the offer, she learns that her mysterious lover,
Hy Ripinsky, has disappeared while delivering a
two-million-dollar ransom. Sharon's search for Hy takes her back
to her childhood home and into Mexico. Some strong language.
1993.

The World Beat  RC 38439
by Gaylord Dold 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
American private investigator Mitch Roberts is living in England
when he is approached by Lloyds of London to handle a ransom drop
in Africa. A Belgian doctor working for a mining company has been
kidnapped, and paying the ransom will cost less than paying her
life insurance. Roberts and his disabled African contact devise a
plan to get the ransom safely from Brazzaville to Zaire, but
illness and murder interfere. Strong language and violence. 1993.

Occult

The Book of Common Dread  RC 37408
by Brent Monahan 
read by James DeLotel
3 cassettes
Simon Penn agrees to give his captivating colleague Frederika
Vanderveen information from a guarded rare book in Princeton's
Firestone Library if she will rent him a room so he can escape
his live-in girlfriend. Meanwhile vampire Vincent DeVilbiss also
needs an ancient manuscript and is planning to take advantage of
Frederika's desire to conjure up her dead father's ghost. Strong
language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Children of the Night  RC 38294
by Dan Simmons 
read by Barrett Whitener
3 cassettes
An ancient vampire returns to post-Ceau escu Romania to await the
birth of his successor and then to die. Meanwhile, American
hematologist Kate Neuman is sent to Bucharest to advise and
assist orphanages. Unable to help one orphan without better
technology, Neuman adopts him. Back in Colorado she is shocked to
learn that the infant is absorbing blood transfusions. And
someone is trying to take him back. Strong language and violence.
1992.

The Diviner  RC 39056
by Marilyn Harris 
read by Mike Hoover
2 cassettes (Reissue)
A combined love and ghost story that interweaves the events of
the 1940s at a World War II navy base and the present time into
an eerie twilight zone. Mark Simpson, on an athletic scholarship
to a college near the base where his dead father was once
stationed, falls in love with an elusive local girl. Some strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1982.

The Forbidden Zone  RC 38750
by Whitley Strieber 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Brian and Loi Kelly of Oscola, New York, have gone to the
mound--a favorite spot of the locals--for a picnic. There they
hear a terrible scream that seems to come from within the mound.
Brian fears that the horrible screams he heard from his first
wife, when she died during his time-travel experiment, are
returning to haunt him. But Brian has more to fear as a menace
fully reveals itself in the town. Violence, strong language, and
descriptions of sex. 1993.

+Forever and the Night  RC 39855
by Linda Lael Miller 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Aidan Tremayne often wishes he had never met Lisette, for it was
she who turned him into a vampire and doomed him to immortality
and a life of seclusion. Now, two centuries later, he has met
Neely Wallace, and he can't seem to get her off his mind. He
keeps recalling a childhood visit to a gypsy and her prediction
that he would meet a woman who might be his salvation. Some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

Jago  RC 37459
by Kim Newman 
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Paul Forrestier and Hazel Chapelet have come to the rural English
village of Alder for the summer. But what they hoped would be a
quiet idyll of living together becomes a time of horror. As the
village's annual rock festival begins, the Reverend Anthony Jago,
spiritual leader of Agapemone, works his evil on the villagers by
getting into their minds and making their fantasies real. Strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991.

+Lasher  RC 37317
by Anne Rice 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
In the sequel to _The Witching Hour (RC 35448),_ newly "born"
Lasher attempts to impregnate his "mother" Rowan while holding
her prisoner. Back in New Orleans the Mayfair women, realizing
they are all in danger, join forces under young seductive Mona,
while Rowan's stunned husband Michael (with the help of Julien's
spirit) joins Aaron Lightner in his quest to solve the Mayfair
mystery. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Lost Souls  RC 38026
by Poppy Z. Brite 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
An alienated teenager, adopted as a foundling, runs away in
search of his own people. He is taken up by a trio of
vampires--one of whom is his real father--who are looking for
another of their kind, and the boy is drawn into their ways. In a
small town in the South, this band encounters the object of their
quest, a troubled young woman, and a psychic rock musician, who
may save the boy from his fate. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

+Ruby  RC 37928
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Ruby Landry, fifteen, has been raised in the Cajun bayou by her
Grandmere Catherine, a spiritual healer. Life with Grandmere has
meant pleasant days of work and helping others. But now that Ruby
has developed a fondness for Paul Tate, her Grandmere must reveal
long-hidden secrets that will change her life forever. Some
violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1994.

Skin  RC 39146
by Kathe Koja 
read by Grainne Cassidy
2 cassettes
Bibi Bloss, a performance artist, persuades Tess Bajac, a
sculptor, to participate in her work. Bibi's dance becomes
increasingly bizarre as she blends metal work, violence, and
primitive rites into an act that produces tragic results.
Violence and some strong language. 1993.

Taltos: Lives of the Mayfair Witches  RC 39106
by Anne Rice 
read by Laura Giannarelli
4 cassettes
In this sequel to _Lasher (RC 37317)_, Rowan Mayfair awakens from
the trance she has been in since the death of her two Taltos
children. All Mayfair women are being tested to prevent producing
more Taltos. But an ancient Taltos is still alive: benevolent
Ash. And Ash has learned about the Mayfair women and their
ability to give him a mate. Strong language, explicit
descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1994.

Twilight  RC 38586
by Peter James 
read by Patrick Horgan
3 cassettes
Young Harvey Swire has an out-of-body experience after a bicycle
accident and continues to have unusual experiences as he ages.
Twenty years later, after a young pregnant woman dies
unexpectedly, noises are heard from her grave site. Reporter Kate
Hemingway is shocked by what she sees when the coffin is exhumed.
In her investigation, Kate confronts the woman's
anesthesiologist, Harvey Swire. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.

Unholy Fire  RC 38545
by Whitley Strieber 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Father John Rafferty once allowed himself to kiss Maria Julien, a
prostitute who has come to his Greenwich Village church for
healing. His assistant, Father Frank Bayley, has also succumbed
to Maria's charm. Thus both are shocked when Father John finds
Maria's brutally murdered body in the church. But Father John
will have more than just a murder and an investigation to contend
with. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex.
1992.

Political Themes

Advise and Consent  RC 38799
by Allen Drury 
read by Roy Avers
6 cassettes (Reissue)
Political machinations and personal conflict are activated when
the Senate must decide whether to confirm the president's nominee
for secretary of state. Most are in favor of the nominee, but a
senator from the South has reservations. 1959.

The Diplomat's Daughter  RC 38587
by William Kinsolving 
read by Nona Pipes
3 cassettes
Lily McCann, born to an American Foreign Service officer and a
French mother, observed the diplomatic scene with suspicion as a
child. Appointments changed, and as Lily was moved from one part
of the world to another, she enjoyed the excitement but witnessed
her share of brutality. Still, fascination for the life of
intrigue draws Lily and her husband into the game, where Lily
learns harsh realities about male ambition and attitudes. Some
strong language. 1993.

The Good Republic  RC 37456
by William Palmer 
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
After nearly fifty years of exile, Jacob Balthus is thrilled to
return home for a celebration of freedom in the Baltic republic
that coexists in his mind with fond memories of his youth. The
old man recalls events that forced his departure in the first
place, but he is optimistic now. Only when he is approached by a
remaining KGB agent does the reality of the present shatter his
image of the past, removing forever his innocent view of history.
1990.

A High Pressure System  RC 39170
by Ken Gross 
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
John Fasio, president of the borough of Queens, wants to be mayor
of New York City and is willing to cut a few corners to get
there. Private eye Jack Mann and reporter Bonnie Hudson follow
the political machinations through greed, betrayal, and murder.
Strong language. 1994.

Public Life  RC 37884
by Ellen Akins 
read by Barbara Johnson
2 cassettes
Ann Matter's short works in film school have evolved into
successful commercials. Her career takes an abrupt turn when she
is approached by Governor Henry Anderson, who needs someone to
refine his media image for his presidential campaign. As she
creates the perfect scandal-free candidate, Ann is unaware that
something from her own past is about to catch up with her. Strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

The Relic  RC 39044
by Evelyn Anthony 
read by Lynn Schrichte
2 cassettes
Dimitri Volkov, a Ukrainian, has been living in Geneva since his
release from prison. In England, another Ukrainian exile gives
his daughter, Lucy, a holy relic before he dies. Whoever
possesses Saint Vladimir's cross has the God-given right to rule
Russia, and Lucy is to take the relic to Volkov. But Volkov's
wife has been cooperating with the KGB, and Volkov is an
alcoholic, broken man. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman  RC 39171
by Louis De Bernires 
read by Ed Blake
3 cassettes
A political satire set in Latin America to illuminate problems in
the region. Several stories run through the novel, and one
concerns Cardinal Guzman, who has pains caused by a monster
growing in his stomach. Companion to _The War of Don Emmanuel's
Nether Parts (RC 37648)_. Some violence, some strong language,
and some descriptions of sex. 1994.

Under the Bone  RC 38708
by Anne-Christine d'Adesky 
read by Lisette Lecat
3 cassettes
The author's years in Haiti inspire a fictional portrait of the
cultural, social, and political corruption that has overtaken the
country. Leslie Doyle, a young white woman, goes to
Port-au-Prince ostensibly to determine feasibility of development
but actually to observe human rights. She becomes a witness to
murder, imprisonment, violence, and seemingly endless suffering.
Some strong language and some violence. 1994.

The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts  RC 37648
by Louis De Bernires 
read by Ed Blake
3 cassettes
Latin American political satire. Everything about the story is an
amalgam--incidents, characters, languages, poverty, places,
events, corrupt leaders, foreign investments, and even the
country itself. Individual stories move on several different
levels with revolutionaries pitted against the military,
privileged classes against peasants, and humans against some
fantastic cats. Some strong language and some violence. 1990.

Psychological Themes

The Dark Sister  RC 37075
by Rebecca Goldstein 
read by June Carter
2 cassettes
Sisters, not close but bonded by a miserable childhood, connect
by telephone calls in which Stella, in New York City, interrupts
Hedda, in Maine, as she struggles to write a novel about William
James. As her story takes shape, a plot emerges with characters
and events straight out of Henry James, William's brother, and
Hedda loses her grip on reality. Stella, meanwhile, has begun to
write detective stories with some success. 1991.

Fearless  RC 38625
by Rafael Yglesias 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Architect Max Klein didn't want to take the flight because it was
on a DC-10, but his partner insisted. Now the plane has crashed,
his partner's dead, and Max is unhurt except for the alarming
effect on his emotions. Meanwhile, Carla Fransisca is battling
the knowledge that she let go of her infant son during the crash.
Max makes her see her innocence, and feels talented for the first
time in his life. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

The Infinite Plan  RC 37785
by Isabel Allende 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Gregory Reeves is the son of a tent minister who preaches about
the Infinite Plan. When Gregory's father becomes ill, the family
settles down in the Latino barrio of Los Angeles. From there
Gregory searches for his own identity, gets involved in the
1960s' social upheaval, fights in Vietnam, studies to be a
lawyer, decides to marry, and fails as a father before finally
gaining insight into his own character. Strong language and some
violence. 1991.

The Liberty Campaign  RC 38413
by Jonathan Dee 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Gene Trowbridge is approaching sixty-five and retirement when his
quiet life on Long Island is disturbed by a reporter asking
questions about his neighbor, Albert Ferdinand. It seems that
Albert, an ex-army captain from Brazil, is responsible for the
deaths of many people in the 1960s. Gene finds himself
questioning what is good and right and what is wrong with
middle-class America. Some strong language. 1993.

The Man Who Turned into Himself  RC 38434
by David Ambrose 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
One morning, publisher Rick Hamilton leaves his pregnant wife,
Anne, and their small son, Charlie, for a meeting. Having a
premonition, he rushes from the meeting in time to see Anne die
in a car crash. The next moment, Anne is alive but she is a
different Anne, he is a different Rick, and Charlie doesn't
exist. With the help of a blind psychiatrist, Rick struggles with
this parallel universe. Strong language and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1993.

The Manticore  RC 37577
by Robertson Davies 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
The second of three linked novels that form the Deptford trilogy,
the first being _Fifth Business (RC 32480)_ and the third being
_World of Wonders (RC 35300)_. This novel is about a successful
criminal lawyer who commits himself to the Jung Institute in
Zurich for analysis when he feels insecure and no longer in
command of his actions following the death of his father. 1972.

The Message to the Planet  RC 38482
by Iris Murdoch 
read by Mikel Lambert
5 cassettes
Marcus Vallar, a mathematician in his declining years, is thought
to possess healing powers. He is pursued by Alfred Ludens, who is
writing a book about genius and, more immediately, believes
Vallar can aid a mortally ill poet. The web that encircles these
two characters includes a mnage  trois and a sizable assortment
of intellectual and artistic types. The author, a philosopher as
well as a novelist, creates dialogue that raises many challenging
questions. 1989.

Notes from Underground  RC 37598
by Fyodor Dostoevsky 
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
First published in 1864, this psychological portrait of the
nameless fictional narrator is in the form of a meditation on the
injuries people inflict on one another. The narrator is obsessed
with the absurdity of life and the meaninglessness of his own
existence. 1864.

Pictures at an Exhibition  RC 37888
by D.M. Thomas 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
Auschwitz camp doctor Lorenz is suffering terrible nightmares. He
asks Galewski, a Czech Jew, to use his knowledge of psychotherapy
to help him. Amid a background of torture and horror, they
discover Lorenz is suppressing a childhood trauma. The scene
moves forward to 1990s London where an elderly analyst abuses and
betrays his patients--a group that seems to be a reconfiguration
of the former players. Violence and strong language. 1993.

Shella  RC 37787
by Andrew Vachss 
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Ghost, an abused child, kills for a living. Having just finished
a prison term, Ghost is looking for Shella, a topless dancer who
connected with him because they both heard the "same silent
whistle." She disappeared just after Ghost murdered her attacker,
and now he won't tell the police Shella's identity. His search
will involve a white supremacist group and another murder.
Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

Religious Themes

Other books with religious themes can be found in family,
historical fiction, and romance.

The Amber Room  RC 38013
by T. Davis Bunn 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In this sequel to _Florian's Gate (RC 38012)_, Alexander,
Jeffrey, and Katya continue searching for priceless antiques in
Europe. For their next auction they have the opportunity to
showcase a rare chalice from a Polish church. When the chalice
disappears, their pursuit leads them to a group of wall panels
that once formed the Amber Room in a St. Petersburg palace. Their
quest has a profound effect on their spiritual growth. 1992.

As Time Goes By: The Californians, Book 2  RC 37961
by Lori Wick 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Jeff Taylor is delighted when Bobbie Bradford finally returns to
Santa Rosa. She left town five years ago, and Jeff has never had
a chance to apologize for the misunderstanding that caused her to
leave. During the past five years, Jeff has learned to trust God
and turn to him for help. So why does it take Jeff and Bobbie so
long to accept God's plan for them? Sequel to _Whatever Tomorrow
Brings (RC 35582)_. 1992.

Donovan's Daughter: The Californians, Book 4  RC 39325
by Lori Wick 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Marcail Donovan has known for a long time that she wants to be a
teacher and is pleased when her father agrees. After receiving
her certificate, she accepts a job in Willits, California. Two of
the first people she meets, Cordelia Duckworth, a sour old woman,
and Dr. Alexander Montgomery, will influence her future and make
her question her dream of teaching God's love to her students.
Sequel to _Sean Donovan (RC 37991)_. 1994.

Florian's Gate  RC 38012
by T. Davis Bunn 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Jeffrey Sinclair, assistant at Alexander Kantor's London antique
shop, often gets weird calls just before Kantor returns from his
frequent buying trips. The last caller blessed Jeffrey before
hanging up--a surprise to Jeffrey who can't find God when he
needs him. But as Jeffrey and coworker Katya Nichols travel to
East Germany on a mission for Kantor, each must rely on God for
guidance. Prequel to _The Amber Room (RC 38013)_. 1992.

The Gospel According to Jesus Christ  RC 39140
by Jos Saramago 
read by Scott Sedar
3 cassettes
First published in Portuguese in 1991. Although the central
character in this novel is Jesus, his story is told primarily
from a secular point of view. From birth to death, the human side
conflicts with the spiritual in scenes that sometimes follow
biblical accounts closely but just as often afford a new way of
looking at the world from the perspective of a young man. Some
descriptions of sex. 1991.

Knowledge of Angels  RC 38656
by Jill Paton Walsh 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
During the fifteenth century, on a church-owned European island,
Cardinal Prince Severo is faced with some unusual situations that
give him the opportunity to learn if belief in a Supreme Being is
innate. Shepherds discover a young girl who has been raised by
wolves, and thus has no knowledge of anything human. And a
castaway, rescued by islanders, claims to be an atheist. Some
violence and some descriptions of sex. 1994.

Magnificent Obsession  RC 37216
by Lloyd C. Douglas 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
The secret of the late and famous Dr. Hudson's success is a newly
interpreted Christian teaching that is put into practice by his
successor, a young brain specialist. He uses Hudson's formula and
invents a surgical procedure that miraculously saves the life of
the woman he loves. By the author of _The Robe (RC 19358)_. 1929.

Say to This Mountain: The Shiloh Legacy, Book 3  RC 38206
by Bodie Thoene 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
The stock market crash in 1929 was headline news, but little
emphasis was placed on the tornado that hit Shiloh, Arkansas. Max
Meyer and his son Davey have come home to their partially
destroyed town. Here their lives intermingle with Jeff Canfield
and his family, Dr. Warne and his grieving wife, and other Shiloh
residents, all of whom must call upon their faith for guidance.
Sequel to _A Thousand Shall Fall (RC 36224)_. 1993.

Sean Donovan: The Californians, Book 3  RC 37991
by Lori Wick 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
The rope is already around Sean Donovan's neck--then suddenly it
is removed. Charlotte Cooper has responded to the law that allows
a person of good standing to marry a condemned man rather than
see him hang. Sean had put his faith in God, and God has saved
him. Humbled, Sean feels a rekindled love for God, renews contact
with his family, and brings Charlotte to God. Sequel to _As Time
Goes By (RC 37961)_. 1993.

The Secret of Windthorn  RC 39152
by Bea Carlton 
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
Skye Windthorn often wishes he had never sold some of his land to
Jeffrey Pitman to build Forest Lakes Lodge. Lodge guests always
seem to be straying onto his property. But when Carole Loring and
Joy Kyle trespass and Carole is injured, Skye's life changes. He
learns to trust in God again, and he reunites with his son.
Sequel to _Terror in the Night (RC 38531)_. 1987.

The Secret of Windthorn  RC 39152
by Bea Carlton 
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
Skye Windthorn often wishes he had never sold some of his land to
Jeffrey Pitman to build Forest Lakes Lodge. Lodge guests always
seem to be straying onto his property. But when Carole Loring and
Joy Kyle trespass and Carole is injured, Skye's life changes. He
learns to trust in God again, and he reunites with his son.
Sequel to _Terror in the Night (RC 38531)_. 1987.

The Shepherd Kings: Children of the Lion, Volume 2  RC 38142
by Peter Danielson 
read by Patrick Horgan
5 cassettes
The Teller of Tales continues his story of the Children of the
Lion. He spoke of the armorer Ahuni, his friend Abraham, and his
son Kirta. Now he tells of Kirta's sons Shobai and Hadad, of
widespread civil strife, of Jacob's imprisonment in a foreign
country, and of a time when Shepherd Kings roamed the land.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Children
of the Lion (RC 17118)_. 1981.

Stories for the Christian Year  RC 37007
by The Chrysostom Society 
read by Ellen Frost
2 cassettes
Members of the Chrysostom Society, a group of Christian writers,
portray the Christian year through stories, believing that a
calendar without a story is inadequate. Authors include William
Griffin, Emilie Griffin, Luci Shaw, Gregory Wolfe, Madeleine
L'Engle, and the editor, Eugene H. Peterson, who provide short
pieces, sometimes culled from childhood memories, for occasions
such as Advent, Shrove Tuesday, the Annunciation, Holy Saturday,
and All Saints Day. 1992.

Terror in the Night  RC 39134
by Bea Carlton 
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
Carole Loring's grandmother has tricked her and her husband David
into a wilderness camping trip where religious services are part
of the package. Carole is angry but becomes even more agitated
when David announces that he has given his life to God and
intends to go back to college and become a teacher. Trying to
escape reality, Carole wanders into the path of two thieves and
eventually into God's hands. Prequel to _The Secret of Windthorn
(RC 39152)_. 1985.

Terror in the Night  RC 39134
by Bea Carlton 
read by K.D. Henry
2 cassettes
Carole Loring's grandmother has tricked her and her husband David
into a wilderness camping trip where religious services are part
of the package. Carole is angry but becomes even more agitated
when David announces that he has given his life to God and
intends to go back to college and become a teacher. Trying to
escape reality, Carole wanders into the path of two thieves and
eventually into God's hands. Prequel to _The Secret of Windthorn
(RC 39152)_. 1985.

Vengeance of the Lion: The Children of the Lion, Volume 3  RC
38491
by Peter Danielson 
read by Patrick Horgan
3 cassettes
The Teller of Tales reminds listeners they have heard of the
Shepherd Kings who swept across the land, killing all in their
path. Now he speaks of Ben-Hadad, a child of the lion; of Jacob,
his wife Rachel, and their children; of Shobai and Mereet and
their twin children; and of civil war in the Nile River delta.
Sequel to _The Shepherd Kings (RC 38142)_. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1983.

Winter Palace  RC 38014
by T. Davis Bunn 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
When Alexander has a heart attack, Katya and Jeffrey move their
wedding to the hospital chapel. They also move their honeymoon to
Monte Carlo so they can take care of some business for Alexander.
This simple assignment soon turns dangerous as Jeffrey travels to
St. Petersburg. His presence there threatens a conspiracy
involving the Communist Party and the KGB. Is Jeffrey's client
connected? Can his faith sustain him? Sequel to _The Amber Room
(RC 38013)_. 1993.

Romance

+Accident  RC 37810
by Danielle Steel 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Page Clarke has everything she wants: a loving husband, a secure
life, and two wonderful kids. But one April evening, her world is
shattered by a phone call. Her daughter Allyson, friend Chloe,
and two boys have been in a car accident, and Allyson is
seriously injured. Page's husband Brad is out of town, and Page
finds herself turning to Chloe's father for support--especially
when Brad admits he wants a divorce. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1994.

+Adam's Fall  RC 37640
by Sandra Brown 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
1 cassette
Lilah Mason would do almost anything for her sister Elizabeth.
But what Elizabeth is asking her to do now is impossible. Lilah
cannot stand Adam Cavanaugh, her sister's boss. Although Adam has
a serious spinal cord injury, Lilah, an excellent physical
therapist, refuses to help him. But Elizabeth convinces her to
try, and when Lilah arrives in Hawaii to work with Adam, the
sparks fly! Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 1988.

Almost Home  RC 38785
by Debra S. Cowan 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Leah Becker, a widow, really loved her husband Robert, and knows
she will never love anyone else. But the shipping business Robert
started is in great trouble, and Leah can't save it alone. She
goes to businessman Cabot Montgomery for assistance and is
shocked by the offer he makes. He will help her if she agrees to
marry him and give him the legitimate heir he wants. But can Leah
forget Robert? Some descriptions of sex. 1994.

Angel for Hire  RC 38351
by Justine Davis 
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
Alexandra Logan has struggled for eight years to maintain her
unusual farm, in spite of the objections of the residents in her
small Oregon town. In response to her plea for help, Michael
Justice is sent from heaven to help Alexandra maintain her
sanctuary for Vietnam veterans. But Michael is not supposed to
fall in love! Some strong language and some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1991.

Ask Me No Questions: Tales of the Jewelled Men, Volume 3  RC
37589
by Patricia Veryan 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Ruth Allington, a penniless young widow who has lost her father,
her brother, and her home, must care for her fatherless nephews
and her maid. She has found a job restoring a fresco at Lac
Brillant, the Dover estate of Sir Brian Chandler and his son
Gordon. Ruth is unaware that both her fortune and her misfortune
are the work of the League of Jewelled Men. Sequel to _Had We
Never Loved (RC 35258)_. 1993.

At Long Last Love  RC 37998
by Catherine Lanigan 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
When Lilli Mitchell meets Zane McAllister, she is fourteen,
living with her spoiled mother and beloved father, who is
teaching Lilli about antiquities. Likewise, Zane, at seventeen,
is living with his extremely religious mother and ailing father,
who is teaching him the gem business. The blossoming love affair
between Zane and Lilli is put on hold when they each try to
follow their fathers' dreams. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1994.

Audrey  RC 37147
by Mary Johnston 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
In early eighteenth-century Virginia, young Haward takes an
orphaned girl, Audrey, as his ward but places her care in someone
else's hands. When he next sees Audrey he is amazed by her
beauty, but unfortunate circumstances turn her against him. His
pursuit of her is interrupted by a long illness and a rival
admirer. By the time he can finally plead his case to her, Audrey
has gained fame on the stage. 1902.

The Australian  RC 38402
by Diana Palmer 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
At eighteen Priscilla Johnson has been in love with her rugged
neighbor John Sterling since she and her parents moved to
Australia two years earlier. The day she leaves for college in
Hawaii, he admits a mutual attraction. Her newfound hopes are
soon dashed when he cruelly takes back his impetuous marriage
proposal. Five years later Priscilla returns home with revenge on
her mind. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1985.

The Beauty of Crossing Clouds  RC 38008
by Susan C. Feldhake 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Young widowed Krista has never revealed the emotional pain her
late husband put her through. But that pain is the main reason
she is now fleeing a man who is pushing for a closer
relationship. Seeking solitude on an island she has inherited,
Krista instead finds the widower and children of her childhood
friend. Alex, too, has avoided new relationships, and he and
Krista make a pact to support each other against the future
efforts of matchmakers. 1988.

+The Beloved Scoundrel  RC 37939
by Iris Johansen 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Marianna Sanders has come to Talenka to see the Window to Heaven,
but the pattern has been smashed. Jordan Draken, Duke of
Cambaron, has also come to see the window, which holds a clue
that can make Napoleon's dreams come true. Jordan captures
Marianna and takes her back to England, where she recreates the
Window to Heaven, providing the secret that sets off unexpected
reactions. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1994.

A Bride for Donnigan  RC 37618
by Janette Oke 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
A man sure can get lonely on the frontier. In fact, Donnigan
Harrison is so lonely he has decided to take himself a mail-order
bride. Kathleen O'Malley, an Irish lassie who had become a
servant in her own home, has come to America to be Donnigan's
wife. They will have their share of problems in adjusting to one
another, but their faith in God and their concern for each other
will get them through the hard times. 1993.

China Blossom  RC 37615
by Margaret Moore 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
2 cassettes
Blossom was taken by pirates as a child and sold to a kindly
Chinese man. Years later, when her owner faces a huge debt,
Blossom offers herself as payment. Virginal Blossom is instructed
to pleasure a man and sent to England for the unsuspecting debt
holder Darcy Fitzroy. Repelled, Fitzroy rebukes Blossom's
advances and searches for her long-lost family. Some strong
language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
Harlequin romance. 1992.

Christmas Angel  RC 38018
by Jo Beverley 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
At twenty-five, the earl Leander Knollis wants to settle down and
start a family, but he admits that he seems to lack the faculty
for romantic love. His search for a woman who desires something
other than romance from marriage leads to Judith Rossiter, a
widowed mother of two. But their growing attraction to each other
must be put on hold as a series of family secrets come to light
for both of them. Some strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Cinders to Satin  RC 38624
by Fern Michaels 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
Fate seems to dictate that Callie James, a Dublin street urchin,
and Byrch Kenyon, a newspaperman from New York, be together. But
before that can happen, Callie must endure an ocean voyage,
placement in a brothel and in a society for wayward females, and
finally employment as companion to Mary--a child who hides her
deafness. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1983.

Circles  RC 39121
by Doris Mortman 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Jennifer Sheldon's father owned a bakery, and she has pleasant
recollections of helping her parents in the store. She also has
fond memories of her friend Joshua Mandell. But she has grown up,
found a great job with _Jolie_ magazine, and married handsome and
successful Charles Cranshaw. Now she is poised on the brink of
great success, until suddenly her world begins to crumble around
her. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1984.

Crimson Roses  RC 38463
by Grace Livingston Hill 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Marion Warren is rather put upon in the family home now that her
brother's wife seems to have taken over. But Marion is strong
enough to find a place of her own, and with the meagre earnings
from her first job, she purchases a season ticket to the
symphony. At the second concert, a rose appears on her seat, and
then it happens at every concert. Delighted, Marion learns that
the sender is Lyman, a wealthy young man, who quickly makes his
intentions known. 1928.

The Dancing Girl  RC 38541
by Hasan Shah 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Autobiographical romance written in 1790 by a young man of
Kanpur, India. The author falls in love with a beautiful,
talented dancer who is a member of a group hired to entertain a
British officer. Shah, also employed by the officer, secretly
marries the dancer, but the lovers are separated when the officer
is transferred and the troupe is dismissed. Heartbroken, Shah
determines never to forget his love. Some strong language. 1993.

Dancing with Clara  RC 39012
by Mary Balogh 
read by Carol Huggins
2 cassettes
Frederick Sullivan is titled but so dangerously in debt he has
resigned himself to marrying someone wealthy, fast. The best
option is Clara Danford, who has inherited her father's large
estate. A childhood illness means Clara uses a wheelchair, and
she realizes she is plain. Although well aware of Frederick's
motives, Clara has decided she would like a young, virile
husband, with or without love. Explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

Dangerous  RC 37619
by Amanda Quick 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
A twenty-five-year-old newcomer to London, Prudence Merryweather,
is earning a reputation as an investigator of spectral phenomena.
The supposedly ruthless playboy, the earl of Angelstone, takes an
interest in the bespectacled, unfashionable Prue, partly because
of his own secret hobby of solving crimes. When the duo are
caught snooping, they escape suspicion by faking their betrothal.
Some strong language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Deception  RC 37813
by Amanda Quick 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Jared Chillhurst looks like a pirate and, in fact, comes from a
family of pirates. But Jared is the sensible businessman who
keeps the family wealthy. When he learns that a clever young
woman has located a diary that leads to a coveted treasure, Jared
comes up with an ingenious plan to profit from her find.
Undercover in the damsel's household, however, Jared unexpectedly
falls in love. Some strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

+Desire  RC 39859
by Amanda Quick 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Lady Clare knows she must wed in order to protect the Isle of
Desire, where she produces perfume from her flowers and herbs.
Clare has written to her guardian asking that he send several
candidates who meet her specifications. Sir Gareth of Wyckmere
arrives with the blessings of her guardian, in spite of the fact
that he does not fill all of her requirements. But there are
others who also want her hand in marriage. Explicit descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1993.

"Earth Angel"  RC 39016
by Eileen Hehl 
read by Diane Page
2 cassettes
Fifty-three-year-old Kathryn Stuart is shocked when former high
school classmate Jamie Chandler answers an ad for her fifties'
records. Jamie is thrilled to find Kath, who had dated and
married his best friend Gary. Kath refuses to discuss the past,
including Gary, who died in Vietnam. But Jamie, who is opening a
fifties' restaurant, is stuck on the past and has always loved
Kath. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

Escapade  RC 38678
by Jane Aiken Hodge 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Charlotte Comyn's childhood friend has proposed marriage, but she
fears he is more interested in her money than in her. She flees
to London and takes refuge with Beth Prior--actress and family
friend. Beth sees Charlotte's visit as the perfect cover for a
trip to Sicily, where the British government wants Beth to
befriend Hapsburg Queen Maria Carolina of Naples and convince her
to remain allied with England. Political intrigue, adventure, and
romance abound. 1993.

+Family Blessings  RC 37816
by LaVyrle Spencer 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
When his roommate and fellow cop, Greg Reston, is killed in an
accident, Chris Lallek takes on the responsibility of notifying
Greg's widowed mother, Lee. As Chris helps out the Reston family
by doing those chores Greg often did, he and Lee become attracted
to one another despite their age difference. Unfortunately, Lee's
daughter is also attracted to Chris. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

The Fireman's Fair  RC 38273
by Josephine Humphreys 
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Rob Wyatt is having a mid-life crisis. He has moved from his
condo in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, to a run-down
cottage on the beach, traded his expensive sports car for a
second-hand compact, and in the wake of Hurricane Hugo, has quit
his job as a lawyer. Now Rob learns to look at things in a new
light, especially his love for Louise, his ex-partner's wife, and
his new friend Billie Poe. Strong language and descriptions of
sex. 1991.

Forever Victoria  RC 37617
by Dorothy Garlock 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
After her father dies, Victoria McKenna is shocked to learn that
her English halfbrother has sold the ranch that was left to her.
When the buyer, Mason Mahaffey, arrives with his brood of younger
siblings, Victoria is forced to share the ranch with them until
legal ownership is proven. When Victoria is stalked by an unknown
assailant, her feelings about Mason take an unexpected turn.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1983.

A Girl of the Limberlost  RC 38268
by Gene Stratton-Porter 
read by Marcia Churchill
3 cassettes (Reissue)
This traditional romance tells how a girl who lives in a cabin in
the swamp with a cold and indifferent mother achieves schooling,
a new understanding with her mother, and the love of a young man.
1909.

God Is an Englishman  RC 37901
by R.F. Delderfield 
read by George Holmes
6 cassettes (Reissue)
Set in Victorian England. Adam Swann has just returned from army
service in the Crimea and in India. He marries Henrietta
Rawlinson and founds a company that operates a chain of road
haulage depots, dubbed "Swann-on-Wheels" by his new wife. The
successes and failures of Swann's enterprise mirror the social
history of the period. Some strong language. Prequel to _Theirs
Was the Kingdom (RC 38645)_. 1970.

+Grand Passion  RC 37936
by Jayne Ann Krentz 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
Max Fortune is an unhappy man who has never known real love. When
Jason Curzon, the closest thing he has to family, dies, Max goes
in search of the paintings that Jason left him and that are now
in the hands of one Cleo Robbins. But when Max arrives at
Robbins's Nest Inn, Cleo knows nothing of the paintings--she just
knows that Max fits the description of her ideal man. Some strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994.

H.: The Story of Heathcliff's Journey Back to Wuthering Heights 
RC 37146
by Lin Haire-Sargeant 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Charlotte Bront, Emily's sister, meets Mr. Lockwood as she
returns home wistful over an unrequited love. Mr. Lockwood is in
possession of a letter written sixty years earlier from
Heathcliff to Cathy Earnshaw on the eve of her marriage. In the
letter Heathcliff explains what he has done for the past three
years and why he is now worthy to claim Cathy as his bride. There
is one problem--the letter was never given to Cathy. 1992.

The Heart Remembers  RC 39043
by Lenore Carroll 
read by Marcia Churchill
2 cassettes
Jess and Kip meet in 1964 as they begin their careers, she as a
hydrologist in Wyoming and he as a freelance photographer.
Although their chemistry is great, Kip's longing to work for
_Life_ magazine takes him out of Jess's life. They keep in touch
through marriages and relationships with others. Finally,
middle-aged Jess and Kip have the chance to begin again. Strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

+Hidden Talents  RC 37327
by Jayne Ann Krentz 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Customers at Serenity Makepeace's tiny grocery store in Witt's
End, Washington, consist of misfits, artsy-craftsy types, and
social dropouts. Concerned that the small town is dying, Serenity
goes to Caleb Ventress, a financial advisor, for help in
establishing a mail-order business. Then someone attempts to
blackmail Serenity, and Caleb finds himself more involved than he
planned. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1993.

Highland Love Song  RC 38783
by Constance O'Banyon 
read by Marcia Churchill
3 cassettes
Lord Warrick of the Highland Glencarins has hated the Lowland
MacIvorses since his sister and father died at their hands. The
feud escalates when a MacIvors kidnaps and marries Warrick's
fiance. When Lady Arrian shelters in his castle during a storm,
Warrick can take revenge. Arrian will wed a MacIvors unless
Warrick tricks her into an old-fashioned Scottish marriage by
declaration. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Highland Velvet  RC 37983
by Jude Deveraux 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
Captured Scottish clan leader Bronwyn MacArran is outraged that
she is expected to marry English Stephen Montgomery. When Stephen
misses the wedding, Bronwyn sets her sights on Roger Chatworth,
who claims to embrace Scottish ways. Only after love-struck
Stephen forces the marriage does she learn of the long-standing
feud between the Chatworths and Montgomerys. Velvet Saga series.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1982.

A Human Touch  RC 37970
by Glenda Sanders 
read by Mary Woods
1 cassette
After her lover dumped her, pregnant Meredith Quinn dropped out
of college and lost her job. Now reduced to living in her car
with three-week-old Stacy, she seeks help from a priest. He
convinces his friend, attorney Kyle Brooks, to not only sue
Stacy's father for palimony, but to hire Meredith as his live-in
housekeeper. Kyle's initial reluctance fades as he gets to know
Meredith. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
A Harlequin romance. 1991.

Hummingbird  RC 37522
by LaVyrle Spencer 
read by Marcia Churchill
4 cassettes
Miss Abigail McKenzie is known in Stuart's Junction as a model
citizen. No one in town ever finds cause to speak ill of her.
When the 9:50 train pulls in carrying two injured men and Doc
Dougherty has no place for them to recuperate, Miss Abigail
volunteers to care for them at her home. Gentle David offers a
happiness she no longer expects. But she can't get Jesse off her
mind. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1983.

+The Invitation  RC 37929
by Jude Deveraux 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
Three novellas. In the title story, it's 1934 and pilot Jackie
O'Neill loves flying--it is her whole life--until she meets Billy
Montgomery. Now she loves him more than flying. In _Matchmakers_,
Kane Taggert takes four New York City girls to Colorado and falls
in love. In _A Perfect Arrangement_, set in 1882, spinster Dorie
Latham asks gunslinger Cole Hunter to play the part of her
husband. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1994.

Irresistible  RC 37966
by Catherine Hart 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Jade Donovan came to America with Sean O'Neall, but he soon took
her money and left her. For a while Jade found employment at a
brothel as a singer. But when the owner died, she and the other
girls decided to head west. Matt Richards, a minister with a
brood of orphans in his care, is also going west in the same
wagon train. As the orphans grow attached to kind and gentle
Jade, so does Matt. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1994.

+Keeper of the Heart  RC 37332
by Johanna Lindsey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The future on planet Kystran. Shanelle Ly-San-Ter has completed
her education and must now select a lifemate. Unlike many of her
friends, she has not shared sex with anyone--her father provides
a companion to make sure she waits for her lifemate. But when she
meets Falon Van'yer, she throws caution to the wind. Has she made
a big mistake? Sequel to _Warrior's Woman (RC 31416)_. Some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

+Legacy of Secrets  RC 37314
by Elizabeth Adler 
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Shannon Keeffe and Eddie Sheridan have come to Ireland to learn
about their ancestors. Shannon also hopes to learn why her father
was killed. The story of the Sheridan, O'Keeffe, and Molyneux
families is narrated by Maudie Molyneux, daughter of Ciel, sister
of the infamous Lily. As they sit by the fire each night, Maudie
explains why Lily fled to America and the havoc she caused in so
many lives. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1993.

+Lord of Hawkfell Island  RC 37333
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Ireland, 915. Rorik Haraldsson of Hawkfell Island, wanting to
avenge the deaths of his wife and children, plans to kill Einar
Thorsson of Clontarf. Instead, he takes Einar's half-sister
Mirana as a hostage and returns with her to Hawkfell.
Unfortunately for Rorik and his men, Mirana has been taught
self-reliance. She soon has Rorik in love with her and the women
up in arms against the men. Explicit descriptions of sex and some
violence. Bestseller 1993.

Maggy's Child  RC 39097
by Karen Robards 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
Maggy knew before she turned around that it was Nick's voice
whispering in her ear. But what is he doing here, and what is she
going to do about it? It has been twelve years since she has seen
Nick, and Maggy Forrest is married and has a son. She endures her
loveless and abusive marriage for the sake of her child, but she
loved Nick and knows that she has never loved anyone else. Strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

The Magnificent Rogue  RC 38045
by Iris Johansen 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
When England's Queen Elizabeth demands that captured Scotsman
Black Robert marry the illegitimate daughter of Mary Queen of
Scots, he complies--in a fashion. In the Scottish way, Robert
will marry the young lass for a year only; then they may part if
there are no children. Meanwhile, Robert has trouble restraining
himself from enjoying his rights as a husband. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Memory and Desire  RC 37287
by Lisa Appignanesi 
read by Ilona Dulaski
5 cassettes
Paris, 1934. Jacob Jardine meets Sylvie Kowalska as they saunter
through a market. Before long he makes her his wife. And with
that act, turmoil is created in the lives of many people. Jacob
is imprisoned, then rescued by Sylvie; babies are switched at
birth; and suicides occur. Then in New York in 1980, the babies
who were exchanged find each other and unravel the mystery of
their lives. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1991.

Midnight Warrior  RC 39208
by Iris Johansen 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
In 1066, slave and healer Brynn is responsible for keeping her
frail mistress alive. When Brynn's master is captured during war,
he bargains for his release by offering Brynn to heal Lord Gage
Dumont's injured friend. Realizing Dumont means to keep her as
his whore, Brynn decides to barter a secret treasure from her
native island, Gwynthal, for her freedom. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1994.

Midsummer Moon  RC 39292
by Laura Kinsale 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
When Lord Ransom Falconer finally tracks down the inventor Merlin
Lambourne, he ends up with several surprises. It seems that "Mr."
Lambourne is really Miss Lambourne, and she is much more
interested in creating a flying machine than she is in helping
the British in their war with France by providing them with one
of her earlier inventions. Explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1987.

The Morning Gift  RC 37556
by Eva Ibbotson 
read by Mikel Lambert
3 cassettes
Ruth Berger, separated from her family during the early days of
World War II, marries longtime English family friend, Quinton
Somerville, in order to get out of Vienna. They plan to annul the
marriage upon arrival in England so Ruth may marry Cousin Heini,
a musician from Budapest. But the situation becomes complicated
when Ruth and Quinton finally consummate their marriage and he
gives her a gift the next morning. 1993.

The Old House at Railes  RC 38635
by Mary E. Pearce 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
Rufus Cox and his son Martin, fifteen, are stonemasons in rural
Gloucestershire. Rufus believes Martin needs some "polishing" and
convinces John Tarrant, for whom they have just finished some
work, to let Martin be tutored by Katharine Tarrant, eighteen, as
she teaches her twin siblings. It is the beginning of a
friendship that will change over the years, as Martin becomes
rich and successful and Katharine is thrown into poverty by her
husband. 1993.

One Kiss  RC 39144
by Martha Gross 
read by K.D. Henry
3 cassettes
At forty-nine, Nelly Holachek is frustrated with people taking
her for granted and looking right through her. She has an abusive
husband and an incompetent supervisor who takes credit for
Nelly's expertise as a speakers' booker. A motivational speaker
triggers a slew of changes in Nelly: she files for divorce, gets
cosmetic surgery, quits her job, starts her own business, and
begins to date. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Orfe  RC 37033
by Cynthia Voigt 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
In grade school Enny and Orfe--two bright outcasts--become close
friends. They are united in their teens when Enny becomes Orfe's
manager. Orfe has become a rock musician whose performance
includes her vomiting on stage. Yuri sees Orfe's performance and,
struck by her angst, seeks help for his drug addiction. Yuri and
Orfe's friendship leads to marriage with tragic consequences. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1992.

+Pot of Gold  RC 37318
by Judith Michael 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Claire Goddard's life changes dramatically one May afternoon. Her
daughter Emma completes high school, the landlord increases the
rent, the dog disappears, and she wins sixty million dollars in
the lottery. In celebration, Claire and Emma take an Alaskan
cruise where they meet Quentin and Brix Eiger. Romances follow,
but with different results. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

Presumption  RC 37462
by Julia Barrett 
read by Carmella Ross
2 cassettes
Sequel to Jane Austen's _Pride and Prejudice (RC 20513)_. Picks
up old friends and family with Georgiana Darcy, recovering from
Lieutenant George Wickham, vowing never to fall in love again.
Her intentions are soon put to the test, however, with the
arrival of Captain Thomas Heywood and Mr. James Leigh-Cooper.
Meanwhile, the Darcy family has other worries, such as a relative
accused of shoplifting and uppity neighbors. 1993.

The Prince of Midnight  RC 39040
by Laura Kinsale 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
When both her parents and her sisters die, Leigh Strachan
determines to kill the man she holds responsible--The Right
Reverend James Chilton. She travels to France in search of the
legendary S.T. Maitland, the Prince of Midnight, who she hopes
will teach her how to handle a sword and a gun. But Maitland is
deaf, suffers from dizzy spells, and is starved for female
companionship. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1990.

+Private Scandals  RC 38882
by Nora Roberts 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Chicago, 1994. It is midnight when Deanna Reynolds arrives at the
CBC TV station, where Angela Perkins has demanded to meet her.
They have become enemies in the past few years as Deanna has
usurped Angela's place in the talk-show market and in Finn
Riley's life. Now Deanna hopes to have it out with Angela. But
when Deanna walks into the studio, she discovers Angela with her
face blown away. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1993.

Rainbows  RC 37523
by Katherine Stone 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
"I will love you always," in French, is inscribed on the
priceless sapphire necklace given to "Cat" Taylor on her
twenty-first birthday. But with the necklace comes the truth--she
and Alexa are not real sisters. As she struggles to hold on to
her tentative relationship with Alexa, Cat searches for the facts
about her birth and the reason her real mother feared raising
her. Descriptions of sex. 1992.

+The Rebel Bride  RC 37932
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Katharine Brandon is a young girl from the country and not used
to the ways of the "ton," but Julien St. Clair, earl of March,
has fallen in love and plans to marry her. But Kate opposes
marriage to any man. In fear, Kate flees to Paris, where Julien
finds her, weds her, and takes her to Switzerland. There he
learns the terrifying truth about why she wanted never to marry.
Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1994.

Revelations  RC 37224
by Sophy Burnham 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
John Woods, vestryman at Trinity Episcopal Church in Naughton,
Virginia, narrates this tale of the events that shocked the
church's aristocratic membership in the late 1950s. New pastor
Thomas Lewis Buckford and parishioner Elizabeth McEwen, both
married and both in a spiritual tailspin, fall in love and have
an affair that ends up going beyond the bounds of a physical
relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1992.

Rose of Rapture  RC 37275
by Rebecca Brandewyne 
read by Mikel Lambert
4 cassettes
In fifteenth century England, Lady Isabella Ashley is five when
her parents die and she and her brother, Lord Giles of Rushden,
are made wards of Lord Oadby and his mistress. Giles and Isabella
are poorly treated by their warden, and Isabella is devastated
when Giles goes to war. But he promises to bring her a special
present upon his return. It is a present Isabella will treasure
the rest of her life. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1984.

Saving Grace  RC 37533
by Julie Garwood 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
Lady Johanna is truly relieved when she receives word that her
husband Baron Raulf is dead--there will be no more tortured
nights in his bed. When King John decides to pick another husband
to keep her quiet about some damning information she is privy to,
her brother arranges for her to marry Scotsman Gabriel MacBain.
It seems a simple solution, but Johanna has some surprises
coming. Some violence, some strong language, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

+A Season of Angels  RC 38867
by Debbie Macomber 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
It is almost Christmas, and Gabriel, short on angels to answer
prayers, must rely upon angels Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, who
have made serious mistakes in the past. Leah, married ten years,
desperately wants a child. Monica wants a husband, but her lack
of faith stands in the way. And Jody must get over the death of
her husband and find a new father for her son. Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

+Seduced  RC 38890
by Virginia Henley 
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Twins Anthony and Antonia Lamb are raised by their grandmother
because their parents are in Ceylon. When word arrives of their
father's death, Anthony becomes a lord with many problems. Until
he comes of age, he must answer to his heretofore unknown
guardian. He also has a cousin who wants to claim the lordship
badly enough to attempt murder. Explicit descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1994.

Seize the Fire  RC 39041
by Laura Kinsale 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
Although Olympia St. Leger has grown up in England, she is a
princess from tiny Oriens, where her grandfather is king. She
must return to Oriens to save it from her evil uncle. When
recently knighted Sheridan Drake moves to her town, Olympia
enlists his help. Far from heroic, Drake is a self-confessed liar
and a cowardly knave. But circumstances force him to agree to
Olympia's plan. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1989.

A Shadow's Bliss: Tales of the Jewelled Men, Volume 4  RC 38603
by Patricia Veryan 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Cornwall, 1748. Jonathan is known as "Crazy Jack" by the
villagers because he will not lift a hand to defend himself and
has lost most of his memory. Jennifer Britewell, whose father
owns several mines, befriends Jonathan, and he begins working as
a coachman for her family. He is called on to fend off Jennifer's
unwanted suitor and the League of Jewelled Men, who show up at
the pits. Sequel to _Ask Me No Questions (RC 37589)_. 1994.

Silk and Secrets  RC 37972
by Mary Jo Putney 
read by Grainne Cassidy
3 cassettes
In the sequel to _Silk and Shadows (RC 38027)_, Lord Ross
Carlisle returns to Persia, the homeland to which his bride,
Juliet, fled twelve years ago. On his way, Ross meets his
mother-in-law in Constantinople, and she asks Ross to help search
for her missing son Ian. As Ross looks for Ian, he comes face to
face with Juliet! Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex,
and some violence. 1992.

Silk and Shadows  RC 38027
by Mary Jo Putney 
read by Grainne Cassidy
3 cassettes
Peregrine has come to London to avenge the horrors he endured in
Tripoli years ago at the hands of Sir Charles Weldon. Weldon is
engaged to Lady Sara St. James, the cousin of Peregrine's good
friend Lord Ross Carlisle, and Peregrine has no wish to harm Sara
or Ross. Amidst kidnappings, brothels, slave ships, and the
troubles of a new railway, Peregrine and his men battle to bring
Weldon to justice. Some violence, strong language, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1991.

The South Wind Blew Softly  RC 38009
by Ruth Livingston Hill 
read by Marcia Churchill
2 cassettes
Nancy Lansing stands to inherit twenty-five thousand dollars--if
she will live in the small community of Pine City, Florida, with
her religious Aunt Bea for at least six months. She agrees, but
immediately upon her arrival Aunt Bea dies, and Nancy is alone in
the little town. She is taken in by friends of Aunt Bea, and soon
the faith her aunt possessed begins to have its effect on
Nancy--especially when the new minister comes to town. 1959.

+Suddenly  RC 38868
by Barbara Delinsky 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Tucker, Vermont, is a small, quiet community, and Paige Pfeiffer,
pediatrician, and her medical partner Mara O'Neill are respected
citizens. But Mara, who has had to contend with many pitfalls in
her life, commits suicide, leaving Paige to care for Mara's newly
arrived adoptive daughter. As Paige and her friends work to
understand Mara's death, Paige also finds meaning in her own
life. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1993.

The Sugar Pavilion  RC 38474
by Rosalind Laker 
read by Lynn Schrichte
3 cassettes
Sophie Delcourt, trained as a confectioner by her renowned
father, flees France when French revolutionaries attack the home
of her patrons. She takes with her their young son Antoine, the
future Comte de Juneau, promising that one day he will return to
his country. Sophie makes a living for Antoine and herself in
Brighton, England, but she must stay alert for Antoine's safety.
1994.

Temptation's Trail  RC 39077
by Dana Ransom 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Seventeen-year-old Amanda Duncan has come to Texas to find her
brother, a courier who disappeared with some jewels. A wealthy
orphan, Amanda is able to hire the tracker she has read about in
dime westerns: Harmon Bass. But Bass is not what she expected. He
is small and wiry, one-quarter Apache, and obsessed with a
nightmare from his past. And Amanda falls in love with him.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

Tender Betrayal  RC 39104
by Rosanne Bittner 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
While seventeen-year-old Audra Brennan is away from her father's
plantation, she meets Lee Jeffreys, a New York attorney who is
vehemently against slavery. The two fall in love but agree it
would never work. To preserve her and her young brother's way of
life, Audra marries a much older friend of her father, only to
discover he's cruel and abusive. Then the Civil War changes
everything. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1993.

Thunder and Roses  RC 37997
by Mary Jo Putney 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Nicholas Davies, raised by Gypsies until he was seven, is known
in the Welsh village of Penreith as the Demon Earl. Clare Morgan,
the schoolmistress and vicar's daughter, has called upon Nicholas
for help in improving conditions at the local mine. She is so
desperate that she agrees to live with Nicholas for three months.
But she quickly finds herself in unexplored territory. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Trail of Conflict  RC 35049
by Emilie Loring 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Daniel Glamorgan gives Peter Courtlandt an ultimatum--the
Glamorgan money for the Courtlandt name. In other words, a
marriage of convenience between Steve Courtlandt and Geraldine
(Jerry) Glamorgan. After they marry, Steve inherits a ranch in
Wyoming--if he and Jerry live there, on Steve's money, for one
year. At last it seems their marriage of convenience may become a
marriage for love. Then a misunderstanding threatens everything.
1950.

Twenty-two Indigo Place  RC 38338
by Sandra Brown 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
2 cassettes
Laura Nolan's past debts are forcing her to sell her beloved
Georgia house. It was built by her grandfather and is the only
home Laura has ever known. Few people can afford the price, and
James Paden seems to be the first serious buyer. But womanizer
Paden, returning from a ten-year absence, is the only person to
ever inspire passion in Laura. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1986.

The Velvet Promise  RC 37562
by Jude Deveraux 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Alice Valence, in love with Gavin Montgomery, is to wed Edmund
Chatworth. Gavin is to wed Judith Revedoune, a young woman with
no interest in marriage--she has seen too much cruelty visited
upon her mother by her father. Yet when Gavin sees Judith on
their wedding day, he believes he can love her. But he does not
count on Alice's vindictive nature or Judith's stubborn streak.
Velvet Saga series. Violence, strong language, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1981.

Voices in a Haunted Room  RC 39057
by Philippa Carr 
read by Michael McCullough
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Set in the late eighteenth century, this romance focuses on the
life and loves of Claudine, who must decide which of the two
Frenshaw brothers she really loves. Sequel to _Knave of Hearts
(RC 39111)_. 1984.

The Walled Garden  RC 38046
by Rosemary Enright 
read by Mikel Lambert
3 cassettes
Diana Neville's husband, Michael, has been sent to prison for
fraud, and she is penniless and homeless. Then she inherits
Gilbert's Tower in Yorkshire, and her life takes on new meaning.
Finding the area well suited to growing fruits and vegetables,
she starts an organic produce business that supports her and her
daughter, Yolanda. When one of her employees falls in love with
Yolanda and Michael is released, Diana finds herself in a
precarious position. 1992.

+Where There's Smoke  RC 37311
by Sandra Brown 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Dr. Lara Mallory moves to Eden Pass, Texas, hoping she is not
making a bad decision. The medical practice has been willed to
her, but Lara is an outcast in the community, accused of adultery
and blamed for the death of Clark Tackett of Tackett Oil. Lara
calls on Clark's brother Key to help untangle the mess, and
secrets and romance follow. Violence, strong language, and
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

The Worldly Widow  RC 37536
by Elizabeth Thornton 
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Annabelle Jocelyn, widow, mother of a young son, and editor and
part owner of Bailey's Press, is planning to publish the memoirs
of a noted Parisian courtesan. It will be a major coup for her
publishing empire. But there are some who do not want the memoirs
published. One is the dashing David Falconer, Earl of Dalmar, who
is used to having his way. But Annabelle is a very stubborn
woman. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1990.

Years  RC 37743
by LaVyrle Spencer 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
North Dakota, 1917. Linnea Brandonberg, eighteen, is excited
about her first teaching job. But the people of Alamo are
expecting a man and are not too happy with her arrival. She
settles in with the Westgaard family--Nissa, her son Theodore,
and his son Kristian. The first year is difficult for Linnea, but
she proves equal to the task. And Teddy decides that having a
woman around again isn't so bad. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1986.

Science Fiction

Alas, Babylon  RC 37180
by Pat Frank 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes (Reissue)
The telegram from his brother ended with "Alas, Babylon." Thus
Randolph Bragg knew that a nuclear bomb was about to be dropped
on America. A vivid and realistic account of life in America as
it might be if there were to be a small nuclear war. For high
school and adult readers. 1959.

Beggars in Spain  RC 38523
by Nancy Kress 
read by Nick Sullivan
3 cassettes
Chicago, 2008. Roger and Elizabeth Camden want their baby to have
specific qualities--especially no need for sleep. But they have
twins--Alice, normal in all ways, and Leisha, a genetically
engineered "Sleepless," one of twenty. Eventually the Sleepless
build Sanctuary above Earth as shelter from the hostilities of
Sleepers. Tensions grow as the decendents of the Sleepless
increase. Strong language. 1993.

Bitter Ends: The Complete Stories of Robert Bloch, Volume 2  RC
38509
by Robert Bloch 
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Thirty-one stories, published in the 1950s, in which Bloch
explores the monsters living within humans. In "Welcome,
Stranger," an alien descends to Earth to check out the
possibility of a takeover. "Daybroke" reveals a man's reaction to
an atomic explosion, and in "The Gloating Place," a young girl's
misdeed comes back to haunt her. Sequel to _Final Reckonings (RC
38508)_. Some strong language. 1987.

Brother Termite  RC 38279
by Patricia Anthony 
read by Barrett Whitener
2 cassettes
Using powers of mind control, space aliens (Cousins) took over
the White House in the 1950s and now openly control the
government for their sinister purpose--sinister, at least, from
the human viewpoint. But things are not easy for the aliens,
especially for Cousin Brother Reen, the alien White House chief
of staff who is increasingly torn between loyalty to his own
species and concern for the chaotic humans he rules. Strong
language. 1993.

The Call of Earth: Homecoming, Volume 2  RC 38631
by Orson Scott Card 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Nafai and Lady Rasa, the leaders of the city-state of Basilica,
seek to implement the will of the Oversoul to mount an expedition
to long-lost Earth. But now the ambitious and brilliant General
Moozh, using the fruits of a forbidden technology and
disregarding the Oversoul, is preparing to conquer Basilica for
his own purposes. Sequel to _The Memory of Earth (RC 38621)_.
1993.

Challenges  RC 38318
by Ben Bova 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
The six-time Hugo Award-winning author presents twelve science
fiction stories foretelling what he believes life will be like in
the near future and six essays on the craft of science fiction
writing. Fiction entries include "The Man Who Hated Gravity," "To
Touch a Star," "World War 4.5," "Crisis of the Month," and "Thy
Kingdom Come. "Essays include "Science in Science Fiction" and
"Science, Fiction, and Faith." Some strong language. 1993.

Count Zero  RC 37709
by William Gibson 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
Bobby Newmark, Count Zero, is given a piece of software that will
infiltrate data security. It doesn't! Turner, an executive
recruiter, is helping a scientist defect from a computer company.
Marley Krushkova, art dealer, is helping Josef Virek discover the
source of his unusual painting. Each is taken over by an enigma
that will cause personal change. Violence, strong language, and
descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Neuromancer (RC 34589)_. 1987.

The Demolished Man  RC 37844
by Alfred Bester 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
In the future, murderers are not executed or imprisoned. They
undergo a personality demolition and reconstruction.
Interplanetary tycoon Ben Reich, subconsciously driven to murder
his father, tries to escape this fate and is pursued over a
futuristic wasteland by a telepathic policeman. At the same time,
Reich is haunted by dreams of a man with no face, the symbol of
his evil deed. Winner of the first Hugo award in 1953. Some
strong language. 1951.

Dydeetown World  RC 39297
by F. Paul Wilson 
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Earth, deserted by the "good people," has been left to the dregs
of society: criminals, drug users, street urchins, and clones of
dead movie idols. One honest detective remains--Sigmundo "Siggy"
Dreyer--who agrees to take the case of a Jean Harlow clone. She
is looking for her lover, and the search leds Dreyer to a
tyrannosaurus watchdog, a drug kingpin, and a chance to become a
hero to the urchins. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1989.

Final Reckonings: The Complete Stories of Robert Bloch, Volume 1 
RC 38508
by Robert Bloch 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Bloch, author of _Psycho (RC 19378)_, presents a collection of
twenty-seven suspense tales dealing with monsters--some human,
some not. In "The Tunnel of Love" the ticket booth operator at
the concession dies and is buried in the tunnel--or is she safely
buried? In "String of Pearls" two men become interested in a
woman because of her pearls, but the pearls seem to increase in
number as each man disappears. 1987.

The Fires of Heaven: The Wheel of Time, Book 5  RC 37569
by Robert Jordan 
read by Roy Avers
6 cassettes
Rand continues his reign as the Dragon Reborn, but there are
powers who want to prevent his ruling the world. In this sequel
to _The Shadow Rising (RC 36984)_, Rand gathers his forces
against the Dark One, whose prison walls are beginning to
crumble; the Forsaken make plans to defeat Rand; and Nynaeve and
Elayne pursue the Black Ajah. Some violence. Bestseller 1993.

Foreigner: A Novel of First Contact  RC 39135
by C.J. Cherryh 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
More than 500 years ago, the _Phoenix_ set out from Earth for a
carefully chosen planet in another solar system. The ship never
arrives. It ends up in a world where those on board trade human
technology for peace and refuge on the island of Mospheira. For
200 years the humans work through a "paidhi" (translator) to sell
their secrets. But now their "paidhi" has become the target of an
assassin. Some strong language. 1994.

Glory Season  RC 37769
by David Brin 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes
Most of the residents on planet Stratos, dominated by women, are
female clones. It is only during the summer that variants are
born and, still, most of them are girls. Maia, born a
variant--not a clone--hopes to establish her own family of
clones. She faces many obstacles, including a power struggle for
control of the planet. But she may get some help from an
Earth-born outsider. Some strong language and some violence.
1993.

Glory: The Goldenwing Cycle, Book 1  RC 38408
by Alfred Coppel 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
The _Gloria Coelis_ (called _Glory_ by her crew) is one of the
few remaining Goldenwing spaceships that still carry cargoes to
distant star colonies. Now the huge craft reaches Voerster, a
planet settled many years ago by South Africans determined to
preserve apartheid. The Starmen, despite their efforts to remain
uninvolved, find themselves drawn into planetary politics that
threaten revolution and war. 1993.

+The Great Starship Race  RC 37623
by Diane Carey 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
A newly discovered alien people is eager to join the Federation
of planets, and they sponsor a starship race to promote their
membership. The U.S.S. _Enterprise_, under the command of Captain
Kirk, is sent to compete. But the good-natured contest turns
ominous when a Romulan warship shows up and enters the race with
an unknown motive. A Star Trek novel. Bestseller 1993.

The Gripping Hand  RC 38130
by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle 
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Twenty-five years ago, Horace Bury accompanied the first humans
to make contact with strange aliens called Moties. His terrifying
experience with the Moties haunts him to the present. Bury, now a
rich space merchant, dedicates his considerable wealth and
influence to keeping the Moties confined to their own solar
system. If they escape, he knows it will be the end of mankind.
Sequel to _The Mote in God's Eye (RD 9361)_. 1993.

Growing Up Weightless  RC 38704
by John M. Ford 
read by Frank Coffee
2 cassettes
Matthias Ronay, thirteen, grew up on the planet Luna. He has
lived his life in the shadow of his father, a member of Luna's
governing board. Matt's father has his own problems--there is not
enough water on the planet to keep it independent of Earth. With
five of his friends, Matt plans a journey to the far side of
Luna. The trip will help his father and change all of them
forever. 1993.

Harvest of Stars  RC 37776
by Poul Anderson 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
4 cassettes
Anson Guthrie, founder of the powerful interplanetary corporation
known as Fireball, died some time ago, but his knowledge and
personality were downloaded into a computer enabling him to
continue running his vast operation. Guthrie, the computer, now
teams up with beautiful and courageous space pilot, Kyra Davis,
to thwart the aims of a totalitarian Earth government and to show
humans the way to the stars. 1993.

Icarus Descending  RC 38192
by Elizabeth Hand 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
In the twenty-fifth century, genetically engineered geneslaves
revolt against their human masters, who have ruled over a
war-torn and pestilence-ravaged Earth from distant space
stations. Now a young human empath and a reconstructed cyborg
make their way to the rebel stronghold, and they are witnesses to
the dawning of a deadly new age, even as all life on Earth is
threatened with extinction. 1993.

Ice Trap  RC 37978
by L.A. Graf 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
While searching for a missing team of scientists, Captain Kirk
and the senior officers of the U.S.S. _Enterprise_ become trapped
on the ice-covered world of Nordstral. Unable to communicate with
the _Enterprise_ and at the mercy of earthquakes and magnetic
storms, Kirk and his companions know they must unlock the secret
of this mysterious world of ice or face certain death. A Star
Trek novel. 1992.

Jack the Bodiless: The Galactic Milieu Trilogy, Volume 1  RC
37205
by Julian May 
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
In the twenty-first century, many of the Remillard family members
are self-rejuvenating. The oldest is Uncle Rogi, and the others
are descendents of Rogi's dead twin. After Rogi's comatose
nephew's death sets in motion horrifying forces, Rogi, young
Marc, and Marc's baby brother Jack must fight the evil. Although
Jack's mind is the most powerful, his body is mysteriously
vanishing. Strong language and violence. 1991.

+Jedi Search: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Volume 1  RC 38884
by Kevin J. Anderson 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In the wake of the Republic's victory over the evil Empire, Luke
Skywalker wants to reinstate the order of Jedi knights. He begins
a precarious mission to find descendants of the nearly
exterminated Jedis. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca discover a
remnant base of the Empire under the command of a ruthless woman
who has at her disposal a weapon more destructive than the
Empire's death stars. A Star Wars novel. Bestseller 1994.

Jumper  RC 37465
by Steven Gould 
read by Michael Pinney
2 cassettes
After twice ending up in his local library following threatening
situations, Davy Rice, seventeen, realizes he has the ability to
"jump," or teleport himself. He also believes his mother had the
same power and that she used it to escape from Davy's abusive
father. Soon Davy finds himself on the streets of New York where
he uses teleporting for survival and to find his mom. Strong
language and some violence. For junior and senior high and older
readers. 1992.

+Keeper of the Heart  RC 37332
by Johanna Lindsey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
The future on planet Kystran. Shanelle Ly-San-Ter has completed
her education and must now select a lifemate. Unlike many of her
friends, she has not shared sex with anyone--her father provides
a companion to make sure she waits for her lifemate. But when she
meets Falon Van'yer, she throws caution to the wind. Has she made
a big mistake? Sequel to _Warrior's Woman (RC 31416)_. Some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

The Memory of Earth: Homecoming, Volume 1  RC 38621
by Orson Scott Card 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
The Oversoul, a powerful computer in orbit above the planet
Harmony, has guided the development of the human inhabitants for
eons. Now the Oversoul is in need of repair, and it must enlist
the aid of the humans by giving them the knowledge of advanced
technology and space flight. But the Oversoul knows that it was
the misuse of this knowledge that destroyed the humans' ancestors
on Earth millions of years ago. 1992.

Mona Lisa Overdrive  RC 38307
by William Gibson 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
In this sequel to _Count Zero (RC 37709)_, the count has become a
human vegetable plugged into a huge and enigmatic piece of
software. Angie Mitchell, an entertainment star of the Sense/Net
media network, is to be secretly replaced by a surgically altered
prostitute--Mona Lisa. Angie and the rest of humanity are
confronted by a phantom entity from cyberspace. Violence, strong
language, and descriptions of sex. 1988.

Moving Mars  RC 37868
by Greg Bear 
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes
Casseia Majumdar, daughter of one of the oldest colonizing
families of Mars, and Charles Franklin, a brilliant physicist,
are caught up in the struggle for Mars's political independence
from Earth. As hostilities break out between Earth and Mars, the
discovery of new physical laws of the universe adds another
dimension to the conflict, and the future of Mars will be changed
forever. 1993.

Nebula Awards 27: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and
Fantasy of the Year  RC 38340
edited by James Morrow 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
This collection of the best science fiction for 1991 is dedicated
to the memory of Isaac Asimov and includes a farewell by Asimov
as well as tributes to him by Clarke, Zebrowski, and Ellison.
Among fiction entries are "Beggars in Spain" by Nancy Kress,
"Guide Dog" by Mike Conner, and "Ma Qui" by Alan Brennert. Also
includes movie reviews and science fiction poetry. Strong
language. 1993.

Nebula Awards 28: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and
Fantasy of the 1993  RC 39267
edited by James Morrow 
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Most stories struggle with the question, Is science good or bad?
"Even the Queen," by Connie Willis, addresses the issue of
medical intervention. "Lennon Spex," by Paul Di Filippo, features
magic eyeglasses that allow one to see the connection between
tendrils growing from people's heads and what the tendrils
represent. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1994.

A Night in the Lonesome October  RC 38115
by Roger Zelazny 
read by James DeLotel
2 cassettes
Snuff, Jack the Ripper's guard dog, narrates this tale told in
thirty-one chapters--one for each night of October. In a rare
occurrence, cosmic forces are aligned, and the Elder Gods have a
chance to reoccupy Earth at the Halloween full moon. But there
are two forces preparing for that night--the "openers," who want
the Gods to reappear, and the "closers," who oppose their return.
1993.

Nightside the Long Sun: The Book of the Long Sun, Volume 1  RC
37909
by Gene Wolfe 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
The Whorl is a huge interstellar spacecraft so old that its
inhabitants have forgotten their origins and purpose. This
artificial world contains whole cities, many of which have
reverted to a medieval-like state. In one of these towns, a
religious leader receives a vision of the Outsider, and events
compel him to begin a mission of discovery that will change his
life and his world forever. 1993.

Phule's Company  RC 36848
by Robert Asprin 
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
After his first court-martial, Captain Willard Phule of the Space
Legion, who is also the galaxy's youngest mega-millionaire
playboy, is sent as punishment to an out-of-the-way world where,
hopefully, he can't get into any trouble. Phule takes command of
a company of inept misfits, and, as luck would have it, Phule and
his company end up being humankind's last hope in staving off
alien invaders. 1990.

Rainbow Man  RC 38364
by M.J. Engh 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
After years of nomadic life as a space traveler, Liss decides to
settle on Bimran, an idyllic world inhabited by an honest,
cheerful population. However, as a sterile female, Liss is
legally considered a male, and she is barred from forming sexual
relationships. At first, Liss is amused by this inconvenience,
but she finds that the religious mores of Bimran society will
produce other surprises that are more deadly. 1993.

Shadows on the Sun  RC 37988
by Michael Jan Friedman 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
The crew of the USS _Enterprise_ is on the way back to Earth--and
retirement. Plans change when they are asked to go on one last
mission. Civil war brews on the planet Ssan, where a group of
assassins seeks power. McCoy has had some experience in dealing
with the cult, and it is hoped he can help. But he doesn't count
on his ex-wife, the only woman he ever loved, being among the
mediators. A Star Trek novel. Strong language and some violence.
1993.

Stainless Steel Visions  RC 39122
by Harry Harrison 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Thirteen short stories collected from Harrison's forty-year
career. In "Toy Shop," the latest toy seems to have some
unexplained magical qualities. In "The Secret of Stonehenge," a
chronostasis temporal-recorder allows two men to take pictures of
events in the past--as far back as 10,000 B.C. And in "The Golden
Years of the Stainless Steel Rat," the cops finally catch up with
the aging Jim diGriz, aka the Stainless Steel Rat. Some violence.
1993.

The Starship Trap  RC 38336
by Mel Gilden 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Spaceships from nearly every known race of the galaxy are
disappearing. Klingon warships, Romulan Birds of Prey, and even
Federation starships have vanished without a clue. All the races
are distrustful of each other and ready to blame their
traditional enemies for the disappearances. Captain Kirk of the
U.S.S. _Enterprise_ must solve the mystery of the missing ships
or watch as the galaxy disintegrates in a deadly war. A Star Trek
novel. 1993.

Steel Beach  RC 37891
by John Varley 
read by L.J. Ganser
4 cassettes
Life on Luna in the twenty-third century exists in a perfectly
controlled climate and is governed by the Central Computer.
People often live for three centuries, can be cured of any
disease, and even change their gender or other features with
painless surgery. So why are so many people, especially news
reporter Hildy Johnson, suffering from depression? Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

Strange Attractors  RC 37693
by William Sleator 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Sylvan, a brilliant scientist, and his beautiful daughter Eve are
the "strange attractors" whose reckless manipulation of time
travel has plunged their timeline into chaos. Their search for a
stable timeline brings them to our world, where they must destroy
their doubles, the original Sylvan and Eve, or drag the world
into chaos. Max, a teenage science student, is forced to become
their ally or be destroyed himself. For junior and senior high
readers. 1990.

Tek Secret  RC 37708
by William Shatner 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Still moping over the death of his lover, private investigator
Jake Cardigan is persuaded by his partner to investigate the
disappearance of beautiful heiress Alicia Bower. First he must
determine whether Alicia is on another one of her impetuous,
willful adventures or whether she has been kidnapped by the evil
Tek cartel because she knows a deadly secret. Fifth novel of the
Tek series, sequel to _Tek Vengeance (RC 36750)_. Strong
language. 1993.

TekLab  RC 37570
by William Shatner 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
A serial killer is moving across the world. With each killing, he
leaves the following note: "This is for Brazil. The Unknown
Soldier." Jake Cardigan and his partner Sid Gomez are on their
way to Paris to investigate. Shortly after they arrive in Paris,
Jake's son Dan calls to say his girlfriend is missing. Is there a
connection between these events? Sequel to _TekLords (RC 33605)_.
Strong language. 1991.

Triumph  RC 37480
by Ben Bova 
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
April, 1945. What if Franklin Roosevelt had quit smoking and was
not to die of a stroke? Suppose Winston Churchill had a magic
weapon he could use against Josef Stalin? What if Stalin died?
Grigori Gagarin, private secretary to Josef Stalin, has it in his
power to change the course of World War II by putting
"Broadsword" into action. Some strong language. 1993.

+The Truce at Bakura  RC 38866
by Kathy Tyers 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
The victory of the rebels over the Empire at Endor has nearly
depleted the resources of the Rebel Alliance. Now Luke Skywalker
learns of a new alien race that threatens the galaxy. The
powerful, mind-controlling aliens can be stopped only if the
Rebel Alliance can form a truce with the tattered remnants of the
Empire and join forces to combat the new menace. A Star Wars
novel. 1994.

The Ugly Little Boy  RC 38562
by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Silverberg expands a short story written by Asimov in 1958. Edith
Fellowes has been hired by Stasis Technologies, Ltd., to care for
a Neanderthal child who has been captured and brought into a
twenty-first-century culture. Fellowes, an unmarried nurse, comes
to love four-year-old Timmie. But will she be willing to pay the
terrible cost of the search for knowledge when Stasis is finished
with its study? 1992.

Virtual Light  RC 37441
by William Gibson 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Berry Rydell, an ex-cop recently arrived in San Francisco, now is
the driver for a detective looking for a missing pair of
sunglasses--a special pair that lets the wearer see a secret plan
for rebuilding San Francisco. When Berry crosses paths with
Chevette Washington, a bike messenger who stole the glasses, they
team up to prevent the return of the glasses to the rightful
owner. Strong language. 1993.

The War of the Worlds  RC 38464
by H.G. Wells 
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette (Reissue)
The Martians, a loathsome though highly organized race, invade
England and, with their superior weapons, subdue and prey on the
people. For high school and adult readers. 1898.

Why Do Birds  RC 37896
by Damon Knight 
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
Ed Stone claims he was kidnapped by aliens in 1931, held in
suspended animation for seventy years, and returned to Earth on a
mission to save humanity from destruction. He wants the nations
of the world to build a massive box a mile high to house all the
people of Earth for transfer to another planet. The funny thing
is that everyone believes him and wants to cooperate. 1992.

Windows on a Lost World  RC 38373
by V.E. Mitchell 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
While on an archaeological survey of an uninhabited planet,
Captain Kirk and the crew of the starship _Enterprise_ discover
an odd artifact that looks like a window into another world. When
Kirk steps through the window, he finds himself trapped in the
body of a strange, crab-like alien, and even the astute Mr. Spock
is at a loss to understand what happened to his friend and how to
rescue him. A Star Trek novel. 1993.

Short Stories

Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories  RC 38285
by Chris Crutcher 
read by Scott Sedar
1 cassette
In these stories the athlete protagonists deal with issues like
racism, homophobia, sexism, and the task of coming to terms with
one's parents. Several stories revolve around characters featured
in _The Crazy Horse Electric Game (RC 28935)_, _Stotan! (RC
25934)_, and _Running Loose (RC 21102)_. The locales for the
stories are small towns in Montana and Idaho. For junior and
senior high readers. 1991.

The Best American Short Stories, 1992: Selected from U.S. and
Canadian Magazines  RC 37885
edited by Robert Stone and Katrina Kenison 
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
A story from _Harper's Magazine_--"Is Laughter Contagious?" by
Joyce Carol Oates--threatens the dissolution of civilization.
Nearly half of the stories come from the _New Yorker_, including
Alice Munro's "Carried Away" and Mavis Gallant's "Across the
Bridge." One, "It's Come to This," is Annick Smith's first
published fiction. 1992.

The Best American Short Stories 1993  RC 38344
selected by Louise Erdrich and Katrina Kenison 
read by Jill Ferris
4 cassettes
Twenty stories represent the best short fiction published in
North American magazines in 1992. Jane Shapiro's "Poltergeists"
depicts teenagers in the late twentieth century. Wendell Berry's
"Pray without Ceasing" is about the power of forgiveness when
things fall apart. Alice Munro's "A Real Life" is an
old-fashioned romance. John Updike's "Playing with Dynamite" is
about life. 1993.

Big Bad Love: Stories  RC 36948
by Larry Brown 
read by Ray Dizefalo
1 cassette
Brown's short stories are narrated by Mississippi men obsessed
with drinking, writing, or failed relationships. The longest
story, "92 Days," features newly divorced Leon Barlow, who
doggedly sends out manuscripts, drinks himself into oblivion over
the rejections, and fantasizes about the editor who has been
encouraging him through the mail. Strong language, some violence,
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1990.

Bitter Ends: The Complete Stories of Robert Bloch, Volume 2  RC
38509
by Robert Bloch 
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Thirty-one stories, published in the 1950s, in which Bloch
explores the monsters living within humans. In "Welcome,
Stranger," an alien descends to Earth to check out the
possibility of a takeover. "Daybroke" reveals a man's reaction to
an atomic explosion, and in "The Gloating Place," a young girl's
misdeed comes back to haunt her. Sequel to _Final Reckonings (RC
38508)_. Some strong language. 1987.

The Book of Guys: Stories  RC 39190
by Garrison Keillor 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Satirical sketches about the predicament of being male in a world
of can-do females. The author recounts his initiation into the
entertainment business via a high school talent show. And
sometimes he resets old legends, such as "Don Giovanni," in
familiar situations, like the Sportsman's Bar in Fargo. Some
strong language. Bestseller 1993.

Calling the Wind: Twentieth-Century African American Short
Stories  RC 39164
edited by Clarence Major 
read by L.J. Ganser
6 cassettes
An expansive collection of African American short stories written
between 1899 and 1991 by a diverse array of writers. Included are
stories by Charles Chesnutt, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jean Toomer,
Nella Larsen, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Toni Cade Bambara,
Ernest J. Gaines, Al Young, Terry McMillan, and many, many
others. Some strong language. For high school and older readers.
1993.

The Cataclysm: Dragonlance Saga; Tales 2 Trilogy, Volume 2  RC
37233
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
An epic poem and ten stories relate the adventures of different
personalities in the fantasy world of Krynn during the time of
the Cataclysm.The protagonists of these stories include a
skillful trader, an orphaned boy, an oppressed ghost, a dwarf
leader, a miracle-working priest, and the daughter of a Solamnic
knight in search of an evil villain. Sequel to _The Reign of
Istar (RC 37231)_. 1992.

Challenges  RC 38318
by Ben Bova 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
The six-time Hugo Award-winning author presents twelve science
fiction stories foretelling what he believes life will be like in
the near future and six essays on the craft of science fiction
writing. Fiction entries include "The Man Who Hated Gravity," "To
Touch a Star," "World War 4.5," "Crisis of the Month," and "Thy
Kingdom Come. "Essays include "Science in Science Fiction" and
"Science, Fiction, and Faith." Some strong language. 1993.

A Christmas Sampler: Classic Stories of the Season, from Twain to
Cheever  RC 38182
edited by E.A. Crawford and Teresa Kennedy 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
American authors reinforce the notion that Christmas brings mixed
emotions: "Christmas Thoughts" evokes the festivity of the season
and "Christmas Is a Sad Season for the Poor" puts a new slant on
the joy of giving gifts. "One Christmas Eve" brings out
mean-spiritedness toward a black child and "Oh, Joseph, I'm So
Tired" introduces anti-Semitism. 1992.

_The Cinnamon Colt_ and Other Stories  RC 36718
by J.P.S. Brown 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Brown draws on his own cowboy experiences in this collection of
stories set in Mexico. The focus of the title story and others is
the mixture of love and cruelty toward ranch animals. Half of the
book is a journal entry chronicling a brief period in the
author's life during which he mined for gold but actually struck
it big with a book deal. Some violence and some strong language.
1991.

Closing the Sea  RC 37072
by Yehudit Katzir 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Four short stories, originally published in Israel, where the
Hebrew version was a bestseller. In "Schlaffstunde," adolescent
cousins experiment with the world of grown-ups. "Fellini's Shoes"
is the story of a young woman flattered by the attentions of a
film director. "Disneyel" is about a girl, her mother, and their
mutual lover. And in the title story, a lonely schoolteacher
envies the lives of others. Descriptions of sex. 1990.

The Collected Stories  RC 39099
by Grace Paley 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
This collection gathers stories first published in the sixties,
seventies, and eighties as _The Little Disturbances of Man_,
_Enormous Changes at the Last Minute_, and _Later the Same Day_.
Many of Paley's stories reflect a generation of women struggling,
sometimes without husbands, to raise children while looking for a
better life. Faith, a recurring character, gripes mildly and
channels her efforts into political activism. 1994.

The Collected Stories  RC 37723
by Reynolds Price 
read by David Palmer
5 cassettes
Fifty stories, set mainly in Price's native South, including two
collections published in 1963 and 1970, as well as some new work.
Price writes about people, as in "Bess Waters," born into slavery
but as wise as anyone in the world. He writes about love and how
it can bring both joy and pain, as in "A Dog's Death." And he
writes about the mysteries that accompany a child into adulthood,
as in "The Enormous Door." Some strong language. 1993.

Columbus's Egg: New Latin American Stories on the Conquest  RC
37605
edited by Nick Caistor 
read by Roy Avers
1 cassette
Latin American writer's short stories react to the Spanish
conquest. Some writers identify only with pre-Columbian times,
some view the invasion by Columbus with horror, and a few see the
introduction of European culture as a blessing. In "Afterword:
Two Anniversaries," Juan Goytisolo contrasts the legacy of the
French revolution and its principles of freedom with the Spanish
colonization of the New World. Strong language. 1992.

Creatures of the Kingdom: Stories of Animals and Nature  RC 38110
by James A. Michener 
read by Andy Chappell
2 cassettes
Michener uses excerpts from his past novels to create an
anthology that traces the animal experience throughout earth's
history. The author has often written about animals to remind
people what a significant enrichment to human life animals can
be. His one new piece tells of the ongoing battle between a
fair-minded colonel and a bird-feeder-invading squirrel. Some
strong language and some violence. 1993.

Crossing the River  RC 38261
by Caryl Phillips 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Four interconnected stories make up this novel of the African
diaspora since slavery. The title story is the log of the
slave-ship captain who purchases the "two strong man-boys and one
proud girl" from their father. One son, Nash, is later purchased
by a Christian who converts him and sends him back to Africa as a
missionary. Other stories feature Nash's "sister's" life out west
and his "brother's" World War II lover. 1993.

Da Vinci's Bicycle: Ten Stories  RC 38458
by Guy Davenport 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In each of these stories, the author borrows a historical figure,
an invention, a paragraph, or a title from the past and moves the
idea, person, or object into the modern world. "Au Tombeau de
Charles Fourier" is a prose poem that links the grave of a French
socialist thinker with distortions painted by Pablo Picasso. In
"Ithaka," the birthplace of Ulysses is associated with Ezra
Pound's ability to exercise his power over others. 1979.

Earth Song, Sky Spirit: Short Stories of the Contemporary Native
American Experience  RC 38244
edited by Clifford E. Trafzer 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
The editor introduces this story collection with an explanation
of the role that traditional tales and recurring themes play in
Native American fiction. Trafzer also provides a biographical
sketch of each of the thirty storytellers represented, including
Louise Erdrich, N. Scott Momaday, Leslie Marmom Silko, and
others. Some strong language. 1992.

_Family Reunion_ and Other Stories  RC 39166
by Berry Fleming 
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
One novella and four short stories written by Fleming when he was
eighty-five. The title novella is an account of the scattered
members of a family who gather in Georgia for the funeral of a
relative--only no one seems to remember this particular person.
In "Beach Party," Chetty takes pleasure in watching her guests
enjoy the party she planned but is bewildered when she is left
behind. 1991.

The Final Fate of the Alligators: Stories from the City  RC 38679
by Edward Hoagland 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
The author wrote these seven short stories, set mainly in New
York, and a brief essay in the 1960s. In "Kwan's Coney Island," a
Chinese laundryman enjoys a day at the beach even though much of
the entertainment has a violent cast. In the title story, a
merchant seaman grows old with but three vivid memories: the sea,
his abandoned family, and life in a tenement that he shared with
an alligator. Some strong language. 1992.

Final Reckonings: The Complete Stories of Robert Bloch, Volume 1 
RC 38508
by Robert Bloch 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
Bloch, author of _Psycho (RC 19378)_, presents a collection of
twenty-seven suspense tales dealing with monsters--some human,
some not. In "The Tunnel of Love" the ticket booth operator at
the concession dies and is buried in the tunnel--or is she safely
buried? In "String of Pearls" two men become interested in a
woman because of her pearls, but the pearls seem to increase in
number as each man disappears. 1987.

Flash Fiction: Very Short Stories  RC 37381
edited by James Thomas and others 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
What these selections by Margaret Atwood, John Updike, and
seventy others have in common is their brevity--most consisting
of 250 to 750 words. One story breezes through a couple's entire
marriage from meeting to retirement. Others are magical--a woman
learns origami and turns all of the apologies she constantly
receives into folded shapes. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Here's Your Hat What's Your Hurry: Stories  RC 38661
by Elizabeth McCracken 
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Nine short stories, several of them involving strange
houseguests. In the title story, Ford's Aunt Helen Beck comes to
visit--but Ford does not remember an Aunt Helen, and soon
neighbors uncover her as a fraud. In "It's Bad Luck to Die," a
young girl falls in love with a tattoo artist; and in "Mercedes
Kane," a little girl's mother finds the "famous" Mercedes Kane at
a lunch counter and brings her home to stay for a while. 1993.

Hieroglyphic Tales  RC 37469
by Horace Walpole 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The author of the first Gothic novel, _The Castle of Otranto (RC
16603)_, first published half a dozen copies of these tales in
1786. Walpole indicates in his preface that the tales contain
many impossibilities, and an editor's note states that they are
based "on a firm `fairy tale' foundation." "The Peach in Brandy,"
an example of one such fable, is about an archbishop who swallows
an heir to the throne. 1786.

Hollywood Nocturnes  RC 38716
by James Ellroy 
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
The author works a handful of factual details into "Out of the
Past," the first of this set of dark pieces from 1950s Los
Angeles night scenes, to introduce the main theme of "Dick
Contino's Blues," a novella based on an accordion player's story
about "fear, courage, and heavily compromised redemptions." In
the final five short stories, Ellroy riffs on a variety of
crimes, prolonging the sinister mood. Violence and strong
language. 1994.

Homicide Trinity: A Nero Wolfe Mystery  RC 37992
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Nero Wolfe finds himself with a trio of crimes to solve. In the
first case, a woman is strangled to death in his office--and with
his tie. In the second, a wife comes to the office and presents
Wolfe with the gun she will not use to kill her husband. He is
killed anyway. And in the third, a woman brings a suitcase full
of counterfeit cash to Wolfe--thus leading him to another murder.
1962.

Honey: Stories  RC 38299
by Elizabeth Tallent 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
In the title story, Hart makes the grievous error of calling
Kevin, his teenaged son, "honey" while they shop for a car. The
same family is featured in "Black Dress," as Hart's second wife,
extremely pregnant, struggles to get into a black dress for the
funeral of Kevin's girlfriend, who committed suicide. "The Minute
I Saw You" focuses on Kevin as he visits members of his
convoluted family. Some strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Imagining America: Stories from the Promised Land  RC 37599
edited by Wesley Brown and Amy Ling 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Thirty-seven short stories dramatize the conflict between the
myth of the "promised land" and the reality of life in the United
States, and give voice to the various cultures that form our
complex national identity. These stories portray immigration to
and migration inside America and include the Native American
perspective. Some strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1991.

_An International Episode_ and Other Stories  RC 37481
by Henry James 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Three stories published first in the late nineteenth century. In
the title story Englishmen Lord Lambeth and Percy Beaumont are
well received during their visit to Newport. But there is a
surprising development when Mrs. Westgate and her sister, Bessie
Alden, pay a return visit. James continues the innocents abroad
theme in "The Pension Beaurepas," and reverses the two sides of
the Atlantic in "Lady Barberina." 1985.

_Jemima Shore at the Sunny Grave_ and Other Stories  RC 36950
by Antonia Fraser 
read by Kathy Galt
2 cassettes
Four of these nine short mystery stories feature British
television reporter Jemima Shore. In the title story, Shore is on
a Caribbean island to interview the elderly owner of a mansion
that is slated to become a museum. But the investigation suddenly
takes quite a different turn when the heiress is murdered. And in
"Out for the Countess," operatic drama vies with real-life
theatrics in a tale of revenge. Some strong language. 1991.

_Jessie and Jesus_ and _Cousin Claire_  RC 38172
by Raymond Andrews 
read by Gail Nelson
2 cassettes
Two novellas starring manipulative African American females in
Georgia. In the first, six-year-old Jessie hears a new baby will
be vying for her adored father's attention. But Jessie finds a
way to solve that problem and every other one. In "Cousin
Claire," a young woman kills her relatives to inherit a house.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
American Book Award. 1991.

_Jumping Ship_ and Other Stories  RC 38041
by Kelvin Christopher James 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Fourteen stories. The first five are set in Trinidad, where the
author spent his childhood. The next two, including the title
story, relate travels to New York, and the last are set in
Harlem, where James now lives. While the first stories are erotic
and touched with mystery, the last section shows the violence of
Harlem. The final story tells of a father returning to Trinidad
with his son. Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong
language. 1992.

Key West Tales  RC 38426
by John Hersey 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Set in Key West, Florida, these fifteen short stories form a coda
to a life of writing that began in World War II. "God's Hint" is
a brief tale about a preacher who spots an offshore wreck in the
midst of his Sunday sermon and positions himself to capture the
prize. Seven more historical anecdotes follow, alternating with
longer contemporary stories, such as "Get Up, Sweet Slug-a-bed,"
about a young man's battle with AIDS. Some strong language. 1993.

Kitchen  RC 37870
by Banana Yoshimoto 
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
Two novellas, first published in Japan, explore love and loss. In
the title story, the grandmother and sole relative of cooking
student Mikage dies, and a friend takes Mikage in. The girl is
shaken from her grief when she learns that the friend's mother
was once his father. Then the mother is killed, leaving the two
young people to find their way in the world. "Moonlight Shadow,"
the companion story, is also about the loss of loved ones. 1988.

The Last Good Man  RC 37470
by Daniel Lyons 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
"The First Snow" depicts the aftermath of a married teacher's
arrest for performing homosexual acts in the woods. His teenaged
son supports him but secretly hates his father for ruining his
life. A young woman is dismayed when her live-in lover's ex-wife
and cat come back into his life in "Violet." In the title story,
a bitter man is given a choice between shady wealth and righteous
revenge. Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

_Let the Dead Bury Their Dead_ and Other Stories  RC 37824
by Randall Kenan 
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
Life for black residents of Tims Creek, North Carolina,
oftentimes has an otherworldly side to it. Elderly Mr. Stokes
nurses to health an Asian stranger whom he finds in his yard.
When Stokes faces punishment for revenge on the town bigot, the
mysterious stranger grants Stokes his last wish. Meanwhile, a
toddler's first words are messages from the dead. Strong
language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

A Literary Christmas: Great Contemporary Christmas Stories  RC
38274
edited by Lilly Golden 
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
In one story, a poor child's last thread of hope snaps. Another
tale reveals the tension that builds up when some families
gather. The ubiquitous Christmas play includes a part for a small
girl with a big voice, who happens to be Jewish. In all,
twenty-seven stories explore the spirit of Christmas and what it
means in cultural, psychological, secular, religious, and
emotional terms. Some strong language. 1992.

Little Kingdoms: Three Novellas  RC 37479
by Steven Millhauser 
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
Stories set in a world of the imagination. In "The Little Kingdom
of J. Franklin Payne," a newspaper cartoonist by day turns his
creative energies to animated cartoons by night. The castle and
its inhabitants in "The Princess, the Dwarf, and the Dungeon"
emerge from the legends that people in the real world have
created over the ages. Finally, entries in the "Catalogue of the
Exhibition" recreate the world of Edmund Moorash, the painter.
1993.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven  RC 37788
by Sherman Alexie 
read by David Palmer
1 cassette
Collection of twenty-two stories about life on the Spokane Indian
Reservation. The tales of Alexie, a Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian,
convey the humor and passion in life, as well as acknowledge the
environment of alcoholism and despair in which many of his people
live as they attempt to hold on to traditions. Some violence and
some strong language. 1993.

Lord Peter: A Collection of All the Lord Peter Wimsey Stories  RC
37422
by Dorothy L. Sayers 
read by Tom Martin
4 cassettes
An assembly of tales of detection starring Lord Peter Wimsey from
his first appearance in 1923 until his departure from the world
of the detective novel nearly thirty years later. Includes "The
Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers" and nearly two
dozen other stories, as well as an introduction, an appreciation,
and a parody. 1972.

Lovedeath  RC 39307
by Dan Simmons 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
A collection of five novellas mixes horror, passion, and science
fiction with the ordinary. After his young son is killed, a
recently separated insurance adjustor fears that entropy, the
operative force of Murphy's Law, will catch up with his daughter.
In another selection, set in Bangkok, a vampire prostitute with a
horrifying tongue can only be stopped by AIDS. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Lust, Violence, Sin, Magic: Sixty Years of _Esquire_ Fiction  RC
37720
edited by Rust Hills and others 
read by Jack Fox
5 cassettes
This selection of stories from the men's magazine _Esquire_
contains some that have become famous, such as "The Snows of
Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway and "The Things They Carried" by
Tim O'Brien. Also includes stories by women such as Flannery
O'Connor and Gail Godwin. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Macauley's Thumb  RC 39149
by Lex Williford 
read by Robert Murch
1 cassette
Set mainly in the Southwest, each of these ten stories is about a
man with troubles. In the title story, a bereaved husband
attempts to avenge the bizarre death of his wife by nailing
snakes over the door. In "Hoot's Last Bubble Bath," a man and his
nephew drink to excess and tell stories amidst a death in the
family, a divorce, and a fair share of heartbreak. Strong
language. 1994.

The Magic of Blood  RC 39138
by Dagoberto Gilb 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Twenty-six stories chronicle the lives of Mexican Americans from
Los Angeles to El Paso. An extended family gathers to celebrate
an aged relative's birthday in the title story. Jake, in "Love in
L.A.," charms a young lady after he hits her car, but she has his
number. And in "The Seora," Jesse chides Jesus for working too
fast and painting himself out of money. 1993.

Make Me Work  RC 37950
by Ralph Lombreglia 
read by Marilyn Gleason
2 cassettes
The collection's title story chronicles the meeting of two
friends years after one has stolen the other's lover. Anthony is
trying to muster the courage to cut off his thinning ponytail
when into the hair salon walks Robert. What Anthony fears will be
a horrible confrontation instead results in his receiving a
unique hairstyle and being introduced to yet another woman by
Robert. Other stories focus on modern-day relationships, music,
and babies. 1994.

_The Metamorphosis_ and Other Stories  RC 38410
by Franz Kafka 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
First published in the early part of the twentieth century. The
translator explains the origins of Kafka's Prague German in the
introduction. In "Metamorphosis"--a three-part novella--a man
awakens one morning from agitated dreams to find himself
transformed into a monstrous insect. This collection also
contains sketches, stories, and other short works by a writer
known for his ability to capture the essence of the human
condition in a short story. 1993.

More Shapes than One  RC 36949
by Fred Chappell 
read by Gillian Wilson
2 cassettes
In some of these tales, characters assume the personalities of
historical figures, such as Jacques Offenbach, whose chance
meeting with another composer solves the mystery of a favorite
melody. Other tales are fantasies with a supernatural twist, such
as the stranger who delivers a message to a science-fiction
writer. And some are about southerners like Miss Prue, who
entertains the ghost of a friend. 1991.

_Mother Rocket_: Stories  RC 37905
by Rita Ciresi 
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
In the title story, a photographer lives with Jude, the long-ago
subject of someone else's prizewinning war photograph, in
Jerusalem. But the real Jude is quite different from the picture.
In "The Dutch Wife," a slight Miami man moves north in search of
seasons and pioneer love, only to fall for a dead woman and be
tormented by her aggravating niece. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. Winner of the Flannery O'Connor Award. 1993.

Mourning Doves: Stories  RC 37557
by Judy Troy 
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
Troy's characters are likely to live in trailer parks and be
employed as waitresses, secretaries, or construction workers. A
group of four stories traces a down-on-their-luck family's move
to Florida in search of a better life. Three selections involve a
waitress who has an affair with her boss and deals with her son's
suicide attempt, which turns out to be a bid for his own VCR and
TV. Some strong language. 1993.

_My Father's War_ and Other Stories  RC 37763
by Barton Sutter 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Stories told by men. In the title novella, a father recounts his
experiences as a soldier in World War II to his sons, who had
been Vietnam War protesters. The older man's tale forges a link
among himself, his sons, and past warriors and peace lovers. In
"Happiness" three young men on a camping trip narrowly escape
death and share an appreciation of their friendship. Strong
language. For high school and older readers. 1991.

Nebula Awards 27: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and
Fantasy of the Year  RC 38340
edited by James Morrow 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
This collection of the best science fiction for 1991 is dedicated
to the memory of Isaac Asimov and includes a farewell by Asimov
as well as tributes to him by Clarke, Zebrowski, and Ellison.
Among fiction entries are "Beggars in Spain" by Nancy Kress,
"Guide Dog" by Mike Conner, and "Ma Qui" by Alan Brennert. Also
includes movie reviews and science fiction poetry. Strong
language. 1993.

Nebula Awards 28: SFWA's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and
Fantasy of the 1993  RC 39267
edited by James Morrow 
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Most stories struggle with the question, Is science good or bad?
"Even the Queen," by Connie Willis, addresses the issue of
medical intervention. "Lennon Spex," by Paul Di Filippo, features
magic eyeglasses that allow one to see the connection between
tendrils growing from people's heads and what the tendrils
represent. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1994.

Not Where I Started From  RC 37387
by Kate Wheeler 
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Many of the characters in these short stories are young American
women living abroad. The protagonists tend to adapt but retain
scraps of their American lifestyle. In "Improving My Average," a
twelve-year-old arriving in Colombia calculates how long she has
lived in each of her eight homes. A woman training as a nun in
Burma shaves her head weekly with a Gillette Trac II and secretly
befriends a kitten that is blind in "Ringworm." 1993.

_The Oracle at Stoneleigh Court_: Stories  RC 38157
by Peter Taylor 
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
In the novella-length title story, the longtime widow of a
Tennessee congressman uses her psychic powers to find a wife for
her genteel nephew. In a similar vein, the author draws on old
southern families for ten additional stories and three short
plays about the occult, love, and human perversities. By the
author of Pulitzer Prize-winning _A Summons to Memphis (RC
25807)_. 1993.

The Orange Tree  RC 38729
by Carlos Fuentes 
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
In "The Two Shores," the first of five novellas, the narrator
learns the language of the natives and serves as a translator to
Corts. Two heirs of Corts dispute his will in "Sons of the
Conquistador." "The Two Numantias" reconstructs the Spain of
Roman times. "Apollo and the Whores," the only story set in the
new world, is about a Hollywood actor aboard a yacht in Acapulco.
"The Two Americas" is a spoof on Columbus. Some strong language.
1994.

The Peaceable Kingdom: Stories  RC 37946
by Francine Prose 
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Offbeat stories about the unpredictable ways that the highly
idealized American dream may be shattered. The animals in Prose's
peaceable kingdom are domestic, the settings upscale, and the
characters ordinary people who seem surprised to find that
getting one's wishes may not satisfy longings or that there is no
such thing as the perfect family. Some strong language. 1993.

Prize Stories 1993: The O. Henry Awards  RC 37719
edited by William Abrahams 
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Twenty-three short stories selected from American magazines for
the seventy-third annual O. Henry Awards collection. Includes
familiar names, such as Joyce Carol Oates and Charles Johnson. In
the first-prize winner, "The Pugilist at Rest" by Thom Jones, a
Vietnam veteran relives boot camp and recalls humiliations,
atrocities, and how he got "Hey Baby" shipped out. Strong
language. 1993.

Prize Stories 1994: The O. Henry Awards  RC 39150
edited by William Abrahams 
read by Marcia Churchill
3 cassettes
"Better Be Ready 'bout Half past Eight," an _Atlantic_ story by
Alison Baker, tells of a man's reactions when his friend confides
he is in the process of a sex change. "The Voyage Out," by John
Rolfe Gardiner, first published in the _New Yorker_, is an
account of English boys sent to school in Canada to protect them
from World War II. The twenty-one stories are followed by short
biographies and comments by the authors. 1994.

The Pugilist at Rest: Stories  RC 37439
by Thom Jones 
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
Boxing, marine duty, love of dogs, and epileptic seizures pepper
this collection. In the title story, an ailing man recalls his
easy-going friend who, after being transformed into a gung-ho
marine, was killed twelve minutes into his first battle. In
another story, an ad man who finds himself in Bombay after an
epileptic fugue decides that if he can save an ailing horse he
too will survive. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Reign of Istar: Dragonlance Saga; Tales 2 Trilogy, Volume 1 
RC 37231
by 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Seven stories and a novella depict life in the legendary land of
Krynn prior to the Cataclysm and during the time of the
Kingpriest. The stories include "Six Songs for the Temple of
Istar," which sets forth a prophecy of the Cataclysm; "Colors of
Belief," in which a young knight searches for truth; and "Kender
Stew," about an innocent knight recruit. Some violence. 1992.

Rounders Three  RC 37791
by Max Evans 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Three tales of the misadventures of two hard-living rounders, or
cowboys, Dusty Jones and Wrangler Lewis. In "The Rounders," a
pesky horse has the last laugh on Dusty. Wrangler is pushed into
an engagement in "The Great Wedding," and in "The Orange County
Cowboys" the two contemplate what they'll do if their boss, Jim
Ed Love, sells the ranch to Japanese business people. Strong
language. 1990.

_Signs of Devotion_: Stories  RC 39037
by Maxine Chernoff 
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Chernoff provides snapshots of the lives of her
protagonists--female, male, married, single, heterosexual, or
homosexual--focusing on a wide range of relationships. A gay man
is hurt when his older woman friend tries to fix him up with her
one other male friend in "Six-Oh." In the title story, a woman
decides to accept her husband's affair, but if he tells her she's
generous, she's going to ask him to leave. Some descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Silent Passengers: Stories  RC 37525
by Larry Woiwode 
read by Gary Telles
1 cassette
Poignant moments between fathers and their children are the focus
of this collection. In the title story, a man struggles with his
feelings as he brings his temporarily silenced son home from the
hospital. "A Necessary Nap" describes a father's dawning
realization that he is the cause of his young son's troubling
behavior. In "Blindness," an architect places his trust in his
daughter as his sight wavers. 1993.

Skin: Stories  RC 37160
by C.E. Poverman 
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
The darker side of relationships figures in many of Poverman's
selections. In the title story, a young woman relates the
shocking discovery she makes about the seemingly simple man she
is sharing her bed with. In "Desert Light," a woman helplessly
watches her sister willingly endure an abusive marriage. In "We
All Share the Sun and Moon," a family agonizes over the pregnancy
of a daughter with mental illness. Some strong language. 1992.

Stainless Steel Visions  RC 39122
by Harry Harrison 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Thirteen short stories collected from Harrison's forty-year
career. In "Toy Shop," the latest toy seems to have some
unexplained magical qualities. In "The Secret of Stonehenge," a
chronostasis temporal-recorder allows two men to take pictures of
events in the past--as far back as 10,000 B.C. And in "The Golden
Years of the Stainless Steel Rat," the cops finally catch up with
the aging Jim diGriz, aka the Stainless Steel Rat. Some violence.
1993.

Stories for the Christian Year  RC 37007
by The Chrysostom Society 
read by Ellen Frost
2 cassettes
Members of the Chrysostom Society, a group of Christian writers,
portray the Christian year through stories, believing that a
calendar without a story is inadequate. Authors include William
Griffin, Emilie Griffin, Luci Shaw, Gregory Wolfe, Madeleine
L'Engle, and the editor, Eugene H. Peterson, who provide short
pieces, sometimes culled from childhood memories, for occasions
such as Advent, Shrove Tuesday, the Annunciation, Holy Saturday,
and All Saints Day. 1992.

Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories  RC 37754
by Gabriel Garca Mrquez 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Stories by Colombian-born Nobel Prize-winning author. Garca
Mrquez fashioned these stories over many years, reworking ideas
originally gathered for a novel until he settled on twelve
stories that, like strange pilgrims, finally return home. Set
mainly in Europe and peopled with a prostitute, a widow, a
politician in exile, a desperate young boy, and others, each
searching for something lost or something to be gained. Some
strong language. 1992.

A Table of Green Fields: Ten Stories  RC 38676
by Guy Davenport 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Each story is illuminated with ideas from the past. The shortest,
"And," is a fragment of a parable about Jesus. "Belinda's World
Tour" is Kafka's solution for a missing doll and a broken-hearted
little girl. "The Concord Sonata," after Thoreau, captures
aspects of nature in forms as brief as a single line. "August
Blue" refers to a nineteenth-century painting of young boys
preparing for a nude swim. Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Tales of Yesteryear  RC 38400
by Louis Auchincloss 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
"Yesteryear" in these stories covers the period between the 1930s
and the 1980s. Set mainly among patrician families, the tales
depict the outward accoutrements of their upper-class characters,
who are concerned with manners and disappointments. All the while
the author is depicting a particular lifestyle, he is probing the
inner lives of couples with conflicting values and of parents
with their own agenda. 1994.

_Talking to the Dead_ and Other Stories  RC 36964
by Sylvia Watanabe 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Set in a Hawaiian village. The characters in these ten related
short stories are poised between conflicting generations and
cultures. In the O. Henry Award-winning title story, a tall young
woman with dim marriage prospects apprentices herself to the
local kahuna to learn ancient burial rites. In another story, a
father is haunted by World War II memories as he copes with a son
on leave from war in Vietnam. 1992.

Ten Tales Tall and True: Social Realism, Sexual Comedy, Science
Fiction, Satire  RC 38713
by Alasdair Gray 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Fourteen, not ten, tales. Most are set in Scotland, and subjects
range from false impressions to the bizarre. In "Are You a
Lesbian?" a solitary woman in a pub is provoked by an insistent
man who refuses to believe her reason for being there. "Near the
Driver" mixes science fiction, satire, social comedy, and horror
in a story about a train driver. Some strong language. 1993.

Thirteen Uncollected Stories  RC 38459
by John Cheever 
read by Barry Bernson
1 cassette
Most of these chronologically arranged stories were first
published in various magazines in the 1930s. Several stories
reflect Cheever's New England roots; many depict the depression
era; some reveal his enthusiasm for the outdoors; several feature
women; a few are reminiscent of his idols, such as Hemingway; and
all portray his ability to find a story in the most unlikely
places, even the local diner. 1994.

Three Easy Pieces  RC 39331
by Wright Morris 
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
Two lone inhabitants of a ghost town concoct a visit from a UFO
in "The Fork River Space Project." "Fire Sermon" explores the
relationship between young Kermit Oelsligle, orphaned by an
automobile accident, and Floyd Warner, a profane, strong-willed
old man who works as guard and caretaker of a trailer park. And
in "A Life," Floyd Warner, now in his eighties, returns to
previous homes and reflects on what has brought him this far.
Some strong language. 1977.

_A Tidewater Morning_: Three Tales from Youth  RC 37688
by William Styron 
read by Arnie Warren
1 cassette
Semiautobiographical stories reflect the author's youthful
memories of the 1930s in Virginia. In "Love Day," twenty-year-old
Paul Whitehurst recalls when his father, a naval designer,
explodes because he is unable to cope with his frustrations. In
"Shadrach" a white family buries a former slave who comes home to
die. And in the title story, a boy loses his mother to cancer.
Strong language. 1993.

Triple Jeopardy: Nero Wolfe Mysteries  RC 38368
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Three previously published short novels about Nero Wolfe, the
orchid-growing gourmet who is also a detective: _Home to Roost_,
_The Cop-Killer_, and _The Squirt and the Monkey._ 1952.

Trouble in Triplicate: Nero Wolfe Mysteries  RC 38370
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Three previously published short novels about the orchid-growing
gourmet detective Nero Wolfe. In _Before I Die_, a gangster wants
Wolfe to handle a blackmailer. _Help Wanted, Male_ involves a
client who waits too long to look for help. In _Instead of
Evidence_, a man predicts his own murder and tells Wolfe who the
murderer will be. 1949.

The War of the Lance: Dragonlance Saga; Tales 2 Trilogy, Volume 3 
RC 37243
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
The Heroes of the Lance continue their efforts to thwart the
agents of evil who have risen to power in the war-torn fantasy
world of Krynn. Ten stories, preceded by a stage-setting epic
poem, chronicle the adventures of the magician Raistlin, Mara the
Queen of Thieves, kender Tasslehoff Burrfoot, and others. Sequel
to _The Cataclysm (RC 37233)_. 1992.

Where Is Here? Stories  RC 37727
by Joyce Carol Oates 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Short stories, some truly miniatures. In the title story, a
husband and wife experience many emotions when a stranger enters
their house and their carefully contained lives and leaves them
unable to answer his riddles. Another husband suddenly abandons
his wife in the middle of a performance of "Transfigured Night."
And some stories, such as "Running," reveal passing thoughts in a
few lines of a stream-of-consciousness style. Strong language.
1992.

Where Love Leaves Us  RC 39312
by Rene Manfredi 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Family love, especially between father and daughter, figures in
several of these short stories, set mainly in the Italian
American communities of Pittsburgh. In the title story, Lena
sorts through her emotions as she ponders thesis topics, family
snapshots, and her tenuous relationship with her mother since her
father's death. In "Bocci," Ellen's religious fervor cannot
protect her from the reality of abuse. Some strong language.
1994.

White Trash, Red Velvet: Stories  RC 37897
by Donald Secreast 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
The stories trace the lives of members of the small-town southern
Holsclaw family. Wise-cracking Marleen, with her love for cars
and boys, lives with her parents Adele and Curtis and watches
after her two siblings. By book's end, Marleen has snagged three
husbands but her dream car has evaded her. In the title story,
after Marleen is threatened, a beau seeks an odd revenge by
upholstering the bully into a red velvet loveseat. Some strong
language. 1993.

Xanadu  RC 38032
edited by Jane Yolen 
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
Collection of eighteen short stories and five poems by
award-winning authors in and out of the fantasy genre. In "The
Poacher" by Ursula K. LeGuin, an abused boy ends up in the castle
of fairy-tale princesses. In Nancy Kress's story "To Scale," a
young boy builds a dollhouse in his basement. William Stafford's
poem "It Comes Lightly out of the Sea," concerns walks on the
beach. Some strong language. 1993.

Xanadu 2  RC 38423
selected by Jane Yolen 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
Yolen's second fantasy collection, which includes seventeen
stories and nine poems, focuses more on reality than fantasy.
Three of the stories feature cats, including "The Fifth Squashed
Cat," about a hitchhiker who stays alive by using the magical
bones of dead cats, and "A Most Obedient Cat," about a cat that
brings home dead bugs--among other things. In the poem "Laurel,
Again," an old woman recalls her youth. Some violence and some
strong language. 1994.

Spies and Espionage

Burning the Apostle  RC 37968
by Bill Granger 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Devereaux, the November Man, is trying to uncover the reason his
Lebanon mission failed and his agents, especially Mona, never
returned. His search leads him to financier Clair Dodsworth who
is funneling large sums of Lebanese money to a senator's lady
friend, heiress Britta Andrews. Having learned from her activist
father's mistakes, Britta has a shocking plan to stop nuclear
power. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Death Is Forever  RC 36091
by John Gardner 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
With Germany reunited, the agents within a British and American
intelligence network, known as Cabal, appear to have disbanded.
Other agents sent to track them down have been killed. Enter
James Bond and Easy St. John, who race across Europe picking up
clues left by their predecessors and trying to save the remaining
Cabal agents from the wrath of Wolfgang Weisen, the Poison Dwarf
of East German intelligence. Some violence. 1992.

A Double Deception  RC 37174
by Clive Egleton 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
September 1939: Andrew Korwin, Polish army captain, helps his
sister Christina and brother Jan escape Warsaw. Christina marries
long-time friend Frank Ayres in 1940, bearing him a daughter,
Stefanie. May 1967: Stefanie, now working in England, asks
Campbell Parker of British Intelligence for help in finding her
missing uncle. Both are almost killed in the process. Violence,
strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1992.

The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay: _The Thirty-Nine Steps_,
_Greenmantle_, _Mr. Standfast_, _The Three Hostages_  RC 38222
by John Buchan 
read by James DeLotel
7 cassettes
First published between 1915 and 1924. In _The Thirty-Nine
Steps_, an engineer attempts to foil a conspiracy. _Greenmantle_
pits a secret agent against Germans trying to start an eastern
holy war. _Mr. Standfast_ deals with British Intelligence in
World War I. An agent uses hypnotism to search for missing
persons in _The Three Hostages_. 1988.

Hostile Intent  RC 38548
by Clive Egleton 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Robert Whittle of the British Intelligence Corps is in Dresden,
Germany, to meet with his Russian informant Galina Kutuzova.
Shortly after their meeting, Whittle is killed by a car bomb.
Peter Ashton, British Secret Intelligence Service, is to
investigate and come up with a suitable answer to Whittle's
death. But Kutuzova seems to have disappeared, and British
targets in Germany's Eastern Zone appear dangerous. Violence and
strong language. 1993.

The Last Spy  RC 38223
by Bob Reiss 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
_Washington Post_ reporter Ash starts his life at a special
school in Siberia. At seventeen, he and classmates David and
Corinna secretly enter the U.S. via Canada. Starting as interns,
David becomes an undersecretary and Corinna a federal attorney,
and for decades the three carry out secret assignments. But now
the U.S.S.R. is dissolving, and Ash finds himself in danger--from
David! Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Maestro  RC 38617
by John Gardner 
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
As internationally famous orchestra conductor Louis Passau
prepares to lead a concert in honor of his ninetieth birthday, he
is confronted with rumors about ties to Al Capone, the Nazis, the
KGB, and the CIA. A plea bargain allows the concert to take
place, but before questioning begins Passau's life is threatened
and master interrogator Big Herbie Kruger arranges protection for
the maestro. Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong
language. 1993.

+On Dangerous Ground  RC 38596
by Jack Higgins 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In 1944 the Chungking Covenant was signed by Lord Mountbatten and
Mao Tse-tung. It extended Britain's control of Hong Kong for an
additional 100 years if Mao Tse-tung came to power in China. All
but one copy was lost when the plane carrying the documents went
down. Now Brigadier Charles Ferguson, with the help of Sean
Dillon, is assigned to retrieve those papers--which just might
lie at the bottom of a lake. Strong language and some violence.
1994.

Playing with Cobras  RC 37457
by Craig Thomas 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Philip Cass of British Intelligence is accused of the murder of
his mistress, the wife of Indian minister V.K. Sharmar. Retired
Patrick Hyde is sent to India to determine if Cass has been
framed and why. But as Hyde realizes Cass has information that
may cost Cass his life, Sharmar gets a chance at the prime
minister position and Cass's case is abandoned. Now Hyde must
rescue Cass single-handedly. Strong language and violence. 1993.

Praetorian  RC 38525
by Thomas Gifford 
read by Graeme Malcolm
4 cassettes
Rodger Godwin, an American, met Priscilla (Cilla) DewBrittain in
1927 in Paris, where he was working as a journalist. He also
became a close friend of British spy Max Hood. Although Rodger
and Cilla fell in love, it was Max that Cilla married. Now in
London during World War II, the three meet again when Rodger and
Max are sent on a dangerous mission by Churchill. Strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Red Horseman  RC 37616
by Stephen Coonts 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Because of a message given to his assistant Toad Tarkington by a
Mossad agent, Rear Admiral Jake Grafton of the Defense
Intelligence Agency leaves his desk job behind and heads for
Russia. His assignment is to make sure Soviet missiles do not
fall into the hands of enemies in the Middle East--especially
Saddam Hussein. But Jake seems to be the target of some CIA
agents in the United States. Strong language. 1993.

A Slow Suicide  RC 38652
by William Jovanovich 
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
A crook hired to assassinate someone is caught before the hit. He
is replaced by U.S. agent Mark Petrie, who is supposed to
simulate the attempt. Instead, Petrie barely escapes an assault
on his own life by his Commission. On the run, Petrie puzzles
over why his government wants him out of the way. Meanwhile, the
Commission tries to catch him before he contacts a Russian friend
and realizes the secret he carries. Strong language and violence.
1991.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy  RC 38219
by John Le Carr 
read by Merwin Smith
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In London, at the highest level of the British secret
intelligence organization known as the Circus, it has become
evident that a double agent has been planted, perhaps by Moscow
Centre. The list of suspects has been narrowed down to five
brilliant men. George Smiley is called out of retirement to
unearth the "mole" among his former colleagues. Bestseller 1974.

The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax  RC 38703
by Dorothy Gilman 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Bored and depressed after her husband's death, Mrs. Pollifax
decides to take her doctor's advice and do something enjoyable.
Since she has always wanted to be a spy, Mrs. Pollifax heads to
Washington, D.C., to apply to the CIA. She admits that she is
quite prepared to offer up her life on assignment. As luck would
have it, there is a pressing need for a tourist-type to smuggle a
document out of Mexico. Some strong language and some violence.
1966.

A Very Private Plot: A Blackford Oakes Novel  RC 38786
by William F. Buckley Jr. 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
In 1995 Blackford Oakes, former director of CIA covert
operations, is called before the Senate to defend his former
contacts with "Cyclops," a Russian connection. But Oakes refuses
to divulge knowledge that Cyclops had entrusted to him, namely
that young Russian dissidents plotted to kill Gorbachev.
President Reagan had sent Oakes to Russia to destroy the
dissidents. Some strong language and some violence. 1994.

Suspense

+The Alienist  RC 38121
by Caleb Carr 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
New York City, March 1896. John Moore, news reporter, is awakened
at 2:00 a.m. with a request to report to the murder scene of a
boy prostitute. Awaiting him is psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler.
They have been asked by Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt to
create a psychological profile--unheard of in their day--of the
killer. They will soon become haunted by the underworld and
stalked by the murderer. Strong language and violence. Bestseller
1994.

The Andromeda Strain  RC 37973
by Michael Crichton 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
After an unmanned space probe lands in a small town in Arizona,
most of the residents die mysteriously. Four scientists try to
discover the nature of the microorganism that has contaminated
the satellite while the president ponders atomic destruction to
save the rest of the country. 1969.

The Angel Maker  RC 38392
by Ridley Pearson 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
The angel maker is a veterinarian who harvests organs from
runaway teens. When one of his victims appears at the shelter
where police psychologist Daphne Matthews volunteers, Matthews
turns to ex-cop and ex-lover Lou Boldt. After Boldt uncovers the
blood bank database that provides names of "donors," the stakes
go up. Matthews's colleague has been kidnapped--for her heart.
Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

The Assassin: Badge of Honor, Book 5  RC 38101
by W.E.B. Griffin 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
New detective Matt Payne reluctantly agrees to escort home from
Nevada the rehabilitated Penny Detweiler, last heard from in _The
Victim (RC 36240)_. Meanwhile an assassin receives orders from
God to kill the vice president during his upcoming Philadelphia
visit. The Special Operations police also suspect something dirty
in the airport squad. Sequel to _The Witness (RC 37576)_. Strong
language, some violence, and descriptions of sex. 1993.

Assumed Identity  RC 37591
by David Morrell 
read by Ray Foushee
4 cassettes
Experts in Mayan hieroglyphics start dying off. Brendan Buchanan,
deep-cover U.S. operative, changes chameleon-like from one
identity to another until his cover is blown in Mexico. An
acquaintance of a previous Buchanan alias is on the run after an
impersonation of her own and needs Buchanan's help. With reporter
Holly McCoy's assistance, injured Buchanan traces all of the
leads to a newly discovered ancient Mayan Mexican village. Strong
language and violence. 1993.

+Bad Love  RC 37809
by Jonathan Kellerman 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
When L.A. child psychologist Alex Delaware receives an audiotape
of horrible screaming and a child chanting about "bad love," he
first suspects it has been sent by the imprisoned father of two
girls he is counseling. But the phrase "bad love" was also the
title of a seminar he was forced to chair years ago. As he and
his policeman friend search for more clues, his unknown harasser
circles closer. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1994.

Bait  RC 39270
by Kenneth Abel 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Boston cop Jack Walsh started drinking after his partner was
killed under suspicious circumstances. Drunk, Walsh causes an
automobile accident in which mafia boss Johnny D'Angelo's son is
killed. After Walsh serves a short prison term, he faces the
wrath of D'Angelo. The district attorney's office sees this as a
perfect opportunity to snare the mobster, with Walsh's help.
Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

The Black Ice  RC 38349
by Michael Connelly 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
When LAPD detective Harry Bosch has trouble solving the murder of
a smuggler of black ice (a mixture of heroin, cocaine, and PCP),
he turns to Calexico Moore in Narcotics for help. Moore commits
suicide soon after their talk, and Bosch begins to suspect that
Moore knew a lot more about black ice than he let on. As Bosch
puzzles out Moore's motives, Internal Affairs rushes to condemn
the dead man. Strong language and violence. 1993.

Bodies Electric  RC 37401
by Colin Harrison 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
At thirty-five Jack Whitman is making a six-figure salary at the
corporation as a vice president. His personal life has been empty
since the brutal drive-by shooting of his pregnant wife. Then he
is struck by the beauty of an impoverished woman riding on the
subway with her child and impulsively offers her a job. While his
obsession for this mysterious woman builds, his power at work
fades. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1993.

Body of a Crime  RC 39290
by Michael C. Eberhardt 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Young defense attorney Sean Barrett has been handed a great case:
a murder without a body. The accused is ex-baseball player Chad
Curtis, and the supposed victim is his former girlfriend Robin
Penrose. Chad was seen carrying Robin's body, but he claims she
was drunk and unconscious. Barrett's investigation takes
nightmarish twists right up to the trial. Strong language,
violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

Bucket Nut  RC 38358
by Liza Cody 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Wrestling fans call her Bucket Nut, but Eva Wylie's stage name is
the London Lassassin.When she's not wrestling, Eva runs errands
for a Chinese merchant and acts as night watchwoman in the car
lot that she and her two dogs live in. Eva's secret dream is to
track down the sister she was separated from as a child. But when
she befriends a young woman in trouble, Eva's carefully
constructed lifestyle is threatened. Strong language and
violence. 1993.

Bushmaster Fall  RC 38416
by Carl A. Posey 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
An international ecological thriller, set in Washington, D.C.,
and South America. A British naturalist working in a Bolivian
rain forest observes an unusual meteor shower and later becomes
disturbed by what is happening to the flora and fauna. A Russian
atomic specialist joins his investigation and suddenly the
partners are targets of a druglord. Violence, descriptions of
sex, and some strong language. 1992.

The Button Man  RC 38139
by Brian Freemantle 
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
When a young woman is found murdered in Moscow, local police
begin an investigation. They learn that the woman is an economist
connected to the American Embassy and, what's more, the niece of
a powerful United States senator who demands that the FBI
collaborate in finding the killer. Personal secrets, new murders,
and private reasons for concealing the truth threaten to
undermine their work. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. 1992.

The Cain Conversion  RC 38395
by Richard Aellen 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
A small boy in Russia is programmed to be an assassin. Years
later, Secret Serviceman Bill Sullivan answers the phone to a
voice that says, "I see the president and he's been bad," and he
begins to act strangely. As Sullivan learns that he is not the
Kansas boy he thought he was, an evil force from his past plots
to destroy his life. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Cauldron  RC 37636
by Larry Bond 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
By 1997 the New World Order has gone awry, and the entire planet
is in an economic mess. France and Germany have joined together
to form EurCon, with Russia planning to join them. The United
States and Britain have allied themselves with new Eastern
European countries against EurCon. Suddenly France and Germany
are locked in battle with Poland, and the world is at war. Some
violence and some strong language. 1993.

Chains of Command  RC 38177
by Dale Brown 
read by Ken Kliban
4 cassettes
December 1994. Tychina, a Ukrainian pilot on a test mission, is
almost shot down by a Russian plane. Russia seems determined to
reunite the former Soviet republics, but is it willing to pay the
cost of a full-scale nuclear war? The U.S. president calls on
former Operation Desert Storm pilot Daren Mace and combat pilot
Rebecca Furness to stop the Russians before it is too late.
Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex.
1993.

+The Chamber  RC 38861
by John Grisham 
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
The chamber is the gas variety and next in line for it is Klan
member Sam Cayhall. Sam is accused of the bombing murder of the
young twin sons of a Jewish attorney. After two mistrials, Sam
was free for over a decade before an ambitious district attorney
tried him again and won. Now a new attorney steps forward to
plead Sam's case. The lawyer is Sam's grandson, who needs to
discover more about his family's past. Strong language and some
violence. Bestseller 1994.

+Charade  RC 38853
by Sandra Brown 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
On October 10, 1990, three people die, and each one's heart
becomes a transplant. Cat Delaney, TV soap opera star, is one of
the recipients. After receiving her new heart, Cat also has a
figurative change of heart. Now she lives in San Antonio and has
a TV program, _Cat's Kids_, where she talks about kids to adopt.
But someone watching wants to reunite the heart and spirit of one
of the donors. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1994.

Chiller  RC 37484
by Sterling Blake 
read by Christopher Hurt
4 cassettes
Alex Cowell and Dr. Susan Hagerty run Immortality Incorporated, a
company specializing in cryonics. Recently they successfully
brought Alex's beloved dog back to life, after freezing her to
perform surgery using a new substance created by Susan. George, a
religious computer hacker, is out to get Susan because she is
keeping people from their holy appointments. Then Susan is
fatally wounded. Some violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Covenant of the Flame  RC 38253
by David Morrell 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Environmental journalist Tess Drake is shocked to learn that a
mysterious gray-eyed man she has just met has been brutally
murdered. As she and police detective Bill Craig puzzle over
Joseph Martin's odd lifestyle, they unwittingly become targets
too. It seems that Martin is one of the gray-eyed descendants of
an ancient group that worships the god Mithras and uses extreme
methods to save the environment. Strong language and violence.
1991.

Criminal Conversation  RC 39286
by Evan Hunter 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
New York District Attorney Michael Welles learns that young
playboy Andrew Faviola is acting head of the Mafia operation run
by his imprisoned father, Anthony Faviola. Planning to take him
down, Welles orders heavy surveillance of the younger Faviola.
What Welles doesn't realize is that his wife is having an affair
with the mafioso, who has hidden his true identity from her.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

The Crocodile Bird  RC 38432
by Ruth Rendell 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
At sixteen, Liza has led a very sheltered life with her mother
Eve in the gatehouse of Shrove House. But Shrove House has seen
murders over the years, and now the authorities are closing in.
Eve sends Liza to a friend, but Liza flees into the arms of Sean,
the young gardener she has been seeing secretly. As they travel,
Liza slowly recounts her odd life to Sean. Some strong language,
some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

+The Day after Tomorrow  RC 38597
by Allan Folsom 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
Paris, October 1994. American surgeon Paul Osborn is sitting in a
cafe drinking a glass of wine when he spots the man who killed
his father in 1966. Without thinking he attacks the man. It is an
act that sets in motion a chain of events involving seven
decapitated bodies, a massive train wreck, an international
conspiracy, and people in England, Switzerland, Germany, and
America. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1994.

Dead Eyes  RC 39197
by Stuart Woods 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Since she is careful never to give out her address, actress Chris
Callaway is alarmed when she receives unstamped fan letters and
roses at her home. After Chris falls and loses her eyesight, the
stalking continues. Believing someone has entered her house,
Chris calls the police. Detective Larsen, Chris, and her friend,
pint-sized gay hairdresser Danny Devere, set out to catch her
"Admirer." Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 1994.

Dead Man  RC 37611
by Joe Gores 
read by Ray Brown
2 cassettes
Eddie Dain's life as a private detective whose work is confined
to a computer suits him fine until he begins to probe an
accidental death that looks like a murder. Seeking to put an end
to the investigation, two men armed with shotguns kill Eddie's
wife and son and leave him for dead. But Dain spends years in
rehabilitation, turning himself into a killing machine seeking
vengeance. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1993.

The Disciples  RC 38056
by Joseph J. Andrew 
read by Ronald B. Meyer
4 cassettes
T.C. Steele is called out of retirement by the National Security
Agency when one of its recruiters, beautiful Rebecca Townsend,
seems to have gone over to the other side. He finds that she is
working, not for another government, but for a mysterious group
called the Disciples. Loyal to no nation, the Disciples buy and
sell secrets to influence the balance of power, which leads to
the end of the cold war. Strong language, descriptions of sex,
and some violence. 1993.

+Disclosure  RC 37678
by Michael Crichton 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Tom Sanders, a manager at a high-tech company, is on the way up
the corporate ladder. But Meredith Johnson, a former lover, gets
the position that he expected and tries to show Tom who is boss.
Spurned, Meredith accuses Tom of sexual harassment. He hires a
female lawyer with expertise in sexual misconduct cases and scans
the computer files for evidence of Meredith's manipulative
ability. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1993.

The Dog Hermit  RC 38584
by David Stout 
read by Christopher Hurt
2 cassettes
Newspaper editor Will Shafer is sent to the small town of Long
Creek to cover the kidnapping of a wealthy resident's young son.
Will's friend Fran Spicer had been assigned the story but a car
accident in Long Creek put him in the hospital. Though the boy is
soon found with a hermit, Will is troubled by inconsistencies in
the case and by the close-mouthed police force, and he takes a
closer look at Fran's "accident." Strong language and violence.
1993.

Dreaming Back  RC 38743
by M.E. Hirsh 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Leni Haring, having just finished her long-overdue dissertation
in New Mexico, is preparing to visit her renowned scientist
father in Boston. Leni needs his help to prove a suspicion held
by her lover, half-Hopi Ben Naya. But Leni never arrives, and her
father and her somewhat-estranged sister Leigh learn that she has
been murdered in her remote adobe house. Leigh flies to New
Mexico and lands in a web of clues. Strong language and violence.
1993.

The Eagle Has Landed  RC 36730
by Jack Higgins 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
After intense training, a small force of German paratroopers
lands on the Norfolk coast in England in 1943, with the aim of
capturing Churchill, who is spending the weekend at a neighboring
country house. Some strong language. 1975.

+The Edge of Sleep  RC 37626
by David Wiltse 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
FBI agent John Becker is once more pulled out of his extended
medical leave to track down a serial killer as in _Prayer for the
Dead (RC 35088)_. However, Becker's ability to understand the
killer's psyche doesn't seem to be working--the person he's after
doesn't fit the profile of a kidnapper. And now the son of
Becker's colleague and former lover has joined the missing.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1993.

Eightteen~  18mm Blues  RC 38334
by Gerald A. Browne 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
In Burma, two Japanese pearl divers are killed after they
discover oysters carrying eighteen-millimeter blue pearls, but
the young son of one of the divers escapes. Years later in San
Francisco, Grady Bowman is building up his own gem business after
his boss's daughter divorces him. When Bowman and his new lover
travel to Burma and meet up with the diver's son, the old mystery
resurfaces. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1993.

The Empire of Ice  RC 39137
by Richard Moran 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
February 3, 2000. The _Abyss_ and its crew, led by American
geophysicist Ben Meade, are above the Mid-Atlantic Ridge checking
on the rapidly growing R-9 volcano, whose peak is now less than
one hundred feet below the ocean surface. It has disrupted ocean
currents, and an ice age is imminent in the British Isles. When
R-9 erupts, it upsets the political and scientific worlds, as
well as the physical. Violence and strong language. 1994.

Eye Contact  RC 39272
by Stephen Collins 
read by David Hilder
3 cassettes
Actress Nicolette Stallings is what her therapist calls a sex
junkie and an exhibitionist. She attempts a "triple": three men
in one night. But the married attorney she arranges a late-night
rendezvous with refuses to go along with Nick's insistence on
anonymity. When she rebuffs him after he tracks her down, he
reacts badly, and Nick is in real trouble. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

+Fatal Cure  RC 37945
by Robin Cook 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
When the Wilsons finish their internships, they interview for
positions in Bartlet, Vermont. Angela is immediately hired as a
pathologist for Bartlet Community Hospital, and her husband David
becomes an internist with the HMO that contracts with the
hospital. But their new life quickly becomes nightmarish as
patients begin dying for no reason and a corpse is uncovered in
their basement! Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993.

Gone, but Not Forgotten  RC 37310
by Phillip Margolin 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
In Hunter's Point, New York, three women disappear; the only
traces are a black rose and a note saying "Gone, But Not
Forgotten." Then the same note is found next to the bodies of the
wife and daughter of attorney Peter Lake. The killer was
supposedly caught, but ten years later identical cases appear in
Portland, Oregon. Is the man Betsy Tannenbaum is defending the
long-vanished Peter Lake? Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.

Gone South  RC 39130
by Robert R. McCammon 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Soldiers in Vietnam referred to cracking up as "going south."
Twenty-odd years later, laid off from work and struggling with
Agent Orange-induced leukemia, veteran Dan finally "goes south"
himself, accidentally shooting a bank manager over the
repossession of his truck. On the run, Dan links up with a woman
searching for a faith healer to remove her birthmark. They are
pursued by a unique pair of bounty hunters. Strong language and
violence. 1992.

Grace Point  RC 38681
by Anne D. LeClaire 
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
In Zoe's mother's rental house at Grace Point, Zoe and Jake
Barlow are trying to salvage their marriage after Jake is accused
of molesting their daughter's sitter. This new life is shattered
when their infant son is kidnapped and Zoe discovers four infant
skeletons in the attic. Is the answer to their son's whereabouts
in the tragic story of the house's former occupant, Rosalina
Santos? Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

Grass Roots  RC 37797
by Stuart Woods 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Will Lee's mentor, Georgia senator Ben Carr, has suffered a
stroke, and Lee plans to run for his Senate seat. But he has been
assigned to defend Larry Moody in a race-murder trial. As Lee
tries to juggle the job of running a campaign and defending a
client, he must also contend with a group of vigilantes known as
The Elect, who want to keep Lee out of the Senate. Violence,
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1989.

Gun Men  RC 37403
by Gary Friedman 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Leslie Mattox, a young man of no distinction who is determined to
become famous, massacres a number of innocents at his old
elementary school before he is killed by a policeman. Tran Van
Duong, father of one of the victims, hires hit man Eliot Brod to
murder George Herbert Brenden, spokesperson for a gun lobby. And
Patrick R. Taylor, head of the lobby, orders his security chief
to take care of Brenden's killer. Violence and strong language.
1993.

Hard Aground  RC 38636
by James W. Hall 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Fortyish Hap Tyler lives with his archaeologist brother Dan in
the Miami house they inherited from their famous grandfather.
When Dan is murdered after hinting about buried treasure, Hap
suspects Dan's lover, journalist Marguerite Rawlings, and her
conniving politician mother. But soon Hap and Marguerite are
investigating the death together--one step ahead of the odd trio
who killed Dan. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Heir Apparent  RC 37663
by Kate Coscarelli 
read by Helen Harrelson
2 cassettes
Lacey Gallagher expects to inherit Gallagher's Best when her
father dies. After all, she has been running the company since
her father became ill. And everyone knows that her brother Scott
is not a businessman. But when the will is read, dramatic changes
have been made. Then, the day after their father's funeral, Scott
is killed. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
1993.

Hollywood Nocturnes  RC 38716
by James Ellroy 
read by J.P. Linton
2 cassettes
The author works a handful of factual details into "Out of the
Past," the first of this set of dark pieces from 1950s Los
Angeles night scenes, to introduce the main theme of "Dick
Contino's Blues," a novella based on an accordion player's story
about "fear, courage, and heavily compromised redemptions." In
the final five short stories, Ellroy riffs on a variety of
crimes, prolonging the sinister mood. Violence and strong
language. 1994.

+Honor among Thieves  RC 37335
by Jeffrey Archer 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Saddam Hussein's latest plan to embarrass the United States is to
steal the Declaration of Independence and publicly burn it on
July 4, 1993. To aid his plan he creates a look-alike President
Clinton, has a Hollywood director make a fake motorcade movie,
and hires a forger who makes an exact duplicate of the document,
even using 200-year-old paper, pen, and ink. In the end there is
one major problem: which is the real Declaration? Bestseller
1993.

+Hotel Pastis: A Novel of Provence  RC 37331
by Peter Mayle 
read by Jamie Horton
2 cassettes
Author of _A Year in Provence (RC 33617)_ and _Toujours Provence
(RC 33618)_ revisits the region. Simon Shaw, in need of a change
of pace, sets off on the spur of the moment in his Porsche.
Stranded in a small town by a car crash, Shaw is charmed into
acquiring a rundown place to turn into a hotel. While thus
distracted, his potential paradise is encircled by a criminal
element. Some strong language. Bestseller 1993.

In the Presence of Enemies  RC 37828
by William J. Coughlin 
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
After five years with a firm, probate attorney Jake Martin knows
that if he doesn't make partner now he will be let go. Meanwhile
his wife (who has been given partnership in another firm) is
treating him very coolly. The death of banker Augustus Daren
offers the perfect chance for Martin to prove his worth. Instead,
Martin is soon risking his career defending Daren's determined
young widow against Daren's grown children and employees. Strong
language. 1993.

+Inca Gold  RC 38872
by Clive Cussler 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
A group of archaeologists is exploring a Peruvian sinkhole and
gets in trouble. Dirk Pitt happens to be in the neighborhood and
comes to their aid. But the rescue simply sets in motion a series
of events that find Pitt looking for lost treasure, being
captured by a band of art smugglers, and swimming through an
uncharted underground river. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 1994.

+Interest of Justice  RC 37496
by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes
Judge Lara Sanderstone's house is ransacked after she frees an
accused murderer. Meanwhile, her sister Ivory has banned Lara
from her family because Lara disapproves of her abusive new
husband Sam. When Ivory and Sam are found murdered, Lara and a
police detective frantically look for connections with the help
of Ivory's son and Emmet, who has Lou Gehrig's disease. Strong
language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Journeyman Tailor  RC 37407
by Gerald Seymour 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
British officer Cathy Parker is assigned to protect an IRA
informant in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Working with her
is Gary Brennard, a new undercover agent. As Cathy works to
"toughen up" Gary, they become attracted to each other. But in
their line of work duty comes first, and Cathy is dedicated to
her job--almost to the point of getting herself killed. Strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

L.A. Times  RC 38296
by Stuart Woods 
read by Scott Sedar
2 cassettes
Movie-obsessed Vincente Callabrese is not going to be a Mafia
thug forever. Secretly, he has developed a new identity: smooth
film student Michael Vincent who plans to become a movie
producer. Vincent finds his ticket to success when a talented
classmate approaches him for help with a film. But Hollywood
proves not to be far enough away to erase Vincent's Mafia ties
and techniques. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Landfall  RC 37169
by Tony Gibbs 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
_Glory_, an old yacht owned by Gillian Verdean and skippered by
Jeremy Barr, is chartered by Jake Adler, who boards on a
Caribbean island accompanied by Isabel Machado. Soon Isabel gets
involved with first mate Patrick O'Mara, but a lover's triangle
is the least of Gillian and Jeremy's worries. It seems Jake plans
to put down a communist revolt that turns out to be a complex
anti-Israeli plot. Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.

League of Terror: A November Man Novel  RC 36713
by Bill Granger 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Devereaux, the November Man, cared enough about Rita Macklin to
not return her phone calls. Now Rita has been shot, and his
nemesis, Henry McGee, claims responsibility. McGee also plans to
wound Devereaux and get him out of the way while he extorts money
from a major airline. Devereaux pulls himself together, rescues
Rita, and heads for London where he discovers a perfect fate for
McGee. Violence and strong language. 1990.

+Loose among the Lambs  RC 37498
by Jay Brandon 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Children have been molested in San Antonio, and the culprit now
wants to turn himself in to District Attorney Mark Blackwell. But
why won't Chris Davis surrender to the police instead? Can the
arrest of Davis help Blackwell in his reelection campaign? When
the case begins to fall apart, a ten-year-old comes forth with
information that will disturb the entire city. Violence, strong
language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Love and Murder  RC 37850
by Gail Bowen 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
When Clea Poole, manager of Sally Love's womanswork gallery, is
killed, Sally's most loyal supporters become suspects. And Joanne
Kilbourn, who recently returned as a university professor and a
widowed mother of three, becomes involved again in the Love
family's problems. Once Sally's best friend, Joanne recalls
Sally's brush with death more than thirty years ago. Some
violence and some descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Lovers  RC 37664
by Morris West 
read by Patrick Horgan
2 cassettes
In the summer of 1952, Australian Bryan Cavanagh, fresh out of
law school, is in Italy contemplating his next move when
Bostonian Declan Molloy hires him as crew on his yacht, the
_Salamandra d'Oro_. Cavanagh becomes involved in a series of
intrigues and an affair with Princess Giulia Farnese, soon to
become Molloy's wife. Forty years later, Cavanagh is closing an
international deal when he is summoned to meet his son, a Vatican
diplomat. Strong language. 1993.

The Mediterranean Caper  RC 38369
by Clive Cussler 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
It is a quiet Sunday afternoon at Brady Field on the island of
Thasos in the Aegean Sea. Then suddenly an old World War I
biplane appears out of nowhere and attacks the installation. Off
the coast, the _First Attempt_, part of the National Underwater
Marine Agency, is hit with a series of "accidents." Major Dirk
Pitt, sent to investigate, keeps remembering a plane shot down
sixty years ago. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1973.

Mefisto in Onyx  RC 39314
by Harlan Ellison 
read by Harlan Ellison
1 cassette
Rudy Pairis has known Allison Roche, deputy district attorney in
Alabama, for eleven years. They even spent one night together.
But what she wants him to do now is just too much. Allison has
made sure that Henry Lake Spanning will die for all the brutal
slayings he has committed. Suddenly she is not sure Henry is
guilty, though, and she wants Rudy, who is telepathic, to get
into Henry Spanning's mind. Strong language. 1993.

Montezuma's Man  RC 38292
by Jerome Charyn 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Joe Barbarossa acquired his toughness at a tender age, and when
he returned from Vietnam, he was ready to become a New York cop,
a job that provided a decent living but not enough to support his
big sister, Roz. And so Joe has a sideline--dealing drugs. He
also works closely with the FBI and Commissioner Isaac Sidel.
Excitement grows when they discover some wooden puppets from
Sicily that tell more than one story. Violence and strong
language. 1993.

Mortal Memory  RC 38068
by Thomas H. Cook 
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Until architect Steve Farris is approached by Rebecca Soltero he
does not dwell on his shattered childhood. But Rebecca is writing
a book on men who kill their families and that's what Steve's
father did--killed his family. Rebecca helps Steve recover bits
of memory that might explain the slaughter. Another tragedy
occurs and Steve, having nothing to lose, goes directly to the
source for the whole truth. Violence and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Mother's Day  RC 38572
by Patricia MacDonald 
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
Bayland, Massachusetts, Mother's Day! Karen Newhall and her
husband are supposed to have lunch with their adopted
thirteen-year-old daughter, Jenny. But Jenny doesn't show up for
lunch. Shortly after Karen and Greg return home, they have a
visitor--Jenny's birth mother, Linda Emery. Linda's return to her
hometown sets into motion the revelation of long-kept secrets and
several murders. Some strong language and some violence. 1994.

+Mr. Murder  RC 37497
by Dean Koontz 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Either his mind has gone haywire or something bad is about to
happen to writer Marty Stillwater: he is panicked. He loads his
guns and goes to the doctor. When he comes back home, the Other
is there--a "man" identical to Marty who wants to step into his
life. Gunshots and a broken back don't faze the Other, and it
gets away. When the police express disbelief, Marty and his
family take flight. Strong language, violence, and descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1993.

+Mrs. de Winter  RC 37493
by Susan Hill 
read by Yvonne Fair Tessler
3 cassettes
In this "sequel" to Daphne du Maurier's _Rebecca (RC 11106)_, the
de Winters have come home to England for Beatrice's funeral after
ten years abroad. A mystery arises when a bouquet of perfect
white flowers is found with a card signed simply "R," and Mrs. de
Winter begins raising questions about the sender. She also
becomes concerned about Maxim's growing sense of guilt over
Rebecca's death. Bestseller 1993.

Name of the Beast  RC 38169
by Daniel Easterman 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Cairo, Egypt, 1999. Unusual things are happening--rain where
there has never been rain, children with old hands and faces,
two-headed calves, and a prophecy about the coming of the
Antichrist. Could he be Al-Qurtubi, a dangerous force in Egypt?
Archaeologist A'isha Manfaluti and retired British Intelligence
officer Michael Hunt are the only ones who can stop Al-Qurtubi,
but he has plans for them. Strong language, violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.

Natural Enemies  RC 38164
by Sara Cameron 
read by John Horton
2 cassettes
African-based American reporter Sam Hawthorne stumbles upon the
corpse of the Kenya Wildlife Service director, then receives
calls from the murderers who falsely claim to be
environmentalists. As Hawthorne works with police detective
Wangai, the group strikes again and then sets its sights on
Hawthorne's former lover, elephant researcher Maya Saito. Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Night Prey  RC 38595
by John Sandford 
read by David Palmer
2 cassettes
Koop has two bad habits: he's a cat burglar and he stabs women to
death. When he becomes obsessed with Sara Jensen after robbing
her apartment, he increases his assaults. Alarmed, his two
pursuers search wildly for clues to identify him. Feminist
investigator Meagan Connell vows that, with or without Lucas
Davenport's help, she will capture Koop before her cancer kills
her. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex.
1994.

Paid and Loving Eyes  RC 38381
by Jonathan Gash 
read by David Palmer
3 cassettes
Lovejoy is spending the evening driving one of Gaunt's Tryste
Service vans when he gets word that he is wanted immediately to
judge the authenticity of antique vases. Unfortunately he
discovers a fraud. But that will not be the only sham he
uncovers. As Lovejoy digs into the matter, he learns that he is
also being deceived by his lover, Almira, who gets him involved
with a French entrepreneur. Some strong language and some
violence. 1993.

Paradise Junction  RC 38287
by Phillip Finch 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Caitlin Hames is looking for the good life when she sheds Ruark,
her rich but tightwad boyfriend, and marries his partner, Hays
Teale. Now bored and looking for excitement, she talks Teale into
burglary lessons from ex-con Sunny Naull. Next the couple decide
to hit Ruark and hire additional help. Soon they find out just
how difficult it is to trust anyone and that getting one's
thrills from crime is a dangerous game. Some strong language.
1993.

Precipice  RC 37875
by Tom Savage 
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
When Kay Prescott hires Diana Meissen as governess, she gets more
than she expects. It seems Diana may have several identities and
some connection with Kay's husband, Adam. In addition, a string
of seemingly unconnected murders may have their nexus at
Cliffhanger, the Prescott's home. Violence, some descriptions of
sex, and some strong language. 1994.

+Private Pleasures  RC 37937
by Lawrence Sanders 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Chemist Greg Barrow is working on a special military project to
create a pill that will increase a soldier's aggressiveness. His
coworker Marleen Todd is working on a perfume that will recreate
the feeling of romance. Both Greg and Marleen are having family
problems, but neither is prepared for the effect their creations
will have on their lives. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994.

Prizzi's Money  RC 37872
by Richard Condon 
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
Julia Melvini thought she put the Prizzis behind her when she
married wealthy presidential advisor Harry Asbury. Then Asbury
experiences some financial difficulties, and Julia helps him
concoct a self-kidnapping scheme that will put them back in the
black. Amazed that Prizzi henchman Charley Partanna comes after
her, a betrayed Julia learns of Asbury's own mob connections and
must plot her escape. Prequel to _Prizzi's Glory (RC 28577)_.
Strong language. 1994.

The Racket  RC 39305
by Anita Mason 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Rosa Van Meurs and her cousin Fabio both live in fear. Rosa, a
history teacher in Brazil, wrote a letter to the _Washington
Post_ decrying a Brazilian mining company that unfairly usurped a
native tribe's land. Now she is threatened with the loss of her
job. Fabio, poet and dreamer, fears reprisal from the underworld
boss for whom he has done some work. He has come to Rosa for
help. Some strong language and some violence. 1990.

+Remember Me  RC 38860
by Mary Higgins Clark 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Adam and Menley Nichols are planning a long vacation at the Cape
with their new baby. Menley, who has been suffering the
aftereffects of their first child's accidental death, needs the
rest. Instead, she is confused by spooky happenings in their old
rented house--including hearing her dead son's voice. Meanwhile
Adam, an attorney, has agreed to defend a local man accused of
drowning his wealthy wife. Some strong language. Bestseller 1994.

Rogue Warrior II: Red Cell  RC 37820
by Richard Marcinko and John Weisman 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Marcinko continues his account of life in the SEALs, begun in
_Rogue Warrior (RC 35066),_ with this fictional account of Red
Cell, the SEALs unit he created that tests security at Navy
installations. Now retired, Marcinko is checking out security at
Tokyo's airport when he discovers Americans smuggling weapons to
North Korea through Japan. Suddenly Marcinko is recalled to duty
with Red Cell. Violence and strong language. 1994.

+Sahara  RC 37326
by Clive Cussler 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
Dirk Pitt, in Egypt on a survey project, is asked to change plans
to search for the origin of a red tide, off the coast of West
Africa, that threatens the world's oxygen supply. As Pitt and his
sidekick Al Giordino seek the pollutants, they suffer enslavement
in a coal mine, rescue a woman from cannibalistic nomads,
discover a hazardous waste-disposal plant, and find the body of a
pilot missing for thirty years. Violence. Bestseller 1992.

The Scarlet Angel  RC 37908
by Elizabeth Palmer 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Wealthy long-time bachelor George Marchant falls for the
conniving Camilla Vane. Camilla, who marries George to finance
her social life in Rome, is horrified when he insists that they
return to his country home in England. Bored, Camilla seduces
George's brother Tom, breaking up the long-standing affair
between Tom and his twin brother's wife. This begins a chain of
disastrous events for the Marchants. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Scorpion in the Sea: The Goldsborough Incident  RC 38194
by P.T. Deutermann 
read by Ray Foushee
4 cassettes
Commander Mike Montgomery is on the bridge of an antique
destroyer when he is charged with finding a Libyan submarine off
the Florida coast. Suspicious that this might spell the end of
his naval career, Mike orders the crew into action. But not
everything is happening offshore. It seems that Mike is better
able to avoid torpedoes than he is the wife of his commanding
officer. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex.
1992.

The Select  RC 39047
by F. Paul Wilson 
read by Mikel Lambert
2 cassettes
Quinn is applying to the prestigious Ingraham College of
Medicine. Also applying are Quinn's longtime friend Matt and his
college roommate Tim. Both men get in, but Quinn, who misses a
crucial question on the entrance exam, doesn't. The trio devises
a way to get Quinn to take Matt's place, not realizing what that
missed question means: unlike her friends, Quinn cannot be
brainwashed. Strong language and violence. 1994.

A Simple Plan  RC 38148
by Scott Smith 
read by Nick Sullivan
3 cassettes
Hank Mitchell is a thirtyish accountant at the feed store in his
small hometown. Seven years ago his parents, facing bankruptcy,
died in a suicidal car crash. Hank has a pregnant wife, Sarah,
and an older brother, Jacob, who never amounted to much. Their
lives become nightmarish when Hank, Jacob, and Jacob's friend
come upon a crashed plane containing 4.4 million dollars and
concoct a simple plan. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Smilla's Sense of Snow  RC 37499
by Peter Hoeg 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
3 cassettes
When Isaiah, a six-year-old Inuit boy, is killed falling off the
roof of a warehouse, his neighbor Smilla, a young woman who is
generally misanthropic yet inclined to look out for Isaiah,
refuses to believe it is an accident. Smilla begins her
investigation in Copenhagen, where her powers of
observation--sharpened by her fascination with mathematics--help
her to solve the mystery. Violence and some strong language.
1992.

+Spandau Phoenix  RC 38871
by Greg Iles 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
On May 10, 1941, Rudolf Hess flew to England for a meeting with
the duke of Hamilton. But was it Hess who met with the duke, or
was it his pilot? Now in 1987, Spandau Prison is being
demolished. The last prisoner--number seven--has committed
suicide. Or has he been murdered? And was he really Hess? Hans
Apfel finds some papers at Spandau that may answer those
questions, but now he and his wife are in great danger. Violence
and strong language. Bestseller 1993.

Street of No Return  RC 39244
by David Goodis 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
The drunks on Skid Row call him "Whitey" because that is the
color of his hair, even though he is only thirty-three years old.
Another unusual thing about Whitey is his voice--not much above a
whisper. Once he was headed for a career in show business, but
Celia, a prostitute, caught his attention and her man Sharkey put
an end to that. Now he's on the street where life can get
exciting when a person needs a drink. Violence and strong
language. 1954.

Tainted Evidence  RC 37449
by Robert Daley 
read by Ken Kliban
3 cassettes
Two Harlem police detectives--sloppy, overweight, bitter Dan
Muldoon and his womanizing, sharply dressed partner Mike
Barone--occasionally use unorthodox procedures for getting their
perps. When their arrest of a drug dealer leaves five policemen
injured, they realize they're in trouble. But it's up to the
dealer's hot-shot lawyer and prosecutor Karen Henning to prove
who acted wrongly. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Taste: A 1934 Chateau Branaire-Ducru Tainted!  RC 37383
by Roald Dahl 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
Richard Pratt, president of the Epicures, is a dinner guest at
the London home of Mike Schofield and his wife. Louise, the
Schofield's daughter, and the narrator and his wife are also
present. Pratt and the host frequently propose a little betting
game over the name and vintage of the wine, but tonight the odds
are extremely high and the reputation of the expert is at stake.
1951.

The Terminal Man  RC 37984
by Michael Crichton 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
After a car accident, thirty-four-year-old computer scientist
Harry Benson experiences blackouts during which he engages in
violent behavior. In addition, he has a growing paranoia that
machines are taking over the earth. In a test case, doctors
implant a computer in Harry to control the blackouts. But before
they can perfect the interface, Harry escapes. Will the computer
fuel his violent paranoia? Violence and strong language. 1972.

_The_ _Third Man_ and _The Fallen Idol_  RC 38701
by Graham Greene 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Two stories by the British novelist and playwright that were
later made into films. In _The Fallen Idol_, originally published
under the title "The Basement Room" in 1935, a young boy left in
the care of the butler and his wife learns about adult deceits.
_The Third Man_, first published in 1950, is set in Vienna
shortly after World War II. Occupation forces control the city
that is no stranger to kidnapping and death. 1976.

Thirty~   32 Cadillacs  RC 37271
by Joe Gores 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
The gypsy world is shocked by news that its aging king Staley
Zlachi is dying after a nasty fall down an escalator. To honor
Zlachi's love of Cadillacs, the two gypsies vying to succeed him
scam a bank out of money for thirty-one of the cars for his
funeral and seek his favorite pink 1958 Caddy to bury him in.
This spree puts the men and women of the DKA repo agency in hot
pursuit. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1992.

+The Throat  RC 38073
by Peter Straub 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
Characters from both _Koko (RC 28035)_ and _Mystery (RC 30711)_
return to flush out a serial killer in Millhaven, Illinois. When
murders occur that mimic the method used by a serial killer years
before, one victim's husband turns to fellow Vietnam veteran and
former Millhaven resident, Tim Underhill, for help. Flashbacks to
the war and to Tim's childhood color his search for the killer.
Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993.

+Thunder Point  RC 37627
by Jack Higgins 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In 1945 Martin Bormann fled Nazi Germany with a suitcase
containing the Windsor Protocol and a list of British and
American supporters of the Nazi cause. Now it is 1992. Henry
Baker has discovered a submarine with that suitcase aboard lying
off the Virgin Islands. Brigadier Ferguson of British security
gives Sean Dillon the task of recovering those papers. But there
are others who also want to find them. Strong language and some
violence. Bestseller 1993.

A Ticket to the Boneyard: A Matthew Scudder Novel  RC 39124
by Lawrence Block 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Ex-NYPD cop Matt Scudder's private investigation and rounds of AA
meetings are interrupted by a call from an old friend, prostitute
Elaine Mardell. Twelve years ago, James Leo Motley terrorized
Elaine and her friend Connie, and Scudder framed him into prison.
Now Motley's out, Connie and her family have been murdered, and
Elaine and Scudder are next. Strong language, violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1990.

The Trial of Abigail Goodman  RC 37670
by Howard Fast 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
Shortly after a state law is signed stating that abortion after
the first trimester is murder punishable by death,
forty-one-year-old professor Abigail Goodman is arrested. How did
the district attorney obtain Goodman's medical records? And is
ninety-one days really the second trimester? Abigail's
attorney-husband and two married civil-rights attorneys must
convince a southern judge and jury that the case is a fraud. Some
strong language. 1993.

Twenty-Seven  RC 38329
by William Diehl 
read by James DeLotel
4 cassettes
Before the outbreak of World War II, the Germans devise a plan to
keep the United States uninvolved. The key player is an actor who
is a master of disguises. Johann Ingersoll, referred to as "27,"
travels to America to await the call to action. But the Germans
make a fatal mistake when they kill the woman American bootlegger
Francis Keegan loves. Keegan channels his anger into stopping
"27." Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1990.

Twice Burned  RC 37466
by Kit Craig 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
Steve marries Vivian knowing little about her strange
relationship with her late twin brother. When Vivian and Steve
have twin daughters, Steve notes something odd about the girls,
and Vivian runs away with them. Some years later, after angering
the twins, Vivian dies mysteriously and Steve is sent for to
assume their care. But Steve too meets a violent end, leaving his
confused new wife with a ready-made family. Strong language and
violence. 1993.

Typhoon  RC 38521
by Mark Joseph 
read by Ken Kliban
2 cassettes
Captain "Plutonium Jack" Gunner and the crew aboard the USS
_Reno_ are initiating a group of men on their first trip under
the Arctic Circle when they receive word that the Soviets have
launched a test torpedo from a Typhoon-class submarine. Russian
Vice Admiral Zenko was against the test because of possible
ramifications. Captain Gunner comes to the aid of Zenko as they
track down Russian Admiral Deminov, who wants to start a civil
war. Strong language. 1991.

Undue Influence  RC 38592
by Steve Martini 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Before she died, the wife of attorney Paul Madriani [_Prime
Witness (RC 37306)_] asked that he help her younger sister,
Laurel Vega. Laurel is fighting her ex-husband and his new wife
for custody of her teenaged children. Then the second Mrs. Vega
is killed and Laurel is in real trouble: she was seen at the
house, she fled the state, and she destroyed evidence. Strong
language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994.

A Walk among the Tombstones  RC 39132
by Lawrence Block 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
The young wife of wealthy drug dealer Kenan Khoury is kidnapped
while shopping. Following the abductors' instructions, Khoury
delivers $400,000. In return he receives the dismembered corpse
of his wife. Unwilling to go to the police, Khoury hires private
detective Matt Scudder, who has few clues until he examines a
previous similar kidnapping-murder case. Strong language and
violence. 1992.

+White Shark  RC 38851
by Peter Benchley 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
1945: Ernst Kruger has a mission to complete for the Fuehrer,
that involves the bronze box on board a submarine. But when the
sub has to make a sudden dive, it implodes and all is
lost--except for the bronze box. 1996: The bronze box has been
opened, and Simon Chase, of the Osprey Island Marine Institute,
soon knows that there is a dangerous creature out there in the
sea. Violence and strong language. 1994.

Winter in the Heart  RC 39035
by David Poyer 
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
When elderly, hermit-like Mr. Halvorsen collapses, tests show
exposure to poison. High schooler Phil Romanelli puts aside his
own troubles and suicidal thoughts to help Halvorsen track the
source of poisoning to local tycoon Brad Boulton. Meanwhile,
after learning she has contracted syphilis from the married
Boulton, Jaysine Farmer joins the unlikely duo in their effort to
stop the man. Strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Witness: Badge of Honor, Book 4  RC 37576
by W.E.B. Griffin 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
In the sequel to _The Victim (RC 36240)_, Peter Wohl and his
Special Operations policemen are joined by Jack Malone, who,
after a run of personal bad luck, has made the mistake of
suspecting a prominent car dealer of thievery. Meanwhile, a
furniture store holdup by a group of terrorists ends in murder,
with only one witness willing to identify them. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

The Wrestler's Cruel Study  RC 37802
by Stephen Dobyns 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Michael Marmaduke's fiance, Rose White, is kidnapped by two
gorillas who come in through her window and take her away. Her
twin sister, Violet, is responsible. Michael, trained as a
wrestler by Primus Muldoon and known as Marduk the Magnificent,
sets out to find Rose. He faces physical and mental challenges,
as well as hybrid men-beasts and street gangs, in his search.
Strong language and some violence. 1993.

A Year of Favor  RC 39042
by Julia MacDonnell 
read by Grainne Cassidy
3 cassettes
Elizabeth Guerrera, a reporter for the _Herald-Sun_ for more than
six years, wonders when her big break will come. At last it is
here, and she is off to Central America to cover events in the
coffee-producing country of Bellavista. But when she arrives, she
gets caught up in a struggle between allegiance to citizens who
are mistreated and loyalty to the minister of defense who seduces
her. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

War Stories

The Bridge over the River Kwai  RC 37925
by Pierre Boulle 
read by Alan Hewitt
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Satire focusing on a British colonel in a Japanese prison camp
during World War II. Even in captivity this officer keeps a stiff
upper lip and maintains strict discipline among his fellow
prisoners. When he is put in charge of building a bridge with
prison labor, he is so successful that he betrays the Allied
commandos who have come to blow up his efforts. 1954.

Eagles at War  RC 36090
by Walter J. Boyne 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Continues the aviation history saga begun in _Trophy for Eagles
(RC 30842)_ with an account of weapons development in World War
II. General Henry Caldwell and aviation pioneers Frank Bandfield
and Hadley Roget match wits with Germany's Captain Helmut Josten
and Bruno Hafner as each tries to create a long-range fighter
plane. And Caldwell must keep his head out of the clouds when it
comes to Elsie Raynor. Strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1991.

Firefall  RC 39266
by Ed Ruggero 
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Operation Solid Steel is supposed to be a series of practice
maneuvers between U.S. Army Rangers led by Major Mark Isen and
the German army. The Rangers have parachuted into German
territory near the North Sea, where they are to engage the
so-called enemy. But instead of the friendly Germans they expect,
they are confronted by the ultra-rightist German People's
Union--and the Rangers have no live ammunition! Violence and
strong language. 1994.

Glory Enough for All: The Battle of the Crater; a Novel of the
Civil War  RC 38070
by Duane Schultz 
read by Terence Aselford
3 cassettes
Despondent after the death of his wife, Henry Pleasants joins the
Union troops hoping to die. But now he wants to stay alive--he
has fallen in love again. When one of his men suggests a way to
end both the hopeless stalemate at Cemetery Hill and the war,
Pleasants jumps at the chance. His unit plans to use their mining
skills to blow up the hill. Strong language and violence. 1993.

Guard of Honor  RC 39009
by William P. Kennedy 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
A select group of military cadets train in the techniques of
counterinsurgency warfare in the foothills of the Appalachian
Mountains. Their immediate goal is to earn the green beret.
Suddenly their rugged shells are cracked when some of their
officers are murdered--clearly by a person trained in covert
killing tactics. The ensuing court martial exposes the motives of
the murderer and questions the morality of warfare. Violence and
strong language. 1993.

+Honor Bound  RC 37933
by W.E.B. Griffin 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
In October 1942, the Office of Strategic Services gives Marine
lieutenant Clete Frade his next mission--commanding a three-man
team to destroy a merchant vessel of neutral Argentina that is
replenishing German submarines. Aside from his military ability
and fluency in Spanish, Frade has another asset for this
mission--a high-ranking Argentinean father he's never seen.
Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993.

+The Hope  RC 37628
by Herman Wouk 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
Historical account of love and war amidst the three major
conflicts of modern Israel's short history. Beginning with the
1948 War of Independence, continuing through the 1956 Suez War,
and ending with the 1967 Six-Day War, the story centers around
the lives of three people: Commander Zev Barak; Don Kishote, a
young soldier who moves up through the ranks to commander; and
Sam Pasternak of the Mossad. Strong language. Bestseller 1993.

Inshallah  RC 38484
by Oriana Fallaci 
read by K.D. Henry
5 cassettes
Lebanon, fall 1983. A story in three acts about the civil war in
Beirut. Act one: the French and American barracks are bombed,
killing more than 400 men. Act two: the Italian peacekeepers
await the bomb that will destroy their barracks; in the meantime,
they do their best to keep order in the divided city. Act three:
a brutal battle breaks out and the Italian forces must face a
group of militant fundamentalists. Strong language and violence.
1990.

Phantom Leader  RC 37713
by Mark Berent 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
In this sequel to _Steel Tiger (RC 33599)_, air force flyers take
part in the 1968 Tet offensive. Major Algernon Apple is the first
black fighter pilot shot down, ending up in a prison camp.
Captain Toby Parker spots tanks on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Colonel
Wolf Lochert is charged with murdering an enemy agent. And Major
Court Bannister is faced with a career-threatening choice.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Promise of Light  RC 38321
by Paul Watkins 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
In 1921, fresh out of college, Ben Sheridan returns home with
news of a bank job offer only to learn that his widowed
fire-chief father has just been injured. When the blood
transfusion from Ben kills his father, Ben discovers his father's
life has been a lie. Setting off to Ireland to learn the truth
about his origin, Ben walks into a war and a group of men who
remember the man he called father in quite a different light.
Strong language and violence. 1992.

Targets of Opportunity  RC 37770
by Joe Weber 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Marine pilot Brad Austin is puzzled when he is transferred back
to the States and told by civilian Cap Spencer to change his
identity and turn in his uniforms. Austin, along with three other
pilots, is asked to test-fly a rickety North Vietnamese plane.
Why this is so hush-hush soon becomes apparent: Spencer is CIA
and he wants the pilots to fly this bucket of bolts into enemy
territory for surprise attacks. Some strong language and
violence. 1993.

The Ten Thousand  RC 38232
by Harold Coyle 
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
German Chancellor Johann Ruff holds a grudge against America for
causing the death of his family. Now his chance for revenge has
come. U.S. President Abigail Wilson has ordered American troops
to invade Ukraine and remove the missiles the Ukrainians were
supposed to surrender. But as they march across Germany with the
missiles, the Americans are captured by German forces and
compelled to give up their weapons. Some violence and some strong
language. 1993.

Trial by Fire  RC 37388
by Harold Coyle 
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Second Lieutenant Nancy Kozak's first day as a combat officer at
Fort Hood, Texas, is the same day Mexican President Montalvo dies
in a fiery plane crash. That event triggers a Mexican revolution
that turns the United States-Mexican border into a combat zone.
Drug lord Hector Alamn has started the revolution, but Kozak and
others will be involved as U.S. diplomats work to avoid all-out
border war. Some violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. 1992.

A Very Long Engagement  RC 38200
by Sbastien Japrisot 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
In 1917, Manech is one of five French soldiers arrested for
self-mutilation. Their captors are given the horrifying task of
releasing the prisoners at the front line to be shot by the
Germans. A few years later Manech's wheelchair-using fiance
Mathilde learns these details from a dying soldier. Realizing
that Manech's death has never really been proved, Mathilde begins
a search for her beloved. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1993.

War Breaker  RC 39280
by Jim DeFelice 
read by Ronald B. Meyer
3 cassettes
Michael O'Connell, once fired from the CIA for helping the
Pakistani air force acquire three B-50s, is now needed to destroy
or retrieve those retrofitted bombers before they can be used to
drop nuclear bombs on India. O'Connell, who flies helicopters
only, hires a pilot to sneak him into India just as the U.S.
Secretary of State is kidnapped. A rescue and plans for at least
one B-50 keep the threat of war up in the air. Some strong
language. 1993.

Westerns

Apache Autumn  RC 38742
by Robert Skimin 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
In 1913 Carlota Murphy relates the family history to her grandson
as they travel to the hundredth birthday celebration of his
grandfather, Apache chief Lazaro. Newly married Carlota was
kidnapped by Lazaro when his warriors were revenging the recent
murders of his tribespeople. After bearing Lazaro a son, Andres,
Carlota escaped. Years later, Andres chooses to return to his
father's ways. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Before Honor  RC 37801
by Geo. W. Proctor 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
When Clint Wayford's married daughter learns he has cut off his
phone and heat service to save money she pleads for him to sell
his ranch and move in with her. But even after the death of his
wife and his only son, Clint can't imagine giving up his way of
life. When young illegal immigrant Miguel Ramos offers to work
for food, Clint balks at first but then reconsiders. Could Miguel
be the answer to his problems? Strong language. 1993.

Border Crossings  RC 38174
by David L. Fleming 
read by Ed Blake
2 cassettes
In 1916 Mary Wells decides to leave her failing marriage to
return to her parents' New Mexico ranch and her longtime
friendship with the ranch foreman James Hampton, who is
thirty-two years her senior. Mary, staying overnight in nearby
Columbus, is taken captive in a Mexican Villistas raid. Hampton
and two cohorts take off in hot pursuit. Strong language and
violence. 1993.

Brazos Dreamer: The Story of Major Robert S. Neighbors; Texas
Legends, Book 5  RC 37226
by Gene Shelton 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
A fictionalized biography of Indian agent Neighbors portrays him
as a friend to the Texas Native Americans. In 1849 Neighbors is
ousted from his position because of Whig control in Washington.
After a stint in state politics, Neighbors regains his job but is
outraged by the degradation of relations between the Native
Americans and the whites. Some strong language and violence.
1993.

Buchanan on the Prod  RC 38662
by Jonas Ward 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
Fleeing from trouble in Mexico, Buchanan is relieved to arrive in
the Arizona Territory. The relief is cut short when he finds
himself being shot at by a fellow American and learns he has
wandered into a feud between two ranches. Buchanan's attempts to
stay out of the fight are for naught: he's always in the wrong
place at the wrong time. And now he's getting angry. Strong
language and violence. 1960.

Buchanan's War  RC 38542
by Jonas Ward 
read by John Stratton
1 cassette
After quitting his herding job to avoid a ranch feud, Buchanan is
ready to fulfill his dream of prospecting. Instead, the gentle
giant of a man is arrested by the Texas Rangers and coerced into
returning to the ranch feud as a Ranger. Rumors are that the
driving force behind the fighting isn't coming from the owners,
but rather from their ornery daughters. Strong language and
violence. 1971.

The Buffalo Shield: The Medicine Trail, Book 3  RC 37213
by G. Clifton Wisler 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
In the sequel to _Stone Wolf's Vision (RC 35188)_, Younger Wolf,
aided by the buffalo shield of his medicine-man brother, earns a
reputation as a great warrior and leader. When Younger Wolf is
made chief, he is finally convinced to take a wife and begin a
family. His attempts to instill wisdom into the tribe's rash
young warriors are not always successful, especially where
dealings with white men are at issue. Violence. 1992.

Cashbox  RC 39310
by Richard S. Wheeler 
read by Lynn Schrichte
3 cassettes
In 1888 the silver-mining town of Cashbox, Montana, is still a
raw camp. Within the next six years, it becomes a grand city with
railroad access, an opera hall, and a private club. Among those
who prosper in Cashbox is the club owner, Sylvie Duvalier, who
has "arrived at the life she wants." Even when Cashbox dies on
the floors of the House and Senate with the failed Sherman Silver
Purchase Act, Sylvie won't let go. Strong language and some
violence. 1994.

_The Cinnamon Colt_ and Other Stories  RC 36718
by J.P.S. Brown 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Brown draws on his own cowboy experiences in this collection of
stories set in Mexico. The focus of the title story and others is
the mixture of love and cruelty toward ranch animals. Half of the
book is a journal entry chronicling a brief period in the
author's life during which he mined for gold but actually struck
it big with a book deal. Some violence and some strong language.
1991.

Cogewea, the Half-Blood: A Depiction of the Great Montana Cattle
Range  RC 35594
by Hum-Ishu-Ma ("Mourning Dove") and Lucullus Virgil McWhorter 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Mourning Dove's novel, edited by her mentor, McWhorter, was first
published in 1927. The romance is set on the ranch of Cogewea's
sister's white husband. Spunky Cogewea is admired by the ranch
foreman, Jim, but she feels only sisterly affection for her
fellow half-blood. Before Jim can win her over, a white Easterner
threatens to steal her heart. 1981.

The Dark Way: The Real People, Book 2  RC 37989
by Robert J. Conley 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
In the sequel to _The Way of the Priests (RC 37620)_, a new
Cherokee priest, Two Heads (formerly Acorn), commands his
childhood friend Edohi (formerly Sparrow) to hunt game for a
ceremony to bring much-needed rain. While Edohi is away, the
priests sacrifice Edohi's wife, Corn Flower. Outraged and
heartbroken, Edohi leads a revolution to overthrow the powerful
priests. Prequel to _The White Path (RC 37963)_. Violence. 1993.

Death Trap  RC 37374
by Jake Logan 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
John Slocum vows to keep an eye on the people in the wagon train
he leads into the town of Little Misery. However, the morning
after their arrival, all thoughts of the train and people are
swept aside. Someone wants Slocum dead. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 1989.

Decision for Dusty Fog  RC 38911
by J.T. Edson 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
The Englishwoman who owns and operates a saloon in Mulrooney,
Kansas, goes by the name Freddie Woods but, as her loyal maid
knows, she is actually Lady Winifred Amelia Besgrove-Woodstole,
and she didn't really move to the colonies for her health.
Trouble erupts when a visiting Englishman spots Freddie, but
luckily Mulrooney's diminutive marshal Dusty Fog has a plan to
save the woman of his dreams. Strong language and violence. 1986.

The Doomsday Marshal and the Mountain Man  RC 37154
by Ray Hogan 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
U.S. Marshal John Rye, alias the Doomsday Marshal, has tracked
down murderer Hode Wilkinson, alias the Mountain Man, alias One
Ear. Once again luck is with Wilkinson, who escapes in the
scuffle. Rye's attempt at hot pursuit is foiled by three Native
Americans who want Wilkinson for themselves. Then Rye is waylaid
by his quarry, nursed by a damsel, and back on the trail again.
Some strong language and violence. 1993.

Dreaming Wolf: The Medicine Trail, Book 4  RC 37240
by G. Clifton Wisler 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
After Younger Wolf's death in _Buffalo Shield (RC 37213)_,
Thunder Coat becomes chief and is influenced by his brother
Talking Stick to spend more time fighting the white man than
hunting to feed the tribe. They disregard medicine-man Stone
Wolf's warnings and are outraged that Stone Wolf's son Dreaming
Wolf and Younger Wolf's son Little Dancer continue their
friendship with their white "cousins." Violence. 1992.

Geronimo: War Chiefs  RC 39123
by Bill Dugan 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
A fictionalized account of the disputes between Apaches and
whites from 1881 to 1886. Good and bad characters people both
sides, but the overriding problem is clear: the U.S. Army feels
it has the right to strip the Apaches of their land, over and
over again. Angry that many of his tribesmen who once feared no
one in battle are now afraid only that they will upset "White
Eyes," Chief Geronimo makes one last effort to win. Violence and
some strong language. 1991.

Last Chance  RC 36454
by Dee Marvine 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In 1875 twenty-six-year-old Mattie Hamil sets off on the Missouri
steamboat _Big Muddy_ to link up with her elusive fianc, Cal
Bodein. Mattie has an urgent reason to marry immediately, but
getting Cal to stay in one place long enough to accomplish it
proves tricky. Mattie experiences both tragedy and happiness
before she finally carves out a life for herself in Montana with
the help of the friends she made on the _Big Muddy_. 1993.

Lily  RC 36944
by Cindy Bonner 
read by Margaret Anne Walterhouse
2 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Lily DeLony is spending her days helping her
widowed father run their farm and taking care of her siblings
when Marion Beatty takes notice of her. As Marion is the youngest
of the notorious Beatty brothers, Lily tries to ignore her own
attraction to him. But when Lily realizes that the townspeople
plan vigilantism against the brothers, she must choose sides.
Some strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1992.

Longarm and the Grave Robbers  RC 37953
by Tabor Evans 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
U.S. Deputy Marshall Custis Long, known as Longarm, has been
assigned a kidnapping case. It seems that someone is demanding
widows' life savings in return for the stolen remains of their
recently deceased husbands. Longarm's investigation is slowed
down a bit by the murders of witnesses and the amorous advances
of both a widow and a young female private eye from New York.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1991.

Native Born  RC 37509
by J.P.S Brown 
read by Jeff Halberstadt
2 cassettes
In southern Arizona, the Cowden family is engaged in a
long-running range war against Duncan Vincent and his Pima County
Live Stock Association. A lot of people are getting killed, and
the Cowden boys are getting more than their fair share of the
blame. Lorrie Briggs, for one, bitterly blames them for the death
of her brother, which is why Les Cowden is so surprised to wake
up from a drinking binge married to Lorrie. Strong language and
violence. 1993.

No Finger on the Trigger  RC 39045
by J.T. Edson 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
When Smith arrives in Bonham County, a flash flood separates him
from his horse. Smith is rescued by a rancher's daughter, but he
suffers amnesia while his hosts worry that he is a hired gun.
Then it all comes back to Smith: he is a Texas Ranger disguised
as a hired gun. He has been sent to Bonham at the request of the
local sheriff, who fears an impending range war. Violence and
some strong language. 1985.

The Ordeal of Andy Dean  RC 37506
by Douglas Hirt 
read by Dick Jenkins
2 cassettes
Andoreana Dean is a little girl living on a Colorado homestead
with her parents and her brother. Her father leaves to buy a new
stove but, tragically, the house burns down while he's gone.
Andoreana is spotted by a gang of bank robbers riding by who,
thinking her orphaned, take her with them and dub her Andy. She
brings out the fathering instinct in some of the men but
something far different in one of them. Some strong language and
some violence. 1993.

Riders of the Suwannee: A Cracker Western  RC 37744
by Lee Gramling 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Tate Barkley admits to having had his share of shooting scrapes
and to being on the wrong side of the law a time or two, but he
is basically good-hearted. He feels compelled to help when, upon
his return to his Florida homeland, he encounters a young widow
who has been targeted by the unscrupulous Caton gang. Feisty
Eileen McClanahan refuses Barkley's assistance--until her
children are in danger. Strong language and violence. 1993.

Rounders Three  RC 37791
by Max Evans 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Three tales of the misadventures of two hard-living rounders, or
cowboys, Dusty Jones and Wrangler Lewis. In "The Rounders," a
pesky horse has the last laugh on Dusty. Wrangler is pushed into
an engagement in "The Great Wedding," and in "The Orange County
Cowboys" the two contemplate what they'll do if their boss, Jim
Ed Love, sells the ranch to Japanese business people. Strong
language. 1990.

The Secret of Snake Canyon  RC 37949
by Terrell L. Bowers 
read by June Carter
1 cassette
Reese Corbett, deputy marshal out of Sacramento, is put on the
case of missing Chinese immigrants--hundreds of them. Not knowing
the language, Corbett is told to enlist the help of Alley Cat, a
half-white, half-Chinese, orphaned daughter of a "joy girl." But
evil Chinese lord Hoy Quan has other plans for the young woman.
Dismayed to learn that Cat has been kidnapped, Corbett sets out
on the still-warm trail. Violence. 1993.

Shadow of the Grizzly  RC 37034
by Larry Jay Martin 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
In the mid-1800s, Clint Ryan is building his California ranch
with the help of a recently freed black man, an experienced
horseman, and an unsuccessful gold miner with a young son. Ryan
takes an immediate dislike to three brothers passing through who
brag of tracking the huge grizzly that killed an Indian child.
When one of his men goes missing, Ryan is forced to confront not
only the brothers but the wounded, outraged bear. Some strong
language and violence. 1993.

Slaughter  RC 38638
by Elmer Kelton 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
By the time the railroad reaches Dodge City, the buffalo herds in
the surrounding lands have diminished dramatically. Kelton spins
a tale of people involved in the slaughter. The hunting party's
oddest member is Englishman Nigel Smithwick, who is forced to
join up after being robbed. Other members fought on opposite
sides in the Civil War, but they all band together when the
Comanches protest their presence. Strong language and violence.
1992.

Stark's Justice: A Judge Earl Stark Western  RC 39036
by James Reasoner 
read by Robert Sams
1 cassette
When stagecoach guard Earl Stark listens in on a murder trial, he
realizes a man is going to be hanged illegally. Compelled to step
in and straighten things out, Stark displays a knowledge of the
law that earns him a quick entrance into the bar. But when
Stark's lady friend is shot down, he forgets his new profession.
As far as he's concerned, her killers are already tried and
convicted. Strong language and violence. 1994.

+Streets of Laredo  RC 37323
by Larry McMurtry 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
Sequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning _Lonesome Dove (RC 22959)_.
Years have passed and Captain Call, hired by the railroad, heads
for the desert to track down Joey Garza, a young train robber.
When the trail leads to Mexico, Garza's protective mother Maria
and his blind sister Teresa have a profound effect on Call.
Loyalty also sends Lorena Parker in search of her husband, Call's
partner Pea Eye. Some strong language and violence. Bestseller
1993.

Tackett and the Teacher: Tackett Trilogy, Volume 2  RC 38640
by Lyn Nofziger 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
The sequel to _Tackett (RC 38619)_ has Del Tackett in Abilene
telling his late buddy's daughter that her father's death was
avenged. Tackett also has another agenda: the daughter is a
schoolteacher, and Tackett wants to learn how to read now that he
has his dead mother's diary. But first he has to battle an
assortment of bad guys who are after the teacher's inherited
silver mine. Strong language and violence. 1994.

Tackett: Tackett Trilogy, Volume 1  RC 38619
by Lyn Nofziger 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Del Tackett is often confused with L'Amour's Sacketts, but he's
never met them. He's not a swearing man and doesn't kill for the
sake of killing. But when he's hired on by the young woman who
owns the R Bar R ranch, Tackett is obligated to defend the ranch
against rustlers. He makes a passel of new friends, including a
notorious gunman who had been planning to kill Tackett after
healing up from Tackett's beating. Some violence. 1993.

Trail of Rogues  RC 36734
by Fred Grove 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
War-weary Jesse Wilder volunteers to accompany an army detail
protecting wagon trains from the notorious Apaches. When one
group decides it will make better time on its own, their remains
are found the next day. But why would Apaches take every stitch
of clothing and bags of gold? And where are the bodies of the two
men who recently joined the group? As Wilder tries to solve the
puzzle, someone is kidnapped. Strong language and violence. 1993.

Trouble Shooter: A Hopalong Cassidy Novel  RC 39343
by Louis L'Amour 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Fourth and last of L'Amour's Hopalong Cassidy novels, published
originally under the pseudonym Tex Burns. Summoned by his old
friend Pete Melford, who willed his ranch to a niece, Cindy
Blair, Cassidy arrives to find that Pete has been murdered and
the ranch is no more. Hoping to learn something about the area,
Cassidy goes to work at a nearby ranch and discovers more mystery
and a trail of blood, gold, and danger. 1994.

Walks without a Soul  RC 36732
by Geo. W. Proctor 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
In 1850, Texas slave Nate Wagoner and his two sons return from
the fields to find Nate's wife and daughters kidnapped by
Comanches and the baby murdered. Men from neighboring white
families that suffered the same fate hire an ex-ranger to reclaim
their women. Nate joins the rescue mission despite the treatment
he receives both from the whites who abuse him and from the
Indians who feel blacks don't have souls. Strong language and
violence. 1990.

The Way of the Priests: The Real People, Book 1  RC 37620
by Robert J. Conley 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Prequel to _The Dark Way (RC 37989)_. Three young Cherokee
friends, Sparrow, Acorn, and Corn Flower, are kidnapped by
Choctaws angered at losing a ball game. After the ordeal, the
youths grow up quickly--Sparrow and Corn Flower marry and Acorn
is chosen to be a priest. Meanwhile, three priests sent on a
quest for rain by head priest Standing-in-the-Doorway are also
taken captive. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

The White Path: The Real People, Book 3  RC 37963
by Robert J. Conley 
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Sequel to _The Dark Way (RC 37989)_. Only one Cherokee priest is
left after the revolution. Edohi has spared the life of
Like-a-Pumpkin who was on a quest at the time. Now Like-a-Pumpkin
(renamed Dancing Rabbit) is secretly teaching his nephew to
write, ensuring at least this skill of the priests will live on.
Meanwhile, infighting among the leaderless Cherokees forces a
reluctant Edohi to take charge once more. Violence. 1993.

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