Cassette Books 2001

National Library Service for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped

Library of Congress
Washington 2002

Fiction

Adventure

The Abyssinian RC 49380
by Jean-Christophe Rufin 
read by Ted Stoddard
4 cassettes
Cairo, 1699. French Consul Monsieur de Maillet is instructed
to send an envoy to the far-off Abyssinian court. He settles
on unlicensed pharmacist/doctor Jean-Baptiste Poncet, who
subsequently becomes involved in Christian-Muslim politics,
Jesuit schemes, and with the Sun King, Louis XIV, himself.
Poncet also falls in love with the consul's daughter. 1997.

Blue at the Mizzen RC 49105
by Patrick O'Brian 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
After the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, Captain Jack
Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin are ordered to Chile to help
liberate the country from Spain. But half of the crew
deserts and the Surprise encounters disaster at sea. Sequel
to The Hundred Days (RC 47466). Bestseller 1999.

Cases RC 50042
by Joe Gores 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
In 1953 twenty-one-year-old Pierce "Dunc" Duncan rides the
rails looking for adventure. He soon finds it when he lands
on a chain gang and witnesses a murder. Dunc flees to
Mexico, hitches to Las Vegas, and ends up at a San Francisco
detective agency. Strong language, some descriptions of sex,
and some violence. 1999.

Elske RC 49894
by Cynthia Voigt 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
In this companion to Jackaroo (RC 23883) and others, young
Elske escapes being a sacrificial virgin by fleeing the
violent Volkaric, who enslaved her grandmother years
earlier. Elske joins the defiant Beriel, who plans to fight
her evil brother, to become Queen of the Kingdom. For junior
and senior high readers. 1999.

The French Admiral: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure RC 49622
by Dewey Lambdin 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The King's Coat (RC 32630) midshipman Alan
Lewrie, aboard the frigate Desperate, is sent to the
rebellious American colonies. Lewrie becomes entangled in
land and sea battles before Cornwallis surrenders. He also
learns of his family background and inheritance. Strong
language, violence, and descriptions of sex. 1990.

Hungry as the Sea RC 49119
by Wilbur Smith 
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Bankrupt shipping magnate Nicholas Berg races to claim the
salvage rights to a cruise ship that hit an iceberg in the
Antarctic. In the process, he saves the life of marine
biologist Samantha Silver, and the two fall in love. Some
strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1978.

In Gallant Company: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 3 RC
49766
by Alexander Kent 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1777 Lieutenant Richard Bolitho of the British navy joins
in the blockade of the American colonies. His ship patrols
the coast to prevent the French and other privateers from
supplying Washington's rebels. Sequel to Stand into Danger
(RC 49765). Some violence. 1977.

Jason's Gold RC 50201
by Will Hobbs 
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
When fifteen-year-old wanderer Jason Hawthorn decides to
join the Klondike gold rush, he learns that his older
brothers beat him to it. Jason spends a difficult year
trying to find them, befriending writer Jack London and
others along the way. Some violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 1999.

The King's Own RC 51072
by Frederick Marryat 
read by Ted Stoddard
3 cassettes
William Seymour is raised--and orphaned--on a British navy
ship, anointed a midshipman at an early age, and later
impressed to help crew a smuggler. He comes to engage in
battle with the French during a hurricane and to fall in
love with an heiress. Some violence. 1830.

Living on the Edge: Fiction by Peace Corps Writers RC 49291
edited by John Coyne 
read by Jeff Baker
3 cassettes
Stories by seventeen authors who lived in cultures ranging
from the Caribbean islands to Latin America, Africa, and
Asia. They portray Americans abroad, host country nationals'
reactions to Americans, and volunteers' experiences living
in remote societies with different customs. 1999.

Midshipman Bolitho: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 1 RC
49764
by Alexander Kent 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Only sixteen but already a veteran of four years in the
king's navy, Richard Bolitho joins his second ship in 1771.
Its mission--to investigate the brutal slave trade on
Africa's west coast--proves much more perilous than he
expected. Prequel to Stand into Danger (RC 49765). Some
violence. 1978.

Mollie Peer; or, The Underground Adventure of the Moosepath
League RC 50656
by Van Reid 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Portland, Maine; 1896. In this sequel to Cordelia Underwood
(RC 48332), the Moosepath League gang comes to the rescue of
society writer Mollie Peer, who has discovered that a little
ragamuffin named Bird is being abused by a sinister
character. From there the group stumbles upon a smuggling
ring. 1999.

Monsoon RC 49786
by Wilbur Smith 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
6 cassettes
In this sequel to Birds of Prey (RC 48319) Hal Courtney
takes three of his four sons on a voyage to deter a pirate
from looting ships off the coast of Africa. The Courtneys
meet disaster when the youngest is kidnapped by Arabs.
Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Net RC 50230
by Rex Beach 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
American Norvin Blake arrives in Sicily to attend the
wedding of his close friend, Martel Savigno, and learns that
Martel has refused to bow down to the Mafioso responsible
for his father's murder. Shockingly, Martel is killed, and
his beautiful rich fiance plans to avenge his death. Some
violence. 1912.

The New Lieutenant RC 48838
by Philip McCutchan 
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
This sequel to Second Mate (RC 46680) is set in the early
days of World War I. Royal Navy lieutenant Tom Chatto is
serving aboard a Q-ship, a merchant decoy designed to lure
U-boats to the surface. When his senior officers are killed
in action, Chatto must deliver his ship from harm's way.
Strong language. 1996.

Newton Forster; or, The Merchant Service RC 51071
by Frederick Marryat 
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes
Young Newton Forster is impressed into the Royal Navy and
endures sea battles, shipwrecks, and imprisonment before
finding his niche with the British East India Company. He
also discovers true love--but at the risk of losing an
inheritance. Some violence. 1832.

Pleasure of Believing RC 47644
by Anastasia Hobbet 
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
Roberta Shea has turned her family's Wyoming ranch into a
wild bird rehabilitation center. Her neighbor, sheep rancher
Carl Drummond, accidently poisons some eagles while trying
to rid his ranch of predatory coyotes, initiating a clash
between traditional ranchers and Roberta's environmentalist
friends. Based on a similar 1971 event that led to the
passage of the Endangered Species Act. 1997.

A Prize for Princes RC 49773
by Rex Stout 
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
American Richard Stetton rescues Aline Solini, a beautiful
but evil woman, from a convent in a Balkan town that is
overrun by conquering Turks in 1914. As Stetton falls in
love with her, Aline tries to murder her Russian husband,
who later pursues her relentlessly. First published as a
serial. Some violence. 1994.

The Queen of Attolia RC 51067
by Megan Whalen Turner 
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Thief (RC 47183), the Queen of Attolia
captures Eugenides, the official thief of Eddis. Although
her severe punishment nearly breaks his spirit, he continues
to love her throughout the ensuing political and military
intrigues. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Rachel LeMoyne RC 49016
by Eileen Charbonneau 
read by Ilona Dulaski
2 cassettes
Rachel LeMoyne, part Choctaw and raised by Presbyterian
missionaries, travels to Ireland to deliver corn during the
great famine. There she meets millwright Darragh Ronan and
takes him to America as her husband. Back home, additional
problems force them to flee along the Oregon Trail. For
senior high readers. 1998.

Riptide RC 49287
by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
For three hundred years a deepwater cache of pirate treasure
lying off the coast of Maine has defied repeated recovery
attempts. Now a modern team of high-tech explorers sets out
to defeat the booby-trapped fortress that surrounds the
sunken fortune. Some strong language. 1998.

The Scarlet Pimpernel RC 47449
by Baroness Orczy 
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Europe, 1792. With the republican mob in frenzy, French
aristocrats are being guillotined indiscriminately. A group
of British adventurers, led by the mysterious "Scarlet
Pimpernel," are spiriting innocent victims out of Paris.
French agent Chauvelin arrives in England to discover the
leader's true identity and enlists the help of a clever
French beauty married to the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney. For
senior high and older readers. 1905.

Sloop of War: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 4 RC 49767
by Alexander Kent 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1778 Richard Bolitho takes command of the HMS Sparrow. He
sails into the Atlantic, where he fights colonial rebels and
deals with privateers, French warships, and a dangerously
incompetent senior officer. Sequel to In Gallant Company (RC
49766). Some violence. 1972.

Stand into Danger: Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 2 RC 49765
by Alexander Kent 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
As a third lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1774, eighteen-
year-old Richard Bolitho is dispatched on a secret mission
to the Caribbean. He faces the loss of a star-crossed love--
his first--as military life begins to mold him into a model
officer. Sequel to Midshipman Bolitho (RC 49764). Some
violence. 1980.

Stonewall's Gold RC 49455
by Robert J. Mrazek 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia; 1864. After fifteen-year-old
Jamie Lockhart kills a Confederate intruder, he discovers a
map leading to a cache of gold. As Jamie and his friends
race to find the treasure, they must outwit other, more
sinister seekers of the fortune. Some violence. For senior
high and older readers. 1999.

The Sunbird RC 49899
by Wilbur Smith 
read by Randy Wieck
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Archaeologist Benjamin Kazin, his assistant Sally Benator,
and their financier Louren Sturvesant venture to Botswana to
uncover the ancient Carthaginian city of Opet. After
becoming infected by a virus at the site, Sturvesant dies
and Kazin falls into a coma wherein he relives the final
days of the ancient civilization. Violence. 1972.

Tarzan of the Apes RC 50056
by Edgar Rice Burroughs 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Lord and Lady Greystoke are cast ashore on the African coast
after a shipboard mutiny. They later die in the jungle, but
their infant son survives (nursed by a family of great apes)
to become Tarzan. Originally published as a novel;
subsequently became the first in the series. 1914.

To Have and Have Not RC 48441
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by Conrad Feininger
1 cassette (Reissue)
Harry Morgan tries to be an honest man, but in an effort to
support his family and to stay in the upper fringes of the
"have-nots," he earns money chartering his fast motorboat
for fishing trips and running contraband between Key West
and Cuba. His exploits bring him into dangerous waters.
1937.

Treasures of the Sun: A South-Western Story RC 49674
by T.V. Olsen 
read by Michael Skinner
2 cassettes
Christopher Fallon is engaged as a field guide by Sir Wilbur
Tennington to travel to Peru in search of secret Incan
treasure. Accompanying them are professor Luis Valera and
his beautiful student, Marcelina O'Day. There they are
plagued by bad weather, headhunters, and rival claimants.
Some violence. 1998.

The Voyage RC 50496
by Philip Caputo 
read by Brian Conn
4 cassettes
Maine, June 1901. For reasons unknown to his three teenage
sons, wealthy Cyrus Braithwaite orders the boys to board the
family sloop and put to sea until September. During their
eventful cruise south the young sailors encounter heavy
weather, romance, and peril before reaching safe harbor.
Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999.

Voyage: A Novel of 1896 RC 50128
by Sterling Hayden 
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes (Reissue)
The eventful story of Captain Pendleton's ill-starred voyage
around Cape Horn to San Francisco on the windjammer
"Neptune's Car." A shipping magnate's pampered daughter
looks on as the maltreated, overworked crew is driven to
mutiny. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex,
and some violence. Bestseller 1976.

Wake of the Perdido Star RC 49698
by Gene Hackman and Daniel Lenihan 
read by Timothy Lynch
3 cassettes
1805. A swashbuckling tale about seventeen-year-old Jack
O'Reilly, whose parents are murdered in Cuba where the
family had planned to settle. Jack escapes the island on a
ship, vowing someday to wreak vengeance. Three years later
Jack, now a leader of pirates, returns to Cuba to make good
on his pledge. Violence. 1999.

Animals

Pleasure of Believing RC 47644
by Anastasia Hobbet 
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
Roberta Shea has turned her family's Wyoming ranch into a
wild bird rehabilitation center. Her neighbor, sheep rancher
Carl Drummond, accidently poisons some eagles while trying
to rid his ranch of predatory coyotes, initiating a clash
between traditional ranchers and Roberta's environmentalist
friends. Based on a similar 1971 event that led to the
passage of the Endangered Species Act. 1997.

Rover's Tales RC 48015
by Michael Z. Lewin 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Short stories about Rover, a stray dog, who loves the
freedom of the street. In his travels Rover gives and
receives advice from the other canines he encounters. He
despises humans for their cruelty but learns how to use
them. 1998.

Blindness and Physical Handicaps

Don't Let Me Die! RC 49843
by Lindsay Caldwell 
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
After an automobile accident, high school student Lucy St.
Cloud struggles with the realization that she may never walk
again. Then she is jilted by her boyfriend and subjected to
painful rehabilitation therapy, but finds diversion in
chatting with someone she met online. Some strong language.
For senior high readers. 1998.

A House Divided RC 51038
by Catherine Cookson 
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Blinded in World War II, twenty-nine-year-old Matthew
Wallingham is having trouble adjusting to his disability.
Compassionate young nurse Elizabeth Ducksworth helps him
face his fears and eventually steals his heart. But both
bring family problems to their relationship. Some
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.

Safe at Second RC 49426
by Scott Johnson 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
High school junior Paulie's talented best friend Todd is
being courted by pro baseball teams and plans to make avid
baseball fan Paulie his personal assistant. When a line
drive destroys Todd's eye, everyone thinks his baseball days
are over--except Paulie. For junior and senior high readers.
1999.

Snow RC 50614
by Catherine Farnes 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Stephanie, a visually impaired albino sixteen-year-old,
moves to Colorado when her divorced parents reunite. Several
Christian students who attend church with her recently
converted father help her adjust to her new school. For
junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Classics

Anna Karenina RC 49499
by Leo Tolstoy 
read by Suzanne Toren
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
In the 1870s in Russia, Anna flaunts convention by having an
adulterous affair with Count Vronsky. Preferring the allure
of romance to her stifling marriage with Alexis Karenin,
Anna's happiness disintegrates as she loses her peace of
mind. Originally published in 1877. Translated by Louise and
Aylmer Maude. 1999.

The Arabian Nights' Entertainments; or, The Book of a
Thousand Nights and a Night RC 49951
read by John Horton
6 cassettes
Centuries-old tales that circulated in Arabic long before
they were translated into English by Victorian-era explorer
Richard Burton in the 1880s. This Modern Library edition was
compiled by Bennett Cerf as a representative selection of
adventures that so enthralled King Shahryar he let his wife,
Shahrazad, live to complete them, one by one. 1932.

As I Lay Dying RC 49008
by William Faulkner 
read by Faith Potts
1 cassette (Reissue)
The Bundrens, poor whites in Mississippi, face numerous
obstacles as they trek across the countryside to deliver
their mother's body for burial in her hometown. First
published in 1930; this edition includes changes made by
Noel Polk in 1985 based on the author's notes. 1930.

The Call of the Wild RC 49486
by Jack London 
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette (Reissue)
Buck, a St. Bernard mix, is stolen and trained to be a sled
dog in the Alaskan gold fields. Abused by both men and dogs,
Buck learns to fight ruthlessly until he finds a master,
John Thornton, whom he loves and respects. For senior high
and older readers. 1903.

Cannery Row RC 50061
by John Steinbeck 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette (Reissue)
A happy-go-lucky colony of bums and ladies of easy virtue
live on the Monterey, California, waterfront. They include
Lee Chong the Chinese grocer, Doc the philosopher, Dora
Flood the sporting-house owner, and Henri the painter. 1945.

The Castle RC 49126
by Franz Kafka 
read by Randy Wieck
3 cassettes
Land surveyor K. claims to be hired by the count of the
nearby castle but is denied access to perform his job by a
complicated and illogical bureaucratic system. An unfinished
novel from 1926, newly translated by Mark Harman from the
restored text of the Pasley German critical edition. 1998.

The Charterhouse of Parma RC 49099
by Stendhal 
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Chronicles the adventures of young aristocratic Fabrizio del
Dongo, who fights in Napoleon's army at Waterloo. Returning
to the court at Parma, Italy, Fabrizio's political career is
arranged by the intrigues of his aunt, the Duchess
Sanseverina, and her lover Count Mosca. Originally published
in French in 1839; newly translated by Richard Howard. 1999.

Crime and Punishment RC 50147
by Fyodor Dostoevsky 
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
An impoverished student, Raskolnikov, convinces himself that
he is above the law and murders an elderly pawnbroker. But
his subsequent guilt is overwhelming. Acclaimed 1992
translation into English by Richard Pevear and Larissa
Volokhonsky from the 1866 Russian original. Some violence.
1993.

Dead Souls RC 51078
by Nikolai Gogol 
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov travels across the Russian
countryside with a money-making scheme to buy up "dead
souls"--deceased serfs still on the tax roll until the next
census. When he is eventually arrested, his lawyer mounts an
unusual defense. A satire originally published in 1842,
newly translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky.
1996.

East of Eden RC 49676
by John Steinbeck 
read by Steven Carpenter
4 cassettes (Reissue)
This saga of two California families spans from the post-
Civil War era to the end of World War I. The Trasks, a
mixture of gentleness and brutality, contrast with the
Hamiltons, the author's own forebears, a well-adjusted, more
tranquil family. 1952.

A Farewell to Arms RC 49506
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Romance between American lieutenant Frederic Henry in the
ambulance service in Italy during World War I and the
English nurse Catherine Barkley, who tends him when he is
wounded. When Catherine becomes pregnant, she refuses to
marry Frederic. 1929.

For Whom the Bell Tolls RC 49108
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by Lindsay Ellison
4 cassettes (Reissue)
American Robert Jordan has joined the Republicans fighting
against the Fascists during the Spanish civil war. He is on
a mission to destroy a strategically located bridge with the
help of a band of guerillas. At their camp he falls in love
with Maria, a young torture victim. Some violence. 1940.

Go Down, Moses RC 49005
by William Faulkner 
read by Michael Skinner
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Seven stories first published in 1942, with an updated
introduction by Stanley Crouch and an added biographical
note. Each selection deals at least indirectly with one
family in Jefferson, Mississippi. Unifying themes are the
changing relationships between racial groups and their
attitudes toward the land they inhabit. 1996.

Jane Eyre RC 47868
by Charlotte Bront 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Nineteenth-century English novel about a plain and
intelligent woman who becomes the governess at an estate, is
caught up in the mysteries of the manor, and falls in love
with the master of the house. 1847.

Lost Horizon RC 51095
by James Hilton 
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Classic utopian adventure fantasy. One of four Western
passengers abducted during an airplane hijacking from
Baskul, Hugh Conway, recounts the group's sojourn at the
mysterious lamasery of Shangri-La in the mountains of Tibet.
Hugh describes Shangri-La's unusual inhabitants and their
quest, and the feelings of peace and contentment he enjoyed
there. 1933.

Madame Bovary: Life in a Country Town RC 49192
by Gustave Flaubert 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A young middle-class Frenchwoman, Emma Bovary, is bored with
her husband (an inept doctor) and their country existence.
Her romantic fantasies lead her astray, into adultery and
self-destruction. Translated by Gerard Hopkins. Originally
published in 1857. 1981.

The Magic Mountain RC 48618
by Thomas Mann 
read by Faith Potts
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Recounts the formative years of young Hans Castorp, who
travels to Davos, Switzerland, for a three-week visit with
his cousin Joachim Ziemssen. Instead, Hans finds himself
spending seven introspective years at the tuberculosis
sanatorium. New translation of Der Zauberberg, published in
1924 by the 1929 Nobel Prize winner. 1924.

Of Mice and Men RC 48515
by John Steinbeck 
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette (Reissue)
A tale of the far-reaching bonds of friendship between two
itinerant ranch workers: George, the more levelheaded, and
Lennie, more dependent. Their dream of owning a small farm
is doomed by Lennie's unintentional overuse of his physical
strength and George's honorable attempt to resolve the
problem it causes. Some strong language. 1937.

The Pastures of Heaven RC 48094
by John Steinbeck 
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
Collection of interrelated short stories forming a novel
about the residents of "Las Pasturas del Cielo." Originally
written in 1932 and set in the late 1920s, these stories are
connected to each other through the Munroe family and show
the development of the valley and its residents. 1932.

The Pearl RC 50037
by John Steinbeck 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
A folktale of lower California is the basis for this
narrative about Kino, a simple fisherman, who finds an
enormous pearl that promises to provide for all his family's
needs. When it brings nothing but misfortune, Kino throws it
back into the sea and resumes his difficult way of life.
1945.

Rebecca RC 48914
by Daphne du Maurier 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Rebecca, the glamorous mistress of a great English estate,
died eight months before Maxim de Winter brought a young and
frightened second wife to live there. Mystery, intrigue, and
violence eventually reveal the circumstances surrounding
Rebecca's death. 1938.

The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of
the Rings RC 47488
by J.R.R. Tolkien 
read by David Palmer
4 cassettes (Reissue)
In this sequel to The Two Towers (RC 47487), Frodo and Sam
bear the Ring to Mount Doom. The War of the Rings, fought
between the forces for good and the Dark Lord of evil, is
ended. 1954.

Sartoris RC 50802
by William Faulkner 
read by Nick Sullivan
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Sartoris returns to Jefferson, Mississippi, after his
brother's death in World War I. Desolated by this and the
loss of his wife and infant son, he becomes reckless and
wild. 1929.

The Scarlet Letter: A Romance RC 48457
by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
read by Ian Reed
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Symbolic novel set in Puritan New England traces the effects
of sin on people's lives. Hester Prynne is forced to display
her transgression openly in the form of a scarlet letter "A"
for adultery. Her husband is obsessed with revenge, and her
lover, a minister, conceals his guilt and shame. 1850.

The Scarlet Pimpernel RC 47449
by Baroness Orczy 
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Europe, 1792. With the republican mob in frenzy, French
aristocrats are being guillotined indiscriminately. A group
of British adventurers, led by the mysterious "Scarlet
Pimpernel," are spiriting innocent victims out of Paris.
French agent Chauvelin arrives in England to discover the
leader's true identity and enlists the help of a clever
French beauty married to the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney. For
senior high and older readers. 1905.

The Sound and the Fury RC 49885
by William Faulkner 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1928 Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, the Compson
brothers--Quentin, Jason, and the "idiot" son Benjy--narrate
events that trace the gradual disintegration of the family
and include the ostracism of their wanton sister, Caddy.
1929.

A Tale of Two Cities RC 49497
by Charles Dickens 
read by John Horton
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Englishman Sydney Carton and Frenchman Charles Darnay, who
bear a strong physical resemblance to each other, love the
same woman, Lucie Manette. The sacrifice by Carton for his
friends is the climax of this story set in late-eighteenth-
century London and Paris during the French Revolution. 1859.

Tarzan of the Apes RC 50056
by Edgar Rice Burroughs 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Lord and Lady Greystoke are cast ashore on the African coast
after a shipboard mutiny. They later die in the jungle, but
their infant son survives (nursed by a family of great apes)
to become Tarzan. Originally published as a novel;
subsequently became the first in the series. 1914.

The Trial RC 49000
by Franz Kafka 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes (Reissue)
On his thirtieth birthday, Josef K., a conscientious bank
official, is arrested in his lodgings on unstated charges.
He is constantly thwarted in his attempts to clarify his
situation even in court. A new translation by Breon Mitchell
based on the restored 1914 text. 1998.

Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life among the Lowly RC 50070
by Harriet Beecher Stowe 
read by L.J. Ganser
4 cassettes (Reissue)
First published in 1852, abolitionist Stowe depicts the
moral injustice of slavery and the evils of materialism. Tom
saves little Eva's life, and years later she tries to help
him gain his freedom. Eventually, Tom's protection of
runaway Eliza costs him his life at the hands of the brutal
ex-Yankee Simon Legree. 1965.

The Web and the Rock RC 50278
by Thomas Wolfe 
read by L.J. Ganser
6 cassettes (Reissue)
Wolfe continues the autobiographical cycle of novels begun
in Look Homeward, Angel (RC 37655) and Of Time and the River
(RC 48934). Published posthumously, this story follows
George Webber, from his childhood in North Carolina through
his college years, his travels in Europe, and his love
affair in New York City. Some strong language. 1937.

Family

Angel Fire RC 49893
by Ron Franscell 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Twenty-four years after the reported death of his war
correspondent brother Daniel, Cassidy McLeod receives a call
that will forever change his life; Daniel has been found
alive in Vietnam. When the much-changed man returns home,
the joyful reunion soon turns somber. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Before You Sleep RC 50816
by Linn Ullmann 
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Waiting for an overdue update on her sister's attempt to
reconcile with her husband, Karin recounts the story of
three generations of their Norwegian family and its
eccentric women. The setting is Oslo and New York, and
Karin's humorous fantasy life colors the telling. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Dead above Ground RC 50308
by Jervey Tervalon 
read by Dolores King-Williams
2 cassettes
New Orleans, 1946. Mixed-blood teenager Lita Du Champ learns
all of the family secrets when her married sister falls for
a gangster and pimp with a long-standing grudge against her
mother, Helen. Suddenly Lita and Helen are fighting for the
family's very survival. Some violence and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.

The Desert Crop RC 48491
by Catherine Cookson 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
1880s England. Young Daniel Stewart's life changes when his
widowed father marries a distant Irish cousin, Moira
Conelly. Over the years the cheerful Moira has many children
while the father squanders their money. When his father
dies, Daniel assumes the leadership of the family, falls in
love with the wrong girl, and continues farming. 1997.

Don't Look and It Won't Hurt RC 50004
by Richard Peck 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Carol Peterson, middle daughter of a single mother, gets the
responsibilities while her older sister enjoys freedom and
popularity. But Carol's difficulties also mature her so she
is better able to help and understand her family. Basis for
the movie Gas Food Lodging. For junior and senior high
readers. 1972

Empress of the Splendid Season RC 50057
by Oscar Hijuelos 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
The dreams and setbacks of a Cuban American family in New
York City. Raul pledges to provide for Lydia, his bride and
empress of the splendid season of love. But when heart
disease incapacitates Raul, highborn Lydia must support the
family as a cleaning woman. Some descriptions of sex and
some strong language. 1999.

Flora's Suitcase RC 48654
by Dalia Rabinovich 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Flora Grossenberg reluctantly agrees to move from Cincinnati
to Colombia, South America, with her new husband, David, and
baby. They intend to join David's large Russian emigr clan,
but the Grossenbergs' feuds soon overwhelm Flora, who
demands her own house. Gradually she attempts to adapt to
her new surroundings. 1998.

The Girl Death Left Behind RC 49146
by Lurlene McDaniel 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
When fourteen-year-old Beth's entire family is killed in a
car accident, she has to live with her aunt and uncle and
spoiled cousin Terri in another state. Beth misses her
family and friends terribly, but with help she learns to
cope while never forgetting. For junior and senior high
readers. 1999.

The Good Children RC 48428
by Kate Wilhelm 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
After their father dies and their mother sinks into a deep
depression, the four McNair children learn to fend for
themselves. When they find their mother dead one day, they
keep it a secret in order to stay together. For eight years
they continue without her. Some strong language. 1998.

Green City in the Sun RC 49294
by Barbara Wood 
read by Ilona Dulaski
5 cassettes
American Dr. Deborah Treverton returns to her native land of
Nairobi, Kenya, after a fifteen-year absence. Deborah had
deserted her fianc to escape from her infamous family's
secrets, but now her African American grandmother, a
medicine woman, is dying and Deborah wants to confront the
past. Some violence. 1988.

Her Son's Wife RC 50135
by Dorothy Canfield 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
Mrs. Bascomb has lived alone for several years when her son
writes that he is bringing his new wife home--to his
mother's house. Mrs. Bascomb's peaceful life is soon
shattered, as she tries to accept (and control) a woman who
is not her idea of the right one for her son. 1926.

In a Land of Plenty RC 48695
by Tim Pears 
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
A family saga of more than forty years. After their wedding
in 1952, Charles and Mary Freeman move into Hillmorton Manor
in the heart of England. Their home soon fills with four
children, a nanny, servants, and an occasional relative.
Generations advance, and the configuration of people
changes. Then tragedy strikes. Strong language. 1997.

In the Family Way: An Urban Comedy RC 50741
by Lynne Sharon Schwartz 
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Tenants of a New York apartment owned by aging Anna include
her daughters, Bea and May; Bea's first husband, Roy; and
Roy's second wife, Serena, now May's lover. When Roy
reluctantly agrees to impregnate Serena, two other members
of the convoluted family also become pregnant. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999.

The Last Life RC 49303
by Claire Messud 
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Sagesse LaBasse, fifteen, lives in France where her exiled
Algerian family owns a hotel. One night her grandfather
loses control and shoots at a group of boisterous teenagers.
The family, which also includes her handicapped brother,
American mother, and harried father, slowly disintegrates.
Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Loose Lips RC 49910
by Rita Mae Brown 
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
Sisters Julia Ellen and Louise Hunsenmeir of Runnymede,
Maryland, are always fighting. On April 7, 1941, they have a
brawl that causes almost four hundred dollars' worth of
damage to Cadwalder's drugstore. To help pay for the
repairs, the two women open a beauty salon that becomes
"Gossip Central." Some strong language. 1999.

Mountain Time RC 50449
by Ivan Doig 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Environmental reporter Mitch Rozier and caterer Lexa
McCaskill, both Montana natives, are living together
frugally but happily in Seattle when Mitch's dying father
summons them home. Along with Lexa's photographer sister,
Mariah, they must confront their memories, their
disappointments, and the wilderness. Sequel to Ride with Me,
Mariah Montana (RC 32683). 1999.

Nobody Else Has to Know RC 50659
by Ingrid Tomey 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Webb talks his doting grandfather into
letting him drive and then crashes the car, seriously
injuring a little girl. Later his grandfather claims to have
been the driver, and Webb, not remembering the accident, at
first believes him. For junior and senior high readers.
1999.

The Odd Sea RC 48611
by Frederick Reiken 
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
When his older brother, Ethan, vanishes near their home,
fourteen-year-old Philip sets out to probe the boy's
mysterious disappearance. As he retraces Ethan's past,
Philip uncovers his brother's secret life, including his
love affair with a woman twice his age. 1998.

Of Time and the River: A Legend of Man's Hunger in His Youth
RC 48934
by Thomas Wolfe 
read by John Stratton
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
In this sequel to Look Homeward, Angel (RC 37655) Eugene
Gant leaves his North Carolina home and scattered, lonely
family to experience a new life elsewhere. His travels take
him to Boston, New York, and Europe. Includes a 1999
introduction by Pat Conroy. Some strong language. 1935.

One Last Dance RC 49083
by Eileen Goudge 
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
When adulterous Dr. Seagrave is killed by his wife, their
daughter Alex (realtor) is horrified that her sisters,
Daphne (novelist) and Kitty (cafe owner), try to save their
mother. Romance eventually helps all three women cope with
the tragedy. Some strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.

A Painted House RC 51331
by John Grisham 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Arkansas, 1952. Seven-year-old Luke Chandler, who lives with
his parents and grandparents in a house that has never been
painted, recounts the events during cotton-picking season.
As Luke faces the daily grind of harvesting, he witnesses a
murder, a birth, and a storm that changes his family's life.
Some violence. Bestseller 2001.

Picking Up the Pieces RC 49097
by Mary Sheepshanks 
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
After being widowed for a year, Kate Rendlesham decides to
change her life. She finds a new house, a career, and a
lover, and refuses to let her mother-in-law or daughter
Joanna run her life. Meanwhile, Joanna learns to work on her
marriage and her relationship with her daughter, Harriet.
1997.

A Quiet Strength: A Prairie Legacy, Volume 3 RC 49959
by Janette Oke 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In this sequel to A Searching Heart (RC 47433) Virginia and
Jonathan marry, and Virginia looks forward to a quiet wedded
life. But trials and disappointments await the couple as
first Jonathan's grandmother moves in, then the troubled
daughter of Virginia's dear friend Jenny. For senior high
and older readers. 1999.

The Romance Reader RC 47453
by Pearl Abraham 
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Rachel, the oldest child in a strict
Chassidic family, longs to experience the real world--like
the one in the romance novels she sneaks into the house. As
she grows up, she dares to try new things, embarrassing her
family. Seeking freedom, Rachel, at seventeen, agrees to an
arranged marriage. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high
and older readers. 1995.

The Sandglass RC 49875
by Romesh Gunesekera 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
A tale of two rival Sri Lankan families, Ducal and Vatunas.
Traces the origins of their three-generation feud from the
1940s, when Jason Ducal craftily undercut the business of
the entrepreneurial Vatunas patriarch. Describes the tragic
human cost of inherited hatred. 1998.

Somewhere Lies the Moon RC 50383
by Kathryn Lynn Davis 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
5 cassettes
Scotland, 1993. Eva Crawford inexplicably refuses a marriage
proposal. Her ancestral journals seem to be pulling her into
the past and in a series of flashbacks Eva relates with
family matriarch Mairi Rose and her half-sisters Ailsa,
Genevra, and Lian. Sequel to All We Hold Dear (RC 44911).
1999.

Spencer's Mountain RC 45671
by Earl Hamner Jr. 
read by Peg Gilleland
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Recounts a year in the life of the Spencer family, who live
in the foothills of Virginia, and especially that of Clay-
Boy, as he prepares to leave Spencer's Mountain for his
first year of college. 1961.

Strawberries in the Sea: Lovers Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 49923
by Elisabeth Ogilvie 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes (Reissue)
After Rosa Fleming's husband deserts her, she returns to the
isolated fishing village of Bennett's Island, Maine, to run
the family's lobster business and, she hopes, to restore her
self-confidence. Once there, she reconnects with friends
from her past--including Edwin, a deaf artist. Sequel to The
Seasons Hereafter (RC 49922). 1973.

Tidings of Comfort and Joy RC 48425
by T. Davis Bunn 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
It was supposed to be a wonderful Christmas in Hawaii for
fourteen-year-old Marissa and her family. But she has come
down with a mysterious illness and must spend the holiday
with Gran. As they come to terms with the change in their
plans, Gran tells Marissa about a Christmas many years
before. 1997.

Tune In Anytime RC 49695
by Caroline B. Cooney 
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Sophie Olivette feels as if she is living
in a soap opera when her father comes home with her sister's
college roommate and announces that they are getting
married. Her self-absorbed mom is of little help, so Sophie
seeks solace with the stolid family of a classmate. For
senior high readers. 1999.

The Vision of Emma Blau RC 50453
by Ursula Hegi 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Multigenerational family saga follows Stefan Blau, who at
thirteen comes to America from Germany to fulfill a dream.
His development of an opulent apartment building on the
shore of a New Hampshire lake dominates his family life. His
granddaughter, Emma, shares his obsession. Some descriptions
of sex and some strong language. 2000.

Wickford Point RC 50137
by John P. Marquand 
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A chronicle of everyday life in the old Brill homestead at
Wickford Point, north of Boston. The stories of the members
of this self-satisfied family are told by a cousin, Jim
Calder, who is loyal but determined to remain outside the
circle of their smothering interdependence. 1939.

Wish You Well RC 51202
by David Baldacci 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In 1940 a happy family outing turns to tragedy when their
car overturns, killing the father and leaving the mother
incapacitated. The two children, Lou and Oz, take her to
great-grandmother Louisa's rural Virginia home, where the
New York City kids face difficult adjustments. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.

Fantasy

Angel Fire East RC 51171
by Terry Brooks 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
John Ross continues his mission to defeat the Void and save
the world's future. Ross's hope lies in the recent birth of
a gypsy morph and in having the support of Nest Freemark, a
woman with magical powers. Sequel to A Knight of the Word
(RC 50963). 1999.

The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: The Fiftieth
Anniversary Anthology RC 50452
edited by Edward L. Ferman and Gordon Van Gelder 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Twenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the
magazine known as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science
fiction to fairy tales, from alternate histories to
supernatural horror tales, they include award winners by
Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers,
Ursula Le Guin, and Elizabeth Hand. 1999.

Black Light RC 50493
by Elizabeth Hand 
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
At age twelve, Lit observed a grotesque painting at the
mansion of her godfather, Axel Kern. Now seventeen, Lit
anticipates attending a lavish Halloween party at Kern's,
but she is unprepared for the dark forces that will be at
work there. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of
sex, and some violence. 1999.

Blackmantle: A Triumph; a Book of the Keltiad RC 49594
by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison 
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Orphaned at birth, Athlyn--known to all as Blackmantle--
grows up to become queen. But she must risk all to retrieve
her beloved Morric, poisoned by a vengeful former love
Amzalsuna. Sequel to The Throne of Scone...(RC 41301).
1997.

A Clash of Kings: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2 RC 49913
by George R.R. Martin 
read by Roy Avers
6 cassettes
In this sequel to A Game of Thrones (RC 45742) a state of
hostility prevails as six contenders vie for dominance over
the kingdom following the death of Lord Eddard Stark.
Families are torn asunder in relentless internecine combat
over the throne. Some descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. 1999.

The Demon Apostle: DemonWars, Volume 3 RC 49339
by R.A. Salvatore 
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
Believing the demon dactyl has finally been destroyed,
Elbryan and Pony travel around Corona hoping to restore
peace to the land. But they soon discover the demon has
survived and now manifests himself in the person of Father
Abbot Markwart and other Albellican monks. Sequel to The
Demon Spirit (RC 49338). 1999.

The Demon Awakens: DemonWars, Volume 1 RC 49337
by R.A. Salvatore 
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
In Corona the demon dactyl awakens after years of slumber
and begins destroying the people. The only survivors,
Elbryan and Pony, are separated in the attack. Reunited
years later and aided by an ex-monk who has collected
magical gemstones, they begin hunting down the demon.
Prequel to The Demon Spirit (RC 49338). 1996.

The Demon Spirit: DemonWars, Volume 2 RC 49338
by R.A. Salvatore 
read by Michael Scherer
4 cassettes
In this sequel to The Demon Awakens (RC 49337), Elbryan and
Pony realize that although Avelyn sacrificed his life to
destroy the demon dactyl, the demon's powers have not
completely vanished. The demon's spirit now dwells within
Father Abbot Markwart. Some violence. 1998.

The Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The
White Dragon RC 49811
by Anne McCaffrey 
read by J.P. Linton
7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
It has been years since the dreaded "threads" descended on
Pern, and the inhabitants, busy with daily pursuits, no
longer worry about the danger. Now, with only a few dragons
left who can take to the skies and destroy the threads, they
suddenly begin falling again. For senior high and older
readers. 1988.

Dragonshadow RC 50394
by Barbara Hambly 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Although Jenny Waynest returned to human form and married
Lord John Aversin at the end of Dragonsbane (RC 26667), she
retained some magical powers. Those abilities prove useful
when dragons begin stalking the homeland--first an
illusionary dragon, then a real one. Some strong language.
For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Dragonslayer's Return: Spearwielder's Tale, Volume 3 RC
49590
by R.A. Salvatore 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Gary Leger returned to Earth from Faerie several years ago
and married Diane. But when his father dies, Gary longs to
return to the land of Faerie with his wife.  And the sprites
of Faerie long for his return as war looms on the horizon.
Sequel to The Dragon's Dagger (RC 40621). 1995.

Druids RC 49495
by Morgan Llywelyn 
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Celtic Gaul. At fifteen Ainvar begins his initiation into
druid society. He is dispatched with young warrior
Vercingetorix to the Roman-occupied territory to spy on the
enemy. Later the united Celtic tribes advance to rout the
Romans. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence.
1991.

Eric: A Discworld Novel RC 50953
by Terry Pratchett 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Eric, fourteen, is an inept sorcerer with three aspirations:
to be immortal, to rule the world, and to have a beautiful
girl love him. Hoping to have his desires granted, Eric
conjures up the wizard Rincewind and soon wishes he had
never been born. For senior high and older readers. 1990.

The Face of Apollo: Book of the Gods, Volume 1 RC 49937
by Fred Saberhagen 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
In a battle between ancient classical gods, Apollo is killed
and a young woman, Sal, carries off his face. Just before
she dies, Sal entrusts her treasure to fifteen-year-old
Jeremy Redthorn, a farm laborer. Soon Jeremy's life is
transformed. Prequel to Ariadne's Web (RC 49938). For senior
high and older readers. 1998.

Heartfire: The Tales of Alvin Maker, Volume 5 RC 49667
by Orson Scott Card 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
As the seventh son of a seventh son, Alvin knows his destiny
is to build the Crystal City. He journeys to New England
believing that someone there knows where the city is to be
built. Meanwhile, Alvin's wife travels south to promote the
abolition of slavery. Sequel to Alvin Journeyman (RC 41189).
1998.

The History of Our World beyond the Wave: A Fantasy RC 50729
by R.E. Klein 
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Paul Sant is in the process of buying a surf mat when the
entire earth is suddenly covered by a giant tidal wave. He
survives with just a few others to form a new nonviolent
community in a world that has changed completely. Then the
devil shows up. 1998.

Household Gods RC 50146
by Judith Tarr and Harry Turtledove 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes
Nicole, a harried lawyer and single mother, wishes on a
plaque of Roman gods that she could live in a simpler time.
The gods comply by sending her back to second-century Roman-
controlled Austria to assume the life of a tavern keeper.
After pestilence, starvation, invasion, and filth, Nicole is
overwhelmed. 1999.

Ilse Witch: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 1 RC
51015
by Terry Brooks 
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
In this first book of a new Shannara saga, a mortally
wounded elf is found carrying two items--a bracelet and a
mysterious map. Only Walker Boh can decipher the chart, and
he must do so before the Ilse Witch steals it. Some
violence. Bestseller 2000.

In Legend Born RC 50667
by Laura Resnick 
read by Richard Hauenstein
5 cassettes
The Silerians have been oppressed by the Valdani for
centuries, but now a peasant begins fighting back with the
help of a recently returned Silerian soldier. However, the
warrior has another powerful enemy: the magical waterlord
society, which has long sought his head. Violence, strong
language, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Interesting Times: A Novel of Discworld RC 49507
by Terry Pratchett 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Reluctantly transported to the Counterweight Continent,
where a new emperor is being chosen, Rincewind the Wizzard
finds his friend Cohen the Barbarian. Together they proceed
on a mission to the Forbidden City. Some strong language.
1994.

Into the Forest RC 49555
by Jean Hegland 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
The survival tale of two orphaned teenage sisters, who
forage in the California wilderness after a distant war
disrupts the social order. Describes their adjustment to
conditions of danger and privation, childbirth, and their
eventual coming to terms with life in the forest. Some
violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.

Jingo: A Discworld Novel RC 49216
by Terry Pratchett 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
When an island surfaces in the sea between Ankh-Morpork and
Klatch, which have been at peace for nearly a century, both
countries claim it. Though Ankh-Morpork has no standing army
and has been selling weapons to Klatch for years, the only
resort is war. Some strong language. 1997.

The Key of the Keplian: Witch World RC 50243
by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Eleeri--part Native American, part Celtic--is fifteen when
her grandfather dies, and she must flee to save her life.
She travels the path of the gone-before-ones and eventually
finds herself in a new land. There she rescues two Keplians-
-a mare and her foal--and finds love. 1995.

A Knight of the Word RC 50963
by Terry Brooks 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Running with the Demon (RC 46826), John
Ross seeks relief from his constant missions by renouncing
his role as a Knight of the Word. It is up to college coed
Nest Freemark, whom Ross once helped, to keep him focused on
assisting others. 1998.

Maskerade: A Novel of Discworld RC 49201
by Terry Pratchett 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Corpulent Agnes Nitt auditions at the Ankh-Morpork Opera
House. Although untrained, her amazing voice earns her a
place in the chorus and a room in the opera house. While
living there she learns about the legendary figure haunting
it and relies for help on two witches from her hometown.
1995.

Muse of Art: Geodyssey, Volume 4 RC 50454
by Piers Anthony 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
The story of humanity is told through the experiences of a
single family reincarnated throughout history. Focuses on
aspects of the arts--healing, drama, storytelling, and
seduction, among others. Cautions that the same gifts and
instincts that developed civilization could also cause its
destruction. Sequel to Hope of Earth (RC 45123).
Descriptions of sex. 1999.

My Son, the Wizard: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 5 RC 48841
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Secular Wizard (RC 48840), Matt
travels home to New Jersey, finds his hometown greatly
changed, and decides to bring his parents back with him to
Merovence. There they help Matt and Queen Alisande fight off
the conquest-hungry Moors and a cunning wizard. 1997.

The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of
the Rings RC 47488
by J.R.R. Tolkien 
read by David Palmer
4 cassettes (Reissue)
In this sequel to The Two Towers (RC 47487), Frodo and Sam
bear the Ring to Mount Doom. The War of the Rings, fought
between the forces for good and the Dark Lord of evil, is
ended. 1954.

Roc and a Hard Place RC 50124
by Piers Anthony 
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Demoness Metria has a problem that only the good magician
Humfrey can help her solve. But before Humfrey will help
her, she must gather together a group of people to serve as
jurors in the trial of Roxanne Roc, a bird charged with an
improbable offense. 1995.

Scent of Magic RC 49889
by Andre Norton 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Following her parents' deaths, Willadene is apprenticed to a
relative as a scullery maid. Blessed with a keen sense of
smell that enables her to distinguish good from evil scents,
Willadene soon goes to work for Halwice, the Herbmistress,
and becomes enmeshed in a deadly web of intrigue. 1998.

The Secular Wizard: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 4 RC 48840
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Erik Sandvold
3 cassettes
The kingdom of Latruria, once ruled by a king attuned with
the devil, is now ruled by his grandson, King Boncorro, who
treats his subjects well. Meanwhile, unrest is brewing among
the inhabitants of Merovence, and Lord Wizard Matt Mantrell
of Merovence travels to Latruria to investigate conditions
there. Sequel to The Witch Doctor (RC 48661). 1994.

Shiva 3000 RC 50419
by Jan Lars Jensen 
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
In a future India, Rakesh, a young Hindu, is following his
dharma--to kill the Baboon Warrior who, revered as a hero,
must be destroyed for ravishing Rakesh's intended bride, a
princess. Rakesh is accompanied on his journey by Vasant,
who has a different mission. Some descriptions of sex and
some violence. 1999.

Something Wicked This Way Comes RC 50233
by Ray Bradbury 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade, both thirteen, are
fascinated by the carnival that comes to their small town.
But after a series of frightening events, the boys realize
there is something sinister about the show and its owner.
1962.

Soul of the Fire: The Sword of Truth, Book 5 RC 49220
by Terry Goodkind 
read by Nick Sullivan
5 cassettes
When Mother Confessor Kahlan Amnell used a spell to save
Richard Cypher, Lord Rahl, in Temple of the Winds (RC
41105), she unleashed the evil powers of the chimes. Now
married, Kahlan and Richard must hunt the chimes and prevent
them from removing all magic from the world. Violence. 1999.

Stardust RC 49777
by Neil Gaiman 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
The town of Wall in rural England borders on a bewitched
meadow inhabited by Faeries. At a festival, Dunstan Thorn,
of Wall, mates with a Faerie lass and produces a son,
Tristran. Years later, Tristran promises his intended to
retrieve a fallen star and embarks on an arduous quest. Some
violence. 1999.

Storm Breaking: The Mage Storms, Book 3 RC 48535
by Mercedes Lackey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Conclusion to the Mage Storms trilogy. Former enemies join
forces to resolve their mutual problem, which entails a
quest to Urtho's Tower for secrets from the past. Will a new
system of magic be found in time to counter another assault?
Sequel to Storm Rising (RC 42124). 1996.

Threshold RC 49835
by Bill Myers 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Indiana blue-collar worker Brandon Martus is struggling to
get past his grief over the deaths of his father and sister
after an auto accident in which Brandon was the driver.
Brandon's newfound prescience is dismissed as guilt over the
tragedy, until a neurobiologist discovers paranormal causes.
1997.

A Time of Omens: A Novel of the Westlands RC 48549
by Katharine Kerr 
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
The quest begun in A Time of Exile (RC 44485) continues.
Jill tries to understand an inscription in a ring belonging
to Rhodry. And Rhodry, disguised as a member of the silver
daggers, travels to Deverry to claim his throne. But a war
looms on the horizon. Some violence and some strong
language. 1992.

To Visit the Queen RC 50654
by Diane Duane 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Book of Night with Moon (RC 47393),
feline wizards Rhiow, Arhu, and Urruah are sent into the
London underground to foil a plot by the evil Lone Power,
who plans to assassinate Queen Victoria and start a nuclear
war. For senior high and older readers. 1999.

Visitors from Oz: The Wild Adventures of Dorothy, the
Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodman RC 50225
by Martin Gardner 
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
For the centennial of L. Frank Baum's story about Oz,
Hollywood mogul Sam Gold decides to produce it as a musical
film. At Gold's behest Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin
Woodman show up in New York City, where they encounter mayor
Giuliani, Oprah Winfrey, and others. 1998.

The Witch Doctor: A Wizard in Rhyme, Book 3 RC 48661
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Erik Sandvold
4 cassettes
In this sequel to The Oathbound Wizard (RC 44133), Matt
Mantrell vanishes, leaving behind his precious scrap of
parchment. His friend Saul Bremener examines the paper and
another piece he also finds. Soon Saul is involved in a
search that takes him into a world of magic and danger where
he appears to be a wizard. 1994.

A Wizard in Bedlam: The Rogue Wizard, Book 2 RC 48801
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Over five centuries ago a revolt by the churls on Planet
Melange failed. Now they are planning another revolt, and
this time they will be led by churl Dirk Dulain, who, upon
returning to the planet, gains the aid of the Giant Gar.
Sequel to A Wizard in Mind (RC 48800). Some strong language.
1979.

A Wizard in Chaos: The Rogue Wizard, Book 5 RC 48804
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
As Magnus D'Armand (Gar Pike) and Dirk Dulaine continue
their quest of bringing justice to oppressed people, they
visit a planet that has no central government. The planet
has developed into a primitive feudal system in which
landowners war against each other. Sequel to A Wizard in
Peace (RC 48803). 1997.

A Wizard in Midgard: The Rogue Wizard, Book 6 RC 51064
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Using the name Gar Pike, Magnus d'Armand continues his
mission to bring justice to oppressed people. In Midgard,
where giants and dwarfs are brutally ruled by the normal-
size people, Gar meets Alea Larsdatter, an orphan slave with
telepathic potential. Sequel to A Wizard in Chaos (RC
48804). Some violence. 1998.

A Wizard in Mind: The Rogue Wizard, Book 1 RC 48800
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
Magnus D'Armand, son of the Warlock of Gramarye, is a secret
wizard wanting to outshine his father. After consulting with
the brain of his spaceship, Magnus, disguised as Gar Pike,
travels to Petrarch where the civilization needs help in
fighting off a group of warring princes. Prequel to A Wizard
in Bedlam (RC 48801). 1995.

A Wizard in Peace: The Rogue Wizard, Book 4 RC 48803
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
On their latest quest to bring justice to the oppressed,
Magnus D'Armand (Gar) and Dirk Dulaine travel to a planet of
which little is known. This time they are up against a stern
Protector who has such power over his subjects that he seems
to control their very thoughts. Sequel to A Wizard in War
(RC 48802). 1996.

A Wizard in War: The Rogue Wizard, Book 3 RC 48802
by Christopher Stasheff 
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
As Magnus D'Armand, known as Gar, continues his quest to
help people living under oppressive governments, he travels
to Planet Maltroit with his new friend Dirk Dulaine. Here
they come upon Coll, a serf being pursued by nobles because
he dared to defend his sister's honor. Sequel to A Wizard in
Bedlam (RC 48801). 1994.

Zombie Lover RC 48980
by Piers Anthony 
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Breanna of the Black Wave has a talent to
see in darkness, which she uses to explore Xanth.
Unwittingly she draws the attention of Xeth, king of the
zombies, who wants her to be his queen. Fleeing from him and
the zombie pursuers leads Breanna on many adventures. 1998.

Folk Tales

The Arabian Nights' Entertainments; or, The Book of a
Thousand Nights and a Night RC 49951
read by John Horton
6 cassettes
Centuries-old tales that circulated in Arabic long before
they were translated into English by Victorian-era explorer
Richard Burton in the 1880s. This Modern Library edition was
compiled by Bennett Cerf as a representative selection of
adventures that so enthralled King Shahryar he let his wife,
Shahrazad, live to complete them, one by one. 1932.

Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland RC 50702
edited by W.B. Yeats 
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
A collection of folk tales, songs, poems, and legends
gathered by Yeats and first published separately as Fairy
and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry in 1888 and Irish
Fairy Tales in 1892. The cast of characters includes
fairies, leprechauns, pookas, ghosts, witches, giants, and
royalty. 1973.

Spiders in the Hairdo: Modern Urban Legends RC 49805
retold by David Holt and Bill Mooney 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Modern day folktales usually attributed to a friend of a
friend and believed to be true. Includes the case of the dog
from Mexico that turns out to be a rat, spiders in the
beehive hairdo, and alligators in the sewers. For senior
high and older readers. 1999.

General

Anil's Ghost RC 50089
by Michael Ondaatje 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Representing the Centre for Human Rights, Anil Tissera, a
forensic pathologist, arrives in Sri Lanka, her birthplace,
to investigate reports of political mass murders. Her task
is complicated by uncertainty over the trustworthiness of
her government-appointed counterpart, Sarath Diyasena, an
archaeologist. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.

Bonfire RC 50221
by Dorothy Canfield 
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Nurse Anna Craft returns to her Vermont village of Clifford
after spending two years working in Paris. Her half-brother,
Anson, now a doctor, is determined to pay Anna back for
supporting him. Young Lixlie, shunned by most of the
villagers, and disfigured Father Kirby play prominent roles
in their lives. 1933.

Breakfast on Pluto RC 50615
by Patrick McCabe 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
The memoirs of Patrick "Pussy" Braden, a transvestite
prostitute born in Tyreelin, Ireland, written at the behest
of his prison psychiatrist. Records Paddy's brutally comic
adventures in London in the 1970s, with an I.R.A. bombing
campaign in full swing. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1998.

Chocolat RC 49086
by Joanne Harris 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
On the first Sunday in Lent, newcomers Vianne Rocher and her
young daughter Anouk open a chocolate shop, La Cleste
Praline, near the church in a small French village. Priest
Monsieur Reynaud and Mademoiselle Rocher compete for the
townspeople's attention. 1999.

The Devil's Carousel RC 48995
by Jeff Torrington 
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
The assembly line workers at Scotland's Centaur Car Company
are a varied lot. New employee Steve Laker is appalled at
the working conditions. Wormsley leaves work not feeling
well and dies on the way home, and Curly Brogan fakes his
own death to get a few days off. Some strong language. 1996.

Duluth RC 49389
by Gore Vidal 
read by Michael Russotto
2 cassettes
Satirical novel zeros in on the pop culture of the typical
American city. Includes parodies of television, politics,
romance novels, science fiction movies, and racial
stereotypes. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1983.

England, England RC 49553
by Julian Barnes 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
In this satire on corporate ambition gone astray, venture
capitalist Sir Jack Pitman plans to build a theme park
celebrating England's past. England, England will be built
on the Isle of Wight and encapsulate Britain's best-known
landmarks. Pitman's consultant, Martha Cochrane, has her own
schemes. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1998.

An Equal Music RC 48746
by Vikram Seth 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Violinist Michael Holme, age thirty-seven, is dedicated to
his chamber quartet and teaching when he finds the lost love
of his youth, pianist Julia McNicholl, now married and a
mother. While renewing their relationship, they explore the
changes of ten years apart, including Julia's growing
deafness. 1999.

A Gesture Life RC 49558
by Chang-rae Lee 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Now in his seventies and retired, Doc Hata still resides in
his large home of thirty years in Bedley Run, New York. A
polite and unassuming man, he harbors secrets of his past as
a medic in the Japanese Army during World War II. Some
strong language. 1999.

The Human Stain RC 50274
by Philip Roth 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Dean of faculty Coleman Silk retires in the scandal that
ensues when he is accused of uttering a racial slur. He
recruits a neighboring author to tell his story, and a long-
hidden secret about Silk's heritage is revealed. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.

In the Memory of the Forest RC 48482
by Charles T. Powers 
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Leszek, a young Polish farmer, investigates the murder of
his boyhood friend Tomek, whose body was found in the
forest. Leszek digs up more than he expects, including
corruption, smuggling, and evidence of the Jewish removal
during the war. Mysteriously, ancient stones from village
houses are also disappearing. Violence and strong language.
1997.

The Innocence of the Devil RC 49246
by Nawal Sa'dawi 
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Set at an Egyptian mental institution, focusing on a new
patient, Ganat, and the head nurse, Narguiss. The histories
and present situations of the inmates and staff reveal the
difficulties of women in a patriarchal society where men
dominate every facet of their existence. 1994.

A Month of Sundays RC 49173
by John Updike 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
After exposure of his sexual indiscretions brings scandal to
his congregation, the Reverend Thomas Marshfield is
officially exiled for a month of rest and relaxation. During
his thirty-one-day banishment, he ponders his infidelity.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1975.

Mr. Darwin's Shooter RC 49778
by Roger McDonald 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
In 1828 thirteen-year-old Syms Covington leaves his Bedford,
England, home for the sea. Two years later he ships aboard
the HMS Beagle to assist Charles Darwin in collecting animal
specimens. Toward life's end, Covington comes to regret his
complicity with the evolutionist. Violence and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.

My Year of Meats RC 49685
by Ruth L. Ozeki 
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
American filmmaker Jane Takagi-Little shoots a Japanese
television series featuring American wives preparing meat
dishes until she angers producers by delving into
controversial subject matter. Meanwhile the wife of the
show's executive is inspired by the series, but her
anorexia-induced infertility angers her abusive husband.
Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

Pay It Forward RC 50012
by Catherine Ryan Hyde 
read by Bruce Nelson
2 cassettes
Twelve-year-old Trevor tackles his new teacher's extra-
credit assignment to improve the world. He performs three
large favors, and instead of paying him back, each recipient
agrees to pay favors forward to three more people, and so
on. Initially a disaster, his project soon snowballs into a
great success. Some strong language. 1999.

Pedro Pramo RC 48624
by Juan Rulfo 
read by Peter Gil
1 cassette
When his mother dies, Juan Preciado sets off to find his
father, Pedro Pramo. In the town of Comala, built on the
tyranny of the Pramo family, Juan learns his father is
dead. In fact, the town seems populated by tormented spirits
of the deceased. Mexican author's classic surrealist novel,
first published in 1955. 1994.

Perlman's Ordeal RC 50330
by Brooks Hansen 
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
London, 1906. Dr. August Perlman, a music lover originally
from Vienna, usually treats patients by hypnosis, but he
encounters difficulties in the case of Sylvie Blum, a
hysterical thirteen-year-old. Overwhelmed by a compelling
spiritualist, too much hashish, and Sylvie's tales of
Atlantis, Perlman finds himself in over his head. 1999.

Plays Well with Others RC 47683
by Allan Gurganus 
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
A Florida writer recalls his Manhattan friends and the
arrival of AIDS on the art scene in the 1980s. Hartley Mims
meets Robert Gustafson, a composer, shortly after arriving
in New York. Angelina Byrnes, a painter Mims meets in a VD
clinic, completes the threesome. The onset of AIDS dims
their hopes for fame and fortune. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 1997.

Point of No Return RC 48454
by John P. Marquand 
read by Len Mailloux
4 cassettes (Reissue)
Charles Gray, about to be considered for a vice-presidency
of his prestigious New York bank, starts to reminisce about
his relationship with his father and about his hometown of
Clyde, Massachusetts, where everyone knew his place. When
Charles is finally awarded the promotion, he finds it rather
meaningless. 1947.

Ravelstein RC 50448
by Saul Bellow 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Portrait of an intense friendship between two men. At
novelist Chick's instigation, university professor Abe
Ravelstein has published his ideas in a book that has become
a bestseller. Now, during a celebratory trip to Paris,
Ravelstein, dying of AIDS, urges Chick to be his biographer.
Some strong language. Bestseller 2000..Bestseller2000.

The River King RC 50717
by Alice Hoffman 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Massachusetts's Haddan School was built in 1858 for wealthy
students from across the country. Even a century later,
locals do not attend. But following the inexplicable death
of a student, the entire town becomes involved, as policeman
Abel Grey finds himself searching for solutions to both old
and new mysteries. 2000.

Spiderweb RC 49976
by Penelope Lively 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Retired social anthropologist Stella Brentwood moves to
western rural England near her old school chums. Stella has
lived all over the world and observed many different
societies in her line of work. But once in the country, she
finds it difficult to adjust--especially with a dangerous,
dysfunctional family next door. 1998.

These Demented Lands RC 49862
by Alan Warner 
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
In this sequel to Morvern Callar (RC 45809) the spunky
Morvern meets an air-crash investigator at an obscure and
forbidding honeymoon hotel. The two join forces to deal with
a series of outlandish characters, one of whom is organizing
"the big one," an unprecedented rave on a remote airstrip.
Some strong language. 1997.

Turn of the Century RC 48885
by Kurt Andersen 
read by Jim Zeiger
5 cassettes
New York, 2000. George Mactier is a television producer
trying to launch a new series. His wife, Elizabeth
Zimbalist, manages a software company suffering from a deal
gone bad. As they cope with fast-paced, high-profile jobs
and three children, they get ensnared in a corporate hoax.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1999.

Walkin' the Dog RC 49302
by Walter Mosley 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned (RC
45769), sixtyish ex-con Socrates' improved life includes his
beloved two-legged dog and a new job. But the police won't
stop bothering him, so Socrates comes up with a unique way
to fight back. Strong language, some descriptions of sex,
and some violence. 1999.

The Walking Tour RC 49854
by Kathryn Davis 
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Two business partners, Bobby Rose and Coleman Snow, and
their wives, Carole Ridingham and Ruth Farr, join a walking
tour in Wales. A tragedy ensues, and for years Bobby and
Carole's daughter Susan pieces together clues from the
subsequent trial and other sources. Some strong language.
1999.

When We Were Orphans RC 50876
by Kazuo Ishiguro 
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
After Cambridge, the observant but self-delusional
Christopher Banks becomes a private detective, fulfilling a
childhood ambition. His successful career leads him back to
his boyhood home of Shanghai during the Sino-Japanese War in
1937. He feels confident he will find his parents, who
disappeared there years before. Bestseller 2000.

The Winds of Chance RC 50136
by Rex Beach 
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
When Pierce Phillips arrives in the Yukon, he finds gold and
adventure, as well as many women who are drawn to his charm.
One rescues him after he is wrongly accused of stealing,
another offers him a "better" job, and a third will win his
heart. 1918.


Gothic

The Bride Finder RC 49219
by Susan Carroll 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Reclusive nobleman Anatole St. Leger, who is cursed with the
inherited tendency to have visions, employs the family
bride-finder. Anatole asks for a heavyset plain woman, but
the old man delivers a petite redhead--much like the one the
visions warned against. Explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1998.

Eye of the Beholder RC 49160
by Jayne Ann Krentz 
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Several murders, revenge, art fraud, and mysticism abound as
hotel owner J.L. Trask and art expert Alexa Chambers search
for a murderer at an Arizona resort. Alexa is also trying to
restore her reputation destroyed several years earlier by an
unscrupulous dealer. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1999.

Gravelight RC 49663
by Marion Zimmer Bradley 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Sequel to Witchlight (RC 46568). Well-to-do, spoiled
Wycherly Musgrave is wracked with guilt over a young woman's
death while he was driving drunk. He befriends telepathic
actress Sinah, who is beset by ancestral spirits. Can the
rich boy win Sinah's heart while resisting the power of
psychic possession? 1997.

Now You See Her RC 49199
by Linda Howard 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Until a year ago, painting was simple for thirty-one-year-
old artist Paris Sweeney. Then everything changed; colors
became intense, traffic lights turned green for her, and she
started seeing ghosts. When she moves to New York to be near
an art gallery, her problems only grow worse. Violence and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

Rebecca RC 48914
by Daphne du Maurier 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Rebecca, the glamorous mistress of a great English estate,
died eight months before Maxim de Winter brought a young and
frightened second wife to live there. Mystery, intrigue, and
violence eventually reveal the circumstances surrounding
Rebecca's death. 1938.

The Third Heiress RC 50069
by Brenda Joyce 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
When New York dancer Jill Gallagher's fianc, Hal, says he's
having second thoughts, she crashes the car, and Hal dies--
after whispering the name Kate. Returning the body to his
hostile English family, Jill learns of a Kate Gallagher from
a century ago. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. 1999.

Three Gothic Novels: Wieland (or, The Transformation);
Arthur Mervyn (or, Memoirs of the Year 1793); Edgar Huntly
(or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker) RC 50006
by Charles Brockden Brown 
read by Michael Scherer
6 cassettes
Three gothic novels written in 1798 and 1799. Wieland is
based on an actual murder by an insane farmer; Arthur Mervyn
occurs during a yellow-fever epidemic in Philadelphia in
1793; and Edgar Huntly involves sleepwalkers. 1998.

Growing Up

A Beautiful Place on Yonge Street RC 49028
by Don Trembath 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Harper Winslow, from A Fly Named Alfred (RC 49027), is sent
to a camp for writers by his controlling parents. There he
meets carefree Sunny Taylor, who is home-schooled by
easygoing parents. When Sunny decides to attend a faraway
art school, Harper is devastated. For senior high readers.
1998.

Crooked RC 49876
by Laura McNeal and Tom McNeal 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Clara, fourteen, worries about her crooked nose and about
earning enough money for horse camp. Then she is deserted by
both her mother and her best friend. Clara's sole comfort, a
budding romance with classmate Amos, is threatened by two
menacing brothers. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Dancer RC 50041
by Lorri Hewett 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
After ten years of ballet, Stephanie shows talent but is
undistinguished. Her doubts about having a career as a black
dancer are made worse by her parents' insistence that she
plan for college. A retired black ballerina and her nephew
give Stephanie encouragement. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1999.

The Everlasting Story of Nory RC 48699
by Nicholson Baker 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Eleanor Winslow's nine-year-old mind has much to
contemplate, especially because her family has moved from
America to England. Nory, as she is called, describes her
new setting, the thoughts that are inspired by it, and her
fervent wishes for a new best friend. 1998.

The Falcon RC 49391
by Jackie French Koller 
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
Luke Carver, seventeen, keeps a journal for English class.
Through his entries it becomes apparent that Luke is a
daredevil who has already injured one eye by his risk-taking
actions. When he suffers another mishap, Luke hurts his good
eye. A psychologist helps him to understand his behavior.
For senior high readers. 1998.

A Fly Named Alfred RC 49027
by Don Trembath 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Harper Winslow, last seen in The Tuesday Cafe (RC 49026),
authors a popular, humorous column in his high school's
paper under the pseudonym Alfred. When a bully insists that
he name the author or be beaten up, Harper struggles to
avoid detection while continuing to write. For senior high
readers. 1997.

Jim the Boy RC 50526
by Tony Earley 
read by John Lescault
1 cassette
North Carolina, 1934. Anecdotes trace a year in the life of
ten-year-old Jim Glass, who lives with his widowed mother
near her three bachelor brothers. Follows Jim as he views
the ocean for the first time, celebrates the town's
electrification, and sees his best friend contract polio.
2000.

Keeping the Moon RC 49367
by Sarah Dessen 
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
When Colie's overweight mother, Kiki Sparks, became a
fitness guru, Colie shed her excess weight too. But taunting
classmates continue to shatter Colie's self-esteem, so she
spends her fifteenth summer with her odd Aunt Mira and makes
her first real friends. For junior and senior high readers.
Some strong language. 1999.

Lefty Carmichael Has a Fit RC 50407
by Don Trembath 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Lefty suffers a seizure and learns he has
epilepsy. If he remembers to take his medication, Lefty can
probably stop the convulsions, but he remains anxious, feels
odd from the drug, and doesn't like people knowing about his
condition. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

My Last Days as Roy Rogers RC 49036
by Pat Cunningham Devoto 
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
Ten-year-old tomboy Tab spends summer vacation playing with
her African American pal Maudie May and trying to avoid the
polio that has their small Alabama town in a panic. Even
though the swimming pools and movies are closed, the kids
manage to find many adventures. They also expose some of the
grownups' darker secrets. 1999.

The Ne'er-Do-Well RC 50197
by Rex Beach 
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
The spoiled son of a wealthy father, Kirk Anthony finished
college but still has no profession. While out carousing
with other young men, he is drugged, robbed, and substituted
for a criminal on a ship headed for Panama. Arriving without
funds, he must fend for himself for the first time in his
life. 1911.

Stone Cold RC 49638
by Pete Hautman 
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Life is good for sixteen-year-old Dennis Doyle--he has a
profitable landscaping business, a loyal girlfriend, and
bright prospects. Then he develops a talent for high-stakes
poker, begins to drift away from his family and friends, and
eventually finds himself risking the biggest stake of all--
his own future. For senior high readers. 1998.

Summer Promise RC 50281
by Robin Jones Gunn 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Christy Miller, a farm girl from
Wisconsin, is spending the summer in California with her
wealthy aunt and uncle. But dealing with the fast beach
crowd leads to moral dilemmas that are only resolved when
she meets a group of Christian teens. For junior and senior
high readers. 1998.

The Things I Did Last Summer RC 46786
by Erika Tamar 
read by Don Emmick
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Andrew has agreed to spend the summer
with his father's pregnant young wife at the beach. He gets
a job with the local paper, but the best part is meeting
Susan--an older girl who works as an au pair. Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. For junior and senior
high readers. 1994.

The Tuesday Cafe RC 49026
by Don Trembath 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Troubled fifteen-year-old Harper Winslow's preoccupied
mother enrolls him in a night-school writing class. Harper
is surprised to find acceptance among the disadvantaged
adults there. With the help of a school counselor, he gains
real-world insights about life. Prequel to A Fly Named
Alfred (RC 49027). For senior high readers. 1996.

Historical

After Dunkirk RC 48627
by Milena McGraw 
read by David Cutler
4 cassettes
England, 1939. Young Wayne Luthie leads a squadron of
pilots, known as the Wonders, as they learn to fly
Spitfires. Luthie reminisces about his childhood in India,
his uncles who died in World War I, his capture after
Dunkirk, and falling in love with a WAAF. Then the Germans
attack Britain. Some violence. 1998.

Aftershocks RC 50783
by Richard S. Wheeler 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
San Francisco, 1906. Survivors cope with the fiery aftermath
of a catastrophic earthquake in different ways. Architect
Harrison White is chiefly concerned with his buildings;
Katharine Steinmetz photographs the city for posterity;
missionary Ginger Severance works to save souls; and the
army sets about making matters worse. Some violence. 1999.

All This, and Heaven Too RC 49226
by Rachel Field 
read by Lindsay Ellison
4 cassettes
Mademoiselle Henriette Desportes is serving as governess to
the younger children of the Duc and Duchesse de Praslin in
France. But in 1847 a tragedy occurs, putting her on trial
for murder. When acquitted, Henriette travels to America,
marries, and becomes known for her salon at Gramercy Park.
Fictional account of the author's great-aunt. 1938.

Apache: The White Indian Series, Book 14 RC 49866
by Donald Clayton Porter 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this prequel to Spirit Knife (RC 38230), British siblings
Beth and William Beaumont travel to New Spain, in America,
to find the mine that would save their family home. They
request help from Renno, the young Seneca chief whose great-
grandfather, a "white Indian," visited England years ago.
Some violence. 1987. 1987.

Aztec Autumn RC 49267
by Gary Jennings 
read by Jonathan Davis
3 cassettes
Mexico, 1531. In this sequel to Aztec (RC 15812) Dark Cloud
is burned at the stake in Mexico City by the invaders. His
son Tenamxtli witnesses his death and vows revenge. Over
time Tenamxtli learns the Spanish language and customs,
raises an indigenous army, and attacks. Violence and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.

Becoming Madame Mao RC 50518
by Anchee Min 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Fictionalized portrait of Jiang Ching, wife of Chairman Mao
Zedong. Skilled at reinventing herself, the former opera
singer and actress takes full advantage of her husband's
rise to power. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
2000.

The Beduins' Gazelle RC 48021
by Frances Temple 
read by Dick Jenkins
1 cassette
North African desert, 1302. Halima has been betrothed to
Atiyah since birth. After Atiyah is forced to go off to
college, Halima becomes lost in a sandstorm and is rescued
by a rival Beduin group. Hearing of her capture, Atiyah
races against time to find her. Companion to The Ramsay
Scallop (RC 39908). For junior and senior high readers.
1996.

Birthright RC 48489
by Andrew Coburn 
read by Michael Russoto
2 cassettes
Fictionalized account of the Lindbergh kidnapping in which
the baby is raised by kidnapper Shell and his mentally
unstable wife, Helen, and the police mistake the body of
their recently deceased baby as Lindbergh's. Years later a
dying Shell decides to tell his son the truth. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1997.

The Black Rose RC 49358
by Thomas B. Costain 
read by Ray Childs
4 cassettes (Reissue)
1273. Walter of Gurnie, bastard son of a noble crusader,
meets commoner Tristram Griffen and Friar Roger Bacon at
Oxford. Following his father's death, Walter journeys to
Cathay seeking knowledge and riches. Tristram joins his
adventures, which include the rescue of a captive Greek
girl, whom Walter marries. Some violence. 1945.

Bone by Bone RC 48984
by Peter Matthiessen 
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
In this sequel to Lost Man's River (RC 45903), E.J. Watson
recalls his years in reconstruction-era South Carolina--
fleeing for his life to Florida and later finding adventure
out west. He returns to Florida as a fugitive and builds a
successful sugarcane farm--until confronted by a mob. Some
violence and some strong language. 1999.

The Brass Dolphin RC 50595
by Joanna Trollope 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
1938. When naive twenty-year-old Lila Cunningham and her
impoverished father lose their home in England, she accepts
the offer of an abandoned house on Malta. Lila begins a
difficult readjustment, but it is the brutal German bombing
campaign and its aftermath that finally bring her to a point
of real self-discovery. 1997.

Caesar: Let the Dice Fly RC 45492
by Colleen McCullough 
read by Chuck Benson
6 cassettes
This sequel to Caesar's Women (RC 41781) continues the
account of Julius Caesar, beginning as he conquers Britannia
in 54 B.C. After receiving word that his mother and daughter
are dead, Caesar returns to Gaul, where he defeats a former
ally, Pompey. Caesar then stands poised to seize control of
the entire Roman empire. Some violence and some strong
language. 1997.

Caprice and Rondo: The House of Niccol, Volume 7 RC 48897
by Dorothy Dunnett 
read by Gordon Gould
5 cassettes
In this sequel to To Lie with Lions (RC 45864), after
ruining his family, Nicholas de Fleury, now a spy, travels
incognito throughout Europe in 1474. His estranged wife is
left to run the Banco di Niccol. Nicholas searches for lost
gold while working for diverse governments. Includes a
summary of the preceding volumes. 1997.

Casanova in Love RC 50788
by Andrew Miller 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Elderly Giacomo Casanova begins burning old love letters
until he finds some from Marie Charpillon. Suddenly, memory
"like a thousand petal blooms" unfolds as he recalls his
1763 arrival in London and the events that followed as he
became completely infatuated with Charpillon--to the
detriment of his own life. 1998.

Caterina RC 50413
by Jane Aiken Hodge 
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Whispering (RC 41728), it is now 1832, and
Dom Pedro has returned from Brazil to help his daughter,
Maria da Gloria, claim her position as queen of Portugal. He
is aided by Caterina Fonsa, who is creating political
cartoons to advance his cause. 1999.

The Children of First Man RC 48915
by James Alexander Thom 
read by Graeme Malcolm
4 cassettes
A.D. 1169. Madoc, a Welsh prince, and his followers flee to
North America and temporarily subjugate the Native
Americans. Over the years a blond, gray-eyed population
arises. The mixed group known as the Mandans survives until
an epidemic sweeps the area in 1838. Violence, explicit
descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1994.

Circle of Stones: Druid Circle, Volume 1 RC 49532
by Anna Lee Waldo 
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Prince Owain's mistress, Brenda, leaves her infant son,
Madoc, with Irish druids, who will protect him from the
superstitions and infighting of the Welsh court. The grown
Madoc later returns to his parents, but then emigrates to
the New World to escape civil war. Some explicit
descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999.

The Climate of the Country RC 50639
by Marnie Mueller 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
1940s. Denton Jordan, a conscientious objector, and his
Jewish wife, Esther, live at the Tule Lake Relocation Camp
for Japanese in northern California. Trouble brews both
within the camp and in their marriage, escalating until
life-alterating choices are made. Some explicit descriptions
of sex and some violence. 1999.

The Colony of Unrequited Dreams RC 49573
by Wayne Johnston 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
4 cassettes
Fictionalized biography of Joseph Smallwood, first premier
of Newfoundland, following its incorporation into Canada on
April 1, 1949. Recounts Smallwood's life from childhood,
describing the lasting effect of his early association with
Sheilagh Fielding and his rise to power at great personal
cost. 1998.

Comanche Dawn RC 49218
by Mike Blakely 
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
In the 1680s territory that would become Wyoming, a Shoshone
boy is born at the same time the first horse appears in the
camp. As the child grows to manhood and becomes the warrior
known as Horseback, his people acquire horses and evolve
into the Comanche Nation. Some explicit descriptions of sex
and some violence. 1998.

Daughters of the Dust RC 49533
by Julie Dash 
read by Robin Miles
3 cassettes
In 1926 Amelia Varnes, raised in Harlem, returns to her
mother's home on the Sea Islands of South Carolina to work
on her thesis in anthropology. She had planned to study
Gullah traditions and folklore but is soon absorbed in her
own matriarchal heritage and decides to return to teach on
the islands. 1997.

Deep Dream of the Rain Forest RC 50681
by Malcolm Bosse 
read by Chris Parente
1 cassette
In 1920 Borneo a young Iban tribesman's dream instructs him
to find a life-changing big fish with the help of a shunned
girl. They kidnap a fifteen-year-old English boy from his
inspector uncle's crew, thinking his mother's locket is
magical. A deep friendship develops. For junior and senior
high readers. 1993.

The Dragon Hunt: Five Stories RC 49934
by Vu Trn 
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Five stories depicting the history of strife in Vietnam and
the suffering of its emigrants. "The Coral Reef" is based on
the author's own harrowing escape from his homeland when an
overcrowded boat runs aground. Some descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. 1999.

Dreamland RC 50727
by Kevin Baker 
read by Richard Hauenstein
4 cassettes
Tale of a young Eastern European stowaway who encounters
love, jealousy, and betrayal in the squalid tenements of
turn-of-the-century New York City. Set against the tumult of
Tammany Hall politics and the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist
Company fire, which hastened labor reform. Some strong
language. 1999.

Earthly Joys RC 50010
by Philippa Gregory 
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes
England, 1603. John Tradescant is gardener and confidant to
Sir Robert Cecil and, later, to Lord Buckingham. Because he
is a trusted employee of men close to James I and then
Charles I, Tradescant is able to help safeguard the realm.
Prequel to Virgin Earth (RC 50011). 1998.

Empires of Sand RC 49688
by David Ball 
read by Ted Stoddard
6 cassettes
Nineteenth-century adventurer Count Henri DeVries returns
with a Saharan Tuareg wife to France, where their son,
Moussa, becomes best friends with his cousin, Paul. Years
later, after the DeVries have been driven back to Africa,
the formerly close cousins are put at odds when French
forces invade the Sahara. Some violence. 1999.

Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur; Warlord Chronicles, Volume 3
RC 48938
by Bernard Cornwell 
read by George Holmes
4 cassettes
Derfel continues the tale of Arthur's perseverance against
the Saxons, while Merlin despairs that the ancient gods are
deserting Britain in its time of need. Final volume of the
series; sequel to Enemy of God (RC 46297). Violence. 1997.

The Flying Cavalier: The House of Winslow, Book 23 RC 49920
by Gilbert Morris 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Lieutenant Lance Winslow, in France on a training mission,
falls in love with and marries Noelle Laurent. A few years
later, after Noelle is killed in a bombing raid, Lance meets
Josephine Hellinger, who tries to help him overcome his
bitterness about the past. Sequel to The White Hunter (RC
49919). 1999.

The Forest RC 50245
by Edward Rutherfurd 
read by Gillian Green
6 cassettes
Saga of family life and political intrigue over nine
centuries in southern England's New Forest. Clerics,
smugglers, woodsmen, aristocrats, and merchants--along with
forest creatures--play their parts in the panorama, from the
killing of William the Conqueror's son Rufus in 1099 to the
filming of a story about the land in April 2000. 2000.

Freedom's Altar RC 51065
by Charles F. Price 
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
In the sequel to Hiwassee (RC 44371) emancipated slave
Daniel McFee returns to the mountains of Tennessee to
sharecrop. He is welcomed back by his former master, Judge
Madison Curtis, and his clan. But there is trouble with
bushwhackers, the militia, freedmen, and the defeated. Some
violence and some strong language. 1999.

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae RC
49266
by Steven Pressfield 
read by L.J. Ganser
3 cassettes
480 B.C. Xeones, a Spartan warrior, is captured at the
battle of Thermopylae and ordered by the Persian king,
Xerxes, to describe his military training and background.
The king wishes to know how a few hundred Greeks could fight
so valiantly, they delayed the movement of his army of
millions. Some strong language. 1998.

Girl in Hyacinth Blue RC 49678
by Susan Vreeland 
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Eight vignettes follow the various owners of a Vermeer
painting through the centuries. Begins with the latest
owner, whose German father obtained it illegally from a
deported Jewish family, and goes back to the artist, who
could not support his eleven children. Some descriptions of
sex and some violence. 1999.

Girl with a Pearl Earring RC 50258
by Tracy Chevalier 
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
A fictional account of how the seventeenth-century artist
Vermeer came to paint a portrait of a young woman wearing a
pearl earring. When sixteen-year-old Griet, a Protestant,
becomes a maid in Vermeer's Catholic household, the drudgery
of her duties is offset by working in the artist's studio.
Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.

Hitler's Niece RC 49344
by Ron Hansen 
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
A story depicting Adolph Hitler during his rise to power,
but concentrating on his unhealthy affection for his niece,
Geli Raubal, who at age twenty-three is found dead in
Hitler's apartment. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1999.

Household Gods RC 50146
by Judith Tarr and Harry Turtledove 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes
Nicole, a harried lawyer and single mother, wishes on a
plaque of Roman gods that she could live in a simpler time.
The gods comply by sending her back to second-century Roman-
controlled Austria to assume the life of a tavern keeper.
After pestilence, starvation, invasion, and filth, Nicole is
overwhelmed. 1999.

In America RC 49825
by Susan Sontag 
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
In the opening chapter numbered "Zero," the unnamed
protagonist--speaking for the author--chooses the characters
for the novel. The remainder of the book revolves around the
decision of Polish actress Maryna Zalezowska to leave the
stage in 1876 and move to California with her husband and
entourage. Bestseller 2000. 

In the Fall RC 50270
by Jeffrey Lent 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes
After serving in the Civil War, Norman Pelham returns home
to Vermont with his African American bride, Leah. Some time
later, following a visit to her North Carolina home, Leah
hangs herself. Eventually, Leah's grandson sets out to
uncover the story of her tragic end. Strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 2000.

The Innocents Within RC 50666
by Robert Daley 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Le Lignon, France; 1944. After his U.S. fighter plane is
downed, Lieutenant Davey Gannon is carried unconscious to
the church rectory and nursed back to health by Rachel, the
pastor's adopted daughter. The two fall in love and escape
to England. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1999.

Island of the Innocent: Cheney Duvall, M.D., Volume 7 RC
50077
by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Late 1800s. Doctors Cheney Duvall and Walker Baird have come
to Hawaii from San Francisco to warn Shiloh Irons to stop
trying to prove he is part of the Winslow family. Instead,
the two visitors provide the catalyst for uncovering secrets
from the past. Sequel to In the Twilight, In the Evening (RC
45835). 1998.

Jem (and Sam) RC 50363
by Ferdinand Mount 
read by George Holmes
3 cassettes
Fictitious memoirs of Jeremiah (Jem) Mount, the drinking
companion and rival of the seventeenth-century British
diarist Samuel (Sam) Pepys. His tale leads through the
taverns and palaces of Restoration England and shows the
growing credence given to science over religion. Some
descriptions of sex. 1998.

A Journey to the End of the Millennium RC 49597
by A.B. Yehoshua 
read by Bill Wallace
3 cassettes
In the year 999 Jewish merchant Ben Attar, his nephew
Abulafia, and his Muslim partner manage a thriving commerce
between Africa and Europe. When Abulafia's wife denounces
Ben Attar's bigamy, their business becomes imperiled. Ben
Attar sails into the heart of Europe, aiming to vindicate
himself and rescue his livelihood. Descriptions of sex.
1999.

The Kiowa Verdict: A Western Story RC 48848
by Cynthia Haseloff 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
A fictional account of the 1871 arrest and trials of Kiowa
chiefs Satanta and Adoltay that proved a downturn in the
treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. Sequel
to Satanta's Woman (RC 48847). Some strong language. Spur
Award. 1997.

The Land beyond the Mountains RC 49418
by Janice Holt Giles 
read by Mitzi21278 Friedlander
3 cassettes
Kentucky Territory, 1783. Young Major Cass Cartwright leaves
his Virginia home to establish a settlement in the
wilderness. His partner is General James Wilkinson, a
roguish schemer who conspires with the Spanish to establish
his own empire. Cartwright, however, remains loyal to his
country while being torn between two women. 1958.

The Language of Threads RC 50388
by Gail Tsukiyama 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Women of the Silk (RC 35524), Pei and her
young cousin Ji Shen arrive in Hong Kong. With help, Pei
finds work as a domestic and Ji Shen begins school. But
their future is not secure, and the Japanese invasion will
further change their lives. Some violence. 1999.

The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon RC 49731
by Richard Zimler 
read by Jonathan Davis
3 cassettes
Lisbon, Portugal; 1506. As thousands of Jews are murdered in
the streets during the Inquisition, Berekiah Zarco flees to
Constantinople. Years later he returns to avenge the death
of his beloved uncle, Abraham, a renowned kabbalist. Based
on a manuscript discovered in Istanbul. Violence, some
strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1998.

The Last King of Scotland RC 49952
by Giles Foden 
read by Steven Crossley
3 cassettes
Scottish medical graduate Nicholas Garrigan takes up
practice in rural Uganda where, by sheer accident, he
becomes personal physician to president Idi Amin. Even as
the young doctor witnesses some of the 1970s abuses of power
and barbarity, he comes to admire some facets of Amin's
personality. Eventually Garrigan returns home alienated.
1998.

The Last of the Just RC 50079
by Andr Schwarz-Bart 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
The author's friend, Ernie Levy, and his predecessors have
borne the burden of religious persecution since Rabbi Yom
Tov Levy was killed in York, England, in 1185. Generations
later, Ernie is the last of thirty-six Jews known as the
"just men" when he faces death in Auschwitz during World War
II. 1960.

The Little Red Foot RC 50362
by Robert W. Chambers 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
3 cassettes
The love story of colonist John Drogue and a young Scottish
woman, Penelope Grant, set in northern New York during the
American Revolution. The war's bloody battles involve not
only the colonists and the British, but the native Iroquois
and Oneida as well. 1921.

Love Alters Not RC 49867
by Patricia Veryan 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
England, 1746. Dimity Cranford and her twin brothers, Piers
and Peregrine, are supporters of the king, while a longtime
family friend, Horatio (Viscount Glendenning), is a
Jacobite. But when Horatio is mortally wounded, he entrusts
Dimity with delivering the fourth stanza of a cypher to
fellow Jacobites. Sequel to The Tyrant (RC 42179). 1987.

Mandingo RC 49298
by Kyle Onstott 
read by Robert Sams
6 cassettes (Reissue)
Warren Maxwell and his son Hammond live on an Alabama
plantation where raising and selling slaves is more
profitable than cotton. Hammond's alcoholic wife seeks
revenge against her unfaithful husband by seducing a
handsome Mandingo slave. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1958.

Mary's Land RC 49082
by Lucia St. Clair Robson 
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
In 1638 Catholic Margaret Brent leaves England for newly
colonized Maryland to escape religious persecution.
Meanwhile, street urchin Anicah Sparrow is captured and put
on board the same ship to become an indentured servant.
Their lives become linked. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.

The Meeting Place RC 49353
by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn 
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
In 1753, English Catherine Price and French Louise Belleveau
from neighboring colonies in Acadia meet one day in a meadow
while gathering flowers for each young woman's upcoming
wedding. Their friendship grows despite language differences
and the prospect of war looming over the colonies. 1999.

Moonspun Magic: Magic Trilogy, Volume 3 RC 49521
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Cornwall, 1813. Captain Rafael Carstairs of Calypso Magic
(RC 49520) returns home and immediately finds himself
rescuing Victoria Abermarle, a young woman fleeing the
advances of his rapacious twin brother. Rafael takes
Victoria to London for safe keeping and ends up falling in
love. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
1988.

The Night Inspector RC 50212
by Frederick Busch 
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Disfigured Civil War veteran William Bartholomew prowls the
slums of Manhattan, where he befriends customs inspector
Herman Melville. Encouraged by a Creole prostitute,
Bartholomew joins a scheme to free African American children
who are being traded as slaves in Florida. Some descriptions
of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999.

The Peace Chief: A Novel of the Real People RC 49729
by Robert J. Conley 
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
At the time of the French and Spanish incursions into the
New World, a young Cherokee warrior learns the skills and
traditions he needs to become a strong chief and lead his
people. By taking refuge in a sanctuary town, Young Puppy
fulfills a prophecy that he will die and be reborn. 1998.

People of the Masks: The First North Americans, Volume 10 RC
49546
by Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Sequel to People of the Mist (RC 46758). The early Iroquoian
people occupy northeastern North America around A.D. 1000. A
young boy seer called False Face Child is befriended by
Wren, a slightly older girl, when his enemy Jumping Badger
seeks his death. Some violence. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.

The Plantagenet Prelude RC 49493
by Jean Plaidy 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Recounts the stormy romance of King Henry II and his
consort, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Henry's battle of wills
with his former friend Thomas  Becket, Archbishop of
Canterbury. 1976.

The Promised Land RC 50706
by Ruhama Veltfort 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Recurring visions of persecution cause a rabbi's son and his
wife to flee their shtetl near Cracow, Poland, for America
in the mid-1800s. Guided by his dreams, Yitzhak and his
family join the perilous trek to California. A story of
faith, love, and survival in a new land. 1998.

The Reckoning RC 50153
by Robert W. Chambers 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
In 1781, during the American war for independence, Mr.
Washington has planted a young spy against the British in
New York City. The youth's precarious position is further
complicated when he falls in love with a Tory belle. 1905.

Red Grass River: A Legend RC 49170
by James Carlos Blake 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
1900s. For years Florida sheriff Bobby Baker feuds with a
moonshining cracker clan led by John Ashley. Clan members
hide out in swamps, rob banks, and hijack Prohibition booze.
After thirteen years, an ambush is set that kills most of
the gang. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Right Hand of God: The Liberty Bell, Book 6 RC 49661
by Gilbert Morris 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Jacob Steiner, a German Jew, wants only to play the violin,
but in 1777 he is conscripted and sent to America to fight.
Wounded in an escape attempt, Jacob takes refuge in a barn,
where Rachel Bradford secretly nurses him back to health.
Sequel to Wind from the Wilderness (RC 47075). 1999.

Sappho: The Tenth Muse RC 49809
by Nancy Freedman 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
Fictionalized life story of the sixth-century B.C. Greek
poet from the island of Lesbos. Widowed after a brief
marriage, she founded an academy for young women, whom she
praised in her lyric poems. But it is her love for a young
sailor that determines her fate. Some descriptions of sex.
1998.

Satanta's Woman: A Western Story RC 48847
by Cynthia Haseloff 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
In the fall of 1864, a band of Kiowa braves attack Adrianne
Chastain's Texas home, killing, looting, and taking her
captive along with her granddaughter Lottie. Their chief,
Satanta, claims Adrianne, but she makes him win her love.
Prequel to The Kiowa Verdict (RC 48848). Some strong
language. 1998.

The Secret Wife of King George IV RC 50777
by Diane Haeger 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
England, 1785. George, the Prince of Wales, falls in love
with Catholic widow Maria Fitzherbert and secretly marries
her. It later befalls him to wed Caroline of Brunswick, who
becomes his Protestant queen. Maria, however, remains the
love of his life. Some descriptions of sex. 2000.

The Shadow Portrait: The House of Winslow, Book 21 RC 49918
by Gilbert Morris 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Silver Star (RC 45106), cousins Peter
and Phil Winslow are in New York City. Phil, an aspiring
artist, meets the reclusive Cara Lanier, also a painter.
Peter, meanwhile, gets involved in auto racing and joins
society's "fast set." An accident brings them all closer
together. 1998.

Son of the Morning RC 48552
by Linda Howard 
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Grace St. John is translating manuscripts involving the
Knights Templar when her husband and brother are murdered.
Grace flees and finds herself transported back to
fourteenth-century Scotland, where she falls in love with
Niall MacRobert, the guardian of a treasure. Explicit
descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some
violence. 1997.

A Star Called Henry: The Last Roundup, Volume 1 RC 49579
by Roddy Doyle 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Henry Smart knows he is not the first Henry. His older
brother died in infancy, and his mother believes a star in
the sky is her first Henry. But regardless of his
beginnings, Henry becomes a street-smart kid and an active
participant in Ireland's 1916 Easter Uprising. Descriptions
of sex and strong language. 1999.

Stone Tables RC 49462
by Orson Scott Card 
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Fictional account of the biblical figure Aaron, as he
watches his younger brother, Moses, rise from the lowly
status of a near-doomed infant to the pinnacle of power in
Egypt and then go on to become God's anointed. Traces their
family's role in the unfolding of a divine plan. 1997.

Sword Song RC 49394
by Rosemary Sutcliff 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Banished from his Norse village for an accidental killing,
sixteen-year-old Bjarni Sigurdson becomes a Viking
mercenary. In the course of his bloody exploits through
England, Ireland, and Scotland, he discovers a wise mentor
who directs his life in positive ways. Violence. For junior
and senior high readers. 1997.

The Teutonic Knights RC 49021
by Henryk Sienkiewicz 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
5 cassettes
In this epic by the 1905 Nobel Prize winner for literature,
the united peoples of Poland and Lithuania fight against the
oppression of the Teutonic Knights, a fifteenth-century
Prussian religious and military order. The search for
Zbyszko's wife, kidnapped by the Knights, inspires the
nation to defend its land and families. 1993.

Thunder City: A Novel of Detroit RC 51032
by Loren D. Estleman 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Detroit, 1900s. Henry Ford is showing great promise on his
third attempt to start an automobile plant. But Harlan
Crownover can't convince his coach-making family to invest
in the new technology, so he turns for help to "Boss" Jim
Dolan and Sicilian gangster Sal Borneo. Chronologically the
first in Estleman's Detroit series. Some violence. 1999.

Thunderwoman: A Mythic Novel of the Pueblos RC 50604
by Nancy Wood 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
In this allegory blending history and mythology, generations
of Pueblo Indians portray life from their creation and
prehistory through the mid-twentieth century. Bloody
massacres follow the arrival of Spanish conquistadores and
others. Cultural crises escalate, culminating in the 1947
atomic bomb tests in the desert. For senior high and older
readers. 1999.

Two Suns in the Sky RC 50366
by Miriam Bat-Ami 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
A World War II refugee love story told in two voices: Adam
Bornstein, a Yugoslavian Jew living in a refugee camp in
Oswego, New York, and Christine Cook, a Catholic from
Oswego. Both teenagers wish love could be enough to solve
all their differences. For junior and senior high readers.
Scott O'Dell Award.  1999.

Virgin Earth RC 50011
by Philippa Gregory 
read by Barbara Caruso
4 cassettes
John Tradescant the Younger has inherited his father's
talent for nurturing plants. When he sails to Virginia in
1638 to gather specimens for the king's gardens, he meets
Suckahanna, a Powhatan maiden. He promises to marry her when
he returns to America, but many obstacles await him. Sequel
to Earthly Joys (RC 50010). 1999.

What the Body Remembers RC 50703
by Shauna Singh Baldwin 
read by Yolande Bavan
4 cassettes
Toward the end of the Raj in India, wealthy Sikh landowner
Sardarji takes a young bride in hopes of fathering the
children his first wife has been unable to provide. As
political tensions over the imminent partition build, the
two women vie for Sardarji's heart. Some descriptions of
sex. 1999.

The White Hunter: The House of Winslow, Book 22 RC 49919
by Gilbert Morris 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
In this sequel to The Shadow Portrait (RC 49918), Annie
Rogers goes to New York hoping to become a missionary in
Africa. Instead she is the secretary to the flamboyant
Jeanine Quintana. John Winslow remains in Africa, visiting
relatives. Eventually Annie and John meet, but not before
they almost perish on the Titanic. 1999.

White Rose: Una Rosa Blanca RC 49362
by Amy Ephron 
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
In 1897 newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst sends
reporter Karl Decker to Havana to interview and somehow
rescue Evangelina, the imprisoned daughter of a
revolutionary. Although Decker is married, the two fall in
love as they plan the escape. Based on a true story. Some
violence. 1999.

Holiday

A Child's Christmas RC 50739
by Eva Rutland 
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
Eric Archer, ten, attends boarding school because his father
is too busy to care for him. Eric's uncle, who lives nearby,
is supposed to keep an eye on him but seems to forget--until
the school counselor calls. Before long, Eric is at the
center of an expanding circle of love and friendship. 1997.

A Highland Christmas: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 50600
by M.C. Beaton 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Christmas is at hand in the remote Highland village of
Lochdubh. This year, P.C. Hamish Macbeth is set to work
through the holiday, while his family vacations without him.
On his own, Hamish cracks several cases, including the
disappearance of an elderly woman's cat and the theft of a
nearby community's town lights. 1999.

The Present: A Malory Holiday Novel RC 48863
by Johanna Lindsey 
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
The Malory clan is at Haverston for the Christmas holidays.
A few days before Christmas, Jason, the third marquis of
Haverston, discovers a mysterious present that has appeared
out of nowhere. It turns out to be a diary that just might
answer some questions about their grandmother, Anna Malory.
Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Tidings of Comfort and Joy RC 48425
by T. Davis Bunn 
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
It was supposed to be a wonderful Christmas in Hawaii for
fourteen-year-old Marissa and her family. But she has come
down with a mysterious illness and must spend the holiday
with Gran. As they come to terms with the change in their
plans, Gran tells Marissa about a Christmas many years
before. 1997.

Human Relationships

Back Roads RC 49314
by Tawni O'Dell 
read by Jeff Baker
2 cassettes
During the two years since his mother killed his abusive
father, Harley has been glumly raising his three younger
sisters. Now twenty, Harley begins an affair with a married
neighbor, and some shocking family secrets come to light.
Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some
violence. 2000. 

Bee Season RC 50897
by Myla Goldberg 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Typical fifth-grader Eliza Naumann surprises everyone by
winning her school spelling bee. Over the next year her
father, Saul, devotes study time to Eliza, further excluding
his son, Aaron, and wife, Miriam. Through incantation,
mysticism, and mental illness, each member follows a
separate path as the family slowly disintegrates. Bestseller
2000.

Blessings RC 48172
by Sheneska Jackson 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
Hair salon owner Pat Brown views the beauty parlor
experience as a substitute for therapy. She and her staff
share their problems: Pat is infertile, Zuma wants to be
artificially inseminated, widowed Faye is struggling to
raise her children, and Sandy neglects her two babies.
Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Blind Assassin RC 50848
by Margaret Atwood 
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
This convoluted tale of two sisters begins with the
questionable circumstances of the 1945 death of the younger,
Laura, at twenty-five. A memoir by Iris, the surviving and
now elderly sister, recalls what led up to the tragic event.
Interspersed is a novel-within-a-novel, Laura's posthumously
published book. Bestseller 2000.

The Bluest Eye RC 49914
by Toni Morrison 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes (Reissue)
1941. Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove--poor, ugly, and
black--desperately wants blue eyes, which she thinks would
solve all her problems. But instead she is subjected to
rejection, violence, and an unwanted pregnancy. Slowly, she
begins to descend into madness. Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1970.

A Boy in Winter RC 49832
by Maxine Chernoff 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
A divorced mother is having an affair with her unhappily
married neighbor when their two sons are involved in a
tragic accident. When one of the boys kills the other with a
crossbow, the survivors struggle to recover from the event.
Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some
strong language. 1999.

Cat: The Wildflowers, Book 4 RC 48806
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
As the OWPs (Orphans with Parents) continue their sessions
with Dr. Marlowe, Cat explains how she has been treated by
her parents, her discovery that she is adopted, and why she
has become so withdrawn from the outside world. Sequel to
Jade (RC 48805). Some descriptions of sex. For senior high
and older readers. Bestseller 1999.

Circle of Three RC 50719
by Patricia Gaffney 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Carrie, her mother, and her fifteen-year-old daughter
describe the aftermath of Carrie's husband's unexpected
death. Carrie begins to recover when she's given
opportunities to work creatively and to rekindle the love of
her life. But her mother and daughter don't approve. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.

Couples RC 48643
by John Updike 
read by Timothy Lynch
4 cassettes (Reissue)
When Foxy and Ken Whitman move to an outer suburb of Boston,
they are taken in by a social set who indulge in partying,
drinking, and adultery. Over time, Foxy succumbs to the
advances of one of her neighbors, Piet Hanemas. Strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1968.

Crossing to Safety RC 49441
by Wallace Stegner 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Story of acceptance and affirmation of two couples who meet
in 1937 when they are young and whose friendship lasts a
lifetime. Sid and Charity Lang and Larry and Sally Morgan,
although from different backgrounds, befriend each other
when the men are professors in Madison, Wisconsin. 1987.

Damascus RC 50647
by Richard Beard 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
The lives of warehouse worker Spencer Kelly and teacher
Hazel Burns were destined to intersect. On their common
birthday, November 1, 1993, they court, mate, and face a
common threat when a crazed student, who is obsessed with
Hazel, challenges Spencer for her hand. 1998.

The Dangerous Husband RC 49425
by Jane Shapiro 
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
2 cassettes
A forty-year-old New York photographer finally meets a
wonderful man and they marry. But soon she realizes how
clumsy he is--accidentally hurting himself, and her, more
and more frequently. As the injuries become severe, the
woman begins to plan his death. Some explicit descriptions
of sex and some strong language. 1999.

Disgrace RC 49263
by J.M. Coetzee 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Divorced, fifty-two-year-old professor David Lurie is
dismissed from a Cape Town university for seducing a twenty-
year-old student. After retreating to his daughter's farm,
an unprovoked attack by three African youths causes Lurie to
reflect on his value system. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. Booker Prize. 1999.

The Dragon Can't Dance RC 50053
by Earl Lovelace 
read by John Stratton
2 cassettes
As carnival time approaches, residents of Calvary Hill, a
shantytown in Trinidad, begin making preparations. Miss
Cleothilda knows she will retain her position as queen, and
Aldrick Prospect will once again be king. But other things
are changing: outsiders are encroaching and the inhabitants
are losing their former rebellious spirit. Strong language.
1979.

Drowning Ruth RC 50849
by Christina Schwarz 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
In March 1919, nurse Amanda Starkey, seeking refuge, returns
to her family home to live with her younger sister Mathilda
and Mathilda's three-year-old child, Ruth. Within a year,
Mathilda is dead and Amanda is raising Ruth as her own. But
both Amanda and Ruth are hiding memories of the night
Mathilda died. Bestseller 2000. 

The Edge of Heaven RC 47073
by Marita Golden 
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
Fearing her mother's return from prison, African American
college student Teresa recalls life when her father was at
home and her sister was still alive. Her mother, Lena, is
also worried about facing family and friends after her
release. Over time, they all struggle to understand the
terrible events that led to a child's death. Some
descriptions of sex. 1998.

Europa RC 48634
by Tim Parks 
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
A middle-aged professor at the University of Milan on a bus
trip with a group of students and faculty, including his
former mistress, reveals his stream-of-consciousness
thoughts about her, their relationship, European unity, and
his fellow passengers--even as he wonders why he joined this
expedition. Some strong language. 1997.

The Ewe Lamb RC 50433
by Margaret Bacon 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Describes the lives of childhood friends Judith and Alice
from England's Yorkshire Dales. After Judith's mother
abandons her family, the girls separate but are buoyed by
their occasional meetings. Judith becomes a London
barrister, while Alice turns her family farm into a bed and
breakfast. Some violence. 1999.

The Fiery Pantheon RC 49613
by Nancy Lemann 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
The Stewart family of New Orleans is on vacation at a
Virginia hotel. Daughter Grace, twenty-eight, is engaged to
Monroe, a young man who is to join them later. But Walter, a
young man currently staying at the hotel, is gaining the
family's attention simply because of his eccentric manner.
1998.

Gertrude and Claudius RC 49516
by John Updike 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Recounts events that transpire before the beginning of
Shakespeare's Hamlet. Focuses on Hamlet's mother, Gertrude,
as the long-suffering wife in an arranged marriage, who
falls calamitously in love with her brother-in-law Claudius.
When Gertrude's husband learns of the affair, Claudius takes
his own course of action. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. 

Giving Up America RC 49085
by Pearl Abraham 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Deena, a Hasidic Jew raised in Jerusalem, ignores the
warnings of her father and marries Daniel, an American
Orthodox Jew. After seven years of marriage they are still
childless, and Daniel becomes friendly with a woman from
work. Gradually Daniel and Deena grow apart and the marriage
disintegrates. 1998.

A Gracious Plenty RC 47863
by Sheri Reynolds 
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Finch Nobles, disfigured by burns when she was a child,
tends the local graveyard. She communicates with the dead,
who include a beauty queen, a crying baby, a homeless man,
and her parents. Eventually she is able to let some of the
townspeople into her lonely life. Some strong language.
1997.

The Group RC 50691
by Mary McCarthy 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Relates the lives of eight Vassar College friends from Kay
Strong's wedding in 1933, one week after commencement, to
her funeral seven years later. Describes the young women's
transitions from college living to the practicalities of
sex, marriage, motherhood, and careers. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1963.

Having Everything RC 50684
by John L'Heureux 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
In the eyes of the world psychiatrist Philip Tate stands at
the pinnacle of success, both personally and professionally.
But when he succumbs to a compulsive weakness for
housebreaking, events get out of control and lead to his
destruction. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. 1999.

House of Sand and Fog RC 50033
by Andre Dubus 
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Because of a tax-office error, recovering addict Kathy
Lazaro is evicted from the bungalow she inherited from her
father. The house is bought by an Iranian looking for the
American dream. Correcting this mistake leads to a legal
tussle with dire results. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1999.

Icy Sparks RC 49152
by Gwyn Hyman Rubio 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Growing up in the 1950s in a small Kentucky town, Icy
realizes that she is different from the other kids. She
endures alienation at school and a stay in the state
hospital while gradually coming to terms with her disorder,
Tourette Syndrome. Some strong language. 1998.

Into the Garden: The Wildflowers, Book 5 RC 49508
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Cat (RC 48806) Cat confides to her therapy
group that Geraldine, her mother and half-sister, forbids
Cat to socialize with them. When Geraldine passes
unexpectedly, Cat and the other girls keep her death a
secret. Some explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high
and older readers. Bestseller 1999.

An Invisible Sign of My Own RC 50891
by Aimee Bender 
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Quirky nineteen-year-old protagonist Mona Gray is
systematically eliminating everything she loves from her
life except mathematics. Accepting a position as an
elementary school math teacher, she shares her love of
numbers with second graders. And they help her open her
heart. Bestseller 2000.

Jade: The Wildflowers, Book 3 RC 48805
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
In this session with therapist Dr. Marlowe, Jade, a member
of the OWP (Orphans with Parents), relates her story. She
has become the contested trophy in a bitter divorce battle.
Sequel to Star (RC 48795). For senior high and older
readers. Bestseller 1999.

Just as I Am RC 48891
by E. Lynn Harris 
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
3 cassettes
In Invisible Life (RC 38731), Ray and Nicole broke up
because of his bisexuality, and now both are attempting to
rebuild their lives. But they are thrown together again as
their mutual friend Kyle struggles with the final stages of
AIDS. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

Leaving Small's Hotel RC 48458
by Eric Kraft 
read by Dan Blom
3 cassettes
Peter Leroy and his wife Albertine's ownership of Small's
Hotel is in jeopardy. Their latest scheme to save the inn
involves nightly readings from Peter's memoirs for their
guests. Soon the listeners begin finding ways they can fit
into the plan. Some strong language. 1998.

Lightning Strikes: The Hudson Family Series, Volume 2 RC
50929
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Rain (RC 50028) eighteen-year-old Rain
Arnold is in England studying acting while she works as an
au pair at her great aunt Lenora Endfield's austere home.
Rain soon makes a horrifying discovery about a cottage on
the estate. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Local Girls RC 50728
by Alice Hoffman 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Stories of Gretel Samuelson's youthful years on Long Island.
Her best friend and neighbor, Jill, marries young and
pregnant; her divorced mother battles cancer; her brother's
promising future fades with drug use; and her older cousin
longs for a family life. Some strong language. 1999.

Lost in Translation RC 49282
by Nicole Mones 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Alice Mannegan, the thirty-six-year-old daughter of a racist
politician, flees to China, where she works as an
archaeologist's translator. While on an expedition, Alice
falls in love with Professor Lin Shiyang, but their private
demons fetter the couple's relationship. Some strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

Loves That Bind RC 49712
by Julin Ros 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Abandoned by his lover, the protagonist writes to her
recounting his past romances with a series of women, set
forth in alphabetical order. Using wordplay and multilingual
puns, he describes each partner as a particular storied
heroine, leaving the reader to determine the literary
source. Translated from Spanish. 1998.

Lucky Man, Lucky Woman RC 50830
by Jack Driscoll 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Middle-aged parole officer Perry Lafond has always
considered himself happily married to Marcia, a teacher. But
when Marcia begins fertility injections, Perry feels
ambivalent about starting a family. His involvement with a
parolee's wife contributes to his midlife crisis. Strong
language. Pushcart's Editors' Book Award. 1998.

Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married RC 49402
by Marian Keyes 
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
According to a fortune-teller, Lucy Sullivan will be getting
married within a year. But she just broke up with her
boyfriend (for being "too nice"), so Lucy is not sure who
her husband will be. Then she falls for Gus--funny,
penniless, and a big drinker. Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.

Mail RC 51083
by Mameve Medwed 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Fiction writer Katinka O'Toole, once briefly married to her
Joyce professor, is now lusting after the mailman, Louie,
who brings her rejection slips. Things improve when Louie
brings a check from Playgirl, they begin an affair, and her
incapacitated ex-husband lets her teach his writing class.
Some descriptions of sex. 1997.

Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind RC 49141
by Ann B. Ross 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
Miss Julia, of Abbotsville, North Carolina, is just
recovering from the shock of her husband's death when Hazel
Marie Puckett arrives on her doorstep with a nine-year-old
boy. Mr. Springer might have left Miss Julia well off
financially (which she is just beginning to enjoy), but he
also left her with a stepson. 1999.

No Longer at Ease RC 50240
by Chinua Achebe 
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
The bribery trial of Obi Okonkwo, a young Nigerian civil
servant of "education and brilliant promise," is cause for
consternation among the Umuofians who sent him to England on
scholarship. Obi recounts his struggles with conscience and
the circumstances that led to his arrest. 1960.

Nora, Nora RC 50898
by Anne Rivers Siddons 
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Lytton, Georgia; 1961. Peyton McKenzie is on the brink of
womanhood when her older cousin, Nora, arrives in town.
Peyton has always considered herself a loser, but Nora helps
her see herself in a different light. However, it soon
becomes apparent that Nora has her own problems. Strong
language. 2000.

The Omb Tree RC 49559
by Elise Dallemagne-Cookson 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
In 1962, Michael and Diana Haines and their two-year-old
son, Philip, immigrate to Argentina. They build a model
dairy farm and enjoy country living. Along the way, they
encounter unanticipated obstacles: political revolutions,
forces of nature, former Nazis, and ghosts on their
property. 1998.

Open House RC 50525
by Elizabeth Berg 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Abandoned at forty-two, Samantha must make a new life for
herself and her eleven-year-old son. After a shopping spree-
-at her husband's expense--she decides to take in boarders
for income. King, who helps Samantha's first tenant move in,
becomes a friend and encourages her independence. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.

Pink Slip RC 49512
by Rita Ciresi 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
1985. Unmarried New Yorker Lisa Diodetto worries her
Sicilian family, especially since her best friend is her gay
cousin Dodie. Then Lisa finds romantic happiness with her
Jewish boss, Eben Strauss. But Dodie contracts AIDS and Lisa
remembers sharing a needle with him. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Pleasing Hour RC 50685
by Lily King 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Rosie, a nineteen-year-old American, becomes an au pair with
a wealthy Parisian family to escape her grief over having
given up her baby to her barren sister. In her
vulnerability, Rosie becomes attached to her young charges
and more especially to their father. Some descriptions of
sex. 1999.

The Purveyor of Enchantment RC 49792
by Marika Cobbold 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Clementine Hope, thirty-six, and her neighbor, Mr. Scott,
accidently become locked in his attic, where the older man
asks her to explain why she never married his son,
Nathaniel. As Clementine reveals her life, a tragedy occurs
that makes her completely rethink her personal values. Some
strong language.  1996.

Rain: The Hudson Family Series RC 50028
by V.C. Andrews 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Rain lives with her mother, deadbeat father, and siblings in
a Washington, D.C., ghetto. One day she is shocked to
overhear the news that she's actually the illegitimate
daughter of a wealthy white woman. Soon after, tragedy sends
Rain to join her birthmother's family. Explicit desciptions
of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Random Hearts RC 51077
by Warren Adler 
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes (Reissue)
When Edward Davis and Vivien Simpson are informed that their
respective spouses died together in a plane crash, they
realize the two were having an affair. Shocked and hurt, the
survivors turn to each other while they piece together the
betrayal. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1984.

The Saving Graces RC 50013
by Patricia Gaffney 
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
A Washington, D.C., women's group--Emma, Rudy, Lee, and
Isabel--meets for ten years to discuss everything and
everybody. The four establish a firm bond as they share
their experiences in love, divorce, adultery, and
infertility. When one is diagnosed with cancer, they rally
to offer support. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.

Shopgirl RC 51049
by Steve Martin 
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
Artistic Mirabelle has an uninspiring job behind the glove
counter at Neiman Marcus in Los Angeles, but what she really
craves is love. Then smitten Seattle millionaire Ray Porter
sends Mirabelle the gloves he purchased from her, beginning
an unconventional relationship. Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.

The Short History of a Prince RC 48456
by Jane Hamilton 
read by Connie Crawford
3 cassettes
Walter McCloud is a teenager in the 1970s when his life
changes: He realizes he will never be a renowned ballet
dancer, he accepts his homosexuality, and his brother dies
of cancer. Twenty years later Walter returns from New York
City to his family's summer house in Wisconsin to reconcile
with his past. 1998.

South of the Border, West of the Sun RC 50202
by Haruki Murakami 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
When Hajime is thirty-seven, moderately successful, and
married with two daughters, his childhood sweetheart,
Shimamoto, reappears in his life. She tantalizes him and
disrupts his equanimity while remaining mysteriously
uncommunicative about details of her daily existence.
Hajime's longing for her becomes obsessive. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1998.

A Stranger in the Earth RC 49041
by Marcel Theroux 
read by John Lescault
2 cassettes
Horace Littlefair, twenty-two, has never been to the city.
So when his grandfather dies, he leaves the country village
of Great Much and travels to London where his great uncle
has promised him a job on his newspaper. But the naive yet
good-natured Horace is unprepared for urban ways. Some
strong language. 1998.

Talking to the Dead RC 50787
by Helen Dunmore 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Nina, a London photographer, goes to the country to care for
her older sister Isabel, who has had a baby (and a
hysterectomy). Nina begins an affair, unaware of how much
this baby reminds Isabel of their brother's crib death. Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.

Twinship RC 49448
by Laurie Foos 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Single, thirty-four-year-old Maxi and her mother, Minnie,
carefully planned for Maxi to get pregnant. They rehearsed
the childbirth so it would be exactly like Minnie's, but
things go horribly wrong when Maxi gives birth to her clone.
Some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language.
1999.

Vinegar Hill RC 49824
by A. Manette Ansay 
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
When James Grier loses his job, he takes his family home to
Wisconsin to live with his parents. But the situation
becomes stifling for his wife, Ellen, who suddenly finds
herself running the household of a bitter and narrow-minded
mother-in-law. Yet, Ellen finds the strength to endure. Some
violence. Bestseller 1994.

Waiting RC 49107
by Ha Jin 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
In 1960s China, Manna Wu falls in love with married doctor
Lin Kong. His tradition-bound wife, Shuyu, refuses to
divorce him, but if Lin can forbear through eighteen years
of separation, the court will dissolve the marriage.
National Book Award. 1999.

Where She Has Gone RC 49672
by Nino Ricci 
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
In this sequel to In a Glass House (RC 42929), Italian-born
Victor's desire to renew ties with his half-sister Rita in
Toronto results in emotional complications. When they
accidentally meet in their mother's village in Italy, Victor
probes their connection without reaching resolution. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.

The Wilder Sisters RC 48764
by Jo-Ann Mapson 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
New Mexico. Recently widowed Rose Wilder Flynn, forty,
bemoans her grown children's lifestyles and relationships
but is secretly attracted to her friend and boss,
veterinarian Austin Donavan. Meanwhile Rose's estranged
sister, Lily, returns home and realizes she still has
feelings for an old beau. Some strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

Wings in the Snow RC 49886
by Jim Oliver 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Dr. Theo Tithonus is oblivious to his family until a series
of crises cause him to take stock of his life. His father,
stepmother, and sisters are fighting; his unruly daughter
shows up; and his gay lover leaves. Work also disintegrates
into strife. Some strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1998.

Winter Solstice RC 50844
by Rosamunde Pilcher 
read by Vanessa Maroney
4 cassettes
Elfrida, a retired actress; Oscar, a recent widower; Carrie,
recovering from a love affair; Lucy, Carrie's niece; and
Sam, deserted by his wife, spend the winter solstice in a
Scottish cottage, where they form a lasting bond that allows
them to recover from their various challenges and losses.
Bestseller 2000.

Wives of the Fishermen RC 48713
by Angela Huth 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
3 cassettes
Friends Myrtle Duns and Annie Mcleoud have continued to be
close since childhood despite their different personalities.
Over the years their relationship is tried by jealousy and
resentment but still survives. Then Myrtle's husband dies in
a fishing accident, and their friendship begins to unravel.
1998.

Young Wives RC 50095
by Olivia Goldsmith 
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
Two friends, Jada and Michelle, lean on each other when both
their marriages take frightening turns. They find additional
support in recently wed Angela, an attorney who herself is
reeling from a nasty marital surprise. Strong language, some
explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller
2000.

Humor

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason RC 49739
by Helen Fielding 
read by Jennifer Mendenhall
2 cassettes
More broad satire of the London singles scene in this sequel
to Bridget Jones's Diary (RC 46267). When her affair with
Mark Darcy takes a bad turn, Bridget begins a disastrous
renovation of her flat and ends up in prison during her
vacation in Thailand. Strong language. Bestseller 1999.

Burger Wuss RC 50325
by M.T. Anderson 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Anthony, nice guy and doormat, seeks revenge after he sees
his girlfriend, Diana, kissing cool guy Turner at a party.
Anthony takes a job at the fast food restaurant where Turner
is a supervisor and concocts a scheme involving rivalry with
their competitor, Burger Queen. For senior high readers.
1999.

The Complete Humorous Sketches and Tales of Mark Twain RC
48359
by Mark Twain 
read by John Polk
6 cassettes
Compiles 136 comic pieces written between 1862 and 1904,
making up a complete collection of Twain's humorous works.
Includes thirty selections from his five books about travel.
Arranged chronologically by year of first publication, with
an introduction by the editor, Charles Neider. 1985.

A Confederacy of Dunces RC 50482
by John Kennedy Toole 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about slovenly, obese Ignatius
Reilly, who is forced to seek employment in New Orleans
after his tipsy mother has a car accident. Reilly, a
medievalist who hates everything modern, runs through a
succession of jobs in which he wreaks havoc. Some strong
language. 1980.

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen RC 49701
by Dyan Sheldon 
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
When sixteen-year-old Lola, deemed the "drama queen" by her
mother, moves to New Jersey, the girl is appalled by
suburbia. Lola immediately runs into conflict with Carla,
the reigning debutante, especially when Lola beats her out
for the lead in the school play. For senior high readers.
1999.

Extreme Elvin RC 49379
by Chris Lynch 
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Overweight and suffering from hemorrhoids, fourteen-year-old
Elvin Bishop, last seen in Slot Machine (RC 43380), enters
high school with his friends Frankie and Mikie. Elvin meets
two girls at a dance and suddenly becomes popular. But he
has to choose which one he wants to know better. For senior
high readers. 1999.

Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates RC 50770
by Tom Robbins 
read by Jim Zeiger
4 cassettes
Unorthodox CIA agent Switters incurs a shaman's curse of
death if his feet touch the ground. Consequently, he uses a
wheelchair for his next assignment, which includes
transporting gas masks to the Kurds and falling in love with
a defrocked nun in Syria. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.

Getting In RC 49014
by James Finney Boylan 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
An extended family piles into a Winnebago for a preadmission
tour of New England colleges. Amid their fears of the
college interviews, brothers Ben and Lefty continue their
sibling rivalry, Chlo decides to cheat on Lefty, and Polo
and Allison break up. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Haunted Major RC 50487
by Robert Marshall 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Classic tale of the golf match between boorish Major Jacky
Gore and champion Jim Lindsay for the hand of an American
millionairess. Once in Scotland, Gore--who has never played
golf in his life--receives unexpected assistance from the
ghost of a clergyman with a grudge. 1999 introduction by
John Updike. 1902.

How I Created My Perfect Prom Date RC 49290
by Todd Strasser 
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
This companion to How I Changed My Life (RC 43121) has been
made into the movie Next to You. Nicole needs a prom date
and decides to transform her grungy neighbor, Chase, into a
hunk. Previously titled Girl Gives Birth to Own Prom Date.
For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash RC 48446
by Jean Shepherd 
read by Michael Kramer
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Ralph returns to the Indiana mill town of his childhood.
When he walks into an old friend's bar, the two reminisce
about their boyhood, which included Red Ryder BB guns,
Orphan Annie, fishing, the Chicago World's Fair, and Fibber
McGee and Molly. The movie "A Christmas Story" is based on
the book. 1966.

In the Family Way: An Urban Comedy RC 50741
by Lynne Sharon Schwartz 
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Tenants of a New York apartment owned by aging Anna include
her daughters, Bea and May; Bea's first husband, Roy; and
Roy's second wife, Serena, now May's lover. When Roy
reluctantly agrees to impregnate Serena, two other members
of the convoluted family also become pregnant. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999.

The Inn at Lake Devine RC 48606
by Elinor Lipman 
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Romantic comedy set in the 1960s. As a child of twelve,
Natalie is offended when her Jewish family is told by a
Vermont innkeeper that their most "comfortable" guests are
gentiles. Over the years she develops various schemes to
infiltrate the resort, and eventually she spends a weekend
with the owner's son. 1998.

Little Green Men RC 50073
by Christopher Buckley 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Alien abductions have been staged for decades by a secret
government agency to pressure Congress for space program
funds. But now a disgruntled agent has arranged for a
pompous TV commentator to be kidnapped--not once, but twice-
-by little green men, and the loudmouthed pundit has been
thoroughly hoodwinked. Some strong language. 1999.

The New York Yanquis RC 49006
by Bill Granger 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
George Bremenhaven, owner of the New York Yankees, fires all
of his expensive baseball players and imports Cuban
professionals from Fidel Castro. The only American on the
team is thirty-eight-year-old relief pitcher Ryan Shawn, who
happens to speak Spanish. Shawn struggles to manage the team
and keep the peace. Strong language. 1995.

Nineteen to the Dozen: Monologues and Bits and Bobs of Other
Things RC 49697
by Sholem Aleichem 
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Fourteen Yiddish tales told in colloquial language depict
Jewish life in Eastern Europe and in New York. In each case
the author speaks through a man or woman who relates a story
of personal woe, often involving humor and satire. 1998.

Oy, Joy! RC 49449
by Lucy Frank 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Ninth grader Joy has never been on a date when elderly Uncle
Max moves into her family's crowded New York apartment. His
attempts to find her a boyfriend backfire, and Joy realizes
that it is Uncle Max who is in need of matchmaking. For
junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Legal Themes

Above the Law RC 49515
by J.F. Freedman 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Attorney Luke Garrison, last seen in The Disappearance (RC
49015), becomes a special prosecutor for former classmate
Nora Ray--now a district attorney investigating a foul-up by
the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Digging into the
case, he finds numerous sordid secrets among the northern
Californians. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 2000.

Act of Revenge RC 49010
by Robert K. Tanenbaum 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Assistant district attorney Roger ("Butch") Karp and his
private investigator wife, Marlene Ciampi, both take on
cases involving Mafia family members, and they soon learn
that the two crimes are related. Butch and Marlene's twelve-
year-old daughter, Lucy, witnesses a murder in Chinatown
that is also connected. Strong language and violence. 1999.

Acts of Malice: A Nina Reilly Novel RC 48988
by Perri O'Shaughnessy 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
When his brother dies while skiing with him, Jim Strong can
tell the police don't think it was an accident. He turns to
Tahoe attorney Nina Reilly, who believes Jim is innocent
even though others in his family (including his wife) don't.
Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex.
1999.

All or Nothing RC 50462
by Elizabeth Adler 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Lawyer/professor Marla Cwitowitz is looking for excitement.
She gets plenty by teaming up with her private-investigator
boyfriend, Al Giraud, who is hired to prove the innocence of
a faithful husband accused of murdering a real-estate agent.
Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some
strong language. 1999.

The Attorney RC 49308
by Steve Martini 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Lottery winner Jonah Hale asks attorney friend Paul Madriani
for help. Jonah and his wife were raising their
granddaughter, Amanda, until they angered their drug-
addicted daughter, Jessica, by denying her money. Now, aided
by a notorious woman, Jessica and Amanda have vanished.
Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2000.

Breach of Promise: A Nina Reilly Novel RC 48989
by Perri O'Shaughnessy 
read by Mary Kane
3 cassettes
Lake Tahoe lawyer Nina Reilly is surprised to receive an
invitation to a party for wealthy entrepreneur Mike Markov,
given by his companion, Lindy. But an even bigger surprise
awaits when Mike announces he is dumping Lindy. Nina risks
all to handle the spurned woman's palimony suit. Some strong
language. 1998.

Buried Evidence RC 50853
by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
The rapist who attacked prosecutor Lily Forrester and her
daughter in Mitigating Circumstances (RC 35901) is out on
parole and looking for them. Meanwhile, Lily's alcoholic ex-
husband tries to escape a manslaughter charge by implicating
Lily in a long-ago murder. Strong language, some explicit
descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000.

Dark Justice RC 49904
by William Bernhardt 
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Attorney-author Ben Kincaid is on a book tour when he is
arrested in the small logging town of Magic Valley while
trying to rescue a doomed cat. His cell mates convince him
to defend their environmental group leader, who is accused
of murdering a logger. Some violence and some strong
language. 1999.

The Disappearance RC 49015
by J.F. Freedman 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Former district attorney Luke Garrison returns to Santa
Barbara to defend a man accused of murdering media mogul
Doug Lancaster's fourteen-year-old daughter. The girl
disappeared during a slumber party the year before. The
defendant claims he is being framed. Some strong language,
some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Expert RC 48576
by Lee Gruenfeld 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Rebecca Verona is hired to defend ex-lover James Perrein on
federal charges of selling encryption technology to China.
David Zuckerman, the prosecutor, turns out to be another
person from Rebecca's past. The trial revolves around their
interactions and the complex testimony of a computer expert
that the technology does not even exist. Strong language.
1998.

The Mercy Rule: A Dismas Hardy Mystery RC 48766
by John Lescroart 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Attorney Dismas Hardy from 13th Juror (RC 39668) is now
asked to help another black-sheep lawyer, Graham Russo.
Russo believes his father Sal's lethal dose of prescribed
morphine was self- inflicted, but the cops don't agree, and
Russo is their prime murder suspect. Some strong language
and some violence. 1998.

Mistaken Identity RC 48401
by Lisa Scottoline 
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
Philadelphia attorney Bennie Rosato gets a huge surprise
when she meets her newest client in jail. Alice Connolly,
who claims she was framed by cops for the murder of her
police detective boyfriend, also claims she is Bennie's
identical twin, who was separated at birth. Strong language
and some violence. 1999.

Moment of Truth RC 49828
by Lisa Scottoline 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Believing his sixteen-year-old daughter murdered her mother,
attorney Jack Newlin frames himself for the crime and
confesses. He then hires novice associate Mary DiNunzio to
represent him, not realizing the lengths she and the cops
will go to prove him innocent. Strong language. Bestseller
2000. 

Move to Strike RC 50940
by Perri O'Shaughnessy 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
While teenage Nicole Zack is robbing the uncle who cheated
her mother, she witnesses his murder and becomes the prime
suspect. Recently widowed attorney Nina Reilly takes her
case, while investigator Paul Van Wagoner examines the
coincidence of the death that same night of the murdered
man's son. Strong language. Bestseller 2000.

No Physical Evidence RC 49002
by Gus Lee 
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
Asian American deputy district attorney Josh Jin is
depressed since his daughter died, his wife left him, and he
has been demoted. Jin is handed a case of child rape with no
physical evidence to convict the accused. His emotional
salvation becomes tied to saving the thirteen-year-old
victim. Some violence and some strong language. 1998.

Perjury RC 48688
by Stan Latreille 
read by Mo Lotman
2 cassettes
Attorney Jack Brenner is assigned to defend Davey Alden, a
woman accused of perjury. She admits that she lied under
oath about seeing her husband molesting their daughter. But
she soon convinces Brenner she had reason to lie. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Red Zone RC 49653
by Tim Green 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Even though she is married to an ex-football player,
attorney Madison McCall only reluctantly becomes a sports
agent for her firm. Her first client, linebacker Luther
Zorn, is having an affair with the team owner's wife and is
the first suspect when the cuckolded husband is killed.
Violence and strong language. 1998.

Running from the Law RC 51020
by Lisa Scottoline 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Although she suspects her live-in lover is having an affair,
Philadelphia attorney Rita Morrone agrees to defend his
father, a federal judge, in a sexual harassment case brought
by a former secretary. Deposing her, Rita realizes the two
were having an affair. When the woman is killed that night,
Rita must decide whether to defend the judge against a
murder charge. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1995.

Suspicion of Betrayal RC 49466
by Barbara Parker 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Florida attorney Gail Connor, of Suspicion of Deceit (RC
47991), is receiving threatening phone calls. She is also
fighting a custody battle, fixing up an old house, and
preparing to marry, so the calls take a back seat until they
escalate into frightening incidents. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Trials of Nikki Hill RC 49570
by Christopher Darden and Dick Lochte 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Prosecutor Nikki Hill is thrilled to be assigned to the
murder case of television show host Maddie Gray. But she has
doubts about the suspect, who was stealing a ring off of the
corpse. Nikki and the LAPD soon discover the deceased had
many enemies. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.

Wild Justice RC 50857
by Phillip Margolin 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
As the Portland, Oregon, police search for a serial killer,
their main suspect is Dr. Vincent Cardoni--several mutilated
bodies are found on his property. Cardoni's wife, Dr.
Castle, is also under scrutiny. While attorney Amanda Jaffe
defends Cardoni, he mysteriously disappears. Years later,
the crimes begin again. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 2000.

Literature

The American Claimant RC 50367
by Mark Twain 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Viscount Berkeley leaves England to investigate claims on
the family title and to satisfy his fascination with
democracy and all things American. In the United States, he
takes advantage of an opportunity to hide his identity and
meets the claimant, Colonel Mulberry Sellers. Based on the
author's unsuccessful 1887 play. 1892.

The Baron in the Trees RC 48648
by Italo Calvino 
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
In June 1767 in Italy, twelve-year-old Cosimo leaves the
noontime dinner table and to spite his family climbs an oak
tree in the garden, vowing never to come down. And he keeps
his word. 1959.

Bouvard and Pecuchet RC 48470
by Gustave Flaubert 
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
Flaubert's last novel, unfinished at his death in 1880. A
chance encounter between two forty-seven-year-old clerks who
feel the bond of soul mates leads to enduring friendship.
They retire in the country but are disappointed in their
various projects and experiments. Includes a fragment of a
companion volume, The Dictionary of Received Ideas. 1976.

The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway RC 48939
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes (Reissue)
This edition contains forty-nine stories that first appeared
in a 1938 collection plus twenty-one works written after
Hemingway moved to Finca Vigia in Cuba. Includes "The Snows
of Kilimanjaro," "In Another Country," and "The Strange
Country." 1987.

The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson with a
Selection of the Best Short Novels RC 49498
by Robert Louis Stevenson 
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
Short stories and other fiction that encompass the brief
life of the author. Includes his well-known "Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The ghost story "Trawn Janet" is
set in Scotland. A romantic tale of chivalry, "The Sire de
Maltroit's Door," takes place in medieval England. 1997.

Complete Stories 1874-1884 RC 48593
by Henry James 
read by Annie Wauters
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Nineteen short stories originally published in periodicals.
Includes "Daisy Miller: A Study," in which an innocent young
American tourist scandalizes Europeans by her behavior. In
"The Siege of London" James continues his examination of
social convention, describing a much-divorced American
widow's determination to enter English high society. 1999.

Complete Stories 1884-1891 RC 48594
by Henry James 
read by Ted Stoddard
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Seventeen short stories first published in periodicals.
Chronicling events in the stratified Victorian society James
observed, they depict conflict between classes and cultures
and restrictions on women's behavior. In "The Chaperon" a
young girl, whose father has died, tries to help her
divorced and shunned mother reenter society. 1999.

The Golden Pot and Other Tales RC 47927
by E.T.A. Hoffmann 
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Five stories written between 1814 and 1822 when the German
Romantic author died. Each tale explores different relations
between reality and fantasy. Ritchie Robertson provides the
literary context of these tales in his introductory essay.
1992.

Heat and Dust RC 49404
by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala 
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
An English girl in India recounts the story of Olivia, her
grandfather's first wife, who was seduced by the Nawab, an
Indian prince, in 1923. The parallels between the two
women's experiences explore the English attraction to the
exotic Indian culture. Booker Prize winner. 1975.

In Dubious Battle RC 49209
by John Steinbeck 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Jim Nolan leads disgruntled migrant workers in a
confrontation with California landowners during the
depression. Bestseller after its original publication in
1936. Conveys several levels of meaning about social forces
and poverty in addition to its portrayal of labor strife.
Some strong language and some violence. 1992.

The Longest Journey RC 49621
by E.M. Forster 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
The intellectual and social life of Cambridge University
suits the physically impaired, orphaned student Ricky
Elliot. Later, Ricky marries a shallow, domineering woman,
Agnes Pembroke, and, at her urging, cheats his illegitimate
half-brother Stephen. Tragedy soon strikes the Elliot
family. 1922.

The Oxford Book of English Short Stories RC 49398
edited by A.S. Byatt 
read by Vanessa Maroney
4 cassettes
Anthology of thirty-seven tales by nineteenth- and
twentieth-century English authors such as Charles Dickens,
Anthony Trollope, Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells,
Saki, G.K. Chesterton, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, V.S.
Pritchett, Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene, T.H. White, Penelope
Fitzgerald, Angela Carter, and Ian McEwan. 1998.

Portrait of a Man Unknown RC 48999
by Nathalie Sarraute 
read by Michael Scherer
1 cassette
A neighbor explores an elderly father's relationship with
his spinster daughter. An "anti-novel" by the French avant-
garde writer, who uses unnamed characters. Preface by Jean-
Paul Sartre. 1958.

The Queen of Spades; The Negro of Peter the Great;
Dubrovsky; The Captain's Daughter RC 47517
by Alexander Pushkin 
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Four stories by the nineteenth-century Russian writer. The
Queen of Spades, written in 1833, tells of a young officer's
obsession with winning at cards. His subterfuge, intended to
learn an elderly countess's secret for success, has dire
consequences for both of them. 1962.

The Tale of the 1002nd Night RC 48696
by Joseph Roth 
read by Terence Aselford
2 cassettes
When the Shah of Persia visits Vienna in the nineteenth
century, he demands to spend the night with Countess W. His
hosts instead provide him with Mizzi Schinagl, a similar-
looking prostitute. The Shah sends Mizzi a magnificent pearl
necklace that changes prospects for all who encounter it.
Originally published in 1939. 1998.

True at First Light RC 48757
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Hemingway recounts his wife Mary's obsession with tracking
down and killing a black-maned lion. He also writes of his
devotion to Debba, an African woman he wants to take as a
second wife. Hemingway's son Patrick edited this fictional
memoir begun after Hemingway's last safari in Africa in the
1950s. Strong language. 1999.

The Undiscovered Chekhov: Thirty-Eight New Stories RC 49564
by Anton Chekhov 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
1 cassette
Representative pieces originally published in Russian
magazines between 1880 and 1887, after Chekhov began writing
in his twenties. "On the Train" describes the hazards of
travel, the odd assortment of characters sharing one
compartment, the corrupt conductors, and the train's poor
condition--all recounted with good humor. 1998.

Medical Themes

Darwin's Radio RC 50676
by Greg Bear 
read by Roy Avers
4 cassettes
Disgraced archaeologist Mitch Rafelson, geneticist Kaye
Lang, and government epidemiologist Christopher Dicken are
embroiled in researching a miscarriage-producing virus named
SHEVA, which spontaneously generates replacement pregnancies
of new evolutionary humans. The ensuing panic spreads
worldwide. Then Kaye becomes pregnant. 1999.

The Devil's Workshop RC 49127
by Stephen J. Cannell 
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
Suspecting a cover-up when told that her microbiologist
husband has committed suicide, microbiology doctoral student
Stacy Richardson goes undercover to find out about the work
he was doing at Fort Detrick, Maryland. She links up with a
former war hero, alcoholic hobo Lucky Cunningham, to stop a
bio-weapons scheme. Strong language and violence. 1999.

Gravity RC 48872
by Tess Gerritsen 
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
Several years before Dr. Emma Watson travels into space on a
"mercy mission," a geologist died in the Galapagos Rift.
Unfortunately, one of the experiments Watson carries into
space harbors a deadly virus that may be connected with the
geologist's death. Watson's estranged husband goes to her
rescue. Some strong language. Bestseller 1999.

Scorpion Strike RC 49655
by John J. Nance 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Persian Gulf, 1991. Pilots Will Westerman and Doug Harris
are sent on a dangerous mission to seize a deadly virus that
Iraqi defector Dr. Shakir Abbas reveals is hidden in a
laboratory. They end up crash landing in the desert while
Dr. Abbas sneaks into Baghdad to retrieve additional vials.
Violence. 1992.

Multicultureal 

Arrow of God RC 49032
by Chinua Achebe 
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
2 cassettes
The chief priest of this African community is responsible
for initiating the rituals that give structure to the
peoples' lives. Conflict erupts as the clergyman attempts to
maintain his own power and the authority of the deity in the
face of the arrival of foreigners and growing disunity among
the villagers. 1964.

Beyond the Limbo Silence RC 50043
by Elizabeth Nunez 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Sara is one of three young women from the West Indies
integrating a white college in Wisconsin in 1963. Her love
for Sam, an African American involved in the civil rights
movement, causes her to examine her beliefs and attitudes
during that historic year. 1998.

East into Upper East: Plain Tales from New York and New
Delhi RC 49401
by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala 
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Collection of stories about urban life, six set in India and
eight in New York City. In "Expiation," the eldest brother
in a large East Indian family tells of his unconditional
affection for the youngest brother, who becomes a criminal.
In "The Temptress," a transplanted Indian matron finds a
niche in New York. 1998.

Fasting, Feasting RC 51278
by Anita Desai 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Through details about the daily rituals of meals, the lives
of two families, in India and America, are revealed. Part
one focuses on the blighted life of Uma, a prisoner of her
Indian family's conventions; part two deals with the
experiences of her brother Arun among well-to-do New England
suburbanites. 1999.

I Sweep the Sun Off Rooftops: Stories RC 49296
by Hanan Shaykh 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Seventeen short stories about Arab women confronting the
Western world. In the title piece, a poor, unmarried
Moroccan woman moves to London because of her infatuation
with all things English, which even extends to a homeless
young man. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Interpreter of Maladies: Stories RC 50087
by Jhumpa Lahiri 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Nine tales of brief encounters with lasting effects, set in
India and America. Each emphasizes cultural transition and
loss. In the title piece, while American-born Mr. and Mrs.
Das and their three young children are tourists in India,
Mrs. Das confides a disquieting secret to their guide.
Pulitzer Prize. Bestseller 1999.

Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith RC 48450
by Gina B. Nahai 
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
Five-year-old Lili watches her mother, Roxanna the Angel,
grow wings and fly away. Lili recounts her thirteen-year
search, as well as that of her aunt, Miriam the Moon,
recalling how they escape from the Jewish ghetto in Tehran,
learn Roxanna's story, and eventually reshape their lives in
America. Bestseller 1999.

Native Speaker RC 48919
by Chang-rae Lee 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Korean American Henry Park, an industrial spy for an
American company, finds his life in a shambles. His young
son is dead, and his wife has left him. Assigned to get
close to a rising Korean American politician, Park must do
things he has long avoided: accept his roots, define his
loyalties, and find his identity. Descriptions of sex. 1995.

The Road Home RC 49593
by Jim Harrison 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
In this sequel to Dalva (RC 28211), patriarch John
Northridge reminisces about his life as a failed artist and
successful rancher, and about the women he loved. His
granddaughter Dalva's nomadic son, Nelse, adopted from
birth, searches for his birth mother and becomes acquainted
with his Native American heritage. Some strong language.
1998.

Shifting Stars: A Novel of the West RC 49592
by Page Lambert 
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
1840s. Skye Macdonald is seven when her Lakota mother is
killed. Her father, Scotsman Gregory Macdonald, eventually
returns her to her maternal grandparents so that she may
learn of her heritage--including a prophecy that she is
destined to become a great warrior. Meanwhile, more white
settlers are encroaching on Indian lands. Some violence.
1997.

The Toughest Indian in the World RC 50590
by Sherman Alexie 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Nine short stories exploring the concept of Native American
identity. In the title piece--originally appearing in the
New Yorker--a Spokane Indian journalist adopts his father's
practice of picking up Indian hitchhikers but carries the
tradition farther than intended. 2000.

White Teeth RC 50261
by Zadie Smith 
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Set in London and spanning some twenty-five years, these are
the misadventures of World War II buddies Archie Jones, an
Englishman, and Samad Iqbal, a Bengali Muslim. Encompassing
their marriages and offspring, their story explores
religion, ethnicity, and gender. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Who's Irish? Stories RC 50166
by Gish Jen 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Eight short stories featuring Chinese American protagonists.
In the title piece a Chinese grandmother is banned from her
daughter's home after spanking her unruly Irish-Chinese
granddaughter. In "Duncan in China" a Chinese American
dropout moves to China to teach English but remains an
outsider. 1999.

Mystery and Detective

Adam and Evil: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 49304
by Gillian Roberts 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Philadelphia high school teacher Amanda Pepper, from In the
Dead of Summer (RC 45217) and others, is now concerned about
the changes she sees in Adam, one of her students. But when
he becomes a murder suspect, Amanda sets out to prove that
Adam is not the culprit. 1999.

Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage: An Agatha Raisin
Mystery RC 49575
by M.C. Beaton 
read by Carmella Ross
2 cassettes
Agatha Raisin is about to marry her next-door neighbor,
James Lacey, when her presumed dead husband, Jimmy Raisin,
shows up. Naturally, Lacey cancels the wedding and even
leaves town. But when Jimmy is found murdered, Lacey returns
to help Agatha find the culprit. 1996.

All the Dead Lie Down RC 49717
by Mary Willis Walker 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Reporter Molly Cates investigates her father's decades-old
suicide after she accidently spots the former county sheriff
with her father's ex-fiance. Molly ignores a bag lady's
warning about a terrorist plot against the state capitol and
doggedly continues her personal probe. Some violence and
some strong language. 1998.

Anatomy of a Murder RC 49161
by Robert Traver 
read by Barry Bernson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Army lieutenant Frederic Manion is jailed for killing Barney
Quill, a motel operator in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Manion claims his wife was raped by Quill. Manion's defense
attorney Paul Biegler re-creates the murder and sensational
trial. Originally published in 1958; contains a new
introduction by Traver, a former Michigan Supreme Court
justice. Some strong language. 1983.

Anyone's My Name RC 49643
by Seymour Shubin 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Young pulp detective writer Paul Weiler has everything going
for him (he is working on a novel and has recently eloped
with a wealthy girl he loves) until he commits a crime of
passion. Suddenly Paul becomes the subject of the torrid
crime magazine articles that he used to write. 1953.

The Ape Who Guards the Balance: An Amelia Peabody Mystery RC
48782
by Elizabeth Peters 
read by Barbara Rappaport
3 cassettes
Following an attempted kidnapping of Amelia, the Emersons
depart early for Egypt's 1907 archaeological season. This
time it is the younger generation taking center stage as
Ramses, David, and Nefret buy an ancient papyrus and set in
motion a deadly chain of events. 1998.

Aunt Dimity's Christmas RC 51061
by Nancy Atherton 
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
In this sequel to Aunt Dimity Digs In (RC 48173) and others,
a homeless man collapses outside of Lori Shepherd's English
cottage. While he's hospitalized in a coma, Lori is
encouraged by her late aunt's spirit to search for his
identity and for the reason he arrived at her door. 1999.

Aunt Dimity's Death RC 49384
by Nancy Atherton 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In this prequel to Aunt Dimity Digs In (RC 48173), Lori
Shepherd learns that her recently deceased mother had a
long-distance friend named Dimity, who has also died.
Dimity's last request was that Lori stay in Dimity's English
cottage and write an introduction to her book of stories--
with a little help from a ghost. 1992.

Backflash RC 50460
by Richard Stark 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Although Parker is suspicious of the motives of a retired
New York civil servant who wants him to rob a riverboat
casino on the Hudson, he rounds up three partners to commit
the crime. Afterwards, Parker and his gang realize that they
have been set up. Violence and strong language. 1998.

Bait RC 49569
by C.J. Songer 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Former LAPD cops Meg Gillis and Mike Johnson operate a
security systems business in Beverly Hills. When Mike
mysteriously disappears and the police tag Meg as a suspect,
she senses a frame-up and decides to offer herself as bait
to trap Mike's killer. Some strong language and some
violence. 1998.

Bedford Square: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Mystery RC 48545
by Anne Perry 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
London, 1891. When a body is found on the doorstep of
General Brandon Balantyne in Bedford Square, he denies any
knowledge of the man. Yet one of Balantyne's snuff boxes is
found on the body. With his wife Charlotte's help,
Superintendent Thomas Pitt uncovers a web of blackmail
targeting honorable and powerful men. 1999.

The Best American Mystery Stories, 1998 RC 49013
edited by Sue Grafton 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Editor Grafton includes twenty crime stories by well-known
authors Lawrence Block, Mary Higgins Clark, Jay McInerney,
Donald E. Westlake, and others. In Stuart Kaminsky's "Find
Miriam," a man searches for his missing wife. Peter Robinson
depicts events in the lives of two elderly ladies who share
a cottage. 1998.

The Best American Mystery Stories, 1999 RC 50183
edited by Ed McBain 
read by Christopher Walker
4 cassettes
Collection of nineteen mysteries by well-known authors
Lawrence Block, Ed Gorman, Phillip M. Margolin, John Updike,
and others. In "Redneck," private eye Amos Walker tracks a
cheating wife--with murderous results. In "Wrong Time, Wrong
Place," two punks kidnap the wrong couple. Some violence and
some strong language. 1999.

The Best-Kept Secret: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 48979
by Les Roberts 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Investigator Milan Jacovich repays a favor by investigating
the case of a college student, Jason Crowell, who is accused
of rape. Jacovich finds plenty of sexism and drugs on campus
but suspects that Jason is being set up; the kid doesn't
even like girls. Some strong language and some violence.
1999.

A Bitter Feast RC 50745
by S.J. Rozan 
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Chinese American private investigator Lydia Chin is hired to
find four missing restaurant workers in New York's
Chinatown. With the help of her partner, Bill Smith, and
police detective Mary Kee, she uncovers a world of illegal
immigrants, drug smuggling, and conflicts between the
Cantonese and Fukienese. Some violence. 1998.

Black Alley RC 50584
by Mickey Spillane 
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
The murder of one of Mike Hammer's army buddies sends him,
the mob, and the FBI looking for a stash of eighty-nine
billion dollars reportedly hidden by him before his demise.
Mike's own recent return from death's door also leads him to
propose to Velda, his longtime secretary. Some violence.
1996.

Black and Blue RC 48943
by Ian Rankin 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Inspector Rebus's run-in with a senior officer has earned
him an assignment to investigate the murder of Allan
Mitchinson, an off-duty oilman, in Edinburgh's toughest
suburbs. Rebus soon finds himself working on several other
cases, too. Among them is the search for "Johnny Bible,"
whose crimes recall the murderous "Bible John" of the 1960s.
Strong language. 1997.

Black Coffee: A Hercule Poirot Novel RC 48946
by Charles Osborne 
read by Tom Martin
1 cassette
Osborne has adapted as a novel this work originally written
as a play by Agatha Christie in 1930. Scientist Sir Claud
Amory believes someone in his home is trying to steal an
important formula he has developed. He asks Poirot to come
to his Surrey home and take the formula back to London. But
when Poirot arrives, he finds Amory dead and soon identifies
numerous suspects. 1998.

Black Friday RC 50311
by James Patterson 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
When terrorists target Wall Street, federal agent Arch
Carroll joins SEC chief of enforcement Caitlin Dillon to
determine who is behind the mayhem. But their investigation
endangers the motherless Carroll children. Violence, strong
language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1986.

The Blessing Way RC 49586
by Tony Hillerman 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police
investigates a murder and comes to suspect an unearthly
killer. His friend, anthropologist Bergen McKee, who studies
witchcraft on the reservation, also becomes involved in
magic and the supernatural. Some violence. 1970.

Blind Descent RC 48883
by Nevada Barr 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Park Ranger Anna Pigeon combats her claustrophobia to rescue
a friend and fellow ranger who is injured in a Carlsbad
National Park cavern. After descending through dangerous
crevices and tunnels, Anna learns that her friend has been
murdered--probably by someone in the caving party. Some
strong language and some violence. 1998.

The Blue Corn Murders: A Eugenia Potter Mystery RC 49664
by Nancy Pickard 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Arizona rancher Eugenia Potter discovers Native American
pottery on her ranch and signs up for a hike at an
archaeological camp specializing in ancient Indian culture.
During the trek through the wilderness, two women are
murdered and a teen tour bus disappears. Some violence.
1998.

Blue Death: A Norah Mulcahaney Mystery RC 48976
by Lillian O'Donnell 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
One after another, four NYPD officers are found dead of
apparent suicides, but with no obvious motive. After the
unexpected departure of her young son's nanny, single mother
Lieutenant Norah Mulcahaney launches an investigation from
her home. Some violence. 1998.

The Bluest Blood: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 50540
by Gillian Roberts 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
As Amanda Pepper's school library receives a large donation
from the wealthy Roederer family, Reverend Harvey Spiers and
his Moral Ecologists are organizing a book-banning crusade
in Philadelphia. But when both Neddy Roederer and Reverend
Spiers are murdered, everyone (including both victims'
teenage sons) becomes a suspect. Some violence. 1998.

The Body in the Big Apple: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC
50378
by Katherine Hall Page 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
In this prequel to the Faith Fairchild series, young Faith
has just launched her catering business in New York when
former classmate Emma Stanstead asks for her help. A
blackmailer is threatening to use secrets from Emma's past
to ruin her husband's political career. Some violence and
some strong language. 1999.

The Body in the Cast: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 49505
by Katherine Hall Page 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Faith Fairchild, former Manhattan caterer, is hired to feed
the movie company that is filming a version of The Scarlet
Letter in the scenic town of Aleford, Massachusetts. But the
leading lady is poisoned and two supporting cast members are
killed before Faith discovers who the culprit is. Some
strong language. 1993. 1993.

The Body in the Kelp: A Faith Fairchild Mystery RC 48944
by Katherine Hall Page 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Faith Fairchild, her minister husband, Tom, and their baby
are on vacation in Maine. At an estate auction, Faith buys a
quilt that turns out to be a map to a long-sought family
treasure. Three murders later, Faith does find something.
Some violence. 1991.

Bones: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 50393
by Jan Burke 
read by Catherine Byers
3 cassettes
Four years ago, reporter Irene Kelly was approached by
teenager Gillian Sayre, whose mother was missing. Now Kelly
is part of a group traveling with suspected serial killer
Nick Parrish to find Mrs. Sayre's grave--and Parrish has a
plan to escape. Violence and strong language. 1999.

The Burglar in the Rye: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery RC 48926
by Lawrence Block 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar and bookseller, is hired by an
ex-lover of a famous, reclusive author to steal back letters
now in the possession of a literary agent. The only problem
is that the agent is dead when Bernie arrives, and he can't
resist stealing some rubies as he flees. Some strong
language and some violence. 1999.

The Burning Bride RC 50538
by Margaret Lawrence 
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Maine, 1786. In this sequel to Blood Red Roses (RC 46974)
midwife Hannah Trevor is reluctantly marrying Daniel
Josselyn, father of her deaf daughter and their unborn
child. Amidst a rebellion by bankrupt, overtaxed farmers,
Daniel is accused of murder. Some descriptions of sex and
some violence. 1998.

The Case of the Beautiful Beggar: A Perry Mason Mystery RC
49436
by Erle Stanley Gardner 
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In a variation on his usual role, Perry Mason acts as a
civil attorney until the case evolves into criminal
proceedings. Mason is hired by beautiful, young Daphne
Shelby, whose wealthy, elderly uncle has been forced into a
shady sanitarium by his unscrupulous half-brother, a gambler
with debts to repay. 1965.

Cat in a Golden Garland: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 48881
by Carole Nelson Douglas 
read by J.P. Linton
3 cassettes
Midnight Louie and his human, Miss Temple Barr, are in New
York, where Louie is auditioning for a role as spokesperson
for a cat food producer. At a Christmas party given by the
advertising company, one of the senior executives is
murdered. Naturally, Louie leads the investigation. 1997.

Cat on the Scent RC 51066
by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown 
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
Postmistress Mary "Harry" Haristeen with her cats, Mrs.
Murphy and Pewter, and corgi Tee Tucker investigate the
shooting of a local man during a Civil War reenactment. The
event leads to the discovery of drug dealing, adultery, and
a missing airplane in sleepy Crozet, Virginia. Some
violence. 1999.

The Cat Who Robbed a Bank RC 49500
by Lilian Jackson Braun 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Autumn in Pickax brings festivals, the Scottish Games, and
the return of estate jeweler Mr. Delacamp. But Mr. Delacamp
is murdered in the newly restored hotel, and his assistant
and the desk clerk are missing. Qwilleran takes clues from
his cats, Koko and Yum Yum, to solve the crime. Bestseller
1999. 1999.

Chain of Evidence RC 51024
by Ridley Pearson 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Three years ago Hartford police detective Joe Dartelli
(Dart) investigated the suicide of a sex offender. Now that
there is a rash of similar deaths, Dart's suspicions about
the first one resurface. Someone is killing these men and
planting evidence to make them appear as suicides, and Dart
is fairly certain the culprit is his mentor, forensics
specialist Walter Zeller. Strong language, violence, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.

City of Ice RC 50397
by John Farrow 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Sergeant-Detective Cinq-Mars watches his beloved Montreal
being taken over by an alliance of gangs, including the
Russian Mafia. He receives a macabre Christmas gift--a
police informant dressed as Santa Claus and impaled on a
meat hook. Cinq-Mars realizes the depth of treachery he
faces. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some
strong language. 1999.

A Clue for the Puzzle Lady RC 49605
by Parnell Hall 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Police chief Dale Harper of Bakerhaven, Connecticut, finds a
crossword puzzle clue alongside the corpse of a young girl.
Serendipitously, Cora Felton, a crossword puzzle writer, and
her niece Sherry have just moved to town. When another body-
-and clue--are discovered, Cora, a hapless alcoholic,
attempts to help. Includes a puzzle. Some violence. 1999.

Cold Hit RC 49301
by Linda Fairstein 
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
When the corpse of art gallery owner Denise Caxton is found
in the Hudson River, New York assistant DA Alexandra Cooper
of Final Jeopardy (RC 42441) teams up with detectives
Chapman and Wallace to determine if Caxton's death was
connected with the art world. Violence, strong language, and
some descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Cornell Woolrich Omnibus: Rear Window and other Stories;
I Married a Dead Man; Waltz into Darkness RC 50156
by Cornell Woolrich 
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
Seven classic mystery stories from the 1940s, including
"Rear Window," on which Alfred Hitchcock's film was based.
In "Post-Mortem," a widow looking for a winning lottery
ticket has her first husband's body exhumed. In "Three
O'Clock," a man sneaks home to murder his wife but ends up a
victim instead. Some violence. 1984.

The Corpse at the Haworth Tandoori RC 50532
by Robert Barnard 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
After a body is found in the trunk of a car outside the
local Indian restaurant in Haworth, Yorkshire, Detective
Constable Charlie Peace and his boss, Mike Oddie,
concentrate their investigation on a local artists' colony
where once-famous painter Ranulph Byatt holds court. Some
violence. 1998.

Cradle and All RC 50260
by James Patterson 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
The Catholic church discovers two pregnant virgins at a time
when plagues are besetting the world. The church sends an
ex-nun turned detective to investigate one of the mothers-
to-be. The priest she secretly loves assists her in the
inquiry. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence,
and some strong language. 2000. 

Crime Wave: Reportage and Fiction from the Underside of L.A.
RC 50602
by James Ellroy 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Pieces first published in GQ magazine by the crime writer.
Ellroy relates his mother's murder in 1958 as well as other
crimes against women, including Nicole Simpson's murder.
Depicts some corrupted characters on the dark side of Los
Angeles. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1999.

A Darker Shade of Crimson: An Ivy League Mystery RC 49810
by Pamela Thomas-Graham 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Rosezella Fisher had risen from secretary to dean of
students at Harvard Law School before she fell to her death
during a campus blackout. Many people resented the ambitious
black woman's success, and economics assistant professor
Nikki Chase, also black, suspects foul play. Some violence
and some strong language. 1998.

Darkness, Take My Hand RC 50409
by Dennis Lehane 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angie
Gennaro stumble upon a decades-long string of horrifying
murders committed by a pair of serial killers. Worse, the
crimes originated in the sleuths' old neighborhood and
involve people they've known all their lives. Violence,
strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1996.

Dead Souls: An Inspector Rebus Novel RC 50395
by Ian Rankin 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Scottish inspector John Rebus is pulled in several
directions: tracking a murderer deported from the United
States to Edinburgh, keeping an eye on a pedophile who lives
near a neighborhood playground, accepting the apparent
suicide of a colleague, and searching for the son of a high
school girl friend. Violence and strong language. 1999.

Deadfall: Alex Jensen Alaska Mystery RC 49656
by Sue Henry 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
When his girlfriend, Iditarod musher Jessie Arnold, is
stalked and almost killed, Alaska state trooper Alex Jensen
sends her into hiding. As Alex investigates, Jessie's
pursuer locates her and her lead dog, Tank, in the
wilderness. The danger causes Alex and Jessie to reassess
their relationship. Some violence. 1998.

Death in Paradise: A Henrie O Mystery RC 48420
by Carolyn Hart 
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Six years after her husband, Richard, fell to his death in
Hawaii, journalist Henrie O receives an anonymous message
suggesting that he was murdered. This prompts her finally to
seek out the woman Richard was visiting that night, whose
long relationship with him had always seemed like more than
friendship. Some strong language. 1998.

Death Is Now My Neighbor: An Inspector Morse Novel RC 48888
by Colin Dexter 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
Lonsdale College of Oxford will soon be seeking a new
master, and there appear to be only two main contenders--
Storrs and Cornford. (Actually it's their wives who have
more ambition toward the job.) Meanwhile, Rachel James of
Oxford is found murdered, and Inspector Morse and Sergeant
Lewis begin an investigation that soon takes them to
Lonsdale College. 1996.

Death of a Colonial: A Sir John Fielding Mystery RC 49796
by Bruce Alexander 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
England, 1771. Blind judge Sir John Fielding and his ward
Jeremy Proctor investigate a young man's claim to the
Paltrow family estate. The claimant has just returned after
eight years in the North American colonies and his identity
is in doubt, and the 
Crown covets the disputed prize. 1999.

Death of a Scriptwriter: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 49552
by M.C. Beaton 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Elderly mystery writer Patricia Martyn-Broyd's joy that one
of her out-of-print books is being made into a television
show turns to horror when she realizes her heroine has been
turned into a floozy. But Patricia is only one of Scottish
policeman Hamish Macbeth's many suspects when two deaths
occur on the set. Strong language. 1998.

Death Train to Boston: A Fremont Jones Mystery RC 50421
by Dianne Day 
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Partners and lovers Fremont Jones and Michael Kossoff are
investigating railroad vandalism, when the train they are
riding is dynamited, injuring both. Fremont is abducted by a
Mormon, who decides to make her his next wife. Michael
struggles to rescue her while eluding the bomber. Some
violence. 1999.

Deep South RC 50627
by Nevada Barr 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Park Ranger Anna Pigeon accepts a promotion to supervise the
Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, but on her arrival
immediately regrets the decision. Soon a teenage girl is
murdered and Anna faces danger from the suspects, including
a group of Civil War reenactors. Some violence and some
strong language. 2000.

The Devil's Code RC 51046
by John Sandford 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
Kidd and his associate and lover, LuEllen, investigate the
death of a member of their computer hacking group. Kidd was
last seen in The Empress File (RC 36590) and The Fool's Run
(RC 30857), which appeared under the author's real name,
John Camp. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 2000.

Do You Promise Not to Tell? RC 49129
by Mary Jane Clark 
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
Television news producer Farrell Slater is about to lose her
job when she stumbles on a potentially huge story: the
Faberg egg just auctioned by a prestigious firm may be
fake. But can she prove it without endangering the old
Russian woman who owns the real one--or herself? Some
violence. 1999.

The Dog Who Bit a Policeman: An Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov
Novel RC 49214
by Stuart M. Kaminsky 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Even with the demise of communism, Moscow Inspector Porfiry
Rostnikov and his team still juggle multiple criminal
investigations, including rival Mafia gang killings and the
disappearance of an alcoholic politician. There is also the
new and unique problem of illegal and deadly dog fights that
plague the city. Some violence. 1998.

The Doublet Affair: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court
RC 49539
by Fiona Buckley 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to To Shield the Queen (RC 49538), lady-in-
waiting Ursula Blanchard is sent to spy on Leonard Mason,
who is suspected of sympathizing with Mary Stuart's design
to seize the throne. Ursula hopes to join her husband in
France afterward as a reward. Some descriptions of sex and
some violence. 1998.

Dreaming of the Bones: A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James
Mystery RC 49496
by Deborah Crombie 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
3 cassettes
Superintendent Duncan Kincaid reluctantly agrees to help his
ex-wife, feminist biographer Victoria McClellan, investigate
the apparent suicide of a troubled poet who met her end five
years before. When Victoria suddenly dies soon thereafter,
Duncan actively seeks revenge, linking the two women's
murders. Some strong language and some violence. 1997.

A Drink before the War RC 50609
by Dennis Lehane 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angie
Gennaro are hired by two senators to investigate missing
government files taken by their African American cleaning
lady. Only they soon discover that the stolen goods are more
racy than office work, and the cleaning lady turns up dead.
Violence and strong language. 1994.

The Duke of Cleveland: A Milan Jacovich Mystery RC 49615
by Les Roberts 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Cleveland private investigator Milan Jacovich is hired by
heiress April Delavan to find her boyfriend, Jeff Feldman, a
potter who skipped town with a lot of her money. Jacovich
discovers the many enemies of the sleazy artist, as well as
collectors searching for a valuable vase. Some violence and
some strong language. 1995.

Dust to Dust RC 50847
by Tami Hoag 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
When Minneapolis Internal Affairs gay cop Andy Fallon is
found hanging naked from a noose, detective Sam Kovac and
his partner Nikki Liska think it's murder. They review
Andy's investigations, including an old case involving his
policeman father. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.

Elephants Can Remember: A Hercule Poirot Mystery RC 48935
by Agatha Christie 
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Mrs. Oliver, an elderly writer of detective stories, and
Hercule Poirot collaborate to find out what really happened
to the parents of Mrs. Oliver's goddaughter. 1972.

Evan Help Us RC 50610
by Rhys Bowen 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Evan Evans, constable of the village of Llanfair in North
Wales, investigates the connection between the murders of
two outsiders and a plan for bringing tourism to this remote
outpost. Evans's interest in newly arrived single mother
Annie Pigeon and her daughter, Jenny, also leaves the local
single ladies seething. 1998.

Family Honor RC 48857
by Robert B. Parker 
read by Constance Crawford
2 cassettes
Ex-cop Sunny Randall works as a Boston private detective
while she completes her BFA and paints. She recently
divorced her husband because of his family mob ties but
still cares for him. In her current case, Sunny is
suspicious of the wealthy couple looking for their runaway
daughter. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1999.

The Fencing Master RC 50376
by Arturo Prez-Reverte 
read by Jonathan Davis
2 cassettes
Madrid, 1866. Don Jaime Astarloa is an honorable man of
tradition who makes his living teaching fencing to wealthy
students. But his life changes forever when a beautiful
young lady enters his studio requesting advanced lessons.
Don Jaime unwittingly becomes embroiled in political
intrigue--and murder. 1988.

Fire and Ice: A Liam Campbell Mystery RC 50187
by Dana Stabenow 
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Recently demoted Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell deplanes
at his new post and finds a dead body on the tarmac; his
former lover, pilot Wy Chouinard, is bent over the corpse.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1998.

Firestorm: An Anna Pigeon Mystery RC 48947
by Nevada Barr 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Park ranger Anna Pigeon is firefighting in northern
California when members of her crew, trapped by a firestorm,
are burned but saved by their survival tents. Then Anna
discovers one crewman murdered. A killer is among them, and
snow has started falling. Some strong language and some
violence. 1996.

Garden of Evil: A Britt Montero Mystery RC 49618
by Edna Buchanan 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Miami crime journalist Britt Montero is covering the murder
spree of a female serial killer who shoots her victims in
the genitals. When the killer offers Britt an exclusive
story, things go horribly wrong. Violence and strong
language. 1999.

The Geezer Factory Murders RC 49669
by Corinne Holt Sawyer 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Things are looking up for retirement home Camden-sur-Mer
when tenants begin transferring there from the competition,
newly built Golden Years. But the murder of a recent arrival
brings bad publicity and another mystery to solve for
resident amateur sleuths Angela Benbow and Caledonia
Wingate. 1996.

The Good Old Stuff: Thirteen Early Stories RC 50967
by John D. MacDonald 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Thirteen pulp magazine stories published between 1947 and
1952 by the author of the Travis McGee mystery series. All
involve revenge, disappearance, adventure, or homicide. In
"Murder for Money" adult siblings suspect their young
stepmother of killing their rich--but unloved--father. Some
violence. 1952.

The Greengage Summer RC 49067
by Rumer Godden 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old Cecil, sixteen-year-old Joss, their
younger siblings, and their mother arrive in France for a
summer holiday. When their mother is hospitalized, the
children are left on their own. Eliot, a mysterious
Englishman, takes them under his wing, and the girls fall in
love--until the police arrive. For senior high and older
readers. 1958.

Hard Currency RC 48945
by Stuart M. Kaminsky 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov and his deputy inspector, Elena
Timofeyeva, have been sent to Cuba to look into a Russian
engineer's arrest for the murder of a Cuban woman. Remaining
in Russia, Inspector Emil Karpo investigates the murder of a
young woman who was killed, apparently by a man she tried to
rob. 1995.

Hatchet Job: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 51007
by Harold Adams 
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Detective Carl Wilcox is called in to investigate the murder
of Mustard's town cop, Lou Dupree, who "died of overexposure
to an ax." Lou had plenty of enemies because of his numerous
affairs with married women, but who hated him enough to
commit such a brutal murder? Some strong language. 1996.

Her Forbidden Knight RC 48787
by Rex Stout 
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes
The "Erring Knights," a group of men who spend the day in
the lobby of New York City's Lamartine Hotel, establish
themselves as champions of Miss Lila Williams, the hotel
telegrapher. When newcomer John Knowlton shows an interest
in Lila, they check him out and learn he has a shady past.
1997.

A Highland Christmas: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 50600
by M.C. Beaton 
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Christmas is at hand in the remote Highland village of
Lochdubh. This year, P.C. Hamish Macbeth is set to work
through the holiday, while his family vacations without him.
On his own, Hamish cracks several cases, including the
disappearance of an elderly woman's cat and the theft of a
nearby community's town lights. 1999.

Hit Man RC 49625
by Lawrence Block 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Ten stories that trace the grim exploits of New York-based
hired killer J.P. Keller. Between contracts Keller enjoys
his pet dog and stamp collecting, seeks romance
unsuccessfully, consults a therapist, and dreams about
giving up his business for the simple life in rural Oregon.
Some strong language and some violence. 1998.

Honky Tonk Kat RC 48543
by Karen Kijewski 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Private detective Kat Colorado comes to the aid of her
childhood friend, the now famous country music singer Dakota
Jones. Dakota has been receiving threatening letters that
quickly escalate to violent acts. Kat has a lot of people to
suspect, and most are related to Dakota. Strong language and
some violence. 1996.

The Hook RC 49971
by Donald E. Westlake 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Authors Bryce Proctorr and Wayne Prentice renew an old
acquaintance when they run into each other in the New York
Public Library. Each author is currently experiencing
publishing problems, and they decide to combine their
efforts--in a murderous collaboration. Strong language and
some violence. Bestseller 2000. 

Hot Six RC 50513
by Janet Evanovich 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
In this sequel to High Five (RC 48439) bounty hunter
Stephanie Plum's mentor, the dangerously appealing Ranger,
is the one who has skipped bail. Meanwhile, Stephanie is
being tailed, her apartment is tossed, her relationship with
cop Joe Morelli turns interesting, and her grandmother moves
in. Violence and strong language. Bestseller  2000.

Hugger Mugger: A Spenser Novel RC 50098
by Robert B. Parker 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Private detective Spenser is hired to find out who's
shooting Walter Clive's horses at the Three Fillies Stables
in Georgia. The best thoroughbred, Hugger Mugger, is bound
to win the Triple Crown--if he lives. Spenser meets Clive's
dissolute daughters--and then a human is murdered. Strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 2000. 

Hunter's Moon: A Kate Shugak Mystery RC 49633
by Dana Stabenow 
read by Abigail Dorn
2 cassettes
Alaskan big-game guides Kate Shugak and Jack Morgan are
hired to conduct a hunting party of raucous German
executives. When one hunter is shot, it appears accidental.
But a second shooting suggests that the targets of choice
are not wild animals. Some descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1999.

Hunting Badger RC 49475
by Tony Hillerman 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
A casino robbery on the Ute reservation leaves one guard
dead, while a second is wounded and held under suspicion. As
Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee tracks the criminals
in the Four Corners canyons, retired cop Joe Leaphorn
receives a startling tip identifying the perpetrators. Some
violence. Bestseller 1999.

In a Dry Season: An Inspector Alan Banks Mystery RC 49545
by Peter Robinson 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
When a drought dries up a reservoir that covers the
abandoned English village of Hobb's End, a skeleton is found
in a crumbling building. Detective Chief Inspector Alan
Banks and local detective Annie Cabbot untangle the World
War II mystery that led to the young woman's death. Some
strong language. 1999.

In the Best Families: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 49503
by Rex Stout 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Nero Wolfe is hired to discover the source of a husband's
sudden riches. But Wolfe decides to turn tail and disappear
after he is threatened by master criminal Arnold Zeck.
Disgusted with Wolfe's apparent cowardice, Archie Goodwin
takes over. Some violence. 1950.

Irene at Large: Irene Adler Mystery RC 48927
by Carole Nelson Douglas 
read by Barbara Caruso
3 cassettes
In 1889 amateur sleuth Irene Adler Norton and her secretary,
Penelope Huxleigh, are approached by a man in eastern garb
who warns them of danger to Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes's
sidekick. It appears that the war in Afghanistan nine years
earlier has current repercussions that could endanger the
empire. 1992.

Jitterbug: A Novel of Detroit RC 50696
by Loren D. Estleman 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Detroit, 1943. A serial killer is roaming the city murdering
people suspected of hoarding ration coupons. Lieutenant Max
Zagreb uses all the methods available--legal and illegal--to
track down the culprit. Meanwhile, police contend with
growing racial unrest that explodes into a race riot.
Violence and strong language. 1998.

Laidlaw RC 50347
by William McIlvanney 
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Glasgow detective Jack Laidlaw investigates the murder of
eighteen-year-old Jennifer Lawson--apparently by a confused
bisexual boy named Tommy Bryson. Other people are soon after
Tommy for revenge; meanwhile, Laidlaw's marriage is slowly
disintegrating. Some violence and some strong language.
1977.

The Last Dance: A Novel of the 87th Precinct RC 49451
by Ed McBain 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
An apparent hanging suicide by a retired male nurse is
reclassified as homicide when traces of a paralyzing drug
are discovered. A snitch is killed after telling 87th
precinct detectives he has information on the murder. The
cops comb the city for a motive and a murderer. Strong
language and some violence. 2000. 

The Laughing Hangman RC 48424
by Edward Marston 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
When an Elizabethan troupe, Westfield's Men, produces a
scandalous new play, the members encounter more problems
than anticipated. Stage manager Nicholas Bracewell
investigates two suspicious hangings while also reviving a
former love relationship with Anne Hendrik. 1996.

Legacies: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 49286
by F. Paul Wilson 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Tomb (RC 22793), Repairman Jack comes
to the aid of pediatrician Alicia Clayton, whose half-
brother is desperate to take custody of Alicia's inherited
house. Jack moves aggressively to uncover the secret of the
house before things turn deadly. Strong language and
violence. 1998.

Liberty Falling RC 48941
by Nevada Barr 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Park ranger Anna Pigeon is in New York to visit her
critically ill sister, Molly, but becomes involved in the
case of two suicides ("jumpers") at the Statue of Liberty on
Liberty Island. Anna discovers that the deaths are related
to a more sinister plot. Some violence and some strong
language. 1999.

Loot RC 50059
by Aaron Elkins 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Austria, 1945. A lone truck carrying artworks stolen by
Nazis disappears in the snow. Fifty-odd years later, one of
the paintings appears in a Boston pawn shop. Art historian
Ben Revere joins in an investigation that leads to Europe
and the Mafia. Some violence and some strong language. 1999.

A Man Lay Dead RC 49487
by Ngaio Marsh 
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette (Reissue)
Sir Hubert Handesley's weekend house party is interrupted by
a real death while his guests, including Agatha Troy of
Artists in Crime (RC 43463), engage in the parlor game of
"murder." Inspector Alleyn from Scotland Yard arrives to
investigate. 1934.

The Man Who Was Taller than God: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC
51037
by Harold Adams 
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
South Dakota, 1930s. Itinerant painter Carl Wilcox is hired
by the mayor of a small town to investigate the murder of
Felton Edwards, a womanizing schemer who had returned to his
hometown unexpectedly. Wilcox encounters nubile housewives
and another murder before he finds his suspects. Some
violence. 1992.

Masked Dancers RC 49197
by Jean Hager 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Small-town Oklahoma police chief Mitch Bushyhead discovers
the game warden's body near an illegally shot bald eagle.
Bushyhead tries to question high school principal Vian
Brasfield, who sometimes holds Cherokee eagle dances on his
land, but Brasfield has mysteriously disappeared. Strong
language. 1998.

McNally's Dilemma RC 50259
by Lawrence Sanders 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Palm Beach investigator Archy McNally assists his friend
Melva Williams, who admits she killed her second husband
after catching him with a mystery woman. Archy discovers
secrets from the family's past that Melva and her daughter
have concealed. Written for the late Sanders's estate by
Vincent Lardo. Some violence.  Bestseller 1999.

Misery Loves Maggody: An Arly Hanks Mystery RC 49467
by Joan Hess 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Maggody chief of police Arly Hanks rushes to the hospital to
see her mother, Ruby Bee, who got sick while on an Elvis
tour with her friend Estelle. Meanwhile, Estelle's
suspicions about the other tour members appear true when one
dies mysteriously. Strong language. 1998.

Miss Pym Disposes RC 49075
by Josephine Tey 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Miss Lucy Pym is a visiting lecturer in psychology at a
girls' physical education college called Leys. The students
are a diverse group, and Miss Pym enjoys her stay until one
of them, Miss Rouse, is killed using gymnastic apparatus.
The police call it an accident, but Miss Pym discovers
otherwise. 1948.

Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour RC 51023
by Simon Brett 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Mrs. Pargeter plans to secretly return the "hot" paintings
that the widowed Veronica Chastaigne wants to give back
before her demise. Recruiting her late husband's old cronies
for the task, Mrs. Pargeter eludes Detective Wilkinson and
Sergeant Hughes only to discover that the old masters have
been stolen--again. Some violence. 1998.

The Mummers' Curse: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 50420
by Gillian Roberts 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Schoolteacher-sleuth Amanda Pepper and her niece hope to see
Amanda's colleague Vincent Devaney marching in the annual
Mummers' parade in Philadelphia. When Vincent becomes a
suspect after one of the revelers is shot, he tells the cops
he was with Amanda. But he's not telling the truth. 1996.

Murder at the Library of Congress RC 49490
by Margaret Truman 
read by Mary Woods
2 cassettes
Annabel Reed-Smith is happily ensconced at the Library of
Congress's Hispanic room researching an article on
Christopher Columbus and his aide Las Casas, whose lost
diaries are rumored to reveal hidden treasure. When she
finds the expert librarian on the subject murdered, Annabel
and her husband, Mac, investigate. Some violence. 1999.

Murder Has No Calories RC 48982
by Corinne Holt Sawyer 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
When a staff member of Dorothy McGraw's health resort is
murdered, Dorothy fears the police won't solve the crime in
time to save her business. She begs elderly amateur sleuths
Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate to pose as guests and
find the killer. 1994.

Murder in Foggy Bottom RC 50815
by Margaret Truman 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A well-dressed corpse in Washington's Foggy Bottom may be
connected to three suspicious commuter plane crashes. Lovers
Max Pauling and Jessica Mumford, both of the State
Department, are pursuing the investigation when Jessica's
ex-husband turns up, fleeing the right-wing extremist
faction in which he'd been operating undercover. Some
violence and some strong language. 2000.

Murder in Georgetown: An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery RC 49435
by Elliott Roosevelt 
read by Janis Gray
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C.; 1935. When Sargent Peavy, a member of the
Federal Reserve Board, is murdered, police and his widow
accuse his lover, Jessica Dee. But Jessica has been working
as a spy for First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on the staff of
Senator Huey Long. Eleanor becomes involved in clearing
Jessica's name. 1999. 

Murder Makes Waves: A Southern Sisters Mystery RC 49042
by Anne George 
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Tiny retired Alabama teacher Patricia Anne decides she needs
some adventure in her life and turns to her flamboyant,
wealthy, thrice-widowed sister, Mary Alice, for help.
Together with a friend and Patricia Anne's daughter, they
find more than adventure when they discover a murder on
their Florida vacation. Some strong language. 1997.

Murder on the Gravy Train RC 49084
by Phyllis Richman 
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
When restaurant critic Chas Wheatley decides to write a
series of columns on restaurant scams deceiving customers,
she finds that a favorite new place in Washington, D.C., is
involved in criminal activity. Chas develops an unlikely
ally in a Lebanese taxicab driver who knows about food and
espionage. 1999.

Murder on the Yukon Quest: An Alaska Mystery RC 50649
by Sue Henry 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Jessie Arnold decides to run in the thousand-mile Yukon
Quest dog race while her boyfriend, state trooper Alex
Jensen, is in Idaho. But she is soon embroiled in murder
when a fellow musher is kidnapped and Jessie must deliver
the ransom. Some violence and some strong language. 1999.

Murder Shoots the Bull: A Southern Sisters Mystery RC 49043
by Anne George 
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Petite Patricia Anne Hollowell and her plus-size sister,
Mary Alice Crane, are thinking about getting involved in an
investment club with neighbor Mitzi Phizer, when Mitzi's
husband is accused of murdering his first wife. Of course
the sisters feel they must help. And their own families
create problems too. 1999.

Mystery Midrash: An Anthology of Jewish Mystery and 
Detective Fiction RC 49571
edited by Lawrence W. Raphael 
read by Pam Ward
3 cassettes
Thirteen short stories with Jewish protagonists and/or
issues from authors such as Faye Kellerman, Stuart Kaminsky,
Toni Brill, Richard Fliegel, and others. Some violence.
1999.

Night Shield RC 50926
by Nora Roberts 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
In this sequel to Night Tales (RC 50925) Denver police
commissioner Boyd Fletcher pairs his detective daughter,
Ally, with club owner Jonah Blackhawk, whom Boyd saved from
a life of crime years ago. Romance complicates their
investigation of burglaries involving Blackhawk's club.
Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some
violence. Bestseller 2000.

Nightmare Town: Stories RC 49771
by Dashiell Hammett 
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Twenty short crime stories from the 1920s and 1930s written
by the former Pinkerton detective who became famous for his
characters Continental Op and Sam Spade. Among these works,
written originally for magazines, is the prototype for the
novel The Thin Man (RC 16349). Some violence. 1999.

No Badge, No Gun: A Carl Wilcox Mystery RC 50444
by Harold Adams 
read by Fred Major
1 cassette
Carl Wilcox, depression-era itinerant sign painter and
detective, is hired to look into the rape and murder of a
teenage girl in a small South Dakota town. Wilcox soon falls
in love with Hazel, the school librarian. Before long
another murder occurs, leaving one less suspect. 1998.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep RC 50603
by Patricia H. Rushford 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Retired Portland, Oregon, policewoman Helen Bradley
investigates the murder of a gerontologist who was
experimenting with a possible cure for Alzheimer's disease.
When his wife is also murdered, Helen--against the advice of
family members--checks into the doctor's convalescent home
to observe the effects of his research. Some violence. 1997.

O Jerusalem: A Mary Russell Novel RC 50327
by Laurie R. King 
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
Palestine, 1919. Britain has recently driven the Turks out
of the country and is trying to stem the ethnic and
religious unrest in the area. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes and
his apprentice, Mary Russell, are sent to Jerusalem by
Sherlock's older brother Mycroft to investigate murder and
treason. Some violence. 1999.

Occam's Razor: A Joe Gunther Mystery RC 50497
by Archer Mayor 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
When Lieutenant Joe Gunther of the Brattleboro, Vermont,
police department investigates a body on the railroad
tracks, he has no inkling that the case would lead to a
powerful politician. Another murder and an abandoned vehicle
also become entwined with the original crime. Some violence
and some strong language. 1999.

Octagon House: An Asey Mayo Cape Cod Mystery RC 49544
by Phoebe Atwood Taylor 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
A hideous mural in Quanomet's new post office featuring
caricatures of townspeople leads to public outrage and
dissension. Soon Asey Mayo has to defend his former sailing
student, Pam Frye, against charges that she murdered her
sister, who was the wife of the artist. 1937.

On the Street Where You Live RC 51647
by Mary Higgins Clark 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Because lawyer Emily Graham is being stalked, she changes
jobs and moves to New Jersey. She buys the house that once
belonged to her great-great-grandaunt Madeline Shapley,
whose skeleton turns up in Emily's back yard. Suddenly Emily
finds herself being followed again. Some violence.
Bestseller 2001.

The Only Good Lawyer: A John Francis Cuddy Mystery RC 48904
by Jeremiah Healy 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Boston private investigator John Cuddy assists in the
defense of bigot Alan Spaeth, framed in the murder of his
ex-wife's African American divorce attorney. Among the
potential suspects are gang members that the lawyer had sent
to prison, his many lovers, and his law partners. Violence
and strong language. 1998.

Outburst: A Todd Mills Mystery RC 49888
by R.D. Zimmerman 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Minneapolis journalist Todd Mills witnesses a murder that
his lover, homicide cop Steve Rawlins, investigates. The
victim was a gay cop, and a lead points to a transsexual who
was once a suspect in another gay cop's death before it was
ruled a suicide. Strong language, violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

People of Darkness RC 49819
by Tony Hillerman 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
When Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee investigates the
theft of a seemingly worthless box of keepsakes, he
encounters a series of mysterious deaths. Chee's probe leads
him into mortal peril before he uncovers the culprit and
discovers the secret of the stolen box. Some violence. 1980.

Pigeon Pie: A Jimmy Flannery Mystery RC 49502
by Robert Campbell 
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
Jimmy Flannery is perfectly happy as the Democratic leader
for Chicago's twenty-seventh ward. But the mayor wants
Flannery to run for his ward, the eleventh. Soon Flannery
and his extremely diverse campaign staff  find themselves in
dangerous territory, including book banning and murder.
Strong language. 1998.

Prey Dancing: A Dr. Clare Burtonall Mystery RC 48631
by Jonathan Gash 
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Different Women Dancing (RC 47186),
cardiologist Clare Burtonall is looking for the partner of a
patient who has just died of AIDS. She asks her lover, male
prostitute Bonn, to assist with her sleuthing. Strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Privileged to Kill: An Undersheriff Bill Gastner Mystery RC
49584
by Steven F. Havill 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Undersheriff Bill Gastner of Posadas County, New Mexico,
gives harmless vagabond Wesley Crocker a ride one afternoon.
The next morning a fifteen-year-old girl is found dead near
Crocker's camp. With the help of detective Estelle Reyes-
Guzman, Gastner sets out to find the real killer. Some
violence. 1997.

Prolonged Exposure RC 50776
by Steven F. Havill 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Undersheriff Bill Gastner of New Mexico--last seen in Before
She Dies (RC 47950)--returns to Posadas County after his
house is burglarized and a woman's body is discovered buried
on his land. Before long, two toddlers are kidnapped and
another body is uncovered. Some violence. 1998.

Red Light RC 50280
by T. Jefferson Parker 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Orange County, California, police sergeant Merci Rayborn,
last seen in The Blue Hour (RC 49184), discovers evidence
that her boyfriend, vice cop Mike McNally, might have
murdered a call girl. And the crime has similarities with an
unsolved thirty-year-old case. Strong language, some
descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000.

Remember Me RC 50471
by Sharon Sala 
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Construction worker Clay LeGrand's wife, Frankie, disappears
on their first anniversary, and Denver police assume Clay
killed her. Two years later, Frankie appears in their house,
with evidence of a concussion and no memory of having been
gone. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and
some strong language. 1999.

Rubicon RC 49556
by Steven Saylor 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
In his garden, Gordianus the Finder discovers the strangled
body of Numerius, cousin of Pompey the Great, along with a
coded dossier. The outraged Pompey holds Gordianus's son-in-
law hostage until Gordianus can identify the killer. Sequel
to A Murder on the Appian Way (RC 47844). 1999.

Saratoga Strongbox: A Charlie Bradshaw Mystery RC 49456
by Stephen Dobyns 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
When old man Weber hires Vic Plotz to pick up a suitcase
from Montreal, Vic sees easy money. Back at home, Vic and
his private investigator pal Charlie Bradshaw discover
counterfeit cash in the luggage and decide to keep some. The
mob is soon after them. Some strong language and some
violence. 1998.

Scales of Justice RC 49509
by Ngaio Marsh 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard appears on the
scene to solve a murder in the peaceful English village of
Swevenings after a body is found in a thicket by the trout
stream. He discovers that violent death is just as gruesome
among the gentry as among the working class. Some violence.
1955.

The Scapegoat RC 50205
by Daphne du Maurier 
read by David Cutler
3 cassettes (Reissue)
John, an English professor on holiday in France, encounters
his exact double, Frenchman Jean de Gu. Monsieur de Gu,
who is beset by family and business problems, deceitfully
shifts identities with John, leaving the hapless Englishman
in a sea of troubles. 1956.

The Search RC 50646
by Iris Johansen 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Killing Game (RC 49153) Logan's late
wife's vengeful half-brother, Rudzak, kidnaps an employee
from Logan's research facility. Logan manipulates ATF agent
Sarah Patrick and her search dog, Monty, into helping him
track the hostage. Strong language, some descriptions of
sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2000.

See No Evil: A Marti MacAlister Mystery RC 48050
by Eleanor Taylor Bland 
read by Samarra Mbenga
2 cassettes
Detective Marti MacAlister of the Lincoln Prairie, Illinois,
police department, investigates the murder of a young woman
found alongside Lake Michigan. A homeless man is also
missing from the area. While working, Marti is unaware that
an intruder is entering her house regularly and stalking her
family. Some strong language. 1998.

Sentinels: A "Nameless Detective" Mystery RC 49666
by Bill Pronzini 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
The "nameless" detective is hired by a worried mother to
find her missing college daughter and her boyfriend. He
arrives in the northern California town where the girl's car
broke down and discovers it is a backwater with a prominent
paramilitary group. Strong language and some violence. 1996.

Shakespeare's Christmas: A Lily Bard Mystery RC 49048
by Charlaine Harris 
read by Mimi Bederman
2 cassettes
Shakespeare, Arkansas, resident Lily Bard left her hometown
years ago but is returning to Bartley for her younger sister
Varena's wedding. Shortly after her arrival, several people
are found murdered. Lily also receives some unsettling news
from her boyfriend regarding Varena's fianc. But Lily soon
sets everything straight. 1998.

Shallow Grave: Inspector Bill Slider Mystery RC 51026
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Detective Inspector Bill Slider and his partner, Jim
Atherton, investigate the death of Jennifer Andrews. Because
her body was found in a trench on a posh West London
property that her contractor husband Eddie was hired to
repair, Eddie seems an obvious suspect. Some strong
language. 1998.

The Shanghai Murders: Of Love and Ivory RC 50104
by David Rotenberg 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Shanghai police inspector Zhong Fong investigates the murder
of an American policeman with the help of the slain
officer's widow. Meanwhile, Fong fights his own demons when
his late wife's foreign lover returns to the city. Then an
African diplomat is killed. Strong language, some
descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998.

Shattered RC 50938
by Dick Francis 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
After glassblower Gerard Logan watches his friend, jockey
Martin Stukely, die in a race, he is handed a mysterious
videotape. Soon afterwards the tape is stolen, leaving
Logan, Detective Constable Catherine Dodd, and a gang of
thugs searching for the crucial clue. Bestseller 2000.

Shell Game RC 50499
by Carol O'Connell 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Tough New York policewoman Kathleen Mallory, last seen in
Stone Angel (RC 47622), is convinced that an old magician's
death during a televised performance was murder rather than
a horrible accident. Mallory questions the victim's fellow
illusionists and focuses on one who seems to be accompanied
by his long-dead wife. Violence. 1999.

The Six Iron Spiders: An Asey Mayo Cape Cod Mystery RC 49587
by Phoebe Atwood Taylor 
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Asey Mayo thought he would have a better homecoming on his
furlough from making tanks for the war effort. But on his
arrival he finds a first-aid class being conducted in his
house and a body in the buttery. He also discovers jilted
lovers, debtors, and missing bodies. Some violence. 1942.

The Skull beneath the Skin RC 48933
by P.D. James 
read by Mary Woods
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Private investigator Cordelia Gray is hired as a bodyguard
for difficult actress Clarissa Lisle, who has been receiving
death threats with quotes from long-dead dramatists. During
a house party, Cordelia discovers the actress's mutilated
body. Some violence. 1982.

Snake Oil: A Saxon Mystery RC 49600
by Les Roberts 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
California private investigator Saxon is hired by George
Amptman to determine whether his wife is cheating on him.
When Saxon discovers her lover has been murdered, he refuses
to believe Mrs. Amptman is the culprit. His investigation
uncovers shady dealings in the oil business. Some violence
and some strong language. 1990.

So Sure of Death: A Liam Campbell Mystery RC 51069
by Dana Stabenow 
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Alaska state trooper Liam Campbell from Fire and Ice (RC
50187) is investigating the murder of a family aboard their
boat, when his lady love discovers the body of an
archaeologist. Meanwhile, Liam's father arrives at Chinook
Air Force Base. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1999.

Stalker RC 50858
by Faye Kellerman 
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Detective Peter Decker's outspoken Ivy League-educated
daughter Cindy joins the LAPD, but has trouble fitting in
with the blue-collar work force. During a rash of serial
carjackings, Cindy realizes she is being stalked and
suspects the danger comes from within the department.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000.

The Stargazer RC 49429
by Michele Jaffe 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Venice, 1585. Bianca Salva and Ian Foscari, the Conte
d'Aosto, meet over the body of a murdered courtesan. Each
suspects the other of the crime. Ian contrives a plan to
work with Bianca on the investigation (she is an
"unofficial" physician)--they will announce they are
engaged! Some violence and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1999.

Strange Loyalties RC 50389
by William McIlvanney 
read by Tom Martin
2 cassettes
Scotland's Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw takes a busman's
holiday to investigate his brother Scott's "accidental"
death. Through a blur of grief and excessive drinking, Jack
begins to sort out clues from Scott's wife, his colleagues
and chums, his lover, and his eerie paintings. Some explicit
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1991.

Thale's Folly RC 50375
by Dorothy Gilman 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
1 cassette
Suffering from writer's block, Andrew Oliver Thale, twenty-
six, has gone to work for his father, a corporate executive.
When his father sends him to check out Thale's Folly, an
inherited property in Massachusetts, Andrew discovers four
people living in the house and several mysteries to be
solved. 1999.

Three Hands in the Fountain RC 50618
by Lindsey Davis 
read by George Holmes
2 cassettes
Rome, A.D. 73. Private investigator Marcus Didius Falco and
his wife and newborn are recently home from Spain when Falco
discovers a woman's severed hand in a fountain. When two
more hands are found after large festivals, a serial killer
is suspected of polluting the city's water supply. Sequel to
A Dying Light in Corduba (RC 47471). Some violence. 1996.

Thunder Horse: A Gabriel Du Pr Mystery RC 48993
by Peter Bowen 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Mtis Indian Du Pr investigates the murder of a snowmobiler
discovered with a Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth. An earthquake
also uncovers an ancient burial ground on land that Japanese
have bought to turn into a resort in the Montana hills. Du
Pr and other locals ponder the connections. Strong language
and some violence. 1998.

Tickled to Death: A Claire Malloy Mystery RC 49814
by Joan Hess 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Bookstore owner Claire Malloy is shocked that her friend
Luanne is having an affair with a man the sheriff suspects
killed two wives. Because of Claire's previous success as an
amateur sleuth, Luanne asks her to come to her lover's
weekend lake-front home to try to clear his name. 1994.

To Shield the Queen: A Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court
RC 49538
by Fiona Buckley 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
As a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, widow Ursula
Blanchard is sent to nurse the ailing wife of a courtier.
When her patient is murdered, Ursula uncovers a treasonous
plot against Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Ursula falls in love and
marries a Frenchman. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1997.

Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth: A Pennsylvania-Dutch
Mystery with Recipes RC 49800
by Tamar Myers 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Mennonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder has trouble when a group
of deer hunters led by a congressman and an animal-rights
group of vegetarians converge for a weekend at her
establishment. When two of the guests are murdered,
Magadalena knows that the culprit is among them. 1994.

The Trouble with Harriet: Ellie Haskell Mystery RC 49068
by Dorothy Cannell 
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Ellie and Ben Haskell are looking forward to their vacation,
but while running last-minute errands, Ellie is confronted
by a gypsy who warns her not to leave. When Ellie gets home,
her long-lost father has arrived, carrying the ashes of his
recent love, Harriet. Ellie's problems are just beginning.
1999.

The Twisted Root: Inspector William Monk RC 49427
by Anne Perry 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Victorian England's private detective William Monk is hired
by frantic young Lucius Stourbridge, whose much loved
fiance, a somewhat older widow named Miriam Gardiner,
disappeared during their engagement party. After Monk finds
the body of the coachman who helped her flee, his
investigation leads to a fight for Miriam's life. 1999.

Uncertain Voyage RC 49551
by Dorothy Gilman 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Melissa Aubrey embarks on a European trip recommended by her
psychiatrist. Accustomed to evading unpleasant facts, she
ignores the murder of a shipboard acquaintance who asked her
to deliver a cryptic message in Majorca. But then she is
threatened, and the responsibility of espionage becomes a
kind of therapy. 1967.

The Unexpected Guest RC 50003
by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne 
read by Anne Flosnik
1 cassette
On entering a country house to seek help with a car problem,
Michael Starkwedder finds a corpse in a wheelchair and a
woman with a gun in her hand. Although the woman, Laura
Warwick, claims to have shot her husband, Michael does not
immediately call the police. Adapted from the 1958 play.
1999.

Vengeance: A Lew Fonesca Mystery RC 50055
by Stuart M. Kaminsky 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Reeling from his wife's death, Lew Fonesca moved to Florida
to do process serving and investigative work. Now he has
been hired to find a woman's fourteen-year-old daughter, who
is with her abusive father, and to locate the missing wife
of a wealthy man. Some violence and some strong language.
1999.

Wake Up to Murder RC 49879
by Steve Allen 
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
When on-set accidents cause a morning talk show host to
leave in a huff, co-anchor Cat Lawrence convinces her old
friend Steve Allen to help out. She wants Steve not only to
fill in as host, but also to find out who is sabotaging the
show. Strong language. 1996.

The Window at the White Cat RC 50014
by Mary Roberts Rinehart 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Margery Fleming's father, Allan--the "state treasurer, a
delightful companion, polished gentleman, and successful
politician of the criminal type"--has been missing for ten
days. Margery seeks the help of lawyer John Knox and moves
in with her aunts, but trouble seems to follow her wherever
she goes. 1910.

The Witchfinder: An Amos Walker Mystery RC 49660
by Loren D. Estleman 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Dying, internationally renowned architect Jay Bell Furlong
arrives in Detroit to hire Amos Walker. Furlong wants to
find out who broke up his engagement--eight years ago to a
beautiful grad student--using an altered photograph. His
huge estate hangs in the balance. Walker stumbles over three
bodies during his investigation. Some violence. 1998.

Witness in Death RC 50031
by J.D. Robb 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
New York City, 2059. While attending a play, policewoman Eve
Dallas and her husband witness a stage actor's murder, when
a knife is substituted for a prop. During her investigation
Eve discovers that the victim was a vile and unscrupulous
fiend. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. Bestseller 2000. 

The Year's Twenty-Five Finest Crime and Mystery Stories RC
49135
edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg 
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
This seventh annual collection includes prizewinning stories
by Lawrence Block and Reginald Hill. Other well-known
authors include Jeffrey Deaver, Marcia Muller, Bill
Pronzini, Joyce Carol Oates, and Donald E. Westlake. 1998.

Occult

Alone with the Horrors: The Great Short Fiction of Ramsey
Campbell, 1961-1991 RC 48171
by Ramsey Campbell 
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Thirty-nine short stories covering thirty years of the
British author's tales of the supernatural. In "Call First,"
a library worker becomes curious about a patron and enters
his house uninvited. In "Boiled Alive," a man finds himself
the subject of a short video. Some violence. 1993.

Ammie, Come Home RC 49873
by Barbara Michaels 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Ruth, a young widow, is sharing her inherited Georgetown
home in Washington, D.C., with her college student niece,
Sara. When Sara's professor comes to visit, the three of
them, along with Sara's boyfriend, begin to experience
ghostly events in the old house. Some violence and some
strong language. 1968.

Blood Roses: A Novel of Saint-Germain RC 49868
by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro 
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
France, 1345. Comte de Saint-Germain has been living in
peace and prosperity in Orgon for some time, although a few
villagers are suspicious of his strange, foreign ways. When
the Black Plague forces the Comte to flee, he takes on the
role of a troubadour. 1998.

Blood Thirst: One Hundred Years of Vampire Fiction RC 48969
edited by Leonard Wolf 
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
More than two dozen short stories and excerpts from novels
concerning vampires, both ruthless and humorous. Includes
authors such as Stephen King, Whitley Strieber, Anne Rice,
and Woody Allen. In "Count Dracula," the monster's routine
is disrupted by a solar eclipse. In "The Drifting Snow," the
vampire's handprints are those of a young girl. 1997.

Dreamcatcher RC 51542
by Stephen King 
read by Gregory Gorton
4 cassettes
Four friends have hunted together for twenty-five years.
This trip, however, is interrupted  by an intruder's
rambling about lights in the sky. Patterned like a Native
American talisman, the dreamcatcher phenomenon must be
summoned for the men to fight alien and natural horrors.
Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2001.

Getting It in the Head: Stories RC 49791
by Mike McCormack 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
A collection of sixteen Irish tales, variously surreal,
violent, and macabre. In "Old Man, My Son" a boy suddenly
assumes the character of his deceased grandfather, a hero of
the 1916 uprising. After the boy's death, an autopsy
discovers the embedded bullet that had wounded his rebel
ancestor. Strong language and violence. 1996.

Hearts in Atlantis RC 48808
by Stephen King 
read by Jeremy Gage
4 cassettes
Five interconnected stories about a set of youngsters from
the 1960s, followed through 1999. In the first tale, when an
elderly boarder regretfully imparts special sight to eleven-
year-old Bobby Garfield, the boy is shocked to glimpse his
mother's private side. Some violence, some strong language,
and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.

Homebody RC 50689
by Orson Scott Card 
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
North Carolina, 1997. Bellamy mansion, built in 1874, has
fallen into disrepair. Then master craftsman Don Lark,
trying to escape his past, buys the property, intending to
renovate and resell it. But he doesn't count on owning a
house that seems to be alive with evils of old. 1998.

I Am Legend RC 47903
by Richard Matheson 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
The title story of this collection of horror stories is the
basis for the movie Night of the Living Dead. Robert Neville
is the last human being on Earth. Everyone else is now a
vampire--and wants his blood. Some violence and some strong
language. 1995.

Out of Body RC 50625
by Thomas Baum 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
When ex-con Denton Hake's girlfriend turns up dead, he is
fingered for the murder and winds up on death row. Hake has
been having out-of-body experiences, so he employs his
paranormal powers to solve the crime for which he was
convicted. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1997.

The Right Hand of Evil RC 50896
by John Saul 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
As alcoholic Ted Conway loses another job, his long-
institutionalized aunt dies, leaving him an old house in a
Louisiana town. The Conways soon learn of the dwelling's
evil reputation and begin experiencing the horrors Ted's
ancestors tried to escape. Violence, some explicit
descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Bestseller
1999.

Treasure Box RC 50686
by Orson Scott Card 
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
Reclusive, thirty-four-year-old Quentin Fears first falls in
love when he meets Madeline Cryer, who reminds him of his
dead sister Lizzy. The uncanniness builds as Madeline
mysteriously disappears after Quentin refuses to open a box
that supposedly contains her inheritance. But then he lifts
the lid... 1996.

The Uncanny RC 49880
by Andrew Klavan 
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
When Hollywood horror film producer Richard Storm becomes
terminally ill with a brain tumor, he leaves for England on
a quest to find evidence of life after death. During his
eerie odyssey, Storm encounters romance, murder, ghosts, and
a glimpse into the mystery of eternal life. Violence and
some strong language. 1998.

Political

Balance of Power RC 48453
by James W. Huston 
read by Norm Thibeault
3 cassettes
An American ship is blown up by Indonesian terrorists, and
the speaker of the House of Representatives (with aide Jim
Dillon) finds a constitutional provision allowing military
intervention without the president's consent. Troops are
sent in, and the president appeals to the Supreme Court for
a ruling against the House. Some violence. 1998.

Big Ugly RC 50445
by William F. Weld 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Terry Mullally--last seen in Mackerel by Moonlight (RC
49138) and now the freshman senator from Massachusetts--is
being courted by the potential presidential candidates,
including Vice President Martha Holloway and Senator Anson
Vivian from Big Ugly, West Virginia. Mullally becomes
seduced by power and money while trying to hide his own
skeletons. 1999.

A Dangerous Friend RC 50730
by Ward Just 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Political scientist Sydney Parade is in Vietnam as part of
the Llewellyn Group, a foreign-aid organization led by Dicky
Rostok. Parade arrives with the idealistic goal of helping
the local residents, but his assignment to gather
information eventually threatens to harm those he befriends.
Some violence. 1999.

First Lady RC 50721
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
First Lady Cornelia Case has always lived in the political
spotlight, so when her husband is assassinated she looks
forward to a more private life. But the new president has
other ideas, and when Cornelia attempts to escape the
spotlight, the results surprise everyone. Strong language
and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.

Mackerel by Moonlight RC 49138
by William F. Weld 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Under a cloud of scandal, Terry Mullally leaves his
assistant D.A. job in New York for a fresh start in Boston.
Tutored by a Washington spin doctor, he maneuvers to capture
a U.S. Senate seat, but his unsavory past threatens to
derail his promising career. Some strong language. 1998.

The Redhunter: A Novel Based on the Life of Senator Joe
McCarthy RC 50333
by William F. Buckley 
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Recreation of a troubled era in twentieth-century American
politics. McCarthy's life and anticommunist crusade are
sympathetically recalled by author Buckley's fictitious
narrator, a professor who worked with McCarthy in the early
50s. He regrets the senator's painful decline and fall but
maintains respect for his goals. Some strong language. 1999.

The Run RC 50093
by Stuart Woods 
read by Ray Foushee
2 cassettes
Vice President Joe Adams suffers secretly from Alzheimer's
disease when the president is incapacitated by a stroke.
Georgia senator Will Lee, last seen in Grass Roots (RC
37797), sets his sights on the White House. Then scandals
and blackmail surface. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.

The Running Mate RC 50269
by Joe Klein 
read by Margaret Strom
4 cassettes
As Senator Charlie Martin's reelection is being challenged
by a wealthy, unscrupulous opponent, Charlie falls in love
with a beautiful woman who abhors politics. The senator
discovers a secret from his Vietnam days, which causes him
to question his career. Companion to Primary Colors (RC
41822). Strong language. 2000.

Saving Faith RC 49260
by David Baldacci 
read by Barbara Pinolini
3 cassettes
When lobbyist Faith Lockhart reports her boss Danny
Buchanan's bribery schemes to the FBI, she interferes with a
rogue CIA scheme. Faith and private investigator Lee Adams
run for their lives when they are attacked by renegade
agents. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some
strong language. Bestseller 1999. 1999.

Singing into the Piano RC 48393
by Ted Mooney 
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Mexican presidential candidate Santiago Daz is noticeably
distracted during a political speech in New York by a
publicly amorous couple, Edith and Andrew. Daz introduces
them to his wife, Mercedes, and invites them to Mexico where
they become involved in his volatile campaign. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Sound of Trumpets RC 50387
by John Mortimer 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Titmuss Regained (RC 32613), Lord Titmuss
has been deposed but, wanting revenge against the Tories,
helps New Labourite Terry Flitton win a seat in Parliament.
Once Flitton is elected, however, his past begins to haunt
him. Some strong language. 1998.

Washington, D.C. RC 49368
by Gore Vidal 
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Senator James Burden Day has ambitions of replacing Franklin
Roosevelt as president in 1940. Clay Overbury, Day's
congressional aide, has his own political plans. Newspaper
tycoon Blaise Sanford has personal thoughts on Washington
politics. The aspirations of these men and their children
become intertwined from the New Deal to the McCarthy era.
1967.

Religion

Books with religious themes can also be found in categories
such as historical fiction, romance, and westerns.

The Blue Bottle Club RC 49238
by Penelope J. Stokes 
read by Laura Giannarelli
3 cassettes
Christmas Day, 1929. In an act of faith, four young women
write their dreams on slips of paper and hide them in a blue
bottle in the attic. Sixty-five years later a demolition
worker discovers the bottle and hands it to reporter Brendan
Delaney, who searches for the four women. 1999.

City of God RC 49517
by E.L. Doctorow 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Ruminations on finding faith in New York City lead an
aspiring novelist to focus on the mysterious theft of a
brass cross from a church and its use in the desecration of
a synagogue. Others, including the concerned rector and
rabbi, contribute to the author's jottings. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.

The Gown of Glory RC 50427
by Agnes Sligh Turnbull 
read by Colleen Delany
3 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1881, newly wedded minister David Lyall and his wife,
Mary, arrive in the small town of Ladykirk, Pennsylvania,
expecting to stay for just a while. But twenty-five years
later they are still there with three grown children, and
David continues to serve as leader of the Calvinist
congregation. 1951.

The Heavenly Village RC 50299
by Cynthia Rylant 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Seven tales of recently deceased persons who are not quite
ready to give up Earth and enter Heaven. God places these
embodied spirits in the Heavenly Village, a wayside where
they can "finish their stories" before ascending to perfect
happiness. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1999.

The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession RC 50275
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Forty-two months into the Tribulation Nicolae Carpathia is
assassinated and some of the Tribulation Force are suspects.
As each member struggles for survival, millions prepare for
the funeral. Suddenly Carpathia arises from his coffin and
pledges that his attackers have yet to endure the Great
Tribulation. Sequel to Assassins (RC 48819). Bestseller
2000. 

Joshua: The Homecoming RC 50593
by Joseph F. Girzone 
read by Gordon Gould
2 cassettes
After almost two decades away from Philadelphia, Joshua is
welcomed back by a few old friends. But the pious man stays
there only briefly, then walks west to San Francisco, where
he must convince residents that an earthquake is imminent.
Sequel to Joshua and the City (RC 40799). 1999.

Leota's Garden RC 50338
by Francine Rivers 
read by Colleen Delany
4 cassettes
At eighty-four, Leota can no longer tend her once-beautiful
backyard. And her born-again granddaughter, who is rebelling
against her domineering mother, needs guidance. Then a
college boy volunteers to help restore Leota's garden.
Together the three come to find peace and solace amid the
blossoms. 1999.

On the Road with the Archangel RC 48016
by Frederick Buechner 
read by Don Emmick
1 cassette
Nineveh, circa 650 B.C.  Archangel Raphael carries two
prayers for death to the Most High and fulfills the command
to set everything right. Tobit, a blind man, and Sarah, a
reluctant bride accused of murdering seven grooms, find
unexpected answers to their mutual prayer. 1997.

Redeeming Love RC 49645
by Francine Rivers 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Sarah was only eight when her mother died and she was sold
into prostitution. When she is in her early twenties and
working in a California brothel as "Angel," a devout
Christian gentleman rescues her. But Sarah has trouble
accepting God's redeeming love. Some descriptions of sex.
1997.

Snow RC 50614
by Catherine Farnes 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Stephanie, a visually impaired albino sixteen-year-old,
moves to Colorado when her divorced parents reunite. Several
Christian students who attend church with her recently
converted father help her adjust to her new school. For
junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Surprise Endings RC 50284
by Robin Jones Gunn 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sophomore Christy Miller hopes to make the cheerleading
squad at her new school, but she faces a jealous classmate,
financial problems, and complications between the two guys
she's interested in. She makes a surprising decision based
on her faith in God. For junior and senior high readers.  
1998.

Tender Victory RC 49088
by Taylor Caldwell 
read by Rick Foucheux
4 cassettes (Reissue)
John Fletcher, a former chaplain, brings five European war
orphans to his new parish in a shabby, unfriendly
Pennsylvania coal town. The forces of hatred and violence in
the town almost break the young man's faith and prevent him
from knowing happiness or love. 1956.

A Whisper and a Wish RC 50282
by Robin Jones Gunn 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When her family relocates to California, fifteen-year-old
Christy Miller faces new dreams and disappointments as she
decides what price she's willing to pay for making new
friends. Her newfound religious faith sustains her in tough
times. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

With This Ring: A Quartet of Charming Stories about Four
Very Special Weddings RC 50158
edited by Lori Copeland and others 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Four short Christian romance stories set in the nineteenth
century. In "Something Old" and "Something New," recent
immigrants to America face difficulties with their love
interests. In "Something Borrowed," Emma arrives at her
inherited ranch to find an interloper. In "Something Blue,"
Norwegian Astrid reaches Louisiana and learns that her
husband is dead. 1998.

Yours Forever RC 50283
by Robin Jones Gunn 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Christy Miller expects her friend Todd to
reciprocate her romantic feelings when she sees him during
Christmas vacation. But after many misunderstandings with
friends and family, she begins to grasp the implications of
"forever" in the context of her faith. For junior and senior
high readers.   1998.

Romance

After the Fire RC 50272
by Belva Plain 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Gerald, a well-respected plastic surgeon, and Hyacinth enjoy
an idyllic marriage with two children. But in the aftermath
of a fire at Gerald's office, Hyacinth finds herself in a
desperate struggle for custody of her son and daughter. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000.

And Gold Was Ours RC 49784
by Rebecca Brandewyne 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
While growing up in Spain in the mid-1800s, Aurora
experiences spells during which she is visited by a dashing
young man. When she flees to Peru to escape a tyrant, Aurora
meets Salvador, the man in her visions. Explicit
descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1984.

Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground RC 49147
by Annie Garrett 
read by Ann Hodapp
1 cassette
Successful celebrity journalist Tess Boone is reluctant to
interview her next subject, country music star Buck
Campbell. Buck is actually Jamie, the boy whose heart Tess
broke when she chose college over marrying him and staying
in their small Arkansas town. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1996.

Angel of Mercy RC 50608
by Lurlene McDaniel 
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Before she begins college, Heather Barlow volunteers to
serve on a hospital mercy ship to Africa. There she falls in
love with Scottish seminary and medical student Ian
McCollum. But when Ian's plane crashes during a rescue
mission, Heather's faith in God is tested. For senior high
readers. 1999.

Annie's Rainbow RC 49061
by Fern Michaels 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Annie Clark finds a cache from a bank robbery and keeps it
to help her family and start a business. After becoming
wealthy and falling in love, Annie anonymously repays the
money. But years later a determined insurance investigator
and a paroled bank robber remain suspicious. Some strong
language. 1999.

Baby Love RC 50821
by Catherine Anderson 
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Maggie Stanley, repeatedly abused by her stepfather, escapes
her Idaho home with her baby and hides in a boxcar.
Desperately ill and fearing for her son's life, she allows
herself to be rescued by Rafe Kendrick, a wealthy rancher
running away from his past. Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Best Intentions RC 49480
by Candice Hern 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Miles Prescott, the Earl of Strickland, needs a mother for
his two children. When his sister arrives for a visit, she
brings Lady Abingdon, a young widow, for his perusal. But it
is the lady's uncouth but scholarly sister Hannah whom Miles
and his family embrace. 1999. 1999.

Bittersweet Rain RC 49826
by Sandra Brown 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
As a young girl, Caroline Dawson loved Rink Lancaster, but
he deserted her. Years later she married Rink's widowed
father, Roscoe, the leading citizen in Winstonville. Now
Roscoe is dying and has summoned Rink, and Caroline realizes
her passion for him is still strong. Some explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1984.

Blue Moon RC 49134
by Jill Marie Landis 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
In 1819 as her family traveled to Illinois, eighteen-year-
old Olivia Bond is kidnapped and sold to a New Orleans
brothel owner. A year later she escapes to Illinois, where,
lost in a swamp, she is found by one-eyed loner Noah
LeCroix. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1999.

Burning Beauty RC 50157
by Temple Bailey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
When the impoverished Oliphant family of Annapolis are
forced to sell their fabulous family estate, their sheltered
children attract the attention of various wealthy suitors.
Young Virginia is torn between two potential husbands while
her poet brother is attracted to a carefree debutante. 1929.

Calder Pride: Calder Saga, Volume 5 RC 49785
by Janet Dailey 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Following her fianc's death, Cat Calder returns home to
Montana vowing never to love again. Then a one-night stand
with Logan Echohawk leaves her pregnant. When Logan becomes
sheriff, Cat has some decisions to make. Sequel to Calder
Born, Calder Bred (RC 19250). Some explicit descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1999.

Calypso Magic: Magic Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 49520
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
London, 1813. The Earl of Saint Leven has just broken one
engagement when his Aunt Lucia introduces him to his distant
cousin Diana Savarol from the West Indies. Their
personalities clash, but they reconcile aboard a ship to her
home. Sequel to Midsummer Magic (RC 49519). Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1988.

Carolina Moon RC 49775
by Nora Roberts 
read by Pam Ward
3 cassettes
As a child, Tory Bodeen was deeply affected by her abusive
father and the brutal murder of her best friend. Now the
adult Tory returns home to South Carolina, where her psychic
ability to "see" the past and the future puts her in mortal
danger. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some
strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Cecil in Space RC 49364
by Sid Hite 
read by Dan Bloom
1 cassette
Cecil Rowe, seventeen, lives in a one-horse town and has
just flunked his driver's test. Worse yet, his best friend
Isaac is accused of defacing the courthouse sign. Cecil has
a crush on the local beauty queen and doesn't realize that
Isaac's sister, Isabel, is the girl for him. For senior high
readers. 1999.

A Child's Christmas RC 50739
by Eva Rutland 
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
Eric Archer, ten, attends boarding school because his father
is too busy to care for him. Eric's uncle, who lives nearby,
is supposed to keep an eye on him but seems to forget--until
the school counselor calls. Before long, Eric is at the
center of an expanding circle of love and friendship. 1997.

Cloud Nine RC 49704
by Luanne Rice 
read by Samarra Mbenga
2 cassettes
Newly recovered from cancer, Sarah receives a chartered
flight as a present on her thirty-seventh birthday. The
pilot, Will Burke, has as many emotional wounds as Sarah.
Together, with the help of Will's daughter and Sarah's
estranged son, they start over. Some explicit descriptions
of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1999.

The Courtship RC 50359
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
London, 1811. Innkeeper Lady Helen Mayberry, knowledgeable
in the art of erotic discipline, uses her wiles on Lord
Beecham to convince him to become her partner in searching
for a mythical lamp of inestimable value. Love triumphs, but
only after the pair become embroiled in some deadly
intrigues. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.

The Cowboy RC 50316
by Joan Johnston 
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Two Texas ranching families, the Blackthornes and the
Creeds, have feuded for generations. Away at college, Trace
Blackthorne and Callie Creed became secret lovers, until an
accident sent Callie back home and out of Trace's life.
Eleven years later he returns. Explicit descriptions of sex
and strong language. 2000.

The Damsel: The Bride Quest, Volume 2 RC 48797
by Claire Delacroix 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Ireland, 1172. In this sequel to The Princess (RC 48796),
Burke Fitzgavin is seeking a bride now that Brianna is
married to Luc Fitzgavin. Three years ago Alys of Kiltorren
Castle spurned Burke's affection. Now he hopes to win her
love, but a misunderstanding threatens their happiness. Some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Dark Star RC 50151
by Robert W. Chambers 
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
As a child, Rue Carew played with an odd chest left in her
missionary father's care by a German who was killed. Later,
studying art in Paris, Rue's friendship with a Russian
princess makes her realize the importance of the chest's
contents, and she asks a mutual friend to retrieve it. 1917.

The Dawning of the Day: Lovers Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 49921
by Elisabeth Ogilvie 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Widow Philippa Marshall has great expectations when she
comes to Bennett's Island, Maine, to teach at the one-room
school. But she is not prepared for the growing rivalry
between the island's influential families, the reasons
behind school truancy, or her feelings for Steve Bennett.
Prequel to The Seasons Hereafter (RC 49922). 1954.

The Dim Lantern RC 50131
by Temple Bailey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Lively twenty-year-old Jane Barnes keeps house for her
brother Baldwin in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. When
Baldwin and wealthy Edith Towne fall in love, Edith's uncle
Frederick pursues Jane. But Jane is drawn to neighbor Evans
Follette, a depressed World War I veteran. 1923.

Don Careless and Birds of Prey RC 50227
by Rex Beach 
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Two novellas from an early-twentieth-century author. In Don
Careless, a Bolivian playboy pays court to a beautiful
heiress on a bet. In Birds of Prey, scandalous behavior on a
wealthy country estate causes local tongues to wag. 1928.

Eclipse Bay: Eclipse Bay Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 51009
by Jayne Ann Krentz 
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Eclipse Bay, Oregon. Although their families had feuded for
generations, Hannah Harte once helped Rafe Madison avoid
jail. Now Hannah's aunt has left them joint ownership of her
home. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.

Every Day RC 48019
by Elizabeth Richards 
read by Anne Mullen
2 cassettes
Leigh Adelman, thirty-three, has been married to Simon for
fourteen years. She was expecting her oldest child, Isaac,
when they met. Now their future is uncertain because Isaac's
father has contacted Leigh and she realizes she still loves
him. Some strong language. 1997.

Exit to Eden RC 51017
by Anne Rampling 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Lisa works at The Club, which she helped create--the
grandest exotic sex club in the world. Sex slaves are chosen
at auctions and paid $100,000 for a two-year stint of
fulfilling the sado-masochistic fantasies of The Club's
guests. Lisa has a female slave herself. After a brush with
death, photographer Elliott gives in to his own fantasies
and signs on as a club slave. Strong language, explicit
descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 1985.

Fortune's Rocks RC 49259
by Anita Shreve 
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
New England, 1899. Fifteen-year-old Olympia Biddeford is
vacationing with her parents when she falls in love with the
married Dr. John Haskell, a friend of her father's.
Pregnant, Olympia is soon exiled. Years later she files suit
to reclaim the child who was taken from her. Some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999.

Gilded Dreams RC 51018
by Kristy Daniels 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
When a blizzard hits New York City in the late 1800s, the
courageous act of Jonathan Caras, a young journalist, sets
in motion his move to Paris and the development of a love
triangle that includes the owner of the newspaper for which
Jonathan works and an aspiring ballet dancer. Some strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Glass Beach RC 48411
by Jill Marie Landis 
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
Elizabeth Bennett finally finds peace for herself and her
young daughter, Hadley, when her abusive husband dies. Then,
just as suddenly, that peace is shattered when she learns
her husband's illegitimate son is to run their Hawaiian
ranch until Hadley reaches maturity. He and Elizabeth clash
wills constantly. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Guest List RC 51010
by Fern Michaels 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
After their parents died mysteriously, young Abby and
Mallory Evans were adopted by their uncle. Shortly
afterward, Mallory was institutionalized because of her
behavior. Now as adults, the sisters are reunited--but
someone wants the past kept hidden. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Head over Heels RC 50106
by Stephanie Mittman 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Abrasive radio personality Harris Tweed announces his
suspicions that the Reverend Phil Springfield siphoned
church scholarship money. Driving to confront Tweed, the
pastor crashes and dies. As he anonymously helps
Springfield's young widow and her foster children, Tweed
falls in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1999.

Heartbreaker RC 50933
by Julie Garwood 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
In the confessional the homicidal "Heartbreaker" informs
Father Tommy Madden of his intent to kill the priest's
sister, Laurant. Tommy seeks the help of his old friend, FBI
agent Nicholas Buchanan, who soon has several reasons for
protecting Laurant. Violence, some explicit descriptions of
sex, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

The Heir RC 50350
by Johanna Lindsey 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Duncan MacTavish, twenty-one, grew up in Scotland believing
he would become laird of his family's lands. Now he learns
he will also inherit his English grandfather's title and be
married to an English lady who has been chosen for him. But
another woman catches Duncan's attention. Some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 2000.

The Heiress: The Bride Quest, Volume 3 RC 48798
by Claire Delacroix 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
London, 1172. In this sequel to The Damsel (RC 48797), Rowan
de Montvieux is dared to try to win the hand of the richest
heiress in Ireland. But first he tangles with a prickly
slave girl, not realizing she is an Irish heiress in
disguise. Violence, strong language, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.

Her Man Friday RC 49168
by Elizabeth Bevarly 
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Leo Friday is hired by Kimball Technologies' board of
directors to find out who is skimming millions. They don't
want Mr. Kimball to find out, so Leo reluctantly goes
undercover as a frumpy bookkeeper in Kimball's mansion,
where he becomes wildly attracted to Kimball's social
secretary. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1999.

High Tide RC 49414
by Jude Deveraux 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Fashion doll creator Fiona Burkenhalter aims to secure an
account with children's author Roy Hudson during a Florida
fishing trip that is guided by Ace Montgomery. When the
excursion goes awry, Fiona and Ace stand accused of
murdering Hudson. Some descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 1999. 1999.

A House Divided RC 51038
by Catherine Cookson 
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
Blinded in World War II, twenty-nine-year-old Matthew
Wallingham is having trouble adjusting to his disability.
Compassionate young nurse Elizabeth Ducksworth helps him
face his fears and eventually steals his heart. But both
bring family problems to their relationship. Some
descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.

The House on Hope Street RC 50266
by Danielle Steel 
read by Faith Potts
2 cassettes
California divorce lawyers Liz and Jack Sutherland have five
children and an idyllic marriage. But after Jack is killed
by the deranged husband of a client, the family gradually
learns to cope without him. Then an accident brings a new
person into their lives. Some strong language. 2000.

Husband, Lover, Stranger RC 49091
by Suzanne Forster 
read by Nanette Savard
3 cassettes
Five years after her husband, Jay, disappeared on an ice-
climbing trip, Sophie prepares to marry the therapist who
helped her through her grief. But Jay is miraculously found-
-or someone who appears to be Jay. His wealthy family has no
doubts--why does Sophie? Strong language, some violence, and
some descriptions of sex. 1998.

In a Class by Itself RC 50203
by Sandra Brown 
read by Barbara Pinolini
1 cassette
Dani dreads her high school reunion. Ten years ago her
parents forced her to annul the wedding vows she secretly
took with Logan Webster. Now she has to face him again and,
worse, ask him to sell some acreage for charity. Explicit
descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1984.

Intimate RC 49071
by Elizabeth Gage 
read by Ilona Dulaski
4 cassettes
A tale of three ambitious people, whose lives eventually
become entangled as each seeks fame, fortune, and revenge.
Jordan Lazarus comes from a poor family, yet he becomes one
of the world's richest men. Leslie Chamberlain, who also
comes from a poor family, becomes a top executive, then
falls in love. Jill Fleming, abused as a child, is a master
of disguise in her search for love. Some strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.

Irish Hearts RC 50504
by Nora Roberts 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Contains Irish Thoroughbred and Irish Rose, relating the
stories of cousins Adelia Cunnane and Erin McKinnon. Each
independent young woman comes to America and finds success,
love, and happiness with a neighboring Maryland horse-farm
owner. Prequel to Irish Rebel (RC 50505). Some descriptions
of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Irish Rebel RC 50505
by Nora Roberts 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
Keeley Grant, daughter of Travis and Adelia--from Irish
Hearts (RC 50504)--finds herself falling in love with Brian
Donnelly, the new horse trainer for Royal Meadows. The
feeling is mutual, but Brian fears he is not worthy of the
daughter of a well-to-do family. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Jade Star RC 49657
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
While swimming in the ocean off Maui, missionary's daughter
Jules is kidnapped by a ship's captain, who plans to sell
her into prostitution. Her childhood friend Michael, a San
Francisco doctor, rescues Jules, but the captain plans to
get her back. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language,
and some violence. 1986.

Jamie: The Elliott Cousins, Book 1 RC 48598
by Jean Thesman 
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Jamie Elliott cannot wait to see her
cousins Meredith and Teresa at the annual family reunion at
the lake. Jamie has a big problem with her boyfriend Rick:
he is emotionally abusive and she's afraid he's stalking
her. Prequel to Meredith (RC 48599). For senior high
readers. 1998.

Jewels of the Sun: The Gallaghers of Ardmore, Book 1 RC
49482
by Nora Roberts 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
A depressed Jude Murray flees Chicago for her ancestral
cottage in Ardmore, Ireland. She soon discovers Gallagher's
Pub and the siblings who run it--Darcy and her brothers,
Shawn and Aidan. Jude encounters banshees and faeries, and
also falls in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and
some strong language. Bestseller 1999.

Joining RC 48601
by Johanna Lindsey 
read by Connie Crawford
2 cassettes
England, 1214. Milisant Crispin and Wulfric de Thorpe,
betrothed for six years, do not seem to like each other any
better now than they ever have. Both realize they must obey
their fathers' wishes, so they finally agree to marry. King
John, however, has reasons to object. Some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1999.

Journey RC 51051
by Danielle Steel 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In her fiftieth novel, Steel explores the secrets of
Washington, D.C., anchorwoman Madeleine Hunter and her
husband, Jack, head of the network. Publicly they appear
happy, but Madeleine must face reality when she works on the
first lady's Commission on Violence against Women. Explicit
descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000.

The Jukebox Queen of Malta RC 49012
by Nicholas Rinaldi 
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
Malta, 1942. Rocco Raven is set down on the island to be the
radioman for an espionage unit. Malta is being continuously
bombed, but Raven's commander is only interested in the
black market. Raven falls passionately in love with a local
girl, Melita Azzard, who works with jukeboxes and ignores
the war. 1999.

The Lake Dreams the Sky RC 49711
by Swain Wolfe 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
After a twenty-three-year absence, Liz visits her
grandmother and retrieves a painting of Rose made by her
beau, Cody, in 1948. This discovery leads into the story of
Rose and Cody--the legendary couple whose passion set the
lake on fire--and brings Liz to a new understanding of love.
Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Lamb in Love RC 48582
by Carrie Brown 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Norris Lamb, the postmaster of a small English village,
falls in love for the first time on his fifty-fifth birthday
with a woman he has known forever, forty-one-year-old
spinster Vida Stephen. Vida is the gentle caretaker of a
mentally disabled young man and has no idea who her secret
admirer is. 1999.

The Last Paradise RC 49662
by James D. Houston 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
In this companion to Continental Drift (RC 12406), insurance
investigator Travis Doyle returns to Hawaii in 1986 on
business. He encounters environmentalists, Pele-worshipping
natives, and businessmen battling over development. Travis
is also reunited with his first, long-lost love, part-
Hawaiian Evangeline Sakai, and they resume their affair.
Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Lessons of the Game RC 49077
by Diane Gonzales Bertrand 
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Student teacher Kaylene Morales is happily surprised that an
old acquaintance, Alex Garrison, is a coach at her assigned
school. The two begin dating, but football season consumes
most of Alex's time and creates problems in their
relationship. Kaylene has to decide whether to accept his
lifestyle. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Lethal Seduction RC 50871
by Jackie Collins 
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
Magazine writer Madison Castelli discovers that her father
is a hit man for the mob and becomes suspicious about her
stepmother's recent death. Meanwhile, Madison's best friend,
Jamie, is divorcing her bisexual husband and meets kinky
playboy Joel Blaine in Las Vegas. Explicit descriptions of
sex and strong language. 2000.

Liar's Game RC 50892
by Eric Jerome Dickey 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
Dana leaves New York for a fresh start in Los Angeles. She
meets Vince, whose ex-wife is refusing to let him see his
daughter. Both Dana and Vince fear long-term commitment and
jeopardize their relationship by hiding details about the
past. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.

Lonely Hearts RC 49459
by Annie Kimberlin 
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Thanks to her poodle, absentminded artist Sylvie Taylor
falls off of her ladder onto Ray, the straight-laced
mailman. While Ray thinks her a "crazy lady" because of her
unusual mail, Sylvie actually runs a successful rubber-stamp
business out of her house. Matchmaking friends rally to
unite the two. 1998.

The Looking Glass RC 49474
by Richard Paul Evans 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Devastated over his wife's death in childbirth, embittered
minister Hunter Bell sets out for the Utah gold country and
strikes it rich. But it is Bell's discovery of an abused
woman in the snow outside his cottage that sets them both on
the path of healing. Some violence. Bestseller 1999.

Love, Again RC 48974
by Doris Lessing 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Widowed sixty-five-year-old writer Sarah Durham unexpectedly
experiences the sensations of falling in love while working
on a theater production. Attracted to younger men in the
group, Sarah enjoys the feelings of desire that she thought
were gone at her age and examines what love means. 1995.

Love Alters Not RC 49813
by Flora Kidd 
read by Barbara Caruso
2 cassettes
Madeleine Stewart, twenty-three, is always willing to help
someone. When an elderly uncle in Scotland begs her roommate
Fiona to come to work as his housekeeper, Fiona convinces
Madeleine to take her place. Madeleine's impersonation is
eventually discovered, but by then she has no wish to leave
Scotland. For senior high and older readers. 1967.

Love Be Mine RC 48409
by Shirlee Busbee 
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
New Orleans, 1804. Young Creole beauty Micaela Dupree is wed
to American businessman Hugh Lancaster after the two are
caught in a compromising situation. But when Hugh's life is
threatened and their family business is failing, the two
become allies in an effort to survive. Explicit descriptions
of sex. 1998.

A Love So Fine RC 49591
by Linda Ladd 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Libby Remington Thornhill, daughter of Trinity and William
from A Love So Splendid (RC 47569), leaves Philadelphia for
England when she learns her recently married best friend,
Henrietta, has disappeared there. Libby's suspicions
immediately fall on an associate of Henrietta's husband, but
she is wrong. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

Loves Me, Loves Me Not RC 49076
by Anil Bernardo 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Florida high school sophomore Maggie Castillo has two
dreams: to become the girlfriend of popular Zach and to get
a job in the medical field. When she is hired to help an
elderly woman recover from a broken leg, Maggie is thrilled
to learn the woman is Zach's grandmother. For junior and
senior high readers. 1998.

Le Mariage RC 50349
by Diane Johnson 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In Paris, Belgian American journalist Tim Nolinger is
engaged to a French antiques dealer. While investigating a
stolen manuscript, Tim falls for an American actress. Soon
people are caught up in murder, wrongful arrest, and
declarations of love. Companion to Le Divorce (RC 44152).
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.

Meredith: The Elliott Cousins, Book 2 RC 48599
by Jean Thesman 
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
After Meredith sees her boyfriend kissing one of her best
friends, she feels betrayed. Her cousins Teresa and Jamie
convince her it's not the end of the world--until the same
girl makes a play for her new love interest, the boy next
door. Sequel to Jamie (RC 48598). For senior high readers.
1998.

Midnight in Ruby Bayou RC 50899
by Elizabeth Lowell 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Jewelry designer Faith Donovan has been asked to create a
ruby necklace as a friend's wedding gift. But the Russian
Mafia covets the gems, and family friend Owen Walker becomes
Faith's bodyguard. Sequel to Pearl Cove (RC 48619). Strong
language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 2000.

Midnight on Julia Street RC 49453
by Ciji Ware 
read by Ann Hodapp
3 cassettes
Television reporter Corlis McCullough returns to New Orleans
and is confronted by her college nemesis, King Duvallon, now
an architectural preservationist. Meanwhile, Corlis falls
into trances in which her ancestral namesake uncovers
scandals involving the very same buildings King is now
trying to save. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

Midsummer Magic: Magic Trilogy, Volume 1 RC 49519
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
England, 1810. Seventeen years ago, Philip Hawksbury was
promised one of the Earl of Ruthven's daughters in marriage.
The time has come for Philip to choose his bride. Not
wanting to leave her beloved Scotland, Frances dons a
disguise but is chosen anyway. Prequel to Calypso Magic (RC
49520). Explicit descriptions of sex. 1987.

Miss Darby's Duenna RC 51211
by Sherri Cobb South 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Sir Harry Hawthorne is engaged to his neighbor Olivia Darby
but does not realize that he's in love until a disreputable
rake pursues her during her London debut. Consumed by
jealousy, Harry decides to keep a closer eye on his fiance-
-so he impersonates his own grandmother. 1999.

Mistress Anne RC 50123
by Temple Bailey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
In rural Maryland just after the First World War, Anne
Warfield, a young school teacher, becomes infatuated with a
doctor who returns to the area with his mother. But Richard
Brooks and his wealthy New York crowd seem to belong to
another class altogether. 1917.

The Mistress of Shenstone RC 50323
by Florence L. Barclay 
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
When Lady Ingleby collapses after learning of her husband's
death, her doctor suggests she recuperate in the country.
Using the name "Mrs. O'Mara" to hide her identity, she meets
and falls in love with Jim Airth, who is also using a
pseudonym. But love falters when their true identities are
revealed. 1910.

A Model Marriage RC 49206
by Jo Ann Ferguson 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
When his father dies, Patrick Fairchild returns to his small
English town to be the new duke of Exton. He is looking for
the perfect model to complete his painting of Venus, and he
finds her in curvy Antonia Locke. But what will convince the
schoolteacher's daughter to pose nude? 1998.

My One and Only RC 49815
by Katherine O'Neal 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
In 1909 schoolmates Kitty and Cameron are kidnapped in India
and Cameron is killed. Kitty grows up to be an aviatrix and
cat burglar, seeking the ruby that will save her imprisoned
father. She clashes with a rival thief who she believes is
Cameron. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong
language. 2000. 

Night Tales RC 50925
by Nora Roberts 
read by Kristin Allison
5 cassettes
Four connected novels--Night Shift, Night Shadow,
Nightshade, and Night Smoke--feature a cast of related
characters who enter passionate relationships while
investigating dangerous crimes. Explicit descriptions of
sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller
1994.

Now and Always/Para Siempre RC 50884
by Caridad Scordato 
read by Mara Pino
3 cassettes
El mdico ortopdico Vctor Cienfuegos cree que Carmen
Gonzlez es demasiado joven para servirle como nueva
recepcionista.  Pero Carmen pronto prueba que sirve muy
bien, cuando le presenta a su hermana mayor, Connie, a
Vctor.   Connie resulta ser un agente del FBI que al sufrir
un brazo quebrado recibe tratamiento mdico de Vctor, y
acaba enamorndose de l.  Lenguaje injurioso y
descripciones de ndole sexual.(Orthopedic surgeon Victor
Cienfuegos believes the temporary receptionist sent to his
office is too young to be any good. But Carmen Gonzalez
quickly proves valuable, especially when her FBI agent
sister, Connie, suffers a broken arm and steals Victor's
heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1999.)

Nowhere to Run RC 50067
by Gay G. Gunn 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
California, 1849. Wealthy ex-slave Exum Taylor sends his
best friend Solomon Hawk back to Georgia to buy an African
woman. Solomon returns with beautiful Cassie Lee, who is
eager to experience freedom and love--but will not settle
for Exum's brutishness. Explicit descriptions of sex and
some violence. 1997.

On Mystic Lake RC 48609
by Kristin Hannah 
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
Their teenage daughter has just left for a school term in
London when Blake informs Annie he wants a divorce. Seeking
solace, Annie heads home to Mystic, Washington. There she
meets an old friend, a recent widower, and his young
daughter. Soon all three are rebuilding their lives--for a
while. Some strong language. 1999.

One Wish RC 50481
by Linda Lael Miller 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Jubilee, Washington Territory; 1889. Fifteen years ago Luke
Shardlow rescued Charity Barnham from a creek and she
granted him one wish. Now Luke, a bounty hunter, returns to
Jubilee and kindles a spark of romance with Charity. But she
is promised to another. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 2000.

Paint Me Rainbows RC 50139
by Fern Michaels 
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
After Jill Barton is left standing at the altar, she gets in
her car and heads north, ending up at an artists' colony in
New England. There she meets Aggie Beaumont, who helps her
heal, and Logan Matthews, the owner, who steals her heart.
Some descriptions of sex. 1981.

Peacock Feathers RC 50348
by Temple Bailey 
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Jerry Chandler falls in love at first sight with Mimi Le
Brun, a senator's granddaughter. Later, at Yale, Jerry
becomes involved with Mimi's family even though he is a poor
preacher's son. But can he convince a society girl to marry
him? 1924.

Pearl Cove RC 48619
by Elizabeth Lowell 
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
When pearl farmer Len McGarry is killed, his young widow,
Hannah, calls Len's half brother and silent partner, Archer
Donovan. Archer fights his longtime attraction to Hannah
while they search for missing pearls the murderer wanted.
Sequel to Jade Island (RC 47248). Strong language, violence,
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Plumed Serpent RC 51021
by Annabel Murray 
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
When Josslyn Ransome leaves England for Mexico to compile a
sketchbook in honor of her late explorer father, she does
not expect to have chauvinistic, young Juan de Grijalva as
her guide. Nor does she expect to fall in love with him.
Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1986.

Potent Pleasures RC 50208
by Eloisa James 
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
In 1798, as seventeen-year-old Charlotte prepares for her
debut into London society, she shocks herself by allowing a
stranger to take her virginity at a low-class masked ball.
Three years later, Charlotte realizes the man from the
masquerade is an earl who doesn't remember her. Explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.

Pratt's Landing RC 49159
by Martha Kirkland 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Alabama, 1889. Socially ostracized Emma Lawrence struggles
to pay the taxes on her family's pecan farm after her
disgraced father dies in prison. She is forced to ask the
only lawyer in Pratt's Landing, Sam Watson, for help. But
then the two fall inexplicably in love. Some descriptions of
sex. 1997.

The Present: A Malory Holiday Novel RC 48863
by Johanna Lindsey 
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
The Malory clan is at Haverston for the Christmas holidays.
A few days before Christmas, Jason, the third marquis of
Haverston, discovers a mysterious present that has appeared
out of nowhere. It turns out to be a diary that just might
answer some questions about their grandmother, Anna Malory.
Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Proposition RC 50381
by Judith Ivory 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
London, 1898. On a bet, linguist Edwina Bollash has six
weeks to transform a Cornish rat catcher into a proper
gentleman who can pass as a viscount at her cousin's annual
ball. But the tall and handsome Mick Tremore charms his way
into her heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

Reach for Tomorrow RC 50724
by Lurlene McDaniel 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Katie O'Roark is thrilled to land a summer job at a camp for
children with medical problems, which she once attended--
until she discovers that her old boyfriend, Josh Martel, is
also working there. But when Josh has a terrible accident,
Katie prays for help. For junior and senior high readers.
1999.

The Rescue RC 50879
by Nicholas Sparks 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Single mom Denise is struggling to raise her young son,
Kyle, who has an auditory processing problem. After a car
accident during a storm, Kyle disappears and is later found
by volunteer fireman Taylor, who becomes part of their
lives. But a past tragedy prevents commitment. Some strong
language. Bestseller 2000.

The Riddle of the Reluctant Rake RC 50360
by Patricia Veryan 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
When Colonel Hastings Chatteris Adair is wrongly stripped of
his rank, he sets out to prove his innocence. He is accused
of kidnapping Miss Alice Prior and destroying her
reputation. But with the aid of several faithful friends,
Adair struggles to set the record straight. Sequel to The
Riddle of the Lost Lover (RC 48738). 1999.

The Rival RC 48406
by Brenda Joyce 
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
In 1746 Garrick De Vere's brother disappears, and Garrick,
blamed for his death, flees to Barbados. In 1760 Garrick
returns to England for his betrothal to Susan Layton, a
friend of Lady Olivia Grey and her blind daughter, both
gifted with visions. Garrick and Olivia are haunted by a
past. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Rough-Hewn RC 50145
by Dorothy Canfield 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
4 cassettes
Europe, 1909. Neale Crittenden was raised in New Jersey and
led a conventional life until he was jilted and decided to
travel. When he meets American Marise Allen, who has lived
many years in France, they discover they each have relatives
in Vermont. The two soon fall in love. 1922.

A Season beyond a Kiss RC 50034
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
Charleston. Raelynn Barrett knows very little about her new
husband, Jeffrey Birmingham, who had rescued her from her
unscrupulous "uncle." But doubts surface when Jeffrey is
accused of fathering a servant's child. Sequel to Elusive
Flame (RC 47316). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. 

The Seasons Hereafter: Lovers Trilogy, Volume 2 RC 49922
by Elisabeth Ogilvie 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Vanessa Barton hopes that her dreary life will change when
her fisherman husband's new job necessitates their
relocation to Bennett's Island, Maine. But it will take more
than a change of locale to bring purpose to Vanessa's life.
Sequel to The Dawning of the Day (RC 49921). Some strong
language. 1966.

Sleepless in Montana RC 50380
by Cait London 
read by Pam Ward
3 cassettes
Hogan Kodiak is begged by Jemma--the annoying friend of his
half-sister, Carley--to help her protect Carley against a
stalker. As the troubled Kodiak family gathers on their
Montana ranch, Hogan is surprised by his attraction to
Jemma. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence.
1999.

Snowfall RC 47889
by K.M. Peyton 
read by Patricia Kilgarriff
2 cassettes
Victorian England. Facing an arranged marriage to her vicar
grandfather's curate, orphaned sixteen-year-old Charlotte
jumps at the chance to visit the Swiss Alps with her
brother's Oxford friends. Instead of returning home,
Charlotte moves to an English estate and begins an
adventurous life filled with romance. For junior and senior
high and older readers. 1994.

Soft Focus RC 50074
by Jayne Ann Krentz 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Elizabeth and Jack become lovers after signing a business
deal. She dumps him the next day after learning that he
destroyed her friend's business, but the pair must still
work together to save a sabotaged company. Strong language,
some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999.

Somebody's Baby RC 49059
by Elaine Kagan 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
In 1959 Jenny Jaffe, a Jewish high school senior, falls in
love with ex-con Will McDonald. When Jenny becomes pregnant,
they decide to elope, but Will never shows up. Thirty-five
years later, their daughter, who had been put up for
adoption, reunites them. Some strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1998.

Summer's End RC 49143
by Kathleen Gilles Seidel 
read by Ann Hodapp
2 cassettes
When widowed Gwen Wells and Hal Legend marry, it throws
their grown children reluctantly together at the Legend
summer cabins in Minnesota. Jack Wells and Amy Legend, an
Olympic figure skater, hit it off, but decide a romance
would be impossible set against the other siblings'
conflicting emotions. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Sweet Baby RC 47876
by Sharon Sala 
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
At age six, Victoria Lancaster finds her house empty and no
one at home, destroying her sense of security. Now a
successful photojournalist, Tory finally feels safe with her
live-in boyfriend. But while developing pictures for a
story, the face of a man begins to haunt her. Some
descriptions of sex. 1998.

Sweetwood Bride RC 49628
by Pamela Morsi 
read by Sharon Murray
2 cassettes
Eulie Toby, eldest of six orphaned siblings in Sweetwood,
Tennessee, beguiles handsome Moss Collier into matrimony. As
Moss abandons his dream of moving to Texas, he comes to
realize that Eulie's love is the new center of his life.
Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

Tears of the Moon RC 50766
by Nora Roberts 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Jewels of the Sun (RC 49482) Shawn
Gallagher, musician and cook at his family's pub in Ardmore,
Ireland, falls in love with a childhood playmate. But is
Brenna O'Toole too practical to marry a daydreamer? Some
explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.

Teresa: The Elliott Cousins, Book 3 RC 48600
by Jean Thesman 
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Teresa's cousins Meredith and Jamie talk about their
boyfriends, but Teresa's mother won't let her date. When the
girls meet an artist, Ian, at the family reunion, Teresa
decides to see him back in the city; maybe he can win over
her mother. Sequel to Meredith (RC 48599). For senior high
readers. 1998.

Things Remembered RC 49169
by Georgia Bockoven 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Twenty years ago when her parents were killed, Karla
Esterbrook and her sisters went to live with their
grandmother, Anna Olsen. Karla and Anna have never been
close, but now that Anna is dying, Karla has returned to
California to put Anna's affairs in order. 1998.

Three Wishes RC 48087
by Barbara Delinsky 
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
Bree Miller, hit by a jeep, recovers after a near-death
experience. She remembers being granted three wishes. After
the third comes to pass, however, she will die. Tom Gates,
the reclusive author who was driving the car that struck
Bree, helps her through recuperation. When they fall in
love, Bree's wishes begin to come true. For senior high and
older readers. 1997.

To Catch a Star / Alcanzar una Estrella RC 50414
by Ivette Gonzlez 
read by various narrators
2 cassettes
Mario Santana se escap de Cuba para realizar sus sueos.  
Definitivamente, ser el chfer de Marta Alvarez, una actriz
bella, rica y temperamental, no es uno de esos sueos.  Pero
Mario pronto descubre que hay mucho ms con Marta de lo que
nadie sospecha.  Novela romntica bilinge en ingls y
espaol.   (Mario Santana fled Cuba to seek out a better
life. However, working as chauffeur to rich, temperamental
actress Marta Alvarez is not exactly his idea of the
American dream. But he finds there is more to Marta than he
first realized. Bilingual romance. English/Spanish language.
1999.)

Tomorrow's Promise RC 50121
by Temple Bailey 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Nineteen-year-old Anne Ordway, shocked and disillusioned
when her parents divorce, retreats to Maryland's Eastern
Shore with her nurse and companion, Vicky. But she has
already met Charles Patterson, also divorced, and cannot
forget him. 1938.

Tomorrow's Tide RC 47648
by Malcolm Macdonald 
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
Cornwall, 1910. Fourteen-year-old Jennifer Moore finds an
abandoned baby in a field, who, despite her desire to keep
him, is sent to an orphanage. A few years later, she falls
in love with a young man, Barry Moore. Barry joins the
service when World War I begins while Jennifer becomes a
nurse and later an actress. Eventually, the mystery of the
baby binds them together. 1996.

Truly Madly Yours RC 49369
by Rachel Gibson 
read by Lindsay Ellison
2 cassettes
Henry Shaw commits suicide, leaving an unusual will that
affects his son, Nick, and stepdaughter, Delaney. It
restricts Delaney from leaving town for a year and Nick from
having a sexual relationship with her. But that's not easy
for two enamored people. Some explicit descriptions of sex
and some strong language. 1999.

The Trumpeter Swan RC 49438
by Temple Bailey 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Randy Paine returns home from World War I in France to find
things have changed. Not only has his mother turned their
Virginia home into a boarding house, but his girlfriend, who
at first appears happy to see him, becomes attracted to
another man. Randy sets out to win her back. 1920.

Twin of Ice/Twin of Fire: Two Classic Novels RC 48378
by Jude Deveraux 
read by Michele Schaeffer
4 cassettes
1892. Identical twins Houston and Blair Chandler live in the
prosperous mining town of Chandler, Colorado. In Twin of Ice
Houston draws the attention of newly rich Kane Taggert, who
is determined to marry a lady. In Twin of Fire, despite all
odds, Blair becomes a doctor. Some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1985.

The Vineyard RC 50651
by Barbara Delinsky 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
3 cassettes
Widowed just six months, vineyard owner Natalie Seebring,
seventy-six, shocks her children by inviting them to her
wedding to her employee, Carl Burke. Meanwhile, Natalie
hires single mother Olivia Jones to help prepare a memoir
that will explain her long history with Carl. Some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.

Waiting in Vain RC 49840
by Colin Channer 
read by Samarra Mbenga
3 cassettes
Jamaican writer Adrian "Fire" Heath first meets editor
Sylvia Lucas on the streets of New York and later she turns
up at his friend's party. The two resist their growing love
for each other as Fire travels to England and Sylvia dates
another. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1998.

A Walk to Remember RC 49104
by Nicholas Sparks 
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Fifty-seven-year-old Landon thinks back to 1958, the year
that changed his life. Pious, bible-carrying Jamie Sullivan
asks seventeen-year-old Landon to costar with her in the
Christmas play written by her preacher father. As they spend
time together, Landon is shocked to realize he's falling in
love. Bestseller 1999.

The Wall of Partition RC 49489
by Florence L. Barclay 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
When author Rodney Steele returns to England after ten
years, a lot has changed, except his fondness for his former
fiance, Madge. Moving into an apartment belonging to
Madge's brother Billy, Rodney feels content. But he doesn't
know Madge is living in the flat on the other side of the
wall. 1914.

The Wedding RC 49943
by Danielle Steel 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
According to her therapist, entertainment lawyer Allegra
Steinberg is attracted to noncommittal men. True, her lover,
Brandon, hasn't finalized his divorce, but at twenty-nine
Allegra isn't ready for marriage. Then Brandon shows his
true colors, and Allegra meets the perfect mate. Some
descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller
2000.

Welcome to Temptation RC 50154
by Jennifer Crusie 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Taking a break from taping weddings, sisters Sophie and Amy
Dempsey travel to Temptation, Ohio, to film an audition
video for an actress acquaintance. As Sophie falls for the
mayor and Amy for the police chief, the video threatens to
turn pornographic. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong
language. 2000.

What the Heart Knows RC 49348
by Kathleen Eagle 
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
Helen Ketterling left the Bad River Sioux Reservation
thirteen years ago when she learned she was carrying Reese
Blue Sky's son. She did not want to ruin her lover's
promising basketball career. Now returned, both are hiding
secrets that jeopardize a relationship. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1999.

Where You Belong RC 49746
by Barbara Taylor Bradford 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Kosovo, 1998. Thirty-one-year-old Valentine Denning, Jake
Newberg, and Tony Hampton are photojournalists covering the
war. Tony is killed, and Val and Jake are badly wounded. As
the two survivors recover, they learn some startling news
about Tony, which leaves Val wondering just where she
belongs. Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

The White Ladies of Worcester: A Romance of the Twelfth
Century RC 49483
by Florence L. Barclay 
read by Jill Ferris
3 cassettes
Within the walls of the Nunnery of the White Ladies in the
city of Worcester dwell two unhappy nuns. Both, at different
times, were deserted by their betrotheds and thus entered
into a cloistered life. When an elderly nun uncovers an
intruder, events unfold that may put things right for the
women. 1917.

White Magic RC 51097
by Faith Baldwin 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Various groups of people converge on a ski lodge in Sun
Valley. Included are a self-made man with his secretary, an
heiress with a German nobleman and his brother--both ski
instructors--and several troublemaking businessmen. When
they finally sort out their feelings, some newly engaged
couples emerge. 1939.

The Wild Child RC 49450
by Mary Jo Putney 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
3 cassettes
Because Kyle Renbourne has a more important mission than
spending two weeks courting his betrothed, he convinces his
twin, Dominic, to take his place. Since the intended bride,
Lady Meriel, is thought to be mad, Kyle thinks his plan will
work. But everyone is surprised by the results. Some
descriptions of sex. 1999.

Windward Heights RC 50801
by Maryse Cond 
read by Suzanne Toren
2 cassettes
Caribbean novelist Cond has transposed the tale of
Wuthering Heights to her native Guadeloupe. Razy, taken in
and raised by Hubert Gagneur, falls in love with Gagneur's
daughter, Cathy. Unhappy with his treatment there, Razy
flees to Cuba. But when Cathy marries a wealthy Creole,
Razy returns to avenge his loss. 1998.

With a Little Luck RC 50796
by Janet Dailey 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
1 cassette
At twenty-six, Eve "plain Jane" Rowland wonders if she will
ever find love in the small town of Cable, Wisconsin. Then
she and Luck McClure have several "accidental" meetings that
change their lives forever. Some descriptions of sex. 1981.

With Heart RC 49110
by Dorothy Garlock 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Tillison County, Oklahoma; 1938. Kathleen Dolan, niece of
Tom With Hope (RC 48291) and Hod Dolan With Song (RC 49109)
arrives in Rawlings excited about joining the Rawlings
Gazette. When her work threatens to expose a local
conspiracy, the newswoman faces peril. Strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 1999.

With Song RC 49109
by Dorothy Garlock 
read by Pam Ward
2 cassettes
Kansas, 1935. Molly McKenzie is working in the family's
general store when two men come in and gun down her parents.
Federal agent Hod Dolan knows who the killers are, and Molly
risks her life to help capture them. Companion to With Hope
(RC 48291). Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

With This Ring: A Quartet of Charming Stories about Four
Very Special Weddings RC 50158
edited by Lori Copeland and others 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Four short Christian romance stories set in the nineteenth
century. In "Something Old" and "Something New," recent
immigrants to America face difficulties with their love
interests. In "Something Borrowed," Emma arrives at her
inherited ranch to find an interloper. In "Something Blue,"
Norwegian Astrid reaches Louisiana and learns that her
husband is dead. 1998.

A Woman of Passion RC 49692
by Virginia Henley 
read by Corrie James
3 cassettes
England, mid-1500s. Bess Hardwick is a child when her family
is forced to leave Hardwick Manor, but she vows to return.
And Bess does, but not before she becomes a lady-in-waiting
to Queen Elizabeth I, acquires four husbands, and achieves
the rank of countess. Explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1999.

Yesterday RC 50078
by Fern Michaels 
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Callie Parker's wealthy father brought a foster son and two
poor girls to his South Carolina estate to play with four-
year-old Callie and be watched over by beloved caretaker
Pearl. Years later, when the four friends gather for
Callie's wedding, long-held secrets reveal that their
childhood was built on lies. 1995.

Science Fiction

Architects of Emortality RC 50509
by Brian Stableford 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Inherit the Earth (RC 50508), a twenty-
fifth-century murderer is targeting victims who are almost
two hundred years old and killing them with a genetically
altered flowering plant. On the case are detective sergeant
Charlotte Holmes and genetic artist Oscar Wilde. Some strong
language. 1999.

The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: The Fiftieth
Anniversary Anthology RC 50452
edited by Edward L. Ferman and Gordon Van Gelder 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Twenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the
magazine known as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science
fiction to fairy tales, from alternate histories to
supernatural horror tales, they include award winners by
Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers,
Ursula Le Guin, and Elizabeth Hand. 1999.

Children of God RC 49683
by Mary Doria Russell 
read by Rick Rohan
4 cassettes
The sole survivor of the original mission to Rakhat, Father
Emilio Sandoz is still recovering from the brutality he
suffered and is reluctant to return. When he arrives in
2060, he learns his former torturer is now in power. Sequel
to The Sparrow (RC 43892). Violence, strong language, and
some descriptions of sex. 1998.

The Civilisation Game and Other Stories RC 49651
by Clifford D. Simak 
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
Seven short stories written from 1939 to 1969 and compiled
for the first time. In the title story, humans are now a
minority in the universe. In order to keep traditions alive,
a secret project is developed on the gutted planet Earth to
practice the old ways. But a pretend politician goes too
far. 1997.

Colonization: Second Contact RC 49668
by Harry Turtledove 
read by Roy Avers
5 cassettes
In the aftermath of conquering most of Earth, Atvar--the
leader of the alien Lizard race--awaits the arrival of the
nonmilitary colonists. But the humans continue their
resistance and take the struggle into space. Companion to
the Worldwar series. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

Computer One RC 49117
by Warwick Collins 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Because Computer One controls all the automated systems in
the world, California professor Yakuda fears it could
eventually destroy civilization. But if he mentions his
concerns, he might hasten Computer One's annihilation of
humans! (The author's prologue considers the possibility
that such a nightmare scenario might come true.) Strong
language. 1993.

Days of Cain RC 49798
by J.R. Dunn 
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
In the future when time travel is possible, time monitor
Gaspar James, from planet Arpad, must prevent anyone from
altering the past and thus disrupting the continuum of life.
When his student, renegade Alma Lewin, travels back to 1943
to liberate Nazi death camps, James intervenes. Violence.
1997.

A Deepness in the Sky RC 50698
by Vernor Vinge 
read by Gary Tipton
5 cassettes
Thirty thousand years before the events in A Fire upon the
Deep (RC 35758) the human starfleets Qeng Ho and Emergents
head toward the planet Arachna to await the dormant Spider's
awakening. While Qeng Ho's intentions are good, those of
Emergents are sinister. Some violence and some strong
language. 1999.

Dinoverse RC 50463
by Scott Ciencin 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old nerd Bertram Phillips invents a science
project that accidently transports him and three other
students back sixty-seven million years to the late
Cretaceous age. Bertram, Mike, Candayce, and Janine have
been transformed into different types of dinosaurs.
Returning home is another problem. For junior and senior
high readers. 1999.

Distraction RC 48687
by Bruce Sterling 
read by Jeremy Gage
4 cassettes
In 2044 Oscar Valparaiso, a successful political spin doctor
who is not completely human, is now out of a job. So he
signs on with Collaboratory, where he meets neurologist Dr.
Greta Penninger. Together the two uncover some interesting
information about a Louisiana senator. 1998.

Dune: House Atreides; Prelude to Dune, Volume 1 RC 49477
by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson 
read by J.P. Linton
5 cassettes
This prequel to Dune (RC 44126) provides an introduction to
the Known Universe and the world of Arrakis, home of the
valuable spice known as melange, as well as many of the
pivotal characters in the Dune series. Written by Anderson
and Frank Herbert's son, using notes left by Herbert.
Bestseller 1999.

The Exchange Student RC 51212
by Kate Gilmore 
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
2094. Daria, sixteen, is a licensed breeder of endangered
species.  Her family is hosting Fen, a seven-foot alien from
Chela, where there have been no animals for centuries. Daria
hopes Fen will share her interest in animals, and Fen does--
but for a very special reason. For junior and senior high
readers.   1999.

Exegesis RC 49892
by Astro Teller 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Berkeley grad student Alice Lu discovers that the software
"EDGAR," which she developed for her studies, has a
mischievous mind of its own. EDGAR not only e-mails her, but
also attracts the notice of the National Security Agency.
(Written by the grandson of Edward Teller, creator of the
hydrogen bomb.) 1997.

The Far Shore of Time RC 51068
by Frederik Pohl 
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
This sequel to The Siege of Eternity (RC 49289) concludes a
trilogy about the near-future Earth caught in conflict
between two alien races. As the story begins, the original
Dan Dannerman's situation looks bleak--his clones have
escaped and he is under interrogation by the horrible Horch.
Some strong language. 1999.

A Fold in the Tent of the Sky RC 49255
by Michael Hale 
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
Peter Abbott abandons his stage career to join Calliope
Associates, a group of gifted psychics that does secret work
for the government. When a series of mishaps befalls several
Calliope members, Abbott uses time travel to alter the past
but inadvertently changes the course of the world. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1998.

Forever Peace RC 50404
by Joe Haldeman 
read by Michael Skinner
2 cassettes
2043. The Ngumi War has been going on for over eight years,
when burned-out "soldierboy" Julian Class and his older
lover, Dr. Amelia Harding, make a scientific discovery that
could set the universe back to square one. Violence, some
descriptions of sex, and some strong language. Nebula Award. 
1997.

The Forever War RC 48659
by Joe Haldeman 
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes (Reissue)
William Mandella is drafted after college to fight a war in
outer space. William only ages months while earthlings age
by decades. He finds civilization completely changed each
time he returns from bloody combat. After 1,143 years, the
war's end brings him home. Some strong language. Hugo and
Nebula Awards. 1974.

Girl in Landscape RC 49790
by Jonathan Lethem 
read by Nona Pipes
2 cassettes
When a global disaster blights the Earth's environment,
fourteen-year-old Pella Marsh and her family escape to
another planet where her father, a failed politician, hopes
to restart his career. Pella assimilates into the alien
society and discovers a terrible threat that could doom the
Earthling colony. Some strong language. 1998.

Glory's People: Goldenwing Cycle, Book 3 RC 49761
by Alfred Coppel 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Fleeing the Terror they met in Glory's War (RC 49760) and
hoping to find allies, those aboard the Goldenwing starship
Glory travel to the planet Yamato, a world steeped in feudal
tradition, though equipped with modern technology. But the
Terror has already infiltrated the planet, forcing everyone
to focus on survival. 1996.

Glory's War: Goldenwing Cycle, Book 2 RC 49760
by Alfred Coppel 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
The Goldenwing starship Glory is headed for orbit around the
Accursed Twin--known to the Wired Starmen aboard as Ross 248
Beta. The planets, settled by refugees from the former
Russian federation, are constantly at war with each other,
and each sees the Glory as a potential prize. Sequel to
Glory (RC 38408). 1995.

Helm RC 48929
by Steven Gould 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
For colonists to survive on Agatsu, once each generation
someone must be imprinted with Earth's scientific knowledge
contained in the Glass Helm. Dulan de Laal selects his
oldest son to be that person. But his youngest son, Leland,
climbs the needle and dons the helmet--without knowing the
consequences. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

A Hunger in the Soul RC 49647
by Mike Resnick 
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Journalist Robert Markham convinces the legendary but ailing
explorer Enoch Stone to accompany him in the search for
Michael Drake. Drake developed a vaccine for the ybonia
virus before disappearing in an alien world. The virus is
now mutating and infecting millions. Some violence and some
strong language. 1998.

Illegal Alien RC 49151
by Robert J. Sawyer 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Aliens arrive seeking help in repairing their mother ship.
While politician Francis Nobilio and scientist Cletus
Calhoun are touring the seven Tosoks around the country,
Calhoun is murdered in L.A. A trial involving a famous civil
rights attorney proceeds, and Nobilio discovers the real
motive behind the space landing. Some violence. 1997.

The Infinite Sea: The Chaos Chronicles, Volume 3 RC 49763
by Jeffrey A. Carver 
read by Christopher Walker
3 cassettes
Following the events in Strange Attractors (RC 49762), John
Bandicut's next confrontation with chaos takes place
underwater. Joined by his robot and alien friends, John
finds himself helping the Neri, a species of humanoid
amphibians whose existence is threatened by an evil force.
1996.

Ingathering: The Complete People Stories of Zenna Henderson
RC 50474
edited by Mark Olson and Priscilla Olson 
read by Richard Hauenstein
5 cassettes
Complete collection of Henderson's stories about the People,
originally published in the 1950s and 1960s. The sequence
covers a long time span, recounting the experiences of the
People--aliens with special powers who resemble human beings
but are morally superior--stranded on Earth and struggling
to survive. 1995.

Inherit the Earth RC 50508
by Brian Stableford 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In the twenty-second century people are living hundreds of
years with periodic rejuvenations. Authentically young Damon
Hart learns that one of his foster fathers has been
kidnapped by someone who claims Damon's famous long-dead
father is still alive and that his reputation for
saintliness is false. Some violence and some strong
language. 1998.

The Island of Dr. Moreau RC 50527
by H.G. Wells 
read by David Elias
1 cassette (Reissue)
Late Victorian fantasy classic in which scientific arrogance
leads to horrifying consequences. In 1887 Edward Prendick is
shipwrecked, rescued, and later abandoned on a mysterious
island inhabited by grotesque creatures under the control of
Dr. Moreau. 1996 foreword by Peter Straub. Some violence.
1896.

The Land That Time Forgot RC 49346
by Edgar Rice Burroughs 
read by Constance Crawford
3 cassettes
Three novellas including the title story as well as The
People That Time Forgot and Out of Time's Abyss. Bowen Tyler
Jr., with his shipmates, girl, and dog, lands on the island
Caspak where time apparently stopped with the Bronze Age.
There they encounter terrible animals and various orders of
humans. 1924.

The Martians RC 50076
by Kim Stanley Robinson 
read by John Stratton
3 cassettes
Collection of stories set in the universe of the Mars
trilogy--Red Mars (RC 36318), Green Mars (RC 42050), and
Blue Mars (RC 43603); also several poems and a copy of the
Constitution of Mars. Some selections offer new perspectives
on an old narrative; others expand on events in the trilogy.
Some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Moonbeams and Magic RC 48651
by Janelle Taylor 
read by Ilona Dulaski
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Starlight and Splendor (RC 41703), Starla
and Dagan--unbeknownst to each other--are spies posing as
space pirates in order to stop the theft of valuable
moonbeams. They also fall in love. Some violence and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.

Moonfall RC 49162
by Jack McDevitt 
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
In 2024 U.S. Vice President Charles L. Haskell is on the
Moon to open its first colony when reports arrive that a
comet is headed there on a collision course. Evacuation
alerts from the Moon are interspersed with bulletins about
Moon fragments that will bombard Earth. Some strong
language. 1998.

Nimisha's Ship RC 49202
by Anne McCaffrey 
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Vega III. As a young girl, Lady Nimisha exhibits such an
aptitude for all things mechanical that her father plans to
leave her his shipyard. When he is killed in a freak
accident, Nimisha is prepared to take over, but her brother
disapproves of their father's bequest. 1999.

O Pioneer! RC 49166
by Frederik Pohl 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Computer hacker Evesham Giyt feels trapped within Earth's
limited space, so he marries his girlfriend, Rina, and they
move to planet Tupelo. Shortly after arriving, Evesham is
elected mayor of the human community and finds himself
trying to develop peace among the various races inhabiting
Tupelo. 1998.

Ports of Call RC 49461
by Jack Vance 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Myron Tany's eccentric and vain aunt, Dame Hester Lajoie,
wants to have rejuvenation therapy available on another
planet. A capricious woman, she appoints Myron captain of
her luxury spaceship for this voyage, only to leave him
stranded on his first venture into space. 1998.

Return to Mars RC 49070
by Ben Bova 
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Navajo geologist Jamie Waterman was part of the first Mars
mission. Six years later, as leader of the second
expedition, Waterman must deal with rivalries among his
crew, which includes the brash son of the venture's
underwriter, as well as with possible sabotage. Sequel to
Mars (RC 35808). 1999.

Robot Visions RC 50485
by Isaac Asimov 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
A collection of eighteen short stories and sixteen essays
about robots. As explained in the introduction, Asimov began
writing about these "advanced machines" in 1939 when he was
nineteen, but the majority of the essays appeared after 1974
when the microchip made robotics practical. 1990.

A Scientific Romance RC 49795
by Ronald Wright 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
London, 1999. Industrial archaeologist David Lambert happens
upon the reappearance of H.G. Wells's time machine. He
boards the device and leaps five hundred years into the
future, where he becomes a fugitive in a wild, desolate
England and manages to unravel his own past. Some violence
and some strong language. 1997.

Secret Passages RC 49808
by Paul Preuss 
read by Richard Davidson
3 cassettes
Cretan physicist and archaeologist Dimitris Minakis, who has
invented a secret time-reversing device, lures scientist
Peter Slater and his wife, Anne-Marie, to the island in
order to convince Peter to work with him. Anne-Marie, in
turn, uses Dimitris to regain custody of her young son. Some
descriptions of sex. 1997.

The Siege of Eternity RC 49289
by Frederik Pohl 
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Colonel Hilda Morrisey of the National Bureau of
Investigation has the unpleasant task of questioning field
agent Dan Dannerman about his trip to Starlab. Dannerman and
the other team members are found to have suspicious metal
implants in their skulls. Sequel to The Other End of Time
(RC 44464). Some strong language. 1997.

The Silk Code RC 50829
by Paul Levinson 
read by Richard Davidson
2 cassettes
NYPD detective Phil D'Amato, in Pennsylvania's Amish
country, investigates a mysterious death, apparently related
to contact with a bioengineered food. D'Amato's search leads
back in time to Basques pondering murders in eighth-century
Europe, recollections of early Chinese efforts to control
the silk industry, and evidence that pre-human populations
survived alongside civilization. Strong language. 1999.

Six Moon Dance RC 49833
by Sheri S. Tepper 
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
On the imperiled planet Newholme, where men outnumber women
two to one, the youthful consort Mouche plays a key role in
recovering secrets from the past. When the six moons are in
alignment, mysterious forces come into play. Some strong
language. 1998.

The Stainless Steel Rat Joins the Circus RC 49908
by Harry Harrison 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Jim diGriz, con man and thief, and his wife, Angelina, are
hired by the forty-centuries-old billionaire Kaizi to find
out who has been cleaning out his bank accounts. Each
incident occurs when the circus is in town. So Jim brushes
up on his magician skills and joins the show. Some violence.
1999.

Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace RC 50064
by Terry Brooks 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are responsible
for the safety of Queen Amidala, whose planet is under
attack by the Trade Federation. Their mission brings them to
Tatooine, where they meet Anakin Skywalker, a young slave
with extraordinary instincts, who dreams of becoming a Jedi
knight. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 
Bestseller 1999.

Star Wars: Rogue Planet RC 50588
by Greg Bear 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Obi-Wan Kenobi accepts the task of training twelve-year-old
Anakin Skywalker, the former slave who many Jedi believe
will bring balance to the Force. Obi-Wan and Anakin travel
to the planet Zonama Sekot, where Anakin faces his dark
destiny. A Star Wars novel. For senior high and older
readers. Bestseller 2000.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Dark Tide, Onslaught RC 50026
by Michael A. Stackpole 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
As Luke Skywalker contends with rogue elements rebelling
against his rule, the New Republic is attacked by aliens
known as Yuuzhan Vong. The Jedi are tested as never before
in their struggle to prevail against the aggressors. A Star
Wars novel. Bestseller 2000.

Star Wars: The New Jedi Order; Vector Prime RC 49820
by R.A. Salvatore 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Twenty-one years after the destruction of the Death Star by
the Rebel Alliance, tension is mounting in the Republic.
Leia pursues diplomatic negotiations, Luke deals with rogue
Jedi Knights, and Han Solo again engages in battle; and a
new generation of characters and creatures appears. A Star
Wars novel. 1999.

Starfarers RC 49154
by Poul Anderson 
read by Richard Hauenstein
4 cassettes
Astronomers have discovered the possibility of advanced
civilizations in the far reaches of the galaxy. A group of
ten scientists boards the starship Envoy for a journey that
will take thousands of years to complete. Although they
eventually encounter another civilization, they are
unprepared for the ramifications of their adventure. 1998.

Starman Jones RC 48635
by Robert A. Heinlein 
read by Michael Skinner
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Bored with his routine life on Earthport, Max Jones signs up
to be an assistant chartsman on a star freighter. He finds
the adventure he is seeking, but learns that danger is never
far behind. For senior high and older readers. 1953.

Strange Attractors: The Chaos Chronicles, Volume 2 RC 49762
by Jeffrey A. Carver 
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
In Neptune Crossing (RC 39793), John Bandicut saved the
Earth from a comet but lost his alien friend, Charlie, in
the process. Now John awakens to find himself stranded in an
artificial structure, Shipworld, with two humanoids and a
new alien friend, IK, who wants John for a new mission.
1995.

This Alien Shore RC 50398
by C.S. Friedman 
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Human mutants, disowned long ago by earthlings, remain on
various abandoned colonies. The Guerans, one such group, can
travel faster than light--but now a virus is taking over
their minds. Jamisia, a teenaged girl raised in a laboratory
and troubled by multiple personalities, holds the key to
their survival. Some violence and some strong language.
1998.

Timeline RC 49277
by Michael Crichton 
read by Anne Hancock
3 cassettes
In the twenty-first century, quantum technology for
teleportation enables a group of historians to travel back
to fourteenth-century France. Seeking a stranded colleague
and trying to return within a tight time frame, they find
survival in a feudal society more difficult than
anticipated. Violence. Bestseller 1999.

The Tower and the Hive RC 50594
by Anne McCaffrey 
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Lyon's Pride (RC 39612) and final volume
about the Rowan clan, the Rowan family, in alliance with the
alien Mrdini, has two goals to keep the peace: to help the
Mrdini control population growth and to prevent the advances
of the predatory Hivers. 1999.

The Undesirables RC 49465
by Mary C. Smith 
read by Richard Hauenstein
3 cassettes
In the year 2120, a controlling elite governs the world
through a sham democracy. When Mark Grimal's lover, a woman
of the "undesirable" class, is persecuted and killed at the
hands of the state, he uses his inside knowledge of the
system to right the wrong. Strong language and descriptions
of sex. 1997.

Wildside RC 49194
by Steven Gould 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Charlie Newell, eighteen, inherits an unusual ranch. The
back door of the barn opens into an alternate world
containing extinct animals and mineral deposits. Charlie
entrusts his secret to four friends, and together they begin
mining gold. All is well until the government discovers
their secret. For senior high and older readers. 1996.

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Sixteenth Annual Collection
RC 50117
edited by Gardner Dozois 
read by Richard Hauenstein
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Following a survey of the science fiction market in 1998,
Dozois offers twenty-five stories by such authors as Tanith
Lee, Bruce Sterling, Ursula K. LeGuin, Ian McDonald, Michael
Swanwick, Stephen Baxter, Gwyneth Jones, and Ian R. MacLeod.
Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong
language. 1999.

Short Stories

Alone with the Horrors: The Great Short Fiction of Ramsey
Campbell, 1961-1991 RC 48171
by Ramsey Campbell 
read by Anne Flosnik
4 cassettes
Thirty-nine short stories covering thirty years of the
British author's tales of the supernatural. In "Call First,"
a library worker becomes curious about a patron and enters
his house uninvited. In "Boiled Alive," a man finds himself
the subject of a short video. Some violence. 1993.

At the Owl Woman Saloon RC 48689
by Tess Gallagher 
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
Collection of sixteen short stories set mainly in the
Pacific Northwest. In one tale, a kindly neighbor ties his
friend's tie because the man never learned to do it himself.
And in another a woman whose husband has been dead for
fourteen years reconciles herself to being alone. 1997.

Bagombo Snuff Box: Uncollected Short Fiction RC 48839
by Kurt Vonnegut 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
Twenty-three short stories previously published in magazines
in the 1940s and 1950s, collected here for the first time.
In the title piece, Eddie Laird, age thirty-three, drops in
to see his ex-wife eleven years after leaving her and tries
his best to impress her, her second husband, and son.
Bestseller 1999.

The Best American Mystery Stories, 1998 RC 49013
edited by Sue Grafton 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Editor Grafton includes twenty crime stories by well-known
authors Lawrence Block, Mary Higgins Clark, Jay McInerney,
Donald E. Westlake, and others. In Stuart Kaminsky's "Find
Miriam," a man searches for his missing wife. Peter Robinson
depicts events in the lives of two elderly ladies who share
a cottage. 1998.

The Best American Mystery Stories, 1999 RC 50183
edited by Ed McBain 
read by Christopher Walker
4 cassettes
Collection of nineteen mysteries by well-known authors
Lawrence Block, Ed Gorman, Phillip M. Margolin, John Updike,
and others. In "Redneck," private eye Amos Walker tracks a
cheating wife--with murderous results. In "Wrong Time, Wrong
Place," two punks kidnap the wrong couple. Some violence and
some strong language. 1999.

The Best American Short Stories, 1999: Selected from U.S.
and Canadian Magazines RC 50108
edited by Amy Tan 
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
In her introduction, guest editor Tan indicates she chose
these twenty-one stories because they have a strong
narrative voice, elements of fairy tales and the grotesque,
and an exotic flavor. Includes selections by Rick Bass, Tim
Gautreaux, Ha Jin, Lorrie Moore, and Annie Proulx. Some
violence and some strong language. 1999.

Best of the West III: More Stories That Inspired Classic
Western Films RC 48644
edited by Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg 
read by Michael Skinner
2 cassettes
Nine western stories later made into movies. Includes
"Massacre" by James Warner Bellah, starring Henry Fonda and
John Wayne as cavalrymen at Little Big Horn. In Dorothy M.
Johnson's "The Hanging Tree," Gary Cooper is Doctor Joe
Frail, who falls in love with Elizabeth, played by Maria
Schell. Violence. 1986.

The Black Rider and Other Stories RC 49139
by Max Brand 
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
Four western tales that depict "the experience of personal
renewal, an affirmation of hope through courage, the
potential that exists in each human being for redemption."
In "Partners" a pair of enemies must come to terms if they
want to survive a winter storm in the mountain desert. 1996.

Blood Thirst: One Hundred Years of Vampire Fiction RC 48969
edited by Leonard Wolf 
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
More than two dozen short stories and excerpts from novels
concerning vampires, both ruthless and humorous. Includes
authors such as Stephen King, Whitley Strieber, Anne Rice,
and Woody Allen. In "Count Dracula," the monster's routine
is disrupted by a solar eclipse. In "The Drifting Snow," the
vampire's handprints are those of a young girl. 1997.

Cabbage and Bones: An Anthology of Irish American Women's
Fiction RC 50046
edited by Caledonia Kearns 
read by Terry Donnelly
3 cassettes
A collection of twenty-four short stories and excerpts from
novels by twentieth-century writers of Irish American
heritage. Includes several new authors and some already
well-known ones such as Mary McCarthy, Maureen Howard, Tess
Gallagher, Alice McDermott, Anna Quindlen, and Mary Gordon.
1997.

The Camp Robber and Other Stories RC 49196
by Zane Grey 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Collection of six western short stories. In the title story,
a new ranch hand, Wingfield, is accused when the payroll is
missing. Wingfield follows tracks to a remote cabin to find
not only the stolen money but also a missing piece of his
life. 1979.

Cartesian Sonata and Other Novellas RC 49877
by William H. Gass 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Four interrelated stories that explore the nature of the
mind, body, and spirit. In "Bed and Breakfast," a shifty
accountant checks into a second-rate midwestern motel, where
he becomes obsessed with the collection of kitsch--artifacts
reflecting cleverness and purpose, each with a history of
past lives. Some strong language. 1998.

Chumley's Gold: A Western Duo RC 50317
by Wayne D. Overholser 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Two western novellas. In High Valley, Grant Talbot tries to
save the Wagon Wheel Ranch for the murdered owner's widow.
In Chumley's Gold, Dan Larsen discovers that his late father
was a bank robber and that a fortune might still be buried
on his old homestead. Some violence. 1999.

The Civilisation Game and Other Stories RC 49651
by Clifford D. Simak 
read by Randy Wieck
2 cassettes
Seven short stories written from 1939 to 1969 and compiled
for the first time. In the title story, humans are now a
minority in the universe. In order to keep traditions alive,
a secret project is developed on the gutted planet Earth to
practice the old ways. But a pretend politician goes too
far. 1997.

The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway RC 48939
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
5 cassettes (Reissue)
This edition contains forty-nine stories that first appeared
in a 1938 collection plus twenty-one works written after
Hemingway moved to Finca Vigia in Cuba. Includes "The Snows
of Kilimanjaro," "In Another Country," and "The Strange
Country." 1987.

The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson with a
Selection of the Best Short Novels RC 49498
by Robert Louis Stevenson 
read by John Horton
4 cassettes
Short stories and other fiction that encompass the brief
life of the author. Includes his well-known "Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The ghost story "Trawn Janet" is
set in Scotland. A romantic tale of chivalry, "The Sire de
Maltroit's Door," takes place in medieval England. 1997.

Complete Stories 1874-1884 RC 48593
by Henry James 
read by Annie Wauters
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Nineteen short stories originally published in periodicals.
Includes "Daisy Miller: A Study," in which an innocent young
American tourist scandalizes Europeans by her behavior. In
"The Siege of London" James continues his examination of
social convention, describing a much-divorced American
widow's determination to enter English high society. 1999.

Complete Stories 1884-1891 RC 48594
by Henry James 
read by Ted Stoddard
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Seventeen short stories first published in periodicals.
Chronicling events in the stratified Victorian society James
observed, they depict conflict between classes and cultures
and restrictions on women's behavior. In "The Chaperon" a
young girl, whose father has died, tries to help her
divorced and shunned mother reenter society. 1999.

Crime Wave: Reportage and Fiction from the Underside of L.A.
RC 50602
by James Ellroy 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Pieces first published in GQ magazine by the crime writer.
Ellroy relates his mother's murder in 1958 as well as other
crimes against women, including Nicole Simpson's murder.
Depicts some corrupted characters on the dark side of Los
Angeles. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. 1999.

Desperate Journey RC 50355
by Cliff Farrell 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Thirteen western stories by a career newspaperman, first
published in magazines during the 1940s and 1950s. Locales
range from the Ohio frontier of the early 1800s to the
Wyoming range, and characters include teenagers, sheltered
brides, gamblers, cowboys, and con artists. Some violence.
1999.

The Dragon Hunt: Five Stories RC 49934
by Vu Trn 
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Five stories depicting the history of strife in Vietnam and
the suffering of its emigrants. "The Coral Reef" is based on
the author's own harrowing escape from his homeland when an
overcrowded boat runs aground. Some descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. 1999.

East into Upper East: Plain Tales from New York and New
Delhi RC 49401
by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala 
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Collection of stories about urban life, six set in India and
eight in New York City. In "Expiation," the eldest brother
in a large East Indian family tells of his unconditional
affection for the youngest brother, who becomes a criminal.
In "The Temptress," a transplanted Indian matron finds a
niche in New York. 1998.

Elementals: Stories of Fire and Ice RC 49053
by A.S. Byatt 
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Collection of six short stories illuminating contrasts in
the human condition. In "Christ in the House of Martha and
Mary," a young painter helps an angry servant appreciate her
talent for cooking instead of dwelling on supposed
injustices. 1998.

Four Blondes RC 51128
by Candace Bushnell 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Four loosely connected tales featuring dissatisfied New York
women seeking status and fame. In "Nice N'Easy" a shallow
model uses men for their money, while in "Single Process" a
writer finagles an assignment in London in hopes of finding
a husband. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 2000.

The Gauntlet: A Western Trio RC 49641
by Max Brand 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Three short westerns originally written for magazines,
including The Blackness of MacTee, The King of Rats: A Reata
Story, and The Gauntlet. All involve frontiersmen and the
women they love. Some violence. 1998.

Getting It in the Head: Stories RC 49791
by Mike McCormack 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
A collection of sixteen Irish tales, variously surreal,
violent, and macabre. In "Old Man, My Son" a boy suddenly
assumes the character of his deceased grandfather, a hero of
the 1916 uprising. After the boy's death, an autopsy
discovers the embedded bullet that had wounded his rebel
ancestor. Strong language and violence. 1996.

Go Down, Moses RC 49005
by William Faulkner 
read by Michael Skinner
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Seven stories first published in 1942, with an updated
introduction by Stanley Crouch and an added biographical
note. Each selection deals at least indirectly with one
family in Jefferson, Mississippi. Unifying themes are the
changing relationships between racial groups and their
attitudes toward the land they inhabit. 1996.

The Golden Pot and Other Tales RC 47927
by E.T.A. Hoffmann 
read by Bill Wallace
4 cassettes
Five stories written between 1814 and 1822 when the German
Romantic author died. Each tale explores different relations
between reality and fantasy. Ritchie Robertson provides the
literary context of these tales in his introductory essay.
1992.

The Good Old Stuff: Thirteen Early Stories RC 50967
by John D. MacDonald 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
Thirteen pulp magazine stories published between 1947 and
1952 by the author of the Travis McGee mystery series. All
involve revenge, disappearance, adventure, or homicide. In
"Murder for Money" adult siblings suspect their young
stepmother of killing their rich--but unloved--father. Some
violence. 1952.

Great Stories of the American West RC 49609
edited by Martin H. Greenberg 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Nineteen short western stories from well-known authors like
Louis L'Amour, John Jakes, Elmore Leonard, and John D.
MacDonald. In Lost Sister a white woman is returned to her
family after living with Indians for forty years. In Markers
two cowpokes ponder the different epitaphs they have read.
Some violence. 1994.

Great Stories of the American West II RC 50196
edited by Martin H. Greenberg 
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
A selection of eighteen short stories. Includes "The Idyl of
Red Gulch" by Bret Harte, "The Lonesome Road" by O. Henry,
and tales by Jack London, Mark Twain, John Jakes, Louis
L'Amour, Evan Hunter, Bill Pronzini, Marcia Muller, Erle
Stanley Gardner, and Ed Gorman. 1996.

Hit Man RC 49625
by Lawrence Block 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Ten stories that trace the grim exploits of New York-based
hired killer J.P. Keller. Between contracts Keller enjoys
his pet dog and stamp collecting, seeks romance
unsuccessfully, consults a therapist, and dreams about
giving up his business for the simple life in rural Oregon.
Some strong language and some violence. 1998.

I Am Legend RC 47903
by Richard Matheson 
read by Gary Telles
2 cassettes
The title story of this collection of horror stories is the
basis for the movie Night of the Living Dead. Robert Neville
is the last human being on Earth. Everyone else is now a
vampire--and wants his blood. Some violence and some strong
language. 1995.

I Sweep the Sun Off Rooftops: Stories RC 49296
by Hanan Shaykh 
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Seventeen short stories about Arab women confronting the
Western world. In the title piece, a poor, unmarried
Moroccan woman moves to London because of her infatuation
with all things English, which even extends to a homeless
young man. Some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Ingathering: The Complete People Stories of Zenna Henderson
RC 50474
edited by Mark Olson and Priscilla Olson 
read by Richard Hauenstein
5 cassettes
Complete collection of Henderson's stories about the People,
originally published in the 1950s and 1960s. The sequence
covers a long time span, recounting the experiences of the
People--aliens with special powers who resemble human beings
but are morally superior--stranded on Earth and struggling
to survive. 1995.

Interpreter of Maladies: Stories RC 50087
by Jhumpa Lahiri 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Nine tales of brief encounters with lasting effects, set in
India and America. Each emphasizes cultural transition and
loss. In the title piece, while American-born Mr. and Mrs.
Das and their three young children are tourists in India,
Mrs. Das confides a disquieting secret to their guide.
Pulitzer Prize. Bestseller 1999.

The Invention of Morel and Other Stories (from La Trama
Celeste) RC 50167
by Adolfo Bioy Casares 
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
In the title novella, first published in 1940, a fugitive
from justice escapes to a remote island, where he enters
into a dreamlike existence along with other "intruders." He
falls in love and gradually uncovers the eerie secret of his
strange new world. Also includes six short stories first
published in 1948. 1964.

The Land That Time Forgot RC 49346
by Edgar Rice Burroughs 
read by Constance Crawford
3 cassettes
Three novellas including the title story as well as The
People That Time Forgot and Out of Time's Abyss. Bowen Tyler
Jr., with his shipmates, girl, and dog, lands on the island
Caspak where time apparently stopped with the Bronze Age.
There they encounter terrible animals and various orders of
humans. 1924.

Living on the Edge: Fiction by Peace Corps Writers RC 49291
edited by John Coyne 
read by Jeff Baker
3 cassettes
Stories by seventeen authors who lived in cultures ranging
from the Caribbean islands to Latin America, Africa, and
Asia. They portray Americans abroad, host country nationals'
reactions to Americans, and volunteers' experiences living
in remote societies with different customs. 1999.

Local Girls RC 50728
by Alice Hoffman 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Stories of Gretel Samuelson's youthful years on Long Island.
Her best friend and neighbor, Jill, marries young and
pregnant; her divorced mother battles cancer; her brother's
promising future fades with drug use; and her older cousin
longs for a family life. Some strong language. 1999.

My Century RC 50065
by Gnter Grass 
read by Robert Blumenfeld
2 cassettes
Gnter Grass, the 1999 winner of the Nobel Prize for
literature, chronicles his own and Germany's centennium
through one hundred short stories, one for each year of the
twentieth century. For 1989 Grass recalls a parent-teacher
association's concern about a schoolteacher's "obsession
with the past." 1999.

Mystery Midrash: An Anthology of Jewish Mystery and 
Detective Fiction RC 49571
edited by Lawrence W. Raphael 
read by Pam Ward
3 cassettes
Thirteen short stories with Jewish protagonists and/or
issues from authors such as Faye Kellerman, Stuart Kaminsky,
Toni Brill, Richard Fliegel, and others. Some violence.
1999.

Necking with Louise RC 50229
by Rick Book 
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Eric Anderson, a Saskatchewan farm boy growing up in the
1960s, describes his life in seven interconnected stories.
In the title piece he finds a new girlfriend; in "Sun Dogs"
he almost freezes to death after his horse breaks a leg
during a blizzard. Some strong language. For senior high
readers. 1999.

New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1999 RC 49909
edited by Shannon Ravenel 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Twenty stories on various themes that give insight into the
culture of the American south. In "Borrowed Hearts" a
retiree is beset by the sudden loss of his olfactory sense.
His dreams, which are redolent of a haunting past
experience, vanish after he is cured. Some descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1999.

New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 1998 RC 49124
edited by Shannon Ravenel 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
A collection of nineteen stories that, the editor asserts,
typify Southern literature: "The people have been whipped,
and whipped good." In "Memorial Day" a boy confronts Death
as a laconic young man outside the house where the boy's
brother lies deathly ill. Then Death pulls a startling
twist. Strong language. 1998.

Nightmare Town: Stories RC 49771
by Dashiell Hammett 
read by Robert Sams
4 cassettes
Twenty short crime stories from the 1920s and 1930s written
by the former Pinkerton detective who became famous for his
characters Continental Op and Sam Spade. Among these works,
written originally for magazines, is the prototype for the
novel The Thin Man (RC 16349). Some violence. 1999.

Nineteen to the Dozen: Monologues and Bits and Bobs of Other
Things RC 49697
by Sholem Aleichem 
read by David Elias
2 cassettes
Fourteen Yiddish tales told in colloquial language depict
Jewish life in Eastern Europe and in New York. In each case
the author speaks through a man or woman who relates a story
of personal woe, often involving humor and satire. 1998.

The Oxford Book of English Short Stories RC 49398
edited by A.S. Byatt 
read by Vanessa Maroney
4 cassettes
Anthology of thirty-seven tales by nineteenth- and
twentieth-century English authors such as Charles Dickens,
Anthony Trollope, Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells,
Saki, G.K. Chesterton, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, V.S.
Pritchett, Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene, T.H. White, Penelope
Fitzgerald, Angela Carter, and Ian McEwan. 1998.

The Pecos Kid: A Western Duo RC 50786
by Dan Cushman 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Two western short stories featuring ex-Confederate officer
William Calhoun Warren, a.k.a. "The Pecos Kid," and his
sidekicks Hernandez Flanagan and Big Jim Swing. In "Riders
of the Gunsmoke Rim" a developer tries to force out small
ranchers. In "The Deadwood Drive" a cattle run turns deadly.
Some violence. 1999.

Prize Stories 1998: The O. Henry Awards RC 49332
edited by Larry Dark 
read by Kimberly Schraf
4 cassettes
Twenty stories "full of life, death, love, humor, passion,
hubris, blood, guts, dirt, God, war, mystery, fear, and
longing." In "Boot" a Marine Corps recruit must make a
profound ethical choice that will change his life forever.
Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1998.

Pu-239 and Other Russian Fantasies RC 49292
by Ken Kalfus 
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
Six short stories and a novella explore the Russian psyche.
In the title piece, after being contaminated in a nuclear-
plant accident, Timofey attempts to sell three hundred grams
of weapons-grade plutonium in order to leave money for his
wife and child. Some strong language. 1999.

The Queen of Spades; The Negro of Peter the Great;
Dubrovsky; The Captain's Daughter RC 47517
by Alexander Pushkin 
read by Rick Rohan
2 cassettes
Four stories by the nineteenth-century Russian writer. The
Queen of Spades, written in 1833, tells of a young officer's
obsession with winning at cards. His subterfuge, intended to
learn an elderly countess's secret for success, has dire
consequences for both of them. 1962.

The Real Motive RC 50144
by Dorothy Canfield 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Collection of fourteen short stories also includes three
poems by Sarah N. Cleghorn. In "The Sick Physician," a newly
widowed young Polish woman in an American village surprises
her neighbors with her talent for singing. She transforms
their lives with lessons, and appears to have moved past her
own heartbreak. 1916.

Robot Visions RC 50485
by Isaac Asimov 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
A collection of eighteen short stories and sixteen essays
about robots. As explained in the introduction, Asimov began
writing about these "advanced machines" in 1939 when he was
nineteen, but the majority of the essays appeared after 1974
when the microchip made robotics practical. 1990.

Rover's Tales RC 48015
by Michael Z. Lewin 
read by Ray Hagen
1 cassette
Short stories about Rover, a stray dog, who loves the
freedom of the street. In his travels Rover gives and
receives advice from the other canines he encounters. He
despises humans for their cruelty but learns how to use
them. 1998.

The Sacking of El Dorado RC 50132
by Max Brand 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Collection of seven lively stories. Includes "Bad Eye: His
Life and Letters," in which a Nevada bartender is forced to
kill an obnoxious tenderfoot called Bad Eye. When a woman
from the East comes looking for the dead man, the saloon
owner and the bartender close ranks. Some violence and some
strong language. 1920.

Sonny Liston Was a Friend of Mine: Stories RC 50720
by Thom Jones 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
Twelve short stories about boxers, soldiers, cancer
patients, and others down on their luck. In the title piece,
Kid Dynamite, a losing welterweight boxer, persists in
training just to remain in the world he knows. Strong
language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. 1999.

The Springs of Affection: Stories of Dublin RC 48479
by Maeve Brennan 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Twenty-one short stories about middle-class family
circumstances in Dublin, by a former staff writer for the
New Yorker. Seven are autobiographical, recalling her own
family experiences. Six offer glimpses into the unhappy
marriage of Hubert and Rose Derdon, while the last eight
depict the home of Delia and Martin Bagot. 1997.

Stolen Gold: A Western Trio RC 49975
by Max Brand 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Three short novels of the American west, written in the
1920s. In "Sheriff Larrabee's Prisoner," saddle tramp Jack
Montagne is framed for the murder of an old miser. Montagne
is pursued and captured by Larrabee's posse, but the
sheriff's daughter decides to find the real killer. Some
violence. 1999.

The Store of a Million Items RC 49870
by Michelle Cliff 
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Eleven stories of people who celebrate life amid frustration
and adversity. The title work depicts a child's vivid
memories of a dream store offering a wide variety of toys
"only available in America." Some strong language. 1998.

To Find a Place: Western Stories RC 49977
by Robert Easton 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Twelve adventure stories of the American west. In "Quick and
the Cat" a bounty hunter of mountain lions sets out to rid
the territory of the dreaded cats. After killing a litter of
kittens in their den, the hunter meets with misfortune and
himself becomes the prey. Some strong language. 1999.

The Toughest Indian in the World RC 50590
by Sherman Alexie 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Nine short stories exploring the concept of Native American
identity. In the title piece--originally appearing in the
New Yorker--a Spokane Indian journalist adopts his father's
practice of picking up Indian hitchhikers but carries the
tradition farther than intended. 2000.

The Undiscovered Chekhov: Thirty-Eight New Stories RC 49564
by Anton Chekhov 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
1 cassette
Representative pieces originally published in Russian
magazines between 1880 and 1887, after Chekhov began writing
in his twenties. "On the Train" describes the hazards of
travel, the odd assortment of characters sharing one
compartment, the corrupt conductors, and the train's poor
condition--all recounted with good humor. 1998.

Welding with Children RC 49990
by Tim Gautreaux 
read by Kimberly Schraf
2 cassettes
Eleven stories about life in rural Louisiana depicting a
bibulous priest, a Creole princess, and a one-armed feminist
hitchhiker, among others. In the title piece, an aging
welder baby-sits for his unmarried daughters' four young
children. During the day the befuddled granddad learns all
about modern amoral lifestyles. Some strong language. 1999.

When We Were Wolves: Stories RC 50774
by Jon Billman 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Stories depicting colorful and independent people of
Wyoming, including smoke jumpers, small-town Mormons, and an
eccentric artist who delights in taunting the local
conservatives. In "Custer Complex," a government computer
dispatches a U.S. Forest Service firefighter to a remote
fire that burned out two years ago. Some strong language.
1999.

Who's Irish? Stories RC 50166
by Gish Jen 
read by Mary Kane
2 cassettes
Eight short stories featuring Chinese American protagonists.
In the title piece a Chinese grandmother is banned from her
daughter's home after spanking her unruly Irish-Chinese
granddaughter. In "Duncan in China" a Chinese American
dropout moves to China to teach English but remains an
outsider. 1999.

With This Ring: A Quartet of Charming Stories about Four
Very Special Weddings RC 50158
edited by Lori Copeland and others 
read by Mitzi Friedlander
2 cassettes
Four short Christian romance stories set in the nineteenth
century. In "Something Old" and "Something New," recent
immigrants to America face difficulties with their love
interests. In "Something Borrowed," Emma arrives at her
inherited ranch to find an interloper. In "Something Blue,"
Norwegian Astrid reaches Louisiana and learns that her
husband is dead. 1998.

The Wonders of the Invisible World: Stories RC 50451
by David Gates 
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Ten tales about transient relationships and defining
moments. In the title story a tte--tte between a divorced
father and his much younger, married lover about her
possible pregnancy becomes the pivotal exchange for the
future of their intimacy. Some strong language. 1999.

The Year's Twenty-Five Finest Crime and Mystery Stories RC
49135
edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg 
read by Fred Major
4 cassettes
This seventh annual collection includes prizewinning stories
by Lawrence Block and Reginald Hill. Other well-known
authors include Jeffrey Deaver, Marcia Muller, Bill
Pronzini, Joyce Carol Oates, and Donald E. Westlake. 1998.

Spies

Blood Money: Agent Peter Ashton RC 49807
by Clive Egleton 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
When British Secret Intelligence Service rogue operative
Peter Ashton's wife and colleague, Harriet, discovers three
dead agents in a safe house, Ashton feels obligated to find
the killers. His investigation leads to Russians, Cubans,
Muslims, and a showdown in Virginia. Some violence and some
strong language. 1997.

The Catastrophist RC 50781
by Ronan Bennett 
read by Graeme Malcolm
2 cassettes
The Congo, 1959. Irish writer James Gillespie arrives on the
eve of independence to win over his ex-lover, Ins Sabiani,
an Italian Communist journalist. Ins supports native leader
Patrice Lumumba, while James becomes friendly with CIA
operative Mark Stipe. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.

Counterparts RC 48608
by Gonzalo Lira 
read by Lindsay Ellison
3 cassettes
FBI agent Margaret Chisholm is assigned to bring in
notorious assassin Sepsis after he bombs a convent chapel
and targets a nun who got away. Chisholm is unhappy to share
the case with Nicholas Denton from the CIA but is unaware of
how powerful he is. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.

Day of Wrath RC 49422
by Larry Bond 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
FBI agent Helen Gray and army colonel Peter Thorn are
reunited on a case involving stolen Russian nuclear missiles
that end up in the hands of Islamic terrorists. As the two
Americans investigate, they are betrayed by a spy. Companion
to The Enemy Within (RC 43067). Strong language and
violence. 1998.

The Girl Philippa RC 50361
by Robert W. Chambers 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
Northern France, 1914. Halkett, a British officer in
civilian clothes and concealing a thin envelope destined for
London, is in danger from murderous pursuers. He approaches
a stranger, an American artist, and takes the chance of
entrusting him with the envelope. Together at the Caf
Biribi, they meet the cashier Philippa. 1916.

The Marching Season RC 49718
by Daniel Silva 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Ex-CIA agent Michael Osbourne accompanies his father-in-law,
Ambassador Douglas Cannon, to Ireland, where radical groups
are determined to undermine the 1998 peace accords. The hit
man October, from The Mark of the Assassin (RC 46012),
attempts to eliminate them on orders from a shadowy group.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
1999.

Twelve Drummers Drumming: A Novel of Suspense RC 49297
by Diana Deverell 
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
U.S. Foreign Service officer Casey Collins desperately seeks
her longtime lover Stefan Krajewski, a European spy, who is
missing and may have been on an airplane blown up by
terrorists. Soon Casey is suspected of treason and turns to
a renegade group of agents for help. Some violence and some
strong language. 1998.

Who Goes There! RC 50210
by Robert W. Chambers 
read by Peter Gil
2 cassettes
An American of Belgian descent, Kervyn Guild is captured by
the Germans while visiting his family's homeland. Guild is
informed he can free himself and the other hostages if he
travels to England to bring back the daughter of General von
Reiter, who is unable to get her out. Some violence. 1915.

Sports

Balls RC 50483
by Nanci Kincaid 
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
Dixie marries Alabama high school quarterback Mac Gibbs just
after he fails to make the pros. Dixie and the other
football women--wives, mothers, and girlfriends--describe
coping with men who live and breathe the sport. Mac ends up
coaching at a major university, but the marriage falls
apart. Some strong language. 1998.

Dreams of Gold RC 50464
by Maynard F. Thomson 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
When her lover and skating partner, Clay, suffers a career-
ending injury, Maggie returns to her childhood coach in her
mother's homeland of Japan. Training for the Olympics,
Maggie vows to beat the woman responsible for Clay's
accident. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For
senior high and older readers. 1999.

The Haunted Major RC 50487
by Robert Marshall 
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Classic tale of the golf match between boorish Major Jacky
Gore and champion Jim Lindsay for the hand of an American
millionairess. Once in Scotland, Gore--who has never played
golf in his life--receives unexpected assistance from the
ghost of a clergyman with a grudge. 1999 introduction by
John Updike. 1902.

Horse Heaven RC 49947
by Jane Smiley 
read by Nanette Savard
5 cassettes
In two years on the horse racing circuit, anything can
happen, both on and off the track. Smiley's kaleidoscopic
novel recounts the lives of owners, trainers, jockeys, and
others involved in the daily activities of owning, caring
for, and racing horses. Explicit descriptions of sex and
strong language. Bestseller 2000. 

The New York Yanquis RC 49006
by Bill Granger 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
George Bremenhaven, owner of the New York Yankees, fires all
of his expensive baseball players and imports Cuban
professionals from Fidel Castro. The only American on the
team is thirty-eight-year-old relief pitcher Ryan Shawn, who
happens to speak Spanish. Shawn struggles to manage the team
and keep the peace. Strong language. 1995.

Night Hoops RC 50476
by Carl Deuker 
read by Chris Parente
1 cassette
Nick Abbot works hard in his backyard basketball court to
make the high school varsity team. Neighbor Trent Dawson--a
tough kid and dirty player--makes Nick's life miserable
until they both realize that teamwork and friendship mean
the difference between success and failure. For junior and
senior high readers. 2000.

Painting the Black RC 49130
by Carl Deuker 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
When senior Ryan Ward befriends newcomer Josh Daniels, Ryan
has no idea that Josh is a star athlete and will soon be the
school hero. But after Ryan prevents Josh from assaulting a
female student, he faces a moral dilemma--should he turn
Josh in? For senior high readers. 1997.

Rude Behavior RC 49172
by Dan Jenkins 
read by Bruce Huntey
3 cassettes
Billy Clyde Puckett, former football halfback and now bored
TV sports commentator, returns to Fort Worth, Texas.
Bankrolled by his father-in-law, Puckett gains the NFL
franchise for the West Texas Tornadoes and starts putting a
team together, while his wife is making a movie in
Switzerland. Strong language. 1998.

Safe at Second RC 49426
by Scott Johnson 
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
High school junior Paulie's talented best friend Todd is
being courted by pro baseball teams and plans to make avid
baseball fan Paulie his personal assistant. When a line
drive destroys Todd's eye, everyone thinks his baseball days
are over--except Paulie. For junior and senior high readers.
1999.

Slam! RC 49501
by Walter Dean Myers 
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
1 cassette
When Harlem basketball talent Greg "Slam" Harris transfers
to a magnet high school in the Bronx, everyone expects him
to do well and go on to college. But Slam is feeling
pressure in school and at home, then discovers that his best
friend is dealing drugs. For senior high readers. 1996.

Suspense

Apaches RC 49682
by Lorenzo Carcaterra 
read by Rick Foucheux
2 cassettes
The Apaches, a renegade band of former New York City
policemen led by Boomer Frontieri, search for a friend's
missing daughter. When the girl's tormentor is captured but
goes free at trial, the ex-cops vow to take care of other
criminals on their own. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1997.

Appearance of Evil RC 49635
by Christopher A. Lane 
read by Sharon Murray
3 cassettes
When a confessed murderer on death row recants his admission
of guilt, public defender Susan Gant is skeptical of his
motives. Then her own life becomes threatened, and she
begins an eerie odyssey through a world of Satanism,
Internet porn, and mind control to uncover the ghastly
truth. Violence. 1997.

At All Costs RC 49898
by John Gilstrap 
read by Brian Conn
3 cassettes
When the feds raid the body shop where Jake works, he and
his family must flee before the agents realize he's their
most-wanted fugitive. Fourteen years ago Jake and Carolyn
were falsely accused of detonating a fatal explosion.
Violence and strong language. For senior high and older
readers. 1998.

At Any Price RC 50216
by Brian Freemantle 
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
International hotel magnate Harry Rudd, still grieving over
his wife's death in childbirth, begins a hostile takeover of
a rival British chain. Sir Ian Buckland vows to block it. A
vengeful ex-father-in-law tries to destroy Rudd, who
inexplicably falls in love with Buckland's wife, Lady
Margaret. Some descriptions of sex. 1982.

Atlantis Found RC 49279
by Clive Cussler 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
Artifacts from ancient civilizations are popping up
everywhere and Dirk Pitt, his associate Al Giordino, and
archaeologist/linguist Patricia O'Connell are investigating.
But the Fourth Empire, a terrorist group led by the Wolf
family, is determined to stop them and take over the entire
world. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller
1999.

Beneath the Skin RC 50267
by Nicci French 
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
London teacher Zoe is the first to receive the anonymous
messages--almost love letters, but the writer threatens to
kill her. The police don't take them seriously until Jenny
receives some, too. Then Nadia, the last target, realizes
that local officials are no help at all. Some violence and
some strong language. 2000.

Beyond Recall RC 48478
by Robert Goddard 
read by David Cutler
2 cassettes
1981. At a wedding in Cornwall, Chris Napier is confronted
by a boyhood friend, Nicky Lanyon, whose father had killed
Chris's great-uncle and was hanged. Nicky wants Chris to
investigate the 1947 murder because the family fortune is
involved. After Nicky's suicide, Chris begins to dig. Some
violence. 1997.

The Big Blowdown RC 49222
by George P. Pelecanos 
read by Conrad Feininger
2 cassettes
When Pete Karras returns to Washington, D.C., after World
War II, he takes up with childhood buddy Joey Recevo, who
collects protection money for a loan shark. Karras's refusal
to rough up a fellow Greek gets his knee smashed, but years
later Karras gets revenge. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.

Blood Money RC 50396
by Thomas Perry 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Once again, Jane Whitefield is called away from her life as
a doctor's wife to help someone disappear. This time it is
the young housekeeper for Bernie the Elephant, a Mafia money
launderer. Thinking Bernie dead, the mobsters believe the
girl can lead them to their missing loot. Some violence.
1999.

Blue Gold: A Novel from the NUMA Files RC 50937
by Clive Cussler 
read by Bob Askey
3 cassettes
When National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA)
investigators Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala hit a pod of dead
whales during a boat race, it sets off an inquiry that leads
to an eco-extortionist's plot to control the world's
freshwater supply. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

The Blue Hour RC 49184
by T. Jefferson Parker 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Although he's battling cancer, retired California police
detective Tim Hess agrees to help with a serial killer case.
He reports to young second-generation cop Merci Rayborn,
whose initial displeasure in the pairing gradually vanishes
as they search for a man who finds his victims at malls.
Strong language and violence. 1999.

The Broken Hearts Club RC 49227
by Ethan Black 
read by Buzz Luttrell
2 cassettes
Psychologist Ian Bainbridge is horrified when a member of
his support group for men with broken hearts murders a
former sweetheart. Meanwhile, the recently jilted NYPD cop
who is investigating the murder suspects that his ex-
girlfriend is the killer's next target. Explicit
descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1999.

Burnout RC 50529
by Jeannine Kadow 
read by Michele Schaeffer
3 cassettes
Anchorwoman Lacie Wagner's hands were badly burned in the
accident that killed her father when she was a child. Now
her worst fears are realized when she learns her adolescent
daughter was burned to death by someone who is after Lacie.
Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1999.

California Fire and Life RC 49211
by Don Winslow 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
Surfer Jack Wade became a claims adjuster for California
Fire and Life after being kicked out of the fire department.
Now he suspects arson in the fire that killed wealthy Nicky
Vale's estranged wife and destroyed heavily insured
antiques. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Caretaker RC 47902
by Thomas William Simpson 
read by Susan McInerney
3 cassettes
Samantha Henderson's husband, Gunn, receives a mysterious
job offer that includes a lot of perks--especially a house
with a caretaker. Sam becomes involved with the servant, not
realizing he's a threat to her family. Strong language,
explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998.

Chains of Command RC 50674
by William J. Caunitz 
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
Deputy police commissioner Suzanne Albrecht, hoping for a
promotion, enlists the help of her former lover, Lieutenant
Matt Stuart, to investigate crooked cops who might stall her
career. Matt's probe uncovers police links to the Dominican
and Colombian drug gangs as well as Mafia connections.
Violence and strong language. 1999.

Cold Case RC 50219
by Stephen White 
read by Gregory Gorton
3 cassettes
Colorado psychologist Alan Gregory and his wife, assistant
prosecutor Lauren Crowder, agree to help an elite group of
Washington, D.C., investigators solve a decade-old murder of
two teenagers. Suspicions fall on a congressman whose wife's
mysterious death left unanswered questions. Violence and
some strong language. 2000.

Cuba RC 49193
by Stephen Coonts 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes
As Fidel Castro lies dying of cancer, a U.S. shipment of
biological warheads disappears off the coast of Cuba, and
the CIA uncovers ballistic missile silos near Havana. Faced
with the imminent threat of attack, the president directs
the use of necessary force to avert disaster. Some strong
language. 1999.

Darkness Peering RC 49439
by Alice Blanchard 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Flowering Dogwood, Maine, police chief commits suicide when
he suspects his son Billy's involvement in the murder of a
mentally retarded girl. Years later Billy's sister, now a
detective, reopens the unsolved case. Another murder occurs,
and this one could also be tied to Billy. Some strong
language and some violence. 1999.

Day of Reckoning RC 49745
by Jack Higgins 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Investigative reporter Katherine Johnson is murdered by
Mafia kingpin Jack Fox. But Katherine's ex-husband and
covert White House operative, Blake Johnson, and his buddy,
Sean Dillon, plan revenge. Soon Fox finds his international
business deals sabotaged and his own life imperiled.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Deck the Halls RC 50860
by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark 
read by Nanette Savard
1 cassette
Amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan assists Los Angeles private
investigator Regan Reilly, who is in New York visiting her
parents for Christmas when her father is kidnapped. This
joint effort by mother and daughter authors brings together
characters from earlier works by each writer. Bestseller
2000.

Demolition Angel RC 50262
by Robert Crais 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Carol Starkey left the LAPD bomb squad for a detective
position following an explosion that killed her colleague
and lover, and left her briefly dead. Now she reluctantly
pairs up with federal agent Jack Pell to catch a serial
bomber called Mr. Red. Strong language and some violence.
Bestseller 2000.

The Devil's Teardrop: A Novel of the Last Night of the
Century RC 48774
by Jeffery Deaver 
read by Dan Bloom
3 cassettes
Washington, D.C.; New Year's Eve, 1999. Retired FBI agent
Parker Kincaid reluctantly assists with tracking a serial
killer who has threatened a midnight massacre. A major
problem occurs when the murderer's accomplice is killed in
an accident before collecting the ransom. Strong language
and violence. Bestseller 1999.

Digital Fortress RC 49630
by Dan Brown 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
TRANSLATR, the National Security Agency's top-secret
computer, intercepts and decodes terrorist e-mail traffic.
When a renegade develops an ingenious algorithm that defeats
the critical intelligence system, NSA agents race to undo
the dangerous code before it can upset the geopolitical
balance of power. 1998.

Double Dead RC 49494
by Gary Hardwick 
read by Peter Jay Fernandez
3 cassettes
The mayor of Detroit is murdered, and his mistress, Ramona
Blake, is framed. With the help of conservative assistant
prosecutor Jesse King, Ramona tries to find the real
killers. She and Jesse appeal to their old friends in the
'hood, while evading crooked politicians. Strong language,
violence, and descriptions of sex. 1997.

Down to a Sunless Sea: A Tiller Galloway Thriller RC 49471
by David Poyer 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Louisiana Blue (RC 46796), Tiller Galloway
goes to aid the widow of a navy SEAL buddy who died in a
recent cave-diving accident. Tiller discovers evidence of
foul play in the ocean depths and vows to right the wrong.
Some strong language and some violence. 1996.

Easy Prey RC 49948
by John Sandford 
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Minneapolis police detective Lucas Davenport investigates
the murder of supermodel Alie'e Maison, which has eclipsed
the other murder that occurred at the same party. Suddenly,
others in Alie'e's life begin dying--in quick succession.
While Davenport sorts through his suspects, his love life
develops complications. Strong language and some violence.
Bestseller 2000. 

The Empty Chair RC 50088
by Jeffery Deaver 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Quadriplegic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme is in North Carolina
for experimental surgery, when he and his colleague Amelia
Sachs are recruited for a local case. An odd teen nicknamed
Insect Boy has killed a youth and kidnapped two young women,
and the cops can't find him. Violence and strong language.
Bestseller 2000.

Every Breath She Takes RC 49580
by Suzanne Forster 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Because Carlie Bishop is well known for helping people avoid
stalkers, she becomes a prime suspect for L.A. homicide
detective Rio Walker when he searches for the woman known as
Femme Fatale, who is killing stalkers. But their mutual
attraction complicates things. Violence, strong language,
and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999.

The Face of Deception RC 49057
by Iris Johansen 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
When the man who murdered Eve Duncan's daughter was
executed, Eve lost the chance to find her daughter's body.
Now, as a forensic sculptor, she reconstructs faces to
identify juvenile skulls. When a billionaire wants to hire
her to work on a mysterious adult skull, she reluctantly
agrees. Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1998.

Fail-Safe RC 51094
by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Cold War suspense classic. Through an unforeseen mechanical
error, bombers armed with nuclear weapons have been
dispatched to destroy Moscow and are now beyond recall. A
White House translator becomes an unwilling witness to the
crisis as the U.S. president and the Soviet premier enter
frantic negotiations to avert global catastrophe. 1962.

False Memory RC 49309
by Dean Koontz 
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
Martie, who has been accompanying her newly agoraphobic
friend to therapy sessions, is now experiencing horrific
images of mutilating her beloved husband, Dusty. Meanwhile,
Dusty is trying to help his suicidal half-brother, who falls
into a puzzling trance whenever he hears a certain name.
Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1999.

Final Seconds RC 48486
by John Lutz and David August 
read by Christopher Walker
2 cassettes
Police bomb squad sergeant Will Harper, retired after losing
part of his hand, visits his former partner who works
security for a famous writer. When an explosion kills the
friend and his employer, Harper teams up with ex-FBI
profiler Harold Addleman to catch the person targeting
celebrities, including an English princess. Strong language
and violence. 1998.

The First Victim RC 50199
by Ridley Pearson 
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
A container spotted off Seattle's coast carries dead and ill
Chinese women. As cop Lou Boldt works the homicide angle and
INS agents work theirs, anchorwoman Stevie McNeal and her
Chinese adopted sister, Melissa, begin their own
investigation. When Melissa disappears, McNeal must turn to
the police. Violence and some strong language. 1999.

Furnace RC 48468
by Muriel Gray 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
As truck driver Josh Spiller arrives in the town of Furnace,
Virginia, he is horrified to watch a middle-aged woman push
a baby stroller deliberately into the path of his truck
tires. And he can't make anyone believe him. Violence and
strong language. 1997.

Haunting Rachel RC 49355
by Kay Hooper 
read by Anne Hancock
2 cassettes
When Rachel was nineteen her fianc, Tom, was presumed
killed while flying his plane to South America. Now, ten
years later, after her parents have also died in a plane
crash, Rachel is shocked to meet a mysterious man who is
Tom's double. Some strong language, some violence, and some
descriptions of sex. 1998.

Home at Last RC 49116
by Katherine Stone 
read by Jill Fox
2 cassettes
Someone is killing women who know world-famous NYPD hostage
negotiator Lucas Hunter. When the killer picks rookie
television anchor woman Galen Chandler to tell his story,
Lucas and Galen are thrown together as they work to catch
him. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1999.

Instruments of Night RC 49614
by Thomas H. Cook 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
When he is asked to probe a girl's unsolved murder after
five decades, a mystery writer is wracked by the memory of
his own sister's violent killing years ago. The
investigation leads him on a twisted journey of self-
discovery to an unspeakable, long-buried truth. Violence.
1998.

The Interior RC 49804
by Lisa See 
read by Gabriella Cavallero
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Flower Net (RC 45063) Chinese inspector
Liu Hulan helps a childhood friend whose daughter died
suspiciously. Coincidentally, Hulan's lover, American
attorney David Stark, has taken a job in China and is
involved with the factory where the daughter worked. Some
violence and some strong language. 1999.

The Kill Box RC 50630
by Chris Stewart 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
On a return flight from the Middle East, Air Force One
crashes, killing all aboard including the vice president.
When investigators find lethal biological agents in the
wreckage, Captain Charlie McKay leads a retaliatory air
strike force to Iraq in an attempt to avert another
terrorist disaster. Violence. 1998.

The Killing Game RC 49153
by Iris Johansen 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has helped identify many
bodies, but has yet to discover that of her daughter,
Bonnie, murdered years ago. Then skeletons are uncovered in
Georgia, including one of a little girl. The killer stalks
Eve as she sculpts the face. Violence, strong language, and
some descriptions of sex. 1999. 1999.

Killing Ground RC 48701
by Gerald Seymour 
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
Charlotte Parsons is bored teaching school in her dreary
English hometown. When the Ruggerio family in Italy offers
to rehire her as their nanny, she is tempted. American DEA
officer Axel Moen then shows up and manipulates her into
agreeing to spy on her employers, Mafia drug dealers. Strong
language and violence. 1997.

King Suckerman RC 48674
by George P. Pelecanos 
read by Chuck Young
2 cassettes
Washington, D.C., 1976. Marcus Clay owns a record store but
helps his Vietnam War buddy, Dimitri Karras, deal drugs on
the side. When a buy from a psychopath, Wilton Cooper, goes
bad, the two flee with stolen money and Cooper's girlfriend.
A showdown occurs during the city's bicentennial
celebration. Strong language and violence. 1997.

L.A. Requiem RC 48859
by Robert Crais 
read by Len Mailloux
3 cassettes
Private detective Elvis Cole learns more about his
mysterious partner, ex-cop Joe Pike, when they are asked to
search for a woman Pike once dated. Her death and a series
of others intensify some L.A. cops' distrust of Pike--whom
they hold responsible for a death long ago. Strong language
and violence. Bestseller 1999.

The Last Precinct RC 50875
by Patricia Cornwell 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
In this sequel to Black Notice (RC 48767), Dr. Kay Scarpetta
has escaped death from the serial killer "werewolf" and
continues investigating crimes committed by his French
syndicate. But then the doctor herself faces a murder
accusation. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 2000.

The Lion's Game RC 49310
by Nelson DeMille 
read by Fred Major
5 cassettes
John Corey, last seen in Plum Island (RC 44551), and his FBI
mentor Kate Mayfield are at the New York airport to meet a
Libyan terrorist nicknamed "the lion." But the aircraft
lands with all of the passengers dead and the lion missing.
Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 2000.

A Maiden's Grave RC 49072
by Jeffery Deaver 
read by Kimberly Schraf
3 cassettes
Three escaped prisoners hijack a schoolbus and take the deaf
children and their teachers to a Kansas slaughterhouse. The
quickly assembled FBI negotiating team is led by Arthur
Potter, who develops an admiration for one of the hostages,
deaf teacher Melanie Charrol. Strong language, violence, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.

Man of the Hour RC 49420
by Peter Blauner 
read by Fred Major
3 cassettes
High school teacher David Fitzgerald rescues a pregnant
teenager from a burning school bus and becomes an instant
media hero. But when he is later suspected of planting the
bomb, he becomes a pariah. As David searches for the real
criminal, he discovers Muslim revolutionaries among his
students. Some strong language and some violence. 1999.

Manner of Death RC 48605
by Stephen White 
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
After attending the funeral of a former colleague,
psychologist Alan Gregory and his wife, Boulder deputy
district attorney Lauren Crowder, are told by a couple of
ex-FBI agents that Alan's life is in danger. Most of the
people who once worked with Alan and the deceased have also
died. Some strong language. 1999.

Middle of Nowhere RC 50268
by Ridley Pearson 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Seattle police lieutenant Lou Boldt and psychologist Daphne
Matthews are investigating assaults on fellow officers and a
string of robberies just as the department is stricken with
the "blue flu"--an unofficial strike. They soon realize that
these events are related and their lives are in danger.
Violence and strong language. 2000.

Mind/Reader RC 50155
by Brian Freemantle 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Recently appointed to Europol, forensic and criminal
psychologist Claudine Carter is assigned to a case involving
body parts found throughout Europe. Meanwhile she learns her
late husband (a recent suicide) is suspected of insider
trading, her mother is dying, and her superior at work is
hiding something. Strong language and some violence. 1998.

Monster: An Alex Delaware Novel RC 49306
by Jonathan Kellerman 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
Psychologist Alex Delaware teams up with L.A. homicide
detective Milo Sturgis to solve two related murders. One
victim, a psychologist, had worked with criminally insane
prisoners. An inmate appears to know about the crimes, but
he's in for life, for butchering a family. Violence, strong
language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1999.

Motherless Brooklyn RC 49231
by Jonathan Lethem 
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
Lionel Essrog, a small-time Brooklyn thug with Tourette's
syndrome, seeks revenge for the murder of his boss, Frank
Minna. Years ago Minna took the orphaned Essrog under his
wing. Essrog now investigates a Zen temple and two aging
Mafia chieftains as possible links to Minna's death.
Violence and strong language. 1999.

Mr. Perfect RC 50936
by Linda Howard 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Jaine and three coworkers jokingly create a list of
requirements for the ideal man. When the list goes public,
someone secretly vows to kill the listmakers. Meanwhile,
Jaine goes from hating her new neighbor to thinking he's
"Mr. Perfect." Explicit descriptions of sex, strong
language, and some violence. Bestseller 2000.

Omerta RC 50512
by Mario Puzo 
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
When retired Mafia don Raymonde Aprile is assassinated on
the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral, his protg Astorre
Viola draws on his Sicilian heritage and the don's training
to avenge the murder. Astorre transforms from charming
macaroni importer to shrewd decision maker. Strong language
and some violence. Bestseller 2000.

Palindrome RC 49125
by Stuart Woods 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
2 cassettes
After a brutal battering from her steroid-crazed pro
football husband, Liz Barwick escapes to make a book of
photographs of Georgia's Cumberland Island. She falls for
one of the island's owners, who has mysteriously refused to
speak with his identical twin for decades. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Patient RC 49743
by Michael Palmer 
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
CIA operative Alex Bishop has spent five years tracking
international terrorist Claude Malloche. Now Malloche has
surfaced in the United States, looking for a neurosurgeon
skilled in robotics to remove his brain tumor. After killing
one reluctant physician, Malloche zeroes in on Dr. Jessie
Copeland. Violence and some strong language. 2000.

The Pied Piper RC 49470
by Ridley Pearson 
read by Ray Foushee
3 cassettes
Seattle detective Lou Boldt and psychologist Daphne Matthews
of Beyond Recognition (RC 47587) team up to track down a
serial infant kidnapper. But someone on the task force is
leaking information, and Boldt's own daughter is added to
the list of victims. Some violence, some strong language,
and some descriptions of sex. 1998.

Pigtown RC 51014
by William J. Caunitz 
read by Fred Major
2 cassettes
When the corpse of Brooklyn mobster Beansy Rutolo turns up,
detective Matthew Stuart takes the case for personal
reasons. Beansy was known to have sources in the department,
and Stuart encounters mortal danger as he uncovers a web of
official corruption. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1995.

Presidential Deal RC 49419
by Les Standiford 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Florida contractor John Deal is about to receive a medal
from the first lady for rescuing drowning Cuban refugees,
when terrorists invade the ceremony. The two are taken to a
Caribbean island stronghold, where a hurricane strikes. As
they struggle to escape, Deal's friends continue to
investigate. Strong language and violence. 1998.

The Quiet Game RC 49340
by Greg Iles 
read by Don Feldheim
4 cassettes
Widowed Houston prosecutor turned author Penn Cage returns
to his Natchez, Mississippi, hometown. After stirring up
trouble by commenting about an unsolved 1968 bombing of a
black man, he discovers a personal reason to solve the old
case. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1999.

Riptide RC 50769
by Catherine Coulter 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
New York governor's speechwriter Becca Matlock is being
stalked, but the police won't believe her. She escapes to
Albany and then Maine, but each time the phone calls resume.
Finally, Becca receives anonymous help to end the terror.
Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 2000.

Rough Draft RC 49827
by James W. Hall 
read by Barbara Pinolini
2 cassettes
Ex-Miami policewoman turned mystery writer Hannah Keller
discovers coded clues to her parents' murder inside one of
her books. She soon uncovers the truth--that she's a decoy
in an FBI hunt for a serial killer--and her fragile son's
life is in danger. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. 

The Second Silence RC 50718
by Eileen Goudge 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Teenage new mother Mary learns her friend Corrine has killed
herself. Thirty years later, Mary's grown daughter, Noelle,
is in a vicious custody battle with devious, influential,
ex-husband Robert--Corinne's high-school boyfriend--over
their five-year-old daughter. Noelle's family looks to the
past for ammunition in the case. Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 2000.

The Seville Communion RC 48159
by Arturo Prez-Reverte 
read by Peter Gil
3 cassettes
After two mysterious deaths in Seville, a hacker penetrates
the Vatican's electronic security, leaving a message on the
pope's personal computer about a soon-to-be-demolished
church in Seville that "kills to defend itself." Father
Lorenzo Quart is dispatched to Spain to investigate and
finds himself becoming personally involved. 1998.

Sick Puppy RC 49307
by Carl Hiaasen 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Young, deranged millionaire Twilly Spree rails against the
overdevelopment and pollution of his beloved state of
Florida. He takes matters into his own hands when lobbyist
Palmer Stoat conspires with the corrupt governor to turn a
pristine island into urban sprawl. Some descriptions of sex,
some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 1999.

A Sight for Sore Eyes RC 49492
by Ruth Rendell 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Francine as a young girl witnessed her mother's murder, and
her stepmother has been overprotective ever since. Harriet
seduces young handymen when her husband is out of town. Both
meet Teddy--an unsocialized loner who murders anyone who
gets in his way. Some violence. 1998.

The Sky Is Falling RC 50877
by Sidney Sheldon 
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Anchorwoman Dana Evans becomes suspicious when five members
of a prominent family die violently within a year. Her
investigation begins with patriarch Taylor Winthrop, ex-
ambassador to Russia. Privately, Evans experiences problems
with the Serbian orphan she has adopted and with her
wandering fianc. Some violence and some strong language.
Bestseller 2000.

Solar Eclipse RC 50060
by John Farris 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Traveling to visit her father in the Four Corners area of
Utah, Shay Waco and her daughter are pushed over an
embankment by a truck. After using her stuntwoman skills to
escape, Shay stumbles upon a houseful of dead Latinos.
Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1999.

Standoff RC 49944
by Sandra Brown 
read by Samarra Mbenga
2 cassettes
Texas multimillionaire Russell Dendy's pregnant daughter,
Sabra, runs off with her high-school boyfriend after Dendy
threatens them. As they attempt to rob a convenience store,
the fleeing couple takes hostages, including a television
reporter. Then Sabra goes into active labor. Strong
language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. Bestseller 2000. 

Sweepers RC 49145
by P.T. Deutermann 
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Newly promoted Admiral Sherman is questioned by police about
his girlfriend's suspicious death. The Navy's judge advocate
general (JAG) puts Commander Karen Lawrence on the case, and
she learns Sherman may have been set up by a SEAL he left to
die in Vietnam. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.

The Switch RC 50852
by Sandra Brown 
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
The day she is artificially inseminated, Gillian Lloyd
switches places with her identical twin, Melina, acts as
escort for Native American astronaut Christopher Hart, and
is murdered. As they investigate the evangelist behind the
killing, Melina and Hart become targets too. Explicit
descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000.

Those Bones Are Not My Child RC 50748
by Toni Cade Bambara 
read by Jill Fox
6 cassettes
Based on the true story of the abduction and murder of more
than forty children, mostly black males under fifteen, in
Atlanta in the 1980s. Centered on the fictitious Spencer
family's agonizing search for their missing child, the novel
reaches into every corner of Atlanta society. Published four
years after Bambara's death. 1999.

The Tin Man RC 48960
by Dale Brown 
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
Retired colonel Patrick McLanahan works as a civilian
director for a high-tech company producing cutting-edge
equipment for the military. He puts some of that technology
to work when his brother, a rookie cop, is badly wounded in
a police shoot-out with international terrorists. Strong
language. 1998.

Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas RC 49476
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
2010. When top secret intelligence appears on the Internet,
FBI Net Force chief Alex Michaels is summoned before a
hostile Senate committee. Then Michaels and his Net Force
sleuths pursue a trail of evidence that leads back home.
Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force (RC 47916). Strong language
and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 
Bestseller 1999.

Tom Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves RC 50399
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
April 2011. A train is derailed in Pakistan, a Union Jack
appears on computer screens universally, and computer
experts--including a Net Force agent--are suffering strokes.
A British scientist and a Russian operative may be the
culprits. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas
(RC 49476). Strong language and some violence. For senior
high and older readers. Bestseller 2000.

Tom Clancy's Net Force: Night Moves RC 50399
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
April 2011. A train is derailed in Pakistan, a Union Jack
appears on computer screens universally, and computer
experts--including a Net Force agent--are suffering strokes.
A British scientist and a Russian operative may be the
culprits. Sequel to Tom Clancy's Net Force: Hidden Agendas
(RC 49476). For senior high and older readers. Strong
language and some violence. Bestseller 2000.

Tom Clancy's Net Force: Shadow of Honor RC 50386
by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
2025. Net Force Explorer Andy Moore, whose father was killed
years ago in the South African War, believes his dad was a
hero. When a rival classmate reveals a scandalous secret
about Andy's father, bad things begin happening in their
school. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2000. 

Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Divide and Conquer RC 50767
by Jeff Rovin 
read by Jim Zeiger
2 cassettes
Op-Center director Paul Hood is newly separated from his
wife, but he has no time to worry about the effect on his
children. Traitors within the State Department are
attempting to convince the president that he is mentally
unstable, and a takeover is almost within their grasp.  Some
violence and some strong language. Bestseller 2000.

Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Shadow Watch RC 49541
by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
April 2001. Just seconds before its launch toward the
multinational space station Orion, a repair shuttle explodes
on the pad. Roger Gordian, whose company built the orbiter,
begins an investigation that uncovers conspiracy by an
international terrorist group. Some violence and some strong
language. Bestseller 1999.

Transfer of Power RC 50675
by Vince Flynn 
read by Jack Fox
3 cassettes
The CIA learns that foreign terrorists intend to assault the
White House imminently. The Secret Service has only seconds
to usher the president into his bunker, leaving others to be
taken hostage. As officials dither, a CIA counterterrorism
operative mounts a rescue. Some violence and some strong
language. 1999.

Trap Line RC 49616
by Carl Hiaasen and Bill Montalbano 
read by Barry Bernson
2 cassettes
Ex-con fisherman Breeze Albury, a native Key West Conch,
refuses to join in the smuggling that is a way of life for
most local sea captains. When a drug cartel threatens his
family, Albury hatches a plot to ensnare his enemies. Strong
language and violence.  1982.

Unwanted Company RC 49969
by Barbara Seranella 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Former addict Miranda "Munch" Mancini is a mechanic and
limousine owner who unofficially adopted an orphaned baby
girl six years ago. Now Munch is reluctantly thrown into a
police investigation when a serial killer uses her limo.
Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. Bestseller 1999.

Void Moon RC 49262
by Michael Connelly 
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Ten months out of prison for a crime caper that killed her
lover, Cassie Black needs money fast to follow her secret
dream. She hits another mark at the same Las Vegas hotel,
but the theft goes badly. Now a cruel private investigator
uses Cassie's dream as blackmail. Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 2000. 

Wilderness RC 51060
by Robert B. Parker 
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes
While out jogging, suspense writer Aaron Newman witnesses a
murder and notifies the police. When the suspect, psychopath
Adolph Karl, threatens Newman's family, Aaron, his wife, and
army buddy decide that their only chance is to eliminate
Karl and his gang. Violence, strong language, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1979.

With Friends like These RC 48761
by Nicholas Coleridge 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
Kit Preston, a London magazine executive, is separated from
his wife. He has romantic interests in Anna Grant, a
journalist on his staff with an outstanding reputation as an
interviewer. One of Anna's breaking stories is suddenly
creating problems. Soon Anna is dead, and Kit is accused of
murder. Strong language. 1997.

The Year of Living Dangerously RC 48069
by Christopher J. Koch 
read by Gary Telles
3 cassettes
A Western journalist and his Chinese-Australian cameraman
are caught up in Indonesia's social and political turmoil in
1965. When one of the men becomes disenchanted with the
Sukarno regime and commits a desperate act against the
state, both reporters are targeted. Some strong language.
1978.

War Stories

Adem's Cross RC 49747
by Alice Mead 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Kosovo, 1993. Fourteen-year-old Adem tries to understand the
violent feud that has developed between his Muslim
countrymen and their Serb neighbors. But after his sister is
killed, his father is imprisoned, and Adem is tortured, he
looks for an escape from the country. Some violence. For
senior high readers. 1996.

August 1914: The Red Wheel, Knot l RC 47866
by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 
read by Steven Carpenter
8 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue)
Epic of the roots of the Russian Revolution. The historical
turning point ("knot") depicted in this volume is the 1911
assassination of the tsarist prime minister. Describes
events surrounding Russia's entry into World War I and the
defeat in the Battle of Tannenberg. Expanded version of the
novel by the 1970 Nobel Prize winner. 1989.

Battle Born RC 50484
by Dale Brown 
read by Gary Tipton
3 cassettes
When a joint U.S.-Japan-South Korea military exercise goes
awry, war erupts between the two Koreas and South Korea
emerges victorious with a formidable arsenal of high-tech
weapons. Hostilities escalate, and veteran Patrick McLanahan
is ordered to intervene with a task force of American
bombers. Sequel to Fatal Terrain (RC 45110). 1999.

Charlotte Gray RC 50047
by Sebastian Faulks 
read by Graeme Malcolm
3 cassettes
1942. Scotswoman Charlotte Gray travels to London to assist
in the war effort. There she falls in love with Peter
Gregory, a pilot, before being sent to France to join the
underground, where she experiences deprivation and tragedy.
Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1998.

A Code for Tomorrow RC 48790
by John J. Gobbell 
read by Randy Davidson
3 cassettes
1942. Having escaped from Corregidor, Lieutenant Todd Ingram
boards a destroyer en route to the Solomon Islands, where he
aims to rescue his lover, an army nurse. But Soviet
espionage threatens to spoil his plan. Some strong language
and some violence. Sequel to The Last Lieutenant (RC 48789).
1999.

A Farewell to Arms RC 49506
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Romance between American lieutenant Frederic Henry in the
ambulance service in Italy during World War I and the
English nurse Catherine Barkley, who tends him when he is
wounded. When Catherine becomes pregnant, she refuses to
marry Frederic. 1929.

The Fighting Agents: Men at War, Volume 4 RC 50846
by W.E.B. Griffin 
read by Roy Avers
3 cassettes
Philippines; December, 1942. Renegade general ignores the
U.S. Army's surrender and begins rounding up like-minded
soldiers. Stateside, OSS agents discover his plan and devise
ways to support it. Meanwhile, in Budapest and Cairo, other
OSS missions are taking place. Strong language. Bestseller
1987.

Flanders RC 50044
by Patricia Anthony 
read by Jim Zeiger
3 cassettes
In 1916 Texan Travis Lee Stanhope finds his place as a
British army sniper in Flanders. In time, he succumbs to the
terror and carnage of trench warfare and finds a sense of
peace in a land of the dead. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1998.

For Whom the Bell Tolls RC 49108
by Ernest Hemingway 
read by Lindsay Ellison
4 cassettes (Reissue)
American Robert Jordan has joined the Republicans fighting
against the Fascists during the Spanish civil war. He is on
a mission to destroy a strategically located bridge with the
help of a band of guerillas. At their camp he falls in love
with Maria, a young torture victim. Some violence. 1940.

Hart's War RC 50677
by John Katzenbach 
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
Stalag Luft Thirteen, 1944. Former Harvard law student Tommy
Hart is ordered to represent fellow prisoner of war Lincoln
Scott, a Tuskegee airman who is accused of murdering a
bigoted American captain. Hart soon realizes that he and his
client are victims of a frame-up. Strong language and some
violence. 1999.

The Last Lieutenant RC 48789
by John J. Gobbell 
read by Randy Davidson
3 cassettes
Corregidor, 1942. Lieutenant Todd Ingram and his crew flee
the island as the Japanese are approaching. Ingram races
across treacherous Philippine waters to prevent a Nazi spy
from alerting the Japanese to an Allied trap. Prequel to A
Code for Tomorrow (RC 48790). Some strong language and some
violence. 1995.

November 1916: The Red Wheel, Knot II RC 47867
by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 
read by Steven Carpenter
9 cassettes in 2 containers
Using historical and fictional characters, this second
volume of the Russian epic depicts the oppressive atmosphere
pervading the country in the months before the revolution.
Flashbacks illuminate key events between August 1914 and
November 1916, depicting the rise of dissent and providing
background information on the militant Kadets who spurred
the unrest. 1999.

Reich Angel RC 47034
by Anita Mason 
read by MaryBeth Wise
3 cassettes
Growing up in Germany between the world wars, Frederika
Kurtz is a tomboy whose burning ambition is to fly. Through
determination and hard work, she succeeds in becoming a
skilled aviator and test pilot. The German government begins
to use her fame as propaganda. But by the end of the war,
Freddy cannot deny the horror around her. 1994.

Secret Honor RC 49601
by W.E.B. Griffin 
read by Bob Askey
4 cassettes
The continuing adventures of OSS agent Clete Frade center on
the Argentine-German connection during World War II. Frade
has problems with his bosses for holding back information
about the son of a German general, plotting to assassinate
Hitler. Sequel to Blood and Honor (RC 43940). Some strong
language. Bestseller 1999.

Soldier's Heart: A Novel of the Civil War RC 48672
by Gary Paulsen 
read by Michael Kramer
1 cassette
When the war starts, fifteen-year-old Charley Goddard is
eager to join up with the Minnesota Volunteers. The physical
and mental agonies of combat change his attitude. Some
violence. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1998.

Triage RC 49887
by Scott Anderson 
read by Chris Parente
2 cassettes
War correspondent Mark Walsh, wounded and traumatized in
Kurdistan, returns home to New York. As his condition
worsens, the grandfather of Mark's girlfriend assists his
recovery with a "purifying" technique found useful in
treating Franco's fascists during the Spanish Civil War.
Rehabilitation leads to family reconciliation. Violence and
some strong language. 1998.

Unforgotten RC 50576
by D.J. Meador 
read by Jeremy Gage
3 cassettes
When sixty-three-year-old attorney and decorated Korean War
veteran John Winston is nominated for a federal judgeship,
he does not expect an incident from his combat days to
surface. But Winston harbors a dark secret that someone
exposes to jeopardize his reputation as well as his career.
Some violence. 1999.

Westerns

Arrow in the Sun RC 48785
by T.V. Olsen 
read by Don Emmick
2 cassettes
Army private Honus Gant survives an Indian attack on his
troop. The only other person left alive is ornery Cresta
Lee, a former captive of the Cheyenne. Relying on Cresta's
survival skills, they trek back toward the fort. The movie
Soldier Blue is based on this work. Some violence and some
strong language. 1969.

Bandit Invincible: Butch Cassidy; a Western Story RC 50737
by Suzanne Lyon 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
In this fictional version of the outlaw's career and
personal life, Lyon provides personality and character
traits for the man behind the legend. The story elaborates
on known facts:  his adventures as leader of the Wild Bunch,
his friendships with men and women, and Cassidy's probable
identities after returning from Bolivia. Some strong
language. 1999.

Best of the West III: More Stories That Inspired Classic
Western Films RC 48644
edited by Bill Pronzini and Martin H. Greenberg 
read by Michael Skinner
2 cassettes
Nine western stories later made into movies. Includes
"Massacre" by James Warner Bellah, starring Henry Fonda and
John Wayne as cavalrymen at Little Big Horn. In Dorothy M.
Johnson's "The Hanging Tree," Gary Cooper is Doctor Joe
Frail, who falls in love with Elizabeth, played by Maria
Schell. Violence. 1986.

The Black Rider and Other Stories RC 49139
by Max Brand 
read by Randy Atcher
2 cassettes
Four western tales that depict "the experience of personal
renewal, an affirmation of hope through courage, the
potential that exists in each human being for redemption."
In "Partners" a pair of enemies must come to terms if they
want to survive a winter storm in the mountain desert. 1996.

The Buckskin Line RC 50220
by Elmer Kelton 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
On the Texas frontier in 1840, the Comanche warrior Buffalo
Caller claims a red-haired boy during a raid that kills many
settlers. The orphaned boy, Rusty Shannon, is eventually
rescued, grows up to become a Ranger, and--years later--has
another encounter with Buffalo Caller. 1999.

Cache Caon: A Western Story RC 49349
by Lauran Paine 
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Life in Constable Charley Bent's quiet town suddenly changes
because of events in a nearby caon. Stories of hidden gold
and stealthy Indians take on new meaning when three
mysterious strangers arrive with surveying equipment. Then
crimes begin to occur and Charley investigates. 1998.

The Camp Robber and Other Stories RC 49196
by Zane Grey 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes
Collection of six western short stories. In the title story,
a new ranch hand, Wingfield, is accused when the payroll is
missing. Wingfield follows tracks to a remote cabin to find
not only the stolen money but also a missing piece of his
life. 1979.

Chumley's Gold: A Western Duo RC 50317
by Wayne D. Overholser 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Two western novellas. In High Valley, Grant Talbot tries to
save the Wagon Wheel Ranch for the murdered owner's widow.
In Chumley's Gold, Dan Larsen discovers that his late father
was a bank robber and that a fortune might still be buried
on his old homestead. Some violence. 1999.

Comanche Dawn RC 49218
by Mike Blakely 
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
In the 1680s territory that would become Wyoming, a Shoshone
boy is born at the same time the first horse appears in the
camp. As the child grows to manhood and becomes the warrior
known as Horseback, his people acquire horses and evolve
into the Comanche Nation. Some explicit descriptions of sex
and some violence. 1998.

Coyote Summer RC 48092
by W. Michael Gear 
read by Chuck Benson
4 cassettes
1825. In this sequel to The Morning River (RC 48091),
Richard Hamilton and the rest of the crew continue their
journey upriver from St. Louis to establish a trading post.
Hamilton decides to marry the Shoshone woman, Heals like a
Willow, even as they debate the different philosophies of
their people. Some violence. 1997.

Dark Passage: A Barnaby Skye Novel RC 49577
by Richard S. Wheeler 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Mountaineer trapper Barnaby Skye and his Crow wife, Victoria
(Many Quill Woman), have problems in their four-year-old
marriage. When they move back with her people, Skye is put
at a disadvantage as she begins to compare him with Crow
warriors, especially the intrepid Antelope. Some violence.
1998.

Deadville RC 49863
by Robert F. Jones 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
In 1833, brothers Dillon and Owen Griffith head west with a
Shawnee scout to hunt beaver. Attacked by one group of
Indians and rescued by another led by part African American
war chief James Pierson Beckwourth, Dill and Owen find their
troubles only beginning. Violence and some strong language.
1998.

Desperate Journey RC 50355
by Cliff Farrell 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
Thirteen western stories by a career newspaperman, first
published in magazines during the 1940s and 1950s. Locales
range from the Ohio frontier of the early 1800s to the
Wyoming range, and characters include teenagers, sheltered
brides, gamblers, cowboys, and con artists. Some violence.
1999.

Doc Holliday's Gone: A Western Duo RC 50457
by Jane Candia Coleman 
read by Terry Hayes Sales
2 cassettes
The first of these two fictionalized accounts describes Mary
Katherine Horony, Doc Holliday's companion. The second
introduces young Viola Howell, who pleads with New Mexico's
governor to dismiss the cattle rustling charges against her
father and John Slaughter, the man she loves. Some violence
and some strong language. 1999.

Dust Devils RC 49479
by Robert Laxalt 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Ira Hamilton wins an Arabian colt at the rodeo with the help
of his Paiute friend, Cricket. When rustlers steal the
horse, Ira tracks them across the desert, almost dying from
thirst, flash floods, and a bullet. Some strong language,
some violence, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high
and older readers. 1997.

Flint's Honor RC 50400
by Richard S. Wheeler 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Silver City, Colorado; 1878. Crusading journalist Sam Flint
sets up a newspaper office in a bawdy house in the
overcrowded town. Flint soon clashes with the local powers,
including the corrupt and domineering mine owner, Achilles
Balthazar. Sequel to Flint's Truth (RC 47865). 1999.

The Fugitive Trail RC 49230
by Zane Grey 
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
Falsely accused of robbing a bank, Bruce Lockheart takes to
the trail with his lover, pursued by a relentless Texas
Ranger. Even as Lockheart keeps his faith in justice being
done, he must foreswear his oath never to kill a lawman.
Some strong language. 1957.

The Gauntlet: A Western Trio RC 49641
by Max Brand 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Three short westerns originally written for magazines,
including The Blackness of MacTee, The King of Rats: A Reata
Story, and The Gauntlet. All involve frontiersmen and the
women they love. Some violence. 1998.

The Ghost with Blue Eyes RC 50226
by Robert J. Randisi 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Kansas, 1883. Lancaster, a gunfighter, is confronted by a
man who mistakenly believes himself to be Lancaster's
target. In the showdown, a girl is accidentally killed. The
guilt-ridden Lancaster gives up on life and loses himself in
the bottle, until another child in distress presents him
with an opportunity for personal redemption. 1999.

The Good Old Boys RC 48505
by Elmer Kelton 
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Will easy-riding, old-time cowboy Hewey Calloway finally
settle down? He realizes that a new era is coming to Texas
in the early 1900s, but at the age of thirty-eight, he
doesn't want to change with the times. Prequel to The
Smiling Country (RC  48506). 1978.

Great Stories of the American West RC 49609
edited by Martin H. Greenberg 
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
Nineteen short western stories from well-known authors like
Louis L'Amour, John Jakes, Elmore Leonard, and John D.
MacDonald. In Lost Sister a white woman is returned to her
family after living with Indians for forty years. In Markers
two cowpokes ponder the different epitaphs they have read.
Some violence. 1994.

Great Stories of the American West II RC 50196
edited by Martin H. Greenberg 
read by Michael Russotto
3 cassettes
A selection of eighteen short stories. Includes "The Idyl of
Red Gulch" by Bret Harte, "The Lonesome Road" by O. Henry,
and tales by Jack London, Mark Twain, John Jakes, Louis
L'Amour, Evan Hunter, Bill Pronzini, Marcia Muller, Erle
Stanley Gardner, and Ed Gorman. 1996.

Gun Gentlemen RC 48686
by Max Brand 
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Infamous gunfighter Lucky Bill is wrongly accused of a
crime. He knows that bounty hunters will be after him, but
Bill refuses to run. He only wants to clear his name. With
the love of a good woman and a fair trial, he feels that he
could succeed. Some violence. 1922.

The Guns of Billy Free RC 49617
by Doug Bowman 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Framed for the killing of a Mississippi deputy sheriff,
Billy Free guns down the real murderer and flees the law.
Billy keeps one step ahead of the posse as he encounters gun
play and romance on the trail to Texas for a final showdown.
Violence, descriptions of sex, and some strong language.
1998.

Heart of the Sunset RC 50152
by Rex Beach 
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
After rescuing her in the desert near the Rio Grande, young
ranger Dave Law falls in love with a wealthy rancher's wife,
Alaire Austin. But her husband is suspected of dealing with
Mexican rebels, and Law's job is to keep the peace. Some
violence. 1915.

In the Arms of the Sky RC 48843
by Earl Murray 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
Isabella Bird--middle-aged, British, and unmarried--explores
America on her own in 1873. In Colorado she climbs Longs
Peak and meets the love of her life, "Rocky Mountain Jim"
Nugent. A fictional account based on her travel letters,
which were published as A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
(RC 48842). 1998.

Into the Far Mountains: A Western Story RC 50628
by Fred Grove 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Confederate captain Jesse Wilder is captured by Union forces
and becomes an Indian-fighter to avoid prison. Years later
as a mercenary he agrees to help a mother recover her son
who was abducted by Apaches. The perilous rescue mission
tests Wilder's cunning and courage to the limit. 1999.

King Charlie RC 49132
by Max Brand 
read by Richard Hauenstein
2 cassettes
Although the West is being tamed, an infamous cowboy tramp,
"King Charlie" Smith, takes fourteen-year-old orphan Billy
English on the road with him as an apprentice. The two even
adopt another orphan, Louise "Lady" Young, whom they
eventually send back east to school. Some violence. 1922.

The Kiowa Verdict: A Western Story RC 48848
by Cynthia Haseloff 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
A fictional account of the 1871 arrest and trials of Kiowa
chiefs Satanta and Adoltay that proved a downturn in the
treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. Sequel
to Satanta's Woman (RC 48847). Some strong language. Spur
Award. 1997.

The Lightning Warrior RC 49710
by Max Brand 
read by Bob Moore
2 cassettes
An imposing stranger called Cobalt arrives in town and aims
to marry Sylvia Baird, the reluctant object of his
affection. Finally, Sylvia offers him her hand in exchange
for the pelt of the legendary great white wolf, and Cobalt
sets out on the deadly quest. Some violence. 1932.

Masterson RC 50331
by Richard S. Wheeler 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Just before Prohibition in 1920, "Bat" Masterson's wife,
Emma, persuades him to take her to Dodge City to fathom his
legend. On the pilgrimage to his past, Masterson seeks to
establish his actual deeds, as distinct from the myths
propagated by newspapers. Some strong language. 1999.

Men beyond the Law: A Western Trio RC 49047
by Max Brand 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
A collection of three western stories originally published
in the 1920s. "The Werewolf" has a spiritual element; "The
Finding of Jeremy" deals with a young New Yorker seeking his
fortune in the West; and "The Trail Up Old Arrowhead: A Bull
Hunter Story" tells about a gentle giant of a man. 1997.

The Pecos Kid: A Western Duo RC 50786
by Dan Cushman 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Two western short stories featuring ex-Confederate officer
William Calhoun Warren, a.k.a. "The Pecos Kid," and his
sidekicks Hernandez Flanagan and Big Jim Swing. In "Riders
of the Gunsmoke Rim" a developer tries to force out small
ranchers. In "The Deadwood Drive" a cattle run turns deadly.
Some violence. 1999.

Pride of Tyson RC 50112
by Max Brand 
read by Randy Davidson
2 cassettes
Hoping to draw New York socialite Margaret Tyson into his
life, dam builder Ed Garth convinces her beloved brother
Henry that working for him out west for a while will make
him a man and improve his boxing. Henry thrives until he
learns Ed's real motive. Some violence and some strong
language. 1920.

The Quest of Lee Garrison RC 50038
by Max Brand 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Lee Garrison, a solitary fence rider in the southwest, is
entranced with stories he has read of daring medieval
adventures. Then a dying Indian stumbles into his camp,
telling of a magnificent wild mustang called Moonshine.
Garrison pursues the elusive horse across the plains on a
quest of self-discovery. 1923.

Red Devil of the Range RC 50141
by Max Brand 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Because he has to have the big-chested stallion at any cost,
Ever Winton--the only man who can ride the wild mustang Red
Pacer--makes a bargain with a notorious gunman. Some
violence and some strong language. 1934.

The Red River RC 48983
by Frederic Bean 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Elias McBee and Seth Booker leave the flatboats of the
Mississippi to try their luck trapping along the Red River.
They find plenty of wildlife but also warring Indian tribes.
In time, despite the many hardships and fighting, they
decide to stay and live with their native wives. Violence.
1996.

The Return of Little Big Man RC 48544
by Thomas Berger 
read by Jack Fox
4 cassettes
In this sequel to Little Big Man (RC 32463), Jack Crabb
continues his supposed reminiscences of encounters with
famous characters in the Old West including Wild Bill
Hickok, Bat Masterson, Doc Holliday, Sitting Bull, and Annie
Oakley. His escapades take him from Deadwood, Dakota, to
Europe and back. Some strong language. 1999.

Ride South to Purgatory: A Western Story RC 50623
by James C. Work 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Pasque Pendragon works on his uncle's ranch while planning
to avenge his brothers' murders at the hands of rustlers.
But after agreeing to duel a stranger, Pasque spends a year
on another quest. Along the way he has a change of heart and
finds love. Some violence. 1999.

Riders of the Purple Sage RC 49208
by Zane Grey 
read by Chuck Benson
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Utah, 1871. When Jane Withersteen incurs the wrath of her
fellow Mormons for befriending Gentiles, gunman Lassiter
comes to her aid and makes a startling personal discovery.
Violence. 1912.

Ronicky Doone's Treasure RC 50122
by Max Brand 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
"Horse-breaker, mischief-maker, adventurer by instinct,"
Ronicky Doone loves a good fight, especially for an
underdog. As a reward for helping Hugh Dawn and his daughter
escape the savage revenge of gang leader Jack Moon, Doone is
invited to share in the search for the gold Dawn is hunting.
Some violence. 1922.

The Sacking of El Dorado RC 50132
by Max Brand 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Collection of seven lively stories. Includes "Bad Eye: His
Life and Letters," in which a Nevada bartender is forced to
kill an obnoxious tenderfoot called Bad Eye. When a woman
from the East comes looking for the dead man, the saloon
owner and the bartender close ranks. Some violence and some
strong language. 1920.

Satanta's Woman: A Western Story RC 48847
by Cynthia Haseloff 
read by Jill Ferris
2 cassettes
In the fall of 1864, a band of Kiowa braves attack Adrianne
Chastain's Texas home, killing, looting, and taking her
captive along with her granddaughter Lottie. Their chief,
Satanta, claims Adrianne, but she makes him win her love.
Prequel to The Kiowa Verdict (RC 48848). Some strong
language. 1998.

Scream of Eagles: Eagle Series, Book 4 RC 49665
by William W. Johnstone 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
When his beloved wife of forty-five years is killed in an
outlaw raid, Jamie MacCallister vows vengeance. He tracks
the murderous gang west from the Atlantic coast, winding up
at Little Big Horn, where he joins General Custer's battle
with the Sioux. Sequel to Talons of Eagles (RC 44013).
Violence and strong language.  1996.

The Sea of Grass RC 49473
by Conrad Richter 
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Lutie Brewton leaves her husband and children on the Cross B
ranch to return to the city. Twenty years later she finds a
reason to come back when her youngest son, Brock, is shot as
a desperado. 1936.

Shifting Stars: A Novel of the West RC 49592
by Page Lambert 
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
1840s. Skye Macdonald is seven when her Lakota mother is
killed. Her father, Scotsman Gregory Macdonald, eventually
returns her to her maternal grandparents so that she may
learn of her heritage--including a prophecy that she is
destined to become a great warrior. Meanwhile, more white
settlers are encroaching on Indian lands. Some violence.
1997.

The Smiling Country RC 48506
by Elmer Kelton 
read by Don Feldheim
2 cassettes
Texas, 1910. In this sequel to The Good Old Boys (RC 48505),
Hewey Calloway settles down and, with his nephew Tommy, runs
the Circle W ranch. Hewey is seriously injured trying to
prove he can still break a horse. The mishap has one
benefit, though; he gets reacquainted with an old
girlfriend. 1998.

The Smoky Hill RC 50103
by Don Coldsmith 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Three Booth family generations revolved around the
development of Kansas's Smoky Hill River: Gabe Booth, a
scout, helped map the territory with John Fremont; Gabe's
nephews Lem and Sam prospected the area for gold; Sam's son
Jess, a Union corporal, faced Indians distraught over the
destruction of their land. Some strong language. 1989.

Standoff at Sunrise Creek: A Stuart Brannon Western RC 48981
by Stephen Bly 
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
When Stuart Brannon finally returns to his ranch, the Triple
B, he finds it occupied by Earl Howland, representing the
Casa Verde Land Corporation. But it's Earl's buddies Stuart
has to fight to reclaim his home. Fortunately he receives
some reinforcements of his own, including Harriet Reed.
1993.

Stolen Gold: A Western Trio RC 49975
by Max Brand 
read by Ted Stoddard
2 cassettes
Three short novels of the American west, written in the
1920s. In "Sheriff Larrabee's Prisoner," saddle tramp Jack
Montagne is framed for the murder of an old miser. Montagne
is pursued and captured by Larrabee's posse, but the
sheriff's daughter decides to find the real killer. Some
violence. 1999.

The Survival of Juan Oro RC 50377
by Max Brand 
read by Bob Askey
2 cassettes
Raised by Yaqui Indians, Juan Oro is taken prisoner in
battle by Spaniard Don Fontana, who soon discovers that his
captive is actually a white youth. Juan is then apprenticed
to an outlaw, whom Fontana wants killed. Will Juan be the
assassin?  Violence. 1925.

Tarnished Badge RC 48018
by Will Camp 
read by Dick Jenkins
2 cassettes
Ty Stoddard is shot in the back by men stealing his cattle.
He recuperates at the home of his brother-in-law, Sheriff
Trent Jackson, and then forms a search-and-hanging party.
But in the end, Ty finds he may have to look closer to home.
Strong language and violence. 1990.

Tiger Man RC 49229
by Max Brand 
read by Dan Bloom
2 cassettes
Enrique Lavera has made sure his youngest son, Blas, knows
how to handle a gun. And when Blas returns home after
killing several evil men, Enrique knows it is time to
explain the cruelty he endured at the hands of Don Teofilo.
Blas soon sets out to avenge his father's suffering. 1929.

Timbal Gulch Trail RC 49437
by Max Brand 
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes
Les Burchard owns a gambling palace and most of West London,
but he has his reasons to want Walter Devon's spread too.
Intercepting a coded signal, Devon learns that he is a hired
gun's target. Not one to be run off, Devon gambles that
he'll keep his life and his land. 1929.

The Time It Never Rained RC 49217
by Elmer Kelton 
read by Chuck Benson
3 cassettes (Reissue)
A cantankerous, independent-minded Texan, Charlie Flagg,
fights to save his medium-sized ranch in Rio Seco during a
drought. His problems are compounded by ineffectual federal
aid programs and difficulties with Mexican ranch workers.
Some strong language. 1973.

To Find a Place: Western Stories RC 49977
by Robert Easton 
read by Robert Sams
2 cassettes
Twelve adventure stories of the American west. In "Quick and
the Cat" a bounty hunter of mountain lions sets out to rid
the territory of the dreaded cats. After killing a litter of
kittens in their den, the hunter meets with misfortune and
himself becomes the prey. Some strong language. 1999.

Trapper's Moon: The Buckskinners, Book 2 RC 49599
by Jory Sherman 
read by David Hartley-Margolin
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Medicine Horn...(RC 47770), Lemuel
Hawke and his fifteen-year-old son, Morgan, set out on
horseback for the Rocky Mountain fur trapping grounds. Along
the trail the buckskin-clad adventurers encounter romance,
natural dangers, and human predators. Violence and some
strong language. 1994.

Uncle Bill: A Tale of Two Kids and a Cowboy RC 50214
by Will James 
read by Rick Rohan
1 cassette
Ten-year-old Kip and his sister Scootie, eleven, spend the
summer with their cowboy Uncle Bill at the Five Barb Ranch.
The city kids, who have a lot to learn about horses and
cattle, pester their uncle with questions all day long. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1932.

The Untamed RC 50459
by Max Brand 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Saddle bum Whistling Dan lives off the land with his wolf
Black Bart and stallion Satan, even though he was raised on
a ranch alongside Kate Cumberland. As they share many
adventures, Kate falls in love with Dan but wonders if he
will ever settle down. Some violence. 1919.

Until Day Breaks: A Saga of Texas, Book 1 RC 49995
by Will Cook 
read by Michael Scherer
2 cassettes
1870s. Although Tracy Cameron is a career army officer, he
believes in peace more than war--especially in north Texas,
with the Comanche. Backers in Washington, D.C., support
Cameron, but General Sherman has other ideas. Original
version of the novel for the 1961 movie Two Rode Together.
1999.

Warrior's Song: Lone Star Legacy, Volume 3 RC 48548
by Judith Pella 
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Blue Sky, son of Deborah and Broken Wing, lives with Deborah
and her new husband, a circuit preacher. Sky looks Indian
but feels white, yet he is not accepted by his white peers.
When he saves a white boy, he believes he will be accepted,
but tragedy ensues. Sequel to Stoner's Crossing (RC 41789).
1996.

The Whispering Outlaw RC 49320
by Max Brand 
read by Phil Regensdorf
2 cassettes
Jack Richards, nicknamed The Whisperer, creates a loose and
anonymous gang of thieves to commit robberies throughout the
West. Only when he is betrayed by one of the gang are his
true motives--and identity--revealed. Some violence. 1923.

The Wolf's Cub RC 49626
by Richard Parry 
read by Roy Avers
2 cassettes
Alaska, 1901. In this sequel to The Winter Wolf (RC 46689),
Nathan Blaylock and his mentor, Jim Riley, are searching for
Blaylock's infant son. Along the way they encounter
entrepreneur E.T. Barnette and his enticing wife--as well as
a plot to smuggle guns from Canada to Panama. Violence and
strong language. 1997.

The Young Lion Hunter RC 48427
by Zane Grey 
read by Phil Regensdorf
1 cassette
Rangers Dick Leslie and Jim Williams and game warden Hiram
Bent--with his trained lion-hound, Prince--are mounting an
expedition to rid Utah's Coconina Forest Preserve of
cougars. Easterners Ken Ward and his fourteen-year-old
brother, Hal, spend their vacation with the rangers lassoing
mountain lions. 1911.